Goshen Defeats Marion Owls in Sunday Baseball Crowd Grows
Large turnout at Tonawanda grounds watches Goshen beat the Marion Owls 4 to 0 as Sunday ball draws strong support. Wilson scatters five hits for Goshen, Nonemaker struggles, and Goshen’s劲 errors are mild. R B Kelly auditions for South Bend Central with mixed results as fans applaud Sunday play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonawanda Grounds
Goshen
Marion Owls
Grays
Ginger
Wilson
Nonemaker
Owls
Hutchinson
Betz
Felkner
Snyder
Ames
Lows
Goshen Marion Betz
Cummins Gemberling
Martin Felkner
van Blaricum AmMe
Wseeeeess
Reasoner Hutchinson
Doyle Goldstein
Pierce Snyder
Clapp Johnson
Underwood Wilson
Underwood
Clapp
Eddie Hackman
R. B. Kelly
South Bend
Canton
Kelly
Ten Day Trip From New York To Chicago
Charles W. Price drives a Maxwell car from New York to Chicago aiming to cover the distance in ten days. He plans to report progress each day and showcase the car's performance on the long road journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Price
Maxwell
New York
Chicago
Purl Street Pavement Cost Set At 16899 For City Project
City council to hear property owners in two weeks on the Purl street paving. City Engineer Witt to file the report showing total cost 16899.06 with costs allocated to pavement, alley work, intersections and basins. Major assessment hits Kelly Foundry and Machine Co. with about 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purl Street
Witt
Kelly Foundry and Machine Co
Trustees In Session Set Opening Date For Country Schools
Practically all township trustees attended the August meeting. H W Kantz of Washington township spoke on Public Depositories and Henry Hire of Benton on Abandoning Schools. County Superintendent Weaver attended a funeral in Elkhart. This afternoon trustees fixed the date for opening the country schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Kantz
Washington Township
Henry Hire
Benton Township
Weaver
Elkhart
Gabriel Pontius
Small Runaway In West Goshen Involves Vegetable Grower
George West of West Goshen experienced a minor runaway at the Lake Shore crossing on Lincoln avenue when bolts on the bills came loose and frightened his horse, which dashed onto Abe Peck’s lawn before stopping without serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West
West Goshen
Lake Shore
Lincoln Avenue
Abe Peck
English Lutheran Sunday School Picnic Planned
The First English Lutheran church Sunday school will host a picnic at Blosser's island tomorrow Tuesday. Meet at the church at 9 a.m. to take the 9:30 Winona car and return at 5 p.m. Children receive free transportation and a launch ride. Congregation and friends urged to bring baskets and enjoy the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
English Lutheran Church
Blosser’s Island
Mineral Water Praised By Physician At Tippecanoe
John H. Lott returns from a ten day outing at Tippecanoe lake with J. F. Schadt after drinking local mineral water and fishing. An eminent physician who visited the lake calls the mineral water there far superior to many famous springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
John H. Lott
Tippecanoe Lake
J. F. Schadt
Mr. Schadt
Greiner Takes Possession of Hale Grocery in Oak Ridge
QO. C. Greiner, who bought the Frank Hale grocery at the corner of Oak Ridge avenue and Third street, this morning took possession. He has moved his family from Middlebury and now resides above the store, having recently operated a similar business in Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Greiner
QO. C. Greiner
Frank Hale
I. J. Crowe
Oak Ridge Avenue
Third Street
Middlebury
Tillman to Speak in Elkhart County Campaign 1908
Senator Tillman was promised to deliver a democratic speech in Elkhart County during the 1908 campaign but the Democratic state central committee notes he is not wanted on several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Elkhart County
Democratic State Central Committee
Danville Soldiers' Home Residents Named
John D. Thomas, a former Goshen blacksmith once with Gardner & Eisner on South Main, is now at the Danville Soldiers’ Home. Also residing there are W. J. M. Burns, R. B. Geddes, H. M. Dean, and Ann Raymer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Soldiers’ Home
John D. Thomas
Goshen
Gardner & Eisner
South Main Street
W. J. M. Burns
R. B. Geddes
H. M. Dean
Ann Raymer
Believed Owner Identified After Near Manchester Crash
An Elkhart man is suspected to own the car that struck and possibly fatally injured J. C. Murray near North Manchester. The Indiana license plate number is 399.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
J. C. Murray
North
Manchester
Indiana
Woodmen to Organize in Northern Indiana Rovers Group
A local note reports the Woodmen to organize in Northern Indiana with a group titled The Rovers involved. Details on date and meeting place remain unclear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
The
Rovers
Syracuse Landlord Bonded After Siblings-In-Law Assault
Co. C. Clayton landlord of Hotel Holton in Syracuse was arrested on a complaint by his sister-in-law Mrs. John Dillon alleging assault and battery. He admits beating her but declines to plead, saying she sought possession of his hotel. Clayton posted a $500 bond in Warsaw with E. Be. McClintie for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. C. Clayton
Holton
Syracuse
John Dil Jon
Clayton
Dillon
Warsaw
E. BE. McClintie
Evans and Weaver Mortuary Notices From Elkhart County
Mortuary notes report Matilda Evans of Cleveland Township near Elkhart died after weeks of illness. Survived by three sons Lewis Orson Evans Col H M Evans and Elmer E Evans and two daughters Clara Johnson and Elsie Longacre. Henry Evans husband died in 1898. Funeral held Sunday. Elizabeth Weaver widow of David P Weaver died aged 69 near New Paris after long lung trouble. Survived by six children Samuel Milo John Weaver Mrs William Conrad Mrs Solomon Rummel and Mrs John Mishler and Mrs Milton Rummel. Funeral Wednesday at Union Center Dunkard church with services 10 am interment Union Center cemetery. Jesse Hartman Goshen elder citizen died after month illness. Born May 22 1831 in Adams County Pa married Mary Dierdorf Feb 15 1854, lived in York Pa before moving to Goshen. Survived by wife, adopted daughter Lena Altland, sister Katherine Hollinger. Funeral Tuesday 2:50 pm from home, Oak Ridge cemetery, Rev Fradenburg officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Weaver
David P. Weaver
New Paris
Ohio
Michael
Elizabeth Sweveland
Elkhart County
Union Township
Samuel
Milo
John Weaver
William Conrad
Solomon Rummel
John Mishler
Milton Rummel
Union Center Dunkard
Revs
Kauffman and
Hartson
Hartman
York
Goshen
Mr. Hartman
Lena Altland
Katherine Hollinger
East Berlin
Oak Ridge Cemetery
J. V. Fradenburg
Steamer Theodore Roosevelt Finds Woman's Body at Lake
During a Sunday excursion, the Theodore Roosevelt halted at midlake on the Chicago bound trip from Michigan City to Chicago. A woman’s body was recovered from the water and a gold watch may aid in identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Midlake
Michigan City
Chicago
Big Chautauqua Crowd Attends St Joseph Valley Event
A large Sunday crowd gathered at the St Joseph Valley Chautauqua enjoying pleasant weather. Saturday afternoon Albert George a Chicago lawyer attempted to answer Tillman’s race problem argument. Hon Walter M Chandler spoke Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua
Albert George
Chicago
Tillman
Walter M. Chandler
Grady
Elkhart
St. Joseph Valley
Chautauqua
Maroney
Ed Maroney
Benton Harbor
License Not Granted for Kosciusko County Liquor License
Chris McMahon of Lake Wawasee was refused a liquor license by the Kosciusko commissioners. The remonstrance signatures were challenged as possibly not from legal voters. Proof was lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris McMahon
Lake Wawasee
Kosciusko
McMahon
Hungarian Killed by Century In South Bend Yards
A Lake Shore Century passenger eastbound fatally struck an unidentified Hungarian man walking on the track in the South Bend yards at about 4 PM Saturday. The victim's name remains unknown pending identification.
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Lake Shore
South Bend Yards
Treasurers Report on School Board Funds
A brief note reports that treasurers of various school boards including Elkhart have prepared funds figures. It notes district financial activity and provisional balances for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ity Havi
Hold Notice Insufficient Applicant To Readvertise In Elkhart
Elkhart county commissioners dismiss William B. Whitehead license bid for third ward in Elkhart after notice in the Bristol Banner is deemed insufficient. Whitehead will re advertise in The Democrat at September term. Eddie Dalka awarded license. Blanket remonstrance against saloons filed. signatures short for New Paris effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners’ Court
William B. Whitehead
New Paris
Bristol
Jackson Township
Whitehead
Lcense
Commissioners’ Court
Lou W. Vail
B. F. Deahl
Dalka
Eddie Dalka
Elkhart
Frank Wickwire
George B. Dotson
Paris
July 1877 Tornado Dazes Elkhart Before Railroad Strikes
The Elkhart Review recalls a July 2 1877 tornado that swept the district west and south of the city at 5 30 p m. Though no lives were lost, multiple farms suffered extensive damage with homes barns and possessions destroyed leaving ruined debris and ragged cellars as evidence of the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Straus Brothers Not Quitting Kosciusko County Business
A circulating report that Straus Brothers & Co. of Ligonier withdrew from Kosciusko County is unfounded. The firm currently owns more land in the county than ever, expanding investments and bolstering their business readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus Brothers
Straus Bros. & Co
Ligonier
Kosciusko County
Straus Company
County awards coal contract for jail and infirmary
In a afternoon session the county commissioners awarded the contract to furnish about 600 tons of soft coal to Peoples' Coal Company of this city. The price is $2.85 per ton. Bidders included J. P. Sanders of Elkhart and W. Shelley through J. F. Poyser of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples‘ Coal Company
J. P. Sanders
Elkhart
W. Shelley
J. F. Poyser
Child drinks turpentine, in critical condition then improved
The child of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Berkey, south of Goshen, drank turpentine yesterday and was in a critical condition for a time. He is now much improved.
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Milo Berkey
South of Goshen
Endurance Test Walker Reaches Goshen After NYC Start
David Sepola of Duluth Minnesota, 22, is walking from New York to Duluth as an endurance test. Since July 2 he has lost six days to Sundays and rain. He eats two meatless meals daily, drinks only milk and water, and carries a 20 pound pack. Sepola believes in physical culture and is linked to YMCA groups en route.
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David Sepola
Duluth
Minn
New York
Goshen
New York City
Sepola
Finland
The
Presbyterian Church
Bernard McFadden
Physical Culture
Milford saloon remonstrance ties 243 residents to action
A blanket remonstrance signed by 243 Van Buren township residents was filed by S J North of Milford. The petition circulated by North J B Neff and Emeral Jones cites four Milford saloonkeepers and claims the move aims to settle an old score rather than oppose liquor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Township
Kosciusko County
S. J. North
Milford
Messrs. North
J. B. Neff
Emeral Jones
James M. Myers
Rolla M. Method
William F. Fisher
Chas. G. Nees
Civil suit possible after Wawasee Inn raid
Syracuse authorities seized 800 bottles of beer 25 gallons of whiskey and wine during an inn raid and moved liquor to Syracuse. James H Johnson & Sons own the Wawasee Inn having bought it last spring for about 30000 and made improvements. The Warsaw Union notes guests have increased to over 200 as licenses loom but the Anti Saloon League plans to oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasee Inn
Syracuse
Warsaw Union
James H. Johnson & Sons
Anti- Saloon League
Ditch law Task Forces Weed Control on Farms
The act requires farmers with open ditches to keep ditches clear of weeds and rubbish from June to August. In early August contracts are let to clean the ditches so contractors need not remove weeds beforehand.
Lake Shore Line’s Low Expenses Reflect Past Investment
The Lake Shore line has kept operating costs low, a point praised by management. Officials say current frugality stems from heavy capital expenditures in earlier years, yielding significant long term efficiency.
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Lake Shore Line
Steuben Pioneers to Hold 5th Reunion in Angola
The fifth annual Steuben county pioneers reunion is set for August 15 in Angola. On that day the first car on the Valley line is expected to reach the town, and as an inducement to attract a crowd, 30 barrels of coffee will be furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steuben
Fiesne
Steuben County
Angola
Bobby Hooker Remarries in Go shen Community
Local notices report Robert Hooker, known as Bobby Hooker, has remarried in the Go shen area. Details are sparse, but the brief item confirms a new nuptial for a longstanding resident and community figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby ‘Hooker
Robert’ Hooker
Goshen
No Suit Filed Against Art Portland Cement Co
The Democrat reports a false claim that C. J. Reilly has a pending suit against Art Portland Cement Co in Noble County. In fact Kosciusko county circuit court fully tried the case and Reilly was defeated. No case remains pending in Noble court.
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Art Portland Cement Co
Noble County
The
Democrat
Kimmel
Ind
Noblé
C. J. Reilly
Sandusky Portland Cement Co
Syracuse
Kosciusko
Kosciusko County
Co. J. Reilly
Noble
Slander Claims Target Milford and Syracuse Residents
An unidentified person in Syracuse is alleged to be sending slanderous statements about Milford and Syracuse residents. Milford barber Jack Martin was wrongly branded in Goshen as having trouble with the mother of two girls. The Art Portland cement company of Kimmell Indiana was also attacked through this source. An investigation is pending and the culprit may face serious consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Milford
Jack Martin
Goshen
Art Portland Cement Company
Kimmell, Ind
Fifteenth Annual Soldiers Reunion at Mt. Pisgah
Preparations are complete for the fifteenth annual reunion of the old soldiers to be held at Mt. Pisgah on August 17. The committee led by Capt. John H. Caton and Jared Cook has secured speakers Judge Jas. S. Dodge of Elkhart Senator S. K. Garnard and Herman Haskins. The event is one of the season’s largest drawing cards with hope for a larger attendance than previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pisgah
John H. Caton
Jared Cook
Jas. S. Dodge
Elkhart
S. K. Garnard
Herman Haskins
Going After Streeter Captures Ola Streeter Prisoner
South Bend police end a long wait and plan to jail Capt. George Wellington Streeter. His vessel the Ola Streeter has been moved from the St. Joe river center near the Grand Trunk bridge to the east shore, where he had kept himself confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
George Wellington Streeter
Ola Streeter
St. Joe River
Newspaper plans by Charles Cook in North Webster
Charles Cook, editor of the Warsaw Union and formerly with the Hilkhart Truth, will establish a new weekly newspaper at North Webster in Kosciusko county. The town, inland with no railroad or electric lines, will be a unique field for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cook
Warsaw Union
Hilkhart Truth
North Webster
Kosciusko County
Remonstrance Filed Against Bloomfield Saloon Licenses
A blanket remonstrance with the Lagrange county auditor objects to all saloon keeper license applicants in Bloomfield township. The document lists 359 residents, a figure surpassing a majority of the last general election's votes.
Births Reported for Frye and Stover Families in Lincoln Area
A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Frye of EB. Lincoln avenue. A daughter was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stover of West Burdick street and Mrs. Ed Genrich of EB. Lincoln avenue.
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Alexander Frye
Lincoln Avenue
Chas. Stover
West Burdick Street
Ed Genrich
L. C. Egbert Injured In Wagon Accident At New Carlisle
Township trustee L. C. Egbert suffered serious injuries when a straw wagon overturned at New Carlisle. He was buried under straw for several minutes before help arrived.
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L. C. Egbert
L.C. Egbert
New Carlisle
Baptist Boys Go to Boyville Outing
Twenty one members of the Boys' Brigade from the local Baptist church traveled to Boyville, Winona, this morning. They were escorted by Rev. Fradenburg and Pearl Ulery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
The
Baptist Church
Boyville
Winona
Rev. Fradenburg
Pearl Ulery
Farmers hear Judge Dodge on The People and the Law
Judge Dodge addressed a Lake Gage gathering of farmers on The People and the Law. C W Miller also spoke, delivering remarks to the audience about legal and civic themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Dodge
Lake Gage
C.W. Miller
Five hoboes hold up man in Elk Hart on street crossing
Five tramps attacked George Bradley on the Willard street crossing of the Lake Shore in Elk Hart Saturday night, robbing him of 11 dollars 40 cents and leaving him badly beaten with a dislocated shoulder and facial injuries. A watch was also stolen from James Wallace. Also noted is a railway appropriation and a separate incident involving Edward Maroney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bradley
Willard Street
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Bradley
E A Schaefer Weds Marie Bless in Chicago
E A Schaefer a South Bend insurance man married Marie Bless of Mishawaka in Chicago. The bride, a stenographer, had worked in a South Bend law office and has been in Chicago about a year. Her age was stated as 18 while the groom is listed as 21, making the ages seem unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Schaefer
South Bend
Elkhart
Chicago
Marie Bless
Mishawaka
Rubber Works weighs moves to multiple cities
General Manager G N Graham of the Elkhart Rubber Works Co admits the firm is negotiating with Warsaw Goshen Huntington La Fayette Benton Harbor and Logansport for relocation to the city offering the best inducements. Officers named include President R W Burns of Chicago Vice President H I Neven of Pittsburg and Treasurer L E Gardner of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Graham
The
Elkhart Rubber Works Co
Warsaw
Goshen
Huntington
Lafayette
Benton Harbor
Logansport
R. W. Burns
Chicago
H. I. Neven
Pittsburg
L. E. Gardner
Wreck at Stryker Blocks Lines. Rail Mail Delayed
A Lake Shore freight wreck near Stryker Ohio piles up several cars and blocks both tracks. Westbound trains use the Toledo line the mails run late. Dallas F. Green Ft Wayne jeweler finds $150 worth of high grade studs and cuff buttons missing from injuried trays. Samuel Sayers Fort Wayne painter killed by a three story fall from a scaffold. Indiana Michigan Electric gains 300 horsepower from Niles Milling Co. Local notices include rental and sale offers and a job listing for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stryker
Lake Shore
Toledo
Dallas F. Green
Ft. Wayne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manich
Rae
Hatch & Sons
Trustees
H. W. Kantz and
Mortuary Record
Third Ward
Streeter
George Bradly
Edward Maroney
James Wallace
C. 8. B. and
N. I. Ry. Co
G.R. Harper
State Bank
Samuel Sayers
Fort Wayne
Indiana and Michigan Electric Company
Niles Milling, Co
Hikhart
Lick
the Lion Store
Lion
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