Wall Street plunge delays Goshen & Eastern interurban plan
A dispatch from Angola reports Goshen & Eastern interurban project funding faltered after a Wall Street plunge. Simpson, once president, lost 100000 in speculation, fled to Paris with 6000, leaving investors wary. Construction to resume next month with turbine powered powerhouse east of Angola and planned parks along the route to attract summer travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angola
Fort Wayne
Goshen & Eastern
Wall Street
New York
General Electric Company
Simpson
Keeley
Parise
Fourth Race for Greenline at Burrago
Greenline, owned by Mrs. George Michael, won his fourth race of the season in Burrago New York with a time of 2 13. The report also lists multiple local court notices and public works items from Goshen court, including Sunday barber regulations, fines, and municipal concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrago
N. Y
Greenline
Lesh Pacer
Spectacular 2:24 Race at Fort Erie Features Junius Direct Hal Duel
The Buffalo Courier reports a thrilling Fort Erie 2:24 pace where Direct Hal drew the pole, led to the stretch, and finished a neck behind winner Junius driven by Geers in a dramatic second heat. Terumin placed third while King Charles and Grasshopper collided early, injuring Maloney. Geo. W. Harrison of Lisbon, ND notes cyclone damage and future Goshen visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Erie
Junius
Joseph H. Lesh
Buffalo Courier
Hal
Fleet Son of Online
Geers
Terumin
Grasshopper
King Charles
Maloney
Direct Hal
Runaway Horse Causes Property Damage in City
A horse owned by George Michael bolted this afternoon after being startled by a street car in front of Beeson’s drug store. It dashed west on Washington Street wrecking Otis Beeson's mailbox, then ran north to Evans’s livery barn where it was halted. The sprung wagon was badly damaged and the horse severely cut by the iron weight it dragged through the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Michael
Beeson
Washington Street
Otis Beeson
Washington and
Third
Evan
Funeral Held for Mrs Burns at Landgreaver Home
The funeral for Mrs. Joseph Burns occurred at the Landgreaver home at 3 pm with Rev Mathes of the First Reformed church presiding. Members of Go shen Lodge No. 798 B P O E attended and Oak Ridge served as the burial site. Pallbearers were Elks H B Kelly W O Elliott Geo F Alderman C L A Wehmeyer E A Dausman and J A Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Burns
C. L. Landgreaver
Mathes
First Reformed Church
Goshen Lodge
Burns
Oak Ridge
H. B. Kelly
W. O. Elliott
Geo. F. Alderman
CU. A. Wehmeyer
E. A. Dausman
J. A. Arthur
Elks
Greenline to Race at Brighton Beach Next Week
Greenline was billed to run today at Buffald and likely started if the race occurred. Joseph H. Lesh has earned over $8,000 in purses this season and none of his two horses have finished outside the money. Greenline meets Direct Hal in 2 07 at Brighton Beach next week as the meeting intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenline
Buffald
Joseph H. Lesh
Brighton Beach
Indiana Lumber Co. interests man reports Wabeno wreck
James O. Smith arrived home from Padus Wisconsin where he had been looking after Indiana Lumber Co interests. He reports a wreck on the Wabeno branch of the Northwestern railway involving Dr. C L Dreese Frank Miller and John Conrad. Baggage car jumped track and Goshenties baggage damaged but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Smith
Padus
Wis
Indiana Lumber Co
Smith
Wabeno
Northwestern Railway
C. L. Dreese
Frank Miller
John Conrad
Herr Family Plans Move to South Bend Bookstore
Charles C. Herr will relocate to South Bend with his wife and lease a residence there. He will devote nearly all his time to the Herr & Herr bookstore in South Bend, while Bud Hascall will manage the Herr & Co. store locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Herr
South Bend
Mrs.Herr
Mr. Herr
Herr & Herr
Bud Hascall
Herr & Co
Wonea Coppes Nuptials Tie Edna Wones to Marvin Coppes
Miss Edna Wones daughter of Rev W R Wones Wolcottville married Marvin H Coppes son of John Coppes Nappanee manufacturer yesterday afternoon. Kosciusko County Teachers Institute to hold annual session at Winona Lake August 11 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonea-Coppes
Edna Wones
W. R. Wones
Wolcottville
Marvin H. Coppes
John Coppes
Kosciusko County
Teachers’ Institute
Winona Lake
Launch operations expand on Lake Wawaeee with private boats
Private parties now operate fifteen launches on Lake Wawaeee. A near collision occurred between the Daniel Zook and the Anna Jones. Residents complain that no signal lights are used. Goshen owners include John Egbert, Haines Egbert, Anthony Deabl, W A Hoops and Frank Kidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wawaeee
Daniel Zook
Anna Jones
Goshenites
John and Haines Egbert
Anthony Deabl
W. A. Hoops
Frank Kidder
Turner Prize Photo Requested by Boston Publisher
Albert Yates received a letter from Richards Publishing Co of Boston requesting a photograph of Percival G Turner, winner of a $2,000 prize in the Brown Book guessing contest. A cut of Mr Turner will be published in the magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Yates
Richards Publishing Co
Boston
Percival G. Turner
Brown Book
Mr. Turner
First Indiana Lady Substitute Rural Mail Carrier Questioned
A notice claimed a southern Indiana woman was named the first lady substitute rural mail carrier. records show Mrs. Howard Foster of Goshen has served as substitute since her husband’s carrier appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Indiana
Howard Foster
Goshen
Pickpockets Rob Dart Walker on NYC to New Rochelle Trip
Artist T. Dart Walker was robbed of $69 while traveling from New York City to New Rochelle. Metropolitan police captured all but one gang member in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New Rochelle
T. Dart Walker
Metropolitan Police
Ping Pong Party Honors Ada Hollowell at Davis Home
Miss Marie Davis hosted a ping pong gathering at 124 Sixth Street honoring Ada Hollowell of Harrison Ohio for winning first favors in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Davis
Sixth Street
Ada Hollowell
Harrison
Ohio
Scarlet Fever Strikes Bloss Family Quarantined Home
Phillip Bloss, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Bloss of North Seventh Street, is ill with scarlet fever. The family residence is under quarantine.
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Phillip Bloss
Charles Bloss
North Seventh Street
Nappanee Board President Resigns Effective September first
President John D. Coppes of the Nappanee town board resigns with the resignation to take effect September 1. Two South Bend men, James K. Chapman and William Hughes, have been arrested on burglary charges.
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Coppes
John D. Coppes
Nappanee
James K. Chapman
William Hughes
South Bend
Elkhart Notes on Ministers Bicycles and Politics
A local meeting dropped formal charges against Rev. Massey of Willowdale M E Church after he admitted some indiscretion. Elkhart council orders slow bicycle speeds and bells on all bikes. Plans for municipal water works ownership are paused. A laborer Tallerday faced his wife and Morgan Gordon over a bequest offer. Goshen High School travels to Columbia City with Erickson of Fort Wayne aiding the team. Notre Dame pitcher Hagen to start for Columbia City. Potential Democrat nomination for O. M. Conley discussed.
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Massey
Willowdale M. E
Elkhart
Simpson
Kemp
Gottwalt
Mesers
Pratt
Hazleton
Frederick
Goshen
Columbia City
Pulse
Erickson
Fort Wayne
J. Donovan
Irvin Kelly
L. Hutchinson
F. Boulton
B. Goldstein
Cornell
Leon Kelly
C. Witt
Ralph Becknell
Joseph Mishler
Ollie Kinnison
Warren Finney
George Pearce
Hagen
Notre Dame
Dr. Gutscher Marries Despite Daughter's Opposition
Dr. Gutscher wed Mrs. Ella Nickeleon of Fort Wayne at her parents home with Rev. E W Allen officiating. They will reside in Larwill where he operates a sanitarium. He is over sixty, the bride thirty years younger, and he gifted a $10,000 Fort Wayne house and lot plus $5,000 cash at the wedding. A grown daughter, involved in business, bitterly opposed the union but could not stop it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Nickeleon
Fort Wayne
Michael Gutacher
Larwin
E. W. Allen
First Christian Church
Larwill
Gutscher
Seibert Resigns Elkhart High Math Teacher Post
Charles K. Seibert resigns after nine years teaching mathematics at Elkhart high school to become secretary and treasurer of Warren Hill Co. He left with high regard from peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Seibert
Elkhart
Warren Hill Co
Seibert
Township Trustees Publish Proposed Tax Levies
Trustees publish proposed levies this week and advisory boards meet on September 2 to adjust them. Taxpayers have a month to study the matter and may consult with advisory board members before they act, per the law giving people a say in levies.
Miss Smyser Weds Hawkins Amid London Duties
The Fort Wayne wedding of Miss Helen Smyser and Russel Hawkins was moved up due to Hawkins needing to travel to London for Diamond Match business. Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Smyser, is noted as a charming Be Fort Wayne musician.
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Miss Smyseer
Fort Wayne
Helen Smyser
Russel Hawkins
New York
Hawkins
London
Eng
Diamond Match Company
P. D. Smyser
Fort Wayne Man Found Wounded in Columbia City
William Miles, a Fort Wayne native and son of David Miles, was found in a dying condition on a Columbia City street yesterday morning. He had hacked at his throat with a razor in an apparent suicide attempt, leaving a severed yet non fatal wound. He received medical care and is expected to recover. Miles, about 30, unmarried, was found in a pool of blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miles
David Miles
Fort Wayne
Columbia City
Miles
Sheriff Plans Winchester Rifle for Office Use
The sheriff's office will soon have a Winchester rifle as furniture. The requisition was made a year ago during contract procurement, but the weapon has not yet been furnished by the contractors. The era of outlaws like Harry Tracy, who has just ended his life, and other bandits convinces officers that a Winchester is essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tracy
Adrian Councilmen Inspect Municipal Plants In Goshen Visit
H. P. Stearns and Theodore J. Meyer, Adrian Michigan council members, traveled to Goshen to study water works and electric plant under municipal ownership. They registered at Hotel Hascall, met City Clerk Beck, and gathered data after visiting Hillsdale and Coldwater, with Goshen praised for its plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Stearns
Theodore J. Meyer
Adrian, Mich
Social: Miss Gronovelt honored by Miss Wilden
Miss Bessie Wilden entertained last evening for Miss Elizabeth Gronovelt of Grand Haven Michigan at her North Main Street home. Dancing and music highlighted the gathering with attendees including Guy Kessler Leo Beer Clyde Riggle Elizabeth Gronovelt Irene Bonner Ethel Beck Gertie Haines and Florence Weatherhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Wilden
Elizabeth Gronovelt
Grand Haven
Mich
North Main Street
Guy Kessler
Leo Beer
Clyde Riggle
Irene Bonner
Ethel Beck
Gertie Haines
Florence Weatherhead
South Bend ministers oppose Elk's festival and carnival
The South Bend ministerial association has acted against Elk's Fall Festival in the first week of September and has moved to enlist young people's groups for the upcoming carnival. Epworth Leagues met last night to pursue this plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Ministerial Association
Epworth
South Bend Tribune
Henrietta O’brien
Anna Listenberger
Hazel Rose
Iron Shears
Worst Summer on Record Hits Summer Resorts
Weather turned suddenly cool and oppressive, dampening crowds and leaving resort owners despondent. Industry observers say the season has produced the poorest earnings on record for summer retreats.
Peters Addresses Plymouth Labor Meet
J. W. Peters of the South Bend Times and secretary of the State Federation of Labor spoke at an open meeting of the newly organized Federal Labor union in Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Peters
The
South Bend Times
State Federation of Labor
Plymouth
County Justice Needs Debate In Elk Heart Township
In Elk heart township the belief is that if it supports only one justice of the peace, the other fifteen townships should reduce their number. McGarvey Brown dentists operate over Beesons drug store with home phone available.
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Justices of the Peace
Young
Elkhart
McGarvey & Brown Dentists
Beeson
Murray Drives Automobile In Chicago Century Run
In Chicago last Saturday a 100 mile endurance auto race saw 24 of 29 starters finish in good condition. The Murray machine, built in Adrian Michigan by local capitalists, was among the finishers with Willis G. Murray driving one car and noted as a Goshen area figure. Willis G. Murray is a patentee and brother of Goshen/Nappanee News editor Gordon N. Murray.
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Chicago
Murray
Willis G. Murray
Goshen
Gordon N. Murray
Nappanee News
Adrian Mich
Luther League Adjourns Serene Session at Mulberry
The Luther League closed its sessions with an August 1903 meeting planned for Mulberry Indiana. Miss Eva Lehman of Canton Ohio and Lamar Croop sang solos to heartily encored effect. Rev Dr Ort lectured on Gustavus Adolphus with Will Beyerle and Miss Ilah Davis performing a duet.
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Luther League
Mulberry
Ind
Eva Lehman
Canton
Ohio
Lamar Croop
Ort
Gastavus Adolphus
Will Beyerle
Ilah Davis Bang
Winona plans Agricultural and Technical Institute charter
Articles filed with the secretary of state establish the Winona Agricultural and Technical Institute with $100,000 capital. Incorporators include John M. Studebaker and John H. Holliday among others from Indiana and Illinois. Also noted are nineteen New England Elks traveling in a private Pullman toward Salt Lake City and California.
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Winona Technical Institute
Secretary of State
Winona Agricultural and Technical Institute
John M. Studebaker
South Bend
John H. Holliday
Hugh H. Hanna
Solomon C. Dickey
William J. Richards
Indianapolis
Edward A. K. Hackett
Ft. Wayne
Thomas Kane
Chicago
J. Wilbur Chapman
New York
Walter M. Smith
Stamford
Conn
New England
California
Goshen
Lake Shore
Salt Lake City
Holdman F. Day
New York Herald
Maine
U.S
Milford and South Bend Couple Wed at Grace M E Parsonage
Orville Meisner of Milford Indiana and Flora Overlease of South Bend Indiana were married at Grace M E church parsonage in South Bend Tuesday evening with Rev. Dr. D M Wood officiating. After visiting relatives the couple will reside in Milford for their future home.
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Orville Meisner
Milford
Ind
Flora Overlease
South Bend
Grace M. E. Church
D.M. Wood
Colt sale to International Stock Food Co. for $150
Budd Hascall sold an Online Red Belle two year old colt to the International Stock Food Co of Minneapolis for 150 dollars. Marion W. Savage owns Online and Directum. A company representative arrived today and will ship the colt tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budd Hascall
International Stock Food Co
Minneapolis
Jenny Electric Light & Power to Become Fort Wayne Light & Power
The Jenny Electric Light and Power company, long a Fort Wayne supplier of electricity, will cease operations soon and be succeeded by the Fort Wayne Light and Power company. The Jenny firm has been well known in the area for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Electric Light & Power Company
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Light & Power Company
Jenny Company
Logansport Leaders Inspect New Library Building
J T Elliott and J D McNitt, Logansport school board members, viewed the new library as the city awaits a $25 000 Carnegie grant and contract award. A busy items page notes a Queen contest in South Bend and local civic happenings across town.
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Logansport
J.T. Elliott
J. D. McNitt
Andrew ,Carnegie
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