Rager Home Hit By Fire Damages Roof After New Build
The Melvin M. Rager residence at 316 East Washington street was badly damaged by a morning fire likely started by a discarded match. Insurance of 2000 on the home and 800 on contents is expected to cover losses. Neighbors aided evacuation as the fire was brought under control. a photographer shot postcard views, and no other houses were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin M. Rager
East
Washington Street
E. W. Hess
F. Spahn
Rager
Sixth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Fire Threat Envelops Grass At Fairlawn Farm
A grass fire at Fairlawn farm south of Goshen prompted a half score of workers to battle flames threatening the stable buildings. About twenty men fought to prevent the blaze from spreading as dry grass ignited over a wide area and neighbors grew uneasy amid a spreading prairie fire.
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Fairlawn Farm
Goshen
Organized Democratic Club Formed at Bristol
A Bryan and Kern club was organized at Bristol by active Democrats of Jefferson York and Washington townships. O H Shamo ry was chosen as chairman. Regular officers to be elected at the next meeting. Geo Milburn is being aimed as commissioner candidate from the Northern district. Had an Order Melvin Miller who was reported deserting his child at the Interurban station showed he possessed an order for the child’s admission to Mishawaka orphan’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bryan and Kern Club
Jefferson
York
Washington Townships
O. H. Shamory
Geo. Milburn
Melvin Miller
Mishawaka
Foot Crushed by Ice Cake Incident Mentioned
Tahmael Cripe suffered a crushed foot yesterday when a cake of ice fell on it. At Fairmount Indiana trainer Brown enters Rd Yeager Roy Trainer and George Gardner in upcoming fair races next week. Kodaks to rent at Pardtts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahmael Cripe
Fairmount
Brown
Strangerheld as public danger in Millersburg
A man detained at the Millersburg county jail on grounds of potential insanity and public danger. He denies mental illness, says relatives live in New York, and seeks work. No charges were filed and he likely will be released. Officers report he has been in the area several days and was once mistaken for a known criminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowser
Millersburg
Ziesel
New York State
Louis Armour
Toledo
Clinton Township
Divorce Suit Filed Against George G Atkinson in Goshen
Elizabeth I Atkin son sues George G Atkinson in Van Wert county Ohio common pleas court alleging a marriage in Paulding on August 7 1886 and no minor children a restraining order is requested to stop disposal of property during settlement alimony is asked but amount not stated Atkinson has lived in Goshen for years and managed Goshen Gas Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Atkinson
van Wert
Ohio
Daily Times
Common Pleas Court
That County
Elizabeth I. Aatkinson
Goshen
Paulding
Atkinson
Burglar Alarmed at Widner Home Prowler Flees
At 802 South Third street Fred M. Widner heard a noise in the night and found a man on the tin roof attempting to enter through a window. Widner searched for his gun but Mrs. Widner had hidden it earlier to keep it from the children. The burglar fled after Widner’s alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Widner
Fred M. Widner
South Third Street
Society Events At Eagle Lake In Kosciusko County
The Misses Betty White Clara Pax son Hazen Haggerty May Garvin and the Messrs Robert Haggerty and Floyd Best are at Eagle Lake in Kosciusko county with Mrs C J Garvin chaperoning the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty White
Clara Paxson
Hazen
Haggerty
May Garvin
Robert Haggerty
Floyd Best
Eagle Lake
Kosciusko County
C. J. Garvin
Campaign Band Organized in Goshen for Military Campaigns
The Goshen military band is organized for campaign engagements with Neil Fuller to lead and Clarence Miller to manage. Members include the Duker Brothers of Nappanee, Frank Case, Aubrey Kinley, Ed Beckner, William Bicker, John Bickel, Noble and Forest Croop, Oliver Plank, Dora Blosser, Charles Widner, J. Wambaugh, Wilber Schmeykal, Wilbur Drake, John Marks, and WH J Santschi. Practices are held in Co. G armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Neil Fuller
Musiclane
Clarence Miller
Duker Brothers
Nappanee
Frank Case
Aubrey Kinley
Ed Beckner
William Bicker
John Bickel
Noble
Forest Croop
Oliver Plank
Dora Blosser
Charles Widner
J. Wambaugh
Wilber Schmeykal
Wilbur Drake
John Marks
WH. J
Ditch Contracts Awarded in Three Townships
Ditch Commissioner Whetter awarded contracts for three ditches. The Wise ditch in Harrison township goes to Lon Lutes of Milford at 130 cents per cubic yard. The Berkey ditch in Jackson township awarded to John Brumbaugh of Milford Junction for 6509 dollars. The Snively ditch in Jefferson township awarded to Snively and Doty at 9 cents per cubic yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whetter
Wise
Harrison Township
Lon Lutes
Milford
Jackson Township
John Brumbaugh
Milford Junction
Jefferson Township
Snively & Doty
Note of Acknowledgement From Taft to Sherwin
Ex Postmaster Sherwin received a formal note of acknowledgment from W. H. Taft the Republican presidential nominee. Taft is at Hot Springs Virginia. Sherwin had written praising his acceptance speech. The note was typewritten and signed in ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin
W. H. Taft
Hot Boringa
South Bend Woman Dies After Carbolic Acid Intake
Mrs Mary Nussart of South Bend a native of Germany and wife of Joseph Nussart died 48 hours after taking carbolic acid. She suffered with melanobolia. Public Dance Friday night Aug 7 at McNaughton hall given by the Goshen Dancing Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Mary Nussart
Germany
Joseph Nussart
McNaughton Hall
Goshen Dancing Club
Open Air Band Concert Tonight in Goshen Park
Rogers' Goshen Band plans the tenth open air concert of the season in Court Park this evening. Without additional funds the series may end for the summer as the group cannot perform without compensation. Mite boxes are placed around the party to raise funds for weekly concerts through fall. Program includes Medley March Santiago Flynn Morse It Happened in Nordland and other selections.
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Ffort
Rogers’ Goshen
Court Park
Santiago Flynn
Morse
Nordland
Victor Herbert
Anna Cujus
Ansman Rossini
Munich
Trovatore” -Verdi
Hoover hearing continued as witnesses absent
The Amos J. Hoover case before County Supt. Weaver was continued yesterday afternoon until next Monday due to absent witnesses. Defense protested the delay as already excessive. Testifying yesterday were Wilson H. Rood Peter D. Berkey Daniel J. Troyer David W. Neidig and Michael Fetters. Louie Simon was listed but should have been Orville Simmons. Subpoenas have been issued for additional witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos J. Hoover
Weaver
Wilson H. Rood
Peter D. Berkey
Daniel J. Troyer
David W. Neidig
Michael Fetters
Louie Simon
Orville Simmons
Asphalt-Macadam Paves Fifth Street. Ten-Day Curing
Ten days are required for the top dressing to harden after asphalt macadam pavement is laid on the block between Pike and Clinton streets on Fifth street. A large crew works, restricting traffic during curing. Contractors W. W. Hatch & Sons expected a good result from the outset and now believe the pavement will prove excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Clinton Streets
Fifth Street
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Mortuary Notices and Exposition Promises
An infant of Mr. and Mrs. C F Farnum died in Elkhart from cholera infantum. Perry Jackson, 19, son of Jacob Jackson near Nappanee, died after a lingering illness. Surviving: four brothers and three sisters. Meyer Solmeon, publicity director for South Bend’s Manufactures and Merchants exposition, arrived in Goshen to publicize Labor Week starting September 7. He expressed optimism about the event’s prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnum
C. F. Farnum
Elkhart
Jackson
Perry Jackson
Jacob Jackson
Nappanee
South Bend
Meyer Solmeon
Manufactures and Merchant's Exposition Company
Goshen
Solmson
Thomas R. Marshall Favored in Indiana Governor Race
Republicans no longer deny Thomas R. Marshall the Democratic nominee for governor leads in Indiana polls. Marshall enjoys strong enthusiasm across counties and strong Democrat unity, while Republicans fear the impact of local issues on the upcoming election and recall Roosevelt's 1904 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Dickey Appeals for Warsaw Peru Line Stock
In the Winona Review Dr Sol C Dickey urges readers to buy stock in the Warsaw Peru company to complete the line and raise 100000 in subsidies. Free car transport is offered to show the Goshen Warsaw route as an investment. Dickey says Winona needs support and warns that enemies seek to hinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Review
Sol C. Dickey
Warsaw
Goshen
Goshen-Warsaw
Dickey
Winona
Hearst Independence Party to Convene at English Opera House
The Hearst Independence party schedules its state convention at English's Opera House in Indianapolis on Thursday August 7. Delegates are mainly Hearst employees. the original date was August 25 but changed after the Kern notification meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hearst Independence Party
Opera House
Indianapolis
Kern
Hearsties
Hearst
Inspectors Tour Inland Lakes Tightens Signal Light Rules
Deputy Inspector Robert B. Stuart and Chief Inspector W. E B. Blakely led a Wednesday Thursday inspection of Winona and Wawacee lakes focusing on private launches and enforcement of signal light regulations. A separate item notes rumors of a lynching near Knox, Indiana are unfounded. details cite a supposed suspect and Mrs. Schoonover. Telegram reports Mrs. Ines Ulery-McGuire’s arrival in Boston awaiting Aug 16 to meet a missions committee. she has served as a missionary in Burmah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Stuart
W. E B. Blakely
Winona
Wawacee
Jacob F. Ulery
Ines Ulery-McGuire
Boston
Authorities drop murder theory in Jabas deaths
Fort Wayne authorities abandon the murder theory in the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Emile Jabas found dead at their home. Prosecuting attorney now believes the couple died from natural causes, though the case remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Emile Jabas
Goshen School Board Chooses New Officers
The Goshen city school board reorganized Wednesday night electing William H. Charnley as president J W Replogle as secretary and H A Bante as treasurer The board also reports paying off 10000 of indebtedness Dr W C Vallette the retiring treasurer is to be succeeded by Charnley Cc E Matthews killed in Minneapolis accident brother of C C Matthews of Wikhart: initial report said Matthews was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen City
Wiliam H. Charnley
J. W. Replogle
H. A. Bante
W. C. Vallette
Charnley
Cc. E. Matthews
BE. Matthews
C. C. Matthews
Wikhart
Minneapolis
Wis
C. ©. Matthews
Thomas Family Reunion Held in Sol Thomas Grove
The fourth annual Thomas family reunion will take place in Sol Thomas grove near Millwood in Kos t ine ko county on Thursday August 20. About thirty relatives from Elkhart county are expected to attend.
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Thomas
Sol Thomas
Millwood
Kostineko County
Elkhart County
Marriage Licenses Noted for Several Couples in Regional Notices
Alonzo L. Tompkins of Goshen aged 51 and Ida born 8 married in a noted license. Ernest of Wakarusa aged 38 joined Ida in a marriage filing. Mr and Mrs Charlee Bolles tested at noon for a short visit to Schoolcraft Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo L. Tompkins
Goshen
Ida
Ernest
Wakarusa
Charlee Bolles
Schoolcraft
Mich
Flying Switch Hits Baggage Car Near Ware North
Reported incident describes a box car derailing or scraping against a Winona interurban baggage car during a switching maneuver at ice houses just north of Ware, causing some damage. A wanted man with a small family seeks farm work, with a good residence and a recommendation noted in the listing.
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Wareaw
A& Box
Winona Interurban
Addreea
Aare Democrat
Bose Tw
Grace Van Studdiford Missing Sensation
Chicago Record Herald cites a sensational New York report that North Manchester opera singer Grace Van Studdiford vanished while sailing for Europe. The wire said she was not aboard La Touraine, and Indianapolis coverage later disputed the tale as a fabrication. Charles Van Studdiford traveled from St. Paul to Indianapolis where she denied the nickname "The Opera Girl" for her work, proposing "The Understudy" as a title.
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Chicago Record Herald
Grace van Studdiford
New York
Manchester
Mies van Studdiford
la Touraine
Europe
Local notices from Kendallville and nearby towns
Reports include deaths of Mrs. John Q. Kranar of Geneva and HM Miller of Bourbon in California, deputy auditor appointment for John Shoemaker at Bluffton, and John W. Brand as Columbia City school board president. Barn fire causes $3000 loss at Urbana, Y M C A Elkhart discontinues restaurant for a boys gym, Kendallville plans four new wells, Good Citizens League pushes ordinances banning saloons in residences, Rose and Celeste Caston ill from ptomaine poisoning, Mrs. Silas Black rescues child from burning home after gas stove explosion, and L. E B. Brown recalls 1871 dry spell and water well depletion in Kendallville with salt allegedly kept for fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Kranar
Geneva
HM Miller
Bourbon
California
John Shoemaker
Bluffton
Columbia City
John W. Brand
Joseph Speicher
Urbana
Wabash County
Elkhart
Kendallville
Warren
L. E B. Brown
Robbed on Wedding Trip
Clifford Jackson a young celery grower from Kalamazoo Michigan was robbed on a train en route to South Bend to wed Miss Pearl Nowlin also of Kalamazoo They reached South Bend and were married despite all their money being stolen
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Jackson
Kalamazoo
Mich
South Bend
Pearl Nowlin
County Officials Clash With Bremen Contractor Over Bridge Abutments
Kosciusko County commissioners dispute contractor Van Skyhawk of Bremen over bridge abutment construction. Skyhawk had bid on multiple county projects, and the dispute centers on adherence to specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
van Skyhawk
Bremen
Discovered by Wife A man attempts suicide with morphine pills
Guy Moore of South Bend, after being drunk, tried to end his life but was found by his wife and is expected to recover. He formerly lived in Mishawaka with parents there. A Warsaw carnival will tour the area the Week of September 1st. Editor B A K Hackett of the Ft Wayne Sentinel preached W J Craig of Decatur's funeral, longtime friend and former Indianapolis Sentinel owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Moore
South Bend
Moore
Mishawaka
Warsaw
Robinson Street
B. A. K. Hackett
Ft. Wayne Sentinel
W. J. Craig
Decatur
Craigae
The
Indianapolis Sentinel
Arlington hotel worker dies after ingesting carbolic acid
Reports detail Martha May McMillen, employed at the Arlington Hotel, who drank four ounces of carbolic acid and died at Garrett. The tragedy follows alleged love troubles dating to a meeting with George J. Keckley in Sandusky. Summer goods advertised by Newell Bros. amid retail chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Miles Martha May McMillen
Arlington Hotel
George J. Keckley
Sandusky, C
Personal notes from Elkhart county and surrounding towns
Local personals list residents visiting, traveling, and staying with friends across Elkhart county including Warsaw Milford Marion Sturgis Kalamazoo and Winona. It mentions a new postage rule for defaced stamps and a trip to Interlaken by J R Dietrich. A threshing machine burned near Wakarusa and a circus stop brought 420 Longelkt patients.
Incomplete OCR Reports Completion of Work Process
The fragmented text references completion of work, satisfaction of Gregs and stockholders, and mentions an indulgent expansion or extension. It appears to concern ongoing project status and stakeholder approval without clear names or dates.
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Kodaks
Pardtts
Howard
Mortuary Record
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
Marshall
Grover Cleveland
Roosevelt
Warsaw-Peru
Avis
Knox
Newell Bros
B.F. Desh
David Jones
Eph Culp
Floyd
Marion
H. V. Brown
Sturals
Lulu Traster
South
Bend
D. G Martin
Ruth
O. D
Frantz
Robt. Braden
Hikhart
L. ‘L. Borris
Battle” Creek
John Snoberger
Crissie
Lake Wasee
Severnl-Dely
Jacob ZoMinger
St. Joseph County
David Holman
Sarah Wolet
Lafayette
Todiby
Benj
Eby
York Township
Gretchen Jacobs
Mamie Drake
Helen Kolb
Edna Behrendt
Lansing
Enos Hartzler
Elmer Kauffman
David J. Troyer
Stuttgart
Ark
New Order
Poet Office
Recreation Park
S. A. Edmonds
Burdick
Edmande
James Strope
Reese
Logane Port
Longelkt
Lowcliff
Vandailla
Vearg Abe
Ing’ Sea
Gregs
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