Bridge Collapse Over Yellow Creek Sends Wagon 12 Feet
Samuel Kauffman narrowly escaped serious harm when a Yellow Creek bridge south of Dunlaps collapsed under a wheat wagon. The team climbed the incline undriven, pulling the wagon to safety as the floor gave way midspan. Six sacks of wheat spilled. Kauffman injured but able to return home. Repairs ordered. bridge believed rotten and long unsafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kauffman
Goshen
Yellow Creek
Dunlaps
Middlebury Barn Destroyed In Afternoon Fire
A barn on Amos Stauffer’s Middlebury lot burned to the ground around 4 30 yesterday afternoon causing village excitement. The adjacent residence occupied by Julius Messner took fire four times but was saved by a fighting brigade. The barn was not in use and carried no insurance while the residence is insured. Officials suspect the blaze started from men smoking in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Amos Stauffer
Julius Messner
Local stock company plans to build Shing Bros cars
A new stock company may organize in Goshen to manufacture Shing Bros automobiles with capital at 50000 dollars. Local automobilists offered to buy stock and plans include expanding the Goshen Motor works near the Big Four and Lake Shore depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shing Bros
Goshen Motor Works
Big Four
Lake Shore
Squirrel hunt tragedy in Whitley County: Roy Graves loses arm
Roy Graves aged 18, son of George Graves, was climbing a rail fence when his gun discharged and exploded his left arm. He was rushed for medical care and may die from injuries sustained in the accident near his home in Whitley County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley County
Roy Graves
George Graves
Local Cigar Maker Edward Prahl Dies in South Bend
Edward Prahl, about 30, died at St. Joseph's hospital in South Bend after months of consumption. He had no known relatives outside his stepfather in the southern part of the state and was a cigar maker by trade. He belonged to Cigarmakers' Union No. 221, which has supported him since his hospital admission last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Prahl
St. Joseph's Hospital
South Bend
Cigarmakers’ Union No. 221
Bucklea Valley Line Seeks $35,000 Subsidy at Angola
The Bucklea Valley line company petitions for a $35,000 subsidy election at Angola, with $15,000 already subscribed by private parties. A subsidy will be granted if the company builds east from Angola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklea Valley Line Company
Angola
Port Huron Woman Called to Lima for Ill Mother
Mrs. A. J. Irwin of Port Huron Michigan travels to Lima Ohio where her mother Mrs. Mary Meily aged 85 and well known in Goshen lies critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Very
A. J. Irwin
Port Huron
Mich
Lima
Ohio
Mary Meily
Goshen
An Evening With Japan Tea at Fifth Avenue Church
The W. F. M. Society of the Fifth Avenue M. E. church hosts a Japanese Tea at the parsonage on Wednesday evening. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. M. Society of the
Fifth Avenue M
Store Building Collapse Kills Forty at Meyers Estate
In Albany on August 8 a department store building at 34 and 41 North Pearl Street collapsed during busy work hours. About 300 people were inside when the roof fell to the cellar, with a large number feared dead. Rescue efforts are under way as the tragedy unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Meyers
North
Pearl Street
School Board reorganizes and awards heating plant contract
The board installed Dr. W. O. Vallette as president with a three year term, Joseph H. Lesh as treasurer, and George B. Slate as secretary. A heating plant contract was awarded to Charles E. Kutz for the South Fifth Street building, which will be steam heated after remodeling. The fall term begins September 4, and schoolhouses are being prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Vallette
Dr. Vallette
Joseph H. Lesh
George B. Slate
Slate
South Fifth Street
Charles E. Kutz
Thresher Struck by Freight Engine at Leesburg
William Trine of North Webster was struck by a freight engine while it backed in Leesburg yards last night and suffered serious injuries to the head and back. He regained consciousness this morning and doctors from Goshen were summoned. hopeful for recovery is expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trine
North Webster
Leesburg
Trine
Big Four Co
Goshen
Tax ferret Workman seeks cut in seized taxes
Joseph H. Workman a tax investigator known as a ferret urged county commissioners to grant him 35 percent of sequestered taxes he uncovers. He traveled to Huntington county to press the plan while the assessor works full time, drawing public opposition in Elkhart county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Workman
Elkhart County
Huntington County
Workman
Funeral of Belva Griffith Buzzard at Milford Church
The funeral for Belva Griffith Buzzard took place at Milford Christian church on Sunday. She was the daughter of Harvey and Mrs. Griffith of Milford and sister of Arthur Griffith. Six weeks earlier she married Earl Buzzard of North Manchester. they resided at Winona Park where he worked. Her illness lasted only a few days and her death came as a shock to family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belva Griffith Buzzard
Milford
Christian Church
Harvey Griffith
Arthur Griffith
Earl Buzzard
North Manchester
Winona Park
Mr. Buzzard
Editor accuses state official of playerism and manipulation
Dan McDonald former editor of the Plymouth Democrat charges Rev. Z T Sweeney state fish and game commissioner with playerism and says the Wawasee Lake association runs a large ad for his biennial report paid by the state. The Columbia City Post notes the claim as likely true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
The
Plymouth Democrat
Z. T. Sweeney
Fish and Game
Wawasee Lake Association
Columbia City Post
Funeral Services Held for Irene Bonner
Funeral services for Irene Bonner will be conducted at 3 36 tomorrow afternoon at the First M E church with Rev Sumwalt officiating. Friends may view the remains at 313 South Third street from 10 until 2 o'clock, and will leave the house at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Bonner
M. E
Sumwalt
South Third Street
Sale of Goshen Property Sees Two Deeds Recorded
Alice Meyer deeded Sam Burnstein a Goshen residence for 3000 dollars. David Knnsely sold to John M. Crippe a Goshen residence for 1800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Alice Meyer
Sam Burnstein
David Knnsely
John M. Cripe
Pierceton Record Sold to South Dakota Publisher
M F Brosnahan editor of the Pierceton Record sells his paper and goodwill after eight years of publication to A M Steyer of South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierceton Record
M. F. Brosnahan
The
A. M. Steyer
South Dakota
Brosnahan
Hail Storm Halts Afternoon in Winona District
A Saturday afternoon hail storm struck Winona and surrounding areas with stones up to half the size of a hen's egg. The brief two minute episode caused damage and scattered debris across streets and yards. Local residents reported vehicles and roofs affected as emergency crews assessed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Mysterious Death of Michael Rigney Near Shawnee Oklahoma
Reports say Michael Rigney, previously of Payne Ohio, died last Saturday in what is suspected to be self inflicted death though foul play is considered. He reportedly carried about 1800 to 2000 dollars and had sold his saloon business prior to leaving for Oklahoma. His remains are to be shipped to Bryan Ohio and his family has little information about the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Rigney
Shawnee
Okla
Rigney
Payne
Ohio
Oklahoma
Bryan
Court Notes and Public Notices From Elkhart Area
Justice Whisler’s Court reports Frank Anderson jailed for public intoxication after a loud street disturbance. John Fox and Edward Hartman face arrest for disturbing an ice cream festival and await arraignment. Henry B. Culp’s will names Magdalena Culp as life tenant with remainder to children and relatives. County commissioners approve bills and treasurers’ reports. Jacob Oberholtzer named justice of the peace in Concord township. tax office noise about Joseph Workman’s potential job provokes public interest. Marriage licenses issued for Nos Detweiler and Lydia Mishler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Anderson
Elkhart
Santschi
Stone Yard
John Fox
Edward Hartman
Southwest
Marshal Banta
Henry B. Culp
Magdalena Culp
Joseph
Enos
Allen
John
Jonas
Frank Culp
Sarah A. Stump
Susannah Brower
Clara Pletcher
L. A. Elliott
Henry A. Freed
Jacob Oberholtzer
Concord Township
Henry Shomber
Joseph Workman
Workman
Detweiler
Harrison
Lydia Mishler
Union
Taxpayer Burden in Elkhart County School Cases
The Elkhart Review laments that county taxpayers must pay the court award to Elkhart in school cases a second time, with the greater share charged to Elkhart and blamed on crime against public trust, criticizing the county government under the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Republican Party
Lightning damages barns and shocks resident in Whitley and Columbia City
A lightning strike destroyed Alec Smith's barn in Whitley county causing about 1000 dollars in loss. In Columbia City, electricity flowed down a galvanised spouting at E. J. Braddock's home and severely shocked Davis Williamson on the veranda during a heavy thunderstorm with no audible thunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Smith
Whitley County
E. J. Braddock
Columbia City
Davis Williamson
Kingsbury Brought Home In Critical Condition After Sun Stroke
J. E. Kingsbury a traveling salesman from Elkhart was returned home in critical condition after suffering a sun stroke in Fort Scott Kansas last week. Physicians say the illness likely stemmed from the exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
J. E. Kingsbury
Fort Scott
Kansas
Wanted Carrier Boy for Desirable Paper Route
Help wanted for a paper route. Applicants must be at least 15 years old. Call after 4 PM in the evening.
Big Four Plans $3.5 Million Upgrades Ignore Michigan Route
General Manager Schaff discusses a $3,500,000 expenditure by the Big Four on system improvements, noting no funds are allocated to the Michigan Division despite strong local traffic between Benton Harbor and Indianapolis. The roadbed along that line remains unaddressed while earnings rise in passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaff
Big Four
Michigan
Benton Harbor
Indianapolis
Died Alone in South Bend after Illness
A man described as about 65 and friendless died on a South Bend street corner after being taken to police and hospital. Passersby mistook him for drunk before doctors diagnosed a severe illness. he died within minutes. Other sources name him M. Shurtz and place him from Peru near Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Robert Lamrant
Lamrant
M. Shurtz
Plymouth
Peru
Showman Wallace Faces $10,000 Damage Suit in Porter Court
William H. Thompson administrator of John Thompson's estate sues for damages in the Porter circuit court. Defendants include Benjamin E. Wallace owner of the Wallace circus and the Grand Trunk. The case concerns a fatal wreck near Durand Michigan in August 1903 that killed John Thompson, a circus employee, and caused heavy losses. The plaintiff, Thompson's father, resides in Adrian Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Thompson
John Thompson
Porter
Benjamin E. Wallace
Wallace Circus
Grand Trunk
Durand
Mich
Adrian
Thieves Loot Milford Restaurant of P. H. Clayton
The Milford eatery of P. H. Clayton was raided Sunday night while he was away at the lakes near Syracuse. Clerks ran the place and thieves took about $5 in cash a rim of checks for the cigar machine and about 20 bottles of soda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Clayton
Milford
Relative of Burlington Woman Dies of Cancer
Relatives were advised of the death of Mrs. John Zimmer at her Burlington Iowa home Sunday evening from cancer. She was sister in law to Mrs. Henry Dick and aunt to Mrs. George S. Smith. Mrs. Dick had traveled to Burlington a week earlier due to Mrs. Zimmer illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zimmer
Burlington
Iowa
Henry Dick
George S. Smith
Zimmer
Plymouth double tragedy shows killer insane at time
Coroner's inquest evidence states David Reed, who murdered his wife and committed suicide near Plymouth, was insane at the time. Friends in Lansing testified he had warned his wife he would kill her. Mrs Reed's body was taken to Lansing for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reed
Plymouth
Lansing
Mich
Local Investors Buy 3180 Acres in Wisconsin Bayfield County
Dr. R. B. Short of Union Mills M Croup of LaPorte R B Croup of Wellsboro and Allen McPherson of Minneapolis have closed a wholesale land deal for 3180 acres of tillable land in Bayfield County Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Short
Union Mills
M. C. Croup
LaPorte
R. B. Croup
Wellsboro
Allen McPherson
Minneapolis
Bayfield County
Wisconsin
Big Four Sunday carried 113 Goshen people to St Joseph and Benton Harbor
The regular Sunday excursion took 113 Goshen travelers to St Joseph and Benton Harbor with no Indianapolis trip yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
St. Joseph
Benton Harbor
Indianapolis
Ditch Notice Demands Payment From Several Ditches
Location costs in ditches including S. J. Rowell Hoffman Weaver Sweveland and Shriver are due and payable. E. E. Drake County Treasurer announces the tax obligation and collection deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Rowell
Hoffman
Weaver
Sweveland
Shriver
E. E. Drake
Cigarette Smoking Chimpanzee Dies After Indiana Tour
The Hagenbeck animal show cigarette smoker chimpanzee died in Anderson after being deprived of cigarettes since arriving in Indiana a week ago. The incident ends a notable exhibition once famous for its unusual habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Anderson
Chamberlain to Enter wholesale coal business in Detroit
T. J. Chamberlain departed yesterday for Detroit Michigan to engage in the wholesale coal trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Chamberlain
Detroit
Mich
Odd Fellows Trip to Greensburg August 15
Fare set at 1.50 dollars. The outward run departs Goshen at 6:30 a.m. and stops at New Paris by 6:41 a.m. Then proceeds to Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
The
Odd Fellows
Goshen
New Paris
Refuse to Extend Time Huntington Line Delayed by Council
The Huntington common council met with all members present except Mr. Jenner. Mayor Lowry presided. Petitions addressed building material on North Main, a 16 by 40 foot river bank strip sale, and a new five foot cement sidewalk on Fifth Street. Reports covered sewer extensions, delays on Go shen sidewalk and Queen Street sewer, and an extension of Winona Interurban Co. franchise. the vote failed for third reading, with plans to revisit next meeting. Water works committee to draft Dill death resolutions. Katz received extra time for pavement replacement. Watts reported July balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Jenner
Lowry
Bender
Troyer
Watts
EXL
North Main Street
John F. Scott
Elkhart River
West Pike Street
Finance and Claims Committee
A. Heefner
Fifth Street
Crescent Street
Rock Run
Menaugh
Douglas Street
Sixth Street
Plymouth Avenue
South Main Street
Wogeman
East Goshen
Thomas-Heefner
Widner
Queen Street
Water Works and Light Committee
Smith
Winona Interurban Co
Rimpler
Hartaler
Lincoln Avenue
A. E. Weist
Columbia City
Knox
Water Works and Light
C. S. Dill
C. E. Katz
Artley Family Reunion Draws Near Hundred At Middlebury Home
The Artley family held their annual reunion last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Artley three miles west of Middlebury. Nearly a hundred attended. A noon dinner, games, and amusements followed. Men pitched horseshoes while youths played ball and a sack race provided sport.
Golf Club Holds Thursday Grounds Picnic
Members of the golf club will picnic at the grounds on Thursday afternoon. For particulars members should telephone Mrs. C. E. Gorham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Club
C. E. Gorham
Funeral for Ida Calvin’s Daughter Set at Hall
All D. of R. are asked to meet at the hall at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ida Calvins daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. of R
Ida Calvin
Dog Poisoner Strikes Again In Warsaw
Mrs. Edward F. Hall mourns a pug poisoned Saturday night. The pet was buried in Oakwood cemetery by the couple and friends, sparking controversy since burials are illegal inside city limits. By Monday the grave was found open and the casket missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Hall
Gilliam
Trish
Warsaw Times
Trolley Line Advantages Linking Winona to Major Indiana Cities
The electric line under construction will connect the Winona and Warsaw line with Elkhart Goshen and South Bend, reducing travel costs. A Winona to Peru line will open the Wabash valley and draw population to Winona, linking to Indianapolis and a trolley network reaching nearly 2,000,000 people within 75 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Warsaw
Elkhart
Goshen
South Bend
Indiana
Peru
Wabash Valley
Indianapolis
Indiana Capital
Deserter Mulkey Arrested and Held in County Jail
La Porte Chief of Police Cochrane reports Fort Totten advised to arrest Arthur Mulkey as a deserter and deliver to nearest military station. Mulkey, who surrendered days ago, is to be held in the county jail for vagrancy until delivery to Fort Sheridan, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochrane
LaPorte
Fort Totten
Arthur Mulkey
Hasbrouck
Coast Artillery
Mulkey
Fort Sheridan
Property Transfers in Elkhart and Goshen Areas
A series of 11 parcels change hands including Peter Standt to Bert Hous worth Elkhart Riverside add $195 and Catherine Rapp to John Rice Allendale Elkhart $800. Transfers cover parts of chapman and middlebury lots with prices from $50 to $2,000 and include buyers Irvin Van Tilberg George Randall James Rice Cora Myers and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Standt
Bert P. Housworth
Johnson
Riverside Add
Elkhart
Anthony Wayne Tilt
Willard W. Sterling
Riverside
Goshen
Catherine Rapp
John Rice
Allendale
Mary A. Gilt
Mary Cracknell
Chapman
Add
Irvin T. van Tilberg
Forrest E. Hughes
Ethan L. Arnold
Primley
Willowdale
George R. Randall
Cassius M. Lounsbury
Concord
James A. Rice
Burton A. Williams
Cora J. Myers
Alfred Haines
Middlebury
Barn Struck by Lightning in Milford
Lightning hit Benjamin Fothergil’s barn in Milford on Saturday igniting hay and contents. The city fire department prevented spread to nearby homes, saving several residences. Fothergil, a Milford balloon man, recalls his home was spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Fothergil
Miford
Fothergil
Milford
Local Notables Listed for Upcoming Vaudeville Event
A program roster shows ladies Emma Cobb Mollie Miss Maude Ella Lizzie and gentlemen Noah Firestone Shelby England John W Heeter Hale W Holderman Roy Lasell M C Moore Edward McNally Wm Pinney George Poyser W H Roth Robt Simmons Eli Taylor Frank Thompson W H. Firms Megr Summer at Vaudeville Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakody
Emma
Cobb
Mollie
David
Vehicle Repair Shop Ad by Lew and Neville Mfg Co
Advertisement for an up-to-date vehicle repair shop with skilled workers and reasonable prices. It offers repair work of all kinds, vehicle parts, carriage painting and trimming, and rubber tire work. Mentions North Cottage Ave location and an Odd Fellows excursion on August 15, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis & Neville Mfg. Co
North Cottage Ave
Many Area Residents Return From Trips and Visits
Local notes list Lyman Bartholomew in Wawasee and numerous residents returning from trips to Marion Chicago Auburn Indianapolis Minneapolis Fort Wayne and other towns. Families like Lepird Messner Dawdy Hogshead Kohler Shoup and Barron visit relatives and attend events. and several pairs travel for conferences health trips and seaside retreats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Manahan
Stone Lake
Troyer
Ohio
Minnie Boyer
Marion
Robert Lepird
Columbia City
Igna Johnson
Chicago
Hattie Kaatz
Winona
Fannie Storer
L. Emerick
Wabash
D. L. Berry
Lake Wawasee
Grace Carr
Chicago Fair
Winnie Michael
Nappanee
Ike Jacobs
Coppes
Wawasee
Byron Russell
Etna Green
Charles Berry
Bernice Barron
Jones’ Landing
J. A. Snapp
Gladys
Millersburg
Price
Wakarusa
St. Joseph
Ind
C. C. Pratt
Elizabeth Texter
Vesta Texter
Auburn
Will Dawd
M. M. Ulery
Three Rivers
Moyer
A. E. Weist
H. GC. C. & N. W. Railway Co
L. E. Bartholomew
C. E. Cressler
German Lutheran Church
Fort Wayne
Ida Freshour
Urbana
Huntington
Frank Houk
Kirkland, IL
William Peffley
Michigan
Santschi
A. Wichner
W. A. Wilson
Matthews
Bristol
Harry Myers
W. P. Hess
Luther Hogshead
English Lutheran Church
A. J. Irwin
Port Huron
Mich
Detroit
Charles Kohler
South Bend
Niles
Clara Shoup
Maytie Fausch
Petoskey
Miss Shoup
Fred Whetemore
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S. Kauffman
Japan
Albany, N. Y
Department Store
Mrs. Buzzard
Dan
Payne, Ohio
Oklahoma Territory
Justice
Showman
B. E. Wallace
Big Land Purchase
Oakwood Cemetery
Bert Smith
Lyman Bartholomew
Elizabeth Messner
Nies
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