North Main Big Four collision injures wagoner
N W Webb Dewey was struck when a southbound Big Four passenger train hit his lumber wagon at the North Main crossing shortly before 6am. The wagon was demolished, the horse team escaped, and Dewey, thrown about 20 feet, suffered a severe head wound but is expected to recover. An eye witness, Mrs. W D Stanton, reported the incident. Dewey was taken to his home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W
Webb) Dewey
Main Street
Judkins' Hill
W. D. Stanton
I XL
Mr. Dewey
South Seventh Street
Big Four
Dewey
Bemenderfer
North of Washington Street Cars May Run to Lincoln Avenue
Four Goshen Aldermen who opposed extending the Winona Interurban franchise from 35 to 50 years said they would back the extension if cars run north to Lincoln avenue or Clinton street. They argue merchants north of Washington street deserve service and fear the line could halt short of the north end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menaugh
Hartzler
Rimpler
Wogeman
Winona Interurban Company
Lincoln Avenue
Clinton Street
Washington Street
Goshen
Cinton Street
Indiana Co
Jefferson Street
Winona Company
Bricklayers Quit Over Butter Work At Elkhart Court House
Four brick layers employed by P H McCormack Co of Columbus walk off the Elkhart county courthouse reconstruction after a dispute with superintendent J W Perkinson over buttering bricks or speeding work. Contractors vow workers will be replaced and aim to finish by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. McCormack & Co
Columbus
Ind
Elkhart County Court House
J. W. Perkinson
Perkinson
McCormack & Co
Supt. Perkinson
Apollo Orchestra Hosts Dancing Party in McNaughton Hall
The Apollo orchestra presented a pleasant dancing evening in McNaughton hall last night with forty couples in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Orchestra
McNaughton Hall
Neidig Sells Goshen Residence on South Seventh
Charles E. Neidig sold to Benjamin F. Miller a Goshen residence on South Seventh Street for 1500 dollars. Miller is brother of Dr. D. L. Miller who moved here from the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Neidig
Benjamin F. Miller
South Seventh Street
Mr. Miller
D. L. Miller
Mrs E E Mummert addresses Winona Library Assembly
Mrs E E Mummert, president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs, speaks today to the State Library Association at Winona Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Mummert
State Federation of Women's Clubs
State Library Association
Winona Assembly
Home Wanted for Fine Healthy Boy Three Weeks Old
A responsible christian family seeks a home for a three week old boy described as fine and healthy. Dr. Anna Grover Kauffman is involved in arranging the placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Grover Kauffman
Runaway Horse Dashes Through Main Street Alley Collision
A horse driven by a young man Menno Cripe bolted from a carriage in front of Jones furniture, racing north on Main Street. Mrs Dal Sherwin narrowly avoided collision as the horse turned into an alley, then toppled near Lincoln avenue and again near the Salem bank. The pair recovered and moved on as Cripe’s sister screamed and tried to grab the reins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno Cripe
Culp
Jones’ Furniture
Main Street
Dal Sherwin
Lincoln Avenue
Salem
Court Notes at Whisler Court Detail Disturbance Fine
Edward Hartman was fined 14 dollars plus costs for disturbing an ice cream festival at Southwest while drunk and paid. John Fox with Hartman will be arrested when found. Taken to Longcliff. Bailiff Gowing took Frank Carper to Longcn asylum after violent conduct needing a straight jacket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hartman
Southwest
John Fox
Hartman
Longcliff
Frank Carper
Carper
Sre
Child Dies After Eating Green Grapes in Nappanee
The 28 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amasa Roose of South Main Street died Monday night at 8 30 from strangulation of the bowels causing spasms and rupture of blood vessels after eating green grapes. A physician said the cause was not choking but the grapes induced the fatal condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee News
Amasa Roose
South Main Street
Fever Epidemic Sends Party to St Joseph for Quarantine
Scores of people from the fever stricken south head to St Joseph Michigan to remain until the outbreak is checked. Will Walker, owner of the Lake View house, received a telegram from Greenville Mississippi asking for accommodations for a party of 30 yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Will Walker
Lake View House
Greenville
Miss
Farmers Report Record Wheat Yields Near Winamac
Farmers around Winamac threshing grain report best yields in years. Rawson Denny south of Winamac threshed wheat averaging over 47 bushels per acre. Large oats crops also described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winamac
Rawson Denny
Wabash Railway Objects to Highway Through Wakarusa
The county board weighs objections to a proposed highway through Wakarusa. Wabash Railway argues crossing six tracks would demand costly safety measures and offer benefits to only one party. References to other opponents and ongoing undecided status. Also reports no decision on hiring tax ferret Joseph Workman amid public sentiment against such contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Wakarusa
Peter Hughes
Wabash Railway Company
Wabash Co
Wabash Company
Joseph Workman
Workman
Indiana
Elkhart
Bryner
Elkhart County
Foul Sewer Gas Reported Near Sixth Seventh Streets
South city residents report foul sewer gas escaping near Sixth and Seventh streets and Main street. Odor is strong and health concerns rise while source unclear. Call for health authorities to investigate without delay.
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South Main Street
Seventh Streets
Main Street
Kinney Abandons Family. Returns Then Disappears
Wabash papers report Frank Kinney a Big Four brakeman deserted his wife and four children in the city two weeks ago. The township trustee sent the family to Elkhart relatives. Kinney returned Saturday and, learning the fate of his kin, disappeared. He claimed wages were garnisheed, a claim later deemed false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Frank Kinney
Elkhart
Kinney
Remains Of Michael Rigney Delayed In Oklahoma
The remains of Michael Rigney who died by his own action in Oklahoma have not arrived. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and the body is expected to arrive this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Rigney
Oklahoma
Nine Year Old Fires At Mother Wounding Mrs Troyer
Mrs Alfred Troyer of southeast Nappanee was shot by her nine year old son Jesse while playing with a Hamilton target rifle. The loaded shell failed to explode earlier. he cocked and fired as she stepped in front. The bullet penetrated the skull and brain. doctors have little hope of recovery.
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Alfred Troyer
Nappanee
Jesse
Hamilton
Sudden Death at New Paris Claims Lewis Immel
Lewis Immel 54 a retired farmer of Jackson township died at his New Paris home at 5 15 p m after a brief illness of paralysis. He collapsed about 2 30 p m while driving home with his son Harry and never recovered. He suffered heart disease and heat spell. Survived by wife and three children Harry Ross Woodson two brothers David of Elkhart Israel and three sisters Minnie Goshen Mrs L McClure and Mrs Joseph Kauffman. Funeral at Evangelical church New Paris Friday at 2 30 p m.
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Lewis Immel
Jackson Township
New Paris
Harry
Immel
Ross
Woodson Immel
David
Elkhart
Israel
Minnie
Goshen
L. McClure
Joseph Kauffman
Evangelical Church
Death of Henry Watts Sparks Fatal Episode in Mishawaka
While discussing the death of Henry Watts in Mishawaka, William Gray of South Bend, a longtime co worker at the Indiana paper mills, became agitated over the tragedy and suffered heart failure, dying shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watts
Mishawaka
William Gray
South Bend
Indiana Paper Mills
Fort Wayne Painter Dies From Self Inflicted Poison
Otis McKinley, 29, a painter and former Spanish-American War veteran, swallowed carbolic acid while walking in Fort Wayne. He died thirty minutes later despite rapid medical aid. His death is ruled a suicide tied to undisclosed depression. he was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis McKinley
Fort Wayne
McKinley
Italian conductor Creatore Arrested in Detroit on Domestic Charge
Giuseppe Creatore world renowned Italian composer and band leader was arrested in Detroit just after his first Detroit concert on a non support charge. His wife Anna Creatore and daughter Josephine followed him from Italy to New York and then Detroit arriving Sunday night. He posted bond of 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiseppe Creatore
Detroit
Anna Creatore
Josephine
Italy
New York
Death of Amanda Yoder 17 in Nappa family home
Miss Amanda Yoder daughter of Stephen Yoder died at the family residence in the west part of Nappa on Tuesday night. Funeral was held Thursday at the Amish church with interment in South Union cemetery. Cause of death is consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Yoder
Stephen Yoder
Nappanee
South Union Cemetery
State Christian Citizenship Assembly at Winona Lake
The National Reform Association will hold a State Christian Citizenship Assembly at Winona Lake on Friday and Saturday, August 18 and 19, preceding the annual Bible Conference at Winona. The event aims to promote civic virtue and Christian reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mora
Winona Lake
Winona
National Reform Association
An Evening With Japan at Fifth Avenue Church
The W F M Society of the Fifth Avenue M E Church invites all to a Japanese Tea at the parsonage on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. M. Society of the
Fifth Avenue M. E
Beardsley Ferry Boats and Early County Commerce
Early county records show Justice of the Peace governance before the county board. Dr Havilah Beardsley held a ferry license across the St Joe at Elkhart river mouth for four dollars annually. Ferry fares ranged from 75 cents for a wagon and six horses to 6 cents for a footman, with cattle four cents and hogs sheep goats one cent each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
County Board of Justices
James Mather
Arminius C. Penwell
John Jackson
Havilah Beardsley
Elkhart
St. Joe
Beardsley
Deserted Niles Girl and a Man of Many Wives
Police across five states pursue Lord Allen for a P. Scott who has duped multiple women. He married Belle Warner of Niles in October and deserted her in St. Louis. He claimed mines in New Mexico and has other wives in Denver Fort Worth and California. a photo aided the investigation. He is about 35 and reportedly has no steady job.
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Michigan
Indiana
Texas
California
South Dakota
Lord Allenfor
P. Scott
Belle Warner
Niles
St. Louis
Scott
New Mexico
Elkhart Girls Rescued After River Boat Capsize
James Walters John Altman Harry McCormick Louis Shultz and Stub Cohen of Findley Ohio camped at Michael Fetters farm. Yester day afternoon Altman and McCormick rescued two Elkhart girls whose boat capsized near the river beat. The girls refused to give their names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walters
John Altman
Harry McCormick
Louis Shultz
Stub” Cohen
Findley
Ohio
Michael Fetters
Altman
McCormick
Elkhart
State Superintendent Denies Institute Pay for Teachers
The state superintendent rules teachers will not be paid for attending county institute this year. A two percent exam attendance allowance was previously offered, but the decision holds that this constitutes sufficient compensation for attendance, causing discontent among educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Supt Rogers Says Logansport Asylum Reaches Capacity
Superintendent Rogers of the Logansport asylum states that he has one more patient than his facility can handle and all applications for admission will be suspended until space becomes available.
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Supt
Rogers
Logansport Asylum
Indi ana Northern plans extension to Warsaw
The Indiana Northern Railway, operating between Wabash and Marion, indicates it will extend its line north to Warsaw within a reasonable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Northern Railway Company
Wabash
Marion
Warsaw
Brick at Winona Highlights National Pride and Founding Figures
A. L. Brick, congressman, spoke at Winona introduced by Judge Rouse of Warsaw. He praised America's women and Washington, traced U S history from independence, and urged keeping founders' memory green. He argued wealth is a benefit and Washington's government reflects the people. He lauded McKinley Roosevelt Reed and other leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Brick
Winona
Rouse
Warsaw
Brick
Washington
America
United States
Ington
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Reed
Dog Days Come Again As Sirius Sizzles Summer Heat
A breezy regional essay explains the so called dog days of summer, linking the sultry period to the star Sirius and Alpha Canis Major. It notes the old myth of mad dogs and Santa Claus fading as science clarifies the heat is caused by the star’s rising.
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Santa Claus
Sirius
Dog
Affidavits Filed in Bedford Murder Case
Indianapolis special reports new affidavits filed tonight charging a society man a preacher and two laborers with murder and naming an accessory before and after the fact. Gov Hanly and A G Miller back the move though they refuse comment. The Chicago birth witness ties Eva Love to the murder and identifies a prominent Bedford figure as a target. Affidavits may lead to action, fed by a claimed Bedford reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bedford
Gov. Hanly
Miller
Chicago
Dr. Cullop
Townsend Leads Niles St Joseph Interurban Construction
Contractor Townsend directs an interurban project with 25 miles of camps and 300 workers grading and excavating. A steam locomotive assists as abutments for the Berrien Springs bridge are set, steel work to begin, rails laid and ballast completed several miles from Niles.
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Townsend
Niles- St. Joseph
Ditch Notice Demands Late Location Costs
Location costs in ditches 8 J Rowell Hoffman Weaver Sweveland and Shriver are due and payable. E E Drake, County Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Rowell
Hoffman
Weaver
Sweveland and
Shriver
E. E. Drake
Silver Bros. & Co Move to New Quarters
In New Quarters January 1st Silver Bros. and Co will occupy their new quarters in the Sanders Hay and Neidig block about January 1st. They will remain in their present room until after the holiday trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bros. & Co
Sanders, Hay & Neidig
Elkhart Auto Owners Organize for Protection
Auto owners of Elkhart county organized a committee led by Warren Hill to form a permanent association. August 22 meeting planned to elect officers with Goshen Nappanee and Wakarusa autoists invited. Also mentions Sidney Abbott at Manila Navy Yard and other local notes.
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Elkhart County
Elkhart
Warren Hill
Hill
Charles G. Conn
A. H. Beardsley
C. M. Eisenheiss
R. H. Hotchkin
George Briggs
Goshen
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Sidney Abbott
Elkhart High School
United States Navy Yard
Manila Harbor
Cronin Sues Four Fort Wayne Papers for Defamation
Bessie Cronin of Fort Wayne sues the Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel company Fort Wayne Morning Gazette Journal company A F Moynahan and Fort Wayne News company for 50000 each claiming defamation. She says articles sourced by Associated Press alleged she masked and held up a fellow student at Valparaiso in August 1903 at gunpoint. Her Lorain Ohio home is listed. News and Gazette printed retractions weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Cronin
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel
Fort Wayne Morning Gazette, Journal Company
A. F. Moynahan
Fort Wayne News Company
Valparaiso
Fire damages Auburn steam laundry plant
A blaze heavily damaged the Auburn steam laundry plant on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Jacob Barney, 80, died Monday at her Magley home in Adams county. Catherine Towner of Rochester and Scott Cook of Peru wed at noon Saturday. this is Mrs. Towner’s sixth marriage venture with two prior divorces. Also mentioned are J. Reynolds and Israel Leedy, Harvey Layden dead, J. Gottschalk who died of arsenic poisoning, and Benjamin Turner killed by an Erie freight train two years ago. the couple will move to San Diego California.
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Auburn
Jacob Barney
Magley
Adams County
Catherine Towner
Rochester
Scott Cook
Peru
Benjamin Towner
Erie
San Diego
Cal
Milford Tannery Sold To New Owner
J. Mackay sold the Milford Tannery to Scott Clayton who will continue the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Tannery
J. Mackay
Miford
Scott Clayton
Lost Tennis Racket Case
A case of a missing tennis racket is reported with notes to return the item to 618 S Sixth Street. The owner seeks recovery and details are minimal in the readable fragment.
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S. Sixth Street
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N. W. Dewey
Culp Automobile
Justice
County Infirmary
John L. Warden
Mother
Sig. Creatore
Beardsley's Ferry Boats
St. Joe River
Sarah Schafer
Gov
Hanly
Automobile Owners of
ARE
Ellkhart
Manila
188Th Reg
Whitley County
Pearl Barber
Jesse Nolan
W. F. Stanton
E. C. Bickel
St. Joseph Valley
J. Moe M. Smith
Indiana Railway Company
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