Mrs Abbott Injured After Auto Plunges Down Cranberry Hill
Mrs. Frank P. Abbott and chauffeur John Warstler were badly involved when the Abbott car, containing their children, failed on Cranberry Hill near Syracuse and rolled over. Mrs Abbott sprained her back, Warstler was trapped under the vehicle, and the auto suffered $260 damage. all others escaped serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Abbott
John
Frank
Harold Becker
Lake Wawasee
Abbott
Cranberry Hill
Syracuse
John Warstler
Lodge of Court of Honor Instituted in Goshen
Goshen court No. 872 of the Order of the Court of Honor was instituted in Goshen last night by W. J. Belknap of Ann Arbor. Forty members signed the charter, open for two more weeks. meetings will be held in Modern Woodman hall Hyde Block. Officers elected include Past Chancellor Oscar Jay Chancellor A. S. Menaugh Vice Chancellor Mrs D. J. Irwin Recorder D. J. Troyer Chaplain Mrs Oscar Jay Conductor Miss Margaret Greiner Guard Sherman Sutliff Sentinel Jack O'Sha Directors W. Brown J. A. Higgins G. E. Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Court
Order of the Court of Honor
Springfield
Goshen
W. J. Belknap
Ann Arbor
Mich
Woodman Hall
Hyde Block
Oscar Jay
A. 8S
Menaugh
D. J. Irwin
D. J. Troyer
Margaret Greiner
Sherman Sutliff
Sentinel
Jack O’shaa
W. Brown
J. A. Higgins
G. E. Weaver
Suit Filed Against American Mutual Life Insurance Company
Court notes report a new suit against American Mutual Life Insurance of Elkhart by Arthur Miles E Mary and Edwin Cramer over two policies on Cordelia Cramer who died at TS years. Plaintiffs claim nearly 900 invested while company offers 268. Ten petitioners seek state audit of American Mutual. Also a rebated license case for Daniel Boomershine and James Waver ing in Nappanee each received 50. Sam Cottrell jailed 12 days after intoxication. injured during arrest on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Elkhart
Arthur
Miles E
Mary
Edwin Cramer
Cordelia Cramer
American Mutual Company
Daniel Boomershine
James Wavering
Justice Whisler
Sam Cottrell
South Bend
Main Street
Marshal Banta
Two Barns Burned on S B Eason Farm
Two small barns on the farm of S B Eason northeast of Brighton in Lagrange county burned together with their contents. Cause unknown. Loss about 600 dollars with 325 dollars insured by Farmers Rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Eason
Brighton
Lagrange County
Farmers’ Rescue
Elkhart Couple Welcome Nine Pound Daughter
Mr and Mrs M S Whitehead of Elkhart announce the birth of a nine pound daughter on August 3. The Whiteheads, well known in Goshen, extend thanks for support from friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Whitehead
Elkhart
Aug
Whitehead
Goshen
Fire department buys team of fancy steppers
Elkhart fire department pays W. C. Elliott $450 for a team of fancy horses. The purchase is announced today in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
City of
Elkhart
W. C. Elliott
Stock sues Gillette for $125 on account
Frederick W. Stock has sued William R. Gillette on account demanding judgment for $125. The filing indicates a civil action seeking payment of the amount alleged due. The case adds to local docket activity involving small debt matters in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Stock
William R. Gillette
Elks Head to St. Joseph for Sunday Game
The Elks plan a trip to St. Joseph for a Sunday game on August 13th. Community fans await details on venue and kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elks
St. Joseph
Elderly man survives fall down elevator shaft at store
Yockey Dutch, about 65, intoxicated, fell into the Economy department store elevator shaft about 4:30 pm. He was rescued with a deep scalp wound and an eye abrasion, revived at Dr. E F Ash’s clinic, and then left unattended. Further complications feared if not cared for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yockey
Dutch
Economy
E. F. Ash
Home Telephone board approves $1000 Goshen exchange cable
Elkhart directors ordered new cable for the Goshen exchange costing 1000, with a switchboard installation due by September 1. Current Goshen and Elkhart boards are fully loaded. State tax assessment totals 130 per mile for Home company versus 40 per mile for Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
The
Home Telephone Company
Elkhart
State Board of Taxation
Bell Company
Elkhart County
Killed at Auburn by railroad accident
Lake Shore fireman John H H Macey was killed at Auburn when his locomotive pulled into the station. While adjusting a bolt on the lower cab step he did not see a baggage truck on the platform near the track and was struck and dragged beneath the wheels. He died within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HH. Macey
Lake Shore
Auburn
Macey
Miss Lelia Rogers Receives Shower Before Wedding
Miss Lelia Rogers soon to wed Bert Brooks was honored at her home 202 Queen Street with a large informal wedding shower hosted by her friends. She received many beautiful keepsakes as light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia Rogers
Bert Brooks
Queen Street
Fine Pianos and Organs at Shrock and Waugaman
You are invited to call at 108 East Washington Street to see a fine line of pianos and hear the Kimball player piano. Several latest records on the phonograph, bargain-priced organs, late sheet music hits, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Shrock & Waugaman
E. Wash. St
Winona Assembly Hosts Benefit for Monsieur Henri Morin
Winona Assembly arranged a benefit performance for Monsieur Henri Morin after a tour with the band drew poor crowds. The event aimed to support the performer and boost local attendance during the tour stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Assembly
Monsieur Henri Morin
Will Ship Wednesday Car Load of Horses to East Buffalo
W. C. Elliott announces shipment of a car load of horses to East Buffalo next Wednesday. The move plans to transport multiple horses under specified arrangements for delivery and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Elliott
East Buffalo
Tommy Y Wins at Lawrenceburg Pace Show
Tommy Y driven by Harry McIntyre of Goshen won the 2:18 pace at Lawrenceburg Indiana yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Y
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Harry McIntyre
Goshen
Sick List Notes Goshen College Student Illness
Miss Raymer of Goshen College is confined to her room by illness.
Frank Shaffer chosen assupt successor for water works chief
At a council chamber meeting the water works and light committee chose Frank Shaffer, formerly city electrician and current Hawks Electric employee, to take temporary charge of the water works and light plant. No contract exists yet and Shaffer would replace Dill if he moves to city employment. Seven applicants were reviewed. Shaffer is viewed as best for the superintendency, with Dill’s former salary around 75 dollars monthly, Shaffer’s salary discussed at 1209 dollars per year, and Mrs. Shaffer opposing the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works and Light Committee
Council Chamber
Frank Shaffer
City
Hawks Electric Company
Mr. Shaffer
Hawks Company
Supt
Dill
Shaffer
Hawks Electric. Co
Bucklen railway plans stir comments from local officials
Strafford Maxon and Luther Swinehart debated Bucklen Valley line plans. Maxon claimed the line would not extend to Elkhart for years and may be sold to a firm to run from Middlebury to Goshen. Swinehart said the Middlebury Elkhart route remains possible with a Goshen passenger spur, while the line stays freight focused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strafford Maxon
Herbert E. Bucklen
Elkhart
Truth
Bucklen
Middlebury
Goshen
Mr. Maxon
Angola
la Srange
Swinehart
Luther Swinehart
Supt
Safe guaranteed securities ad targets guardians and ladies
An urgent investment pitch offers $1500 to $2000 in guaranteed securities netting 5 percent. It proclaims absolute safety and appeals to guardians or ladies with funds for careful investment. Must be taken at once, directed to a Democrat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X. Democrat
Becoming a Luxury Nut Prices Rise Amid Shortage
Nuts become a luxury as supply gaps and crop shortages drive rapid price increases. Confectionery firms handling shelled and unshelled nuts report no relief in sight and escalating costs for their products.
Reverend Fradenburg Returns For Evening Service
Reverend Fradenburg will return from vacation tonight and regular services will be held at the Baptist church tomorrow.
Big Strawberry Yield From Valparaiso Patch
William Topper near Valparaiso picked 1,400 crates from a two acre field planted with 3,500 strawberry plants, marking a notable harvest in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Topper
Valparaiso
Ray sells Benton township farm for $9000
Charles G. Ray has sold Soldier a Benton township farm for nine thousand dollars. The transaction records a transfer of the farm property from Ray to Soldier in Benton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Ray
Soldier
Benton Township
Worthless Son in Law Threatened by 60 Year Old Clark
Charles Clark aged 60 employed on the Warsaw Goshen interurban grade threatened to kill his son in law Henry Morgan if he ever catches him. Clark, his wife and children head home to Greencastle Ind after quitting the grade. Morgan's wife Julia 19 with twins endured abuse and begging before leaving North Manchester for Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clark
Henry Morgan
Clark
Greencastle
Ind
Morgan
Manchester
Julia
North Manchester
Wabash
Marion
City ordinance restricts water use during fires and sprinkling hours
Ordinance 155 requires fire alarm hydrants to be closed and street sprinklers to stop water use except when necessary. Sprinkling limited to 6 9 am and 5 8 pm with meters exempt. Violations or unpaid water rent allow the committee to cut off supply with $1 restoration fee.
High School Notes Portray Faculty Changes and Plans
Miss Mildred Bubenzer of Rome Indiana will fill the vacancy caused by Miss Clara Troutwein’s one year leave teaching physiology and geography in the seventh and eighth grades. Miss Edna Haines of Bloomingport Ohio will succeed Miss Elinor Williamson as first primary teacher after Williamson resigned. Miss Charlotte Carmein requests a six month leave to attend Washington State normal school. board action pending. School begins Monday September 4 with some rooms being papered.
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Mildred Bubenzer
Rome
Ind
Clara Troutwein
Bubenzer
Indiana University
Edna Haines
Bloomingsport
Ohio
Elinor Williamson
Haines
Oberlin
Williamson
Charlotte Carmein
Seattle
Wash
Washington State Normal School
Elk Hart Among Cities With Moderate Death Rates
Among 14 mid sized cities Elk hart ranked fourth lowest in June deaths. The state urban rate was 13.5 while rural was 10.1. Go shen recorded nine deaths at a rate of 12.8, seven tenths above the average for its class. South Bend logged 54 deaths for a 15.2 rate. Elk hart county reported 41 deaths for a 10.5 rate, also the northern third state average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Goshen
South Bend
Elkhart County
Co Gs Crack Marksmen Qualify for State Team Trial
Co G First Regiment J N G returned from the state encampment at Ft Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis. Capt Pease reports 42 men, with Serge Noel and Corporal Shirley Larimer qualifying for the regimental team to form Indiana’s 18 member state team for Sea Girl New Jersey test shoots. Larimer shot 23 of 25 with four bullseyes. Noel scored 20 of 25. Weatherhead and Horn won tug of war. No sickness reported. Pease hails Co G as among Indiana’s best guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seret
Noel
Charles Weatherhead
Samuel Horn
Co. G
Former Goshen Girl Sues for Divorce in Chicago Case
In Chicago yesterday John Irving Pearce son of the Sherman House proprietor is accused of extreme cruelty toward wife Maude Davis Pearce. He allegedly struck her and threatened her life after being ordered to leave their Michigan Avenue home. She seeks custody of their 12 year old son and alimony.
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Chicago
John Irving Pearce
Sherman House
Maude Davis Pearce
Michigan Avenue
Local Notices From Angola Bluffton and Auburn
Mr Ferrier of Angola at 84 still operates an auto with safety and precision. Mr and Mrs W A Donaldson of Bluffton celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. J Howard Wagner of Auburn accepts principalship of Auburn high school. Mrs Daniel Stroman of Wolcottville, 83, dies suddenly after returning from church services.
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Ferrier
Angola
W. A. Donaldson
Bluffton
J. Howard Wagner
Brown, Best & Wagner
Auburn
Daniel Stroman
Wolcottville
Lawyer H. C. Morgan Arrested on False Pretenses Charge
H C Morgan, who practiced law for three or four years at Huntington and was cited for contempt in several cases there, was arrested in Fort Wayne and jailed on a warrant from Winchester police chief J M Fletcher charging him with false pretenses. His father, a well off farmer near Warren Huntington County, has repeatedly helped him out of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Morgan
Huntington
Fort Wayne
J. M. Fletcher
Winchester
Warren
Huntington County
Election to vote subsidy for interurban line Warsaw Peru
Citizens of Warsaw will vote next Tuesday on a $25,000 subsidy for an interurban railway extending from Warsaw to Peru via Mentone and Akron. The line would improve rail access to Warsaw from nearby towns Mentone Akron and Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Peru
Mentone
Akron
Pension Increase for Paoli Editor Major Simpson
Major John R. Simpson, editor of the Paoli Democrat, has been granted a pension increase to 72 dollars per month. He was stricken with paralysis several months ago and is feared not to recover from his disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Simpson
The
Paoli Democrat
Bleaching Blue Leads Grocers With Top Quality
Russ Bleaching Blue advertises as the best in cleaning and bleaching services, claiming leading grocers use their products at a premium price of 10 cents and warning against cheaper imitations.
Creatore Ordered to Pay Support in Detroit Case
The Italian band master Creatore must pay his wife Signora Anna Creatore seven dollars weekly for support and cover travel expenses from New York to Detroit and back. He is held on a $300 bond to comply with the court order issued by Justice St. Aubin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creatore
Detroit
Signora Anna Creatore
Justice St. Aubin
New York
Creature
14 year old Hazel Miller taken to hospital in South Bend
Miss Hazel Miller of Syracuse, aged 14, was taken to St. Joseph hospital in South Bend for treatment of inflammatory rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Miller
Syracuse
St. Joseph Hospital
South Bend
Pastor Menaugh To Fill Pulpit In Nappa Nee Tomorrow
Reverend A. S. Menaugh travels to Nappa Nee to fill the pulpit tomorrow replacing Reverend Flory who is unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Menaugh
Nappanee
Rev
Flory
Harness Mud Turtles To Cultivate Onion Fields
In Noble county Long Swamp a grower trains mud turtles to smooth shell edges and mount copper wire to create a trolley system. Turtles pull a leaf-plank trolley across onion rows while knives weed and cultivators uproot weeds, powered by a light battery to keep them moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Swamp
Noble County
Milford Mail
Amusements: Mantell Reopens Shakespearean Repertory at Irwin
Robert Mantell regains his former stage prominence at the Irwin theater reviving Shakespearean works and The Dagger and the Cross this season. The Bucklen in Elkhart redecorates, actors and tours include Isle of Spice and Lulu Glaser in Miss Molly Dollars. No date given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mantell
Irwin
Cross
Lulu Glaser
Robert Lorraine
Predictions of Prof Allen Foreseeed 1905 Calamities Fulfilled
In Plainwell Michigan the 1905 yearly predictions of Professor Allen foretold the south as a center of yellow fever and other fatal diseases and claimed the Russia Japan war would end without either side giving up ground, both of which proved tragically accurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Plainwell
Mich
South
Russia
Japan
Big Four Expansion Plans Include Marion Yard Upgrade
The Big Four railway begins a Marion improvement with an expected outlay of 25000 to 30000 dollars. New yards are being constructed as part of the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Big Four Railway
Marion
Man Carl Bennington Arrested in Elkhart For Alcoholism
Carl Bennington, allegedly from South Bend, was taken into custody in Elkhart. Police cited his struggle with alcoholism as a factor in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bennington
South Bend
Elkhart
Local Market Sees Big Season for Watermelons and Canteloupes
Home grown water melons and cantaloupes are in the market. The crop this year is very large.
Speeding Car Ignites Gasoline On Bristol Road
An auto owned by Homer Dickinson of Coldwater Michigan wrecked and burned about 8:50 PM five miles north of Elkhart on Bristol road after speeding down a steep hill. Dickinson and E S Curtis suffered loss of coats and hats as gasoline exploded from signal lamps. A second Dickinson car driven by C A Kempton of Chicago stopped the crash before contact. The cars were being taken to Chicago to trade for a larger vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Dickinson
Coldwater
Mich
Elkhart
Bristol Road
Dickinson
E. S. Curtis
Curtis
C. A. Kempton
Chicago
Goshen Defeats Winona In Fast Ball Clash
The Goshen team shut down Winona with strong defense and timely errors. Enyart and Cox hit triples for Winona but runners failed to advance, while L. Kelly sparkled at third and Engert pitched well for Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Assembly Review
Goshen
Winona
Abe
Enyart
Cox
L. Kelly
Drucky
Engert
Brokesha Lake Breezes Reflect Warm Dry Weekend
The Copeland Burkey and Mock families enjoyed last Saturday at Brokesha Lake. Potts and Madlem are on a two week vacation camping there. Threshing outfits whistled as grain yield looked good. Goshen visitors Henry Brown and Matt Wissinger toured Constantine. Fred Hixon hosted friends at the cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland, Burkey
Mock
Potts and
Madlem
Henry Brown
Matt Wissinger
Goshen
Constantine
Fred Hixon
Hixon
Fred
Clinton Area Social Notes Highlights
Miss Ida Zook of Vistula visited Clinton friends on Sunday. Miss Martin of Milford stayed with cousin Mrs. M. Goodyear. Miss Grace Brundage vacationed in Lagrange and Rome City. The Silver Street conference opens next Wednesday. David Miller funeral held at Mennonite church. Mrs. Anna Harper moved to Goshen for her new home. Mr. and Mrs. Anna Kauffman spent weekend at Valentine with L. D. McKibben family. Miss Bess Haglind visited aunt Miss Maggie Haglind and returned to LaGrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Zook
Vistula
Clinton
Martin
Milford
M. Goodyear
Grace Brundage
Lagrange
Rome
Silver Street
David Miller
Mennonite Church
Anna Harper
Goshen
Anna Kauffman
Valentine
L. D. McKibben
Bessis Haglind
Maggie Haglind
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Listed
Jacob A S Longacre transfers part lot in original plat of Elkhart to Clara B Nelson for 3500 dollars. Mayo Thomas sells lot in Hiram D Thomas Add Elkhart to Roberta Stahr for 250 dollars. Fremont Thomas transfers lot in Hiram D Thomas Add Elkhart to Margaret Stahr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob A. S. Longacre
Clara B. Nelson
Elkhart
Mayo Thomas
Roberta Stahr
Hiram D. Thomas Add
Fremont Thomas
Margaret Stahr
Hiram D. Thomas
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Mrs.abbott
Mrs. Abbott
Chaffeur
John Warstier
Lodge OF Court OF Honor
Mutual
Calis
Assupt
S. Maxon
At the Baptist Church
Charlies Clark
Sea Girl
Pease
Indiana
M. S. Davis
Bucklen Opera House
Bobby Barry
George M. Cohan
Little Johnny Jones
Jefferson
George W. Roscoe
Irwin Opera House
Buick Opera House
Hans and
Nix
Okkee
May Irwin
Mrs. Black
Pacific Coast
Kee
Charles Krutz
Michigan
Brokesha Lake
Clinton News
Benton Harbor
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