Government Accepts Fink Leaming Lots for Federal Building
The Helen Fink and Mrs Marian Leaming properties in Goshen are accepted as three fourths of the site for a federal building to cost about $70,000. The deal includes $4,500 for the Fink lot and $4,200 for the Leaming lot, with condemnation planned for the remaining quarter. Building to start next spring with possible $30,000 increase in appropriations to $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Fink, Leaming, Hale and Rhine
Lincoln Avenue
Sixth Street
Fink and
Leamning
Fink
Learing
Orlando A. Rhine
Cincinnati
John Hale
Goshen
Rhine-Hale
Congress
Starr
Barnhart
Beveridge
Shively
Post Office
Fink and Learning
Fintz
J. D. Osborne
Rhinos
Major Brackett
Indiana
Indianapolis
Charles W. Miller
Rhine
Harris fires warning to railroad after accident
Isaac Harris of Niles Michigan says he will sue the Lake Shore railway company for injuries to his son Moses Harris from a Mishawaka crash that killed Russell Earl unless a settlement is reached out of court. Harris reports a claim agent visited the Epworth hospital recently but was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Harris
Niles
Mich
Moses Harris
Epworth
South Bend
Misawaka
Russell Earl
Lake Shore Railway Company
Harris
Society Events Set At Home of Mr Herrold
Messrs. E. M. Smith and Jerry Herrold entertained several friends last evening at the home of the latter. Fried turtle was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. E. M. Smith
Jerry Herrold
Soaking Rain Craved by Local Agriculturists
Agriculturists express strong desire for a substantial soaking rain after five weeks without meaningful precipitation. A brief morning shower offered no relief, despite several recent indications of rain. Dusty highways reflect the prolonged dry spell and concern over crop health.
Elkhart Woman Declared Insane by Commission
Mrs Sarah Jane Frantz aged 68 was found insane by a commission of Drs Irwin Edmonds and Justice Whisler. Mother of Cyrus Frantz she is described as weak and practically helpless and imagines she lives in Elkhart. Until Longcliff acceptance she will be cared for at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Sarah Jane Frantz
Pastor Magor Returns. Church Services Resume
Rev. M. J. Magor, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, has returned from a four week annual vacation. Regular services will resume Sunday with sermons at the usual morning and evening hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Magor
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Samuel G Wise Turns 72 on a Friday the Thirteenth
Samuel G Wise, who has lived in the area for 36 years since moving from Joliet in 1873, marks his 72nd birthday on Friday the thirteenth. The unusual date does not disturb him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Wise
Mr. Wise
Joliet
Malted Milk Death Rumor In Infant Case
Infant John Ellis Sossman of Harlow W. Sossman died in South Bend from alleged poisoning linked to malted milk fed to the child. Authorities investigate the suspected cause as medical examiners review the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellis Sossman
South Bend
TWO REUNIONS DRAW MANY AT ISLAND PARK AND ROGERS BAND PARK
In Elkhart yesterday the Stutsman and Kauffman families held separate annual reunions. The Stutsman event at Island Park drew 1385 attendees with members from Mishawaka Syracuse Goshen Bristol and Chicago and elected new officers including President Shen and Secretary Florence Stutsman. The Kauffman gathering at Rogers Band Park drew 131 attendees with Moses Kauffman’s descendants and featured Prof. J S Hartzler of Goshen College and Prof. J D Umbenhour’s performance. A committee led by J M Kauffman will set the next reunion date and Ira Kauffman was chosen president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stutsman
Mishawaka
Syracuse
Goshen
Bristol
Chicago
J. C. Smith
Delaware
Daniel Stephenson
Shen
Samuel Stutsman
Peru
Florence Stutsman
John Bartho
Elkhart County Abstract Aims to Save Costs with Photography
Earl C. Rice of Elkhart County Abstracting tests record photographing at the county recorder's office using a Kodak style machine. The device, priced around 500 dollars, promises to cut copy costs to one fifth and produce accurate, error-free maps and documents. The firm handles hundreds of copies of county records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Abstract Company
Earl C. Rice
Elkhart County Abstracting Company
County Recorder
Rice
Eastman Company
Kodak
Elkhart County Abstract Co
Mortuary Record Godfrey Paul Edwin Godfrey Dies in Elkhart
Four physicians failed to agree on the cause as typhoid fever cited for four year old Paul Edwin Godfrey son of John Godfrey who died in Elkhart amid conflicting medical opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Paul Edwin Godfrey
John Godfrey
Elkhart
State Deputy Finds San Jose Scale in Goshen Orchards
Deputy H. S. Chamberlain under State Entomologist B. W. Douglas arrives in Goshen to inspect orchards nurseries and shade trees for San Jose scale. A. M. Murray assists. Pear and plum trees show widespread scale. Lime sulfur spraying urged. Beneficial insects noted. Farmers urged to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S.chamberlain
B. W. Douglas
Goshen
San Jose
A. M. Murray
Mr. Chamberlain
The
Democrat
Chamberlain
Funeral of Mrs W Ralph Wanner
Funeral services for Mrs. W Ralph Wanner will be held at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George W Willkinson 426 Jefferson street Elkhart Sunday at 2 30 o clock Rev A A Ogilvie of the Congregational church officiating Interment will be in Elkhart Goshen residents may take the 1 36 interurban car to Elkhart transfer to the Jefferson street car and exit at Fifth street for the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ralph Wanner
George W. Willkinson
Jefferson Street
Ekhart
A. A. Ogilvie
Congregational Church
Elkhart
Goshen
Fifth Street
Mishawaka Officer Faces Charges After Arrestee Accusation
George Carnahan of Mishawaka alleges intoxication and disorderly conduct by Merchant Policeman Heidt. Charges filed with Chief Jarrett as Carnahan and others will appear before the police board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carnahan
Mishawaka
Foust
Jarrett
Heidt
Carnahan
Board of Police Commissioners
Fun in a Boarding School at Irwin Opera House
Tonight at the Irwin Opera House audiences will see Fun in a Boarding School, a rip roaring comedy, with The Cardinals Conspiracy a New York Biograph lecture subject. Franklin Fox performs If I Only Had a Sweetheart and Blue Eyes. All shows nightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Opera House
New York
Franklin Fox
Public water debate in Elkhart over typhoid outbreak
The Elkhart Review argues the public water supply did not cause the typhoid epidemic, instead blaming private wells. It states the public system is of good quality while questioning the private sources as the outbreak trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Railroad Fire Damage Suit Claims Five Acres Burned
T C Holloway sues Pennsylvania Railroad in Kosciusko circuit court seeking 500 dollars damages alleging the railroad set fire to land on the Holloway farm west of Warsaw, burning five acres to the point of valuelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko
T. C. Holloway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Holloway
Warsaw
Gall Stone Removal Highlights Local Patient
Mrs. A. P. Anderson of Chesterton underwent surgery at a LaPorte hospital in which 194 gall stones were removed. She weighed 242 pounds, and the smallest stone measured about the size of a pigeon's eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Anderson
Chesterton
Laporte Hospital
Friends urge McMasters to enter Fifth Ward council race
Many of George R. McMasters' friends urge him to seek the Republican nomination for councilman from the Fifth ward, but he has not fully decided to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. McMasters
Councilman
Fifth Ward
Adopting New Methods in South Bend Post Office
Postmaster Crabill of South Bend adopts new methods to run the office. The changes will largely increase work volume while simplifying operations and workflows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crabill
South Bend
Elkhart Men Inspect Mishawaka Park Lighting
Local businessmen from Elkhart visited Mishawaka to review the park lighting system. They returned impressed by the display and may decide to install similar illumination in their own city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Mishawaka
Elopement Leads to Dowagiac Marriage
Flady Van Dusen an attractive 17 year old and Mishawaka youth William Orser eloped from Mishawaka to Dowagiac Michigan and were married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowagiac
Flady van Dusen
William Orser
Mishawaka
Mich
Rattlesnake Bite Leaves Monoquet Man Critical
Henry Kline of Monoquet Kosciusko county was bitten by a rattlesnake several days ago and remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kline
Monoquet
Kosciusko County
Express Package Arrives Damaged in Goshen
An express package received in Goshen a few days ago carried the phrase Please Oh Please this side up on the box. The note implies a request for careful handling during transit. No further details on sender or contents are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Miss Steffey Sings at Irwin Opera House Matinee and Night
Miss Mabel Steffey, soprano at St James Episcopal church, performs tomorrow at the Irwin opera house with matinee and evening shows expected to attract local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Steffey
St. James Episcopal Church
Irwin Opera’ House
New Pianist Agnes Noble Joins Jefferson Theatre Orchestra
Miss Agnes Noble daughter of Louis B Noble becomes the Jefferson theatre orchestra pianist. An accomplished musician she joins the ensemble, marking a notable advancement in local performing arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Noble
Louis. B. Noble
Jefferson Theatre Orchestra
Ninth Harlan reunion to be held August 22
The ninth Harlan reunion is set for Sunday August 22 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank K E Palmer in Nappanee. Local residents are invited to attend and share memories with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Frank KE. Palmer
Nappanee
Costs little goes far a bull dur ham cigar gents
Fragmentary line presents costs or trade terms mentioning ham cigar and a phrase little goes far. No clear event or identities are readable. Unable to extract a concrete person, place, or organization from the text.
Doctors' Licenses Revoked By State Board
The state board of medical examination and registration revoked the licenses of four physicians for advertising to defraud the public or selling liquor prescriptions. Willis Farrow Lee M. Barney Burnhard J. Kowenstrot of Fort Wayne and Dr. John H. Seneff of French Lick were named, with Dr. N. B. Spinall of Plymouth charged over license fraud and misrepresentation. Spinall must correct public reports claiming London London school graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board’ of Medical Examination
Willis Farrow
Lee M. Barney
Burnhard J. Kowenstrot
Fort Wayne
John H. Seneff
French Lick
Hot Springs
N. B. Spinall
Plymouth
London
Eng
Physicians’ and Surgeons’ College
Marshall County Clerk
London School
Federal Court Quarters Suggested for Judge Baker in Goshen
A Goshen federal building plan proposes quarters for Judge Francis E. Baker to hold sessions during visits. Currently he uses a library courtroom or the circuit court room, with a Cap Girardeau Missouri building cited as a model for federal court provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Goshen
Federal Building
Federal
Francis E. Baker
United States Circuit Court
United States
Bowen will probate and land bequest details
The will of Mrs. Susannah Bowen died August 5 is offered for probate. It states her husband receives no share by ante nuptial contract. Son Franklin Le Roy Aust gets a life estate in 40 acres and the buildings. daughter Mary Arvilla Smetzer gets 40 acres in fee simple. The home property is to sell and proceeds fund buildings on the son's land. Remainder divided equally. Executor named C. F. Gardner. New suit John Benjamin Butler vs Anna J. Winters for partition of 160 acres in Jackson township. Real estate transfers listed with several deeds and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Bowen
Anthony Deahl
L. Burr Whippy
John Bowen
Franklin LeRoy Aust
Mary Arvilla Smetzer
C. F. Gardner
John Benjamin Butler
Anna J. Winters
Jackkson Township
Eye Car exam introduced for Big Four Michigan division
The Big Four introduces an eye car feature in the Michigan division at Wabash where railway workers undergo examinations. Enginemen firemen conductors brakemen flagmen bridgemen inspectors and watchmen must take the test. Previously the division foreman rode the line to inspect crews, with some sent to Cincinnati for checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Wabash
Cincinnati
Eddie Dalka Saloon Closes After County Action
The Eddie Dalka saloon in Elkhart closed last night following a county action. Former Goshen resident Mr Dalka previously lived in Goshen and the event stems from actions held last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Dalka
Elkhart
Mr. Dalka
Goshen
August Picnic At Dangler's Tea and Coffee House
Daily August picnic promo at Dangler's Tea and Coffee House invites shoppers to fill baskets with refreshments. Local advert highlights daily features and specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dangler's
Dangler’ Tea
Births Reported for George Cobb Family
A son was born this morning to Mrs. George Cobb, bringing a new member to the Cobb household. The announcement lists the family name and the newborn status in the local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mornin
George Cobb
Forsyth Takes Leased Stonex Block for Goshen Café
James F. Forsyth from Chicago has leased the first floor and basement of the Stonex block at Main and Clinton for the Goshen Catering Co. He plans converting space into a cafe with a dining room on the main floor and lunch counters in the basement. Leases to C. S. B. & N. I. Railway and Wm. H. Snook run to 1911 and 1910 respectively. openings uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Forsyth
Chicago
Wilber L. Stonex
Stonex
Main
Clinton Streets
Goshen Catering Company
Forsyth
B. & N. I. Railway Company
John Tice
C. S. B. & N. I. Company
William H. Snook
Parole Application Filed for Lew Fuller in Murder Case
Lew Fuller serving life in Michigan City for his wife’s murder has an parole petition sent to Gov. Marshall. The request reached the governor’s office today after long preparation. Marshall, who led the prosecution in the Fuller case, will review the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Fuller
Marshall
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Fuller
Gov. Marshall
Fulter
Ill and improved conditions reported in city residents
Miss Ruth Walker of Chicago is seriously ill at her grandfather James White's North Side home. Mrs. A. E. Weaver is critically ill on South Main Street. J. F. Poyser shows little improvement. Miss Edma Carpenter of Albert Carpenter's family is sick with typhoid at John Carpenter's home. Mrs. Ray Bemenderfer near the city is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Walker
Chicago
James White
A. E. Weaver
South Main Street
J. F. Poyser
Ray Bemenderfer
Edma Carpenter
Albert Carpenter
Canadian Northwest
John Carpenter
Tempest and Sunshine at the Jefferson TV
Lem B. Parker's stage adaptation of Mrs. Mary J. Holmes' book was staged at the Jefferson last night before a sizable heat wave audience. Ouiia Marion played Tempest and Gertrude Holland Sunshine. both received praise for their performances and the production was helped by strong scenery from producer W. F. Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem B. Parker
Mary J. Holmes
the Jefferson
Ouiia Marion
Tempest
Gertrude Holland
Sunshine
W. F. Mann
Paving Contracts Awarded in Elkhart and Nearby Streets
The S. Saxon Co. of Chicago is favored to receive the Franklin Street paving contract at 653 234.42 dollars. H. G. Meyrich Co. of Morgan Park Illinois is favored for Front Johnson and Edwardsburg thoroughfares at 21 526.48 dollars for tarvia or taroid paving.
Northern Indiana fairs begin August 24 with racing circuit
Horse owners prepare for a series of fairs in Northern Indiana starting August 24 at Laporte and ending October 8 at Bourbon. A continuous racing circuit across Northern Indiana and Northern Ohio will offer first class purses throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Laporte
Bourbon
Ohio
Warsaw Man First to Get a Farm in Lands Draw
Joseph Furay of Warsaw Indiana drew first in the box for the Flathead Indian lands opening to settlers. The drawing determines first access to the lands soon to be opened for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Joseph Furay
Ind
Flathead
North Manchester Girl Dies. Rites Held in New Paris
The ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Beckner of North Manchester and formerly of New Paris died and her remains were brought to New Paris where funeral services were held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. Beckner
North Manchester
New Paris
Lost Card Case on Wilkinson Street
Fragmentary note details a case involving a card loss near Wilkinson Street and West Clinton Street with unclear parties and location. The text references a third party and potential averments but provides no dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibetseen
Wilkinson
An. Averé
West Clinton
Noble and nearby residents feature in busy local notes
Whitley county people travel for business and leisure across Indiana and Michigan. Longtime Noble county resident Mrs. Barbara Hosler dies. Miss Katherine Fink visits South Bend guest of J. B. Stoll. William Jennings Bryan buys a vehicle from Laporte Carriage Co. Numerous other locals, including Miss Bertha Wallgren and Miss Hazel Winters, are noted at visits and lake retreats. A 30 pound freshwater turtle on display in Wabash is highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley County
L. J. Brooks
Battle Creek
Mich
Barbara Hosler
Noble County
J. W. Replogle
South Witley
Rochester Sentinel
Katherine Fink
Sonth Bend
J. B. Stoll
William Jennings Bryan
Laporte Carriage Co
Beloit
Wis
A. Z. Wail
Fred Fryberg
Isabelle
Waukegan
Joe Pulse
Clarence E. Kerring
Syracuse
Bertha Wallgren
Chicago
J. W Wallgraf
Olle Wallgren
Earl Smith
Joe Heffner
Lake Wawasee
Wabash
Fannie Vorhees
Susan Fisher
Fremont
Ind
Judge Feldman
South René
Hazel Winters
Drs. Geyer
Klinger Lake
al. Galloway
Sturgis Journal
Wm. Snook
Goshen
R. Snook
Merle Jamison
Second
Clinton
Peru
Nancy Gallup
Maebel
Neoga
Ill
Zook
Milo Bradford
Elizabeth
A. Brackford
Silver Lake
Benson
Roger
E. M. Geyer
Kokomo
Mira
Frank H. Smith
Charles Donaldson
Arthur Estes
Louis Batchelor
George
Ed Fredeke
Charles Witt
Gerald Green
Emily Ricketts
Washington
Davis County
U. S
Charles W. Miller
Laporte
J. E. Meyer
Messrs
Ernest, Cline
Cleix Starr
Indianapolis
Federation of American Motor Cyclists
Band Concert Tonight At Rogers Park Park
A band concert and moving pictures are on tonight at Rogers Park. The event features a popular five cent dance and a pleasant evening for all. Various bargain sale items including desks chairs tables and grocery fixtures are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Band ‘Park
the Park
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Fred C. Brackett
South Third ‘Street
Mortuary Record
State Board
Federal Court Quarters
Plora A. Conley
Claude C. Lee
Concord
Minnie B. Thorntom
Albert Lt. Span
George R. Parsons
Joseph A. Chamberlain
Union
Lute A. Coats
George W. Hattle
Mary EB. Obright
Charles Kahler
Elkhart Township
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