Larimer Leads State Rifle Team Tryout in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on August 15 a preliminary rifle contest named Lieut. H. W. McBride as the best scorer for the Indiana National Guard team bound for Sea Girt New Jersey on August 22. McBride along with 15 others constitutes the team with eight shooters, three alternates and one spotter to be named. two more men a coach and a captain finish an 18 man unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
H. W. McBride
Indiana National Guard
Sea Girt
N. J
McBride
Co. A. Second Regiment
Middleton
Carrier
Harry Dye
Dan Ruben
Ben. Wimmer
Charles White
Shields
J. F. Robinson
J. M. Thompson
William Middleton
H. W. Holman
Larimer
H. L. Rookwood
Dennison
Wesley Morris
Stutsman Reunion Held at Elkhart Island
The second annual Stutsman family reunion was held on Elkhart Island with attendees from Chicago and numerous Indiana towns. Officers elected included President Simon Ream and Vice President D N Stutsman, with readings, music, and devotions preced ing plans for the 1906 gathering on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stutsman
Elkhart
Rev. Felthouse
al Miller
Mr. Ream
Nellie Smith
Grace Barthel
Miss Riggle
Charles Ulery
L. G. Stutsman
Joseph Paulus
Emra Stutsman
Joe Bartmess
N. 4. Enders
W. M. Mitchell
O. Weatherhead
Ruth Kantz
Lavina Riggle
John Stutsman
Brethren Conference Opens Bible Institute in Indiana
The annual Bible Institute of Northern Indiana opened at the Whitehead church near New Paris with about 500 attendees from most counties. The first day focused on Sunday school topics and the conference proper begins tomorrow, with expected larger attendance soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible Institute of
Northern Indiana
Whitehead Church
New Paris
Indiana
Still Picking Huckleberries in Keeler Marsh
In the Duneom Marsh at Keeler workers gather about 25 crates of huckleberries daily. About 5060 cases have been picked so far. Guy Hills, buyer of the M. F. Phillips marsh, expects to net over all expenses about 250 for roughly 380 days of work. The Dowagiac News notes the luck of berry marsh buyers and their no-loss track record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duneom
Keeler
Guy Hills
M. F. Phillips
Not Heavily Patronized I O O F Greensburg Excursion
Patronage for the I O O F excursion to Greensburg was light due to threatening weather. One hundred twenty five tickets sold at the local station and seventeen at Elkhart. Aaron Miller of the North Side accompanied the trip and will enter the home to remain permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Elkhart
Aaron Miller
North Side
Couple Quietly Weds in South Bend
Charles Horace Myers aged 21 a Lake Shore yard conductor at Elk Hart and Miss Ethel M Cooper aged 19 of Elk Hart were secretly married in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Horace Myers
Lake Shore Yard
Elkhart
Ethel M. Cooper
South Bend
John Gilbert improves with Benton Harbor baths
John Gilbert, undergoing Benton Harbor rheumatism baths, shows marked improvement and can now walk. Doctors expect his complete recovery within a few weeks. Charlie Norris Disappears. Charlie Norris of South Bend vanished about four weeks ago and relatives have heard nothing since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert
Benton Harbor
Charlie Norris
South Bend
Pummer Heads to San Francisco to Manage Mining Interests
Leroy I. Pummer departed at noon today for San Francisco to oversee mining interests and will be absent for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy I. Pummer
San Francisco
Mennonite Brethren in Christ Camp Meeting Aids Local Attendance
The twenty fifth annual encampment of the Mennonite Brethren In Christ in Weaver's Grove near Dunlaps continues through August twenty with daily sessions. Some hundred tents stand, refreshment stands operate, and participants include H L Weiss and Miss Rose Lambert among visiting missionaries. Pulpit leaders include Rev S Lambert of Ohio Rev O B Henderson of Berlin Ontario and Rev C J Hoffman of Berlamont Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonnite Brethren In Christ
Weaver's Grove
Dunlaps
Elkhart
Goshen
H. L. Weiss
Chili
Rose Lambert
S. Lambert
Ohio
O. B. Henderson
Berlin
Ont
C. J. Hoffman
Berlamont
Mich
Death of Mrs. Anna Forney in Jackson township
Mrs. Anna Forney 77 widow of Daniel Forney dies at 4 30 am at Abe Moorehouse home southeast of New Paris heart trouble and dropsy. Survived by three children Mrs. C B Stiver Goshen Mrs Abe Moorehouse Jackson township Rev Hiram Forney Elkhart Prairie. Funeral Thursday at 7 0 from Brethren church 30 miles northeast of Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Anna Forney
Daniel Forney
C. B. Silver
Abe Moorehouse
New Paris
Elkhart County
Somerset County
C. B. Stiver
Goshen
Hiram Forney
Elkhart Prairie
Brethren Church
Milford
Largest St Joseph River interurban bridge planned by Indiana firm
The Berrien Springs Era reports a new interurban bridge over the St. Joe River will be the era’s largest structure. It will cost about 50 000 dollars with concrete abutments forming half the expense. Fifty car loads of cement will support abutments and the steel spans are being fabricated for rapid assembly. The contractor expects completion by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe River
Indiana Company
Man Slays Four-Feet Chicken Hawk and Odents Taxidermy
Jesse Deardorff shot a four foot one and a half inch chicken hawk as it threatened his flock. The bird was brought to town and chloroformed skinned and mounted by taxidermist Roy Rensberger for his collection valued over $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Deardorff
Roy Rensberger
Rensberger
Indiana
Compliment to Miss Manahan on Berlin voice study
Miss Sarah Manahan the city soprano has taken such strides in Berlin with Fraulin Wullner that her lessons have been donated by the instructor. Wullner, a renowned Berlin voice teacher, counts among her pupils some of the world’s greatest singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Manahan
Leroy’ S. Plummer
Berlin
Germany
Fraulin Wullner
Fraulin Wulllner
Lutheran Sunday School Annual Picnic Enjoyed at the Dam
The English Lutheran church Sunday school held its annual picnic at the dam with large attendance. A pleasure trip was taken by carriage, a basket dinner was featured, and a roller coaster and merry go round provided diversions for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Lutheran Church Sunday School
Society Events Ladies honor Misses Eleanor and Virginia Baker
A children's party was hosted this afternoon at Mrs. S. 8. Thomas's home from 3 to 6 honoring Misses Eleanor and Virginia Baker, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bram Baker of Boston. Forty guests enjoyed games, prizes, and a tempting spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Eleanor
Virginia Baker
Bram Baker
Boston
Two Brick Layers Join Court House Reconstruction
Two brick layers work on the court house north annex as slow wall progress continues. Contractor Perkinson pushes to speed the project and claims the contract will be completed on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
North Annex
Perkinson
Elkhart Painters Excursion Draws Small Crowd
Michigan City reports the annual trip of the Elkhart painters and decorators was a dismal failure with 159 aboard the Goshen to Michigan City train. The Trumpet Notes band performed in the park after arriving at 9 30. Last year the excursion brought nearly 2000 visitors to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Elkhart
Goshen
Lake Shore
Lake Erie & Western
Trumpet Notes Band
Kohlers Praise Kimball Hotel in Atlanta Climate
L. J. Kohler now steward of the Kimball hotel in Atlanta declares the southern climate highly satisfactory and free of yellow fever. He and his wife report excellent health and send regards to Goshen friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Kohler
Kimball Hotel
Atlanta
South
Kimball
Woman Discharged From Longeeliff Asylum Hospitalized on Train
Mrs Mattie Pollock traveling from Longeeliff asylum to Jackson township became hysterical en route. Miss Mazie Ridenhour, in charge, placed her on a cot in the baggage car when the train stopped at Wabash for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Longeeliff Asylum
Mattie Pollock
Mazie Ridenhour
Wabash
More Operators Return From the Great Northern Strikes
Telegraph students who left Goshen to replace striking operators on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific roads in the northwest returned to Goshen last night. They described violence by strikers, ongoing harassment, and wires to offices being cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Great Northern
Man Drowns at Cory Lake in Michigan
John T. Gilbert a Chicago sketch artist employed by Chicago newspapers and magazines was drowned at Corey Lake Michigan. His body was recovered about five hours later in about 25 feet of water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory Lake
John T. Gilbert
Chicago
Corey Lake
Mich
Freight wreck blocks yard traffic after brake beam drops
A west bound freight brake beam dropped to the ties in the local yards this morning causing one car to derail. Traffic was blocked for a short time while crews cleared the track.
Kellogg to take over Phelps sanitarium in Battle Creek
The idle May Bay Sanitarium formerly Phelps is to be bought by Dr. J. H. Kellogg who leads the sanitarium company. Receiver H. W. Hawk will be discharged Tuesday, and control passes to C. W. Post for the bondholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Bay
Phelps’ Sanitarium
Battle Creek
J. H. Kellogg
Sanitarium Company
H. W. Hawk
C. W. Post
Big Four Announces Cheap Sunday Excursion to Indianapolis
The Big Four plans a budget excursion next Sunday to Indianapolis. Officials say the trip will offer affordable travel for riders, with details on departure times and fares to be released soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Indianapolis
Household furniture sale by Mrs. S. L. St. Vrain
Parlor, bedroom and dining room furniture offered for sale by Mrs. S. L. St. Vrain at 110 North 6th Street. Sale dates listed as August 17, 18 and 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. St. Vrain
6Th St
Federal Court Hears City Buyout of Gas Plant
Judge Francis E. Baker presides a special session on Quim bey versus Consumers Gas Trust Co. Indianapolis to decide if the city may exercise its franchise option to purchase the gas plant at appraised value. Attorneys Winters Ayers Warrum Moores argue both sides as hearing extends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Baker
Quimbey
Consumers Gas Trust Co
Indianapolis
Consumers’ Company
Anderson and Baker
United States Supreme Court
Ferdinand Winters
Alexander C. Ayers
Daniel Waite Howe
Lewis C. Walker
Henry Warrum
Merrill Moores
Winters
Indianapols
Baker
Ex-County Treasurer Organizes Elkhar t Tourists to Denver
Ex county treasurer Cyrus Seiler of Elkhart arranges Elkhar t county travelers to attend the national grand army encampment in Denver. They plan to travel in a private car and Seiler handles transport for Goshen area veterans. Those interested should contact Seiler to join the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Seiler
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Denver
Col
National Grand Army
Mr. Seiler
Goshen and
Maxfields react to paper loyalty from Minnesota
Mrs J T Maxfield of Mankato Minnesota former Goshen resident and sister of Mrs Lu H Noble of Fifth street writes she wants The Democrat as long as she lives. She read the paper for over forty years since leaving Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
J. T. Maxfield
Mankato, Minn
Goshen
Lu. H. Noble
Fifth Street
Maxfields
Maxfield
Homeseekers Set Out for Winnipeg Under Kauffman
A party led by Daniel T. Kauffman left for a three weeks trip to Winnipeg Canada with members H. S. Cressman Joseph Musser A. S. Prescott Snyder and Raymer accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel T. Kauffman
Winnipeg
Can
Mr. Kauffman
Messrs
H. S. Cressman
Joseph Musser
A. S. Prescott
Snyder
Raymer
Dollar Stretching Sale At R C Viskniskki & Co
Attention is called to the page advertisement of R C Viskniskki and Co on page five. Many great bargains are enumerated which should prove of much interest to readers of The Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Viskniskki & Co
The
Democrat
Frida's Mental State Sparks Local Shock
Allen county farmer Henry L Frida, recently shot, shows memory loss and possible insanity. He has been moved from Fort Wayne hospital to his home as authorities monitor his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frida
Henry L. Frida
Allen County
Fort Wayne Hospital
Juvenile thieves plague Mishawaka police
Mishawaka faces a surge of juvenile thieves who have operated for months as police struggle to arrest them. Local authorities report ongoing robberies by young offenders as residents demand action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
German woman aged 70 detained at Indiana Harbor
Amelia Prendle, a German woman en route to South Bend, is described as demented and insane at Indiana Harbor where she is being held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Prendle
South Bend
Indiana Harbor
Population figures from South Bend directory rise to 54 614
The new city directory of South Bend lists 54 614 residents, up from 50 000 in 1904 and well above the 1900 federal census of 35 999. The 1905 directory records 24 273 names, including about 1 200 in River Park, with estimates using 2.25 names per person yielding up to 66 750. Mishawaka sits near 10 000 in similar estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
River Park
Mishawaka
Record Breaking Auto Run Through South Bend at 80 mph
W M Healey of Chicago and A A Mittler of Buffalo attempted a record run from Chicago to Buffalo at 80 miles per hour. They passed South Bend in rain, ignored a policeman, and used a compressed air whistle to frighten horses, aiming to beat weather and road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buffalo
N. Y
W. M. Healey
A. A. Mittler
South Bend
Lake Shore
Healey
Mittler
Goshen
Area Deaths Reported From South Bend and Lakeside
Mrs. Jacob Sonsley age 18 died in South Bend. Mrs. Margaret Geist age 85 born in Germany died in South Bend after coming to the county 24 years ago. A O Van Liew, 53, a well known druggist, died suddenly at Lakeside St. Joseph county from heart failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Sonsley
South Bend
Margaret Geist
Germany
A. O. van Liew
Lakeside
St. Joseph County
Warrant Issued For Assault In Connection With Camp Benjamin Harrison
J. J. Pearce of Co G First Reg M G swore out a warrant charging Chester Noel with assault and battery before leaving for Camp Benjamin Harrison Indiana. Pearce was fined $11 for his role. William Hoover and Gilbert Kenney, long in county jail and police court, entered John Manns Cafe last night refused payment for sandwiches. Hoover jailed, Kenney escaped. Hoover faces charges. no bail set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Pearce
Co. G. First Reg
M. G
Camp
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Chester Noel
William Hoover
Gilbert Kenney
John Mann
Poisoning at Kennedy's Barren Lake Resort Injures Chicago Jews
Fourteen people at the Chicago Hebrew colony at Kennedy's Barren Lake resort four miles east of Niles were poisoned. Four remain confined and in danger as physicians rushed to the scene. Authorities credit the swift arrival of Niles doctors with averting possible fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kennedy
Barren Lake Resort
Niles
Embezzlement Charge at Elkhart Country Club
E. G. Romaine a club steward at the Elkhart Country Club was arrested this afternoon charged with embezzling 400 dollars from collections he handled. He is detain ed at the police station awaiting a preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G
Romaine
Stewart
Elkhart
Tragic Grand Trunk Freight Collision Victim Named
Andrew Nelson, a Swedish resident of Chicago, died after being run over by an eastbound Grand Trunk freight train at Mill Creek, Indiana. His skull was fractured and both legs crushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nelson
Chicago
Grand Trunk
Mill Creek
Ind
Michigan Peach Crop Strains Rail Lines this Season
Michigan peaches flood the market as crop yields soar and transport lines warn they lack sufficient cars. Officials note the shortage could delay shipments and affect delivery timelines across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Hamlet murder case widens to possible tenant disappearance
Suspicion grows that David Moffat Reid may have killed tenant John Albertson and hidden him in or under an oat field. Albertson vanished about two weeks before Reid and his wife Mary E Stockwell Reid were killed in Hamlet on August 4. Reid’s will, probated in Starke circuit court, values his estate at $30,000 split among seven children. no provision for his wife or her kin is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Stockwell Reid
Hamlet
Indiana
Reids
David Moffat Reid
John Albertson
Reid
Albertson
Starke
Education of Mr Pipp to Play at Illinois Theatre Sunday
Two masters collaborated on Daniel V Arthur's comedy The Education of Mr Pipp with Digby Bell in the star role Mr J Wesley Pipp. Augustus Thomas provided plot and dialogue while Charles Dana Gibson inspired characters. Performances nightly with matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel V. Arthur
Mr. Pipp
Illinois Theatre
Digby Bell
Charles Dana Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Pipp
Real Estate Transfers in Goshen and Elkhart Areas
Real estate transfers include Gilbert G Cathcart and wife to Nancy E Rice for 8.44 acres in Washington township sections 26 27 and related parcels. Charles G Roy to Solomon Mier 120 acres in Benton township for 9000 dollars. Martha B Rose to Charles T Mason 102 acres in York township for 1000 dollars. Carrie R Howland trustee to Florence G Davenport quit claim on all interests for 1 dollar. Frances B Davenport to Florence G Davenport multiple lots in Beardsley Elkhart and Davenport Beardsley additions for 1 dollar. City of Goshen to Thompson Osborn tax title deed for portions of Wilden Walnut Hill additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert G. Cathcart
Nancy E. Rice
Washington
Charles G. Roy
Solomon Mier
Benton Tp
Martha B. Rose
Charles T. Mason
York Tp
Carrie R. Howland
Florence G. Davenport
Frances B. Davenport
Beardsley
North Elkhart
Davenport & Beardsley
Elkhart
City
Goshen
Thompson & Osborn
Wilden’s
Walnut Hi! Add
Beech Tree Claimed Immune to Lightning by Union
The Warsaw daily Union asserts the beech tree is immune from lightning and contends a beech has never been struck. The claim emphasizes the tree’s extraordinary resilience rather than scientific consensus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Daily Union
Three Shining Lights in the Sewing Machine World
The Domestic the Standard and the El dridge models have proven durable for over 35 years with a growing reputation. The ad claims no solicitors or costly sales methods and pitches attractive prices at Jones' Furniture Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Jones’ Furniture Store
Mrs. Lewis Poyser Visitation Noted in Indianapolis Relatives
Mrs. Lewis Poyser of Indianapolis is visiting relatives in this vicinity, with details noting her stay and the family connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Poyser
Indianapolis
Klopfenstein Wins North Side Sewer Contract
The Common Council awarded sewer construction on the North Side to John D. Klopfenstein for about 3 570 40. Bids also came from Chas E Katz and W W Hatch & Sons. Work includes lines on Third Street, Main Street, Garden and Middlebury to improve North Side drainage and spur future housing growth. Mayor Lowry presided with council members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Jenner
Lowry
Bender
Troyer
Marshal Banta
John D. Klopfenstein
Chas. E. Katz
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Mr. Klopfenstein
Third Street
Mill To
Queen
Main Street
Middlebury
Wilden Avenue
Garden
Local Briefs Report Poisoning and Fatalities in Area
Mrs Harriet Hood of Ossian was poisoned by cabbage and remained in critical condition. William L Simanton a DeKalb county leader died at his Auburn home, formerly of St Joe. A Weber child in Allen county survived after drinking butter coloring. Edward Freel suspects bones found near SS Peter and Paul school are those of his father and sister buried nearby. elder Freel was drowned in the canal and the remains will be buried in Huntington cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Hood
Ossian
William L. Simanton
DeKalb County
Auburn
Simanton
St. Joe
Henry Weber
Allen County
Edward Freel
Huntington
SS. Peter and Paul School House
Freel
Twenty Five Years Ago From The Democrat of August 1880
A retrospective column recalls births marriages and local events from August 1880. Highlights include a son born to Mr and Mrs Adam Rockenbaugh of Millersburg Henry Hazel and Emma Paulus wed Rev Moses Hess. J B Vesey’s 20th anniversary. Ira W Nash vanishes stirring rumors. political meetings in Goshen Benton township and a Democratic county convention naming candidates for state senate representative sheriff treasurer and commissioners. Numerous notices of visitors moves residences and travels are listed with names and places such as South Bend Panora Iowa New York Canada Jefferson Indiana and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Adam Rockenbaugh
Mil
Goshen
P. M. Henkel
M. M. Galentine
Capt. Simmons
Benton Township
Geo. Milburn
A. J. Shutt
W. H. Norton
H. D. Wilson
Dr. Montgomery
Daniel Morrisey
Charles T. Greene
Albert Osborn
John A. Smith
Hallie ‘Jones
South Bend
John Barringer
Panora
Iowa
Thomas H. Daily
Fifth Street
Harry Dean
New York State
Charley Rogers
Constan *Tine Band
Mary Motte
Virginia
L. H. Noble
Rose Brickley
Anderson
E. E. Drake
Jefferson
A. D. Hart
Maggie Cleis
Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brethren Conference
And
Bible Institute
Forney
Miss Manahan
Lutheran Sunday School
F. E. Baker
Simmons
Justice
David M. Reid
Illinois, Chicago
Klovfenstein
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