Youth Takes Strychnine in Busse Saloon Tragic Suicide
William Snobarger a 22 year old laborer living at 504 South Tenth street took strychnine at 8 p.m. while at Chr Busse's and died shortly after on the lawn in front of the Dalka saloon opposite the I S M S station. Surviving are his mother four sisters and one brother. His sister Maude Snobarger was to be married Thursday. the wedding is postponed. An inquest by Coroner Dewey was ordered. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon. Burial in Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Snobarger
Anna Snobarger
South Tenth Street
Chr. Busse’s
Dalka
Jenner
Lyman Bartholomew
Busse Place
Busse’s
J. A. Cook
Snobarger
Dewey
Elkhart
C. F. Urquhart
Lizzie
Hazel
Maude Snobarger
Overwork Charged in Wiedenbeck Wreck Deaths
Elkhart railroad men assert overwork caused the deaths of Engineer Wiedenbeck and Fireman Pletcher in the Air Line Junction freight wreck near Ohio. They say both men had worked 48 hours straight prior to the incident despite concerns about vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Wiedenbeck
Pletcher
Goshen
Air Line Junction
Ohio
Progress on court house reconstruction advances
Contractor Perkinson began work last spring and a large force is up on the south annex walls. The second story will start soon as walls rise and most slow work is finished. Materials are delivered with no delays expected. A boiler and smokestack contract for the county jail will be let in September and heating installation will start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Perkinson
Minger Announces Daughter Hattie to wed Swinehart
West Water street couple Mr and Mrs Jacob Minger announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Hattie to Mr Albert Swinehart son of Mrs Simon Swinehart of South Third street. The ceremony will be held at the bride's parents home on the evening of August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Minger
West Water Street
Hattie
Albert Swinehart
Simon Swinehart
South Third Street
Chinese laundry owner plans another trip to China
Charley Lue, owner of a East Lincoln Avenue Chinese laundry, has made three trips to China since arriving in the U.S. He has a wife and three children there, and he plans to travel to the Orient again. His mother is nearly 90 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Lue
East Lincoln Avenue
China
Mr. Lue
Orient
Stranger Sought by Police on Serious Charge
Police seek a stranger wanted on a serious charge and have not yet located him. The case involves an active investigation with the suspect at large.
Tents Going Up Ahead of Elkhart Chautauqua Meet
Tents for the big chautauqua gathering at Highland Park in Elkhart are being erected today as preparations swing into full gear. Local organizers expect crowds and events to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Elkhartm
Indiana Railway Offers Three Cents Per Passenger for Track Use
J McM Smith vice president and general manager submits to the South Bend board of public works a detailed letter outlining policy on allowing interurban railways to use city tracks. The line would charge three cents per passenger and may pursue the same terms in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railway Company
J. McM. Smith
Board of Public Works
South Bend
Goshen
Narrow Escape At Syracuse Woman Seeks Truth
Ray Dead! called on Miss Grace Ketring in Syracuse Sunday night when a 32 calibre revolver bullet shot through the window and into the wall near her head. The incident, with no known enemies for Miss Ketring, created major citywide excitement as investigators probe the mystery surrounding the near-fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Grace Ketring
Syracuse
Miss Ketring
Isaiah Ketring
Sting of a Bumble Bee Claims Life of Aaron Rhodes
Aaron Rhodes, 55, a farmer near Silver Lake in Kosciusko County, died after a bumble bee sting to the leg. He collapsed within twenty minutes after the bite while mowing weeds on his farm. The sting left a severe swelling. he had been stung by a honey bee weeks earlier and nearly died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Rhodes
Silver Lake
Kosciusko County
Rhodes
Court notes and marriages in Noblesville Goshen Elkhart
Lyman C. Wine sues Jonas O. Hoover to foreclose a $2 mechanic’s lien with $25 attorney fees sought. J. S. Dodge Jr. files receivership against Robert Jones Co. of Elkhart. Marriage licenses issued to Ira Stutsman and Emma Hess. Gerrit Clason Jr and Nelia Hoogenboom. Clarance Mills and Jennie May Young. William R. Martin and Laura Sterling. Edward Ferguson and Lara C Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman C. Wine
Jonas O. Hoover
J. S. Dodge Jr
Noblesville Milling Co
Robert Jones Company
Elkhart
Ira Stutsman
Goshen
Emma Hess
Gerrit Clason
Nelia Hoogenboom
Summer Travel Draws City Residents Away
Summer travel reaches peak activity with many residents out of town on vacations. The season matches or surpasses prior years, with trips especially to eastern destinations, leaving the city notably quiet.
Indiana Transportation to Order New Steamer for Lake Route
Chicago paper reports Indiana Transportation Co likely to order a large steamer for the Michigan City Chicago route to run with the steamer Indianapolis next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana Transportation Company
Michigan City
Indianapolis
Did Not Elope Report Corrected on Auburn Pair
A published note claimed Frank Nicolai and Belle Depew of Auburn eloped to Avilla and wed. The paper reports this as false, calling it a joker prank on reporters and urging prosecution and the full limit of penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nicolai
Belle Depew
Auburn
Avilla
First Christian Picnic at Island Park Elkhart
The annual picnic of the First Christian church Sunday school was held today at Island Park in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Picnic
First Christian Church
Island Park
Elkhart
Holderman Reunion Held in Wakarusa Today
A Holderman family reunion is taking place today in Wakarusa, bringing together relatives for a remembrance gathering and shared activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holderman
Wakarusa
Miller Looks to 1908 Gubernatorial Run
Dispatch from Indianapolis reports Attorney General Charles W. Miller likely to seek the Republican nomination for governor in 1908 though he stays coy on an official announcement. He plans no statements until after his term ends in early 1907 while his supporters mobilize in the Thirteenth and Twelfth districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State House
Charles W. Miller
Million for Adopted Son in Muskegon Estate
The death of Mrs. H. C. Hackley of Muskegon Michigan leaves an estate valued at several million dollars making Moore Hackley an Indiana born adopted son a millionaire. Hackley was once a resident of LaPorte County and the adopting mother gave him her surname. The 24 year old heir has an aged grandfather in Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hackley
Muskegon
Mich
Moore Hackley
Indiana
Jolly Lake Wawasee Outing Hosted by Misses Leacock
Society notes describe a ten day outing at Bellezza cottage on Lake Wawasee hosted by Misses Abbie and Wilma Leacock. Guests include Lea cock and Scott of Monmouth NL Miss Smith and Mr. E Galterio of Pittsburg H Driemeyer of St. Louis C Leacock Galesburg NL J Leacock Pittsburg H Leacock and J D Donald Chicago Misses Strieby Callander Sprague Syracuse E Banta Panama and Misses Zollinger and Banta Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wawasee
Abbie
Wilma Leacock
Bellezza
Leacock and
Scott
Monmouth
Miss Smith
E. Galterio
Pittsburg
H. Driemeyer
St. Louis
C. Leacock
Galesburg
J. Leacock
H. Leacock
J. D. Donald
Chicago
Strieby
Callander
Sprague
Syracuse
E. Banta
Panama
Zollinger and Banta
Benton
Completing Historic Block Projects This Winter
In the coming weeks most spring building programs will near completion. The Sanders-Hay-Neidig block aims for occupancy by January 1, 1906 with interiors possibly finished December 1 and the theatre section by November 6. Other projects including Leidner-Bartholomew, C. H. Brooks, and Kohler and Riggle rooms progress, while Hawks-Gartner is being expedited after slower superstructure work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders-Hay-Neidig
Leidner-Bartholomew
C. H. Brooks
Charles Kohler
Charles Riggle
Hawks-Gartner
Hess Stutsman Nuptials At Elkhart Prairie Home
Miss Emma Hess and Mr Ira Stutsman were married at noon today in the home of Rev Hiram Forney on Elkhart Prairie. The couple will reside in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hess
Ira Stutsman
Hiram Forney
Elkhart Prairie
Stutsman
Goshen
Saloon Business Seen Reopening With A Fausch Return
Reports say A Fausch will re engage in the saloon trade and move into the saloon soon vacated by Christian Busse who plans retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Fausch
Christian Busse
Fishermen Harvey Apple and John Shank Return From Hunter's Lake
Harvey Apple and John Shank returned from Hunter's Lake with a fine catch of fish, signaling a successful outing and bountiful haul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Apple
John Shank
Hunter’s Lake
Music and Reading Instruction At Elk Hart County Institute
The Elk Hart County teachers institute featured Prof Bremer on music teaching and Mrs Mikels on reading interpretation. Lectures emphasized using author words for accuracy, questions aligned to content, and memorization to extend vocabularies. Prof Hall linked education to character development, while Mr Conner, Prof Bremer, and Miss Crowell contributed readings and a vocal solo. The event highlighted strong turnout, secretary Shamory’s leadership, and trustee attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer
Mikels
Conner
Noah Beilharz
Eugene Field
Whitcomb Riley
Hall
Tragedy at DeKalb County Threshing Outfit
Emanuel Somersett of Waterloo dies after being dragged into a separator on the McEnterfer threshing crew at the Ed Meeks farm two miles north of Se dan. The 75 year old man was attempting to adjust a belt when caught and the machine stalled. His body was removed to the nearby farmhouse. He leaves a wife and two grown sons in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Somersett
Waterloo
McEnterfer
DeKalb County
John Ankney
Ed Meeks
Sedan
Goshen Plans November Municipal Campaign Under New Law
Agitation grows for a short fall campaign as Goshen shifts city elections from May to November. Nominations may start mid October with Orrin Watts favored for Republican treasurer and Dr W W Johnson linked to the ticket. Mayors and council races loom while party committees plan a September reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Orrin Watts
Ben C. Bender
County Recorder
W. W. Johnson
Haseen
Marshal Bantam
Lowry
Joseph H. Lesh
Lesh
Charles Kohler
Kohler
Chamber
South End
Sightseeing Auto Sparks $25,000 Damage Suit in Michigan City
Gustave Pacholke of LaPorte county will sue Brinkman Bros. of Michigan City for 25,000 dollars alleging a sightseeing automobile frightened a horse, causing a runaway and a driver injury that led to amputation. The suit cites repeated horn tooting as the triggering factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Gustave Pacholke
LaPorte County
Brinkman Bros
Pacholke
Old LaPorte County Man Caught Smuggling in Prison
A telegram from Lincoln, Nebraska reports Amos H. Gould, an Nebraska penitentiary convict, was caught smuggling opium and cocaine into the prison and selling it to inmates. His prison bank balance triggered the search, and all his good time was revoked. Gould was born and raised in LaPorte County and, in February 1902, was sentenced to eight years for wrecking the Platt Valley bank at Bellwood where he served as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Amos H. Gould
Nebraska Penitentiary
LaPorte County
Platt Valley Bank
Bellwood
Township students may attend Elkhart City schools without extra tuition
A formal agreement between Trustee Puterbaugh of Concord township and the Elkhart school board allows township students to enroll in Elkhart City schools at no additional tuition. The township will cover costs with a lump sum payment to the district for all participating students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart City School
Puterbaugh
Concord Township
Elkhart
Big Four Trainmasters Warn Over Unprotected Crossings
J A Courtright, trainmaster, issues a notice about complaints at crossings lacking gates or interlockers. He states trains are not stopping and warns Big Four employees to enforce strict adherence to the new railroad company rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Courtright
Big Four
Rumor of $10,000 damage suit against Goshen businessman
Rumors circulate that a sensational $10,000 damage action may be filed against a prominent Goshen businessman by a young woman from a well known family. No suit details are on record in the county clerk's office, and the involved parties have been the subject of gossip for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Physician Zimmerman Leaves Goshen for Westward Search
Dr. Harry E. Zimmerman fled Goshen without notice. He traveled next to South Bend then Chicago before heading to a distant western point. Relatives have no knowledge of his current whereabouts. He claimed he was seeking a good location westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Zimmerman
Goshen
South Bend
Chicago
Childcare notice for two brothers in Christian families
For boy baby three weeks old and boy two and a half years old in responsible Christian families. Ann Grover Kaufman, M. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Grover Kaufman
8 Inch Granite Stew Kettle Sale at Bickel's
An 8 inch granite stew kettle is advertised for 10 cents at Bickel's grocery. The notice provides a home phone contact 70 for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickel’s
Sick List Reports Mrs Harriet Fligard Ill
Mrs Harriet Fligard of 210 Queen Street is seriously ill due to a complication of diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Fligard
Queen Street
Foot surgery performed on Aaron Croop in Waterford
A surgical operation was carried out today on the foot of Aaron Croop of Waterford. The report notes the procedure proceeded without complications and the patient is under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Croop
Waterford
Elkhart Man Died After Arsenic Crisis Stunt
Charles Bridge a 70 year old Elkhart resident died at 9 pm from arsenic taken in a personal crisis to frighten relatives. Doctors ruled no strychnine poisoning and noted long term liquor abuse and mental decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bridge
Elkhart
Bridge
Elkhart Chautauqua Draws Famous Reform Figures
Elkhart’s chautauqua week features Gov. Robert Lafollette and Hon. William Jennings Bryan as lead speakers. Lafollette speaks Saturday at 2 30 p m and Bryan appears Monday at 2 30 p m. A large religious and musical program is planned for Sunday with the big tent near Highland park gate. Secretary C L Wagner oversees final preparations for the lyceum bureau funded program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lafollette
Wisconsin
Elkhart
Chautauqua
Highland Park Bridge
C. L. Wagner
Lyceum Bureau
Local Officer Reports London Man Held on Perjury Charge
London Kentucky marshal E W Moren informs Goshen sheriff that H A Mennick also known as Harvey Mennick is held in London on perjury accusations. Mennick reportedly from Waterford married Mary Woomer daughter of Frederick Woomer. They have a blind child. Mrs Mennick left him and returned to her parents. Police know little about Mennick’s prior record. The London marshal’s letter gives no specific charge beyond perjury. He arrived in London about a year ago and has stayed since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Moren
London
Kentucky
Goshen
H. A. Mennick
Harvey Mennick
Mennick
Waterford
Mary Woomer
Frederick Woomer
Decorating School Buildings In City For Fall Opening
Workmen redecorate city school buildings for the fall start of public schools on September 4. Fifth street school gets new windows and lighter wallpaper. electric lights no longer needed in daytime. Murray brothers redecorate high school walls where plaster fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Murray Brothers
County Plans Steel Bridge Over North Main Sink
Milford Mail reports the county commissioners should partner with the Winona-Goshen inter urban company to build a substantial steel bridge across the sink on North Main Street. The item urges prompt action and public works investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona-Goshen Interurban Company
North Main Street
Milford Mail
Special cut in grocery prices at Bickel's grocery
Local notice advertises a special price cut at Bickel's grocery with contact at Home Phone 70. The item hints at a store sale or promotional pricing for customers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickel’s Grocery
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