Mysterious Bedford teacher murder tied to kidnapping suspect
Evansville dispatch reports Ernest Tanksley, a married man from Heltonville with Bedford links, is under arrest for the January 21 1904 murder of Sarah Schafer a Latin teacher in Bedford. Prosecutors and detectives believe he mistaken Schafer for Nellie Rainey in an alley killing amid a web of letters and family disgrace. Tanksley faced rooming house questioning as Rainey recounted possible charges and threats. Schafer’s Elkhart and Goshen ties intensify interest as the suspect heads to Bedford for trial.
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Evansville
Ind
Sarah Schafer
Bedford School
Benedict
Marshal Myers
Bedford
Ernest Tanksley
Tanksley
Nellie Rainey
Heltonville
Rainey
Miss Schafer
Miss Rainey
Tawksley
Earl
Tenkstey
Schafer
Foster Family Leaves Elkhart County for Benton Harbor
Clinton E Foster and his wife plan to relocate to Benton Harbor Michigan where his sister Mrs Jacob Burridge will host them. The couple moved from New Haven County Connecticut in 1837 settling in Middlebury township. Their father arrived shortly before, purchasing 77 acres later cleared by Oliver and Clinton. Oliver became a notable Middlebury figure before moving to Benton Harbor around 40 years ago.
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Elkhart County
Clinton E. Foster
Benton Harbor
Mich
Mr. Foster
Jacob Burridge
Burridge
New Haven County
Conn
Middlebury Township
Grape harvest shows record size near St Joseph Michigan
The grape harvest near St Joseph Michigan began Wednesday with shipments from Baroda to eastern points. The crop is expected to be the largest yet, with most fruit contracted to eastern buyers and little local sale. Peach and apple shipments rise overseas, while drought threatens melons and cucumbers unless rain arrives soon.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Baroda
Everseas
Former Goshen Residents Visit Akron Family
Former Goshen residents Mr and Mrs Encil H Dodge arrived yesterday from Akron Ohio where Mrs Dodge works in newspaper business. He notes E S Harter son of Rev George Harter formerly of Goshen leads the Akron Times and is prospering. Rev Harter has farm and literary pursuits and has amassed wealth. The Harters left Goshen 25 years ago.
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Encil H. Dodge
Akron
Meo. Dodge
E. S. Harter
George Harter
Goshen
Akron Times
Rev. Harter
Harters
Fire damages barn and chicken house in New Paris
Mrs. Lewis Immel and her son Harry faced a near disaster when an attempted vermin burn spread to the barn and chicken house at New Paris. The bucket brigade responded quickly and extinguished the blaze. Estimated damage did not exceed $15.
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Lewis Immel
New Paris
Harry
Bucket Brigade
Carriage Painter Killed Jumping Elevator Shaft Grab
Edward Lewis a Studebaker factory carriage painter in South Bend was instantly killed Wednesday afternoon while attempting to jump onto an ascending elevator. He missed the platform and was crushed between the elevator and shaft then fell to the story below.
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Edward Lewis
Studebaker
South Bend
Mrs Falsoner Dies During Pancake Family Reunion
Naomi Pancake, aged about 50, died yesterday in Ligonier after a yearlong illness. A cousin of Miss Jennie Pancake, a local Elkhart teacher, she died during the Pancake family reunion held the same day.
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S. Falsoner
Ligonier
Naomi Pancake
Jennie Pancake
Elkhart
Stone Mason Injured Foot By Rolling Stone
Cwauncey Alwine a stone mason suffered a badly bruised left foot when a large stone rolled onto it this morning. Initial fears of broken bones were ruled out after medical examination by a physician.
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Cwauncey Alwine
Hotel Hascall Transients Rate Rise on Sept First
The transient rates at Hotel Hascall will advance on September 1 from 2 and 2.50 to 2.50 and 3 dollars per day due to higher operating costs.
Property Transfers In Elkhart And Hikhart Areas
Perry L Turner and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart for 35 dollars to Otto Dukes. John W Fieldhouse and wife sell a lot in Hikhart to Emma Garman for 2500 dollars.
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Perry L. Turner
Otto Dukes
Elkhart
John W. Fieldhouse
Emma Garman
Hikhart
Factory official arrives for Goshen dairy plant setup
Superintendent and foremen to arrive on a special Pullman with twenty five persons. Mr. and Mrs. L L Baker and Miss Glennon from Newark N J arrived at Hotel Hascall last evening and will open a temporary office with Goshen Veneer Co. Ten cars with machinery expected tomorrow. Five families to relocate, rest single men. Baker aims to start operation within 30 days and seeks suitable housing and rooms to rent.
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Ll. Ll Baker
Miss Glennon
City
Newark
N. J
Hascail
Baker
National Dairy Mfg. Co
Goshen
E. W. Walker
Mr. Baker
Goshen Veneer Co
Twenty seven couples enjoy city dam outing in afternoon
Twenty seven couples from this city spent yesterday afternoon at the dam for a society event. They enjoyed various diversions, remained until evening, and had lunch there.
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the Dam
Milford Sox Dominate Goshen in Tuesday Clash
Bro Groves recalls a one sided game at Milford where Goshen failed to threaten. The Sox controlled the action, using the timber freely and outplaying Goshen at every stage while the umpire’s fair decisions earned fan approval.
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Bro. Groves
Milford
Goshen
Sox
Horse breaks loose near Goshen Coal sheds. halted at water station
A horse belonging to Tod Wilden, hitched to a coal wagon at the Goshen Fuel & Supply Co. yard, bolted this morning and dashed along the railway to the Fifth Street crossing, chased by barking dogs and nearly as fast as a Big Four flyer. It was stopped at the city water station with only minor wagon damage.
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Tod Wilden
Goshen Fuel & Supply Co
Fifth Street
City
White couple marks 70th wedding anniversary in La Porte
Mr. and Mrs. Robert White of La Porte marked their 70th wedding anniversary yesterday. He is an Ohio native who moved with his parents to LaPorte county in 1832, settled at Door Village, and married Mary Ann Travers on August 39, 1836. A farmer in Selpio township for 70 years, the couple recently relocated to La Porte.
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Robert White
LaPorte
Mr. White
Ohio
LaPorte County
Door Village
Mary Ann Travers
Selpio Township
la Porte
Blind Couple Visit City From North Dakota Farm
Mr and Mrs Daniel Baumgartner were in the city yesterday calling on friends. Recently married and both blind, he formerly lived in La Grange County and moved to North Dakota eight years ago where he owns a 160 acre farm. They plan to reside with Mrs Baumgartner's father at Wawaka.
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Daniel Baumgartner
Mr. Baumgartner
Lagrange County
North Dakota
Wawaka
Leas & Galbreath Hire Miss McCullough for Trimming
Miss Josephine McCullough formerly of Warsaw and Fort Wayne will join Leas and Galbreath in the trimming department of their millinery establishment. Her acceptance signals a new staffing move at the store.
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Josephine McCullough
Warsaw
Fort Wayne
Leas & Galbreath Millinery Establishment
Rob and Burn Store Destroyed by Fire at Rolling Prairie
The two story Eugene R. Adamis general store in a brick Odd Fellows building at Rolling Prairie burned at about 3 am Thursday. Citizens formed a bucket brigade but could not save the structure. Loss about $10,000. A crow bar and sledge were found at the entrance, suggesting robbery followed by arson. The store had been targeted previously two months earlier.
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Eugene R. Adamis
The
Odd Fellows
Rolling Prairie
Adams
Shipshewana convention fuels county split over district
In Elkhart and Lagrange counties the Shipshewana convention signals a push to break up the old judicial district. Lagrange would resist voting for the convention's prosecutor nominee, citing faithlessness and politics. The piece argues for minimal court terms and fiscal reform to save thousands annually.
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Lagrange
Elkhart County
Lagrange County
Ol Thirty-fourth Judicial District
Elkhart
Goshen
Truste Kantz Names Washington Township School Staff
Trustee Kantz has completed contracts for teachers in Washington township schools for the coming year. A. E. Weaver will be superintendent and principal, Miss Hazel Knapp assistant, O. H. Shamory master of the grammar department, A. E. Menges for grades 5 and 6, Miss Eva Menges grades 3, Miss Edna Pease primaries, Miss Edith Adams second primary. country pupil conveyance contracts go to several local drivers including Wm. Cook and others.
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Kantz
Washington Township
A. E. Weaver
Elkhart Schools
Hazel Knapp
Bristol
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
Coincidence in Death Ties Lehman Name Across States
E J Lehman of Elkhart returns from White Cloud Michigan with a coincidence tale involving the death of John Lehman of Constantine. The two men shared nearly the same age and identical name as the father. Police had been told that a John Lehman residing in Elkhart died suddenly in Constantine.
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E. J. Lehman
Elkhart
White Cloud
Mich
John Lehman
Constantine
Con.Stantine
John M. Whittle Fills Post Amid Turbulent Debates
John M. Whittle accepts a key post as political debates intensify. The appointment signals a shift in leadership as officials navigate policy, public opinion, and institutional challenges surrounding the position.
Leesburg Ninth Ices Goshen In Tonawanda Tilt
Leesburg interurban team surprised Goshen with a 9 inning win on Tonawanda diamond. Tobias limited Goshen to five hits while L Kelly and Witt sparked the Leesburg offense with key doubles and a pivotal eighth inning error leading to Witt’s home run. Method dominated Goshen with 10 strikeouts as Belmot Method and Witt starred in a lively ballgame.
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Leesburg Winona Interurban
Tonawanda
Belmont Method
Charles Witt
Goshen
Tobias
Starbuck
Method
Leesburg
Ome
Kelly
Leon Kelly
I. Kelly
Witt
Miller
Hunter
West
Hutchinson
Cox
L. Kelly
Bamberger
R. B. Kelly
Charles E. Miller
A. L. Kelly
Sie Goldstein
Yi Hutchinson
Q Starbuck
F. Hall
Wee West
Grant
C. Zimmerman
H. Zimmerman
Kerns
Fetters
Sparrows Linked to Typhoid Outbreak at Taree Oaks
At Taree Oaks Michigan, 21 typhoid cases reported with three fatalities. An investigation found about 100 dead sparrows in the top of a long standpipe, a breeding site for the birds. Water was shut off and hydrants opened while cleanup and painting were prepared.
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Taree Oaks
Mich
Michigan City
Bucnancan
Italian motorist’s scare causes runaway team near Milford
J. H. Zerma, an Italian resident with his wife, drove near Milford with an auto. His fright caused a horse team owned by John Jackson to bolt, demolishing the buggy. Jackson had Zerma arrested. the case was brought before Esquire Graves with Capt. North for defense. With no prosecuting attorney and improper presentation, the case was dismissed by the justice.
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J. H. Zerma
Milford
Nappanee
John Jackson
Jackson
Esquire Graves
Capt. North
Funeral for Casper Dembufsky Held at Home
Casper Dembufsky’s funeral was conducted at 416 South Main Street at 10 o’clock this forenoon by Rabbi H Weinstein. A large turnout attended. Following the service, most stores closed per the Business Men’s Association. Interment followed at Sharis Israel Cemetery.
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Casper Dembufsky
South Main Street
Rabbi H. Weinstein
Business Men's ‘Association
Sharis Israel Cemetery
Band Concert Returns Tonight In Open Air
Rogers Goshen band resumes after weeks away with an open air concert at the corner of Lincoln avenue and Main street this evening at 8 o clock. The program features popular tunes and is expected to be well received by local music lovers.
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Rogers Goshen Band
Lincoln Avenue
Main Street
Milford Man Reaches 97th Milestone in County Record
Andrew J. Orn of Milford marked his 97th birthday this Wednesday, with Father Ornig noted as the oldest man in the county.
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Andrew J. Orn
Milford
Father Ornig
W R C Picnic Honor Guest at Island Park
The local W R C group held a picnic at Island Park in Elkhart yesterday. Mrs L W Bach, a prominent figure in the organization, served as the guest of honor.
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Island Park
Elkhart
L. W Bach
Bombs Delay Devor Farm Road Near Elkhart
Bomb found along proposed Devor farm to open a new road south of Elkhart halts grading as work resumes only if court declares Devor insane. Democratic nominee James Leicester Jr. named for representative as district party plans campaign. Labor Day demonstration planned by Elkhart Modern Woodmen with regional camps invited and a large parade expected.
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M. W
Devor
Elkhart
Dever
Bnee
Democratic County Central Committee
James Leicester, Jr
William H. Winship
Leicester
Lake Shore
R. E. Proctor
Lagrange County
Middlebury
Shipshewana
Goshen
Mishawaka
South Bend
Benton Harbor
Goshen Warsaw Line Schedule Announces Daily Trains
Goshen to Warsaw daily trains depart from Goshen with multiple morning and evening departures including 5:40, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a m and 12:30, 1:50, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:45 p m Train 30 from Goshen at 8:30 p m goes to Winona Lake. Limited trains Nos 6 10 24 34 stop only at regular stations.
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Goshen
Warsaw
Winona Lake
Town News Briefs From Stringtown Area
Andy Clipp suffered toe injuries from a Pietcher saw incident that occurred by Monday. Levi Canea is constructing a summer kitchen with Adolph Culp assisting. George Fissgus offers a driving horse for sale while Lawrence Fink aids John Pietcher in log work. Irvin Fissgus reports a mishap leaving him with a damaged buggy near Dunlap Sunday evening. Susie Plank works for Wm Hartman this week. Elmer Pletcher and spouse welcome an eight pound girl. An ice cream social invites all to Southwest Saturday evening.
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Andy Clipp
Pietcher
Levi Canea
Adolph Culp
George Fissgus
Lawrence Fink
John Pietcher
Irvin Fissgus
Dunlaps
Susie Plank
Wm. Hartman
Elmer Pletcher
Southwest
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Ernest
Ational Dairy Manufac’g Co
Leas & Galbreath
Blanche Davis
Dogake
ROB and Burn Store
Roling Prai
Rie
John M. Whittle
Goshen and
Milford Tit
Tonawanda Diamond
Shen
Winona Interurban League
Oscar Bamberger
Igvin Kelly
Geo. Slate
Kelly's
Pet
Winona
New Paris de
C. Dembufsky
Kosciusko
Devor Farm
Jas
Leicester, JR
Stringtown News
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