Pfeiffer Family Reunion Held In Elkhart
The sixth annual Pfeiffer descendants reunion took place at Island Park Elkhart with attendees from Goshen Middlebury and beyond. Officers elected included President Jacob Pfeiffer and Secretary Clara Bartholomew. The event featured a large family meal, updates on members and history, and plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeiffer
Elkhart
Lafollette
Wisconsin
St. Joe Valley
Jacob Pfeiffer Sr
Island Park
E. O. Pfeiffer
Concord Township
Sarah Pfeiffer
Elkwart
Goshen
D. F. Cartmell
Roy
Dean
Helen
W. H. Pfeiffer
Hazel
H. S. K. Bartholomew
Jacob Pfeiffer
Fred Pfeiffer
Clara Bartholomew
Personal items recap of regional social notes
Elmer Dewart returns to Milford while Mrs Ed Yeager visits Topeka. Miss Bessie Myers of Elkhart visits Goshen friends. Fred Nymeyer returns from Angola where he attended the Normal. Clarence Hafer of Kalamazoo guests at Henry Bowser's. Jefferson theatre architect to spend Sunday at Wawassee. Grace Mott of Coldwater visits sister Mrs C H Rood of New Paris. B F Lickey and children of South Bend guest of Dr Anna G Kauffman. Will Mishter returns to Wawasee in Kidder and Leaf auto. Elizabeth and Lenora Leer go to Ligonier for Sunday. Myrtle Grate returns to Kendallville after visiting Mrs B F Garman. R E Bollinger returns to Millersburg after visiting Oscar Jay family. M J Magor and children Robert and Horace spend days with relatives at Marion. Ida Berryman returns from Chicago where she looked after millinery fashions. J B Planque, guest of C D Sherwin, returns to Indianapolis. William Gard and children, guests of Mrs Samuel Salsberry, return to Wawaka. Maude Gardner returns home from Jefferson township after visiting cousins and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Yeager
Topeka
Bessie Myers
Elkhart
Goshen
Fred Nymeyer
Angola
Clarence Hafer
Kalamazoo
Henry Bowser
Col. Wood
Jefferson Theatre
Wawasee
Grace Mott
Coldwater
C. H. Rood
New Paris
B. F. Lickey
South Bend
Anna G. Kauffman
Will Mishter
Kidder and Leaf
Elizabeth
Lenora Leer
Ligonier
Myrtle Grate
B. F. Garman
C. D. Sherwin
Indianapolis
William Gard
Samuel Salsberry
Wawaka
Goshen Loses to Angola in Wide Open Baseball Tilt
Angola powered by Method Donovan and Kelly defeated Goshen 9 to 4 at Goshen as Method excelled on the mound with three runs driven in by a Texas Leaguer. Jones held firm after early trouble, while Goshen’s errors and late hits failed to mount a comeback.
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Marion
Elks
Goshen
Witt
Goldstein
R. B. Kelly
Goshenites
Kinnek
Donovan
Method
Kelly
Angola
Tonawanda
Manning
Jones
Schoolcraft
Boulton
Elkhart Divorces Sought and Wills Probated in Court
Grace Wolfe petitions for divorce from William K Wolfe in Elkhart with custody of three children Frank 17 Gilbert 16 Hazel 13, alleging habitual drunkenness. Edna Grimes seeks divorce from James Grimes for non support. marriages date from 1902 and separation 1905. Two wills probated include Anna Holderman and David W Bechtel with distributions to heirs. Marriage licenses listed for Henry Horste and Mary Veke, John Lehman and Bessie Stuck, Andrew Cripe and Salema Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wolfe
Perry L. Turner
Elkhart
Wiliam K. Wolfe
Frank
Gilbert
Hazel
Edna Grimes
James Grimes
Anna Holderman
Samuel C
Mary Harrington
James Holderman
Rebecca Godshalke
Sarah Fisher
Lavina Page
Chr. Holderman
Rachael Helm
Calista Holderman
Joann
Abraham
David
Tobias Holderman
David W. Bechtel
George Dpd
Lint
Wilson Roose
Barbara Bechtel
Jacob H
Amanda
Elizabeth
Noah
Henry Horste
Mary Veke
John H. Lehman
Bessie Stuck
Elhart
Andrew Cripe
Salema Evans
Benton
Goshen Horses Win at Warren Races
At Warren Indiana yesterday Tommy Y driven by Harry McIntyre won first money in the 2 17 pace while Ollie Harrold s Bessie R finished fourth in the 2 21 pace.
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Warren
Ind
Tommy Y
Harry McIntyre
Ollie Harrold
Bessie R
Sliver Injures Man. Physician Removes Sliver from Finger
While working on the Parker house yesterday a sliver 214 inches long penetrated the finger of Mr. Munson on Douglas street. A physician was called to remove the sliver.
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Parker House
Munson
Douglas Street
Mrs M Jennie Walker Sells Lincoln Avenue Home
Mrs Jennie Walker sold the Lincoln avenue residence adjoining On The Way grocery for 2000 to Mrs J H Hopkins who will occupy the home. Zook and Jay handled the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
M. Jennie Walker
J. H. Hopkins
Zook & Jay
Home Telephone Directory to Be Distributed Soon
The new Home Telephone directories for Elkhart county will be ready in a few days. It is the largest and most complete directory yet published in the area, listing over 4,000 county subscribers with free service, over 1,500 in Elkhart city, and 950 in Goshen, reflecting rapid growth since January 1. Indiana now has more than 170,000 telephones in use.
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Elkhart County
Elkhart
Goshen
Indiana
Mortuary Notes From Syracuse And Middlebury
Mortalities recorded for Henry Hendrick son of Syracuse aged about 70 uncle to Mrs Harry Dangler and step father of Mrs Henry Lehman leaves son Loren of Kansas dies among Syracuse old residents. Mrs Willis O Schrock dies of consumption at Jacob Pfeiffer farm three miles west of Middlebury aged 36 years 4 months 12 days born in Wayne County Ohio survived by husband and son from first marriage and by her son and husband funeral held today at Silverstreet church Clinton township Rev John C Mehl officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Pfeiffer
Middlebury
Frederick Pfeiffer
America
Bavaria
Germany
Wayne County
Ohio
Middlebury Township
Mr. Pfeiffer
Goshen
Elkhart
Minneapolis
Kaw
Lewis Pickrell
Albert Henry
Henry
Etta Pickrell
John Pickrell
Lewis
Kansas
Ruby Dean Shellenbarger
Howard Shellenbarger
Denver
Col
Moses Bartholomew
Jefferson Township
BE. H. Gardner
Man in Goshen excursion ends in cell after drinking spree
An elderly man on the Goshen excursion to Marion became intoxicated and missed his train. Patrolman Steele restrained him, and he spent the night in the city jail. He was released this morning with guidance.
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Marion
Goshen
Hiquor
Steele
Band Excursion Postponed By Elkhart Lake Shore Band
The Lake Shore band of Elkhart postpones its Benton Harbor excursion previously set for next Sunday on the Big Four line and reschedules for September 10.
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Benton Harbor
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Big Four
Card of Thanks From Mr and Mrs Peter Blackport
We thank friends and neighbors for kindly assisting us during the illness and death of our darling baby.
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Peter Blackport
Doctor Geisinger Opens Auburn Practice Sept 1
Dr L M Geisinger a Fort Wayne Medical College graduate begins regular practice in Auburn on September 1 after purchasing Dr W H Nusbaum property in that city.
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L. M. Geisinger
Fort Wayne Medical College
Auburn
W. H. Nusbaum
Musical Program at First M. E. Church Sunday Evening
A special musical program will be given at the First M. E. Church Sunday evening. The event invites local congregants and music lovers to attend a program of hymns and instrumental pieces performed by a church ensemble.
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M. E
Reo Mountaineer Arrives in Goshen After Long Tour
Percy F Megargel of the Buffalo Automobile Club and American Motor League, with D F Fasset, drove the Reo Mountaineer on a 9000 mile trek through 20 states and mountain ranges. The 16 horsepower touring car carried scientific gear, a search light, camera, typewriter, firearms, and camping equipment. They spent the night at Kidder garage and planned to reach Chicago later today.
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Reo Mountaineer
Percy F. Megargel
Buffalo Automobile Club
American Motor
Haseau
American Motor League
Megargel
Goshen
Chicago
Prospects of Bristol and the Bucklen Line
The Middlebury Independent doubts the Eastern extension to Bristol unless Bristol towns pay a larger bonus due to demands from townships along the route. The Bristol Banner argues Bristol is well located and likely to be visited by the road, while some Middlebury residents discourage the Bristol route. The decision rests with road officials and subsidy alone would not improve the proposal.
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Middlebury
Bristol
Skeletons Exhumed From Michigan Burial Ground
While extending the railroad near South Bend workers unearthed skeletons of about twenty to thirty adults buried in single graves five feet apart. Authorities suspect the site is an old Indian burying ground uncovered by the excavation.
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Michigan
South Bend and Southern Michigan Railroad Company
Indiana Railway Company
South Bend
Local Health Notes and Storm Damage Report
Miss Grace Etline near Syracuse is seriously ill. Mrs Z N Swart, operated on Tuesday, is recovering nicely. Mrs Harriet Fligard of Queen Street is slightly improved but still very weak. Clarence Miller of Waterford, operated for hernia, remains at Becknell Hospital but is doing splendidly. Thursday night rainstorm caused damage in South Bend with flooded basements a washed away bridge a struck residence damaged asphalt. Indiana Co tracks suffered washout and other towns report damage.
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Grace Etline
Syracuse
Z. N. Swart
Harriet Fligard
Queen Street
Clarence Miller
Waterford
Becknell Hospital
South Bend
Indiana Co
Monotype Installation Planned by Local Printing Co
The Cooking Club Printing Co of South Seventh Street will soon install a monotype. Thomas A Starr was in Chicago this week investigating the matter. The monotype is a type casting machine performing the same work as a linotype.
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The
Cooking Club. Printing Co
South Seventh Street
Thomas A., Starr
Chicago
Lightning Strikes Wakarusa Barn, Destroysoutbuildings
A large barn owned by Jacob Weldy in Wakarusa was struck by lightning around 4 o clock Thursday afternoon. The barn was totally destroyed and a quantity of baled hay and a sleigh were consumed by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Weldy
Wakarusa
Plant Thieves Again Stolen From Parker Veranda
A valuable plant was stolen last night from the veranda of C. F. Parker on North Main Street. Police are investigating the theft and seeking information from residents who may have seen suspects or suspicious activity in the area.
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C. F. Parker
North Main Street
Interurban line progress near Syracuse prompts optimism
C P Jones, assistant manager of the Huntington, Columbia City and Northwestern Interurban, reports ongoing work in the Syracuse vicinity. The American Engineering company says progress is rapid and the road is likely to be built. Indy investors have bought stock in the Indianapolis extension, boosting company prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Jones
Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern
American Engineering Company
Indianapolis
Syracuse Register
Society Events at Lake Wawasee Cottage
Mrs. W. E. Doud of Fort Wayne hosts a house party at her Lake Wawasee cottage. Guests include members of the Util Dul ci club.
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W. E. Doud
Fort Wayns
Lake Wawasee
Util Dulci Club
Wheat crop up to standard in Jefferson township
Robert O. Rippey of Jefferson township reports his wheat crop meets the county’s leading standards. He has not threshed yet, so yield per acre is unknown. 63 pounds of twine were needed to bind 15 acres. Sown on fallow ground September 25, ground plowed in June and thoroughly cultivated all season.
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Robert O. Rippey
Jefferson Township
First English Lutheran Church resumes services after vacation
After a four weeks vacation grant to Pastor Rev Luther Hog shead the First English Lutheran church will resume regular services tomorrow Morning service at 10 30 Sunday school at 11 45 In the evening the Luther League meets at 6 30 followed by the regular evening service Public is invited to all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Hogshead
First English Lutheran Church
Luther League
Younge Dismisses Divorce Suit in Fort Wayne Case
Dr. J W Younge of Fort Wayne dismissed the divorce suit filed against Iva N Younge. He gave as reason fear she would seek a temporary support allowance during the pending case, which would compel him to pay.
Most Popular Lagrange Girl Honored With Diamond Ring
Miss Bess Fish, assistant postmaster of Lagrange, was voted the most popular girl. Judge F. D. Merritt for Hoosier Carnival company presented her with a diamond ring after she secured 9 788 votes, beating Miss Ethel Keer who had 8 935 votes.
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Lagrange
Bess Fish
F. D. Merritt
Hoosier Carnival Company
Ethel Keer
Judge Baker cartoon on gas question in Chicago Tribune
Mrs Mary Twiford returns from Kalamazoo after funeral of her mother Mrs Liddie Croop aged 86. The paper notes a cartoon of Judge Francis E E Baker in the issue illustrating his stance on the gas question.
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Chicago Tribune
Francis EE. Baker
Mary Twiford
Kalamazoo
Liddie Croop
Dolas Stickles and Erwin Tracy Secretly Wed Last Thanksgiving
It has just become known that Miss Dolas Stickles and Erwin Tracy, both Elkhart young people, were married last Thanksgiving day at Kalyen, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolas Stickles
Erwin Tracy
Elkhart
Kalyen
Mich
Ex-Congressman Heatwale to Visit Old Home in Millersburg
Ex congressman Joel P Heatwale of Northfield Minnesota will soon visit his old Elkhart county home. He will stay for the four generations reunion at Millersburg on September 14 and 15.
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Joel P. Heatwale
Northfield
Minn
Elkhart County
Millersburg
Hoosier Carnival Drives Trade for Local Merchants
The Lagrange Standard reports the Hoosier Carnival company’s big success in town, boosting merchant activity and drawing crowds to the fair. Local businesses saw increased trade as attendees visited stalls and vendors during the event.
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Lagrange Standard
Hoosier Carnival Company
Twenty Five Years Ago in The Democrat August 1880
Clippings note deaths Solomon Juday and others in Benton and Goshen areas. Births to Barns and Thompson, birthdays for Dr. W W Wickham, and bank cashier E G Herr. Remenyi concert at the opera house with the Jenkinsons. Marriages include Lincoln Beverle and Della Ryerson, A F Wilden silver anniversary, and Norton wedding of H Thompson and Julia Maxwell. Local officials James Freeland street commissioner, plus a list of personal travels and visits across several states.
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The
Democrat
B. G. Williams
Solomon Juday
Benton Township
James M. Barns
David Thompson
W. W. Wickham
E. G. Herr
City National Bank
Remenyi
Opera House
H. J. Beverle
W. M. Starr
Goshen Times
H. Thompson
Julia A. Maxwell
Norton
Kansas
Lincoln H. Beverle
Della Ryerson
Pierceton
A. F. Wilden
Charlie Latta
Seventh
Washington Streets
James Freeland
Solomon Sheets
Frederick Bohn
Frank Walters
Middlebury
Margaret Minger
Charles Perkins
Goshen
Boxer
la Porte
St. James Church
Anderson
Petoskey
J. W. Irwin
Wisconsin
Notre Dame to Admit Day Students and Expand Education
President Cavanaugh of Notre Dame announces a policy change to admit day scholars from South Bend and nearby cities. The move aims to boost student numbers and provide more young men access to higher education at the university.
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Notre Dame
Cavanaugh
University of Notre Dame
South Bend
Elkhart Man Joe Davis Pleads Guilty After Intoxication
An Elkhart resident identified as Joe Davis, likely fictitious, was picked up on East Lincoln Avenue yesterday afternoon in a beastly state of intoxication. He sobered in the county jail before arraignment before Justice S. S. Whisler and pleaded guilty, receiving a $12 fine plus costs.
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Elkhart
Joe Davis
Lincoln Avenue
S. S. Whisler
Revival of Band Concerts on Friday Evening
After a lapse of several weeks due to the organization being out of town, the regular weekly open air concerts will resume on the court square by Rogers' band beginning on Friday evening September 1.
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Court Square
Rogers’ Band
Middlebury Winter Lecture Course to Feature Concert
Middlebury will offer a winter lecture course with five numbers including a concert by the Oriole Concert company. Among the lecturers will be the Hon. Stephen H. Bashor of Iowa.
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Middlebury
Oriole Concert Company
Stephen H. Bashor
Iowa
Deaths in Northern Indiana Reported
James Luce died of consumption at Wabash aged 59. He was a Knight Templar and a member of the Christian church. Edward Lehr, deputy sheriff at Centerville, died last Tuesday aged 66. He served in an Ohio regiment during the Civil War.
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James Luce
Wabash
Christian Church
Edward Lehr
Centerville
Ohio
Oldest Indiana printer dies in Shelbyville at 91
William H. Greene famed as Indiana's oldest printer dies in Shelbyville at 91. He learned his trade in the New Albany Gazette office and started in 1831. Also reported: Dallas P. Cross, Civil War veteran, dies at LaPorte at 60. Levi Beckwith, Goshen educator and father of the Beckwith sisters, dies at 80 near White Pigeon Michigan after a week with heart neuralgia.
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William H. Greene
Indiana
Shelbyville
New
White Pigeon
Mich
Beckwith
Goshen
Mysterious Disappearance of Wabash Farmer John Holmes
John Holmes a well known Wabash county farmer living five miles south of Wabash vanished after leaving home Thursday. He rode to Treaty told a friend he would take a car to Marion but did not return that evening. His horse stood tied all night at the hitching rack. Locals fear mental deterioration or foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holmes
Wabash County
Wabash
Holmes
Treaty
Marion
Weldy Reunion Held By Weldy Descendants At Wakarusa
The Weldy family reunion at Wakarusa drew 89 attendees including 14 children and companions 17 married grandchildren 39 single grandchildren 11 great grandchildren 8 visitors. Officers elected were President Levi Weldy and Secretary Leander Weldy.
Lost Pocketbook Minds Wallet of $380 at Morning
U. S. Com. Warren Berkey misplaced a wallet this morning containing $380 in bills and several valuable papers. Local authorities urge the finder to return the items to Warren Berkey at the clerk’s office.
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U. S
Warren Berkey
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Marion Elks
Robert Nedroff
Thomas Washal
Eau Claire
Niles
Clarke Hospital
Elmer Dewart
Milford
R. H
Beard
Jones and Goldstein
A. E. Manning
Fast Company
Patsy
R. B
Becknell
Hutchinson
Wilkinson
Eda Grimes
Home Telephone Directory
Mortuary Record
Weel
Pathfinder
Prospects OF
H.C. C. & N. W. Company
Judge Baker
Jenner's Drug Store
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