Education Institute Highlights Local History Efforts
A Wednesday session featured Dr. Starbuck on Waste in Education and Dr. Woodburn on The Nickname in Politics. Carrie Adams led music as the Elkhart County Historical Society discussed preservation, urging teachers to support regional archival work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starbuck
Carrie B. Adams
Elkhart County Historical Society
Weaver
Woodburn
Historical Society
Monroe County
Indiana Historical Socie
American Historical Society
M. J. Magor
Dr. Starbuck
Dr. Woodburn
Lamphere Habeas Corpus Papers Filed in Gunness Case
Attorneys Darrow and Worden prepared preliminary papers for habeas corpus to release Ray Lamphere who remains jailed in LaPorte County awaiting trial on six indictments in the Gunness murder case.
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Darrow
Worden
Ray Lamphere
LaPorte County
Gunness
Business Again: Anan Shamory Estate Sells Elkhart Property
Administrator C and Frank sells 902 South Second street Elkhart to Christian Hartman for 2500 dollars for Hartman residence. Frank continues improvements and gains mobility with effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. &. Frank
Anan Shamory
South Second Street
Elkhart
Christian Hartman
Hartman
Mr. Frank
Letter Reveals Deserter Harry B. Scott Held in LaPorte Jail
Harry B. Scott of Pittsburg Pa, arrested in LaPorte county for car breaking, is identified as a deserter from the battleship Kansas. A sister’s letter found on him disclosed the desertion, and he awaits navy department information while jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Scott
LaPorte County
Battleship
Kansas
Scott
Pittsburg
Navy Department
Bear sighting reported near Mudsock school house marshes
Residents around Millersburg report a large brown bear seen in the marshes near Mudsock school house. Several witnesses say a strange animal prowled the woods but could not get close enough to identify it as a bear or a large dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudsock School House
Millersburg
Rail crossings in South Bend need joint action say officials
Alexander Shana inspector for the Indiana railroad commission urges greater co operation between South Bend city officials and railroad authorities to place railroad crossings in better condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Alexander Shana
Indiana Railroad Conmission
Does it Pay A valuable show found by City Engineer Witt
A show discovered by City Engineer Witt was yesterday restored to its owner Miss Nora Miller of Middlebury through a Democrat want ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt
Nora Miller
Middlebury
Ward Property Sold on First Street for 1700
The A. R. Ward property on First Street sold to Retta B. Lorton for 1700 via George P. Rowell agency. Marshal Self assisted an out of town, drunk transient to leave town after several days in the locality. A delegation of Bikhani citizens visited to inspect the Fifth Street pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Self
Fifth Street
After Hospital Burkhart Aims for McNaughton Park
Burkhart plans to locate a hospital in McNaughton Park after leaving the hospital. William Frasier and Alfred Strieby visited today from Legeburg, confirming regional interest in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frasier
Alfred Strieby
Legeburg
Fairbanks Plans Return to Indianapolis Home
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks is back in Indianapolis at his residence after arriving yesterday. He will largely stay in Indiana ahead of the election, making only a few trips outside the state, having previously left for Quebec to represent the United States at its 300th anniversary festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Indianapoli
Indianapolis
Quebec
Watson and Hanly Said to Strike Deal in Indiana
Indianapolis Aug 27 Special reports that James KE Watson Republican gubernatorial nominee has agreed to carry out Governor Hanly's policies and to campaign across the state taking Hanly's stamp on the ticket and platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James KE. Watson
Hanly
Watson
Watson Opens Indiana Gubernatorial Campaign in Fort Wayne
James E. Watson of Rushville, Indiana, Republican gubernatorial nominee, launched the state campaign with a speech before about 2 000 attendees at the Princess dink in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
James E. Watson
Rushville, Inc
Indiana
Democratic Drum Corps to Reform at Club Meetings
A democratic drum corps will be organized soon by the Bryan Kern and Marshall club with plans discussed at last evening’s meeting. Members named include John Rimpler Frank Rimpler Fred Hess Dan Hess Charles Straub Fred Mann William A Books. Next Thursday night county chairman Robert E Proctor and legislative nominees David D Rodibaugh and Frank W Brown will address the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan, Kern and Marshall Club
John
Frank Rimpler
Fred
Dan Hess
Charles Straub
Fred Mann
William A. Books
Bryan, Kern and Marshall
Robert E. Proctor
David D
Rodibaugh
Frank W. Brown
Bryan
Miss Helen Tiedemann Honored By Church Farewell
Members of the First English Lutheran Church surprised Miss Helen Tiedemann after the evening service and escorted her to 314 South Seventh Street for a social send off. She will teach Latin at Colburn Academy in Mulberry this September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Tiedemann
First English Lutheran Church
South Seventh Street
Miss Tiedemann
Mulberry
Colburn Academy
Narrow escape as horse sinks in Warsaw sinkhole
Samuel Marks Trepeck of Chicago traveling salesman fell into a sinkhole while driving two and a half miles from Pierceton. His horse, bought at the William A. Mable barn in Warsaw, drowned and the buggy disappeared except for the top of the rear wheels seen briefly after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierceton
Samuel Marks
Trepeck
Chicago
Marks
William A. Mable
Warsaw
South Bend Area Wins Reduced Mining Rates
South Bend coal buyers secured lower rates after protests over higher suburban shipping costs. Indiana mines cut Linton field to St. Marys and Notre Dame to 90 cents from 115, and Brazil field to 95 cents from 1.05, addressing complaints of suburban rate disparity with Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Indiana
Linton Field
St. Mary’s
Notre Dame
Chicago
St Joseph Valley Traction Delays Elkhart Line Progress
8 Maxon reports no action by St Joseph Valley Traction on securing right of way for the Middlebury to Elkhart extension. He notes management must arrange a few matters before pursuing the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Maxon
St. Joseph Valley Traction Company
Middlebury
Smith Rearrested Liquor Seller Pleads Guilty in Court
Elkhart saloonist Charles A. Smith rearrested for liquor sales without license. He pleaded guilty in city court and paid a $50 fine and will appeal to the superior court. Also notes Swanson dies in Chicago hospital and Hatch travels from Hobart to Crown Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smith
Elkhart
Bond Issue Sale Aims to Lift Receivership at Buena Vista Plant
Addison H. McKay remains as receiver for the Buena Vista Plantation Company which owns 16 000 acres and 36 500 acres of rich land. Eugene Atkins proposes selling the remaining 250 000 dollars in bonds to lift the receivership and salvage value for stockholders. Major stake lies in Vera Cruz Mexico with stock held in Goshen. Atkins, Bristol native now in Elkhart, has pushed for solvency and profitable operation once finances are straightened.
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Buena Vista Plantation Company
Hilledale
Mich
Eugene Atkins
Addison H. McKay
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Buena Vista
Goshen
Bristol
Elkhart
Atkins
Miner Family Reunion Held At Stutsman Home
The Miner family gathered for their annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stutsman, about 3.5 miles northwest of town, with 40 members present including Perry Miner and family, Henry Eby relatives, Charles Helman, A. G. Stutsman, Dr. Joseph Julian, and others. The day featured a social visit and a noon lawn dinner, no formal program. Officers reelected were President Perry Miner and Secretary Jesse Stutgman.
Mishawaka Mayor backs pure water plan to cut costs
Mayor Frank endorses a pure water system funded by savings from the current setup. He cites wells south of the city at 26 feet for gravity or pumped delivery, aiming to avoid excessive expenditure as the town pursues waterworks improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Mishawaka
Fort Wayne Firm Secures Ten Year Hotel Power Pact
The Ft. Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction company will supply Hotel Anthony in Fort Wayne with electric light and power for ten years at a total cost of 120006 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Anthony
Fort Wayne
Bridges Tied Up by Elkhart Court Restraining Order
The Elkhart circuit court issued a temporary restraining order in an injunction suit by Peter T. Longacher against county commissioners and contracting firms. The order halts payment for ongoing work on eleven bridges including Rock Run Creek at First Street while allowing completion, with contractors risking unpaid bills.
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Elkhart
Peter T. Longacher
Varius
Rock Run Creek
First Street
National Concrete Company
Jefferyton
Washington
Local notes from Indiana read of deaths and moves
J Q Flax of South Bend plans to embark in Columbia City mercantile trade. Mrs H C Fuhrman of Adams county dies at 74. Smallpox stamped out in Wabash county. Geo F Miller of Miami county dies near Peru. Mrs W Y Pressler of Wabash injures hip on banana peel. Floyd Sydell of Garrett fined for speeding. William H Heindal, Huntington farmer, dies after illness. Ben F Yontz sues over $150 horse trade. Young forger Guy Merle Adams, under 14, confesses to check frauds $92.85. Mrs Frances Riegel dies at 103 in Lafayette soldiers home. Capt Orville Kilmer advanced to quartermaster. Lieut Carl Beyer to captain in Warsaw. Rev S R Harter found not guilty on second hearing. Friends Church general conference opens at Winona with 700 attendees. Reports on first day schools, education, and Twentieth Century Conditions.
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J. Q. Flax
South Bend
Columbia City
H. C. Fuhrman
Adams County
Wabash County
Miami County
Peru
W. Y. Pressler
Wabash
Floyd Sydell
Garrett
William H. Heindal
Huntington County
Ben. F. Yontz
Landis W. Pressler
Kokomo
Guy Merle Adams
Warsaw Man Missing Under Clouded Circumstances
Andrew Sloan 64, longtime Warsaw resident, has been missing since early Tuesday forenoon. Relatives fear he may have drowned in nearby lakes or suffered foul play. Sloan previously suffered a head injury at Plymouth while employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad, with lasting mental impact.
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Andrew Sloan
Warsaw
Ite
Pennsylvania Railroad
Plymouth
Webb petitions for divorce with alimony in suit
Superior Court records show Mrs. Bowman Webb filing for divorce from her husband alleging cruel treatment non-support and a worse offense with alimony of 500. The couple wed on August 15 1902 and were not recently separated.
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Superior Court
Bowman
Sarah) Webb
Winona Assembly and Bible Conference Draw Large Crowd
Tuesday closed the combined program of the Winona Assembly and the Bible conference with a large attendance and active participation. The event showcased broad interest in religious study and community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Assembly
Bible Conference
Personal notices from Goshen area residents
A roundup of visitors and travels across Elkhart, Middlebury, Goshen, and nearby towns. Included are Mrs. Bob Culp in Elkhart, John Blake in Winona, Max Dembufsky with his mother, Riley Wantz from Syracuse, and others visiting relatives, attending reunions, or traveling to Chicago and Milwaukee areas.
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Bob Culp
Elkhart
John C. Blake
Wenona
Max Dembufsky
Riley Wantz
Syracuse
Frank J. Irwin
Anderson
D. K. Boyer
Middlebury
Goshen
Charles Gill
Illnois
J. Beeson
South Bend
C. G. Landis
Chicago
J. H. Mock
Frank Ebersole
Smithville
W. H. Shultz
Middlebury Township
Ellen Mizer
Maude Miller
James Holler
Milford
Dowagine
Mich
S. Prescott
Winona Lake
Henry Roose
Putnam County
Roore
Ira Robrer
Hittle Son
Ross
A. J. Pickering
Miriam Pickering
New Paris
Ruth Hammond
Charles Berry
Public Brary
C. B. Stiver
Stivers
Benton
Charles Krutz
Rives
Constantine
Elkhart County
Frank Beck
Millersburg
Elkhart County Fair
Aaron F. March
Maria March
Ggorge Cregier
George Cregier Jr
Fred Cregier
Silver Lake
L. C. Bowman
Jacob Clevenger
Cincinnati
William Newell
Jefferson Township
Haines Egbert
Lillian
J. B. Andrews
Cleveland
Buffalo
Egbert
Samuel Delcamp
Warren E. Berlin
William Wilkinson
Roose
Melvin J. Neely
Arkansas
Susan Neely
Lake Wawasee
Daniel McDonald
Married Last Night at Parkside Home
Prof. J Frank Ebersole of North Tonawanda New York and Miss Blanche Brenneman of Smithville Ohio were wed at the Parkside home of Rev I R Detwler. Delta May Kauffman acted as bridesmaid and A Metzler of Shiremanetown Pa was best man. The couple, former Goshen College students, plan to reside in Cambridge Massachusetts.
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J. Frank Ebersole
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Blanche Brenneman
Smithville
I. R. Detwller
Parkside
Delta May Kauffman
A. Metzler
Shiremanetown
Goshen College
Mre
Obersole
Ootlet
Cambridge
Harvard
Prevent
Missing heir search ends with unsettled estate
Thirty seven years after the Cooleys death the estate is to be divided among three children. A missing heir remains unlocated and efforts to settle the matter in York have not succeeded. Relatives had located a well defined lead, but it yielded no result and prospects of locating the missing man now seem remote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Cooleys
York
Hearst Activity in Indiana and Local School Assignments
Hearst Independence visits Indianapolis as independents appear across Hearst papers. Elkhart Township hires teachers including Jno MecCartney Mayme and others to oversee a Goshen college led node near the city. South Bend rumored dropped from Central League. Springbrook, Wayne games draw crowds. Aggie Grant to Gt Rapids next season. South Bend has not profited in the league.
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Elkhart Township
Elkhart
Jno
E. MecCartney
Mayme
Blood
Romayne Rohrer
Josephine
Lis
Wilma Cripe
Lottie Inbody
Ma Smoker
Ranny
Ethel Bickel
Cartney
Sion
Goshen College
South Bend
Hag
Springbrook
Ville
Wayne
Aggie
Grant South Bend
Gt Rapids
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McNaughton Park
Fairbanks
FT. Wayne
Democratic Drum Corps
John Swanson
Hkbart
Hikbart
W.W. W. Hatch
Hobart
Crown Point
Hillsdale Meeting
Addison H. McKay Wills
Big Corporation
George Bubasch
Detroit
Lake Shore
Lincoln Avenue
Bubasch
Edwin Diller Starbuck
Iowa University
County Institute
A. BE. Weraver, Co
General Conference of the
Friends Church
Winona
Middle West
Herbert P. Worth
West Chester
Edward B. Rawson
New York
The
Friends School
Edward W. Wilbur
Swarthmore
Bick List
Mra
Sheety
Best
George I
Smith
the Goshen Dancing
Chid Will Girl
Ponie Dance Fridey
Erent Ae
Hearst Fizzlze
Hearst
Dash
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