Fraudulent deputy Wallace flees as officers close in
O W Wallace a self styled deputy revenue inspector and nephew of Gen Lew Wallace is exposed as a genuine fake. Marion Gauntt and Branham lead a patrol chase after Wallace who duped locals and two papers with tales of leased branch revenue offices. He fled Goshen after leaving a grip and clothes at Mrs Murphy's boarding house as deputies track him toward Milford and possible interstate pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Wallace
Internal Revenue
Lew Wallace
Crawfordsville
Goshen
Tak Desuewst
Wallace
Iushen Press
J. A. Gauntt
Marion
Se F
Lon Farre
Big Four
Milford
Chief Hayes
Guston
Iis
Indianapal
Rauitt
Marshal Bratnam
Indianapolis
Losben
Emooth
Marnai Branham
Hascitil
Walace
Gauntt
Lawrenceburg
Federal
W. L. Stone
Stonex Block
Marshal Branham
Cremocnat
Richard Murphy
East Lincoln Avenue
E. R Shey
Disturbance at Speelman Home Ends With Threatened Prosecution
Last night at 11 o clock neighbors awoke to screams and fighting at Frank and Mrs Speelman of South Cottage avenue. Officers Vesey and Snyder, unable to quell the fracas, warned of prosecution as residents called out for action amid a noisy crowd and reports of a choking and assault. Marshal Self said the Speelmans would be prosecuted this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesey and Snyder
Frank Speelman
South Cottage Avenue
Speelman
Speelmans
Ficers Vesey
Snyder
Marshal Self
Speermans
Gouker Love Case Rezoned as Compromise Fails in Justice Court
In Justice Young's court last night the Gouker Love case was continued to Saturday at 7 30 after an attempted compromise with a children lecture. Photographer Bert Throckworton pleaded guilty to Sunday gallery opening and paid 10 dollars in fines plus costs. Compromises were reached in J G Clapp and other cases. gypsy trespass charges were dismissed for lack of proof. two men jailed earlier were released. Garver defendants not yet arrested after pursuit. The note suit Byron Cornell et al vs Theo Evans for 950 dollars began proceedings. A Goshen saloon keeper paid fines for admitting a 13 year old girl. an abdavit against the Speemans for disorder on Cottage avenue was to be filed this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouker-Love
Bert Throckworton
J. G. Clapp
Wm. Parfitt
Justice Young
Jnc
Ora Garver
Geo. Aines
Washington Township
Constable Heath
Hikhart
Michigan
Byron Cornell
Theo. T. Evans
C. N. Endicott
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Whiteman
Elkhart
Sima
Roijle Stark
Stark
Jeffersonville
John Broadstreet
Knox
Mishawaka Homing Club
Vincennes
Ind
Hoosier
South Bend
Yatman Arrives En Route from New York to Chicago
Jane C. Yatman a bicyclist traveling from New York City to Chicago reached the city at 1 37 pm after days on the road. She plans to push on to Chicago tomorrow noting fine Indiana roads and admiring Hoosier country. Chicago papers have shown concern for the journey and expect to cover her arrival and possible long distance record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane C. Yatman
New York City
Chicago
Windy City
Miss Yatman
Important Game at Red Men’s Grounds This Afternoon
South Bend Greens faced Tonawandas in a pivotal season contest at Red Men’s grounds this afternoon. A large, enthusiastic crowd witnessed the game as play began at 3:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men's Grounds
South Bend Greens
Tonawandas
Waters Steals and Boarding for Liberty Coat Theft
Harry Waters a 16 year old thief remains uncaptured after robbing employer Howard Hopkins of 400 dollars and escaping. He had swiped Clyde Saltzberry's coat at a livery barn and was seen wearing it in Elkhart Sunday night. Deputies trace Waters from Benton Harbor to various towns as they pursue leads and a possible plan to open a bowling alley with the stolen money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Waters
Howard Hopkins
Sheriff Elliott
Toledo
Chatten
Detroit
Waters
Clyde Saltzberry
Saltzberry
Porter Farrell
Bart Nymeyer
Elkhart
Messrs
Farrell
Nymeyer
Shoup & Kobler’s
Hopkins
Benton Harbor
Indiana Campaign Opens With Shively Speech in Indianapolis
Friday night the Democrats launch their Indiana campaign with Hon. B. F. Shively of South Bend as lead speaker in Indianapolis. Adlai Stevenson will tour Indiana, but dates remain unsettled. Kern’s improved health spurs talk he will be Indiana’s next governor as Roosevelt plans shifts in Indiana itinerary amid party spending strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Jno. W. Kern
Diphtheria Fears Loom In LaVorte County as Schools Open
Health officers warn of diphtheria resurfacing in northeastern LaVorte County while South Bend reports widespread sore throat. The piece notes cautious reopening of schools Monday and mentions a seriously injured horse after an accident linked to Patrick and Matt Maloney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVorte
South Bend
Isoshen
English Lutheran Church Doubles Membership in South Bend
The Eng lish Lutheran church in South Bend has doubled its membership since January. Rev A C Ands of Goshen and Rev L M C Weichsel of Renovo Pa conducted a large service in which twelve members were added. Reading rooms are open to the public, Goshen and other papers are being sent to the rooms, but furnishings are incomplete and a formal opening is postponed until the Library Association moves its books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Times
A.C Ands
Goshen
L. M. C. Weichsel
Renovo
Library Association
Bryan and Stevenson Continental Club Meeting Notice
Perry Searfoss suffered serious internal injuries in a sewer trench accident at Mishawake and is bedridden at home. The Bryan and Stevenson Continental Club requests all committee members to meet at headquarters on Thursday evening August 30 at 7:30 sharp and all other members to attend by order of the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Searfoss
East
Jefferson Street
Mishawake
Bryan and Stevenson Continental Club
Man Sneaks Into Town Posts Bills On Grounds
Bill Poster Krutz seeks the man who slipped into town while he was away in Chicago. The culprit posted South Bend Labor Day bills on his boards and the court yard pavilion. He will be arrested once identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Poster Krutz
Chicago
South Bend
Court Yard
Courtship by mail ends in wedding plans for Elkhart pair
Mrs Bedderlein riding a wheel collided with a buggy and was thrown but not badly hurt. Fred Farbert Jr an Elkhart machinist who went to Louisville writes that he will bring home a bride. The courtship was through the mails, the parties never having seen each other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Farbert, Jr
Elkhart
Louisville, Ky
Central Union Telephone wins La Porte local exchange bid
After years of effort Central Union Telephone Co finally gains a La Porte local exchange by buying the La Porte Telephone plant. Burglars broke into the farms of Philip Rouseh and Ira Pontius in De Kalb county stealing jewelry and cash totaling fifty and thirty dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Co
LaPorte
la Porte
la Porte Telephone Company
Philip Rouseh
Ira Pontius
DeKalb County
Roosevelt Campaign Route Through Michigan and Indiana
Senator Burrows of Michigan and Col Bliss the Republican gubernatorial candidate will accompany Theodore Roosevelt from Grand Rapids to South Bend. They will stop at Kenton Harbor then proceed to Niles via the Big Four and onward to South Bend via Michigan Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Burrows
Michigan
Col. Bliss
Wolverine
Teddy Roosevelt
Grand Rapide
South Bend
Kenton Harbor
Niles
Funeral for James H. Blaine Held at 2 O'clock
The funeral for the late James H. Blaine was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the residence of Frank Miller on South Seventh Street. Members of the Knights of Pythias and Royal Arcanum lodges attended in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Blaine
Frank Miller
South Seventh Street
Knights of Pythias
Royal Arcanum Lodges
Edith Winters Weds Annon Coulter in Chicago
Miss Edith Winters daughter of Wu Winters of South Third Street married Annon Coulter in Chicago on Sunday. The groom, a Goaben resident, will live with Miss Winters in this city after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Winters
Wu. Winters
South Third Street
Annon Coulter
Chicago
Goaben
Goshen rider Donovan earns multiple podiums at Anderson races
Chas. Donovan of Goshen placed third in the mile Open with a 2:16 clocking and third in the mile lap in 2:10. He also finished second in the three mile handicap with a 7:01 time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Chas. Donovan
Goshen
Boy Fractures Arm After Wagon Fall Near Town
The eight year old son of Milo Inbody living four miles southwest of town fell from a wagon and fractured his left arm. Dr. J. J. Becknell was summoned to treat him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Inbody
J. J. Becknell
Marriage license granted to Lennon and Hernes
A marriage license was granted to William Lennon of Toledo aged 43 and Louise Hernes of Goshen aged 37 confirming their intention to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lennon
Toledo
Louise Hernes
Goshen
Postal service clerks carriers exam September 26 1900
LaMar P. J. Croop secretary of the postal board gives notice of a civil service examination for clerks and carriers in the post office service to be held here on September 26 1900. A considerable number are expected to take the exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaMar P. J. Croop
The
Postal Board
Civil Service
Post Office
Campaign Schedule For Connecticut Democrats
The Hon. B. F. Shively opens the party campaign by speaking in Danbury on Sept. 4 Stamford on Sept. 5 and New Haven on Sept. 6 at the request of State Chairman Melbert B. Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Shively
Melbert B. Carr
Connecticut
Danbury
Stamford
New Haven
Powers Matriarch Dies After Long Goshen Residence
Mrs Powers aged Goshen resident died last night at her home on West Pike Street from a complication of diseases. She had lived in the city for many years. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powsra
Powers
Goshen
Weat Pike Street
Locke Township Republicans Nominate Ticket for Trustees
Locke township Republicans Saturday nominated Trustee Jacob Pippinger Assessor Eli May Justice F M Cains Advisory Board Francis E Berlin and Jos Myers. The one winged crane mentioned in yesterday's Democrat was shot this morning by P M Grissimore near the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke Township
Jacob Pippinger
Eli May
Justice F. M. Cains
Francis E. Berlin
Jos Myers
Democrat
P. M. Grissimore
Canal
Valparaiso Gains as Cheap Living and Culture Grow
The Sunday Chicago Tribune notes Valparaiso Normal housing O P Kinsey offers student rooms at 1.40 weekly and praises the town's progress. It hints at local theater plans, social events, a Michigan Pulp plant steam pipe scare in Niles, a Fort Wayne resident Daniel W Bowen's death, a new birth in Emerson street, and a money lending ad by Atty J V Maier in Ulery block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Valparaiso Normal
O. P. Kinsey
Michigan Pulp Cos
Niles
Teachers Institute Convenes in St Joseph County
A report lists events from the region including the St Joseph county teachers institute in progress and various community notes. The item also covers local resignations, deaths, and events from nearby towns with names like Wawaka Red Cloud and Mishawaka.
Landslide Buries Michigan City Boy. Rescued Alive
Spencer Carr, 13, was buried by sand at a Michigan City sand hill Friday. Companions raised the alarm and a passerby dug him out after about 20 minutes unconscious. In other news, caddies demand higher wages nationwide amid tensions at golf courses and a suit over Kinney bond obligations heads to Elkhart court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Carr
Michigan City
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United States Marshal
Mao
Mishawaka
Drusken
Justice Court
Amsden
Ificer Vesey
Speemans
Cottage Avenue
Lady Blcychat
Wayward Boy
Ownig
Court House News
Geo. E. Corner
Cleveland
Sear City
Aska
Chamberlain Turner
John A. Lerne
Mamie Lerue
Lerues
Smith
Velda
Almeda
W.H. H. Dennis
Nappanee
W. H. Lavering
Wm. H. Lavering
Noah A. Lehman
Lavering
Deahl & Deahl
Kalamazoo
Elliott
Fletcher C. Rood
Adlai Stevenson
Indiana
State Committee
Washington Dispatch
New York
Tipton County
Elkhart County
Goshen News
Goshen Times
Col. Roosevelt
Chicago Times-Herald
Hernly
Hanna
Miller
Valentine Miller
Commissioners’ Court
Edward Gale
Columbia City
Gale
Patrick Maloney
Armour
Matt Maloney
Evans Livery Barn
Berkey
Republican County Central Committee
D F Cordrey
Cordrey
California
Accou
Michigander
J. A. Blaine
Donovan
Mortuary Record
Valparaiso
Jack
Winifield Swart
Florence Herger
M. E
Burns Park
Daniel W. Bowen
Fort Wayne
Charles Cline
Emerson Street
Atty
J. V. Maier
Ulery Block
St. Joe County
Teachers’ Institute
Maine
Adam Eby
Wawaka
India
Dunkard Church
W. H. Xanders
Michigan City Penitentiary
Episcopal Church
Red Cloud, Neb
Albert Smith
Bremen
William Schlosser
Union City
Lucy Haven
Miss Haven
Syracuse
McKinley
Bryan
Guy Huried
C. L. Kinney
LaPorte Argus
Weir, Weir & Darrow
Chas. L Kinney
Cleveland Stone Company
Kinney
Lynn
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