Temperance Fight Looms in Clinton Township Over Millersburg Liquor License
Clinton township residents prepare to contest a liquor license for Millersburg led by Davis and Schaefer. A remonstrance campaign grows amid broader anti saloon sentiment, with local papers warning of past harms and urging court action to block licenses.
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Davis & Schaefer
Clinton Township
William A. Boomershine
Millersburg
Nappanee
Commissionere’ Court
Uoiu
Jackson
Olive
Middlebury
New Paris
Wakarusa
George Gilbert
W. A
Milleraburg
Davis
Linemen Begin Work On Goshen Chicago Copper Wire
Western Union crews from Chicago arrived in Goshen to string a new copper line for W H Laidley & Co brokerage. The project aims to connect Goshen and Chicago with private telephone service and reduce telegraph operator jobs as railroad telegraph use declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Co
Chicago
Western Union
Goshen
Chiago
W. H. Laidley & Co
Harley Putt
Lak
Schoors
Winona Assembly Plans Bigger Bible Conference Next Year
Winona Assembly officers estimate 10 000 persons attended the Bible conference. The Warsaw Winona streetcar line carried thousands daily while 410 000 baggage pieces were handled with none lost or damaged. Next year funds will support a larger program with international participants and improvements to Winona Lake including amusements, a new steamboat, enhanced lake service, and new cottages. The assembly board aims to keep Winona Hotel open year round and is optimistic about remaining season prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Winona Hotel
Remains of Wallace T. Martin Sent for Burial
The three year old son of Rev and Mrs Martin of Ligonier died after eating a large quantity of green grapes at a grape arbour near their home. Cholera infantum followed and he died the next day as his parents, who were at Wawasee, returned home just hours before his death. The burial shipment to Kokomo was arranged today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Thomas Martin
Big Four workers seek 15 percent wage hike amid pay comparisons
The 7000 Big Four brakemen and switchmen demand a 15 percent raise arguing only through freight staff had gains since 1953 at 24 percent. Supposedly other departments had raises, and the 15 percent would align Big Four pay with rival lines. A separate accident near Division and Carrosi streets killed one worker and damaged a Grand Trunk freight truck. Excursionists to Marion faced bad weather and a cancelled veterans drill at the Soldiers' Home. The Goshen-bound train arrived at 10:45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guarsdale
Pipemar Strigler
South Bend
Marion
Goshen
May Be Remembered Here Elkhart Visit From Boston
Louis Huff of Boston visited Elkhart last week and recalled past work hauling flour for Beardeley mill to Bristol White Pigeon and Sturgis. He once drove a stage between Goshen and Warsaw and local elders may remember him.
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Louis Huff
Boston
Elkhart
Mr. Huff
Beardeley
Bristol
White Pigeon
Sturgis
Goshen
Warsaw
Mishawaka Courier Editor Vanishes Amidst Mystery
The Mishawaka based Courier a German language paper suspends publication after editor Otto Santmayer disappears last Friday claiming he visited Milwaukee. Telegrams to Wisconsin cities fail to reach him raising foul play suspicions. The paper had recently collected advertising and subscriptions.
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Courier
Indiana
Mishawaka
Ihs
Otto Santmayer
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Santmayer
Werner Hager
Neeley of Muncie Granted Cuban Amnesty
Charles F. W. Neeley once led a Muncie newspaper and figured in the Cuban postal scandal. Convicted of embezzling 100000 postal funds, he received a ten year sentence and a 56701 dollar fine. Amnesty signed by President Palma on June 11, 1902 released him. Neeley now lives quietly in New York.
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New York World
Charles F. W. Neeley
Muncie
New York
Neely
Palma
Cuba
Neeley
Co operative Grocery Plan to Open Store Sept
Elkhart grocers face new competition from a cooperative grocery to be run by L B M Co employees, opening around September 1. So far 187 shares at 25 dollars each sold, with over 200 more expected. Management details not released as the plan nears completion. unions warn groceries may shift profits. Rohrer failure revised: assets 2200 liabilities 6000, creditors expected to receive about 31 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Co-operative
Remains of John Magers Arrive for Funeral
The remains of John Magers who died in Chicago will arrive on the 11 51 Lake Shore train tomorrow morning and be taken directly to Oak Ridge cemetery. Funeral services were held in Chicago and his parents Mr and Mrs W Magers a brother and a Chicago Presbyterian minister will accompany the remains. An earlier obituary in yesterday's DEMOCRAT misprinted the name as Nagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Magers
Chicago
Lake Shore
Oak Ridge Cemetery
W. Magers
Presbyterian
Magers
Democrat
Nagers
Missing South Bend lawyer Frank M. Davis feared self harm
Frank M. Davis a 25 year old South Bend lawyer is missing since August 15. He recently underwent three spinal tuberculosis operations and his despondent health fears his possible suicide. His parents reside near Plymouth and his law partner is Chases A. Davey who is known in Goshen.
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Frank M. Davis
South Bend
Plymouth
Davis
Chases A. Davey
Goshen
Electric line Toledo to Goshen planned by Seagraves
Mr. Seagraves writes that a proposed electric line from Toledo to this city and Goshen will be built. Money is not yet secured while New York business conditions improve, but once matters settle, funding will come and the road will be built.
Death of Mrs. Charles A Hawks in New York
Telegram from Goshen reports the death of Mrs. Charles A. Hawks of Chicago following an operation in New York last Wednesday afternoon She was well known in Goshen with funeral details not yet learned.
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Goshen
Charles A. Hawks
Chicago
New York
Pfeiffer Family Fourth Reunion Set for Middlebury
The Pfeiffer family holds its fourth annual reunion in Middlebury tomorrow. About five attendees are expected, all descendants of Jacob Pfeiffer Sr. The Fall Festival committee has Geo Butterfield painting two 60 ft banners across Main Street before and during the four day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Butterfield
Main Street
Mr. Butterfield
Pfeiffer
Middlebury
Jacob Pfeiffer Sr
James Oliver Celebrates Eightieth Birthday Milestone
James Oliver, the South Bend plowmaker and millionaire, marks his eightieth birthday today in good health, reflecting on his long life and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Oliver
South Bend
Brainards welcome daughter to North Main Street
Mr and Mrs B W Brainard of North Main street announce the birth of a daughter born last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Maloney
North Side
R. D. Bauer
North Seventh Street
B. W. Brainard
North Main Street
Hale family flees Waterford amid mysterious departure
Robert Hale, described as a peaceable colored man, his wife and child, left Waterford for an unknown destination. Hale rose to prominence through links to the Huse murder case in Michigan and an interracial marriage. They sold most possessions and whereabouts are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hale
Waterford
Hale
Huse
Michigan
Hales
Wawasee Fish Hatching Meet Set For Saturday
George Miles of Syracuse reports a Saturday 2 PM meeting of the Wawasee Fish Hatching Association at the Inn Lake Wawasee. State Fish Commissioner Sweeney will attend as Goshen members plan to outline the big undertaking in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miles
Syracuse
Anthony Deahl
Wawasee Fish Hatching Association
Lake Wawasee
Sweeney
Goshen
Libel Suit Against Douglas Lacey Co Dismissed as Trivial
New York report notes the libel suit against Douglas Lacey Co is trivial and publicized only by Ervin H. Finch a discharged employee with a personal grievance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Douglas, Lacey & Co
Ervin H. Finch
Grange Field Day Set at Winona Park September 11
Winona Park hosts a Grange Field Day on September 11 with Hon. Milton Trusler of Connorsville Fayette County, former master of the State Grange, as principal speaker.
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Winona Park
Milton Trusler
Connorsville
Fayette County
The
State Grange
Band Concert Tonight on Main Street
Rogers' band performs their regular weekly concert on Main Street east of the courthouse this Friday evening weather permitting.
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Rogers
Main Street
Court House
Milford Gossip Sauntering Through Week in Miscellany
Milford notes show residents traveling to Warsaw North Manchester Syracuse and Lima. Visits include Miss Noel from Syracuse to Milford and Ethel Kitson visiting Mattie Groves. A county superintendent office issue and a bridge failure near Pickwick Park are also mentioned along with local happenings in Goshen. a storm kills poultry at Sparklin’s hatchery.
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Ethel Kitson
Syracuse
Mattie Groves
Bell Telephone
Milford Drag Company
Noel
Francis Neff
Lima
Ohio
Chas. Sparklin
M. Bpeck
Anna, NL
J. Prickett
Channel
Pickwick Park
Katz Gets Contract for Water Works Connections
The Goshen City Council in special session accepted the revised plat for the Goshen College Addition. The water works and light committee opened bids for connections at the Moran and Watson well. Katz won the contract at 982 dollars as work progresses with the wall near finish and sinking set to start next week. completion by October first looks likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Knox
Shaffer
Scott
Crowell
Goshen College
Messrs. Cover
Widner
Water Works and Light Committee
Moran & Watson
Frank Leibole
Katz
Hitchcock in Accident During Street Repair Spill
City Engineer Hitchcock was burned when hot asphalt spilled during Second street pavement work in Mishawaka. A paving worker removed the substance from his body with bare hands, causing burns. Councilman Delcamp also felt the spill. The asphalt firm provided Hitchcock a new suit. injuries are not serious.
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Hitchcock
Mishawaka
South Bend
Paving Company
Delcamp
Asphalt Company
Sen Har Executsion To South Bend Grand Ben Hur Trip
Event notice for a group trip to South Bend to view the Ben Hur production. Fare set at half rate to Waterloo and South Bend, with a minimum 25 cents, valid Sept 10 on regular trains except Nos. 19 22 25 26. Special return on No. 20 Sept 19 at 11:30 p m stopping at stations to Waterloo.
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Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Waterloo
South Bend
Land Sales Report from Olive and Elkhart Townships
Rebecca M Wisler sold Peter J Kauffman farm land in Olive township for 525 dollars. Milton F Hoover sold Samuel Hoke farm land in Elkhart township for 8700 dollars. Mary Hoke sold Milton E Hoover farm land in Elkhart township for 8700 dollars.
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Rebecca M. Wisler
Peter J. Kauffman
Olive Township
Milton F. Hoover
Samuel Hoke
Elkhart Township
Mary Hoke
Milton E. Hoover
Surveyors Establish Line for Lake Shore Railroad Extension
A party of surveyors is running a line and placing stakes in Laporte and Porter counties near the Lake Shore. They work parallel to the Pere Marquette extension route. It is unclear whether the project is for an electric line or a steam railroad.
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Laporte
Porter Counties
Lake Shore
Four Generation Reunion Association Meeting in Millersburg
The Four Generation Reunion Association holds a meeting and celebration in Millersburg on September 10 and 11. A special train departs Goshen at 9 20 a m both days and returns from Millersburg at 6 30 p m with low rates.
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Millersburg
Four Generation Reunion Association
Goshen
Middlebury Social Notes and Local News
M. A. Page visited Ligonier Wednesday. Mrs. John Roth is gravely ill with little hope of recovery. Uriah Elliott traveled from Goshen to see his brother. Mrs. C. O. Prescott is in Albion Michigan at her sister’s bedside. Al Haines and Chas McGary attended the soldiers reunion in Marion. Union Sunday School picnic postponed due to rain. Lemuel Prough and wife arrived from the west Tuesday evening to stay with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. F B Hixon moved into a new South Main residence. Mr. Butler and daughter from Goshen dined with Jacob Pfeiffer. Miss Mast, domestic for Dr. Chase, sprained her ankle from a doorway. Postmaster Elliott’s office front painted for a refreshed appearance. Dick Elliott and Mr Bohana of Battle Creek visiting the elder Elliott family.
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Union
Lemuel Prough
Hixon
South Main Street
Mr. Butler
Goshen
Jacob Pfeiffer
Miss Mast
Chase
Elliott
Milford and nearby towns show many travelers and visitors
A long list of residents and visitors are noted in Milford area and allied towns. People like Wa. Young, Miss Elba Price, M. F. Sebeli, A. Strohm, Joel Potter, Joe Kramer, Abe Berger and many others are recorded as traveling, visiting friends, or staying with relatives in places including Winona, Kendallville, New Paris, Goshen, Warsaw, Ligonier, Bremen, Niles, Albion, Battle Creek, Chicago and Johnstown.
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Young
Milford
Elba Price
Winona
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Mary M. Haven
Longcity
William J. Edwards
Fort Wayne
Peters
Ais
Bert Hobtsen
Maud Eldridge
Rayb Compton
Eugene Compton
Longeeliiff Asylum
Vond
Matie A. Rowe
Edward C. Rowe
State Bank
Elkhart County Loan & Test Co
City National Bank
Salem Bank
Mittimas
Gorden
Justice Whisler
Ora Gordon
Clara Nickerson
Gordon
Korrady
John Korrady
Steven Coat
Ligonier
Wade
South Milford
Boeght
Kokomo
Wabash Railway Co
Elks
Benton Harbor
Tain
Hen Island
Wiese
Wiess
Elkhart Labor Union
Gro
Cery Business
Hohrer
Mr. Seagraves
New York City
Willi
Grange
Miles
Daisy Neff
Manchester
Ford Rodibaugh
James March
Muncie Fair
Henry Hellemith
Jones
Bob Highlore
Don Kleder
Wawasee
Sen
New Lake Shore Road
M. A. Page
John Roth
Uriah Elliott
al Haines
Chas. McGary
Dick Elliott
Bohana
Battle Creek
Chas
M. F. Sebeli
Kendallville
A. Strohm
New
Paris
Joel Potter
Joe Kramer
Abe Berger
I. O. Wood
Mrs
P. D. Berkey
Wilber L.stonex
Parl Alery
L. B. Gilbert
Charles Himebaugh
Frank Reis
C. Warabee
Hotel Haseaul
Emma Banta
Emma Ricketts
Morris Berkey
Johnstown
H. B. Kelly
Kelly Foundry & Machine Company
Anna Wolcott
Nellie
Ollie Wagner
Garrett
H. 8. K. Bartholomew
Warsaw Union
John Suvobarger
Della Grove
Vera
Queenie Cooper
Albion
Mra
George Woblford
Menden
Ill
John Clutter
Wabash
Albert
Christian Tristler
Greensburg, Ind
J. Wright
Albion Record
J. M. Matthews
H. C. Noble
Indianapolis
M. J. Magor
Pearl Mason
E. E. Mummert
Norwalk
Henry Peoples
Edna Peoples
Lotta Stiver
Ruth McClune
Will Menigar
Mies Clara Peoples
Eikart
C. L. Dreese
G. A. Whippy
A. B. Armstrong
Ja. J.P. Shafer
Frank J. Irwin
Kate Jackson
Mazie Jenkinson
Blanche Falls
Budd Hascall
George A. Riley
Rolland Hincebaugh
Storks
Oliver
Milton Gunckel
Henry Ward Beecher
Fema
Savage
Gunckel
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