Elkhart Teachers Institute Hears Lectures on Interrelation of Subjects
President James S. Dodge presided as Elkhart county teachers institute convened for an afternoon session with 180 enrolled. Prof Roberts opened with a talk on interrelation of subjects stressing unity of study, home and school links, and use of nature as a learning resource. Brown outlined new state licensing requirements and list of accredited Indiana institutions for teacher training.
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Elkhart County Teachers’ Institute
Prof. Roberts
Supt. Weaver
J. W. Sunn
Indiana Young People’s
Brown
Weaver
State Board of Education
Indiana
Noon Addressed Association on The People and the Law
Noon spoke to the association on The People and the Law with many attendees present. At 1 30 this afternoon the enrollment stood at 186.
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Association
Elkhart Circuit Court Docket Sets Record Figures
The Elkhart circuit court term opens Monday Sept 30 after a summer with 22 new civil and criminal filings and four of the criminal cases already disposed. The docket lists 113 civil and 10 criminal cases. Superior court in Elkhart starts Sept 9 with 90 civil and 13 criminal cases filed. County Clerk Fleming has not named a successor for the deputy clerk vacancy Virgil. In Lagrange, the September term reports the most divorce cases in history at 14, with total cases on file at 57. Judge Dodge will convene there next Monday.
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Elkhart
Superior Court
Circuit Court
Fleming
Virgil
Lagrange
Dodge
Actor Leonard Dies Suddenly on Benton Harbor Visit
Harry BE Leonard, 28, a chorus member of The Flower of the Ranch company, died Monday night in Benton Harbor after falling ill in Wisconsin. He lost his voice Saturday in Waukegan and physicians cited acute indigestion as the cause. His Buffalo, New York home and show proprietors Joseph Howard and Mabel Barrison arranged and funded the burial at Benton Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry BE. Leonard
the Flower of the Ranch” Company
Benton Harbor
Leonard
Waukegan
Mich
Buffalo, N. Y
Joseph Howard
Mabel Barrison
Sixth Street Survey Reveals Wider West Side Lawns
City engineer Charles C. Witt confirms the Sixth street survey shows west side lawns three feet wider than east side lawns after pavement plans were completed. Resumption of North Sixth street paving awaits a brick shipment.
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Sixth Street
Charles C. Witt
Three Illegal Fishermen Escape With Auto Aid
Deputies Stoneburger and Dougherty recaptured a net and fish after three men including Benjamin and Ernest Osborn plus an unknown Ft Wayne youth fled ashore with shotguns and revolvers aimed at the officers. An automobile aided the escape and the trio distanced pursuing officers.
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Stoneburger and
Dougherty
Benjamin
Ernest Osborn
Ft. Wayne
Mrs VanDusen Sues for Alimony Arrears in Porter Court
Mrs Minnie VanDusen sues in Porter superior court against Franklin VanDusen alleging failure to pay alimony. Judgment for alimony of 5 dollars weekly was awarded December 12 1905, and the defendant has refused to remit.
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VanDusen
Minnie VanDusen
Porter Superior Court
Franklin VanDusen
Heacocks and Shelly Sell Nebraska Horses at Two Sales
Heacocks and Shelly announce a sale of choice Nebraska horses aged one to five years at North Manchester on August 31 and at Middlebury on September 8. They promise the very best stock and urge local buyers not to miss the opportunity.
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Heacocks & Shelly
Nebraska
North Manchester
Middlebury
Pickpockets Rob Elkhart Man on Interurban Car
George Mast of Elkhart reported to South Bend police the loss of 20 dollars in cash and two deposit certificates 400 and 125 dollars by pickpockets while boarding the inter urban car at St Joseph.
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George Mast
Elkhart
South Bend
St. Joseph
Hurt at Kendallville Ends with Bolt Injury
John Owen a Lake Shore section hand was badly hurt at Kendallville when a broken bolt struck him. The incident details a workplace accident involving a named worker and a specific location. Further official report is awaited.
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Kendallville
John Owen
Lake Shore
Gov Hanly Grants Paroles In Indiana
Indianapolis Aug 28 Special Gov Hanly granted only two paroles from sixteen applications. Henry Tuckenbrook convicted at Fort Wayne of petit larceny in January 1899 and sentenced to one to fourteen years received a parole. Nathaniel Gandy from Marshall county sentenced to two to fourteen years for criminal assault was refused a parole.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
Henry Tuckenbrook
Fort Wayne
Nathaniel Gandy
Marshall County
Indiana Leader Forecasts Bryan Delegation for 1908
Thomas Taggart predicts William J. Bryan will secure a solid Indiana delegation to the 1908 national convention, signaling strong party backing and organized support from the Hoosier state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
William J. Bryan
Indiana
Inquiry Continues Into Death Of Mrs Griffin In Jail
Coroner investigates mysterious death of Mrs Josephine Griffin of Goshen who died in St Joseph county jail after months of alleged family neglect and accusations. Witnesses describe confinement and quarrels. coroner finds no charges against William Griffin or his wife though his absence is noted.
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Josephine Griffin
Goshen
St. Joseph County
Clark
William Griffin
Cora Griffin- Arter
South Bend
Wiliam
Hammond
Will
Griffin
Elkhart
Moulders’ Union
Nappanee
Mrs. Griffin
William ‘Griffin
Anna Myers
J. R. ‘Miller
Miss ' Myers
Milford Line Grading Near Completion for Syracuse Route
A Syracuse report says grading on the Syracuse and Milford railroad is nearly finished with track laying advancing. Right of way is fenced bridges are built and a gravel pit purchase secures ballast for the new line. The Waubee lake connection is due to open by late September and yard facilities will be developed south of the B and O tracks for loading and switching.
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Syracuse & Milford
Syracuse
Edmonds
Waubee Lake
Wanbee Lake
Milford
Henry Walbeser
St James Church to Feature Stainers Mass in F
Next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. St James Church hosts a 50 voice choir performing Stainer s Mass in F including Kyne Credo Benedictus Sanctus Agnus and Gloria. Miss Gertrude Dausman presides at the piano with Sam Starr and Harry Leaming on clarinets Lamar Hutchinson on violin and Dan Spohn on trumpet. Full program to appear Saturday evening.
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St. James
Stainer
Gertrude Dausman
Messrs
Sam Starr
Harry Leaming
Lamar Hutchinson
Dan Spohn
Auto accident injures Mr and Mrs Liebrenz near Kendallville
Mr and Mrs Godfrey Liebrenz living near Stroh suffered injuries when their buggy overturned after a collision with an automobile driven by E H Reyher of LaGrange. The buggy struck by the car toppled into the gutter along the road.
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Auto
Godfrey Liebrenz
Stroh
Kendallville
E. H. Reyher
Lagrange
Placing Stone Steps At Courthouse Progress Report
Contractor McCormack drives laborers on the court house west side placing stone steps and promising handsome work. Stone cutters advance quickly but awaiting structural steel holds progress. A shipment of steel is expected daily.
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McCormack
Court House
Charles Parker Performs Mary Ann at Irwin Theater
Charles Parker sang the illustrated comic Irish song Are You Coming out Tonight Mary Ann at the Irwin last evening. He was chosen because Tom Haydn had a fever cold and Parker will sing the piece for the rest of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Parker
Mary Ann
Tom Haydn
the Irwin
Charlie
Unidentified Body Found Along Big Four Near Elkhart
The body located along the Big Four right of way near Elkhart was initially thought to be Monroe or Doc Highway of Pierceton, but investigators later determined this identification was incorrect.
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Elkhart
Monroe
Pierceton
Progress on Sixth Street asphalt paving contract
The Western Construction Co of Lafayette, holder of the Sixth Street paving contract, reports rapid progress on the ex cavation and roadway work. The firm says it is rushing the project to complete as quickly as possible.
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Sixth Street
Western Construction Co. of
Lafayette
Stauffer Reunion Holds First Annual Gathering in Elkhart
Thirty Stauffer descendants from Lancaster County Pa. held the first annual reunion at Island Park Elkhart following a noon dinner. Officers elected include President A B Stauffer Wakarus a and Treasurer Amos Stauffer Middlebury with other posts filled. The next reunion is set for the last Saturday in August 1908 at Island Park.
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Peter Stauffer
Lancaster County
Island Park
Elkhart
A. B. Stauffer
Wakaru
Arusa
Mary Freeland
Middlebury
Nora Clay
Wakarusa
Allen Stauffer
EH. Chilcote
Nappanee
Enos Stauffer
St. Joseph County
E. E. Stauffer
North Manchester
Amos Stauffer
Ed Holmes
E. Schock
South Bend
Henry Ward
Young Sues for 5000 Dollars Over Buzz Saw Injury
Carl Young of Claypool sues James S. Decker and Austin D. Decker in Kosciusko circuit court for 5000 dollars damages after losing the third finger of his right hand and injuring two other fingers while operating a buzz saw at the Decker Bros. saw mill in Claypool on June 6. Young was sixteen at the time and employed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko
Carl Young
Claypool
James S
Austin D. Decker
Young
Decker Bros
Saloon Men Fight Boycott Over Warsaw Ice Firm
Dr W L Hines of Warsaw backs a saloon remonstrance urging a boycott of the Warsaw Ice company in which he is a stockholder. Liquor interests plan to ship ice to saloons and signers vow to avoid merchants not on the remonstrance list.
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W. L. Hines
Warsaw
Wakarusa Man and Crazy Russian Sent to Longcliff
A telegram from Supt Rogers announces Henry Walters of Wakarusa and J G Reichenstein in Clark hospital Elkhart have been accepted and will be taken to Longcliff asylum at once.
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Wakarusa
Supt. Rogers
Longcliff Asylum
Henry Walters
J. G. Reichenstein
Clark Hospital
Elkhart
Goshen High Announces Incoming Faculty for Year
The Goshen High School faculty for the coming year includes Webster Davis as science principal from Albion College, J W Bremer as German and athletic director, Elizabeth Dugdale and Frances Gould in history and English, Emma AL Butler in English, Nancie MacArthur in mathematics, Stella Peede in Latin, F B Jenks in biology, Bernice Dodge in Latin and algebra, Mary Biggs in commercial studies, Lucile Major in music, and cadet teachers Margaret Russ, Caroline Stutz, and Enda Dierdorff.
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Goshen High School
Webster Davis
B. S
Albion College
J. W. Bremer
Royal Seminary
Colonge
Elizabeth Dugdale
Michigan University
Emma AL. Butler
A. B. Engish
University of Chicago
Nancie MacArthur
Frances K. Gould
Stella Peede
Indiana University
F. B. Jenks
Purdue University
Bernice F. Dodge
Mary Biggs
Hilmira
Chi
Athenaeum
Lucile
Indiana State Normal
Engagement Announced in Elgin Folks News
Ada Belle Beck and Er nest Lindorfer announce their approaching marriage in Elgin Tl Beck, long part of Goshen life, is daughter of Reuben Beck now in York Pa Lindorfer serves as violin soloist at Holy Trinity Lutheran church Both are employed by Elgin National Watch Co The wedding is set for Sept 19 Miss Sadie Gallagher hosted a gathering honoring Miss Ruby Dean with a guessing contest won by Miss Pearl Davis.
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Ada Belle Beck
Ernest Lindorfer
Elgin
Miss Beck
Goshen
Reuben Beck
York
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Lindorfer
Mr. Lindorfer
Elgin National Watch Co
Rea
Sadie Gallagher
Ruby Dean
Pearl Davis
Shocking Divorce Ties Chicago Split to South Bend Elite
Mrs. Robert Ogle obtained a divorce from her husband in Chicago. The Ogiles, longtime members of South Bend's high society, link the couple to prominent circles. Ogle, son of a former Indianapolis minister, wed Miss Linkenhelt from Plymouth after she completed a singing school in the East.
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Robert Ogle
Chicago
Ogiles
South Bend
Ogle
Indianapolis
Linkenhelt
Plymouth
Hast
Baseball notes reveal vanAnda settlement at Springfield
In Springfield Ohio Magistrate Smith notes South Bend manager Grant settled with pitcher Chesty VanAnda for 25 dollars and 10 costs. VanAnda avoided a contract and fine, raising questions about playing an unsigned man and potential trouble with President Carson. Winona beat Pierceton 10 to 1. Warsaw High School to field a strong gridiron team this fall after recent northern state championships.
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Smith
Springfield
Grant
South Bend
Chesty
VanAnda
Carson
Warsaw
Goshen High School
Neighbor Arrest Sought in South Bend Woman's Death
The death of Mrs. Tzabela Lagok ski of South Bend is under investigation by Coroner Clark State's Attorney Talbott and the police. An arrest order has been issued for Mrs. Alice Bertha Waworski, a neighbor of the deceased.
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Tzabela Lagokski
South Bend
Clark
Talbott
Alice Bertha Waworski
Net to Build Theatre in Elkhart
Rumor says H. E. Bucklen abandons plans for a vaudeville theatre due to heavy costs for labor and building materials. A double storeroom may be converted into a vaudeville house.
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Net
H. E. Bucklen
Elkhart
South Bend Woman Dies After Quarrel Beating Claim
Mrs. Tzabela Lagocka, born in Poland and aged about 70, died after continual vomiting. On her deathbed she told Dr. L. V. Stranz that the illness followed a beating during a quarrel.
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Tzabela Lagocka
South Bend
Mysterious couple investigated near St. Joe river
Police probe two residents living in a rundown South Bend house along the St. Joe river. The pair are elusive, with no consistent names from prior arrests, complicating identification and case progress.
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St. Joe River
South Bend
Fight Continues as Townships Seek Prohibition Remonstrances
Three more townships in Pulaski county have secured majority signatures to blanket remonstrances against granting saloon licenses. The remonstrances will be filed when commissioners meet.
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Pulaski County
Longacre Secures $40,000 Gossard Corset Plant Contract
T. T. Longacre yesterday secured a contract to erect a steel and cement building valued at $40,000 for the Gossard Corset company in Rikhart. The project aims to provide factory space and related facilities.
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T. T. Longacre
Gossard Corset Company
Rikhart
Boy Falls From Hay Mow In Barn Accident
Five year old son of Mr and Mrs Ham Miller of Plymouth Avenue fell from a hay mow while playing in the barn. He is in serious condition with a fracture of the right femur from the accident last Friday.
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Ham Miller
Plymouth Avenue
Funeral services for J. M. Dale held at residence
Funeral services over the remains of J. M. Dale were held this morning at the residence on South Fifth Street. The Rev. Bae Vaniuys of the First Presbyterian Church officiated. Oak was noted as the official location.
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M. Dale
South Fifth ‘Street
Bae “Vaniuys
The
First. Presbyterian ‘Church
Oak
Social notes travel and visitors fill regional towns
Private residents and guests are listed visiting relatives in nearby cities and states. Mr and Mrs H N Jenner and child at Wawasee. Mrs M L Jackson and daughter in Elkhart. Lud Miller visits son in Michigan City. Mrs F E Baker and Florence in Chicago. Mrs Fred Vallance guest in South Bend. R J Wurster rehearsing in Detroit. Ed Hidridge visiting in South Bend. Mrs Mary Emig at Atlantic City. Mrs B A Watson returns to Lima after visiting. Eli Goldstein returns to Chicago. Mrs Claude Smith from Niles visiting. Mr and Mrs John McClenathan visiting from Buffalo. Mrs Clarence Hebert and Marjorie Perry in town. H B Dangler at Petoskey. Butterfield changes headquarters. Starr planning trip to Norfolk and D C. Greer sisters return to Peru. Rodibaughs leave for Cape Girardeau. S W Pickering in town for Western Vaudeville. Georgiana Lacy goes to Elk hart. Harold McIlrath near Ligonier with Strausses.
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H. N. Jenner
Wawasee
M. L. ‘Jackson
Elkhart
Lud Miller
Michigan City
Harry’ Miller
F. E. Baker
Florence
Chicago
Fred Vallance
South Bend
Joseph Williams
R. J. Wurster
Detroit
Mich
Ed Hidridge
Mary Emig
Atlantic City
B. A. Watson
Lima
George Buckley
Eli Goldstein
Claude Smith
Niles
H. A. Butterfield
Gilead
Mentone
M. W. Starr
Norfolk
Washington, D. C
Olive
Alice Greer
Hal Keys
Peru
Lorenzo Rodibaugh
Lawrence
Cape Girardeau
W. Pickering
Marion
Ind
Western Vaudeville Association
Georgiana Lacy
Eleanor Jones
Bucklen Opera House
Harold Mcllrath
Chicago Record Herald
Ligonier
Neck Broken Lives Days in Indiana Man Survives
Charles Long a 19 year old from Laketon Wabash county lived two days with a dislocated neck and total paralysis while visiting South Whitely relatives. He felt an impact on his head during haying and was found by physicians with a dislocated neck yet endured without pain. He survived for two days before death or recovery.
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Charles Long
A. P. Long
Laketon
Wabash County
Whitley
Hanly appoints Covington editor to asylum board
Governor Hanly has named T. A. Clifton of Covington Indiana to the Board of Trustees at the central insane asylum. Clifton, editor of the Covington Republican, succeeds George B. Lockwood who resigned to become secretary to Vice President Charles W Fairbanks.
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Hanly
T. A. Clifton
Covington
Ind
Central Insane Asylum
Clifton
George B. Lockwood
Marion Chronicle
Charles W. Fairbanks
St. Joseph Targeted as Chicago Crooks Move In
Chicago crime wave spreads to St. Joseph Michigan with sheriffs warning that many crooks exiled from Chicago are crossing the lake. Burglars forced entry into three business safes in local firms as authorities intensify crackdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Chicago
Mich
Tennant
Woman Fights Off Intruder in Elkhart Bedroom
Mrs. Dc McClure of Elkhart woke to a stealthy intrusion by a strong assailant who entered her bedroom while she slept. She fought back bravely and repelled the attacker as her six year old daughter was present at home alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dc. McClure
Elkhart
Man Struck by Michigan Central Train in Galien
August Ehrick, about 0 years old, was struck and seriously injured by a Michigan Central passenger train at Galien Michigan. He stepped in front of the train in an apparent suicide attempt. Employment advertisement for Boreat Mtg Co. at 128 North Main Street appears in the same section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Ehrick
Michigan Central
Galien
Mich
Boreat Mtg Co
Main Street
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Sixth Street Survey
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Stauffer Reunion
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