Exclusion Plea Over Lock Picking Exhibit Sparks Debate
A controversy in Unis locality arises over a lock picking demonstration in the Charnley room on East Lincoln avenue. Officials may bar youths if ministers and residents push for an order, while 5 R Brooks showcases a new keyless lock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charnley Room
Lincoln Avenue
5. R. Brooks
Stooks
Unis
Lwo
Longelit
Manning Jeft
Logansport
Mary Haven
Regatta Race Postponed By High Winds
New York August 28 The regatta committee of the Yacht club postponed today's race between the Reliance and Shamrock due to high wind and heavy sea. Sandy Hook reported twenty eight miles per hour with rain and thick weather. It is the first postponement for wind in the cups history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Yacht Club
Reliance
Shamrock
Sandy Hook
Knox Ball Team Edged at Ligonier in Narrow Defeat
The Knox ball team lost to Ligonier yesterday afternoon by 4 to 3. Knox was shut out for six innings and errors by Goshen aided the visitors. Becknell pitched well for Knox. The latter team had defeated Syracuse Thursday by 6 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Ligonier
Safage
Goshen
Becknell
Syracuse
Tod
Jerome H Champerlain Receives Back Pension
Jerome H Champerlain of Bourbon is granted a pension of 12 dollars per month retroactive to years past. He served in the navy under Commodore Davie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome H. Champerlain
Bourbon
Navy
Davie
Mennonite Editor resigns for California move
Mr G G Wiens of Eichhart who edits all the German papers for the Mennonite Publishing house has resigned his position and expects to go to California to make his future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
G. G. Wiens
Eichhart
Mennonite
Lake Shore Announces Special Michigan to Millersburg Service
The Lake Shore will run a special train to Millersburg on the mornings of September 10 and 11, returning each evening. The service is on account of the Generation seantbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Millersburg
Seantbon
Miss Beelah Overholt Hosts Cream Supper on South Seventh
Local report notes Miss Beelah Overholt entertained several friends at her home on South Seventh street with a cream supper event featuring eatable treats and social fellowship.
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Beelah Overholt
Camel
South Seventh Street
Daniel Miller & Co. Coffee Merchants Fail in Brooklyn
Brooklyn firm Daniel Miller and Co. coffee merchants collapsed today with losses estimated at a half million dollars. The failure threatens several local banks and unsettles credit markets in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyg
N. Y
Ave
Daniel Miller & Co
Train Collision in Trexer Erie's Passengers Kills One
Two Erie passenger train sections collide near Trexer New York Ava 29. An unknown man is killed and 14 passengers injured in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trexer
N. Y
Ava
Erie
Kaw River rises to alarming level in Kansas City
The Kaw River is rising and the situation is described as alarming in Kansas City Missouri with flood concerns spreading. Local authorities urge vigilance as waters threaten low areas and transportation routes remain at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Goshenites in Chicago crowded by low excursion rates
Over two hundred Goshen residents will spend Sunday and Monday in Chicago thanks to Lake Shore excursion rates. Delegations from Elkhart, South Bend, Bryan and nearby towns join hundreds more at Goshen’s depot with 350 people awaiting trains. Notable attendees include Culp, Trump, Yoder, Smoker, Swarts, Hattel, Keesler, Yoder, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Shore
Toledo
Bryan
Elkhart
South Bend
Messrs and Meedamea
C. Culp
Forrest Trump
C. L. Yoder
Allen Whittle
Nathan Manrow
Wm. J. Masters
Charles Krutz
John Donovan
G. W. Lewin
W.R. Lewis
Frank Osborne
Allen
Smoker
C. KR. Walgren
C. M. Swarts
Geo. Wohlford
Mechanies
M. M. Shirk
Sada
John Hattel
Otis Fuller
Judson Kreeger
Edward Bentz
Frank Alford
Lamar Gillette
W.H. Boulton
Sam J. Rowell
George Hattel
Max Mahlon
M. J. Berkey
Jerry
Joviah Snyder
Leon Kelly
Lyman Bartholomew
James Kerstetter
Ollie Latta
John Chamberlain
George Tyler
David Smoker
Fred Simons
J. Rummel
Dr. Kammerman
W. K. Keesler
Benj. Ramsby
Edgar Zigler
G. R. Keesler
W. QO. Vallette
Son
Jewel
Wm. Wise
K. G. Ripley
Fred Mehbnert
Charles Kelly
L. J. Simond
Robert
Frank Yoder
Clayton
Bright 14 year old theft suspect seeks work after ride theft
Albert Wade, aged 14, was picked up by South Hend police while riding from Cleveland to Chicago. He is described as bright and refined with neat handwriting, says he will not beg and needs work. He has earned a living since age 12 and officers are seeking him employment opportunities in South Bend.
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Albert Wade
Cleveland
Chicago
South Hend
South Bend
Stenographer Resigns to Join Goshen Seed Merchants
Miss R. Saltzberry resigns as stenographer at Beuacher Manufacturing Co in Elk Hart to take similar work with L. L. Johnson & Bon, Goshen seed merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Saltzberry
Beuacher Manufacturing Co
Elkhart
L. L. Johnson & Bon
Goshen
Couple from Van Wert and Columbus wed in Columbus home
J M Dustman and Misa Annie Simms were married at the bride’s Columbus home on Wednesday evening August 19. The report notes the marriage of a former Middlebury Lutheran preacher and a Columbus native with no further ceremony details. Rogere Goshen band is engaged for the state fair. City schools plan to open the week of September 7. Prof A J Gerber of Binion Ohio is mentioned in connection with the article.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dustman
van Wert, O
Middlebury
Rogere’ Goshen
Red Wade Killed by Knife Wound Leads to Death
William Albert Wade known as Red Wade died after weeks of illness from a knife wound inflicted by Peter O Neil in a January 2, 1903 quarrel. O Neil served prison time for assault with intent to kill. Wade’s death raises potential murder charges and questions about treatment.
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William Albert Wade
Red
Wade
Milford
Lagrange County
Peter O’neil
O’neil
O'Neil
Michigan City
South Milford
Maurice Rosenthal
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Fort Wayne
Indiana
George H. Wade
Goshen
Dinzia Wade
Belle Wade
Ligonter
Elkhart County
Peter O'Neil
Margaret Moore Dead at 45 in Wawasee Area
Mrs. Margaret Moore wife of J P Moore owner of the steamer Gazelle on Lake Wawasee died Thursday at her father in law William Moore's home near Wawasee. She had been ill over four years though not seriously sick until ten days prior. Funeral Sunday at 11 with burial at Byres church east of Wawasee.
Old Settlers Meeting Postponed to September 17
The old settlers gathering scheduled for September 9 is moved to Thursday September 17 due to time constraints and speaker unavailability. The committee failed to secure the desired speaker but hired H R Pattingill of Lancing Michigan ex state superintendent of schools for the principal address.
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Old Settlers
Cate
Burrows
Beveridge
H. R. Pattingill
Lancing
Mich
Washington Vanderlip in Kamchatkan Adventure Portrait
The September Century Magazine features Wash Vanderlip of Elkhart in a Books and Authors section with a double column half-tone image of Washington Vanderlip and Kamchatkan natives. Vanderlip wears a heavy frigid zone coat and holds an ice pick in one gloved hand.
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Wash” Vanderlip
Elkhart
Century
Washington Vanderlip
Kamchatkan
Vanderlip
Fats and Leana Play At Syracuse See Ex-Goowenites
Former Goerhenites Henry Snobarget John Fetersohn and Deetie Cohen played in a Syracuse baseball game between the Fats and Leana. All three have since married and did not “cut to fit,” as the piece notes.
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Fats
Leana
Syracuse
Henry Snobarget
John Fetersohn
Deetie Cohen
Millersburg Veneer Plant Incorporated and Planned
W C Mummert Veneer and Lumber company is formed in Millersburg with 500 shares at 50 each, capital 25000, to build a large new veneer plant. Land and machinery purchases total about 5000, with a 40 year life. The firm aims to rush construction and expand Millsburg industry while continuing the Millersburg shingle factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Muammert Veneer and Lumber Company
Millereburg
Huma Iand
Willam C. Mummert
Elmer E. Mummert
Beth A. Myers
Millersburg
E. E. Mummert
Mummert
Goshen
Call Him A Bluff Fred Hess Arsenic Request
The Columbia City Post reports Fred Hess acts about as sane as he appears. He mailed a letter to Montgomery Ward for 15 cents of arsenic with three nickels, marked headache powders, to be sent to B E Gates. The tale implies Hess seeks to sustain a death by own action scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City Post
Fred Hess
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Chicago
B. E. Gates
Hese
Mishawaka Dentist Sells Practice to Goshen Woman
Dr F H Irwin sells his Mishawaka office fixtures and business to Anna Barron D D S of Goshen. Barron, who has worked in Fort Wayne, will take charge September 1. Irwin plans a Birmingham move for a larger field and greater profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Irwin
Anna Barron
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Barron
Irwin
Birmingham
Mishawaka
South Bend occult figure accused of flight amid threats
The self styled occult wonder Prof Zanzic reportedly left South Bend after threats of arrest from a prominent local woman. She alleges he insulted her in his parlor and attempted to take a valuable diamond ring, only not to be screamed at into leaving.
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Zanzic
South Bend
Zanzie
Publisher denounces sensational reports on Milwaukee trip
Otto Sandmyr of Der Courier in Mishawaka blasts Chicago and Indianapolis papers for publishing unwarranted stories about his Milwaukee trip. He condemns telegraph liars and press liberties, warning safety and freedom of the press are at risk.
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Otto Sandmyr
der Courier
Mishawaka
Chicago
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Eafety
Filling Has Settled After Sewer Fear at Main and Washington
Residents feared a Washington Street sewer break when filling settled two feet at Main and Washington and under Indiana Railway tracks. Engineer Cooper verified the sewer is sound, blaming tamping under street car lines. Heavy rain yesterday caused widespread water flow. catch basins clogged and streets became streams. Farmers welcome recent rains, expecting strong fall crops with no early frosts.
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Washington Street
Main
Washington Streets
Indiana Railway Company
Cooper
Military euchre honors and a surprise seventeenth birthday
Mrs. Fred D. Zeigler hosted a military euchre at 601 South Seventh Street in honor of her sister Mrs. Mary Shoemaker of Jamestown Ohio. Seven tables used a fort flag scoring method with prizes won by Mrs. E. E. Mummert Mrs. W. O. Vailette Miss Caroline Thomas and Miss Ethel Blake. Refreshments in red white and blue. Helen Irwin and Louise Beane served. Hugh Starr turned seventeen and friends surprised him at his South Seventh Street home with a pleasant time and refreshments.
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Fred D. Zeigler
Military Euchre
South Seventh Street
Mary Shoemaker
Jamestown
Ohio
E. E. Mummert
W. O. Vailette
Caroline Thomas
Ethel Blake
Helen Irwin
Louise Beane
Hugh Starr
Kosciuszko Oil & Gas Company Drills Near Warsaw
Drillers work on the Goddard farm near Warsaw as the Kosciuszko Oil & Gas Company of Indiana seeks gas or oil. Options cover 4000 acres around Warsaw, with plans for multiple wells. The first well has reached 485 feet. Twenty stockholders, mainly officials from the western division of the Pennsylvania railroad and Fort Wayne Chicago and Warsaw financiers, back the venture.
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Goddard
Warsaw
Kosciusko Oil & Gas Company
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tragedy at Lake Makinkuckee Claims Culver Woman
Mrs James Castleman 50 of Culver left husband and four children and drowned in Lake Makinkuckee after people saw her in a boat. She spoke of waiting for friends near Kreuzberger pier then jumped in. Body recovered about twenty minutes later. suspected cause was long knees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Castleman
Culver
Lake Makinkuckee
Kreuzberger Pier
Davis Disappearance Sparks Theories In Time Of Suspicion
The Times notes speculation that South Bend lawyer Frank M. Davis vanished amid rumors of a boarding companion and an infatuation. It mentions a large parental remittance before his disappearance and says the suicide theory is widely discounted.
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Frank M. Davis
South Bend
the Times
Davis
Davie
Bowser Plans Names of Porter County Employers
Editor Bowser a Republican in Northern Indiana vows to publish every white man in Porter county employing a negro. He aims to gain notoriety and media attention through this controversial move.
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Bowser
Indiana
Porter County
Grace Van Studdiford to star in The Red Feather in New York
Grace Van Studdiford, the Indians prima donna, arrived in New York last week from her country place near St. Louis to begin rehearsals with The Red Feather, where she will star this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace van Studdiford
Manchester
New York
Hardware dealer electrocuted by live wire incident
Arthur G. Keltner, a prominent South Bend hardware dealer, stepped onto a live electric wire this morning and received a full current. He struggled to free himself as the wire burned his shoes and the grass nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Keltner
South Bend
Carnival Advertising Plan For Goshen Carnival
The Carnival Committee will begin publicity on Monday with two banners 7 feet by 50 feet stretched over Main street. The Indiana Railway company will operate a boom car on three Goshen to South Bend and South Bend to Niles trips, decorated with advertising and lights, and a band will be on board. Advertising will also run on all Indiana Company cars. President Parfitt reports plans ready and contracts will be signed after subscription lists close.
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Main Street
Goshen
Indiana Railway Company
South Bend
Niles
Mich
Indiana Company
Parfitt
Special Church Notices for Sunday Services
Regular services listed for Fifth Avenue M E Church St James Episcopal Church and others. Noted pastors include Rev Sumwalt Rev Thompson and Elder N H Sheppard. Sunday schedule covers morning services Sunday School Y P S meetings and evening services. Public invitation to all churches for rain blessed Sunday observance.
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Fifth Avenue M. E
J. A. Sumwalt
Thompson
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Church of Christ
Parl J Street
South Main Street
N. H. Sheppard
Geo. P. Kabele
Luther League
Alma Miller
Local News Briefs From Indiana Communities
Concise notices report several incidents and events. Charles Davis, 37, of Poneto, died of asphyxiation while cleaning an oil tank near Marion. Oscar Juday, a Geneva child, was rescued from a cistern near Troy. Cyrus Kimmell, 77, longtime Noble county resident near Ligonier, has died. Cadillac Oil plans wildcat wells near Monroe, near Decatur. Mrs. James Meyers of Peru saved herself from a house fire after hearing a noise in a closet, then fainted. Kokomo seeks a wedding themed Labor Day celebration with a groom and bride, minister, license, bridesmaid, best man, altar, and Citizens' band. prize is ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Davis
Poneto
Marion
Cyrus Kimmell
Noble County
Ligonier
Cadillac Oil,Company of
Detroit
Mich
Monroe
Decatur
James Meyers
Peru
Kokomo
Missing notes seek payments from Henry Hare and Mr Botti
Two lost documents request payments: one for 400 dollars signed by Henry Hare, the other for 170 dollars signed by Mr. Botti payable to the FS. The items appear to be promissory notes or IOUs seeking money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hare
Botti
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Lara Hanson
Valparaiso
Elizabeth Culp
Frank H. Bowser
Alice Zimmerman
George W. Topping
Margaret Rows
State Bank
Geta
City National
Elkher
County Loan & Trust Co
Balem
Wakarusa Citizen
Missouri
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Scheols
A. J. Gerber
Binion, O., Mathe
Red Wade
Peter O'Neill
Mortuary Record
Old Settlers’ Meeting
Middlebury Independent
Wash Vanderlip
Mummert Concern
Columbia City
Seath
South Bend Times
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
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