Foul Murder at Waterloo Suspects Arrested Here
Marion Bemenderfer, a Waterloo night ticket agent, was shot last night and died after midnight. Four suspects, two large and two small foreigners, were taken in by Marshall Banta but later released. police believe the fleeing men seen by Rev. Luther Hogshead near Auburn are the killers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bemenderfer
Waterloo
Luther Hogshead
Edgerton
Bemenderfer
Hogshead
Auburn
Marion M. Bemenderfer
Order of the Knights of Pythias
Henry Bemenderfer
Jefferson Township
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Marshal Banta
Lake Shore Station
C. F. Ferinand
Milwaukee
Joe Berhnan
New York
Harry Swartz
Pittsburg
Jacob Asson
Elkhart
Rev. Hogshead
Kosciusko Sunday School Convention Begins in Milford
The 38th annual Kosciusko Sunday School association convention will be held in Milford starting Tuesday September 5. A large attendance is anticipated with events planned for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko Sunday School Association
Milford
Barn Burned Near Pike and Second Streets
Fire alarm summoned firefighters to Rebecca Wysong Barn at the alley between Second and Third streets around 5 30 last evening. A group of boys playing with matches started the fire in the old frame barn, near Dr McDonalds, which also scorched nearby electric wires. An incorrect rumor claimed a child died. Ralph Vallance was not present, as he had left town in the morning with his grandmother. The Henry Haze barn sustained slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Wysong
Pike
Second Streets
Rebecca Wrysong
Second
Third
Dr. McDonald
Wysong
Ralph Vallance
Fred Vallance
Ralph
Henry Hezel
Henry Haze
Reunion of Longeor family at Short home
A Longeor family reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Short’s 208 West Purl street home on Tuesday with an elaborate lunch. Out-of-town guests included L. C. Dennison of Union City and several LaGrange county relatives. The gathering was described as very enjoyable. A wedding is planned that evening for Miss Harriett Minger and Albert Swinehart at the Minger home on West Water street with Rev. Nevin B. Mathes officiating. the couple will reside in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longeor
J. E. Short
West Purl Street
Jacob Minger
Albert Swinehart
West Water Street
Nevin B. Mathes
First Reformed Church
Goshen
F. ‘J. Irwin
Chicago
J. B. Andrews
John Wollam
Ligonier
Cora Crothers
Millersburg
Louis Scalf
J. Artley Clark
New Madrid
Louise Beane
Eau Claire
Mich
Murphy
Wauseon
W. H. Rood
Winifred
Win
N. E. Byers
Goshen College
Sterling
Ill
Sherman A. Suiliff
Denver
Cal
George Banta
Nola
Warsaw
Bourbon
Blake
Henry Pfieffer
Ethel Swinehart
D. B. Shrock
J. H. Hartzler
D. J. Johns
F. S. Ebersole
Kokomo
C. Watkins
George Berry
Berrien Springs
Anna Miller
East Lincoln Avenue
Morenci
W. S. Miller
Fred Fredexe
Laneta
Katheryn
E. R. Landaw
Nappanee
Fred Steinhauser
Hawks Furniture Factory
Fort Wayne
Bernice
Josephine Lehman
G Schrock
W. H. Turner
Kansas City
P. G. Turner
Adrian
Gasher
Colorado
J. D. Myers
Rome City
Edith Smiley
Milford
C. E. Smiley
Isabelle Henkel
Milwaukee
Leroy I. Plummer
North Manchester
William
Louise Defrees
South Bend
Omaha
Neb
John H. Baker
Harry Drake
Melvin Rodibaugh
N. W. Dewey
South Seventh Street
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Rodibaugh
Suit on Note In Court House Involving Plank Group
T. J. Prickett and Isaac Rodegale sue Ralph Plank Monroe Plank D M Best and Christian Hartman on a promissory note seeking judgment for 159 dollars. Marriage licenses issued include William Long and Sophia Kercher both of Millersburg. Clemance Swinehart of Goshen and Harriett Minger of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Prickett
Isaac Rodegale
Ralph and Monroe Plank
D. M. Best
Christian Hartman
William Long
Millersburg
Sophia Kercher
Clemance Albert Swinehart
Goshen
Harriett Irene Minger
Quiet Goshen Labor Day Marks Early Closing
Labor Day in Goshen will be observed quietly with most businesses closing at noon and many factories shutting down all day. The lone amusement is a baseball game at the Tonawanda diamond between Goshen and Nappa nea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Tonawanda Diamond
Nappanea
Funeral for Mary E Beane Held at Lorton Home
The funeral for Mary E Beane, noted in yesterday's Democrat, will take place Thursday at 2 PM at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lorton on First Street. Interment will follow in Rock Run Cemetery, Clinton Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Beane
Democrat
Daniel Lorton
First Street
Rock Run Cemetery
Clinton Township
Angola Defeats Eaton Rapids 7 to 2 in Fast Game
Angola beat Eaton Rapids 7 to 2 at Ango la yesterday with Stutsman, Angola's left fielder, delivering standout fielding. The concise line score highlights Angola's victory and Stutsman's noted performance in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angola
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Stutsman
Pythias Lodge Presented Souvenir Match Case
Moses Cotherman a past chancellor of the Knights of Pythias lodge in this city receives a souvenir match case bearing the lodge emblem on one side and a monogram on the other from J V Morrice in recognition of his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Cotherman
Knights of Pythias Lodge
J. V. Morrice
Mrs Sallade Prepares Move From Big Four Depot Home
Mrs G F Sallade wife of the Big Four depot night operator went to Wabash to pack her goods and prepare to move to Goshen They will reside at 208 Oak Ridge avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Sallade
Big Four
Wabash
Goshen
Oak Ridge Avenue
Graders Near Milford Junction From Goshen-Winona Route
The Goshen-Winona graders approach Milford Junction from the north heading toward the crossing of B and O tracks just west of the Big Four crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Junction
Regimental Reunion in Bremen for 48th Indiana Veterans
The 48th Indiana Veterans Association will hold its regimental reunion in Bremen on September 13 and 14. Local turnout expected as former service members gather for commemorations and fellowship in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
48Th Indiana Veterans’ Association
Son bit by rattlesnake in Milford area in serious condition
A boy from the Capt. North farm southwest of Milford was bitten on the foot by a rattlesnake Monday. He was taken to Dr. Stockberger for care then home. He remained very sick Tuesday with no limb swelling, and recovery remains hoped but not certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Bruner
Capt
North Farm
Weber Family Reunion Held Near Nappanee
The Weber family held its second annual reunion at Jas. H. McGowan’s home ten miles west of Nappanee on August 26. Attendance reached 87 with a restive program of songs recitations and prayer followed by business and officer elections. Off icers named were President Jas H McGowan Sec and Treas Milo McGowan and Arrangements Committee Mrs Harvey Stahley Mrs Jesse Price and Miss Irene Culp. Out of town attendees included William Hess Goshen Charles L Weber and family Elkhart Frank Weber and family John Beagle Leesburg William Campbell Tyner City and George Seaver and family Wakarusa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber
Jas. H. McGowan
Nappanee
John Weber
Treas
Milo McGowan
Harvey Stahley
Jesse Price
Irene Culp
William Hess
Goshen
Charles L. Weber
Frank Weber
Elkhart
John Beagle
Leesburg
William Campbell
Tyner City
George Seaver
Wakarusa
M. E. Picnic At Tonawanda Grounds Friday
The Sunday school from First M. E. church plans its annual picnic at Tonawanda grounds on Friday September 1. A lunch dinner and ball game will be featured. A 9 30 am church pickup will transport lunch baskets to the grounds and carriages will be available for those unable to walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Tonawanda Grounds
Poet Chester’s Verses Noted in City Papers
Harry Chester has published several poems in Chicago and Pittsburgh newspapers. The writer shows creditable rhymes and may continue to cultivate his muse, with Elkheart County’s historic spots offering themes for future verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Chester
Chicago
Pittsburg
Chester
Elkhart County
Mr. Chester
Noted leaders grace Elkhart Chautauqua platform
Three famous speakers Gov. Lafollette William Jennings Bryan and George R Wendling spoke within five days at the Elkhart Chautauqua and delighted listeners. The audience enjoyed an exceptional intellectual feast and privileged opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Lafollette
Wilam J. Bryan
George R. Wendling
Elkhart Chautauqua
Will Return to Goshen After Year in Dixon
A. M. Landis, who left Goshen a year ago to buy into the Dixon Illinois Star, will return to Goshen this week and resume his old post on the News-Times. Ban G. Whitehead will sever his connection with the paper tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Landis
Goshen
Dixon, Ill
Star
News-Times
Ban. G. Whitehead
Funeral for Mrs. Daugherty Held in Leesburg
The remains of Mrs. Daugherty, who died Monday at James Berry's home, will be transported by land to Leesburg tomorrow morning. The funeral from the M. E. church in Leesburg is set for 11 o'clock tomorrow forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Vanderveer Return From Netherlands Visit
Prof. Vanderveer and his father J. S. Vanderveer of Milford returned Wednesday from a two month trip to the Netherlands, their old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Vanderveer
J. S. Vanderveer
Milford
Netherlands
Beech Trees Not Immune to Lightning, Farmers Say
Reports circulate that beech trees on farms were destroyed by lightning undermining claims of the species immunity. Observers note several instances since the initial publication.
Mrs Albert Matzdorf Returns to Nappanee after Visit
Mrs Albert Matzdorf, guest of her mother Dr Anna G Kaufman, has returned to Nappanee after a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Matzdorf
Anna G. Kaufman
Nappanee
Carl Tildy Disappears and Elkhart Chautauqua Success
The man last seen with Robert Nedroff before his drowning near Eau Claire Michigan has disappeared from Sodus. An investigation by Nedroff’s father may yield results within 12 hours. Jacob Mann, aged about 50, died at the county asylum after a life on Elkhart streets as a hand organist. The St Joseph Valley Chautauqua's success leads to plans for permanent annual meetings with Sam Jones the Evangelist scheduled Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nedroff
Eau Claire
Mich
Elkhart
Berrien County
Chief Silvers
Carl Tildy
Sodus
Nedroff
Tildy
Jacob Mann
St. Joseph Valley
Sam Jones
Notable deaths in Indiana area include Cripe and Miller
Mortuary notices report Cripe aged 74, a Brethren minister, died at home in Elkhart from complications of diseases. Eli J. Miller, 57, of four miles southwest of Nappanee, died Monday from typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and nine children. funeral planned Thursday at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripe
Elkhart
Possession Suit Appeals From Justice Court in Mishawaka
Harriet L. Lindt sues William G. Clark in Mishawaka justice court for possession and $50 damages. The plaintiff won the suit and a circuit court appeal is noted. Clark, formerly of Goshen, is named in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Long
Mishawaka
Harriet L. Lindt
William G. Clark
Circuit Court
Clark
Goshen
Gamble Concert at Elkhart Chautauqua Tonight
The Gamble Concert Co will perform at the Elkhart Chautauqua tonight at o'clock. Mrs Gamble, formerly Miss Laverna Page of Goshen, is well known for earlier appearances before the Woman's Musical club in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gamble Concert Co
Elkhart Chautauqua
Shafer Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Jacob P Shafer of west of the city will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Saturday. They are aged 75 and 73 and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob P. Shafer
West of the City
Three New Knights in Knights of Pythias Rank Work
The Knights of Pythias held a well attended session last evening to confer the Third rank on M. C. Dow Sr. George Hay and W. B. Brown. The event was described with bravado but fell short of claimed deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
M. C. Dow, Sr
George Hay
W. B. Brown
Rathbone Sisters Invite Picnic on Goshen Island
The Rathbone sisters Thimble club of Goshen asks the Rathbone Sisters of Elkhart to join a basket picnic on the Island Thursday afternoon August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Rathbone Sisters
Thimble Club
Goshen
Rathbone Sisters of
Island
Chicago family moves to start city bus line
H. O. Thomas has moved his family from Chicago to 117 South Eighth Street and plans to establish a city bus line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Thomas
Chicago
South Eighth Street
Latta Announces Engagement With Chicago Decorator Peters
Ollie Latta is now engaged with Will Peters the Chicago decorator who recently did a fine job at the Baptist church. Latta shows talent in this line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Latta
Will Peters
Chicago
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Latta
For Rent Suite Over Lincoln Avenue
Suite of rooms over 116 West Lincoln avenue available for office or residence. Inquire of Geo. I. Smith for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Lincoln Avenue
Geo. I. Smith
Recollections of Stancliffs Remains in Pine Creek Area
A historical reminiscence recalls Louis Stancliffe and the Stancliffe family in Jefferson township near Pine Creek. Neal Stancliffe purchased 400 acres in the area for relatives who settled there, but most descendants and siblings have since died. Land was later divided into 40 acre tracts after Neal’s death about 15 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Stancliffe
Stancliffe
Pine Creek
Jefferson Township
Neal Stancliffe
New York City
William
John Stancliffe
French
Love
Neal French
Nappanee
George
Northern Indiana Deaths Report
Edward Treggang died at Auburn after six weeks of Brights disease. Samuel Poland, aged 67, a Civil War veteran and Battery A First Indiana Heavy Artillery member, died at Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Treggang
Auburn
Bright
Samuel Poland
Fort Wayne
Ind. Heavy Artillery
The School for Husbands at Powers Theatre
New York savors a comedy triumph and Powers theatre announces The School for Husbands by Stanislaus Lange for Sunday evening Sept 3. Lead actor Joseph Kilgour, known for Lord Manners on Broadway, stars with a strong company including Francis Stevens Paul Everton and a capable cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gotham
Stanislaus Lange
Powers’ Theatre
Joseph Kilgour
Lord Manners
Wallack Theatre
Francis Stevens
Paul Everton
George Paxton
Jane Wheatley
Marie Bingham
Bertha Clement
Robinson Newbold
Alexander Grant Ralph Theodore
T. F. Tracy
Sayles Linked to Asa Taber in Allegan Fraud Case
The South Bend Times reports Asa E. Taber of Allegan Michigan bound over to the U S court at Goshen on a mail fraud charge. He is said to be an accomplice and brother in law of Dwight Sayles who sits in St Joseph county jail awaiting trial for securing money under false pretenses. Taber is an ex convict and Sayles has served jail terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayles
Asa Taber
South Bend Times
Asa E. Taber
Allegan
Mich
United States Court
Goshen
Dwight Sayles
St. Joseph County
Taber
Early Morning Eclipse Seen Between Clouds Over Local Sky
Residents who woke before 5 30 observed the solar eclipse in fleeting clearings as clouds broke. The sun was heavily veiled by the moon for moments, with better views expected if the weather had been clear.
Mennonite group to attend Sunday school conference
About 150 Mennonites from Goshen and nearby towns left this morning for Ko komo to attend the annual Mennonite Sunday school conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Kokomo
Mennonite Sunday School
Maroon Football Club Social Raises Funds
The Maroon football team held an ice cream social at Harvey Brown's home last night, raising a neat sum for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maroon
Harvey Brown
Peppermint Industry Grows in Whitley County
In Whitley County peppermint farming shows promise to surpass onions in acreage and profits. The crop has been grown there for years but not extensively, with ex-County Commissioner P. F. Nye of Jefferson Township among the largest peppermint growers in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley County
P. F. Nye
Jefferson Township
White House coffee 25 cents per pound delivered
Black print ad notes coffee at 25 cents a pound with delivery service from Bickel's Grocery and a home phone contact. The message is concise and promotes low price and doorstep delivery for coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Bickel’s Grocery
New Enterprise for Goshen Formed by Barron and Mew
Ray F Barron and T H Mew form a partnership to operate a new sheet metal firm at 111 to 115 West Washington street in Goshen. They plan to manufacture cornices store fronts skylights window and door leaps cresting general sheet metal work and warm air furnaces with upgraded tools and stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray F. Barron
Goshen Cornice Works
T. H. Mew
Same
C. H. Brooks
West Washington Street
Dan Patch to Pace Exhibition at Indiana State Fair
Indiana residents will see Dan Patch, the 1:56 world champion pacer, at the State Fair on Wednesday September 13. Bred in Oxford Indiana and now owned by M W Savage of Minneapolis, Dan Patch has a storied lineage and a history of record-setting speed including a mile in 1:56 at Memphis on October 26 1904. The horse's Indiana roots and fame draw strong local interest for the fair attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Patch
Indiana
M. W. Savage
Minneapolis
Hoosier State
Savage
Dan R. Messner, Jr
Oxford
Ind
Mr. Savage
Mr. Messner
Joe Patchen
Zelica
Wilkesberry
Abdallah Belle
Colette
Patchen Wilkes
Josephine Young
Memphis
County Council to Hold Annual Meeting Tuesday
County Council schedules its regular annual meeting Tuesday at the courthouse. The county auditor lists estimates for departments including Clerk 4700, Auditor 5525, Treasurer 3517.17, Recorder 2438.60, Sheriff 5122, Surveyor 1636, Supt Schools 2158.90, Assessor 1290, Court expenses 5786, Court Stenographer 1025, Change of Venue 475, Insanity inquests 1235, Coroner 965, Board of Health 668, Township Assessors 2851.50, and County Commissioners 74094.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Court House
Board of Health
Yarian Walker Family Reunion Held in Nappanee
The Yarian-Walker family reunion, first in about 12 years, was held in Nappanee last Thursday, Aug. 24, with 126 guests attending. Heavy afternoon rain interrupted festivities. Daniel Zook gave the welcome address and Rev. Wade delivered the response. T J Walker and wife of Goshen attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarian-Walker
Nappanee
Daniel Zook
Wade
T. J. Walker
Goshen
Rent horse and buggy by the month with boarding
Advertiser offers monthly rental of a horse and buggy with moderate price and light driving. Boarding for the horse included and good care guaranteed. Contact via Goshen Democrat address marked A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Democrat
Doctor Pollock Granted State Veterinary License
Dr. G. W. Pollock of the North Side receives a state veterinary board license after approval.
Beaver Couple Welcomes Son This Morning
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beaver of West Goshen welcomed a son this morning confirming the birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beaver
West Goshen
Residents relocate and travel updates across Goshen area
A long list records people visiting returning from trips to Chicago Milwaukee Des Moines and other towns. Names include F Irwin J B Andrews John Wollam Miss Crothers Miss Beane Miss Murphy and many more who traveled to or from Goshen area residences and institutions.
Goshen Residents Attend Indiana Lutheran League Convention
Goshen people listed attending the Indiana Luther League convention in Mishawaka include Rev. Luther Hogshead Mr and Mrs Frank Smiley Mr and Mrs Fred Bement Mrs W H Boulton Miss Minnie Vinson and Geo W Wehmeyer Also Miss Bertha Metzgar of Claypool guest of Mrs Bement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Indiana Luther League
Mishawaka
Luther Hogshead
Frank Smiley
Fred Bement
W. H. Boulton
Minnie Vinson
Geo. W. Wehmeyer
Bertha Metzgar
Claypool
Bement
Wanted Extra Sales Girls for Saturday
Classified note in The Economy seeking additional sales staff for Saturday shifts. Short request for part time help.
Ladies Missionary Chicken Pie Social Set for Sept 6
The Ladies' Missionary society of First Christian church will host a chicken pie social at the church on Wednesday evening September 6. A full menu will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies’ Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Baraca Club Meeting Postponed to Sept 7
The Baraca club meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed until Thursday evening September 7. Members are advised to take notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraca Club
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Lake Shore Railroad
Assassins
Kosciusko County
M. E. Picnic
Europe
Chautauqua
Mortuary Record
W. G. Clark
Stancliffs
Foot Ball Social
R. F. Barron and
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