Elkhart County Teachers Institute Opens With Large Attendance
The annual Elkhart County Teachers Institute convened at 9 AM in the High School assembly room with Supt A E Weaver presiding. Dr Starbuck of the University of Iowa spoke as sectional meetings drew strong attendance, enrollment reaching 188 by noon and expected over 200 by afternoon adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Teachers’ Institute
A. E. Weaver
Starbuck
University of Iowa
Matie Scranage
Cora Bartlemay
C. H. Shamory
Walter E. Gordon
New Paris High School
Frances Stutz
Chamberlain School
Goshen
Margaret Wilson
Elkhart
Mertie Griner
Middlebury
Harley Holden
Bango Township
N. E. Byers
Goshen College
Adams
Local residents sue railroad for damages after locomotive fire
Caesar and Julia Sergeant and Jennie Berkeypile of Kosciusko County sue the Big Four for damages. Sparks from a locomotive allegedly set fire to their property. The plaintiffs claim the railroad company refused to settle when asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Julia Sergeant
Jennie Berkeypile
Kosciusko County
Big Four
Landis Wins Garrett Sewer Contract for 27682
J QO Landis of Garrett secured the contract to build a large Garrett sewer at a cost of 27682 dollars. The outlet or big open ditch was sold to Clyde A Wald of LaGrange for 7075 dollars.
Kilmer Undergoes Surgery in South Bend
Orvicie B Kilmer a prominent Warsaw militiaman travels to South Bend for an operation on appendicitis after three weeks of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Orvicie B. Kilmer
South Bend
Elkhart Church Raises 2250 to Lift Debt
The Castle U B Church in Elkhart raised 2250 dollars to lift church debt. Funds were collected to reduce liability and strengthen the congregation’s finances.
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Castle U. B
Elkhart
Guy Ed Miller Dead After Two Years Illness
Guy E. Miller, 36, died 730 PM Saturday at his home at Third and Wilkinson after a two and a half year battle with tuberculosis and complications. Born June 14, 1873 in Jefferson township, he married Ruffina Shulmier February 49, 1896. Survived by his wife, four brothers Benjamin Stockton Cal., Jacob L. Elkhart, D L. and Oscar Goshen, and sisters Mrs. Mary C. Frame and Mrs. Lydia Jeffries of Nebraska. Funeral at Brethren church tomorrow at 2 PM. Rev G W Bench officiating. Burial in Oak Ridge cemetery under Modern Woodmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy. E. Miler
Boa
Enoch - Miller
Third and
Wilkinson Streets
Colorado
Jefferson Township
Ruffina Shulmier
Benjamin
Stockton
Cal
Jacob L
Elkhart
D. L
Oscar
Goshen
Mary C. Frame
Lydia Jeffries
Nebraska
Brethren Church
G. W. Bench
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Interurban collision injures auto passengers near Osceola
The 8:30 interurban driven by Conductor Miller struck a parked Panhard near Osceola. Mrs. B. H. C. Phelps of Broadway New York, and three friends escaped with one injury. Witnesses included Interurban riders H. H. Harshbars er, Dean Vail, and Pleas Immel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Osceola
Goshen
BH. C. Phelps
BH. C. Phelps of 100 Broadway, N. Y
H. H. Harshbarser
Dean Vail
Pleas Immel
Engagement announced for Madge Jenkinson and Owen Stauffer
Miss Madge Jenkinson and Owen Stauffer disclosed their forthcoming marriage at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Fetters. The couple, both prominent locals, plan a October wedding at First Methodist Church with Rev. M. J. Mayor officiating. Mrs. W. J. Davis hosts Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Will Gardner celebrated their seventeenth anniversary yesterday at the Judson home.
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Fetters
Madge Jenkinson
Bell Jenkinson
Uosnen
Owen Stauffer
M. W. Kessler
South Eighth Street
Jenkinson
Fort Wayne
Will Gardner
J. L. Judson
Miss Martha Storer Engaged as Teacher in South Bend Conservatory
Goshen pianist Miss Martha Storer has been engaged as a teacher at the South Bend Conservatory of Music founded by Prof. M. B. Griffith. A Saturday newspaper feature provides a fine likeness and an announcement from the conservatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Martha Storer
Goshen
Funeral arrangements for Neigh or Guy Miller announced
Modern Woodmen of America members are summoned to the hall tonight at 8 oclock to organize the funeral slated for 2 oclock pm Tuesday. Members should meet at 1 pm Tuesday. By order of MO Higgins, counsel, D B Hughes, clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Neighor Guy Miller
MO. Higgins
D. B. Hughes
Lost watch found and returned to owner
A Goshen College student Miss Frankie Miner had her gold watch lost about a week ago. Albert Rothrick, a well known farmer, found the timepiece and returned it after a brief notice appeared in The Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Miner
Goshen College
Albert Rothrick
Democrat
Resigns to Become Osteopath From Railway Mail Clerk
H. T. Wise, after nine years as a railway mail clerk running between Cleveland and Chicago, resigns to pursue osteopathy studies at the American School in Kirksville Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Wise
Cleveland
Chicago
Kirksville, Mo
Fifth Typhoid Victim in Elkhart This August
Mrs. Mary E. Miller aged 20 died in Elkhart Saturday evening becoming the fifth typhoid fever victim in August. She leaves husband Ed A. Miller and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Miller
Elkhart
Ed A. Miler
Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Chas Warstler
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Chas Warstler of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Warstler
Change in Management After an Inspection
The Winona Interurban Railway Co issues a bulletin naming H. J. Heinz as president C. O. Johnson as vice president and general manager and H. C. Anderson as secretary effective Aug 26 with office in Warsaw Harry Dickey resigns as general manager Experts say new management could render the line profitable though it has not yet been so Mr Heinz becomes the actual head of the companySeparately C O Sullivan remains as assistant to Mr Dickey and will continue with the company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Interurban Railway Co
H. J. Heinz
C. O. Johnson
H. C. Anderson
Warsaw
Harry §. Dickey
Cate
Goshen
Mr. Heinz
Winona
Druckamiller Sues Over Alleged Illicit Liquor Sale
Affidavits filed against Clark Druckamiller and son William of Syracuse accuse them of running a blind tiger. John Wuespert claims on August 3 he bought three quarts beer and one pint whiskey for two dollars. July 29 William sold four quarts beer for 75 cents. Bond $200 each posted. trials set for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Druckamiller
William
Syracuse
John
Wuespert
William Druckamiller
Kuespert
Lawsuits Hover Over Local Real Estate and Damages
L. L. Burris for Sheridan Chapman sues Jefferson Theatre to foreclose a mechanic’s lien. asks about $1,000. Millersburg State Bank sues Andrew V. Miller in circuit court to quiet title. A couple seeks a marriage license with several errors noted. David Crumpacker faces bonds in a threat case before Justice Oberholtzer. Charles Hoover sues Lake Shore for $300 loss from stock shipment damage. Christian J. Staple sues A C Watcher for $1,000 on two notes dated December 16 1968 plus $150 attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Burris
Sheridan & Chapman
Jefferson Theatre Company
Millersburg State Bank
Andrew V. Miller
Adams
Conrad
Elkhart
Lillian C. Moore
Charles Ethan Reed
Hudson
Ind
Susie B. Good
Wikhart
Superior Court
David Crumpacker
Mottville
Alice Garman
Crumpacker
Oberholtzer
Lake Shore
Charles Hoover
Middlebury
East Buffalo
Christian J. Staple
A. C. Watcher
Lightning Strikes Buick Hotel in Lagranse Storm
During a severe electric storm just before midnight the cupola of the Hotel Buick at Lagranse was struck by lightning. Few guests occupied the lobby. they were stunned but none seriously hurt. Several guests awoke frightened and puzzled by the shock.
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Buick
Lagrange
Qauch
Postmaster Appointment at Federal Building Site
The government names Starr as custodian of the premises for the purchased federal building site at Lincoln Avenue and Sixth Street without pay. He will collect rents and protect the purchaser’s interests as a government representative. Abstracts of title for Fink and Learning properties are being prepared and deeds will be ready in a few days. The Rhine-Hale abstracts are also being prepared to start condemnation proceedings in federal court at Indianapolis. It is unlikely the buildings will be moved from the site this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
Federa
Lincoln
Fink and Learning
Indianapolis
Fink
Learning Jets
Reckless Autoists Upset Culver Cadets in Lagrange County Crash
Four Culver Military Academy students caused an accident near Elmer Royer's home two miles south of Valentine in Lagrange County. Roscoe Royer and Russell Pontius drove a buggy when a rear approaching car forced a turn and the buggy toppled down an embankment injuring both boys. Pontius injured and confined to bed. nerve shock noted. The car occupants showed impudence when questioned. Later they were seen speeding through Lagrange and on country roads in a Buick with Indiana license J 315.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange County
Culver Military Academy
Elmer
Royer
Valentine
Roscoe Royer
Russell Pontius
Pontius
Roger
Lagrange
Indiana
Lightning Kills One Horse in Barn Near Warsaw
A bolt of lightning struck Bazil Durbin's barn three miles southeast of Warsaw, killing one horse valued at 125 and stunning the other two. The barn suffered little damage and did not catch fire. The two affected horses were unconscious for more than an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bazil Durbin
Warsaw
Who Owns J-2 Indiana Auto In Mishawaka Wreck
Debris from a wrecked automobile bearing the license J-2 Indiana lies roadside near Mishawaka. South Bend youths are suspected of a joy ride. Authorities have not yet identified the owner. A license record in Elkhart indicates the plate was issued to J A Ley of South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ath
Mishawaka
South Bend
Elkhart
J. A. Ley
Elkhart Socialists Hold Third Annual Picnic
In Elkhart on Sunday the third annual Elkhart County Socialist Picnic drew a large attendance. Isaac Ganger William Kingman John McKibbin Jas McKibbin and Louis Opperman were present alongside a band concert and an able address by James O Nea l of Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Ganger
Wm. Kingman
John McKibbin
Jas McKibbin
Louis Opperman
Elkhart
Elkhart County
James O'Neal
Terre Haute
League Sets Oct 4 5 Conference on Enforcing Dry Law
The Indiana Anti Saloon League selects October 4 5 for a conference of field workers to discuss law enforcement against blind tigers social clubs and bootleggers in dry territory under the county option law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
King loss adjusted on Herrold’s giant horse King
Henry C. Wheeler of South Bend representing American Live Stock Insurance adjusted the loss on King Jerry Herrold's horse King at $700. Herrold is the focal agent of the company.
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King
Henry C. Wheeler
South
Bend
American Live Stock Insurance Company
Jerry Herrold
Herrold
Tragic death of Wellington Lower on Lake Shore line
Wellington Lower, 38, a police patrolman on the Lake Shore Railway near Corunna, was killed when struck by a fast train. He left a widow and two children. Authorities suspect he may have fallen asleep on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Lower
Corunna
To Quit Elkhart Field Reverend Parker Resigns
Reverend Parker, pastor of Castle U B Church in Elkhart, plans to resign from his post and relocate, prompting discussions on church leadership and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Field
Parker
Castle U. B
Elkhart
Shipshewana Defeats Goshen in Corner Lot Thriller
Shipshewana upset Goshen 8 to 6 at Island Park in a chaotic game marked by fielding miscues by Goshen. Fahrer pitched well for the visitors while Geyer struggled. Goshen led early but Shipshewana pulled ahead with late errors and timely hitting. The win marks Shipshewana’s 15th straight victory and strengthens their Northern Indiana claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park Grounds
Shipshewana
Goshen
Greys
LaRue
Wiseman
Beck
Capt. Kelly
Eddie Geyer
Geyer
Fahrer
Invaders
C. Wysong
Williams
Hutchinson
Wysong
Kirkendorfer
Schlabaugh
Kelly
Pratt
Hershberger
Butts
W. Wysong
Summey
Pitcher
Ships
Shipsnewana
Curtis
Sixby
Summer
Beecher
Zigler
Fanning
C. Wyson
Indiana
Dresch
Berkey Reunion Draws 140 In Clinton Township
About 140 people attended the second annual Berkey family reunion at the Berkey church in Clinton Township. Out of town guests included John and Valentine Blough and families of Lagrange, H. E. Leer and family of Brighton, John and Samuel Carper and families of Lima, and John A. Berkey of St. Paul Minnesota. Officers elected: President Ira Leer, Vice President John Carper, Secretary C. S. Berkey, Treasurer Mrs. J. A. Riley. Program Committee: Mrs. B B Berkey and Mrs. Orville Weybright. The 1910 reunion date and place will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Township
Berkey
John
Valentine Blough
Lagrange
H. E. Leer
Brighton
Samuel Carper
Lima
John A. Berkey
St. Paul
C. S. Berkey
J. A. Riley
Bb, M. Berkey
Orville Weybright
Goshen Teacher Earns Degree At Chicago Convocation
Supt. Lillian E. Michael received an invitation to attend convocation exercises at the University of Chicago next Saturday where Miss Elizabeth Dugdale, history professor at the local high school, will receive her Bachelor of Philosophy degree. Friends applaud her worthy effort as a university student and she will return to resume work at the High school when the new term opens Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Lillian E. Michael
Chicago University
Elizabeth Dugdale
Highest City in the World Moves to Leadville
Mrs. Frank Wilson formerly of Gu shen has moved to Leadville Colorado the highest city in the world at about 10200 feet above sea level The Democrat notes the family believes they can endure the altitude and has updated her address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Gu‘shen
Leadville
Col
North Manchester Fair Report Not Clear
Fragmentary note mentions North Manchester fair with incomplete phrases and unclear details about events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Socialists Meet at Island Park Elkhart
Socialist gathering in Island Park Elkhart elected Charles Arbogast district chairman. About 500 Elkhart socialists and 200 from South Bend attended with others from the district. They planned the Elkhart city socialist convention for Monday September 13 and endorsed a liberal platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park
Elkhart
Charles Arbogast
Ekhart
South Bend
Elkhart City
Barn Damaged by Fire at Elliott Sales Barn
Fire at the Elliott sales barn in the alley between Main and Third near Jefferson Street caused $640 in losses. George E Bowser's barn suffered about $490 in damage with insurance. Elliott's grain, hay, and straw losses total around $150, fully insured. Fire started in a manger shed and spread to the steel covered main building. neighbors saved the rest as a crowd gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Bowser
William O. Elliott
Jefferson Theatre
Main
Third Streets
Jefferson Street
Mr. Elliott
Naylor Heads to Toledo Cloak and Suit House
Hugh T. Naylor son of Mr and Mrs John Naylor departs Goshen for Toledo Q to join Cohen Freelander a wholesale cloak and suit firm He is a 1909 Goshen High graduate noted for diligence and loyalty his ascent begins at the bottom but offers chance for advancement He anticipates strong support from fellow youths here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Naylor
Sig Wholesale House
Hugh T. Naylor
John Naylor
Toledo
Cohen & Freelander
Bught T
Goshen High School
Chicago
Messrs. Oppenheim
Lighting Plan Postponed on Cavin Street Corrections
The Linonier council took no action on Cavin street lighting and again postponed the question. The proposed plan would cost about $5,000 to install with higher yearly expenses than the old system. The company plans to remove poles so Cavin street can be improved regardless of the chosen plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linonier Council
Cavin Street
Shively Family Expected Home After Senate Session
Senator B F Shively and family are due home September first after Mrs Shively and the children visited relatives in Pennsylvania while Mr Shively attended Senate sessions in Washington.
Keith and His Stock Company At Beckwith Memorial
Keith and his stock company performed in Dowagiac Michigan at the Beckwith Memorial theatre on Saturday night after a long engagement in Jefferson. The Jefferson drew a large crowd for Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Dowagiac
Jefferson's
Dexwagiac
Mich
Beckwith _ Memorial
Theatre
The
Jefferson
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Teachers’ Institute
Edwin
Mrs. G
Guy ED Miller
Automobile Party
W. J. Davis
HEC IS Head OF
Winowa Traction
Harry Dickey
Son William
Berkey Reunion
Chas. Arbogast
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