Milford Beats Goshen 7 to 6 In Exciting Diamond Battle
In a crowded Tonawanda field Milford edged Goshen 7 6 after a seesaw nine innings. Joe Pulse of Goshen, now with Kankakee Ill, struck out 15 Milford batters, with Ogden fanning three for Goshen. Goldstein led Milford at the plate with two doubles and a single. Pulse pitched a fine game, and peculiar fielding errors by Goshen in the outfield helped Milford tally five runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonawanda
Joe Pulse
Goshen
Kankakee
Ill
Milford
Mr. Pulse
Patsy” Donavan
Pulse
C. Miles
Ogden
Goldstein
Goshenites
Milford Considers Electric Lighting and Main Street Paving
The Syracuse Electric Co proposes lighting Milford with electricity. If the town approves the plan and proceeds with paving Main Street, Milford would gain a metropolitan appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Syracuse Electric Co
Howell Post No 90 G A R Meeting Notice
Howell Post No 90 G A R calls all members to attend tonight for important business. Commander J W Cornell presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Post
No. 90
J. W. Cornell
Com
Peaches Scarce as Michigan Receipts Fall Short
Local fruit buyers report peaches in very short supply as Michigan receipts remain light. Market activity slows and prices edge upward amid the lean supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Kaatz Stock Sale Postponed Indefinitely in South Bend
The sale of A. Kaatz clothing stock, set for 10 o'clock today before Referee Lambert, is indefinitely postponed. Kaatz offered 50 cents on the dollar plus covering all costs, and the proposal is under creditor attorneys review likely to be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
A. Kaatz
Lambert
Kaatz
Preliminary Injunction Denied in Tax Case
Judge F E Baker issued an opinion in Western Union Telegraph Co v State Board of Tax Commissioners after a Monday hearing. He refused to grant a preliminary injunction in the case, denying the requested stay of tax actions pending further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Baker
Western Union Telegraph Co
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Census of Goshen Should Be Taken At Once
The Democrat editor urges a city census to update Goshen’s population from the 7,810 of six years ago. Proposes council order or Commercial Exchange volunteers, districting, and printing blanks to count quickly with minimal expense, aiming for about 11,000 to 12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Goshen
Commercial Exchange
Finger Pinch Halts Threshing at John Blough Farm
Chauncey Stouder and his son worked a threshing scene southwest of the city when a chain and rope to the rear broke and a runaway separator lurched down the embankment. The younger Stouder reached for a block to block the wheel but slipped, his right little finger pinched off in the incident. He initially thought it merely bruised, only realizing the severity after continued work near the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Stouder
John Blough
Stouder
Young Stouder
Will Chase Visits Old Friends From City
Will Chase, formerly of the city and longtime Birmingham resident, stopped by yesterday to greet old friends including Jim Arthur. He hoped to see Alf Lowry but did not find him. Chase was once employed at the IXL factory when he lived here and belonged to Rogers' band for a period. He has lived in Birmingham for 20 years, is married with six children, and last visited about ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Chase
Jim Arthur
Alf Lowry
IXL
Rogers
Bimingham
Ala
Tramp Loses Foot After Car Crush At Elkhart Dump
James Shea, a homeless man, was trapped under cars at the Lake Shore dump in Elkhart early Thursday. He was taken to the Lake Shore depot, then the police station, and finally to Clark hospital where all of the foot except the heel was amputated. Isaac Light, a retired farmer near Middlebury road, collapsed from heart failure while driving a load of wood Wednesday afternoon and was helped home by neighbor Benj Rowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shea
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Clark Hospital
Isaac Light
Middlebury Road
Benj. Rowe
Was C E Brown murdered or missing after bathing
A letter from Brooklyn police to Undertaker Silver suggests Clarence Brown may have met foul play while bathing at Coney Island on August 18. Brown, with two male companions, disappeared after being brought ashore by Life Guard Riley. Brown’s suitcase and articles are missing and two companions remain unidentified. Brown reportedly revived, asked if a ring was on his finger, and later fell ill while bathing. The case awaits further investigation.
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Diamond
Undertaker Silver
Police Department of
Brooklyn
Clarence Brown
Coney Island
James Gleason
Grand Union Hotel
Brown
Palmer
Grand Union
Riley
Capt. Riley
Hess Family Enjoyable Reunion at Winona Park
The Hess family held its thirteenth annual reunion at Winona Park drawing over 200 relatives from Indiana and Texas, North Dakota and Ohio. Officers elected included President B W Hess and Vice President John R Hess, with Mary McDonald as Rec Sec and Orale W Hess as Cor Sec. A big basket dinner and a music program followed. three family deaths were noted since last year. The next gathering is planned for Violett Grove near Goshen.
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Tel
Winona Lake
Reuntion
Hess
Winona Park
Indiana
Texas
North Dakota
Ohio
B. W. Hess
Argus
John R. Hess
Syracuse
W. Hess
Rétta Hess
W. B. Macomber
Bremen
Wm. Hess
Aaron Hess
Elhanan Hess
Louis Lape
Ligonier
Daniel Hess
Goshen
Georgia
Violett Grove
Mortuary notices list several local deaths
MORTUARY RECORD. MALOY Miss Anna Maloy about 40 died suddenly Wednesday morning. RUNYAN Mrs. C. E. Runyan died at 4 o'clock this morning at her son Harry Runyan’s residence in Elkhart. She was a White Pigeon Mich resident visiting her son and was stricken with paralysis Wednesday. Age 54. CRIPE Andrew Cripe 84 died this morning at 4 o'clock in Benton after five weeks of heart trouble. He came from Stark County Ohio twelve years ago and married Mrs Evans of Benton about a year ago. He had 15 children, 11 living: Simon Milford Israel Vawter Park Calvin two miles west of New Paris Leander Aaron Benton Moses Topeka Jonathan Syracuse Mrs Susanna Dierdorff Missouri Mrs Catherine Mellinger three miles southwest of New Paris Mrs Sarah Price Milford Mrs Rosa Homan Anderson and 42 grandchildren. Funeral Sunday forenoon. Friends meet at Benton residence at 10 and at Baintertown church at 11. Interment in Baintertown Cemetery.
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Cripe
Andrew Cripe
Benton
Stark County
Ohio
Evans
Simon
Milford
Israel
Vawter Park
Calvin
New Paris
Leander
Aaron
Moses
Topeka
Jonathan
Syracuse
Susanna Dierdorff
Missouri
Catherine Mellinger
Sarah Price
Rosa Homan
Anderson
Baintertown Church
I. L. Berkey
Clinton Township
Henry Warstler
Baintertown Cemetery
To Start Hobo Farm Rescue Plan Near Winona Lake
Rescue Mission workers meeting at Winona Lake during the Winona Bible Conference outlined plans to buy 125 acres near Winona. They aim to establish a home for drunkards hoboes and others who will help farm the land and support the work of the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobo Farm
Rescue Mission
Winona Lake
Winona
Court at Lagrange Term Convened Next Monday
Court at Lagrange circuit court opens Monday morning for the September term. The court convenes again on October 1st for the next session, outlining the schedule and proceedings typical of a regional circuit court notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Miss Daisy Vallette to wed Leonard McClure in Chicago
Society note announces Miss Daisy Vallette sister of Dr W O Vallette to marry Mr Leonard McClure next Tuesday afternoon at the parents home in Chicago. Dr and Mrs Vallette Miss Mamie Maiden and Carlisle Vallette will attend from this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Vailette
W. O. Vailette
Goshen
Leonard McClure
Chicago
Mrs. Vallette
Mamie Maiden
Carlisle Vallette
Our Joseph at Plymouth in the Plymouth Independent
J C Beck of Goshen arrived among early delegates and was the first to congratulate Bryan after his 1896 nomination. Beck, staying at the Clifton House in Chicago, rushed to Bryan's room when the news arrived and gave him the first handshake. He is noted as a Bryan enthusiast who seizes every chance to rally for the leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Plymouth
J. C. Beck
Goshen
Mr. Beck
Mr. Bryan
Clifton House
Chicago
Bryan
Dueto
Heme Meany
Demented by Drink: Man Missing Near Elkhart River
A 30-year-old man named Collins vanished after entering a shed by the Elkhart river. Clothes were found near Burr and Morgan's mill, and he was later located in the city’s north. Authorities say his condition stems from intoxication and mental confusion.
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Collins
Elkhart
Elkhart River
Burr & Morgan's
Pioneer Luther Spencer Dies At 78 In Noble County
Luther Spencer, who settled in Noble county in 1838 and lived on a farm that housed the first saw mill and first lumber manufactured, died at age 78. The lumber for Noble county’s first courthouse was cut on his property. His brother Edward Spencer died last year.
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Ligonier
Luther Spencer
Noble County
Spencer
Edward Spencer
Dancing teacher Prof Louis J Scharkne opens season at McNaughton hall
Prof Louis J Scharkne, a renowned dancing and physical culture instructor, has leased McNaughton hall for the season and will conduct lessons every Tuesday evening starting September 11. He comes recommended by the Toledo Press and is currently teaching in Elkhart, Toledo, Bryan, Ligonier, and Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Scharkne
McNaughton Hall
Scharkne
Toledo Press
Elkhart
Toledo
Bryan
Ligonier
Goshen
Interurban road planned Huntington to Syracuse
The Columbia City Post reports indications that a proposed interurban road will run from Huntington to Goshen and be built to Syracuse within the next six months The future length of the line remains in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City Post
Huntington
Goshen
Gohsen
Syracuse
Dancing School to Open at McNaughton Hall
Dancing school opens Tuesday evening September 11 at McNaughton Hall Toledo Ohio professor Louis Scharkne will teach beginners at 9:80 and general dancing at 9. For particulars contact Miss Claudia Waggi Meta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Scharkne
Toledo
McNaughton Hall
Claudia Waggi
Teachers Institute Closes With Music and Lectures
Mrs Mikels and Prof L M Smith led a program at the Forencan institute with Bremer opening the afternoon with Schubert pieces and a Geethe story. Geo Cregier wowed the audience on violin and Floyd Deahl spoke on The Crime of the Century while Mrs Mikels traced childhood portrayals in literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Bremer
Schubert
Bremer
Geethe
Geo. Cregier
Croshen
Mike
First
English Lutheran Church
Ams
Prof. Smith
Excursion Train To Chicago From Goshen Offered
Tomorrow the first season excursion to Chicago departs Goshen at 10 47 AM via the Lake Shore road with a cheap fare that could depopulate the city over Sunday. Ex cursionists may stay in Chicago until Monday.
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Chicago
Goshen
Lake Shore Road
First Christian Church Pastry Sale at Jones Furniture
The August committee will sell fresh bread cake cookies pies and savory items at Jones Furniture Store on Saturday September 1 starting at 10 AM. No phone inquiries will be answered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Christian Church
Gale
Jones’ Furniture
Church Rededication Planned Near Bristol
Zion Lutheran church three miles northwest of Bristol in Washington township will be rededicated Sunday with extensive repairs. Rev W L Tedrow to lead morning service and Bar Charles Rice of Hk to preach at evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Bristol
Washington ‘Township
W .L. Tedrow
Charles Rice
Prohibitionists Demand Investigation of Elkhart County Records
The Elkhart county prohibitionists at their Wednesday convention passed a resolution urging a nonpartisan three person commission to investigate county records. They endorse the national prohibition party principles and Isaac G. Shaw for congress, pledging honest county administration and taxpaying accountability if their ticket is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
National Prohibition Party
Isaac G. Shaw
Pulaski County
Congress
Local Notes From Indiana Areas And Notables
Grant County Fair Marion adopts free admission for all over seven. D M Hawley elected president of Huntington Herald and News Express company succeeding Col C E Briant. Wa bash mayor Murphy salary raised to 1000 with other city salaries up. Wabash County Veterans association to hold Sept 19 reunion in Wabash with Judge Watkins as orator. Jacob Songer a star mail carrier between Attica and Kramer at 88 claimed oldest in U S. Mahlin Longenecker family near Merriam ill from ptomaine contaminated corn. Twin daughters of Fred Tschennen Wells county die from cholera morbus. double funeral planned. Kendallville man John Stodenhafer owns an old tar bucket from 100+ years ago, relic of wood axle wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant County
Marion
D. M. Hawley
Huntington Herald and News-Express Company
Col
C. E. Briant
Murphy
Wabash
John Stodenhafer
Kendallville
Pennsylvania Agent Discharged Over Robbery Loss
A. J. Neff, operator at the Pennsylvania station in Warsaw, was discharged after leaving his post during which time $52 was stolen. He repaid the sum claiming responsibility for the loss as the money was left in his care. Neff’s friends insist on his innocence despite the charge.
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Pennsylvania
A. J. Neff
Pennsylvania Station
Warsaw
Pennsylvania Company
Neff
Professors and Educators Tied to Vincennes Schools
Prof A B Humke, a teacher at the institute, is well known in the city. He once held a professorship at the State Normal school where B F Deahl studied. He later led the Vincennes city schools with Dr A C Yoder as a fellow teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Humke
Teachers’ Institute
State Normal School
B. F. Deahl
Vincennes
A. C. Yoder
Funeral of Mrs Egan Arrived From Columbia City
The remains of Mrs Michael Egan arrived from Columbia City yesterday at 4 32 o clock. The funeral was held at St John s Catholic this morning at 9 o clock Reverend Father Fitzpatrick presiding. A private interment took place in Oak Cemetery.
Ver min Infest Poor House Institution Too Expensive
A. W. Butler of the State Board of Charities and Corrections criticizes Elkhart county infirmary in a published report. He says the building appears fine but is poorly cared for, with rotted porches, worn floors, and peeling woodwork, and that the institution has been badly managed and costly. He urges visiting other counties to adopt their standards, citing Adams, Marshall, Grant, Madison, and Henry as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Butler
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Elkhart County
Butler
Adams, Marshall, Grant, Madison and
Henry
Personal visits and travels across towns and states
Paul Thomas of Millersburg visits W. S. and H. O. Thomas families while Prof and Mrs. B. F. That of Goshen College depart for Ada. N. Tiedemann returns from Wawasee to spend Sunday, and Paul Mehnert travels from Chicago to visit his parents. Various residents are on vacations or visiting relatives in Kendallville, Bryan, New Paris, Knightstown, Petoskey, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Iowa. library staff and rural postal work see routine transfers and trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Thomas
Millersburg
W. S
H. O. Thomas
B. F
Goshen College
Ada
Q. Wilbur N. Tiedemann
Wawasee
Paul Mehnert
Chicago
Pred Mehnert
G. K. Peyser
Joseph Pulse
Kendallville
Olin Stiver
Eli Ames
Jefferson Township
Bryan, CO
Stauffer
Emily J. H. Hopkins
Stanley B. Dustman
New Paris
W. W. Stemm
Winifred
Ruth
H. Foster Carrier
J. Wesley Priser
N. A. Winslow
John
Frank A. Osborn
E. W. Walker
C. A. Barry
Garrett
Frederick Simon
Clarence Miller
Great Lakes
H. B. Price
Chas
Helen Case
Margaret Green
Knightstown
Soldiers’ Orphans‘ Home
J. W. Kronk
Lillie Kronk
Ida Overholt
Petoskey
Michigan
Charles W. Himebauga
Minneapolis
Northwest
William Lewis
Mabel
Iowa
Isabel Henkel
C. D. Henkel
Milwaukee
Wis
Emanuel Murray
Ivy
Marjorie
A. M. Murray
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Patsy Donovan
AB Druckamiller
Scarlett
Betzey Troup
Oppenheim
Starner
Miles
Seeee
Ej Donovan
Seaee I. Kelly
L. Kelly
Bamberger
R. B. Kelly
Witt
Hutchinson
C. E. Brown
Mary McDonald
Nappanee
Mortuary Record
Society News
Wawasee Line
Mrs. Mikels
L. M. Smith
Sec’y
State Board of Charities
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