Interurban Collision Near Mishawaka Injures Motormen
Westbound baggage car from Goshen collided head on with eastbound local No. 214 near Springbrook park between Mishawaka and South Bend at 8 15 this morning. Motormen Orville Weatherhead of Elkhart and Anthony Cook of Elkhart were badly injured with loss of a foot and crush injuries. About 50 passengers were shaken but unharmed. Blame not yet fixed as an inquiry continues and traffic was briefly delayed before service was restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
South Bend
Springbrook Park
Mishawaka
Orville Weatherhead
Elkhart
St. Joseph's Hospital
Finch’s Undertaking Rooms
Anthony Cook
Wim. Teeter
Cyres Miller
Empany
Mortuary Notices from Elkhart County
MORTUARY RECORD. Miss Lida May Krreighbaum aged 22 died of consumption at her home in Elkhart. Parents, four sisters and four brothers survive. Bucknell Mrs Angeline Bucknell an old resident of Elkhart county died last night at the residence of her son, Charles Bucknell, two and a half miles northeast of Bristol. Widow of James Bucknell who died 25 years ago, death due to old age. Funeral will be held Monday at Mottville Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krreighbaum
Lida May Ys
Elkhart
Ucknell
Angeline Bucknell
Elkhart County
Charles Bucknell
Bristol
James Bucknell
Mottville, Mich
Edward Riggle
Ira Osborne
Charles Long
Wm. Deutsch
Indianapolis
J. Keck
Wood County
Okla
W. J. Besson
Kosciusko County
David G. Lehman
White Pigeon Journal
Mary Butterfield
Gosh
Burt Shellenberger
Ligonier
Robert
Harvey BE. Jorey
Bluffton
Noah A. Jorey
Chicago Fair
A. H. Gray
Valley City
N. D
Hattie Kessler
Detroit
J. M. Stone
Toledo
Stone
Tower House
Lake Shore
J. C. Paxson
E. W. Paxson
South Bend
Charles E. Paxson
Frank Adams
Clara
Biddle Sues Jewel Tea and Aetna Indemnity in Elkhart Court
Oscar L. Biddle filed suit in the Elkhart superior court seeking $1,100 damages from Jewel Tea and Aetna Indemnity. An injunction bars Biddle from selling tea and coffee in Goshen. Jewel claims Biddle had agreed to stay out of the business. Judge Dodge granted the injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar L. Biddle
Jewel Tea and Coffee Company
Aetna Indemnity Company
Elkhart
Biddle
Goshen
Jewel Company
Dodge
Christmas Bazaar Unsold Goods Moved to Mrs Freyberg House
The Methodist Christmas bazaar unsold items were taken to the home of Mrs. Freyberg at 411 South Main street. The sale will continue there and Mrs. Freyberg will show the assortment. A splendid variety available for Christmas presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred “Freyberg
South Main Street
Endorsement for Commercial Exchange Directory
The Commercial Exchange met this morning and endorsed the city directory issued by 8 H Moore Co of New York City. The Inter State Directory Co of Marion proposed a county directory but was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Exchange
8. H. Moore Co
New York City
Inter-State Directory Co
Marion
Irwin House Admission Reduced for Next Week
Manager Ammons announces new admission policy at the Irwin house offering lower prices for any portion of the hall. A favorable bill is planned for next week with a nominal charge of a dime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammons
Irwin
Goshen Property Sold by Anne Zollinger for 6300
Anne Zollinger sold a Goshen property to Newton Eck for 6300 dollars. The report notes a potential Philippine job offer for a Congressman Gilliam with an annual figure around 15000 dollars.
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Goshen
Anne Zollinger
Newtoneck
Howe Moving Pictures Delight New Jefferson Audience
Realistic motion pictures by Howe drew a sizable crowd at the New Jefferson last night. The program featured life like films such as Life in the Navy Ride on the Erlberg Railway Yachting at Cowes Eng and In Darkest Africa with Mephistopheles Drives and The Charmed Umbrella among popular entries. Hopper Hovne’s pictures promise another April return with a packed house expected.
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Howe
New Jefferson
Lyman H. Howe
Jefferson
Mephistopheles
Erlberg
Cowes
Eng
Africa
Hovne
Reed
Leaming Becomes Elkhart Township Trustee
Leaming today qualified with a $12,000 bond to succeed George S. Cobb as trustee of Elkhart township. The bond, issued by the American Bonding company of Baltimore and filed through Will B. Charnley, covers the unexpired term until January 1, 1909. The oath was witnessed by Charnley. Leaming will occupy the office room with Bechtel & Rowell via the Fifth street entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferman
Leaming
Elkhart Township
George S. Cobb
Cobb
American Bonding Company
Baltimore
Will B. Charnley
Charnley
Bechtel & Rowell
Fifth Street
North Side society honors Mrs Gill with birthday surprise
Mrs Charles Gill of the North Side was surprised at a birthday celebration hosted by neighbors. The evening featured an old fashioned taffy pulling. Mrs Gill received a fine souvenir gift. Elsewhere Mrs Elba Cripe entertained friends for Miss Trixie Messenger of North Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gill
North Side
Gill
Elba Cripe
Trixie Messenger
North
Manchester
Henry Comer Injured in Fall Near Sugar Grove
Henry Comer, about two miles northwest of Sugar Grove school house in Concord township, fell while walking to the barn and broke his leg. He suffered intense pain through the night and may have internal injuries. He is around 60 and is Eph Culp’s brother in law of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Comer
Sugar Grove School House
Concord Township
Eph. Culp
Anti Capital Punishment Meeting Planned at State House
The planning committee for the anti capital punishment event at the State House on December 27 announces Judge George W. Stanley of Lebanon Ohio will deliver the address. Judge Stanley has been active in abolition efforts in recent years.
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State House
George W. Stanley
Lebanon
Stanley
Rumor of Paper Consolidation Denied by Editors
The Syracuse Register notes a rumor that Nappanee News and Napanee Advance will merge. Editors state there is nothing to it and the papers will continue as they are at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Register
Nappanee News
Nappanee Advance
Poland-China pigs received by New Paris man
David Buttsfield of New Paris received four pure bred Poland China pigs from A. H. Rinehart of Butler Indiana. The May pigs weigh about 150 pounds each and are reported in splendid condition.
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David Buttsfield
New Paris
A. H. Rinehart
Butler
Ind
Organ Dedication at Re formed Church Concert of Services
The program honors organ dedication with grand offertory and anthem. J W Gratian and Rev N B Mathes lead the service including scripture by Dr J H Bomberger and a 30 minute organ recital by Gratian after the 7 PM service. Congregation invited to all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
St. Cecelia
J. W. Gratian
N. B. Mathes
J. H. Bomberger
Estey Organ Co
Goshen Public Schools Close for Two Week Holiday
Goshen public schools will close Friday December 20 for the annual holiday vacation. The schools will reopen Monday January 6 1908. Attendance this year is larger than ever. many teachers will leave the city during the holidays.
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Goshen
Adair Proposes Pension Bills for Civil War Veterans
Congressman Adair has introduced two pension bills in the House of Representatives. One grants $20 monthly to Civil War veterans with 90 days service or Mexican War service of 60 days, rising to $25 at age 70. The second would give widows of Civil War soldiers 12 dollars monthly during widowhood. Sol Meredith Post, G A R, opposes, saying the bills do not fix flaws in current law.
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Adair
Congressman Adair
House of Representatives
Mexico
Sol Meredith Post
Richmond
Commissioners Reappoint County Officials
The county commissioners reappointed J. B. Gattshall as county attorney F. M. Ihrig as secretary of the county board of health Tra H. Church as poor attorney Dr Eugene Holdeman as infirmary physician John Whetten as ditch commissioner All are reappointments except Dr Holdeman who succeeds Dr Becknell Holdeman’s current salary is 100 dollars and he was promised an increase to 200 dollars if the county council approves it
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gattshall
F. M. Ihrig
County Board of Health
Tra H. Church
Eugene Holdeman
John Whetten
Thing
Becknell
Holdemann
Jail Sentences for Intoxication Highlight 1907 Report
Amos W. Butler in the annual 1907 fiscal year report of the Board of State Charities notes the number of persons sentenced to jail for intoxication and cites the large sums sheriffs receive for caring for these individuals.
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Amos W. Butler
Board of State Charities
Horsemen’s Mutual Insurance goes into receivership
The Horsemen's Mutual Insurance Company of Elkhart has been placed in the hands of a receiver. The firm has faced notable difficulties and several officers have lately resigned from their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsemen’s Mutual Ins. Co
Elkhart
Local Residents Report Illness and Recovery
Mrs. Alonzo Fisel of South Third Street suffers from bronchitis while James Cripe, who had his leg amputated Saturday, is recovering and getting along nicely.
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Alonzo Fisel
South Third Street
James Cripe
Morgan’s comedians to sell prints at New Jefferson theatre
Tickets offered at ten cents each will be sold each evening next week during the Mor gan company’s stay at the New Jefferson theatre. The company presents real plays and will feature performances during the engagement.
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Morgan
New Jefferson Theatre
Hawks Hardware Co Sells Chafing Dishes at Low Prices
The discriminating buying public will doubtless appreciate the extremely reasonable prices placed on chafing and baking dishes and their accessories by the Hawks Hardware Co.
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Hawks Hardware Co
McDowell and Boylan Offer Savings on Magazines
Local ad urges readers to call McDowell and Boylan to compare rates before subscribing. Mentions an opera house memory and invites inquiries for cheaper magazine plans.
Boiled Cider and Vinegar Offered by Local Supplier
Local advertisement announces boiled cider and pure cider vinegar for sale by Wm. Lewis at 413 South Fifth Street. A stray note mentions a special tram from New York arriving in Albany then Cleveland, carrying German toys for Hawks Hardware Co. and a model in their show window tracks its progress.
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Wm. Lewis
South Fifth Street
New York
Albany
Cleveland
Hawks Hardware Co
One Man Holds Off Burglars in Gary Lumber Office
Ralph Garvin, son of C J Garvin of Goshen and Gary Lumber Co. employee, repelled two burglars during a midnight attempt to break into the Gary office. Gunfire sprayed the door, a wounded man left blood on the stairs and toward the Michigan Central tracks, and the robbers fled as Garvin kept guard. Police delay noted. investigators seek the assailants if the wound proves serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Ralph J. Garvin
C. J. Garvin
Goshen
Gary Lumber Co
Michigan Central
Garvin
Howell Post No 90 G A R Officers Elected
Howell Post No 90 G A R elected officers last night Com IW S Bitner Sr Vice Com Charles A Harper Jr Vice Com W W Purl Sergt David Smeltzer Chaplain Samuel J Taylor Patriotic Instructor S S Whisler Officer of Guard Thos Twiford Quartermaster J W Kronk Officer of the Day T F Garvin Trustees F E C Hawks John Simmons and Theo F Garvin Delegates Peter Winebrenner Reuben Lutz Alternates Theodore Garvin John Simmons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. C. Hawks
John Simmons
Theo. F. Garvin
Peter Winebrenner
Reuben Lutz
Theodore Garvin
Purdue Beefs and Fruit Growing Bulletins From Indiana Station
The Indiana agricultural experiment station at Purdue issues two bulletins of value to farming. Beef Production by Prof. J. H. Skinner and W. A. Cochel and Commercial Fruit Growing by Profs. James Troop and C. G. Woodbury are recommended for careful reading. Obtainable by writing Prof. Arthur Goss, director, Lafayette, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Agricultural Experiment Station
Purdue University
J. H. Skinner
W. A. Cochel
James Troop
C. G. Woodbury
Arthur Goss
Lafayette
Ind
Lost Ligonier Woman’s Gold Heart Locket Missing After Play
Mrs. H A Mier of Ligonier reports her gold heart shaped locket set with diamonds and pearls lost between Hotel Hascall and the Jefferson theatre after attending The Merry Widow. A liberal reward is offered for its return.
Wabash Agent Arrested for Wife Desertion in Ohio
Del Turner a 22 year old Wabash agent from Lakeville St Joseph county was arrested for deserting his wife and 11 month old child at Paulding Ohio after a family dispute. He returned to Ohio without requisition. Also notes Christmas box items and Hawks Hardware Co merchandise.
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del Turner
Lakeville
St. Joseph County
Paulding
Turner
Buckeye
State Corn Show At Purdue January 1908
Indiana Corn Growers association to hold state corn show January 13 to 18 1908 with four silver trophies including Gray Johnson County Volger and American Hominy Co awards for best ears of yellow white and hominy corn and a Scott Trophy for top corn judging by a boy under 20. Annual meeting set for January 15 1908 at Purdue University Lafayette Indiana to promote growers interests with an improved program expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Scott
Indiana Corn Grower's Association
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Destruction of Gambling Devices Ordered by Court
Sheriff's force carried out the destruction of gambling devices seized in the Wickwire and Tracy raids. Gaming tables were taken to the county work house stone yard, broken with a hammer and burned. Intense heat caused smoke from the shed roof until firefighters contained the blaze with chemicals.
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Wickwire
Tracy
John Ziesel
Local Miner to Return to Korean Mines with Team
Leigh J Hunt, prominent Whitley County man who opened Korean gold fields and drew Charles and James Truby to Korea, will soon leave Columbia City for the orient. He will take W B Vanderlip Jr and six young men, following a party of 30 sent earlier. this time 25 have applied.
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Leigh
J. Hunt
Whitley County
Korea
Charles
James Truby
Hermit Kingdom
W. B. Vanderlip, Jr
Orient
Columbia City
Adventist Leader Warns Battle Creek Must Be Destroyed
Mrs Ellen G White declares Battle Creek doomed for its wickedness and urges Adventists to sell homes and leave the city at once from her California residence. The sensational message labels Dr John H Kellogg as a devil and calls for forced departure.
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Battle Creek
John H. Kellogg
Advent
Ellen G. White
Church
California
Buster Brown Arrives in Town For Matinee Show
The Buster Brown company traveled from Elkhart and presented a matinee at the New Jefferson this evening. A second performance follows. Master Reed stars as the diminutive comedian with Miss Alice Mortlock, a former headliner in large vaudeville houses, playing Mary Jane.
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Buster Brown
Elkhart
New Jefferson
Master Reed
Buster
Alice Mortlock
Big City
Mary Jane
Indiana Corn Yields Fall Despite Increased Acreage in 1907
Indiana Bureau of Statistics reports show higher corn acreage in 1907 than 1906 but a substantially lower yield across counties. Average per acre remains around thirty five bushels, reflecting a statewide drop despite more plantings.
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Indiana
Indiana Bureau of Statistics
Miss Murray A Hit In The Gingerbread Man
Miss Rose Murray shines this season in The Gingerbread Man chorus, following her sister Miss Murray who was ill here for weeks with typhoid fever. The family connection and comeback add local drama to the stage run.
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Miss Murray
Rose Murray
Kindle Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony and Name Change
Luella D Kindle files for divorce from Clarence Kindle first married April 1906 and separated September 9 1907. She seeks $1000 alimony and restoration of her maiden name.
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Kindle
Luella D. Kindle
Clarence Kindle
Union woman found dead in bed by son at home
Mrs. Fidella Joy Nutting of Union Michigan was found dead in bed by her son William with whom she resided. Authorities reported no signs of foul play and the death was being investigated by local officials.
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Fidella Joy Nutting
Union, Mich
William
Hawks Hardware Co Guarantee on Cutlery Stock
Hawks Hardware Co guarantees every piece of cutlery sold. It notes in stock 156 patterns of pocket knives and a full range of scissors including manicure and embroidery varieties, matching offerings found in larger city stores.
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Hawks Hardware Co
Mrs Pattison Dies in Chicago. Li gonier Native
Mrs Alice Pattison formerly of Ligonier died in Chicago. She was a daughter of Mrs Sarah Stage of Ligonier.
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Alice Pattison
Ligonier
Chicago
Sarah Stage
Comedians Set for Week at New Jefferson Theater
Readable fragments note Morgan's hosting a week of comedy at the New Jefferson with mention of B50 gallery seats priced at 100 cents each and a reference to Accordion and Hietine.
Elkhart Toddler Scalded In Boiling Lye Bath
The two year old child of Mr and Mrs Edgar Styers of Elkhart fell into a pail of boiling lye water and was severely burned on the hips and back. The accident occurred while the mother scrubbed the kitchen floor using lye solution. The child toppled into the pail and cried out only after the scream alerted the mother.
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Elkhart
Edgar Styers
Goshen Church Services and Postponed Meetings
Goshen area churches announce services with sermons at the Presbyterian, Trinity Lutheran, St James, First Baptist, and German M E churches. Notable items include Renewal series at the Presbyterian church and postponement of Dunkard Brethren revival meetings until next Monday due to travel issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Life
van Dyke
Christian Endeavor
H. A. Vannuys
Fld. Hi. C
Dunkard Brethren
Ecdurch
Liquor License Fight Delays Ruling In Goshen Case
The John A. Gerster liquor license fight was continued to Monday at 9:30 AM after a South Bend lawyer could not reach Goshen due to a Springbrook interurban wreck. The county board adjourned after routine business and will also fill several county posts likely to be re elected. The Gers ter case resumes Monday with witnesses for the plaintiff still testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Gerster
South Bend
Goshen
Springbrook Park
J. B. Gattshall
Jack Whetten
County Board of Health
I. J. Becknell
J. H. Church
Holdeman
John L. Warden
Commissioners’ Court
Gerster
Graham and
Mholden
P. L. Turner
Arthur Darling
Elkhart
Deahl & Deahl
Gowing
Perry Tschubb
Wakarusa
Plainfield
An Old Timer Fred Streely Visits City
Fred Streely of Wakarusa aged 82 was in town last night. He remains active and recalls years in this county including work on the old courthouse and helping erect the Lake Shore freight depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Streely
Wakarusa
Court House
Lake Shore
Twenty Five Years Ago Items From the Democrat Files 1882
John F Price buried with Masonic honors aged about 65. Charles Thompson new sheriff moved into the jail and served meals to boarders. Goshen band under Charles Rogers to give first concert December 20 in the opera house. Prof Virchow of Berlin owns nearly 6000 human skulls, beating our curiosities. Plans to publish Thurlow Weed’s dying revelation about William Morgan in the coming campaign. Death of Dr Teal of Kendallville’s mother aged 77, recalled from 1839.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
John F. Price
Charles Thompson
Goshen Band
Charles Rogers
Prof
Virchow
Berlin
Balser
Israel Hess
Dr. Alvord
Thur
Low Weed
Wm. Mor
Gan
Teal
Ken
Also Mentioned on This Page
Springbrook
Cmpany
Mortuary Record
Gilliams
F. B. Leaming
Society News
Gloria
A. Delbruch
Mrs
Grace Nusbaum
Ralph Garvin
Lumber Company
Millgood
Purcue University
Vanderlip
Corn Statistics
Hietine
Trinity Lutheran
C. E. Cressler
Trinity Lutheran Church
St. James Church
Jessie Griswold
Bohr
M. E. Church
Aaron Regier
Goshen College
Schaenzlin
County Commissioners’ Court
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