Motorman Cook Dies After Interurban Wreck
Anthony Cook a C B and I motorman died at St. Joseph’s hospital in South Bend from injuries suffered in the Springbrook park interurban wreck between South Bend and Mishawaka. He was about 60 and had worked since interurban service began between Goshen and Elkhart. He left a fiancée Miss Tanner Kronk and planned to marry soon. Orville Weatherhead, the other motorman, is improving in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Cook
Springbrook Park
South Bend
Mishawaka
St. Joseph's Hospital
Turner
Cook
Goshen
Elkhart
Australia
America
Martin Cook
Tanner Kronk
Notre Dame
Indiana National Bank
Orville Weatherhead
St. Joseph Hospital
Society Notes Invitations For Luncheon Friday
Mrs B M Albright and Mrs J Artery Clark issued invitations for a luncheon to be held Friday December 13 in the afternoon at a local residence. The gathering aims to celebrate their social circle with close friends and neighbors attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Albright
J. Artery Clark
Old Circus Man Fred A Morgan Heads Morgan’s Comedians
Old circus veteran Fred A. Morgan tours with Morgan's Comedians at the New Jefferson this week. Former contracting agent for Forepaugh Sells Ringling Gros, he brings vast experience to a profitable repertoire company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Morgan
Morgan
New Jefferson
Forepaugh Sells
Ringling Gros
Mr. Morgan
Gordons Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Savannah
General W. W. Gordon and his wife plan a golden wedding anniversary in Savannah Georgia on Saturday December 21. Mrs Gordon nursed Charles Perry son of Mr and Mrs Nathan T Perry during illness in the south. Several invitations have been sent out locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Gordon
Savannah
Lake Shore Century Train Schedules for 1914 Hour Start
Beginning next Sunday the Lake Shore Century train will run on a schedule starting at 1914 hours each day. Officials advise passengers to arrive early as timetables may adjust seasonally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake ‘Shore Century
Hawks Hardware Co Advertisement Listing Names
Letter List. Henry Blesses, Orvin Cripe, Wm. Fenner, Chas. Kirby, Sarah A. Kirtz, Geo. Laird, R. E. Rollin. In bathroom fixtures like soap cups and dishes, glass holders, toothbrush holders, seats, towel bars, etc. excellent goods at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blesses
Orvin Cripe
Wm,Fenner
Chas. Kirby
Sarah A. Kirtz
Geo. Laird
R. E. Rollin
The
Hawks Hardware Co
Remonstrators Close in Gerster Liquor License Fight
Remonstrators end their case in Elkheart city ward three with 40 to 50 witnesses for the Gerster liquor license showdown. Five names were withdrawn from the remonstrance. a judge rejected restoring Earl James, and more witnesses may be called as the hearing could stretch into tomorrow or Thursday. Local residents travel to Goshen for testimony amid strong saloon opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Gerster
Elkhart
Gerster
Earl James
James
Third Ward
Goshen
Elkhart County Fair Reorganization Elects Officers
Elkhart County Agricultural Society directors meet and elect officers including President Frank J. Irwin and Secretary John Scrannage. They plan to reorganize as Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural Association and pursue a September fair with $15 000 capital stock fully paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Agricultural Society
Frank J. Drwin
Valentine Berkey
John Scrannage
Frank J. Yoder
Joseph H. Lesu
Elkhart
Daniel A. Sanders
Goshen
John W. Ot
Benton
Clinton
Benj
Slue
Lenton
Lewis McClure
Jackson
Frank J. Irwin
Joseph H. Lesh
Showalter
Jefferson Lp
Y. Mast
Minaart
Joseph Yoder
tWalrwcrions
Nnacced
D. H .Afast
Reorganized Society
Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural Association
W. W. Showalter
Sears Gardner
Mast Farm
Harris Elija Harris Dies at 60 in Osolo Township
Mortuary record announcing Elijah Harris of Osolo township died Sunday at his home six miles north of Elkhart aged sixty. He is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Elijah Harris
Osolo Township
Elkhart
Detectives tie Van Tassel to Galien murder charge
Michigan Central officers and Berrien county detectives assert Guy Van Tassel killed Lloyd Dynes, operator at Galien, Mich, on the morning of August 27 1906. They say if not already convicted in Chicago they would have tried him in Galien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrien County
Michigan Central
Guy van Tassel
Lloyd Dynes
Galien
Mich
van Tassel
Chicago
Railway firm sued for ten thousand damages in South Bend
Ida Smith executrix of Frank Smith asks $10,000 damages in superior court after Frank Smith died in an accident on the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway lines in South Bend last March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Company
Ida Smith
Frank Smith
Smith
South Bend
Fire crew responds to chimney blaze at Rickettts home
A still alarm sent the fire department to 117 North Fifth Street this forenoon around 10 o'clock. The fire caused little damage and was put out without water. Mrs. S J Ricketts owned the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Ricketts
North Fifth Street
Colored Women Accused in South Bend Assault
Mrs. Austin Saunders and Belle Stevens, two colored women, face murder charges after allegedly cutting Lydia Hay, also colored, in South Bend. Hay’s condition is reported serious with a high risk of death from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Saunders
Belle Stevens
South Bend
Walker Cohan Walks from Chicago to Toronto on $1000 Bet
Pedestrian Walker Cohan, traveling from Chicago to Toronto, visited Valparaiso and said he aims to complete the journey in 18 days at about 35 miles daily. He reported being ahead of schedule at Valpo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohan
Chicago
Toronto
Canada
Valparaiso
Valpo
Sears Roebuck Indicted for Mail Fraud
Information from the United States district court in the southern district of Iowa shows Sears Roebuck & Co. a major Chicago mail order house has been indicted for wrongful use of the mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sears, Roebuck & Co
United States District Court of the
Southern District of
Iowa
Winona Interurban Buys Land Near New Paris
The Winona Interurban company bought land adjoining its right of way near New Paris to extend the side track at that location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Co
Winona Interurban Company
New Paris
Store Not to Open This Week
Stores will not open during evening hours this week but will resume evening hours starting next week and continue until Christmas.
Magazine Subscription Savings Offer
McDowell and Boylan advertise saving money on magazine subscriptions. They urge readers to call before subscribing to secure low rates.
Morgan's Comedians Repertoire at New Jefferson
The Morgan's Comedians schedule for New Jefferson this week includes An Orphan's Prayer tonight Wedded but no Wife on Wednesday Big Hearted Jim on Thursday A Ragged Princess on Friday A Boy of the Streets for Saturday Matinee and Midnight in Chinatown for Saturday Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
New Jefferson
Jim
Chinatown
The Opening Service at Dunkard Brethren Church
A large congregation gathered for an opening service led by Elder H. C. Early. The sermon's power was felt throughout the church and another long service was planned for this evening at 7 15 with preaching at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkard Brethren Church
H. C. Early
Boyhood Schoolmates Endorse Senator Allison
John M. Studebaker of South Bend writes to the Des Moines Register and Leader urging re election of Senator W B Allison. The two men attended a log school in Ashland county Ohio as boys and the school house bordered Allison's father’s land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Studebaker
South Bend
Des Moines Register
W. B. Allison
Letter Recalls Parker Digman Former Local Telegraph Operator
Goshenite F E C Hawks reports receiving a letter from Parker Digman, once a telegraph operator in town about 40 years ago and a baseball player. Digman now resides in Chicago and will be remembered by several Goshen residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshenite
F. E. C. Hawks
Parker Digman
Goshen
Chicago
Oyster supper by St. Mark's M. E. church men
The oyster supper prepared and served by the men of St. Mark's M. E. church will be held Thursday evening of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s M. E. Church
Irwin Opera House Offers Seats for Ten Cents Each
A local item notes that any seat in the Irwin opera house costs just ten cents. The notice promotes affordable access to performances and invites patrons to attend at minimal expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Opera House
Goshen Doctors Split Over Edmands Reinstatement Debate
At a Goshen meeting of physicians the Elkhart Truth reports Dr. S A Edmands seeks readmission to the Elkhart Medical Society after a prior disbarment for malpractice charges in Goshen court ended in acquittal. The vote sparked a hot discussion on whether he should be readmitted or permanently barred, portending further county society debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
S. A. Edmands
Goshen
Elkhart Medical Society
Edmand
Snapp
Edmands
Through Medium Of A Ring Old Friendship Is Renewed
Mr and Mrs Harper meet Mr Geo Pence in a surprising reunion at Adams and Son jewelry store. Pence, an accountant for P H McCormack and Co, had been in town weeks without knowing the Harpers were here. The ring, crafted from Indiana gold, tied Pence to a farm story on his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Pence
E. L. Harper
Adams & Son
Geo. Pence
P. H. McCormack & Co
Court House
To Lecture on Tuberculosis by Dr Wheaton in Indianapolis
Dr Charles L Wheaton eminent Chicago medical authority will address Indiana university school of medicine at the college building North Senate avenue Indianapolis Wednesday night Dec 11 at 8 o clock. His subject The Hygiene of Tuberculosis. Doctors from across the state will be present to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies L. Wheaton
Chicago
Indiana University School of Medicine
North
Senate Avenue
Indianapolis
Wheaton
Miss Mary Schmidt Hosts Kitchen Shower At Parsonage
Miss Mary Field assisted by friends hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Mary Schmidt at the German M E Parsonage on East Purl Street. Guests enjoyed parlor games and refreshments as Schmidt received numerous kitchen gifts before her upcoming marriage to Jacob Trueb, foreman at the National Cream Separator Co. plant. Also noted are improving conditions of A C G Foulks after facial neuralgia surgery, two new smallpox cases in Mrs Ben Jontz’s family, and L E Bartholomew’s ongoing illness with Lyman Bartholomew returning to street activity after a period of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Field
Mary Schmidt
M. E. Parsonage
East Purl Street
A. CG. Foulks
Ben Jontz
L. E. Bartholomew
Lyman Bartholomew
Goshen Masons Institute Council in South Bend
About 15 members of the Goshen Council F and A M went to South Bend this afternoon to institute a council in that city. Grand Master D H Hawks will oversee the ceremonies and an elaborate banquet will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
South Bend
D. H. Hawks
Birth Announcement for East Goshen Couple's Daughter
A daughter was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Milo Van Diepenbos of East Goshen and to Mr. and Mrs. Wm Charnley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo van Diepenbos
East Goshen
Wm. Charnley
Will Be Married This Thursday Evening
John Trieb and Miss Mary Schmidt to wed Thursday at 7 pm at the bride’s aunt’s home 431 South Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trieb
Mary Schmidt
South Fifth Street
Fell Down Cellar Injures Woman in North Main Incident
Mrs. David Gouker of North Main street fell down a cellar Saturday evening and bruised her right shoulder in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gouker
North Main Street
Gresso Viscol Oil Promises Shoe Softening and Waterproofing
An advertisement invites readers to contact Gresso for Viscol oil claimed to soften shoes and provide waterproofing. The copy emphasizes product benefits and directs inquiries to the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresso
Morgan's Comedians At The New Jefferson Next Week
Morgan's Comedians will headline at the New Jefferson theater for the coming week. Ten cents buys a seat in the 350 seat gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Jefferson
Four New County Officers Set to Take Duties Jan 1 1908
Four new county officers will assume duties January 1 1908 Auditor Batchelor Recorder Cline Commissioner Read and Prosecutor Burris. Batchelor succeeds Sweitzer Cline succeeds Vernon Rood succeeds Davis Burris succeeds Duff. Chief deputy Cook continues in auditor office with changes as Ellis retires Neidig to replace. Kronk deputy recorder remains under Cline. Burris deputies not named yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Batchelor
Warren
Cline
Wilson H. Rood
Lloyd &. Burris
Batchelor
Oliver Sweitzer
O. C. Vernon
Rood
Charles A. Davis
Burris
William H. Duff
Charles A. Cook
W. Clare Ellis
Edward Neidig
J. W. Kronk
Court House
Ligonier Library Building Damaged by Severe Weather
Severe weather caused partial collapse at the Carnegie library under construction in Ligonier. The incident dislodged the cornerstone and damaged the north, east, and west walls, with estimated contractor losses around 1500 dollars as onlookers expressed sorrow at the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier Library
Carnegie Library
Ligonier
Elkhart’s Bo Slear to lead Tecumseh team again
Bo Slear of Elkhart will attend the Southern Michigan league meeting in Lansing where he will again be given Tecumseh’s management. Slear is highlighted as a fine part of Elkhart’s baseball material. Bert Annis plans to field a strong Central league ball team for South Bend this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Slear
Elkhart
Southern Michigan League
Lansing
Tecumseh
Slear
Bert Annis
South Bend
Bristol Man Lewis Hampsher Dies in Bradford Pa
Mrs. Ben Knapp of Bristol learns her brother Lewis Hampsher has died at his Bradford Pennsylvania home. A son of Reuben Hampsher, he once ran a Bristol store, left thirty years ago, and grew prosperous in Pennsylvania. He was 60. Survived by wife formerly Miss Caldwell of Bristol, brother Frank of Bristol, sister Mrs Stephen son of Bradford, and cousin Mrs E M Albright of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Knapp
Bristol
Lewis Hampsher
Bradford
Hampsher
Reuben Hampsher
Pennsylvania
Knapp
Miss Caldwell
Frank
Stephenson
E. M. Albright
Local residents arrive and depart visiting across towns
A list of people from Chicago Detroit Milford and other areas visiting Elkhart and nearby towns. The notes mention Carl Latta, Hugh Haines, Mrs. Palmer and many others visiting relatives or on business, with several returning home from stops in Grand Rapids Mishawaka and Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. C. Hawks
Chicago
Carlisle Latta
Detroit
Hugh Haines
Election of W R C Officers Named
The following W R C officers were elected: President Mrs Barbara Wagner Sr Vice Pres Mrs Peter Wine brenner Jr Vice Pres Mrs Jacob Leedy Treasurer Mrs W H Holdeman Chaplain Mrs Wood Conductor Mrs Mary Himes Guide Mrs Samuel Self Delegates Mesdames Henry Hale and O V Williamson Alternates Mrs Samuel Taylor and Mrs John McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C
Barbara Wagner
Peter Winebrenner, Jr
Jacob Leedy
W. H. Holdeman
Wood
Mary Himes
Samuel Self
Henry Hale
O. V. Williamson
Samuel Taylor
John McClure
Chicago Millionaire Marshall L Brown Defended By Ingram
Marshall L Brown a Chicago commission merchant funded the lifestyle of chorus girls Vesta Fields and Jessie Bryan until they became kleptomaniacs and were jailed for shoplifting. Lawyer Joseph EB Ingram defends Brown who once summered at New Paris and signed George H Jackson’s bond to hide his involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingram
Chicago
Marshall L. Brown
Vesta Fields
Jessie Bryan
Merry Widow
Joseph EB. Ingram
New Paris
George H. Jackson
Fidler Family Moves to Goshen to Run Wear News Stand
Mr and Mrs A Fidler formerly Miss Blanche Wear plan to move from Topeka to Goshen and take charge of the Lincoln Avenue news stand of Wear Son in the flat above the store. H L Wear will relocate to his home on South Tenth Street and store ownership remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
A. Fidler
Blanche Wear
Topeka
Lincoln Avenue
Wear & Son
H. L. Wear
South Tenth Street
Kosciusko County Bond Issued in 1865 Relic Document
A five dollar bond issued by Kosciusko County commissioners in 1865 bears auditor W. B. Funk’s signature. The back prints the date September 15 1865 with a note regarding a stipend to soldiers families. The fragment is described as a relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Lehman
Kosciusko County
W. B. Funk
State Fairs Official Sees September State Fair Date
Charles Downing secretary of the State Board of Agriculture returns from the National Association of State Fairs and Expositions in Chicago and praises the September date set for the next state fair the second week in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Downing
State Board of Agriculture
National Association of State Fairs and Expositions
Chicago
Reward Offered for Japanese Snuff Case Information
A reward of $10 is offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons placing Japanese snuff in public places. Tips on locations where snuff is sold are also requested by S. C. Self, Marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Self
Marshal
Hawks Hardware Co Presents Broad Gift Suggestions
The Hawks Hardware Co offers a wide range of suitable gifts for all ages and genders. Shoppers can find practical and valued items suitable for men women boys and girls, ensuring an appropriate present from the store’s stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
I O O F appoints deputy grand masters in three counties
Deputy Grand Masters J. L. Harman of Elkhart is named for Elkhart County. C. R. Zimmerman is named for Kosciusko County and A. H. Bogue for LaGrange County, advancing lodge leadership in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Harman
Elkhart
C. R. Zimmerman
Kosciusko County
A. H. Bogue
Lagrange
To Marry Again Rev John L Brandt Weds in St Louis
The Rev John L Brandt formerly of Valparaiso will marry in St Louis. Brandt once delivered a commerce ment lecture here and has attracted considerable attention in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Brandt
Valparaiso
St. Louis
Brandt
Presbyterian Bazaar Reminds of Christmas Sale
Notice urges shoppers to visit the Presbyterian bazaar on Thursday and Friday December 12 and 13. It offers a fine line of plain and fancy articles suitable for Christmas presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Bazaar
Razor gifts for Hawks Hardware Co item
Give him a razor bone or sharp razor strap lather brush or shaving mug. The Hawks Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hawks Hardware Co
Explosion at White Pigeon destroys acetylene plant
A powerful explosion at the American Carbolite acetylene plant in White Pigeon Michigan wrecked the facility and damaged the White Pigeon Casket Co. factory and nearby homes. No injuries reported as the plant, used for street lighting and illumination, was unoccupied. The 18 by 30 foot concrete building was reduced to fragments. gas ignition from a clogged pipe likely caused the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Carbolite Company
White Pigeon
Mich
White Pigeon Casket Co
Shoup
Morgan Comedians Open at New Jefferson in Dixie Land
The Morgan Comedians opened their New Jefferson engagement with In Dixie Land, drawing a large attendance despite weather. Monroe Hopkins and Lola Axtell delivered standout specialties as the troupe delivered a lively southward story with strong audience laughs. Tonight the bill features An Orphan's Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
New Jefferson
Dixie Land
South
Monroe Hopkins
Lola Axtell
Real Estate Transfers in Goshen and Elkhart Areas
A series of 13 property transfers across Goshen Elkhart and Jackson township including Bowser to Driskel for a Goshen lot $75 and multiple transactions involving Elkhart Realty and Investment Co and Winona Interurban Railway Co with lots and land in Elkhart Goshen and Jackson township priced from $1 to $5,300. Names include Elizabeth Bowser John Fieldhouse Ernestine Tibbitts James Cline Otto Woomer Josephine Julliard Albert Kesler Anna Zollinger Cordelia Sudborough Sidney Swigart and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bowser
Andrey S. Driskel
Goshen
John VW. Fieldhouse
Elkhart
Ernestine Tibbitts
Minnie B. Doty
Joseph Heck
Elkhart Realty Imp. Co
Viola B. Longacher
Elk. Realty Imp. Co
Winona Int. By. Co
Jackson Tp
Albert R. Kesler
Cordelia Sudborough
Anna’ B. Zollinger
Newton Calbeck
Elk. Realty and Imp. Co
Sidney E. Swigart
Construction on the Murdock Line Slated to Resume Soon
Construction on the Murdock line between LaPorte and South Bend will resume shortly. Cars are expected to run between South Bend and New Carlisle by March 1 and between LaPorte and South Bend by June 1. Progress slowed by financial mood. relaxation may accelerate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
LaPorte
South Bend
New Carlisle
Term to End Ends Dancing Lessons With Christmas Dance
E. C. Sturgis will finish his term of dancing lessons next Friday evening and host a Christmas dance on Tuesday evening December 24 with Fischer and his world's fair orchestra. Chas. Fischer with his smile that won't come off will open a new box of fresh musical surprises for the Goshen people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Sturgis
Fischer
Chas. Fischer
Goshen
Presbyterian Bazaar Evening Living Pictures
A notice invites the public to view living pictures at the Presbyterian bazaar on Friday evening the 13th. Admission is 25 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
South Bend Hospital
Society News
Mortuary Record
Lloyd Dynes Case
Big Concern
Millwood
Cord
Brooks
Sporting News
G. W. Palmer
Wikhart
Anthony Deahl
Plymouth
George R. Ogden
Milford
Joe Ransberg
Leesburg
Noah Graybill
Hikhart
Elmer R. Stoll
Lorenzo Helman
Little Son
R. L. Rockwell
Warren Gardner
Agnes
Clarence Mease
Elmer McDowell
Park Philson
Harlan, V A
Daniel Poorbaugh
Maude Sullivan
Grand Rapids
Anna Sparklin
O. P. Myers
Cynthia Lords
Ham Miller
Edith Hufftle
Waterford
Laura McCumber
Decatur, Mich
Charles Holderman
Michael Minnich
Len Latta
Greensburg
Odd Fellows
W. H. Hardman
Warsaw
Ham Smith
Albert Hardman
Fred Schmidt
Jefferson Township
L. J. Yoder
Albany
Ore
Morgan Jackson
Ann Ferguson
L. J. Brooks
Poyser’s
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