Adoption Petition at Elkhart Circuit Court Emerges
In Mishawaka and Elkhart areas the Orphans' Home case involves Hans and Ella Jensen seeking legal adoption of Mamie Henry born August 5 1905 whose mother is deceased and father Charles Henry of La Porte has handed the child to Mishawaka Orphans' Home. The case is appealed with other court actions and local officials plan a December session for county matters and contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner & Wider
Hans
Ella Jensen
Elkhart
Mamie Henry
Charles Henry
la Porte
Mishawaka
John S. Forrey
Wellington Hoffman
Circuit Court
Justice Brumbaugh
Darrow-Worden-Talbot
MISS IRENE FLOWERS DENIES MEETING LAURIE THROUGH AGENCY
Miss Irene Flowers says she did not meet Charles Austin Laurie of Vassar Michigan via a Chicago matrimonial agency. She says they met in Elkhart while she worked there and that friends arranged the connection. She admits intent to wed, notes a $2 loan, and that Laurie had a wife in Vassar, leading to the breakup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Austin Laurie
Chicago
Irene Flowers
Vassar
Mich
Elkhart
Laurie
Michigan
Sons of Veterans Aim to Double Members by March First
The Goshen chapter seeks to raise membership from about 50 to 106 by March 1, urging each of 50 current members to recruit one new member. Eligible men in Goshen and vicinity total around 200, with the aim backed by prominent city members and a sustained recruitment push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Goshen
Christians Debate Sabbath Desecration at WCT A Meeting
Society notes announce a W. C. T. A. meeting at Mrs. M. E. McCaskey’s home 603 North Fifth Street tomorrow at 2 30 pm. The program centers on the topic Are Christians Responsible for Sabbath Desecration with an invitation extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. McCaskey
North Fifth Street
Elkhart Fireman Declared Bankrupt in South Bend
Calvin O. White of Elkhart, a member of the fire department, was declared bankrupt by Referee Lambert in South Bend. His assets total 232 dollars while his liabilities amount to 374.24 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Calvin O. White
Lambert
South Bend
Ed Greene Feted Before Western Departure at White's
T. J. Chamberlain hosted a supper at White's restaurant in honor of Ed Greene who departs soon for the far west. The event, held last evening, was attended by guests with 20 covers served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Chamberlain
White’s
Ed Greene
Far West
Brick Pledges Federal Building Move for Goshen
Congressman Brick, a naval affairs committee member, advocates two new battleships this session while warning one may become obsolete yearly. He notes a Goshen Indiana building request if a naval bill prospects fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Brick
Committee On Naval Affairs
Congress
Goshen
Ind
Funeral for C A McDonald South Bend Times editor
Public funeral services for Charles Albert McDonald city editor of the South Bend Times will be held Sunday at 1 30 PM at First Methodist Church South Bend. Elks from northern Indiana and southern Michigan will attend with burial sermon by Rev Appleby. Family service at 3 30 PM at 724 Portage Ave. Burial private. Goshen Elks will depart 11 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Albert McDonald
South Bend Times
M. E
South Bend
Court House
Main and
Jefferson
McDonald
Portage Avenue
Goshen Elks
J. B. Sto
F. E. Hering
the Elks
Separation sought after wife’s elopement in Indiana law
Howard L. Haines may seek a divorce after his wife Lena Cranston left him and married another man in St. Joseph Michigan on September 10. Indiana law requires two years desertion before a decree, so a separate charge must be proved for an immediate bill. The incident underscores alleged fakery of Chicago matrimonial agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Haines
Lena Cranston
St. Joseph
Mich
Indiana
Chicago
Goshen Man Wins Multiple Prizes at Fort Wayne Poultry Show
Henry Krutz received five prizes in six White Cochin Bantams at the Fort Wayne poultry exhibition this week. He earned first and second on pallet, second and third on cockerel, and a third on hen, and plans to show at Michigan fairs within a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Krutz
Fort Wayne
Michigan
Injuries Reported At Two Local Plants
Earl Manahan lost the ends of three fingers of his right hand at the Go shen Brush and Novelty Co. Cephas Miller suffered a workplace accident at the Banta Mfg. Co. where a lumber pile fell on him. He was bruised with no broken bones and no internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Manahan
Goshen Brush and Novelty Co
Cephas Miller
Banta Mfg. Co
Long Newspaper Career of South Bend TimEs Editor
The late C. A. MacDonald of the South Bend Times was born in South Bend on September 15, 1859. Since 1888 he served on the Times continuously. In 1879 he taught school in South Bend. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon with many Goshen newspaper men and Elks in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. MacDonald
South Bend Times
South Bend
The
Times
Goshen
Men and Elks
Change in Address for Dreschs to New Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Dresch occupy their new home at 624 South Third Street moving from the corner of Monroe and Third streets. The notice records a change of address for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dresch
South Third Street
Monroe and
Third Streets
Sick List Notes Sudden Illness of Miss Caroline Thomas
Miss Caroline Thomas became suddenly seriously ill last night, with shopping note mentioning comb and brush sets at Rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Thomas
Northern Indiana Railway formed by merger of two lines
The South Bend LaPorte Michigan City Railway and the Indiana Railway Co merged to form the Northern Indiana Railway Co. Stockholders include Arthur Kennedy and Walter Lyon. The new system will operate Goshen to Michigan City and to St. Joseph by 1906 with through connections from Buffalo to Chicago in the future and Goshen to St. Joseph via South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railway Company
South, Bend, la Porte & Michigan City Railway Co
Indiana Railway Co
Northern Indiana Railway Company
South Bend, LaPorte & Michigan City Company
Indiana
South Bend, LaPorte & Michigan City
Arthur Kennedy
Mortimer P. Reed
William L. Taylor
W. W. Babcock
Pittsburg
J. McM. Smith
South Bend
Ind
J. B. McCance
Wilber L. Stonex
Goshen
Walter Lyon
LaPorte
Michigan City
South Bend & Southern Michigan Company
Berrien Springs
Mich
St. Joseph
Recorder Vernon
Buffalo
Chicago
Goshen-Elkhart
Niles
Winona Interurban Company
Rowl
Warsaw
Warsaw- Wabash
Indianapolis
Madison
Anderson
Wabash
Peru
Fort Wayne
Bucklea Valley
Lagrange
Elkhart
Middlebury
County Fair Observed at Presbyterian Church Exhibit
The Presbyterian ladies conducted a two day county fair in the church basement featuring a miniature floral hall, a fancy work booth led by Mary Bivins, rugs and quilts by Mrs. Harvey Hawks, utility goods by Mrs. S P Wilden, a tintype gallery run by Mrs. Sylvester Batchelor and Monroe Taggart, a pastry booth led by Emma Dewey, and an educational display by first year students. Horticulture led by Minnie Wilden and live stock by Fannie Storer drew visitors along with a restaurant by H H Gortner and other stands. Miss Ethel Blake presided over the organizing group. over $200 was raised yesterday. the fair ends tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bivins
Harvey Hawks
S. P. Wilden
Tintype
Sylvester Batchelor
Monroe Taggart
Emma Dewey
Minnie Wilden
Fannie Storer
H. H. Gortner
Alice Brownell
Beulah Kreider
Henry Stamers
Ethel Blake
Dark horse seeks GOP auditor nomination in Elkhart race
The field for the Republican nomination for auditor includes D. O. Bachelor of the Nap panee Advance W. C. Ellis, deputy under Auditor Sweitzer, with possible bids from Ellsworth Varns of Middlebury and Stephen Evans, Benton township trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Wakarusa Tribune
D. O. Bachelor
Nappanee
W. C. Ellis
Sweitzer
Ellsworth Varns
Middlebury
Stephen Evans
Benton Township
Railway officers re elected at Columbia City meeting
Engineers of the Huntington Columbia City and Northwestern Traction Company made slight changes along the line both south and north of Columbia City. At the railway company's meeting in Columbia City the old officers were re elected and other business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern Traction Co
Columbia City
Stolen Fur At Elk Hart Dance
Mrs. F. N. Dewey reported a valuable fur stolen during Prof. Sturgis' dance event in Elk Hart, while she attended the function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. N. Dewey
Prof
Sturgis
Elkhart
Economy ad offers pay-what-you-will poultry sale
An advertisement promotes flexible payment on poultry at Schrock and Merritt Market. Customers may buy goods now and settle the balance when delivered, with storage offered free until payment. Expertly dressed chickens are highlighted as the market’s offering.
SEEK TO FREE DAVIS IN IROQUOIS THEATRE CASE
Supplementary arguments on the motion to quash the indictment of Will J. Davis for manslaughter in the Iroquois theatre disaster were heard by Judge Kavanagh in Chicago. Attorney Levy Mayer argued that Davis bears no responsibility for the deaths since the city building ordinance did not hold owners liable for construction faults. The tragedy and Mrs. Jessie Bartlett Davis have weighed on him, aging him in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Davis
Elkhart
Kavanagh
Chicago Criminal Court
Levy Mayer
Davis
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Tower man at Miller's station seriously injured by train
A tower man at Miller's station was struck by a Lake Shore train as he walked to board it for Pine. The wheels mangled his right foot requiring amputation. He likely sustained internal injuries and was taken to Indiana Harbor. recovery appears doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller’s Station
Lake Shore
Pine
Indiana Harbor
Indiana National Bank Deposits Rise Sharp in 1905
Deposits in Indiana national banks climb to 87,508,404.73 dollars as of November 9 1905, up by 12,287,630.01 dollars. In Goshen local banks reportedly hold about 900,000 dollars in deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Banks of
Indiana
Goshen
Indiana Democrats Plan District Chair Elections Before Jan 8
The Democratic state central committee met at the Grand Hotel to set district conventions by January 8 and elect chairmen on Jackson Day. William H. O'Brien seeks re-election as state chairman with Michael Sweeney also a candidate. several incumbents may retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. O’brien
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Democratic State Central Committee
Jnc
A. M. Adair
James C. Fletcher
Knox
John W. Kern
John Adair
A. T. Livengood
John Faulkner
James Fletcher
Michael Sweeney
Dubois County
Dynamite Trap Mystery Grips Valparaiso
John A. Thompson, an eccentric Swede long resident of Valparaiso, vanished from his home after building a dynamite death trap. A mortgage holder has begun foreclosure, no relatives found, and the house was entered via a window to thwart the murder plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
Valparaiso
Niles to St Joseph Line Delayed Resumption Date
The South Bend and Southern Michigan Railway will operate its Niles Michigan to Berrien Springs Michigan cars starting Wednesday December 20 rather than Saturday December 16. The delay stems from missing material for the St. Joe river bridge, one of Indiana and Michigan’s longest interurban structures. The route offers scenic views and steep grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Co
South Bend & Southern Michigan Railway Company
Niles Mich
Berrien Springs
St. Joe River
Indiana
Michigan
Niles
St. Joseph
Goshen Daily Democrat Celebrates Ninth Year Milestone
The Goshen Daily Democrat marks its ninth year since 1897, buoyed by strong circulation and advertising patronage. The paper is recognized as one of Indiana's best, with favorable conditions and steady progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Daily Democrat
Indiana
Track Laying Begins On South Bend LaPorte Line
Track laying started yesterday on the proposed interurban line of the South Bend LaPorte Michigan City Railway between South Bend and LaPorte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend, LaPorte & Michigan City Railway Company
South Bend
LaPorte
Winona Interurban Sues for Electrical Equipment Contract
A telegram to The Democrat from New York City states the Winona Interurban company has placed the contract for its electrical equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
New York City
Winona Interurban Company
Dart Walker to Draw Here Amid Goshen Visit
Artist Dart Walker visits Goshen this winter to take on notable drawing work for eastern newspapers. He is staying due to his mother’s serious illness and his own health concerns, with his wife and children in Denmark for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Dart Walker
Walker
Denmark
Real estate abstracts of title for George R Harper
Abstracts of title and related mortgage documents concerning George R Harper. Includes property descriptions, chain of title, and encumbrances tied to real estate transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Harper
Husband Robbed of $10 in Chicago Holiday Display Crowd
William Nymyer, on his honeymoon in Chicago, was robbed of $10 while mingling with a crowd viewing holiday shop window displays. The incident occurred during the festive display viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Nymyer
County Assessors to Meet in Indianapolis Assembly
The state board of tax commissioners plans a general conference with county assessors in Indianapolis at the start of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indianapolis
Young man leaves South Bend for unknown westward journey
Fred Conrad, a beginner bookkeeper from Jackson township, disappeared after writing a farewell letter from New Carlisle. He had recently strained finances and asked his father to cover debts of about 10 to 15 dollars. His father, Jno Conrad, rushed to South Bend to try to locate him and bring him home with help from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Conrad
Jno
Conrad
Jackson Township
South Bend
New Carlisle
Chicago
Buchanan
Mich
The
Democrat
Baptist Church Fair Showcases Local Industry Donations
The Baptist church fair in the March building features articles donated by Goshen firms such as Sanders & Egbert Co. and Goshen Veneer Works. Displays from over two dozen manufacturers, refreshments offered, and the event earns praise from church members and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
March
Goshen Business
Sanders & Egbert Co
Lewis-Neville Co
Jacob Hattle
Art Novelty Co
Goshen Veneer Works
Specialty Case Co
Hawks Furniture Co
XL Mfg. Co
Goshen Novelty & Brush Co
Goshen Churn & Ladder Co
Kelly Foundry Co
Boyer M
Elkhart Hears New Factory and Wreck News
The Chicago Steel Sanitary Folding Bed company plans a Elkhart plant with 40 to 150 workers and a 3900 stock bonus. Vera Spohn and Bessie Bickel survived a Pennsylvania Railroad wreck near Baltimore while attending Maryland College. Eugene Evans, despondent over love, was jailed after a drunken assault on an unrelated man. Otto Geng of Kalamazoo, found nearly frozen at 3 30 am, carried 140 dollars and asked to be sent to Otsego Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Steel Sanitary Folding Bed Company of
Chicago
Elkhart
Vera Spohn
Bessie Bickel
Maryland College
Baltimore
Eugene Evans
Evans
Otto Geng
Kalamazoo
Mich
Otsego, Mich
Man Shoots Self After Domestic Dispute in Winamac
James J. Bodwell of Winamac ended a quarrel with his wife by shooting himself with a .31 caliber revolver on the porch. He left a note blaming Mary for forcing him into the building business and failing to help him now. Neighbors reported hearing shots after he and his wife argued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Bodwell
Winamac
Mary
Cold Weather Record From Last Winter
A report notes temperatures last year reached six degrees below zero and four below on different days while this winter has not yet seen zero degrees, indicating unusually mild conditions to date.
Brethren Church Pastry Sale Next Saturday at Riley's
The ladies of the Brethren church will hold a pastry sale at Riley's store next Saturday starting at 10 30 a m. They will offer bread cake doughnuts cookies baked beans salads and other items. Proceeds support church activities and local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Brethren Church
Riley’s
Swede Hermit’s Unclaimed Estate Valued at 1300
Telegrams from LaPorte report a Swede hermit left a large estate unclaimed. The value is fixed at 1300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
We Sell Genuine 1847 Rogers Bros Silverware
The Economy offers authentic 1847 Rogers Bros flatware sets for sale. Traditional patterns, durable silverplate, and classic serving pieces are available at budget prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Bros
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Perry Davis
Thomas Self
Isaac M. Carpenter
Ella Davis
George William Twiford
Bertie May Berry
Jesse M. Loucks
Wakarusa
Bessie Lechlitner
William John Seifert, Jr
Anna Elizabeth Bellm
Murphysboro
Ill
Miss Irene Flowers
White's
C. A. M'Donald
Elks
Goshen Birds
Southern Outlet
the County Fair
Presbyterian Church
Elkhart’s
Dark Horse
Schrock and Merrit Market
Congressional Committee
J. G. Fletcher
South Bend Tribune
Elks Lodge
Baptist Church Fair
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