Wedding of H Harry Myers and Jolie Cohan in Goshen
A pretty wedding occurred at the bride’s parents home with Miss Jolie Cohan and H Harry Myers uniting in marriage. Ceremony conducted by Dr Louis Grosman with Mendelssohn wedding march. Guests from Goshen and Chicago attended, supper served, and couple departed for their honeymoon over the Big Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cohn
East Jackson Street
Diss Juna Cohn
H. Harry Myers
Goshen
Louis Grosman
Chicago
Squire Moreland
Mendelsohn
Gus Priciele
Harry Frank
Kaatz
Gusaen
Mrr
Samuel Myers
Cobo
Seymour Cohn
Miss Cohn
Aongr
Florence Heiz
Logansport
Robt. Myers
Gusnen
Mrs Dyers
Robbers Try to Break In at Holdeman Home
At 11 o'clock last night three men attempted to enter W. H. Holdeman’s house at 4 South Third Street by forcing the dining room window. Miss Erie Daily, still awake, raised the alarm. Snow tracks in the yard indicated three intruders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Holdeman
South Third Street
End of Quail and Squirrel Season Noted
The open season for quails and squirrels ends next Sunday December 31. After this date hunting these game birds is punishable by fine and imprisonment. The season brought much enjoyment to sportsmen amid abundant game. A North Western University Quartette will perform at the First ME church, delivering a highly endorsed program. Dressed ducks available at Simmons’.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern University
Hanging Lamp Fire Damages Home on South Sixth Street
A falling hanging lamp at Robert F. Miller's residence on South Sixth Street caused a fire about 6 PM. The lamp broke through carpet and damaged a soda table and overcoat, but Miller smothered the blaze. Insurance covers about 30 to 40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crick
Robert F. Miller
South Sixth Street
Miller
Combine in Indiana Stationery Trade Rumors Emergence
Indications point to a combine among large stationery firms in Indiana to control supply counties. Belief exists that an agreement sets statewide prices for stationery, driven by recently higher prices from big firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Smbine
City Plat Book Moves Forward as Old Records Are Gathered
City Engineer Cooper works to compile a comprehensive plat book, including records from former engineers Swinehart and Lowell. An abandonment case against Wiltfrong may settle next Wednesday after property interests are divided, with Mummert and Jay representing Wiltfrong. Freight traffic on the L.3 & 4.5 line remains at historic high levels with heavy daily double header freights and shipments across the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Swinebart
Lowell
Swinehart
Cook
Wiltfrong
Vna
S. Young
Mummert & Jay
Samaritan Ball at Mac Naughton Draws Large Crowd
The Samaritan ball held at Mac Naughton last evening was well attended and a complete success. An enlarged orchestra provided excellent music and the dancers enjoyed themselves until a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacNaughton Ball
Window smashed at Daniel Cripe's saloon by strong wind
A powerful morning gust shattered a large plate window and a transom light at Daniel Cripe's saloon on West Lincoln avenue. Contractor Isbell repaired the damage as the old year ends and the new year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cripe
West
Lincoln Avenue
Isbell
Needy Goshen Neighbors Rally For New Year Dinner
Quail hunt charity drive ends with meat, flour, groceries donated for the needy. Trustee Hess and a committee distribute the harvest, aided by Frank Kelly B J Deathl and George W Rich. Clothing and second hand items welcome to warm families, with WRUEPSeeT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Nimrods
Hess
Frank Kelly
B. JF. Deathl
George W. Rich
Charles E. Rogers
Wm. Partitt
Court Notices and Civil Suits at the County Court
Willis C Nusbaum sues Indiana Railway Co for 70 dollars over a fire damaged fence contract between Goshen and Elkhart with attorney fees. Patrick E Laney sues Jonas J Burns on a note for 1200 dollars lost note dispute. Middlebury voters remonstrate against Edward A August liquor license, with contest to be argued in court. William Schryer sought in Cass County Michigan for sheep stealing. he remains jailed awaiting transfer. County commissioners discuss bills, finances, and new year adjustments. Maloney finishes a 740 dollar closet contract. Marriage licenses issued to Roy Stewart with Clara Elis and Charles Devault with Ella Juday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis C. Nusbaum
L. W. Vail
Indiana Railway Company
Goshen
Elkhart
Middlebury
Edward A August
August
Commissioners’ Court
William Schryer
Cass County
Mich
Schryer
Jacob Caiger
William Milner
Jefferson Township
Michigan
Charles Walley
William Whetten
Major Cobb
New York State
Charles H. Maloney
Mr. Maloney
Prison census notes fifty six inmates in Indianapolis facility
The annual report of the superintendent of the women's prison at Indianapolis filed with the governor Tuesday shows fifty six women in the prison. Eight are serving life sentences. Thirty seven prisoners were received during the last year and two will stay for life unless pardoned. The girls' industrial school shows a per capita cost of 2163.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Prison
Indianapolis
New Year Open House Custom Dismissed in Goshen
The old custom of open house on New Year’s day is largely abandoned in Goshen. Few residents expect callers next Monday. The sole society event is a dance at McNaughton Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaughton Hall
Coroner Arrives To Hold Inquest In Goshen Milling Accident
Coroner Eisenheiss from Elkhart arrives to conduct an inquest into the death of W. H. Haines from injuries at the Goshen Milling Company's pilot. The South Bend Times mocks a report that Indiana Railway offices will relocate to Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenheiss
Elkhart
W. H. Haines
Goshen Milling Company
The
South Bend Times
Indiana Railway Company
Goshen
Kendallville onion yield tops 35,000 bushels and Mishawaka injury update
The Kendallville onion garden yields 1,200 bushels on some acres and 800 on others, totaling an expected 35,000 bushels despite low prices. Bernard Hoerstmann of Mishawaka recovers slowly from store collapse injuries with a plaster cast to prevent disfigurement. The Logansport Pharos urges saving weekly and prudent investing as the new year begins. Louis Godfrey of Fort Wayne, a grand nephew of Gabriel Godfrey, is robbed of 35 dollars in Chicago, and the Indian chief’s legacy is noted amid mourning over tribal decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Bernard Hoerstmann
Mishawaka
Hoerstmann
Logansport
Godfrey
Red Buck
Indiana
Gabe
Elkhart Bar Association Hosts Banquet At Hascal
The Elkhart County Bar Association met in the court chamber with about forty members present. New members Otto Deal A North Warren Berkey and L A Dennett were admitted. Officers elected include Charles W. Miller president and W H Charnley treasurer. The afternoon featured speeches by Turner Davis and Drake, followed by a banquet at Hotel Hascal tonight with members of the press and guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Bar Association
Court Chamber
P.L. Turner
Otto Deal
A. ©. North
Warren Berkey
L. A. Dennett
Charles W. Miller
Ruel M. Johnson
L A. Dennett
W. H. Charnley
James S Dodge
W. A. Woods
John H. Baker
Mr. Miller
Miller
P. L. Turner
Turner
W. J. Davis
Zenas
Davis
James
Drake
Baker
Bar Association
Hotel Hascal
Indiana Poor Asylum Inmate Census Totals 3133
The state board of charities reports 3133 county poor asylums inmates as of Oct 31, with 2012 men and 1121 women. Marion leads with 240 inmates, followed by Allen 110 Vanderburgh 105 Vigo 87 St Joseph and Tippecanoe 76 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities
Indiana
Marion County
Allen
Vanderburg
Vigo
St. Joseph and
Tippecanoe
Ohio
Starke
Crawford
Newton
Fat muskrat found by Ira Widner in cellar
Ira Widner trapped a large muskrat in his cellar. He notes the animal was very fat after feeding on a mammoth pumpkin and a head of cabbage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Widner
Mr. Widner
Goshen Mandolin Orchestra To Play At Bar Association Banquet
The Goshen mandolin orchestra has been engaged to furnish music at the Bar Association banquet tonight. A fine program has been arranged and the organization augmented for the occasion. On New Year’s Day 1,000 veteran employees of the Pennsylvania railroad will be retired on pensions. The managers of the road believe this will be right and will pay its way in increased zeal and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Mandolin Orchestra
Bar Association
Pennsylvania Railroad
the Road
Happenings at Elkhart News and Notes
News and notes from Elkhart report the marriage of George Till of Auburn to Miss Clara Helfreich at the bride’s home, with plans to reside in Auburn after New Year. Also noted are the death of Nettie Davidson, a warrant for a seduction case, a boxing and wrestling event, a Mishawaka visitor’s drunken arrest, a failed silk thief chase, Montana Charley’s continued presence, and a book sale by the Westerner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Till
Auburn
Clara, Helfreich
William Helfreich
Elkhart
C. H. Brown
Till
Justice Brumbaugh
Hoffman Hall
Local wood prices listed by Hype and Brooks
The notice lists cord prices for dry oak and elm mixes at 1.25, dry walnut 1.25, dry fine oak 1.35, 18 inch dry heavy oak from Snipshewana at 1.50, 12 inch partly dry poplar elm or basswood 0.75, and 12 inch partly dry hickory 1.25. Order of Hype and Brooks. Both Phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hype & Brooks
Property Transfers in Indiana from Nappanee to Cleveland
George Culper transfers a lot in Nappanee to A Bartholomew for 175 dollars. Isaac Wagner conveys land in Union to Isaiah Kreider for 1500 dollars. John Manning's heirs sell 105 acres in Cleveland and Osolo to Alwina Compton for 1435 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Culper
A Bartholomew
Nappanee
Isaac Wagner
Isaiah Kreider
Union
John Manning
Alwina Compton
Cleveland
Osolo
Inquest Followed Madlem Death. Local Notices and Ads
Coroner Eisenbeins of Elkhart held an inquest in the Madlem death by own action case. verdict not filed. Howell Post 906 officers to be installed next week. War supper planned. A Wabash County sheep owner uses barbed wire collars to deter dogs. Northwestern University Quartette features at First M E Church on Jan 2. Benton Harbor and St Joseph excursionists dine on train returning from South Bend. Elkhart manners noted. City council urged to fix slippery iron plates. several injuries reported. Parfitts offers continued cut rates until New Year’s Day. Photo negatives deadline Dec 30 for Christmas pictures. Snowstorm intensifies as a north west blizzard. Goshen poultry show opens Jan 4 in the March building. William H. Haines funeral likely next Monday. Skating popular among youths. Bananas 10c per dozen at Hulwicks. dressed poultry and lamb available at local shops.
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Beulah Alford
W H Meller
J. A. Snapo
Miss Alford
Sie
J A Snapo
Snapp
Arthur(s) Hofarger
Hal CC
Peters
Sampany
Osceola
Creioc
Lauct
Levi J Himebaugi
Rikhart
Aoe
Hidbicaa
Tinibsesnar
Trans
Humetaugh
Consurd Tosisit
Iosehauyn
Sedmouns
Elkhart County Lode
Harvey Wasser
W.G
Henry Williamson
Troyer
Treas
C Wo Merrill
Finis
Ewhart
Gore South
Game Law
Simmons
Hangluz
FF. Muilier
Laborte Argus
Giasa
Dava's
Hoffman & Brookmyer
Niles
Patrick E. Laney
Jonas J. Burns
Burns
Hubbell
Wailey
Berkey
Jacob Weigel
Guardian
R M. Johnson
Michael Delo
Ekhart
Delo
Dennett
Roy Stewart
Clara May Elis
Charles Devault
Ella Juday
the Woman's Prison
BAR Association Meets
Hascall
Andiana
Nettie Davidson
W. H. Davidson
Whiteman
South Bend
Valparaiso
Montana
Charley
Eisenbeins
Madlem
G. A. BR
Howell
A. R
Wabash County
Northwestern University Quartette
M. E. Church
Benton Harbor
St.Joseph
Wx. Paxritt
William H. Haines
Hulwick
Daub’s
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