Baxter case at Lusher Bros. resumes in circuit court
The Baxter personal injury suit against Elkhart's Lushers resumes in circuit court after an adjournment. Dr Hani testified the fall caused permanent injury and possible paralysis while defense argued alternative causes. The trial may stretch into tomorrow with more witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Lusher Bros
Elkhart
Lushers
Hani
Edward A. August
George McLaughlin
Circuit Court
August
Middlebury
McLaughlin
Nappanee
Barney Cline
J. F. Nusbaum Et al
Henry Clay Dodge
Deah & Deahl
Plans Set to Extend Ander son Marion Line to Goshen
The Silver Lake Record reports the Ander son Marion electric line will be extended to Goshen to connect with the Goshen South Bend line, running parallel to the C C C and St L from Anderson. Silver Lake is described as an important station on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake Record
Anderson-Marion
Goshen
Goshen-South Bend
Anderson
Silver Lake
Bartholomew in Critical Condition at Home
Moses Bartholomew lies critically ill in Middlebury township. Attending physician Dr. Anna G Kaufman says he cannot survive much longer. His son H. B. Bartholomew, a South Bend Times staff member, has been summoned to his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Bartholomew
Middlebury Township
Anna G. Kaufman
H. 8. K. Bartholomew
South Bend Times
Goshen Council to Vote on Franchising G N I Traction
City council meets in regular session tonight with the G N I Traction franchise seen as virtually assured amid weak opposition. Goshen lodges to attend guard ledge officers installation in South Bend via a special inter urban car. Elkhart detective Jim Krutz named deputy fish commissioner to curb poaching and target Wawasee area. Local residents complain horse owners turn Second street into a race course, likening it to Goshen's Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. & N. I. Traction Company
Goshen IT
No.4
K. 0
T. M
South Bend
Guard Ledge
Jim Krutz
Elkhart
Z. T. Sweeney
Jim
Wawasee
Second Street
Fifth Street
Goshen
Narrow ice rescue as Collins survives at the dam
Charles Collins of Thiele Bros. narrowly escaped drowning while crossing thin ice at the dam Saturday. He swam to a pole and was pulled to safety as workmen at the ice house freed the horse. The piece also notes potential railroad consolidations improving service on the Big Four line and a hoped-for Goshen depot if Vandorbilts operate the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiele Bros
Charles Collins
Mr. Collins
Big Four
New York Central
Lake Shore
Michigan
St. L
Benton Harbor
Elkhart
Goshen
Wabash
Marion
Anderson
Indianapolis
Vand
Orbilts
C.c. C
Aldermen Debate Twenty Five Year G and M Traction Franchise
City council debates the G and M Traction company franchise with opposition citing a preference for a time limit. Alderman Kohler pushes for twenty or twenty five year terms and a provision for lighting East Lincoln avenue from the Big Four station to the city limits. The Indianapolis Railway franchise is noted as unlimited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. &. M Traction Company
A.urmap Kohler
Lincoln Avenue
Big Four
Indiana Railway Company
G & NI
Savings Bank Movement Aims to Help Goshen Earners
A drive to establish a savings bank in Goshen argues the need is clear and benefits all. It would aid small savers who lack investment capital by offering 3 to 4 percent interest and safe deposits, encouraging wage earners and youth to save.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Stone hurled at train injures Toledo salesman in South Bend
Yesterday afternoon east bound Lake Shore No. 10 near South Bend had a stone hurled through a north side window of a day coach striking Howard Ewells on the head. A Bryan Ohio doctor aided him and Ewells returned home. Glass was shattered and company detectives seek the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
South Bend
Howard Ewells
Toledo
Bryan
Onio
Ewells
Local Farmer Grows Flock From 100 to 150 Hens
John L Puterbough of three miles south of Elkhart started the year with 100 Plymouth Rock hens and kept an income record. He sold 96 dollars worth of eggs and 27 dollars worth of poultry plus eggs used for family and setting, increasing his flock by 50 birds to 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L Puterbough
Elkhart
Plymouth Rock
Winona Assembly plans big Warsaw resort improvements
The Winona Assembly will spend about 20000 dollars next summer to rebuild the bath house and improve the grounds at their Warsaw resort. Indebtedness is paid, and post office officials deny any charges against a local mail carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Assembly
Warsaw
Bath House
Shermean Street
Finnelly
Buckles Opera House
Olivers Purchase Ground To Enlarge South Bend Hotel Frontage
The Olivers of South Bend have bought J. B. Arnold's Washington street property adjoining the New Oliver hotel for 30,000 dollars. The 20 foot frontage will allow a half block frontage and an addition is planned for next June. Discussions occurred through Hon. J. B. Stoll of the South Bend Times amid prior failed attempts to secure the Arnold ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivers
South Bend
J. B. Arnold
Washington Street
Oliver
J. B. Stoll
South Bend Times
Arnold
Pleasant Birthday Party Honors Uriah R Wiggins
Mr and Mrs John C Wiggins hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday gathering at 519 South Sixth Street for their daughter Uriah R celebrating her 11th year A five dollar gold piece from the year of her birth remained a notable gift Guests included G A Becknell and others with Master Leo Beer providing piano selections Refreshments followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wiggins
South Sixth Street
Uriah R
Leo Beer
G. A. Becknell
Haze. Weastehead
Frances L. Netter
Geraldine Holdread
Eva Nibart
Ina Whitehead
Lara Scott
Aiva Mehl
Claudia Wagner
Grace Griesemer
Harry Gotham
Robert Kelly
Roy Hill
Delta Kauffman
Minnie Fick
Ruth Kelly
Koilin Kelly
Charlie Wagner
Jennie Wagner
Lou Clessier
Blanch Barclay
Ray Repiogle
G. G. Becknell
E Cookingham
Goshen Man Reinvests Wages in Livestock Bargain
A Goshen man returning from work with four weeks’ earnings spent his money while drunk on a cow and two dozen turkeys. He brought the livestock home to surprise his wife and children. The entire outfit now offered at a bargain.
Real Estate Deal Transfers South Sixth Street Property
M Charnley buys the residence at 60S South Sixth street from Mrs Lane. Mrs Lane gains two lots on the North Side in the same deal. This afternoon Charnley sold the piety to William Parfitt creating three continuous frontages on South Sixth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Charnley
Dog hero saved after poisoning attack at local roost
George S. Kolb reports his prized bird dog was poisoned last Saturday. The dog entered the roost foaming and in agony. Fire Chief Snobarger administered antidotes and saved the animal though it remains stiff in the joints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Kolb
Snobarger
Jacob Baker at death's door after icy sidewalk fall
Jacob Baker, about sixty, lies near death at his Wabash home due to injuries from slipping on an icy sidewalk. William Bickel and Daniel Baker are named in connection with the family. A separate item notes George Cook seeking a locomotive fireman post with Lake Shore railway. Plymouth dispatch reports Kruger bidding for the state Democratic convention, with South Bend offering $1,000 to host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Baker
Daniel Baker
William Bickel
Wabash
Mr. Baker
George Cook
A.J. Irwin
Elkhart
Lake Shore Railway
Plymouth
Kruger
South Bend
Wreck at Terre Coupee prompts repairs and town plans
A freight collision on the L. 8 S. M. S. road at Terre Coupee disabled two engines a locomotive and a caboose. no serious injuries reported after crews halted in time. Elkhart real estate and Bucklen Opera House upgrades are discussed along with burglaries and fires in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre,Coupee
Rolling Prairie
Terre Coupee
Elkhart
Central Union raises residence phone rates to $1 per month
The Central Union Telephone Company confirms old residence contracts remain at 50 cents a month for current users, while new contracts rise to 1 dollar monthly or 12 dollars yearly. Company cites demand and capacity limits, with about 400 subscribers and plans for additional cable and switch equipment if cheap rates continued. The business rate stays at 2 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Company
H. W. Lilie
Local Exchange
Central Union Company
Pugilistic Fight at Fish Lake School House
A church social at Fish Lake school house erupted into a serious fight between Shoup and Prough. Shoup was knocked unconscious and carried home for medical aid. Officers will pursue prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish Lake
Shoup
Prough
Tommy Self Bauvly Hurt at Local Factory
Tommy Self, a well known figure in town, suffered serious injuries today at E. W. Walker & Co's factory. A heavy block of wood from a turning lathe struck him above the eye, risking brain concussion per Dr. B. F. Whitmer. He was treated and taken home on the North Side, with doctors fearing a slow recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Self
E. W. Walker & Co’s
B. F. Whitmer
Mr. Self
Dr. Whitmer
Self
Goshen Liquor Vendor Bound Over For Selling To Minors
Two affidavits filed before Justice Young charge Abraham Peck of Goshen Liquor Co with selling liquor to minors. On January 8 he allegedly sold a pint of beer to Minnie Gilbert 15 and Nora Nelson a year older. Peck posted bond for next Wednesday at 10 AM. The girls reportedly regularly bought pails of beer for their parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Young
Abraham Peck
Goshen Liquor Company
Minnie Gilbert
William Gilbert
Nora Nelson
Nelson
North Side
Gilbert
Peck
Bond
Gilbert and Nelson
Delegates Head to Plymouth Convention by Special Train
Delegates planning to attend the Plymouth convention travel by an interurban train leaving Vandalia tracks at 11 45 am and returning at 5 00 pm. Connections in South Bend via electric car lead to Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
South Bend
Goshen
Girl Hilbish falls ill with brain trouble at school
A young girl named Hilbish attending the local school fell suddenly ill today with a serious brain condition and was returned home in a similar state. The Fifth Avenue Methodist Church board voted to reappoint Rev. A H McKee for another year after a successful pastorate. Mrs John Hiller Jr celebrated her 32nd birthday with neighbors. Jacob B Cornell underwent throat surgery affecting his singing. Loyal Life Insurance paid $1000 to the widow of Harry Hutchinson. An orchestra departs for Florida on February 15 for its annual engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloney
Messick
North Fifth Street
Hastile
Justice Young
James P. White
Philadelphia
Goshen
Chicago
White
Hilbish
Fifth Avenue M. E Church
Hudson
A. H. McKee
Local notices list Goshen area movements and events
A long item lists residents traveling home from Bremen Huntington and South Bend, business trips to Indianapolis Garrett Warsaw and Chicago, visits from relatives, and local social events. It notes hospitalities, a crane of illness calls, and upcoming church suppers with menus and prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baxter Gase
Dennett
Wallace C. Amerine
Rebecca B Whittle
Amos JF. Bechtv
Amanda Holdeman
Harry All
Maggie Bullion
The
Dew
Opposse Perpetual
Peter R Truff
Hawks Furniture Co
Troff
Goshen Capital
John Fortier
Brown
Bucklen
Middle West
Carpenter
Warren Hill & Co
J.J. Baeder
W. J. Manchester
Charles A. White
Mr. Manchester
Sherman Street
Jacob H. Martin
Mr. Martin
Geo. BR. Harper
State Bank
C. V. Corns
Kansas
Kessler Bros
Elkhart Samaritan Lodges
Ind
Cooner
Lena Etta
Sacher Wilber
Decus Thomas
Tommy
John Hiller, Jr
Jacob B. Cornell
Jacob
Loyal Life Insurance Company
Harry Hutchinson
Florida
Levi Hoke
Bremen
Supt. Blizard
Lavina Eckert
Huntington
David Domer
Frank D. Foulks
Tenth Street
DeWitt C. Lash
Jonesboro
M. Moriarity
William A. Bell
Cincinnati
Mel Simmons
S. G. Wise
Illinois
Case Buggy Company
Sol Myers
Milford
J. 8
Asa Aker
B. G. Whitehead
I Ilinois
A. B. Foster
Clinton E. Foster
South Main Street
Marshalltown
Iowa
John W. Egbert
Lafontaine
Sanders & Egbert Company
Owen Cover
Garrett
Hawks Electric Light Company
H. A. Houser
A. P. Hawks
Coldwater
W. H. Hawks
M. A. Winnedge
F. E. C. Hawks
D& George Whippy
Ligonier
W. A. Whippy
Walter Iliss
Central Union Telephone Exchange
Albert Yates
Percival G. Turner
Wm. Fausch
Fort Wayne
Harry McIntyre
A. Fausch
C. W. Johnson
Ethel
Syracuse
OC. M. Beebe
J. H. Herring
Eau Claire
Mich
Dr. Herring
S. F. Spohn
Freeman Poyser
B. F. Hattle
Geo. Niedhamer
Pigeon Street
B. J. Jarrett
C. S. Fassett
Monte Vista
Col
C. N. Fassett
Colorado
East
E M. Herr
Gene Herr
Tribune
Central Christian Church
St. John’s Catholic Church
Christian Engle
South Third Street
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