Trolley Line Growth Promised by Dietrich-Murdock Pact
The Dietrich-Murdock syndicate will transfer Northern Indiana Railway properties to form the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana line. Plans cover Goshen Elkhart Mishawaka South Bend and Michigan City with 28 miles to be built to Mishigan City and 35 miles to Chicago, with completion expected in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Company
Chicago, South Bend and Northern Indiana Company
Dietrich-Murdock Syndicate
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Company
Goshen Elkhart
Mishawaka
South Bend
New Carlisle
LaPorte
Michigan City
Chesterton
Valparaiso
Crown Point
Whiting
Hammond
Lagrange
Angola
Auburn
Fort Wayne
Columbia City
Huntington
Wabash
Peru
Warsaw
Albion
Plymouth
Knox
Rochester
Winamac
Logansport
Samuel Murdock
Janist
Chicago
Murdock
Northern Indiana Co
Goshen
Elkhart
Goshen City
Bucklen
St. Joseph Valley
H. E. Bucklen
Patent Medicine Mannufacturer
Angola-Auburn
Toledo & Western
Indiana Roads
South Bend Times
Winona Connections
Winona
Indianapolis
Northern Traction
New Company
Rivar Line Ison
Hanna
Chicago Lake Shore
South Bend Ry. Co
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Dietrich-Murdock
South’ Bend
Kensington
Gary
Private bankers urge changes to Ganiard bill
Private bankers told joint House and Senate committees on Banks and Trusts that the Ganiard bill is too drastic. They urged modifications to regulate private banking while placing private banks on equal footing with state banks and ensuring protection for the state and depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Bontrager Woman Dies of Pneumonia at 30
Mrs. Joseph F. Bontrager died Friday at her home four miles east of Middlebury from pneumonia. She aged 30 and leaves a husband and three young children. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Sunday at 10 a.m. and burial followed in Yoder cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bontrager
Joseph F. Bontrager
Middlebury
Yoder
Sick List Notes Local Ailments and Recoveries
John Arehart shows improvement after a several day lay up due to a crippled knee. William Bowser of West Monroe street and Mrs Ira Rowell of Jefferson township are ill with grip. Mrs Cordelia Lorton of North Eighth street has pneumonia. Mrs P Slattery ill with lumba go. Miss Aletha Bowser improving. Charles Freyberg critically ill with erysipelas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Arehart
William Bowser
West Monroe Street
Ira Rowell
Jefferson Township
Cordelia Lorton
North Eighth Street
P. Slattery
Pansies Bloom After Warm Weather in January
Mrs. B McKinley of South Sixth Street harvested a full blown pansy from her garden the day before a cold spell began. Many buds were ready to bloom from the unusually warm weather earlier this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. McKinley
South Sixth Street
Swartzlander sells residence at 207 Wilkinson Street
Margaret Swartzlander and Cenia Swartzlander sold their residence at 207 Wilkinson Street to Harvey Strine of Hartford City. The consideration was $1,560.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stauffer
Margaret
Cenia
Elkhart Politician Jack Cummins Dies at 63
Elkhart resident J W Cummins known as Jack Cummins died at 63 from apoplexy while near the Elkhart round house. A Lake Shore locomotive engineer for decades he served as assistant road foreman of engineers and was active in Republican politics in Concord township and the Fourth ward. He belonged to G A R B O L E and Knights of Pythias. Funeral Thursday will be held under G A R auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Round House
J. W. Cummins
Jack Cummins
Lake Shore
Elkhart Round House
Cummins
Concord Township
L. EB
Knights of Pythias
Goshen
Elkhart Farmers Institute Sets Feb 11 and 12 program
The last winter farmers institute in the county will be held at the Elkhart institute building on Prairie street February 11 and 12. State speaker Hon. C. B. Benjamin will headline with local speakers including John Scrannage and J. F. Hauenstein. Sessions cover root crops leguminous crops dairying and corn with talks papers and discussions. no night session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Elkhart Institute
Prairie Street
Elkhart
C. B. Benjamin
Lake County
John Scrannage
Peter Huffman
J. F. Hauenstein
Ben Stone
Howard Stark
Nat Newell
Burt Stutsman
James Dunmoyer
John Ummell
D. Smith
Seth Manning
C. F. Kinney
Lake Shore Wreck Delays Chicago Train at Osceola
An air hose burst on Lake Shore freight train No. 52 at Osceola last night, sending a box car across both tracks and delaying the Chicago to Elkheart newspaper train by over an hour. No serious damage was reported. papers reached Goshen after moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Osceola
No. 52
Chicago
Elkhart
Goshen
Moon
Traction Lines Opposed by Indiana Legislature
The Indiana legislature faces a challenge as proposals would extend the state railroad commission’s authority over electric roads. Traction interests vow opposition, signaling a major clash this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Railroad Commission
Injunction Relaxed for Crossing at New Carlisle
Judge Funk at South Bend granted a modification of the restraining order against the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend railroad allowing the crossing at New Carlisle. The Indiana Railway company tracks at New Carlisle were preserved from interference pending the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Railroad Company
Indiana Railway Company
New Carlisle
Funk
South Bend
Compromise in Fight Over Right of Way South of Lake Shore
The Toledo and Chicago and Toledo and Indiana electric railways clash in DeKalb circuit court to decide which company has the right of way south of the Lake Shore railway between Waterloo and Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo & Chicago
Toledo and
Indiana Electric Railways
DeKalb
Lake Shore Railway
Waterloo
Butler
Coal Vein Strike Shocks LaPorte County Fans Excitement
The Miller farm east of Mill Creek in LaPorte county reports striking rich coal veins. Land values soar as experts inspect the site. Northern Indiana has not seen coal in pay quantities before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Farm
Mill Creek
LaPorte
Indiana
Warsaw Goshen Line Trailers Visited by Wi nona GM
General Manager Dickey of the Winoa interurban company, with Charles Sigler, left Warsaw for Cleveland for inspecting a number of trailers for coaches on the Warsaw Goshen line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw-Goshen
Dickey
Winona Interurban Company
Charles Sigler
Warsaw
Cleveland, QC
Superior Court Bill Faces Indiana Governor’s Veto Hope
Indianapolis special report details A Superior Court bill presented to Gov. Hanly with three days to act. Opponents argue unconstitutionality in 20 places while supporters claim court overload justifies the measure. Delegates at Claypool advocate veto opposition. governor’s position remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
E. E. Mummert
J. B. Gattshall
TE. A. Dausman
F. EL. C. Hawks
Lou W. Vail
Goshen
Mr. Coppes
Nappanee
Gattshall
Perry L. Turner
Wm. B. Hile
HE. A. Baker
South Bend
Messrs. Turner
Hile
Baker
Elkhart Circuit Court
Elkhart
F. E. C. Hawks
Eli M. Albright
E. D. Salisbury
B. G. Schaefer
BE. E. Mummert
E. A. Dausman
J. A. Beane
Charles A. Davis
Joe H. Lesh
Indianapolis
Starr
Elkhart Man Files Bankruptcy Amid Local Financial Woes
George E. Stewart a laborer of Elkhart has filed for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 425.25 and assets of 89. This adds to Elkhart’s long list of bank ruptcies in a town that has far more failures than other cities of its size in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Stewart
Elkhart
Fort Wayne Real Estate Man John Forbings Dies at Friend's Home
John Forbings a well known Fort Wayne real estate man dropped dead while calling at a friend's home. He had suffered from asthma for some time, with the death attributed to heart complications rather than a direct cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Forbings
Fort Wayne
Revival Meetings At Methodist Church Draw Big Crowd
Evangelist Will Pugsley of Toronto Gan conducts the revival at the Methodist Church. The audience filled the auditorium as he preached plain practical sermons on laborers for the harvest and urged Christians to become co laborers. A spirit of earnestness prevailed and many requested prayer for themselves and others with meetings nightly this week except Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Will Pugsley
Toronto
Gan
Goshen
Favor Bingham Plan to Unseat St Joseph Senator
The campaign to unseat Senator EF Volney Bingham of St Joseph County moves forward as Thad Talcott's contest advances. Senate elections committee hearings proceed with testimony for and against seating Talcott, while observers note insufficient grounds to remove Bingham. The contest hinges on merits, with Republicans canvassed and a hearing spanning multiple days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
EF. Volney Bingham
St. Joseph County
Thad Talcott
Senate Committee
Senate Committee On Elections
Talcott
Bingham
Kentucky
Dredging Ban, Burial Bills Backed by Local Figures
In the legislature Rep Jesse E Echbach of Kosciusko county seeks another term after opposing a lake dredging ban. Local push to lure cement factories failed amid dredging fears. Mutual burial associations remain defeated by lawyers and prior insurance rulings. Elkhart’s fake schemes undercut public trust while Crystal theatres’ John H Ammons backs a Sunday theatre ban. Senator Beardsley is criticized for storytelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse E. Echbach
Kosciusko County
Mutual Burial Associations
Judiciary Committee
Mutual
C. W. Miller
Elkhart
John H.ammons
The
Crystal Theatres
Corbin on Carew Lays Praise on Goshen Actor
New York Times drama critic John Corbin lauds James Carew former Goshen actor for patient craft and sincerity. Corbin notes Carew’s rise from minor roles in Sweet Kitty Bellairs to Ellen Terry’s leading man and cites London recognition as evidence of future potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Goshen
John Corbin
James Carew
Ellen Terry
Mr. Carew
London
Clyde H Davis to Host Stay at Fairlawn Farm
Society notes say Clyde H Davis will host a stay at Fairlawn farm next Saturday night. He plans to marry Miss May Belle Jenkinson on February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde H. Davis
Fairlawn Farm
Mr. Davis
May Belle Jenkinson
Whisler and Others Fined for Disturbance in New Paris
Justice records show Whisler's Court KF Conrad and Dora Courer of New Paris jailed for intoxication. Marshal Self fined $11 after a disturbance outside Ida Miller's home on New Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisler’s Court
Conrad
Dora Courer
New Paris
Py Marshal Self
Ida Miller’ S Homie
New ‘Street
Route of Chicago to New York Motor Highway Through Goshen
Goshen lies on a proposed motor highway route extending from Chicago to New York. Dr. Gardiner Chapin and H. Sargeant Michaels, who visited last fall, are defending the project. The road would pass through Hammond La Porte South Bend Goshen Kendallville Toledo Cleveland Albany and pass into New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Chicago
New York
Gardiner Chapin
H. Sargeant Michaels
Hammond
la Porte
South Bend
Kendallville
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Albany
Dentist Dr. G Ford joins Dr. McGarvey in Plymouth
Dr G Ford, a Northwestern University graduate from Plymouth Indiana, has allied with Dr W W McGarvey. Reynolds now practices in the city and will operate with McGarvey at the local dental office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Ford
Reynolds
Plymouth
Ind
Northwestern University
Mc. Cook
Ww. R. McGarvey
Citizens hear both sides on water supply issue
Citizens met last night to hear both sides of the water supply question. No action will be taken regarding the contract until next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Goshen Farm Hosts Himebaugh and Guests Tonight
Messrs and Messrs Ira Himebaugh Welr Weaver Geo Howert and Ed MecCintic will be entertained at the John Himebaugh farm four miles west of Goshen tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Ira
Himebaugh
Welr’ Weaver
Geo. Howert
Ed MecCintic
John Himebaugh
Goshen
Lectures by Prof Richard Green Moulton to Open in Elkhart
The Twentieth Century Fifteen circle and Art Clubs of Elkhart announce a lecture series by Prof Richard Green Moulton of Chicago University at the Congregational church Elkhart from February 27 to April 3 on Wednesday evenings. Committees from both clubs organize the events with Goshen club women showing strong interest in Bible study and attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Richard Green Moulton
Chicago University
F. N. Dewey
Edna Grimes
C. W. Frink
Livy Chamberlain
George Briggs
W. ‘E.bowman
South Bend St Joseph Medical Society Holds Annual Meeting
The South Bend St Joseph Medical Society announces its annual meeting. Members gather in South Bend to discuss annual reports and upcoming medical initiatives for St Joseph County.
Local notables and residents cited in Goshen and South Bend notes
Clyde Davis and Miss Mazie appear in a social mention. Jenkin son travels to Chicago. F P Abbott returns to South Bend after visiting family. George Wolfe, bankrupt, resumes management of the Nickel Hotel in South Bend. B F Conlisk succeeds A J Chappell as Lake Shore Freight office cashier in Hikhart. Mrs W C Elliott of Goshen visits her sister Mrs R H Butler. Mrs Emily Fisher returns from Millersburg after visiting her son Geo L Beck and family. Doctors J A Snapp J A Cook and A C Yoder attend St Joseph County Medical Society in South Bend. Harry F Fink heads to Los Angeles from New York City. buying eastward goods. David Hartzler returns to Lima after Goshen visit for his mother’s illness. Misses Ida Freshour Grace Carr Mayme Maiden Dora Burns Alice Stutsman Lou Truex and Lillie Toms spend Sunday at Niles with Mrs Oliver Mishler. Doctors I J Becknell W C Vallette D L Miller and BE Ash attend St Joseph County Medical Society session in South Bend. Mrs J M Chillas and son Henry move to Syracuse N Y for winter. Miss Gertrude to stay with grandmother Mrs Henry Studebaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Davis
Mazie
Jenkinson
Chicago
F. P. Abbott
South Bend
George Wolfe
B. F. Conlisk
A. J. Chappell
Lake Shore
Hikhart
Warsaw
W. C. Blliott
Goshen
R. H. Butler
Emily Fisher
Millersburg
Geo. L. Beck
J. A. Snapp
J. A. Cook
A. C. Yoder
St. Joseph County Medical Society
Harry F. Fink
New York City
Los Angeles
Cal
Bon Marche
East
David Hartzler
Lima
Ida Freshour
Grace Carr
Mayme Maiden
Dora Burns
Alice Stutsman
Lou Truex
Lillie Toms
Niles
Mich
Oliver Mishler
Hlizabeth Messner
I. J. Becknell
C. Vallette
D. L. Miller
BE. BE. Ash
St. Joseph
Gertrude
Henry Studebaker
Logansport and South Bend Traction Line to Be Built
The Logansport and South Bend traction line is confirmed to be built with $300,000 financed by New York Trust Company and additional subscriptions. Construction will begin as soon as weather permits and eastern capital will be diverted immediately to start work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
South Bend
New York Trust Company
Eastern Capital
Bound Over to Grand Jury in Slaying Case
Wilbur M. Scott, held two weeks in St. Joseph county jail for preliminary exam in police court, was released after friends from South Bend Watch Co posted a $200 cash bond. He is bound over to the grand jury on a charge of manslaughter for allegedly neglecting his child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur M. Scott
St. Joseph County
South Bend Watch Co
Scott
Grand
Lehman and Webber to Wed Tomorrow Evening
Miss Chloe Lehman daughter of Mr and Mrs Gideon M Lehman of Middlebury township will marry George Webber of Iowa City tomorrow night at the bride’s parents home two miles east of Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chloe Lehman
Gideon M. Lehman
Middlebury Township
George ‘Webber
Iowa City
Middlebury
Master Gabriel to Entertain at Chicago Vaudeville Week
During the week of February 4 the Majestic in Chicago presents Master Gabriel with a jolly playlet and a strong company including many from the original Buster Brown cast. He has drawn both adults and children with delineations of R F Outcalt's popular cartoon character. Millwood 75 cents per cord, Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Chicago
Vaudeville
Gabriel
Hoy
Buster
Buster” Brown
Buster-Brown
R. F. OutCalt
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O. F. Bayliss
J. McM. Smith
United States
South Michigan Street
Clark
South Side
George M. Pullman
Palace Car Company
Boynton
Burns
W. W. Hatch
J. Burns
J. J. Burns
Messrs. Kennedy and Smith
Burns Park
Cosmo Works
Senator Ganiard
Mortuary Record
Aletha Bowser
Charles Freyberg
Institute AT Elkhart
Railroad Commission
Claypool
D. M. Bechtel
EB. B. Mummer
G. A. Ri
B. Gattshall, Joe H. Lesh, EB. A. Daus
Peth
Favor Bingham
Indianapolis News
Senator Beardsley
Corbin
CAREW
Powell
William Powell
Daisy Powell
Society News
Prof.Moulton
Medical Society
Millwood
Brooks
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