Elkhart Falls Freight Jump Victim Suffers Foot Injury
Joseph Delecamp, a young married man, was injured at 2 30 yesterday on the Lake Shore freight at Wurster crossing. His left foot was crushed under a car wheel and several toes severed as he jumped from the passing train. He was taken to the Lake Shore surgeon Dr Ash for treatment. Hubert Lewis Hart, 22, fractured his right forearm while throwing a stone on the river. He was treated by a local physician. A 13 year old nephew of Huff fractured his left wrist after a fall from hay mow in Elkhar. Chas Simpson was struck by a motorcycle near the Jefferson building but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Delecamp
Hubert Lewis Hart
Hubert Lewis
Hex
Hik Hart
Wirst
Ied Huff
Elkhar
Prai‘ig
Imbine
Local Post Office Adopts Special Delivery Stamp Substitutes
Beginning today a new regulation allows using extra stamps of any denomination to indicate rush service in place of the special stamps. A 1 cent per thousand rise applies to stamped envelopes, not affecting smaller sales, with Franklin stamps on certain denominations and a George Washington head on others. Burial details note Mrs. Andrew Stapf, 96, Elkhart’s oldest resident, died. services in Elkhart and burial in Mishawaka. Plus notes on local fishing trip yielding 160 bass and bluegill, a lightning strike damaging a turbine at T. & Co. Interurban, and a pending sewer petition on North Side for North Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
George ‘Washington
Andréw Stapf
Elkhart County
Elkhart
M. Ries
Herman F. Stapf
Mishawaka
Gind
Ekihart
County Board of Education Holds Regular July Session
The county board of education met in regular July session this morning with four addresses on topics including purchase of funds with taxation, legal obligations of trustees, janitors for schools, and drainage laws of 1907. County Surveyor Cooper spoke in the afternoon and Supervisor Weaver addressed general matters. Dr. Becknell urged anti-toxine provisions where needed. Krumpetz receives license by unanimous vote. The Charles Smith case is on the docket with Skinner Wider and L A Bennett representing. Clyde Weaver case to be heard later today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Froara of Education
Cooper
Charles Smith
Skinner & Wider
L. A. Nennett
Clyde Weaver
Fire at Edwardsburg destroys business and residence
A blaze at 2 a.m. in Edwardsburg caused about 6000 in damages across Hunt drug store Bean grocery and the Herb building occupied by Freemeyer’s restaurant. The fire started in the restaurant from an unknown cause and damaged the Home Telephone Co. cable. Insurance coverage totals about 2500. Edwardsburg has no local fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt Drug
Bean
Freemyer's
Home Telephone Co
Edwardsburg
Mortuary Notices for Sallade Infant and Tipmore Woman
Sallade Laveta May Sallade Jr died at 15 days old and private funeral will be at 2 PM Tuesday from 206 Oak Ridge Avenue with interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Tipmore Lamar died at 20 from urenic poisoning in East Goshen. funeral Tuesday at 10 AM at her father Cornelius Hoogenboom’s home.
Gossard Corset Co Seeks 80000 Bonus to Move Plant
Report from Chicago says the Gossard Corset Co plan to move its Bellvidere Cr factory to Elkhart seeking an 80000 dollar bonus. Two Elkhart businessmen consulted officials in Chicago after initial 40000 dollar offer. company employs 500 people and pays 200000 dollars in wages annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gossard Corset Co
Bellvidere
Elkhart
Chicago
Gossard Company
Indiana Pythian Building Dedication Planned in Indianapolis
Arrangements near completion for the dedication of the Indiana Pythian Building at Massachusetts avenue and Pennsylvania street in Indianapolis. The event runs August 12 to 17 with Harry C. Wilson of Goshen supervising the construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Pythian
Massachusetts Avenue
Pennsylvania Street
Harry C. Wilson
Goshen
Kendallville Man Held After Long Prison Term
Fred Kuckuck of Kendallville has completed nearly two years in prison for the murder of Pony Zonkrr. Authorities indicate his body may be returned home to Wasial for burial once transportation is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kuckuck
Kendallville
Pony Zonkrr
Michigan City
Courts Close for Summer Recess in Indiana
The Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals shut down operations last week for the summer. No regular sessions until the first Tuesday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Supremhe and Appellate Courts
George Nusbaum 84 Suicides in Allen County
George Nusbaum aged 84 died by self inflicted gunshot in Allen County in an apparently planned act. The motive and cause remain unknown as investigators note no immediate clues. Local authorities released scant details pending autopsy results and family notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nusbaum
Allen County
Peru Line Work Starts in Warsaw With Winona Firm
Work has begun on the Peru line in Warsaw by the Winona company. Difficulties entering Warsaw have been settled and officials announce progress. Postal clerks from Kendallville plan a picnic at Rome City on July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Warsaw
Winona Company
the Railway
Postal Clerks’ Union of
Kendallville
Rome City
Sick List: Ort J. Bickel Confined with Rheumatism
Local item notes Ort J. Bickel, a North Main Street grocer, confined to home with rheumatism. Also mentions area merchants including Hawks Hardware Co and Dangier’s Tea & Coffee Shop offering cuts and sales on fireworks and fruit selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bickel
Main’ Street Grocer
the Hawks
Hardware Co
Governor and Elkhart ministers unite to push law
Correspondence shows Gov Hanly, Elkhart ministerial association, and police board applying pressure for law enforcement. A complaint by Rev M E Bachman prompted the governor to urge local action first, with councils to report back. A minister echoes willingness to consult local authorities next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Hanly
Ministerial Association
Board of Police Commissioners of
M. E. Bachman
Ministerial
Police Department
Winona Assembly Opens With Speakers Planned
The Winona Assembly opened yesterday with Rev R M Russell delivering services. Senator Beveridge canceled his address to go to Europe. Tomorrow John Temple Graves speaks at 2 PM. Rogers Goshen band arrived and will play daily all week. William Jennings Bryan slated for next Friday at 2 PM. a large crowd expected. Major musical events are scheduled for late July and August with Theodore Thomas Orchestra and Madam Ernestine Schumann-Heink dates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Winona
R. M. Russell
D. D
Pittsburg
Senator Beveridge
Europe
John Temple Graves
Rogers’ Goshen
William Jennings Bryan
Theodore Thomas
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Indiana National Guard holds camp at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Major General W J McKee orders a four day camp of instruction in small arm practice at Fort Benjamin Harrison starting Saturday July 13 and ending Tuesday July 16. This precedes the annual encampment at the same fort, to run July 17 through July 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McKee
Indiana National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
National Guard
Death of Homer Powell in South Bend
Homer Powell a 54 year old Black man was found dead in bed in South Bend. Officials say epilepsy likely caused the death as he had been in good health before retiring at his usual bedtime and no one noticed any warning until an attempt to wake him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Powell
South Bend
Express Service on Lake Shore Revenue Shift
The American Hixpress begins running on the Lake Shore lines west of Cleveland Ohio, taking over the United States company. East of Cleveland Hixpress has long held express rights on all New York Central lines, while United States starts service on the Winona interurban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
American Hixpress
Lake Shore Railway
Cleveland
United States Company
New York Central
Eleven-year-old girl saved from drowning in river rescue
In Elkhart on the St. Joe river Lucille Runyon, an 11 year old White Pigeon girl, nearly drowned as she sank three times in 32 feet of water. Her uncle S W Morse a Lake Shore conductor grabbed her by the hair and with help from a neighbor pulled her to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Runyon
St. Joe River
Elkhart
S. W. Morse
Lake Shore
Godfrey Paroled After Guilty Plea in Tallow Theft
Ned Godfrey arrested in Mishawaka weeks ago for stealing 120 pounds of tallow from Gilliam & Douglas in Warsaw. He pleaded guilty and was paroled by Judge Royse, allowed to go free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Ned Godfrey
Mishawaka
Gilliam & Douglas
Warsaw
Royse
Goshen Marriage Licenses Record
Frank S. Wilcox 43 of Goshen and Luel la Shroyer 35 of Goshen listed as marriage license. Glen Rentfrow 23 of Elkhart and Mary Anderson 23 of Elkhart listed as marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Wilcox
Goshen
Luella Shroyer
Glen Rentfrow
Elkhart
Mary Anderson
Every Lady Maccabee Invited To Lodge Meeting
Every Lady Maccabee is requested to be present tomorrow evening at the lodge meeting. Important work will be transacted. Mrs. O F Williamson, Lady Com, Winfield, has accepted a position at the OK barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
O.'K
Sunday baseball debut thrills Chicago Whitings crowd
The Tonawanda grounds hosted Chicago Whitings vs Goshen in a 6 to 5 nail biter. Wagner pitched for Goshen and Hutchinson delivered the decisive ninth inning, lifting Goshen from a 5 3 deficit. Betsz and Crawford contributed errors for the Grays as the crowd of nearly nine hundred witnessed a promotional Sunday opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonawanda Grounds
Goshen
Chicago Whitings
Wagner
Whitings
Crawford
Grays
Henderson
Betz
Bamberger
Ames
Roose
Hutchinson
Pratt
Hutch
Belvy” Method
Kalamazoo
Stutsman
Ligonier
Mrs Kate Wilson Dies at 69 in Hartford Michigan
Mrs Kate Wilson, once a Goshen resident known for restaurant work and managing the Julian House, died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Will Adams home in Hartford Michigan. She was 69 and survived by two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Wilson
Goshen
Will Adams
Hartford
Mich
Wilson
Julian House
Signs of Life for Indy Union Traction Plan
The Warsaw Union notes signs of life in the Indiana Union Traction project aiming to close the gap between Warsaw and Indianapolis. The paper suggests momentum toward extending the rail link and improving regional transit prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Warsaw Union
Indiana Union Traction Company
Indianapolis
City Council Regulates Tonight’s Regular Session
The council meets in regular session tonight with no items of special importance on the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common ‘Council
Lost 1907 G. Hy S. élass pin found reward
Short, garbled note requests return of a missing pin from 1907 linked to G. Hy S. élass. Offer of reward to the finder named Harry. Appears in a local shop ad for Tea and Coffee Shop Dan-Sler’s New Crop Teas Fresh Stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hy S. Élass
Harry
Dan- Sler’s
Trap set for Ritchie ends with arrest of two swindlers
In Indianapolis two well dressed men, Harry S. Morris and Albert J. Phillips, were arrested in the office of insurance man G. O. Bruce and held on handbook making and loitering charges. They allegedly sought $20 000 life policies and sold agents fictitious horses tickets. A race ticket tied to Edwin G. Ritchie was found in Phillips' pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Harry S. Morris
Albert J. Phillips
G. O. Bruce
United States
Indianapolis News
Phillips
Edwin G. Ritchie
Traction Terminal
Donald
Ritchie
Morris
Bruce
May Oust Platts Over United States Express Row
Minority stockholders push for higher dividends from 4 to 7 percent threatening to remove Thomas C. Platt and his sons from U S Express executive control. Kremer leads a silent defense as claims surface that the Platts run the firm to suit personal needs. First Goshen to Winona shipment by Hawks Furniture Co. departs at 1:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Express Co
United States Express Company
Thomas C. Platt
Edward C. Platt
F. H. Platt
Eugene G. Kremer
United States
Platts
U. S. Express
Goshen
Winona
Albion Blues to face Milford White Sox in Syracuse
Dr J W Morr of Albion predicts a spirited Albion Blues game in Syracuse against the Milford White Sox. He may overlook the Sox earlier blowout of Albion, suggesting a tougher contest next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morr
Albion
Albion Blues
Milford White Sox
Syracuse
Morr
Sox
Boys Brigade to Lead Troops at Winona Lake Camp
W C Johnson of Elkhart leads 350 Indiana Boys Brigade youths in uniform to the Winona camp. He requests a 500 foot long street for tents. Goshen will send 110, Elkhart 150, Huntington 100 with overland march likely. Nappanee Presbyterian Sunday school brigade will march 25 miles with its drum corps. The camp is billed as the summer’s great feature at Winona Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Johnson
Elkhart
Indiana Boys’ Brigade
Winona
Goshen
Huntington
Nappanee
Winona Lake
Goshen Man George W Reynolds Dies After Illness
George W Reynolds died in South Bend after a yearlong battle with diabetes that progressed to Bright's disease. Son of George W Reynolds Jr a railway contractor who built the Lake Shore Air Line from Goshen to Toledo. He spent years in the livery business and was well known in Goshen. Funeral held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
George W. Reynolds
Bright
George W. Reynolds, Jr
Goshen
Toledo
Winona Assembly Faces $5000 Per Year Loss on Railroad Tickets
The Winona Assembly suffers a serious setback as railroads forming the Central Passenger Association end the ten percent discount on tickets to Winona Lake. The change will cost about $5,000 annually in revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Young business men seek opportunity in Gary
In Gary, Indiana, many young businessmen across various branches of business are locating in the city seeking opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Elkhart Marriage Licenses Reported
Marriage licenses issued in Elkhart include James H. Crofoot and Alice B. Carcell, and Samuel M. Wonderly and Edna M. Doty. Records list Elkhart as the location for these entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
James HE. Crofoot
Alice
BE. Carcell
Quarantine Lifted at Frank Holy’s Elkhart Home
A smallpox quarantine at the home of Frank Holy in Elkhart has been raised. The Holy family had previously resided there, ending the local health measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holy
Elkhart
Goshen
Busy Goshen Social Round Mirrors Local Travel
A parade of visitors and travelers fills Goshen scene. Names include Chas Foulks from Toledo, Mrs Jennie Beeson near Cassopolis, Miss Catherine Merritt from Chicago, and many others visiting relatives or taking trips to Chicago, Detroit, Denver, Gary, and St Louis with several planning longer stays in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Foulks
Toledo
H. W. Ruton
Chicago
Jennie Beeson
Cassopolis
Mich
Jud Kreeger
Nappanee
Goshen
A. P. Gill
Kankakee
Iil
E. Bushong
Ligonier
Ed Everett
Stone Lake
Catherine Merritt
H. L. Davis
Jesse Dewey
Chauncey Dewey
Craig Clayton
Gary
Helen Teal
Kendallville
Henrietta Niswander
S. Sargent
Minnie Sargent
Earl Smith
Louisville
Harry Draggoo
Auburn
George W. Farrell
Elkhart Contention Over Saloon Licenses Heats Up
A July session of county commissioners in Elkhart drew a large crowd as liquor license hearings began for Third ward saloons. Krumpetz faced remonstrators citing a gambling-room conviction while supporters argued reform. License decisions were pending at noon amid a charged atmosphere with ministers, lawyers, saloon men, and police watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Third Ward
William Hite
John Krumpetz
Clyde Weaver
Charles Smith
Krumpetz
Arthur &. Darling
Saloon Keepers’ Protective Association
James H. State
Deahl & Deahl
Goshen Couple In Domestic Assault Case Back in Court
Ten year old Clarence Cazad testified that he preferred living with his father Charles Cazad amid a trial in South Bend where Charles faced an assault and battery charge filed by his wife Ethel Cazad. The Cazads had lived in Goshen years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cazad
South Bend
Charles Cazad
Ethel Cazad
Cazads
Goshen
Lake Shore Buys a Mill Pond Near Otis
Lake Shore has drained the Snyder mill pond west of Otis after purchasing it. The defunct dam along the railroad embankment and the flume gate under the track were long viewed as a menace. Officials say water rights negotiations concluded with the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Snyder
Otis
Laying New Steel Rails Across Indiana Michigan Line
Section men and an extra crew began laying new steel rails along the right of way north of North Manchester and Elkhart. The work will continue north to Benton Harbor and possibly as far south as Indianapolis per orders from Michigan division officials of the Big Four railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Division
Big Four Railroad
Manchester
Elkhart
Benton Harbor
Indianapolis
Merchants Urged to Oppose Parcels Post Plan
Want Co operation. Merchants have received letters from Marshall Field & Co. of Chicago asking the co operation of both the merchants and their customers in opposing the proposed law to establish a complete parcels post service as an adjunct to the post office department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
Heaviest on Record Soda Business Says Summer Peak
The report notes a historically heavy soda business for the season despite its late arrival. Industry observers attribute the surge to lingering hot weather and strong consumer demand across outlets.
Hatchs Nearly Finish Brick Paving on Purl Street
W. W. Hatch & Sons report the brick paving contract on Purl street is nearly completed with final sealing and cleanup underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Purl Street
Winona Man to Speak at South Bend Presbyterian Meeting
H. B. Dickey of Winona will speak at a meeting of the South Bend Boys at the Presbyterian church tonight. He plans to attend the Winona Boys city event. The note mentions Masury's paint and Hawks Hardware Cox in Goshen as nearby references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Dickey
Winona
South’ Bend
Winona Boys
Presbyterian Church
South ‘Bend
Goshen
Masury’s
The
Hawks ‘Hardware
Cox
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Mai
Chas, Simpson
Ninto
New
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Aotor
Oaphlo Vesey
Levator
Harris-Goriner Building
P.O
Ernestettsmansperger
Carl ‘Thornley S
Wawasee
T. & Co. Intervirpan ‘Company
North Side
Jaidon
North Seventh
City
Kendall
County Board
Mortuary Record
Dangier’s
N. G
Goshen Grays
Hartford, Mich
Lois Lehman
May Garvin
Detroit
George D. Hawks
Mildred Hoover
Denver
Conl
Lois Immell
Harry Vernon
Valparaiso University
Chas. Simpson
Millersburg
James Simpson
Clarence Briggs
T. A. Starr
D. M. Landis
Lancaster
Newel Bague
Stockton
N. Y
Fradenburg
Mabel Rhoades
Cornell, IL
Charles Gill
Irene Alford
William Miller
Cooke
Lois Preston
Lagrange
Charles Straub
Straub
Harry Gumbiner
Freeport
Ill
Anna Lyons
Harry Leaming
W. Fultz
Packerton
South Seventh Street
Clayton Farrell
Joliet
Porter Farrell
George Ertsinger
Warren Gardner
Kathleen Merritt
George Davis
Lake Gage
George Meyers
S. A. Williamson
W. D. Stuart
Fern Stuart
Wilson Borden
Dayton
Joseph H. Defrees
Francis B. Baker
New York
Jas. H. Lenhart
Somerset, C
N. T. Perry
Len Perry
Otis Winters
Western Union Telegraph Co
Thats City
Lloyd Vesey
Charlotte Carmien
Seattle
Wash
Aaron Hartzler
Berlin
Ont
Casper Hett
Hartzler
Canada
Chas. Smith—Weaver
Jai
Father
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