Mortgage Secures $1 500 000 for Indiana Electric Line
The Columbia City Post reports promoters pledged 1.5 million dollars for the Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City and Northwestern electric railway from Goshen to Syracuse and Lake Wawasee with possible reach to North Webster. Mortgaged through Central Trust Indianapolis, 1,600 bonds issued, 5 percent interest to 1936. work to begin immediately on Goshen to Syracuse segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley County
Columbia City Post
Indiaapolis
Huntington
Columbia City
Northwestern Electric
Goshen
Indianapolis
Syracuse
Columba Cty
Portland
Lake Wawasee
Central Trust Company of
Charles E. Merrifield
I. D. Wiest
Traction Company
Charles E. Coffin
Clarence E. Coffin
Trust Company
Settlement Reaches $5,000 Tender In Insurer Case
An order in the circuit court allows the receiver of American Mutual Life Insurance of Elkhart to settle with Osborne Colwell Co of New York City on a $5,000 tender. The New York Drug Co owed $78,000 but has few assets. previous $10,000 tender was unfounded. Osborne Colwell is said to be ruined, contrary to earlier finance reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Mutual
Osborne-Colwell Co
American Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Elkhart
Osborne-Colwell Company
New York City
New York Drug Company
Osborne- Colwell
County Re-advertises Bids For Groceries And Dry Goods
County commissioners vote to re advertise for bids on groceries and dry goods after rejecting all current bids. A controversy erupts between M A Cornell and Chicago Fair over groceries contract irregularities. The board adopts re advertising as the solution and continues approving bills today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Simon & Co
M. A. Cornell
Chicago
Cornell
Chargig
Probate Court Orders Sale in Florence Morgan Estate
Estate of Florence Morgan with Francis M. Peoples as administrator shows appraised realty at 1500 dollars and a 3000 dollar additional bond by National Surety Co. Sale ordered. At Justice Whisler's Court Leonard Kimer of Leesburg jailed for intoxication and released after arraignment. Marriage licenses issued to Benjamin Friemund and Daisy Reading from Elkheart. Anglin divorce granted to Rosa Anglin of Nappanee with custody to her two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Morgan
Francis M. Peoples
Admi
National Surety Co
Ebeneazer Bark
Elkhart
Anglin
Rosa Anglin
Nappanee
Emil Anglin
Barn to be torn down at Mrs Noble residence
The old barn behind the Mrs L H Noble home at 111 North Fifth Street will be razed by H B Hess. The structure has stood about fifty years and Noble stabled fine horses there. Mrs Noble plans a grass plot enclosed by a high board fence.
Long Lost Relatives Connect Bartolotti Family Ties
Mrs L Bartolotti formerly of California now in Denver Colorado arrived in Elkhart and found many cousins including Ludwigs tied to Elkhart County pioneer Henry C Ludwig who moved to Nebraska and California. A meeting with Will Stover of Elkhart, now Fort Collins Colorado, helped locate the kinship network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Stover
Elkhart
Fort Collins
Col
Farewell reception for Mrs. Swartzlander by Fifth Avenue church
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Fifth Avenue M. E. Church held a farewell reception for Mrs. Estella Swartzlander at S. L. Hamlin's home, with about 25 ladies attending. A handsome handbag was presented by Mrs. Magruder as a token of esteem before Mrs. Swartzlander departs for Cheyenne Wyoming to join her children Gilbert Swatlander and Nellie Sutliff, who had moved earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartzlander
Fifth Avenue M. E
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Estella Swartzlander
S. L. Hamlin
North Main Street
Magruder
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Gilbert Swatlander
Nellie Sutliff
Freight cars Jump From Track Near Gas Works
A Big Four freight train derailed after a car jumped a frog while crossing near the gas works. Several cars followed and blocked the tracks, delaying service for about an hour as crews realigned the cars.
Death of Winona Interurban Victim Charles Bloom
The Warsaw Times reports Charles Bloom, injured in the Winona interurban crash, suffered a fatal skull fracture with brain injury. He never regained consciousness and died peacefully, despite efforts to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bloom
The
Warsaw Times
Fourth of July Warning From Goshen Board of Health
The Goshen city board of health cautions residents about lockjaw danger from July Fourth accidents. Parents are warned not to let children play with toy pistols or fire crackers, urging careful supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Health
Goshen
Huckleberries Ripe As York Farmer Sells First Fruit
Joseph Neff of York township brought the season s first huckleberries to town marking an early start to fruit sales. He noted this is the earliest date he has ever marketed huckleberries, with last year s first sale on July 6th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Neff
York Township
Neff
Sick List From Local Hospital Notes
Mrs. Charles H. Crowell is dying at home 203 Mulberry Street. Officials report she may live only a short time. Mrs. Sarah Rhine remains in extremely critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Crowell
Middlebury Street
Sarah Rhine
Hon. B. F. Shively Seen In City En Route
Honorable B F Shively was in the city last night on a trek from Winona toward South Bend, adding to brief public appearances during a transit through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Shively
Winona
South Bend
Lawyer Harlan A. Stauffer Opens Office in Jefferson Block
Attorney Harlan A. Stauffer established a new office in the Jefferson Block, expanding legal services in the downtown district. He will handle civil matters, real estate disputes, and probate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan A. Stauffer
Jefferson Block
First Street Straight Council Begins Over Again
City council reconvenes with full attendance and short session. Key actions include sewer contracts, water mains extension, sidewalks taxed to property owners, and a new straight street plan across rail lines. Bids for sewer work set for July 16, and finances show a $6,609.95 balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
W. W
Hatch
South Main Street
Lafayette Place
Prairie Avenue
Kenwood Place
Water Works and Light
Menaugh
Rhodes
Irwin Opera House
Gotham
First Street
Lake Shore
Big Four
W. C. T. U. Mothers Meeting at Mrs Cunningham Home
The W. C. T. U. Mothers Meeting gathered at Mrs. O. W. Cunningham’s home with strong attendance. An article on how to secure obedience of children was read and discussed by many present. The hostess led the meeting and several American Motherhood magazines were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. Cc. T. U
O. W. Cunningham
Funds ordered paid into court in Kerstetter-Elkhart case
An order issued this morning requires the disputed funds in the Kerstetter-Elkhart National Bank back case to be paid into court. The action transfers custody of the funds to the court pending further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerstetter-Elkhart National
State bank front glass damage noted in report
A fragment from a local report mentions a large plate glass issue at the State Bank front, with details incomplete but indicating damage and potential impact on the building facade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank
Debaters Clash On Ship Subsidy In Winona Rally
In Winona a spirited joint debate between Champ Clark of Missouri and Gen. Charles Grosvenor of Ohio drew a fair audience. Shively of South Bend presided in Brick’s absence as Clark argued subsidies would boost American shipping while Grosvenor contended subsidies would strengthen U S. shipping industries.
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Champ Clark
Gov
Grosvenor
Missouri
Charles Grosvenor
Ohio
Winona
Brick
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Clark
United States
Republican Party
Wet Fourth of July Nets Rain Likely
Weather forecasters predict rain to accompany the holiday July Fourth as travelers head to Tonawanda park for the Bremen Nappanee Royal Tigers vs Goshen Grays game. Most residents plan trips to Wawasee and Winona while business shuts down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Bremen-Nappanee Royal Tigers
Goshen Grays
Tonawanda Park
Wawasee
Winona
Students to Net Legally at Winona Lake
The notice states students at the biological station will use nets only in waters under 25 feet deep at Winona Lake to study fish presence in deeper parts. The lake reaches 82 feet at its deepest, and the formal permit has arrived to ensure lawful netting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Winona
Must Serve 690 Days in South Bend Police Court
Edward Sheapard received the harshest sentence yet in the South Bend police court after pleading guilty to assault with intent to kill the complaint of Orville Wolverton. The judge fined $500 plus costs and imposed six months in jail totaling 690 days and bound him over to the circuit court under a $1,000 bond on an attempted murder charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sheapard
South Bend
Sheapard
Orville Wolverton
Wolverton
Sheppard
Indiana Court Edicts Thistle Control On Land
An appellate court ruling holds land owners can be prosecuted for allowing Canada thistles to exceed six inches in height even without supervisor notice. The law applies to land owners, supervisors, and section men. Fines start at one dollar for the first offense and rise to no more than ten dollars for subsequent offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Appellate Court of
Indiana
Sale of Household Goods by Rice Thompson
Rice Thompson will sell his household goods next Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock sharp at his residence on South Seventh Street. See large bills for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Thompson
South Seventh Street
Shively Presides at Winona Assembly Debate
Hon. B. F. Shively of South Bend was invited to preside at the Grosvenor Clark joint debate at Winona Assembly. Congressman Brick found it impossible to be present.
Hawks Hardware Big Fire Works Sale Prices Noted
Advertises blank cartridges and various calibers on sale at Hawks Hardware Co. with prices per box for 22, 32, 25, and 38 caliber rim fire center fire cartridges. Includes cent amounts and per box figures for box purchases at Pier ce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
Hawks Hardware, Co
County council approves spending on bridges and courthouse overhaul
In a special session the county council approved funds for concrete arches on Olive and Clinton townships, a Six Span bridge project, and repairs including lowering the court house tower to the roof level. Other items include jury meals, ditchwork, mosaic floors, and the judge's room overhaul at 1650 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive
Clinton
Fifth Street
Goshen
Franklin St
Elkhart
North Fifth Street
Rock Run
Centennial Fourth of July Program from 1876 Elkhart County
An old program shared with Elkhart County Historical Society recalls the 1876 Fourth of July celebration. It lists invocations, readings, orations, and music, plus races and parades. The day’s officers included President E W H Ellis and Marshal Milo S Hascall, with several organizers named. Only a few presenters remain residents of Goshen or nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hawks
Elkhart
W. H. Zeigler
O. V. Lemon
Heatwole
Bowser
H. K. Lemon
Methodist Church
James Boxer
Baptist Church
Reformed Church
Lew Warner
Pennsylvania
Canal
Monroe Street
New Fair Grounds
E. W. H. Ellis
Milo S. Hascall
Ira W. Nash
Col
M. B. Hascall
Township Trustees Meet for Monthly Session
Trustees held their regular meeting at the county superintendent’s office and transacted routine business. A committee was formed to study possible legislation for the next legislature and report at a future meeting. The committee includes O. C. Puterbaugh, E. C. Bartholomew, J. M. Blocher, W. H. Schulz, C. O. Ehret and J. B. Pippinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Puterbaugh
E. C. Bartholomew
J. M. Blocher
W. H. Schulz
C. O. Ehret
J. B. Pippinger
Funeral Services for Nusbaum and Smith Held
The funeral for David B. Nusbaum occurred Monday afternoon with a short home service at 515 South Sixth Street led by Rev. Luther Hogshead. His remains were driven to the Guiner church near his old home for the regular service and interred at Forest Grove cemetery. A second funeral for E. C. Smith was held Sunday afternoon from 1060 South Seventh Street conducted by Rev. W. G. Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Nusbaum
South Sixth Street
Luther Hogshead
Guiner
Forest Grove Cemetery
E. C. Smith
South Seventh Street
W. G. Parker
Letter from Old Subscriber Seeks Local Huckleberry Ripening Time
Mae Dem ocrat received a letter this morning from W. J. Crawford of Ira Jasper county Iowa. The sender formerly lived near Leesburg and moved to Iowa about 25 years ago asking when huckleberries will ripen in this vicinity as Indiana berries have been shipped to him annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Sunscriber
Mae Democrat
W. J. Crawford
Ira
Jasper County
Iowa
Crawford
Leesburg
Indiana
Miss Lulu Jewell Weds Charles Scott in Woodland
Miss Lulu E. Jewell and Charles W. Scott of Wakarusa were married at the Lutheran parsonage in Woodland Indiana by Rev. Philip Helminger. The groom is a carpenter and the couple will live with the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. William Jewell near Woodland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu E. Jewell
Charles W. Scott
Wakarusa
Woodland
Ind
Philip Helminger
Scott
William Jewell
Birds Fly 400 Miles From Martins Tenn To Mishawaka
Birds released at 6 am Sunday from Martins Tennessee covered 400 miles to Mishawaka. The first pigeon arrived at 4 06 pm and belonged to De Buck of South Bend. The Mishawaka club reported the first bird to arrive owned by Julius Olayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Rather Expensive Chase Near New Paris
Max Hascall and Clyde H. Davis chased a pole car crossing the road near New Paris. The vehicle turned, forcing Mr. Davis to buy a new suit costing $40. The pair then stopped at Orris Ferguson’s home on the old Samuel B. Miller farm to clean up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Hascall
Clyde H. Davis
New Paris
Davis
Orris Ferguson
Samuel B. Miller
Warsaw Goshen Route Promised In Northern Indiana Journey
Descriptive advertisement for the Warsaw to Goshen route praises the northern Indiana landscape. It extols oak and beech woods and scenic terrain along rivers and lakes, noting wildflowers and timber, with Buzzard's Glory and Elkhart County highlands highlighted as picturesque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw-Goshen
Winona Assembly Review
Indiana
Ted
Timothy
Tippecanoe
Elkhart
Center
Pine Lakes
Elkhart County
Narrow Escape in St. Joe River Near Elkhart
Carl Bierman and Arthur Goines of Goshen nearly drowned after their canoe capsized near D B Bowers boat house above the dam in Elkhart. While 35 feet from shore in 25 feet of water both men dipped paddles on the same side causing a capsize and Bierman’s close brush with drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bierman
Arthur Goines
Goshen
St. Joe River
Cedar Point Excursions Join lake tour fares
On July 8 9 and 10 the Lake Shore By will sell round trips to Cedar Point at one fare plus 25 cents. Cedar Point near Sandusky Ohio on Sandusky Bay offers hotels a fine bathing beach and many amusements along Lake Erie.
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Cedar Point
Lake Shore
America
Sandusky, O
Sandusky Bay
Lake Erie
Great Lakes
No Contract Awarded by School Board on Coal Supply
The school board met last evening to award the contract for coal for the coming season but no action was taken. Hard coal dealers and soft coal dealers presented propositions, and the board has not decided what to do.
Nappaneeans to Picnic at Springbrook Park
The former residents of Nappanee plan their third annual picnic at Springbrook park near South Bend on July 18, 1906, all day. The note ends with an odd remark that everybody fainted.
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Nappanee
Springbrook Park
South Bend
Money Due Various Schools in Elkhart County
The July 9 apportionment of the school fund lists Goshen City at $4,733.90 and Elkhart Township at $1,054.15 among many townships and towns in Elkhart County. Total distributed is $26,165.94 with state funds $18,942.45 and common school interest $4,133.72, plus county additions from liquor licenses and dog tax.
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Elkhart County
Bango
Benton
Clinton
Cleveland
Elkhart
Harrison
Jackson
Zetterson
Locke
Middlebury
Osolo
Union
Washington and
Bristol Ve
York
Middlebury Town
Millersburg Town
Nappanee
Wakarusa Town
Elkhart City
Goshen City
Wanted room north of Lincoln Avenue in private family
Notices show a lodging inquiry for furnished or unfurnished rooms with all conveniences in a private family north of Lincoln Avenue, care Democrat. Mike Thomas moved from Goshen to Elkhart leaving creditors to mourn his departure and seeking new victims. Fourth of July actions shift prayer meeting to Thursday evening at Reformed church. U B church ladies aid ice cream social at Solomon's Creek netted a neat sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
K. Care Democrat
Mike Thomas
Goshen
Elkhart
The
Reformed Church
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
U. B. Church
Solomon's Creek
Benton Township
Hawks Hardware Co. Hosts Big Fireworks Sale Tonight
Roman candles from one cent and all items at proportionately low prices mark the Hawks Hardware Co. fireworks sale to night. The ad promises a wide selection and special deals for shoppers seeking budget pyrotechnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
Goshen Summer School Secures Prof Lynch for Lectures
Prof W O Lynch of Elkhart High School faculty has been secured by the Goshen summer school for a series of lectures on History and the Methods of Teaching It. His addresses will follow the theme and focus on historical teaching methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Lynch
Elkhart High School
Goshen Summer School
Representative Brick Considers Oklahoma Fall Campaign Dates
Representative Brick weighs a trip to Oklahoma for multiple campaign speeches this fall. He has not decided and will go only if he can arrange a suitable absence from his district and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania 18 Hour Train Run Between New York and Chicago
A new railroad service runs from Crestline to Fort Wayne tracing the route between New York and Chicago. Officials say the distance covers a substantial mileage and the schedule aims at completing the journey in under twenty hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Crestline
Fort Wayne
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N. W. Line
Probate Court
California
Bloom
Wilden Avenue
Queen Street
John W.erwin Esstate
Greene
Cemetery Committee
Dawson
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Smith
Finance and Claims Committee
Pike
Second
First
Wilkinson Street
Watts
Charles F. Cline
F. M
F. W. Hammowun
Council
Warner
County
Elkhart Township
Martella
Irwin
Nelson Gaby
Rome City
State Board of Health
Oliver
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