William Byrne Found Dead in Goshen Hotel Room
William Byrne, about 50, an Ireland born contractor and liquor trader who moved from Chicago six years ago, was found dead in bed at the Battle Hotel in Goshen at 12:30. An apparent heart trouble caused his death after a brief illness. An inquest will be held. burial expected in Chicago. Byrne was known locally as Bill Byrne, with two wealthy brothers and a history of sewer contracts and a share in Eddie Collins saloon. He had recently played in a local Fats and Loans ball game.
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William Byrne
Ireland
Goshen
Chicago
Eddie Collins
Hattle Hotel
Millie Minger
Tyrne
Mastef Ikhart
Byrne
Tattle Hotel
Goshen Hospital
Irwin
Lucy Dallias
Esther Grise
Chicago Avenue
Michael
Thomas Byrne
Michael Byrne
Robbins Succumbs to Heart Ailment in Elkhart Home
G. Robbins aged 69 was found dead in bed at his Elkhart residence early Sunday by his family. Believed to have died of heart failure Saturday night. Civil War veteran and former Mishawaka resident. a daughter Mrs. M. Williamson lives there. Funeral services were held yesterday.
Liberty Bell Tour Reaches Fort Wayne and Nearby Cities
The Liberty Bell traveled along the Pennsy route through Fort Wayne Warsaw Plymouth and other towns en route to the Frisco fair. Celebrations were arranged in many locations as the bell moved through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Warsaw
Plymouth
Philadelphia
Open Air Sermons Begin at Court Park
Outdoor religious services opened at court park Sunday evening with Rev. RB. S. Seamans of the First M E church preaching on The Christian Citizen. Unfavorable weather cut attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Park
RB. S. Seamans
M. FE
Aged 90, Nancy Kime Still Picks Cherries Daily
Mrs. Nancy Kime, age ninety, at No 120 North Sixth Street, continues daily cherry picking and says she enjoys the work. Her perseverance highlights activity in old age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Kime
No. 120
North Sixth Street
Automobile Crashes Kill Frederick T. Brandt at Plymouth
Plymouth July 6 Special an automobile owned and driven by Frederick T Brandt 760 a retired Indianapolis manufacturer struck a mud puddle skidded and went over an embankment Brandt was crushed against the steering wheel and killed His daughters Mrs Harold Toles and Miss Elsie Brandt and his son-in-law Harold Tobles escaped serious injury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Frederick T. Brandt
Indianapolis
Brandt
Harold Toles
Elsie Brandt
Harold Tobles
Ballou Brothers incorporate to run Lake Wawuasee inn
Indianapolis July 6 special report says Ballou Bros Association, to manage the Inn at Lake Wawuasee, has incorporated for 50000 dollars. Directors are TL D Ballou and EE Ballou of Chicago and J R Frazer of Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
The
Ballou Bros. Association
Lake Wawuasee
TL. D. and & EE. Ballou
Chicago
J. R. Frazer
Warsaw
Killed While Telephoning In Kokomo
Chias Chambers a 40 year old from Logansport was instantly killed by electrocution on Main street during a railroad line call for orders. The charged wire caused the fatal accident as he used the telephone to obtain instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Chias. Chambers
Logansport
Main Street
Girl Drowned in Lake Cicott Rescue Effort Fails
Loganport special report Catherine Quirk aged 16 drowned in Lake Cicott while attempting to change seats during a boat bout. Her escort John Knight narrowly survived the peril while attempting a rescue, authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Catherine Quirk
Lake Cicott
John Knight
CUPS AND TOWELS BARRED IN INDIANA SCHOOLS
Indiana state board of health orders ban on common drinking cups and towels in schoolhouses to prevent spread of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana State Board of Health
Automobiles to be Adopted on Routes Quickly
Washington officials announce that automobiles will be adopted for use on crucial mark routes as rapidly as possible, under the Special Tire Postotice department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Special Tire Postotice Department
Holt Tries Death by Self-Inflicted Wound
In New York on July 6, special report states Frank Wolt, an aide of JPB Morgan, attempted to open an artery in his wrist with a pencil at midnight in an apparent suicide gesture. The incident details a self-inflicted injury and ongoing medical status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Wolt
J. PB. Morgan
Milford Man John Blough Dies After Tree Fall
Former Waterford resident John Blough, 63, was killed Saturday afternoon when he fell from a cherry tree in Milford. He grew up near Waterford, was a son of Christian Brough, who died seven years ago at 85, and leaves brothers Jacob of four miles west of Waterford and James of North Liberty, plus a sister. He had lived in Milford for nearly 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
John Blough
Milford
Mr. Blough
Christian Brough
Jacob
James
North Liberty
Young angler lands 1.5 pound bass at Lake Wawasee
A. Letherman, seven year old son of D. Afton Letherman, caught and landed a one and a half pound bass at Lake Wawasee. The catch is believed to be a juvenile record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Letherman
D. Afton
Letherman
Lake Wawasee
Fifth Street Mennonite Picnic at Oakwood Park
The Fifth Street Mennonite coach club held its annual picnic yesterday at Oakwood Park in Wawasee. About 118 people attended the event, continuing the group’s tradition of outdoor fellowship and meals at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street Mennonite
Oakwood Park
Wawasee
Anto
Dr Whippy Plans High Powered Roadster Purchase
Dr. G. A. Whippy reports five years of driving two Buick autos covering 88 050 miles with actual repair expense of 17 dollars. He intends to buy a high powered roadster soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Whippy
Births Reported for McDowell and LaMunyon Families
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter McDowell. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bryan LaMunyon at 210 Citizens Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McDowell
Bryan LaMunyon
Citizens Avenue
Zimmerman and Peffley Wed by Rev. Wood
Rev John A Wood united Earnest A Zimmerman and Ruth Peffley of New Paris in marriage today in the holy bonds of wedlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
John A. Wood
Earnest A. Zimmerman
Ruth Peffley
New Paris
Plymouth Worker Killed When Rig Hit by Locomotive
Martin I. Thomas, 53, died at Plymouth after the rig he rode was struck by a Vandalia locomotive. The accident details indicate a fatal industrial mishap involving a heavy vehicle and a railroad engine. Further investigation by local authorities was expected to determine exact contributing factors and safety oversights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Martin I. Thomas
Censors Cut Chapter Ten of The Diamond From the Sky
Chicago board of censors has censored Chapter 10 of The Diamond From the Sky removing passages deemed unsuitable. The action reflects ongoing scrutiny of content by local authorities and may affect future publication or distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Censors
The
Sky
Board of Censors of Chicago
Tully Will Probated Widow Receives Estate
Levi Tully died June 1 in this city and his will probated in circuit court. Sophia A. Tully named executrix after debts paid, receiving personal effects and two lots in Wilden's addition North Side. Witnesses were J. W. Kitson and Minerva Butterbaugh. document dated May 12, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia A. Tully
Levi Tully
J. W. Kitson
Minerva Butterbaugh
Mr. Tully
Wilden
North Side
Infant Son of Vousour Died in York Township Mortuary Record
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Vousour of Measant Valley Church York Township died this forenoon at 11 o'clock. Interment to be at Napa nee tomorrow and Thursday. Alfred Withers 77 died at his Lakhurst home after ten days ill with heart ailment. Survived by wife three sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houvsour
Henry Vousour
New the Measant Valley
York Township
Nappanee
Withers
Alfred Withers
Lake Shore
Likhurt
Goshen Businesses To Close Thursdays At Noon In July August
A list of Goshen business houses to close every Thursday at 12 noon during July and August includes Hawks Hardware Co Newell Bros Co Hudson Co Simon Co Smith-Chirk Co D Silver W V Brundage Noble Miller Walk-Over Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Hawks Hardware Co
Newell Bros. Co
Udsen Co
Simon & Co. Smith-Chirk Co
D. Silver
W. V. Brundage
Noble & Miller
Davis Acetylene Co Mortgage Ties Property to Bank
Davis Acetylene Co of Elkhart executes a mortgage on personal property and real estate to St Joseph Valley Bank of Elkhart to secure a $30,000 bond issue. Papers recorded with Recorder Winterhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Acetylene Co
Elkhart
St. Joseph Valley Bank of Elkhart
Winterhoff
Was not Drowned Heroic Rescue in Potomac River
Herbert E. Rickard aged 23 son of Dr. W A Rickard of Muncie was found under 12 feet of water in the Potomac at Washington I C G for 12 minutes. Doctors resuscitated him after initial signs of drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert E. Rickard
W. A. Rickard
Muncie
Potomac River
Washington, I. CG
Waco Pavilion Draws Goshen Residents to Lake Wawasee
The Waco pavilion at Lake Wawasee grows popular with Goshen people. The lakeside venue offers ideal surroundings, fine music, and enjoyable dance rounds attracting local crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Wawasee
Dredge Burned On Maumee River
A dredge owned by Max Krause of Fort Wayne was burned in a blaze on the Maumee river. The owner estimates the loss at about $5,000. Fire officials described the incident as an incendiary blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Krause
Fort Wayne
Maumee River
Opened Livery At Ulery Reverstein Property
Charles Landon has opened a livery stable in the Ulery Reverstein property on East Clinton street, adding new horse and carriage services to the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Landon
Ulery-Reverstein
East Clinton Street
Boy suffers wrist burn firing Roman candle
A son of T. M. Hatch was slightly burned on the wrist last evening while firing a Roman candle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Hatch
Common Council In Session Last Night and This Afternoon
The common council met in session yesterday evening and resumed today, reviewing proposed measures and hearing comments from residents. Officials indicated several ordinances would advance to a vote, with committee reports expected later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Marshall LeVach license revoked and city actions
The Marshall LeVach plumbing license was formally revoked amid council debate on license suspensions. The meeting, led by Mayor Spohn, granted two plumbers licenses, discussed street work and shade trees, and ordered removal of an unauthorized popcorn wagon. Administratively, funds, sewer plans, and a long term loan renewal were addressed, with staff reports on sinking funds and school zone warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Cline
Wilhard Warstler
Tnes Bond
Harry Cartes
Tdim
Joe Kramer
Louw W. Vail
Marshall LeVach
Ideal fLeatinge & Plumbing Co
Mer. Vailon
Counceil
South Ninth Street
Lehman
Grants and Easements Committee
Parks
Lincoln Park
Main
Fifth
Douglas Streets
Reams
Haverly
Spohn
Indiana Municipal League
Loransport
Court Upholds City Board Actions Revokes Plumbing License
Councilmen Brookmeyer Manrow Lehman and John B Cripe with Mayor Spohn presiding concluded last night meeting. The action completed included revocation of the plumbing license for Marshall LeVach of the Ideal Plumbing and Heating Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookmeyer
Manrow
Lehman
John B. Cripe
Spohn
Marshall LeVach
The
Ideal Plumbing and Heating Co
Indiana post office workers unite for joint convention
Three groups the National Association of Letter Carriers the National Rural Letter Carriers Association and the United National Association of Post Office Clerks completed affiliation at a South Bend meeting. They plan a combined state convention next year with Muncie chosen for the 1916 gathering. Visitors toured St Joseph and Benton Harbor including the House of David and Lake Michigan boat ride. Goshen post office delegates included Rural Carriers Ira Tanner Kas Cripe Perry Cripe and Clarence Mease Clerks Martin Schnur Irvin Gorsuch City Carriers Court Cripe A G Mosley Melvin Leer Jacob Denbufsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
National Association of Letter Carriers
National Rural Letter Carriers Association
United National Association of Post Office Clerks
South Bend
Muncie
St. Joseph
Benton Harbor
House of David
Lake Michigan
Goshen
Ira Tanner
Kas Cripe
Perry Cripe
Clarence Mease
Martin Schnur
Irvin Gorsuch
Court Cripe
A. G. Mosley
Melvin Leer
Jacob Dembufsky
Man Crippled Falling From Cherry Tree at 423 First Street
Lawrence Bigler home on 423 First street reports a cherry-picking accident at about 8:80 am yesterday. Cripe, a driver for Goshen Buggy Top Cols, fell from a ladder and broke his right leg above the ankle. He recently injured a hand when the Buggy Top Cols team ran away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bigler
First Street
Brn
Cripe
Goshen
Saloon Closures in Goshen Ahead of August Vote
The Vite of Goshen saloons will close by 11 pm three weeks after next Saturday with few remaining outlets quitting. John W. Mentahien’s Commercial Bet is exiting the Hartel building opposite the New York passenger station due to the city retail option election held May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Oelock
John W. Mentahien
Hertel
N.Y. CY
McMaheon
Lake Wiwasee
W. FL. Piedeke
Lou Wagner
Geo. W. Krutz
Hianech
W. S. Forler
CLC
McMahon
Gary P. Kreager
Geo, Mell
John W. Scarlett
Joe Kramer
Lower & Rommel
Celebrates 89th Birthday of Jacob P Schrock
Jacob P. Schrock celebrated his 89th birthday last Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs S P Hershberger near Middlebury. A pioneer of the county he came with his parents from Ohio in 1840 and recalled many Courty pioneer days. Attending were L J Schrock B S Hershberger and family and Nora Hershberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob P. Schrock
S. PD. Hershberger
Middlebury
Schrock
Ohio
L. J. Schrock
B. S. Hershberger
Nora Hershberger
Family Troubles Mentioned in Communication
The Democrat reports a family troubles notice about a New Paris man who married again. It states the wife did not hesitate to change her name, noting she has changed it many times and is growing accustomed to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Paris
Two Ford Drivers Run Illegal International Auto Race
Two Ford drivers risked lives by staging an international auto race on Macin Street Saturday night. They ignored railroad and street crossings, endangering themselves and bystanders.
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Ford
Macin Street
Addressed Road Meeting at Mossier Opera House Bristol
B F Deahl delivered a Saturday night address at a good roads meeting in the Mossier opera house, Bristol. He explained the highway improvement law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Deahl
Mosier Opera House
Bristol
Window Smashed at Tony Grove Pool Room
A large plate glass window at the Tony Grove pool room was demolished when a man leaned too heavily against it. Local authorities investigated the incident and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Grove Pool Room
British Attack Fails Over German North Sea Bay
Special dispatch from Berlin reports a British air attack against German positions in a North Sea bay on July 4 failed. The raid sought to strike coastal defenses and disrupt German facilities but ended without success and caused no clear strategic gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
North Sea
Anglo-Californian limped into Queenstown after battle
London reports the steamship Anglo-Californian, loaded with British army horses from Montreal, arrived at Queenstown in a damaged state after a four hour chase and bombardment by a German submarine. Captain Parslow died on the bridge. twelve sailors were killed and eight wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queenstown Harbor
Montreal
Parslow
Nitrate Producers Steamship Company, Ltd
Sunderland
Lloyds
Atlantic
Ireland
United Kingdom
Wind and rain storm causes heavy damage in Allen county
A northeastern Indiana storm Sunday caused about 100000 dollars in damage. In Allen county crops and transportation lines suffered widespread harm but no lives were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Allen County
Funeral Services for Glenn Kyle and Others
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p m at the home for Glenn Kyle of 402 Chicago avenue. Burial followed in Oak Ridge cemetery with Rev W W Foust officiating. Elisha D Irwin’s funeral took place yesterday afternoon at his daughter’s home 10 South 6th street. Rev R L Seamans officiated and interment was in Oak Ridge cemetery. Mrs Adam Gants’ funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Ligonier Christian church at 2:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kyle
Chicago Avenue
Oak Ridge Cemetery
W. W. Foust
First Reformed Church
Elisha D. Irwin
Charles A. Pooley
South 6Th Street
R. L. Seamans
M. E. Church
Messenger Boys Head to Lake James Encampment
The Messenger Boys of the First Presbyterian church left today in autos for Lake James for their annual encampment with Rev. E. A. Vannuys and John Foster as custodian. They expect to spend a ripping ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Lake James
E. A. Vannuys
John Foster
Traffic Officer Oliver H. Greenwood Resigns in Goshen Move
Oliver H. Greenwood, formerly a night officer in Goshen, becomes a traffic officer in Battle Creek, Michigan, and resides there with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver H. Greenwood
Goshen
Battle Creek
Mich
Studebaker Insures 6506 Detroit Employees
The Studebaker Corporation has insured its 6,506 employees at Detroit and will soon obtain protection for its list in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker Corporation
Detroit
South Bend
Grandstand Rising at South Bend Missh awaka Fair Grounds
A steel and concrete grandstand is being erected at the Springbrook Park fair grounds in South Bend Missh awaka area, marking a modernization project for local fair facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend-Misshawaka Fair Grounds
Springbrook Park
Drowned man in Long Lake near Valparaiso
Chicago resident Harry Halin, 28, drowned while gathering lilies in Long Lake near Valparaiso. He was unable to swim and lost his life in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Halin
Chicago
Long Lake
Valparaiso
Explodal Firecracker Incident Leaves City Violations
A person detonated a firecracker in violation of a local ordinance yesterday but could not be located, and no arrest was made. Authorities describe the incident as a city code violation with no further details available.
Pendence Day for Goshen Quiet All Day
A very quiet Sunday in Goshen with a calm general atmosphere and little public activity. Local observers noted serene streets and few events or gatherings affecting daily routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Rogers Band Park Celebration Marred by Wet Weather
Independence Day observance in Goshen saw rain showers and cooler temperatures reducing attendance at Rogers Park. Rogers and the Sylvian bands performed with an evening fireworks display. no accidents were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Weather Bureau
Irwin
Jefferson
Lyric
Rogers
Sylictine
Fourth Celebrations Across Michigan Towns and Events
Henry Tord, a wealthy auto maker, spent 50000 on a grand celebration in Dearborn, claiming the region's largest party. Benton Harker hosted the area’s biggest observance, while Kendallville marked the dedication of its new city hall. Warsaw's Fourth drew a large crowd, and South Bend freed eighteen Independence Day offenders after a lenient city court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Tord
Dearborn
Mich
Michigan
Benton Harker
Kendallville
Warsaw
South Lend
Fourth of July Accidents and Drownings Reported
The article lists multiple Fourth of July incidents. Forest Eliott, 12, burned his face lighting gunpowder in Sheridan. Lawrence Wolfe, 22, lost the first finger of his right hand when a toy cannon exploded prematurely in Fort Wayne. Three men drowned at New Buffalo from Three Oaks while on a picnic. Harry Annabell, 20, drowned after cramps while swimming in Lake Michigan. his father Ben Annabell, 45, died attempting a rescue, and Fred Hallenda, 25, also drowned. Annabell was chauffeur for E K Warren of Three Oaks. Hallenda was Warren's store department manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Eliott
C. E. Elliott
Sheridan
Lawrence Wolfe
Fort Wayne
New Buffalo
Mich
Three Oaks
Harry Anna
Old Barns to Go Under City Order
By order of the common council several old barns in the city will be removed as nuisances. They are deemed rat havens. one is in the Irwin opera house alley just north of Lincoln avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Irwin Opera House
Lincoln Avenue
Wheat Harvest Delayed Yet Crop Expected In Area
The local wheat harvest runs about two weeks late but a fine crop is anticipated. Also notice for rent a clean barn suitable for automobile storage is available at 511 S. 7th Street. 3tp
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WH. Byrne
Hotel Hattle Room
Gen
Liberty Bell
Holt
Buick
Tully
Circuit Court News
William Umbaugh
Benjamin Pitman
Union Township
Showalter
Griener
Fisher
William White
Thomas TeShone
John A. Cgeister
Edelweiss Hotel
W. Wi. Keeth, Jr
Morris & Cole
Thomas Beofsitz
John DD
Abe Reed
Locke-Union Township
Benjamin F. Bushman
Kelly's Foundry
Ile
Arnoto
Ele
Meyers
Justice Fryberger
John Trainor
Mortuary Record
Waco Pavilion
ACTER
Bopy
Bondsman
Brookmyer
John BL. Cripe
Collins
Nymeyer
Samuel Cripe
Auto Race
Messenger Boys
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