Kaatz Enter Bankruptcy Appraisal Set for Monday
Samuel Myers claims 10000 against Abe Kaatz bankruptcy petition filed by Wheeler Silber Isaacs and others places the firm under federal control. Elkhart County Trust Co. named temporary trustee. bond posted. inventory and appraisal planned Monday. first creditor meeting to set future actions. Alfred Benjamin Co. 600 Becker Mayer Co. 400 Kuhn Fisher Co. 400 involve claims. Robert Myers seeks salary of 15 weekly. The fate of Kaatz remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler, Silber & Isaacs
Chicago
E. E. Mummert
Alfred Benjamin & Co
New York
Becker, Mayer & Co
Kuhn
Kaatz
Mr. Troyer
Francis E. Lambert
South Bend
Deah
Complaints On Filthy Paved Alleys In Business Section
Residents complain that the east west alley between Lincoln avenue and Clinton street and the north south alley between Main and Fifth streets are filthy with ash piles and rubbish. The streets and alleys committee will be directed to inspect the condition after costly paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Clinton Street
Main
Fifth Streets
Wilkeswood Farm in Whitley County May Sell to Ligonier Firm
Wilkeswood Farm near Whitley County podría be sold to a major Ligonier real estate firm. The 1,100 acre property has been under negotiation with S. J. Peabody for some time, signaling a potential change in ownership and substantial local impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkeswood
Whitley County
Ligonier
S. J. Peabody
Singing illustrated songs at Springbrook Casino
William Heidloff, once a Gosden boy with a strong voice, sang illustrated songs at the Olympic theatre in South Bend and now performs at the Springbrook Casino with notable success. Heidloff resides in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heidloff
Gosden
Olympic Theatre
South Bend
Springbrook Casino
Mr. Heidloff Hves
Children’s Entertainment At First Christian Church Tonight
A children’s entertainment program will be presented at the First Christian Church this evening. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Real estate abstracts for George R Harper
Abstracts of title and loan records relating to George R Harper list parcels, mortgage notes, and property chain details. Records indicate transfers and encumbrances affecting a sequence of properties tied to Harper and associated lenders in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R
Harper
Peculiar Heart Episode Strikes Jackson Townsman
Henry Neff of near New Paris suffers a rare heart condition. He loses heartbeat for 15 to 29 seconds, falls into a coma and convulses, then recovers. He believes he has little time to live and has bid friends farewell. Doctor compares condition to tetanus like crisis, though not tetanus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Henry Neff
New Paris
Richard Terwilliger Dies In Nappanee At 70
Richard Terwilliger aged 70 longtime Nappanee resident and former deputy postmaster under his son in law Frank Brown died suddenly after dinner today while seated on his porch. Heart disease caused his death. He leaves two sons. his wife had died years ago. He was a Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Terwilliger
Nappanee
Frank Brown
Mr. Terwilliger
Paul the Mystifier Escapes in Street Exhibition
A large crowd gathered outside the twin vaudeville theatre on Lincoln Avenue to watch Paul the Mystifier chained in cuffs ferried by an Evans cab. The performer freed himself within a block and a half, prompting cheers as he eluded the restraints and disappeared from view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Mystifier
Lincoln Avenue
Evans
Society News: Miss Freda Wysong Hosts Friends on South Eighth
Miss Freda Wysong entertained a company of friends at her parents home on South Eighth street this afternoon in compliment to Miss Freda Lynn who is visiting her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Wysong
South Eighth Street
Freda Lynn
Sailing canoe capsizes on Pine Lake near LaPorte
William Smith and Peter Yeager of LaPorte and Miss Hattie Williams of South Bend were aboard a sailing canoe on Pine Lake when a wind shift tangled the rope in the steering gear. High waves left them nearly drowning before they saved Miss Williams and themselves as hundreds on shore watched unable to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Peter Yeager
LaPorte
Hattie Williams
South Bend
Pine Lake
Miss Williams
Httle
Adjusted Fire Loss for Runkle Barn Burnings Near Elkhart
D A Whitehead and S A Hoover, officers of the Elkhart County Mutual Aid Association, this forenoon adjusted Cyrus Runkle’s loss from the June 29 barn and outbuildings fire about seven miles northeast of the city. Loss was about 223 dollars. William McDowell on the farm saw a cow, a horse, hay and other articles destroyed. property insured with Elkhart Farmers' Home Insurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Whitehead
S. A. Hoover
Elkhart County Mutual Aid Association
Cyrus Runkle
William McDowell
Elkhart Farmers’ Home Insurance Co
Go shen Loop Delayed Until Eighth Street Extension Finishes
Material for the Northern Indiana Railway loop in Goshen arrives slowly delaying construction. A temporary Y will allow Winona cars to operate in the meantime. Some materials for the Eighth Street line have arrived, and workers will be deployed as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Goshen
Eighth Street
Local physician reports Charles A. Irwin in critical condition
Local physicians say Charles A. Irwin, taken to Longcliff asylum yesterday after violence, is in critical condition with softening of the brain. He was examined before being returned to the asylum and is gradually failing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Irwin
Longcliff Asylum
Mr. Irwin
Post Office Weighing Rules Announced for Goshen
From July 1 through December 31 second class mail leaving Goshen will be weighed to keep Washington informed on statistics. This measure aims to standardize mail handling and provide accurate volume data for the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Washington
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Henry Pergande
A son was born last night to Mr Henry Pergande and Mrs Emily Pergande at 629 Emerson street. The newborn joins the family as continue local residents celebrate the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Pergande
Emerson Street
Plans for Central Fire Station Considered by Council
The council weighs multiple options to establish a central fire station. Proposals include buying the O W Cunningham lot at Jefferson and Main for 6000 dollars to house city offices and the fire department, or leasing and building a smaller structure for around 3000 dollars. Sol McNames may head the station, with East Clinton street sites discussed and a partial paid department estimated to cost about 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Cunningham
Jefferson
Main Streets
Sol McNames
East Clinton Street
Egbert
Mrs. Russo
Butterfield Barn
LaPorte Girl Elopes With Burns Son in South Bend
George L. Burns son of the late Senator A M Burns of South Bend marries Harriett L. Weir of LaPorte in a quiet ceremony at Mrs Bessie Burns home in South Bend. The couple traveled for a lake trip and plan to reside in South Bend with Miss Weir well known in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Burns
A. M. Burns
South Bend
Harriett L. Weir
Ellsworth E. Weir
LaPorte
Bessie Burns
Burns
Mr. Weir
Cupid
Miss Weir
Goshen
Probate Gemberling will probated with will date
The will of Mrs. Martha Gemberling who died recently was probated today. Executed June 16, 1906, it names daughter Mrs. Sarah Alma Ganger as executrix and provides equal division of property among the children after specific bequests. Mrs. Ganger receives furniture, Cameron Gemberling gets 50 dollars, George W. Bards 10 dollars, and Catherine Gemberling and Jacob J. Ganger claims are paid in full. Mrs. Ganger has qualified as administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Gemberling
Geo. C. Thomas
Harvey W. Kantz
Sarah Alma Ganger
Ganger
Cameron Gemberling
George W. Bards
Catherine Gemberling
Jacob J. Ganger
Gemberling
Three Drownings Reported In St Joe Benton Harbor Area
Report notes three drownings in early July near St Joe and Benton Harbor, including A B Sutherland who drowned when a boat capsized, Jessica Levin of Chicago found drowned in a Benton Harbor cistern, and an unknown man who died by suicide from a wharf in the Morrison channel of the St Joe River. Eight drownings have occurred in the spring and summer in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe
Benton Harbor
A. B. Sutherland
Jessie Levin
Chicago
Morrison
Keegan Construction Abandons St Joseph County Asylum Contract
Keegan Construction of South Bend has formally given up its August contract to build the St. Joseph County asylum. Completion now rests with county commissioners and the Federal Union Surety Company of Indianapolis, the bond provider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keegan Construction Company
South Bend
St. Joseph County Asylum
Federal Union Surety Company of
Indianapolis
Benton Harbor to Get Interurban Rail Line Soon
Benton Harbor will gain an interurban line with cars running to Taber's resort about 13 miles away tomorrow. The Benton Harbor-St. Joseph Railway and Light company plans to push the line on to Eau Claire and then to Dowagiac as work progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
Grading In Town The Shove for the Third Track
A brief item notes a local score or event titled Grading In Town The Shove for the third track. It references a community venue and a small crowd, with no incidents recorded. The wording suggests an in town event or performance with modest attendance.
Bitten by a Big Snake in Elkhart Saloon
Charles I Eccleston a South Bend man was bitten by a snake in Mac Dotson’s saloon Elkhart last night The snake sank fangs into his fingers and his arm swelled The man was drunk and mistaken a garter snake for a harmless reptile If poisoning develops doctors may remove his hand The Elkhart lecture course will drop all concerts and stick to lectures Judge Lindsey of Denver will bookings Rev Greenawalt preached anniversary sermon at St Paul M E church Elkhart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles I. Eccleston
South Bend
Mac Dotson
Ekhart
Eccleston
Doston Place
Elkhart
Lindsey
Denver Col
Hurty Plans Inspect Slaughter Houses In Indiana
Secretary J N Hurty of the state board of health readies inspection blanks for county health officers to answer questions on slaughter house conditions. He opposes feeding hogs in slaughter houses and warns such meat harbors parasites. He says many facilities feed hogs and witnesses hogs standing in blood and mud. Hurty hopes to remedy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
J. N. Hurty
Indiana
Were Refused A License Efoping Couple Arrive In Warsaw
A Wawasee Inn man from Duluth Minnesota and Goshen 18 year old Miss Wagner sought a marriage license in Warsaw but were refused as the bride did not reside in the county. Parents objected to the union and the eloped pair hoped for a Warsaw marriage but were thwarted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efoping
Warsaw
Warsaw Times
Wawasee Inn
Duluth
Minn
Wagner
Rasor
Robbery on South Bend interurban car incident
Niles businessman Fred Marshall was robbed of 230 dollars on a South Bend St Joseph interurban car. The trolley stalled near Hickory Creek leaving the car dark. A man left the car soon after the power returned, suspected as the thief. Miss Buckler of Niles also had a $10 umbrella stolen during the outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Marshall
Niles, Mich
St. Joseph
Hickory Creek
Miss Buckler
Niles
Alcayde Charms Chicago in Popular Opera Run
At Grand Opera House Chicago the new comic opera The Alcayde fills the house nightly with enthusiastic crowds. It proves a refreshing entertainment, praised by Chicago critics as the best of its kind seen in many a moon for its cast, melodies, humor, and stunning stage pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Visiting Pastor to Preach at First English Lutheran
Rev. William Eckert of Racine Wisconsin will preach at First English Lutheran Church tomorrow morning and evening. Former pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran in South Bend he is on vacation there. He has many friends here and a cordial invitation is extended to the public to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Eckert
Racine
Wis
First English Lutheran Church
Eckert
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
South Bend
Saved by Corset Stay After LaPorte Shooting
A LaPorte girl, 20, Anna Pahrmann, was wounded by a stray bullet during a shooting gallery event. The bullet struck a stay in her corset, reportedly saving her life, according to local newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Pahrmann
LaPorte
Pulaski Body Backs Shively for Congress Nomination
Pulaski county democratic committee directs district delegates to vote as a unit for B. F. Shively of South Bend. It now appears likely Shively will be nominated by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
Shively
Pulaski County
Democratic Committee
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Congress
Elk Hart Pair Seek Son in Omaha After Three Years
Mr and Mrs A H Moyer of Elk Hart travel to Omaha at noon yesterday in response to a message saying their son Mervin is there. They had not seen or heard from him for three years and hope for a reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Moyer
Elkhart
Omaha
Mervin
Hubbard Files Voluntary Bankruptcy in South Bend
Arthur D. Hubbard, a South Bend dry goods merchant, has filed voluntary bankruptcy proceedings. The move initiates legal steps under Chapter code as his business faces financial distress. Creditors are expected to file claims in the associated U.S. bankruptcy court in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Arthur D. Hubbard
South Bend
Umpire Roast in Goshen Grays-Nappanee Tigers Tilt
Sporting Notes roast the umpires Berger and Lewis for biased calls in Goshen vs Bremen N Tigers July 4. Goshen won the doubleheader 15-6 and 10-6 in a largely controversial display while Goshen plans a Northern Indiana Southern Michigan league meeting by October 1. Goshen also plays at Winona Assembly today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen Enquirer
Goshen Grays-Nappanee
Bremen Royal Tigers
Berger
Lewis
Tigers
Goshen
Indiana
Southern Michigan
la Porte
Hammond
Valparaiso
Plymouth
Peru
Benton Harbor
Niles
Kalamazoo
Divorce Bid Alleges Storm Eviction By Husband Vernon Long
Mrs Laura Long sues in Kosciusko county for divorce alleging she was married in spring 1905 and separated June 16 1906. She claims her maiden name was Laura Grissimer and that during a heavy thunder storm her husband drove her from the house while she wore only night clothes forcing her to seek shelter elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Long
Kosciusko County
Vernon Long
Laura Grissamer
Bond sales linked by Huntington interurban head
Manager A. E. Weist Jr of the Huntington interurban traveled by car from Goshen to Ligonier to sell bonds for the road to Noble county financiers. A large Whitley county mortgage was filed and readied for entry in other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Weist, Jr
Huntington Interurban
Goshen
Ligonier
Noble County
Whitley County
Syracuse Register Sold to Messimore from Bremen and Ligonier
J P Prickett who bought the Syracuse Register from Ed C Graham about three years ago has sold his paper to Mr Messimore formerly of Bremen and Ligonier. Prickett now works in the Printing trade in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Register
J. P. Prickett
Ed C. Graham
Messimore
Bremen
Ligonier
Prickett
Chicago
Marriage Licenses Reported for Albert Berry and Annie South
Albert A Berry of Otsego Michigan aged 41 and Annie B South of Michart aged 43 are listed in the marriage licenses column. The notice records the names and ages of the parties seeking matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
A. Berry
Otsego, Mich
Annie
South
Michart
Hard Luck for Chicago Comedy Company in Auburn Tent
The Chicago Comedy Company in Auburn faces arrears of one week’s salary as owners Regula and Keasey flee town leaving the show stopped. The troupe plans a cooperative road tour until payroll is paid while Auburn patrons support them. The tent, chairs are to be raffled to raise funds for the hungry actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Auburn
Regula and Keasey
Ligonier
Regula
Jong
First rail line through Muncie since 54 years ago
Henry Harris dies at 84 near Kendallville. The Big Four railway once Bellefontaine line reached Muncie from Winchester to Indianapolis. Blaise Whipple of Portland wins 160 acres in Crow reservation land draw near Billings Montana. Albion youths blow public tank with dynamite. five jailed. Children of Yarde near Garrett may lose eyesight after cannon cracker blast. Preston Robinson, jailed in Logansport for stealing a ride, is a Plain City resident with 20000 dollars, serving 15 days for trespass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Big Four
Bellefontaine Railway
Winchester
Indianapolis
Blaise Whipple
Portland
Billings
Mont
Albion
David Yarde
Garrett
Preston H. Robinson
Logansport
Panhandle
Plain City
Miss Mabel Schadt Joins Hungerford Academy Staff
Miss Mabel Schadt accepts a position at Hungerford academy in Springville Utah under the Presbyterian board of home missions. She will remain here until August 13 and attend summer school at Winona for special work. She has served faithfully as a city public school teacher and many friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Schadt
Hungerford Academy
Springville
Utah
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Winona
Miss Schad
Our City
Sewer bid for Northeast Elkhart exceeds estimate
Rankert and Eggleston of Mishawaka filed the only bid for the Northeast Elkhart sewer at 23604.10. The engineer's estimate was 17516.75, making the bid 6187.35 above the estimate. No contract can be awarded above the estimate. This is the second failed attempt under the same rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankert & Eggleston
Mishawas Ka
Elkhart
Illness strikes Mishawaka couple from cheese poisoning
Mr and Mrs Chester Miller of Mishawaka were taken suddenly ill and a physician found them in a critical condition suffering violent stomach poisoning from eating cheese. Strenuous efforts by the doctor moved them from danger and they are resting comfortably now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Miller
Mishawaka
Goshen Considers 50 Dollar License for Package Agency
At the next council meeting the proposed bill aims to set license fees at 50 dollars. Weaver Bros of Lagrange seek to open a year round package distributing agency in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver Bros. of
Lagrange
Goshen
American Register Co Incorporators File Articles in Goshen
The American Register company, a Goshen concern, filed articles of incorporation with County Recorder Vernog. It is capitalized at $10,000 with 100 shares at $100 each. Incorporators are John H. Gotham Otis L. Fuller and George A. Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Register Company
Goshen
County Recorder Vernog
John H. Gotham
Otis L. Fuller
George A. Riley
Demarest Named Administrator of French Estate Bond Filed
Melvin A. Demarest is named administrator of the Louisa E. French estate. He filed a $100 bond signed by J. L. Harman and E. F. Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin A. Demarest
Louisa E. French
J. L. Harman
Qy Rice
Personal mentions span region in Goshen area
A string of names and travels fills the Goshen and nearby communities. Nellie Albright returns from Toledo while W V Messick arrives from Chicago and Mrs Mishler visits from Wawasee. Residents visit Detroit Chicago New York City St Joseph Mich and Topeka. Multiple families, including Lehmans Poots Hawks and Dunning, are noted in transit visits and upcoming trips to Boston Portland and Battle Creek for treatment and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Albright
Toledo
O. W
Nelson Lehman
Johnny H. Baker
St. Joseph
Mich
Leroy I. Plummer
New York City
John King
Jefferson Township
Topeka
Earl O. Lehman
Fannie Lehman
Warsaw
Sturgis Journal
Llewellyn Eastman
Goshen
Roscoe Cornell
Chicago
J. W. Cornell
Leonard J. Brooks
Clarence W. Hyde
South Bend
Frank Baldwin
S. F. Spohn
F. BE. C. Hawks
Lewiston
Portland
Richard Brower
Vancouver
B. C
Ed Nymeyer
Harold Forrest
Western Union Telegraph Office
Bowling Green
Ohio
H. V. Mercer
E. W. Hawks
Leo Beers
Elkhart
New York
R. R. Nicholson
Central Union Telephone Company
S Exchange
Wabash
Los Angeles
Cal
W. M. Manning
A. E. Manning
W. Jack Latta
Boston
Benedict Miller
Oregon
Samuel Yoder
Middlebury Township
Ed Keipp
W. Keipp
Colfax
California
John H. Shirk
M. M. Shirk
Oklahoma City
Okla
Southwest
Franklin Haldeman
Walter
Neva
Tural
Cyrus Haldeman
Akron
Eva Peck-Bruce
Detroit
Charles Peck
Israel Frey
Middlebury
Roth
Misses Roth
J .L. Dunning
Dunning
Ligonier
Battle Creek
Blanche Draper
Suggestion on sane Fourth of July celebrations by editor Kent
Editor A P Kent of the Elkhart Review urges a national effort to curb dangerous fireworks in Fourth of July celebrations. He proposes organized action by retailers and police to prevent giant crackers and toy pistols from being sold in oil towns and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Kent
The
Elkhart Review
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KANTZ
Samuel Myers
Robert Myers
Paul the Mystifier
Society News
C. J. Eccleston
HURTY
WERE
Son
Sporting Notes
Winona Assembly
Henry Harris
Kendallville
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