Spirit and suspense fill Goshen campaign previews
Goshen eyes a November city officer election under new timing as Republicans and Democrats gear up for mayoral bids. Possible candidates include James O. Smith and George H. Rimpler for Democrats, and Jos H. Lesh or Alfred Lowry among Republicans. Local leaders anticipate a brisk but brief campaign with no firm nominating plans yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
W. P. Kirk
Plymouth
Harley A. Logan
South Bend
Elkhart
Wabash
Kohler
James O. Smith
Smith
A. S. Menaugh
F. Spohn
A. Arthur
Haines Egbertnd
George Lyons
Daniel M. Bechtel
George H. Rimpler
Jos. H. Lesh
Mr. Lesh
Alfred Lowry
Lowry
J. W. Kronk
I. O. Wood
J. ¥. Gotham
H. A. Banta
William F. Young
J.artley Clark
Warren Berkey
Orrin Watts
Judge Shea to Journey to Washington with Senator Shively
Seymour judge Joseph H. Shea a close personal and political ally of Senator Shively will accompany him to Washington for the closing weeks of Congress. Shea will assist the senator during the final legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph H. Shea
Seymour
Senator Shively
Congress
Baker Bribery Charge Nolle Prossed in Indianapolis
The bribery case against Oscar A. Baker of Marion former Tobacco Trust representative was nolle pressed on motion of Prosecutor Hooton in the criminal court. The $100 held as evidence remained unresolved as Baker claimed it did not belong to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Oscar A. Baker
Marion
The
Tobacco Trust
Nolle
Hooton
Baker
State Bar Association Meets at Country Club
The State Bar holds its thirteenth annual session at the Country Club and will close tomorrow with a banquet. William Dudley Foulke is scheduled to read a paper titled The Troubles with the Law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
The
State Bar Association
Country Club
Dudley Foulke
Tax Board in Session Hears Appeals
The state board of tax commissioners sits in session to hear appeals while new equipment is installed on the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Fort Wayne and
Wabash Valley
Second Child Dies Of Widner Family Tragedy
Elida Ohio tragedy reports the death of 11 year old Dnene Widner son of Mr and Mrs Frank Widner following the loss of Ruth their six year old daughter two months earlier. Remains travel on the Big Four at 9 17 PM to Henry Widner 803 East Jefferson for burial in Oak Ridge cemetery tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dnene
Frank Widner
Elida, Q
Ruth
Mr. Widner
Henry
Charles Widner
Goshen
Henry Widner
East Jefferson Street
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Marriage of Marion R. Jackson and Orphan Aust
At the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs John Aust on South Main street the marriage of Marion R Jackson of Elkhart and Orphan Aust of Goshen was held yesterday at six p m Rev J A Wood officiating About fifty guests attended a two course luncheon then the couple planned to set up housekeeping in their Elkhart home Friends sent best wishes and presents to the couple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Aust
South Main Street
Marion R. Jackson
Elkhart
Orphan Aust
Goshen
J. A. Wood
Knox Awards Waterworks Contract After Recurrent Fires
Knox will build a waterworks system at a cost of 16450 dollars, with construction to start immediately after fires disrupted the business district. J G Oppenheim and Son suffered heavy losses due to the recent blaze in Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
J. G. Oppenheim & Son
Redskins Parade Through Goshen Passes On Way South Bend
A Winona car carrying Indians playing Hiawatha at Winona park went through Goshen at 11:30 en route from Warsaw to South Bend. A Munice boys band accompanied them, with the car led by Harry H. Dickey of the Winona Interurban company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redskins
Winona
Winona Park
Goshen
Warsaw
South Bend
Muncie
Ind
Harry 8. Dickey
Winona Interurban Company
South Bend Eyes Busy Week for Homecoming Events
Plan outlines a busy October 3 to 9 in South Bend as the executive committee in charge of homecoming celebration aims to carry out adopted plans. The schedule hinges on approvals from the committee and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Gov Marshall appoints Purdue trustees George Ade Charles Major
Gov Marshall issues commissions naming George Ade and Charles Major as members of the Purdue University board of trustees, expanding the governing body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Marshall
George Ade
Charles Major
Board of Trustees
Purdue University
Mayfield House Burns Near City
A dwelling on the Mayfield farm two miles southwest of the city burned with most contents lost. Insurance coverage was listed at 700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Warsaw's Celebration Ends With Balloon Fire Loss
Rain dampened Warsaw's Fourth of July events as Prof. Wm. Crowl's balloon caught fire, burning and causing a loss of 175 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Wm. Crowl
Water deemed not the typhoid source in South Bend
An official analysis concludes the South Bend water supply is approved and not the cause of the typhoid epidemic in the city. The findings imply other factors led to the outbreak and prompt further investigation by health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. K
South Bend
O. K
To Build New Station Mishawaka Rail Project Planned
The Northern Indiana railway company will procure a new station in Mishawaka as part of its expansion plans. The proposal outlines construction by local contractors and aims to improve regional transport access for residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Mishawaka
Double Funeral Tomorrow for Two Drowned at Lake Wawasee
Herbert Stansbury and Dora Keehn will be buried in Ligonier tomorrow at 2 PM from the Theodore Buchiel residence. The two neighbors drowned at Lake Wawasee yesterday morning, with Dr. Charles Kelly of Warsaw delaying body release until late at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Stansbury
Dora Keehn
Lake Wawasece
Ligonier
Theodore Buchiel
Stansbury
Keehn
Buchtel
Thomas Younger
Presbyterian Church
Charles Kelly
Warsaw
Kosciusko
Black
Noble County
Kelly
Wawasee
Johnson Park Proposed For Elkhart City Takeover
The Elkhart Truth reports Mrs. R. M. Johnson of Goshen proposes to donate land on the St. Joe river west bank between Lexington avenue and the Sherman street bridge to the city. The park would be forever maintained by the city and improved within a year under plans by the city engineer, to be named Johnson Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
R. M. Johnson
Goshen
Board of Public Works
St. Joe River
Lexington Avenue
Sherman Street Bridge
Johnson Avenue
Johnson Park
Nappanee Woman Dies Suddenly in Elkhart Home
Mrs. Jane Sanders of Nappantoe died at the home of her step son in Elkhart during a visit. The death, caused by heart disease, followed a brief illness and occurred in 1907. She was born in New York in 1838 and is survived by a brother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Jane Sanders
Nappantoe
The Moon Stone Tonight at Irwin Opera House
The Moon Stone, Wilkie Collins famous novel, is discussed as English officers steal the Moonstone from the Moon God temple. 1200 feet of moving pictures promise the attraction with Franklin Fox delivering the lecture and four additional subjects shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie Collins
India
Irwin Opera House
Franklin Fox
Goshen Packhouse Man John Kirkwood Dies in Albany
John Kirkwood, a packing house salesman known in Goshen Elk Hart Mishawaka and South Bend, died in Albany at age 65. Survived by his wife and two children. He formerly represented Libby McNeill Libby in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kirkwood
Goshen
Elkhart
Mishawaka
South Bend
Albany, N. Y
Mr. Kirkwood
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Drunken man falls from Laporte Michigan City street car
A man inebriated fell from a Laporte Michigan City street car and escaped serious injury. He was found only later after the car had been moving at high speed, the platform door being his point of exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte- Michigan City
Chicago Riders Plan Three Runs Over 600 Miles
Chicago motorcyclists schedule three runs totaling over 600 miles. One route goes from Chicago to South Bend and back via Hammond Valparaiso and Michigan City. The run is set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
South Bend
Hammond
Valparaiso
Michigan City
Benton Harbor man ends life in St Joseph hotel
Charles Staub a Benton Harbor cigar maker ended his life at the Palace Hotel in St Joseph on July 4 by swallowing carbolic acid. He was described as disappointed with life and had recently faced career troubles. The death is listed as a suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Charles Staub
Benton Harbor
Palace Hotel
California-bound departure noted for Frank and Hering
Frank and Hering of South Bend have left for the Pacific coast and will remain in California for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Frank &. Hering of
South
Bend
Pacific Coast
Women Battle Johns Davis General Store Fire at Klinger Lake
Women fought the blaze at the Johns Davis general store near Klinger Lake aiding as volunteers. They worked to contain flames and prevent spread while local residents assisted with buckets and hoses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johns Davis General
Klinger
Lake
Ruling Allows 6 Month Old Snell Heir in Elkhart Will Case
In Clinton Illinois Judge Philbrick overruled a statute of limitations plea, making the six month old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Snell of Elkhart Indiana a party defendant in the fight over Col Thomas Snell s millions. The baby is named William after William V Dinsmore of San Jose who married Lena Snell. Burning love notes may be admissible but likely barred to prove Col Snell insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Ill
Harry Snell
Elkhart
Ind
Col
Thomas Snell
Philbrick
William
William V. Dinsmore
San Jose
Cal
Lena Snell
Mabelle Snell-McNamara
Supreme Court
Col. Snell
Scholarships Awarded At Purdue University
Louis H. Knapp and Don M. Wright received free scholarships to Purdue University Lafayette. In Jefferson township a highway petition review group was named to report July 16. Ditch petitions and other road matters were scheduled or dismissed. County Council approved 7155.74 for various items and liquor license rebates. Marriage licenses issued for Marion Jackson and Orpha Aust. Local court reports include fines for obstructing a highway and intoxication. A delirium tremens patient was jailed and later showed improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Knapp
B. B. Knapp
Bristol
Don M. Wright
Melvin Wright
Purdue University
Lafayette
Wright
Richard Dickman J
Jefferson Township
Hu Elsea
Jacob Gorsuch
Levi Ulery
J. M. Hoover
Jefferson
Elkhart
Dwight Holdeman
Bango
Calvin Stuckman
Lewis Bartho
S. A. Hoover
John Smith
Frank Brusman
Marion Ray Jackson
Orpha Aust
Goshen
Whisler
Q. H. Davis
Lincoln Avenue
Eighth Street
Allen Ruse
Leesburg
Berth
Keere
Weybright Family Reunion Thirty-Ninth Annual Meeting
The Weybright family held their thirty ninth annual reunion on July 8 in Jackson township with 152 descendants and friends. Officers were elected, a basket dinner was shared, letters from absent relatives were read, and plans were made for future gatherings in 1910 and a May meeting in Winona. The group noted the family Bible grant and the 1752 passport of Martin Weybright, an emigrant from Germany who settled in Somerset county, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weybright
Jackson Township
C. H. ‘Troup
Ws “Weybright
J.W. Rondabatgh
Treas
Jesse Metz
Elizabeth Troup
W. H. Weybright
Jacob Weybright
Harley Weybright
Arthur Shultz
Emma Troup
A. E. Clem
M. H. Geyer
C. H. Troup
Weybright
U. S
Winona
The
Brethren Church
Martin Weybright
Harriet Kesler
Troy
Germany
Somerset County
Drag River Search For Victims At South Bend
Police plan a river drag at Jefferson Street bridge to recover Herman Lindmann and his bride Eleanor Lindmann formerly Miss Eleanor Lister of Chicago. The couple married Saturday at St Joseph in South Bend and were en route to visit friend B J Housfeld of Elkhart. Lindmann was a Chicago printer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Herman Lindmann
Jefferson Street Bridge
Lindmann
Eleanor Lister
Chicago
St. Joseph
B. J. Housfeld
Elkhart
Lin
Elderly woman struck by street car in misstep accident
Mrs. Julia Kelly 73, mother of Mrs. Fred Watterson of Elk Hart and former Goshen resident, was struck by a Jefferson street car. Her right shoulder was dislocated, lower limbs bruised, and a gash cut above the eyes. She stepped into the street to board the car and misjudged the distance, attempting to pass to the opposite track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Kelly
Fred Watterson
Elkhart
Goshen
Jefferson
Elkhart Woman Struck by Lightning Causes Toe Burn
Mrs. Cook, living a mile northeast of Elkhart, was shocked by lightning while in the doorway of her home. She felt a shock that burned one toe and caused pain in parts of her leg, leaving her unconscious for about an hour. Her son John was shocked but not injured.
Potato Bug Destroyer Draws Local Excitement
Several farmers report a newly hatched insect that eats potato bugs alive. Described as a potato bug destroyer, the creature is welcomed in the area for its purported voracious appetite for pests.
Rommel Plans Three Cent Cafe Opening at Lincoln Ave
B A Rommel moves toward opening a three cent cafe at 114 West Lincoln Avenue. His western trip ran longer than expected as he planned a July 1 launch and preparations for the new business are speeding up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Rommel
West
Lincoln Avenue
Quiet Fourth Celebration Across South Bend
The South Bend Tribune reports reduced celebration noise this Fourth of July and hopes future years limit explosive firing to designated areas with less promiscuous street discharge of firecrackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
South Bend Tribune
Shively Health Improving Across Washington Dispatches
Washington reports say Senator Shively’s health is improving after a lengthy illness that limited his duties in the capital. The illness has disrupted his senatorial responsibilities as he works toward recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shively
S . Health
Washington
Dispatches
S. Health
House in Osolo Township Struck by Lightning
Arthur Replogle's residence in Osolo Township was hit by lightning causing a blaze that entered upstairs and set fire to the carpet. Mrs. Replogle was severely stunned but the fire reportedly burned out on its own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Replogle
Osolo Township
South Side Route to be Resumed by C S B N I Company
The C S B N I railway has completed double tracking from Mishawaka to Springbrook and plans to resume interurban service on the south side tracks. A third track at Springbrook is starting, inside the pole line, with two pavilions and turnstiles to enforce entry payment. Elk Hart sidings delayed by double-track work. Middlebury Street siding finished with 40 to 50 workers brought from South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. B. & N. I. Company
C. S. B. & N. I. Railway Company
Mishawaka
Springbrook
South Bend
Ball Park
Elkhart
Middlebury Street
South Beni
Elkhart Boy Rescued From Cistern After Five Minutes
Robert Gottshalk, 28 months old, fell into a cistern at the family home in Elkhart while playing with his sister Lucile. Frank Gruber and others responded to cries for help, Gruber entering the cistern to pull the child to safety as the lid fell back. The water covered only his shoulders and he stood up with head above water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Robert
J. F.gottshalk
Gottshalk
Frank Gruber
Lucile
Mr. Gruber
Hayes Arrested in Forged Check Ring Linking Indiana Banks
J George B Hayes is jailed on charges of passing forged checks in Rockford Illinois. He began Saturday noon and has taken in 384 in checks, with several proven forgeries. Detained witness Mrs Almeda Claremont of Warsaw Indiana says she lost money to him. Detectives probe possible ties to a separate 395 Hebert forgery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. George B. Hayes
Rockford
Ill
Warren Pa
Warsaw
Ind
Almeda Claremont
Hayes
Dr. Hayes
John D. Hebert
Editors to Enjoy an Outing in Indiana Meeting
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association will hold its annual mid-summer meeting and outing in South Bend and Benton Harbor from July 28 to 31. The South Bend Chamber of Commerce invited the group and plans are underway to host editors and their guests with courtesies, including a full day in Benton Harbor. Fred A. Miller of the Tribune directs the South Bend arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
South Bend
Benton Harbor
May Sue Gunness Estate in $1800 suit
Attorney N. E. Rowley of Laporte consults with Attorney Severson of Iola to file in La Porte circuit court a complaint by Ole Budsburg of Iola and relatives as plaintiffs against the Bellar Gunness estate for recovery of 1800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunness
N. E. Rowley
Laporte
Atttorney Severson
Iola
Wis
Ole Budsburg
Bellar Gunness
Onion Day Set At Wolf Lake As Growers Hope For Fine Crop
Onion growers express high hopes for a strong onion crop. A leading grower says the crop has never been better and anticipates no surprises. Onion Day is scheduled for Thursday, August 26 at Wolf Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Lake
Local names listed in brief notice fragment
Readable names in a damaged notice fragment include S. P. Albaugh Mrs. S P Albaugh D W Baker William Chambers Clarence Hunt Anna Stark Mrs Anna Soles Harty Trout and others. The incomplete list appears to be part of a private or public notice with multiple individuals named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Albaugh
D. W. Baker
William ‘Chambers
Clarence Hunt
Anna Stark
Anna Soles
Harty Trout
Economy offers half price linen dresses and suits
Readable text shows a sale at the Economy offering half price on fine linen wash suits, elegant one piece dresses, and gingham dresses. The items are presented as a bulk discount event with strong emphasis on reduced pricing.
Boy Hurls Hand Into Pulley At Farm Accid
Four year old John Dausmin, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Dausmin, residing four miles southwest of New Paris, injured his right hand when his fingers were caught in a hay pulley during unloading. The first two fingers suffered severe lacerations while the rest of the hand sustained lesser injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ed Dausmin
New Paris
Hoffman Aims Dolly 2 10 Trotter At Kalamazoo Park
Dispatches from Kalamazoo Michigan report Harry Hoffman seeks a 2 10 trotter with Dolly five owned by Dr Carson of South Bend. Hoffman operates a large string of horses at Recreation Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Say
Harry Hoffman
Dolly
Carson
South Bend
Elkhart Man Dies After Friendly Work Scuffle
William H. Reed 64, Civil War veteran and night foreman at Lake Shore shops, died at 8 30 pm from injuries after a week old scuffle with a co worker. He suffered a double hernia during the wrestling match. Survived by wife and two sons Harry C. Reed Elkhart and Willard Reed Constantine Mich. Other Elkhart items include fund drive for riverbank park and planned macadam roads by Elkhart Industrial Association. City council to consider removing the city judge office tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Reed
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Reed
Harry C. Reed
Willard Reed
Constantine
Mich
Mortuary Notices from Elkhart Area
MORTUARY RECORD. GRAHAM Mrs. S. J. Graham of 19 miles northeast of Elkhart died Saturday a victim of cerebral softening. She was born in 1845 and is survived by her husband and two daughters. JUDSON Charles Judson, aged 80 years, died at his home in Elkhart yesterday of heart disease. He is survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
S. J. Graham
Elkhart
Judson
Charles Judson
Change in Locations for Hawks Office Shifts
Hawks Electric moved display from Hawks Gortner building to former Lou Wagner building on South Main. Office shifts follow: Drs. Geyer move from room 42 to the vacated display room, J. F. Young moves from room 37 to Drs. Geyer’s old room. Miss Madge Jenkinson also takes a desk in room 42 with Mr. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Electric Company
Hawks Gortner
Lou Wagner
South Main Street
Hawks-Gortner
Drs. Geyer
J. F. Young
Madge Jenkinson
Mr. Young
Fourth of July Marriage Licenses in St Joseph Michigan
Fourth of July marriage licenses issued in St Joseph Michigan list couples including Charles Thomas and Ida Frazier, William Blixen and Amanda Flow ers, Benjamin Miller and Rose King, Delbert Wolfe and Cora Kiesling, George Schoff and Dorothy Overton, and A L Harris with Beatrice Bath. The records show ages and towns of residence for each party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Joseph
Mich
Charles L. Thomas
Bremen
Ida Fy Frazier
Watervliet
William R. Blixen
South Bend
Amanda
V.flowers
Bourbon
Benj. H. Miller
Wabash
Rose B. King
Delbert Wolfe
Marion
Cora Kiesling
Hartford City
George Schoff
Elkhart
Dorothy Overton
A. L. Harris
Beatrice Bath
Bowser Granted Divorce in Laporte Court
Senator Arthur J. Bowser, a prominent Republican figure, obtained a divorce from his wife in Laporte before Judge Mc Mahan. The suit cited cruel and inhuman treatment. Mrs. McMahan did not contest, and alimony was settled outside the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Bowser
Laporte
McMahan
Mad Dog In Whitley County Farm Incident
A mad dog was encountered on the Joseph Waugh farm in Whitley County. The dog reportedly bit another dog several days earlier. Farmers fought to control both animals during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley
Joseph Waugh
Whitley County
Escaped Drowning Of Miss Eunice Bothwell In Elkhart
Miss Eunice Bothwell of Three Rivers Michigan narrowly escaped drowning in the St Joseph river while visiting Elkhart. Friends went to her assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice Bothwell
Three Rivers
Mich
Elkhart
St. Joseph River
Powers at Winona Lecture Draws Crowd
Caleb Powers, the Kentuckian, whose political career has thrilled the American people, lectured at Winona last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Winona
Caleb Powers
Riverview Cemetery Incorporation Formed at Churubusco
Oscar Gandy and W Owen Gandy with Gandy Wimner BD incorporated the Riverview Cemetery Association at Churubusco with capital set at $4,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gandy
W. Owen ‘Gandy
Wimner
Gandy
Riverview Cemetery" Association
Churubusco
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BAR Association Meets
State Board
Society News
City of
PARTY
Clinton, Hil
Commissioners’ Court
Drag River
Mortuary Record
Bowser
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