Council Minutes Chill in Heat as Sidewalk and Fees Debate
In a 100 degree council chamber, minor questions dominate the session. Discussion centers on a $21 water bill from street sprinkler Harrold, a compromise of $10.50, and various sidewalk, gutter, and park-area projects including cement walks on Eighth Street and plans for a $1,000 cottage on Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrold
Knox
Shaffer
Deahl
Beck
Jacob Minger
Richard Collins
Water Works and Light and Cemetery Committees
Fifth Street
Deah
Butterfield
J. D. Harrold
Harrold
Indiana Railway crowds for the Fourth show big drop
The Indiana Railway Company reports about 33 000 passengers traveled by street lines on the Fourth, roughly one fourth fewer than last year. Officials credit systematic policing and safe operations with handling 8 000 to 10 000 local riders while the Springbrook Park closure reduced attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railway Company
Smith
Springbrook Park
Osceola
Dunlaps
South Bend
Mishawaka
Inquest Opens Into Death Of Frank Ganger
Coroner Eisenbeiss held an inquest into the death of Frank D. Ganger whose body was found at the racecourse on Sunday. No verdict yet but likely death by own action. Witnesses examined. finding not yet announced. Marshal Self located Ganger’s bicycle at Bemenderfer’s repair shop. Grover Madiem wins Indiana high school literary contest with essay on Walter Scott’s Land earning a California trip. Prize details and future events follow. Oak Wood Park camp meeting dates revised from July 12 to Aug 12 and run to Aug 25. Indiana Evangelical Association conference camp meeting set at Oak Wood.
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Troyer
Austin
North Main Street
Deabil
Eisenbeiss
Frank D. Ganger
Marshal Self
Ganger
Bemenderfer
Grover Madiem
Orlando Madiem
North Side
Indiana
California
Hayward
Los Angeles
Cal
Goshen
Island Park
Machem
Oak Wood Park
Syracuse
Indiana Conference of the Evangelical Association
Oak Wood
Gentry Dog and Pony Show Tour Stops in Goshen San Dusky
The Gentry Dog and Pony show travels from South Bend to Goshen on Saturday July 26 and heads to Sandusky Ohio via the Lake Shore. John Robinson appears in Goshen on the following Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Dog and Pony Show
Goshen
South Bend
Sandusky
Ohio
Lake Shore
John Robinson
Elkhart Preachers Press Chief for Island Reform
Elkhart merchants clash with clergy over Sunday recreation on the island. Ministers meet with Police Chief Silvers to push enforcement while merchants warn of ruined Sabbath business. Also reported are the death of Miss Bessie E. Bixler and local incidents including Don Keesler’s injury and arrestee Fred McIver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Emmet
Baptist Church
Light
Frazier
Charlies Silvers
Hall pays fine after guilty plea for selling exam questions
Joseph Hall pleaded guilty in Marion circuit court to selling teacher examination questions from Marion Normal College. He was fined 100 dollars and costs. he had a good prior reputation but offered no statements about connections to George W. Ellis or Elkhart County. The case prompted critique of officials and calls for a real inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jozeph Hall
Marion Normal College
Marion
Hall
George W. Ellis
Ellis
Elkhart County
Jones
Indiana
Mr Brick's Interest and the Elkhart Building Controversy
Elkhart residents question how Mr Brown and Mr Brick gained favor with Polish acquaintances and secured a public building. The Omnibus bill carried Elkhart funding despite Brick not introducing it, aided by Myers in the house and Fairbanks in the senate. Brick and Brown defend their influence amid veteran skepticism as elections approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Brown
Brick
South Bend
Count Pulacki
Senate
Mr. Brown
Mr. Brick
Elkbart
Indiana
Myers
House
Fairbanks
Kemp
Fast Michigan Division Train Earns Claim of Speed
Indianapolis News notes the Big Four Michigan division touts No 25 as the region’s fastest train. From Benton Harbor to this city it travels 86 miles via Anderson with multiple stops plus flag stops, yielding about 38 minutes for 36 miles, compared with 50 minutes for the Knickerbocker special and 55 to 60 minutes for other fast trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Pete’’ Orr
Orr
Benton Harbor
Mich
Anderson
Pendleton
Fortville
Brightwood
Massachusetts Avenue
Andersop
Knickerbocker
Change at Postoffice Adds New Clerk and Shifts Staff
Postmaster Sherwin announces a full clerical reorganization at the postoffice. Martin Schnur is appointed as a new clerk. Jerome Alderman shifts to money order and registry duties. LaMar P. Croop becomes general delivery clerk and bookkeeper. Guy Boulton moves to succeed Croop. Guy Lichtenwalter is promoted to replace Boulton. Martin Schnur fills Lichtenwalter's vacancy. Maynard Hoover remains in his current post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin
Martin Schnur
Jerome Alderman
LaMar P. Croop
Alderman
Guy Boulton
Croop
Guy Lichtenwalter
Boulton
Lichtenwalter
Maynard Hoover
Herrold Announces Engagement of Stella M Herrold to John Murray
Rev and Mrs T H D Herrold of Saville Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter Stella M Herrold to John Murray of LaPorte. Miss Herrold taught English at the Goshen high school last year and is well liked in Goshen. The high school vacancy remains unfilled. Dr Vallette dentist over postoffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. D. Herrold
Saville
Ohio
Stella M. Herrold
John Murray
LaPorte
Herrold
Goshen
Miller Youth Dies After Typhoid Pneumonia
Harry Miller aged 21 from Clinton township died July 4 after typhoid malaria worsened to typhoid pneumonia. He joined Clinton church June 1 and funeral was at his parents home with Revs Bont rager and Johns preaching to a large crowd. The item notes his early death near Goshen and mentions W P MacYeary winning second prize in Chicago Tribune contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of
Clinton Church
John Bontrager
D. Johns
Indiana site selections for new government buildings announced
A Washington dispatch reports proposals for sites in Indiana to host new government buildings will be opened this week with Anderson set for Wednesday and other cities on Thursday. Supervising architect Taylor plans to visit Indiana but will delegate the duty as needed. H. E. Bucklen is expected to provide the site at Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Anderson
Taylor
H. E. Bucklen
Elkhart
Shortest Couple From Kendallville Heads Toward Benton Harbor
Mr and Mrs Frank Shade of Kendallville pass through the city en route to Benton Harbor. They are the region’s shortest married couple, each under four feet tall. Shade owns a confectionery store and plans to join a vaudeville company with his wife. The South Bend Times notes Goshen’s Fourth of July celebration drew about 20 000 attendees in a town of 8000, deemed a grand, well managed affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shade
Kendallsville
Benton Harbor
South Bend Times
Teporta
Repairs Begin in Presbyterian Church Interior
Repairs were started yesterday on the church interior and until finished the Sunday-school will meet in the basement. The Presbyterian Sunday-school is evergreen, so basement use continues. Drowned at St. Joe: Mr and Mrs Rudolph Steffick Miss Marie Steffick Robert Wilson and Ward L Kizer all drowned in the St Joe river within 24 hours. Stefficks from Chicago Wilson from Benton Harbor Kizer from South Bend. Mrs A P Boyer received a valuable Angora cat by express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
St. Joe
Rudolph Steffick
Marie Steffick
Robert Wilson
Ward L. Kizer
Stefficks
Chicago
Wilson
Benton Harbor
Kizer
South Bend
Y's Meeting Honors Daisy Rohrer and a City Health Notice
The Y's met at Rev. Pearce's home with 65 present and Daisy Rohrer honored as a charter member before a reception. A memento was given and refreshments served. A city notice urges residents to dispose of garbage in covered receptacles to protect public health, with enforcement planned in summer. signed by J. Albert CooxK, City Health Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y’s
Pearce
Misa Daisy Rohrer
Miss Rohrer
J. Albert Cooxk
Oregon Hops Display Draws Attention in Town Window
D. H. Hawks, the local druggist, features a fine display of Oregon hops in his window alongside malt extract and a popular summer beverage. He touts Oregon hops as the finest and superior to locally grown varieties, noting the window has attracted much attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
D. H. Hawks
Eight bidders vie for Elwood street contract
W W Hatch & Sons of Goshen secured a $30,000 street paving contract in Elwood after a competitive bid with eight bidders. Work will start in ten days. The firm has completed six Elwood contracts totaling $80,000. Ada Gray, famed actress known for East Lynne, died in New York Sunday. she was elderly and in reduced circumstances. Grand excursion from Goshen to St Joe and Benton Harbor on Sunday July 18 via Big Four train. The Relief Corps ladies plan a picnic at Island Park Elkhart tomorrow afternoon at 1 30. A horse attached to Stiver’s wagon ran away in the opera house alley with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Goshen
Elwood
Ada Gray
East Lynne
New York
St. Joe
Benton Harbor
Big Four
Goghen
Graham & Morton
The
Relief Corps
Island Park
Elkhart
Stiver
Opera House
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Eighth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Parkside
W. W. Hatch
Washington Street
Second East
Mr. Knox
Hatch
Violett
Oak Ridge
Wogeman
Cemetery
Crowell
Scott
Sewerage and Drainage
Douglas Street
Maine
Western Rubber Works
Widner
Sidewalks and Bridges
Lake Shore Company
Wilkinson
Main Street
Mary Hale
Clinton
Fifth
Bert Weyburn
Second
Obrecht
Robert E. Chatten
South Eighth
Inter-Urban Land Company
Mr. Obrecht
Kronk
Poorbaugh
Hamilton
East Goshen
Manville
Water Worke and Light
Meyer
Cook
R. B. Kelly
Frank Kelly
South Sixth Street
William Parfitt
Ee Ee
Eeaet
ARC Department
Water Department
Total
Eneseesae
Paica-vreisiiys
Incst
Vesneseneneese
Incandescent Department
Frank Ganger
Chief Silvers
Barry Ball
New Mexico
Harry Ball
Bixler
Bessie E. Bixler
Norman Keesler
Don
Dochelles
MedIver
Bond
Fred McIver
Johnny Schourr
Justice Whisler
Pug Pettit
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Joseph Hall
Gressman
BIG Four Flyer
Michigan
Naptisis
Dr. Vallette
Mortuary Record
W. P. MacYeary
South Bend Sunday News
Chicago Sunday Tribune
MacHenry
Kendallville
A. P. Boyer
Express
Y's
King Dodo
Studebaker
East
Daly's Theatre
Tremont Theatre
Boston
Daly's
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