Delayed Contracts for Court House Reconstruction
County commissioners conferred with Architect Patton but postponed awarding contracts for the additional 4000 needed to the 16000 already appropriated. If the council approves the extra funds, bids can be awarded next Tuesday. otherwise new bids must be sought. Local bidders are named for gas, electric, mosaic, hardware, and heating work amid current cost pressures and a delay on structural iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Court House
Cannon
C. E. Katz
C. H. Maloney
McCormack and Co
Hawks Hardware Co
Chicago
Filthy Down Town Alleys Prompt City Action
Citizens report filthy down town paved alleys in need of immediate attention. Ashes and dirt litter the lanes between Main and Fifth, from Lincoln avenue north to Clinton, with dead animals visible in the alleys. The alleys were paved last fall at high cost and require sustained cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Fifth
Lincoln Avenue
Clinton
Apples and Fruits Outlook for Bristol Grower
George Milburn of Bristol reports the apple crop will be almost a total loss this year while peaches show stronger yields than in recent years. Pears are disappointing and plums range from fair to good. Grapes look excellent and cherries suffered a half crop. Berries are plentiful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Milburn
Bristol Fruit Raiser
Startling confession in Lake Shore wreck case debated
Robert Cahill, 17, claimed he could name the people who threw the switch at Mentor Ohio causing the Lake Shore wreck. Cleveland police investigated and found the tale a fake aimed at securing his freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentor
Lake Shore
Robert Cahill
Cleveland
Jefferson theatre seats ordered for 768 chairs
E L Jones contracted with the Thomas Kaine Company of Chicago to supply 768 chairs for the new Jefferson theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theatre
E. L. Jones
Thomas Kaine Company
Chicago
Young Lad On South Main Suspected Of Repeated Theft
Officers probe repeated thefts by a youth from South Main Street. The case is under investigation and an arrest is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Births in Ath en s Michigan at Jefferson Street home
A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mrs. George Spurry of Athens Michigan at her sister’s Jefferson street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spurry
Athens, Mich
Jefferson Street
Peter Trainor In Jail On Intoxication Charge
Peter Trainor was jailed on intoxication and held until Monday for trial. Constable Heath arrested him last night. Trainor paid 30 dollars inJustice Whisler's court on Thursday. If sent to the stone yard he must appear before City Judge Peters or the circuit court. Trainor dodges saloon restrictions and seeks release amid a crowded case. After a third offense the justice may transfer him for a stonyard sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Trainor
Trainor
Heath
Justice Whisler
Stone Yard
Peters
Goshen
Hosteter
Young Man Cries Mental Breakdown In Goshen
William Cripe 27, laborer, was taken from his mother’s North Main street home after showing signs of insanity. He threatened neighbors with a knife during a haircut request, was jailed by Marshal Banta, and is thought to be moved to Longcliff asylum soon for melancholic hallucinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cripe
John Cripe
North Main Street
New Paris
Lonecliff
Cripe
Goshen
Marshal Banta
Longcliff
Lagrange County Man Suicides In Corn Crib
Barney Odell aged 35, son of Mr and Mrs Melancthon Odell, died by self inflicted gunshot at his parents home in Lagrange County. He reportedly used a string tied to a double barreled shotgun trigger to shoot himself in the corn crib after going to the barn. An inquest returned a verdict of death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Odell
Melancthon Odell
Lagrange County
Lagrange Democrat
A. J. Hostetler
Shipshewana
South Bend Man Elijah C Taylor Denotes Vanishing Mystery
Elijah C. Taylor, a Civil War veteran, disappeared Sunday morning after telling his wife he would end his troubles. He has a history of insanity episodes and violent conduct, twice confined in the county jail for about three weeks. An insane asylum commission deemed him insane but he was not admitted due to crowding at Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah C. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Logansport
Elkhart County Wheat Outlook and Local Harvest Notes
Farmers in Elkhart County expect about 18 bushels of wheat per acre this year with some fields as high as 5, while others fall below 18. Rye runs 15 to 18 bushels. oats look fair. corn is stunted but healthy overall. Hay and clover yields set records. peppermint raisers Nye Kirkendorfer and Miller cover about 75 acres and anticipate a strong crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
P. F. Nye
M. Kirkendorfer
M. Miller
Rev Charles S Medbury to Preach at St Pauls South Bend
Col George Studebaker has secured Rev Charles S Medbury former chaplain of the 157th Ind Reg to preach at St Pauls Methodist in South Bend for morning and evening services tomorrow. Militiamen and 157th soldiers are invited to attend as a reunion. Capt Henry W Pease was notified that all veterans who served in the 157th during the Spanish American War should hear Medbury preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8
Studebaker
Charles S. Medbury
157Th Ind
St. Pauls Methodist Church
South Bend
157Th
Henry W. Pease
Co. G
Rex
South Bend Company
Col. Studebaker
Rev
Medbury
Elkhart Republicans Set to Name City Chair Amid Tension
A. R. Beardsley and A. P. Kent influence Elkhart GOPs as they delay choosing a city central committee chair. Ira H. Church would lead if chosen. A fire destroys A Shook home north of Elkhart, insured loss. St Pauls M E church in Elkhart to be dedicated tomorrow by Rev. Dr. Parr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's M. E
Elkhart
Parr
Kokomo
Herr Hertram's House Closed Without Liquor License
County commissioners of St. Joseph county refuse Bruno Hertram a liquor license for the Half Way House near Springbrook park known as Mothers Place. The establishment may operate under a government license but cannot sell or permit liquor on the premises. It has long been a disgrace with disreputable patrons, especially on Saturday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
Bruno Hertram
Springbrook Park
Cork Leg in Court in Suit Over Damages
J. C. Strange sues Pere Marquette Railway for 25000 damages for loss of a leg. In LaPorte circuit court he produced an artificial leg he had not worn in court. He had recently worked at Springbrook park earning 12 dollars weekly and a room. A spectator’s tip led to detailing the cork leg on the stand. He said the leg has been used since last year but caused stump chafing. he used it at the refreshment stand but not in court to show where amputated. Plaintiffs' lawyers viewed the move as not harmful to their case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Strange
Pere Marquette Railway Company
LaPorte
Strange
Springbrook Park
Family Stricken With Smallpox In South Bend
The Clevinger family including Mr and Mrs Clevinger and their 15 year old son battle smallpox. A quarantined nurse is stationed in the home while east side cases show signs of recovery. Disinfection and fumigation are planned with release after thorough disinfection. A benefit social will aid Mrs Henry Kline widow of a smallpox victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Clevinger
South Bend
Clevinger
Henry Kline
Leesburg Woman Suffers After Lake Shore Attack
Miss Miriam Diehl of Leesburg, 32, daughter of Frank Deihl, lies in serious condition at Agard Rest Sanitarium near Lake Bluff, Chicago, after an assault by an unidentified drunken man. The Chicago American reports she fought off the attacker, swooned, and was found unconscious on the lake shore with critical condition renewed last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Diehl
Frank Deihl
Leesburg
Agard Rest
Lake Bluff
Chicago
Chicago American
Miriam Deihl
Warsaw
Ind
Rural Delivery Demand by District Terms
The Twelfth district leads with 13 petitions pending for rural service. The Second and Fourth districts follow with 12 each. The Thirteenth district will see more petitions as Elkhart county requests complete service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Property Sale Granted for Tribune Printing Co In Four Cities
Judge Funk of the St. Joseph circuit court granted the petition of Tribune Printing Co to sell property of Commercial Credit Exchange in South Bend Goshen Elkhart and Garrett. The Garrett property was appraised at 4000 dollars including 2000 dollars in old accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune Printing Co
South Bend
Commercial Credit Exchange
Goshen, Elkhart
Garrett
Funk
St. Joseph
Fifty Phones Burned Out At Home Telephone Company
Electrical disturbances over several days burned out more than fifty phones of the Home Telephone company and hindered operator connections. Repairs are under way and the plant should be back to normale soon. A new switchboard is not expected to be installed before August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Telephone Company
Husband missing wife and money in Michigan case
Ea Shell a Fort Wayne fruit commission man went to Michigan on Thursday to buy fruit. He left 140 dollars with his wife. He returned to find his wife gone along with the money her clothing and all the fine china. They had been married eight years and had no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Shell
Fort Wayne
Goshen Resident Defends Stay Despite Paper's Claim
Mrs. Ida Cripe-Miller refutes a rival paper's report that she was ordered to leave town. She states she remains a Goshen resident and will continue paying property taxes there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Cripe-Miller
Goshen
Will Be Married Tonight In Wolf Lake
Alphas Zollinger and Miss Flo Flos sie May FraZure of Wolf Lake plan to marry tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs J A Zollinger on New Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphas
Zollinger
Flossie May Frazure
Wolf Lake
J. A. Zolinger
New Main Street
Sunday services at St James church halted
Sunday evening services at St James church have been discontinued and will not resume until mid September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Will Attend Elks' Meeting in Buffalo
Mr and Mrs Clare Ellis and Mes srs Chas Kelly George Krutz and Arthur Swartz will attend the Elks meeting in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Clare Ellis
Messrs
Chas. Kelly
George Krutz
Arthur Swartz
Buffalo
Culver School Receives Two More Cutters and New Launch
The navy department increased Culver Military Academy cutters to six and added a $2,500 auto boat for instructor use during drills. The Violet Louise, twin sister of the ship at Culver, won Chicago’s Great Lakes Challenge Cup on June 24. The Culver boat will be christened the Admiral Togo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Culver Military School
Academy
Maxinkuckee
Violet Louise
Chicago
Culver
Admiral Togo
Calis Husband Ungrateful in LaPorte Divorce
Mrs. Suzia Kreidler files for divorce from Albert Kreidler after alleging threats to chloroform her. She seeks $5,000 alimony, recounting she supplied $600 to court and marry him, and later financed his rise to wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calis
Suzia Kreidler
LaPorte
Albert Kreidler
Gasoline Motors Tested for Train Movement at Indiana Yards
The Lake Shore company conducts practical tests of gasoline motors in the South Bend and Collinswood yards to move trains. If successful the motors would replace pony engines across major yards and possibly suburban service where trolley competition is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
South Bend
Ind
Collinswood
Farmer Nearly Dies From Paris Green Poisoning
A Huntington county farmer inhaled Paris green mixed with ashes and flour while spraying potato vines. The wind carried fine particles into his lungs, nearly killing him, but a physician saved his life. He warns others to apply poison only with windward precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington County
Paris
Carnival Coming to West Lincoln Avenue in July
L. R. Harris, general agent of the Hoosier Amusement Company owned by Zimmerman and Long, arranged for an exhibit on the Rowell lot in West Lincoln Avenue for the week of July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Harris
Hoosier Amusement Company
Zimmerman & Long
Rowell] Lot
West
Lincoln Avenue
Banking Law Declared Unconstitutional by Marion Court
Judge Fremont Alford of Marion County criminal court ruled the recent banking law placing private banks under state supervision unconstitutional. The decision will be appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Alford
Marion County Criminal Court
Mrs Brick Rescues Laundryman From Attack
Mrs. Brick wife of Congressman Brick saves Q M Taggart a laundryman from serious injury by a vicious bulldog She strikes the dog with a broomstick stunning the animal and ending the attack in minutes
Zartman to Preach on City Government at Grace Reformed
Rev. Dr. A. K. Zartman of Grace Reformed Church Fort Wayne formerly of Goshen will preach on City Government. The topic is practical and vital and will attract a large congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Zartman
Grace Reformed Church
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Hanly to Address Valparaiso College Graduates
Gov J Frank Hanly will deliver the commencement address at Valparaiso College on August 17 for the class of 1 027 graduates at the annual exercises.
Marriage Licenses Passed in Goshen and Surrounding Areas
Harry F. Floerkey of Goshen, 22, and Maude E. Mock of Goshen, 22. Irwin Culp of Wakarusa, 22, and Della Jessup of Goshen, 21. Alphus Ira Zollinger of Wolf Lake, 20, and Flossie May Frazure of Wolf Lake, 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Floerkey
Goshen
Maude E. Mock
Irwin Culp
Wakarusa
Della Jessup
Alphus Ira Zollinger
Wolf Lake
Flossie May Frazure
Smiths Return From Canada Honeymoon
Mr and Mrs Walter Smith arrived home from Canada where they spent their honeymoon. They will be at home to friends after Sept 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Walter Smith
Canada
Mrs. Smith
George Teagarden Suffering from Blood Poisoning
George Teagarden of South Main Street is suffering from septic poisoning of the right hand, with the condition described as blood poisoning and prompting home attention and potential medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Teagarden
South Main Street
Brick appoints postmasters with loose character regard
The Middebury Independent notes that Congressman Brick is selecting postmasters in major district cities with less concern for personal character than Governor Hanly would.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middebury
Congressman Brick
Gov
Hanly
Wolcottville Merchant Jaynes Tuck Struck Paralytic Stroke
Jaynes Tuck, a well known Wolcottville merchant, suffered a paralytic stroke and his condition is critical. He is a prominent local figure and his illness is a major concern for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaynes Tuck
Wolcottville
Local Residents Plan Short Vacations
Mrs. I. O. Dodge left for Minneapolis and St. Paul to be gone ten days. Charles R. Parker of the Goshen post office is arranging to go to Detroit Michigan and surrounding territory to spend a two weeks vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. Dodge
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Charles R. Parker
Goshen
Detroit
Mich
Various Indiana notices from Huntington to Liberty township
Readable items report factory start at Huntington with seventy machines and one hundred girl operators. Obituary notes include Mrs Florence Greismeyer of Danville from lamp explosion burns and Dr N W Dean of Hamilton and Tippecanoe counties dying aged 76. Also Henry B Wecht fined for burying Frank Lewis without permit. John W Wynkoop critically ill at Columbia City aged 79. A Wabash lodge carnival planned with Seamen Milli ken Mardi Gras act. Samuel Shearer hid 3000 dollars in Hammond. it disappeared. Barney Odell commits suicide in LaGrange county. Corunna plans to reform a band led by Milo B Calkin. Emancipation Day celebration in Marcin with speakers Shelton and Williams. Oil leases canceled in Wabash county. oil discovery 12 years ago noted. Infant scalding death in Michigan City. Keystone postmaster Wellington Young acquitted of attempted assault via alibi. Wabash Elks face a lawsuit over courthouse searchlight. Anti-Saloon League remonstrance blocks four saloons in Liberty township. Muncie Elks light incident endangers riders. Logansport hospital report on Swartz guardian settlement and Chicago wreck deaths. Bluffton council rejects 3000 for circuit court. loan rule contested. Cook murder trial expenses drain last year’s court funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Florence Greismeyer
Danville
Waynetown
Ind
Henry B. Wecht
Angola
Frank Lewis
Helmer
John W. Wynkoop
Whitley County
Columbia City
That County
Wabash Lodge of Eagles
Seamen-Milliken
Samuel Shearer
Hammond
N. W. Dean
Hamilton
Tippecanoe
Barney Odell
van Buren Township
Lagrange County
Corunna
DeKalb County
Indiana
Milo B. Calkin
Fort Wayne
Marcin
James N. Shelton
Indianapolis
James Williams
Pittsburg
Wabash County
Lafontaine
James B. Payne
Denham
Michigan City
Wellington Young
Keystone
Wells County
Walbert
Young
Muncie
Liberty Township
Logansport Hospital For
J. W. Swartz
Garrett
B. & O. Company
Swartz
Brighton Park
Chicago
Bluffton
Cook
Blackford
Water to be rolley after hydrant flushing, city warns
The city water department reports water will be rolley for several days due to hydrant flushing. U. S. Dill, Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water Department
U. S
Engineer Templing's whistle deafens him. doctor consulted
E W Templing, Lake Shore passenger engineer from Elkhart, went deaf after whistling near two long freight trains in a passing section between Lybeck and Elkhart. A specialist examined him and could not say if hearing would return. He had no prior deafness and fears the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Templing
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Chicago
Lybbeck
Templing
Mr. Templing
Claims Belgian Estate in Belgium and Indiana
Mrs. Sarah Remner returns to Columbia City from Belgium claiming a $50,900 estate left by her father Leopold Turney now 82 and in the Whitley county poor house. She says arrangements with European lawyers will secure her father and mother’s estates, noting four children involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Remner
Columbia City
Belgium
Leopold Turney
Whitley County
Turney
Columbia City Post
Remer
Winamac Pleads Pulaski County For Epileptic Hospital
The Winamac Republican urges locating the state hospital for epileptics in Pulaski County. It notes the county’s low death rate, strong railroad access, and affordable land available in large tracts at a fraction of other areas’ cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski County
Winamac Republican
Elks of South Bend Promote July 11 Park Event
The Elks invite the public to Springbrook Park on Tuesday July 11 for a day of amusement led by a South Bend vs LaPorte Elks baseball game. Evening attractions include a Roller Coaster Laughing Gallery and a Casino show with a vaudeville company and the debut of song The Jolly Elk. Elkhart Goshen LaPorte and Niles Elks expected in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks of
South Bend
Springbrook Park
LaPorte Elks
Elkhart
Goshen
LaPorte
Niles
Ward Watson Seen as Possible Republican Attorney General Candidate
Ward Watson drew support from many state friends as a potential Republican nominee for attorney general. He attended State Bar Association meetings in Indianapolis on Thursday and Friday and was cheered by fellow lawyers who urged him to run. Watson previously sought nomination in 1902 when CG W Miller was chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Watson
Watson
Indianapolis
State Bar Association
Mr. Watson
CG. W. Miller
Swartz and Smith Visit Fort Wayne Sunday
Fort Wayne will host Walter Swartz and Matt Smith on Sunday. The paper notes a Sick List including a five year old daughter of Rev. Rueckheim who is ill and Mr Sheets of West Goshen with a boil on his hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Walter Swartz
Matt Smith
Fort Wayne
Rueckheim
Heath visits Knox. returns to farming after leaving Chicago
QO W Heath of Knox Indiana visits his father Amos C Heath on the North Side. He now runs a poultry farm near Knox after leaving Chicago permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. W. Heath
Knox, Ind
Amos C. Heath
North Side
Mr. Heath
Knox
Chicago
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St. Paul’s Church
A. Shook
the Forks
A. R. Beardsley
Ira H. Church
Brick
Beardsley
A. P. Kent
Review
James H. State
Eisenbeiss
Kent
Herr Hertram
Cork
Togo
Paris Green
Fire Insurance
L. Burr Whippy
Passim Cigar, & Cents
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