Deputy Sheriff To Escort Escaped Prisoner To Jeffersonville
Deputy Sheriff Chatten left for Joliet Illinois to take charge of Eddie Shannon upon release and return him to the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville to complete a sentence from Elk hart circuit court. Shannon escaped from Elkhart jail, had prior arrests in Milwaukee and Chicago, and was once involved in a bloody fight at a republican judicial convention. Probate matters note the will of Lawrence Bartlett died May 29 granting his estate to daughter Katharine Elizabeth Barrett with Edna B. Thomas excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatten
Joliet
Ill
Eddie Shannon
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Elkhart
Shannon
Elkhart County
A. Elmer Manning
South Bend
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Ilinois
Lawrence Bartlett
Katherine Elizabeth Barrett
Edna B. Thomas
Goshen Youth Wins Second Year Scholarship in Chicago
Robert Gortner Beck son of Mr and Mrs J C Beck junior and Goshen High School graduate of 1908 receives a second year scholarship at a Chicago university. Award based on high grades shown during postgraduate work here. He will enter the university October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gortner Beck
J. C. Beck, Jrr
Goshen High School
Chicago University
Beck
Mishler Loses Foot After Street Car Accident
John Mishler, the barber of South Bend, suffered the amputation of his left foot after being struck by a street car in Elkhart on Sunday July 4. Gangrene developed as toes and bones failed to heal, then his right leg was removed just below the knee shortly after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishler
John Mishler
South Bend
Elkhart
Lake Shore lowers fare to Chicago on July fifteenth
On Thursday July 15 a lower rate to Chicago takes effect on the Lake Shore. A 20 cent reduction applies to a round trip ticket bringing the fare to $2.25 one way and the round trip to $4.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Shore
Married Couple Reunite in Mishawaka Milburn Hotel
Frederick T. Perry and Mrs. Mary F. Cutlip of Streator were married in Mishawaka at the Milburn hotel after a long separation that began thirteen years ago following a lover's quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Frederick T. Perry
Mary F. Cutlip
Streator
Milburn Hotel
Special Car for Bond Buyers On Winona Line
The Winona Interurban Railway Co. ran a special car today over its lines carrying prospective bond buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Interurban Railway Co
Furniture Refinishing Offer From Nymeyer and Kercher
An old piece of furniture can be refinished now. The service promises a quality job by Nymeyer and Kercher to revive the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nymeyer & Kercher
Wanted General Purpose Horse Appears in Local Ads
See John Blough at Blough Bros. and Mehl’s Hardware Store for a general purpose horse. Nellie Leavy scheduled to sing Beautiful Eyes at the Irwin Opera House, date unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Purpose Horse
John Blough
Blough Bros. & Mehl’s
Nellie Leavy
Irwin Opera House
Death of Goshen Merchant in Chicago Fair Store
Herman Goldstein 58 longtime Goshen clothier died suddenly in the Fair store where he worked in Chicago. He left Goshen years ago for Chicago with his family. Survived by wife Pauline Meyer and three children Eli Benjamin Amelia. Funeral and burial details to be announced. he was a Mason Elk and Odd Fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Fair Store
Chicago
Herman Goldstein
Fair
Goldstein
Democrat
Roy D. Keehn
Eli Goldstein
Mr. Goldstein
Prussia
Abe Kaatz
New York
Kaatz & Goldstein
Pauline Meyer
Samuel Meyer
Eli
Benjamin
Amelia
Roy D. Keehin
Marshall Field
Sharigs Israel Cemetery
Mortuary notices from Elkhart list Hamilton child and Shook matriarch
Hamilton Floyd A. Hamilton 10, son of Fr H Hamilton, dies after long rheumatic heart illness at grandparents north of Elk Hart. Father a missing Philippines soldier. mother later died. grandfather a civil war veteran. Shook Polly died at Alfred Shook’s Elkhart home ageнын 1822 birth, survived by sons Alfred Wan Shook and Abraham Shook, and daughter Sabina Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Shook
Elkhart
Cleveland Township
Alfred
Wan. Shook
Abraham Shook
Cleveland
Sabina Thomas
Appointment Needed After Cadet Fails Naval Test
Representative Barnhart reports Gilbert Ray Warren of New Carlisle passed the mental exam for a naval cadetship at Annapolis but failed the physical test due to color blindness. He could not distinguish green from several other colors. A replacement cadet will be appointed from the Thirteenth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Gilbert Ray Warren
New Carlisle
Annapolis
Thirteenth
Liquor License Advertisements From Elkhart Firms
Advertising for licenses appears from George E. Sherman of the Hotel Bucklen Elkhart Louis Ginsburg also of Elkhart both out of business for some time with Wm Hite quitting tonight An advertising push is also planned by Adolph Mease who closes in Elkhart this week to advertise liquor licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sherman
Bucklen
Elkhart
Louis Ginsburg
Wm. Hite
Regal car completes altered transcontinental test route
The Regal automobile on a trans continental test tour passed Valapariso yesterday afternoon. The run originally planned Goshen as a stop, but the route was changed. It departed New York on July 5 and aims to reach San Francisco by August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regal
Valapariso
Goshen
New York
San Francisco
Zehring suit moved to Elkhart superior court
Edwin B. Zehring versus C N B and N J railway damages suit has been venued from South Bend to the Elkhart superior court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Zehring
C. 8. B. & N. J. Railway Company
South Bend
Elkhart Superior Court
Blended Flours Boost Pleasant Homes and Wealth
Pleasant homes and fat pocketbooks are found where Blended Flours Gerbelle and Never Fail are used, linking quality flour brands to improved living and savings for households and cooks.
Economy Offers Half Price Wash Dresses
A brief note announces a sale of wash dresses at half price, promising a very fair assortment for shoppers.
Comedy Show at Irwin Opera House Tonight
A lively comedy show unfolds at the Irwin Opera House this evening. Audiences can expect a roster of standout performers delivering lighthearted humor and sharp observational bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Opera -House
Lake Shore Victim Found Near Howesville
Charles Silverton of Lake Shore Drive Chicago was found dead on the Lake Shore tracks near Howesville Laporte. He may have fallen from a freight train or been struck by tram p behavior. the incident is under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Charles Silverton
Lake Shore Drive
Chicago
Lake Shore
Howesville
Silverton
Tration death on Niles bridge shocks town
A. E. Boulton, 70, was struck and killed by a Southern Michigan traction car while crossing the long Berrien Springs bridge in Niles. His body was thrown into the river and recovered about two hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles, Mich
A. E. Boulton
Southern Michigan Traction
Berrien Springs
Poisoned Baby by Mother near Fort Wayne
Mrs. Ralph Bump, 28, on a farm near Fort Wayne, forced carbolic acid on her four months old baby, then attempted suicide. The infant died. the mother lies in critical condition, not expected to live, and is jailed in Fort Wayne. The crime is described as one of Allen county’s most horrible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bump
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Goshen Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers
Goshen Rebekah Lodge No. 356 installed its officers last evening led by N G Mrs Wesley Reams V G Mrs A J Quinn Sec Mrs John Hale Warden Mrs Cowan Con Mrs O J Palmer Chaplain Mrs Self I G Mrs Breiding O G Mrs L G Minnich R S N G Mrs Warren IL S N G Mrs Barclay R S V G Mrs Gotham L S V G Mrs Gortner Fin Sec Mrs Troyer Treasurer W Reams
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Rebekah Lodge
N. G
Wesley Reams
V. G
A. J. Quinn
John Hale
Cowan Con
O. J. Palmer
Self
I. G
Breiding
O. G
L. G. Minnich
R.S.N G
R.S.N G.—Mird. Warren. IL. S. N. G
Barclay
Gotham
Gortner
Fin
Troyer
W. Reams
Auburn Courier Praises Bell Telephone Service Improvement
The Auburn Courier credits Stanley Van Fleit, ex Milford manager, for major gains since 1904. Subscribers rose from 308 to 900 city and 300 rural. Farmers, and an exceptional corps of hello girls, are noted as a highlight in a four column feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Courier
Bell Telephone
Stanley van Fleit
Milford
Exchange
the Courier
Defalcation Recovered Against Union Surety Co In Indiana Case
In St Joseph Superior Court Special Judge A G Graham awarded Twin City Grocery Co of Elkhart judgment for 1573 31 plus 42 12 interest against Union Surety Co tied to Vern Siple formerly of Goshen who left South Bend while acting as the grocery companys agent. He has not been heard from and the Surety Co must locate and punish him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Superior Court
A. G. Graham
Twin City Grocery’ Company of
Elkhart
Union Surety Co
Vern Siple
Goshen
South Bend
The
Surety Co
Brazil Prosecutor Dismisses Charges Against Beer Club
Prosecutor Hughes agrees to drop charges against the Social Alliance Drinking Club also called the Beer Club on condition the group disbands. The case ends a dispute involving Caod Citizens' League and the salon element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Brazil
Social Alliance Drinking Club
Beer Club
Caod Citizens’ League
Salson
Eulogies of Brick Published for Indiana Friends
Representative Barnhart arranged 2000 copies of the eulogies delivered in the House and Senate on the late A. L. Brick of Indiana. The pamphlets are expected to be printed bound and distributed to Mr. Brick’s friends in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Barnhart
House
Senate
A. L. Brick
Indiana
Hammond Man Fatally Injured Chasing Pullet
Charles Bucklen, a Hammond farmer, was fatally injured while trying to catch a pullet for Sunday dinner. The bird fled behind a horse, Bucklen seized it, the horse stepped on his brain and trampled him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bucklen
Bucklen
Not Guilty in Canadian Gun Shooting Case
Bentley Matthews of South Bend was found blameless by a jury after shooting Russell J. Grose of Uxbridge Ontario while cleaning a gun at Garver Lake. The verdict absolves Matthews of criminal responsibility in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Bentley Matthews
South Bend
Russell J. Grose
Uxbridge
Ont
Garver Lake
Five lines and all good ones for the money in refrigerators
The Hawks list include McCray Bohn Minnesota White Mountain and Cold Storage from Hard ware Co. All the Hawks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MccCray, Bohn
Minnesota
White Mountain
Hawks. Hardware Co
Economy Sale Notes on Fine Linen Wash
Linen items on sale with prices noted. Prices shown include five dollar wash cont uits formerly twelve fifty and fifteen. The ad emphasizes affordable laundry pricing under Economy branding.
Resurfacing 2nd Street Planned After Bond Failure
Central Bermudez Co which did the Second street pavement in Elkhart failed and was absorbed by Barber Asphalt. Bonds covering the work proved worthless when City Bonding Safety Deposit and Trust Co of Philadelphia collapsed. Barber assumes 5000 liability. 1500 expended. resurfacing planned at 85 to 90 cents per square yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Bermudez Co
Elkhart
City Bonding, Safety Deposit and Trust Co
Philadelphia
Central Bermudez Company
Barber Asphalt Company
Second Street
Prosecutor Threatened Over Law Crusade
An unsigned bold letter was sent to Ralph Smith, prosecutor of the 32nd district in Laporte, threatening to dynamite his residence and blow his family into atoms. The note attacks Smith over his crusade against blind tigers and law violators, prompting precautionary concerns from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
Laporte
32Nd Judicial District
Smith
Mr. Smith
Maccabee
Goshen
Insane Indianapolis Man Confesses Secrecy At Jail
An alleged 40 year old from Indianapolis, Fred A. Mitchell, begged for an ax or knife to fend off imagined attackers and tigers. Jail officials report he spoke of being John the Baptist confidentially while insisting to the public he is Fred A. Mitchell. He appeared well educated and may have escaped from a hospital, pleading not to be put in a straight jacket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Mitchell
Indianapolis
South Bend
John, the Baptist
Phi Delta Kappa Delegates Meet At Bluffton To Patch Quarrels
Delegates from Phi Delta Kappa chapters will meet in Bluffton on Monday to mend quarrels from the recent national meeting. The local chapter has closed its club for an indefinite period. Meetings are held in the Leidner building on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delta Kappa
Bluffton
Leidner
South Main Street
Governor Paroles Guillieford on Board’s Recommendation
Acting on the board of pardons recommendation Governor Marshall paroles H B Guillieford of South Bend who was sentenced in 1908 for theft. The governor also refuses parole for Armstrong who was sent up from South Bend years ago for second degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Pardons
Gov. Marshall
H.B. Guillieford
South Bend
Armstrong
Justice Whisler’s Court Clears Offender on Illness
Dominick Kirby was brought before Justice Whisler on a charge of intoxication. Officer Berth made the arrest. He was discharged after it was found he was ill rather than drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Kirby
Whisler’s Court
Berth
Kirby
Out for Beveridge in Indiana Senate Race
The South Bend Tribune endorses Albert J. Beveridge for senator and the Fort Wayne News says he will have no opposition, discarding the Han ly idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
South Bend Tribune
Albert J. Beveridge
Fort Wayne News
Hanly
Congressman Barnhart Voices Dissatisfaction Over Tariff Bill
In Washington, Congress man Barnhart stated while interviewed on the Aldrich tariff bill that the people of the country have good reason to feel dissatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Barnhart
Laporte Man Dies in Bed After Overwork
A. J. Williams, 46, of Laporte, was found dead in bed by his wife. The death is attributed to overwork as the immediate cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J., Williams
Laporte
Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Vitality
A social critique asserts many women hide behind hair issues and promotes Parisian Sage as a guaranteed remedy for dandruff falling hair and itching scalp. The ad cites Dr Sabourand’s theory, Jenner's guarantee, and a money back plan with the product advertised for 50 cents per bottle sold by H N Jenner in Goshen, with the Giroux Manufacturing Co. Buffalo listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dr. Sabourand
Sabour
Goshen
H. N. Jenner
America
Foy the
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Poor Relief Totals by Township in Recent Quarter
The report lists township by township poor relief received in the latest quarter. Benton Clinton Cleveland Elkhart Harrison Jefferson Locke Middlebury Olive Union Washington York and others show varying amounts, with totals and some terse annotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bango
Benton
Cotscord
Clinton
Cleveland
Elkhart
Harrison
Olive
Union
Washington
York
King the giant horse to tour Indiana county fairs
Jerry Herrold will exhibit King the giant horse at county fairs starting in Montpelier Indiana the week of July 19 and continuing weekly through Kendallville and Fort Wayne before moving to Dallas Texas for the state exposition. Bentz resigns. Bert Mignery will handle barking duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Herrold
King
Montpelier
Ind
Hagerstown
Middletown
Newcastle
Muncie
Elwood
Marion
Valparaiso
Fort Wayne
Adrian
Mich
Kendallville
Herrold
Dallas
Tex
Bentz
Bert Mignery
Drowning Recall of Syracuse Lake Tragedy
The Syracuse lake drowning of Miss Eva Miles aged 17 and George Link aged 20 from about 25 years ago is recalled after the recent drowning at Lake Wawasee. They were betrothed, skating on ice at dusk, and were found the next day in each other’s arms. Miss Miles was sister to Elmer Miles of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Lake Wawasee
Syracuse Lake
Eva Miles
George Link
Miss Miles
Elmer Miles
Torok Dies After Explosion Injury in South Bend
John Torok, a 12 year old, died at Epworth hospital from lockjaw after a dynamite firecracker blast in South Bend on July 4. The wound was neglected and deteriorated before medical aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torok
Lock Jaw
John Torok
South Bend
Epworth
Boy Returns Home After Runaway Trip to Mishawaka
George Buell age 15 and Bert Kelly age 17 left East Warsaw for Mishawaka seeking work and returned home last Sunday and appear reluctant to leave Warsaw for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Buell
Bert Kelly
Warsaw
Mishawaka
Baseball Sunday doubleheader slated for Island Park ground
Base Ball Sunday adds two games with the Greys meeting Coldwater Michigan at Island Park next Sunday afternoon. The Elkhart barbers face the local Barbers at Tonawanda the following Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greys
Coldwater
Mich
Island Park
Elkhart
Cleaning Walls With Soap and Water Tips
A fragment notes cleaning walls with soap and water. Mentioned names Nymeyer and Kercher appear as part of a mixed quotation. The text implies a basic maintenance tip without broader context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nymeyer
Kercher
Local notes from the Midwest Indiana region
The report surveys topics across St Joseph County and nearby towns including South Whitley musketeers runaways and oat crops fair. It notes attempts to buy voting machines in St Joseph County and water supply checks in Laporte. It highlights a knife attack in South Bend and plans for new water sources in Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
Locals Carry News of Visits and Travels
A flurry of travel notes shows residents and visitors from Goshen and surrounding towns visiting Chicago, Detroit, Kendallville, South Bend, and Indianapolis. Dates span a recent week with many returning home. events include furniture shows, family reunions, and brief stays in lakeside towns.
Laying New Tracks on Lake Shore Line Progresses Rapidly
The laying of the third and fourth tracks on the Lake Shore main line between Elkhart and Toledo proceeds with a large workforce. Tracks have been laid from Holland to Millbury and grading extends beyond. Finish is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Toledo
Holland
Millbury
Barnhart Aids Woman In Deportation Appeal
Representative Barnhart wires Ellis Island officials to delay Emma Vaneista deportation pending a hearing. The foreigner, en route to South Bend to join Joseph Vandevoorde and relatives, is detained at Ellis Island due to defective eyes and ordered deported to her native land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Ellis Island
Emma Vaneista
South Bend
Joseph Vandevoorde
Bilis Island
St Joseph Licenses for Wed Wedding Pairs
The St Joseph licenses list include Roy Gulley 23 of Wabash and Nina Le land 18 of Wabash as wed couples along with John C Kreider 23 and Ol Lena Kumiley 20 both of Wabash. Arthur Goodrich 29 of Mishawaka and Martha Allison 25 of Mishawaka are licensed. Hugh Speed 23 of North Manchester and Bessie Ward 18 of North Manchester also licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Roy Gulley
Wabash
Nina Leland
John C. Kreider
Ollena Kumiley
Arthur Goodrich
Mishawaka
Martha Allison
Hugh Speed
North Manchester
Bessie Ward
Manchester
Elkhart County Taxables Rise to 28.4 Million
The total taxables in Elkhart County amount to about 28.4 million dollars, compared with 27.74 million last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Linen wash coat suit sale notes zero price
Readable text suggests a clothing sale listing linen wash coats and suits with price details unclear but showing a range around twelve fifty to fifteen dollars and a zero price fragment. The fragmentary items imply discounted or promotional pricing in a small ad.
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ED Shannon
Joliet Prison
Mortuary Record
Bording Company
Elkhart Property Owners
2Nd Street
Barber Co
South Bender
Justice
McConaliay
Imo
South Whitley
Garrett
Hannah Nadel
Blackford County Teachers’ Institute
Hartford City
Logansport
Collins
Columbia City
James Patterson
Charles Morris
B. F. Williams
Whitley County
Decatur
John Chess Ellsworth
Louisville
Tipton County Sunday School Association
Michigan City
Laporte County
T. & C. Traction
Auburn
Wawasee
Richmond
Wayne Counties
Darrow
Hammond
Gary
Henry Stametz
Orlando Hamilton
Bryan
E. E. Ash
Bessie Reeves
Lake Wawaseen
S. A. Edmands
Detroit
J. C. Beck Jr
Francis E. Bade
Marjorie
Nappanee
Carrie Miller
Elia Bishop
Alice Tearse
Evelyn Hawks
Delia Kauffman
Edna Baker
Oscar
Wm. Hunt
Kendallvile
Ed W. Hawks
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Carrie Throckmorton
Mary Blakeley
Iva Elliott
Wakarusa
David Plant
J. W. Hager
Goshen Churn & Wadder Co
Clark Bruce
Kansas
Jacob Kauffman
Jas. Cooper
Millersburg
Andrew Myers
Bloomingdale Sd
Cincinnati
Henry C. Miller
J. E. Baker
Orville Knisely
Charles Stoits
Central Fire Station
Morton Messick
John Hancock Company
Blanche Ellwood
Roanoke Va
Millie Unger
H. Goldberg
Wm. Lewis
Harry Hillison
Sam Lewis
H. Harris
Anna Goldman
Eau Claire
Harris Bloomgarden
George Higgins
Jesse Rummell
Harry Reiff
Otto Gripe
Grover Madlem
Luther Swinehart
Pecos
N. M
M. H. Kinney
Myron C. Dow Jr
Myron C Dow Ir
Wilbur Kirkup
Joe
Anna Fausch
Chester Unger
Ellwood
Roanoke
Washington Haverstick
Waukesha
Colorado
Springs
Abner. Yoder
Seattle
Samuel Mettert
Arid Son
Melliville
Burlington
Jacoby
Shively
Atlantic City
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