Double drowning confirmed in Klinger lake tragedy
The body of Claude Hunt was recovered about 100 feet from the earlier locate of Miss Mary Loretta Davey, ending speculation of murder. The discovery shows a double drowning near Klinger lake at Sturgis, Michigan, with authorities and Davey’s mother dismissing sensational murder theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Mich
Claude Hunt
Klinger Lake
Mary Loretta Davey
Chicago
Hunt
Davey
Watson Buys Stake in Ohio Tree Farm
Ex-Congressman James E. Watson acquires a half interest in a local tree farm, partnered by ex-Senator Hemenway. The venture includes 126,900 tree plants and aims to supply railroad ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James E. Watson
Hemenway
Drowning of Local Draftsman at Bixler Lake
Kendallville July 15 Philip Schlaudcroff a 23 year old draftsman at the McCray plant drowned at 6:30 last evening while bathing in Bixler lake He was formerly of Fort Wayne and is survived by his parents and a sister The tragedy occurred during a warm spell attracting many bathers to the lake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Philip Schlaudcroff
McCray
Bixler Lake
Fort Wayne
Boat Tragedy Drowns Dillman Youth in Local Lake
Elmer Dillman aged 22 son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Dillman residing about a mile east of Helmer drowned in Little Turkey lake during a group swim. A boat they used tipped over and Dillman went under. The body was recovered at midnight after the accident occurred in the early evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Dillman
Andrew Dillman
Helmer
Little Turkey Lake
Dillman
Saloons in Elkhart close under option plan
The Adolph Mease and William Hite saloons in Elkhart have closed under option. Eddie Dalka, formerly of Goshen, closes Aug. 12. Five Elkhart saloons will operate until Nov. 2 when their licenses issue. The last to close are Amiel Bierman the Standard John J. Steiner Hilbert and Rowe and Weiler Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Mease
William Hite
Elkhart
Eddie Dalka
Goshen
Amiel Bierman
the Standard
Hilbert & Rowe
Weiler Bros
Elkhart Factory Move Secured By Hood Contract
Elkhart Industrial Association closed a contract with Gilbert H Hood, Mexico overall and shirt man, to relocate his factory to Elkhart and begin operations by September 1. The association will pay Hood five hundred dollars in cash within five days after he is located in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Former New Paris resident visits daughter in Ohio
Former resident Or Bonebrake of Oklahoma visits his daughter Mrs Ham Smith on the North Side. He previously lived in New Paris in the sixties where he was in manufacturing, left town 35 years ago, and plans a trip through the east possibly visiting Cuba before returning home.
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Or. Bonebrake
Oklahoma
Ham Smith
North Side
New Paris
Bonebrake
Cuba
Fourth of July racing matinee at Elkhart fair fails to profit
The Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural association ran a Fourth of July racing matinee that did not turn a profit this year as receipts only covered expenses. Last year the Independence Day meet yielded a neat sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural Association
Allen County Man Seeks Wife Release After Poisonings
Ralph Bump of Allen County pleads with authorities to release his wife who poisoned their child and then attempted suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bump
Allen County
Clarence La Count Undergoes Operation for Cellulitis
In a local doctor’s office yesterday afternoon Clarence La Count of Millersburg was operated on for cellulitis. The procedure was described as routine and expected to aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lacount
Millersburg
Severe rain storm floods streets and basements
A severe afternoon storm drenches the locality with heavy rain and thunder. Streets flood as sewers prove unable to cope. Basements flood at Smith-Clarke Co. store twice, forcing removal of cases and furniture. Willard Biddle helps residents cross the flooded Main and Clinton. Haying season nears end while corn benefits from rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Clarke Co
Willard Biddle
Main and
Clinton
Delivery Wagon Struck by Interurban Car in Winona
A southbound Winona interurban car struck the Bradford grocery delivery wagon near W. L. Shoots on South Main street just before noon today. Driver Burt Wiseman was thrown to the pavement with minor injuries. The wagon and a Shoots tree were damaged but the wagon was not badly wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Interurban
Winona
Bradford Grocery
W. L. Shoots
South Main Street
Burt Wiseman
Jumps His Bond in Youthful Robbery Case
Lewis Carter deputy game warden and private detective, named as ringleader of a gang of youths who confessed to breaking into six businesses and setting three barns on fire, has skipped bail leaving bondsmen short the $50 posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Carter
Councilman Gotham Seeks Ward Change Amid Legal Review
Councilman Gotham of the Fourth ward, who bought property in the Fifth, faces legal scrutiny over a ward switch while keeping office. The city council may arrange a workaround at the next meeting. Gotham’s term ends January 1, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Ice fragment injures Lake Shore worker in Bryan
Samuel Garringer of 19 South Ninth street was hurt Monday afternoon at Bryan Ohio while working with a Lake Shore carpenter gang. A brakeman threw a large piece of ice from a refrigerator car and it struck him on the head, cutting a gash that required ten stitches. He is recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Garringer
South Ninth Street
Bryan
Lake Shore
Mr. Garringer
Man and guests fall ill after bad frankfurters
Fred Mann and two children with guests the Misses Frances and Violet Close ate suspect frankfurters for supper and became seriously ill. A physician attended them for several hours, diagnosing food poisoning and monitoring their condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mann
Frances
Violet Close
Justice Whisler's Court Records Castetter Fined
George Castetter of Ligonier faced Justice Whisler on intoxication charges after arrest by Officer HMlliott. A $15 fine plus costs was imposed and settled. Castetter has prior intoxication appearances before the magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisler
George Castetter
Ligonier
Hmlliott
Castetter
Wabash-Warsaw Interurban Line On Track to Start
J A Berry of Wabash promoter states work will begin soon on the Wabash Warsaw interurban. The proposed line from Silver Lake to Warsaw, twelve miles, will be completed by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Berry
Wabash
Wabash-Warsaw
Silver Lake
Warsaw
Returns to First Love in Michigan City Society News
Mrs. Pearl Unruh-Hewitt, once a society figure in Michigan City, has divorced Floyd Hewitt of South Bend and married Roland Angier, a longtime Michigan City resident who lived there years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Unruh-Hewitt
Michigan City
Floyd Hewitt
South Bend
Roland Angier
Syracuse Radiator Works Considers New Location Move
Garrett business men back a stock offering of 15000 dollars as Aaron Cohen seeks to locate the plant in Kendallville, while the Syracuse Radiator Works plans a location change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Garrett
Aaron Cohen
Kendallville
Goshen Taxables Rise Despite Losses in City
In Elkhart County total taxables reach 23 42 975 with Goshen City reporting a 16 925 loss while several townships and corporations show gains. Elkhart County totals list Lots and Lands 11 524 025, Improvements 6 0038 049, Personal 1 es 6 942 950, mortgage exemptions 61 083 045, and a net gain over 1908 of 495 325. If railroads and other corporations report similarly, county totals could reach 28 301.45.
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Washington
Goshen City
Union
Concord
Bango
Osolo City
Lawyer suit seeks 5000 in South Bend for lumber mishap
Wm. Fisher, represented by T. M. Hoban and H. A. Steis of South Bend, sues in the South Bend Superior court for 5000 damages claiming injury from a September 1968 timber cutting incident near North Liberty. Fisher says a foreman directed the cutting on marshy land, a fallen tree toppled and he was struck, breaking his leg and incurring medical costs while unable to work at 5.50 a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Hoban
H. A. Steis
South Bend
Wm. Fisher
Sanders-Egbert Co
Mr. Fisher
North Liberty
Prisoner in Kalamazoo Suspected of Forged Check
A young man arrested in Kalamazoo for attempting to pass a forged check used the alias George Hall. He was identified by a Kalamazoo man as Ervin Hartman of Elkhart. The forged check for 17 dollars bore the name Richard Turnock from a Decatur, Michigan bank on June 18, linking the cases.
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Kalamazoo
George Hall
Ervin Hartman
Elkhart
Richard Turnock
State Bank
Decatur
Mich
Albion widow fatally injured in Kendallville cherry tree fall
Mrs. Daniel Brumbaugh of Albion, about 69, is said to be fatally injured after a fall from a cherry tree on her Kendallville area farm. She stepped from a ladder onto a rotten limb, which broke, sending her to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brumbaugh
Albion
Kendallville
Detroit praise for Kelly after debut at Detroit
Detroit newspapers laud R. B. Kelly for his American League debut at third base with Washington in Detroit. Reporters note every play by Kelly drew applause from the grandstand in Tuesday’s game details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Detroit
Mich
R. B. Kelly
Washington
Two New Paris and Millersburg Births Reported
A ten pound boy was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Tarman of New Paris. A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowser of Millersburg.
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A. C. Tarman
New Paris
Som
Mirs
Charles Bowser
Millersburg
Brethren Church Ice Cream Social This Thursday
Ice cream and cake will be served at the Brethren church at the corner of Second and Clinton streets Thursday evening July 15 from 7 to 9. Everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Church
Second and
Clinton Streets
Flowers Escapes Jail. Goshen Boy Charged in Horse Theft
Otis Flowers of Goshen, held in LaGrange county jail on suspicions tied to Byron and Adrian LaMunyon in a horse theft from Pyle of LaGrange, escaped after feigning illness and playing ball with Sheriff Todd’s son Ruby Todd. He was seen fleeing Michigan Street in LaGrange. authorities warned. Byron LaMunyon twice deserted the U S Army and was recently captured for return to Fort Sheridan. Adrian LaMunyon remains at large. Dispatch later reports Flowers was captured near Elkhart and returned to LaGrange.
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Goshen
Lagrange
Otis Flowers
Byron C
Adrian LaMunyon
Flowers
Ruby Todd
Todd
Michigan Street
Tagrange
LaMunyons
Michigan
Elkhart
Coroner Rejects Death by Own Action Theory in Drowning
Coroner Clark of St. Joseph county does not support the popular idea that Herman Lindemann and Ella Zistern died by their own action. He will classify their deaths as accidental and notes the dangerous current above the Oliver dams near the boat livery where the youth started their ride. The coroner believes Lindemann let the skiff drift toward the dam unaware of its proximity 500 feet away.
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Clark
St. Joseph County
Herman Lindemann
Ella Zistern
South Bend
Oliver Dams
Liedemann
Lindemann
Real Estate Transfers Noted In Indiana Listings
Real estate transfers include David Swartz selling a lot in Nappanee to Noah A. Lehman for 440 dollars and Anna Mullen selling a lot in Elkhart to John W. Fieldhouse for 1 dollar. Other transfers cover Locker township land to Cornelius Hochstettler for 3200 dollars, Ellhart lot to Adeline Swinehart for 1800 dollars, Jefferson land sale at 700, and Goshen lot sale for 2000 to Clara V Hisenbeiss.
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David Swartz
Noah A. Lehman
Nappanee
Jeremiah Bechtel
Cornelius A. Hochstettler
Locker Township
Fanny B. Sigerfoos
Adeline Swinehart
Ellhart
Anna Mullen
John W. Fieldhouse
Elkhart
George Krau
Charles Krau
Jefferson
Harden D
Irvin Hane Describes Fatal Meeting and Threats
In Elkhart, Irving Hane a Standard hotel employee told two Lake Shore detectives that Detective Silverside who was killed near La Porte met a deserved fate and that all railroad detectives should die. He claimed the dining room altercation involved kicking him out the door and a shot fired into the ground to frighten him. Hane was drunk when he spoke and police were summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Hane
Standard
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Silverside
Laporte
Hane
Brakeman Sought After Lake Shore Shooting
South Bend police continue a thorough search for the Lake Shore brakeman who deliberately shot John McCourt in the left forearm. No trace has been found yet, but officials express confidence he will eventually be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Lake Shore
John McCourt
Holtzman Declines Mayoral Run If Current Democrats Stand
John W. Holtzman, former Indianapolis mayor, said yesterday he would not seek the Democratic mayoral nomination unless the existing candidates withdraw from the race. He indicated no plans to enter the contest at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Holtzman
Indianapolis
Happy Days for Farmers Across the Nation
Newspapers nationwide praise favorable farming conditions as crops prosper and prices rise, signaling optimistic times for farmers.
Dog Bite Incident Involving Silver Lake Man
Irvin R. Meek of Silver Lake, age 65, was bitten by a dog owned by Dr. J. C Hey. The incident involves risk to public safety and potential veterinary or medical response. Details on location and outcome are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin R. Meek
Silver Lake
J. C Hey
Beveridge selects Indiana census supervisors for 11 districts
Senator Beveridge announced nominees for census supervisor posts in Indiana districts 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 11 12 13. Appointees include William Crow James Zaring Will Lingle Wm O Protsman S J Wilton Wm L Rice J Reilley Broyles Harry L Bendel John W Sale and Samuel R Thomas. Supervisors to be paid about 1800 dollars. enumerators to be paid about three dollars per day. Work begins December and lasts four to five months then part time for five months.
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Washington
Beveridge
Indiana
William D. Crow
Petersburg
James A. Zaring
Bedford
Will Lingle
Paoli
Wim. O
Protsman
Vevay
S. J. Wilton
Greencastle
Wm L. Rice
Indianapolis
J. Reilley Broyles
Muncie
A. T. Claypool
Veedersburg
Harry L. Bendel
Hutt
Ington
John W. Sale
Ft. Wayne
Samuel R. Thomas
South Bend
Senator Beveridge
Personal notes from Goshen area listed visitors and residents
A long list of residents and visitors are noted in Goshen including Br. Anna G. Kaufman in War saw, Miss Claudine Ruton visiting relatives in Lagrange, C. M. Immel returning to Denver, and many others from South Bend, Winona, Bilkhart, Holton, Sidney, and nearby towns. Several plan travels to Elk heart, Rochester, Tippecanoe lake, and Muskegon.
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Claudine Ruton
Lagrange
C. M. Immel
Denver
Col
South Bend
George Krau
Bilkhart
Alaska
Cyrus Miller
A. R. Benenderfer
Winona
Clarence French
Holton
Mich
H. T. Wise
L. M. Voris
Sidney, O
Frances Dill
F. B. Leaming
Rensselaer
Helen B. England
hea_ Vessella
Plummer Dick
Roaring Springs
Mary Lamb
Vert Wayne
Ethel Ohmart
Mabel Lewis
Helen Lewis
Olwein
Henry Weber
H. B. Schiller
Wabash
P. R. Judkins
J. F. Prickett
Nappanee
George Prickett
John Culp
Myron
Luther J. Smith
Mabel Banta
Berer Cottage
Rochester
W. A. Banta
Marjorie
Muskegon, Mich
Mayme Miller
Lowery Dick
Frank Walters
George Poyser
Waukegan
Ill
Joseph Pulse
Frank Lepird
Katherine Ross
Huntertown
Ind
Samuel Ross
N. F. Dye
Isbel Goldberg
Florence Blumberg
M. A. Goldberg
Goshen
Wm. E. Hoffman
Toledo
David W. Neidig
St. Paul
Tippecanoe Lake
Messenger Boys
Harry B. Dangler
Harry Dewey
Charles Wehmmeyer
Samuel Shields
C. B. Stiver
Ida Stutsman
Effie Witmer
Mery
Maude Béges
Elkhart County Fair Set for September In Goshen
Preparations under way for the second annual Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural association event in Goshen September 14 to 18. No new buildings planned, but grounds improvements and better shade expected. A line of fast horses is anticipated for racing events, with concessions being purchased and early indicators pointing to a bigger, better fair than last year’s successful debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Edward Payson Weston Completes Continent Walk
Veteran pedestrian Edward Payson Weston finished his cross country trek from New York City to San Francisco in 105 days. At nearly 71 he averaged 59 miles daily, covering 3,900 miles mostly on rail lines where he claims a quarter mile is the least he walks per hour. Weston passed Goshen on April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Payson Weston
New York City
San Francisco
Weston
Goshen
Eye on Tommy Y colts at Goshen Fourth of July
Columbia City Post reports Joe Wysong watches Tommy Y colts and laments their weak showing at the Goshen Fourth of July matinee. Wysong has long owned Tommy Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Y. Colts
Columbia City Post
Joe Wysong
Tommy Y Colts
Goshen
Mr. Wysong
Tommy Y
Harvesting Late Cherries Crisis Hits Orchards
Harvesting late cherries faced shortages as pickers were scarce and many farmers left fruit to waste. Only one cent per quart was paid for picking and numerous trees were sold in the orchard, underscoring industry distress.
Discrepancies Found in Kosciusko County Records
Kosciusko county commissioners accepted a six year records audit revealing $1 756 19 in discrepancies. Officials owed county money totaled 1 756 19 while county officers listed with sums due included John Beagle 87 90 George W Irvine 128 00 John Pinkerton 17 23. Former officials showed no amounts due. Audit led by Joseph Higgs Lafayette contractor with clerks William E Heal JF B Workman and A J Hicks of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Kosciusko County
John Beagle
George W. Irvine
John Pinkerton
Joseph Higgs
Lafayette
William E. Heal
JF. B. Workman
A. J. Hicks
Indianapolis
Decatur to get an airdome and local happenings
A roundup of Indiana town notes reports Decatur will build an airdome of interest in the area Wa bash demonstrates oil dusting on streets Angolan Driving Club plans its third matinee July 22 Kendallville's W K Rosenberry proclaims a banner farming year Jay and Adams counties plan their first Old Settlers meeting at Geneva July 25 Ligonier’s Wilbur Hall builds an airship Kosciusko auditor duplicates tax rolls Albion’s Frad Growcock recovering after self inflicted head wound Columbia City imposes a $5 license on temporary stands Winona Lake observes D A R day Warsaw hosts public water franchise discussion Laporte begins health condition review Adams county Chauncey Steele paroled by governor Mrs Lillian Burkett attempts suicide George Porter of near Wabash arrested for forgery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Wabash
Angola
W. K. Rosenberry
Kendallville
Old Settlers
Jay
Adams
Geneva
Wilbur Hall
Ligonier
Wright Brothers
Kosciusko County
Frad Growcock
Albion
Columbia City
Winona Lake
Warsaw
Laporte
Chauncey Steele
Jeffersonville
Lillian Burkett
George Porter
Tourist Travel Heavy Across Railways This Summer
Railway officials report strong tourist travel nationwide with no hard times this summer. East and west lines see record passenger volumes as reduced rates attract pleasure seekers. Major railroads emphasize sustained demand as travel season peaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Raioad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Klinger
Mishawaka Game Warden
Goshen Man
Elk
Hart County
Bristol Whee
Washington York
Middlebury Corp
Middlebury Jefferson
Harrison
Wakarusa
Cates Goshen
Cleveland
Osolo
Elkhart City
Anna G. Kaufman
Frisco
Kosciusko
O. P. Smith
W. A. Mabie
Edward Hass
M. A. Wilcox
Eff Sharp
John C. Beagle
A. K H. Harley
J. J. Babcock
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