Mother Fears Her Son in Waterford Peace Warrant Request
Mrs. Charlotte Toms of Waterford filed an affidavit in Justice Whister's court asking for a peace bond against her 22 year old son Harry C. Toms who she says is dangerous and fires pistols at the farm, threatening to burn the house. Authorities may arrest if he returns. meanwhile Roy Yeoman connected to a brass theft may avoid prosecution as witnesses refuse to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Toms
Waterford
Burris
Heath
Clark Farm
Toms
Roy Yeoman
Ord Frazier Os
Yeoman
Indianapolis
Frazier
Big Four
Justice Whister
John Swartz
Mennonite Brethren in Christ Buys Elkhart College Building
The Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church paid $6 000 to acquire the college building in Elkhart from the Mennonite College group. Representatives J J Hostetler Daniel Brenneman and Sid Lambert will file incorporation articles for a $15 000 Bible training school within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite
Brethren In Christ
Mennonite Brethren In Christ Church
Elkhart
Mennonite College
Messrs
J. J. Hostetler
Daniel Brenneman
Sid Lambert
Elkhart College
Installation of Maccabees officers by local lodge
The local lodge of the Maccabees held a semi annual installation of officers led by installing officer Charles Zellara. Named were Commander Ernest Brody Lieut Commander J E Winters Sergeant Wallace Butts M at A A Overholt Chaplain F Rimpler First M of G Chas Smetzer Second M of G Nero Myere Sentinel M Shellin berger Picket Israel Myers. The northbound Big Four train due at 11 55 am was two hours late after a freight engine jumped the track near Alexandria delaying trade for several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Maccabees
Charles Zellara
Ernest Brody
J. E. Winters
Wallace Butts
A. Overholt
F. Rimpler
Chas. Smetzer
Nero Myere
M. Shellinberger
Israel Myers
Alexandria
McInotyr Wins 2:30 Pace at Van Buren Heats
Harry McInotyre telegraphed friends that he won the 2:30 pace at Van Buren yesterday in three straight heats with his horse Master Riley. He did not state the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mclnotyre
Master Riley
van Buren
Pennsylvania picnic set for Island at Elkhart
The annual Pennsylvania picnic is scheduled for Saturday August 15 on the Island at Elkhart. A meeting at Elkhart appointed the committees for the event. Suicided While on a Visit. John Holzhauer aged 24 of Huron Ohio committed suicide by drowning in Valparaiso while visiting his brother who studies at the local college. Dr Vallette dentist over post office.
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Pennsylvania
Elkhart
John Holzhauer
Huron
Ohio
Valparaiso
Defeated Milford in deciding game at Goshen
Columbia City arrived from Milford around 2 pm after a two hour late train. Milford had just lost 7 to 5 to the visitors yesterday, giving Columbia City two wins over Milford this season. Harper of Elkhart to pitch with Lager at short. George Rhoads umpired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Milford
Harper
Elkhart
Boilermakers
George Rhoads
Mail Clerks Demand Bigger Cars Between Benton Harbor and Louisville
Four mail clerks on the Big Four route from Benton Harbor to Louisville press for larger mail cars. They argue the Michigan division has only small cars and leasing adds costs, while cars from Benton Harbor to Indianapolis could handle the load. Superintendent Blizzard faces pressure as the issue attracts federal attention.
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Michigan
Big Four
Benton Harbor
Louisville
Michigan Division
Nsil
Indianapolis
Supt
Blizzard
Mr. Blizzard
Uncle Sam
Conn's Yacht to Sail for Atlantic Race Start
Ex congressman C G Conn owner prepares the palatial Speedy to sail from St Joseph Michigan on Friday or Saturday for the Atlantic Ocean via the St Lawrence river. Conn and his family will attend the international yacht races if weather allows. invitados and family will join, with plans to cruise the West Indies next winter.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Atlantic Ocean
St. Lawrence River
C. G. Conn
Atlantic
West Indies
Silver Medal Contest Shows City Talent at Baptist Church
A Silver medal contest is set for this evening at the Baptist church with Rev. M. J. Magor presiding. Contestants include Misses Luta Gortoer Carry Nusbaum Anna Cline Freda Sherling and Myra Arlen from Middlebury and the city. Soloists are Clarence E. Brown Ralph Gattchall Grace Crowell and Carry Nusbaum with a quartet by Zena Ecklebarger Jens Dewey Cal Rummell and Wilbur Drake. Ledia Fick is the accompanist.
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Baptist Church
M. J. Magor
America
Luta Gortoer
Carry Nusbaum
Middlebury
Anna Cline
Freda Sherling
Myra Arlen
Clarence E. Brown
Ralph Gattchall
Grace Crowell
Zena Ecklebarger
Jens Dewey
Cal Rummell
Wilbur Drake
Ledia Fick
Richard Fidler
Gard ner horse found owner after stray from barn
Seara Gardner located a horse that strayed from the Gardner and Elliott barn last Monday night. Mony Cripe, two miles north of town, took the animal Tuesday morning and cared for it until Gardner claimed ownership. Moran and Watson have not filed their bond for the water station well contract due to a bonding firm delay. the well shoe is being cast at Kelly Foundry and Machine Company and work should begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seara Gardner
Gardner & Elliott
Mony Cripe
Mr. Gardner
Moran & Watson
Elkhart
Fan Eastern
Kelly Foundry & Machine Company
James Galvin
Joseph Collins
Cunningham
Goshen
Collins
Galvin
Deathbed of Insane Adjudged Man at Long Cliff
Arthur Jackson, recently declared insane and moved for lack of room at Long Cliff, is dying at his North Side home after a severe cold led to lung congestion. He is about 30, married. Purdue University Trustees: Governor Durbin reappoints four trustees for two years. Charles Major Shelbyville, Charles Downing Greenfield, Sylvester Johnson Irvington, and David E Beem Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jackson
Longcliff
Jackson
Purdue University
Durbin
Charles Major
Shelbyville
Charles Downing
Greenfield
Sylvester Johnson
Irvington
David E. Beem
Spencer
New Syracuse Addition Surveyed For Straus and Dolan Lots
Surveys conducted yesterday for the new Straus and Dolan addition comprising 68 lots. The tract has recently been bought and platted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Straus & Dolan
Shot Fired Accidentally in Benton Injures Osman Young
Osman Young about 16 years old was accidentally shot in Benton by Ollie Pence about 7 PM. Pence unknowingly fired a loaded pistol he had borrowed, the ball striking Young in the left side and lodging inside. Doctors treated him. condition described as not yet critical but serious with developments to come.
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Osman Young
George Young
Benton Township
Benton Village
Ollie Pence
John Pence
Jackson
Young
Benton
Baker
Kyler
Benson
William N. Ash
Becknell
Goshen
Pence
Dr. Wyler
Dow Dowery 94 dies after lingering illness in Goshen
Mrs Melissa Dow aged 94 of 208 South Fifth street died at Becknell hospital after a long illness of dropsy and paralysis. Surviving are son M C Dow three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial will be in Cleveland beside her late husband. Funeral to be held at the Dow home with Rev Edgar Morris Thompson officiating.
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Dow
Melissa Dow
M.C. Dow
South Fifth Street
Becknell Hospital
Charles Gorham
Wawasee
Cleveland
Edgar Morris Thompson
Lewis Essex County
N. Y
Rhahema Marshal Paddock
Anthony Paddock
Becknels Hospital
M. C. Dow
Chas. Gorham
Meg. Dow, Jr
Goshen
Cal Ross Denison
Dow Merrill Gorham
Rosa Denison
Ulery Heads to Canada on Oil Prospects
Milton M. Ulery departed this afternoon for Thaneville Canada on an oil prospects trip. He was joined by a Three Rivers Michigan man and may be joined further if prospects warrant. Oil is said to be found in great quantities in Canada.
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Milton M. Ulery
Thaneville
Can
Three Rivers
Canada
Threatened Big Four Strike Across Rail Shops
A district meeting of the International Association of Machinists warns a serious strike by Big Four employees unless a contract dispute is resolved. The Wabash strike over ten hour shifts dominates talks as officials say it is local, while unions press for nine hour days. Edward J. Collins of the IAM met Big Four leaders to seek agreement.
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International Association of Machinists
Wabash
Edward J. Collins
Local Notes of Kokomo and Surrounding Areas
R A Brown of Bluffton buys the Clinton hotel in Kokomo. Auburn residents Arthur McCullough and Frank Reinoehl fight. Reinoehl sues for 1000. Mrs Cornelius Weese of Huntington county attacked by a cow and injured. Rev G A Streeter writes Lake Maxinkuckee history focusing on Pottawattomie missions. Bluffton warns gas shutoff over meter ordinance. Jesse Rager drowns in Wabash River. two brothers drowned previously in Eel River. Elk Heart party overturns in a canoe entangling Mrs Pratt’s hair with barbed wire.
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R.A. Brown
Bluffton
Clinton Hotel
Kokomo
Arthur McCullough
Frank Reinoehl
Auburn
Reinoehl
McCullough
Cornelius Weese
Lancaster Township
Huntington County
Fort Wayne
G. B. Pratt
R. C. Barney
Elkhart
Elkhart River
Missionary Society outing and social events
About twenty five members of the Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church drove to Wawasee this morning to attend the meeting at the Abbott cottage. Mrs Abbott will entertain the ladies the remainder of the day. Mrs Percival G Turner entertained a company yesterday afternoon in compliment to her mother in law Mrs Turner who is visiting here.
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Young Woman’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Wawasee
Abbott Cottage
Percival G. Turner
Mrs. Turner
E. Groves
Chicago
Harry F. Fink
Elwyn Butts
G. W. Rule
John Shaddinger
Mishawaka
David Zook, Jr
Evanston, NL
Ralph Becknell
John Snobarger
David Bonner
Fred D. Zsigier
Montpelier
Ind
Jamestown
Ohio
Louis Simon
Harris Oppenheim
Michigan
Benjamin C. Bender
Heading
Mich
Abraham Richer
Burr Oak
Berkey
Zigler
Mattie Starr
LaCrosse
Wis
J.w.rench
Manchester
Mission Board of the Brethren Church
A. P. Kent
Elkhart Review
Block Island
Rhode Island
Chas. Drake
Elkhart
Will Young
Conneaut
Welcome Weaver
Mesars
Reuben Shively
Court Winters
Burkett Cottage
Orva Salebury
Beuscher Mfg. Company
Maloney & Collins
News-Times
J. E. Heath
Ada Beckman
Beaton
Paradise
Nova Scotia
Heath
Boston
Fayette Lepird
Elton Lepird
Grady
Ligonier
Artlee Hostettler
Railway Firms Press for Tax Cuts Before State Board
Representatives of inter urban electric and street railway companies argued before the state tax commission at the auditor of state offices. Some seek reductions, others oppose increases, and new companies press for low assessments. No decision soon, with daily executive sessions limited to board members.
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State Tax Commission
Auditor of State
Prominent Democrats Registered at Indianapolis Hotels
A list of notable Democrats including Capt. D F Allen Frankfort B F Shively Frank Dumahoo South Bend Warder W Stevens Salem A B Jackson Greenfield State Chairman William H O’Brien Lawrenceburg Joseph H Shea Seymour Charles Cruzon Scottsburg Lincoln Dixon North Vernon Kirkwood Miers Bloomington Samuel M Ralston Lebanon and Stephen B Fleming Fort Wayne gathered at Indianapolis hotels but the Sentinel calls the event non significant. The South Bend Times notes local railway interests may test the Chicago Indiana Air Line Railway franchise.
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Indianapolis
Capt
D. F. Allen
Frankfort
B. F. Shively
Frank Dumahoo
South Bend
Warder W. Stevens
Salem
A. 8. Jackson
Greenfield
William H. O'Brien
Lawrenceburg
Joseph H. Shea
Seymour
Charles Cruzon
Scottsburg
Lincoln Dixon
North Vernon
Kirkwood Miers
Bloomington
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
Stephen B. Fleming
Ft. Wayne
The
Sentinel
Louis Ludlow
Cooper Out of Big Race in Elkhart after Illness
Auto racer Tom Cooper of Detroit is replaced by E A Houseman of Hartford Conn for a contest with Barney Oldfield in Elkhart Indiana after Cooper underwent appendicitis surgery. The event, scheduled for 2 50 p m, will feature a big parade and a public address from the Hotel Bucklen veranda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Barney Oldfield
Elkhart
E. A. Houseman
Hartford
Conn
Cooper
Oldfield
Elks
Bucklen
Rogers' Band at Winona Receives High Praise
The Winona Review lauds Rogers' Goshen Band for fine weekly performances at the popular resort. The sixteen member group plays forty five minutes daily, mixes heavy and popular works, and has a history at New York Chautauqua. Rogers' Orchestra also impresses with Nevin's Narcissus as a standout opening piece repeated by demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Review
Rogers
Rogers’ Goshen
Suppe
Rossini
Wagner
Verdi
New York
Chautauqua
Nevin
Narciscus
Winona
North Side couple welcome daughter this morning
Mr and Mrs Ira Noel of the North Side are the parents of a daughter born this morning.
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Ira Noel
North Side
Big crowd expected for Ben Hur in South Bend
The South Bend Times estimates at least 10 000 strangers will travel to South Bend to see Ben Hur at the Auditorium from September 7 to 12. The company of 200 flies in from New York and then proceeds to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Notre Dame Professor Hosts Br ee Amenny Guests
Prof John Ewing of Notre Dame and Mother Angela of Breenamenny were guests at a local event, with strong ties to church and academic circles. The report notes their presence and the informal discussions that followed.
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John Ewing
Notre Dame
Angela
Bree Amenny
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