Sewer Contract Awarded for Wilden Avenue Project
The Goshen common council awarded the sewer contract for the line on Wilden Avenue Queen and First Streets to J D Klopfenstein for 3509 87 with bids from Northern Construction Co Elkhart and C E Katz Goshen also approved a $50 bill posting license with $500 bond and referred the ordinance to report next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Rhodes
Menaugh
Sidewalks and Bridges Committee
Gotham
Water Works and Light Committee
South Main Street
Parkside
C. E. Katz
McGarvey
Goshen
J. D. Klopfenstein
Pike Street
Charles W. Himebaugh
Klopfenstein
Butterfield
George A. Riley
State Bank
Wilden Avenue
Queen
First Streets
John D. Klopfenstein
Northern Construction Co
Elkhart
J. D. Kiopfenstein
Cc. BE. Katz
Soldier seeks divorce over 'under bed club' ploy
Joseph F. Andrews, a city veteran, sues for divorce from Mrs. Andrews now in South Bend. He alleges she feigned wealth, claimed past marriages, and kept a hidden “big club” under the bed used on four old soldiers. He fears she will pursue pension claims and remarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Andrews
South Bend
Andrews
Mrs. Richards
Second Jefferson Season Plans Without The Lion and the Mouse
The Jefferson Theatre enters its second season with changes. Manager Sommers aims to reach Goshen next week to announce specifics. The August opening will feature new bookings including The Vanderbilt Cup and several current stage successes. Interior enhancements have been made since summer closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Jefferson
Sommers
Goshen
Jefferson
City urged to buy cemetery entrance seats
A suggestion asks the city council to purchase six seats at Oak Ridge cemetery entrance for visitors waiting for cars. The proposed cost would not exceed five dollars and would provide a public convenience, deserving consideration by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Births Report From West Goshen and 312 South Seventh
A daughter was born yesterday to the wife of Israel DeButcher of West Goshen. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Adams of 312 South Seventh street are the parents of a son born this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel DeButcher
West Goshen
Chester Adams
South Seventh Street
Knights to Winona Excursion Draws Big Crowd
The K of P excursion to Winona on Wednesday July 18 promises large patronage. The trip will operate over the Big Four lineup and departs from Fairmount for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights
Winona
K. of P
Fairmount
Fine Farm Residence Planned on Simmons Farm
Fine Farm Residence, owned by C. Farr of Kankakee DL, who bought the Catherine Simmons farm in Jefferson township, is under construction for a $4,000 dwelling to be occupied as soon as completion.
Mrs J B McGuffin Dies at Marion at 49
Obituary notice reports Mrs J B McGuffin aged 49, wife of John Metamn, died at Marion. The brief item notes her relation as a wife and sister of the deceased's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
J. B McGuffin
John Metamn
Body of Dead Baby Recovered in St. Joe River
Three local men found a decomposed newborn girl in the St. Joe river near Pin Hook, near a dead dog carcass. The coroner estimates the infant had been in the water about a week. It is the third infant found in the river in recent months and police will investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe
Pin Hook
Harry Funston
Robert V. Myler
Fight for control at South Bend Home Telephone Co
Within a week a struggle for control is under way at the South Bend Home Telephone Co Fort Wayne backed firm. The company is a leading independent with modern equipment and rapid growth. Earnings are positive but funds are needed for extensions as capital stock stands at 200000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Home Telephone Co
Fort Wayne
Ind
Interurban Directors Postpone Meeting Indefinitely
A telegram from manager Wiest and other officials prompted the postponement of the 1. H. C. C. and N. W. interurban directors meeting. Benj Raupfer of Columbia City, a director, did not attend. It is expected a new meeting will be called after bond sales proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1. H. C. C. & N. W. Interurban
Benj. Raupfer
Columbia City
Wiest
Raupfer
Burial for Mrs. Elizabeth Barden in Walkerton
The remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Barden were taken to Walkerton for burial after a short service held at 8 o'clock at her son John W. Barden’s residence 518 South Tenth Street. Elders I. D. Parker and Levi Hoke conducted the service yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Barden
Walkerton
I. D. Parker
Levi Hoke
John W. Barden
South Tenth Street
Error Corrected in Co G Rifle Practice Score
A correction notes a typographical error in yesterday's report. The final rifle score was 70 to 86 with Sergt. Charles Noel achieving 86 and Everett Herrold second with 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G
Sergt
Charles Noel
Everett Herrold
Two Rigs Upset Injures Farmer Near Shipshewana
William Holtz a farmer near Shipshewana was seriously injured when hay he hauled tipped over and threw him to the ground. He struck his chest and broke a rib chest bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holtz
Shipshewana
Thistle Offender Cases Headed for Justice Whisler Court
Several cases against farmers for allowing Canada thistles to grow on their farms are about to be filed in Justice Whisler's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Justice Whisler
Exposé on American Mutual Life Insurance Firm Collapse
W. H. Blodgett reports in the Indianapolis News on the American Mutual Life Insurance company of Elkhart now in receivership. He details claims and assets, noting 1600 pool policies and 700 under a new plan worth about 759 090, with only about 400 000 likely to be paid after receivership costs and possible Barney estate gains. He accuses officers of diverting funds, including 118 078.71 in assessments and 31 385.82 in expenses, and reveals loans and land purchases funded by company money, with little traceable accountability and a grand jury investigation pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
W. H. Blodgett
American Mutual Life Insurance Company
Blodgett
American Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Elkhart
Barney
Indiana
Samuel E. Barney
Samuel
Osborn- Colwell Company of
New York
Building and Remodeling Progress Across the City
Judge F E Baker advances remodeling at 318 South Fifth Street enlarging first and second stories. Dr W B Kreider nears completion at Sixth and Monroe, expected to be among the city’s finest residences. W E Freyberg home at Madison Seventh undergoing major transformation. C D Tiedemann finish new home at 604 South Fifth Street after delays. Several other houses under construction or undergoing expensive repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Baker
South Fifth Street
W. B. Kreider
Sixth
Monroe Streets
Taken to Elkhart. charge against Miss Glosser listed
Nettie Blosser, the shoplifter, was taken to Elkhart today. J. B. Gatt will defend her in City Judge Ray Mers court as the charge changes from grand larceny to petit larceny. She was fined $25 and given 30 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Glosser
Nettie Blosser
Elkhart
J. B. Gattshall
Raymers
New York Appellate Court Grants Absolute Theater Admission Control
The New York appellate court rules a theatre manager has absolute control over admission and can refuse entry even when money is offered. The ruling relates to James S. Metcalfe of Life magazine seeking admittance but being barred for criticising the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jamess. Metcalfe
Life
Baker Leatherman Reunion Scheduled at Sprinkle Grove
The fifth annual Baker and Leatherman historical society meeting will be held August 11 1906 at Sprinkle Grove one half mile west of Harrod Allen County Ohio. The gathering starts at 10 a.m. and invites friends to attend. Exchanges please copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker-Leatherman
Baker and Leatherman Historical Society
Sprinkle Grove
Harrod
Allen
County
Ohio
Goshen Man Near Drowning in St Joseph River
Dispatch from St Joseph Michigan reports Jame Greenwell of Goshen Indiana became exhausted while swimming in the river and nearly drowned. The incident is noted with no further injuries or witnesses available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
St. Joseph, Mich
Jame Greenwell
Ind
Tory
Elkhart News Mix: Accidents Deaths Dog Bite and Rates
A girl bitten by a large dog alarms Elkhart as hydrophobia signs appear. A 10 year old, Harry Martin, dies from a Fourth of July dynamite accident with tetanus. Otto Amidon, 13, remains in critical condition after a similar blast. Gov Hanly visit planned for Chautauqua. Mrs Nancy Bird suffers a fatal apoplectic stroke. Insurance rates readjustment set by Dean system. Ira Longsdorf widow plans lawsuit for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Allen Martin
Henry Martin
Elkhart
Otto Amidon
A.C. Amidon
Helen Keefer
Ernest Keefer
Herman Fedder
John B. Stoll
The
South Bend Times
Gov
Hanly
Chautauqua
Robert Bird
Nancy Bird
Suit Filed in St Joseph Circuit for Damages
Regina Koenke of Chicago seeks 100000 in damages in the St Joseph circuit court against Capt Edward B Reynolds of the First National Bank and his mother Mrs Jeannette B Reynolds. Koenke was a domestic in the Reynolds household for about eight years ending before April 1903. She says Reynolds promised compensation but urged her to see his attorneys and that Mrs Reynolds threatened to spend 10000 to prove she was crazy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Koenke
Chicago
St. Joseph
Edward B. Reynolds
First National Bank
Jeannetteb. Reynolds
Reynolds
South Bend
Pastor Luther Hogshead Granted Vacation by Church Council
The First English Lutheran church council approves a vacation for Rev. Luther Hogshead for the rest of the month. No preaching services for two weeks though Sunday school and Luther League will continue Sundays. The pastor and family plan a short stay in Winona this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Council of the First English Lutheran Church
Luther Hogshead
Winona
Drowned Boy Arthur Dutton Feared Suicide in City
Arthur Dutton aged 14 of Arlington Heights near Chicago drowned at Michigan City. Authorities suppose death by own action though cramps in his feet and legs may indicate death by cramps, the cause under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dutton
Arlington Heights
Chicago
Michigan City
Burt Wins Boiler Bid at Veneer Plant
E. N. Burt the florist secured the boiler and smoke stack at the old veneer plant for 95 dollars in a bid with several other bidders. The city had not yet sold the engine and recently acquired the property.
Sick List Update From Local Community
Sick list reports Mrs Charles Crowell continues to improve slowly. Prank Fisher of near New Paris remains seriously ill. Barry Butterfield, doctor, shows marked improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crowell
Prank Fisher
New Paris
Barry. Butterfield
Injunction Sought Over College Name Confusion
South Bend Commercial College files an injunction suit against South Bend Business College a unit of International Business College. The case moved to Elkhart County over concerns of a fair trial in St. Joseph due to local influence and prestige. Plaintiff seeks to bar use of the name to prevent public confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Commercial College
South Bend Business College
International Business College
Walter A. Funk
St. Joseph
Elkhart County
Myron D. Puterbaugh
St. Joseph County
Elkhart Republicans Split Over County Convention
A leading Elkhart Republican claims a new club formed to resist party machine tactics. He says the convention nominated machine-backed candidates and vows to defeat John Ziesel because of alleged Ziesel family support for Charley Greene. Dissatisfaction grows among local Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Republican Club
Elkhart
Ringsters
Ziesel
John Ziesel
Charley Greene
Goshen Grays and regional baseball action reported
In reports from Goshen and surrounding towns, the Goshen Grays played at War Saw today before a crowd of Goshenites. Kendallville beat the Krumpetz giants of Elkhart 4 to 2 at Kendallville. North Manchester Walk Overs fell 6 to 5 to Columbia City Grays. Elkhart catcher Lou Criger awaits a call from Boston and notes readiness to join the lineup. Bremen defeated Napanee 3 to 1 at Bremen before about 500 spectators. South Bend drops in the Central league pennant race as Terre Haute aims to stay ahead of the field. Wheeling threatens Grand Rapids in a tight chase for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Dayton
Terre Haute
Wheeling
Grand Rapids
North Manchester
Columbia City
Old Stage Manager Resigns After 20 Years Service
Millard F. Hitchcock resigns as stage manager of the Hamblin opera house and Post theatre in Battle Creek Michigan after two decades, along with assistant Albert Eades. He cites changes under new trust control and seeks new fields. Hitchcock is noted for painting scenery at Goshen’s Irwin opera house in 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard F. Hitchcock
E. R. Smith
Hamblin Opera House
New Post Theatre
Battle Creek
Mich
Albert Eades
Hitchcock
Michigan
Irwin Opera House
Goshen
F. J. Irwin
Good Celery Prospects in Kalamazoo Area
Early celery shipments from Kalamazoo are up twenty five percent over several years. Express companies report increased business and extra wagons are in service. Prospects for celery in this locality are among the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Members Honor Leader
A group from the W. C. T. U. of this city attended a meeting in Elkhart today honoring Mrs. M. A. Tompkins, the county president, who is soon moving to South Dakota to live with her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
M. A. Tompkins
South Dakota
Sea Shore Vacation to Atlantic City on Lake Shore By
Very low cost excursion on the Lake Shore By to Atlantic City on August 2. Tickets are valid for 15 days. Inquire with local agents for details and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Appointment of P. Harley as provincial treasurer in 1906
Cc. P. Harley, son of former Warsaw treasurer A. E. Harley, who went to the Philippines in August 1903, was appointed provincial treasurer of the province of Cacite by the insular government on May 26, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. P. Harley
A. E. Harley
Warsaw
Philippines
Cacite
Coroner Blames Lake Shore for Fatal LaPorte Yard Death
Coroner Gray of LaPorte holds the Lake Shore responsible for the death of Ira M. Longsdorf a brakeman killed when thrown under engine No. 4 485 in the LaPorte yard. He describes the freight shed over the house track as a constant menace and a death trap and indicates a damage case will be brought by the widow. The verdict says Longsdorf was thrown from a car attached to engine No. 5 715 and cut to pieces by engine No. 4 485 while standing atop the car and hit by shed beams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
LaPorte
Lake Shore
Ira M. Longsdorf
Elkhart
Lake Shore Company
Lengsdorf
Longsdorf
Acrobatic Elephants At Winona Two Week Engagement
James B. Davis for Geo. B. Lockwood says Winona Assembly paid 1700 dollars for a two week Thompson elephant show. Management reports elation after witnessing the first performance. Round trip tickets on sale include park access, assembly program, and elephant show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Assembly
James B. Davis
Geo. B. Lockwood
Winona Assembly
Encampment Officers Installed at Goshen No 79
Goshen Encampment No 79 I O O F installed officers last Friday evening. Officers include H P Ss J Minnis and H P W E Minnich, S W Robert Barclay, J W Charles BE Zeller, Scribe Wesley Reams, Treasurer Dan J Troyer, Qa S J S Cosbey, J S Harvey Walker, Guide Gus Swanson, 1st W H H Beer, 2nd W H L Heefner, 3rd W J B Hartzier, 4th W J H Caton, G of T M C Landis, G of T Sam Ganger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
H. P—Ss
J. Minnis
H. P
W. E. Minnich
S. W
Robert Barclay
J. W
Charles BE. Zeller
Wesley Reams
Treas
Dan J. Troyer
Qa. S
J. S. Cosbey
J. S
Harvey Walker
Gus Swanson
H. H. Beer
H. L. Heefner
J. B. Hartzier
J. H. Caton
M. C. Landis
Sam Ganger
Huckleberry Crop Damaged by Drought Across Marshes
Dry weather in early season harmed huckle berry harvest with moisture lacking in many marshes. Berries on bushes withered as drought persisted, leaving some marsh areas nearly barren of berries.
Temporary Manager at Elkhart Crystal Theatre
George W. Lawrie, manager of the Crystal theatre at Toledo, is in temporary charge of the Elkhart Crystal during the illness of Jack Bentham, who has gone to Benton Harbor, Michigan, for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Lawrie
Crystal Theatre
Toledo
The
Elkhart Crystal
Jack Bentham
Benton Harbor, Mich
Valparaiso Fireman Sues City for 20000 Damages
Sylvester W. Chester, a Valparaiso fireman, has sued the city for twenty thousand dollars in damages. He alleges he was thrown from a fire engine and badly crippled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester W. Chester
Valparaiso
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St. Joe River
Barney Company
Tee
Osborn-Colwell Company
Osborn- Colwell Company
Wm. M. Barney
Guy Osborne
Samuel Stewart
Richard C. Barney
American Mutual
Elkhart County Grand Jury
J. L. King
Minneapolis
Sporting News
Goshen Grays
Milford
Kendallville
Krumpetz Giants
Lou Criger
Capt. Collins
Boston Americans
Criger
Bremen
Plymouth
Ptg. Goshen
P.'s
Calanthe Lodge
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