Winona Drops Gate At Tonawanda In Rain Small Crowd Watches Loss
Winona loses to Goshen at Tonawanda Grounds 6 to 2 in a rain soaked game. Johnson of Indiana University held Goshen to no hits after the fourth inning while Wilson of Goshen allowed scattered runs. Starbuck and L Kelly spark Winona’s offense but timely plays by Goshen tilt the score. Ball notes praise Winona’s sportsmanlike play and team cohesion.
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Goshen
Tonawanda Grounds
Wihona
Grays
Johnson
Indiana University
Winona
Gray
Wilson
Scott
Dickey
Diddle
Hutchinson
Goldstein
Coen
Sheller
Short
Druckenbrode
Gochenhour
Thomas
Leon Kelly I. Kelly
I. Kelly
L. Kelly
R. B. Kelly
Starbuck
R. B
Bamberger
Irvin
Nab Johnson
Washington asserts Johnson could be top Midwest pitcher
Washington team in the American league praises Johnson who pitched for Winona yesterday. Stahl, former Indiana coach, backs Johnson. Sheller from Culver academy trained as a first sacker. Diddle is Indiana amateur golf champion for the third time. Every Gray impressed locals as Goshen boasts a fast, capable group of players.
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Washington
Johnson
Winona
Middle West
Stahl
Indiana University
Sheller
Culver
Culver Academy
Diddle
Indiana
Gray
Goshen
Grays
PIGHTING CONTRACT Raises Questions On Nappanee Paving Deal
Rumors say a stay in the Nappanee town board paving talks may be sought. J W Vail studied records but could not judge the contract's legality amid changes and a Central Paving Co agreement. Critics claim the process became private and call for new bids if paving starts this year.
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Nappanee
J. W. Vail
Central Paving Co
Vail
Headache Pills Cause Death of Infant Near Goshen
Carl J Edwards age eighteen months died after his sister fed him headache pills she found, mistaken for candy. The incident occurred six miles north of Goshen. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Indian Creek church with Rev. Fike officiating. interment in Pine Creek cemetery.
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Carl J
Edgar I. Edwards
Goshen
Indian Creek
Fike
Pine Creek
Arrests Made in Liquor Violation Case at Justice Whisler Court
Charles Carpenter, bartender for Richard Collins, arrested for selling liquor to habitual drunkard Orland Amsden. found guilty by Justice Whisler and fined $10 with appeal to circuit court. Ed Dalka also arrested on a similar charge. trial set for 4 p.m.
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Charles Carpenter
Richard Collins
Orland Amsden
Hardesty
Amsden
Whisler Carpenter
Ed Dalka
Watch Giveaway Promises Sharp Prize at Jones Furniture
A gold watch exhibition draws attention in the Jones furniture store window. The watch, a high grade twenty year case, is to be given away tomorrow night Thursday to a lucky recipient.
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Jones Furniture
Post Office Reaches Surplus First Time in U S History
For the quarter ending April 1 the post office receipts exceeded expenditures by 1.8 million dollars marking the first surplus after years of congressional appropriations. The surplus is credited to nationwide prosperity and improved postal efficiency.
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United States
Congress
Winona Lake Man Helps Found Kist News Bureau
Winona Lake native Frank Snyder Jr is an incorporator of the Kist News bureau with a $5000 capital. The organization based in Columbia City aims to publish Life of Marvin Kuhns and to edit revise and publish news from Indiana's Twelfth congressional district.
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Winona Lake
Frank Snyder
Kist
Columbia City
Marvin Kuhns
Twelfth
Sunday School Festival Proceeds Reported
Mrs Rench's Sunday school class held a festival on the church lawn last night with net proceeds around 25 dollars. Wanted a couple of bright apprentice girls to learn dressmaking. will pay while learning at 216 North Main Street by M Van Deusen.
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North Main Street
M. van Deusen
Militiamen Exempt From Poll Tax Opinion
Indiana Attorney General James Bingham issues a written opinion to the auditor of state ruling that the 1907 tax law amendment imposing a 50 cent poll tax on each legal voter does not supersede the 1901 and 1905 acts exempting militiamen from poll tax.
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Indianapolis
James Bingham
Auditor of State
Mather Dies at Mishawaka Home After Illness
George D B Mather, a Middlebury resident aged 48 years, died at 4 10 this morning at his daughter Mrs Orville Vogg s home 16 West Second street Mishawaka after a heart disease lasting several weeks He leaves a wife a daughter and brother Charles S Mather of Chicago The remains were shipped to Middlebury for burial with funeral Friday at 10 a m in the Middlebury M E church
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George D. Mather
Middlebury
Orville Vogg
West Second Street
Mishawaka
Mr. Mather
David B. Mather
Charles S. Mather
Union Avenue
Chicago
Middlebury M. E. Church
Glidden tour cars halt in Indianapolis amid rain
Glidden tourists rest at the Soldiers' Monument in Indianapolis after a day of heavy rain and road dangers. About 46 of 74 starters remain, with several cars withdrawing for mechanical issues and a protest turned over to officials for review. The convoy continues toward Columbus with 174 miles ahead via Dayton and Springfield.
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Cleveland
Indianapolis
Rochester
Logansport
Kokomo
H. M. Coake
New York
George S. Barr
Deroit Club
Detroit
Marion
H. E. Stutz
R. D. Chapin
Dayton
Springfield
Columbus
Canton
Boys of Co G Head to Indianapolis Camp
Members of Company G First Regiment Indiana National Guard under Capt Henry W Pease travel by 5 18 Big Four train to Fort Benjamin Harrison for a ten day state militia encampment. They packed gear last night and spent the night in the McNaughton building armory. Pease predicts a strong showing.
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Indianapolis
Company G
Henry W W. Pease
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Co. G
McNaughton
Pease
Scandal at Wawasee May End in Divorce
Rumor says a divorce will result from a recent incident at a summering place near Wawasee involving two Goshen residents, a Goshen woman, and a Ligonier woman. Reported scandal led a Ligonier husband to seek a suit, with his lawyer gathering evidence. alimony may be refused by the well to do husband.
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Wawasee
Goshen Wien
Big Electrical Contract for Gary Office Building and Homes
G H Wheelock & Co of South Bend won the contract to furnish gas and electrical fixtures for an office building and 255 residences in Indiana’s new Gary city. The Indiana Steel company awarded the bid, saying it is the largest contract of its kind ever let in the Midwest.
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Indiana
Gary
G. H. Wheelock & Co
South Bend
Indiana Steel Company
Middle West
Nab Streeter's Woman Friend Confined in Jail
Elma Lockwood once vowed to avoid prison and lived with Capt. George Wellington Street of Lake Michigan fame. After a bitter struggle she was finally placed in a St. Joseph county jail cell.
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Nab Streeter
Elma Lockwood
Capt
George Wellington Street
Dstrict of
Lake Michigan
St. Joseph County
Contractors to Deploy Larger Force for Court House Reconstruction
P. H. McCormack & Co. the court house contractors, have arranged to put on a much larger force of men. Work on the reconstruction of the building will be pushed with all possible speed. It is not likely it will be entirely finished before another year.
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P. H. McCormack & Co
Court House
Investigation Triggers Possible Ousting Of Kendallville Postmaster
Mrs Browand widow of Kendallville ex postmaster is named in the probe into the succession dispute after George P Alexander was named to replace him. Authorities consider potential ousting of Alexander amid ongoing investigation.
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Browand
C. C. Browand
Kendallville
George P. Alexander
Alexander
Goshen Men Eye Gary Mercantile Prospects
A group of Goshen men show interest in Gary Indiana's new steel town development. They plan a future trip to assess conditions and explore investment opportunities potentially worth substantial sums.
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Gary
Goshen
Ind
Illegal Fisherman Caught Near Syracuse
Harry Lung of the Syracuse vicinity was arrested by Constable Stephenson on a charge of possessing an illegal net. Deputy Warden Houser surprised Lung at a lake round in Kosciusko county and Lung claimed he worked with a seine. Lung attempted to flee but was stopped and the net confiscated on a drying rack.
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Harry Lung
Syracuse
Stephenson
Lung
Houser
Kosciusko
Offiser
Detroit hotel clerk returns $10,000 found money
A night clerk in a Detroit hotel found a wad of $10,000 and was rewarded with a $5 bill for returning it to the owner. The text notes the clerk’s generosity did not harm him and contrasts it with the temptation to keep the money.
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Detroit
Rowdyism on North Side Causes Schoolhouse Vandalism
Rowdyism on the North Side reported with boys procuring whiskey and beer at the Rock Run school house. They broke windows and damaged janitor quarters. Arrests are likely as officials investigate the incident.
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Rock Run
Wolf Lake Man Held in Federal Court on Assault Charge
Burt Mayfield of Wolf Lake Noble County is held to the federal court under a $500 bond for assaulting William Erdly a neighbor who was performing his duties as a rural mail carrier. The quarrel stemmed from a dispute over small matters.
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Burt Mayfield
Wolf Lake
Noble County
William Firdly
Mayfield
Erdly
Indiana Railroad Commission to Probe Express Business
The Indiana Railroad Commission directs an inquiry into the state's express business with hearings set to begin September 3.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
William Twomey to Close Out Shoe Stock
William Twomey announces the sale of the late William Twomey Sr’s shoe stock. The auction aims to liquidate remaining inventory and settle estates. Low prices and first come, first served terms expected.
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William Twomey
Wiliam Twomey
Manager Hay Dn Watches Giveaway Details
Manager Hay announces a giveaway of watches at Irwin on Thursday night. If you doubt, attend to see the event and terms.
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Haydn
Irwin
Col Isaiah B McDonald Dies After Prolonged Illness
Col Isaiah B McDonald of Columbia City dies after a long illness. Born September 14 1825 near Culpepper Virginia he moved to Whitley County, worked as surveyor teacher and lawyer, served in the Union army and later politics. Survived by widow and two sons James E McDonald editor of the Ligonier Banner and Charles B McDonald of the Auburn Courier.
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Col. McDonald
Culpepper
Virginia
Whitley County
McDonald
General Assembly
James E. McDonald
Ligonier Banner
Charles BE. McDonald
Auburn Courier
Boys Make Varied Routes to Winona Juvenile Camp
Portland men will haul local boys to camp while Marysville youths ship tents by express and ride bicycles. Huntington plans a three day hike with nightly camps as about 100 boys travel. Indiana supplies the largest quota with 24 towns sending 10 to 100 each. Outside the state arrive from Chicago Oak Park Paris Lima Toledo Marysville Decatur St Louis Salt Lake City Madison.
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Winona
Portland
Marysville
Huntington
Indiana
Chicago
Oak Park
Paris
Lima
Toledo
Decatur
Mich
St. Louis
Salt Lake City
Utah
Madison
Wis
Militia Camp Opens At Fort Benjamin Harrison
Militiamen from across the state arrived in Indianapolis to attend the annual camp of instruction at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The state aided by the national government hosts the event with mobilized units transferred to the camp by traction cars as they reached the city.
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Indianapolis
Fort Benjamin Harrison
National Guard
Notre Dame Brother Attends Ottumwa Funeral Leader
Brother Leander of the University of Notre Dame returned from Ottumwa Iowa to attend the funeral of William McLain oldest citizen of Ottumwa. McLain gained national notice for voting for Roosevelt in the last presidential election despite lifelong Democrat leanings. A Roosevelt letter of thanks found among his effects is preserved by a priest. Born in Ireland June 5 1805 he came to America in 1830.
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Leander
University of Notre Dame
Ottumna
Wm. McLain
United States
Roosevelt
McLain
Mr. McLain
Ireland
America
Nathan Caminsky Will Probate Traces Bequest Details
The 1901 will of Nathan Caminsky, witnessed by Mitchell Charnley and Harry Dangler, is probated. Ida Caminsky is named executrix and widow, receiving all real and personal property for life. Abra ham L. Caminsky and Zelda Caminsky get 1000 dollars each. Lois Caminsky, granddaughter, may receive 1000 dollars if she embraces the Jewish faith and marries an Israelite. otherwise she gets one dollar.
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Nathan Caminsky
Mitchell Charnley
Harry C. Dang Iler
Ida Caminsky
Abraham L. Caminsky
Zelda Caminsky
Lois Caminsky
Harry Cam
Jennie Versus Jacob Buchter Support Case Detail
Alleged case involves a petition for support against Jacob Buchter. The defendant is said to own $6,000 in unencumbered real estate. A monthly support figure of $50 is requested. The couple were married October 1, 1906 and separated July 10, 1907, and reside in Elkhart.
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Jennie
Jacob Buchter
Elkiart
Indiana Agents meet at Winona Lake
The thirteenth annual session of the Indiana Agents association of the Ohio Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. was convened at Winona Lake with members gathering for the session.
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Indiana Agents Association of
Ohio Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Winona Lake
Priest Bernard Kroeger Retires After Tenure at St Bridget’s
Rev. Father Bernard Kroeger, longtime pastor of St Bridget’s Catholic Church in Logansport, retires after decades of service. The Catholic church community notes his dedication and leadership.
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Bernard Kroeger
Pianist Flees As Fireman Appears During Theatre Event
In Elkhart a pianist fled the stage amid a performance when a Lake Shore fireman arrived at the exit. Spectators watched as the man hurried off on all fours climbing from the piano to flee, while a jealous pursuer sought him. The incident interrupted the show but no further details were reported.
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
Letters scattered along the B and O tracks at Milford Junction
A B and O section employee found a dozen to fifteen mail letters torn from a mail train about three miles west of Milford Junction. One letter from Geo L Lamb of Nappanee contained a $250 check which was not taken. The letters were returned to Lamb in Nappanee after being delivered to the Milford Junction postmaster. An investigation into how mail fell from the railway car is expected.
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Milford Junction
B. &O. Railway
Milford Jct
Nappanee
Geo. L. Lamb
George L. Lamb
Estimated cost to finish wards at Longcliff hospital
Henry Barnhart a trustee of the Northern Indiana insane hospital says finishing two new wards at Longcliff may cost slightly under 8000 dollars. If funds are unavailable the trustees expect to ready the women's ward for use and may partially open the men's ward.
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Henry Barnhart
Northern Indiana Insane Hospital
Longcliff Insane Hospital
Mr. Barnhart
Girl Testifies in Chicago Trial Over Disreputable Glencoe Resort
Belle Winters, 16, testified in Judge Kersten's court against Mrs. Lemuel Schlotter of Glencoe and Leona Garrity for harboring a girl under age. Winters said she ran away with Lillian Flint, met two men on a lake boat to Benton Harbor, and that Harry Mansfield received money for bringing them to the resort. Mansfield is being sought. Flint reportedly left the city. Defense evidence to be heard today.
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Belle Winters
Harry Mansfield
Mansfield
Lillian Wlint
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Elkhart and Goshen Areas
Transfers include William I. Keggerries to Mary Bowser for a lot in Elkhart at 4500 dollars, Eph Sigerfoos to Willard Kurtz for land in Concord township at 275 dollars, Goshen Lodge No. 798 BPOE to Charles F. Kelly for a lot in Goshen at 4500 dollars, Llewellyn C. Fergison to George W. Best for a lot in Elkhart at 100 dollars, Jacob Schmucker to Eewin Snyder for a lot in Elkhart at 175 dollars, and Ed Collings to David Ulery for a lot in Nappanee at 2600 dollars.
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William I. Keggerries
Mary EH. Bowser
Elkhart
Eph. Sigerfoos
Willard Kurtz
Concord
Charles F. Kelly
Goshen Lodge
Goshen
Llewellyn C. Fergison
George W. Best
Jacob Schmucker
Eewin Snyder
Ed Collings
David Ulery
Nappanee
Chicago Victim May Recover From Glidden Tour Injuries
Thomas J. Clark of Chicago remains in critical condition after a car crash during the Glidden tour. A slight improvement is reported and officials say recovery is possible if no relapse occurs by tonight.
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Chicago
Thomas J. Clark
Eight-Year-Old Boy Dies From Lockjaw After Toy Pistol Incident
The eight year old son of Harry Beck of Buchanan dies from lockjaw linked to a toy pistol used on the Fourth of July.
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Harry Beck
Buchanan
Dressmaking Par Lours Under George Cobb Garage
M Van Deugen operates a dressmaking par lor over 216 North Main Street. Prices are moderate and satisfaction is guaranteed.
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George Cobb
M. van Deugen
Local residents visit friends and relatives across states
Fay Peck of South Bend and Lillian Maxey of Chicago visit in the city. Several sisters and relatives from Chicago Indianapolis Wheel ing Defiance and Wabash travel for visits and vacations.
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Fay Peck
South Bend
Lillian Maxey
Chicago
Cora Bartlemay
M. A. Hutchinson
M. E. Hoover
Indianapolis
M. I. Hoover
Mary P. Alderman
Wheeling
W. Va
Elizabeth Noble
Lewis Dettman
B. W. Slagle
Defiance
A. G. Paine
W. H. Boulton
J. W. Jones
Catherine Jones
Silver Lake
Oscar Miller
Beeson
Middlebury
W. H. Shaffer
North Manchester
Idr
Shaffer
M. Y. Kestor
Myron J. Rhodes
Glen
Juniata
Neb
Rhodes
Jamies Hine
A. W. King
A. C. Yoder
Marquette
Mich
Train engineer Overcome by Heat in Near-Cleveland Run
Floyd Webber, engineer of a Lake Shore fast westbound passenger train, was struck unconscious at the throttle as the engine sped toward Cleveland. The fireman took control, slowed the train to within yard limits, and Webber's condition was listed as serious.
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Floyd &. Webber
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Webber
Beyer Intended Victim Letter Leads to Arrest at Michigan City
Beauregard Switzer is held in federal custody on $500 bond after writing a blackmail letter to J. H. Beyer of Rochester Indiana. Beyer, connected with Beyer Bros. packing in Goshen and linked to Wi nona, is said to be the intended victim of a demand for 24000 dollars. The government holds the letter as key evidence in a case described as among the worst of its kind.
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Beyer
Beauregard Switzer
Michigan City
J. H. Beyer
Rochester
Ind
Beyer Bros
Goshen
Winona
Typhoid Fever Epidemic Reported in Nappanee
Letters from La Junta Colorado warn of a typhoid outbreak in the town. Among victims are Joseph and Jacob Garber and two of Henry Culp’s sons. No deaths reported. Water from a creek contaminated by upstream sewerage is blamed.
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Nappanee
la Junta
Colordo
Henry Culp
Joseph
Jacob Garber
Taxpayers Seek Injunction Over Mishawaka Light Plant
George M. Fountain and several Mishawaka taxpayers file suit in St Joseph court seeking to enjoin the city and Public Utility from making improvements to Mishawaka’s light plant and from allowing the utility to claim costs if it takes over the plant. The complaint runs forty nine typewritten pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Fountain
Mishawaka
St. Joseph
City of
Public Utility Company
Kurtz Pleading Friday in Disbarment Case Adjourned
The St. Joseph circuit court postponed sessions until Friday to hear pleadings in the Kurtz disbarment case before Special Judge L. W. Vail of Goshen. Court may adjourn again on Friday to October.
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Kurtz
St. Joseph
L. W. Vail
Warsaw Masch Foundry Fire Causes Major Loss
A fire at 110 oclock last night destroyed the Masch Foundry plant in Warsaw and caused about $50,000 in damage. Several other properties were damaged. Incendarism is suspected.
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Warsaw
Masch: Foundry
Kalamazoo Theater Joins Klaw & Erlanger Syndicate
The Kalamazoo theatre, formerly independent, agrees to be booked by the Klaw and Erlanger syndicate, consolidating its operations under the Academy system and linking it to the broader theatre network.
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The
Klaw & Erlanger Syndicate
Academy’ S
Kalamazoo, Mich
Independent Theatre
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