South Bend & Western Triumph in Rail Fight
The South Bend & Western Railway Company of Indiana won a major injunction dispute against the Chicago Lake Shore & South Bend Railway. The case, heard in circuit court before Judge Funk, halted work pending final order while both sides await stipulations. The South Bend line aims to connect South Bend to Laporte and link with the existing LaPorte Michigan City route as part of a larger Indiana Railway system project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend & Western Railway Company
Indiana Company
Chicago
Lake Shore & South Bend Railway Company
Zigler Street
New Carlisle
St. Joe County
Funk
Chambers
South Bend
South Bend & Western
Laporte
Michigan City
Indiana Railway Company
Deaf Mute's Vow of Vengeance Shocks Warsaw
In Warsaw Indiana a deaf mute C Sylvester Lowell posts a letter on the post office wall denouncing the town for seeming unhelpful in his need for schooling. He warns that within three weeks fire will devastate the business district unless townspeople show compassion. He signs as being in sore distress and places the note in the local paper department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
C. Sylvester Lowell
Bently
Ind
I. C. Sylvester Lowell
P. D
Rifle Range Route for Indiana Co G in Sea Girt Tryout
Members of Company G 1st Regiment Indiana National Guard practice at a rifle range northeast of the city as candidates for Sea Girt New Jersey meet. Capt Henry W Pease establishes the range about 21 miles away and targets are set for selecting expert shots to represent Indiana at the government sponsored event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Pease
Co. G
Pease
Real Name Identified as Al Jones in Milford Counterfeit Case
The Nappanee News identifies the arrested counterfeiter at Milford as Al Jones alias Burt Thomas. Editor Murray linked a photographed man named John Dow to Jones, who enlisted from Nappanee in the Spanish American War and may be Burt Thomas or his brother Al Thomas. The paper notes previous impersonations and a past theft case connected to Thomas.
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Nappanee
Milford
al Jones
John Dow
Murray
Halls
Burt Thomas
Co. C
Miss Klotz
Bievelc
Marshal Weyburn
Thomas
van Wert County
Ohio
Tampa
Fila
van Wert
Fell Eight Feet Injures Leidner Youth at Work Site
Leslie Leidner son of Mr and Mrs Louis Leidner was helping carpenters at the Leidner Bartholomew block when he stepped into a hole cut for a register and plunged eight feet to the cellar floor. He landed on his head and sustained severe bruises and scrapes but no bones were broken. A physician treated the injuries on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Leidner
Leslie
Louis Leidner
Leidner-Bartholomew
Structural steel shipments awaited for court house work
Expect structural steel from Pittsburg this week for the court house reconstruction by P. H. McCormack & Co. The delay stems from the company’s slow output due to a heavy order load. Only stone cutters are currently at work while urgency is urged on the Pittsburg firm.
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P. H. McCormack & Co
Court House
Pittsburg
Fugitives Captured After Chase Along Eel River
Fugitives called Bumpus Middlecough and Samuel Layman who escaped from jail at Wa bash Monday morning were tracked to Harter's Grove near North Manchester after a night pursuit along the Eel river. They offered resistance but surrendered and were returned to jail.
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Bumpus” Middlecough
Samuel Layman
Wabash
Eel River
North Manchester
Harter’s Grove
Mashed Fingers In Farm Accident Near Waterford
John Brown of Waterford suffered severe mash injuries to the first two fingers of his right hand when caught in a cultivator lever yesterday afternoon. A physician attended and dressed the wound.
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John Brown
Waterford
Adopt Gov Hanly by Indianapolis Prohibitionists
Prohibitionists in Indianapolis have adopted Governor J Frank Hanly. They expect him to be commended for his law enforcement stance in the platform to be adopted at the mass convention on July 29. George Hitz is named as a possible mayoral candidate. no other candidates are publicly declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
J. Frank Hanly
Courier Printing Company Ordered Sold in DeKalb County
Decree of the DeKalb circuit court orders the Courier Printing company of Auburn sold to satisfy a lien foreclosed by James N. Glasscock former business manager. The Courier, long time organ of Democratic parts of the county, is a Northern Indiana newspaper with capital stock listed at $1.06.
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Auburn
Dud
DeKalb
Courier Printing Company
We Chauic
James N. Glasscock
Courier
Indiana
Democratc
Insanity Applications Filed in Elkhart County Amid Rising Cases
County Clerk Rinney records two more insanity petitions including Albert Kawaione a 64 year old North Side resident who alleges persecution and Hagadone seeking a wife through his property. Mrs Amanda Myers and Mrs Ida Beck admitted to the asylum as insanit y concerns grow in the county.
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Rinney
Albert Kawaione
North Side
Hagadone
Democrat
Amanda Myers
Gowing
Ida Beck
Roy Moore Returns After Disappearance
Roy Moore reappeared at home last night after vanishing Monday evening. He says he and friends rode a Big Four freight train that moved too fast to exit until Warsaw was reached where he stayed yesterday. He returned home at 7 o clock.
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Roy Moore
Warsaw
Rinehart files claims against McCoy estate over debts
Mattie Rinehart daughter of Al fred McCoy of the wrecked McCoy and Son bank at Rensselaer Indiana files claims against her father's estate for 20600 dollars. A 13990 overdue rent claim on Hanging Grove township land and a 7000 overpayment claim are listed. Trustee Chapman will resist payment arguing other creditors have first priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Rinehart
Alfred McCoy
McCoy & Son Bank
Rensselaer
Ind
Hanging Grove Township
Chapman
Dr A L Merritt Dies In County Asylum After Long Drug Career
Dr A L Merritt, long prominent in Ta Porte’s drug trade and business life, died yesterday in the county asylum where he had resided for many years due to declining health. He had become a public charge after failing health forced him to seek refuge there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Merritt
Ta- Porte
County Asylum
Thieves Raid Pa Trick Home Amid Circus Stop
While the Forepaugh Sells Bros circus performed in Valparaiso yesterday, the home of Thomas Pa trick was burglarized. Five gold rings and a brooch were stolen in the break in and authorities pursue leads.
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Forepaugh- Sells Bros
Valparaiso
Thomas Patrick
Wean Moves Into New Quarters in Dangler Block
H. L. Wean relocates to a new room today in the Dangler block and plans a modern store in every respect.
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H. L. Wean
Dangler Block
Union Sunday School Excursion To Winona
Union Sunday school excursion set for August 10 to Winona featuring Morin's French Military Band. Second edition attraction highlighted with a morning departure and return details toward a full day event.
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Union
Winona
Morin
Local firm expands with new department and show room
The Lewis and Neville Mig Co newly incorporated adds a vehicle repair shop with trimming painting and tire work. They continue producing Goshen Improved and Goshen Light Runner rural wagons and will operate a showroom on Cottage Avenue with a wide carriages and wagons selection. R O Neville leads operations while G W Lewis splits time between Goshen and Colorado.
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Lewis and Neville Mig. Co
Goshen
Cottage Avenue
Walker. Lewis Carriage Company
R. O. Neville
Walker-Lewis Carriage Co
G. W. Lewis
Colorado
Lewis
SANDER INVESTS RING PLOTTED AS WEDDING GUESS
Calvin O Sanders buried three jewelry caskets on a South Haven beach to lure a wife. About 300 Chicago store workers came to search after hearing the tale. Miss Lydia Crowe found the ring and note reading To the future Mrs Sanders. She left for Chicago without meeting Sanders.
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Calvin O. Sanders
South Haven
Mich
Chicago
Lydia Crowe
Sanders
Barn Destroyed in New Paris Blaze
Last night the barn of Jacob Ecklebarger in New Paris was completely destroyed by fire. Firefighters arrived after 9:30 p.m. but the structure was beyond saving. Few chickens inside survived. Nearby barns and sheds were at risk but no additional fires occurred. Ecklebarger’s loss is about $200.
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New Paris
Jacob Ecklebarger
Ecklebarger
Transom thief linked to Elkhart holiday robberies nabbed in Logansport
Bertrand Lee, sought across Indiana for transom robberies in Elkhart during the holidays, was arrested in Logansport after a police chase led by Chief Silvers and Sheriff Manning. Three accomplices were partly captured. two convicted, one discharged. Lee, unmarried, had no fixed home and had ties to a gang operating in Elkhart.
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Bertrand Lee
Indiana
Elkhart
Logansport
Chief Silvers
Manning
Lee
Death from lockjaw claims 14 year old Fay Arms
Fay Arms, 14, son of Emery Arms of Elkhart, died yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock from lockjaw. He contracted the disease after stepping on a rusty nail. Doctors stated the boy’s life could not be saved from its onset.
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Fay Arms
Emery Arms
Elkhart
Col Brown Wins Europe Trip With Helen Gould Help
Col Isaac W. Brown of Rochester Indiana a noted champion of birds and bees earned praise from Helen Gould who funds his work. Gould has agreed to send Brown to Europe for a three months vacation with all expenses covered by her charity and support.
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Col
Isaac W. Brown
Rochester
Ind
Helen Gould
Col. Brown
Miss Gould
Europe
Miss Mable Kester’s Carbolic Acid Suicide Attempt
Miss Mable Kester daughter of Dr Kester of Wolcottville attempted death by own action driven by melancholia. She sought self destruction via carbolic acid.
For Rent Office Rooms Over Owl Drug Store
Office rooms available to rent above the Owl Drug Store. Contact Mrs. Henrieta Kolb for details.
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Owl Drug Store
Henrietta Kolb
Forepaugh Sells Bros Circus Draws Big Elkhart Crowd
An immense crowd gathered in Elkhart to see the Forepaugh Sells Bros circus at the Allendale addition. Tickets sold at Goshen and the tent capacity is 12 001. The show arrived from Valparaiso and heads to Benton Harbor, Michigan, this evening. Thieves entered the Shasberger residence during the parade and stole two gold watch chains jewelry and a purse.
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Elkhart
Shas?berger
Electric service planned for Lake Shore freight line
Toledo dispatch reports W. K. Vanderbilt examined electric traction for the Detroit and Toledo division of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway. He reportedly found the plan feasible and ready to begin, starting with freight moves. Electric power is said to be cheaper than steam for short hauls, prompting the project.
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Toledo
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
W. K. Vanderbilt
Detroit
Vanderbilt
Annual Outing at Wawasee by Indianapolis YMCA
Twenty or thirty members of the Indianapolis Young Men's Christian Association arrive at Wawasee for their annual outing. The campers find three large tents set up and will enjoy a private pier and row boats. They will board at a hotel with A. K. Jones and Dr. J. M. Phipps in charge. Another delegation arrives Saturday to join the campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Young Men's Christian Association
Wawasee
Association
A. K. Jones
J. M. Phipps
Kosciusko County Schools Open Date Debate
Trustees clash over opening Sept 18 for seven weeks. Northern trustees favor a late start to allow children to earn a dollar a day topping onions until Oct 1. Southern trustees push for an early opening so pupils finish in spring to help with sugar making.
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Kosciusko County
Escape by Fire and Ice Sparks Prison Break
Sammy Lehman and a fellow inmate fled using a fire built on a gew er and then doused it with cold water to crack the barrier. Sheriffs in neighboring counties have been alerted to watch for them.
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Sammy Lehman
Columbia City
Goshen Sunday Schools Plan Union Trip to Winona
The Sunday schools of Goshen will join in a union excursion to Winona on August 10. The event is organized as a community religious gathering with participants from local churches assembling for the outing.
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Goshen
Winona
Editors to Gather in Winona for Republican Meeting
Winona hosts a Republican Editorial Association outing on July 25 with about 150 editors signifying attendance the largest in state history. Notables include Senator Hemenway Congressmen Chaney Charles and Frederick Lando Crumpacker Foster Cramer and Watson plus state chairman J P Goodrich and secretary Fred A Sims. The group will stay at Kosciusko Lodge and travel from Indianapolis aboard the Big Four railroad to attend as guests.
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Winona
Republican Editorial Association
Senator Hemenway
Chaney
Charles
Frederick Landis
Crumpacker
Foster
Cramer
Watson
State Central Committee
J. P. Goodrich
Fred A. Sims
Indiana
Kosciusko Lodge
Indianapolis
Hoosiers Pay Large Insurance Premiums in 19064
Indiana residents paid 11,816,003.05 in premiums to life insurers during 19064 and received 2,990,066.52 in losses. Fire insurance losses totaled 2,622,613.70, with 785,515,710 dollars in force at year end. Assessment companies received 378,539 in premiums and paid 178,182.95 in losses. Overall, Hoosier policyholders paid 19,084,423,022 in total premiums. insurers paid 7,741,847.38 in losses in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Northern Indiana Deaths Report Several Local Figures
William J. Tompkins of Elkhart dies suddenly at his Girard Michigan home. Frank H. Ulrich, 36, dies in Fort Wayne after a brief illness from a rheumatic heart attack. Eliza Ward, widow of J T G Ward, 78, arrives in Elkhart from Eau Claire Michigan and is taken to Grace Lawn. Emma Marie Tyler, 32, dies in South Bend from acute indigestion affecting the heart. Rufus E. Arnold, 85, dies at his son Louis E. Arnold’s South Bend home after seven months illness. born August 11 1819 in New York. a retired farmer who moved to South Bend from near Walkerton three years ago.
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William J. Tompkins
Elkhart
Girard
Mich
Frank H. Ulrich
Fort Wayne
Eliza
J. T. G. Ward
Eau Claire
Grace Lawn
Emma Marie
Edgar M. Tyler
South Bend
Coldwater
Rufus E. Arnold
Louis E. Arnold
New York
Walkerton
Model Grocery to Host 9 Day Nine Sale Starts Tomorrow
Frederick Howenstein Jr of North Side announces a unique sale at A Model Grocery. The event runs 9 days from 9:09 AM to 9:05 PM on July 29, with every special price featuring the figure 9. Store decorated by V V Swartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Howenstein, Jr
North Side
V. V. Swartz
Howenstein
Apollo Orchestra Plays at Bickel's Drug Store Tomorrow
The Apollo orchestra will perform at Bickel's drug store tomorrow night, bringing live music to downtown shoppers and residents in the evening hours.
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Apollo Orchestra
Bickel
Bluffton City Council Funds Seven Miles of Sidewalk
The Bluffton city council awarded contracts for seven miles of cement sidewalks. An Auburn mechanic Oscar Huffman was named instructor in the University of Syracuse foundry and forge department. A string of local incidents follows with injuries from streetcar, a fatal fall, a boy’s risky rooftop dive, a toddler on tracks, and longtime Bluffton couple celebrating their sixtieth anniversary. Humane Officer Miner reports a case of a one month old babe left to beg. Warren townsfolk repelled a jewelry vendor with eggs and later fake bills, driving the con artist away.
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Bluffton
Oscar Huffman
Auburn
University of Syracuse
N. Y
Margaret Newcomb
Wabash
Floyd
Daniel Schulters
Columbia City
Lex Lesh
Huntington
Hive
Tocsin
McKinney Soward
Danie Huntie
Wayne County
Ohio
Indiana
Hunter
Miner
Elkhart
Warren
Notables for Elkhart Chautauqua
Five of ten Elkhart chautauqua days from August 26 to September 3 will be run by the International Lyceum Association bringing leading platform entertainers of the world. The lyceum bureau provides talent to draw national attention, with the St Joseph Valley Chautauqua Association setting season tickets at 2 dollars for all ten days and now on sale in Elkhart.
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Elkhart
Elkhart Assembly
St. Joseph
Goshen 1880 Happenings From Dem ocrat Files
Twenty five years ago in Goshen a July 1880 set of items notes circus visit, marriages, deaths, societal events, political organizing and local arrivals. Prominent people include Rev Zeigler, Mrs J L Thompson, Ira Woodworth, and John Yontz leading a Harcock Veteran Corps.
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Forepaugh
Goshen
Zeigler
John Neis
Mollie Shoeman
William Liveringhouse
Jefferson Township
Hascall
Violett House
Lou W. Vail
Geo. Cleis
Henry D. Wilson
New Paris
Junietta S. Hopkins
Severance
Kansas
J. EL. Thompson
M. E. Church
Benton
Middlebury Township
Hancock
Ira J
Woodworth
W. H. Nusbau
J. D. Compton
George Maybee
G. W. Hayden
Anderson
N. A
Herring
Bremen
H. Johnson
Stonex & Johnson
Indianapolis
Harcock Veteran Corps
John
Yontz
John Yontz
Chris Klein
George
W. Carpenter
Sargeant
Jere
Miah Strayer
Thomas Gilfillan
David Jones
Sebastian Stewart
John Wysong
M. B. Hascall
Bitner
Ben M
H. Shoemaker
John Miller
Daniel Rehger
Fire destroys Cripe grocery stock loss set at $718
The stock of the Cripe grocery store, destroyed by a Monday night fire, was adjusted today by a representative of the Equitable Fire and Marine Insurance Co. at $718.
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Cripe
Equitable Fire and Marine Insuractnce Co
Wanted Girls in Glove Factory
Help wanted at Bo real Mfg. Co. 212 W. Washington street. Liberal wages to begin. Apply in person.
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Boreal Mfg. Co
Washington Street
National Editorial Association to Meet in Indiana in 1906
The National Editorial association will hold its convention in Indiana next June with Marion to host early events. Indianapolis won the bid for the main meeting in mid June 1906. Winona and French Lick Springs are on the itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
National Editorial Association
Indiana
Indianapolis
Oklahoma
Winona
French Lick Springs
Sick List: Miss Zook At Goshen College Hospitalized
A brief item notes Miss Zook of Goshen College is in the hospital with stomach trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zook
The
Goshen College
Holllister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Invites Health Return
If you cannot eat sleep or work feel mean cross and ugly take Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea this month A tonic for the sick There is no remedy equal to it Tea or Tablets J A Bickel Co Wait for the Union excursion Aug 10 Elkhart Review notes drowning risk from jokes in deep water warning boys and girls to avoid unsafe behavior Hon Frederick S Fish Studebaker general counsel improved after illness in Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
J. A. Bickel & Co
Elkhart
Frederick S. Fish
Studebaker Bros., Mfg. Co
South Bend
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
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Albert Hagadone
McCoy Estate
Lewis & Neville Co
Sander
South Haven, Mich
Lake Shore
Indianapolis Y. M. C. A
the Lake
Kosciusko
Summer Resort
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