Lake Shore Co 18 Held To Circuit Court
The state accuses Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail Way Co of cruelty to animals by not feeding or watering live stock for over 28 hours on shipments from Hopkins station Mich to Warsaw Ind. Justice Whisler binds the company over in $200 bail. case of Myers against the company also looming. Residents report cattle suffering on side tracks and threaten prosecution if practice continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Company
Hopkins Station
Mich
Warsaw
Ind
Whisler
Burris
Lou W. Vail
B. F. Deahl
Charles Myers
B. K. Putnam
Myers
Lake Shore
North Seventh Street
Evening Reception Hosted by Mr and Mrs Riley for 150 Guests
Mr and Mrs George A Riley entertained about 150 guests at their home 123 South Fifth Street from 8 to 10 pm. The decorated residence featured roses in baskets and greens on the veranda hiding the musicians. Assisting in receiving were a long list of ladies including Miss Elvira Thomas and Mrs John Cook of Elk Hart among others. The Imperial orchestra played on the veranda and several out of town guests attended from Elkhart South Bend Chicago and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Riley
South Fifth Street
Elvira Thomas
John Cook
Elkhart
Mattie Hickox
South Bend
John H. Baker
Jas. A. Riley
J. A. S. Michell
George Evans
Clarence M. Harris
Caroline Thomas
Howard Hess
8. C. Hubbell
Edith Marks
Chicago
Imperial Orchestra
Davenport
Porter Deardorff
Misses Marks
Louis Emmons
Richmond
Ind
C. W. Hyde
Stratton
Minneapolis, Minn
Frank Coppers
Daniel Zook
Nappanee
Mrs Samuel Heasley Dies in Cleveland Township at 65
Mortuary notice reports Mrs Samuel Heasley died at her home in Cleveland township aged 65. She is survived by her husband and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heasley
Samuel Heasley
Cleveland Township
Stone Driver Loses Wheel on Washington Street
This morning John Zook driving east past the public library had a burr break on the right hind wheel causing the wheel to come off. The heavy load of stone weighing 7109 pounds forced him to unload before seeking a wagon shop for a new burr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zook
Washington Street
Public Library
Young Valparaiso Boy Sues Over Damaging Torpedo Injury
David Fox a six year old of Valparaiso sues the Wabash Railway Co for five thousand dollars claiming a signal torpedo left on the company’s right of way exploded when he and other boys moved it to his home. A hammer struck torpedo causing metal to strike his left eye and destroy sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fox
Valparaiso
Wabash By. Co
Fox
Darling Refused. Porter-LaPorte Convention Nominates Benke
The Porter LaPorte counties joint representative convention met at Wanatah and nominated Harry B. Darling by acclamation. Darling refused to run, and J. W. Benke of Porter county was nominated and will accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling
Porter-LaPorte Counties
Wanatah
Harry B. Darling
J. W. Benke
Porter County
Two Newborn Sons Reported for Different Families
A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs Charles Myers northwest of the city with Mrs Myers formerly Miss Mrytle Bigler. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Otis Opperman of 114 North Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Myers
City
Myers
Mrytle Bigler
Otis Opperman
North Seventh Street
Local Youth Taken After Harrowing Home Attack
William Bunton was jailed in LaPorte after an assault at Stillwell starting a reign of terror. He attacked his mother with a hoe and menaced his father with threats to kill both parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bunton
LaPorte
Stillwell
Baby Found on Porch at Fort Wayne Farm
H. P. Duell, a farmer four miles from Fort Wayne, reports his newborn daughter found lying in a basket on the porch of his home. Local authorities notified as family tends to infant care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Duell
Fort Wayne
South Bend grocers plan excursion to Winona via Goshen
The South Bend grocers and butchers will run an excursion to Winona through Goshen on July 24, with Mishawaka dealers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Grocers
Butchsera
Winona
Goshen
Mishawaka
Cooking Club Dinner Hosted by Miss Ruby Dean
Society notes recount a six o clock dinner hosted by Miss Ruby Dean at 514 South Seventh Street where the Cooking club was entertained yesterday evening with guests from the local circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooking Club
Ruby Dean
South Seventh Street
May Establish Hatchery in Indianapolis
A drive to create a city hatchery in Indianapolis faces rejection from the state and lack of city funds. Enthusiastic sportsmen push the plan hoping to match surrounding states that operate hatcheries and provide abundant bass for sport and food, noting local fish are imported from the north and south. If city authorities adopt the proposal, dining and pricing benefits could follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Engine Disaster at Rpple Gravel Pit
An engine at the Rpple gravel pit was left with fires banked and high steam then raced down the track crashing into gravel cars. Two cars were badly damaged and the tender telescoped onto a gravel car. Investigators believe a person with a grievance against the company entered the cab and opened the throttle fully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rpple
Building Improvements On Mitchell Charnley Block
Mitchell Charnley has begun improvements on his block next to the new building by Elkhart County Trust Co. The work will greatly improve the general appearance. The State Bank building floor was lowered to sidewalk level and more changes, including a storefront and new tile floor, are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Charnley
Elkhart County Trust Co
State Bank
Richardson Launch Plans on Elkhart River
J. W. Richardson placed a gasoline launch of his own construction on the Elkhart river today and plans to build a boat house behind the Clyde J. Castetter residence on River Avenue. Several others are expected to follow suit for summer boating near home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
J. W. Richardson
Mr. Richardson
Clyde J. Castetter
River Avenue
Woodmen of the World see rapid growth in Goshen
Deputy Perry A. Hulwick reports writing thirty applications in six days for the Woodmen of the World fraternal insurance society in Goshen. He predicts a class of 100 or more within twenty days and is regarded as a leading Indiana insurance man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Perry A. Hulwick
Mr. Hulwick
Indiana
Performance Delay After Concert at Irwin Tonight
The second performance at Irwin tonight will not start until after the band concert ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Irwin
Indiana Horticultural Meeting Set at Gaby Home
Elaborate preparations for the midsummer Indiana Horticultural Society meeting at the Gaby residence near Brimfield on August 16 and 17. Noble County Horticultural Society hosts with free entertainment for all members. Governor Hanly and James Whitcomb Riley invited. program by secretary W B Flick features leading horticulturalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Horticultural Society
George D. Gaby
Brimfield
Noble County Horticultural Society
W. B. Flick
Hanly
James Whitcomb Riley
Couple Runs Away From Lagrange County
Vernon Leid, an employee of Wabash Portland Cement in Stroh, and Pearl Tritch of El mira, aged under sixteen, left for unknown places with a livery rig. They went to Orland and Burr Oak, Michigan, then vanished. The father alerted Sheriff Marteny. the pair were later caught at Stroh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Leid
Pearl Tritch
Lagrange County
Leid
Wabash Portland Cement Company
Stroh
Miss Tritch
George Tritch
Elmira
Orland
Burr Oak
Mich
Mr. Fitch
Leib
Marteny
Lagrange
Girl Rescued at St Joseph by Brother From California
Miss Rose Gruber, who traveled from a southern Indiana town to St Joseph, was rescued from a disreputable house by her brother who flew in from California to aid their mother in locating the runaway girl. They had not seen each other in nine years and the reunion was distressing. The girl endured hardship leading to illness and had wandered seeking work and shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Rose Gruber
Indiana
California
No Gambling in Saloons Liquor License Rules Enforced
St Joseph County commissioners issue a strict liquor license rule requiring applicants to appear in person, file bonds, and swear they will operate saloons properly and ban slot machines or any gambling devices in their establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
United Brethren Conference Opens in North Manchester
The September session of the United Brethren conference for the St. Joseph district begins in North Manchester the week of September 12. It runs Wednesday through Monday with daily business meetings and evening devotional services on Sundays and during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
United Brethren Conference
St. Joseph
Indiana
Peru
Four Pianists with Orchestra in Winona Lake
The Theodore Thomas orchestra will bring to Winona Lake four top American pianists led by William H. Sherwood of the American School of Pianists along with Brahm Van den Berg the Belgian pianist N. J. Elsenheimer the composer and pianist and Howard Wells a young Chicago pianist for a concert event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Thomas
Winona Lake
United States
William H. Sherwood
American School of Pianists
Brahm van den Berg
N. J. Elsenheimer
Howard Wells
Chicago
First Meeting Saturday In A Kaatz Bankruptcy
The first meeting of creditors in the A. Kaatz bankruptcy case will be held in Referee Lambert's court in South Bend Saturday. Mr. Kaatz has been cited to appear for examination. Appraisers will be appointed to invoice the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Kaatz
Outing For Walfs From Chicago Slums Planned
A group of thirty five walfs from Chicago slums will be sent to Millersburg around August. They will be distributed to volunteers who will care for them for two weeks, under the supervision of a coordinating organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Millersburg
Prosecutions Planned Over Liquor Law Violations at Wawasee
Investigations lead to affidavits being filed against a number of men at Wawasee for liquor law violations and operating slot machines in resorts around the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasee
Shipping Outfit to Peru for Miami County Court House
P H McCormack and company the court house contractors are shipping their outfit to Peru Indiana to begin work on the Miami County court house project and related facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. McCormack and Company
Court House Contractors
Peru
Ind
Miami Couty
Court, House
Middlbury Improvement Co Incorporates to Build Opera House
The Middlebury Improvement Company is incorporated with 120 shares at 25 each, capital 3000, aims to build an opera house nearing completion. Officers: President Dr B F Teeters Vice President Dr M A Farrer Secretary Ellsworth Varns Treasurer J D Mather. Directors include J W Griner and H E Bucklen, with Tom Gallagher of New York decorating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Middlebury [Improvement Co
B. F. Teeters
M. A. Farrer
Ellsworth Varns
J. D. Mather
J. W. Griner
H. E. Bucklen
Tom Gallagher
New York
Fire Loss Adjusted In Middlebury Gohn Property
The Mrs John Gohn building in Middlebury burned last week with an adjusted loss of 375 dollars. The damaged structure will be torn down and replaced by a brick block. Jewelry stock loss set at 145 dollars. An insurance of 1000 dollars covered Geo Gohn groceries stock which was ruined, prompting expectation of full coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gohn
Middlebury
Geo. Gohn
Gohn
Mrs H H Mosier Dies in Elkhart After Illness
Mrs H H Mosier 34 wife of Bristol Banner editor died in Elkhart where she had been treated for dropsy. Surviving: her husband two children her mother one sister and one brother. Remains sent to Bristol for funeral likely Saturday or Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Mosier
Bristol Banner
Elkhart
Bristol
Dentist A Gants marks 49 years in Ligonier practice
Forty nine years ago Dr A Gants began practicing dentistry in Ligonier. His first patient was John E Smith who later moved to Michigan. Recently Big John Smith visited the office recalling the tooth repair and requested another tooth fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
A. Gants
John E. Smith
Here
Michigan
John” Smith
Circus Man Disappears In Michigan
Van Amburg circus checking agent L G Hawley is missing at Albion Michigan. Manager Kellogg has issued warrants and a search is underway. Circus crew report $293 missing. The show moved east through Goshen this morning along the Lake Shore route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Hawley
van Amburg Circus
Albion, Mich
Kellogg
van Amburg
Goshen
Lake Shore
Marriage licenses from Elkhart County used in Michigan
Authorities report several Elkhart County marriage licenses were used in Michigan. Although the marriages are valid, the officiating minister faces possible prosecution under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Elkhart County
Visual test ends Ritter career at Kendallville lab
Operator H. H. Ritter failed the recent Lake Shore visual examination at Kendallville. The test was unusually severe this year and his 12 hour daily work for 26 years has likely affected his eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
H. H. Ritter
Kendallville
Knights of Pythias Seek Site for Hall in City
The Knights of Pythias lodge is negotiating to purchase a site for a Pythian hall and home. Several locations are under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Hoboes Fight At Butler With Beer Knives and Clubs
About twenty hoboes fought each other in Butler on Wednesday night. The brawl involved beer bottles clubs and knives as principal weapons with numerous injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Jewelers Diamond Brooch Case Seeks Return
Norman E. Hascall of Toledo Ohio asks the Treasury to return a diamond brooch valued at 5000 dollars taken on arrival in New York from Europe. Customs officials in New York deny the petition. The dispute centers on whether American travelers may have jewelry repaired abroad and returned without duties and on correct identification of the stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Norman E. Hascall
Toledo
Goshen
Europe
Treasury Department
Noted Chicago Artist Falls Overboard at Koontz Lake
Josephs Butzer a renowned Chicago artist drowned when he fell from a boat while fishing on Koontz lake Monday afternoon. The incident prompted a search but proved fatal for the well known figure in the art world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephs Butzer
Chicago
Koontz Lake
Merritt Roach
Roach Farm
Columbia City
Darrow
LaPorte
Winona
Big Four Road
Elkhart
Lake Shore Crossing
Ode Smith
Hartford City
Frank Watson
Smith
Watson
Hanly wave boosts farmers support in Indiana says Woods
Floyd Woods of Indianapolis reports a strong Hanly surge in Indiana after a fishing trip. He notes farmers align with Hanly, calling him honest and focused on public service, and says Bryan and Roosevelt are not the only popular figures. Woods is not closely allied with the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Woods
Indianapolis
Judge Woods
Goshen
Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Woods
Indiana
Hanly
Effort to Settle for Widow of LaPorte Yard Brakeman
Lake Shore claim agent seeks a settlement with Mrs. Longstorf of Elkhart after her husband, a brakeman, died in the LaPorte yards. She has a small child and no means of support, and the husband carried no life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Longstorf
Elkhart
LaPorte
Drayer Promises Road Start if Township Funds Arrive
I V Drayer says construction on the Wabash to Warsaw road via Laketon could begin immediately if Noble township furnishes 20000 dollars. He emphasized the need for funds to commence the project at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayer
I. V. Drayer
Wabash
Warsaw
L Laketon
Noble Township
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Gostien
Fiora B. McGowan transfers a lot in Elkhart to William J. Feather for 1100 dollars. Edward G. Overlease transfers a lot in Gostien to Susan Overlease for 1900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiora B. McGowan
William J. Feather
Elkhart
Edward G.overlease
Susan Overlease
Gostien
Colonial Flower Shop Opens Under Dora Brown Name
Miss Dora Brown plans to open the Colonial Flower Shop at 210 North Main Street around Sept. 1. The modernized building will house up to date floral methods, hampers, baskets, toilet goods, raffia, and a line of fancy candies as Brown travels to Detroit and Chicago for ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Brown
North Main Street
Miss Dora Brown
Mehnert
Miss Brown
Goshen Floral Co
Detroit
Chicago
Goshen Grays Face Milford in Interurban Showdown
This afternoon at Tonawanda grounds Goshen Grays meet Milford in a pivotal Interurban contest. A win for Milford would pull both teams into a first place tie. Plymouth edged Bluffton 6 to 4 earlier, Rae George LaBelle moves from Kalamazoo to LaPorte, and Alderman from Danville is noted for wild pitching despite recent losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Grays
Milford
Tonawanda Grounds
Alderman
Danville
Ill
Elkhart Chautauqua Opens Under Favorable Auspices
The second annual Elkhart Chautauqua opens at 7 30 p m with President Eisenbeiss of the St Joseph Valley Chautauqua Association calling the assembly to order. Mayor Greene delivers an address of welcome as Prof P M Pearson serves as platform manager and presents a lecture recital on Joel Chandler Harris. The event includes Bible study lectures in a second large tent and kin dergarten and physical culture classes expected to draw big crowds. The McNaughton Park grounds resemble a tented city with eighty Pup tents from the Boys Brigade on the west side and culinary preparations by the Congregational Ladies ensuring ample food and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Chautauqua
C. M. Eisenbeiss
St. Joseph
Congregational
McNaughton Park
Boys’ Brigade
Converts Reach Benton Harbor on Foot to Join Long Haired Group
The House of David in Benton Harbor gains eight new adherents from Arkansas as followers of Benjamin and Mary prepare for the world’s end. Among them is a seven year old boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of David
Benjamin and
Mary
Benton Harbor
Arkansas
Opie Mixes Up Dates For Chautauqua Appearance
Opie Read planned to attend the Lafayette chautauqua but confused the date with La Porte. He traveled to LaPorte and sat in a hotel while Lafayette organizers were disappointed by his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opie
Opie Read
Lafayette Chautauqua
LaPorte
Lafayette
Beaning Case Near End At LaPorte
The Beaning damage case occupying two weeks at LaPorte nears verdict tonight as the defense continues introducing evidence. Plaintiffs seek damages totaling 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Critical Condition Of South Bend Police Chief
Chief of Police McWeeny of South Bend, ill at home for a week and feared to have typhoid fever, was taken much worse and his condition is alarming though previously believed to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWeeny
South Bend
South Bend Health Officer Seeks Extra Pay for Smallpox Care
City Health Officer McNamara requests $1,400 in additions to his $1,000 salary for duties caring for smallpox patients. The F000 group signals willingness to compromise on the disputed extras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara
South Bend
City Allowances Made by Common Council at Regular Meeting
A list of payments approved by the city council during a regular Monday night session. The items include utilities, vendors, and individuals such as Franklin Oil Co, Hawks Electric Co, Kanawha Coal Co, Nat. Meter Co, Ft. Wayne Elec. Co, Hawks Hdw. Co, and multiple names with various small sums, totaling numerous disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Oil Co
Hawks Electric Co
Kanawha Coal Co
Nat. Meter Co
Wayne Elec. Co
Hawks Hdw. Co
Thomas Albright Co
Frank Shaffer
L. Griswold
Sam Fryman
Sam Ganger
H. Wilkinson
Wm. Miller
J. Palmer
P. M. Gortner
Jno. Steele
Joe Bollinger
McDowell & Boylan
C. L Bolles
Geo. Evans
BE. R. Lacy
Wee Wee
C. U. Tel. Co
Austin & Western Co
Jesse Close
D. J. Troyer
Dennis Stiffler
O. A. Lattimer
D. C. Dill Cule
J. Close
Floyd Cripe
Chapman
News Ptg. Co
Milt Chapman
Watts
Ben C. Bender
J. M. Weaver
Peter Trainer
A. C. Heath
A. J. Santsehi
David Cobbum
John Nies Ah
Jacob Ratz
David Stickler
John Walters
E. Katz
Tobias Cripe
Marine Boiler Co
BE. M. Jackson
Sells
Max Lavely
John McCutcheon
James Arnold
BE. Hahn
Fashionable clothing found on St. Joseph pier portends tragedy
A man’s clothing and personal items, including a two ounce carbolic acid bottle and a photograph of a stylish young woman, were recovered on the south pier at St. Joseph Michigan. Authorities believe the deceased is E. S. Lyon of New York City. The body has not been recovered as life saving crews continue river search. this marks the ninth victim of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
E. S. Lyon
New York City
Horse Killed by Lightning Near Leesburg Farm
Jacob Rapp, living on W. E. Groves’s farm northeast of Leesburg, lost a valuable horse to a lightning strike Sunday evening. The herd was grazing in a pasture near an elm tree, found dead within two feet of the tree which was shattered from top to bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rapp
W. E. Groves
Leesburg
Studebaker Memorial Fountain and Jefferson Street Bridge Dedicated
The Dedication details a public ceremony Saturday evening for the Studebaker memorial electric fountain gifted by J. M. Studebaker Jr. and the new Jefferson street bridge, described as a magnificent structure for South Bend's welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
South Bend
J. M. Studebaker, Jr
Jefferson Street
Bakers Face State Warnings Over Cleanliness
LaPorte bakers received notice from State Factory inspector McAbee urging cleanup of their shops. Several bakeries are highlighted as needing attention to meet standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
McAbee
Teo
Fixing Requisitions for County Auditors by Aug 6
County pacifitors arrange annual requisitions to be filed with the county auditor no later than Monday August 6. County commissioners will act on them in September.
Very low rate excursion to the Atlantic coast
Very low rate excursion to the Atlantic sea coast in August and over the Lake Shore By. Tickets good 165 days. Apply to agents for particulars or see another column in this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Sea Coast
Lake Shore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lake Shore CO
Circuit Court
Mortuary Record
OPERA
Wild
Rock Creek Township
Huntington County
State Board of Health
W. D. Cline
Samuel C. Scott
Cline
O. O. F. Lodge
Woods On
Colonial Flower Shop
Sporting News
Plymouth
Bluffton
Rae
George LaBelle
Kalamazoo
Ptg. Goshen
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