Interurban Tramps Drunk Pedestrian Hit Near Elkhart
George Harkins a Cedar Rapids Ind tramp was struck by a Northern Indiana interurban car near Station 16 west of Elkhart while intoxicated. He survived but seriously injured his condition improving. a companion jailed for intoxication. Two workers fell and were injured in separate incidents at Elkhart sites. Fred Rowe a 30 year old roofer is unconscious with internal injuries. Thomas Van Tilsburg fell 12 feet from a Congregational church and sustained a serious arm injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harkins
Cedar Rapids
Elkhart
Fred Rowe
C. E. Siever
Thomas van Tilsburg
Congregational
Movement seeks new judicial circuits splitting counties
Whitley county would stand alone while DeKalb Noble and Steuben Lagrange join new groupings. Angola Zenith urges taxpayers to demand vows from their representative against the plan, arguing lawyers seek easy work and politicians pay old debts. Lawyers complain of shrinking business yet judges and salaries rise. Lagrange Standard favors separation from Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley County
DeKalb and Noble
Steuben and Lagrange
Angola
Elkhart
Local Health Notes At Area Homes
Mrs Ottmar Lehman remains ill at 324 North Third Street. Elmer Mack shows marked improvement after four weeks in hospital and will return home soon. Mrs Charles Crowell improves slowly with normal vital signs but continued weakness. Albert Yates at home with heart trouble and dropsy remains unchanged. J L Kerstetter not much improved. Mrs Aaron Hartzler convalescent after typhoid fever. The little son of Mr and Mrs A S Minear at 1002 North Seventh Street is seriously ill. T Dart Walker gravely ill with rheumatism at his mother Mrs M Jennie Walker’s home 208 East Lincoln Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottmar Lehman
North Third Street
Elmer Mack
Charles Crowell
Albert Yates
J. L. Kerstetter
Aaron Hartzler
Rogers Goshen Band Delivers Largest Open Air Concert
The Rogers Goshen band gave the ninth open air concert at Main and Washington, drawing the season’s largest attendance. A megaphone announced the program while the ensemble was augmented by extra players from Winona Assembly, making the performance notably well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Goshen
Main
Washington Streets
Winona Assembly
Lagrange Considers Fly Creek Ditch Plan for Sewage
Sentiment in Lagrange favors the Fly creek ditching petition to widen deepen and straighten the creek so it can carry the town sewage more directly to the Pigeon river. Supporters say the transformation will improve drainage and sanitation while opponents warn of costs and environmental impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Fly Creek
Pigeon River
Former Goshenite Runyan Stirred North Manchester Streets
Former Goshen man Winfield Runyan created a stir in North Manchester by whipping John Flora, a real estate man who paid too much attention to Mrs Runyan. He now serves as president of the Syracuse Mfg Co in North Manchester. Mrs Runyan is described as very handsome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Runyan
North Manchester
John Flora
Howell Post Meeting Special Business Tonight
Howell Post calls a special meeting with full attendance desired. J W Cornell signs as Conn and notes hats selling at 4.98, 1.59 in price. sees hats in the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Post
J. W. Cornell
Conn
Marries South Bend Girl After Fast Divorce
Jerry Ellis, a Chicago automobile club figure, married Ida M. Blatz of South Bend in Hammond, briefly after his divorce from Alice M. Ellis, amid infidelity claims involving Paulina Robson. The marriage avoided Illinois law barring remarriage within two years of decree. Divorce concluded last Saturday by Judge McEwen. no defense offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Ellis
Alice M. Ellis
Edward R. Pix Jey
Santa Fe
Chicago
Hammond
Ida M. Blatz
Charles Blatz
South Bend
Illinois
Eilis
Ellis
Miss Robson
Ulery Pleads Guilty to Slot Machine Charge at Wawasee Lake
In Warsaw, M Ulery who ran a restaurant on Wawasee Lake admitted guilt for operating a slot machine on July 4 at his business. Sheriff Mabie had earlier raided lake resorts and arrested Christian McMahon for machine operation, but no machine was found and McMahon was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ulery
Wawasee Lake
Warsaw
Mabie
Christian McMahon
Ulery
McMahon
Boy Plunges to Rescue Drowning Youth at Park Spot
Norman Colosky, 21, diving in a 14 foot hole at Studebaker park Elkhart, surfaced with a human form. He found Maynard Smith, 10, who had been swept 25 feet from the wading place and was not missed by picnickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Colosky
Studebaker Park
Elkhart
Maynard
Charles Smith
Breakin at Bippus Postoffice and Saloon
Burglars cracked the front door at the Bippus postoffice near North Manchester and raided the desk and safe. They took only a small amount of booty while scattering papers and contents across the floor, but nothing of value was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Arcael
Bippus
Manchester
Seek Missing Husband in Bigamy Case
Starke county authorities investigate the disappearance of Charles A. Brown who left his wife and family. His divorced wife William Favorite’s former partner also vanishes, and letters imply they would marry in an Iowa town. If found, Brown faces bigamy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starke County
Charles A. Brown
William Favorite
Brown
Iowa
Berkey and Yoder Families Welcome Newborn Sons
A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs Lewis Berkey of Clinton township. A son was born Wednesday night to Mr and Mrs John Yoder west of New Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Berkey
Clinton Township
John Yoder
New Paris
New Cable Arrives For Bell Telephone Plant Work Beginning
A new cable for Bell Telephone arrived this morning and will fuel the construction of the new plant. Work on the site will begin August 1. The cable filled two cars and weighed 41 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Company
Fisherman Finds 100 Yard Net in Goose Lake
Andrew Vanderford reports locating a 100 yard fishing net in Goose Lake. Deputy Rigney has been dispatched to inspect the area amid reports of ongoing illegal fishing activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Vanderford
Goose Lake
Rigney
Marriage Licenses Reported for James M Smith and Nora Spader
James M Smith of Elkhart aged 33 and Nora May Spader of Elkhart aged 29 are listed on marriage licenses. The docket shows entries with license numbers, occupations, and dates, indicating formal union proceedings for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Smith
Elkhart
Nora May Spader
Chautauqua Tent Packed as Moran Attracts Big Crowd
The St Joseph Valley chautauqua in Elkhart drew a full-capacity audience at its opening session with Paul M Pearson of Talent presiding. Francis P Moran, renowned Michigan Catholic priest, headlines today while Gov Hanly is expected to address tomorrow amid broad regional interest in the event and linked interurban plans. Mayor Greene suggested renaming the body to reflect regional cooperation among Goshen Elkhart Mishawaka and South Bend stakeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Valley
Elkhart
Eisenheiss
Assembly
Paul M. Pearson
Philadelphia
Francis P. Moran
Michigan
Hanly
Greene
St. Joseph
Barney transfers Elkhart property to sons amid restraining order
William M. Barney of Elkhart, president of the failed American Mutual Life Insurance, transfers real estate to his sons Lee M. Barney and Clark H. Barney. A court restraining order, secured by Elkhart County Trust and the American Mutual receiver, blocks disposal until policyholders’ claims are resolved, but the deeds date before the order. Deeds were executed by George T. Barney, a notary public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Barney
Elkhart
William M. Barney
American Mutual Life Insurance Company
Lee M. Barney
Clark H. Barney
Elkhart County Trust Company
American Mutual
Mr. Barney
George T. Barney
Gideons National Convention Scheduled at Winona Lake
The Gideons organization with about 6000 members will hold its national convention at Winona Lake starting July 20 and lasting through the following Sunday. Indianapolis worker W. C. Hall expects at least 1000 members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gideons
Winona Lake
W. C. Hall
Indianapolis
Twentieth Century Limited and No 16 Delayed by Kendallville Wreck
Train No 26 and No 16 were held by a wreck just east of Kendallville. An air hose broke on an eastbound freight, causing one freight car to derail. The two passenger trains backed off to another track and were delayed briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Town
Northern Indiana Winona line terminal contract recorded
The agreement shows the Winona line paying 1000 dollars annually for use of Goshen terminal facilities, supplying its own power and trolley, and sharing half the station costs while carrying no local passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Indiana
Winona
Goshen
Big Gathering Planned by Mishawaka Woodmen of the World
Mishawaka Woodmen of the World will unveil next Sunday with a banquet and initiation of 50, while over 2,000 Woodmen are expected to line the parade. In Goshen about mid August a class of 109 candidates will be initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Goshen
Northern Tri-State Medical Assoc Meeting at Hotel Victory
The Northern Tri-State Medical Association will hold its annual meeting at Hotel Victory in Put-in-Bay Ohio from July 30 to August 1. A large attendance is anticipated with several Goshen physicians planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Victory
Northern Tri-State Medical Association
Put-in-Bay
Ohio
Goshen
Very Handsome Cars on Goshen Warsaw Line
Four of the large interurban cars destined for the Goshen Warsaw line are on the B and O sidetrack at Milford Junction after being shipped from Newark. The speedy cars await clearance for service and reflect progress on the regional transport project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen-Warsaw
Milford Junction
Newark
Mae C Wood interview claims Platt marriage life details
Miss Mae C. Wood now living in Colon Michigan, once a lawyer in Detroit, says she sued Senator Platt of New York for breach of promise. She alleges a long affair dating to 1901 with visits to his private office, offers to marry, and a marriage license she possessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Platt
New York
Mae C. Wood
Colon
Mich
Southern Michigan
Coldwater
Leslie
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan
Miss Wood
Goshen Grays Fall In Interurban Series Clash
Milford defeated Goshen 11 to 7 after Goshen led 7 to 5 through seven innings. Bamberger started strong but gave up six runs as Milford rallied, Becknell replaced him and Starbuck caught. Sam Lewis umpired a well attended game. South Bend Central league teams then won three straight from Wheeling at Springbrook diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Grays
Milford
Goshen
Bamberger
Becknell
Starbuck
Sam Lewis
South Bend
Wheeling
Springbrook
Syracuse Boys in Jail Over Habeas Corpus Proceedings
Lloyd Kerring and Jesse Rentfrow, minors living near Syracuse, are jailed in Kosciusko county awaiting habeas corpus hearings to secure their freedom after refusing to answer questions in Justice Kitson s court about illegal liquor sales. The Kosciusko county poor house inmates faced accusations of being fed meat unfit for consumption, used only to make soap grease, drawing the board of commissioners’ notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Lloyd Kerring
Jesse Rentfrow
Kosciusko County
Syracuse Boat Builds Large Gasoline Launch for Wawasee Lake
The Syracuse Boat Company completed a 40 foot four ton gasoline launch for Frank Miller now operating on Lake Wawasee. It seats 60, powered by a Goshen 12 horsepower engine, features a search light and fine upholstery. Among 70 to 80 launches on the lake, Syracuse boats stand out without any advertising besides merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Boat Company
Frank Miller
Wawasee Lake
Lake
Wawasee
Syracuse
Local settlers win damages after Lafayette street car crash
Robert Mecum of LaPorte settles with the Lafayette street car company for 500 dollars for injuries from the street car accident during the G A R encampment in Lafayette. Goshen men J W Kronk and J W Cornell settle for 15 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mecum
LaPorte
Lafayette Street Car Company
Lafayette
Goshen
J. W. Kronk
J. W. Cornell
Factory Nears Completion at Kimble Indiana Plant
The Art Portland Cement company is erecting a factory at Kimble Indiana that is rapidly nearing completion and should be finished under the planned schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Portland Cement Company
Kimmel
Indiana
Elkhart Man Commits Suicide After Family Flight
Fred Dempskey, 45, a 15 year Elkhart resident and boiler washer for L. S. & M. S. Ry., drank lye acid and killed himself at home after drinking heavily and quarreling with his wife and two children who fled for safety. The family survived as his sole survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dempskey
Elkhart
Round House
Mr. Dempskey
Dempskey
Amusements Bring Star Turnover At Local Theatres
Eugenie Blair will star in The Woman in the Case at the Jefferson, replacing Blanche Walsh. Ruby Bridges leads Playing the Games with Jefferson and Joseph Jefferson featured. Virginia Drew Trescott to star in The Count and the Con vict. Miss Trescott to create a key role then headline a new play. Jane Kennark to star in The Toast of the Town, succeeding Viola Allen. Robert Downing retires from starring and seeks engagements. Ian Reese Trowbridge to manage a new theatre in Indianapolis. O V Kessler now manages Miami park near Huntington. Wabashton vaudeville declines. Nellie McHenry to appear with Louis James in The Merry Wives of Windsor. Carrie De Mar to headline Coming Thro the Rye tour. Robert E. Graham to succeed Hitchock in The Student King. Joseph Coyne to become a full-fledged star. Janet Priest to move to vaudeville. Four companies to play The Lion and the Mouse next season. Goshen to receive one. $55,000 playhouse under construction in Michigan City by Central States Theatre. J W Moore named manager. The Cowboy and the Girl opens LaPorte season August 6, 1906. F X Sallier leases Warsaw opera house for September 1. Jefferson bookings expected to draw Warsaw audiences. Grace Van Studdiford billed as top vaudeville earner at $1,400 weekly.
Elkhart Woman Remains In Jail Amidinsane Claim
Eva Sassman of Elkhart recently declared insane was held in Goshen jail after her husband Noah reported a possible violent episode. Arrangements were made for her admission to Longcliff asylum as Officer Roth investigated screams near Pratt street. Sheriff Manning transported her to the county jail where she awaits admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Sassman
Elkhart
Noah Sassman
Longcliff Asylum
Roth
Pratt Street
Sassman
Goshen
Manning
Longcliff
Bryson Dies From Tetanus After Fireworks Accident
George W. Bryson, president of the Chicago Desplaines and Fox River Valley Ry Co, died at Mercy hospital Chicago from tetanus after a July Fourth fireworks wound on his left hand. Born in Vevay Indiana, he came to Chicago a year ago from South Bend, where he promoted an electric railway and power company. He was 43, survived by his widow and five children, a prominent Mason and Maccabee, and connected to a county indictment via C G Conn of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bryson
Chicago, Desplaines & Fox River Valley Ry. Co
Mercy Hospital
Chicago
Mr. Bryson
Vevay
Ind
South Bend
Ano Electric Railway and Power Company
Bryson
C. G. Conn
Elkhart
Jenkinson Woman Suffers Arm Break Aboard Train
Mrs Belle Jenkinson and son Junior return to Goshen from Los Angeles after a months long absence. On leaving Los Angeles she was thrown from her berth in a Pullman sleeper when the train jolted, breaking her arm. The injury was set on the train and Dr. Jackson attended her in Goshen. Miss Madge Jenkinson departs Los Angeles for Goshen with Miss Flora Sibbett of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Jenkinson
Goshen
Los Angeles
Cal
Jenkinson
Dr. Jackson
Madge Jenkinson
Flora Sibbett
Chicago
Bank Wrecker Amos Gould To Be Released In Nov
Amos H. Gould once of LaPorte county and former cashier and manager of the Bellwood state bank in Nebraska, is serving an eight year term for wrecking that bank. He will be released November 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte County
Amos H. Gould
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Bellwood
Neb
First Trolley Excursion From Goshen Church
First Methodist church of Goshen announces its first trolley excursion of the season along the Winona Goshen line to Winona Park on Thursday July 26. H B Dickey was in town last night arranging transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church of
Goshen
Winona- Goshen
Winona Park
Dickey
Mrs Eva Sassman Taken to Longcliff Asylum
Mrs Eva Sassman, described as an Elkhart in sane patient, was taken to the Longcliff asylum this morning by Bailiff Gowing. Her condition is reported less severe than Elk hart relatives claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longcliff
Eva Sassman
Elkhart
Longcliff Asylum
Gowing
W. B. Cook Associated With Local Development
W B Cook appears in a brief item noting his past roles and current involvement in community projects, highlighting his connection to local development efforts and public service.
New Warsaw Goshen Power House Opens After Midnight
The new power house on the War saw Goshen line began operation shortly after midnight Thursday but encountered minor trouble and was unused for most of the day. Power from the old house continues to serve the Warsaw Goshen line while the new plant powers Milford and Goshen sub stations, where electricity is transformed from high to low voltage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw-Goshen
Milford
Goshen
Complaint of Boys Hovering North First Street
North First Street residents inform police that several boys in the area raid truck wardens and cause damage. Officers warn that arrests will follow if the activity does not stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North First Street
Victor Camp No 32 W O W Meeting Notice
All members of Victor Camp No 32 W O W are asked to meet at their hall on Sunday in July. The notice specifies a gathering for the fraternal lodge with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Camp
Social notes travel and visits from Goshen region
A long list of residents and guests are noted as traveling, visiting, or staying with relatives and friends in nearby towns. Mrs. Susan Cookingham returns from Chicago, Dr Elizabeth Jackson visits Warsaw, and many others from Goshen, Elkhart, Middlebury, and nearby towns are spotted in Lake Wawasee outings, journalism, or family visits.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lagrange County
Father Moran
C. Wood
Sporting News
Pig Goshen
New Wawasee Boat
Eugenie Blair
the Jefferson
Blanche Walsh
Ruby Bridges
Ellis Jeffreys
Mrs. Vandervelt
William Winter Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
John J. Farrell
Virginia Drew Trescott
Flower
Miss Trescott
Jane Kennark
Robert Downing
Irwin
Ian
Reese Trowbridge
Volney T. Malott
Ammons & DuBois
Crystal Theatre
O. V. Kessler
Ammons and DuBois’ House
Wabash
Harter
Miami Park
Huntington
Harter’s
Eagles Theatre
Nellie McHenry
Louis James
Carrie de Mar
Robert E. Graham
Jefferson
Raymond Hitchcock
Robert B. Mantell
the Irwin
Ibsen
Joseph Coyne
Janet Priest
Lion and the Mouse
Sae
Michigan City
Central States Theatre Company
J. W. Moore
LaPorte Theatre
F. X. Sallier
van Wert
Warsaw Opera House
Grace van Studdiford
W. B. Cook
Winona Power
Susan Cookingham
Frank A. Walker
York Township
Geo. P. Betts
Elizabeth Jackson
George Cobb
Lake Wawasee
W. M. Crawford
John Santschi
Ella Willard
Columbia City
Harry Kline
Bremen
Joseph H. Lesh
Cleveland
Glenville
Robert J. Wurster
A. EB. Keith
Shipshewana
Harold Keith
Nina Poyser
Akron
Blanche Becknell
L. J. Becknell
Eva Rippey
J. S. Cripe
Jefferson Township
R. C. Cornell
Journal
W. W. Poyser
S. A. Edmands
Corylake
Charles Riggle
Geo. S. Cobb
Harry R. Stauffer
WH Holdeman
Ella R. Heatwole
Olive Bowser
Janey
Tony Grove
Martin Schnurr
Norman Page
Katharine Wetz
Dayton
J. A. Snapp
Menno Blough
Robert
Wooster
Batchelor
Nappanee Advance
Eckhart
H. B. Driver
William
Louisville Ky
Grace Charnley
W. H. Charnley
Luther Hogshead
Colburn
Chicago Synod
E. P. Conrad
M. L. Swinehart
Letitia
Lake Gage
Swinehart
W. E. Gortner
Las Vegas
N. M
Cora
Emma Kauffman
Jessie Lehman
Wooster, O
Dan Smoker
Simon Schwin
Middlebury
David Zook
David, Jr
Zook
Evanston
William Nymyer
Mr. Zook
Topeka
Harry Black
Charles Black
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