Sheriff Destroys Plugged Slot Machines in County Jail Raid
Sheriff Manning and his turnkey demolished four seized slot machines valued at 475 dollars. One Collins machine showed four numbers plugged to guarantee losses, with slots of 1 dollar 26 cents and two 1 cent bets. Prosecutor Burris holds a portion of the Collins machine as grand jury action looms. An order to seize all Go shen machines signals crackdown on gaming. Justice Whistler's Court fined Bruce 11.56 dollars for public intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Eddie Collins
Clyde J. Castetter
O. F. Williamson
Milton M. Ulery
Burris
Collins
Goshen
Whistler
Bruce
Two Goshen Boys Admit Theft of Dam Wheel Sets
The wheels taken by Burt Smith at the dam yesterday morning were claimed as the property of two Goshen boys who were caught robbing his float line. They initially claimed innocence but their stories failed to hold together and they confessed. They come from respected families, making their involvement a surprise once identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Burt Smith
Goshen
Hoosier Carnival Arrives in Goshen for Week
The Hoosier Carnival company will arrive in Goshen from Elkhart Sunday and set up on the Rowell lot on West Lincoln Ave. The show opens Monday and will remain for one week with S. J. Rossiter handling the press. Elkhart safety and satisfaction reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Hoosier Carnival Company
Goshen
Rowell Lot
West Lincoln Ave
S. J. Rossiter
The
Mortuary Notices for Freed and Lehman families
Mrs. Paul Freed died at Wakarusa aged 44 leaving her husband and four children. J Y Lehman died near Wakarusa from pneumonia and heart trouble aged about 56 with a large surviving family. Lehman’s wife Matilda Snyder survives with eight children, four sons and four daughters, plus many siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Freed
Wakarusa
Lehman
J. Y. Lehman
Matilda Snyder
Guardian sought for Hagadone estate amid asylum transfer
In Goshen Albert Hagadone and Amanda Myers have been accepted at Longcliff asylum and will move there soon. Charles A. Harper petitions to appoint a guardian for Hagadone, a former soldier and owner of a sizable estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hagadone
Amanda Myers
Goshen
Longcliff
Charles A. Harper
Hagadone
Watch and $38 stolen from Dan Anderson in Hammond
Dan Anderson formerly of Goshen reports a robbery in Hammond. His watch and $38 were taken and he asked Jeweler Frank Krug for the watch number to aid police in locating it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Anderson
Goshen
Hammond
Frank Krug
Freeland Mather Improves After Stroke in Milford
Milford resident Freeland Mather, who suffered a stroke a few days ago, is reported to be somewhat better as doctors monitor his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland Mather
Milford
Birth of a Son Near Samuel Brown Farm
Mr and Mrs Samuel Brown announce the birth of a son yesterday afternoon at their home five miles northwest of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Browning
Five Mies
Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers Hit 21c at Newell Bros
The Newell Brothers department store lists men’s Balbriggan shirts and drawers priced at 21 cents each. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for this limited sale and stock up on everyday undergarments.
Death of Mrs. W. R. Ellis in Goshen
Mrs. Harriet Lessig Ellis, 58, died at 2 30 this morning at 119 West Clinton Goshen after a three month illness from heart and kidney ailments. Survived by husband William R Ellis and brother David H Lessig of Warsaw. Funeral Monday at 5 pm at home with Rev Vannuys. interment Oak Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
William R. Ellis
West Clinton Street
Bright
Ellis
Leesburg
Ind
Harriett Lessig
Wawaka
Indianapolis
David H. Lessig
Warsaw
Earl Conrad
Remembered Hopkins farm celebration in Elkhart county roots
Marion Bachelor recalls a Hopkins farm gathering two miles north of Millersburg sixty one years ago. A great county turnout gathered families from many townships and names such as Zollinger Thomases Beckners and Smith brothers were noted attendees. A grand dinner in the woods and a fond reminiscence conclude the recollection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bachelor
Crescent Street
Hopkins Farm
Millersburg
Hopkins
Bachelor
Elkhart County
Zollingers
Thomases
Beckners
McRibbens
Skelleys
Quinns
Phillipses
Grimes
McConnells
Myers
Browns
Worlingers
Bachelors
Smith
Rye Stack Burned Near Lake School House
A rye stack at Lonson Corpe's home near Lake School House caught fire while being stacked Monday forenoon. The flames forced workers to flee the top as neighbors saved the barn. About 150 bushels of rye and straw burned. cause believed to be a smoker near the stack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonson Corpe
Lake School House
Cuths
Woman Leaves Her Family After Cashing Longtime Savings
Mrs Rein dach vanished last Monday after drawing $240 from a bank. Her husband Matthew Reinsdach, a worker at Hammond Packing Co. plant in Chicago, and their five children are stunned by her disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Reinsdach
Hammond Packing Co
Chicago
Farmer Dies by Own Action Near Decatur
Sam Hahegger, a years old farmer living eight miles west of Decatur, was found in a neighbor’s granary with the top of his head blown off. A shotgun in his hands indicates a premeditated death. He leaves a family and a large estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hahegger
Decatur
Reunion at Springbrook Picnic Draws Former Nappanee Residents
Former Nappanee residents now in South Bend Mishawaka Elkhart and Goshen announce their annual picnic to be held Sunday July 20 at Springbrook Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springbrook
Nappanee
South Bend
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Goshen
Springbrook Park
Leased New Quarters for Undertaking Business
Epic Culp has leased the first floor and basement of the new C. H. Brooks building on West Washington street for his undertaking headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epic Culp
C. H. Brooks
West
Washington Street
Mitten Factory Sold to Dr. Wm. S. Smith at LaGrange
The mitten factory at LaGrange changes hands to Dr. William S. Smith for 3685 dollars. He also pays the Ellison estate 437 dollars on a judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Wm. S. Smith
Ellison
Goshen Sots on Sixth and Seventh Streets Revealed
Readable notes describe sots on Sixth and Seventh streets linked to P. C. Parl as the best residence location in Goshen for Sunday living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.C. Parl
Goshen
Ganzard Not to Blame in Ellison Suit Information
Gossip and correction in the Goshen area regarding the Ellison estate case. The Lagrange paper states Mrs Casebeer filed the suit and not Trustee Gannard. The case left creditors about 3700 dollars after Bond proceeds. The trustee and his attorney defended assets in question and deserve creditor support for the estate settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Ellison
Goshen News-Times
Ganiard
Casebeer
Lagrange Democrat
Cannard
Anderson
Logan
Fort Wayne
John W. Hanan
Rollin Ellison
Ganford
Chautauqua Meeting Invites Elkhart Leaders
More than 200 invitations were mailed to Elkhart business leaders by C. G. Conn A. R. Beardsley and Circuit Judge James S. Dodge for a Century club gathering. The discussants will focus on the upcoming Chautauqua in Elkhart and the Indiana Railway company stance. J. McM. Smith is invited to pledge transport and lodging for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Century Club
C. G. Conn
A. R. Beardsley
James S. Dodge
Indiana Railway Company
Enterprise
J. McM. Smith
Lafontaine Deals With Fire Aftermath And Protection Plans
Local town Lafontaine responds to a severe fire loss with plans for improved fire protection. Misses Ruby Lichtenwalter and Ida Livingston visited the Peck home and returned to Chicago. Charles Wehmeyer and Karl Cissell came back from Chicago to spend Sunday in Goshen. PLR Judkins returned from Chicago. H B Haines and Charles Cripe also returned from a lakes trip north of Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafontaine
Ruby Lichtenwalter
Ida Livingston
Abe Peck
Chicago
Charles Wehmeyer
Goshen
Karl Cissell
Chicaexo
Judkins
H. B. Haines
Charles Cripe
Bristol
HHFL Kidder car garage opens. Chicago guests tour facility
The HHFL Kidder automobile garage opened yesterday and hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lacy and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Theren from Chicago en route to Boston. Chauffeur Edgar C. Tunelius accompanied them as they stayed overnight at the Hascall, praised as the best hotel encountered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HHFL
Kidder Automobile Garage
Hascall
T. J. Lacy
Victor Theren
Boston
Edgar C. Tunelius
Squirrels Safe Until August Under New Law
Farmers report many squirrels along country roads despite the law and predict a good year for sportsmen. Lawmakers aim to preserve the species and announce visible increases this year compared with previous years.
Pay Stations Robbed At Oliver Hotel In South Bend
Thieves robbed pay stations of the South Bend Home Telephone Company in the Oliver hotel and took a considerable amount of money. A prior theft at Lake Shore depot occurred about three months earlier. Officials will switch to a new money box design that cannot be carried away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Home Telephone Company
Oliver Hotel
Lake Shore
Little Dot Sold to Emporia Buyer for 550
Harlo Herne of Brighton sells pacing mare Little Dot to Tom Acheson of Emporia Kansas for 550 dollars. The transfer records the cash deal as a private sale of a racing animal with no additional terms disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlo Herne
Brighton
Tom Acheson
Emporia
Kan
Toweling at 4 and 6 percent sale
Newell Brothers advertise Huck towels at 15 cents a pair during a clearance sale with low prices on toweling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Bros
Forty Miles of Ditch Exposes New Law Conflict
Petitioners pushing a 40 mile Elkhart river ditch in Noble county plan funding from area farmers in LaGrange. Surveyors Moore and Thomas map Milford Johnson and Clearspring townships as they evaluate farm ownership and costs. Ditch would start at Port Mitchell then run 20 miles to the county line, with a 10 mile branch from near Rome City through Casparville, amid a legal clash over lake level limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Noble County
Lagrange County
Fred B. Moore
Morton Thomas
Lagrange
Milford
Johnson
Clearspring
Port Mitchell
Albion
Ligonier
Rome City
Casperville
Messick Lake
Fire Destroys Studebaker Farm Buildings in Mishawaka
Sparks from the engine set fire to a straw stack on the Studebaker estate farm on Mishawaka avenue River Park. Two old barns and a shed were engulfed, total loss about 1000 dollars. Two workers suffered minor burns while the engine and separator were moved to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Township
Studebaker
Mishawaka Avenue
River Park
Clem Studebaker
Summit Farms
Brakeman Falls Into Culvert Near Mishawaka
Louis Nuls a Lake Shore freight brakeman fell into a culvert near Mishawaka last night. He dropped about 15 feet into two feet of water and fractured his collar bone. Dust from a passing passenger train obscured visibility as he walked along the siding into the culvert. He will be confined to his home for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Nuls
Lake Shore
Mishawaka
Nuls
Elkhart Chautauqua Voted Permanent by Century Club
The Century club voted to make the Elkhart Chautauqua a permanent organization. Trumpet Notes, led by E A Couturier, serenaded C G Conn at his country home and Mr Conn banconed the members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Elkhart Chautauqua
Trumpet
E. A. Couturier
C. G. Conn
Mrr. Conn
Michigan Murderer Faces Exam on Statutory Rape Charge
Ted Payne of Three Oaks, son of Tom Payne and inmate at Jackson, is to appear before Justice A. T. Hill in Three Oaks Tuesday morning for examination on a statutory rape charge. Laura May Dickeey, 11, acts as complaining witness. Public sentiment runs high. Payne likely bound over to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Payne
Tom Payne
Three Oaks
Jackson
A. T. Hill
Laura May Dickeey
Payne
Circuit Cout
Accidental Blast Injures Wolcottville Worker
Henry N. Taylor of Wolcottville was injured when a cream separator exploded while in use. Iron fragments struck his left leg between the knee and ankle, shattering bone and tearing flesh. an amputation may be necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Taylor
Wolcottville
Mr. Taylor
Former Middlebury Resident Hiram Miller Dies
Hiram Y. Miller formerly of Middlebury township died Thursday in Traverse City Michigan. He was a member of the Middlebury Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Hiram Y. Miller
Yost
Miller
Middlebury Township
Traverse City, Mich
Middlebury Knights of Pythias
City to Attend Funeral of Daniel Gripe
City officials will attend in a body the funeral of Daniel Gripe Monday afternoon. Gripe, formerly employed at the city electric lighting station, was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Gripe
Gripe
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Relief
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea by J. A. Bickel & Co as a remedy for headaches constipation and kidney or liver troubles. Claims the tea will make you well and emphasizes its medical benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlad
Ware Jon
Hollister
J. A. Bickel & Co
Fatal Accident Claims Woman Hanging Clothes
Mrs Nellie Grise a colored hotel employee in Niles died after a runaway horse and buggy struck her neck while she hung clothes at the rear of the Forler hotel. She was about 40 and left a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Grise
Forler Hotel
Niles
Notable Deaths and Local News Tidings Across County
James Vanderson of Wolcottville is dead. Mrs. Isaac Robinson, 85, dies near Decatur. Ela Barnes and Milford Barnes head to Egypt as missionary teachers. Rev. H Theo Wilken marks 25 years at St Marys Decatur. anonymous letter threatens Albion attorney H G Zimmerman over a ditch dispute. St Joseph Valley traction plans to extend interurban lines if funds from Lagrange, Orland, and Angola are raised. Mrs Anton Gimpel of Fort Wayne survives carbic acid exposure. Walter McCutcheon killed when lightning strikes a barn during a rain storm. Addie M Jones sues for divorce from Walter Jones after eight years and 28 moves. Frank Gall dies in a DeKalb runaway accident after being pinned by his team near Hamilton Pleasants lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Vanderson
Wolcottville
Avilla
Isaac Robinson
Decatur
Ela Barnes
Milford Barnes
Bluffton
Egypt
H. Theo. Wilken
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
H. G. Zimmerman
Albion
Noble Coun
St. Joseph Valley Traction Company
Lagrange
Orland
Angola
Anton Gimpel
Fort Wayne
Walter McCutcheon
Chester Township
Wabash County
McCutcheon
Addie M. Jones
Logansport
Indianapolis
Walter Jones
Frank Gall
DeKalb County
Hamilton
Pleasant Lake
Gail
Interurban Competition Sparks Railroad Rate Clash
Indiana railroad commission considers alleged discrimination in passenger rates on steam rail lines that parallel electric interurban routes. Railroads have offered special rates to meet interurban competition, undercutting the standard cent per mile charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railroad Commission
Oven Air Vesper Service at Fifth Avenue Methodist
The Fifth Avenue Methodist church plans an open air vesper service at 6 30 p m on the church lawn during the heated season weather permitting the service will be moved indoors to the church at the same hour a cordial welcome is extended to all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Ehruch Lawn
Warning to All on Elks Day at Springbrook Park
A July 25 1905 alert declares Elks and antlered herds will roam Springbrook Park in South Bend with authorities vacating the city for the day. The piece warns residents to seek high ground 2 to 5 pm and prepare for a stampede as Bucks Dees and Fauns gather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springbrook Park
South Bend
Elks
Goshen
Rate of One Dollar for Eastbound Travel Sparks Rate War
A dollar fare from Chicago to New York within weeks appears likely due to rate slashing by the Michigan Central and other lines. The Grand Trunk and Erie refuse to honor an arbitrator’s decision on differential rates, with Pennsylvania and the Baltimore & Ohio matching a $16 rate. No executive move has halted the trend, and until either Pennsylvania or B&O acts, the conflict could widen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Grand Trunk
Erie
Michigan Central
Pennsylvania
Show Accident Kills and Wounds At Benton Harbor
A Forepaugh Sells Bros. circus performance in Benton Harbor ended with an accident on the hippodrome course during a chariot race injuring George H. Wilson a new employee who lives near Eau Claire. He narrowly escaped earlier in the evening. About 15 000 spectators witnessed the incident as the show moved next to Hollana Michigan with Wilson expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Benton Harbor
Hollana, Mich
Funeral for Daniel Gripe Time Change
The funeral will be held from the German Baptist church at Fifth and Clinton streets next Monday at 1 30 PM instead of 2 PM as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Gripe
German Baptist Church
Fifth and
Clinton Streets
Engineer Keith Reaches Angola on Bucklea Extension Survey
Engineer Keith has reached Angola to survey the Bucklea extension from Lagrange to Orland via Gage and Crooked lakes, part of the regional project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Angola
Bucklea
Lagrange
Orland
Gage
Crooked Lakes
Rathbone Sisters Ice Cream Social and Silks Sale
The Rathbone Sisters plan an ice cream social at Mrs Daniel Riggles on Pike Street this Saturday evening. One dollar Suit Silks are on sale at Newell Bros for 69 cents per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Sisters
Daniel Riggle
Pike Street
Newell Bros
Lake Brokesh a Breezes Weekend at Local Lakes
Local residents Drived to Lake Brokesha and nearby lakes over the weekend. Charles Bryner and family joined H W Brown for Saturday and Sunday. Other groups from Goshen Elkhart and Middlebury visited lakes and attended Pawnee Bill show in Sturgis. Families like Shoup Hoover Showalter and Thorne joined at various spots. extended outings planned by Wrsong and Stutsman families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manahan
Hawks
Goldstein
Newell
Brokesha
Civilization
Sam Lewis
Abe Peck
Nate Asher
Stone Lake
Tom McFall
Perry Huff
Sturgis
J. F. Nusbaum
Carrie
Middlebury
Charles Parker
Goshen
Lake
Ray McFall
Will Thorne
Elkhart
Doris Shoup
M. Hoover
John Showalter
Theresa Thorne
Harvey Jacobs
Messrs
Cripe and
Haines
Gosher
Brown's
Indiana
Michigan
Wrsong
Stutsman
Northern Indiana Deaths Highlight Local Losses
Mrs. Arthur H. Price, 61, died at her home east of Lagrange. Jackson A. Auple, 67, passed in Plymouth and was a well known citizen. Beatrice McCrea, 10, was scalded in Whitley county after slipping with a pot of boiling potatoes. Eli Foster, an early Whitley county settler, died from liver and dropsical troubles. Mrs. Will Slagle died near Churubusco, shocking the community and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Price
Lagrange
Jackson A. Auple
Plymouth
Beatrice McCrea
Whitley County
Eli Foster
Will Slagle
Churubusco
FP C Purl Sunday Offers Beautiful Sixth and Seventh Street Lots
Beautiful lots on Sixth and Seventh streets owned by FP C Purl Sunday described as the best residencs with prime location and ample space for a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. C. Purl
Goshen
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Burt Smith
Mortuary Record
Newell ‘Bros
W. R. Ellis
Farmer
Ganzard
Squirrel Law
Elkhart River
Law
Studebaker Farm
Della Bailey
Syracuse
George A. Beck
Wawasee
Wim. Lehman
Byrdie Layton
Joseph H. Lesh
Detroit
Jah Davis
Toledo
W. P. Hess
Emma Lehman
LaPorte
C. E. Fuller
Tippecanoe Lake
Mabel Simmons
Bremen
Lee Hartman
Morris Dembufsky
A. G. Storer
Son Aten
Winona
Gertrude Derby
Mesdames
Charles and
Frank Lamb
Charles A. Cook
Lake Wawasee
Druscilla Coats
Anna Miller
Lydia Cain
Wabash
C. L. Dreese
Harold Keith
Horace Thomas
Co. L. Niles
Charles Garringer
Mich
Thomas J. Chamberlain
C. A. Bandelier
Ruth
Samuel Snavely
Peter Caton
California
Washington
Oregon
Oliver Nusbaum
Richmond
Henry Snobarger
Litle
John Snobarger
Leesburg Standard
Lena Smith
Mabel Manschinal
Zara
EAU Claire Man
Lake Brokesha
Charles Bryner
H. W. Brown
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