Removal of National Dairy Machine plant to Goshen approved
The National Dairy Machine company signs to move its Newark plant to Goshen and employ at least 40 000 dollars annually in wages. The old E W Walker site will host the plant by September 1 and bring 23 families to Goshen. Two more industries are likely to follow including a buggy factory and a chandlery ladder enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Dairy Machine Company
Newark, N. J. Plant
Newark
N. J
Goshen
Charles E. Hastings
John L. Peterman
F. E. C. Hawks
Daniel M. Bechtel
Commercial Exchange
E. W. Walker
Bechtel
The
Commercial Exchange Today
Bell Telephone to Build New Battery Exchange in Goshen
Arrangements completed for an up to date common battery exchange for the Bell Telephone plant in Goshen. Construction will start with material arriving and be ready for operations by August first. Representatives from Chicago will cut over Goshen’s long distance exchange and South Bend headquarters will handle northern sub license work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone
Goshen
R. W. Atherton
Frank R. Morse
Chicago
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
South Bend
Ant
Indianapolis
H. G. Hammaker
Marion Exchange
Bell Company
Putnam
The
Bell
Estimate on Chicago New York Electric Air Line Co.
The proposed line from Chicago to Goshen includes a Goshen South Bend and Chicago Railway with branch lines into South Bend LaPorte and nearby towns. Estimated cost totals 7.7 million dollars with 190000 people served and expected annual receipts of 10 dollars per capita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad Co
Chicago
Goshen
LaPorte
South Bend
Whiting
Hammon
Tolleston
Chesterton
Hobart
Valparaiso
Gary
Indiana Harbor
la Porte
Rolling Prairie
New Carlisle
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Goshe
Southern Michigan
Northern Indiana Railway Co
Rogers Band and Orchestra Close Winona Engagement
Rogers band and orchestra return from a four weeks engagement at the Winona assembly. The music was greatly enjoyed and may be invited to furnish music there in 1907. The Winona Daily Review gives the band orchestra and Director Roscoe a complimentary write-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Winona Jake
Winona
Misidentification in Drakes Death Attempt Report
A report claiming Joseph Drake of Mishawaka cut his throat to die appears false. A Sturgis, Michigan woman says she spoke with Mr. Drake recently, indicating the newspaper item referred to a different man with the same name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Drake
Mishawaka
Sturgis
Mich
Mr. Drake
South Bend To Remove Slot Machines Tonight
The common council through Alderman Frank H. Rogers orders saloon keepers and cigar stores to remove all slot machines from the city by tonight. After today any machine found will be destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council of
South Bend
Frank H. Rogers
Latta to Host Fairlawn Refreshments for St James Guild
Mrs J M Latta will serve refreshments at Fairlawn on Wednesday evening from 6 to 10 for the Ladies Guild of St James church. Interurban cars on the Winona line leave Goshen at 5 45 and 7 15. An open invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Latta
Fairlawn
Ladies Guild of
Removal of McNaughton Room Fixtures Scheduled
Henry M. Widner removes McNaughton room fixtures for William Gross and transfers them to the Plant dry goods store. Isaac Miller secured the contract to repair the McNaughton room for the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Widner
William Gross
Plant
Isaac Miller
Post Office
Sunday School Outing Planned by First Brethren Church
The Sunday school will spend next Thursday on the Island in Elkhart. Cars depart the interurban station at 8 30 a m. Children ride free while adults pay 20 cents for the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Elkhart
Engineer Robbed on Niagara Falls Route Home
R. T. Proctor, a noted Lake Shore engineer, was robbed of 40 dollars at Niagara Falls Canada while returning home to Elkhart from a Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers meeting in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Proctor
Lake Shore
Niagara Falls
Can
Elkhart
Canada
Sister of late Thomas Evans dies in Iowa
A sister of the late Thomas Evans died in Iowa on Friday last and the funeral was held Sunday. Mrs. Evans had traveled to Iowa last week due to the serious condition of her sister-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Evans
Iowa
Evans
Boy pulls fire alarm box triggers quick city run
Six year old Walter Knapp pulled a fire alarm at box 16 on Oak Ridge Avenue near Main causing a rapid by the book response from the department. Fire crews and patrols sped north on Main Street before discovering no blaze and that the alarm was a prank gone wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge Avenue
Main Street
Walter Knapp
Harry Knapp
North Sixth Street
North Side
J. Albert Snyders
Evans
Ill relatives report mixed fortunes in local list
Sick List notes John Shellenberger, uncle of Mrs I J Becknell, in critical condition after a relapse. Mrs Charles Crowe improving steadily. Walter Mack, once threatened with typhoid fever, improving and soon able to be out. Mrs Aaron Hartzler ill for some time, now quite serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shellenberger
I. J. Becknell
Charles Crowe
Walter Mack
Aaron Hartzler
Insane William Kessler Hinders Lake Shore Depot Transfer
William Kessler, adjudged insane at South Bend, refused transport to Lonecliffe, creating a scene at the Lake Shore depot by tearing off shipment tags and declining to board the train. Another attempt will be made to send him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kessler
South Bend
Pennsylvania
Commission
Lonecliff
Lake Shore
Naval recruiting office to open in Elkhart post office
August 6 a naval recruiting office will be established in the Elkhart post office building. Chief Master at Arms P B Golden is making arrangements. The Navy seeks American citizens in proper physical condition aged seventeen to thirty five who must bring written proof of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Elkhart
P. B. Golden
Navy
Deeyz Fined for Obstructing Public Highway Auto Wreck
LaPorte county farmer Robert Deeyz was fined for placing an obstruction in the public highway and wrecking an automobile. The crash endangered Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Busse and their guests Miss Loretta Oakes Tom Oakes and Miss Evelyn Talbot of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Deeyz
LaPorte County
F. W. Busse
Loretta ‘Oakes
Tom Oakes
Evelyn ‘Talbot
Chicago
Old Settlers Picnic Date Set for August Twenty Fifth
At a preliminary Old Settlers meeting last Saturday, organizers fixed the picnic date for Saturday August 25 in the courtyard if access is approved. The program will be arranged and announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers
Finney Accepts Post With Pope Lumber in Chicago
Warren Finney has accepted a responsible position with the Pope Lumber company of Chicago and has left for that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Warren Finney
Pope Lumber Company of
Carpenters Wanted Good Wages for Men Nine
Help wanted notice seeks skilled carpenters with steady work and competitive pay. Applicants should have experience and be prepared for ongoing projects. Contact local builder or office for details and to apply.
West Goshen Man Denies Spite Fence Claim
Sherman Hawkins files a formal denial to a News-Times statement alleging he built a spite fence from pig pen boards to spite Alvin Cripe over character. Hawkins admits a spite fence exists but denies pig pen materials and claims the fence is three feet from Cripe’s property line and that he has been misrepresented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Hawkins
West Goshen
News-Times
Alvin Cripe
Mr. Hawkins
Hawkins
Giant Chauffeur Homer Bess Draws Crowds at Wawasee
An Indianapolis man, Homer Bess, summering with his family at Wawasee, towers at six feet six inches and claims to be sixteen years old. Described as one of the region’s best chauffeurs, he always attracts attention during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Strong
Indianapolis
Homer Bess
Local Horse Sale By Huntington Dealer
Dr. D T Snoke of Huntington visiting North Webster sold three valuable horses Archie B Osterel and Dauntless S to Mac Ryan of Galesburg Illinois for 2500 dollars. Snoke retires from the horse business due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Snoke
Huntington
North Webster
Archie B
Osterel
Dauntless S
Mac Ryan
Galesburg
Snoke
Osborns to Move to Oakland for Lilly Branch Post
Going West, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt J. Osborn leave Elkhart in August to settle in Oakland California. Mr Osborn will represent Eli Lilly & Co manufacturing chemists of Indianapolis in San Francisco and establish a branch office soon with him in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt J. Osborn
Elkhart
Oakland
Cal
Osborn
Ely Lilly & Co
Manufacturing Chemists of
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Reverend Cober to Launch Missionary Career
Rev. A. A. Cober resigns from Riverdale church Dayton Ohio where he has served six years after leaving Elkhart Baptist church. He will sail October 1 for Porto Rico to take charge of the San Juan Mission station with his family.
Rainfall Brings Relief as Summer Rain Delights Farmers
Rain fell Saturday night and Sunday, praised by farmers for the much needed moisture. The downpour was heavy but caused no lightning damage, marking a rare high in the season.
Stutsman Family Reunion Set for Island Park Elkhart
The Stutsman Family Association invites all Stutsmans and descendants to reunion day at Island Park Elkhart on August 11 hosted by the association committee and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Stutsman Family Association
Stutsmans
Island Park
J , Elkhart
Official reports show steady life insurance business in Indiana
Official reports indicate no drop in life insurance activity in Indiana. The brief notes stable volumes and continued market presence, with no downturn signals and maintained policy sales activity across major insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Final Bond Decision for Winona Interurban Project
Winona Assembly reports the Goshen Line bonds fully sold at 750000 and the Peru line at 450000 sold. Chicago experts call Winona books clear. Directors seek investors to clear bonded debt by Jan 1, 1907. line bonds at 10000 per mile, lower than typical. All lines under Assembly control with 15 directors holding 16000 each in trust. lines exclude Sunday operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol. C. Dickey
Winona Assembly
Winona
Goshen
South Bend Tribune
Head On Collision Damages Two Interurban Cars
Two South Bend and Southern Michigan Railway interurban cars bound for St Joseph collided head on at Twin Springs Michigan a siding near Berrien Springs Sunday afternoon. Both cars were crowded but no serious injuries occurred though a passenger’s head was cut and a Bertien Springs rider injured his side. Police investigate tampering with the Twin Springs switch as causes and damage runs high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Springs
Mich
South Bend & Southern Michigan Railway Company
South Bend
St. Joseph
Berrien Springs
George Huss
Bertien Springs
Huss
Steinman
Chicago
Nervy South Bend Clerk Nets 10000 on Panama Canal Bonds
Samuel Byerley, a New York Express clerk formerly of South Bend, made a profit just over 10000 on a 58 million Panama Canal bond deal via a two cent postage stamp. He sold bonds to J S Bache for Fiske and Robinson, plans a Europe trip with family, and awaits full payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Samuel Byerley
American Express Company
New York
Byerley
J. S. Bache and Co
Fiske and Robinson
Europe
Salisbury Woman Dies After Long Illness At 40
Mrs W D Salisbury died this forenoon at 10 across a long illness of complications. Aged 40 she resided in the city two years after moving from Rochester New York. Survived by husband mother a brother and five sisters all in Troy New York. Remains will be sent to Albany New York for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
W. D. Salisbury
Rochester
N. Y
Troy
Albany
Goshen College Awaits Carnegie Endowment Ask
Goshen College has heard nothing from Andrew Carnegie about the dormitory fund endowment. Carnegie is believed to be at his estate in Scotland. The college still hopes to secure the $25,000 but cannot assess odds or timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Scotland
The
Union Service Planners Shift to Reformed Church
Rev. M. J. Magor led the union service at the Baptist church last night. The event had been postponed from the previous week due to rain. Next Sunday night the service moves to the Reformed church with Rev. J. W. Fradenburg delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Magor
The
Baptist Church
Tri-State Medical Meeting at Put-in-Bay
The Tri-State Medical society will meet at Put-in-Bay tomorrow for a highly interesting and potentially profitable gathering. A number of Goshen physicians are planning to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Medical Meeting
Tri-State Medical Society
Put-in-Bay
Goshen
Local Births Reported in Hamilton and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Fred Rudd of Hamilton Ind welcomed a son born last Saturday. He formerly worked as a clerk at Hawks drug store. A daughter arrived Saturday evening to Mr and Mrs G C Lemley at the corner of Washington and Third. Another son was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Delno Caser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rudd
Hamilton
Ind
Rudd
Hawks’ Drug Store
G. C. Lemley
Washington
Delno Caser
Fall Woolens Show By A Puschman Tailor
Fall woolens on display at A Puschman the tailor over Rileys. Home phone 889. Exquisite checks and colored effects for salts or trousers advertised in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Puschman
Reail
Rileys
Horse Dies of Lockjaw in Jefferson Township
George O. Newell of Jefferson Township reports a valuable horse died today from lockjaw after an injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George O. Newell
Jefferson Township
Dr I J Becknell Receives Item From Marvin Campbell
Dr I J Becknell receives an assignment or communication from Hon Marvin Campbell of South, outlining an official matter or entitlement. The exact nature of the transfer is not specified in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Becknell
Marvin Campbell
South
Miss Fanny Morrice Bridesmaid for Indianapolis Wedding
Society notes report Miss Elizabeth Margaret De frees of Indianapolis to wed Keifer Grover of Reliance Va. at 924 East Seventeenth Street Indianapolis on Wednesday August 8 at 8 p m. Miss Morrice is the bride-elect's cousin and bridesmaid. The Kehr family reunion met July 22 at Samuel Kehr's near Southwest with 116 guests, a noon dinner, short program, and election of officers. Future reunion set at Christian Kehr's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanny Morrice
J. W. Morrice
Elizabeth Margaret Defrees
Indianapolis
Ra Keifer Grover
Reliance
East Seventeenth Street
Morrice
Sco Ots
Prince Coug Dof
Kehr
Samuel Kehr
A. F. Wilden
Wil Wilden
Minnie Wilden
Amy Wilson
Chicago
8. S. Kehr
Sterling, HL
John Kehr
Leesburg
Henry Kehr
Tippecanoe Lake
Christian Kehr
Winona Interurban League Schedule Fixes and Nearby Games
The Winona Interurban League fixes its next two weeks schedule with July and August dates for matches among Leesburg Milford Goshen New Paris Warsaw and Winona. Notes also cover Milford games and nearby Goshen interurban action plus a Milawkee excursion for Fraternal Order of Eagles members with low round trip fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
New Paris
Winona
Milford
Warsaw
Leesburg
Goshen Interurban
Pet
Val entine Ulrich Family Reunion Officers Elected
The Val entine Ulrich family reunion on July 26 at the old homestead east of Elkhart on the Bristol road had 41 members present. Washington Stuck, the oldest member, attended. Officers elected include President Louis Ulrich, Vice President Wesley Ulrich, Secretary Mrs. Ida Bulard, and Treasurer A. M. Bickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Ulrich
Elkhart
Bristol Road
Washington Stuck
Louis Ulrich
Wesley Ulrich
Ida Bulard
A. M. Bickle
Water main leak causes repair work on Mair Street corner
A water main burst at the corner of Mair street and Gar field avenue Saturday morning. C. E. Katz deployed a crew to repair the damage all day, noting about 150 feet of old wooden mains were involved in the spill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mair Street
Garfield Avenue
C. E. Katz
Elkhart Property Sale Reported
Aaron Rowe of Elkhart sold to Nellie H Wagner and Edwin A Wagner an adme residence in Elkhart for 2200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Aaron Rowe
Nellie, Hellen
Edwin A.wagner
Adme
Dr Yoder Moves to Second Floor Jefferson Theater
Dr Yoder has moved to the second floor of Jefferson Theater, changing office location and potentially affecting patient access and scheduling in the local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder
Jefferson, Theatre
Chautauqua Draws Large Crowds and Bucklen Line Talks
The second St Joseph Valley chautauqua in Elkhart closes after a large attendance with about 15,000 on hand and 11,000 in paid admissions. James H State says Goshen likely gets the Bucklen Valley Traction Line, while Bucklen may sell or build Middlebury to Goshen, sparking debate over Elkhart’s stance and route viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Goshen
Valley Line
James H
Herbert E. Bucklen
Elkhart
Bucklen
Valley Traction Line
State
Bucklen Road
Lagrange
Tre
Bristol Hills
Middlebury
Uncle Gabe Eby reaches 88 with hearty community turnout
Gabriel Eby of near Union Michigan known as Uncle Gabe is celebrated on his 88th birthday with family and friends from Alba Wabash Bristol Goshen and Elk Hart. The Starke County Ohio native recalls boyhood days with Ulysses S Grant and is father to eight sons and one daughter Beclines Promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Eby
Union
Mich
Gabe
Cr. Eby
Mabel Young
Alba
Carrie Neufer
Wabash
Ed Eby
Fred Eby
Elkhart
John Grise
Goshen
Fager
Bristol
Starke County
Ohio
Indiana
Ulysses S. Grant
Arrest of Dr Downie and Two Others Tied to Post Office Robbery
A U S deputy marshal from Indianapolis detains Dr Charlies Downie of Pulaski County and Edward Conway of Chicago after a purported confession by Jacob Sturtevant. They are accused of aiding the robbery of the Denham post office for $800. Downie claims to represent an Indianapolis detective concern. Prof Null to Travel. Frof Null from Benton Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indianapolis
Jacob Sturtevant
Charlies Downie
Pulaski County
Edwand Conway
Chicago
Sturtevant
Denham
Downie
Prof. Null
Frof. Null
Benton Harbor
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Bell Telephone Co
Wila
Wawasee
Tofree
Express Company
Treasury Department
Thomas E. A. Byerley
Niles Road
Patrick O’brien
Vandalia
O'Brien
Mortuary Record
Sporting News
Winona Interurban League
Winona Interurban
Grover Baker
South Whitley
Milfor
Ase
Billy” Sunday
Dodges
Krumpetz Giants
Giants
Milwaukee
Order of Eagles
Wis
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
St. Joseph Valley
James H. State
Beclines
Myron J. Rhodes
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Rhodes
Winamac
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