Charnley Elected to School Board as Jones Resigns
At the regular meeting of the common council in Goshen, William H. Charnley was elected to the school board for a three year term to succeed Dr. W. O. Vallette, who retires next August. J. W. Replogle was elected to fill the unexpired term of E. L. Jones, who resigned to move to Sturgis Michigan. Hatch & Sons of Goshen won the Fifth Street paving contract at 32 265.51 against Chicago bidder M. H. McGovern. The session covered several remonstrances, veto issues, and street and bridge matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
William H. Charnley
Mieh
W. W. Hatch & Sons of
Goshen
Fifth Street
M.S
Main Street
M. H. McGovern
Chicuzo
James Johnston
Monroe
Third Streets
Purl
Kohler
Lincoln Avenue
Second Street
Samuel Ganger
Hore Co
Levi Hoke
Daniel Fletcher
Goshen College
South Main Street
Christian Angel
Third
Madison Streets
Watts
Troyer
North Main Street
Rock Run Creek
Big Four
Purl Street
Rhodes
Thomas-Ashbright Co
Isaac Miller
Interurban Land Co
Cosmo Company
BE. L. Jones
Greene William H. Charnley
W. O. Vallette
Smith J. W. Rep
Chicago
Daring Daylight Robbery on North Side
A daylight burglary struck the home of Earl C Cissell on North Main Street. Two gold watches a revolver silverware and other valuables were taken in the afternoon while Mrs Cissell shopped downtown. Police believe the thief is known and seek to recover the goods.
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Earl C. Cissell
North Main Street
Court Park Beer Drinking Banned by County Commissioners
County commissioners ordered court house janitors to arrest anyone drinking beer in the court yard after several parties. A gang of boys is said to have brought bottles into Court Park, leading to the smashing of a south basement door.
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Court Park
Court House
Court Yard
Maccabee Memorial Services Planned at Oak Ridge Cemetery
Goshen Maccabees hold annual Memorial Day services at Oak Ridge cemetery on June 14. Flag day observance features Ralph N. Smith of LaPorte as speaker.
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Oak Ridge Cemetery
Goshen Maccabees
Ralph N. Smith of
LaPorte
Death by own action of Benj. W. Vesey noted
It is learned that Benj. W. Vesey died by his own hand amid great suffering. He could neither sit nor lie down and stood only with extreme pain. He took advantage of his family's temporary absence and was found in the attic by them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. W. Vesey
Wagon Drives Off Damaged Tongue Breaks in Alley
A wagon attached to Chr. Hinderer's team and driven by Dan Lelcamp moved away from the Hofbrau saloon this morning. The horses headed into the alley toward Lorenz Fetzer's livery stable where the wagon tongue broke.
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Chr
Hinderer
Dan Lelcamp
Hofbrau
Lorenz Fetzer
School commencement invitations go out for Jefferson theatre
Supt. Weaver and Trustee Learning spent the forenoon mailing invitations and programs for the county school commencement to be held in the Jefferson theatre on Saturday afternoon. Ex-Mayor B. F. Deahl will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Weaver
Trustee Learning
Jefferson Theatre
B. F. Deahl
Fishermen Return with a Bountiful Catch
C S Parish and Charles Emmett return from a Hunter Jake fishing trip with 22 bass 40 blue gills 16 bull heads and 30 shad. Births note a son born to Mr and Mrs Morton Messick at home in South Bend named Russell Morton Messick.
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C. S. Parish
Charles Emmett
Hunter Jake
Morton Messick
South Bend
Russell Morton Messick
Memorial services of Knights of Pythias planned in June
Knights of Pythias will hold their annual Memorial services at Oak Ridge cemetery during June. An unsuccessful attempt was made to rob the Hubert A Myers Mfg Co plant in Warsaw. The young ladies' home missionary society of the Presbyterian church will stage a pastry sale Saturday at the Smith Clark furniture store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert A. Myera Mfg. Co
Warsaw
The
Young Ladies’ Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Smith-Clark Furniture Store
Memorial Day parade shows new uniforms for Co G
Co G formed the escort in the Memorial Day parade and wore entirely new uniforms and accoutrements. A public detail on Washington street impressed spectators with the unit's drill and discipline. Final rifle tryouts list Capt Pease and Sergts Herrold Noel and Swartz as top candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease
Sergis
Herrold
Noel
Swartz
Schrock
Sergt. Herrold
Seret
Capt
Sergt
Wawasee House Party Hosts Noted Society Guests
A group of young ladies traveled to Wawasee to attend a house party at the Egbert cottage hosted by Lillian Egbert. Guests include Louise Beck Louise Jenner Pauline Pratt Agnes Noble Agnes Evans Ruth Dreese Helen Ashley Mary Butterfield and Lucile Starbuck. Chaperone is Mrs. Nettie Miller. Mrs. Thomas A Starr entertained yesterday afternoon for guest Mrs. E G Herr from South Bend. Mrs Haines Egbert hosted ecards this afternoon.
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Wawasee
Lillian Egbert
Thomas A. Starr
South Seventh Street
E. G. Herr
South Bend
Burris Re-nominated by 34th District Republicans
In Middlebury the 34th district Republican convention renominated L. L. Burris of Goshen for prosecuting attorney, receiving Elkhart County's 34 votes. Sidney K. Garnard of LaGrange led the opposition with five votes. Ira H. Church of Elkhart presided, a LaGrange secretary chosen, and speeches were given by Troyer Zook Burris and Garnard. About 100 persons attended in the schoolhouse assembly room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
34Th Judicial District
Middlebury
L. L. Burris
Goshen
Burris
Elkhart County
Sidney K. Garnard
Lagrange
Ira H. Church
Elkhart
Daniel J. Troyer
Aaron S. Zook
Alr
Garnard
Charles W. Miller
Arrangement links Winona baggage cars with Big Four trains
An arrangement went into effect Saturday for baggage cars of the Winona company to meet all north bound Big Four passenger trains at Warsaw. Trains arriving at 11 30 a m 3 29 and 4 34 p m will be served, likely continuing through summer and aiding travelers to and from Lake Winona.
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Winona Company
Warsaw
Lake Winona
Elkhart Man Suicide At Longcliff Asylum
Word from Elkhart reports C. C. Harrison an agent for Singer Sewing Machine Co. at Longcliff asylum ended his life by self harm. He was a Woodman of the World. His wife and two children live in Elkhart. Details of the death remain unclear.
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Elkhart
C. C. Harrison
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Longcliff Asylum
Brannan Rites Set In Local Home Service
Brannan Cra J. Brannan died at 4 30 this morning at 721 Emerson street after an illness since the holidays. Born in Bryan Ohio September 10 1872 he lived here four years. He belonged to the First Christian church Bryan Ohio the M W of A and the carpenters union. Surviving are his wife four children Vera Denver Elwood and Hugh two brothers Jesse D and George D Bryan and one sister Mrs Emma Finch Pulaski Ohio. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the residence under M W of A auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
Cra J. Brannan
Emerson Street
Bryan
First Christian Church
M. W. of A
Carpenters’ Union
Vera
Denver
Elwood
Hugh
Jesse D
George D
Bryan, O
Emma Finch
Pulaski, O
M. W
Funeral for Solomon Burtsfield Held at M E K Church
Funeral arrangements for Solomon Burtsfield set for tomorrow at 11 o clock at the M E K church in New Paris. Friends to meet at the house at 10 30, Rev Railor to officiate with interment in New Paris cemetery.
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Solomon Burtsfield
M. EK
New Paris
Railor
Milo Powers and Jimmine Sweep Second Place in Heat
Milo Powers horse Jimmine won first heat in the 2:35 pace at Elkhart Saturday securing a strong finish.
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Milo Powers
Jimmine
Elkhart
Socialist Candidate Wealthy in South Bend Race
Robin E. Dunbar nominated for congress by the socialists at South Bend is described as a former prominent Republican, reportedly worth $80,000. He owns a country home south of South Bend, practices law there, and contributes to the Chicago Socialist and local papers.
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Robin E. Dunbar
Congress
South Bend
Chicago Socialist
Probate Court notices on estates discharge and paper hanging
Probate actions include Arthur Mackey estate with William A. Cart executor discharged and Thomas H. Inka estate with Jacob O. Kantz administrator discharged. First closing paper hanging priced at 10 cents per roll. Leidner and Hascall provide paper hanging at 10 cents per roll.
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Arthur Mackey
William A. Cart
Thomas H. Inka
Jacob O. Kantz
Admr
Leidner & Hascall
Condition of School Fund in County Report
The annual school fund report to county commissioners notes 450? thousand dollar levels with $350 uninvested from the congressional fund of 45 918.68 and $1 599.74 uninvested from the common fund of 139 685.73. In the last year $32 541 and $21 127 were loaned from the congressional and common funds, while interest totaled $2 237.89 and $7 842.58 respectively.
Harrison family plans overland trip for health
W. B. Harrison and family expect to leave Saturday. They have their wagon finished and Ma Harrison bought a fine team. They will start by driving across Indiana and Illinois and possibly into Wisconsin, then proceed toward Oklahoma. The trip aims to help Mrs. Harrison’s health.
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B. Harrison
Ma. Harrison
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
First Concert Opens Open Air Series in Goshen
Roger's Goshen band will begin the outdoor concert season next Thursday night. The plan is to hold regular Friday evening concerts, but some players have engagements this week, which may prevent this schedule from being carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Goshen
Brimmingstall Visits Brother in Elkhart After Dowagiac Arrest
James Brimmingstall, newly arrested in Dowagiac for murder, is seen in Elkhart visiting his brother John. All charges against Brimmingstall have been dismissed. he is labeled a seeker after notoriety.
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Brimmingstall
Elkhart
James Brimmingstall
Dowagiac
Mich
John
Court house work ships gear to Peru contract
P. H. McCormack & Co., the Miami county court house contractors, are sending much of their equipment to Peru where they hold the contract to build the county court house.
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Peru
P. H. McCormack & Co
Court House
Miami County Court House
Fake confession ties New York man to Gunness cage case
Julius G. Truelson Jr of New York confessed in connection with the Gunness cage at Vernon Texas, alleging he engaged in a fake scheme. The report notes the confession as part of ongoing investigative developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius G. Truelson, Jr
New York
Vernon
Tex
Tandy Kyle Fractures Wrist During Tonawanda Stunts
North Side resident Tandy Kyle suffered a broken right wrist last evening while performing acrobatic stunts on the Tonawanda diamond. Kyle, who sought a bookkeeper position, is listed at address F, care Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandy Kyle
North Side
Tonawanda
Mrs. Carter Debuts in Du Barry at Jefferson Goshen
Mrs. Leslie Carter opened the Jefferson theatre season in Goshen with David Belasco's Du Barry. The five act drama featured elaborate staging and Carter's superb acting, especially in act two, though the opening act showed a slower start. Supporting players included Wadsworth Harris and Richard Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Carter
Goshen
David Belasco
du Barry
Jefferson Theatre
Jefferson
Cosse
Mrs. Carter
Wadsworth Harris
Richard Thornton
Frederick Burt
Henry Wolcott
Thomas V. Morrison
William Shay
Franki de Ger
Man Attacked On Road Between Benton Harbor and St Joseph
Charles H. Newcomb, badly injured and near death, was beaten and robbed by two unknown men on a rural road between Benton Harbor and St Joseph. Dragged to a canal, he was threatened with drowning, dumped in the water, and left near streetcar tracks after his clothes were ripped. The Marion, Ohio widower with two children is hospitalized in Benton Harbor.
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Charles H. Newcomb
Benton Harbor
Mich
St. Joseph
Newcomb
Marion
New Telephone Manager and Theatre Circuit Changes
The Dunlaps Mutual Telephone Co appoints Marvin H. Brown as new manager succeeding Lloyd Sanford who led the plant since January 1. Brown comes from Home Telephone Supply Co. Elk Hart. Hall's theatre LaPorte joins Harry G. Sommers' circuit with Wilbur J. Hall as manager and renovation to be completed before Margaret Hington opens the theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlaps Mutual Telephone Co
Marvin H. Brown
Lloyd Sanford
Mr. Brown
Home Telephone Supply Co
Elkhart
Hall
LaPorte
Harry G. Sommers
Wilbur J. Hall
Hamilton buys Slattery home on North Second for 1700
A. B. Hamilton purchased the P. Slattery residence on North Second Street for 1700. He plans to remodel and occupy the house. The deal was arranged by J. H. Ransburg. Also listed in the same issue is a note about twelve new views of the Gunness farm at the Vaudette show and a cheap 19th century wash machine for sale at 609 South Fifth Street.
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Slattery
A. B. Hamilton
P. Slattery
North Second Street
Mr. Hamilton
J. H. Ransburg
Gunness Farm
Ruina
Vaudette
South Fifth Street
Elkhart Board of Charities reports county facilities visit
The Elkhart County Board of Charities and Corrections visited the infirmary jail and Mishawaka orphanage on May 21. They found 52 infirmary men and 22 women with limited help, a 25 prisoner jail over capacity, and urged lighting and hygiene improvements while noting a well kept Mishawaka home. A resolution was passed urging appointing a Board of Children's Guardians to work with the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Elkhart City
Mishawaka
WHS
A. C. Yoder
Elkhart County
Goshen
Dr. Yoder
W. L. Stonex
S. B. McCracken
James §. Dodge
Burial of Happy Harris at Pikhart after infirmary death
The body of Happy Jack Harris, who died April 30 at the county infirmary, was buried yesterday in Pikhart. Rev M H McMahon conducted a short service at the grave. Undertaker Stephens oversaw the funeral and tested a new embalming fluid that reportedly preserved the remains well beyond the initial days. Harris, about 62, was known in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Harris
County Infirmary
Pikhart
M. H. McMahon
Stephens
Harris
Goshen
Child Rescued After Near Drowning at Island Exercises
During Elkhart Island drills, a two year old wandered to a reservoir at a well. A man from the crowd pulled the child from about 18 inches of water, preventing possible drowning as screams followed. Names of rescuers not learned due to crowd size.
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Elkhart
M W A to Hold Special Meeting for Ora Brennan Funeral
A special M W A A meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m to finalize funeral arrangements for neighbor Ora Brennan. Members urged to attend. J R Beck reports York Pa telegram confirms the death of Mrs Be Beck, sister in law to Beck, a first cousin of Mrs J C Beck, who lived here in the sixties. Banquet tonight by the Hikbart Alumni Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Brennan
H. E. Parker
Conens
J. ©. Beck
York, Pa
BE. C. Beck
J. C. Beck
Question of Moral Fitness in Elkhart liquor licenses
In Plymouth today the Harpers and Wickwire liquor license remonstrance case is heard to determine moral fitness after venue shift from Elkhart. The remonstrance signatures are being canvassed as Judge Bates previously ruled it invalid. The two saloon operators defend against the challenge and appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper and Wickwire
Elkhart
Marshall
Plymouth
St. Joseph County
Bates
Elkhart County
Regal
Harper and
Wickwire
Commissioners’ Court
Superior Court
South Bend
James Arnold Harlan A. Stauffer
York Township
Arnold
Stauffer
Miller, Drake & Hubbel
Dehil
Knox town votes waterworks plan amid Memorial Day baseball ban
Knox town board approves installing a waterworks system while Warsaw Mayor Rigdon bans Memorial Day baseball in his city. Also noted: W A Sands of Bluffton visits Cleveland relatives after 31 years. Ossian hosts Epworth League convention June 23 25. Harry Daniel named Washington correspondent for Chicago Inter Ocean. Kosciusko jail holds two prisoners for 30 days each on public intoxication. Valparaiso University law commencements with Hon John H Gillette speaker. Rev William Waltman dies at 89. Claypool town and lighting plant owner Loehr resolve dispute keeping service. plan to build Bluffton to Celina Ohio interurban via Berne gains farmer support. murder trial of Herman Miller for Marshal Croy’s death discussed.
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Knox
Rigdon
Warsaw
W. A. Sands
Bluffton
Cleveland
Fort Wayne
Ossian
Harry Daniel
Decatur
Washington
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Kosc
Indiana
Claypool
M. E. Loehr
Celina
Ohio
Berne
Wells
Adams Counties
Farmers’ Interurban Co
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Hatch & Sons
E. L. Jones
J. W. Replogle
W. H. Charnley
Charles Thiele
Thiele
Mrs
Earl C. Cissel
Maccabee
Miller
Winona
Longcliff
Cc. C. Harrison
Mortuary Record
Cara Democrat
Mrs. Carter IN “du Barry
Board OF Charities
Hikbart
Harper and Wickwire Liquor
Arnold Stauffer
Dodge
Leon
Herman Miller
Columbus Croy
Woodburn
Allen
Jak Edward O'Rourke
Edwin Elsen
Edwin Elses
Tive Beata
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