Election Inspectors Named for County General Election
The county commissioners named precinct inspectors for the coming general election. Republicans fill most posts via county central committee recommendations. Democrats provide their own trustees as inspectors. Notable note joins two fatal neck-breaking incidents: John Ryan killed after horse bolted, John Grant died after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Republican County Central Committee
Bango
Cc. O. Ebret
Benston
Henry Hire
East
George M. Young
Cleveland
Eman
A. R. Burns
J. Finehout
J. W. Schooley
John Neu
Timothy Holdeman
Jacob I. Ulery
Charles A. Zorn
John C. Middleton
Jesse B. Kulp
H. P. Davis
Elkhart
Rohrer
West
Locke
Jonas R. Hoover
L. E. Pippinger
North
Witton A. Ht
Nantiman
Ed. Iffert
South
Samuel Wis Fer
Orth
Middlebury
W. Wy. Shultz
Pred Hixon
Olive—J. M. Blocher
Reuben Culp
Osolo—J. P. Bickel
Warren Rowley
Washington
H. W. Kantz
John Tl. Virgil
York
Tracy Fisher
Locked in Room by Miscreants in Judge Farrell Office
Ex probate official Far rell Joshua B. Gattshall and others played checkers in the judge’s office when someone tied the door shut. Timbers were used to bar the entrance, trapping the players inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell
Joshua B. Gattshall
Lewis sues over Ft. Wayne hotel fire damages
Frederick S. Lewis files a $5,200 damages suit against hotel owner Mrs. Susan R. Shoaff and lessees Fred Stevens and John McAlvey for injuries sustained in the Aveline hotel fire in Ft. Wayne. He was badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick S. Lewis
Aveline
Ft. Wayne
Susan R. Shoaff
Fred Stevens
John McAlvey
Miles Boys to Play Dowagiac Next Sunday
Milford's Miles boys, noted for their skill, travel to Dowagiac Michigan to face the Wolverines. Dowagiac is reputed to have a fast team as the matchup promises competitive baseball action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Boys
Dowagiac
Mich
Milford
Wolverines
Assessors Receiving County Checks Today
Township assessors from across the county arrived to collect their payments from the County Auditor Batch elor, completing a routine disbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batchelor
Settling with Trustees and Local Notes Disposed
The county auditor and county treasurer made the regular spring settlement with township trustees. The county commissioners disposed of the balance of a $40,000 note issue, taken by City National and State banks of Goshen at par. Killed on Lake Shore. Michael Polowski was instantly killed on the Lake Shore at Lydick. Cherries are ripening earlier than usual. The Smith-Clark Co-Undertakers in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Polowski
Lydick
City National and State Banks of
Goshen
Smith-Clark Co
Mr Pollycreek Sought Near Elkheart Lakes
William Pollycreek, who disappeared from Milwaukee after trouble there, is missing and sought around Elkhart and nearby lakes. A $1000 reward is offered by his brother who has reached Elkhart. Pollycreek traveled to Elkhart Thursday asking locals about area lakes and said he would stay in the wildwoods until the Milwaukee scandal blows over. He alleges blackmail and left Milwaukee the day of a planned meeting with a woman and her husband to set payment for his attentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pollycreek
Milwaukee
Wis
Elkhart
Pollycreek
Wisconsin
Elkhart Girl Hit by Street Car in Narrow Escape
Four year old Geraldine Kruger of Elkhart was struck by a Hickory street car Sunday while playing in the street. She was unconscious and in a semi conscious state the next day, with possible internal injuries. Car employees say the girl walked into the path of the car and that they could not avoid the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Geraldine
Fred W. Kruger
Street Car Hits Buggy Injuring Couple Near New Paris
Sunday evening a city street car struck a buggy at Eighth and Jefferson, injuring Mr. and Mrs. Elias Harshman and their grandchild but the injuries were not serious. Mr. Harshman was knocked from the buggy, bruised above the eye, and Mrs. Harshman suffered a bruised side. They were taken to John B. Cripe's residence and physicians were called. The couple reside in New Paris and were en route to their son-in-law’s home two miles east of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Harshman
Eighth and
Jefferson Streets
Divorces Granted and Golden Anniversary in Local Court Notes
Circuit Court news reports several divorces granted this morning including Frederick Thiers from Johanna Thiers. The My ers divorce was continued. In Huntsberger partition case the property was ordered sold with about $10 000 involved. Marriage licenses issued to Horace Oscar Breiding and Lillian Bele Baker. Philip Breiding and wife celebrate 50 years. youngest son Horace wed Lillian Baker at the First Reformed parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsberger
Francis M. Lhrig
B. G. Schaefer
Frederick Thiers
Johanna Thiers
Charles B. Myers
Della Myers
Horace Oscar Breiding
Goshen
Lillian Bele Baker
Ligonier
Aspirant for Congress Named in Democratic Rumor
L. C. Waterman a Plymouth lawyer is named as a possible candidate for the Democratic nomination to Congress. Other potential contenders include A. J. Bunnell of North Judson R. D. Peters of Knox Henry A. Barnhart Rochester Democrat editor Samuel Parker and B. F. Shively of South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
L. C. Waterman
Plymouth
Mr. Waterman
A. J. Bunnell
North Judson
R. D. Peters
Knox
Henry A. Barnhart
The
Rochester Democrat
Samuel Parker
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Directory shows Myron Dow listed in 1837 Cleveland
A Cleveland directory from 1837 arrived from a friend last week. It includes the name Myron Dow, father of Myron C. Dow Jr. of South Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Gorham
Cleveland
City
Myron Dow
Myron C. Dow Jr
South Seventh Street
Goshen Greys Defeat Spires in Large Crowd Ball Game
About 500 to 600 fans packed the new Goshen ball park as the Goshen Greys beat the South Bend Spires 5 to 4. Wagner pitched seven innings for the Greys before Wilson finished, with Rogers leading a concert by the Goshen band. Next Sunday Dowagiac, Michigan, visits.
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Goshen Greys
South Bend Spires
New
Ball Park
Greys
Spires
Wagner
Wilson
Rogers
Goshen
Spiros
Springbrook
Fred Dresch
Maccabee Memorial Services Held at Oak Ridge Cemetery
The Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees held annual memorial exercises at Oak Ridge cemetery. Ralph N. Smith of LaPorte delivered the address to a large crowd introduced by J. W. Replogle. Blough Bros. quartet performed as Maccabees attended in numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph N. Smith
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Maccabees
LaPorte
Mr. Smith
J. W. Replogle
Blough Bros. Quartette
Missing Cigar Manufacturer Seen in Grand Rapids
Max Meyers, the missing cigar manufacturer, was observed in Grand Rapids Michigan on Friday by Robert McAuley. McAuley spoke with Meyers who answered briefly and hurried away. A Goshen resident woman linked to Meyers disappearance accompanied him. officers continue to search for them.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Robert McAuley
Max Meyers
Meyers
Goshen
Elkhart Women Delegate Heads to Toronto Foresters Meet
Mrs. M L Ulerich Elkhart county delegate journeys to Toronto Canada as one of four Indiana reps. Russell Huntington 11 collapses with heart disease while walking to church after overexertion during a game. Annual memorials held by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and Knights of Pythias. Prohibitionists plan Fourth of July celebration at Island Park Elkhart County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Ulerich
Elkhart County
Grand Council of Foresters
Toronto
Can
Indiana
Russell Huntington
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Railway
Knights of Pythias
Island Park
Young man duped by tramps on Nickel Plate siding
Harry Tully a Claypool resident about 20 was lured into an empty box car by well dressed tramps while en route to an ice cream social. Inside the car he was forced to surrender 25 cents as the robbers searched for money and valuables.
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Harry Tully
Claypool
Nickel Plate Road
Indiana Rail Commission Aids South Bend Coal Station Effort
Hon. Union B. Hunt chairman of the Indiana railroad commission said the panel will do all it can to assist South Bend in securing a union coal station during a visit to investigate coal rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union B. Hunt
Indiana Railroad Commission
South Bend
Winona Interurban Updates Leersburg Station Facelift
The Winona Interurban railway brightens Leersburg station with white paint and green trim. A new concrete floor has been laid in the baggage room and in front of the baggage room.
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Winona
Furniture Exports Reach Michigan From Goshen
Smith-Clark company ships two large loads of furniture to Mottville Michigan marking among the city's biggest outbound shipments. Goshen stores draw buyers from far away due to superb quality goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Smith-Clark Company
Mottville
Mich
Goshen
Furnace Fires in June After Rainy Weekend
June saw many furnace fires as cooler air followed heavy Saturday rain. Elkhart officials halted the shooting gallery operations in the city amid weather and safety concerns.
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Elkhart
Lightning kills man and horses in Kosciusko county
William Moore Jr. 27, of Nappanee area, was killed by a lightning strike while driving home from potato fields with his father William Moore Sr. and an adopted 12 year old daughter aboard. The three horses also perished. the wagon and man showed no wounds. Funeral held at Hepton with interment in Heyton cemetery.
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John Ryan
LaPorte County
Ryan
John Grant
William Moore, Jr
Nappanee
William Moore
Mr. Moore, Jr
Hepton
Kosciusko County
G. W. Bench
Heyjiton
Michael
Jonathan Yoder
Sol Yoder
J. P. Michael
Goshen
Sec
Treas
Lottie Inbody
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Blanchards of New Paris
Mr. and Mrs. Ed G Blanchard of New Paris celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a social day and a bounteous dinner. About 60 guests attended including out of town visitors such as Hattie Blanchard of Syracuse and several couples from Milford Goshen Bremen and South Bend. Gifts and warm congratulations followed the long married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Blanchard
New Paris
George P. Betz
Neta
Betz
Milford
Sally F. Cline
Bourbon
George Frash
Waikarusa
Jacob Hattle
Goshen
Anna
Earl Mills
Elkhart
William Macomber
Bremen
A. S. Gashall
Warsaw
F. E. Kerslake
David Augustine
South Bend
Boys City Publishing Co Organized for Winona Lake Plan
The Boys City Publishing Co organized by Ralph Stutsman Mack Marks John Banta Frank P Abbott Jr and Arthur Dewey to publish the Boys City Daily Advocate at Boys City Winona Lake from July 27 to August 17 After the city closes the paper will print as a monthly in Goshen and run the year Instructors have taken all stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys City
Winona Lake
Boys' City Publishing Co
Ralph Stutsman
Mack Marks
John Banta
Frank P. Abbott, Jr
Arthur Dewey
Boys’ City Daily Advocate
Boys’ City
Goshen
Noble County Republicans Nominate Local Ticket
The Nob le County Republicans name candidates for county offices including Coroner Dr F W Black Surveyor C W Kidd Sheriff W F Carey Recorder John Finley Clerk E L Prickett Treasurer Geo J Growcock and Representative C C Karrah Also updates on residents D D Rodibaugh seriously ill on South Seventh Street and Hale Hollingsworth bedridden with typhoid fever not improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble County
F. W. Black
C. W. Kidd
W. F. Carey
John Finley
E. L. Prickett
Geo. J. Growcock
C. C. Karrah
D. D. Rodibaugh
South Seventh Street
Hale Hollingsworth
Fort Wayne Wide Open Excursion Draws Goshen Visitors
Goshen residents who traveled to Fort Wayne for the excursion report a lively scene in the city and describe a large turnout. On the return trip many passengers were intoxicated according to witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Bertha Westfall Born to North Seventh Street Couple
Bertha on was born Sunday morning to Mr and Mrs Edward Westfall of North Seventh Street. For sale by Hawks Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Edward Westfall
North Seventh Street
Hawks \Hardware Co
Ringling Bros Circus Returns to Goshen After 15 Years
Ringling Bros circus returns to Goshen tomorrow after about fifteen years, with three trains of 79 cars from Toledo due 5 to 6 am. Tents will rise on East Purl Street Worster lots ahead of a show then heads to South Bend and on to Illinois and Wisconsin. The city plans extra police and the 24 hour man arranged feed and licensing fees paid. Financial mood dampens urban amusement but rural districts show strong turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Bros
Goshen
Jim H. Jacobs
West Clinton Street
Hascall
Ringling
Toledo
Ohio
Lake Shore
East Purl Street
South Bend
Illinois
Wisconsin
George H. Evans
Terror in Car on Wa bash Train Ends in Slayings
A deranged foreigner on a Wa bash train near Fort Wayne stabbed three Italian immigrants, killing one and fatally injuring another. The violence occurred in the last car behind the diner as the through car arrived and witnesses offered few details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. Sas
Fort Wayne
Michelette Serrano
Louis Antonio
No. 3
Ft. Wayne
Detroit
John Sullivan
Goshen White Sox Rally Past Kimmel 5 4
The Goshen White Sox defeated Kimmel 5 to 4 yesterday at Kimmel. Horn saved the day with five fine foul flies near the grand stand and Stimpson struck out eight as Goshen capitalized in five innings. The scoring shows Goshen 10120010 and Kimmel 112000000.
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White Sox
Kimmel
Goshen
Horn
Sox
Stimpson
Defense Theory Shapes Lamphere Trial Strategy
Attorney Worden argues Mrs Gunness may have been alive on May 8 and May 3, shaping the defense in the Lamphere murder case as the state prepares for trial. Also noted is the LaPorte context and a July 4 matinee at the Elkhart County Fair with six races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural Association
Milestone Lawyer Taken to Logansport Hospital
Sheriff Ziesel and two attendants escorted Milton S. Beck to the hospital for the insane at Logansport. Beck was a lawyer in this city nearly 80 years ago and is remembered by Goshen artisans. Q. L. Simmons Fire Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longcliff
Ziesel
Milton S. Beck
Logansport
Mr. Beck
Goshen
Well Patronized Sunday Excursion to Fort Wayne Ball Game
The Lake Shore excursion from South Bend to Fort Wayne Sunday for the South Bend Fort Wayne base ball game was well patronized with 13 coaches and one baggage car and many passengers standing. Fort Wayne won 5 to 2 and Manager Grant of South Bend was put off the field. R. B. Kelly played shortstop for the Grantites. The Goshenites arrived home around 10 pm. Sunday excursions via the Big Four were fairly well patronized with 18 St. Joseph and 19 Indianapolis passengers listed.
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Fort Wayne
Lake Shore
South Bend
Grant
R. B. Kelly
Grantites
Goshenites
Big Four
St. Joseph
Indianapolis
Sunday observance drive reaches Komomo
The Ko komo campaign for strict Sunday observance is under way. Other notes report the death of Michael Wesler at 81, the Wolcottville pioneer, after an extended illness last Friday. Knights of Pythias in Decatur appoint a building committee for a lodge home.
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Kokomo
Michael Wesler
Wolcottville
Knights of Pythias
Decatur
E. L. MecLallen
Columbia City
Noble County
Rome City
Ora May
Marshal, Mich
Kendallville
Indiana
Auburn
Post Office Department
Greenville
Anna Briggs
Tokomo
James Griggs
Logansport
William Phelps
Jefferson Township
Whitley County
Narrow escape at Elkhart gravel pit endangers workers and horse
A leave in at an Elkhart gravel pit trapped two men and a horse. Henry Fedderhoff was fully buried and unconscious before fellow workers freed him by shoveling. Archie Niswander escaped with one leg uncovered and was shaken, not seriously hurt. The near horse was knocked down and buried up to its head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Henry Fedderhoff
Archie Niswander
Noble County home to early advocate of rural free delivery
Noble County resident George W. Roof of Albion is highlighted as one of the first in the United States to push for rural free delivery of mail, a distinction largely unknown in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble County
United States
George W. Roof
Albion
Boy Nearly Drowns in Kendallville Aquarium
A boy named Taylor nearly drowned after falling into the aquarium at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville. Mrs. J. A. Cushing, nearby and drawn by splashing, prevented the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Lakeview Cemetery
Kendallville
J. A. Cushing
Interurban car axle breaks near station 19 causes brief delay
An axle on the baggage car of an interurban stopped near station 19 just past Mikhart, delaying travel for a short period. An advertisement offers a lady's wheel for ease at a bargain at 208 Queen Street, Xf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station 19
Mikhart
Queen Street, Xf
Former Goshen Woman Margaret Koehler Dies in South Bend
Margaret Koehler 48, wife of Frederick Koehler, died at home in South Bend after a long illness with pulmonary tuberculosis. She emigrated from Germany 35 years ago, survived by husband and four children Henry Margaret Anne and Stanford. Funeral at St. John’s Catholic Church South Bend conducted by Rev. Peter Lauth. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. A South Bend error caused mistaken reports of her husband’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Koehler
Frederick Koehler
South Bend
Germany
Goshen
Henry
Margaret
Anne
Stanford
St. John's Catholic Church
Peter Lauth
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Souths
Bend News
South Bend Timber
Koehler
The
Democrat
Indiana Republicans at Chicago Convention Placings Listed
Indiana Republicans at the Chicago convention will name National Committeeman Harry New, Chairman of Delegation Senator Beveridge, Committee on Resolutions Senator Hemenway, Committee on Credentials Charles A. Bookwalter, Committee to Notify Presidential Nominee George Ade, and Committee to Notify Vice Presidential Nominee G Will Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Beveridge
Senator Hemenway
Charles A. Bookwalter
George Ade
G. Will Wilson
Entirely New Films Tonight at the Jefferson
Entirely new motion pictures shown at the Jefferson tonight include Butcher's Nightmare and Children Will Play with lightning sketches. Two shows at 8 and 9 15 pm, admission 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children. The Dramascope presents top pictures and updates reels three times weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Jefferson
Breiding and Baker Wed at First Reformed Parsonage
Horace Oscar Breiding and Lillian Belle Baker were married at 12:30 today by Rev. N B Mathes at the First Reformed parsonage. Witnesses were Vereria Cotherman and Vance Crossley. The couple will reside here. the groom works for the American Air Press Co. The bride came from Ligonier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Oscar Breiding
Lillian Belle Baker
N. B. Mathes
Veleria Cotherman
Vance Crossley
Breiding
American Airpress Co
Ligonier
Chet Sample Fined in Minor Liquor Case
Chet Sample was arraigned in Justice Whisler's court Saturday night and fined with costs in the sum of $20 on the charge of giving intoxicating liquor to a minor. The prosecution stemmed from Samples involvement in the John Wallace horse matter with Allen McKinnis as the principal actor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet Sample
Justice Whisler
Heraid Tre
John Wallace
Allen McKinnis
Sunday Service Report Notes
A brief Sunday service summary records a local church gathering with guest speaker and congregational participation. Details include times, routine prayers, and a short reflection, with emphasis on community outreach and fellowship.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Circuit Court News
Philip Breiding
North Main Street
Berlin
Ontario
John
Spokane
Wash
Horace
Lillian Baker
Topeka
N. Be. Mathes
First Reformed Church
John Cotherman
Frank Blough
Son
Forest of
Maccabee Memorial
Lightning
Man
William Moore JR
Organize Publishing Company
Q. L. Simmons
Fire Insurance
Charles I
Yoder
Geo. Michael
Aaron Michael
Parkersburg
Ill
Jesse Price
Union Township
Chicago
Harry
Ee Fave
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