Judge Drake Rules Against Nappanee on Hitching Post Case
In Elkhart county Judge Drake arraigned two Hagenbeck-Wallace circus attaches named Samuel Clark and Charles Smith on robbery and burglary charges. They pleaded not guilty and were jailed. Orrin Markel was appointed to lead their defense. Other court items cover gambling at the Mazeppa Carnival, suspects questioned by Constable Ryan, and local meetings of county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Clark
Charles Smith
Drake
Orrin Markel
Elkhart
Thomas
South Bend
Galentine
Justice Whisler
Munsona
James Howard
George Castetter
Jligonier
Lien Cancellations and Title Quieted in Nappanee Post Case
Judge Drake ruled for Edwin L. Wisler and associates, canceling liens, quieting title, and prohibiting the auditor from levies. The dispute arose from erecting hitching posts in Nappanee and the assessments to fund the improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Drake
Edwin L. Wisler
Edwin Wisler
Barney Uline
Nappanee
Child Fatally Hurt at Elkhart Circus Parade
Eight month old Treva Pitman, held by her aunt Bessie Doty, fell down 12 stone steps in front of the post office crushing the infant on the cement. Doty was seriously injured. A second accident involved Moses Phend and siblings as their buggy was struck by a U S express wagon. all escaped without serious harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treva Pitman
Elkhart
Bessie Doty
Miss Doty
Moses Phend
Grey’s to Play Elkhart Blue Sox in Two Games
Manager Dresch secured two games with the Elkhart Blue Sox set for July 16 in Elkhart and August 6 in Goshen. Rivalry draws will fuel attendance as Goshen team fans predict victory, while Elkhart backers expect a Blue Sox win. Next Sunday the Greys face Nappanee Tigers in a hot clash.
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Dresch
Elkhart Blue Sox
Elkhart
Goshen
Blue Sox
Greys
Nappanee Tigers
Mortuary Record of William Shock and Leah Berger
William Shock age 75 dies at home on Middlebury street from asthma complications. Survived by wife and five children in Canada and Michigan. funeral Saturday at home with Rev. Luther Smith, Oak Ridge Cemetery. Leah Berger age 81 dies in Elkhart after 12 days with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shock
William Shock
Middlebury Street
Germany
Geo Wesley
William H. Shock
Canada
Horace Fenton
Battle Creek
Mich
Carl
Rosanna Shock
Luther Smith
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Berger
Leah Berger
Mary Zook
Elkhart
Tax levy changes among Indiana cities and towns in 1910
Of 118 incorporated cities and county seat towns in the state, 74 or 62.8 percent increased their tax levies in 1910 over the previous year. 24.5 percent were net. Of those that decreased, 24.3 percent were wet. Of those that increased, 21.1 percent were wet.
Free open air concerts by Rogers Goshen band
The music loving public highly appreciates the Sundays' summer concerts at the band park. The band performs without charge and the park use is provided without expense to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Goshen
Brooks Lehman Wedding Reception Power Failure
Lights failed at the Brooks residence during the Brooks Lehman wedding reception last evening. Initial speculation blamed vandalism but the issue was a faulty line. Repairs were completed after the outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks-Lehman
Brooks
Decayed Fruit Warning Issued by State Food Commissioner
H. E. Barnard, state food and drug commissioner, warns commission merchants and retailers against selling small fruits that have begun to decay due to transit delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Barnard
Food and Drug Commissioner
Naturalist Dr Hahn Drowns Near Alaska Along with Companion
Dr Walter L Hahn a naturalist formerly of South Bend and employed by the government drowned near Alaska. His companion Dr Harry D Chi chester who accompanied him was also drowned in the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Hahn
South Bend
Alaska
Harry D. Chichester
Body of Edward Bresnahan Found Floating in Lake Michigan
The body of farmer Edward Bresnahan was discovered floating in Lake Michigan at St. Joseph. He reportedly drowned on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Edward Bresnahan
Lake Michigan
St. Joseph
Glass and Tin Fruit Cans at Wanks Hardware Co
Hardware store advertisement notes low prices on glass and tin fruit cans at Wanks Hardware Co. Local customers urged to shop for practical canning supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanks Hardware Co
Brooks Lehman Wedding Largest of Season at M E Church
Gladys Brooks and Har O Lehman wed at 8 PM in First M E church before 400 guests. Ceremony by Rev Luther J Smith with full ring service. reception at Brooks home followed. Honeymoon includes Cleveland and New York. future home in Toledo. Groom with Cluett Peabody. bride from Goshen. Numerous lavish gifts, including diamond ring and dining room suite.
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M. E. Church
Gladys Brooks
Charles H. Brooks
South Third Street
Har .O. Lehman
Fannie Lehbman
East Jefferson Street
M. BE
Luther J. Smith
D. T. Stephenson
M. E
Dora Brown
Joseph W. Knox
Warl Smith
J. C. McCoy
Clara Ziesel
Elkhart
Chas. H. Brooks
Mary Catherine Bartholomew
Stanley Bartholomew
Myron C. Dow, Jr
Brooks Home
D. A. Sanders
F. Spohn
George F. Alderman
J. Dean Vail
Brenda Magnuson
Toledo
Lehman
Cluett & Peabody Co
Goshen
Girls
Kalamazoo
Telegraphers at Big Four Get Ten Percent Raise
A wage increase of ten percent for Big Four railway telegraphers takes effect July 1 after a conference in Cincinnati where a committee representing key men met with company officers. The men had sought a 15 percent raise, which had been refused, but two-thirds of their demand was conceded and an agreement was signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Cincinnati
As Seen Abroad in Goshen Justice Court News
In Goshen, the Monday report notes drunks in Justice Galentine's court and hints at unregulated saloons. The piece suggests ongoing issues with enforcement and the influence of outside reports from the Warsaw Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Union
Goshen
Sturgis Man Nearly Dies After Poison Mixup
F. C. Stillson of Sturgis swallowed poison thinking it was medicine, narrowly escaping death. He received prompt medical attention and recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Stillson
Sturgis
Had Vial of Poison and Note to Wife in Elkhart
Marion A. Elliott a Goshen contracts worker and Elkhart housemover is jailed in Elkhart city jail and may be declared insane. He told Officer Shelmadine he would kill himself after taking a three ounce poison vial and a note to his wife said she would be better off if he killed himself. Elliott is crippled with rheumatism and drinks heavily this morning. His partner David Dyer is handling the contracts.
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Marion A. Elliott
Elkhart
Shelmadine
Elliott
David Dyer
Queen Contest Discontinued Over Lack of Interest
Rogers band ends the queen contest for the diamond ring after little support. Five dollars sixteen cents was voted in three days. Sanger, the contest conductor, is out of town and several entrants have withdrawn. Voted money will be refunded at Rogers & Wilson's music store.
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Rogers Band
Sanger
Rogers & Wilson's
Veneer and Panel Association Honors Dow Memorial
At a Chicago meeting yesterday the National Veneer and Panel Manufacturers Association passed resolutions paying tribute to the memory of the late M. C. Dow Jr of Goshen. The resolutions were signed by J. N. Penrod of Kansas City W H Nordyke of Indianapolis and H B Gorman of Mt Pleasant Michigan.
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Chicago
National Veneer and
Only Officer Living Attends Mexican War Veterans Meet
G. T. Barney of Elkhart traveled to Newark to join a National Association of Mexican War Veterans gathering. He serves as vice president and is the sole surviving officer after the president secretary and treasurer died in the last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Barney
Elkhart
Newark
National Association of Mexican War Veterans
Saloon Ejection Ends With Glass Window Damage
Frank Montieth of Elkhart and James H. Hayes of South Bend were ejected from the Oscar Powell saloon in South Bend. They fought back, broke three plate glass windows causing $50 in damage, and posted bond for appearance in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Montieth
Elkhart
James H. Hayes
South Bend
Oscar Powell
Mystery Over Boat Mishap Near Bean Lake
The body of James Martin was found in Bean Lake just beyond the Michigan border. He reportedly fell from a boat while drunk. Mes srs. Copeland and Dunnigan, who were with him, were too intoxicated to remember what occurred.
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James Martin
Bean Lake
Michigan State Line
Messrs
Copeland
Dunnigan
Ramsby and Baker Welcome Newborns This Morning
A son was born this morning to Mr and Mrs W J Ramsby of 218 South Tenth street A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Leroy I Baker of 1503 South Main street The notices list family names and street addresses confirming two new births in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Ramsby
South Tenth Street
Leroy I. Baker
South Main Street
Ulery and Oakes Buy Krell Auto Grand Piano Stock
Ulery and Oakes purchased Krell Auto Grand Piano stock at the piano dealers convention in Chicago. The stock will arrive here within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulery & Oakes
Krell Auto Grand Piano Company
Piano Dealers
Chicago
Property Sold In Nappanee And Goshen
Elisha W. Good sold Jesse Ringen berg in Nappanee property for 1300 dollars. Anna Hope sold George A. Butter field in Goshen a lot for 300 dollars.
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Elisha W. Good
Jesse Ringenberg
Nappanee
Anna Hope
George A. Butterfield
Goshen
Elks Social Session Tonight With Four Candidates
The Elks host a social session this evening inviting a large turnout. Four candidates are slated to participate and present themselves to attendees.
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the Elks Will
Boy Missing From La Porte Home
Police search for 14 year old Marrill Glenn who disappeared from his La Porte residence. Authorities request public assistance and describe Glenn as a White boy with short brown hair and a blue jacket. He was last seen near his home on the evening of the disappearance.
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Boy
Marrill Glenn
Laporte
Gary federal building site donated by steel trust
The steel trust donated the site for the Gary federal building, marking a notable grant of land for a federal project. Local officials welcomed the contribution as a key step in expanding government facilities in Gary.
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The
Steel Trust
Gary Federal Building
Hagenbeck Wallace Circus Delights Goshen Crowds
The Hagenbeck Wallace circus drew 6000 to 8000 in Goshen but weather kept attendance lower at night. Performances featured trained animals and quality acts, with many women performers and high standard music. The show left by rail for Elkheart, will visit Michigan City and Pullman Illinois, with B E Wallace returning after an 18 year absence.
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Hagenbeck-Wallace
Goshen
Ninth
Purl Streets
Elkhart
Michigan City
Pullman
Ill
B. E. Wallace
Miss Abbie Scott to Wed Amos Bushart Tonight
Society note reports Miss Abbie Scott of this city to marry Amos Bushart of Washington Iowa this evening at the home of the bride’s parents five miles east of town. Scott is longtime bookkeeper for Goshen Churn and Ladder, Bushart works in hardware in Washington where they will reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Scott
Amos Bushart
Washington, Ia
Lafayette Scott
Miss Scott
Goshen Churn & Ladder Company
Mr. Bushardt
Knights of Pythias Insurance Report Details Fund Balance
The supreme lodge files in federal court a May report on the fourth class mortuary fund. April 31 balance was 466.61. May 3 balance fell to 445435.06, a decrease over 20000. Unpaid May claims total 27000. The suit seeks to stop abolishing the fourth class. several claims are held.
Horse Seizure Leads to Runaway and Injuries
Charles Neubrecht and Jacob Kreckman, Allen County tax collectors, seized contractor Henry Schomburgs horse for delinquent taxes. The horse ran away wrecking the vehicle. The collectors are injured and the contractor threatens suit. County treasurer W H Schelman may be drawn in as defendant if damages are sought.
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Charles Neubrecht
Jacob Kreckman
Allen
Henry Schomburg
W. H. Schelman
Lawyer Warns Fire Agents on Rates and Rebates in Indianapolis
Ex-Attorney General William M. Taylor addressed fire insurance agents in Indianapolis, urging that they must not agree on rates or provide rebates as such practices are illegal. He noted these long-standing methods have been common in the industry and called for adherence to the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
William Ll. Taylor
Will Recover Tack Davis Sustains Fall Injury
Vaudeville actor Will Recover Tack Davis hurt when he fell from a Lake Shore train at Kendallville. He shows signs of recovery and is hospitalized at Clark hospital in Elkhart.
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Davis
Lake Shore
Kendallville
Clark Hospital
Elkhart
Examination Completed By City Field Examiners
The examination of Elkhart city records by Field Examiners Frederick Martin and Milton Alexander is completed. The cost totaled 2200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Frederick Martin
Milton Alexander
Traction Engine Proves Useful in Concord Township Grading
A traction engine was used in a grading project in Concord township and found to be economical and satisfactory. The notice notes the machinery’s efficiency and value for the public work, suggesting continued use if conditions remain favorable.
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Concord Township
Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Pear Ulery Home
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet Friday at 7 o clock at the home of Mrs Pear Ulery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Pear ‘Ulery
Mazeppa Carnival to End Engagement at Rogers Band Park
The Mazeppa Carnival company ends its all week run at Rogers Band Park this Saturday night and departs for Logansport Indiana on Sunday. The show features Mazep pa the educated horse and Miss Anna Woodward the prima donna whose singing delights crowds. George V Roscoe says objectionable features have been removed and police will halt gambling or indecency. Exhibitions run tonight tomorrow and Saturday with Miss Woodward performing each night. Negotiations for Mishawaka and Michigan City dates are canceled. Logansport is next.
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Rogers’ Band Park
Mazeppa Carnival Company
Logansport
Ind
Mazeppa
Park
Anna Woodward
George V. Roscoe
Rogers Band Today
Miss Woodward
Mazeppa Company
Mishawaka
Michigan City
HERE AND THERE
S J Straus of Ligonier donated books to the public library there. Warsaw plans a sane Fourth with no explosives sold. The South Whitley business men seek funds to rebuild cooperage mills destroyed by fire. The body of Martin Dona hue, mate of the sandbarge Marshall, was recovered after a squall near Chesterton. Donald Widridge, 14, of South Bend, was run over in Benton Harbor, Mich., breaking his left leg. South Bend merchants move to ditch the old arch lighting system for boulevard standards. Kenneth Kirkwood, 12, of Elkhart, fractured a bone in his left wrist playing on a trestle. Mendallville adopts Western Gas lighting poles after praise from Kendallville council. William Bement, a Galesburg farm laborer, is held in Kalamazoo awaiting investigation. A Mishawaka couple accuse a farm resident of a serious offense against a 12-year-old girl. the girl fractured her left arm and a grandson was bruised when the woman tripped and fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Warsaw
Association of South Whitley
Martin Donahue
Chesterton
Donald Widridge
South Bend
George Muench
Benton Harbor
Mich
Kenneth
C. E. Kirkwood
Elkhart
Kendallville
Western Gas Company
Mendaliville
William Bement
Galesburg
Kalamazoo
Grant Shreve
Mishawaka
Ind
Howard Stark
Local residents show gains in health after accidents and illness
Daniel T. Kauffman continues to improve and is now able to walk about. Mrs. Lantz, who was hit by a street car and had her arm broken, is getting along nicely. Miss Fannie Rupp of Goshen College has been suffering with pleuro pneumonia and has improved enough to be moved from hospital to the dormitory.
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Daniel T. Kauffman
Lantz
Fannie Rupp
Goshen College
City seeks bids for Noble hose house on East Lincoln
The city clerk will accept bids until June 26 for the sale and removal of the Noble hose house on East Lincoln avenue. The building contains substantial material and must be disposed of promptly. The Fire Department Committee reserves the right to reject all bids. Ed Rimpler, Chairman.
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Noble Hose House
East
Lincoln Avenue
Fire Department
Edw
Rimpler
First Brethren church notices and missing brooch alert
The Men's Bible class invites a large attendance at Sunday 10 o clock. A lost gold brooch with pearl settings lies between First M E Church and South Third Street. Reward offered if found. Miss Carrie Nusbaum returns from a vacation to Washington D C Baltimore and other eastern cities.
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First Brethren Church
M. E. Church
South Third Street
Carrie E. Nusbaum
Washington, D. C
Baltimore
Elkhart Authorities Punish Several for Animal Cruelty
Elkhart officials announce penalties for multiple individuals found guilty of cruelty to animals, with enforcement actions and charges detailed by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Temporary Footbridge Over Rock Run On East Main
A temporary steel footbridge has been set over Rock Run creek on the east side of Main street. North Side residents gain easier access to the business district while Brumbaugh of Elkhart finishes the span. Hess works to position the Fifth street bridge and progress is slow. The dredge nears the Big Four bridge near Fifth street. The First street concrete bridge may get a new arch by July 3 at an estimated cost of 3000 dollars. Contractor McMann aims to reach the Elkhart river by early September. Public opinion focuses on the city dredge project and its costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Run
Main Street
Rock Run Creek
Brumbaugh
Helikhart
Fifth Street
Cottage Avenue
Hess
First Street
McMann
Elkhart
Goshen College Commencement Slated for Tomorrow Evening
Goshen College sets commencement for tomorrow at 8 pm with Ramblers Quartette, Philharmonic Chorus, and Clara Delcamp providing music. Dr. Thomas C. Howe will give the address. diplomas to be awarded by President N. E. Byers. Graduates include College Edna Metzler Alvin Miller Ruth Ebersole and others. Academy recipients listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Ramblers’ Quartette
Philharmonic Chorus
Clara Delcamp
Thos. C. Howe
N. E. Byers
Edna Metzler
Alvin Miller
Ruth Ebersole
Rossie Hostetler
Mabel Miller
Elsie Byler
Samuel Burkhard
Samuel Weaver
S. Alpheus Zook
Irvin Detweiler
Jesse Stussman
Goshen Circus Past Sparks Local Gambling Remembrance
The Goshen visit of Hagenbeck-Wallace circus stirred memories of 1889 when a large band of tent show crafters triggered reports of gambling among prominent citizens. Police allegedly protected gamblers, harming the show’s reputation for years. By 1893 the act operated under Cook & Whitby, and a modern circus worker called the present show a Sunday school compared to the past graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Wallace
Cook & Whitby
Bristol Doctor Falls From Haymow In Serious Injuries
Dr. Charles E. Dutrow of Bristol fell from a haymow yesterday evening at 7 30 and sustained severe spinal injuries feared serious. About sixteen years ago his spine was injured when the Bristol bridge broke down on the Fourth of July. Dutrow is brother in law of J A and Harry Bickel of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Dutrow
Bristol
Dutrow
J. A
Harry Bickel
Auburn Woman Sues For Divorce From Drunkard Husband
Mrs Lizzie Harter of Auburn seven weeks after marrying Joseph M Rapp of LaPorte a railroad electrician sues for divorce She is seven years older than her husband and he is charged with drinking heavily and attempting to defraud his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Harter
Auburn
Joseph M. Rapp
Laporte Railroad
Rapp
Farmer Held on Paternity Charge Near Elkhart
George Nihiser a farmer living east of Elkhart was arrested on a paternity charge. He was bound over to the September term of the superior court under $500 bonds provided by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nihiser
Elkhart
Superior Court
Colored Cooks Quarrel at Show Ends in Gash
Two colored cooks clashed yesterday during the show and a fight ended with one striking the other. A poker inflicted a deep cut requiring several stitches. Authorities report no further injuries.
Indianapolis to Spend 45000 on WRECS for Teachers
Officials report Indianapolis will allocate 45000 dollars to expand the WRECS program for school teachers, aiming to improve classroom resources and support statewide education initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
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Marshal Self
T Lincoln N Avenue
Wilmer L. O’brien
Notre Dame University
Elkhart County
Enoch G. Machan
Mortuary Record
City Taxation Statistics
Millwood
Pike Street
Elk
Hart
Cetenrophet
Eva
Niswonger
Academy
Margaret Detweiler
Lester Hostetler
Vernon Smucker
Fern Elliott
Alfred Walker
Edith Weybright
Meta Martin
Floyd Yoder
Rose Lemmon
J. B. Brunk
Alma Albrecht
Clara Decamp
Sylvia Bontrager
Benj. Esch
Adda Miller
Noble Yoder
Givens
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