Assault convict McClellan fined and freed in Elkhart
Eugene McClellan found guilty of assault on Ben Enos of Elkhart, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and released. He intends to leave Elkhart soon for the west. Miss Lola Clark, linked to the case, was present and the rumor of marriage denied. The prior murder charge against him had ended in a acquittal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McClellan
Ben Enos
Elkhart
Dodge
McClellan
Perry L. Turner
Frank
John Greiner
Lola Clark
Miss Clark
Rinehart
Berger Place
Miss Merle Parker Engaged to Charles Reynolds of Chicago
In a church parlors gathering with about sixty five friends the Zwinglian society announced Miss Merle Parker engagement to Charles Edwin Reynolds of Chicago. Parker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Parker, Reynolds holds a major role with a Chicago department store and the wedding is set for September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zwinglian Society of the Reformed Church
Merle Parker
Charles Edwin Reynolds
Chicago
Miss Parker
Charles F. Parker
Infant Daughter of Montgomery Family Dies
Mortuary record from Montgomery notes the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs David Montgomery of New Paris born Friday died last evening. Hazel Adams aged 16 of Wakarusa died yesterday morning at 11 o clock after attending the Eel River conference of the Christian church. Remains shipped today to her home in North Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
David Montgomery
New Paris
Adams
Hazel Adams
Wakarusa
Eel River
The
Christian Church
Manchester
Turner Drops Damage Suit Against Railroad Company
Jerry L. Turner of Elkhart has dismissed his lawsuit alleging damages from a collision where his car was struck by a train at the Pike Street crossing. He says the vehicle was reduced to kindling but has been repaired into a runabout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erry L. Turner
Elkhart
L. 8S. & M. S&s. Company
Mr. Turner
Pike Street
Trustees Appointed in Swygart and Bowles Trusts
In the trusteeship of George W. Swygart, David R. Bowles of Elkhart named as trustee for Eva Bowles and Charles T. Greene of Elkhart appointed trustee for Lillian Swyzart. Wach filed a 500 dollar bond signed by U S F and G Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Swygart
David R. Bowles
Elkhart
Eva Bowles
Charles T. Greene
Lillian Swyzart
Wach
New City Clerk George Rimpler Takes Post
George Rimpler, the new city clerk, entered the office this morning to learn his duties. The finance and claims committee will tomorrow review the resignation of Tho A. Foster, who left Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rimpler
Finance and Claims Committee
Tho A. Foster
Mrs Chapman Improves. Hope for Recovery Seen
Harry S. Dickey of the Winona Interurban company reported in town last night that Mrs J Wilbur Chapman is much improved and physicians now have some hope for her recovery.
Fear of Sickness After Heat Wave Grips Town
The lingering heat wave raises fears of illness though no deaths reported. A chicken pie social is planned at the First M E church on Friday evening in June, with tickets priced at 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehured
Ieee
Adair Announces Bid For Democratic Governor Nomination
Portland June 19 Special Congressman J A M Adair will seek the Democratic nomination for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
J. A. M. Adair
N Caminsky Dead in Goshen Home Service
Nathan Caminsky longtime Goshen resident and founder of Goshen Shirt Co. and former dry goods businessman died at his South Fifth Street home at about 10 am. He was 79, survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Burial in Sharis Israel cemetery with private funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Caminsky
Goshen
South Fifth Street
Mr. Caminsky
Sharis Israel Cemetery
Nathan Caminskky
Prussian
Poland
Germany
America
Utica
N. Y
Detroit
Caminsky
Masonic Order
I. Oppenheim
Milford
A. Simon
M. Simon
Chicago
M. A. Goldberg
Elda
David
Clarence
Louis
Harry
A. Cohen
Kendallville
L. Salinger
M. Dembufsky
Three Big Four Trainmen Laid Off Over Eye Test Failure
Wm Haydon Charles Hendryx of Benton Harbor and Engineer Weroberts of Wabash fail a strict eye exam and are removed from regular runs. Veteran Bix Four crews Hayden and Hendryx had long service and were regarded among the railroad's best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Haydon
Charles K. Hendryx
Benton Harper
Weroberts
Wabash
Bix Four
Hayden
Hendryx
Notorious wife beater subjected to vigilante punishment
Joseph Geister, longtime offender in LaPorte county, was stripped to his shirt and doused in a creek after striking his wife with a brick. He was lashed until blood appeared, threatened with hanging, and made to apologize before a crowd of about 300 before police intervened and took him into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Geister
LaPorte
Geister
Jury Awards $8,000 to Mrs. Odenkirk in B&O Suit
After a half day trial and quick jury deliberation, Mrs. Mattie Odenkirk of Garrett won $8,000 damages against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company in U.S. district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mattie Odenkirk
Garrett
Miss Lillian Hans Wins South Bend Fourth of July Vote
Miss Lillian Hans wins the South Bend popular voting contest to be queen of the Fourth of July celebration by the firemen. She received 245,203 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Hans
South Bend
Promised Playhouse Aims at Warsaw Vaudeville
The Warsaw Union reports a $20,000 playhouse is promised for the city, though plans remain indefinite. If constructed, it will be devoted exclusively to vaudeville performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Union
George Cobb Drives Auto to Milford Junction in Record Time
With four passengers aboard he sped his car to Milford Junction in just thirty minutes last evening. The trip, notable for its speed, showcased his driving pace and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Cobb
Milford Junction
Ban the Calumbia Vin Kee at Old Home
A brief item notes a proposed ban at Old Home involving the Calumbia and Vin Kee names in a public action. No further details are provided in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumbia
Divorces Granted and Support Ordered in Goshen Courts
Emma Horney granted divorce from Benjamin Horney. Nancy Fletcher divorced from Thomas J. Fletcher after alimony withdrawal. Carrie Louthan ordered to pay 80 dollars monthly for wife and child support starting July 12. Ditch commissioner's final report in Lockwood vs. Phillips. Moser vs. Stark note and set aside conveyance certified to Elkhart Superior Court. New suits include Green v Cornel et al. and Rader v Rader for divorce. Paternity case: Bertie Wogeman reports Perry Anglemyer detained. father expected tonight. Marriage licenses issued to Wallace John, Bosse Roth, Goldberg Smith, Skahen Myers. Probate discharges and fund division in Mishler/Mishler estate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Louthan
Emma Horney
Benjamin Horney
Nancy E. Fletcher
Thomas J. Fletcher
Carrie I. Louthan
Samuel Lockwood
Reuben Phillips
Isaac Moser
Milo Stark
Elkhart
John H. Green
Benj. Cornell
Robert Rader
Anna Rader
Chicago
Bertie Wogeman
Perry Anglemyer
Goshen
William A. Skahen
Welkhart
Rachael Myers
William G. Fluegel
Thomas E. Jones
Nettie F. Jones
Sarah Jones
Sarah S. Mishler
Daniel L. Gorsuch
Admr
Hannah J. Taylor
Jessie Miller
Deserted Husbands Eludes Home Ties in Illinois Case
Alfred Smead and Billy Ornt of Elk Heart, workers for the Chicago Telephone Co., vanished from home leaving wives and children in poverty. Wives held a conference and suspect Indianapolis and Kankakee as destinations with two factory girls coordinating. Smead clothing found in a girl's trunk. Ornat reportedly once lived in Goshen. Police seek the runaways. Concord township trustees may provide for deserted families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Smead
Billy Ornt
Elkhart
Chicago Telephone Co
Smead
Ornt
Indianapolis
Kankakee, Jr
Orat
Goshen
Concord Township
Suicided at Buchanan Former Chicago Singer Laments Health
Samuel W. Hurdle, recently moved from Chicago to Buchanan Michigan, shot himself after years as a prominent haber dasher in Chicago and as a baritone with the Duff opera company and the Lexington quartet. He had moved last August, suffered health decline, and grew despondent. He smoked heavily and his mental state deteriorated. He sang in several Chicago churches before relocating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Samuel W. Hurdle
Chicago
Mich
Hurdle
Old Duff Opera Company
Lexington Quartette
Chicagoan Elopes With Show Girl in Crown Point
Chauncey Depew Miller of Chicago and Dorothy Parker of Dayton Ohio eloped at Crown Point Indiana with Miller aged 18. His mother accompanied the party seeking consent before a license could be issued amid a clerkly chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Depew Miller
Chicago
Dorothy Parker
Dayton
Crown Point
Ind
Notorious fish raid nets duo at Pike Lake near Warsaw
Deputy Fish Commissioners James Stoneburner Andy Vanderford and William Newhouse captured Tony Osborne and Chris Disler after a fierce struggle at Pike Lake near Warsaw. The raiders reportedly used nets in the unlawful harvest, and deputies described a tense encounter during the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Lake
Warsaw
Tony Osborne
Netter
Chris. _Disler
James
Stoneburner
Andy. Vanderford
Wm. Newhouse
Home Under Quarantine in River Avenue Family
Two boys of the Ganger family on River Avenue are seriously ill with diphtheria and the home is under quarantine. All children who associated with the boys have been given antitoxin treatment and other precautions are in place.
Memorial Day Set by Calanthe Lodge 41 K of P
Congressman James E. Watson of Rushville Ind will deliver the memorial address as Calanthe Lodge 41 observes memorial day Sunday July 14. Rogers band provides music and Co No 11 UR E P participates. Several lodge members buried in Oak Ridge and elsewhere are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calanthe Lodge
Knights of Pythias
James E. Watson
Rushville
Ind
Watson
Indiana
Congress
Order of the Grand Domain of
Rogers
Co. No. 11
Calanthe No. 41
Oak Ridge
Louis Bohn
G. W. Keller
Wim. Hower
Harry Dewey
Charles J. Fink
George W. Rich
W. A. Whippy
Willard E Miller
W.& Chipman
H. G. Herr
Jos
H. Heatwole
George
Kolb
Charles Kelly
A. M. Parsons
Sylvester McClintic
Harry R. Whitmer
John H .Lesh
James H. Blaine
O. V. Walker
Jesse S. Grubb
Charles E. Rogers
Edward E. Drake
Daniel Otto
Ben C. Bender
William H. Welker
Henry Wanner
Thos
K. Skeer
William A. Jackson
Michael H. Levy
Wm. F. Hunter
Frank D. Yarian
Charles L. Starr
Wm. EE. Bender
George D. Lint
Heavy Rails Laid Across Michigan Division of Big Four
Six car loads of steel rail plates are unloaded at points on the Michigan division to replace nearly all track between Wabash and Benton Harbor. The project will upgrade rails from end to end while plates are installed, with light rails largely removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Big Four
Wabash
Benton Harbor
Wbash
State Board Improves Grounds for Big September Fair
The state board of agriculture is making extensive improvements at the state fair grounds for the annual show in September. The entries list suggests the fair will be greater this year than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Treasury Architect Completes South Bend Post Office Plans
The supervising architect of the treasury finished sketches for the proposed improvement to the South Bend post office building and submitted them to the postmaster for inspection and criticism before proceeding with the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supervising Architect
The
Treasury
South Bend
Warsaw Preacher Resigns From First Baptist Church
Rev. W. B. Cullis resigns as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Warsaw and plans sermon-free opticon lectures at multiple chautauquas during the summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
W. B. Cullis
First Baptist Church
Sick List Highlights Minor Recoveries at Home
James White, after a broken leg, shows improvement. Mrs. William Twomey also described as considerably better in latest health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
William
Twomey
Corn Weather Brings Farmers Sudden Optimism
Farmers report corn results improving since Sunday, expressing happiness over recent gains and a positive turn in crop prospects.
Fifteen Hundred Miles Down the Danube in a Canoe
Prof. Van Tyne, history lecturer at Goshen College, will present an illustrated talk in the college auditorium at 8 this evening. He and his wife traveled the Danube by canoe ten years ago, spending six weeks in the trip with 50 lantern slides. The lecture showcases the college’s new lantern and is open to the public without admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danube
van Tyne
Goshen College
VanTyne
Ann Arbor
Yale
Goshen
Indiana
Notable deaths and civic notes from Wabash area
John H. Miller, eccentric veteran, dies in Wabash. Lake Gage summer school runs July 3 to Aug 30. Marion and Bluffton & Western Traction opens new park at Marion with strong business. Bluffton church extends call to Rev A H Branch from Auburn. Edward Miles burned in Lake Shore signal house at Corunna. Marion Willis named American Express agent for Auburn office opening July 1. Howard S. Wilson injured when a log struck him near Kendallville. Robert Newby fractures arm during baseball in Claypool. Ben F. Miller funds Farmers' Guide for 75000 with partners. Abe Gregg duo injured in runaway near Waterloo. Pearls from river allegedly in Longcliff asylum inmates' possession. Taylor University move offer: Muncie bonus 12000 with targets 200, 800, 400 students. Mrs D B Koenig’s toddler locks cellar door. mother jailed awaiting discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Miller
Wabash
Lake Gage
Corunna
Marion Willis
American Express Company
Auburn
Lake Shore Road
Howard S. Wilson
Kendallville
Robert Newby
Claypool
Taylor University
Upland
Muncie
D. B. Koenig
Evangelical Church
Express deal to carry United States mail by Winona Interurban
Pending agreement between United States Express and Winona Interurban Railway to carry express between Goshen and Warsaw after July 1. Directors will meet soon to consider and possibly finalize the arrangement. Winona plans no new preparations as they are equipped to handle express service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Express Company
Winona ‘Interurban Railway Company
United States Express
Goshen
Warsaw
Winona
Winona Company
Winona Interurban Adds Baggage Cars Between Goshen and Warsaw
The Winona Interurban Railway plans to run two baggage cars between Goshen and Warsaw due to heavy freight shipments. The move aligns with agreements with the Chicago South Bend Indiana line and South Bend & Southern Michigan lines, which currently haul mid Chicago freight at steam-line rates, but offer more convenient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Goshen
Warsaw
Chicago
South Bend
Indiana
South
Bend
Southern
Michigan
Benton Harbor
Hnes
Twenty Five Years Ago Items of Interest
A retrospective list notes events from 1882 Goshen life. Births include a daughter to Ed and Ed Jacobs and another to J Hanan. The Arion club funded a concert for Rev L M C Weich. The 1882 graduates held a reception at B G Crary’s home. Local officials include Goshen’s school board with Gortner Cunningham and McAllister. Beulah Elson died age eight and was buried at Fort Wayne. A railroad to Benton Harbor neared completion. Latta and Case sold first watermelons. Goshen reps Ed Crosby J A Arthur Chas Schurtz attended a Chicago manufacturers meeting. Personal notes mention Neil Lehman returning west and others. Mrs M J Canedo died in south Seventh Street home. The Trinity church Young Ladies Aid social occurred at the Grosspitch home. Dunkard camp meeting south of New Paris drew crowds. New houses rising in southeast town. several homes on South Seventh Street near completion. Sewer work on Market Street to Sixth nearing finish. Julian House connected. Libbie Burnham and Mrs M S Hascall helped host a social at Mrs W R Ellis. J W Morrice became father again, moving from Seventh to Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Ed Jacobs
Arion Club
L. M. C. Weichsell
B. G. Crary
Goshen Times
Elias Gortner
O. W. Cunningham
W. A. McAllister
Beulah
J. H. Hanan
H. V. Curtis
St. Paul
Minn
C. N. Hatch
Detroit
M. J. Canedo
C. P. Jacobs
South Seventh Street
Young Ladies Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Grosspitch
Third Street
Mr. Hinderer
Jud Overholt
George Smith
Annie Hinderer
Rose Deutsch
New Paris
Prof. Blunt
Jacob Hattle
Emma Chandler
H. A. Gore
W. D. Platter
Cookingham
Market Street
Sixth
Julian
Libbie Burnham
M. S. Hascall
Fake threat letter found in Elkhart yards sparks probe
A mysterious letter threatening murder and a bank robbery, signed Jack O Shea and addressed to Ed Davis of Omaha, was found by Division Yardmaster H H Andrews Jr in the Elkhart railroad yards near Lake Shore depot. Police will investigate potential criminal plots tied to the missive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
United States
Lake Shore
H. H. Andrews, Jr
Jack O'Shea
Ed Davis
Omaha
Neb
Indiana
Doc. Hoskins
U.S. Bank
Burt Tomas
Pete O’kay
Jack O
Funeral held for John H. Rizer at Crystal Springs
The 74 year old farmer John H. Rizer was found dead in a field near Edwardsburg and his funeral was held at Crystal Springs Cemetery in Benton Harbor Michigan. He had been missing from his home for about two weeks and had suffered failing sight leading to despondency and threats of self harm.
Aged Woman Sustains Hip Fracture in City Fall
Mrs Susannah Mast a wealthy planter and longtime Jefferson township resident aged 78 fractured a hip in a fall Wednesday in the city. Her condition is regarded as critical. She has lived most of her life in Jefferson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Mast
Jefferson Township
Henry Weinstein Injury Reported in Calp Incident
Henry Weinstein suffered injuries in a calp incident described in scattered details as painful and significant. No further official statements or exact circumstances are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Weinstein
Injunction Dropped in Elkhart County Court Fight
Elkhart lawyers greet the dissolution of the injunction against the county auditor county commissioners county council sheriff and clerk of the circuit court clearing the path for the new superior court. Temporary appointments will be replaced by regular officers Fleming and Ziesel take over as clerk and sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Superior Court
Eli M. Albright
Dodge
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Vanfleet
Dennett
Dewey
George W. Fleming
John Ziesel
Elkhart
Search for Prof Eaglebarger’s body in St Joseph River resumes
The body of Prof Eaglebarger, who died in the St Joseph River at South Bend while trying to save drowning boy Edward Lay, remains missing. Rescue crews dragged the river near Leeper bridge as high water and swift current push the body downstream. Haglebarger’s father keeps vigil as police recover his son’s gold watch from the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglebarger
St. Joseph
South Bend
Edward Lay
Leeper Bridge
Haglebarger’s
Damages Sought in Suit In Benton Harbor Colony
W I Cleveland, ex member of the Flying Rollers, sues Benjamin and Mary of the House of David in Benton Harbor Michigan for 800 dollars claiming he repaired over 300 watches at the Israelite colony and that upon joining he turned over 155 dollars. He is linked with Henry Williams and traveled from England with his wife to join the gathering of the chosen ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin and
Mary
House of David
Benton Harbor
Mich
W.in
Cleveland
The
Flying Rollers
England
Chosen Ones
Eveland
Henry Williams
Waiver Filed In Indiana Supreme Court By Goshen Firm
Miller Drake and Hubbell of Goshen file waiver in Indianapolis to forego a rehearing of the superior court decision favorable to Elkhart. The action confirms the petitioners drop further appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Miller, Drake, & Hubbell
Goshen
Elkhart
Mrs Jesse Quimby Dies After Boiler Burn Injury
Mrs Jesse Arisman Quimby nee Mabel McManus died at her home near Edwardsburg. The death followed nervous shock from burns when she fell with a boiler of hot water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Arisman) Quimby
Mabel McManus
Edwardsburg
Thanks for Kindness in Illness and Death of Mrs. Sarah Misner
Mr and Mrs W D Stuart express gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of Mrs Sarah Misner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Misner
W.‘D. Stuart
Fragmentary prompt yields unclear event details
The readable text offers no clear date, names, or event. It appears to be a fragmented prompt with scattered words about painting and stock color but lacks coherent facts to summarize into a news item.
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Mortuary Record
ADAIR
N. Caminsky
J. E. Watson
Pythian
Memorial Services
K. of P
Féneral
Fleming
Ziesel
St. Joe River
Milligan’s
Orty “Solors
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