Four divorces granted in circuit court including Clough and Rink cases
In the circuit court this morning four divorces were granted. Eva Domer Clough was separated from Leslie V. Clough, Boston Rink divorced from May J. Rink, Pearl Patterson from Edward H. Patterson, and Henry Hoogenboom from Crena Hoogenboom. Pats include two year remarriage bans for Patterson Hoogenboom and Clough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Domer Clough
Leslie V. Clough
West
Clough
Chloe Domer
Boston Rink
Millersburg
May J. Rink
Rink
Geo.Fravy
Clinton Township
Fravy
Pearl Patterson
Henry Hoogenboom
John M. Studebaker-Thaddeus Spencer
City of Elkhart
George Doll
Express firm inks Goshen to Chicago via interurban line
Through its general superintendent F. G. Benedict of Cleveland, United States Express closes a contract with Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana By to carry express from Goshen to South Bend. The pact grants a direct line into Chicago via the interurban and the Pere Marquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Benedict
Cleveland, C
United States Express Company
Chicago
Traffic Manager Moore Named for Valley Line
New traffic manager G F Moore recently from Boyne City Michigan takes the post at the Valley Line. He is an 1884 Indiana University graduate and has railroading experience in Mexico and several years in charge of the Boyne City Gaylord Alpena line in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Moore
Boyne City
Mich
Mr. Moore
Indiana University of
Mexico
Gaylord & Alpena
Milford Goshen Game Replayed At Tonawanda Diamond
The Go shen Milford game postponed by rain was played this afternoon at the Tonawanda diamond starting at 3 o clock. A fair crowd observed the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford-Goshen
Goshen
Milford
Tonawanda Diamond
South Bend Calls For Sunday Closures Of Cheap Theatres
Residents demand closing of low cost theaters on Sundays citing objections to pianos and phonographs used to draw patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Eighteenth Epworth League Convention Held in Leesburg
Well attended eighteenth annual Goshen district Epworth League convention was in session at Leesburg and drew a large crowd with active participation from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Epworth League
Leesburg
Winona Agricultural School Holds First Commencement
Winona agricultural school will stage its first annual commencement exercises on Wednesday morning July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Winona Agricultural School
Fragments Mention Wells Family In San Francisco Railroad Work
A fragment notes George Wells son of T. H. Wells of LaPorte, believed dead, now works as a railway engineer in San Francisco. It also references a request for a sample of the new Tea at Poyser's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franco
George Wells
T. H. Wells
LaPorte
San Francisco
Justin
Poyser’s
Epworth League Elects Officers at Leesburg Convention
Nearly 100 members and delegates attended the Goshen District Epworth League annual convention in Leesburg. Officers were elected: President Rev. J. A. Holderman Inwood. 1st Vice Stella Siler Elkhart. 2nd Vice Stella Chandler Mishawaka. 3rd Vice Laura Burns Albion. 4th Vice Mabel Geddes New Paris. Secretary Fremont Fribley Bourbon. Treasurer Almond Ford Lagrange. Next meeting planned for Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Goshen
Epworth League
Leesburg
J. A. Holderman
Inwood
Stella Siler
Elkhart
Stella Chandler
Mishawaka
Laura Burns
Albion
Almond Ford
Lagrange
C. L. DeBow
CORE
H. Bennett
Saw
L. A. Hoe Elkhart
Dhawaka
Parr
Indianapolis
W. G. Butts
St. Marks’ M. BE
Meeting of Physicians Tri-State Medical Society in Detroit
The thirty fifth annual meeting of the Tri State Medical Society will convene in Detroit on July 9 1907. Sessions are set for the Y M C A auditorium and the Detroit Museum of Art Auditorium with about 20 papers including a study on Infectious Diseases by Dr J J Becknell. Parke Davis Co of Detroit will entertain members and their guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State’ Medical Society
Detroit
Young Men’s Christian Association
Detroit Museum of Art
J. J. Becknell
Association
Parke, Davis & Co
Maintenance of Way Union Forms Branch in Wabash
A new maintenance of way union branch will be organized in Wabash among Big Four employees next Sunday. In Elkhart a local group elected Wm Flen nar as president and James Burns as vice president with other officers chosen from division stations. the Elkhart chapter covers Benton Harbor to Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maintainance of Way Union
Wabash
Elkhart
Wm. Flennar
James Burns
Niles
Benton Harbor
Warsaw
Lightning Kills Five Cattle After Shelter Stroked
Elmer Study of west of Claypool found five steers dead in a pasture when lightning struck a small tree under which the cattle had sought shelter. The bolt delivered the fatal shock to the livestock as they gathered beneath the tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Notable Local Recoveries Mentioned
Sick List notes Gertrude, one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest of Waterford, is improving. Rev J S Hartzler, recently operated on at a local hospital, is much better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
Ernest
Waterford
J.S. Hartzler
Dynamite Blast Damages Warsaw Area Kitchen
Mrs. Daniel Wrigley and her daughter near Warsaw escaped serious harm when their kitchen stove exploded due to dynamite, shredding the stove area and wrecking nearby furniture in the home seven miles southeast of Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Wrigley
Warsaw
Lake Michigan sea lion Big Ben sighting near Traverse City
A report notes a sea lion named Big Ben has appeared again in Lake Michigan near Traverse City. Separate item lists cut flowers with prices: roses 60 cents a dozen and carnations 25 cents per bunch from Goshen Floral Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Ben
Lake, Michigan
Traverse’ City
Floral, Co
May Move Transfer Yards Lake Shore Eyes Elkhart
A rumor says Lake Shore will shift transfer yards from Chicago to Elkhart with about 40 men currently sorting freight there. Officials have not confirmed the plan, but 75 acres near the hump may host new shops. Concrete work could start by fall and 1000 to 14500 workers may be employed if plans proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Lake Shore Company
Chicago
Lake Shore
Pretty weddings and parties dot the society pages
The evening featured Ina Whitehead and Charles McQuate wedding at the Whitehead home with Rev. Magor officiating beneath myrtle and roses. The couple, now at 210 North Second, received many gifts as Ina worked at Judson Peasley Co. and Charles managed Hawks Hardware Co. Nearby, friends attended picnics and social gatherings while plans unfolded for Mildred Hoover’s Denver summer and Addie Swartzbaugh’s Denver vacation. A June 19 Nappanee wedding united Nora Stahly and Edward S. Lape, with Melvin Hunsberger and Victoria Albert among the guests, and Henry Darnell announced his recent marriage to Rennia Austin in Johnston County, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Whitehead
South Sixth Street
Ina Whitehead
Charles McQuate
Eli McQuate
Jefferson Township
M. J. Magor
M. E. Church
North Second Street
Peter Stahly
Nappanee
Nora Stahly
Edward S. Lape
Henry Lape
Siete
Will Filed for Probate of Dora Fisher
The will of Dora Fisher wife of Jacob Fisher has been filed for probate in the superior court. It bequeaths one third of all property to her husband and provides the residue be divided equally among her six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Fisher
Jacob Fisher
Hanly Names Commission For Mission Site Work
Gov. Hanly appointed a commission to locate and rebuild the Menominee Indian Mission in Marshall County and to erect a suitable monument. The commission is composed of A. F. Fleet Culver C. T. Mattingly Plymouth and J. S. Kummel of Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Menominee Indian
Marshall County
A. F. Fleet
Culver
Plymouth
J. S. Kummel
Peru
Escaped Electrocution At Lagrange Drug Store
Fred J. Brown of Lagrange narrowly escaped death when an electric light wire touched a pipe connected to the gasoline light plant at his drug store causing a near fatal shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. J. Brown
Lagrange
Child Hurt in Fall In Elkhart
Lois Delight aged three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Doutt of Elkhart, is listed in serious condition after a fall. The incident details are incomplete in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Delight
Samuel Doutt
Elkhart
Elkhart Farm Death and Liquor Crackdown Reported
Moses Bass, 50, black, dies at Lewis Bishop farm near Elkhart after a stroke. Survivors include three daughters and two sons. Police raid a bagnios, find concealed revolver, fine occupants. Remonstrances filed to block Third ward saloonists with July session to decide against Clyde Weaver and others. A B Darling represents liquor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Bass
Lewis Bishop
Elkhart
Bass
Third Ward Elkhart
Clyde Weaver
Third Ward
A. B. Darling
Selby Clever in Love Scheme Across States
Elkhart Truth recounts John Leroy Selby as a smooth con artist who duped Letta Lamberson of Elkhart into a phony engagement. A Waterloo acquaintance saw him alive after a rumored death bid farewell to a young widow. Mrs Lamberson remains convinced of Selby’s character despite press criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
John Leroy Selby
Letta Claire Lamberson
Selby
Waterloo
Ind
Goshen Band Open Air Concert Program
Rogers' Goshen band performs an 7:30 pm open air concert featuring Maupin Medley Overture Harris Intermezzo Naila Tobani Piccblo Solo L Oriseau du Bois Davis Flower of Italy De Stefano Medley Overture Morse and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Goshen
Auditorium
Maupin
Harris
Naila
Tobani Piccblo
Mr. Davis
Italy
de Stefano
Morse
New Officers Named for Calanthe Lodge No 41
The list of new officers of Calanthe Lodge No 41 Knights of Pythias includes P C Alonzo M Farrell C Melvin M Rager V C William Ackerman Prelate Edgar O Lehman M of W John Snobarger M at A Dr J W Stage I G Lloyd Burris O G Frederick Nymeyer led by the designation of the year and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calanthe Lodge
K. of
Alonzo
M. Farrell
Melvin M. Rager
V. C
William Ackerman
Edgar O. Lehman
John Snobarger
J. W. Stage
I. G—Lloyd Burris
Frederick Nymeyer
Arraignment in Elkhart Moral Crusade Case
W S Hazelton and Frank A Sage officers of different banks faced arraignment in Elkhart for renting jointly owned property for immoral purposes. Both pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars. An agent of Jacob Zook, a respected resident, was cited to appear and answer a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
W. S. Hazelton
Frank A. Sage
Jacob Zook
Mayor Fogarty Seeks Court Ruling on Division Street Track
In South Bend Mayor Fogarty says a suit will be filed after the supreme court rules on a pending action to block the Grand Trunk Western railway from occupying Division street and from double tracking the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Western Railway Company
Division Street
South Bend
Fogarty
Supreme Court
Contractor Donates Fountain to Howard Park in South Bend
Calvert H. Defrees, a well known contractor, donated a fine drinking fountain to Howard Park in South Bend. The fountain will be made of the same material as the Studebaker memorial fountain and built by J. L. Mott Iron Works of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert H. Defrees
Howard Park
South Bend
Studebaker Memorial
J. L. Mott Iron Works
New York City
Rogers Goshen Band to Perform at Benton Harbor Fourth
The Rogers Goshen band is slated to perform at Benton Harbor Michigan's July Fourth celebration as the Palladium prints a large cut of the group for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Rogers’ Goshen
Mich
the Palladium
Correll Buys Back Fruit Store on Fifth Street
James Correll repurchases the fruit market at the corner of Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue after previously selling it to Joseph Sorter. The transaction marks a return of ownership to Correll amid local business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Correll
Fifth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Joseph’ Sorter
Syracuse Couple Wedded by Justice Hiler of Warsaw
Clyde B Senstbaugh and Tracey E Mick, both of Syracuse, were married with Justice Hiler of Warsaw officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Justice Hiler
Warsaw
Clyde
Senstbaugh
Tracey
Mick
Lost 1907 pin begs return to Harry
A class pin from 1907 with the inscription Wind er please return to Harry is offered for its return and a reward is promised. The note requests help from the finder to reunite the pin with its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hh. S
Harry
John Ganzel Injured in Street Car Accident
John Ganzel former head of the Grand Rapids Central league team and now with the Cincinnati Reds has a broken small bone in a plaster cast after an accident while getting off a street car occurring weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ganzel
Grand Rapids
Cincinnati Reds
Ganzel
Subsidy Sold by Kendallville Backers
The FT and C I Co reportedly sold a $20,000 subsidy voted by Wayne township to four Kendallville capitalists for $12,000. The deal ties the traction company to build a power house and car barns in Kendallville and hire about fifty workers. Among the four buyers are banker Jacobs and real estate agent Franks, who expect about $8,000 profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Wayne Township
Noble County
Traction Company
Jacobs
Franks
Seventh annual Letherman reunion held at Harv y Letherman home
The seventh annual Letherman reunion gathered at Harvey Letherman’s home. Officers elected include Pres Henry Letherman, Vice Pres F W Brown, Sec Iva Letherman, Asst Sec Mrs Loren Truax, Treas Joe Fisher, with committee members Mrs N S Yoder, Mrs Frank Brown, and Nina Beicher. The next reunion is planned at B Letherman’s Napanee residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letherman
Harvey Letherman
Henry Letherman
F. W. Brown
Iva Letherman
Sec
Loren Truax
Treas
Joe Fisher
Yoder
Frank Brown
Nina Beicher
B. ¥. Letherman
Nappanee
Goshen Woman Prefers Chicago for Stepping Higher
An Indianapolis Star editorial argues a Goshen, Indiana woman leaves her town to move to Chicago claiming people there step higher. The piece says she unfairly belittles Goshen and Indiana, noting residents step like others and the higher step can be seen closer to home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idianapolis Star
Chicago
Singer Missing Threatened Death by Drowning
William Deason a nearly blind 30 year old singer at the Theatorium in Hikhart left his boarding house and has not been seen since. His mother lives in South Bend and reported he was not there. Police suspect he may be taking a periodical and not in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
William Deason
Theatorium
Hikhart
Deason
South Bend
E. B. Cooper
Huntington
G. W. Beach
Manchester
Hal N. McCann
Dlkhart
Ed Borneman
Elkhart
Maude Lambert
A. S. Zook
Cleveland
Rogan Noble
The
Hascall
Princeton
L. B. Fletcher
Mountpelier
Tom Fletcher
Donald
Decatur
Warren H. Pease
Chicago
Henry W. Pease
Arthur Himebaugh
Ed Brookmeyer
M. Kinnison
Ligonier
J. Elmer Newell
Granville Knox
Wawasee
W. M. Fleck
Hittlechild
A. L. Thompson
Portland
Ore
Frank Waldron
William Berkey
Rushville
Plainfield
Indianapolis
George Weatherwax
Thomas
Leesburg
C. C. Beane
Etta Kiblinger
Fort Wayne
Ida Reichelderfer
Francis Vernon
N. B. Mathes
John Walmer
Middlebury
Walmer Farm
Chas. Greene
Hazel
Seattle
Wash
C. C. Pratt
Lagrange
Dr. Fischer
Hattie
Miss Fischer
Lincoln
Neb
J. Wilbur Chapman
J. Wilbur Chapman, Jr
Hamilton Chapman
E. G. Chapman
Bertha I
Agnes S. Chapman
D. S. Toy
Frank Granstaff
H. Wi. Stough
P. BE. Zartman
Winona Lake
Albany
N. Y
Suspect Elopement Sparks Police Inquiry in Elkhart
Lee Weaver reports his step-daughter Mable L Hayes and son-in-law Frank VanLue vanished together. He believes VanLue persuaded the girl to elope, prompting police involvement and an investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Weaver
Elkhart
Mable’ L. Hayes
Frank VanLue
van Lue
Orangutan Breaks Cage Door at Gus Lambrigger Zoo
A large orangutan escaped its cage breaking the glass door and spooked a crowd. Described as more human than the chimpanzee, it is one of three such specimens in America with two housed in the Bronx Zoo in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Lambrigger
America
Bronx Zoo
New York
Dam Project Eyed on St Joseph River Frontier
Dam plans for a water supply on the St Joseph River between Bristol and Keller farm are studied by H W Kantz of Bristol Power Co. daily measurements are taken and a large dam is hoped to be built soon, with Misses Franc and Mayme Bilis noted in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.w.kantz
Bristol Power Company
St. Joseph River
Lous
Bristol
the. Keller
Local News Briefs from Various Indiana Towns
Trading stamp business leaves Angola as changes sweep the region. Albion couples Fred Phillips and Miss Josephine Miller wed. Liggett flouring mill at Columbia City bought by J Miller and Allen Dohner. A wartime era column notes rail work near Angola and Wabash river pearl hunting, plus several accidents and civic updates across Logansport, Portland, Peru and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angola
Larwill
J. W. Adair
Columbia City
Fred Phillips
Josephine Miller
Albion
J. ©. Miller
Allen Dohner
Liggett
J.S. Martin
Plymouth
James Baker
Logansport
Sausen
James Connor
Lafayette
Wabash River
Newell Philo
St. Joseph
Auburn
Waterloo
James Kaylor
Elias M. Stump
South Whitley
Sheridan Gable
Wyncoop
Morris Wagner
Samuel Simon
More
Sam Cook
Wabash
Richmond
North Grove
Peru
Watson
Curryville
Decatur Magley
Bluffton
William Fox
Portland
William
Gift
Andrews
Blackford County
Hartford City
Jules Markier
S. L. Hackett
Roanoke
Raccoon Village
Allen County
Jack Middleton
Marion
Middleton
Center Township
Gentry Dog and Pony Show Rescheduled in Goshen
Advertising car No.1 arrived five days late. C. W. Finney, advance agent, arranged a new local date. The exhibition is set for Friday in Goshen, replacing the original Monday July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Store opens every evening for fire works
A damaged OCR note states Judson Peasley Co announces evening hours for fireworks sales, using garbled text but indicating the store is open nightly to accommodate customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson
Peasley Co
Col J B McDonald Nearing Death in Columbia City
Col J B McDonald is dying in Columbia City. He is the father of J E McDonald of the Ligonier Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. McDonald
Col
J.B. McDonald
Columbia City
J. E. McDonald
The
Ligonier Banner
St James Church Choir Rehearsal Omitted This Evening
St James Church notes that the choir rehearsal at the usual hour is canceled and Father Roland will preside over the service shifted accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Church
Father Roland
Local Sales and Visits Highlight Weekend Notices
Fried spring chicken and seasonal relishes offered Sunday from noon to 7 pm. Hart, Schaffner & Marx clothes promise a smart look. Louie Simon & Co. offers a 20 percent discount Saturday only. Mrs BEA Vannuys visits her Franklin Indiana home. R A Hartzier of Bristol visits his brother Rev J S Hartzier. Special extra high grade one pound chocolates every Saturday for 29 cents. Mc Dowell and Boylan advertise dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Louie’ Simon & Co
McDowell, & Boylan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Circuit Court
E. Clough
Nymeyer
Albert Herman Schmidt
Strafford Maxon
Elkhart National Bank
Maggie I. Williams
Elias Williams
John Greuter
D., C. Thomas
Elkhart Construction Co
Charles MecQuate
Elkhart County
Ina J. Whitehead
Rolly Bailey
Goldie Eaton
Mabel Geddes
New Paris
Fremont Fribley
Duck Stories
Milford Mail
Atchison Globe
George
Charley Keene
Sugar Lake
George Keene
Steve Parsons
Mail
Thomas Clayton
Society News
Marie Davis May Garvin
Lena Petitte
Brookston
Mnd
Guy Dausman
Roy Messick
Louis Scott
Mildred Hoover
Fay Lichtenwalter
Hoover
Denver
Lois Immell
Ake
Newell Bros
Addie Swartzbaugh
Lee Warren
Melvin W. Hunsberger
John Hunsberger
M. Victoria Albert
Chas. Albert
Henry Darnell
Rennia
Austin
Johnston County
Tex
J. C
Darnell
City
Ting
Silvers
Baseball Notes
Mayme Bilis
James Garvey
Gary
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