Goshen District M E Conference Session Nears Close
The Goshen district Methodist Episcopal conference gathers in Nappanee with ministers arriving and full attendance expected. The report notes deaths of Hugh Glass at Fort Walla Walla and Phoebe Hartman a 22 year old daughter of Hartman Bros. Also mentions Ruth Hoffman improving after severe burns and Mrs. Gordon Murray's recovery from a hospital stay following a grafting procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen District
Hugh Glass
Nappanee
Fort Walla Walla, Wash
Mr. Glass
Fort Walla Walla
William
Floyd
Phoebe Hartman
Valentine Hartman
Hartman Bros
Hoffman
Ruth Hoffman
Murray
Gordon Murray
St. Joseph Hospital
South Bend
Birthday surprises and oyster supper mark society notes
Mr and Mrs Elwood Steinmetz of New Paris were surprised by friends in memory of Mrs Steinmetz birthday. An old fashioned taffy pulling followed. The F L C Club hosted an oyster supper at Miss Julia Bakers home for her birthday anniversary with music and games after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. C. Club
Julia Baker
Ethel Hines Ill. Dogs Run Wild. Ditch Sold
The eleventh telephone girl vacates her board after Miss Ethel Hines falls ill with grip. Citizens complain of unmuzzled vicious dogs in town following yesterday's notice in the Democrat. County Surveyor Keith sells the Nell Bobeck ditch spanning Kosciusko Noble and Elkhart counties to L T Miller of Fairmount for 2058 dollars. ditch length 9 600 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hines
Home Exchange
Exchange
Democrat
North Main Street
Keith
Nell Bobeck
Kosciusko
Noble
Elkhart
L. T. Miller
Fairmount
E B Martindale Dies at 82 in Plymouth
Elijah B. Martindale aged 82 died in Plymouth. He was a state legislator elected in 1869 and owned the Indianapolis Journal from 1875 to 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Martindale
Elijah B. Martindale
Plymouth
Indianapolis Journal
Large Middlebury land sale reported in Bontrager transfer
Charles Hoover sold 200 acres of Middlebury township land to Reuben L. Bontrager for 18500 dollars in a recent transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoover
Middlebury Township
Reuben L. Bontrager
Property trade links Goshen and North Fifth Street site swap
George P. Rowell and Thomas J. Walker completed a swap exchanging a Wilson avenue residence for a North Fifth street property. The listing notes handling pumps and Adrian fence by Charles Evans of New Paris. Call for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
George P. Rowell
Thomas J. Walker
Wilson Avenue
North Fifth Street
Charles Evans
New Paris
Adrian
Why Metered Water Rates Jump in Goshen
City council raised the minimum metered water rate from $5 to $7.50 per year effective Jan 1 1911 drawing inquiries. The water works and light committee reported the plant in good condition under current revenue, prompting questions why a 50 percent increase is needed. In Elkhart private supply charges $10 for 80 000 gallons and 12 cents per extra 1 000 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Water Works and Light Committee
Elkhart
Woodmen of the World to Initiate Another Big Class
Perry Hulwick returns from Fort Wayne where he organized a 50 member Woodmen of the World class. He will divide time between Goshen and Fort Wayne to form a Dayton Ohio class on May fifteenth, hoping to surpass Indianapolis initiation from a year ago and to bring over 200 members from Goshen and South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Hulwick
Fort Wayne
Hulwick
Goshen
Dayton
Indianapolis
South Bend
Maxwell and Leader Dead In Millersburg and Elkhart
Andrew Maxwell died at his Millersburg home at 79 after infirmities of old age. He lived near Leesburg and Lafayette before settling south of Millersburg, with burial at Brown cemetery after funeral at the Christian church. Charles E Leader, 42, longtime Lake Shore employee and Elkhart engineer, died suddenly at his home amid chills and heart trouble. survived by wife, father, three sisters and a brother Frank Leader of the Elkhart fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Andrew Maxwell
Millersburg
Otton
Leesburg
Lafayette
Fifth ‘Indiana Cavalry
Richart
Solomons’ Creek
Christian Church
Brown Cemetery
Charles E. Leader
Lake Shore Company
Elkhart
Frank Leader
Verdict Blames Railroad Over Speed in Buck Death
Coroner Dr George Osborn of La Porte delivers a sharp rebuke to the Lake Shore railroad in the Buck case. The verdict states the railroad ignored the six mile per hour speed limit for trains through Laporte precinct No 15, and Robert Buck was struck and killed while the line ran faster than allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
George Osborn
Laporte
Robert Buck
Elkhart Woman Nears Death in Barn Electrocution
Mrs B D Bower of Elkhart narrowly escaped death by electrocution and suffered burns after touching an electric light bulb in a rear barn. The incident is attributed to a burning transformer failure in the electrical system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Bower
Elkhart
Randolph Must Pay Paving Assessment After Appraisers
Judge Vanfleet voids the court appraisement for Dr. Frank Randolphs street paving in front of Elkhart property. Two of three appraisers cut the assessment by one third, but the total matter is dismissed and Randolph must pay about 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Vanfleet
Superior Court
Frank Randolph
Elkhart
Dr. Randolph
Flood Damage Impacts Syracuse Light and Power Plant
Floods have caused damage in the area with the Elkhart River out of its banks and Rock Run Creek high. The Syracuse Light and Power company plant at Benton has sustained some damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart River
Rock /Run Creek
Syracuse Light and Power Company
Benton
Postal Changes At Grand Rapids Exchange Duties
Postal employees Alpha and Mosley assumed duties this morning, with Mosley taking over as Letter Carrier Simpson and Simpson taking Mosley’s former duties at the Grand Rapids post office in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha &. Mosley
Simpson
Grand Rapids, Mich
Miss Mina Davis Guests In Goshen Melodrama
Miss Mina Davis who starred in The Golden Girl last season with Richard Carl was a guest of Goshen friends to see Measure for Measure a thrilling melodrama at the Irwin tonight. Admission five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Davis
Doro ‘Thy Hale
Richard Carl
Irwin
Will and Divorces Highlight Millersburg Notices
The will of Sarah J. Aker probated in Millersburg bequeaths her estate to granddaughter Eva C. Aker with two Millersburg lots for care and names Eva as executrix. late spouses listed include Jacob Fisel and Alonzo Fisel. Divorce actions include Vera Abel from George W. Abel with child custody and support. Lydia Dunn from Ervin J. Dunn. Bertha Pettit from Wm H Pettit. and Chester Ferguson from Annas Ferguson. Marriage licenses issued to Clinton Clyde and Irene Moyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Aker
Millersburg
Wilma Leacocks
Anthony Deahl
Amanda Long
Eva C. Akel
Superior Court
Vera H. Abel
George W. Abel
Dakota
P. P. Abel
Abels
J. Dunn
Lydia M
Chester H. Ferguson
Annas Ferguson
Hon John H Baker Celebrates 78th Birthday
Hon John H Baker yesterday celebrated his 78th birthday anniversary and is reported in good health. Retired from the district judgeship in 1902, he led a prominent career on the bench and at the bar of this state for over fifty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Baker
Births Bring Joy to Families Across River Avenue and Elkhart
A son born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kiste of River Avenue. A son born Sunday to Deputy Prosecutor and Mrs. E A Skinner of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kiste
River Avenue
E. A. Skinner
Elkhart
Couple from Chicago wed in a Saturday ceremony
Joseph Beyerle of Chicago, son of Court Stenographer L. H. Beyerle and Mary Mick of Goshen, daughter of J. O. Mick, were married in Chicago last Saturday.
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Chicago
Joseph Beyerle
L. H. Beyerle
Mary Mick
Goshen
J. O. Mick
Advisory Committee Named by District Chairman
Chairman Peter J. Kruger named Daniel M. Bechtel of Goshen and Julius Rowley of Rochester to his advisory committee for the district in a formal notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Kruger
Daniel M. Bechtel
Goshen
Julius Rowley
Rochester
Minister Declines Berwick Baptist Call
Rev. S. L. Roberts of the Baptist church has decided not to accept the recent call extended to him by the Berwick, Illinois church.
Married at Parsonage Unites VanAlestine Kelloge Pair
Rev. L. Roberts at the Baptist parsonage yesterday united George Henry VanAlestine and Mary Elizabeth Kelloge in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Roberts
George Henry VanAlestine
Mary Elizabeth Kelloge
Doing Good Business in Vatican-Peru Line Praise
The Warsaw Times asserts the Vatican-Peru line is doing a good business and notes acceptance of remedies for female health complaints. The item highlights corporate effectiveness and consumer response without sensational detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Times
Watican
Peru
Kissinger Pension Bill Sparks House Row
Congress faces an uproar as Barnhart clashes with the House over the Kissinger special pension bill for a South Bend veteran. Senator Shively backs a higher allowance, while Cannon rules limit testimony and threaten rework.
New York Recipient Questioned by Champ Clark in Talk
Champ Clark questions the New York figure in a lively exchange that raises little beyond social banter. The brief dialogue spotlights a cordial confrontation amid broader event coverage.
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Champ Clark
New York
PLAN DISTRICT MEETINGS FOR Goshen and South Bend by Lady Maccabees
Twenty Indiana L O T M commanders and record keepers met in South Bend to plan two district sessions this year. Goshen will adopt measures for advancement. South Bend will showcase new ritual work led by Mrs. Lillian Hollister of Port Huron Michigan. Attending members include Mrs. Grace Meredith of Wabash and Mrs. Minnie Olds of Eikhart.
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Lady Maccabees
Goshen
South Bend
Indiana
Lillian Hollister
Port Huron
Mich
Grace Meredith
Wabash
Minnie Olds
Eikhart
Local Institutes Held at Etna and Larwill
Field examiners finished inspecting county and city books at Warsaw. Decatur library holds 4156 volumes and 1780 borrowers. Genevan farmers back beet sugar factory plan south of Geneva. Democrats in Blackford and Wells clash over judicial nomination. Auburn high school trounced by Columbia City again last Saturday.
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Etna
Larwill
Warsaw
Decatur
Geneva
Blackford
Wells
Western Union to Launch Special Night Letter Service
The Western Union Telegraph Company announces a new night message service starting around March 14. It will charge for 50 words or less at the day rate for ten words and 0.2 of the day rate for each additional ten words, aimed at business use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Walter Brown to be released from Fort Leavenworth
Walter Brown, convicted with J L Brodrick and W L Collins for wrecking the Indiana National Bank of Elkhart, is to be released tomorrow after six years in federal prison. He served as a bookkeeper in the prison construction department and has been described as an exemplary prisoner.
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Walter Brown
J. L. Brodrick
W. L. Collins
Indiana National Bank of Elkhart
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Illness Notes From Dunlaps Area Update
William Miller near Dunlaps continues ill. Mrs. Henry D. Overlease near Dunlaps shows improvement after illness. A second operation was done on Mrs. Haines Egbert for hemorrhoids. Elmer F. Rice and daughter Mrs. O L Ihrig are both down with the grip.
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William Miller
Dunlaps
Henry D. Overlease
Haines Egbert
Elmer F. Rice
O. L. Ihrig
Mishawaka Foreman Arrested for Forgery
Charles Clayton 40, night foreman at the Rubber Regenerating plant in Mishawaka, was arrested on forgery charges after allegedly passing forged checks. His capture followed by jeweler F. A. Vogt who identified and helped apprehend him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Charles Clayton
Rubber Regenerating Company
F. A. Vogt
South Bend Stabbing Affray Over Money Ends in Injury
A quarrel over money at the Studebaker plant in South Bend left foreman Michael Grodavo stabbed in the neck and arm. The attacker, a 25 year old known as Red Polo, also from Birdzell factory, is held on a $2,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Michael Grodavovic
Studebaker
Red” Poloviga
Birdzell
Grocer W W Poyser Buys Olive Wilkes Mare
W W Poyser the grocer purchases Olive Wilkes a five year old standard bred mare. He plans to drive a good horse and spend spare moments in the open air, so he likely won’t share another’s dust on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Poyser
Olive Wilkes
Sixth annual St Joseph Valley Chautauqua slated for Elkhart
The sixth annual St Joseph Valley Chautauqua will be held in Elkhart from July 29 to August 8. Dr C M Eisenbeisa and Wilson Roose have been re elected president and secretary of the organization respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Valley
Personal notices of residents traveling and visiting
Mellery went to Chicago this morning. D. 8. Young was here today from Nappanee. Hon. C. B. Harris is now at Los Angeles. Mrs. F. L. Stokes was here from Warsaw. Miss Anna Jones from Lake Wawasee. Louie and Nathan Salinger went to South Bend. Robert Wooster returned from South Bend. Miss Irene Smeltzer of Wakarusa visited Mrs. Nic Cripe. Mrs. Beardsley of Bronson, Mich. visited Mrs. F. 8. Smalley. Mrs. Mary Yates left for Georgia to stay with her daughter Mrs. Percival G. Turner. Mrs. B. F. Boyer attended Orlando Bandeler’s funeral and returned to Kendallville. Miss Joyce Kinney at Clark hospital in Elkhart has returned home improved. Mrs. 8. A. Edmonds went to Chicago for dental treatment. Sherman Kelly, formerly of Goshen, is visiting his brothers. Michael Rice of Wawaka and Robt. Rice of White House, O. visit the Elmer Rice family. Mrs. W. A. Hunsberger left for Chicago. F. F. Shrock and son Warren left for Los Angeles on a prospecting trip. L. J. Stiver left for Texas with land buyers. Mrs. Cassie Donges returned to Myerstown, Pa. Mrs. J. L. Montgomery returned to Topeka, Kan., from a month’s visit, accompanied to Chicago by her mother.
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F. L. Stokes
Warsaw
Anna Jones
Lake Wawacee
Louie
Nathan Salinger
South Bend
Robert Wooster
Irene Smeltzer
Wakarusa
Nic Cripe
Beardsley
Bronson
Mich
B. F. Boyer
Orlando Bandeler
Kendallville
Joyce Kinney
Clark Hospital
Elkhart
A. Edmonds
Chicago
Sherman Kelly
Goshen
Charles
Lewis Kelly
Michael Rice
Wawaka
Robt. Rice
White House
Elmer Rice
North Main Street
W. A. Hunsberger
Dickson
Cal
C. A. Estes
F. F. Shrock
Warren
Los Angeles
West
L. J. Stiver
Ligonier
Texas
Edward Rimpler
B. J. Smith
Mast
Cassie Donges
Co. K. Staudt
Myerstown
South Bend Presses for John R. Kissinger Case
Representative Loudenslager of New Jersey, chair of the Spanish-American war claims committee, has faced a flood of letters and petitions from South Bend and nearby after refusing to advance Kissinger’s case. The city sees Kissinger as a medical hero and martyr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Loudenslager
New Jersey
John R. Kissinger
Neighbors Surprise 69th Birthday For Benj Swinehart
Benj Swinehart of Dunlaps near Dun laps was toasted by 31 neighbors and friends on his 69th birthday. Mr and Mrs Swinehart, married 46 years, have lived at their present home since their wedding day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Swinehart
Dunlaps
Mrs. Swinehart
Death of Former Goshen Boy Walter Henryager
Walter A W Henryager son of Mrs M L Henryager formerly of Goshen and Elkhart died at his home in Lillian Alabama last Tuesday of heart disease, death instantaneous. He was born in Goshen May 6 1887. He had just provided a home for his mother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Walter A. W. Henryager
M. L. Henryager
Goshen and
Elkhart
Lillian
Ala
Elkhart Forecasts 50,000 Population in Five Years
Edward White, addressing the Industrial Association of Elkhart, in The World or Today predicts Elkhart will reach a 50,000 population within five years, outlining growth prospects and planned development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward White
Industrial Association of Elkhart
Worlhsor
Elkhart
Entire Beverstine Family Stricken by Grip Plague
The Beverstine family at the corner of Pike and Main streets, including Mr. Beverstine his two children and wife, along with the wife’s mother Mrs Danielslery, are all down with the grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Beveratine
Pike and
Main Streets
Mr. Beverstine
Danielllery
Doctor Young Joins Warsaw Pension Exam Board
On Senator Beveridge's recommendation Dr. F J Young is appointed a member of the pension examining board at Warsaw. He replaces Dr C W Burkett who has resigned from the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Young
Senator Beveridge
F. J. Young
Pension Examining Board
Warsaw
C. W. Burkett
Gorsard Corset Factory to Close Indefinitely at Elk Hart
The Gorsard corset factory in Elk Hart will close for an indefinite period, leaving about 130 women out of work. A house and jet are listed for sale in the notice, with reference to Chas Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Chas,Gardner, Tf
Elk Hart Man Commissioned State Militia Major
Major G. C. Groil of Elk Hart has been commissioned by Major General McKee of the Indiana National Guard as a major in the state militia. He will serve in the second battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
G. C. Groil
Elkhart
Township Avsescora Patrol Begins Two Month Rounds
The avsescora force in Elkhart County started its rounds today and will be busy for the next two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asaceeora
Avsescora
Elkhart County
Freight house relocation discussions in Goshen unfold
Unclear plans for moving the freight depot remain under review by city officials amid rumors of broader company changes. With Lake Shore improvements in nearby Elkhart, LaPorte, and Kendallville, observers expect Goshen to secure a decision to avoid disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarance Jai Sowie
Hemi
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Laporte Aml
Kendallville
Runaway Girl Believed With Stage Company
Chicago police seek 15 year old Bertha Goldstein and 17 year old Rowe Woll in relation to a runaway case. They were last seen with the Gentlemen of Dreams company headed toward the stage scene, with Bertha formerly living in Elkhart and spotted there recently with Mize Gokistein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elkhart
Rowe Woll
Snl
Bertha Goldstein
Olt
Gentun of Dreams
Miss Wolt
Mize Gokistein
Taxpayer Corrects Street Improvement Misconceptions
A local citizen writes to NewsTimes correcting a Friday article about street improvement law. He argues the new statute fairly avoids property assessments at intersections, supports foundations suited to the wearing surface, and notes remonstrance rules require council and mayor approval. The letter expresses support for public improvements and civic progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maat
Aleas
News- Times
Educators Meet in Indianapolis toImprove Public School Education
About 1 500 leading educators from across the country gather in Indianapolis to map methods for developing the individual child in public schools. They emphasize considering temperament and makeup in education, a topic strongly discussed by national leaders. Miss Lillian F E Michael, superintendent of Goshen schools, attends the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lillian FE
Michael
Goshen
Rose Stahl Arrives in Town After Jefferson Performance
Rose Stahl arrived in town at noon from Elkhart and after tonight’s Jefferson performance went to South Bend. Goshen residents eager for a clever star who has toured New York London and Chicago should not miss Miss Stahl tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Stahl
Noom
Elkhart
Jefferson
South Bend
Goshen
New York
Londom
Chicago
Miss Stahl
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M. E
Hugh Grass
Washington
Society News
Woodmen OF the World
Mortuary Record
Circuit Court
Demostenis G. Triantafillopoulos
Department of Commerce and Labor
Fleming
Clinton Clyde
Irene Moyer
Babcock
Dairy Supply Co
Barnhart
Kissinger
Washington, D. C
Agricultural Department
Beveridge
Congress
Lew Wallace
House
Wallace
Cuba
Senate
Shively
Senate Pensions Committee
Macon
Arkansas
Mann
Illinois
Hobson
Navy
Victor Murdock
Joe
Payne
Auburn High School
Columbia City High School
Mellery
Young
C. B. Harris
J. L. Montgomery
A. G. Storer
Topeka
Garden of Dreams Company
Joseph P. Merillat
Keil & Keil
Wee
Fort Wagas Drug Co
Buildiny
Mise
Caroline J. Bayder
Hart
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