Overhead Crossing Debate for Milford Junction Rail Lines
Survey teams from Winona and Wabash report progress on crossing arrangements with BL and O and Northern Indiana lines. Efforts focus on Milford Junction to Goshen routes with at grade crossings and potential future freight improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Wabash Company
Milford
Jandom
New Pari
BL & O
Winona
Taniders
Im Goshen
Murray
Dast
Warsaw
Soc
Thekey
Harry
Dickey
Goshen
Elks Dance At Lodge Ends New Gate Ceremonies
About 25 persons attended the Elks dance and reception with imperial orchestra playing and a lunch served. Many out of town representatives joined the event as a public reception drew a constant stream of visitors in the afternoon. Visitors toured the lodge rooms and a class was held in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quey
Elks
New Gate
Impernacl
Pepe
Miss Yesie Gillette and William Marcin Wed in Warsaw
The couple, Miss Yesie Gillette daughter of William Ro Gillette formerly of Gosp en and now Holton House landlord in Syracuse Indiana, wed in Warsaw last evening at 6 oclock. They arrived at midnight and departed for Port Clinton and other eastern destinations before heading to Louisville Kentucky where Mr Marvin is involved in a whiskey distillery business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yesie Gillette
Wiltiam Ro Gillette
Gospen
Holton House
Syracuse
Ind
William Marcin
Mobile
Ala
Warsaw
Port Clinton
Louisville
Marvin
Goshen Encampment Plans Trip to South Bend Meeting
The Goshenen Compirem OQ FP leaders expect eighty members to attend a special meeting in South Bend tomorrow evening. A car is chartered and all encampment members may go free. The vehicle departs just after the 7 34 interurban car with sixteen Goshen candidates to be initiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshenen
South Bend
Goshen
Local Man Gideon B D Chapp to Wed Miss Sarah I Mullet
Gideon BD Chapp formerly of Elkhart County arrives from Glendive Montana for a week hence to marry Miss Sarah I Mullet of Nappanee in a ceremony set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon BD. Chapp
Elkhart
Glendive
Mont
Sarah I. Mullet
Nappanee
Gerron D Chapp
Montel
Sarah OL Meller
Justice Whisler
Bill Christner
Waterford Mills
Cobburn
Death announced of Mrs Anna Harth of Winona Minn
Mrs W A Whippy in Minnesota received a telegram this morning informing her of the death of her sister in law Mrs Anna Harth of Winona Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Whippy
Anna Harth
Winona, Minn
Alshouse Family Relocates to Crescent Street
Henry E. Alshouse and his family move from the sold Middlebury township farm to a new home at 175 Crescent Street, settling into city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Alshouse
Middlebury Township
Crescent Street
Jeffersons Shine in Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo Praise
The Jeffersons delivered a standout performance last night drawing high praise from Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo papers. Local coverage lauded their execution, teamwork, and competitive spirit across both cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Kalamazoo
Mrs Gripe to sue over electrocution damages in city case
Legal reps for Mrs Daniel Gripe the city electrician killed at the water station last summer authorized suit if the city declines a settlement They offered 500 with comparison to the Orville Al ford case which cost the city 7000 in debt A similar claim by Mrs S Dill widow of the station superintendent was denied the damages clause continues to loom over council decisions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Gripe
FE. E. Mummert
Gripe
S. Dill
City Seeks Three Appraisers for Goshen Gas Plant Land
City Attorney Traver filed to have the circuit court name three appraisers to fix land value for Goshen Gas Co enlarging its plant. If appraisers set value at $100, the deal will close. Land cannot be sold for less than the appraisement under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traver
Common Council
Goshen Gas Company
Cas
Strike at Glove Factory Ends Without Walkout
Report describes a Tuesday dispute at a glove factory where workers threatened to strike after demand to dismiss a foreman. The foreman was dismissed, workers insisted on the firing, and about two dozen walked out. By yesterday, deliveries resumed as workers and owners remained firm in their positions.
Charpie Estate Opened In Goshen Will Executors Named
The estate of the late William J. Charpie a New Paris grain dealer who died weeks ago was opened today. Laura Charpie widow filed bond of 22004 as executrix and the land was signed to Isaac N Charpie brother of the deceased and Levi Lofunson of Goshen. Mr Charpie left a large estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Charpie
Paris
Goshen
Laura Charpie
Isaac N. Charpie
Levi Lo Fonunson
Charpie
Dairyman Claims Barn Fire Arson Suspects Named
Stiles of Mishawaka area alleges arson after his barn burned with a loss of five dollars and less than two dollars insured. Police have no definite clues as to the guilty parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CL. Stiles
Mishawaka
Stiles
Latta to Host Ambitious Whist Tournament in Goshen
W Jack Latta plans a large whist tournament in Goshen inviting players from Elkhart South Bend Mishawaka LaGrange Warsaw and nearby towns. Prizes include buttons for winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Latta
Goshen
Elkhart
South Hend
Mishawaka
Lagrange
Warsaw
Street paving urged after mud cleaned from crossings
Marshal Heath and a cleanup crew worked to clear mud from cross walks while councilmen opposing paving are cited to Madison Street. The current condition of that thoroughfare shows the need for paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Heath
Madison Street
Appendicitis Helps Clifford Bartholomew Recover
Clifford Bartholomew formerly of Jefferson township now in North Dakota suffered appendicitis for weeks. He recently had an operation and is slowly improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Bartholomew
Jefferson Township
North Dakota
Millersburg to Open Era House with The Man of Mystery
Millersburg prepares a premiere for March 22 featuring the talent troupe in The Man of Mystery. The opening marks the debut of the new opera house as residents look forward to a full evening of performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Opera House
Real Estate Abstracts Involving George R Harper WV
Title abstracts detail parcels and transactions linked to George R Harper in West Virginia. Records indicate property interests, mortgage actions, and transfers affecting multiple properties as recorded in local registry books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Harper
Criminal Grind 10 Begin Marriage Licenses Issued
Trials set in circuit court as petit jury arrives. criminal docket light and one week likely suffices. Probate Court reports activity including juvenile court system improvements and numerous estate actions. Commissioners discuss liquor licenses and voting machine contracts. public works seek steel stringers for East Franklin street bridges in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Kesler Receives Update on Sister's Health in Chicago
M. W. Kesler yesterday received a letter from his sister Mrs. Frank Straver of Chicago who has been ill for months and not expected to live. The letter reports she is improving slowly and now able to be up every day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Kesler
Frank Straver
Chicago
C. O. Merica Backed by Local Republicans
Eugene Alleman and Charles B. Bently of Warsaw campaigned yesterday in support of C. O. Merica for the Republican congressional nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Alleman
Charles B. Bently
Warsaw
C. O. Merica
Syracuse man convicted in Warsaw grocery theft case
Vern Benner of Syracuse, tried in Warsaw, received one day in fall for stealing groceries from the bag of Horace Malcomb, formerly of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Benner
Syracuse
Warsaw
Horace Malcomb
Goshen
Wakarusa Lot Sold in Albert Gordon Transaction
Stanford Willard sold a Wakarusa lot to Albert W. Gordon for $1,000. The Daily Democrat notes the transfer in the weekly edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Stanford Willard
Albert W. Gordon
Hering for Governor Is They Way the South Bend Trib une Has Things Arranged
The South Bend Tribune portrays Frank E. Hering as a potential Democratic gubernatorial candidate two years hence despite his denials of political ambitions. He previously denied plans for another congressional bid and said he has no gubernatorial aims due to business commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Tribune
Frank E. Hering
Kelly
South Bend Boy Albert Found in Elkhart
A South Bend boy named Albert, son of George Davis, was found in Elkhart claiming Toledo as his home and that he ran away after being whipped. He showed facial welts and begged relatives not be notified. He said his stepmother mistreated him along with his sister, and the South Bend Humane Society is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
George Davis
South Bend
Elkhart
Dan Ford
Toledo
South
South Bend Humane Society
Disbarment Appeal Aimed At Rapid Appellate Review
Attorneys for Mayor Darrow of LaPorte and John W. Talbot of South Bend plan to push the disbarment case through the appellate court quickly. They seek a decision within six months and expect the verdict to stand, per the La Porte Argus-Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Darrow
LaPorte
John W. Talbot
South Bend
Fort Wayne plots Bernhardt arrival to save her play
John A. Scott of Fort Wayne pursues bringing Sara Bernhardt to the city to stage her production at either Princess rink or Saen gerbund hall. Bernhardt faces a dispute with the local theatrical syndicate that runs the Majestic theatre. In Kansas City Maryland she recently performed at Convention Hall drawing more than 9,000 dollars, a world record single theatrical receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Scott
Fort Wayne
Sara Bernhardt
Blankets of Signatures Lead to Dry Status in Two Townships
A remonstrance with 375 names from Turkey Creek township prompted Kosciusko county commissioners to declare the area dry for two years. Jackson township filed 815 signatures with a majority over 14 and all license applications in that township were refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey Creek
Kosciusko County
Jackson Township
South Bend Worker Injured as Switch Engine Strikes Man
Samuel Zusman of South Bend was struck by a switch engine while crossing Lake Shore tracks on his way to the Studebaker factory. His foot may require amputation. he was taken to Epworth Hospital with serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Zusman
South Bend
Lake Shore
Studebaker
Epworth Hospital
Senator Talcott Hails Divorce Congress as Key Movement
State Senator Thad M. Talcott Jr of South Bend says the divorce congress held recently in Washington was one of the most important movements of recent times after returning from the national capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thad M. Talcott, Jr
South Bend
Workers Head to Panama for Good Wages
W. J. Thomas Tony Sagstetter and Wille Sagstetter from Wabash boilermakers have gone to Panama. They earn 65 cents per hour with some men making as much as 175 dollars per month. Machinists are in great demand. Silver Bros place a piano in the Millersburg opera house at a low bid of 147 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Thomas
Tony Sagstetter
Wille Sagstetter
Wabash
Panama
Silver Bros
Millersburg Opera House
Wood alcohol incident and city debt notes in Elk Hart
A Elk Hart man, Harry Hinman, about 30, drank wood alcohol. a stomach pump saved his life though he remains ill and in jail after police intervention. Elkhart council plans to refund a 50,000 dollar floating debt with 20 year bonds at 8 percent while local banks anticipate ready sales. Citizens press for Post Office service improvements and substation expansion to improve town mail delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hinman
Elkhart
Sanders
Hinman
Overdrawn Honeymoon Leads Fort Wayne Man to Forgery Charge
Fort Wayne traveling salesman H. C. Valkenburch arrested in Cincinnati on forgery allegations after attempting to obtain funds from National Furniture Co. He says an overdrawn bank account after marrying Miss DeNa Eleanor Harrod caused the issue. He allegedly passed a $25 check to Stith in Cincinnati and routed funds onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Valkenburch
Fort Wayne
Cincinnati
National Furniture Company
de Na Eleanor Harrod
Windsor
Can
van Valkenburgh
Malvern Smith
South Bend
Stith
Smith
Coim
Special Lenten Service at St James Church
A Lenten service is planned at St James Episcopal Church on Friday evening with Rev Lawrence I Shermer of Morgan Park Chicago preaching to the St James congregation. The church lacks a rector, making this the first Lenten service since the vacancy began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Episcopal Church
Rev
Shermer
Lawrences I. Shermer
Morgan Park
Chicago
Hel
Sto James
Local Goshen News Notes Illnesses And Small Updates
Mabel Monschein is ill with grip at Charles Morrice's home. Miss Jastiie Routsong of East Goshen has grip. Mrs. John Lower Jr. is ill with rheumatic fever. Clelp Smith remains bedfast. Ro Whitmer is improved after days ill. ADR. Ward improves slowly. Ora Sailor, eye removed after toy cannon accident, shows gradual recovery. George A. Beck's malaria from Mississippi and Louisiana persists. Miss Mary I. Waoiteman nursed Miss Mazie Murray returns home to Elkhart. Mrs. H. Murray admires Goshen and wishes to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Monschein
Charles Morrice
Jastiie Routsong
East Goshen
John Lower, Jr
Clelp Smith
If Ro Whitmer
Adr
Ward
Ora
Isouibhe
George A. Beck
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mary I. Waoiteman
Mazie Murray
Hotel Hattel
Elkhart
Miss Murray
H. Murray
Richard Mansfield
Goshen
Valparaiso Circles Urge Special Grand Jury Probe
Red ink unsigned circulars mailed to Valparaiso's prominent citizens call for a special grand jury to investigate grafters, asserting many exist. The letters hint at corruption involving several public officials with strong, veiled references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Rail companies fail to reach accord on South Bend entry
The Northern Indiana company and the Indianapolis Logansport and South Bend Railway cannot agree on an entrance into South Bend via the Northern Indiana line. Negotiations have been pending for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Company
Indianapolis
Outlook for Farmers Improves on Wheat and Onion Prospects
Weather expectations lift farmer outlook as wheat shows healthy signs with no injury. Onion crops face a slight setback but are not seriously harmed.
Doering and Replogle Rites Set in Local Funeral Notice
Mortuary notices report John A. Doering died at his daughter’s home on First Street aged 75 years seven months and twenty days with services at Bigler hotel in Union township. John Replogle, longtime resident, died after illness on Wilden Avenue and will be buried after baptism in the German Baptist church. he leaves a large family and formerly lived in York and Jefferson townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doering
John A. Doering
William H. Bigher
First Street
Oon Cermiun
America
Coumbiana Conn
Union Township
Anna E. Germerick
Poisehildren
William Bigfer
First Streec
Alm
Plo
Uni
John Replogle
Foo
Wilden Avenue
Reptoghee
Daniel Replogle
Levi Hoke
L. Berkey
Pie
Michael Replogie
Goshen
Marion Repligte
Jefferson Township
Ollie
Middlebury Township
Harison
Elkhart
George Curtis
Pullman
Mica
Ed Johnson
Noah Brumbanugh
Owen Rice
Redfield
Mich
Laura
Grancchildren
Samuel Replogle
Ontario
Agrange County
David Replogie
Frank Replogle
Replogle
York Township
Co Acord Ind
John Hay Reappears from Arkansas Hospital
John Hay, son of Andrew Hay of Elkhart, who vanished six years ago without contact, has finally written his parents to reveal his location. He is confined in a hospital in a town in Arkansas. Hay was a plasterer by trade and had been working in Elkhart before his disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hay
Andrew Hay
Elkhart
Arkansas
Mr. Hay
Saloonist Charles De Freeze Found After Disappearance
Charles De Freeze, who left South Bend with his young daughter weeks ago, has been located. He wrote from Philadelphia that due to domestic trouble he had gone to France. He is identified as a saloonkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles de Freeze
South Bend
Philadelphia
France
Public thanks to Metropolitan Life on policy payout
Mrs. WM. Overholt publicly thanks Metropolitan Life Insurance Co for prompt payment of the policy on the life of Guy L. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Life Ins. Co
Guy L. Smith
WM. Overholt
Merica movement in Kosciusko County challenged as myth
The Elkhart Review argues that the Merica movement in Kosciuszko County is not a myth, mentioning Smoke La Roser cigar as part of the context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Review
Kosciusko County
Local Lumber Prices and Livestock Shipment Notice
Wldwood and country wood prices listed for 12 inch soft wood at 75 cents, walnut and oak at various rates, 16 inch oak at 1.50, hard and soft fine woods up to 2.75. J L Brooks ships a short horn bull to Bronson Michigan to head a cow herd. Special sale of enameled ware by Judson Peasley Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Brooks
Harmon Prough
Express
Bronson
Mich
Judson Peasley Co
Jeffersons See Playhouse Debut In Goshen Theatre Crowd
Joseph Jr and William Winter Jefferson arrive from Fort Wayne and plan to perform The Rivals or the Jefferson at the Irwin Opera House in Goshen. They praise the new Playhouse as among the finest seen on their U.S. travels. Mrs Jefferson is Christies McDonald and Thomas Jefferson stars in Rip Van Winkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jr
William Winter Jefferson
Fort Wayne
Jefferson
Irwin Opera House
American Stage
Goshen
United States
William Winter Jfferson
William Winter
New York Tribune
Christies McDonald
Lyric Theatre
New York
Thomas Jefferson
Jeffrson
Rip van Winkie
Irwin
Visitors and travelers noted in Milford and surrounding towns
A flood of names appears from Milford and nearby areas as residents or visitors circulate. KGG Riples to Chicsaze at noon. David Gotehman in Milford. Vernon in Chi CAS. Elmer Newell to Lake Wawa. Daniel Mo Bechrel to Milford. Joan Wousbaum from Warsaw. Peter Conrad from Fort Wayne. Mrs E G Herr from South Bend. Dr J S Inks and Justices McEn Caffer from Napanee. Mrs FE Studebaker from Decatur. Rev De FE Mo Benner from Warsaw. Mrs M Wo Chilcore with daughter with Tom Truex. Thomas Jefferson Chamberlain from Detroit. Harry W Forney from Claypool. Frank Kauffman on business. Phidella Smith of Niagara visiting Judas family. Roy Bartholomew to Colorado with stop to visit Mrs James Bluecar Hastings. Mrs Bartholomew and child at Napanee. Patrick O'Brien party sailing from New York on Carmesia to Europe visiting Holland France Germany Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Newell
Oto Lake
Wawa
Daniel Mo Bechrel
Milford
Joan Wousbaum
Warsaw
Peter Conrad
Fort Wayne
E.G. Herr
South Bend
J. S. Inks
Justices McEn- Caffer
Napanee
FE. Studebaker
Decatur
W. A. Beane
Mo Benner
Eller
Methodist Church
M. Wo Chilcore
Tom Truex
Connersville
Thomas Jefferson Chamberlain
Detroit
Elks
Harry W. Forney
Claypool
Fornesy
Frank Kauffman
Phidella Smith
Niagara
Wis
Jesse Juday
Washington Street
Smith
Judas
Roy Bartholomew
Colorado
James Bluecar Hastings
Ned
Bartholomew
Nappanee
Patrick O'Brien
Henrietta O'Brien
Florentine Woolf
New York
Europe
Holland
France
Hatchs awarded Belle Isle bridge paving contract
Hatchs & Sons won the Belle Isle bridge paving job in Detroit Michigan for 59259. The material described as threo done block. The contractor guarantees completion by May 15. Commissioner Haarar endorsed the firm after inspecting Hatchs work in other cities. United States Wood Preserving Co. argued for a 940900 bid but failed to sway the committee about material inferiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch & Sons
Belle Isle
Detroit
Mich
Commissioner of Public Works
Haarar
United States Wood Preserving Co
Te Hatch
Republicans at New Carlisle Select Delegates for Conventions
Republican meeting at New Carlisle chose Dr. A. N. Van Riper and Frank M. Williams as state convention delegates and Isaac Vail with C. H. Baker as congressional delegates with alternates F. D. Warner and W. W. France. They were instructed to back A. L. Brick of South Bend for the congressional nomination. Delegates to be chosen again next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Carlisle
Indianapolis
Warsaw
A. N. van Riper
Frank M. Williams
Isaac Vail
C. H. Baker
F. D. Warner
W. W. France
A. L. Brick
South Bend
Brick
Missionary Society to Hold Open Meeting at Yates Turner Home
The Woman's Missionary society of the Baptist church invites members to an open meeting at the home of Mrs. Yates and Mrs. Turner on Friday evening March 9 at 7 30. A Study in Scarlet has been booked for the Jefferson on March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Yates
Turner
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Milford Junction
Winona Company
Yverday
Gay Limits
Ninth Sires
Rexnoldstreet
Lincoln Avenue
Thos
Groom
Montana
Minnesota
St. Joseph County
General Court
Commissioners’ Court
Richard H. Collins
Abram Peek
John E. Lower, Jr
Premont Detroiter
Jonatauan Morris
Elkhart Acstee
Cotay
Kells Foundry & Machine Company
Wall Fe
Harison Township
Dilea
Columbia Voting Machine Company
Arthur Fox
Hiram Crowd
Antmer
Margate
Anchor Doenabt
Adiop
Estacecor
Orvin S. Burns
Henry Beenie
Peter D Berkey
George Fullmer
Jacob Fullmer
William Shalmier
Salome Shulmier
John Fullmer
John Wagner
Jacob
Lovdia
Daniel Wontigh
Harvey Eo Wagner
Hannah Kintigh
Theo. F. Poorbaugh
David DD. Bechtel
Susan Greenawalt
Frank FE. Yoder
Madge Greenawalt
Merica’s
Adit
the Daily Democrat
Luc
Hering
Bernhardt
Uasal Elkhart
Edkhart
Postoffice Department
Washinton
Mortuary Record
Jeffersons
KGG
Riples
Chicsaze
David Gotehman
Vernon
Chi
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