PLAN OPENING OF PARK
Plan opening of Burns park and extension of the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway to Burns park south of Parkside is debated. A branch would revive summer amusements with band concerts vaudeville and baseball. Officials will decide if the line to Burns park pays Goshen lacks summer amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Goshen
Chicago, South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway Company
Parkside
Burns Park
John H. Violett
Burns
Indiana Railway Company
A. P. Blosser
Blosser
Springbrook
South Bend
Mishawaka
Chicago, South Bend
Prohibitionists in County Name Officers Voted
The prohibitionists of the county chose officers on Wednesday with J. W. Seaman as Chairman and H. O. Eldridge as Secretary Editor. F. F. Nusbaum was named Treasurer. The executive committee includes Seaman, Shiffer, Hewitt, Eldridge, Dr. J. A. Work, and J. S. Walters from Goshen Nappanee Elkhart and Middlebury locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Seaman
Wakarusa
H. O. Eldridge
Middlebury
F. F. Nusbaum
Joseph Shiffer
Goshen
C. H. Hewitt
J. A. Work
Elkhart
J. S. Walters
Nappanee
Former Goshen Man Roland Colpitts Dies in Toledo
Roland Colpitts formerly of Goshen and Syracuse died Tuesday evening in Toledo Ohio at about seventy years of age. The body was taken to Elkhart for burial and services occurred directly from the train with interment at Grace Lawn cemetery. He left Elkhart about twelve years ago and is survived by his wife. He was previously in the saloon business and was known as Curly Colpitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Colpitts
Goshen
Syracuse
Toledo
Elkhart
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Colpitts
Curly” Colpitts
Brundage Move to Gouker Farm Near City
Mr and Mrs Willis C Brundage relocate from the McConaughy house on Elkhart Prairie to the Smith Chamberlain farm three miles northeast of the city, recently purchased from Da vid Gouker. Mr and Mrs Will Gouker move from that location last week to the R D Benham farm east of the Lesh Stock farm, owned by D D Bechtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis C. Brundage
Charles McConaughy
Elkhart Prairie
David Gouker
City
Smith Chamberlain
Will Gouker
R. D. Benham
Lesh
D. D. Bechtel
Brick censured by local union for ship subsidy vote
Typographical Union No. 128 of South Bend held a large meeting Wednesday evening. A motion was unanimously carried to send a letter to Congressman A. L. Brick, who represents the district, deprecating his action in voting for the ship subsidy bill and criticizing the support he had previously promised to oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Typographical Union No. 128
South Bend
A. L. Brick
No Clew to Roscoe Robber
Police admit no clue on the George W. Roscoe robbery. Descriptive circulars and a reward offer were sent out to all directions today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe
George W. Roscoe
Goshen Floral Co Offers Weekend Plant Specials
Special for Saturday carnations freesias and violets listed with unit prices. Carnations and freesias priced at 20 to 50 cents per bunch or dozen. Roman helio trope-20 cents per dozen. Located at Goshen Floral Co 108 East Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Floral Co
East
Washington Street
Elkhart Police Tie Dixon to Roscoe Robbery
Elkhart police say Thomas Dixon or Dickie Dixon is the likely suspect in the Wednesday night robbery of George V. Roscoe at Rogers and Wilson's music store. Dixon fled town after a warrant was issued and was traced in Goshen and South Bend with Hazel Eddy, amid ties to prior hold ups in Elkhart and Thomas Bowers' market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
George V. Roscoe
Rogers and Wilson
Thomas
Dickie’) Dixon
Hazel Eddy
Emory LaBelles
Thomas Bowers
Ekhart
Dixon
South Bend
Goshen
Miss Eddy
Roscoe
Pratt Summer Home Burns Near St. Joseph Michigan
The summer home of William B. Pratt of Elkhart on Lake Michigan south of St. Joseph burned to the ground last night. A nearby building also destroyed. Burglars are suspected as bureau drawers were ransacked and a window broken. Neighbors report burglars seen in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Pratt
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Mich
Lake Michigan
West Lincoln Avenue River Bridge Closure Sparks Farmer Protests
West Goshen farmers and West Side residents voice strong objections to a three week closure of the West Lincoln Avenue river bridge. They blame the contractor for delays in replanking and say traffic must detour north to Pike street to reach Goshen.
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West
Lincoln Avenue River Bridge
Goshen
West Side
West Lincoln Avenue River Bridge
Pike Street
Local Health and Illnesses Report from Millersburg Area
Miss Anna Shellenberger suffers a severe tonsillitis attack. George Bemenderfer, two miles north of the city, is bedbound with grip. Mrs. Sally Hartzler, long ill, now walks about. Mrs. S A Widner of Millersburg suffers nervous prostration. Henry Campbell of Millersburg travels to Chicago to consult a specialist. Clark Kelly is up and hopes to be out soon. Leta Blough, daughter of Mr and Mrs Amasa Blough, is dangerously ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Shellenberger
George Bemenderfer
Sally Hartzler
S. A. Widner
Millersburg
Henry Campbell
Chicago
Clark Kelly
Leta
Amasa Blough
Funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Weaver
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Weaver will be Sunday afternoon. Friends gather at the John Weaver residence at 1 o clock. The service at Brick Mennonite Church begins at 2 o clock with Rev I L Berkeley officiating. Interment follows in the Mennonite cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Elizabeth Weaver
John Weaver
Brick Mennonite Church
I. L. Berkey
Mennonite
Middlebury Store to Move to New Paris With Jontz Merger
Middlebury merchant J A Jontz plans to move his store to New Paris and combine with stock recently purchased from J W Whitehead. He will continue operating in the same building occupied by Whitehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
J. A. Jontz
New Paris
J. W. Whitehead
Criger in Form Boosts Notre Dame Ahead of Season
Lou Criger veteran catcher of the Boston Americans and Notre Dame coach is in fine form. His absence hurt Jimmy Collins' aggregation last year and his return strengthens the Notre Dame lineup for the current campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Criger
Notre Dame
Criger
Jimmy Collins
Troubadour Amusement Co Performs at Re formed Church
The Troubadour Amusement Co with Miss Emily Murray as reader gave a concert last evening under the Woman's Musical club auspices. A fair attendance greeted the event and there is general desire for a return engagement in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Troubadour Amusement Co
Emily Murray
Reformed Church
Woman's Musical Club
Hold-ups Fail to Stop Rogers and Wilson on Cash Instrument Sale
Rogers and Wilson proceed to buy instruments for cash and offer customers the same low prices as before, despite interruptions. The statement implies continued sales at prior rate with no change in pricing or terms.
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Rogers & Wilson
The Crimson for March On Sale at Wean's News Stand
The March issue of The Crimson is now available at Wean's news stand. Readers can pick up the new edition featuring campus updates and student features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wean
Birthday Surprise At Middlebury Township Home
Yesterday noon John Blough, a hardware merchant, returned home to find his house filled with friends who gathered to celebrate his birthday. Guests included his mother Mrs. Sol Brough, his brother Frank, sister Nora, Mr. and Mrs. David Brough of Middlebury Township, and Miss Mamie Keim of Goshen College. A birthday present was given to Mr. Brough. Mrs. Ursula Prough hosted the First English Lutheran church youths at the Tiedemann home with games and vocal solos by Viva Weinbrenner followed by light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blough
Sol Brough
Frank
Nora
David Brough
Middlebury Township
Mamie Keim
Goshen College
Mr. Brough
Ursula Prough
First English Lutheran Church
C. D. Tiedemann
Viva Winebrenner
Ralph Gaylor
Brick
Mishawaka
Gaylor
Irene Beverle
Goshen
Raymond Floyd
Bristol
Seattle
Wash
Messrs
Henry
Rollin Milburn
Alaska
Winifred Rood
Lucile Gernhart
Alica Collier
Ethel Magnus
Elgin, Jr
Elma Wey
Milford
New York
L. L. Burris
Chicago
A. R. Vinnedge
Evanston
Elkhart
F. E. C. Hawks
George W. Harrison
Lima
Ohio
W. C. B. Harrison
Indianapolis
Topeka
K. Greenawalt
C. J. Swart
J. Prahl
Ed Lower
Ligonier
Moses Hess
Millersburg
Mortuary Record for Mrs Michael Holdeman
Mrs Michael Holdeman aged 29 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Criger died in Elckhart this morning. Survived by husband two daughters her parents one sister and four brothers including Lou Criger the ball player.
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Holdeman
Michael Holdeman
Charles Criger
Elckhart
Lou Criger
Tony the Convict at Irwin Theatre Tonight
One of the era’s great home talent events unfolds at the Irwin theatre tonight with Tony the Convict a five act sensational drama performed entirely by Modern Woodmen members. A packed house is expected and tickets are available at the box office until 6 30 with no seat reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Theatre
Tony
Modern Woodmen
Trio Pleads Guilty in Lake Shore Train Robbery Case
Geo Kling Herman Fink and Thos Burns admitted robbery in the St Joseph circuit court after weeks lag from a Lake Shore freight train raid at New Carlisle. They receive one to 14 year terms in Michigan City prison plus fines of ten dollars and three year disfranchisement. William Webber remains at large after escape during capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Kling
Herman Fink
Thos. Burns
Lake Shore
New Carlisle
St. Joseph
Michigan City
William Webber
Elkhart County Medical Society Holds Monthly Meeting
The Elkhart County Medical Society met last night at Dr. D. L. Miller’s office. Doctors Miller and Fisher read papers, with many physicians in attendance. The next meeting will be at Dr. J. C. Fleming’s office in Elkhart on Thursday night, April 4.
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Medical Society
Elkhart
Real Estate Transfers in Concord and Nearby Townships
Arbuckle-Ryan Co transfers 8 acres in Concord township to Anna Upson. George M. Martin conveys 5914 acres in Bango township to John F. Mat tern for 4900 dollars. Austin H. Sponseller sells 80 acres in Union township to Abraham W. Reed and wife for 6500 dollars. David Gouker transfers 75 acres in Jefferson township to Willis V. Brundage for 4900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbuckle-Ryan Co
Anna Upson
Concord
George M. Martin
John F. Mattern
Bango
Austin H. Sponseller
Abraham W. Reed
Union
David Gouker
Willis V. Brundage
Jefferson
Goshen Golf Club to Reorganize Next Monday Evening
The GoshenGolf Club will meet at Dr W O Vallette s office next Monday evening at 7 15 to reorganize for the coming season. All members and all others who are interested are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Corn Special Runs Through Lagrange County Stops
Purdue Corn Special carves a route through Wolcottville Lagrange and Lima where farmers gather to hear Prof. G I Christie lecture on corn growing at each stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Purdue
Lagrange County
Wolcottville
Lima
G. I. Christie
Murdocks Tour Indiana Interurban Properties
The Murdocks and fellow enthusiasts explore Indiana interurban lines and related assets as part of a tour focused on the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana company properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Murdocks
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Company
Successful Church Social Feeds 250 Dinner Guests
The ladies of the Reformed church hosted a chicken pie social last evening serving 250 people. Gross receipts totaled 65 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Reformed Church
Hawks Hardware Co to Sell Sabatier Knives at Auction
Tomorrow night the Hawks Hardware Co will sell one hundred fancy grade seven inch French Sabatier Cook knives at 23 cents each after the $10 in gold proposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks M Hardware Co
Motion Overruled in St Joseph Elkhart Injunction Fight
Court heard arguments on separating the complaint into separate causes of action. motion overruled and a demurrer likely Monday. New suits filed include notes and liens. a criminal case and a busy next week docket are listed along with court adjournments and assorted local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph-Elkhart
J. M. Vanfleet
Charles McCullough
John H. Lott
Levi Hershberger
Daniel Yoder
Joel Anglemeyer
Lloyd Gorsuch
Henry H. Comers
Mary E. Pease
Steve Buttas
Oliver Plow Works
John S. Essig
Jane Essig
Will
Circuit Court
Regina Koenke
Edward B. Reynolds
St. Joseph County
Reynolds
Supreme Court
Sanders & Bigam
Jacob P. Sanders
Twenty Five Years Ago Items From Democrat Files 1882
The column recalls weddings and social notes from 1882 including Edward J Vesey and Miss Fanny Rice marriage last Sunday. Mentions residents visiting Goshen and nearby towns, anniversaries, moves, and local gossip about neighbors and families. Includes funeral details for R W Whitmer and various personal notices around Goshen and surrounding area.
Attempt to Charge Howland With Assault in Carroll Shooting
State plans to file an affidavit charging Frank Howland with assault and battery with intent to kill as Charles D. Carroll’s condition shows slight improvement after being shot. Attorney E A Dausman is engaged for Howland’s defense, and Carroll’s prognosis has fluctuated from hopeless to possibly recover. Mrs Howland remains in jail as a key witness. bond may be required for her release to attend the trial. The case hinges on whether Howland’s act was justifiable or a mistaken shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Carroll
Frank Howland
Howland
Carroll
E. A. Dausman
Guardianship and estate appraisers named in multiple cases
D Long and Edward Newman named appraisers in the guardianship of minor William H. Hassings. Charles L. George appointed administrator of the Mark P. Pier estate with a $100 bond. Ella Bolen seeks administratrix in Anna Clark estate. Jesse Smith and Eugene Sensibaugh named appraisers for James Brown Sr and Jr estates. Valentine Berkey appointed executor of David H. Smith estate with a $200 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Long
Edward Newman
William H. Hassings
Minnie M. Mathis
Charles L. George
Admi
Mark P. Pier
Enoch G. Machan
Ella Bolen
Admx
Anna Clark
Jesse Smith
Eugene Sensibaugh
James Brown, Sr
James Brown, Jr
Valentine Berkey
David H. Smith
David H. Gorsuch
Wilson Rood
Shortage of Help Hits Big Four Michigan Division
Train Master Courtright asks agents to connect him with men for the train and motive power service along the Michigan division of the Big Four. The note highlights an urgent need for qualified railway employees, an unusual situation that disrupts operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtright
Michigan
Big Four
Hawks Hardware to sell 1000 mouse traps at one cent
Tomorrow evening after ten dollars in gold is awarded Hawks Hardware Co will auction one thousand sure catch mouse traps at one cent each. The sale takes place Saturday at Blough Bros. & Mehl's new store Silver's old stand with a fine line of home made pastry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Main
Fifth Streets
The
Hawks Hardware Co
Blough Bros. & Mehl
Silver’s
Bristol News Roundup From The Banner
Mrs. Jennie Drain of Ligonier visits sister Mrs. H. C. Sanger. Miss Kathryn Wright of Billings Mont visits aunt Mrs. J. N. Albers. Mrs. W. W. Williamson is critically ill with paralysis. Cc F Blue and family of Hilkhart plan move to Chicago. Mart Virgil becomes station agent at Kendallville Ind succeeding A J Chappel who died by his own hand Monday. DusseI travels to Chicago and plans to buy an auto to gather cream for his leased creamery, with 125 cows pledged for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Drain
Ligonier
H. C. Sanger
Kathryn Wright
Billings
Mont
J. N. Albers
W. W. Williamson
Cc. F. Blue
Hilkhart
Bristol
Chicago
Mart Virgil
Kendall
Sem inary for Bible students address at Burr Oak
Rev Coberlintz of Dayton Ohio delivered an eloquent Sunday address urging a Seminary for Bible students to be located at Dayton Nelson Redman is among the sick Lillie Bowsher is slightly improved Mrs Jane Bowen plans a move to Ligonier in the near future
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coberlintz
Dayton
Ohio
This Place
Nelson Redman
Lillie Bowsher
Jane Bowen
Ligonier
Explosion Damages Home in South Bend injures Worker
The home of J. B. Arnold in South Bend was badly damaged by a natural gas explosion in the basement. Lewis Barnard, an employee of the South Bend and Mishawaka Gas Co., was badly burned and is hospitalized at St. Joseph hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Arnold
South Bend
Lewis Barnard
South Bend and
Five Passenger Auto For Sale With New Parts
Advertisement notes a nearly new five passenger car offered at 600 dollars if bought before April 1. It lists new tires chain and sprockets, cash or on time, contact W A Hoops with home phone 468. Nearby item mentions a boy escaping injury from an electric car on Washington street and hardware store sale upcoming April 4 to 6 by the Northern Indiana Teachers' Association in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A
Frank Thompson
Anthony Thompson
South Bend
Washington Street
That City
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
President of Synod to preach in Chicago Sunday
Rev. Harry B. Reed pastor of St. Peter's English Lutheran in Chicago and acting president of the Chicago synod will preach at First English Lutheran church Sunday with morning communion at 10 o'clock. Officers elected will be installed at the service. Special music by the choir and soloists Viva Winebrenner and Ethel Magnus of Elgin will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Reed
St. Peter’s English Lutheran Church
Chicago
Chicago Synod
First English Lutheran Church
Viva Winebrenner
Ethel Magnus
Elgin, II
Talcott-Bingham Senate Campaign Expenses Itemized
Expenses for the Talcott-Bingham senatorial contest in St. Joseph County totaled 1396.74 dollars. Itemized costs include Frank J. Christoph 22.50, David G. Schaefer 7.40, L. B. Morton 56.00, T. M. Talcott witness 785.84, and E. V. Bingham witness 525.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
Frank J. Christoph
David B. G. Schaefer
L. BH. Morton
T. M. Talcott
E. V. Bingham
For Sale Wood on Ground at 60 Cents Per Cord
For sale wood on the ground priced at 60 cents per cord. Contact 8S 8S Myers at Millersburg 12, home phone 8 for details. Also see exquisite hats at Leag and Galbreath's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Millersburg
Leag & Galbreath’s
Liberal Party Appeal in Manitoba Weekly Press
A. C. Mehl received a copy of the Weekly Free Press and Prairie Farmer from Winnipeg Manitoba. The paper blends politics and agriculture and acts as a liberal party organ. The issue calls farmers to vote for liberal policies in yesterday's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
A. C. Mehl
Weeky Free Press
Prairie Farmer
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Liberal Party
Milford Radiations Tour Highlighted by Local Attorneys
Attorney McLaughlin and Elmer Doty visited Goshen last night and praised Milford as more brilliant and more uniform in its radiations after a city tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Mail
McLaughlin
Elmer Doty
Goshen
Milford
Hawks Hardware Hunt Prompts Crowd for $10 Prize
A local call invites the public to attend tomorrow night seeking the man who has the answer to Hawks Hardware Co.'s famous $10 coal and feed prize. M. C. Shrock promotes the event as a community mystery entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
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C.S.B. &N.1 Company
Prohibition
Thomas Dixon
Ziesel
Grover Bash
Hash
Santschi
W. B. Pratt
St. Joseph, Mich
Society News
Mortuary Record
Joseph H. Grosh
Jacob Roth
Willis C. McCoy
George W.roth
Wilson D. Decker
William Heatt
Chas. G. Conn
A. J. Felthouse
Conn Farm
Earl Alexander McBride
Kansas City
Edith Geiger
Newton Cochran
Democrat
Edward J. Vesey
Fanny Rice
Dick Benham
A. Haskin
Marshalltown
Iowa
Haskin
Laban Lacy
W. Schrader
Lizzie Glass
Emma Glass
Lewis Strayer
York County
J. W. Longacre
Hisie A. Evans
Jack
Emma Lauferty
Bruno Michter
Arion Hall
St. Mark’s Place
New York City
Miss Lauferty
Joseph Lauferty
Henry Bemenderfer
Jefferson Township
Market Street
Henry Lehman
J. H. Hanan
LaPorte
Nimrod Prickett
C. Stutz
Owen Coffin
Wm. Probasco
J. D. Mann
Jno. Moores
Olive Township
Amasa Fuller
John Walters
Porter County
John E. Ogle
Jasper
York
Penn
Geo, Kapp
Jacob Bloom
C. B. Grosspitch
Warsaw
Charles Carroll
State
Bristol News
Automobile Bargain
Synod
M. C. Shrock
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