Subscriptions Push Jefferson Theatre Rebuild At First Night
The Commercial Exchange committee reports $40,000 already subscribed to rebuild the Jefferson theatre with Sanders Hay and Neidig contributing $28,500. Remaining funds come from private subscriptions of $3,000, $2,000, $1,000 and $500. Work would start soon and aim to complete for a fall opening if first night sales meet the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Exchange Committee
Jefferson Theatre
Sanders, Hay and Neidig Company
Mansfield
Jefferson
Harry G. Sommers
New York
County Officials Tour Bridges and Roads on Inspection Trip
County commissioners spent the day inspecting country highways and bridges petitioned for by Benton township trustee Hire and Middlebury township trustee Shultz. The group toured the area by motor vehicle to review conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hire
Benton Township
Shultz
Middlebury Township
Raid on gambling houses ends in no arrests
Police planned a Saturday night raid on local gambling houses but found them deserted with no gamblers present. Investigators seek who tipped off the locations as inquiries continue. In other news, Elkhart asks Strafford Maxon to condemn a parcel near Central school after offering 2250 dollars was refused. Lake Wawasee welcomes Kimmel bill ending closed season for fishing. Hotel owners gain earlier openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wawasee
Spur line to LaPorte on two rail routes
The Murdocks will construct a spur from Logganee Lake to LaPorte on the South Bend and Michigan City line and a second spur to LaPorte on the Logansport Chicago line, per the Argus Bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Murdocks
Logganee Lake
South Bend
Michigan City
Logansport
Chicago
Argus-Bulletin
Kreig and Messick Tie The Knot In Family Home Wedding
Miss Grace Kreig daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kreig of 116 Garfield Avenue and Walter Messick who had resided at the Kreig home were married at the Kreig residence in a private family ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kreig
William Kreig
Garfield Avenue
Walter Messick
Kreig
All by a Rat Causes Power House Outage
An electrocuted rat short circuited wires at the T. and C. power house in Kendallville tying up Kendallville and Fort Wayne traffic for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ft. Wayne
Interurban road survey links Kendallville to Butler
Survey notes for the T. and C. interurban line show the Kendallville to Butler route following the south shore of the Lake Shore for the entire length. The record marks the alignment as surveyed with attention to lakefront proximity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
T. & C. Interurban
Kendallville
Butler
Stock Advances To Forty Five Dollars Per Share
Next Saturday the New York Chicago ten hour line lifts its stock to forty five dollars a share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York-Chicago
Impressive Services Sunday at First English Lutheran Church
Rev. Harry B. Reed, secretary and acting president of the Chicago synod, preached both morning and evening. Two baptisms and the holy communion were administered in the morning. Four men were installed on the church council Charles McConaughy Menno Blough Charles H Brooks and Jesse L Juday. A congregational meeting is set for Wednesday March 13 to consider calling a pastor. The church has been pastorless since December 1 yet remains in excellent condition with expected progress after a new pastor is called. The synod president praised the outlook as encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Harry B. Reed
Chicago Synod
Church Council
Charles McConaughy
Menno Blough
Charles H. Brooks
Jesse L. Juday
Carroll About the Same After Shooting Incident
Frank Howland is charged with assault with intent in the shooting of Charles D. Carroll last Friday night. Carroll remains gravely ill with three bullets. doctors fear death as recovery seems unlikely. One bullet in the elbow is accessible. the others are unfound. Carroll, a member of the railway association, is receiving care funded by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Charles D. Carroll
Frank Howland
Carroll
Railway Association
Ills and Improvements Reported in Local Community
Student Gerber of Goshen College returns home to Howard county after illness. Mrs. Lute Coats recovering from paralysis affecting right side and throat after a stroke ten days ago. Miss Miller of Parkside ill with grip. Mrs. Delbert Fuller of Dunlaps suffers gas tralgia attack. Mrs. John L Judson of Jefferson township critically ill with slim chances of recovery. Leta Blough, daughter of Mr and Mrs Amasa Blough, improved from dangerous illness and expected to recover barring complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerber
Goshen College
Howard County
Lute Coats
Miss Miller
Parkside
Delbert Fuller
Dunlaps
John L Judson
Jefferson Township
Leta
Amasa Blough
North Manchester Woman Attacked On Street
Miss Maude Quivey of North Manchester sister of opera singer Grace Van Studdiford was accosted on a street near the Methodist church while returning from choir practice. An unknown assailant seized her, causing fear and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Quivey
North Manchester
Grace van Studdiford
North
Manchester
Goshen Golf Club to Reorganize Tonight at 7:15
The Goshen Golf Club will meet in Dr. W. O. Vallette's office this evening at 7 15 for season reorganization. All members and interested parties are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Golf Club
W. O. Vallette
Dunne Predicted Reelection By Thirty Thousand Votes
A Chicago letter from Roy D Keehn asserts Dunne will win reelection as mayor by 30 000 votes and notes his knack for accuracy in projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunne
Roy D. Keehn
Chicago
Roy
Heavy Expenses Guarding Indiana Fish and Game
Indiana spent 41 thousand five hundred seventy two dollars and twenty six cents in two years to protect fish and game. Of 560 arrests, 480 resulted in convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Winona Interurban Seeks 51000 Subsidies
The Winona Interurban company asks for 51000 dollars in subsidies in Whitley county to support the Warsaw to Fort Wayne traction line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Winona Interurban Company
Whitley County
Warsaw-Fort Wayne
May Drain Sink Near Milford Hurts Operations
The Winona Company may be compelled to drain the large sink on its line near Milford. The issue is causing significant trouble for the operation and needs resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Company
Milford
Wanted Man With Tin Work Experience
A wanted man described as having tin work experience is sought through the Democrat address box B. Police request tips leading to location or identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B” Care Democrat
Engineer Reed Returns Home After Mysterious Walk
Samuel M. Reed, G. & M. Branch engineer, disappeared leaving the Western Union hotel at 5 am Saturday and reached Elkhart home at 4 am Sunday after a dementia episode. He recalls only a vague impulse to leave, passing the poor farm, and the long cold walk. He slept, is improving under care, and his daughters note six months of nervousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Reed
Western Union
Elkhart
Reed
Goshen
Right of Way Grading Under Valley Line Plans
Grading on the western extension from Middlebury to Elkhart will start after finishing the Middlebury to Angola segment. Gangs laid off for winter will resume around April 1. Engineer Swinehart will pursue right of way options between Middlebury and Elkhart as officials weigh air line and Bristol route options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Elkhart
Lagrange
Angola
Swinehart
Air Line
Bristol
Motion to Dismiss In Junction Suit
A motion to dismiss the superior court junction suit was filed today by J. H. State and Hile and Baker for John Ziesel and the sheriff. The motion argues the complaint lacks separate causes of action and will be argued Friday. The judge recently ruled on the same issue in favor of the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. State and
Hile & Baker
John
Ziesel
Sheriff
Superior Court
Syracuse Light Power and Manufacturing Elects New Officers
The Syracuse Light Power and Manufacturing company announces new officers led by President A A Razor of Warsaw, Vice President Jacob E Kilgore of Syracuse, and Secretary Treasurer Miss Wilma Ott of Syracuse. Directors include Aaron A Razor J E Kilgore L A Neff J P Dolan and H D Booser. The firm reports notable improvements with new machinery and Milford now being lighted.
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Syracuse Light, Power and Manufacturing Company
A. A. Razor
Warsaw
Jacob E. Kilgore
Racuse
Sec
Treas
Wilma Ott
Syracuse
Aaron A. Razor
J. E. Kilgore
L. A. Neff
J. P. Dolan
H. D. Booser
Milford
Harris Sparklin Giant Stock Sale Near Goshen
Harris and Sparklin announce a massive blooded stock sale at the Harris farm five miles south of Goshen on Wednesday April 3. Free conveyance will run between the farm and Fairlawn to connect with Winona cars, and a mammoth crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris & Sparklin
Harris Farm
Goshen
Farm
Fairlawn
Winona
Benton Harbor man jailed in Denver over wife daughter poisoning
Ben Wright of Benton Harbor is under arrest in Denver Colorado for allegedly poisoning his wife and daughter. He is facing fatal harm claims and has written Benton Harbor friends seeking help as authorities pursue the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wright
Benton Harbor
Denver, Col
Harbingers of Spring Sighted in Local Reports
The first bluebird of the season is reported by Menno Blough. Robins have arrived several weeks earlier with Charles Barry the janitor at the library noting the first sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno Blough
Charles Barry
Boston Girl Wins Lae tare Medal for 1907
Miss Katherine Eleanor Conway editor of the Pilot in Boston Massachusetts was chosen as recipient of the Lae tare medal for 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Katherine Eleanor Conway
The
Pilot
Mass
Plans drawn for fifth story Elkhart superior court house
C. L. Monger of Elkhart has had plans drawn for a fifth story addition to the superior court house indicating expansion of county judicial facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Monger
Elkhart
Superior Court
Multiple Local Deaths Reported in Goshen Area Obituaries
Mortuary notices detail deaths of Mrs. William Williamson near Bristol from neuritis and paralysis, and six other local passings including Bickel Miller of Helen township, John Juday of Benton township, Gladys Pletcher near the Olive church, and Elizabeth Hazelton of Elkhart, with family survivors and funeral plans.
Doctor Dreese Offers Chestnut Seed for Planting
Dr. C. L. Dreese furnishes farmers with chestnuts for planting and still holds a small quantity. Applications accepted from those willing to plant and care for the trees. He promotes forestry and urges landowners to seize the chance to obtain seed and establish trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Dreese
Tragic Accident: Boy Drowns in Vinegar Barrel
In South Whit ley the two year old son of Everett Pence fell into a keg of vinegar and drowned. The vinegar’s acid reportedly caused severe bodily damage before death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Pence
South Whitley
Stabbing at Fort Wayne Boarding House Leaves Two Involved
George Albert aged 21 was stabbed at a Fort Wayne boarding house last night by Matia Joseph, 21. Albert is reported in critical condition and may die from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
George Albert
Fort Wayne
Matia Joseph
George Linder Fined Under Kendallville Sidewalk Violation
George Linder was fined for spitting on the sidewalk in violation of the Kendallville ordinance. The case notes the municipal rule and the resulting penalty as reported by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Linder
Kendallville
Lott case settled as bond forfeiture noted in docket
McCollough Lott ejectment suit ends without trial in a compromise. Henrietta Kolb and William Gross pay 900 each, Lott pays 200 to McColloughs. title remains with Lott. Cochran bond forfeited. Indiana National Bank gains judgment of 1648 on note against St Joseph Hydraulic Co. Various probate and jury actions listed with guardians, estate settlements, and upcoming county council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCollough-Lott
Henrietta Kolb
William Gross
McColloughs
Mr. Lott
McCuloughs
Eliza Winters
Newton Cochran
George Cochran
Indiana National Bank
St. Joseph Hydraulic Co
Mary McLaughlin
Mary Ann Ulrich
The
Elkhart Hydraulic Co
Wilson Roose
Indiana Nate Bank
J. L. Brodrick
Samuel
Strong
William Proctor
Samuel Hoke
Hallett Tucker Reed
Isabel Tucker Hallock
L. L. Collmer
McPherson T. Collmer
William Strucker
Union Township
Kit McKean
John N. Heintzelman
Goshen
Jerry Neterer
Harrison Township
Enoch Miller
D. N. Miller
Benj
Daniel L
Jacob
Oscar
Guy Miller
Lydia Jeffries
Mary Frame
Willard E. Miller
Benj. Miller
Anniversary of Vaudeville at the Irwin
The Irwin vaudeville house celebrates one year since beginning bookings amid predicted closure. The Ammons circuit sees steady growth with all Indiana venues turning profitable. Fred Haydn, the resident manager, promises refined shows for all ages, keeping Goshen's amusement wholesome and popular year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Ammons
Indiana
J. H. Ammons
Goshen
Fred Haydn
Rivalrail clash over LaPorte track restraining order
The Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway sought and obtained a restraining order against Goshen South Bend Chicago Railway to stop laying tracks on Main Street LaPorte within a specified distance of the first line. The order takes immediate effect and a hearing is set for March 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Co
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Company
Richter
LaPorte
Goshen, South Bend& Chicago Railway Company
Chicago-New York Air Line
Main Street
Married on West Side in quiet Saturday ceremony
John F. Ganger son of Daniel Ganger and Miss Cora E B Shulm ier daughter of William Shulm ier wed Saturday at Rev Swinehart's West Side home. They plan a home in Hess addition. Ganger works on the Lake Shore. Both families noted for their prominence. Frances Bartholomew reports her son Roy Bartholomew improved since moving to Denver and now supervises a telephone office, thriving in business.
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John F. Ganger
Daniel Ganger
West Side
Cora EB. Shulmier
William Shulmier
Southwest
Swinehart
Hess
Ganger
Lake Shore
Frances Bartholomew
Roy Bartholomew
Denver
Col
Bartholomew
St Joseph Valley Chautauqua Seeks Elkhart Auditorium
The St Joseph Valley Chautauqua Association urges Elkhart to construct an auditorium at McNaughton Park for 6000 seats and offers six percent interest on the investment for use of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Knights and Ladies of Columbia Hold Special Meeting
A special meeting of the Knights and Ladies of Columbia is slated for Tuesday evening. A deputy from South Bend will be present to adjust matters presently pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Columbia
South Bend
Prudential official dies at desk in Michigan City
W D Cunningham superintendent of the Prudential Insurance Co. in Michigan City dropped dead while writing a letter in his office. A separate item notes a Columbia City inspection party traveling from Goshen to Warsaw in about 30 minutes aboard a Winona car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Cunningham
Prudential Ins. Co
Michigan City
Columbia City
Goshen
Warsaw
William Jennings Bryan Passes Through Goshen on Train
William Jennings Bryan traveled on Lake Shore train No. 16 through Goshen on Sunday afternoon while en route from Chicago for a lecture tour. The brief item notes his passage and departure without further details.
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W. J. Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Goshen
Lake Shore
Chicago
Social notes from Elkhart and surrounding towns
Local roving mentions include Harry Reiff in Benton Harbor and George A. Beck returning from Chicago. Visitors and departures span Indiana Harbor Peru Warsaw and South Bend with many Elkhart counts residents traveling to Ligonier Syracuse Oswego Clinton Township and Bristol. Several preside over church duties and others plan travel to New York City and Liverpool while health and family visits frame the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hatch
Indiana Harbor
Frank Boulton
South Bend
A. F. Meinert
Ligonier
J. Lyons
Lion
Chicago
Ed Kelly
Elkhart
Clark Kelly
Divorce statistics cited in Elkhart sermon
Dr Frazier at Elkhart Presbyterian cites Indiana divorce figures supported by state statistician Miss Mary Stubbs. Elkhart county recorded 503 marriages and 48 divorces in 1906 while Indiana averaged 11 percent. Across the year 1906 Indiana had 28,788 marriages and 3,673 divorces.
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Frazier
Elkhart Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Mary Stubbs
Elkhart County
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Strafford Maxon
Wawasee
Kreig-Messick
G. & M. Branch Employe
Western Union Hotel
Bucklen
5 Cent
Mortuary Record
Williamson
William Williamson
Mottville Road
Columbiana
David Neidig
Orris S
Wilbur W. Williamson
Joseph Knapp
Alonzo D. Williamson
Minneapolis
Calvin Graves
M. F. Church of
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Miller—Bickel
Michael Miller
Bernard Miller
Helen Township
Lagrange County
Bernard
Louis
Frank
Charles
Henry
Dora
Margaret
Grace
Mary
Juday
John Juday
John Iffert
New Paris
James A. Long
Solomon’s Creek
James Juday
Paw Paw
Jesse
Charles Juday
Pletcher
Gladys
A. Pletcher
Olive Church
Friends
Olive Cemetery
Hazelton
Elizabeth Mary Hazelton
Lagrippe
Asthama
W.J. D. Hazelton
Elkhart Truth
Co. G. Conn
Pass Christian, Miss
John Hazelton
Lott
Cochram
Petit Jury
David Smith
David H. Smith
Noah Barringer
Samuel Kinsely
Valentine Berkey
Bessie
Catherine Smith
Mary E. Smith
Geo. W. Smith
Walter J. Messick
Grace F. Kreig
Thomas Juday
Eva Garber
Cora B. Shulmier
Justice Whisler
Samuel Chiddister
Henry Mishler
Actmi
Valentine Mishler
Minnie D. Leib
Admx
Amos L. Markley
Betsey EK
Markham
Harrison M. Scherlen
Admr
Frank T. Miller
Effie B. Miller
Thomas Miller
Silas Yoder
Noah S
Amanda
Yoder
B. M. .Yoder
Ella Bolen
Anna Clark
Charles T. Greene
Charles Walley
Daniel, &. Miller
A. C. Mehl
W. C. Ellis
Martha Reed
J. B. Gattshall
Isaac Weaver
Longcliff
Harry Reiff
George A. Beck
Chcago
W. R. Miller
Roanoke
Anna Slate
Leah Hartzler
Peru
Clarence Shaffer
Otsego
Mich
S. EB. Shaffer
J. P. Sanders
Henry Beltcher
W. B. Hedgepeth
W. C. B. Harrison
E. A. Ketring
C. BE. Ketring
Mary Kinsely
Clinton Township
Frank Mallott
Hd Malott
Lafontaine
Milton Rowe
Miklersburg
Josiah Rowe
South Ninth Street
Walter Beebe
Three Rivers
Levi Stiver
Harry C. Dangler
Harry Leaming
Crawfordsville
Wabash College
Chester Adams
Tennessee
Cincinnati
C. G. Adams
Ezra Hashelman
North Lawrence, C
Elizabeth Weaver
A. G. Hermann
la Grande
Ore
BE. L. Troup
Harold
Oswego
Grace McCann
O. F. Williamson
John Emmett
Wysong
Samuel Emmett
Wolcottville
Thomas
Simon Cripe
Warren Berlin
H. R. Reed
First
Elkhart Prairie
C. Shafer
Henry Webb Johnson
New York City
Carmania
Liverpool
John S. Trainor
Humboldt, Sask
Mr. Trainor
Alfred
Brooks
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