Lesh Farm Sold for 14000 to West Milton Horseman
The 75 acre Lesh farm on Silverstreet road near Goshen sold for 14000 to D H Mast of West Milton O a leading horseman who will develop it into a major stock farm The transfer keeps Mast as owner for five years with Lesh reserving stalls driveway and other facilities The farm to become home of stallions Hal Dillard Elastic Pointer and about 15 other horses The sale marks Mast moving to Goshen and placing the property as a horse center
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesh
Silverstreet Road
D. H. Mast
West Milton
Mast
Goshen
Hal Dillard
Elastic Pointer
Greeline
Junius
Blue Dick
Noval
Fines Paid in Elkhart Fishing Crackdown
Game Warden Rigney and two deputies pursued illegal anglers in Elkhart. Yesterday C. C. Albert George Sheaf Louis A. Dennett and Mac Dotson each paid 38 dollars in fines and costs. A warrant was issued for James O Reilly a Lake Shore engineer. Dan Searles aged 16 was released due to age. Several other warrants were issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigney
Elkhart
C. C. Albert
George Sheaf
Louis A. Dennett
Mac” Dotson
James O'Reilly
Lake Shore
Dan Searles
Yoder and Rensberger Wed in Home Ceremony
Frank Yoder and Miss Fern Rensberger were married at 6 20 last night at the Rensberger home with Rev. M A Niswander presiding. About 30 guests attended a wedding supper. The couple will reside on a farm on Silverstreet road. Guests included Carl Rensberger Ina Mehl and Frank Hess of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Yoder
Fern Rensberger
Carl Rensberger
Miss Ina Mehl
Frank Hess
This City
Injured in Runaway Near Wichita Ranch
Jasper Garst of South Bend was injured last week while driving across his ranch near Wichita Kansas. He was thrown from his buggy and both ankles were sprained. He is hospitalized in Wichita and hopes to travel home soon. He is the son in law of Dr. W W Wickham of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Garst
South Bend
Wichita
Kan
W. W. Wickham
Goshen
Births Reported in Warsaw Couple Welcomes Daughter
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harl W. Conrad of Warsaw. The family announces the birth, noting the new arrival adds joy to the local community and marks a family milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harl W. Conrad
Warsaw
First Christian Church Ladies Plan March Sample Sale
The First Christian church ladies announce a sample sale starting March 30 with the place to be announced later. Mrs M Wood serves as chairman. Also note a night operator is wanted at Central Union Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the First Christian Church
M. Wood
Central. Union Co
Man on Jury Sparks Widespread Family Search
N T Perry of 628 South Sixth street failed to return home after yesterday afternoon. Friends and relatives, aided by police, searched all night and morning believing a disappearance had occurred. He was found serving on the Richard C Barney case in circuit court and assumed his family had been notified. Bailiff Gowing says a phone call to Elwood Starbuck failed to relay the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. T. Perry
South Sixth Street
Richard C. Barney
Gowing
Elwood Starbuck
Load of Mover's Goods Burns Enroute to Millersburg
A move from Elkhart to Millersburg ended in fire when a wagon load carried by Mr Neff caught fire on Monday afternoon. The loss included a kitchen cabinet a couch and bedding though the bedding survived. Neff with another man driving the team walked behind and saw smoke with the cause undetermined. Neff formerly headed the painting shop at Noyes Carriage Works in Elkhart and moved to Millersburg to continue similar work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Millersburg
Neff
Noff
Noyes Carriage Works
Brennemans to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Goshen
Rev and Mrs Daniel Brenneman mark half a century of marriage with a Friday celebration at their Goshen home. Sixty five invitations issued. Brenneman has lived in Elkhart county for 40 years and been active in the Mennonite church. All ten children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brenneman
Goshen
Brenneman
Elkhart County
Mennonite Church
Team Ran Away As Wagon Tugs Unhitched Near Poyser’s
A team hitched to a Standard Oil wagon bolted from Poyser's grocery to Clinton street and halted west of Main street. One horse tug unhitched caused the tongue to strike it and the animal kicked. Onlookers on the sidewalk did not intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poyser’s Grocery
Clinton Street
Main Street
Petition Seeks Asphalt Paving on Sixth Street
Property owners along Sixth Street circulate a petition asking for asphalt instead of brick. The council will consider the matter at the next meeting. A majority of owners are said to favor asphalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Shaffer Named Lake Shore Freight Agent at Kendallville
J A Shaffer of Otsego Michigan has been appointed Lake Shore freight agent at Kendallville to succeed M J Virgil who was named temporarily after the suicide of A J Chappel Shaffers mother is Mrs E Shaffer of South Highth street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Shaffer
Otsego, Mich
Lake Shore
Kendallville
M. J. Virgil
A. J. Chappel
Mr. Shaffer
8. E. Shaffer
South Highth Street
Big Maccabee Meeting Opens Class of Fourteen
La dy Maccabees will initiate a class of 14 on Tuesday afternoon and a large interurban meeting follows in the evening with representation from South Bend Mishawaka and Elkhart. A big time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Maccabees
South Bend
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Seven Pages Made Esquire at Millersburg Knights Banquet
The Knights of Pythias lodge in Millersburg conferred the Esquire rank on seven Pages last night. A banquet followed, drawing a large attendance from both the local lodge and visiting members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Millersburg
Citizens petition shift of Grace Lawn cemetery to trustees
About 1500 Elkhart residents petition the public works board to relinquish management of Grace Lawn cemetery. They request transfer to a cemetery trustees board as provided by the latest legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart E
Elkharte
Irwin presents draw for ladies with speculation on turnout
The Irwin hosts a ladies' event tonight promising prizes for attendees. Early arrival is advised as the program has drawn much comment and may attract large crowds, increasing chances of winning a seat or prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Irwin
Hawks Hardware Co Special Sweet Pea Mix Promise
The Hawks Hardware Co marketing notes describe a special sweet pea mixture for the year. It is made by combining the twelve choicest varieties grown by the famous Vaughan house in equal proportions. The claim is that it cannot be equalled by any other grower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks ‘Hardware Co
House of. Vaughan
Leasee Galbreath dispute noted in fragment
Readable fragments show a lease issue involving Galbreath as lessee. The brief mentions a tenancy concern and potential action but lacks complete details. Further context would clarify parties, location, and remedies sought.
Pioneers Remembered In Obituary Cluster In Goshen
Multiple long serving Goshen residents died, including Martha A. Mayfield of 701 South Main Street and Mrs. William H. Haverstock, both aged in mid-forties and late eighties, with services planned at Oak Ridge and Waterford cemeteries. Surviving relatives include children, siblings, and in-laws across Goshen, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Jefferson Township contexts.
Receiver reports large losses in Elkhart ventures
The Elkhart County Trust Co. as receiver for the defunct American Mutual Life Co. filed a 65 page report in Elkhart. The manuscript shows substantial funds sunk into Barney Driving Park in Elkhart and the Osborne Colwell Co. of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Trust Co
American Mutual Life Ins. Co
Elkhart
Barney
Osborne-Colwell Company
New York
Daugherty Bros Fifth Annual Horse Sale at Wabash
Flooding has submerged sections of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley track. Roy Swards of Valparaiso is jailed in Battle Creek Michigan for attacking bartender Charles Merritt with a cheese knife. C P Cook of Pierceton, formerly a Elk hart newspaper man, plans to return to Elk hart to enter the insurance field. Howard Hall Jr. of Osceola dies at age two. his father died two years earlier from blood poisoning after being shot while rabbit hunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty Bros
Salo
Wabash
Fort Wayne
Wabash Valley
Roy Swards
Valparaiso
Battle Creek
Mich
Charles Merritt
C. P. Cook
Pierceton
Elkhart
Howard
Edith Hall
Osceola
Personal travel notices from various towns today
James Hahn went to Cincinnati today. Frank Prough traveled to Warsaw this morning. D. H. Mast returned to West Milton Ohio. W. A. Willhide made a business trip to Chicago. Attorney Anthony Deahl was in Warsaw on legal business. Joseph Eckelbarger returned from a visit with his daughter Mrs Burdik in Niles. Hazel McDonald left Lig onier for Las Vegas New Mexico to visit sister Mrs Fred Clapp. Mrs Will Gardner returned from Bristol at John L. Judson's home. John Stotts, once in Logansport, returned home. health not improved. Ervin and Lovina Stahly of Nappanee visited Christian Troyer. returned home today. Aaron and Frank Try Alfred Trainor and Al Carpenter left with horses and farming implements for Humboldt Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hahn
Cincinnati
Frank Prough
Warsaw
D. H. Mast
West Milton
Ohio
W. A. Willhide
Chicago
Anthony Deahl
Joseph Eckelbarger
Burdick
Niles
Hazel McDonald
Ligonier
Las Vegas
New Mex
Fred Clapp
Will Gardner
Bristol
John L. Judson
John Stotts
Logansport
Ervin
Lovina Stahly
Nappanee
Christian Troyer
Aaron
Frank Try
Alfred Trainor
al Carpenter
Humboldt
Canada
Funerals and community notices from Goshen area
The funeral of Catherine Shrock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shrock, will be at Crescent street home Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Charles E. Rice of Elkhart officiates, burial in Oak Ridge cemetery. The funeral of C. M. Shyrer, who died Saturday night in Sedalia, Missouri, was held at 617 South Sixth Street this afternoon, Rev. J. W. Fradenburg officiating, burial under Knights of Pythias lodge auspices. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First M. H. church will meet Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with Mrs. J. Hy. Baker, corner of Fifth and Madison streets. Goshen Carpet Cleaning Works advertises a carpet cleaner with wheel, line shaft, belting and gas engine for sale, cheap if taken at once. Indianapolis News prints a cut of Rev. William P. Pearce assisting in evangelistic services. In Indianapolis, Fort Wayne physicians state J. W. Nusbaum of Warsaw has but a fighting chance for his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. Mayfield
South Main Street
Belmont County
Wheeling
W. Va
Jacob L. Powell
Goshen
Elkhart County
Waterford
Elkhart Township
James H. Mayfield
Judge Chamberlain
Geo. W. Ellis
Middlebury Road
Bristol Road
Mr. Mayfield
Charles Crary
Fred
Ed Powell
Chicago
Elmer E. Oakes
Kessler Building
West
Lincoln Avenue
Methodist Church
Mrs. Haverstock
Elias
Jack Stutsman
S. K. Letherman
E. D. Tipmore
Mager
John L. Judson
Jefferson Township
James Kenyon
James Peak
James
Charles Judson
Olive Anrue
Will Gardner
Indian Creek
John Bby
Bristol Cemetery
Reformed ‘Church
Joseph Rhine
O. A. Rhine
Cincinnati
Clara Rhine-Hale
Michael Gonser
Marion
Ind
Catherine
Arthur Shrock
Crescent Street
Revy
Charles E. Rice
Elkhart
Oak Ridge Cemetery
C. M. Shyrer
Sedalia
Sixth Street
J. W. Fradenburg
The
Knights of Pythias “Lodge
Woman’s Foreign. Missionary Society of the First
M. H
J. Hy. Baker
Fifth and
Madison Street
Goshen Carpet_cleaning works
Subsidy Fight Over Turkey Creek Rail Line
Turkey Creek taxpayers challenge a $10,000 subsidy to the I H C N W railroad after the line opened March 14. Critics say crude line conditions and inadequate passenger facilities void subsidy collection. Legal opinions vary, with some allowing collection within five years, while Goshen Huntington’s President Bell remains confident, counting on the subsidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey Creek Township
Warsaw Union
Railway Corporation
Bell
Goshen-Huntington
Turkey Creek
Fitch B. Cooper Delights Jefferson Theatre Patrons
Irwin theatregoers applaud Fitch B. Cooper for a clever act with frequent changes. He volunteered services at the San Francisco benefit for the K of P last year, and his performances earn royal treatment this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Theatre
Fitch B. Cooper
Cooper
San Francisco
K. of P.’s
Jefferson
Dates for races in the new circuit released
Dates for races in the new circuit are listed as follows Crown Point August 20 to 32 LaPorte August 27 to 30 Valparaiso September 3 to 6 Three Rivers September 10 to 13 Cassopolis September 17 to 20 Benton Harbor September 23 to 27 Bremen October 1 to 4 Bourbon October 8 to 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Point
LaPorte
Amg
Valparaiso
Three Rivers
Cassopolis
Benton Harbor
Bremen
Bourbon
Bankrupts Named in Indianapolis Federal Court
Jacob C. Lane and Lewis C. Shrock of Elkhart were adjudged bankrupts by Judge Anderson in Indianapolis federal court. Lane’s liabilities total 40,796.28 with assets of 487.50, while Shrock, a machinist, lists assets of 106 and liabilities of 810.04.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis C. Shrock
Elkhart
Anderson
Federal
Indianapolis
Illness Rolls Through Waterford and Fair Store staff
Mrs. Oxley of Waterford remains ill days after a fall while two Fair store clerks Lettie and Laura Stutsman suffer from tonsillitis and Francis Close, daughter of James Close of the North Side, has catarrhal fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxley
Waterford
Lettie
Laura Stutsman
Francis Close
James Close
North Side
Seed House Pride and Prompt Service Highlighted
Hundreds of Seed Houses exist yet Vaughan's Seed House stands largest with a varied seed line. The Hawks Hardware Company offers a large goods line but can obtain any item not carried, ordering daily to save postage or express delivery for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Vaughan
Hawks’, Hardware Company
Tuberculosis lecture warns of deadly impact by Dr Hurty
Dr J N Hurty spoke at First M E church on Tuberculosis its prevention and cure under the Bacon Light club. He warned TB kills many, costs millions, and progresses insidiously. Outdoor living and pure air urged. Pasteur Finley Trudeau cited for disease prevention efforts. Beacon Lights praised for providing the free lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
S. F. Spohn
eBacon Light Club
Harty
Indiana
Louis Pasteur
John D. Rockefeller
Pasteur
Carlos Finley
E. L. Trudeau
Hurry
Goshen
Poultry Owners Warned Against Roaming Chickens in City
City marshal Samuel C. Self warns Poultry owners in Goshen Indiana that it is unlawful for owners or custodians of chickens ducks geese or turkeys to permit such poultry to run at large within city limits. Violations after this date will lead to prosecution of all offenders. Date March 19 1907.
Directors to Meet in Indianapolis on Important Matters
Information from Columbia plc indicates directors of the H C C N W road will convene in Indianapolis this week to take action on very important matters. The resignation of A H B Weist Jr as general manager has not yet been announced in Columbia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia PLC
Indianapolis
A. HB
Weist, Jr
Columbia ‘City
Barney Case Is Hard Fight In Subornation Trial
The Richard Carl Barney subornation of perjury case continues in the circuit court with special judge John W Hanan presiding. Testimony from notary William M. Barney and witnesses Magnuson and Stewart suggests the state may finish tonight and jurors may be needed by Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Carl Barney
John Whanan
Miss Magnuson
William M. Barney
Samuel Stewart
Auditor of State
Surveyors of Kalamazoo Elkhart and South Bend in Mishawaka
Five surveyors for the Kalamazoo Elkhart and South Bend Traction Railroad arrived in Mishawaka by carry-all with surveying instruments. They surveyed the South Bend to Mishawaka route from Lasalle avenue to the east riverbank, then along Water street toward Mishawaka and turning south on Bridge street. They hope to cross the river on Bridge street if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo, Elkhart and South Bend Traction Railroad Company
Mishawaka
South Bend
Lasalle Avenue
Water Street
Bridge Street
Sandbagged Traveling Salesman Robbed in South Bend
Claude A Herman of Winstead Connecticut a traveling salesman and son of State Senator Samuel R Hi man was sandbagged and robbed of 600 dollars and a gold watch in South Bend. The assailants fled and have not been apprehended. A church pastry sale is planned at Merritt and Simon window next Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude A. Herman
Winstead, Conn
Samuel’ R. Hi
Merritt & Simon
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D.H
West Wilton
Fine Property
Elkhart Dam
Society News
L. S
Leasee Galbreath’s
Sarah Rhine
William. Haverstock
Sarah Rhene
Sarah, Rhine
Rhine
Holmes County
Indianapolis News
William P. Pearce
Fort. Wayne
State
J.W. Nusbaum
N. W
Samuel C. Self
Goshen, Ind
Mch
Barney Case
WM. M. Barney
Morehead
Rosa Morehead
Ira Sherman Morehead
George R. Harper
Lottie Helfrick
John Helfrick
Charles H. Winchester
Walter S. Hazelton
A. H. Beardsley
Strafford Maxon
Circuit Court
Frederick Tilt
Ari W. Weston
Charles Banfield
John W. Mitchell
Slaughter Granite Company
Daniel Replogle
Stephens & Son
Catherine Willbarger
Abner Holdeman
Admr
Oscar Lehman
Jeremiah Bechtel
Wm. Eicher
Edwin M. Ehlsen
J. S
Eugene Compton
Peter H. Stahly
Elizabeth Hamsher
Hattie Woodard
Tullar J
Norman HE
Shigley
Charles 5. Frank
Sarah Shigley
William A. Hoover
Abraham Sala
John M. Blocher
John M. Stuart
Josiah Miller
Abraham Hoover
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