Public meeting urged over Goshen Winona subsidy clash
Local agitation rises against the Northern Indiana Railway subsidy plan to bring Winona interurban cars through Goshen on the South Main line. Citizens fear loss of city car service, alleged subsidy flaws, and council favoritism, with calls for injunctions and remonstrance to protect Elkhart township and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Railway
Goshen
South Main Street
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Winona Company
Elkhart
Winona Peopl
Ches
Early Evening Closing Agreement for Merchants
Clerks of the city and merchants plan extended early closing of retail stores. The agreement, signed by most merchants, expires April 1 but is aimed to continue through summer and year round. Clerks benefit alongside merchants from the shorter workday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Exchange
Beret
Mrs Rose Scott Hosts Samaritan Sewing Circle
Mrs Rose Scott will tomorrow afternoon entertain the Samaritan Sewing circle at 401 First Street with a social program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Scott
Samaritan Sewing Oeoreloat
First Street
Local names and oddities in a damaged notice
Fragmented text lists residents on South Seventh street and Crescent Street with unclear conditions. References to illness and improvements appear garbled, mentioning Joebn Otto Pha de Chambertain Wag Wo Kind Wir Aewertman and Crescent Street names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faroven
Mre
Pha de Chambertain
Lily
Kind
Aewertman
Crescent Street
Kaer de Gopterohdv
Coal Fallout: City Faces Potential Shortage If Strike Goes Ahead
Unclear sources warn a coal outage could hit the city if the strike by large dealers proceeds. Interviews with Obtatmet suggest the Gate dour a s tine Cabdat be averted but Ga shen may suffer a coal famine without resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prout
Gashen
Glee Club Dance in McNaughton Hall Friday Evening
Members of the Wabash Glee Club will be entertained at a dance in McNaughton Hall after their church appearance. The Imperial orchestra will supply the music. The note also offers thanks to friends who assisted during illness and after the death of George W. Carpenter Jr. I. M. Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Glee Club
McNaughton Hall
Presbyterian Church
Imperial Orchestra
George W. Carpenter, Jr
I. M. Carpenter
Durno the Prestidigitator Headlines Citizens Lecture Course
The second annual Citizens Lecture Course Association program closed with Durno the magician as the main act at Jefferson Theatre drawing a large audience. Two assistants including a violinist impressed, though some numbers fell short. Total receipts reached $2198.55 with a $200.55 balance. About 0 tickets were sold. plans call for another course next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Association
Citizens Lecture Course Association
Durno
Jefferson
Kellar
Hermann
Jefferson Theatre
Slaston
Redpath
Central
Right Spirit Seen Behind Benton Harbor Hospital Drive
The Benton Harbor Michigan effort to build a public hospital mirrors Goshen's plan. George F. Sonner donated 3000 dollars and the Benton Harbor St. Joseph Raceway group contributed. Forty five residents have pledged funds, including doctors like Dr No A. Herring of Goshen, showing strong local support to advance a regional hospital project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
Goshen
Michigan
Creorge FE
Sonner
Benton Harbor & St. Joseph
Benton
Youth in Elkhart Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Lawrence Templeton, 17, is charged with attempting to murder his mother Mrs. O S Templeton of Elkhart. He was brought to Goshen by Supt. Silvers. A likely inquest on his sanity may follow. his father is desirous of sending him to an insane asylum. The case is filed in the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Templeton
Elkhart
O S Templeton
Goshen
Silvers
Etrcuit Cour
Four interurban cars unloaded for Osceola line service
Four of the new interurban cars destined for the St Joseph Osceola line have been unloaded and put in order for service. Six more cars for the South Bend and Southern Michigan line are under construction. Each 32 feet long with a toilet room and crosswise rattan seats, similar in size to existing cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Osceola Burns
South Bend
Cornered Witness Admits Drink on Stand
Rev. S C Strickland, noted anti saloon speaker, faced questions on the witness stand and finally admitted drinking a glass of beer during a dine perhaps in Seth Hae vem, Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oon
Mysterious Transfer Mentioned for Syracuse Man
A fragment notes Martin Vo White of Syracuse being admitted to an institution at Logansport and to be taken there soon. The text is unclear and includes disorderly phrasing about travel and mental state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Vo White
Syracuse
Adjilaol
Lonecliff
Logansport
Veo Oweurs Olil
Exaggerated illness report about Louis Ko Hawks in Port Arthur
The claim that Louis Ko Hawks is seriously ill in Port Arthur Texas is exaggerated. He is not well but able to travel and expects to work from home within a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ko Hawks
Port Arthur
Tex
Horses Sold At Public Auction By Gawthrop and Brown
Gawthrop and Brown sold a car load of horses here yesterday at public auction. Prices ranged as high as 182 dollars and 50 cents, with bidders competing for a variety of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gawthrop & Brown
Mishawaka Trust and Savings Co Seeks Depositors
The Mishawaka Trust and Savings Co announces it is inviting deposits from all who wish to save money. The notice emphasizes encouraging savings and securing funds through the bank's services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka Trust & Savings Co
Real Estate Loans Abstracts of Title
George R. Harper files abstracts of title and related real estate loan records. The notice outlines property transactions and title actions, with dates and involved parties for public record purposes. Regular updates detail liens, transfers, and assurances of title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Harper
Walker Beats Stutz in Quiet Title Suit Enjoining Sheriff Sale
In the Mrs. Fiannah Walker versus Eugene E. Stutz quiet title action a verdict for the plaintiff was returned after a short jury deliberation. The case involved ownership of the Goshen Folding Bed Company property and contest over a $5,000 note later totaling about $10,009 with interest. The court enjoined the sheriff from a planned sale begun after an October 1905 execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiannah Walker
Eugene E. Stutz
Goshen
Stutz
Galvanized Pails Bargain at Bickels Main Street
Heavy eight quart galvanized pails offered at 18 cents each by Bickel's Main Street Grocery. Home phone 780.
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Bickel
Main Street
Fancy Irish Mackerel At 8 Cents Each
Bickel's Main Street Grocery advertises Fancy Irish Mackerel for eight cents per can with home phone contact 730.
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Bickel
Main Street
Former Goshen Woman Weds in Trinity M E Parsonage
Emma Rice Zigler, mother of Mrs. Ed Zigler, marries John B Simeral of Toronto at Trinity M E parsonage with Rev. Somerville Light officiating. The 54 year old groom and 41 year old bride wed after childhood ties in Canton Ohio and funeral reunions. They plan to move to Toronto where Simeral leads a carpentry department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Rice
Ed Zigler
John
Carpenter
Trinity M. E. Church
Lecture Talent Engaged for 1906 07 Citizens Course
The Citizens Lecture Course Association signed contracts with Slayton Redpath and Central bureaus for talent for the 1906 07 course. The cost is 80 dollars. Featured speakers include Bob Taylor ex governor of Tennessee John B DeMotte Roberson lecturer at Russia Jonora Jackson violinist formerly of Elkhart Ernest Wray ONeill A committee will solicit subscriptions for tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Lecture Course Association
Slayton, Redpath and
Central Bureaus
Roberson
Russia
Jonora Jackson
Elkhart Ity
Ernest Wray O'Neill
Mortuary notices list two deaths in Elkhart area
Bernice Harker aged 12 daughter of Frank Harker of Elkhart died there last night of brain fever Myrtle Shearer Teeters wife of William H Teeters born in 1884 died in Cleveland township survived by husband one son and her parents
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Harker
Bernice Harker
Frank Harker
Elkhart
Teeters
Myrtle Shearer Teeters
Wiliam H. Teeters
Cleveland Township
Toledo vaudeville star Miss Lillian Hoerlein rises in stage
Miss Lillian Hoerlein daughter of Henry Hoerlein once of Goshen now a Toledo saloonist earns 125 dollars weekly as prima donna in Gay New York. she recently wed actor Edward C Adams after early vaudeville success in Toledo and a hit in New York. she is cousin to Fred Nelderauer of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Hoerlein
Henry Hoerlein
Goshen
Toledo, Ohio
New York
Hoerlein
Edward C. Adams
Toledo
Him
Fred Nelderauer
Hoerleins
Miss Houerlein
Co operative Construction to Apply for Franchise in Indiana
The Co operative Construction company of Chicago will apply for a franchise in St. Joseph and LaPorte counties within 30 days. A survey of the projected third rail system in both counties has been approved, and the company says it is ready to begin construction work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-operative Construction Company
Chicago
St. Joseph
LaPorte
Packard traded for South Bend residence property
M. M. Ulery exchanged his Packard automobile with A. G. Hagey a South Bend attorney for a residence in South Bend. Ulery plans to travel to Indianapolis later in the week to inspect several new machines with intent to buy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Ulery
Packard
A. G. Hagey
South Bend
Newspaper Plant Moves From Convoy to New Paris
Stanley B. Dustman plans this week to move his newspaper operation from Convoy Ohio to New Paris and will publish from the latter town soon. He issued his last Convoy paper last week. Also a local ad lists tin ware prices: three quart heavy buckets 10 cents, six quart 15 cents, 10 quart double tins 22 cents, 10 quart dish pans 25 cents. Delivered citywide by Bickel's Main street grocery. Home phone 780.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley B. Dustman
Convoy, O
New Paris
Convoy
Bickel
Main Street
Walter Brown Attacks Wilson Collins From Fort Leavenworth
In a letter to the editor from Fort Leavenworth Kansas Walter Brown denies being unruly at Elkport prison. He claims he has not lost good time and accuses his brother in law Collins of bank defalcations and thefts that inflated his company debt. Brown cites a political deal involving a U.S. senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Elkwort Bank
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Brown
Warsaw Union
Collins
Elkhart
United States
Grand Opening of Stiver and Smith Furniture Co
The Stiver and Smith Furniture Co invites Joshen residents to a grand opening at their new Jefferson theatre block store on Thursday March 29. The social event runs 2 30 to 5 and 7 to 10 with Imperial Orchestra performing over 40 numbers. Acotture eight room cottage on the second floor is shown for brides and grooms to imagine their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiver and Smith Furniture Co
Joshen
Jefferson Theatre
Occason
Indiana
Goshen
Imperial Orchestra
Death of Jno Schaffer Near Woodland
John Schaffer died at age 50 in his Woodland area home after rheumatism affected his heart. He left a wife and three children. He was described as a physical giant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland
St. Joseph County
Jno
Schaffer
Mr. Schaffer
Funeral for A. R. Ward at residence Sunday 2 PM
The funeral for A. R. Ward will be held at the residence 413 First Street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. E. A. Vannuys of the Presbyterian church will conduct the service, reflecting Ward's membership in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Ward
First Street
E. A. Vannuys
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Ward
Special Opening for Ladies at Leas and Galbreath Millinery
Leas and Galbreath extend a special invitation to every lady to inspect their millinery ring. Opening Thursday Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leas & Galbreath
For' Reat A 4 room flat furnished for housekeeping
Property listing notes a four room flat suitable for housekeeping at 110 South Seventh. Details on size features or amenities are unreadable in the fragment.
Whitley Spelling Contest At Columbia City
The Whitley county spelling contest held in Columbia City last Saturday lasted three hours. First prize went to Agnes Ward, 12, seventh grade, winning an International dictionary and $10. Lizzie Kantner, also 12, fifth grade, took the second prize, an International dictionary. A 19 year old boy, Sylvan Miller, earned a collegiate dictionary for third. Twenty seven contestants, ten boys and seventeen girls, competed. Hon. Thomas R. Marshall praised the students and stressed correct spelling. Judge Dr N I Kitheart praised the fairness and accuracy. The contestants challenged local residents who have not attended school since 1881.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley County
Democrat
Columbia City
Agnes Ward
Lizzie Kantner
Sylvan Miller
Thomas R. Marshall
N. I. Kitheart
New Music Store Opens in Goshen by Beyerle and Croop
Beyerle and Croop opened a new music store in Goshen offering Baldwin pianos and latest sheet music. The owners, young and trusted, promise a first class shop with fair, courteous treatment and broad selections for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyerle & Croop
Goshen
Fort Wayne Woman Sued City Over Bridge Collapse
Grace Lyons sought 3600 damages after her mother was killed when a bridge fell. The case revealed Lyons had a husband, Herbert Eschenfelder, a paroled convict from Jeffersonville, whom she had married before the suit and not disclosed to her lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lyons
Fort Wayne
Herbert Eschenfelder
Jeffersonville
Young People’s City Union Plans Prosecution in South Bend Liquor Case
The Young People’s City Union says it has secured ample evidence of liquor law violations in South Bend and will prosecute. The group aims to test the authorities by pursuing punishment of violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s City Union
South Bend
Union
May Appeal Notre Dame Case Reaches Supreme Court
Winkler Bros of South Bend intend to appeal against the University of Notre Dame after a jury awarded $5000 to the plaintiffs following an all night session. The appeal seeks review by the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Winkler Bros
South Bend
University of Notre Dame
Indiana Scoops Opium Penalty Gap Found by Police Raid
Indiana law has no penalty for opium use. South Bend police raided a Chinese chop suey establishment and arrested several opium smokers, seizing quantities of the drug in a notable enforcement action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
South Bend
Middlebury Hosts Third Monthly Stock Sale
Middlebury held its third monthly stock sale with many horses and cattle sold at fair prices. The event proves profitable for local farmers and is expected to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Dealing in Michigan Land by Middlebury Lawyer
Martin Hoover, a Middlebury lawyer, takes a Michigan land agency and will run excursions there this summer while retaining his Middlebury office. Hoover recently sold 10,000 acres of Michigan land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Martin Hoover
Middlebury
Mic. Mich
Hoover
Will of Klondike millionaire left to his 15 year old son
The last will of Frank Phiscator of Sct Joseph and Klondike fame, who recently died by suicide in San Francisco, was found in a safe on his Eldorado creek claim. All property is left to his 15 year old son Frank, who attends school in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccircuit Court
Trout Creek
Washington Township
Zigler
H. W. Kantz
Frank Phiscator
Sct
Joseph
Klondike
San Francisco
Eldorado Creek
Frank
Portland
Depraved Elkhart Attack Raises City Alarm
Miss Hazel Ludolph aged 18 daughter of Henry Ludolph of Elkhart was assaulted on the streets by an unknown man. The report notes such attacks have become frequent in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Hazel Ludolph
Henry Ludolph
Bible Class Sends Donation to Aid Japan Famine Relief
The Winona Bible class contributed 23 dollars for famine relief in Japan. The donation supports relief efforts for Japanese civilians affected by widespread hunger and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Winona Bible Class
Traction Terminal Delay Sparks Goshen Police Committee Move
Goshen common council in special session passes first reading of a loop ordinance giving Northern Indiana Railway limited rights to use Washington Fifth and Clinton Streets. A council police committee is created to overhaul policing, aiming to establish headquarters and formal duties while awaiting mayoral appointment next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Knox
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Washington, Fifth
Clinton Streets
Northern [Indiana Railway Company
Lincoln Avenue
Menaugh
Messrs
Rimpler
Hartzler
Fort Wayne to acquire interurban line in April
Fort Wayne will gain another interurban route on April 15 when the Toledo and Chicago Interurban Co opens its Auburn Fort Wayne line. It is expected to extend to Goshen. Also listed are fuel prices for various wood products from L. J. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Toledo & Chicago Interurban Co
Auburn-Ft. Wayne
Goshen
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Joebn Otto
South Seventh Steed
Leven
Glee Club
Prestidigitator
Benton Harbor, Mich
Preacher
Martin White
The
Goshen Folding Bed Co
Mrs. Walker
George W
Blanche Dunmire
Rufus Buzzara
Rufus Wilbert Dunmire
Grand Trunk Western Railway Company
Mabel Clarke
Lafayette
Miss Clarks
Miss Clark
Probate Court
Elizabeth Weaver
Chas. T. Green
Admr
Florence Morgan
Francis M. Peoples
Edward Danis
Melvin A. Demarest
George J. Cline
Jos. Gallagher
Admer
Hiram Hildreth
John FP. Jarvis
Bal
Tullar J. Woodard
Strafford Maxon
Frush
Lavina Frush
Lristo
Charles Long
Thomas Middleton
Harvey W. Kantz
Elkhart Review
Bob Taylor
Tennes
John B. DeMotte
Return Engage
Daeury
Mortuary Record
New
Paris
Wilson Collins
John Schaffer
Nea
NEW Music Store
Notre Dame
Phiscator
Winona Railway Company
Gosnen College
New Road
Rhodes, Widner
Jenner
Goshen Aml
Eighth
Ninth Street
Madison Street
Eighth Street
L. J. Brooks
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