Goshen High entries planned for Interscholastic Meet
Goshen High school field and track team finalized entries for the Northern Indian Interscholastic meet in South Bend on May 11. Entries include Starbuck Berry Bigler in sprints and relays, Wallgren and Phillips in hurdles, Vance Wallgren and Culp in middle distances, plus field events such as Disus Throw Burkley Simmons Landgreaver and High Jump Starbuck Berry. Orations go to Lloyd Yoder and Nelson Blough declamations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
South Bend
Starbuck
Berry Bigler
Phillips
Wallgren
Vance
Culp
Berry
Bigler
Kelly
Wiseman
Lloyd Yoder
Nelson Blough
Richard Harding Davis
Goshen High School
Three Ball Games Arranged For Goshen Team By Dresch
Goshen manager Dresch schedules three ball games at Tonawanda Park starting May 9 against the Krumpetz Giants of Elkhart. A May 30 doubleheader against the Spires of South Bend tops the slate. Goshen players include Wilson Tobias Bamberger Starbuck Oppenheim Goldstein Irwin Kelly Leon Kelly Rice Hutchinson Miles Betz with uniforms arriving tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresch
Goshen
Tonawanda Park
Krumpetz Giants
Elkhart
Spires of
South Bend
Goshen Greys
Wilson
Tobias
Bamberger
Starbuck
Oppenheim
Goldstein
Irwin
Kelly
Leon Kelly
Rice
Hutchinson
Miles
Betz
Mortuary Record Walmer Details
Mrs. Noah Walmer aged 84 died Saturday at her Elkheart area home six miles south. She leaves two sons Noah and Solomon. Funeral services were held Monday at Yellow Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmer
Noah Walmer
Elkhart
Noah
Solomon
Yellow Creek
Former Goshen Resident Achieves Pittsburg Mercantile Success
W. C. B. Harrison recently met George Allen, once a Goshen resident, who succeeded F. W. B. Minnich in local hardware and is now thriving in the mercantile business in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
George Allen
W. C. B. Harrison
Goshen
F. W. B. Minnich
Allen
Pittsburg
Lake Shore Pays Taxes to County Treasurer
Lake Shore railway company paid the first installment of its taxes to County Treasurer C A Croop amounting to 33104 34 dollars. Credits include 4505 20 dollars for road tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Railway Company
C. A. Croop
Ashley Bank Robbery Report
Robbers dynamited the Ashley bank safe and secured 8 dollars. A remaining sum of 80 dollars and a certificate of deposit for 1800 dollars were left in the vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Bank
Rogers Band and Orchestra To Fill Winona Engagement
Rogers band and orchestra will fill the annual engagement at Winona Assembly during the week of July 1st. The event marks the group’s second straight season in this station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Band
Winona Assembly
Latta Improves. Calls to Inspect Hawks Hardware Offers
Latta shows continued improvement and is reported in satisfactory condition by his physician. The notice urges cautious shopping for gas stores and points to Garland at Hawks Hardware Co with big circulars for prices and Lion Store as a reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. CG. Latta
Garland
Hawks Hardware Co.’s
Neidig retires from Sanders Hay Neidig Co
David W. Neidig retires from the Sanders Hay and Neidig corporation after selling his stock to Daniel A. Sanders Harry M. Sanders and George W. Hay who plan to build a double store room at 210 212 South Main Street Neidig remains a stockholder in the Jefferson Theatre Co and his retirement does not affect that stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders, Hay & Neidig Co
David W. Neidig
Sanders, Hay & Neidig Corporation
Daniel A. Sanders
Harry M. Sanders
George W. Hay
South Main Street
Mr. Neidig
Jefferson Block
Sanders, Hay & Neidig Company
Jefferson Theatre Co
Ligonier Plans Electric Line With T and C Interurban
Ligonier officials expect to build westward this year and have the poles and wires ready to deliver current to the Ligonier switchboard even if steel laying is delayed. Offer price is not known but likely near three cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
T. & C. Interurban Company
Asphalt Paving Scrutinized in South Bend By Barber Co
A. E. Dow tests Washington street pavement laid by Barber Co in South Bend. If findings are unfavorably, Barber Co faces suit on a $40,000 guarantee bond. Street from Michigan to Walnut reportedly in bad shape as brick paving returns this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Barber Company
A. E. Dow
Barber Co
Washington Street
Michigan
Walnut
Theatres Open to Independent Attractions on Syndicate Circuit
The theatrical syndicate opens all houses including the Jefferson in Goshen and the Sommers circuit to independent attractions. David Belasco and Harrison Grey Fiske announce they will refuse to book in syndicate controlled theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatrical Syndicate
Jefferson
Goshen
Sommers
David Belasco
Harrison Grey Fiske
Marion Council Considers Circus License Rise
The Marion City council plans to raise the circus license from 50 to 500 dollars amid a dispute over Hagenbeck-Wallace press agent supplying free show tickets. He left 14 tickets, the mayor took six and the controller eight, provoking offense among councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Horses Shipped to Buffalo Market from Elkhart County
A car load of Elkhart county horses was shipped by W. O. Elliott to the Buffalo market today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Elkhart County
W. O. Elliott
Change of program at .5 cent theatre advertises daily
An advertisement notes an entire change of program every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the .5 cent theatre with continuous performances. All seats are five cents. H. EB. Kauffman, formerly of Goshen, is now located at Rock Ford, Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EB. Kauffman
of. Goshen
Rock Ford
Col
5 Cent Theatre
New Officers Elected To Lead Woman's Musical Club
The Woman's Musical club elected officers for the coming year at Goshen Public Library. President Mrs. F. Spohn and vice presidents M C Dow Jr Herbert Adarr and Bessie Watts. Rec Sec Miss Gertrude Dausman Cor Sec Miss Martha Storer Treas Mrs L P J Croop Librarian Miss Beulah Kreider. Public musicale planned Friday at Madison street building under Miss Magor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Musical Club
Goshen Public Library
F. Spohn
M. C. Dow, Jr
Herbert Ad
Bessie Watts
Gertrude Dausman
Martha Storer
L. P. J. Croop
Beulah Kreider
I. J. Becknell
Madison Street
Fisherman Acquitted In Net Possession Case In Kosciusko
Mack Sharp of Syracuse was acquitted in Kosciusko circuit court on a charge of possessing a net. The affidavit by Fish Commissioner Vandeford alleged a search found the net at Sharp’s home. Sharp, supported by his wife, denied owning a net and a deputy warden arrested Phillip and Isaac Kuhn after a scuffle resulting in injuries. a doctor treated them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko
Mack Sharp
Syracuse
Sharp
Vandeford
Fort Wayne
John Rigney
Phillip
Isaac Kuhn
Kuhn
Mendelssohn Hymn of Praise Concert by First M. E. Choir
Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise cantata to be performed by the First M. E. choir in June with twenty trained voices. A special orchestra will be formed for the occasion. The first rehearsal was held Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendelssohn
M. E
Special Tonight at the Irwin Theater
Miss Sylvia Lake from Elk Hart appears in character songs and dances at the Irwin Theatre. The local entertainer is expected to be a hit as she performs tonight in a special program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Irwin
Sylvia Lake
Miss Lake
Elkhart
Bone Found in Patient's Intestine During Apppendectomy
Miss Wilda Crofoot of near Kendallville was operated on for appendicitis at Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne. Surgeons found a bone about a half inch long lodged in the large intestine and she will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda Crofoot
Kendallville
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne
Water rents due date set to January first
After water rents are paid to the city treasurer Jane ist for the current year they will hereafter fall due on Jan. ist The new duplicate is so arranged This system will meet with general approval
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Practically Settled Absorption of Bell Plants in Midwest
It is said to be practically settled that the Independent telephone interests will absorb the Bell plants in the middle west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone
Bell
Middle West
Births At Yoder Home A Daughter Born Today
A daughter was born today to Mr and Mrs Charles I Yoder of 906 South Sixth Street. Social at the First M E church Friday night May 3rd supper 15 cents menu lists chicken croquettes and peas mashed potatoes chicken gravy and hot rolls pickles jelly coffee lemon ice and cake come and bring your family. John H Wood jailed at Leavenworth for wrecking the First National Bank at Matthews may secure his freedom in a short time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mgr
Harry Black
Lafayette
Hascall Hotel
L. B. Noble
Noble J. Dillday
J. M. Ross
W. W. B. Hedgepeth
Carrie Hinderer
South Seventh Street
Pedro
R. A. Brouse
Toledo
Julia Klein
Maude Delotter
Jefferson Cafe
Charles I. Yoder
South Sixth Street
M. E
John H. Wood
Federal
Leavenworth
Kas
First National Bank
Matthews
Jump From Moving Train Fatal for Elkhart Man Helmuth Riebe
Helmuth Riebe aged 68, longtime Lake Shore employee in Elkhart, jumped from a moving train near the Elkhart station. He suffered two broken ribs, a badly hurt spine and internal injuries. doctors fear death. He jumped when the train failed to stop, and a coach step struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmuth Riebe
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Riebe
Prospects Rise for Goshen Syracuse Rail Line Construction
A 1907 letter from C. E. Merrifield to Ben Raupfer reports New York financiers may back a restructured Goshen to Syracuse line. Proposals include capitalizing a new company at 50000 with stock swaps, issuing new bonds to old bondholders, paying debts, and obtaining subsidy funds to prevent receiver sale while investors review terms. The Columbia City Post notes the subsidy vote and locals favor finishing the north south route to Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Raupfer
Columbia City
S. H. C. C. & N. W. Railway Company
Indianapolis
Benj. Raupfer
Ind
New York
Cc. E. Merrifield
Columbia City Post
Syracuse
Goshen
Merrifield
Huntington
Huntington and
Goshen Road
Local Marriages and Deaths Across Several Counties
Miss Theresa Weaver and Peter Weaver wed in Auburn on Monday. Mrs Elmer Boughey of Noble County died Monday near Kendallville. Thirteen sacks of flour and feed were stolen from the Ashley mill. Abraham Weldy of Union township Adams County died at 70. Mrs Jane Shultz aged 95 died in Lima LaGrange County. S F Bowser Co of Fort Wayne bought Adams County’s finest team for 785 dollars. Jonathan Haas of Wabash County died at 88. Thomas Gallivan of Poneto critically ill from a buggy runaway in Bluffton. William Lennig south of Elkhart dragged by barbed wire, arm and side lacerations. The remains of Paul Klinard were brought to Garrett for interment after a locomotive boiler explosion near Moberly. Lawrence Archbold narrowly escaped death from contact with a live wire near Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Weaver
Garrett
Peter Weaver
Fort Wayne
Auburn
Elmer Boughey
Noble County
Kendallville
Ashley
Abraham Weldy
Union Township
Adams County
Jane Shultz
Lima
Lagrange County
Decatur
S. F. Bowser Company
Jonathan Haas
Wabash County
Wabash
Thomas Gallivan
Poneto
John Gallivan
Bluffton
William Lennig
Elkhart
Paul Klinard
Moberly
Springfield
Lawrence Archbold
Michigan City Council Grants New Franchise to Murdock Line
The Michigan City council approves a new franchise for Murdock Line and clarifies rights for other companies under prior franchises, ending years of dispute over varied authorizations and responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan’ City’ Council
Ten Thousand club builds Warsaw industrial campaign
Warsaw raises a $20,000 fund requested by the Commercial committee of the Ten Thousand club to adequately fortify and equip for a systematic drive to develop the city's industrial prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ten Thousand Club
Great May Sale at Goshen Buggy Top Co Opens May 2
Notice states Goshen Buggy Top Co will close at 1 p m each Saturday from May 1 to Oct 1. A ten day sale begins May 2 offering hundreds of money values at Lion Store. Also reports a church meeting at 7 30 p m at 606 Hast Madison St and a rental inquiry for a restaurant or barber shop space. City garbage wagon to begin rounds when warm weather arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Buggy
Lion’ Store
Ladies and Society of the
German M. B. Church
Pastor Declines Call Over Ill Health At Trinity
The Rev. L. P. Jacobs of Fort Wayne now in Salem Oregon declined a call to pastor Trinity Lutheran due to ill health. Rev. C. E. Cressler, the retiring pastor, leaves Monday for Bridgewater Michigan for an indefinite period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Jacobs
Ft. Wayne
Salem
Ore
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. E. Cressler
Bridgewater
Mich
Actor Harry Hays Weds Ruby Kissiman in Ill Dora Wood Company
Actor Harry A Hays from Wabash to Peru married Miss Ruby Kissiman actress from the Dora Wood troupe is confined by illness with typhoid fever in a sick bed while the company tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry, A. Hays
Wabash
Peru
Ruby Kissiman
Dora Woodruff Company
Blacksmith Frank Jackson in critical Os sian suicide attempt
Frank Jackson a former Ft. Wayne blacksmith attempted self harm in Os sian by firing a bullet into his head. He remained in critical condition with poor chances of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jackson
Ft. Wayne
Ossian
Family dispute ends in arrest after attack during lumber haul
Jacob Born aged 68 of Whitley County causes the arrest of his son Loren Born aged 28 after Loren struck him on the back with a club during a dispute over hauling lumber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Born
Whitley County
Loren Born
Landlord Waldron Plans Move to California After Lease
Frank Waldron, landlord of Hotel Hattel, arranges to locate in California when his lease ends next October. He may relocate to Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Frank Waldron
Hotel Hattel
Los Angeles
Wakarusa Commencement Exercises Planned This Evening
Goshen residents including Prof Gorsline and his male quartet will attend the Wakarusa commencement exercises to be held this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Goshen
Prof
Gorsline
Young men urged to meet at circuit court Saturday
Notices call young men entering the corn club to assemble in the circuit court room at 1 30 oclock on Saturday afternoon May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Club
Circuit Court Room
Goshen School Enrollment Edges Up by About 100
The Goshen city school enumeration indicates a total around 2,400 students, marking a gain of approximately 100 students. This reflects a modest enrollment increase reported in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen City
Property Change and Local Arts at Popwar Playhouse
Harvey J. Schrock sold Daniel R. Yoder a West Clinton street property for 2500 dollars. The Vau dette theatre presents Retribution and Billy Goes to a Party, with Miss Lyman performing the illustrated song Alice, Where Art Thou Going. Continuous show with all seats five cents. Forsdale residence property on Sixth Street features modern conveniences and a fine location. See Kesler and Ransberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey J. Schrock
Daniel R. Yoder
West Clinton Street
Vaudette Theatre
Billy
Popwar Playhouse
Sixth Street
Kesler and Ransberg
Suit to Quiet Title and Local Notices from Elkhart Court
Oscar Jay for David G Lehman sues Abner Stilson Jr et al to quiet title to Elkhart township farmland. Marriage licenses list Burris Walley McDowell Starr. Paternity case in Justice Whisler's Court settled with 300 payment. child is three weeks old. Fuller murder trial costs settled. two deeds to John Fuller, one for one third of Libby Fuller estate for 1000, another for 16 acres for 2000. Will of Elmer Simmons probated. legacies for children and widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jay
David G. Lehman
Abner Stilson, Jr
Elkhart Township
William ©. Burris
Elkhart
Bessie Smith Walley
Harlan A. McDowell
Nellie G. Starr
Justice Whisler
Edna Peffley
James Hatfield
Goshen
Fuller
John J. Fuller
Lewis Fuller
Personal notes from the region highlight travels and visits
A roundup of residents traveling to Chicago Quincy Mich Memphis Tenn and nearby towns. Many visits include Miss Catherine Parfitt, Mrs. Albert Studebaker, Miss Feannie Burnstein, Mrs. Radcliff, and Mr. and Mrs. Albright. Mentions weekend trips and planned relocations to Jackson Elkhart Middlebury and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Goldburg
Chicago
E. L. Jones
J. F. Poyser
Quincy
Mich
Joe H. Lesh
Memphis
Tenn
Rigney
Warsaw
Catherine Parfitt
Rabbi Weinstein
Dowaginc
H. D. Rough
Elkhart
R. C. Viskniskki
Albert Studebaker
Waterloo
Feannie Burnstein
Fort Wayne
Radcliff
Pierceton
Bertha Galbreath
E. M. Albright
Albert Shurtz
Haton
O. George Kitson
D. H. Lehman
Oak Ridge Cemetery
W. H. Holdeman
Jackson Township
Method
Henry Hippensteel
Bippus
Ind
Mann
Howard Hopkins
White Pigeon
W. J. Quinn
South
Frank Sailor
Middlebury
Moses Hostettler
Earl Smith
Perry Bash
K. Griffith
Peter DeBoer
Nappanee
B. F. Garman
Son Ward
Kansas City
Albert Whitehead
New Paris
Frank P. Abbott
Ruby Abbott
John H. Abbott
Los Angeles
California
Anna Lyons
Pasadena
B. G. Schaefer
F. Spohn
G. W. Spohn
Goshen Graduates Stage Play For Commencement
Goshen board of education sets June 8 and 9 for commencement with 45 graduates the largest class in district history. Dr F J Miller of Chicago University to lecture June 3 in the high school assembly. Instead of essays, graduates perform the German play Princess Elizabeth of England at Irwin Opera House June 4. Rev H A Vannuys to deliver baccalaureate sermon June 2. graduates to wear caps and gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Goshen
F. J. Miller
Chicago University
Princess Elizabeth of England
Irwin Opera House
H. A. Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
Public School Music Program by Wo man’s Club
The Wo man’s Musical club postpones its Public School Music program to Friday afternoon at the Madison street building. Miss Major will direct the program showcasing music education in grades 1 through 7 with specific times from 1:15 to 3:05. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Musical Club
Madison Street
Community notices mix at local venues
Reformed church supper planned for May 9 at a Baptist church lecture on The Fall of Jericho tomorrow night. Wabash Athletic Association to build a $15,000 home. Hawks Hardware hosts a rubber mat sale. Goshen city property farm for sale or trade. Farrell & Gillett advertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wabash Athletic Association
Hawks Hardware Co
Jericho
Baptist Church
Goshen City
Farrell & Gillett
Kaye
Chicago
the. Baptist ‘Church
Ashe Ja
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goshen H. S
Mortuary Record
Lion Store
D. W. Neidig
Society News
H. M. Widner
O. L. Fuller
J. H. Gotham
P. M. Gortner
W. E. Minnich
Rufus Minnich
LeRoy Minnich
Rufus Moyer
Eph Culp
W. W. Poyser
John W. L. Moran
W. L.stonex
Son
Elmer Simmons
O. L. Simmons
Wilma F
Mildred I
Noble L. Simmons
Clara A. Simmons
Vaudette
Princess Elizabeth
England
the Irwin
Dr. Miller
Gill’s
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