Unknown man killed by Lake Shore train near Millersburg
The body of a about 24 year old man was found beside the Lake Shore tracks two miles west of Millersburg. The head was severed and identification unlikely. he wore fine clothes and carried several cards from saloons and contracting firms. The body went to the Silver morgue for possible identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Millersburg
Marshal Self
Silver
Dewey
Gary
Ind
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Michigan City
Mistaken Signal Causes Near Miss At Eddy Street Crossing
A west bound freight conductor signaled a Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana interurban to pass. The freight engineer misread the signal and backed into the interurban, tipping it onto its side but causing no injuries. Fourteen interurban passengers from Goshen and nearby stops were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy Street
Grand Trunk Railroad
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Company
Goshen
Discharges in Indiana National Guard Lead to Honorable and Dishonorable Drops
Five soldiers of the Indiana National Guard are discharged with and without honor by order issued by Maj. Gen. W. J. McKee. Discharges without honor affect Co. G, 1st Inf., at Goshen for nonattendance at drill. names include Privates Grover Bowman Mervin Chiddister Earl Hine Oliver Horn and Charles Levering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana National Guard
W. J. McKee
Co. G, 1St Inf
Goshen
Grover Bowman
Mervin Chiddister
Earl Hine
Oliver Horn
Charles Levering
War on Impure Milk Campaign in Indiana Counties
Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, launches a milk crusade in Elkhart county and plans statewide action. He cites 10,000 annual child deaths from impure milk and urges officials to prosecute dairymen who violate the law. Circulars go to mayors urging united effort to curb milk adulteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Elkhart
Hurty
State Department
United Action
May term meets next Monday with bridge licenses on docket
The regular May term of the commissioners court opens next Monday and runs through the week. Bridge contracts will be the main item on the agenda and no liquor license fight is expected. Four license applications are on file for Golshen and Elkhart with no remonstrances filed. all will be granted without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Golshen
Elkhart
Injured in Peculiar Way on Winona-Peru Line Grade
Levi Bruce of Akron employed by Harry A Butterfield on the Winona Peru line grade near Burket Konseiusko county tried to open a knife in his pocket last evening. He stooped over and was seriously stabbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Bruce
Akron
Harry A. Butterfield
Winona- Peru
Burket
Konseiusko County
Elkhart Fourth Ward Saloonmen File 412 Withdrawals
Attorney R B Proctor representing the saloonmen of the Fourth ward filed 412 withdrawals to curb temperance remonstrance. The move targets blocking opposition efforts in that district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Proctor
Fourth Ward
Elkhart
Osceola Resident John W. Leonard Dies at 86
John W. Leonard, long time Osceola area resident, died at his home one mile southwest of Osceola at age 86 from complications of age related diseases. He was among the county’s earliest settlers. Funeral arrangements were not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
John W. Leonard
St. Joseph County
Elkhart Pupils Perform Cantata at Bucklen Opera House
Pupil performers under Miss Lida Edmonds presented a cantata and operetta in Elkhart last night. The Bucklen Opera House hosted a large audience for the school program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Lida Edmonds
Bucklen
Eilkhart
Brooks Occupy Clint Tiedeman Property and Remodeling Plans
Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Brooks reside at Clint Tiedeman property on Seventh Street and plan remodeling of their Fifth Street home. Bishop John Haxen White of Michigan City will visit St James Church on Sunday May 17 and confirm a dasa of 15 or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Brooks
Clint Tiedeman
Seventh Street
Mr. Brooks
Fifth Street
White
John Haxen White
Michigan City
St. James Church
Wages Cut Ten Percent at Sandusky Portland Cement Co
The Sandusky Portland Cement Company has reduced wages by 10 percent for its workers. L. J. Brooke confirmed the measure amid ongoing labor and production adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky Portland Cement Co
Haa
Niswander Mary C. Niswander Dead Elkhart Widow Died
Mrs. Mary C. Niswander widow of Andrew Niswander of Elkhart died at 61 after a two year illness begun with a paralytic stroke and followed by gangrene. Survived by four sons George Andrew Frank and D B Niswander all of Elkhart a brother David Houdyshell of Oregon and a sister in Ohio. They came to Elkhart city from the west 35 years ago. Mr. Niswander died 19 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Ohio
Pleasant 45th birthday surprise for Mrs J B Hurtzler
Society notes report a pleasant surprise for Mrs J B Hurtzler at her West Queen Street home to honor her 45th birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hurtzler
West Queen Street
Treatment in Chicago For John Wier Of Ligonter
John Wier of Ligonter is under doctor care in Chicago in critical condition. His blood shows only 25 percent red corpuscles though 95 percent is normal. He will stay in Chicago for a week. if no relief, he plans to return home. The physician cannot determine a cause for his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Wier
Ligonter
Premium list review for Elkhart county fair
A committee led by Mrs. J. B. Andrews Mrs. Seth Manning and Mrs. H. R. Whitmer met to finalize the premium net for the Elkhart county fair to be held September 14 through 18. Press reports from New York state Amelia Bingham of Hicksville Ohio is in a dying condition after a relapse from peritonitis operation. Authorities caution to seek Max Saunders of the Pawnee Bill Wild West show who abducted Ralph Ramsey in Indianapolis. A Hawke Hardware Co ball bearing lawn mower is cited in a light remark. Large modern house for rent on South Third Street inquire at Lott’s fruit store AE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Calanthe Lodge No
Sanders-Hay
South Main Street
D. Aston Letherman
Lamar Gillette
F. B. Leaming
Warren Berkey
Joseph Farrell
James A. Arthur
M. W. Starr
George Bowser
James S. Drake
Arthur Estes
Harry Reiff
O. M. Kinnison
Fred Nymeyer
S. F. Spohn
Edgar O. Lehman
John Snobarger
Bernice Gardner
Lois Miller
Helen Shepler
Myra Neidig
Louis
Goshen
Ye. Ags
V. Fink
F. A. Hascall
W. H. Miller
George Alderman
Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Indiana
Harry Wade
J. B. Andrews
Seth Manning
H. R. Whitmer
Elkhart County
New York
Amelia Bingham
Hicksville
Ohio
Max Saunders
Saunder
Ralph Ramsey
Indianapolis
South Third Street
Lott's
Condition of Charles Edward Frank Improves in Epworth
Physicians at Epworth Hospital in South Bend report Charles Edward Frank rests easier today with improved general condition though recovery remains unlikely. The patient is completely paralyzed below the injury and had gas issues yesterday. bloating subsided and he appeared more comfortable. Dr. Miller notified Elkhart Truth that Frank was easier today and in overall better condition than yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Frank
Epworth
Epworth Hospital
South Bend
Mr. Frank
Frank
Drunk man struck by freight train in Elkhart yards
Jack Reynolds of New Haven Conn an electrician walked into a moving Lake Shore freight in Elkhart yards this morning. He was so drunk he was knocked down injured in the arm then dressed by a physician and left town on a freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Jack Reynolds
New Haven
Conn
Lake Shore
Elkhart Yards
Husband and Wife Grimes Stricken Near Wawasee
Mr and Mrs John Grimes of near Ligonier fell seriously ill at Jasper Grimes home near Wawasee while en route to visit sister in law Mrs Isaac Kitson who has since died Little hope remains for the Grimes couple's recovery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grimes
Ligonier
Jasper Grimes
Wawasee
Isaac Kitson
Grimes
Democrats consider McDonald for state senate in Marshall Kosciusko
Debate among Democratic leaders centers on nominating Daniel McDonald for state senator representing the Marshall Kosciusko circuit. Republican nominee is E. W. Higbee of Milford for the same seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Marshall County
Daniel McDonald
Marshall-Kosciusko
E. W. Higbee
Milford
Divorce Granted in Warnaw Case Bertha Blue Wins
In the Bertha Blue versus Homer Blue divorce at Warnaw a decree is granted to the plaintiff. The court awards alimony of 500 dollars and allows Bertha to resume her maiden name Bertha Eherenman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Blue
Homer Blue
Warnaw
Bertha Eherenman
To Move West Dr and Mrs Flint Relocate to Benton Harbor
Dr and Mrs Herbert L Flint renowned hypnotists from Goshen plan to move from Connecticut to Benton Harbor after purchasing a residence there. The move marks a return to active work for the couple who enjoyed local popularity in their earlier years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Flint
Goshen
Connecticut
Benton Harbor
To Complete Grade for South Bend to LaPorte Route
The C B N I company reports the line from South Bend to LaPorte will be finished by May 20. The project aims to finish a grade completion and begin operations thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 3. B. & N. I. Company
South Bend
LaPorte
Man Killed by Lake Shore Train at New Durham
A man fatally struck by a Lake Shore train at New Durham today. identity not released. The incident report notes no further details available as authorities investigate. The piece references Masury's paint and a local hardware firm Hawks Hardware Co as contextual remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Durham
Lake Shore
Baptist pastry sale at Tiver's Furniture Store
Notice lists a Baptist pastry sale held Saturday May 9 at Tiver's Furniture Store. Dr Stage and his family are now located at 818 South Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiver’s Furniture Store
Dr. Stage
South Seventh Street
130 Saloon Remonstrance Moves in Gary Township
Temperance forces in Calumet township filed a remonstrance against liquor traffic in Gary Torrreston and other Calumet areas. The measure, supported by 57 voters, could close 130 saloons if the county commissioners uphold it. Gary, nicknamed the Still City, hosts many saloons on the outskirts. The remonstrance was prepared quietly before brewery interests and saloon keepers realized its existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Calumet Township
Torreston
Question of G A R fate debated in state meeting
Members discuss whether the Grand Army of the Republic will die with its founders or continue as a republic institution. A recommendation for perpetuation in some form will be sent to the next state encampment and then to the national encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
Electric railroad line to connect St Joseph with Chicago by July
The Gary Tribune reports that by July 1 cars will run entirely by electric line from St Joseph to Chicago via the Chicago, Indianapolis and Lake Shore Electric route to South Bend. The order awaits all department heads and workers as the company readies full operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Tribune
St. Joseph
Chicago
C. IL
S. B
South Bend
The
Tribune
Chicago, South Bend and Lake Shore Electric Railway Company
Teachers Returned for Another Year in City Schools
At a school board meeting last evening all city teachers were asked to remain for another year. No resignations would keep the same corps of instructors as last year. Miss Lilian B. Michael was engaged to act as superintendent for the next two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian B. Michael
Bristol Commencement Draws Big Local Attendance
Bristol High School held its commencement exercises yesterday with Prof. McTurnan of Indianapolis delivering the principal address. A large crowd attended the event and a big dinner was served. County Superintendent Weaver was present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Bristol High School
McTurnan
Odianapolis
Weaver
Nappanee Public School Holds Second Annual Exhibit
The second annual exhibit of the Nappanee public school was held in that town today. Following last year's success, the event was continued as a regular affair and extended indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee Public School
Michigan City High Holds Inter Class Track Meet
Michigan City High School hosted an inter class track meet this afternoon. Winners from each event will advance to the Northern Indiana Track and Field Meet at Hammond on May 16. Calcium Wall Fintah mixed with cold water Leidner and Hascall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Leidner & Hascall
State to Continue Receivership of Indianapolis Star
The paper remains in publication as receivership continues. An order for sale of the property is expected to be entered and the newspaper will likely be taken over by the current investors without impairment to its business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Democrat
Dry victory spans Blackford County in 18 day crackdown
Hartford City Indiana May 2 temperance forces ended a long fight by winning in every ward of Hartford and Montpelier and placing Blackford County four townships on the dry list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Montpelier
Blackford
Goshen Wins Local Oratorical Contest Over Winona
Goshen defeated Winona 3 to 2 in a high school oratorical contest judged by W. J. Davis. Winona argued for a graduated income tax over $500, while Goshen argued against it citing impact on industry and the working poor. About 200 people attended as the Glee Club, directed by Miss Major with accompanist Miss Win nie Stemm, sung two songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Goshen
W. J. Davis
Federal Congress
High School Glee Club
Miss Major
Winnie Stemm
New Livestock Insurance Body Forming in Columbia City
A tentative Whitley County Live Stock Insurance association prepares to organize with headquarters at Columbia City. Officers named include President Chas. H. Sickafoose, Secretary John C. Pentz, Treasurer Samuel F. Beeson, and Actuary Chas. W. Goble, awaiting sufficient business to finalize formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Insurance Company
Columbia City
Whitley County Live Stock Insurance Association
Chas. H. Sickafoose
John C. Pentz
Treas
Samuel F. Beeson
Chas. W. Goble
Hospital Bid From Bedford Stone Co Wins Likely Award
The lowest bid for completing the Southeastern Hospital for the Insane is Bedford Stone Co. of Indianapolis at 852,300 dollars. Chairman Harry S. New of the Republican National Committee is president of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Hospital For the Insane
Bedford Stone Co
Indianapolis
Harry S. New
Republican National Committee
Myers seeks city franchise for rail cut to plant
At the next Warsaw city council meeting Hubert A. Myers of Myers Mfg Co will ask the city fathers for a franchise permission. The request covers a cut from the Warsaw Peru Interurban railway line to the Myers plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Hubert A. Myers
The
Myers Mfg. Co
Myers
Local Grocer Ads Promote In-town Goods and Feed Mix
An ad advertises Your Home Tea and Coffee House offering better value than out of town agents with guaranteed quality. It also promotes scratch and chick feed at 2 cents per pound in 10 pound lots. Star Grocery touts Club House canned goods with a satisfaction guarantee. Also J H Baker promotes Bhiffer & Gon successor services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dangler’s Tea and Coffee House
W. W. Brown
Telmo
Club House
Star Grocery
J. H. Baker
Bhiffer & Gon
Lewiston woman dies after hip fall at 78
Mrs Michael Thrush of Lewiston Pennsylvania aged 78 and mother of Mrs N Fassett of South Bend has died after a recent fall which broke her hip. She formerly lived in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Thrush
Lewiston, Pa
N. Fassett
South Bend
South’ Bend
Boy Work In Goshen Draws National Attention
Tomorrow Goshen hosts a public mass meeting at Jefferson theatre at 3 pm. Judge Willis Brown of Salt Lake City will deliver the principal address outlining the movement’s scope. Prominent workers from Indianapolis Wabash Anderson Mishawaka South Bend and Fort Wayne attend. Judge Brown originator speaks. Charles W. Miller presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theatre
Indianapolis
Wabash
Anderson
Mishawaka
Uth Bend
Fort Wayne
Judge Brown
Goshen
Chas. W. Miller
Willis Brown
Salt Lake City
Mrs. Margaret Kitson Dies In Syracuse
Mrs. Margaret Kitson wife of Isaac Squire Kitson of Syracuse died at 2 this morning from a illness complication. She 78, born in Ohio, lived in Benton township before moving to Syracuse, survived by six children two brothers and one sister. Funeral set for Monday at 1 PM at the M E church with Solomon's Creek as burial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Margaret Kitson
Isaac
Squire) Kitson
Ohio
Benton Township
J. A. Kitson
Plymouth Avenue
Marion Kitson
North Fifth Street
This City
J. W. Kitson
L. N. Kitson
Robert Hooker
South Bend
John Geyer
North Manchester
Michael Rookstool
John Rookstool
Waterford
John Grimes
Ligonier
M.E. Church
Solomon’s Creek
Freezing Weather Threatens Local Fruit Crops
Severe Arctic cold and a hard freeze after a night of snow may ruin the fruit crop. Orchard buds are heavily damaged and growers fear substantial losses despite early claims of no damage, with another frost expected tonight.
Suit Brought By Ella M Willard Against Feldman Brothers
Ella M Willard files separate circuit court complaints in South Bend against Charles Feldman Frank Feldman and George G Feldman claiming each defendant holds an interest in Swygart's second addition to South Bend. She asserts ownership in fee simple and asks the court to declare their interests void and grant relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella M. Willard
South Bend
Charles &, Frank
George G. Feldman
Swygart
Divorce Granted. Marie Lower Reclaims Maiden Name
Superior Court grants Marie Lower divorce from Charles C. Lower and allows her to resume the maiden name Marie Walker. Court also awards Charles C. Paxson $51 in a note suit against Carl Thompson et al. and orders sale of estate property of Catherine Walters. Transcript ordered corrected in Jonathan Morrig Mquor case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Marie Lower
Charles C. Lower
Marie Walker
Charles C. Paxson
Carl Thompson
Catherine Walters
Transcript
Jonathan Morrig Mquor
Local Notes From Goshen Area In 19th Century Fragment
Fragments recount social events in Goshen and nearby towns including church notes, dancing pupils, and property transfers. Mentions families such as Bryan Frazier Minnich and Butterfield property incidents. References a Presbyterians social at A F Wilden home and a Goshen Milling Co. stock list.
Philharmonic Concert Tonight at the College
On Thursday evening May 14 John T Read of Chicago will conduct three groups in a program of songs by Schuman Wagner and late composers. The Philharmonic chorus of 25 voices will present glees and choruses with crisp training. The event aims to bring refined music to Goshen and showcase solid results from ongoing vocal training. Reverend Werren il of Denison is noted in the coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J John T. Read
Chicago
Philharmonic of
Read
Schuman
Wagner
Philharmonic Chorus
Thia
Goshen
Ter
Eagle's Services Postponed Memorial Plans Unclear
Fragmentary notice reports the Eagles' memorial event delayed with references to Lal weeks and Goeher Hagies taking vote but lacks full details on date venue or organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
The
Eagles
Lal Weeks
Goeher Hagies
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Goshen Company
State
Law
Man Wood
L. J. Brooke
Mortuary Record
Hawke Hardware Co
Reynolds
Masury
Hawks Hardware Co
Squire Kitson
Mies
Julia Bryan
Lorenzo Corpe
St. Joe River
Arnold
Frazier
la. Bryan
A. P
Rufus Minnich
Ninth Street
Daniel Poorbaugh
Adolph Loucheim
Butterfield
Kindig
Sai
Mr Trump
Presbyterian
A. F. Wilden
Wilden
R. W. Whitmer
C. W. Walker
Charles Taylor
Werren Il
Denison
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