Two youths capture after bold jail thwarted robbery
Two young hoboes named John Walsh and John Smith, about 19, were captured near Goshen in Union township after resisting deputies with revolvers. Plunder from George W. Gilbert store, Millersburg post office, and Whitehead store in New Paris was found on them. They were jailed in Goshen amid unruly behavior and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsh
John Smith
Chatten
Gowing
Jesse Smith
Goshen
Union Township
Democrat
Smith Farm
George W. Gilbert
Millersburg
Whitehead Eeneral
New Paris
Gilberts
Whitehead’s
United States
Selamon Mishler
Mishler
Whitehead
Sheriffs
River Brethren Church
They Eloped to Michigan and Wed in Hasty Marriage
Lewis M Holderman 23 of Nappa nee and Lovina Grunawalt 18 of Bremen eloped to Benton Harbor Michigan. In St Joseph they bought a license and married. Grunawalt pursued them, a confrontation occurred, a revolver was claimed to be drawn but no shots fired. The couple slipped away, found a minister, and wed again with sheriff present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M. Holderman
Nappanee
Lovina Grunawalt
Bremen
Benton Harbor
Mich
St. Joseph
George Grunawalt
Goshen College seeks Carnegie endowment for dormitory fund
J S Hartzler of Goshen College left for New York to consult with Andrew Carnegie about endowing the dormitory fund. E E Mummert of the Commercial Exchange travels to Elk Hart and then to New York, to join Hartzler before James Bertram Carnegie’s secretary. It is believed Carnegie will contribute liberally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
J. S. Hartzler
Goshen College
New York City
E. E. Mummert
Commercial Exchange
Elkhart
Twentieth Century Limited
New York
Mr. Hartzler
James Bertram
Carnegie
Judge Vinson Carter to Rule in Winona Subsidy Case
Judge Vinson W. Carter of Indiana will issue a ruling in the Winona subsidy case in Kosciusko County next Monday. The decision follows a hearing earlier this month and involves local government funding disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinson W. Carter
Indianapolis
Kosciusko County
Girls Bake For Bucks Stove Contests At Stiver Smith Store
A city baking contest for girls under fourteen was held today at Stiver and Smith furniture store. Prizes included a Bucks Junior stove, a reed chair, and a fine picture. O W Perkins of Buck's Stove Co. supervised the event, which inspired mothers and finalists listed among twenty eight entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicinty
Stiver & Smith
O. W. Perkins
Buck's Stove Co
Imperial Orchestra at Casino rink next Thursday evening
Casino management engages Imperial orchestra for next Thursday with a grand march and about twenty popular waltzes two steps and three steps. Programs provided. Casino open on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday afternoons and evenings drawing large crowds for the past two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Orchestra
Northern Indiana Railway to Start Loop Construction Soon
The Northern Indiana Railway company has ordered loop material and will begin work in a few days. It plans to complete its South Eighth street extension by June 9 in time for the Forepaugh-Sells Bros. production. The company will reimburse paving costs on Clinton street to the property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Clinton Street
South Eighth Street
George B Slate to Retire From School Board Next August
George B. Slate, a six year member of the board of education, will retire when his term expires next August. The council may elect a successor in June, with no candidates announced yet. Slate is praised for his strong interest in educational affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Slate
Board of Education
Slate
Stranger Forged Check Names Bristol Farmer
A man calling himself Charles Hoffman forged the name Noah Simmons a Bristol farmer to a check for seven dollars and passed it on E J Fine a druggist for cigars. It is claimed he forged several other checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoffman
Noah Simmons
Bristol
E. J. Finehour
Circus war heats up between John Robinson and Forepaugh
The Forepaugh Sells Bros. advertising car will tour Goshen on May 19 as the rival circus factions clash in a strenuous promotional battle between the two aggregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Forepaugh-Sells
Forepaugh-Sells Bros
Goshen
Fraudster Bach Swindled Farmers in Clinton Township
R. C. Bach aged 50 swindled several Clinton township farmers by posing as a representative of the James M. Richardson & Son Sewing Machine company from Cleveland Ohio. He is a fugitive and cannot be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bach
Clinton Township
James M. Richardson & Son
Cleveland
Ohio
Winona Bible Circle to Hold Last Meeting Next Monday
The Winona Bible Circle will meet in the library building next Monday afternoon for the season’s final session. Important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Bible Circle
Electric line project linked to Toledo capitalists resumes work
Toledo area investors renew early stage plans for a line tying Toledo to Bryan Hicks ville Maysville and Fort Wayne. William Fuller former Bilk hart resident dies in Idaho from pneumonia and spotted fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Bryan
Hicksville
Maysville
Fort Wayne
William Fuller
Bilkhart
Idaho
Nappanee News Rejects Elkhart Review Allegations
The Nappanee News argues it has no favorite candidates for the Republican convention and criticizes Elkhart Review for pushing an independent ticket. It contends reform within the party should aim to remove bosses and benefit taxpayers rather than create a citizens’ ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee News
Elkhart Review
Elkhart
Citizens
Memorial Day Observance Committees Named
Howell Post No 90 G A R appoints committees for Memorial Day events. Music Charles Harper John Seatt and W W Purl. Program William Hafer E D Carypman and C C Carmien. Flowers Ruben Lutz. Speakers Joshua Abshire Thomas Twiford Joshuun Harding. Graves Peter Winebrenner DW Cartell and Sons of Veterans. Invitations W Kronk E M Jackson S S Whisler. Marshal J W Kronk chosen. Special meeting Friday May 15 to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Post
Charles A. Harper
John F. Seatt
W. W. Purl
William C Hafer
E. D. Carypman
CC. C. Carmien
Reuben Lutz
Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps
Joshua Abshire
Thomas Twiford
Joshuun Harding
Peter Winebrenner
DW. Cartell
W. Kronk
E. M. Jackson
S. S. Whisler
Geo
W. Redecker
J. W Kronk
Local residents reported ill with pneumonia and fevers
Mrs. David Logan of Jefferson township is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Charles Crowell shows improvement and may recover. Mrs. John Grise on Levillery farm is very ill. Susan Gortner is ill with malaria. Daniel Shively is very sick in New Paris. Mrs. Jacob Clem is very ill in Jackson township. Miss Bessie Noble remains seriously ill with typhoid fever. Doctors Daugherty and Kuhn consult. lungs and liver involved. Dr Crow of Elkhart called in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Logan
Jefferson Township
Charles Crowell
John Grise
Levillery Farm
Susan Gortner
H. H. Gortner
Daniel Shively
New Paris
Jacob Cl
Purdue offers four year household economies course for women
Purdue University issues a circular detailing a four year household economies program for young women. The course promises thorough training aimed at preparing women for useful, lifelong service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Fraternal orders seek special train for funeral
The Masons Knights of Pythias and Woodmen of Millersburg plan a special Sunday train to Vistula for R W Shellenberger funeral tomorrow afternoon. He belonged to all three orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Knights of
Pythias
Woodmen of
Millersburg
R. W. Shellenberger
Vistula
Orders
Painter Arthur Mattingly Injured In Assault In South Bend
Arthur Mattingly a South Bend painter and paper hanger was badly cut in a fight with two men. He was removed to St. Joseph's hospital by ambulance but nearly bled to death before wounds could receive attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mattingly
South Bend
St. Joseph's Hospital
Reverend Fradenburg Returns to Pulpit on Sunday
Rev. Fradenburg, who spent part of his vacation in Canada, returned Friday evening and will occupy his pulpit as usual Sunday. The Woman's Auxiliary of St. James Episcopal church will meet Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George F. Adertman, Hotel Hascall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Fradenburg
Canada
St. James Episcopal Church
George F. Adertman
Hascall
Winona Line Electrification Nears Completion at Goshen
Workers connect the Winona line to Northern Indiana Co. track at Goshen college as ties are laid toward the new electric railway. A 25 000 dollar substation south of the college will employ two men, with service expected by May 20 or June 1 and a forty foot Winona avenue laid south of the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona-Goshen
H. A. Butterfield
Northern Indiana Company
South Main Street
Goshen
New Paris
Willard Shoup
Goshen College
Northern Indiana Co
Nhyoase
College
Elkhar
Jioshen
Wimona
Indiana
End of season at Jefferson with Eva Tangay hits crowd
Eva Tangay stars in The Sambo Girl at the Jefferson as the season winds down. The Goshen theatre enjoyed strong patronage, with notable bookings by Mansfield Skinner and Sousa band, while several announced stars canceled or failed to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Tan- Zuay
the Jefferson
Gosnen
Harry G Sommers
New York City
Jefferson
Local Residents Drop In and Travel News Reported
A flurry of short notes from Goshen and surrounding towns lists visitors and travels. H. H. Tyrell of Bourbon was in the city while Mrs Neil Fuller spent the day at Milford. Dr. McDonald returned from Chicago. Mrs. W. J. Replogle visited Bremen relatives. Charles Ricketts came to see his mother. Walter Smith returned from Marcellus and Mica. Ben Hoppingarner of Syracuse visited Goshen. Miss Florence Berry visited Warsaw friends. Mrs. Sal Meyer and children went to Chicago. Sal Kauffman of Middlebury, a veteran thresher, also appeared in Goshen. Clark plans a Go hen residence. Harrys Enwarr works on the Crescent street sewer. Prof J. N. Swart attended funeral in New Paris for Aunt Anna Cart. Mrs. Clara Petit of Ligonier visited her mother on South Ninth street. Miss Pearl Garvin of Silver Lake visited Miss Lara Scott and returned home. Mrs. E. M. Miller came back from Rendallville with son J. W. Miller. Mrs. Robert Rippey and daughter returned from Ligonier and Topeka. Miss Mary Moore of Rimmel helped sister A. Jo Bernheimer then went home. Joseph S. Baker of Warsaw passed through en route from Ligonier, recovering from an automobile accident. Misses Emma and Ella Nye returned from Goshen. aunt Mrs Poorbauga joined them for a visit. Young ladies spent the day at Jacob Smoker on Elkhart prairie under chaperone Mrs Wo W Stemm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Replogle
Bremen
Charles Ricketts
Walter Smith
Marcellus
Mica
Ben Hoppingarner
Syracuse
Goshen
Florence Berry
Warsaw
Sal Meyer
Chicago
Sal Kauffman
Middlebury
Harrys Enwarr
Crescent Street
W. W. Hatch
A. R. Ward
T. W. Weston
J. N. Swart
New Paris
Anna Cart
Clara Petit
Ligonier
Wm. Brown
South Ninth Street
Pearl Garvin
Silver Lake
Lara Scott
E. M. Miller
Rendallville
J. W. Miller
Robert Rippey
Topeka
Mary Moore
Rimmel
A. Jo Bernheimer
Joseph
Baker
Plymouth Tribune
Emma
Ella Nye
Valentine Nye
Polk Township
Poorbauga
Jacob Smoker
Elkhart Prairie
Winnie
Ruth Stemm
Helen Tiedemann
Louise Heatwole
Pauline Hatch
Wo W, Stemm
DeKalb County Republican Convention Set for June 24
This week in DeKalb county republican news a convention is planned at Auburn on June 24. Also noted are a series of local incidents including a wagon accident injuring Clark Cornell and a river incident involving a child and a family dog rescuing the girl from St Joe river near Orangelville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb County
Auburn
Clark Cornell
Huntington
Bluffton
Mack
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company
Geo. Shoner
Waterloo
James Kincaid
Orangeville
St. Joe
Vaughan seeds spark early sales at Hawks Hardware
Reports from Hawks Hardware show Vaughan seeds selling well with strong thriftiness and yield. Buyers note price is moderate, higher than some, but cheaper than lower priced rivals that often run out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Company
Vaughan
Northern Indiana Historical Society Loses Library Space
The South Bend board of education informed Judge T. E. Howard, president of the society, that the second floor of the public library used by the society is required by the library and must be vacated by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Historical Society
South Bend
Sheep Car Fire Burns 150 Plus in Transit
A car carrying sheep burned between White Pigeon and Vistula, with over 150 animals killed in the blaze. The incident occurred while the flock was loaded at Constan tine, authorities reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Pigeon
Vistula
Constantine
Real Estate Loans and Abstracts of Title for George B Harper
On file: notices related to real estate loans and abstracts of title for George B Harper. Details include property descriptions, lien status, and underwriting notes filed with the registry. Provided for public record and lien clearance.
Tangguay Returns to Goshen Stage with Sambo Girl
Eva Tangguay, returning to the Jefferson Theatre after debuting The Sambo Girl on December 1, 1995, drew a large Goshen audience. The revival uses the same principal cast and largely the same production, with some musical rearrangements. Tangguay remains a favorite, receiving a bouquet from admirers after the first act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Tangguay
Waensae
the Jefferson
Miss Tanguay
Goshen
Fonny Rice
Miss Torguay
Pastor in Los Angeles Sends Ligonier Appeal
Rev. BE F. Hasty writes to the Ligonier Leader about Sister Rhodes, widow of Rev. S. H. Rhodes, aged about eighty, living in San Jose in distress. He notes she and her sister live alone, asks prayers, and mentions plans to write after reaching home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. F. Hasty
Ekhart
Los Angeles
Cal
Ligonier
S. H. Rhodes
Elkhart
Goshen
San Jose
Iromisa
Rhodes
Eastern readers shift toward Indiana canning boom
The eastern public, long realizing Indiana’s lure for literature and pork and beans, now notes a new trend. Statisticians observe a westward shift in canning, with Indiana and nearby states drawing in tinned goods like tomatoes, corn, peas, and milk as canning centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Empire
Whitley County Farmers Arrested Over Fish Law Violations
Excitement rises as several prominent farmers are jailed for fish law violations. Gates and Whitefeather law firm faces censure for aiding the deputy fish commissioner in prosecutions and fines. Mr and Mrs George Witwer of South Bend return home after visiting Mrs H R Whitmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitley County
Gates and Whitefeather
George 8. Witwer
South Bend
H. R. Whitmer
Middlebury High School Commencement Honors Local Graduates
Commencement exercises were held with graduates giving orations and essays interspersed with music. Joseph D. Mather from the school board delivered the class address and presented diplomas. Viva Winebrenner performed a vocal solo and Clem Shoup played violin. Goshen residents attended including Mrs. Peter Winebrenner Mrs. E Shoup and Miss Reta Shisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury High School
Joseph D. Mather
Schol Board
Viva Winebrenager
Clem Shoup
Goshen
Peter Winebrenner
E. Shoup
Reta Shisler
Elkhart Dismissals Tie Hazing to Cadet Boy Death
Robert Haggerty son of Dr Haggerty among Culver students dismissed denies Cadet Berry of Chicago died from hazing. He says an operation for tonsillitis killed him. Mayor Green sent 71 additional to the Frisco fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Haggerty
Dr. Haggerty
Culver
Cadet Berry
Chicago
Green
Frisco Fund
Adjudging of Thea tre company bankruptcy affects LaPorte case
Chris Flentye as administrator of Ella Wachs estate sues the to roquois fire company for damages. The case has lingered nearly two years in King's County New York circuit court. Free reading rooms of First Church of Christ Scientist move to Hawks Gardner building room 42 and are open daily 3 to 5 pm with services in Odd Fellows hall Sundays and Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theroquois Theatre Company
LaPorte
Chris Flentye
Ella Wachs
Goshen
Theroquois
Circuit Court
King’s County
N. Y
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Hawks-Gartner
Odd Fellows
Gambling dispute over coin games in South Bend suits
Angered by a loss in a game of chance allegedly operated by John C. Barrett in South Bend Eugene Dambacher and John Sidman filed suits to compel the return of the coin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Barrett
South Bend
Eugene Dambacher
John Sidman
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Taoey
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Ced
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Hostetter
Stiver & Smith's
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Isabel Kalb
Helen Kalb
Gretchen Jacob
Georgia Berry
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Flossie Lepird
Jeannette Abbott
Bernice Gardner
Margaret Winnedge
Wilma Keita
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Nola Banta
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Muriel Heintzelman
Muriel Cripe
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Marie Ripley
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Ruth Freyberg
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Julia Wilden
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Winona
Richard Mansfield
Cris Skinner
Grace de Grammont
Joseph Jr
William W. Jefferson
Sousa
Mrs. Wiggs
Mr. Mansfield
Johnny Jones
Porter J. White
Paul J. Quinn
Mr. Dooley
Mary Emmerson
Alfen Doone
Kerry Gow
W. H. Turner
David Harum
the Four Huntings
Virginia Drew Trescott
Sophie Brandt
William Owen
Yorke and
Adams
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Vokes
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Kersands
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Miss Emerson
Miss Trescott
Miss Brandt
Mr. Higgins
Jane Dore
East Lynne
Diamond King
North Bros. Stock Company
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Brothers-Byrne
Peck
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Bhong
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Mrs. Black
Richard Carle
Tokio
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Effie Shannon
Mary Mannering
Fred Mace
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Stella Mayhew
Jeffersons
Irwin
Rose Melville
Sis Hopkins
Isle of Spice
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Record House
H. H. Tyrell
Bourbon
City
Neil Fuller
Milford
Dr. McDonald
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Tanguay
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