Rail plan would merge Big Four and Lake Shore passenger routes
Wabash officials in Indiana consider combining Lake Shore and Big Four passenger traffic from Goshen to South Bend and South Bend to Niles. If approved, Big Four would abandon about 25 miles of passenger track while continuing freight service. Through passengers could reach Mishawaka Notre Dame and Bertrand via Lake Shore and Michigan Central lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Inb
S. T. Blizzard
Michigan
Big Four
J. A. Courtright
Lake Shore
North End
Goshen
South Bend
Niles
Michigan Central
Mishawaka
Notre Dame
Bertrand
Elkhart
Granger
Here
Benton Harbor
Elkhart-Niles
Elkhart-South Bend
South Bend-Niles
Lake Shore Company
Ninth Street
Sanders-Hgbert Company
Clinton Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Commercial Exchange
Sanders-Egbert Company
Proposal urged for motor car service on G. M. Branch
The Goshen and Michigan Branch has been urged to adopt motor cars and operated two or three trains daily in each direction between Goshen and Sturgis, Michigan, but no action has yet been taken on the suggested plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Sturgis
Mich
Yoder and Son Buy Slaughter Granite Plant
D R Yoder and Son acquire the Slaughter Granite Co plant on East Lincoln avenue and will move in on August 1. L B Slaughter plans to relocate to South Bend and expand his business. Yoder to consolidate North Main street operations with Slaughter stock and improve facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Yoder & Son
North Main Street
Bemenderfer
Slaughter Granite Co
East Lincoln Avenue
L. B. Slaughter
South Bend
Goshen
Birthday Celebrations Honor Widner at Millersburg Home
Family and relatives gathered at John Widner's Millersburg residence to mark his 79th birthday with a bounteous dinner and social day. Attendees included Henry M Widner Dick Knox Hollingsworth and many Widners from Goshen Indianapolis Kalida Mich Quincy Mich Chicago Syracuse and Goshen. Widner remains in good health for his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Widner
Millersburg
Henry M. Widner
J. G. Knox
A. S. Hollingsworth
Goshen
C. F. Widner
Indianapolis
Frank M. Widner
Kalida, O
E. E. Widner
Quincy, Mich
G. D. Babcock
Chicago
Samuel Widner
Syracuse
Fred Widner
Widner
Changes planned on G M Branch at Rock Run bridge
Lake Shore engineers have surveyed and placed stakes for shifts in the G M Branch tracks at Rock Run. A southeast shift to fit the new channel will require a new bridge. The freight house stays until the McMann dredge clears the area. A leveling machine operates along the Rock Run embankment east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Rock Run Bridge
McMann
Rock Run
Printer Clare Smith jailed 60 days for unpaid alimony
Clare M. Smith of Garrett was arrested on complaint by his ex wife Maude Trump Smith of Goshen who seeks $55 unpaid child support from divorce proceedings. He was jailed for 60 days and may be released upon payment of the owed sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare M. Smith
Garrett
Maude Trump-Smith
Goshen
Big Case at Lagrange Ends Weeklong Trial
The Disbro damage suit in Lagrange circuit court closed witness examination Friday afternoon after a week in court. Lawyers will present closing arguments this morning and the case will be submitted to the jury tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Boy Dragged by Fractious Cow Dies in Kendallville Area
Five year old Howard W. Smith, son of Mr and Mrs George W Smith, five miles south of Kendallville, died from brain concussion after being dragged a significant distance by a fractious cow. The accident highlights rural farm risks and child safety around livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
George W. Smith
Kendallville
Tragic Fall Claims 9 Year Old Lillian Marshall
Lillian Marshall age nine fell from a tree at Valparaiso while climbing to seek bird eggs. She struck her head and fractured her skull, dying instantly on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Marshall
Valparaiso
Birth announced for Stouder family son in West Goshen
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harvey Allen Stouder of West Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Allen Stouder
West Goshen
Hats Discount Offer From Hudson-Stephenson Co
Hudson Stephenson Co offers new tailored hats at 25 percent off. A fragmented line mentions Boys 16 years of age and references Go shen Sash Door Co. with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson-Stephenson Co
Goshen Sash & Door Co
Death of Dr J W Myers Retired Physician Dies
Dr Jacob W Myers aged nearly 71 died Saturday afternoon at his home at Fifth and Jefferson streets after acute nephritis followed by uraemic poisoning. He practiced medicine in Elkhart county mainly, spent youth in Clinton township and is survived by wife, adopted daughter Cleo Myers, a brother John W Myers and three sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from Berkey church with 12:30 departure from home. burial at Berkey Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth and
Jefferson Streets
Myers
Clinton Township
Jonathan Myers
Elkhart County
Dr. Myers
Middlebury
North Manchester
Cleo Myers
John W. Myers
City
Simon Burkett
Perry Berkey
West Goshen
John Ulery
Berkey Church
C. K. Staudt
I. L. Berkey
Berkey Cemetery
Michigan City Tops Goshen in Dual Track Meet at Fair Grounds
Michigan City visitors defeated Goshen 62 to 48 in a Saturday dual meet at the fair grounds. Teale led MC with wins in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, Krause took the pole vault, Smith won the shot put, and Mummert claimed discus. The meet also featured a mis-measured 80 yard dash and unofficial times in the 120 yard high hurdles. Next Saturday the Northern Indiana meet moves to Notre Dame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Michigan City
Goshen
Indiana
Niotre Dame
Teale
Cashbaugh
Mummert
H. Wood
Krause
Gowing
Williams
J. Wood
Smith
Kesterson
Simpson
Coonrad
Gresser
Kline
Mullen
Mic
Oberndorfer
Elkhart County Trust elects officers at stockholders meeting
Stockholders met Saturday night and chose officers: President Haines Egbert to succeed Lou W. Vail. Vice President Alfred Lowry to succeed Harry M. Sanders. Vice President Anthony Deahl to succeed himself. Secretary and Treasurer Daniel M. Bechtel to succeed himself. Assistant Secretaries Charles A. Pooley George H. Cregier and Charles A. Cropp to succeed themselves. P. R. Judkins named a member of the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Trust Co
Haines Egbert
Lou W. Vail
Alfred Lowry
Harry M. Sanders
Anthony Deahl
Daniel M. Bechtel
Charles A. Pooley
George H. Cregier
Charles A. Cropp
P. R. Judkins
Pickpockets Strike At Marion Circus Visit
Eight people reported pocket thefts during the Hagenbeck Wallace circus stop in Marion. A man lost a $200 diamond amid a scene described as full of drunks in a dry town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Hagenbeck-Wallace
News-Tribune
The Girl and the Tramp at Jefferson Saturday Night
The Girl and the Tramp was the attraction at the Jefferson Saturday night. The show previously appeared last night in Benton Harbor Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Jefferson
Benton Harbor, Mich
Maninjured as Vanator Falls From Freight Car Near Depot
Arthur Vanator fell from a freight car near the Lake Shore depot today and sustained a broken left arm wrist dislocation. He received first aid at the scene and was transported for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feil
Arthur Vanator
Lake Shore
Numerous Errors Mark Ball Game at Island Park
An enthusiastic crowd watched Goshen Greys beat Hillsdale 8 to 7 in a ragged game filled with errors. The narrative notes a general misplay, with two early Goshen bursts and a late Hillsdale rally, plus full inning summaries and attendance of about 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park
Goshen Greys
Hillsdale
Chicago Cincinnati
Cubs
Greys
Nuif
Hunter
Renner
Ribbins
Maynes
Blair
Corbett
Adams
Lee Wee Ae
Coryell
Weed
Hoffman
Von Westrum Visits City Paving Site Stays On Fifth Street
Baron George von Westrum of Chicago patentee of Westrumite paving toured Fifth street from end to end to inspect the renewed pavement. W. W. Hatch & Sons Co. repaved the street months ago and the surface has given best satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Westrum
George von Westrum
Chicago
Fifth Street
W. W. Hatch & Sons Co
Circus show date in doubt as cancelation rumors spread
Nothing has been heard of the Dan Robinson circus announced for Wednesday May 17 here. In the absence of information the date is presumed canceled. The Lake Shore holds a contract to carry the show to Elkhart South Bend Goshen Waterloo Toledo Clyde and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Robinson
Lake Shore
Elkhart
South Bend
Goshen
Waterloo
Toledo
Clyde
Burris Improves After Illness Without Operation
L. L. Burris, once seriously ill with appendicitis, shows notable improvement today and did not undergo surgery. Frank P. Abbott also reports marked improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Burris
Frank P. Abbott
Elevators Bring $42,500 to South Bend Sale
The Interior Transfer elevator in South Bend sold for 42500 to First Calumet Trust and Savings Co of Chicago. The transaction transfers ownership to a Chicago based financial firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Calumet Trust & Savinga Co
Chicago
Body Found In Elkhart River Near Ligonier
The badly decomposed body of Alexander Bennett aged 65 of Bluffton was pulled from the Elkhart river near Ligonier. Discovered by fishermen after Bennett had threatened self harm. he had disappeared from the area about three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart River
Ligonier
Alexander Bennett
Bluffton
Bennett
Childs Joke Triggers Damages Suit in Indiana
I H Powell of Angola and Henry Sawyer, former Elkharton residents, filed lawsuits against Sheriff A M Parsell and witness A E Emerson seeking damages for false imprisonment. A nine year old Powell daughter wrote a $50 demand at the roots of an oak tree, which Powell misplaced near Emerson's home leading Emersons son to find it and misinterpret as blackmail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Powell
Angola
Henry Sawyer
Elkharton
Steuben County
Sawyer
A. M. Parsell
A. E. Emerson
Messrs
Powell and
Emerson
Parsell
Powell
Certificates of Deposit Stolen Recovered Near Star City
Three certificates of deposit from banks in Winamac and Star City in Pulaski County were stolen from Albert Conn a dredger at the John McMann dredge near the fair grounds two weeks ago Saturday night. They were recovered and returned after Conn stopped payment and notified Winamac and Star City. A Lake Shore employee found them on tracks near a post and returned them. Conn also lost $50 in cash. police have no clue to the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winamac
Star City
Pulaski County
Albert Conn
John McMann
Fair Grounds
Conn
Lake Shore
New Trial Granted in Mishler Suit Against Traction Co
Ida M. Mishler sister of L. G. Grady of Goshen who won a $4,000 judgment against the St Joseph Valley Traction Co known as the Bucklen line for illness after fainting in a traction car between LaGrange and Middlebury will face another trial Judge Vanfleet of the Elkhart superior court granted the defendant company a new trial The earlier lengthy trial proved costly to all parties involved and the case moves to retrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Mishler
L. G. Grady
Goshen
St. Joseph
First Shipment of Flexible Humane Police Clubs Sent
The Flexible Humane Police Club Co. made its initial shipment of clubs manufactured at the Western Rubber Co. plant last Saturday. They sent orders to Long Beach and Reno and Evanston and Missoula and Spencer and Sioux City and Bartlettsville and Kansas City and Chicago and New York City and Memphis. The company plans to put a number of men on the road to market their goods quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flexible Humane Police Club Co
Western Rubber Co
Long Beach
Cal
Reno
Nev
Evanston
Wyo
Missoula
Mont
Spencer
Neb
Sioux City
Bartlettsville
Okla
Kansas City
Chicago
New York City
Memphis
Fine Church Dedicated In Elk Hart By Bishop Hughes
The St. Paul M. E. church in Elkhart dedicated by Bishop Hughes of San Francisco cost 40000 dollars. A single service raised 37500 dollars in subscriptions. Elkhart will soon have a third M E church located in Allendale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Hughes
San Francisco
Allendale
Richardson plans to occupy 322 South Sixth Street residence
George Richardson intends to move into the residence at 322 South Sixth Street recently vacated by George W. Herr. Mrs. William A. Jackson has owned the property for many years and will continue to do so as the new occupancy begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Richardson
William A. Jackson
South Sixth Street
George W. Herr
Jackson
Milford Commencement at Grace Brethren Church
Milford High School held graduation exercises at Grace Brethren Church. Diplomas awarded to Maude Doty Bertha Ogden Esther Horton Fred Bettz and Donald Vanderveer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Milford High School
Grace Brethren Church
Maude Doty
Bertha Ogden
Esther Horton
Fred Bettz
Donald Vanderveer
Wood Reappointed Referee in Bankruptcy
Fort Wayne official Sol A. Wood, serving as referee in bankruptcy for the fourteenth district, has been notified by Judge A. B. Anderson of his reappointment for a two year term.
Hawks Hardware Co Sells Vaughan Seeds at Reasonable Prices
Vaughan's Flower and vegetable seeds and grass seeds and fertilizer are praised for splendid quality and offered by Hawks Hardware Co at reasonable prices in a local advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughan
Hawks Hardware Co
Personal notes from Goshen and nearby towns
Wallace Manrow was in Chicago and many locals visited Goshen today. Notables include Mrs. Max Hascall from Toledo and Captain Orville Chamberlain of Elkhart. Several residents returned from Chicago with Buicks, while others traveled to South Bend, Mishawaka, and Bloomington for family matters, funerals, mining, and vacations. The Bermuda Islands trip winners are en route back from New York.
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Wallace Manrow
Chicago
Will Santschi
Newark
O. Henry Chatten
Goshen
David Smeltzer
Elkhart
Max Hascall
Toledo
Charles E. Kauffman
Middlebury
John Santschi
South Bend
Martha Storer
Cassopolis
Mich
Walter Smith and Son
Marcellus
Orville T. Chamberlain
Chet Lease
Ed Brookmeyer
Buick
Richard Twomey
Los Angeles
Cal
John L. Warden
W. H. Kreager
Simon
Col
KE. G. Hereth
Indianapolis
Joseph H. Lesh
Sixth Street
John F. Cassell
Crestline
G. W. Herr
South Seventh Street
Mary Kirtley
Warsaw
John H. Lott
Frank A. Hascall
Francis E. Baker
Clarence Hyde
E. W. Hyde
BE. A. Mulligan
Belmont
N. Y
Irene Pronnett
Edw. Pronnett
W. H. Holdeman
Leipsic
Tribune
C. K. Stouffer
George W. Roscoe
Sam P. Starr
Arthur Swartz
South
Rogers
Simon Burkett
Manchester
D. P. Calvin
Salt Lake City
Calvin
Harry R. Wair
Washington, D. C
B. F. Shively
New York City
America
Hamburg
Rev
A. H. Arbaugh
Colburn Academy
George Bartholomew
Clinton Township
Arbaugh
William
George
Charles Schlabach
Samuel Schlabach
John
Manias
Louis Schlabach
Henry Sparrow
Charles Sparrow
Cutshall Named Lima Gas Co General Manager
Frank H. Cutshall formerly with Fort Wayne Gas Co and lately manager of Chicago South Bend Northern Indiana Traction in South Bend has become general manager of the Lima Ohio gas company. Part of a syndicate headed by C F Dietrich of New York. He is known in Goshen for adjusting terminal station disputes in the Thomas Albright building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutshall
Lima
Frank H. Cutshall
Fort Wayne Gas Co
Ft. Wayne
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Traction Company
South Bend
C. F. Dietrich
New York
Catshall
Goshen
Thomas- Albright
Hats discounted at Hudson-Stephenson Co 25 percent off
Snappy tailored hats offered at a 25 percent discount by Hudson-Stephenson Co. Also advertised reliable chimney stacks from Hope Bros with contact phone 668.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Bros
Elkhart Trading Stamp Ordinance Challenged in Federal Suit
James L. Harman of Elkhart for Sperry & Hutchinson Co filed suit in U S circuit court seeking an injunction against Elkhart city ordinance. It imposes 75 dollar license on stamp stores and 30 dollars per merchant, claimed prohibitive and passed without unanimous council consent. Goshen merchants oppose stamps. no similar ordinance exists locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James L. Harman
Elkhart
Sperry & Hutchinson Co
Jersey City
N. J
Green Trading Stamp Promoters
United States
Studebaker Tigers to Attend Indiana Regiment Reunion
Members of the 157th Indiana volunteers the Studebaker Tigers will go to South Bend Wednesday for the annual reunion and to mark the 12th anniversary since mustering in 300 veterans are expected to attend Officers include President Elmer D Rex adjutant Fred L Dennis and Treasurer Thad T Keller
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
157Th Indiana Volunteers
Studebaker Tigers
South Bend
Elmer D. Rex
Fred L. Dennis
Thad T. Keller
Trial of Dr. E. E. Ash Court Case Headlines Local Court
The state case against Dr. E. E. Ash, brought by Owen Reple g le, proceeds this afternoon before Justice Galentine and a jury. Defense attorney B. F. Deahl appears with Deputy Prosecutor Jay for the state. The matter was moved from Justice Whisler to Justice Galentine, drawing a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Ash
Owen Replegle
Ash
Miller couple fined for harboring fish net
Jesse and Marion Miller of Syracuse faced Justice Kitson and were fined 29 dollars for harboring a fish net found in their possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Marion Miller
Syracuse
Kitson
City Property Sold At 418 West Wilden Avenue
Through the agency of Mehl and Weaver the Miller home at 418 West Wilden avenue was sold to Mrs. Charles Stouder of South Main street who will occupy it. See this firm before you buy good bargains and properties in city or country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehl & Weaver
Miller
West Wilden Avenue
Charles Stouder
South Main Street
Real Estate Deals Reported For Two Transactions
Joshua Abshire sold the Lake Shore railway company Elkhart township land for 400 dollars. J P Boyts sold Clara Sproute Middlebury property for 1600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Abshire
Lake Shore Railway Company
Elkhart Township
J. P. Boyts
Clara Sproute
Middlebury
Bitten on Leg by Dog While Riding Bicycle
Harry Rutter of Elkhart was bitten on the calf of his left leg by a dog while riding his bicycle. The wound was cauterized by a physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rutter
Elkhart
Business Is Dull Says Goshen Travelers
Commercial travelers from Goshen report dull business. They note conditions under democratic rule would be charged to the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Catholics plan new parochial school in LaPorte
Laporte Catholics prepare to erect a new parochial school building with an estimated cost of 15000 dollars. The project aims to expand local religious education facilities and serve the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte Catholics
Peninsular Fur Nace Estimate Request by Hope Bros
Hope Bros requests an estimate for a Peninsular furnace model Peninsular Nace related work. Contact at phone 668 to discuss specifications, installation scope, and pricing details for a potential project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsular Furnace
Hope Bros
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