Fights hinge on sheriff as Elkhart County gears for convention
Elkhart County faces a tense Republican county convention in Goshen three weeks ahead with a brutal sheriff contest. L M Simpson enters the treasurer race altering plans while Zeisel and Hess emerge as top sheriff contenders. Independents loom with Democrats and Prohibitionists eyeing a citizen slate to curb partisan rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Bender
Goshen
Warren S. Cline
New Paris
F. M. Holderman
Elkhart
F. Scott
Elkhart Township
Wilson Road
Harrison Township
Charles Bryner
Jefferson Township
Frisco arrival recalls quake escape and missing roommate
Charles Shimberger, newly arrived from San Francisco, recounts surviving a local earthquake after rescuing an elderly woman from a burning building. His roommate, last heard from in another city portion, is presumed dead. Shimberger, raised in Jefferson township, previously worked at Hotel Haseall and later moved to Portland before settling on the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shimberger
San Francisco
Shimberger
Jefferson Township
Hotel Haseall
Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast
Special Interurban Cars To South Bend For Elks Fair
Two special interurban cars chartered to transport about 150 Goshen Elks and several guests to South Bend for the Elks fair. A round trip fare of 60 cents, cars depart Goshen at 7 p m and reach South Bend by 8 30 p m. The temple on Colfax avenue near Main street was recently dedicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
South Bend
Elks Temple
Colfax Avenue
Main Street
Interurban Memorial in Elkhart Sundays’ service set
Elkhart Odd Fellows arrange interurban memorial services in the city on Sunday June 10 with large attendance expected from South Bend Mishawaka and Goshen and delegations from several Michigan cities. The event aims to be a major occasion in Odd Fellow circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Odd Fellows
South Bend
Mishawaka
Goshen
Michigan
Odd Fellow
Explosion Damages Prosecuting Attorney Boone Home
An unknown person dynamited the Hammond residence of Prosecuting Attorney D. F E. Boone. No injuries occurred though the rear of the building was shattered into splinters. Boone is a former South Bend post office employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nand
D. F E. Boone
Hammond
Boone
South Bend
Elks Baseball League Plans Move Toward Decision
James A. Arthur has received a letter from Marion Indiana showing strong local interest in forming an Elks baseball league. Within days a final decision is expected on whether a league will be formed and operated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
James A. Arthur
Marion
Ind
County Assessor Bryner Roasts After Wakarusa Visit
The Wakarusa Tribune reports County Assessor Bryner visited Wakarusa and searched Jerry Bechtel’s private papers uncovering $75,000 of assessable property outside banking affairs. The paper criticizes the assessor’s actions and approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marriage Licenses Listed for Elkhart and Goshen Residents
Eston D. Prough of Elkhart aged 23 weds Bertha Prough aged 27. Albert G. Bonn of Elkhart 26 weds Mable Rogers 19. Harlan A. Stauffer of Goshen 31 weds Sadie A. Truesdell 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eston D
Prough
Elkhart
Bertha Prough
Albert G. Bonn
Mable Rogers
Harlan A. Stauffer
Goshen
Sadie A. Truesdell
Henry Bowers brings partition suit in Elkhart
Henry Bowers guardian for Emma J. Bamforth files partition proceedings against Grace Bamforth and others in Elkhart county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bowers
Emma J. Bamforth
Grace Bamforth
Elkhart
Change in Address for Local Notables and Papers Sold
Change in Address, Harry M. Dean, well known in Goshen, has left Pullman and located in Danville, Illinois. The Rev. George E. Hicks, formerly of Goshen, has sold the Macy Monitor to W. H. Meyers, formerly of Converse Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Dean
Goshen
Pullman
Danville, Ill
George E. Hicks
Macy
Escape From New Jail Shocks Marion Community
Ed Monroe, a well known Black criminal, escaped from the new $2000 jail in Marion and remains at large as police pursue him across several midwest cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ed Monroe
Middle West
Carnegie Money Drive Faces New Red Tape for Goshen College
Andrew Carnegie and private secretary James Bertram faced stricter requirements in New York as Goshen College sought a $25,000 endowment for a dormitory. The once swift donations have slowed, with concern over how colleges use gifts for denominational aims. Carnegie now issues a page of questions to be filled with formal details before grants are considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Andrew Carnegie
James Bertram
Goshen College
Canegie
Gospen Public Library
Heart Steel King
Carnegie
Carnegine
Hospital movement discussed at Chamber meeting
The hospital association met at the Commercial Exchange rooms to push a project for a city hospital. Dr. Wilson A. Smith of St Joseph Michigan spoke of Benton Harbor funding success. Directors and hospital committee plan a Thursday meeting at the same venue and invite public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Association
Comercial Exchange
Wilson A. Smith
St. Joseph
Mica
Benton Harbor
CHV
Directors and Hospital Committee
May build three stories at Barns corner Elkhart plan
The Elkhart County Trust company considers raising the reconstructed Barns corner building from two to three stories, worth noting as workmen near leveling walls. The six foot height increase and pressed brick design are planned, with Deahl t Deans possibly occupying the second floor with law offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Trust Company Maay
Deah!t & Deans
Dems Reject Holtzman Move After Indiana Meeting
District Chairman 8S. N. Stevens attended the meeting of the democratic state central committee in Indianapolis. It was noted that the Holtzman re organization movement is generally condemned and without a following. Democrats who in January preferred a different organization now accept the will of the majority and refuse to pose with Mr Holtzman as party disturbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8S. N. Stevens
Democratic State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Holtzman
Prisoner Attacks Deputy Sheriff in LaPorte Jail Controversy
A prisoner, George McCall, known as the Michigan City forger, attacked Deputy Sheriff Anstiss at the LaPorte county jail. McCall, who has feigned insanity since arrest, sparked a violent incident amid ongoing confinement concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anstiss
LaPorte
Michigan City
George McCall
Edgell Fined For Net Fishing At Lake Wawasee
William Edgell of Syracuse was fined 41.50 for using a net in Lake Wawasee in a case before Justice J H Young in War saw. It marked a second offense, with Deputy Fish Commissioner F W Hill catching him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Young
Warsaw
William Edgell
Syracuse
Lake Wawasee
Edgell
F. W. Hill
Valparaiso Resident Dies In Maplewood Cemetery
Nelson Swenor, a long trusted Valparaiso resident, collapsed and died from apoplexy while helping clean the Maplewood burial ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Swenor
Valparaiso
Maplewood
Mr. Swepor
Northern Indiana League track meet a big one at Leso Farm
The Northern Indiana Athletic League holds a tomorrow afternoon meet at Leso Farm starting 1 150 o clock sharp. About 75 contestants from Hammond Elkhart LaPorte Michigan City South Bend and Goshen compete in seven track and six field events. Star buck Blair Belman and Lawrence lead strong showings with high hopes for records if weather cooperates.
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Northern Indiana Athletic League
Leso Farm
Indiana
Honers
Blair
Hammond
Belman
Noos Hav
Hanmond
Elkhart
Michigan City
Lawrence
Seuta Bend
LaPorte
Goshen
Star Buck
Blair and
Wallgren
Kelly
Replogle
Berry
Messick
la Porte
South Bend
Athletic Association
Lesh
Winona Interurban Inches Toward Goshen Line
Winona Interurban rushes to Goshen with track laid to Parkside and grade nearly complete. Cars expected to run Goshen to Warsaw and Winona by June 1, subject to minor Wabash and bridge delays. Summer concerts by Theodore Toomas orchestra and Hilties band slated. Rogers Gosmen band set to perform.
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Wabash
New Paris
Elkhart River
Fairlawn Farm
Winona
Winona Assembly
Theodore Toomas
Hilties
Rogers’ Gosmen Band
Winong
Westville Superintendent Yoder Likely Suicide in Indiana
Mrs A H Yoder of Westville LaPorte county says her husband the missing superintendent may have suffered mental derangement and taken his life Detectives will be engaged to fathom the mystery The Wakarusa Tribune reports Yoder sent his wife to Nappanee and deserted her She feared for safety in Wakarusa while awaiting a Wabash train and admits Yoder was fond of a Westville teacher The couple had lived together 15 years She stayed at Adam Zentz's home in Wakarusa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Yoder
Westville
LaPorte County
Wakarusa Tribune
Yoder
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Adam Zentz
Elkhart Couple Weds In Local Ceremony
Albert G. Bohn formerly of Goshen and now of Elkhart married Mabel Rogers a stenographer in Elkhart. The couple are well known young residents and their marriage was reported in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert G. Bohn
Goshen
Elkhart
Mabel Rogers
Irwin Opera House to Host Elkhart County GOP Convention
The Elkhart county republican central committee seeks use of the Irwin opera house Marion Indiana for the county convention on Thursday June 7 in the morning and afternoon. John H Ammons has accepted the lessee will not disrupt shows except matinee two evening performances planned delegates may attend a matinee if time allows. The Irwin facility chosen for its large lower floor seating and easy delegate handling. GOP conventions have been held there in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosheo
Elkhart
L. M. Simpson
Roose
Goncord Township
Simpson
Silvers
Tate
Henry Ziesel
William Whetten
Jackson Township
Zeisel
Elknaart
Elhanan W. Hess
Coshen
Treausurer
Ed Kelly
Whetten
Recorder
Goshen
New Paris
George W. Fleming
D. O. Bachelor
Nappanes Acdivance
Aaron S. Zook
T. A. Gilmore
Josiah O. Mick
Emery E. Austin
D._ O. Bachelor
Nappanee
W. C. Ellis
Elk
Elkhart County Republican Central Committee
John H. Ammons
Marion
Ind
Irwin Opera House
Will Sign Ordinance for Northern Indiana Railway Loop
Mayor Lowry has ten days to sign or veto the ordinance approving the Northern Indiana Railway Co. One-Block Loop presented May 2. A decision is expected soon, enabling the loop around Main Fifth Clinton and Lincoln. rails ready. The company plans extending South Eighth Street to haul circus crowds on June 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Co
Lowry
Goshen
Indiana
Winona
Main
Fifth
Clinton Streets
Lincoln Avenue
South Eighth Street
Sells Bros
Goshen Couple Marries At Dunlaps Home
Harlan A. Stauffer wed Miss Sadie Truesdell last night at the groom’s parents’ home half a mile south of Dunlaps. Rev Calvin Huber performed the ceremony before 25 relatives and friends. The couple will start housekeeping in Goshen in a furnished home. the bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Truesdell, has worked as a stenographer in Stauffer’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan A. Stauffer
Sadie Truesdell
Emanuel Stauffer
Dunlaps
Calvin Huber
Zena Ecklebarger
Goshen
Frank Truesdell
Middlebury
Deaf mute Mast held on lar cen charge in Elkhart
J C Mast and J P Helfrick are central to a case in Elkhart. Mast, a deaf mute, is jailed for lack of $500 bail while awaiting hearing on larceny charges. Helfrick, also mute, says Mast has the missing $1.50 and a $75 diamond ring from Helfrick’s home. A search warrant failed to locate the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Mast
Elkhart
J. P. Helfrick
Mr. Mast
Helfrick
Mast
Mortuary notices from Elkhart list Brown and Zimmer deaths
Mortuary notices report A L Brown aged 54 dying at his Elkhart home from a complication of diseases with two sons and two daughters surviving. Soren B Zimmer aged 70 dies at Richard Turnock’s Elkhart home after hip injury kept him bedridden for six months. Zimmer, a long time Elkhart resident since 1873 from Mishawaka, worked in cabinet making and at Connell horn factory formerly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
A. L. Brown
Elkhart
Zimmer
Soren B. Zimmer
Richard Turnock
Mishawaka
Conn Horn Factory
Memorial Day Address Planned by South Bend Editor in Goshen
Hon J B Stoll editor of the South Bend Times will deliver the annual Memorial Day address in Goshen on Wednesday May 30. If weather is good the talk will be at the cemetery. otherwise the exercises move to a theatre. Stoll is a noted speaker with a long record of public addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Times
Goshen
FE C Hawks
Howell Post No. Vo
G. AL
Mrs Lovina Pritchard Dies after Illness in Hannibal
Mrs Lovina Pritchard aged about 60 and a resident of Millersburg died of cancer at her daughter Mrs F M Williams home in Hannibal. The body will be shipped to Millersburg for interment Sunday. She was a sister of Samuel Myers of East Goshen and widow of unknown spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Jay
Hannibal, Mo
Lovina Pritchard
Millersburg
F. M. Williams
Pritchard
Samuel Myers
East Goshen
Hannibbal
Solves Long Mystery of Bertha Parker Reunion in Indianapolis
Bertha Parker, chief telephone operator at Culver on Lake Maxinkuckee, has learned her birth mystery with help from Indianapolis police. She will move to Indianapolis to live with her father Thomas West, whom she had never met until Sunday. Her birth mother died. she was adopted by James B. Parker of Kokomo, taking his name. Police identified her lineage about six months ago, leading to the reunion in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Parker
Culver
Lake Maxinkuckee
Indianapolis
Thomas West
James B. Parker
Syracusans Benefit From Winona Line Schedule
Postmaster J. H. Miller of Syracuse visited Goshen and praised the Winona line between Milford Junction and Goshen. He said Syracusans could visit Goshen and return at almost any time, with B. and O. accommodations cited as excellent, comparable to a Vanderbilt arranged schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Miller
Syracuse
Goshen
Winona
Milford Junction
Vanderbilt
Illness and recoveries in local residents
Mrs. Anthony Deah! is quite ill. Little Susan Gortner, in better condition, remains in danger. Mrs. Sarah Rhine is in critical condition at her Home corner of Lincoln avenue and Sixth street. Noah Dausman near Foraker is seriously ill with complications from neuralgia. Miss Ella Miller of Millersburg, who had surgery Sunday, is slowly recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Deah
Susan Gortner
Sarah Rhine
Lincoln Avenue
Sixth Street
Noah Dausman
Foraker
Ella Miller
Millersburg
Sears Gardner Ships Pilot Guard to Kalamazoo
Sears Gardner today sent his promising trotter Pilot Guard by Pilot Medium to Harry M. Hoffman of Kalamazoo. Hoffman owns a string of notable Northern Indiana heroes, Kalamsoo, yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Gardner
Harry M. Hoffman
Kalamazoo
Hoffman
Indiana
Kalamsoo
Indiana hospital jobs flood commission with applicants
Architects have not finished plans for the Southeastern Indiana hospital in Madison. The commission is flooded with applications for positions from superintendent down. No bids have been asked and no contracts let, so appointments will be delayed for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Indiana Hospital
In Sane
Madison
Eel River Church Eyes Lake Wawasee Camping Site
The Eel River Conference of the Christian church plans to purchase a permanent camping site at Lake Wawasee and seek possible sale of jets as a committee conducts inspections and reviews the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Bay
Eel River
Newell Bros Showcased White Waists At Low Prices
Advertises Standard white waists in dozens of pretty styles priced from 1 to 5 dollars. Mentions Newell Bros as sellers and notes school children pay 6 cents admission tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Bros
Aging Elkhart man killed by Lake Shore Limited at crossing
Oliver P. Hanks a 75 year old former Elkhart resident drove to visit cousin William McNay. He had failing eyesight and was deaf to the locomotive when struck at Main street crossing in Elkhart. He carried a bank book showing a 2100 cash balance and was identified by it. He had grown rich in South Dakota after leaving Elkhart years ago. He was unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
William McNay
Oliver P. Hanks
Britton
South Dakota
Ren
Lake Shore Limited
Main Street
Elkoaart
Mr. Hanks
McNay
Lake Shore
McNays
Hanks
Mr. Franks
Goshen High School Graduation Set For June 4 6 5
Attorney General Charles W. Miller will address Goshen High School graduates on Monday June 4 in the assembly room. Diplomas will be presented by Dean Miller of Chicago University on Tuesday. The class has 101 graduates, both young men and women. Girls will wear caps and gonads instead of white dresses. Alumni banquet planned but not finalized. This year marks a shift from former Thursday and Friday dates to Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Miller
Imiliana
Goshen High School
Dean Miller
Chicago University
Alumni Association
Elkhart Woman Marries Husband's Cousin After Divorce
Mrs Bertha Prough of Elkhart aged 27 divorced from Allen Prough of La Grange after a sensational conduct charge and trial. She has married Easton D Prough aged 23, the husband’s cousin. They reside in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Prough
Elkhart
Allen Prough
Lagrange
Prough
Easton D. Prough
LaPorte County Court House to be redecorated
The LaPorte county court house built 15 years ago at a cost of 300000 will be redecorated. Next February the last installment of bonds, 2000, will be paid on the building which today is one of the handsomest court houses in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte County
Indiana
Foreman Michael Harris Injured Eye in Wood Incident
Go shen Manufacturing foreman Michael Harris suffered a left eye injury when struck by a wood stick this afternoon at about 1 o clock. Doctors believe the sight should not be lost and he is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Harris
Goshen Mfg. Co
Birth Recorded for Horace Henry's North Side Family
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Horace Henry of the North Side, greeting the family with a new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Henry
North Side
Coppes firm executive named Cane Furniture vice president
Albert Mutchler of Nappanee representing Coppes Zook Mutchler was elected vice president of the Cane Furniture Manufacturers Association for the central northern and southwestern states at a Chicago meeting. We are headquarters for lace curtains and draperies Portieres priced 2 to 18 dollars per pair. Save money on shoe polish at Gresso's with first class makes offered below other prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Mutchler
Nappanee
Coppes, Zook & Mutchler Company
Cane Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Newell Bros
Gresso’s
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Ekhart Management
Elkhart County
Citizens
Frisco
Goshen Elks
Jerry Bechtel
Association
Winona Company
Winona Interurban Company
Northern Indiana Co
Parkside
Mortuary Record
J. B. Stoll
Missouri
Showa
Limited
Nephew
Miller
Will Adddress
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