Workman Falls 30 Feet at Court House
N W Doc Lehman, a marble worker for P H McCormack Co, fell 30 feet from scaffolding inside Elkhart County Court House. He narrowly survived after striking two ladders on descent. He suffered a fractured hip and minor bruises and was taken to Becknell hospital. Age about 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W
Doc) Lehman
P. H. McCormack & Co
Court House
Ors
Becknell “Hospital
J. A. Cook
Lehman
Huntington
McCormack & Co
Rodibaugh Receives 1500 Settlement After Train Injury
George Rodibaugh, who lost a hand when struck by a passenger train on the Pennsylvania road at Bourbon during the summer fair, has been awarded 1500 by the railroad company. Tom Sloan of Warsaw, with a broken arm and likely permanent injuries from the same incident, settled for under 3500 shortly after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Pennsylvania Railroad
George Rodibaugh
Bourbon
Tom Sloan
Warsaw
Society Notes Highlight Local Weddings and Events
The marriage of Claude Price Donovan and Rachael Neville is planned for Sunday. A 60‑member party was hosted by Miss Rena McManus at Mr. and Mrs. John Price’s home near Waterford with attendees from town and country. A Bridge party at Mrs. Tausie’s featured winners Mrs. H Charnley and Mrs. S H Whitmer. Memorial Day events include Logansport Cozles vs Goshen White Sox at Tonawanda Park and Goshen Grove at Spring Brook Park. Whitehead reunion set for June 18 at West Side Park Milford. last year hosted by A J Picker ing with about 200 attendees. A mail pouch damaged by a Lake Shore train near Leesburg disrupted Fort Wayne newspapers. A shoe repair shop will open on the second floor of the building housing I M Crowe’s Dry Goods. millinery sale announced at Boonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Price
Waterford
Rena McManus
Mika Price
Charles Inbody
Whitehead
West Side Park
Milford
Mra
A. J. Pickering
New Paris
Zook Renominated Amid Factional Feud At GOP Convention
The Goshen county Republican convention renominated A B Zook for Representative amid strong opposition from Elkhart township and several country precincts. Baker and Wider Elkhart men drew support while Concord and Elkhart areas split. The result shows waning enthusiasm and a tepid, routine gathering with few speeches or cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zook
Elkhart
Goshen City
Baker
Wider
Concord Township
Edward Kelly
Leander Anderson
Elkhart Township
Anderson
Carroll Not Dead Rumors Refuted In Marcellus Visit
The report that Charles Carroll, a G. M. Branch brakeman shot by Frank Howland, had died was contradicted. Carroll, an invalid, is alive and in Marcellus Mich, seen in his chair after traveling from Elkhart where his wife runs a boarding house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Howland
Marcellus
Mich
Charles Carroll
G. & M. Branch
Elkhart
Carrolls
Democrat
Carroll
H. C. Barney Arrest In Chicago Case
Chicago authorities arrested Hugh C. Barney for an objectionable dance and alleged immoral advertising. Barney, said to have planned the event, contends there was nothing improper. Barney’s home is listed as Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Barney
Hugh C. Barney
Chicago
Barney
Elkhart
Minor Elevator Accident Injures Miss Edith Cripe
Miss Edith Cripe suffered a severe hand scratch when caught between the wall and the elevator in the Hawke Gortner building this forenoon. The operator halted the machine quickly saving her from worse injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Cripe
Hawke-Gortner Building
Glidden Auto Tour Angers Goshen Region
The Glidden automobile tour will not stop in Goshen this year. It travels from Buffalo to Pittsburg and onward through Harrisburg Philadelphia Albany Boston and into the New England States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Harriabure
Philadelphia
Albany
Boston
New England States
Memorial Day Address by Fort Wayne Clergyman at Majestic
The Rev. A. K. Zartman of Fort Wayne and formerly of Goshen will deliver the Memorial Day address at the Majestic theatre in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zartman
A. K. Zartman
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Majestic Theatre
Mrs Elisabeth Biggs Resting Comfortably After Stroke
Mrs Elisabeth Biggs, who sustained a stroke several days ago, is much improved and resting comfortably this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blok List
Elisabeth’ Biggs
New Furniture Arrives for Court House Offices
Furniture for the court house offices arrived today and will be placed at noon. The piece is described as very handsome and easily applied. Inquiries may be made regarding the Sked-Jap-Black finish.
Lake Shore Shops in Elkhart to Shut Down Through June
Lake Shore officials in Elkhart order a company wide pause in operations through June first due to low business. All departments except the round house and possibly the pattern shop will idle, with four regular workdays as Fridays and Saturdays already treated as holidays. The foundry may continue limited daily work depending on orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Cleveland
Round House
Pattern Shop
Deaf man killed by east bound flyer at lake shore crossing
Nicholas Seidel aged 60 and married was killed instantly while crossing tracks at the South Bend lake shore area after failing to hear warning shouts due to deafness. He carried a $12 pay envelope from Singer works when struck by the east bound flyer, tossed 150 feet, and mangled by the engine as the train stopped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Seidel
Lake Shore
South Bend
Seidel
Bodkins Accuses Husband in Hotel Chop Suey Row
Mrs. Thomas Bodkins wife of an Elkhart saloon keeper sues her husband for assault and battery. Bodkins attacked Scanlon and his wife after a chop suey and beer meal at the Standard hotel. Scanlon fled town as Bodkins pursued further legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodkins
Bill Scanlon
Thomas Bodkins
Elkhart
Standard Hotel
Cement Walk Bids Read Low In Elkhart
Bids for several miles of cement walks in Elkhart come in much lower than in years past due to a cement market slump and reduced labor costs.
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Elkhart
Mortuary Notice for Goldstein Infant in Kalamazoo Area
Two year old son of Mr and Mrs M Goldstein of 15 South Eighth street died of pneumonia. Funeral at home Sunday 10 a m. Interment in Sharis Israel cemetery. Rogers Goshen band to play at Sturgis Michigan for Memorial Day May 30 with Hon E N Dingley of Kalamazoo delivering address. A large crowd expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Rogers’ Goshen
Mich
E. N. Dingley
Kalamazoo
Local notices and ads mix in Warsaw item
The notice highlights grocery pricing at Black Gross Coffee and a Rogers' Goshen band benefit concert for tomorrow afternoon. It mentions railroad company disputes at the Warsaw council crossings and rail line talks, along with a hardware sale and local poultry sale announcing dressed chickens for tomorrow.
Coronor Mack’s Report Links Gunness to Felonious Homicide
LaPorte special report states coroner Mack finds the charred remains in the ruins are Mrs Bella Gunness and that three children died in the same incident. He declares all deaths a felonious homicide with unknown perpetrator. Additional notes mention an accomplice, other victims, and possible indictments.
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Mack
Mrs. Gunness
Andrew Helgelein
Ole Budsburg
Jennie Oleson
Nomination of Thirteenth District Delegates Shine at Ko komo Encampment
The Thirteenth district elected delegates Jas Braden Elkhart W H Tilton Medaryville and M L Essick Rochester with alternates W H Bennett War saw William Stafford Argos and Peter Winebrenner Goshen. Officers named include Dept Com John D Alexander Bedford Sr Vice Milton Bell Ko komo Jr Vice Wilbur B H Gorsuch South Bend Medical Director Dr I I Brown Knox Asst Rdj Col J R Fesler Indianapolis Chaplain F M Elliott Hammond and a council of administration. The congress endorsed the action against canteens and the 1909 encampment will be held in Crawfordville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Grand Army
Kokomo
Jas, Braden
Elkhart
W. H. Tilton
Medaryville
M. L. Essick
Rochester
W. H. Bennett
Warsaw
William Stafford
Argos
Peter Winebrenner
Goshen
Dept
John D. Alexander
Bedford, Sr
Milton Bell
Kokomo, Jr
Marshall Speech Attacks Trusts and Praises Bryan at Newcastle
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Thomas R. Marshall denounces trusts and GOP excess, urges tariff revision, and commends William J. Bryan as the crowd cheers the Nebraska leader. He cites Roosevelt as king and attacks state and national Republicans for wasteful spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Thomas R. Marshall
Newcastle
Roosevelt
Mr. Marshall
William J. Bryan
Winona interurban to change schedule June first
Officials plan to adjust the Warsaw and Goshen route with limited cars operated every three hours may become the standard. Crews will transfer at Goshen or Dunlaps with Northern Indiana conductors taking over inbound and outbound trips. Officials expect summer business and Winona Assembly to boost activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Warsaw
Goghen Lie
Goshen
Dunilaps
Winona
Two Fine Programs By Rogers Goshen Band In Tomorrow Concerts
Rogers Goshen Band plans two benefit concerts in Jefferson tomorrow afternoon and night. The afternoon program features selections from The Red Mill The Time the Place and the Girl The Merry Widow Gypsy Airs and more with soloists Madeline Lacke Gretchen Jacobs Viva Winebrenner and Florence Wollam. The evening program includes the Maritana fantasia and a saxophone flute duet by Wyatt and Davis with soloists Davis Winebrenner and Wollam. Prices range 15 26 25 35 50 and 75 cents and tickets are selling quickly.
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Rogers’ Goshen
Jefferson
Red Mill
Madeline Lacke
Gretchen Jacobs
Viva Winebrenner
Florence Wollam
Merry Widow
Mr. Wyatt
Mr. Davis
Hobart A. Davis
Memorial Day Arrangements For Goshen Observance
E F Scott of Winona to deliver address at Oak Ridge cemetery if weather permits or at Jefferson theatre in case of rain. Howell Post 90 G A R completed plans for May 30 Memorial Day parade with Rogers Goshen band and participation of city officials and civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Scott
Winona
Goshen
Howell Post
Scott
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Jefferson Theatre
Rogers Goshen
Postoffice Officials Meet Indiana Postmasters in Indianapolis
Postmasters from 219 Indiana cities gathered at the Denison Hotel in Indianapolis for the second annual session. They greeted three Washington officials: A. L. Lawshe, third assistant postmaster general. R. Bpilman, superintendent rural delivery. and Br. McMillin, chief post office inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liatena
Indiana
Denison
Indianapolis
Postoffice Department
Washington
A. L. Lawshe
R. Bpilman
Br. McMillin
Starr
Milford saloon sign removed after remonstrance protest
William Fisher former Milford saloon keeper pulled down a window sign reading My Friends Like Hell that listed names of remonstrance signers. The damage claim was withdrawn. A runaway incident near Burnstein cigar store led to a cart overturn as Salinger Bron delivery team fled in panic.
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Bown
William Fisher
Milford
Burnstein
Salinger Bron
Wyoming Delegates Prepare For Convention Attendance
Gov Osborne outlines convention preparations with headquarters tickets badges and guards. Sergeant-at-arms John J. Martin plans crowd handling to minimize gallery movement while 14000 will gain seats each session with more standing tickets. Goshen residents David D Rodibaugh Abe Peck J A Beane travel to the convention starting July 6. Thirteenth district delegates George Ogden Milford and James Fletcher Knox named. Goshen folks also bound for the Republican gathering in Chicago June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Wyoming
National Committee
John J. Martin
Denver
David ,D. Rodibaugh
Abe Peck
J. A. Beane
George Ogden
Milford
James Fletcher
Knox
Chicago
Mishawaka Democrats Endorse Shively for Congress
The Mishawaka Democrats back B F Shively of South Bend for the Thirteenth district long and short term seats to succeed A L Brick. He holds solid support across the district except Bourbon backing Dr W A Weiser. Plymouth convention set for May 28 with possible date change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shively
Congress
Mishawaka
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Congréssion
A. L. Brick
Bourbon
W. A. Weiser
Plymouth
Laborer Injured Lacerated Hand at Milford Construction
Davis Homan, a day laborer on a Royal Electrical Co. project in Milford, suffered a badly lacerated hand while operating a derrick lifting stone and mortar to the building’s top. A. J. Bunnell of North Judson hinted he may announce a Democratic congressional candidacy before the Plymouth convention on May 28, with a decision expected in a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Homan
Royal Electrical Co
Milford
Bunnell
A. J. Bunnell
North Judson
Elkhart
Plymouth
Morris Case Nearing End in Saloon Trial
The Morris saloon case moves toward a verdict as the jury, after visiting the premises this morning, is expected to reach a favorable decision tonight. The trial involves city authorities and local officials with ongoing deliberations on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamphere
Morris
John Morrie
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Elkhart County Court House
W. W. Lehman
Rodibaugh
Claude (Price) Donovyan
Rachael Neville
Harry R. Whitmer
Bridge
South Fifth Street
Madge Jenkinson
O. L. Stauffer
Clyde Davie
Dean Vail
Eilkhart
Fetters Farm
Logansport Cozles
Goshen White Sox
Tonawanda Park
Goshen Grove
Springbrook Park
Leesburg
Eal Darnell
Qrowe Umtocery
Shore
Flyer
Mortuary Record
The
Star Grocery
Jefferson Block
Pennsylvania
Big Four
Warsaw Council
Aro
Hawks Hardware Co
Rosaeris
Gunes
Arch
Terre Haute
C. O. Whitenack
South Bend High School
Anti-Saloon League
Terre’ Haute
Prof. Whitenack
Daugier
Nice
Sars
Poywer's
B. & Northern Indiana’ Railway Company
Cincinnati Car Co
Diusko County
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