Memorial Day Exercises At Oak Ridge Cemetery
Crowds endured threatening rain as Howell Post 90 G A R held Memorial Day rites at Oak Ridge cemetery. Hon. John B. Stoll of South Bend gave a 40 minute address lauded as among Goshen’s best, with Rogers Goshen Band performances and Taps. Parades and fraternal groups drew large crowds despite light shower.
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Oak Ridge Cemetery
Howell
Howell Post, No. 90, G. A. R
John B. Stoll
South Bend
Times
Stoll
F. E. C. Hawks
Howell Post
Concensus
Rogers’ Goshen Band
Lincoln's Address
E. D. Chipman
J. B. Stoll
South
Mortuary Notices From Abilene and Bristol
Ella E Smith 47 of Abilene Kansas died at her niece’s home in Elkhart Tuesday born Kerr near Berrien Springs wife of James Smith son of late Joan and Mr. Smith of Osolo township. Amasi Miller 28 Bristol resident died suddenly of heart disease at home while caring for her ill mother funeral at Bristol Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 1 PM interment Zion Cemetery northwest of Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ella E
James 5. Smith
Abilene
Kan
Jacob Heasley
Elkhart
Kerr
Berrien Springs
Joan Smith
Osolo Township
Miller
Amasi Miller
Bristol
Samuel Dillman
Stephen Miller
Jefferson Township
Jacob
Carl Dillman
George Defrees
Dunlaps
Presbyterian Church
Zion Cemetery
Saloonists Target Reform Treasurer in Shame Campaign
In Benton Harbor and St. Joseph temperance rows, W. L. Crow a Christian church member and former drinker served as reform society treasurer. Saloonists lured him to their venues revived his craving and publically jailed him to mock the temperance cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
W. L. Crow
Christian Church
Reform Society
Commencement Exercises At Columbia City High School
This evening Columbia City High School hosts graduation ceremonies. Hon. Thomas R. Marshall will deliver the address to graduates, with diplomas conferred by Judge J. W. Adair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City High School
Thomas R. Marshal
J. W. Adair
First English Lutheran Church Hosts Reception for New Pastor
The Mishawaka congregation of First English Lutheran will welcome Rev. Lloyd W. Steckel and his wife with a reception this evening. The event marks the start of the pastor's tenure with the church.
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First English Lutheran Church
Mishawaka
Lloyd W. Steckel
Real estate loan abstract for George Rh Harper
Abstract of title and loan filing for George Rh Harper outlining property encumbrances and ownership chain. Details include mortgage terms, recorder dates, and related lien information as recorded in the county property records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rh. Harper
Out of Door Plan for Memorial Day at Oak Ridge Draws Complaints
Howell Post No. 90 G A R faces pressure to move Memorial Day exercises from Oak Ridge cemetery to a city hall due to weather worries and the discomfort of elderly veterans who must stand for nearly an hour to hear Hon. J B Stoll. The crowd still found the day successful despite rain threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Post No. 90
Oak Ridge Cemetery
J. B. Stoll
Wreck Narrowly Averted by Watchful Flagman
Fred Henry, flagman at the Purlsre et crossing, spotted a malicious switch being left open with an iron wedge behind the rail. He signaled an Elks special from Wabash to Detroit just in time, averting a likely wreck and saving passenger lives.
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Big Four
Fred Henry
Henry
Sick List Acknowledges Local Illnesses
Sick list notes John Bowman critically ill at his daughter Mrs. Samuel Stroup’s home near Millersburg. Ira Manahan very ill at 215 South Ninth Street with nerve contraction and serious condition. Mrs. Samuel Dillman five miles north of Goshen critically ill with doubtful recovery.
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John Bowman
Samuel Stroup
Millersburg
Ira Manahan
South Ninth Street
Samuel Dillman
Goshen
Devor Placed Under Bond Over Peace Charge in Elkhart
James R. Devor of Elkhart was placed under a $200 surety of the peace bond for a June 1 city court hearing. The action follows a complaint by abutting property owner A. F. Tyler over a proposed new road. Devor reportedly threatened dynamite if the road opened and warned a supervisor away during work. He admitted possible violent spells at the police station and named Rinard Stutsman as bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devor
A. F. Tyler
Dever
Goshen High Defeats Columbia City in Memorial Day Tilt
Goshen High School beat Columbia City High School 7 to 3 at Tonawanda Park yesterday. Landgreaver and Juday teamed as Goshen’s battery with Landgreaver’s hitting star power. About 199 paying fans attended, dampened by wet weather and a weak Memorial Day crowd.
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Tonawanda Park
Goshen H. S
Columbia City H. S
Goshen
Columbia City
Warsaw High School
Landgreaver
Juday
Goshen Battery
Political move shapes Noble county ticket
Joan W. Cornell has decided to run for the Republican nomination for county surveyor opposing incumbent John I. Cooper. Melvin A. Demarest will seek the Republican nomination for commissioner from the northern district. Editor McEwen of the Albion Democrat may be the Democratic nominee for auditor in Noble county.
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Joan W. Cornell
John I. Cooper
Melvin A. Demarest
McEwen
The
Albion Democrat
Noble County
May musicale by Woman's Musical club at First Reformed
A fair sized audience attended the May musicale at the First Reformed church. Miss Maude Essex of Indianapolis, guest of Mrs. E. L. Harper, performed four numbers with Miss Manahan and pianist Noble W. Kreider also on the program.
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Woman's Musical Club
First Reformed Church
Maude Essex
Indianapolis
E. L. Harper
Miss Manahan
Noble W. Kreider
Missing Pulaski County Surveyor Candidate Kellogg
A. B. Kellogg, a surveyor candidate in Pulaski county, has disappeared with about 1600 dollars collected from excursionists seeking transport to investigate land sales in Northwestern Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kellogg
Pulaski County
Canada
Fire wipes out Elmer Webb's Teagarden barn
A large barn owned by Elmer Webb at Teagarden in Marshall county was destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 3500 dollars with four horses two colts 100 bushels of corn 100 bushels of oats and most farming implements consumed. Insurance partly covers the loss.
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Elmer Webb
Teagarden
Marshall County
Kellogg and Co v Seigmund affirmed by appellate court
The case, tried before Judge Rouse in Warsaw, was affirmed on appeal. Lou W. Vail appeared for Kellogg and Co, with Judge Watkins of Huntington, Ind., upholding the judgment. A $750 lien foreclosure judgment sustains the claim, hinging on whether a post completion item for the Exchange hotel in Huntington kept the lien period alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg & Co
Seigmund
Rouse
Warsaw
Lou W. Vail
Watkins
Huntington
Ind
Exchange Hotel
Huntingon
City Seeks Daily License Fee From Hoosier Carnival
Mayor Lowry instructed the city clerk to collect a $2 daily license for each paid attraction at the Hoosier Amusement Co. carnival on West Lincoln Avenue. The show had been allowed to operate for a small fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry
Hoosier Amusement Co
West
Lincoln Avenue
Stranger rider survives long fall to Warsaw seeking work
A young man about 21 rode forty five miles clinging to iron brace rods beneath a passenger coach floor from Marion to Warsaw over the Big Four. He arrived in Warsaw as a stranger seeking work in a restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Marion
Brutality Alleged In South Bend Boarding House Case
Neighbors found 15 year old Sylvia Beisel in distress alleging her mother Flora Beisel and boarders John Baker and Harry Criswell tried to force incestuous relations with Harry Criswell. The trio fled but were captured when returning to the residence, all under arrest. The Beisel home is described as a boarding house with a single bed and a cot.
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South Bend
Sylvia Beisel
Flora Beisel
John Baker
Harry Criswell
Mr and Mrs Stuart Thank Neighbors For Kindness
Mr and Mrs W D Stuart express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and assistance during the illness and death of their daughter Etta. They thank everyone for the floral offerings and support.
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W. D. Stuart
Etta
Woman's Missionary Society Hosts India Jubilee
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will hold an India Jubilee in the church parlors Friday afternoon at 2 30 with special music.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the
First
M. E. Church
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs James Stringfellow
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs James Stringfellow of North Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stringfellow
North Fifth Street
Hand Scarred By Hot Iron Accident In Albion
Ella Moos of Noble County suffered a severe hand scalding at the Albion bound when she tried a hot iron and got scorched. Authorities report the incident occurred in Albion and Moos was treated for burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Moos
Noble County
Albion
Memorial Day Observed in Middlebury by Town People
Memorial Day services in Middlebury drew large crowds yesterday with Rev. B. W. Zeigler delivering the address and the Shipshewana band providing music for the commemorative event.
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Middlebury
B. W. Zeigler
Lutheran Church
Shipshewana Band
Zehrungs Escape Lead to South Seventh Street
Mr and Mrs E B Zehrung have escaped from Michigan City and located at 423 South Seventh Street. Mr Zehrung is the local representative of the Prudential Life Insurance Co.
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Michigan City
E. B. Zehrung
South Seventh Street
Mr. Zehrung
Prudential Life Insurance Co
Doll's Case Ends Sudden Victory for City in Elkhart
In Elkhart circuit court the City of Elkhart v George Doll was halted as witnesses appeared misinformed. Doll seeks higher damages for Cleveland Avenue street improvements after the city’s $422 assessment. Jury excused until 9:30 a.m. Monday. Probate notes include the will of Mrs Sarah A Wood of Ligonier probated, sharing among three children with guardian for Frances A Elliott’s heir. Marriage licenses issued in Elkhart Goshen and Bristol. Marshal Heath seeks asylum for Jack Sullivan. traveling agent Joan Hayes arrested on provoking Mrs Frank Over assault.
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City of
Elkhart
George Doll
Cleveland Avenue
Doll
Sarah A. Wood
Ligonier
Goshen
George W. Ellis
Lloyd Burris
Mary Ellen Shaw
Los Angeles
Cal
Robert Wood
Noble County
Frances Amanda Elliott
Elliott
Bernice Elliott
Maria Timmins
Charles E Stephens
Charles Opperman
Erie Opperman
Frances A Elliott
Wm. O. Elliott
David I. Immel
Sadie Eddy
Chester Arthur Bailey
Amanda May McKibben
Joseph Seedle
Bristol
Carrie Kirk
Marshal Heath
Jack Sullivan
Longcliff Asylum
Sullivan
Joan Hayes
Frank
West Wilkinson Street
Driving Park Opens in Elkhart With Thrilling Races
The Elkhart driving club opened its park with about 3000 spectators. Grace Colbert, owned by W H Foster, won the colt race with Bonnie Girl second and Lady R third. Mose, owned by Dr Haggarty, won the 2 50 pace and trot, with Hugo and Kitty Barbour placing second and third. J D Jr, owned by W J Schultz, won the free for all pace or trot in two heats. Krumpetz Giants beat Spires of Seuto Bend 7 to 6 in baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Barbour
W. Bemiller
J. D. Jr
W. J. Schultz
Marion Ha
Harry W
W. H. Foster
Rogers Goshen Band switch opens air concert tonight
The third open air concert of the season by Rogers Goshen band is held tonight instead of tomorrow due to several members being out of the city. Program includes Woodland Luders Gavotte Wild Flower Awakening of the Lion The Rollicking Girl Dance of the Goblins America and Reeke in texture on national lrsy. Moses
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Rogers’ Goshen
Luders Gavotte
Losey
Awakening of the Lion
de Koutski
Tivey
America
National
Moses
Amusements notes and future bookings in Michigan theater scene
Hi Henry closes his season at the Bell in Benton Harbor and plans a summer stay in Elkhart to organize next season’s minstrel company. Joan Robinson and Van Amburg circuits tour via Kendallville Elkhart and North Manchester. new shows and firings are listed. Claude Baker of Warsaw dies in Ellensburg Washington.
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Hi Henry
Bell Opera House
Benton Harbor
Mich
Elkhart
Joan Robinson Circus
Kendallville
Joliet, OL
van Amburg
Manchester
Eva Tanguay
Miss Tanguay
Berkshire County
Mass
Claude Baker
Warsaw
Ellensburg
Wash
Memorial Day address delivered in Elkhart by Rev. W. D. Parr
The Rev. W. D. Parr of Kokoso delivered the annual Memorial Day address in Elkhart. About ten people attended the state convention of postal clerks in Elkhart yesterday.
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W. D. Parr
Kokoso
Elkhart
Nappanee News Roasts Goshen Man In Domestic Row
The Nappanee News mocks William Toms of Goshen as his wife left with all household effects while he was at work and moved to Nappanee. It notes she would likely still own Brumbaugh inheritance if she had left earlier. Mrs Toms now works in Nappanee to support herself, while Toms faces no support duties beyond six Brumbaugh children.
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Nappanee
William Toms
Goshen
Toms
Brumbaugh
Pioneer Indiana preacher Thomas Whiteman dies at 83
The Rev. Thomas Whiteman aged nearly 84 of Whit ley county died yesterday from infirmities of old age and a fall. A pioneer preacher in North Central Indiana, he began ministry in 1844 in Cass county riding a circuit through Cass Miami White and Pulaski counties. He moved to Waitley county in 1852.
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Thomas Whiteman
Whitley County
Indiana
Cass County
Cass
Miami
White
Pulaski
Waitley County
Last Week for Place Hunters on County Ticket
Nappanee News notes the final week of activity for place hunters on the county Republican ticket with suspicion that no candidate is actively pursuing a county office.
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Nappanee News
Miller and Inbody to Wed at New Paris Home
Invitations are issued for the marriage of Mr. Francis C. Miller and Miss Leona Pearl Inbody. The wedding will be held at the home of Mrs. Mary Neff in New Paris on Sunday June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis C. Miller
Leona Pearl Inbody
Mary Neff
New Paris
Heath Named by Socialists in Elkhart for Congress
Socialists in Elkhart nominated W. H Heath of South Bend to run for congress in this district on the socialist ticket. Resolutions condemned Mayor Fogarty and the South Bend police department for interfering with a socialist meeting.
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Elkhart
W. H Heath
South Bend
Congress
Fogarty
Banquet OFF by Alumni Association for lack of support
The High School Alumni Association committee cancels the planned banquet due to insufficient member subscriptions. They thank all who showed interest in maintaining the annual meetings and hope to resume next year when interest rises.
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High School Alumni Association
Real Estate Transfers in Goshen Concord and Elkhart Areas
Wm. McDowell sells 15 acres in Concord township to Cyrus Runkle for 2400 dollars. Ellen Ellis and husband transfer a Goshen lot to C. E. Thompson for 750 dollars. Freeman Daniels and wife sell a Goshen lot to W. J. Davis for 800 dollars. H. W. Godfrey and wife sell an Elkhart lot to Anna Culler for 2000 dollars. Caroline Wurster et al. transfer a Goshen lot to Henry M. Widner for 900 dollars. Stewart F. Skinner and wife sell a Nappanee lot to W. R. Pepple for 1600 dollars. W. L. Stonex sells a Goshen lot to Noah E. Byers for 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McDowell
Cyrus Runkle
Concord
Ellen Ellis
C. E. Thompson
Goshen
Freeman Daniels
W. J. Davis
H. W. Godfrey
Anna Culler
Elkhart
Caroline Wurster
Henry M. Widner
Stewart
Fire insurance payout for Mill Street blaze
The Northwestern National Fire Insurance Company of Milwaukee through L. J. Brooks agency paid $248.25 to Boomershire of North Third Street for damage to his dwelling on Mill Street from last Saturday's fire.
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Northwestern National Fire Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Wis
L. J. Brooks
Boomershire
North Third Street
Mill Street
Knapp Family Thanks Neighbors and Local Firms
The family of John J. Knapp expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and to Churn & Ladder Co and Banta Furniture Co and to their employer for the kindness shown during the recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Knapp
Churn & Ladder Co
Banta Furniture Co
M E Missionary Society Hayride Social Cancelled
A group of about 50 ladies plus several gentlemen from the M E Missionary Society and church members rode to D D Blough’s home in Harrison township Tuesday evening. Rain prevented the Basher Chapel social, so Goshen attendees enjoyed the Blough visit and reported a pleasant time despite weather. Mr and Mrs John Arnold senior marked their 62nd wedding anniversary at their Jackson township home, ages 87 and 85. Goshen residents visited Mrs Fetters home yesterday with a group including Estes, Mew, Niswander, Beeson, Shafer, Lehman, Hassett, Dean, Dreese, Lehman, and Tyrrell.
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M. E. Missionary Society
D. D. Blough
Harrison Township
Basher Chapel
Goshen
Blough
John Arnold
Jackson Township
Harrison County
Arnold
Ill Benton township resident Hiram Kinnison gravely ill
Millersburg report notes Hiram Kinnison aged 85 and long time Benton township resident is very ill at his home. Also, Homer Harting hurt his right foot and leg last week when gravel pit banks caved in while he obtained a lead, requiring crutches.
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Hiram Kinnison
Benton Township
Homer Harting
Passengers Offered Reduced Tickets on Lake Shore Line
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway announced weekly reduced rate tickets for travel to and from points on its line. The offer applies to round trips for passengers, with details tied to official positions and travel on Sundays until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry
Odd Fellows Memorial Services Meeting Request
All Odd Fellows and visiting brothers are asked to meet at the Odd Fellows hall on Sunday at 2 p m to take part in Memorial services. Do not forget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
O. O. F. Hall
Personal Mentions From Winona Mishawaka and Nearby
A long list of visitors and travelers stops through the area. George V Roscoe and Geo R Ogden visit mishawaka and Milford while Mrs W C Misaler returns to Wawaka. Others travel from Chicago Indianapolis South Bend and Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V. Roscoe
Winona
Geo. R. Ogden
Milford
W. C. Misaler
Wawasee
George Quackenbush
Mishawaka
C. W. Valentine
Los Angeles
Wood Murray
Wawaka
G. W. Mason
C. A
Millersburg
Northern Indiana Deaths Report
Mrs Sophie Maurer mother of Mrs William Brusman of Elkhart died in Marcellus Michigan Mrs Charles Albert a German native aged 61 died in Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Maurer
William Brusman
Elkhart
Marcellus
Mich
Charles Albert
Germany
Mishawaka
Lake Shore to add multiple tracks near Edgerton and Waterloo
The Lake Shore engineers grade near Edgerton for a four track system while another force operates a steam locomotive and narrow gauge car service between Waterloo and Corunna. Freight depot at Corunna moved thirteen feet south to allow an extra track as work continues quietly. Tower builders for the electrical block signal system are arriving from the east and will reach the area in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Edgerton
Waterloo
Corunna
Moving Telephone Exchange Moves to New Millersburg Building
The Farmers' Mutual Telephone Co. shifts its Millersburg exchange into Ira Hostetter's recently purchased building. No communication is possible with Millersburg for a day or so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Telephone Exchange
Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Co
Millersburg
Ira Hostetter
Sue for Big Damages Over Indianapolis Bridge Crash
Almer Canan of LaPorte, seriously injured in a bridge accident at Indianapolis, has retained attorneys to file a civil action seeking $10,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almer Canan
LaPorte
Indianapolis
Funeral of John W. Parke Held in Elkhart
The funeral for John W. Parke of Elkhart was held this afternoon under the auspices of the Scottish Rite. About 12 Goshen members attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Parke
Elkhart
Goshen
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Taps
Benediction
Mortuary Record
Flagman
Big Four Road
J. R. Devor
Kellogg
Elkhart Assessment
Justice Whis'er's Court
Dedica
John Snobarger
Krumpetz Giants
Seuto Bend
Main Street
Francis Dance of the Goblins
Descrip
San Francisco
Jefferson
Joan E. Henshaw
May Tono Broeck
Captain Careless
B. C Whitney
Harry G. Sommers
Grand Rapids
Herald
Fritz Scheff
Maute Adams
Elsie Janis
William Faversham
Viola Allen
Ethel Barrymore
Fay Templeton
the Lion and the Mouse
the Clansman
S. Homer Moyer
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Irwin
Otis Sumner
Elwood
Heath
Harry Greenamyer
W. W. Wickham
W. B. Kreider
Owen Miller
Wyss
Hazel Hamlet
Anna Hope
B. B. Roger
M. J. Rhodes
Gienn
George Rhodes
Charley Cieis
Saura Bend
Charles Kohler
Lever Carriers
Wissinger
Stutsman
Twin Lakes
May Rogers
M.D. Polk
Della Walmer
Elkaort
G. M. Lenman
Will Sixby
Springfield
Ohio
Wittenberg College
Messrs
Mesdames
J. M. Studebaker
Fred Fish
Nelson J. Riley
Rogers and
Hurlburt
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