Three Old Residents Pass Away In Elkhart County
Three elderly residents in Elkhart County die within days. George Fick of Goshen, born in Germany in 1887, dies at 311 South Third Street after a long life in the butter and egg trade and farming community. Nancy Grissom, pioneer resident of Benton and Elkhart County, dies at 91 after a long residence near Benton and Goshen. funeral notices are given for Lower and Solomon Creek churches. Rev. John P. Nash, longtime minister and former prison chaplain, dies at 88 in Waterford, with services planned in Waterford and interment there. Hand burned by hot lard at a private residence on Ninth and Jefferson streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fick
Goshen
South Third Street
Mr. Fick
Verden
Hanover
Germany
America
Fridricka Zarmsdorf
Chicago
George Freese
Freese
W. W. Scherling
Frank Umbenhower
Elkhart
Katherine Fick
Leda
Albert E. Fick
W. W. Gorsline
Burlington
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Nancy Grissom
Nancy Grisson
Elkhart County
Daniel S. Lower
Old Settlers' Meeting
Grisson
Benton
Samuel Grissom
Portland
Ore
Eli
John
Syracuse
George Lecount
Milford
Daniel Lower
John P. Nash
Waterford
Lst
New Paris
Wakarusa
Bango
Columbia City
Coesse
Lagrange
Bluffton
Monmouth
Monroeville
Northern
Michigan City
Milton Nash
Julkhart
Watterford
George Baller
F. T. Simpson
Nappanee youth pleads guilty to trio of charges
Harvey Hughes of Nappanee admitted guilt on public intoxication assault and battery and speeding at a Sunday arraignment before Justice Whisler. Fines and costs totaled 42 dollars paid by his father after the arrest near Lake Shore tracks and a near-embankment crash. A second Nappanee youth who rode with him was not charged. Hughes had previously faced a speeding case and was jailed until his father settled the matter Sunday. Jacob Johns and Benton Matthews, tramps, were jailed overnight by Officers Elliott and Berth and left town with no money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berth
Billiott
Harvey Hughes
Justice Whisler
Tenth Street
Lake Shore Station
Hughes
Lake Shore
Nappanee
Goshen
Jacob Johns
Benton Matthews
Elliott
May Secure Train Stop Here For Fast Mail
E W Hawks and others petition Lake Shore officials to stop the west bound mail train No 43 at Goshen. The Goshen city leader urges stopping here as La Porte lags in desire, noting Goshen already has strong train service and hopes the change will attract traveling men. Train No 30 made its first Goshen stop last night with three arrivals and no departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hawks
Lake Shore
Goshen
LaPorte
Goshenites
Chica
Cotton Raised Near Osceola in Elkhart Farm Experiment
John H.Martin of near Osceola recently brought a natural stem cotton ball from his Elkhart farm. After receiving seed in Tennessee last summer he planted it by his house. A dozen plants grew, thrived, and produced perfect cotton. Births announced include a ten pound daughter to Mr and Mrs Gorstine of Burlington Iowa, formerly Miss Minnie Fick of Goshen. A son born to Mr and Mrs Leonard Hoogenboom of East Goshen, and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Troyer of North Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
John H.martin
Elkhart
Tennessee
Gorstine
Burlington
Minnie Fick
Goshen
W. W. Scherling
Elkhart,s
Gorsline
Leonard Hoogenboom
East Goshen
Andrew Troyer
North Ninth Street
Former Resident Beck to Visit and Fish Here
B C Beck of York Pennsylvania plans a visit to his brother J C Beck this week to enjoy a week of fishing. J C Beck, a former resident, lived in the sixties in the dry goods room now occupied by Blough Bros and Mehl and in the house now home to Harry Dangler. Joseph Hossler age 71 died suddenly at his home south of Kuhns Landing Kosciusko county from heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Beck
York
J. C. Beck
Blough Bros. & Mehl
Harry Dangler
Jozeph Hossler
Kuhn's
Landing
Kosciusko County
Hossler
Jury Trials Begin Tomorrow in Local Court
Divorce case Gustaf Leonard v Clara Leonard advances as circuit court handles juror exemptions and vacancies. Beemus case pending with defense by Ira H. Church and Lou W. Vail. Stevick pleads guilty to bicycle theft. other judgments entered in McLaughlin v Grant and Dow & Snell v Clark. Probate guardianship for Jesse Moleback proceeds with bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jury
Byron Beemus
Ira Ward
Elkhart
Beemus
Ira H. Church
Lou W. Vail
Toledo
George Kane
York Township
Daniel J. Miller
East Goshen
Stevick
Circuit Court
George Hunt
Gibson
Admr
James Gibson
George W. McLaughlin
Franklin Grant
Dow & Snell Co
Melvin J. Clark
Elias J. Swartz
Isaac Sailor
Deahl Speech At Middlebury Draws Large Crowd
A large Middlebury audience heard B F Deahl speak on national and state issues Saturday night at the opera house. Democratic candidate Frank W Brown also spoke briefly. The event followed the Rensberger family first annual reunion at Edward Berkey’s Jackson township home with a basket dinner and officer slate for 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Opera House
Mr. Desh
Frank W. Brown
Rensberger
Edward Berkey
Jackson Township
Perry Miner
Samuel Freed
Reta Shisler
Cor
Addie Hess
David Garman
Milton Rensberger
Jonas Rensberger
Man and woman wed despite age gap in cross state elopement
Robert Quinn of North Manchester aged 19 and Miss Minerva Hippenstee of Urbana aged 48 eloped to St. Joseph Michigan where they married. They returned home and were forgiven by relatives while friends offered congratulations. The Brethren state conference ended in Milford and will meet in Goshen next year with seven cities applying for the subsequent session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Quinn
North Manchester
Minerva Hippenstee
Urbana
St. Joseph, Mich
of the Brethren Church
Milford
Goshen
Elkhart and Goshen Tangle in 0 0 Football Classic
A record crowd of about 800 watched Goshen and Elkhart fight through a grueling 0 to 0 tie at Tonawanda grounds. Holdeman and teammates delivered tough defense and a fierce, evenly matched second half amid heavy exertion and injuries.
Election Officials Named for 1908 Balloting
Republicans select W H Charney and Democrats name L G Whippy as election commissioners for 1908. George W Fleming county clerk serves as commissioner. canvassing clerks include T A Davis Martin H Kinney Republicans and George A Beck L B Noble Democrats. Session begins 66 p m and lasts until canvass completes with pay at ten cents per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Charney
L. G. Whippy
George W. Fleming
William H. Charnley
L. B. Whippy
T. A. Davis
Martin H. Kinney
George A. Beck
L. B. Noble
Failing Health of Hani Couple At Lafayette Soldiers Home
Reports from the soldiers' home in Lafayette say Dr. and Mrs. William F. Hani are failing rapidly. A telegram from Commandant R. D. Smock urged sending the trustee or sheriff, as care could not be provided there due to their mental condition. The Hamis joined the Lafayette home in February. he is a known Elmer Post G. A. R. member in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Wm. F. Hani
J. D. Breden
Elkhart
R. D. Smock
Sunday School Convention Heads to Christian Church
The county Sunday school convention will meet at the Christian church in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates from nearly all county Sunday schools are expected. The program includes several addresses and discussions, with a larger attendance anticipated and a successful meeting hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Hump Car Rider Killed in Lake Shore Yard Accident
Ephriam Holderman, 27, of Elkhart, was killed at the Lake Shore gravity yards Saturday night when struck by freight cars. A pair of truck wheels passed over him as he was a hump car rider, believed to be walking on the track or waiting for a signal. He had worked three years for Lake Shore, recently returned after a vacation, and was a member of the switchmen’s union and the Knights of Pythias lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephriam Holderman
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Holderman
Tobias Holderman
Lake Shore Company
Switchman’s Union
K. of P. Lodge
Marshall to Campaign in Columbia City Night Before Election
Hon Thomas R Marshall plans a homecoming rally in Columbia City the night before election with a reception at the Vandalia station and a speech at the Foust block. He has been busy with speaking appointments statewide after his governor nomination. Gov Hanly is also slated to speak in Columbia City the eve of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Democratic State Committee
North Manchester
Vandalia
Democratic
Foust
Democratic Central Committee
Marshall Club
Marshall
Fort Wayne
Whitley County
Gov
Hanly
Fuller Family Reunion Near Goshen
The Fuller family, 56 members across four generations, gathered at John N. Williams home six miles northwest of Goshen on Saturday October 10. They formed an organization to continue annual reunions with Delbert Fuller as president, Mrs. John Williams as secretary, and Mrs. Dell Hass as treasurer after a sumptuous dinner. Mr Parfitt took a handsome group photo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wiliams
Dell Hass
Parfitt
Under Arrest in Elkhart Football Quarrel Case
A 24 year old youth named Schultz was arrested in Elkhart after a quarrel over a football game left Charles Stratton stabbed. Samuel Stratton, the injured boy’s father, assisted in the arrest. The youth appeared in court but, due to age, was turned over to a probation officer. His parents guaranteed future court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wn, Shultz
Charles Stratton
Elkhart
Samuel Stratton
Barely Escaped Death in South Bend Train Collision
Frederick J. Teuscher of South Bend narrowly escaped death when an automobile he rode in was struck by a Grand Trunk freight train. Arbor Day observances were planned for Friday, Oct. 23, with activities fixed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Teuscher
South Bend
Grand Trunk
South Bend Beats Goshen Greys In Final Sunday Game
South Bend defeated the Goshen Greys seven to three in the last ball game of the waning season at Newpark. Lindsay allowed seven hits and Method six. three errors by South Bend, Goshen fielding twice as many. Leon Kelly umpired. cold weather kept crowds light. Goshen will have baseball next season with strong local support urged for Dresch’s efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greys
Goshe Greys
Lindeau
Tieman
Pate Tery
South Bend
Searles
Elkhart
Lindsay
Goshen
Leon Kelly
Dresch
Newpark
Local Notes From Various Counties and Court Actions
Apple yield in Noble county estimated at 25 percent of normal crop. Herman Airgood of Scott LaGrange township injured a hand on a threshing machine. A Bluffton baby nearly died after drinking gasoline from a tin cup. Frank Pennell awarded 500 dollars for two lost toes at a Marion foundry. Wayne township trustee race unsettled with prohibitionist likely winner. Summit DeKalb post office to close Oct 31. mail to Steubenville. John Schwab dies at Casperville aged 87. Fred Blum senior dies unexpectedly in Huntington. Adams county house fire destroys home of Sol Sheets. James Kelham awarded 1100 dollars against Toledo & Chicago traction line. company drops appeal. Charges against Charles Jones and deputy state game warden Fleming dismissed. Jones pleads guilty to hunting out of season. fine 33.30. Other charges dropped at Fleming’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble County
Herman Airgood
Scott
Lagrange County
Wm. Rammelle
Bluffton
Frank Pennell
Marion Foundry Company
Binffton
Wayne Township
Huntington County
Summit
DeKalb County
Steubenville
John Schwab
Casperville
Noble
Traction Company
Charles Jones
R. D. Fleming
Fort Wayne
Fleming
Jones
Connersville
Miss Frances Slate Hosts Child Party for Seventh Birthday
Miss Frances Slate hosts a gathering October 10 at the Emerson street home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Leer to honor Miriam Leer's seventh birthday with games songs and recitations. Strafford Maxon dines with Maude Miller Saturday noting his 78th birthday while she is 80. Mrs W J Latta Mrs J M Latta and Mrs Mary B Lesh plan a two to five reception October 20 at their home on No WT street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Slate
Melvin Leer
Emerson Street
Miriam Leer
Strafford Maxon
Maude Miller
Theodore Garvin
Goshen
W. J. Latta
J. M. Latta
Mary B. Lesh
Crossing accident leaves Mrs Lipschi gravely hurt
Report from Elkhart describes a street crossing collision involving Mrs Lipschitz and likely Joseph Cai missioner. Mrs Lipschitz sustained back injuries and is in serious condition while Mr Lipschitz escaped with minor bruises. Trains on the E and W routes are infrequent and the crossing is deemed extremely dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cai Missioner
Lipschitz
Jackson
Concord and Elkhart Townships See Poor Aid Shifts
Auditor Batchelor reports quarter ending October 1 showing Concord township in Elkhart with a rise of $180.2 in poor aid versus the prior quarter while Elkhart township Goshen area records a decrease of $23.91, with several townships listed in the summary of aid by trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batchelor
Durin
Baugoon
West
Benton
Concord
Clinton
Cleveland
Elkhart
Harrison
Jackson
Jeferson
Locke
Middlebury
Bint
Olive
Osolo
Union
Washington
York
Elkha
Goshen
Human bones found by diggers near Warsaw
Diggers east of Warsaw near Evans four miles, under supervisor Geo Warfel, uncover a human skeleton. The bones were gathered and ordered buried by Warfel amid a possible local investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Evans Bit
Warsa Ter Tibbitts
Spervisor
Geo. O
Warfel
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Rev
J. P. Nash
Edson Barnes
Ninth and
Jefferson Streets
Marshall County
Gustaf Leonard
Clara Leonard
Court House
B. F
Deahl
Elkhart VS. Goshen
Court Park
Tonawanda Grounds
Riblet
Vance
Holdeman
Elkhart Holdeman
McCoy Stetler
Plynn Hess
Ceee Ee Caee Ig
Marrow Abbott
Moulton Leidner
Olds Torques
Shafer Schrock
Brightmier Wiseman
Riblet Mehl
Hilfer /Sperry
Bedenkop Vance
Eeeeeee Fb
Capt. Miller
Mra
Dennis Simon
Mrs. Lipschi
Wisbec
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