Work to commence Monday on Goshen Syracuse railway
Indianapolis special reports the construction committee accepted building the Goshen Syracuse division with work starting soon. Chief engineer Huntoon will begin at Syracuse Monday, steel contracts to be let today. The Huntington Goshen line is slated for fall completion, linking Kendallville and Goshen with the New York Chicago Air Line, a major boost for Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Goshen-Syracuse
Huntoon
Syracuse
Cambria and
Lackawana Steel Companies
Weist
Start on Electric Line Work In Indiana
The Chicago New York Electric Air Line project began in the William A Hall Grove near LaPorte with a silver spade turning by Alexander Miller, president of the company. A band played as Chicago officials and locals gathered to witness the ceremony and Geo. F. Clark delivered the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
William A. Hall Grove
LaPorte
Alexander §. Miller
Geo. FE. Clark
Miss Gertrude Warner Hosts Whist Club Evening
Miss Gertrude Warner entertained the Whist club at her Sixth street home last evening in a social gathering focusing on card play and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Warner
Whist Club
Sixth Street
Red Men's Labor Day Picnic Promises Pleasant Outing
Present indications point to a highly enjoyable Red Men picnic on Labor Day with strong representation by Warsaw and South Bend. South Bend will send a crack quoit pitching team, transportation will meet all cars at the college to carry baskets and luggage to dam free to everyone. The public is cordially invited and all members meet at the hall at 8 30 a m Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
South Bend
Difference Only $2,900 in Land Appraisal Dispute
The difference in price between the Lake Shore and Chas. J. Ulery for land adjacent to the company tracks where Ulery coal yards are located is $2,900. Lake Shore offered $1,200 for the property and D. A. Sanders S. F. Spehn and E. W. Hess are named as mutually agreed appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Chas. J. Ulery
Ulery
D. A. Sanders
S. F. Spehn
E. W. Hess
Labor Day Celebration At Elkhart Planned By Modern Woodmen
The Modern Woodmen of America anticipate a large attendance at Elkhart Monday for Labor Day events. At least 1000 members are expected, with 300 uniform rank men. A large delegation will travel from the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of
America
Elkhart
Order
Hoover Family Reunion At Island Park Elkhart
The Hoover family reunion took place today at Island Park in Elkhart with a large turnout. About 50 local relatives attended, marking their fourth annual gathering. A fuller report will run Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Island Park
Elkhart
Children Returned From Fresh Air Outing in Illinois
Thirty five children from Chicago who had spent two weeks on a country outing at New Paris and nearby were returned home today. Most stayed in farm homes during the visit, which focused on rest and wholesome recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New Paris
County to Be Represented at State Conference
The officers of the local board of Charities and Corrections will delegate a member to the state conference in Muncie from October 6 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Charities and Corrections
Muncie
Wanted Girls for glove making at Boreal Mig Co
Help wanted notice seeking girls for glove making with good wages and steady employment. Apply Boreal Mig Co 212 West Washington Street. Local labor advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boreal Mig. Co
W. Wash., St
New Mayor Monday in Goshen as Kohler to take office
Charles Kohler will succeed Mayor Alfred Lowry at noon Monday with Thomas Foster becoming clerk. New terms begin Monday Sept 3 as Labor Day closes saloons per new law. no special ceremonies planned. City council meets Monday evening for officer appointments under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kohler
Lowry
Goshen
Alfred Lowry
Ben C. Bender
Thomas Foster
Burris
Pleasant Goshen tribute from visiting professor
Institute lecturer Prof Humke praised Goshen and its beauty in a visit. He recalled teaching and studying connections with Dr. A C Yoder and B F Deah at the State Normal. Emma Butler of Goshen High attended the State Normal, and Humke hoped to make Goshen his home someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Democrat
Garrett Excitement As Track Laying Triggers Ruckus
On a Thursday in Garrett the traction company laid track on King street while city officials were away at a carnival in Montpelier Ohio. They had agreed to wait for gas line work but pressed ahead. Citizens called the fire department and halted the work by tearing up the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Montpelier
King Street
Purl Place Lots Sell Fast as Goshen Expands
Field and Rogers report strong demand for building sites in Goshen with 116 of 136 Purl Place lots sold. Prices stay $140 to $190 with $1 down and 50 cents weekly payments, taxes paid by seller, no interest, and sickness pause. Lots lie on Tenth to Twelfth streets south of Douglas near new South Highth street street car line. Representatives will show property Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Field
Rogers
Purl Place
Puri Place
Twelfth Streets
Douglas
South Highth Street
Elkhart Township Trustees Hire Teachers for Next Year
Elkhart Township trustees have hired W. W. Miller principal of Waterford High School Roy Smoker Robert Leer Lenora Leer Carrie McCullough Lot tie Hess Idah Dilbert John Hoover Lotta Snody Edna Dierdorff and Romaine Rohrer for the upcoming year though full assignments are not yet made. Zinn school district No 9 will be run jointly by Elkhart and Jackson townships with each trustee paying half of the expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Township
Cobb
W. W. Miller
Waterford High School
Roy Smoker
Robert Leer
Lenora Leer
Carrie McCullough
Lottie Hess
Idah Dilbert
John Hoover
Lotta Snody
Edna Dierdorff
Romaine Rohrer
Zinn
Elkhart
Jackson Townships
Col George B Lockwood Promotes Republican Fuel Book
Col George B Lockwood of Indianapolis heads the Republican press bureau and is issuing a fuel book aimed at proving all mercies and blessings result from the party's ascendancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Lockwood
Indianapolis
Republican Press Bureau
Mrs Wolcott and Eva Visit Mrs Sheets and Family
Mrs Wolcott and her young daughter Eva travel from Chicago to visit her mother Mrs J W Sheets and a family. The brief note records a family gathering with Miss Eva accompanying her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
Eva
Chicago
Sheets
TWO WILLS PROBATED TODAY IN COUNTY COURT
The last will of Cas per Dembufsky was recorded. He leaves all property to widow Sarah G. Dembufsky for life with the remainder to his children, estate valued at $39,000, widow executrix. The will of Job B. Mellott bequeaths all real and personal property to wife Martha A. Mellott for life with specified legacies to children, then to be divided among all children. widow executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Dembufsky
Mitchel Charnley
D. Neidlander
Sarah G. Dembufsky
Job B. Mellett
Nappanee
Jacob O. Kantz
Judson K. Mellott
Martha A. Mellott
Andrew E
Emma E
Arch E
Rose E. Kepler
Perley L. Fretz
Died in Chicago After Gall Stone Operation
Mrs Alien Stetler of Benton township died Thursday night in a Chicago hospital at age 55 after an operation for gall stones endured twelve years. Surviving are her husband five sons and a daughter two sons in the west a sister Mrs Adam Peoples of Benton township. Funeral at Solomon's Creek church Sunday at 2 with Rev W H Rittenhouse officiating. Interment in Jackson cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien Stetler
Benton Tawnship
Chicago
Charles MecDivitt
Walter Stetler
Fred
Floyd
Adam Peoples
Benton Township
Solomon's Creek Church
W. H. Rittenhouse
Jackson Cemetery
Hans and Nix at the Jefferson Delights Audience
An audience at the Jefferson enjoyed Gordon and Gilbert in Hans and Nix with broad humor and musical numbers. The chorus was steady, Bes sie Buford Lucier played Buster, Fred Lucier delivered violin specialties, and the second act was well staged. The show previously played here with Dix on Field. next at the Jefferson is Lost in New York on Monday September 3 with a matinee and night performance due to a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Gilbert
Hans and
Nix
The
Jefferson
Bessie Buford Lucier
Buster
Fred Lucier
Dixon & Field
New York
Six year old Helen Kerr injured in fall from window
The South Bend girl Helen Kerr aged six sustained severe injuries after falling from a second story window. She struck an iron fence, two pickets piercing her body and disemboweling her. Neighbors found her unconscious, and Dr. Bertling operated at her home to sew the wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kerr
South Bend
Rochester prisoner released found with burglar ally
Anthony Fox left Rochester penitentiary after a year for theft and was met outside by William Gaynor of South Bend Indiana a veteran burglar. They were arrested an hour later while planning another burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Fox
Rochester
N. Y
William Gaynor
South Bend
Ind
Sick List Shows Mixed Patient News Across City
Sick list notes Mrs. Charles Crowell improving steadily. Mrs. John Aukerman, mother of Mrs. O F Williamson, is seriously ill at her home in New Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crowell
John Aukerman
O. F. Williamson
New Paris
Postoffice Closes Early on Labor Day
On Labor Day the post office will close at 9 a.m. and there will be one mail delivery Monday. There will be no rural delivery and no additional services for the day.
Bitten by Bull Dog Near Foulks Grocery
Mrs Ida Seedle was bitten this morning by a ferocious bull dog at large near Foulks grocery. Apply at Hatch & Sons for teams. Root 4 Jefferson tonight and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Seedle
Foulks
W. Hatch & Sons
Root
the. Jefferson
City Schools Assign Teachers for Opening September 10
City schools outline teacher assignments for the upcoming opening one week from Monday September 10. Listed are personnel for High School Madison Street Chamberlain Pike Street East Goshen West Goshen and Cadets with principals and teachers for each grade and department.
Former Indiana Educator Plans Cleveland School Innovation
Prof. W. H. Elson, superintendent of Cleveland, Ohio schools, introduces a four year domestic science diploma program with emphasis on practical skills such as sewing cooking house care marketing nursing and infant care. Elson, a Parke County native, has led several city and state schools before taking Cleveland post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Elson
Cleveland, O
Elson
Indiana
Parke County
Rockville
LaPorte
Indianapolis
West Superior
Wis
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cleveland
United States
la Port
Farmers’ Institute
Regular Sunday Worship and Rally at Local Churches
Regular services Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the Reformed church with the pastor returning from vacation. No evening services due to union services at the First M. E. church. Sunday school at 10. Epworth League rally at 6:30 led by Rev. M. J. Magor with Blough Bros. Quartet. Trinity Lutheran has German morning and English evening services with Student Carl Mittler of Montra, Ohio officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Epworth League
M. HE
League
M. J. Magor
Blough Bros. Quartet
Has Sold the Golden Hotel in Elkhart to Chicago Buyer
Andrew Bennett, former landlord of Hotel Hattel, who bought Hotel Golden in Elkhart eight months ago, has sold the property to B. G. Wheeler of Chicago. Wheeler took possession last evening. Bennett plans remain unsettled as he currently visits Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bennett
Hotel Hattel
Golden
Elkhart
B. G. Wheeler
Chicago
Mr. Bennett
Goshen
City to tackle water, park and hospital issues soon
The Commercial Exchange will soon address several key city matters including water supply, park improvements, and the city hospital. Noted as important to local welfare, these topics headline upcoming deliberations.
Lake Shore Excursion Carried 208 to Chicago Today
The Lake Shore excursion to Chicago today carried 208 passengers from Goshen. The special train left the local station shortly before 11 o clock. Belmont Method will be in the box for Goshen. Monday. dn. the game with.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Chicago
Goshen
Belmont
Wawasee Affaires Highlight Notable Visitors
A party of 15 visitors at the Lake Wawasee Inn includes Maxwell Philips a former Spanish American War veteran and noted educator linked to the Philippines. Also present are State Senator Hendee of Hancock Madison and Rush counties with wife attendance, plus Chicago editor W H Wheeler and wife, Warsaw Mayor Charles A Rigdon and wife, and W E Gross and wife of Cincinnati. Thom s F Cobb of Shanghai the American Tobacco Co oriental representative in Asia, on a six month leave, adds to the notable lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasee
Lake Wawasee
Maxwell Philips
el Paso
Tex
Philips
U.S. W
Philippines
Islands
Goshen
Warsaw
Hendee
Hancock
Madison
Rush
Anderson
Indiana
W. H. Wheeler
Chicago
Maryor Charles A. Rigdon
W. E. Gross
Cincinnati
Wheeler
Shanghai
China
Oriental
The
American Tobacco Co
Cobb
India
Japan
McKinley
Colon
S. A
America
Slabaugh Family Reunion Held At John Emmit Home
The Slabaugh reunion gathered about 100 relatives today at John Emmit's residence four miles east of Millersburg. Attendees mainly came from the county, with attendees from Noble county and other adjoining counties, and several from Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slabaugh
John Emmit
Millersburg
Noble
Ohio
Concord Township Republicans nominate JP and constables
Concord township Republicans nominated John M. Brumbaugh Geo W Best and Jacob Oberholtzer for justices of the peace. For constables they named William Dwight William Dunbar and Schuyler C Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Township
John M. Brumbaugh
Geo. W., Best
Jacob Oberholtzer
Wm. Dwight
William Dunbar
Schuyler C. Bradford
Dancing School Opens at McNaughton Hall September 11
Prof Louis Scharkne of Toledo will open a dancing school at McNaughton Hall Tuesday evening September 11. Beginners at 7 30. General dancing at 9. For particulars address Miss Claudia Wagber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Scharkne
Toledo
McNaughton Hall
Claudia. Wagber
Warren Berkey to Orate at Elkhart Labor Day Event
Warren Berkey of Elkhart, connected with The Modern Woodmen, has been secured as principal orator for Labor Day in Elkhart. The announcement names Berkey as featured speaker for the city observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Berkey
Elkhart
Real estate loans and abstracts for George R Harper
Real estate items show loans and title abstracts concerning George R Harper. Records indicate property interests, mortgage details, and associated corporate or legal custodianship. No further context available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ R. Harper
Goshen College Sees Growth and Bright Prospects
The Goshen College bulletin reports a 20 percent rise in student numbers to 300 last year, with four hundred or more expected next year. Several new buildings are planned, a successful summer school was held, and the curriculum is expanding to meet modern needs. The faculty is capable and the outlook is optimistic for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Local Obituaries and Early 1900s News Snippets
Isaac Sawyer dies at 80 in Auburn after a pioneer of DeKalb county. A cow injures boy Hugh Matle in Wabash, left in critical condition. Painter R. Monroe falls unconscious from a kick at Kendallville but is expected to recover. Mr and Mrs John Niblack witness the City of Mackinac rescue 21 people from the burning Charles A Eddy in Lake Huron. Collins Ice Cream adopts a clocked feed mechanism to avoid early morning horse feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Sawyer
DeKalb County
Auburn
Hugh Matle
Wabash
Brimfield
Kendallville
John Niblack
Decatur
City of Mackinac
Charles A. Eddy
Mackinac
Lake Huron
Collins Ice Cream Company
Huntington
Warsaw Opera House Opens With Father Production
Amusements note that the Warsaw opera house will open September 15 with Everybody Works but Father. The Middlebury house nears completion for October 1 opening. A gasoline lighting system is being installed. The Mispah production debuts at Oliver opera house in South Bend this afternoon, joining prior notable firsts like The County Chairman and The Tenderfoot. The performance will be repeated tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Opera House
Middlebury
Oliver Opera House
South Bend
George Ade
Richard Carle
Real estate transfers in Goshen and Jefferson township
Elkhart County Trust Co. receiver transfers to James S. Drake trustee a lot in Goshen for 15875 dollars. John F. Scott to Charles Y. Bedger a Goshen lot for 325 dollars. Frank Anglemeyer to Amanda New comer a land parcel in Locketp for 715 dollars. Samuel Freeman to Frank J. Trues dell sixty acres in Jefferson township for 4500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Trust Co
James S. Drake
Goshen
John F. Scott
Charles Y. Bedger
Frank Anglemeyer
Amanda Newcomer
Locketp
Samuel Freeman
Frank J. Truesdell
Jefferson Tp
Loan calls offer cash for quick terms from H A Stauffer
A notice invites readers to lend money with amounts of 100 to 12 000 for fixed terms of one to five years, urging that idle funds earn interest and providing contact at Jefferson Block. Separate items announce a newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Grant Buckmaster of A 10 and a pounds girl to Mr and Mrs Home Roth of Bristol at Kaufman hospital. An excursion by the Wabash railroad to Detroit is scheduled for Sunday Aug 2 with round trip fare from New Paris at 1.75 and trains on Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Stauffer
Jefferson Block
Grant Buckmaster
East Goshen
Mrs. Home
T. Roth
Bristol
Kaufman Hospital
Wabash Railroad
Detroit
New Paris
Goshen
Stockings for School Boys and Girls Deal
Saturday evening and Monday only. Boys and Girls school stockings double knee fast black fine ribbed sizes 6 to SY yore 20c. For only 18c or two pair for David Plaut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Plaut
Personal notes of travel and visits in Goshen area
A long list of residents and visitors with travel to Chicago Syracuse North Manchester and Michigan City. Names include Elmer Gulp A J Berkey Elsie Mehl Joy Mehl Earl Lehman Herbert Adams Mrs Barney Shock Mr and Mrs Krutz Misses Holdeman Kinney and Grove Dan dy Snyder Rose Hashelman Ort Ruby Adams and many others. Activities include visits to relatives outings at Twin Lakes and Wawasee and travel to Chicago Port Huron and Madison County events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Gulp
Chicago
A. J. Berkey
Syracuse
Elsie
Joy Mehl
Ft. Wayne
Alan
Wallace Mehl
Earl Lehman
Herbert Adams
Barney ‘Shock
North Manchester
Rachael Krutz
Chas. Krutz
Samuel Hass
J. D. Kutz
Warsaw
South Bend
Jacob Obright
Charles Kahier
E. B. Zebring
Michigan City
Hazel Holdeman
Joyce Kinney
Nappanee
E. B. Mummert
Maurice
Wawasee
Frank Roy
Lake Shore Force
Milwaukee
Ed Short
Lagrange
Drs. Short
Walter Smith
Marcellus
Mich
B. J. Salsbury
Otsego
George E. Clapp
Henry Kauffman
Welborn
V A
D. G. Shrock
South Eighth Street
Erma
Elizabeth Grove
Lucile
Marie
Ruth Dandy
Robert Snyder
Twin Lakes
Jonas Hashelman
Massilon, C
A. C. Meal
George Ort
Mishawaka
Chili
Miami County
Ruby Adams
John H. Lott
Tony Grove
Guy Dandy
Will Davis
E. E. Ash
Nellie Ash
Dalton
Mary Forney
Fred Irwin
Birmingham
Ala
Port Huron
A. J. Irwin
Mary Shoemaker
Fred D. Zeigler
Montpelier
Dorothy Zeigler
Sarah McDonald
New Albany
Elizabeth Defrees
M. A. Winnedge
Watertown
N. Y
Ducksburg
Mass
Anna Doppler
Henry Bauman
Cincinnati
Dr. Bauman
Be Charter Membership Push For Junior Woodmen
Saturday night marks a final chance for boys to join the Junior Woodmen program. Officials urge attendees not to miss the opportunity to become charter members and begin active participation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoover Reunion
Fire Department
Lockwood
Board of Education
W. W. B. Hedgepieth
Lillian EB. Michael
Elizabeth Dugdale
Emma L. Butler
W. W. Gorsline
Frances K. Gould
J. W. Bremer
Stellia Peede
F. B. Jenks
Lucy Howe
Commercial
Mary Biggs
Victor Hedgepeth
Madison Street
Grace Galentine
Effie Witmer
Harold G. Blue
Lola Nusbaum
Clara Trautwein
Sarah Manahan
Lizzie Fusor
Martha Starr
Florence Berry
Ella M. Burns
Mildred Hoover
Myrtle Cabl
Emmily Ricketts
Chamberlain Schools
Hmma Millington
Minnie Vinson
Wilma Balyeat
Beulah Lehman
Gertrude Caminsky
Marjorie Starr
Edna Haines
J. N. Swart
J .N. Swart
Alma Miller
Ella Hostetter
Lotta Sims
Luella Barlow
Grace Poorbaugh
Pike Street School
Ellen BR. Russell
Fay Lichtenwalter
Cleveland City
A. E. Humke
Edinburg
Teachers’ Institute
Winona
Ed Brookmeyer
Thad E. Whitmer
New York City
Washington
Boston
Whitmer
Councilman
Rhinebolt
E. C. Raby
Rhinebuilt
M. K. Kreider
Haines Hebert
Medina County
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