Forsyth Drops Out As Commercial Exchange Succeeds Lot Sales Move Forward
James F. Forsyth has assigned his entire interest in the Automatic Roller Bearing Sub Division to the Commercial Exchange. About 175 lots have sold in the 44 acre Shoup tract and 76 acre Yoder tract southeast of Goshen. Deeds will be issued after remaining payments, with $5,000 already paid. some contracts were found worthless. The Exchange plans to fund a factory building, attract new mills, and continue lot sales with local machinery in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Forsyth
Commercial Exchange
Forsyth
Goshen
Chicago
Exchange
Riley
South Ninth Street
Ixchange
Elwen
Roller Bearing Co
Mr. Forsyth
Schacht Sues Elkhart Rubber Co for Replevin
William F. Schacht has filed suit in the Elkhart circuit court against the Elkhart Rubber Co seeking replevin of valuable articles and $1,000 damages for unlawful detention. Schacht, formerly with Western Rubber Co in Goshen, is now employed by the Elkhart Rubber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
William F. Schacht
Elkhart Rubber Co
Schacht
Mr. Schacht
Western Rubber Co
Goshen
Child Struck by Buick In Nappanee Collision
Six year old Joe Wilt, son of Wakefield Wilt, was hit by Miss Blanche Freese in a Freese Buick when he darted from behind a passing car. He suffered a slight forehead bruise but was not run over, and did not realize the vehicle approached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wilt
Wakefield Wilt
Freese
Buick Auto
Nappanee
Blanche Freese
Wilt
Last Heir Files Suit To Halt Sheriff Sale In Will Case
Lucile Swygart Nugent, labeled last heir in the Swygart will dispute, challenged an $11,000 circuit court judgment in South Bend. She obtained an injunction against FP Henry Wurzer and Sheriff Kerr to stop the sheriff's sale of designated property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Swygart Nugent
Swygart Will
South Bend
Henry Wurzer
Sheriff Kerr
Police Raid at Elkhart Hotel Chop Suey Joint
Four officers responded to a brawl at the Standard Hotel in Elkhart. Two entered the chop suey joint to investigate illegal liquor sales. No arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Elkhart
Women seek to adopt children via Chicago American ad
Marshall reports letters from Mrs Martha Miller of Chicago and Mrs P Knuth of Benton Harbor expressing desire to take children advertised here. Both requests prompt verification of custody and eligibility as part of the adoption process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Marshal Self
Martha Miller
P. Knuth
Benton Harbor
Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jerry Snyder
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jerry Snyder of South Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Snyder
South Seventh Street
Earle Elopes with Gertrude Dunn to Europe
Ferdinand Tinney Earle known as Affinity Table elopes with Gertrude Dunn of Indianapolis and plans to write a book after traveling to Europe, as reported in New York. The notice notes his destination is Europe and mentions the couple’s intention to collaborate on a future publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ferdinand Tinney Earle
Europe
Gertrude Dunn
Indianapolis
Wife Beater Released After Mother's Pay of Fine
Charles Fore, a New Paris barber, was freed from jail after his mother Mrs Ruth B Fore paid the $24.55 fine and costs imposed by Justice Whisler. Fore left for home after liberty. Locals urge harsher punishment if he abuses his wife again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fore
New Paris
Ruth B. ‘Fore
Landlord's Absence Leads to Tenant's Key Omission
Joseph Newton, a plumber formerly with C. E. Katz, vacated the premises and failed to turnover the key on complaint by Peter Caton who owns the property. Caton, in Buffalo for a tenant, faced abandonment to Kendallville. Newton pleaded guilty and received a fine plus costs totaling $16.35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Newton
C. E. Katz
Kendallville
Peter Caton
Newton
Caton
Buffalo
N. Y
Mortuary notices from Nappanee area deaths
Deaths reported for Kring and Schmucker families near Nappanee include two year old and nineteen day old children. Christner of Wakarsua area dies of consumption. funeral Friday Yellow Creek church with Rev Moome. Farber infant daughter dies of cholera infantum near Wakaru sa. funeral at Evangelical church Har rison township. Burial at Yellow Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kring
Irvin Kring
Nappanee
Schmucker
Moses Schmucker
Christner
Charles Christner
Wakarusa
John P. Michael
Paul
Yellow Creek
Moome
Farber
Christian Warber
Evangelical Church
Harrigon Township
Picnic and Wedding News From Elkhart Society Page
Society notes report a group picnic along the Elkhart river attended by Misses Pauline Hatch Joyce Kinney Elizabeth Alderman Ruth Stem Alice Ashley and Pauline Coverston. The wedding of Miss Anna Kelly and Mr Royal Woolpert of Alhambra California is planned for 8 pm at the bride’s home with Rev Mayor officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Hatch
Joyce Kinney
Elizabeth Alderman
Ruth Stem
Alice Ashley
Pauline Coverston
Elkhart River
Anna Kelly
Frank Kelly
Mr. Royal Woolpert
Alhambra Cal
Long Search Ends for Lost Bushong Relatives
A two week pursuit in South Bend led to locating Miss Bushong's sister and grandfather. A reunion between the sisters appears likely today. The 90 year old grandfather awaits the missing child at his home in Rome City and hopes she calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushong
South Bend
Miss Bushong
Atle
Rome City
Judge Zollars Showing Gradual Recovery at Fort Wayne Hospital
Judge Allen Zollars, hospitalized in Hope hospital Fort Wayne after a second surgery for kidney stones, is showing daily improvement though still very weak. Doctors expect recovery to shorten confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zollars
Allen Zollars
Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
Carpenter’s finger severed at Oswald plant accident
Rufus Barringer of South Main street suffered a severed forefinger on his left hand while working as a carpenter on a new addition to the Oswald Motor Co. plant yesterday. The incident occurred during construction with medical aid reported on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Motor Co
Rufus Barringer
South Main Street
Grading Progress on New Interurban Line Near Fort Wayne
Twenty teams with additional laborers are at work grading the new interurban line between Fort Wayne and Bryan. Milwood area mentions one dollar Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort. Wayne
Bryan
Milwood
Brooks
Third OAS Session Opens Auspiciously
The Elkhart County Teachers Institute opened with Prof Edward W. Weckel of Canton Ohio discussing phonics and the reading precept that true reading begins with expressive speech. Dr Robert J. Aley then urged better English and unified study, stressing hygiene, major topics, and practical language use for improved public schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Peter Pan
Weckel
Robert J. Aley
Aley
Indiana
Rome
Indianapolis
Oyster and Fruit House Opens on South Main Street
Dresch and Stutsman launch a new oyster and fruit house in the Schaefer room at 125 South Main Street. They offer oysters, lunch, soft drinks and plan a retail fruit and oyster business with a peach season emphasis on home grown peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresch & Stutsman
Schaefer Room
Charles Smith Sawon
South Main Street
Messrs
Dresch and Stutsman
Four Year Old Burns Death After Clothing Fire
The four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Brown of Shvhawaka died from severe burns after setting her clothing on fire Sunday morning. The child had told her mother she would go to the yard to play and cries led to a mother rushing to extinguish the flames, in the process receiving serious burns herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Brown
Shvhawaka
Deaf Convention Plans in South Bend in October
Members of the Indiana Deaf Association in South Bend and the Northwest Indiana conference, composed of deaf mutes, arrange two conventions for October in South Bend. The Northwestern Indiana district meeting is set for Saturday October 30 with the Northwest conference following Sunday under Rev. P. J. Hasenstab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Deaf Association
South Bend
Northwest Indiana
Indiana
Northwest Conference
P. J. Hasenstab
Death After Running Exercise Claims Beatrice Kauffman
Beatrice Kauffman aged 18 of Allen county collapsed in a grocery store fifteen minutes after overexerting herself while miming a block distance. Coroner reports death from rupture of a pulmonary vein caused by the strain of running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Kauffman
Robert Kauffman
Allen County
Proposal to route ship canal from Lake Michigan to Lake Erie
Businessmen and others push to have the proposed ship canal connecting Lake Michigan with Lake Erie reviewed by the government as a priority. The effort gathers interest from commercial figures and local leaders seeking a navigable link across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
High school hapks oat McDowell and Boylan ear
High school notes mention McDowell and Boylan in a brief item from the local page. The fragment references students or teams and notes a minor event or development without full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hapks Oat McDowell
Boylan
Aley Outlines State Education Plan for Indiana
Dr Robert J Aley state superintendent outlines plans to remedy educational defects. Emphasizes physiology hygiene English and speech as key topics, urging major topics mastered before maturity and improved reading writing and oral use to strengthen state schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aley
Robert J. Aley
Commonwealth of Indiana
South Bend Times
Aléy
Robert
Department of Public Instruction
Democrat
Indiana
State Board of Health
Dreill
Miller in Hospital In Elkhart
Ned Miller day clerk at Hotel Buck Jen was rushed to Clark hospital yesterday afternoon in Elkhart after a sudden illness on Sunday. He was reported in serious condition and likely to have an appendectomy. Despite a successful operation the disease was advanced and he remained critical.
Indiana Postmasters League to Meet in Indianapolis
The annual meeting of the League of Postmasters of Indiana will be held in Indianapolis September 8 and 9. The league includes fourth class officials earning under 1000 dollars, with several hundred in the state. A large gathering is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
See Dresch and Stutsmanian Peach Es
A fragmentary notice references Dresch and Stutsmanian peaches with a phone contact 619. The readable text suggests a local trade or supply note but lacks complete details on action or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresch
Stutsman
Oswald Motor Co Demonstrates 1910 Model Engine Journey
The Oswald Motor Co of this city completes the first 1910 model engine and plans a 250 mile demonstration drive to Streator Illinois with Hugh Newell. He aims to end the trip by nightfall and showcase the new engine. A new factory addition on South Ninth Street is now occupied, expanding to 65 by 165 feet with enough orders to keep work busy until next July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Motor Co
Oswald
Streator
Ill
Hugh Newell
South Ninth Street
Weather Turns Cold After Mild Spell
A sharp temperature drop yesterday afternoon and evening brought the coolest night in weeks. Frost was noted on lowlands with no damage reported. A cold wind blew through the night. Weather bureau forecasts milder temperatures tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Calanthe Lodge Chooses Officers After July Vacation
After a vacation dating from the last Tuesday in July Calanthe Lodge No 41 Knights of Pythias met last evening Vice Chancellor Hulwick was elected to fill the vacancy caused by Arthur Ernest’s resignation Other officers were named including Forest Trump Prelate Irred Morrice Master at Arms Harry Parker Inner Guard Ed Nymeyer An outer guard election was postponed to next Tuesday Resolutions endorsed P G C Merrill Wilson for re election as Supreme Representative
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calanthe Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Charles R. Hulwick
Arthur Ernest
Hulwick
Forest Trump
Irred Morrice
Harry Parker
Nymeyer
P. G. C. Merrill
Wilson
Supreme Representative
Tony Tino Still at Large After Elkhart Murder
Tony Tino killed Frank Fortino in Elkhart and fled after a rapid getaway near Franklin and Fourth streets. Two weeks passed with no trace of him, despite reports of a pursuing crew and sightings in Riverside. Officers later encountered an inoffensive old foreigner while following a lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Tino
Frank Fortino
Elkhart
Franklin
Fourth Streets
Tino
Riverside
Married at Mishawaka in quiet 5 o'clock ceremony
Josephine Van Holsbeke of Mishawaka and Henry Bickel of Goshen wed at St. Bavo's Flemish church Mishawaka with only immediate family present. Bride wore a blue silk traveling gown and was attended by Miss Anna Bickel. Groom attended by Richard Van Holsbeke. The couple left for Chicago to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Josephine van Holsbeke
Henry Bickel
Goshen
St. Bavo's
Anna Bickel
Richard van Holsbeke
Chicago
Coy divorce suit seeks alimony and child support
Zoa R. Coy of Milford files for divorce from Charles Coy after their November 14 1896 marriage and February 20 1909 separation. Grounds claim failure to provide. She asks the court to grant $1000 alimony and $4 weekly for two children aged 5 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoa R. Coy
Milford
Charles Coy
Representative Rodi baugh Returns From Western Trip
Representative and Mrs D D Rodi baugh returned yesterday from an extended trip to Seattle and other western points. They visited Norton Kansas to see Hon L H Thompson a former Elkhart county resident. Indiana has them all skinned in their view despite the yellow hammers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D- D. Rodibaugh
Seattle
Rodibaugh
Indiana
Norton
Kan
L. H. Thompson
Elkhart County
William Hill Sr. Dies at 86 in Kosciusko County
Obituary notice for William Hill Sr. aged 86, longtime Kosciusko County resident, died at home near Silver Lake. He is survived by son W. A. Hill and daughter in law Mrs. W. F. Boulton of Goshen. Also includes rental listings and a local business mention for Peaches at Dresen & Stutsman with phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hill
Kosciusko County
Silver Lake
W. A. Hill
W. F. Boulton
Goshen
Convention Dates to Be Decided Later
The piece notes factions favor shorter campaigns for the November city election. Republicans fixed Sept 22 as their convention date, subject to change, while Democrats have yet to act and likely won’t nominate until mid October. Both parties show caution against lengthy campaigning and aim for a concise contest in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campuies
South Bend
Engine breaks down on Lake Shore Limited near Millersburg
The westbound Lake Shore Limited No 19, due 12 47 pm, broke down two miles west of Millersburg. Sidebar on the drive wheels detached the middle wheel, causing the engine to detach from the train and brake set. The speed was about 50 mph. no fatalities or major damage reported. A freight engine hauled the train into Elkhart after an hour delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Millersburg
Elkhart
Mishawaka Estate Leaves 100000 To Heirs
The Henry J. Niles estate of Heat of the South Bend Woolen Co. who died at his Mishawaka home two weeks ago was probated with no will. H G Niles Jr named administrator with bond $200000. Stanley A Niles and John Niles of Mishawaka listed as sureties. Anderson Parker Crabill attorneys for the administrator. The estate is valued at $100000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Niles
South Bend Woolen Co
Mishawaka
Circuit Court
Will
H. G. Niles, Jr
Stanley A. Niles
John Niles
Mishawaks
Anderson, Parker & Crabill
Benton News Social notes from Elkhart and nearby towns
Local items report visits and travels of Butler, Robinson, Rookstool, Curtis, Banta, Kyler, Berkeypile, Hawkins and others. Mentions include Mrs J S Juday and Dale in Chicago, relatives in Laporte and Nappanee, and a return from Goshen. Also noted are farm improvements, a recovery from an operation, and high school book notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Butler
T. H. Butler
Elkhart
Geo. Robinson
Nappanee
Ernest Rookstool
Masters Clem
Donald Curtis
Laporte
Banta
Will Long
Earl Banta
Panama
J. S. Juday
Dale
Chicago
A. G. Neff
Winfield Christie
Ligonier
Chart
Olive Musser
Garrett
Charles Scott
W. B. Kyler
Goshen
Ray Downing
Eloshia
Mabel Berkeypile
Bourbon
Irwin Berkeypile
Peter Brown
Wabash
Joe
Brows
Co My
James Hawkins
Gravelton
Jaccob Robinson
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WM. F. Schacht Sues
Boy
Wife Beater
Mortuary Record
Ent
Qr. D. Starbuck
Huey
Oyster and Fruit House
Dresch& Stutsman
Aobert J. Aley
Department OF Instruction
K. of P
Wilson Avenue
South Sixth Street
SHORT
Bax
Benton News
At. Es Dowell & Boylan
S. Ers
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