Death by own action mirrors Elkhart county tragedy
John Culler, about 52, a respected resident on the Plymouth road southwest of the city, hanged himself in a barn after weeks of illness and nervous prostration. Neighbors recall a prior failed attempt last Saturday and an inquest was opened in Justice Whisler's court. Funeral planned Sunday at Bainertown with burial in Bainertown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Township
John Culler
Plymouth
Daniel Gorsuch
Chauncey Inbody
William Hess
Mr. Inbody
Culler
Plymouth Road
Candren
MikLart
Califoria
Justice Whisler
Baintertown
Sick List Delivers Updates From Local Homes
Mrs. Charles Crowell continues to improve after gallbladder surgery for pylitis. BE Wilson has been ill for several days. Mrs. J. Lovely of the North Side is down with typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crowell
C. Wilson
Open air concert by Rogers Goshen band features new song
At the open air concert this evening the Rogers Goshen band will perform a piece titled ee Senator composed by W K Jacobs of the Elkhart County Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Goshen
W. K. Jacobs
Elkhart County Trust Co
Elkhart County Medical Society Meets At Yoder Office
The Elkhart County Medical Society will convene this evening at Dr. A C Yoder's office in the Jefferson Theatre building. Papers will be presented by Dr. Yoder and Dr. Fleming of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Medical Society
Elkhart County Medical Society
A. C. Yoder
Jefferson Theatre
Yoder
Fleming
Elkhart
Local Couple Weds At New Paris Home
Bart Hicks of Ligonier and Edna S Ridinger were married last night at 8 at the bride’s parents home in New Paris. Rev. D D Spangler officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Hicks
Ligonier
Edna S. Ridinger
Wm. Ridinger
New Paris
D. D. Spangler
William Thomas Dies After Three Weeks Illness
William Thomas a prominent Kosciusko county farmer died yesterday following a three week illness. The longtime resident was known for his work in the local agricultural community and leaves a family of several children. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
Kosciusko County
Studebaker Visitor From Decatur Arrives
D. E. Studebaker is here from Decatur, indicating a local visitor arrival and potential engagement with regional activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Studebaker
Decatur
Pretty Afternoon Wedding in Goshen
Floyd Deahl and Miss Talitha Rosenbury were married at the bride’s parents home near Kendallville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Nevin B. Mathes before about 100 guests, with both families and Goshen notables attending. Floyd, son of Attorney Anthony Deahl, and Talitha Rosenbury, are prominent local youths with strong ties to Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Deahl
Talitha Rosenbury
Goshen
W. K. Rosenbury
Kendallville
Floyd
Anthony Deahl
South Sixth Street
South Third Street
Nevin B. Mathes
First Reformed Church
Institution of Learning
Michigan University
Noble County
Kendallville High School
Ray
Orlo Deahl
B. F. Deahl
Clyde Niswander
William Mutsehler
Lloyd L. Burris
Grace Ashley
Alice
Helen Ashley
Charles Cook
Fort Wayne man burned while testing gas engine on launch
H. H. McKee of Fort Wayne, who owns a Wawasee cottage, was badly burned on Sunday trying to locate a gas leak in his launch engine. A small flame caused an explosion nearly destroying the launch. He was taken to his cottage, then to his Fort Wayne home, with severe facial and hand injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. McKee
Fort Wayne
Wawasee
Goshen Boys on Crystal Circuit at Crystal Theatre
Elkhart Truth notes Goshen born Whetten and Latta perform with Robin son’s circus at Crystal theatre. Whetten contortion on a three inch pedestal impresses, Latta shines on the wire, and the tramp and clown draw applause. They open in Goshen next Monday for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Whetten
Latta
Crystal Theatre
Robinson’s Circus
F. D. Whetten
O. L. Latta
Peach shipments rise from Twin Cities amid hopeful buyers
Peach shipments from the Twin cities show an increase, giving new hope to buyers and transporters. Monday night’s rail load reached about 15 car loads and 50 900 packages, with Tuesday evening nearly as large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Plumb Dies in Wyoming On Marriage Anniversary
A M Plumb who wed Frances Davenport of Elkhart a year ago died Monday in Cody Wyoming. Remains will be shipped to Elkhart for burial, marking his death on his marriage anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
A. M. Plumb
Frances Davenport
Ekhart
Cody
Elkhart
Democrats to Nominate Senator in Michigan District Convention
The Democrats of Michigan's seventh senatorial district comprising Berrien and Cass counties will hold a convention at the Michigan Inn in Niles on Monday September 17 to nominate a candidate for state senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Berrien
Cass
Michigan Inn
Niles
Warsaw veteran Thomas Carter dies after long illness
Thomas Carter, a Civil War veteran and longtime Warsaw resident, died Wednesday morning at Kuhn's Landing after a prolonged illness. He leaves a wife and a 12 year old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhn’s Landing
Thomas Carter
Warsaw
Annual Mite Box Opening At Fifth Avenue M E church
The annual mite box opening of the W F M S of the Fifth Avenue M E church will occur Friday evening at the parsonage. All parties with mite boxes are asked to bring or send them to the parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue M. E
Rogers and Guests Attend Rosenbury-Dead Wedding
Mr and Mrs James Rogers and Mr and Mrs Eugene Rogers travel with Will Mutschler Miss Lille White of this city Miss Kerring of Syracuse and Miss Lesch of Minnesota to Kendallville for the Rosenbury Dead wedding ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rogers
Eugene Rogers
Will Mutschler
Lille White
This City
Kerring
Syracuse
Miss Lesch
Minnesota
Kendallville
Suit on Breach of Warrant in Grain Trade Damages Sought
Plaintiffs David I Bushnell and Robert W Pommer file in circuit court against Joshua Johnson and L L Johnson for damages over clover seed samples sent by mail. They claim 364 bushels 58 pounds were paid 2614 12 but seed delivered contained 17 percent dirt and 83 percent greatly inferior, seeking 740 and 440 40 in losses plus costs. Liquor licenses granted to five Elkhart Goshen applicants. Marriage licenses issued for Hicks Ridinger and McManus Bender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David I. Bushnell
Robert W. Pommer
Lou W. Vail
Circuit Court
Joshua Johnson
L. L. Johnson
St. Louis
U. S
Johnson & Son
D. T. Bushnell & Co
City National Bank of
Charles Krumpetz
John D. Dayhoff
Charles Schmidt
Elkhart
G. F. Alderman
Johnny McMahon
Goshen
Edgar Earl Hicks
Noble Co
Eilua Ridinger
Wm. McManus
Nellie Belle Bender
South Bend Prosecutor Targeted Over Slot Machine Probes
Councilmen Rogers and Lang seek removal of St. Joseph County Prosecutor George Kurtz alleging failure to prosecute saloonkeepers allowing slot machines. Kurtz, a former Middlebury boy, says police hold complaints. four months remain in office, making it hard to handle murder and other cases. Gov. Hanly says removal possible if duty is not done. action pending for the circuit judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers and
Lang
South Bend
George Kurtz
St. Joseph County
Kurtz
Middlebury
John Kurtz
Gov. Hanly
Circuit Court
Mortuary Notices from Harrison Township and New Paris
Mortuary notices report Mrs Leyj Anglemeyer of Harrison township near Goshen died after a brief illness. Funeral is set for 10 a m tomorrow at Yellow Creek church. Caroline Whitehead widow of Henry S Whitehead died at her New Paris home of apoplexy after several strokes. She leaves a son Elmer and daughter Mrs A J Pickering, with three siblings and two grandchildren. Funeral Sunday afternoon at the residence with Rev I L Berkey officiating. interment in Whitehead Cemetery west of New Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglemeyer
Leyj Anglemeyer
Goshen
Harrison Township
William Hartman
Foraker
Yellow Creek
Whitehead
Caroline Whitehead
Henry 5 S. Whitehead
New Paris
Miriam
Carlisle Pickering
Samuel Smith
Syracuse
Simon Smith
Jacob Smith
Waterford
David Miller
Union Township
J. M. Whitehead
Tena Whitehead
I. L. Berkey
Clinton Township
Whitehead Cemetery
Reunion at Auburn Targets G A R Members
DeKalb county battalion of the G A R plans a reunion at Auburn on September 12 and 13. Rev E W Erick former Lutheran pastor at Middlebury and 89th regiment chaplain will give an address Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
DeKalb County
E. W. Erick
Lutheran Church
Middlebury
89Th Regiment
Teachers for New Paris Schools Put to Work
The New Paris schools announce new hires: W. S. Poe of Wabash as principal, Lawrence Leer for grammar, Miss Mabel Geddes in intermediate, and Miss Blanche Rodibaugh in primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
W. 5 S. Poe
Wabash
Lawrence Leer
Mabel Geddes
Blanche Rodibaugh
Henry Keefer Civil War Veteran Dies at 65
Henry Keefer a veteran of the Civil War died yesterday at North Webster at the age of 65. He is survived by his widow and several children. The funeral arrangements will be announced by the Webster County Undertaking Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Keefer
North Webster
The Southwestern Michigan Fair Opens in Harbor Benton
The fragmented notice hints at the Southwestern Michigan Fair opening in Harbor Benton on October 1 but the OCR text is incomplete. It references location Benton Harbor and an autumn event, suggesting a local fair debut or schedule release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Benton
Harbor
Weeds Must Be Moved Under City Ban
The city enforces a new civic improvement ordinance to remove unsightly weeds. Marshal Self, under the committee’s direction, began notifying property owners to cut overgrown vegetation or risk the city cutting it and taxing the cost to the property. He aims to complete inspections quickly and proceed with subsequent enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Self
Lake Shore Petoskey Excursion Attracts Buyers In Michigan
The Lake Shore annual Petoskey excursion ran today from Wauseon with solid patronage. At Goshen 55 tickets were sold and many travelers plan to stop at Cadillac and then McBain, 11 miles away, to view land purchases. Local land agent David D. Rodibaugh has generated notable interest in lands there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Wauseon
Goshen
Cadillac
McBain
David D. Rodibaugh
Township schools start next Monday in Locke district
Trustees appoint Ida Clouse Daniel Miller Bertha Myers Elva Garber Joseph B Fisher Nora Rusher and Wm Overholser for districts 11 to 6. The schools of Locke township begin next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pippenger
Locke Township
Ida Clouse
Daniel Miller
Bertha Myers
Elva Garber
Joseph B. Fisher
Nora Rusher
Wm. Overholser
Woodmen to unveil monument for Wood Murray memorial
The Woodmen of the World will unveil a monument to Wood Murray who died last winter. The ceremony is set for Sunday at 2:30 PM. Miss Minnie Vinson will recite a poem and the memorial address will be delivered by W. E. Cady of Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Murray
Minnie Vinson
W. E. Cady
Omaha
Neb
Runaway Horse Flies Into Railway Excavation
A horse pulling a wagon for Standard Oil bolted on North Main Street last evening and ran into the trench for the Northern Indiana Railway Co. at Clinton and Main. No damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Co
North Main Street
Northern Indiana Railway Co
Clinton and
Main Streets
Council Grants Franchises For Local Traction Line
The Elkhart city council acted favorably on proposed franchises for the Kalamazoo Elkhart and South Bend Traction Co. A related notice had already appeared in The Democrat, detailing the company’s approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Kalamazoo, Elkhart & South Bend Traction Co
Democrat
Corbett Named Democratic Judge Candidate in Will County
Attorney Hugh Corbett, formerly of Elkhart and former chairman of the democratic county central committee, now based in Joliet NL, is the democratic candidate for judge of Will county IN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Corbett
Elkhart
Democratic County Central Committee
Joliet, NL
Will County
Card of Thanks From Bender Family
Grateful thanks extend to friends who assisted and comforted us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Sincerely J. G. Bender and B. C. Bender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bender
B. C. Bender
Hotel Man Returns After Disappearance
George HB Wolfe proprietor of the Nickel Hotel in South Bend has come back from French Lick after being away for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George HB. Wolfe
Nickel
South Bend
French Lick
Pioneer H L Gromingr Dies in Wa Bash County
Wa bash county mourns the death of H L Gromingr a longtime pioneer aged 74. The obituary notes his prominent role in local development and his longstanding community involvement. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Art Portland Cement Co. plant opens with 125 workers planned
Syracuse residents show strong interest in a new enterprise at Kimmell Indiana. Dedication day featured L H Wrigley and C G Gilliam. The 176 by 96 foot main factory along with warehouse and shops creates a village. The plant will run on electricity and produce white cement for floors. More than 50 years supply from nearby lake marl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Portland Cement Co
Syracuse
Kimmell
Ind
L. H. Wrigley
Albion
C. G. Gilliams
Lagrange
Edward Hykendorfer
Manchuria
Shively’s Nomination Sparks Dems to Elect Candidate
Reports from Plymouth and surrounding papers declare Hon. Benjamin F. Shively of South Bend as the Democratic nominee for Congress in the Thirteenth district. They argue the party’s unity and Bryan leadership favor Shively over incumbent Brick, predicting a strong showing and likely victory with a solid majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Benj. F. Shively
Congress
Bryan
Shively
Brick
Valparaiso
Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Democrats
Thirteenth
Congressman Brick
Auburn Courier
B. F. Shively
Will of A. E. Davis Probated with multiple bequests
The will filed for probate names Elkhart County Trust Co. as executor. Dated October 27, 1900, it directs 11 acres in New York to the deceased's mother during life, a $1,000 Phoenix Insurance policy, and specific land to Will S. and Mildred Davis after Harriet Davis's death. Margaret Davis receives $500 or property at appraised value plus one third of remaining estate. Anna Hattel and J. S. Drake witnessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Davis
Anna Hattel
J. S. Drake
Harriet Davis
New York State
Pheonix Ins. Co
Will S
Elkhart's Devor case described as worst fool matter yet
From Murray Sees It in Nappanee News the Elkhart Devor highway dispute is labeled the biggest fools matter seen, with Devor either rational or insane. If sane he should be arrested for threats. if insane he belongs confined for society and his own good, while authorities are accused of trifling with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Nappanee News
Elkhart
Devor Highway
Devor
Boys Endanger Pedestrians On South Third Street
At noon on South Third Street between Washington and Jefferson a large calibre revolver appeared to discharge. Investigators found several boys aged around 10 years old placing cartridges on the sidewalk in front of E. L. Harper’s home and striking them with stones, endangering pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Third Street
Washington and
Jefferson
E. L. Harper
Equitable Agent Pays Off Policy for Mrs Norris Brown
E F Twomey district agent of the Equitable Insurance Co from South Bend paid Zook and Jay attorneys for Mrs Norris Brown one thousand dollars in full settlement of the policy carried by the late Clarence C Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Twomey
Equitable Ins. Co
South Bend
Zook and Jay
Norris Brown
Clarence C. Brown
Elk from Defiance Wins Heaviest at Denver Meeting
David August Gotwalt, of Defiance Ohio, is the heaviest elk at the Denver gathering, weighing 480 pounds. He is currently staying as a guest at Inn Wandsee after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
David August Gotwalt
Denver
Wandsee
Defiance, O
Slowly Improving Health of John Parish Reported
John Parish of 1027 South Main Street, ill for four weeks, shows gradual improvement. He was briefly up and about the house on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parish
South Main Street
Bill Boards to Go Ordered by Marshal Self
Marshal Self has instructed Bill Poster Krutz to remove all one sheet bill boards from the streets. The order targets all advertising boards, prompting immediate action by the city crew and potential street clearance impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Self
Bill Poster Krutz
Housekeepers urged to try Russ Bleaeing Blue package
A brief note warns housekeepers to use a specific Russ Bleaeing Blue package only. The message claims the product is available at 100 grocers and discourages alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
at. _grocers
Kendallville Purchases New Fire Engine and School Enrollment
The city of Kendallville has purchased a new fire engine while Bluffton public schools opened with 914 students. Two miles of steel remain to be laid to finish the T and C line between Garrett and Kendallville. Ray Walser, 12, of Bluffton, suffered severe facial burns from a shotgun shell explosion and may lose his eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Bluffton
Garrett
Ray Walser
Death of Former Nappanee Lady Adeline Klinger
Adeline Klinger, formerly of Nappanee and wife of Anson Klinger, died in Huron Ohio last Thursday at age 57. Sister to Mrs Solemn Strucker of Nappanee, she was born in Noble county. Remains shipped to Nappanee for interment, arrived Saturday, accompanied by her husband and a son from her first husband, John Pippenger, plus two other sons Charles and Frank Pippenger, residents of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
Adeline Klinger
Anson Klinger
Huron
Solemn Strucker
Noble County
John Pippenger
Charles
Frank Pippenger
Harold Wahlstrom to lead Imperial orchestra season shows
Harold Wahlstrom returns to Goshen after a summer at Inn Lake Wawa see to play drums with the Imperial orchestra at the Jefferson during the current theatrical season. He also will perform at McNaughton hall and Elks club rooms under Prof Schackne and Sturgis management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wahlstrom
Lake Wawasee
Goshen
Imperial Orchestra
the Jefferson
McNaughton Hall
Elks Club Rooms
Prof. Schackne
Sturgis
Concert Tonight Features Rogers Band in Popular Music
Rogers' band anchors the regular weekly concert tonight playing exclusively popular music in a program noted for its broad, accessible appeal to local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Band
Attorney Amos J. Hoover Eyes North Dakota Real Estate Move
Goshen resident Attorney Amos J. Hoover plans to locate in North Dakota or establish a Westward office. He intends to secure options on land, open a real estate office, and gain substantial holdings as homesteading interest grows. Nearby residents Melvin Bowser and James Wright travel to the Dakotas to seek homesteads, while Elkhart County settlers already prosper there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
North Dakota
Melvin Bowser
James Wright
Goshen
Bowser
Amos J. Hoover
North
South Dakota
Hoover
Amusements at Jefferson features challenging melodrama
Last evening at the Jefferson a melodrama "As Told in the Hills" starred Kathryn Challoner as an Indian maiden. Nesbit Scovil, seen previously as a village cut-up in "The Governor's Pardon," played Nap Johnson. Lib Dexter portrayed Scovil's wife. The audience responded well, and Chas. H. Yale's "Devil's Auction" is set for Friday with Ben MacGahen and Cheridah Simpson in "Red Feather."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Kathryn Challoner
Nesbit Scovil Wao
Nap Johnson
Lib Dexter
Chas. H. Yale
North Clinton Items Report Local Visits and Invites
Jeremiah Miller and family spent a week with his brother David at Hebron Indiana. Jonas Eshelman of Massillon Ohio visits his sister Mrs John A Hoover. S A Hoover and D J Whitehead traveled to Syracuse and Milford on business for Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Invitations are issued for the wedding of Clarence Phillips and Minnie Berkey at the bride’s parents home. Rev J Kauffman of Iowa City Ind visits relatives and preached at the Dunkard church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Miller
David
Hebron
Ind
Jonas Eshelman
Massilon
Ohio
John A. Hoover
S. A. Hoover
D. J. Whitehead
Syracuse
Milford
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co
Clarence Phillips
Minnie Berkey
Perry Berkey
Rev
J. Kauffman
Iowa City
Dunkard
Episcopal Social Tonight at Dow Residence
Mr and Mrs Myron C Dow Sr host an ice cream social at 213 South Seventh Street this evening. A musical program prepared by Mrs M C Dow Jr will be rendered and guests are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Myron C. Dow, Sr
South Seventh Street
M. C. Dow Jr
Fractious Team Of Horses Spook Davis Milk Wagon
A fractious team of horses attached to the Davis milk wagon ran away early this morning on North Main street. The wagon contents were strewn along the highway for a considerable distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
North Main Street
Goshen Tent K. O. T. M Banquet Trip Announcement
All members are urged to meet at the hall at 7 o'clock Monday to travel to Elkhart for a banquet. A chartered car will depart at 7:30. Bylined by E. B. Shoop K. K. T. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Goshen
EB. Shoup
K. K
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Joshua
Mortuary Record
Council
H.L. ‘Gromingr
Wabash County
ART Portland Cement CO
Decatur Democrat
Hon
Kendallville News
Goshen College
Dakotas
Mel Bowser
Jim Wright
West
Ben MacGahen
Cheridah Simpson
North Clinton
O. L. Simmons
Fice’ Insurance
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