Wreck of Big Four Train After Cow Collision
A Sunday morning crash near Goshen derailed the Big Four passenger train number 21. Engineer David Garrettson and fireman Louis Schaefer escaped unharmed. Two boys, Oliver and Victor Kauffman, sustained serious leg injuries from a cable accident during crowding near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Cottage Avenue
David Garrettson
Wabash
Louis Schaefer
Anderson
Stell
Chas Black
Elkhart
Goshen
Lake Shore
Indianapolis
North Webster Riot Linked to Baker and Barth
Kuhns reports Frank Baker and Lawrence Barth attempted to make North Webster a Western border town by stabbing George Willard without provocation. Willard formerly lived in Churubusco and Baker is said to be a close associate of Marvin Kuhns, a fugitive desperado jailed in Ohio. The pair are jailed as no bondsmen could be found for $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
Lawrence Barth
North Webster
George Willard
Churubusco
Marvin Kuhns
Immense Pickle Harvest by A G Garrison
A G Garrison of Middlebury road harvests an immense pickle crop. He planted 14 acres, contracted 12 with Crumshank Company of Pittsburgh and keeps 2 acres for private sale. He estimates nearly 1000 bushels worth about 600 dollars.
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A. G. Garrison
Middlebury Road
Preliminary hearing set for two men in Webster murder case
Arthur Barth and Frank Baker were charged with murderous assault on seventeen year old George Wilard at North Webster. They appeared before Squire Eiler in Warsaw on Saturday and the preliminary hearing was scheduled for Monday amid high excitement but no real talk of further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Barth
Frank Baker
George Wilard
North Webster
Squire
Eiler
Warsaw
Will Move to Goshen
W E Fargeson of Shoocraft Michigan has moved to this city and is employed by M F Isbell. He is a first class carpenter and a capable musician active in several organizations. He will move his family here soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
W. E. Fargeson
Shoocraft
Mich
M. F. Isbell
Fargeson
Jdccob Hostetter of
Prairie Street
Elkhart
John Martin
Official program for Warm jouer and Merchants Fall fair
An official program for the Warm jouer and Merchants Fall fair will be issued tomorrow. The event is set to be held here on September 26 68 and promises details on activities and schedules.
Pioneer Dead and Infant Die in Milford Area
Obituaries report Christopher Heldeman died aged 82 in Jackson township near Milford after a long life from Preble county Ohio to Randolph and Elkhart counties. He left eight children and will be buried at Sugar Grove church with Rev. Eby officiating. An eight month old infant Winifred Yoder also died of cholera infantum on Queen Street. The Yoder family’s travel plans hindered access to details of the funeral. A WCTU meeting at Mrs Whisler’s home on August 5 elected officers for the coming year.
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Rock Ban Creek
Oliver
Royal E. Gari
Elkhart
Becknell
Victor Kauffman
Charles Alwine
Christopher Heldeman
Siemen
Milford
Jackson Township
Preble County
Ohio
Randolph County
Ind
Jaytheon Township
Elkhart County
Moldeman
C. K. Kauffman
Wm. Buzzard
G. W. Method
Goshen
Holdeman
Sugar Grove Church
Eby
the Solomon's Church
United Brethren Church
Winifred
Burt Yoder
Queen Street
Yoder
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Monroe
Whisler
O. W.,cunningham
A. Z. Vail
C. E. Davis
Mollie Brady
Amanda Kanuffman
Ssee
McCasky
Court House
Homecomings and Local News From Goshen Area
Residents return from a West trip visiting Yellowstone Park while others report Chicago and Goshen connections. A B&O long distance record from Chicago Junction to Garrett covered 128 miles in 125 minutes. A bicycle accident on North Main injures a youth. Hickory nut prospects look strong with shell bark trees laden, and Jacob Hostetter plans to move to Elkhart. Over 200 tickets sold for Ben Hur at South Bend Auditorium with advance sales above ten thousand dollars.
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Woma
Chicago Junction
Ohio
Garrett
Sen Har
Goshen
Ben Hur
South Bend Auditorium
Elkhart Man Held on Petit Larceny Charge
Elmer Redfern of Elkhart was jailed on a petit larceny count after allegedly stealing pictures and frames from Charles Miller and opera glasses from Mrs. Fleming. Bond set at 800 dollars. sheriff took Redfern into custody. A separate note mentions a divorce suit, a court house appropriation petition, and local real estate transfers.
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Elmer Redfern
Elkhart
Redfern
Charles A. Miller
M. F. Fleming
Miller
Manning
Opening Of City Schools Shows Big Enrollment Increase
Goshen City Schools opened the fall term with 1361 students, up from 1275 last year. High School enrollment reached 1265 with 229 seating, and district grades show diverse counts across North Fifth Street 824, South Fifth Street 206, Pike Street 131, East Goshen 34, West Goshen 40. Schools closed early at 2 30 due to Labor Day.
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Goshen
North Fifth Street
South Fifth Street
Pike Street
East Goshen
West Goshen
Sporting Notes From Nappanee and Nearby Areas
The Nappanee and Goshen teams traveled with Rogers band to Tonawanda this afternoon. Albion Record notes fans from the city watched Syracuse’s game against Ligonier, a 12 to 7 loss for Syracuse. Edith W. set a world pacing record at Anderson, 2 07 for a half mile, with quarters 0 33 1 03 1 36. Fort Wayne edged South Bend in a 15 inning slugfest, winning in the sixteenth. Nappanee arrives for a strong contest amid Goshen’s recent Syracuse defeat and Ligonier’s 12 to 5 win tomorrow.
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Nappanee
Goshen
Rogers
Tonawanda
Albion
Syracuse
Edith W
Whitleys
White River
Muncie
Ind
Anderson
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Ligonier
Local notices and classifieds buzz in Goshen and beyond
A tangle of notices and ads reports job offers for female compositors and a dentist over Beeson's drug store, Labor Day closures, a wild west show tour, the remains of Frank Kiser arriving, teeth specials, board and room requests, pickle picker needs, a divorce battle, a Columbia City obituary, and social events in Warsaw with Beverle and Wolfe set to provide music.
Local residents record travel and visits across Goshen area
A long list of residents and visitors travel to Elkhart Marion Niles and other towns. People mention include D L May Milford Hatch Daniel Sullivan Sol Meyer Dr A G Kaufman Mrs A E Keith Mary Walker Chauncey Frantz Mrs Jacob Weiss Ed ward F Haverstock and many others visiting friends relatives or attending events in Goshen Mishawaka Wabash South Bend and surrounding communities.
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D. L. May
Elkhart
Milford Hatch
Marion
Daniel Sullivan
Niles, Mich
Sol Meyer
Milford
Leesburg
A. G. Kaufman
A. E. Keith
Mary Walker
Wa‘wasee
John Sheridan
Syracuse
Frank Leibole
Fred D. Zeigler
Montpelier
Chauncey Frantz
Garrett
Jacob Weiss
Edward F. Haverstock
South Bend
Marie Sullivan
Wabash
Beulah Lehman
Mary Zook
Evanston
Ill
Mary Ott
C. M. Beebe
Martin Schnurr
Adrian
Mich
Toledo
Cleveland
Wilbur Taylor
Child
Mankato
Minn
J. M. Noble
Motte Noble
Julius Bennett
Mishawaka
Henrietta , Mier
Billy Dick
Eugene W. Doty
Indianapolis
B. F. Gardner
Goshen
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Big Four
David Lehman
Goshen Gas Works
Supt
Scott
Wabash Shope
Scone
Bt. Joseph
Benton Har
Hart
Kuhns
Twin Branch
Pease
Justice Whisler
Warren Whitman
Sarah Parrett
Pioneer
F. E. C. Hawks
J. Granville Knox
Joseph Smith
D. A. Sanders
Mrs. Ecker
York
Penn
M. K. Kreider
Chicago
Chas. Ulery
Deardoff
North Main Street
Irwin
Milwaukee
Pany
Mary Signers
Martis
Perry L. Turner
Wilson B. Parker
Edna Kuhlman
Parker
Kuhlman
Shipshewana
Horoes
Argos
Myron J. Rhoades
Commissioners Court
Commissioner Fieldhouse
Hans P. Didrikeen
Vesta M. Kies
Albert F. Haberstick
Minnie Curtis
Jacob
Kaufman
Wm. D. Kaufman
Concord Tp
Mary M.williams
Anna Williams
Osolo
Jonathan P. Primley
Franklin M. Primley
Beardsley
Emma F. Wollam
Equitable B. L
Asso
Keuwood
Lot Straus
Alva Mitchell
Millspaugh
Lot Mather
Henry T. Philliber
Lind A. Hall
Lot Beeson
John W. Fieldhouse
Henry H. Shelly
Lot Fieldhouse
Eva R. Martin
Melissa Bender
Lot Corp
Oliver F. Bender
Homer F
Frank H. Brown
Jacob Primley
Franklin J
August K. Swartz
Lot Beards
Wuaying Astrology
Sporting Notes
Goshen Veneer Co
Cunningham’ & Kesler
Main Street
Perfection Bakery
W. R. McGa
Beeson’s
Broncho John
Valparaiso
Frank Kiser
Elwood
Varlette
F’’ Care Democrat
Middlebury Street
Dr. Young
W. A. Clugston
Columbia City
Plymouth
J. Wiseman
E. H. Dunham
H. L. Arnold
Beverle and
Wolfe
Delia Philber
Wabesh
Enoe Shambaugh
Goshen Friends
Sunny
Mrs. Edward Greene
Sadies
Mrs. Frankeiner
Jacob Heintzleman
Charles C. Herr
E. P. Jones
South
Charles Wolfe
Christian Nusbaum
Edward Gerster
Elshart
Samuel K. Letherman
West Side
Otus J. Beeson
Mr. Beeson
Antoni
H. W. Lenz
Cincinnati
Walden
Mies Bessie Oppenheim
Mark
J. G
Messrs
J. B. Davie
G. A. Callerson
Missesweeteer
Purchas
Harrokd Keith
Will Davis
Bidney Zook
Ralph Billman
Purdue University
Vernon Hartzier
Wm. Overholt
Clyde Myers
Albert Rath
Walter Myers
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