County Commissioners Close September Session With Little Action
Regular September term ends as county commissioners approve bills and check officers. Judge Dodge remains in Lagrange until October term begins. A suit for support by Carrie Louthan against Stephen H Louthan seeks $30 monthly. she cites desertion and income. Hart vs Lake Shore By Co appeals for wage pay assignment. Marriage licenses issued: Clarence Phillips and Minnie Berkey. H W Eby and Emma Thut. Robert Wilder and Rose DeVere Stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Dodge
Lagrange
Carrie L. Louthan
Edgar L. Zigler
Stephen H. Louthan
Maude
Grace
Warsaw
Elkhart
Goshen
Lake Shore
J. H. Hart
Lake Shore By. Co
Justice Brumbaugh
Miller, Drake and Hubbell
Clarence Phillips
Minnie Berkey
H. W. Eby
Emma. C. Thut
Middlebury
Robert Wilder
Rose DeVere Stamp
Manager relocates office to Syracuse for road construction
The Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City Northwestern Electric line moves office furniture from the county courthouse in Columbia City to Syracuse. Manager A E Weist will headquarter there for months to supervise ground work on the Gosaen Syracuse end. Engineer Huntoon leads survey and crews prepare for construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Indianapolis, Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern Electric Railroad Co
Court House
Syracuse
A. E. Weist
Gosaen
Huntoon
Peoria to Visit Goshen Greys for September Baseball Game
The Peoria baseball team, second in the Three league, will travel to Goshen on September 20 to play the Goshen Greys. Manager Vallance has arranged the details. The local club will be strengthened, and fans expect an unusual contest. South Bend may also schedule a game after the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Basebail
Goshen
Goshen Greys
Vallance
South Bend
Elkhart County Medical Society Meeting Draws Large Attendance
A large attendance filled the Elkhart County Medical Society last night with most local physicians present and several guests from neighboring towns. Numerous papers were read sparking profitable discussions among the attendees.
Hammond letters trigger federal trouble for Earl Hartsuck
The Hammond News reports letters that led to Earl Hartsuck's trouble with federal authorities were written last December. It notes he disappeared from Hammond after being released on a $200 bond posted by the commissioner at La Porte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Earl Hartsuck
la Porte
Milford Couple Wed in Warsaw Clerk Office Matrimony
Milford residents Lorenzo Coy and Miss Pearl May Sharp were married at the Warsaw clerk's office on Wednesday afternoon by Squire Young. The couple plans to reside in Milford after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Lorenzo Coy
Pearl May Sharp
Warsaw
Squire Young
Lincoln Life Ins. group to hold outing at Wawasee Inn
Twenty five representatives from Lincoln Life Insurance Company of Fort Wayne will arrive at the Wawasee Inn next Monday for a four day outing. A grand banquet is planned for Wednesday night as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasee
The
Lincoln Life Ins. Co
Fort Wayne
Wawasee Inn
S. H. Whitmer
W. A. Willhide
C. Hubbell
H. F. Banta
W. C. Peters
J. M. Ober
E. A. B. Kellum
Big Four
S. A. Wilson
Lake Shore
Defiance
John Roderick Receives New Merry-Go-Round
John Roderick of Millersburg received a new merry-go-round today and will tour the country with it starting in Millersburg tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roderick
Millersburg
Drunken Row Fatality at Fort Wayne Claims Man
Samuel Augsberger a coal handler was struck down in a drunken row yesterday noon and died from the injuries. Charles Laughlan was held for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Samuel Augsberger
Charles Laughlan
Clean easy work and steady employment ad
Short job notice offers clean easy work and steady employment with good pay. Apply in the morning at Shirt Factory located at 44-12.
Kaatz settlement possible in bankruptcy case
South Bend Sept 7 Special The attorneys for both sides met this afternoon at the office of Ref eree Lambert and at three o clock it looked as though a settlement would be arranged between Abe Kaatz and his creditors the latter netting 50 cents on the dollar on their claims Kaatz will likely reopen his store next Monday and will not return to the tailoring business
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Abe Kaatz
Lambert
Goshen Branch Planned for Twin City Grocer Co
Twin City Grocer Co plans a Goshen branch alongside its Elkhart wholesale house. H. Simmons will lead the Goshen operation from space in the Dodge building at 22 South Main, with remodels under way on Main and Pike. The company leased the basement and first floor and has an option on the second floor for future expansion and will build a warehouse near a switch track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Twin City Grocer Co
Goshen
H. Simmons
Scott
Main
Pike Streets
Dodge
South Main Street
Berkey Family Reunion Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Berkey family gathered at their Waka rusa home on September 4 for the annual reunion and to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Berkey. Officers elected include Chairman W H Berkey Secretary H T Berkey Treasurer Jesse N Berkey and Arrangements Committee J H Lehman H T Berkey Mrs A C Berkey. Miss Winnie Grady performed a reading on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkey
Wakarusa
Ww. H. Berkey
H. T. Berkey
Jesse N. Berkey
J. H. Lehman
A. C. Berkey
Winnie Grady
Tragic Drowning at Silver Beach Claims 19-Year-Old
Milton Aldin aged 19 from South Bend drowned at Silver Beach in St. Joseph on a Wednesday afternoon. He dived from the pier, struck his head in three feet of water, rupturing a blood vessel and causing his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Aldin
South Bend
Silver Beach
St. Joseph
Goshen College Placed On Accredited List
President Byers reports Goshen College has been added to the accredited list at the Indiana State Normal School in Terre Haute. This reflects formal recognition of the college by state education authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Goshen College
Indiana State Normal School
Terre Haute
Electric line on Eighth Street readied for service
Workmen are putting up the wires for the Eighth street electric line today and the line will soon be ready for operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
Big September at the Wawasee Inn
The Ine at Wawasee reports its strongest September on record with the busiest month ever for the inn. Local managers cite sustained guest demand and rising occupancy as the month’s standout factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasee Inn
Wawasee
Resolution Calls for Nonpartisan County Investigation Body
The Goshen Democrat notes prohibitionists urge a three plus member nonpartisan commission to probe county records amid graft concerns. The Nappanee News adds a scathing call against the republican ring and proposes a vermin eradicator fund for Elkhart County’s poorhouse, urging taxpayers to demand reform in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Democrat
Elkhart
Board of State Charities
Heikhart County
Republican Ringsters
Court House
Elkhart County
Nappanee News
Supervisors Meet on Chapin Dam Franchised Site Change
A special board meeting in St. Joseph reviewed Charles A. Chapin request to amend a franchise for damming the St Joseph River at Berrien Springs. The project aims to erect a mammoth electric powerhouse with an estimated cost of 500000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
St. Joseph
Charles A. Chapin
St. Joe
Berrien Springs
Chapin
Goshen Graduate Declines Purdue Chair Offer
Roy Elsea son of Ed Blsea of Benton township and Goshen High School graduate declines a Purdue University mechanical engineering chair in Lafayette Ind He currently directs construction of a large Indianapolis bridge and prefers practical work to teaching.
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Roy Elsea
Ed Blsea
Benton Township
Goshen High School
Purdue University At
Lafayette
Ind
Indianapolis
Editor Eldridge Slams Local Teachers Institute
Middlebury Independent editor criticizes the county teachers institutes, praising only Prof. Loughs prohibition speech as a commendable element of this year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Middlebury Independent
Lough
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Eli Hershberger near Middlebury
A son was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Eli Hershberger south of Middlebury. The family awaits welcomes and blessings as the newborn joins their household today.
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Eli Hershberger
Middlebury
Thirtieth Indiana Reunion Held at New Haven
The Thirtieth Indiana reunion occurred in New Haven yesterday. The next gathering is planned for Ligonie r next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New Haven
Ligonier
Devil's Auction at the Jefferson Tonight
Manager Yale promotes the latest edition with elaborate changes in the everlasting Devil's Auction. New and capable artists scenic accessories superb costuming attractive ballets newly imported European features special vaudeville novelties and the elaborate Amor transformation scene. Girls are wanted for steady work at the shirt factory.
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Yale
Jefferson
Trains 39 and 40 Ordered to Stop at New Paris
The Big Four rail line directs Nos. 39 and 40 to halt at New Paris to accommodate farmers traveling to the Indiana state fair in Indianapolis from September 10 to 14.
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New Paris
Indianapolis
Preliminary Wi nona Bible circle meeting announced
A preliminary meeting of the Wi nona Bible circle is set for Monday at 2 30 PM in the assembly room of the Library building. All persons interested in Bible study are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Bible Circle
Middlebury widows and bachelors seek matches in town
Middlebury is described as home to about fifty widows along with a sizeable number of old maids. The piece notes a few able bodied bachelors who might find suitable husbands.
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Middlebury
Colonial theater reassurance note
If you get them at the Colonial they will be all right. ele ede DL.
Many September Weddings Celebrated at Goshen Area
Several society notices from Goshen Indiana report weddings and social events. Dr H W Eby and Miss Emma Charlotte Thut wed quietly at Rev D J Johns residence while Clarence Phillips and Minnie Berkey married at the Berkey home. Other gatherings include house parties and a Wawasee Inn dinner for visiting Elkhart and Koshen couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Berkey
Goshen
H. W. Eby
Tobias Eby
Columbus Grove
Emma Charlotte Thut
Peter Thut
Middlebury
D. J. Johns
Eby
Mrs. Evy
South Seventh Street
Graft Claims Circulated Over Goshen Institute
The Wakarusa Tribune comments on teachers in the county paying $1 each to fund expenses for a Goshen county institute last week. It questions the lack of visible talent and hints at possible graft, noting over 300 teachers were involved and expenses exceed $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Thanks to friends for support during illness and death
To the many kind friends and neighbors who assisted us during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter we extend our heartfelt thanks. Mrs L E Kauffman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Kauffman
J. G. Bender
B. C. Bender
Autumn Millinery Display Set by Local Artist
Mr Samuel Wiseman, economy window trimmer, has completed an autumn trim in the mil linery section. Wiseman is described as an artist of unusual ability. In a few days the fall millinery display will arrive and be placed to complete the autumn picture, with Miss Burnstein selecting a wide range of popular fall styles after returning from the east. Large shipments are expected as the display trim is very wide in scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wiseman
Wiseman
National Biscuit Hosts Food Demonstration At Economy Store
The National Biscuit Company invites the public to attend a food demonstration at the Economy store tomorrow. The event showcases biscuit products and culinary uses, inviting shoppers to sample samples and learn new recipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Biscuit Company
Economy
Samuel A Hoover of Clinton township A progressive self made farmer
Samuel A Hoover born 1860 in Clinton township on the family farm now owned. Son of John Hoover he built a 120 acre estate and has run a dual farming and insurance operation. He presided over the Farmers Institute for three terms and directed Elkhart County Mutual Aid Association, earning wide esteem and potential contention for county recorder next November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Hoover
Clinton Township
John Hoover
Valparaiso Business College
South Bend
Benton Township
Farmers’ Institute
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Syracuse Schools Prepare for September Opening
Syracuse public schools will open on September 17 with a temporary solution to crowding. The district rents a William Moore dwelling remodeled for classes as a new building is sought due to overcrowding and sanitation concerns. New and experienced teachers named include Principal C. C. Bachman and Assistant Principal Marion Mentzer, plus staff in grammar, intermediate, and primary grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Wm. Moore
C. C. Bachman
Prin
Marion Ment
Elkhart Spiritualists Plan Temple Investment
Four spiritualists and supporters met in Elkhart on Wednesday to start steps toward securing a temple for the society. The group plans to invest four to five thousand dollars in the project.
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Elkhart
Goshen Tent K. O. T. M. to Attend Elkhart Banquet
All members of Goshen Tent No. 4 K. O. T. M. are asked to meet at the hall at 7 p.m. Monday to travel to Elkhart for a banquet. A chartered car will depart at 7:30. by E. E. Shoup, R. K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshen
Elkhart
K. O. T. M. Hall
Goshen Tent
E. E. Shoup
R. K
Flower thieves pale hydrangeas from Judge Baker home
W. T. Cripe has moved to town and is at 705 E. Madison. Yesterday evening thieves stole many hydrangea clusters from the lawn of Judge John H. Baker at the corner of Fifth and Madison streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Cripe
E. Madison Street
John H. Baker
Fifth and
Madison Streets
Cozzens Family Stop in Goshen on Way Home
Mr and Mrs F H Cozzens and daughter Dorothy, who spent the summer at Leesburg, visited friends in Goshen yesterday while en route to their Brooklyn New York home.
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F. H. Cozzens
Dorothy
Leesburg
Goshen
Brooklyn
N. Y
Goshen College to Offer Oratory and Physical Culture Classes
Kathryn Allen Carter of Goshen College will organize oratory and physical culture classes in Elkhart and Goshen starting September 28. For information write N. H. Byers, Goshen, Indiana. A dance at McNaughton Hall Friday night September 7 honors Goshen College students leaving the city. The Imperial Orchestra, six pieces, will provide music. attendees of Imperial or Apollo orchestra dances are invited. The program includes The Pierrots and Coquettes, The Feast of the Mandarians, and The Wild and Wooly West. Aurelio Coccia arranges all ballets and ensembles for the Devil's Auction tonight at the Jefferson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Allen Carter
School of Oratory
Goshen College
Elkhart
Goshen
N. EH. Byers
McNaughton Hall
Imperial Orchestera
Imperial
Aurelio Coccia
the Jefferson
Wedding Train Fun Delights Deahl Rosenburg Couple
Goshen society chronicles the Deahl Rosenburg wedding held yesterday at the bride’s parents north of Kendallville. On Lake Shore train No 23 delayed by 45 minutes, guests showered the couple with rice and decorated the groom’s suitcase. After a planned car trip to Wawasee lake, they rode the train to Ligonier and drove overland. They will spend a week at the Deahl cottage then a brief wedding trip before visiting Ann Arbor for the groom’s senior year at Michigan University.
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Goshen
Kendallville
Wadile
Lake Shore
Deahl
Wawasee Lake
Ligonier
Deahl Cottage
Ann Arbor
Michigan University
Births and Deaths in Indiana 1905 Report Summary
Indiana state board of health reports 1905 births totaling 44 114 with a 16.65 per 1 000 rate. Males 22 290 females 20 869 colored males 491 colored females 464. Largest births in July smallest in December. 429 mothers had 10 children 242 had 11 and 281 had 12 or more. Fathers under 20 630 mothers under 20 4 884. 60 70 age group 10 fathers 14 mothers. 70 80 only 14 fathers no mothers. Twins 844. Deaths 35 502 rate 13.78 whites 35 096 rate 14.2 colored 1 406 rate 24.2. Negro death rate higher. 277 deaths in first year 2 423 ages 1 5. 10 700 babies under 5, 24.2 percent of births. 385 deaths at and over 90 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Board of Health
Card of thanks for kindness after illness and death
Thankful note from J. G. Bender and B. C. Bender honoring friends who assisted and comforted during the illness and death of their beloved wife and mother.
Bleaching blue product urged for buyers
The notice warns shoppers to insist on Russ Bleaching Blue when purchasing bluing and avoid cheap imitations, noting a price of 10 cents at grocers.
Concert Tonight by Rogers Band
Rogers band performs the regular weekly concert tonight featuring an all popular music program with lively selections and crowd-pleasing tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Band
Personal Mentions From The Wawasee To Goshen Area
Local notices list Mrs. George F. Alderman visiting Wawasee, Judson Peasley visiting business interests, and W P Koch traveling to LaPorte for daughters and Pine Lake fishing. Several others visit relatives in Cleveland, St Louis, Longton, and Chicago. travelers head to Petoskey Charlevoix Harbor Springs. outcomes include funerals and health improvements.
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George F. Alderman
Wawasee
Judson Peasley
W. P. Koch
LaPorte
Pine’ Lake
B. F. Boyer
Elizabeth Webber
Cleveland
W. A. Bell
St. Louis
Merrill
Charles V. Gowing
Baby
Longton
Kan
M. K. Kreider
Mary Shew
Elkhart
Wm. A. Whitmer
Chicago
J. A. Arthur
Thos
Frank Chipman
Easton
E. D. Chipman
Maurice Steele
Fanny Krutz
Petoskey
Mich
Charlevoix
Harbor Springs
Frederick Putt
Paxton
Ill
LaMont Putt
Lasalle
M. J. Faught
Constantine
M. F. Bailey
FL. Mallory
Syracuse
Oil City
Huntington
Columbia City
Northwestern
Eva Pack-Bruce
Detroit
Clark Bruce
Charles Peck
Samuel D. Woodington
Philadelphia
Willbrough
Lake
John Troyer
Houston
Mr. Troyer
Troyer
Vern Balyeat
Middlebury
Charles M. White
Walter S. Hazelton
Geo. Wear
George Carpenter
Shufflebotham
Lida Hdmands
Albert Yates
Topeka
Elton Lepird
Goshen
Robt. Lepird
J. N. Babcock
Homer Mowers
Next Week at the Irwin Vaudeville Show
The Irwin presents a big week starting Monday September 10 with Ben Van delivering clever monologues and musical comedy. Goshen duo Latta and Whetten perform club juggling and tight wire walking as clown and tramp, plus Carrie McDonald sings In the House of Too Much Trouble with colored illustrations. Madam Hoffman the renowned magician stars with ventriloquist Prof Talkerson. Kinodrome shows moving pictures The Fireman Troubles and Oh That Limburger. Bargain matinees at 2:30 and 3:30 Saturday, regular matinees 3 p.m., evenings 7:45 and 9. All seats 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben van
Talkerson
Limburger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Goming
Poria
Hartsuck Skidoos
Kaatz Settlement
Murray
Dr. Eby
Miss Thut United
Mamie Cook
Cook Cottage
Florence Weatherhead
Amy Cook
Lorene Shafer
R. Miller
Grover Madlem
Harry Fife
C. M. Miller
Kek
Robert Edwin Wilder
Kalamazoo College
J. N. Wilder
Perry Stamp
Baptist Parsonage
Fradenburg
Elkhart High School
M. E. Neuenswander
Silver Street
Wakarusa Tribune
Ekhart Couty
Millwood
Brooks
Simmons—Fire Insurance
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