Goshen Man Arrested for Desertion in Cleveland Bond Set
Sheriff Ziesel returned from Cleveland with Charles Strayer charged by his wife with deserting his family. Strayer, a Goshen motor man, gave $300 bond for appearance at the next term of court. His father signed and the family resides on South Seventh Street. Mrs Strayer alleges months of neglect and hints of relations with several women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziesel
Cleveland
Charles Strayer
Goshen
Bond
Frank Strayer
Strayer
South Seventh Street
Exhaustive audit of Trustee Cobb records incomplete
An advisory board conducts a thorough audit of Trustee George S. Cobb’s records. The process spans the entire incumbency and will not finish before Monday noon. Missing courthouse records hinder the investigation as the board weighs corroborating or exonerating possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Cobb
Advisory Board
Cobb
Court House
Death of Four Months Old Annesley Kinnison in St Joseph
Word of the infant Annesley Kinnison four months old son of Dr. and Mrs R Clarke Allen of St Joseph Michigan. The child had been ill a few days with inflammation of the Lowell and died yesterday morning. Mrs Allen formerly Miss Edith Kinnison daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Winnison of this city now of Cape Girardeau Missouri. Funeral tomorrow with interment at St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnison
Annesley Kinnison
R. Clarke Allen
St. Joseph
Mich
Lowell
Birthday and Reunion Attend by Ligonier Dealer
Charles Inks, veteran Ligonier marble dealer, attended the Hikhart County Old Settlers reunion in Goshen today. Born September 7, 1836, he marked his 71st birthday by joining the picnic and reunion events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Inks
Ligonier
Goshen
Hikhart County
Old Settlers
Mr. Inks
Sidway Company Banquet Celebrates Annex Opening
The Sidway mercantile company in Elkhart held a banquet last evening for Elkhart citizens to celebrate the completion of their new factory annex. Over 3,000 people participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidway Company
Sidway Mercantile Company
Elkhart
Onions and Booze in Wolf Lake Village
S J Wolf the village saloonkeeper in Wolf Lake took in 750 dollars over the bar on Onion Day. A 1000 dollar license would not drive the saloons out of small villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Wolf
Wolf Lake
Changes at Economy Cashier Posts
Miss Pearl Wiseman resigns as Economy cashier. Miss Oneta Shyrer will be promoted to the position and Miss Louise Latta will fill Miss Shyrer’s former post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Wiseman
Miss Oneta Shyrer
Miss Shyrer
Louise Latta
Notable Local Illness Updates At Home
John Werner remains in a very serious condition at his North Sixth street home. Miss Cora Boys, a cashier at the Chicago Fair, is confined to her home by illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Werner
North Sixth Street
Cora Boys
Porch theft reported in Elkhart watch loss
John J. Lane of Elkhart reported to the police that a gold watch was stolen from his pocket while he dozed on his porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Lane
Elkhart
Births Notice for Curtis Bennett Daughter
A daughter was born last night to Mr and Mrs Curtis Bennett of North Sixth Street. The newborn adds joy to the Bennett family and serves as news for the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Bennett
North ‘Sixth Street
Rain Delays Old Settlers Gathering Yet Enjoyable Day
Continued rain disrupted morning events for the Old Settlers gathering but many pioneers attended and spent the day pleasantly. President A F Wilden opened sessions with addresses by Rev E A Vannuys and Rev Pashall, with reports from secretary and treasurer. Music, speeches in English and German, solos and recitations followed, and organizers deemed the event a success despite the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Wilden
Association
E. A. Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
Paschall
J. D. Umbenhour
Isaac Carpenter
Court Park
Warren Berkey
E. A. Dausman
L. L. Burris
F. Schaengrin
Webster Davis Hurt in Threshing Accident Near Goshen
Webster Davis a thresherman from near Goshen was severely injured at Henry Pfeiffer's home west of Middlebury when a coupling pin broke as he backed the engine away from the threshing machine. The engine toppled down an incline pinning the engineer briefly before coworkers moved the flywheel to free him. It was a narrow escape from instant death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Davis
Goshen
Henry Pfeiffer
Middlebury
Restraining Order Blocks Richmond City Ordinance
Judge Francis Baker issued a restraining order against Richmond city officials preventing the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company from running interurban cars on Main streets to the eastern city limits. Alonzo Body served notice after midnight Thursday. The order sets October 7 for officials to show cause why it should become perpetual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Baker
Richmond
Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
Alonzo Body
United States
Baker
Death of Miss Nan J Beane of Leesburg
Miss Nan J Beane daughter of Hon C C Beane of Leesburg died at her Leesburg home last night aged about 33 years after a vacation illness. Acute Brights disease caused her death. Prof W A Beane a brother was en route to Leesburg. She leaves two other brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for Leesburg Monday at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan J. Beane
C. C. Beane
Leesburg
Auburn
Bright
W. A. Beane
Noble County Schools
Visitors inspect Goshen water works and Hawks plants
Councilman John Trish and City Attorney Brubaker of War toured Goshen to view water works lighting plants and the Hawks Electric light plant and the site for the new Hawks plant. Mayor Chas Kohler piloted the group and they will report findings to Warsaw city council at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trish
Brubaker
Warsaw
Goshen
Hawks Electric
Hawks Electric Company
Chas. Kohler
Fireman Resigns Goshen Station for Lake Shore Work
R B Collins resigns as fireman at Goshen Central station and takes a job in the Lake Shore freight house. Uriah Miller succeeds him at the Goshen fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Collins
Goshen
Doctor Edmonds Performs Successful Operation in Town
Dr S A Edmonds yesterday performed a successful operation on Mrs Elizabeth Joray of 732 North Main Street. Mrs Joray is a niece of Mr and Mrs Anthony Deahl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Edmonds
Elizabeth Joray
North Main Street
Joray
Anthony Deahl
Rugs Sold Rapidly by Company B Silver
Company B Silver sold fifty rugs this morning in under thirty minutes. Each rug measured 45 by 27 inches and sold for 1.23 dollars. They did not last long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. B. Silver
Just for the Sake of Society Illustrated Song at Vaudette
The illustrated song Just for the Sake of Society plays tonight at the Vaudette for a final showing. Don’t miss this rare cinema event featuring visual storytelling and period entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaudette
Russell Ogden Run Down In Davis Ho Man While Riding
Russell Ogden was run down by a man on a bicycle near Mi ford. The incident occurred in Davis Ho as Ogden rode along a street, leaving witnesses and authorities seeking details. Authorities are investigating the cyclist and any potential witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ogden
Davis Homan
Mi Ford
Elkhart Circuit Court Recess Due to Building Work
The fall term of the Elkhart circuit court will convene September 30 in the court house basement due to reconstruction. Judge Dodge says jury trials likely unavailable at the October term and juries may not be drawn. The building will be torn up all winter, delaying the circuit court room’s use into spring. Fewer than 20 suits have begun during vacation, but a holdover docket remains to keep the judge busy with sessions possible. Geddes arraigned on intoxication and concealed weapons charges, bond set. hearing next Saturday. Crary fined for intoxication with a jail threat for future offenses. Saloon attorneys claim prejudiced juries in Elkhart city court. Proctor wins dismissal of a case against Horseshoe saloon owner for allowing minors. Prosecutor Frank to refile in superior court. County Clerk Fleming has not appointed a deputy. Mrs. Fleming to assist as deputy in Elkhart. Nah Davis to be deputy in Goshen. Marriage licenses issued for Albert Clayton Reed and Ella Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
William E. Geddes
Charles Crary
J. P
R. E. Proctor
S. H. Joseph
Frank
Fleming
Albert Virgil
Superior Court
Nah Davis
Goshen
Warrant Issued for Dr Charles H Moore Over Death
A warrant was issued today for the arrest of Dr Charles H Moore of Rolling Prairie on a charge of manslaughter. The case alleges negligence led to the death of 26 year old Mrs Walter Nichols, with evidence the physician slept at her bedside due to a drug addiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liddell
Charles H. Moore
Rolling Prairie
Walter Nichols
Air Line advances grading east of Monon near Westville
The Chicago New York Air Line pushes grading east of the Monon railroad near Westville in La Porte County. It rapidly closes gaps between camps as it prepares a dump train track for a large fill directly east of the crossing. One cement abutment at that point has been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Line
Chicago New York Air Line
Monon
Westville
la Porte County
Law Not Popular Threatens School Attendance
The new state school book law may impose hardship on hundreds of pupils and could bar many from classes for days or weeks. State Superintendent Cotton may be asked to resolve the tangle reportedly present in several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton
Gar rett Fire Threatens Citys Baker Market and Saloon
A blaze swept through Garrett during the early hours yesterday threatening most of the business district. The Baker meat market and the Glenowitz saloon were destroyed incurring an estimated total loss of five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Baker Meat Market
Glenowitz
Work Force Operation At Old Shore Spade Point
A sizable labor force is at work on the old shore spade point near La, continuing maintenance or construction activity. No injuries are reported and details remain sparse in this brief update for local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piteg
Near
Committee named to hire consulting engineer for Sixth Street project
About 40 Sixth Street property owners from Lincolne avenue to Purl street met in the council chamber to organize. Lou W. Vail was elected chairman and W. J. Davis secretary. A committee including Gortner, Vail, Dow, Harper, Stametz and Albright will hire a consulting engineer to work with City Engineer Witt and seek an asphalt expert to oversee progress under Western Construction Co. with Mishawaka surveyor possible. Owners push for better grade stakes lawn widths catch basins and overall pavement quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixth Street
Lincolne Avenue
Purl Street
Council
Lou W. Vail
W. J. Davis
Herbert H. Gortner
M. Cc. Dow
Charles A. Harper
Henry Stametz
Eli M. Albright
Witt
Western Construction Company
Lafayette
Ind
Sixth Street
Mishawaka
Jewish New Year 5668 Observed by Orthodox and Reform Jews
The Jewish New Year 5668 begins at sunset tomorrow and ends Monday. Reform Jews observe one day while Orthodox keep two days. The two-day practice arose from uncertain ancient announcements by beacon fires. Orthodox synagogues will hold services on the two additional days. Rabbi Weinstein will lead services at Sharis Israel church Sunday evening and Monday morning. No Sunday morning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weinstein
Sharis Israel
Mortuary Notice for Mrs Sylvester Smith
Mortuary record reports the death of Mrs Sylvester Smith aged 43 at her home north of Elkhart yesterday. She is survived by her husband and one daughter.
Winona's Fire History and Readiness Highlight City
Winona with a population of 1000 to 10000 fluctuates with seasons and has never had a fire. The 1887 established assembly oversees a park city of 350 houses and many large buildings that has never seen a major blaze. A volunteer fire department and a fire engine exist, though neither has been in service for 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Assembly
Park City
Roads Must Pay Subsidy Share, Railroads Refuse
The Lake Shore and the Grand Rapids Indiana railroads face compulsory payment of a $20,000 subsidy voted by Wayne township, Noble county citizens to the Toledo and Chicago Interurban company. Tax laws allow seizure and sale of railroad property for delinquent taxes if payments are refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Wayne Township
Noble County
Toledo & Chicago Interurban
Board of County Commissioners
Railroad men save calf near track in act of kindness
Big Four railroad workers Conductor Fred Kent and Engineman Dan Crowley stopped a local freight after the calf of BE Swans became entangled in a pasture fence. The men dismounted and assisted the animal triggering gratitude from BE Swans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Fred Kent
Dan Crowley
Garfield Walker Start New Syracuse Office Venture
Garfield and Walker long time foreman in the Syracuse Register establish a new office in Syracuse amid rumors of a rival paper. Newspaper prints have risen 25 percent and another price increase is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Walker
Syracuse Register
Vice President Fairbanks to Visit Goshen on Big Four Route
Vice President Fairbanks is expected to pass through Goshen on the Big Four after delivering remarks at St. Joseph Michigan on Monday September 16. He will then proceed to Texas on a campaign trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Goshen
St. Joseph, Mich
Texas
Shipshewana Sun Seeks Growth Under New Editor HB Berry
Democratic paper announces its third year under editor HB Berry last week with plans to expand coverage and strengthen community reporting. The Shipshewana Sun signals fresh editorial direction and continued local presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipshewana Sun
HB. Berry
Four Generations Reunion At Millersburg Successful
The third Bi annual Fourth Generations reunion at Millersburg closed with great turnout and enthusiasm. Officers for two years were elected: President Charles E Freeland, Vice President Benj F Dewey, Secretary Wm Barnard, Treasurer Solomon L Thomas. Over 1,000 people registered. The next reunion is planned for Millersburg on the first Thursday and Friday in September 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Charles E. Freeland
Benj. F. Dewey
Big Waubee Boat Hercules Captivates Locals Near Milford
The large vessel lies in Waubee Lake near Milford and draws curiosity from those unacquainted with deep water craft. Named Hercules, its 87 foot length and 46 foot width hint at strength rather than beauty. It features two giant boilers larger than any ship on the Chicago to Benton Harbor route, with multiple engines spread across the boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waubee Lake
Milford
Chicago
Benton Harbor
First Day of School feature by Goshen teacher
Grace Poorbaugh, Goshen city primary teacher, authors a lengthy September issue article in Primary Plans on starting children in the primary grade. The piece includes her drawings and a blackboard reading lesson, and notes her summer training at the University of Chicago and a Seattle school offer at ninety dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Primary Plans
F. A. Owen Publishing Company
Dansville
N. Y
Grace Poorbaugh
Goshen City
Miss Poorbaugh
University of Chicago
Seattle
Wash
Paving at Port Huron editorial on bricks vs asphalt
Dr A J Irwin of Port Huron Mich sends a Times editorial noting asphalt streets five years old are failing while brick pavements show little wear. The paper says Port Huron favors brick on a concrete foundation and may abandon other paving styles. It hints at Goshens experience to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
A. J. Irwin
Mich
Times
Port. Huron
Goshen
Installing Block Signal System Reaches South Bend
A corps of linemens and experts in the installation of the electric block signal system have reached South Bend on the Lake Shore line and are at work. Blocks are one mile fifteen miles apart with a power station every fifteen miles and one to be built at South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Lake Shore Railroad
Jefferson Theatre First Night Tickets Now Due
Notice to subscribers that subscriptions for opening night tickets at the rebuilt Jefferson Theatre are due, with collections to begin Monday morning and a plea to remit promptly to avoid delays from The Jefferson Theatre Co. secretary L. B. Noble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theatre
Jefferson Theatre Co
L. B. Noble
Sec’y
Milford Watchman Stabbed by Drunken Suspect
Night incident ends with Watchman Stiffiel of Milford struck by a knife wielded by Fred Butt. Butt emerged from a Go shen 1 o clock car and was intoxicated, while Stiffiel attempted to intervene amid the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiffiel
Milford
Fred Butt
Butt
Goshen
Toas
Twenty Five Years Ago Items of Interest From 1882
Latta and Case moved their grocery to Central block. Presbyterian social to be held with Wilson and Davis. Rev J M Whitehead to lecture on temperance at the Baptist church. Cass Chapman from Chicago to furnish plans for the Wilden home on Walnut Hill. A fire at Goshen Woolen Mill picked room quickly extinguished. Mrs Catherine Strumbeck died Sunday evening after long Goshen residence. Bull dog incident startled Bill Straw’s bird dog. Hose company No 4 to represent city at state tournament in South Bend. Mike Levy moved clothing stock back to Elkhart. Personal notes include Charlie Deutsch’s return from the west and others. Roll of honor lists many locals including Schaum, Crosby, Zinn, Barnhart, McClure, Hoovens, Simmons, Miller, Zollinger, Zollinger, Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Latta
Fink
Bill Straw
Hose Company No. 4
South Bend
Mike Levy
Elkhart
Mike
Charlie Deutsch
Hascall
Wm. Arehart
John Moore
R. Weatherhead
Charles McGuffin
C. Aulthouse
Sol Keim
J. W. Huneryager
E. B. Holly
J. H. Gilmore
John Wiggins
Dr. Putt
Stonex & Johnson
W. A. McClenathan
John Singler
John Nihart
BE. F. Dodge
G. T. Barney
J. N
Mary A
Zollinger
J. N. Smith
Lagrange to present a six-number lecture course this winter
In Pierceton the town board cut the tax levy 30 cents per $100 valuation. DeKalb native Joseph W. Reeder dies at 87. Angola judge E A Bratton named delegate to National Prison Reform congress in Chicago. Garrett nurses tend a 1-week-old two-pound baby boy, son of Mrs J W Mahoney, who died at birth. Garrett seeks a big circus and sends a delegation to Auburn to secure a date for next year. Frank S Roby named VP of the 4th Boston Congress of Religious Liberals to meet Sept 22 27. Frank Cole, blind Churubusco candy store owner, moves to Albion to start anew. Garrett clerks push daytime shopping to close stores by 6 each day. clerks unionized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierceton
Joseph W. Reeder
DeKalb County
E. A. Bratton
Angola
National Prison Reform Congress
Chicago
Sisters of the Sacred Heart Hospital
Garrett
J. W. Mahoney
Auburn
Frank S. Roby
Indiana Appellate Court
Boston Congress of
Frank Cole
Churubusco
Albion
Cole
New Carlisle Remains Dry Until August 2 1909
New Carlisle will stay dry until August 2 1909 by order of St. Joseph county commissioners. The action sets the period of prohibition for the town as recorded in county authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Carlisle
St. Joseph County
Millwood Cord Sale Ad by L. J. Brooks
An advertisement offers millwood at one dollar per cord with cash or COD delivery. The seller L. J. Brooks prompts customers to try one cord and promises they will buy more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
L. J. Brooks
No advertising changes for shippers on passenger car flights
A terse note states that advertisements from shippers are now allowed on flights involving passenger cars, signaling a policy shift. Read as a brief public notice, it marks a regulatory or industry update affecting marketing placements and routing.
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Nan Beane
Gress
Justice
Mrs. Fleming
Albert Clayton Reed
Kosciusko County
Ella Weaver
Nappanee
Goshen Hebrews
Mortuary Record
Reunion
Lagrange
Milton McPherson
Syracuse
Harold Wohlstrom
E.S. Shaw
I. O. Wood
E. D. Chipman
Detroit
S. L. Kreider
Bristol
John Close
Logansport
Harson Close
Francis E. Bade
Otis Nusbaum
Abe Kauffman
Hattie Line
White Pigeon
C. W Line
Abbie Church and Son
Boston
Myron Rhoads
C. G. Thompson
St. Paul
M. E. Mitchell
Eleanor Jones
Georgianna Lacy
A. G. Paine
Buffalo
Nelle G. Michael
West Cairo
Manuel Goldstein
Abe Kaatz
Walter Smith
Smith-Clark Company
Pearl Lecount
Edith Steffey
Francine Harrington
Oskaloosa
George L. Harper
Robert Fivey
Lee Warren
Albany
Miner Akers
Kelly Drake
Wawaka
Philip Groff
N. C. Baumann
Jutile Son
Cincinnati
Dr. Baumann
Herbert Gortner
Petoskey
Hortense Bates
Clarence J. Hebert
J. D. Hebert
Hebert
Charles Penfold
Saloma
Gladys Unger
Otsego
Millie Unger
K. Bartholomew
H. B. Reed
Chicago” ‘Synod
Lutheran. Church
Barthol
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