City council levies sinking fund to raise 50000 dollars
The Goshen council, with Mayor Kohler presiding, approves a $50,000 sinking fund by a tax levy on the 1910 valuation to pay bonds due from 1917 onward. The meeting covers routine business, railway whistle complaints, alley vacation, street sign, street duties, and re appoints Amasa Blough as sexton of Oak Ridge cemetery. The tax levy for 1909 increases from 1.12 to 1.25 per cent, and the water works, sewerage, and other funds receive allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maror Kobler
F. Burkholder
Kohler
J. S. Hartzler
Goshen College
E. L. Harper Laundry Company
South Main Street
Greene
Rimpler
Huron Street
Menaugh
Aaron Lambert
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Lambert
Waitis
Water Works and Light Committee
Cemetery Committee
Fire Department
Saale
AOE
General Fund
Varyerey
Fotay
Eeass
Witt
South Eighth Street
Goshen Heating & Plumbing Co
New York Street
Mitchell Charnley
Charles Kutz
Blough
Amasa Blough
Marshal Self
John Wurster
Madison Street
Smith
Peary Expected to Arrive in New York Sunday
Capt. Peary is said to arrive in New York Sunday and a large reception is planned in his honor reflecting the city’s preparation for his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Peary
New York
Bridge Contract Bids Opened by County Commissioners
The September session of the county commissioners opened bids on bridges in York Jackson Union Jefferson Elkhart Benton townships with bidders Elk Bridge & Iron Works D D Lehman Bik Henry Cripe Van Skyhawk & Kitch and others. Awards included D D Lehman and Henry Cripe for several structures. Tomorrow the Rock Run dredging petition is due to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
York Township
Elkhart
Elk, Bridge & Iron Works
D. D. Lehman
L. D. Lehman
Jackson Township
Keefer Ditch
Bik, Bridge & Iron Works
Henry Cripe
Toy Mere van Skyhawk & Kitch A
Bik
Bridge & Iron Works
Union Township
Wagner Ditch
Bridge & Tron Works
Jefferson Township
Indian Creek
Benton Township
Elkhart River
Elk
Rock Run
County Council Here Frames Rough Budget
Elkhart county council members Berkey Hawks Hire Miller Knapp Chamberlain attended with Sykes absent. Appropriations asked totaled about 121000. Some officer estimates were cut and the final grant is put between 111000 and 112000. The council planned to meet tomorrow to pass the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Messrs. Berkey
Hawks
Hire
Miller
Knapp
Chamberlain
Mr. Sykes
Goshen City Schools Open With Slight Enrollment Dip
Goshen begins the fall term with 1381 students, down 30 from last September, due to whooping cough and illnesses. High school enrollment is 580, with several grammar schools listed and St. John’s parochial school reporting 62 attendees. Supt. Michael urges drinking cups for all pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Michael
St. John’s Parochial School
Survivors of the 30th Indiana Set Reunion in Goshen
The 30th Indiana veterans plan a reunion and camp fire in Goshen on September 22. M F ishell of Goshen is president and W R Brown of Fort Wayne is secretary. Previous reunions have been held in Monroeville, and members travel from Oregon California and Florida. The regiment formed in September 1861 in Fort Wayne, fought through major western battles, then joined Sherman to the sea before final muster in 1865. General Lawton, the last colonel who died in the Philippines, led the unit on the sea voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Goshen
M. Fishell
W. R. Brown
Fort Wayne
Monroeville
Oregon
California
Florida
Thirteenth
Indianapolis
Jackson
Miss
Sherman
Atlantic
Lee
Lawton
Philippines
Ruling Requires Five Year Renewal of School Fund Loans
Attorney General Bingham rules all school fund loans must be renewed every five years. Renewal cost is $6.60. Custom had allowed indefinite loans if interest paid. nonrenewal triggers foreclosure proceedings. Notices are being sent to county auditors.
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Bingham
Local Health Briefs Report Multiple Illnesses
Charles Brinley recovers from appendicitis and is up. Mrs. Inez Ulery-McGuire remains in critical condition with consumption at 2 Avenue. Alice Ulery-McGuire, 15, serious with typhoid fever after nearly five weeks, temperature 102. Sam Silverman still suffers tonsillitis. O M Kinnison has improved after a week at home with quinsey. Trustee A R Bemenderfer ill for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brinley
Inez Ulery-McGuire
2 Avenue
Alice
Sam Silverman
O. M. Kinnison
Stonex Reeves Tie The Knot In Columbus Home Wedding
Society notes report Arthur Stonex son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur L Stonex wed Miss Jeff Reeves this morning at the bride’s sister’s Columbus home. Parents of the groom and Mrs W J Bivins along with Miss Mildred Stonex and Miss Mary Bivins of Goshen witnessed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stonex
Wilbur L. Stonex
Jeff Reeves
Columbus
Injured man in Cassopolis while moving furniture
George W. Ellis of Goshen sustained a severe left hand injury in Cassopolis on Thursday while helping Frank Prough of Go shen move a heavy piece of fur niture down a stairway. Despite the seriousness, doctors do not anticipate serious results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassopolis
Frank Prough
Goshen
George W. Ellis
The Only Survivor of Syracuse Sunday School Founders
The Only Survivor, Dr H J Beyerle of Goshen, outlived thirteen founders who started Syracuse’s first Sunday school in 1857. Other contributors included Wm Strombeck Julia H Thomas Mara Phobus Riza Kindig Catherine Kindig John Gordy Charles Strombeck Harvey Vennamon Jacob Ont Emma Guy Sharon Hall Adam Ketring with S Ju Ketring as secretary. Jacob Hattell became superintendent in 1869 and Joe Kindig, now deceased, served as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Beyerle
Goshen
Syracuse
Wm. Strombeck
Julia H. Thomas
Mara Phobus
Riza Kindig
Catherine Kindig
John Gordy
Charles Strombeck
Harvey Vennamon
Jacob Ont
Enma Guy
Sharon Hall
Adam Ketring
S. Ju. Ketring
Jacob Hattell
Joe Kindig
Economy Closing After Seventeen Years in Goshen
The Salinger Bros. plan to close the Economy on October 15 as their lease ends in November. After seventeen years a flourishing business will vanish, leaving Goshen citizens to regret the closing of the familiar store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinger Bros
Goshen
74th Regiment Reunion Set for Pleasant Lake
Survivors of the 74th regiment plan attendance at the annual reunion to be held Thursday and Friday at Pleasant Lake in Steuben county. Notables include Charles Be. Thompson, Lt. Barlow, David Miller, Daniel Ganger, W. F. Albright, Reuben Lutz, and C. Beane.
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74Th
74Th Regiment
Pleasant Lake
Steuben County
Charles BE. Thompson
Lt. Barlow
David Miller
Daniel Ganger
Reuben Lutz
C. ©. Beane
Dark Horse Emerges in City Treasurer Race
Rumor says Orrin Waltis, incumbent treasurer, seeks renomination while a hopeful, unnamed dark horse gears up to contest the Republican nomination for city treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Waltis
Local Brewing Firm Sues Over Conveyance to Wife
The K and 8 brewing company sues Charles Fields and Ora Fields and Charles Leinhart in Eckhart Superior Court to set aside a conveyance to Fields' wife. Fields gave the company a note for 1200 dollars and then conveyed real estate. Rent for a room is listed as 25 dollars, with the property at 291.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. K,& 8, Brewing Company
Hag
Charles
Ora Fields
Chas" Leinhart
Eckhart Superior Court
Fields
Labor Day Observances Highlight Goshen Holiday
Labor Day drew a record celebration in Goshen with a 2000 strong crowd at Rogers Band Park enjoying a concert, fireworks costing 250 dollars, and a masked carnival judged by James A. Arthur and S. F. Spohn. Elkhart saw exercises on the Island with Congressman Barnhart speaking. Red Men held a large pow wow in Mishawaka as Goshen Greys beat the Spires of South Bend 3 to 2 in two games at Island Park.
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Goshen
Rogers’ Band Park
James A. Arthur
S. F. Spohn
Dart Emerick
Jesse Bale
Emerick
J. A. Arthur
Elkhart
Congressman Barnhart
Dick Collins
Victoria
Rose
Wisie G
Ben Gardner
Yoder
Mishawaka
Island Park
Goshen Greys
Spires of
South Bend
Geyer
Larue
Kirkendorfer
Warsaw
Dresch
Greys
The
Spires
Middlebury
Goshen Girl in Runaway Near Weilersville
Gilbert Nees of Wooster and Edith Smiley of Goshen Ind were in a runaway Sunday night when their buggy was struck by Dr Ryall s auto near the high bridge west of Weilersville. Nees was bruised but Smiley escaped injury. They were taken to Rev D Z Yoder s home in Smithville. The horse returned to Wooster s Smithville livery barn. Vehicle damage was light. Also for sale desirable property on South Seventh street with 12 room house and improvements. Call 513 South Seventh street.
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Goshen
Orvinie
Ohio
Gilbert Nees
Wooster
Edith Smiley
Ind
Dr. Ryall
High Bridge
Weilersville
South Seventh
Hougé
South Seventh Street
Hospital Meeting for Goshen Ladies Held at Willhide Home
A meeting of all interested women will be held at Mrs. W. A. Willhide’s residence on South Sixth Street Thursday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Members are urged to attend and help promote the hospital project for Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
W. A. Willhide
South Sixth Street
Lecture at Goshen College on Shakespeare's Tempest
Prof S F Gingerich, noted for his Wadsworth study, speaks at Goshen College on Shakespeare's Tempest Tuesday at 8 pm. He recently drew praise at Evansville Teachers' County Institute, holds A B and A M from Indiana, a Ph D from Michigan, and has toured Britain. He will temporary head English at Ann Arbor next year. Free admission. Summer School Literary Society sponsors.
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S. F. Gingerich
Goshen College
Gingerich
Wadsworth
Teachers’ County Institute
Evansville
Indiana University
Michigan University
England
Arnn Arbor
Summer School Literary Society
Census work in Thirteenth district to start April
Samuel R. Thomas of South Bend, appointed by President Taft, will begin census taking in the Thirteenth district no sooner than April. He expects not to name assistants before year’s end and has received no further instructions. In February he and his staff will attend a Chicago instructional school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Thomas
South Bend
Taft
Thomas
School of Instruction
Chicago
Trustees meet to set school books and road work
The regular township trustees meeting was held with County Supt. Weaver. They discussed school problems, county ditches, and fall road work. Books recommended: Fifth Year History Gordy’s American Leaders and Heroes. Sixth Year History Mowry’s First Steps in the History of England. Fifth and Sixth Year Geography Farr and McMurray Elementary Geography. Eighth Year Supplementary Reading Curry’s Literary Readings. For Oct 4 meeting, topics: Centralization John D. Bristol. Supplementary Work Needed Co. Supt A E Weaver. Miscellaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Gordy
Mowry
England
Farr and McMurray
Curry
John D. Bristol
A. E. Weaver
Improved fair grounds transit plan announced next week
A plan to speed passenger moves to the fair grounds is outlined with vestibuled cars aging passengers entering, three ticket sellers and gates at the landing area, and expanded facilities. Tickets will be sold at the Main street office of the Peoples Coal Co., Hawks drug store, and the Ninth street station as the central barn is moved to the north side of the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Fifth
Ninth Streets
Main Street
People’s Coal Co
Hawks Drug Store
Ninth Street
Johnsons En Route to Washington From Moline in Press Vehicle
Mr and Mrs C Johnson visited the city while traveling from Moline Illinois toward Washington. Mr Johnson, in charge of the Midland Motor Co press car, will have a car entered in the Munsey Reliability run from Washington to Boston departing September 21. He completed a trip of over 200 miles on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
C. Johnson
Moline
Johnson
Midland Motor Co
Boston
Births Report From Local Families This Week
A daughter was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Geo Rarick of Waterford. A son was born Saturday evening to Mr and Mrs Orville Cheddon of 517 E Purl Street. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Immel near Denver Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Rarick
Waterford
Mars
Orville Cheddon
E. Purl Street
Ralph Immel
Denver
Col
Andrews Company Wins Elkhart Street Paving Contract
The Andrews Asphalt Company of Hamilton Ohio won the contract to pave Franklin Street in Elkhart with asphalt at a bid of 24242.28 dollars. The award marks a notable local infrastructure project financed to improve city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Company
Andrews -Asphalt Company
Hamilton, C
Franklin Street
Elkhart
Mayor Edward and Fogarty Discuss Administrative Changes
City manager Fogarty and Mayor Edward engage in a brief exchange over administrative reforms. The remarks reference ongoing agendas and potential staffing adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogarty
Edward
Has “Ag
Caton Grocery Burns In East Madison Fire
A Sunday early morning fire gutted the Caton Grocery on East Madison between Eighth and Ninth, a one story frame building owned by W. W. Poyser. Joshua Caton estimated a 1500 dollar gross loss with 800 dollar building and 1200 dollar stock insured. Firefighter response averted spread to nearby structures. No origin theory yet. neighbor Mrs. Drake heard a wagon and alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Caton
Madison Street
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Foulks Grocery
W. W. Poyser
American Central of St. Louis
George R. Harper
Hamberg-Bremen Co
Warren Berkey
Caton
Cal Bandelier
Madison
Tenth Streets
Mortuary notices from Elkhart summarize several deaths
Mary Troyer 76 died at home in Elkhart after a general breakdown with burial in Sugar Creek Ohio. Akimba May Spade 20 died of tuberculosis at her mother Ida Spade’s home in Elkhart with several siblings and relatives listed. Stephen Stone 38 died of heart failure in Hilkhart after Benton Harbor treatment, survived by wife and father Samuel Stone. Susan Long widow of Samuel Long died at 72 in Elkhart with daughter Mrs Susan Prough. James Long of Millersburg and Mrs A W Showalter of Claypool are mentioned as relatives.
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Troyer
Mary Troyer
Elkhart
Sugar Creek
Ohio
Samuel Weaver
Goshen
Spade—Akimba May Spade
Ida Spade
Charles
Fred Bridge
Stone
Stephen Stone
Hilkhart
Benton Harbor
Samuel Stone
Long
Susan
Samuel Long
Trigonier
Susan Prough
James Long
Millersburg
Claypool
Fatality on Interurban Mine near Huntington
Killed by traction in an Interurban near Huntington, Christian C. Walda of Fort Wayne, a contractor, was struck after flagging an east bound car at Miami Park two miles west of Huntington. He died aboard the car before Huntington.
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Traction
Christian C. Walda
Fort Warne
Miami Park
Huntington
Marriage Licenses Granted in Indiana Area Couples
George Hassel of Goshen aged 48 wed Elizabeth Wambach of Elkhart aged 44. Henry Walter McDowell of Elkhart 22 married Emma Holdeman of Wakarusa 19. Luther Juday of Millersburg 29 wed Ruth Stroup of Millersburg 25. Leander Culp of Middlebury 43 married Addie Juday of Millersburg 27. Levi Anglemyer Harrison township 62 wed Mary Riggle Goshen 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hassel
Goshen
Elizabeth Wambach
Elkhart
Henry Walter McDowell
Emma Holdeman
Wakarusa
Luther F. Juday
Millersburg
Ruth Stroup
Leander M. Culp
Middleburg
Addie Juday
Levi Anglemyer
Harrison Tp
Mary C. Riggle
Auto in Wreck Injures Several in South Bend
A touring car driven by Norman Rose struck a carriage in South Bend injuring passenger Miss Yetta Byerley who was cut on face and hands and badly injuring 40 year old John Gergacz. Also aboard were Mrs Rose Kenyon Mix of Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
Yetta Byerley
John Gergacz
Norman Rose
Court convened in Lagrange with four criminal and thirty-one civil cases
The Lagrange circuit court convened by Judge Dodge yesterday opened with a docket of four criminal cases and 31 civil actions to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Dodge
Lakes Stocked with Large Mouth Bass Near Rome City and Kendallville
About 4 000 large mouth bass fingerlings were planted in Sylvan Lake at Rome City and Bixler Lake at Kendallville as part of a stocking program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvan Lake
Rome City
Bixler Lake
Kendallville
Lake County Fair Delayed By Bad Weather
Lake County Agricultural Society reports the Lake County Fair is running behind schedule and nearly $2,000 in meeting expenses due to poor weather, prompting adjustments in plans and funding needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County Fair
Lake County Agricultural Society
Warsaw Maroons Defeat Nappanee Tigers 6 to 3
In Nappanee Warsaw Maroons defeated the Nappanee Tigers by a score of 6 to 3. High level highlight not specified due to fragmentary source text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
the Warsaw~ Maroons
Tigers
Farmers Attention Ibp Tots Seek Help
A brief farmers notice references ibp and Tay Sy-s, signaling a call to action or aid request for children or youth in a farming community. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks full context or specific actions.
Northern Indiana Dental Society Holds Two Day Convention
About 200 dentists are expected for the 21st annual meeting at Knights of Pythias hall with more than 50 registered by noon. The event opened with an invocation and welcome speeches, featuring papers on pyorrhea and dental education, plus discussions and an illustrated mouth pathology lecture scheduled through Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Dental Society
Knights of Pythias
Mac Gor
M. E
Kohler
W. H. Shaffer
North Manchester
W. C. Vallette
Hugo H. Meier
Ft. Wayne
F. R. Henshaw
Indianapolis
H. T. Berkey
Elgin Mc
L. P. Bethel
Columbus
G. W. Spohn
Elkhart
C. R. Jackson
Tax Levy Fixed at 94 Cents for Township
The advisory board and Trustee A. R. Bemenderfer set the township tax levy at 94 cents per $100, unchanged from last year. Council members Gordon Latta L. A. Yeoman and Ben Ganger with Trustee Bemenderfer sold the $7,500 township bonds at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bemenderfer
Gordon Latta
L. A. Yeoman
Ben Ganger
Hemenderfer
Lived Here 80 Years Claim by Elkhart County Man
John E Thompson of the Elkhart prairie asserts he has the longest residence in the county, moved from Wayne County Indiana in 1829. Peter Fields of South Seventh Street is said to be the oldest resident, past 97, inviting challengers to prove longer tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Thompson
Elkhart Prairie
Wayne Se., Ind
Peter Fields
South Seventh Street
Couple Wed in Elkhart Then Head to McKeesport Trip
George Hassel of Goshen and Elizabeth Wambach of Elkhart were married in Elkhart Sunday morning and departed for a wedding trip to McKeesport Pennsylvania. They plan to return to Goshen soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hassel
Goshen
Elizabeth Wambach
Elkhart
McKeesport
Jewish New Year Date Clarified in Harvest Season Note
The Jewish New Year falls on September 16 rather than an earlier date, marking the end of the harvest season. It is celebrated with signs of joy by the Jewish people.
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Harschberger Dies
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Harschberger of Bristol area dies from bowel trouble. Funeral services held at Barker Church today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harschberger
North
Bristol
Barker
Zigler Brothers Narrow Escape on June Lake
Zigler brothers Ira E. and Be Zigler were fishing on June Lake when their boat tipped. They escaped unharmed but lost a rain coat, pipes, and other articles in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zigler
Ira E
Cand
Lawyers Seek Clerk Fleming To Open Superior Court
Lawyers practicing in the Rikhart superior court urge Clerk Fleming to keep his office open all day as the Superior Court convenes on September 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rikhart
Fleming
Also Mentioned on This Page
James A. Riley & Son
Millwood
Brooks
County Council
Goshen City
Pike Street
South Fifth Street
West Goshen
Thirtieth
Indiana Regiment
Society News
Dark Horse
Rogers’ Band
Ph. D
Trustees’ Meeting
Caton Grocery
Mortuary Record
K. O. P, Hall
G. W. Cook
James “A. Riley
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