City council to open bids for sewer work September 20
Bids will be opened September 20 after a council decision to proceed with sewer projects from Fifth Street North to Dunk Ridge Ave and into two alleys. No remonstrators appeared against the South Ninth Street sewer plan. W R Coverston noted Big Four Railway will fund only a storm sewer. Ordinance amended to include Goshen College and First Industrial addition. An appropriation of $2,000 was adopted for the sewerage and drainage committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works and Light Committee
East Goshen
Riverside Boulevard
Collins
Perl Street
Cripe
South Main Street
Cottage Avenue
Brookmyer
North Fifth Street
Rock Run Creek
Wilson Avenue
Lehman
Parks Committee
Frank B. Cripe
Fifth Street
Dunk Ridge Ave
Sewerage and Drainage Committee
Death of pioneer James M. Alford at 611 South Seventh Street
James M. Alford age 78 died yesterday of typhoid fever at his home on South Seventh Street after a Lake Wawasee illness. Born July 8 1835 in Greenbriar County Virginia he moved to Indiana as a child and later ran a grocery business on East Paris Street. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane Miller a son Frank and two grandchildren Karl McGarvy and Donald Alford. Funeral at home tomorrow at 3 oclock with burial in Oak Ridge cemetery virtuelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Alford
South Seventh Street
Lake Wawasee
Greenbriar County
Robert Alford
Mr. Alford
Mary Jane Miller
Lakeside
Cal
William Alford
Ellen Chaifaot
South Bend
Joseph Alford
Alford
The
Christian Church
Minton
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Davey
Cora
Mother
Gilles
Nell
Farina
South Farm
Newton
Jesus
Dunkards
S. N. Eversole
Township Advisory Board Fixes 65 Cent Levy
The dtkbart township advisory board met with Trustee Chatten to set the tax levy for the coming year. The levy was fixed at 65 cents per $100 of assessed value, with estimated total expenditures of 1106748 and total township taxes of 110 GAT YTS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dtkbart Township Advisory Hoags
John Scramasse
Joseph Yoder
Benjamin Ganger
Chatten
Four Special Cars Chartered for Winona Lake Sunday
A total of 276 tickets were sold Sunday for Winona Lake as the First Brethren Sunday school chartered four special cars via the Winona interurban. Over 1,000 persons attended, representing all parts of the United States. Herman Roscoe is superintendent of the Goshert Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
First Brethren Sunday School
Winona
United States
Herman Roscoe
Goshert
Wet Labor Day Observed Quietly in Goshen
Rain began Saturday night and persisted with few interruptions through Monday. The Labor Day program was canceled and business operated on a partial suspension while Goshen marked the holiday under gloomy skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Train Hits Auto Killing Five In Chesterton Crash
Sunday accident involving passenger train No. 4 strikes an auto carrying Mary Teda John Teda Peter Teda and Stanley Kayser en route to church in Chesterton. All five occupants die and the vehicle is wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
John
Peter Teda
Stanley Kayser
Chesterton
Racing Mare LeBelle Online Sold for 800 to 1000
Amzna Kein of northeast Goshen sells five year old racing mare LeBelle Online to Lew Stuckman of Nappanee for about 800 to 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amzna Kein
Northeast of Goshen
LeBelle Online
Lew Stuckman
Nappanee
GoshenOfficials to Prosecute Weed Nuisance Violators
Goshen property owners who fail to cut weeds after official notice will face prosecution under the nuisance statute. The decision was reached by authorities today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Weaver Family Reunion Set for Rogers Band Park
The Weaver family announces its annual reunion to be held at Rogers Band Park next Saturday. Family members are invited to attend and share memories and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Rogers Band Park
New Year Observance Starts At Sundown Tomorrow
The Jewish New Year begins at sundown tomorrow and continues through Thursday with observance in the community.
To State Fair
Several from here will attend the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Many Squirrels Abound Near City Residence Section
A report notes numerous squirrels in the city’s residential area, with observers describing frequent sightings and a bustling local wildlife presence around homes and streets.
Philip M. Henkel Ex-Patrolman Dies at Clinton on Birthday
The obituary notes Philip M. Henkel ex police officer dies at Clinton on his birthday from infirmities of advanced age. The report identifies him as a pioneer in his field.
Pioneering Goshen Resident Philip M Henkel Dies at 96
Philip M Henkel longtime Goshen resident and former county auditor died early today at his daughter Mrs Silas Gardiner’s home in Clinton Iowa on his ninety sixth birthday. Born September 7 1819 in Somerset PA he moved west in 1843 guiding his political and business life in Elkhart County. He served as county auditor for eight years and wrote extensively for the Democrat. Survived by three daughters and a son, funeral set for Clinton with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip M. Henkel
Goshen
Silas W. Gardiner
Clinton, Iown
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Henkel
Charlotte Emerick
Germantown
Ohio
Sarbes & Defrees
Alderman & Brown
Charles D. Wenkel
Wenkel
Eau Claire
Trcnkel
Mr. Henkel
Martin van Buren
Congress
Gardiner
J. H. Herring
Faun Claire
Mich
Vanunie Henkel
St. Louis
Charles PD. Henkel
Clinton
Bicycle stolen during Hagenbeck Wallace visit recovered
A bicycle owned by George M. Butterfield stolen during the Hagenbeck Wallace circus stay was recovered. Authorities indicate the arrest of a boy in connection with the theft is probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Butterfield
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Neidig Elected First Vice President At Postmasters Convention
Fy W Neidig deputy postmaster at the Goshen Office was elected first vice president as assistant postmasters of the state met at Indianapolis. Neidig was not present for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Indianapolis
Neidig
Gypsies Ordered Out Of Waiting Room At Station
Readable fragment says a group of gypsies visiting a county fair were traveling by rail to Huntington. They were reportedly disheveled and in a dirty condition at the station waiting room and were instructed to leave the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Riga Report on Baltic Port Fall Declared Inaccurate
Berlin reports a Stockholm telegram claiming Riga’s capture is false. The Navy notes UD 27 submarine sank weeks ago with no further contact, indicating likely loss. The mix of dates reflects wartime rumor control and official denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Berlin
Riga
UD 27
County board awards coal contract to National Coal Co
The September session of the board of county commissioners awarded the coal supply contract to National Coal Co of Cleveland. Six inch lump two dollars ninety five cents per ton and one and one fourth inch lump two dollars seventy cents per ton. Dausman ditch in Union and Jackson townships was ordered for a reclean. Bills were allowed and the board will stay in session several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
W. W. Showalter
BE. FE. Fisher
W. EF. Greiner
County Council Meets in Annual Session to Review 1916 Estimates
Seven members convene in annual session to consider officer expense estimates for 1916. Officials named include Clerk, Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Sheriff, Supt. of Schools, Assessor, County Agent, Commissioners, and court costs. The council plans to meet tomorrow to adopt the appropriation ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sheets
Union
Secoml Dusti
Cyrus J. Frye
Concord
Hanes R. Peters
Jackson
Penjamin
Gardner
Jefferson
Allie Clark
Chas. Fisher
Osele
Davin Conrid
Purdue Nominee Put Forward for County Agricultural Agent
Purdue University has recommended S. Metzzer of Kenwanna Fulton County Indiana for agricultural agent of Flkchart County to fill the vacancy created by C L Coffeen resignation who moved to Adrian Michigan to become agent of Lenawnee County. Tomorrow the16 township trustees and papa of five school boards will be asked to endorse the Meteger recommendation. Advocates say the endorsement will be forthcoming while there is opposition not based on Mer Meteger but on the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffeen
Purdue University
S. Metzzer
Kenwanna
Fulton County
Indiana
Flkchart County
C. L. Coffeen
Adrian
Mich
Lenawnee County
Mir Meteger
Purdue
la X. Mahan
Randolph County
Meteger
Mer. Meteger
Sudden Death at Elkhart Claims 26-Year-Old Owen
Charles S. Owen aged 26 son of Robert H. Owen died suddenly at his father's Elkhart home from a heart ailment. He was sick only 15 minutes and died before a doctor could arrive. Two years earlier he had pneumonia leaving a weak heart. Survived by his parents and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Owen
Robert, H. Owen
Elkhart
Mr. Owen
Militia Company Returns From War in Indiana Event
The Elkhart militia company Co. BE with several Goshen residents returned last night from Indianapolis where it took part yesterday in War in Indiana at the Indianapolis Speedway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Militia Company, Co. BE
Goshen
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indianapolis Speedway
Professor Winter Receives Gold Watch from Sunday School
Prof. J. E. Winter's Sunday school class presented him a fine gold watch Sunday morning as a token of appreciation. He will be greatly missed by the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Winter
Cliss
Samuel Landon Wins Ditch Cleaning Contract in Jackson Township
Trustee Israel Immel awards Samuel Landon of Goshen a contract to reclean two Jackson Township ditches. Ditch lengths are two miles and 1700 feet. Landon’s bid is 30 cents per cubic yard totaling about 1106 dollars. He has given bond and will begin work next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Israel Immel
Samuel Landon
Goshen
Ciruses in Indiana This Month Tour Schedule
Barnum & Bailey will pitch tents in Muncie Saturday. Hagenbeck Wallace shows at Peru today. Miller Bros and 101 Ranch Real Wild West plan Indiana Polis next Monday. All act in Indiana this month with multiple venues listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum & Bailey
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circuses
Miller Bros. & Edward
Reunion at South Bend for 29th Indiana veterans
The 29th Indiana veterans hold reunions at South Bend on Wednesday and Thursday September 8 and 9. Goshen members include D. B. Hutchinson William Stover and Dave Barringer.
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South Bend
Indiana
D. B. Hutchinson
Wm. Stover
Dave Barringer
Goshen
Miss Bernice Arnold Heads Alderman Hotel Cigar Stand
Elkhart woman Miss Bernice Arnold oversees the cigar stand at the Alderman hotel as a new case is brought forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Arnold
Elkhart
Alderman Hotel
President of Ninth Regiment Association Reelected
Major James Braden of Elkhart was reelected president of the Ninth Regiment Association at the Michigan City reunion held Thursday. He is the sole surviving field officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Braden
Elkhart
Ninth Regiment Association
Michigan City
Corner Stone Laid at Nappanee M. E. Church
The cornerstone of the Nappanee Methodist Episcopal church was laid in a Sunday ceremony. Goshen representatives attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee M. E. Church
Goshen
Leedy Family Reunion At Winona Lake
The Indiana Teedy family held a reunion at Winona Lake with representatives from Indiana Miners Iowa Ohio and Texas attending the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedy
Indiana
Teedy
Winona Lake
Iowa
Ohio
Texas
Race Horse Sold for $1000 to Goshen Buyer
Roy Symensma of New Paris sold the race horse Famous Horn to Charles E. Netdig of Goshen for $1000. The transaction transfers ownership of the steed amid regional racing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Symensma
New Paris
Charles E. “Netdig
Goshen
Famous Horn
Bad Shakeup Hits Elkhart Police Department
Elkhart police department undergoes a shakeup with officers facing reductions while others receive promotions, signaling significant personnel shifts within the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Elkhart Township Schools Open Fall Term
The fall term of Elk Hart township schools began yesterday with large attendance, marking the start of the new academic year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Township
National Tribulation Day Observed by Jewish Community
A Sunday observance labeled National Tribulation Day was noted as being observed by Jews, signaling a commemorative or reflective event within the community.
Has New Cadillac
Myron C. Dow is driving a new eight cylinder Cadillac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadillac
Myron C. Dow
Pothole Plight on Fifth and Sixth Street Paving
Residents report Fifth and Sixth streets have severely deteriorated pave ments with potholes and surface damage. City crews have yet to repair the sections, prompting calls for urgent maintenance and asfalt resurfacing in the neighborhood.
City Schools Open in Goshen
Goshen city schools opened yesterday with the usual enrollment and district hours set for the new term.
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Goshen
Enormous Crop Highlighted in Michigan Peach News
A report notes the Michigan peach crop is enormous and a Bible class meeting of the Breta group has been postponed until next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Breta Bible Class
Well Known Lady Dies at Summit Farm Home
Mrs. Philip F. Nye died this morning at 1 30 at her Summit farm home in Jefferson township. Aged 76, she was born Jennie Root near Port Byron New York and married in 1859. She was active in farmers institutes and household and farm topics writing papers read at county institutes. Surviving are her husband and a brother W H Root of Port Byron. Funeral Thursday at residence and Pleasant View church with burial in Pleasant View cemetery.
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Jefferson Township
Philip F. Nye
Nye
Port Byron
Cayuga County
N. Y
Jennie Toot
Elkhart County
Summit Farm
Tikhart County Farmers” Institute
Seth Manning
W. H. Root
Louis B. Root
Middlebury High School
D. Bayard Root
Friends
Pleasant View
J. W. Lake
FiKhart
Pleasant View Cemetery
Sanitary District Aims to Abolish All Vault Privies
At a Sept. 20 meeting the common council will introduce a sanitary district ordinance per City Health Officer Whippy. It defines the district along the Wreckart river Crescent street Tenth street and Douglas street and proposes abolishing all outside vault privies within the district.
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Common Council
Whippy
Boundry
Hwkhart River
Crescent Street
Tenth Street
Douglas Street
Chicago man John Brown aids Selig company California visit
John Brown of Chicago son of the late William A Brown of Goshen serves on the board of motion picture censors and recently joined fellow members for a trip to California hosted by the Selig company producers.
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John Brown
Chicago
William A. Brown
Goshen
Board of
Motion Picture Censors
California
Selig Company
Producers
Goshen Fair Week Saloons Rumor Sparks Inquiry
Goshen lacked licensed saloons during fair week and much liquor was consumed at a single location without charges. The method of remuneration remains unclear and is not known.
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Goshen
Mrs J Rufus Beardsley Dies in Chicago
Mrs J Rufus Beardsley aged 65 formerly of Elkhart died in Chicago where she had lived for two years. She is survived by one daughter and one son. Burial will take place in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Rufus Beardsley
Elkhart
Nellie Albright Engaged as Clerk at North Manchester Fair
Miss Nellie Albright is engaged to serve as clerk at the North Manchester fair from September 28 to October 1. She filled the same role at the fair last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Albright
Manchester
Horse Killed in Mishawaka Auto Collision
A horse died and two men were injured when a recklessly driven automobile struck a vehicle near Mishawaka. Names have not been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Mrs W F Peddycorn Dies in South Haven Mich
Mrs W F Peddycorn, widow of Elkhart County recorder for one term, has died in South Haven Michigan. The obituary notes her connection to the county official and records her passing in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Haven
Mich
W. F. Peddycorn
Elkhart County
Fire Prevention Day Marking 44th Chicago Fire Anniversary
Fire Prevention Day is observed Saturday October 9 to mark the 44th anniversary of the Chicago fire with commemorative events and safety reminders for residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington B. Vanderlip Dies in Los Angeles
Washington B. Vanderlip aged 84 formerly of Elkhart died in Los Angeles California after living in Elk heart until about six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington B. Vanderlip
Elkhart
Los Angeles
Cal
Former preacher Silas Eversole denied guilt in cell note
Silas Eversole, once a preacher, faced murder accusations and allegedly wrote innocence on his cell wall in a final message. The case centers on his claimed innocence as investigators review evidence and testimonies.
Final suicide note found in jail after Eversole death
The body of Silas N. Eversole was found in the St Joseph county jail in South Bend. A wall message and a letter written by Eversole declare his innocence and urge his wife Cora and children to read his words. Detectives found the notes after his suicide on August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas N. Eversole
Hazel Macklin
St Joseph
South Bend
N. Eversole
John W. Reeves
Wiliam
Brien
Eversole
Big Four Excursions End Season Run From St Joseph
The final St Joseph Benton Harbor trip of the season ran Sunday via the Big Four with 23 Goshen passengers and rain reducing patronage. The Indianapolis special sold 20 tickets from this station, and another Indianapolis excursion is planned for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Elkhart Driver Hurt In South Bend Pole Crash
Joe Kies of Elkhart was injured when his car skidded in South Bend and struck a telephone pole. He was thrown from the vehicle and suffered head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kies
Elkhart
South Bend
Kies
Stolen Horse and Buggy From Colfax Avenue Bridge
A buggy owned by Fred Ulety, a St Joseph County farmer, was stolen under the Colfax Avenue bridge in South Bend. No further details on suspects or recovery are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ulety
St. Joseph County
Colfax Avenue Bridge
South Bend
Amos J Winslow Held at Elkhart Station
Amos J Winslow of Kalamazoo is taken into custody at the New York Central station in Elkhart. He is described as demented by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos J. Winslow
Kalamazoo, G
New York Central
Elkhart
Real estate firm offers two Ford cars with $6000 property
A Chicago real estate firm promotes a deal where buyers of a $6000 property receive two Ford automobiles. The unusual incentive pairs car gifts with home purchases as a bold marketing strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
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Jonger
Manrow
Spahn
Frank Howert
Frank Inbody
Joseph Trimmer
Wesley Sowers
Chicago Avenue
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First Brethren
LeBelle
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New York
National Coal CO
Chas. S. Owen
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On Board of Censors
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