Goshen Huntington trolley work moves ahead at Syracuse area
The Goshen Huntington trolley project progresses with initial grading on the Wea 2r farm near Syracuse and shifts to the Thomas Coy farm as wheel scrapers arrive. Timber on the right of way between Syracuse and J S Joday farm is cleared, stumps blasted, and 30,000 ties contracted. Field offices, a Benton station site, and a 30 foot concrete Huntington street bridge plan are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wea 2R
Syracuse
Sweatt
Thomas Coy
Weaver Farm
Eminence
W. M. Doole
Fort Wayne
Supt. Sweatt
J. S. Joday
A. J. Berkey
Goshen
Evansville
A. B. Wiest
Portland
Ind
Wiest
Benton
L. C. Cripe
General Construction
McClintic Farm
Syracuse Board
Huntington Street
Mallory
New Shoe Store Opens In City by Himebaugh and Noble
Arthur Himebaugh Frank Noble and Rolland Himebaugh opened Himebaugh Noble Shoe Store in the former Simmons wholesale grocery space. The new shop impressed visitors with elegant fixtures mission chairs and tasteful decor. It features up to date footwear including Stetson shoes.
Society News Highlights of Cot age Avenue Gatherings
Mrs William Nymeyer hosted an afternoon at her Cot age avenue home in honor of Miss Hazel Lacy ahead of her October 4 wedding to Mr F N Hascall. Miss Hazel Holdeman hosted friends at Aaron Hess home west of the city with Iva Stauffer of Indianapolis among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nymeyer
Cottage Avenue
Hazel Lacy
F. N. Hascall
Hazel Holdeman
Aaron Hess
Iva Stauffer
Indianapolis
Miss Ada Livingston Injured by Palmer House Collapse
In Chicago yesterday Miss Ada Livingston niece of Abram Peck of Goshen visiting there was nearly killed when a cornice stone from the Palmer House fell and struck her on the head. The Chicago Tribune today carries the accident report and a photograph of Miss Livingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ada Livingston
Abram’ Peck
Goshen
Palmer House
Chicago Tribune
Insane Woman Found At Elkhart Depot
Mrs. Elizabeth Catherine Stropa ghle of Sturgis Michigan, described as insane, was found at the Big Four depot in Elkhart. She claimed she was walking from Sturgis to Nebraska and Sturgis officers will recover her tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Catherine Stropaghle
Sturgis, Mich
Big Four
Elkhart
Sturgis
Nebraska
New Boarding House Opens with Family Dining Room
J R Ramer proprietor announces a new boarding house offering home cooked meals with a special dining room for families. First meals served Monday noon September 24 at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Seventh Street
J. R. Ramer
Kendallville Fair Attracts Fine Livestock Show
Do you care for fine livestock head to the Kendallville fair from September 24 to 28. The event invites enthusiasts and showcases regional stock with judging and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Real estate abstracts and loan notices listed
The brief item notes real estate loan abstracts with names including George Harper and related parties. It presents a compact notice of property transactions and financial encumbrances typical of a local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Harper
Clever Thief Suspected in Kosciusko Farmhouse Robberies
Harry Upson aged 24 was jailed in Warsaw on petit larceny charges after being taken from Ligonier. Police believe he burglarized several farm houses in western and northern Kosciusko County. He reportedly left Ligonier by bicycle for Tippecanoe to hire a housekeeper, then returned with a Lin Marl in rifle claiming a raffle win. Emmanuel Hepler later had him arrested, asserting the rifle was stolen from his country home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Upson
Warsaw
Ligonier
Kosciusko County
Upson
Tippecanoe
Emanuel Hepler
Will probate and new court cases at the court house
The will of Mrs. Mary A. Dodge is probated with executor George W. Best. Bequests include $200 to sister Maria Forward and the estate’s balance to Walter Dodge, with Warren Dodge to hold realty. New suits include a quiet title action by Walter S. Hazelton and Eliza J. Sage against Thomas B. Barrett and a divorce suit by Emma E. Ross against Albert D. Ross alleging missing funds and a life policy claim. Marriage licenses show Harry H. McBride and Della Barmick. Tekcah Z. Watts and Geraldine C. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Dodge
Charles C. Welty
Evelyn Welty
Maria Forward
Walter Dodge
Warren Dodge
George W. Best
Walter S. Hazelton
Eliza
J. Sage
Thomas B. Barrett
Titlan
Emma E. Ross
Albert D. Ross
Harry H. McBride
Ekhart Co
Della Barmick
Elkhart Co
Tekcah Z. Watts
Cassopolis
Mich
Elkhart
Thresher Hurt in Belt Accident Near Collins Farm
Albert Neterer, while threshing at the Collins farm about three miles east of the city, slipped and fell on the threshing machine belt. Both bones of his right forearm were broken and his side badly burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Neterer
Collins Farm
City
Neterer
Retail Merchants Plan Fight Against Insurance Rates
Lafayette Retail Merchants Association coordinates statewide action to oppose the tire and fire insurance rate increases imposed by Indiana companies. They label the rate hikes as exorbitant and pledge concerted efforts to curb them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Retail Merchants’ Association
Indiana
Missing William Mast Found in Barn Near Sears Gardner
William Mast, missing for a week, was located today in a barn north of the Sears Gardner stable. He offered no explanation for his absence and was reluctant to return home. Officers seek to commit him to the asylum. he is not described as violent, though his reason appears partly gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mast
Sears Gardner Stable
Mast
Insurance settlement for Harman Fetters loss in Turkey Creek
D. J. Whitehead of the Elkhart County Mutual Aid Association adjusted the loss of Harman Fetters in Turkey Creek township Kosciusko county yesterday. The claim covered grain seed hay fodder and straw with the full insurance amount of 195 dollars allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Whitehead
Elkhart County Mutual Aid Association
Harman Fetters
Turkey Creek
Kosciusko County
Funeral services for Mrs Arville May Shrock
The funeral is set for tomorrow with a friends meeting at 9 30 at the house and 11 at the Progressive Brethren church. Reverend G W Rench will conduct the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arville
The Marriage of Kitty Comes From South Bend
A clipped note reports The Marriage of Kitty company arriving from South Bend after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty” Company
South Bend
Winona Bible Circle Opens Year with First Meeting
The Winona Bible Circle, an undenominational group from various churches and unaffiliated participants, begins the new year Monday September 24 at 2 30 p m in the public library assembly room. The agenda includes a review of last winter’s study Genesis to 1 Samuel and, beginning October 1, new topics. Mrs W W Grier will teach, and all who are interested are welcome to join. Bring Bibles notebooks and pencils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Bible Circle
Bible Circle
W. W. Grier
Standard Against Burris Declares Local Prosecutor Pick
The Lagrange Standard urges Democratic voters to choose Judge Bailey or Frank J. Dunton of Lagrange for prosecutor, opposing an Elkhart county candidate. It argues a Ballou or Dunton would better serve the circuit and warns against elevating a Goshen choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rgan
Lagrange
Lagrange Standard
Judge Bailey
Frank J. Dunton
Elkhart County
Ballou
Dunton
Goshen
Local Health Updates and Family Notices
Amos C Heath grows weaker. Charles Cripe of the West Side, once threatened by typhoid fever, is now able to be out. Mrs James Dodge moved from Lagrange to Elk Hart today in H F Kidder automobile, critically ill but improving. Frank Miller, bed bound with appendicitis, has recovered enough to depart Sunday for Chicago to resume work. he went to Syracuse this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos C. Heath
Charles Cripe
West Side
James Dodge
Lagrange
Elkhart
H. F. Kidder
Frank Miller
Jonas Miller
South Seventh Street
Chicago
Syracuse
Mishawaka hotel guest linked to cross state arrest
A man registering as J. J. Morgan with a young companion at Hotel Milburn Mishawaka drew attention. Morgan was soon jailed after an under-sheriff from Michigan took him into custody, while the woman was released in South Bend. Morgan later stole a fine overcoat in Benton Harbor Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milburn
Mishawaka
J. J. Morgan
Milwaukee
Morgan
Michigan
South Bend
Benton Harbor
Mich
Back to Reformatory for Ordy Frazier
Ordy Frazier a porter at the opera house in Hikhart was taken into custody after leaving the reformatory at Jeffersonville without leave. His sentence would have expired next March. He is to be returned. Frazier is the son of Stephen Frazier formerly of Goshen now living in Wabash County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordy Frazier
Hikhart
Jeffersonville
Frazier
Stephen Frazier
Goshen
Wabash County
Burglars Target Beane at Cripe’s Boarding House
Burglars attempted to enter Claude Beane’s room at Cripe's boarding house on Thursday night but fled when frightened away. About a month earlier Beane’s room had been entered and roughly $30 was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Beane
Cripe
Mr. Beane
Doctor C. E. Beach Dies Suddenly at Home
Dr C E Beach a young physician died suddenly at his home in Co Esse near Columbia City He had completed his regular duties the prior day and appeared in good health before passing away.
Arbuckle-Ryan Co vs Lehman Trial Set in Lagrange
The case is scheduled for trial in Lagrange County next Wednesday. Judge Dodge cannot preside, a special judge will be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Arbuckle-Ryan Co
David S. Lehman
Lagrange County
Dodge
Bristol Candidate Visits Elkhart County Treasurer Hopeful
John D Bristol of Elkhart Democratic nominee for county treasurer visited town this afternoon. He has spent the day traveling across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D- Bristol
John D. Bristol
Elkhart
Hats for young ladies and misses at Berryman’s
A catalog note advertises a small black hat assortment with several shades to match suits and coats at Berryman’s. Kendallville fair dates are listed as September 24 through 28, inviting lovers of speed to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryman’s
Kendallville
Had Spent All His Plunder Young Man Brought Here
Elkhart police brought Merl Curtis after he stole a $250 rig from Liveryman Fisher and sold it to Grigs in South Bend for $70. He pleaded not guilty and was held to the circuit court in 500 bail, then sent to Goshen awaiting the October term. Curtis spent nearly all his $70 after capture. his sweetheart gave police information. Ernest Rinehart, another Elkhart youth, is jailed while his case for bicycle theft is set for October. At Elkhart’s next public works meeting, water statistics will be discussed amid ongoing water supply problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merl Curtis
Elkhart
Fisher
Grigs
South Bend
Michigan City
Curtis
Rinehart
Ernest Rinehart
Goshen
Board of Public Works
Making New Auto Route From New York to Chicago
HK Sargeant Michaels and G S Chapin traveled in a Haines car to Kokomo Indiana and registered at Hotel Hascall. They are surveying and photographing a proposed New York to Chicago tourist route with marked corners for easy guidance. A forthcoming booklet will describe the roadway and be sold. In Goshen they set stopping places at Hotel Hascall and Kidder garage for autoists. The car drew attention for a foot operated calliope using engine exhaust to play music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
HK. Sargeant Michaels
G. S. Chapin
Haines
Kokomo
Ind
Hotel Hascall
H. F. Kidder
Michaels
Chapin
Goshen
Hascall
Kidder Garage
Messrs. Michaels and
Caupin
Florence Gear in The Marriage of Kitty at Jefferson
Miss Florence Gear, Jules Murry's new star, appears as Kitty Silverton in The Marriage of Kitty. A young New Yorker discovered after a Broadway appearance, she brings poise and allure to the Geomedy of morals and manners set to open at the Jefferson tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gear
Jules Murry
Kitty
Miss Gear
New York
Mr. Murry
Jefferson Tonight
Kitty Silverton
Inspectors Find San Jose Scale in Bristol Area Nurseries
H H Swasim assistant state entomologist inspected nurseries of George Milburn and Alva Cathcart and nearby orchards near Bristol. He found San Jose Scale in some, but said eradication is feasible with proper steps and grower cooperation. Milburn and Cathcart likely to install fumigating plants to treat nursery stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Swasim
South Bend
George Milburn
Alva Cathcart
Bristol
San Jose
Milburn
Cathcart
Colt Show at Millersburg Exhibits Norman Colts
The Millersburg show featured about 25 Norman colts. Millersburg Horse Co awarded $20 for best colt and $10 for second best. Each exhibitor received a halter. Lou Ogle served as judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Millersburg Horse Co
Lou Ogle
Ballots Planned At Twice The 1904 Vote Total
The state election board will mail 24 000 ballots to Elkhart county for the November 6 election. County Clerk Kinney reported 12 000 votes in 1904. The new ballot total equals double the past vote count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Election Board
Elkhart County
Kinney
Kendallville to Host 12th Indiana Cavalry Reunion
Kendallville plans a soldiers reunion for the 12th Indiana cavalry at the G A R hall on September 26 and 27. Veterans will relive Civil War experiences during the two day gathering with former comrades and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
12Th Indiana Cavalry
G. A. R. Hall
Elkhart Man Robert McGee Taken to Longcliff Asylum
Robert McGee, an Elkhart man who went insane after losing his arm in an accident at Lake Shore shops, was taken to Longcliff asylum this morning by Sheriff Manting. He is not violent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longcliff
Robert McGee
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Sheriff Manting
Smallpox Case Reported at LaPorte Infirmary
A mild smallpox case is reported at the LaPorte county infirmary with Mrs. Schlager wife of the superintendent ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte County Infirmary
Schlager
Garland stores and ranges sold by Hawks Hardware
Fat pocketbooks and happy home makers are Garland stores and ranges always. Sold by the Hawks Hardware company at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware, Company
Twenty Five Years Ago Items From the Democrat Files
A digest from 1881 notes a cottage Episcopal service at B. B. Rockwell's home, a dry goods store closing for a Jewish holiday, and several Goshen school teachers in South Bend. It records Garfield's death, Arthur's inauguration, a Studebaker wedding in Monroe, a buggy accident near Elkhart, blackberry yields near Goshen, a stolen ham incident, and various travels and visits of local residents, including Miss Murray Beckwith and ex Congressman John H. Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Episcopal
B. B. Rockwell
N. Ga
Minsky & Co
South Bend
Lida O. Murray
Cora Beckwith
Minnie’ Beckwith
Goshen
John H. Baker
Frank E
Petoskey, Mich
James A. Garfield
Assas
Charles J. Giteau
Chester A. Arthur
Garfield
Lillie E. Studebaker
Elkhart
Henkel
Joseph Garver
C. W. Bateman
Bristol Banner
Eli Albright
Eli
A. M. Parsons
Chicago
W. L
Bivins
Tennessee
Chas. C. Butler
New York
W. A. McAllister
Will Blaing
Frank
Baker
Ann Arbor
Mich
Mr. Reeves
Plymouth
T. A. Starr
Hicksville, C
Milton Mercer
J. M. Latta
New Mexico
Special Church Notices From Millersburg Area
Joan Roderick of Millersburg, ten days after appendix operation, seen on street today for first time since procedure. John Long of Millersburg stricken with apoplexy Thursday, shows no signs of improvement. First Reformed Church renovated with new carpet in Sunday school area. services invited tomorrow with sermon What the Reformed Church Stands For in morning and Rev J L McLean of Crystal River Fla preaching evening. Trinity Lutheran Church has no services tomorrow. Rev Cressler, recently back from vacation, improving and expected home around Oct 10. Rev Edward L Roland of Cairo Ill will officiate St James Episcopal tomorrow with 7:30 a.m. celebration, 10:30 a.m. morning prayer and sermon, and 7:30 p.m. evensong. all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Roderick
Millersburg
John Long
First Reformed Church
J. L. McLean
Crystal Prayer
Fla
Trinity Lutheran Church
Cressler
Oet
Edward L. Roland
Cairo
Ill
St. James Episcopal Church
Reunion of 12th Indiana Regiment Held at Kendallville
The 12th Indiana regiment plans its eighth annual reunion at Kendallville on September 26 and 27. A fine program is prepared and an enjoyable time is anticipated. About 15 survivors remain in the county including Tom Twiford John Trainor Henry Shinbarger James Abbott David Replogle C A Harper of the city and surroundings and Squire Corns of Napa nee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
12Th Indiana Regiment
Kendallville
Tom, Twiford
John Trainor
Henry Shinbarger
James, Abbott
David Replogle
C. A. Harper
Squire Corns
Nappanee
C G Adams & Sons to occupy rebuilt South Main building
The C A Harper building on South Main Street has been restored and C G Adams & Sons will move into a state of the art premises. The front is described as the finest in the county and nearly the entire interior including floor and ceiling has been updated. The store will feature furnace heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Harper
South Main Street
C. G. Adams & Sons
Twenty-Five Years of The Warsaw Daily Times
The Warsaw Daily Times completed its 25th year of existence on Thursday. It was established by the late Gen. Reub. Williams and has been conducted by Reub. Williams and his sons for a quarter century. Since the General's death the sons have had sole charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Daily Times
The
Times
Reub
Rettinger Trial Opens in Plymouth Shooting Case
A Plymouth jury is seated for the Fred Rettinger trial after a selection process and early testimony. The defense indicates insanity will be the plea, with cross examination underway and witnesses testifying about the fatal shooting of Wm Bates and the wounding of his son.
Hawks Hardware offers durable Garland stores and ranges
For years they have been the standard of quality the world over Garland stores and ranges, and while they cost a little more than some others on the start they save you much money in the long run. Sold by the Hawks Hardware company at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Hawks
Reduced railroad rates for Kendallville fair tickets
Reduced railroad rates announced for Kendallville fair season. Tickets remain valid for return trips through September 29 including the fair dates.
May Reduce Time for Chicago to New York Train
The fastest train service between Chicago and New York may drop from eighteen to sixteen hours. Pennsylvania officials plan a two hour reduction on the Pennsylvania Line, the shortest route at 912 miles. If adopted, New York Central lines would likely follow. The proposed schedule implies an average speed around 51 miles per hour including stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Twentieth Century Limited
Pennsylvania Special
Pennsylvania
New York Central
Woman injured after fall at home on First Street
Mrs Thomas Jackson of 318 First street was seriously hurt this forenoon when she fell down stairs at her residence. A lost credential book bearing the name W. Vv. Fink was found and the finder asked to leave it at the Democrat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jackson
First Street
W. Vv. Fink
Democrat
Social Roundup of Town Visitors and Local Appointments
A string of personal mentions across the region notes Charles A. Cook fishing at Wawasee and guests from Indianapolis, Chicago, and nearby towns. Visitors include Miss va Stauffer, Miss Ethel Hughes, Miss Pauline Del, Mrs. Claude Smith, Mrs. Elwyn Butts, and others visiting relatives or attending family events, funerals, or worship services. Local residents like J. F. Schadt, R. P. Carson, Amos Prennett, Andrew Harshbarger, and Rev. Edward L. Roland are recorded as traveling, calling, or attending gatherings, with several heading to or from Millersburg, Wawasee, and Chili.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Cook
Wawasee
C. W. Miller
Indianapolis
Va Stauffer
Hazel Holdeman
Ethel] Hughes
Kendallville
J. F. Schadt
Tippecanoe Lake
Kosciusko County
Judson Peasley
Chicago
Claude Smith
Niles
George Whittle
Elwyn Butts
Millersburg
Dr. Hall
Pauline del
Richmond
Hol. Harris
R. P. Carson
Middlebury
Inez Haverland
J. Artley Clark
Kansas
Amos Prennett
Huntington
M. W. Kesler
Andrew Harshbarger
Columbia City
Charles Ruple
West
Wisden Avenue
Mel Rodibaugh
Missouri
May Shrock
Newton Calbeck
J. A. Zollinger
Wolf Lake
Harry A. Butterfield
Harry, Jr
George A. Beck
Chili
Butterfield
Clyde Noble
Princeton
Ind
Noble
Alderman
A. M. Swihart
Tippecanoe
Marshall County
Swihart
Mary Swihart
Boston
Mass
Edward L. Roland
Cairo
Ill
Henrietta Starr
Roland
St. James H Episcopal Church
George F. Alderman
D. A. Shaw
Weaze Sues Over Two Cent Rate Law Application
D G Weaze plans to sue Lake Shore for 36 cents claiming Michigan’s two cent per mile rate should apply. He bought a ticket from Elkhart Indiana to Coldwater Michigan totaling $1.68 at three cents per mile. Of 19 miles in Indiana, the rate is three cents, while the remainder in Michigan would be two cents. If upheld, most railroads may switch to two cent rates soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Weaze
Lake Shore Company
Michigan
Weaze
Elkhart
Coldwater
Mich
Supreme Court
Indiana
Hull & Arnold's Band at Constantine Dance of 1837
The Hull and Arnold Quadrille Band played the largest Constantine dance on December 20 1837 attended by villagers within fifty miles. Tickets were ten dollars per couple and the event was a notable social occasion for years. Arnold and Hull were known across northern Indiana and Dan Arnold was father of Mrs S W Kline of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine
Mercury
Hull & Arnold
Goshen
Dan
Arnold
John Hull
Indiana
S. W. Kline
Warsaw Times Warns of Stock Disposal Scheme
The Warsaw Times issues a warning that efforts will be made to dispose of a large quantity of railroad stock judged worth less. It urges Warsaw residents to be on their guard in this matter and watch for any manipulation or fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Times
Warsaw
Milford to Secure Electric Light Plant for Illumination
Milford prepares to rank with similar towns by securing an electric light plant. Known as one of the best towns in Kosciusko county, Milford is rising to a progressive wave and seeks improved illumination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Kosciusko County
Also Mentioned on This Page
God
New Place
Society News
Reformatory
Reune
LaPorte
Hull & Arnold's
Colonial
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