Holmes Trouble Deepens as Vanishing Man Sought in Illinois
New details reach Goshen about Harry Holmes once living with a Omaha Kewanee partner now missing since August. Galesburg police suspect he may have returned to Indiana. interlinked reports note prior bigamy and possible foul play in his disappearance. Burial mix ups at Oak Ridge prompt cemetery deeds transfer and scrutiny of Sexton Blough. Hartman faces assault charges over a lantern strike. Hartman trial set for Thursday. Sums sought in suits include $100 and $150, with mortgage foreclosure filed by Elkhart’s Equitable Building and Loan Association.
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Harry Holmes
Galesburg
Ill
Goshen
Holmes
Indiana
Omaha
Neb
Kewanee
West
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Sexton Blough
Goshen High line up to face Warsaw next Saturday
The Goshen high school football team reveals its starting line up for the Warsaw game in Warsaw next Saturday afternoon. Positions listed include center Fred Neumeyer and Roy Himebaugh at fullback. Goshen also plans daily practice at the vacant lot near the Fifth street electric light tower and has received a challenge from the newly organized Wabash city eleven.
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Goshen High School
Warsaw
Fred Neumeyer
Guy Kessler
Howard Hoover
Otto Gripe
Charles Weatherhead
Edward Kurtz
Jesse Donovan
Warren Finney
Ray Deahl
Floyd Deshl
Roy Himebaugh
Fifth Street
Tsouth
Wabash
Arnold Dancing Assembly Announces Opening at McNaughton Hall
Arnold Dancing Assembly and Mr and Mrs Harry L Arnold announce the opening of McNaughton Hall in this city with an inaugural assembly next Saturday October 4. Classes begin October 11 with children 4:30 to 6 and regular sessions 7:15 to 9:15. An evening assembly runs 9:15 to 12. They anticipate large classes in Goshen this winter. Diphtheria reported at Rowe School. trustee Grosh disinfects after three of Horace Shupert’s children aged 9 7 and 6 contract the illness. throat trouble appeared last week and the last pupil left Wednesday.
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Rowe School
Grosh
Concord Township
Rowe
Elkhart
Horace Shupert
Wabash Team Organizes for Season Opener
Wabash high school’s football team has been reorganized and will play Fairmount on Saturday. Last season’s champions included Wabash Goshen Kokomo and Lima.
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Wabash
Wabash High School
Fairmount
Goshen
Kokomo
Lima
Contractor John Klopfenstein Ceases Work Due to Weather
Contractor John Klopfenstein and his crew laying concrete walks on South Sixth street were forced to stop work this morning because of bad weather.
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John Klopfenstein
South Sixth Street
V Fink Falls in Street Accident Outside Hotel
V Fink left an interurban car Sunday and fell violently to the pavement in front of the Hascall hotel. He suffered severe shoulder bruises and a discolored optic.
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V. Fink
Hascall
Captain and Mrs Chamberlain visit Elkhart with California trip
Captain and Mrs O T Chamberlain stayed in Elkhart Saturday during a California visit. The captain attends this week’s reunion of the 74th at Cromwell. Mrs Cannon underwent a successful operation at Clark hospital in Elkhart. Mrs T Reguia of Ligonier operated on yesterday at the institution. Goshen Man Arrested. A Goshen man detained for drunkenness by Elkhart police. $27 cash and a $756 draft found on him. he paid and was released. Rowe School to close due to diphtheria scare. three Schupert home cases near the building. Henry Brown to Sheldon Iowa to buy horses for Goshen sale. Misses Elsie Wood Ruby Hatch Edith Kinnison leave for Lake Forest seminary.
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O.T. Chamberlain
Elkhart
California
Cromwell
Cannon
Clark Hospital
T. Reguia
Ligonier
Country School
Grosh
Rowe
Schupert
Henry Brown
Sheldon
Iowa
Mr. Brown
Goshen
Goshen Young Republicans to Organize Marching Club
The Goshen Young Republicans meet at their Masonic block headquarters Thursday evening to organize a marching club. Opening recital by St Cecelia society of Elkhart last evening drew several Goshen attendees. P A White of Goshen left for Ligonier to stay several weeks.
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Goshen
Masonic Block
St. Cecelia Society of Elkhart
Mortuary Notices From Elkhart County
Wocoman Samuel Wogoman died at his home in Elkhart at 7:30 last evening after a lingering illness. He was 51 years old and leaves three daughters, a son, and a brother Noah Wogoman. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at the German Baptist church. services by Elders Hoke and Berkey. Bowster L Bowser, 51, died of consumption in Elkhart. survived by wife and five children. Andrew Moyer, 59, died of typhoid fever in Elkhart. funeral at Shaum church Wednesday morning.
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Wocoman
Samuel Wogoman
North Main Street
Goehen
Elkhart County
Noah Wogoman
South Tenth Street
Martin Arnold
Clinton Hahn
Beatrice Wogoman
Perry Wogoman
German Baptist Church
Hoke
Berkey
Bowster
L. L. Bowser
Elkhart
Kosciusko County
Moyver
Andrew Moyer
Shaum Church
Boat capsized on Elkhart River near Hawks Mills
Late yesterday afternoon Frank Scalf and a well known young lady were boating west of Hawks Mills when their craft capsized in the Elkhart River. Both were precipitated into the water.
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Frank Scalf
Elkhart River
Hawks Mills
Reunion of the Twelfth Anderson Sends Regrets
About 60 to 75 veterans of Co. D, 12th Indiana Cavalry, attend a Goshen reunion at the G A R hall on North Main Street with Senator Ethan Allen Dausman delivering the welcome address. Col. Edward Anderson declines due to ill health. the 12th Indiana banded in Kendallville in 1863.
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Co. D. 12Th Indiana Cavalry
Goshen
G. A. R. Hall
Ulery Block
North Main Street
Edward Anderson
Change In Cars For Indiana Interurban Traffic
The Indiana Railway Company plans to phase out present interurban cars on the South Bend Mishawaka line and replace them with higher capacity units. The new cars will include features like closets smoking compartments and air brakes, improvements praised by travelers and regular riders, though not yet provided on current stock.
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Indiana Railway Company
South Bend
Mishawaka
Indiana Company
Democratic Chairman Sees Hope for Party in Statewide Vote
W. H. O'Brien, chair of the Democratic State committee, says Democrats statewide feel hopeful about success amid an electorate near 700,000 voters. He notes new voters can shift outcomes and cites urban discontent over living costs, pointing to city elections as a possible bellwether for the fall. He expects little overall change in vote patterns and calls the situation favorable for Democrats.
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W. H. O’brien
Democratic State Committee
Young Man Rescued After River Incident
A young man struggled in the water and reached shore after nearly ten minutes in the river. His companion, Mr. Scalf, was injured by a yoke or oar during the ordeal but later reached land with assistance while bystanders looked on.
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Scalf
Terra Firma
Hyde & Brooks Dissolved but Len Brooks Continues Wood Business
The Hyde & Brooks firm is dissolved. Len Brooks operates at the old offices, 111 East Lincoln Ave, and at the wood yard. Phone numbers remain Bell 67 Home 277. Dry millwood and country wood are always in stock and delivered promptly.
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Millwood
Country Wood
Hyde & Brooks
Len Brooks
East
Lincoln Ave
Wood Yard
Bell
Heavy Rain Welcomed by Farmers After Warm Spell
Heavy rain today was welcomed by the majority after a warm spell. Farmers face hindrance in cutting corn, though most crop had already been shocked.
Noise of early morning blasting rattles Goshen district
A muffled roar from stump blasting south of Goshen early today drew comment in the business district with several residents suggesting the noise originated from the residential area.
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Goshen
Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Homeopathic Meeting
The twenty third semi annual gathering of the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Homeopathic Medical Association is set for Tuesday October 7 in the Elkhart City Hall Council Chambers. Democratic headquarters will open Wednesday evening with a brief address by Anthony Deahl as the club outlines its objects and other business.
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Homeopathic Medical Association
Northern
Indiana
Southern Michigan Homeopathic Medical Association
Elkhart
Anthony Deahl
Missionary Tea Hosted by First Reformed Women
The Womans Missionary Society will hold a missionary tea this evening at Mrs. George Mutschler's home on North Main Street. All are invited. Prospects are encouraging. Reports say oil exploration near Wakargosa uncovered Niagara slime rock, suggesting possible oil or gas beneath.
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Womans’ Missionary Society of the
First Reformed Church
George Mutschler
North Main Street
Wakargsa
Elkhart County phical union fines member
The Elkhart County phical union met last night and decided to impose a fine on any member known to purchase non janton eigar.
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Elkhart County
Phical Union
Nonjanton Eigar
Local War Veterans Set Reunion at Angola
Noted for gallantry and thinning ranks as the war ended, only a few remain. Last year’s reunion at Angola drew about 60 attendees. Local members include Garrett Bloomingdale, David Replogle, Jacob Myers, Thomas Twiford, Benton Lockard, Isaac Carpenter, John Trainor, and J. B. Cobb. Senator E. A. Dausman will deliver the welcome address Wednesday forenoon. J. W. Morrice will sing solos. The program committee will finalize arrangements tonight.
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Angola
Garrett Bloomingdale
David Replogle
Jacob Myers
Thomas Twiford
Benton Lockard
Isaac Carpenter
John Trainor
J. B. Cobb
E. A. Dausman
J. W. Morrice
Treesh and Cullers Unite In Syracuse Marriage
Irving Treesh of Goshen and Miss Mayme Cullers of Syracuse were married Sunday at the bride’s parents’ home. A wedding supper followed at the groom’s parents’ home. The couple will reside at the Washington and Third streets corner after October 20. Attending locals included C. L. Cleveland Charles Gibbon William Lewis and Milton Stiver and family.
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Irving Treesh
Goshen
Mayme Cullers
Syracuse
Mr. Treesh
Sam Lewis
United Brethren Conference Adopts Local Assignments
The U B Conference at Peru adjourned with Rev R P Burton reappointed elder and remaining in Elkhart. Revs R J Parrett to Castle church, L A Stangle to Adamaville circus, Ray Upson to Plymouth, J W Eby to Solomon's Creek in Benton township. G E Lake sent to Bilver Lake.
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U. B
United Brethers
Peru
R. P. Burton
Elkhart
R. J. Parrett
Castle Church
L. A. Stangle
Adamaville Circus
Ray Upson
Plymouth
J. W. Eby
Solomon’s Creek Church
Benton Township
G. E. Lake
Bilver Lake
Mystery in Boy’s Absence Sparks Cross-City Probe
Ernest Conway of Battle Creek vanished after leaving home Aug 24 for South Haven then visited a sister in Elgin Illinois. Police in three cities are investigating the puzzling disappearance verifying routes and possible leads.
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Ernest Conway
Battle Creek
Conway
South Haven
Elgin
Ill
Big Excurson Helps Railline Revenue Rise
The B and O excursion to Chicago on Saturday drew strong patronage with 180 tickets sold at Syracuse. Crowds also boarded from Milford and Nappanee while President Roosevelt arrived in Indianapolis at 11 30 am to attend the third national encampment of the Spanish American War.
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Chicago
Syracuse
Milford
Nappanee
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Effort to Restore Four Year Terms for Town and City Officials
An effort seeks to amend the law so town and city officials are elected for four years instead of two. The measure would involve all municipalities affected by the recent law, arguing two year terms are too frequent and officials often gain renomination after two years.
Gathering at Hindes Home North Side
Albert Hindes entertained a company of friends at his home on the North Side. Those present included Misses Maggie Kauffman Wilma Bloss May Collins Idah Kauffman Helen Collins Nellie Leavy Nellie Bloess Louise Shellenberger Ruth Stiffler Grace Bloss and Masters Merle le Casey Lee Martin Russell Mye Albert Hindes Mil burn Hill James Leavy Truman Kauffman and Frank Lower.
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Albert Hindes
Maggie Kauffman
Wilma Bloss
May Collins
Idah Kauffman
Helen Collins
Nellie Leavy
Nellie Bloess
Louise Shellenberger
Ruth Stiffler
Grace Bloss
Masters Merle
le Casey
Lee Martin
Russell Mye
Milburn Hill
James Leavy
Truman Kauffman
Frank Lower
Postponed game between Columbia City and G. H. 8 team
The baseball game at Tonawanda grounds this afternoon between Columbia City and the G. H. 8. team is indefinitely postponed due to weather. Columbia City arrived in Warsaw this morning but rain or shine would have soaked the field. the game was called off.
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Tonawanda Grounds
Columbia City
Warsaw
Change In Signal Lamps On Lake Shore Railroad
October 1 changes in signal lamps on the Lake Shore railroad will replace older lamps. Two of the new Dodson Signal Lamp company lamps have arrived in Goshen for testing. Dodson lamps from Scranton Pa are designed to burn ten days without refilling and are expected to provide a brighter light, say local officials.
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Lake Shore Railroad
Goshen
Dodson Signal Lamp Company
Scranton
Dodson
Anarchist Leaves Goshen Area on Foot Toward Warsaw
An anarchist described as a crippled, tough looking man has been traveling on foot from Goshen, Elkhart and South Bend toward Warsaw. He halted at farm houses near Waterford attempting to secure signatures for unclear papers.
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Goshen
Elkhart
South Bend
Warsaw
Waterford
Democrats nominate Thomas O Hara for Fourth Michigan seat
The Democrats of Michigan's Fourth district nominate ex judge Thomas O Hara of St Joseph to challenge Congressman E L Hamilton of Niles. Hamilton won reelection by over six thousand two years ago, but Democrats hope O Hara can win this time.
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Michigan
Thomas
O’hara
St. Joseph
E. L. Hamilton
Niles
Hamilton
Small Pox at Mishawaka Health Update
Mishawaka reports few small pox cases with careful health measures. No deaths and only one serious case noted.
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Mishawaka
Rural routes proposed for Noble county and assorted regional items
Noble county may gain twelve rural routes while other notes report an attempted bank robbery near Westville, a refinery claim by T C Bond, clergy updates, long time migrants, theft charges, fair attendance woes, a Fort Wayne courthouse dedication with President Roosevelt, reunion plans, a Huntington railway clerk death, Wawasee real estate sales, a retiring judge, Plymouth students forming an Old Maids club, a divorce case in Steuben, an express company reward, South Bend football links, a fatal accident in Pittsburg, Kosciusko divorce actions, Hebron railroad death by accident, and DeKalb post office vandals seeking leniency.
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Wawasee
Milton Wooda
Joe Moore
Pickwick Park
J. T. Cox
51St Judicial Circuit
Peru
Plymouth
Flora Holp
Angola
P. E. Holp
Steuben
Holp
Adams Express Company
Callahan
Logansport
Arthur B. Reed
LaPorte
South Bend
Reed
John Hanley
Kosciusko County
Jennie Berkeypile
Moses Berkeypile
Miude
Diphtheria Claims Child In Concord Township
Viola Shupert died of diphtheria at her parents home near Rowe's school house in Concord township. Two other children in the family are afflicted. The school was closed and the funeral occurred this afternoon.
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Viola
Horace Shupert
Rowe
Concord Township
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