Michigan Farmer Robbed of 5000 Near Coldwater
William E. Nivison a wealthy farmer near Coldwater was banked assaulted and robbed of 5000 on a public road. A stranger posed as a banker Gilmer lured him to backroad with an offer to buy adjoining land. Two or more men fled with the money, police seek Gosmer and partner. Chicago gang blamed by Des Moines insurer manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Nivison
Coldwater
Niison
Gilmer
Jonesville
Nivison
Savings Bank
Neison Penceless
Gosmer
Centerville
Ekhart County
Tne
Elkhart
Gusi
Chicago Chronicle
Taint
Bankers’ Mutual Casualty Co
Des Moines
Wolf Bros
Chicago
James Sawyer
Toronto Jimny
Dago Fran
James Francis
Tiltnois Jimmie
Evan Brothers
George
Indian Territory
Democratic Meetings Draw Large Crowds in Clinton Township
Willard E Miller of Goshen spoke at Brown's school house for about an hour addressing trust issues and urging Bryan and Stevenson ticket support. A meeting is set for Germany schoolhouse on October 11 and Silver Street on October 18 with Rev Harrold and Anthony Deahl respectively. Sol RM Johnson addressed about 250 at Dunlaps on imperialism as drum corps provided music and enthusiasm. Tonight Mayor Desh and Dr F M Ihrig address Democrats at Millersburg following Krick’s talk to a smaller crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratc
Clinton Township
Brown
Goodly Pembers
Willard E Miller
Goshen
Miller
Levi Wortinger
Germany
Thurday
Harrold
Silver Street
O'tash
Anthony Deahl
Sol. RM. Johnson
Dunlaps
Desh
F. M. Ihrig
Millersburg
Krick
Will of Mary Howenstine Filed for Probate at The Court House
Probate filed for Mary Howenstine naming her husband life use of the dwelling and a future transfer to daughter Hattie with equal shares to all children if she is unmarried. Will dated Sept. 24, 1895 witnessed by Emama B Stone, Wilbur L. Stonex and Minnie I. Sonex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Howenstine
Hattie
Emama B Stone
Wilbur L. Stonex
Minnie I. Sonex
Mare Runaway Causes Stir on Main Street
Clarence Harris reported his valuable mare frightened on Main Street last evening and dashed to Hawks Flouring Mill where it was stopped before damage. Harrie drove the horse to Gardner Livery Barn and tried to beat the animal, but a stable employee intervened. A crowd gathered. no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Harris
Main Street
Hawks Flouring Mille
Harrie
Gardner
Picture of Charley Rosas Reported on Potters Island
Workmen on Potters Island near Wabash found a cut said to be the picture of Charley Rosas the kidnapped Philadelphia boy never found. The mystery centers on how the cut ended up on the island. Mr Poorman is Acais test. Sam Poorman assists F B Leeming in distributing literature to draw attention from trusts imperialism and wilitsram. Fountain syringes at Bale's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potters’s Island
Wabash
Charley Rosas
Philadelphia
Sam Poorman
F. B. Leeming
Republican County Central Committee
Wilitsram
Democrats Nominate Ticket in Yrk Township Convention
At Vestule last Saturday evening the Yrk township Democrats nominated a full ticket for local offices. Slated were Trusee Harley Shellen narger assessor John Stowalter advisory board Sol Noerwin John Berker constable Andy Kennasyge road supervisors Joe McClaon Chris Sebrock Vero Patterson and Smuel Mauck. A large crowd attended. Mo G Hoover of Middlebury spoke firmly on some issues and was invited to return in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yrk Township
Vestule
Trusee
Harley Shellennarger
John Stowalter
Sol Noerwin
John Berker
Constable
Andy Kennasyge
Joe McClaon
Chris, Sebrock
Vero Patterson
Smuel Mauck
Mo G Hoover
Middlebury
Sone
Sres
Former Goshen boy W W Barry in Chinatown cast
W W Barry, linked with Hoyt's A Trip to Chinatown in a managing post, is described as an old Goshen boy born there. He is the son of Thomas Barry once associated with Goshen Manufacturing, later moving to Taree Rovers. Barry has long worked in theatre, with ties to H R Jacobsen’s Clark Street and the Great Northern theatres in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Wo Barry
Hoyt's
Chinatown
Goshen
Thomas Barry
Goshen Manufacturing Company
Ho J. Beyerle
Taree Rovers
W. H. Barry
H. R Jacobse
Clark Street
Great Northern Theatres
Chicago
District Ministerial Meeting Opens In LaGrange
Ministers of Goshen district gather for a two day session at the LaGrange Methodist church starting Monday night Rev C C Cissell of Goshen to deliver opening sermon Tuesday features four short addresses by district ministers The public is invited to attend all sessions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Goshen
C. C. Cissell
Elkhart Democrats Seek Cockran Visit in October
Elkhart leaders plan an arrangement with the national committee for W Bourke Cockran of New York to speak in October. Cockran is viewed as a leading orator and his appearance would be a major political event for the city. Col R M Johnson traveled to Chicago to confer with Senator James K Jones and the national committee on important matters and will hear Cockran speak at the Chicago Coliseum tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
National Democratic Committee
W. Bourke Cockran
New York
Cockran
Americas
E'khart
Col
R. M. Johnson
Chicago
James K Jones
Democratic National Committee
Chairman Johnson
Executive Committee
Col. Johnson
Paurke Cochran
Chicago Coliseum
C. W. Croff
Pennsylvania
Allegheny City
J. O Bradee
Lake Shore
Croft
First Christian Sunday School Rally Day Observed Tomorrow
The First Christian Sunday School will observe rally day tomorrow with a 9 30 o'clock session of Sunday School followed by songs recitations by the school and addresses from prominent Sunday School workers.
Miss Pearl Hamlin Starred in A Trip to Chinatown
Miss Pearl Hamlin wife of Mr Hamlin and cousin of Mrs J Crowe resided in Toledo. Educated in music in Toledo Detroit and New York she previously performed with the Bostonians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hamlin
Isebelle Dame
Chinatown
Mr. Hamlin
J. Crowe
Toledo
Hamlin
Detroit
New York
The
Bostonians
Pacer Tommy Y Places Third in Kendallville Fair Race
Tommy Y, Josiah Wysong's pacer, finished third at Kendallville with a 2:14 pace. He placed second in heat one, fourth in heat two, second in heat three, and fourth in heat four. overall times included 2:20 and 2:03.34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville Fair
Tommy Y
Josiah Wysong
Synod Convenes In North Manchester October
The Northern Indiana Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran church will convene at North Manchester on Wednesday evening October 3 and continue in session until Sunday evening October 7. First corn meal of the season marketed by John H Violett at Goshen Milling Company's mill. corn quality described as particularly fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Indiana Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
North Manchester
John H Violett
Goshen Milling Company
Blacksmith Slugged as Two Helped Grab Cash in Elkhart
W M Boyce a local blacksmith was slugged by two men in a Main street saloon trap then robbed of 2.15 and left mud covered near Lake Shore yards. Ed Shannon is suspected after a prior near fatal melee at a Shipwana convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Boyce
Elkhart
Boyce
Main Street
Harrison Street
Lake Shore
Ed Shannon
Shipshewana
Old Fashioned Barn Dance Hosted by Mr and Mrs Haines Egbert
A social event at 215 South Sixth Street featured an old fashioned barn dance with a hard wood floor and electric lighting. Music from Posey county players accompanied a grand march led by Josh Spruce and Andrews wife Cynthia. A basket supper followed with games and a pickle throwing contest won by Alvin Joslin Butterfield. Numerous guests attended, to be remembered by many present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines Egbert
South Sixth Street
Eleigh Belle
Reuben Keily
Si Schilling
Fbenezer Wayer
Posey County Orchestra
Josh Spruce
Andrews
Cynthia
Alvin Joslin Butterfield
Messia
Merdames C. W. Miller
Will Evans
W.V Meesick
H. A Butterfield
Chas. & Gorham
John W. Egbert
W. B and
M .K. Kreider
C.C. Flatt
J. B. Andrews
L B Noble
Elmer Newell
PD. A. Sanders
George Hay
Harry M. Sanders
Arthur BE. Yount
W. Batchelor
Geo
Alderman
Hawks
F. B. Leaming
The
Minses
Beulah Kreider
Ethel Croop
Rosalie Roach
Mary Cornell
Messie
Joe Knox
Herbert Adams
Ed Brookmwyer
Myron Dow
Prohibition Rally Planned in Goshen Court Park
A full day of prohibition events in Goshen begins at 10 a.m. at Court Park with the city band, prayers by Rev N B Mathes, and music by local quartets. Speakers include Prof F T McWhirter and candidates John G Wooley and Henry B Metcalf. An evening program starts 7:30 p.m. with Aaron Worth among the speakers. weather contingency shifts to Irwin Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Park
Goshen
Main Street
John G. Wooley
United States
Henry B. Metcalf
F. T. McWhirter
Aaron Worth
Irwin Opera House
J. H. Sarper
Com
Insurance Payout To Chicago Widow After Blaine Death
Mrs. Margaret Korrady of Chicago received a $3,000 life insurance payout from the Royal Arcanum lodge for James H Blaine. The payment occurred in less than three weeks following the death of Mr. Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Korrady
Chicago
Royal Arcanum Lodge
James H Blaine
Elaine
Goshen travelers take low rate to Chicago by Lake Shore
About 150 Goshen residents used the reduced fare to reach Chicago aboard the Lake Shore today. Train No. 157 arrived there at 11 37 a m in two crowded sections, with both portions standing full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Chicago
Lake Shore
Wayne Baking Co Plant Closed by National Biscuit Co
The Wayne Baking Co plant in Fort Wayne has been ordered closed by the National Biscuit Co under trust power during the McKinley administration era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Wayne Baking Co
Ft. Wayne
National Biscuit Co
Cockran On Lake Shore Limited En Route To Chicago
Bourke Cockran of New York travels on the Lake Shore Limited and will address a Democratic meeting at the Coliseum in Chicago tonight. Christian Science services are at 211 Main Street at 10 30 a m with a talk on Are Sins Disease and Death Rest Wednesday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourke Cockran
New York
Lake Shore
Chicago
Coliseum
Christian Science Services
Main Street
Surprising Party Switch Behind Iowa Farmer Hubbell
The South Bend Times notes Benj Hubbell of Afton Iowa, formerly of Elkhart county, will support Bryan. Hubbell, cousin of Jake Cornell, and one of the Hubbell brothers who once powered Republican activity in Elkhart, now votes Democratic for William Jennings Bryan. Hubbell ranks among Iowa’s prosperous farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Hubbell
Afton
Iowa
Elkhart County
Bryan
South Bend Times
Hubbell
Jake Cornell
Republican Party
William Jennings Bryan
Owa
Last Union Service Set at First Baptist Church
Tomorrow evening the first union service at First Baptist Church invites all. Special music and brief five to ten minute addresses will feature the program. Pastors Pearce Mathes Cissel Vannuya will speak on uniting churches with topics on summer unity grounds and future counsel. The service closes with a five minute consecration and the hymn Bless be the tie that binds. Regular services begin at 7 pm afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
D. D
Peirce
Officials Meet in Toledo on October 7 to Decide Employees Plan
Lake Shore officials convene in Toledo on October 7 to determine whether to appoint employees under the plan, with discussion extending to the Pennsylvania arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Toledo
Penai
Pennsylvania
Township caucus schedule in multiple districts
Readable items list meeting dates and locations for precinct caucuses and schoolhouse gatherings. Notable names include Anthony Deahl and Rev. Harrold with events in Osolo Union Benton Jamestown Clinton townships from Oct. 1 to Oct. 15.
Harvest Thanksgiving Service Planned by Baptist Congregation
The Baptists will hold a harvest Thanksgiving service tomorrow morning at their church on Washington and Sixth streets. The interior is decorated with grains fruits vegetables and flowers. Sermon titled Lesson of Harvest. A special offering will be collected with envelopes sent to families of members. Members are urged to attend and the public is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sixth Streets
Landlord Ed Ditton Plans Idle Beach Hotel Expansion
Ed Ditton of Vawter Park hotel buys two Idle Beach lots at Lake Wawasee from Ker ring Blanchard. Plans call for a hotel with thirty two sleeping rooms, with drawings and specifications in progress. Construction to start this fall, foundations laid, and building to rise early next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ditton
Vawter Park Hotel
Kerring & Blanchard
Idle Beach
Lake Wawasee
Philip D. Green Nominated for Prosecuting Attorney
The Democratic judicial convention nominated Philip D. Green for prosecuting attorney, praising his qualifications and immaculate reputation and stating he would fill the office with honor and credit to his constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip D. Green
Green
Kansas City minister Heeter to lecture on Cromwell in Chicago
Audrey J. Heeter of Kansas City and nephew of Justice Geo. W. Farrell visited relatives in town and traveled to Chicago in the morning. Heeter is a Methodist minister and a lecturer who plans to return for the winter and lecture on Oliver Cromwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey J. Heeter
Kansas City
Geo. W. Farrell
Chicago
Mr. Heeter
Oliver Cromwell
Marquettes to face Greens at Springbrook Park
The Marquettes of Chicago meet Greens tomorrow at Springbrook Park in South Bend. Game time is 3 p.m. Leon Bailey, the Indianapolis figure who impressed here when he spoke for the Democrats years ago, may be brought here soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquettes
Chicago
Greens
Springbrook Park
South Bend
Leon Bailey
Multiple Local News Bits From Indiana Regions
Reports include a Cass county man searching for his daughter with a 21 year old suspect in Walkerton South Bend or Elkhart. A 9 year old Logansport girl suffers lockjaw after vaccination with claimed impure matter. A South Bend bank building at Main and Center streets is remodeled after a partial collapse. Noble County Horticultural show at the state fair yields lower placements than last year. Ft Wayne man Frances Reed dies by self inflicted shotgun, motive unknown. Indiana poor asylums report totals by age and condition. The first electric car line from Anderson to Muncie to operate soon with 8 miles remaining. broader line to Indianapolis near December. Powerhouse construction at Anderson advances.
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Henry Soper
Cass County
Mich
Elkhart
Otto Ageleton
Walkerton
South Bend
Savings Bank
Main
Center Streets
Runkel and Son
Ligonier
Noble County Horticultural Society
St. Joseph
Johnson
Shelby
Noble
Frances M. Reed
Ft. Wayne
James T. Reed
Young Reed
Anderson
Muncie
Indianapolis
Ingalls
A Trip to Chinatown Opens at Bucklen Opera House
The Bucklen opera house in Elkhart hosted A Trip to Chinatown with Harry Gilford and Mabel Montgomery in leading roles and strong applause. Clayton Kennedy played the waiter, new musical specialties were added, and the show was well received for a wide, clean plan and pleasing situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
Bucklen Opera House
Elkhart
Harry Gilford
Mabel Montgomery
Hoyt
Clayton Kennedy
Brown
Irwin
Narrow Escape At Freight Depot Rescue Missed by Inches
Wesley Juday an employee at the Big Four freight depot had a narrow escape from death when closing a box car door. He fell onto the adjacent track and was nearly crushed under a moving car as his head struck the rail inches from the wheels. Observers feared an instant death but he survived the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Tuday
Big Four
Bia
Mr. Juday
Grand Millinery Opening in Goshen
Mrs. C. J. Swart & Co announces a three day millinery opening October 4 5 and 6 featuring a large selection of pattern hats and trimmed hats. The event invites all well dressed women to inspect the collection and highlights the best buying time of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
C. J. Swart & Co
Tonawandas and Milford Play 1 1 Tie in Narrow Nine
An immense crowd watched the Tonawandas and Milford battle to a 1 to 1 tie after nine innings yesterday afternoon. Mack Doreen and Walter Slear of Elkhart played for the Tonawandas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonawandas
Milford
Mack Doreen
Walter Slear
Elkhart
Knights And Ladies of Columbus Invitation Issued
Goshen Council No. 14 members receive invitation from South Bend Council No. 1 to attend dedication and opening dancing party in their new hall in Nippold block Tuesday evening next. A number from Goshen will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
South Bend
Brakeman Gortner Injured in Morning Lake Shore Accident
T M Gortner, a brakeman on the Lake Shore, suffered a severe right foot injury after slipping from a wheel while working on an engine this morning. He is reported in stable condition at the railroad hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.M Gortner
Lake Shore
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Buncoed
W. E. Nivison
Chicago Gang
Casualty Company
Sass
Chicago Toughs
Roose & Lint
Mr. Roose
Wilson Roose
Roose
Frank W. Brown
Wakarusa
Naw
Lint & Brown
Wakerusa
C. C. Shafer
South Head
Logansport
Harrison Township
Sod
Geo. D. Lint
North Clinton
Danlaps
Cuourt
Wil
Mrs. Howenstine
De’os N. Weaver
Luella R. Weaver
Liats Miller
Oficer Vesey
Jonas Miller
Lewis Miller
Moroicg
Justice Young
Tris
David Logan
Young Miller
Vesey
Coz
Stathiey
Eliott
Rufus Stathley
Blahert
Paw Law
Stathley
Longcliff Asylum
Louis Miller
Silidavite
Daniel Cripe
Cyrus Cripe
Chauncey Chrisman
Kenton
Bertha Stiver
Clinton
D B Niswander
Ekhart
DeLore Hayes
Warner
Frederick Warner
Justice Grosh
Jefferson Township
Amelia Menges- Warner
Berkey & Z'gler
Chas
Everett
Circuit Court
Mr. Poorman
Bale
York Township Ticket
Crowe
Tommy
North
Manchester
J. C. Bradeen
Carpenter
Ankico
A. Yost
E. H. Emmett
Elkhart Baptist Church
Kate Jackson
Pedro
Frank W. Hawks
Neenah
Wisconsin
D. H. Hawks
E. W. Hawks
D.la Coppes
Nappanee
B. F. Deah
South Main Street
Miss Coppes
Alice Mutschler
W. H. Ryan
Madison Street
Messrs. and Mesdames Wilson Roose
George D. Lint
Frank Kelly
E. L. Harper
Vy Voorus
N. B. Mathes
F. T. McWhiater
Jananalia
Serene Owneers
Thorus Ard Quartette
P.m
Goshen Rhand
Hishop Rademacher
Indiana
Herman J. Alerding
St. Joseph's Church
Fort Wayne
Rademacher
St. Joseph’s Church
Chatard
Rome
Father Jerding
Cincinnati
Father Alerding
Union Service
McFarren
Osolo Township
Union Center
Union Township
W.O W. Ball
Benton
Arthony Deahl
Jamestown
Bango Township
Choolhouse
Anthony Deahbl
Wawi
Sir. Green
LaGrange Democrat
Bere
Dorthy Peterson
Poor Asylums
Smallford-Tonawanda
Knights and Ladies of
Columbis
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