Spohn Nominated by Acclamation for Goshen Mayor
In Goshen Democratic convention Samuel F. Spohn was nominated for mayor by acclamation after Sears Gardner presented his name. Mayor Kohler seconded. The event opened with harmony as the party placed its ticket for the November election, including Clerk George H. Rimpler and Treasurer William H. Miller after ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Gardner
Kohler
Goshen
Jefferson Theatre
Secion
JW. Rentagle
City Central Committee
James ©. Smith
Daniel M. Bechtel
Mr. Bechtel
A. R. Bemenderter
W. V. Fink
A. E. Weaver
William Collins
William P. Kran
Joseph Lehman
William Whitehead
Joseph A. Beane
David Dembufsky
William P. Krau
Motte Noble
Frank Evans
William H. Miller
Democratic nominating convention selection in Goshen
In Goshen the city Democrats held a multi ward nominating convention. Cripe Sheridan and Cline won in their wards with acclamations or clear ballots. Witt withdrew. Rimpler was named for eclamation. after reports from ward chairmen the convention adjourned as the party praised the ticket for the fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cline
Crine
Goshen City
Elkhart Democrats Name Council Candidates and Delegates
Elkhart ward caucuses selected council candidates: First Ward John W. Slear, Second William Side, Third George Doll, Fourth Edward Crone, Fifth Frank Helpin, Sixth Henry D. Albers. Delegates to the city convention: Elis M. Chester, Edward A. Campbell, Clyde C. Raymer, Eustace. Big Labor gathering closes first day in South Bend as unions plan future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
John W. Slear
Willam Side
George Doll
Edward Crone
Frank Helpin
Henry D. Albers
Elis M. Chester
Edward A. Cammpbell
Clyde C. Raymer
Eustace
Burns
Cit
South Bend Typographical Union
Indiana Federation of Labor
South Bend
Wets and dries claim victory in Knox county vote
In Vincennes Indiana on September 29 both sides claim victory as Knox county prepares for a local option vote tomorrow. Betting favors the wets amid strong interest in the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
Federation of Labor splits over liquor question at South Bend
A fierce debate dominates the State Federation of Labor convention in South Bend as delegates clash between those seeking repeal of the county local option law and others urging silence. The wets appear to hold a decisive majority and may push for a resolution restoring pre prohibition conditions, intensifying the temperance battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Federation of Labor
Seiauarely
South Bend
Federation
Elkhart Juvenile Found Guilty in Sodomy Case
Guerdon Wentworth, 17, found guilty by a superior court jury and sentenced to two to 14 years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. Dewey Maston, 14, who testified against Wentworth, collapsed on the witness stand after noon while recovering from typhoid fever. Claude Busier was acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guerdon Wentworth
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Dewey Maston
Wentworth
Claude Busier
Elkhart Man Moves Furniture To Goshen In Dispute
An Elkhart couple separated and the husband reportedly took a load of furniture to Goshen. He is accused of selling household effects for 100 dollars. The wife is stirring trouble and a lawsuit is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Hasband
Goshen
Two Boys Sought After Missing Contractor Funds
John Manahan, Goshen resident and concrete worker on the Jackson street bridge project in Elkhart, was arrested on suspicion of stealing about $9 from a tent used by contractor John Bateman. He was released after questioning. Archie Andre and Arthur Kauffman, 11 and 12, left their Millersburg area homes, with authorities asked to locate them as potential suspects or witnesses.
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John Manahan
Jackson Street
Elkhart River
Elkhart
John Bateman
Manahan
Goshen
Ziesé
Archie Andre
Arthur Kauffman
Millersburg
Hikhart
Andre
Kauffman
Engagement Announcement at Waukesha Event
Miss Lillian BE White announced her engagement to Mr. Louis H. Morstall of Indianapolis during a party honoring Miss Lou Truex of Waukesha Wisconsin. Earlier events included a granite shower for Miss Carrie Hinderer hosted by Miss Maude Smith on the North Side and a gathering by Mrs. Clyde Castetter for the Initial club with Mrs. Fannie Lehman hosting on East Jefferson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Smith
Carrie Hinderer
Fannie Lehman
East Jefferson Street
Clyde Castetter
Lou Truex
Waukesha
Wis
Lillian BE. White
Louis H. Morstall
Indianapolis
Elkhart Prohibitionists Nominate City Officers
Prohibitionists in Elkhart meeting at Dr J A Work's fire house nominate candidates for city offices led by Mayor Hunt Barton and Judge Rev Sylvester Bartlett with Henry Cave for Treasurer Austin Winey for Treasurer and councilmen at large Dr J A York George Garvin and Wm Livengood listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
J. A. Work
Pita End
Ilintt’ Barton
Rider Henry Cave
Austin Winey
Sylvester Bartlett
Death of George T. Decker in Elkhart after paralysis attacks
George T. Decker died at his home in Elkhart after a string of strokes beginning Saturday evening. He remained unconscious after the initial attack, with a second stroke Sunday night and a third Monday, sustaining life until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker
George T. Decker
Elkhart
Post Office at Brighton Reopened in Lagrange County
The Brighton post office in Lagrange County has been re established after discontinuation. J. Shattuck is named post mistress and in charge of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Lagrange County
Htta. J. Shattuck
Democrats Claim Victory Likely in 1911 Legislature
Stokes Jackson of Greenfield predicts Democrats will win control of the legislature in 1911. President Taft is expected to visit the Irwin Opera House tomorrow for a reception. Kilgore is nominated for Marion mayor by Democrats, and local business ads tout Garland stores and Hawks Hardware Co. plus job notices for linotype operators and delivery crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stokes Jackson
Greenfield
Democratic State Central Committee
Elkhart Man Arrested Over Ring Doves Held Captive
Otto G. Mielskie of Elkhart was arrested and charged with unlawfully possessing several ring doves kept in captivity. The case was heard in Justice Brumbaugh's court and the matter was taken under advisement until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto G. Mielskie
Elkhart
Justice Brumbaugh
Couple Married in Toledo Ties Goshen Natives
Mrs Minnie F Greene and Martin Hovey formerly of Goshen were married in Toledo Ohio and reside there after the ceremony on Sunday September 12 Mrs Greene is a niece of John and I M Carpenter of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie F. Greene
Martin Hovey
Goshen
Toledo
Greene
John and
I. M. Carpenter
Skating Tonight at Rogers Band Park Rink
Skating will take place at Rogers Band Park rink tonight with the band performing. The event invites the public to attend and enjoy an evening of music and skating.
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Rogers’ Band Park
Operation Planned for Judge Alen Zollars
A third operation is planned on Judge Alen Zollars of Fort Wayne who is reported to be suffering kidney trouble.
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Alen Zollars
Fort Wayne
Taxes Lower in Laporte Affects 1909 Year
City taxes at Laporte for 1909 are 36 cents lower than last year marking a reduction in local levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Mount Sterling Oil and Gas Co. fraud case ends in acquittal
Sensational cheating and defrauding charges against William L. Kizer Dudley M. Shively Samuel M. Robinson and Dr Frank G Conklin of South Bend and James B Staley of Philadelphia were dismissed in Mount Sterling circuit court The plaintiff E Newton McCormick of Lexington Ky withdrew suit in exchange for cross complaint dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Sterling Oil and Gas Co
South Bend
Faporte
William L. Kizer
Dudley M. Shively
Samuel M. Robinson
Frank G. Conklin
James B. Staley
Philadelphia
E. Newton McCormick
Lexington
Economy stock sale draws large crowd across inter urban lines
The sale began at 9 this morning with a large crowd from all directions, inter urban lines well patronized. The bar resembled an ordinary Saturday and all lines of business profited by it.
John C Hisey Charged Over Night Soil Dumping
The Marion News-Tribune reports John C Hisey the Goshen scavenger is in trouble for dumping night soil within the city. Hisey has drawn notable attention in recent weeks for the alleged actions.
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Marion News-Tribune
John C. Hisey
Ixy
Goshen
The
News-Trribune
Hisey
Poyser Family Thanks Friends for Support
Mrs. J. F. Poyser Miss Nina Poyser and Mr. Alvin Poyser express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and after the death of their husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Poyser
Nina Poyser
Alvin Poyser
South Milford Residents Undergo Appendicitis Operations
John McClughen underwent appendicitis surgery at Ft Wayne while Leonard Milks, also of South Milford, recently had the operation and is in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClughen
South Milford
Ft Wayne
Leonard Milks
Petition Seeks Night School in Elkhart
Frank Marchesseau began circulating a petition among Elkhart residents to present to the superintendent of schools urging the creation of a night school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marchesseau
Elkhart
Miss Jeannette McKean Enters Chicago University
Miss Jeannette McKean of Elkhart completed a post graduate course at Goshen High School and has gone to Chicago to enter Chicago University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago University
Jeannette McKean
Elkhart
Goshen High School
Chicago
Chicago Univer
Hawks Hardware Co. Sails Garland Stores and Ranges
Local hardware firm Hawks Hardware Co. highlights its superior quality offerings as it expands presence in Garland stores and ranges for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hawks: Hardware ‘Co
PUTNAM ROWELL WEDDING CELEBRATED IN GOSHEN
Miss Diana Mason Putnam and Mr. George Peters Rowell wed at St James Episcopal church in Goshen at 2 pm with about 150 guests. The ceremony featured Fr J H MecKenzie and Fr E L Roland with a musical program, followed by a reception at the Putnam home and plans to reside at Seventh and Jackson streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Diana Mason Putnam
B. K. Putnam
South Sixth Street
George Peters Rowell
Samuel Rowell
North Fifth Street
St. James Episcopal Church
J. H. MecKenzie
Howe, Ind
E. L. Roland
Margaret van Ness
Sturgis
Mich
Frank Leib
Indianapolis
O. M. Kinnison
Herbert Adams
Gertrude Dausman
Guy W. Dausman
Putnam
Goshen
Commercial Exchange
Rowell
Local deaths and incidents reported across Indiana towns
A summary of multiple local events includes the death of Mrs. Irvin Bair near Fairfield Center after an appendectomy, a toddler from Huntington burning feet on a hot register, a first Huntington county smallpox case prompting a strict quarantine in Roanoke, and about 200 conversions at Kendallville evangelistic meetings led by Rev. W. E. Biederwolf. Governor Marshall plans a December 5 address in Columbia City. Arthur Abbott of Bluffton suffers vocal cord issues. Rev. P. B. Lee, Roanoke seminary principal and publisher, dies in Topeka. Frank Bryant of Pierceton pleads guilty to illegal liquor sale. fined, with plans to pay or delay. Malinda Fronefield of Decatur files divorce from William C. Fronefield for the seventh time. Mrs. David Yates of Huntington injured by a rock thrown at her home. a threatening note found later. News of banker H. R. Smith’s death in Fort Wayne prompts family concern, with his daughter Elizabeth fainting at the stairway and another daughter Addie needing medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Bair
Fairfield Center
DeKalb County
Carl Souers
Huntington
Huntington County
Roanoke
Kendallville
W. E. Biederwolf
Marshall
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Columbia City
Arthur Abbott
Bluffton
PB. Lee
Roanoke Seminary
Roanoke Register
Topeka
Kan
Congregational Church
Frank Bryant
Pierceton
Warsaw
Bryant
Malinda Fronefield
Decatur
William C. Fronefield
David Yates
Yates
H. R. Smith
Hartford City
Fort Wayne
Elizabeth Smith
Addie ‘Smith
Trade inquiry about Independent Coal Co prompts terse reply
A brief, fragmented note asks if trading is possible with the Independent Coal Company. The response is short and dismissive, indicating no clear interest or path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Coal’ ‘Co
Local residents travel and visit relatives in nearby towns
A roundup of movements and visits shows Joe Kramer going to Kennellville, Julius Lyons to Montpelier on business, and Morton Messick returning to South Bend. Numerous locals, including Miss Hettie Merishi of Wilford and the Lair and Opal Smith sisters, spent the day in Kendallville and Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kramer
Kennellville
Julius Lyons
Montpelier
Morton Messick v
South Bend
Hettie Merishi
Wilford
Gosken
Lair
Opal Smith
Kendallville
CL. B. Ross
Wabash
L. B. Austin
Buffalo
Bradford
New York City
W. D. Platter
Petoskey
Mich
Simon Gould
Mt. Clemens
Gould
Elizabeth Moore
David Cobrum
Dunkie
J. Stowtenour
Nappanee
Anna Stentenour
Chas. Aitken
Bristol
Aitken
Elizabeth Shoup
Jane West
Itva
Kessler
Dr. Stoltz
John B. Mayer
Garrett
Goshen
Eli McQuate
Irene Prewnett
Fornt Wayne
Ruth Covert
Warsaw
Benj. Binkley
Painesville
Lake Erie College
Jeannette McKean
Elkhart
Chicago University
Judson Kreeger
Lou Truex
Waukesha
Wis
Huntington
Len Perry
Conrad Jung
Eugene Swigart
Son
Cincinnati
Jeannette Beck
Conservatory of Music
Property transfers involving Elkhart and Goshen listed
A series of real estate deeds shows transfers from Jedediah Gueries to Jennie R Chester and many others. Transactions cover lots and parcels in Elkhart and Goshen with values ranging up to 4 500 dollars, including transfers involving John W Fieldhouse and Harvey Chamberlain.
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Jedediah
Gueries
Jennie R. Chester
Hlkhart
Wm. E. Burris
John F. Boren
Elkhart
William H. Anderson
St. Paul MO
Thurch
Blkhart
George A. Rittel
W. W. Weaver
Nicholas M. Martin
Herman BE
Neilsburg
Tn Elkhart
Geo. Culp
Silas Roose
Olivetp
Albert W. Showelter
Thomas Loy
Benton T
Ethan A. Carpenter
Harriet Ferris
Elkhart Indus. Asso
John W. Fieldhouse
Mary A. Rohrer
John W Fieldhouse
Ilkhart
Frank M. Hayes
Noah Dd. Yoder
Harvey
Rohrer
Eikhart
Milton A. Cornel
Minerva
Marriage Licenses and Births Reported
Marriage licenses list Howard and Mary C Mast in Nappanee, 29. George Peters Rowell in Goshen, 30, with Diana Mason Putnam 22. Elias Hartman Elkhart 28 with Ophelia Seese Wakarusa 26. Twin boys born to Mr and Mrs John M Weaver Harrison township. one died. Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Garrett Ciason this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard , Johnson
Nappanee
Mary C. Mast
George Peters Rowell
Goshen
Diana Mason Putnam
Elias Hartman
Elkhart
Ophelia Seese
Wakarusa
John M. Weaver
Harrison Township
Garrett Ciason
Stolen horse traced from Perry Smith’s barn to Milford
Reports show a horse stolen from Perry Smith’s Kosciusko county barn was driven to Milford. A sick list on the North Side notes illness. Garland store proposition encouraged saving money and Hawks Hardware sold items. A rental listing offers a room in a house with bath and veranda on Queen Street.
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Griven
Milford
Perry Smith
Kosciusko County
Splens
Queen
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. Spohh
George H. Rimpler
Democratic
Samuel F. Spohn
Third Ward
William H Miller
Fifth Ward
James O. Smith
Orlando Hamilton
Councilman
Sylvanus Cripe
Edward Rimpler
John C. Sheridan
John B. Cripe
Henry Cripe
Chas. Kohler
J. O
Smith
George Evans
J. A. Arthur
Tf Am
Noble Miller
Eaves
Miller
Noble
Rimpler
First Ward
George A. Beck
Hamilton
Fourth Ward
Sol Dembulsky
Mr. Hamilton
Harry A. Butterfield
Frank P. Spangler
Max Malin
Andrew J. Ford
Cripe
Malin
Tee Oo
Dea Vines
Ford
Totad Ck
Mr. Cripe
A. B. Witt
Witt
Mr. Rimpler
Dr. Hollingsworth
Sheridan
Hollingsworth
Frank Cline
Democrats
Federation OF Labor
Sds
IGDH
Police
Society News
American Express Co
Lake Shore
N. Y
P. O
President Taft
Irwin Opera House
Kilgore
Marion
Marcus M. Kilgore
Garland
Hawks ‘Hardware Co
Hawks Hardware Co
Democrat
Inds
le Te ‘Brooks
Coal & Feed
Big Grond
Putnam Rowell
Strius
Mlex
North Side
Hawks Hardware, Co
West
Madison
Ste
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