Air lift test confirms 4 million gallon capacity for Rock Run wells
Consulting engineers Maltby Klackie and contractor William Harman report on a new air lift system in Rock Run city water works. Twelve wells now feed the system, with a projected 3.5 to 4 million gallons daily. Water judged exceptionally pure. creek water will not be pumped into mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maltby
Klackie
Chicago
William Harman
Tiffin, O
Shafer
Rock Run Creek
Wa. Harman
Laidlaw- Dunn
Forger Guilty in Worthless Check Case at St Joseph
Jack Bannruthers testified in St Joseph Michigan denying charges of passing worthless checks to J B Andrews and Walter Kaisel in Warsaw Indiana and Crum al Coloma Henry 5S. The jury deliberated about 20 minutes before returning a guilty verdict. The defendant Jack Dannruthers faces sentencing in St Joseph Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dannruthers
St. Joseph
Mich
Jack Bannruthers
J. B. Andrews
Walter Kaisel
Warsaw
Ind
Henry 5S
Crumal Coloma
Andrews
W. A. Walker
Jury Deadlocks in Sailor Paternity Case
The superior court jury in the state ex rel Nora Sailor v Clarence Sailor disagreed last night. The case will be tried again next term as Mrs Sailor accuses her husband of marrying to avoid paternity, then deserted her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Nora Sailor
Clarence Sailor
Mortuary Notes From Harrison and Elkhart
MORTUARY RECORDS report Buzzard Lizzie, age 65, died at home in Harrison township from chronic liver trouble. no funeral arrangements yet. Catherine Wilson, age 83, mother of Miss Margaret Wilson a Hik hart teacher, died last evening. Wm F Zimmerman, age 40, died in Elkhart from complications. survived by mother seven sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzzard
hLizzie Buzzard
Harrison Township
Wilson
Catherine Wilson
Margaret Wilson
Hikhart
Zimmerman
Wm. F. Zimmerman
Elkhart
Woman Injured After Fall at South Main Home
Mrs. Calvin Rummel fell down a stairway at her South Main Street home yesterday afternoon. She struck her head and was pinned between a stairstep and the stairway door, requiring effort to free herself and suffering bad bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Rummel
South Main Street
Coon Hunt Planned by Loyal American Sewing Circle
The Loyal American Sewing Circle will host a coon hunt at their hall on Saturday night in the Charnley block. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charnley Block
Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Jesse Donovan Gar rett
A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Jesse Donovan of Garrett. The First English Lutheran church ladies hold a pastry sale at Styers furniture store Saturday Oct 2. They will have home made bread cake pie doughnuts cookies baked beans and salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Donovan
Garrett
Hottest Knox County vote sparks wet and dry clash
In Vincennes on September 30 the local option campaign draws heavy turnout with over 10 000 votes expected by close. Both wets and dries claim victory as city wet influence battles rural dry regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Knox County
Democratic Committeemen Called to Meet Tonight
Democratic city central committee chairman J. W. Replogle calls ten committeemen to meet at his office at 7 30 this evening to plan for the upcoming municipal campaign. The group includes Frank Baker Spangter Knapp Witt Bowser Kran Lewis Krutz Winters and Matthews. The party forecasts wide support for the splendid ticket and aims to mobilize voters across Goshen. Election day is four weeks away on November 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Replogle
Democratic City Central Committee
Frank Baker
Frank Spangter
Vinton Knapp
Charles C. Witt
George E. Bowser
Wm. P. Kran
Sam Lewis
George Krutz
Wilson Winters
James Matthews
Goshen
Republicans Elect D. J. Troyer City Chairman
The Republican city central committee organizes with D. J. Troyer as chairman and Earl Cissell as secretary and Irvin Kelly as treasurer. Committeemen span ten precincts from Fred Vallance in the First to Chyrde H. Days in the Tenth, including Earl Cissell and Irwin Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Troyer
Republican City Central Committee
T Earl Cissell
JiIrvin Kelly
Fred Vallance
Earl Cissell
Chas. A. Blough
J. G. Knox
H. M. Widner
T Irwin Kelly
O. A
Shoup Murphy Hines and Stofer Named in Goshen Notice
Clem G Shoup of Goshen aged 25 Katherine Murphy also of Goshen 25 Nathan Boyd Hines of Elkhart 27 and Grace Maude Stofer of Hudson Indiana 27 appear in a local notice listing residents and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem G. Shoup
Goshen
Katherine Murphy
Nathan Boyd Hines
Elkhart
Grace
Maude-Stofer
Hudson, Ind
Local sick list notes injuries from football game
Louis Leidner is sick at his home on South Main street and Marshal Self is indisposed. Louis Bachelor broke one of the fingers on his left hand while playing football yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Leidner
South Main Street
Marshal Self
Louis Bachelor
Taft at the Irwin Opera House Tonight
Taft visits the Irwin Opera House for a one night event with all seats five cents apiece. Tickets are affordable and expected to draw a large local crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Irwin Opera ‘House
Murphy Shoup Nuptials Quietly Celebrated at St Johns
Miss Katherine Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Murphy and Mr Clem Shoup son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Shoup were married at St Johns Catholic church parsonage by Father Eberle. Relatives attended a dinner at the Murphy home and the couple left by train for Battle Creek and Detroit. They will reside at 116 South Eighth Street after next week. Shoup works as an embalmer for E Culp and Son. both families are well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns Parsonage
Katherine £. Murphy
Richard Murphy
East Jefferson Street
Clem Shoup
Elmer HE. Shoup
Queen Street
North Side
St. Johns Catholic Church
Father Eberle
Murphy
Shoup
Battle Creek
Detroit
South Eighth Street
E. Culp & Son
Syracuse Liquor Case Targets Clark Druckamiller
In Warsaw a jury heard evidence in a Syracuse liquor selling without license case against Clark Druckamiller. Private detectives Kuesport and Seattle testified they bought liquor from Druckamiller at his livery barn. Druckamiller said the liquor was for Cromwell buyers, with one detective paying in advance. A pint of whiskey and two beers remained in the courtroom dry town for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Druckamiller
Syracuse
Warsaw
Drucksmiller
Kuesport
Seattle
South Bend
Druckamiller
Hig Livery Barn
Salem fair premiums paid by bank this year
Premiums awarded at the county fair will be paid by Salem Bank as soon as the list is completed and published by Secretary Yoder. When the list appears, go to the bank and collect your money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Bank
Yoder
Wire stringing advances on toll line to Wabash
Ten tons of telephone wire are being strung south of Warsaw for the new toll line to Wabash. Construction has started and is expected to finish by October 20. The project is estimated to cost the company about $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Wabash
County Official Denied Sewage Injunction in Churubusco Case
County Commissioner Geiger a local merchant and leading town figure failed to stop a proposed sewer project after Circuit Judge Wrigley ruled he could not obtain an injunction against the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geiger
Churubusco
Wrigley
Hand Car Accident Injures Two Workers Near Millersburg
A Hungarian employee for Lake Shore at Millersburg fell from a hand car and was run over, suffering serious injuries and receiving care at the Millersburg boarding car. A second man who fell was also badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Attorney Treesh Admitted to Bar in Kosciusko Circuit
Syracuse lawyer John M. Treesh is admitted to practice in the Kosciusko county circuit court on proof of qualification by examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Treesh
Syracuse
Kosciusko County
Kinney Named Assistant Warden at Illinois Reformator
C E Kinney formerly of Goshen and Elkhart accepts the position of assistant warden at the Illinois reformator for boys in St Charles. The move places him in a leadership role at the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E Kinney
Goshen and Elkhart
Illinois Re ‘Formator For
St. Charles
Miss May Dyer Accepted at Longcliff Asylum
Miss May Dyer of Osolo township daughter of Tom Dyer has been accepted at the Longcliff asylum at age 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longcliff
May Dyer
Osolo Township
Tom Dyer
Longcliff Asylum
Hit by Handcar Leaves Man with Blood Poisoning
George Lantz of near Millersburg was struck by a Lake Shore handcar days ago and now suffers blood poisoning. A local report notes the incident amid other brief items including a theater feature at Irwin Opera House and a Chicago Taft capital scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lantz
Millersburg
Rock Run Ditch Hearing Arouses Many Farmers
Elkhart circuit court docket for October lists 85 civil and nine criminal cases. Commissioners’ court opens Monday with Rock Run ditch petition and anticipated remonstrance. Local interest centers on dredging amid railways and waterworks concerns. Liquor license applications may follow as prelude to a Supreme Court ruling expected Oct 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highty
Elkhart Circuit Court
Grand
Pelit
Commissioners’ Court
Rock Run Ditch
Clinton Township
Lake Shore
Goshen
Lou W. Vail
Deahl
Elkhart
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Lewis F. Case
Edward A. Fisher
Case & Fisher, Liverymen
George Bryson
Julius
Charles Winer
John Masson
Horace E. Eckhouse
Eugene Moriarity
Fisher-Wingerhoff
Important Damage Suit To Be Heard In St Joseph Court
Charles A Johnson sues Lake Shore for damages after a railroad crash left him with the loss of an arm and leg. The case moved from Laporte County to St Joseph County after a supreme court reversal. The verdict in the original trial favored the plaintiff for 16000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Charles A. Johnson
Lake Shore
Laporte County
Supreme Court
St. Joseph County
Johnson
Tom Casey Nearly Wins County Fair Attendance Guess
LEVEL HEADED TOM CASEY comes within five of the number of paid admissions at the Elkhart county fair. The prize dining set from Smith Clark Co. goes to Thomas 4 Casey of the North Side for guessing 21 217, within five of the exact 21 212. Other close guesses include Frank Shafer 21 200 George Hinderer 21 1938 H D Rough 21 222 Grace Lehman 21 220 and more. Casey earns recognition as a county fair attendance estimator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith- Clark Co
Elkhart County Fair
Thos
Casey
North Side
Frank Shafer
George Hinderer
H. D. Rough
Grace Lehman
Burl Neterer
George Bemenderfer
Isaac Charpie
Warren E. Berlin
Eli Ames
Tom Casey
Notable Local Obituaries and Political Moves Collected
Obituaries include John Neusbaumer 86 in Wells County Nottingham township and Mrs. Caroline Cramer 68 east of Decatur. Political notes show Lafayette Republicans nominating Overesch for mayor and James H. Rose boom for appellate judge. Peru Mayor campaign debate over Wallace circus voting timing. Fire protection in Lagro eyed, Huntington seeks new telephone franchise, and Marion elects Philip Matter bank president. Cadence of small-town life includes marriages, forgery confession in Columbia City, and birthright claim of Nathan Lancaster in Wells County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neusbaumer
Nottingham Township
Wells County
Henry B. Overesch
Lafayette
Caroline Cramer
Decatur
A. M. Cummins
United Brethren Church
Pleasant Lake
Peru
Wallace Theatre
James H. Rose
Auburn
Lagro
Mace Simpson
Marion
Kendallville Fair
Wallace Circus
William Line
Columbia City
Phoebe North
United Telephone Company
Huntington
Philip Matter
Citizens’ State Bank
Hartford City
Henry Smith
Fort Wayne
Keystone
Regimental Reunion in Elkhart for Ninth Infantry
Arrangements are complete for the annual Ninth Infantry reunion in Elkhart. The gathering will occur Friday and Saturday at the Shiloh Post hall of the G A R. The regiment was organized in Elkhart and left there early in the war. Exercises marking the anniversary are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Infantry
Elkhart
Shiloh
G A. R
Runaway Collision Injures Nappanee Woman
Mia Jacob Danner daughter of J J Kuhn of Nappanee was driving between Millwood and Etna Green when her horse reared at a passing car. The rig tilted and she was thrown sustaining painful bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Jacob Danner
J. J. Kuhn
Nappanee
Millwood
Etna Green
Narrow Escape on Clinton Street Car Backing
Mrs. Ben Davis narrowly avoided being struck by a Winona baggage car backed into Clinton Street from Main last evening. A small child with her helped save her from the danger as the incident unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis
Winona
Clinton Street
Main
Subsidy election slated in Kosciusko townships Oct 11
Voters in Lake and Clay townships Kosciusko County will decide on a subsidy to aid the proposed Wabash Warsaw trolley line. Election day is October 11 to determine public financial support for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake
Clay
Kosciusko
Warsaw
Free Lecture on Negro Education at Goshen College
Ge F. Richings of Urbana will deliver a free illustrated lecture on Negro education tonight at Goshen College. The talk will cover educational opportunities and challenges, with visual aids to enhance understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge F. Richings
Urbana
Goshen College
Winona Interurban Hit Man Flagging at Beck Crossing
William Buzzard a Dunkard minister from four miles south of New Paris was struck by a northbound Winona interurban at Beck Crossing while attempting to flag the motorman. His right arm was broken with severe injuries to a finger on the left hand. he received care from Dr. Christopher in New Paris and was later taken home. The motorman crew denied responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck Crossing
William Buzzard
New Paris
Beck’s
Buzzard
Winona
Hughes elected president of Indiana Federation of Labor
John Hughes of Indianapolis won the Indiana Federation of Labor presidency at the South Bend convention, defeating Edgar A. Perkins who led the group for 14 years. Perkins did not attend due to health. O. P. Smith of Logansport was re elected vice president. Charles Fox chosen for district 11 of the United Mine Workers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hughes
Indianapolis
Brewery Workers and Associated Trades’ Unions
Indiana Federation of Labor
South Bend
Edgar A. Perkins
Perkins
Hughes
O. P. Smith
Logansport
Charles Fox
United Mine Workers of America
Safe theft at Dead and Deahl offices nets small cash
A noon hour break in at Dead and Deahl offices yielded under $5 from an unlocked safe. Thief targeted the small steel money drawer between 12 10 and 12 50 while the offices were empty. Two wooden drawers were opened with no valuables taken. no clues reported. Rumors of robberies at the Economy store could not be confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dead and Deahl
Oliver Hotel to Undergo Major Enlargement in South Bend
The Oliver hotel in South Bend will be extensively enlarged with an annex on the Reynolds property at the Washington and Lafayette streets corner. Construction on the new annex starts in spring while the current Oliver office building reconstruction completes per original plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
South Bend J
Reynolds
Washington and
Lafayette Streets
Nappanee Woman Pickpocket Nabbed at Bremen Fairgrounds
Mrs War ren Terwilliger of Nappanee caught in act of snatching a purse from a little girl. Officers at the Bremen fair grounds nabbed the suspect and she was jailed in Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
Warren Terwilliger
Bremen Fair Grounds
Plymouth
Conference to Settle French Lick Gambling Cases
Gov Marshall Attorney General Bingham and District Attorney Miller arranged a conference to settle the French Lick gambling cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
Marshall
Bingham
Miller
John Given Light Fine at Marion for Night Soil Dumping
John C. Hisey formerly of Goshen was fined one dollar plus costs for dumping night soil within Marion city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Marion
John C. Hisey
Goshen
Fort Wayne Trolley Project Inches Toward Realization
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette asserts the Fort Wayne to South Bend trolley line via Nappanee, long planned, is nearing construction, signaling a likely rapid advance in regional transit development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Nappanee
Will Have Citizens Ticket Faces Straight Republican
Nappanee politicians announced a citizens ticket will run against the straight Republican slate in local races. The move signals a structured opposition to the current party slate and outlines campaign contrasts for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Nappanee
Truant Officer in Nappanee Audiences Big Night at Opera House
Jesse L. Heerner the truant officer toured Nappanee to investigate truancy cases. Tonight a big show at the Trwin opera house features President Taft the Cook Sisters' Quartette and moving pictures priced at nickel prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Opera House
Taft
Chicago
Giants
Cubs
Cook Sisters
A. Nickel
Nappanee
Jesse L. Heerner
Trwin Opera House
Feels Good To Be Human Despite The Struggles
A brief note reflects on comfort and acceptance amid ongoing personal challenges. It suggests a moment of reassurance and a positive outlook despite obstacles, highlighting resilience and self care.
Local names and travel notes from a Midwest town
A long list of residents and visitors across Indiana and neighboring states records arrivals, departures, and travels. Chauncey Bonner from Chicago, Peter Banfield in South Bend, Leroy Noel to Anderson, James Bradigan from Albia, Milo Cripe from Indianapolis, and many more are noted with trips to Chicago, Detroit, and regional towns.
Italian Helpers Leave Elk Hart to Return to Italy
Frank Fanazza and Pedro Sugini two Italian helpers at the Lake Shore shops in Elk Hart will depart Friday for their old homes in Italy. Fanazza says after settling affairs in Italy he will bring his wife and return to live in the United States, noting America is good enough for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Frank Fanazza
Pedro’ Sugini
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Italy
Avid Thes
United States
Fa ‘Nazza
Train departures and weather hinder Kendallville travelers
About 30 Goshenites left for Kendallville on the early morning train and many went on the noon train. Threatening weather kept hundreds at home, as Kendallville has suffered for years with rain and hay weather interfering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Kendalville
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Mortuary Record
Coon Hunt
Democratic
Margaret E. Jenkinson
Belle Jenkinson
North Fifth Street
Owen L. Stauffer
Martin V. Kester
M. E
Kay N. Spencer
New York
Guy Dausman
Jacob Wager
Myron C. Dow, Jr
Winona Bible Circle
Lbrary
Ada Campbell
Frank Lake
Lady Maccabees
East
Madison Street
Searchlight
Club
Wakarusa
Simon Blough
South Highth Street
Hawks: Hardware Co
Circuit and Commissioners
Rock Run
Garland
Majestic
Hawks Hawkware
McCohahay
Officers
Chauncey Bonner
Chi
Flint
W. Paschall
C. J. Casey
Ligonier
Dire
John Rigney
J. H. Herring
Haw
Claire
James Himes
Leesburg
A. E. Keith
J. EB. Short
Albert Hope
Donald
Thomas A. Footer
Iowa City
Visi
Arthur Cox
Benj. Bishop
Benton Harbor
Levi Shrock
Daisy Sweet
H. E. Reafsnyder Enrou
Elastic Pointer
Walter Stanley
H. F. Freed
New York City
BE. Keith
Fred Vinson
A. R. Rhoads
Court House
Nate Manrow
Dr. Irwin
Piqua
Emma Garver
D. M. Bowser
Muncie
Jerome Alderman
Tekamah
Neb
Alderman
Frank Alderman
Alterman
E. W. Baker
Stephens & Baker
Arno Baker
Grant
Leipsic
Germany
Baker
Pottsdam
East Ee
Plattsburg
Newark
Alkhkart
Stephens, & Baker
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