British Columbia man seeks Elkhart fiancée in Goshen
Joseph Montello of Pilot Bay BC writes to Miss Lizzie Beers of Elkhart claiming they planned marriage after he sent a registered letter on the 12th with money for her transportation to Illot Bay. Local inquiry finds no confirmation and letters with checks arrive for Miss Beers but misaddressed or forwarded. speculation grows that Beers may be deceiving gullible suitors.
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Daily Times
Joseph Montelle
Pilot Bay
British Columbia
Joseph
Lizzie Beers
Goshian
Ms Beers
Montello
Elkhart
Lizzie Bars
Hikhart
Il Hart
Will Sell Vawter Park at Lake Wawasee Next Spring
J T Vawter proprietor of Vawter Park Lake Wawasee says he will sell the resort next spring after illness and his wife’s death left him focused on other ventures. The park has become a popular summer and fishing resort with many patrons and former guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wawasee
J.T. Vawter
Air Hose Burst Causes Sudden Stop Near Lake Shore Tracks
An air hose broke on freight No 73 at North Main Street crossing at 9 AM this morning. The incident occurred on a stock car five cars back from the engine on a westbound run, causing several couplings to break and derailing the caboose rear tracks. The train halted abruptly with only a slight delay reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
North Main Street
A Visit From J. C. Root To South Bend
Fidelity Camp No. 28 Woodmen of the World met in South Bend hall to arrange entertainment for Sovereign Commander J. C. Root of Omaha Nebraska. He will appear in the city Thursday evening December 13. A venue is to be secured, likely one of the opera houses, with an invitation extended to the local camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Camp
Woodmen of the World
W. O. W. Hall
South Bend
J. C. Root
Omaha
Neb
Elkhart Normal School Holds Graduation Exercises
At the Elkhart Normal School graduation Wednesday at Bucklen Theatre Goshenites contributed to the program. Miss Ethel Croop played a piano solo Dr H Al Vannuys gave the invocation and diplomas were presented with an address by Hon A S Zook. Twenty two graduates in this year’s class. Bishop N Castle of the A B church will leave for his home near Portland Ore at week’s end and return to Elkhart in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Normal School
Bucklen Theatres
Ethel Croop
Goshen
H. al. Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
A. S. Zook
N. Castle
A. B. Church
Elkhart
Portland
Ore
Inherited Scrofula Treated by Hood’s Sarsaparilla
A 18 year old from Clio and a 13 year old from Parker City suffered scrofula with neck swelling and sores. They claimed Hood’s Sarsaparilla cured their scrofula and the scrofulous disposition, after poor results from other treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. T. Snyder
Union St
Teoy
Clio
Vie
Mortgage Burned as Wells Memorial Church Reopens
Wells Memorial Lutheran Church on the North Side faces a debt crisis no more as Rev. Alexander McLaughlin leads efforts to raise funds. Tomorrow at 7 15 p m the mortgage will be burned in a public ceremony with Rev Charles B E Rice presiding. Rev H L Yarger will deliver the address and conduct the burning. The revival began last evening with Rev C E Rice preaching and continues tonight under Rev D A Kuhn with C G Garber guiding the praise service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. BE. Rice
Lutheran Synod
H. L. Yarger
D. D
Atchison, Kan
Board of Church Extension
C E Rice
D. A. Kuhn
C. G. Garber
Christmas Shopping Admonition and Timely Advice
A festive urging to begin Christmas shopping now to avoid last minute rush. It warns last minute gifts bring fatigue and unsatisfactory purchases, and encourages studying ads and taking time to select meaningful remembrances for friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Mark Twain
Timsday
Cosbey & Jones Furniture Firm Dissolves February 1
The Cosbey & Jones firm will dissolve on February 1 as H F Cosbey retires while E L Jones continues the business alone. The firm, a long standing local success established in 1894, will see Jones carry on with its stock and store attracting public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosbey & Jones
H. F. Cosbey
E. L. Jones
Cosbey
Jones
Kauffman & Cosbey
Elkhart Council Accepts Partial Contract Reduction
The Elkhart city council voted to accept a compromise reducing contract price by 20 to 25 percent for payments to Central Bermudez and a guaranty bond holder. Work will now be paid for under the adjusted terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Central Bermudez Company
Local Poultry Show Winners Receive Prizes at La Porte
Local winners of prizes at the Southern Michigan Poultry Show held in La Porte last week received their awards this morning. J. A. Babcock earned a silver cup for first on white Plymouth Rocks and Geo Babcock took first on buff bantams.
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la Porte
J. A. Babcock
Qeo
Babcock
Railway merger inked to form St Joseph Valley line
Vice President Smith of the Indians Railway Company would secure his franchise for the electric line into Niles. If approved the present inter urban system would consolidate under the name St Joseph Valley Railway Co.
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Smith
The
Indians Railway Company
Niles
St. Joseph
Death of a Pioneer Jesse D. Vail Dies of Pneumonia
Elkhart county pioneer and early Goshen merchant Jesse D. Vail, a founder of the local Republican party and stockholder in the Goshen Times, died after a brief pneumonia illness. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM at the Heaven residence with Rev. C. C. Cissell. Vail, born March 31 1814 in Fayette County Pennsylvania, lived in Benton and Goshen, served as county commissioner 1860-1865, and left a large family and several survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Republican Party
Goshen Times
Jesse D. Weil
Amasa Hoovens
South Highth Street
Goshen
Hoovens
Society of Friends
Jessa D. Vail
Fayette County
Charles
Benton
Vail & Banta
C. D. Vail
Jesse Vail
Vail
Benton Township
Augusta Cope
Samuel
Sarah
Lewis
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Republican County Central Committee
Louis W
Geo. Kinneson
Emily Hoovens
Frank Eyeman
Chicago
Frank Prickett
Albion
Ind
Edward Vail
Iowa
Rachel Smith
Ohio
Goshen to Niles Electric Railway Plan Promised
Vice President J M Smith of the Indiana Electric Railway Co plans a Goshen to Niles line via Buchanan with construction set to begin in spring. Niles has granted franchise and rural right of way is being secured as Goshen aims to become a four-spoke rail hub linking South Bend Wawasee Orland and Niles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Indiana Electric Railway Company
Goshen
Niles
St. Joseph
Buchanan
South Bend
Wawasee
Orland
Two Red Men Elect New Officers
Two Red Men elected officers: Sherman RuTon as Sachem, W. J. Ogle as Senior Sagamore, W. BR. McGarvey as Senior Sagamore, Daniel Ganger as Prophet, H. L. Wean as Chief of Records, S. J. Stoutenour as Keeper of Waumpum, J. D Overholt as Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman RuTon
W. J. Ogle
Sagamore
W. BR. McGarvey
Daniel Ganger
H. L. Wean
S. J. Stoutenour
Waumpum
J. D Overholt
Doctor Hani Attends Weekly Pension Board Meeting
Dr Hani attended the regular weekly meeting of the pension examining board in Goshen today. He has not missed a meeting since his appointment in June 1893, according to the Elkhart Review.
Mrs Austin’s Pancakes Prove Fast and Highly Sought
Mrs Austin’s famous pancakes are praised for speed and taste, with readers noting they vanish quickly and inspire continued requests. The light batter and quick prep are highlighted as standout qualities.
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Mrs. Austin
Court and police matters from Goshen and surrounding areas
A. E. Davis is recommitted to Longcliffe asylum after mental deterioration. Silk thieves in Beloit target Bert Bailey Co.. two suspects sought. W. H. Hawks robbery case unsolved. John Schrock fined for association crime. Samuel Self apprehends suspect in Ida Miller’s house. Liquor licenses granted to several Elkhart and adjacent town applicants. Pony found in York township. Hascall admitted to Longcliffe. Foreclosure suit filed by Julia Avery against Atkinson and Funk for 750.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suk
Samuel E. Self
Beloit
Wis
Bert Bailey & Co
Bloomington
Dutch Morgan
Heiss
W. H. Hawks
John Schrock
Clinton Township
Justice Young
John
Goshen
Samuel Self
Ida Miller
Lewis B. Tracy
Elkhart
Julia A. Avery
Rachael A. and
Wm Atkinson
Della Funk
Officers elected for Ladies of the MacCabees term
The Ladies of the Mac cabees elected officers for the forthcoming term led by Past Lady Commander Mrs. Frank Crowell and Lady Commander Mrs. Ephraim Culp. Other posts include lieutenant Mrs. Peter Palmer, record keeper Mrs. Charles Barber, finance keeper Mrs. Rena Van Tassell, chaplain Mrs. Julia Galpin, sergeant Mrs. Clapp, mistress at arms Mrs. M. KE. Harter, sentinel Mrs. Krank Matzdorf, picket Mrs. Benj. Clay, guard Mrs. P. Caton, banner bearers Mrs. A. J. Parks Mrs. A. Swart Mrs. Jas. Strine, pianist Mrs. F. M. Ihrig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Maccabees
Frank Crowell
Ephraim Culp
Peter Palmer
Charles Barber
Rena van Tassell
Julia Galpin
Clapp
M. KE. Harter
Sentinel
Krank Matzdorf
Benj. Clay
P. Caton
A. J. Parks
A. Swart
Jas. Strine
F. M. Ihrig
Goshen Burglar Wears Silk Hat In Odd Greed for Style
The Elkhart Truth reports Goshen faces a shocking crime wave with a burglar who, in a local quip, dresses in patent leathers and evening wear. Citizens discuss the bold thief at home and in town, noting his unusual attire and imprinted social presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehrkhart
Goshen
Shiretown
Elkhart
Knights of the Maccabees Elect New Officers
The Knights of the Maccabees last night elected J. A. Strine as Commander A. Rutan as Lieut Commander O Watts as R E D D Fitch as D D Chaplain D G Baker as Sergeant I Meyers as Master of Arms F S Cotherman as First Guard F Kimpler as Second Guard C O Brady as Sentinel C J Ruple as Picket W S Kreider as Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Maccabees
J. A. Strine
A. Rutan
O. Watts
R. E
D. D. Fitch
F. K
B. P. McDonald
D. G. Baker
I. Meyers
F. S. Cotherman
Firs
F. Kimpler
C. O Brady
Sentinel
C. J. Ruple
W. 8. Kreider
Unruly horse breaks free on local streets
An unmanageable horse escaped from a barn on Cottage avenue last evening and fled west toward Washington street. It was driven onto the John Penrod residence lawn where considerable damage occurred before being recaptured near the L. L. Johnson residence on East Jefferson street.
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Cottage Avenue
Washington Street
John Penrod
L. L. Johnson
East
Jefferson Street
Disturbance Reported by Night Patrol on North Side
Police arrested two burly tramps last night on North Side after they caused a disturbance. Several women on North Main street were badly frightened by the insolent conduct.
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North Side
North Main Street
Reformed church to build new South Bend chapel
The synod of the east notifies the Reformed church of South Bend that it is ready to construct a new house of worship in the city costing at least 35000 dollars and will deed the building outright to the South Bend congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church of
South Bend
Synod of the East
Purify Blood Pills Promoted For Skin Ailments
An advert touts Knox Stomach Tablets as a blood purifier to clear the skin of pimples and blotches. The claim asserts pure blood removes poisons and promises fifty doses for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
New School Hours Interview With Supt Rieman
Interview with Supt J F Rieman defends proposed school hours change arguing longer morning sessions suit modern demands. He notes improvements in attendance and discipline, cites daylight and pupil welfare, and says earlier start aligns with working parents while keeping core subjects intact.
Kellys celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary with family dinner
Mr and Mrs Mathias Kelly marked fifty years of marriage at their South Sixth Street home with a 6:00 PM dinner for about sixty relatives. Guests arriving from afar to join the golden event include Mrs W Gandern of Pioneer Ohio and Mrs Andrew Graham with Louis W Kelly of Pulaski Ohio Mr and Mrs F G Tallerday of Waterloo Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathias Kelly
H. B. Kelly
South Sixth Street
W. Gandern
Pioneer
Ohio
Andrew Graham
Louis W. Kelly
Pulaski
F. G. Tallerday
Waterloo
Iowa
Farm Shredder Accident Claims Pollock Arm
John O Pollock, son of Dr G W Pollock, lost his right arm below the shoulder in a corn shredder accident at the Philip Nye farm in Jefferson township. The mishap occurred around 3 pm while he assisted others. medical help arrived about three hours later and doctors amputated the injured limb. Pollock, married last Thanksgiving to Nellie Jetty, had worked for Nye eight years.
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John O. Pollock
G. W. Pollock
North Side
Philip Nye
Jefferson Township
E. E
W.N. Ash
J. M. Ihbrig
J. M. Snapp
Mr. Pollock
Mr. Nye
Nellie Jetty
Diploma Mills Targeted by Indiana Medical Board
The Indiana state board of medical registration reports several bogus colleges operating in the state without authority and recommends prosecutions to the full extent of the law. Diplomas from these schools will be rejected by county clerks for registration. The list includes American Electric Medical College Cincinnati American Health College Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery Indianapolis Curtis Physio Medical College Cincinnati Dutton Medical College Cincinnati Electric Medical College Philadelphia Hygeia Medical College Cincinnati Illinois Medical College Chicago Independent Medical College Chicago Indiana College of Medicine and Midwifery Indianapolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Medical Registration and Examination
Indiana
American Electrc Medical College
Cincinnati
American Health College
College of Medicine and Surgery
Indianapolis
Curtis Physio Medical College
Dutton Medical College
Electrc Medical College
Philadelphia
Hygeia Medical College
Illinois Medical College
Chicago
Independent Medical College
Indiana College of Medicine and Midwifery
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted by Local Resident in Goshen
A Goshen resident Mr J Albert Snyder states after kidney trouble and typhoid fever Doan's Kidney Pills cured him. He recounts backache swelling and painful loins then relief after using the pills at Hawks drugstore. He notes a later fall worsened his back but Doan's again helped and he returned to work. Doan's Kidney Pills cost 50c per box with a free sample offer from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Goshen
J. Albert Snyder
417 First Street
Dean
Hawks
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Court actions and local fines in Indiana and Ohio
State of Indiana v Busse ended with a guilty plea and a $22.85 fine plus costs for allowing a minor to loiter in a saloon. Michael Shultz jailed after a £10.50 fine for overindulgence. Appeals filed in Indiana cases Brity and Cripe. Horse theft reported in Hillards Ohio with a $35 reward. Marriage licenses issued to Eli Straub and Jennie Moyer. County commissioners in session settling bills and planning liquor license grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Times
State of
Indiana
Henry Busse
Gerald Kenreich
Sophia Kenreich
Michael Shultz
George W. Farrell
W. P. Brity
Daniel Cripe
Circuit Court
Eli
Straub
Sioux City
Iowa
Jennie R. Moyer
Burr Oak
Mich
Board of County Commissioners
Could Cure Capsules Offered by Geo W Rule
Krause's Could Cure prepared in convenient capsule form claims speedy cure of obstinate cases. Price 25 cents. Sold by Geo. W. Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Geo. W. Rule
Mortuary Notices and Clergy Move in Brief
The Daily Times reports multiple obituaries and notices. Mrs. Claude Garmer aged 23 died after a two week illness. funeral Thursday at 2 from her parents’ home. Emil Grosh of Toledo died suddenly and will be buried there after shipping. Mrs. Sarah Hullinger a Goshen native died in Warren township at 77. funeral held today in South Bend. Mrs. Elmer Harrold died at 30 with no details. Rev J A Eby, longtime Castle U B pastor, accepts Greensburg PA church pastor post after resigning planned December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Times
Claude Garmer
Zora Motto
van Motto
Sam’l. Motto
Emil Grosh
Toledo
Aveline Chamberlain
Sarah Hullinger
Goshen
Warren Township
St. Joseph County
South Bend
J. A. Eby
Castle U. B. Church
Elkhart
First United Brethren Church
Greensburg
Eby
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Health
An ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as developing rich healthy blood to prevent coughs and pneumonia. It notes the American Express company opened a branch money order office in J. J. Lantz's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
American Express Company
J. J. Lantz
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Montelle Alleg
Malling
Vawter Park
Woodcraft
Scroatula
Wells
WISE
Ray
Firma of
Mr. Cosbey
Jesse D. Vail
J. McM. Smith
Red Men
A. E. Davis
Longcliffe
Goshen Pharmaces
Kreider
W. Q. Elliott
Baliff
George Krutz
George Hascall
Longcliffe Asylum
L, CO
T. M
Maccabee
Supt. Rieman
J. F. Rieman
Tres
Rieman
City Board of Education
Superintendent of Schools
Board of Education
Pollochk
Phil Nye
Bogus Diploma Mills
Medical College
Warner
Civilized World
Ashland Ave
Warner's Safe Cure Co
Bright
Werner
Jof Rose
Warner's Safe Cure
Rochester, 2v
Officie
Horne
Hillards
Marshal Self
the Mortuary Record
Elmer Herrold
Cosbey & Jones Furniture
China
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