Saloons

The Corner Saloon opened in June of 1879. Ed Brown and George Mclaughlin owned it together. In 1892, Ed Brown sold his interest to George.

Once it was found that McLaughlin was living in Union Township but voting in Locke Township. Since he lived in Union then technically he shouldn’t have received a liquor license to sell in Locke Township. Due to Nappanee being in two townships an exception was made.

In January 1902, no liquor licenses were given to the salons in Nappanee. Daniel Zook argued that Nappanee needed to stay a dry town. In April 1902, McLaughlin received his liquor license. In October of 1909, Goshen police came to Nappanee to find a “blind tiger” and they had search warrants to search Mr. Laughlin’s place. His place was formerly a saloon-turned “soda parlor”. The police found and confiscated 2 barrels partially filled with pint bottles of beer, some wine, a gallon of whiskey, and other spirits. In March of 1910, he was acquitted of the charge. If he would have been convicted then he would have had a $50 fine and 30 days in jail.

Another saloon was Mahler Saloon. It operated until November 1893. It was managed by Wiggins and Mahler. Wiggins disposed of interest to Mahler at the time. Mahler saloon would have been where Rue 152 is now.