Unusually sorrowful toll as Elkhartans head south for new homes
A telegram to Rev. A B Yoder reports Marie Bontrager three died of black diphtheria in Palacios Texas. The Bontragers Levi Mann and two Mann brothers had moved from Elkhart to a Texas farm life when their child fell ill. Quarantine looms for the other travelers.
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A. B. Yoder
Hubbard Avenue
Marie
John Bontrager
Palacios
Tex
Palaciosa
Mann Brothers
Bontrager
Elkhart
Wolf Avenue
Death-Dealing Train Incident Near Toledo
Miss May Cook, returning from Cincinnati, rode the Lake Shore train that struck and killed Thomas Mulhollks, his wife, and their two horses at a crossing near Toledo last Thursday. The couple had paused for a westbound freight and drove onto the tracks without noticing the passenger train until it was almost upon them. The engineer tried to stop the train but could not avert the collision. Passengers were jolted by the emergency brakes. some, including Miss Cook, glimpsed the bodies and buggy as they were hurled through the air, though the sight was brief.
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Miss May Cook
Cincinnati
Lake Shore
Thomas Mulholeks
Toledo
Miss Cook
Fire Service Shuffle and Suicide Case Report
Rohn Lee moved from Fire Station No 3 to Central Station to fill the position left by Assistant Truck Driver Harl Garl, who died December 11. Elmer Nolan, an extra man, has not yet become a permanent member. George Miller of Valparaiso, who received blackmail letters and was deemed insane after Friday’s exam, was taken to Longcliff. Mrs Miller and two children have returned to Goshen.
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Rohn Lee
No. 3
Harl Garl
Agir
Elmer Nolan
George Miller
Longcliff
Éorge BE
Valparaiso
Gift to library trustees sparks local curiosity
A Santa Claus figure donated a thousand dollars to the library trustees, with questions about the source. City streets undergo cleaning, led by Commissioner Williams as crews and layoffs reflect budget constraints amid ongoing snow removal.
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Santa Claus
Andrew ‘Carnegie
Williams
County Commissioners Return 37500 to Treasury in 1909
Elk hart county council met to approve small appropriations and to expand the county system for relief of the poor. Total appropriations for 1909 included funds for township relief and salaries for doctors in several townships. Several doctors were appointed to serve multiple townships with specified salaries. Concord and Jefferson had no appointments or expenses for medical care at this time.
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F. E. C. Hawkes
Valentine Berkey
HH. B. Sykes
Daniel F. Miller
Benj. B. Knapp
Elkhart County
Benton
Concord
Clinton
Elkhart
Cleveland
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Locke
Middlebury
Olive
Osolo
Union
Washington
York
G. B. Hoppingarner
Bango
Barbour
Bristol
Farrer
G. W. Kirby
W. B. Kyler
BE. E. Stuckman
N. H. Lemon
Harrison Fast
A. S. Sensenich
Wakarusa
Dismissed From the Ministry in Dunkard Church
Rev. F. M. Eversole of the Dunkard church of Wakarusa was dismissed from the ministry but kept in church membership after a secret council. He was accused of writing and planning secret meetings with Mrs. William Keaton of Goshen. A letter intercepted by Rev. Christian Metzler led to a meeting at an Elkhart friend’s house. Eversole was given another chance to mend his ways.
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F. M. Eversole
Dunkard
Wakarusa
Eversole
William Keaton
Goshen
Christian Metzler
Elkhart
Will of Laura A Melcher bequeaths all to daughter
The will of Laura A Melcher who died December 14 was probated today. After debts the personal property goes to Nettie A Melcher, the daughter. Son Harry E Melcher receives part of lot 16 Kelvin Grove and the rest including No 1110 and 1112 South Main, with other realty going to Nettie. Nettie A Melcher is executrix with bond of 3000 secured by Ellis M Chester and Jacob A Longacre. The will dated June 11, 1906.
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Laura A. Melcher
Nettie A. Melcher
Harry E. Melcher
Kelvin Grove
South Main Street
Ellis M. Chester
Jacob A. S. Longacre
Local neighbors honor Judge John H. Baker’s fiftieth anniversary
Elkhart residents traveled to Goshen this afternoon to join the Baker couple in congratulating ex Judge John H. Baker and his wife on their fifty years of marriage. The celebration drew many friends from Elkhart and Elkhart County, while others voiced warm wishes for continued happiness and companionship in years ahead.
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Elkhart
Goshen
John H. Baker
Elkhart County
Complaint Over Kahler Bridge in Concord Township
Concord township residents appeared in the commissioners court to allege the Kahler bridge over Yellow Creek was built out of spec with abutments not within two feet of proper depth. Superintendent David Ganger oversaw the project which cost about $125. The court sent the county surveyor to inspect.
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Concord Township
Commissioners
Yellow Creek
Concord
Township
David Ganger
Union Revival Effort Eyes Ora Samuel Gray in Elkhart
The Elkhart Ministerial Association met at Trinity M E Church to invite Evangelist Ora Samuel Gray for union revival meetings in April. Dr. Wilbur Chapman arranges Gray’s engagements. Prof. Allen leads music and will prep a large chorus weeks before opening. Meetings may be held near the city center in a canvas tent to cut costs.
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Elkhart Ministerial Association
Trinity M. BR
Ora Samuel Gary
L. S. Hall
BE. W. Allen
Mr. Gray
Allen
Gray
Wilbur Chapman
Chapman
Elkhart
Winona Lake
Ministerial Association
Hall
Buckner
S. G. Buckner
W. H. Brightmire
J. H. Breish
Diphtheria tragedy and a day of Indiana news
Today’s bulletin notes the Bontrager daughter’s death from diphtheria during travel. Reports include a Big Four collision near Carthage, local option votes in two Indiana counties, Elkhart bridge and street work, and changes soon to state offices.
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John Bontrager
Carthage
Union Revival
Randolph
Holy Land
The
Poultry Association
Elkhart Bridge & Iron Works
Elkhart
Indiana
South Bend
County Council
Weather Forecast Update From Miles Medical Co
Government forecast: rain or snow late tonight or Wednesday, colder Wednesday. Local conditions fair with mild winds. Maximum and minimum temperatures not provided.
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Miles Medical Co
Republicans press white republicanism in the south
In Augusta Georgia Frank Hitchcock arrived to push leaders of the Republican party to openly back white Republicanism in the south and drop the protector and guardian of the negro race posture in national politics. John Hays Hammond and Hitchcock met to discuss organizing Republican clubs in the south.
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Cenfer
Augusta
Frank Hitchcock
Billy Sunday Faces Trouble in Springfield Revival Plan
Springfield officials debate an ordinance to allow a tabernacle within the fire district for Billy Sunday’s revival with one fourth of proceeds to Sunday and three fourths to local charities. The evangelist is slated to visit in February amid expected strong opposition. Also in Washington lawmakers struggle to agree on tariff schedules after a dozen committee sessions.
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Billy
Springfield
Ill
Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Venezuelans Clash at Macuro Leaves Dozens Dead
In Macuro on the Venezuelan coast, a confrontation between Castro loyalists and a gunboat crew loyal to President Gomez left nearly twenty killed and about fifty wounded. The Port of Spain dispatch notes the deadly engagement occurred December 29 and involved armed factions onshore.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Macuro
Castro
Gomez
Special Commissioners Arrive at La Guayra Venezuela
Special Commissioner W. S. Buchanan and Admiral Arnold have arrived at La Guayra Venezuela, announced in messages to the navy and war departments on December 29.
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Washington
W. S. Buchanan
Admiral Arnold
la Guayra
Venezuela
Navy
War Departments
Armenian Bishop Murder Shocks Istanbul
Bishop Shahlami an Armenian was found dead from stab wounds in Constantinople. Authorities suspect agents of the Armenian committee carried out the murder as the American fleet moves through the Red Sea toward Suez. Bailiff retains custody of seized liquor from a raid as court orders destruction remain unexecuted. Mrs M C G Patterson of Garfield Avenue is seriously ill with valvular heart trouble.
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Constatinople
Shahlami
Jagents
Armenian Committee
M. CG. Patterson
Garfield Avenue
Messina Sicily Earthquake Toll Soars Across Italy
Rome reports 65 000 to 75 000 dead with many more injured or homeless after the Messina disaster. Destruction of Messina and Catania by tidal waves and earthquakes. ships sunk, looters shot, and mass evacuations under way. U S President Roosevelt pledges aid. France dispatches naval rescue mission.
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Rome
Italy
Tribuna
France
Paris
Justice
Verite
Messina
Earthquake Rips Calabria and Messina With Widespread Destruction
Reports from Rome describe a major earthquake in Calabria and Sicily triggering a tidal wave and fires that devastate Messina and Catania. The disaster spreads across towns including Stefanaconi and Albi, with thousands homeless and a large loss of life. Italian authorities rush aid as churches and saints figures are highlighted in the relief effort.
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Messina
Rome
Cosenza
Catanzaro
Reggio di Calabria
Calabria
Italy
Sicily
Washington
Montebello
Faro
Ganzirri
Nanteleone
Stefanaconi
Mgr. Morabito
Mileto
Prizzo
Cotrone
Santa Severina
Piscopio
Albi
Cardinal Nava
St. Agatha
St Agatha
Mt. Aetna
Reggio
The
Chicago Man Escapes Injury in Fall From Car Window
Greenfield Indiana December 29 report details George Rhodius arriving with his guardian at the Columbia hotel. Judge Mason to visit him to assess if he can testify in proceedings to annul his marriage to Elma Dare. Werner Amiel testified about a conversation suggesting Rhodius money was the aim. Fort Wayne's Charles M. Roesch heard Dare demand money in Circle Park hotel parlor.
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Greenfield
Ind
George Rhodius
Columbia Hotel
Superannuated Wisdom: Union Pushes Sixty-Year Age Rule
Indianapolis December 29 President E N Miner announced at Caleb Mills hall that the National Commercial Teachers Federation should supersede members over sixty. He urged recruitment of younger members from thirty to fifty to advance commercial school education and keep pace with a changing generation.
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Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
E. N. Miner
National Commercial Teachers’ Federation
Caleb Mills
Miner
Falls From Car Window On Moving Train
Chicago man R. C. Winsey disappears during a Monon line southbound trip from Chicago to French Lick. A porter notes an empty berth and an open window. a switch engine resumes the search, locating Winsey beside the track near Reynolds twenty five miles away in a night robe, partially conscious.
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Chicago
Lafayette
Ind
Monon
R. C. Winsey
Winsey
French Lick
Reynolds
Here
No Profits in Liquor Hit Breckhouse Brothers
Indianapolis December 29 A receiver was sought for Breckhouse Brothers wholesale liquor dealer after stating business losses due to the prohibition wave Elmer Eckhouse said the business is solvent but unprofitable Assets listed at 100000 liabilities 75000 The Eckhouse company moved from Indianapolis to Cincinnati years ago
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Indianapolis
Breckhouse Brothers
Elmer Eckhouse
Eckhouse
Cincinnati
Richmond Ministers Lead Crusade for Sunday Closing
Richmond Indiana ministers press a fresh push to enforce the blue law in Richmond. Confectioners cigarists druggists and other merchants plan stronger Sunday trade restrictions following a successful meat market Sunday shutdown by agreement.
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Richmond
Ind
Fleming's bail forfeited in fake wrestling scheme
South Bend Indiana December 29 Judge Van Fleet forfeited the $5,000 bail on which William Fleming was held to answer in the superior court on conspiracy banco steering and receiving stolen property charges. Fleming is accused of engineering a fake wrestling match that cost W J Springborn of Cleveland ten thousand dollars.
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South Bend
Ind
van Fleet
William Fleming
Banco
Fleming
W. J. Springborn
Cleveland
Australian Trees Yield Grand Timber Giants
Kansi stands as one of Australia’s most valuable timbers with giants rivaling Yosemite. A felled specimen measured eighty four feet to the lowest branch with a six foot diameter and an estimated cubical content near 13 500 feet.
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Australia
Yosemite
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