Central school building near complete with minor details
The school board met in special session to review the Central school building and power plant project. Total cost around 86 250 dollars with the heating and wiring accepted, and several finishing items awaiting completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Bradley
Indianapolis
Thomas Foy
Kalamazoo
Elkhart Plumbing Heating Co
Hatfield Co
Foy
Bradley
Lexington Avenue
Henry L Burrows Dead in Elkhart After Protracted Illness
Henry L Burrows of 318 Gosh en avenue died at 7:30 am after a long illness. A longtime Elkhart resident, he worked as a tinner with several local firms including Pope Pope Jones Crane Garvin. Born March 20, 1848, he is survived by his wife Mahala four children and two stepchildren. Funeral at 2:30 Sunday from his home conducted by Rev W H Brightmire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Burrows
Goshen Avenue
Mr. Burrows
Elkhart
Alexander Pope
U Pope & Jones
C. H. Crane & Co
George Garvin
Burrows
Mahala
W. A., Rice
Louis Fisher
Alexander P
Frederick N Burrows
A. E. Stanley
William N. Deming
W. H. Brightmire
St. Paul's M. E. Church
Band Concert Delights Crowds on Hotel Bucklen Balcony
A Wednesday evening crowd heard the Trumpet Notes from Hotel Bucklen balcony with Hobart Davis's solo drawing special praise. Next week the balcony will display the national flag for a Fourth of July tribute with martial and patriotic pieces plus rare performances of The Merry Widow and A Knight for a Day by the band in Elkhart. Strong solo numbers are also promised.
Miles Medical Company Hosts Indiana Pharmacists at Lake Wawasee
The Indiana State Pharmaceutical Association with 250 druggists and wives met at Lake Wawasee hosted by Miles Medical Co. Ice cream cake and cigars followed by a Sidway Band concert from 8 to 9 and dancing until 1 am. Officials Kepler Mixer Beardsley Pettit Tuel attended with Misses Ada Burhans Clara Ziesel. Athletes joined afternoon events including a sprint heat won by A H Beardsley amid cannon start confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Pharmaceutical Association
Indiana State Pharmaceutical Association
Lake Wawasee
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Sidway
H. M. Kepler
C. A. Mixer
Indiana
Company
A. R. Beardsley
A. H. Beardsley
C. S. Burhans
J. A. Pettit
L. J. Tuel
Nebraska
Ada Burhans
Clara Ziesel
Elkhart
Wawasee
Mr. Troyer's Loss in Severe Storm
The W. H. Troyer property suffered about 400 dollars in damage from a Tuesday afternoon storm. An orchard of 130 peach trees was ruined and several trees were uprooted. The greenhouse lost thirty window panes shattered by flying debris, and Mr. Troyer laments a similar loss last year at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Troyer
W. H. Troyer
Man Robbery Tale From Chicago Return Under Viaduct
F. J. Nopper, back from Chicago, recounts a 4 a.m. mugging under the Sixty third street viaduct to the Wednesday Review. Two assailants relieved him of 4.50 in cash but returned his watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Nopper
Chicago
Sixty-third Street
NEW JURY DEADLOCKS IN FORTINO LIQUOR CASE
The Fortino liquor charge near Harrison Street again ended with a hung jury six to six after nearly four hours of deliberation. Fortino had pleaded guilty to assault and battery and paid an 11 dollar fine, with no further state action planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fortino
Harrison Street
Sixth Street
Fortino
Cruelty to Children Alleged in City Case
An elderly man sought humane officer help after alleging a step-mother mistreats her two step-daughters in the absence of their father. He described beating with a broom handle leaving lumps and bruises on their bodies and faces and said the children are discouraged from reporting the abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane
Hughes
Fortino
Social Church Events Feature Picnics Receptions Festivals
A series of church related gatherings fills the community calendar. Ella Kulp marries William S Gehman at her mother's home with twenty five attendees including out of town guests. The couple plans a brief honeymoon in Buffalo before settling at 403 South Prairie street. The Shupert family holds its third annual reunion with speeches by Louis Shupert and others. Various society events follow at Trinity M E and local clubs with music, readings, and social games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Kulp
William S. Gehman
Lewis Kulp
South Prairie Street
Mamie Yoder
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Buffalo
Falls
Galt
Ont
Gehman
Solomon B. Gehman
Ziesel's
Mennonite Church
Martin Finsman
Findlay
Kathryn Carter
Onarga
Ill
N. S. Gingerich
Mishawaka
Wheeler Kercher
J. S. Yoder
Goshen
Frank Hartman
Berne
Ind
J. E. Hartzler
Chicago
George and
Arvin Hartman
Nappanee
Shupert
Springbrook Park
Louis Shupert
Elkhart
John Jacob Shupert
Wurtemburg
Germany
Jacob Shupert
William Shupert
Miamisburg
John Shupert
South Bend
Mr. Shupert
Ninth
Indiana Regiment
J. P. Gebhart
Danville
Clayton Shupert
Miaiisburg
Pausing
Noah Shupert
Ellis Chester
Henry Lorman
Jennie Shupert
George D. Shimp
Ladies’ Aid Society
Trinity M. BE
J. A. Brumbaugh
East Jackson Street
Ted
Harry Geiss
Rose Keene
Zoa Hay
Indiana News Snapshot From June Briefs Across The State
Indiana reports include Miles Medical Co hosts Indiana pharmacists at Lake Wawasee. Mishawaka votes for Taft. fourth of July at Christiana Lake. New Central building near completion. Judge Hughes cracks down on delinquents. ex Presidents Cleveland death notes. half million dollar Pittsburg oil fire. Cuban harbor visit by Spanish warship. wrestler Hackensmith dies from injuries. Spanish war vessel greeted in Havana. multiple basebal scores and market reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Medical Co
Indiana
Lake Wawasee
William Troyer
Elkhart
Goshen
Mishawaka
Taft
Christiana Lake
Ward Bump
T. T. Snell
New Central
G. A. Brown
John Lehrman
Judge Hughes
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Burns
Kentucky
Cummins
J. S. Sherman
War Department
Havana
Hackensmith
St. Louis
Chicago
Yale
Harvard
Weather forecast for tonight and Friday
Government forecast states fair weather tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Miles Medical Co furnishes daily data. Maximum and minimum temperatures not specified. Wind velocity around 15 miles per hour. Local condition is fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Medical Co
Will Probated For Emma Bliss Thompson In City
Attorney Charles F. Howell filed Emma Bliss Thompson's will dated May 13 in this city. Debts and funeral costs are paid. a gold watch goes to Maude Goetzman. the remainder to grand-niece Ruth Bernice Bliss. Guardians are W. A. Bliss and N. B. Bliss. W. A. Bliss serves as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Howell
Coldwater
Emma Bliss Thompson
Maude Goetzman
Ruth Bernice Bliss
W. A
N. B. Bliss
W. A. Bliss
Snell Divorce Petition Filed in Circuit Court
Harriet B. Snell petitions for divorce from Thornton T. Snell citing cruel treatment and neglect and seeks alimony. Married February 7, 1963 and separated June 15, 1908. Attorneys: P. L. Turner for plaintiff, J. L. Harman for defendant. Court orders no complaint details published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Snell
Harriet B. Snell
Thornton T. Snell
P. L. Turner
J. L. Harman
Ward Bump returns from six months in Mexico
Ward Bump, once tied to Buena Vista Plantation Co., came back Wednesday evening after a six months business trip in Mexico. He worked for a mining company, spent five months in Mexico City, and rode muleback for a month across the country. He says the land is fine but not suitable for a permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Bump
Buena Vista Plantation Co
Mexico
Mexico City
Mr. Bump
Should Show Lights On Night Boat Runs
Complaints arise over launches on the St. Joseph river running without lights at night. Darkness creates peril and near misses are reported. State law requires lights on all power boats after dark. row boats should carry them for self protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph River
Italian man Cesario discharged after sham claim at station
Michael Cesario, picked up by a night watchman at an interurban station last Sunday night, was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday after doctors found no injuries. Officials believe he was shamming, while the interurban company paid the hospital bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Cesario
Interurban
Trolley Pole Detaches From Car In Morning Incident
The Marion street car trolley pole jumped the wire on Indiana avenue tearing the pole from the car. Traffic was delayed for about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Street
Indiana Avenue
Multiple Disasters Hit Chicago Area in Explosion and Fire
Telegraphs report a gasoline launch Midget explosion near East Carondelet with at least six believed dead. In Chicago a factory on Erie and Wall streets partially destroyed by explosion and fire injures eight girls and two men, with one fatally burned. London gossip says wrestler George Hackenschmidt may have died recovering from Chicago match injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
East Carondelet
Chicago
Erie and
Wall Streets
London
George Hackenschmidt
Aix Les Chapelle
Frank Gotch
Steamer Laracho Sinks Off Muros After Hitting Rocks
Corrunna Spain June 25 The steamer Laracho traveling from Argentina struck rocks near Muros and sank. Eighty five passengers reportedly drowned while sixty five were rescued by nearby boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrunna
Spain
Laracho
Argentine
Muros
Princeton Attendance for Cleveland Funeral at Westland Grounds
Only invited guests may enter the Westland grounds for Mr. Cleveland s funeral to be held tomorrow in a simple brief ceremony. President Roosevelt will arrive at noon to finalize arrangements and pallbearers include E C Benedict Henry Van Dyke John Hibben Professor Andrews West Finley and Paul Morton. Messages of condolence pour in from world notables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Westland Grounds
Roosevelt
John Hibben
Andrews West
Princeton University
Finley
College of the City of New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Spanish Nautilus Enters Havana Harbor Amid Mixed Feelings
The schoolship Nautilus, the first Spanish naval vessel to reach a Cuban port since sovereignty changes, entered Havana harbor to enthusiastic Spanish colony cheers. Yet lingering hostility could spark incidents, as several Cuban youths were arrested for attempting to torch a triumphal arch for the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Farmer Dies After Believing Wife Killed in Fight
In Dexter Missouri on June 26 farmer N N Kline killed himself after striking his wife and whipping his six year old daughter. He had believed he killed his spouse with a fist blow and shot himself in the harvest field. the wife survived with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
N. N. Kline
Kline
Locomotive Engineer Rescues Boy From River
In Lac du Flambeau Wisconsin on June 25 Engineer J A Tynan of the Wisconsin Central halted his locomotive near a bridge when a boy on the bridge fell or jumped into the river. Tynan sprang from the engine and rescued the boy, pulling him to safety on the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Lac
Wis
J. A. Tynan
Wisconsin Central
Tynan
Yale and Harvard Regatta Ends Split on Day One
In New London Conn June 25 Yale and Harvard split the first two events of the annual dual regatta with Yale winning the four-oared varsity race and Harvard taking the freshmen race. The eight-oared varsity race was scheduled for late this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalé
Harvard
New London
Conn
Yale
Sherman hospital stay delays return as Indiana regiment reunion planned
Congressman Sherman remains hospitalized in Cleveland after a comfortable night and will not leave for at least a week. In Kendallville, Indiana, organizers finalize plans for the Forty-Fourth regiment reunion set for August 26 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Sherman
Forty-Fourth Regiment of
Indiana Infantry
Kendallville
Width of tires governs heavy loads in Goshen and Elkhart
An Indianapolis news note reports that Goshen regulates tire width for paved streets with limits tied to load: four inch tires up to 10 000 pounds six inch tires for heavier, and three inch tires for 6 000 pounds. Elkhart prescribes four to five inch minimums for loads 5 000 to over 6 000 pounds. Traction engines may cross only at intersections on planks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Choral Day at Winona Draws Northern Indiana Singers
Tomorrow's choral contest in Winona expects at least 600 singers from northern Indiana. Prizes totaling 1300 dollars reward choral societies quartets duets and soloists. South Bend Choral Society travels to Winona on an Interurban Special with a one dollar day rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Indiana
South Bend Choral Society
Interurban Company
Oil inspector wins in police court case in Indianapolis
Isidor Wulfson, inspector of weights and measures, wins a police court case in Indianapolis against Carl Schindler, a Standard Oil driver, who was fined 10 dollars plus costs for selling liquids without measurement. The company filed an appeal bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Standard Oil
Isidor Wulfson
Johndee
Wulfson
Carl Schindler
Crate D. Bowen
Miller, Shirley & Miller
Jackson to Visit Bryan in Midweek Visit
Greenfield Ind June 25 Stokes Jackson Democratic state chairman will leave for Denver and stop to visit Bryan en route. The murder rumor among Jackson’s friends centers on the vice presidential candidate and the advisability of Ikern having the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Bryan
Greenfield
Ind
Stokes Jackson
Denver
Ikern
Supreme Court Rules Express Deliveries Not Regulated
Indiana supreme court declared the two year old law requiring express firms to deliver within city limits at no extra charge inoperative. The ruling states state courts have no jurisdiction over express companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Supreme Court
Judge Council Lengthens Courtship Requirement to Two Years
South Bend Indiana June 25 Judge George G Feldman of the city court voiced opposition to marriages not preceded by a two year courtship. He formalized his position after a case where a woman was deceived by a man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
New York
Charles D. Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Klaw & Erlanger
Grover Cleveland
Sandwich
Mass
Charles Jefferson
Joseph
William
South Bend
Ind
George G. Feldman
Socialists Rated Perfect On Candidate Answers
Fort Wayne Federation of Labor assigns a perfect grade to Socialist candidates after evaluating responses to questions from a now defunct political committee in Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Fort Wayne Federation of Labor
Progressives Endorse Cummins and Allison at Iowa GOP Meeting
The Iowa Republican state convention, led by progressive faction, endorses Governor Cummins and the progressive railroad and corporation measures, backs Allison and Dolliver for re election by the next legislature, and approves Taft and Sherman as national nominees. It also mourns the death of Grover Cleveland with a formal resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cummins
Congress
Allison
Progressives” Secured Control of the New State Campaign Committee
Scott AM. Ladd
Silas M. Weaver
W. 8. Hart
Dolliver
Taft
Sherman
National
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Jowa Democrats Hear Keynote At State Convention
Sioux City June 25 Democrats convene at 11 am with temporary chair T C Clary. Rev J L Kerby delivers invocation and Clary keynote receives applause as committees prepare reports and a recess guides the afternoon session. Cleveland death action noted and Bryan-Sullivan VP slate announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
C. W. Miller
T. C. Clary
J. L. Kerby
Clary
Clare
Covention
Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Jerry S. Sullivan
Des Moines
Judes
Supreme Court
State Central Committee
Kentucky Remount Station Hopes To Save Thoroughbred Industry
In Lexington Kentucky a movement seeks federal consent to establish a remount station to breed and train thoroughbreds for cavalry officers, aiming to aid Kentucky horse industry hurt by antibetting laws in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
New York
Horrible death by own action by a circus clown
Charles Rench, a 48 year old former circus clown, died by setting his room on fire after piling papers on the floor. His sister tried to rescue him and was badly burned. Rench had been in ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles Rench
Rendi
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Jennie
Milo
Miles Medical Company
Elkhartan
Granville A. Brown
Church & Shaw
John C. Lohrman
Mr. Brown
Lohrman
Buescher Band Instrument Co
Retta Longsdorf
Charles Sperry
Mainstreet
Effie Paulus
Jessie Darling
Grace Leatherman
Rosa Marishorn
Sperry
Marion Osborne
Gertrude Diggins
King’s Daughters
Trinity M. E. Church
H. W. Godfrey
John Harper
W._A. T. Club
Progressive Pedro
William Potts
Potts
McKinley
Inspector
OIL
Democratic
Cummins IN Control
Iowa
Allison, Dolliver
Hart
Jowa Democrats
Suzanne
Madame
Het
Harper Bazar
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