Giant St Joseph river dam promises cheap power for the valley
The St Joseph and Elkhart Power company advances a major dam project at Twin Branches on the St Joseph river. The plan envisions 7 000 horsepower providing low cost electricity to South Bend Mishawaka Elkhart Goshen within 25 miles. The work proceeds year round with a concrete plant 160 by 130 feet and 20 turbine wheels arranged in five units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
South Bend
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Goshen
Sanderson and Porter Company
New York City
Danielsonville
Conn
W. H. Lang
Goat Island
Hen Island
Highland Park
Indiana Railway Company
Dare Rivalry Over Graves Bridge Accident Rumor
The rumor of a damage suit after the Graves bridge accident is denied as unfounded. The bridge has been posted as dangerous since last spring at both ends, and Mr. Graves refused to cross with his wheat, insulted by a farmer's taunt about the bridge.
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Graves Bridge
Quarantine Ends for Western Union Lineman H C Yager
H C Yager the Western Union lineman confined at Pratt Street tent under smallpox quarantine is discharged and the quarantine raised. He mingles with his crew at Otis this evening. His home is Cleveland. He thanks several young ladies for their kind gifts but notes requests to write complicate his choice.
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H. C. Yager
Western Union
Font Pratt Street
Otis
Cleveland
Mennonite Brethren in Christ Campmeeting Ends at Fetters Grove
The twenty first annual meeting at Fetters Grove seven miles south of here ended yesterday with the camp breaking up today. The last meeting drew over five thousand attendees, rain limited larger attendance, and the next meeting is likely to be held at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Brethren In Christ In Fetters
Fifteenth Michigan Infantry Plans Ninth Annual Reunion
The 15th Michigan Infantry will hold its ninth annual reunion in Monroe Michigan on Thursday September 19. George A Coley the town s sole surviving member from this city along with funeral veterans Martin Houseman and Thomas Biggs are named attendees Mr Coley expects to attend.
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15Th Michigan Infantry
Monroe
Mich
George A. Coley
Martin Houseman
Thomas Biggs
Mr. Coley
Real Estate Transfers Filed by Recorder Peddycard
Four mortgages and two releases plus two transfers recorded. Elizabeth H. Culp transfers land in Concord to Noah F Waterman for 50 dollars. Henry V Mercer transfers lot in Goshen to Eunice F. Mercer for 150 dollars.
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Recorder Peddycard
Elizabeth H. Culp
Noah F. Waterman
Concord
Henry V. Mercer
Eunice F. Mercer
Goshen
Appeal in Chamberlain and Turner Attorneys Fees Case
The case Chamberlain and Turner against Abraham H. Moyer for 75 dollars was appealed from the Elkhart justice court where the original verdict favored the defendant. The circuit court will review the attorneys fees dispute as part of the appeal.
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Chamberlain & Turner
Abraham H. Moyer
Elkhart
Marriage Licenses Issued to Two Pairs in Indiana
James B. Richardson aged 26 of Hikhart and Angeline Yoder aged 31 of Middlebury received marriage licenses. Emanuel A. Hollinger from Bristol aged 23 and Bula M. Hoover from Goshen aged 20 also secured licenses.
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James B. Richardson
Hikhart
Angeline Yoder
Middlebury
Emanuel A. Hollinger
Bristol
Bula M. Hoover
Goshen
Buffalo Bill Comeback Show Set for Sept 18 at Elk Hart
Agents for Buffalo Bill met Col. Johnson in Elk Hart on Friday to arrange a Wild West show on Wednesday September 18 at a local lot.
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Buffalo Bill
Elkhart
Col. Johnson
Wild West
City Proclamation Orders Slaughter of Unmuzzled Dogs
LaPorte Mayor Darrow issues a three day deadline to kill all unmuzzled dogs after a suspected mad dog ran through the city last week. Several dogs were bitten and public fear grows as authorities seek to stop further incidents.
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LaPorte
Darrow
Tragic death of two year old in Marion transit accident
The two year old daughter of William Moutz of the Singer Sewing Machine Company was killed by an electric car run by the Marion Transit Company. This marked the second child fatality in a week, prompting the motor man and conductor to resign their posts, citing the car as unlucky.
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Marion
William Moutz
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Marion Transit Company
Oil Operators Leave for Wildcat Drill in Alabama Vicinity
Peru W. Cowles and son Percy with John Askew, noted oil operators, departed last night for drilling a wildcat well near Creator Alabama. They represent a company holding several thousand acres of Alabama lands under lease.
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Peru
Old resident Frank L. Goff dies at 56 in Clark Hospital
Frank L. Goff retired photographer and Elkhart business figure dies after long illness at Clark Hospital at 10 45 pm He was born in Coldwater Michigan raised there then Burr Oak before moving to Elkhart in 1877 opening a South Main studio He leaves a son D J Goff two brothers and a sister with funeral planned for Burr Oak Michigan via Lake Shore tomorrow morning views at Stephens parlors 8 30 to 10 30 am
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Frank L. Goff
Clark Hospital
Coldwater
Mich
Burr Oak
Buffalo
N. Y
Mr. Goff
Kane Lodge
D. J. Goff
C. E. Goff
Vicksburg
George A. Goff
R. AL. Dockery
Minneapolis
Lake Shore
Stephens Undertaking
Labor Day Parade Plans for Goshen and Elkhart
Goshen hosts a Labor Day celebration with Elkhart coordination on Monday. The American Federation of Labor will lead a city delegation to Elkhart, aiming to close factories and feature 100 teamster units, music, speeches, and races. Reverend Hollingsworth from South Bend is set to speak.
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Goshen Democrat
American Federation of Labor
Elkhart
Goshen
Dunlaps
J. H. Hollingsworth
South Bend
Hollingsworth
Slear
First Telegraph Operator Dead at Dunkirk
Samuel J. Gifford the first telegraph operator on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad and the man who dispatched the first train over the line has died at his Dunkirk New York home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Gifford
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Dunkirk
N. Y
Marriage Licenses Issued to Mitchell and Rupp in Elkhart
Clerk Dennett grants marriage licenses to Anisa BH Mitchell 24 and Maud E Rupp 21 both residents of Elkhart. The action completes the formalities for their upcoming nuptials.
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Clerk Dennett
Anisa BH. Mitchell
Maud E. Rupp
Elkhart
Features of Pension Bureau Gains End Year Rolls
Commissioner Evans released a statement on Pension Bureau operations for the year. It notes 997 735 pensioners on June 30, a gain of 4 200 from last year. The year set a high water mark, with 1898 previously the peak. The data will appear in his annual report for the national G A R encampment.
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Pension Bureau
Evans
Washington
Pension and claim figures from the Spanish War year
The document notes 3 849 from the war with Spain and attorney fees totaling 591 245 dollars, up about 74 000. It records 100 000 medical examinations failing to aid claims and 45 680 pension claimants. Pending claims on July 1 stood at 403 569.
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Spain
Real estate transfers and liens filed in Elkhart and Washington
Recorder reports four mortgages and four mechanic liens plus six real estate transfers. Transactions include John W. Fildhouse to BE T. Clark for a lot in Elkhart valued at 2000 dollars and Abraham Bishop to Frank Sell for a lot in Elkhart at 2000 dollars.
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John W. Fildhouse
BE. T. Clark
Elkhart
John
Lucinda Hamman
E. T. Clark
Abraham Bishop
Frank
J. W. Crawford
B. D. Bulla
Jane Essig
W. C. Cook
J H. Shamboy
Washington
W. F. Bender
W. M. Cook
Philip Gordon
Amos C. Lehman
Wakarusa
Prairie Chicken Slaughter Report Prompts Wardens Action
The article notes the start of illegal prairie chicken killings before the November 1 season opening. Game wardens seek evidence to prosecute violators and will proceed to bring them to terms.
Labor lobby attacked in blue book on Indiana bills
Special report by joint labor committees condemns the Indiana assembly’s labor legislation. It cites a powerful lobby with money backing bills, notes two senators calling the body corrupt in years, and names lawmakers opposing and supporting labor laws.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Assembly
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
S Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
State Federation of Labor
Senate
Brooks
Wood
Walcott
Binkley
Crumpacker
Dausman
Goodwine
Guthrie
Johnson
Jay
Ogborn
Joss
Keeney
Keys
Parks
Whitcomb
Conlogue
Fleming
Ball
Burns
Fortune
Gwinn
Harrison
Winfield
Wampler
Inman
Heller
Stillwell
Miss Rhodes Declines Richmond Woman's Prison Superintendency
Indianapolis Aug 20 Miss Rhodes of Richmond declined to accept the superintendency of the woman's prison. No reason was given.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Rhodes
Richmond
Chicago medium returns to Benton Harbor in Chicora search
Mrs. Sarah E. Bromwell, a Chicago spiritual medium, resumes the search for the Chicora at Benton Harbor. She believes the lost boat will be found within days and has hired a submarine diver whose brother recently died. A message from the spirit world guided the diver to assist in locating the ship.
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Sarah E. Bromwell
Chicago
Benton Harbor
Dog Die s on Rail Line After Freight Collision
A B and O freight reported striking a man west of Gravelton, but coroner and workers found a large dog at the scene. The conductor likely did not realize it was a dog, and no human injury occurred.
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Milford Junction
H. A. Miller
Milford
Gravelton
Eisenheiss
Milk Prices Raised by Goshen Dairymen
Goshen dairymen met at Attorney W. E. Miller's office on Saturday evening and agreed to raise prices beginning today. Milk to six cents per quart and cream to twenty four cents, with a five dollar forfeit each to enforce the agreement. The rise cites higher feed costs.
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Goshen
Was Put Off Train Near Millers Finding Young Smoker
The mangled remains of John Smoker eighteen son of Daniel Smoker of Nappanee were found beside the B and O tracks near Millers. He and his cousin were put off the Chicago excursion train by detectives while returning home. The cousin reached home that night but John did not. A search and subsequent identification confirmed the body.
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John Smoker
Daniel Smoker
Nappanee
Millers
Chicago
Missing actress Nettie Walsh sought after South Bend ride disappearance
Nettie Walsh former wife of actor James O Neill and star of Monte Cristo is missing after a buggy ride near South Bend. Cousin Edwin W Walsh offers a 500 dollar reward for information. Her son attends Notre Dame and O Neill previously visited South Bend with theatre roles.
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Nettie Walsh
James O'Neill
Monte Cristo
Liebler & Co
Miss Walsh
O'Neill
Notre Dame University
the Musketers
South Bend
O’neill
Will Have Siege of Typhoid Fever
Dr Hurty warns of a typhoid siege with rising mortality from June to August and a higher September impact after droughts. Diphtheria caused 14 deaths this month. health officials expect August to be calmer but anticipate increases when schools reopen in autumn. Officials lament no school medical inspections in Indiana to screen infectious diseases.
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Indiana
Runaway Narrowly Averts Collision At Main And Marion
A serious runaway near Elkhart yesterday evening at Main and Marion almost caused a collision. J H Smith and Joseph McDonald rode south in a single rig. Peter Lutz trailed closely, his horse rearing after passing a street car. Lutz’s left wheel damaged the other buggy, axle dropped, no injuries. Lutz settled for damages. A crowd gathered at the scene.
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Main
Marion Streets
J. H. Smith
Elkhart
Joseph McDonald
South Bend
Main Street
Peter Lutz
Marion Street
Lutz
Mr. Smith
Lost Chicora Wreck Said Found Near Saint Joseph
Captain R J Gordon of the steamer Gordon reports a sunken vessel about twelve miles from Saint Joseph Michigan on the lake side of the port area. He believes the wreck is the long missing Chicora which vanished nearly seven years ago. The Gordon carried excursionists through heavy seas despite the risk.
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St. Joseph
R. J. Gordon
Gordon
South Haven
Lake Michigan
Captain Discovers Suspicious Spar Believed From Lost Chicora
Captain Gordon spots a stationary spar protruding from lake swells between a steamer’s approach. He suspects it is attached to a sunken vessel, possibly the Chicora, which disappeared years ago near the harbor. Refers to a reward offered by the G M Company if confirmed.
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Gordon
G. & M. Company
Vegetables Reach Unseen Highs Amid Drought
The piece notes dramatic price increases across vegetables due to ten months of drought. Potatoes rise to 1.80 per bushel from 22 cents, tomatoes to 1.25 per bushel, cabbage to 3 cents per pound, cucumbers to 30 cents per dozen, and beets to 40 cents. fruit markets show slower changes with limited supplies and cautious forecasts for rainfall.
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Indiana
Property transfers in Nappanee and nearby areas
Levi Lozie sells a lot in Nappanee to W B Truex for 100 dollars. Mary E Kauffman transfers a lot to Jon S Lehman in Mihakart for 900 dollars. Jas D Lowell sells 8014 acres in Locke to John Brower for 4000 dollars.
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Levi Lozie
W. B. Truex
Nappanee
Mary E. Kauffman
Jon S. Lehman
Hikhart
Jas, D. Lowell
John Brower
Locke
Olive Watson of Lottsville Dies of Heart Trouble
Ben Stone learned Olive Watson, widow of Ransom Watson and sister to Stone, died at 58 from heart trouble. The remains arrived by train this afternoon and were moved to Stephens & Son parlors for viewing until morning. Burial is set for 10 a.m. in the Osolo township chapel conducted by Rev. Light.
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Ben Stone
Elkhart
W. L. Curtis
Curtis
Lottsville
Olive
Mr. Stone
Olive Watson
Harrison Street
Benjamin Stone
Hubert Stone
Annetta Bathville
Amanda Barrett
Stephens & Son
Osolo Township
Light
New Kind of Insurance in Indiana
Cyrus F. Neal head of Indiana's insurance department explains a growing form of credit indemnity insurance. Two Indiana firms insure merchants against bad accounts by capping annual losses based on five to ten year averages, with premiums for the policy period. One firm has agents in eighty six counties and the other in thirty counties.
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Cyrus F. Neal
Insurance Department of
Indiana
Indianapolis News
Tipple Claims Daughters Kidnapped Him After Elopement
Emanuel Tipple of Hartford City Indiana told police his daughters Minnie and Cora chloroformed him and eloped with William Starline. His wife eloped with Isaac Boyle and is traced to Ohio. He asks authorities to arrest the daughters.
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Emanuel Tipple
Hartford
City
Ind
Minnie
Cora
William
Starline
Tipple
Isaac Boyle
Ohio
Well Known County Farmer McCoy Loses Barn in Fire
Orleans Allen McCoy, a well known farmer, had been in poor health for some time. Last night his big barn and contents were destroyed by fire. He was seventy years old and was informed of the loss as soon as the fire began.
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Orleans
Allen
McCoy
Joss
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Frank Goff
Miller
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