Elkhart’s Old Resident and Board Member Die in Bed
David Harman long noted Elkhart citizen and former Democratic member of the police board was found dead in his son J Harman’s home on West Lexington Avenue after chest pains on Friday. He was 60, a wagon maker since 1874, and a longtime Odd Fellow. Funeral held at 2 30 p m with Odd Fellows in charge. coroner Dewey to report. He left a widow and two living parents in Missouri. one brother in Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harman
Elkhart
J. Harman
Lexington Avenue
Mr. Harman
East Franklin Street
J. L. Harman
Eagle Lake
Mr. Harman, Sr
The
Odd Fellows
Thomas Harman
el Dorado Springs
Missouri
Indian Territory
Dewey
Harman
Attorney Harman
Death of Charles Weir at 1012 South Main Street
Charles Weir aged 70 died at his home at 4 p.m. Saturday from geoplexy. Born in New York City November 20, 1833, he lived in Paterson Detroit and Litchfield before moving to this city four years ago. Survived by two sons and six daughters, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Chaz Weir. interment Grace Lawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Weir
South Main Street
Mr. Weir
New York City
Paterson
N. J
Detroit
Lake Shore
Adrian
Ohio
LaParis
Litchfield
Margaret Flynn
Charles
George Weir
Fred Scofield
J. Lux
Jennie
Martha Belle
Eva Weir
Geo Weir
Joseph
Henry Weir
Halstead
Kaw
J. Pease
H. Bruning
Light
Chaz. Weir
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Edward Woodhouse Dead In Chicago Hospital Morning
Edward Woodhouse died at a Chicago hospital yesterday morning following gallstone surgery. A lifelong city resident who moved to Chicago about 12 years ago leaves a son Cash Woodhouse and a daughter Mrs Louis Ingalls of Kansas City. He was twice married to Clara Young of this city, later remarried in Chicago. Funeral services will be held in Chicago tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Woodhouse
Chicago
Mr. Woodhouse
Cash ‘Woonthouse
Louis Ingalls
Kangag City
Woodhouse
Clara ‘Young
Mrs Knowles Dies of Consumption in Warsaw Home
Mrs. Charles Knowles aged 35 died at her sister Mrs. John Collins home after a long illness of consumption. She had joined the Presbyterian church here and visited Chicago for Koch treatment. Funeral held in Warsaw at 2 pm with Rev Frazer officiating. she leaves a husband, son Kenneth, and sister Mrs. Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knowles
John Collins
Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Koch
Warsaw
Frazer
Knowles
Kenneth
Russian immigrant Benjamin Jantz dies of typhoid near Southwest
Benjamin Jantz about 40 years old died yesterday at noon from typhoid fever near Southwest. He was one of four Russians who escaped through the Russian lines and made a home here through hard work and thrift, earning the label well off. Funeral services will be held at Yellow Creek Mennonite church Wednesday at 10 a.m. Rev. Fink will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Jantz
Southwest
County Tax Equalization Increases Burden On Rural Areas
Elkhart county lands and improvements were equalized by the State Board of Tax Commissioners with a 12 percent rise for land and a 10 percent reduction for improvements as returned by the county board of review. The exact tax impact is not yet estimable, but rural taxpayers face a larger increase than city residents.
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P. D. Berkey
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Elkhart County
County Board of Review
Nappanee Residents Named in Local Listings
Riley Deisch and Amanda Pippenger of Nappanee are listed alongside Chas Miltenberger and Sylvester Walter of Elkhart. Additional names include Harry Ruth of Elkhart, Henry Henderichs of Clinton, Bertha Boyer of Middlebury, Laura Davenport of Wakarusa, and Jennie Cramer of Bristol with ages ranging from 18 to 26.
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Riley Deisch
Nappanee
Goldie M. Rector
Chas. Miltenberger
Amanda D. Pippenger
Harry C. Ruth
Elkhart
Laura Davenport
Wakarusa
Henry M. Henderichs
Clinton To
Bertha L. Boyer
Middlebury
Sylvester E. Walter
Jennie M. Cramer
Bristol
Property Transfers in Elkheart and Osolo Township
BE B Zigler and wife sell to Mary A Powell a lot in Studebaker's addition Elk heart for 1500 dollars. Lizzie P Compton and husband sell to W H Ost land in Osolo township for 1700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. B. Zigler
Mary A. Powell
Studebaker
Add
Elkhart
Lizzie P. Compton
W. H. Ost
Osolo
Bombs Found at Huezon Station Aimed at King Alfonso
Two bombs found at Huezon railway station addressed to a renowned anarchist. King Alfonso scheduled to visit Huezon. authorities believe the devices were intended for him. Police cordoned area and investigated the threat as a possible assassination attempt.
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Madrid
Huezon
Alfonso
Crime of a Jealous Woman in St. Petersburg
Madam Ivanova a society woman and her two daughters were found murdered today with their bodies described as mutilated. A lock of hair was found in one victim s hand and authorities suspect a jealous woman committed the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Madam Ivanova
Lou Dillon Trots Mile in Two Minutes at Readville
Readville Mass August 24 Lou Dillon owned by C. K. G. Billings of Chicago trotted a mile in two minutes this afternoon. The achievement for years sought by trotters is finally attained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Readville
Mass
Lou Dillon
C. K G. Billings
Chicago
New York Stock Exchange Sees Edgar Jurgensen Failure
August 24 report announces the failure of Edgar Co Jurgensen at the stock exchange this morning in New York.
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New
York
New York
Edgar. Co
Jurgensen
Stock Exchange
Result of State Encampment at Indianapolis
Report claims typhoid among nine members of Company E after attending the state encampment in Indianapolis. Named cases include Carl Replogle, Elijah Banker, A. D. Replogle, Frank Myers, and Frank Ivans with localities Northeast Hilchart Middlebury Bristol.
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Indianapolis
Carl Replogle
Northeast
Hilchart
Elijah Banker
Middlebury Street
Bristol
A. D. Replogle
Bilkhart
Frank Myers
Frank Ivans
Changes in taxable values spark look at state order
Auditor Berkey and I O Wood of the Elkhart county board of review study the impact of state board changes on taxables. Goshen, Elkhart, Wakarusa, Middlebury, Napanee and Bristol show small to moderate shifts while overall effect is being reviewed for possible revocation of the order. Samaritans flourish at Millersburg with 27 initiated, including 12 women, boosting local membership and drawing officials from Elkhart and Ligonier Bishops. growth expected to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter D. Berkey
I. O. Wood
Elkhart
Elkhart City
Concord Township
Osolo
Wakarusa
Middlebury
Nappanee
Bristol
Millersburg
Harry S. Chester
Herrick Stephens
W. W. Hayden
Ligonier
Concord Township School Teachers Named for Next Year
Trustee Grosh lists teachers for Concord township district schools for the coming year. Names include Miss Zoa Wyland, Miss Farinie Sweitzer, Charles Dunmier, James Dunmier, Roy Halstead, Miss Edna Puterbaugh, Miss Edith Miller, J L Holderman, Miss Lydia Grosh, J L Allery, Miss Ida Schock, and Miss Pearl Leedy. Schools open September 7.
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Grosh
Concord Township
Zoa Wyland
Farinie Sweitzer
Charles Dunmier
James Dunmier
Roy Halstead
Edna Puterbaugh
Edith Miller
J. L. Holderman
Lydia Grosh
J. L. Allery
Ida Schock
Pearl Leedy
Old Osolo Resident Austin Tallerday Dies at Home
Austin Tallerday, an octogenarian resident of Osolo township, died at his home this morning after a paralytic stroke last winter. He leaves a wife, three sons William of Iowa Harvey and Jeffer son, and a brother Andrew J. Tallerday, Cassopolis superintendent of the Cass county poor farm. He had been unable to eat heart ily since the stroke. death attributed to old age and minor causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Tallerday
Osolo Township
William
Iowa
Harvey
Jefferson
Andrew J. Tallerday
Cass County
Cassopolis
Mich
Tallerday
Gince
Married by Rev Kemp in a local ceremony
The wedding was conducted last evening by Reverend J. E. Kemp at 7:45. Details of the couple and venue are not fully clear from the OCR text.
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Kemp
J. E. Kemp
Sundry Fragment Among Local Notices
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names unsure. highlights no clear event, date, or organization to anchor a fuller summary.
Clara Doering and Doering Mule Team Relay Mystery
In a fragmented clipping, mentions a mule named Clara and a person Doering. The text is unclear but hints at a local agricultural or fair event involving animals and a Doering family. No concrete dates, places, or outcomes are readable.
Concord Township Land Transactions Reported
August Stocker transfers a Concord township tract to Hugh BE Corbett for 3000 dollars. Edward W Haviland buys a Concord township tract for 1900 dollars. Harlan A Stauffer purchases Willis McCoy's 80 acre farm one mile from Bristol for 3769 dollars and trades a Goshen North Side residence for 1750 dollars. McCoy now resides in Elkhart and may move to Goshen.
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August Stocker
Hugh BE. Corbett
Concord Township
BE. Corbett
Harlan A. Stauffer
Willis McCoy
Elkhart
Goshen
Barn Fire Destroys Elkhart Brick Company Barn
A large barn at the Elkhart Brick Company yards two and a half miles southwest of the city burned to the ground yesterday around four in the afternoon with its contents lost. The estimated damage is about $1,000. The origin is a mystery with speculation that it may have been set intentionally or accidentally. The barn is owned by the Hen Island Power Company and leased by the Elkhart Brick Company, operated by Frank, Waiter, and Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Brick Company
Hen Island Power Company
Messrs
Frank, Waiter
Kern
Bowen divorce suit filed by attorneys for Grace i Bowen
Attorneys Deahl and Deahl filed a divorce suit for Grace i Bowen from Massa C Bowen this afternoon. The couple married April 20 1898 and separated March 16 1903. The complaint cites failure to provide and abandonment. There are no children.
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Deahl & Deahl
Grace i. Bowen
Massa C. Bowen
Starues
Attorneys Plan Partition Of Ziegler Estate Farm In Washington
Attorneys Deahl and Deahl prepare to sue to partition the estate of Harrison Ziegler, deceased, among his widow and four children. The estate centers on a Washington township farm valued at about $6,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deahl & Deahl
Harrison Ziegler
Washington Township
Will of Samuel D. Young Filed in Nappanee Estate
The will of Samuel D. Young who died August 18 1903 in Nappanee was filed with County Clerk M H Kinney. It directs the estate to the widow for life with the residue to the children.
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Samuel D. Young
Nappanee
M. H. Kinney
Balkans Dispatches Report Massacres and Turbulence
Vienna dispatches describe a reign of terror at Adrianople with insurgents killed en masse. Severe fighting rages at Babak Slivaria and Teklye, with heavy losses on both sides. Circassians reportedly attack Bulgarian villages near Telerkeniko, murdering inhabitants.
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Vienna
Balkans
Adrianople
Babak
Slivaria
Teklye
Telerkeniko
Cooks and Waiters Face Strike Aid Decision
Chicago August 25. Cooks and waiters on strike risk failure without steam power council assistance. Indications show the council will take no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Steam Power Council
Fire claims dozens in Budapest warehouse blaze
Budapest August 25. It is estimated that between forty and fifty people perished in a warehouse fire at the Goldberger company last night. Madam Goldberger and others suffered severe burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapesth
Madam Goldberger
Goldberger Company
Cleveland Mayor Tom Johnson Nominated for Governor
Reports indicate Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland will be nominated for governor tomorrow at the Democratic state convention in Columbus. The announcement follows strong indications from party leaders and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Johnson
Columbus
Tom Johnson
Clevland
Local Horseracing Matinee At Elkhart Driving Club
A modest crowd watched Elkhart Driving Club matinee races at Barney driving park. Tony Sprague won the 100 yard dash in heats 1:21 and 1:24 3-4 while Nettie Curry triumphed in the 2:30 trot with times 2:34 12 and 2:34 14. Dexie Medium captured the 2:35 pace in three straight heats 1:16 1:15 2:11, and the 100 yard foot race was canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney
Elkhart
Tony
Octavia
Dexie Medium
Dexter Medium
H. Rose
Marcellus, Mich
Dexter
Rose
John Lusher Reenters Business In Elkhart Deal
John Lusher, former owner of the Elkhart Department Store, buys Nappanee general store from N. Laudeman. He trades his 67 acre farm valued at 10 000 dollars for the business and will take possession Monday with D. M. Best as broker. Lusher previously ran a large grocery and dry goods operation in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lusher
Main
Harrison Streets
Elkhart
N. Laudeman
Nappanee
Lusher
D. M. Best
LaPorte
Livery Stable Changes Hands in East Jackson Building
William Herrick sold his livery barn on East Jackson Street to James Callin of Huron Ohio. Herrick cites ill health and plans to go west for a time. Mrs Callin reportedly will open a millinery store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Herrick
Jackson Street
O. N. Shelmadine
James Callin
Huron
Ohio
Timmins Reports Subscriptions Rise for Interurban Festival
Fred Timmins notes subscriptions are coming in rapidly for the Interurban Das festival as planning continues. He emphasizes strong community interest and urges wider support ahead of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred” ‘Timmins
Notable Parole Terms For Romaine d Aurignac and Emile d Aurigac
A fragment notes confinement terms for Romaine d Aurignac at three years and Emile d Aurigac at two years. The terse detail centers on penal sentences without broader context.
Police Probe Lake Shore Yard Rumors Amid City Crime Rise
Superintendent Silvers reports a surge in crime with 17 men jailed, a third in larceny, a third drunk, and the rest vagrancy. He cites Lake Shore yard work as fueling suspicious figures who claim yards employment, though many deny any sight of the project. He orders officers to detain suspicious persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Silvers
Silvers
Lake Shore
Indiana Crop Report Reflects Cool Week and Delayed Harvests
Indiana section of the Weather Bureau notes weekly crop conditions ending Aug 17. Temperatures ran 2 to 8 degrees below normal with a state average about 5 degrees below. Light frost hit Allen county on the 12th. precipitation was uneven, with general showers in the south and some drought in the north. Corn looks generally good where rain fell but is one to three weeks late. clover yields vary. tomatoes for canning are late but in good condition. potato yields are light to fair, late potatoes promising. cantaloupes and watermelons are in major crops. apples are falling in some areas while others thrive, with moisture still needed.
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Allen County
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Doering
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Root
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Tony Sprague
Dexie
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Ques
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