Elkhart County Voters Advised on Senatorial Sentiment
Voters in Elkhart County are invited to express sentiment on the U S Senate selection through a Truth election contest. Ballots printed in Truth will solicit voters views while keeping names confidential, with results published later. Ballots may be mailed or brought in during the current week.
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St. Joseph
Elkhart County
Hikhart
Bent Shivele
South Bend
Senate
Afticshitel
Ilkhare County
Elkhart
United States
Shively
Poouth -Boyd
Wikhart
Proctor
Rodibaugh
Democrats
Ot Ikhart
Proctar
Hodibaugh
Runaway Shafer Team Causes Property Damage and Legal Dispute
A Shafer team left with a youth ran away on August 24 1906 colliding with an Arnold rig near High Street. Damage totals about 200 dollars with injuries to the Arnold horse and economic losses claimed by owners. the case proceeds as a litigation over liability and related land rental disputes in court this morning.
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Griffin
High Street
Ofva
Shafer
Arnold
Wolf's
South Main
St. Joseph
Sixth Street
David Miller
Ida M. Smith
Salvation Army Northern Indiana district closes with banquet
The three day Salvation Army council in the Northern Indiana district concluded last evening with a banquet at the Merchants' hotel. Fifteen covers were laid. Capt. and Mrs Ayres were praised for council preparations by Majors Escott. The next council will become a general assembly in Indianapolis mid January. Major and Mrs Escott returned to Indianapolis and visiting officers departed.
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Indianapolis
Bigelow Suffered Heart Attack in Goshen Commuter Ride
James V. Bigelow county probation officer was seized by a severe heart attack as he stepped from an interurban car at Goshen at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon. He was dazed and aided by two railway workers, then taken to his North Main Street home. He had recovered by today though serious consequences were feared. He cited sudden temperature change from a warm car as a possible cause.
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James V. Bigelow
Goshen
Aol
Bigelow
Holiday travel rates under review by central association
The Central Passenger Association considers special or reduced holiday passenger rates, with Dec 9 meeting called by F C Donald to discuss possible fare cuts. Several major lines are expected to support lower rates for Christmas and New Year.
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Wae Ter
Central Traffic ‘Association
F. C. Donald
Central Passenger Association
Oreneral
Anti-Saloon League Aims for Local Option Elections
Indiana Anti-Saloon League state superintendent BE S Shumaker says four counties have used the new local option law and eleven more will follow. He notes growing statewide support for elections and lists Wabash Lawrence Whitley Wayne Jay Huntington Marshall Gibson Wendell Wendricks Fountain Starke Porter Bartholomew and Switzerland as active or targeted counties.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
BE. S. Shumaker
Anti-Saloon League
Shumaker
Wabash
Lawrence
Whitley
Piké County
Wayne
Jay
Huntington
Marshall
Gibson
Wendricks
Fountain
Starke
Porter
Bartholomew
Switzerland
Tea Served To Treacherous Guest At Dun Dee Adver
In a Dun Dee Advertiser tale, Mrs Scott invites a mysterious guest with tea. Mr Scott rejects the offer and expels the cup, revealing the visitor as Secretary Murray who betrayed Jacobite allies by testifying for his life and fortune.
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Betta
Amy
TNR
Scott
Murray
Broughton
Dun‘dee
Deaths Mr s Rowena Cooper Widow of John Cooper
Mrs Rowena Cooper longtime Middlebury resident dies at 73. She leaves three daughters Mrs Dunham of Grand Rapids Mich Mrs Frank Walker of York township and Miss Fannie Cooner of Middlebury. The notice notes her widowed status and family survivors.
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Rowena Cooper
John Cooper
Middlebury
Dunham
Grand Thapids
Frank Walker
York Township
Fannie Cooner
Deaths at South Bend Funeral in Elkhart Saturday
John Verier 51 Mrs Sarah A Bartlet and Mrs Chas Shupert 47 die in South Bend. Funerals set for Elkhart Saturday with arrangements announced.
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South Bend
John Hervier
Sarah A. Bartlet
Chas. Shupert
Elkhart
Deaths at South Bend Bartlett widow Sarah A 78
Mrs. Sarah A. Bartlett aged 78 widow of Joseph F. Bartlett pioneer merchant dies at South Bend. She leaves a family, statewide notices indicate funeral arrangements to be announced.
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South Bend
Sarah A. Bartlett
Joseph 5. Bartlett
Death of Wendell Christophel at age 3 in scarlet fever
Wendell Warren Christophel aged 3 years 1 month 25 days died this morning at 2 60 oclock from scarlet fever. Due to contagion the funeral was held at once this afternoon with Rev. J F Funk officiating. Interment followed at Prairie Street Cemetery.
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Wendell Warren Christophel
Wesley V. Christophel
J.F. Funk
Prairie Street
Tiny English Parishes With One Roof Townships
A prose sketch notes ultra small parishes in England. Upper Eldon near Stockbridge comprises two houses a medieval church and a tiny graveyard. Lulington near Eastbourne has a church 16 feet square. Grove near Wrighton Buzzard holds about a dozen inhabitants. Rhrd in Flintshire has three adults five cottages and a ship two licensed houses once remained.
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Upper
Eldon
Stockbridge
God's Acre
Lulington
Eastbourne
Grove
Wrighton- Buzzard
Rhrd
Flintghire
Store Carries Old Hotel Name in Harlem
The Old Astor House Store kept its historic name as it moved from the old Astor House near New York to Fourteenth Street then to Moody-second Street and finally Harlem. The business is now in its third generation, preserving a sentimental link to the hotel name.
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Harlem
Astor House
New York
Fourteenth Street
Second Street
Hartem
New York Press
Nervous Team Sparks Nitro Glycerine Wagon Crash
In Clintonville a torpedo firm driver started a load of 40 quarts nitroglycerine and argued with a bystander. The team panicked and bolted, the front wheel struck a porch iron support, the horses broke harness, and the wagon left with its dangerous load standing.
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Clintonville
Oil City
Death Notice Nancy Hyer in Los Angeles
Mrs Catherine Raymer of River avenue received a message Sunday announcing the death of her sister Mrs Nancy Hyer in Los Angeles California.
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Catherine ~Raymer
River ‘Avenue
Nancy Hyer
Los Angeles
Calif
Local Political Shuffle in Con cord Townships Race
Reports indicate J. 3, Hottman’s candidacy for tax collector has drawn Democratic support. Some petition signers for Louis M. Simpson signaled backing for Hoffman. Hoffman has filed his application with Treasurer-elect William P. Kray. Lydia Brown’s death and severe cold leading to pneumonia were noted in last night’s Truth.
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Hottman
Concord
Louis M. ‘Simpson
My. Hoffman
Hoffman
William
PL Kray
Lydia’ Brown
Jack
Waterproof Coats Made From Tropic Grasses
In tropical Mexico heavy rains require rainproof garments. Native grasses are woven tightly to create coats that shed rain. some designs include hoods to protect head and body. The heat of summer makes standard rubber raincoats impractical in these regions.
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Tropics
Mexico
Hat Found with Will Propose Proben
A hat contains a found will proposal note described as incomplete and unclear. The fragmentary text references a possible bequest matter but lacks concrete names or dates to identify the estate or heirs.
Precautionary Smallpox Vaccination Order In City
Health authorities issue a compulsory vaccination order for all city schoolchildren due to the single current smallpox case. Certificates of vaccination must be shown within ten days, with exclusion from schools until the contagion period passes. The deadline extended to January 11 to accommodate graduation holidays. Teachers notified after notification from Health Officer Foltz and superintendent Drake.
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Fultz
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Catsain
Tibves Chly Schools
Foltz
Drake
Survey of New Line Nearing Benton Route
Surveyors continue work between Ligonier and Benton to determine a permanent new line toward Goshen. Officials note the grade changes and river route along Calvins and Water streets, with a wider path favored despite higher costs. The final alignment awaits completion of the Benton to Millersburg segment.
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Benton
Goshen Internubian
Calvin Street
Water Street
Goshen
Ligonier
Millersbure
Child's Feet Frozen Protest Raises School Transport Concerns
Joh Taylory filed a complaint with Indiana official James E. Bigelow over methods used to move neighborhood children to McFarren School. He alleges his daughter was brought home after 6 PM, feet freezing, while conveyance scheduled around 6 AM leaves children out all day. Bigelow referred the matter to Osolo township trustees for action.
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Joh Taylory
Undefined User Snippet Impasse Resists Court Pressure
Disjointed text fragment shows unclear stance toward a court or authority. The passage presents fragmented phrases and stray terms without coherent narrative, hindering a concrete story or event identification.
Salvation Army Christmas Aid Effort Urges Community Help
A letter describes Salvation Army Christmas work in the city. Volunteers plan to deliver 150 baskets and dinners for needy children and families, with clothing and gifts, while urging merchants to donate and shoppers to contribute. Funds from a street kettle will fund dinners before Christmas.
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Bighart
Salvation Army
Immnu
Ayul
Shively Seen as Dreamer in Indiana Senate Fight
In Elkhart and neighboring counties a split in the Democratic camp over Bent Shive ly’s bid for the U S Senate is noted. Local leaders doubt mass support exists, and interviews praising Shively have little impact on the Thirteenth district contest.
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St. Joseph
Bikkart
Ted
Elkhart
John JL. Mierman
Knox
Shively
the United
Indigiente
Democrats
Indianay
Wana
Fellin to Cistern In Goshen Streets Cliffside
Terse item notes a four year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs C A Brey tose, fell into a cistern near North Fifth street. It also mentions no reports about reappointment of the county attorney, John B Gatshall of Goshen, under a former party understanding.
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Howard Breyfogle
C. A. Breytose
Ted North
Fred Gamph
Goshen
Lixejikold
Board of Counnty ‘Commissioners
John B. Gatshall
Eet
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