Bear River and Ogden Water Works strike impacts Utah counties
Farmers in Hart County face possible land title issues as the Bear River Irrigation and Ogden Water Works strike in Utah affects property bought nearby. The disturbance underscores dangers tied to disputed titles and the need for clear ownership records. A local elder recalls a life devoted to maintaining a hearth fire once kept by his late father Jong.
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Bear River
Ogden Water Works Company
Utah
Hart County
County Board of Health Secretary Reappointed for One Year
The county commissioners reelected Dr. B. H. Ash as secretary of the county board of health for one year with unanimous vote. No candidates had declared for the post, and the choice was praised as an excellent one by the Oshen Democrat.
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County Health Board
Aoard
County Board of
Heralth
Ash
Oshen
Mortgage suit seeks release of lien and damages
Por Belesse of a Mortgage, Wealey W. Wilson sues the State Building and Loan Association of Indiana in circuit court to compel release of a mortgage and 925 damages plus $25 attorney fees. Dodge & Hubbel filed the complaint alleging Wilson executed a mortgage on Bristol property, the debt has been paid, and nothing remains due to the association.
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Wealey W. Wilson
State Building and Loan Association of Indiana
Dodge& Hubbell
Wilson
Bristol
Minister explains baptism death tied to Pine Creek case
Rev D O Ryusls the clergyman who baptized a young man named Bigler in Pine Creek says death did not occur a week after the baptism. The youth was baptized November 30 and died in December. The minister admits the boy was seriously ill at the time of baptism.
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D.O. Ruyrsls
Cioister
Bigler
Pine Creek
In Tree
Yur
Dirt Thrown Against a House During Railway Construction
Workmen toiled on the inter urban railway project near Goshen when heavy charges of dynamite loosened frozen earth within a few rods of Samuel Stutsman's home. Large chunks struck the roof and siding and shattered a window.
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Goshen
Samuel Stutsman
Engineer Crushed Finger At Noyes Carriage Works
O B Robbins of 212 McDonald Street, an engineer at Noyes Carriage Works, had the end of a finger on his right hand crushed this morning while assisting to lift a heavy flange for a smoke stack. Dr Thomas dressed the wound and hoped to save the finger.
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Pinger
O. B. Robbins
McDonald Street
Noyes
Hand Cut by a Bottle at Sick Horse Scene
Rev. Mr. Knapp of Goshen avenue received several deep cuts to his right hand last evening while tending a sick horse. The horse rose as it died and struck the clergyman, shattering the bottle in his grip. Dr. Short treated the wounds.
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Mr. Knapp
Goshen Avenue
Death of Aged Minister Rev John Maffitt of Bristol
Rev John Maffitt of Bristol died at his home yesterday afternoon aged eighty five. The funeral will be at the Methodist Church in Bristol on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o clock. He was among the circuit s oldest clergymen and had been on the superannuated list for years. He preached at Trinity M E Church in this city many times and was noted as a able minister. He had resided in Bristol for fifty years.
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John Maffitt
Bristol
Methodist
Trinity M. EB
Joseph Kyle
Union
Mich
Eugene Atkins
Harrison Shankweiler
Hikhart
Charles Long
Estey Gardner
Shankweiler House
Albert Stamp
Simons
Goshen
John Sweaney
Thomas Reynolds
Hlkhart
Foster
Elkhart
Thorsday
Charles van Frank
Charles Farrar
Indianapolis
Mate Perral
Kenneth Kline
Bloomington
Ind
George Williamson
Fry
East Main Street
Clayton Hermance
Wash Brown
Bloomfield
Charles Dussel
Jesse Shell
Bristol Milling Company
Mahalia Fry
Delia Fetters
John Mofitt
Mofitt
M. B. “Ebureh
Sleigh Runaway Injures Local Nurse in South Bend
Mrs BH Skelley of this city suffered serious injuries in a runaway sleigh accident yesterday evening in South Bend. A trained nurse employed in South Bend attended to her at the scene and later at a local depot. She was conveyed for medical care after the incident.
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Skelley
South Bend
South
John Leonard Arrested After Midnight Disturbance
John Leonard, in custody in Lovgoifi, returned to the area from Connellsville and caused a disturbance at Mrs. Dawson's home. police escorted him to jail after he attacked Mr. Dawson. he faces possible transfer back to Longeff. The same issue notes a local school district box social raising funds for library books and netting $15.
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John Leonard
Mana
Js Il
Longeff
Leon‘ard
Clark Dawsn
South Main’ Street
Mr. Dawson
Leonard
Mr. Dawon
Robinson
Soen
Thia
Prix-Twc Feure
Ench
Connellsville
Lovgoifi
Davwsocz
Gideon W Marsh Sentenced for Bank Wreck Conspiracy
Gideon W Marsh former president of Keystone National Bank was sentenced in Philadelphia to twelve years and three months in prison plus a $500 fine. He faced charges of conspiracy with false entries and reports to the comptroller of the currency. He stated his predecessor left a defalcation of over $1,000,000 and that Marsh profited nothing from the bank's losses.
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Gideon W. Marsh
Philadelphia
Gideon Www. Marsh
Keystone National Bank
Barton
United States District Court
Marsh
Fourth Infantry Ordered to Manila from Fort Sheridan
The Fourth Infantry, once in Cuba, is ordered by the War Department to move from Fort Sheridan to Manila. Col Robert H Hall, now a brigadier general, notes the unit has grown from about 300 men to 1,000 after recent recruitment.
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Fourth Infantry
Manila
Chicago
War Department
Fort Sheridan
Uncle Sam
Cuba
Robert H. Hall
Huntsville
Ala
Nagie
Trophy of the War Norfolk commandant’s wartime note
Fragments show a December 1914 Washington item referencing Commodore Farquhar as commandant at Norfolk and indicating a wartime note or report. The readable text is incomplete but points to a military context and the officer’s role at the Norfolk station.
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Washington
Farquhar
Norfolk
Retaliation Tax Fired Secretary Report
Washington reports on December 4 that the secretary has been fired amid a retaliatory tax dispute. Officials declined to provide further details.
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Washington
Dec
Roosters Die In Illegal Fighting Festivities
Report from Elkhart recounts a brawl where four dozen fighting roosters were killed during staged combats in a nearby town. Gamblers reportedly wagered heavily as owners forced birds into fights, with no officers to halt the disturbing activities.
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Elkhart Gamesters
Goshen Times
Unnamed Father Seeks Marriage for Daughter in Indiana
A Goshen matter records a marriage license permit received by Clerk Dennett this morning with unique origin. The document lists a date Des 9 1898 and a surname Eikhart Indiana, and the father states the daughter is a good girl and he will not have to board him.
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Goshen
Dennett
Des
Eikhart
Ind
Truant Officer Faces Parents Over School Absence
Goshen Times reports Truant Officer Heath forced seven Clinton township children to attend a neighboring schoolhouse. Thirteen weeks passed before parents complied by sending them for twelve weeks including Thanksgiving. On Tuesday the children were pulled from class, many crying at the loss of schooling. The parents are blamed for stubbornness.
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Heath
Goshen Times
Clinton Township
One Homaine Suit Dropped In County Case
The case against Frank G. Romaine former county treasurer was dismissed in circuit court today on county attorney recommendation. It sought recovery of 1808 dollars in premiums on bonds sold. Officials said the suit was outlawed and other suits against Romaine and Campbell, the commissioners, will be prosecuted soon.
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Frank G. Romaine
Romaine
Campbell
Mrs Mast Burns in Gasoline Stove Explosion
Mrs. Fred Mast of 610 Middlebury Street suffered severe burns to her right arm when a gasoline stove burner exploded while she lit the stove yesterday morning. Dr. Bowers attended the injured woman and she is resting easily today.
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Fred Mast
Middlebury Street
Death of Will Brodrick in Nogales Ariz
C C Harris received a telegram announcing the death of Will Brodrick of Nogales Arizona at 6 pm yesterday. He was about thirty five, a nephew of Harris and cousin of Charles Broderick. Brodrick wished his remains sent here for burial and the body is expected Friday morning with funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Nogalees
Ariz
C. C. Harria
Will Brodrick
Nogales
Brodrick
Kilkbartan
Jury selection for next term of court underway
Jurors for the upcoming term were chosen today. Grand jurors named include Jacob H. Dell Olive Ouds Nelson Ae Buda Harrison and Ma.
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Bt Goshen
Jacob H. ‘Dell
Olive
Notable Soldier Proposed as Sentinel at Doors
The speaker extols Mr. Floyd as a veteran with good sense and tact who could guard doors and keep out questionable characters, except if those individuals are members of the house, suggesting a factional safeguard for access control.
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Floyd
Care for the Insane Hospital Reports Fiscal Year
The Central Hospital for the Insane filed its annual report with the governor for the year ending October 31. It managed 18 affairs with less money while caring for more patients than ever before. The appropriation was $225.00, down from $260,000 the year prior, with $140.50 per inmate allocated last year.
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Central Hospital For the Insane
Marriage Licenses Granted in Elkhart Area
The Goshen News notes Lyman A Corider aged 24 and Faynella Saille aged 20 of Elkhart were married after a delay for missing details. Also approved were William N Adams aged 23 and Lettie L Brown aged 18 of Elkhart with parental consent.
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Lyman A. Corider
Faynella Saille
Elkhart
William N. Adams
Lettie L Brown
Goshen Nswe
Bill aims to abolish free lunch in saloons
Representative Hedgacock of Clin ton and Tipton counties pre pares a bill to abolish free lunch in saloons. The act will define what a lunch is and prohibit saloon men from serving any thing of that kind to customers. The bill is introduced at the request of restaurant men and the saloonists themselves.
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Hedgacock
Clinton
Tipton
Milford Fire Destroys Part Of Roof At Residence
A fire Sunday at Milford damaged a Goshen house owned by J. F. Young. The blaze, caused by a defective flue, burned a large section of the roof and destroyed rafters and plaster. The home, valued at $800, sustained the loss.
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Milford
J. F. Young
Goshen
Secretary Bliss May Resign as Interior Secretary
Washington reports it is highly likely that Secretary Bliss will resign soon to focus on private business interests. The move stems from personal reasons, not policy disputes, with an official announcement expected after a successor is chosen. In Elkhart a new long distance line to Fort Wayne was tested, enabling future connections to Lima, Ohio, via independent lines.
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Washington
Bliss
Mr. Bliss
Ft. Wayne
Elkhart
Chicago Board of Trade Quotations Report
The table lists the range of quotations on the Board of Trade for today December 13, with figures showing price movements and market activity across commodities traded on the exchange.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Board of
Trade
Unusual Baby Delivery From Cincinnati Sparks City Tale
A two year old girl with blue eyes arrived by express from Cincinnati addressed to Mrs. Riene Staples. The case links a long-ago romance and a desertion, with the mother later ill and in county hospital. Provide care options include institutions with $500 payments and a push for salary reform for trustees.
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An Express
Cincinnati
Riene Saples
Main Street
Beyng
Staples
Chicago
Riene Staples
Frank Julisn
Blanket Your Horse Says an Exchange
A call urges blanket protection for horses during cold weather. It asserts blankets save lives and spirits, and that officers must ensure street horses have them, viewing this as a duty of humanity rather than idle talk.
County Clerk Dennett Seeks Supplies for Coming Year
County Clerk Dennett has filed a requisition with the auditor for supplies in his office for the coming year. Other officers have not yet filed requisitions. The matter of awarding a contract has been left with County Attorney Vail.
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Dennett
Teaus
Yale 2
Vail
Mofitt Rites Mark Bristol Community News
Bristol diary notes a series of visits and moves including Joseph Kyle and wife from Union Michigan staying with Eugene Atkins. births and illnesses mentioned. Rev John Mofitt dies aged eighty five with M E Church funeral today. Mrs Dr Berray of Scottsburg attends.
Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station issues new creamery guidance
The Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station in Indiana has just issued new guidance on creameries. The brief notice highlights updated practices and standards for dairy processing and quality control.
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Indiana
Purdue University , ‘Agricultural ‘Experiment Station
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