Public Works Backs Franklin Street Paving Plan
The board of public works approved a resolution of necessity to pave West Franklin Street from South Second to West Indiana with sheet asphalt after a canvass showed 93 resident owners favored paving. A January hearing will let property owners voice desires before final contract selection, with sheet asphalt as the leading option among several pavements.
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West Franklin Street
Board of Public
South Second Street
Indiana Avenue
Wawasee Cottagers Prepare Legal Action Against Marl Takers
Members of the Wawasee Protective Association oppose mail removal from the lake by the Sundusky Portland Cement Company. A meeting was held in Gasher to discuss action led by Bowe ardney and J. Maines with support from Lake Wewasee residents.
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Waasee
Sandusky
Portland Cement. Company
Gasher
J. Maines
Lake Wewasee
Ander
Mysterious Disappearance of Mrs Strintz Sparks Local Rumors
Reported missing from 21T Middlebury Street Saturday night after withdrawing several hundred dollars from a local bank. Friends say Mr Strintz claims no mystery, while neighbors speculate she went west for health or to California to visit an aunt, amid political chatter and denials surrounding Elkhart County politics.
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Gus Strintz
Middlebury Street
Strintz
Car H it Cart Near Beardsley and Prospect
John W. Harper, a veteran mail carrier, was thrown from his wagon when a westbound Beardsley avenue street car struck it at Prospect street shortly after 4 PM. The horse broke loose but was captured. Harper felt only slight injuries and resumed work. Motorman Guy Seamerharm and Conductor Marshall Aydelott reported limited visibility due to buildings and crowds nearby.
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Beardsley Avenue
Prospect Street
John W. Harper
Roper
Elkhart Cattioze
Harness Minatechwing Company
Devis Acetylene Company
Eardsley Avenue
Warner
Harper
Strick
Mr. Harper
Guy Seamerharm
Marshall Aydelott
Elopes After Secret Marriage At County Clerk Office
Ruth Friend of Liver Jakes travels with her mother to the Golden Hotel in St Joseph County. They secure a license at the county clerk and wed in a brief ceremony with Charles Wendell of Chicago. The couple attempted secrecy but publicity followed. Wendell’s Chicago parents are mentioned. the bride works with a theater company that has been touring locally.
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Golden Hotel
Ruth Friend
Liver Jakes
Charles Wendell
Chicago
St. Joseph
Wendell
Toms
Contested Eighty Acre Farm Case Proceeds in Court
In Jackson township a suit for possession and ownership of an eighty acre farm by Mandilla Myers and John W. Myers is revived in Superior Court after minor filings. The case should finish this afternoon as John W. Myers is the last witness. Lucia Louise Hatfield dismisses her alimony claim against Henry Huffield amid family troubles. Ruby G. Adams sues for divorce from Benjamin F. Adams citing habitual drunkenness non support and desertion.
90 Horses Burn in Stockyards Fire in Indianapolis
A stockyards fire in Indianapolis destroyed the stables of the Indianapolis Sales Company and cremated ninety horses. The loss is estimated at 60,600 dollars. Helen Winter, sister of Allen Winter, the top priced trotting horse, was cremated. she was valued at 5,000 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Union Stock Yards
Helen Winter
Allen Winter
Churches Unite for Week of Prayer Schedule
Churches affiliated with the Ministerial association will observe a Week of Prayer in January with union services. Lewis S. Hall, chairman of the arrangement committee, announced the schedule with each day hosting a different church and speaker.
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Ministerial Association
Lewis S. Halls
sMonday
Christian Church
H. Breish
Evangelical
Bueckner
Heven Is
S. Hall
Pressbyterian
JF NeSpear
Grace
Utheran Reh
A. Reeks
Ny Avhich
Senate Debates Roosevelt Secret Service Inquiry
The senate introduced Aldrich's resolution calling for an inquiry into the secret service and its references in the annual message. The Foraker resolution demanding full information from the War Department on detectives used to shadow Brownsville soldiers was adopted without debate.
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Senate
Red Cross Stamps Sale Busy In City Drives
Clubwomen oversee the Red Cross stamp sale with strong community support from Blkhari residents. Mrs FE G Machan leads the effort for the American National Red Cross, aided by local women's clubs. Stamps sell for a penny, funds go to the national tuberculosis fight. Stamps seal Christmas packages and are used on letters.
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Red Cross
FE. G. Machan
American National Red Cross Society
Pts
Elkhart Democratic Club Holds First Regular Meeting
The Elkhart Democratic Club completed its organization at Truth last evening with officers elected Elllis Chester as president Timothy Groasveld first vice president Otto Hartman second vice president Jon ti Slear third vice president TE A Kallen secretary Sweiry Helfrick treasurer Temporary chairman A R Gildea and temporary secretary W J Winship presiding Annel Clark chaired the nominating committee which reported three candidates for president and two for each other office The committee also listed vacant rooms to secure for club headquarters and authorized officers to select them The club adjourned to meet the second Monday in January or at the call of the president.
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Elkhart Democratic
Ellis Chester
Timothy Groasveld
Otto Hartman
Jonti Slear
TE. A. Kallen
Sweiry Helfrick
A. R. Gildea
W. J
Auction sale of bankrupt Bacon stores stock at Goshen and Mistawaka
The stock of the Bacon stores firm, formerly Boyle and Brown, auctioned with bids rising from 1000 to about 50 increments. Goshen stock valued at 6725.93, Mistawaka stock appraised at 3412.45, and a delivery horse and wagon included. Trustee E B Zigler and attorney L W Vanderlip attended.
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E. B. Zigler
Bacon Stores
L. W
Printer Cecil Condon Arrested on Serious Charge
Cecil Condon a James A Bell Printing employee was arrested after noon by Officer Robbins on a serious charge brought by two fourteen year old girls. He waived arraignment and was bound over to the superior court for 500 dollars, claiming he is eighteen and from Ohio with a Fort Wayne printers union card.
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Cecil Condon
James A. Bell Printing Company
Robbins
Gerdeen McSullan
Wagney Avenue
Cora Reynolds
Whiteman
Officer Robbins
Serene
McMillan
North Wain Street
Condon
Harrison Street
Butt
Merchants’ Hotel
Ohio
Union
The
Fort Wayne’ Printers
Taft Census Patronage and Labor Legislation Debate
The article discusses the 1910 census funding and staffing plan, noting Senators and Representatives would appoint clerks and supervisors, bypassing the Civil Service competitive exams. It also covers Taft's aim to propose labor legislation, with leaders wary of delaying until his studies and recommendations are ready. It highlights accidents to workingmen, citing high fatality and injury rates across industries and the potential life-savings from improved factory inspection and legislation.
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Civil Service’ Commission
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Taft
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Bureau of Labor
Hoffman
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
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Garman Empire
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