Downey Evangelist Closes City Mission With 150 Converts
Miss Downey’s Jubilee Day services at the Methodist church concluded a city revival drawing about 500 in attendance. She led a morning talk with a spiral life journey on obedience and repentance. Evening appeals sparked many conversions and 68 joined the church with 21 baptized. A new Downey Glee Club formed by sixteen new male converts.
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Christ
Miss Downey
Hikhart
Downey
Hilkhart
Fire destroys two story house in Locke Township
A two story frame home owned by Jarad Defreen and K H Fisher, about a mile north of Nappanee, burned Friday. Loss valued at several hundred dollars, partly insured by Hikhart County Mutual. Contents mostly saved. Fire origin unknown. One half mile north, a barn at the Himabaugh farm burned earlier. President Whitehead and Secretary Hoover to adjust the loss tomorrow.
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Locke Township
Jarad Defreen
K. H. Fisher
Nappanee
Hikhart County Mutual Company
Himebaugh
Whitehead
Hoover
Death of Mrs L E B Randall in Elkhart Street Home
Mrs Helenora L E B Randall age 56 died suddenly at 5 PM from dropsy at 1241 West Harrison. Wife of L E B Randall she leaves two sons Verne and Irvin. Funeral at 1211 West Harrison Wednesday at 2 30 PM with Rev B J Tomlinson officiating. viewing Wed 9 AM to 2 PM.
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L. EB. Randall
Eilenora
Wil
J. Tomlinson
Funeral of Davis Verrill in Chicago Service
Davis Verrill's funeral was held at the Presbyterian church at 2 pm with large attendance. Forty Knights Templar in uniform and a B L E delegation led by the Trumpet Notes band escorted the casket to Grace Lawn cemetery. Pallbearers wore Knights regalia and also belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Rev. J G Schaibly and Rev. H B Townsend officiated.
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Davis Verrill
Presbyterian Church
Knights Templar
B. of L. EB
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
H. B. Townsend
Pension money delayed hits Detroit pensioners
Civil war petitioners in the city await quarterly allowances through Detroit officials. Justice Sanders prepared vouchers on the 4th and funds usually arrive by the 14th, but this quarter the payment is late. About 8 dozen pensioners are affected, totaling roughly $500.
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Detroit
Justice Sanders
Wanted an Heir Arrest in South Bend Involves Keltz and Jensen
George Keltz a Benton Harbor farmer and Miss Nikolina Jensen of Buchanan were arrested after a twenty month arrangement to produce a male child in exchange for $3200 and monthly payments. They were released with Keltz depositing $800 to prevent the child from becoming a public charge. The couple plan to adopt the child.
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South Bend
George Keltz
Benton Harbor
Nikolina Jensen
Buchanan
Mich
Keltz
Miss Jenser
Keliz
Court in Session Opens December Term with 208 Cases
The circuit court convened for the December term and readies its dockets. A total of 208 cases are scheduled, including 20 criminal matters, most of minor importance. There are 39 divorce cases, with 23 charged to Goshen and 16 to Hikhart, despite Judge Wilson’s strict handling.
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Goshen
Hikhart
Wilson
Hikhart County Teachers Institute Opens January 2
The Hikhart County Teachers Institute will convene January 2 and run five days. The meeting will be at the Hich school building with County Supt. Hillis preparing for a larger attendance than ever before.
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Teachers’ Institute
Hikhart County Teacher's Institute
Hich
Hillis
Commissioners Approve New Sheet Iron Furniture and Bridge
Commissioners Walley and Whetten met Saturday and accepted the new sheet iron furniture and allowed the remaining $1,000 due on the purchase price. A bridge in Jackson township was also accepted, the cost being $797.
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Walley and Whetten
Jackson Township
Sheriff's Sale of Heal Estate at Elk Hart Property
Sheriff Elliott sold estate property on Saturday seized by Osrrie OC. Matthews under an execution against William D. Stover and others. John W. Field purchased the house for 2056.32 dollars.
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Heal
Elliott
Elkhart
Osrrie OC
Matthews
William D. Stover
John W. Fieldhouse
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed By Peoria Man
J B Clark of Peoria Illinois claims surgeons wanted to operate for piles but he cured them with DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve. The advert promotes the salve as infallible for piles and skin diseases and urges readers to visit Goldman s Drug Store for holiday goods.
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J.B. Clark
Peoria
Ill
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Attempted suicide and town gossip mix in Dec 19 report
A 30 year old man Stephen Howard attempted suicide at the Hikhart house by cutting his throat with a razor. He lies in a semi conscious state and is not expected to survive. Witnesses describe a disturbing scene and doctors say recovery unlikely. The article also recounts local domestic trouble involving Mrs Rasler and her husband with a cow incident and a court appearance.
Grand Jury hears Vanderlips testifying on Elkhart robbery
Goshen Democrat reports the Vanderlips testified before the grand jury about the Elkhart robbery case linking them to suspect Charles Russell. Officials say evidence is circumstantial but likely leads to indictments for Jacob Caiger and William Schryer, others from Jefferson township. The panel may inspect the county infirmary and jail next Wednesday.
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Goshen
W B. Vanderlip
Charles Russell
Vanderlips
Elkhart
Allison- Slater
Russell
South Bend
William Milner
Jefferson Township
Jacob Caiger
William Schryer
Cow Causes Trouble On Jackson Street Amid Neighborhood Fracas
A dispute over a cow on Jackson street near Martin and Amidon's lumber yard led to a neighborhood melee, with a woman gored by the animal and an man arrested for assault. The scene drew a crowd as tensions split among residents. Earlier, Annie Kasler and Vincent Rasler pursued divorce but reconciled. Rasler left for his Osceola farm and later sent a cow to his wife after the birth of their child.
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Jackson Street
Martin & Amidon
Annie Kasler
Vincent Rasler
Mr. Rasler
Osceola
Saloonist Kuespert Found Guilty of Manslaughter
After a six day trial in South Bend, saloonist Kuespert, 48, was found guilty of manslaughter in the Katsjan Mijawski case. Judge Howard postponed the sentence to Monday and a motion for a new trial is expected as the two to fourteen year indeterminate sentence looms.
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Kuespert
South Bend
Katsjan Mijawski
Kuespart
Meyer
Howard
Elkhart Boy Plans Trip to Cape Town with Mules
Dr. W J Huni reports his son W F Uwani Jr plans to sail to Cape Town South Africa soon. The letter dated December 23 from New Orleans says he will command a shipload of mules for the British army in the Tyansvael war.
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Elkhart
Africa
W.J. Huni
W. F. Uwani, Jr
Cape Town
South Africa
New Orleans
Hunters Claim Local Fox Bounty for Large Red Fox
Evan Lutz and Guy Scamerhorn from near Bristol killed a large red fox in Jefferson township last Friday. They presented the fox skin at the county auditor's office to claim a $1 bounty, the first fox pelt bounty in years. The animal was nearly wolf-sized with fine fur.
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Jefferson Township
Evan Lutz
Guy Scamerhorn
Bristol
Parmer and Wife in Drunken Wreck in Town
A farmer and his wife toppled their rig at Marion and Sixth streets Saturday. A policeman on the scene prevented a runaway and found both inebriated. he helped them into their rig and sent them home.
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Parmer
Marion
Sixth Streets
Arrest on Bastardy Charge Against Express Wagon Driver
Washington Sprey, driver of an express and baggage wagon, was arrested this morning on a bastardy charge filed by Miss Lizzis Hudson of the city. He will have a hearing before Judge Blake this afternoon.
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Washington Sprey
Lizzis Hudson
Blake
PACTS TO REMEMBER Knill's Red Pills for Wan People
Advertisement for Knill's family pills including Red Pills White Liver Pills Blue Kidney Pills Black Diarrhoea Pills Dyspepsia Tablets and other remedies priced at 25 cents per box. Claims cures for various ailments and guarantees satisfaction through pharmacists.
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Knill
Keene Family Top Winners With 2.5 Million Gain
In New York on December 20 Wall Street speculators faced losses from stock shrinkage while the two largest gains went to James R Keene and his wife Mrs James R Keene each earning 2.5 million dollars from the market setback.
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Keenes
New York
Wall Street
James R. Keene
James R.keene
Dean's Ointment Reputed Cure for Hemorrhoids
O F Cornwell of Valley Street Sangerties New York praises Dean's Ointment claiming it cured his itching hemorrhoids quickly and permanently after doctors failed. He attributes lasting relief to the treatment.
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Dean
Moe
O. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Sangerties
N. Y
Bind Your Old Magazines With TruTa Service
TruTa offers affordable magazine binding described as a satisfying option for turning loose issues into neat volumes. The ad emphasizes low price and convenient service to customers seeking durable bound collections.
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TruTa
Awful accident at Ekhart Steam laundry injures Miss Biddle
Miss Aldie M. Biddle of 601 James street suffered severe injuries at 11 this morning while feeding clothes into a steam mangle. Her hand and arm were crushed and flesh torn as the garment was drawn between the heated rollers. The machine was halted and she was removed. A doctor was summoned and amputation prognosis awaited after examination.
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Aldie M. Biddle
James Street
Ekhart
Miss Biddle
County Council Called to Meet to Handle Bonds
Auditor Berkey issued a call for a special county council meeting next Tuesday December 26 to arrange payment of 10000 in outstanding bonds maturing in February and 40000 in bonds maturing at 5000 annually from 1904. He also announced that all county claims must be filed before January 1 for possible action, with treasury balance around 5000 and likely borrowing needed for current expenses.
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Goshen
Berkey
Goshen News
Treasury
Grand jury to probe coal trust in Goshen and Elkhart
Goshen correspondent reports the grand jury will investigate a possible coal trust spanning Goshen and Elkhart with indictments possible. Farmers near Goshen drive to Bristol ten miles away to buy coal at lower cost, while Middlebury with a sole dealer faces higher freight and 50 cents per ton cheaper cheatnut coal.
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Goshen
South Bend Tribune
Elkhart
Bristol
Middlebury
Elkhart Man Will Wed Mishawaka Club Farewell Party
The Entre Nous club gathered at Miss Beam residence on West Flint Street for a farewell event honoring Miss Julia Herrold before her upcoming marriage to Mr Royly Decamp of Mishawaka. Miss Mayme Barron hosted with usual festivities and refreshments served later.
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Elkhart
Mishawaka
Entre Nous Club
Misses Beam
West Flint Street
Mayme Barron
Julia Herrold
Royly
Decamp
Hikhart
Diphtheria Case Reported Near Osceola
A diphtheria case is reported at the home of William Kreighbaum near Osceola. The patient is Miss Mary Kreighbaum, a young woman who recently worked as a domestic in Elkhart. Dr. Pierce of Osceola is in charge. the note clarifies she is not William F. Kreighbaum the dairyman.
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Osceola
William Kreighbaum
Mary Kreighbaum
Elkhart
Dr. Pierce
W. F. Kreighbaum
Middlebury Man, P W Hutchinson, Dies at 68
Middlebury resident P W Hutchinson, about 68, died last evening. He leaves a widow and two sons. A pioneer of Hikhart county, funeral arrangements have not been completed.
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Middlebury
P. W. Hutchinson
Hikhart County
STILL ALIVE AFTER TRYING TO CUT THROAT
Stephen Howard a colored man who attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a razor yesterday remains alive though weak from blood loss and near death for hours. He revived somewhat today and may be moved to the county house if he improves. He spoke of poor relatives and said he did not want them notified. Levy who employed him claims Howard had money, suggesting a jilted lover caused his distress. An oil stove was placed in the room and friends offered aid. Also Washington Sprey was arrested on a serious charge by Miss Lizzie Hudson and placed under 500 bonds. the case is set for tomorrow at 2.
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Stephen Howard
Hikhart House
Fisher
Hokelman
Howard
Elkbars
Rover
Mass
Jules Levy
Eckelman
Braden
Levy
Hibbart House
Washington Sprey
Lizzie Hudson
Blake
German Flag Hoisted at Apia Courthouse
Advices from Apia Samoa dated December 13 report the German flag was formally raised on the Apia courthouse. German representative Herr Rose told Mataafan chiefs that Samoa could have their own king. Mataafans support Mataafa and are driving Malietoa supporters from villages, risking renewed conflict over kingship.
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Auckland
N. Z
Apia
Samoa
Herr Rose
Malietoa
Town Speakership for Des Moines Headlines Legislature
The largest legislative gathering yet in Des Moines centers on the speakership fight. The Gear party backs Bowen with pledges and claims enough support, while the Cummins faction pushes Eaton as speaker, signaling the looming U S senatorial contest.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Gear Men
Bowen
Cummins
Eaton
Governor Taylor Presses Election Law Reform
Frankfort Ky December 20 Governor Taylor stated his upcoming legislative message will be brief and focus mainly on the election law. He advocates repeal and urges retention of the old provision that election officers be appointed by county judges.
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Gov. Taylor
Frankfort
Taylor
Sikh Transport Arrives in San Francisco After Stormy Pacific Trip
The United States transport Sikh reached San Francisco on Tuesday three days overdue after a tempestuous voyage from Manila. The government vessel endured severe waves and wind and arrived badly battered from the crossing.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pacific
United States
Transsport Sikh
Manila
China settles with France over Kwang Chouwan incidents
Paris dispatch reports France secured complete satisfaction from China. The issues include relief of the French concession and compensation for the murder of two French officers, addressing both territorial and punitive demands.
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China
France
London
Post
Paris
Kwang Chouwan
Banks Accept Gage's Offer
Treasury secretary reports a large number of national banks applying to deposit public funds under Monday’s announcement. Most applications come from New York and eastern cities, with others from major midwestern centers.
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Gage
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Middle West
Naval Honors for Brumby Packed Escort to Station
The remains of Lieut. Brumby were escorted with full naval honors to the railway station and sent at 11:15 on the Southern road to Atlanta for interment.
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Brumby
Washington
Atlanta
No Smallpox at Belvidere Says Doctor
Springfield report by Dr Nelson to the state board of health finds the Belvidere outbreak is chickenpox not smallpox. He concludes the illness is not the scarlet fever type but a non contagious varicella form. The inspector’s findings aim to avert public alarm and guide health actions.
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Belvidere
Springfield
Ill
Nelson
State Board of Health
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