Tragic Wedding Day Deaths In Athens Line Crash
Guy Churebill of Battle Creek and Belle Barrison of Athens were killed when a Lake Shore engine struck their buggy near Athens Indiana on a wedding day weekend. The couple planned to wed soon and were returning home with wedding garments when the fatal crash occurred. The bride wore the wedding gown to be buried with her.
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Guy Churebill
Battle Creek
Belle Barrison
Athens
Mich
Goshen
Churebill
Miss Harrison
J. E. Heath
Obnurenill
Counterfeit Money Circulates in Goshen Area
Counterfeit currency is circulating in Goshen and nearby towns. Merchants report accepting counterfeit half dollars and a ten dollar bill believed to fail a thorough check. Local authorities warn the public to scrutinize currency carefully to avoid losses.
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Goshen
Disease Strikes Cattle Across Regions
A new baffling cattle disease has appeared in several areas, causing animals to reel, collapse, and die despite aid. In other news, Charles Russell linked to the Richland bank robbery was arrested in Sandusky Ohio and awaits Kalamazoo requisition papers to face charges alongside a companion nicknamed the Kid.
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Hichland
Charles Russell
Richland
Mamie Burker
Sandusky
Kalamazoo
Kid
Michigan
Largest Grant County land deal ties to Hamilton era estate
Attorneys bought the Wood estate in Grant county comprising 1100 acres with 1,000,000 feet of walnut and pine. The deed lists notable New York names. once Hamilton’s property, it was deeded to an Indian chief. Police searched a Lake Shore train at midnight for a highwayman who robbed conductor Madlem of Goshen of a gold watch and cash, then fled as the train prepared to depart. Officers found no trace of the robber.
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Ligonier
Grant County
New York
Alexander Hamilton
Condustor
Madlem
Goshen
Mishawal
Goshen Athenaeum Romaine Case Terms Settlement
A message from Goshen reports the Romaine case compromised for 15087 dollars. The ex-treasurer must turn over this sum to the county after the county spent thousands hiring experts. The Campbell case is also likely to settle by compromise.
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Romaine
Goshen Democrat
Hoover
Ernst
Cale
Campbell
Circuit Court Convenes With Docket Call
Court opens this morning with docket calls and motions. The first three days focus on motions and scheduling. Thursday may see trials begin. Judge Wilson instructed the grand jury.
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Circuit Court
Wilson
Allie Osborn Dangerously Ill in North Dakota Letter
Henry Geiss received a December 15 letter from Oran W. Osborn of Magadan North Dakota stating that Allie Osborn was dangerously ill and expected to die within thirty six hours. Osborn formerly lived in Elkhart and was well known in the city.
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Allie’ Osborn
Henry Geiss
Oran W. Osborn
Magadan
N. Dak
Allie” Osborn
Grip
Elkhart
Soldiers' Home Plans Land Sale Near Lafayette
The Soldiers' Home trustees report to the governor that fifty five acres donated by Lafayette should be sold as it cannot be utilized now. The home is in good condition with 517 inmates and a yearly death toll of twenty seven.
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Lafayette
Inter-Urban Railway Completes Trolley Line Laying
Yesterday the street railway company finished securing the last guide wire for the trolley between the two cities as the hour for quitting arrived. Finishing touches on rail laying were completed with engines at Dunlaps.
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Street
Yesngines
Dunlaps
Mivet
Tragic Crossing Accident Kills Leitch's Addn Man Jonas Swanson
Jonas Swanson of Leitch's addition was killed when struck by a Big 4 train at John Manning's crossing three miles north of the city. He had just started for farmer Charles Anderson's to help with butchering and died instantly after being hurled from his buggy. The inquest is set for 4 pm with Coroner Isenheiss.
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Jonas Swanson
Leitch
Stephens’ Undertaking Establishment
John Manning
Swanson
Charles Anderson
Ccane
Anderson
Big 4
Swanson 'S
Fred Olson
Ninth
Harrison Streets
Hudson Street
Franklin Street
Charles Keith
Dan Crowley
Rowe
Pindell
Labortoux
Isenheiss
Campbell Suit Against E A Campbell Dismissed
The suit against former county treasurer E A Campbell was dismissed in circuit court at county cost. Anthony Deahl argued that the county owes Campbell instead of the opposite, noting an illegal $2 600 allowance approved by commissioners, though recovery is blocked by that error.
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Campbell
E. A. Campbell
Anthony Deahl
Logansport Officer Detains Baby Over Debt Claim
In Logansport Mrs Tyer accuses Captain Scott McClarg of police of seizing her baby over a debt of 31.50. She says he pushed her and slapped her when she pressed to retrieve the child and only released after the debtor settled 1.50. He retained the infant until payment was made.
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Logansport
Tyer
Scott McClarg
McClarg
Asylum Board Seeks 380000 Ward for 200 Patients
The Longcliffe hospital board asks the state legislature for 380000 to fund a new ward for 200 patients. Over 1000 insane residents in the northern district, including Elkhart County, cannot be cared for at Logansport.
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Longcliffe Hospital
Elkhart County
Logansport
Death of Cervera's Cat Senor Christobal
The famous cat Senor Christobal, taken from the Spanish cruiser Christobal Colon off Santiago Cuba on July 3 by the Oregon crew, died at Captain Lloyd Clark's home in St. Joseph Michigan Friday night. Cause unknown but likely a cold from exhibition at the Chicago oat show.
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Cervera
Senor Christobal
Christobal Colon
Santiago
Cuba
Oregon
Lloyd Clark
St. Joseph
Mich
Chicago
Grand Jury Enlisted to Probe Mis Charges Against Officials
Judge Wilson of the circuit court instructed the grand jury to investigate charges raised by the Goshen Democrat during the county officials campaign. The court noted a Democrat publication about how Probate Commissioner Wilson drew his salary and said the grand jury will sift this matter.
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Wilson
Circuit Court
Goshen
Time Table of The Indians Electric Railway
The Indian Electric Railway issues a time card for inter urban cars likely starting tomorrow on a regular schedule. First cars leave Goshen and Elkport at 5 15 am and pass at Danlaps. Trains run every forty five minutes until 10 15 pm with a fifteen cent one way fare.
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Indians Electric Railway Company
Goshen
Elkport
Danlaps
Pay of County Treasurers Opinion Delineates Fees
Attorney General Taylor issues an opinion on county treasurers duties and entitled fees. He states treasurers cannot claim the 25 cent demand fee when the delinquent tax collector handles demand and collection. The law requires treasurers to be at offices on all business days unless on public duties. Treasurers are valued as more than mere tax collectors and are not paid for county board of review service.
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Taylor
Court House in Danger at Logansport Attack
An attempt to blow up the Cass county court house in Logansport occurred Saturday morning when intruders entered the basement, released water from boilers, and turned up the gas, causing the boilers to burn hot. The janitor discovered the blaze and the damage amounted to several hundred dollars to the county.
Tragedy Report Sparks Outcry In Athens Area
A disturbing accident in the Athens area draws attention to safety gaps. Local officials promise investigations as families seek answers about what happened and who is responsible.
Friends to meet at house then go to Presbyterian church
The notice says workmen will arrive tomorrow morning and friends will meet at the house at 9 30 o clock. They will proceed to the Presbyterian Church where services begin at 10 o clock. Rev Ho B Townsend will officiate.
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Friends
Presbyterian
Rev. Ho
B. Townsend
Percy Duncan and landlord Farr avoid danger after Sturgis incident
The Goshen Times reports Percy Duncan, a Sturgis hotel porter who shot his employer Thursday night, will live. Also safe is landlord Charles D. Farr. If the Sturgis correspondent is right, neither man faces immediate danger for years. The tale blends Warsaw liar’s cave lore with a Niles pipes dream.
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Goshen Times
Percy Duncan
Sturgis Hotel
Charles .D. Farr
Sturgis
Warsaw
Proposed township reform plan aims to centralize tax control
A committee proposes a five man legislative board to correct and revise the tax levy and related duties, shifting power exclusively to the township trustee. Township body chairmen would form a similar panel to supervise county tax levies and expenditures, echoing the supervisor systems in New York Michigan and Illinois.
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New York
Michigan
Tlinois
Is Alum Poisonous in Bread and Baking Powder
An examination warns that alum used to whiten bread and as a substitute for cream of tartar in baking powder harms health. It may cause dyspepsia and obstinate constipation and can poison the system under certain conditions. Individual susceptibility varies due to stomach secretions and chemical reactions with alum.
Bristol Roundup of Local Social and Incident Notes
Cyrus Seiler and wife of Elkhart visited Bristol last Wednesday. A. K. Kline fell and was seriously hurt Monday morning. Charles Longard’s wife visited in Middlebury last week. Mrs Bila Kletz of heart failure died December 45, daughter of Harvey and ? Fields. funeral at Mottville Sunday. Mrs William Daniels of Grand Rapids visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George Milburn. John Zimmerman of Kansas visiting, Ella Mathias in Elkhart Saturday. Roy Kirkdorfer has secured a post-
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Bristol
Cyrus Seiler
Elkhart
Harvey Fields
Mottville
William Daniels
Grand Rapids
Mich
George Milburn
John Zimmerman
Kansas
Ella
Mathias
Roy Kirkdorfer
Three Burglars Captured In Perry Cottage Case
In Perry Michigan deputy sheriff Ferguson formed a posse after Abe Keen spotted a forced door at Turner's cottage near Eagle Lake. Three burglars James McGee Tom Johnson and Thomas Carlisle were captured within thirty three minutes and later sentenced to three six and nine years respectively in Michigan penitentiaries and house of correction.
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Michigan
Jad
Perry
Turner
Eaglelake
Gorrestior
Waltmen
Redfield
Mich
Abe Keen
Adamaville
Hagle Lake
Charles Ferguson
Elkhart
Toys
BB James McGee
Tom Johnson
Thomas Carlisle
Mr. Turner
Ferguson
Waltman
Cassopolis
Johnson
Elhart
South Bend
McGee Waa
McGee
Carlisle
House of Correction
Tonia
It Comes and Goes in Market Notes
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief market item mentioning a person named John and a money matter. The readable text suggests a small sale or listing on the market with uncertain details and a couple of stray phrases.
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John Es Posia
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Inter-Urban
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Kho Tassans
Khorassans
Bala Sykes
Atty
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