Sidway Mercantile gives ring and gifts to H. D. Markel
The Sidway Mercantile Co presented H. D. Markel of Elkhart Ind with a $300 diamond ring as a Christmas token. The firm notes his land donation for the Sidway factory and his role in bringing and expanding the plant. Employees received bonuses and holiday pay, with plans to grow to 1,000 workers and to manufacture cart spindles and wheels locally within two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Markel
Sidway Mercantile Co
Elkhart
Ind
C. A. Sidway
Pres
Sidway Co
Chicago
Sibway
Indiana cities seek juvenile courts similar to Indianapolis
A meeting in Indianapolis produced a proposed bill to create juvenile courts in Ft Wayne Evansville South Bend and Terre Haute. The group led by W H Whittaker Judge McClure Julia Harrison Moore and Mrs Helen Rogers outlined the bill form for legislation in the coming session. Strong support exists in Allen St Joseph Vanderburgh and Vigo counties for independent child courts akin to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft . Wayne
Evansville
South Bend
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
W. H. Whittaker
Indiana Reformatory
McClure
Madison County Circuit Court
Julia ‘Harrison Moore
Children’s Aid Society
Helen Rogers
State Conference of Charities
Ang Corrections
Allen
Vanderburg
Vigo
Whittaker
Notorious ex bandit caught as lawful citizen reopened case
In a Christmas tragedy twist, Allison once of the Lake Shore gang is arrested in Moline while living under the name Wilson. Married with a 15 month old child, he becomes the target again of Jackson prison authorities after a rekindled charge for the Richland bank robbery. George Work reports the arrest to Elkhart. a Moline detective identified him from a photo in the rogue’s gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandit
Allison
Wilson
Moline
Auburn
Ind
Deering Plow Co
George Work
Yock Allison Returns to Jackson Prison
A telegram from Jackson Michigan reports John Allison a famed bank robber known as Yock Allison was returned to Jackson Prison to complete his term after being captured in Rock Island Illinois where he worked for Moline Plow. He participated in the Richland bank robbery on October 9 and escaped from the Jackson prison tower in August 1904. The Rock Island officer delivering him will receive a $200 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mich
John Allison
Yeggsman
Spellman
Harry’ Slater
Petertte
Richland Bank
Tower of Jackson
Rock Island
Ill
Moline Plow Company
Allison
End of Romance Ends in Quiet South Bend Marriage
Walter Be Metz of Buchanan Michigan and Elsie M Edwards of Berrien Springs wed in the county clerk office at South Bend by Justice J W Kitch. The bride wore a traveling suit and the couple plan to make their home in South Bend after visiting the East. The romance began when Metz found a cabinet portrait of a girl on a train and later learned the photo matched Elsie Edwards.
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Walter BE. Metz
Buchanan, Mich
Elsie M. Edwards
Berrien Springs
South Bend
J. W. Kitch
Metz
St.Joseph
Buchanan
Tiwo
Berrien, Springs
Ber-gen Sens
Edwards
Elkhart Christmas Aid Spreads Joy and Food
Salvation Army workers led by Ensign Clifford distributed provisions for thirty destitute families in Elkhart. Toys, clothing, and coal were given to orphaned children and workers, with gifts funded by local donations and pennies. Other church programs and community efforts extended Christmas cheer through the city.
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Elkhart
Salvation Army
Ensign Clifford
Berhart
Santa Claus
Wikhart Electric Co
Elkhart Gas Co
Indiana Railway Co
Riverside Christian Church
George Pratt
Andrew Wilson
Brethren Church
Goshen Avenue
Claus
Concord township aids few mendicants as hospital plan revisited
Concord township reports fewer than a dozen utterly dependent residents and plans to revive a county hospital project with the infirmary to better care for sick inmates. Officials note low relief spending this year but rising hospital costs spur reconsideration of a county hospital connected to the infirmary.
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O. C. Puterbaugh
Concord
Elkhart Storekeeper Walter Diehl Promoted to Lake Shore Line
Walter J. Diehl, after near three years as Elkhart Storekeeper for the Lake Shore lines including adjacents, is promoted to storekeeper for the entire Lake Shore system. N. A. Meers succeeds him at Elkhart, coming from Lima Ohio. C. C. Dibble advances to Assistant General Storekeeper under J. P. Murphy. The three men trained together in the Elkhart store department and all served under Murphy. Diehl's prior start as chief clerk preceded his 1908 Elkhart appointment. He is active in Masonic circles and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Walter J. Diehl
Ace
EE & Wy
D. Ty
Mr. Diehl
Elkharts
N. A. Meers
Lima
Lake Erie & Western
Mears
Diehl
C. C. Dibble
J. P. Murphy
Dibble
Murphy
C. W. Youngquist
Henry He Dolt Sues in Unclear Case
Fragmentary OCR shows a lawsuit claim involving Henry and Mary with unreadable details. The readable bits indicate legal action but lack names, dates, or a clear jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mary
Don
Foraker’s Attitude Arouses President
President Roosevelt gears up for a political clash with Senator Foraker over the Brownsville affair. Aide Purdy was sent to Texas to gather evidence against the accused troops, while officials cite 1862 precedents to justify discharging insubordinate regiments. The feud promises a pivotal Republican contest impacting the next nomination.
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Washington
Texas
Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Senate
Wiio
Ithe War Department
Brownsville
Purdy
Foraker
Congress
White House
Ohio Volunteers
Chicago
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Ft. Meade
Sturgis
Dak
Pr. H. P. Lynch
Moonera
Ares Sphai
Swvinnemucca
Nevis
Ata
San Carlos
Arta
Twenty-fifth
Hic
el Paso
Jadi
Valentine
Neb
Rowe Family Greetings From Toledo Visitors
Mr and Mrs F E Rowe and children Earl Guy and Treava of Toledo are visiting friends and relatives in this city over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Guy and
Tréava
Toledo
Christmas Guests and Recovery Reported in Mishawaka
Mrs Wwe McCollum and Mrs Isabelle Ludlow of Chicago visited I E Landlesy and family over Christmas. Miss Maude Goetzman Katherine Basly Edith Lenhart and others were in Mishawaka for Christmas. Mrs John Ro Cleveland of Marion is nearly recovered from a severe fall injuries sustained last week.
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Wwe & McCollum
Isabelle Ludlow
Chicago
I.E Landlesy
Maude
Goetzman
Katherinente Basly
Edith Lenhart
Mishawaka
John Ro Cléland
Marion
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National Biscuit Company
Mi-On-Fo Company
Hackensack
N. J
Detroit
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Michigan Central
Wabash
Grand Frank
A.a.schantz
Gen.Supt
P.T. M
Detroit & Buffalo Steamboat CO
Detroit, Mich
Ies Te
Canada
Gutana
W. H W. Rogers
Indianapelix
Louis M. Simpson
Main St. Elkhart
Luella Derbyshire
Wayne
Farmers’ Mutual
Aid Association
Goshen
Ied
TAY
Hoover
D&w
H. D.D. Markel
Indiana
Notorious Ex-Bandit
Old Lake Shore Gang
Riet
Babe
Michigan State
Plain
Kipling
George FE. Work
Mr. and
Aaron Work
Rock Island, Sr
Vis
Slater
Jackson Penitentiary
Santa
Aillison
Irons
Ffiere
Retus
Palison
Harry Slater
Richland
Bilkhart
East High Street
Little Joe
Alison
Kalamazoo
Sergi
Whiteman
Michigan
W. B. Vanderlip
South Second
Harrison’ Street
Thos. Snell
Walters
Hazelton, Cashier
Bea
Concord Township
Need County Hospital
W. J. Diehl
Lake Shore Lines
Lawrie
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