Fatal street railway accident at Dunlaps shocks community
William Heasley a veteran Indiana Electric Railway employee was killed at the Dunlaps switch when a Goshen bound car and an Elkheart bound car moved and his body was crushed between them. Heasley 39 left a wife and three children and had been chosen to supervise the Dunlaps station.
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William
Old Citizens’ Street Railway
Cummins
Dunilops
Dunlops
North Main
Goshen
Heastey
Marty Christmas
Wallsy
North Main Street
Beasley
Dunlaps
Ed. Boyle
George Drullinger
Lawrence , Miller
Cyrus Miller
JM. Heasley
Old resident dies at 912 West Franklin Street
Mrs Steeples aged seventy eight died at her home Christmas morning at 10 50 from paralysis. Widow of George Steeples she lived in Blhhrs for years. She leaves two children Calvert Steeples and Mrs John Hammond both in this city. Funeral at her home Tuesday at 2 PM.
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Lew
West
Franklin Street
Blbhrs
George Stieples
Calvert Steeples
John Hammond
Stolen Horse Return Near Livery Barn
The horse stolen from W. J. Meader near the Livery stable two weeks ago was recovered after midnight Sunday near the W. depot. The animal is emaciated and bears signs of harsh treatment. a horse blanket was missing. Meader suspects the thief and believes arrests will follow soon.
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W. J. Meader
Meader
Noted criminal Moran arrested in South Bend
John Moran, a long sought after figure, was arrested by police in South Bend on Friday. He allegedly posed as a government officer to approach pensioners, promising favorable reports to secure payments and prevent removal from pension rolls. He will be taken to Grand Rapids to face federal court.
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John Moran
U. S
South Bend
Moran
Pension” Department
Tr.Moran
Grand Rapids
Lynching of Marion Tyler in Scottsburg Indiana
Judge Lynch in Evidence reports Marion Tyler a wife murderer lynched by a mob in Scottsburg Indiana early Saturday. Tyler had been jailed after a November 3 attempt to murder his wife and a later suicide attempt. It notes the first hanging in Scott County and provides population figures and local rail lines.
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Lynch
Marion Tyler
Scottsburg
Ind
Circuit Court of
Scott. Com
Scott County
Indiana
Clark
Ohio River
Scottaburg
Ita
Jeffersonville
Madison
Indiannapolis
RIN SILVE RIN SILVE home party celebration
An evening gathering for about 150 guests featured two prize divisions and teams winning card and table contests. Mrs Hascall of Chicago and W J Meader led the winning group. Hallie Fisher and John McNaughton also triumphed. Decorations included silvered leaves and ribbons, with rooms adorned in green, holly, and mistletoe. Honors and generous gifts were given to the venerable host and hostess by longtime friends from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hascall
Chicago
W. J. Meader
General
J. P. Primley
Sam Murdock
Lafayette
Clem Studebaker
Meta Hickox
South Bend
Misses Ray
Shelbyville
R. H. McKim
Huntington
First Operation At Clark Hospital A Success
The first surgical procedure since Clark hospital opened was performed today. It was a delicate operation and resulted successfully.
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Clark Hospital
Escapeeer Mrs Black Missing After Jail Break
Mrs Black also known as Mrs Barker escaped the city jail and fled toward South Bend on Sunday. Authorities believe she may have headed to Michigan as efforts to recapture her continue.
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Mate
Mrs. Black
Shop Lifters Reported at Goshen Economy Store
Shop lifters were at work in the Economy store at Goshen Saturday and in several instances were detected. One man had a muffler stored away in his pocket and a woman attempted to steal a shirt waist. No arrests were made.
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Goshen
Settlement Near for Wilden Family Debt Talks
Attorneys for the Wildens and their creditor are nearing a settlement after a conference. A satisfactory adjustment is expected soon, clearing away the debris of the family’s financial position in a few weeks.
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Wilden Settlement
Messrs. Wilden
Creditorg
Goshen News
Wildens
Burglary Report At 516 Marion Avenue
Burglary at the home of D. L. Moore 516 Marion Avenue occurred in the past few days during the family's absence. Several small articles were taken though nothing of real value. Police suspect local youths caused the entrance by forcing a window.
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D. L. Moore
Marion
Convict Nesbit Seeks Habeas Corpus Release
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Nesbit, a convict, seeking release on a writ of habeas corpus. References to Indians, reformatories, and names such as Beanie B. Fey and Neanie Vincent’s appear in unclear context.
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Nesbit
Hvansville
Beanie B. Fey
City Battles a Widespread Grip Epidemic
Physicians report grip prevalence in the city at 83 percent with many cases severe. Families are bedridden as the illness spreads, and savers fear prolonged disruption in daily life.
Christmas Tree Fire in Goshen Sparks Close Call
Harry O. Cook of Goshen planned a family surprise with a Christmas tree on Saturday night. He lit the candles Sunday morning and then did other duties, and the candles ignited the tree causing a blaze that was narrowly contained with no serious injuries.
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Harry O. Cook
Goshen
Bwiga
Pancost Family Reunion Highlights Broad Attendance
Mr and Mrs W 8 Pancot hosted a Riverside home reunion with relatives including three sons and their wives grandsons Welcome Whitaker and others from Goshen Bristol and South Bend.
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Pancost
Pancoat
Riverside
Whitaker
Goshen
Bristol
George Hattel
Ine Stattard
South Bead
Funeral for William Heasley Held After Street Car Death
Funeral services for William Heasley, killed by a street car on Dunlaps Saturday afternoon, drew a large crowd. Rites at Grace A. B. church were led by Rev. J. L. Parks with Maccabee auxiliary support. Interment followed at Grace Lawn cemetery. widow and children receive 2000 dollars. Floral tributes, including a broken wheel from the street railway superintendent, highlighted the service. Hopkin s Leaney Hospital appears in connection with the event.
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William Heasley
Dunlaps
Goshen
Grace A. B
J.L Parks
The
Maccabees
Street Railway Company
Supt. Cummins
Maccshees
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Frankfort Woman Denied New Trial in Murder Case
Mrs Sarah O Shenkenberger of Frankfort is denied a new trial after being convicted of poisoning her daughter-in-law Belle Shenkenberger. She faces life imprisonment. The case mentions a claimed second cousin relation to President McKinley and notes distant family ties.
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Sarah-O
Shenkenberger
Frankfort
Belle -Shenkenberger
McKinley
Local Team Plans Expansion To Meet Growth
Ambiguous notes indicate a Goshen area team aims to add manpower and expand operations. City observers expect more workers and longer hours as demand climbs.
Misplaced sympathy for Charles Wilson’s release
The South Bend Times notes relatives seek release for Charles Wilson who forged checks at Bikkart and Goshen after serving one year of a long sentence. It argues sympathy is wasted and his release would invite more crook’s work, calling for a severe lesson.
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South Bend
T.mes
Charles Wilson
Bikkart
Goshen
Wilson
Miss Maud Sigler Dies in Trance in Hebron
Miss Maud Sigler a 24 year old school teacher of Hebron died after a week in a trance. Her parents and physicians failed to rouse her with no signs of foul play. the cause remains a mystery as decomposition was noted yesterday.
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Maud Sigler
Hebron
Death by Own Action Near Plymouth Claimed Milner
Michael Milner a 25 year old married man apparently hanged himself at his residence six miles north of Plymouth. He had been in poor health and despondent and was found by his wife after her brother in law Charles Gonner, who had stayed with him, spoke with him earlier. Milner was a cousin of Aly Milner a candidate before the democratic convention for county clerk.
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Plymouth
Michael Milner
Charles Gonner
Gonner
Aly ‘Milner
Supreme Court decision censures retiring Attorney General Ketcham
The Goshen News reports the appellate court struck down a law extending terms for Republican incumbents as unconstitutional. Attorney General Ketcham seeks rehearing and accuses the court of political bias. The court notes it has long honored him despite politics, prompting a sharp retort.
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Supreme ‘Court
Ketcham
Goshen News
Ite
Etta Brute
Rowe Kornman Wedding Quiet City Ceremony
George Rowe and Miss Sophia Korn were married at the bride’s mother’s home on Division Street at eight o’clock in the evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev Heininger and witnessed by immediate friends and relatives of the contracting parties.
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Hopkins-Leaney Hupital
W. H. Hopkins
Misa Susie Leaney
Laporte
Ed Thies
M. Hopkins
Chas. Doty
Charles Gaff
L. E. Greiner
Charles Fuller
Hopkins
Mishawaka
Rowe-Kornman
George
Rowe
Sophia
Kornmap
Jasat
Heininger
WBS
Local visitors and guests from Michigan noted in Hudson Banner
The text lists various families from Grand Rapids and Iremont visiting members in this area. Guests include Dr Harry Palin and family, Mr Nay and wife, Mr William Daniels and family, F Mosier and wife, and editor RH Weamier of Hudson Banner visiting relatives including Mrs Ls Greenan.
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Harry’ Palin
Grand. Rapids
Mich
George Milbara
Nay
Iremont
John
William Daniels
Grand Rapids
F. Mosier
Elkhart
Banner
RH. Weamier
Hudson Banner
Ls. Greenan
Indiana proposes State Traveling Library Scheme and library commissions
A draft outline to be presented to the coming Indiana Legislature seeks to create a State Library Commission of three nonpaid members appointed by the Governor. The commission would manage the state library, inaugurate traveling libraries, and advise on library organization. A township library option would tax at 1.6 mills for maintenance, with a township board including a woman. The State Library Commission would annually report to the Governor and General Assembly.
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Indiana
State
Clérigal
Library Commission
State Library Commission
State Librarian Commission
Stata Library Commission
Township Library Board
General Assembly
The Senatorial Contest and Candidate Standings
Analysts report uncertain but roughly current pledged strength for U S senate hopefuls. Names mentioned include J Frank Hanry Albert J Beveridge Robert S Taylor George W Steele Frank B Posey and others with scattered, unverified figures from independent observers.
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U. S
Gera
Euy
J. Frank
Hanry
Albert
Beveridge
Robert
Taylor
George
Steele
Scatla
Frank
Posey
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