Lawyer Sues Lake Shore Over Fatally Injured Woman
Andrew J. Moody administrator of Sarah Lipschitz estate sues Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad for damages alleging negligence at the West Jackson Street crossing on October 1, 1908. The complaint claims a verbal city agreement limited train speed and required a whistle and watchman, which were not provided. Mrs Lipschitz died November 12 after weeks in hospital following the wreck.
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Lake Shore & Michigay Southern Railroad Company
Mirs. Lipschitz
West Jackson Street
Cnmplaint
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Jackson Street
Prodigal Boy Returns After Two Day Wander
Lee Shinn fifteen year old son of My and Mrs Wm Shinn wandered two days after a school incident at Neveland Center. He was ejected from class for throwing beans and left the premises toward home. A search was conducted when he did not return that evening and he was later found returning home. His earlier direction toward Bikhari was abandoned during the night.
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Lee Shinn
Wm. Shinn
Neveland Center
Young Shinn
uAs
Young
Shite
Searen
Bikhari
Perekerae
van Vans
Death of Mrs Kingsley a Cass County resident
Vermont born Olive Johnson Kingsley died after a long illness at 68 Michigan Street Elkhart area in Cass County Michigan Her husband John Kingsley died years earlier They had lived on a farm near Adamsville before moving to Cass County Survivors include daughter Mrs J I Selbtt granddaughters Bertha Selbtt and Mrs O K Steichen and grandson Chester R Kingsley Funeral at her late home followed by interment in Adamsville Cemetery
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Guy
Martner
Johnson
Kingsley
J.B. Selvitt
Michigan Street
Howe
Hisbanel
Vermont
Aliss Olive al. Johnson
Ingsley
Bryant
Niles
Mich
Kingsle
Elkhart
Cass County
Sfichigan
Adamsville
Edwardsburg
J. I. Sebutt
Beriha Te Sehutt
O. Kt
Steichen
Milwaukee
Wis
Ole
Chester Rk
Wilwardsbore
Wwlo
Rey A
Mrs Alice A Wright Dead At Bristol Residence
Mrs. Alice A Wright widow of Md Win KX Wright died at 8 50 this morning at 504 Millson street Bristol after years of cancer and recent bed rest. Born March 1845 she lived in Bristol for four years previously from Elkhart. She was a Methodist and member of the Slifiok Field Women’s Relief corps. Surviving are three sons Charles W Wright Severance Cole Harry Wright Bristol two daughters Mrs Wier Gable and Miss Atta DL Wright. The funeral will be Sunday at 1 pm at the late residence Rev M J Bachchan officiating with Oak Ridge cemetery Bristol.
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Wirs. Wright
Alice A. Wright
Win KX. Wright
White
Bristol
Wis Imornng
Bie
Milson Street
Wright
Avas
Maren
Ilkhart
Bris
Methodist
Slifiok Field Woomen’s Relief Corps
Charles W. Wright
Severance
Cole
Harry
Dilis TH. Wright
Hoame
Wier
Gable
Atta
Moter
Verdive Chase
Toljet
vua@ Legrand
St Joe Motor Car considering new Hutchinson plant
Stock is raised to move the St Joe Motor Car company plant from Dunkart Indiana to Hutchinson Kansas. The Elk Hart factory site on North Main Street is cited as the building for the new plant. The company plans to change its name and shift operations in the near future.
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St. Joe Motor Car Company
Hutchinson
Kansas
Elkhart
Shoenaker Automobile Company
North Main Street
St. Joe Motor Car: Company
Dikhart, Inds
Ats
Auyers
Buteim Aybe
Shake Up In The Wind In Elkhart County Court
A five week grand jury session is prolonged as Judge Tames orders Lloyd L Burris to appear. Goshen attorney B A Dausman named as special prosecutor while Burris faced with allegations of neglecting duties and hindering state interests.
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Tames
Ss. Dsilge
Ridge Dodge
Hothe
Sesson
Lloyd’ L. Burris
Grand Jury
A. Dausnan
Goshen Laayuer
Wade
Elkhart Circuit
Cody Awan
Brewer supporters back Shively as Kern defeat looms
The article notes Fairbanks Maurice Donnelly and others meeting at the Derizor hotel to discuss backing Shively and opposing Kern. It suggests keeping the county option law to prevent repeal and hints at party lines not fully determining votes. The session marks a pivotal moment ahead of Senate clashes over the law.
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John
W.he
Ly Fairbanks
Kern
Ward
Senate
Police Report 1908 Shows Rise in Arrests
The 1908 police department annual report filed with the Board of Police Commissioners by Supt. Charles Silvers shows 942 arrests, up from 707 in 1907 and 713 in 1906. Officer Wooley led with the most arrests, Chapple second, Pearce third, with intoxication in public places and vagrancy among top causes and various dispositions including payments, releases, and detentions.
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Wooley
Chapple
Pearce
Caiven
Javeeny
Thompson Estate Leaves $7000 to Relatives and Friends
Octogenarian Rice Thompson of Elkhart South Bend left about 7000 dollars to kin and caregivers. Bequests include 500 dollars each to Alice and Amide Noble, 500 each to Georg Ireland’s daughters, 10 00 to Elie L. Tharpe and 200 to Miss Annetta Cleland. Artie B. Zigler named as main beneficiary. Dr. T W Short of Elkhart named executor. The will dates January 2 1909.
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Thompsons
Alice
Amide
Yeside
Soni Bend
Uehters
Georg Ireland
Ees
South Bend
Elie PL. Tharpe
Elkhart
Annetta B. Cleland
Cleland
E B. Zigler
Pharpe
Harvey.Eliott
George
W. Flemizy
John ‘Thompson
Toledo
Hbank
Smothers- Ames Coat Disaster At Store Fire
In a store room a lamp or gasoline caused a blaze that burned Miss Case and Miss Walker with facial and arm injuries. Cocher n acted to smother the flames as firefighters arrived to control the fire and prevent spread.
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Samme
Smothers- Ames
Cjeli Cochern
Migs
Central Station
Rand
Tragic Train Fatality in Englewood Area
A man identified as C. C. Johnson of West Lafayette Street was instantly killed after stepping from a curb into an oncoming Lake locomotive near Englewood cutoff at about 60 clock. The brakeman and crew reported the collision mangled a second worker, with witnesses noting the approaching train was not seen in time.
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Cata
Lake Ne
Englewood
C. C. Johnson
Lafayette Street
Bks
Boas
Savas
Reigh
Lake
Pink Pills for Women Advertised as Cure
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for female ailments. It claims relief from a wide range of symptoms and promotes a booklet Plain Talks to Women. Pills sold by pharmacists or mailed from Schenectady NY with prices 50 cents per box or six for $2.50.
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Lwo
Iowa
Haven
Jena
Wak
Drugeists
Bae Receltt
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Contest 18 Transcript Shows Fraud Allegations
A fragment from the Transcripts section references alleged fraud tied to an unnamed legislature contest in Indianapolis. The record notes evidence and January timing but lacks full details or names due to damaged text.
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Lipschitz
Andrew J. Moody
Sarah Lipschitz
Deceas
ST. Joe Motor CO
Ing
Grand ‘Jury
Grand Jury Room
Euttol
Arthur
Ik. Zigler
Sexy
Lesdies
South
Bend
United States
iSansas
Western
Canada
Chicago
Failway
Railway Rees
Ttawa
W.h.rogers
Traction
Indianapolis
Ind
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