Dry counties expand in Indiana election sweep
Voters in Decatur, Hamilton, Putnam and Tipton counties backed dry measures, with brewers losing ground. The four counties added dry status after the anti saloon law vote, while Elkhart county discussed a possible election though no local organize movement existed. Women played a key role in turnout as election boards prepared to count the final tallies.
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Tipton
Decatur
Pamitioy
Puinan
Nunor
Fy Putheim Cory
Groen
Old Gaffney House Razed by Wreckers in City Center
The historic Old Gaffney House on South Main Street, once a hotel and landmark, was demolished after years of vacancy. Crate Williams and Fred Young bought the site and began razing last Friday, with the expected removal marking the end of an era once hosting travelers and later informal gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Wits
Cartier
Pluiatt Crull
John Kane
Dervs (Srits
Williams
Fred Young
Quilding
Gronelgy
Blehart Message Releases Prisonser in Local Affairs
In a report from Supt. Weller of Michigan authorities the Blehart message notes actions regarding a prisoner's release. The dispatch mentions machinists tools and a Saturday timing as part of the incident details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blehart
Siauation
Weller
Higan
Boy Kreigbaum Dies After Brain Abscess Incident
The 9 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Kreigbaum died following a cerebellar abscess that developed after an October 2 injury at school. He had suffered recurring headaches and fainting spells since the incident and collapsed during Sunday morning preparations before dying at home. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2:49 PM at the Kreigbaum residence with interment at Grace Lawn cemetery.
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Sucha Ananuer
Pagulli
Mes
W. Bo Kreigshbaum
Very
Aother
Freeman
L. Kreigbaum
Wreaiegbaim
Marton Avenue
J. A. Breish
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Intruders Held in Goshen County Court
Edward Pireston of Migdlebury was bound over on trespass charges after a farm dispute with William Kluse. Newton Pippin, a Nappanee man, arrested in Milford on bigamy charges, held on $200 bail and jailed after failing to post. Police say Pippin used an assumed name Luther Smith and wife No 2, Sarah Haverstich, accompanied him to Goshen.
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Goshen
Ediward Pireston
Migdlebury
Goshive Lode
Willian Kluse
Middlebury
Braity Shi
Preston
Will
Klese
Newton Pinpin
Bigame
Milford
Rmarshal
Fiesch
Greenwood
Whisler
Jélchart Smeller
Pippin
Luther
Smith
Cehme
Sarah Haverstich
Nappanee
Taken Back to OHIG on Desertion Charge
Fragmentary OCR mentions a desertion charge and an OHIG reference. Details are unclear but indicate a legal or disciplinary action involving a named individual and an organizational context. The readable portion implies a formal charge reconsideration or reversal within an organization.
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OHIG
Elkhart Runaways Blanche Bubeck and Deward Spencer Caught Near Nappanee
Blanche Bubeck and Deward Spencer, two Elkhart youths, were taken into custody at the farm home of Charles Gwin near Nappanee after a four day nationwide chase. They had left Elkhart Friday night, posing as siblings, and traveled through several cities before being located. Police, aided by farmers and telephones, recovered the pair and returned them to Elkhart for custody under parental supervision.
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Charles Gwin
Nappanee
Gwin
George Weyburn
Mappeanee
Elkhart
Chicago
Toledo
Anik
Wrother
Hibbart
Filibart
David Ganger
Sugar Grive
Accout
Bubeck
Milford
Junction
Weyburn
Irwin Landis
Tanetion Chronicle Brief Fragment
A fragment of a historical page mentions an evening event and distant travel. Readable details are limited but indicate a sequence of actions around night and travel, with no clear dates or named places.
Mrs Northway dies after brief illness
Mrs Frances Northway wife of Frank Northway of Marion Street died last night at 11 30 after a brief illness of one week She was born in Scousville New York December 31 1836 lived in Rochester before marriage to Norris Fell and later to Northway The funeral will be Sunday at 2 pm at 500 Marion Street Rev A U Ogilvie will officiate Interment Grace Lawn She leaves three sons Norris Fell Elmer Northway William A Belt and daughter Mrs Fred Stafford Also three sisters Mrs R R Stetson Mrs William Wisk and Mrs T W Gonderl and one brother Geo C Read
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Frances
Frankly Northway
Marion
Kaemie Raisaubaa
Phe
Scous- Ville
New-York
Rochester
New York
Frances L. St. Read
Norris ‘E. Fell
Northway
First Congregational —Church
Western Star
ORCG
O& Eol
Norsis
Felt
Elmer Zh
William A. Belt
Airs
Fred Stafford
Bliss Laura
Indiana Sarboor
R. R. Stetson
Jelyria
William Wisk
Seattle
Wash
T. W. Gondearl
Chicago
Geo. CG. Read
Marien Street
A. UL Ogilvie
T. A
O. R. Ch
Grace
Lawn
Candidates emerge as republicans seek mayor candidate
grooming bids focus on AL LL Goatwalt a railway official and education board member a friend says he could be receptive several seasoned republicans cited as potential contenders along with Herma Borneman Cassius Louneberry and others younger republicans may back a fresh name while democrats eye possible nominees among business figures connected to local interests
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Republic Polificians
AL LL. Goatwalt
Ie Laker
Shore “and
Michigan Southern Railroad
Board of Education
Mrr
Gotwalt
Herma
M. Louneberry
Atlirge
Nomii
Public to See County Building Comeback and Costs
Lisha Baker is credited with originating a plan to reassure Goshen residents about the county courthouse reconstruction. A public reception is proposed for Primary 6 to showcase the completed work, with Auditor D O Batchelor guiding tours and explaining how $147,985.94 was spent to renovate the old courthouse, largely funded by outstanding bonds.
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Pebrimary 6
D. O. Batchelor
Goshen
Wishart Hivs
Hisha Baker
Roorse
Baker
Fiddler
Batchelor
Grand jury lists indictments and local lawsuits
The record lists jurors including Henry York A T McDowell and David Gorsuch among others. The Goshen suit moves against Twin City Grocer and United Surety for 2000 bond shortfalls. Henry Hess sues Chicago South Bend & Northern Indiana railway for 5000 for injuries from a 1908 incident. Dr W B Fletcher sanitarium bill seeks 814 15. Anette Caffman guardian sues Samuel Cauffman for 500 note payment.
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Vernon
T. Siple
Twin City
ABC
Twin Cuy -Grocer
United Surety Company
Maryland
Siple
Js. Harnan
Henry B. Hess
Goshen
Ihe
Chicago, South Bend & Northern
Indiana Railway Company
Jworkins Air House
Wizer
Hess
W. B. Fletcher
Atterney Perry L. Turner
Stephenson May Be Defeated for Senate in Madison
Fragmentary report says Stephenson faced defeat for the United States Senate seat. Voter alignment and party resistance cited as factors. Some AZ votes noted. Republicans backed others and the assembly chose not to support Stephenson.
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Stephenson
Senate
Madison
Vis
Rob
Isaac
Great Joint Affair Installations by Ladies and Sir Knights
A large event at God Fellows hall featured joint installation services for the Ladies of the Modern Maccebes and the Sir Knights. Mrs Isabel Holden of Port Huron officiated the women’s installations and W R Stevens of St Joseph oversaw the Sir Knights. Names of officers and guards listed include Mary Nelson, Lillia Morris, Myrtle Jewett, Nellie Eshelman, Emma Hoeger, Christina Jones, Lucretia Dush, Mary Price, Flora Emma Garl, Emaar Magnuson, Minnie Nash, George A Jakeway, John A Doppler, Otto E B Deal, Harry C Skirkpatrick, EF M Dewar, Pred Ww Prien, Glen L Brown, Bert Benauer, Wilbur Warren, and W B Delancey. The program was arranged by Mr and Mrs Nasio, with a photo and notes.
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God Fellows
Isabel Holden
Port Huron
Mich
St. Jospeh
L. C.L
Mary Nelson
Kent. Com
Lillia Morris
Myrtle Jewett
Nellie Eshelman
Emma’. Hoeger
Christina Jones
Minnie Nash
Re M
George A Jakeway
John
Doppler
Otto EB
Deal
Harry’.C. Skirkpatrick
Dewér
Sergt
Prien
Masons Near Purchase of Elm Street Property in Elkhart
Street near Second and South Jackson area changes hands as the Elkhart Masonic Fraternity nears control of a long owned parcel once tied to the Wickwire estate. The deal, around 3200 dollars, follows earlier sale of the Wickwire estate and the Beardsley block lease on the upper floor. No immediate improvements planned.
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Rt . Let
Atkins & Hiscod
Ekbarés
Boles
Masons
Iedges
Beardsley
South Main
Franklin Streets
Third Ward Case Set For Argument In Superior Court
Attorneys for applicant and remonstrators in the C A Smith fiditor license case plan to appear before Special Dude Seebiert in South Bend tomorrow morning. They will argue issues including the remonstrance and the applicant’s answer with the remonstrance attached. The rulings by Special Faces Thomas Slick favored the remonstrators slightly. if the rule against them holds, they plan to appeal to the supreme court. The central question is whether the remonstrance is void due to timing of its execution or signing after withdrawal deadlines.
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Special Dude
Seebiert
Superion — Court
South Bend
Thomas Slick
Las Bdéen
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Deca
Tur
Putnam
Taille
Decatur, Hamilton, Putnam
Tipton Counties
Indiana
Thisme
Tip Lan
Patan
Evamnilion
Deesin
Gaffeney House
Jefferson
Ue Ek Aaire Aries
Cen
Wart Spencer
Blanche Bubeck and
Deward Spen
Cer
Miss Bubeck
Spencer Boy
Erenoon
Ehkhart
Sented
Blanche and
Deward Spencer
George Bubeck
Mrs. Northw
Laura. Evans
Columbia City West Eddy
Anthrig
Samuel Evans
Chamberlain Medicine Company
Walt
Lake Shore
Lisha Baker Credited ‘With
Ture
Court House
Henry
Schelienbarger
York
Jol T. Dalton
Concord
Amos Ulery
Chas
A.stiver
Benton
Snowbarger
Wikhart
Chas. Winand
Thomas
Corpe
Middleburs
Grand
Solo
Sher Win
A.T. McDowell
David Gorsuch
Harrison
Tacob
Gorsuch
Rudolph Hite
James_ Violett
Wki
Reet
ODD Fellows’ Hall
St jApolis
Pindianapolis
Ing
Elkhart Masonic
Jackson
Wickwire
Nerva
Shoop
Mieler
Bern
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