Elkhart Fourth of July Celebration Draws Thousands
Elkhart hosts a bright sunny Fourth with Gore Rifles salute parades and a balloon ascent. Participants from Goshen South Bend LaPorte and Waterloo join band concerts ball games and hose races. A grand fireworks finale closes a day praised as well managed and widely attended.
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Ekhart
Gore
Elkhart
Clooxs
W. O W
Daniaps
Return
Khart Herry Maston
Gasttelitz
A. Zimmerman
Charies Salisbury
South Bend
Hivia Poyser
Swewarrenrod
M. L. Smith
Kerry Boesvan
Fred Ford
Goshen
Carl
Form Norris
Wm. Paoilips
A. O. Corril
Harry Moyers
Poyser
LaPorte
Waterloo
Second Street
Main
Down State
John Slear
Matt Kennedy
David Moyer
Jacob Metzger
J. J. McHenry
Hibe
Gore Rifles
Johnson Cadets
Waterloo Band
Warren Hill
Fred Timming
Goompany
Shively & Co
Mammoth Shoe
la Porte City
Messon’s Feed Store
Central Labor Union
O. G. Curtis
J. F. Kiefer
W. O. Davis
Woodmen’s
Walley & Sons
Peoples Outfitting Co
Elkhart Lumber and Planing Co
L. Helfrich
Elkhart Paper Co
Ebner
Miller & Co
Godfrey & Livengood
Leininger
Richard
East Franklin Afriet
Archie S. Wood
Kalamazoo
Rogers
Wood
Historical Society
Island Park
Milo
Bids Opened for Little Hikhart River Bridges at Bristol
Six bidders submitted contracts for the Little Hikhart River and tail race bridges at Bristol. Indianapolis Bridge Co and Champion Bridge Co quoted 70 foot and 28 foot spans with prices ranging from about 2,099 to 2,980 dollars for the 70 foot, and 849 to 1,339 dollars for the 28 foot span. Frank Brumblaugh, Elkhart, represented the winning bidder.
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Little Hikhart
Bristol
Indianapolis Bridge Co
Wm. Everly
Plymouth
Rochester
Ind
Bridge Co
Lafayette
Champion Bridge Co
Bellefontaine Ohio, Bridge Co
Frank Brumblaugh
Elkhart
Fourth of July Cannon Accidents Reported In Elkhart District
A long list details injuries from fireworks and cannons in Elkhart and nearby areas. Notable cases include Wilbur Bender’s severe leg lacerations from a cracker near Main and Pigeon streets and William Morgan’s arrest for assault and battery after the incident. Others suffer facial powder blasts, hand and finger injuries, eye injuries, and a through leg wound from a loaded revolver mishap as crowds celebrate Independence Day. Dr. Short attends most cases. several victims receive temporary or no serious harm, while some face legal action or jail.
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General Hascall
E Pounder
EH. ©. Bickel
A. P. Kent
Main Street
la Porte
Monument
Buescher
Main
Harrison Streets
Rogers
M Rion
Elbel
Maine
Franklin Streets
WV. O. W
Pigeon Streets
Waterloo
Jackson Streets
Dream Corps
Jefferson Streets
State Street
Joness Keifer
Mangeson
Jackson
Perry Stickels
Gillie Strock
William Kurtz
William Phillips
Buesener
Rogerg
Main and
Marton
LaPorte
Igh
Jefferson
Elkhart
Wiliam Morgan
Decatur
Wilbur Bender
Hauenstein
Kra Kligger
Elxhart
George A. Huntington
Moxie
Joe Sanders
Dr. Short
Hull
Edgar Rober
Hudson Street
Short
Austin B. Winey
Second Street
Henry Thursby
Third Street
Miller
Goshen
Willard Kurtz
East Elkhart
Parker
Chicago
Charles Peterson
Oakland Avenue
Charles A. Cree
South Bend
Pension Increase for Veteran William Shulmire Near Dunlaps
William Shulmire, a veteran who has carried a rebel bullet in his head since the war and suffered facial disfigurement, has finally received a pension increase. After years of effort, Congress raised his pension to 40 dollars per month.
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William Shulmire
Dunlaps
Boy from Hik hart to find new home after jail stay
Rue Bush a boy from Hik hart was jailed for a few months after his mother asked for reform school. Judge Wilson sent him to jail noting mischievous behavior. Yesterday Mrs Louisa Chamberlain of newer South Bend arrived to take him to a foster home.
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Rue Bush
Hikhart
Rue
Lilly Wockerd
Reform School
Wilson
The
Louisa Chamberlain
South Bend
Casper Lipschitz Cleared by Jury in Elk Hart Case
Casper Lipschitz was found not guilty by a jury after presenting witnesses to justify that dead horse incidents on his premises were unfounded. The Elk Hart community witnessed the acquittal as Justice Juday presided and attorney James L. Harmen supported the defense.
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Casper
Casper Lipschitz
Elkhart
Millersburg
James L. Harmen
Justice Juday
Juday
Elkhaert
Murder of J. J. Reed in Seattle Reported to Father
David Reed of Adama ville received a telegram stating his son J. J. Reed was murdered in Seattle Washington. No details were provided and Reed awaits police guidance. Plans underway to ship the body home. The son had left home seven years ago and traveled across the country before going to Seattle. The father is a well known local resident.
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Seattle
David Reed
Adamaville
J. J. Reed
Wash
Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Couples in State
Marriage licenses were issued to Wesley J. Steward 29 of Sham burg and Blanche VanAlstine 22 of Elkhart. Charles Goff 95 and Lena Houseman of Elkhart. Harry E. Carr 23 of Pittsburg Pa and Lulu Louise Doon of Elkhart. William L. Smith 32 of Three Rivers Mich and Grace Avery of Centerville Mich.
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Wesley J. Steward
Shamburg
Ere
Blanche VanAlstine
Elkhart
Charles Goff
Lena Houseman
Eikhart
Harry E. Carr
Pittsburg
Lulu Louise Doon
William
Smith
Three Rivers
Mich
Grace Avery
Centerville
Leg Breakals From Calf Incident In Kosciusko County
John Moore of Kosciusko county residing 414 miles south of Nappanee had his leg broken last evening while handling hay. He tied a calf with a rope and when the calf lunged the rope caught his foot twisting his right ankle and fracturing two bones.
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John Moore
Nappanee
Kosciusko County
Mr. Moore
Mrs Christina Rex Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Christina Rex of near Elkhart died at South Bend July 5 at 10 45 p m after a ten week illness from hemorrhage of the brain. She was born near Canton Ohio and married Hiram Rex Jan 14 1866. She will be buried at Zion church cemetery seven miles northeast of Elkhart Sunday at 2 30 p m with services by Rev O B Rice and Rev Hiram Kreighbaum of South Bend.
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Christina Rex
South Bend
Canton
Ohio
Elkwort
Hiram Rex
Zion Church
Elkhart
O.B. Rice
Hiram Kreighbacm
Administratrix Appointed for William Wambach Estate
Elizabeth Wambach is named administratrix of William Wambach’s estate with a $3000 bond. The deceased died after a hay wagon accident on his Union township farm. Also reported is the death of Libbie Andrews at her parents’ home three miles south of the city. She was 28 and had been ill for some time.
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Elizabeth Wambach
William Wambach
Union Township
Libbie Andrews
David Andrews
Parke to Open Wholesale Nation Store in South Bend
John W. Parke, who moved to South Bend months ago, returns to open a wholesale nation store at 424 South Main Street. Kilpatrick of Osceola reports a horse stolen or strayed from his place yesterday. Benton township Kelsey road matter continued to October commissioners meeting. Indiana Railway Co. assessment fixed at 1,262.32.
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John W. Parke
South Bend
Nation
South Main Street
Parke
John Kilpatrick
Osceola
Benton Township
Board of County Commissioners
Indiana Railway Co
Missing man report wrinkles county search in Benton Harbor trip
George Forres reports to police that F. Goldstein an itinerant junk collector vanished a week after borrowing a horse and wagon, planning a Benton Harbor trip and return. Benton police asked to locate him as relatives fear an accident may have occurred.
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George Forres
Buckien
F. Goldstein
Mr. Forrey
Wegon
Benton Harbor
Goldstein
Supt
Braden
Benton
Unwritten History From Goshen County Narratives
Goshen News recounts local history through the remarks of citizen Yssee who spoke at Elkheart centennial meetings. A missionary changing stations, McCoy, views Christian Creek near Elkhart county, naming the stream Christians after his wife due to its rapid mouth and promising water power.
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Goshen
S¢Ibert Yssee
C.u Sentiers
Elkhare Yesiverdsy
Nesrd
Saddrens
S. Heseall
Elghart County
Nesry
Kev. McCoy & Missionery
Pes
Kur
Wayne
Nilee
Miah
En&hart
Beesta
May Be Expensive On Liquor License Dispute
The Goshen News and Goshen Times discuss Herman H. Rostrough of Nappanee and a power of attorney dispute over a liquor license. Should the special judge sign the record and enter judgment, Rostrough may be liable for every drink sold. Until the record is complete the license stands, but the case may void the license if remonstrances are upheld.
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Herman H. Rostrough
Nappanee
Goshen News
Rosbrough
Gosden Times
Judge State
Mr. Rosebrough
Pension Commissioner's Report on Pension Certificates Issued
Commissioner Evans reports during the fiscal year 105,567 pension certificates issued, 15,000 more than 1899. Of these 40,607 were original, 4,352 restorations, 60,578 increases. Adjudication of original claims is practically up to date where full evidence is filed.
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Pension Commissioner
Commissioner of Pensions
Evans
Coroner Delivers Verdict In Harrison Township Death
Coroner Eitsenboleiss found Mary P Kortz of Harrison township died from the infirmities of old age aggravated by over exertion. The deceased was found in bed by her husband. The coroner will file verdicts in several cases today.
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Eitsenboleiss
Mary P. Kortz
Harrison Township
Will of William Axtell Probate Filed for Widow Rebecca
The last will and testament of William Axtell, who died recently in this city, was filed for probate this morning. All real and personal property is left to his widow Rebecca Axtell, who is empowered to dispose of the estate at her pleasure.
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William Axtell
Wm. Axtell
Rebecca Axtell
Real Estate Transfers List
Miles Blake and wife transfer lot in Elkhart to Christian F Moyer for 300 dollars Wallace N Keller and wife transfer 20 acres in Jefferson to William A Riley for 990 dollars Albert R Hixon and wife transfer lot in Elkhart to Wesley S Kreps and wife for 125 dollars
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Miles Blake
Christian F Moyer
Elkhart
Wallace N Keller
William A Riley
Jefferson
Albert R Hixon
Wesley S Kreps
Death of Edward F Corpe in York Township at 74
Edward F Corpe died at his home in York township Tuesday at age 74 years 9 months and 7 days. He arrived in Elkhart county in 1843 and resided there since. The funeral was held Thursday with interment at Middlebury cemetery.
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Edward F. Corpe
York Township
Elkhart County
Middlebury Cemetery
Man in Adamaville Seeks Details After Seattle Son Death
Buried at Seattle David Reed of Adamaville has received two telegrams about his son J. J. Reed murdered in Seattle. One from Mrs. Monk of Portland claiming charge of Reed's personal effects, the other from Seattle coroner seeking instructions on the body. Reed requests full particulars and plans to inter remains in Seattle then bring them home later, reporting to police in Seattle and Portland.
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Seattle
David Reed
Adamaville
J. J. Reed
Wash
Portland
Clever Thief Infiltrates Hospital During Festivities
A man dressed as a mechanic entered Clark hospital amid July processions and tested electric light buttons. He allegedly stole Mrs. Theodore Garvin’s pocketbook and mailed a 350 draft to Milford Junction. Andrew H Ouderkirk dies at 63. funeral Monday. Miss Rheeos Christopher to teach at Nappanee. Harrison township bridge repair authorized for 100 dollars.
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Clark Hospital
Milford Junction
Theodore Garvin
Edwardsburg
Cleveland & Erie Railroad
Two Men Killed in Train Collision Near Columbia Ill
George Schoening and William Grab died when their buggy was struck and demolished by a train at the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern crossing near Columbia Illinois. Fred Frige was fatally injured. The accident occurredSaturday.
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St. Louis
George Schoening
William Grab
Fred Frige
Columbia, Ill
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Scientists report a compound called Kodol Dyspepsia Cure created from natural digestants and substances that aid digestive organs. It digests foods, allows sufferers to eat nourishing meals, and offers rapid relief while medicine works. House work Bros.
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Housework Bros
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Frank Wright
Bellefontaine Bridge Company
Bender
William Morgan
Wilber Bender
Morgan
Rue Hush
EF. Goldstein
Buckien Parm
Benton Warrior
Love
Dennett
Laughis
Charlotte Hildredth Smetzer
Edward Smetzer
Fountain
Edward
Charlotte
Taoey
Clerk McClung
John H. Lord
St Ya- Porta
Maple City
Andrew H. Ouderkirk
Mr. Onderkirk
Rheeos Christopher
Anna Kantz
Gorsuch
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