Fire Destroys Mechling Home After Lightning Strike
Sunday afternoon a lightning bolt struck near the Mechling house on East Bristol Street igniting a blaze that gutted the building. Mrs. Mechling helped move furniture as neighbors saved items from the lower floor. the trunk with clothing survived. Firefighters were hampered by out of service alarms and hydrants, and the cottage was valued around 700 with 2600 insured contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aan
George Mechling
Mechling
B. C
Godfrey
Bristol Street
Weight and Health From Dr Williams Pink Pills
A testimonial from Mrs William Manley of Allen New York describes relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills Mrs Manley gained from 95 pounds to over 130 pounds and credits the pills with restoring appetite strength and health The ad claims the pills make new blood and offer mail order purchase details and pricing
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William Manley
Courts Street
Allen
N.Y
Dr. Williams Medicins,Co
Chenectady
Whitley County Man Is Chosen for Chair
George H. Tapy, Whitely county superintendent, was chosen by the Warsaw Daily Union to take the chair of English at Winona Academy, starting next September. He succeeds Frank G. Tilden, who moves to newspaper work in Green Castle.
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Warsaw Daily Union
George H. Tapy
Whitely County
Enslieh
Gie Winona Academy
Frank GC. Tildsn
Greancastle
Tilden
Tapy
Tigpy
Whitley
Twelve Ears
Mwe
Winona
Indiana
Suspicious Calm in Death Note and Local Suspicions
Police and public officials in Elkhart are challenged by a discovered distressing note alleged to be written by a man named Michigan Red or Pat Crow, thought insane, scrawled in haste as a final message to family. The case stirs theories about identity and motive.
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Edgar Allen Poe
Elkhart
Michigain Red
Michigan
Med
Pat Crow
Silvers
Red
Pat. Crowe
Tystic
Trammound
Man
Valparaiso Medical School
Husband Gone from Riverside Home
Mrs. C L Doty of 306 West Beardsley Avenue returns from church to find her husband absent. He was employed at the Chicago Telephone Sply Co earning 1.75 a day and received two weeks pay last Friday. Doty is a probation member of St Pauls church and has Mason and Odd Fellow affiliations. He eloped to Elkhart three years ago and his wife, once Matilda Keller, was widow of John Myers.
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C.L. Doty
Weat Beardsley Avenue
St. Paul's M.~ i. ‘Church
Riverside
Doty
Chicago Telephone Siply Co
Centerville
Mich
St. Paul's Church
Elkhart
Fiis
Spencer, Ta
John Myers
Matilda Keller
Mr. Doty
Fair Circus Rider Badly Injured at Show
Anna Faber, a circus rider, was badly hurt Saturday night during the women's jockey race. Her horse fell at the stretch turn, pinning her briefly before the animal rose and finished the race riderless. she suffered a sprained ankle and possible internal injuries after attendants rushed to aid her.
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Anna Faber
Fay
Prominent Partner Dies In Elkhart County
William Butler, aged resident and prominent local figure from Elkhart County, died early today. The obituary notes he is survived by two children and that his funeral will be held Monday.
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Wiliam Butler
Elkhart County
Butler
Fragmented Reflection on Life and Society from Chicago Records
The excerpt presents a dialogue about income, duty, and social expectations with remarks on marriage, gender roles, and moral judgments. It weaves opinions on wealth, inheritance, love, and public life, reflecting a jittery, opinionated voice echoing urban midwestern commentary.
Editor and Author Exchange Harsh Note in Royal Magazine
A brief scene depicts a editor praising a young author then retracting earlier harsh remarks. The editor coldly insists the writer should not send more work, citing a previous letter as the basis for the change. The exchange highlights tensions between prospective talent and editorial authority.
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The
Royal
Sliding Scale Mentioned in Early Customer Notes
A brief note discusses a Sliding Scale for coal prices. A clerk is unsure of the exact price this morning and references checking a thermometer as a gauge. The fragment suggests ongoing pricing uncertainty and a price-related inquiry.
Gubbins Umbrellas and Sunshades Parade Cloudy Claim
A playful exchange presents Gubbins touting umbrellas and sunshades amid ongoing rain. The seller promotes both rain protection and sun relief in a light labeled weather banter.
Fragmentary Pedlar Motto Exchange Prompted by Quote
Scant readable dialogue centers on a motto or blessing request. A woman figure referenced as Mrs Skinafint-No appears in a muddled exchange about home blessedness and appetite with phrases about gluttony. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
Elton’s No Shows Spark Mixed Reactions
A terse public note notes disappointment over a local event featuring Elton and Noah Pints with limited participation. Community members express mixed reactions as organizers weigh next steps and possible rescheduling.
Women Demand Color and Romance in Men's Dress
A Pittsburg Dispatch note argues women desire more color and romance in male attire and manners. It contrasts gentler manners with bold flattery, praising flattery from Irishmen and condemning mean behavior and jealousy as unfashionable or unsafe in a partner.
Pointed Paragraphs on Happiness and Truthfulness
Cryptic insights on happiness and virtue mix with reflections on deception pride and women. The fragmentary prose hints at gendered judgments and the value of honesty in speech while noting pride and belief as impediments to genuine happiness.
Folie Lee Eller and Banes Debate Regrets at Lloyd Meeting
In a tense gathering at Lloyd, Banes and Folie Lee Eller clashed over policy plans. The exchange highlighted disagreements on funding and program priorities, leaving attendees to weigh potential impacts on community services.
Impression at Chicago Daily News athletic event
A fragmented quotation describes an athletic moment involving a girl and a male observer. The unreadable OCR fragment mentions Strong and Joe and references Chicago Daily News.
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Chicago
Daily News
Face Swelling Reveals Husbands Sudden Concern
A caller asks a doctor about a facial asymmetry affecting his wife. The patient notes one side is twice as large as the other and the wife is distressed by her appearance. The doctor downplays personal worry, urging calm.
A Hoarse Painter Morse Made stump speeches
A painter of portraits named Morse Made gave stump speeches while painting, using his tubes and palate. He worked hard for the batt, creating an excellent canvas, with judge as a notable figure in the scene.
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Morse
Roarse
Judge
A Horrid Suspicion
A Roy al Magazine excerpt presents a scene in a carriage along a shadowy lane where George teases Maud about past embraces while Maud insists she never had another man's arm about hers. The exchange centers on instinct or experience as she takes the reins at a secluded spot.
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George
Royal Magazine
Willing to Trade A Village Anecdote From Royal Magazine
A boy visits a surgeon and asks if his uneasiness is catching. The doctor replies that it is, and the boy pressingly asks what the doctor will give to spread them about, mentioning his sister. The vignette appears in Royal Magazine.
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Royal Magazine
Wretch Scoundrel Accused of Deception in Court Scene
A fragmented dialogue shows a harried man and a companion accusing a scoundrel of unprincipled behavior. The man with a near gold chain questions a wife’s agreement as a judge remains referenced in the tense exchange.
Fragmentary error message about Tadge-Had action
Readable fragments show an error style phrase about an action by Tadge Had. The text hints at improper conduct or failure to act, but details and context are missing.
Motorman Foils Wreck Attempt On Interurban Rail
An Eagle-eyed motorman Charles Simmons halted an interurban car within five feet of a cross tie laid across the rails near Keeleys station. The obstruction could have derailed the car and injured passengers. Railway detectives investigated and a full inquiry was ordered, with possible county involvement. Suspicions pointed to Bohees or local farmers angry at railway actions, amid broader tensions with residents along the line.
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O'Elogi
Charles Simmons
Goshen and
Wi As
Edun
Obard
Keely's Station
Junlaps
Keeley’s
Burt
Jaya
Gaffney
The
Anxious Swain Letter Emerges From Garret Circuit Clerk
Fragmentary OCR notes show a letter stating a delinquent matter to the Circuit Clerk in Garret. The text references ages and senior status, with scattered names and numbers, but clarity is limited by damaged transcription.
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Garret
Plemig
Sears
Ailey
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