Wooed an Afriga Belle and Elkhart News Recalled
A disconsolate Elkheart suitor keeps his name hidden amid a light hearted tale of a South African princess search and a boastful father. The 157th Indiana regiment earns praise as the Ohio regiment notes they would not be whipped and remains in good spirits.
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Elkhart
Washington
South Africa
Camp Thomas
Ringgold
Indiana Tigers
Ohio Regiment
157Th
Pretty Wedding at Bristol
A high noon wedding in Bristol united Miss Maude Painter and Mr. George Ashbrook of Milford. Rev A L Lamport officiated at the bride's home. Thirty five guests attended including Mr and Mrs Joseph Warner and Mr and Mrs Marcus Bassler. The couple will reside in Elkhart.
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Bristol
Maude Painter
George Ashbrook
Milford
A. L. Lamport
Joseph Warner
N.J. Rowe
David Smith
Signal Corps hires field telegraph operator
Charles Foltz received appointment as field telegraph operator of the Signal Corps this morning. The action followed an application through Adjutant General Gore, and if he passes the physicals he may be sent to the front at any moment.
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Signal Corps
Charles Foltz
Adjt
Gore
Two Amusing South Benders on Island Bicycles
Two youths from South Bend attempted to amuse spectators on the Island by Bunting bicycles against each other front wheels. The wheels collided with great force leaving both bikes badly damaged like street cars. They fixed them at a repair shop after several hours and planned to return home.
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South Bend
Inter-Urban Road Work to Resume in Indiana
Indiana Electric railway construction will restart in a few days with material from the E G and railway. Superintendent Latter believes the line will not run by July 4 this year but aims to have cars on schedule next summer.
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Indiana Electric Railway
E., G. and 8. Railway
Indiana Company
Rgd
Street Cars Demolished in Tunnel Fire
Two street cars, consigned to the Holland and Lake Michigan Street Railway, were burned to kindling early this morning when they passed through the Lake Shore road tunnel. The cars stood on an 8 flat car above regulation height and lost their tops, leaving only the trucks on the flat cars.
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Holland and Lake Michigan Street Railway Company
Lake Shore Road
Men in High Spirits From 157th at Front
A correspondent reports the 157th regiment men are behaving well and not boisterous. No liquor is noticed, and the calm conduct may reflect their recognition of the seriousness of the situation, though many are broke.
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Indianapolis News
Greg
Township School Commencement At Goshen Sets County Record
Graduates from all township schools in the county held a commencement in Goshen court house park. Ninety one graduates sat in front of the decorated band stand as the countywide ceremony showcased improved scholarship and a larger standard. The class was predominantly young women who had met higher exam requirements.
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Court House Park
Goshen
Censor Tightens Rules on Civil War Correspondence
Letters from the 17th Indiana now at the front must pass through superior officers. From Tampa Florida no correspondence will be allowed and no reports on troop movements vessels expeditions equipment transportation or clothing may be sent by press or private channels.
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17Th Indiana
Tampa
Fla
Missionary Society Holds Seventy Second Annual Meeting
Cleveland O June 8 The seventy second annual meeting of the Congregational Home Missionary society began in Cleveland Tuesday with about 500 delegates. Maj Gen O O Howard presides. The report shows 1 881 missionaries in 44 states and territories, 6 501 churches organized, 468 208 members added, receipts of 17 965 798, and a net debt drop to 106 500 as the year closed.
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National
The
National Society
Colored Soldiers Dissatisfied in Indiana War Policy
Indianapolis June 8 state authorities were informed that the war department will not take more than two colored companies from Indiana for the immune service and they must be officered by white men. Colored residents cry unfair and threaten political action while Senator Fairbanks seeks reversal. One officer and five enlisted men from each battalion will return home to recruit Indiana regiments in the field to the maximum.
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Indianapolis
Ind
War Department
Fairbanks
Indiana
House Passes War Flags Return Bill
Washington June 8. The House, on motion by Mr. Bramwell, passed a bill directing the secretary of war to return to state governors the flags of Ohio's Twenty first Twenty eighth and Sixtieth infantry, New Yorks One Hundred Thirteenth, and Seventh heavy artillery. Mr. Cannon reported on conference on the sundry civil appropriation bill and further consideration was postponed until today.
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Washington
Bramwell
Twenty-first
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
New York Volunteers
Seventh Heavy Artillery
New York
Cannon
Children Show War Knowledge at Public Meeting
A wartime feature highlights kids’ grasp of current events at TroutH’s bulletin displays. An eleven year old explains the Oregon’s status and firepower to a puzzled older man as club officers and church delegates discuss patriotic plans and future meetings.
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Trouth
Oregon
Horn
Pacific
Boomershine Granted Divorce on Abandonment Grounds
Vernie M. Boomershine of this city was granted a divorce from James Boomershine on abandonment grounds. Custody of their child awarded to the plaintiff with $3 weekly maintenance ordered for the child.
Demurrer argued in Holdeman bond case in Goshen
In Goshen Judge Wilson heard the demurrer of Goshen and Elkhart National bank bondsmen against W H Holdeman and his sureties on bond. The complaint was challenged as insufficient and asked to specify Holdeman shortages for each bond period. The ruling was pending further amendment by counsel.
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Goshen
Elkhart National Bank
W. H. Holdeman
Wilson
St. Joseph
W. J. Davis
Sime
Perry L. Turner
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Wilson Roose
Franking Privilege Suggested For Soldiers In Field
An eastern paper urges allowing postage free letters for soldiers in the field to ease communication with families. Congress may set up a designated officer to prevent abuse. Proper address for Company E is Port Tampa City Florida. A Tampa Port Tampa City is correct. June 5 Tampa dispatch notes no illness in Colonel Studebaker's regiment and hospital cases convalescent. A pine tree fire threatened a camp but was controlled.
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Post Office Department
Congress
Philippines
West Indies
Company E
Post Office
Port Tampa City
Hillsboro County
Florida
Tampa
Port Tampa
Studebaker
Conductor Curran's Mother Dies in Mishawaka
Mrs. Curran of Mishawaka, mother of Conductor J. E. Curran, died at her home yesterday. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Mishawaka.
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Curran
Mishawaka
J. E. Curran
Presbyterian Trustees Meet In Regular Session
Presbyterian Church trustees met in their regular session last evening and transacted only routine business.
Masses Bear the Burden from War Price Rise
The article notes rising prices for meats flour sugar and coffee in Elkhart with beef pork and beans leading the hike. It argues workers' wages have not kept pace and blames middlemen and war for worsening living costs.
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Elkhart
Spain
Crop Prospects Are Bright In Indiana Wheat Maturing
The Indiana weekly crop bulletin reports uninterrupted farm work and rapid crop advancement. Wheat and rye mature well with harvest due within ten days. heads are well filled and blooming. In the south, wheat is turning yellow with large heads promising a good yield this year.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Curzon Outlines Canada US Agreement Talks
London June 8 George N Curzon under secretary of state for foreign affairs tells the house that negotiations have occurred in Washington to settle all outstanding questions between Great Britain and the United States regarding the Canadian American agreement.
Gladstone Monument Update Mentioned in Queen Victoria Message
In the house of commons on Tuesday a message from Queen Victoria was read announcing details related to the Gladstone Monument in London. The brief note signals royal communication on the commemorative project.
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Gladstone
London
House of Commons
Queen Victoria
Elkhart School Board Suit Ends in Defendant’s Favor
Judge Hubbard ruled for County Auditor Foster in the Elkhart school board case. Witnesses testified that $5,900 was paid to Kerstetter, who denied receipt. The court found Kerstetter authorized to collect funds and that $2,900 was paid, with $3,000’s fate undetermined. Public events details and parade plans for a Driving Park day were outlined.
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Trursh
Holdeman
Michigan City
Kerstetter
Hubbard
Death in Mason township marks sixty-year-old widower’s passing
Charlies Goddard aged seventy living six miles north of the city in Mason township died yesterday from paralysis. The funeral will be Thursday at 2 30 PM at the house with Rev. C H Brown officiating.
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Charlies Goddard
Mason Township
C. H. Brown
Lightning Kills South Bend Man in Studebaker Yard
B F Duncan of South Bend was killed by a lightning strike that traveled through a telephone line as he spoke with O G Powell at the Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing lumber office in Truro. Powell was knocked from his chair but unharmed. the coroner noted the victim’s watch continued to run.
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B. F. Duncan
South Bend
Truro
Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company
Mr. Duncan
O. G. Powell
Studebaker Company
Duncan
Powell
Guests of Capt. Chamberlain at Christiana Lake
About sixty members of the Frank Bald win Circle accepted Capt. O. T. Chamberlain's invitation to spend the day at his cottage at Christiana Lake and left this morning about 7:30. The party used hacks, band wagons and private carriages.
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Capt. Chamberlain
Frank Baldwin
Capt
O. T. Chamberlain
Christiana Lake
Elkhart Plans Grand Fourth Carnival and Button Sale
The Independence Day committee in Elkhart met last evening and reported highly satisfactory progress. A grand night carnival and a big sale of buttons are planned to accompany daytime attractions for the Fourth of July celebration.
Real Estate Transfers In Elkhart And Osceola Areas
Nellie M Weaver and husband transfer to Alice E Mayne a lot in Elkhart for 600. Margaret J Wallem and husband transfer to Samuel K Cauffman 131 acres in Osolo for 200. John P Cauffman and wife transfer to Samuel K Cauffman undivided 1 7 interest in 131 acres Osolo tp for 500. John W Fieldhouse and wife transfer to F L Marches eau part of lot in Elkhart for 1000. Sheriff Elkhart county transfers to Theodore Crowl a lot in Elkhart. El mira J Smith and husband transfer to Cora B Hoover 1 8 interest in tract in Osolo tp for 600.
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Nellie M. Weaver
Alice E. Mayne
Elkhart
Margaret J. Wallem
Samuel K. Cauffman
Osolo
John P. Cauffman
John W. Fieldhouse
F. L. Marchesseau
Theodore Crowl
Elmira J. Smith
Cora B. Hoover
Osolo Tp
Notre Dame Commencement Set for Wednesday and Thursday
Notre Dame in South Bend announces its commencement exercises for Wednesday and Thursday. The event will feature an address by Right Rev Morris T Burke D D bishop of St Louis with illustrations showing Notre Dame buildings and grounds.
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Notre Dame
South Bend
Crop Conditions of the Week Report
The bulletin notes last week's warm sunny spell aided crop maturation. Wheat and rye headed out and bloom with full heads, promising early harvest. Oats grew unevenly, some fields short, others rapid. Corn is coming up and growing well with good cultivation. Most fields plowed once, some twice. planting not yet finished. Beans are in good condition.
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Elkhartan
Court Park
Detroit
Mich
Cit Puneeey
Children
Diehl
Simons
R. M. Johnson
Wash Brown
Sarah Graves
David Wagner
Carper
A. R. Beardsley
Dr. Carper
Charles Brodrick
Beller
Foster
Harry Ll. Arnold
Committee On Music
Trumpet
Music Committee
General Committee
Ways and Means Committee
B. F. Shively
H. &. Chester
Charles Stevens
Ayde
Thas
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