The American Flag Through Revolutionary Times
This excerpt traces the flag’s adoption on June 14, 1777, its first unfurling and battles, and its evolving design through 1818 when new stars matched states. It notes symbolic moments from Yorktown to Fort Sumter and the lore of how the flag’s stripes and blue field were created, reflecting national history and pride.
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Continental Congress
United State
Rome
N. Y
The
Brandywine
Bahama Islands
Ranger
John Paul Jones
United States of America
Yorktown
Cornwallis
Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Joseph Rodman ‘Drake
Fremont
Fort Sumter
Appomattox
England
France
Spain
Mexico
Canada
Libyan Desert
Fort Schuyler
New
Hampshire
Paul
Jones
Jae
Rail passes ban urged by Indianapolis News
The Indianapolis News argues that railroads abuse passes and urges laws to forbid free rides for workers and public officials. It warns Pass systems influence minds and erode stockholder returns, claiming honest policy starts with ending free carriage by common carriers.
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Congress
Indianapolis News
Lodge says packers invite strict inspection to prove worth
Sen. Lodge argues that meat packers would benefit from rigorous regulation and worldwide market goodwill. He criticizes greed for money that leads them to oppose inspection, risking disease-contaminated meat to save a little on costs. The South Bend Times reports the stance.
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Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
South Bend
Kendallville Debuts The Daily News as New Daily Paper
The first issue of Kendallville's new paper, led by District Chairman Harry L. Gandy after acquiring Kendallville News, appeared Monday. It is a seven column folio described as an all home print, adopting the name The Daily News from the weekly.
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Kendallville
Harry L. Gandy
Kendallville News
Daily News
Long Litigation Settled in Circuit Court Over Wakarusa Lands
Four lawsuits against Mrs Fianna Farber Domer Myers and others involving 210 acres near Wakarusa and $3000 in personal effects were dismissed after a long dispute. Oliver Myers and Mrs Emma Myers receive the lands and pay administration costs. Mrs Myers, a familiar courtroom figure for 15 years, traced through multiple marriages and inherited property that led to a deed dispute and partition actions.
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Fianna
Farber-Domer-Myers
Wakarusa
Oliver Myers
Emma Ae
Wakarusa Vortnery
Myers
Probate Matters: Final Report Hearing Set October 1
Estate matters include Jacob K Troyer and Howard C Paul as executors with final report details. Estate of Daniel Cleary and John FF Dal are noted. Hearing scheduled for October 1.
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Jacob
K. ‘Troyer
Howard C. Paul
Adiar
Daniel
Cleary John
Court House Reconstruction Completed. Present Appropriation Carrying It
The article notes completion of the court house reconstruction with current appropriations funding the project. It outlines the continuation of work under the existing budget and authorities, emphasizing progress and financial coverage. Local officials express cautious optimism about timely completion.
New Industry Formed In Warsaw Winona Area
Goshen June 14 1906 report notes a new company forms with 10000 capital to manufacture hot air registers. The Elkhart county courthouse reconstruction nears completion with bids to place mosaic floors and marble wainscoting. J W Perkinson and son plan to build Miami county courthouse in Peru at about 300000. multiple local events, weddings, and academic commences are listed including Effie Osborn and Mazie Murray moving between cities.
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Goshen
Elkhart County Court House
P. H. McCormack & Co
Columbus, Ind
J. W. Perkinson
Clifford Perkinson
New Industry in Goshen Forms American Register Co
A new manufacturing firm organized in Goshen, the American Register Co, with 10000 dollars paid up stock, will produce hot air registers and run a general foundry. It has bought the former Cruikshank Bros pickle plant on New street and will add an assembling room 38 by 40 feet. By October 1, fifty men are expected to be employed, with adjacent ground purchased for storage. Incorporation papers filed by Deahl & Deahl. Officers: President J H Gotham, Vice President Otis L Fuller, Secretary and Treasurer George A Riley.
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Goshen
American Register Co
New Street
Cruikshank “Bros
Hhas
Deahl& Deahl
New*concern
J. H. Gotham
Otis L. Fuller
Treas
George A. ‘Riley
Boy Hero From Fire Calms Upstairs Blaze
Walter Hagan a seven year old of Chicago and grandson of Mrs. M W Kesler of Goshen showed courage during a recent house fire. He found the flames with his baby cousin in an upstairs room, carried the girl downstairs and through the fire to safety, then raised the alarm.
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Walter Hagan
Chicago
M. W. Kesler
Goshen
Goshen Warsaw cars set to begin June 18
Warsaw Goshen interurban service fixed for June 18 with tentative two hour schedules. Special trains may run for events before that date. Regular service aims for hourly or 90 minute intervals later with connections to the Northern Indiana Railway.
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Warsaw
Goshen-Warsaw
Winona Interurban
Goshen
Indiana
Railway ‘Company
Winona Flyer set for Big Four service next Monday
Lake Shore and Other Railroads crews selected for the Winona Flyer on the Big Four with Elkhart lay over under conductor G A Scott. Other crew members include Kistler Hickey and Hines. Indianapolis lay overConductor C L Ross, Engineer Robert Little, Baggageman Underhill and Brakeman Sturgeon. Firemen not yet chosen. New Big Four timecard due at local office. Benton Harbor reports Big Four plans to compete with the Southern Michigan interurban. Round trip tickets from Benton Harbor to Niles or Wal land priced at 90 cents with one way 70 cents, through trip ticket allowing both directions. Interurban rate St Joseph to Niles round trip 80 cents. 10 cents to ride to St Joseph and back. Notre Dame students carried by special Lake Shore train of seven coaches from Elkhart. Harry Swartz leaves Lake Shore round house for Sidway Mercantile Co.
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Elkhart
G. A. Scott
Kistler
Hickey
Hines
Indianapolis
C.L. Ross
Niles
St. Joseph
Lake Shore Railway Buys Ground On North Main Street
Agents of the Lake Shore railway company yesterday bought of E. B. Austin the triangular ground at North Main and Wilkinson streets for 200 dollars. The deed passed as the company plans a third track into Goshen. Austin had held the land for years and a prior street assessment of 75 dollars plus costs 4.50 were settled. The Lake Shore also contracted to purchase Mrs Molly Carpenter s Wilkinson street property and negotiations continue for the old Herbert Coal sheds owned by Ulery and Bechtold.
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Goshen
Goshen Democrat
Lake Shore Railway Company
Yester‘day
E. Be, Austin
Main ‘Street
Wilkinson
Elkhart
Austin
Oaly
Lake Shore
Daly to Wed. Westminster Pres. Church News
The article notes John W. Daly chief assistant general passenger agent of the Lake Shore serving duties during the illness and that Daly will marry on Saturday June 23 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The publication mentions Daly and his colleagues in the railway firm and confirms the upcoming wedding details.
Arrests Reported for Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct
John Smith was arrested by Officer Roth on Edwardsburg Avenue for intoxication and insulting remarks to women and girls. Albert Moon and Charles E. Eythdieson were jailed for non payment of dog tax with fines set. A man’s meeting on North Main Street was brought to police attention.
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John
Smith
Roth
Edwardsburg
Rege Om
Fred “Ont
Bridge
Charles E. Eythdieson
Albert Moon
Frank Worth Arrested In Toxication Case
Frank Worth was arrested yesterday afternoon on suspicion of intoxication following a disturbance. Police did not disclose additional details about charges or potential injuries.
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Frank Worth
Vagrancy arrests near Indiana Buggy Works
Officers Hougland and Whiteman arrested Michael Durkin Thomas OBrien Michael Lau and Henry Smith for vagrancy near the Indiana Buggy Works last night.
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Hougland and Whiteman
Indiana
Michael ~Durkin
Thomas ‘O’brian
Michael Lau
Henry Smith
Detective Young detained after accusation against Pat Murphy
Detective Young was brought to the police station last night and locked up amid claims that Pat Murphy jumped on trains. Local officials provided brief statements on the incident and ongoing investigation.
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Detective Young
Pat Murphy
Mendham Arrested After Tuesday Night Assault Hearing
Owen Mendham accused of assaulting Joseph Delcamp was arrested on the North Main street bridge by Supt. Silvers. He posted $10 bail for an upcoming trial not yet set, pleaded not guilty at the hearing, and has retained P. L. Turner.
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Owen Mendham
Joseph. Delcamp
North Main Street
Silvers
P.L. Turner
Nappanee Sets Plans for Band Concerts and Water Plant Supervision
Elkhart County notes indicate Nappanee will host band concerts. John Pféfferre is named to succeed Spicer as superintendent of the Nappanee water and light plant. A Leatherman family reunion was held at Dr H Defreese's home with about sixty relatives, music, and several speeches.
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John Pféfferre
Spicer
Leatherman
H. “Te Defreese
Nappanee
Wakarusa Progress Report Highlights Advancement
A fragment notes Wakarusa taking another step forward in advancement. The terse item mentions progress without specific details or dates.
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Wakarusa
Progress in the St Joseph Valley and Railway Franchise
The Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend Railway deposited 5000 with City Comptroller Fred W Martin of South Bend as a cash forfeit for a one year renewal of its franchise. The company must commence operations within 30 days and complete the line to Michigan City within the stated time. It plans to employ a large force to accelerate work. Real estate transfers include several Elkhart and Wakarusa lots with values from 600 to 1500 dollars.
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Chicago, Lake ‘Shore
South Bend
City Contraller
Fred W Martin
Common Council
Michigan _ City
Ind
Rectathata
Editorial groups meet in Winona in June
The National Editorial association will convene at Winona on Tuesday June 19. The Northern Indiana Editorial association holds its annual meeting there on Thursday and Friday June 21 and 22.
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National Editorial Association
Winona
Northern Indiana Editorial Association
Trolley line grading under way near Niles
Fourteen men and several horses were put to work Monday on grading the Niles Buchanan trolley line under Sherman Trattles. The project advances near the John Dye farm on the old Michigan Central roadbed purchased by the trolley company.
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Niles-Buchanan
Sherman Trattles
John-Dye
Niles
Wedding of Miss Marie Litti Grene and Mr William Sibley
The marriage occurred Tuesday evening at the bride’s parents home in South Bend. Miss Grene is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ho race Leener Greene and Mr Sibley is the son of Mr and Mrs I A Sibley Sr.
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Marie Litti Grene
Horace Leener Greene
William Curtis Sibley
I. A. Sibley, Sr
South Bend
31st annual old settlers picnic and reunion held in Berrien Springs
The 31st annual old settlers picnic and reunion was held at Berrien Springs yesterday. The orator of the day was Nimrod F. Jenkins of Ineam county, grandson of Baldwin Jenkins who settled in Michigan in 1828.
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Berrien Springs
Nimrod F. Jenkins
Ineam
Mr. Jenkins
Baldwin Jenkins
Michigan
Burglars Hit Hamilton Post Office in Au burn District
Burglars entered the Hamilton post office near Aurburn and carried the safe from the building while attempting to force it open. An investigation is expected to determine losses and suspects.
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Hamilton
Auburn
Stamp Drawer Heist Ends With Departing Trio
A trio gave up a difficult task and left the scene taking a large stash of stamps from the stamp drawer. Local witnesses reported the lapse in routine, with no injuries and ongoing police inquiries into the missing collection.
Miss Hatties Berg Returns Rejoices, Plans Hastings Wedding
Miss Berg, a young girl who had disappeared from a Sturtis home in Michigan, has returned and announced her engagement to George Williams of Hastings, Michigan. The marriage will be officiated by Rev. J. B. Leathing of Mendon.
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Hatties Berg
Sturtis
Mich
George
Williams of
Hastings
J. B. Leathing
Mendon
Van Amburg show farce slammed by local police in Niles
A fragmented dispatch from Niles Michigan cites the Van Amburg show as a parade of fakers and gratters with a wave of short change. One farmer boy was a victim to a $40 scam and others suffered similar losses as Chief Officer Fran leads the police response.
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A. Niles
Mich
Amburg
OEE Police
Notice of personal liability waiver by John Groff
I will not be responsible for debts contracted by any person other than myself. John Groff. 22.
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John Groff
Special Meeting Notice for Pulaski Lodge No. 60
I O O F Pulaski Lodge No 60 announces a special meeting Thursday at seven oclock to make funeral arrangements for Brother John A Ley Full attendance requested James L Harman N G J G C Stephens Secy 14
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Pulaski Lodge No
John A. Ley
James
L. Harman
Stephens
Secy
Big Four offers Elkhart to Anderson rail fare for convention
The Big Four provides a round trip rate of $3.85 from Elkhart to Anderson Indiana for travel on June 25 and 26 with return by June 29, in connection with the Indiana Christian Endeavor convention.
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Elkhart
Anderson
Ind
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Truth ‘Publishing Company
Main St
Truth Telephones
J. William D. Hazelton
Elkhart Truth
Daily Truth
William D. Hazelton
Elthart
Lous A. Dennert
Political Chat
Court House
Manufac
SI Dai
University
Dodge
Frank A. Osborn
Thas
Musical College
Grace Harrison
Allen
Morris
William A. Harrison
Minneapolis
Charlotte Padgitt
Waco
Texas
Lewis MacDougall
New York City
A. ©. Jackson
Frances
Effie Cassell
Florence Grandin
Washington, D. Cc
I. J. Becknell
New York
Boston
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Mazie Murray
Hotel Hattel
Gingerbread Man” Company
Atlantic City
N. J
Lake Shore and Other Railroads
Notre Dame
Western Points
Harry Swartz
Round ‘House
Sidway Mercantile Co
Three Rivers
M. J. Silves
B. Saunders
Cook
Avery
Elkhart County
St. Joseph Valley
Maude B. Zigler
Charles Kinser
George M. Compton
Warren Cable
Franklin
Ida Cronkhite
William Cronkhite
Lucinda Berkey
Fianna Myers
Necreete
Crystal Theatre
J. H. Ammons
Jack Bentham
the Automobile Girls
Poulter
Miss Blanch Freeman
Molly Darling
Kinodrome
J. Rudesill
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