Prominent basket maker and wife killed by Lake Shore train
A man and his wife were struck and killed by Lake Shore train No. 43 near Edgerton, Ohio. A female acquaintance was fatally injured. Engineer James Calkins and Fireman Fred Mendham, both of Elkhart, reported the incident occurred as they avoided a freight train on the opposite track. The husband Brown, a noted basket manufacturer, and his wife died on impact. the injured woman remained unconscious. The three walked along the west bound track toward Edgerton after visiting Brown’s shop. The freight crew warned them but their hearing failed in the dark night. The bodies were taken to Edgerton.
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Edgerton
Lake Shore
James Calkins
Fred Mendham
Elkhart
Brown
Calkins
Santa Barbara Wine Co Expands to East Lexington Building
The Santa Barbara Wine Co at 110 South Main plans to enlarge and move into the former National Paper and Supply Co building on East Lexington avenue. Nine salesmen now.十五 after move. Three floors will house offices, sales, shipping, and bottling. July 1 target. Proprietors are Max Gross and Joseph Eki Frouman.
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The
Santa Barbara Wine Co
South Main Street
Lexington Avenue
National Paper and Supply Co
Max Gross
South Bend
Joseph Eki ¥ Frouman
Chicago
Railway accident victim identified in Sidney police report
Wellington Bushong, killed in a Sidney railroad accident, is confirmed as the man who visited Elkhart weeks earlier to discuss bringing a show to Highland Park. He used the alias FEW W and Wellington, left a ball rack at Highland Park, and a grip and some papers were found at Merchants Hotel. No known relatives in the area.
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Wellington Bushong
Sidney
Ohio
Elkhart
E. W. Henshaw
Highland Park
Mr. Henshaw
Bushong
Wellington
Clergy and Lay Delegates Return From Goshen District League
Rev. P. E. Greenwalt and Harlow Manning for St Pauls church along with Misses Emma Dwight Margaret Wilson and Berryman for Trinity Church attended the sixteenth annual Goshen District Epworth League convention in Kendallville. Delegates numbered 134 with Hikhart chosen as next meeting site.
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P. E. Greenwalt
Harlow Manning
St.Paul’s Church
Emma
Dwight
Margaret
Wilson
Berryman
Trinity M. &. Church
Kendallville
Goshen
Epworth
Hikhart
Gomez Family Summoned By United Press News
The family of General Maximo Gomez has been summoned to his bedside as Havana reports a critical illness. Local officials confirm medical attention and international outlets relay the advisory from United Press News.
James Lilly Dies After Brief Illness At Home
James Lilly aged about 76 died at 11 o'clock after a two week illness at 121 North Fifth Street. He suffered a stroke two weeks ago and remained unconscious until death. Born in Dundas Ontario in 1843 he was a veteran grocer with over 30 years in business in St Thomas and later in this city owning a Main street shop. Survived by wife, six sons, one daughter, two sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements pending.
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North Fifth Street
James Lilly
Mr. Lilly
Dundas
Ontario
St. Thomas
Main Street
West Frankling Street
Tri-Paul Manufacturing Co
Odd Fellows Lodge
W. W. Meadows
Windsor
Canada
William
Robert
Howard
George
Ronald
Blake
Mrs. T. Rutherford
Winnipeg
Jessie Lilly
Elkhart
Francis Lilly
Tilsonburg
Post Office Front Under Construction At City Building
The new post office facade is being built with a widened lintel created by splicing a piece to the top of the columns. Pillars now align directly beneath it and hide the addition. A large inscribed stone reading United States Post Office sits atop. Inside, plasterers are to begin work soon.
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United States Post Office
Brothers Come For Demented Wanderer Crampin Descends
Eugene and Joshua Crampin brothers of R. H. Crampin the cattle man found wandering with 2400 in checks arrived with attorney Dayton F. Smith of Hamilton New York. They will cover all expenses and depart this evening or tomorrow with the brother for the East. The 59 year old un married old soldier has spent 25 years in the west in the sheep business and owned property in Fremont Nebraska. He boarded at Elkhart on his way to visit relatives in the East and says he carried over 100 in currency in addition to his checks. He likely lost his money during two days of roaming near the Six Span bridge.
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Eugene
Joshua Crampin
R. H. Crampin
Dayton F. Smith
Hamilton
N. Y
Fremont
Neb
Elkhart
Chicago
Catholic Foresters Elect Officers in Indiana Convention
Mishawaka Indiana June 16 The eighth annual convention of the Catholic Foresters of Indiana closed with the election of officers Chief Ranger BE P Hanen Rensselaer Vice Chief Ranger John J Molloy Hammond Secretary A J Schick Lafayette treasurer Joseph Murphy Whiting trustees William A Hickey Whiting Louis Busha Lafayette Joseph W Weis Hammond Jacob Dinehart Lafayette and J W Strickfadden delegates to the international convention W P ONeill Mishawaka John J Molloy Hammond and J W Strickfadden
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Catholic Foresters
Mishawaka
Ind
Catholic Foresters of
Indiana
BE. P. Hanen
Rensselaer
John J. Molloy
Hammond
A. J. Schick
Lafayette
Joseph Murphy
Whiting
William A. Hickey
Louis Busha
Joseph W
Weis
New Double House Rising on Lexington Avenue
Bert Houseworth builds a modern double house on Lexington Avenue near Michigan Street. The project promises up to date features and contemporary design.
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Bert Houseworth
Lexington Avenue
Michigan Street
Will Have Electric Automobile in City
W. B. Pratt has ordered a Studebaker electric car, the only one of its kind in the city.
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W. B. Pratt
Studebaker
Esberg Claims Accident Not Assault In Slipping Trowel Incident
John Esberg declares he was not intoxicated and did not strike his wife on purpose. He says a plastering removal accident caused the trowel tip to strike her as she stood beside him, prompting his wife to summon police to protect her Wednesday night.
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Esberg
John Esberg
Sober 21 Years Receives $5,000 Award in South Bend
In South Bend Indiana on June 16 a man named John M Johnson who kept a resolve not to drink liquor until age 21 was tonight presented with a $5 000 award by his father. the event celebrates his pledge and good conduct since boyhood.
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South Bend
Ind
John M. Johnson
Hinety 3
MiStudebaker
Johnson
Paul Morton and Thomas F Ryan Take Key Equitable Roles
A portrait of Paul Morton secretary of the navy named as chairman of the Equitable Life board, and Thomas F Ryan as head of a syndicate steering control of the society. The article traces Morton's rise from office boy to top railroad executive and outlines Ryans long career in finance and street railways, noting their joint role in reorganizing the society and restoring policyholder confidence.
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
Paul Morton
Navy
Thomas F. Ryan
New York Street
The
Equitable Life
Equitable
James Hazen Hyde
Paul
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad
Burlington
Santa Fe
Morton
Burlington Road
Hyde
Mr. Ryan
Ryan
Grover Cleveland
Morgan J. O’brien
New York
George Westinghouse
Pittsburg
Roosevelt
Equitable Life Board of Directors
Made New Strength From Pink Pills for Weak Girls
Miss E B Midendorf of Quincy Illinois credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength after fourteen weeks of typhoid fever. She reports rapid improvement after using two boxes and says she no longer needs medicine. Dr Williams Pink Pills advertised as blood builders and tonics for debility, anemia, overwork, and the change of life. All druggists sell them.
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Dr. Williams
E. B. Midendorf
Park Street
Quincy
Ill
Williams
Big Four Time Table Northbound
Train No 28 leaves at 4 20 am. Train No 44 leaves at 12 33 pm. Train No 34 leaves at 5 50 pm. Train No 2 due here at 7 20 pm. Train No 40 due here at 11 20 pm.
Train Schedule From Elkhart and Sunday Operation
Southbound trains depart Elkhart at 5 30 am 8 49 am 1 40 pm and 2 15 pm Train No 39 33 41 25 Elkhart Halas Tur operates daily except Sunday No 15 runs only Sundays W J Lynch G F T Aris Cincinnati Henry Agt Elkhart Inc
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Elkhart
W.J. Lynch
Aris Cincinnati
A. Henry, Agt
Elkhart, Inc
Wild Straw Berry Extract for Dysentery and Summer Complaint
Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry promoted as a natural remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, described as a blessing for both young and old during summer illnesses.
Excursions to Lake Chautauqua Sell Tickets
Two Lake Chautauqua excursions on July 7 and 28 offer return tickets at reduced rates. Tickets available from all points on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern west of and including Cleveland Ohio. Valid for 30 days. Information and illustrated Lake Chautauqua book from ticket agents or A J Smith G P A Cleveland Ohio.
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Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Cleveland, O
A. J. Smith
Cleveland
For Sale Quiet Indiana Avenue Property Opportunity
A buyerable note announces a property on Indiana Avenue expected to double in value within two years. It claims no cost to view and directs inquiries to Carpenter and Hank at 115 Marion Street. Also advertised is Blevele repair and enameling services at Jefferson Street.
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Indiana
Carpenter, & Hank
Marion Street
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Postoffice
Paul Morton Thomas F. Ryan
Equitable Society
Association’s New
Stics of
Thomas
F. Ryan
Co. B. Etherington
United States
Joy Morton
Joy
Detroit
Mich
Mr. Morton
Naval Chief
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Western Freight Association
Great Reduction Works
Nelson County
Baltimore
Stock Exchange
Jay Gould
William R. Travers
Samuel J. Tilden
William C. Whitney
New York City
Suffern
Paul. Morton
Union Pacific
Omaha
Pacific Coast
Sno Deteera
F. B. Choate
G. A
Woodard Ave
DeWitt
BEC, Dewitt & Co
Efferson ‘Street
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