Death Toll Rises After Saginaw Hamilton Collision Off Virginia
A fogbound collision between the Clyde line steamer Saginaw and the Dominion line Hamilton near Norfolk led to the Saginaw sinking in ten minutes. Fifteen colored women perished after being placed in the first lifeboat which swamped. Captain Funnell and Captain Tunnell sustained injuries. Sixteen survivors were rescued by the Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Clyde Line
Saginaw
Hamilton
Dominion Line
Virginia Coast
A. Gilmore
M. &. Jones
Florence Newby
P. L. Pendleton
Mary Robertson
Edna Ward
Drew
Mary Anderson
William Bittes
Edward Goslee
Morris
Peter Swanson
Cook
J. S. Funnell
W. L. Morris
Goslee
Tunnell
School Enumeration Shows County Gain Over 1902
The annual school enumeration to County Superintendent Ellis reports 56 more children in Elkhart county than 1902. Elkhart gains 80, Goshen 3, with 6,517 males and 6,351 females, totaling 12,868 pupils, up from 12,812 in 1902. Elkhart city lists four colored males and six colored females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Elkhart County
Elkhart
Goshen
Elkhart City
Electric Bitters Cured Kidney Trouble in Freemont
B F Bass of Fremont North Carolina reports severe kidney trouble improved after using Electric Bitters. He credits the medicine with full recovery and notes neighbors were cured of rheumatism liver and kidney problems and general debility. Available 50 cents at Houseworth Bros Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bass
Fremont, N. C
Houseworth Bros
St Joseph Valley Traction seeks city street railway franchise
The St Joseph Valley Traction Company filed for a street railway franchise with the South Bend Board of Public Works. Principal stockholders are W. B. Pratt and H. E B. Bucklen of Elkhart, represented by O. M. Cunningham of South Bend. Tracks must be built and in operation within two years or forfeit a $1000 deposit, plus a $10,000 bond to protect the city from losses during construction or extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Valley Traction Company
South Bend Board of Public Works
W. B. Pratt
H. E B. Bucklen
Elkhart
O. M. Cunningham
South Bend
Doesn’t Respect Old Age Pills Ad Claim
Dr King’s New Life Pills are praised for curing ailments from dyspepsia to constipation regardless of age. The advertisement claims the pill conquers jaundice fever and other maladies and notes a 25 cent price at Houseworth Bros. Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Oil for the Body Emulsion praised for wasting diseases
An ad describes Scott's Emulsion as a reliable remedy for wasting diseases, likening the body to an engine and claiming the product feeds, nourishes, and strengthens when ordinary food fails. It emphasizes keeping the body in good order for proper function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Doctors Bay
Goshen Citizens Form Fund Drive For Institute
Dr. Charles C. Sparklin of Goshen dies at 62 after heart trouble. He once had a lucrative practice but died with little estate left after a life insurance policy shrank to two thousand dollars. A twelve man Goshen committee seeks ten thousand dollars to back an Elkhart Institute subscription. County officials meet on road and ditch matters. courthouse plans discussed. various petitions and a ditch extension noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Sparklin
Goshen
John Sparklin
Elkhart
Joseph Beck
Sparklin
Elkhart Institute
Election Results Across Towns Highlight Party Shifts
Across the state elections were quiet with local issues shaping outcomes. Millersburg voters appointed a full Democratic ticket, Wakarusa backed Citizens with a strong showing, Nappanee delivered a near total Republican win, and Middlebury saw most GOP success with several Democratic and Prohibition exceptions. Majorities ranged from 2 to 32 with notable figures including W. L. Scalf, J. Potter, G. W. Mason, J. L. Juday, J. L. Simpson, C. Kinerly, Q. Reinhoel, H. Coppe, W. Pollock, W. Miller, C. Klaus and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
W. L. Scalf
Joseph Potter
George W. Mason
J. L. Juday
J. L. Simpson
Citizens
Wakarusa
Jerry Bechtel
Nappanee
John Hartman
Charles Kinerly
Quincy G. Reinhoel
Harvey E. Coppe
William L. Pollock
William Miler
Charles Klaus
Middlebury
John G. Bockus
Henry O. Eldridge
Henry H. Beers
Fifth
Mr. Beers
Fred Hixon
L. L. Ecker
Hixon
Bucklen’s Amica Salve Boosts Recovery for Ulcer
A Franklin Grove resident J. B. Orner suffered a four year stubborn leg ulcer. Bucklen's Amica Salve cured it. The remedy also treats burns, scalds, skin eruptions and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
Houseworth Bros. Drug Store
Thinning fruit and orchard helpers in farm notes
The article advises thinning by pruning and notes first year yield gains. It praises the wren as an orchard helper, promoting nesting boxes to protect it from sparrows. It discusses land use for forest, soil and beet cultivation, kerosene emulsion mixing, dry dirt as disinfectant and bedding, plus stable cleaning efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Beach
New York
Dr King’s New Discovery Aids Lung Health
Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds is praised for saving lives and ending resignation. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts is cited as a life saved by the remedy. Trial bottles offered free by Houseworth Bros. druggists with a guaranteed product price of 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
Sailor Mrs Newton Longley Visits Granger and Local Events
Mrs Newton Longley of Granger returned home after a week with sister Mrs Amelia Rinehart. Revival services at Union drew Sailor attendees. meetings continue all week. A Patrician Lodge Social is set for Thursday May 7 at the home of Mr. and Mrs Elias Rinehart. Frost damage hits local fruit growers. Mrs Carlton Rinehart visited South Bend Friday and Saturday. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs William Odell next Thursday. Stewart Gardener builds a new residence and plans to move in soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Longley of
Granger
Amelia Rinehart
Union
Elias Rinehart
Carlton Rinehart
South Bend
Market Report New York Stocks
Furnished exclusively by Porter field and Co. New York Stocks market report from 105 South Main Street reflects exclusive trading data and prices for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterfield & Co
South Main Street
New York
Surety Ends at The Seth Meats A206 Main Street
A brief notice reports the surety ending at the Seth Meats establishment located on 206 Main Street. It notes a change in status affecting operations and customer access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Meats
Main Street
Grocers Report Odd Market Note From Onerash Area
A fragmented item mentions faded prices and a blue marker in a vague grocer’s note. No clear names, dates, or locations emerge from the readable text.
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Franklin Street
DeCamp & Son
Plymouth Rocks
Sera Ipheancese Ses
Sncacreac Roars County School
Bango
Benton
Concord
Clinton
Cleveland
Val
Elkhart Ee
Harrison Ena
Jackson
Jefferson
Locke
Osolo
Washington
York
Towns
Bristol
Eres Enes
Wakarusa Enwe Whee
Elkhart Ey
Eereserener Goshen
St. Jo
Seph Valley Traction Company
W. J. Tracy
Milton E. Rentfrow Et al
Benton Township
A. F. Wilden
Monroe Beck
Lewis Berkey
A. Bevis
Patten & Miller
Chicago
Court House
Noah Whirledge Et
Clinton Township
Burlingcount
Turkey Creek
Ladies’ Aid Society
William Odell
Stewart Gardener
Hich
J-Low
Atchison
Brooklyn
H. Helfrick & Son
Opera
Eaton’s Millinery
Xin
Kelly
Stanhope
Surrey
Elkhart Carriage
Harness Mfg. CO
Ind
McGregor Golf
Brahma
Levi Neu
Lexington Ave
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