Indiana Geologist probes peat bogs and oil prospects
State Geologist W S Blatchley conducts extensive 1906 investigations into northern Indiana peat bogs and the Illinois oil field, expects summer work, notes vast peat potential but uncertain value, and reports the 1905 annual Blatchley volume ready for June release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ilinois
W.S. Blatchley
Blatchley
Europe
British Isles
Illinois
Wabash River
Casey
Princeton
Ind
Trenton
Geol Blatchley
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a quick cure for pains from ailing liver or stomach. It claims restoration of health and happiness with a money back guarantee and notes Houseworth Bros. sells it for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Houseworth Bros
Luxury decor elevates long travels to California by Union Pacific
A text-promotional note extols elegant interiors in travel to California via the Union Pacific. It highlights period decorations, woodwork, color schemes, electric lights, periodicals, and books as comfort features. Contact W. G. Neimeyer at 120 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago for illustrated booklets, rates, and information.
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California
Union Pacific
W. G. Neimyer
G. A
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Ill
Health in Elkhart: digestion solves long life problem
Houseworth Bros claim proper care of the digestive organs can lengthen life. They warn that a misconditioned stomach leads to nervousness, irritability, debility, and a range of physical and mental troubles, emphasizing the stomach as the most abused vital organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Elkhart
State board adopts updated texts for Indiana schools
Changes approved Monday include replacing Hyde grammars with Scott-Southworth and shifting to new physiology books from Silver Burdette and Co. and a Longmans spelling book. Prices range from 7 to 50 cents for primers and physiology texts, with minimal impact expected on Elkhart schools pending board decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Elkhart
Scott-Southworth
Hyde
U Se
Indiana School Book Company
Silver,Burdette & Co
Chicago
Longmans, Green & Co
Indianapolis
Thomas
Montgomery
A Panoramic View of the St Joseph Valley
O P Jones assistant manager of the Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City Northwestern Railway visited Columbia City and announced construction on the Northern division between Huntington and Goshen would start by June 1 at Goshen and Syracuse with trains running over part of the route by September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P. Jones
Indianapolis, Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern Railway Company
Columbia City
Huntington
Goshen
Syracuse
Niles Man Hopes to Verify Old Cannon Found in Riverbed
Fred Koehler and three companions report a possible cannon in the St Joseph riverbed near Niles. They plan tests to determine if it is a genuine cannon or scrap iron, echoing local legends of a cannon left by early French explorers.
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Fred Koehler
Niles
St. Joseph
Unclear Cause as Willard Crisiner Found Dead in Illinois
Willard Crisiner formerly of Niles was found dead at a pumping station on the Michigan Central railroad in Kensington Illinois on Tuesday. The death is attributed to a revolver bullet wound and whether it was suicide or accidental is not yet known.
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Willard Crisiner
Niles
Viva
Michigan’ ‘Central Railroad
Kensington
Ill
Benton Harbor Paper Company Joins Local Merchants List
The Benton Harbor Paper Company is named as the newest addition to Benton Harbor’s merchant roster, expanding the town’s local business landscape with a paper goods supplier.
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Benton Harbor Paper Company
Benton Harbor
Peppermint Crop Outlook Cited By Michigan Indiana Growers
A. M. Todd states peppermint yields will be short this year across Michigan and Indiana due to a snowless winter exposing roots to cold and the spring thaw freeze. Growers report similar prospects across the region.
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A. M. Todd
Michigan
Indiana
Adrian carpenters quit over pay demand
Fifty Adrian carpenters halted work after demanding a raise from 25 to 30 cents an hour. They left the job rather than wait longer for contractors to act.
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Adrian
Widow Mary Gilbert Dies at Home Near Indian Lake
Mrs Mary Gilbert widow of the late William Gilbert died Tuesday at her home near Indian Lake north of Dowagiac. She recently celebrated her 76th birthday. The Gilberts were among Cass counties early settlers.
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Mary Gilbert
Wm. Gilbert
Indian Lake
Dowagiac
Gilberts
Cass County
Court House Annex Finishing In Two Weeks
Work on the court house progresses rapidly with vaults and recorder’s office nearing completion. The clerk’s office will be finished soon and the annex rooms are being completed. By July 1 the court house should be completed as far as current appropriations allow.
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Recorder’s
The
Slaughter Report Alarm At Miles Blake’s Barn
Health Inspector Quaife investigates slaughter of animals in Miles Blake’s barn on Harrison Street. Officials confirm enquiry into animal killings and related welfare concerns.
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Miles Blake
Quaife
Harrison Street
City approves sewers for Maple Row Laurel Street and Milwaukee Avenue
Resolutions setting forth the necessity of sewers on Maple Row Laurel street and Milwaukee avenue were adopted by the Board of Works. The grades of Front street from Beardsley avenue to Prospect street and Race street were adopted. The Water street petition to lay walks to the curb was not granted and plans will be prepared per ordinance.
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Maple Row
Laurel ST
Milwaukee Ave
Laurel Street
Milwaukee Avenue
Board of Works
Front Street
Beardsley Avenue
Prospect
Race Street
Water Street
Eight room house offers for vacant jot in part payment
W D Dalton of 203 South Main advertises an eight room house available for purchase with a vacant jot accepted as part payment.
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S. Main
Woodmen Battalion Displays Two Remarkable Mascots
The Mishawaka correspondent reports in the South Bend Times that Elkhart hosts a new Modern Woodmen battalion with two notable mascots. One mascot is S. Jones of Elkhart weighing 340 pounds, and the other is David May of Goshen weighing 84 pounds. Breckon of Mishawaka helped lead the organization effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Mishawaka
South Bend Times
S. Jones
David May
Goshen
Breckon
Sermon Leak Roils Presbyterian Assembly in Des Moines
News of an advance publication of retiring moderator Rev James D Moffatt sermon shocks commissioners gathering for the Presbyterian general assembly in Des Moines The controversy centers on the sermon’s theme The Mission of the Presbyterian Church and the possibility of action against its premature release The meeting also includes reports from foreign missions and a Women’s Home Missionary Society session with several college leaders in attendance
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Des Moines
Presbyterian General Assembly
James D. Moffatt
Presbyterian “Church
Hunter Corbett
William L. McEwan
Pittsburg
New York
James D. Moffat
Washington and Jefferson’ College
Transformer Shipped to Holland Michigan by Kuhlman Electric
The Kuhlman Electric Co. sent a large transformer to Holland Michigan on a flat car after not fitting a box car. The firm has dispatched between 400 and 500 transformers to Cleveland for the city's electric lighting service and 20 more were shipped today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Mich
Kuhlman Electric Co
Cleveland
Circus cancellation over transport charges shocks three Indiana towns
The Forepaugh Sells circus canceled performances in Warsaw Goshen and Wabash due to a dispute with Big Four over transportation charges. The Warsaw Union reports the tour halt affects multiple Indiana stops and raises questions about future dates.
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Circus
Warsaw Union
Doctor Werner Buys Lot for Office Building
Dr J P Werner purchases a lot from Hermanson for future office use. The 41 14 foot by 165 foot property lies off the east end of the old Clark Lane, just west of the alley on High street between Main and Second. The price paid is $5,000.
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DR. Werner
J. P. Werner
Herman Someman
Clark Lane
High Street
Main
Second
Terre Haute Shortage to Be Probed by Jury
Terre Haute Ind May 17 Judge Piety directs the grand jury to investigate a report by an auditing company finding ex County Treasurer William Clarke short 78000. The committee chairman disclaims knowledge of the jury probe as a likely investigation forms. Clarke calls the report incomplete and plans to hire trusted accountants to review the books.
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Terre Haute
Terre, Haute
Ind
Piety
Grand Jury
William Clarke
Citizens’ Committee
Clarke
Salvation Army Store Advertising Furniture and Clothing
The Salvation Army store at 104 Middlebury Street offers beds springs mattresses chairs and clothing for men women and children at small prices for the poor. The store is open every evening.
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Salvation Army
Middlebury Street
P. Ss
Mishawaka Public Improvement Company Incorporation Stated
The Mishawaka Public Improvement company with a $15,000 capital aimed to erect a hotel is incorporated. Directors listed include M. B. Mix F. G. Eberhardt Jr. Nicholas Schelling er Charles Frank Charles A. Ostrom D. J. Campbell and Joseph de Lorenzi.
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Mishawaka Public Improvement Company
M. B. Mix
F. G. Eberhardt, Jr
Nicholas Schellinger
Charles Frank
Charles A. Ostrom
D. J. Campbell
Joseph de Lorenzi
Portraits by Chicago artist at Miller's Art Store
High grade portraits now being made in window by a Chicago portrait artist at Miller's Art Store 310 Main Street. 16x20 bust India ink portraits offered for 98 cents. no agents, bring work to save 1 or 2 dollars. Guaranteed quality frames optional. orders taken for one week.
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Chicago
Parent Declares His Child Best on Earth
A parent voices belief that his child is the best on earth while cautioning that he should not discuss this with others. The remark underscores parental bias and requests discretion about personal judgments.
Safe and Secondhand Store Faces Sale Opportunity
Local business known for safe goods and a well established presence on Main Street seeks sale. No heavy capital required, offering a chance to acquire a steady operation in a busy retail area.
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Nee
Unclear Northbound Train Timetable Abbreviations
Fragmented OCR shows northbound train times and station fragments with Benton Harbor Granger Hibbart Marion Indianapolis entries and scattered numbers. Missing context and full station names hinder clear interpretation of schedule and route.
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Benton Harbor
Niles
Granger
Hibbart
Arsaw
Abash
Marion
Anderson
Indianapolis
M- D.m
Disjoint Rail Schedule Fragments From Indiana Areas
The text lists fragmented times and place names across Benton Harbor Goshen Warsaw Wabash Marion Anderson Indianapolis and Granger with scattered numbers and initials. It resembles a timetable snippet showing arrival and departure times without coherent context or complete entries.
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D.mm
Benton Harbor
Granger
Bilchart
Goshen
Warsaw
Wabash
Marion
Big
Anderson
Indianapolis
Notice Seeking Real Estate Contacts and Local Ads
Advertisements offer real estate options and financial help from A. F. Tyler at 413 S Main Street and local services from Central Drug Store. Includes piano tuner ad by Geo N Scitaff and beer delivery by Pabst Milwaukee. Elkhart area prices and products noted.
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A. F. Tyler
S. Main. Street
Card of Thanks and local notices
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends neighbors Swedish church Lake Shore railroad Court of Honor and Machinists for kindness after bereavement and for flowers. Also metal polishers sought at Sidway Mercantile Co. Robison circus to show at Elkhart and South Bend with Mrs Washburner visiting South Bend this afternoon.
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Order of Machinists
the Sidway Mercantile Co
J AS
The Queen In Jern Appointment Acknowledged
Unclear fragment notes Otto E Deal named local agent for the Queen In jern. Text mentions payment of something related to a conflagration but details are obscured.
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Otto E
Deal
Injern
Wanted Best Book in San Francisco Earthquake Gallery
A terse classified note offers a gallery of pictures with a vast collection after the San Francisco quake. It promises a 270 percent commission and free outfit, asking senders to pay 10 cents for postage related to the Bible and other items in Chicago.
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San Francisco
Outfit
Chicago
Train schedule snippets show lines to Grand Rapids and Chicago
Daily and weekend schedules list numerous numbered train departures from East Bound and Air Line routes. Highlights include No 16 No 23 and No 2 departures with various times, plus connections via Cleveland to Pittsburgh. Officials Lynch Smith Gotwalt outline routes and agency details.
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Ola Road
Grand Rapids
Pacific Express
Fast Mail
Buffalo
Chicago
el & Ohgo Accom
Boston
Toledo & Ohic
Lake Shore Limited
Western Express
Lake Shore
Cleveland
P & LE Ry
Pittsburg
W. J.lynch-Pass
A. J. Smith
Agen Alle Gotwalt
For Sale Modern Houses at Low Prices
Advertises up to date houses for sale with prices as low as $2300. No clear location or seller full name provided. fragmentary OCR text mentions Stark and Monger.
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Stark
Monger Ae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clyde Smith
Jonesboro
Health IN
St, Joseph Valley
M. U. Demarest
Jefferson Street
Monger
Lexington Avenue
St. Joseph River
Franklin and
Marion Streets
M.U. Demarest
Monger Block
Graduate’ Nurse of
Chas. J. Parreant
Templin
South Ham Oueec
Hamony
Second Street
J. G. F. Washburne
E. H. Manning
N. Y. Institute of P&s
Munger Black
Bell
W. J. Cushing
Bear of Bucklen Livery Barn
West Crawford Street
Iy U. Demarest
W. F. Hani
South Main ST
Dervostrors
Indiana National Bank
Pbone
Mudge’s
Main Street
Wilbur Templin Music CO
Mudge
Louisville
Greensburg
Cincinnati
G. A. Henry
H. J. Rreim
Gen
Pass
Warren J. Lynch
New York Central Lines
Harry Luem
Lexington Ave
Heath
Milligan
Central Drug Store
North Main Street
Brown’s
GEO
Andrew
Lofdahl
Arthur Lofdahl
Edgar Lofdahl
South Bend
L. Si
M.S
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Iyoaae Mina
B. F. Kuhn, M. D. Monger Block
James A. Work
Division Street
C. D. Goodrich
M. D
South Main Street
DR. P. Turner
DR. Spohn
N. B. Cor
Franklin Sts
HE. Beardsley Ave
J.l.hively,d.g
Osteopathic
F. S. Carlton
J. W. Fieldhouse
Elkhart Ind
G. E. Harter
Second Streets
John W. Kistner, M. D
Center Street
S. O. Barwick
Albert Horton, M. D
Pratt St
Ss. B. Short
Marion St
Elkhart, Ind
Wm Gabel
State St
Bell Phone
Ilome
JF. Werner
Crown
C. M. Dowell
D. D.S
Jalton
St. Main Street
Malcolm Pounder
Sver
Haggerty’s
Lexington Aav
Aprie i
W. O. Jess UP
Ee Ee le
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