Romantic plea on a Philippine photo in Buffalo
A man finds a photograph near Lake Shore showing American soldiers at Basey Samar Philippines. On the back a sergeant of Company L First United States Infantry invites an American girl for friendship or possible romance with Fort Porter Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
W. B. Taylor
First
United States Infantry
Basey
Samar
Philippine Islands
W. I. Flood
First United States Infantry
Fort Porter
Buffalo
N. Y
Court Notes and Notices From Local Courts
Deahl and Deahl petition for divorce by Carrie B Matzdorf from Frank E Matzdorf after 24 years of marriage with two children James and Maude and no alimony sought amid a charge of neglect. Crayton 8 Williams files foreclosure suit for $250 against Miss Blake. A marriage license issued to Loneless Blakesley 36 and Eunice L Blakesley 29 of Goshen. they marry and divorce. License issued to Ira Beckhart 22 and Bessie Lintz 21 of Hikhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deahl & Deahl
Carrie B. Matzdorf
Frank E. Matzdorf
James
Maude
Crayton
Williams
Dodge & Dodge
Miss Blake
Loneless Blakesley
Eunice L. Blakesley
Goshen
Ira Beckhart
Bessie ‘Lintz
Hikhart
Osceola Community Notices Report Local Visits and Illness
Fred Woodward lectures before graduates next Saturday evening in Green township. Mr. Hasbrook of Elkhart and Mr. Flickinger visited Miss Hattie and Nellie Pierce Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Munn is very ill. Mrs. Louder and Mrs. Henry Renner are ill. Miss Madge Woodward and Miss F Proudfit attended a recital by Professor Nastin in Elkhart. Mr. and Mrs. BE M Long spent Sunday in Bristol. Jerry Woodward and family were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Warren Woodward Sunday. Mrs. Louise Pierce and daughter Hattie and Mrs. HF are mentioned in record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Woodward
Green ‘Township
Hasbrook
Elkhart
Flickinger
Hattie
Nellie Pierce
Thomas. Munn
Louder
Henry Renner
Madge Woodward
8. Proudfit
Professor Nastin
BE. M. Long
Bristol
Jerry “Woodward
Warren
Woodward
Louise, Pierce
Wedding or upcoming nuptials teased in South Bend notes
Messages received today include a photo of Mr. Moore and a young lady with a letter claiming “a picture of us” and hinting at the best young lady in South Bend. No license issued yet, suggesting a near future event. Mr. Moore, son of Charles and Mrs. Moore of Simon street, was a Clayton store employee and later a Huntington agent for the Chicago Record Herald. Allen T. Axe, wealthy miner, died in Colorado leaving mining property willed to his niece Mrs. George Weyrick of Syracuse and a brother and son. Weyrick buys one third. heirs expect hidden treasure and the Elkhart brother handles estate affairs as Mr. Weyrick heads to Helena, Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Charles Moore
Simon Street
Clayton
Huntington
Chicago Record-Herald
Huntington News- Democrat
Allen T. Axe
Colorado
George Weyrick
Syracuse
Elkhart
West
Weyrick
Helena
Mont
Miss Catherine Kinnison Named Principal of Odell High School
Miss Catherine Kinnison daughter of Mr and Mrs Hiram Kinison of Benton township has accepted the Odell Illinois High School principalship for next year. The post comes with an automatic salary increase of 10 dollars per month and follows her years as teacher and assistant principal at Odell High School. She studied at Valparaiso College and Northwestern University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kinnison
Hiram Kinison
Benton Township
Valparaiso College
Northwestern University
Odell Ills
Singer Shipments 25 Cars of Sewing Machines to Europe
The Singer sewing machine company sent 25 cars of machines from South Bend on Monday. The train load attracted attention for the advertising on the cars, with a photographer capturing two views of the shipment on the Lake Shore tracks. The total value of the shipment was $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Europe
South Bend
Lake Shore
Elkhart Marital Bonds and Local Legal Actions
Elkhart scalpels show a string of divorce filings and civil suits, including Amanda F. Early suing David Early for divorce and 1000 alimony amid alleged cruelty. Other actions involve land appraisals for a school, injuries from a mill fire, and administrators appointed in multiple estates.
Fete of All Nations Amusement Company Formed in South Bend
The Fete of All Nations Amusement Company incorporated with a $1000 capital in South Bend to promote mechanical arts for literary scientific and amusement purposes. Directors include Jane McM Smith Grace S Fish Elizabeth G Kettring Edward F Gaffney Sam Leper and Eugene Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fete of All Nations Amusement Company Incorporated
South Bend
Jane McM. Smith
Grace S. Fish
Elizabeth G. Kettring
Edward F. Gaffney
Sam Leper
Eugene Smith
Martin Stuckman Dies at 93 in Union Township
The oldest man in Elkhart County, Martin Stuckman, died about 11 o'clock Monday at his Union Township home. He was 93 years, 9 months and 3 days old. Funeral services were held yesterday at Union Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Stuckman
Elkhart County
Union Township
Union Center
McCulloch to Launch Terre Haute Morning Paper
George McCulloch owner of the Muncie Star plans a new Terre Haute morning newspaper. Earle Martin Indianapolis News managing editor resigns to join McCulloch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCulloch
The
Muncie
Township Assessor Pfeiffer Declines Elkhart Water Company Tax
Township Assessor E O Pfeiffer will not assess the Elkhart Water Company's property this year amid pressure from the water committee of the city council to value the company at 209000. The last assessment stood at 57000 and the board of review will set the valuation on June 1. Taxpayers watch closely as the Water Company seeks a high figure that could affect city finances. The company’s investment is believed around 200000 with income near 20 to 25 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Pfeiffer
Elkhart Water Company
Water Company
Marriage at Rev Kreider's Home Unites Walmer and Mitchell
Noah Walmer of Dunlaps and Miss Mabel Mitchell of Elkhart wed at Rev Kreider's home in Harrison township on Sunday, with both sets of parents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Walmer
Dunlaps
Wakarusa
Mabel Mitchell
Elkhart
Rev. Kreider
Harison Township
Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Company Increases Capital Stock
Paper records at the county recorder show the Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Company increased its capital stock from 100000 to 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder’s
Cosmo
Buttermilk Soap Company
Cincinnati Woman Arrested Over Poison Whisky Plot
In Memphis on May 14, Lizzie McCormick, a 30 year old from Cincinnati, was arrested at police request for sending a quart of poisoned whisky to Mrs. Eewin Nobbe of Cincinnati. The bottle broke during handling and the intended victim did not ingest the liquor. one man, John Ficke, died later in the chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Lizzie McCormick
Prunette
Memphis
Eewin
Nobbe
Express
John - ‘Ficke
Roosevelt Views Big Trees
Roosevelt tours a forest area, observing large trees and noting environmental significance amid a ceremonial or public event. Local officials accompany him as observers and discuss conservation implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Condemned Man William Lane Dies by Self Dooming
Buffalo May 15. William Lane, under sentence for criminal assault, killed himself in a front cell this morning by cutting his throat with a razor. Authorities cannot determine how he obtained the razor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
On.y
William Lane
Deering Harvester Works Strike Settled by Arbitration
About 6500 workers at Deering Harvester Works in Chicago return to jobs after accepting the company's offer to submit the dispute to arbitration. The settlement ends a strike that began earlier this month in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ills
Deering Harvester Works
Calve Survives Aconite Overdose Narrow Escape
Paris reports soprano Calve narrowly escaped death after an aconite overdose. She yesterday was declared out of danger and remains under medical care.
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Calve
Paris
Elkhart County Board of Review Sets June 1 Meeting
The Elkhart county board of review will meet in Goshen on June 1 as required by law and will stay in session for forty days. Members include County Assessor Peterbaugh County Auditor Berkey County Treasurer Drake Aaron Work and I J Wood. The board adjusts valuations and appraisements of property for taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Divorce suit filed by Hattie Thompson against Lemons
Court notes show Hattie Thompson filed for divorce from Lemons. couple wed April 15 and separated May 1, 1903. Plaintiffs allege disappointment in husband. P. J. McEnroe & Co. sue John C. Wesley and the Lake Shore Company for a $100 garnishment. W. H. Shellenberger, York township trustee, hires Zook & Jay and Deahl & Dahl and Lou W. Vail to defend the school teachers' case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Thompson
Lemons
P. J. McEnroe & Co
John C. Wesley
The
Lake Shore Company
Wesley
W. H. Shellenberger
York Township
Zook & Jay, Deahl
Hurst Suit for Divorce Filed by Nappanee Man
John Q. Hurst of Nappanee has filed for divorce from Amelia J. Hurst. The couple are known in local social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Hurst
Nappanee
Amelia J. Hurst
Election Board Sifts Subsidy Vote In Goshen Meeting
The election board of Washington and Middlebury townships met today in Goshen to canvass the vote on the subsidy question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Election Board of
Washington and
Middlebury Townships
Goshen
Goshen Secures 10 000 for Elkhart Institute Contract
Goshen has secured the necessary $10,000 to fund the Elkhart Institute project and the committee expects to sign the contract on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart Institute
Lee Family Mourns as Mishawaka Mother Dies
Mrs Frank C Lee of Mishawaka mother of Lewis G Lee of Elkhart died Wednesday afternoon of paralysis. An active Baptist church member for twelve years, she leaves many friends. Funeral Saturday at 2 o clock from the house and at 2 30 from the Baptist church with Rev B P Hewitt officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Lee
Mishawaka
Lewis G.lee
Elkhart
The
Baptist Church
Denise
B. P. Hewitt
Death of Chauncey Hale at 38 in S Third St home
Chauncey Hale aged 38 died last evening at 509 South Third Street from consumption. He leaves a wife Eva and his mother Mrs. Mary Osgood. Funeral at his home Sunday at 2 30 PM with Rev Galpin officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey. Py “Hale
South Third” Street
Elkhart Home Supply Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation filed by the Home Supply Company of Elkhart for a capital stock of 10000 dollars. Directors listed include Joel Derby George J A Zimmer and Lawrence M Foltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company of Elkhart
Joel’ BE
George J. A. Zimmer
Lawrence
M. Foltz
Weather Review Reports Good Rainfall Across Midwest States
The week brought above normal and well distributed rain in Nebraska Kansas and Iowa easing drought concerns. West of the Missouri River moisture improves prospects with wheat and corn planting progressing despite earlier crusting soil and cooler spells. Hessian fly reports rise in Kansas and Nebraska but plant growth lessens potential damage.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Iowa
Mississippi River
Illinois
Weather Bureau
Tuscola
Springfield
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Ilinois
Missouri River
Eye removal reveals eye turned to limestone in accident
Philander Loomis of Westville underwent surgery in La Porte last week to remove his right eyeball after a knife blade struck him by a brother eleven years old. The eye, when removed, was found to have hardened into a limestone-like stone with lime deposits in the vitreous humor. The left eye later showed affected sight, and doctors chose surgery to prevent total blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philander Loomis
West‘ville
Laporte
Loomis
Ies
Unclear OCR fragment from yesterday afternoon
The readable text is limited to a late afternoon timestamp and fragmented phrasing about spreading. No clear event, people, or place can be identified to form a complete summary.
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Osceola
Henry ‘Chaffee
Western Union
Amanda F. Early
David
Ringling Circus
Alice Cochrane
Early
John H. Virgil
Washington Township
Martha M. Light
Anthony Cook
Forest Murray
Indiana Railway Company
Henry Chaffee
Western Union Telegraph Company
Harrison, Mich
William Reder
Millersburg
Matzdorf
Carrie Matzdorf
John T. Dalton
Charles A. Strongténist
Harvey B. Showalter
Hot Springs
Irk
Kathryn Messner
Middlebury
Board of County Commissioners
John Hartman
Catherine Rahrig
Deahl
John W. Hurst
Permelia Hurst
HE. A. Dausman
Sarah Strayer
William Strayer
McCarthy
Elkhart ‘Water Company
Deering
Board of Review
Lewis Lee
New - Elkhart . Corporation
the. Pos
Ohio Valleys
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