Players Switched as South Bend Signs and Dayton Recruits
In South Bend Indiana on May 24, Joaned Shortston Kuelin moves to Dayton for Jimmy Austin's team. Dayton manager Barrett signs Charles Shafer and Catcuss Hammond and Outfielder Dehaveri. Grand Rapids signs Outfielder Curtin. Also, Remsen Athletics Club notes Joe Grimm victory in Brooklyn with a sleep-inducing third round knockout amid a brutal bout.
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South Bend
Ind
Joaned Shortston Kuelin
Dayton
al Jimmy Austin
Barrett
Charles Shafer
Catcuss Hammond
Dehaveri
Grand Rapids
Curtin
Ron-Jawed
Joe Grimm
Remsen
Brooklyn
Burke
Dayton Makes Changes In Baseball Moves
Terre Haute Indiana May 24 Dayton releases Pitcher Dusty Atner and Outfielder Burns and is trying to buy Outfielder Bruce from Columbus Pitcher Shaw released by Terre Haute went to Cedar Rapids
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Dayton
Terre ‘Hsaute
Ind
Dusty
AtiNer
Burns
Bruce
Columbus
Shaw
Terresaute
Cedar Rapids
Changes at Springfield Manager Seeks New Player
Springfield May 24 Manager Hendricks has secured Boyd Chambers and Davey Pilckett and is after Bobby Lynch of Chicago Haisman has been traded.
New Fifty Mile Auto Mark Set by Barney Oldfield
Lexington Kentucky May 4 Barney Oldfield broke the American fifty mile auto record here yesterday with a time of 18 02 The previous mark was 146530 set by another driver in a prior era
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Lexington
Barney Oldfield
Burns Set to Meet Fitzsimmons for Heavyweight Title
Tommy Burns, heavyweight champion, traveled from Waukegan to the east and will face Bob Fitzsimmons on May 30 before the Tuxedo club. Burns is in excellent condition and confident of winning.
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Tommy Burns
Waukegan
East
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tuxedo Club
Burrs
Sailor Burke Upset Implied in Arcadia Note on Bat Nelson
Billy Nolan writes from Arcadia California that Bat Nelson is in top form and will not box unless a misstep occurs before Friday. He praises the club referee Ryton and expects a fair decision. Nolan contends Nelson should beat the Mexican, a feat he says many greats failed to achieve.
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Billy Nolan
Nelson
Arcadia
Cal
Bat
Ryton
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack O’brien
Sailor Burke
Coarse complexion calls for general reform in living
A health note promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents for tea or tablets from Hodgeworth Bros. It mentions the Big Four rail rate of $2.70 for Lafayette and return, valid May 21 22 28, tied to the G A R state encampment dates.
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Hollister
Hodgeworth Bros
Lafayette
Luxury and comfort onUnion Pacific travel to California
An ad describes travel to California via Union Pacific highlighting elegant decorations period lighting and modern amenities. It mentions illustrated booklets and asks readers to contact W. G. Neimyer at 220 Jackson Boulevard Chicago for rates and information.
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California
Union Pacific
W. G. Neimyer
G._A
Jackson Boulevard
Chichbo
Kidney Cure Proved Quick in Salеm Man Case
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri describes five years of kidney disease with weight loss and poor health. After trial of doctors and remedies he used Foley's Kidney Cure and improved within two bottles. Kidney troubles worsen in heat or with excess drinking. use Foley's Kidney Cure promptly.
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Robert R. Watts
Salem
Foley
Houseworth Bros
New Train Adds Day Coach to Chicago Lake Shore Fast Mail
Lake Shore By will debut Fast Mail No 43 on May 27 with a day coach added to mail cars. It will stop at Elkhart and South Bend, depart Buffalo at 10:30 p m and reach Chicago by 1 20 p m next day. Big Four runs an Indianapolis excursion May 27 from Elkhart at 5 30 a m with 1 50 round trip, stops at Anderson and Elkhart. passengers may board at stations on the route.
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Chicago—Lake Shore Railway
Lake Shore
Buffalo
Elkhart
South Bend
Chicago
Big Four
Indianapolis
Anderson
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Laxative Ad
Promote health and contentment with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin laxative. Sold by Houseworth Bros. for 1.00 dollars. Money back if it fails.
Water Way Between Detroit and Buffalo Excursions
Daily Express Service via D B Lake Line appeals to travelors between eastern and western states. Low rates and superior service entice through-ticket buyers, with savings of 3. Send two cent stamps for pamphlet from Detroit and Buffalo Steamboat Co. Detroit Mich.
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D. & B. Lake Line
D. & B. Line
Detroit, & Buffalo Steamboat Co
Detroit Mich
Ree and Pate Lead Local Event in Quiet Month
A small-town gathering featuring REE and Pate drew residents for a community event. Organizers highlighted local talent and modest prizes, with attendees enjoying music, refreshments, and a chance to meet neighbors.
Boston Americans Fall To Detroit In Nineteenth Straight
The Boston Americans lost 3 to 2 at home to Detroit, extending their losing streak to nineteen. Detroit scored late, aided by a key one hand catch by Cobb. President B B Johnson suggested a sale or transfer of Emmet Heidrick, with Hedges open to a deal if a proper return is found.
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Detroit
Boston
Cobb
B. B. Johnson
American League
Hedges
St. Louis Browns
Emmet Heidrick
Browns
Johnson
Boston Americans
Heidrick
Waddell Injures Thumb in Collision While Aiming for Lost Dog
Baseball figure Rube Waddell wore a splinted left thumb for ten days after a wagon crash while chasing a Boston friend’s $12 dog. He leaped from a rig to strike the driver, fracturing his thumb at the second joint but the driver still received a lacing.
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Rube
Waddell
Boston
Pedestrian Weston Starts 24 Hour Walk From Philadelphia
Edward Payson Weston famed pedestrian began a 24 hour walk from Philadelphia city hall toward Jersey City and then New York City. He passed Goshen during a prior tour in 1867 and was met outside town by the Goshen band and town marshal Samuel Tramp, father of Poraye Tramp.
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Goshen
Edward Payson Weston
Atlantic
Philadelphia City Hall
Jersey City
City Hall
New York City
Weston
Benton
Fort Wayne Road
Madison Street
Main
City
Elkhart Road
Goshen Band
Samuel Tramp
Poraye Tramp
Hessicks Soda stop advertised with ice cream flavors
A newspaper brief promotes Hessicks as a soda spot offering vanilla strawberry and chocolate ice cream along with pineapple sherbert. A Magnolia blossom is promised to every purchaser. Saturday special appears to highlight customer choice.
Where to go for cream and Magnolia blossom
The note invites visiting Hessicks on Saturday to buy any kind of cream and to pick up a Magnolia blossom.
Coffee Cake Jackpot at Hossicks This Saturday
A local notice invites customers who bought Coffee Cake at Hossicks to try again this Saturday for a possible prize. The pitch promises a large coffee cake and a free Magretta blossom with the purchase.
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Hossicks
Ladies Aid Society Meeting in Zion
The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. Richard Smith on Wednesday. Mrs. A. J. Watts and daughters Mrs. Edwin Hilbish and Stella, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hilbish were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Markel last Sunday.
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The
Ladies Aid Society
Mrs
Richard Smith
A. J. Watts
Edwin, Hilbish
Stella
J.b.hilbish
Willis Markel
Elkhart Youth Guest Visit Highlights Kegerreis Family
Mr C O Kegerreis of Elkhart was a guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Kegerreis during a visit last Sunday.
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C. O. Kegerreis
Elkhart
Samuel Kegerreis
Local social notes from Topeka and nearby towns
Mr Harry Thompson and son of Topeka Ind were guests of Mr and Mrs John Wells last Sunday. Mrs Samuel Markley of Williamsville was in the vicinity last Monday. Miss Jennie Bickel entertained company from Elkhart last Sunday. The Ladies Aid Society will hold an ice cream social at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Watts June 2. Mr and Mrs Thomas Birteh were guests of Mr and Mrs David Kegerreis of Elkhart last Sunday.
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Harry Thompson
Topeka, Ind
John Wells
Samuel Markley
Williamsville
Jennie Bickel
Elkhart
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. J. Watts
Thomas
Birteh
David Kegerreis
Carts Race Feature Shines In Sunny Weekend
A fragmented note hints at a go cart event labeled as the best, with chatter about sunlit track action. No clear competitors or location are provided, but the line suggests enthusiastic coverage of a local racing scene.
Comet hors Traction Lines To Parallel Entire Michigan
Railroad division of the Big Four lines aims to parallel the state’s main routes with new traction lines. Plans call for coordinated alignment across key counties and cities to improve freight and passenger service.
Interurban Lines Open. Big Four Route to Benton Harbor Closures Likely
The Michigan division of the Big Four faces interurban competition as lines from Anderson to Benton Harbor, 165 miles, may be paralleled soon. Passenger counts drop on the Benton Harbor run, with scarce passengers on the Niles to Benton Harbor trip. Rates to compete with interurban lines are under review.
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Michigan Division
Big Four
Anderson
Benton Harbor
Mich
Elkhart
Niles
Wabash
Warsaw
South Bend
Berrien Springs
St. Joseph
McMichael
Eau Claire
Sodus
Hall Claire
Hot Oil for Switches A New Heating System
The Scientific American reports a new method to heat railroad switches using hot oil circulated through pipes between the ties. Oil retains heat better than steam and won’t chill to extreme lows, nor burst pipes if it freezes. A Boston and Maine railroad test yielded very satisfactory results.
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Scientific American
Boston & Maine Railroad
Grouping of Railway Systems Gains Strength Across Major Lines
The post grouping shows New York Central controlling 21 253 miles of main line including the Big Four and others, Gould system with 16 250 miles, Harriman system 14 725 miles largely on the Pacific coast, Rock Island system 14 355 miles, and Southern Railway 11 146 miles with portions of Monon and others.
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New York Central
Big Four
Lake Erie & Western
Indiana Harbor Belt
Gould
Harriman
Pacific Coast
Rock Islands
Chicago& Eastern Illinois
Evansville & Terre Haute
Chicago & Alton
Southern Railway
Monon
Cincinnati, New Orleans
Texas Pacific
Lake Shore announces through rate to Detroit
The Lake Shore announces that commencing June 29 the road will make a through rate to Detroit of 2 cents a mile, following the Ohio Legislature rate. Previous trunk lines have set 51 to the decoration.
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Lake Shore
Detroit
Ohio
Campaign to Oust Standard Oil in Ohio Beginnings
Attorney General Wade Ellis orders the trust abrogated and constituent companies disbanded, with criminal suits to follow. The Interstate Commerce Commission resumes its Ohio investigation in Cleveland, potentially implicating a major telegraph company.
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Standard Oil Company
Ohio
Wade Ellis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cleveland
Pittsburg
W. A. Patton
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
New York Court
W. H. Truesdale
Lackawana Railroad
Charles L. Spier
New York
H. H. Rogers
A. J. Jackman
Chicago
Illinois Mothers’ Congress
Springfield
Washington
Neill
Johns F. Wallace
Canal Commission
Taft
Cromwell
Czark
Russia
Milakoff
Northwestern
Road
Kansas
Unclear fragment about May borrowings and March incident
Fragmentary note mentions May borrowing ten days from March and references cattle and old people in connection with a French context. No coherent event or names to identify.
Local Markets Report from Elkhart May 21 1906 Prices for Poultry Eggs Butter and More
Elkhart dealers quote Corona prices on Poultry and Eggs with chickens at 25 cents a pound eggs 13 cents per dozen butter 18 cents. Meats include star hams 14 cents breakfast bacon 7 1 2 to 16 cents lard 9 cents and fresh side pork 9 1 2 cents. Vegetables show beans tomatoes and potatoes with prices listed. Also live stock quotes and Chicago grain market notes followed by a formal notice of a county construction bid deadline and work specifications for the County Infirmary.
Proposals Sought for Park Refreshment Stand Privileges
The City of Elkhart Board of Public Works invites sealed proposals by May 28 1906 for exclusive seasonal sale rights at Refreshment Stands in Island and McNaughton Parks. Bids must be filed separately for each park and exclude ice cream at McNaughton. Privileges cover candy nuts popcorn chewing gum cigars tobacco soft drinks and similar items. Lease terms may apply with existing St Joseph Valley Chautauqua arrangements.
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Board of Public Works
City of
Elkhart
Island and McNaughton Parks
McNaughton ‘Park
Joseph Valley Chautauqua
For Sale Large refrigerator suitable for grocer or hotel
For sale a large refrigerator priced cheaply, advertised as suitable for grocer, butcher or hotel. The ad notes it is cheap and available through Hossicks with contact or location details likely in the 30s era notice.
Free Magnolias With Ice Cream Offer At Hossicks
Sunday promotion invites patrons to bring companions for a dish of vanilla strawberry chocolate ice cream or pineapple sherbet. Purchasers receive a free magnolia bouquet, attractive for a Saturday event at Hossicks.
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Fellows
Hossicks
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Elkhart County
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Toreman
Canada
Michigan
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Memphis
W.S. Stone
Assst
W. -B. ‘Prinier
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M. W. Cadle
E. W. Hurley
Israel Brandt
J. C. Currie
B. H. Harmon
Thos. H. Hener
Darkies
Cocorgia
C. O. White
Cedar Rapids, Ia
James Lynett
New York Stock Exchange
Bears
National Fire Protection
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Madrid
Seth
Logal Markets
C. W. Foster Co
Odd Fellows
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Emil V. Anderson
State of Indiana
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County of Elkhart
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