Wreck on Lake Shore as Freight Train Meets Buffalo and Chicago Special
Speeding west at nearly a mile a minute, the Buffalo and Chicago special crashed into a local freight near Pine, Ind. Engineer R. T. Proctor and Fireman Lindon Markham escaped major injury though shaken. ore mail clerk injured. Switch not reset and curve glare blamed. officials and wrecking train dispatched from nearby city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Proctor
Lindon Markham
Buffalo
Chicago
Pine
Ind
Lake Shore
Ore
Cleland
Cleveland
D. C. Moon
Supt
Horgan
E., A. Handy
S. Rockwell
Local Social Notes From Zion and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs John Wells visited with Mr and Mrs Henry Long Sunday. The Ladies Aid Society will meet with Mrs J B Hilbish on Wednesday May 24. Mrs Samuel Kegerries and son Claude visited the Kegerrieses of Elkhart last week. Henry Long is raising his barn. The township convention is at Me E church Bristol Sunday afternoon May 28. Mrs Ben Long of Zion hosted eighteen Rathbone Sisters on Thursday. Miss Pearl Hilbish of Bristol stayed with the Bickels and family. Will and Bert Pullin of Cassopolis were guests of the Nicholson sisters Sunday. Louis Stultz of Elkhart owns in this vicinity last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wells
Henry Long
Ladies Aid Society
J. B. Hilbish
Samuel Kegerries
Claude
N. FE. Kegerries
Elkhart
Me ‘E
Bristol
Ben Long
Zion
Rathbone Sisters
Pearl .Hilbish
J. P. Bickel
Will
Bert
Pullin
Cassopolis
Mich
Tula
Rose Nicholson
Louis
Stultz
Mountstuart GrantDufft Inscription Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Mountstuart GrantDufft with a stray inscription line. The readable portion is incomplete, yielding limited context but indicating a memorabilia or dedication fragment. Further text is needed for full interpretation.
Highland Park Amusement Association seeks Sunday attendance support
Highland Park Amusement Manager F E W Henshaw asks council for sentiment on Sunday amusements citing 8 009 at last week’s park and 2 000 since. City Attorney says state law governs. absent aldermen Loudenslager Hazleton Keene. Fire equipment appropriation of 437380 and water mains extension requested. ordinances to committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henshaw
Highland Park Enterprise
Council
Board of Works
Controller Bell
Crawford Street
F E. W. Henshaw
Highland Park Amusement Association
van Fleet
Loudenslager
Hazelton
Keene
Nelson Nusbaum Dies in Higginsville Missouri
Nelson Nusbaum died of sugar diabetes in Higginsville Missouri at age 28. He was known in Elkhart and had worked with the Miles Grand Dispensary for seven years serving as manager. Brother Lawrence Nusbaum travels to Missouri with the body. survivors include father Samuel Nusbaum and siblings Walter, Hallie, and Mrs Charles Helman. Funeral plans not yet set.
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Walter Nusbaum
Nelson Nusbaum
Higginsville
Elkhart
Missouri
Lawrence Nusbaum
Miles
Samuel Nusbaum
North Dakota
Walter
Charles Helman
Hallie Nusbaum
Local Visitors and Tragedy Mark Edwardsburg Notes
Lloyd Jones and wife of Elkhart visited Frank Kelsey Sunday. Clarence Troop of Elkhart visited Albert Martin Sunday. Will Daly of South Bend was in town earlier this week. Emra Schutt of Elkhart visited relatives here Sunday. Mrs. S. L. Blackmer is seriously ill. Will Parish of Howard visited his father Elmer Parish Sunday. Eleanor Bacon hosted Pearl Emerson of Mishawaka. Charles Arbogast of near Elkhart visited friends Sunday. Clela Smith visited Pearl Malick Sunday. Barton Hummel of Elkhart visited E. A. Smith Sunday. W B Zane a Jefferson Twp farmer, died by his own hand Friday. Lottie Keene is seriously ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Jones
Elkhart
Frank Kelsey
Clarence Troop
Albert Martin
Will Daly
South Bend
Emra Schutt
S. L. Blackmer
Will Parish
Howard
Elmer’ Parish
Eleanor Bacon
Pearl Emerson
Mishawaka
Charles Arbogast
Clela Smith
Pearl Malick
Barton Hummel
E. A. Smith
W. B. Zane
Jefferson Township
Lottie Keene
Poor Trout Fishing Report From Niles Area
The Niles Star notes trout fishing is poor in the vicinity. Empty streams from heavy recent rains left waters overflowed and trout wary, reducing catch potential compared to previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles Star
Miller Dead In Detroit Telegram Report
A telegram from Detroit confirms the death of E. D. Miller. Ned Miller Bucklen hotel clerk received word by noon stating his father E. D. Miller had died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Miller
Bucklen
Detroit
Shis
D. A Miller
Democratic Party Needs a Clear Stand Not Two Trust Parties
Norman E. Mack of the Buffalo Times argues the Democratic Party must define its platform to oppose centralization and special privilege. He credits William Jennings Bryan as the current national leader but warns that victory requires decisive, reforming leadership and a radical, honest program to defeat trusts and graft.
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Democratic Party
Norman E. Mack
The
Buffalo Times
New York State
William J. Bryan
James Creelman
New York World
Bryan
Cleveland
Parker
Mack
Evie
New York
Michigan
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Chicago
Wanamaker
National Committee
Maine
California
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Douglas
Folk
Missouri
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Miss Alice Yoder to farm in India with American methods
Bechtelsville native Miss Alice L. Yoder sails for India with a full outfit of farming implements including a windmill and water pump. The missionary plans to labor and teach American farm methods, owning extensive land and training 200 local children in western farming practices.
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India
Alice L. Yoder
Bechtelsville
Boyertown
Philadelphia Record
Scarcity of Horses Affects Local Demand
A local dealer notes a marked shortage of good horses as demand across all types remains unusually high, reflecting a tight market and ongoing competition for better stock. The public expresses concern over limited availability and rising prices.
Road supervisor pay and law revision urged in Indiana
Floods of protests from township road supervisors across Indiana push for a revision of the road supervisors law. They seek higher pay, longer work periods, and a party platform pledge to back changes in the next legislature, with many Republicans aiming to rally support through a platform plank.
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Goshen Democrat
Indianapolis
Indiana
State House
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Goshen Areas
Real estate transfers listed include Cora B Hoover to Henry Stark for part of two lots in Beardsley’s first addition Elkhart priced at 4200. Perry L Turner to William T Monroe land in Concord Street priced at 1100. Oscar W Vanderlip to Louis C Vanderlip four lots in North Elkhart priced at 1. Miles R Compton to Mary J Gordon 21 acres in Concord priced at 2100. Jonas S Hartzler trustee to The News Printing Co lot in Goshen College addition Goshen priced at 375. Anthony Lesch to Sarah A Boomershine lot in Millersburg priced at 70.
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Cora B. Hoover
Henry Stark
Beardsley
Elkhart
Perry L. Turner
William T. Monroe
Concord Sp
Oscar W. Vanderlip
Louis C. Vanderilip
North Elkhart
Miles R. Compton
Mary J. Gordon
Concord
Jonas S. Hartzler
the News Printing Co
Goshen College Add
Goshen
Anthony Lesch
Sarah A. Boomershine
Millersburg
National Guard Notes in Goshen Next Thursday
Co. EB will attend the presentation of At the Picket Line in Goshen next Thursday in uniform. The event aims to honor service members and showcase military heritage with a formal appearance by Guard personnel.
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National Guard Notes. Co. EB
Goshen
Reappointment of Medical Examiner for Company E
Capt G C Groll requests the re appointment of Dr B F Kuhn as medical examiner since the company’s organization. He is authorized to examine recruits for Co E under new orders from Headquarters Indiana National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Groll
B. F. Kuhn
Co. E
Indiana National Guard
Cos E Plans Purchase of Desk and Chair
At a regular meeting last Friday Cos E agreed to buy a new desk and office chair for the company commander. Invitations to Memorial services on May 30 were accepted. The company will attend church on Sunday May 28 at the new Evangelical church on Hickory Street.
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Cos E
New Evangelical
Hickory Street
Social entertainment for cast of At the Picket Line
Company E hosts an event honoring the stage cast from Fridays performance of At the Picket Line on June 2. The organizing committee includes 1st Sgt Myers Q M Sgt Bressler and Corp Rohrer. Cards dancing refreshments and amusements are planned.
Portland and Northwest Route to Lewis King Clark Exposition
The route via Union Pacific offers 200 miles along the Columbia River with trains close to the water. Two through trains daily provide accommodations for all classes of passengers. Inquire of F 8 Choare, G.A., 126 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich.
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Portland
Northwest
Union Pacific
Columbia River
Lewis
Choare
G.A
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Money to Loan Terms and Privilege Details
Partial OCR notes mention a money loan arrangement with terms and privilege references. It cites Andrew Lamb at Lexington Avenue and hints at loan amounts and conditions, but the text is fragmented and unclear.
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vAndrew
Lamb
Lexington. Avenue
Indiana hens industrious as egg producers in 1904
United Press reports Indiana's hens ranked among the world’s most industrious. Hoosier hens laid 65,000,000 dozens in 1904, worth about 11.6 million dollars at 17 cents per dozen, with total Indiana poultry and egg value near 16 million, led by townships Shelby Ripley Adams Marion Green Pleasant with top egg production counts.
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United Press News Assn
Indianapolis
United States
Indiana
Stubbs
Shelby Township
Ripley County
Adams Township
Hamilton County
Marion Township
Boone County
Green Township
Jay County
Pleasant Township
LaPorte County
Patent medicine tale in Kansas Globe ad claims cures
A Globe Kansas city notice reports engineer Joe Tack seen in Wichita Kiowa train photo and endorsing Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach pain once thought cancer. Tack and others allegedly cured. druggist advertises the product as all stomach troubles remedy.
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Atchieson
Kan
Joe Tack
Wichita
Kiowa
California Via Union Pacific Passenger Line Advertisement
An old promotional ad touts the California via Union Pacific route with claims of vast spending on improvements and safety measures. It declares the line famous for speed, shortest distance, superior equipment, and tourist sleepers, inviting inquiries to F B Choate at 99 Woodward Avenue Detroit Michigan.
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California
Union Facific
F. B. Choate
Gay
Woodward
Evenue
Detroit
Mich
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Lucy Stovall
Tilton
Kodol
E.0
DewWits & Co
U.S
Greene
Higginsville, MO
Edwardsburg
D. Miller
Claths
Elkhart Riverside
Surrey
Elkhart Carriage
Harness Mfg. CO
Elhehart, Ind
Big Four
Cincinnati Northern R. R
Warren J. Lynch
Cincinnati
Eris
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