Memorial sermon honors fallen soldiers and loyalty to country
Rev. R. J. Parrett preached at Castle U B Church on Memorial Day themes from Romans and Isaiah praising patriotism and loyalty to authorities. The service drew Elmer Post 55 and Ladies Circle members, with reflections on Civil War sacrifices and the nation as a lighthouse to the world.
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R. J. Parrett
12Th Indiana Cavalry
Company IL
Castle U. B. Church
Elmer
Parrett
Marcus Curtus
Forum
Rome
Rev. Parrett
Jerusalem
Indiana
Memorial services at Presbyterian church well attended
The service yesterday morning drew a full turnout with Company B present. Rev Frazer reflected on the Civil War as a shared American duty between brothers and friends, noting 61 percent of men served while 39 percent cared for homes. He recalled Memorial Day origins and May 30 observance since 1868, and the music featured a choir anthem and Mrs Milton Nash's solo "Long Way Old Glory."
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Presbyterian Church
Company
Frazer
Milton Nash
Elkhart Old Resident George Jaycox Dies After Eight Months Ill
Elkhart mourns George Jaycox, first policeman and first fire chief, who died last night after eight months of illness from stomach catarrh. Born in Franklin County Ohio in 1824, he married Minerva Robbins in 1846, served in the Civil War, and had been a resident for decades. He would have marked 57 years of marriage with his wife on Wednesday.
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George Jaycox
Elkhart
Twenty-first ‘Heavy Artillery
Probate Judge Issues Discharges and Appointments in Local Estates
Probate Judge Ferrell issued orders discharging administrators for Nancy J. Peeffley Chas Dierdorff Kate M. Palmer and Jacob H Weaver estates. Final report set for Kate Palmer estate hearing June 23. New administrator named for Jonathan R. Willard estate with a 10000 bond. Guardians named for Ellis Wright and Ruby Souder minors with bonds and sureties. Guardian for Katherine Brumbaugh granted permission to sign a party wall agreement.
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Ferrell
Henry Neff
Adm
Nancy J. Peffley
Elizabeth Dierdorff
Admx
Chas. Dierdorff
Anna E. Taylor
Kate M. Palmer
William H. Charnley
Jonathan R. Willard
Mitchell Charnley
Aaron S. Zook
Kate Weaver
Jacob H. Weaver
Alice Wright
Ellis Wright
Edwin Wright
Harry L
Chas. W. Wright
Jonas S. Yoder
Ruby Souder
Elmer
Martha Souder
Chas. McConaughy
Frank M. Smiley
John M. Brumbaugh
Katherine Brumbaugh
Lora M. Brumbaugh
Laura A. McKean
Farmers sign petition on Lipschitz slaughter nuisance
Neighbors of Caspar Lipschitz in Osolo township sign a petition asking health authorities to end the Edwardsburg road slaughter house nuisance. Lipschitz was fined $10 and costs in city court for the nuisance and appealed arguing the fined law is unconstitutional.
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Caspar Lipschitz
Osolo Township
Lipschitz
Edwardsburg Road
Elkhart
Quarantine Endorsements Boost Smallpox Immunity View
A letter from Dr. J N Harty in Indianapolis endorses Dr W H Thomas of Elkhart for quarantining eruptive diseases that resemble smallpox. He argues unvaccinated individuals face near certainty of smallpox and notes immunity among pest house attendants who are vaccinated. He suggests city funding of quarantine costs if vaccination is refused.
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Thomas
J. N. Hurty
Indianapolis
State Board’ of Health
Harty
W. H. Thomas
Elkhart
Sam
J. N. Harty
Dissension Over Elkhart County School Superintendent Ellis
Letters from Goshen and Middlebury newspapers rebuke George W. Ellis as Elkhart county schools superintendent. Critics claim his 14 year tenure includes serious scandals and question any chance of reelection. The 16 trustees face a June 1 vote and are urged to consider public opinion.
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George Wi. Ellis
Elkhart County
Rheabottom
Ellis
Middlebury
Wakarusa Tribune
Eldridge
Middlebury Independent
Hillis
Goshen
New Student Joins Local School Amid Curious Weekend
A fragmentary report notes a teacher at a local school brought in a new pupil during a Sunday event. Details are incomplete, but the incident centers on classroom activity and a changing student roster.
Prosecution of Casper Lipschitz Case Appeals Slaughter House Fine
Josephine Walgamood and C N Walgamood sue through Dodge & Dodge against Dora Keeley St Joe Valley Bank and First National Bank for 3500 in a divorce related suit. The case involves a procedural dispute as Lipschitz faces an appeal after a slaughter house fine.
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Josephine Walgamood
C. N. Walgamood
Dodge & Dodge
Dora
Keeley
St. Joe
Court ruling extends divorce fee rule to county
Judge Ferrall ruled today that the law compelling prosecutors to defend divorce cases where no defense appears and to accept a $5 fee applies to this county as well as to another county, involving a disputed $200 plane belonging to the plaintiff.
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Ferrall
Arion
No Grand Jury This Term. Indiana vs Shick Highlight
Prosecutor Hile states no grand jury this term as present conditions do not warrant it. The term’s key case is State of Indiana versus John Y. Shick for assault and battery with intent to commit manslaughter, appealed from Elkhart. a fight is anticipated. John B. Micks administrator of Elizabeth Micks estate granted permission to transfer railroad stock.
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Hile
State of Indiana
John Y. Shick
Elkhart
John B. Micks
Elizabeth Micks
Yost Divorce Granted for Cruel Treatment in Elkhart
Margaret M. Yost of Elkhart was granted a divorce from Charles W. Yost on the charge of cruel and inhuman treatment. She was awarded custody of their child with visitations to the defendant at proper times. Court costs were sustained by the plaintiff.
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Margaret M. Yost
Elkhart
Charles W. Yost
Fear of anti Jewish violence in St Petersburg
May 26. The Jewish colony in St Petersburg lives in a mild panic over fear of a Kishineff style massacre during the city’s founding celebration. Local Russians have shown a menacing attitude toward Hebrews and authorities fear a spark could incite mobs.
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St. Petersburg
Death of Dr. Selim Peabody in St. Louis boarding house
Dr. Selim Peabody former president of the University of Illinois died suddenly in a St. Louis boarding house this morning. Doctors diagnose apoplexy as the cause. Peabody had lived in the city since last summer and worked at the world’s fair as an assistant to Director of Exhibits Skiff.
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St. Louis
Selim Peabody
University of Illinois
Peabody
Dismissal in Chicago gambling raid case over warrant lapse
Charges against all but George Sullivan in Saturday raid on a brokerage office were dismissed after the judge ruled arrests went forward without a warrant.
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Chicago
George Sullivan
Pendleton butcher tied to plot against Roosevelt
Joseph Becker a Pendleton Oregon butcher and radical socialist is held on suspicion of plotting to assassinate President Roosevelt. Becker arrived in Walla Walla with a Winchester but was arrested after his partner alerted authorities. Roosevelt visited Wallace Idaho today and was greeted warmly, stopping at Senator Hieburn’s boarding house.
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Wallace
Idaho
Roosevelt
Senator Hieburn
Unclear May Chicago Note Hums Through Markets
A fragmented Chicago note from May 26 mentions anticipated orders and efforts threefold, with expectations of fulfillment amid market activity. The read text is garbled but implies a push to fill accounts or inventories.
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Chicago
Caterpillar Plague Ravages Apple Orchard Near Elwood
A William Seeley farm orchard one mile west of Elwood suffers heavy caterpillar infestation. Six spectators dead and ten slightly injured elsewhere frame a deadly scene as leaves fall. frost spared other nearby orchards while this crop is ruined despite numerous futile control efforts.
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William Seeley
Elwood
Planett Manufacturing plant troubles stir Laporte rumors
The Laporte Herald reports Planett Manufacturing facing hoodoo rumors amid strikes and a major fire. A week ago Wednesday and Thursday a Wheelock engine ran away causing the city’s largest fly wheel to break and ruin the engine. Loss estimated at 5000 to 6000 dollars. Accident blamed on belt slip with several narrow escapes.
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Planett Manufacturing Company
Laporte
Laporte Herald
Bloodhounds Mortally Wounded Chasing Thief
Victoria and Josephine two valued bloodhounds owned by M. W. Cowdrey of Lawrenceburg tracked a negro thief through the fair grounds and into a trestle where he leaped to escape a Big Four train. The dogs were killed and valued at $600.
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Victoria and
Josephine
M. W. Cowdrey
Lawrenceburg
Fair Grounds
Valparaiso Attracts Manufacturers After City Expansion
Valparaiso, long a college town, has attracted several manufacturing firms from Chicago. Last week the city allotted lots in the new addition planned by the Valparaiso Improvement Company, which secured ten factories for the area.
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Valparaiso
Chicago
Valparaiso Improvement Company
Indiana University trustees named by state board of education
Theodore F. Rose of Muncie, president of Union National Bank, selected as trustee to replace Charles L. Henry. Isaac Jenkinson of Richmond, longtime trustee, is reappointed after thirty years of service.
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Theodore F. Rose
Union National Bank
Muncie
State Board of Education
Indiana University
Charles L. Henry
Isaac Jenkinson
Richmond
Indiana Weather Recovers as Frost Damaged Fruit Buds Bloom
In Delaware County some fruit trees and grape vines killed by frost are blooming again, showing resilience as spring progresses despite the chilly setback. The broader Indiana area also appears to be shaking off lingering cold with improving conditions.
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Delaware County
Indiana
Fight Commences on Growing Divorce Evil
Milwaukee ministers join Catholics in a campaign to curb divorce. Father Cassidy cited rising national figures from 10,000 divorces yearly ten years ago to 19,000 today and urged Protestant churches to cooperate with Catholics in the effort. He noted high ratios of divorce to marriage in New York Philadelphia Boston and Chicago.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Ministers’ Association
Father Cassidy
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Salvation Army plans tour to quell feuds in three states
In Cleveland on May 26 preparations are under way to mobilize twenty Salvation Army members for a touring mission through West Virginia eastern Kentucky and parts of Pennsylvania. Col Holtz will lead the expedition focusing on regions plagued by murderous feuds.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Salvation Army Corps
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Holtz
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