Two Toledo youths ride rail line to Chicago coast
A. E. Jennings, 20, and H. G. Theobald, 22, both of Toledo, boarded the westbound fast mail at Toledo intending to steal a ride to Chicago and beyond. Jennings suffered a broken arm and severe bruises after getting caught between the vestibule and the first car. They abandoned their planned trip near Elkhart and returned to Toledo after seeking medical aid.
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Shannon Street
Toledo
Ohio
Jennings
H. G. Theobald
Miami Flats
Chicago
Santa Fe
California
Fake inspector accepts bribes underscores fraud at bakery
A counterfeit food inspector worked in the region and visited a Hammond bakery. He deemed it unsatisfactory and demanded a $15 bribe to avoid reporting it. The baker paid, later notified by the food commissioner that the inspector was a fraud.
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Hammond
Accident In Hand Injury During Gun Cleaning
Jessa Lippencot of Harrison Street was repairing a revolver on Sunday when the hammer release caused an accidental discharge. A bullet struck the palm of his left hand. the injury is painful but not serious.
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Jessa Lippencot
Harrison Street
Saloon license contests move through Goshen court system
Four of five applications by Elkhart saloon men faced contest in Goshen commissioners court Monday. The Titus grant for the Standard Hotel faces further appeal in Superior court, while Charles Hilbert’s unopposed bid passed. Isaac V Sailor’s license at 518 South Main faced remonstrances and was opposed, with anti saloon lawyers delivering rapid witness questioning. The case in South Bend Superior Court tomorrow before Judge Van Fleet concerns Charles A Smith appealed by remonstrators from commissioners court.
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Elkhart
Commissioners Court
Goshen
Titus
Standard Hotel
Superior Court
Charles Hilbert
Julius Schumm
Hmory
Isaac V. Sailor
South Main Street
Sailor
E. A. Dausman
South Bend
van Fleet
Charles A. Smith
Commissioners’ Court
Hile & Baker
C. C. Raymer
B. B
Smith
Runaway Boys Reunited After Michigan Trail
John Watkins 18 and Leonard Beard 15 fled from Alien Michigan on Monday. They rode a train to White Pigeon and walked to Vistula then Elkhart before being found by Officer Halsted on Main Street. Watkins took his son home. Beard faces continued care after family rejection.
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John Watkins
Leonard Beard
Alien
Michigan
Halsted
Main Street
Lake Shore
Watkins
J. W., Watkins
Branch -County
Allen
White Pigeon
Vistula
Elkhart
Mr. Watkins
Beard
Lving
Streeter Granted Stay After Fine For Obstructing Law
Captain George W. Streeter received a stay of execution on his $300 fine for obstructing the process of law. He was convicted by a jury in superior court last week and his bond was signed by Samuel Leeper.
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George W
Streeter
Samuel Leeper
Elkhart's Falkhart House Demolished After Sixty Seven Years
The famous Falkhart House at the corner of Jackson and Second streets in Elkhart is being dismantled by a wrecking firm. Built around 1845 with additions in 1857, it long served as a principal travelers stop and hotel for show crowds and notable guests. Woodwork and plaster are removed as the lot is leveled, preserving only a brass marker and relics of its storied past.
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BH Hart
Elkhart
Jackson
Elkiart
Corsi *Tine
New Carlislé
John Davenport
Elkhart House
Young
Falkhart House No
Judge Orders Guardians and Division in Barn ey Divorce Case
Judge Dodge in Goshen urged end to quarrel in the Mary A Barney versus George Barney case. He ordered guardians appointed if needed and directed a fair division of the household goods. Mrs Barney had been granted $60 monthly alimony plus incidental costs totaling about $75. The dispute over a horse and goods dominated court time. Printing trade in Canada employs nearly 10,000 with an annual wage bill of 5,540,885 dollars.
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Dodge
Goshen
Mary A.barney
Geor
Barney
Birchart
Canada
Anm
Fatal injuries blamed on interurban crash in Goshen
Paul King nine years old was struck by a limited interurban car in Goshen last evening. He was thrown several feet and taken to Ash Hospital with a fractured skull. Police expect enforcement of speed laws to prompt schedule changes, possibly slowing trips or adding cars.
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Paul King
Goshen
Revival ends with 2300 converts in Galesburg meeting
Rev Billy Sunday wrapped five weeks of revival at Galesburg Illinois with 2300 converts as a free will offering of 6300 was collected. Elsewhere Officer Miller killed a dog on Lexington avenue. Kolb reported the theft of a lady's wheel from Meironite Book Store. A call from Melvin Huston sent police to Fifth street where youths stirred a disturbance. no arrests.
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Billy
Galesburg
A. B. Kolb
Meénhonite
Kolb
Melvin Huston
Fifth Street
Women Missionary Society meets at First Evangelical Church
The Women s Missionary society of the First Evangelical church met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Frank Rinehart of Middlebury street. An interesting program was presented with several musical numbers and a social hour followed.
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Women’ S Missionary Society
First
Evangelical
Frank Rinehart
Middlebury
Iowa Woman Cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills
An Iowa woman describes a years long rheumatism in back pain remedy with Dr Williams Pink Pills. After six weeks bedridden, she found relief and eventual cure using the pills, sold at soc per box or six for $2 50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Williams
Zil
Iowa
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
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Hobo
Aeven Rta
Branch County
BBC
Mantling
Koch
Dr. Koch
Evans
B. F. Bentz
Ind
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Ulery
Aynd
Ed Miller
Ekhart
Fen
Dearborn
St., Cor
Edward Rock Ayner Randolph
Mfels Pete
Srl Ee Lee
Nat Ae
Shen
Wool _ Batistes
Cee Hill
A “i
Elank
Wickwire
Judge Dodge
Orn
Oster
Saskatchewan
Alberta
United States
Dominion
Manitoba
Northwest
W. H. Rogers
Terminal’ Traction Bldg
Indianapolis
Louis M. Simpson
Risin St
Elkhart, Ind
H. Borneman
T. T. Snell
J. W. Fieldhouse
W. S. Hazelton
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