Resignation Shocks City Church as Rev Gwynne Leaves
At the Presbyterian church in Elkhart the pastor Rev F H Gwynne resigns after fifteen months to accept a call to another church. A congregational meeting is set to seek dissolution by presbytery while the city he leaves mourns a leader admired for sermons on “strength” and valued by ministers and laity alike. Three invitations from other churches await his decision.
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Presbyterian Church
F. H. Gwynne
Gwynne
Elkhart
Ind
T. H. Gwynne
Cane assault on Main Street injures man. suspect arrested
A.S. Warner, a Lake Shore fireman, was struck on the side by Roy Thornton with a cane causing unconsciousness. Thornton was taken to his home after a brief coma and Warner was arrested but released after injuries were found not serious. Thornton, initially dazed, was later reported innocent of the strike.
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Main Street
High Street
A.S. Warner
Lake Shore
Roy Thornton
Thornton
Elkhart
Carper
Warrner
Third Street
Dennert
Warner
City Treasurer Abel Sick After Parade Night
City Treasurer P P Abel fainted Saturday night on his Pratt street veranda after taking part in the parade. Flo carried him indoors as Dr Kaggerty and officers Brad en Dunbar and Pearce assisted until his condition improved this morning. The exertion likely triggered a slight stroke.
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Abel
P. P. Abel
Pratt Street
Flo
Kaggerty
Supt
Braden
Dunbar
Pearce
Two Farmers Fight on South Main Street
Two farmers clashed in a quarrel on South Main Street shortly after 11 PM Saturday. The larger man was knocked down and kicked in the face as he attempted to rise. Friends separated them. the big man suffered painful bruises but no serious injuries.
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South Main Street
Real Estate Transfers in Goshen and Nearby Areas
Milo Stark and wife sell to A R Hixon a Goshen lot for 200 dollars. Fanny Dembufsky sells to Jay Cutter a Goshen lot for 2000 dollars. D W Eshelman sells to D W Werntz a Wakarusa lot for 1357.50. Laura L and John E Grove sell to Sarah E Lutz a Wakarusa lot for 750. H J Defrees and wife sell to J S Chil cote a Nappanee lot for 1200. Lizzie C Chant sells to Anna C Fleming a Elkhart lot for 1300. Interurban Land Co sells to Walter W and Martha E Hatch Goshen lots for 600.
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Milo Stark
A. R. Hixon
Goshen
Fanny Dembufsky
Jay Cutter
D. W. Eshelman
D. W Werntz
Wakarusa
Laura L
John E. Grove
Sarah E. Lutz
H. J Defrees
J. S. Chilcote
Nappanee
Lizzie C. Chant
Anna C. Fleming
Elkhart
Interurban Land Co
Walter W
Martha E. Hatch
Diphtheria Fear Linked Woman’s Trip and Visiting Stranger
Officer Stamp reports Cora Logan of this city near South Bend with diphtheria. Her child reportedly died of the same disease and she may have contracted it while nursing. A local man who travels back and forth is suspected of potentially carrying germs back to the city.
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Stamp
Cora Logan
South Bend
Telegram from Chicago on Lewis Reynolds condition
Chicago telegram reports Lewis Reynolds slightly improved but doctors hold little hope for full recovery. He remains very weak and his condition changes little.
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Chicago
Lewis Reynolds
Foot Bruised After Dropping Box Shoe at Work
Machinist G. D. Moore suffered a badly bruised left instep when a driving box shoe fell on him at the locomotive shops around 10 30 Friday morning. He stayed on duty the morning but could not return in the afternoon.
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D. Moore
Mr. Moore
Disappearing Shoe Practicable Display At Window
A Saturday night illusion in Heinrich and Gelzen’s window drew a crowd as a box descended and covered the shoe. After a few seconds the box rose and the shoe had vanished, catching the attention of onlookers.
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Heinrich & Gelzen
Mittens Found In Box Near Ice House On Lake Shore
A gang of Lake Shore men found two pasteboard boxes filled with woolen mittens near the ice house in the west yards. Police investigated after suspects thought the mittens were stolen from a car. The Chicago car seal was broken but no items were missing after checks. Further inquiry continues to determine if theft involved the railway or a local store.
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Lake Shore
West Yards
Braden
Miller
Chicago
Lake Shore Employe Injured Loading Ties Saturday
W. E. Danilson, an employee of the Lake Shore, dislocated his collar bone while unloading ties from a car on Saturday. The company's surgeon attended him at his home on Mason Street.
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W. E. Danilson
Lake Shore
Mason Street
Assessor Brown Resigns Amid Election By James Brown
Union township assessor James Brown resigns to avoid trouble while pursuing a judgeship. He resigns from office as he expects to be elected and seeks to prevent conflict.
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Brown
Itureso cfnSia Herleg Chure
James Brown
Union Township
Jurstee
Pension Increase for Island Park Policeman Roy Edgerly
Roy Edgerly, a policeman in Island Park and a member of the 88th Indiana Infantry, has had his pension raised from $12 to $17.
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Roy Edgerly
Island Park
88Th Indiana Infantry
Owosso Miners Return to Work and Local Happenings
The Owosso strikes end with miners returning to work. Goshen visitors W Williams and George Berryman noted. Schoolcraft plans a $500 000 cement plant near the village next spring. Michigan warden: 78 arrests and 58 convictions on game laws. Halloween vandalism damages ships windows. LaPorte schools to close if diphtheria rises to five cases. Michigan railroads earn $29 124 369.42 in first nine months, up nearly 10 percent. Palmyra’s G H Nash harvests a second oat crop.
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Michigan
Elkhart Surpasses State Average in Decennial Count
Elkhart records show the city exceeding the state average in the latest decennial census, highlighting higher growth and population shifts compared with statewide trends.
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Elkhart
Elkhart Population Growth Since 1890 Reflects Wider Indiana Rise
The Elkhart area notes a 29 percent population gain over the decade with Indiana up 14.7 percent. Elkhart city totals rise from 11,360 to new figures on June 1. County and neighboring towns Goshen Mishawaka and LaPorte show varied changes as census results roll in.
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Elkhart
Indiana
Elkhart County
Goshen
LaPorte
Mishawaka
Chet Samples Experience in a Goshen Rally Fight
A Goshen resident Chet Sample traveled to Elkhart for a political rally with Mack, Teddy, and Mary Lease era dreams. After praising Prosperity, he was struck near Thomas drugstore by an unknown assailant, fracturing his left eye and ending the confrontation. The culprit fled into the night.
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Chet Sample
Goshen
Elkhart
Mack
Teddy
Canton
Mary Yellen Lease
Chet
Thomas’ Drug Store
Goshenite
Avenger
State Convention of Indiana Christian Endeavor Societies
The Indiana Christian Endeavor Societies hold their state convention in Lafayette from November 29 to December 2. Railroads offer a one and one third fare round trip. The program is described as one of the most interesting ever and societies are urged to send many members. A very low rate will apply while the convention is in session.
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Indiana Christian Endeavor Societies
Lafayette
Divorce action shocks La Porte society in Hagenbuck case
Mrs Minnie Hagenbuck of Logansport files suit for divorce from Harry H Hagenbuck. Daughter of late John Hill the ice dealer she left La Porte society after elopement. Husband to contest, citing fortune in her name. Non support claimed.
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la Porte
Minnie Hagenbuck
Harry H. Hagenbuck
Logansport
Hagenbuck
John Hill
LaPorte
Property Transfers Recorded in Elkhart and Nappanee Listings
Amanda Long transfers a lot in Elkhart to Mary J Hyes for 1550 dollars. J B Smith ex r to Jesse Ringenberg transfers a lot in Nappanee for 1675 dollars. J B Smith ex r to Frank Reed transfers a lot in Nappanee for 75 dollars. Wm HE Martin and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Manning HB Rogers for 500 dollars. M P Stump and wife transfer land in Union to Oliver Smith for 140 dollars.
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Amanda Long
Mary J. Hyes
Elkhart
J. B. Smith
Jesse Ringenberg
Nappanee
Frank Reed
Wm. HE. Martin
Manning HB. Rogers
M. P. Stump
Oliver Smith
Union
A Peculiar Thief Strikes in Kokomo Glittering Eyes
A thief has been snatching spectacles from wearers in Kokomo over the past week. He works quickly and adeptly, surprising victims as he removes their glasses. The rash of thefts has unsettled residents and prompted vigilance.
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Kokomo
Accident More Serious For Goshen Official
Hon. Lou W. Vail of Goshen, who bruised his ankle by a stray sky rocket on Hanna day at the county seat, now requires crutches due to a badly inflamed leg and greater walking difficulty.
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Lou W. Vail
Goshen
Hanna
Real estate transfers in Goshen and Elkhart areas
John H. Yoder transfers to John H. Doering a lot in VW Wakarusa for 1200 dollars. H R Whitmer and wife sell to C W Himebanuzh a Goshen lot for 3500 dollars. August Peters and wife sell to Cora Ritter a Goshen lot for 150 dollars. Wim Alwine to H A Stauffer a Goshen lot for 450 dollars. John Clark and wife to Stella H Naramore a Elkhart lot for 15 dollars. A F Wilden and wife to D J Miller and wife a Goshen lot for 25 dollars. Zenda E Sutliff to C M Immell a Goshen lot for 600 dollars.
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John H. Yoder
John H. Doering
Wakarusa
H.R. Whitmer
C. W. Himebanuzh
Goshen
August Peters
Cora Ritter
Wim. Alwine
H. A. Stauffer
John Clark
Stella H. Naramore
Elkhart
A. F. Wilden
D. J. Miller
Zenda E. Sutliff
C. M. Immell
Local Goshen Residents Named in List
Henry F Beck 29 and Ruth E Siders 29 both of Goshen. Jay Stuckman 22 of Gravelton and Drusilla Wysong 21 of Nappa nee. Oliver A Repogle 21 and Laura Reafsnyder 26 both of Goshen.
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Henry F. Beck
Ruth E. Siders
Goshen
Jay Stuckman
Gravelton
Drusilla Wysong
Nappanee
Oliver A. Repogle
Laura Reafsnyder
Boy 15 Breaks Leg In Rural Accident Near Goshen
Grover Philips aged 15 son of Mrs. Peter Philips fell while at a neighbor’s home 12 miles east of Goshen breaking his left leg above the knee. He was with several boys and injured at Jacob Bush’s residence.
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Grover Philips
Peter Philips
Goshen
Jacob Bush
City Treasurer P P Abel Votes After Stroke Illness
City Treasurer P P Abel, who suffered a slight stroke Saturday night, showed marked improvement and visited the polls this morning to cast his vote.
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P. P. Abel
Liquor Licenses Granted to Local Residents
Liquor licenses were issued yesterday to Charles Dayhoff Charles Herbert Melvin R Ludwig and Scott Thomas of this city and Noble Kellar of Bristol.
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Charles Dayhoff
Charles Herbert
Melvin R. Ludwig
Scott Thomas
Noble Kellar
Bristol
Wickwire Bets Big Cash in Goshen Stop
Frank Wickwire visited Goshen and placed a $1,250 bet on Bryan at a county seat cigar shop with four to five odds. When odds shifted he reclaimed his funds and returned to Elkhart, leaving a memorable impression on the Shiretown crowd.
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Frank Wickwire
Goshen
Shiretown
Wickwire
Bryan
Elkhart
Midway
Man Finds Costly Lesson In Not Buying The Paper
A frugal man sends his son to borrow a neighbor's copy. In the scramble a bee stand is crushed, a barbed wire fence is broken, a cow destroys corn, cream spills into kittens, false teeth break, milk ruins a carpet, and a domestic upheaval ends with the hired man eloping while barnyard mischief devastates clothing and hens.
Two Acquittal, Fine On Goshen Assault Case
Carl Shisk was acquitted of assault and battery before Justice Young in Goshen and rearrested for profanity. He was convicted on that charge and paid ten dollars and fifty cents in fines and costs. The complainant Lelia Hisey was also arrested for the same charge and paid ten dollars and fifty cents.
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Carl Shisk
Justice Young
Goshen
Lelia Hisey
Consolidation to Create News Mirror in St. Joseph
Bourbon will issue a single paper after parties from St. Joseph Michigan buy both plants and merge under the News-Mirror name. Bay City operates a cat farm breeding and selling finest felines.
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Bourbon
St. Joseph
Mich
News-Mirror
Mirror
Bay City
Will Reach 300 New Systems Gathered
Reporters note Excitement in Elkhart Life as election returns show McKinley re elected with Republican plurality in key states. Early East results favor Bryan but still indicate McKinley victory with New York, New Jersey and Connecticut favoring Republicans. Massachusetts Democrats gain Boston slight, Maine Vermont New Hampshire show losses. Oswego report cites McKinley tally.
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Elkhart
Bryan
McKinley
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Boston
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
East
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Georgia
Florida
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
N. Hampshire
N. Carolina
Ohio
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
House OF Representatives
McKinley and Bryan Vote Totals Across Districts
Vote tallies show McKinley leading Elmira and Rochester with large margins and Bryan gaining in some districts. In Greater New York area 762 districts report totals of 72,598 for McKinley and 61,841 for Bryan, with 1896 figures cited for comparison.
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Bryan
McKinley
Elmira
Rochester
Owell
Greater
New York
McKinley and Roosevelt Win Pennsylvania by Large Plurality
Pennsylvania results show McKinley and Roosevelt with a 240000 plurality, Hardenbergh elected auditor general by about 225000. Legislature outcome unclear with Quayites and fusionists claiming a majority. Congressmen listed include Republicans and Democrats with some races extremely close.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
McKinley
Roosevelt
Hardenbergh
Quayites
Quay
Senate
Bingham
Adams
Burke
Young
Morrell
Butler
Wagner
Brosius
Connell
Palmer
Olmsted
Wright
Mahon
Lewis
Evans
Jack
Dalzeil
Graham
Acheson
Showalter
Bates
Sibley
Grow
Foerderer
Mutchler
Green
Ryan
Polk
Hall
Republican Lead in Portland Vote Shrinks Since 1896
Portland Maine reports a Republican majority of 28,006 with many Republicans abstaining this year. Returns are incomplete and later developments could alter the apparent plurality.
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Portland
McKinley Leads Massachusetts With Large Plurality
In incomplete returns from Boston on November 7, McKinley carries the state by about 50 000 votes, a drop from his 18968 plurality in the prior election. Bryan carried Boston and the larger cities in the state, while the Legislature remains Republican by a much narrower margin. Republican statewide officers are elected, running ahead of presidential electors.
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Boston
Mass
McKinley
Bryan
McKinley Wins New Jersey by Large Plurality
New Jersey reports an overwhelming McKinley victory with State Chairman Murphy placing his plurality at about 65,000. An impartial tally shows a Republican lead around 55,000 with Warren and Sussex counties missing. Republicans likely elected six of eight Congressmen.
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New Orsey
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
McKinley
Murphy
McKinsey
Warren and
Sus
Democrats claim state ticket victory still in doubt
Hartford Nov 7 Democrats still claim they won the state ticket though results remain uncertain and may need official counts. On the Presidential ticket Republicans lead by 25 000 on current returns. this likely will grow with later results. Legislature and all Congressional districts are Republican.
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Hartford
Conn
Vermont Ballot and Legislature Results Highlight Vermont
Vermont reports a strong Republican majority in state affairs with about 32,000 votes and a near balance in state and national tickets. The next Legislature is expected to continue Republican control on joint ballot. Prohibition support weakened. Also noted is a forged $800 note involving Tippecanoe County treasurer William E. Baugh and an indorser H. Taylor, with the note traced to a woman holder unaware of its fraud. J D Mather remitted 2,216.29 to the county treasury from Middlebury.
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Montpelier
Vermont
William E. Baugh
Tippecanoe County
Baugh
H. Taylor
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Owosso
W. Williams
George Berryman
Schoolcraft
Stic
Hallowe
LaPorte Board of Education and Health
G. H. Nash
Palmyra
Lenawee County
Goshenites
Tollows
Oswego
Theodore Roosevelt
J.D. Mather
Middlebury Corporation
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