Elkhart Power Co Incorporation Plans Revealed
Articles of incorporation filed in Indianapolis for The Elkhart Power Co with $500000 capital to furnish motive power. Key figures include Walter Brown W T Durbin and Vernon W Van Fleet. Plant planned on Elkhart avenue to start 1000 horsepower this fall expandable to 3200, with dam improvements and raceways seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Elkhart Power Co
Walter Brown
Vernon van Fleet
B. C. Brown
W. T. Durbin
Winfield T. Durbin
Vernon W. van Fleet
Elkhart Power Company
Vernon W. van Fieet
City of
Elkhart
Elkhart County
State of
Indiana
National Manufacturing Co
Messrs. Brown
van Fleet
Swater
Elkhart Power’ Co
Elkhar
Brown
Tiwin-Branch
Elkhart Capital
John Best Dead in Nappanee After Illness and Work Changes
John Best aged 32 died at his father's home in Nappanee from gangrene of the lungs after a life of moves and varied work. Born near Nappanee, he lived there and in Elkhart and Racine, Wisconsin, most recently returning to his family in this city. He leaves a wife, two young sons, six sisters, and three brothers, with D M Best as the eldest brother in this county. The funeral will be held at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Best
D. M. Best
Nappanee
Mr. Best
Kimbark Co
Columbian Heights
Elkhart
Best
South Bend
Racine
Wis
Charles Stott
Beardsley Avenue
Charley
Archie
M. Best
Esty
Divorce Suit Filed Over Estate Intermeddling
William H. Charnley as administrator of Jonathan Willard’s estate sues Stanford Willard a former head of the Wakarusa schools for intermeddling and misappropriating a $5,000 estate. He seeks $6,000 and an accounting as to claims allowed and diverted property with a prior related suit by Mrs Catherine Willard alleging misrepresentation.
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William H. Charnley
Jonathan Willard
Stanford Willard
Wakarusa
Catherine Willard
Van Fleet and Van Fleet Divorce Suit Filed
A divorce suit has been filed today by a plaintiff living north of Elkhart against Van Fleet and Van Fleet. The action seeks dissolution of marriage with the case filed under a number assigned by the court.
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van Fleet
Elkhart
Hotel Brunswick Fire Claims Two Lives in Rochester
Rochester New York September 25 a hotel blaze at dawn killed Mr and Mrs Harwood of Concord New Hampshire and left four guests unaccounted for. About forty to fifty guests were in the house when the fire broke out and several escaped by leaping from windows suffering injuries.
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Rochester
N. Y
Brunswick
Harwood
Concord
N. H
Parks Foresees Halt of Building Industry If Vindicated
Kansas City Sept 25 Sam Parks commented on a New York report that 20 million dollars in building operations would be indefinitely postponed due to his vindication by the Iron Workers convention. He warned If Sam Parks doesnt die soon the entire building industry of the country will stop.
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Kansas City
New York
Iron Workers Convention
Sam Parks
Parks
May Withdraw American Warships From Beirut
Constantinople Sept 25 Minister Leishman and Foreign Minister Tewfik Pasha will confer on withdrawing the American warships off Beirut. The Porte has expressed a wish the squadron leave, insisting that no settlement between the United States and Turkey can proceed until it does.
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Constantinople
Leishman
Tewfik Pasha
Beirut
Porte
United States
Turkey
Minnesota appeals to Supreme Court in Northern Securities case
The state of Minnesota has appealed Judge Lichten’s decision in the United States court anti merger case. Twenty nine points of error are assigned, all informal. The appeal goes directly to the United States Supreme Court.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Lichten
United States
Northern Securities
United States Supreme Court
Stock Market Opens with Pressure, Steel Dips
New York report says the stock market opened under pressure but remained well supported. Steel common shares fell 3 4 points as trading began.
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New York
Trial of Amalgamated Association President Begins
Pittsburg September 25 The formal trial of President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers for neglect of duty began today as proceedings opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Tillman murder trial resumes amid crowded courtroom
In Lexington South Carolina on September 29 the Tillman murder trial reconvened with a packed room. Physicians who treated Gonzales testified about the wound and medical care.
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Tillman
Lexington
S. C
Gonzales
London Markets Hit by Heavy Account Closings
London on September 29 reported heavy outflows and a closing of accounts causing a decline in consols to 86 7 8, the lowest since 1866, with talk of possible failures in the market.
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London
President Buchanan Takes the Chair in Kansas City
In Kansas City on September 26 delegates gathered and were surprised to find President Buchanan taking the chair. The event marks a notable moment as he assumes leadership at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Buchanan
Water flood erodes Elkhart race damaging Kuhlman plant roadway
A coffer dam failure sent a surge of water into the Elkhart river race washing out a 20 by 30 foot section of roadway over the race. The Burrell and Morgan grist mill and Kuhlman Electric Co lost power while repairs are debated between the Anderson Chilled Plow Co. and the city.
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Elkhart River
Anderson Chilled Plow Co
South Bend
Elkhart Iron Works
Burrell & Morgan
Kuhlman Electric Co
Kuhlman
Consolidated Paper & Bag Co
Iron Works
Jackson Street
Elkhart
Messrs
Funeral Planned for Faithful Church Member
Emphatic farewell notes a Christian life and unfaltering trust as funeral plans proceed. Rev S Heininger will conduct services Wednesday at 2:30 PM with viewing at the house before departure. the casket will remain closed at the Methodist Protestant church.
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S. Heininger
Methodist Protestant Church
Death of Mrs Catherine Rigby at Sanitarium
Mrs Catherine Rigby died this morning at 8 o clock after a period of dropsy. She was 61 years and 3 months old. She leaves her husband David and one son Ed. Remains sent to her sister Mrs Brown at 505 Marion street.
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Catherine Rigby
David
Brown
Marion Street
Elkhart Construction Moves to Crown Point for Paving Contract
Elkhart Construction Co will move the roller engine and other tools to Crown Point Indiana for a street paving contract. Four carloads of brick have already been shipped there.
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Elkhart Construction Co
Crown Point
Ind
Lamp Chimney Breaks Wound Sews at Lusher Brothers
Frank Lusher of Lusher Brothers was injured yesterday afternoon when a lamp chimney broke during cleaning. The wound on his left wrist required stitching by Dr. Thomas.
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Frank Lusher
Lusher Brothers
Dr. Thomas
Pioneer Forest Builder William Paul Dies at 79
William Paul, Isr., died last evening at 6 at his daughter Mrs F Reinhart's home on Middlebury Street. Born in Germany, he emigrated to the United States and lived in New York and Canada before settling in Elkhart in 1859. He built a home on Middlebury Street when the city was still a forest and lived there until his death.
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William Paul
Isr
F. Reinhart
Middlebury Street
Germany
New York
Canada
Elkhart
Middlebury
Priest Keyser Assigned to Hammond as Plaster Assistant
The Truth reports Father Keyser, longtime assistant to Father Boeckelmann, was assigned yesterday by Bishop Alerding to serve in Hammond Indiana as assistant to Reverend H. M. Plaster. He plans to leave Friday and begin duties at once.
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Father Keyser
Father Boeckelmann
Herman Joseph Alerding
D. D
Hammond
Ind
H. M. Plaster
Quiet Ottawa River unrest follows Soo rioting
In Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and Michigan the Candian Soo quieted after yesterday's rioting. Officials expect no further violence as Premier Posse pledges government protection for workers while back pay claims are watched. Fifteen hundred woodsmen stranded by Algoma Railway trek into town as streetcar workers threat strike if pay is delayed.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Candian Soo
Posse
Dominion
Algoma Railroad
Rockefeller presses toward control of steel stocks
In New York on September 29 reporters noted strong buying by Rockefeller aimed at obtaining complete control of steel shares. Bankers and brokers prepared for a dramatic market opening as declines from prior days suggested a possible panic and widespread demoralization.
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New York
Wall Street
Rockefeller
Stock Exchange
Turkish troops withdraw from frontier towns in Bulgaria demand
News from Kirk Kilisha district reports Turkish forces have pulled back from Seabernovo Karlovo and Ghalatecovo. The move aligns with Bulgaria's request that Turkey retire from the frontier to guarantee peaceful intentions.
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Burghas
Roumelia
Kirk Kilisha
Seabernovo
Karlovo
Ghalatecovo
Turkey
Bulgaria Draped in Black for Macedonia Feast Day
Sofia reports all Bulgarian towns draped in black for the national day of intercession for Macedonia. A British premier letter blaming England’s Balkans role to Austria and Russia deepens gloom, while jingo elements push for war with Turkey amid outrages and refugee famine.
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Sofia
Macedonia
England
Balkans
Austria
Russia
Bulgaria
Europe
Turkey
Death summons Mishawaka Woollen founder Martin Beiger
News from Elkhart reports the death in South Bend of Martin V. Beiger founder of M. W. Beiger & Co and promoter of woollen goods including Ba l Brand boots. Beiger born Feb 3 1847 in St Joe county was a Wabash graduate and held stock in St Joe Valley Traction Co and Hen Island dam project. He died after an appendicitis operation and had recently disposed of his estate. He married Susie Higgins in 1875 and his brother died three months earlier of appendicitis.
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Elkhart
South Bend
Martin V. Beiger
Mishawaka
New Drug Store Planned at 608 South Main Street
Lee Anderson leased his building at 608 South Main street to Mec Cre Bre as pect to install a new drug store. They will operate a wholesale and retail business and plan to open October 1 with Hikhart as a distributing point.
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Lee Anderson
South Main Street
Mec Crea Bre Aspect
McCreas
Hikhart
Lenore Burton Weds Roy L. Hogue in United Brethren Church
The city’s wedding of Miss Lenore Burton to Roy L. Hogue drew about 400 guests at the United Brethren church with elaborate decorations and a ring ceremony by Rev. Burton. A 60 guest reception followed at the bride’s home, and the couple planned a brief escape before leaving for Mississippi via Niles.
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Lenore
R. P. Burton
Roy L. Hogue
United Brethren Church
Arthur Mitchell
Evermore
Mr. Hogue
Arthur Hogue
Harry Kramer
Mabel
Blanch Burton
Burton
Niles
Mississippi
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Power of Elkhart Hydraulics
Gov
Hen Island Dam
Elkhart Paper Co. Combination Board Co
Elkhart Egg Case Co
John Best
Hotel
Brunswick Burns
The
Pioneer Forest
Martin Beiger
Elkhart Beals
St. Joe
NEW Drug Store
Lenore Burton
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