Elkhart Democrats Hold Evening Rally After Rival Parades
Republicans and Democrats clashed in a noisy Main Street show as both parties paraded to Hoffman's hall and Truth hall. Congressman DeArmond spoke for an hour, delivering humor and strong oratory amid cheering crowds and chilly night air.
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Main Street
Democratic Marching Club
Jackson Street
Hoffman’s Hall
E. A. Dausman
E. H. Mummert
Truth Hall
Main
Marion Streets
Dunilaps
Goshen
Dunlaps
Elkhart
Marion
Washington Streets
High Street
Judge DeArmond
Probate Orders and Final Reports In Elkhart County
The Alkhart County Loan and Trust Co as administrator of Katharine Korrady deceased orders private sale of real estate. John I. Ogle guardian of Thomas Miller heirs files final report noting full age and settlement. guardian discharged. George W. Rich executor of Louise Abbott estate files final report. Hearing set for Nov 5. Aaron Work guardian of Guilford Alery minor files final report. Elkhart County Loan and Trust Co administrator of Francis Smith Jr files inventory $1 348 77. Henry F. Cosbey guardian of Francis E B Tom minor heirs files final report as to Wood Purl current as to others.
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Alkhart County Loan & Trust Co
Katharine Korrady
John I. Ogle
Thomas Miller
George W. Rich
Louise Abbott
Aaron Work
Guilford Alery
Elkhart County Loan & Trust Co
Francis Smith, Jr
Henry F. Cosbey
Francis EB. Tom
Wood Purl
Mrs. Mary Harter Dies at 31 of Typhoid Fever
Mrs. Mary Harter wife of S. BE Har ter died at noon today at 1006 South Third street from typhoid fever. She was 31 and survived by her husband and four children. A prayer service led by Rev Mosier will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, with the remains to Kendallville for the final ceremony.
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Mary Harter
S. BE. Harter
South Third Street
Harter
Hous Ly
Mosier
Kendallville
Pensions Granted to Several Individuals
J W Mitchell of Bristol receives pension increase to 14 dollars Eli Culler of Milford to 8 dollars John C Linn of Cromwell to 8 dollars Elizah Flinn of South Bend to 12 dollars.
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J.W. Mitchell
Bristol
Eli Culler
Milford
John C. Linn
Cromwell
Elizah. Flinn
South Bend
Elkhart County's Wealth Highlighted by Indianapolis Press
The Indianapolis Press outlines Elkhart County's wealth profile, noting key economic indicators, local industries, and notable households shaping the area's financial landscape. The article emphasizes manufacturing, agriculture, and growth in property values.
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Elkhart County
Indianapolis Press
Wealth growth in Elkhart County over six decades
Elkhart County wealth rose from 5.62 million in 1860 to 19.14 million by 1900, with 1870 at 10.59 million, 1880 at 12.39 million, and 1890 at 12.59 million.
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Elkhart County
Huggins Found Guilty in Bodily Harm Attempt
Charles Huggins, once of this city, was found guilty yesterday of an attempt to do bodily harm after a shooting during a dispute involving a peace maker. Sentencing was postponed pending arguments on a new trial.
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Huggins
Charles Huggins
Not Dead But Sleeping The Shipshewana Tribune
A local newspaper remarks it is not dead but merely inactive, describing the Shipshewana Tribune as sick unto death from exhaustion. It notes possible recovery and continued usefulness may occur, but rests on local action and support.
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Shipshewana Tribune
Shipshewana
Transfers of Real Estate From Elkhart and Locke
Real estate transfers list two 80 acre parcels from Elkhart and Locke with buyers and sellers. Peter Polson and wife sell to Frank Lepird for 5000 dollars. Jonas Werlin and wife sell to Josephus Neff for 4000 dollars. H H Austin sells a lot in Elkhart to A R Kesler for 300 dollars.
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Peter Polson
Frank Lepird
Elkhart
Jonas Werlin
Josephus Neff
Locke
H. H. Austin
A. R. Kesler
Bank cashier pleads not guilty in Grand Rapids case
Edward Woodcock former cashier of the Niles Citizens National Bank pleads not guilty to an indictment accusing him of making false bank entries and filing false reports with the comptroller of currency. A separate Ripley County lynching case faced potential dismissal in federal court with Judge Baker granting leave to file pleas in abatement. Further action will determine whether proceedings continue.
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United States
Grand Rapids
Edward Woodcock
Niles
Ripley County
Baker
Pet Brown Arrested for Obtaining Goods Under False Pretense
William Pet Brown was arrested by Officer Miller after writing a varnish order in his brother C J Brown's name and taking the goods from C E Crane's hardware. The brother denied consent and Brown was detained awaiting affidavit and grand jury action. case to Goshen.
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Miller
William
Pet) Brown
Brown
Compton Block
C. E .Crane
Crane
C. J. Brown
Young Brown
Frank
Goshen
Grand
Foley's Honey and Tar Heals Lung Sore Cough
Horseworth Bros. advertise Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for a racking cough promising relief in soreness and a warm healing feeling in the affected parts.
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Foley
Horseworth Bros
Terre Haute official paralyzed may not return to post office
George M. Allen chief clerk to the first assistant post master general lies in George Town hospital after two strokes in a week. Doctors hold little hope for recovery. Battle Creek barbers oppose Adventist Nelson N. Hayes who keeps Saturday Sabbath and rushes on Sunday when shops close. Non Adventist barbers question right to work on Sunday.
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George M. Allen
Terre Haute
Georgetown Hospital
Battle Creek
Nelson N. Hayes
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Early Risers Advertised
The notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for sale at Thomas' Drug Store and DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills. It mentions a hunting trip by a party along the Wabash road to Maine after November 1 with a special car to Moosehead lake. Millard Hemmingway of Lapeer admires Senator Burrows and attended his Flint speech.
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DeWitt’s
Easeworth Bros
Churubusco
Auburn
Butler
Maine
Moosehead Lake
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Millard Hemmingway
Lapeer
Senator Burrows
Flint
Arnold dancing school assembly in Hikhart draws six Misses
The Misses Ruth Newell Frankie Ellis Katherine Fink Ruby Carmien Mamie Ellis and Ethel Kaufman attended the Arnold dancing school assembly in Hikhart last evening.
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Goshen
Ruth Newell
Frankie Ellis
Katherine Fink
Ruby Carmien
Mamie Ellis
Ethel Kaufman
Arnold Dancing School
Hikhart
Aversis Found Guilty Man Slaughter. Hess Acquitted
A jury convicts Aversis of manslaughter while Hess is acquitted in the same trial. Court records indicate the verdict followed closing arguments and jury deliberation.
Ayres Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Goshen Trial
George Ayres charged with murder of Levi Spahr in Goshen on June 7 was found guilty of manslaughter in the Circuit court. Uncle James Hess was acquitted by the same jury. Verdict arrived after secret deliberations, with Hess smiling on reading. Ayres faces two to twenty-one years in the penitentiary and a new-trial motion may follow.
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George Ayres
Levi Spahr
Goshen
James Hess
Ayres
Hess
Wilson
Criminal Calendar Lets Pleas Fall In Early Sessions
Several cases heard in court this morning. Peter Westbrook pleaded not guilty to stealing razors and was arraigned with James B Dodge defending. Michael Kinney and William Riley also pleaded not guilty for stealing cutlery from a Lake Shore car. their trials not set. Emil Fobes, 15, pleaded guilty to taking a bicycle and received a suspended reform school sentence. He plans to work in South Bend to fund his trip to his father in Montana. Emil Opperman received a suspended sentence after confessing to stealing sheep pelts for clothing.
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Peter Westbrook
James
Dodge
Michael Kinney
William Riley
Lake Shore
Emil Fobes
Elkhart
Montana
South Bend
Emil Opperman
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana Towns
Edwin D. Foster and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to George Lounsberry for 200 dollars. Joseph Armey and wife transfer a Nappanee lot to Cora B. Miller and husband for 725 dollars. Christian Bender and wife transfer a Nappanee lot to Susan Lape for 500 dollars. Leyi Lozier and wife transfer a Nappanee lot to Willard B. Truex and wife for 50 dollars. Leander S. Hare and wife transfer a Nappanee lot to F. M. Corns for 70 dollars. Chloe S. Forney and husband transfer a Goshen lot to Peter Polson for 3,000 dollars. Henry D. Keller and wife transfer a Wakarusa lot to Walter Buzzard and wife for 425 dollars. Edson F. Larimer et al transfer a Millersburg lot to Adam Strine for 300 dollars.
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Edwin D. Foster
George Lounsberry
Elkhart
Joseph Armey
Cora B. Miller
Nappanee
Christian Bender
Susan Lape
Leyi Lozier
Willard B. Truex
Leander S. Hare
F. M. Corns
Chloe S. Forney
Peter
Mikado at Auditorium Promises Finest Local Entertainment
Nappanee News reports Elkhart conductor J F Boyer will lead an orchestra at the Auditorium for the Mikado comic opera. Prof Herbert recruits top local talent for what is billed as the finest entertainment yet produced in Nappanee.
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Nappanee
J. F. Boyer
Orchestra of
Elkhart
Herbert
Anthony Deahl Seen As Rising Candidate For State Senate
The Millersburg Grit defends Anthony Deahl amid opposition attacks praising his courage and following in Clinton township and nationwide. A large audience heard Deahl address the Auditorium Monday night as Democrats tout a successful meeting and speech for his state senate bid.
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Deahl
Anthony Deahl
Legisature
Clinton Township
Indiana
Millersburg
Speech by Mr. Deahl Draws Attentive Audience
The audience listened intently to a straight political address by Mr. Deahl, with no partisan antics or entertaining stories. The News notes the speech avoided sensationalism and stayed focused on arguments.
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Deahl
Nappanee News
Madge Wickham Marries German Baron In Jersey City
Elkhart residents familiar with the Madame Madge Kendall Wickham Watson saga note the marriage of Mrs Madge Kendall Wickham Watson to Baron Heinrich William Luthier Von Koppen of Wested Germany. The ceremony occurred Friday night in Justice Milton Hanna’s office on Newark Avenue Jersey City witnessed by Mrs E Wickham and John Mitchell with the bride’s mother present.
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Elkhart
Madge Kendall Wickham Watson
W. W Wickham
Goshen
Baron Henrich William Luthier von Koppen
Germany
New York
Heinrich
Justice Hanna
Small Fine In Bent Benton Blacksmith Case
Isaac Spahr reports being shot at by John Longacre a Benton blacksmith while bicycle riding south of Goshen after Ayres-Niess trial. Prosecutor Sims issued a warrant for Longacre. Longacre pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons in court and paid $11.40.
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Isaac Spahr
Ayres-Niess
McCumsey
Leonard McConaughy
Goshen
John Longacre
Benton
Sims
Longacre
Justice Young
Spahr
Fort Wayne
Great rally for C. D. Boys draws 48000 in South Bend area
In Northern Indiana a massive political gathering praised C. D. Boys and opposed imperialism. Organizers reported 48 000 attendees despite limited rail transport, with Roys delivering a Bryan era speech denouncing conquest. Other speakers included ex Gov Hogg and lawmakers Stoll Shively Turnock Crockett.
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St. Joe Valley
Indiana
C. D. Boys
Lincoln
Bryan
South Bend
Elkhart
Bell
Lake Shore Railroad
Mr. Boys
Philippines
Mr. Roys
Aguinaldo
United States
Ceasar
Hogg
B. F. Shively
John B. Stoll
Elmer Crockett
Joseph Turnock
Mr. Stoll
Boys
Stuck to a Good Thing Too Long
A passenger who drank too much in Elkhart fell from an interurban car at Dunlaps last night while returning from Elkhart. Three men failed to help him back onto the car and he was left on the tracks, disappearing by morning.
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Goshen
Elkhart
Dunlaps
Ekhart
Will Resume Farming In Nappanee As Curtis Buys Lots
G W Curtis bought two vacant lots from Josiah Kreider at the corner of Van Buren and Hartman streets. Kreider says that completes his Nappanee holdings and he plans to return to farming on his Hikhart area farm in the spring.
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Nappanee News
G. W. Curtis
Josiah Kreider
van Buren and
Hartman Streets
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as Piles Cure
Houseworth Bros. advertises De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a prompt healer for torturing skin eruptions burns and sores and warns against counterfeits claiming it is the best known cure for piles.
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de- Witt
Houseworth Bros
Reed Loses Leg In Philippines Action
First lieutenant William Reed of the 36th Infantry in the Philippines was shot in battle, resulting in the loss of his leg. He is guest of his grandmother Mrs Read in the city and is en route home to Washington DC.
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William Reed
36Th Infantry
Philippines
Read
Washington, D. C
Met a Way-Back Relative in Peru Chronicle
Marshal George W. Slunn met a cousin, George Larimer, on the Peru Union Depot platform this morning. Larimer, now in Elkhart County near Goshen, had not visited the county in 63 years. The meeting brought back memories of Bunker Hill relatives as Slunn, known by the silver star insignia, was recognized by Larimer.
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Peru
George W. Slunn
Union Depot
George Larimer
Elkhart County
Goshen
Bunker Hill
George
Michigan City Bishop House Gift by John H. Barker
John H. Barker of Michigan City made a handsome gift to the Episcopal diocese by funding a bishop's house valued at 20 000 to 25 000 dollars. Bedford stone construction will feature modern architecture and a site was broken for the residence to be built for the bishop and his family.
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John H. Barker
Michigan City
Episcopal Diocese
Indiana Woman Poison Attempt Near Nappanee
Iva Greenwalt attempted suicide by strychnine near Nappanee, was found unconscious in a Casper livery barn with Shelly Fager. Doctors treated her through the night. she revived by morning and will be taken to the home of Wm Zentz for care as family and community seek guidance toward reform and recovery.
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Iva Greenwalt
Nappanee
Dolly Madlem
Goshen
Elkhart
Neo
Wakarusé
Casper
Shelly Fager
Price
Wm. Zentz
St. Louis
Ill
Mississippi
Mrs Sophia Vandholtz Dies at 68 in White Pigeon Area
Mrs Sophia Vandholtz 68 died at her daughter Mrs Charles Schuler 205 Middlebury street this morning at 2 20 death due to a complication of diseases She is survived by her daughter Funeral services will be held Monday at the Schuler home at 10 00 in the morning conducted by Rev Claus and the remains will be taken to White Pigeon for interment at 11 20.
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Sophia Vandholtz
Charles Schuler
Middlebury Street
Claus
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Madge Wickham
Water Works Company
Beardsley Avenue
Crull
Elkhart Carriage and Harness Company
J. J. Burns
Chicago
Goshen Lake
Wawasee
Burns
Goshen, Wawasee & Southern Electric Ry. Co
Reed
Strychnine
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