Death of Asa Blass Chronicled After Prolonged Illness
Asa Michael Blass died at 2 25 this morning after weeks of sickness from Brights disease following a leg injury in a June 7 railroad accident at South Bend. He was 32, survived by wife Maud, mother Ruth, and brother William V. Blass. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM under Marquette club and Modern Samaritans.
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Asa Blass
Bright
Lake Shore
South Bend
Blass
Epworth
Louise Scott
Asa Michael Blass
John Blass
Bronson
Mich
Mr. Blass
W. J. Quann & Co
Chicago
Bucklen Opera House
Elkhart Congress
Modern Samaritans of
Marquette Club
Real Estate Transfers Drive Multiple Goshen Lot Deals
Real estate transfers filed in Goshen and nearby areas show numerous lot trades and modest sums. Elias Lutes transfers to Charity D. Kline in a Wakarusa lot for 50 dollars, and Dorcas I Lammyou to O P Howard in Goshen for 200 dollars, among others.
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Brooks & Bartholomew
S. I. Harris
Peddycard
Elias Lutes
Charity D. Kline
Wakarusa
Dorcas I. Lammyou
O. P. Howard
Goshen
Matilda Schrock
Christiana Wright
Middlebury
W. W. Sterling
B. N. Dale
Elkhart
Man Walks 20 Miles On Bet From Nappanee To Elkhart
Richard Sanders aged 75 walked from Nappanee to Elkhart a distance of 20 miles in 4 hours and 20 minutes on a wager that he could not make it in less than five hours. After a night’s rest he set out for Bristol.
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Nappanee
Richard Sanders
Elkhart
Bris
B&O Cars Wrecked In Daylight Collision
Four Baltimore and Ohio flight cars were wrecked in a collision near Nappanee yesterday. Police and railroad officials investigated the incident and noted damage to several freight cars.
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Baltimore.& Ohio Flight
Rennet
Train Wreck Delays Passenger Service After Fire
A report notes a passenger train delay at 11 30 am due to a wrecked car fire. The incident involved burned cars and halted service as investigators began assessing the scene.
Brusie Will Admitted to Probate in South Bend
The last will of Orville H. Brusie who died in South Bend directs the executor to deliver to holders of contracts of sale three 44 foot tracts in Cottrell's Addition to Lowell upon compliance. Remains buried in the Odd Fellows lot. The residue goes to South Bend Lodge No. 29 IOOF to beautify their lot and a modest monument is planned. John Gateener named executor.
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Orville H. Brusie
South Bend
Cottrell
Lowell
Odd Fellows
South Bend Lodge No. 29
John Gateener
Fry Bullet Removal Signals Recovery at Holy Family
Thomas J. Fry of LaPorte had a leaden bullet removed from the head yesterday at Holy Family hospital. Doctors Martin and Smith retrieved the bullet lodged behind the right ear and expect Fry to leave the hospital in a few days. Frank E. Osborn, attorney for Mrs. Fry, has not acted to pursue her liberty amid the ongoing legal constraints.
Marriage Licenses Granted to Six Couples in Indiana Counties
Charles A. Cropp age 30 and Mertie E. Clark age 22 of Waterford. Arthur W. Posey and Nellie M Wirley of Elkhart. Roy Hostetter age 27 of Middlebury and Nettie Anderson age 19 of Elkhart. John C. Stout age 27 of Kosciusko county and Dora A. Weybright age 26 of Elkhart county have been licensed to marry.
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Charles A. Cropp
Mertie E. Clark
Waterford
Arthur W. Posey
Nellie M. ‘Wirley
Elkhart
Roy Hostetter
Middlebury
Nettie Anderson
John C. Stout
Kosciusko County
Dora A. Weybright
Property Transfers Among Elkhart and Goshen Figures
Ella Clarket transfers a Henry N. Fish lot in Elkhart for $1. Elijah Cripe acquires a West Parkside lot from David Knisely for $250. David Knisely buys back a Goshen lot from Elijah Cripe for $250. Interurban Land Co transfers a West Parkside lot to Elijah Cripe for $250.
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Ella Clarket
Henry N. Fish
Elkhart
Elijah Cripe
David Knisely
West Parkside
Goshen
Interurban Land Co
Elkhart County Schools Set September 14 Commencement
County Superintendent Ellis announces that the common schools of Elkhart county will hold commencement exercises on Saturday September 14. The date has been postponed several times due to the smallpox epidemic in the county.
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Ellis
Elkhart County
Corn Develops Rapidly After Drought Breaks
A farmer north of Elkhart reports rapid corn development after the drought breaks and predicts a bountiful yield far above earlier expectations in his area.
Ridiculed Youth Finds Balance in Rocky Mountain Tea
Ad for Madison Medicine Co. Rocky Mountain Tea urges readers to try the tonic as a cure for life’s joys and sorrows, touting youthful vigor and urging questioners to ask their druggist for the product.
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Kindley
Madison Medicine Co
Barred from the Mails Amends Post Regulations
The postmaster general has issued an order amending postal laws to bar intoxicating liquors poisons explosives inflammable articles live or dead animals insects reptiles guano and any odorous articles from the mails. Exceptions allow non ar dent altar or communion wine and similar liquids not liable to explosion or ignition to be transmitted.
Mystic Cure Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
Mystic Cure claims to cure rheumatism and arthritis in one to several days with immediate disappearance of diseases after the first dose. Sold by O H Leonard and Houseworth Bros in the opera house block druggists for 75 cents to $1.00.
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O. H. Leonard
Houseworth Bros
Opera House
Orem Arrested in Indianapolis Case Involving Ex Trustee
Kokomo report says W. J. Orem of Orem and Chapman retail grocers was arrested in Indianapolis on a charge of obtaining money from George L. Gwinn the ex township trustee who recently bought a grocery.
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Kokomo
W. J. Orem
Orem, & Chapman
Indianapolis
George L. Gwinn
Falkenberg Dies of Wounds After Shooting Incident
English newspaper note reports Otto Falkenberg shot by Andrew Lamon on the 26th inst and died from his wounds. Details remain sparse with limited readable names and dates from the fragment.
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Otto
Falkenberg
Andrew
Lamon
Death of Frederick Lutman highlights sudden heart failure
Frederick Lutman aged 60 died at 318 Middlebury street from heart disease after waking in the night and failing to revive. Born 1840 in Pennsylvania, he worked hauling mail in Logansport and Lak. He leaves wife Keziah and four sons Curtis David William George, plus a brother Daniel and sister Elena. Funeral plans set to Logansport.
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Frederick B. Lutman
Middlebury Street
Lutman
Drake
Frederick Lutman
Pennsylvania
Logansport
Ind
Hikhart
Dinehart Place
Keziah Lutman
Curtis O. Lutman
Columbus
Ohio
David M. Lutman
William M. Lutman
Gosh
Girls Outnumber Boys in Indiana Cities
An exchange asks why in Indiana census data show 29 cities with over 2000 school age children, 25 cities have more girls than boys while in 92 counties boys outnumber girls except in 15 counties, eight containing large cities. The piece questions whether country conditions favor boy births.
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Indiana
Gambling Stop Hits Long Beach Turf in Lake County
Governor office action against the Long Beach turf gambling near Chicago led to its closure as Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railroad cut service, leaving no access to the establishment. A telegram from the railroad’s assistant general counsel confirmed the withdrawal of train service.
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Long Beach
Lake County
Chicago
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
Lake Shore
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Section Men For Firemen
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway adopts a new promotion line. Locomotive firemen will be chosen from section men, with track work experience offering a path to advancement. The plan aims to attract young men to engage in track labor.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Seng
Masked robbers rob South Bend couple in home invasion
Georgie Gundermar and his wife in Clay township were bound and gagged by masked robbers who discovered $50 and left without a trace. The woman endured indignities and the husband gave only a poor suspect description as police investigate the case.
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South Bend
Georgie Gundermar
Clay Township
Local reception honors Lakview Hotel couple
A reception was tendered to the bridal couple at the Lakview Hotel by residents of the city and Benton Harbor. The event was hosted in the armory and attended by local Black community members.
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Lak View
That City
Benton Harbor
Wakarusa Harvest Jubilee Draws Thousands in Celebration
From Friday's Daily the Wakarusa Harvest Jubilee drew several thousand attendees. The event featured a morning parade, races, a Goshen High School ball game against a Nappanee team, and a balloon ascension, showcasing the town’s progressive spirit.
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Wakarusa
Goshen Firm Fails In Bankruptcy Filing
J A Kinzel and R Wallace Angell owners of a Goshen North Main street bakery restaurant and confectionary shop filed for bankruptcy. Each company assets are about 500 dollars while liabilities range from 1200 to 1400 dollars.
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J. A. Kinzel
R. Wallace Angell
Goshen North Main Street
Dodge & Dodge of
Elkhart
Must Pay Teachers Per Diem Fight At Township Level
In a Waterloo Press stance, the state superintendent argues townships must pay teachers attending county institutes, doubting equity and urging no pay unless a teaching contract exists. The piece questions broad-state funding for institutes and urges alignment with normal school tuition norms.
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Jones
Waterloo Press
Resorts Empty as Season Ends with Return Travelers
Summer resorts are rapidly depopulated as trains bring back lake and resort towns visitors. Elkhart reports gamblers returning from St. Jose Mich and locals arriving from Winona and Lake Wawasee signaling the start of a busier fall in business, social, and educational life.
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Elkhart
St. Joe
Mich
Posey Wirley Wedding In Elkhart At U B Parsonage
Arthur W. Posey and Nelie M Wirley wed at the U B parsonage 1105 Middlebury Street at 8 o clock Thursday evening in a small ceremony by Rev R J Parrett. Both residents of Elkhart will live in the city with Posey employed by the Lake Shore railway. The bride is described as a charming young lady of many graces and a happy future is predicted for the couple.
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Arthur W. Posey
Nellie M. Wirley
U. B
Middlebury Street
R. J. Parrett
Elkhart
Lake Shore Railway Company
LeFevre and Freed Unite in Nuptials at Home
LeFevre and Bertha Freed of Wakarusa married in a home ceremony on South Sixth Street officiated by Rev. E L Heestand. LeFevre works for the Laké Shor Tailway company and the couple will reside in the city.
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LeFevre
Charles
Bertha
Wakarusa
E.L. Heestand
Mi “LeFevre
Divorce Suit Alleges Desertion and Non Support
Sophia Brewer sues Frank Brewer for divorce alleging desertion and failure to provide support since their separation on December 24 1893 after his 1893 Michigan assault with intent to commit rape conviction. They wed May 4 1893 and have no children.
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Sophia Brewer
Frank Brewer
Michigan
Jackson
Deaths in Goshen Ada Firestone obituary notice
Mrs Ada Firestone of Goshen died last evening at home after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband and several children. Funeral services will be held at the local church with burial in the adjacent cemetery.
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Ada. Firestone
Horse stolen near Dunlaps reported to police
A four year old horse was stolen from Edward C. Myers farm one mile north of Dunlaps. It was found near Heasley brick yard with torn harness and broken bit. The wagon was found three miles farther west on Mishawaka road badly damaged. Police may uncover more in an area near Osolo.
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Edward C. Myers
Dunlaps
Heasley
Mishawaka
Osolo
Striking River Pike And Ling Caught At St Joe
In the St Joe river above Someleyton two large fish surprised anglers. CG S Rhodes and Albert Russel hauled a wall eyed pike over two feet long and eight pounds after a half hour struggle. Ed win W Cantrell landed a gray ling weighing about two and a half pounds after ten minutes.
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Benton Harbor
St. Joe
Old River
CG. S. Rhodes
Telegraph Department
Big Four
Albert Russel
St. Joe River
Edwin W
William Cantrell
Runaway buggy causes wreck in Mason Township area
Mrs. Thomas Lybarker and her daughter Mrs. Rachel Bement, both residents of Mason Township, were injured when a spirited mare bolted on Lexington Avenue. The buggy struck the curb near Main Street in front of Louis Ginsburg’s saloon, throwing them to the sidewalk. Mrs. Bement unconscious with a fractured hip. Mrs. Lybarker suffered a broken arm and bruises. The horse died after its hind leg broke, and both women received medical attention from Dr. Niman and Dr. Bowman.
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Lexington Avenue
Main Street
Thomas Lybarker
Rachel Bement
Mason Township
Casscouny
Michigan
Country Club Board Elects Officers in St Joseph Valley
A meeting of the Country Club board of governors in St Joseph Valley elected H L Young of Elkhart as vice president and honored Col George M with other officers. The gathering occurred Thursday evening with formalities typical of the organization's governance.
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Atvan
Board of Governors
St. Joseph Valley
Elkhart
George M
Grounds Piped for Fresh Green Grass and Dancing Platform
Plans include piping to keep grass lush regardless of rain and a 50 foot square permanent dancing platform east of the building lit by electric clusters. The platform debuts next Monday as a Labor Day wind up, while daytime golf finals feature the top three scorers in 10 holes. The tournament has produced surprisingly good players and strong interest for Monday's games.
Real estate transfers filed with Recorder Peddycard
Transactions show mortgages and liens along with transfers of parcels in Olive Elkhart Goshen Concord. Names include Ebersole Newcomer Gilman Dunbar Stutsman Clark Hospital Bughman Mitchell and heirs with amounts from 175 to 1500 dollars for lots and tracts in Elkhart Goshen Olive Concord and surrounding areas.
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John F. Ebersole
David Clayland
Olive
Christiana Newcomer
Shafer and Schult
Elkhart
Anna,Gilman
Josephine Brannon
W. H. Dunbar
Joseph Heck
Benjamin Stutsman
Deborah Bentley
Clark Homoopathic Hospital
Ella M. Earl
Co. R. Bughman
Eliza J
Goshen
Daniel Mitchell
Amasa Mitchell
Concord
Huntsinger Family Reunion Held in Elkhart
The Huntsinger family reunion in Elkhart Thursday drew about 55 attendees. A repast at Island Park followed social pastimes. Letters from D. R. Huntsinger of Salem Ore and Mrs. Susan Meriam of Kearney Neb were read. Mrs. Simon Berthh was elected president and Mrs. D. H. Wilbur secretary. Next gathering slated for the last Thursday in August 1902 in Elkhart.
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Huntsinger
Elkhart
Island Park
D. R. Huntsinger
Salem
Ore
Susan Meriam
Kearney
Neb
Simon Berthh
D. H. Wilbur
South Bend
Imitation Rocky Mountain Tea Prompts Caution
A reader is advised that an imitation Rocky Mountain Tea is not safe to use and can cause illness. The note urges consulting a druggist for legitimate remedies and warns against unreliable products.
Obituary notice for Charles E Ward at Hamilton poorhouse
Charles E Ward aged 86 dies at Hamilton poor house. Born in Baltimore from an English family and once an associate in Adams Express Company affairs. Lost fortune investing Confederate bonds after Civil War and made failed postwar attempts. Also notes musician James Oppenheimer drowned at Chicago while rescue efforts near Forty-ninth Street.
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Charles E. Ward
Chattanooga
Tenn
E. Ward
Hamilton Poor House
Baltimore
Adams
Adams Express Company
Ward
Confederate States
Chicago
Forty-ninth Street
James Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Edward Kurt
Professor Sutphen Drowned in Shrewsbury River
Maurice Co. Sutphen, a Johns Hopkins University professor, drowned near Atlantic Highlands after a small boat with friends capsized on a trip to view the Shamrock. His companions clung to the overturned craft and survived.
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Maurice C. Sutphen
New York
Maurice Co. Sutphen
Johns Hopkins University
Shrewsbury River
Atlantic Highlands
Prof. Sutphen
Funeral of Ex Governor Busiel in New Hampshire
Funeral services for ex Governor Charles A Busiel of New Hampshire were held in Laconia on September 3. The ceremony marked the end of his long public career and his service to the state.
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Laconia
N. H
Charles. A. Busiel
New Hampshire
Rock in Tea promotes graceful neck line in ads
An ad copy promotes a product named Rock in Tea claiming it helps readers achieve a round graceful neck with nightly use. The quirky phrasing suggests a beauty aid marketed by a druggist with a price of 35 cents.
Dancing Pastor Gonte: Sudden End of Reverend Nichelou
The text reports the abrupt death of Reverend George Nichelou, pastor of ENE ty Spisconal in Poughkeepsie, New York. Details are sparse and confirmation is pending.
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Gonte
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Brusie
Post Office Department
Bind, Gag
Rob
Goshen Firm
Posey-Wirley
Horse
the Country Club
Coppee
Jennie
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