State board error over 600000 Goshen valuation corrected
A transcription error inflated Goshen and Elkhart valuations after a 10 percent add on Elkhart. The county auditor and assessor fixed the mistake once found, restoring correct Goshen figures and removing the 10 percent increase that would have raised four years’ taxes. The mixup prompted inquiry and a citizen committee revision. Walter Brown aided Assessor Fifer in securing a prompt hearing.
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Elkhart
State Board of Tax Commissioners
E. O. Fifer
Fifer
State Board
Board of Review
Goshen
City of Filkhart
State Auditor
Indianapolis
Walter Brown
Real Estate Deals Listed For Briggsdale and Elkhart Areas
A series of transfers recorded in Briggsdale and Elkhart townships shows Briggsdale Improvement Co transferring property to William Brussman and Timothy A Holdeman for 200 dollars. Rebecca M Wisler sells 12 acres in Olive Twp to Peter J Kauffman and wife for 625 dollars. Milto F Hoover and wife deed land in Elkhart Twp to Samuel Hoke for 700 dollars, with Mary Hoke and husband transferring land in Elkhart Twp to Hoover for 700 dollars. Joseph H McGowan et al. sell 80 acres in Locke Twp to Isaac V McGowan for 200 dollars. Harvey Andrews transfers Lot Rowell Add in New Paris to Jos J Fletcher and wife for 650 dollars. David Immell and wife sell a lot in New Paris to Frank Swartz for 900 dollars. Jos K Masters sells Lot Smiths Add in Nappanee to LeRoy M Geisinger for 150 dollars. John Huttin and wife convey Lot Mather Add in Wikhart to Albert Huttin for 1 dollar. Albert Huttin and wife sell Lot Mather Add in Elkhart to John Huttin for 1 dollar. Harlan A Stauffer sells Lots Wilden's Add in Goshen to W McCoy and wife for 1 750 dollars. We Me Brown and Mite ?? to Zena.
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Briggsdale Imp. Co
Wm. Brussman
Timothy A. Holdeman
Briggsdale Add
Elkhart
Rebecca M. Wisler
Peter J. Kauffman
Olive
Milto F. Hoover
Samuel Hoke
Mary Hoke
Milton E. Hoover
Jos
H. McGowan
Isaac V. McGowan
Locke
Harvey Andrews
J. Fletcher
Lot Rowell
New Paris
David Immell
Frank Swartz
Jos. K. Masters
LeRoy M. Geisinger
Lot Smith
John Huttin
Albert Huttin
Lot Mather
Wikhart
Albert. Huttin
John
Huttin
Lot
Mather
Harlan A
Stauffer
McCoy
Lots
Wilden
Gosken
Zena
Trespass Charge Against Neighbor Adjoins Farm West of Wakarusa
Jacob Davidhiser complains Abra ham Holdeman adjacent to his land tore down fences and damaged property. Holdeman appeared before Justice Whisler with the case set for Saturday at 10 o clock. The affidavit accuses intentional damage and malicious trespass on the adjoining farm.
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Jacob Davidhiser
Wakarusa
Abraham Holdeman
Justice Whisler
Bentley Will Filed for Probate in Nappanee
The will of Hannah Bentley was filed yesterday for probate with Clerk M. H. Kinney. Executor named is Wm. G. Fleagal. Her two children Dora Whiteman and Fred Miller inherit equally, with $500 extra to Dora for caring for her mother during illness.
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Hannah Bentley
Nappanee
M. H. Kinney
Wm. G. Fleagal
Dora Whiteman
Fred Miller
Executor Otto Newell Dead Leaves Estate to Carrie Lamb
Otto Newell named legatee and executor of Mrs Newell's estate is dead leaving no heirs. The property thus goes to daughter Carrie Lamb and an administrator will be appointed.
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Otto Newell
Simpenn Sues Beardsley in Quiet Title Action
Louis M. Simpenn for Jos. Wable files a case with Clerk M. H. Kinney against Susan Ray Beardsley and about 100 others to quiet title on property in the southern and western additions of Elkhart.
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Louis M. Simpenn
Jos. Wable
M. H. Kinney
Susan Ray Beardsley
Elkhart
Tragic Death of Elkhart Chef Remembered by Residents
Old Elkhart residents recall Jacob R. Smith once known as Yockie Smith a longtime chef at Thomson's restaurant and former Gook's union president who killed himself in Chicago amid remorse after a strike failed. Smith left his job with the hotel and restaurant employer two months earlier taking kitchen staff and waiters with him. The loss of his position and ensuing mental distress led to the fatal fourth story plunge.
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Elkhart
Chicago
Jacob R. Smith
Thomson’s Restaurant
Gook’s Union
Smith
Andrew Cummings
Diplomats Guarded Legations Amid Bomb Threats by Cranks
The sultan of Turkey declares diplomats cannot be held responsible for fanatics who gain entry to legations and trigger attacks. Leishman notes only added guards as a precaution while outside dangers persist.
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Turkey
Leishman
London Leader Seeks $10 Million Loan for Macedonian Revolt
Eugene Lazarovin, organizer of the Macedonian revolutionary committee, is in London seeking a $10 million loan to recruit 60,000 as an international army. He claims 18,000 insurgents are already in the field and says wealthy Americans have promised provisional aid totaling about 500,000.
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London
Eugene Lazarovin
Macedonian Revolutionist Committee
America
Governor Sends 750 Troops to Cripple Creek Disorder
Denver Colorado September 4 the governor ordered 750 troops to proceed to the Cripple Creek mining district immediately to suppress the disorder there the order followed an earnest appeal by mine owners and came despite the sheriff of Cripple Creek protest.
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Denver
Colo
Cripple Creek
Russians and Syrians Land Marines at Constantinople
Minister Leishman reports to Washington that Russian and Assyrian forces landed a small Marine contingent in Constantinople. Marines are stationed on guard duty inside the legation precincts.
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Washington
Leishman
State Department
Constantinople
Legation
Reliance and Shamrock Leave for Erie Basin
The Reliance moved out in tow from Highlands this morning for Erie Basin amid cheering whistles from steamers. Shamrock trailed behind, appearing a defeated yacht but received salute as she headed up the narrows after the Reliance.
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Reliance
Shamrock
Highlands
Horseshoe
Erie Basin
Narrows
Ste
War Ren Hanged in Courtland for Ambush Murder
Norfolk Virginia September 4 Julian Warren was hanged in Courtland today for murdering from ambush Allen Wilson husband of his mistress.
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Norfolk
Julian Warren
Courtland
Allen Wilson
Government to create eligible list of laborers in classified service
An order expected from Oyster Bay will place thousands of government employees designated as laborers into the classified service. The plan aims to create an eligible list of laborers for federal appointments.
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Washington
Oyster Bay
Classified Service
No Revenge For Royal Murder in Servian Garrisons
At Nish and other Servian garrison towns a number of officers have been arrested for possessing a proclamation against the murderers of the late King Alexander and demanding their punishment.
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Belgrade
Nish
Alexander
Clergy push for pope to modernize papal system
Sept 4 reports the younger clergy stirring a worldwide movement to urge the pope to modernize the papal system to align with progressive ideas. Also on Sept 4 New York notes the disabled steamer Barbarosa arrived safely this morning with no danger, a broken tail shaft being the only trouble.
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New York
Drowning Narrowly Averted During Grape Hunt
Mrs Burt Moore and Miss Katie Inglehart went to a Bristol area log crossing when a fallen log over a deep creek gave way. Miss Inglehart fell into the water and was saved by Mrs Moore’s quick action pulling her to dry land. She escaped with only a ducking.
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Burt Moore
Katie Inglehart
Bristol
Delegates from Letter Carriers Union Elect State VP
A letter from George Rowe, local Union No 547 delegate, reports he was named state vice president at the national convention in Syracuse New York. Delegates toured the Thousand Islands area yesterday during the gathering.
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George Rowe
Coal Price Advances Boost for Hard Coal Market
The price for hard coal rose amid market optimism and supply adjustments. Analysts cited stronger demand from industrial users and tighter regional inventories driving the uptick.
Malicious Prosecution Suit Aimed At Western Union Victorious Woman
Former Elkhart resident Mary A. Swan now of Newark Ohio plans a $10000 damages suit for malicious prosecution after Western Union pressed bondsmen for about $1000 alleging misappropriation while in charge of the Elkhart office. The earlier Western Union suit was dismissed before trial then refilled and she prevailed.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Mary A. Swan
Elkhart
Newark
Ohio
Western Union
Western Union Co
Swan
Real estate transfers list for Goshen and surrounding townships
Thos. Clayton and wife transfer 360 acres in Jackson township to Omar F. Neff for 16100 dollars. Omar F. Neff and wife to Wm. J. Lemon sell 60 acres in Jackson township for 2400 dollars. Jacob D. McNutt and wife to William Ackerman 20 acres in Benton township for 2000 dollars. Elkhart Institute by trustee to John M. Hartzler lot College add. Goshen for 315 dollars. Zena Heckleberger to Adaline J. Parker land in York township for 3600 dollars. Jacob B. Walters and wife to Jeremiah Bechtel land in Olive township for 1100 dollars. Wm. Wager and wife to Zena Hekleberger 80 acres in York township for 3600 dollars. Peter M. Shannon and wife to D. Shamory and wife 10 acres in Washington township for 500 dollars. Geo. W. Zinn by heirs to Samuel Detwiler lot Purl add. Goshen for 2000 dollars.
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Thos. Clayton
Omar F. Neff
Jackson Tp
Wm. J. Lemon
Jacob D. McNutt
Wm. Ackerman
Benton Tp
Elkhart Institute
John M. Hartzler
Lot College
Goshen
Zena Heckleberger
Adaline J. Parker
York
Jacob B. Walters
Jeremiah Bechtel
Olive
Wm. Wager
Zena Hekleberger
York Tp
Peter M. Shannon
D. Shamory
Washington
Geo. W. Zinn
Samuel Detwiler
Purl
First State Troops Arrive to Quell Cripple Creek Strike
Soldiers reached Gillette as the Cripple Creek district mine strike escalates. The governor plans a full militia call with an arsenal of six hundred thousand rounds. routes were rerouted to avoid interference, and bridges along the march were heavily guarded.
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Cripple Creek
Denver
Gillett
Bell
Photographer arraigned over threat to Hay in New York
Francis Dunque a photographer was arraigned in police court on a charge of writing a threatening letter to Secretary of State Hay. The court sent him to Bellevue hospital for sanity examination. Dunque claims an $18,000 German government claim and says he has long sought action from officials.
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New York
Francis Dunque
Hay
Bellevue Hospital
Dunque
State Department
Government's Attitude Toward Turkey May Involve Gunboat Mission
Washington officials study a cablegram with instructions for representations by Minister Leishman to Turkey on protecting American interests. The move is expected to be conservative and may seek permission to send the gunboat Machias to Constantinople to act as legation boat.
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Turkey
Washington
State Department
Leishman
United States
Machias
Constantinople
Macedonian Committee Member Speaks on Organization
A Sofia source reports a Macedonian committee member stating that the organization is banned. The remark comes amid ongoing tensions and calls for clarity on the group’s status.
Serb officers join movement against King Alexander murderers
A Belgrade dispatch reports over 1 000 Servian army officers have joined the movement against the murderers of the late King Alexander and Queen Draga and it is believed the conspirators may resign commissions.
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Vienna
Belgrade
Alexander
Draga
Pyrgos Liner Blown Up in Black Sea by Macedonian Bomb
Berlin reports the German Levant liner Pyrgos blasted to atoms in the Black Sea by a Macedonian bomb. The Pyrgos carried a crew of 235.
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Berlin
The
Tageblatt Today
Black Sea
Germany Tightens Stance Over Balkan Turmoil
Berlin reports Berlin hardening stance on Balkan tensions and the Turko Bulgarian conflict as European powers reassess regional security. Germany signals a more serious approach to the crisis and potential diplomatic moves in the volatile area.
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Berlin
Germany
Ministers lead raid against slot machines in Mishawaka
Lively raids in Mishawaka captured 14 slot machines at about 5 pm Thursday. The devices were loaded on a dray and taken to South Bend for safekeeping by the sheriff. The action followed a series of meetings by ministers churchgoers and citizens pressing liquor law enforcement and removal of gambling devices.
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Mishawaka
South Bend
County Clerk Kinney reports quarterly fee balances
County Clerk M H Kinney submitted a quarterly report to the auditor detailing receipts of 1007.80 in clerk fees 751.63 ex clerks fees 382.50 ex sheriff fees 113.50 in fines jury fees and related items bringing a total of 2275.43. After deducting salaries of 950.00 a net credit of 1325.43 remains to be paid into the county treasury for June July and August.
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M. H. Kinney
Kinney
Final account of Jeremias Eyer estate balance
George Culp as administrator filed the final report for the Jeremias Eyer estate showing a remaining balance of 131 dollars and 67 cents.
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George Culp
Jeremias Eyer
Bond Posted by Fletcher as Executor for Hively Estate
George R. Fletcher gave bond in the sum of 5000 dollars as executor of the estate of Elizabeth H. Hively.
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George R. Fletcher
Elizabeth H. Hively
Finns Agent Status in Elkhart School Funds Case
Judge Ferrall's finding split the disputed funds: Kerstetter did not receive 3000 but did take 2900, received as agent for Edwin Finn then school board treasurer. Finn liable for 2900 and the county for 3000, raising questions about bondsmen and bank payments.
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Ferrall
Edwin Finn
Finn
Elkhart, National Bank
Intervening Marae Forbids Launch Of Craft On Lake
Irate farmer claims lake ownership after the marae are allowed to launch. After a long return to Bull Lake the finny tribe decide not to bite. The day yields nothing but valuable experience for all involved.
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Bull Lake
Marriage of Albert Haberstick and Miss Minnie Curtis
Rev F T Simpson officiated at the M E parsonage as Albert Haberstick aged 38 wed Minnie Curtis aged 32. The ceremony drew a few intimate friends and the couple departed at 6 for Chicago to begin life in Elkhart on their return. Both are well known and highly regarded.
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Albert F. Haberstick
Minsie Curtis
F. T. Simpson
M. Ee
Married in Goshen Mrs Sarah Parrett W P Whitman wed
Mrs Sarah Parrett and Warren P Whitman were married in Goshen Sunday at 9 a m Justice Whisler officiated. The couple will reside at 117 St. Joe Street Elkhart after a trip to Toledo Cleveland and the lakes. Whitman is baggage master at the Lake Shore depot.
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Sarah Parrett
Warren P. Whitman
Goshen
Elkhart
St. Joe Street
Toledo
Cleveland
the Lakes
Justice Whisler
Whitman
Lake Shore Depot
Pegg and Stewart Wed at St Joseph Church
William Pegg and Sarildia Stewart of this city were married at St Joseph by Rev French last Sunday. They expect to make this their future home.
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William Pegg
Sarildia Stewart
St. Joseph
French
Unknown tramp killed by Lake Shore No. 15 near Elkhart
An unidentified man, about 26, 5 feet 10, 145 pounds, with black hair and dark eyes, was struck by Lake Shore No. 15 about three miles west of Elkhart. He carried only a soap bar and six cents. Brought to Stephens Undertaking. inquest planned.
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
Stephens’ Undertaking Establishment
F. H. Barrows
Amos Bouvie
F. Rexinger
A. H. Bissell
A. R. Corbett
Emperor Bivouacked In Tent As Staff Officers Rod
Fragmentary report notes smoke and noise as Emperor rests in bivouac. Officers and staff move about camp near Hallet with guards posted, while rumors of a midday march swirl. Details remain unclear due to missing text.
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W. B. Barnard
B. F
Deahl
Jen
Hook and Sladder
S. A. Widner
Jacob Smith
Mary. Swan
New
Ark, C
Sofia
Macedonian Committee
Bane
Edward Finn
Edmund R. Kerstetter
Rev. Simpson
St. Joe
NO.5
Ing Freight
Wilhelm
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