Explosion at Millersburg Stave Mill Kills No One
A boiler explosion at the Ohio Stave and Lumber company mill in Millersburg caused estimated damage of 3000 to 4000 dollars. Thirty workers were present. twenty seven quit earlier, two workers and an engineer were nearby when the boiler burst, sending debris and smoke across the yard. No serious injuries reported. owners claim boiler recently repaired and safe. Rebuilding to begin at once.
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Ohio Stave & Lumber Company
Millersburg
John Conley
George Morrin
Luther Juday
Chas, Museelman
Morrin Io
Conley
Borus
Wabash
Albert Barber
Daniel Hemley
Toledo
Hemley
Ohio
Morris
Barnard
Joe Millerburg
Goshen
Indianapolis Big Four train to Warsaw route proposed
The Big Four railway may extend the Indianapolis to Warsaw line when the spring timetable starts April 39th. G P T A W J Lynch of Cincinnati confirms the plan to run the Indianapolis train as far north as Warsaw, with faster service than the current state capital to Wabashia accommodation. Goshen residents seek to gain the extension, hoping higher summer demand and Elkhart timing constraints can be resolved.
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Ober
Big Four
Wabashia
Warsaw
Elkhart
Indianapolis
Winona Assembly
Lake Wawasee
South Bend
Condition of George R. McMasters After Shooting
Attending physicians report only a slight change in the condition of George R. McMasters who was accidentally shot last Sunday afternoon. Ropes cordon his residence and traffic passes slowly past the home as he remains in critical condition.
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George R. McMasters
George E. McMasters
Measles Shut In Several Fair Department Store Workers
Several cases of measles hit the Fair department store with Miss Grace Carr and Irvin Chapman among the affected. Ches Lutz, a clock department worker, has recovered and can return to work.
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Everal
Jury fails to reach verdict in Conine Schemmerhorn peace case
Justice S Young presided as the Conines and Schemmerhorns faced a full day of witness testimony in a protracted surety of the peace dispute. After hours of deliberation the jury reported a disagreement. The case drew a large crowd to Washington township with trials and fees filling costs over thirty dollars so far.
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S. Young
Conine-Schemmerhorn
Washington Township
Conines
Berkey & Zigler
EB. A. Dausman
Schemmerhorns
Showalter
Justice Farrell
Death of Daniel Hostetter After Long Illness
Daniel Hostetter aged 35 died at his home near Millersburg after a long illness of typhoid fever. A highly respected farmer who lived on his farm fifty seven years, he was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Indiana at twenty eight. His wife died two years ago and he leaves ten children Lydia Cephas Levi Daniel Mary Isaac Anna Aaron William and Charlea. Funeral tomorrow at 10 from Dunkard church Clinton township with Rey Berkey officiating and interment in Clinton cemetery.
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Daniel Hostetter
Millersburg
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Lydia
Cephas
Levi
Daniel Mary
Isaac
Anna
Aaron
William
Charlea
Dunkard
Clinton Township
Rey Berkey
Clinton Cemetery
Alleged murder attempt tied to Goshen youths and car robbery
Lake Shore Detective Henry Lard and Goshen police pursue Lehman Haines Phillips and Garwood in an alleged car robbery ring. Henry Knapp, a 19 year old from Goshen, accuses several boys of stealing shoes, drinking beer, and attacking him with a crow bar near Toledo and Goshen. Knapp's report leads to a grand jury look and search for the suspects.
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Lake Shore
Henry Lard
Toledo
Henry E. Knapp
Goshen
Knapp
Irvin Garwood
Ligonier
Garwood
Fred Adkerson
Chas. Phillips
Archie Haines
Arden Lehman
Millersburg
Haines
Toledos
Lehman
Lard
Reform School
West Virginia
Phillips
Chicago
Grand Jury
Bremen
Culver Husband Missing After Visit to Samuel Horney
Mrs. Clarence Culver notified Elkhart police to watch for her husband Clarence Culver who visited Samuel Horney. She said there was nothing wrong and that he was away on business, though reports say Culver has deserted his family.
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Clarence Culver
Elkhart
Samuel Horney
Big Four Train Delayed by Eastbound Freights at Crossing
Northbound Big Four passenger due at 12 17 p m has been delayed for several days at Lake Shore Ninth street crossing because eastbound freights are run head of Lake Shore passenger No 3 due there at 12 03 p m forcing the latter train to hold the crossing. The Big Four will investigate the matter at once.
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Big Four
Lake Shore Ninth Street
Lake Shore
Court affidavit charges Wolfe with concealed weapon
Royal Cathcart filed an affidavit before Justice Young today charging Roy Wolfe with carrying concealed weapons. Constable Yates went to Washington township to arrest Wolfe. North and Chester Carpentr came to blows last night over a dentist's villa and other differences. Settlement will be made in Justice Hattile's court. Mrs. Charles McFillen, wife of the superintendent of the county poor farm, learned of her brother Gilbert D. Smith's death in Harvard, Michigan. McFillen will retrieve the remains for burial in Menno Mennonite cemetery in Clinton township.
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Tobias
Perry Webster
Nappanee
Matsechier
J. W. Cook
Duluth
Mion
Buzzard
Cook
Alfreds Burkley
Justice Farrell
Gowing
Farrell
Royal Cathcart
Justice
North
Chester Carpentr
Justice Hattile
Charles McFillen
Gilbert D. Smith
Harvard
Mich
McFillen
Mennonilte Cemetery
Clinton Township
Goshen Colts Win Second and Third in Final Series
The Goshen Colts defeated the Elkhart Kids in two of three games at Regulation bowling alleys last evening. A large crowd witnessed the tight match with high scores from both sides. Teams announced plans for a second series soon as they strengthen their rosters.
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Goshen Colts
Elkhart Kids
Colts
Elkhart
Messrs
Ecker
Horton
Beach
Salisbury
Mathers
Goshen
Method
Hutchinson
Dewey
Dewey, Witt and Cornell. Following Are the Total Scores: Eevee Ees
Byird
Lottery Investigation and May Term Court Actions in Elkhart
Grand jury probes a local lottery scheme tied to a suitcases tale in Elkhart as well dressed witnesses, including tailors, testify. Kelcey road matter postponed to May term. Nusbaum case under advisement and circuit court adjourns with Waterford bridge on hold until Tuesday.
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Kelcey Road
Nusbaum
Elkhart
Board of County Commissioners
Benton Township
LS & M.S
Wilson Roese
Big damage case opens in Whitley court after kinzie crossing tragedy
The Elam Rob bins estate suit over the death of George Sherburn and family at a Kinzie crossing proceeds in Whitley circuit court with local and Chicago counsel. Meantime LaPorte asylum reports an influenza outbreak with 37 ill and 2 dead, while a Chicago Ferris wheel at the World’s Fair site nears sale for scrap.
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Elam Robbins
George Sherburn
Kinzie
Kosciuako County
Whitley Circuit Court
Whitley County
Kosciusko
Biggs
Royse and Bowser
Warsaw
B. M. Braywood
Chicago
A. A. Adams
Railroad
R. C. Bell
N. D. Dougman
Marshall McNagny and Clugston
Columbia City
LaPorte County
Bowell
North Clark Street
Capt. English
Indianapolis
George W. Fraser
South Bend
George M. Studebaker
Franklin G. A. R. Post
Indianapolis Post
Nappanee Prepares For Growth and Local Elections
The Advance reports a strong building year ahead with eight Copper Bros. & Zook houses and further blocks planned. Nappanee officials ready for May 7 town election with two trustees marshal clerk and treasurer to be chosen. Republican ticket to be nominated May 7. judicial convention may shift to August. Maccabees to dedicate new hall April 10 with visitors from afar. Wreck survivor Ed Wisler and passenger Albert Matecler shaken but uninjured. J W Replogle to give dedicatory address at the hall opening April 10. B&O section men receive pay raise. rural delivery petitions move slowly through red tape. Home talent show set for April 7. James S. Balhand, 70, dies in Elkhart Tuesday.
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Copper Bros. & Zook
Nappanee
Campaign in Cebu Mountains Ends With U S Charge
A letter from Cebu island recounts a ten day campaign against insurgents in the Ludion mountains. About 1200 armed foes defended fortified positions until U S artillery softened them and 800 troops stormed the heights. Insurgent orders to disband and raid wagon trains are reported.
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Cebu Island
Democrat
Cebu
Ludion
Scrappel
Home Sweet Home
Biflelke
Pear’s
Philippines
H. C. Miller, Co. M
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