Will of Viola Vose Filed for Probate at Elkhart
The will dated November 28, 1809 and executed by Viola Vose of Elkhart was filed for probate. It directs a granite mausoleum at Grace Lawn cemetery, funds for maintenance, and specific bequests to siblings and relatives. Executors named Jacob Jacobson with bond set at 12000.
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Viola Vose
Elkhart
Vose
J. C. French
Henry Mast
Dors Bechtel
Elkhart Lodge No
Knights of the World
Jane Jacobson
Elizabeth Peterson
Tabot
Vasco
Ela Knepper
State Street
Marietta
Robert K. Brosh
Mary E. Defreese
Ray Stanton
St. Paul
Ella Knepper
St. Joe Valley Bank
Equitable Building and Loan Association
Silas Seiler
Jacob Jacobson
Engineer Knepper
Elia Knepper
City Oversight Criticized For Street Paving Costs
The article criticizes two years of city management by the demo crate, noting little money spent on temporary improvements, no year round street commissioner, and reliance on makeshift fixes that increased permanent project costs. It mentions a paving contract on West Lincoln Avenue with a $2,000,411 price and no cost scent.
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Democrate
Lincoln Avenue
Loyal Life Insurance Promises Fair Deal in Slusser Claim
Article reports Loyal Life Insurance officials denying improper handling of Wm Slusser’s policy. Secretary Rich says policy required settlement within nine months and the claim is time barred. Company claims inability to locate Slusser and no agreement to loan money. notes Loyal’s reputation for reliability.
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Loyal Life Insurance
Wm. Slusser
Rich
Sluseer
Death of L. J. Denning in Ligonier
L. J. Dunning aged about 85 and one of the oldest residents of Ligonier died yesterday after a long illness of a complication of diseases. He was the father of Mrs Frank Jeckson of West Benton and Mrs Will Jackson of this city and was well known in Goshen and vicinity.
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L. J. Dunning
Ligonier
Frank Jeckson
Weat Benton
Will Jackson
Goshen
Milford man suffers elbow fracture in fall
David Dréabsagh of this city fell yesterday at Milford and broke his left arm near the elbow. Dr Stackman of Nap panee attended the injury. hnnie Willies meaten.
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David Dréabsagh
Milford
Dr. Stackman
Nappanee
Leesburg Church Whisky Dispute Triggers Probe
The people of Leesburg file a remonstrance with local authorities alleging a minister's wife used liquor bought at different times from a Nelson saloon. The saloonkeeper reportedly refused payment and the disclosures spark consternation and a potential church investigation.
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Creney Soret
Nelson
Leesburg
Dodge promoters mobilize early in Indiana governor race
The Indianapolis News reports Saturday activity by promoters for James S. Dodge for governor led by C. W. Miller of Goshen. Dodge troops roam the Twelfth district headquarters seeking delegates while figures like L. W. Royse and E. E. Mummert are named for state roles. Predictions, county wiring, and party organization notes trace Floyd Woods’s likely defeat in Marion County and Adair’s potential candidacy for treasurer.
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James S. Dodge
Sys
Indianapola News
C. W. Miller
Goshen
Judge Baker
Supreme Bench
Dodge
L. W. Royse
W. D. Frazier
James H. Disney
John D. Wideman
Warsaw
L. W. Vail
W. J. Davis
E. A. Dausman
E. E. Mummert
James S. Drake
A. R. Beardsley
H. B. Sykes
Orville T. Chamberlain
P. L.turner
Lewis A. Dennett
Charles E. Frank
Elkhart
Elmer Crockett
D. B. J. Schaffer
Wilbert Ward
A. M. Burns
Congressman Brick
South Bend
Marion County
Indianapolis
Floyd Woods
Woods
Wm. A. Woods
Hugh Dougherty
Bluffton
John A.M. Adair
Portland
Adair
South Bend Transit Firm Seeks Farmers for Street Car Venture
An American Rapid Transit company advertises in an old Walker ton Independent page, inviting agriculturists to join a street car business in South Bend and other areas, signaling fresh farm involvement in urban transit amid local dissatisfaction.
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South Bend
American Rapid Transit Company
Planting and Ownership of Boerbon Apple Tree
The report notes Boerbon's big apple tree planted by William Carter in 1648 is now owned by John Baxter. It measures eleven feet seven inches in circumference at ground level and eight feet nine inches in baselines, with a top diameter described as sixty four feet though details are unclear and partially garbled.
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Boerbon
William. Carter
John Baxter
Lenin
Elkhart Robberies Target Widow and Copper Wire Thieves
The Elkhart widow Mrs. John Zeitler reported a break in at her apartment with $122 in cash, $22 in silver, five silver watches and one gold watch stolen. Additional copper wire worth $100 vanished from Island Park as police pursue suspects. The city council met to discuss bids and new ordinances while a Homeopathic Medical Association session proceeded. Emerick, accused of chloroforming his wife, was sent to Goshen to await grand jury action after failing bail.
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John Zeitler
Elkhart
Fred Schnehbart
Mia Zeitler
South Bend
Emerick
Goshen
Clarkson in Chicago to plan Bristol cement plant for Hudson bridge
James Clarkson of New York, ex assistant postmaster general, at the Auditorium in Chicago to arrange a cement plant at Bristol for the New York and New Jersey Bridge Company. The firm holds a $7,000,000 Hudson river bridge contract and plans a $1,000,000 Bristol facility to supply cement during a five year build, with subways increasing demand.
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James 8. Clarkson
New York
Auditorium
Chicago
Bristol
Clarkson
General Clarkson
Washington Monument
Marriage of William Mortorff and Pluma Song in Mishawake
William C. Mortorff of South Bend married Pluma Song in Mishawake at 3 pm Sunday by Rev. B P Hewitt at the Baptist parsonage. A reception followed at Horace Long's home on West Joseph Street. The couple will live in South Bend where Mortorff works in a furniture factory.
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South Bend
William C. Mortorff
Baptist Parsonage
B. P. Hewitt
Horace Long
Weat Joseph Street
Mortorff
Goshen
Deputy Gowing Fails to Arrest Swank in Fish Law Case
Deputy Game Warden Gowing did not capture Swank at Ligonier yesterday as Swank fled before arrival. The same man then allegedly traveled to Milford overnight seeking Deputy Gowing in a possible retribution or follow up concerning the Swank case.
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Gowing
Swank
Ligonier
Milford Slee Sng
Graduation Exercises at New Paria Schools Friday
Justice Young orders Frank Wogeman to pay 848 by tomorrow or serve 45 days at the stone yard. The New Paria schools prepare for graduation exercises as the town proceeds with the final justice actions.
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Paria
New Paria
Justice Young
Frank Wogeman
Oncos
Tevatos
Laboring People Endorse Democrats for City Progress
In Goshen the laboring residents are urged to vote Democrat to continue public improvements. Last summer and fall over 30000 dollars funded paving sewers water mains parks cemetery and water station with laborers paid wages. Also notes gifts and bequests from Jacob Vennes and Mrs Straus to various charities and institutions amid temple ceremonies.
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Goshen
Old Ring Council
Toledo
Boss Kelly
Ft. Wayne
Democratic Council
Jacob Vennes
Ligonier
Jacob Straus
Cleveland Orphans’ Home
Cleveland Montenfiro
Michael Ries Hospital
Chicago
Manual Training School
Jakob Straus
United States
J. Keller
Kendallville
Dave Weinngarten
New York
Abe Gordan
Simon J. Straus
Ike Straus
Straus
Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati
Jeane M. Wise
Temple Ahavath Sholom
Straus Mansion
Main
Third Streets
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Julius M. Magil
Temple Abavoth Sholom
Local News Briefs From Bremen and Nearby Towns
A middle aged stranger claiming to be a detective searched Bremen last week for a runaway couple amid boarding houses, with a similar sighting in Goshen. Jonathan W. Fancher of Davis Township is named heir to vast fortune from brother George H. Fancher who died in California. August Van Hanabek of Mishawaka injures his leg at an Elkhart factory. no bones broken. The state supreme court rules national bank stock debt not deductible for taxation. taxed at full value. Mrs. Louisa A. Rogers breaks hip in LaPorte. condition critical due to age. William Helmick of Walkerton is found dead. Plus local notes on county officials, fishing, rail interests, and Jno. ee a pioneser citizen of South Bend.
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Bremen
South Bend
Goshen
Jonathan W. Fancher
Davis Township
Starke County
George H. Fancher
California
Fancher
August van Hanabek
Mishawaka
Elkhart
State Supreme Court
Bee Juct
National Bank
Louisa A. Rogers
Careon
LaPorte
William Helmick
Walkerton
Levi Arnold 73 Dies at Home Near New Paria
Levi Arnold aged 73, prominent northern Indians farmer and respected citizen, died at his home at 11:45 this morning after several weeks of illness. He was father of Mrs. W. C. Barnes of this city. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Reform School for Boys Costs and County Assessments
The Indiana reform school for boys reports annual per boy cost of 120 dollars with 60 dollars paid by the county. Assessments against counties over six months total 15,290.37 dollars. Six month total boys 628 with an average attendance of 12 dollars.
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Indiana Reform School For Boys
Obituary: Benjamin F Cathcart Dies in Bristol Area
Benjamin F Cathcart about 80 died this afternoon at his home in Jefferson township near Bristol. He was a pioneer in fruit growing. He leaves his wife one son Royal Cathcart and one daughter Mrs Thomas J Wolfe.
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Benjamin F. Cathcart
Jefferson Township
Bristol
Royal Cathcart
Thomas J. Wolfe
Itinerant Vendor Jerry Onbage Casts Vote in Goshen
In Goshen a long time merchant policeman known as Onbage in Petes sings dots of protest and backs Bie Powers of the N Side as a prospective candidate for higher police honors.
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Onbage
Petes
Jerry Tramp
Goshen
Bie
Powers
Mr. Tramp
Cleaning Effort Reveals Hidden Filth in City Alley
Descriptive fragment notes a manpower push to clear filth from a city alley, with references to a force of workers and removal of grime amid an ongoing cleanup.
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Allere
Alley
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