Elkhart County Democrats Nominate Ticket at Mass Meeting
Elkhart County Democrats held a mass convention at Court Park with about 600 voters present. Henry A. Barnhart spoke on his congressional platform, and Orin H. Markel was chosen prosecutor. Nominations followed for senator and two representatives, with Rodibaugh and Brown ultimately securing the representative spots after ballots. Barrack lines and town delegation reports marked the session, ending without a county treasurer or sheriff winner on the first ballots.
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Elkhart County
Court Park
Elkhart
Nappanee
Middlebury
Bristol
George A. Briges
Deahl
Locke
Levi Pippinger
B. F. Teeters
Olive
F. W. Bremer
Solo
J. P. Bickel
Uniton
James Brown
Washington
F. H. Adams
York
John W. Nihart
Bango
W. D. Cook
Benton
John Pence
Cleveland
J. W. Longacre
Clinton
W. B. Barnard
Concord
B. L. Arnold
Menaugh
Harrison
John Lower
Jackson
John Conrad
Jefferson
W. W. Showalter
Thirty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
Lagrange County
Orin H. Markel
Markel
Harden D. Markel
Jefferson Theatre
Democratic nominee for Congress praised at Elkhart picnic
The Indiana Democratic convention at Elkhart endorsed Henry A. Barnhart for Congress in the Thirteenth District. Speakers lauded Barnhart’s character and pledged support for William Jennings Bryan and John W. Kern, stressing fiscal restraint and constitutional liberty. The event featured local bands and a pro-Bryan, pro-Kern message.
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Henry A. Barnhart
Congress
Pennsylvania
Elkhart
Rogers’ Goshen
Trumpet Notes Band
Proctor
B. L. Arnold
C. C. Raymer
J. W. Longacre
W. D. Cook
George A. Beck
D. M. Bechtel
B. M. Chester
Bartholomew
Ea Elzen
W. H. Shultz
C. B.nolan
M. B. Hochstatter
Henry ¥. Barnhart
Rochester ‘Bentinel
Democratic Congress
Barnhart
William Jennings Bryan
John W. Kern
Two Wills Probated In Circuit Court Estate Details
Probate filed for Nancy R. Miller who died August 6 1905 with a 1902 will naming Grace Right and Maude Elliott as beneficiaries and executors A C Mehl and other provisions. Samuel Sala died August 10 1908 with a 1907 will naming executor A S Menaugh granting a life estate to widow Susannah Sala. after death the estate goes to the General Mission Board of the Brethren church. Estate valued around 3500 dollars in Harrison township.
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Samuel Sala
Nancy R. Miller
Circuit Court
D. L. Miller
John Brookmyer
A. C. Mehl
Grace O. Right
Maude Elliott
Anthony Deah
L. B. Whippy
Menaugh
Susannah Sala
General Mission Board of the Brethren Church
Harrison Township
Goshen Indebtedness Reported to U S Government
City Treasurer Watts filed a report on Goshen overall debt and bond security for the Department of Commerce and Labor. Total debt 83745.26 dollars with 2647.64 dollars under the two percent limit. City property valuation stands at 4319645 dollars.
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United States
Watts
Goshen
Department of Commerce and Labor
Three Men Arrested for Osceola Cemetery Desecration
Jacob Wise filed charges in Justice Brumbaugh's Elkhart court against John Martin Milton Proudfoot and Solomon Holden for desecrating Osceola cemetery by burning grass damaging trees and defacing monuments. Warrants issued.
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Jacob Wise
Justice Brumbaugh
Elkhart
John Martin
Milton Proudfoot
Solomon Holden
Osceola
Wateon to Speak in Syracuse Says Syracuse Register
The Syracuse Register reports that James Bl. Wateon, Republican gubernatorial nominee, will speak in Syracuse in September. Local details and exact date are not provided in the readable fragment.
Foreclosure Suits Against Brumbaugh Filed in Elkhart
J B Gattshall county attorney filed three foreclosure suits in the Elkhart circuit court targeting Frank Brumbaugh and related parties. D O Batchelor as county auditor is plaintiff in all cases, seeking judgments totaling about 10 769.28 on school fund mortgages with arrears and security valued at roughly half in one case. The suits arise from Brumbaughs actions linked to defeat of the local bridge pool.
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J. B
Brumbaugh
Thompson
Frank
Maggie Brumbaugh
Sweitzer
Maggie
Frank Brumbaugh
State militia in Springfield battles ongoing riot
In Springfield Illinois on August 16 the state militia faced a serious riot as unrest continued with high tensions and security concerns escalating despite initial efforts to restore order.
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Springfield, Ill
Unfounded Safety Concerns At Lake Wawasee Boat Lights
Report questions the thoroughness of a Lake Wawasee inspection by W B Blakely chief of the lake craft division. He inspected one boat from 11 16 am to 2 17 pm saying captains keep lights properly. Wawasee Protective Association led by Col Ludlow funds game warden patrols and supports regular inspections of all steam boats and launches at the lake.
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Boa
Bouta
Lake Wawesee
BH. Blakely
Blakely
Wawasee
Lake Wawatee
Wawasee Protective Association
Col. Ludlow
Indianapolis
Goshen Seeks Clues In Charley Childs Stamp Case
Fort Wayne post office inspector A. R. Burr arrived in Goshen to pursue the case of Charley Childs the stranger arrested for offering Mayor Walser high denomination stamps at a discount. Childs holds a cache of fountain pens and razors and refuses to disclose details. Police and inspectors report the case remains a puzzle with contradictory statements from the suspect.
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A. R. Burr
Fort Wayne
Goshen
C. Or Charley Childs
Walser
Childs
Post Office
Burr
Death of Noted American Horse Trainer Sears Gardner
Word comes that William Mellen died in Marcellus Michigan on Thursday from a stroke of paralysis. He was one of the country’s most famous horse trainers with a reputation for integrity. A son, Harry Mellen, trained horses at the Mast farm this summer.
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Sears Gardner
Wiliam Mellen
Marcellus
Mich
United States
Harry Mellen
Mast Farm
Oldfield Draws Crowds at Elkhart Driving Park
Barney Oldfield, world famous auto racer, drew a large crowd in a match race with Charles Soules at Elkhart Driving Park. The event, heavily advertised, brought interstate visitors and featured several auto exhibits as Elkhart's auto enthusiasts supported a successful day.
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Barney Oldfield
Elkhart
Charles Soules
Ekhart
Will of Henry Clymer Admitted to Probate
The will of the late Henry Clymer, made May 1, 1869, was admitted to probate in the Kosciusko circuit court. It leaves all property to his widow Many Clymer. The document was witnessed by John Asks Newspapers to Locate Lost Son Hinkson and James Reinhard. Mrs. Jesse Hyde seeks help locating her son Charles Bowman, last seen 12 years ago after being placed in Mishawaka orphanage in 1896 and adopted. A separate notice names John W Kern among Democratic notification committee members.
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Henry Clymer
Kosciusko
Clymer
Many Clymer
John
Hinkson
James Reinhard
Jesse Hyde
Warsaw
Delivered Non-partisan Address In South Bend
Dc W Miller spoke in South Bend delivering a non-partisan address and plans a regular congressional campaign to begin next month. He will close in Goshen at Jefferson on Saturday night October 31. Eugene Chafin will appear in South Bend Friday August 21 for the St Joseph County prohibition convention and also speak in Kokomo and LaPorte.
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Dc. W. Miller
South Bend
Mr. Miller
Congress
Goshen
Jefferson
Chafin
Eugene Chafin
St. Joseph County
Kokomo
LaForte
Socialist Speech by Mila Tupper Maynard
Mila Tupper Maynard will speak tomorrow at 8 p m in Court Park on social reform. The public is invited and the event mentions refreshments such as toe cream cones wholesale and retail.
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Mila Tupper Maynard
Court Park
Fem
Pennsylvanians Gather For Annual Community Event
The text notes Pennsylvanians and counties with crowds and a principal speaker. It mentions a yearly event for all and their families in the vicinity, where people get together and enjoy themselves immensely.
Osceola Boy Returned to Naval Authorities Court Rules Minor Enlistment Valid
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit holds that a minor under 13 cannot be discharged by habeas corpus for fraudulent enlistment or to avoid naval service. The decision upholds punishment for false swearing and desertion, and orders the minor Booker restored to naval custody. Also noted is Elza T. Stringer’s political advertising history and a separate B&O Sutt damages suit over goods damaged in transit. A double wedding at the Sturgis home closes the report.
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Navall
United States Circuit’ Co
Fourth
Rooney
Osceola
Ind
Booker
P Ieper
Naval Court
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