Nappanee Officials Ponder Fuel Change and Local Scraps
A garbled town column notes Nappanee to switch sawdust fuel for the water and light plant due to poor results. It also mentions Prof Charles O McDonald’s government tagging post in East St Louis and Milford football dealings where the Nappanee team spent and complained about expenses.
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Nappanee
Milford
Charles O. McDonald
East St. Louis
McDonald
Agricultural Department
Indiana to unite counties for orphan home plan
Governor Mount referred the orphan home idea to the state charities superintendent who rejected a state home. He urged counties to care for or combine to build a regional facility. Indiana would curb out of state orphans, with Elkhart St Joseph and LaPorte counties seen as potential sponsors. Locals from LaPorte South Bend Elkhart Goshen weigh in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Bickel, Beardsley and
Thomas
Elkhart
Coldwater
Mich
Gov. Mount
State Charities
Indiana
Cincinnati
Ohio
Chicago
Attack by a deranged man in Elkhart ends in arrest
Police arrested a man named Calloway after he collapsed on Main Street and attacked James Brown a one year convict in the work house cell room. Supt Braden and a constable separated the assailant then plan to take him to his Union Michigan home tonight or tomorrow.
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Elkhart
Calloway
Main
James Brown
Brown
Braden
Union
Mich
Manager Irwin's Name Faked in Auburn Telegram
A telegram sent from Goshen claimed Shanty Town was a big hit at Auburn last night and promised a strong show tonight. The message, written by an Auburn manager in Irwin's name without authorization, was signed with Irwin's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Irwin
Goshen
Big House
Auburn
Fence removal from Oak Ridge cemetery debated
At least fifteen residents have applied to relocate the courtyard iron fence around Oak Ridge cemetery. Chairman Kohler of the cemetery committee says removal will be delayed until next spring unless favorable weather interrupts. The council will soon set the contract for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Kohler
Water mains idea discussed at council meeting
City Engineer Cooper received a letter from a Chicago firm proposing a new water main style and a representative will visit. Merchants are urged to attend the council chamber tomorrow evening to act on disposing of the cash ticket system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Chicago
Council
Council Chamber
Extended Call to Rev J C Leonard for Reformed Pastorate
A Reformed church meeting last evening considered securing a minister to replace Rev B B Reyer who departs January 1 for Chicago. The call to Rev J C Leonard of North Carolina is practically decided but he may delay confirmation for several months. In the interim several Tiffin ministers will occupy the pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Reformed Church
B. B. Reyer
Grace Reformed Church
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
J. C. Leonard
North Carolina
Tiffin
Ohio
Cut His Foot Samuel Robbins Injured With Ax
Samuel Robbins of the North Side was badly hurt this morning while splitting wood. The ax slipped and entered his right foot, making a two inch gash. The wound is painful but not dangerous and will take time to heal.
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Samuel Robbins
North Side
Mr. Robbins
City Council Eyes Early Paving Program For Main Streets
Plans move to pave several Goshen thoroughfares with brick and asphalt next summer. Water mains gas pipes and sewers will be laid, estimates sought from contractors, and ten year payments considered to ease property owner costs. Mayor Deahl supports the project with broad council backing. Allied figures favor crushed stone where paving cannot occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Light
Clinton
Lake Shore
Purl Street
Lincoln Avenue
Hawks Arch
Third
Washington
Wifth
Fifth Street
Madison
Goshen
Ligonier
Elkhart
South Bend
LaPorte
Madison Street
Hamilton
Deahl
Acetylene Gas Lighting Moves Into Goshen
Henry Weaver, North Side postal clerk, will light his Goshen home with acetylene gas after purchasing the apparatus. Wabash residents already use acetylene with satisfaction, while Goshen electric light remains cheap. Private buyers contemplate machines, and factory owners discuss illuminating buildings. Experts predict broader use nationwide within years.
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Goshen
Henry Weaver
North Side
Wabash
S. F. Spohn
Preacher Cleared of Abetting Wife’s Affection in Indiana Suit
In North Webster Indiana John F Brockman a preacher faced suit from Hiram Ritter alleging that Brockman alienated Ritter’s wife. The jury found Brockman did not caress the wife but caused her to cease loving Ritter awarding $800 which the Appellate Court affirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F.brockman
North Webster
Ind
Hiram Ritter
Ritter
Brockman
Diphtheria Cases Near Waterford and New Paris Decline
Diphtheria cases in Waterford, New Paris and nearby areas have nearly vanished and no epidemic fears remain. Health officers Dr. H. O. Statler and Dr. E. E. Ash have diligently fumigated homes where children were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
New Paris
H. O. Statler
E. E. Ash
City Delinquent Taxes Push Begins as Officials Change
City Treasurer Wilson prepares a list of delinquent taxes and in a few days Tax Collector Gowing will assume duties to pursue nonpayers. About $6,000 is due the city in delinquent taxes.
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Wilson
Gowing
Couple Wed At M E Parsonage In Local Ceremony
Abe Funk of LaGrange county and Miss Adam Miller of this county married last evening at the M E parsonage by Rev Preston. The couple will reside in LaGrange county. Officers have not found a clue to the Vistula post office robbery and believe local parties may be responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Funk
LaGrange County
Adam. Miller
M. E
Preston
Vistula
Health Board Requests Stat Emphasis and Longer Local Terms
The sixteenth annual Health Board report shows a death rate of 6.08 per 1000, with 1500 typhoid and 832 diphtheria deaths in the year. It urges legislature to require accurate statistics from local health officers and proposes extending their terms from one to four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Lincoln Avenue street car delays on Main curve
The Lincoln avenue street car was delayed nearly thirty minutes last night as ice covered the rails at the Main street curve. Wheels slipped and sparks lit the area while a large crowd watched employees move the car.
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Lincoln Avenue
Main Street
Farmer Loses Cows After Feeding Contaminated Fodder
Allon Alrey, a farmer east of town, lost five cows yesterday after feeding them corn fodder not cleaned of smut. The herd showed little pain before dying. Other farmers report similar cattle losses from fields recently fed.
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Allon Alrey
Bloom is Acquitted in State Riot Case
The state charged Ray Bloom with riot in a case moved from Justice W. T. Smith’s Middlebury court. The matter was tried in the local justice court today with a verdict of acquittal. C. G. Sims led the prosecution and M. Q. Hoover defended Bloom. Few witnesses were examined.
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Ray Bloom
W. T. Smith
Middlebury
Justice Court
C. G. Sims
M. Q. Hoover
Davis Purchases Wilden Lumber Yard in Main Street Deal
Charles A. Davis closed negotiations this morning to buy the Wilden lumber yard at Lincoln avenue and Third street. The yard, established years ago, grew into a county staple as Davis, formerly with Smith Bros. & Davis and Davis & Neidig, expands his lumber business after returning from Chicago to assist.
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Charles A. Davis
Wilden
Lincoln Avenue
Third Street
Davis
Smith Bros. & Davis
Davis & Neidig
Chicago
Clyde Davis
Poultry Wagon Wrecked Near Town Injures Farmer
Hiram Beaver, a young farmer six miles east of the city, drove a poultry wagon into a ditch after his team ran away in town. He sustained injuries to head and face, the wagon was demolished, several chickens escaped, and one horse was badly hurt potentially to be killed.
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Hiram Beaver
Beaver
Mortuary Notices From Ligonier Area Roster
Andrew Engle of Ligonier dies of lung congestion at home. Funeral set for 11 AM tomorrow. William Orr, 85, formerly Benton, dies at home near Ionia City Iowa. Levi T. Hull, 68, Constantine, editor of St. Joseph County Advertiser, passes. George F. Inbody, 85, dies at son’s home west of town. Major Inbody deaths include three relatives in four months. Funeral at Union Chapel Saturday 10 30 AM. Mrs. Samuel Neff, 80, dies at daughter Shinaman’s residence near Nappanee.
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Eneie
Andrew Engle
Ligonier
Levi T. Hull
Constantine
St. Joseph County
Inoopy
George F. Inbody
David Inbody
David
Nicholas
Samuel
Benjamin Cripe
William Miltenberger
Inbody
Cripe
Nicholas Inbody
Union Chapel
Saloon keepers plead guilty in three cases
Prosecutor Sims returned home from La Grange where three saloon keepers faced charges of illegal liquor selling and all pleaded guilty. Attorney A Deahl went to LaGrange to report Jonas O Hoover’s appearance as an attorney in Elkhart justice court in violation of a one year suspension.
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Sims
LaGrange
A. Deahl
Wilson
Jonas O. Hoover
Elkhart
County Officials Start Travel and Settle Finances
Sheriff Elliott began a professional trip into the country today. County commissioners with Auditor Foster are at the county line bridge this afternoon and will convene at the courthouse tomorrow. Treasurer Weaver is completing his settlement with the county auditor and asks the commissioners to certify his removal from office at month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Elliott
Foster
County Line Bridge
Court House
Weaver
Oak Ridge Cemetery Fence Removed for Park Enclosure
Sexton Minger removed the picket fence at Oak Ridge Cemetery to make way for the iron fence surrounding Court Park, shifting enclosure boundaries in the area.
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Oak Ridge Cemetery
Sexton Minger
Court Park
Violation of postal laws warns newspapers on gift schemes
The South Bend Tribune warns postmasters and readers about laws barring advertising of lotteries and gift enterprises. Indiana statutes impose fines up to 500 dollars for selling tickets and for publishing or advertising lottery details. The Goshen Times and other merchants face scrutiny for prize schemes amid competitive pressures.
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The
South Bend Tribune
National Postal Regulations
Goshen Times
Missing Reverend Shanks Leaves Flushing Parish Shaken
Rev Ernest Shanks of Flushing Michigan has vanished from his home and sent a note to a Baptist deacon claiming he will resign his pastorate and settle any debts. Meantime Home Telephone of Indianapolis says subscribers are safe from patent lawsuits with R S Taylor hired to protect patents. Baptist meetings grow in interest with harpist Mr Thompson appearing and Evangelist Houghton aiding next week as services start at 7 30 each evening in the church auditorium.
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Ernest Shanks
Flushing
Mich
Vesta Meader
Valparaiso
The
Baptist Church
Home Telephone Company
Indianapolis
R. 8. Taylor
Fort Wayne
Thompson
Houghton
Slater Allison Hearing Delayed Again in Kala Mazoo
The Slater Allison case at Kala mazoo is continued to December 6. Prosecutors show improved case as testimony suggests both defendants were near Richlands during the bank robbery.
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Slater—Allison
Kalamazoo
Richlands
Elkhart Exhibits and Local Incidents in Brief
Elkhart reports six new street cars expected to arrive for service within a day or two. A thief broke into Baron Von Dunbar's apartments stealing a dress suit and an overcoat. police have not located the culprit or garments. Jim Gallaway, a Black man, is in the Elkhart stone yard suffering fits. officers describe him as an elephant on their hands. Otto Albertson, nine, died in Toledo of lockjaw. his body to be returned to Elkhart for burial where the family once lived.
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Baron von Dunbar
Elkhart
Jim Gallaway
Otto
C. Albertson
Toledo
Embalmers to Seek State Certificates for Body Shipping
The state board of health and railroad representatives met with embalmers to require certificates for shipping bodies. Embalmers will be examined at English's hotel on December 15 at their own expense, with certificates issued by the health board.
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State Board of Death
State Board of Health
English’s
Portable Electric Lamps Introduce Compact Lighting Device
Portable electric lights enter the market as compact cylindrical lamps with a glow light at one end and the battery housed inside the cylinder. The device suits home use for cellar trips, burglar searches at night, and rummaging in dark closets or attics where open flame could cause a fire.
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Naps
Ligonier Leader
Hoover
Eas George
Frank Penrose
Union Township
Good Brethren
Murray
Hascall’s
Jas, Brown
Fank—Millier
Bloom
Wilden Bros
Mortuary Record
Uessing
Tur Democrat
New Mexico
East Goshen
la Porte
Lake Shore Railroad
Wisup
Centerville
Western Union Telegraph Boys
Chesterton
Mary Sobenski
Burdick
Mary Keasy
Polyclinic Hospital
Internal Revenue Report
State Superintendent of Education
Supreme Court
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Michigan
Iris
James Gray
Elizabeth Dewitt
Amstead
N. Y
Gray
Fifth Avenue
New York
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