Nappanee Saloon License Fight Highlights Local Clash
Johnson officers report a busy scene as Napppanee temperance forces press for a liquor license ban. George McLaughlin seeks license in Locke township at January term. remonstrance records may block him for two years. Sheriff Chatten handles multiple summons in a humorous mix up while county bids for infirmary supplies are reviewed by commissioners and Auditor Berkey.
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Perry A. Kariy
Nappanee
George McLaughlin
Locke Township
McLaughnian
Nippanee
Salnons
McLaughlin
Deabl
Sears
C. A. Harper and
Corneil Bros
Goshen
D Y Goods
J. M Dale
H. B. Skyes
Ekhart
Kaatz & Goldstein
Shoup & Kohler
Kies Clothing Company
Eikhart
Berkey
Struck by Mistake at Opera House Injures Noble Hart
During the Chimes of Normandy performance a gallery disturbance led to Charles Minger reaching over L H Noble Hart and biting him in the face. The unarmed blow left Hart, 84, dazed while Minger says he aimed to punish the usher Rob Morrice. Officer Gowing reports dirt hurled and striking Hart. No arrest is likely as Hart declines to file a complaint.
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L.H. Noble Hart
Opera House
Normandy
Rob Morrice
Morrice
Boyts
Charles Minger
L. H. Noble
Mr. Noble
Minger
Gowing
Noble
Washington Death Centenary to Be Observed in City
The 100th anniversary of George Washington death on December 14 1799 will be celebrated with a citywide program led by patriotic societies the Masons and Red Men. Services at St James Church and school exercises will mark the event while Red Men honor the occasion tonight.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
Washington
Patriotic Societies
Masonic Fraternity
Order of Red Men
Masons
St. James Episcopal Church
F. M. Goodman
Inquiries From Indianapolis Reported Mur der Case Confusion
News from Indianapolis sparked questions about a wife murder and attempted suicide. The mix up likely originated from Wheeler Michigan crime coverage in The Democrat yesterday. Elkhart residents were told the Simonton Lake pavilion survived a fire scare caused by a drunken rumor. Hewell Post G A B R accepted a Lecture Course invitation to hear Gen John B Gordon on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wheeler, Mich
the Democrat
Hewell Post G. A. BR
Lecture Course Association
John B. Gordon
Collision on Pike Street with City Car Damages Wagon
A Chicago Fair delivery wagon collided with a city street car at Pike and First streets just before 1 pm. Henry Kauffman, driving horses, escaped injury as the frightened team bolted onto the track. Both sides blame drivers and motormen in the incident, with expected damage payouts.
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Pike and
First Streets
Henry Kauffman
Kauffman
Pike Street
Firat
South Main Street
Objections files as council weighs street pavement plan
William Parfitt objects to the South Main pavement bid process and bond terms. Grievance committee reviews contractor Hatch's bond and potential refund on constitutional issues. Council to decide whether to accept completion and hold bond until sand is cleared.
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Common Council
Aldermen
Evans and Kronk
William Parfitt
South Main Street
Parfitt
Hatch
Clinton E Foster
Amish Farmers Held for Contempt in Columbia City
Three affluent Amish farmers named Snyder are jailed in Columbia City for contempt of court on Judge Adair's order. They refuse to install a twelve inch tile drain fifty rods long to relieve neighbors and say they will not comply with the court, employing no counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Columbia City
Adair
Large Attendance At Annual Presbyterian Church Fair
The Presbyterian church bazaar opened this afternoon in the church basement drawing large crowds. Five booths brim with fancy work bric-a-brac and dolls as gifts. A 10 cent admission includes coffee. A pastry sale is planned tomorrow afternoon and evening. Children are drawn to the crowded basement.
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Presbyterian Church
Time Card Changes for Rail Lines Across Kalamazo Goshen Areas
A new time card takes effect next Sunday on the Old Road Kalamazo division and the Goshen and Michigan branch. The change mainly allows No 522 to leave Elkhart after instead of before Nos 32 and 44 and shifts the freight departure from 5 30 a m to 2 30 p m.
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Kalamazo
Goshen & Michigan
Elkhart
Deshon Opera Company Closes Engagement With Chimes of Normandy
The Deshon Opera company closed its engagement here last evening after presenting Chimes of Normandy before a good sized audience. It was the best performance of the week and disappointment lingered that the company could not stay for the rest of the week.
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Deshon Opera Company
Normandy
Lake Shore Road Leads Crusade Against Tramp Evaders
The Lake Shore road has started an effective crusade against the tramp evs with many railway detectives added to the regular force. In November nearly 300 arrests were made in Indiana as the campaign continues to intensify.
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Lake Shore Road
Indiana
Opening of Oliver hotel draws Goshen guests in South Bend
Invitations go out to Goshen residents for the Oliver hotel opening in South Bend on Wednesday December 20 marking a milestone for a premier western hostelry. Populist committees convene in Indianapolis to set dates for a state conference January 29 and a state convention February 22 in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Oliver
South Bend
Indianapolis
Chicago Captured It Prohibition Convention Held In Windy City
Delegates reported Chicago won the informal vote for the national prohibition convention with 15 to 6 for South Bend and others. On formal ballot Chicago received 14 votes, South Bend 4, Indianapolis 4, Buffalo 2, Columbus 2. the session adjourned to 2:30 and set June 27 for the convention if Chicago cannot provide suitable provisions.
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Chicago
Windy City
South Bend
Chisago
Columbus
New York
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Tri State News Items Summary in Four Indiana Localities
Fort Wayne wagon works shipped a solid train load of wagons to Cuba. Princeton bound over for death of a young woman. LaPorte boiler explosion at English lake kills two and injures several. Monroe hay and grain elevator destroyed by fire, $40,000 loss. Terre Haute enforces state anti cigarette law. minors compelled to name dealers. Indiana Republican state conference apportions delegates by county and district for upcoming conventions. Elkhart 27, Fulton 11, Kosciusko 20, Marshall 13, Pulaski 7, Starke 6, St Joseph 34. Precinct committeemen to be chosen January 6-7. district chairmen to be elected Monday. state chairmen chosen during festal week. Elmer Crockett of South Bend is Thirteenth district chairman.
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LaPorte
Ind
William Sanders
Michael Hoedick
English Lake
Monroe
Mich
John Wahl
Indianapolis
Union B Haunt
Thirteenth
Elkhart
Fulton
Kosciusko
Marshall
Pulaski
Starke
St.Joseph
Elmer Crockett
South Bend
Bed of Cabthic limestone found near Joplin by Goshen Mining
D T Kauffman reports a large Cabthic limestone deposit on Goshen Mining & Investment property near Joplin Missouri. The stone polishes well and is in demand nationwide by contractors and monument builders. Several quarry offers have been made but no contracts yet. Mrs Andrew Shimp of Mishawaka is seriously ill with appendicitis at home in South Bend.
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Goshen Mining & Investment Company
Joplin
D. T. Kauffman
United States
Monument Builders
Andrew [. Shimp
Nettie Lenbard
Mishawaka
South Bend
Shimp
Goshon
Fire destroys boat house in Elkhart and injures Mrs Hoover
A boat house owned by Harry Long and R Rusk in Elkhart was burned last night with two row boats and hunting gear. Fire suspected arson. police investigate. Mrs F E Hoover was badly hurt after an icy fall. her husband Soldier Hoover is invalid. Authorities report a Kalamazoo Line derailment nine hours earlier and social events including a bowling match and a lecture by Col Ham.
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Kalamazoo
Col. Ham
Elkhart
Harry Long
R. Rusk
Long
Rusk
F. E. Hoover
High Street
Hoover
Soldier Hoover
LS & M.S
Minor Lash
Warren Hill
Grace Truman
Adrian, Mich
Pigeon Street
Col
H W.J. Ham
Bucklen Opera House
Snolligoster
California fire law inoperative due to faulty construction
A roundup of items notes a wide fire law failing from California two years after passage, a Canadian hunter hired for Paris Exposition displays, and a Pan American railroad cost estimate. It also covers local matters from South Bend to Elmira curfew trials and a Boston tourist line launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
Buenos Ayres
Pan-American
Celebrated case Juday v Seymour settled in Kosciusko court
The Juday versus Seymour ownership suit over a steer valued around 40 dollars has been settled and dismissed after a venue change from Marshall county. Court costs and legal fees totaled over 700 dollars, with each side paying about half in the compromise.
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Juday
Seymour
Kosciusko
Marshall County
Kosciusxo
Goshen Business Men Oppose Dishonest Gambling Schemes
A Goshen Indiana Business Men Protective Association committee denounces ticket lottery and endless chain schemes promoted by mercantile houses in Cleveland and elsewhere. They pledge to refrain from patronizing firms involved and urge citizens to withdraw support from such dishonest practices.
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Wereas
Cleveland
Business Men's Protective Association
Goshen, Ind
Goshen Property Transfers and Notable Ad Offer
Melinda Shrock transfers a Goshen lot to M C Ulrey for 150 dollars. Harvey 8 Gingrich sells a Goshen lot to Mary A Libey and her husband for 1200 dollars. Smokers urged to try a famed cigar with guarantee refund by tf Brseer and Mrren.
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Melinda Shrock
M C Ulrey
Goshen
Harvey
Gingrich
Mary A Libey and Husband
Tf Brseer & Mrren
Gas bill discount notice with payment deadline
Notice states gas bills must be paid before the fifteenth to save the discount. It mentions a misleading line about a rule and promotes Ranch 5c cigars in Benton Harbor, implying smoke consumer usage.
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Officer Chatten
Court House
Ness
George Mi
Kb Mourray
Teat Tvs
Baghe Oro
Tetoperance
Mieney
Parchbuse
Gert
Casper
Lechia Clond
Millersburg
Frank Woodcox
Mary Arnold
Jo Keoward
Alice Myers
Troshen
Elliott
Chatten
DeKalb County
John A. Johnson
Johnson
E’xhart
van Brant Manufacturing Co
G. M. Winegardner
Dale
AKM Hakokren
Samuel Firestone
East Goshen
F. M Ihrig
Tarrett van Dyke
Justice Young
van Dyke
Modjeska As “ Marie Antoinette
Olver Opera House
Helena Modjeska
Marie Antoinette
Modjeska
John E. Kellerd
Silver Lake
Kosciusko County
George A. Ashley
Robertson & O'Rourke
Fort Wayne
Lidemacher
John Isuendling
John van Hesche
South Henod
van- Hesche
Mrs. van- Hesche
Presbyterian Bazaar
Tri-State
Olds Wagon Works
Cuba
Princeton
A. BR. Burton
Herman Euler
Terre Haute
Mrs. F. Hoover
Auditorium
Century Club
Trinity M.E Church
Miss Downey
Ats
Paris
South Bend Turn Verein
H. C. Corbett
Plymouth
Lambert
Lafayette D. Whiteman
North Township
Roger Chester White
Samuel McIntosh
Bloomfield
Edward Johnson
McIntosh
Elmira
W.G.T. U
Marie
Kendallville Sun
Crown Point
Boston
Wabash
Adams
Fox
Business Men’s Association Committee
Benton Harbor. A
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