Council In Brief: Health Ordinance Passes Second Reading
Full council meeting with Mayor Kohler presiding. Health ordinance moved to third reading. second reading passed but laid over on third. Ten year bond plan discussed for paying assessments on alley and North 7th street properties. Repairs and paving costs debated. several bills addressed and council adjourned after about half an hour.
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Kohler
Bernice Heetner-Riley
Main Street
Rover
Court House Dockets Show Dismissals and Divorces
At the court house many cases were dismissed including foreclosure and attachment actions. Divorces were entered in several cases with defaults noted. Motions to dismiss were filed in estate claims and judgments were entered for a quiet title. A notable divorce granted in Superior Court involved Cora M. Wade custody and support details. The court referred a habitual drunkard to the circuit court and began moving probate cases toward closure. New court quarters in the council chamber impressed judges for winter use. Frank Campbell was fined for assault and battery. Lake Shore car robbers were convicted with varied sentences for Connors Lang and Lewenicht.
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Equitable Bldg
James H. Yost
Blanche Yost
Frederick Thiers
Johanna Thiers
Mandy Pearl Stripe
Mahlon Albert Stripe
Laura E. Longacher
Christian C. Longacher
Hawks Coal Co
Theresa Mishler
Frank F. Lease
Dr. Fr. M. Thrig
Perry Miller
Abrahamn B. Mier
Azel Sparklin
Co. B. Stiver
Samuel GB. Stutsman
Claiim
Kreider Bros
Samuel B. Stutsman
John J. Klein
Fpm. Bhing
Benjain Schaefer
Susan Lantz
Amen Cripe
Solomon Cripe
Superior Court
Elkhart
Council Chamber
Frank Campbell
Whisler
Cynthia Holdeman
Goshen
Campbell
Holdeman
Music of The Red Mill Impresses but Falls Short
The Red Mill a two act musical by Blossom and Herbert received its first local showing at the New Jefferson. The orchestra impressed with Herbert's rich score though singing was weak with several leads overmatched. Casts like Coakley McBride and Montgomery Stone show vaudeville roots. Marguerite Fry Sadie Kirby and Viola Kellogg lacked vocal strength. Overall the production, though well staged, left the audience disappointed.
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the Red Mill
Henry Blossom
Victor Herbert
New Jefferson
Red Mill
Holland
Blossom
Mr. Herbert
M. P. Coakley
Harry McBride
Fred Stone
David Montgomery
Coakley
McBride
Montgomery
Stone
John B. Simpson
Milton Dawson
Harry Carter
Maurice Lavinge
Fred McGee
Marguerite Fry
Sadie Kirby
Viola Kellogg
Rodibaugh Grace Rodibaugh dies after long illness
Grace Rodibaugh wife of J Wesley Rodibaugh dies at home five miles southeast of New Paris after several months of consumption. Survived by husband five children and her parents Samuel Rensberger and several siblings. Funeral at Brick church at 10 a m Thursday.
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Rodibaugh
Mrrs
Grace Rodibaugh
J. Wesley Rodibaugh
New Paris
Samuel Rensberger
Interurban near collision between Mishawaka and South Bend
An east bound interurban limited leaving South Bend at 3 pm yesterday nearly collided with a South Side city car between Mishawaka and South Bend. Misunderstanding over orders caused the close approach. both crews disclaimed responsibility. Most passengers deserted the city car upon seeing the limited approaching.
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South Bend
Mishawaka
Weston Challenged to Six Day Walking Contest
Edward Payson Weston receives a six day walking contest challenge from Dan O Leary who recently completed 1 000 hours of hourly mile walks. The group includes Henry Sehmell of Chicago and Chas Rowell of England among veteran pedestrians.
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Weston
Edward Payson Weston
Dan O’leary
Henry Sehmell
Chicago
Chas. Rowell
England
Hats Sale At Mrs Grubbs Fashion Shop
After a rush, a line of hats remains at Mrs Grubb's Fashion Shop with hats priced as low as 1.50 and 2 dollars. Don’t miss this sale offering affordable headwear.
Eight-Year-Old Cripu Son Breaks Wrist After Hay Loft Fall
John Cripe’s eight year old son on Plymouth road fell from a hay loft yesterday and sustained a broken wrist. X-ray treatment was used to reduce the fracture.
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John Cripe
Plymouth Road
The Governor's Pardon Plays at New Jefferson Thursday
St Mark's bazaar and rummage sale at 120 East Washington Street opens Tuesday and runs all week. One of the most successful latest productions with strong dramatic interest, The Governor's Pardon, will be presented at the New Jefferson Thursday night.
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St. Mark’s
East Washington Street
New York
Oneida Community Silver Leads Heaviest Plated Stocks
The U S Government assay tests reveal Oneida Community Silver as the heaviest plated item made, described as an attractive stock at the Hawks Hardware Co.
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U. S
Oneida Community
Hawks
Warren Beck Dies in York at 45
Warren Beck aged 45 collapsed and died at his home in York Pennsylvania this morning. He formerly lived in Goshen and was nephew of J C Beck Sr of that city. He was a son of H C Beck long associated with South Fifth Street in the area.
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York
Warren Beck
Goshen
J. C. Beck
Local Illness Report Highlights Several Ailing Residents
Miss Zellah Myers of Indianapolis is improving after scarlet fever symptoms. Dr. M. K. Kreider is slightly indisposed. Noah Wogeman of South Tenth street was operated on for a tumor. Jacob Hattel remains at home on North Fifth street with pneumonia.
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Zellah Myers
Indianapolis
M. K. Kreider
Noah Wogeman
South Tenth Street
Jacob Hattel
North Fifth Street
Hawks Hardware Co Display of Oneida Silver Shines
The Hawks Hardware Co promotes its display of Oneida Community silver as an attractive feature. The retailer claims the gleaming pieces enhance any table and invites customers to view the collection.
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Hawks Hardware Co
Knocking H. Bucklen In Elkhart Industry Aid
The Elkhart Review criticizes a small group for attacking Herbert Bucklen. It says Bucklen has funded city efforts to grow industry and warns that city-backed ventures have sometimes failed to deliver. Bucklen remains praised as a generous patriot and central to Elkhart’s business hopes.
Locomotive Shop Workers Shift to Nine Hour Day in Elkhart
More than five hundred men in the Lake Shore railway company's Elkhart locomotive shops begin a nine hour workday today, replacing the eight hour schedule that had been in effect since the financial panic affected the city.
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Lake Shore Railway Company
Elkhart
Timber Cutters Work South Milford Sourcing Materials
Thompson and Nott of Warsaw, expert timber cutters, are in South Milford to be employed by Kendallville Hoop factory to harvest raw timber for processing.
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South Milford
Thompson & Nott
Warsaw
Kendallville Hoop
DeLong Lectures at Shipshewana This Week
Rev. F. S. DeLong formerly pastor of Wolcottville Baptist church gives lectures in Shipshewana this week. The event highlights a traveling sermon series and local religious outreach.
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Shipshewana
F. S. DeLong
the Baptist Church
Wolcottville
Samuel Myers Reported in Critical Condition
Samuel Meyers remains in a critical condition and it is believed he cannot survive the day.
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Samuel Myers
Samuel Meyers
Goshen Hardware Offers Dolls and Bath Fixtures at Low Prices
The Hawks Hardware Co promotes a wide range of bathroom fixtures and glass and brush holders. Dressed dolls priced from 10 cents to 9.98 highlight the store's diverse, economy-focused selection in Goshen.
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The
Hawks Hardware Co
Goshen
Elkhart County Bar Association Plans Dec 28 Banquet
Executive Committee met in Goshen to arrange the annual business meeting and banquet at Hotel Hascall on Saturday evening December 28. A special committee of Harman Deahl and Dausman was named to perfect plans while officers and members totaling about 50 will attend.
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Elkhart
Anthony Deahl
George W. Fleming
William H. Charnley
Judge V. W. Vanfleet
J. B. Gattshall
H. &. Mummert
Clyde Raymer
Bucklen Hotel
League
Supreme Court Rules for City in Vandalia By Co v South Bend
The U S supreme court decided in favor of the city of South Bend in the Vandalia By Co v city case. The ruling upholds Indiana court decisions and allows the city to proceed with Calvert street opening and railroad duct construction per its original plans. Justice Brewer wrote the opinion.
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United States Supreme Court
Vandalia By. Co
South Bend
Calvert Street
Brewer
Supreme Court of Indiana
Orr v Mishawaka seeks $250 for legal services
Joseph G. Orr, an attorney, sues the city of Mishawaka in St. Joseph Circuit Court to recover a $250 judgment for legal services. Orr represents himself with Attorney Parks. the city is represented by City Attorney QO'Neill and Edward H. Schwab.
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Joseph G. Orr
Mishawaka
St. Joseph
Orr
Parks
Qo‘neill
Edward H. Schwab
Bristol High School Becomes Commissioned School
Bristol High School is now a commissioned school joining Goshen Elkhart Nappanee and Wakarusa in Elkhart County. Graduates will be admitted to the state university on the same basis as other commissioned schools.
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Bristol High School
Elkhart County
Goshen
Elkhart
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Bristol School
The
State University
Condition of R. C. Taggart Deteriorates After Illness
R. C. Taggart of 618 South Fifth street is critically ill after grip complications led to brain inflammation. Friends are alarmed and very little hope is entertained for recovery.
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R. C. Taggart
South Fifth Street
Smallpox Case Reported Near Goshen
A six year old daughter of Abe Newcomber eight miles west of Goshen developed smallpox. County Health Officer Becknell quarantined the home to prevent spread.
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Abe Newcomber
Goshen
Becknell
Republicans of Indiana Schedule District Meetings on Jan 14
Republicans of Indiana announce district meetings on Tuesday January 14 with Thirteenth district gathering in South Bend. Elkhart county delegates total 25 for the proceedings.
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Indiana
South Bend
Elkhart County
Small Indiana Hotels Seek $2 Daily Rates
Hotel keepers in smaller Indiana cities urge rate increases to $2 per day contending that current pricing cannot be sustained. The drive targets locally run inns and guest houses as occupancy and costs pressure margins.
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Indiana
Conscience Money From Farmer Returns 65 Cents
A farmer south of Elkhart paid Earl Baker 65 cents to cover a debt for a bushel of potatoes he had cheated him out of years ago.
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Elkhart
Earl Baker
Elkhart House Robbed. $28 Stolen From Trunk
John Hower reports a burglary at his Elkhart home yesterday afternoon between 2 and 4 o clock. A trunk was entered and $28 disappeared. No clues have been found.
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Elkhart
John Hower
Hawks Hardware Co Announces Low Prices on Dishes
The discriminating buying public will doubtless appreciate the extremely reasonable prices placed on chafing and baking dishes and their accessories by the Hawks Hardware Co.
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Hawks Hardware Co
Avon and Berkshire Patterns in 1847 Rogers Silverware
Vintage tipped shell patterns from 1847 Rogers Bros offered as Avon and Berkshire designs. Assortment claims to meet every requirement at the Economy store, highlighting variety and availability for collectors or buyers seeking classic cutlery styles.
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Avon
Berkshire
Rogers’ Bros
Kosciusko County Civic League Formed in Warsaw
The Kosciusko County Civic League organized in Warsaw under an Indiana law from 1899 aims to curb saloons and enforce liquor and gambling laws. Officers elected include President Geo Worley Syracuse Secretary John Messimore Syracuse Treasurer Jesse Eschbach Warsaw. About 50 members joined, with township meetings planned.
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Kosciusko County
Civic League
Warsaw
Indiana
Geo. W. Worley
Syracuse
John W. Messimore
Jesse Eschbach
War- Law
Engineer Commits Suicide Amid Work Pressure
Frank M. Mathews, recently moved from Toledo to Michigan City as a power house engineer for the Hanna syndicate building an electric railway between South Bend and Hammond, killed himself by cutting his throat. Found by his wife at 7 o clock in the garret, he had been in poor health for weeks, and worry is believed to have driven the act. The body will be taken to Fremont, Ohio, for burial.
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Frank M. Mathews
Toledo
Michigan City
Hanna Syndicate
South Bend
Hammond
Garrett
Freemont
Train Riders in Jail After Elkhart Arrests
Courtney Rathbun and Charles Rus were arrested by Lake Shore Detective Robert L. Chapple in Kendallville after boarding a Lake Shore train at Elkhart. Judge E P Lash ordered three days in default of an $8 fine plus costs. Rathbun and Russell claimed they were unemployed workers trying to reach Toledo for work.
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Courtney Rathmun
Charles Russell
Sendallville
Robert L. Chapple
Lake Shore
Albion
E. P. Lash
Rathbun
Russell
Elkhart
Kendallville
Chapple
Toledo
Brakeman Slips From Moving Big Four Train
Charles E. Smith, brakeman for the Big Four, is recovering at his Wabash home with a broken rib and minor injuries after falling from the top of a freight car on train No. 92 during a Lafontaine switching operation. He expresses relief at escaping death.
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Charles E. Smith
Wabash
Lfe
Big Four
Lafontaine
Parks sues Ar buckle-Ryan Co. for 241 dollars in city case
A. J. Parks of Warsaw filed suit in Kosciusko circuit court against Ar buckle-Ryan Co. of Toledo seeking 241 dollars for services as their agent in the city.
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Kosciusko
A. J. Parks
Warsaw
Arbuckle-Ryan Co
Toledo
Mr. Parks
Indian to Wrestle at South Bend
War Eagle the Indian and Dan McDonald of Canada will wrestle in South Bend Wednesday night at the Elks temple. The best two of three falls match uses catch as catch can rules with pin falls counting.
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South Bend
War Eagle
Dan McDonald
Canada
Elks’ Temple
Final acceptance set for Huntington court house
On Monday December 23 the new 350000 court house contracts will be finally accepted from P H McCormack and Co general contractors.
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Court House
Huntington
P. H. McCormack & Co
General Contractors
Militia to Attend Armory Dedication Thursday Evening
Elkhart militiamen will come to Go shen on the 8 30 car Thursday evening to attend the dedication of Co. G's armory.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Co. G’s Armory
Christmas Presents Ties and Gloves Display at Kaatz Store
A Kaatz clothing and shoes shop advertises gift items in a south window including ties in a box 50c 75c and 1 silk mufflers in black white gray from 1 to 3 50 dress gloves silk suspenders vests and white and fancy vests Also notes a quiet wedding in La Grange Miss Plessie McCann of South Milford wed L H Milk of South Milford she previously worked at the Buick hotel.
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A. Kaatz
Plessie McCann
South Milford
L. H. Milk
Lagrange
Elkhart County Trust Co Board of Directors Note
If your confidence in banks is shaken, investigate our board of directors and stockholders. Your money is safe with the Elkhart County Trust Co.
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Elkhart County Trust Co
Burglary Strikes South Bend Home of Frank E. Hering
The residence of Frank E. Hering in South Bend was broken into and a number of valuables were stolen.
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Frank E. Hering
South Bend
Pride of Lake Shore Employes Hurt by Service Change
Railroad workers express pride hurt over the Twentieth Century Limited slowing to reduce speed starting Sunday. They note the Pennsylvania continues an 18 hour Win dy City to eastern metropolis schedule in a long standing rivalry with Lake Shore. Workers view the change as a defeat for their railroad and a sting to pride.
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Lake Shore
Pennsylvania
Windy City
New York Central
Henderson Sues Railroad for Five Thousand Dollars
Seth Henderson has filed suit in St. Joseph Circuit Court seeking $5,000 from the Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Co. He alleges he was riding on a Mishawaka line car and while signaling the conductor to stop the halt was too brief, he was thrown to the pavement and injured, leaving him unable to work.
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Seth Henderson
St. Joseph
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Co
Henderson
Mishawaka
Probate records list numerous estate settlements and guardianships
A sequence of court notices details discharges final reports and distributions in numerous Indiana estates including Kauffman Codshalk Poorbaugh Boomershine Culler Beidler Harper Boss Jones Bernard Rensberger Schutt Boeckelmann Cart Lutz Moyer Kile Hay Whitmer McEntaffer Cradit Kreider Kilmer Anglemyer and related guardianships with debts bonds and asset sales noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Kauffman
Joseph Stutsman
Margaret Codshalk
W. B. Hile
Admy
Theodore F. Poorbaugh
Elkhart Co. Loan & Trust Co
Admr
Ira Boomershine
Nancy A. Boomershine
Admx
John H. Culler
Susan Culler
Henry C. Beidler
Harriet L. Beidler
Anna A. Harper
A. C. Mehl
John K. Boss
John C. Boss
Lewis P. Jones
Anna M. Patrick
Frederick Bernard
Emanuel Rensberger
Jacob R. Cripe
Admi
Peter S. Schutt
Henry J. Scheuber
John W. Fieldhouse
Henry A. Boeckelmann
Wm. D. Dalton
Anna Cart
Wm. A. Cart
Daniel Lutz
Robert Davenport
John W. Moyer
John M. Blocher
B. F. Moyer
Martin A. Blocher
Mary Kile
A. S. Menaugh
Andrew Hay
Geo. W. Hay
Martha J. Whitmer
Benj. F. Witmer
Obituary of Orville Minar of Goshen
Orville Orcenus Minar born August 25 1859 near Van Buren Michigan died December 3 1907 at his Goshen home aged 48 years three months eight days He was married to Mary Butler on March 14 1888 He leaves a wife one sister and four brothers Funeral held at home Friday at 2 30 pm Rev M J Mayor officiating Burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery
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Orville Orcenus Minar
van Buren
Mich
Goshen
O. D. Minar
New York
Lydia Wooden Minar
Pennsylvania
Mary Butler
M. J
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Local Caboose Backing Down Sparks Narrow Escape
At Crescent street crossing the Big Four line about 9 this morning a coal sled of two tons from Peoples Coal Co was wrecked when a local locomotive backed toward driver Perry Keyser He leaped free as the sled split in two and the horses kept moving, preventing derailment and serious injury.
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Peoples Coal Co
Crescent Street
Big Four
Perry Keyser
Keyser
Notable Deaths and Miscellany From Huntington Area
Obituaries and updates from Indiana towns include Nehemiah Brown and John Crow among deaths. Jacob Sowers marks his 95th birthday. Jacob Riggs and Daniel McNabb noted as deceased. Other items cover a prison wall expansion to 18 acres, a fatal train strike near Garrett, a Decatur produce warehouse collapse, and a name change for Leonard Shearsley to Leonard Rinehard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehemiah Brown
Huntington
Jacob F. Sowers
Jacob Riggs
Huntington County
Bluffton
Dan Lung
Churubusco
Marshal Ramsey
B. F. Fretz
Rochester
W. W. Helm
Japan
San Francisco
North Manchester
Merrill Willis
Fort Wayne
Ethel Morgan
C. DeWitt Fairchild
Utica
N. Y
Peter Vananda
Garrett
Decatur Produce Company
Decatur
John Crow
Roanoke
Crow
Trial Continued In Graves Embezzlement Case In Kosciusko
The trial of John C. Graves Warsaw attorney charged with embezzlement was postponed two weeks to Monday December 30 due to illness of W J Davis of Goshen who could not testify or aid the prosecution in the Kosciusko circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Graves
Warsaw
Kosciusko
W. J. Davis
Goshen
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Council
Cora M
Chas. S. Wade
Lves
Waterford
I. M. Carpenter
Maryin B. Yoder
Walnut Creek
Salome Miller
Albert Seedle
Seedle
Ed Connors
Raymond Lewenicht
Chr. Lang
Connors
Lang
Jeffersonville
Lewenicht
Mortuary Record
H. C. Beck
Millwood
Brooks
H. &. Bucklen
Elkhart Review
Herbert
Bucklen
Bar Association At
Hascall
Cvic League
Henry Anglemyer
Cord
Cottage Avenue
Messimore
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