Nominations Open as Indiana Voters Convene in 1916
General election details agenda for Elkhart County with primaries set for March 7. Major offices listed include senator, two representatives, judge of the 34th circuit, prosecutor, sheriff, treasurer, surveyor, coroner, two county commissioners, clerk, auditor, recorder, and seven county council seats. Several incumbents seek renomination. state ticket complete except clerk of the supreme court.
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Elkhart County
William P. Krau
Elkhart
Jas. Dunmire
Concord Township
Charley Swart
Jackson Township
Lagrange
James S. Drake
Goshen
Oscar Jay
Scott Thomas
William H. Winship
Albert Alleth
Jacob Co. Mast
Eller
Wise W. Showalter
Elkhart Township
BE. J. Fisher
Locke Township
Rimpler
Thomas
Treasurer Winship
Wilbur A. Gray
Rieth
Mast
Wil
Indiana
Supreme Court
Robbery on Penosy Train En Route to New York City
Miss Hannah Levy of Warsaw and Mrs. Lee Daniels of Columbia City were robbed after leaving their Pullman berths near Fast Liberty on a Penosy train bound for New York City. A pocketbook containing money and a gold watch belonging to Mrs. Daniels were stolen.
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Hannah Levy
Warsaw
Lee Daniels
Columbia City
New York City
Vullman
Fast Liberty
Daniels
Quarters Sought for Wisconsin Circus Leader Ends Talks
E G Muskkat of Bon du Lac Wisconsin owner of a circus seeks winter quarters. Negotiations for a lease on the Tehanon fair grounds concluded with the location deemed unsuitable for the caravan.
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Muskkat
Bon du Lac
Wis
Tehanon Fair Grounds
Woman Dies En Route to Prayer Meeting in La Porte
Mrs. Rachael Gaul aged died suddenly while en route to a prayer meeting in La Porte. She stopped at the home of Mrs. A R Smith, a friend, before her death.
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Laporte
Rachael Gaul
A.R. Smith
Elkhart Tests Ford Fire Car for Power Adoption
Elkhart plans to replace horse drawn fire apparatus at three out stations with motor power. A specially built Ford car is undergoing testing to evaluate performance and viability in service.
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Elkhart
Elkhart man awarded patent for underwater music device
Felix Gouget of Elkhart received a patent for an underwater operated musical apparatus. The invention enables musical performance or playback while submerged, signaling a creative device for aquatic environments.
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Felix Gouget
Elkhart
Postmaster Joseph T Stahl Named for Kendallville
Joseph T Stahl was named postmaster at Kendallville in a formal appointment reported this week. The announcement confirms Stahl will oversee local mail services and post office operations in Kendallville.
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Joseph T. Stahl
Kendallville
Woman Ends Life By Jumping From School Fire Escape
Kendallville police report Grace Mulligan of Rockville Ind died at 8 PM from injuries after leaping from the third floor fire escape of Kendallville public school during a Christmas entertainment. She went temporarily deranged, and after entering with her daughter as a guest of her sister teacher Jennie Blatchley, she climbed the lattice railing and jumped to the ground below. She was taken home to Noah Smith’s residence where her sister boards. The incident occurred just before Christmas vacation, causing excitement at the school.
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Kendallville
Grace Mulligan
Rockville
Ind
Mulligan
Jennie Blatchley
Noah Smith
German General Von Stockhausen Reported Killed
It is unofficially reported in London that Major General Von Stockhausen of the German army has been killed in action.
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London
von Stockhausen
Abortion charge leads to grand jury indictments in Elkhart
Two indictments returned against Dr. Alice Horton after the arrest for performing an abortion on Evelyn Gilbert who died at General Hospital Talkhart. Horton pleads not guilty and remains in custody on a $2,000 bond. Other court actions include divorces and civil cases, with routine dismissals and new appointments, plus a $275 auditor allowance in a GE receiver case.
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Superior Court
W Elkhart
Alice Horton
Elkhart
Mildred Fay
Evelyn Gilbert
General Hospital
Talkhart
Horton
Grand
Circuit Court
Della Wurst
George E. Hurst
Lena Miller
Samuel A. Miller
Moses J. Lontz
Maple City Mf. Co
Milford
Daniel M. Bechtel
William J. Deutsch
John Hippensteel
Devon C. Alshouse
Fort Wayne
Roy O'Neil
Jessie G. O'Neill
Hazel Li
Freeau
Wiliam Freeman
Viewers assess roads in several townships today
Jacob F. Wallenstein of Bauge township and Manassas Schrock of Clinton township along with J. J. Zollinger of Clinton township and Levi Piggner of Locke township inspected the Plymouth road and the West Lincoln avenue route today.
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Jacob F. Wallenstein
Bauge Township
Manassas Schrock
Clinton Township
Lincoln Avenue
J. J. Zollinger
Levi Pippinger
Locke Township
Plymouth
The Prince of Tonight at the Jefferson
The Prince of Tonight a musical comedy with Henry Woodruft in a prominent role was staged at the Jefferson last night after previously playing several seasons ago.
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Henry Woodruft
the Tefferson
Evangelistic Band Coming to First Baptist Church
The Laymen's Evangelistic band of Elkhart will direct the evening service at the First Baptist Church tomorrow. The event promises a layman driven gospel message and musical ministry to the congregation and community.
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Elkhart
Baptist Church
82 Year Old Syracuse Man Killed By Baltimore & Ohio Train
An 82 year old Syracuse resident was struck and killed by a Baltimore & Ohio fast train at about 3 30 pm while picking up coal along the tracks. He held a bucket of coal and apparently did not hear or see the approaching locomotive. Survived by his wife aged 83, four daughters and three sons, and grandchildren including Mrs. John Rink of Goshen. Funeral services scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
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Jacob Huffner
Syracuse
John Rink
North Eighth Street
Goshen
Baltimore & Ohio
Muffner
Ella Babb
Elkhart
Sarah Ackerman
Rome City
Warriett Schlabaugh
Cromwell
Florence Wogeman
Henry
John Huffner
Detroit
White Gifts for the King at First Christian Church
Christmas service titled White Gifts for the King will be held at the First Christian Church Sunday evening at 7. The program includes hymns readings and presentations of gifts by church departments. A Christmas festival for the entire Sunday school follows on Wednesday evening December 22 with devotional service and social time inviting families to attend.
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Ada Reed
Crane Ball
Jesus
Helen Krorsuch
Song
Herman
Lucile Finkenbiner
Bethlehem
Death notice for Alvin E. Simmons at Noble county home
Alvin E. Simmons, 42, died at his Noble county home. He was a son of the late Adam Simmons. Survived by four brothers and two sisters.
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Alvin E. Simmons
Noble ‘County
Adam Simmuions
Senator Shively Hospitalized in Washington D C
Senator Shively is in Providence Hospital Washington D C in serious condition as of the latest report from the capital.
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Shively
Providence Hospital
Washington, D. C
Insane Patient Confined in County Jail
Mr Taylor of Nappanee is described as an insane patient at the county jail. Pedestal frame, Nymeyer at Wohl ford.
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Mr. Taylor of
Nappanee
Seniors Win Annual Debate at Goshen College
Upper class teams from Goshen College debated the Monroe Doctrine and Pan Americanism last night. Juniors argued for affirmation while Seniors held the negative. judges Mayor S F Spohn Attorney B F Deahl and Rev R J Lemans favored the negative.
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Goshen College
United States
J. H. Warge
E. B. Miller
A. D. Hartzler
W. A. Stoltzfus
Goshen
Mt. Morris
Manchester
Jer ey Cattle Club Holds Annual Meeting in Court House
The Elkhart County Jersey Cattle Club met this afternoon in the commissioners room at the courthouse. Soc Sherwin spoke on The Laws of Breeding focusing on three principles like begets like variation and reversion to ancestors. Officers elected for 1916 include President Lloyd Neff and Secretary H S K Bartholomew with next meeting set for March 18 1916 where County Agent Metzger will speak.
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Elkhart County Jerney Cattle Club
Court House
Sot Sherwin
Sherwin
Peter Gross
Menno Yoder
Henry Dillman
J. W. Buzzard
Lloyd Neff
Lee Tea Bemiller
H. S. K. Bartholomew
Res IL
Seven year old Ivan Weaver dies of pneumonia
Ivan Weaver aged seven, son of Mr and Mrs FE Weaver of Olive township, died last night at 9 o clock of pneumonia. He is survived by his parents a sister Grace and two brothers Merrill and LeVan. Funeral Monday at 1 pm at the residence five miles northwest of Wakenausa.
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Weaver
Ivan Weaver
FE. Weaver
Olive Township
Grace
Merrill
LeVan
Waka- Nusa
Account examiners complete inspections here for holidays
W. A. Hammond of Fort Wayne and J. A. Orr of Indianapolis, field examiners from the Italian State Board of Accounts, completed their examinations here and have returned home for the holidays after staying several months.
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W. A. Hammond
Fort Wayne
J. A. Orr
Indianapolis
Italiana State Board of Accounts
Masons From Goshen Lodge Attend Dr Chas Xeohnline Funeral
A delegation of Masons from Goshen lodge F and A M I O treasurer to New Paris this morning to take charge of the funeral of Dr G Chas Xeohnline.
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Goshen Lodge
New Paris
G. Chas
Stabbed Man in South Bend Robbery After Street Attack
Harry Burk of South Bend says Stella Brown, colored, stabbed him on a street and robbed him of 125 dollars. Investigating officers report the incident occurred downtown with Burk sustaining injuries. Brown is described as a local resident and is sought for questioning.
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Harry Burk
South Bend
Stella Brown
Goshen High to Face Sturgis in February Showdown
The Goshen High basketball squad travels to Sturgis on February 4, 1916, for a key game. Sturgis plans a return visit to Goshen on February 19, continuing the season series between the teams.
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Goshen
Sturgis
Quail Season Closes Monday After Forty Day Run
The open quail season will close Monday. It began November 106th day and continued for forty days under the law.
Prominent Man Baxter Dies at Waterloo Home
Prominent figure Thomas J. Baxter died at his Waterloo residence, with reports noting his notable standing in the community. Details on cause or funeral arrangements are not provided in the fragment.
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Thomas J. “Baxter
Waterloo
100000 Extra Vote Offer Closes Tonight at 9
The Democrat campaign offers 100000 extra votes free with every $10 in subscriptions, ending at 9 tonight with office doors closing. Subscriptions rushed today as the campaign nears its end, with a final close at 10 o clock Christmas Eve.
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Democrat
Robbery Attempt In Indiana University Dormitory Dream
Miss Leah Blue a Napanee teacher in Bloomington Indiana dreamed a man held her arm and woke to find a thief trying to remove her wrist watch. She screamed and the robber fled.
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League House
Indiana University
Bloomington
Leah Blue
Meetings Continue in Stonex Hall Under Redeemer Army
Mrs. Major Bram of the Redeemer's Army based in Chicago will carry on the nightly meetings in Stonex hall with assistance from Mrs. Alice Hammond and others, following the absence of the Samaritan Rescue Mission in the city.
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Major Bram
the Redeemer's Army
Chicago
Wil
Stonex Hall
Alice Hammond
Mark Shrock Sings Solo At Vesper Service
Mark Shrock will sing a solo at the vesper service at the First Methodist church tomorrow. The pastor will deliver a Christmas sermon and Christmas hymns will be sung. The choir will give a program of Christmas music on December 26.
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Mark Shrock
Governor signs inmate transfer papers to Indiana Reformatory
Governor Ralston has signed transfer papers for 18 inmates from the Michigan City state prison who will be sent to the Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville.
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Ralston
Michigan City
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Murdock Partners Profited From Gas Plant Sales in Indiana
Samuel Murdock of Lafayette and associates sold gas plants in 16 Indiana and Ohio cities to a New York syndicate, generating enormous profits for the group and reshaping regional energy holdings.
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Indiana
Ohio
New York
Samuel Murdock
Lafayette
South Bend Poultry Show to Open in January 2024
The annual South Bend Poultry and Pet Stock Association show is planned for January 2024 in South Bend. Organizers invite participants and spectators to attend the event showcasing poultry and related stock.
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South Bend
South Bend Pawtry and Pet Stock Association
Has Biz Valuation St Joseph County Tax Figures
The county shows a total valuation of 54 1569 280 and a derived tax near 2 000 000. This item notes district scale finance and tax implications for local government.
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St. Joseph County
Tonsillitis Epidemic Hits Indiana Students
An across state report from Indiana details a widespread tonsillitis outbreak affecting thousands of school children in multiple communities. Schools indicate high absenteeism as local clinics see rising patient loads and families seek treatment.
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Indiana
Elbert Hubbard Estate Reported At 397845 Value
Elbert Blubbard listed as Lusitanian victim with an estate valued at 397845 in the record. Proceedings outline the distribution plan and eligible heirs under the estate docket filed this week.
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Elbert Hubbard
Elbert Blubbard
Wanted Woman Seeks Room and Board Exchange
A note from Rowell Care describes a Democrat seeking a female roommate to provide housing and meals in exchange for board and room services. No additional details or contact information provided.
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Rowell
Democrat
First Institute of Present Season at Indian Creek
The first farmers institute for 1915 16 was held today at the Indian Creek church in Jefferson township with speakers R L Thompson of Topeka and Mrs Elizabeth Stanley of Liberty Local talent assisted Topics included More and Better Live Stock Crop Rotation in Farm Management To Poor Man s Opportunity The Modern Home and Its Equip Housekeeping vs Homemaking Stepping Stones to Success County Agent Metzger spoke this afternoon This evening's program will be home talent Officers are Chairman Burns Stark Secretary Mrs Frank Campbell.
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Indian Creek
Farmers’ Institute
Jefferson Township
R. L. Thompson
Topeka
Elizabeth Stanley
Liberty
Metzger
The
Institute
Burns Stark
Frank Campbell
Officers Elected At Goshen Medical Society Meeting
The Goshen Medical Society at Goshen hospital elected officers for the year. President Dr. W. D. Page and Vice President Dr. W. B. Kreider led a session that included Dr. D. L. Miller reviewing Chicago hospital clinics. Secretary Dr. I. J. Becknell and Treasurer Dr. EK Ash, Director Dr. L. Dreese, Librarian Dr. A. C. Yoder were also chosen.
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Goshen
W. B. Kreider
I. J. Becknell
EK. Ash
L. Dreese
A. C. Yoder
Mrs Banta Hosts West Jefferson Society Tea
Mrs. John Banta entertained yesterday afternoon at her West Jefferson street home in honor of Mrs. Fred Banta.
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John Banta
West
Jefferson Street
Fred Banta
Christmas dinners and gifts urged for the poor
Those who wish to give Christmas dinners to poor people should notify the trustee's office, phone 558, at once. All clothing and toys should be sent to the trustee's office. Any organization or individual wanting a list of the worthy poor can obtain it by calling the trustee at the same place. Santa Claus letters are arriving and anyone wishing to act as Santa Claus can receive a letter by calling the trustee's office.
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Santa Claus
G W W S Defeats Ligonier High 42 to 20
The G W W S easily beat Ligonier High School 42 to 20 last evening. D Landis starred, with J Landis Detweiler Paine forw ards Lohrer guards. Next Wednesday the team travels to Mishawika.
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G. WW. S
Ligonier High School
Ligonier
D. Landis
J. Landis
Detweiler
Paine
Landis
Lohrer
Mishawika
Daniel Worcester Sr. Dies. Last Surviving Uncle Tom Actor
Daniel Worcester Sr. who created the Uncle Tom role in the dramatization of Uncle Tom's Cabin died at the Vermont Soldiers Home in Bennington. He was the last surviving cast member from the 1851 Lowell Mass. premiere of the play.
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Daniel Worcester, Sr
Uncle Tom
Vermont
Bennington
Lowell
Mass
Rumors Tie Warden Fogarty Resignation to Michigan City Race
Rumors run that Warden Fogarty of the Michigan City prison may resign. J B Faulkner and Fred Miller of Michigan City and BE Ewomey of So Bende are named as candidates for the post.
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Fogarty
Michigan City
J. B. Faulkner
Fred Miller
BE. F. Ewomey
So. Bende
Christmas Day Post Office Hours in Goshen
The Goshen post office will stay open until 9 a.m. on Christmas Day. One full city delivery will occur and rail routes will be served. Parcel post deliveries will be made all day.
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Goshen
Four Pennies Collected After Bank Robbery Probe
Coroner Treash reports on a road north of Cornmin uncovering four pennies tied to a recent Co runna bank robbery. The coins are linked to the crime and await further investigation.
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Treash
Happy Hollow Farm Recorded in Jefferson Township
M Franklin and Clara V Eisenhour record 0.78 acre Happy Hollow Farm in Jefferson township detailing ownership and parcel name. Local land records document farm name and location for public registry and property rights.
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Happy Hollow
M. Franklin
Clara V. Eisenhour
Jefferson Township
Wrestlers Biliter and Smith Due at Blazed Trail Garage
John Biliter and Joe Smith will engage in a wrestling match at the Blazed Trail garage in Ligonier. The bout takes place Wednesday night, December 22, with local fans invited to witness the clash.
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Ligonier
John Biliter
Joe Smith
Blazed Trail Garage
Mrs Hulwick Undergoes Operation At Goshen Hospital
Mrs Charles Hulwick underwent an operation at Goshen hospital yesterday afternoon.
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Charles Hulwick
Goshen Hospital
Births: A son for Mr and Mrs Robert S Herold Elkhart
A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Herold of Elkhart.
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Robert S. Herold
Elkhart
Wells Fargo Report Highlights Heaviest Business in Years
The Wells Fargo report marks the heaviest business activity in years, underscoring strong market momentum across sectors. Analysts note sustained demand, rising outputs, and solid financial indicators fueling growth through the period.
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Wells-Fargo Report
Local Notices From Dayton County Aging News
Fifty years ago death claims Dayton child aged 10 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kindig Nancy Levount aged 17 oldest daughter of John Levount died last Friday Dr F M Yearman surgeon in 30th Indiana regiment returned home on Tuesday Dr W W Wickham and Miss Kendall wed in Goshen on Thanksgiving Milton Juday and Miss Mary Fudge wed last Thursday J T Jacob Leng wed Miss Mell Mc Neal both of this county Saturday Donor festival for Rev BD Pudford to be held Hascall Hall next Thursday George D Evans former Violett house landlord now of Clarence In visiting here he is in lumber and coal trade A boy of J C Gibson New Paris shot in face while drawing load from an old gun barrel one eye torn out and deep gash in forehead.
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Dayton
Joseph Kindig
Nancy Levount
John Levount
F. M. Yearman
30Th Indiana Regiment
W. W. Wickham
Kendall
Goshen
Milton Juday
Mary Fudge
J. BD. Osborne
J. T. Jacob Leng
Mel
Knights lodge to be formed in Nappanee soon
Twenty five years ago notes show a Knights of Pythias lodge planned for Nappanee while local obituaries recount deaths including Will McNair the Goshen wood carver in Grand Rapids and Mrs Samuel Smetzer in Jefferson township. Marriages tied to Delta and Benton counties appear with family details and community updates.
Bus Service Between Midlebury and City Noted
The motor bus running between Midlebury and this city carries full loads and passengers praise the service. The rig is comfortable with speed and regular trips. Buses depart Middlebury at 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. and Goshen at 5:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.
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Mid-lebury
Middlebury
Goshen
Taft to Address Knife and Fork Club in South Bend
Former U S president William H Taft United States senator John S Williams of Mississippi and Michigan governor Woodbridge N Ferris will speak to the Knife and Fork club at the Oliver Hotel in South Bend next Tuesday night Dinner will be served promptly at o clock
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William H. Taft
United States
John S. Williams
Mississippi
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Michigan
Knife and Fork Club
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
Elkhart Residents Protest Water Quality
Elkhart residents complain about poor water quality and have sent samples to the state chemist for analysis to determine contaminants and safety.
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Elkhart
Victim of Apoplexy in Kendallville Home
Victor Pwitchell aged 47 died of apoplexy after being seized while alighting from bed at his Kendallville residence. Police reported the death as sudden. no foul play suspected.
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Victor, Pwitchell
Kendallville
First 1916 Auto Licenses Displayed At Rexall
The first 1916 automobile licenses are shown in a display at the Rexall drug store. The cards feature black letters and figures on white, including men’s pocket books and related items from Lacker trays, Nymeyer & Wohlford.
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Rexall Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
PRI
Maries
Thirty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
Elkhart City Court
Thomas Maloney
George Davis
Ubrella Menders
Wakarusa
Gosden
A. E. Simmons
Nymeyer
Wohlford
Jersey Cattle Club
Mortuary Record
Masons
Goshen Medical Society
Christmas Mail
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Will McNair
Grand Rapids
Charles F. Neufer
Lulu Taylor
Delta O
Samuel Smetzer
M. A. Cornell
Fred Copeland
Middlebury Township
Franklin W. Cline
Hattie
Nicholas Rieth
Lagrange County
Rebecca ‘Vance
Martin Vance
Benton Township
Benton
Musser
Vance Farm
Lutheran Church
Harry Whitmer
Cc. C. Reynolds
Theresa Egbert
Hascall
Mitchell
Nymeyer & Wohlford
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