Council Rejects Franchises After Executive Session
The common council held an informal session to review tele phone and heating franchise applications from Pearce Construction Co and Farmers' Mutual Telephone Co. A majority appears ready to oppose Pearce’s light supply and may block heat privileges, while skepticism over prior Wilber L. Stonex dealings grows. The Farmers' Mutual franchise also faces likely defeat.
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Pearce Construction Co
Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Co
Common Council
Shaffer
Chicago
Wilber L. Stonex
Alderman
E. E. Mummert
Pearce Company
Pearce
Slot Machine Offenders Bond for Court Appearance
Tony Grove Jack Stutsman Milton Alery and Samuel Burnstein appeared in court this morning each posting bonds of 150 dollars for their appearance in cases brought by the grand jury for allowing slot machines in their businesses. Trials not set. authorities vow crackdown on gambling devices amid Indiana-wide efforts. Senator Christian Holler died in South Bend at 68, a leading Republican and large landowner.
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Pearance
Tony Grove
Jack Stutsman
Milton M. Alery
Samuel Burnstein
Lou W. Vail
Mesers Grove
Stutsman
Allery
Indiana
Christian Holler
South Bend
State
Senate
Township assessors form permanent group appoints officers
The township assessors formed a permanent organization Thursday afternoon electing E. O. Pfeiffer of Elkhart as president and T. H. Seward of Jonesboro as secretary and treasurer A legislative committee was named to draft a bill to raise assessors salaries Current pay in townships under 25 000 is 2 dollars a day The proposed bill would set 2 50 to 5 dollars a day for towns under 5 000 and for those from 5 000 to 25 000 the plan calls for graduated salaries not exceeding 1 50
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E. O. Pfeiffer
Elkhart
T. H. Seward
Jonesboro
Goshen News Snapshots and Local Happenings
J N travels by Big Four train to Milford praising Ed Higbee and his family. Goshen High School Athletic Association opts to forgo caps to fund a spring track coach and wall case. American Express introduces two wagons to handle holiday rush. Sociological Institute advertises in Success magazine run by Wilson Rooze and George Harper. Mrs Chas Prahl suffers a sore hand from a hot iron burn. Mark Twain correspondence arrives for Dora Burns regarding attorney L W Vail. City council to meet December 29 to review franchise reports. schools dismiss for two weeks of holiday break. tomorrow is the year's shortest day.
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Goshen High School Athletic Association
The
Sociological Institute of
Goshen
Sociological Institute
Wilson Rooze
George Harper
Coal hauled by buyers reaches South Bend yards
Two car loads of hard coal arrived in South Bend yesterday. Buyers who secured the coal sent drags to the railroad yards and paid the hauling expenses themselves. The shipment was disposed of in half ton lots.
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South Bend
Elkhart Men Arrested in South Bend Robbery Attempt
Fred Warner an itinerant umbrella repairer aged 56 and Martin Peterson alias Lyonen 24 with injuries and alleged arms trade were among four Elkhart men arrested in South Bend at 10 45 pm on charges of attempted highway robbery. Claude Davenport was threatened and Judge Feldman may sentence the group to Michigan City penitentiary one to three years. Warner reportedly married a Stengel girl at Bristol and draws a pension used for drinking.
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Fred Warner
Michigan
Martin Peterson
Lyonen
William Sparklin
Andrew Rhodes
Elkhart
South Bend
Claude Davenport
McWeeny
Feldman
Michigan City
Warner
Stengel
Bristol
Junior Guild Bazaar Opens at Hubbell Home
Large crowd attends the opening of the Junior Guild Bazaar hosted by Mrs. Frank G. Hubbell. The south parlor displays candies, fancyWork, toys and Christmas items while the pink and green dining room offers decorations and refreshments. The Guild includes Misses Helen Chamberlain Mildred Stonex Marie Starr Margaret Russ Helen Hubbell Mary Jackson Mary Fobes Louise Beane and Louise Latta.
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Junior Guild
Frank G. Hubbell
Hubbell
Kate Jackson
Helen Chamberlain
Mildred Stonex
Marie Starr
Margaret Russ
Helen Hubbell
Mary Jackson
Mary Fobes
Louise Beane
Louise Latta
Boyer Unveils New Gilding Settee Patent at Elks Club
A. P. Boyer introduces a new gilding settee patent by Goshen Manufacturing shown at the Elks club rooms. The swing, based on the rocking chair principle, is similar in motion to the common lawn swing and is the first produced and donated to the Elks for a Christmas to New Year fair.
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Goshen Manufacturing Company
Elks’ Club Rooms
Boyer
Elks’ Rooms
Elks
Greenwalt Wins 5000 Damages Against Lake Shore Railroad
In LaGrange circuit court a jury awarded Mary E. Greenwalt 5000 against the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern after she was struck by a train near Butler DeKalb county on January 1 1901. Olds and Doughman argued no negligence and the case will be appealed.
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LaGrange
Mary E. Greenwalt
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad
Prisoner in Elkhart rooms faces charges and Bucklen eyes deals
Lydia Ludwig a 17 year old South Bend girl was held prisoner by Charles Oxander in Elkhart. Oxander pled not guilty and was jailed 90 days with a $50 fine. Herbert E Bucklen was in New York buying equipment for an Elkhart to Chicago electric line, signaling$1,000,000 in material as plans progress. The city franchise fight for South Bend lingers. Dora Beers funeral set at German Evangelical church Sunday. The Gulmyer family resisted bond talks as public interest rose.
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Elkhart
Lydia Ludwig
South Bend
Charles Oxander
Frampton
Misa Ludwig
Oxander
Raymer
New York
Herbert E. Bucklen
Chicago
Bucklen
Dora Beers
German Evangelical Church
John Gulmyer
Gulmyer
North American Portland Cement Company Issues Prospectus
Warsaw Indiana based North American Portland Cement Company issues a prospectus offering stock. George W McCarter president Robert W Suteliff secretary Milton E Graves vice president G W McCarter treasurer. 320 acre lease by Little Eagle Lake promises marl deposits 200 acres deep 8 20 feet. Factory on peninsula expects 60 cents per barrel. old plant costs 100 to 150 per barrel. Target 1000 barrels daily 365000 yearly. John F Dayin analyzes Eagle Lake marl calls it best quality. Hunter & Co. bankers endorse bonds. Dividends 5 percent quarterly, rising to 20 percent in years ahead.
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North American Portland Cement Company
Warsaw
Ind
George W. McCarter
Robert W. Suteliff
Milton E. Graves
G. W. McCarter
Little Eagle Lake
Wartaw Company
John F Dayin
Indiana Works
Sandusky Portland Cement Co
Syracuse
Eagle Lake
Hunter & Co
New York
Modern Samaritans elect officers for ensuing year
The Modern Samaritans of the World held a regular session last Thursday and named officers for the year: President H L Wean, Vice President Wm Collins, Secretary George Rimpler, Treasurer J Dembufeky, Chaplain Wam Keller, Master at Arms F Roy, Inner Guard Jno Harper, Outer Guard August Rupold, Trustee 3 years Dr C W Merrill. Indiana turkeys scarce. Goshen dealers seek 18 to 20 cents per pound as Christmas prices rise. J W Jackman of DeKalb County threatens $10,000 suit for alleged campaign misrepresentation regarding the garnishee bill in 1901.
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Modern Samaritans of the World
H. L. Wean
Wm. Collins
George Rimpler
J. Dembufeky
Wam. Keller
F. Roy
Jno
The
Indianapolis News
Central West
J. W. Jackman
DeKalb County
Jackman
Pathfinders Offer Event in McNaughton Hall Monday
The Pathfinders plan an Monday December 29 gathering in McNaughton hall with music by Wolf and Speyerle. Irene Kauffman and Marie Unrue lead the invitations committee. Dean Oechtering of Mishawaka remains in critical condition at Fort Wayne with doubtful recovery per Dr Rosenthal.
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Pathfinders
McNaughton Hall
Wolf and
Speyerle
Irene Kauffman
Marie Unrue
Dean Oechtering
Mishawaka
Fort Wayne
Rosenthal
Plan to employ convicts for brick paving roads
State geologist Blatchley proposes to ask lawmakers for funds to hire a specialist to study Indian road materials. He favors the state buying shale land for a convict brick plant to be used on public roads and suggests placing 500 convicts to make bricks under guard, with bricks sold to townships and counties for road paving, possibly creating or relocating a prison.
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W. 5S. Blatchley
Mr. Blatchley
Indiana
Special Christmas church services across several parishes
The notice lists Christmas services at First English Lutheran First Baptist First Presbyterian First Reformed First Christian Fifth Avenue M K church and First Church of Christ Scientist with sermons by various pastors and student W H Christy. Stephen Culp of D W Neidig farm suffers a malignant knee infection and blood poisoning, leaving the farm for city residence next Monday.
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First English Lutheran Church
W. H. Christy
Chicago Seminary
First Baptist
Christ
Presbyterian Church
First Reformed Church
First Christian Church
Fifth Avenue M
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Lincoln Avenue
Stephen Culp
D. W. Neidig
Mr. Culp
Creacent Street
New Stamp Series Features Historic Portraits
A new postage stamp series will soon be released. The two cent stamp will bear McKinley’s head replacing Washington’s, the eight cent stamp shows Martha Washington, the thirteen cent stamp features ex-President Harrison, and the five cent displays Abraham Lincoln.
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McKinley
Washington
Martha Washington
Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
Notice to Pythians for Bowser Funeral at Goshen
Calanthe Lodge No 41 members are asked to meet at 1 30 PM next Monday to attend the funeral of Dr J M Bowser. Bowser belonged to the K of P lodge at Nappanee but Goshen lodge will conduct the service. A Christmas entertainment occurred last night at Allery school house one mile west of town Miss Myers teacher.
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Goshen
Calanthe
Allery
Miss. Myers
Theatre Project Planned by Fourteen Jonesboro Men
Fourteen Jonesboro businessmen plan to construct a $10,000 theatre. Local civic notes report on charity pensions, missing youths, and holiday events.
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Jonesboro
Death in court hall after nervous witness cross examination
Benjamin Garver, a Bremen liveryman and witness in a $10,000 case against the L. & M. railroad, died suddenly in the county courthouse corridor. Coroner Rennoe holds an inquest. witnesses say he became nervous after cross examination and appeared agitated before taking poison to avoid further testimony. He left a bundle at the livery with his name on it. He is survived by a wife, two children, and brothers.
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Benjamin Garver
Bremen
Bowman
Elkhart
Union
Migha
Nk Bowman
Lal Company
County Court House
Garver
Carbo
Rennoe
Th Garver
Selivery
C. W. Miller
J. 8
Drakaben
Kendallville bail chair factory pledge home capital
Local notes report Kendallville considering a bail chair factory with home capital. The Waterloo post office faced a week of blank orders. Obituaries list Mrs. Mary Bingham and Jacob Gage among the deceased. Reports from Kankakee fur trappers note prime fur fall. Smallpox cases in Waterloo rising then recovering. A mix of local incidents includes a poisoning, a death from intoxication, and a Bible biography reference.
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Kendallville
Knights of Pyth
Wawaka
Noble County
Waterloo
Mary Bingham
W. B. Bingham
Grange
Jacob Gage
LaGrange County
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James B. Bole
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Kosciusko
Silas Holler
Isabella Bowman
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New Paria
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Probate
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Clyde W. Bechtel
Mary Bimons
Amasa Cripe
Simon's Goshen
John W. Fieldhouse
Gilbert G. Gootveld
Allendale
Briggsdale Imp. Co
Briggsdale
Henry Gilman
Sarah J. Castetter
Studebaker’s
Clara A. Hoover
George W. Fager
Rosenbgr’s
Nappanee
Wm. Harris
Concord
John B. Smith
Emma A. Heber
Smith's
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Forest E. Hughes
Strong’s
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J. N
Milford
Ed Higbee
Meeting of Athletic Association
Wil Kun
American Express Company
Wille Weyburmm
Chas. Prahl
South Eighth Street
L. Clemens
Dora Burns
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
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L. W. Vail
Junior Guild Bazaar
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North American Company
Pathfinders’ Ball
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Emere
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the News Dealer
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Middlebury Independent
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Elliot
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Fifth Street
Owl Club
Ed Neidig
Pedro
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Miss Foulks
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Margaret Allen
Geo. P. Rowell, Jr
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Frank Leib
Ann Arbor
Ray Silverman
Kalamazoo
Detroit
Kate Ablfeld
Jap Andrews
Kenton
Ohio
Mary’s University At
Southend
Jolly
Nelly McHenry
Mr. Adams
Harold Keith
Walter
Clyde Myers
Ray Elsen
Purdue
Frank Boulton
Crawfordville
John H. Roberts
Grand Rapids
Perfection Bakery
William Flotow
J. M. Ober
B. P. C. Ellis
No. 13
Joseph T. Fanning
Board of
Grand Trustees
Fanning
Benjamin
Suspee
Jane McElroy
Kosciusko County
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Long Lake
Kankakee
Hamilton
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Ray
Adamscout
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Fort New Haven
M. E
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