Parfitt Studio Fire Destroys Gallery in Inferno Origin
Fire swept the William Parfitt photography gallery and art studio at Lincoln avenue and Third Street early Sunday, inflicting an insurance covered loss estimated between two thousand five hundred and three thousand dollars. The blaze began on the second floor, with theories ranging from electric short circuit to incendiary origins. Fire Chief Snobarger and Mr. Parfitt inspected the ruins, noting water and wiring damage, while the building’s owner plans free photography of any formerly insured properties within seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parfitt
Lincoln Avenue
Third Street
We Tock
J. Parfitt
T. O. Kessler
Immel, Hess & Foulks
EE. Mummert
J . Gartshull
George R. Harper
J. B. Whippy
Mr. Warfite
Aaron Burkley
Main Street
Isciranee
Suushas
Sudio
Snobarger
Parfitt
Pariitz
State officers in Indianapolis face possible housecleaning
Gov Hanly plans a broad inquiry across Indiana state offices including the treasurer Supreme Court Clerk Brown and Attorney General Miller amid questions about the Storms case. Silence ends Tuesday as Storms promises a first statement of the new year and the secretary of state says 28,000 dollars will be paid into the state treasury to keep funds ready.
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Supreme Court
Brown
Miller
Storms
Secretary of State
State Treasury
Milford Man Insane and Jailed for Inquest
Arthur Kirkpatrick of Milford, 35, was taken to Warsaw and jailed awaiting an insanity inquest. He has behaved oddly for months, shown demented tendencies, but is not violent. Neighbors report trouble as he is very weak. He is a carpenter by trade and will be taken to Long Clamm as soon as possible.
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Arthur Kirkpatrick
Kosciusko County
Milford
Warsaw
Kirkpatrick
Kirktek
Gs Uned
Long
CMM
Hillsdale Note Cites Rugg and Bart Pats Trick
Lagrange denies involvement as a Hillsdale Michigan note mentions Rugg and Bart Pats executing a trick. The fragment suggests a political or social crowd event with unspecified outcome and local figures.
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Rugg of
Lagrange
Hillsdale, Mich
Bart
Object of Depositions in Go shen Disbarment Case
In LaPorte on January 1 the defense aimed to secure testimony for the disbarment trial against Judge J C Richter and attorneys W E Higgins and Wm B. The deposition content sought to question conduct of Mayor Darrow and other defendants, claiming prior professional issues in similar cases.
Pardoned Man Marries After Release Riles Ohio Case
Marvin Kuhns, pardoned by Nov Herrick of Ohio on Christmas Day, wed Mrs Kiote THacans, widow, in Albion. Kuhns had been serving a life sentence for murder when police shot and killed officers during his capture in Chuvatseo.
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Marvin Kuhns
Herrick
Ohio
Albion
Tnd
fKiote Thacans
Korhns
Chuvabtseo
Nest Deat
Court Session Opens As Edmands Case Heads Docket
Elkhart circuit court reconvenes with the trial of Dr. S A Edmands slated to lead the docket. A petit jury reports for the first time this term as filings include Silver Bros claiming 15 against John F McChire related to the Catherine Alwine estate. Officials adjourn to Jay citing New Years and local marriages list William Benefrow Packer New Paris and Bessie Mearle Brothers Goshen among attendees.
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Elkhart
Dr. S. A. Edmands
Petit Jury
Silver Bros. Today
John F. McChire
Catherine Alwine
Board of County Commissioners
Jay
Williaa If
Aany
Delta E. Benefrow
William A. Packer
Goshen
Bessie Mearle Brothers
New Paris
New Year's Cards From South Bend Lit by Lawyers
KE E Maymert the lawyer issued novel New Year's cards this year in the form of a night draft for 365 happy days. Edward J We, manager of the Auditorium and Oliver Opera House in South Bend, mailed New Year's cards extending the compliments of the seas to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. E. Maymert
Edward J. We
Oliver Opera House
South Bend
Parker Brothers-Mearle wedding at Goshen home
William A. Parker son of Rev. W G Parker of Goshen and Miss Bessie Mearle Brothers of New Paris were married this afternoon at the groom’s father’s home. The groom is employed by Crane & Co in Chicago where they will reside. The couple are popular young people. Indiana traction lines, will not draw nip wes as report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Parker
W. G. Parker
Goshen
Bessie Mearle Brothers
New Paris
Parker
Crane & Co
Chicago
Poultry Show Opens Featuring Pigeons Dogs and Pets
The Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Poultry Pigeon Dog and Pet Show opens its second annual event in the McNaughton building armory. Exhibits include fan-tail pigeons from Major George W Freyermuth valued 25 to 200 dollars and dogs from E H Guy valued at 5000 and 5000. A pen of white rats attracts attention as advance entrants come from Benton Harbor and northern Indiana.
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Indiana
Southern
Michigan
Poultry
Armory
McNaugton
George W. Freyermuth
South Bend
E. H. Guy
Lagcinge
Benton Harbor
Mich
1906 Arrives With Goshen’s Industrial Boom Continued
Goshen welcomes 1906 with open shops and steady business as post office and banks remain closed. 1905 proved the most industrially successful year, real estate rose to new highs, population nears 11,000, and factories operate at full force. The Warsaw Goshen interurban electric line project looms as a major future development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Warsaw-Goshen
Divided Farm Lands Of David Matthews In Elkhart County
David Matthews divides 470 acres he owned near New Paris among four children after living on the Elkhart county farm since birth. Geo Matthews gets 80 acres near Milford, Leonard 100 near Milford, Melvin H E Matthews 160 in Jackson township, and Mrs J B Gattshall 130 acres in Kosciusko county. A life estate remains for David Matthews with eight acres reserved for his daughter.
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David Matthews
New Paris
Ust
Elkhart
Geo. Matthews
Milford
Leonard Matthews
Melvin HE Matthews
Jackson Township
Elkhart County
J. B. Gattshall
Goshen
Kosciusko County
Mr. Matthews
Elbwart County
Olu Seres
Matthews
Geshen
Gas Power Tests Planned for Lake Shore Interurban Cars
The Lake Shore plans gasoline motor car tests on the Cleveland to Sandusky line. If successful, about twelve new cars will be added for local traffic to ease Frey interurban demand and meet growing travel needs.
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Lake Shore
Iris
Cleveland
Sandusky
Lake
Election of Officers Postponed at Commercial Exchange
The election of officers and directors for the Commercial Exchange, to be held this evening in the Exchange rooms, has been postponed to next Monday evening due to the absence of several current officers from the city.
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Comercial Exchange
Kuckuck Murder Trial Delayed by Grandfather’s Death
The Kuckuck murder trial at Auburn was continued until Tuesday morning due to the sudden death of Anthony Zonker Sr., grandfather of the murdered boy Anthony Zonker Jr. The elder Zonker was a litigant in local matters.
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Kuckuck
Auburn
Anthony Zonker
Anthony Zonker, Jr
Sick List Improves at Local Homes
Mrs. Menno Blough of 618 South Sixth street is slowly improving after a weeklong illness. The Clark family on Crescent street reports their child, who had pneumonia, is also improving.
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Menno Blough
South Sixth Street
C. G. Clark
Crescent Street
Severe wrist injury after hotel fall in South Bend
Luther Swinghart sustained a very severely strained wrist after a fall at the Oliver hotel in South Bend on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Swinghart
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
Local trains annulled during New Year period
Local freight trains on the Lake Shore and Big Four were annulled today due to New Year observances. Service disruption affected schedules and freight movements across regional lines, with authorities advising customers to expect delays and alternative arrangements.
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Lake Shore
Big Four
Accidentally Shot While Playing With Revolver
Sunday morning near Madison street Carlisle Grisamer was shot in the thigh when Frank Whaisely’s revolver discharged as he returned it to his pocket. The bullet lodged in the groin after glancing along the thigh bone. doctors planned X ray location and possible removal if feasible.
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Carlisle Grisamer
Frank Kaisely
Madison Street
Race Bank
Frank Whaisely
Grisamer
South Main Street
First 1906 Meeting Sets Council Seats and Succession
The common council opens its first 1908 session with Jas O Smith and Myron J Rhodes taking seats under rulings by the attorney generals. Smith must resign as Fourth ward councilman and a successor will be elected within 1 to 15 days, John Gotham being the likely choice. Until May 7 the council includes a mix of Republican and Democratic members led by Mayor Lowry and Clerk Bender, with continuity until Gotham, Rhodes, and others take changes after May 7. Mayor Kohler starts September 1 and Clerk Foster at a later date.
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Jas. O. Smith
Myron J. Rhodes
Miller
Troyer
Smith
Fourth Ward
John Gotham
Lowry
Bender
Rhodes
Hartzler
Knox
Widner
Dover
Gotham
Jenner
Winebrenner
Menaugh
Wogeman
Rimpler
Greene
McGarvey
Kohler
Foster
Andrew Puschman Resigns to Open First Class Tailor Shop
Andrew Puschman, a well known cutter and tailor, resigns from Eli Goldstein to launch a first class tailor shop with a line of imported and American woolens. He will make salts, overcoats, and trousers at reasonable prices and also offer pressing, repairing and cleaning. He is a practical tailor and cutter familiar to Goshen citizens.
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Andrew’ Puschman
Eli Goldstein
Puschman
Goshen
Suspect Milfordites Prompt Milford Holdups
Milford residents are suspected of involvement in recent holdups. A vigilance committee has been organized to address the situation and watch for suspicious activity.
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Milford
Sink hole reported on the Niles street
A real sink hole forms on Niles Street prompting local responders to close the area for safety. Municipal crews assess the site as residents seek updates on repairs and access.
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Niles
Smallpox Quarantine Ties Millersburg Home
Millersburg is under a smallpox scare with quarantine enforced on the Franklin Dewey farm one mile north. Mrs. Willard Stabler, who visited relatives in Ohio, returned with her children after her brother contracted the disease. One child is ill and authorities order limited visitation as the situation develops.
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Millersburg
Willard Stabler
Franklin Dewey
Miller letter to Postmaster Sherwin cited in grand jury
The text of a letter from Attorney General Charles W Miller to Postmaster Sherwin is described as photographed for federal grand jury inspection after being found ripped and pasted in a post office wastebasket in Goshen Indiana on September 2. The letter says Miller spoke with Mr Huffman about his visit to Goshen and that Huffman understands himself to be all right.
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Sherwin
Federal Grand Jury
Miller
D. Sherwin
Goshen
Indiana
Dal
Notable New Year Dinners End After 26 Years in Clinton
On January 1 a Clinton township tradition began with New Year's dinners hosted by the Zollinger Dewey and Berkey families. The smooth custom featured a rule to settle any quarrels before dining. only one dispute occurred, resolved amicably. Zollinger died in 1892, Berkey survives, Dewey and Mrs. Zollinger died, and the dinners ended after 1905 when Zollinger’s chair remained vacant.
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USOT
Clinton Township
Joseph Zollinger
O. F. Dewey
David Berkey
East Jefferson Street
Mr. Dewey
Zollinger
Joan E. Baker
Gandy Named Contender for District Chairman Post
Harry L. Gandy editor of the Lagrange Democrat is endorsed by Allen county Democrats for district chairman and state central committee member to succeed A. A. Adams of Columbia City. He carries 46 Allen county votes and aims for a majority with delegations from Lagrange and DeKalb counties while O. H. Downey of DeKalb also seeks the chair.
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Harry L. Gandy
Lagrange
DeKalb
O. H. Downey
DeKalb County
Death of E. C. Wilson's Father in De Graff
A telegram reported the death of E C Wilson's father at his De Graff Ohio home this morning. He was 84 years old.
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E. C. Wilson
de Graff, O
Plymouth Democrats Meet to Pick District Chairman
Democrats of the Thirteenth district will convene in Plymouth on Thursday to choose a district chairman to succeed James C. Fletcher of Knox. Fletcher, not seeking re election, may accept if chosen and is urged to run for Congress against Brick. Delegates from Marshall County will back James A. Bell of Elkhart for the post. Tyre delegates attend without instructions. Delegates travel to Plymouth via South Bend and the ward.
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Plymouth
James C. Fletcher
Knox
Fletcher
Marshall County
Odeanorrats
ON. Stevens
Sehior Board
James A. Bell
Elkhart
Tyre
South Bend
Vardalia
Social year ends with New Year dinners and gatherings
Society notes from South Fifth and surrounding streets recap six annual New Year dinners among the Bevers Anda Croop families, plus HOLIDAY gatherings at 207 North Third Street, South Sixth Street, and West Water Street. Harpist Miss Druscilla Coats and violinist Mr. Guy Dansaman provided music. about 150 guests attended the Johnsons’ reception.
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South Fifth Street
W. H. Bevers
Rey
A. (. Anda
Chicago
la Mar
P. J. Croup
Croop
Anda
L. J. Johnson
H. E. Johnson
North Third Street
Druscilla Coats
Guy Dansaman
Davenport
Elkhart
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Ao Don
Hanly
Indianapolis
Dar
Port Wayne
Jim
Indiana Traction Ines
Wes
of the Common Council
State of Indiana
Gandy
The
Twelfth District Democratic Committee
Helen Tiedemann
St! South Seventh Street
Mazie Jenkinson
Bessie Noble
East Washington Street
Ruby Abbott
Helen Hawks
Joyce Kinney
West Water Street
Jeanne Anderson
Henrietta Parks
Kendallville
Charlotte Fleming
Steinmetz
Caroline Steinmetz
John
Ed Steinmetz
City
Will
Nicholas
Syracuse
Elwood
Joseph
Sadie Gallagher
South Third Street
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