Saloon Fight Leaves Griffith Injured and Standoff at Office
In a late Saturday clash at O. V Walker's, blacksmith Jack Griffith was stabbed by Jos Yocum after a quarrel over insults. Griffith, injured, was taken to Dr. Asa’s clinic and jailed. Yocum faced assault charges. A separate break-in at the interurban ticket office failed. a thief, tallied by a sharp description, escaped with the money drawer open. Police chased leads but made no arrest as officers pursued the suspect described as about 5'7" in a grey overcoat and fedora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacey
Licket
Thomas Foster
Hotel Descat
Foster
Court House Notes and Local Legal Proceedings
Local records show marriage licenses issued to William Mays and Agnes Ponko with parental consent, and to Ernest Juday and Etta Etchen with parental consent. Debora Bentley’s attorne y Forecross Mortgage suit against Frederick Lindsay et al is filed. Ritter accepted at Longcliff asylum and to be moved to Logansport. State vs Ikbars and Cauffman the witch renting a house proceed. juror Sorenk suffered illness. trial updates include Nicholson law case against Etknart saloonist Ericy and Goshen witness testimony about family tensions. A Goshen lawyer pressed rebuttal asserting hostility to mother. judge considers conduct and possible grand jury action.
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Samuel Ikbars
Cauffman
Socure
WEB
Db Oeloes
Gio. M Sorenk
Toxenu
Aiiver
Moraine
Feicek
John Hillutt
Mr. Swank
Eeriigs Sr
Stan
Interurban Woodmen Camp Members Form Association
Members from Woodmen of the World camps at Eikhart Goshen Mishawaka and South Bend met in Mishawaka to form an interurban association with officers President H Hogendohler Eikhart camp No 30 Vice Presidents James Barren Enterprise camp No 44 C Stephens Elkhart camp No 30 D Cornell Victor camp No 32 Goshen George Kerner Fidelity camp No 25 South Bend Secretary C B Penfield Fidelity camp No 25 South Bend The group aims to meet monthly for mutual benefit along the interurban line The next meeting will be held at Elkhart the first Monday in February.
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Woodmen of the World
Eikhart
Goshen
Mishawaka
South Bend
H. Hogendohler
Eikbart
James Barren
Enterprise
Mishaweka
C. Stephens
Elkhart
D. Cornell
Victor
Labor Journal to Debut in South Bend This Month
The Labor Journal, William B. McCracken's new labor paper, will publish in South Bend in the latter part of the month. It will be bi weekly, six columns, four pages, of regular newspaper size with an initial bona fide circulation of 1,500 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. McCracken
Labor
The
Labor Journal
South Bend
William C Jackson Finds New Life in Denver
William C Jackson, son of Frank Jackson near Benson, is employed by Mays clothing in Denver and reports great satisfaction with the move and good health. He had planned to move to San Francisco to join family real estate plans but chose to stay in Colorado's city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam C. Jackson
Frank Jackson
Benson
Denver
Mays Clothing Company
Jackson
San Francisco
Colorado Cit
Printing firm dissolved as Heideman takes over
The printing firm of Heideman & Beyerle dissolved on Saturday with the former buying Beyerle’s share. W H Heideman will continue the business as a practical printer. Beyerle retires and takes a position with Times Publishing Co. Also, Jack Griffith sustained a cut nose needing a physician and was jailed after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heideman & Beyerle
Beyerle
W. H. Hoideman
Will Beyerle
the Times Publishing Co
Hotel Beat Leads to Arrest in LaPorte Case
A man registered as L Bowman of New York City at the Oats hotel in LaPorte was arrested Saturday morning on a charge related to alleged cattle and horse dealings. Bowman claimed to be purchasing horses for the government and described a long misadventure across Nappanee Wakarusa Lakeville and Plymuth with plans to borrow $69 before leaving. Local hotel staff issued warnings about a tall one eyed stranger with gray facial hair carrying two coats, including a fur, who posed as a dairy cattle buyer but evidently had no cattle. The arrest occurred after a daylong pursuit that traced his movements and a separate note listed property transfers in nearby Goshen and York townships.
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Oats
LaPorte
L. Bowman
New York City
Satercey
T &En
Chei L K Brenham
Hotel Coppes Et Nappanee
Bowman
Laa
Try
Branham
Nappanee
Fuiday
Wakarusa
Lakeville
Plyureuth
Stiller
Chicago
Death of Logan Loean in Goshen Funeral set after noon
Reported in Goshen a resident named Logan Loean died after a prolonged illness. A funeral service is planned in Dudley later this week with arrangements to be announced.
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Bulinda Logan
Daniel Loean
Goshen
Kar Uusvand
Rail divisions restructured in Indiana lines
The Waterloo to Elkhart division is abandoned and only the Waterloo to South Bend segment remains via HM and W tracks. John Wirley’s energy division moves from Kendallville to Elkhart, altering local railway management.
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Lebe Svore
Waterloo
Elkhart
South Bend
In Energy
John Wirley
Kendallville
Lawrence Yates Sherman wins Illinois House speakership
Lawrence Yates Sherman, nephew of Albert Yates, secured the speakership in the Illinois legislature after a bitter contest and will begin a second term. The speaker pro tempore is tied to Gov. John R. Auner, who is linked to political advancement.
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Lawrence Yates Sherman
Albert Yates
Ilinois
Aperrmen
John R. @auner
Freeland Enlists in U S Army Stationed Near Havana Cuba
Carl Freeland son of John J Freeland formerly of Goshen now in Washington D C has joined the regular army and is stationed near Havana Cuba. Before enlisting he worked on wiring in New York City.
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Carl Freeland
John J. Freeland
Goshen
Washingtons
D. C
Hevans
Cuba
Mr. Freeland
Raw
New York City
Congressman Brick Presents Hoffmans The Samaritan Reproduction
Congressman A. L. Brick donates a fine reproduction of Hoffmans The Samaritan to the Hibbart Congress of the Modern Samaritans of the World, a fraternal insurance order. The gift underscores Brick personal membership and support for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Brick
The
Hibbart Congress
Modern Samaritans of the World
Hoffman
Texnight Council Opens First Meeting of the Century
The common council begins its twentieth century session with City Attorney Miack expected to introduce a bowling alley license ordinance. Key matters of considerable importance are anticipated for discussion.
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Texnight
Miack
Cadets From Culver Academy to Attend Inauguration
Representative Brick announced Culver Academy cadets will attend the inauguration with about 250 attendees. The group includes 200 infantry and 50 cavalry, who will travel in their own private cars and provide their own meals and lodging.
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Brick
Culver Academy
Grocers Association Board Meets in Elkhart
The state board of the Grocers Association will meet in Elkhart this evening to finalize plans for a state meeting to be held in Indianapolis in the near future.
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of the Grocers’ Association
Elkhart
Indianapolis
Fire Rages Through Syracuse Stores Destroys Conrad Grocery
A destructive blaze tore through Syracuse business blocks last evening, Originating at Conrad’s grocery. Fire spread rapidly, destroying the brick block housing Wesnick & Hinderer and Yeouk druggist, with extensive losses and limited insurance coverage. Several adjacent buildings suffered, including the Conrad grocery structure, while crews fought the flames and a telegraph office was left burned out. Insurance details list various policyholders and amounts.
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Syracuse
Conrad
Main Street
Wesnick & Hinderer
Red Yeouk
Richard Guy
K. of P. and Rathbone Sisters
Sedge
Wm. Penginger
Jennie St. Younus
Goshen
H. E. Sloan
Farogigs
Miller & Eke
Cntiral Union
Miller & Lehman
Wegrizk O& Ce
Fred Hollis
H. BK
Stoan
P. H. Conrad
Miller and Lehman
James Benner
Dr. Hoy
J. I. Boekman
J. H. Miller
Milton Woods
Elkhart News Highlights Local Injuries and Appointments
Dennis Brophy, a Lake Shore target man in Elkhart, was struck by a switch engine and seriously hurt. The Modern Samaritans held memorial services with Goshen lodge members in attendance, and Harry Darling of Lehigh delivered an address. A.B. Moyer will transfer to South Bend, move his family from Wikhart, and Mrs. Moyer remains critically ill after surgery. The Elkhart U B church has called Rev Burtner, 27, unmarried, from Dayton, Ohio to serve as pastor.
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Dennis Brophy
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Samaritans
Goshen Lodge
Harry Darling
LePorte
A. B. Moyer
Dunlaps
South Bend
Wikhart
Burtner
Cause of Wreck Near Auxaira Leads to Theories and Investigation
The wreck near Auxaira spurred multiple theories. A large stone and hammered lock suggest foul play. A wrecking crew began clearing debris as authorities investigate. Injured William Bates remains in critical condition while Pryberger attended the scene.
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Paturt
Auxaira
Beth Bsa
Alexandria
Religax
Aviteh
Liam Bates
Pryberger
Unclear fragmentary local note from Grand hotel scene
The readable text outlines a social gathering at the Grand hotel with mentions of Mrs. Stell retiring from politics and references to local figures. It hints at editorial involvement and political discourse but lacks cohesive facts or clear event details.
Unclear OCR Text About a Family Incident
Fragmentary OCR reads about a person named Ve swlitin and a husband, with references to a location and a domestic incident. Details are garbled, no clear event or identities are verifiable from the readable text.
West company tour fires up amid Detroit miss
A West company tour was disrupted when the organization failed to meet management expectations on Saturday in Detroit. Amber and SV 2a db were among the attendees, with unclear details surrounding the event.
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Rik Ted
T. West Company
Detroit
City services open for spring term amid large enrollment
City services begin the spring term after a two week holiday break with strong enrollment. The graduating class is expected to number about 25, among the largest in recent years.
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Servces
Lui
No amateur minstrel show this year in town
There will be no amateur minstrel performance this year as novelty wears off and interest lags. The old Up-To- Date company has disbanded with members scattered.
Eddie Jackson Discharged From Harlem Hospital
Eddie Jackson of the County Fair company, sick in New York with pleurisy, has been discharged from Harlem hospital. The company appears at the Star Theatre in New York this week.
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Eddie Jackson
County Fair
New York
Harlem Hospital
Star Theatre
Letter List at Post Office Gusien Indiana January 7
Advertised letters remaining in the Gusien Indiana post office include ladies names Blanche Miers Sloat Ella Sloat Miss It ty and Ilty Gentemen Barringer Enders Fitzgerald Jdates Ald Luintey Frank Skadden Snyder Perry Stuhr Vickers Lewis and others.
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Gusien
Lnd
Blanche Miers
Eiama Sloat
Isaac Thomas
Barringer
If Enders Geobitzgerald Dne
Jdates Ald Luintey Frank ¢Skadden
Snyder Perry Stuhr
I Vickers Lewis
Rathbone Sisters Plan Card and Dancing Party
On Wednesday evening the Rathbone Sisters host a social in the Knights of Pythias hall. Guests will enjoy refreshments and a 10 cent ads icon charge applies.
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Rathbone Sisters
Knights of Pythies
Pat O' Des to open piano in Lewn Bend
Pat O' Des, Australian and Wisconsin graduate, will open piano in Lewn Bend. He is a famous football player and will clash with the Notre Dame eleven.
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Pat O' Des
Wisconsin University
Niano Onca
Lewn Bend
Notre Dame
Schilling Joins Auburn Carriage Factory Team
William McQ Schilling has accepted a fine position in an Auburn carriage factory and left for Auburn this morning. Tomorrow evening he will appear with the Auburn amateur minstrels at the Henry opera house as one of the end men.
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William McQ. Schilling
Auburn
Schilling
Henry Opera House
Hunters mull Chinese pheasants in region
Goshen hunters consider introducing Chinese pheasants to the area as the birds remain rare after their original importation into Oregon.
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Goshen
Oregon
Through Court Square Drain Fix Paves Brick Road
A damaged trough drain on the north side of court square required removing much brick pavement for repairs. The clerk, smiling, asks what can be sold, and a speaker replies you cannot sell me I always buy Gerbelle.
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Court Square
State legislators begin duties in Indianapolis
Representatives Mummert and Van Flaat and Senator Dausman traveled to Indianapolis this morning to commence their duties in the state legislature. They will reside at the Denison.
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Mummert
Vanflaet
Dausman
Indianapolis
The
Denison
Various Local News From South Bend and Nearby Towns
Reports include G. E. Meyer’s fall from a chair in South Bend, farmer Poa PAdew fire, and a $343 25 flax sale on 14 acres by Kosciusko County resident. Veaton hotel at Lake Wawasee sold to a Chicago buyer for $4 000 with furnishings. Post mortem finds Dr Bailey died of natural causes. Urbana hosts Northern Indiana Holiness Association convention with wide Indiana attendance. Mrs Rhoebe Epperson of Iowa presiding. Mrs Kanseanda Mendenhall of Muncie gravely ill from cat bite. Body of unknown man found in Pine township Porter County. man appeared hermit-like near Lake Michigan sand hills. Will iam Purdy’s son swallowed a 35 gold piece. Roentgen reveals coin in bronchial tube. possible tracheotomy planned.
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Veoton Hotel
Lake Wawasee Stantiresort
John Vawter
Holton
Chicago
Dr. Bailey
Buchanan
Northern
Rhoebe Epperson
Towa
Pine Township
Porter County
Lake Slichigan
William Purdy
Roaun
Rev. Edgar Morris Thompson Accepts Goshen Rectorate
The Times-Herald notes Rev. Edgar Morris Thompson, former St. James assistant and Naperville minister, becomes rector of the Episcopal Church of Goshen Indiana. He declined an eastern post, returns to Illinois briefly then takes the Goshen call, backed by Chicago admirers. Thompson, described as a rising clergyman with strong voice and leadership, previously organized choirs in Naperville Downers Grove and Western Springs.
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Chicago Times
Rav
Morris Thompson
Ss. James’ Episcopal Church
Poday
Edgar Morrison
Episcopal Church
Goshen
Ind
Isl
Iit
Thompson
East
Philadelphia
Chicago
Koshen
Indiana
Times—Herald
Goshen Fuel seeks council franchise for steam heating pipes
Goshen Fuel and Supply company petitions the council tonight for a franchise to lay pipes for a steam heating plant. The city is unable to fund a plant, so the franchise may be granted. Tass Whitmer of Goshen Finish and Door Co accompanies Indiana Lumbermen on a Cuba excursion, leaving Indianapolis on the 15th for two weeks with four days in Havana.
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Goshen Fuel & Supply Company
Aranchise
Anchise
Fhad E. Whitmer
Goshen Nish & Door Co
Indiana
Cuba
Indianapolis
Havana
Widespread Illness Hits City and Nation
Latrippe and Laurippe diseases spread across the city amid unsettled weather. Physicians report the illness common countrywide as residents fall ill and seek care as temperatures fluctuate.
City Council Aims Westward Boundary Extension Tonight
The Goshen city council will hear a petition to extend westward limits to open a West Side street. In local church news, Miss Amelia Wanger and Paul Bontrager announced their betrothal yesterday. the couple reside east of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Wanger
Paul Bontrager
Goshen
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Sailor Joe Yocum
O. V Walker's
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Yocum
Intentise
James Maloney
Sneri? Cantivan
Grithin
Drs. Asa
Press
D. Grithin
Oscar Mauloney
Yoouw
Novel Hascall
Marsha
Self
Burgisr
Edward Yeager
Yeager & Marshall
Opera House
Clark Oenvert
Wm i
Mays
Agnes Ponko
Ernest A Juday
Benton
Etta May Ectiein
Fronton
Wm. A. Vorhaver
Cate H. Hrawster
Corbet & Waltz
Deborah Bentley
Frederick Lindsiay Et Alto Foree'cse Mortgage
Lonacliff
Dennert
Dr. Rogers
Longcliff Asylum
Daniel LH. Ritter
Concord Township
Ani
Ritter
Logarsport
Cautiman
Sean
Rejzyas Ig
Tes
Wrikersburg
AD Viersburg
Ericy
Etknart
Justice Court
H C. Dodge
Bmty
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Helv
Interurban
W. GO
New Labor Paper
Jack Giffith
Ainds Gr
Jonas
Lia
Llorst
M. Uuehart
Ain Clavalach
J. Doty
Philliperson
Buss
Orvule Miner
Sylva
Lutiz
York
Sherman
Congressman Brick
Grocers’ Association
Sud
Elkymuart News
Leck
Julliannapois SV Esitors
John BR
Stell
Grand Hotel
Ea Geral
Don
Hove
Bovglac
Wisk Iis
G. E. Meyer
Filesri Gad
Servie Township
Koseuskoe County
Kanseanda Mendenhall
Muncie
St. James’ Church
Cubs
Laurippe
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