Exchange Elects Officers and Plans Waterways Delegation
Annual meeting of the Commercial Exchange reappointed directors for 1905 and elected officers. M V Starr named president and E E Mummert vice president. A Waterways Convention delegation to Indianapolis was formed and a February banquet planned. discussions on permanent quarters continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commercial Exchange For Reorganization
Knights of Pythias Hall
Hawks
Riley
Board of Directors
the Exchange
F. E. C. Hawks
Charles E. Katz
BE. L. Jones
George P. Rowell
M. V. Starr
E. E. Mummert
George A. Riley
O. M. Curtis
Civic Improvement League
The
Commercial Exchange
Exchange
W. L. Stomex
D. A. Sanders
Frank Kelly
Charles A. Davis
H. F. Banta
Homer Johnson
E. W. Hawks
J. S. Drake
C. J. Garvin
I. O. Wood
D. J. Troyer
Geo
I. Alderman
W. L. Stonex
H. A. Butterfield
D. W. Neldig
J. W. Kronk
E. BE. Mummert
E. Starbuck
Charles Kohler
C. E. Newell
J. G. Knox
A. C. Yoder
C. A. Davis
E. D. Chipman
A. Deahl
Geo. W. Hay
L. B. Nobile
W. B. Kreider
D. H. Hawks
S. F. Spohn
D. L. Miller
H. H. Gortner
J. W. Replogle
Geo. B. Slate
F. B. Leaming
I. J. Becknell
Harry M. Sanders
W. C. Vallette
P. R. Judkins
Aaron Hartzler
W. A. Willhide
M. Y. Starr
S. C. Hubbell
J. H. Lesh
Frank Abbott
Elmer Newell
Jas. O. Smith
Eli Albright
Kohler
Indianapolis
F. BE. C. Hawks
E. Mummert
J. E. Newell
B. L. Jones
B. G. Schaefer
Sanders-Hay
J. Elmer Newell
Race for Democratic State Chair Narrowing to Two
Politicians in Indianapolis for the finish of the contest say the race may narrow to two candidates by the committee meeting tomorrow. A new dope sheet lists Stokes Jackson of Greenfield and Henry A. Barnhart of Rochester as the rivals.
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Indianapolis
Stokes Jackson
Greenfield
Henry A. Barnhart
Rochester
Mortuary Notices for Kull Niner Stafford
Infant of Mr and Mrs David Kull dies today. Mrs Louis Niner dies at home after pneumonia two weeks. Survivors include husband four sons and three daughters with residences in Chicago Wisconsin New Orleans and Indiana Harbor. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Rev John Stafford dies after two months illness in West Goshen born in De Kalb county in 1844. Survived by wife four daughters and one son and three brothers. Funeral in West Goshen German Baptist church Thursday at 10:30 with service by Elders Miller and Hillery. Burial in German Baptist cemetery. No flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
G. Fagan
Indiana Harbor
Stafford
John Stafford
West Goshen
DeKalb County
German Baptist Church
James Stafford
C. F. Haldeman
Bertha Stafford
W. H. Thomas
Fort Wayne
Henry Bartels
Auburn
J. K
Emhanuel
Thomas Stafford
West Goshen German Baptist Church
Friends
J. H. Miller
Lemuel Hillery
German Baptist Cemetery
Clare Ellis
J. M. Cover
Colorado
Texas
J. W. Replogle
Chicago
Joe O'Connell
King Louis Wagner
Frank Myers
Goshen
George Milburn
B Tol
Will Nibart
Bury
George Hassel
C. A
Florence Baker
Northampton
Mase
B. Hart Parker
Warkarusa
Nic Cripe
Ina Mehl
Abbie Scott
Berne
Ind
Edith Myers
Kendallville
J. F. Baker
Mary Miller
Florence Abbott
Evelyn Hawks
Mass
Will Gortner
Las Vegas
N. M
C. G. Landis
Cosmos Huttermilk Soap Factory
New York
Laurel
Frank
Wisner
Grace. Anderson
Toledo
Gertrude Dausman
Huntington
A. Snider
John Reafsnyder
Minneapolis
Kan
Madge Chatten
Art Institute
W. C. B. Harrison
Union
Winchester
Charles W. Miller
Margaret Freyberg
Indianapolis
Conservatory of Music
Charles E. Hattel
Fort Madison
Jacob Hattel
BE. F. Albertson
Columbia City
Albertson
Middlebury
G. W. Herr and Son
Crestline
Hawks-Gortner
James Brady
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
H. A. Lehman
South Eighth. Street
Elkhart Men Find Prosperity in New York City
R C Barney recently visited Elkhart and reported meeting 45 former residents who now live in New York City with their wives and families forming a sizable Elkhart colony in the metropolis.
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Elkhart
Garden City
New York City
R. C. Barney
Keeler Village Recovers From Smallpox Scare
Keeler Michigan after six weeks of quarantine reports 20 smallpox cases in 8 families. Nearby drowning victim Johnshull, 30, of Goshen and Ken dallville, drowned on Otter Lake while boating five miles from Stroh. D. J. Whitehead noted as Farmers’ Mutual president for 12 years.
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Keeler
Niles
Otter Lake
Johnshull
J. C. Becker
Goshen
Kendallville
Mich
Stroh
D. J. Whitehead
Farmers’ Mutual
Aes Association
Democrat
Court House Reconstruction Disrupts Local Court Activities
The circuit court resumes criminal cases with Lower Brothers and M. M. Ulery slated for early trial. Hi Williamson is denied a Fourth ward Elkhart saloon license for moral unfitness. George B. Dotson’s license request in the Third ward is postponed for adjournment as remonstrances persist. Court offices operate amid interior destruction from renovation, hindering clerk, auditor, recorder, and treasurer duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lower Brothers
M. M. Ulery
Hi Williamson
Uquor
Elkhart
Williamson
George B. Dotson
Court House
Birthday Parties and Berkey Family Reunion Report
Society notes record Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gill hosting a 28th birthday party at 301 Queen Street with guests including Stametz Walters Bigler Immel Cole and Pepple. The Berkey descendants held their first reunion at Rev. Benj Leer’s home near Shipshewana with six living children present among 42 attendees. Eighteen relatives gathered for a social day and dinner followed by song and prayer led by Rev. L. L. Berkey. Mrs. E M Albright hosted a birthday gathering with a ten cent gift rule and simple refreshments. In a separate incident, Martin Rebock of South Bend was assaulted and hospitalized with a scalp wound and possible brain concussion. brothers Joseph and John Fox were questioned and reportedly confessed to striking Rebock with a ball bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gill
Queen Street
North Side
Mr. Gill
Messrs
Mesdames Stametz
Walters, Bigler
Immel
Cole
Pepple
Jacob Berkey
Clinton Township
Benj. Leer
Shipshewana
Mr. Berkey
Barbara Leer
Topeka
L. L. Berkey
Samuel Culler
John and
Eli Berkey
Middlebury
Gang
Oklahoma
Martin Rebock
South Bend
Epworth Hospital
Rebock
Joseph
John Fox
Rebeck
Rev T H Kuhn in city while touring for governor bid
Rev T H Kuhn of Richmond visited the city for an hour en route from Ligonier where he lectured on the eve of his nationwide candidacy for governor. The 1906 Sixth district congress candidate against Jim Watson is pursuing the Democratic nomination and predicts Watson would be defeated if they meet in the gubernatorial contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Kuhn
Richmond
Ligonier
South Bend
Congress
Jim Watson
Railway firm forfeits name after failure to build in time
The Niles and Buchanan Railway Co a corporation formed by the Southern Michigan Railway Co which secured a Niles franchise two years ago has forfeited its name by not building by December 31 1907. Stephen Y Miller near the Eight Square schoolhouse lies at the point of death from a paralysis stroke suffered Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles & Buchanan Railway Co
Southern Michigan Railway Co
Common Council of
Niles
Stephen Y. Miller
Eight Square
Walkerton
Wina
Vanfleet
South Bend
W. W. Hardenbrook
Municipal Debt Statement and Annual Reports in City Council Session
City council held a session with Mayor Kohler presiding to review annual committee and officer reports. New record book ordered, licenses revoked for violations, and several appropriations approved for Water Works and Light, Streets and Alleys, Fire Department, and Salaries as part of a broader financial update including debts, payments, and city valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohler
Gotham
Smith
Finance and Claims Committee
Hatch
Foster
South Sixth Street
Eudora Osborne
First Street
Rock Run
Watts
Water Works and Light
A. ©. Yoder
City Board of Health
Sp Ea
Gaid
Oak Ridge Cemetery
James Carew Life Beyond Ellen Terry Spotlight
Magazine profile traces James Carew from a Chicago bookshop clerk to a leading man in England, praised by Ellen Terry as the best in her circle. It notes his early stage training, breakthrough with Ada Gray, and major success opposite Maxine Elliott, with Frohman sending him to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carew
Ellen Terry
James
McClurg
Chicago
Ada Gray
Charles Frohman
Maxine Elliott
England
Carew
Miss Terry
Hinshaw concert seats sell out ahead of show
Demand for first floor and balcony seats for the Hinshaw concert tomorrow night exceeds supply. Patrons with unneeded seats are asked to notify a committee member to reallocate them. Gallery seating available at 26 cents.
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Hinshaw
Whirlwind at New Jefferson Falls to Tepid Reception
A review labels Whirlwind at the New Jefferson as riotous mediocrity with no bright spots and states the curtain to lower in boredom. J P Goring of Whitney interests and Ellis Searles of the Indianapolis News are blamed for the infliction. The Michigan town premiere is fading, with cast changes attempted to salvage the show from failure.
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Jefferson
J. P. Goring
Whitney Enterprises
Ellis Searles
Indianapolis News
Michigan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Democratic Central Committee
Mortuary Record
Lamar Croop
Guy Boulton
Big Lagrange
Veda
Perry B. Miller
Dikhart
Trinity Utheran Church
Aie
Tt George
Hinde
Society News
E. M. Albright
Rev. Kuhn
Mittee
Snobarger
Fire Department
Reeves
McGarvey
Rhodes
Menaugh
Rimpler
First
Riverside Boulevard
Cea
Saat
Southwest
Max Freiderang
Max Friederang
Friederang
Clara Trump
Jerry N. Trump
Board of County Commissioners
Albion
Noble County
Pierceton
William Schaefer
Piercetan
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