Indiana Legislature Considers Voter Qualification Bill
Prominent Democrats back a bill by Anthony Deahl to require sworn answers on age and residence for voters with felony penalties for false statements. Other measures include recognizing military schools for naval militia, direct primary elections, and railroad stop mandates. Senate totals show 82 bills. House 61.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Deahl
Lake
St. Joseph
Grube
Indiana
Culver Military Academy
United States
Death of Former Elkhart Resident Daniel Quinn
Daniel Quinn aged 56, a former Elkhart county resident and brother of John Quinn and Mrs. March McCrory, died Wednesday at his Huntington county home. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Quinn
Elkhart County
John Quinn
March McCrory
Huntington County
Tomor
Shively Predicted as Unique Democratic Senator in North
Washington January 15 Special Benjamin F Shively is forecast to hold a unique seat in the Senate as the sole Democratic senator from the northern states from the Atlantic to Colorado. His isolation is seen as a political landmark offering prospects for service and distinction he may become a presidential possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benjamin F. Shively
United States Senate
Ohio River
Atlantic Ocean
Colorado
United States
North
Shively
Elkhart Representatives Named to House Committees
Speaker Honan assigns Elkhart county lawmakers Rodibaugh and Wider to several committees. Rodibaugh sits on claims, agriculture, legislative apportionment and drain and dykes panels. Wider serves on benevolent and scientific institutions, insurance and criminal code. No chairmanships awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Honan
House
Rodibaugh
Elkhart County
Wider
Elkhart
Benevolent and Scientific Institutions
Shively Calls on Gov Marshall for Overtime Talk
Late yesterday Benj F Shively the caucus nominee for United States senator visited Gov Marshall staying for over an hour to discuss campaign matters and policy positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Benj. F. Shively
United States
Gov. Marshall
Hemenway Nominated by Republican Senatorial Caucus
South Bend special report says the Republican senatorial caucus named Senator Hemenway last night with his name as the sole candidate presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Hemenway
Lincoln Centenary Program Outlined for Schools
The Indiana University history department and state public instruction experts prepare a detailed Lincoln centenary program for public schools. The plan includes readings and study suggestions designed to deepen knowledge of Lincoln’s life and era and the nation’s pivotal period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Instruction
J. A. Woodburn
B. Harding
Department of History
Indiana University
Lincoln
America
Shively Seeks Private Secretary Amid Contention
Friends of Harry B. Darling who edits the LaPorte Argus Bulletin and serves as secretary of the Young Men’s Democratic Club of Indiana are pushing for Darling to become private secretary to Benjamin F. Shively. Darling expresses interest in the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shively
Harry B. Darling
LaPorte Argus Bulletin
Young Men's Democratic Club of
Indiana
Benjamin F. Shively
Mr. Darling
Investigating Butchers Across Michigan Line
Inspector Tucker of the United States Department of Agriculture rigidly investigates home butchers who reside across the Michigan line and dispose of their products largely in Elkhart and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Line
Elkhart
Inspector Tucker
United States Agricultural Department
Commercial Exchange Holds Annual Meeting for 1909 Directors
The Commercial Exchange will meet tonight in the council chamber to elect directors for 1909. It is desired that every stockholder be present if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Exchange
Marriage Licenses Issued In Nappanee Goshen Area
John J. Kuhn of Nappanee age 62 and Martha Rowell of Goshen age 66 were issued marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Kuhn
Nappanee
Martha Rowell
Goshen
Louis B Cooke Dies at 55 in Cincinnati Home
Louis B Cooke former treasurer of C. W. and M. railroad and longtime Hik hart official died at his Walnut Hill home in Cincinnati at age 55. He previously served as treasurer for the old railroad and had been a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis B. Cooke
Hikhart
C. W. & M. Railroad
Walnut Hill
Cincinnati
Young man under 20 urged to seek Annapolis appointment
The notice invites any male under twenty who desires an appointment to the Annapolis naval academy to address X, care Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis Naval Academy
Syracuse native John A. Kerring in critical condition at home
John A. Kerring, formerly of Syracuse, remains in a critical condition at his Chesterton home. He is under care as authorities monitor his health status and potential underlying issues. Local residents express concern and await further updates on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Kerring
Syracuse
Chesterton
Kendallville Boy 20 Placed in Long Cliff Asylum
Orville Whitford of Kendallville aged 20 was admitted to Long Cliff asylum following a placement decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Whitford
Kendallville
Longcliff Asylum
Plan Shively Reception Abandoned Public Demonstration
Public demonstration for Senator Elect B Frank Shively is abandoned. Shively and family expected to return to South Bend from Indianapolis this evening. A non partisan reception to be held next week is being organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Frank Shively
South Bend
Indianapolis
Mortuary Notices for Replogle Wright and Kingsley
Mrs. Mary Replogle, 66, died at her daughter’s home after illness from malaria and erysipelas in Jefferson township. Funeral Sunday at 10 at G W Curtis residence. burial Oak Ridge. Alice A. Wright, 1845 birth, died in Elkhart after cancer illness. survived by three sons two daughters three brothers. Olive Kingsley, 1831 birth, died in Elkhart after apoplexy at daughter’s home. obituary notes Vermont origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonneyville
Replogle
Goshen
Marion
Ollie Replogle
Middlebury Township
Harrison
Near Elkhart
G. W. Curtis
Jefferson Township
Owen Rice
Cass County
Mich
Ed Johnson
Bristol
Ottmer Lehman
Jackson, Mich
Noah Brumbaugh Milford
John Myers
Britol
Lona Kennedy
Butler County
Harvey Shrock
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Wright
Alice A. Wright
Edwin N. Wright
Elkhart
Kingsley
Olive Kingsley
Charles Kingsley
Vermont
Strange Mishawaka Death
Mrs. Sarah Jordan was found unconscious in her daughter’s Mishawaka home, where a physician tried for over an hour to revive her before she died. Officials doubt gas inhalation as the cause. she had suffered failing health for years and a recent melancholy disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Sarah Jordan
Frank Cart
Ex-soldiers in Kosciusko County Record Losses
The article notes a continuing passing away of old soldiers with 21 enlistments in Kosciusko county last year and 21 deaths of ex-soldiers and widows in 1908, including 14 men, reflecting aging veteran ranks thinning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Baby placed in Mishawaka home in Schmelling case
The Schmelling baby in the South Bend dispute was ordered sent to the Mishawaka orphans' home. Mrs Schmelling attempted suicide by inhaling chloroform and is hospitalized at Epworth in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Schmelling
South Bend
Epworth Hospital
Barr Held in Albion Jail on Insanity Charge
Ralph K. Barr a young Kendallville lawyer is confined in Albion jail declared insane and will be sent to Loneycliff. His wife reports her life is in danger if Barr is not restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph K. Barr
Kendallville
Albion
Loneycliff
Barr
Fake solicitors target Warsaw and Goshen residents
Reports describe fake Salvation Army solicitors working in Warsaw and Goshen. One recent contender obtained cash clothing and provisions, prompting warnings to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Warsaw
Goshen
Re-elected Secretary at Specialty Case Co meeting
At the annual meeting of the directors in Kendalville Wallace F. Shaffer formerly of this city was re elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Specialty Case Co
Kendallville
Wallace F. Shaffer
Ill child improves as voyage of illness noted in local column
Sick List reports Purl Ulery's young son, long critically ill with whooping cough and pneumonia, showing slight improvement. The State versus William D. Ferris case from St Joseph County affirmed in the Supreme Court. A brief mention of genuine smoked halibut and white fish at Poyser's rounds out the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purl’ Ulery
Wm. D. Ferris
St. Joseph ‘County
Supreme. Court
Early moves for Elkhart police chief under metropolitan law
Anticipating changes to metropolitan police law and a new city board, Elkhart mayor Greene may appoint a new police chief. Nine Democrat candidates including Sergt Whiteman Rinehart Capt A B Miller Emory Labelle Scott Thomas Arthur Withers Geo M Barney Dan Ford and Frank Marchesseau campaign for Chief Silvers' seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Police
Greene
Elkhart
Board of Police Commissioners
Ring Democrats
Silvers
Sergt. Whiteman
Sergt. Rinehart
A. B. Miller
Emory Labelle
Scott Thomas
Arthur Withers
Geo. M. Barney
Dan Ford
Frank Marchesseau
Dollar Bill Strang Dies After Prison Fight in Kansas Jail
Arthur Strang known as Dollar Bill dies following a struggle with another prisoner at Wyandotte County Jail Kansas He was charged with killing Louis Sternberg and Fannia Sternberg former La Porte residents Jail officials are unsure if foul play or accident caused his death and other inmates say the scuffle was friendly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandotte
Kan
Arthur Strang
Railway worker pays $5 on 50 cent board bill
One of the Big Four railway employees notified that wages were held to be released by Justice Brumbaugh of Elkhart appeared yesterday and paid the board bill and costs totaling nearly five dollars. The bill itself was only 50 cents and was owed to Mrs. Lillian Osborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Ulery
Ora Simpson
A. Dausman
Lou W. Vail
Monroe Street
Circuit Court
George W. Wehmeyer
Justice Brumbaugh
Elkhart
Justice’s
Lillian Osborn
New Grace Lutheran Pastor Takes Residence in Elkhart
Rev. F. A. Dressel, appointed pastor of Grace Lutheran church in Elkhart, has moved to the city. He will be installed next Sunday evening by Rev. W. H. Shrock of Fort Wayne, president of the Northern Indiana Synod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Dressel
Grace Lutheran Church
Elkhart
W. H. Shrock
Fort Wayne
Northern Indiana Synod
Judge Rules for Remonstrators in Elkhart Ward Three Liquor Case
In South Bend superior court today Special Judge Slick ruled in favor of the remonstrators in the Third ward liquor remonstrance case from Elkhart. The dispute centers on the business of Charles Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slick
South Bend
Third Ward
Elkhart
Charles Smith
Nusbaum Service Held in Boise for Idaho Died
Vern Nusbaum son of Christian and Elizabeth Nusbaum formerly of Wakarusa died in Boise Idaho after an appendicitis operation and was buried today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern
Christian
Elizabeth Nusbaum
Wakarusa
Boise
Idaho
Glasses Found At Post Office Lobby
A pair of nose glasses were found in the post office lobby this morning. Claimants may prove ownership and pay for this notice to recover them.
Jay Wareham in critical condition at Bremen home
Jay Wareham, badly injured by a freight train at Lapaz weeks ago, remains in a critical condition at his Bremen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Wareham
Lapaz
Bremen
Mishawaka Worker Falls 12 Feet to Fatal Skull Fracture
Herman Tabbert of Mishawaka fell from a scaffold to a cement floor twelve feet below and sustained a fractured skull, fatally injuring him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Tabbert
Mishawaka
Miss Clara Bartram Guest of Miss Sadie Gallagher
Miss Clara Bartram of Adrian Michigan is the guest of Miss Sadie Gallagher. The pair are featured in a social note highlighting a Norman era visit and friendship between both women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Bartram
Adrian, Mich
Sadie Gallagher
Eggs fall in price and become more plentiful
Local report notes groceries show eggs more available with a two cent price drop. Mention of x County and Treasurer E B Campbell visiting from Hikhart. Advertises all kinds of feed and provides phone number 27 for contact.
Rice Thompson Will Distributes Estate in South Bend
In his last will Rice Thompson, who died by inhaling gas in South Bend, leaves about 3500 to South Bend residents from a 6200 property. Alice A. Noble of 426 Woodstreet gets 500. Edward B. Zigler of Elkheart likely named executor. Stenographer gets 200, each Ireland child 100, remainder to Zigler's son. Probate expected within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard F. Wilder
Carl Simonton
W. B. Fletcher
Samuel B. Kauffman
Nellie Cleo
James Eari
John Clifford
May
Marie
Mildred
Elva
Amanday Cassidy
Adam J. Yoder
Jacob J. Zollinger
Circuit Court Room
Krau
Rice Thompson
South Bend
Alice A. Noble
Woodstreet
Goshen
Edward B. Zigler
Elkhart
Mr. Thompson
E. B. Zigler
Ireland
The College Widow to Be Staged by Goshen High
Goshen High School seniors secure Henry W. Savage for a May or June production of George Ade's The College Widow at the Jefferson. It will close graduation exercises with a large cast of over 40 graduates, rehearsals to begin upon arrival of the script.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Savage
Goshen High School
George Ade’s
the Jefferson
New York
Goshen
First teacher license exams set for Jan 30 at county office
The first examination for teachers' license will be held in the examination room adjoining the county superintendent's office on Saturday Jan 30 1909. Applicants will be tested in Commercial Arithmetic Geography Bookkeeping and Shorthand along with high school subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S
Oklahoma returnee claims Cherokee land in possession
Reuben Dunlap of Millersburg, Oklahoma, plans to stay two months with his father John Dunlap and relatives. He went to Oklahoma nine years ago, claimed 160 acres on the Cherokee reservation, and now holds title. He cultivates 70 acres, with the rest used as pasture, and after years of hardship is now independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Millersburg
Reuben Dunlap
John Dunlap
Cherokee Reservation
Wakarusa Township Split Sparks County Debate
In Wakarusa, the Tribune argues four surrounding townships Concord, Osolo, Bango and Washington should form a separate county to save money for others. The piece warns of the heavy taxes needed for a new courthouse and jail, questioning the fairness of such a split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Tribune
Wikhart
Concord
Osolo
Bango
Washington
The Devil in Miniature Delivers Messages in Goshen
A red suited devil with horns and a tail roams Goshen delivering notes about Henry W. Savage’s Molnar comedy at the Jefferson. The character, a boy in bright costume, is seen visiting homes and is expected in the city again tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Henry W. Savage
Notice of nonresponsibility for wife debts
Har ley B Shank states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife who has left him without cause.
Fort Wayne Warsaw trolley link announced by Winona group
Winona assembly pledges to connect Fort Wayne and Warsaw by trolley once the Warsaw Peru line is finished. brief local notes mention a west Lincoln avenue segment near Second street and the Ulery blacksmith shop, plus a National bill book containing $20 three inch pills and a reward offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Winona Assembly
Fort Wayne
Warsaw
Lincoln Avenue
Second ‘Street
Ulery
Shop City
Motorman Survives 6000-Volt Electric Shock Incident
Arthur Clark a motorman on the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend line received a 6000 volt shock while on a car adjusting the trolley pole. The electric current threw him from the car, he landed 25 feet away and suffered a skull fracture. He is hospitalized at St. Margaret's in Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Clark
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Railway
Clark
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Hammond
Telephone Co Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
Farmers Mutual Telephone Co. at Millersburg re-elected all existing officers. President J J Zollinger, Secretary Ed Bartholomew, Treasurer C E Freeland. Directors elected were John Evans, R W Davenport, Wm Chiddister and Levi Pearman joining the three officers on the board.
Long-serving Sabbath School Treasurers Named
In Goshen and New Paris reports, E. C. Wilson is noted as treasurer of the First M B Sabbath School for about 28 years, while S. F. Charpie of New Paris has held a Sabbath school treasurer post for a similar length of time, per the New Paris Reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wilson
M. B
New Paris
S. F. Charpie
Country Sausage and Meats At Poyser's Butchery
Poyser's offers country sausage back bone ribs and tenderloin selections. Local shop advertises a range of cuts with emphasis on traditional and tender options for grills and family meals.
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Poyser's
Twenty Five Years Ago Items of Interest
Items from 1883 include Goshen heading for electric light, Wes Crary baptized, Henry Loomis acquitted in the Middlebury murder trial, and deaths of Mrs. Miller of Clinton township and C F Browns mother in Bryan. John B Vance and Louisa Rohrer wed in Clinton township. John W Baker dies at 82, longtime miller. Mrs. Louisa Murray later married Samuel Jarvis of Bristol. Mrs. Samuel Eby dies in York township, aged 73, born in 1810 in Northumberland and moved to Vistula area in 1837.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Goshen
Wes Crary
Henry Loomis
William Stauffer
Middlebury
Joseph J. Miller
Clinton Township
C. F. Brown
Bryan
Brown
Dale & Brown
John B. Vance
Louisa Rohrer
Jacob Rohrer
J. SS. Sbhrock
John W. Baker
Goshen and
Redibaugh
Wyland
Waterford
Hawks
Louisa Murray
Samuel Jarvis
Bristol
John Blue
Samuel Eby
York Township
Northumberland County
Vistula
Personal notes touch multiple cities across region
B F Deahl visits South Bend while S C Hubbell and Jacob Wager travel to Indianapolis. Mrs S A Edimands stays with Mrs J T Fields at Elkhart. A J Rea of Oswego visits son James Rea in East Jefferson St. Rev G C Carpenter of Warsaw visits Rev G W Bench. Mrs Ed Short returns from Muncie to visit daughter Mrs Obendorfer. Carr ie Nusbaum of Elkhart attends Grace Simpson birthday party. Kellum of Big Four meets Agent Coverston. Mrs C R Shirk returns to Indianapolis after visiting M M Shirk and relatives. John Quinn and Mrs March McCroy head to Huntington for Daniel Quinn funeral. County officials Batchelor and Bryner return from Indianapolis after assessor meeting. Congressman Barnhart in Rochester en route to Washington after aiding Shively nomination. Minnie Wood of Chillicothe, guest of Bernice Elliott, returns home via South Bend. Ben Miller bound for Stockton California with family to follow in spring. Ira Yoder of Cass county Mo visits Blough families in city and Middlebury Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Deahl
South Bend
S. C. Hubbell
Jacob Wager
Indianapolis
S. A. Edimands
J. T. Fields
Elkhart
A. J. Rea
Oswego
James Rea
East Jefferson Street
G. C. Carpenter
Warsaw
G. W. Bench
Ed Short
Muncie
Obendorfer
Carrie Nusbaum
Grace Simpson
E.A. B. Kellum
Big Four
Coverston
C. R. Shirk
M. M. Shirk
John Quinn
March McCrory
Huntington
Daniel Quinn
Batchelor
Bryner
Congressman Barnhart
Rochester
Washington
B. F. Shively
Minnie Wood
Chillicothe
Bernice Elliott
Miss Elliott
Ben Miller
Stockton
Cal
Ira Yoder
Cass County
Middlebury Township
New Paris Health Notes and Social Updates
Miss Lois Juliard is on the sick list and Mrs. Orba Miller shows slow improvement. Measles run thick west of New Paris while Dr Mathews new residence nears completion. The small daughter of Melvin Sheline and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Whitehead suffer illnesses. Mrs Jacob Buttsfield remains confined to her room. A large crowd attended Goshen lecture course third number Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
Mathews
Melvin Sheline
Jasper Whitehead
Jacob Buttsfield
Fragmentary grocery list item from AP Press scan
OCR text shows scattered food items including cans of corn peas beans and a reference to AP PRESS. details are incomplete and context unclear.
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Cox
Senate
Benz
Railroad Committee
Crumpacker
Laporte County
Sandusky Portland Cement Company
Wawasee Lake
Cement Company
Goshen, Nappanee
Dolan
Justice Court News
Court Park
Ulery-Simpson
Rodibaugh and
Marshall
Mortuary Record
x-County
EB. A. Campbell
Rice Thompson’s
Harley B. Shank
Dangler’s
Paris
Lois Juliard
Orba Miller
B. F. Shrock
Bameaies
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