Indiana Senate Debates Shively Hemenway For U S Seat
In Indianapolis the Senate and House vote separately on the United States senator with B F Shively favored by the Republicans over James A Hemenway. Shively is to speak tomorrow as the two houses prepare for a joint session and final election results.
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Indianapolis
Senate
House
United States
B. F. Shively
Robert EB
Proctor
Elkhart
Levi P. Harlan
Marion County
Evan Stotsenburg
Floyd
Harrison
Frank Kistler
Cass
Pulaski
Hemenway
Durre
Vanderburg
Mattingly
Daviess County
Hemenday
M. C. Thornton
New Albany
Mr. Shively
John B. Faulkner
Laporte County
Emmet C. Mitchell
Clark
Washington
Charles A. Gauss
Homer McGinnis
Morgan
John Sweeney
Crawford
Perry
W. E. Williams
Warrick County
Chris, Henig
Vanderburg County
Shively
Joint Assembly
James A. Hemenway
U. S. Senate
South Bend
Celery Growers Organize In Goshen Union
Local celery growers form The Goshen Celery Company to ship produce in bulk rather than individual shipments. The move consolidates efforts and aims to streamline distribution for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Celery. Company
Inquiry into Prosecutor Burris Conduct Planned
Lloyd L Burris prosecutor of the 34th district plans to file a motion in circuit court for an official inquiry into his conduct. Judge Dodge named H A Dausman as special prosecutor to present before tomorrow grand jury session amid accusations Burris obstructed justice. The grand jury meets again tomorrow as court closes for term. Dausman’s appointment has stirred legal minds.
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Lloyd L. Burris
34Th Judicial District
Circuit Court
Dodge
H. A. Dausman
Burris
EH. A. Dausman
Republicans Divided On Repeal Of County Locals
Republicans split on repealing the remonstrance law as a House minority conference failed to bind members to a solid vote. Representatives C C Schroeder and Chris Hewig of Vanderberg and Rath of Wayne urged leaving the issue open to individuals rather than a caucus decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Miles Burnas
Randolph County
C. C. Schroeder
Chris Hewig
Vanderberg County
Rath
Wayne County
Not Guilty Verdict in Bechner Embezzlement Case
After eight days of court proceedings in South Bend superior court, judge Vanfleet declared Thomas W. Bechner not guilty. The jury reached the verdict at 11:25 PM on Friday, eight ballots were cast with initial support for acquittal. The crowded courtroom was cleared after the verdict was announced.
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Thomas W. Bechner
South Bend
Vanfleet
Banquet Arranged by Jefferson Club in Elkhart
The Jefferson Club, evolving from the Bob Proctor voters group in Elkhart, plans a smoker to honor older democrats who helped organize it. About sixty guests are expected. Invitations went to Hon. B. F. Shively, U S Senator-elect from South Bend, who may attend and speak. A luncheon is planned at Anderson hall on the evening of February 3rd.
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Jefferson Club
Bob Proctor
Elkhart
B. F. Shively
South Bend
United States
Anderson Hall
Fort Wayne Saloon Keeper Fires in Fatal Brawl
In Fort Wayne J B Scott a saloon keeper fired during a violent altercation after Thornton allegedly refused to pay 20 cents for drinks Scott demanded payment Thornton allegedly denied the order and threatened to kill Scott A chair struck Scott then two shots from his revolver killed Thornton instantly in the scuffle at the saloon
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J. B. Scott
Fort Wayne
C. Walter Thornton
Thornton
Scott
Scotty
Parishs Divorced Suit Filed in Elkhart Court
Rosalie Parish seeks a divorce from Thomas Parish in Elkhart Superior Court claiming failure to provide support for two years. They wed in 1890 and have three children aged 17, 16, and 8. Plaintiff requests support for herself and children and immediate attorney fees.
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Elkhart
Rosalie Parish
Thomas Parish
Amelia O'Dowd Dies in Elkhart Home
Mortuary record notes Amelia O'Dowd aged 428 years native of Sturgis Michigan died at her Elkhart home. Survived by husband Michael O'Dowd and two sons Thomas of Elkhart and Hiram of Sturgis.
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O'Dowd
Amelia O’dowd
Sturgis
Mich
Elkhart
Michael O’dowd
Thomas
Hiram
Neighborhood Surprise for Mrs Hendricks on 50th Birthday
Neighbors of Mrs. Stanford Hendricks at 220 West Queen Street staged a surprise gathering last night in celebration of her 50th birthday anniversary.
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Stanford Hendricks
West
Queen Street
Court News: New Civil and Divorce Actions
Charles F. Pfeiffer sues John F. Godfrey for 400. Christena McKeever seeks divorce from Jasper N. McKeever, married 1884, separated 1892. Jas H. Hill divorced from Pearlene Chapman-Hill with custody of their three year old. Ira Ganger, administrator, files final report and is discharged. Millersburg lots in the Abraham Bollinger estate ordered sold.
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Charles F. Pfeiffer
John F. Godfrey
Christena McKeever
Jas Per N. McKeever
Jas. H. Hill
Pearlene Chapman-Hill
Ira Ganger
Margaret Ganger
Abraham Bollinger
Millersburg
C D Hess 78 Dies in Indiana After Theater Career
C D Hess aged 78, formerly Crosby opera house manager in Chicago, died at Westville, LaPorte County. He introduced Clara Louise Kellogg Emma Abbott Lillian Russell Christine Nilsson Minnie Hauk Minnie Palmer and Wim H Crane to the operatic world and English opera in 1869. His last venture in 1882 toured the Pacific coast with a theater company.
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C. D. Hess
Crosby Opera House
Chicago
Westville
LaPorte County
Hess
Clara Louise Kellogg
Emma Abbott
Lillian Russell
Christine Nilsson
Minnie Hauk
Minnie Palmer
Wim. H. Crane
Crosby Theatre
Mme Parepa Rosa
Caroline Richings
Beveridge urges reappointment of Winona Lake postmaster
Senator Beveridge presses for the re appointment of Sol C. Dickey as post master at Winona Lake. The report claims Dr. Dickey has habitually turned over his salary to the Winona Assembly movement to aid the religious organization.
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Dickey
Beveridge
Sol C. Dickey
Winona Lake
Dr. Dickey
Winona
Farm Sale Near Waterford Sells for 6500 Dollars
Andrew Wogoman sells his 80 acre farm in Elkhart township west of Waterford to William B. Dubbs of Millersburg for 6500 dollars. Possession is to be taken March 1. Wogoman plans to reside on the Samuel Fryman farm west of Goshen.
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Andrew Wogoman
Elkhart Township
Waterford
Wm. B. Dubbs
Millersburg
Goshen First Baptist Church Extends Call to Pastor
Rev. F. C. Robert of Pleasant Lake Ind has been extended a call to serve as pastor of the First Baptist church in Goshen to succeed Rev Neubauer who recently resigned.
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F. C. Robert
Pleasant Lake
Ind
First Baptist Church
Goshen
Neubauer
Buck Connors Sold to Spokane From Southern League
The former South Bent first baseman Buck Connors has been sold by Little Rock to Spokane Washington. Connors is said to have set a hard hitting record with the Southern League last season.
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Buck” Connors
Spokane
South Bent
Little Rock
Wash
Connors
Samuel E. Boys Sells First Daily Chronicle
Samuel E Boys publishes Plymouths Daily Chronicle as the towns first daily paper Vol 1 No 1 issued Saturday evening to supply a long felt want.
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Samuel E. Boys
Plymouth
The
Daily Chronicle
Council approves Hatch contract for West Washington paving
The common council held a brief session with most members present. The Hatch contract to pave West Washington street was approved with a $1,000 maintenance bond. Work must be completed by June 1, 1909 at a price of $1.18 per square yard and additional rates for curb, gutter, stone, sewer pipe, and catch basins. The fire department may receive a life net at an estimated cost of $125, and a library board vacancy led to Orville L. Simmons’s unanimous election.
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Dr. McGarvey
Greene
Kohler
Rimpler
Watts
Marshal Self
Enginee Witt
Snobarger
Water Works
Shafer
Fire Department
Menaugh
Fred Daily
Kalamazoo
Mich
Court Park
Oak Ridge Cemetery
William H. Charnley
Orville L. Simmons
Mr. Simmons
Charnley
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Washington Street
Campaign of Education by County Health Officer Opens
Dr. F. M. Thing, county health officer, launches a countywide education drive on contagious diseases. He will speak at New Paris Thursday evening and impose strict quarantine and fumigation measures. He will oversee these actions personally or via a deputy to stamp out contagion and prevent recurrence with citizen cooperation.
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F. M. Thing
New Paris
Replogle Improves After LaPorte Fire Incident
Elkhart Review reports Emmett Replogle, Lake Shore fireman, injured leaping from his engine at LaPorte on December 24, continues to improve at Holy Family hospital. He may be brought home by month’s end. Left leg amputated mid thigh, three smallest toes on right foot removed, shoulder crushed.
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Replogle
Elkhart
Emmett Replogle
Lake Shore
LaPorte
Holy Family Hospital
Goshen College Lecture On Catarrh By Dr Eby Tonight
Dr H W Eby will lecture at Goshen College on Catarrh this evening at 8 o'clock. The lecture is free and the public is cordially invited. Part of a Goshen physicians series of lectures.
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Goshen College
H. W. Eby
Ezra Hess Tours Central America In Timber Trade
Ezra Hess formerly of Syracuse now tours Central America making extensive timber purchases. He has prospered since moving to Wisconsin a few years ago and continues to expand his sourcing and business ventures in the region.
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Central America
Ezra Hess
Syracuse
Mr. Hess
Wisconsin
Reverend W C Butts Improving After Illness
Rev W C Butts, formerly of this city and later of Topeka, has been seriously ill for a long time and is now improving and able to sit up.
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W. C. Butts
Topeka
Porter killed by fall at South Bend saloon stairs
George Cyman of South Bend died after falling down cellar stairs in the saloon owned by Vincent Wierzbicki where Cyman worked as a porter. The accident occurred almost instantly, authorities say, leaving unclear if negligence or misstep caused the fatal plunge.
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George Cyman
South Bend
Vincent ‘Wierzbicki
District heating meet attended by Goshen Knights group
About 25 members of the Goshen Knights of Pythias attend a district heating event in South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen ‘Knights of
Pythias
Farm Land Sale in Osolo Township Records 10500 Dollar Deal
The sale transfers 160 acres of Osolo Township land from Harry Hughes to Herbert J. North for a total of 10500 dollars. The document notes the transaction as a formal land sale entry in local records.
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Harry We ‘Hughes
Herbert J. North
Osolo
Consul Arthur S Cheney Recalled in Mesinna Earthquake
Arthur S Cheney, an American consul who perished in the Mesinna earthquake, was moved to that city from Reichenburg Austria. Charles B Harris of Goshen is now the consul.
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Arthur S. Cheney
Messina
Reichenburg
Austria
Charles B. Harris
Goshen
The Devil staged by Henry W Savage at the Jefferson
Henry W Savage presents The Devil adapted by Oliver Herford at the Jefferson. Molnar's three act play features a modern devil mingling with society with sardonic humor. W L Abingdon as the devil and a strong supporting cast were praised though the ending and overall execution drew mixed reviews.
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Henry W. Savage
the Jefferson
Franz Molnar
New York
Oliver Herford
Molnar
Herr Molnar
Herford
W. L. Abingdon
Devil
Edmund Elton
Frances Nordstrom
Olga
Marguerite Snow
Elsen
Legislature Scenes Show Heavy Bill Intake and Purification Moves
In the Senate and House combined, 116 and 118 bills respectively have been introduced while Gov. Marshall has signed a 115000 dollar appropriation for session expenses. Delaware County Rep. Bitch pushes state takeover of Eastern Indiana Normal at Muncie with a funding plan, and Fitch cites its value at 150000 dollars. A Sunday baseball bill faces ministers’ opposition. Marshall election purification measures target foreign voting and party influence. Senate morals panel backs a stringent campaign-contribution bill and Kling advocates popular US Senate elections via constitutional change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitch
Delaware County
Eastern Indiana Normal University
Muncie
Fitch
Brolley
Scott and Jennings Counties
Indianapolis Ministerial Association
Assets Sold at Indiana National Bank Elkhart
Perry L Turner receiver for the Indiana National Bank of Elkhart sold the bank's remaining assets totaling 24000 in notes overdrafts and judgments. John W Fieldhouse top bid 38, who resold to Arthur B Darling. One bid as low as 5 from B P Swartz. No further dividends soon. total dividends paid 45 percent with little hope for the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry L Turner
Indiana National Bank of Elkhart
John W. Fieldhouse
Fieldhouse
Arthur B. Darling
B. P. Swartz
Conley & Frank
Mishawaka Police Identify Babe Found At Doorstep
Chief Ben Jarrett of Mishawaka police confirms the newborn boy, named Jimny, belongs to a South Bend mother with the father in Mishawaka. A local couple appeared at the Orphans' Home seeking guardianship but urged dropping the case.
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Ben Jarrett
Mishawaka
Little “Jimny
Clarence Upham
South Bend
Mrs Irwin Reported Critically Ill at Home
Detroit news reports Mrs. A. J. Irwin is critically ill at her home with Brights disease. Condition remains about the same as of today.
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A. J. Irwin
Detroit
Mich
Bright
Contractor Robert Bradley Discusses Spohn Block Plans
Indianapolis contractor Robert Bradley was in town yesterday conferring with S. F. Spohn on plans for the new Spohn block. Bradley prepared the plans for the High school buildings at Elkhart and Warsaw.
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Robert Bradley
Indianapolis
S. F.spohn
Spohn
Bradley
Elkhart
Warsaw
M. W. A. Camp 4075 RN. A. 2285 Installation Invite
Members of M. W. A. Camp No. 4075 and RN. A. No. 2285 are invited to a joint installation of officers at the M. W. A. hall on Wednesday evening, January 20.
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RN. A
Latta Accepts Travel Representative Post in Warsaw
Ollie Latta of Goshen has accepted a position as traveling representative with Hubert A. Myers Manufacturing Company in Warsaw. The move marks Latta’s shift to a sales role serving regional markets and expanding company outreach.
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Warsaw
Ollie Latta
Goshen
Hubert A.’ Myers
Fuel order fragment for malt wood and country hard coal
Fragmentary OCR shows an order for malt wood and country hard coal. Text is garbled with missing quantities, company name, and delivery details, leaving unclear scope and recipient.
Disbarment suit against Warsaw attorney Graves dismissed
Disbarment proceedings against John Graves a Warsaw attorney formerly of Morocco were dismissed by Judge Francis Bowser after a petition from half the Kosciusko County Bar Association including Judge Lemuel Royse. Graves had faced embezzlement charges over 32500 stolen from Arbuckle Ryan Harvester Co Toledo. one trial yielded a 106 fine and 30 days in jail, the second ended in acquittal.
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John Graves
Warsaw
Morocco
Kosciusko
Francis Bowser
Kosciusko County Bar Association
Lemuel Royse
Graves
Arbuckle-Ryan Harvester Co
Toledo
Mad Dog Scare Intensifies in Adamsville Area
Residents report a renewed rabies scare in Adamsville and nearby areas after a second rabid dog was found at large last Friday. The animal reportedly bit several dogs and possibly hogs at the Abe Bishop farm before being killed.
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Adamsville
Abe Bishop
Lincoln Birthday Proclaimed as 1909 Special Holiday
The president sent a message to Congress urging a law to authorize a proclamation marking February 12, 1909, as a national legal holiday to celebrate the centennial birth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln.
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Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Elkhart Plant May Move to Hutchinson Kansas
The St Joe Motor car company reportedly plans to relocate its Elkhart plant to Hutchinson Kansas soon. The Elkhart factory sits in the former Shoemaker automobile Co. building on North Main Street.
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Elkhart
St. Joe Motor Car Company
Hutchinson
Kansas
Shoemaker Automobile Co
Main Street
Kreider Reaches Sixty-Second Milestone
Local note reports M. K. Kreider turning 62 yesterday, reaching an age noted as the same Samuel J. Tilden was when he was elected president and afterward disputed the result.
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M. K. Kreider
Samuel J. Tilden
Franchise sale seals deal in Grand Rapids
C. H. Rotherton of Ashtabula has purchased the Grand Rapids Central league baseball franchise, expanding ownership in Michigan's baseball circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Rotherton
Ashtabula, c
Grand Rapids, Mich
Baptist ladies pastry sale postponed to Saturday
A notice states the Baptist ladies pastry sale is postponed and will be held on Saturday January thirtieth, with organizers urging community support and attention to the new date.
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Baptist Ladies
Letter From Son Albert To John Carpenter Cites Thermometer Reading
In a letter to John Carpenter from his son Albert, the correspondence notes a thermometer reading and remarks on the family matter. The fragmentary text hints at a dialogue about measurements and conditions referenced by Albert to his father.
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John Carpenter
Albert
Various Local Residents Travel and Visit in Indiana and Nearby States
A collection of brief society items notes Aaron Work and Benj Bortz visiting Elkhart and Milford residents, travel to Syracuse and Marion, Elkhart Packing Co representative trips to Chicago, clergy visits from Mishawaka, and several families from Goshen Warsaw Syracuse and Cass counties visiting relatives or attending events. Other mentions include county treasurer W P Kraus attending a meeting in Indianapolis, and U S Lidguard traveling from Leesburg with farming plans near Leesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Work
Elkhart
Benj. Bortz
Milford
BE. A. Kerring
Syracuse
Charles E. Miller
Marion
D. Go Shrock
Wilbur N. Tiedemann
Chicago
Jerome
Ariz
Noble Kreider
Emanuel Cripe
South Bend
Josiah Rowe
Luther J. Smith
Albert Swinehart
Hugo
Col
Jonas Overholser
Grand Rapids
Mich
A. D. Miller
Thomas Rule
Clarence Weaver
Indianapolis
Martin. Weaver
Wm. P. Krau
William Obendorfer
Muncie
Ira Yoder
Brough
Middlebury Township
Cass County
Reta Hess
Warsaw
Elizabeth Hess
Roller Bearing Subdivision sales drive in Goshen
Ed Chapman and other buyers purchased 155 lots in the Roller Bearing Subdivision since the last report. Prominent locals including Louis Simon and Salinger & Co backed the offer, with encouragement to 95 remaining names this week, urging city interest to secure the industry. A rush to pledge per lot is urged as time tightens with Goshen facing competition from South Bend and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Chapman
Laura A. Kindig
John B. Boyts
D. F. Wert
Louis Simon, &Co
Salinger, Bros
Samuel Cripe
Robert A. Bradley
Indianapolis
Spohn
Levi Hoke
Simon
Salinger
South Bend
Goshen
Bays Summer Resort Sold by Chapin on St. Joe River
Indiana and Michigan Electric Co of Elkhart and South Bend buys Martin's Island summer resort from Charles A. Chapin located on the St. Joe river three miles north of Niles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co
Elkhart
South Bend
Charles A. Chapin
Martin’s Island
St. Joe River
Niles
District Deputy to Visit Goshen Elks Lodge
District Deputy Grand Exalted William A. Ream of Peru will visit the Goshen lodge of Elks Thursday evening. All members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruter Wiliam A. Ream
Peru
Goshen
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Bechner
Tom Parish
Mortuary Record
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Campaign OF Education
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Kistler
Representative Strickland
Marshall
Gary
Senate Committee On Public Morals
Kling
Perry L. Turner
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