St Joseph County Pursues Vanfleet Nomination for Superior Court
Local and South Bend political factions debate the pending Republican bid to appoint Vernon W. Vanfleet as superior judge. Elkhart and St. Joseph counties weigh contenders, with rumors of a county bloc backing a single candidate to avoid a split and ensure nomination by acclamation, while Goshen and South Bend factions push for a St. Joseph candidate and several South Bend lawyers gaze at potential appointments.
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Elkhart
St. Joseph
Superior Court
Vernon W. Vanfleet
Handy
Vanfleet
Elkhart Review
South Bend
Goshen
St. Joseph County
Hanly
Wanfleet
McCormack Sees Bryan Victory. Predicts Nomination Secure
P H McCormack head of the contracting firm for the courthouse reconstruction states Bryan will be elected and re nominated. McCormack, a leading Democrat from Columbus who has served as mayor, asserts there is no doubt about Bryan's renomination and outlook.
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Bryan
P. H. McCormack
P. H. McCormack & Co
Court House
Columbus
Death of Aged Lady in Mishawaka
Mrs. Elizabeth Nusbaum died yesterday in Mishawaka at about 75 years old. Born in Pennsylvania she moved to Wyandotte County Ohio in the 1840s and settled in Indiana in 1868, living in Mishawaka since. She was the mother of 15 children and a son Ben Nusbaum resides in the city.
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Elizabeth Nusbaum
Mishawaka
Pennsylvania
Wyandotte County
Indiana
Ben Nusbaum
Ogle Improving at Washington Bedside
Lamar Croop received a letter from his wife in Washington D C at the bedside of her brother Charles T Ogle. She reports Mr Ogle in slightly improved condition with hopes of recovery though still very weak.
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Charlies Ogle
Lamar Croop
Washington, D. C
Charles T. Ogle
Mr. Ogle
Elkhart Businessmen Question Nappanee Rail Link
Local Elkhart business leaders doubt the feasibility of an electric railway connection to Nappanee due to the heavy investment required and uncertain return. The discussion centers on whether such a line would justify the costs involved.
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Elkhart
Nappanee
Tne
Local residents report illness and recoveries
Sick List notes G. W. Beach is able to be out again and W. H. Bertch returns after a grip siege. D. C. Bucher of Middlebury Street remains confined at home due to illness. Mrs. Albert Card of North Seventh Street is critically ill.
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G. W. Beach
W. H. Bertch
D. C. Bucher
Middlebury Street
Albert Card
North Seventh Street
For Men Only at Bucklen Elk Heart Night Show
Advertises a men only entertainment by the Monte Carlo Girls Burlesque Co appearing at the Bucklen in Elk Hart tonight with emphasis on male attendance.
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The
Monte Carlo
Local Republicans Shift To Support Fairbanks In Indiana
Elkhart Republicans who once opposed Vice President Fairbanks now back his bid after a party realignment. After Indiana's united delegation was set to vote for Fairbanks in Chicago next June, former critics including Beveridge faction adherents have softened and pledged support. The shift follows recent GOP meetings and new committeemen selections amid tensions with the Roosevelt administration and Goshen politics.
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Elkhart
Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Indiana
United Indiana
Chicago
Goshen
Slow Streetcar Service Deteriorates Under New Speed Limit
Marshal Self warned street car companies to limit speed to eight miles per hour within city limits, triggering months of trouble and poor city service. A city car now takes 40 minutes for a round trip, versus 3 minutes before. Cars also delay against interurbans, making the service abominable. Duration of this disruption is unclear.
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Marshal Self
Society News Party at Crine Home and East Goshen Dinner
Noble Croop and Defoe Leedy entertained a company of friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Crine east of the city in celebration of Mr Crine s birthday. Miss Lettie Meyers entertained a company of friends at dinner at her home in East Goshen.
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Noble Croop
Defoe Leedy
F. J. Crine
Mr. Crine
Local judge seeks Democratic nomination in Twelfth district
Joseph W. Adair of Auburn after twenty years as Noble circuit judge seeks the Democratic nomination in the Twelfth district. Luke H. Wrigley of Albion aims to fill the judge’s bench. Jas Robinson of Fort Wayne former congressman and Cyrus Cline of Angola are active candidates for the Twelfth district congressional nomination.
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Joseph W. Adair
Auburn
Noble Circuit Court
Luke H. Wrigley
Albion
Jas. Robinson
Fort Wayne
Cyrus Cline
Angola
Bucklen ties on Valley Line dispute unresolved
In LaGrange a Bucklen associate says Mr Bucklen has not issued any definite statement on the proposed construction of the Valley Line from Middlebury to Elkhart. Elkhart stockholders in the company favor pushing the extension in the spring.
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Lagrange
Bucklen
Middlebury
Elkhart
Southern Michigan Railway Eyes Berrien Springs Summer Plans
The Southern Michigan Railway Co. aims to make Berrien Springs a regional attraction this summer. It controls a large tract west of the Indian fields along the St. Joe river and will clean and develop the area into picnic grounds for visitors.
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Berrien Springs
Southern Michigan Railway Co
Indian Fields
St. Joe River
Epidemic of Lagrippe Harms Elkhart Community
Irvin Miller of Milford plans a second operation for tuberculosis after returning from North Dakota. He previously had surgery last spring for the same disease, and doctors, drug clerks, nurses, and advisers work to treat a widespread malady described as an epidemic in Elkhart.
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Irvin Miller
Milford
North Dakota
Miller
Jank Shafer Reappointed as Water Works Superintendent
Jank Shafer has served as superintendent of the water works and light plant for two years and his term extends to January 1, 1908. He receives a weekly salary of $26.
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Jank Shafer
Elkhart Post Office Posts 1907 Receipts
The Elkhart post office totaled 117302.82 in receipts for 1907. Harry Wolfe Boles bought the Charles G. Hassler interest in the Troy Laundry in Elkhart.
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Elkhart
Harry Wolfe Boles
Charles G. Hassler
Troy
New Marriage Regulations Issued by Fort Wayne Diocese
A pastoral letter from Bishop Alerding for St John’s Church announces new Catholic marriage regulations aligning with Pope Pius X. The rule bans priests from marrying residents of different parishes, tightening safeguards and restricting outside parish weddings to cases of false representation.
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Alerding
Fort Wayne
St. John’s Church
Church In
America
Elkhart Circuit Court: docket clears as term ends
The Elkhart circuit court term winds down with about 50 criminal cases disposed and only three trials since the last session. Civil docket reviewed. Probate business handled by Commissioner Troyer. Next term begins March Sud. New cases include a quiet title suit by David Smeltzer and divorce actions by Mrs. Liberty Middaugh and Mabel Z. Bohn. Merchants Hotel placed in receiver’s hands with QO. H. Sweitzer named receiver.
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Elkhart
Dodge
Troyer
Merchants
W. H. Riblet
Herman Bornenun
QO. H. Sweitzer
Druggist Sues for Bible Price in Warsaw Justice Court
John Watson of Warsaw filed suit to recover seven dollars plus seven cents interest for a Bible bought by Mrs. Elsa Johnson, a prominent local resident. The justice court awarded Watson a judgment of 7.07 against Mrs. Johnson.
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John Watson
Warsaw
Elsa Johnson
Johnson
Oliver Ill Again
James Oliver of South Bend, noted mill owner and plowmaker, is critically ill after several sinking spells in recent months. Despite repeated crises, he has shown marked vitality and has surprised doctors and relatives by recovering each time.
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Oliver
James Oliver
South Bend
Wrong Construction Praised by Warsaw Times on Postoffice Rules
The Warsaw Times argues postoffice rulings are misdesigned and will not hurt country publishers but likely yield pronounced profits. It contends the new rules are misapplied by authorities and could favor big players over small presses.
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The
Warsaw Times
Postoffice
Elkhart Fire Team Killed In Morning Collision
An Elkhart city car struck and instantly killed a city fire horses team that had been used for 16 years. Pipeman Vernon Shriver and Truckman Walter Taverner were thrown but unhurt aside from minor bruises. Conductor Samuel Hollinger and Motor Miller were not seriously injured. Repair costs total 650 dollars for the team and cart. Blame for the accident has not yet been fixed.
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Elkhart City
Vernon Shriver
Walter Taverner
Shriver
Taverner
Central Station
Elkhart
Non-Partisan Reception For W. J. Bryan In Greenfield
Uriah Stokes Jackson, recently elected Indiana Democratic state chairman, declares at a Greenfield reception that he owes nothing to party factions and will lead Indiana's campaign for the Democratic Party to unite Hoosier Democrats behind William Jennings Bryan.
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Greenfield
Hancock County
Uriah Stokes Jackson
Indiana
William Jennings Bryan
Smallpox Scare Ends in Claudeville Village
After a strenuous six week battle against smallpox in Claudeville St Joseph county the last case is wiped out by Dr W G Wegner secretary of the county board of health. The public school was quarantined for two weeks and several families remained in quarantine for weeks as members suffered from the disease.
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Claudeville
St. Joseph County
W. G. Wegner
Attorney Graves Granted New Trial In Embezzlement Case
Two weeks after being found guilty of embezzling under 25 dollars from Arbuckle-Ryan Co of Toledo John C Graves won a new trial in the fKosefusko county circuit court He seeks to convince a jury he did not misuse corporate funds for personal needs
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John C Graves
Arbuckle-Ryan Co
Toledo
fKosefusko County
South Bend Unemployment Looms As Factories Lay Off
About 4 000 to 5 000 unskilled workers are idle in South Bend as Studebaker Oliver Singer and Birdsell factories cut jobs due to the money shortage. Skilled labor remains unaffected as the money market tightens and cur rency is unavailable to meet payrolls.
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South Bend
Studebaker
Oliver, Singer
Birdsell
Indiana delegates miss opening session in Indianapolis
None of the Warsaw delegates named to attend the meeting in Indianapolis for organizing the Indiana branch of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress attended the opening session Tuesday. Delegates named were John H. Brubaker, Charles W. Scott and David Peterson.
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Warsaw
Indianapolis
Indiana
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
John H. Brubaker
Charles W. Scott
David Peterson
Republicans of the Eleventh District Convention in Marion
Republicans of the Eleventh district plan a March 12 convention in Marion to decide the nomination. Dr. Good of Warren is again a persistent candidate.
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Eleventh
Marion
Dr. Good
Warren
Reverend J W Poot to Preach at Wells Memorial Tonight
Rev J W Poot of Millersburg will preach in Wells Memorial Lutheran church tonight. A congregational meeting will follow the service. Herrick M Rusgh, a substantial farmer from Concord township, was in Goshen today.
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J. W. Poot
Millersburg
Wells Memorial
Lutheran Church
Herrick M. Rusgh
Concord Township
Goshen
Births Recorded for J W Haines and Walter Mahn Families
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs J W Haines of 113 Cross street. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Mahn in Los Angeles California a few days ago. Mr Mahn left here years ago and was married in Los Angeles.
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J. W. Haines
Cross Street
Walter Mahn
Los Angeles
Mahn
Violations Found in Warsaw Under Pure Food Law
Frank W. Tucker state food and drug inspector reports wholesale violations of the pure food law uncovered in Warsaw. The discovery follows inspections and may lead to enforcement actions and further investigations.
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Warsaw
Frank W. Tucker
Mumps and Fires Highlight Rural Indiana Notices
Wolcott Ville reports mumps while the South Milford hotel burned partially on Saturday. Obituaries note Elizabeth Showers 86. Mrs. John Beard 68. Christian Born dead from injuries. several local deaths in DeKalb and Whitley counties. Community updates include prohibitionist politics, a Bethel church dedication, and a saloon boycott spreading from Butler.
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Wolcott Ville
South Milford
Elizabeth Showers
DeKalb County
A. F. Merriman
Bluffton
Wells County
Henry Uhlman
Noble County
Wawaka
Frank Harlen
Warsaw
John Beard
Whitley County
Richland Township
Simeon Maurer
Spencerville
Chicago
Fred Reamer
Kendallville
Cleveland
William Spangler
Winamac
Bethel Church of the Evangelical Association
Columbia City
Fred Snyder
Huntington
Nappanee Board to Regulate Card Tables
Town board of Nappanee plans a new line of action on card tables now used in public places and occasional dice games. The marshal has been ordered to enforce stoppage where present, while no local license ordinance exists but other towns collect revenue from such tables.
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Town Board of
Nappanee
Marshal Weyburn
The
Nappahee News
Hero of Wreck Captain Manning Dies at 69
Captain J. P. Manning, 69, veteran Lake Shore agent at Ashtabula for 52 years and a Civil War captain, died after paralysis. He famed for rescuing many from the 75 foot fall of a Lake Shore train into the Ashtabula River, amid the 1876 wreck that claimed 70 dead.
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J. P. Manning
Ashtabula
Lake Shore
Manning
Nappanee Band Plans Reorganization Next Thursday
Nappanee will reorganize its musical organization merging the old band with the current players. The new group will have about 35 pieces including eight cornets and seven clarinets with H. J. Rickert remaining as instructor.
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Nappanee
H. J. Rickert
Rumor of Studebaker Failure Declared False
Report on Elkhart streets claimed Studebaker Bros Mfg Co of South Bend had failed and gone to a receiver but a South Bend call denied the rumor as false.
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Elkhart
Studebaker Bros. Mfg. Co
South Bend
Six Footers Organize Fairbanks Club
Chicago plans a Fairbanks six footers club with membership open to any resident who stands six feet tall in socks. Burl Nicholson principal of Waterford school is said to be slightly improved.
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Chicago
Burl Nicholson
Waterford
Imperialism Openly Questioned in Campaign Debates
P. M. H. argues the Republican party will keep the Philippines indefinitely for strategic and economic gain, urging a shift in the upcoming presidential campaign to expose imperialist aims. He criticizes Taft and Beveridge statements and urges the Democrats to frame colonial imperialism as the campaign’s lead issue.
Bristol Miller Arrested for Selling Untagged Feeding Stuff
Under a new law the assistant state chemist Roberts led a case against Henry Wells a Bristol miller for selling feeding stuff without an official tag. The 1907 law was cited. Wells was fixed at 100 dollars bail and given until tomorrow to secure it after selling two sacks of wheat middlings without tags.
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Roberts
Henry Wells
Bristol
Wren
Wambaugh Daniel Dies at 80 in Mishawaka Home
Daniel Wambaugh died this morning at his son Conrad C Wambaugh’s home 1010 South Main Street after a two week illness from pneumonia He was 80 years old born in Germany he lived in Southwest before moving in with his son He is survived by two sons Conrad C and William two brothers John and Christian three grandchildren and four great grandchildren The funeral will be Friday at 2 PM at the son’s residence and burial follows in Oak Ridge cemetery
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Conrad C
William
Colorado
John
Elkhart
Christian
Mishawaka
Oak Ridge Cemetery
VanDoran Divorce Suit Filed in Berrien Circuit Court
Mary Van Doran sues William H L VanDoran for divorce in Berrien circuit court Benton Harbor. Married 1902, separated 1908 after two assaults, custody sought for adopted daughter Florence. Defendant publisher of Berrien County Journal faced earlier assault conviction amid marriage strife.
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Mary van Doran
William HL VanDoran
Berrien
Benton Harbor
Florence
Eau Claire
Berrien County Journal
Lake Shore schedule shifts eastbound train for papers
The eastbound Lake Shore No 157 now departs Elkhart for Toledo 20 minutes before Chicago papers arrive, delaying Chicago newspaper delivery until near noon. To remedy this, interurban service at 7 30 is arranged. Dealers hoped for 5 15 am delivery but were disappointed.
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
Toledo
Chicago
Possible Opposition to Brick in District Race
Andrew Judson Dillon of Rochester, an adjuster for Continental Fire Insurance, is urged to run for Congress. Anti Brick Republicans kept telephone lines busy across Rochester Goshen Elkhart and South Bend to push him into the race. The district chairman has set a convention for February 14. Dillon, a successful businessman, will announce his decision soon.
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Brick
Andrew Judson Dillon
Rochester
Continental Fire Insurance Company
Congress
Goshen
Elkhart
South Bend
Dillon
Contested Hart Graham will heard in Noble county
The Hart Graham will case is being contested in Noble county. Guy Graham, son of the deceased, testified his father was eccentric and had cut him off. Clarence Moore of Bremen testified as a guest of his brother. The proceedings touch on the will and related tax issues.
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Will
Hart Graham Will
Noble County
Guy Gra ‘Ham
Son
Clarence Moore
Bremen
Wil
East Goshen
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Graves
M. T. Runyan
Butler
Emmas Swafford
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