Elkhart St Joseph Superior Court Bill Wins Senate Vote
The Elkhart St Joseph county superior court bill passed the Indiana Senate 44 to 0 with Gov. Hanly to decide within ten days whether to sign or veto. Goshen opponents predict a veto and a possible two thirds override battle if vetoed. Elk hart would gain a court if signed. otherwise a major political fight looms.
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Indianapolis
Elkhart-St. Joseph County Superior Court
Senate
Eikhart
Hanly
Elkhart
St. Joseph
House
Goshen
Zook
Subpoena Issued in Malpractice Case Against Local Lawyers
A deputy United States marshal subpoenaed Court Stenographer Beyerle to appear in Indianapolis and testify in the malpractice case against Harman and Zigler of Elkhart, stemming from Walter v Hunt. Missing papers in the case were found and sent to Indianapolis. Dr Osborne and Howard B Zigler, both lawyers in the case, claimed they lacked the papers though the clerk later said they had been on file all along.
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United States
Beyerle
Aepear
Indianapolis
Harman & Zigler
Elkhart
Walter Vs. Hunt
Express
Osborne
Howard B. Zigler
Clerk Refuses Marriage License for Underage Pair
The county clerk refused to issue a license permitting Edward Ingle of Nappanee aged 24 and Essie Bora Bennett of St. Joseph County aged 15 to wed. The clerk noted a girl must be 16 to marry, and Essie’s father was present during the application.
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Edward Ingle
Nappanee
Essie Bora Bennett
St. Joseph County
Insle
Births in Milford and Middlebury Township
A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs Hart Conrad of Milford. A daughter was born Wednesday night to Mr and Mrs J C Gohn of Middlebury township. Mrs Gohn is formerly Miss Edna Elliott and a cousin of ex Sheriff W O Elliott.
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Hart Conrad
Milford
J. C. Gohn
Middlebury Township
Funeral for Valentine Gephart Arrives from Grand Rapids
The remains of Valentine Gephart arrived from Grand Rapids last night at midnight. The funeral will be held at St. Joan's Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Monday, Rev Father Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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Valentine Gephart
Grand Rapids
St. Joan’s Catholic Church
Father Fitzpatrick
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Goshen Sets Up Modern Police Alarm System
Equipment for the new patrol alarms has arrived and will be installed promptly. When completed, Goshen will have an excellent alarm system at a very reasonable cost.
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Goshen
Latta to Erect Home on West Clinton Lot
Mrs W J Latta plans a fine house on the vacant West Clinton street lot she recently purchased from W R Ellis. The property sits on Clinton street and the project is described as an important local improvement.
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W. Jack Latta
W. R. Ellis
West Clinton Street
Nard Shoes Note End of School Year Sale
A fragmented notice hints at a sale by a shop named Nard and Son offering youth footwear at a discount while supplies last. The readable words reference shoes and a closing sale emphasis.
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Son
Four Boys Rescue Boy From Elkhart River Drowning
Eight year old Henry Van Deusen nearly drowned when ice broke near the Soap factory bridge. Four boys Berlin Murray Charles Hess Merl Hess and Ralph Bartmess formed a relay chain using a pole to reach him. They pulled him to safety and he was taken to Chas Warstler's home for dry clothes before a parent retrieved him.
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Henry van Deusen
Elkhart
Soap Factory Bridge
Berlin Murray
Charles and
Merl Hess
Ralph Bartmess
van Deusen
Chas
Warstler
West Goshen
Mgr
Fatal Roof Fall Kills Carpenter in Grand Rapids
Valentine Gephart a 64 year old carpenter fell 28 feet through a roof hole at the Lake Shore round house in Grand Rapids dying instantly. His body was sent to Goshen Indiana for burial. He leaves a widow several sons and daughters. Coroner Hilliker was summoned but no inquest held.
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Valentine Gephart
Grand Rapids
Mich
Herald
New Lake Shore Round House
Stein & Alt
Goshen
Ind
Gephart
Charles
Sick List Locals Suffer Illness Across Town
Henry Dinstitt is down with the grip. Joe Aust of Jefferson township is reported quite ill. Harvey Cripe suffers with tonsillitis. Mrs W W Beaty and Mrs Henry Hibschman near Goshen are very ill with slim chances of recovery. H O Thomas confined at home with a severe cold, W S Thomas drives the back for him. Mrs Frank Whitehead near New Paris recovering after surgery last Wednesday. Jacob Boyer of Clinton township underwent tumor surgery on his right arm.
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Henry Dinstitt
Joe Aust
Jefferson Township
Harvey Cripe
W. W. Beaty
Henry Hibschman
West of Goshen
H. O. Thomas
W. S. Thomas
Frank Whitehead
South of
New Paris
Jacob Boyer
Clinton Township
Davenport Widow Dies of Pneumonia in Elkhart at 70
Mortuary notice reports Mrs. Sarah F. Davenport widow of Dr. A S Davenport died in Elkhart after a nine day illness. She aged 70 and had lived there since 1859. Survived by one son Dr R W Davenport of Chicago. Also notes the burial of a Wert infant at 15 days old.
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Davenport
Sarah F. Davenport
A. S. Davenport
Elkhart
R. W. Davenport
Chicago
Wert
Marion Wert
Lake Wawasee bill defeated in house debate
A bill drawn by Miller Drake and Clubbell for lake shore property owners to bar taking marl from Indiana lakes was defeated in the house. A telegram received late yesterday reports the senate committee unanimously voted to postpone the measure.
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Senate
Miller, Drake & Clubbell
Lake Wawasee
Mar
Indiana Lakes
House
Senate Committee
Bankrupt Shoes Sale Promises Sample Stock Declared
An economy era headline notes a remarkable bank rupture event with shoe stock on sale and sample items offered. The brief mentions liquidation like a retail clearance. No further details are provided about entities or dates.
Legislation Topics Spread Across Pensions Open Season Fishing
In the legislature Senator Beardsley proposes pensions of eight dollars weekly for life to veteran volunteer firemen. Representative Kimmeil pushes to make open season for fishing year round with hook and line, arguing over-season benefits. Other measures include false pretenses becoming verbal as well as written and a push for reform laws. House leaders plan to advance at least five reform measures, with caucus to finalize passage strategy.
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Joseph C. Kimmeil
Ligonier
Mr. Kimmell
Fish Commission
House
Senate
Eccentric Eau Claire Man Dies by Own Hand
The coroner's verdict in Daniel Hesston's death last Sunday labels it suicide. Hesston, known for wandering woods almost nude, stirred town rumors of murder after a saloonkeeper reported he had about $40, with only $2 found. Locals speculated a hidden exit and boarded roof as part of a staged murder scene.
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Eau Claire
Mich
Daniel Hesston
Heeston
Injured Knee Forces John Arehart From Goshen Rubber Works
John Arehart of Goshen Rubber Works was incapacitated for work yesterday afternoon due to a knee injury. Authorities believe the recent trouble stems from a wound he sustained about a year or more ago.
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John Arehart
Goshen Rubber Works
Mr. Arehart
Final dividend by Matl Mfg Co trustee in Elkhart
Trustee Strafford Maxon will wind up the receivership of National Mfg Co by distributing a final 5 percent dividend today. About $8,000 will be paid to creditors. The several dividends total 35 percent. A number of preferred claims have been paid.
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Mat’l Mfg. Co
Strafford Maxon
National Mfg. Co
Elkhart
Fence Must Go From La Grange Court House Grounds
The county commissioners announce removal of the old iron fence at the La Grange court house. It will be offered for sale from the court house steps on April 1 after extensive local discussion.
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Lagrange Court House
Court House
Woman Killed By Interurban Near Battle Creek
Mrs. John Faulkmyer of near Ceresco was fatally struck by an electric interurban car two miles east of Battle Creek on the Jackson Battle Creek line while driving toward Battle Creek. She died within minutes of the collision.
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John
Faulkmyer
Ceresco
Battle’ Creek
Jackson- Battle Creek
Battle’ ‘Creek
Will contest on trial over Davis estate at court
The will of A E Davis dated August 27 1900 is challenged in circuit court by Margaret J Davis et al. alleging the testator was insane when made. The estate valued around 7000 with $1000 life insurance and an 11 acre New York life estate to the mother, others receiving the remainder. The case cites prior confinements at Longcliff asylum starting 1894 and notes related divorce and insanity proceedings involving local parties.
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Court House
Margaret J. Davis
Harriet M. Davis
A. E. Davis
New York
Longcliff
Circuit Court
S. Alma Ganger
Martha Gemberling
Minnie Davis
Stephen Davis
Frederick Tilt
Ari W. Weston
Joseph B Rogers
Longcliff Asylum
Death of Steve Torok Solved as Own Action
Relatives uncover the mystery of Steve Torok of South Bend. Coroner rules suicide after arsenic found in Torok’s bed and a druggist recalls selling the poison. Disowned for marrying against family wishes, motive cited as family trouble. Detected poisoning prompted stomach examination in Indianapolis.
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Steve Torok
South Bend
Torok
Indianapolis
No Trace of Powell In Child Assault Case
William Powell, the alleged assailant of eight year old Daisy Powell in St. Joseph county, remains at large. The victim is under physician care and slightly improved. Powell's relatives live in Fenville and Greenville Michigan. officers have not located him and fear he may have fled there. He has prior troubles and narrowly avoided prison years ago.
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Powell
William Powell
Daisy Powell
St. Joseph County
Fenville
Greenville
Michigan
First services at St Mark's M E church in Middlebury
The former Fifth Avenue M E church now at the corner of Middlebury and Clinton streets will hold its first services next Sunday. Sunday School at 10 a m, preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m, King Saul's Band at 3 p m, Epworth League at 6 p m.
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Fifth Avenue M. E
Middlebury
Clinton Streets
St. Mark’s M. E
King Saul's Band
Epworth League
Probate court final reports filed for multiple estates
Probate Court, William Y. Thompson admr of the Martha A. Hughes estate has filed his final report and received his discharge. Peter Bingman has resigned as admr of the Charles Maines estate. Earl W. Conrad admr of the William R. Ellis estate has filed his final report, hearing set for March 4.
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William Y. Thompson
Martha A. Hughes
Peter Bingman
Charles ‘Maines
Earl W. Conrad
William R.ellis
Congress bill eyed for veterans pensions
Good news for veterans as lawmakers consider a service pension measure. It would grant monthly payments of 25 dollars to old soldiers aged seventy and older, pending congressional passage.
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Congress
Editorial on Joint Superior Court for St. Joseph County
The South Bend Tribune editorially opposes a joint superior court, arguing it would not benefit South Bend or St. Joseph County, would risk future needs, and could be blocked if Elkhart County tied up the system. It claims editorial motives are clear and stresses county welfare over selfish aims.
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South Bend Tribune
Superior Court
Earhart
Tribune
St. Joseph County
Bar Association
Elkhart County
South Bend
B and O Passenger Train Hits Logs in De Kalb County
A B and O passenger train struck a load of logs at St Joe station in DeKalb County. Farmer Windiam Gee was crossing the track when his horse got entangled in the rails and toppled. The engineer, unable to stop in time, plowed into the wagon with full force, sending two logs flying and causing no serious damage.
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DeKalb County
St. Joe
Windiam Gee
Traction Merger Rumored Between South Bend and Chicago Lines
Railroad circles report Murdock and McGowan traction interests negotiating to purchase the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend system now under construction. The deal would join Chicago with South Bend and form part of a large merger centered in Indianapolis, linking Chicago with most Indiana cities and towns.
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South Bend
Chicago
Indiana
Murdock and McGowan Traction
Chicago, Lake Shore
Indianapolis
Tonight's Religious Rally Monster gathering in city
Politicians and others emphasize the monster rally with parade bands and torches. The united church revival hosts a youth rally with business leaders delivering crisp addresses, fine music, and cordiality. A recent service record shows a strong gathering and Rev. J. W. Fradenburg of the Baptist church preached on suffering.
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United Church Revival
J. W. Fradenburg
The
Baptist Church
Property Transfers Register in Union Township
Notices of deed transfers including Peter Bucher to Wm. O. Fervida for land in Union township at 500 dollars Mary E Wise to Ida J Mather for a lot in Middlebury at 300 dollars Henry Neff to William Whetten for land in Jackson township at 75 dollars U S A to State of Indiana for 80 acres in Union township State of Indiana to Samuel Geis singer for 40 acres in Union township Harvey Overholt to Martin Ramer for land in Union township totaling 950 dollars
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Peter Bucher
Wm. O. Fervida
Union
Mary E. Wise
Ida
J. Mather
Middlebury
Henry Neff
William Whetten
Jackson
Elkhart Review Alleges Funds Raised in Goshen Fight
The Elkhart Review claims about $1,735 raised in Goshen to oppose the superior court bill. It suggests the figure comes from statements circulating in Indianapolis about the Elkhart circuit court bar docket and names FE A Baker or Ira H Church as possible sources.
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Elkhart
Goshen
A. Baker
Indianapolis
Elkhart’ Circuit ‘Court
Elkhart Review Debates Court House Demand
The Elkhart Review questions Goshen residents misrepresenting Elkhart by claiming the city seeks a court house. The piece argues the portrayal may be misleading and examines local sentiment on the courthouse proposal.
Mutual Telephone Company Holds Annual Meeting at New Paris
The New Paris Mutual Telephone Union held its fifth annual stockholders meeting in New Paris. Re-elected directors were D. J. Whitehead J. F. McClure and J. W. Rowdabaugh with holdovers Solomon Mishler Milton A. Weaver William Swart Noah Dausman. Officers: President Dr J Whitehead Vice President J F McClure Secretary J W Rowdabaugh Treasurer Milton A Weaver. The company has added over 390 phones in New Paris and nearby townships and built toll lines to Syracuse Milford Millersburg Goshen with a planned direct line to Wakarusa. Treasurer reports about $200 on hand. expenses paid by stockholder assessments of $5 joining and $4 yearly. Subscribers enjoy free service over 5,000 phones in Elkhart county.
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New Paris
New Paris Mutual Telephone Union
D. J. Whitehead
J. F. McClure
J. W. Rowdabaugh
Solomon Mishler
Milton A. Weaver
William Swart
Noah Dausman
J. Whitehead
Benton
Jackson
Union
Elkhart
Syracuse
Milford
Millersburg
Goshen
Wakarusa
Goshen and
Elkhart County
Woodmen Alarmed by Indiana Bill on Insurance Rates
IndianaModern Woodmen officers warn that the Babcock bill would force suspension of Woodmen operations in Indiana at least through June 1908 affecting about 35 000 policyholders. The measure would require fraternal insurers to adopt the National Fraternal Congress rating basis, higher than Woodmen rates, with head camp approval needed for changes. The 19 Woodmen in the state house are urging modifications to avoid rating changes.
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Indiana
Woodmen of America
Congress
United States
Goshen Plumbing and Heating Co Formed in City Move
A new company named Goshen Plumbing and Heating Co has been organized with articles filed by incorporators C. E. Katz Josie Katz and Daniel Riggie. The firm will operate plumbing and heating services on a larger scale and move into Bechtel room quarters around March 1.
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Goshen Plumbing and Heating Co
C. E. Katz
Josie Katz
Daniel Riggie
Bechtel Room
Mishawaka Textile Company Incorporates in Indiana
The Mishawaka Textile company filed articles of incorporation in St. Joseph county and with the Indiana secretary of state in Indianapolis. Incorporators are J. Mu, White, W. K. Lamport and Warren T. Davies. Authorized capital is $50,000.
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Mishawaka’ Textile Company
St. Joseph County
Railroad clerks to get $100 raise per grade after year
Passage states salaries of railway mail clerks will rise by $100 in each grade after the first year. The house committee will decide before week’s end on increases for rural free delivery carriers. The total rise for already decided classes of employes will approximate $5,000,000 in the post office appropriation.
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House
Sunday Los Angeles Examiner An illustrated 140 page edition
Mrs Oliver Greenwood received a copy of the Sunday Los Angeles Examiner from her uncle Frank Bixler of San Bernardino California The regular Sunday edition is described as 140 pages and profusely illustrated
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Mammoth
Oliver Greenwood
Frank Bixler
San Bernardino
Cal
Los Angeles Examiner
Lizzie Lewis Mocked as Imposter in Multiple Indiana Towns
The Banner of this week reports Lizzie Lewis has been known as an imposter across Goshen Warsaw Ligonier Columbia City Kendallville North Manchester Ashley and other Indiana towns. The piece labels her as an alleged beggar and lists alleged locations of activity.
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Lizzie Lewis
Ligonier
Goshen
Warsaw
Columbia
City
Kendallville
North
Manchester
Ashley
Elkhart Manufacturer Employs Fifty People
A fragment notes an Elkhart manufacturer employing about fifty people. The terse line hints at local industry activity and job presence, indicating a small business contributing to the regional economy.
WRECK VICTIM J. S. BRUNSWICK DIES IN TOLEDO
J S Brunswick formerly of Elkhart and Detroit area, injured in Lake Shore freight wreck at Alexis Michigan, Sunday night, has died in a Toledo hospital. He was 35, married, and had worked for the Lake Shore for five years, rising to engineer in Elkhart in 1908. He failed to heed a danger signal and was derailed. He was well known.
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Elkhart
Lake Shore
J. S. Brunswick
Alexis
Mich
Toledo
Brunswick
Detroit
Insane Patient Remains in County Jail After Refusal
Elias B. Maust a Nap panee man has been kept in the county jail as admission to Longcliff asylum was refused because the institution is crowded. Maust had been released from an asylum at Norman Oklahoma and came to visit his brother. his insanity grew too pronounced for release.
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Longcliff
Elias B. Maust
Maust
Norman
Oklo
Jay
Damages in suit over Indiana rail shipment
Edward S. Holder of Wabash recovered 956 damages from the Big Four in Richmond Indiana. The suit arose from the railway company failing to properly handle Hoosier Givens to Wabash in August 1905. A car load of performing horses hogs and steers was shipped to Wabash and many became sick due to poor care.
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Big Four
Edward S. Holder
Wabash
Richmond
Ind
Burned by Gasoline Lamp Kills Woman of Dr Albertson
The wife of Dr Charles S Albertson of Laud in Whitley county died Wednesday night when a gasoline lamp exploded. The couple had been married about two months. He is a son of Rev E F Albertson of Columbia City, and as a boy lived in Middlebury where his father led the M E church for several years.
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Charles S. Albert
Laud
Whitley County
Albertson
E. F. Albertson
Columbia City
Middlebury
M. E. Church
Busy-lzzy's Vacation set for Bucklen theatre in Quickhart
George Sidney returns to Elkhart's Bucklen theatre tonight with Busy-lzzy's Vacation a refreshing musical melange. Sidney, known for his cheerful Hebrew character, offers a new edition of last season's success likely to draw theatre goers.
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Elkhart
Bucklen Theatre
Quickhart
George Sidney
Sidney
Brakeman Narrowly Escapes Injury in Elkhart Incident
Ray Minnis a Lake Shore brakeman escaped death after a brake chain broke while tightening a car brake at the hump. He fell to the ground and landed on a rail just before a moving car but acted quickly and flung himself off the rail to avoid injury.
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Ray Minnis
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Youthful couple jailed after eloping to Sturgis
A 17 year old girl and a 19 year old boy were arrested in a Sturgis hotel after fleeing Rossville Tl. They had eloped from Rossville and failed to obtain marriage licenses in Illinois Indiana Ohio and Michigan. They spent 300 dollars in six weeks and traveled from Hillsdale to Sturgis. They are in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Rossville
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Hillsdale
LaPorte Fight Over Paving Bricks on Jefferson Avenue
The LaPorte Herald fights Goshen South Bend and Chicago company, claiming workers are ruining paving bricks on Jefferson Avenue during ongoing LaPorte construction.
Family of William Horn Gratefully Acknowledge Support
Mrs William Horn and family thank neighbors and friends for assistance and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Horn
Flynn Named Manager of Elkhart Gas Co
Frank Flynn, previously a late Democratic nominee for county clerk, is now the manager of the Elkhart Gas Company, succeeding D. F. Johnson after more than a year in the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn
Frank Flynn
Ais
Mana
The
Elkhart Gas Co
D.F. Johnson
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Mortuary Record
Beardsley
Kek
Baker
Lemuel Darrow
LaPorte
Kankakee
Kelley
Davis
St. Marks
Ekhart
OL S Goshen
Eity
Mutual Telephone Company
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