Grand Stand Contract Won For Fair Grounds
The contract for the new grand stand at the fair ground was awarded to Ike Miller for 2800 dollars after four bids. The 168 by 30 foot timbered structure will seat spectators with bleachers and a rear entrance, and the space beneath will serve as an exhibition hall.
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Fair Ground
Ike Miller
Frank S. Miller
N. B. Phillips
Mervin Chiddister
John Scrannage
Valentine Berkey
Sears Gardner
Frank J. Irwin
Goshen
Indiana
Elkhart County Fair to be Held at Mast Model Pacing Farm
Transportation plans move forward for Elk hart county fair set for September 14 to 18 at the Mast Model Pacing farm. Rail and steam lines may extend routes and offer special excursion trains. A committee will study the feasibility of extending Eighth Street and coordinating feeder services for expected large attendance.
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Elkhart County
B & N. 1 Railway
Eighth Street
Joseph
Kosoluako
Eikhart
Noble and
Terreat
Mnes
Attendee numbers poised to top past records
The report notes optimism that attendance records will be surpassed as events draw larger crowds. Prominent organizers push for higher turnout, citing growing interest and enhanced promotion.
Rural Carrier Resigns After Accusations On Route
Charles Miller a rural carrier from Jackson township and New Paris resigns after H. M. Fisher accuses him of improprieties on Fisher’s farm route. Miller allegedly befriended the daughter during her father’s absence and left town after being asked for a statement by Washington authorities. Miller was last seen in Goshen.
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Charles Miller
Jackson Township
New Paris
Postal Department
H. M. Fisher
Miller
Fisher
Washington
Goshen
Burris to Push Prosecution of Cobb Next Week
Prosecutor Burris prepares new papers for the embezzlement case against George S. Cobb ex township trustee. The matter will come up in the Elkhart superior court next week as Burris reviews Cobb, with good prospects of conviction.
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Burris
Cobb
George S. Cobb
Extownship Trustee
Superior Court
Elkhart
Gift Enterprise Prosecution Hits Irwin Vaudeville
Marshal Self served warrants on Lafayette Troyer and Mrs. Glen Wagoner at the Irwin Vaudeville charging violations of state law on gift enterprises. They pled not guilty with bonds signed by Frank J. Irwin for court tomorrow at two. Prosecutor Burris prepared papers with Oliver H. Greenwood sworn affidavit after ticket purchases. The case follows a plan to give a ring to a popular lady clerk via coupon votes and tests the law amid merchant interest.
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Marshal Self
Lafayette Troyer
Glen Wagoner
Irwin
Frank J. Irwin
Burris
Oliver H. Greenwood
Tried to Kill His Father Over Employment Dispute
Andrew Sanck, 18, of South Bend attacked his father John Sanck with a hammer and stabbed him with a pocket knife after being urged to seek work. The father reports serious head and arm wounds. the son has vanished since the alleged assault. The dispute followed weeks of unemployment and a claim of a liquor debt.
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Andrew Sanck
South Bend
John Sanck
Sanck
Resigns as Indiana Division Commander of Boys' Brigade
William G. Johnson of Elkhart who led the Indiana division of the Boys' Brigade of America tendered his resignation on January 1. The division headquarters move to Indianapolis and Col. Biddle assumes command. Johnson cited lack of support and financial burdens as key reasons for stepping down.
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Boys’ Brigade
William G. Johnson
Elkhart
Boys’ Brigade of America
Indiana
Indianapolis
Col. Biddle
Johnson
Mishawaka Ticket Agent Released After Arrest
Allison Lowe a Mishawaka ticket agent and telegraph operator was arrested Monday night but released due to his position and a belief he meant no harm. Three well known women walking home were knocked down when a man darted at them and ran into their path.
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Allison Lowe
Mishawaka
Widow Elizabeth A Davis Dies After Stroke in Mishawaka
Elizabeth A Davis wife of Franklin Davis died Monday night in Mishawaka after a stroke suffered Friday. The 81 year old had traveled from Lagrange to visit her daughter Mrs. F Burrows three weeks earlier. The notice notes her skating at the rink each evening.
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Mishawaka
Elizabeth A
Franklin Davis
Lagrange
F. Burrows
Streets to be paved in Goshen Fifth and Crescent slated
The Goshen city council plans spring action to pave Fifth Street with asphalt and Crescent Street with brick, aiming for summer completion. The move began last summer, with general support from property owners on Fifth and strong demand for brick on Crescent. The Sixth Street asphalt project from last fall will resume as weather allows, with the Western Construction Company ready to proceed.
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Fifth and Crescent
Sixth Street
Western Construction Company
Lafayette
Ind
Fifth Street
Crescent Street
Goshen
Lecture Draws Large Audience At Local Luther League
The Luther League of the First English Lutheran church hosted a well attended lecture night. Rev V J Becker of Napa nee spoke on What is Truth with praise for the sermon. The organizers praised the debut and announced the next talk for Feb 11 by Rev Charles A Dennig of South Bend on The 20th Century Ideal.
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Luther League of the First
Engsh
Charles A. Dennig
South Bend
Elkhart Driving Park approves 1908 season lease
Directors of the Elkhart Driving Park Association approve a lease with W Mott for the 1908 season. A letter from W J Walsworth of Valparaiso proposes a matinee racing circuit including Elkhart and ten other towns with a South Bend meeting planned to discuss further. Goshen will send a representative.
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Elkhart Driving Park Association
Wm. Mott
Elkhart
William J. Walsworth
Valparaiso
Crown Point
LaPorte
Benton Harbor
Three Rivers
Cassopolis
Goshen
Kendallville
Bremen
Bourbon
South Bend
Pin Saved Him From Jail Suspect Bank Robbery Case
Dave Maler a South Bend traveling salesman avoided jail as a bank robbery suspect after a Masonic pin and a telegram from his employer identified him. Maler and Fort Wayne resident M F Kann provided the information that cleared him of alleged ties to the gang planning town bank lootings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Maler
South Bend
Maler
M. F. Kann
Fort, Wayne
Judge Dodge Decision Draws Trustee Support in Cobb Case
The Columbia City Post reports Judge Dodge’s ruling will be welcomed by many state trustees who have sought legislative action to align with the court’s interpretation of the current law in the Cobb case.
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Judge Dodge
Columbia City Post
Annie B Jones Sues for Damages in Wabash Circuit Court
Annie B Jones of Marion files a 95000 damages claim in the Wabash circuit court against Lewis Whitman and the Knox Bank alleging injury from a July incident. The suit seeks redress for alleged losses and names the regional defendants.
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Annie B. Jones
Marion
Wabash Circuit
Lewis Whitman
Hard Blow for Employes 600 Elkhart Men Out of Work
The Lake Shore railway posts a bulletin in Elkhart announcing the closing of the Cleveland and Collinswood shops for the rest of the week and possibly longer. About 600 men are unemployed with only two eight hour days per week. Cleve land and Collinswood shops may also be closed. Payroll reductions cited as reason. some departments still have work for weeks. Died at Poor Farm. George Woodward, 60, Elkhart character, died at the county infirmary after moving there in 1906. He was divorced and survived by two daughters and a sister in South Bend. He led the 1896 McKinley parade in Elkhart known as Woody. Bursted Blood Vessel. Charles Hug, 24, unmarried, son of Mrs. George Hug, died after bursting a blood vessel while coughing. His father died four months ago. four brothers and two sisters survive, including Mrs. A. R. Kes ler of Elkhart.
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Lake Shore Railway Company
Elkhart
Cleveland
Collinwood
Des Sre
George Woodward
Michigan
South Bend
Woodward
Woody
Chales Hug
George Hug
A. R. Kesler
Social events brighten New Jefferson season with dances and visits
The New Jefferson ball hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Dow and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gorham drew more than 250 guests with Fischer's World's Fair orchestra from Kalamazoo. Grand march led by Hugh Newell and Miss Elizabeth Alderman. refreshments in green and red. Nearby gatherings included a church surprise for Mrs. John F. Scott and sleighride party at the Ben Gardner home. Enoch Hutlin to Cuba with H. Winer & Co. crew. Frank Hulton and L. A. Dennert plan a fruit plantation expedition. others tour plans amid social merriment.
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M. C. Dow
Charles E. Gorham
M. C. Dow, Jr
Fischer
Kalamazoo
Hugh Newell
Elizabeth Alderman
H. Whitmer
W. A. Willhide
W. J. Latta
C. W. Miller
E. W. Hawks
Ella Heatwole
C. C. Herr
W. C. Stover
Helen Herr
South Bend
G. W. Fleming
H. &. Wishard
Hazel Wishard
Elkhart
Mr. Swarles
Detroit
Ben Gardner
Jefferson Township
Cuba
Enoch Hutlin
H. Winer& Co
Frank Hulton
L. A. Dennert
New York
Hulton Brothers
Mr. Dennert
Hultin Brothers
Frank Hultin
Despondent Man Guy Bash Ended Life by Chloroform
The Warsaw Times reports Guy Bash killed himself by inhaling chloroform on a Saturday night after prior threats and a previous attempt within months. He had been despondent, told a sweetheart he would end his life, and nearly succeeded earlier with a brief unconsciousness. Funeral services were held at the home of BE Emmons on East Clark Street.
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Guy Bash
Warsaw Times
Bush
BE. E. Emmons
East Clark Street
Hammond to Host Northern Indiana Association Track Meet
The Northern Indiana Association will hold its annual track and field meet in Hammond on May 11 with an evening oratorical contest. Ten high schools are in the association including Michigan City Hammond LaPorte Crown Point Plymouth South Bend Mishawaka Elkhart Whiting and Goshen.
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Hammond
Northern Indiana Association
LaPorte
Michigan City
Crown Point
Plymouth
South Bend
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Whiting
Goshen
Lake Shore's Big Loss From Jan Storm
C H Wagner superintendent of the telegraph and telephone for the Western division of the Lake Shore reports at least 75 000 to 100 000 in damage from the January 12 storm. Repairs stretch twenty miles to Chicago and will take about two months. Wires are laid in ground level cables ten miles, and broken poles will be replaced before overhead lines resume. A large repair force under Wagner is at work.
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Telegraph
C. H. Wagner
Telegraph and Telephone
Lake Shore
Chicago
Wagner
New Zealander’s Farewell Recital at First Methodist
Rev Rawel of New Zealand presents a final farewell recital at the First Methodist church with illuminated views. The program features South Sea Island native life, comic mimicry, and vivid descriptions of his country and people, aiming to educate and inspire high school students and others interested in cultural and spiritual elevation.
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New
Deaf mute man found dead on Lake Shore tracks
An unidentified deaf mute man was found murdered on the Lake Shore road tracks at Indiana Harbor between the station and the canal. The body showed heavy mutilation and dismemberment, with papers on the victim guiding investigators.
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Lake Shore Road
Indiana Harbor
Canal
Spur to Spur: Big Four and Lake Shore Plan New Plants
The Big Four and Lake Shore companies will build a spur from Anthe Ster Nog Hudson to Hikhart. Pittsburgh Rubber Co. will erect a plant and Stebling Hudson Whip Co. will build a factory. Details describe location and scope.
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Big Four
Laké Shore
Ster- Nog-Hudson
Toe Hikhart
Pittaburg Rubber Co
Stebling Hudson
Residents Visit Goshen and Nearby Cities This Day
Local residents travel to Elkhart Chicago South Bend Milford Goshen Napanee and White Pigeon for visits business and family. Notables include Donald Wright Rabbi H Weinstein and Charles Foulks on varied trips. Drs Cook Ash Snapp and Eby attended a medical society meeting in South Bend.
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Donald Wright
Elkhart
H. Weinstein
B. W. Hawks
Chicago
Sol Rondabaugh
Milford
Goshen
Charles W. Foulks
South Bend
Anthony Deah
Logansport
Frank H. Adams
Bristol
Harry Brown
I Ra Miller
Jacob Beaker
Weston, O
John M. Cripe
Kirk Miller
Vistula
Vinton Knapp
Sadie Betz
Geo. P. Betz
B. BE. Mummert
G. Wiggins
Max Hascall
Toledo
West Virginia
J. C. Mellinger
H. F. Banta
Nappanee
Cook
Ash, Snapp
Eby
St. Joseph
Morton Messick
Indianapolis
Hancock Life Insurance Company
A. M. Murray
Ira Widner
Syracuse
Andrews
Walter Smith
Earl Smith
Emma Smith
White Pigeon
J. J. Zollinger
Samuel Hoover
Cromwell
Farmers’ Mutual Aid Association
H. A. Lane
E. A. Shaw
Hotel Hascall
Waterloo
James O. Smith
George Kapp
Stephen A. Bartholomew
Adamsville
Mich
Dusiness
Bartholomew
Middlebury
Medical Society Holds Meeting at Oliver Hotel South Bend
The St. Joseph County Medical Society met yesterday afternoon and evening at the Oliver hotel in South Bend. An elaborate program was presented and a banquet was served. Dr J A Cooke of Goshen read a paper before the society.
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St. Joseph County
Illness improves for Oliver Myers on Queen Street
Oliver Myers, confined at home on Queen Street for several days due to illness, shows marked improvement. Dr. and Mrs. R Q Haggerty of Elkheart plan a California trip starting next Saturday, aiming to Los Angeles first then other places to aid Haggerty’s convalescence. A new waltz by Burton Fischer of Kalamazoo titled I'd Walt with You is mentioned.
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Oliver Myers
Queen Street
R. Q. Haggerty
Elkehart
California
Los Angeles
Burton Fischer
the Fischer
Erohes Kalamazoo
Wal
Stranger's claim links Dec. 15 robbery to Mound's Junction
A visitor related a tale of a store robbery at J. McGee's and Daly's in Cairo two miles from Mourid. He alleged a friend planned the job and claimed strangers were involved. The date given was December 15 in a small town setting.
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J. McGee
Daly
Mourid
Don
Cairo
Signs of Weakening in Fort Wayne Watson Leaders
Fort Wayne leaders show signs of strain as factions around Charles W. Miller clash over delegate strategies for the governor race. Miller loyalists push for a state convention with an uninstructed delegation and a steering committee, while opponents fear loss of influence and full delegation.
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Fort. Wayne
Miller
Abe
Hungaryn national meeting ends South Bend free soup house
Breakfast ends the South Bend free soup house as utensils are packed and tables removed under mayoral action. The Hungarian nation meeting passed strong resolutions and the operation ran for a short time with about 2 600 free meals served to an average of about men per meal.
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South Bend
Carnation Day Observance Spreads Nationally
The entry notesCarnation Day honors President William McKinley with widespread observances. It mentions the observance began locally and expanded to national scope, highlighting its broad commemoration and ceremonial carnations.
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William Miday
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