Quiet Independence Day 124th Anniversary Observed In Goshen
The town plans no public Fourth of July celebration this year with no brass band, parade, or patriotic address. Many residents will travel to Elkbert or enjoy picnics in local parks while nearby towns promote events. Heat and storms threaten plans. flag is displayed and private displays may occur. Marl deposits at Barbee lake attract investment. a mill and electric railway are planned. Local social events include progressive pedro and lawn fetes at homes of Andrews and Biggs, with activities for ladies and a dam gathering.
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Goshen
Elkbert
Springbrook
Wawasee
Lake Breeze
St Joe
Lake Michigan
Americs
Anderson
Harbee Lake
Kosciocke
Blatchley
Indiana
Barbee Lake
Fort Wayne Sees Major Franchise Offer From Telecom
Fort Wayne faces a bid from Central Vasion for a new municipal phone franchise after a contract flaw was found in the old deal. The company now signals a potential offer range of 70 000 to 100 000 to secure the franchise amid the ongoing dispute. Nob le County lakes reveal lakeside sand expanses as water recedes 20 to 40 rods exposing weed and grass covered shores.
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Fort Wayne
Central Vasion Telephone Company
Issu
Wahuaibla
Noble County
Forgers Plead Guilty in Marshall Michigan Case
Ernest Keith and Rona Lonng pleaded guilty in Marshall Michigan to forgery charges after being arraigned there. They had schemed merchants in South Head and other areas with worthless checks and face prison terms.
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Ernest Keith
Rona Lonng
South Head
Marshall
Mich
Turbulent Night After Explosive Disturbance
A junk dealer left a stopper at curbside near R. H. August's place. Torpedoes on an electric railway caused loud explosions that rattled Main street and alarmed the city. Police Officers Maloney and Vesey reacted frantically, later seeking relief at a sanitarium.
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R. H. August
Siio
Sod
Main Street
Maloney and
Vesey
Zimmerman Eanitarium
Storm damages LaPorte area. Goshen coal price rises
A heavy storm hit LaPorte Monday night causing damage. Coal at Goshen sells for 7 dollars per ton, up from 5.75 dollars stated yesterday. Injuries reported include Jesse Cripe at Veneer Works in serious condition and Joh Akymeyer badly injured at Pease Machine Shop. Several locals and visitors are listed in personals, with community events and notices following, including a Fourth of July edition and church gatherings.
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Jesse Cripe
Veneer Works
Joh Akymeyer
Pease
Assessment Details Of Indiana Railway Tax Allocation
The board of review reports the Indiana Railway Company's tax will be apportioned among Haus Tyror Pte Bebhiat ity Rontart Tp Goshen Cy. A wind storm passed Wiesben at 7 PM with heavy clouds scaring residents but a brief scare. The heat record is likely to be broken today as temperatures rise.
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Board of Review
Indiana Railway Company
Haus
Goshen Cy
Wiesben
Michigan man to read declaration at Kansas City Democratic convention
Chas. Hanton of Michigan will read the declaration of independence at the Democratic convention in Kansas City today. A wedding notice from the WEEKLY Democrat years ago drew attention. Miss Anna Trainor of the Economy dry goods department was overcome by heat last night and taken home. condition improved today.
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Henry Hixon
Middlebury
Ashley
Henry Whitmore
Saginaw
Mich
F. Zaugg
Chicago
The
Reformed Church
Lee Hostetler
Washington, D. C
Census Department
Mell Ballinger
Boone
Iowa
Chas
Hampton
Michigan
Kansas City
Democrat
Anna Trainor
Hubop White
Valparaiso
John Hazen White
Michigan City
Indiana
Episcops Church
Why diners favor larger spoons and tiny decanters
A Newark Times note recalls restaurants using larger spoons for efficiency, and patrons collecting miniature decanters for claret or sherry. The piece contrasts small vessels with practical choices while joking about taste and frugality, ending with a humorous quip about Professor McKim’s heredity findings.
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Wei
Newark Times
Stevens Son-On-Route to Nome for Law Practice
Morton E. Stevens, en route to Nome to practice law, writes to KE H Stevens. The Stevens left Seattle May 24 and faced a heavy gale after Cape Flattery that lasted 24 hours.
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KE. H. Stevens
Morton E. Stevens
Nome
Alaska
Mrs. Stevens
Seattle
Cape Flattery
Peach orchards face heavy thinning amid strong demand
Growers report high need for peach pickers and thinning as June losses lag past years. To secure a paying crop many must harvest two crops in one season. Also noted is a box swindle where recipients pay a rebate and receive worthless pins, profiting swindlers.
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Benton Harbor
Palladium
Town Flees Out On Fourth Morning Rush
Early today residents departed in large crowds for the Fourth with all steam line trains and interurban cars crowded to capacity. A blue morning sky gave hope for fair weather, but later clouds signaled possible rain.
Census reports urged to define Goshen manufacturing role
Goshen manufacturers are urged to fully file census reports to determine the city’s standing as a manufacturing hub. A $560 penalty applies for disclosure breaches. Ex Mayor J. B. J. Schafer notes reports may go directly to Washington. blanks available and due by October 31 with reduced rail fares on several June to August dates.
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Goshen
Census Bureau
J. B. J. Schafer
Washington
Schafer
Chicago
Union Pacific
North- Western Line
Glenwood Springs
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Chicago & Worth-Westernady
A. H. Waggner
Fifth Avenue
Purchase of life interest in Rowell homestead reported
Mrs H F Kidder Mrs Will Whitaker and Sam Rowell bought Mrs Geo P Rowell s life interest in the Rowell homestead at the corner of Lincoln avenue and Third street and she will vacate soon. Runaway last night on Main street involved Hartman s horse from Nappanee which tore the buggy. a boy in the vehicle escaped injury by leaping free.
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H. F. Kidder
Will Whitaker
Sam Rowell
Geo. P. Rowell
Rowell
Lincoln Avenue
Third Street
Hartman
Nappanee
Main Street
Drunken Stranger Detained After Opera House Alley Incident
Marsha Self reported a intoxicated stranger in the opera house alley this morning and had him jailed. Frank Bungay suffered a severe injury when he fell from his wheel during Codwater five mile handicap yesterday. his bicycle was badly damaged.
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Marsha Self
Opera House
Frank Bungay
Codwater
Central Union Telephone Sends Free Long Distance Bulletins
The Central Union Telephone Co received long distance bulletins from the Kansas City convention and they were provided to patrons free of charge. The board of review adjourned last night over the Fourth. County officials have little business today and some joined the Elkhart throng. Acting City Judge Dodge of Elkhart ruled fines cannot be boarded but at $1 per day and passes sentence for any time under a year.
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J.C. Hallaway
Logan Pritchard
West
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Utah
Washington
California
New York
Chas. Foster
Lacy &. Kentley
Oswego County
N. Y
Elkhart County
Ind
Brice Larimer
Middlebury
Atta
Methodist Church
Milersburg
Presbyterian Church
Mathes
Goshen
Brown's Cemetery
Wm. Short
John Haglind
LaGrange
S. B. Short
I. W. Short
Aaron Work
James A Work
Elkhart
William C. Work
Forest Grove
Jane Short
Edson Short
B. F. Freeland
Amos Stauffer
Central Union Telephone Co
Kansas City
Board of Review
Dodge
Property Transfers In Elkhart And Goshen Areas
Transactions show multiple real estate transfers from Elkhart township to Elkhart and Goshen parcels. Buyers include Warren Irwin, W J Davie, Benj T Kitson, Oliver H Sweitzer, Wm A Butler, Lydia Cripe, Elizabeth Keller, Geo Blake, and Wm Robinson, with prices ranging from 1 to 1431 dollars and five acre tracts noted. Sheriff W O Elliott appears in several deeds as public official overseeing transfers.
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Valentine Berkey
P. D. Kerkey
Elkhart
W. O. Elliott
Warren Irwin
W. J. Davie
Goshen
Isaac W Kitson
Benj T Kitson
Benton
Minnie B Bruse
Oliver H Sweitzer
Peter D. Berkey
Wm. A. Butler
Chamberlain
Edmond F. Emerick
Lydia A. Cripe
Elkhart Township
Geo G. Gillett
Elizabeth A. Keller
Geo. W. Blake
Harvest Time Hints and Local Notes in Jefferson Township
Harvesting is the order of the day with showers helping corn growth. Mrs. Ira Stutsman gains in health while B F Gardner repaints his new barn. Miss Michaela draws logs for Sanders & Co. Jefferson township sees visitors from Nebraska and Goshen. Grasshoppers appear in places. cabbage plants sought to replace losses.
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Ira Stutsman
B. F. Gardner
Micheala
Sanders & Co
Jefferson Township
James Blue
Nebraska
Mrs. Gardner
Goshen
George Ertzinger
Robson Crase
Hearts Are Trumps ends its Chicago run at McVickers
Cecil Raleighs Hearts Are Trumps closes at McVickers Theatre Chicago on July 15 after an eight week engagement seen by thousands with a top class Frohman company. The production will tour eastern cities next season making a final road appearance in Philadelphia Boston Pittsburg Brooklyn and New York.
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Cecil Raleigh
McVicker's
Chicago
Chas. Frohman
McVicker
Jacob Litt
Stanialaus Stange
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
New York
Soldier boy from Manila save money with paymaster
A Kansas youth in Manila laments tying up 105 dollars with the paymaster until muster out. He notes the government pays 2 percent annual interest to encourage soldiers to save, hoping to receive the funds in San Francisco.
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Manila
San Francisco
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Throat Lung Diseases
A widow of General Burnham of Machias, Me, feared to die from Pemonis but credits Dr. King’s New Discovery with saving her. After three doses she slept, the medicine allegedly cured her and others report relief from throat chest and lung diseases. Trial bottles are free at H N Jenner’s drug store for 50 cents or 1 dollar.
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Burnham
Machias
S. H. Lincoln
H.N Jenner
Reference Hustlers Seek American Mfg Co Terre Haute Ad
An advertisement claims a weekly salary of 15 dollars plus expenses for agents selling a stock and poultry raiser product. It asks hustlers to respond with an address and stamp to American Mfg. Co. in Terre Haute Indiana for more information.
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American Mfg. Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Safe cracking tests show strong safes breached by explosives
Sciextine Safe Cracking demonstrates that a $3,000 safe with reinforced jambs and door can be breached by nitroglycerin, creating a large hole to admit a hand and arm. A 4 ounce charge tore the door off. A 20 inch cube iron steel safe with 4½ inch walls resisted until a 34 pound hollow dynamite charge opened a three inch hole.
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Amon
Popular Science Monthly
A Cautious Man and Its Office Telephony
A businessman keeps a stenographer recording telephone conversations for finance politics and personal matters. He reports using an extension line to speak while his secretary transcribes and files the talks, a practice the narrator finds revealing about modern caution. Local dealers note a large fireworks sale amid a 120 celebration.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
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