Robinson Circus Returns to Goshen After 18 Years
The John Robinson Circus arrives in Goshen under the third generation of the family, led by John G. Robinson. About 500 people work the show with 43 cars hauling tents animals and equipment, as crowds greet the oldest tented show in America making a parade and afternoon performance before moving on to Coldwater.
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John Robinson
Goshen
John G. Robinson
Robinson
Niles
Purl Street
East Purl Street
Lake Shore
Punch Wheeler
Hatch & Sons Seek Balance on City Sewer Contract Suit
W W Hatch and Sone sue the city of Elkhart for seven hundred dollars claiming due payment on a sewer contract. The case adds to a wave of lawsuits facing the town over debts.
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W. W. Hatch & Sons
Dodge & Dodge
W. W. Hatch & Sone
City of
Elkhart
Elkhart City
Showmen Fight Breaks Out During Unloading Morning
A fight occurred between two show followers during unloading this morning lasting about 20 minutes with no injuries. A planing mill is planned for incorporation at Wawaka and approximately 600 dollars worth of stock has already been sold.
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Wawaka
The Circus Crowd Attends Robinson Show in Town
Rural dwellers stayed away during the busy farm season while city residents filled the tents. The Robinson show reported good business at Niles yesterday. Most employees are Black, tied to the Cincinnati wintering location.
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Niles
Cincinnati
Township Expenditure Estimate to Be Published in Two Newspapers
Trustees must publish the 1903 proposed tax levy expenditure estimate in two leading party newspapers during the first week of August. Picnic at Dam reports Clarence Brown Walter Schmeykal Jay Hopkins Wilber Schmeykal and Misses Edith Arlen Lelia Kaufman Joy Bechtel Mira Arlen enjoyed afternoon refreshments and a good time.
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Clarence Brown
Walter Schmeykal
Jay Hopkins
Wilber Schmeykal
Edith Arlen
Lelia Kaufman
Joy Bechtel
Mira Arlen
Wawasee boat house accident and local notes from Goshen paper
Carpenters at a Wawasee boat house assist H F Kidder after a severe left wrist cut from a saw. Floyd A Deahl departs for Rome City for a Hillsdale College ora torical contest with his uncle Mayor Deahl, returning tomorrow. Miss Lou Truex resigns from THE Democrat in Goshen and heads to Milwaukee. Miss Della Slabaugh suffers nervous prostration at Burnstein's cigar factory. Goshen Gas finishes pipes on East Madison street and proceeds on Wilden Avenue. Robinson circus pays 25 license fee split to county and city funds. Weather reaches 95 degrees amid a quiet circus day.
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Floyd A. Deahl
Rome City
Hillsdale
Mich
Mayor Deahl
Della Slabaugh
Burnstein
West
Queen Street
Breach of Promise Case Tops Late Indiana Briefs
Former Goshen instructor Mises Lillie Math of Chicago sues Prof. Ewing in La Porte circuit court for 5000 dollars alleging promise of marriage. Previous Goshen ties include conflicts with Gen. E. R. Niles and rooms now used by Justice Whisler. Prof. Ewing left town abruptly amid romance rumors. Also: William Holton jailed for suspected wife murder in Westville. Mrs. Fanny Ford dies at 74 in Auburn. several regional deaths including Geneva, Brimfield pioneer George Rumbaugh, and Conrad Fravert Jr. Minor notes report smallpox recovery in Garret and Wells counties, a Geneva church project, and retirements and misfortunes among local residents.
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Mises Lillie Math
Chicago
LaPorte
Ewing
Business College
Michigan City
Prof. Ewing
Goshen
Justice Whisler
E. R. Niles
Elkhart Bride Elects to Wait for Groom
An Elkhart young woman secured a marriage promise from a Goshen youth who prepared wedding clothes but left to distant work. The groom is reportedly in New England, and the bride-to-be accepted his excuse.
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Dodge Wolverton
Hartford City
Canada
Elkhart
New England
Farmers Drive Plan to Form US Crop Control Union
A state movement aims to organize all farmers to regulate wheat and corn nationwide. The projected union would include every farmer and claim annual gains of 500 billion dollars. The Dog Show Closes note Alexandria's end of season for the Sipe Dog and Pony Show due to poor business. A Robinson show representative traveled from Niles to buy ponies, as regional dog and pony show profits remain below expectations.
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United States
Alexandria
Robinson Show
Niles
Temporary Abandonment Of Milford Water Plant Bid
Milford delays the proposed water plant with bids from H D Hallett Aurora Illinois 14300 Phoenix Construction Co Chicago 14900 Olds Construction Co Fort Wayne 15735 89 Judge Daniel L Fry dies LaPorte native longtime jurist Engine No 157 disabled westbound Lake Shore at Wawaka due to eccentric strap break delay 40 minutes 15 year old Bony Taylor to reform school after running away from guardian twice Black Stump Lake Wawa see area for sale Goshen residents eye purchase Ariel bicycle replaced by a dilapidated one informal dancing party planned for Friday night August 1 at 8 30 PM
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Milford
H. D. Hallett
Aurora
Ill
Goshen
Phoenix Construction Co
Chicago
Olds Construction Co
Fort Wayne
Bony” Taylor
Chris Edmonds
Near
John Kittendall
Leesburg
Reform School
Missing funds shock Claypool town treasurer case
Citizens and the town board confirmed the Claypool treasurer Geo Emler vanished after selling property leaving 700 dollars and the treasurer's books missing. A local committee oversees the investigation as funds and records are sought. Also noted, Patrick Maloney drowned at Blue Lake while fishing. he had married two months prior and was 27.
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Claypool
Kosciusko County
Geo. Emler
Patrick Maloney
Churubusco
Hlue Lake
Mr. Maloney
Body found washed ashore in Whiting with vague identifying details
Whiting authorities recovered a male body aged about 35 with dark hair and low cut laced oxfords. The corpse measured two feet eight inches in height and weighed 170 pounds, dressed in a black silk shirt without a vest and a light dark blue coat. The body showed signs of prolonged immersion.
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Whiting
Rumor Clears Up On Local Rail Sale Misunderstanding
Fort Wayne News misread Elkhart Review on a Goshen South Bend inter urban sale to Lake Shore, wrongly implying Goshen Angola line was sold. Sol A Wood denies any sale. D E Neff of Argos attempted suicide Sunday by throat cutting but avoided fatal injury, despondent over love affairs and recent heavy drinking.
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Lutheran Church
A.J. Douglas
Columbia City
Indiana
D. F. Neff
Argos
Neff
Will Potter
Wabash
Dowie
Zion City
Zion
Potter
Wapash
Fort Wayne
D. E. Neff
New York-Chicago Auto Tourists Reach Goshen In Speed Run
The South Bend Times reports James MecConnel and G W Garrett in a fast auto tour from Goshen covering 25 miles. They began at 10 30 and arrived by 12 40, logging their third or fourth cyclometer.
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James MecConnel
G. W. Garrett
New York-Chicago
South Bend
Elkhart Area Plans Electric Line and Local Stock Sale
Elkhart businessmen met to outline funding for an Elkhart Nappanee Warsaw Winona interurban. Plans include selling 130000 capital stock, with 40000 to be sold locally and 21000 already subscribed. Beardsley funeral announced for James Rufus Beardsley and Warren Hill store incorporation details noted. Bert Rowe fined for assault. dog from Wagner sent to Tennessee for training.
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Elkhart
Melvin A. Demarest
Hicks
Chicago
Herberti E. Buycklen
Goshen
Winona
Nappanee
Wakaruna
Warsaw
Big Corporation
Warren Hill
C. E. Kirkwood
C. 8. Seibert
W. F. Stanton
Hill Quarters
Burial notice for W A Whippy in Castle Hall
Burial service announced for W A Whippy charter member and past chancellor to be held at Castle Hall Thursday at 8 30 oclock under JACOS LEIDNER and J V MORRICE. Local notices report dog bite incident near Central barber shop and farm wheat yields at Pleasant Ridge plus social engagements and town moves.
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William A. Whippy
North Third Street
H. L. Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
Calanthe Lodge No. 41
K. of P
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Castle Hall
W.a.whippy
Jacos Leidner
C.C. J
William Myers
Pleasant Ridge
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J. F. Edgett
Michigan
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Wolverine
Wade
Allen O. Fisher
Emma Belle Kinney
Josiah Firestone
Circus
Marshal Self
Colorado
Henrietta Starr
Lillian Michael
Miss Michael
Cripple Creek
Dr. Whippy
Ejikhart
Indianapolis
H. F. Kidder
Lake Wawasee
John QC. Smith
New York
Benny Boose
George Boose
New York City
Hi Henry
Mr. Boose
Lew V. Ulery
Allen County
Ulery
Pathfinder
Popular Reserve Fund Order
D. H. Clymer
Clymer
Pathfinders
Charles Ulery
West Goshen
Mr. Ulery
Washington Street
Flurt
Wawasee
Milwaukee
Lou Truex
Democrat
Wis
Goshen Gas Company
East
Madison Street
Wilden Avenue
Robinson Circus
Prof
Calvin Ewing
William Holton
Westville
Holton
Gere and
Taere
Fanny Ford
Auburn
Geneva
U. B
George Rumbaugh
Noble County
Brimfield
Wells County
Conrad Fravert, Jr
Washington Township
Whitley County
Jack M. Smith
D. L. Fry
Daniel L. Fry
Capt
John Fry
H. A. Middleton
Western Rubber Company
Cleveland
Ariel
H. L. Arnold
Blue Lake
Bert Rowe
Rose Fleming
Dog
Tennessee
Lou Wagner
Dyersburg
Tenn
John Penney
Mr. Penney
Bob
Mr. Wagner
Johnson J. Barrett
News-Times
the Democrat
Vina Winebrenner
New Main Street
Qsouth Bend
Ira M. Wise
Mishawaka
Mr. Wise
R. F. Miller
West Lawrence Street
Brage
Main St
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