County Delegates Pin Hope On Miller In Plymouth Caucus
Elkhart Republicans gather in the old council chamber to appoint delegates for the June 9 Plymouth congressional convention. Miller support holds among most groups, while anti Miller factions speculate on possible splits and Dr. C L George’s stance. Moorman’s nomination prospects rise in Knox and Miller’s fate hinges on St. Joseph County votes.
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Elkhart Township
Old Council
Plymouth
Charles W. Miller
Miller
Thos
A. Davis
William H. Charn Tey
Concord
C. L. George
Geo. J. Manning
A. R. Beardsley
Jacob Meisker
Wm. J. Stamp
F. H. Hanson
D. A. Fleming
BH. J. Finehout
A. M. Bickel
Geo. W. Fleming
Jackson
Clinton
W. S. Cline
Benton
Ironon Beileople
Olive and
Bango
Reuben Culp
Harrison
Henry Bechtel
Union
I. D. Landis
Jocke—S. Frevert
Washington and Jefferson
Charles Bryter
Middlebury
York
Joe Mathers
Osolo
Earnest A. Skinner
Elkhart
Dr. George
Moorman
Goshen
Elkhart County
Concord Township
Roose
Knox
John L. Moorman
St. Joseph County
Mortuary notes and council preview from Elkhart area
Margaret Stuck died at her daughter’s home in Elkhart of chronic bronchitis born February 6 1833 survived by husband and three children Solomon Burtsfield died in New Paris after a long asthma illness survived by wife four sons and two daughters funeral Tuesday at 2 pm Council to discuss paving Fifth Street with macadam two school board seats to be filled and resignations noted Births reported including a child born to Roy and Mrs Merrill Bee of The Dalles Ord Boulton noted as former resident
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Stuck
Margaret Stuck
J. A. Fisher
Elkhart
Burtsfield
Solomon Burtsfield
New Paris
Will
Solomon
Grand
Jacob
Maggie Buttsfield
New Paria
Mia
Squires
Auburn
Roy
Merrill Bee
Dalles, Ord
Boulton
Socialists Hold Dual Conventions In Indiana County Seats
Socialists nominated candidates for short and long congressional terms at conventions in South Bend and Elkhart. Elkhart’s John A. Snook and South Bend’s Robin Dunbar chosen for congressional terms. County ticket includes Roundy Goshen Reith Goshen Connors Elkhart Shan er Goshen Yoder Goshen Reininger Elkhart McKibben Goshen Long Elkhart Stewart Goshen Gallagher Fryberger Homan named to county central committee.
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South Bend
Elkhart
Council Chamber
John A. Snook
Robin Dunbar
Snook
Joseph Gallagher
B. Fox
Norman E. Shaner
Frank Parker
William Kingman
Com
Commissioners Convene June Term of Court Proceedings
The board of county commissioners opened the June term with all members present. Licenses were granted to Goshen and Elkhart applicants. Several bills were approved, bridge contracts to be awarded Wednesday, and bond selling planned for June 10. Quarterly reports were filed, Clerk Fleming noting 1320.75 total receipts for the last quarter.
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Board of County Commissioners
Gattshall
Batelelor
Edward Dalka
Anton B. Witt
C. W. Himebaugh
Goshen
Louis Ginsburg
Emil Peterson
John EH. Weller
Elkhart
Fleming
Superior Court
Circuit Court
Fifth Street paving bids expected in council chamber
Tonight lively bidding is planned for the Fifth Street paving contract with firms M H McGoverm Co represented by J B Davidson W W Hatch & Sons Barber Asphalt Von Wustrum and others likely to bid. no school board candidates named though two seats will be filled. Mayor Kohler has vetoed the alley vacation along Hawks property near the hydraulic. council had passed a resolution of necessity.
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Council Chamber
J. B. Davidson
M. H. McGoverm Co
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Barber Asphalt Company
von Wustrum
Jas. S. Drake
William H. Charnley
Kohler
Hawks
Board of Review Opens 30 Day Grievance Session
The board of review began a 30 day session to pass on assessments of Hikhart county property. Members include John A. Pence and C. E. Dinehart with Bryner as chairman and Batchelor as secretary. Treasurer Croop joins the board. grievances from townships will be scheduled. Edwin Hisen shows light improvement. Frank Abon was overcome by gas but fully recovered.
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Board of Review
Hikhart County
John A. Pence
Jackson Township
C. E. Dinehart
Concorde Township
Bryner
Batchelor
Croop
Drowning Tragedy at Lake Wawasee Claims Cobb Child
A two year old, Arthur Cobb, drowned while playing on a lake pier at Lake Wawasee. His mother left briefly, the child fell into about 1.5 feet of water and could not be revived after efforts by Drs. Bowser and Hoy. Funeral today. family grieves and asks for sympathy. The widow and parents mourn deeply. burial at home on South Main Street.
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George
Cobb
Lake Wawasee
Goshen
Lake Wawagee
Drs. Bowser and
Hoy
Syracuse
Mrs. Cobb
Arthur Cobb
Ti4
South Main Street
Sixth Street Paving Progress Report
Asphalt work on Sixth street paving started this morning. About a half block is finished and the block between Purl and Monroe streets will be opened by Wednesday evening. With good weather the entire job should be done in three weeks and property owners express great satisfaction.
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Purl
Monroe
Talbott to Speak at I O F Memorial Meeting
William Talbott of Orland will deliver the memorial address at the Northern Indiana Memorial Association gathering in Goshen on Sunday June 7. I O F lodges from South Bend Mishawaka and Elkhart will attend at the Jefferson Theatre with a large crowd expected. Talbott is a Past Grand Master of the I C O F of the state.
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Odd Fellows
William Talbott
Orland
Northern Indiana Memorial Association
I O. O. FL
Goshen
South Bend
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Talbott
Jefferson Theatre
Had Serious Attack at Goshen Mfg Co
A. P. Boyer head of Goshen Mfg Co was taken sick with cholera morbus Sunday morning. A physician was called and he was moved to his home at 315 South Sixth Street where he soon recovered. he is much improved today.
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A. P. Boyer
Goshen Mfg. Co
South Sixth Street
Exonerates Erwin in Millersburg shooting case
Albert Erwin of Ligonier will not be prosecuted for the shooting of W. W. Pattison in Millersburg last Thursday afternoon. Officials deem Erwin's act as justifiable homicide and no indictment is planned. Public sentiment focuses on Samuel Hoover, landlord of Hotel Goldsmith, who faces charges in Noble county over Pattison's abduction of Mrs. J. M. Sargent.
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Albert Erwin
Ligonier
W. W. Pattison
Millersburg
Dewey
Burris
Erwin
Pattison
Samuel Hoover
Goldsmith
J. M. Sargent
Noble County
Hoover
Marshal Vandersmith
Pattigan
Sargent
Mrs. Sargent
Wawasee
Frank
Wolf Lake
Social events mark Goshen residents departure to Sturgis
Mrs J B McGuffin hosted a party in Marion where former Goshen residents Elinor Williamson Omer McCoy Sarah F McGuffin Rolena Starbuck joined. Judge and Mrs Francis E Baker dined to honor guests Judge and Mrs K M Landis of Chicago. A 26 person farewell gathering at E J Jones home mourned the family's move to Sturgis Michigan. Charles Morrice hosted friends for Miss Flossie Jones departing for Sturgis.
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J. B. McGuffin
Marion
Goshen
Elinor Williamson
Omer McCoy
Jonesboro
Sarah F. McGuffin
Rolena Starbuck
Francis E. Baker
K. M. Landis
Chicago
E. J. Jones
Third and
Madison Streets
Sturgis
Mich
Charles Morrice
Flossie Jones
Remonstrators in Wickwire and Harper cases in Elkhart
B F Denhl represents remonstrators in Wickwire and Harper cases at Elk hart venued from Wikhart superior court with Hon Charles Kellison as special judge. Denhl spoke in Kendallville remonstrances in Noble circuit court. Judge Adair to render decision Thursday. Remonstrances filed for all Kendallville wards. cases to be tried this week. W W Stemm plans a new modern home at Madison street and Cottage avenue. old house moved to South Eighth street while family stays with Jacob Smoker on Elkhart prairie. Love motive suspected in slaying of Emil Kyasnichak near North Judson May 21. Program of biennial Bete de Topiana Dental Aesol.
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B. F. Denhl
Plymouth
Wickwire
Harper
Elkhart
Wikhart Superior Court
Charles Kellison
Denhi
Kendallville
Noble
Adair
W. W. Stemm
Madison Street
Cottage Avenue
South Eighth Street
Emil F. Kyasnichak
Chicago
North Judson
Goshen High School 1908 Commencement Ends in Rain
The thirty fourth annual Goshen High School commencement concluded Friday after a two day program opening with Miss Winifred Stemm and a long list of student essays music and diplomas. Alumni reception in K of P hall Wednesday marks the season final. The Hesig family plans their annual reunion June 4 at Jeremiah Desig’s home north of Goshen.
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Goshen High School
Winifred Stemm
Guibulka
B. A. Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
Richard Iff
Eithel Bichel Victoria
Ethel Wolfberg
Theu. S. Supreme Court
Otis Baringer
Marie Stutz
Wanderer
Rubinstein
Girls’ Glee Club
America
Edith Garrison
Ethel R. Hansen
Helen J. Chamberlain
Charles R. Wagner
Bartlett
Maude Irene Smith
Ethel Berlin
Virgil
Florence Evans
Roy McFarren
Mabel M. Gorsuch
Marjorie Felkner
W. O. Vallette
M. J
Br. W. O. Vallette
Beulah Belle Lambert
Lester Phillip
Alumni Association
K. of P. Hall
Hesig
Jeremiah Desig
Goshen
Memorial Day Tribute Sermon at First English Lutheran
Members of Howell Post G A R and W R C attended the First English Lutheran church for an eloquent sermon by Rev. Luther J. Smith. He praised veterans who saved the Union, honored deceased patriot graves, and urged living to value their remaining years. He also lauded women’s role and noted some wars may be righteous. Music by the choir directed by Miss Jennie Butler.
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Jennie Butler
Jury Trial Begins in $10,000 Damage Suit
Circuit Court opens with James L. Arnold suing Harlan A. Stauffer over a York township farm sale. Representation: Miler Drake Hubbell for plaintiff. Deahl Deahl for defense. Case shows as dismissed in Groff v Rohardt-Montine. probate notices include Layton estate resignation, Hagadone appointment, and Lydia Smith estate final hearing set June 22.
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James L. Arnold
Harlan A. Stauffer
Miler
Drake & Hubbell
Deahl
Margaret L. Layton
Otto EB. Deal
Admr
Albert Hagadone
George R. Harper
Lydia Smith
George W. Farrell
Interurband Schedule Change Effective Next Monday
The Winona and Northern Indiana railways announce new schedules starting Monday June 8 with service every three hours. Limited cars on the Indiana line arrive and depart on the half hour, and a fast local from South Bend to Goshen operates 5 14 to 6 25 daily except Sunday, with Goshen connections at South Bend.
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Winona
Northern Indiana Railways
Indiana
South Bend
Goshen
S. B
Bicyclist Struck by Car Near Main and Lincoln
Edward Butler, deaf, was hit by an automobile near Main street and Lincoln avenue around 6 30 Saturday evening. He escaped injury but his bicycle was wrecked. Moments later another man had a near miss at the same corner. The Dandy Dixie Minstrels played at Jefferson Friday night to a small, satisfied audience with strong specialties and good singing.
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Edward Butler
Main Street
Lincoln Avenue
Dixie” Minstrels
Dixie Minstrels
Jefferson
Leelie Carter Performs Du Barry at Jefferson Tonight
Mrs Leelie Carter presents Du Barry at the Jefferson theater starting at 8 30 PM sharp. The five act performance runs long and ticket holders are urged to be seated promptly.
Memorial Day Exercises Parade Through Goshen
Large crowd attended the Annual Memorial in Goshen on Saturday with many stores closed and offices suspended. The program included Rogers band, Co G escort, Howell Post G A R, and a Gettysburg address by Capt E S Scott. Graves of veterans were decorated and eight more veterans added to the roll, bringing the total to about 200.
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Goshen
Hus
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Theodore F. Garvin
H. F. Kidder
T. A.gilmore
A.R. Hall
Mummert Building
South Main Street
Rogers’ Goshen
Co. G
Reg.i. N. G
Henry W. Pease
Howell Post
W. R C
Rogers’ Band
B. D. Chipman
Hewell Relief Corps
Capt
E. 8. Scott
Winona Lake
F. E. C. Hawks
Rogers
White Sox Lose In Morning Match At Goshen
Goshen White Sox drop a 5 to 1 game due to poor fielding and high error rate. Culp of Goshen fanned 11, McCoy of South Bend struck out 12. Afternoon game featured tight defense with a 3 to 2 eleven inning victory, Goshen fanning 14 to South Bend’s 17, Huggins Grissimer and Buckley standout. Goshen Grave beat South Bend Spi roa 2 to Sta 2 at Springbrook park, LaPorte also listed as winner.
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White Sox
Goshen
Culp
McCoy
South Bend
Goshen Mer
South Benders
Huggins
Grissimer
Buckley
Adlers
Goshen Grave
Spiroa
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Muller
Mortuary Record
Common Council
Fifth Street
W. C. Val Latte
Acceed
Sok
Edwin Hisen
Frank Abon
Wawassee
George Cobb
William W. Purl
No. 90
M. B. Church
Hokseman
M. F. Church
The
Young Ladies’ Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Smith Clark Furniture Store
Representa Remonstrators
Programa of
Thiennial
Bete de Topiana
Dental Ae Ol
P. Hall
Samuel A. Hoover
Son Noble
Gatunday
Atte
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