Elkhart County Republican Convention Due Tomorrow
Delegates from Elkhart County gather in the Jefferson theatre at 9:30 for organization and committee appointments. Four hundred twenty delegates and alternates hold coupon seats, with contests rumored for auditor Bryner and sheriff Silvers, among others, while Elkhart candidates and precinct allocations are outlined.
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Elkhart County
Jefferson Theatre
Burris
Nane
Bryner
George P. Rowell
J. J. Brooks
Thomas A. Davis
Goshen
Thomas G. Wilkinson
Elkhart
Charles Leonard
Charles A. Cropp
Charles Silvers
William H. Roth
William J. Stamp
David Biwin
Eckhart
Johm M. Blocher
Olive Township
Harold A. Keith
Dr. Stauffer
Middle District
Wilson H Read
Southern District
Thuven Rickert
Nappanee
County Council Revieréns Dtives
Nene
Wideepoof
Gateshat
Natoerer
Niane
Warren Terkey
Ines
Indianapolis
Police
Silvers of
Pikhart
Sheriff
W. H. Rath
Silvers
Thomas A. Tytvis
Clork
Bilkhart
Thomas J. Wilkinson
Davis
Conford Township
Ifr
Charles Leonardo
Pikchart
Wikinson
L. J. Brooks
Geo. P. Rowell
Reclamation
Lagrange County
Drake
A. Dangman
Dodge
W. Wall
Elkhart Township
Tn Elkhart
Charles Lutz
Martin TW
Kinney
E. Hartsler
Ams
Blough
Arthur Woods
D. R. Yoder
Harry Pratt
Pred Vallance
Reuben Lutz
Elmer Berkey
Joseph Richardson
Dudley Fitch
Frank Wilcox
Chas Ameler
Peter White
John Peacock
George Milner
Jacob Beaver
Walter Brown
J. trothTyes
Burgess Widow Dies of Malaria in Elkhart
Mrs Warriet Burgess widow of Civil War veteran Enos Burgess died of malarial fever at her Elkhart home. Born Dee it in 1822 she lived in Elkhart most of her life. Survived by two sisters and one brother Cripp aged 50. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at Berkey Church Clinton township.
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Burgess
Warriet Burgess
Enos Burgess
Elkhart
Dee
Cripe
Jaccob Cripp
Middlebury
FS Cripe
Berkey Church
Clinton Township
E. L. Phebus
Joseph Phebus
Warsaw
Kosciutsko Cottins
Rail break endangers Century Limited near Toporte
A broken rail near Toporte on the Lake Shore could have derailed the Century Limited after train No. 8 passed. A flagman spotted the flange sticking up and halted the action, preventing a serious wreck. The incident highlights the need for timely line inspection.
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Toporte
Juar
Century Limited
Decatur Democrat Incorporates Announcement
The Decatur Democrat Incorporates announces changes in ownership with Johnny Heller owning one third of the stock and Lew Bringham holding the remaining two thirds. Ma Elna Ham is named the Democratic nominee for secretary of state.
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Decatur
Recatur Demerat
Johnny Heller
Lew Bringham
Ma Elnaham
Longtime Goshen native fights deadly gangrene decline
The article reports Carpenter, an elderly Goshen-born man, in severe condition as doctors largely abandon hope for recovery after weeks of gangrene. It recalls Snowstorm of 1889 and notes memories of heavy snowfalls on several Memorial days. In court news, the Michael Mirkderfer petition and drain bills in Middlebury and Jefferson townships are addressed with Grosh’s bill of exceptions ordered into record.
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Lom. Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
Goshen
Circuit Court
Michael Mirkderfer
Middlebury
Jefferson Townships
Oliver P. Grosh
Properties Sold and Postal Union Meeting Report
Boyd Smaeker sold Josiah Weaver two parcels for 526 dollars and Cyrus Heldloff sold CW Foulks's Goshen lot for 275 dollars. The United National Association of Postoffice Clerks state convention convened in Indianapolis yesterday. Biograph Irwin tonight.
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Boyd Smaeker
Josiah Weaver
Coyden
Cyrus Heldloff
CW. Foulks
Postoffice Clerks
The
Urted National Association of Postoffice Clerks
Indianapolis
Indian a canal project knocked from river and harbor bill
Washington June 1 Special The Indiana ship canal project suffered a knockout blow as the conference committee struck out all reference to it from the river and harbor bill. The conference report, presented to the Senate as the last business of yesterday afternoon, went over without action. Engineers and enthusiasts pressed the enterprise, but experts say the canal is not practicable.
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Washington
Senate
Indianapolis
Specials
Carmel
Noblesvile
Cicero
Arcadia
Atlanta
Tipton
Sharpsville
Kokomo
Gravelton
Walton
Logansport
Akron
Mentone
Warsaw
Hays House
Goshen
Hascall
Coroner Probes Sudden Death of Laporte Merchant
Elis Cohn a Laporte rug maker and merchant died Monday shortly after a hearty dinner. He was in apparent good health before eating. Within minutes he fell ill and died, prompting a coroner’s inquest with an autopsy and planned chemical analysis. No charges yet. authorities vow a full inquiry.
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Elis Cohn
Laporte
Nine-line Overland excursion boosts Northern Indiana trade
About 180 Indianapolis Trade Association members traveled by six Overland autos and three interurban cars from Indianapolis, visiting Goshen and other towns. The trip promotes Northern Indiana wholesale trade to Indianapolis firms, aiming to compete with Chicago and Cleveland on price and shipping.
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Indianapolis Trade Association
Indianapolis
Indiana Union Traction Company
Chicago
Cleveland
Indiana
Goshen
Chilcago
Gli
Elkhart
Miss Georgianna Lacy Hosts Bridge in Honor of Miss Bonine
Society notes Miss Georgianna Lacy entertains at her South Sixth Street home with a bridge party in compliment to Miss Natalie Bonine of Niles. Marshall County Democrats nominate a ticket headed by Adam Wise for Representative and Ed Kitch for Clerk among others. Harvey Hughes is arrested on a paternity charge and held on bond in Elkhar circuit court. Alexander Hears, about ten, is jailed in LaPorte County.
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Georgianna Lacy
Bridge
South Sixth Street
Natalie Bonine
Niles
Marshall County
Adam Wise
Ed Kitch
George McCor
George Maxey
James H. Kiser
James Fatconbury
Schoonover
George Smith
Geo. Merlocek
Jas
Severns
Harvey Hughes
Hazel Lavender
Nappanee
Elkhar
Hughes
Alexander
Laporte
Opposition Meeting At Goshen College In Indiana
The Indiana Christian Association opposed to secret societies held a well attended meeting at Goshen College with sermons from Rev. Paul Wittner Rev. J E Hartzler and Rev. C G Sterling Annapolis. Tonight’s closing session will be at the Brethren church at Clin ton and Fifth streets. Rev. Hartzler was elected president for the coming year and T R Brenneman secretary and treasurer.
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Goshen College
Indiana Christian Association
Paul Wittner
Goshen
J. E. Hartzler
Elkhart
C. G. Sterling
India
Annapolis
Brethren Church
Clinton and
Fifth Streets
Miorning
T. 4
Brenneman
Surprising local notes on June events and incidents
A series of items from the period recounts Marlon hosting a carnival this week, the Dekalb old settlers meeting set for June 16 in Auburn, and the Huntington Country club opening hailed as auspicious. Reports include Jack the Peeper jailed in Hartford City, 6000 attending the Werbe orphans home dedication in Richmond, and George Hill named a pioneer old soldier near Kendalville born in 1822.
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Marlon
Dekalb County
Old Settlers
Auburn
Huntington Country Club
Jack
Peeper
Hartford City
New Werbe
Richmond
George Hill
Kendalville
Huntington County
Lafayette
Roy Butler
Blackford County
Spokane
Wash
Decatur
Women to Leave Saloons Under South Bend Order
Chief of Police Bunker announced an order banning women from working in saloons wine rooms and cafes attached to saloons in South Bend. Men will replace them as soon as available, prompting women to depart.
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Latires
South Bend
Bunker
Lecturer Best Ew r Here. Lanning to Lecture in Yellowstone Park
Mr AW Lanning, noted for his skill and acclaim, will deliver a lecture tonight in Yellowstone Park. His appearance is expected to be thoroughly appreciated by attendees.
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AW Lanning
Nei
Agra
Trewin
Gasoshendino
Yellowstone Park
Trover Shrock Reunion at Jonas Shrock Home
The Trover and Shrock annual reunion gathered at Jonas Shrock's home on May 29 with GS in attendance. A fine program featured songs recitations and instrumental music. a well attended gathering with filled baskets at the goon hour. Address Winona Graduates Ren W Douglas of Indianapolis state enthnologist delivered the address to Wilton College graduates. Among the graduates was Ernest Paff of Goshen.
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Trover
Surveying Switch Line Near Lake Shore Factory Site
Lake Shore engineers were on the site today surveying for the proposed switch to the soap factory.
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Lake Shore
Boy Wilbur Passy Disappears From Home Port Wayne
A 10 year old boy Wilbur Passy is missing from his home and cannot be located. A Wanted notice seeks a block machine model A 8x8x16 with or without pallets, addressed to F care Democrat.
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Wilbur Passy
Port Wayne
Care Democrat
Port Way and Springfield Ry. Co. Employee Resigns
Becomes Assistant Auditor Albert Katterheinrich, after four years with the Port Wayne and Springfield Ry. Co, resigns to join the Northern Lodhi Co as assistant auditor. Elkhart County Medical Society meeting set for tomorrow night at Dr. Ash’s office. last session before summer vacation.
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Albert Katterheinrich
Port Wayne
Springfield
Auto Beat Noise at Mich aels Park Mile Race Warsaw
Will Cole tan won the mile race at Mich aels park in Warsaw defeating Riley R at the pacing station owned by Frank Miso ner. The Anthony hotel in Fort Wayne reported a big addition will be built in 1880.
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Will Cole
Tan
Michaels Park
Warsaw
Riley R
Frank Misoner
Fort Wayne
Indiana Democracy Puts Trust in Kemn for Senate
P. M. Henkel of Minton Iowa asserts Indiana Democrats see a grand political shift nationwide. He praises the state convention in Indianapolis and endorses Mr. Kemn as a worthy successor to Voorhees Hendricks and Turpie. He denounces Taft cancellation, praises tariff reform, and urges a clear tariff-focused campaign led by the democracy nationwide.
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Bern
Voorhees
Hendricks
Turpie
Indianapolis
Senate
Kemn
Taft
Beveridge
Congress
Missouri
Massachusetts
New York
Iowa
Cummins
Dolliver
Des Moines
Indiana
P, M, Henkel
Minton
Elkhart Man Charles Smith Arrested on Liquor Charge
Charles Smith of Elkhart was indicted by the recent grand jury for liquor law violations and, after months out of state, was arrested by Patrolman Whiteman. He was released on a $500 bond to appear before the superior court on the first day of the September term.
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Smith
Charles Smith
Elkhart
Whiteman
Superby Court
McCormack Wins Contract For New Post Office
McCormack of Columbus Indiana was awarded the contract to construct the new post office building at Perm. It stands as the lowest bid among several bidders. McCormack also builds the Miami County courthouse. A Hollander resident of Goshen sent 60 cents for a Dutch publication subscription, with publisher to pay postage under the agreement. Wanted foreman steel tank department Bushnell Tank Works seeking qualified sheet metal workers.
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McCormack
McCormmck
Columbus
Ind
Perm
Miami County Court House
Goshen
Holladas
Bush‘nel
Tank Works
Bushnell, I
Personal Mile March visitors and Goshen social notes
A burst of social movement fills Goshen with names and travel. Visitors include Ben Phillipson from Washington and Perry A. Early from Na panee, while Miss Romayne Shoup comes from Millersburg. George W. Farrell travels to Auburn to see relatives, and Hon J. N. Babcock stops by from Topeka. Rev G. W. Beach heads to South Bend, Ottmer Lehman returns to Jackson, and Simon Becker hosts old friends. Entrants head to Winona Lake, Peru graduation, and Los Angeles plans. Mrs. Browne and granddaughter Helen Tiedemann depart Friday for California.
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Ben Phillipson
Wasaw
Perry A. Early
Napanee
Romayne Shoup
Millersburg
George W. Farrell
Auburn
J. N. Babcock
Topeka
G. W. Beach
South Bend
Ottmer Lehman Haver
Jackson
Mich
Simon Becker
S. L. Roberts
Franklin
John Troyer
Manam Salik
Gev
Shirk
Middlebury
Winonx Lake
Florence Stutsman
Wihma Yant
Peru
Cornelius Miller
New Paris
Dar
Frank Miller
Rachael Browne
Helen Tiedemann
Los Angeles
Cal
J. B. Andrews
Kenton, CO
William
James Flannagan
O. W. Simpson
Chicago
Grace
Dorothy Reed
C. L. Arnold
Vilera Arnold
Boston
Wm. Engenroad
Wm. Parks
Andrew Egenroad
Ada Witwer
Grace Brundage
Berne
Ind
M. K. Kreider
Medina County
A. E. Sherwin
Goshen
Benzona
North Main Street
Jacob Ganger
Bristol
Margaret Wilson
Elkhart
Ma Tion
A. E. Weaver
Marie Davis
Cincinnati
Oxford
Oxford College
Thomas A. Davis
B. F. Priser
Harrison Township
Winona Lake
Church of the Brethren
Louis Walters
Marion
Philip Walters
Jackson Township
Mary A. Tulley
Lake City
Kan
J. P. Elsea
Preda Elsea
Clarence Steffer
Troy Smith
Portland
John Himebaugh
Smith
Portland High School
Robert Artley
Eunice Ogle
Fay Foster
Midlebury
Goshen Pirates
Samuel Trump
Oshkosh
Wis
Trump
Grant Stroup
M. V. Kesler
South Highth Street
Harvey Kes
Jefferson Township
Charles Strayer
M. Wolford
Columbus
de i Mars
David Seedie
Folifornia
Wolford
Isaac D.' ‘Straua
Gomer
Kendallville
Francis B. Baker
Jeck Latta
H. Wallmer
W. Bide
Derman
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H. Rogers
Mervin Cregier
Chas
Donaldson
T. Q. Casey
Eugene Rader
A. A. Meyers
D. 8B. Hutchinson
Nate Haines
Wm. Clason
E. E. Mummert
Frank Kulder
H. F. Banta
G. Knox
A. E. Keith
Geo
A. Riley
B. W. Butler
W. J. Davis
Thomas Mew
A. Davis
H. H. Gortner
Joe H. Lesh
J. O. Wood
Henry Widner
Alonzo Farrell
James Johnston
S. Whisler
Abert Berkey
Alfred Lowry
A. J. Irwin
H. A. Stauffer
Verne F. Nelson
Pooley
Zena Ecklebarger
Wilbur Tiedemann
Owen Stauffer
Milton Cornell
Grant Himes
O. A. Lattimer
L. B. Slaughter
C. A. Estes
Fred Widner
W. L. Shoots
A. C. Mehl
Daniel Bowser
James Berry
Peter Winebrenner
Robi, McAuley
C. G. Adams
J. W. Simmons
J. G. Clapp
C. H. Smith
Frank Ebersole
D. O. Batchetor
J. S. Yoder
E. Starbuck
Chas, Shoup
C. F. Kelly
Hannah Blough
J. M. Farrel
James E. Violett
Rufus Brown
John Clark
Milo Riddinger
Amos Blosser
Wm. Castetter
Allee Cropp
Nicholas Woods
John J. Cripe
Joseph Yoder
Austin Berkey
W. W. Hess
Charles E. Thompson
Hanly
W. FE. Wider
Warren Berkey
Charles Bryner
Charles H. Leonard
John M. Blocker
Mortuary Record
Biograph
Irwin
Erie-Michigan Canal
Ton
Laporte Mon
Northern
Overland
Will H. Brown
Overland Auto Co
Frank J L. Moore
Pathfinder
P. P. Willis
Charles Bookwalter
John
Kozciusko
Kosciusko County
Vie Sud
Samuel & Spohn
Edkhiart
Tumberous
Mishawaka
Michigan City
Wabash
Alexandria
Elwood
Alla
Aller H. Cripe
Wss
Society News
Louie Walter
Marion Soldiers’ Home
Goshen Hospital
Walter
George T. Barney
American Mutual Life Ins. Co
Barney
American Mutual
Angola
South Bend-Indianapolis
Chicago, Indiana &Southern
Lake Erie & Western Roads
Walkerton
Connec Chamber
G. H. Rimpler
Indiana Democracy
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