Quiet Hunt Chooses Ellis A. Weaver On Nineteenth Ballot
Abraham H. Weaver wins the Elkhart county superintendent race on the nineteen ballot, defeating George W. Ellis after 18 years. Weaver, a Bristol schools official and Democrat, secured 9 votes to Ellis 6 with J. B. Moyer taking 1 on the final tally.
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George W. Ellis
Elkhart County
County Board of Education
Abraham H. Weaver
Bristol
Mr. Ellis
J. B. Moyer
Elkhart
Weaver
Ellis
Moyer
J. M. Blocher
Olive Township
Ed Bartholomew
Clinton Township
Rudolph Hire
Benton Township
Abraham HE. Weaver
Trustees Photo After Election At Court House Steps
After the election trustees were photographed on the west steps of the court house. Mr. Weaver entertained the body at dinner at Hotel Haseall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Weaver
Hotel Haseall
Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered by Rev E A Van Nuys
The First Presbyterian Church in Goshen drew a full house for the 1907 Goshen High School graduation baccalaureate with chairs in the aisles and many standing. Miss Viva Winebrenner sang as soloist and the pastor Rev E A Vannuys delivered an admired sermon. The service also marked the fourth anniversary of his arrival in Goshen.
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E. A. Vannuys
Presbyterian Church
Goshen High School
Frst Presbyterian Church
Goshen
Viva Winebrenner
BE. A. Vannuys
Vannuys
Goshen High School Holds 33rd Commencement
Dr. F J Miller of Chicago University delivers the class lecture at 8 pm in the central building assembly. Fifty graduates attend with 17 boys and 28 girls wearing caps and gowns. A German play Princess Elizabeth of England in English is performed tomorrow at Irwin Opera House with most graduates in the cast. Alumni reception follows in McNaughton Hall Wednesday evening closing the exercises.
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Miller
Goshen High School
F. J. Miller
Chicago University
Chicago
Elizabeth of England
Irwin Opera House
Alumni Association
McNaughton Hall
Board of Review Enters Forty Day Session
Sheriff Ziesel convened the county board of review for a forty day annual session to hear 1907 assessment grievances fix corporate assessments and equalize the overall values. The panel includes Assessor Bryner chair Sweit zer secretary Auditor Sweit zer, Treas Croop, James O. Smith Goshen Democrat, and Harvey L. Dinehart Elkhart Republican. Initial adjournment followed due to missing materials with special hearing days to be set for townships.
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Ziesel
County Board of Review
Bryner
Sweitzer
Croop
James O. Smith
Goshen
Harvey L. Dinehart
Elkhart
Circuit Court
Ministers Elect Officers At Morning Public Library Meeting
A ministerial meeting convened in the Public Library elected officers for the coming year. President Rev Mayor, Vice President Rev Wood, and Secretary Treasurer Rev Butts. After other business, the ministers adjourned to meet on October 1.
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Wood
Treas
Butts
Lost Sight and Speech After Millinery Fire
Nellie Rozean in Michigan City suffers loss of sight hearing and speech following the burning of her millinery tree and is reported in frail health with nervous prostration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Nellie Rozean
Traction Fight Grows Over Union Station in South Bend
In South Bend the Union Station issue becomes heated as voters show majority support for the station amid ongoing debate and campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
South Bend
Council Meets Tonight Sets Reguler Session Agenda
The common council convenes in regular session this evening to address several important matters on the docket including items of local governance and civic matters requiring discussion and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Hawks Hardware Co Showcases Mowers and More
Hawkseye land mowers and other quality goods dominate the Hawks Hardware display. Shoppers explore a range of lawn and garden equipment offered by the local hardware retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkseye Land
Hawks Hardware Co
Hawks Hardware Co Sells Royal Furnaces After Years of Service
Royal furnaces have been sold by Hawks Hardware Co for many years and have provided excellent satisfaction according to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal
Hawks Hardware Co
McClellan murder trial opens in Elkhart court
Eugene McClellan of Elkhart stands trial for stabbing James Rinehart to death at an Elkhart resort. The case opens with 15 witnesses subpoenaed. McClellan pleads self defense as his aged mother attends the proceedings. Judge Merritt, Deputy Davis lead the state. Perry L. Turner defends. Jury sworn. rapid proceeding expected over three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClellan
Walter Brown
Elkhart
Henry Best
Locke
Samuel P. Stauffer
Olive
John Gorsuch
Concord
John Huneryager
Abraham Kercher
Henry D. Clark
Leonard McConaughy
David Harrington
William Dierdorff
William Phillips
Clinton
Albert Rothwell
Elkhart. Co
Frank
Eugene McClellan
Jas
Freights in Collision West of Elkhart River Bridge
An east bound fast freight collided with an east bound drag on Lake Shore tracks west of the Elkhart river bridge. The caboose splintered and damage was heavy though no crew members were hurt. The drag moved slowly and was not seen in time. Tracks were blocked briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart River
Duicis
Lake Shore
Bond Ordered in NY Chicago Electric Air Line Suit
Judge Windes requires the New York Chicago Electric Air Line company to post a $5,000 bond to indemnify Theodore Nemeyer and stockholders and to prevent a receiver if the court withholds appointment of a receiver or an accounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windes
Theodore Nemeyer
New York- Chicago Electric Air Line Company
Nemeyer
Man Killed by Fast Mail Train East of New Carlisle
A bearded man about 45 to 50 years old, neatly dressed, was struck and killed by Fast Mail No 6 east bound on the Lake Shore about a mile east of New Carlisle. He carried German and naturalization papers. residence unknown. He weighed about 160 pounds and stood around five feet eight inches. He was walking on the track toward New Carlisle when the crash occurred.
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Alois Dick
New Carlisle
Company Shutdown Delays Portland Cement Plant Return
The Art Portland Cement plant at Kimmell remains idle with no clear path to an early reopening. Prospects for a swift revival appear dim as operations stay suspended.
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Portland Cement
Kimmell
Vaughan's seeds sold exclusively by the Hawks Hardware Co
An old Goshen shop notice states Vaughan's seeds are sold exclusively by the Hawks Hardware Co. The advert proclaims the store as headquarters for sash doors and builders hardware with cheerful estimates and a friendly service promise.
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Vaughan
Hawks Hardware Co
Goshen
A. Riley ‘& Son
Thiers Seeks Wife In Indianapolis With Friend Heller
Fred Thiers of Goshen arrives in Indianapolis seeking his wife Johanna Thiers. He reports his wife may be with Charles Heller and asks police for help. Thiers provides a description and a photo showing himself, his wife, and Heller from a recent home portrait.
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Indianapolis
Fred Thiers
Goshen
Johanna Thiers
Charles Heller
Heller
Thiers
Four Year Old Girl Fatally Burned Near Bon Fire
South Bend reports a four year old daughter of Theodore Olean suffered severe burns after getting too close to a bon fire. The incident was confirmed as a fatal accident today.
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South Bend
Theodore Olean
Mrs Jacop B Cornell Dead in St Louis
Mrs Jacop B Cornell died in St Louis Missouri at 6 o clock while visiting her daughter Mrs Harvey Bostwick. She suffered la grippe and heart disease and was about 54 years old. Surviving are her husband J B Cornell and daughter Lena Cornell Bostwick. The body will be shipped to Franklin Indiana for services at Byron N Cornell's South Seventh street home.
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Goshen
St. Louis
Byron N. Cornell
Jacop.b. Cornell
Harvey Bostwick
Lena Cornell-Bostwick
Franklin
Ind
South Seventh Street
Preacher Stricken in Pulpit Dies at Hoover Home
The Rev. Noah Metzler, a Mennonite preacher and former pastor of Yellow Creek church near Harrison Center, collapsed during a sermon on Sunday from heart disease. He died three hours later at the Hoover farm residence. aged 58, survived by his wife and six children, with body sent to Nappanee for burial.
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Hoover
Noah Metzfer
Yellow Creek
Harrison Center
Hoover Farm
Metzler
Nappanee
Plans for Goshen Houses by two architects
Architect R. K. Schutt of South Bend prepared plans for a residence erected by Mrs. W. Jack Latta costing 15000 dollars. Architect H. F. Frazier of Napanee prepares plans for a 2500 dollar frame house for H. E. Johnson on East Jefferson Street.
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Goshen Houses
R. K. Schutt
South Bend
W. Jack Latta
H. F. Frazier
Nappanee
H. HE. Johnson
East Jefferson Street
Fisher Wins Out in Court Over New License
Robert Fisher a Kendallville cafe proprietor and saloonist prevailed in court after a tense battle to deny him a new license. The dispute centers on the same Kendallville premises where Arthur Chappel Lake Shore freight agent in Kendallville committed suicide.
Ott-Wortinger wed by Benton clergyman
Miss Weldy Ott daughter of Wilson Ott and William Wortinger married Sunday by Rev Rittenhouse of Benton. The couple are young and well known in the locality.
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Rittenhouse
Weldy Ott
Wilson, Ott
William Wortinger
Benton
Baptists to Meet in Auburn Next Week
The Northeastern Indiana Baptist Association will hold a three day meeting in Auburn starting Tuesday afternoon. A large attendance is anticipated.
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Northeastern Indiana Baptist Association
Auburn
Thieves Steal Dollar from Yeager and Marshall Opera House
Early morning burglars entered the Yeager and Marshall opera house restaurant between 17 and 4 o clock, taking $1 in money and leaving no crew or suspects.
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Yeager & Marshall Opera House
Weaver Files Bond For Five Thousand Dollars
Mr. Weaver this afternoon filed his bond for 5000 dollars. The bond is signed by S. F. Spohn, W. W. Showalter and Hd Bartholomew.
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Mr. Weaver
S. F. Spohn
W. W. Showalter
Bar‘tholomew
William Murray Brought Before Justice Whisler on Intoxication Charge
William Murray appeared before Justice Whisler for intoxication and was fined $11, which he paid. The brief court record notes the settlement of the penalty.
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Whisler
William ‘Murray
Hawks Hardware Co. Exhibit on Builders' Supplies
Readable fragments show Hawks Hardware Co. showcasing doors sash glass tinwork and furnaces for builders. The brief item notes an exhibit or display by the Hawks company highlighting hardware offerings for construction and home improvements.
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the Hawks, Hardware’ ‘Co
Mary Brookins Lectures on Christian Science at Irwin Theatre
Large audience heard Miss Mary Brookins of Minneapolis lecture on Christian Science at the Irwin theatre Sunday afternoon. Hon E A Dausman introduced the speaker, praising investigation and open-minded learning as he spoke of the movement’s leader Mrs Eddy and the healing power of Truth.
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Mary Brookins
Minneapolis
Minn
Irwin Theatre
EH. A. Dausman
Miss Brookins
Jesus
God
Eddy
Truth
Higher education as divine thought force guiding humanity
The passage asserts that divine intelligence, not human intellect alone, drives the universe toward harmony, health, and success. It claims true knowledge yields peace, freedom, and immortality and serves as a superior education that unlocks humanity’s noblest possibilities.
Threatening letter sent to Kosciusko warden Rigney
A threatening note postmarked Claypool, received in Warsaw, targets Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner Rigney after his Clay township visit. The letter mocks Rigney and references vigilante groups from South Carolina while praising his work in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties.
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Rigney
Kosciusko County
Fish and Game
Goshen
Clay Township
Claypool
Warsaw
Committee of
South Carolina
John Rigney
Elkhart County
Kosciusko
Lost Another Child Second Diphtheria Death in Bollinger Family
Rudolph Bollinger eight near Millersburg died Sunday of diphtheria. Edith ten died last week. Two other children ill, Ruth oldest in critical condition. Nurse Wilma Leacock may have diphtheria. she returned home near Benton and a new nurse is hired.
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R. E. Bollinger
Rudolph
Millersburg
Edith
Ruth
Wilma Leacock
Benton
Commissioners Meet In Regular June Session
The county commissioners court opened its regular June meeting with all three commissioners Berlin Davis and Cannon in attendance. The agenda includes routine business with no expected major actions.
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County Commissioners Court
Messrs
Berlin
Davis and Cannon
County Council Approves $50,000 Court House Bond
County council met and passed an ordinance authorizing a $50 000 bond issue for courthouse improvements. The appropriation was made earlier and the contract is awarded to P H McCormack & Co of Columbus Indiana.
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Court House
P. H. McCormack & Co
Columbus
Ind
Moon May Leave
Lake Shore offices in Elkhart report D. C. Moon named first vice president of the Boston and Albany road a Vanderbilt system line. Moon, a well known Elkhart figure, moved to the Lake Shore from Lake Erie and Western and rose from assistant general superintendent to general superintendent and assistant general manager under H. Storrs and E. A. Handy. No successor announced.
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Moon
Lake Shore
Elkhart
D. C
Ziesel Returns as Kankakee Superintendent
Supt Bowles of the C I S has been discharged and former Supt H A Ziesel of Elkhart has been appointed to fill the place. The change has been expected for two months since Ziesel, who led the Indiana Harbor division, was given a two months vacation.
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Ziesel
Kankakee
Bowles
H. A. Ziesel
Elkhart
Indiana Harbor Division
Miller Accepts New Role in Local Economy Grocery
George Miller, who last week resigned from the night agency of the inter urban ticket office in Elkhart, accepted a position in the Economy grocery department and began his new duties today.
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George Miller
Interurban
Elkhart
Lake Shore Drops Freight Passenger Service on Local Freights
Cut Out Freight Travel. Hereafter the Lake Shore will not carry freight passengers between La Porte Otis New Carlisle and Rolling Prairie as has been the custom on local freights.
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Lake Shore
la Porte
Otis
New Carlisle
Rolling Prairie
Hal Blue Joins The Democrat Reportorial Staff
Hal Blue has taken a position on the reportorial staff of The Democrat, and any favors shown him will be appreciated by editors and readers alike.
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Hal Blue
Democrat
Outlaw Marvin Kuhns Is Dead After Shootout in Woods
In Van Wert Ohio a former prison inmate and outlaw Marvin Kuhns dies from wounds after a gunfight in a forested area near Noble County. Sheriff Hott fatally wounds Kuhns with a shotgun as Kuhns resists capture after the pursuit sparked by a horse theft report. Kuhns carried clippings and his pardons in a pocketbook. his wife lives in Avilla Indiana.
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van Wert
Ohio
Marvin Kuhns
Gov. Herrick
Arthur Smith
St Mary’s
Smith
Hott
Kuhns
Albion
Ind
Avilla
Noble County
South Bend Spires Triumph Over Kendallville in 4 1 Victory
South Bend Spires edged Kendallville 4 to 1 as manager Dresch plans a Greys trip to Nappanee on Wednesday. Earlier, South Bend beat Grand Rapids 2 to 0 at Springbrook park in a premiere exhibition watched by about 7,000 fans. The High School Athletic Association earns praise for season wins in track, field, and baseball as the season closes with a benefit game between the High School nine and the Goshen Greys.
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South Bend Spires
Kendallville
Dresch
Greys
Nappanee
South Bend
Grand Rapids
Springbrook Park
The
Athletic Association of
High School Nine
Goshen Greys
Deahl & Deahl Suit Foreclosure of Mortgage
Deahl & Deahl for Claud Lee sue Frankie J Nile George B Miller and Alice Stutz to foreclose mortgage seeking judgment of 1700.
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Deahl
Claud Lee
Frankie J. Nile
George B. Miller
Alice Stutz
Deahl & Deahl
Agnes R. Mays
William
T. S. Mays
Julia
Mays
Peppermint Prospects Fade for Local Grower
Ex county official Nye, the county’s largest peppermint producer in Eikbart, warned that belated spring temperatures and heavy rains have damaged the crop prospect and expect high oil prices.
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Nye
Eikbart County
Want More Pay Strain Hits Elkhart Freight Handlers
Elkhart freight handlers threaten to strike over pay and demand 17.144 cents per hour. Months earlier Lake Shore raised wages from 15 to 16 cents to avert a walkout.
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Elkhart
Lake Shore
Special Commencement Number at Bert. Smith's Stand
The Crimson announces a special Senior issue on sale Tuesday morning at Bert. Smith's stand. It is larger and more handsome and will cost 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimson
Bert. Smith
Safe Blowing in Michigan Loot Totaled 15 Dollars
A safe in Bubeck's lumber office at White Pigeon Michigan was blown open with dynamite. Thieves secured about 15 dollars. No crew has been identified or captured in connection with the burglary.
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Michigan
Bubeck
White
Pigeon
Mich
Tomato Plants At Hawkes Hardware Co Unusually Fine
Tomato plants at Hawkes Hardware Co show unusually fine growth and vigor. Local gardener notes strong supply and healthy foliage, advising careful watering and drainage to maximize yield.
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A. E. Weaver
Democratic Board of Trustees
Abraham Weaver
Henry Weaver
Bango
Bango Township
Normal
East
State University
Bloomington
Board OF Review
McLellan
Young Elkharton
James Rinehart
Spouse
J. B. Gcornel
Christian Science
E. A. Dausman
Jan Milford
Commissioners
Council
Ohio Woods
Buckeye
Sporting News
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