Bockus Divorce Granted in Goshen Court
Daisy Bockus wins a divorce from John V. Bockus as the case returns for a second time. The court also rules on damages in Clark Lane vs Consolidated Paper & Bag Co., finding for the defendant after a brief jury deliberation. Marriage licenses issued to several couples and court park seating is expanded for public use.
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Daisy Bockus
John V. Bockus
Clark Lane
Consolidated Paper & Bag Co
Ekhart
Oscar Jay
Miller, Drake & Hubbell
Hattle
Deahl & Deshi
Geo. W. Hattle
City to collect July 4 licenses under mayor and attorney
Acting on guidance from Mayor Deah and City Attorney Troyer, Clerk Beck will collect licenses from vendors arriving July 4. Funds go to Treasurer Wilson and donations to the committee are not allowed by law. Robert Close Dead. Robert Close aged 86, formerly of Goshen, died in Columbiana County Ohio in May. He was an uncle of James and William Close and was well known here. His wife had died years ago. Mr. Close was a broommaker until he left, and was highly respected. Night Police Instructed. Night police are told to keep offenders off the west courthouse steps after considerable damage there.
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Deah
Troyer
Beck
Wilson
Robert Close
Goshen
Columbiana County
Ohio
James
Wiliam Close
Mr. Close
Court House
Joseph Hall
Marion
Elkhart County
Hall
Ellis
Elkhart
Joneson
Kelly Second in Chicago University Track Meet High Jump
R B Kelly of Goshen tied for second in the high jump at 5 feet 6 inches in the Chicago University meet this afternoon. Daub finished last in the shot put. Marshall Field drew a crowd.
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Carcano
Chicago University
R. B. Kelly
Goshen
Daub
Marshall Field
Lightning Hits Barn. Gillette Davia Loses Structure
A large barn in Shipshewana owned by Gillette Davia, son of the local banker, was struck by lightning this afternoon and burned to the ground. The blaze caused heavy losses with little chance of saving the building.
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Shipshewana
Gillette Davia
Wave Crest tooth powder sale proceeds after notice
The Wave Crest tooth powder sale at D H Hawke's drug store continued after I O Dodge's protest from the National Society for the Prosecution of Vice. Prizes are now awarded by choice rather than lottery to avoid legal risk, with Elite Dental Co Fort Wayne supplying prizes.
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I. O. Dodge
National Society For the Prosecution of Vice
D. H. Hawke
Dodge
Hawka
Elite Dental Co
Fort Wayne
Elite Dental Company
Omer
D. H. Hawks Drug Store
Rain Dampens County School Graduation on Elkhart Island
Graduating exercises at Elkhart Island in the county were marred by rain as girls in light dresses faced heavy showers around noon. Attendance remained good and the program resumed after skies cleared. James S. Dodge delivered the principal address.
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Elkhart
James 8. Dodge
Henkle Couple to Celebrate 6ret Anniversary in Eau Claire
Mr and Mrs P M Henkle of Eau Claire Michigan will mark their sixteenth wedding anniversary this evening Mrs J A Beane and children visited Eau Claire to attend the celebration Both Henkles are in excellent health and long-time former Goshen residents.
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P. M. Henkle
Eau Claire
Mich
J. A. Beane
Henkle
Goshen
Dr Statlers Reform Aims Milk Licensing In Kalamazoo
Dr H Q Statler city health officer Kalamazoo will require ill dairies to be licensed to ensure pure milk. P A White and D H Clymer plan to start a Pathfinder lodge in Elkhart next Thursday with about 40 charter members. Lottie Wilson of Niles sends a picture to Roosevelt linked to Lincoln’s second inauguration. Robert E Lynch of Notre Dame signs with the Philadelphia Americans, to play shortstop, home in Chicago. will join June 15.
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Kalamazoo
P. A. White
D. H. Clymer
Elkhart
New Order
Niles
Mies Lottie Wilson
Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Baltimore
Indiana
Philadelphia
Robert E. Lynch
Notre Dame
Lynch
Chicago
Getting Citified Nappanee to be citified through New York dealings
A New York paper lists 1902 08 bookings for Nappanee Auditorium via H B Taylor Exchange. Rogers band concert canceled by rain. next Friday offers replacement. John Overleage recovering after injuries at Goshen Churn and Ladder Co. to return soon. High school erection bids opened two weeks ago. winner not yet announced.
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Nappanee
New York
H. 8. Taylor Exchange
Rogers’ Band
Two Iron Gate Trips Stolen From Farm
John Sternberg reports two iron gate trips missing from his farm and warns he will pursue legal action unless they are returned. Thiele Bros. cream widely praised as the best.
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John Sternberg
Toledo Wagon Maker Dies After Lake Shore Freight Accident
H M Mulls of Toledo, 20, a wagon maker, fell from a Lake Shore freight train near Elkhart and suffered a crushed hand and severe head injuries. Surgeons amputated three fingers and a thumb. skull fractures were found. He is in the county infirmary with doctors stating he cannot live long. parents en route from Toledo.
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
H. M. Mulls
Toledo
Geo. Mulls
Sgear
Mull
Mulls
Dugan Carrie Hartzler Died in Lima
Miss Carrie Dugan 25 died at 108 South Seventh Street from hemorrhage of the lungs after years with consumption. Survived by four sisters, with Misa Dugan in Warsaw at her bedside. Also notes Pierceton ties and former home with John Egbert family. Edith Hartzler of Lima Ohio dies after four months illness from a cold settling on the lungs. Burial at Lima next Monday. funeral at 9 a m. at the home there.
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John Egbert
Edith Hartzler
Lima
Ohio
Miss Hartzler
D. P. Hartzler
Levi Hartzler
Elkhart Road
Ephriam Martzler
8. K. Letherman
Hartzler
Youth Robbery Gang Aged 11 to 13 In South Bend
A group of four to six youths organized to rob shoppers, led by Charles Flagle and Victor Lichty both twelve, Louis Curl and George Rhodes eleven, and Albert Koerth thirteen. They held up Miss Beaton a milliner on a main street near the business district, stole money, split it before her, and one lad returned the pocketbook with enough to ride streetcars. They were arrested and admitted organizing a band to target people leaving stores.
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Charles Flagle
Victor Lichty
Louis Curl
George Rhodes
Albert Koerth
Miss Beaton
South Bend
Carnival promoter seeks Elks help for July Goshen display
Chas. Harkinson, representing Dan R. Robinson's street carnival, was in town and may arrange an exhibition in Goshen starting July 20. The caravan is in Frederick, Maryland, and he plans a return visit next week. He favors the Elks to handle the matter and is undecided between Elkhart and Goshen.
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Chas. Harkinson
Dan R.robinson
Street Carnival Company
Goshen
Frederick, Md
Harkinson
The
Elks
Elkhart
Hoffman Grocery Company renamed and incorporated in Indiana
The J. J. Hoffman & Sons wholesale firm moved from Elkhart to South Bend, renaming as Hoffman Grocery Company with $10,000 capital and incorporation filed in Indianapolis. Local news notes include graduates traveling to Ie land Park, Goshen attendees, a Wakarusa contest for Elkhart county farmers, Eagles carnival bonus paid, a license fee dispute in Anderson, and upcoming sermons by Rev Emett in Elkhart with a marriage in Justice Whisler's court.
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J. J. Hoffman & Sons
South Bend
Elkhart
Hoffman Grocery Company
Indianapolis
Anderson
Eagles
Harry Bending
Forepaugh-Sells Bros
Anderson Council
Jones Accuses County Official in Examination Question Scam
The Indianapolis News reports state Superintendent Frank Jones intends to remove the guilty county superintendent who sold teachers exam questions to Joseph Hall, a Goshen visitor linked to Indiana Medical College. Hall was bonded at 500 dollars after waiving arraignment in Marion.
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Frank Jones
Oliver Stone Quarries Entering Agreement With Railroad
Millionaires from South Bend join with Oliver Brothers to block a Martinsville to Bloomington railroad and instead ship stone via the Indianapolis Southern. The quarry plans promise heavy freight and a potential 25 percent earnings boost for the railroad. The Olivers, known for South Bend plow works, bring in two outside millionaires and large Monroe county land holdings rich in high quality stone. Traffic deals pending determine when development begins.
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Indianapolis Southern
Oliver Brothers
South Bend
Martinsville
Bloomington
Olivers
Monroe County
Bedford
Tramps Seize $22 From A. A. Vesper Home
Tramps entered A. A. Vesper's home this morning and secured $22. No crew. Anti Sunday forces served notice to island refreshment stand proprietors that arrests will follow if they remain open tomorrow.
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A. A. Vesper
Brick's Fate in Elkhart District Politics
An Elkhart Truth report cites a Republican and veterans claiming Congressman Brick faces defeat this fall. They say old soldiers favor rival Young Hering and Brick cannot win their votes. Labor support is questioned despite his Chinese exclusion act speech, which locals doubt he authored.
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Brick
Auve
Hering
Prohibitionists Seek Peaceful Fourth at Goshen Celebration
A Goshen informant urges a broad political symposium for the July festivities inviting speakers from Republican through anarchistic socialist ranks. The piece argues for equal treatment of prohibitionists and Republicans, with mentions of Mr Brick and other political figures. Also notes about theater: The Chinese Honeymoon and The Wizard of Oz productions by Witmark & Sons.
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Goshen
Eilrt
Hering
Brick
Dodo
New York
M. Witmark & Sons
Geo
Ade
Chicago
Ice cream scouts top grade. cattle prices rise nationwide
Dr Vallette dentist outpost post office Thiele Bros ice cream highest grade beef cattle price climbs to 20 year high cartoonist at Wakarusa Citizen praised empty Goshen store rooms dwindling Sunday school services at First English Lutheran and Fifth Avenue M E churches pension increases for Michael Bowman and Samuel Swiggart.
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Thiele Bros
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Mortuary Record
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Harrison Township
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National College
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Grant County
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Thiele
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Jones’ Furniture Store
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Klkhart
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Acme Cycle Co
the State University
Lester Blough
Lincoln Avenue
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Michigan
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Ed Greene
Frank Alford
Lake Wawasee
Chas. Harper
Cook
W.J. Maiden
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Ypsilant Mich
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Goahen
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