Examiners Finish Records Inspection in Indiana
Examiners Morris and Kain completed the review of 1908 1909 and 1916 records for Auditor Batchelor and Treasurer Krau. The findings will be released officially later. pay for the examiners changed to 8 8 per day plus railroad fare. Kain to become Wells county auditor. Morri s to remain in Anderson with duties shifted. Minor court notices follow including a divorce and a trespass case.
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Earl Morris
Anderson
Ind
Clem Kain
Bluffton
State Board of Accounts
Batchelor
Krau
State Board
Messrs
Morris and
Kain
Well County
Fort Wayne
Will Close Hotel In Middlebury After July First
Middlebury will be without a hotel after July 1 unless new provisions are made. The Elliott hotel, the town’s only lodging, will close on that date. Residents are anxious that arrangements be made to continue hotel services.
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Middlebury
Elliott
Absence of Hucksters In Mishawaka Market
Mishawaka papers note no fruit hucksters this season with Bristol hills growers absent as hundreds of crates of cherries are sent to large cities.
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Mishawaka
Bristol Hills
Births in Middlebury Families Report Two New Sons
Mr and Mrs Charles E Kauffman of Middlebury announce the birth of a son. Mr and Mrs Oliver Eiger of Middlebury township welcome a son born yesterday.
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Oliver Eiger
Middlebury Township
Postage for Beer Exchange Leads to Stamp Source
James Gary, a tramp in Elkhart, swapped postage stamps for beer but was not arrested. He obtained the stamps from a local store prior to the exchange.
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James Gary
Elkhart
Baseball clash South Bend and Goshen Greys set Sunday
The South Bend and Goshen Greys meet on Sunday at 3 p.m. in a scheduled baseball contest. The game pits local teams in a highlighted weekend matchup with importance for standings and fan turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Goshen Greys
Traction Wreck at Kokomo Injures Five
In Kokomo Indiana on the Union Traction line a passenger car turned over on a curve leaving five injured. Two men considered fatally hurt include Jones of Marion and Lee Herschfelt of Chicago. Fanny Dean and Mary Stanley suffered painful cuts while Morris Ashley had a broken arm.
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Kokomo
Indiana Union Traction
Jones
Marion
Ind
Lee Herschfelt
Albany Street
Chicago
Fanny Dean
Mary Stanley
Galveston
Morris Ashley
Harris Sheds Tears in Indianapolis Case
Addison C Harris the last plaintiff speaker in a Marion circuit court constitution case fought back tears as he explained why he and John T Dye filed suit against the state. The remarks followed comments by former Judge Roby who said wealth and plutocrats favored the suit. Harris moved many in the crowded courtroom.
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Indianapolis
Addison C. Harris
Marion
John T. Dye
Roby
Harris
Grocers Report Record High Vegetable Prices in Goshen
The Goshen market sees unprecedented costs with new potatoes at six cents a pound and three dollars per bushel in bulk. Old potatoes sell for a dollar per bushel while green peas and cucumbers command ten cent and one dollar each prices respectively. Tomatoes go fifteen cents a pound and string beans twelve and a half cents per pound, with cherries offering the lone cheap option at five cents per quart.
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Goshen
Express Shipping of Whiskey Provokes ICC Inquiry
About 20,000,000 gallons of whiskey are shipped annually by express firms mostly from mail order houses to consumers in prohibition states. ICC inquiry supported packing in corrugated paper cartons as reasonable but ruled that charging transport by an arbitrary 18 pounds per gallon and discrimination against stone jugs were unreasonable.
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Prohibition
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson and Marshall as 1912 Ticket Predicted by Republican
Charles N. Fowler, long time New Jersey Republican congressman, predicts the Democratic national ticket for 1912 will be Wilson for president and Marshall for vice president. He says the Wilson and Marshall combination stands an excellent chance of election.
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Charles N. Fowler
Congress
New Jersey
Gov
Wilson
Marshall
Indiana
Reward Offered for Lost Pocketbook in Goshen Trip
Milford resident Roy Miles asks for help finding a pocketbook lost between Milford and Goshen on an interurban trip. It contained about $115, several diamonds and a certificate of deposit. value marked between 500 and 700 dollars. Miles offers a liberal reward for return as stated in The Democrat.
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Milford
Goshen
Roy Miles
Miles
The
Democrat
Mortuary notices from Elkhart list Beck and Hayes deaths
Eliza Beck, widow of Levi Beck, died at her daughter’s home in Elkhart aged 65. Edward Hayes, 28, died at his North Eighth street home. Hester A. Swinehart, 70, died at the county infirmary with no relatives. Everett Moore, 24, former Lake Shore fireman, died at relatives’ residence in Elkhart. Funeral and interment details follow.
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Beck
Eliza Beck
Levi Beck
Edward Gardner
McDonald Street
Elkhart
Leo
Frank Beck
Edw. Gardner
Lewis Jorgensen
Calvin Beck
Chicago
Frank Blender
First Street
Gardner
Goshen
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Hayes
Edward Hayes
North Eighth Street
James Hayes
William
James
Joseph
Florence Hayes
Erie
Nellie Luke
St. John's Catholic Church
Oak Ridge
Swinehart
Hester A. Swinehart
Walley
Moore
Everett Moore
Lake Shore
Wm. A. Moore
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Carpenter-Rose Mack and Stephen Carpenter wed in Chicago
Mack Carpenter and Mrs Rose Mack joined by Stephen Carpenter married in Chicago on June 22. The ceremony at a close friend's home featured Rev Winterberger officiating with full ring service. The couple plan a Chicago honeymoon and will reside in Goshen afterward as friends offer good wishes.
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Mack Carpenter
Rose Mack
Stephen Carpenter
Chicago
Josiah Rohrer
Dr. Pagin
Rev. Winterberger
Faith Presbyterian Church
Goshen
Circus in Illinois and murder mystery update
Hagenbeck-Wallace circus is touring Illinois dates while locals hail its escape from alleged illegal activity. Reports say missing persons linked to the show have returned, no smallpox, and courts disposed of criminal actions. In Fowler Indiana, Peter Larsen, 63, was found dead with a severed head end, initially deemed murder but later suspected suicide amid mysteries. his widow is in custody.
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Illinois
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Peter Larsen
Fowler
Ind
Larsen
Treasury closes Indiana postoffice sites in several cities
The Treasury Department completed purchases for Indiana postoffice sites in Seymour Portland Mishawaka and Goshen. Seymour paid 12000 on a 14500 asking price while Portland set at 9000 from a 10000 listing after a contested vote with Democrats backing the site and Republicans opposing. Mishawaka paid 15000 and Goshen paid 13650 after salvage deductions of 375 from a Rhine brick house.
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United States Treasury Department
Indiana
Seymour
Portland
Adair
Mishawaka
Goshen
Rhine
Nappanee Plans Street Improvements on Two Blocks
Deahl and Deahl prepared improvement papers this week for eight blocks on Madison street and five blocks on Hartman street in Nappanee. Vitrified brick will be used. The enterprising town has more pavement than any town of its size in the United States and this sets Goshen in the shade.
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Nappanee
Deahl & Deahl
Madison Street
Hartman Street
United States
Goshen
Contaminated Straws Spark Cleanliness Letter in Indianapolis
Three drinking straws used for ice cream sodas triggered a letter sent from Indianapolis urging cleanliness at soda fountains after the straws were found to be contaminated by flies.
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Indianapolis
Curtis at Winona hydro-aeroplane trials Friday
Aviator Glenn H. Curtis will appear at Winona Lake on Friday July 14 in a sequence of trial flights with his new hydro-aeroplane. It marks the first attempt of the craft outside eastern cities.
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Curtis
Winona
Glenn H. Curtis
Winona Lake
Royal Vacuum Cleaners Territory Rights Offered
District sales notes list exclusive rights for Royal Vacuum Cleaners through Hubert Mfg. Co. Automatic dust separator and flexible nozzle features emphasized. Address shown: Desk 16, 400 Monticello Ave., Chicago.
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Hubert Mfg. Co
Desk
Monticello Ave
Chicago
Honeymoon at Wawasee for Mr and Mrs Leonard Lutz
Mr and Mrs Leonard Lutz of Wa bash are spending their honeymoon at Lake Wawasee. They will stay at the Inn and visit other points around the lake.
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Wawasee
Leonard Lutz
Wabash
Lake Wawasee
Changes Noted at Rock Run Mills Plant
Many changes are to be seen at the Rock Run Mills plant as it is being put in order. It will be started about Oct 1st.
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Rock Run
Actor Jack Davis Leaves Elkhart for New York City
A. T. Davis known as Jack, an injured vaudeville actor, departed Elkhart for New York City after recovering from injuries suffered in a fall from a train at Kendallville.
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A. T
Jack) Davis
Elkhart
New York City
Kendallville
Farm Accident Injures William Shelly Near Topeka
While helping make hay at Alfred Ramsby’s farm northwest of Topeka, William Shelly was injured when a trip rope on the hay carrier broke. He fell ten feet to a cement floor, fracturing his left arm and sustaining severe head bruising.
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Topeka
William Shelly
Alfred Ramsby
Shelly
Robbed Traveler Struck at Sheridan Hotel
Traveling salesman R. H. Bennett of Plymouth was robbed in his sleep at the Sheridan hotel in South Bend, losing a gold watch and eight dollars from his pocketbook.
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R. H. Bennett
Plymouth
Sheridan Hotel
South Bend
Valley Line Riders Demand Better Bristol Elkhart Service
Bristol and Elkhart patrons on the Valley line press for more convenient service amid ongoing complaints about schedules and reliability. The column notes riders seek reduced travel times and improved frequency to better connect the two towns.
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Bristol and
Elkhart
Assurance of large Elkhart tax levy cut promised
Assurance of a substantial reduction in the Elkhart city tax levy is promised for late September. The statement signals upcoming fiscal relief for residents and businesses, with officials outlining the expected impact and timeline for the measure.
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Elkhart
Coupling Pulls Out Delaying Freight Car at West Yards
A coupling pulled out of a Lake Shore freight car this morning at the west yards causing some delay but no damage.
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Lake Shore
West Yards
Brooks Advertises Dry Mill Wood for Sale
L J Brooks offers dry mill wood at 75 cents per cord cash with order or C O D for 30 days. No credit at this price. Address 111 Lincoln Ave. Phone 277.
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L. J. Brooks
Lincoln Ave
Still Alarm Original Production At Irwin Tonight
The Irwin presents the original production of The Still Alarm by Selig tonight, bringing a historic stage classic to local audiences with period-appropriate staging and cast.
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Irwin’ Tonight
Selig
Big Exodus Expected From Heat Wave Travel
Extreme heat drives a large Sunday exodus as crowds head to rail lines and lakes. The Big Four runs excursions to Indianapolis and St Joseph while Lake Shore offers low fares to Chicago and Toledo. Nearby resorts and lakes are expected to attract many travelers.
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Indianapolis
St. Joseph
Lake Shore
Chicago
Toledo
Milburn Hotel Changes Ownership in Mishawaka
The Milburn hotel, oldest hostel ry in Mishawaka and a well known local landmark, changes ownership with Peter Eckstine becoming sole owner as William Curtis withdraws.
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Milburn
Mishawaka
Peter Eckstine
William Curtis
Taking Church Census in South Bend
South Bend conducts its first religious census with over 250 men involved. Officials expect the forthcoming results to reveal interesting figures.
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South Bend
State Bar Association meeting slated for Winona Lake
The fifteenth annual meeting of the State Bar Association of Indiana will be held at the Winona Assembly Grounds in Winona Lake on July 11 and 12.
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Winona
State Bar Association of Indiana
Winona Lake
Seven Last Rounds Of Boxing For French Championship
Tonight in Irwin, seven final rounds headline the boxing program for the French championship battle. The event pulls top contenders from national circuits seeking title glory in France.
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France
Irwin
Many Old Residents in Elkhart County Revealed in List
Elkhart County's Old Settler's Association reports 163 paid memberships in the past year and 40 living members aged 85 or more after five years of activity. The piece highlights numerous centenarian and near-centenarian residents, with brief notes on their origins, long tenures, and family ties to early county history.
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Elkhart County
John D. Umbenhower
Old Settler’s Association
Chauncey S. Hascall
Clinton Township
Jane McCumsey
McCumsey
Jacob P. Pfeiffer
Middlebury
Germany
Wayne County
Jacob Pfeiffer
Middlebury Township
Pfeiffer
Frederick Pfeiffer
Jacob Ffeiffer
Charlies E. Thompson
Shevift
John H. Violett
John W. Violett
John E. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
M. M. Galentine
Goshen
Iva Rowell
Ephraim Sigerfoos
Jefferson Township
George T. Barney
Elkhart
Jacob Mease
Harrison Township
Aaron Work
J. A. Work
William C. Work
Everett Work
Wilson Modi
Evanston
John W. Ellis
Piebe Swart
Democratic County Central Committee
Benj. Hazell
Henry J. Juday
C. W. James
O. W. Cunningham
H. C. Miller
C. C. Carmien
Mrs. Carmien
Robert Evans
Lewis H. Lehman
Jonas Kauffman
Collins Pindell
Wm. Plew
Aaron Simmons
J. B. Culp
Samuel Myers
Robt. Shiver
To Start Creamery Near Middlebury Discussing Plan
Farmers near Middlebury discuss organizing a company to establish a creamery in the area after the Zook creamery was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago and a satisfactory dairy market remains elusive.
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Middlebury
Zook
Goshen Goods And Prices From Andrews' Old Stand
Advertises trunks bags and suit cases with prices from two dollars upward. Full leather suit case priced at 3.75 dollars. Mentions William Arthur Andrews' old stand and a Sunday special for vanilla ice cream at 20 cents per quart plus cold boiled ham and bacon from Jennings.
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Goshen
Wm. Arthur. Andrews
Candy Kitchen
Laporte and Garry plan a trolley link soon
A diverse local clipping notes plans for a new trolley connection between Laporte and Gary, ongoing street oiling in Huntington County, and various civic efforts. The item lists multiple incidents and developments across Indiana towns including fires, monuments, and public works, reflecting a busy regional press roundup.
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Laporte
Garry
Joseph Meyers
Roanoke
Daily Tribune
Gary
Personal notes from Middlebury visits and travels
A roundup of local residents visiting friends and relatives, returning from trips, and planning future journeys. Jesse Vinyard of Helena, Rev. E A Vannuys and family, Rev. A L Burman, John Heimbaugh, Mrs Emma Zook, Homer Lee, Mr. and Mrs John Stahlecker, Miss Etta Gilliam, Leroy Plummer and son William, Co O Charlton, Mrs J Bauch, Albert Clutter, William Riley, Monroe Shellenberger and Louise, Dr W J Kesler and James, Dr Edward Geyer, Roy Trump, George Quackenbush, Louis Wagner, and Mrs Chr Kauffman and Mrs Jeremiah Mast are noted with destinations to Franklin, Knoxville, Pioneer, Goshen, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, York, Denver, Lansing, Mishawaka, Cass county Missouri, and other local points with varying travel plans.
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Emma Zook
South Main Street
Knoxville
New Orleans
William Riley
Traverse City
Mich
Riley
Jefferson Township
Monroe Shellenberger
Louise
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
York, Pa
W. J. Kesler
James
Edward Geyer
Roy Trump
Stone Lake
Middlebury
George Quackenbush
Mishawaka
Louis Wagner
Goshen
Wagner
School House Bid Opening in Harrison Center
Peter D Berkey Henry Bechtel Jacob Brown advisory board of Harrison township and Almon S Leer met at Warren Berkey law office to open bids for a new school house at Harrison Center southwest of Goshen to replace the burned building from April 18 1911 Five bids were submitted but no award made at press time.
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Peter D. Berkey
Henry Bechtel
Jacob Brown
Harison Township
Almon S. Leer
Warren Berkey
Harrison Center
Goshen
Local Health Notes Report Nervous Ailments
Claud Miller of the North Side is afflicted with St Vitus dance and has lay in bed six weeks. George F. Alder man remains at Lake Wawasee with unchanged condition. Frank J. Invin is again homebound at 214 South Fifth street with an attack of nervous dyspepsia.
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Claud Miller
North Side
George F. Alderman
Lake Wawasee
Frank J. Invin
South Fifth Street
Vernon to Practice Law in Memphis Tennessee
To locate in Memphis Harry Vernon will engage in the practice of law in Memphis Tennessee and not in Nashville as previously announced. Mr Vernon is now at Nashville taking the preliminary examinations which are very severe. It is not easy to be admitted to the practice of law in Tennessee as it is in Indiana.
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Memphis
Harry
Vernon
Tenn
Nashville
Tennessee
Indiana
Reception at First M. E. Church by Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the First M. E. Church hosted a reception in the church parlors yesterday afternoon. A large turnout called between 8 and 5, enjoyed pleasant entertainment and refreshments.
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First M. E. Church
Ladies Aid Society
Horse kicks 74-year-old man in Elkhart injury
Louis Lehman of the Elkhart prairie was kicked on the hip by a horse yesterday afternoon and severely injured. He is 74 years old and father of Henry and William Lehman in this city.
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Louis Lehman
Elkhart Prairie
Henry
William Lehman
Another Cherry Tree Victim in Silver Lake
Mrs. William Wiley of Silver Lake is injured after a fall from a cherry tree. Two ribs are broken and physicians fear internal injuries.
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William Wiley
Silver Lake
Sheep Scab Found in Indiana County Near Orland
Dr. J. B. Gibson of the government bureau of animal industry locates sheep scab in LaGrange County, confined to a small area near Orland town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gibson
Government
Bureau of Animal Industry
Lagrange County
Orland
Stolen Chickens Reported in Harrison Township
About 30 chicks were stolen from Reverend C. A. Huber in Harrison Township a few evenings ago, police report indicates. No arrests announced and investigation continues.
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C. A. Huber
Harrson
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Charles E. Kauffman
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Edward Brookmyer
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Jerry Holsinger
South Seventh Street
Harold R. Johnson
Bench
Jennings
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Andrews
Markle
Huntington County
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Huntington
George Freese
Sons
Jack Wilson
Larwill
Oscar Schultz
Tri-State College
W. P. Hart
Ada Watson
Warsaw
Hope Hospital
William Redmond
William Walton
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Oaklawn Cemetery
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Hartford City
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Michigan City
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Temple Theatre
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Wolf Lake
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M.E. Church
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Helena
Ark
E. A. Vannuys
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Columbia City
John Heimbaugh
West Pike Street
Chr. Kauffman
Jeremiah Mast
Cass County
J. C. Mast
Mast
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