Hawks Electric plans big power station on canal west side
Hawks Electric Co forms preliminary plans for a large electric power station on the west side of the canal just south of Washington street. Construction starts soon with two 600 horsepower water wheels and a dynamo to supply about 8,000 lights, aiming to triple capacity in stages and relieve city load by using cheaper water power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Hawks Electric Co
Hawks Company
Goshen
Itsell
Hawks Concern
Miss Margaret Miller Hurt After North Main Street Collision
Miss Margaret Miller, 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Miller, was struck by a car on North Main Street driven by Mel Ulory. She suffered arm and hip injuries and was taken home for a physician’s visit. Today she is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Miller
Millie Miller
J. G. Miller
North Main Street
Mel Ulory
Miss Miller
Wife Deserter Found Working on Bridge Gang Near Elkhart
Harry Rudy, recently employed by Frank Abbott, deserted his wife and 14 year old son. He was located working on a bridge gang for Frank Brummaugh near Elkhart. He has not contacted his family or offered any explanation. Mrs Rudy last heard from him on Friday June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Harry Rudy
Frank Abbott
Frank Brumbaugh
Rudy
Ehret dies at 65 in Wa kar usa funeral held
Mrs Jacob Ehret died Saturday at her Wakarusa home at 65 years four months and 22 days. Survived by husband and eight children. Funeral this morning at the Reformed church in Wakarusa with Rev Yoder officiating. Ulery family reunion held near Goshen with nearly 100 members and a large dinner in the barn arranged by Rev I L Berkey of the Dunkard church. meeting reported successful and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehret
Jacob Ehret
Wakarusa
Reformed Church
Yoder
Ulery
Elias Lutz
Goshen
I. L. Berkey
Dunkard
Probation Officer Bigelow Takes Two Boys to Plainfield School
Probation Officer Bigelow will escort Corel Joseph Sullivan and Glenn Parkhurst of Elkhart to the Plainfield school for boys tomorrow. Deputy Sheriff Chatten will accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigelow
Corel
Joseph Sullivan
Glenn Parkhurst
Elkhart
Te Plainfield School
Tomorg
Chatten
Mrs Firestone Denies Smallpox Story At Her Home
Mrs Firestone denies officers statement that Jacob Beck considered smallpox at her home. She says he has not been there in several weeks.
Wysong Accepts Role as Collector for Metropolitan
Wysong has taken on the position of collector for the Metropolitan area, signaling a shift in duties and responsibilities within the agency. The move places Wysong at the forefront of local recovery and enforcement operations, aiming to streamline collections and improve compliance outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wysong
Goshen Boy Who Ran Away Found Working in South Bend
Cornelius Adeline a Goshen boy aged sixteen ran away after a quarrel over spending. He was located in South Bend working at the Singer factory. The father learned he had been earning good wages at Boreal Mfg Co but spent much of his money, including a savings bank he allegedly took while the family was away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Singer Factory
Cornelius Adeline
East Goshen
Adelines
South Bend
Adeline
Boreal Mfg. Co
Itis
Ownership dispute over the J A Bickel & Co drugstore
In Troyer court a probate case seeks the two thirds interest of late G D Lint in the J A Bickel & Co drugstore. The Bickel share is one third, leaving the disputed two thirds sold to George Whitcomb. Warsaw man J J Lantz contends the Lint share belongs to him. The slow contest stems from Indiana law granting a surviving partner two years to settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Lint
Troyer
J. A. Bickel & Co
George D. Lint
Bickel
George Whitcomb
J. J. Lantz
Warsaw
Indiana
Patner
New Secretary and President Appointed at Fort Wayne and South Bend Railway
John H. Grisamer of Churubusco was elected secretary replacing Will Dinnen. Perry A. Randall of Fort Wayne was chosen successor to Mr Walkup as president. Directors express optimism the Fort Wayne to South Bend line via Churubusco will be built, slowed only by tight New York money markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Grisamer
Churubusco
Fort Wayne and South Bend Railway Co
Will Dinnen
G. A. Walkup
Perry A. Randall
Fort Wayne
South Bend
New York
Farm Home Robbed Near Middlebury
Thieves entered the Daniel J. Stahley farm home northeast of Middlebury last night around midnight and stole a gold watch and some money. The report was filed with the sheriff this morning. A suspicious character seen near the scene is said to have headed toward Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Stahley
Middlebury
Sheriff’s Office
Goshen
Obstruction Spotted by Rider on North Manchester Road
Charles Olinger encountered a row of ten inch tile and an old lightning rod across the road near North Manchester. He stopped in time, removed the hazards, and no damage occurred to the automobile or its occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Manchester
Charles Olinger
Two Elkhart Women Try Suicide, Intervening Family Spares Them
Two Elkhart women, Mrs. F. G. Yeager and Mrs. Chas. Brenner, attempted self destruction but were thwarted by timely interference from family members. The incidents ended without fatalities, with each case halted before harm occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
F. G. Yeager
Chas. Brenner
Becknell Wins Circuit Court Judgement Over Welcome Weaver
A circuit court ruling rendered yesterday in favor of Dr. I. J. Becknell instead of Welcome Weaver due to an error in The Democrat report. The decision names Welcome Weaver as the losing party, clarifying the correct plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Weaver
I. J. Becknell
Welcome Whitaker
Attempted Robbery at Mrs Taylor Residence in Kendallville
A factory worker named William Sabert was held up and robbed at the Mrs J B Taylor residence in Kendalville by unidentified assailants. The incident prompted a police inquiry and no arrests were reported at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Taylor
Kendallville
William Sabert
New Tailoring Shop Opens Upstairs in McDougall Building
Herman Swartz has opened a tailoring and repair shop on the second floor of the building occupied by McDougall and Flickinger. The move adds a new local service option for alterations, repairs, and custom tailoring, inviting neighborhood residents to visit the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Swartz
McDougall & Flickinger
Land Sold in Elkbart Township to Jesse Weaver
Property in Elkbart township sold for two hundred dollars to Jesse Weaver from W Hi Burkett. The transfer confirms a completed sale of the land described in the deed records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hi. Burkett
Jesse Weaver
Elkbart Township
Lost On Jefferson Street Notice
Parcel left on Jefferson Street appears missing with direction to leave at Democrat. Police warn public to report any sighting or recovery and urge owners to provide proof of ownership.
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Jefferson Street
Democrat
Cyclone Destroys Stalls at Kalamazoo Driving Park
A fierce cyclone struck Recreation Driving Park in Kalamazoo Michigan tearing down stalls and buildings. William Wiedmayer, 39, was found dead with burns after chasing the lifted stalls. Three horses died when entangled in a crossing telephone wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Driving Park
Kalamazoo
Mich
William Wiedmayer
Murder Charge After Struggle Over Rifle
A fight over a Flobert rifle left Leo Lewinski 16 shot in the abdomen and dying hours later at St Joseph hospital. Kazimier Niezgodzki 14 and Ladislaw Niezgodzki 17 were arrested. Police seek no bond pending investigation, claim of accident denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flobert
Leo Lewinski
Kazimier Niezgodzki
Ladislaw Niezgodzki
St. Joseph Hospital
Niezgodzki
Dr Chapman Ill In Winona With Heart Disease
Presbyterian evangelist Rev J Wilbur Chapman lies seriously ill with heart disease in a room adjoining his wife who is near death from blood poisoning at Winona Friends fear Mrs Chapmans death shock may fatal to him She has been kept alive for 86 hours by injections
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J. Wilbur Chapman
Winona
Many Autos to Winona for Independence Day Parade
Auto owners near Winona lake register at excursion headquarters for the celebration of independence day at Winona lake assembly. Estimated turnout includes touring cars and other vehicles within easy driving distance ready to participate in the event.
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Winona Lake
Winona Lake Assembly
St Johns School Commencement At Irwin Tonight
The commencement exercises of St John’s school ayl be held at the Irwin tonight at 7 30. The following students will participate J Collins H Messick R Messick L Brown B Ludwig P Shoup P Williamson E Redmond L Fredeke J Trainor N Leavy D Prahl I Grove R Minor N Ash E Green R Redmond and Kate Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s School
the Irwin
J. Collins
H. and
R. Messick
L. Brown
B. Ludwig
P. Shoup
P. Williamson
Redmond
L. Fredeke
J. Trainor
N. Leavy
D. Prahl
I. Grove
R. Minor
N. Ash
E. Green
R. Redmond
Kate Murphy
Brick family returns from Hawaiian islands visit
Mr. and Mrs. A L Brick and daughter Estelle joined a congressional delegation touring Hawaii to assess needs and foster acquaintance with this possession. The Brick family enjoyed the trip and reported a thorough, satisfying experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L. Brick
Estelle
Hawaiian Islands
Suits Possible Over City Water Contract Dispute
The Truth reports Clark and Trainor, Chicago contractors drawn into a bid with Elkhart Water Co. by city officials, may sue the city for damages. Also in Whitley county millions of worms, about an inch and a quarter long with many legs and a shell-like back, were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark& Trainor
Chicago
Elkhart Water Co
Elkhart
Whitley County
Memorial services unite six fraternal groups in tribute
AU joined Ias Warsaw Odd Fellows Red Men Daughters of Pocahontas Rebekahs and Royal Neighbors in memorial services for departed members. The gathering honored the absent with rites reflecting each society on a shared occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ias
Warsaw Odd Fellows
Daughters of Pocahontas
County Clerk to Issue Hunter Licenses Under New Law
Deputy Game Warden Rigney directs attention to the new law as the county clerk will issue licenses to hunters.
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Rigney
Lagrange Man Burt I Brown Dies at 30
Burt I. Brown a prominent La Grange man died Sunday at 11 am from Brights disease. He was 30 years old.
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Lagrange
Lake Shore crossing accident injures Clinton Vaughn
A pedestrian identified as Clinton Vaughn was struck by a train while crossing the Lake Shore in Kendallville and severely injured. Authorities reported the incident is under investigation and no further details were released.
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Lake Shore
Clinton ‘Vaughn
Kendallville
Bed and board divorce grants support for wife in Elkhart
In Elkhart Circuit Court Mary A. Barney was awarded a bed and board divorce from George T. Barney after testimony that she will receive $60 monthly for support, to be paid at St Joseph Valley Bank. Mrs Barney, 78, and her husband, 85, share assets and income details, with cross claims dismissed. The court also fined George Barney's son $1 for assault and battery after a family dispute.
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Mary A. Barney
George T. Barney
Dodge
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Elkhart
Barney
George Barney
Rank of Knight Work Session Announced for Tuesday Evening
Attention K of P. Work on Rank of Knight begins Tuesday evening and will conclude the rank work for the summer. A. M. Farreq.
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A. M. Farreq
Milford to Face Goshen Grays Friday Afternoon
Base Ball notes Milford will play the Goshen Grays on the Tonawanda diamond Friday afternoon. The matchup promises a clear afternoon game with local teams competing for a weekend stand.
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Milford
Goshen Grays
Tonawanda
Lake Wawasee property owners oppose assessment
Goshen and Elkhart representatives George F. Alderman Edward Kelly and Will Hoops appeared before Warsaw County Board of Review to urge a reduction in the Lake Wawasee levy. They spoke for a large number of lake property owners claiming the current assessment is unjust and should be lowered.
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Wawasee Lake
George F. Alderman
Goshen
Edward Kelly
Elkhart
Will Hoops
Warsaw
County Board of Review
Board of Review
Wawasee
Goshen and Elkhart
Sunday Trains to End on Big Four Michigan Line
Authoritative word confirms future discontinuation of Sunday trains on the Michigan division of the Big Four. Kellum, general passenger agent, in Wi nona, cites the Winona Interurban as a bad example and says the loss of money would be minimal for the Indianapolis to Benton Harbor route officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. B. A. Kellum
Winona
Dry Town Move Threatens Elk Heart Saloons
The city of Elk hart weighs a move to become dry as organizers push a remonstrance campaign begun quietly two weeks ago. Third ward saloons face grave danger and supporters claim enough signatures may block license renewals there.
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Elkhart
Third Ward
South Bend and surrounding city notes and deaths
South Bend claims 54706 population. Peru loses the Wabash railway hospital. Chicago capitalists plan a 100000 theatre at Gary. Mrs Susan B Beyerlein aged 84 dies at Fort Wayne, native of Germany. Wabash County Anti-Horse Thief Association picnic held in Wabash. J William Wagner of Garrett opera house dies of heart disease.
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Peru
Wabash Railway Hospital
Chicago
Gary
Susan B. Beyerlein
Fort, Wayne
Germany
Wabash County
Wabash
J. William Wagner
Wagner Opera House
Garrett
Arrest at Eva Russell's place in Elkhart under scrutiny
Under instruction from Supt Silvers, Eva Russell's Elkhart premises were raided. The surrender was peaceful. Nine detainees pleaded guilty and paid fines except Peter Smith who fought the prosecution and was jailed. George Lloyd Jacob Lyons and George Farnum paid $200 fines each plus costs. others including Calara Bell Ada Monters Dora Battle Mamie Adams and Eva Russell herself were fined smaller sums.
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S Silvers
Eva Russell
Elkhart
Peter Smith
George Lloyd
Jacob Lyons
George Farnum
Hughes
Calara Bell
Ada Monters
Dora Battle
Mamie Adams
Russell
Brother of Injured Carter Denies Drinking
Jacob Carter, brother of William Carter who was hit at the Cottage avenue crossing, says he spoke with many who talked with his brother before the accident and none believe he had been drinking. He notes William was not in the habit of intoxication.
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Carter
Jacob Carter
William Carter
Cottage Avenue Crossing
Weist and Partners Tied to Columbia City Visit
Weist from Great St. Louis and John Petersohn of Syracuse registered at the Clugston Hotel in Columbia City. Weist promoted the Wawasee House, which collapsed in March after keeping business details private. The visit may relate to the defunct Wawasee route and Texas interurbans schemes.
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Weist
Columbia City
A. B. Waist
St. Louis
John Petersohn
Syracuse
Clugston
Texas
Man Falls From Interurban Car in South Bend Accident
Edward Kilmer attempted to board an interurban car in South Bend as it sped along. He was thrown violently to the street pavement, knocked unconscious, and sustained severe head and facial cuts.
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Edward Kilmer
South Bend
Sunday Base Ball Debate At W C T U Meeting
The W C T U met at Mrs Daniel T Kauffman home with opening exercises and a short business session followed by talks on recent plain meetings. Members praised Mrs Don G Blain as a strong Christian lecturer and welcomed fifteen new members. The piece urges law enforcement against Sunday baseball in Goshen and asks officials to act as diligently as fish commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel T. Kauffman
Don. G. Blain
Goshen
Indiana
Death in Smallpox Claims River Park Woman
Miss Minnie May Vanderford of River Park near South Bend died Monday at 4 am from hemorrhagic smallpox after a 36 hour illness. Born June 20 1880 in Whitley County, she lived in Goshen and South Bend before moving to River Park ten days ago. She leaves her parents Austin and Mrs Vanderford and a brother and sister. Interment occurred last evening.
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Minnie May Vanderford
Austin H. Vanderford
River Park
South Bend
Goshen
Miss Vanderford
Whitley County
Marriage of Florence Moss to Alfred Benke in Detroit
Society notes from the Detroit Free Press describe Miss Florence Moss daughter of Mr and Mrs L Moss of Goshen marrying Alfred G Benke at 8 pm in an event hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Moss at 321 Vermont Avenue. Rev J J Link officiated with Rev J J Bochstader assisting. The bridal party included Lydia Benke as maid of honor and George Moss as best man. The couple departed for a Chicago trip and will reside at 190 Ash Street after July 1.
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Detroit Free Press
Florence Moss
L. Moss
Goshen
Charles Moss
Vermont Avenue
Alfred G. Benke
J. J. Link
M. E
J. J. Bochstader
Charles Allinger
Lohengrin
Lydia Benke
George Moss
Company C
Michigan National Guard
Benke
Chicago
G. W. Deardorff
New York
Frank Schioember
Lillian Wilk
Mabel Honnel
Cleveland, O
A. Schultz
Birmingham
F. Treuschel
Lorde Waite
Walter
Toledo
Ash. Street
The
Free Press
Show for Ligonier Sun Bros bill id to
Sun Bros stage show in Ligonier with vericus As heads. Bill id unclear. time and venue not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Sun. Bros
Vericus
Bill Id
Carpenter Dies After Fall From Scaffold in Elkhart
Samuel Nusbaum a 65 year old carpenter fell from a scaffold in Elkhart this morning and died two hours later at Clark hospital. He suffered two broken ribs that penetrated his right lung and a torn scalp. Surviving are two sons Lawrence and Walter Nusbaum and two daughters Mrs Charles Helman and Hallie Nusbaum. The funeral will be Thursday morning in Elkhart with friends meeting at 9 o'clock.
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Samuel Nusbaum
Elkhart
Clark Hospital
Nusbaum
Lawrence Nusbaum
Walter Nusbaum
Charles Helman
Hallie Nusbaum
Oldest Receivership Case Hears Testimony In Strafford Court
The oldest docketed case in the circuit court, the Elkhart National bank receivership, was up for hearing with Strafford Maxon of Elkhart as the receiver. Edmound R. Kerstetter and Melvin A. Demarest, among others, testified as interested parties. The case has been pending for a very long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart National Bank
Strafford Maxon
Elkhart
Edmound R. Kerstetter
Melvin A. Demarest
Runaway Boys Caught and Released by Elkhart Police
Three runaway boys identified as John Johnson and Harry Johnson of Chicago and William Stone of Altoona, Pa., were taken into custody in Elkhart last night. After being jailed they were released following a satisfactory explanation of their destination.
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Elkhart
John
Harry Johnson
Chicago
William Stone
Altoona
Mrs Chapman Dies After South Bend Operation
Mrs. J Wilbur Chapman wife of the Presbyterian evangelist died in Winona this morning after an operation in South Bend during which a limb was removed. A special train will bring the body tomorrow over the Winona railway and it will be shipped to Albany N Y her former home where she met Dr Chapman 18 years ago. She was 39 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
J. Wilbur Chapman
Winona
South Bend
Winona Railway
Albany
Dr. Chapman
Examiner's Legal Representative Quoted Over Chicago Suit
Leroy Keehn of Goshen acts for the Chicago Examiner in a newspaper suit brought by the Chicago Tribune. Keehn is prominently quoted in connection with the case by the Chicago Record Herald.
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Examiner
Leroy Keehn
Goshen
Chicago Examiner
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Keehn
Chicago Record Herald
Gas worker nearly overcome during home connection
Elmer Simmons of the Goshen Gas Co. was nearly suffocated while connecting gas pipes at the Dugdale residence on South Third Street this morning and had to be resuscitated. He resumed work this afternoon.
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Dugdale
South Third Street
Elmer Simmons
Goshen Gas Co
St Marks Epworth League Supper Menu and Guest Visit
St Marks Epworth League hosts a Tuesday evening supper from 5 o clock featuring baked beans creamed potatoes deviled eggs pressed veal light biscuit pie pickles. Calvin F Snyder of Kutztown Pa, back from nine years in China and Thibet, is the missionary guest of Elder D Brennemat and family on furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Epworth League
Kutztown
Thibet
D. Brennemat
China
Hostetter Expected to Take Hotel Hattel After Waldron
Indianapolis businessman Jacob Hostetter, formerly in charge of Hotel Hattel, is expected to assume the house when Frank Waldron’s lease ends next October. Waldron plans to move to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hostetter
Indianapolis
Hotel Hattel
Frank ‘Waldron
Mr. Waldron
California
Ralph Nusbaum Joins International Correspondence Schools
Ralph Nusbaum, previously with the Elkhart Truth and Warsaw Union, has accepted a position with the International Correspondence Schools. The move places Nusbaum in a role related to school correspondence and educational outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Nusbaum
The
Elkhart Truth
Warsaw Union
International
Correspondence: Schools
Levi Dumas Entered Chicago Hospital for Surgery
Levi Dumas of North Fifth Street has entered Chicago hospital to undergo an operation. The move was confirmed by local officials, with details on the procedure not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi ‘Dumas
North Fifth, Street
Chicago
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Hawks Electric Company
Mortuary Record
South Send
Fort Wayne & South Bend
Kalamazoo, Mich
Touring Car Association
Planning For Independence Day
Circuit Court
Jacob J. Brumbaugh & Son
Elkhart Construction Co
Emerettie Adams
Florence and
Blanche Packer
Emma Welch
S. Edwin W. Haviland
Rosamond Reynolds
John Reynolds
Hedgepeth
Conrad L. Landgreaver
George J. Gillett
Superior Court
Fleming
Chas Books
Ha Books Admx
David Garver
Martin H. Kinney
Admy
Amma Garver
Arch Vennt
Admr
Wellie Penna
Emily J. Hssig
Benj
Laura and
Dervie Hoffman
Benj. Hoffman
Jesse Hostetler
Millersburg
Dessie Long
Austin B. Winey
Jacob J. Longacher
John W. Wert
John C. Stroup
Benton Jo
Elkhart .Co. Trust. Co
James H. Rogers
John W. Fieldhouse
Henry Bariman
John C. Mellinger
Samuel D. Coppess
Nappanee
Frank B. Nihart
Trark P. Martin
George W. Shaum
Jacob B. Moyer
John Bognal
John Dudas
Dudas
Epworth Hospital
Lake Wawasee
Warsaw Report
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Miss. Vanderford
Society News
Fred S. Timmitts
Metta Prosser
Charles M. Cramblet
Rev. Cramblet
Bernice Kessler
John Kessler
North of Elkhart
Abner Grant
New Paris
Martin ‘Schnurr
Ladies Catholic Order of Foresters
Samuel. Nusbaum
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