House Mover Crushed Under Napanee Residence
Napanee June 30 Special Harvey Housover a 28 year old house mover was killed when a residence he was moving fell as timbers gave way He crawled under the building to remove a jack screw and was crushed instantly His wife and two children survive along with his father Christian and several siblings including one in Elkhart The property belonged to Henry Landis father of Irwin D Landis editor of the Napanee Advance
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Nappanee
Harvey Housover
Henry Landis
Irwin D. Landis
Nappanee Advance
Housouer
Christian Housouer
Elkhart
Dodge Dorothy Pearline Dodge Dies at Six Months
Mortuary record notes Dorothy Pearline Dodge aged six months daughter of H. P. and Amanda Dodge of Bango township died Sunday.
Mrs Judkins Hosts Luncheon for Society Ladies
Mrs P R Judkins entertained a number of ladies at a luncheon today at her North Side home.
Miller seeks Supreme Court review of Huntington liquor case
Samson J. Miller, Cromwell applicant for a liquor license, appealed after a trial in Noble circuit court with Judge Cook denying a new trial. B F Deah represented remonstrators. Miller plans to carry the case to the supreme court. Styles Among Youths notes two popular looks: pompadour hair and colored socks, revivals from the eighties.
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Supreme Court
Noble Circuit Court
Samson J. Miller
Cromwell
Cook
Huntington
B. F. Deah
Fort Wayne Truck Man Attempts Suicide in Police Station
William Coby, a Fort Wayne truck man, was found in a cell at the police station after attempting to hang himself over alleged wife infidelity. He showed distress and was placed under observation for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coby
Fort Wayne
Barred minister barred from Gary pulpit after charges
The Rev. Frederick A. Hamilton, a Presbyterian minister un frocked on charges of smoking cigarettes and slumming, was barred from preaching yesterday in Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Frederick A. Hamilton
Stamers to prosecute Juday over traction engine on Sixth Street
Henry Stamers will prosecute a man named Juday who drove a heavy traction engine over the Sixth street asphalt pavement, according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stamers
Juday
Sixth Street
Walnut Casket Mentioned in Mrs Martin Will
Mrs. Moses Martins death referenced yesterday. her will provides burial in a black walnut casket. Nearby stores to close at noon Saturday July 4. other local notices note a Sunday School picnic, court room furnishings, a pavement assessment report due, and Hawks Hardware selling Winchester blank cartridges to adults only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Martin
Winchester
Hawks Hardware Co
Parker Arrives in Denver to Influence Democratic Platform
Judge Alton B. Parker of New York, a national Democratic delegate at large, arrived in Denver for the party gathering. He is expected to help outline the platform and push for conservative positions.
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Judge Parker
Denver
Col
Alton B. Parker
New York
Vention
Miss Dodge Resigns. Webster Davis Appointed at Goshen High
Miss Bernice F. Dodge resigns after years teaching Latin and English at Goshen High. The Board hires Mrs. Webster Davis, wife of the high school principal, as her successor. Davis, University of Michigan A B graduate with partial master's work, taught six years in Michigan high schools and led languages at Kalamazoo and Niles. Officials praise her as one of the state’s best Latin teachers. Superintendent Michael welcomes the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Davis
Bernice F. Dodge
Goshen High School
Board of Education
Davis
University of Michigan
Michigan
Niles
Kalamazoo
Michael
Goshen
Murphy Sheridan nuptials at St Johns Church
Miss Elizabeth E. Murphy and John Sheridan were married this morning at St John’s Catholic church in a nuptial low mass officiated by Father Eberle. The ceremony drew about 200 guests including out of town relatives from Marshall Michigan and Chicago. The couple will reside at 406 East Madison street after a honeymoon tour of the Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth E. Murphy
Richard Murphy
John Sheridan
J. C. Sheridan
Marshall, Mich
St. John's Catholic Church
Eberle
Katheryn Murphy
Joe Sheridan
Sheridan & Chapman
Detroit
Mich
Sheridan
Chicago
Great Lakes
East
Madison Street
Ed Waltz
Mary Garvey
Gary
Ind
Bert Rowe
Jackson, Mich
Mary Breining
Mae Collins
Adrian, Mich
C. G. Shoup
Tammanyites to Pass Through on Special Denver Trains
The New York Central will run two or three special trains carrying Tammanyites from New York to the Denver convention. The trains depart Friday evening July 3 and pass through Saturday night or Sunday forenoon. The Pennsylvania and Erie railroads each receive one train.
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New York Central
New York
Denver
Pennsylvania
Erie
Mrs John Conahan Held On Grand Larceny Charge
Mrs John Conahan wife of a milliner janitor is jailed at Fort Wayne police station on grand larceny charges. Officers found trimmed hats laces silks plumes and other millinery goods valued at about $600 at her home.
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Fort Wayne
John Conahan
Mergentheim
Settlement Reached After Lake Shore Train Collision
The Lake Shore Railway paid George Kurtz of Kendallville 700 dollars to settle a lawsuit after a collision. Kurtz, driving a mule team across the track, was struck by a fast train. the mules were killed. He received 250 dollars for injuries and 450 dollars for the loss of the animals. Ora Stoutenour reports New York financial conditions are very bad amid the panic, with once wealthy brokers and bankers now broke. Maxon the contractor, who built the Bika temple in Elkhart, has relocated to Gary, Indiana to take up contracting work.
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Lake Shore
Lake Shore Railway Company
George Kurtz
Kendallville
Kurtz
New York
Ora Stoutenour
Brooklyn
Gary
M. L
Maxon
Elkhart
Lake Shore Officials Order Shops Open Full Time
Heavy rains flood many cellars in Elkhart with substantial damage noted. Business 3 shows improving activity while Kinodrome at Jefferson is spotted and promotions offer a free ticket with 60 cent purchases. Parlor fireworks promoted with electric sparklers from Hawke Hardware Store.
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Lake Shore
Business
Elkhart
New electric line opens South Bend to Chicago via Michigan City
The Chicago Lake Shore South Bend Electric Railway begins operation today after nearly two years of work. Harold A. Wallace, the company’s general manager, and engineers ran a trial Sunday showing the cars performed well. The Michigan City to Chicago segment should finish within weeks with smooth curves noted along the route.
Died in Chair South Bend Man Passes Away
Charles W. Thornton aged 61 died suddenly at his South Bend home of heart trouble after years of feeble health. Found sitting as if asleep before noon family discovered he was dead. Coroner ruled heart failure likely aided by morphine use under treatment.
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South Bend
Charles W. Thornton
Thornton
Miller to Remain in Jail After Sentencing Delay
Herman Miller, convicted of the murder of Columbus Croy in Fort Wayne, will stay in Allen County jail until September. The April term of the Allen circuit court ended Saturday, and sentencing cannot occur until the next term begins.
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Herman Miller
Columbus Croy
Woodburn
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Allen
Indianapolis buyers purchase prized cobs for two thousand
James E. Roberts and Lee Holtzman of Indianapolis bought a celebrated string of black cobs from Sears Gardner for about $2,000. The horses, sired by a son of Online (2:04), will be shipped to the state capital tonight.
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James E. Roberts
Lee Holtzman
Indianapolis
Sears Gardner
Online
Lineman Clarence Davis Injured in Auburn Wire Repair Incident
Clarence Davis an overhead lineman for the T. and C. I. company suffered severe burns to his face and hands and internal injuries after an accident while repairing company wires at Auburn. He is hospitalized at Garrett.
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Clarence Davis
Auburn
Garrett
Schaefer and Madge Taylor Wed in Canton Ohio
W. B. Schaefer a South Bend lumber man and Miss Madge Taylor of Canton Ohio were married today in Canton. Schaefer is a cousin of George and Ben Schaefer of South Bend.
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W. B. Schaefer
South Bend
Madge Taylor
Canton
George
Ben Schaefer
Stuart's Lawyer Ira H Church Appointed For Stuart Case
Douglas Stuart is charged with attempted criminal assault on Mary Long. Judge Dodge appoints Ira H Church, county poor lawyer, to defend after Stuart proves unable to hire counsel. Bail is set at $1000 and Stuart remains jailed with next term due Oct 5.
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Douglas Stuart
Mary Long
James Long
Dodge
Ira H. Church
Stuart
B. F. Deshi
City to observe Fourth of July holiday in 1908
Proclamation by Mayor Chas Kohler declares Saturday July fourth a legal holiday. City businesses should close from noon to 5 p.m. for the dedication of the new Fair Grounds and to foster patriotic spirit across city, county, state, and nation. Attested by Clerk George H. Rimpler.
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Chas Kohler
George H. Rimpler
Firestone Adoption of Harold Edward Firestone Reported
Frank and Minerva Firestone today adopted Harold Edward Firestone aged eight months. The child's mother testified in court she consented. the father is unknown. Court actions covered include a new trial request in Arnold v. Stauffer and quiet title Yo der v. Green. Ditch petition in St. Joseph and Elkheart counties referred to drainage commissioners with Frank Curtis named as third commissioner. Bail granted for Earl Neff in a liquor case, trial set tomorrow. Circuit court adjourns Saturday with several cases disposed since May 26 term. next session October 6. Marriage licenses issued to John Sheridan and Elizabeth Murphy. Schrump case on incorrigibility not tried and moved to term.
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Frank
Minerva Firestone
Harold Edward Firestone
James L. Arnold
H. A. Stauffer
Mary M. Yoder
Rufus Green, Jr
Amos Harrington
St. Joseph
Elkhart
Dodge
Frank Curtis
Penn Township
St. Joseph County
Rohrer
Neff
Earl Neff
Allen McKinols
Justice Whisler
John Sheridan
Goshen
Elizabeth Murphy
Parents Should Use Care In Permitting Youth Groups
The Elkhart Review editorial warns parents to scrutinize youth organizations run by younger leaders. It argues that even well intentioned teachers preachers and reformers can lead youths when allowed to govern themselves. Parents should study conditions before joining boys and girls with mixed company.
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Bayville
The
Elkhart Review
Boyvilles
One Saloon in Warsaw After Remonstrances
Warsaw reduced to a single saloon as Joseph Thorn’s venue closed after a Saturday round up. Police face trouble and likely charges in the mayor's court. William Chapman remains, but his license expires next Saturday with a required closing on July 3. In three months all Warsaw saloons are to be remonstrated out of business.
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Warsaw
Joseph Thorn
William Chapman
Good Race Meet Expected at New Fair Grounds
Indications point to a strong race meet at the new fair grounds next Saturday afternoon July 4. Five horses arrived this morning from South Bend, six from Colon Michigan, four from Three Rivers, and fifteen more entries have been made bringing total entries to at least 30 horses, with more possible via telephone.
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New Fair Grounds
South Bend
Colon
Mich
Three Rivers Tomorow
Onion Day at Wolf Lake Planned for August
Onion Day will be held at Wolf Lake on Friday August 14 promoters aim for a successful celebration in Noble county despite doubts it will match prior events. The anti saloon fight last winter stirred strong feeling in the area and the hostility lingers.
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Wolf Lake
Noble County
Zuckerman Leaves Elkhart Credit Firm Manager Post
Several Elkhart merchants sought David Zuckerman who had managed the Elkhart branch of the People's Credit Clothing Co since March 28. On Saturday representatives from the New York firm announced a management change and Zuckerman was released after failing to settle debts.
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Zuckerman
Elkhart
David Zuckerman
People’s Credit Clothing Co
New York
Gunness Pictures barred at Ann Arbor theater
The Gunness farm moving pictures were forbidden at a five cent theatre in Ann Arbor Michigan with the chief of police attending the opening night and declaring the films unfit for public showing.
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Gunness Pictures
Gunness Farm
Ann Arbor
Mich
Died Suddenly in Warsaw Woman Passes After Arrival
Sarah B. Richer, wife of John C. Richer of North Manchester, died after arriving in Warsaw. She was stricken with paralysis and passed away while her husband, son, and other relatives were at her bedside.
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Warsaw
Sarah B. Richer
John C. Richer
North
Manchester
May Remove Coats Says Breckenridge Announces Policy
Rev. J. C. Breckenridge, assistant general manager of Winona Assembly, states men may remove their coats and even their vests and can go anywhere under the latest announcement. The note implies relaxed dress restrictions for attendees.
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J. C. Breckenridge
Winona Assembly
Flying Rollers Hold Street Services On Main Street
Two members of the Flying Roll era held services today on Main Street in front of the Hawks drugstore. They wear long hair and attract much attention.
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Flying Rolls
Hawks
Local Cigar Makers Shift Names for Key Brands
Ed Peffly now produces The Jefferson Meyers No 1 and Fresh Roll cigars, replacing the former Max Myers line. The pea crop yielded only a semi failing harvest this year.
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Ed Peffly
Max Myers
Parfitt Questions Hawks Electric Plant Management
William Parfitt writes to the Democrat correspondent asking pointed questions about the city water works and lighting plant. He disputes rumors of mismanagement by Hawks Electric Co and Shaffer, and asks Hamilton to address plant earnings, remedies, and whether to upgrade or replace the plant.
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Democrat
Hamilton
Josh Billings
Indiana
Hawks Electric Co
Shaffer
WM. Parfitt
Rev C H Eavenright becomes Auburn church pastor
The Eagle Mills New York pastor Rev C H Eavenright has taken charge of the Christian church in Auburn. Lisbon schoolhouse condemned as unsafe in Noble county, new building planned. Long-married couple Michael Wetzel and wife in DeKalb county aged 95 and 84, have lived in same neighborhood for 64 years. Butler area farmer W A Rose dies of heart disease while crossing a field. Harvey Utley’s dye works in Wabash catches fire. he is trapped by cork legs but rescued by firemen. Mrs Ella McKown of Andrews killed after jumping from a hack onto tracks as train approaches. driver escapes unscathed.
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C. H. Eavenright
Eagle Mills
N. Y
Christian Church
Auburn
Lisbon
Noble County
Michael Wetzel
Keyser Township
DeKalb County
W. A. Rose
Butler
Harvey Utley
Wabash
Utley
Ella McKown
Andrews
McKow
Larceny Suspect Albert L. Smith Held on $1,000 Bond
Albert L. Smith, a Detroit plane salesman, was arrested in a South Bend hotel for stealing promissory notes, accounts, and a bank book from Warren Irwin, an elderly blind farmer in St. Joseph County. He waived examination and is jailed awaiting circuit court trial after a room search recovered the stolen items.
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Warren Irwin
Harris Township
St. Joseph County
Albert’ Lo Smith
Detroit
Mich
South Bend
McWeeny
Smith
Feldman
U.3
Springborn
Irwin
Henry E. Haynes
Granger
New Barne in Use by the C B L N L Ry Co in Allendale
The new barns of the C B L N L Ry Co in Allendale Elkhart are in use and accommodate 16 city cars.
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Allendale
Elkhart
Births and health notes from North Ninth Street
A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs John Trainor Jr on North Ninth street. J C Blake, confined six months on Jefferson street, is greatly improved and able to be about again after a short visit today. Wanted Sticker hand for Interior trim first class on odd and tail work age experience references wages Box 456 Eikhart Ind.
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John Trainor, Jr
North Ninth Street
J.C. Blake
Jefferson Street
Eikhart
Ind
New Line Faces an Injunction in Indiana Rail Case
An injunction was filed by the Indiana and Michigan Electric company against the Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend Railway Co at South Bend. The suit seeks to bar the railway from using trolley wires directly above electric light wires claimed to threaten street light maintenance and safety under existing contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Railway Co
South Bend
Indiana & Michigan Electric Company
Electric Company
Olity
Fireworks display builds at Hawka Hardware Co
After days of work the largest stack of fireworks ever brought to Goshen is ready for inspection. The enormous number of novelties makes an interesting sight at Hawka Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Hawka Hardware Co
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Mortuary Record
German Baptist Sunday School
Blosser's
Miss Dodge
Jefferson
Hawke Hardware
Lineman
Cora Cripe
Lillie Reed
H. 8. Simind
W. Whitehead
Sherman Walters
Universal Fire Protector Co
Mre. Funk
A. Co. Funk
Sarah Nichols
Board of Equalization
County Board of Review
BH. T. League of Chicago
Mrs. Firestone
News
MR. Parfitt
FAR ER
Friends OF Ruralist
Albert L. Smith
Minneapolis Tribune
Mineapolis Journal
Samus
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