Mayor Kohler’s Second Veto on Odd Fellows Lease
Mayor Kohler filed a second veto over leasing the Odd Fellows room for city headquarters. He argues a permanent city building is preferable, cites annual rent of 360 dollars, and claims the new location would cost more without improving the situation. Council members dispute the veto, saying the motion approved the lease. they warn court action if the mayor refuses to sign.
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Kohler
Odd Fellows
General Headquarters
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Open in Overlease Case
In Elkhart the Superior Court grand jury indicted James Overlease for the murder of Edward F. Westfall. Habeas corpus proceedings opened this morning for Overlease with arguments due tomorrow. Westfall’s wife is bonded to testify. Juvenile cases in Elkhart led to Wardship for Esther, Lawrence, and Richard Mercer, ages five, three, and six. trustee Puterbaugh to seek homes. Judge Dodge urges county support for neglected children and a proposed county farm facility. Other court items include a halted hearing in Mandilla Myers vs John Myers due to a witness illness and a divorce case between Ella Moore and her spouse. In related business, Lovina vs Franklin Parrett was dismissed with judgment for the Indianapo lis Brewing Co. in White v. Brewing Co. and Kate Roye cases continued. A petty larceny charge against Ar Boys’ 3 rubber boots seller is noted. The Bik hart County Medical Society meets this evening. J W Replogle spoke at a Mac cabee meeting in Columbia City.
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Overlease
Superior Court
James Ovverlease
Edward F. Westfall
Elkhart
Esther
Lawrence
Richard Mercer
Mexico
Mishawaka
Ind
Dodge
Mandilla Myers
John Myers
Bartlett Miler
Ella Moore
Ella
Circuit Court
Lovina
Franklin Parrett
Indianapoli Brewing Co
William B. White
Kate M. Roye
Goshen Man Top in Scranton Life February Drive
W Ralph Warner of Goshen appears on the Scranton Life Insurance Co front page as second largest producer for February, writing 136 500 in York Pa. The Tippecanoe Securities Co agency total for February reaches 1 910 000 as part of nearly 7 000 000 written in six months. M C Landis of Goshen also makes the month’s honor roll, placing eighth. Warner also ranks third and Landis fourth in December bonus contest based on December business paid by February 20.
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Scranton, Pa
Goshenite
M. C. Landis
News-Times
Warner
Mr. Landis
Saloon Fight Over Morris Residence District Elkhart
Jonathan Morris, of Elkhart, who secured a saloon license Monday, faces a challenge alleging the establishment is in the residence district. A large petition was presented to the Elkhart council last night, referred to the city attorney P. L. Turner. Morris accuses temperance forces of pursuing a “big scalp” in their bid to block the location. Also noted is Goshen store Newell Bros offering a broad array of ladies ready to wear garments.
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Jonathan Morris
Elkhart
P. L. Turner
Morris
Goshen
Newell Bros
Elkhart Inspects Schools After Collinwood Fire
Fire Chief Leader surveys Elkhart school houses following the Collinwood blaze. Many buildings are found in poor condition and require immediate improvements including fire escapes. City council orders safety precautions for all schools.
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Collinwood
Elkhart
Goshen
Open Letter Calls Democrats to Rebuild Indiana Party
Elkhart Indiana March 3 1908 an open letter urges Indiana Democrats to shed corporate influence and reform the party to regain voters. Cc G Conn argues for conservative democratic principles and a strong reorganizing effort ahead of the November election, warning against pledges and denouncements.
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Elkhart
Ind
Indiana
Democratic Party
Algo
Card of Thanks for Mrs Fredeke Family
Mrs Charles Fredeke and family thank friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their husband and father.
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Charles Fredeke
Receiver named for Chicago New York Electric Air Line group
Judge Richter in La Porte circuit court appointed a receiver for the Chicago New York Electric Air Line and related companies after a complex receivership suit filed by stockholders led to what is described as a multi million dollar collapse. The action names multiple defendants and lists vast liabilities with work shifting to Gary, Indiana.
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Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Company
Co-operative Construction Company
Goshen, South Bend & Chicago Railway Company
Richter
la Porte
David Kabacker
Charles Kammerman
W. E. Sanders
Harry H. Roger
Charles W. Ingersol
A. Be, Rogers
BE. D. Jones
Perry F. Carr
Charles T. Cherry
Harry Latham
Harry C. Procunier
Lewis A. Sayers
Theron W. Bates
J. D. Price
C. W. Chase
L. E. Woodward
John R. Montgomery
Air Line
Nmnes
Worth E. Caylor
Chicago
Richard W. Ruffin
Indianapolis
Hickey & Wolfe, LaPorte
New York
LaPorte
George F. Mull
Gary
Abolition of Big Four Pay Car on Michigan Division
The Big Four railroad declares the pay car on the Michigan division abolished. Starting this month Goshen and other Michigan division employees will receive monthly pay by check sent to agents, yardmasters, roundhouse foremen and department heads who will distribute to workers. Payments will be made on the 10th each month, about ten days earlier than before.
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Michigan Division
Big Four Road
Goshen
Michigan
The Red Cross Nurse staged by Cutter Stock at New Jefferson
The Cutter Stock company presented The Red Cross Nurse last night at the New Jefferson with strong acting, handsome scenery, notable orchestra music, and an overall superior production. Cato Keith of the Cutter Co. lands another hit here. Divorces filed in Noble and Kendallville courts are noted in briefs.
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Cutter Stock Company
Red Cross
Jefferson
Cato
Keith
The
Cutter Co
Beattie Fraud Suspect Tries Hardware Deals in Goshen
A man calling himself Pugh and claiming to represent Advance Thresher Co attempted to bilk Goshen hardware dealers. He sought contracts, asked for blanks and cash, and fled after leaving an unpaid board bill of about seven dollars. No farmer or sale was confirmed.
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Pugh
Advance Thresher Co
Goshen
Brough Bros & Mehl
Advance Co
Martin Cripe
Cripe
Blough Bros. & Mehl
Western Union
Grips
James Oliver Dies. South Bend Mourns Rich Plow Builder
James Oliver head of Oliver Chilled Plow Works died Monday. Ten thousand views at Oliver home as 2600 factory employees attend. City halts business 2 to 2:15 pm for funeral. Oliver estate valued at 13 million. Mausoleum burial at Riverview. several local groups issue condolence resolutions. Chicago South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway pauses service for funeral hour.
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South Bend
James Oliver
Olliver Chilled
Oliver
Oliver Factory
Business Men's Association
Indiana
Henry Webb Johnson
First Presbyterian
Riverview Cemetery
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Company
Appointed school fund appraisers for county districts
The county commissioners appoint Harden D. Markel J. W. Smith Ira Hostetler P. D. Berkey George Young and Sol Yoder as school fund appraisers for northern middle and southern districts. They will assess school fund loans and collect a 60 cent fee from borrowers.
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Harden D. Markel
J. W. Smith
Elkhart
Ira Hostetler
Millersburg
P. D. Berkey
Harrison Township
George Young
Benton
Sol Yoder
Nappanee
Batchelor
Swallows Carbolic Albert B Clark Suicide
Albert B. Clark 23, a night car rider at the Lake Shore hump in Elkhart, drank after a quarrel and killed himself by swallowing one half ounce of carbolic acid at his home. He was alone when he took the poison, and died within twenty minutes after saying goodbye to his wife and her sister.
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Albert B. Clark
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Clark
Surprise farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cline
About 25 neighbors and friends surprised the Cline couple three miles northwest of the city with games and a luncheon. The party served the unbidden guests honored their move to the city next week as a farewell. Mrs. Earl C. Cissell hosted a birthday dinner at 711 North Main Street for her birthday and her mother Mrs. Frank Walters. Eleven covers were set.
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Frank Cline
Earl C. Cissell
North Main Street
Frank Walters
Mrs Nancy Ann Richards 76 Dies at Goshen Home
Mortuary notice for Mrs Nancy Ann Richards aged 76 who died of heart trouble at her daughter Mrs O W Bale’s home in Goshen. She came from Earle to Goshen six years ago and is survived by two children Mrs Bale and Jesse Richards. Burial planned in Ohio town on Saturday early train.
Young Author Claude Pine Writing New Musical Comedy
Claude A. Pine of Lagrange, a popular story writer, is composing a three act musical comedy. He is known in Goshen for the successful playlet A Race for a Wife and has many local friends. Pine is a nephew of Mrs. George D. Lint.
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Claude A. Pine
Lagrange
Goshen
Fittie
Mr. Pine
George D. Lint
Feed and Seed Store Opens in Hattle Building
Willard Brown opens a cash feed and seed store in the Hattle building across the alley from the rear of the Economy. He has about 20 years in the business including 15 with John son & Son and later at Bourbon and Warsaw. Local readers know him and wish him well.
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Willard Brown
Hattle
Brown
Johnson & Son
Bourbon
Warsaw
New Touring Cars and Fashionable Cloak Dept Highlights
Teegarden and Putt order a two cylinder Buick for Dr E E B Ash with delivery soon while Dr M K Kreider’s December purchase arrives shortly. Our 28 years in merchandising features a striking line of ladies tailored cloth silk suits jackets coats skirts and waists in the cloak and suit department. Newell Bros Going Out West and Otto Woomer seeks a saloon license in the occupied area but changes plan.
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Teegarden & Putt
Dr. E. E B. Ash
M. K. Kreider
Newell Bros
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Louis K. McClure
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Roy Redding
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Anthony C. Moyer
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Wil D. Matheson
Scudder
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J. W. Replogle
Columbia City
Scranton Life
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Cc. G. Conn
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Noble County
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Kendallville
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Albion
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