Mennonite Brethren Conference Opens in Goshen
Ministers and church workers from Ohio Indiana and Michigan gather at the North Ninth Street Mennonite church for the Eastern Ohio Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan annual conference. About 120 ministers and families attend with Rev S Lambert Rev J A Hoffman and Rev J J Hostetter among the leaders. Evening services run daily at 7 and a sermon is set for tonight by Rev S Lambert with minister assignments announced Saturday.
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Mennonite Brethren
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
North Ninth Street
S. Lambert
Potsdam
J. A. Hoffman
Dayton
J. J. Hostetter
Greenville
Ind
A. B. Yoder
H. F. Beck
Otis Austin
Christ
D Brenneman
C. K. Curtis
Asd
W. H. Moore
J. J. Lehman
F. Reams
G. A. Schleicher
J. L. Moore
J. H. Hoffman
L. Kreider
Goshen
W. J. Hoffman
May Open Training Quarters at Ellkhart Fair Grounds
South Bend and Elkhart parties negotiate with the Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural Association to establish training quarters at the fair grounds. If the deal closes, some good horses will be brought to Goshen for training and display.
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South Bend
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Not Guilty Verdict in Warsaw Whiskey Case
Grover Brandon, living with his parents a little over half a mile west of Warsaw, was arrested for selling a pint of whiskey to Ira Crowl on Sunday March 7. In the justice court Brandon was found not guilty.
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Grover Brandon
Warsaw
Ira Crowl
Goshen traders plan shift to bankrupt stock business
J Lyons and son Charles, nearing retirement from the Goshen clothing trade, announce a new venture into the bankrupt stock market. They will buy and sell bankrupt clothing stocks wherever opportunity permits.
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J. Lyons
Charles
Goshen
Cement Factory to Start in Syracuse Plant
The Sandusky Portland Cement factory in Syracuse will resume operations on March 15 after a two month idle period.
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Sandusky Portland Cement
Syracuse
Not Identified Body From Lake Shore Death Near Osceola
The body of the Italian, killed on the Lake Shore near Osceola, has not been identified. Police and investigators seek clues to determine the deceased's identity and origin as inquiries continue.
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Osceola
Vast Bargains At The Ziion Store Auction
Thousands of great bargains remain in clothing shoes and men and ladies furnishings. The Ziion Store advertises deep discounts and remaining stock with emphasis on affordable apparel and home goods amid unclear context.
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Ziion
Adrift Fragments Highlight Local Store Ad
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local store advertisement with prices from 2.95 and item mentions including men’s goods. The readable bits suggest a small retail notice in a historic page segment, emphasizing pricing and product categories.
Miller Named as U S District Attorney in Place of Kealing
President Taft appoints Charles W. Miller of Goshen to fill the U S district attorney vacancy created by Joseph B. Kealing of Indianapolis resigning. Miller, recommended by Senator Beveridge, takes office March 15 with a four year term and $5,000 annual salary. Kealing retires then amid dispute over prosecuting the Indianapolis News in a Roosevelt suit. It is unsure if Miller will live in Goshen or relocate to Indianapolis for most duties.
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Washington,d. C
Taft
Charles W. Miller
Goshen
Joseph B. Kealing
Indianapolis
United States
Ney
Miller
Senator Beveridge
Kealing
Indianapolis News
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Wins in District Court
Judge Anderson cleared Standard Oil of charges by quashing the $25,000,000 fine once imposed by Judge Landis. Remaining indictments against the corporation are to be dropped, ending the long running prosecution in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Anderson
Standard Oil Company
Landis
Court notices and incorporations in Goshen region
In Goshen court actions, George W Wehmer v city of Goshen vacated First Street from Lincoln Avenue to Elkhart River in favor of plaintiff. Florence E Hoover v William Hoover separate maintenance dismissed. Whitmer Jackson Sash and Door Co files incorporation papers in Cleveland Ohio. Various estate actions filed including sales and final reports. Marriage licenses issued Clifford Clay and Vida Bernice Jones.
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George W. Wehmeyer
City of
Goshen
First Street
Lincoln Avenue
Elkhart River
Florence Elizabeth Hoover
William Hoover
Whitmer-Jackson Sash & Door Company
Cleveland, C
County Recorder
Juniors Plan Carnival to Benefit Senior Banquet
The High School Juniors announce a carnival in McNaughton Hall on April 2 with activities on the second floor and dancing on the third floor to raise funds for a senior banquet. Goshen postal clerks attend a social at Mr and Mrs A A Rathbun's home 1008 South Main Street Monday evening. Miriam Pickering entertained about 50 junior members at her South of New Paris home last Wednesday with popcorn maple taffy, flowers and bleu and gold colors.
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McNaughton Hall
Goshen
A. A. Rathbun
South Main Street
Miriam Pickering
New Paris
Death of John Bowles in Jefferson Oklahoma
J B Galdshall reported the death of John Bowles aged about 40 in Jefferson Oklahoma. He died yesterday and is survived by his wife Minnie Berry Bowles and two children. Mrs Bowles, a former local resident, worked in the post office, ran a dressmaking shop, and later took a 160 acre land claim after Oklahoma opened up.
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Oklahoma
J.B. Galdshall
John Bowles
Jefferson
Okla
Business Block Sold by Local Resident John Balyeat
John Balyeat sold the David Blough Building in Middlebury to John Roth who lives just south of Middlebury, transferring ownership of the business block in the local city.
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John
Balyeat
David -Blough
Middlestore
John’ Roth
Middlebury
Donald Robertson Company to Appear for Goshen Park Benefit
Rogers Band Park Association brings the Donald Robertson Company to Goshen on March 20 for a benefit entertainment to fund park improvements. The Chicago Art Institute connected troupe will perform a French comedy A Curious Mishap after a 12-piece orchestra concert, with proceeds aiding boat seats pavilion and lighting projects. Tickets range 50 cents to $1.50, aiming to raise about $500 more.
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Rogers’ Band Park Association
Goshen
Park Fund
Donald Robertson
the Jefferson
Band Boys
Art Institute of Chicago
Institute
Chicago
Taetpa
Michigan City
South Bend
No Emotionalists Rule At Elkhart Wet Campaign
In an Elkhart Liber ty League executive session yesterday, leaders said no emotional speakers would be invited to the Elkhart County local option drive for the wets. The March 25 election is set, with both sides organized and a county poll underway. A cited Chicago speaker proposal for the wets was deemed incorrect.
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Elkhart
Liberty League
Elkhart County
An. Wikhart
Clarence S. Davyon
Chicago
Dr Good Quits Politics and Moves to Huntington
H G Good, former Republican candidate for Congress in the Eleventh district, bought a residence in Huntington and will move April 1. He will abandon politics to devote himself to medicine, having long pursued office and now settling permanently in the county seat.
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Dr. Good
South Bend Chamber Sparks Growth Toward 100,000 Population
The new South Bend Chamber of Commerce, under three months old, reports strong progress and high expectations. If momentum continues, South Bend could reach a city population of 100,000 in a few years.
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South Bend
Chamber of Commerce
Trolley league plans regional circuit across multiple cities
South Bend out, Fred W. Dresch, president of the Northern Indiana Trolley League, announces a regional circuit that would include Elkhart, La Porte, Hammond, Goshen, Valparaiso, Michigan City, and Gary.
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Fred W. Dresch
Northern Indiana Trolley League
Elkhart
Laporte
Hammond
Ha:ks Finish Hard 7 In Close World Match
A cryptic fragment notes progress in a competition titled Ha:ks with a hard seven finish. The readable bits imply a tense close and focus on skills or strategy in a world context.
Governor Signs Thornton Bill Abolishing City Offices
Governor Marshall signs the Thornton cities and towns bill and related measures. The act abolishes city treasurer and public works boards in certain class cities, shifts duties to mayor and city officials, and delays effect until after elections. It also changes tax levies and impacts many cities including Michigan City and Lafayette.
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Indianapolis
Marshall
General Assembly
Thornton
Smith
Conference Committee
Michigan City
Hanmond
Logansport
Elkhart
Vincennes
Marion
Richmond
Lafayette
Kokomo
United States
Columbus
Madison
Crawfordsville
Huntington
Laporte
Frankfort
Gary
Mishawaka
Whiting
Goshen
Peru
Rochester
Wabash
Chicago
Common Council
Board of Public Works
Petition in Circulation on Tea and Coffee Free List
Harry C. Dangler circulates a petition urging Congressman Barnhart and Senator Beveridge to oppose tariff plans that would impose a four to six cent duty per pound on tea and coffee. Local dealers cite high living costs and warn pricier essentials. The petition is being signed widely by citizens across political lines.
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Harry C. Dangler
Barnhart
Beveridge
Elkhart Car Hits Horse Drawn Rig. Shafts Broken
A horse and buggy owned by Elkhart Packing Co and driven by Aw IV O Smith was struck by a street car in Elkhart. The horse was dragged a car length and both shafts of the rig were broken.
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Elkhart Packing Co
Aw. IV
O'Smith
Elkhart
Auditing the Accounts Knighted Bees in La Porte
A fragmentary report notes Sheriff Antiss of Laporte in Goshen auditing accounts of the Knights of the Macabee. The text is garbled but indicates an official audit or financial review involving local Knights and county authority.
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Sherifg. Antiss of
Laporte
Goshen
Seek Homes for Children by Catholic Society Agent in Goshen
Daniel J White, traveling representative of the Catholic Home Bureau for Dependent Children of New York City, seeks homes for healthy orphans aged two to eight. He is in Goshen, staying at the Battle Hotel, available by phone or letter to arrange adoptions or home visits.
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Goshen
Daniel J. White
Catholic Home Bureau
New York City
Society of
SH Vincent de Paul
the Democrat
White
Hattle Hotel
Mechanic's lien suit over Winona Lake power house
Kosciusko County Bank sues Wino na Interurban Railway Company in Kosciusko circuit court to foreclose a mechanic's lien held by A E Baird of Warsaw for 27500 in extras on the Winona Lake power house project. The bank backed the contractor and financed the work. The suit opened Monday and will occupy the court through the week.
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Kosciusko County Bank
Winona
Baird
Supreme Court limits city delivery by express firms
The court ruled express companies need not deliver within cities over 2,500 if beyond bounds they use parcel services with extra charges. The Marion case State v Adams Express was an appeal from a decision on alleged non delivery under the law. Avilla reports a robbery at the B and O freight depot with theft of freight items including oil cloth for E E Strieby Syracuse a rocking chair en route to Sheboygan and a box of acid.
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Supreme Court
Marion Superior Court
Adams Express Company
AllisonGang Member Arrested Amid Elkhart Mention
Allison gang member arrest described in Elkhart with charges of intoxication. Thomas Rogers, linked to past gang notoriety, recalls old escapades and the police fixtures that greeted him when he arrived. He now travels countrywide repairing umbrellas, and Rea notes lingering memories of those days.
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Allison
Thomas Rogers
Allison Gang
Elkhart
Rogers
Rea
Fire destroys farm residence near Bristol
The farm residence of C. A. Reed, located about a mile east of Bristol, burned Monday afternoon. The woodshed in the rear was the origin. Damage is estimated at 2600 dollars with 1200 dollars covered by insurance.
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C. A. Reed
Bristol
Mishawaka Sale Notice At Lion Store
Fragmentary public notice from Mishawaka indicates a closing out sale at the Lion Store with items priced at 56 cents and a dollar, reflecting a discount sale event. The readable text shows a sale in progress and a focus on liquidation pricing.
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Mishawaka
Lion
Heir to the Hoorah revived in Go shen playgoers miss hit
Paul Armstrong's four act comedy The Heir to the Hoorah played at the Jefferson last night to small crowds. Though famous in New York and Chicago and long running elsewhere, locals found the piece new and overlooked its clever plot and sparkling dialogue. Production matched Kirke LaShelle's original staging.
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Paul Armstrong
New York
Chicago
Salomy Jané
Goshen
the Jefferson
Kirke LaShelle
Revocation Reversed in Hoover Licensing Appeal
State Superintendent sustains appeal of Amos J Hoover license revocation from county to state level. A. E. Weaver notified that the appeal is sustained. Cotton finds Weaver blameless, noting he likely had sufficient evidence to justify his action.
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A. J. Hoover
A. E. Weaver
A. Cotton
Amos J. Hoover
Stalte
Cotton
May Never Be Tried Again in Dowagiac Case
Max Minney the alleged Dowagiac tongue slasher may never be tried again as it is considered that the people's case has been dashed by a supreme court ruling. The high court states it is incompetent to show the detective induced the respondent to undertake another similar crime and that he refused to do so. The proposition that a detective may deliberately induce a suspect to show another crime finds no support in common sense or authority.
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Max Minney
Supreme Court
Jerome Copper Belt circulation and wallpaper sale notice
E E Tiedemann reports his son Wilbur N Tiedemann in Jerome Ariz sent a copy of the Jerome Copper Belt praising its frontier town views. A sale offers 1500 dollars worth of wallpaper at cost, available by roll or full stock to dealers, corner of Seventh and Monroe streets, George De Frees urges quick purchase.
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Arizona
E. E. Tiedemann
Wilbur N. Tiedemann
Jerome
Ariz
George DeFrees
Seventh
Monroe Strets
Lion Store and Hawks Hardware ad blaze of discounts
A fragmented advertisement touts ladies coats at half price and gas saver offers from Garland stores tied to Hawks Hardware Co. The readable bits suggest a local sale alert with bargain emphasis on clothing and energy savings.
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Great Big Gas Savers
Garland
Hawks Hardware Co
Lion Store Goes Out of Business Big Sale Now On
Lion Store announces a going out of business sale with significant discounts across all departments. Customers are urged to hurry as stock is limited and bargains evolve daily.
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Lion Store
Twenty five years ago notes from Elkhart County
A genealogic column notes local deaths births and visits. Henry J Yoder’s wife of Forest Grove died and was buried, a daughter was born to Charlie Brooks’ wife, Charlie Dutch planned to move to Harlan Iowa, and Thomas Chamberlain was home for a Sunday. Local residents Elkhart Kosciusko and Goshen townships are mentioned with fires, obituaries, and social visits.
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Henry J. Yoder
Forest Grove
Charlie Brooks
Charlie Dutch
Harlan
Thomas Chamberlain
Joseph Girl
Elkhart
Charlie Henkel
Nellie Albright
Lou
Sadie Bradford
E. W. Eldridge
Mishawaka
John G. L. Myers
Goshem
Andrew Myers
Grandpa Brush
Vance
Benton Township
Beebe
Eilkhart
Jacob Glaze
Clay County
Kane
James McCurdy
Schaubel
Jefferson Township
Elizabeth Logan
David Logan
Milford
John Mc
Donald
John Winder
Charles Butler
Lion Store and Salinger Bros Offer Deals on Shoes and Coffee
The Lion Store promotes men’s $5 fine shoes for $1.89 while Salinger Bros advertise Rio Coffee in pound packages as a market favorite. Peirce’s Golden Blend is highlighted as a top pick.
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Lion
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