Delegates elected in Elkhart county for state convention
Democrats of Elkhart County met at the Ulery block on North Main Street to elect delegates to the Indiana state convention in Indianapolis March 25 26 and to congressional and superior court judicial conventions. The meeting endorsed Charles G Conn for governor and instructed the delegation to vote for him. Special interurban cars brought delegates from Concord and Elkhart Townships and the session adjourned with strong support for Conn and lively enthusiasm.
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Elkhart County
Ulery
North Main Street
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Concord Township
Anthony Deahl
County Central Committee
Proctor
Deahl
Harry L. Arnold
Elkhare
J. A. Beane
Goshen
Indiana
Charles G. Conn
Watters Sentenced to Jeffersonville Reformatory
William Watters, 18, taken to Jeffersonville reformatory by Court Bailiff Stamp. He faces a 10 to 20 year term for alleged robberies including Meeker Shock Man & Son grocery and the Central Union Telephone Co office. He is described as troubled and related to a brother who stole $400 from Howard H. Hopkins on a Goshen farm.
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William Watters
Meeker Shockman & Son
Central Union Telephone Co
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Watters
Jeffersonville
Howard H. Hopkins
Hopkins
Goshen
Move picture show safety bill eyed by Indiana official
State factory inspector W. E. Blakely says a likely upcoming legislature bill will regulate moving picture shows. He argues Indiana lags behind other states and proposes licensing all operators to protect patron safety.
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W. E. Blakely
Henry Wall Dead of Osolo Township Resident
Mortuary record notes Henry Wall of Osolo township four miles northeast of Elkhart died after a long illness. Born October 19 1853 in New York City, he moved to the area young and lived there since. Survived by his mother 92 years old Mrs Mary Wall Elkhart wife twin sons Roy and Ray brother and two sisters. Funeral set for Monday.
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Waill
Henry Wall
Osolo Township
Elkhart
New York City
Mary Wall
Roy
Ray
Tragedy in Berrien Springs: Murphy Wounds Mother-in-Law
Murray Murphy, a carpenter living in Berrien Springs, shot and perhaps mortally wounded his mother in law Mrs. William Morgan at the Morgan home. The incident followed a long debauch with Murphy in a beastly intoxicated state since March 2.
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Berrien Springs
Murray Murphy
William Morgan
Morgan
Murphy
Lula separation follows disbarment case aftermath
Frank Lula has separated from his wife Stella Lula after a prior disbarment suit related to Darrow Worden Talbot. Catherine Bernard had Lula arrested for looking at her. Marshal Clemens exchanged shots chasing lard thieves Aaron Kerring and Varn Curry. theft occurred at Butcher Stettler. Col C & Conn missed a Democratic gathering in Indianapolis. Carpet ads promote Stiver's line of rugs and view carpets.
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Lulas
Frank Lula
Stella Lula
Darrow-Worden-Talbot
Lula
Catherine Bernard
Aaron Kerring
Syracuse
Varn Curry
Marshal Clemens
Butcher Stettler
Lockwood Loses Out Good Wins Republican Nomination in Eleventh District
In Marion on March 14 special, Charles H. Good of Huntington County won the Republican nomination for Congress from the Eleventh District on the 609th ballot after a 27hour convention. George B. Lockwood led most of the session but failed to secure six votes needed. Joseph Murphy of Wabash withdrew, allowing Good to claim the slate.
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Marion
Charles H. Good
Huntington County
George B. Lockwood
Joseph Murphy
Wabash
Good
Guardian named for Edward Anglemyer after petit larceny conviction
Circuit Court ordered a guardian for Edward Anglemyer who was convicted of petit larceny in Elk hart. The guardian must post a $200 bond. The court also allowed Hawks Coal Company’s $1.50 claim against the Theresa Mishler estate and awarded W. B. Whitehead $177.60 in a suit on account. Marriage licenses issued: Bernhardt Bergenson and Algilda Olson, both of Elkhart.
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Edward Anglemyer
Rosa Fredericks
Circuit Court
Elkhart
Michigan City
Hawks Coal Company
Theresa Mishler
Austin Berkey
W. B. Whitehead
Bernhardt M. Bergenson
Algilda Olson
Miller Wins in Fort Wayne Delegates Tally 19 and 7
In the hardest fought primaries in Fort Wayne history Charles W. Miller of Goshen won 19 delegates for the Republican gubernatorial nomination while James E. Watson of Rushville received seven as Miller’s chief rival.
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Goshen
J. E. Watson
Fort Wayne
Charles W. Miller
James E. Waston
Rushville
Birthday and social notes from Mrs H C Jackson
A neighborhood gathers Thursday for a happy birthday surprise for Mrs H C Jackson of South Eighth street with music conversation and refreshments. Similar social events mark Mrs George Plumbs Wednesday visit and a Luther League meeting at First English Lutheran church with a literary program and business discussions. Engagement announced for Nellie Agnes Tiedemann and Frank Noble.
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H. C. Jackson
South Eighth Street
Luther League of the First English Lutheran Church
Ralph Hildebridge
North Second Street
Nellie Agnes Tiedemann
Henry E. Tiedemann
South Fifth Street
Frank Noble
Flora Noble
North Third Street
Narrow Escape After Interurban Car Wreck Near Clinton Street
An interurban car from Elkhart narrowly escaped a wreck when its rear trucks struck a turn at Clinton Street yesterday afternoon. The vehicle spun partly around, frightening passengers but causing no reported injuries.
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Elkhart
Clinton Street
Miers Named Democratic Keynote Speaker
The Hon. Robert W. Miers of Bloomington Indiana is selected to deliver the keynote at the upcoming state convention. Miers is described as a fine speaker by party officials.
Eccentric John Kulp Placed in Kosciusko Infirmary
John Kulp, an eccentric, is confined in the Kosciusko County Infirmary. He was placed there after he flagged B and other trains and interurban cars at Milford Junction.
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John Kulp
Kosciusko County
Kulp
Milford Junction
First Issue Today Promotes Real Estate Deals
The South Bend Morning News notes the first issue availability and directs readers to the Real Estate Dept. at Elkhart County Trust Co. for city or farm property matters. L. J. Brooks plans remodeling on South Fifth Street. McConahay offered mantel products.
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South Bend Morning News
Elkhart County Trust Co
Real Estate .Department
Westrumite paving petition grows on Fifth Street
Goshen residents visit Chicago and Indiana Harbor to inspect Westrumite street paving. Mayor Kohler and councilmen join inventor L. S. van Westrum on tours, noting smooth, durable, dustless surfaces and easy repairs. A petition for Fifth Street paving gathers 80 percent of property owners. Also notes local political notices and Elkhart County real estate ad.
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L. S. van Westrum
Goshen
Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Evanston
Lincoln Park
Kansas
California
Chicago Athletic Association
van Westrun
Lake Shore
Whiting
Great Northern
Kohler
Witt
Gotham
Menaugh
Rimpler
George P. Rowell
J. G. Knox
Robt
McAuley
F. E. C. Hawks
W. W. Hatch
G. W. Kinnison
J. A. Beane
Fifth Street
F. A. Hascall
Irwin Vaudeville to Close After Tonight's Performance
Scanlon and Warrell of South Bend announce they will close the Irwin vaudeville house after tonight’s show amid uneconomic costs for high class acts. Negotiations continue with potential new lessees including Harry G. Sommers of New York to reopen with vaudeville and stock companies.
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Scanlon & Warrell
South Bend
Irwin Vaudeville Theatre
John H. Ammons
Hugh T. Dubois
Marton
Ind
Messrs
Irwin
Harry G. Sommers
New York
Jefferson
Sommers
Marion
Indiana
Goshen
Church Service Schedule At Goshen Town Churches
The Goshen churches list weekly worship times across denominations. German and English services occur at Trinity Lutheran, First English Lutheran, and German M E, with Sunday schools and evening services noted for each church. Other congregations include Presbyterian, Christian Science, Brethren, Methodist, Reformed, St Mark's M E, and First Baptist with their respective service hours.
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Plae- Trinity Lutheran
Sixth
Puri
Carl F. Betz
Christian Science Church
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Hotel Hascall
Presbyterian Church
E. A. Vannuys
Christian Endeavor
First English Lutheran Church
Guy Boulton
Luther League
Madge Tiedemann
Luther J. Smith
First Brethren Church
G. W. Rench
First Methodist Episcopal
M. J. Magor
Epworth League
German M. E
Fifth and
Parl Streets
St. Mark's M. E
Bradley Diveley
Edworth League
Rev. Butts
First Baptist Church
Neubauer
Excellent Performance Of Little Johnny Jones At New Jefferson
The Cohan musical drama Little Johnny Jones pleased a New Jefferson audience last night with brisk humor and sharp lines. William Keough as the Unknown and Helen Dexter led a stronger, more vigorous cast, though a small crowd blamed rumors for poor attendance. Receipts elsewhere varied from over 1000 dollars in Ann Arbor to under 520 in Elkhart, with Goshen suffering the heaviest losses due to local gossip and negative word of mouth.
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Little Johnny Jones
New Jefferson
George M. Cohan
Jefferson
William Keough
Mr. Keough
Helen Dexter
Ann Arbor
Mich
Johnny Jones
Ft. Wayne
Michigan City
Elkhart
Goshen
Peculiar Reminiscences From Goshen's Early Days
John Ganger recalls Goshen's origins his father arriving in 1821 and helping lay out the town. He aged 71 has never seen a circus or Fourth of July celebration, last attended Decoration Day, or used a ballot box for 47 years. Maple syrup has graced every meal for 48 years.
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John Ganger
Plymouth
Goshen
Mr. Ganger
Raymond Carey Dies in East Liverpool After Short Illness
Raymond Carey former Elkhart Truth reporter died in East Liverpool Ohio on Wednesday evening after a brief illness. He was a son of the late Abram Carey of Volinia Michigan and is survived by his mother and two sisters. His remains were brought to Cass County Michigan yesterday.
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Raymond Carey
Elkhart Truth
East Liverpool
Cass County
Mich
Abram Carey
Volinia
Reception for Thos R Marshall in Fort Wayne draws big crowds
At a large Democratic gathering in Fort Wayne Thos R Marshall of Whitley county received a rousing reception. The Twelfth district backs Marshall and hopes his nomination will bring strong Democratic votes and even pull Republican support. The district plans a large delegation to the state convention in Indianapolis March 25-26.
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Ft. Wayne
Thos. R. Marshall
Whitley County
Marshall
Marshal Stock
Indianapolis
Death of Lawrence Tuttle in Ken dallvide hotel
Lawrence Tuttle, a Noble county school teacher from York township, died suddenly at the Tuttle hotel in Kendalldale after a hemorrhage followed a greeting of friends he admitted from 9 to 10 pm. He had been recovering from pneumonia.
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Lawrence Tuttle
York Township
Noble County
Tuttle
Kendallvide
Funeral of Mrs Richard Hoog enboom in East Goshen
Funeral services for Mrs Richard Hoog enboom will be held Monday at 1 PM at the family residence in East Goshen with interment at Oak Ridge. Violets were sent from Loulalana. Miss Helen Tiedemann received a box of violets from Miss Caroline Sherman who is in St Charles Louisiana yesterday.
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Richard Hoogenboom
East Goshen
Oak Ridge
Violete
Loulalana
Helen Tiedemann
Caroline Sherman
St. Charles, la
Dangler's Tea and Coffee Shop Offers Fresh Roasts
A small catalog entry notes Fresh roast coffees and fine cup teas at Dangler's Tea and Coffee Shop. The brief mentions menu items and the shop name, presenting a simple ad-like notice without extra details.
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Dangler’s
Personal travel and visits across Indiana and nearby states
A string of residents and visitors travel between Milford Mishawaka Garrett Syracuse Elkhart and surrounding areas. Seth Troyer comes from Con tine while Max Dembufsky returns to Chicago. James Mathews and James B Arnold visit Milford on business. A B Troyer moves from near Shipshewana to near Millersburg. Anna Hope visits Garrett. Blanche Becknell returns to Mishawaka after seeing Dr I J Becknell. A D Replogle returns to Elkhart. Orlando Madiem family visits Milford. J H Snyder travels to Syracuse to see Amos King who is ill. William Dulabahn of Wadsworth leaves for Plainview Texas. Lydia Fuller heads to Quincy Michigan for family illness in Philan Walbridge’s family.
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Seth Troyer
Contine
Max Dembufsky
Chicago
Fred Schultz
James Mathews
Milford
James B. Arnold
A. B. Troyer
Shipshewana
Millersburg
Anna Hope
Garrett
J. C. Landis
Blanche Becknell
Mishawaka
I. J. Becknell
A. D. Replogle
Fred Fager
Elkhart
Orlando Madiem
Mary
Will Madiem
J. H. Snyder
Syracuse
Amos King
Mr. King
William Dulabahn
Wadsworth
Plainview
Texas
Lydia Fuller
Quincy
Mich
Philan
Maude Booth Stricken After Telegraphed Death News
Maude Ballington Booth alive but ill after heart failure strike in Des Moines. The Phison Angel collapse interrupts her Citizens Lecture appearance as March dates loom. Manager silent about remaining engagements while the Goshenn course plans. Roberson set for next week after March magic act cancellation.
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Maude Ballington Booth
Des Moines
Edwin McAlpin
New York
Booth
Marc
Philadelphia
Roberson
Anti-Saloon Meeting Planned in Goshen April 26
Arrangements for a large anti-saloon meeting in Goshen on Sunday April 26 feature speakers from across the state. Uncertain venue but church unity is likely. Also notes mining and ore milling ventures in Goldfield and Elkhart County with stock sales timelines and a St. Patrick’s Supper menu at Loyal American hall March 17.
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Goshen
Goldfield Oriole Mining Co
James Turnock
E. H. Mather
Elkhart County
F. D. Mather
Mer
Tiedemann
Ind
St. Patrick's
St. John's Church
Jenner's Drug Store
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Elkhart Township
Del
J. W. Replogle
John Suobarger
A. S. Menaugh
J. A. Arthur
L. B. Noble
W. H. Miller
Frank Evans
George Krutz
J. C. Beck
V. Knapp
B. F. Deahl
A. R. Bemenderter
Wesley Reams
Frank Umbenhour
L. B. Whippy
Isaac Carpenter
Wilson Winters
Milo Plough
George E. Bowser
J. O. Smith
George A. Beck
Frank Nes Co
B. Stiver
George Ohlford
James Coulter
C. B. Thomas
Geo. Swank
Earl Smith
Concord
George A. Briggs
E. L. Arnold
R. E. Proctor
P. T. Longacher
C. C. Bower
Max Kempner
G. B. Hoppingarner
Alter
William Seidel
W. F. Stanton
Frank Helpin
C. W. Hocker
C. J. Sorrentino
Emery Labelle
Ellis Chester
Congressional
James Seicester
A. R. Gilder
Wm. Seidel
Chas. Dolan
Aaron Work
J. C. Mast
John Slear
P. K. Clark
Cc. C. Raymer
Arthur Helpin
J. P. Sanders
John Lehman
B. A. Carpenter
Robert Cook
Judicial
C. C. Raymer
R. EB. Proctor
H. L. Arnold
J. L. Harmann
W. “Oreln
Fare
Washington and
York State
Geo. Milburn
Q. D. Winegar
H. B. App
John Matthias
H. W. Kantz
Sol Sherwin
Harrison and
Bango
J. A. Lower
J. D. Neterer
J. C. Shank
D. N. Stutsman
Pharis Wallace
Ohn Watterman
Jackson and
Benton
W. C. Marnes
Elsen
Wm. Culp
Wm. A. Cart
Henry Butt
Chas. Stiver
Clinton
Anan Ulery
S. A. Hoover
M. W. Cripe
Wm. Wortinger
C. Bartholomew
CD. A. Wortinger
Jefferson and
Middlebury
W. W. Showalter
H. H. Beers
Cong
Ed. Griner
G. W. Bemenderfer
Jacob Cassler
Buckner Freeland
Union
Statte
John Brown
Charles Mutsch
John Rohrer
Wm. Conrad
David Conrad
Jas. Brown
Locke and Olive
Ananias Ipe
John Hartman
Levi Pippinger
J. Hughes
Cleveland and
Osolo
J. H. Williams
Chas, Hackman
C. E. Nolan
T. F. Kuhn
Eli Coleman
Mortuary Record
Col. C. & Conn
Stiv
Or's
Stiver's
Lockwood
Charles L. Good
Miller
Society News
L. J. Brooks
Westrumite
John B. McGuffin
Marion County
Syracuse Register
Andy Edmunds
John T. Ott
Dr. Hoy
Edmunds
Svingall
Sixth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Purl Street
Chr
Alley
Henry Snobarger
Clark Druckamiller
Snapp
Bincoln
Nye County Ore Reduction Co
Red Mountain District
Goldfield
Navy
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