Voting Machine Proposal Discussed by Elkhart County Officials
Jacom Davis of the Collette Voting Machine Company proposes bringing a testing voting machine to Elkhart County. If approved, a contract would follow to finance and maintain the system at cost savings over current methods. The board and Commissioners consider the April session to decide on adoption and funding.
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Jacom Davis
Colette Voting Machine Company
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Hik
Drives
Fis
Columbia
Cain
Ekhart
Penfield in Race to Fill Gilbert Congressional Vacancy
Fort Wayne March 7 Walter S. Penfield will seek the Republican nomination to fill the Twelfth Indiana district seat vacated by Newton W. Gilbert. Penfield, son of Judge William L. Penfield ex solicitor of the state department, is regarded as a bright young Republican and has the support of several prominent Indiana delegation members. He left for Washington yesterday to begin the candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cials
Walter S. Penfield
Indiana
Newton W. Gilbert
Penfield
William L. Penfield
State Department
Washington
Campbell Receives Aid Plan Talk From Ex Senator Mir
Hon Marvin Campbell of Becknnell reads a letter from ex Senator Mir Vin Campbell of South Bend accepting an invitation to speak on the hospital proposition. Campbell has long led Epworth Hospital management in South Bend and plans to address the public on the topic at the Jefferson Theatre next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becknnell
Mir
Vin Campbell
South Bend
Campbell
Epworth Hospital
South Bene
Ranchiy
Pip Wits
Tle
Won Second Honor in University Oratory Contest
A student from Mocnigan University tied for second in the final oratorical contest. The event showcased strong talent and notable performances from several participants, highlighting the university’s oratory strength and the finalists’ efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mocnigan University
Tapan
Mir
Resignation and church turmoil at Heath porch notice
The article details Rey OT Weishotten resigning from his pastoral role at the Jaatue van cehureh at Heath. It mentions threats and health issues linked to the resignation and describes family and community reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
EE Weishotten
Barthota
Local farm disputes and ownership noted in militia records
Fragmentary OCR hints at a farm ownership dispute involving Miller and James Lanne in a small township. It mentions a winter period, Miami contacts, and an item described as a saucer, plus references to a Dr and a Mister Pett, with a son noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neon Miller
James Lanne
Harry
Peaneher
Mr. Miller
Dedols Citas
Miami
Pereboase
Dave
Hand Injury at Calfe Plant Involving Ralph Cripe
Ralph Cripe son of Frank Cripe of North Fifth street suffered a severe mangling of his right hand this morning at the Goshen Churn and Ladder Calfe plant and will be disabled for a period. Philip Mahn recovering from a fishhook embedded in the West is progressing well and acting along.
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Ralph Cripe
Frank Cripe
North Fifth Street
Goshen Churn & Ladder
Philip Mahn
Saint Patrick’s Day Observed in Goshen
On St Patrick's Day many locals wear green though the day is not a major holiday in Goshen. The celebration honors Ireland and its heritage with a spirit of reverence for the patron saint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patricks Day
Erin's Isle
Goshen
Hager and Nave Buy Dugdale Property at Ninth and Washington
John E. Hager and Harry Myers Nave purchased the Dugdale property on Ninth and Washington streets and plan improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Hager
Harry Myers Nave
Dugdale
Ninth and
Washington Streets
Elkhart Couple Married Here
Edward R. Joseph and Miss Lalah Markley both of Elkhart wed Thursday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage in a ceremony performed by Rev. Fradenburg.
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Edward R. Joseph
Lalah Markley
Elkhart
The
Baptist Parsonage
Fradenburg
Ghost Story From Mishawaka Stirs Fort Wayne Papers
A Mishawaka correspondent reportedly sent a sensational ghost tale about Rev. A B Gecehtering to Chicago and Mishawaka Mills, claiming the late priest’s spirit appeared to a troubled girl at St. Vinants asylum, with notes and details suggesting estate songs and family reactions. The chain of publication and verification is unclear, with other editors reportedly handling the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vinats Corpian
Sisters of the Institution
Epest
Notable funeral service for Mrs GG Weaver announced
The services for Mrs GG Weaver will be held Monday afternoon at a Qeloeio out the home of Mr and Mrs Mihenes Eo Tredemann, S01 South Fifth Speed Phe. The rites will be conducted by the Hogshead of the Paper Plinth Lutheran church and attendees may wish to attend at the Oak Ride cetters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RO Weaver
Sane
Mihenes
Tredemann
South Fifth
Fragmentary note on Mrs Daraus Sewell’s survival
Incomplete text suggests Mrs Daraus Sewell of Waonesi washed up at Pot for her present survival. She appears to have recovered enough to be unable to confirm death or cause, with unclear references to others and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daraus Sewell
Plan to oust Rev W oD Barr at Kokemo
Local report notes a plan to remove the Reverend W oD Barr, longtime pastor in Eikart, amid tensions over church leadership and the associated hospital aid initiative. Details remain unclear, with community members voicing concern over the move and its implications for the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokemo
Barr
Fornert
Tan Mo
Eikart
Mo Eo
Weekly meetings set at South Fifth Street school
A fragment notes weekly Thursday afternoon gatherings at the South Fifth Street school in Room unknown, near Fifth Street. Details are unclear but indicate regular ongoing sessions with a local group or club.
Interurban Service From Fort Wayne to Indianapolis Begins
An official announcement states the Wabash Valley Traction Company will start the Fort Wayne to Indianapolis through interurban service this Sunday April 1 after ongoing discussions since last fall. The line, running via the valley route, marks a major regional transportation expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabasa Valley Traction
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Drunken Local Woman Offloads from Clinton Street
An Elkhart woman who was intoxicated on East Clinton street caused a disturbance last night. Police finally escorted her to her mother’s home in Goshen.
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Elkhart
East Clinton Street
Goshen
Decorated in Green at McMahon Ulery Roller Rink
Decorated in green for St Patrick's Day the McMahon and Ulery roller rink hosted an elaborate display this afternoon. A large crowd was to enter the rink tonight for celebrations.
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McMahon & Ulery
St. Patrick's Das
Tale
Jockey Bert Knapp Returns From Russia With Big Profit
Bert Knapp once known as Knappenberger, a Ligonier jockey and Elkhart saloon keeper, returned from Russia with ten thousand dollars in turf profits but is said to be broke now in Los Angeles California.
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Bert Knapp
Knappenberger
Ligonier
Elkhart
Russia
Los Angeles
Cal
Plymouth Independent Disputes Spark Personal Fights
The Plymouth Independent notes an uptick in personal clashes around town, highlighting local tensions and ongoing conflicts among residents. The piece emphasizes community strain and calls for calm and dialogue amid disputes.
Fire destroys White Pigeon shops in mass blaze
A drunk carpenter allegedly dropped a lighted match in his shop starting a fast spreading fire in White Pigeon Michigan. The blaze destroyed or damaged seventeen buildings with losses estimated between 50 000 and 70 000. Elkhart Fire Department rushed to the scene and one firefighter remains hospitalized. Local businesses including Wickett s furniture store Jacob Sieve s saloon and several shops were reported destroyed or heavily damaged.
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White Pigeon
Mich
Sester
Zathon Tnc
al Wickett
Co Opie
Excelsior
Elkhart Fire
Elkhart
Todas Feoo
al J. Jiacobs
Yost
Geoster F Mason's Drug
Poses SC Carrs Barr
Pgartiers Milliners
Bo Gt Harms Dps Cnods
Goshen College to Establish Thoroughly Trained School of Music
The Greater Goshen college plans a major expansion to create a premier conservatory of music with a full-time faculty. IoD Brunk of Chicago will direct the new School of Music starting September, bringing extensive training and prior work at notable institutions. A new dormitory space will house the program, and additional pianos and instruments are planned as patronage grows.
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Goshen College
Iod
Brunk
Chicago
Prof
Wno Music
Shenandoah Institute For Ponutidos Pure
Hagerstown
Mid
Otras New England Conservatory
Beeston
Purtie
Virgil Clavier
Boston
Cincinnati
The
College of Music
J. A Gantgort
Sig. Marmot
Walton Perkins
Evento Post
Adolph Weidig
Tfeacaier
Wear Central Academy For
Mursie Departai Pridewarte
Cothene
Gouste
Foo Peaume
Bringewar
Oretugn
Ao Zero
Goshen
Bronk
Dan Seibh
School of
Filtima Up Studios
Saurt Prachiesus
Orman
College
E¢Llivens
Joe Hetp
Miusie
Jacobs
Preservation effort stalls over appropriation plan
A Northern Indiana historical society committee met Thursday to discuss preserving the old United States Constitution but adopted no firm action on a bill or permission. The meeting, chaired by Dudee Po I Hloward, yielded no concrete steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
Attcees Bf
Tp Se
Huntington Soldier Rosebrough Believed In Philippines
Washington dispatches report Rosebrough believed killed in the Philippines. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A Rosebrough of Huntington and served in the hospital corps after enlisting in Indianapolis. His brother Frank Roschroush served in the Spanish American War.
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Rosebrough
Washington Dispatches
Halo
Philippines
A. Rosebrough
Huntington
Eelippines
Ndiagnapolis
Aprice
Philippans S
Washington
Frank Roschroush
Tomlin Contests Nomination for Public Instruction Post
Jonn Tomlin of Shelbyville Tab seeks the nomination for public instruction in Elke art county. He faces incumbent FLA Catton and several others. Tomlin predicts the state convention will pit fights over the auditor treasurer clerk of the supreme court and the office he seeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn Tomlin
Shelbyville
Tab
Elkeart County
Fla. Catton
Tomlin
Supreme Court
New Franklin Clearfield Link Aims Reduced Rail Distance
New York Central lines plan a biomite production between New York and Chicago via the Franklin Clearfield link. The route would cover about 29 miles more or less ten miles longer than the Pennsylvania line, but offer a lower grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
New York Central Lines
Pennsylvania
Beardsley Family Pallbearers in Elkhart After Loss
Sons of S. L. Beardsley of Elkhart act as pallbearers including A. H. Beardsley Elkhart B. T. Beardsley South Bend A. L. Beardsley Chicago John L. Beardsley Pittsburg Charles L. Beardsley Cleveland Havilah Beardsley Joplin Mo and David Beardsley Elkhart. Monday evening two dozen Bicycle Ball Bearing Wringers priced at 2.50 and 3.50 for bench wringers offered by Hawks Hardware Co.
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S. L. Beardsley
Elkhart
Actes
Nis
A. H. Beardsley
B. T. Beardsley
South Bend
A. L. Beardsley
Chicago
John L. Beardsley
Pittsburg
Charles L. Beardsley
Cleveland
Havilah Beardsley
Joplin
David Beardsley
Hawks Hardware Co
Boston man to give Macbeth recital at public library
John F. Howard of Boston will present a Shakespeare recital of Macbeth at the public library auditorium on Thursday March 29 at 8 p.m. The event invites local readers to hear a solo dramatic reading in a public venue.
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John F. Howard
Boston
Mass
Shakespeare
Macbeth
Public Library
New Interurban Cars Ready for Service in Osceola Barn
The Northern Indiana Railway has received three of its new interurban cars measuring 523 feet in length. The cars, currently stored in the Osceola barn, are expected to enter service on the South Bend and Michigan road rather than on the dining line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Osceola
South Bend
Michigan Road
Minnich Settles Leg Case for Fifty Dollars
The damage suit of John M Minnich against Louis Ginsburg of Elkhart over a broken sign at the rear of the Ginsburg saloon was settled out of court for 50 dollars plus about 15 dollars in court costs.
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Mr. Minnich
John M Minnich
Louis Ginsburg
Elkhart
Ginsburg
Doctor Bolan’s 1522 violin once owned by Ole Bull
Dr. M. J. Bolan now of Peru owns a violin made in 1522 that formerly belonged to Ole Bull. The instrument has stayed in the Bolan family for over a century and a half, and the doctor prizes it highly. He has refused a $500 offer for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Bolan
Peru
Ole Bull
Bolan
Funeral for Comrade William Twiford Called by Howell Post
Howell Post No 90 G A R and Sons of Veterans summon members to Howell Post hall Sunday at 1 30 p m to attend the funeral of Comrade William Twiford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Post No. 90
The
Sons of Veterans
Howell, Post Hall
William Twiford
Abandoned St Patrick Day Festivities in Elkhart
Festivities planned for St Patrick day in Elkhart were abandoned at the Catholic church due to the funeral of Mrs Eva Sass.
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Elkhart
Eva Sass
Lady Maccabee Sewing Society Meets Next Tuesday
The Lady Maccabee Sewing Society will meet next Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. P. R. Caton’s home 611 East Madison Street from 2 to 6. All are cordially invited.
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Lady Maccabee Sewing Society
P. R. Caton
East
Madison Street
Missing brakeman found after fall from Big Four train
A north bound Big Four passenger train nearly collided with two freight engines at Warsaw. A brakeman, missing since Milford, was found at Leeshure after being thrown from the train while it sped past the yards. No injuries reported to other crew.
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Warsaw
Onis
Milford
Wabash
Warsawia
Leeshure
Manford
Goshen
Northern Indiana Deaths Report Confused Fragments
A garbled obituary notice from Northern Indiana lists several names and places including a Mrs. Martyna A Tie and references to a hospital and a person aged 61. The legible elements suggest a death notice with family connections but the meandering text obscures clear relationships or date details.
Funeral Plans Named for Jacob Martin with Burial Details
The notice outlines funeral arrangements for Jacob Martin, mentioning burial in a specific location, a coffin description, and requests regarding preaching duties. It notes possible involvement of John N. Hartman to share remarks and discusses contingencies if Mr. Hartman is unavailable.
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Jacob Martin
Seleriel
John On
Hartman
Klartman
Steuben County Lakes Yield Varied Harvests This Year
Farmers report Steuben county lakes produced a typical harvest with Albert Cline near Foxlake selling his usual crop and fetching 11 dollars more than last year. Pleasant Lake failed to yield its normal crop due to spring activity keeping waters unsettled and hindering the clear ice cover.
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Steuben County
Albert Cline
Foxlake
Pleasant Lake
The Sympathy Gag at State House Over Embezzlement Case
Gov Hanly contemplates a parol or public action toward former auditor David E. Sherrick after his Marion county jury convict for embezzlement. The statehouse debate centers on potential clemency or punitive measures as officials weigh political and legal implications.
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State House
Hanly
David EE. Sherrick
State
Marion Criminal Court
Man Injured After Fall From Coal Car
Joseph Bollinger aged 62 a water station employee fell from a coal car around 1 PM while unloading coal and fractured his collar bone near the shoulder. He lives on North Second street.
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Joseph Bollinger
North Second Street
Twiford Funeral Sunday Held at Rum nel Home
The funeral for William Twiford will be at Edward Rum nel’s home at 2:00 Sunday afternoon. The body may be viewed at the house between 10:00 and noon.
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William Twiford
Edward Rumnel
Social nets $44 at First Reformed church parlors
A successful social last night at the First Reformed church parlors raised 44 dollars for the ladies. Monday at 7 PM the Hawks Hardware Co. holds a one hour opening sale offering Majestic wall brushes and Black Purchase and Black Planet brushes at bargain prices.
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First Reformed Church
Hawks Hardware Co
Warsaw Fights Street Paving Dispute With Contractor
Warsaw authorities clash with a local street paving contractor over alleged defects and delays and may pursue legal action. The dispute centers on project scope and payment terms with potential civil action if unresolved.
Elkhart Headquarters Change Warns Guardsmen
A historical notice reports the First Battalion of the Third Regiment Indiana Masonry Guards relocating from South Bend to Elkhart. Capt. Trott leads the Elkhart company as Major Wo presides. rumors say frontier fortifications will be improved while a member transfers to Chicago hospital duties.
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Indiana Masonal Guards
Eixhart
Capr
Elc
Groffoot Bikhhart
George Wo Presernith
Thamarote
Chicago
Companhea
Trot
Elahodt
Eas
Iron
Baratier
Reverend Preston Addresses Wooten Church Platform
The Rev Preston, now pastor of the Wooten church, delivered an address outlining Horese and church work. He urged catechesis and training for teachers and outlined a program for Sunday schools and secular subjects for children. The report notes the community welcomed the new church leader and the emphasis on scripture study for youth.
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OS. Preston
Wooten -E OM
Povigiodis
Dope Perossm Ag
Aternaries
Ates
Moskofoch
Lewis Morrison Ill After Fall in Frankfort Dressing Room
Lewis Morrison of Frankfort Indiana is seriously ill from a fall down a stairway to his dressing room at Champaign Illinois. He was billed to perform but is under medical care after a severe cold and weakened condition. Morrison previously performed at the Irwin.
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Lewis Morrson
Frankfort
Ind
Champaign
Coulter Fors
Morrison
Irwin
Local Names and Ages in Elkhart Area Listings
Solomon J. Stutsman of Elkhart aged 29, Merriet Deal of Elkhart 25, Division Yoder of Wakarusa 25, Frances J. Ferguson of Wakarusa 21, Grover Cleveland Bammet of Nappa-Dues te, Nora B. Richmond of Nappa Tete, Harveys Kindig of Goshen 26, Welthy Evelena Hoke of Goshen 2H, Charley Jong of South Bend 35, Norah Sterling of South Bend 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon J. Stutsman
Elkhart
Merriet Deal
Dividion Yoder
Wakarusa
Frances J. Ferguson
Grover Cleveland Bammet
Nappa- Dues
Nora B. Richmond
Nappa
Harveys Kindig
Goshen
Wealthy Evelena Hoke
Charley Jong
South Bend
Norah Sterling
Local Resident Illnesses Reported In Community
Mrs. George S Cobb is seriously ill and Wood Murray remains in saline condition. George Bartholomew, three miles west of Millersburg, suffers a severe asthma attack. Monte He Wissinger, the mail carrier, is off duty due to an ulcerated tooth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S$. Cobb
Wood Murray
George Bartholomew
Millersburg
MonteHe Wissinger
Lake Shore to Expand Docks at Ashtabula Harbor
Lake Shore By. Company plans dock extensions at Ashtabula harbor pending permission from the secretary of war. The project will cost at least 3 million dollars and widen harbor facilities for shipping and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Lake Shore By. Company
Ashtabula Harbor
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