Goshen Democrats reorganize with twenty precinct committeemen
A large Goshen political gathering reconstituted the city committee for the upcoming municipal campaign. Members from all ten precincts were named and officers to be elected by the committee itself. Mass caucuses are planned for March 31 with five councilmen nominated at one location.
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Council Chamber
Goshen
C. L. Landgreaver
Anthony Deahl
Deshi
J. W. Replogle
Landgreaver
Dr. Miller
John Snobarger
Circuit Court
Deahl
Montrose
Arkansas
Democrats of
Sumped Board Bill Leaves Town Without Paying
George Jackson a New York publishing agent stayed at the Battle Hotel in the city. He bought a Milford bound ticket and left town after refusing to settle his bill. Hostetter, the landlord, alerted authorities but Jackson departed before Marshal Seif arrived.
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George Jackson
Landford Hostetter
P. F. Collier Publishing Company
New York City
Jackson
Hattle Hotel
Hoatetter
Big Four
Milford
Albion
Hostetter
Marshal Seif
Conductors Urged to Enforce Disorder Rules on Night Cars
Interurban conductors find it extremely difficult to keep order on cars late at night. Observers say motorman or conductor should have authority to eject any person causing a disturbance along the line. Many ladies prefer steam cars due to rough talk and actions of men.
Jeeting of the Goshen City Council in New Chamber
The first Goshen city council meeting in the new council chamber is held this evening. Chairs are placed in the lobby for public inspection. The chamber is described as the finest ever used by a Goshen council.
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Goshen Council
Milford Man Seeks Bankruptcy To Dodge Breach Judgment
Neal Pinkerton a Milford farmer filed a bankruptcy petition to escape 827,30489 owed from a Warsaw 1897 breach of promise ruling to Myrtle Daugherty of Chicago. The judgment plus costs totals 8475. The debtor lists assets at 20 dollars as exempt. Judge Baker will decide on discharge. Referee Lambert indicated unfamiliarity with breach of promise in bankruptcy matters.
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Lambert
South Bend
Neal Pinkerton
Milford
Warsaw
Myrtle Daugherty
Chicago
Pinkerton
Baker
Death of Bert S Hebert at 313 North Third Street
Bert S Hebert aged 31 unmarried and son of Mr and Mrs John D Hebert died suddenly yesterday morning at his parents home after a short illness la grippe was the stated cause Hebert born in Goshen March 11 1869 attended Goshen high school and was employed in his father's coal office He leaves his parents two brothers Mercer Hebert of Toledo and Clarence Hebert of Connorsville Ind Funeral services at 2 pm Wednesday at the First Presbyterian church conducted by Rev H L Vannuys
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Bert S. Hebert
John D Hebert
North Third Street
Lagrippe
Mr. Hebert
Ash
Goshen
Hebert
Co. C
A. S
Tamps
Florida
Mercer Hebert
Toledo
Clarence Hebert
Connorsville
Ind
H. L. Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
Smoke fills Hawks drug store as stove pipe vents fire risk
Sunday around 3 am Merchant Policeman Jerry Trump found smoke in Hawks drug store. Charles L Starr opened windows to clear the room after the fire scare, the interior redecorated recently and the damage is minor. The rest of the excerpt notes a Democratic committee meeting, night officers warning youths at a church steps disturbance, and mentions Abner J. country residence.
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Jerry Trump
D. BR. Hawks’ Drug Store
Charles L. Starr
Starr
Trial Motions Filed After Caiger Verdict
Jacob Caiger's lawyers failed to discharge him and moved for a new trial claiming a defective verdict and incorrect jury instructions. Judge Wilson overruled the discharge motion and the new trial bid was set for further arguments later in the week as other cases proceeded and observers awaited jury actions.
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H. C. Dodge
O. M. Conley
Jacob Caiger
Wilson
Rdea
D. K. Boyer
W. J. Davis
Finch
Dr. Ratner
Sheriff Elliott
Death of Jessie Elizabeth Putt Former Goshen Lady
Jessie Elizabeth Putt aged 26 died March 14 in Coldwater Michigan at the home of her sister Mrs Oscar Doty after a week long illness from pleuro pneumonia. On Feb 28 heavy snow fevered her through the cold. She lived over three years at the Penrod home and will be missed by many friends. Daughter of Levi and Mrs Putt of Hudson Indiana her remains were taken to their home.
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Jessie Elizabeth Putt
Oscar Doty
Coldwater
Mich
J. N. Penrod
Levi Putt
Hudson, Ind
Shot in the Leg on Allen Cook Farm Accident
William Wagner of the Allen Cook farm northwest of the city was accidentally shot in the left leg when a target rifle discharged during suspects about a chicken thief. He received medical care from Dr. Ash who extracted the ball. the injury is not serious and he went to town for treatment.
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William Wagner
Allen Cook
Wagner
Drs. Ash
Braden
Elkhart
Major Braden
Lindsay
Can
Graham
Coburg
A. R B. Spoffard
Miss Nellie Denning Takes Trimmer Post in Toledo
Miss Nellie Denning, formerly with Grubb & Snyder Millinery, accepts a premier trimmer job at Milner establishment located at the corner of Suromit and Jefferson streets in Toledo. She was in Toledo representing Grubb & Snyder when offered the Milner post.
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Nellie Denning
Grubb & Snyder Millineryatore
Milner Establishment
Suromit and
Jefferson Streets
Toledo
Miss Denning
Grubb & Snyder
Swartz Plans Head Light Mail Order Monthly
E. W. Swartz has arranged publication of Head light a mail order monthly for mail order dealers. Five thousand copies will be mailed on April 18.
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E. W. Swartz
Reverend Preston Ill Halts Evening Service
Reverend Preston of the First M E Church became suddenly ill and could not preach. The congregation was dismissed at 7 20 PM.
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Preston
Asher
M. E
Indiana giant Captain Fitzgerald in Philippine battle report
Yesterday's Inter Ocean provides a three column account of a Philippine battle mentioning Captain Fitzgerald of the 30th Regiment as the Indiana giant. A return bowling match between the Ligoner and Goshen teams is likely this week with a decision pending by Manager Wurater.
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Fitzgerald
Chicago Inter Ocean
Capt. Fitzgerald
30Th Regiment
Ligonier
Goshen
Wurater
Sale of warm Property Involving Roose and Lint
Through the agency of Roose and Lint, Pickrell today purchased the property in question.
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Roose & Lint
Pickrell
Wreck at Englewood injures none of crew or passengers
Westbound Lake Shore No. 35 derailed after colliding with coal cars at Forty-Fifth street Englewood. Engineer Charles Mee and Fireman Jack Aldrich of Elkhart escaped unharmed. hours later reports claimed their deaths but were unfounded. Train cleared for Chicago after long delay.
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Lake Shore
Forty-Fifth Street
Englewood
Elkhart
Erie
Charles Mee
Jack Aldrich
Mee
Aldrich
Chicago
St Patrick Euchre Parties and Social Gatherings Convene
Social calendar records multiple euchre parties and socials in Goshen area. Mrs Fannie Dewbufcky hosted about 30 on South Sixth Street with twelve progressive pedro games and prizes for Abram Peck Louie Simon Jacob Dembafcky Mrs Feannie Silverman Mr Max Meyer and Mrs Samuel Lewis. E M Albright Estella Albright hosted a St Patrick event at 311 South Sixth Street with ten games, green white decor and prizes for Mrs Louis B Noble Mrs Frank Hascall and Mrs Ida Hower plus luncheon at 4 30. Winona Reading Circle hosted 40 at Mrs Henry Stamets on South Sixth Street with various games. Mrs J B Drake plans a dime reception 2 to 5 at South Fifth Street for First Presbyterian church. A theatre party of 12 will see The Liars and Elkhart young couples attend Criterion club dance at McNaughton hall. Elkhart Congress No 1 Modern Samaritans of the World to hold Easter Monday ball April 16 1900 at Hoffmans hall with Apollo orchestra.
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St. Patrick's Euchre
Fannie Dewbufcky
South Sixth Street
Pedro
Abram Peck
Louie Simon
Jacob Dembafcky
Feannie Silverman
Max Meyer
Samuel Lewis
E. M. Albright
Estella Albright
St. Patrick's
Ida Hower
Winona Reading Circle
Henry Stamets
Goshen
Elkhart Congress
Modern Samaritans of the World
Hoffman's Hall
Apollo Orchestra
Political quips and reforms ripple through New York and nation
The piece mocks popular vote for Senate, army ranks, New York City reform efforts, and party tactics. It contrasts perceived GOP gold standard talk, Mark Hanna’s stance toward workers, and questions about McKinley versus the sugar trust amid local and national issues.
Farmer Hurt Crossing Train Near Crumstown
Valerity Toskowseki, 45, a farmer living east of Crumstown, was struck by a Three passenger train at a crossing about six o'clock Saturday night. His hay rack was wrecked and his leg broken in two places. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital in South Bend for treatment.
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Valerity Toskowseki
Crumstown
St. Joe County
Toskowseki
South Bend
Cramatown Road
Toskowski
Three I
St. Joseph's Hospital
Eberteling
Fragment on the Sufferings of a Fast Young Man
Reverend Pearce warns fast young men of moral, mental, and physical costs. He urges obedience to conscience and home teachings, contrasts early conscience with later ruin, and cites hospital disease as a stark reminder of self-inflicted suffering. He calls for virtue and sobriety to avoid a fate read in the future.
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Mr. Pearce
Opening of Wawasee Inn by Chicago pair
Mr and Mrs C G Wiggins from Chicago arrive to open the Wawasee Inn at Lake Wawasee preparations include new barns and sheds with opening planned May 1st. Fifteen expert waiters from Chicago engaged. Summer of 1900 expected to surpass all prior seasons with visitors from Indianapolis Fort Wayne South Bend Elkhart Goshen and Chicagoana. Vaudeville theater proposed but uncertain due to high costs of top entertainment.
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C.G. Wiggins
Chicago
Wawasee
Lake Wawasee
Wiggins
Brough
Indianapolis
Accidental Horse Crushes Farmer Near Eton Green
James Guy, a farmer two miles west of Eton Green, was crushed when a horse attempting to stand after breaking a leg toppled onto him. The injury to his ribs and breastbone is severe, and recovery is unlikely. A separate dispatch notes J W Van Cleave of Detroit announcing a new electric railroad from South Bend to Benton Harbor via Niles, with construction planned for spring. A large red and white umbrella blew across the street near A Cohen's store this morning. Rev. J. is scheduled for tomorrow at 7:30.
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James Guy
Eton Green
Mr. Guy
Niles
Chicago Chronicle
J. W. van Cleave
Detroit
Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Electric Railroad
South Bend
Ind
Benton Harbor
Mich
A. Cohen’s
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