Bicycle Fatality Trial Opens In Mishawaka Case For 10000 Damages
The probate court case of Hattie Adameyzk as admx of Mikeden Adameyzk seeks 10000 against John C. Wilk low after a October 17, 1904 bicycle collision in Mishawaka. Witnesses from Mishawaka, Deah and Deahl plus Charles A. Davey of South Bend appear. defense firm includes Miller Drake Hubbell and Anderson Du Shaw Crabil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Adameyzk
Admx
Mikeden Adameyzk
John C. Wilklow
St. Joseph County
Adameyzk
Mishawaka
Mishawaks
Wilksow
Wiltkhlew
Eury
Deah, & Deahl
Charles A. Davey
South Bend
Miller
Drake & Hubbell
Anderson
du Shaw & Crabil
Sudden death of Mrs. John Hay near Kendallville
Mrs. John Hay aged 72 died of heart failure at her home three miles west of the city shortly after eight. She leaves husband and five children Abram Hay Michae) Amasa Hay Mrs Ida Strickler and others. Funeral at German Baptist church West Goshen Friday with Elder Levi Hoke preaching. Interment in German Baptist cemetery. A stock train wreck near Kendallville hurt no one, but tore up rails and caused several hog deaths. A wrecker from Elkart cleared the other tracks after the incident.
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John Hay
Hay
Dayton
Abram Hay
Daniel Kurtz
Elkhart
Michae
Amasa Hay
Ida Strickler
West Goshen
Levi Hoke
Lake Shore
Kendallville
Elkaart
Othe
Society Notes Mrs Anthony Defrees Hosts Dinner Honor Guests
Mrs Anthony Defrees entertained a small circle of friends at dinner in compliment to Mr and Mrs Frank B De Tree who have been visiting their home for the past few days.
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Anthony Defrees
Frank B. de Tree
Hubbell Delivers Address to Fort Wayne Masons
More than 300 Masons from Scottish Rite bodies gathered at the Masonic temple Fort Wayne for a banquet after a day of conferring higher degrees on a large class of candidates. William Geake served as master of ceremonies. Attorney F. Hoffman of Fort Wayne delivered the class address, with an address by C. Hubbell of Goshen.
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Masonic
Man Claims Cable Cutting Link to Manila Exhibit
In police court J. W. Walsh, recently in Elkhart for Noyes factory work, admits cutting a cable. He asserts he is the man who cut the cable for Dewey in Manila and presents photos of himself as a jackie along with newspaper clippings to back the claim.
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J. W. Walsh
Elkhart
Noyes
Dewey di
Red Men to South Bend confer second degree
The Tonawanda Tribe I O R M degree team will depart tomorrow evening on the 6 60 car for South Bend to confer the second degree at the founding of a new lodge of the order.
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Tonawanda Tribe
South Bend
Local mortuary notices from Elkhart region
Obituaries list Mrs. Mars Hall of Elkhart County aged 78 who died at home on the Middlebury road survived by four children. Sarah Brandon of Elkhart died after illness. Mars Alice Ganger of West Goshen died after illness. three brothers survive. Mrs Abram Kercher of southwest Goshen died after three months illness. service planned in Waterford with Elders Yoder and Moore.
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Hall
Mars Hall
Elkhart
Middlebury
Reuben Hall
Brandon
Sarah Brandon
Alexander Brandon
Lake Shore
Kercher
Abram
Dass
Elock
Harrison
Worcara
Oscar Oljs
Mis Janes Christopher
Goshen Tins
Leoofeloeh P.m
Othe Christian Church
Waterford
Serviers
Yoder
Moore
Waharusa
Criger Recovering. Wife Denies Severe Illness
Mrs dammit Criger of Elkhart, wife of Boston catcher, refutes Hart Springs reports of serious illness. She says Criger has had only one severe side pain attack since arriving at the resort and should be in form by season start. Nig Cuppy agrees Criger will be ready.
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Ciger
Reverend Berkey Conducted Hall Funeral and Interment
The Rev. J. Berkey preached funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Hall and her remains were laid to rest in Eldridge cemetery. Mrs. Hall belonged to the Shank family and was the youngest of four children who also attended the Wortinger funeral four weeks earlier. Surviving relatives include Jonas Shank age 90, Susan Wortinger, and John Shank.
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J. =. Berkey
Mary Ann Hall
Eldridge
Hall
Shank
Wortinger
Jonas Shank
Susan Wortinger
John Shank
Will Preach in South Bend Tonight
Rev and Mrs G W Rench travel to South Bend where he will preach this evening for Rev Mr Eikenberry pastor of the Progressive Brethren church. Rench speaks in support of the church extension board amid the church’s new building project.
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South Bend
G. W. Rench
Mr. Eikenberry
Progressive Brethren Church
Rench
Church Extension Board
Celebrated Silver Anniversary in Michigan City Secret Society
Washington judge R of P marked a silver anniversary Monday night with a large class initiation and a splendid banquet. The event was among the most notable in Michigan City secret society circles.
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Washington
R. of P
Michigan City
Woodland to return in South Bend engagement
Woodland with Harry Bulger will perform at the Auditorium in South Bend Friday evening. It is the same organization seen earlier in the season. Several Goshen people plan to attend the South Bend show.
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Woodland
South Bend
Harry Bulger
Goshen Peope
Married Last Night Roscoe Simmons and Anna Martin Wed
Roscoe Simmons and Miss Anna Martin were married at Lo'elock near Goshen, the ceremony led by Reverend W Bench of the Progressive Brethren church. About 61 guests attended the wedding at the bride's parents home, with a supper to follow and generous gifts given to the couple. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs Jacob W Martin of the John Cook turn area. The couple will reside on a farm northwest of Goshen.
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Roscoe Simmons
Anna Martin
Lo’elock
Jacob W Martin
John Cook
Revo Go W. Bench
Progressive Brethren Church
Saungest
John WoSinneens
Jefferson Township
Jorh
Goshen
Damages Sought After City Officer Death Case
Mrs Daniel Gripe seeks damages over the death of her husband at the city plant last summer. Attorneys first asked for a large sum then reduced it. The council debated aiding mortgage lifting as the case moves toward court action with no decision yet.
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Daniel Gripe
Dil
Grijess
Louwe
Th. Counei
Gripe
Local Obituaries and Health Updates From Town
Debs Eolower Jr. remains critical with dil conditions while AL Ward is very low and hopes of recovery fade. Mrs George S Cobb has about recovered after weeks of illness. Samuel Batzer of Waterford, long ill with tonsillitis, is able to be out. Mrs Tully of South Sixth Street is ill with lumbago. D A Lewis, Chicago hardware traveler, is homebound with tonsillitis.
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AL Ro
George S. Cobb
Samuel Batzer
Waterford
Tully
South Sixth Street
D. A. Lewis
Chicago
South Fifth Street
City residents press for Winona line via Lincoln avenue route
Southeast Goshen residents on Eighth street urge council action to bring the Winona Interurban into town using the Northern Indiana Co. East Lincoln avenue route. They argue the project would serve the best part of town and promote city growth after approving a subsidy for the Wis. road.
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Eighth Street
Winona Interurban Company
Winona Road
Eighth
Mana Tellay. C
Winona
Goshen
Lincoln Avenue
Fifth and
Clinton Loop
Main Street
Northern Indiana Co
Northern Indiana Company
Northern Indiana Cou
McDowell and Boydon Publish Inexpensive Souvenir Album
Goshen residents are urged to mail the new souvenir letter featuring Main Street city water works electric light plant Goshen high school Goshen College Hotel Haseall Elkhart River South Sixth Street views and Goshen Public Library. The album, offered by Messrs McDowell and Boydon, costs 1 cent for the entire album and is said to be worth much more.
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McDowell & Boslan
Main Street
City Water Works
Goshen Ign School
Goshen College
Haseall
Elkbart River
South Sixth Street
Goshen
Negotiations Continue With Moffitt For South Bend Pact
Poccher Elmer Moffitt met with South Bend Greens manager Grant. a quick agreement seems likely as Moffitt shows health improvement. He claims he is Lew in good shape and seeks a salary raise. Newle works as a barber in Newa liste.
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Moffit
Poccher Elmer Moffitt
Grant
South Bena Greens
Moffitts
Moffitt
Just Newle
New A Liste
Duluth警告 merchants on forger traveling as S A Patrick agent
Duluth officers warn merchants about a forger calling himself Gates and posing as a traveling representative of S A Patrick & Co. The man has passed forged checks in Indiana and is expected to visit Goshen. He is believed to be E W Savage of St Louis, about 55 with gray hair.
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Duluth
Minn
Fet Gates
S. A. Patrick & Co
Toan
Indiana
Goshen
E. W. Savage
St Louis
Gates
Big Four Fliers Set to Resume May 1 with South Bend Terminal
Unofficial word from the Big Four station says Winona fliers will return to service around May 1 and the northern terminus will move from Elkhart to South Bend. Historically, fast trains start in mid summer, but this year they will launch earlier to handle lake traffic. A recent letter from the general passenger agent notes extensive improvements planned on the division for the coming summer.
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Big Four
Winona
South Bend
Elkhart
Northern Lakes
Railway men visit city to discuss new third rail system
J D Price W P Hord and Frederick H Wood of Chicago officials of the Chicago New York third rail system are in the city with H Clinton agent. About 50 people attended a meeting last night viewing maps and the Waterford Mills as Goshen station on the line. The party will depart tomorrow and surveyors will soon begin locating the line in Elkhart county.
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J. D. Price
W. P. Hord
Frederick H. Wood
Chicago
Waterford Mills
Goshen
Messrs. Price, Hord, Wood and Cinton
Elkhart County
Penfield of Auburn Contemplates Twelfth District Candidacy
Walter S. Penfield of Auburn son of W L Penfield formerly in the state department, may seek to succeed Congressman Gilbert in the Twelfth district. His Auburn circle, including law partner J E Pomeroy, is surprised and knows little about any clear candidacy. Penfield has been in Washington visiting his parents this past week.
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Walter S. Penfield
Auburn
W L. Penfield
State Department
Gilbert
J. E. Pomeroy
Congress
Penfield
Washington
Railroad Collision Injures Becknell in Allegan
Ralph Becknell son of Dr and Mrs J Becknell was in a rail accident at Allegan Michigan. He rode in a caboose when a freight train collided with a passenger train. Both engines were demolished and some passengers were hurt. Becknell sustained a bruised arm with no serious injuries. He works in the Lake Shore railroad engineering department.
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Ralph Becknell
J. Becknell
Allegan
Mich
Becknell
Lake Shore Road
Kalamazoo Council Confirms Traction Franchise Draft
Kalamazoo city council and the Roat representatives reached near full agreement on a traction railway franchise. The draft permits the company to erect the loop urged by Mayor Taylor and broadly endorsed by the Aldermen.
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Kalamazoo, Elkhart & South Bend
Thanks for kindness after death of husband and father
Mrs. Wm Twiford and family with Mr and Mrs E A Rummelil express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the death and burial and for the many beautiful floral pieces.
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Wm. Twiford
E. A. Rummelil
Public card playing on Sundays draws marshal’s notices
Marshal Heath reports numerous complaints about card playing in public places on Sundays. He warns he will serve notice to all involved and begin arrests if people do not heed the warnings.
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Marshal Heath
Miss Nelie Finch Injured In Roller Skating Fall
Miss Nelie Finch is confined to her home on South Eighth Street after a dislocated ankle suffered in a fall while roller skating at the Casino.
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Nelie Finch
South Eighth Street
Boy Wanted for General Work at Shirt Factory
Help wanted advertisement seeking a boy for general factory work. Apply at once to the Shirt Factory.
Mrs. Austin's Pancake Flour Now On Hand
Mrs Austin's pancake flour is promoted as the best and a fresh supply is available at local grocers for home use.
Lima Woman Visits Zeiglers in South Seventh Street
Mrs Roy Galvin of Lima Ohio visits Mr and Mrs Fred D Zeigler of South Seventh street.
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Roy Galvin
Lima, Ohio
Mrs
Fred D. Zeigler
South Seventh Street
Runaway Marion youths caught after Goshen ride
Three Marion boys ages 12 15 and 17 fled their home riding an interurban car from Goshen to Elkhart. They were allowed to return home. Floyd Estlick’s father is in Michigan City penitentiary for murder and the family relies on the mother doing washing for support.
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Marion
Daniel Malin
Floyd Estlick
Elkhart
Goshen
Young Estlick
Michigan City
St Joseph County Poor Farm Offered in 12 Separate Tracts
The old St Joseph county poor farm will be sold to the highest bidder. It is divided into 12 tracts of varying acreages for bidders preferring this method. Bidders on the entire farm must pay $10,000 down with the rest due in deferred payments over ten years.
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St. Joseph County
Woodmen of the World May Relocate Headquarters
The head camp of the Woodmen of the World may move from Omaha to South Bend. Sovereign Wm. E. Cady state organizer and president of Camp Q, based in South Bend, drives the possible relocation.
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Woodmen of the World
Omaha
Neb
South Bend
Wm. E. Cady
Camp Q
Goshen Goods Ship Dye Press to Yokohama
A cablegram sent to Thomas Albright of this city orders a $600 dye press for immediate shipment to Yokohama Japan. The press will depart via New York City.
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Thomas-Albright Company
Yokohama
Japan
New York City
James O Smith Positioned for Go Shen Mayor Bid in 1910
Since Monday’s council meeting, James O Smith now council man at large is poised as the Democratic mayoral nominee for Go Shen in 1910.
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James O. Smith
Goshen
Mary Rolf of Fort Wayne Dies After Street Collapse
Mrs. Mary Rolf, 59, of Fort Wayne, dropped dead on a street curb from an attack of heart trouble. The death occurred in the city as a public case and appears to be sudden and unexpected.
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Mary Rolf
Fort Wayne
Electric railway to pass through Mongo village awakens
The La Grange to Angola interurban line will run via Mongo Union Mills, and the once quiet village shows signs of revival with several new additions and a thriftful spirit as improvements are anticipated.
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Lagrange
Angola
Mongo
Union Mills
Whitley County Spelling Contest Set In Columbia City
Whitley County to hold a spelling contest for ten township winners in Columbia City next Saturday. Pupils from all townships are expected to compete, drawing a large crowd and keen local interest.
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Whitley County
Columbia City
Ils
Smallpox Case at Nickel Plate Fort Wayne Office
Fort Wayne health officers report an Nickel Plate employee Alfred Connett sick with smallpox. He was rushed to the isolation hospital for treatment and containment.
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Fort Wayne
Alfred Connett
Ad Page Claiming Rocky Mountain Tea Cure
An advertisement asks about personal body weaknesses and touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the supreme curative power. It promotes a 36 cent price from J. A. Bickel & Co. with urging language.
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Hollister
J. A. Bickel & Co
St Joe Electric Line To Open By June First
The South Bend and Southern Michigan Railway between St Joseph Michigan and South Bend Indiana will be ready by June first. Townsend will turn the road over May first and trains will run every 45 minutes during the day with 6 oclock departures from each end. Fare for St Joseph to South Bend is one dollar and to Niles is 89 cents. The 35 mile line will feature ten new apartment cars and six freight cars for summer fruit traffic.
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South Bend & Southern Michigan Railway
St. Joseph
Mich
South Bend
Townsend
Niles
Berrien Springs
Traction Company
Graham & Morton
Fires and mishaps hit Marshall county homes
An explosion at Andrew Keight’s farm near Valparaiso caused 2500 dollars in damage and menaced the family. A Marion kitchen fire from a chicken incubator destroyed a house and much of its contents with 3900 dollars loss, but the family escaped with most clothing. Also, Plymouth veteran Dantel McDonald contracted with an Indianapolis firm to write a Marshall county history, due in six months.
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Andrew Keight
Valparaiso
Dantel McDonald
Plymouth
Indianapolis
Marshall County
John Francis
Marion
Ill Chorus Girl Miss May Murray Recovers from Fever
Miss May Murray of The Gingerbread Man company has improved after a long illness with typhoid fever at Hotel Hat tel. Nurse Mrs Whiteman of Elkhart credited for daily cold packs keeping fever down to 102. The twin sister traveled to Chicago to join a troupe. Edward Barnes murder theory gains support as funds and circumstances suggest foul play on the Lake Shore tracks near South Bend.
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Miss May Murray
Gingerbread Man” Company
Ord
Hotel Hattel
Barnes
Musical and Play to Benefit Northern Indiana Meet
Next Friday evening an entertainment in the High school assembly room will raise funds for the Northern Indiana Athletic League track meet. A German play produced by the post graduate German class will be a featured act.
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Northern Indiana Athletic League
Milersburg Opera House Opens With The Man of Mystery
The new Milersburg opera house opens tomorrow night with The Man of Mystery. Editor Billy Barnard of the Millersburg Grit and E. E. Gary were in Goshen canvassing for ticket sales. The opera house is a fine venue for a town of Millersburg’s size.
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Milersburg Opera House
Billy Barnard
The
Millersburg
Dida to Appear Next Week at Ten Cent Vaudeville
Manager Wolcott announces the sensational European novelty act Dida will be seen next week. The act claims to create a woman from nothing and is billed as the first appearance of its kind in a ten cent vaudeville house.
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Dida
Wolcott
Europe
Memorial Day Snowfall of 1887 Remembered Locally
The Daily Democrat notes a heavy Memorial Day snow in 1887 when sleighs were not in use. The piece reflects on local memory of snow amid prior winters and mentions real estate terms like abstracts of title and Joan s.
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Joans
The
Daily Democrat
George R. Harper
Samaritans of Elkhart Jubilee Mark Seventh Year
Elkhart hosts the Goshen District M E Church conference with a large turnout. Samaritans of Elkhart celebrate seven years since their birth in 1899, with representatives from many lodges and a program of addresses and music at St Pauls Church. Goshen district delegates attend the event and jubilee activities continue through the day.
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Goshen
M. E. Church
Elkhart
Samaritans of
Order
Samaritans
St. Paul's ME. Church
Fight for Sheriff Narrows Elkhart Delegates Choice
Local party leaders plan a pre convention meeting for Elkhart delegates to cast votes for sheriff. The candidate with the most votes would win city delegation support. Wm Roth challenges, backed by Middlebury and York townships and part of Concord. Other aspirants are Coppy Silvers John Zeisel and Gust Magnuson.
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Elkhart
Wm. Roth
Middlebury
York
Concord Township
Coppy” Silvers
John Zeisel
Gust Magnuson
Silvers
Elkhare
Kendallville Roast Attacks Gilbert Over Post Office Mess
The Kendallville News attacks Congressman Gilbert over a post office controversy. It charges the defense less sick man deal was rotten, cites a physician affidavit, and mocks his suitability to judge Filipinos. The piece suggests Gilbert’s future lies in Manila or Port Wayne.
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Kendallville News
Gilbert
Kendallville
Philippines
Port Wayne
Washington
Manila
Democratic State Organ Declared Unneeded in Indiana
The Democratic State Committee rejects the drive to establish a party organ in Indianapolis. Chairman W. H. O'Brien notes 140 Democratic newspapers in the state and argues that a better organ was not needed, as the Indianapolis effort decayed despite spending.
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Democratic State Committee
Indianapolis
W. H. O'Brien
O'Brien
Hartford City News
Property Changes Hands at Washington and Ninth Corners
A deed recorded today shows Elizabeth Dugdale selling the residence at Washington and Ninth streets to Joan B. Hager for 1300 dollars. Hager will rebuild the residence on the corner, and Harry N. Myers has purchased 62 percent of a Washington street frontage from Hager to erect a home.
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Washington and
Ninth Streets
Eizabeth Dugdale
Joan B. Hager
Mr. Hager
Harry N. Myers
Funeral for Mrs Harrison Held at Ruton Home
The funeral for Mrs George C Harrison took place at 2 PM at the Ruton residence 209 South Seventh Street, home of her parents Mr and Mrs H W Ruton. L J Brooks lists wood prices including fuel sizes and hardwood and softwood options.
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Harrison
George C. Harrison
H. W. Ruton
South Seventh Street
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Hackman
Court House News and Notes
George Simmons
Elkhart City
Winabeth Godshalk
Broueuar Sit
Joseph H. Grosh
Actmr
Margaret Godshalk
Ehuim
Hannah
Tlannah
Dade
Dee
Marvy
Charles Ever
John R. Dales
Charles Phoeedopiek
Spooex Bate
Joon Cook
Edward Heath
Hfar
Cal
Sane
Jaek O Smith
Valentine der
Betsen
Compton
Aboerta
Pearl Compton
Manor Heirs
Harvey WoNenty
Ed Snsehare
William Golden
Job i Essie
Tagae Newton Casad
Vic Fischer Philippi
Lavi Mann Ekhart
Delila Bontrager
Hubbell
Democrat
Mortuary Record
Coun
Rev
G. W. Bench
Tre
Debs Eolower, Jr
Winona Line
Hote
Kalamazoo
ST. Joe Electric Line
Miss Murray
For the Benefit of Athletic League
Samaritan Lodge
Jubilee
Wen
L. J. Brooks
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