Final Day of Elkhart County Local Option Campaign Ends Tonight
The county wide local option campaign in Elkhart County closes tonight with a mass meeting at the Jefferson theatre led by Rev. M J Mayor. Speakers from North Manchester Warsaw and Three Rivers will describe dry town effects on business. Bells will ring hourly from 6 am to 6 pm tomorrow as polling opens.
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Elkhart counTy
Manchester
Warsaw
Three Rivers
Mich
Jefferson
Temperance
Option
Elkhart
Goshen
Liberty League
Elkhart and Goshen Viewed Key in County Vote
The wets rely on Elkhart and Goshen to boost county results while the dry camps expect large majorities in rural townships. The outcome hinges on these key areas as campaigns gauge prospects across rural sections.
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Elkhart
Goshen
List of Goshen High graduates nears five hundred
At a Goshen meeting last evening the High School Alumni Association committee arranged dues collection and plans for the annual reception during commencement week June 7 to 12. The Goshen High School first graduated in 1875, and the alumni list has grown to nearly 500 with most members paying 50 cent dues for reception admission. Officers elected are President Guy Boulton, Vice President Beulah Jambert, Treasurer Cleis W. Starr, Secretaries Claudine RuTon and Winifred Stemm, Ex. Com. Maynard Hoover and Bessie Finney.
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Goshen High School
High School Alumni Association
The
Alumni Association
Guy Boulton
Beulah Jambert
Cleis W. Starr
Claudine RuTon
Winifred Stemm
Maynard Hoover
Bessie Finney
Runaway buggy injuries 11 year old near Wakarusa
At midnight Dr Samuel Wagner of Wakarusa aided Daniel Wenger’s 11 year old daughter after a buggy horse ran away and collided with another carriage. The girl suffered a broken leg between the knee and hip while her siblings escaped unharmed. She rested comfortably this afternoon.
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Samuel Wagner
Wakarusa
Daniel Wenger
Death of Swanson infant from whooping cough
Three weeks old Mary Catherine Swanson daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Swanson of 1002 South Eighth Street died at midnight from whooping cough. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 Friday from the family home.
Mrs Sarah Weimer Hosts Surprise Shower on Her 66th Birthday
Society notes report Mrs Sarah Weimer of South Main street received a miscellaneous shower at her home last evening. The event celebrated the 66th anniversary of her birth with friends attending in a cheerful, surprised mood.
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Sarah Weimer
South Main Street
Poor Wheat Crop in Elkhart County This Year
The wheat crop in Elkhart county will be smaller than normal. Some fields look promising, but they are few. Clay soil yields little wheat at present, and hard frosts are stripping what remains. Frosts also damage clover, uprooting it.
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Elkhart County
Death summons Murphy and Wehmeyer to Cassopolis
Mrs. Noel Murphy and Miss Sadie Wehmeyer left for Cassopolis this morning after being summoned by the death of Daniel Shank, uncle to Mrs. Murphy and brother-in-law to Miss Wehmeyer. Shank, a former Harrison township resident, died yesterday from complications.
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Noel Murphy
Sadie Wehmeyer
Cassopolis
Daniel Shank
Harrison Township
This County
Annual Spring Opening at Smith-Clark Co
The annual spring opening of the Smith-Clark Co will be held next week starting Monday. Each day features inducements on a specific furniture line, inviting customers to explore varied offerings throughout the week.
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Smith-Clark Co
Return of Rev Sommerville Light to Marion Church
The Marion News Tribune reports Rev Sommerville Light formerly of Goshen and currently pastor at the First M E Church in Marion will be returned there by the annual conference.
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Marion-News-Tribune
Sommerville Light
Goshen
M. E
Marion
Option Signed on Thiele Bros Ice and Creamery Plant
The option agreement for purchasing the Thiele Bros ice and creamery plant was signed today under the terms recently agreed upon.
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Thiele Bros
Man Kills Mad Dog With Pitchfork In Lagrange County
George McKibben of Lagrange County killed a mad dog that invaded their neighborhood using a pitchfork. The incident underscores hazards posed by stray animals and highlights decisive action by local residents.
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George McKibben
Lagrange County
Death of Infant Daughter near Nappanee
The little daughter of Mr and Mrs Slabaugh died of pneumonia at about one year old. She lived two and a half miles southwest of Nappanee.
Miller Nomination Delayed Until Next Week
Washington March 24 special report says no Senate judiciary committee meetings before Monday so Charles W. Miller will not be confirmed as district attorney general until next week. The committee is expected to act on the nomination Monday.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Charles W. Miller
Ohio Votes On Local Option In County
Special report from March 24 in Ohio and Rising Sun Indiana notes today’s voting on a local option issue in the Ohio county. Local residents participate as officials oversee polling and results are expected to influence regional policies.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Ohio County
Killed by Interurban Near Gary Indiana
An unidentified man was struck and killed by a South Shore Interurban train between Gary and Millers near Indiana. The motorman did not see the man until he was nearly on the tracks due to a curve. Initially believed to be a near miss, the victim was found dead beneath the train after authorities checked the scene.
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South Shore Interurban Limited
Gary
Millers
D. M. Linnard Hotel Maryland bankruptcy note
The Los Angeles Examiner reports D. M. Linnard, manager of the Hotel Maryland, is entering bankruptcy. Among secured claimants is F. W. Hawks of Pasadena with eight notes and 143 shares of Pasadena Hotel company stock as payment guarantee, totaling $23,143.
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Los Angeles
Cal
D. M. Linnard
Maryland
F. W. Hawks
Pasadena
Gosnen
Praise and mixed reviews for The Boy and the Girl
Critics in Chicago praise Mrs. Snell for singing and acting in The Boy and the Girl, a new musical comedy. The show itself draws savage attacks from some reviewers and mild endorsement from others, described as average for the genre and likely to run profitably.
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Snell
Chicago
Harriet Standon
Thornton Smell
Elkhart
Landed in Jail After Ax Attack Near Walkerton
Tra Mull of near Walkerton was arrested on a charge of murderous assault for striking Ben Jackson with an ax. He was remanded with a $500 bond to appear in court next week when Jackson is expected to be able to attend in Laporte. Mull could not meet bail and remained in jail.
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Tra Mull
Walkerton
Ben Jackson
Jackson
Laporte
Mull
Graduating Class Starts Rehearsals for College Widow
The 1909 G. H. S. graduating class began rehearsals on the Jefferson stage for George Ade's The College Widow. The performance, set for Tuesday night in June, marks the most significant amateur event yet planned here and the class will spare no expense to ensure a memorable night.
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Jefferson
George Ade
Elks Minstrels Set for South Bend Show at Jefferson Theatre
Goshen Lodge No. 798 appoints James A. Arthur George M Richardson and Louis B Noble to organize the minstrel event at the Jefferson theatre in South Bend on Friday night April 2nd.
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Goshen Lodge No
James A. Arthur
George M. Richardson
Louis B. Noble
South Bend Lodge
Jefferson Theatre
Around the World for $101
Turman Lash, once Kendallville’s boy, completed a world trip at a cost of 101 dollars. The sum was paid by his mother Mrs. Laura Lash of Chicago as part of his U S Navy discharge.
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Turman Lash
Kendallville
Laura Lash
Chicago
U. S. Navy
Death of Plumville man closes eighty year life
Schricenert, father of Mrs Anna Roscoe of 312 North Second Street, died at Plumville Pennsylvania. He was about eighty years old. Mrs Roscoe visited him recently and will not attend the funeral.
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Plumville
Local Illnesses Reported Amid City Residents
Sick list notes Mrs Polly Ganger west of the city improving after illness. Judge W L Penfield formerly of Auburn is very ill in Washington DC. Mrs Sarah Bechtel of Harrison township mother of D C Bechtel of this city is seriously ill.
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Polly Ganger
W. L. Penfield
Auburn
Washington
Sarah Bechtel
Harrison Township
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Whitla kidnapping suspects seized in Cleveland shootout
Two alleged kidnappers of Willie Whitla were arrested in Cleveland near Ontario street. A man identified as James Boyle, a steam fitter, was captured after a chase. a woman, who claimed 15 years in a Pennsylvania convent, resisted and refused identification. An officer fired when the man tried to flee. a saloonkeeper later identified Boyle, while the woman remains unidentified. Attorney Whitla and his son traveled to Cleveland to aid identification.
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Cleveland, O
Willie Whitla
Cleveland
James Boyle
Pennsylvania
Ontario Street
Shattuck
Wood
Sharon
Buhl
Champaign Avenue
Salvation Army Comes to Goshen and Elkhart
Big Salvation Army meetings set for Saturday and Sunday March 27 28 in Goshen and Elkhart with Col French and Col T W Scott from Detroit and Major and Mrs Esott from Indianapolis. Chicago Territorial Staff band will headline. Sunday services at First Christian church and First Presbyterian church.
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Salvation Army
Goshen
Elkhart
Col. French
Salvation Army Staff Band
Chicago
T. W. Scott
Detroit
Mich
Escott
Indianapolis
Chicago Territorial
First Christian Church
First Presbyterian Church
Examination in Annapolis for Naval Academy entry
Junior Jenkinson of the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Annapolis has been told by Congressman Barnhart that his entrance examination to the U S Navy will occur June 1 in Annapolis rather than Fort Wayne as previously announced.
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Junior Jenkinson
Naval Academy Preparatory
Annapolis
Congressman Barnhart
U. S. Navy
Fort Wayne
Six by Special Delivery for Local Option Ballots
Auditor Batchelor ordered six precinct supplies mailed by special delivery due to inspectors failing to call for them. Delivery was required today for tomorrow's local option election.
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Batchelor
Doctored Ties Placed by Big Four Railroad
The Big Four railroad company is laying a large number of new ties on the right of way. The soaked ties are treated with a solution claimed to extend their life by several years.
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Big Four Railroad Company
Near Electric Hazard for Lineman Near Kendallville
Thomas McGuire aged 34 a T C lineman living at Garrett narrowly escaped electrocution while working on the company lines about two miles from Kendallville. The incident underscores dangers faced by utility workers during routine maintenance and repairs. McGuire was unharmed though shaken by the near miss and was reported by local authorities to have received first aid on site.
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Thomas McGuire
Garrett
Kendallville
Paint shop ad promotes Heath Milligan mixes and 35 colors
The ad urges buying Heath and Milligan mixed paint as cheaper and ready to mix by hand. It touts 35 available colors and free color cards with a call to James A. Riley & Son for details or delivery.
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Heath & Milligan
James A. Riley & Son
Kappa Fraternity Dance Planned Friday Evening
The Kappa fraternity will host another popular dance Friday evening in McNaughton Hall at Fa at. The campus social event promises music and mingling for students seeking a lively gathering.
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Phy Delta
Kappa Fraternity
Paeth
I U T Aims Wabash Warsaw Rail Route
A representative of the Indiana Union Traction Company investigates deeds for the Warsaw to Wabash right of way. He studies records from Kosciusko and Wabash counties about the old Barry line north through North Manchester to Warsaw. Rumors say the line may be built to connect with lakes area resorts in Kosciusko County.
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Indiana Union Traction Company
Wabash
Anderson
Recorder
Kosciusko
Warsaw
Barry
Manchester
Kosciusko County
Wet Badge Caused Commotion at Elkhart School
In Elkhart at the South Side grade school Edmund Erb ten-year-old son of Moses Erb wore a wet badge provoking stir. The teacher reportedly slapped him and the incident led to a board complaint. Superintendent Drake stated the district would stay neutral in the campaign and sessions would proceed with pupils allowed to wear wet or dry badges.
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Elkhart
South Side
Edmund Erb
Moses Erb
Drake
Vacancy Exists In Department at Washington
Postmaster Starr received word from the treasury department that the delay in selecting the Goshen post office site stems from an assistant secretary of the treasury being promoted to the assistant secretaryship of the navy. Until the vacancy is filled no action can be taken, but once the new secretary takes charge the Goshen site will be advanced in regular order.
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Washington
Starr
Treasury Department
Goshen
Animal trainer tames 400 pound polar bear for circus act
John Elliott of Hagenbeck-Wallace trains a 400 pound polar bear at winter quarters in Peru, teaching it to ride horseback as part of the show. The road season opens April 22. Barnum & Bailey begins in Champaign Illinois in April and may visit Goshen.
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John Elliott
Peru
Champaign
Goshen
Indiana high school athletic association lists 139 schools
J. T. Giles of Marion, permanent secretary of the Indiana High School Athletic Association, has released the complete roster of 139 member schools. Northern Indiana is well represented with Bremen, Columbia City, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Goshen, Mishawaka, Nappanee, North Manchester, Peru, Plymouth, South Bend and Wabash among those identified in the region.
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J. T. Giles
Marion
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Indiana
Bremen
Columbia City
Elkhart
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Mishawaka
Nappanee
North Manchester
Peru
Plymouth
South Bend
Wabash
Insurance loss adjustments for Lewis Neuville stock
Immell and Hess report the Lewis Neuville stock loss at 1647.60. Home Hartford Aetna and Pennsylvania each paid 411.90. Immell and Hess note the Home also paid William Bandelier 50 for a loss sustained Sunday evening.
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Immell & Hess
Lewis-Neuville
Hartford
Aetna
Pennsylvania
Wm. Bandelier
Marshall to Follow Custom at Lafayette Memorial Day Speech
Gov Marshall will speak at Lafayette on Memorial Day following the longstanding practice set by prior governors, addressing Purdue University students and honoring the memorial event with a formal address.
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Marshall
Mount
Durbin
Hanly
Lafayette
Memorial
Purdue
Fake Cloth Sellers Warn Kosciusko County
A Warsaw Times correspondent reports fake cloth sellers operating in Goshen and Middlebury, warning Kosciusko County residents to beware of these fraudulent vendors and urge diligence in purchases.
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Goshen
Middlebury
Warsaw Times
Kosciusko County
Whitehead appointed United States commissioner in Schaffer Nevada
B G Whitehead formerly of Goshen has been named United States commissioner with headquarters at Schaffer Nevada. There is no salary.
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Whitehead
B.G. Whitehead
Goshen
United States
Schafer
Nv D
Masury Paint Praised After 386 Years’ Residence
Local sentiment highly favors Masury’s paint now sold by Hawks Hardware Co. It has proven itself over 386 years of residence in the area, earning strong community support for quality and reliability.
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Masury
Hawks ‘Hardware. Co
Fire Rages North of Dun Yélock Area
A near-unstable blaze described as a mar sh fire burns north of Dun Yélock, with authorities reporting smoke visible from surrounding towns and expected containment hours after ignition. Fire crews cordon off the area as residents evacuate nearby properties.
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Dun
Yélock
Local Stretches of News From Indiana Towns
Five marriage licenses issued at Hartford City set a record, Bluffton plans a future street fair date, and Decatur issued three licenses to brides named Wolfe. Huntington county hosts corn contest registrations by April 10, while Wabash resident Allen Beroth cherishes an 83 year old published paper. Auburn pupils plan a March 26 public exhibit. Marion furor over Copeland affair. Indiana Union Traction rumored to build toward Warsaw. Bluffton arrests Doc Evans on “blind tiger” charges. Warsaw uses telephones in temperance campaign. Ephraim Elder, Whitley County pioneer, dies in South Whitley. Lafayette cotage work for Howard county veterans may begin soon. Officer Moon of Warsaw believes missing Rev. Rand may be in Europe. Columbia City to host youth oratorical contest with South Whitley. Huntington county farmers suffer barn losses in Warren township. Roanoke home of Mrs. George King burned.
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Hartford City
Bluffton
Decatur
Wolfe
Huntington County
Allen Beroth
Wabash
Auburn
Marion
Copeland
Lincoln School
Indiana Union Traction Company
Warsaw
Doc Evans
Temperance
Ephraim Elder
Whitley County
South
Whitley
Howard County
Lafayette Soldiers
Officer Moon
Indiana
Mr. Rand
Europe
Tom Hood
Columbia City High School
Columbia City
South Whitley
Jackson Township
Warren Township
George King
Roanoke
Death of Mrs Libby Miller in Lawton Oklahoma
Goshen friends learned of the death of Mrs Libby Miller widow of George Miller in Lawton Oklahoma where she had lived for six months Fi ve years ago she accompanied her son to Cape Girardeau Missouri The exact cause is not known locally The body will be brought here for interment with Rebekah lodge aiding the funeral arrangements She was widely known and mourned by friends
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Libby Miller
Goshen
Guy Miller
Lawton
Okla
George Miller
Oklo
Rebekah Lodge
Shipshewana Editor H D Berry Dies After Illness
H D Berry editor and proprietor of the Shipshewana Sun died after a long illness at age 52. Former Noble County resident, he moved to Shipshewana 16 months ago and became owner of the Sun. Much of his final weeks were spent away from his office.
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Shipshewana
H. D. Berry
Shipshewana Sun
Mr. Berry
Noble County
The
Sun
Seedmen Riley & Son Offer Thrifty Garden Seeds
A compact promotion from a 27 year seed business Riley and Son urging buyers to choose their garden seeds for thrift and good vegetables. The note emphasizes experience and quality from the seedmen.
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Riley & Son
Local residents headlined by Millersburg visitors
Ray Barron remains in Millersburg as Lou Kerr visits from Ligonier and Miss Effie Sweitzer of Elkhart calls in. Morton Messick returns to South Bend while Mrs. Lawrence Cripe visits Wawaka. Multiple locals travel between Ligonier Elkhart Mentone and Huntington as funeral duties and family visits unfold.
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Ray Barron
Millersburg
Lou Kerr
Ligonier
Effie Sweitzer
Elkhart
Morton Messick
South Bend
Lawrence Cripe
Wawaka
Charles Straub
Mayme Maiden
Los Angeles
Cal
H. HE. Heath
I. J. Miller
Harry Brown
A. C. Alwine
Cromwell
R. D. Benham
Tommy Collins
Sherman Till
Henry Blender
John Williamson
J. W. McKee
W. M. Dalka
Corunna
Rev. Bailey
Mentone
P. R. .Judkins
Mt. Clemens
Mrs. Vallette
Mrs. Judkins
Prohibition debate sows doubt on Warsaw growth claims
Statements by Mr. Rigdon about industrial benefits from prohibition in Warsaw face verification. Six vacant store rooms dot the central city district, with three adjacent to Rigdon’s business and others on Buffalo, Market, and Center streets. Rigdon’s hotel remains largely empty. Joe Thorn disputes Rigdon’s rent claims, and the mayor’s 18 residences are described as cheap, some rented to Black residents in “Rigdon’s Row.” Vacancies are common citywide. George Krutz and E A Dausman will verify the assertions.
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Rigdon
Warsaw
Buffalo Street
Market Street
Center Street
Joe Thorn
Rigdon’s
George Krutz
E. A. Dausman
Ady
Warsaw Woman Hit Man With Brick in Free for All
Mrs. Anna Kendel of Warsaw struck Charles Emmons with a brick during a chaotic brawl. Emmons sustained a blackened eye as authorities arrested Kendel at the scene.
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Anna Kendel
Warsaw
Charles Emmons
Emmons
Election of Officers at Goshen Lodge No 798
Goshen lodge No 798 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold its annual election of officers and initiate a class on Thursday night. The event marks the lodge's ongoing civic activities and fraternal programs.
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Goshen Lodge No
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Clarence S. Darrow
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Bear Rides Circus
Mr. Rigdon
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