Baby Eats Headache Pills. Child Dies in Clinton Township
A reported incident in Clinton Township details a 15 month old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Ponko, dying after swallowing a large number of headache pills. A physician and stomach pump failed to save the child, with the mother said to have been asleep at the time. Funeral arrangements were noted as the case continued.
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Florman Louis Porke
Herman Ponko
No. Ale East Purl Street
Titan
Alesster
Chan Hoolote
Elks Elect Officers at annual meeting
The article notes the Elks lodge electing officers at their annual session. Exalted Ruler Clare Bilis is reported to lead the proceedings as other officers are named and installed during the ceremony.
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Rauber Clare Bilis
Reconsidering the Cotume and land dispute notes
In misspelled and garbled text a notice references reapers tending a Cotume to bees and a man named Alec MC ra rrconsider. It mentions a contract and tests or prochys akres with Cit bat ot yen, plus Ver the cits tee dine the land and Watt 7: otae TE Wo prba Ne dteete.
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Alec MC Ra
Will Watt
Promised Appointment Ties Auditor Race to Withdraw
Former Auditor Doran LaPorte reportedly offered a high‑level state post by Joan Billheimer of Washington Indiana in exchange for dropping from the state auditor race. In unrelated news thieves broke into the South Bend Public Library but took nothing of value.
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Pros
Doran Tt LaPorte
Joan C. Billheimer
Washington
Ind
Doran
South Bend Public Library
Charges Dismissed Against Angola Postmaster Nominee
The civil service commission in Washington dismissed charges against Fred Myder of Angola who was nominated for postmaster there by Rep Newton W. Gilbert. The commission ruled the charges not sustained and Myder will take charge of the Angola office Sundays.
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Civil Service Commission
Fred Myder
Angola
Newton W. Gilbert
E. O. Rose
Myder
Angela
Wabash Glee Club Concert at First Presbyterian
A large audience gathered at the First Presbyterian church to hear the Wabash College Glee Club concert for the Presbyterian church fundraiser. The program ran in two parts with an intermission and included vocal numbers that drew applause from the gathered crowd. The group, about 25 members, performed under the direction of the committee and featured selections that pleased attendees.
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First Presbyterian Church
Beye
Presbyterian
Mrs Kindig Improves After Prayerful Efforts
Fragmentary report notes Mrs Kindig shows improvement following tireless care and prayers. Vague lines mention nerves and possible visits, with uncertain references to people and a hospital or clinic setting.
Remonstrance Filed in County Saloons Fight
The last town in Elkhart County to permit saloons faces a remonstrance under the Nicholson Law. Nappanee and nearby communities including Bristol and Goshen are involved as reformers seek to remove saloons and advance temperance. Local figures George Predds and Frank Grant comment on the potential impact and approval steps proceed.
Mad cap Princess Closing Tonight After He Skips Out
Treasurer took $1000 before disappearing and a mad cap princess will close tonight. The final supper at Buel Solera House in Elkhart draws crowd as management cites a fleeing treasurer and rising debts. Local fans hope for a smooth ending despite chaotic events surrounding the run.
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Buel
Solera Touse
Elkhart
Tontsheeth
Brandt
Catle
First Reg J N G Co G Members Attend Meeting
unclear text indicates company members of Co G First Regiment possibly meeting at a church or church-related venue. reads as a neighborhood event with church involvement and public notices. surrounding names and places are unreadable.
Fragmented Note Hints At 1907 River Route Delays
The readable OCR fragment mentions delays and weather affecting rivers and waterways, referencing plans or efforts around 1907 and names such as Angola and Pyttens. It suggests a discussion of routes, work, and potential permits, with unclear details due to damaged text.
Garvin Man Undergoes Surgery for Appendicitis
Theodore Garvin of Mishawaka underwent appendicitis surgery at St Joseph Hospital in South Bend. His condition is listed as serious as relatives travel from Elkhart and Elkhart County to be at his bedside.
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Theodore Garvin
Mishawahi
St Joseph Hospital
South Bend
Elkhart
Garvin
Elkuvart
Clie Warvin
Hess and Hess Set for Court Appeal in Los Angeles
The case pits Peliy Hess against Armah Hess with Hess ordered to defend himself after a Los Angeles order. Inez will be served, and a truth staff increase is noted. Fred Palmer of Dixon, TL, joins the Elkhart Truth staff starting Monday alongside editor Edward P. Rucker and reporters Irwin K. Landis and Ralph Nusbaum. Mrs. Wood Murray leases the Mitchell property on South Fifth Street to run a boarding house.
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Peliy Hess
Fred Palmer
Dixon
Elkhart Truth
Truth
Edward P. Rucker
Irwin K. Landis
Ralph Nusbaum
Wood Murray
Mitchell
South Fifth Street
Society Events Highlight Honorary Birthdays and Parties
Mo Marefe Midder hosts a dinner party on South Third Street honoring a seventh birthday. Moss Pavilae Haten entertained a group of friends at Parkside Bath in compliment to Miss Julia Lawrence of Hiaamotiendt.
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Marefe
Jodie
South Third Street
Moss Pavilae Haten
Pfeffer Named Bell Telephone Manager in City
Pfeffer of Elkhart has been appointed manager of the Bell Telephone in this city and will assume duties next Monday. He succeeds RO BRO Nicholson who recently left for California. Pfeffer, a former Concord Township assessor, has been giving attention to the telephone business since retiring.
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Pfeffer
Elkhart
Bell Telephone Everannee
RO Bro Nicholson
California
Pfeifferoc
Concord
Wnshpound
Meeting of Commercial Exchange Held Monday Evening
The regular quarterly meeting of the Commercial Exchange will be held in the Exchange room Monday evening. All civic league ministers are expected to report on actions taken, and the appointment and attendance of members and committees are desired.
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Commmuercial Exchange
Exchange
Civic Teague
Poisoned Chickens Slain at Doctor’s Barn
Dr EOP Cunningham loses 15 to 20 Baff Orpington chickens after a man leaves the barn door open and the birds eat poison meant for Tats. One valued at $15 among the dead.
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Eop Cunningham
Carnegie Library Robbed in Elkhart
The Elkhart Carnegie library was entered through a basement window last night and $20 stolen. Footprints suggest the thief was a woman.
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Carnegie Library
Elkhart
Goshen Samaritans to Meet on Receivership Issues
Joseph Leavy of Goshen lodge calls a meeting tonight to discuss receivership troubles and possible steps for the future. Arrangements may be made to join a larger fraternal group, with Elkhart agents arranging a contract. Nearly two dozen members, some with over $100 in assessments, attend.
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Joseph Leavy
Lodge of
Modern Samaritans
Waiat
Elkhart
Miot
C. Woo Jensen
LaPorte
Samaritans
KOO. T. M. Lat LaPorte
Ilodas
Certificate of Privilege for Goshen High School Achievement
The Goshen High School earns recognition with a certificate of privilege after presenting work from the Goshen school. The certificate cites strong results across subjects including Latin mathematics pedagogy and botany while noting participation by students and staff.
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Goshen High School
The
Smith College
South Bend Declines Editors Tour With Indiana Visit
South Bend will not host the national editors tour of Indiana and will not entertain the delegates. The South Bend Business Mens Association cites limited meeting time for the city and for visitors. The association plans to hold the gathering in Indianapolis mid June with about 150 delegates and many guests. Delegates will travel by special trains from Winona to Indianapolis via Goshen Granger and Chicago.
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Sard Bend
Ion Indianepopis
Epidee
South Bend
Indiana
Justics
Vistors
Indianapolis
Winona
Big Four Railroad
Goshen
Granger
Grand Trunk Western Road
Chicago
Goshen Teachers Plan Trip to State Convention
A large group of Goshen school teachers intend to travel to Lafayette for the Northern Indiana State Teachers' convention next week. The meeting begins Wednesday and runs through the rest of the week. Those not attending will likely visit their homes in other cities.
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Goshen
Lafayette
All Fools Day traditions across Europe and regions
Tomorrow is All Fools Day with April tricks in Goshen and across Europe. In France the victim is called a silly fish and in Scotland a gowk, reflecting regional terms for practical jokes.
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Goshen
Europe
France
Scotland
Telephone poles on Middlebury Goshen line blown down
A number of telephone poles on the Middlebury line were blown down this morning and telephone service between Middlebury and Goshen was cut off for several hours.
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Middlebury
Goshen
City Schools Announce Weeklong Vacation Break
The city schools will close Friday for a week and resume after the break. The spring term ends in the latter part of May, marking the close of the current school session.
Breaded Patent Gerbelle Featured for Kitchens
An advertisement proclaims no kitchen is complete without a sack or barrel of Breaded Patent Gerbelle. The line highlights a staple product for cooks seeking reliable breading.
Case against Olivers Walker-Staz seeks a new trial
A $10,000 damage suit by Steve Buttas of South Bend versus South Bend Tron Works and Oliver Chilled Plow Works was moved here for trial. A 2065 incident at a grind stone left Burras blind in one eye and with head and hands injuries after a pulley failed. Lawyer Burrell J. Cramer represents Buttas. Eugene E. Sturz seeks a new trial over a prior Goshen Folding Bed Co. plant dispute and a $5,000 note judgment. Other items include sheriff sale notices and real estate transfers across Benton, Elkhart, and Middlebury townships.
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Steve Buttas
South Bend
South Bend Tron Works
Oliver Chilled Plow
Burras
Burrell J. Cramer
Eugene E Sturz
State board of charities reports 1905 townships aid total
The board received full year reports from all townships within a month after year end, an achievement unmatched by predecessors. Ex officio overseers of the poor, they distributed 249 884 68 to those in need, down 31 221 21 from 1904.
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Board of State Charities
Lolo
Road survey sparks clash near Elkhart Goshen
James R. Devor of Beau Lynndon Park vows to bar the survey party from his premises as officials plan a new road route out of Elkhart toward Goshen. Tense standoffs loom and a confrontation is anticipated as workers press ahead.
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Elkhart
Goshen
James R. Devor
Beau Lynndon Park
Windy Bill Blodgett Guests With Kendallville Promoter
William H. Blodgett known as Windy Bill, guest of Marvin Kuhns at Kendallville yesterday. They discuss a past meeting when Kuhns was a desperado. A new railroad promoter works north of Warsaw and is described as having money and willingness to pay.
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William H. Blodgett
Windy Bill
Indianapolis News
Marvin Kuhns
Kendallville
Kuhns
Blodgett
Warsaw
Faculty Strengthened at Goshen College for Next Year
Goshen College announces two senior professors joining for the coming year to lead mathematics and astronomy and to head physics and chemistry. A third candidate is being sought to fill remaining chairs as the college expands its program. The move reflects strong local demand for an endowed Christian college in Northern Indiana.
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Goshen College
Jeading
D. A. Lehman
Phio A. M
Pennsylvania State Normal
Indiana
Neopter
Goshen
A Madcap Princess in Panl Rester Dhamatization
Amusements section notes a musical setting of Panl Rester's drama titled A Madcap Princess. Sofas ap Maew nn Foerhia tive stars Miss Brandt who sings well though requires restraint in comedy. George O Donnell, Bert Merket, Frank Kelley, and Grace Nesmith appear in supporting roles with a modest chorus and pretty stage settings.
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Panl Rester
harie+ Majors
Knightnood
Jefferson
Tata Glaser
Chas Tain Mach
Lates Ltd
Psca
Brandt
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George O Donnell
Fat Wing Henry
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Mr. O'Donnell
Foxy Quillar
Bert Merket
Alexandra
Frank Kelley
Brandon
Grace Nesmith
Jane
Miss Brandt
Mary Tudor
Effie Ellsler
Princess
The
Irwin
Virginia Drew Trescott
Miller's Amputation Patient Improves After Treated Wounds
William H. Miller, who had both legs amputated in Elkhart a week ago, shows continued improvement. Doctors note the past pain as wounds heal, a recovery surprising the attending physicians. Reverend Isaac O Lehman and his wife, missionaries from Bulawayo Africa, will speak at the event.
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William H. Miller
Elkhart
Isaac O. Lehman
Bulawayo
Africa
Syracuse girl found lying in stairway near Elkhart saloon
A Syracuse girl named Ethel Abbot who recently left Goshen was found in a stairway in Elkhart with serious injuries after an incident outside Charles Schmidt’s saloon. She had connections to Goshen Shirt Factory and planned to work as a waitress. police report she appeared intoxicated and been assaulted, with investigators tracing her steps to various Elkhart locations.
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Ethel Abbot
Charles Schmidts
Elkhart
Miss Abbotts
Goshen
Favor Early Closing Movement Promoted in Editorial
The piece argues for shorter workdays urging support for early store closing. It contends shorter hours improve family life, church attendance, and public education access, citing a Goshen resident’s eight year experience with 5 50 p m closures as proof of satisfaction.
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Coe Public
Ferther
Sade
Gods Temple
Goshen
Northern Indiana Deaths Report Highlights Local Losses
Mrs. John Marr dies suddenly at 49 near Warsaw three miles south of the city. Kosciusko county fruit grower leads local industry. John Ravenstine of Atwood dies at Hoe Springs aged 70. Philip Alber longtime Wabash resident dies of asthma born in Switzerland 88 years ago who immigrated in 1848. Mrs. W H Burson dies near Roann Wabash county aged 55.�
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John Marr
Warsaw
Kosciusko County
John Ravenstine
Atwood
Hoe Springs
Philip Alber
Wabash
Switzerland
America
W. H. Burson
Roann
Wabash County
New Bank for Wakarusa. Stanford Willards has purchased the
Stanford Willards buys property in Wakarusa to establish a new bank, signaling local financial growth and investment in the town. The deal outlines plans for a modern building and expansion of banking services.
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New Bank For
Wakarusa
Stanford Willards
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