Thieves Still At Large In Stoner Case
No arrests have been made in the Stoner rig theft near Milleraburg though Elkhart residents are under suspicion. Stoner suspects enter Elkhart. two umbrella menders Hall and Murphy remain jailed after their partners fled west along the Lake Shore tracks. Appeals filed in McDonald board bill case. Harman represents him. House approves omnibus public works bill including 75000 for Elkhart. total measure 17405450 with Treasury review of other cities.
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Stoner
Milleraburg
Elkhart
Ira Juday
Fred Stoner
White Pigeon
Lakeshore
Hall
Murphy
Clinton Township
Lake Shore
Cireuit
Charles McDonald
Standard
McDonald
Stone Yard
James L. Harman
Secretary of the Treasury
Goshen City Bans Spitting on Public Walks
In Goshen the city council approved an ordinance banning spitting on sidewalks platforms and steps in public places with a fine not to exceed two dollars. Supporters say it protects health and public decency, letting women walk streets without exposure to tobacco saliva and germs.
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Goshen
Pocket Book Stolen From East Lincoln Residence
Mrs. C. C. Carmien reports a pocket book missing from her home on East Lincoln avenue. Burglars entered Chas. McNight's house at 321 North Main while the family was away and took $3.25 from a purse. A lady’s gold watch and four rings left on a dresser were not taken. Mrs. McNight was in the country and her husband at work at a barber shop.
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C. C. Carmien
Lincoln Avenue
Chas. McNight
North Main Street
Smoke Stack Falls At IXL Co Plant
Daniel Cripe and other workers narrowly escaped injury when a galvanized iron smoke stack fell during removal of scaffolding at the IXL Company plant. The stack was crushed and split in two, causing extensive damage. In other notes, Mayor Darrow drove the first spike for the LaPorte Michigan City electric railroad, with two car loads of steel arriving and $20,000 in equipment contracted.
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IXL Co
Daniel Cripe
Darrow
LaPorte
Michigan City Electric
Argus Bulletin
Carnegie
Logansport
John B. Patterson
Bluffton
Chicago
Ordered Away Band of gypsies removed from town
Marshal Self ordered a camped group of gypsies from near the fair grounds after days of annoyance. Also notes Rev. Cissell will speak on Character Building May 1 at Mrs. Buckley's home. A Jew named Milton Meyer denies theft from McInery & Doran's cigar store. Weather tip urges avoiding stimulants and using Gerbelle flour. Editor Starr and F Alderman are mentioned in local church reference.
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Marshal Self
Fair Grounds
Rev. C. ©. Cissell
Y’s
Buckley
South Main Street
Milton Meyer
South Bend
McInery & Doran
Kabrick's Heroism on Main Street
The LaPorte Argus Bulletin reports Harry Kabrick halted a runaway horse driven by Mrs. Jacob Rose on Main Street. He seized the harness and ended the sprint, though he was struck and winded in the process, demonstrating courage to avert disaster.
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Harry Kabrick
Jacob Rose
Main Street
Property Transfers On South Main Madison Goshen Ninth Mercer
R. D. Benham disposed of his South Main street residence to Geo. H. Evans for 4000 dollars and Evans is to deliver possession at the corner of Madison street. Adella Newcomb sold a Goshen residence to Grace Charnley for 1200 dollars. Mary E. Vinton sold to James W. Robinson the residence at Ninth Street and Mercer Avenue for 750 dollars.
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R. D. Benham
No Election This Year in Millersburg Local Politics
The Millersburg Grit notes no town election is required this year as per law. Citizens show little interest, and candidates may be delayed until next year.
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Millersburg
Out-of-Town Opinions on Goshen Campaign Tactics
The South Bend Times charges the News-Times with injecting personalities into Goshen politics. It argues the electorate favors fair play and civil treatment of reputably aspirants to public positions, suggesting the election outcome will reflect this stance.
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News-Times
South Bend Times
Goshen
McDonald Denies Leaving Ligonier at Congressional Meet
J. E. McDonald editor of the Ligonier Banner attended the congressional convention and disputes the report he is leaving Ligonier. He is weighing an offer from the Indianapolis Sentinel to help publish a two month special edition.
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Kendallville
Howe Military vs Goshen High meet on Worster field
Arrangements for a page ball game between Howe Military Academy and Goshen High School at Worster field on Purl street and Ft Wayne road. Scraper prepared, Tonawanda grounds abandoned, meeting postponed. George E Downey of Aurora sent notices delaying Vincennes meeting to June 11 18. Mayor Deahi of Goshen on program. Funeral Met Walley held in Elkhart.
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Howe Military Academy
Goshen High School
Worsterfield
Purl Street
Ft. Wayne Road
Tonawanda
George E. Downey
Aurora
Municipal League of Indiana
Vincennes
Deahi
Goshen
Forced Into An Apology In City Campaign Fight
A polarized public dispute over a News-Times apology centers on alleged mudsling against George F. Alderman in the mayoral race. The piece accuses the paper of bowing to Republican pressure and urges voters to judge Alderman by his character and civic record. The column also bundles local items about crime, library grants, missing youths, and other city notes.
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George F. Alderman
News-Times
Alderman
Geo. F. Alderman
Republican Party
Democrat
Zook
Red Ribbon Team Defeated by South Bend Nine
Goshen fell 14 to 7 to South Bend in a nontypical ball game. The Blue Ribbons next play Goshen at home against Syracuse on Tuesday. After the game a ball struck Clarence Bemenderfer on the head, knocking him briefly unconscious. Dr Dreese treated him.
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Goshen
South Bend
Syracuse
Clarence Bemenderfer
Dr. Dreese
C. H. Bemenderfer
Marriage Licenses Granted in Chicago Yesterday
Several couples were issued marriage licenses in Chicago yesterday. Herbert L. Payneer from Ligonier aged 31 wed Anna E. Green of Lemars Iowa aged 26. Floyd Gulmeyer of Elkhart 23 married Stella Merrett of Lincoln Neb 19. John F. Davis of Syracuse 24 married Hanna B. Carlson 22. Edward E. Shockley of Elkhart 28 wed Belle Smith of Lakota ND 26.
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Chicago
Herbert L. Payneer
Ligonier
Anna E. Green
Lemars
Iowa
Floyd Gulmeyer
Elkhart
Stella Merrett
Lincoln
Neb
John F. Davis
Syracuse
Hanna B. Carlson
Edward E. Shockley
Belle Smith
Lakota
N.D
Visiting In Washington: Cyrus C and Shafer on pleasure business
Cyrus C Shafer writes from Whatcom Washington that he is on a trip combining pleasure and business. He visits Judge Jerre Neterer an Elkhot county native born on a farm near South West. A small fire at Mrs Kate Warner's South Sixth street home yesterday afternoon caused minor wall paper damage and a $25 loss with insurance through Immel Hess agency. You never heard of Foley's Honey and Tar and not being satisfied. Or J Beeson Halzoutl0e except Saturday Smith.
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Washington
Cyrus C
Shafer
Whatcom
Wash
Jerre Neterer
Elkhot County
South West
Kate Warner
South Sixth Street
Immel & Hess
Foley
J. Beeson
Sherrick Backed For Auditor Post As Aides Named
Warren Bigler of Wabash said to be slated for chief deputy auditor if David Sherrick wins. Sherrick avoids comment on the suggestion. Grant Mitchener of Valparaiso, who aided Sherrick, is also said to be considered for a position.
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Warren Bigler
Wabash
Republican State Committee
David Sherrick
Sherrick
Grant Mitchener
Valparaiso
Abbott Child Ill With Scarlet Fever Quarantined
William Abbott, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Abbott, is ill with scarlet fever at their East Lincoln avenue home. Dr Geo A Whippy, the attending physician, has quarantined the house.
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William
Frank P. Abbott
East
Lincoln Avenue
Geo. A. Whippy
Fred P. Haskins & Sons Propose Cafa ll area Upgrades
City Style plans include enlarging and improving the cafe and adding a string orchestra for the summer season. Patrons would be served in a refined city style.
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Fred P. Haskins & Sons
Arnold announces assembly at McNaughton hall
Mr and Mrs Harry Lee Arnold announce an assembly in McNaughton hall for Monday evening next May 5. Music will be furnished by Sack's orchestra of Ligonier.
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Harry Lee Arnold
McNaughton Hall
Sack
Orchestra of
Ligonier
Married In Elkhart L Goudy and Miss Mary McKerma Tie Knot
Marriage notice from Elkhart reports L Goudy a Lake Shore brake man and Miss Mary McKerma wed in Elkhart last night. Separate item notes Central Union Telephone Company laying new cable in the southeast city area for better service.
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Elkhart
L Goudy
Lake Shore
Mary McKerma
Central Union Telephone Company
Victory won by Miller in Indiana attorney general race
Charles W. Miller built a powerful statewide organization to defeat five rivals for Indiana attorney general. He opened a personal correspondence bureau, dispatched trusted lieutenants to 70 counties, and ran a disciplined campaign that shifted political power to the north, ending with a sweeping victory and praise from supporters. Morgan paroled after forged-check case. details scarce.
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Charles W. Miller
Indiana
Miller
William A. Woods
Francis E. Baker
Goshen
Baker
Charles W
Denison
Woman Dies After Fifty Day Fast in LaGrange
Mrs. Mary Hall died in LaGrange after not eating for fifty days. A doctor had warned over twenty five years ago that she would develop a nose cancer that would cause her death. She believed the prophecy and ceased eating fifty days prior. Post mortem showed her organs were in perfect condition.
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Mary Hall
LaGrange
Dowagiac Seeks Suspect in Assault Case
Ray Davis, a young colored man, sought for aiding in a criminal assault on his bride of weeks, was arrested in Michigan City and brought to Dowagiac on April 24. He allegedly forced William Tritt to the crime, extorted money, and faces rape charges. described as drunk and devilish at the time.
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Ray Davis
Dowagiac
Michigan City
William Tritt
Davis
Britt
Township advisory boards to be elected this year says Hawkins
R O Hawkins attorney for the Republican state committee holds that township advisory boards must be elected this year. He states the law intends first boards in November 1900 second in November 1902 and then every four years. Married in South Bend Clifford Milton Cubbigan and Bird Marie Miller wed at the bride's mother's home Tuesday evening. Bride known in Goshen and visits here often. couple to live in Homestead Pennsylvania after June 1.
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R. O. Hawkins
Republican State Committee
Vanderburg
Goodrich
Hawkins
South Hend
Clifford Milton Cubbigan
Mies Bird Marie Miller
South Bend
Goshen
Mra. Cubbison
Homestead
Fogarty Expected to Win South Bend Mayoral Race
Prediction places Edward J. Fogarty, a former brick mason now noted for steady responsibility, as mayoral winner next Tuesday with labor support backing his campaign in South Bend.
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South Bend
Edward J. Fogarty
Coppes Zook Mutschler Company Files Articles
The Coppes, Zook & Mutschler Company of Nappanee filed articles with the state house. Capital stock is 400090 dollars. Directors are Frank Coppes, John D. Coppes, Albert Mutschler, Daniel Zook and Charles Mutschler. An Old Paper. John Jacob Planett received a German paper from 1872 with his birth notice and is celebrating his birthday. Careless Republicans blames LaPorte Republicans for failing to certify nominations, risking votes.
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Coppes, Zook & Mutschler
John Jacob Planett
Planett
LaPorte Argus
Will Fish at Wawasee Tomorrow
W. C. B. Harrison, Joe Williams, John Williamson and John Sutherlin will travel to Wawasee tomorrow to test their fisherman's luck and return the same evening.
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Wawasee
W. C. B. Harrison
Joe Williams
John Williamson
John Sutherlin
Automobile Party En Route East Passes Through Goshen
Mr and Mrs T A Quinley of Chicago and an attendant traveled through Goshen this morning en route east for advertising purposes. Emma DeCamp was granted a divorce from Ernest DeCamp at Plymouth Tuesday, DeCamp formerly of Nappanee and Bremen and once connected with Goshen Times.
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T. A. Quinley
Chicago
Goshen
Plymouth
Emma DeCamp
Ernest DeCamp
Nappanee
Bremen
Wakarusa Tribune
DeCamp
Goshen Times
Scamp
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E. W. Hess
LaGrange County
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Met Walley
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Bright
Blanche Kershner
Peru
Hartford City
P. K. Tyng & Co
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State Health Board
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Neely, Rathbone and Reeves
Berne
New York
Portland
Bourbon
Howard Staley
Red Ribbon
Smith
Bigler
Dwight H. Hawks
C. C. Albertson
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
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McGarvey & Brown Dentists
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Morgan
Leonard Morgan
Teegarden
Ft. Wayne
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