Temperance Remonstrance Delayed in Goshen Third Ward
The remonstrance against 15 of 17 saloons in Goshen’s Third Ward will not be filed this term, leaving John Snobarger George S. Smith and Ed Rummell to obtain liquor licenses without opposition. Temperance leaders say they need about 179–200 signatures to make the remonstrance effective and will persist until victory.
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Third Ward
Goshen
Batchelor
Commissioners’ Court
John Snobarger
George S. Smith
Ed Rummell
Circuit Court
Iquor
Daniel F. Kauffman
Charles Hewitt
Elwood Starbuck
Primary selection on Plymouth ballots for county and district offices
Democratic candidates for county offices and for judge and prosecuting attorney of the 41st district will be chosen at Plymouth on Saturday in a primary election. Sweet Peas we are handling Again Reugen's Prize Mixture which gave such a fine panna last season.
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41St Judicial District
Plymouth
Urday
Chicago New York Air Line stock cuts par value
Portland Maine dispatch reports the Chicago New York Air Line lowers par value from 100 to 25, issues four new shares for each old share and issues 680000 par of 7 percent cumulative preferred stock. A directorate investigates three receiver ship suits, later vacated by court. Ten miles of track in operation with 36 miles planned by fall LaPorte to Gary. Incorporated 1905 with 25 million authorized capital.
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Portland
Chicago-New York Air Line Company
Maine
Miller
Illinois
George C. Goodrum
Fall River
Mass
Chas. H. Michael
LaPorte
C. Fairfield
Minneapolis
Gary
Engagement announced for Miss Hale and Mr McBride of Elkhart
Miss Bennis Hale daughter of John Hale announced her engagement to Guy T. McBride of Elkhart at a North Main street dinner. McBride works with the Davis Acetylene Company in Elkhart and the wedding is planned for June.
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Bennis Hale
John Hale
Guy T. McBride
Elkhart
Miss Hale
North Main Street
McBride
Davis Acetylene Company
Mushrooms Warn Milford Residents About Poisonous Varieties
Charley Kelly and Milford Mall alert readers as mushroom season starts. Caution urged in selecting fungi with hollow trunks and umbrella shapes identified as poisonous.
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Charley Kelly
Milford Mall
Destructive April 1883 Storm Hits Mississippi and South
The Democrat notes a late April 1883 storm across Mississippi and other southern states, claiming it matched last week’s destruction with hundreds killed and widespread property damage.
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the Democrat
Mississippi
Cooking Club Enlarged and Subscription Price Hiked
The Cooking Club issued by Thomas A. Starr has been enlarged and improved in many ways. The yearly subscription price increased from 50 cents to 1 dollar. The current issue is unusually attractive and interesting.
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Cooking Club
Thomas A. Starr
Oswald Motor Works Moves Into New Factory
The Oswald Motor Works relocate to a cement block building south of Madison street near the Big Four tracks. The elegant, spacious new quarters promise a bright future and capacity for a large business.
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Oswald Motor Works
Madison Street
Jury case in Elkhart Superior Court continued to Wednesday
The Elkhart superior court jury, originally set to report Monday, is postponed to Wednesday due to other business before Judge Vanfleet. A report notes the court proceeding amid local activity and mentions the Feeland gravel pit being used by the Baltimore & Ohio railroad with Milford men employed.
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Elkhart Superior Court
Vanfleet
Feeland Pit
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Feeland
Milford
Teachers Fill Goshen College Spring Term Roster
Many teachers join Goshen College as spring term opens, with nineteen more taking up normal work after area schools closed. High school graduates and those from Marion normal Manchester college and several local high schools strengthen the program. Summer term expected to draw larger attendance, with ten weeks of six-day weeks ending August 21 before county institutes begin.
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Goshen College
State Normal School
Marion Normal
Manchester College
South Bend
Goshen
Nappanee
Albion
Berne
Topeka
Shipshewana
Detroit to Indianapolis electric line eyed in negotiations
Indian a traction syndicate representatives have surveyed the Toledo and Indiana railway owned by a receiver to gain control. They plan to take over the property when sold and complete the Detroit Toledo Indianapolis link by building a 26 mile track to connect the segments.
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Detroit
Toledo
Indianapolis
Indiana Traction Syndicate
Toledo and Indiana Railway
Fire destroys goods in Bilkhart store
Rat chewed open a box of matches at A. F. Underwood’s general store in Bilkhart. A blaze caused by the incendiary accident ruined goods valued at about 2400 dollars with $2000 worth of dry goods a total loss.
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A. F. Underwood
Bilkhart
Receiver Appointed for Star Publishing Co in Indiana
Judge Anderson of the federal court named George C. Hitt of Indianapolis as receiver for Star Publishing Co which issues the Stars in Indianapolis Muncie and Terre Haute Dan G Reid of New York claims a $231,703 debt and seeks sale of the newspapers and plants. Reid cites a $249,749 loan with only $29,000 repaid and insufficient working capital. The editor A A McCormick was rejected as receiver due to his ties to the company.
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Star League
George C. Hitt
Indianapolis
Anderson
Star Publishing Co
Stars
Muncie
Terre Haute
Dan. G. Reid
New York
A. A. McCormick
McCormick
Inspector Wall Probes Anonymous Letters in Pierceton
Postoffice Inspector Wall from Marion spends days in Pierceton investigating anonymous letters sent through the local office. He has received full information and an arrest is probable. The Warsaw mailer of the chain letters has been identified by her employer who warned the writer.
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Pierceton
Postofice
Wall
Marion
Warsaw
Death of Dr Aldrich Tells of Cleveland Died
Dr Charles Aldrich died in Cleveland Ohio on Wednesday. A former well known Middlebury resident he practiced medicine there about 26 years ago and was a noted alienist. He was married to Miss Jessie Hutchinson who survives him. Ayers of Johnson and Son plans move to Bangor Michigan to engage in grain business.
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Aldrich
Charles Aldrich
Cleveland
Middlebury
Jessie Hutchinson
Michigan
L. M. Ayers
Johnson & Son
Bangor
Mich
Weather Update Reports Light Snow in Goshen and Cold Air
Snow fell in Goshen yesterday but not in large quantities amid ongoing cold weather. Kendallville notes cool conditions as the national gathering plans an August Boston event with uncertain timing and details.
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Bnow
Goshen
Kendallville U. R. K
P's
Boston
Pcos
Marie Ir
Republican Convention Looms in St Joseph Elkhart Areas
In St Joseph and Elkhart counties tensions rise over a Republican congressional nomination. Delegates total 119 with St Joseph 40 and Elkhart 25. Possible candidates include Barnyart Peters Weiser Shively Wise Miller Moorman and Wurzer. talks of a short term seat and race dynamics continue.
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Romig
St. Joseph
Plymouth
Congress
H. A. Barnyart
Rochester
R. Z. Peters
Knox
W. A Weiser
South
St. Joseph County
Elkhart
Kosciusko
Fulton
Marshall
Pulaski
Starke
Perry Smith
Warsaw
A. G. Graham
South Bend
Wilson Roose
Miller
F. H. Wurzer
Mr. Miller
Mr. Moorman
Milford contractor tests new concrete railroad tie on Winona line
Co. L. Ruse of Milford has invented a concrete railroad tie to test on the Warsaw Peru extension of the Winona line. The tie will also be installed on the B. and O. and Big Four at Milford Junction. Ruse says each tie will cost about $1, roughly 20 cents more than a white oak tie.
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Co. L. Ruse
Milford
Winona
Beyerle Opens Music Store in Jefferson Theatre Block
Will H Beyerle in partnership with Hallett and Davis piano company opens a music store today in the Jefferson theatre block north of the theater entrance. Beyerle stock moved from the north half of the R D Benham building to the new location. C B Kishler representing Hallett and Davis closes the deal.
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Will H. Beyerle
Hallett & Davis Piano Company
Jefferson Theatre
Beyerle
R. D. Benham
C. B. Kishler
Hallett & Davis Company
Traveler barred from railroad crossing recovery by sudden fright ruling
Indiana appellate court holds a traveler who, startled, rushes across a railroad track as an approaching locomotive arrives cannot recover damages from the railroad company due to lack of fault or negligence. The decision underscores the duty to exercise caution at crossings and the limited liability of railroads for sudden, unpreventable incidents.
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Indiana
Bennett Heads North Indiana Delegation at General Conference
Dr Henry W Bennett presiding elder of the Goshen district travels to Baltimore to attend the general conference of the Methodist church where he serves as chairman of the North Indiana delegation.
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Henry W. Bennett
Goshen
North Indiana
Baltimore
The
Methodist Church
Dr. Bennett
Chicago Forgery Suspect Arrested in Warsaw and Chicago
J. C. Young is under arrest in Chicago for forgery. He is believed to have forged a draft on Ben W. Warren at Columbia City and another on W. W. Reed of the Hays hotel in Warsaw.
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Chicago
J. C. Young
Ben W. Warren
Columbia City
W. W. Reed
Hays Hotel
Warsaw
Be Phos Tea and Coffee House Offers Better Value
Your Home Tea and Coffee House pledges superior goods for less money than distant agents. All items are guaranteed. Dangler's Tea and Coffee House, Be Phos.
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Dangler’s
Lake Shore's Losses Tied to State Tax Board Evidence
A Lake Shore representative told the state tax board that freight earnings fell in January by 619,894.74 and February by 995,888.50 while operating expenses dropped only 472,716. over three months ending April the freight earnings drop vs last year totaled 1,327,011.60. He noted rising assessments, high idle equipment, and the large tax burden in Elkhart County, with Indiana taxes this year about 35,000 more than last year and 93 percent of equipment idle.
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Lake Shore
State Tax Board
Indiana
Indiana County
Elkhart County
Bijou Theatre Fire in Elkhart injures operator
A fire at the Bijou theatre in Elkhart last night at 10 o clock burned Jay French in the right hand as a film caught fire. Six spectators escaped through exits without a crowd. Theatre owner James Carlson was ordered to close until the machine cage is lined with sheet iron. Deputy inspector Peter J. Cline and Mayor Greene vow to keep the venue closed until legal requirements are met. Pianist Miss Silkwood remained at the piano and played so vigorously that the small audience did not panic.
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Elkhart
Jay French
James Calson
Peter J. Cline
South Bend
Greene
Miss Silkwood
New Paris Sale Day Draws Farmers and Town Firms
New Paris hosts a sale day next Saturday inviting business men to display a wide ring of goods at low prices. Farmers are asked to bring any livestock to sell or exhibit free of charge, aiming to attract a large crowd.
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New Paris
Good Performance Last Night at the Jefferson
The Partello company presented Under Two Flags at the Jefferson with unusually strong acting and staging. The production was described as creditable to a company performing at one price, reflecting high quality for the venue.
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Partello
the Jefferson
No Frost Despite Weather Forecast
Despite predictions, there was no frost last night and fruit prospects look good for the season with healthy trees and favorable temperatures.
Lion Store Announces Men’s Suit Sale in Wide Range
The Lion Store promotes a Saturday sale offering 100 men’s suits in various styles and patterns at 8.68 each, with salts previously priced at 12.50. Elvery’s items will be marked down for the event.
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Gale
Elvery
Lion
Miller Wins Kosciusko County GOP Candidacy Push
In Kosciuska County C. W. Miller secures a Republican nomination bid as he promotes his congressional candidacy amid local party activities.
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Kosealuska County
C. W. Miller
Kosciuska County
Injured Man In Booth Ben ty Hospital In AL
A man identified as E Frank 16 Wos is hospitalized in Booth Ben ty Alabama after an auto accident. Dr Eisenbeiss also injured cannot leave home due to a shoulder injury. Mrs Frank’s husband Jo and John W Fieldhouse are mentioned in the unfolding saga. Doctors express uncertainty about Mr Frank’s recovery.
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Pital
Booth Benty
O’elock
Saga
Enumeration shows increase in city population
Lloyd Binkley and J. G. Knox completed the school enumeration of the city with L. B. Whippy in charge. Total figures reached 2 546, up from 2 483 last year, a gain of 65, regarded as a good showing given current conditions.
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Lloyd Binkley
J. G. Knox
Bluff ton church set for dedication on May tenth
The new Reformed church at Bluffton will be dedicated May 10. Noble county notes report deaths from Avilla to Albion, school honors, accidents, and local business moves.
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Garrett
Cripps Miner
Mra
Daugloway
Huff
Cof Gres
White
Morse
Emerick
Kosciusko County
Kinch
John Kinch
Warthrown
Costra
Elizabeth Weles
iInma
Lagrange County Infirmary
van Buren Township
Misha
Knights of Hall
Mishawaka
Shen
Remonstrance
Temperance Forces
Jack Harris
County Infirmary
Hikhart
Stephens
Jack
Guy Beich
Edyth
Myrtle Cover
Colorado
Clarence Cobbum
David Cobbum
Ethel McKibben
George McKibben
N. B. Mathes
Cobburn
Big Four
Mary Hafer
William C. Hafer
South Seventh Street
Edward D. Chipman
Hawke. Hardware Co
Normal School
Toledo & Indiana Electric Lines
Pega Democrats
Remalnéta
Puzzie
New Music Store
Railroad
Phos
Binou Theatre
Paris
C, E. Frank
New Reformed Church
Bluffton
David Monger
Avilla
Jesse Lower
Auburn
Bert Swigart
Sarah Moore
Robert Moore
Rome City
Lyman Babcock
Kendallville
Carl Hardenbrook
Noble County
Benj
Samuel Krelg
South Whitley
Curtis Merriman
Bluitton High School
Columbia University
Abraham J. Beery
Adams County
Decatur
Ohio
Roy Wauburn
Brimfield
Emanuel Anspaugh
Mra. Anspaugh
Sycamore Hall
Virgil Tood
Edwin Yoder
Walter Yoder
Bessie Bender
Iva Bowsher
Dee Yoder
Melvin Plank
Philo Eddy
Samuel Fash
Byron Price
Robert Guseman
Dosla A. Guseman
Grant
Lake Erie
Guseman
Doula
Hartford City
Howell Pontia
Ita
Goshen Cube
Eagles
Derick
Lockings
K. Saylor
Ag Soul
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