Campaign Nears End in Goshen Municipal Race
The Goshen municipal campaign enters its final stretch with voters set to cast ballots next Tuesday. Democrats predict a big victory as Republicans acknowledge danger to much of their ticket while Alderman supporters claim broad GOP backing. campaigns step up hustling until polls close at 6 pm.
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Goshen
Republican Party
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News-Times
George F. Alderman
Council
Alderman
Bradford Jr. Died From Injuries in ML Accident
William A. Bradford Jr. died from injuries after a spoke mill accident in Paragould Arkansas. He was 20, born in Goshen and lived with his parents there before moving to Paragould 14 years ago. Survived by parents and two sisters Mrs. Boylan and Mrs. McDowell. Funeral in Goshen at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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J. B. Avera
Paragould
Ark
William A. Bradford, Jr
William A. Bradford
Goshen
Lake Shore
Bradford
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Belle Bradford
Fisherman Rescued After Lake Wawasee Plunge
John Sutherlin toppled from a boat into Lake Wawasee and was recovered by fellow anglers. The water reportedly rose as he entered, though he disputes the claim, saying his body displaced the water he consumed. He was revived on shore.
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John Sutherlin
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Howe Military Academy Beaten 7 to 4 At Tontawanda Grounds
Howe Military Academy of Lima Indiana visited Tontawanda to play baseball. Local high school players escorted the visitors to the diamond and the game ended 7 to 4 in favor of the home team. Other morning games saw Cosmo Juniors beat Catholic school 7 to 4 and South Side Stars defeat North Side Tigers 14 to 8 at Ariel grounds.
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Michigan
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Tonawanda
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West Goshen
South Side Stars
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Enumeration Completed Shows City Population Rise
L Burr Whippy and George M Swank finished the city enumeration and handed reports to Secretary D L Miller. The total is 2101 up from 1934 last year a gain of 167 with 1099 females and 1002 males. Three colored males of school age noted. At usual calculation the population would be about 8500.
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George M. Swank
D. L. Miller
Court grants change of venue in Beerson case to Elkhart county
In LaGrange circuit court Henry H Beerson and Solomon Y Kurtz replevin case, change of venue to Elkhart county. The Coppes Zook Mutchler Incorporation filed with County Recorder Peddycard. capital stock 400000 in 4000 shares of 100 each. Incorporators include Coppes Coppes Mutchier Zook Harrold Zook Mutchier. life 50 years. earnings to be divided annually with over 12 percent set aside in a special fund.
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Solomon Y. Kurtz
LaGrange
Elkhart County
Coppes, Zook & Mutchler
Peddycard
Frank Coppes
John Coppes
Albert Mutchier
Daniel Zook
Harrold
City Council Shows How Goshen Finances Improve
The Goshen News reports June 18 1901 that the city council’s meeting featured committee reports on water works and light finance and claims sidewalks bridges and the fire department. The records claim municipal plants are well managed and valuable, with critics urged to read carefully and grant fair credit.
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Goshen
Democratic Council
Goshen News
Hamilton
Water Works and Light Committee
RAILROAD MEN COMING TO REVIEW Goshen-Fort Wayne Route
St Louis promoters led by James Lynch arrive to inspect the Goshen Fort Wayne line route. A contractor will accompany the party and a road construction contract is expected to be let soon. Lynch stays several days awaiting a definite decision amid rumors and stalled material shipments. Local items note Monolith Cement Co. asset seizures and various community notices from Bristol and nearby areas.
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James Lynch
Rothwell Company
St. Louis
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Lynch
City finances show debt drop and bold plans for 1917
The Goshen notes the city’s total debt at 103,174.36 dollars, down 8,965.55 in the last year. It outlines how funds are raised and spent, and projects over 14,000 dollars in potential debt reduction next year. The article praises the waterworks and electric light system as a model of efficiency. It also reports on business matters including a Mexican rubber plantation venture inspection and local real estate bargains.
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Kelly Council
Garvin
Will J. Schult
Shafer
Special Church Notices March services and love feast
First Church of Christ Scientist holds March services at March Hall East Washington Street with readings on Adam and Fallen Man. Reading rooms open daily 3 to 5 at 202 West Washington Street. Tomorrow first quarterly love feast and communion at First M E church love feast 9 30 communion 10 30 pastor preaches 7 30. Quarterly meeting at Fifth Avenue M E church with love feast 9 30 am sermon 10 30 am and 7 30 pm communion led by pastor. Rev Kemp absent. Public invited. Sunday morning at First Baptist Rev W P Pearce preaches on flowers with distribution to sick and aged. evening sermon to a pertinent question. young men choir of eight voices sings.
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Scientist
March Hall
East Washington Street
Weat
Washington Street
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Fifth Avenue M. E
Kemp
First Baptist
Wm. P. Pearce
Pearce
Fleming's Clean Up Sparks Senate Investor Alarm
Indiana state Senator Steve Fleming, a Fort Wayne Democrat, faced scrutiny after insiders disclosed a stake in Louisville and Nashville railroad shares. Fleming reportedly bought 1,000 shares following a tip and later sold for a $17,000 gain, though he had not been known as a financier.
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Indianapolis Sun
Steve Fleming
Pierpont Morgan
Fleming
Fort Wayne
Morgan
Louisville & Nashville
Marion man buys Major Fitzgerald property on Eleventh street
Daniel Wry of Marion Indiana purchases the Major Fitzgerald property on South Eleventh Street for $1,000 through Immel & Hess agency. Wry, a life insurance agent, plans to move here and is in town buying furniture.
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Daniel Wry
Marion
Ind
Fitzgerald
South Eleventh Street
Wry
City election results show ward margins and mayoral vote
Four years ago Mayor Deah won by 284 votes as 2012 ballots were cast. First ward leans Democratic by 144, Second by 52, Third by 47, Fourth by 35, Fifth by 6. Council winners include Butterfield 77 in Ward 1 Kohler 63 in Ward 2 Slate 14 in Ward 3 Mishler 32 in Ward 3 Stoutenour 11 in Ward 4 Kronk 36 in Ward 5.
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Stoutenour
Kronk
Rohrer Returns After Missing Son Rumor in South
Jacob D. Rohrer travels south to verify rumors of Norman J. Rohrer’s whereabouts. A stranger was arrested for drunkenness and jailed. The telegraph reports a demented man lodged in jail and Mr. Rohrer immediately departed to investigate.
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Norman J. Rohrer
Rohrer
The Fate Of Dr Montgomery Rumors Reported
The Elkhart Review notes Mr Shields reports to Trustee Grosh that he can no longer care for Dr Montgomery as funds are exhausted. He states the doctor began drinking ten weeks ago and is now suffering tremens.
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The
Elkhart Review
Shields
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Dr. Montgomery
Monolith Cement promoter tied to electric railway bid
H. H. Warner of Coldwater Michigan, early promoter for Monolith Portland Cement Co, is linked with Dr Stewart of Coldwater seeking electric railway franchises here. Is his involvement in both ventures mere coincidence.
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Bristol
H. H. Warner
Coldwater
Mich
Portland Cement Co., Ltd
Dr. Stewart
Elkhart Union Aims To Elevate Local Musicians Pay
Elkhart musicians plan to form a union next Wednesday with Barney Young and Hobart Davis leading, charter secured through C. G. Conn, and affiliation with the National Federation of Musicians. The move aims to improve pay for orchestras and bands across theatres clubs and social events, with Goshen musicians likely to join. Alexander Dotson dies at 76 in Elkhart this morning after long residence, survived by six children. his wife preceded him years ago. Elkhart Democrats feel confident in victory next Tuesday as Charlies T. Greene's mayoral win is conceded in some quarters. A Lake Shore No. 15 westbound wreck in the East causes two hours late. mixed reports say No. 3 hit a freight near Buffalo and 13 mail clerks were involved but unharmed.
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Barney Young
Hobart Davis
Hon. C. G. Conn
National Federation of Musicians
Goshen
Elkhart Union
Alexander Dotson
Charlies T. Greene
Buffalo
Decatur Carpenters Win Wage Advance and Avoid Strike
A group of Decatur carpenters secured an advance in wages and will not strike. Other items note Hartford City mail delivery launch, Huntington business group plans a knitting mill, and several local incidents and charity efforts including the Wolf Lake fire relief and a penitentiary inmate’s donation.
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Hartford City
Huntington
Robert Lambert
Liberty Township
Wells County
Eli H. Butler
Winchester
Goshen Booms as Factories Run and Struggle for Workers
The item notes men are scarce while factories operate at full force and overtime. It highlights Goshen’s booming economy and the urgent need for additional help to meet labor demand.
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Goshen
Goshen Shaped by Spring Beauty and Local Products
The article praises Goshen as exceptionally beautiful this season with fine foliage and a springlike spirit. It highlights Rocky Mountain Tea for 35 cents from Dwight H. Hawks and notes Masury's paint sold by Hawke Hardware Co for many years, reflecting long‑standing local commerce.
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Dwight H. Hawks
Masury
Hawke Hardware Co
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