Michigan City Leads In Northern Indiana Meet At Lesh Farm
Elkhart holds 10 points as Laporte, Goshen, South Bend and Hammond trail in the third annual inter scholastic track meet. At 3:15 scores show Michigan City 13 to LaPorte 12, Goshen 8, Elkhart 10, Hammond 6, South Bend 54. About 2,000 spectators attended as 75 contestants competed across 14 events with a wind dampening start but a lively crowd.
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Michigan City
LaPorte
Nnee Elkhart
Goshen
Hammond
South Bend
Northern Indiana Athletic Association
Lesh Farm
Elkhart
Hains
Wabash Colleges
Starrer
Woodmansco Tn
University
Neff
Blavpehard
Batley
Flel
Hedgepeth
Coshen
Turner
Rittenewer
Weint and
Gorsline
Kizer
Cart
Kessler
Jenks
Nymeer
Groshen
Lynch
Wreatherhead
Bowser
Morrice
Goldstein
Evers
Lesh
Joe H. Lesh
Dislocated Shoulder After Roller Run Incident
John D. Bruler employed by George Riley was on a roller drive on Fifth Street north of the Thomas residence when he fell and dislocated his shoulder during the activity.
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John D. Bruler
George Riley
Thomas
Fifth Street
Land Under Water Loan Swindle Reported in Indiana
An investigation in Laporte uncovers a possible swindle by Wesley H. Cook who obtained a $5,000 loan from W Marrow of Portland Oregon. Cook allegedly showed title to 449 acres of land with 455 acres underwater at Lake Michigan. The mortgage was not made, Cook vanished, and Marrow, a speculator, seeks recovery.
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Oans
Mran
Wesley H. Cook
Lami
Marrow
Cook
Wester H. Cook
Vaudeville season ends at Jefferson theatre Tonight
The ten cent vaudeville season at the Jefferson theatre closes tonight after a brief run. High costs and low patronage led to cancellation of planned acts though Uncle Tom’s Cabin company and a May 25 lecture by Christian Scientists remain on the schedule. Manager Commers promises strong bookings for next season including The Lion and the Mouse, with Westward expansion via the Warsaw Goshen line allowing more area residents to attend.
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Jefferson Theatre
Ikkreators
Jefferson
McArl
AI W. Maria
Christian Scientists
Commers
New York
Sonithers
Goshenites
Warsaw
Goshen
Milford
New Paris
Jeusburg
Jeffersouw
Knickerbocker
Sommers
Marion
Elkhart
South Bend
Grand Rapids
Mansfield
Elks Interurban Excursion To South Bend Fair
A Goshen Elks party of about 10 rode an interurban car to South Bend to attend a weeklong Elks fair that closes tonight. The visitors were royally entertained by a parade and bands, with the new temple inspected around two o clock.
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Goshen Elks
South Bend
Elks
Niehiy
Meet Tonight Over Transit Rights in Elfoort
City officials and company representatives gather tonight to discuss traction rights and service extensions to Wolfe's addition and McNaughton Pork. The Northern Indiana Company offers 35 minute service as Bucklen's team attends to contest the deal.
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Northern Indiana
Wolfe
McNaughton Pork
H. FE. Bucklen
Dea
Prize drills winners at Warsaw announced
The Whoaight Tem Diars prize drills at Warsaw concluded with Raper Commandery of Indianapolis taking first prize by a score of Ss points. Franklin Commandery was close with SO.0n points, and Knightstown Commandery ranked third with SI points.
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Warsaw
Raper Commandery
Indianapolis
Franklin Commandery
Knightstown Commandery
Mortuary notices from Elkhart area deaths listed
Mortuary notices report Alice Axtell 53 died of neuralgia of the heart at home in Elkhart. Survived by husband Samuel and two sisters. Helen Gonser three died in Nappanee. Elizabeth Replogie 57 died at county infirmary. Funeral details set for Pleasant View church and Pine Creek cemetery with interment there.
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Anxtell
Alice Axtell
Elkhart
Samuel Axtell
Gonser
Helen
Warren Gonser
Nappanee
Progressive Brethren Church
Replogie
Elizabeth Replogie
David
Jefferson Township
Frank
Samuel
Lagrange County
Pleasant View Church
Pine Creek Cemetery
McKean Block Sold to S F Spohn
The McKean block at 415 South Main Street was sold to S F Spohn of Goshen for 22.40 dollars net cash by Mrs. Kit McKean. Milo Stark negotiated the sale. The Elkhart Review calls it one of the best business properties in the city and congratulates Mr Spohn on his investment.
Bids Rejected for Northeast Hikhart Sewer Project
The board of public works rejected the two bids for the Northeast Hikhart sewer. Northern Construction Co. bid 20,561.83 dollars and James Hesley of Chicago bid 25,551.28 dollars. Engineer Smith’s estimate was 17,516.75 dollars.
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Hikhart
Board of Public Works
Northern Construction Co
James Hesley
Chicago
Smith
City Medical Society Meeting Reports Busy Attendance
The City Medical Society met last night in Dr. F. M. Ibrig's office. No papers were read. routine business was transacted. Attendance was exceptionally good.
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Medical Society
City Medical Society
F. M. Ibrig
Wool Receipts Light As Farmers Expect Higher Prices
Receipts of wool by dealers this year have been light and farmers anticipate slower marketing of their crop with confidence of higher prices in the future.
Demonstration of Chi Chemical Varnishing at Bloughs
Invitation to Blough Bros and Mehl for a May 15 demonstration of the Chi Chemical system for varnishing and graining old floors and furniture at the store.
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Blough Bros. and
Mehl
Bridge on North Pitt Street found rotten stringers
The North Pitt Street bridge over Rock Run is in unsafe condition after rotten stringers were found supporting the bridge floor. The structure has not been closed but users are advised to proceed with caution and the issue has been referred to the board of county commissioners for immediate action.
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North Pitt Street
Rock Run
Board of County Commissioners
Locust Warning Talks of Fifteenth Brood Invasion
W S Blatchley warns residents in southern and western tier counties about the expected arrival of the fifteenth brood of locusts. He forecasts they will appear soon after weather settles, though not in sufficient numbers to cause major trouble. Blatchley notes 22 broods occur each year.
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W. S. Blatchley
Mr. Blatchley
McCall Arraigned in Chicago for Check Forgery
George McCall, the LaPorte check forger, will face Judge Tuthill in Chicago. Described as a slick crook, he has been posing as insane with limited success. Authorities say he once feigned insanity in Kansas and escaped from prison en route to an asylum.
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George McCall
LaPorte
Tuthill
Chicago
McCall
Kansas
Sink Holes Open on Valley Spur Line Near La Grange
About 50 feet of fill for the spur of the Valley line near the Mec Coy land in the north end of La Grange sank into peat bog. Several sink holes on the valley line are causing confusion and trouble.
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Mec- Coy
Lagrange
Goshen Delegation to Boston for Christian Science Church Dedication
A group from Goshen will travel to Boston to attend the June 10 dedication of the new Christian Science church. Among the travelers are Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Kline, Mrs. Mate Thompson, and Mrs. W. H. Sims.
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Goshen
Boston
Mass
New Christian Science Church
S. W. Kline
Mate Thompson
W. H. Sims
Fruit Growers Assess Cold Weather Damage
Fruit Growers report considerable damage from recent cold weather though most buds were not far enough advanced to suffer.
Beautiful Goshen Indiana's Handsome City Appeal
Goshen presents itself as one of Indiana's handsomest cities with vivid foliage and well kept streets, maintaining its handsome city claim as spring enhances every avenue.
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Goshen
Indiana
Gresage's Shoe Polish Offers Low First Class Prices
Save money by buying your shoe polish at Gresage's where all first class makes it priced well below others.
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Gresage’s
Goshen to gain interurban loop center status
Mayor Lowry signed the loop ordinance granting by the common council to the Northern Indiana Railway company. The South Eighth street extension from Lincoln avenue to Douglas street will begin soon, with crews to operate. By mid June the improvements should be completed, boosting Goshen as an interurban center. Wilber I. Stone, the companys attorney, is credited for obtaining city service benefits.
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Lowry
Northern Enndiana Railway Company
Common Council
South Eighth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Douglas Street
Goshen
Jume
Joes
Aioer
Wilber I. Stonex
Lost will found disposing of Kosciusko estate
A lost will found in Warsaw belongs to Tas Gate Pred Myers. It valued the estate at about $20,000 with about $29,000 in property noted in the instrument. It left property to his wife and son Silas but gave nothing to son George. Attorney A G Wood prepared it. Myers, who went to California, left papers with him and later could not be located. Probate failed, and Silas was named administrator as Myers was treated intestate.
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Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Tas Gate
Myers
Silas
George
A. G. Wood
California
Wout
Effort to Remove Lagrange Postmaster Dyer
Postoffice Inspector G B Moore from Toledo investigated charges against Lagrange Postmaster R P Dyer. Details unclear, but moves to oust Dyer proceed despite no official recommendation as term ends April 27. Congressmen Gilbert and local activity raise questions about motives, while inspectors withhold case facts.
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Postoffice
G. Bo Moore
Toledo
Ohio
Lagrange
R. P. Dyer
Deer
Gilbert
Fort Wayne
Post Office
Moore
Streets and Alleys Committees Urge City Cleanliness Drive
Commercial Exchange committees appointed to promote cleanliness in the city meet at the home of D A Sanders. Members discuss improving waste disposal and propose mayoral action to end street ashes and refuse. Prosecution planned for repeat offenders and broad citizen cooperation urged.
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The
Commercial Exchange
Thedast Mighe
D. A. Sanders
Carnival Coming To Goshen By Hoosier Amusement Co
Arrangements set for a Goshen carnival in the week spanning May 2 to June 2. The Rowell lot on West Lincoln avenue will host the event where Hoosier Amusement, owned by Chris Zimmerman of Indianapolis and Henry M. Long of Fort Wayne, will present ten pay shows. Last season the company reported excellent business and satisfaction.
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Hoosier Amusement Company
Goshen
Rowell
West Lincoln Avenue
Hoosier Company
Chris Zimmerman
Indianapolis
Henry M. Long
Fort Wayne
North Webster men plead guilty in Warsaw court
Emanuel Hamman of North Webster pleaded guilty to liquor law violation before Judge Royse in Warsaw and owes 35.10 including 20 fine and costs. Byron Gathrop of North Webster also pleaded guilty to poor law violation, with total costs and fine 20.45, which he paid.
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Emanuel Hamman
North Webster
Royse
Warsaw
Byron Gawthrop
Boy Bitten by Dog in Middlebury Incident
Four year old Carl Jones son of Frank Jones of Middlebury was badly bitten and chewed in the back of the head by Stephen Miller's dog. The dog was killed by Mr Miller after the incident and a doctor treated the boy’s wounds.
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Carl
Frank Jones
Middlebury
Stephen Miller
Knights Templars Target Warsaw Conclave Date Change
Assurances at the Knights Templars meeting in Warsaw set the conclave for two years hence and indicated a tentative shift of next year’s event to June to allow travel and ceremonies in better weather.
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Knights Templars
Warsaw
Bucklen Rejected by Lagrange Board Over Traction Rights
H. E. Bucklen has been turned down by the Lagrange town board on traction matters, at least temporarily. He seeks exclusive rights and may pursue further steps.
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Lagrange
Remains Arrived for Mrs Lovina Pritchard Burial
The remains of Mrs Lovina Pritch ard who died in Missouri arrived at Milleraburg at noon for burial. The funeral will be held tomorrow.
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Lovina Pritchard
Missouri
Milleraburg
Death of eight year old boy dragged by colt
A boy of eight in William Heagh’s home area near Warsaw or southeast of Warsaw was pulled by a repeating colt while reading a colt along the highway. Onlookers saw the rope trailing, noticing the child had wrapped a rope around his neck and was dragged a distance of about 74 rods before the colt stopped.
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William Heagh
Warsaw
Swede Torbahl Dies on Locomotive Job at 52
Agiren Torbahl aged 52, employed by the Lake Shore in Elkhart, collapsed and died of heart disease while tightening bolts on a locomotive. He was planning to visit his native land. Survived by his wife, two sons, two brothers and three sisters.
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Agiren Torbahl
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Court House Tax Collections and Divorce Case Details
Since April 21 the county treasurer’s current tax receipts total 94.85 14 with 157.74 in delinquent taxes paid. Deputy Croop and assistants handled it. Perry L Turner for Sarah D Heaton of Elkhart sues John M Heaton for divorce. They wed Jan 1 1902 and separated Feb 6 1996. Cruel and inhuman treatment alleged. The defendant allegedly attacked with a pocket knife and tried to cut her throat with a razor.
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Croop
Perry L. Turner
Sarah D. Heaton
Elkhart
John M. Heaton
Hood's Sarsaparilla Tonic Proclaimed for Health Balance
An old ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla maintains health balance, prevents sickness, and boosts appetite, strength, and endurance. It argues early use preserves health, comparing timely treatment to the saying a stitch in time saves nine.
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Hood
Expert valued Elkhart Water Co. plant near two years ago
A man close to Elkhart municipal affairs revealed that an expert visited the city to appraise the Water Co. plant. After inspecting the pumping station and mains, the valuation was set just under $200,000. Walter Brown, who led the city council at the time, arranged the expert’s visit.
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Elkhart
Shively Takes Chair at Democratic State Convention
Ex congressman Shively will preside at the Democratic state convention in June and will confront the keynote speech by Congressman Brick. He is noted as at home on tariff questions and described as having a sharp dissecting knife for debate.
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Shively
South Bend
Brick
Personality of the Speaker Edward A Kimball in Chicago science work
Edward A Kimball a native of Buffalo New York and former Chicago manufacturer rebuilt his life after severe illness through Christian Science. He has served as reader lecturer practitioner and five years as teacher at Massachusetts Metaphysical College. He will address Christian Science at Jefferson Theatre Monday evening. public lecture free by First Church of Christ Scientist of this circle.
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Edward A. Kimball
C. S
Buffalo
Chicago
Massachusetts Metaphysical College
Kimball
Jefferson Theatre
First Church of Christ
Found Dead in South Bend Man from Fort Wayne Firm
William T. Lamb aged TL went to South Bend to sell can openers for a Fort Wayne concern and was found dead in his room at the Bonniker house. He had been ill for two to three days, a physician was summoned yesterday, and efforts were made to save him. Lamb said his home was in Van Wert Ohio. Chief McWeeny seeks relatives. Body moved to Yerrick undertakers. If unclaimed, county pays burial in a city cemetery.
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William T. Lamb
South Bend
Fort Warne
Bonniker House
Lamb
Mr. Lamb
van Wert
Ohio
McWeeny
Yerrick
North Side Tigers top Vern Rodibaugh in 7-3 win
The North Side Tigers defeated Vern Rodibaughs squad 7 to 3 at the Ariel baseball diamond. Tigers lineup featured W Kyle and L Kyle in the catching and pitching roles, with J Powers at first and Frank Casey at second. Rodibaughs team included C Kinney behind the plate and Rodi baugh on the mound, with Wiseman and Beers at infield and Henry Weinstein in right field.
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North Side Tigers
Ariel
Vern Rodibaugh
Tigers
W. Kyle
L. Kyle
J. Powers
Frank Casey
L. Powers
Ed. Minnus
Orie Ridenour
H. Romaine
Harold Howard
Rodibaugh
C. Kinney
Wiseman
H. Beers
Mack Marks
Eugene Zollinger
Don Gorham
H. Becker
Henry Weinstein
Mill sale transfers Middlebury plant to Boville of Plainwell
A. J. Knepp sells Middlebury Mill and waterpower to Samuel F. Boville of Plainwell Michigan for 8090 dollars. Boville and his son in law J. J. Johnson will operate the mill around June 1. Knepp keeps the residence and 80 acre farm and remains in Middlebury.
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A. J. Knepp
Middlebury
Samuel F. Boville
Plainwell
Mich
Indiana Independent Telephone convention set in Indianapolis
The Indiana Independent Telephone association will hold its annual convention in Indianapolis on May 17 and 18. The group includes officers and members from independent telephone companies across the state.
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Indiana Independent Telephone Association
Indianapolis
Pabst to Erect $7,000 Building in Elkhart Troy Site
The Pabst Brewing Company plans a seven thousand dollar business building on the Troy Laundry site in Elkhart. A saloon will occupy the structure.
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Pabst Brewing Co
Troy
Elkhart
Galoon
Eikhart Society Women Study French Under Paria Tutor
Eikhart society women are studying French under a Paria tutor. A class lot 12 has been started.
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Eikhart Society
Telephone business grows rapidly in recent years
The article notes a rapid expansion of the telephone industry over the past few years, highlighting rising demand and broader adoption of service. It discusses infrastructure improvements and increased access shaping the sector's growth trajectory.
Telephones in the county show growing lines and staffing
The county has 5 005 subscribers and 71 operators across two Elkhart companies with Goshen as central, serving several towns such as Nappanes and Bristol. Across exchanges, operators answer up to 100 calls per hour locally and 250 on trunk lines, with manager oversight and strict supervision to keep wait times around four seconds, saving users about 45 years yearly.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Nappanes
Waharusa
Millersburg
Middleburg
Bristol
Dunlaps
Bell
Farot
de Ziris
Simarly
Warsaw Businessman to Introduce Kimball at Jefferson
Mr. Jacob S. Shield of Warsaw a prominent businessman well known in Goshen will introduce Mr Kimball on Monday evening as he lectures on Christian Science at the Jefferson.
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Jacob S. Shield
Warsaw
Goshen
Mr. Kimball
Kimball
The
Jefferson
Postmaster Orders Green Paint for City Mail Boxes
Postmaster Starr reports the post office department has issued an order to paint all mail boxes in the city green.
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Starr
Post Office Department
For Sale Two Beautiful Large Palms
Palm sale notice offers two large specimen palms for purchase. Interested buyers contact at 210 South Seventh Street for details and arrangements.
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Emquire
South Seventh Street
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Lawrence
Hoover
Walton
Warkentine
Wailgren
Blair
Hook
Starbuck
Buechner
Replogle
Rohde
W. Marrow
Portland, Ore
Michigan
Goshen Lodge
Elfoort Cit
Mortuary Record
Valley Line
P. M
Mr. Dyer
Hoosier Amusement Co
Kosciusko
Conclave
Bucklen
Halter
Middlebury Mill
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