Amelia McDowell Sues for Divorce and Alimony
A sensational divorce suit filed in circuit court by Amelia McDowell against William McDowell, alleging brutal treatment since 1893. She seeks $25,000 alimony, $1,000 expenses, and details wealth and residence near Elkhart. Also notes pending Christman Shively compromise and other local court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Perry L. Turner
Amelia McDowell
William McDowell
Central City
Neb
Elkhart County
Elkhart
McDowells
McDowell
Narrow Escape on Big Four Tracks In Goshen
Peter Rentfrow, about 50, wandered along the Big Four yards near Rock Run bridge when a fast freight train rounded the curve. He fell between rails and was bruised but saved as the engine stopped after half a box car passed over him. A nearby Hollander, Peter Hoodgstead, pulled him to safety while trainmen later denied negligence and blamed Hoodgstead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rentfrow
Mr. Rentfrow
Rock Run
E. W. Walker
Rentfrow
Peter Hoodgstead
Rentfro
Hoodystead
Ben Hur Meeting a Success at McNaughton Hall
Ben Hur lodge entertainment at McNaughton hall drew a large audience with an old fashioned spelling school captained by Mrs J L Worden and Jacob Beaver. Mrs Wm Gardner won a china prize as Lew A Allery of Ft Wayne addressed the crowd. the program also featured recitations music ice cream cake and a late old fashioned dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur Lodge
McNaughton Hall
J. W. Maier
Oscar Jay
J. L. Worden
Jacob Beaver
Wm. Gardner
Lew A. Allery
Ft Wayne
California Elks Carnvial Recalled By Visitor Letter
Dr W O Vallette writes from Southern California describing the Elks carnival in Los Angeles held May 1. He notes James A Arthur received a letter and photos and mentions John Wayer, a Goshenite, and says his party is enjoying the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Arthur
W. O. Vallette
California
Los Angeles
Dr. Vallette
John Wayer
Local Prep Track Team Gears Up For Triangular Meet
The high school boys are training hard for an upcoming triangular track meet here. R. B. Kelly achieved 20 ft 6 in in the running broad jump and 5 ft 1 in in the high jump. All participants are reported in first class condition.
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R. B. Kelly
Auditor Opposes Park Turnover To Crowds
Auditor Berkey argues against turning over Court Park to crowds and notes the court yard’s fine, presentable condition should be preserved by the janitor. The Troy Steam Laundry installs Sea Clair Washer and a modern steam mangie on East Clinton Street, enabling family washing as a key business feature.
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Berkey
Court Park
Court Yard
Troy
East Clinton Street
Elkhart Groom Weds Goshen Bride in City Parsonage
Harry H. Hull of Elkhart and Miss Mary Anna Kauffman of Goshen were married by Rev. Paschall at the North Side parsonage. Hull works for the U S Express Co in Elkhart and they will reside in Goshen. A colored quartet entertained crowds touring pool rooms cigars shops and saloons last evening with popular songs.
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Harry H. Hull
Elkhart
Mary Anna Kauffman
Goshen
Paschall
United States Express Company
Dog Poisoned. Pet Coach Trixie Recovers After Vomiting
James Benford of South Seventh Street reported his dog Trixie was poisoned this morning. Mrs. Benford acted quickly and induced vomiting, with full recovery expected. The canine is valuable. Meanwhile Joe Brown, known as a chicken thief, remains at large with Levi in jail. officers suspect he is somewhere in Ohio. Money to loan, Lara Baows.
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Trixie
James Benford
South Seventh Street
Brown
Joe Brown
Levi
Ohio
Triangular Meet Preparations Underway at Lesh Farm
A preliminary meeting for the second annual triangular meet set for May 31 at Lesh Stock Farm selected three contestants for each event including high jump broad jump standing broad jump shot put and pole vault. R B Kelly won first in every feat and Charles Weatherhead is favored in the bicycle race. The local high school aims to defend its banner two weeks after the meet.
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Lesh Stock Farm
R. B. Kelly
Charles Weatherhead
Violet Lloyd 65 dies at Elkhart home
Mortuary record noting the death of Mrs. Violet Lloyd aged 65 of Elkhart wife of James Lloyd and mother of ex councilman Lloyd. Born in 1837. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 p m.
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Violet Lloyd
James Lloyd
Lloyd
Elkhart
Fifth District Conference Meets at St Marys Church South Bend
The fifth district conference gathers at St Marys church South Bend with priests from Chesterton to Goshen and Walkerton. At 9 a solemn Requiem Mass honors Rev N J Stoffel C S C late conference member. At 10 oclock papers read and discussions begin. Dinner served at St Marys hall at noon.
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St. Mary’s Church
South Bend
Lake Shore
Chesterton
Goshen
Walkerton
N. J. Stoffel
St. Mary’s Hall
Sheriff hunts for missing man Louis Shank in Illinois
Sheriff Elliott returned from Kewanee Illinois this morning without Louis F Shank. At Kewanee the sheriff learned a Goshen man had spread word Shank was nearby while intoxicated. Shank had likely never been in Kewanee but is believed to be in Illinois, and the search continues.
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Elliott
Kewanee
Ill
Louis F. Shank
Shank
Ilinois
Memorial tribute to late Clem Studebaker in Indianapolis
The Third Infantry Indiana national guard paid honors to the memory of the late Hon. Clem Studebaker of South Bend. Capt. Medbury delivered a grand tribute and the name elicited loud cheers from the assembly.
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Clem Studebaker
South Bend
Third Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
Medbury
Hering Chosen Independence Day Orator Receives Approval
General satisfaction greets Prof. F. E. Hering as Independence Day orator at the Goshen meet with many papers praising the committee choice. A post mortem for Miss Nellie Hoover of Jefferson township was not held yesterday. Her funeral is set for Thursday at 1 p.m. with interment at Sugar Grove.
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F. E. Hering
Goshen
Nellie Hoover
Jefferson Township
Miss Hoover
Sugar Grove
Dr Irwin Starts Improvements on Lincoln Avenue Block
Dr. Irwin has begun renovations on a business block he recently bought on West Lincoln Avenue, formerly home to the McAllister harness store. He will occupy the ground floor, creating an elegant office space.
Memorial Day Lodges Schedule Parade Meetings
Arranging for Memorial Day two weeks from next Friday with several lodges to participate in the parade. Also notes Otia J. Beeson’s improving health and limited mobility for now. Harlan A. Stauffer sold a North Side residence to B. Tobias Julian for $1,600. Notice to W. C. W. indicates important business tonight and all members are urged to attend.
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Harlan A. Stauffer
B. Tobias Julian
Indiana Republicans fear swing to Democrats in coming election
Washington reports from Indianapolis reveal cautious Republican leaders admit Democrats gained ground in May and fear a broader shift. They cite district swing in Seventh, Eighth, Ninth and strong GOP losses to explain possible Democratic majorities in Indiana's delegation, with Congressman Brick fearing a tough race against Prof. Hering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sentinel
Washington
Louis Ludlow
Indiana
Crumpacker
Brick
Ile
Prof. Hering
Mark Floyd Recalls the Exposition Flyer Train Ride
In a reminiscence for the Elkhart Truth, Mark Floyd recalls the fast Exposition Flyer and a hobo who clung to the head car from Chicago to Elkhart. A water scoop flood doused the rider at Burdick, the hobo surviving by gripping the switch stand as the head car passed.
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Elkhart
Chicago
New York
Mark Floyd
Division Points
Mark
Harrison Street
Burdick
Cal
Indiana Democratic Editors' Association Meet Postponement Expected
The Indiana Democratic Editors' Association likely faces another postponement as the Millers' Association convenes at the Grand hotel in Indianapolis May 23 and 24. J O Behymer Tipton president calls executive committee to decide new timing and location.
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Indiana Democratic Editors’ Association
Millers’ Association
Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
J.O. Behymer
Tipton
Twenty third annual G A R encampment opens in Indianapolis
The twenty third annual encampment of the Indiana G A R opened a two day session yesterday at Tomlinson hall Indianapolis. James S Dodge of Highhart chairs the resolution committee with Charles B Broderick of Elkhart and John H Hoffman of Ligonier on the assistant adjutant General's report committee. The next meeting will likely be in Anderson.
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Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
James 8. Dodge
Highhart
Charles B. Broderick
Elkhart
John H. Hoffman
Ligonier
Anderson
Marion to offer free vaccination through local physicians
Free vaccination will be supplied to Marion residents. People may be vaccinated by their own family physician or nearly any physician in the city, rather than visiting a health officer, an arrangement achieved through physician action.
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Marion
New Iron Bridge Over Elk Hart River Near Waterford Opens Soon
The iron bridge across the Elk Hart river west of Waterford is being erected by Frank Brumbaugh and will complete in about two weeks and be opened to travel. Residents have endured much inconvenience during the delay and will welcome the improvement.
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Elkhart River
Frank Brumbaugh
Waterford
Relative plea for parole for Arden Lehman battle
Relatives of Arden Lehman urge the Board of Pardons of the Jeffersonville Reformatory to grant parole after he served half of an indeterminate one to three year term for petty larceny. Lehman, who sold stolen thread, has a good record and action from Gov. Durbin may be sought.
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Arden Lehman
Board of Pardons of the
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Young Lehman
Gov. Durbin
Goshen to Hold Special Civil Service Exam for Clerks
A special civil service examination for clerks and carriers will be held in Goshen shortly. Clerks must work eight hours daily under a new law, prompting an additional Goshen office clerk starting July 1. Clerks recently received a 100 per year salary increase and praise the new eight hour day.
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Goshen
Class poem praised as highlight of junior entertainment
The write up omits a poem by Miss Mabel Lewis, which was read during last Friday's junior class entertainment. It is regarded as one of the best class poems by local high school students, earning praise for Miss Lewis and pride from the faculty.
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Mabel Lewis
Miss Lewis
Elks State Meeting Carnival Moved to June 16 21
The Elks state meeting carnival and monument unveiling at Logansport shifts from June 23 28 to June 16 21 due to amusement furnishing concerns. The new dates clash with Kokomo K of P Carnival running June 17 21.
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Logansport
Kokomo K
P. Carnival
Possible Candidate Mentioned for Supreme Judge Seat
No appellate judge candidates announced by the state democratic convention. Daniel W. Simms of Lafayette, Tenth district committeeman, is noted as a potential candidate for the Supreme Court from the Fifth judicial district, the sole vacancy this year.
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Daniel W. Simms
Lafayette
Fifth
City treasurer office location may move to city clerk
It is not known where the city treasurer's office will be located when Treasurer-Elect Watts takes office. The decision is pending, with a possible move to the city clerk's office for convenience and taxpayer access.
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Watts
Indiana Pension Disbursements Reach Near Eighty Two Million
Indiana pension funds paid out nearly 2.5 million dollars to local pensioners last week through the Indianapolis office. Topeka leads the nation in pension distribution, followed by Columbus, with Kansas claiming the most pensioners of any state. Burton E. Bazzie of Fulton County dies after a lingering illness at age 75. He was father to Mrs. J. McCormick, Mrs. Charles Palmer, and Mrs. Clyde Van Sickling, all in the region, who attended the funeral. Secretary of State Hunt accepted an invitation to respond to the Indiana toast at the Knights of Pythias meeting in San Francisco next August. Mrs. Hackett, mother of actor James K. Hackett, visited her son in South Bend.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Topeka
Kas
Columbus
O. Topeka
Kansas
Fulton County
Burton E. Bazzie
Bazzie
J. (. McCormick
Charles Falmer
South Bend
Clyde van Sickling
Goshen
Hunt
Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias
San Francisco
Hackett
James K. Hackett
James Hackett
Whitley County
Samuel Broughton
Columbia City
James G. Moore
Huntington
Bluffton raises liquor license to two hundred fifty dollars
The county notes Bluffton will lift its liquor license to 250 dollars while DeKalb County reports 7 344 school children. Also listed are deaths in Decatur Berne Kosciusko and Huntington, a church erection in Decatur and other local notices.
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Bluffton
DeKalb County
Pennsylvania Fast Train Planned From New York to Chicago
On Faat Schedule a Pennsylvania railway plans a very fast New York to Chicago service. The train would travel 17 hours or at least 173 hours, reaching 70 miles per hour on good track while making up for stops. It will comprise an engine and five cars with limited capacity. Charles Krutz to personally conduct his carpet renovator in the future.
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Pennsylvania Railway
New York
Chicago
Charles Krutz
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Christman-Shively
Christman Ve. Shively
Justice Young
Indiana Supreme Court
Board of Commissioners
Geo. Bickel
Middlebury
Ida C. Shrock
Mary Ann Kauffman
Borneman & Dell
Samuel E. Mast
Wilsonh. Ewartz
David Grice
Quiet Title
Frederick Earl Davis
Celestia, Gillespie
Frederick Earl Gillespie
Daveman & Burris
Amos Wayne
Benjamin F. Case
Washington Township
Auditor’s Office
Ben Hur
Calfornia
Elks
Hull-Kauffman
Lara Baows
Iin
E.B. Kelly
Floyd Deahl
Lyman Bartholom
BR. B. Kelly
Warren Finney
Wee
Ray Deahl
Ceeeee Sereeee
Sin
Seeeneee
Ray Deshi
Warren Finney Deere
Eente
Chas. Witt
Leon Kelly
R.B
Boy Daub
Beeeeeee
Mortuary Record
Catholic District Meeting
Studebaker’s
Otia J. Beeson
Yeeen
Simms
Zion Lutheran Congregation
Decatur
Luean Hocker
Berne
Pioneer Hat Works
Wabash
Nicholas Nix
C. A. Hill
First Christian Church
The
State Association of Congregational Churches
Lawton
John Biggs
Kosciusko County
H. §. Bigge
Warsaw
Ed Pastor
Harrison Township
Wella County
Hamilton
Steuben County
Sharpe
T. J. Bower
Worater Jewelry House
Sidney Bros
Montpelier
Grocers’ Association
Elmer Wood
Cameron
Fremont
Wood
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