Struck by Big Four Train Claims Life of Local Switchman
Harry Kuhn, 82, a Lake Shore Railway switch maintainer, died at his home after a wreck in the local yards. He leaves a wife and three children, and had recently moved from Millersburg. Authorities allege no brakeman on the cars and silence on the noise of the train contributed to the tragedy.
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Harry Kuhn
South Ninth Street
Kuhn
Lake Shore Railway Company
Lincoln Avenue
Lake Shore
Ninth Street
Fort Wayne
Millersburg
Elkhart
Toledo
May Garman
Melissa Garman
K. of P. Lodge
Mrs Marsh Seeks Husband’s Release Before Judge
Mrs. W. V. Marsh of Allegan Michigan wife of the bigamist in jail requests again before Judge Vanfleet to change her husband’s sentence. The judge will hear from Mrs. Marsh No 2 and from Mrs. Anna Rathka Davis Marsh to learn what they know.
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Anna Rathka
Davis-Marsh
Marsh
Funeral for Mrs Collins Held at St John’s Church
The funeral of Mrs. Richard H. Collins was held from St. John’s Catholic church at 9 o’clock this morning conducted by Father Eberle and was largely attended. Mr. Collins’ six cousins, the Mesars Collins, acted as pallbearers. Interment followed at Oak Ridge cemetery.
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Collins
Richard H. Collins
St. John's Catholic Church
Eberle
Mesars
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Mrs. Osler Seeks Divorce From Michigan City Bigamist
Nellie Osler, wife of Walter Osler the Michigan City bigamist now imprisoned, sues for divorce accusing him of marrying another woman while living in Elkhart. He once claimed Goshen as his home and had some wrestling reputation. New directory out today. the city directory is described as complete with new features.
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Osler
Nellie Osler
Walter Osler
Michigan City
Elkhart
Goshen
Ball Game Sunday Between Royal Tigers and Goshen Greys
The Royal Tigers of Nappanee will play the Goshen Greys at the ball park west of the city Sunday afternoon. Poor patronage mars other games, with Bagle ball at Edkhart also poorly attended, and it is unclear if more Sunday games will be held there. Ward notices and local ads follow.
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Royal Tigers of
Nappanee
Goshen Greys
Ball Park
Edkhart
Metsker Missing From Cassopolis Home
George B. Metsker, linked to the Merry Widow case in Cassopolis, has vanished from his Metsker flats home since Monday. His wife asserts he left voluntarily and may not return, with no trace found by search efforts.
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George B. Metsker
Cassopolis
Metsker
Elkhart Attorney C B Frank Improves After Accident
C B Frank the Elkhart attorney shown noticeable improvement at Epworth hospital South Bend after injuries from a NW of the city wreck. He grows stronger day by day and may soon be moved home to Dikhari though still unable to sit up. Paralytic trouble diminishes and doctors Miller and Daugherty remain hopeful for full recovery.
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C. B. Frank
Elkhart
Epworth
South Bend
Dikhari
Carpenter's Tools Stolen From North Side Houses
Thieves broke into unfinished houses built by Harvey A. Banta and WarI C. Cissell on the North Side and stole tools worth about $30 from B. F. Shrock's chest. Police show the burglars targeted the expensive implements while leaving cheaper tools. Identification of tools is seen as the main trace.
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Harvey A. Banta
Warl C. Cissell
B. F. Shrock
Student leaders elected for next year at the high school
The High school Juniors elected officers for the coming year. President John Banta Vice President Alice Ashley Secretary Josephine Stiver Treasurer Lloyd Holdeman Frank Abbott and Elmer Culp were chosen editor and business manager respectively of the Crimson Bonham Spohn will edit the athletic department.
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John Banta
Alice Ashley
Josephine Stiver
Lloyd Holdeman
Frank Abbott
Elmer Culp
The
Crimson
Bonham Spohn
Christians from Warsaw see The Lion and the Mouse at Jefferson
A large group of Christian Scientists attended the Jefferson last evening to watch The Lion and the Mouse. The play and The Music Master are credited to Chas Klein whose success is linked to Christian Science and who is closely associated with the movement.
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Warsaw
Jefferson
Chas, Klein
Assault and Battery Charge Filed in Hackman Dispute
Harvey Thomas filed a complaint against Jacob C. Clark charging assault and battery after a quarrel over hauling a passenger from the railway station. A. Deahl will defend Mr. Clark when the case is heard in Justice Whisler's court.
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Harvey Thomas
Jacob C. Clark
A. Deahl
Mr. Clark
Justice Whisler
Reserved seat sale for Rogers band benefit concerts
Tickets holders with seats sold by solicitors must exchange them at once for regular admission. The two benefit concerts by Rogers and the Goshen band will be held next Saturday after noon and night at Jefferson. Box office opens tomorrow.
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Bnefit
Rogers’ Goshen
The
Jefferson
Government fish hatchery seeks millions of game fish for Kankakee
Application filed to stock the Kankakee river at Momence with 6,000,000 black bass wall eyed pike and other game fish the previous summer’s consignment having been received. Gandy in South Dakota Harry Gandy former editor of the Kendallville News and Lagranude Democrat now managing editor of the Tribune at Big Rapids. 35 years since Masury's railroad paint began use with continued confidence Hawke Hardware Co Sick Lit C A Johnson has the grip Freeh Fish at Murphy's.
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Kankakee
Momence
Gandy
South Dakota
Harry Gandy
Kendallsville News
Lagrange Democrat
Tribune
Big Rapids
Masury
The
Hawke Hardware Co
Territory too big. Elkhart athlete comments on track meet
Elkhart coach Lear argued that if star sprinter Leo Bedenkop had competed at the Northern Indiana meet in Hammond last Saturday Elkhart would have placed third. He claimed Bedenkop would have won the 100 yard dash the 220 yard dash and the quarter mile. Hauenstein who finished third in the 160 yard dash would have taken first if not for an ankle injury at the end. The travel burden and costs spurred discussion of a larger Northern Indiana league and proposals to form an interurban league including Warsaw Goshen Elkhart Mishawaka South Bend LaPorte and Michigan City or to hold future meets in sectional cities with Crown Point and Hammond optional participants.
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Elkhart
Indiana
Hammond
Lear
Leo Bedenkop
Hikhart
Bedenkoy
Hauenstein
Warsaw
Goshen
Mishawaka
South Bend
LaPorte
Michigan City
Theatrical Season to Close at Jefferson
The 1907 08 season ends Monday June 1 with Mrs Leslie Carter in Belasco's Du Barry at the Jefferson Goshen shows anticipated all winter. Prices and advance sale to be announced. Remaining attractions include the Dandy Dixie Minstrels then Mrs Carter.
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the Jefferson
Leslie Carter
Goshen
Carter
Republican County
Rogers’ Goshen Band
Odd Fellows Memorial
Jefferson
New York
Frank Miller Found Guilty in LaGrange Spearing Case
One year after his arrest Frank Miller was found guilty of spearing fish on Hackenburg Lake in LaGrange County. The trial delayed by illness ended with a $63.70 fine plus costs. A parallel case involved William Elco convicted of netting on Pretty Lake, initially set at $94, who later paid to win his freedom after four days in jail.
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Frank Miller
Hackenburg Lake
Lagrange County
John E. Rigney
Ballou
Miller
William Elco
Pretty Lake
Goshen Golf Club Hosts Mishawaka Players Saturday
An afternoon match will be played on the Goshen Golf Club grounds east of town. Goshen sends C. E. Miller J. C. Beck Frank Kelly Charles Kelly C. Hubbell P. R. Judkins W. Jack Latta and Chas Shoup to face members of the Country Club of Mishawaka in a bid for bragging rights.
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Goshen Golf Club
Country Club of
Mishawaka
Goshen
Goshen Club
C. E. Miller
J. C. Beck
Frank Kelly
Charles Kelly
C. Hubbell
P. R. Judkins
W. Jack Latta
Chas. Shoup
Ed Arch and Hal Brown Invest in Motor Cycles
Ed Arch and Hal Brown, rural car couriers from Nappanee on routes two and four, have invested in motorcycles and will rest their horses during the summer. Arch received his machine Saturday and Brown’s will arrive later, enabling them to cut road time to under two hours under favorable conditions. Stephenson not in Race. It is denied that Rome C. Stephenson of Rochester seeks the republican nomination for the Brick vacancy. if he enters, Moorman forces expect it to aid Mr. Miller.
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Ed Arch
Hal Brown
Nappanee
Arch
Brown
Stephenson
Rome C. Stephenson
Rochester
Miller
Alumni Reception Set For June 3 At K O P Hall
The High School Alumni Association will host a reception in the K O P hall on Wednesday evening June 3. Mrs. Garman will participate and the Imperial Orchestra will furnish music. The notice also mentions Smith Clark Company Home Outfitters.
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High School Alumni Association
K. Ot P
The
Smith-Clark company—Home Outfitters
Convention Is Tomorrow Slates Hold Sway In Goshen
Republicans across Elkhart and Concord townships name delegates to the county convention at Jefferson Theatre Goshen starting 10 tomorrow. Most nominations settled in advance with a tight race for surveyor and broad turnout anticipated.
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Jefferson Theatre
Goshen
Surveyor
Elkhart
Concord
Harry Pratt
Burt Brooks
Leonard Hahn
Arthur T. Woods
Amasa Blough
Eph Hartzler
Clyde Castetter
D. Fitch
Frank Walters
E. C. Cissell
P. R. White
E. L. Berkey
Myron J. Rhoads
Aaron Hartzler
John A. Hecock
J. G. Knox
Hallie Manahan
A. M. Farrell
W. J. Davis
T. A. Davis
Lute Coats
W. H. Ackerman
Theo Garvin
Seventh Precinct
Jacob Leedy
D. W. Nelidig
James Johnson
Jas. M. Gowing
Daniel Riggle
Harlan A. Stauffer
Louie Simon
Judson Kreger
Neuralgia of the Heart Causes Mrs Leer Death
Mrs David Leer aged 44 of five miles northwest of Goshen died suddenly this afternoon from neuralgia of the heart after a hearty meal. She expired before a Goshen physician arrived. Survived by husband two children and father B F Sternberg. Father-in-law Jacob Leer had been killed by a train two months ago. mother-in-law died recently from diabetes.
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David Leer
Goshen
B. F. Sternberg
Jacob Leer
Lake Shore
Keely's
Death notices and obituaries for Postma and Arnold
Mortuary notices report Mrs. Anna Postma aged 85 dying at her son J acob’s home near Nappanee due to old age with two sons surviving. George Arnold, pioneer resident of Nappanee, dies at 68 years eight months after two weeks of rheumatism. funeral at U B church with Rev J C Albright officiating. survived by wife and adopted daughter Mrs Curtis Hummell.
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U. B
J. C. Albright
Curtis Hummell
Joe Clarke Announces Mayoral Candidacy in Boys City
Joe Clarke son of Mr and Mrs J M Clarke of West High street announces his candidacy for mayor of Boys City at Winona Lake this year. He ran last year and says experience taught him the office’s meaning. He is preparing a platform to print as small booklets for delegates at this summer’s meeting, emphasizing equality and equal rights for all.
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Joe Clarke
J. M. Clarke
West High Street
Boys City
Winona Lake
Joe
Will of Eugene Moriarity Probate Granted
The will dated May 11, 1908 was probated today with Dr. E E Ash and Charles W Foulks as witnesses. All estate assets, real and personal, go to the widow who is named executrix to pay all debts. the estate includes the home.
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Eugene Moriarity
E. E. Ash
Charles W. Foulks
Argus-Bulletin Denies Bias In Gunness Case Coverage
The LaPorte paper states it will report the Gunness tragedy news without fear or favor. It rejects rumors that it defends Lamphere, clarifying its stance on case developments.
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Argus-Bulletin
LaPorte Argus-Bulletin
Gunness
Lamphere
Kitson Family Thanks Community After Loss
George Kitson and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during illness and after the death of their wife and mother. They state the acts of kindness will never be forgotten.
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George Kitson
Lion and the Mouse company marks 900th performance
Four or five members of the Lion and the Mouse company performed last night in the 900th staging of the play, having remained with the production since its western debut.
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the Lion and the Mouse” Company
Temporary Close Down at Goshen Sash & Door
Goshen Sash and Door announces a temporary shutdown tonight for the rest of the week, possibly longer. Hawke Hardware suggests using black japalad on wire and color on frames to refresh doors and window screens.
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Goshen Sash & Door Company
Hawke Hardware
The Lion and the Mouse at the Jefferson Goshen
The Lion and the Mouse by Charles Klein enjoyed its Goshen debut at the Jefferson last night. Oliver Doud Byron starred as John Burkett Ryder with Flora Juliet Bowley as Shirley Rossmore, supported by William H. Burton and others. the audience praised the production and the acting alike.
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Goshen
Jefferson
Charles Klein
Mr. Klein
Oliver Doud Byron
Money King
John Burkett Ryder
Byron
Flora Juliet Bowley
Mouse
Shirley Rossmore
Whitehead Seeks State Secretary Post Move to Bismarck Favored
The Daily Journal reports Col Ben G Whitehead editor of the Williston State and Democratic candidate for secretary of state visited Devils Lake praising Democratic prospects He plans to move to Bismarck to oversee the office personally, challenging the current routine of clerks under the Republican administrations. A separate notice concerns a saloon placard in Shakespeare Kosciusko County titled My Friends Like Hell with 291 names listed and Libel suit filed by Sampson J Nort seeking 10000 damages and removal of the sign.
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Whitehead
Devils Lake
North Dakota
Daily Journal
Goshen
Ben G. Whitehead
Williston
Col
Col. Whitehead
Bismark
Wm. P. Fisher
Shakespeare
Kosciusko County
Sampson J. Nort
Fisher
Missouri synod conference gifts Milwaukee College grounds
During the Missouri Synod Protestant conference at Fort Wayne, Frederick Pritslaff and August Lutke donated Milwaukee College grounds valued at $20,000 for athletic facilities. The gesture sparked an enthusiastic thank you from attendees. The conference also voted to assume the English college at Winfield, Kansas.
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Missouri Synod
German Lutheran Church
Fort Wayne
Milwaukee College
Frederick Pritslaff
August Lutke
Winfield
Kan
Change In Dinner Hour At Opera House
Sunday dinner at the Opera House restaurant will be served from twelve to one. Afterward hours extend to two o'clock. The notice mentions Dr. Ed Yrager and Mrs. Dee Grooves from Nal.
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Opera House
Local Social Roundup Notes and Visits
A stream of social notes lists visits and movements around Bristol, Millersburg, Wabash, and nearby towns. Attendees include Miss Anna Harvey in Millersburg, Mrs. W. B. Leas in Wabash visiting Encil Dodge, and Mrs. B. F. Long traveling to Scottville. multiple named residents attend the New Jefferson showing The Lion and the Mouse, with various relatives attending funerals and hospital trips.
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H. W. Kantz
Bristol
M. M. ‘Alery
Toledo County
Weaver
Anderson
Mornth T. A. Davis
South Bend
W. B. Leas
Encil Dodge
B. F. Long
Scottville
William Raby
James’ Loy
W. I. Railway Company
M. Harris
Culver
Wilkinson
Acoagee
Rapp
Charles Himehaugh
Chicago
Lakeside Hospital
Jacob Shield
Retta
Hess
Warsaw
Mate C. Thompson
the Lion and the Mouse
Jafferson
C. A. Kelley
The Annihilation of Distance and Modern News
The piece extols how telegraph and cable knit the world, making distant nations near through daily newspapers. It lauds the Chicago Record Herald and its foreign news services with the New York Herald World and AP, highlighting vast networks in global reporting.
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Old World
Europe
Asia
Africa
Astralia
South America
Chicago Record Herald
Record Herald
New York Herald
New York World
New York Journal of Commerce
Associated Press
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Charles W. Miller
Vaughan
Hawks Hardware Co
de. J. A. Snapp
East
Lincoln Ave
Cc. E. Frank
Sick
C. A. Johnson
Freeh
Murphy's
Vance
Charles G. Adams
C. A. Estes
Milton A. Cornell
Otto M. Lattimer
Frank H. Coats
Josiah O. Mick
Robert McAuley
George McMasters
Lew Ogle
Zena Eckleberger
Fred Widner
Claude Cornell
A. C. Mehl
Will Davis
Mort Jackson
Silas Blue
Charles Method
Eli Davis
Chas Shoup
Homer Winters
Willard Brown
William Belt
Rufus Brown
Andrew Cropp
James E. Violett
James Lecount
Gordon Latta
Frank Yoder
O. D. Howell
Valentine Berkey
Myron J. Muller
Nicholas Woods
Concord Township
G. 8. Boice
S. D. Schreiner
W. A. Allen
Frank Plummer
WI Detweiler
Frank Schreiner
George Menges
C. L. George
B. D. Clark
C. L. Biddie
F. L. Ransier
W. H. Merritt
Richard Bennett
John Stibble
J. H. Ludlow
J. W. Jacobson
H. A. Sawyer
T. Lickey
D. A. Fleming
A. Dante
Emil V. Anderson
G. R. Sawyer
C. B. Goodrich
Joseph H. Cannon
John Kiefer
J. M. Gillette
H. van Alatine
G. Krienke
A. R. Burns
C. W. Haywood
A. L. Gotwalt
W. OC. Riggle
H. M. Schaefer
W. C. Brunig
B. J. Finehout
A. Masten
J. B. Moyer
Ralph Nuabaum
Shubert
O. K. Diener
Inanco Holdeman
Andrew Miller
F. A. Bonham
W. P. Puterbaugh
Tim Rookstool
W. B. Kreighbaum
John R. Mather
Olile Sweitzer
eGorge Fleming
J. Killick
George Ziesel J
J. Shaw
C. W. Hunter
A. M. Hecht
C. Cable
H. B. Rohrer
John Gorsuch
William Baumgardner
John Middleton
W. J. Sigerfoos
Chas. Sigerfoos
Chas Mule
Frank Martin
Jos. Sailor
C.F. Myers
D. W. Bauger
John Warden
A. G. Hoover
George Defrees
H. P. Davis
C. L. Dinehart
J. W. Smith
Mortuary Record
Clarke
Portland Sun
Weare Othermon and the Mouse
Dr. and
Mra. A Dee Roove
Nal : T
Banner
Wabash
Law
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