Tragic Death of Goshen Veteran Killed by Stable Pony
William W. Purl, 68, a Goshen native and Civil War veteran, died after a western pony kicked him in his stable at 728 South Main. He planned to ride the animal as a Memorial Day marshal. His wife Emma Glass discovered the body. coroner Dewey witnessed the scene. Surviving: wife, one son, one daughter, two sisters, one brother Perry C. Purl. funeral arrangements pending.
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William W. Purl
Goshen
Mr. Purl
South Main Street
Dewey
Perry C. Purl
Elias Purl
Purl
Main
Douglas Streets
Co. K
Second Indiana Regiment
Howell Post
No. 90
Emma Glass
Anna Hope
Sadie Fuller
George Purl
Jefferson Tonight Hosts Rogers Go Shen Benefit Concert
A strong audience is expected at the Jefferson for Rogers Go Shen band to raise funds for summer concert expenses. Tickets cost 25 35 50 and 75 cents. The program includes The Red Mill The Time the Place and the Girl and The Merry Widow.
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The
Jefferson
Rogers’ Goshen
Red Mill
Sickness notes and political rumors from local columns
Sick list items note John Oxford Waterford critically ill and Charles Hoovens Highth street seriously ill while Daniel Bechtal improves from mumps. Saya Whitehead from Devils Lake may win the Democratic nomination for secretary of state with Mr Whitehead’s friends hoping for a ticket spot. The 44th annual Interdenominational Sunday School Association convention will be in Vincennes June 24. Sears Gardner sold a fine family driving barge to William Drinkard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oxford
Waterford
Peter Blackport
East Goshen
Charles Hoovens
Highth Street
Daniel Bechtal
Saya Whitehead
Devils Lake
N. D
B. G. Whitehead
la Porte
Hikhart
Goshen
Kokomo
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Kendallville
Whitehead
Vincennes
Interdenominational
Sunday School Association
Sears Gardner
William Drinkard
Irvin Pearman Dies in Oklahoma City
Irvin Pearman oldest son of Mrs. Alice Pearman died in Oklahoma City on the 18th from complications of diseases. He lived four miles west of Goshen for years and is survived by his wife Ruth B. Pearman, his mother, and brother Rolla R. Pearman of Denver. Burial at Denver follows a funeral tomorrow under the Fraternal Union of America and Knights of the Maccabees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Pearman
Alice Pearman
Oklahoma City
Okla
Goshen
Ruth B. Pearman
Rolla R. Pearman
Denver
Col
Solomon F. Pearman
Bowser
Indictments Returned Against Ray Lamphere in LaPorte
The LaPorte county grand jury returned three indictments against Ray Lamphere. One indictment with four counts accuses him of murdering Mrs. Bella Gunness Myrtle Sorenson Lucy Sorenson and Phillip Gunness Jr. A second four counts tags him as principal and accessory after the fact in Andrew Helgelein’s murder. The third indictment charges arson.
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Ray Lamphere
LaPorte County
Grand Jury
Bella Gunness
Myrtle Sorenson
Lucy Sorenson
Phillip Gunness, Jr
Andrew Helgelein
Mrs Page Injured in Goshen Runaway Accident
Mrs Dr Page of Middlebury was seriously injured with two broken ribs after a buggy overturned three times near Goshen yesterday afternoon. Her husband and young son were uninjured. An automobile transported the family to Dr W H Eby’s home on South Seventh Street where Mrs Page will stay until able to return home.
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Goshen
Page
Middlebury
W. H. Eby
South Seventh Street
Special Council Meeting For Oak Ridge Cemetery Plans
A special meeting of the common council is set for next Monday evening to consider the Oak Ridge cemetery addition. City Engineer Witt will present the plat for adoption and has provided aisles over the entire addition as directed at the last council meeting.
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Common Council
Witt
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Rogers Goshen Band Benefits Concert at Jefferson Hall
The Rogers Goshen band performed this afternoon at the Jefferson before a crowd of ladies and children. A Chicago violinist Miss Madeine Lacke joined the program with the Misses Viva Weinbrener and Florence Wollam singing. Tonight Hobart A. Davis, a famed piccolo player, will headline the program for a larger audience.
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Rogers’ Goshen
The
Jefferson
Madeine Lacke
Chicago
Viva Winebrenner
Florence Wollam
Hobart A. Davis
Elkhart Theatrical Fires Tramps and a False Death Report
Thomas Weatherhead set fire to a cot at his home burning the item but not the building. Officers crackdown on roaming tramps and move them to the revived stoneyard. Mrs. Jacob Thomas saw two American boys near a gypsy camp. Chicago youths Chester McCormick and Ralph McCabe are suspected. Cassopolis police plan to search gypsy wagons on arrival. Mrs. Charles Carroll sought correction after a newspaper claimed his death. a later letter showed he is alive though not well.
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Thomas Weatherhead
Stoneyard
Jacob Thomas
Elkiort
Chester McCormick
Ralph McCabe
Chicago
Cassopolis
Charles Carroll
Marcellus
Mich
Carroll
Michigan State Line
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Amid Tiny Sums
Hallie Davenport transfers a lot in Elkhart to Florence Becker for 1 dollar. Dwight Hawks deeds land in Elkhart to A Davis for 500 dollars. George Compton sells an Elkhart lot to Samuel Ringler for 1 dollar. Samuel Ringler transfers another Elkhart lot to Mary Fields for 1 dollar. John Palin transfers an Elkhart lot to Anna Palin for 1 dollar. Frank Roberts sells a lot in Elkhart to Hugh Miller for 1 dollar.
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Hallie C. Davenport
Florence A. Becker
Elkhart
Dwight Hawks
A. Davis
George KE. Compton
Samuel Ringler
Mary A. Fields
John H. Palin
Anna Palin
Frank G. Roberts
Hugh A. Miller
Milford father nearly fatally poisoned by mistaken medicine
A. Fields, visiting his son George Fields in Milford, ingested a camphor amonia compound by mistake. The drug caused dangerous secretion and was hard to control until Dr. Benson intervened. Recovery will take several days as the effects wear off.
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A. Fields
George Fields
Milford
Benson
Mrs Mary Bennett Dies in Michigan at 53
Mrs Mary Bennett died at her Charlotte Michigan home after a two week illness due to apoplexy. She was 53 and sister of Ev J Earl and Mrs R H Duey, both of South Bend but formerly of Elkhart.
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Michigan
Mary Bennett
Ev J. Earl
R. H. Duey
South Bend
Elkhart
Charlotte
Mich
Bargain Seat Offer for Empire Dramatic Company Run
During a four night engagement at the Jefferson theater the Empire Dramatic company offers reserved seats for 10 cents each. The promotion promises an elegant venue and meritous performances, drawing widespread public interest as all seats are reserved and the price is unusually low.
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Empire Dramatic Company
the Jefferson
G A R Memorial Service at First English Lutheran Church
The G A R Memorial service will be held at First English Lutheran Church in the evening of May 31. Rev. Smith will deliver the address.
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Rev. Smith
Gunness Case Calendar of Key Dates Recap
A timeline of events in the Gunness case lists Tuesday April 28 as the fire, followed by Tuesday May 6 when the first bodies were found, Tuesday May 12 recovery of Mrs Gunness items, and Tuesday May 19 the discovery of her false teeth confirming identification.
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Gunness
Jonah
Parole Granted to Marsh in Elkhart Court Proceeding
In Elkhart Judge Vanfleet ordered the parole of Henry Marsh after deliberations influenced by Mrs. Epca Stuckman Marsh and Mrs. Anna Rathka Davis Marsh. Marsh must remain in Indiana, with William Wilt tame to file parole reports, and regular restrictions apply as he had prior parole. Separately, Jonathan Morris won his license in a superior court verdict despite challenges over moral fitness and residence district location.
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William V
Marsh
Vanfleet
Elkhart
Michigan City
Wilt Mk
Epca Stuckman-Marsh
Udge Vaneflet
Morris
Cipebine Court
Kellar Retires After 45 Years In Magic
Harry Kellar, famed magician, quits the stage after 45 years to devote life to occult study. Born July 11, 1849 in Erie, Pennsylvania, he ran away at 11 and learned magic under mentors before striking out on his own. He once toured Niles, South Bend, and La Porte with early acts. His wife fell ill recently during a prior visit to town.
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Kellar
Harry Kellar
Erie
Robert Harcourt
Middlesex
N. Y
Dominie
Ava
Hughes
Buffalo
Niles
South Bend
la Porte
Hascall Hotel
Fall Down Stairs In Home Leaves Toddler Wounded
A two year old son of Mr and Mrs Clare Ellis fell down a stairway this morning at their home and suffered a severe scalp wound requiring several stitches. The University of Chicago Woman's Glee Club schedules its annual concert tonight at Lexington hall with high praise for rehearsals and past performances. Miss Ivy H Dodge, daughter of Mr and Mrs I C Dodge of Jelty, is a member. A Pierceton couple James Matchett and Miss Georgia Van Wormer quietly married last Friday at the bride's home after plans to keep details secret. Samuel McDonald of Tyner Marshall county, age 63, attempted suicide with a shotgun and was taken to the county infirmary. Fred Fisher, convicted of stealing a buggy at Hart, was transported to Michigan City by Court Bailiff Gowings.
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Clare Ellis
Woman's Glee Club
The
University of Chicago
Lexington Hall
University Dally Maroon
Ivy H. Dodge
I. C. Dodge
Jelty
Pierceton
James Matchett
Georgia van Wormer
Samuel McDonald
Tyner
Marshall County
iInirmary
Fred Fisher
Hlart
Michigan City
QO. P. Franks
Brimfield
Churubusco
John H. Raber
Columbia City
Huntington
Logansport
Edward Ehle
Bluffton
James M. Robinson
Odd Fellows
Avilla
Blackford
Edward Whan
Swan Township
Noble County
Thomas Brosnahan
Toledo
Chicago
Kendallville
Maria Mosure
D. A. Hodge
Auburn
Ed W. Hicks
Albion
Seattle
Garrett
Prospect
Catherine Wolf
Whitley County
Andrew Wolf
Garry Hannon
Mason Jane Brown
Jonathan Brown
Kendallville Fair Grounds
Peter Katago
South Bend
Waterloo
Wort Wayne
Decatur
Berne
John H. Covert
Ossian
Tacoma
Warsaw
Rodney D. Fleming
Fort Wayne
Crown Point
Ft. Wayne
William Hamlin
St. Louis
James Kearney
Iail
Cementi Pany
Syracuse
Trolley Wire Down Delays Line Between Milford and Leesburg
A Winona interurban pole slipped, the trolley car wire stretched 450 feet between Milford and Leesburg, and the live line contacted a private telephone line burning out many instruments.
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Winona
Milford
Leesburg
Winona Interurban Company
Stolen Horses Case Leads to Arrest Near Warsaw
J. L. Crossman, accused of stealing many horses near Warsaw, was arrested at Middlepoint Ohio. He used the alias Charles Howards and claimed residence at Canton Quebec. Letters to Crossman were sent by Hazel Graves of Columbia City and Ida Froman of Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
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J. L. Crossman
Warsaw
Middlepoint
Charles Howards
Canton
Crossman
Hazel Graves
Columbia City
Ida Froman
Harrisburg
Former Elkhart man tied to Dowagiac killings
May be from Elkhart James Brimmingstool, held in Dowagiac Michigan, is alleged to have murdered at least three people. He reportedly confessed to three killings and is described as a former Elkhart resident. The notice also includes local ads for paper, finishes, and hardware products.
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Elkhart
James Brimmingstool
Dowagiac
Mich
Disease in Buttercups Prompts Cancer Origin Theory
Dr. W. W. Chalfant, noted cancer expert, argues that poisons in field buttercups cause many so called measles and claims these plants contain the long sought origin of cancer, citing century old medical authorities and his ongoing research and experiments.
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W. W. Chalfant
Blatchley to Inspect New Oil Well near Heltonville
State geologist W. S. Blatchley will visit Heltonville to inspect a newly drilled oil well. If a bountiful supply is confirmed, a major mining boom is expected in the region as the well lies over 50 miles from any other oil field.
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W. S. Blatchley
Heltonville
Elks State Meeting At Indianapolis June 12
The annual state convention of the B P O E will be held in Indianapolis on June 12. It is expected all forty lodges will be represented with several thousand Elks attending and a large entertainment arranged for the visitors.
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Elks
Indianapolis
Mules Killed by Lake Shore Train at Kendallville
Last night a Lake Shore train struck and killed a span of mules on Main Street in Kendallville belonging to George Kurts. the driver escaped by jumping. Also notes a concert at Jefferson tonight featuring Rogers' Goshen band with titles The Time the Place and the Girl The Merry Widow and The Red Mill. Moresco wall finish advertised at Hawks Hardware Co. Tegne Powell, 78, reported dead in Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Kendallville
George Kurts
Graham Vies for Plymouth District Chair After Moorman Resigns
Archie G. Graham was elected district chairman to succeed John L. Moorman who resigned. The committee set the congressional convention for Plymouth on Tuesday June 9 with the party convention in Plymouth on June 8.
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Archie G. Graham
John L. Moorman
Plymouth
Brimfield Doctor to Locate in Churubusco
Brimfield physician Dr. QO Franks will establish practice in Churubusco. The town is replatting and annexing additional territory as Huntington plans a grand Fourth of July celebration.
Wedding at North Manchester College and Odd Beer Challenge
Reported events include a student couple Herbert Baker and Jennie North Manchester marrying on a Tuesday amid a college romance as they prepare for diplomas. A separate tale has Charles King of Elwood wagering he could drink beer with a ball in his mouth, requiring doctors to remove it, with a warning of possible lockjaw. Mrs. George Whiteacre of Huntington dies suddenly after urging her husband to attend a G A R encampment, as he returns to find she died two hours earlier.
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Hamlin
Poch Harp
Herbert Baker
George Whiteacre
Huntington
Kokomo
Baccalaureate Service Set at Goshen High School
Tomorrow evening at First M. B. Church the baccalaureate sermon will be delivered to Goshen High School’s 1508 graduates. The program includes preludes, hymns, prayers, soloists Miss Helen Charlton and Miss Lucile Major, violin solo, anthems by Gadsby and Gounod, and a postlude. Rev. Luther J. Smith delivers the sermon with Rev. M. J. Mayor assisting as officiant.
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Goshen High School
M. J. Mayor
Gadsby
Bart Jett
Helen Charlton
Luther J. Smith
Lucile Major
Carrie Miller
Gounod
W C Brown Sees Peaceful Rail Freight Rate Settlement
W C Brown Jr vice president of the New York Central Lines says freight rate matters will be adjusted peaceably by compromise. He notes rail officials will meet shippers halfway and favor letting the Interstate Commerce Commission pass on advances before they take effect with Oct 20 as the earliest date. The Illinois association welcomes the commission's role in approving new rates.
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W. C. Brown
W. C. Brown Jr
New York Central Lines
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illifoig Association
Unclear OCR Fragment Highlights Names and Incomplete Details
Fragmentary text lists names such as Jane Finney Ida Hawks Mrs Mann and others with scattered titles and punctuation. No identifiable event or outcome is readable to form a complete summary.
PERSONALS Gist of visits and travel notes from Middlebury area
Frank Boville of Middlebury travels to Buffalo today. Mrs Hattie Kessler goes to Chicago. Clarence F Gilmore is home from a commercial trip. Walter C Herr returns from Indianapolis. Judge Kohlsaat and Judge F E Baker noted. Edgerton friends visit Fort Wayne. Miss Edna Miller guests of Miss Grace Donat in Wawaka. Madeline Sadke arrives Chicago to play for a benefit concert. Hobart A Davis to perform for Rage concerts. Mrs Seltman hosts daughter’s guest. Ray Haviland journey from Adrian. George family planning home next Saturday after a delightful trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Boville
Middlebury
Buffalo
Hattie Kessler
Chicago
Clarence F. Gilmore
Walter C. Herr
Indianapolis
Judge Kohlsaat
F. E. Baker
Edgerton
C. R. Bech
Fort Wayne
Edna Miller
Grace Donat
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Wm. W. Purl
Oklahoma
Lamphere
LaPorte
Dr.) Page
Gees
Biggs
Indiana
Leidner & Hascall
Japalac
Hawks Hardware Co
Millwood
L. J. Brooks
Moresco
Hawks ‘Hardware Co
Tegne N. Powell
Graham
Moorman
Congressional ‘Convention
Minnie A. Musser
Clara A. Long
Charles L. Musser
P.’s
Oo. Lehman
C. D
Hawke Hardware Co
Ray Haviland
Adrian
David Leer
George
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