Struck by a Rolling Log Leaves Boy in Critical Condition
Lloyd Simmons an 11 year old boy was injured while playing on logs at the Sanders and Egbert mill yards. A heavy log leg struck his back and legs causing severe spinal injuries. His two companions Earl Simons and Chester Lee escaped unharmed. He remains in serious condition at home as doctors fear potential loss of leg use and additional internal injuries.
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Lloyd
Isaac Simmons
Eighth
Jefferson Streets
Earl Simons
Chester Lee
Sanders & Egbert Mill
Simmons
The
Willards
Iimis
Ash
Pal Gician
Obituary: Mericki Cook Mercer Passes After Illness
Mary Adaline Cook Mercer of Montgomery County born March 27 inio 1st. She married Franklin Mercer at Benton Indiana October 4 1953. Survived by husband two children father three brothers and one sister. Joined German Lutheran church and lived a Christian life with steady faith.
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Mericki
Mary Adaline Cook Mercer
Montgomery County
Aio
Sue
Franklin Mercer
Benton
Ind
Lutherr
Mercer
Patri Mic
Terre Haute shooter causes injuries at wild west show
Emer Mendenhall of Huachekin Bills Wild West fired a gun during a fancy shooting in a tent injuring spectators. Several people were hurt but are expected to recover. Mendenhall was arrested and jailed in default of a $1000 bond.
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Terre Haute
Emer Mendenhall
Huachekin Bills Wild West
Mendenhall
Two Lake Shore workers dismissed after Einhart gambling raid
Two Lake Shore employees were dismissed following a raid on a gambling house in Einhart last Thursday night. A third worker was suspended pending investigation after he briefly joined the room as a casual observer during a short errand to the building.
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Lake Shore
Einhart
Troshen Rubber Co Promoter Claims Rubber From Weed
Special telegrams announce the Troshen Rubber Co will be established here and that promoter Dennis has discovered a process to make rubber from an unknown weed. Advertisements promote Troshen.
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Troshen Rubber Co
Dennis
Troshen
Funeral services for Adam Cart to be held Sunday
The funeral for Adam Cart will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock from Whitehead Church near New Paris with Rev. C. C. Cissell of the First M. E. Church officiating. Short services will be held at the residence in this city at 1 p.m.
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Adam Cart
Whitehead
New Paris
C. C. Cissell
M. E
Death Rumor Circulates Shadowing Local Barber James Gardner
A late yesterday report claimed colored barber James Gardner had died, but the rumor appears tied to another death. Gardner has been ill, yet his condition is not considered serious.
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James Gardner
Gardner
Meeting of Editors in Indianapolis focal point
Democratic state editors convene in Indianapolis in a large gathering with widespread participation. The report highlights active discussion and brisk pace in news production as editors coordinate upcoming coverage. The piece mentions Hawkseye lawn mowers as the fastest moving item in town.
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Hawkseye
Rates Raised By Central Union Telephone Company
Central Union Telephone informs Manager Branson that quarterly rates will rise from 150 to 300 dollars for contracts expiring on or before July 1 1990. The firm cuts to 50 cents monthly amid intense competition and ongoing service subsidies. Frank Wampier will renew contracts as work completes and the rate parity ends the rate war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Vail
Central Union Telephone Company
W. E. Branson
Central Union Company
Central Union
Frank Wampier
Trafic Department
Chicago
Missing W B Lehman Sparks Town Wide Concern
Reported disappearance of W B Lehman caused considerable excitement though no cause for fear yet. He had recently told contact John Sutherland to hold his mail, said he might be away days or not return, and may have gone toward Beansck Tennessee or country with his brother.
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W.B. Lehman
M- Leaman
John Sutherland
Rookery
Pin Hook
South Bend
Lehman
Beans
Tennessee
Paving Grievances Committee Meets on Washington Street
The special council panel led by Mayor Deahi to hear Washington street paving complaints convened at 2 PM this afternoon. No property owners appeared and no observations were filed.
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Messrs. Kronk
Kohler
Stoutenour
Deahi
Washington
Corner Chamber
O'Cleek
Smoker Anniversary Celebrated by Family East of City
Mr and Mrs Jacob Smoker celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary yesterday with nearly sixty relatives in attendance. An elaborate dinner was served and the event will be remembered by those present.
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Jacob Smoker
Remains of A B Darkus Arrive for Funeral
The remains of A B Darkus arrived from Niles on the 3 03 Big Four train this afternoon. Funeral tomorrow at 2 o clock p m from the residence on the North Side Rev A H McKee officiating Burial at Oak Ridge cemetery.
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A. B Darkus
Niles
Big Four
A H. McKee
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Narrow buggy escape near railroad crossing in Kenton
Edward Overlease and Sherman Will had a narrow escape when a Wabash train passed only five feet from a buggy near the Kenton crossing on the way home from Lake Wawasee last evening.
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Lake Wawasee
Edward Overlease
Sherman Will
Kenton
Water Works and Light Committee to Convene Tonight
The water works and light committee will meet in the council chamber tonight to discuss several matters of importance including a plan to buy new pumps for the water station. Charles Rigby sought shelter and medical aid after being released earlier in the week for a compulsory education law violation and was treated for bowels inflammation before a morning return to the police station. Dr Vailette and wife hosted about 50 guests at a progressive Pedro party on South Fifth Street with prizes awarded to several attendees. Lawyers attended court sessions and the docket was largely taken up with calls.
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Elkhart Review
Charles Rigby
W. O. Vailette
South Fifth Street
A. J. Irwin
Thomas Davis
F. B. Leaming
Charles Newell
W. A. Willhide
F. E.C Sawhe
Indiana Pendulum Swing in 1900 Election Foreseen
The Hancock Democrat notes Indiana’s history of swinging between parties in presidential contests and predicts a Democratic victory in 1900 if a strong platform and effective campaigning prevail. It cites past majorities for Grant and McKinley and references scandals surrounding the current administration. A separate dispatch from Manila reports soldier Vera Miller’s letters and island warfare experiences.
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Indiana
Union
Majority
Irant
Rep
Acacia
Tilden
Dem
Wees
Garfield
Cleveland
Harrison
McKinley
Hancock Democrat
New Paris Selects Memorial Day Planning Committee
Citizens met at the Evangelical church on Tuesday evening to arrange Memorial Day services. Rev. Wise was appointed chairman, S F Charpie secretary, D Bintsfield marshal, and Frank Beckner flagman. Committees include Arrangements Guy Rohrer and Mrs Wolfe. Programs Frank Fletcher and Henry Simmon. Music Frank Fletcher and Henry Simmon. Flowers Mrs Chas Rohrer and Mrs Wolfe. Speakers will be Rev Wise and Rev Wright.
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New Paris
Evangelical Church
Wise
S. F. Charpie
D. Bintsfield
Marshal
Frank Beckner
Flagman
Guy Rohrer
Mrs. Wolfe
Frank Fletcher
Henry Simmon
Chas. Rohrer
Wolfe
Wright
Westfield Train Derailment Kills Engine Crew
An engine on the west bound fast mail on the Lake Shore road derailed into a ditch at Westfield New York yesterday morning at 8:30. Engineer Reagan and fireman William Leighbody were killed. The train was diverting to a sidetrack when the wreck occurred blocking the main line.
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Lake Shore
Westfild
N. Y
Reagan
William Leighbody
Westfield
Hunters to Resume Squirrel Hunting After Next Month
After the first of next month the squirrel law is out and hunters will be permitted to hunt squirrels. The woods have been cleared, reducing squirrel numbers in their favorite haunts. Large faz squirrels are scarce, while ground squirrels remain numerous but small and poor as food.
South Bend Bicycle Dealers Plan City Tournament
In South Bend about a dozen to fifteen bicycle dealers discuss a forthcoming city bicycle tournament featuring races and a parade. They pledge hearty support to make it the greatest event of its kind the city has seen.
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South Bend
Boston
Mass
Great Eastern Newspaper League
Boston Journal
New York Sun
Beltimors Herald
Philadelphia Times
Nowel and Deming's Minstrels at Bucklen House
The Nowel and Deming's Minstrels played to a large Elkhart audience last night at the Bucklen, delivering better satisfaction than any minstrel show seen there this season. Manager Carpenter recommends the troupe to Irwin patrons tonight.
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Nowel
Northern Indiana Samaritans League formed at joint Goshen meeting
The Modern Samaritans of Goshen Elkhart Mishawaka and South Bend held a joint session at South Bend to perfect the Northern Indiana Samaritans League. Other towns attended the gathering and the next session is set for Elkhart.
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Goshen
Elkhart
Mishawaka
South Bend
South Hend
Indiana Samaritanss League
High School Principal Threatens Expulsion Over Smoking
P D Schiller of Niles High School summoned several students to his private office and warned they must quit smoking or face expulsion. A second line urges shoppers to inspect The Hawks Hardware Co line before buying a refrigerator.
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Schiller
Niles High School
Hawks Hardware Co
Indictments Loom in Elkhart Warrant Cases and Corporate Form
Grand jury returns three indictments in Elkhart area cases including alleged wire thefts by the Wagners of Wakarusa and others. Goshen Rubber Co. files articles of incorporation with $100,000 capital, directors named, 50 year term, business in Goshen. Martha Swayne granted divorce with $200 alimony and child custody. Various court dates set for Manshan, Joyal, and other civil matters. divorces and bonds noted. witnesses and attorneys mentioned.
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Elkhart
Wagners
Wakaruse
Philip Gordon
Sims
Goshen Rubber Co
Recorder Peddycard
Goshen
Ind
James M. Dennis
Chas. M. Bailey
Jos. H. Shoemaker
Alexander McDowell
Harry M. Zehring
Nappanee Considers Rural Free Delivery Route
Inspector Rathbone and Postmaster Brown surveyed a proposed rural free delivery route from Nappanee with a plan looping through multiple directions toward Plymouth road. The government agent remains undecided. pay starts at 400 dollars annually, possibly rising to 500 after July 1. Henry Fischer repents for stealing stamps. Jeffrey s fined eight dollars for drunkenness. L W Vail of Goshen visits county politics. May 25 marks regular commencement. new town board organized.
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Nappanee
Inspector Rathbone
E.G. Rathbone
Cubse
Brown
Plymouth
Goverment
Henry Fischer
Squire
Woman in Kalamazoo hides shame dies amid birth ordeal
Clesta Mutte of Hremen fled to Kalamazoo to conceal a shameful pregnancy. She delivered a nonviable child while near death, refused to reveal her name, then identification was found on her. In other items a tramp near Burr Oak died under freight, a Chicago man jailed in Cassopolis for chicken stealing, and local civic events include graduates, a debt clearance at First Presbyterian Munici e, and community notices on medicine and smallpox in Anderson.
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Clesta Mutte
Hremen
Kalamazoo
Potter's Field
Burr Oak
Patrick Burna
31St Street
Chicago
Argos
Buckskin Bill Visitors Attract Huge Crowd Tuesday
The note says crops harvests and holidays follow Buckskin Bill’s travels with an immense crowd planned for Tuesday June 5. Mr and Mrs Jacob Groff Jr of eight miles east of the city welcomed a daughter born last evening.
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Buckskin
Jacob Groff, Jr
Lash Evening
Ascension Day and Buffalo Bill to Show in Kalamazoo
A roundup of local notes reports Ascension Day events, Buffalo Bill's Kalamazoo show slated for August 3, pension updates for Geo Robinson and Henry Tiedeman, property sale in Goshen, new births, Strawberry prices, civic notices, and upcoming Memorial Day plans across Goshen Milford Shipshewana and surrounding areas.
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Buffalo Bill
Kalamazoo
Geo. Robinson
Benton
Henry E. Tiedeman
Goshen
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Lop
I. H. Simmons
Aro
Mortuary Record
Wild Weat
Advertising Goshen
Meeting of Editors
Indianapolis
W. E.branson
W. B Lehman
Fupers
A. H Darkus
Pardo
P. I
Harry C. Miller
Vera
Manila
Squirrel Law
Wm. Weiler
Frank Wickwire
Jos. Garver
Norris Petfing
Irwin Alwine
Max D. Ratner
Conine
Martha V. Swayne
Clifford E. Swayne
Arthur .E. Darling
Manahea
Elnora R. Manshan
C. M. Manahan
Warren Berkey
Manahan
Goshen Manufacturing Company
Mummert & Jay
Roose
Jay
Mrs. Manahan
Manahans
Dennis Patrick Kelly
Capt
Sampson Jackson North
Milford
Edward Joyal
Household Outfit Co
Manshan
Boose
George E. Vernier
Bertha Fisher
Kate
Mr. O'Neill
Jesse
Milton Wagner
Perry Wagner
Wakarusa
Moses Sailor
Gordon
Joo
Wesley Watkins
Mary Helen Watkins
Wilson
P. L. Turner
Fianna Farber
Farbers
New Town Board
Bebe
Robert Coker
LaPorte
Calloway
Cassopolis
St. Joseph County
Muncie
First Presbyterian Church
Mort Nye
Jnc. Pecher
Anderson
Hattie Hotel
Iea. E. Copeland
Husband
Addie L. Blood
George Riley
Arthur Griffith
Arthur
Milford Mail
Syracuse Cement
Mutual Life of New York
Henry Battiemay
Ed. F. Davis
Chicago Tribune
J.N
Co. C
Council Chamber
Columbia City Post
Barlow Bros. Circus
Syracuse
Meyer
Deahl
A. J. Smith
No. 15
Shipshewana Tribune
Seversl
Robt
Thorn
M. Genter
Madison
Doty’s
Goshen City
Mr. Genter
C. T. Chamberlain
United States Express Company
Milleraburg
Gosden Times
L. W. Vail
Kosciusko
Warsaw Times
Rachel J. Miller
Willis C. Nusbaum
George Miller
B. F. Ihrig
Laud
LaGrange County
Portland
Vogel-Deming Co
Olvio
Portland Evening Times
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