Memorial Day program in Goshen features Mitchell as orator
Memorial Day plans in Goshen suspend business and newspapers. Howell Post No 90 G A R and M W of A arrange a joint program with John H Mitchell of Ionia Mich as orator. The procession forms at 1 30 p m with Rogers Goshen band and various civic and veterans groups before cemetery services then return to G A R hall. Also two baseball games set for Tonawanda park Spires of South Bend vs Goshen Greys.
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Goshen
Howell Post
No. 90
M. W. of A
John H. Mitchell
Ionia
Mich
Michigan
Main Street
Lincoln Avenue
Rogers’ Goshen
Sons of Veterans. Co. G. IL
N. G
Ladies of the
Modern Woodmen of America
Canton
Rogers’ Goshen Band
G. A. R. Service
W. R. C. Service
Lincoln
E. D. Chipman
Ionia, Mich
M. W. of
A. Music
Bendiction
G. A. R. Hall
W. S. Bitner
Tonawanda Park
Spires of
South Bend
Goshen Greys
Two Goshen Greys Players Join Chicago Originals
Rice and Clem from Indianapolis left the Goshen Greys to join the Chicago Originals after the Originals were defeated 11 to 0 by Goshen. Rice played right field and Clem was an untried pitcher. Manager Dresch had no objection and four more players are expected to join soon.
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Rice
Clem
Indianapolis
Goshen Greys
Chicago Originals
Greys
Dresch
Chicago
John M. Sloan Confined Again Over Mental State
John M. Sloan of Syracuse, previously confined at Kosciusko county jail then released after deemed sane, has been taken into custody again. He has shown ongoing insanity for weeks and threatened self harm, attempting to buy a revolver in Syracuse.
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John M. Sloan
Syracuse
Kosciusko County
Longcliff Asylum
Sloan
Haymond Named Special Judge in Patterson Case
In Kosciusko circuit court Jackson township Kosciuske county law action against former Trustee J W Patterson for irregularities in office Edgar Haymond was appointed as special judge to try the case.
Measles Epidemic Spreads Amid Growing Cases
Measles continue to spread rapidly with new cases reported across the country. Physicians warn the outbreak is expanding and local health officials urge vigilance and caution.
Knights of Pythias Lodge Initiates Large Class
Calanthe 41 of Knights of Pythias initiated sixteen new members boosting local membership toward four hundred. The event drew nearly two hundred including visiting brethren and featured a Bank of Page presentation, a social session, Imperial Orchestra music, vocal solos, and remarks by James Arthur and others plus guest Frank J. Dunten of Indiana.
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Knights of Pythias
Calanthe
Bank of Page
Imperial Orchestra
Abe Berger
Noble Kreider
Louis B. Noble
James A. Arthur
James §. Drake
John Snobarger
E. A. Starbuck
E. A. Dausman
Warren Berkey
Indiana
Frank J. Dunten
Lagrange
Fifteen Minute Service on Goshen City Lines Starts Tomorrow
Division Superintendent Gaffney of the C S B N S Railway in Goshen announced fifteen minute service on all city lines starting tomorrow. Three cars will run. one from the station to Oak Ridge cemetery and Cosmo Soap works, another on the South Eighth street line, and service extends through the eastern division. Traffic is expected to increase with the improved schedule.
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Goshen City
Gaffney
C. S. B. & N. S. Railway Company
Elkhart
Parkside
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Cosmo Soap Works
South Eighth Street
Barn Fire Destroys Mrs Ar’s Premises
A barn on Mrs Ar’s property burned to the ground at 6 this morning. It contained farming implements, garden tools, and household goods. The fire’s cause is unknown and no alarm was sounded. Neighbors who were tending a sick patient discovered it as flames neared collapse. only a small amount of insurance coverage was carried.
Spires to Play Two at Tonawanda After Greys Victory
The Goshen Greys routed the Famous Chicago Originals 11 to 0 yesterday afternoon in Tonawanda. The visitors showed little form while local reputation improves for the victorious Greys. Tomorrow the Spires of South Bend schedule two games at Tonawanda.
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Chicago
First M E Church Quarterly Conference Notes Salary Hikes
The First M E church held its quarterly conference Monday with Dr. H W Bennett presiding. The pastor's salary rose from 1800 to 2000, reflecting appreciation. Other similar raises included Muncie 2200 Anderson 2000 Rev Cissell's charge and Marion 2000.
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M. E
H. W. Bennett
Muncie
Anderson
Cissell
Marion
Mammoth stones shape Salem bank reconstruction
Some stones for the Salem bank project weigh up to 6500 pounds and will form a magnificent structure, a departure from Goshen’s architecture. L. B. Slaughter holds the contract, with stone work previously completed in Indianapolis.
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Salem Bank
Goshen
L. B. Slaughter
Indianapolis
Entertain Travelers Meeting Set for June 8-9
Arrangements are completed for a gathering of commercial travelers to be held here on June 8 and 9. Merchants will decorate shops and showcase a large display of goods manufactured in Goshen.
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Goshen
Bride-elect Suicides Before Wedding in Marion
Miss Lennie Lawrence aged 19 of Marion took carbolic acid and died just before her planned marriage to William Burns. The death occurred in Marion and is reported as a suicide in the local notice.
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Lennie Lawrence
Marion
William Burns
Boreal Mfg Co Hiring Wanted Men for Factory Work
Advertisement seeks steady workers for glove cutting at Boreal Manufacturing Company, 128 North Main Street. Apply in person to join the production team.
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Boreal. Mfg. Co
North Main
May Musicale Presented by Woman's Musical Club
The May musicale at the public library auditorium drew a large audience. Performers included Mrs. Armour pianist A B Stuart flutist Donnitta Woodford vocalist Marion Harrison violinist with Mrs E E Mummert opening by reading. The program ended with a vocal trio number.
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Public Library
Woman's Musical Club
E. E. Mummert
W. J. Armour
A. B. Stuart
Donnitta Woodford
Marion Harrison
Stuart
Fursteneau
Harrison Riecken
Miss Herr
Miss Kreider
Henrietta Davis
Mary B. Starr
Louise H. Beane
Gertrude Dausman
Floyd Pegg the Cowboy Loses Washington Ride Wager
Floyd Pegg rode from Chicago Mayor's office to Washington on a pony in three weeks but missed the May 27 deadline by 16 miles. The ride aided by rough roads. best day covered 538 miles. Pegg passed Goshen and rode a polo bred cross pony. Roosevelt noted the entry at the White House on May 28 at 11 50 a m.
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Roosevelt
White House
Floyd Pegg
Chicago
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Pegg
Rockville
Pittsburg
Goshen
Rumor Claims Am Express to Succeed United States on NY Central
Rumor says the American Express company will take over all New York Central Lines from July 1, leaving Goshen without a United States office. Local U S agent Edward T Watkins denies official notice, noting the rumor reappears yearly. American agent George Neiderauer confirms awareness of a plan. United States runs Lake Shore and Big Four is operated by American.
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United States Express Company
American Express Company
United States Company
New York Central
United States
Goshen
Edward T. Watkins
U. S
George Neiderauer
New Band Master Jones
Robert Jones formerly a cigar manufacturer in this city leads the city band from Harbor Springs Michigan He is regarded as a good musician and it emerged unintentionally in the Michigan town
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Robert Jones
Harbor Springs
Mich
Robert
Michigan
B&O Trains to Halt at Syracuse and Milford Junction
During summer the Baltimore and Ohio will stop all trains at Syracuse to assist Chicago visitors staying at Wawasee and will also halt at Milford Junction for transfer business.
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Syracuse
Chicago
Wawasee
Milford Junction
No Hope for Hines at Hope Hospital Fort Wayne
Dr. L A Hines of Warsaw lies near death at Hope hospital Fort Wayne as his brother Dr W L Hines and fellow surgeons abandon further care. The end is near, with only a few hours remaining.
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Hines
L. A. Hines
Warsaw
W. L. Hines
Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
South Bend Ward Circulates Remonstrance to Bar Saloons
A blanket remonstrance under the Moore amendment to the Nicholson law is being circulated in South Bend’s Seventh ward. The effort seeks to keep out all saloons in the ward for two years.
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South Bend
Doctor Watson to Lecture at Winona Park
Dr. John Watson died in Mt. Pleasant Indiana on May 6 and body shipped to Liverpool for burial. He was scheduled to lecture at Winona Park on July 12.
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John Watson
Ian Maclaren
Mt. Pleasant
Liverpool
Winona Park
Grand jury to take vacation over Memorial Day
The grand jury remains in session with substantial business to handle and plans a vacation over Memorial Day.
Elkhart Italian brass thief jailed this morning
A man described as the Elkhart Italian brass thief was placed in jail here this morning after a briefing by local authorities. The suspect, known as Charles Falcons Jalil, faces charges related to theft and related offenses. Local officials declined further comment pending investigation.
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Jalil
Charles
Elkhart
Lion Store Ad Lists Fine White Hose at 10 Cents
A fragment from a Lion Store advertisement shows ladies hosiery described as fine white hose offered at a special price of 10 cents. The brief note emphasizes a sale item in a period newspaper style.
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Lion, Store
Sunday Cars Not Likely Propitious for Winona Line
A Winona Assembly led review finds Sunday electric railway service unprofitable due to accidents delays and reduced patronage. Workers favor Sunday rest and oppose Sabbath operation though Dr. Sol C. Dickey may not block a majority Assembly move.
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Winona
Assembly
Mortuary Notices For Vanlue and Loucks Families
Two obituaries from local area detail deaths in Chicago and near Wa karusa. Mrs Frank Vanlue aged 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Weaver of Elkhart, to be buried in Elkhart. husband and two sisters survive. Mrs Susan Loucks 42, wife of Dennis Loucks, two miles northeast of Wa karusa, died after a week of illness. one week old child survives. funeral Thursday at 10 from the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames M.K. Kreider
Michael Shirk
Boy Murderer Faces Preliminary Hearing in South Bend
Peter Kryck about 20 years old, son of a local farmer, appeared nervous at his preliminary hearing for the murder of Martin Hyska in South Bend. Mrs. Hyska sat beside the courtroom in tears and angrily shook her fist at the defendant.
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Peter Kryck
Martin Hyska
South Bend
Kryck
Paul murder witness confined with pneumonia after court
Mrs Chloe Reynolds Alwine, the Paul murder witness, is ill at home with pneumonia and complications. A consultation of physicians was held this morning. She was taken to New Paris last night in the baggage department of a Winona interurban car. The attack is believed to have been influenced by the excitement of attending court.
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Chloe Reynolds
Alwine
Paul
New Paris
Red Jacobs Preliminary Hearing For Assault With Intent To Kill
Jesse alias Red Jacobs faced a preliminary hearing in South Bend on charges of assault with intent to kill. The complainant is Andrew Klughart, who alleges that on Monday night May 20 Jacobs stabbed Klughart and threatened to stab a second man, Savage, who was with him.
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Jesse
Red” Jacobs
South Bend
Andrew Klughart
Jacobs
Klughart
Savage
Young Man Examined in Bicycle Theft Case Discharged
A 19 year old tramp was examined in Justice Whisler's court for allegedly stealing a bicycle and attempting to pawn it. No case existed against him and he was discharged.
Residence Sold on Plymouth Avenue for $1400
Mrs Louisa Shoupshas sold the Plymouth Avenue residence to Jacob Simon for 1400 dollars. The transaction records indicate property transfer and buyer details.
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Louisa’ Shoupshas
Jacob
Simon
Plymouth Avenue
Decoration Day flowers left at Goshen Floral Co
Orders for Decoration Day flowers are left at Goshen Floral Company on Washington Street 108 Hast. The note indicates pickup or delivery arrangements through the shop.
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Goshen Floral, Co
Washington. Street
Ex-Mayor McCormack Signs $48,000 County Contract
Former Columbus mayor and head of P. H. McCormack & Co signs the court house contract with Elkhart County for about $48,000. He will oversee construction personally as machinery is shipped, with transport hurdles noted. The firm’s county contracts total about $100,000 to date.
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McCormack
Columbus
Ind
P. H. McCormack & Co
Court House
Elkhart County
McCormack & Co
Goshen Girl Wins Honors in Examination at University of Chicago
Miss Faith Bodge of the University of Chicago received a teachers' certificate from the Romance languages department after passing the annual May examination. Requirements include high honors in multiple French courses, a teacher training course, and fluency in written and spoken French, judged by four professors. Bodge, set to graduate in June, currently teaches French at the School of Education and University High School.
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University of Chicago
Faith ‘Dodge
Departaenc of
Sims
Bodge
School of Education
University
Dentist Dr Norton North Weds Flora Hess in Benton Harbor
Announcement of the marriage between Dr Norton North and Miss Flora Hess performed last Saturday in Benton Harbor Michigan. North practices dentistry above the Chicago Fair and the couple will reside with the Hess family on Cross Street.
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Norton North
Flora Hess
Benton Harbor
Mich
Chicago Fair
Christian Hess
Cross Street
LaPorte Notes Include Salary, Marriages, and Records
The LaPorte mayor earns 500 dollars annually. Miles Bigler, 61, wed Martha Campbell, 60, in Auburn. La Porte’s 1907 graduating class totals 24, the smallest in years. A reptile devoured many eggs at Thomas Gorsoon’s henery. James Barkdan caught four fish in Barbee Lake, 27 inches long and about eight and a half pounds.
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LaPorte
Miles Bigler
Martha Campbell
Auburn
Thomas Gorsoon
Henery
James Barkdan
Barbee Lake
Fishing on Lake Wawasee Yields Big Pike Catches
Report says Lake Wawasee fishing is excellent with Homer Winters landing a fourteen pound pickerel, a 12 pound pike by another angler, and Wel come Whitaker catching a six pound pike. Anglers also haul Red Eyes and perch while friends in Goshen await their return tonight with anxiety.
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Lake Wawasee
Homer Winters
Whitaker
Goshen
Goshen duo Sam Taylor and Elmer Stickler on Friday show
Local act from Goshen Sam Taylor and Elmer Stickler perform an acrobatic contortion and juggle stunt as the Friday extra number. Manager Haydn stresses they are Goshen boys and not from Hik hart and promises clever performance to boost the night.
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Sam Taylor
Elmer Stickler
Goshen
Haydn
Hikhart
Probation Officer A R Burns Quits Over Low Pay
A R Burns resigns from his probation officer post citing inadequate pay and unpleasant duties. He notes the annual limit of 300 dollars, earned at 3 dollars per day, interferes with his private business and opportunities.
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A. R. Burns
Elkhart Review
Mrs Studebaker Thrown From Horse In South Bend
Mrs George M Studebaker was thrown from her horse while riding in South Bend and narrowly escaped a serious or fatal accident. The horse, described as beautiful and well trained, was recently purchased in Chicago.
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Studebaker
South Bend
George M. Studebaker
Chicago
Operation for Neff in Fort Wayne
Omar F. Neff of Milford, afflicted with a growth in his head, traveled to Fort Wayne for a possible operation. He was accompanied by Dr. J.M. Bash of Warsaw.
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Neff
Omar F. Neff
Milford
Ben
Fort Wayne
J.M., Bash
Warsaw
Draggoo seeks venue change in Auburn divorce case
Harry Draggoo, defendant in a divorce suit at Auburn, has requested a change of venue.
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Harry Draggoo
Awnburn
Lake Shore to Build New Elkhart Freight Depot
The Lake Shore announces a new freight depot in Elkhart costing ten thousand dollars. Construction will begin next week with work expected to boost shipping capacity on the lake route.
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
Memorial Day Armory Ice Cream and Cake Offer
An archival notice invites attendees at the armory on Memorial Day to enjoy a dish of ice cream and a piece of cake during the afternoon or evening. The fragment specifies the event timing and location.
Ladies fine white oxfords at Lion Store
Advert shows ladies white oxford shirts priced at 89 cents each at the Lion Store.
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Lion Store
Italians Celebrate St Philip’s Day In Ligonier Festivities
Nearly one hundred Italian workmen stationed at the Lake Shore railroad crossing in Ligonier celebrated St Philip’s Day with bells anvils and fireworks on Sunday afternoon and evening. Crowds witnessed the lively display as the workers marked the day with unique festivities.
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Ligonier
Lake Shore
St.Philip’s
Italian Bride Beckons Elkheart Boiler Washer
Dominico Michillo, a boiler washer for three years at the Lake Shore round house in Elkhart, plans to return to his native land with his fiancée. They expect to arrive in Elkhart in three months where he will resume work. He has saved $1,000 as a promised dowry.
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Italy
Dominico Michillo
Lake Shore Round House
Elkhart
Supreme Court Upholds Narrow City Business District
The court held that a city ordinance banning saloons outside the business area and defining the business boundary to include only a few blocks around the courthouse and busiest business district is valid.
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Supreme Court
Court House
Gardner Extradited After Railway Train Theft Claim
Walter S. Gardner was arrested in South Bend and extradited to Illinois. He had posed as a news butcher on an L. & M. S. railway train and took goods owned by the Union News Co, relieving the regular porter.
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Walter S. Gardner
South Bend
Ilinois
Gardner
Union News Co
Day Armstrong Granted Time for New Trial Motion
Attorneys for Day Armstrong, convicted of the murder of Carrie Vincent, obtained additional time to file a motion for a new trial. Armstrong was to be sentenced yesterday.
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Day Armstrong
Carrie Vincent
Armstrong
Memorial services notice for Red Men at Wigwam
Red Men are requested to meet at the Wigwam Thursday May 30 1907 at 1 o'clock p.m. to participate in memorial services. Attest Ty Burr Whippy.
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Ud. W. Rather
Wanted to Buy Used Lawn Mowers
A brief note seeking multiple second hand lawn mowers for purchase. Contact details not provided.
VAL TO SIT AS A JUDGE PARFITT CASE GOES OUT
Lou W. Vail of Goshen was appointed special judge in the St Joseph circuit court disbarment case against ex Prosecutor Krutz of South Bend. Three judges were considered. Richter and Tuthill were passed over. The demurrer in the Parfitt Bowser suit was sustained ending the sale dispute.
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Lou W. Vail
Goshen
St. Joseph
Krutz
South Bend
Eikhart
Bristol
Middlebury
Richter
LaPorte
Tuthill
Michigan City
Funk
Vail
Circuit Court
George E. Bowser
William Parfitt
Parfitt
South Main Street
Harry M. Sanders
Rosa Fleeming
Frank Fleming
Supreme Court
Dodge
J. H. Henderson
William R. Reynolds
John L. Juday
Millersburg Brick & Tile Co
Alice C. Hartzog
Dr. D. L. Miller
Hartzog
Hiding in Woods as Police Seek Suspect Near Elkhart
Police scour woods north of Elkhart after a man attacking four girls ages 6 8 and 9 interrupted their flower gathering. The suspect, a married Elkhart resident, is believed to be captured soon as community anger grows.
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Elkhart
Florence, Winship
Ida Belle Mont Wheeler
Catherine Winship
Will of Andrew Kunstman Filed in South Bend
The will designates Anna Elizabeth Kunstman as executrix with control of the estate until her death. Afterward the property reverts to minors Albert and Barbara Kunstman. The document notes the deceased was wealthy.
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Andrew Kunstman
South Bend
Anna Elizabeth Kunstman
Albert
Barbara
Glimpse of Japanese General Draws Thousands to Kendallville
About 500 Kendallville residents gathered at the Lake Shore depot to glimpse Gen. Kuroki the Japanese general. He stayed in his car and offered no interviews, while appearances in Elkhart and South Bend included meals with no comments. A Kendallville handout of notables was printed in Japanese and unreadable to locals.
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Kendallville
Lake Shore
Kuroki
Elkhart
South Bend
Fire Totals Kelly School House in Kosciusko County
A fire destroyed the Kelly school house in District No 5 Plain township Kosciusko county and arson is suspected. The blaze was found about 4 am and Perry Smith who lived south of the school was among the first on the scene.
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Kelly
Plain Township
Kosciusko County
Perry Smith
Veterans Are Urgently Summoned for Decoration Day Meeting
All veterans of the Spanish American and Philippine wars and former U.S. Army members are requested to meet at Quinn and Urquhart's 208 South Main Street at 1 p m sharp on Decoration Day.
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U.S. Army
Quinn &Urquhart’s
South Main Street
Slight Improvement Reported for Mrs J H Lesh
The physician attending Mrs. J. H. Lesh reports a slight improvement in her condition since yesterday after she was stricken with aoe sis.
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J. H. Lesh
Dispatcher Thomas Daugherty Goes Insane Over Mother’s Death
Thomas Daugherty a Big Four train dispatcher at Wabash has become insane following his mother's death and will be transported to Longcliff for care.
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Thomas Daugherty
Big Four
Wabash
Longcliff
Elkhart Man Dies in Chicago From Defective Gas Jet
Charles Westerman f Jet of Elkhart is reported to have died in Chicago due to a defective gas jet. The incident highlights dangers of faulty appliances and gas fixtures in homes.
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Charles Westermanf
Elkhart
Chicago
Birth Announcement for Barco Family Son in Swakaris
A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Barco of Swakarisa. The family reports good health and happiness as they welcome the new arrival.
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Daniel
Barco
Swakarisa
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