Gompers Readies Friday Political Tour in Indiana
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will deliver a 3:30 PM political address in Goshen Friday next his train arriving from Elkhart. He travels through Hammond Gary South Bend Elkhart Goshen Kendallville Garrett Fort Wayne with 45 minutes in Goshen. Judge Alton B Parker will speak in South Bend Friday night at 8 o'clock with a large crowd expected.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Goshen
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Gompers
Edgar Perkins
Organized Labor
Indiana
Kendallville
Fort Wayne
Hammond
Gary
South Bend
Garrett
Court Yard
Sust
Judge Parker
Alton B. Parker
New York
Indianapolis
Orders Pile Up For Rogers Goshen Band Park Trees
Up to date orders for 25 trees have been received for Rogers Goshen band park. Trees will be planted by Hawks Electric Co Hawks Furniture Co Hawks Milling Co Hawks Hardware Co and Hawks Coal Co. George Be Bowser donated 100 soft maple trees for the park.
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Rogers
Goshen Band Park
Hawks Electric Co
Hawks Furniture Co
Hawks Milling Co
Hawks Hardware Co
Hawks Coal ‘Co
George Be, Bowser
Pythian Sisters Thimble Club to Meet at Mrs Shyrer’s Home
Mrs C M Shyrer will host the Pythian Sisters thimble club at 212 South Seventh street on Wednesday afternoon October 14 inviting all members. Miss Elizabeth Alderman entertained guests at Hotel Hascall in honor of Miss Nellie Tiedemann and Frank Noble who wed tomorrow evening. Miss Ruby Abbott hosted the wedding party at breakfast yesterday.
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C. M. Shyrer
Pythian Sisters ‘Thimble Club
South Seventh Street
Elizabeth Alderman
Ruby Abbott
Tiedemann-Noble
County balks at giving away park stand auction planned
County commissioners cannot donate the Court Park pavilion and must advertise and sell to the highest bidder. Citizens urge keeping it for emergencies or local band use, while others favor Rogers’ Shen band park. Debate on future use and park maintenance continues as walks cost and incorporation filings are noted.
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Court Park
Rogers
Shen Band Park
First Voters Club Meeting Scheduled in Stonex Block
A meeting of the Democratic First Voters Club will be held Tuesday evening at the club rooms in the Stonex block to complete the organization.
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Democratic First Voters’ Club
Stonex Block
Child Burned In Factory District Injures Helen Sowers
Four year old Helen Sowers daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Sowers living on North Second Street near the Banta factory was badly burned yesterday afternoon at eight o'clock. The child may have found matches and played with them. Burns cover her body and limbs but doctors say she is out of danger today though recovery will take time.
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Helen Sowers
Helen
Walter Sowers
North Second Street
Banta
Kern Sees Positive Outlook Before Eastern Trip
Democratic vice presidential candidate John W. Kern left Indianapolis for New York City to address rallies in New York New Jersey and Connecticut. Kern remarked that everything is looking fine and spent time at the Denison hotel in talks with National committeeman Taggart John B Lamb and Joseph E Bell.
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J. W. Kern
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
New York City
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Mr. Kern
Denison Hotel
Taggart
John B. Lamb
National Executive Committee
Joseph EB. Bell
Political predictions at Elkhart club meeting
Francis O Shaughnessy told the Bryan Kern and Marshall club that Joseph G Cannon would lose his bid for congress and that James H B Watson and Charles W Miller would be defeated. He spoke in Winamac and other district towns and said Henry A Barnhart of Rochester has a strong chance.
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Joe Cannon
Jas. E. Watson
Chas. W. Miller
Francis O' Shaugnessy
Bryan, Kern and Marshall Club
Elkhart
Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
James HB. Watson
Charles W. Miller
Winamac
Henry A. Barnhart
Rochester
Will of Margaret Snyder Probate Sets Life Interest for Husband
The will of Margaret Snyder who died April 13 1908 was probated this afternoon. The entire estate goes to her husband John H Snyder for life with remainder in equal shares to her three children Gav W Eppert Mert ie Snyder Burridge and May Snyder Slinger. Ira and Nancy Boomershine witnessed the will on April 23 1904.
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Margaret Snyder
John H. Snyder
Gav. W. Eppert
Mertie Snyder-Burridge
May Snyder-Slinger
Ira
Nancy Boomershine
Inheritance Reported for Father of Nate and Harry Asher
Chicago Tribune records indicate the father of Nate and Harry Asher, formerly of Goshen, has inherited about $1,000,000 via unspecified connections. Local Goshen residents have only seen this through newspapers and await confirmation. The Asher family resides in Chicago.
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Nate
Harry Asher
Chicago Tribune
Goshen
Asher
Chicago
Working Nights to Finish First Street Bridge Project
National Concrete company of Indianapolis operates nights to complete the Rock Run creek bridge on First Street. Laborers worked on the structure last Sunday and officials say continued good weather could finish county bridges within four weeks, preventing a spring delay.
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First Street
National Concrete Company of
Indianapolis
Rock Run Creek
Auditor's Office
Letter Describes Murder Near Dr Kreider's Old Home
Dr W B Kreider received a letter from his brother in near Wadsworth Ohio describing a murder near the doctor's old home on Thursday. Kreider knew the young lady's parents and the young man suspected of the crime and was familiar with the murder site.
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W. B. Kreider
Wadsworth
Dr. Kreider
Infant Daughter of Ford Family Dies in New Paris
Mortuary record notes the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ford died last night in New Paris and will be taken to Mentone tomorrow for burial. Emily Jordan aged 48 of Duluth Minn died at Clark hospital Elkhart after a long cancer illness, with remains shipped to Duluth. a daughter learned of the mother’s death after traveling to Elkhart. Mrs. Perry Miller of Union Michigan died Monday after a week long illness at age 60, a resident of Union for 30 years.
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Ford
Charles Ford
New Paris
Tor Mentone
Jordan
Emily Jordan
Duluth
Minn
Clark Hospital
Elkhart
Miller
Perry Miller
Union
Mich
Why coal and potato prices differ in nearby towns
In Goshen coal sells at 37.75 and 8.00 per ton while Elkhart's Consumers' Coal Co quotes chestnut and egg at 7.20. Potatoes in Sturgis Michigan fetch 50 cents per bushel, Goshen sees 80 85 and 90 cents. The price gap is puzzling.
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Goshen
Consumers’ Coal Co
Elkhart
Sturgis
Mich
Decorated Home of Gen Otis Showed in Gazette
The San Antonio Gazette runs a full page description with illustrations of the decorative work in General Harrison Gray Otis residence in Los Angeles California. The article credits Max Friederang of Brooklyn for the designs and notes his marriage to Clara Trump of this city years ago.
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Gen. Otis
San Antonio Gazette
Harrison Gray Otis
Los Angeles
Cal
Max Friederang
Brooklyn
Clara Trump
Fireman Severely Injured In Steam Pressure Accident
A 120 pound pressure of steam and hot water burst onto the back of William BE Towers, a fireman on a Lake Shore work train at LaPorte. Terrified, he leaped head first from the rapidly moving engine window. Injuries are believed potentially fatal.
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William BE. Towers
Lake Shore Road
LaPorte
Bryan in Indiana to Speak as Trip Opens
W. J. Bryan begins a special Indiana tour on Oct. 20 with plans for route details to follow. He will address Chicago audiences the night before and the Indiana stop is slated for Oct. 20.
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Bryan
Indiana
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Garth Merriman Killed In Nebraska Train Job
Garth Merriman 27 son of Mr and Mrs J Everett Merriman South Whitley was killed Saturday at Grand Island Nebraska while employed by the Union Pacific railroad as a brakeman.
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Garth Merriman
J. Everett Merriman
South Whitley
Star
Grand Island, Neb
Union Pacific Railroad
Howe Liteo-Tama at Jefferson Tomorrow Night
Lyman H. Howe presents the Liteo-Tama, offering travel at minimal time and cost, to be shown at the Jefferson tomorrow night. The act promises an inexpensive, unique entertainment option for local audiences.
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Lyman H. Howe
Jefferson
Miss Grace Lehman Weds John B Lehman in Lancaster
Grace Lehman and John B Lehman were married October 6 at the home of her parents Rev and Mrs J 8 Lehman in Lancaster Pa. The Lehman family had moved from Elkhart in October 1904 and Mr Lehman is connected with the Penn Washboard Ladder Co in Lancaster.
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Grace Lehman
John B. Lehman
J. 8. Lehman
Lancaster
Elkhart
Lehman
City
Penn Washboard & Ladder Co
Mayor Fogarty Urges City Workers to Back Democratic Majorities
Address by Fogarty to South Bend city employees pushes to consolidate Democratic majorities in the upcoming election three weeks away. He urges frequent use of campaign wear and signals support from Newell Bros for union suits, noting their lasting fit and preference among the target audience.
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Fogarty
South Bend
Newell ‘Bros
Fire destroys Benj F Flowers farm residence near Elkhart
The farm residence of Benj. F. Flowers, four miles west of Elkhart on the river’s south bank, burned to the ground Monday at 6 a.m. The fire started from the kitchen chimney and consumed some contents.
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Benj. F. Flowers
Elkhart
Admiral Dayton Returns to South Bend at Oliver Hotel
Rear Admiral Dayton of the United States Navy now resides in South Bend at the Oliver Hotel and was born there. His retirement takes effect on October 25, with prior news notes of local fashion items and a real estate listing including a 12 room frame house for sale in need of removal.
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Admiral Dayton
Old Home
Dayton
United States Navy
South Bend
Oliver Hotel
Beemus Case Leads to Separate Schrump Trial in Circuit Court
The Beemus horse theft case ends with the jury instructed for the plaintiffs, then the Schrump trial on charges of incorrigibility of Marie Schrump opens before Judge Podge with Fred and Mrs. Schrump on trial. Toledo witnesses Nichter and Welsh testified. Byron Beemus trial set to follow. Stevick discharged over bicycle theft doubts. Estate and guardianship notices noted in Probate Court with Yoder named administrator.
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Fred Schrump
Elkhart
Podge
Circuit Court
Schrump
Marie Schrump
DE. A. Dausman
Raymer
Burris
Byron Beemus
Toledo
Beemus
Robert Stuart
George Gardner
Goshen
Cornelius Coleman
George Kane
John Lowry
Kendallville Show Posts Modest Net After Gate Receipts
The Kendallville Pair Association reports 1908 show receipts of 8 489 04 with expenses at 7 487 74 leaving a net profit of 1 001 20. A total of 15 227 full fare tickets and 844 half fare tickets were sold at the gate while grand stand sales were 2 273. Privileges added 749 65 and rate entries 730. Notable expenses include 2 966 90 for speed purses and 426 03 for printing.
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Kendallville Pair Association
Gas Exposure Incident In LaPorte Injures One Man
EF J England formerly of Goshen rooms at Wm Honan residence in LaPorte when a gas jet released gas due to a thumbcock turned too far. Mrs Honan detected the odor in the hall and opened England’s room to find it filled with gas. He recovered from the poisoning.
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EF. J. England
Goshen
Wm. Honan
LaPorte
Next In Cleveland Conference Session Details
The Board of Missions Evangelical church adjourned in Bikhart Monday morning. The next conference will be held in Cleveland Ohio next year. Bishops attending preached in Bikhart churches on Sunday.
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Cleveland
Board of Missions of the Evangelical Church
Bikhart
Ohio
Locating Max Myers Found in Los Angeles Cigar Maker
Max Myers, the Goshen born cigar manufacturer who disappeared early in the summer, has been located in Los Angeles California. He reportedly wrote relatives there and officials note the case shows improvement.
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Los Angeles
Max Myers
Goshen
Cal
Miller and Beveridge clash over Roosevelt remarks
The Goshen News Times reprints controversial Roosevelt language about Miller lasting doubts persist over the authenticity and motive. Critics say the framing serves political aims while noting the link to Miller’s Indiana attorney general tenure and his law firm ties.
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Briller
Miller
Fae
Goshen News Times
Roosevelt
Mr. Beveridge
Local network of visitors and events in Goshen
A flurry of visitors and arrivals fills Goshen with social activity as people travel from Detroit Chicago Eau Claire Manitowoc and North Manchester. Clergy and scholars attend meetings and services while locals join a missionary gathering and a Baptist convention at Pt Fort Wayne. Community notices include a high school candy sale raising funds and a public notices about ashes throwing violations in the city ordinance.
Found Guilty of Murder in Kansas City Trial
Charles Smith was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury in Kansas City Kansas District Court. Smith and co defendant Arthur Strong known as Dollar Bill were charged with killing Louis D Sternberg and his wife in their La Porte Indiana grocery store last December.
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Charles Smith
Kansas City
Kan
Smith
Arthur Strong
Dollar Bill
Louis D. Sternberg
la Porte
Ind
Indiana Transport Co. awards 22000 contract for passenger ship
The Indiana Transportation Co of Michigan City has let a 22000 contract to build a sister ship to run between Chicago and Michigan City. The vessel must be ready for commissioning by May 1, 1909.
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Indiana Transportation Co
Michigan City
Chicago
Divorce prompts hurried second wedding in Indiana
Within an hour after his son’s wife Lulu Tucker of Atwood had been granted a divorce, Albert Tucker of Akron married the same woman by Justice Etler of Warsaw. Mrs. Tucker had obtained the decree on grounds that John Tucker deserted her.
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Lulu Tucker
Atwood
Albert Tucker
Akron
Ind
Justice Etler
Warsaw
Grand Lodge Report Submission Notice
A brief notice requests attendance for the grand lodges report submission this evening by local representatives. The message urges presence and notes stage and informal initials.
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Grand Lodges
Shear
C. Cc
Lagrange Gorn School Concert Delights Kendallville Crowd
A school concert at Lagrange Gorn School entertained Kendallville residents with a lively music program Friday. Organizers emphasized affordability and broad appeal, inviting families to enjoy performances by the school’s music ensembles.
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Lagrange Gorn School
Kendallville Rae Leasdke
Music Forth
Unclear OCR Text Provides Fragmentary Item
Fragmentary OCR note mentions several names and terms with no clear event. It references Elizabeth Culie Erick Mrs H Elmer Pete Marring Gustav Edwin and a Dewco location, but no coherent incident or outcome is discernible.
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Elizabeth Culle
Erick
Mrs._H
Low
Elmer
Pete
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John Welsh
Beemua
Samuel H. Yoder
Admi
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Silas
Levi Yoder
Blok
Q. Farr
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Milller
Schuyler C. Hubbell
Drake
Hubbell
Nappanes
Fred H. Nymeyer
Unhi
Dick Berry
Nick
Npe
Wakarusa
Ed M. Whitehead
Ald
Bert’ ‘Butler
Wabagh
J. L. Ottman
Eau Claire
Agnes’' Ponko
Manchester
Henry Lehman Jo
Mabel Hawks
Danville
Hubert Hascall
Detroit
Daniel M. Bechtel
Katie Leighty
Canada
J. ©. Newell
Charles’ Shoup
Lake Wawasee
Charles J. Garvin
Pt. Fort Wayne
Orum Andrews
Shawano
Wis
Co. M. Harris
Charles F. Kelly
A. B. Witt
Roy Miles
Milford
North Dakota
Fred Gross
C.G. Landis
Alice Waring
Nancy Freeman
Sidney
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I. J. Becknell
Florence Pancost
Wabash
W. L. Hermes
Geo. Rimpler
Lansing
Jerry Shire
Elkhart Prairie
North
South Dakota
Misa Mary Callahan
Misa Eliizabeth Parker
St. Mary’s Academy
Notre Dame
George R. Harper
John L. Putnam
Central Union Telephone Co
Ea Vallance
Guy Pollock
S. Miler
Charles Miller
Christiana Lake
Mr. King
Bloomington
Silver Street
Clinton Township
Martin H. Browne
Cotton
W. J. Masters
Clark Bruce
Hawks
Third
Clinton Streets
The
Goshen High School Athletic Association
Rogera & Wilson
Muale
Wheata Alleyen
Dewco A. Wader
Marring Gustav Edwin
Seasion
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