Expensive Marriage Promises and Lawsuit Headlines
A Napanee firm faces an $8,900 damage suit after a broken hand occurred while working for Coppes Bros. Zook. The suit cites a rotten floor and a resawing machine, detailing dangerous conditions and the plaintiff’s injuries. Other items note Swedish marriage plans, court actions, and corporate filings.
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Chamberlain « Turner
Siacnuel F Miller
John J. Coppes
Frank Coppes
Daniel Zook
Coppes Bros. & Zook
Napparee
Fied
Sanhleh
Ana
Dapantas Gma
Heirs of W V Corcoran sue for St Joe land title
The heirs of the late W. V. Corcoran of Washington D C have filed a suit claiming title to 1600 acres of ground in and around St Joe where many fine buildings stand. A separate note reports the steamer Lawrence of the People's Transportation Co wrecked in Lake Michigan during the storm with crew and passengers unaccounted for.
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St. Joe
Od St. Joe
Lake Michigan
Imochasa
Michigan
Hawks Furniture donations aid Galveston storm sufferers
The Hawks Furniture company and its employees sent a $65 donation to Kauffmann and Myers Furniture in Galveston Texas for storm relief. The subscription was led by the firm with each employee contributing.
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Hawks Furniture Company
Kauffmann& Myers Furniture Company
Galveston
Texas
Two year old Auwhert-Bessie Alwine dies in New Paris cholera infantum
Auwhert-Bessie Alwine aged two of New Paris dies at 5 15 this morning from cholera infantum. Funeral Friday at 2 from Progressive church with burial in Whitehead cemetery. Harris Oppenheim of the Chicago Fair reports Charles J Stein father of Geo Stein died in Pittsburg Monday afternoon.
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Bessie Alwine
Samuel Alwine
New Paris
Progressive Church
Whitehead Cemetery
Harris Oppenheim
Chicago
Charles J. Stein
Geo. Stein
Pittsburg
Mr. Stein
George Stein
Deter
Mammoth Dock Changes Aimed at Raising Coal Tenders
Engineers propose raising conldocks and adjusting aprons to let coal drop freely from a 100 foot long by 34 foot wide dock. The inclined track will be raised to the deck, marking a significant engineering feat. Work began yesterday morning and will be pushed swiftly.
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TD Khartt
Watervliet Man Arrested in Wife Assault Case
Lie, Berringer of Watervliet twelve miles north of Renton Yarkor has been arrested on the charge of attempting to kill his wife. Neighbors say domestic troubles period, Mrs Berringer’s screams woke them, and they found Dr Berringer striking her with a heavy iron. The woman’s injuries are serious.
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Lie
Berringer
Watervliet
Renton Yarkor
Hig Four Sued for Personal Injuries in Rail Train Incident
Emmons filed suit in Madsen circuit court against the Big Four railroad seeking 22000 dollars after being kicked from a company train weeks ago. He is a painter by trade, unemployed at present, and resides in Manila with his wife and child.
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Short Emmons
Eait
Madsen
Big Four Railroad
Emmons
Manila
Pullman Company Debates Safe Installation in Cars
Pullman Seeing Car company officials weigh adding safes to all passenger cars after recent Western train robberies influence. If approved, safes would be built into the cars as standard features.
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Pullman Seeing Car Company
Sanbury Bay wreck claimants press for recompense
Lane shore claim agents report individuals with claims against the company tried to extract compensation. Several lawyers attended the meetings to present demands and pressure the company.
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Lane Shore Claim
Sancuky Bay
Knight presents ring to Grand Chancellor at LaGrange lodge
At a regular meeting of LaGrange Lodge No 14 percent Ko off Grand Chancellor James E. McDonald of Ligonier received a $290 diamond ring as thanks for his services to the order.
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LaGrange Ledge
James E. McDonald
Ligonier
Citiz-Pavé
Goshen Delegation Snubbed by South Beed Tribune
The Goshen delegation and Usariey Miller receive no mention in the South Beed Tribune's Echoes of Roosevelt's Visit coverage, leaving the Goshen contingent feeling overlooked and unseen.
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Roosevelt
Vsit
South Beed Tribune
Goshen
Usariey
Lady’s engraved watch found near Lake Shore Station
Patskea reports locating a lady’s watch with her portrait engraved on the case near the Lake Shore station. The owner can recover by proving ownership.
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Patskea
Lake Shore Station
Studebaker Bros. Telegraph Texas Relief Gift
Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing of South Bend sent a telegram to Governor Sayers of Texas offering $500 for the relief of storm sufferers in Texas.
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Studebaker Bros.’ Manufacturing Company
South Bend
Gov. Sayers
Texas
Lottie L. Gale Signs Stage Return Contract
Miss Lottie L. Gale of this city signs a contract to return to the stage about December 13. She will take soubrette parts.
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Lottie L. Gale
Storms Wreak Havoc Across Towns as Winds Flood Victims
A severe storm brought gale force winds causing extensive damage across multiple areas. Telegraph lines and electrical services failed while trees and signs toppled, roofs were ripped off, and fruit crops were flattened. One man, A. E. Ryerson, died after being knocked from a freight car. Reports from Goshen to Michigan noted heavy damage and widespread power outages.
Detroit hosts annual letter carriers convention selects Chattanooga for next year
Delegates adopt several resolutions including endorsing a Grout time limit for substitute carriers and seeking relief from summer heat by permitting a lighter uniform shirt without the coat. They petition for discontinuance of regular deliveries by special delivery boys and propose excluding $225.44 owed from the government to certain carriers from the statute of limitations.
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Detroit
Chattanooga
Post Office Department
Butler Appointed at School Board Meeting
The Board of Education met in regular session at J. W. Replogle's office. Emma Butler was chosen to fill the vacancy created by Mary Defrees's resignation. Professor Rieman was told to prepare a High School Library catalogue and music book changes were approved for several grades.
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Board of Education
J. W. Replogle
Emma Butler
Mary Defrees
Prof. Rieman
Chicago Cat Refuge Under Construction by Mrs. L. Norton
Work begins on a cat hospital sponsored by Mrs. Letana Norton of 1030 Grand Boulevard Chicago. The Chicago Cat Refuge aims to open around October 1 for sick and neglected felines with Dr. Anna Kaufman, a Chicago cat club member and Angora owner, involved.
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Letana Norton
Grand Boulevard
Chicago
Anna G. Kaufman
Chicago Cat Club
Col T J Tarsney Plans Colorado Speaking Tour
Col T J Tarsney of Colorado will begin a speaking tour in the state on September 1. Former colonel of Colorado’s first volunteer regiment in the Philippines he served eighteen months there and now opposes the annexation of the island, arguing they are not worth fighting over.
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T. J. Tarsney
Colorado
Bus Driver Thrown From Seat On Fifth Street Trench
Hotel Hatcall bus driver Ed Oversleese was ejected while driving on North Fifth Street where a trench was filled. The earth was loose and the bus wheels sank into gravel as several traveling salesmen rode aboard.
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Ed Oversleese
Hotel Hatcall
North Fifth Street
Goshen to Host Dolliver Speech After Oct 1
Republican county central committee seeks Congressman Dolliver of Iowa to speak in Goshen after October 1. Corporal Tanner to speak in Elkhart next Tuesday evening September 13. Goshen Poultry Association plans second annual show in November or December. Tomy Y and Mattie E. Gosken horses race at LaPorte today.
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Republican County Central Committee
Congressman Dolliver
Iowa
Goshen
Corporal Tanner
Elkhart
Goshen Poultry Association
TWO ELKHART BURGLARIES BOY SAVED BY A BULL
Elkhart reports two burglaries last night with burglars escaping. In one case Julius Jaster’s saloon was entered and a small loot taken. A 8-year-old boy named Wilson was saved from drowning by a bull dog guided by drayman Lyman Alcoin after being pulled to shore. A telegram notes brothers are safe but their mother remains missing.
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Elkhart
Julius Jaster
Noclew
Yoder
Samuel Stewart
Wilson
St. Joe
Lyman Alcoin
Alcoin
Alcoip
Young Wilson
Bull Dog
Wm. E Shaffer
Ivan
Galveston
Tex
Political notes and campaign movements across Indiana and Maine
Mark Hanna will speak in Delphi next Saturday at the request of Congressman Landis as Indiana politicians plan to attend. Samuel B. Donnelly says laboring men back Bryan, while Corporal Tanner travels to Fort Wayne and Warsaw with stops at Plymouth Elkhart Angola Auburn Marion and Lafayette. Maine election results shift national betting odds in favor of Bryan. Secretary Hawkins notes broader Democratic gains could carry the same effect with limited money staked.
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Mark Hanna
National Republican Committee
Landis
Delphi
Indiana
Samuel B. Donnelly
International Typographical Union
Bryan
Donnelly
James Tanner
Corporal Tanner
Ft Wayne
Union Veteran League
Warsaw
Plymouth
Elkhart
Angola
Auburn
Marion
Lafayette
Maine
Vermont
Hawkins
State Committee
South Bend council plans garbage crematory and more
The South Bend council weighs creating a garbage crematory while LaPorte and nearby areas report varied civic moves. Michigan City seeks a Mutual Telephone franchise. LaPorteMichigan City Railway loses an electric line franchise after a committee review. City hall bids are delayed to October due to many contractors. Arrests in Bluffton aim to counterfeit money. Swindlers near Waterford target soap buyers with counterfeit notes. Katie Zallas, detained after giving birth in a South Bend police station, faces insanity charges and possible confinement. Census figures for South Bend spark debate over population counts and Schafer’s discrepancies.
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Mutual Telephone Company
Michigan City
LaPorte
Michigan City Railway Company
Sherman Ripple
Henry Lewin
J. E Oldfather
Bluffton
LaPorte Argus
Waterford
Katie Zallas
South Bend
D. B. J. Schafer
Schafer
Preparations Underway for Hebrew New Year Sept 24
Jewish communities brace for the Hebrew new year starting September 24 at sundown with special services planned in synagogues and temples. Ienac Whisler of Nappanee remains in very serious condition after a barn fall injury.
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Ienac Whisler
Nappanee
Conn Awards Medals for District School High Averages
C G Conn a noted instrument maker and former congressman has authorized Ellis to grant two gold and two silver medals to district pupils with top averages at the county annual commencement. He funds a new four year juvenile band and orchestra college with private tutors and military governance under J Franelyn Boyer of Conn's Conservatory, incorporating regular public schooling.
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Elkhart
Chicago Chronicle
C. G. Conn
Ellis
Conn
Conservatory of Music
J. Franelyn Boyer
Obstruction on East Second Street Ties Railway Track
A heavy railroad tie was placed across the Indians Railway Co. track on East Second Street last Monday night. Charley Elger saw the danger while returning home at about 11 39 and removed it. The act is unlikely to be that of mischievous boys, though some locals oppose the double track project. Legal action may follow without accusing opponents of crime.
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Mishawaka Cor
South Bend Times
Indians Railway Co
East Second Street
Charley Elger
Miss Florence Edythe King Admitted to Bar in Kosciusko Court
In Kosciusko Circuit Court Miss Florence Edythe King daughter of Rev Chauncey King pastor of Warsaw M E Church was admitted to the bar after passing the required examination before a committee of the bar association appointed by Judge H S Biggs. She previously graduated from Columbia City high school in 1396 and from Ohio Wesleyan University in June 1399.
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Kosciusko
Florence Edythe King
Chauncey King
Warsaw M. E
Bar Association
H. S. Biggs
Snake eater Bosco likely fatally bitten in Kansas exhibit
Bosco, known for a nauseating street corner display, was bitten on the arm by a large rattler in Beaver Springs Kansas last week. His system, poisoned by snake salad and bad whisky, is seriously deteriorating.
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Bosco
Kansas
Beaver Springs
Goshen Property Transfers Reported in Local Deeds
Andrea Burkhart transfers a Goshen lot to Anns Mehnert for $1. George Ellison transfers a Goshen lot to Austell Improvement Co for $1. Hallie W Ettinger and husband transfer a Goshen lot to Henry and Wm H Williams for $350.
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Andrea Burkhart
Anns Mehnert
Goshen
George Ellison
Austell Improvement Co
Hallie W Ettinger
Henry and
Wm H Williams
Goeben
Harvest jubilee at Millersburg tomorrow
Millersburg will host a harvest jubilee tomorrow. The event is noted amid other local items including social gatherings and recent regional happenings.
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Millersburg
Rosa Ellia Weds Harry Zimmerman at First Baptist
Miss Rosa Lee Ellia daughter of Mrs Mary Ells and Harry E Zimmerman son of Dr C A Zimmerman were married at 6 pm yesterday in the parsonage of the First Baptist church with Rev W P Pearce officiating. The bride lately returned from Chicago and they will live on South Eighth street Goshen.
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Rosa Lee Ellia
Mary Ells
Harry E. Zimmerman
C. A. Zimmerman
First Baptist Church
W. P. Pearce
Chicago
Goshen
Zimmerman
South Eighth Street
Prohibitionists Meet in Elkhart for Rally Day Plan
The prohibitionists of Elkhart township are asked to assemble in the council chamber Thursday evening September 13 to arrange a rally day on October 1. By order of assistant chairman Fort Wayne Indiana tickets priced 1.80 go on sale September 17 through September 22 via Big Four.
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Elkhart Township
Council Chamber
Ft Wayne
Ind
2Lat
Good
Yia Big Four
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