Elkhart Worker Crushed by Revolving Line Shaft
Crist Adams of Elkhart suffered severe injuries at Giles shops on Pratt street when his right hand was caught in a belt and drawn into a rapidly revolving line shaft. He was whirled several times, with one arm broken in three places and a mashed hand, but doctors expect recovery. His wife is Abram Smith’s daughter from east of Silver Lake.
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Crist Adams
Elkhart
Pratt Street
Abram Smith
Silver Lake
Will Preach in U B Church at Silver Lake
Robert Dillman who recently received a local licence from the U B conference at Warsaw will address the Silver Lake community Sunday evening at the United Brethren church.
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U. B
Robert Dillman
U.B
Warsaw
Wll
Silver Lake
Typhoid Fever Recovery Enables Gresso to Return
E W Gresso resumes work at his store after a four week illness from typhoid fever. He endured a mild course and, while back at the shop, cannot yet resume full duties for several days.
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E. W. Gresso
Death Notice for Charles Gartsch of Olney Ill
Ralph J. Shepherd of Irving northeast of town received a telegram Monday morning announcing the accidental death on Sunday night of Charles Gartsch of Olney Illinois. He was about forty years old and the brother of Mrs. Shepherd. The father resides with the Shepherd family.
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Ralph J. Shepherd
Irving
Charles Gartsch
Olney
Ill
Rother
Residents Samuel N and Bert Rickel Move to Lott Michigan
Michigan residents Samuel N and Bert Rickel and their families departed this week for Lott Michigan after purchasing a land tract to build a future home. The community regrets their departure and wishes them prosperity.
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Samuel N
Bert Rickel
Lott
Michigan
Death of Everett J Flora
Everett J Flora, the three year old son of Mr and Mrs John Flora, died at 11 o clock Monday night after a long illness. The funeral was held at Bethel church at 10 o clock today.
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Everett J
John Flora
Bethel Church
Mortgage Exemption Provisions From Indiana 1699 Act
Indiana act allows homeowners with real estate mortgage debt to deduct up to 700 and half the assessed value from the property for tax assessment. To qualify, file a sworn statement of mortgage indebtedness with the County Avatar between March 1 and May 1. Contact Ascorp for mortgage exemption execution and filing with the Auditor via G. A. Brush.
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General Assembly
Indiana
Ascorp
Will Preach Last Sermon of the Conference Year
Rev E. E. Wright to deliver his final sermon of the conference year next Sunday. The text will be Christ the Singer from Matthew 26 30. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Will
E. E. Wright
Christ the Singer
Cyrus B. Deaton Nominated for Lake Township Trustee
The notice declares Cyrus B. Deaton as a Republican candidate for trustee of Lake township at the upcoming caucus. It endorses him as a good man and expresses hope for his election success.
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Cyrus B. Deaton
Lake Township
Deaton
Make It Yourself Rheumatism Cure Prescribed in New York
A well known rheumatism expert proposes a home remedy: Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Mix and take a teaspoon after each meal and at night. Ingredients are inexpensive and vegetable based. Regular use is claimed to relieve pain and swelling without stomach harm. Local drugstores confirm these items are harmless and can be bought separately or mixed by the pharmacist on request.
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New York Daily
Sidney Plans Erect New Public School Building
Plans for a new public school building in Sidney are prepared for summer construction. The structure will include three large classrooms an assembly room for the high school and two additional high school classrooms. The town will offer a four year course with two teachers dedicating their time to this department.
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Sidney
Nebraska mystery suicide case in Fairbury
The body of Mrs. Elvira E. Wells was found in a Fairbury Nebraska room. A shawl strap was around her neck attached to a closet hook, indicating suicide as the probable cause. She left a rambling note suggesting an unbalanced mind. her brother J. H. Geiger of Concordia Kansas will travel to retrieve the body.
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Fairbury
Neb
Elvira E. Wells
H. J. Evans
Kansas
J. H. Geiger
Concordia
Kas
A Letter to Democrats on Party Management by Conn
Hon Charles G Conn, candidate for the gubernatorial nomination, urges Democrats to adopt better party management. He outlines reasons for reform and argues for stronger organization, discipline, and coordinated strategy to win elections.
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Charles G. Conn
Strong Argument for Party Betterment in Public Estimation
A political party gains strength only when its leaders reflect public sentiment and act upright. It compares to a business that thrives with fair dealing, accurate promises, and trustworthy management. Weak or unscrupulous leadership weakens the party and risks electoral defeat.
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Democratic Party
Burdock Cure Advertises Blood Purifier and Remedies
An owner H P Rager offers Hawk's Burdock cure claiming to purify blood and treat rheumatism kidney bladder and stomach issues. Large bottles labeled one dollar are offered for 35 cents.
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H. P. Rager
Isaac Spangle Celebrates 71st Birthday Sunday
Isaac Spangle marked his seventy first birthday with a family gathering Sunday at his home. Twenty six relatives joined in a reunion with baskets and fellowship. Attendees included P E Whitmyer family John Rowe family Joe Longecker family O F Brown family Earl Spangle family Abe Rhodes and others from Elkhart and Silver Lake as they traveled by the 6:20 am train and returned on the 8:16 pm train.
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Isaac Spangle
P. E. Whitmyer
John Rowe
Joe Longecker
Elkhart
O. F. Brown
Earl Spangle
Abe Rhodes
Silver Lake
Notice to Republicans to Convene March 20 in Lake Township
The Republicans of Lake township will meet March 20 at 1 30 p m in the room above Hayman ro s hardware store to select a delegate and alternate to the State convention in Indianapolis on April 1 and 2 and to choose a delegate and alternate to the Joint Senatorial convention in Bourbon on March 23 at 1 30 p m All Republicans are urged to attend W J Fitton Chairman 1st Precinct T B Keller Chairman 2nd Precinct
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Lake Township
Hayman #ro’s
Indianapolis
Bourbon
W. J. Fitton
Political party reform and the decline of the democratic machine
An editorial argues that public welfare demands trustworthy candidates free from private influences. It critiques the Democratic Party in the state as chaotic and dominated by bad leadership, urging rational, merit-based support and an end to demagogic campaigning.
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Democratic Party
Two Boys Suffer Lye Incident At Claypool
Unopened can of concentrated lye found in Claypool roadway led two three year olds, Chauncey Tucker and Donald Downing, to cut the can and drink and apply the contents. Tucker tasted lye, then again, causing mouth soreness. Downing rubbed lye on his fingers and face, injuring an eye. Dr. E E Haworth treated the boy and removed pus from the eye.
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Claypool
Donald
I'M. Downing
Chauncey
Charles Tucker
Tucker
Downing
E. E. Haworth
Inquiry on dead hen health officer timing
A citizen asks how long a hen must be dead before authorities take charge. The inquirer wonders if the bird turns green and feathers slip. The readable note states the location between Sycamore and Main Streets. No charge is mentioned.
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Sycamore
Card Reports Smallpox Sickness in Mexico Family
A card from Homer Wells of Cardenas Mexico informs Mrs. Ezra Homman that their eldest daughter has small pox. She contracted the illness while away at school, and is now sick at home.
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Homer Wells
Cardenas
Mexico
Ezra Homman
Couple Returns Home After Seven Week Hospital Stay
Charlie Kreiter took his wife home from Fort Wayne Saturday. she had been in hospital seven weeks for an operation and is now able to be about the house and hopes to recover well.
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Charlie Kreiter
Fort Wayne
Sundsy
Farm Labor Shortage Amid Panic Echoes City Unemployment
The piece notes widespread unemployment among factory workers due to the panic. Farmers in the countryside report a need for hands to work a day. The busy season for farmers is beginning, but securing workers remains difficult.
Obituary of G W Herald Pioneer Citizen of Kosciusko and Fulton
G W Herald born May 8 1836 in Westmoreland PA died March 10 1908 at his son O E Herald’s home Pryor Creek Oklahoma aged 71 years 10 months and 2 days He moved with parents to Franklin Township Kosciuszko County and married Mary C Horn of Fulton County July 4 1858 Their marriage lasted over 37 years producing eight children two sons one daughter and three sons and daughters surviving him with grandchildren He led in prayer and bade them goodbye marking his final farewell to the Spirit world.
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George Washington Herald
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania
O. E. Herald
Pryor Creek
Oklahoma
Franklin Township
Kosciusko County
Mary C. Horn
Fulton County
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Cashier
Tressxe Helser, As’t Cash'r
Ira Leckrone
Sylvanus Funk
C. E. Stout
W.H. Kern
Noah Frantz
J.C. Babcock
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C. A. Pearson
Hawk
Burdock
Chaiman
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Claypool Boys
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