Local Briefs Highlight Voter Meeting and Theaters
ANL voters urged to attend Sherman opera house gathering this evening. Edwin Lytle of Lagrange reports pocketbook loss with $11 and papers. Dream theatre offers next Thursday as Ben Hur s benefit night. Central city odors and police calls, man selling rings under scrutiny. Clarence Clark jailed in Goshen. Bicycle theft reported by E D Miller. South Bend merchants and manufacturers exposition leaves debts and unpaid bills, printers among victims. A R Grandstrom, 20, crushed at Blissfield sugar beet factory. parents from Adrian area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANL
Sherman
Opera House
Edwin Lytle
Lagrange
Dream Theatre
Beardsley Avenue
Clarence Clark
Goshen
E. D. Miller
Goshen Democrat
A. R. Grandstrom
Blissfield
Adrian
Change at Lake Shore Shop A R Ayres Returns Here As Assistant Master Mechanic
In local railroad news J T Carroll of the Lake Shore shops is promoted to master mechanic of the Lake Erie and Western shop with headquarters at Tipton Indiana. A R Ayres from Collinwood becomes assistant master mechanic at Elkhart. Ayres formerly shop superintendent at Elkhart returns to lead the department. Also, Victor Monchien of the Lake Shore master mechanic's office plans a Chicago Detroit and Ann Arbor vacation next week. The Lake Shore announces a new depot project at Hopkins on the Grand Rapids branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Ayres
J. T. Carroll
Lake Erie & Western
Tipton
Ind
Lake Shore
Collinwood
Mr. Carroll
Carroll
Elkhart
Ayres
Victor Monchien
Dropped lighted stove causes smoke filled home blaze
In William Newman’s home at 1228 South Main street a lit oil stove fell from an upstairs carrier during a Saturday evening mishap. The oil ignited on carpet and walls, spreading dense smoke that filled upper rooms before firefighters arrived. Neighbors aided with a garden hose while Charles Kline and Al Long helped evacuate and fight the blaze. Damage limited to carpet and bedding with smoke marking the walls. fire company extinguished the last embers after three hours of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Newman
South Main Street
Newman
Charles Kline
al Long
Elkhart Opens Season with Win at Michigan City
Elkhart high school defeated Michigan City 21 to 0 in a season opener marked by strong offense and few penalties. Hilfer and Bedenkop scored in the first half, Riblet added a third on a quarterback run, and Darling closed the scoring. The game featured long passes, stout defense, and a return matchup planned at Elkhart driving park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Michigan City
Blue and White Warriors
Elkhartans
Hilfer
Darling
Riblet
Bedenkop
Moulton
Morrow
Olds
Flynn
Shaffer
McCoy
Brightmire
Arthur Bobbitt
Goshen
Howard Park
South Bend
Minnis
Brown
Hurer
Hummelt
Bowmans
Clarence Clarks Record of South Bend Police File
Chief McWeeny supplied a record for Clarence R. Clark in South Bend. It notes a July 4, 1907 murder incident where his partner was killed and Clark testified for the state, followed by arrests for embezzlement on August 1, 1907, assault with intent on April 3, 1908, and suspicion of felony on May 29, 1908. an earlier July 4, 1907 incident involved a fight after finding the partner’s sister with an Italian, the partner stabbed, and Clark cut on the arm, plus a later arrest for threatening to kill Joy Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Joy Lee
Stolen Brass Recovered Again Near Elkhart River
George Upp found about fifty pounds of brass hidden in brush along the Elkhart riverbank near the Island, continuing the thefts from Northern Indiana Brass Co. on September 25 and 27. The recovered material was from broken frames for a scale company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Brass Co
George Upp
Elkhart
Upp
October term opens in Elkhart circuit court with 105 cases
Judge Dodge presides as 105 cases note eleven criminal actions. Juries not yet called. Term hints at quiet proceedings until after the election. Court meets in rebuilt room with finishing touches applied by workers Saturday. A few minor details remain due to material delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Elkhart
Dodge
Grand
Petit Juries
Will Play Cribbage Firemen Form Club For Series
Central station firemen and city workers plan a cribbage club with a prize of cigars for losers. Goshen high school beat Wakarusa 11 to 0 at Goshen Saturday. Bucklen and a decorator were told to stop talking in the opera house lobby during a show by an usher who did not know Bucklen’s identity. The usher then told them to take conversation outside, and Bucklen’s identity was revealed. Sheriff Wing warned White Pigeon saloonkeepers against selling fizz after prohibition, noting ginger ale and fruit drinks as the stronger options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Station
Goshen
Wakarusa
H. B
Bucklen
Opera House
Mr. Bucklen
Carl Wing
White Pigeon
New Probate Commissioner Appointed After Resignation
D. J. Troyer resigns as probate commissioner ahead of a potential state senate run. Judge Dodge appoints Guy Dausman of Goshen, son of attorney E. F. A. Dausman, to fill the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
D. J. Troyer Oday
Dodge
Guy Dausman
Goshen
EF. A. Dausman
Mortuary notes and obituaries from local area
Multiple shallow notices report infant deaths Ferris Shock and Edward Heier. deaths from cancer and blood poisoning for Mrs Sullivan and Lillie Wooden. long-time resident Asa D Christian and others. funeral times and churches listed. Fraternal visit by Theo Bell and F E Hering noted along with 64th wedding anniversary for Joseph and his wife Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferris Shock
Edwin
Blaine Avenue
Opal Shock
Shaum
Wright
South Side
Harvey
Edward
Wollie Heier
Eighth Street
J. O. Mosier
Lillie
Mary E. Wooden
Cass County
Michigan
Asa D. Christian
Granger
St. Joseph County
Joseph J. Clark
South Bend
George Prosser
LaPorte
Notice to heirs and creditors in Clark Lane estate
In Elkhart Superior Court during the 1908 November term Charles T. Greene as administrator filed final settlement of Clark Lane deceased. The court will examine the account on November 16, 1908 and all creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness the clerk and seal October 3, 1908. Geo. W. Fleming, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Clark Lane
Charles T. Greene
Clarke Lane
Elkhart Superior Court
Indiana
Geo. W. Fleming
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First State Bank
Norman Sage
J. Goldberg
Chas, T. Greene
St. Joseph Valley Bank
John W. Fieldhouse
T. Thornton Snell
Herman Borneman
Walter S. Hazelton
Elkhart Review
Police and Criminal News
Chapman March
Niles
Driving Park
the Daily Review
Mortuary Record
Theo. A. Bell
California
F. E. Hering
Wabash
Beleibing
Mr. Bell
The
Eagles
Mr. Hering
Joseph Miller
Main Street
Sherman and
Harris
Opera
Children’s Wear
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