Jail Bird Reynolds Escapes Then Returns To Chicago
A laboring escape tale follows Hugh Reynolds alias Charles More, once jailed at the stone yard, who fled custody in a storm and wandered seeking work. He was tracked by Deputy Sheriff Chaitlen in Chicago, while his wife Annie More posed as impoverished, drawing sympathy before deception was exposed. Police plan to recapture him in Elkhart county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Reynolds
Charles More
Stone Yard
Tom
Edgerlyst
Chicago
Robert Chairen
Reynold
Chivagu
Chemumgisnees
Nirs
Eynolds
New Paris
Thomas Clothing
Annie More
Hirs
Ehs
Goshen
Wilson
Averyone
Elkhart County
Rigby Seeks Trial in School-Attendance Case
Charles Rigby jailed in Goshen after truant arrest for failing to send children to school. He opts to stand trial. case set before Justice Young for Saturday. Officer Keath served papers. Defense witnesses include F DeGolier, Dick Straw, Dave Rigby, Ed Rigby, Bill Sparklin, Milo Chamberlain, Dan Chamberlain. Prosecution lists Major Braden, Captain Miller, Prof Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigby
Charles Rigby
Heath
Goshen
Young
Keath
F. DeGolier
Dick Straw
Dave Rigby
Ed Rigby
Bill Sparklin
Milo Chamberlain
Dan Chamberlain
Major Braden
Captain Miller
Prof Myers
Married at Parsonage in Goshen City
John Charles Griffiths of Chicago and Ada Cleland of this city wed last evening at the IM EB parsonage with Rev. Brown presiding. They will reside in Chicago. Bernard Bosse died of apoplexy in the Goshen court house yard at noon. He was 74, had lived in the county seat 36 years, and left for dinner when struck. He is survived by seven children including Mrs. Henry Miller of this city. Mrs. Louise Fluegel, 72, died at home in Goshen after a long illness from stomach trouble and complications. she was the widow of William Fluegel and leaves six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles Griffiths
Chicago
Ada Cleland
Rev. Brown
Bernard Bosse
Court House
Goshen
Henry Miller
Louise Fluegel
William Fluegel
Frederick Boantley
Revenge for Mr. Bickel dam dispute drags to years in court
The St Joseph and Elkhart Power Co. appeared before Judge Hubbard to amend a restraining order against Indiana Power Co. over a dam project near Michawaka. Indiana Power suspended work and will file a bill of exceptions, vowing to continue the fight while both sides claim priority rights and warn only one dam can exist in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph & Elkhart Power Company
Hubbard
Indiana Power Company
Michawaka
Indiana Company
South Bend Times
St. Joseph & Elkhart Company
BE. O. Bickel
Elkhart
Bickel
Kennedy
As & Dam
Thas
Joseph & Elkhart Company
Four youths arrested in Elkhart grand larceny case
James and Dean Harris and Milo and Al Chamberlain were arrested on charges of grand larceny after Soward Kingsley reported missing money mortgages and notes. Kingsley claimed to have carried about 87.80 in cash and four 310 bills in a cigar case before the incident at Witt's and Bowman's saloons. Kingsley’s brother arrived in Edwardsburg as authorities prepared a hearing for the four youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
al Harris
Milo
Dean Chamberlain
Soward M. Kingsley
H Edwardsburg
John Bulland
Paing
Alty
Hdwardsburg
Elkhart
Tie
Witt
Hotel Bucklen
Bowman
Kingsley
Harris
Chamberlain
Edwardsburg
James Harris
Bnc
Dr. Harris
A. N. Chamberlain
North Main Street
Eluck
Braden
Hikhart
Bowman’s Sailoon
Harris Boys
Emrick Charged With Attempted Murder After Chloroform Incident
William Emrick a Lake Shore railway section hand bound over for circuit court on $1,000 bond charged with attempting to kill his wife Rosanna Emrick. She testified he pressed a chloroform soaked cloth on her face during a night of fear and a struggle in their West Franklin Street home. The family described the events and the couple’s prior tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Emrick
Lake Shore
West
Franklin Street
Emrick
Jennie
Bart
Daughery
Hea
Miller
Supt
Breden
James d. Dodge
Blake
Rigg Crate Factory
Bert
Kimbark’s
Death of Jacob Nusbaum longtime Hillshart official
Jacob Nusbaum aged about 70 died Tuesday night at the home of his son Dr. W H Nusbaum in Auburn from bowel trouble after a long illness. He formerly served as a Hillshart county commissioner and lived in Middlebury for forty years. Survived by a wife and five children Mesdiames George Calp and Lillie Keeke of East Toledo Attorney J W Nusbaum Warsaw Dr W H Nusbaum Auburn and Rev O S Nus bam Ottawa Kan. Funeral will be held in Middlebury Friday at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Nusbaum
Middlebury
W. H. Nusbaum
Auburn
Hillshart County
Mesdiames
George Calp
Lillie Keeke
East
Toledo
J. W. Nusbaum
Warsaw
W. H. Naesbaum
Nusbam
Ottawa
Kan
Bold Burglary Strikes Goshen Home of Swank Family
A thief entered George Swank’s Goshen residence yesterday afternoon and looted valuables worth hundreds of dollars. Miss Catherine Swank found the disturbance at 6 pm. several Swank family members, teachers at Goshen schools, rest at the home. Reports list gold watches, rings, bracelets, a pin, and cash missing. a hatchet and tire tracks point to a local, internal suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Swank
Goshen
Catherina Swank
Catherine
Dalla Swank
Misa Isa Shefer
Swank
Catherine Swank
Della Swank
Parkside
Deputy Clerk Fleming Marries Lindsley In April Prank
Deputy Clerk Fleming wed Miss Lindsley in a ceremony planned as a prank. A luncheon for courthouse staff and reporters was held at the county clerk’s office. Fleming received a playful marriage license marked dove and pigeon with 1.65 paid before the mock ceremony was stopped by the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Fleming
Court House
Denners
Miss Lindsley
Stringer Harris Arrest After Alleged Howard Kingsey Robbery Case
Stringer Harris, once linked to the Howard Kingsey robbery, was arrested last night. Judge Blake dismissed the Chamberlain, Chamberlain, and James Harris cases after defense motion, with no trace of money or notes found. Elizabeth Engell seeks divorce from William Engell on drunkenness and support grounds with a 16 year old child in Dalton, Ohio. Berkey and Zigler represent Engell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stringer Harris
Howard Kingsey
Dean
Milo Chamberlain
James Harris
Blake
Perry Turner
Stringer
al Harris
Kingsley
Elizabeth F Engell
Middlebury
Farrer
William Engell
Dalton
Ohio
Berkey & Zigler
Will of Rachel Erwin Filed for Probate
The will of the late Rachel Erwin was filed for probate today. All property is divided equally between sons Albert H. Erwin and H. Clayton Erwin, with minor bequests of bric-a-brac and $150 to Anna Corey. Upon H. Clayton Erwin’s death, his property passes to Elizabeth Trowbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Erwin
Anna Corey
Albert H
H. Clayton Erwin
Elizabeth Trowbridge
Shriner and Winegardner wed in intimate river avenue ceremony
Raymond G. Winegardner married Miss Mary Shriner at the bride's father's River Avenue home. A small circle of friends attended. Reverend Lesh conducted the ceremony. The aside quotation suggests dietary remedies after the event.
Weary of Life Mrs Weippert Taken Poison In Bluff Intent
Mrs Ed Weippert of Water Street took five cents worth of poison but later claimed it was a bluff to frighten a friend. Dr M M Eckelman treated her after the emergency. she recovered and was not found to require further action. Police investigated but found nothing within their jurisdiction.
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M. M. Eckelman
Ed Weippert
Water Street
Lake Shore
Eckelman
Welppers
Walk Dagerously Tl Overdose Death Trial Summary
A man named Walk reportedly overdosed on morphine after taking a dose early in the day. His wife found him propped across the bed later that afternoon in an exhausted state. Doctors treated him, and early indications suggested he would recover.
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Fohn
Will of Cyrus Berlincourt Sent to Probate
The will directs payment of debts and the sale of unclaimed personal property. Lands are to be leased and funds collected by Tecob Burkholder of Marshall County to handle the widow’s affairs. David Berlincourt receives 50 for services. After the widow’s death the estate is divided equity among six children with Mrs. Yoder’s share placed in trust with Moses Hershberger. Jonathan Yoder of Elkhart County named executor.
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Cyrus Berlincourt
Tecob Burkholder
Marshall County
David Berlincourt
David Christner
Obhatherine Herachberger
Rachel Field
Jonas Tschugpe
Isaish Yoder
Yoder
Moses Herschberger
St. Jose County
Jonathan Yoder
Elkhart County
County Graduating Exercises Planned for June
County Superintendent Hillis organizes county school graduation exercises set for mid June. A large number of graduates are expected and the ceremony may take place in the Goshen courtyard or opera house.
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Hillis
Goshen
Rigby Case In Goshen: Guilty Verdict And Fines
The Rigby case concluded with Rigby found guilty, fined ten dollars plus costs totaling thirty five dollars. Witnesses for the prosecution were Supt Braden and Officer Miller while Dean Chamberlain Dick Strong and Will Sparklin testified for the defense. Patterson and Wickham escaped, and sheriff Milcott Bahff Kruz returned from Constantine empty handed. Lip rumors circulated about a possible Lip given.
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Patterson
Wickham
Milcott
Bahff Kruz
Constantine
David R R Miller Declared Bankrupt in Chicago Court
In the United States court at Chicago last week David R. Miller formerly of Elkhart was adjudged bankrupt and his accounts or judgments are worthless.
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David RR. Miller
United States
Chicago
David R. Miller
Elkhart
Reward Offered for Goshen Bed Swank Home Thieves
Sheriff Elliott offers a 59 reward for the arrest of thieves who robbed the Swank home at Goshen and stole valuables. The report notes a death in Locke township, a two year old child dies of measles, and Bristol plans a new modern school due to inadequate repairs.
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Elliott
Swank
Goshen
Philip Smith
Dunlaps
Bristol
Judge Wilson Withdraws From Race for Judge Renomination
Judge Wilson withdraws from the renomination contest leaving Captain Chamberlain and either L W Vail or W J Davis to vie for the Goshen seat. A primary by Elkhart township Republicans will decide which of the two runs. Goshen Democrats report Captain Henry OC Dodge may enter after the state convention. The Wilsons, including Probate Commissioner Harry O Wilson, may relocate to California.
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Harry O. Wilson
Goshen
California
Insanity Crisis Prompts County Action in Elkhart
Officials in Elkhart County fear a surge of insane cases as Longcliff asylum is full and rejects applications. Sheriff Elliott cannot house them at the jail. George W Showalter, an elderly farmer from Middlebury, has a history of mental instability and violence. relatives urge immediate action.
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Elkhart County
Longcliff
Hlliott
George W. Showalter
Middlebury Township
Showalter
Eiott
Chatten
Dannert
Rogers
Will Test Strength in Goshen Judge Race
W J Davis and L W Vail of Goshen agreed to a primary for Goshen voters in Elkhart township. The May 12 primary runs 1 to 9 pm to pick the single candidate. the highest vote getter goes on, the lowest is out after Judge Wilson’s withdrawal.
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W.J. Davis
L. W. Vail
Gosher
Elkhart Township
Goshen
G Shen
G Shen, and the Low Man Will Not Go Into Thea
Jacdie Wilson
Will Be Made Soon For Democratic State Convention
No official call yet issued for the democratic state convention meeting June 6. The chairman remains to be selected by the party, with many Democrats hoping former Senator Torpie will preside if health permits.
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State Committee
Thut
Mvetinge
Torpie
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MR. Bickel
Jericho
Gang
Officer Miller
Dick Strong
Will Sparklin
Jesse Penrose
Locke Township
South Union Church
Frank Sawyer
Mishawaka
Senate
W. M. Ferry
Grand Haven
Mich
Levi Arnold
County
New Paria
Middlebury Knight of Pythias
John F. Scott
Milord
D. O. Porter
John Kraushanzki
Starr Fruit
Western Union Telegraph Company
Admiral Davey
Saginaw
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