Rob Freight Cars Loot Stolen Goods Found Near South Bend
Long report on organized car robbers from Elkhart to Laporte with a Lake Shore freight train hold up in South Bend. About 100 maroon No 40 woolen sweaters valued at $300 found in a secluded woods spot, likely stolen from the trains. Police track wagon routes to Muessel brewery. South Bend suspects alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Laporte
John M. Mumaw
German Township
St. Joseph County
Mumaw
Sheriff's Office
Murphy
Lake Shore Road
Muessel
Laporte Argus
Here
Cephas Mumaw
John Dunn
Evidence of Burned Goods Found Near Woods
In the same woods officers found burned goods, notably shoes, indicating a deliberate disposal or destruction of items connected to the scene. No further details on suspects or motive are provided in the readable text.
Bloodhounds Proposed to Aid Sheriff in County
Sheriff Kidder will ask the county commissioners at the December session to adopt bloodhounds to track thieves. He cites Crown Point’s dogs as proof and recalls local murders where scenting dogs could have aided investigations. He argues for dumb detectives to help solve crimes in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidder
Board of County Commissioners
Crown Point
Lake County
Goshen Times
Jonathan Crumbaker
Bristol
Wilson Kehres
Osolo Township
Attorney Ellison Dead at LaGrange Age About 80
The obituary notes attorney Andrew Ellison of LaGrange died Monday evening. A Democrat and longtime congressional candidate, he was a bravely persistent fighter before the Elkhart circuit court and admired for his fierce devotion to clients. A plaster fall at Hilkhart National Bank caused commotion, scattering coins but injuring none as staff avoided the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ellison
Lagrange
Ellison
Hiram 8. Tousley
Albert S. Blake
Robert Lowry
Elkhart
England
Congress
Hilkhart National Bank
Kerstetter
Accidental Gunfire Wounds South Bend Youth on Hunting Trip
James Jones of South Bend and two companions, including a man named Swartz, hunted from Osceola to near Mishawaka. As they climbed a fence, a gun discharged injuring Jones in the left ankle. The doctors fear possible loss of his foot after bone damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
South Bend
Swartz
Osceola
Mishawaka
Jones
Indiana State Dairy Asso Holds Seventh Annual Convention
The Indiana State Dairy Association will convene its seventh annual meeting in Lochinvar Hall Lebanon Boone county Indiana on December 29 and 30. Lebanon with 5000 residents offers rail and hotel facilities with special rates. The program features speakers from across the state and a butter show. For the program or premium list contact secretary H Beckman Brunswick Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Dairy Association
Lochinvar Hall
Lebanon
Boone County
Indiana
H. ©. Beckman
Brunswick, Ind
Wealthy La Grange farmer found dead in corn crib
Elias Hartzle, a rich and respected La Grange County farmer living alone, was found dead in a rear corn crib on his farm after going out to feed around dark. Neighbors conducted a thorough search before locating the body. Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills are advertised in the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Hartzle
Lagrange County
Mr. Hartzle
Disgraceful Disorder at Grace Lawn Cemetery
Two Hast Elkhart residents, allegedly intoxicated, quarrelled in Grace Lawn cemetery on Tuesday. Sexton Seeley ordered them to leave but the dispute continued, one displaying a revolver and threatening to shoot. The frightened opponent filed a police complaint. case may go to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Hast Elkhart
Sexton Seeley
Prizes Awarded in Tribune Campaign Guess
In a Tribune promotion readers guessed Indiana plurality results during the campaign. Participants Will Jam and Clarence Zeisel of this city earned a prize, an insignia pin representing the Order of Prophets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Indiana
Will
Jam
Clarence Zeisel
Gemberling Injured Crossing Gump Load in Bristol
Geo Gemberling lies home after a fodder load toppled over him twenty feet on the Gump crossing near the St Joe bridge. Prof F T Adams aided him and he cried for half an hour before help arrived. Other local notes include community meetings, illnesses, and upcoming reading circle topics.
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Bristol
Ind
Geo. Gemberling
St. Joe Bridge
F. T. Adams
Miss Hilbish
Lott
Milton Bellows
Len Aurand
Moses
John Arvance
Ernest Collins
Elkhart
Grand Jury
Ben Knapp
Ben
Wm. Bickle
Evangeline
Near disaster on Lake Shore train No 10 Goshen bound
Report notes a near fatal train boarding blunder on east bound No 10 at Goshen with passengers scrambling as the train started and a woman left at risk before the brakeman aided her The other item describes Frank Blanchard of New Paris near Syracuse found frozen and unconscious after a drinking episode doctors say he cannot live.
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Lake Shore
Goshen
Frank Blanchard
Edward Blanchard
New Paris
Syracuse
Blanchard
Milford
Arrest Made in City Wine Rooms Raid
William Brity, owner of a north Main saloon, was arrested after police noted a rear entrance used by prostitutes. He pleaded guilty to allowing prostitutes to frequent the saloon, facing two separate charges and a total fine and costs of $11. Captain Miller vows to continue action against wine rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brity
Lhrity
North Main
Brity
Flour Prices Rise as Wheat Advances Hit Local Mills
Flour prices jump after wheat increases push mills to raise costs. A 50 pound sack that once sold for 1.00 now goes for 1.25, marking a twenty-five cent rise as mills pass along higher grain costs.
Morrow Wall Paper Firm Closes After Fifteen Years of Trade
W J Morrow dealer in wall paper paints and oils at 403 South Main street has voluntarily assigned to C J Gillette holder of a $180 rent mortgage. Assets estimated at 1800 Liabilities 3000 the store will not reopen per attorney Turner. Partners dissolved W J Morrow & Co and James Truby withdrew.
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W. J. Morrow
South Main Street
Wall
Times
Morrow
C. J. Gillette
Chamberlain & Turner
Stormy December Forecast Warns of Blizzard Threats
Hicks predicts a volatile December with active storms the first week bringing very cold air and fierce gales especially over northern lakes. A severe cold wave lasts until about the 7th followed by more storms through the 13th with rain and snow. Additional disturbances, blizzards, and widespread rains from the 19th to 23rd and again from the 26th to 30th prompt urged shelter and livestock protection.
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Hicks
Coming Reception for Elk City Firemen Banquet
The arrangements committee met to plan a city hall banquet on December 10 for the fire department. Visitors include visiting aldermen, firemen, and police officers from Elk and other cities, with a large invited guest list. The supper will be served in the five boys quarters and department members will serve as waiters.
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Elkhart
Chicago
South Bend
A Lady's Bad Fall In Dark House Trap Door
Mrs James Ludlow of Harrison street fell through an open trap door into the cellar last night. She landed on her right arm and shoulder, suffered severe shock, but no bones were broken. Her husband carried her upstairs and she remains confined for several days.
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James Ludlow
Harrison Street
Grip Epidemic Strikes Wakarusa With Mumps Cases Rising
In Wakarusa Indiana on December 2 an outbreak of grip is reported among children with about twenty cases. Arthur Culp nurses a mumps infection. Revival services continue at the Christian church and a literary debating society formed at the opera house with weekly meetings. The infant child of Mr and Mrs John Swisher who moved to Locke was buried in Shaum cemetery. C C Bechtel moves office fixtures to South Bend and Mrs Bechtel will join soon. A petition favors Geo Nusbaum for postmaster as current holder Melvin faces 12 years of service under Harrison administration.
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Wakarusa
Ind
Arthur Culp
Christian Church
Opera House
John Swisher
Locke
Shaum
C. C. Bechtel
South Bend
Bechtel
Shafer and Mishler
Harrison
Revival ends as Rev. Myers closes Union meetings
Union Michigan December 2 Rev Myers state agent ends revival work in Union returning to Hillsdale Monday. Twelve or thirteen new converts reported. Local residents include Harry Stover who relapsed after illness, Cloud Smith visiting Buchanan parents, Dr E A Planck hosting relatives from Rome City, and Bryan Hast family with a newborn girl. Howard Born from St Joseph visiting father Henry Born. Teachers attended Sailor meeting. Mrs Stover hosts her mother from Jones this week. White Pigeon dealer Mr Barrett visited Union Tuesday.
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Union
Mich
Myers
Michigan
Hillsdale
Harry Stover
Cloud Smith
Jones
Mr. Barrett
A Slick Young Man Accused Of Watch Theft And Wax Flower Scam
Harry Lewis, accused of stealing Mrs. Lake’s watch, advertised wax flower lessons to swindle young women. Three pupils paid him $9 in advance at his Main and State streets headquarters. police plan to pursue him if located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lewis
Lake
Adeline Avenue
Lewis
Main
State Streets
Change in Drug Business in Elkhart
C A Ackers has sold his drug store to M Sailor of Wakarusa who took charge Monday. Ackers will move to Chicago to start a similar business. Sailor is highly recommended and likely to gain public patronage. TrurH wishes him success and welcomes him to Elkhart. The K O T M Band will serenade the new proprietor at the store this evening.
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C. A. Ackers
M. Sailor
Wakarusa
Ackers
Chicago
Sailor
Trurh
Elkhart
Kokomo to Dedicate New Church Built by Rev W D Parr
Rev W D Parr former Trinity M B pastor leads construction of a new Kokomo house of worship to be dedicated this week. Local couple Mr and Mrs R M Stewart will attend and assist in the music.
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W. D. Parr
Trinity M. B. Church
Kokomo
Elkhart
R. M. Stewart
Stewart
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Hammond
A. W. Robinson
Nellie
J. J. Naylor
Jonathan Kellett
Vicksburg
David Lee
C. M. Mell
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Henry Beers
Luella
Arthur Griffin
Kuhn
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Will Bockus
Frank
H. Bockus
G. Mann
William Allie
Smiley
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Charles Kellett
Frank Truesdale
East York
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Attorney Ellison
Hood
George Gemberling
Gady
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