Elkhart Circuit Opens Under Judge Farrell With Notable Hearings
The December term of the Elkhart Circuit Court opened with Judge Joseph D. Ferrell presiding for the first time. The court saw a full courtroom as attorneys and spectators filled the seats. Judge Farrell pledged businesslike operations and urged bar cooperation to run the court fairly. Bailiff George Krutz funds debated for retention despite party differences. Depositions proceed in the Copenhaver versus Myers case as several firms represent parties. John D. Coppes sues Solomon Weaver et al. for 286.47 after a 241 note. Farmer Herrick M. Roush investigates Rue Rush for possible guardianship.
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Elkhart
Joseph D. Ferrell
Farrell
Elkhart Circuit
George Krutz
Mr. Krutz
Krutz
Mary M. Copenhaver
Fianna Myers
Mummert & Jay
Miller & Drake
VanFleet & VanFleet
Berkey & Zigler
Lint & Brown
John D. Coppes
Solomon Weaver
Henry A. Weaver
Lewis J. Miller
J. O. Kantz
HE. A. Dausman
Herrick M. Roush
Goshen
Little Rue Rush
Road viewers report favorable line location in Harrison and Concord
John Fuller Harvey Druckamiller and O H Sweitzer were appointed to locate a road along the line of Harrison and Concord townships. They met, viewed the line, and reported favorably. The commissioners will act on their report at the January meeting. Deputy Sheriff Chatten conducted two sheriff sales Saturday. In Bugby vs Strauss et al a Bristol lot sold to plaintiff for 947 32. In Short vs Monteith et al a Elkhart lot sold to Reubin Ward for 775. Luther W Grimes of Bloomington appointed cashier of the Iowa Trust Co at Des Moines.
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John Fuller
Harvey Druckamiller
O. H. Sweitzer
Harrison
Concord
Chatten
Abbie Bugby
Eli S. Strauser
Bristol
Isaac W. Short
William C. Monteith
Elkhart
Reubin
Ward
Luther W. Grimes
Bloomington
Iowa Trust Company
Des Moines
Quiet Title Suit In Elkhart Involving Mother Son Deed
Mary Zietler sues Anna Zietler to quiet title in Elkhart alleging Mary as mother of Henry Zietler who deeded real estate to his wife to avoid debts leaving Mary as liable as surety. She asks the deed set aside and title quieted. Attorneys are Davis Hubbell Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Zietler
Anna Zietler
Mary
Henry
Anna
Elkhart
First Marriage Licenses Issued After Rate Cut
Deputy County Clerk M. H. Kinney issued the first licenses since a rate cut took effect. Rufus Shank, 23, of Harrison township, and Anna Cook, 20, of the same area, were the first couple licensed. Others from Elkhart and Goshen paid full price, declining holiday rates.
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M. H. Kinney
Dennett
Rufus Shank
Harrison Township
Anna Cook
Albert Beriller
Elkhart
Phoebe J. Stauffer
Wakaruse
Lewis Brumbaugh
Clara Cripe
Goshen
Rev Edgar M Thompson Accepts Goshen St James Call
Rev Edgar M Thompson of Napersville Illinois accepts a call extended by the vestry of St James Episcopal Church Goshen. He will begin duties the first of the year. The young rector brings ability and vigor and his acceptance is welcomed after Rev Frederick W Goodman left for Chattanooga Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar M. Thompson
Napersville
Illinois
St. James Episcopal
Church of Goshen
Frederick W. Goodman
Goshen
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Woman Settles with New York Central Over Falls Injury
Mrs. Fred Mehnert of Goshen, mother of George Mehnert a Truth bookbindery foreman, has settled damages with the New York Central for injuries from a Niagara Falls excursion last summer. She received $350.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mehnert
Goshen
George Mehnert
Truth’s Bookbindery
New York Central
Niagara Falls
Rigney Returns to Goshen for Grocery Trade
John EB Rigney, former Goshen marshal and well known in northern Indiana, quits lumber business for Beverles in Tennessee and plans to return to Goshen to run a grocery on the north side of the city.
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Rigney
Goshen
John EB. Rigney
Indiana
Beverles
Tennessee
Paving contract approved for two blocks in Columbia City
The Columbia City city council accepted contractor Frank Brumbaugh's pay-for-work paving contract with no issues. The two blocks cost $8,277.28 and satisfy property owners. City officials anticipate more paving in the coming years based on this start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Frank Brumbaugh
Whitley
Brumbaugh
Pivot Blow Not Barred In City Council War
The Republican minority watches for a knockout while Democrats stay wary though expecting no major outcome. Chief Lowry and allies linger around to trip Mayor Deahl as Republicans push to continue Byron B. Brothers's salary despite his removal.
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Goshen
Lowry
Deahl
Byron B. Brothers
Brothers
Robbery suspects Lee Taylor and Harvey Moore arrested in Niles
The two crooks were arrested after robbing W. S. Peck, an old Granger soldier who came to Niles to draw a $36 pension. Peck was later found in a yard badly injured after visiting saloons and the suspects’ home. Police expect a swift conviction.
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Lee Taylor
Harvey Moore
Niles
W. S. Peck
Granger
Peck
Taylor
Death After Glass Factory Fight Leaves Milton Rutter Dead
Milton Rutter 18 died after Louis Skinner 23 struck him from behind with a 15 pound paddle at a glass factory. Rutter died Sunday at 4 p m. Rutter's body to be brought to Elkhart for burial. Skinner held for preliminary hearing Wednesday.
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Hartford City
Milton Rutter
D. H. Rutter
Louis Skinner
Rutter
Skinner
Middlebury Street
J. P. Kreider
May Effect Big Four Dock Suit Spurs Delay Fears
The Pere Marquette railroad company sues at St Joe against the Graham and Morton line and others to affirm ownership of dock property valued in the thousands. The action potentially delays planned improvements to the Big Four for better dock accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
St Joe
Graham & Morton Line
Goshen Lawyer Receives Presidential Elector Commission
Hon. C. W. Miller of Goshen has received his commission as presidential elector at large for Indiana, forwarded by Governor Mount. Miller headed his county ticket, a strong endorsement from local supporters and a source of pride for the community.
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C. W. Miller
Goshen
Indiana
Mount
Manila bound cigars honor George Wear from Lt Voris
George Wear received a box of twenty five cigars from Lieutenant A Voris now at Manila. Voris from Neoga Illinois is a relative of Wear. Wear is seen shaking hands with himself over the thoughtful gift.
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George Wear
A. Voris
Manila
Mr. Wear
Lieutenant Voris
Neoga
Ill
Expert Sought From Chicago To Open Goshen Store Safe
The late Wm. H. Hawks of Goshen was the sole person connected with the c net store of W. H. Hawks & Co who knew the safe combination. The key was lost, requiring a Chicago expert to open the safe. The man sought arrived today.
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Wm. H. Hawks
Goshen
W. H. Hawks & Co
Chicago
County Auditor Berkey Oversees Next Year Supplies Bid
County Auditor Berkey oversees preparations for county officers supplies for the coming year. The contract will be let in January and bidding is expected to be competitive.
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Berkey
Slain Milton Rutter Core of Elkhart Case Leaders
Lewis Skinner is jailed in Hartford City Ind after maiming and killing Milton Rutter a popular Diamond Flint Glass employee from Elkhart The murder occurred after a factory quarrel with an iron paddle strikes leaving Rutter in a coma and dying from brain injury A trephining operation failed to save him Skinner was arrested in Matthews Grant County and brought to justice by Sheriff Hollinshead and Chief Worley
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Hartford City
Ind
Lewis Skinner
Milton Rutter
Elkhart
Diamond Flint Glass Company
Skinner
Truth
Milt
D. H. Rutter
Lake Shore
Henry Hollingshead
Hilkhart
Rutter
North Cherry Street
Young Rutter
Superintendent Johnson
Johnston
W. N. Cronin
Cronin
Matthews
Grant County
Hollinshead
Worley
Downey Divorce Granted After Matrimonial Ad Misrepresentation
In Elkhart Circuit Court James Downey wins a divorce from Ivah Downey. The case alleges the marriage arose from a Chicago matrimonial ad, with Downey claiming Ivah feigned love, induced property transfers and insurance policy ownership, and poisoned his coffee. Chamberlain and Turner represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
James Downey
Ivah Downey
Chicago
Chamberlain & Turner
Restraining Order Issued in Warner Divorce Case
Attorneys Berkey and Zigler secured a restraining order in the Anna Warner versus Fred Warner divorce to stop the defendant from disposing of personal property during the action. The order was granted.
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Berkey & Zigler
Anna Warner
Fred Warner
Fowler White wed in Kalamazoo getting license
A marriage license was issued to William C. Fowler aged 31 of Hik hart and Flossie White aged 24 of Kalamazoo Michigan.
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William C. Fowler
Hikhart
Flossie White
Kalamazoo, Mich
Woes of the Warners at the courtroom turn
Fred Warner skipped the 9 o'clock court appearance in a domestic assault case after earlier affidavits by his wife. Prosecutor extended the case to Thursday December 27 and Warner was jailed by Supt. Silvers when he finally arrived, complaining of insects in the jail while awaiting trial.
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Fred Warner
Silvers
Fred
Warner
George Streely pleads not guilty in turkey theft case
George Streely charged by farmer Jesse Mitchell with stealing a turkey appeared before Judge Ferrall and pleaded not guilty. He claimed prior guilty possession before Judge Blake and posted a continuing bond. Streely was represented by Attorneys Hile and Baker.
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George Streely
Jesse Mitchell
Ferrall
Blake
Streely
Hile & Baker
Trouble over wages leads to cow seizure in Levy case
Hattie Wilkison sought $15.50 wages from Jules Levy under a wage statute. After a judgment, Levy’s attorney and constables moved to seize the cow cared for by Doc Van Houten. An execution followed with the cow taken onto the public highway, sparking turmoil in the Levy camp.
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Tduesday
Hattie Wilkison
Jules Levy
Levy
Justice Brumbaugh
Doc van Hotten
John Monschien
Miss Wilkison
Dwight
van Houten’s
Probate Commissionership Policy Clarified
Judge Farrell has not indicated he will handle county probate work. He says the duties of the Circuit judgeship demand too much time. For now the office will continue as before. Harry C. Wilson is praised for effective leadership aiding widows and orphans.
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Farrell
Harry C. Wilson
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Elkhart and Goshen
Mary A Nolan and husband transfer lot in Elhart for 125 dollars to Leota P Barber. Jerome Kelly sells lot in Elkhart to Sarah Edna Burns for 1 dollar. Edna Alice Hill and others convey Goshen lot to Catherine Weaver for 900 dollars. Catherine Weaver and husband transfer Goshen lot to M A Peoples for 900 dollars. Emma Pain conveys Elkhart lot to Ralph Gardner for 500 dollars.
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Mary A. Nolan
Leota P. Barber
Elhart
Jerome Kelly
Sarah Edna Burns
Elkhart
Edna Alice Hill
Catherine Weaver
Goshen
M. A. Peoples
Emma Pain
Ralph Gardner
Connolly Boy Released After Judge Ferrall Lecture
The Connolly boy, long troublesome to authorities, was taken to Goshen for reform school and then lectured by Judge Ferrall before being allowed to go home on condition of good behavior.
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Connolly
Goshen
Reform School
Ferrall
Special Meeting Called by Auditor Berkey
Auditor Berkey has convened a special meeting of the Elkhart County Council for Monday December 24. The object of the meeting will be stated at the session.
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Berkey
Elkhart
Holdeman Case Settled and Dismissed
The case of W. H. Holdeman against I. O. Wood administrator of the estate of J. H. Heatwale, deceased, was settled and dismissed.
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W. H. Holdeman
I. O. Wood
J. H. Heatwale
Reversed Caiger Case May Free Noted Prisoner in Sheep Theft
Indiana Supreme Court reversed Jacob Caiger's sentence for petit larceny in Michigan City. He was to serve one to three years. counsel argues the higher court may discharge him. The case drew wide local interest as Caiger is a well known prisoner and the decision hinges on the higher court’s language.
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Indiana Supreme Court
Jacob Caiger
Michigan City
Caiger
H. C. Dodge
Docket dispositions and pending trial items
The state docket was called yesterday morning and dispositions listed. Several defendants including Edward N. North for dentistry without license and others for provoke, running a lottery, embezzlement, petit larceny, false pretenses, vis ready for trial on first call. James Sailor case dismissed. many others await trial.
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Edward N. North
John
William Conine
Provoke
Albert Frank
Murdock
William R. Weller
George and
Minnie Lantzer
Charles E. Rinehart
Sarah Otto
James Sailor
Lake Shore Railroad
Nathan Reems
John Rogers
Alonzo Holtzinger
Ira Honshaw
Henry Wilson
Elkhart
Hattie May Tallerday
House of Ill Fame
Frank Bailey
Elkhart Bar Seeks Earlier Court Opening Time
Members of the Elkhart county bar presented a petition to Judge Farrell requesting the daily court opening be set at 9 30 in the morning instead of 9. The petition asks court to close at noon and reconvene at 1 15 to stay in session until 5 30.
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Elkhart
Frank vs Frank court restrains disposal of property
Amanda Frank sues George L. Frank for divorce. Judge issues an order at the plaintiff attorney James S. Dodge's motion restraining the defendant from disposing of any personal property until the divorce case concludes.
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Amanda Frank
George L. Frank
James S. Dodge
Downey Divorce Property Recovered by Plaintiff
In the James Downey versus Ivah Downey case the plaintiff’s attorneys Chamberlain and Turner secured the property the plaintiff had deeded to the defendant.
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James Downey
Ivah Downey
Chamberlain & Turner
Retained in Nappanee liquor to minors cases
E A Dausman has been retained in two cases against George Mc Laughlin and Herman Rosbrough of Nappanee for giving liquor to minors. The statement was made that they were ready for trial.
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Nappanee
E. A. Dausman
George McLaughlin
Herman Rosbrough
Clerk Closes Old Estate Costs Case in Schrock Matter
County Clerk Dennert collected costs in the estate of Peter Schrock, a matter from sixteen years ago. The clerk indicated the possibility of accessing records farther back in time.
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Dennert
Peter Schrock
Ready for Trial in Petit Larceny Case
In the case of Hiram Ivans and Eugene Jacobs accused of petit larceny, the firm Deahl Deahl of Goshen has been retained to defend the clients and announces their readiness for trial.
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Hiram Ivans
Eugene Jacobs
Deahl & Deahl
Goshen
Lunacy Commission Sits Over Elkhart Fireman Ad Hummel
Ad Hummel former Elkhart resident and city fireman now blind and confined in the county infirmary was yesterday afternoon the subject before a lunacy commission.
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Ad Hummel
Elkhart
Judge Farrell Sets Advance Cost Rule in Insolvent Divorce
Judge Farrell directs County Clerk Dennett that an insolvent party filing for divorce must pay costs in advance, enforcing a prepayment rule for such actions.
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Farrell
Dennett
Frank C Roberts and Gertrude Bird Named in Local Notice
Frank C. Roberts, 26, of Sharon Pennsylvania and Gertrude Bird, 24, of Hikhart are listed in a local public notice. The item provides ages names and places connected to the filing.
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Frank C. Roberts
Sharon, Pa
Gertrude Bird
Hikhart
Lechlitner Sues For 10000 Damages Over Lost Affection
Reuben Lechlitner of Wakarusa files suit in the Elkhart Circuit Court seeking 10000 dollars from Charles Fields alleging alienation of Ora Lechlitner's affections. Attorneys Mumert and Jay of Goshen represent the plaintiff, who says the loss of companionship causes him grief and mental anguish. The complaint, filed yesterday on sky blue paper, aims to have the court declare his rights.
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Reuben Lechlitner
Wekarlusa
Lechlitner
Elkhart
Ora Lechlitner
Reuben
Wakarusa
Sister-in-law hunts horses of jailed man in court dispute
Miss Amelia Menges, sister-in-law of Fred Warner jailed for assaulting his wife, visited the city seeking her horses and wagon, which she says Warner disposed of. She threatens to sue Judge Blake for releasing Warner, claiming the judge caused her trouble as the rig remains missing.
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Amelia Menges
Fred Warner
Warner
Blake
Invoicing Stock at Kaatz and Goldstein Clothiers
Appointed parties audit the Kaatz and Goldstein stock to determine firm condition. More definite information will be provided in a few days.
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Kaatz & Goldstein
Girl attacked in New York. Goshen girl hurt
Hazel Becker twelve year old daughter of Simon Becker formerly of Goshen was assaulted in an alley as she walked from a relative to her home. Bystanders heard her scream and rushed in, scaring the assailant away. She was found unconscious and carried home with injuries limited to shock.
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Goshen
Hazel Becker
Simon Becker
New York
Little Rue Rush Finds a Good Home After Court Battle
The boy Rue Rush, once near reform school, is placed with Herrick Rush who travels to Goshen to secure his future. Sympathy from Elkhart to Goshen influenced the case as an aunt’s children were also taken. Rue endears himself through good conduct and now awaits a stable home.
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Little Rue Rush
Elkhart
Goshen
Circuit Court
Herrick Rush
Special Judge Selected for Ra gan Libel Trials
In Goshen two criminal libel cases against W. H. Ragan and others of the Goshen Daily Times reach a decision on trial leadership. Judge Ferrall will not preside unless attorneys agree on a substitute, otherwise a regular judge from another circuit will be assigned. Prosecutor Sims says cases ready. motions expected. The prosecution is aided by Deahl & Deahl and Miller & Drake. Defense represented by Davis, Hubell & Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Ragan
Goshen Daily Times
Ferrall
Atttorneys
Iman
Sims
C. Hubbell
Deahl & Deahl
Miller & Drake
Davis
Hubell & Davis
Dodge Jr Admitted To Elkhart County Bar
James S. Dodge Jr was admitted to the Elkhart county bar on the recommendation of his father and the county bar association. He will join Dodge & Dodge in his father's office. An action for $2,500 on a note from St Joseph county seeks venue change by Abraham Houston against Catharine M Rough. The Dictionary and Cycle Company sues Ferdinand A Buescher on account, heard yesterday from Concord Township.
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Circuit Court
James S. Dodge, Jr
Elkhart
Dictionary and Cycle Company
Ferdinand A. Buescher
Concord Towne
Divorce Granted for James Showalter in Local Court
James Showalter was granted a divorce from his wife who resides. Ain Bihart, attorney Zook appeared for the plaintiff and represented the divorce action in the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Showalter
Ain Bihart
Zook
Plaintiff
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THE
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Cornetist
Holdeman
Frank
Rue Rush
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