Boy Burglars Trial in Local Court
Thursday report on Roy Moore and the Gehring boys accused of breaking into Hull’s store. Moore claims innocence while Gehring boys testify. verdicts and bonds set, with Lavern Gehring and Moore bound over to circuit court. Additional arrests noted for train jumping and drunkenness.
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Hill
Blake
Roy Moore
Attorney Waltz
Gehring Boys
Gehring
Linter
Lavern
Goshen
Boat House Fire Destroys Structure on St. Joseph River
Fire crews answered the Elkhart avenue alarm at 10 15 last night to a boat house owned by Harry Long and R J Rush located about thirty feet east of the ice houses on the St. Joseph river. The building and its two boats were destroyed with no insurance and losses may exceed 150. The owners suspect a lantern left burning overnight sparked the blaze. The fire drew a large crowd as flames lit the snowy scene.
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Burnea
Elkhart Avenue
Harry Long
R. J. Rush
St. Joseph River
Abieza
Mystery Baby Shipped to Bristol Woman
A Bristol village-wide rumor erupts after Mrs Selin Fetters receives by express a six month old baby girl or boy found in a package. She says she will raise the child, denies knowledge of its origin, and an express record may reveal shipment details. Gossip runs rampant as the case awaits clarification.
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Bristol
Selin Fetters
Express
Novelty in Bristol as express leads to new possession
Bristol detects an unusual arrival described as a genuine novelty. Mrs Fetters takes pride in the new possession and cares for the child while officials may investigate its origin if ownership is unclear. Bids open for Poor Farm supplies with several entries and samples expected.
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Bristol
Demise of Andrew Anderson at Green Lawn Cemetery
Andrew Anderson died suddenly at 4 p.m. at his father-in-law Peter Walker's home 414 St. Joe Street. He was 27 and survived by a wife and one child. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 30 p.m. at the house with interment at Green Lawn cemetery.
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Andrew Anderson
Peter Walker
St. Joe Street
Yeater
Green Lawn Cemetery
Waltrit
Charles Waltrit
Chicago
Oatherine Luse
Harrison Street
Union right to discharge non members upheld in Walton case
Walton versus Lake Ledge No 2 involved $20000 damages for discharge by Inland Forge and Iron Company of Chicago after the union demanded removal of a non union worker. Judge Gillett ruled for the union saying the discharge was lawful and the former employee has no legal remedy. appeal planned. Goshen Girl Breaks Arm in sidewalk fall. 10 year old daughter of Samuel Firestone fractured right arm after second recent injury.
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Walton
Goshen
Samuel Firestone
Sue
Bazaar Draws Large Crowd at Baptist Ladies Night
A Baptist church ladies bazaar drew a large crowd yesterday. About 125 people were served at the chicken pie supper, and sales of articles on hand were strong, with proceeds expected to total around $100.
Former Elkhartans Married in Benton Harbor
Miss Dora Newell and William Haines both former Elkhart residents, wed in Elkhart on November 27. After January 1 they will reside at 121 Morton Street, Benton Harbor.
Aged Goshen Man Struck by Missile Near Opera House
L H Noble of Goshen, aged 184, was hit on the head last night as he exited the Irwin opera house by a missile thrown by a mischievous boy. His injuries may be serious. Real estate transfers follow, listing numerous Elkhart Goshen and Cleveland property trades and amounts from $1000 to $3000 between multiple buyers and sellers.
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L. H. Noble
Goshen
Irwin Opera House
Nathan Tibbetts
George A Tibbitte
Osole
Bango Tp
Aaron Work
Wm H Barger
Elkhart
Amanda E Work
Herick M Rush
Adelbert H Long
Elkhart Improvement Co
S P Bugstrom
J Peterson
Augusta Palmer
Emma Hopkins
Jefferson
Carrie R Howland Et al
Collins Pindell
Mlkhart
E Chatten
Edgar E Mochel
J O Shively
A W Shively
Bilkhart
Mitchell Charnley
German M E Church
R Newell Et al
Andrew Stoutsnour
Jonathan Hill
J M Broderick
Cleveland
John H Broderick
MJ Hill
No Use for a Study in a Domestic Sketch
A short humorous anecdote contrasts a husband and wife over house plans. The wife favors a study while the husband questions where he will fit one since he does not smoke. The piece ends with a playful aside about binding old magazines and a promotional line for Trorg.
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Boston Transcript
Police Court Two Altercations and Local Court Actions
In South Bend police court William Schaldach and Guy Walters faced assault charges after a daytime clash behind the Lake Shore depot. Walters allegedly struck Schaldach with a ten pound coal piece injuring his head and eye. Two boys, William Watson and David Rigby, were bound over to the circuit court for larceny after pleading guilty to attempting to sell an old kettle to a junk dealer. Articles filed show Indiana Power Co proposing a St Joseph river dam to supply Indians Railway power, with a $100,000 capital and a Goshen board electing Arthur Kennedy president. A young woman seeking aid in Goshen stayed briefly in South Bend before returning home. Lydia G Cloud’s will leaves household goods to Benjamin F Woodcox, dated December 5.
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William Schaldach
Depot
Guy Waltere
Bucklen
Lake Shore
Schaldach
Walters
Blake
William Watson
David Rigby
Circuit Court
County Recorder
South Bend
Indiana Power Company
St. Joseph
Elkhart
Arthur Kennedy
Indiana Railway Company
Charles Co. Black
Wilbert Stone
D. H. Hawks
O. L. Starr
Wilson Roose
George D. Flint
Mary L. Bivins
William A. Markel
Eunice B. Stone
W. L. Stonex
O. O. Black
Fall injures Mrs. J B livenport near High School
Mrs J B livenport slipped on an inclined crosswalk near the Pigeon street sidewalk by the High School last evening and was knocked unconscious. She was taken home by carriage. several hours passed before she regained consciousness. No bones were broken and she is better this morning. The crosswalk is described as a dangerous spot.
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J. B. Livenport
Pigeon Street
Dillingham Case Returns to Hikhart Court
The case of Werdna Dillingham administratrix versus Home Electric Light and Power Co. has been moved from LaGrange county and brought back to the Hikhart circuit court by agreement.
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Dillingham
Werdna Dillingham
Home Electric Light & Power Co
LaGrange County
Hikhart Circuit Court
Trial recounts fatal electrocution during work for defendant
Mrs Dillingham’s husband was killed by an electric light wire while employed by the defendant company. At the last term of court a demurrer to the complaint was sustained.
Republican meeting set for Elkhart in Thirteenth district
Elkhart selected as the meet ing place for the Thirteenth district Republicans. Precinct committeemen to be chosen January 12 and 13, then meet to choose county chairmen. District meetings to follow Tuesday. Hiuhart county has 27 delegates to the next Republican state convention.
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Hiuhart
Elkhart
Thirteenth
Hikhart County
Davis Verrill Dies at 73 on Lake Shore Railroad Service
Lake Shore engineer Davis Verrill of 601 Seven Second street died at 9 30 this morning at about 73. Born in Newport Maine in 1826 he began as a fireman, became an engineer, joined the Lake Shore in 1866 and had worked there since though laid off the past four years. He leaves a wife and adopted daughter Tillie Verril. Funeral at Presbyterian church Sunday at 2 under Rev H K Town sead.
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Lake Shore
Davis Verrill
Seven Second Street
Mr. Verrill
Newport
Liake Shore Road
Verrill
Lake Snare
Knights Templar
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Tillie Verril
Presbyterian Church
Sunnday
H. Kb. Townsead
Christmas and the Children by Frank L. Stanton
A lighthearted verse from the Atlanta Constitution describes children eager for Santa Claus and toys. Mothers escape scolding as the kids write letters, show Santa the house, and anticipate Christmas joy. The piece praises well behaved children and festive anticipation.
Christmas Prayer for a Better World
A reflective Christmas verse urges readers to embrace goodwill beyond doubt and wealth. The poem by E. S. Martin calls for sharing, charity, and unity, lifting hearts above selfishness and rekindling fellowship. It ends with praise for Christmas and a plea to return to love and kindness.
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E. S. Martin
N. Y
One Minute Cough Cure Saved Child in Sedalia Case
Mr J Sheer of Sedalia Missouri credits a one minute cough cure for saving his child from a croup diagnosis. Doctors had given up but the remedy acted at once, claimed to ease coughs colds grippe pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. House Worth Bros.
Wise system rule for saloon sales
Saloonist tells new bartender never to sell more liquor after a man has had enough. Bartender asks how to know. The rule is: as soon as his money gives out. Baltimore American joke.
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Baltimore American
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Houseworth Bros
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as effective for indigestion sour stomach heartburn and all forms of dyspepsia. The copy notes a patient nearly died from dyspepsia before relief.
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Houseworth Bros
Silk theft gang tied to Chicago ring in Wyandotte case
Chief Braden reports a complete description of a Winnedge robbery suspect and a key fence figure located, with Chicago police coordinating. Police say silks from local robberies likely match a large Chicago haul. a fence raid yielded 25 000 dollars of silks and the Chicago force is pursuing all members. Also noted are a Democratic Congressional Convention set for January in Plymouth Indiana with delegate allocations and a divorce suit by Myrtle Rinehart against Clyde Rinehart filed in local court.
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Braden
Bradan
Brude
Chicago
Colleran
Chieago
Clark Street
Goshen
Winnedge’s
Chbiet Braden
Chicago Orce
Congress of Lady Samaritans to Meet Monday
The South Head Congress Ladies Samaritans of the World plan an afternoon gathering in the city at 2 o clock. A street car will depart Elkhart at 12:50. All Lady Samaritans are urged to attend by the president and secretary. The Wakarusa town council will bay (likely bay) for a town hall project.
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Mew
Congress
Lady Samaritans
South Head Congress
Samaritans of the World
Elkhart
Two Story Brick Structure Planned for Jail and Council Hall
A plan proposes a two story brick building with the lower floor serving as a jail and storage for firefighting apparatus and the second story as a council chamber and assembly hall.
Farm House Burned Near Gothen
Early yesterday a new farm house owned by Edward Cripe two and a half miles west of Gothen burned to the ground. The loss, including contents, is about 2400 dollars with 900 dollars insured. Cripe and a hired man escaped by jumping from a second story window after awakening to the flames. Outbuildings were damaged but the barn was saved by heroic effort.
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Edward Cripe
Gothen
Mr. Oripe
Orips
Cripe
Practical Christmas Joke by Noted Detroit Landlord
A peculiar Detroit landlord visits tenants as a Christmas prank distributing small favors. He helps a widow by giving ten dollars and arranging repairs while noting future work in a spring memorandum. The gag ends with a plan to return on Christmas with a promised visit.
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Detroit
Detroit Free Press
Room for Him Too in B City Post Office and Stores
A New Yorker touring a western hamlet called B City notes the quick openings of a post office a grocery, a saloon and a few locals. Residents introduce Sam Peters Long Mike and Handy Jim highlighting the town's rapid growth and rough charm.
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New Yorker
Sam Peters
Long Mike
Handy Jim
The
N. Y. Tribune
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Atlanta Constitution
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