Dawn of Barrier to Saloons in Third Ward Causes Election Talk
In South Bend, Special Judge Seebirt granted Charles A. Smith a one year saloon license after ruling the remonstrance against the Third Ward saloon was invalid. Temperance supporters accept defeat and push for a local option election in Wikhart county. Costs reached about $2,000 with potential further fees if appealed to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seebirt
Supreme Court
Smith
James W. State
Board of County Commissioners
Tower Courts
Saloos
Frank Young
Frank W.wickwire
Board of Commissioners
John
Gerster
Geo. B. Dotson
Frankie Wielkwire
William Harper
Wickwire
Harver and Smith
Kellisor
Local official remonstrance delegates powers of attorney
In a contested remonstrance, Schafer sas attorney noted three days prior the commissioners, Adams, whose identity remains unclear, did not execute the power of attorney. The entry references signed documents and the executory actions surrounding the official process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schafer
Sas
Cy ‘Adams
Narrow Escape at Main Street Crossing on Lake Shore Road
Sam Bissell driver for United Coal Yards was stopped from crossing by the emergency brake of the eastbound Twentieth Century Limited at the Main Street crossing on Lake Shore road. Poor visibility due to smoke, the wagon blocked the tracks, and a flagman grabbed the horse to avert tragedy as the train halted near the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam, Bissell
United Coal Yards Company
Shore Road
Fleming Case In Last Part Of Term
William Fleming connected to the Springborn swindle case will face trial at the March term of the superior court. The case was set for March 29 after Fleming appeared recently and forfeited his bond, promising to return if in fit condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
William Fleming
Fleming
Judge to Rule in Smith Liquor Case In South Bend
Special Judge in the Charles A. Smith liquor license case heard arguments on the demurrer from ten yesterday morning to four yesterday afternoon in the superior court at South Bend. He announced he would rule on the issues this afternoon at four o clock. Attorneys J H State Co and C Raymer of Elkhart and B F Deahld of Goshen attended yesterday and returned this afternoon for the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smith
Seebiert
South Bend
J. H. State and Co
Smallpox Quarantine Enforces Beardsley Home
Beardsley residence at 216 Hast Beardsley avenue placed under quarantine after seven year old son diagnosed mild varioloid. Illness began last Sunday with chill and fever, eruptions appeared, doctor says mild form. Planned social events for the Beardseys postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce
Beardsley
A. H. Beardsley
Beardsley Avenue
Court Opens Big Docket With 200 Cases Ahead
February term opens Monday in Elkhart with Judge Van Fleet presiding. About 191 cases fill the docket including 185 civil and five criminal matters. Prisoners from the county jail are ordered brought to trial. Cecil Congdon and Charles McWinnis stand indicted by the circuit grand jury. Names like Samuel Store, Stephen Store, J W Lindsley & Co, Henry Grieb, David Miller, and George Hearst appear in civil suits and inquests.
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Superior Court
Elkhart
Court
Cecil Congdon
Charles McWinnis
Samuel
Stephen Store
Frank A’ Thaké
J. W. ‘Lindsley & Co
P.L. Turner
Henry’ Grieb
John M. Grieb
David K. Miller
Jordan-Miller
Tern
George E. ‘Hearst
Kosciusko County
North & Wagener
Milford
Hile & Baker
Stanton Sr. Retires as Warren Hill Co Manager
W F Stanton Sr, vice president and director, today handed in his resignation as general manager of the Warren Hill Co department store. He has been with the firm nine years and is regarded as a familiar figure in Elkhart mercantile life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Stanton, Sr
Warren Hill Co
William
Stanton
Warren ‘Hill Company
Mr. Stanton
High School Athletic Association Meeting Details
President Carlson stated the Bohemians faction is a small group of three to four boys and denied a $21 deficit. He confirmed the annual election was regular. The girls' operetta The Merry Milkmaids raised $85 for the athletic association’s support.
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Kee Tate
Carlson
Merry Milkmaids
Athletic Association
Deaths Chronicle Local Notables and Relatives
Mrs Mary TD Best widow of John Best died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Artie McLaughlins Nappanee home. Survivors include two sons R R Best and John Best and two daughters Mrs Isaiah Flowers and Mrs McLaughlin. Funeral held in Nappanee. Henry Swinehart sixty seven died at home in Clinton township after paralysis. Abraham Weldy of Wakarusa and Daniel Weldy of Elkhart listed among kin. Weldy died at 98 with 300 plus descendants. George J Barth former city resident died in Detroit hospital after recent operations. remains sent to Kendallville. Barth was vice president of Specialty Case Co Kendallville and longtime Flint & Walling draughtsman. He served on city council and was a noted local figure.
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Mary TD. Best
John Best
Nappanee
Henry Swinehart
Clinton Township
Abraham. Weldy
Wakarusa
Numeley
Daniel Sv. Weldy
Elkhart
Holmes
Nancy
Weldy
Jacob
John
Henry
Joseph
Tevi
Amos
Peter
Hartman
Nappatee
Sain
Madlem
White
Cloud
Mich
George J. Barth
Detroit
Kendallville
Barth
Kendall
Ville
Flint’ & Walling” Company
Ity
T . Hikhart
Indictment fuels clash over where to try two prisoners
Two Elkhart men Cecil Congdon and Charles Mckinney await trial as Superior and Circuit courts dispute jurisdiction after grand jury indictment. Prosecutor favors Superior Court while Judge Dodge resists, threatening writs of habeas corpus to avoid double jeopardy if convicted or acquitted. Attorneys monitor outcome as question hinges on which court should handle county criminal matters.
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Cecil Congdon
Elkhart
Charles Me
Punty
Dodge
Lloyd
Burris
Superior Court
James S. Dodge
van Pleet
Ziesel
Superior
Congdon
Hughes
Jti
Circuit Court
Grand Jury
City Faces Low Death Rate Report for Last Month
A health department report shows an eighteen deaths in the city last month. The secretary of the health board noted a low death rate for the period and outlined the figures in the monthly summary.
Zericul Burial BDE Alco Tie Time A Ts
Fragmentary OCR text offers limited readable items naming Zericul burial and BDE Alco, with unclear timing or context. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or events are confirmed beyond the fragmentary references.
Undefined Proceedings Delayed by Solicitor Review
Fragmentary report notes a meeting discussing community patients and the need for solicitor examination before determination. Votes or outcomes not specified due to incomplete text.
Elkhart Not Affected By School Bill Says Official
A South Bend official argues the Babcock bill would not change Elkhart city funds. He notes SB would lose about 14 000 yearly due to parochial school enrollment foreign-born students and factory workers affecting SB enrollment versus Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
House of Representatives
Elkhart
Moon
South ‘Bend
Jessen
South “Bends
South Bend
Brewer's
Indiana
South’ ‘Bend
January Police Report Shows Forty Arrests
The monthly police department report for January records forty arrests at Low Tide, indicating a modest policing period. Details and contexts are limited in the readable text.
Representatives to Decide on CD EI EE Arguments
Fragmentary OCR notes show representatives preparing to debate arguments on CD EI EE issues. Readable items reference committee discussions, projected timelines, and potential policy implications for regional planning and governance.
Pink Pills touted as nervous relief by Dr Williams
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for nerve breakdown and nervous disorders. It cites Mrs John He Hines of Milan and a Aurora Illinois patient who claim the pills improved weakness headaches and anxiety after pregnancy and years of illness. The note promises cures and a price of 50 cents a box with six for 2.50 and offers a free booklet.
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Williams
John He Hines
Milan
Aurora
Tll
Avas
Jeff
Dr. “Williams Medicine Co
Sohensotdy
NYS
Women Robbed on South Bend Street
A brief robbery incident on South Bend Street targets women in a daytime street encounter. Police have opened an investigation while witnesses are sought for descriptions and possible surveillance footage. No injuries reported and no arrests announced.
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South Bend Street
Er Seat CEA ONL Fo p resented sabet i Nts Casa oe MISSION kc rea
Readable facts are fragmented. The text appears garbled and lacks clear names, events, or locations to summarize into a coherent newspaper card. No identifiable subjects or actions are discernible for a reliable T and S.
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Caus
Temperance People
Eigh
Charles A
Beardsleyv
Judge van Fleet
Cwas & Well
Salley ‘Son
Perior
Zericulburaleys
ALCO
Polices. Department
Inci
Louis M. Simpson
Main St. Elkhart, Bu
Canada
Hudson ‘Bay
Assi
Illinois
APO
Panade
And
Raihway
Imi
Tony Ottawa
Skys
Aten i
An “H. “Rogers
Traction Bldg
Indianapolis, Ind
Unidel Daeg
Rhs
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