Postmasters to Be Retained Except For Cause
A Washington ruling announced by Postmaster General Cortelyou ends removal of postmasters except for cause. Indiana congressmen fear loss of postmaster discretion as civil service protections expand. Questions linger about retroactive effects for existing appointees like Crawfordsville’s Marshall Nye and county officials notified of changes.
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Elkhart
Washington
Will Anderson
Louis Ludlow
Indianapolis Star
Indiana
Congress
Cortelyou
Weaver
Marshall M. Nye
Crawfordsville
R. C. Walkup
Nye
Creek Bank Washes Out North Of Christiana Dam
The embankment north of the Christiana creek dam washed away on Saturday afternoon, diverting most of the creek water through the opening. The dam remains intact. only the embankment is damaged, repairable for a few hundred dollars. Head gates were opened to reduce pressure. Water power is owned by I Bucklen, with agent Strafford Maxon coordinating repairs.
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Christiana Creek
American Heat & Leather Co
Bucklen
Strafford Maxon
Mrs Ella Puterbaugh Dies at 54 at 815 Baldwin Street
Mrs Ella Puterbaugh died at 9 15 PM at her home 815 Baldwin Street from dropsy after an 18 year illness. She was 54 and survived by her husband Henry Puterbaugh and two children Clarence Brant of Berrien Springs and Franklin of this city. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Puterbaugh
Ella Puterbaugh
Baldwin Street
Henry
Clarence Brant
Berrien Springs
Mick
Jessie
Franklin
Grand jury refuses indictments in Darnell case in several towns
Grand jury members under Judge Dodge received instructions as they reported ten indictments for petty offenses in Nappanee Elkhart New Paris and Wakarusa. They did not indict Dr S S Edmands in the Darnell abortion case though witnesses testified. The sheriff holds warrants while further investigations proceed with a new report expected soon.
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Dodge
Nappanee
Elkhart
New Paris
Wakarusa
5S. A. Edmands
Henry Darnell
E. E. Ash
J. A. Cook
A. G. Yoder
I. J. Becknell
Goshen
C. M. Hisenbeiss
C. L. Dreese
B. F. Whitmer
Deahl and Hess Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony
Deahl and Deahl sue Anna Hess for divorce claiming a 1898 marriage and 1904 separation with no children from the union. Mrs Hess seeks a decree and $2,000 alimony alleging misrepresentation and loss of $1,600 in joint property, while Hess has five children from a prior marriage and the woman lives in California.
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Deahl
Anna Hess
Felix Hess
Hess
Los Angeles
California
Menard v Lake Shore Railroad wages suit appeal outcome
In the case of Menard versus Lake Shore Railroad wage claim appealed from an Elkhart justice court the jury found for the defendant.
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Menard Vs
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Elkhart
Probate Actions and Guardianship Filings Notice
Probate orders show Jacob P. Kreider as guardian for J. Frank Kreider with an appraisement of 347.15 and private sale of personal property authorized. Amos J. Hoover as admr of Noah R. Hoover estate files final report. William R. Deeter qualifies as executor of Jacob J. Baker estate. William J. Beasecker as admr of Wm. Shulmire estate relieved of uncollectible debts. David S. Wenger guardian for Noah R. Hoover minor heirs authorized to loan Lydia A. Hoover 400 for five years.
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Jacob P. Kreider
Guardian
J. Frank Kreider
Amos J. Hoover
Admr
Noah R. Hoover
William R. Deeter
Jacob J. Baker
William J. Beasecker
Wm. Shulm
Sister of W D Winegardner Dies of Cancer
Mrs. Melva Watts 37 daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Gilbert died at her sister Mrs Charles Butts Goshen home Sunday evening from stomach cancer. She is survived by five sisters and two brothers including J H Kidney Angola W H Haley Iowa W D Winegardner Elkhart William Caster Charles Butts Goshen O F and L A Gilbert Chicago. Funeral held at 10 30 this morning at the residence with Rev Wo of Elkhart officiating.
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W. D. Winegardner
Melva Watts
D. M. Gilbert
Charles Butts
Goshen
Mesdames
J. H. Kidney
Angola
W.H. Haley
Iowa
Elkhart
William Caster
O. F
L. A. Gilbert
Chicago
Rev. Wo
Marriage Licenses Displayed for Various Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows Ora O Kauffman of Middlebury age 23 marrying Clara M Weaver age 21, Ivo T Kern of Muskegon Michigan age 25 to Thirza A Mercer age 21, Eli Wagner of Wakarusa age 52 to Clara Ellen Peffley of Goshen age 27, George Hill of Goshen age 26 to Agnes Nusbaum age 20, Benjamin F Day of Kalamazoo age 22 to Lulu M Ruppert age 18, Charles Defrees of Goshen age 25 to May Christner age 22, Mug Bookstool of Syracuse age 34 to Clara E Howard of Nappanee age 30.
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Ora O
Kauffman
Middlebury
Clara M. Weaver
Ivo. T. Kern
Muskegon
Mich
Thirza A. Mercer
Millersburg
Eli Wagner
Wakarusa
Clara Ellen Peffley
Goshen
George Hill
Agnes Nusbaum
Benjamin F. Day
Kalamazoo
Lulu M. Ruppert
Charles Defrees
May Christner
Waterford
Mug
Land deal ties 1900 acres to ex county commissioner
Simon J. Strauss of Ligonier sold 1900 acres with improvements in Benton Township to Theodore Dunelius of Goshen for $1,200,000 two years ago. The farm ownerful ex county commissioner figures in the transaction.
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Simon J
Forger Adams Caught After Forging Checks
Elkhart police arrest Charles Adams, 63, after he forged Warren Hill Co. checks totaling 230 dollars. He confessed nonchalantly at the station, explaining motive as money for his family. Bond set at 1000 dollars. he and Charles Gore jailed in Goshen.
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Charles Adams
Warren Hill Co
Elkhart
Silvers
Bh.a. Baker
Sylvester Clayton
Harrison Street
Supt
Adams
First National Bank
E. W. Henshaw
East Street
James Currier
State Street
Fifth and
Harrison Streets
Clayton
Pennsylvania
Guipe
Greait
Charles" Gore
Goshen
Death of Samuel Troyer Aged 71 in Clinton Township
Old county resident Samuel Troyer aged 71 died Wednesday evening at 9.0 oclock at his Clinton township home. Cause of death was consumption. He is survived by three children.
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Old County
Samuel
Troyer
Clinton
Shipshewana Welcomes Valley Railroad First Train
The LaGrange Standard reports the electric railway to Shipshewana reached the town with the last spike driven on the Eugene Davis farm Friday afternoon. Engine and caboose entered Shipshewana amid cheers, band music, and congratulations to Superintendent Swinehart. Track work continues toward Middlebury as ballast and safety improvements proceed.
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Shipshewana
LaGrange Standard
Eugene Davis
Main Street
Swinehart
Davis
LaGrange
Ira Brown
George Myers
Clay Township
Middlebury
Property transfers with multiple Elkhart area parcels listed
A long list of real estate transactions shows Wm. D. Kauffman and others selling to Lucy E. Kauffman in Elkhart’s Fieldhouse addition, Mabel Field and administratrix, Amelia Feather, Susie Beardsley, Laura Pitcher, Charles and Lewis Stephens, Norman Sage, Barbara Cripe, W. H. Mann Lumber Co, William Sipe, and John Straup. Amounts range from 1 to 16000 dollars for lots, acres, and parcels in Elkhart and Concord townships.
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Wm. D. Kauffman
Lucy E. Kauffman
J. W. Fieldhouse
Elkhart
Mabel A. Field
Concord
Amelia S. Feather
Susan B. Feather
Hiram D. Thomas
Susie Ray Beardsley
Richard Rosen
Beardsley
Laura C. Pitcher
Tol G. Skinner
Qosolo
Charles E
Lewis F
North Elkhart
W. H. Mann Lumber Co
William L. Sipe
Allendale
John C. Straup
William H. Stoner
Clinton Tp
Death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Lloyd at 77 in Garfield Ave home
Mrs. Sarah Jane Lloyd, nearly 77, died at 4 AM from pneumonia at her 900 Garfield Avenue residence. Widow of David Lloyd, she leaves six children Alwilda Clipp Martha Lloyd Amanda Lloyd James H. Lloyd Emma Tjroyd John Lloyd and three sisters in Piqua Ohio. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 PM at the home with Rev. Grimes officiating and Grace Lawn burial.
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Sarah Jane Lloyd
Garfield Avenue
Lloyd
David Lloyd
Alwilda Clipp
Martha Lloyd
Amanda Lloyd
James H. Lloyd
Emma Tj
Grand Jury Discharges After Reporting On Poor Farm
The grand jury filed a report on the poor farm noting current management satisfactory and recommending some property improvements. The jury has been discharged for the term.
Record February Deaths at Longcliff Hospital for the Insane
There were 16 deaths at Longcliff hospital for the insane during February, the largest monthly total on record. Nearly all the deceased were aged patients.
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Longcliff
Police Trial At City Court Over Mil ler Charges Draws Big Crowd
A crowded city court heard nine charges against Sergeant Miller with ex Patrolman Magnuson backing a sheriff bid and lawyered defense by Perry Turner and James Dodge Jr. The case centered on repeated alleged dormancy on duty from 1904 to 1905 and ended with Miller acquitted on all charges.
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A. B. Miller
Elliott Crull
J. J. Harman
F. E. Towsley
Harman
Gus Magnuson
Seret. Miller
Magnuson
Silvers
Perry L. Turner
Sergi. Miller
James Dodge, Jr
Miller
Sergt. Miller
Supt
Bucklen
Lake Shore
Home Telephone Company
Mrs. Elizabeth Garman Dies in Logansport at 63
Mrs. Elizabeth Garman nee Frank born April 26 1842 Stark County Ohio died March 13 1905 in Logansport Indiana after a gastric illness. Survived by son Ambrose Garman of Chicago two brothers George H Frank and Bishop Q Frank a sister Mrs. Michael Krueger five grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral held at G W Franks home and Smith Cemetery burial followed.
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Elizabeth Garman
Frank
Stark County
Ohio
Elkhart County
Ind
Wolcottville
N. A. Garman
Ambrose Garman
Chicago
Elkhart Evangelical Association
A. B. Garman
George H
Bishop Q. Frank
Elkhart
Michael Krueger
Dunlaps
Logansport
G. W. Frank
South Main ‘Street
Smith Cemetery
Goshen Woman Attempts Death By Strychnine
Mrs. Harry Miller of Goshen attempted suicide by taking strychnine on Saturday amid family troubles. Her husband heard a noise, found her unconscious on the floor, and she is expected to recover.
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Goshen
Harry Miller
Inebriate Threatens Wife on South Main Street
A semi intoxicated man on Friday night returned home on South Main Street and threatened his wife. Police were alerted as neighbors reported the incident near the residence.
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South Main Street
Bedford residents await indictments in Schafer case
Special correspondent reports Bedford expects at least two indictments in the Sarah Schafer murder probe. secrecy rules limit leaks as grand jury investigates motives involving a discharged employee and a woman named Mrs Ennis. residents await results while asserting efforts to uncover the killer will not be deterred.
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W. H. Blodgett
Indianapolis News
Sarah Schafer
Bedford
Schafer
Wilson
Grand Jury
Mrs. Ennis
Miss Schafer
Will Be Tried at Goshen for Saloon Shooting Feud
William H. Sanders, after firing at James Bonin in a Harrison street saloon hallway, faces circuit court in Goshen on assault with intent to kill. Bonin, a Lake Shore yards night switchman, says jealousy never existed and the shooting was unexpected. Sanders claims intoxication and a mistaken celebration.
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William H. Sanders
James Bonin
Goshen
Sanders
James Morris
Harrison Street
Sander
Bonin
Lake Shore
Death of Mrs Felthouse in this city
Mrs Hannah M Felthouse died last night at 11 40 o clock after a struggle with apoplexy born in Seneca county Ohio May 23 1851 she married John V Felthouse August 2 1872 eight of nine children survive in Wisconsin Idaho Minnesota and this city she joined the Called Brethren church at 17 and remained a faithful worker funeral plans await arrival of sons in Idaho before announcements.
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Hannah M. Felthouse
Hannah M.slupe Felthouse
Seneca County
John V. Felthouse
Aaron J
Noah S
Wiser
Idaho
Nettie Thomas
Duluth
Walter E
Willard W
Orin, V
Zada B
Felthouse
South Bend
Called Brethren Church
Jacob ‘Slupe
McComb
Ox Soloman
Idax
El Enders and Dotson Active in Cincinnati Event
John El Enders and Dotson from Cincinnati participate in a local event with Wakamse and Helen listed among attendees. Public interest centers on the individuals and venue in Ohio.
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John “EL _ Enders
Wakamse
Helen” ‘Dotson
Cincinnati
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Congressm
Ir.w. H. Anderson
H. E. Bucklen
Edmands
Darnell
Nat'l Bank
Valley” Railroad
W. H. Sanders
Circuit Court
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