Indiana Railway Track Moves North For Lake Shore Yard
Plans to shift the Indiana Railway Company track 150 feet north to clear a 1.5 mile stretch west of Hik hart for a Lake Shore yard. Lake Shore officials consider using part of the right of way and will cover moving costs. Several Green family court cases in LaGrange and Elkhart circuits ended in settlements with fines and deed settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikhart
Oakland Avenue
Indiana Railway Company
R. O. Rote
Celereland
Lake Shore
McM. Smith
John W. Fieldhouse
Lake Shore Company
John LaRue
Hazel Sues for Divorce Alleging Cruelty and Property Strain
Lulu E. Hazel files for divorce from Jacob Hazel in Goshen alleging cruelty. She says he forced sale of her lot near New Paris for 200 dollars, sold an 80 acre farm for 4250, then left for Emmons County North Dakota. She seeks 2000 alimony and restoration to maiden name McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu E. Hazel
Jacob Hazel
Goshen
New Paris
Emmons County
N. D
McDowell
Prosecutor in LaGrange Hints Indictment Over Clerk Disappearance
Prosecutor Hile in LaGrange on county clerk disappearance business says the clerk's accounts show a short age. If the official does not return, an indictment will probably be drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
LaGrange
Will of Wakarusa Woman Passes to Daughters
The will of Anna Jones of Wakarusa probated yesterday outlines debts and funeral expenses first. Amos Jones, her husband, receives rents and profits of the Wakarusa property during his life and the household goods. After his death the property and remaining assets go to their daughters Mesdames Daniel F Moyer and Abraham H Moyer, with private sale of household goods after his death and proceeds divided among the daughters Sophia Holmes Edward Lenhart Leander Ulp and Anna Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jones
Wakarusa
Samuel C. Harrington
Amos Moyer
Amos Jones
Daniel F.moyer
Abraham H. Moyer
Sophia Holmes
Edward Lenhart
Leander
Will codicil allocates estate amid husband’s death
A codicil to the will, drawn September 1900 and witnessed by S C Harrington and Mary Harrington, decrees executor to sell all personal property at the death of her husband. It gives Mrs Daniel Moyer $200 and the children of Mrs A H Moyer $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Harrington
Mary Harrington
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana Townships
A sequence of property transfers listed across Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Middlebury, Olivet, Union, Benton and other townships. Transfers include sellers such as Cora B. Biller, John Clem, Eleanzer Hawks, Henry Arlen, Anna M. Shantz, Abe Ackerman and many others with prices from $1.00 to $6,500 for lots and tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora B. Biller
Mary J. Best
Nappanee
John Clem
Phoeba A. Smith
Elkhart
Eleanzer Hawks
A. C. Mehl
Goshen
William M. Ganger
Bert P. Replogle
Middlebury Township
Henry Arlen
John F
George H. Hammison
Charles T. Swoffield
S. G. Harrington
Ezra S
Anna M. Shantz
Locke Township
Ezra S. Shantz
S. C. Harrington
Abe Ackerman
James M. Gentzhorn
John W. Fox
George Fox Et al
Union Township
Abraham G. Cole
Dunn A. Butler
Benton Township
Jeremiah A. Baird
Eva Kunkel
Hilkhart
Joseph F. Hopper
Catherine Gordon
Joseph L. Topper
Ida E. Lier
Henry Stark
David Lingman
Osolo Township
Merrit E. Cole
Guardian
Cornelia A. Cole
Almeda Joslin
Lawrence R. Simonton
John F. Magnuson
Edson D. Showalter
William R. Showalter
Michigan Trout Season Tightens Amid New Restrictions
The brook trout season opens Friday under a new law signed by Governor Bliss. It bans taking trout under seven inches and limits anglers to fifty trout per day from any stream. The measure also enacts a closed season for sturgeon and the house defeated a bill to abolish the game warden department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Bliss
House
Terrific Storm Grips Midwest Fruit Areas
Terrific storm chills the upper lake region and midwest states with freezing temperatures. Nebraska reports fruit crop damage in the millions as unseasonable weather overspreads the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Upper Lake Region
Middle Western
Nebraska
Railroad Y M C A Convention Opens In Topeka
The international railroad Y M C A convention opened in Topeka Kansas with several thousand delegates including European reps and multiple railroad presidents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
International Convention of Railroad Y. M. C. A
Europe
Explosion wrecks Crescent Powder Works in Hollidaysburg
A powder mill plant in Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania named Crescent Powder Works was blown apart by an explosion this morning. Reports indicate many workers were killed or fatally injured with others injured, as authorities begin to assess the scene and count the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollidaysburg
The
Crescent
Trading stamps to be discontinued in Elkhart after June 1
Merchants in Elkhart plan to end the use of trading stamps and all associated inducements by June 1. A circulated merchant agreement requires signatures, and widespread support among stamp advocates suggests the craze will end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Cause to Tremble Over Goshen Court House Plans
A Goshen informant warns that proposed repairs could be a facade for a new $100,000 court house, modernizing the site and delaying a full rebuild. He says Elkhart capitalists would back a new structure, but local taxpayers resist large expenses while fearing better facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Goshen
Court House
Elkhart
Marriage Unites Andrew Mumaw and Hattie Kronk in Chicago
Andrew Mumaw son of Dr. H A Mumaw and Miss Hattie Kronk both of Chicago were married in Chicago two weeks ago Wednesday by Rev Winchester at the New England Congregational church parsonage. Kronk formerly forelady in The Truth Publishing Company bindery and later bookkeeper for Good and Schroeder Photo Supply. Mumaw works as Fox Typewriter Company representative in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mumaw
H. A. Mumaw
Hattie Kronk
Chicago
Winchester
New England Congregational Church
Miss Kronk
Truth Publishing Company
Good & Schroeder Photo Supply Company
Mumaw
Fox Typewriter Company
Deaths: William H. Walters 87 at granddaughter’s home
William H. Walters aged 87 died of old age at his granddaughter Mrs. J. L. Harmar’s home on West Lexington Avenue yesterday at 3 pm. He leaves two grandchildren, Mrs. Harman and Walter Cummins. Funeral at the house tomorrow at 1 pm with Rev. Mosier in charge. Interment in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Walters
J. L. Harmar
Lexington Avenue
Harman
Walter Cummins
Rev. Mosier
Bristol
Machinery Delay Halts Egg Case Factory Operations
Mr. Howard Smith said this morning the Egg Case factory cannot resume work due to machinery not arriving. The equipment was shipped Monday and is expected to arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Smith
Preliminary survey for Elkhart river dredging line
A survey between Port Mitchell and the county line west of Ligonier measures the line and water fall to gauge feasibility of dredging the south fork of the Elkhart river. If fall is sufficient, a petition and legal proceedings will start to deepen and straighten the channel with a uniform grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart River
Port Mitchell
Ligonier
Trustees seal 2.375 million refunding bonds for Studebaker Bros
Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company executes a trust deed securing 2,375 bonds with Merchants Loan and Trust of Chicago and Union Trust of Indianapolis. $1.5 million bond issue immediate, $500,000 for property, four South Bend and Chicago sites pledged. Bonds due April 1, 1918 at 5 percent interest. April deeds total $11,972,146. building permits 586 costing $3,143,985. South Bend plumbers strike grows as wage dispute halts work. thirty men affected. strikes seen as good natured. County Clerk F. H. Masten rumored short $2,625. vanished after Kansas City letter. possible later return unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufactur Ing” Company
Merchants’ Loan ‘and Trust Company
Chicago
Union Trust Company of
Indianapolis
South Bend
Ind
Hubbard Court
Wabash Avenue
Michigan Avenue
Plumbers Union
Master Plumbers’ Association
Lagrange
F. H. Masten
Kansas City
Omaha
South Bend Police Officials Face Resignations Over Misconduct
Mayor Fogarty led a special Board of Public Safety meeting to probe charges against two police officers. Day Desk Sergeant Albert P. Klingel and Patrolman John Knott were asked to resign after findings supported the accusations. Patrolman Cassius Wolf resigned earlier to resume work with the Indiana Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Fogarty
South Bend
Board of Public Safety
Albert P. Klingel
John Knott
Cassius Wolfgang
Indiana Rail Way Company
Centenarian LaPorte Resident John Plum Teeple Dies
John Plum Teeple of LaPorte died Thursday morning at age 100 after celebrating his birthday on Jan 23. Born in New York, he moved to the county in 1833 as an early settler. Survived by daughters Mrs. W. H. Weir of South Bend and Mrs. Hamilton of Washington, D. C. Funeral today. member of the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Plum Teeple
LaPorte
New York
W. H. Weir
South Bend
Hamilton
Washington, D. C
John Quincy Adams
Christian Church
County Board Meeting to Hear School Enumeration Reports
At the annual meeting the county board of education will hear reports of the school enumeration from township trustees and city and town boards. The gathering will occur next Monday at the office of County Superintendent Geo W Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Geo. W. Ellis
Bomb Explosions Kill Bulgarians in Salonica
News reaches Constantinople that multiple Bulgarians died in bomb explosions at Salonica yesterday and the Ottoman bank was blown up. Three Austrian warships are en route to Salonica as part of the developing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Salonica
Trading stamps unrest as June deadline nears
A crowd gathers at Green Trading Stamp and Hill's stores as news spreads that all trading stamps will be discontinued after June. W F Stanton defends stamp integrity saying blue stamps remain valuable and will be redeemed honestly until July 1 after June 1 redemption deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Hill’s
Trade Discount
W. FE. Stanton
Elk hart case to be heard in Lagrange circuit court
The case of the School City of Elk hart vs Elkhart county et al will come up in the Lagrange circuit court Monday May 11. Additional evidence will be submitted at that time after which Judge Ferrall will make a special finding of facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Lagrange
Ferrall
Davis Sits as Special Judge in LaGrange Circuit Court
Attorney W. J. Davis sits as special judge of the La Grange circuit court during the illness of Judge J. D. Ferrall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Davis
LaGrange
LaGrange Circuit
J. D. Ferrall
Divorce suit filed for abandonment by Sampson Walfinger
Sampson Walfinger sues Bertha Walfinger for divorce on the abandonment charge. Deahl and Deahl represent the plaintiff as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson Walfinger
Bertha Walfinger
Deahl
Manning Named Administrator for Thomas Manning Estate
Ebenezer Manning was appointed administrator of the estate of the late Thomas Manning, with bond set at $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Manning
Thomas Manning
April filings total 697 with Recorder Peddycord
In April, 697 instruments were filed with Recorder Peddycord, reflecting steady activity in property or legal papers. The record notes a high level of administrative work at the recorder's office during the month.
County Clerk Kinney Issued 27 April Marriage Licenses
County Clerk H. M. Kinney issued twenty seven marriage licenses during April. The action highlights the month's civil registry activities and reflects official record keeping by Kinney's office.
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H. M. Kinney
Barney Driving Park sale in Elkhart for 100000
Kendallville Sun reports real estate hustler Lewis Goering given contract to dispose of Barney Driving Park at Elkhart priced at 100000. Elkhart capitalists back his ability and he also aims to seal additional Elkhart property sales soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Promoter Voices on Subsidy for South Bend to LaGrange Line
Major S. A. Collins, promoter of the electric line from South Bend to LaGrange via Elkhart, writes to Bristol Banner stating the road will not be built through Washington township regardless of aid vote. He warns residents they will be disappointed as the company will not force construction where people oppose them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S .A. Collins
South Bend
LaGrange
Elkhart
Bristol Banner
Washington Township
Charles Fedder Sells Half His Land to Lake Shore
Charles Fedder sells half his land to Lake Shore for 1475 dollars. He recently bought ten acres three miles west of San Agnitale, with details referencing the transaction and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles. Fedder
Lake Shore
Lake Shore buys land for yards ends condemnation suits
The Lake Shore’s land purchases west of the city for its yards show a market boom with ten acres selling for 1200 dollars. John Lérue received 5500 dollars for twenty two acres and his wife 2000 for nine adjoining acres, making condemnation actions unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
John Lérue
Osceola boy injured in school fall
Merril Pierce Osceola sustained a painful accident at school in South Bend Tuesday when he fell on stairs and broke his right arm. The report notes area residents visiting relatives and local events as schools close and trips to Elkhart circus are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril Pierce
South Bend
Bert Beal
Rayon Beal
Walkerton
Ind
John Menger
River Park
H. F. Curtis
Goldie
Mishawaka
Roy Snyder
Minion
Adamsville
Mich
Edith Crouse
Lucius Snyder
Elkhart
Perry Zellars
Coroner Reports Six Inquests Filed by Hisenbeiss
Coroner Hisenbeiss filed six inquests with fees of 85.50. The findings involve Mrs Pansy Wurster who died by carbolic acid suicide, Mrs Emma Lamb found dead in bed, Joseph Oliver Hershberger the infant drowned in a Middlebury cistern, Christian Hawk who dropped dead in Jackson township, Mrs Mary Kilmer found dead in a wheat field near Wakarusa, and James Connolly the Lake Shore conductor killed near Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisenbeiss
Pansy Wurster
Emma Lamb
Middlebury
Joseph Oliver Hershberger
Christian Hawk
Jackson Township
Mary Kilmer
Wakarusa
James Connolly
Lake Shore
Osceola
Lukens Opposes Grosh in County Education Post
The county board of education will meet next Monday to receive reports on enumeration and to elect truant officers. Jesse Heerner of Goshen, officer for the east half, has no opposition, while John E. Lukens of Elkhart for the west half faces O. P. Grosh of Goshen Democrat as challenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Jesse Heerner
Goshen
John E. Lukens
Elkhart
O. P. Grosh
Priest Arrested for Murder in Lorain
Rev Walser was arrested in Lorain Ohio on the charge of murdering Agatha Reichlin sister of Walser s pastor. Reichlin was found dead in her room beaten with a stone. Bloodhounds traced the scent to Walser s bed and then to his room, with the dogs lingering between the two beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Ohio
Rev
Walser
Agatha Reichlin
Miss Reichlin
Deak
Roosevelt Addresses Kansas Soldiers at Junction City
President Roosevelt arrived by train at Junction City on May 2 and spoke briefly to Kansas soldiers and their families at a local station. The event followed a period of travel from Topeka as part of a broader wartime visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Kansas
Junction City
Kan
Toup
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Indiana Railway Co
la Grange
Indiana
William
Geo. Green
George
James Green
George Green
Hazel
Y. M. C. A. Convention
Craze
W. F
Stanton
Barney
Major Collins
N.S
Ayer
J. C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Coroner
Lukens
Kentucky
Derby
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