Elkhart County Sunday School Convention Notes
The Elkhart County Sunday School convention met at the Goshen M E church with Rev. Cissell and Rev. Mathes leading devotional and talks on the minister’s role and Sunday school grading. Sessions covered geography, soul winning, and teacher duties, with 221 delegates and officers elected for the coming year. Reports and speeches urged higher education, systematic grading, and active youth outreach amid concerns over smuggling and opium across state lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
M. E
Goshen
Cissell
N. B. Mathes
Jesus Christ
E. E. Mummert
A. C. Anda
J. F. Nusbaum
J. C. Carman
Sunday School Association
Christ
T. J. Juday
W. S. Bond
Carman
Postmasters Targeted In Modern Green Goods Scheme
A New York dispatch reports a nationwide swindle where postmasters, especially second to fourth class, are lured to Jersey City and Chicago by samples of genuine stamps. Victims pay 250 to 1000 dollars or equivalents in postage plates and stamps from undestroyed government stock, then face traditional substitution schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Jersey City
Chicago
United States Secret Service
Post Office Department
New York
Opening of Wakarusa School Sparks Board Clash
The Wakarusa school opened this morning under the county superintendent amid light attendance and tensions between the board and Superintendent Williard. The state superintendent of schools has been consulted and must decide whether the board’s action is legal. the case will likely be settled in the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Williard
Will Not Join Regiment
Benjamin Ahlischlager, son of the county asylum superintendent, has served eight months in the army and is stationed at Fort Casey Washington. He was accidentally shot in the hand while handling a rifle, is in pain but not in danger, and expects to recover in two to three weeks. He awaits a $60 C. G. Conn instrument. he is a corporal in artillery, aims to join the band and will not accompany his company to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte Herald
Benjamin Ahlschlager
Fort Casey
Wash
C. G. Conn
Elkhart
Ahischager
Philippines
Ahlischlager
Frazier Sentenced for Forgery in Edwardsburg Case
William Frazier known as George St. Claire, a former suitor of Mrs. Matilda Runkle of Edwardsburg, was sentenced by Judge Carr to ten months in Ionia for forgery after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
William Frazier
Matilda Runkle
Edwardsburg
George St. Claire
Carr
Ionia
Foundation Laid for Elkhart Bridge Plant East of Stimpson
The Elkhart Bridge Company began laying the foundation for its new plant located east of the Stimpson scale works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Bridge Company
Stimpson
Col Johnson's Will Filed for Probate
Col R M Johnson's will is filed for probate leaving his entire estate to his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Johnson
Col. R. M. Johnson
Waif Adopted By Northeast Elkhart Couple
Eight year old Waif Mabel Torrey has been placed in a good home with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Start of Northeast Elkhart. Grandmother Mrs. Sarah J. Whipple may be sent to the Soldiers’ Home after an application was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Torrey
Grosh
Chas. E. Start
Elkhart
Sarah J. Whipple
Soldiers
Wakarusa School Closed Amid Lockout And Resignation
Wakarusa public school remains locked with barricaded doors after a day of disputed access. Supt Willard resigns following board disputes over building control and pending court action. Professor A Miller of Princeton named as possible successor as investigations proceed and funds disputes loom over a two to three thousand dollar debt on the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Wakarusa Public
Willard
A. Miller
Princeton
Ind
Eby
Ferrall
Supreme Courts
Jones A
Indianapolis
Ministers Endorse Covenant Against Remarriage
The Ministerial Association of South Bend comprising all Protestant ministers has pronounced itself favorable to an agreement binding each member to refuse to marry divorced individuals. The stance reflects unified church policy amid evolving social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miisterial Association
South Bend
Johnson Estate Worth Between Seventy Five and One Hundred Thousand
The will of the late Col. R. M. Johnson dated November 8 1901 names the widow as executrix without bond and J C Beck Jr and Elias Gortner as witnesses. The estate valued at about 75 000 to 100 000 chiefly real estate in Elkhart with two small farms mining stocks and five business blocks plus 250 River side addition lots. Clement Studebaker alive after a restful night doctors give little hope of survival beyond a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Johnson
J. C. Beck, Jr
Elias Gortner
J. D. Osborne
Johnson
Elkhart
Riverside
Arrests and rulings mix in Indiana garnishment case update
South Bend reports William F. Lilly’s arrest on garnishment charges with trial set for Monday. A Washington dispatch notes Judge Houghton ruling that Indiana sales of accounts to non residents for collection are illegal, holding the seller liable. Muster vs Stater reinforces 1881 law against cross state garnishment. A Goshen decision echoes the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Lilly
George Shirley
Lilly
Indianapolis News
Washington
Ind
Houghton
Daviess
Indiana
Michael Muster
Sallie Stater
Louisville
Muster
Goshen
Elkhart
FOR MILD WINTER Old sailors predict mild open winter
Old sailors and fishermen claim a late fall and mild winter after watching muskrats build winter homes. They say the rats show the season will be open, noting the animals seem lazy in constructing their houses as a sign of a gentle season.
G. A. R. Committee to Meet in Indiana State Home
The G A R of Indiana calls visiting committee members to meet December 5 at the State Soldiers Home in Lafayette. Each congressional district will send one representative as the group plans an urgent appeal for every county to build a cottage at the home for its soldiers. Thirty two counties already have cottages. A letter arrived at the departments headquarters from the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A.R
Indiana
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Price's Cream Baking Powder: standard, pure and trusted
The advertisement proclaims Price's Cream Baking Powder as the acknowledged standard, highest quality, and purely pure. It claims healthful, palatable baking without alum or dangerous chemicals and condemns alum-based powders as low priced and harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Dr. Price
Abel Admits His Theft and City Settlement
The City Finance Committee of Elkhart reports a settlement with ex-Treasurer P. P. Abel and bondsmen over a $9,536.17 shortage. They agreed to pay $6,000 and Abel turned over city claims, totaling $6,467.15, though criminal prosecution remains possible. The article questions the committee’s judgment and whether justice is served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Finance Committee
City of
Elkhart
P. P. Abel
Abel
Circuit Court
New Enterprise Plans Artificial Ice Plant Project
James Stutsman reports that Judge Daniel L Brown of Indianapolis is in the city to arrange a new artificial ice plant. The facility will be erected with a daily capacity and 50,000 storage space to support local needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stutsman
Daniel L. Brown
Indianapolis
Sedtabilenine Ee. A
Elkhart's gambling rooms shut after editor Conn's crusade
Former congressman Colonel Conn in Indiana led a crusade against gambling in Elkhart. He exposed wage loss by young workers at a hotel gambling joint, prompting editorials in the Truth and a stinging attack on dive keepers and police. Last Wednesday night all gaming rooms in Elkhart were closed and tables moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Colonel Conn
Opinion on Hunting With Dogs on Private Land
Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner Turner receives bulletin stating the attorney general advises against strict enforcement of the 1901 act prohibiting hunting on enclosed land without written consent. The commissioner instructs deputies to use discretion and accept verbal permission from landowners, avoiding arrests when consent appears given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game
Turner
T. Sweeney
Bulettin
Missionary Society Closes Annual Meeting at Marion
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Northern Indiana M E Conference concluded its annual gathering in Marion. Mrs. W L Collins represented the local society and Mrs J A Ervin, mite box secretary, was reelected. New officers include President Mrs L A Betts and Vice President Mrs F Thornburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Missionary Society of the
Northern Indiana
W. L. Collins
J. A. Ervin
Goshen
Richmond
L. A. Betts
Centerville
F . Thornburg
Hagerstown
M. W. Berger
Mishawaka
L. WH. Runyan
Decatur
Quarterly Births Deaths and Marriages Reported by State Board
For the quarter ending September 30 the State board of health records 11 009 births including 5 576 white males 5 124 females and 147 colored males 162 There were 102 plurality births 100 males 105 females with one Clinton county triplet. Marriages total 5 906 with 5 703 white and 203 colored. Deaths 9 918 including 396 still births. Births exceed deaths by 2 090.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Clinton County
Editor Declines Duel Challenges Voting Rights Clash
Niles editor Frank Cook refused a duel challenge from Officer Jacob Ullery. Cook says he will contest Ullery's right to vote, arguing a duel challenge bars the challenger from holding office under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cook
Niles
Jacob Ullery
Cook
Ullery
Mishawaka Land Sale Sells 100 Acres to Goshen Buyers
Eli Conley sold 100 acres of timberland four miles east of Mishawaka to Kauffman Bros. of Goshen. Timber crude material is valued at 15 to 18 dollars per ton. Purchasers paid a large price but will not disclose the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Conley
Kauffman Bros
Goshen
Mishawaka
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Nappanee Goshen and Elkhart
Henry S. Larber transfers a lot in Nappanee to Susan Keyser for 2000 dollars. W A Murray transfers a Goshen lot to Wm Murray for 500 dollars. Wm D Hagadone transfers E Starrland in Osolo to Mary for 200 dollars. Wm Isenheiss transfers a lot in Elkhart for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Larber
Susan Keyser
Nappanee
W. A. Murray
M. ‘Murray
Goshen
Wm. D. Hagadone
Mary
E. Starrland
Osolo
Wm. Isenheiss
Elkhart
Seasonal Ailments Warn in Winter Health Note
A brief health advisory warns that winter cold and flu risk rises for families. It cautions parents about coughing bronchitis and grip and suggests precautions to protect children during the season.
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Clement Studebaker
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