Ex County Official Surrenders and Pleads Guilty
George W. Ellis surrendered to Sheriff Ziesel in Goshen before Judge Dodge and pled guilty to stealing 1,700 dollars while county school superintendent. He received a prison term of one to fourteen years, a 1,506 dollar fine, and five years disfranchisement. He asked to go to prison immediately, was escorted to Michigan City, and waved to his daughter as the train departed.
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Shore
Elkhart
Michigan City
Ellis
Goshen
Ohio
Lou W. Vail
Dodge
Hillis
Missing Woman in Elkhart Baffles Neighbors and Police
Edward W. Smith seeks information on his wife Lulu Dinderman Smith who vanished September 1 from their Elkhart home after planning to visit Goshen. Neighbors say the marriage was happy. no motive has emerged. Descriptions and advertisements offer a reward, but no light on her whereabouts.
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Edward W. Smith
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Goshen
Smith
Chicago
United States
Iowa
Baptist
Oauzen
Amd
Ellhart Grand Jury Indictments Stir County Rumors
A prominent Ellhart citizen faces possible indictment as whispers circulate that several indictments have been returned. While no official grand jury action is available, talk centers on three indictments already issued against George W. Bilis and David Smeltzer, with a hint of more cases involving local residents. The secrecy of the sessions keeps details from public view.
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Grand” Jury
Will Grand Jury Indict Cobb in Goshen Rumors
Persistent Goshen rumors claim the grand jury will not indict Township Trustee Cobb. The source notes the question remains unresolved and offers no official confirmation.
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Grand Jury
Cobb
Goshen
Contempt case fined $100 in BePitRuck proceeding
The defendant was fined $100 for contempt. A motion for a new trial was overruled and an appeal to a higher court will be taken. Deputy Prosecutor Davis appeared.
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BePitRuck
The
Truth
Fudge Dodge
Davis
Balloon sighting over Viain Street and Lexington Avenue
Early crowd gathered at 6 30 am to watch an apparent balloon pass over the city drifting southwest toward the Atlantic coast. Witnesses claimed seeing three men aboard and debated altitude with estimates ranging from three to five miles and about 50 feet high. Officials and bystanders, including Supt Elliott Crull and Dr Turner, reported the event to local authorities and emergency services were alerted.
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Viain Street
Lexington Avenue
Baloon
St. Louis
Atlantic
Elliott Crull
The
Water Company
Ed. Willet
Elkhart Plumbing Co
U. S. Enders
Dr. Turner
Glen Kyte
Willet
Carl Bierman
Frank Niswander
Judge Williams Street
Palioon
Grant
South Bend
Physicians
Udge Williams
DULL BLADE SAVES LIFE ON TRAIN IN ELKHART
J D Walker assistant shop inspector for the Lake Shore Railroad attempted suicide aboard passenger No 87 as it neared Elkhart. He wounded himself with a small pocket knife across the throat but the dull blade failed to sever the jugular or carotid. He was saved and taken to Clark hospital where doctors described his condition as serious but improving. Walker, from Oswego Indiana, had been drinking for nearly five days after boarding in Toledo to inspect Lake Shore shops.
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Joan. D. “Walker
Aife
Shore “Railroad ‘Company
Nvith
Collinwood
Elkhart
Giark “Hospital
Walker
Clark
Toledo
Kankakee
Waller
Lake Shore
Thomas ’ Walker
Oswego
Indicted Mills Faces Grand Jury in Fraud Case at Goshen
In Goshen Indiana a grand jury returned a 15 count indictment against Mills for presenting false claims. Ellis faces a $1,500 fine though it does not affect his sentence. he may regain liberty after one year of good behavior.
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Mills
Goshen ‘Democrat
Ehilis
Ilis
Ohio
Ellis
Goshen
Napoleon
Napleon
Kentucky
Bilis
Kalamazoo Hospital Operation Disjointed Report
In Kalamazoo the patient underwent an operation at the hospital on John Street. The account is fragmented but notes the procedure proceeded despite unclear details and references Osborn and Dye Drsi. Musicians were mentioned in relation to Bay.
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Kalamazoo
Patterson‘s
John Stréet
Siedeserully
Osborn
Fragmentary OCR Notice Report
The readable fragment appears to reference a legal or court notice involving an appellee and payee. The text is incomplete but suggests a confirmation or reaffirmation event and resident involvement. No clear names, dates, or offices are legible to identify entities or actions precisely.
Community roars over Ellis theft case and bond issues
Residents question soft handling of Ellis crimes as reports indicate he served last term without bond and could steal again. County Attorney Gatt and county commissioners face scrutiny as the case moves forward and public uproar grows.
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Gatt
Tooney
Elis
Ellis
Elkhart Masons Elect Grand Council Officer
Herbert Graham of Elkhart elected Grand Steward of the Grand Council at its Indianapolis session marking the first grand officer from Elkhart County. J B Davidson received the telegram detailing Graham’s election from William H Swintz.
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Elkhart
Herbert Graham
Grand Council
Indianapolis
Graham
J. B. Davidson
William, .H
Swintz
Squirrel Season Closed Says State Commissioner
Z. T. Sweeney, state fish and game commissioner, announces the squirrel season is closed. He warns any hunter possessing or killing a squirrel now is liable, noting the statute allows hunting squirrels only from July 1 to October 1.
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Z. T. Sweeney
Five New Houses Started in Sterling Hudson Addition
Five new houses began construction in the Sterling Hudson Addition, bringing total active homes to twenty. Ten teams with eighteen men are at work on the Hudson Sterling whip factory project in the area.
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Sterling-Hudson
Hudson-Sterling
Grand Jury Still In Session In Goshen
A Goshen grand jury remains in session with the third indictment yet to reveal the defendant's identity. Earlier indictments named Geo. W. Ellis in two cases, while the third's subject remains undisclosed.
Hampden Saloon Keeper Killed in Philadelphia Crash
David Hampden formerly a Goshen saloon keeper was killed in an automobile accident in Philadelphia. His wife, prior to the death, secured a divorce.
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David
Hampden
Goshen
Philadelphia
Platt Flage Sets Senator Chol C Platt for Jury Trial
Mrs Platt formerly practiced law at Elkhart county bar. The motion notes Senator Chol C Platt will face a jury trial. The filing references Woon Platt flag references and case context within the local legal docket.
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Woon Platt Flage
Chol C. Platt
Platt
Elkhart County
Barneys Reconciled Husb and Wife Resume Relations
Barneys reconciled as husband and wife resume their relationship after a period of separation. The ruling indicates the pair plan to live together and continue their union as spouses.
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Ivor
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New York
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Est Prison
Goshién
George WW
Mils
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Ofsthiss
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Sander
Canada
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Dr. Williams
Dr Wiliams J
Schenectady
Koch
Senda
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Bentz
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Ulery
Hd Miller
Kogh
Dearborn
St. Corboner
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Ilt
Ara
Je Wu
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