Smeltzer Taken On Old Elkhart Indictment Charge
Doings of the Commissioners Court notes detail a warrant issued for David Smeltzer of Olive township. Indicted over a year ago on rape charges involving an orphan girl from Ohio, Smeltzer allegedly settled for 1200 dollars. He denied payment or relations, posted bond at 500 dollars, and returned after allegedly being told the case was dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Smeltzer
Olive Township
Elkhart
Smeltzer
Ohio
Grand
Kansas
Oliver Township
Dodge
Bond
Grace Grisi mer and Edwin Ayers Wed at Home Ceremony
Miss Grace Grism mer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Perci val Grisimer of South Main, married Edwin Ayers of Toledo last night at 8 at her parents home. Rev Roberts of First Baptist officiated in front of 25 friends. The gown was white crepe de meteor with bride roses. A wedding supper followed. The couple left on the midnight train for Toledo for their honeymoon. Out of town guests Bert Ayers and Miss Ella Ayers, Toledo siblings of the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Grisimer
Percival Grisimer
South Main Street
Edwin Ayers
Toledo
Roberts
First Baptist Church
Lake Shore Railway
Mortuary notices from Nappanee Goshen and Avilla
Welty Ulrich Welty aged 76 died suddenly at his Nappanee residence from heart failure. He leaves six sons and four daughters. David Peffy former Nappanee resident died near Avilla from lung fever and measles at about 45, unmarried, brother John lives east of Nappanee. At Spanish American War outbreak he enlisted from Nappanee. Lucinda Simon aged 67 formerly Elkhart prairie south of Goshen died at son Edward Simon’s home in Elkhart. Remains to be buried in Alwine cemetery south of Goshen tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welty
Ulrich Welty
Nappanee
Peffly
David Peffy
Avilla
John
Simon
Lucinda Simon
Elkhart Prairie
Goshen
Edward Simon
Elkhart
Alwine
Arrested in Illinois Harry McCrider linked to erased Elkhart payroll
Harry McCrider once employed at Elkhart Packing Co in Elkhart disappeared around Jan 3 after cashing several bad checks. He is arrested in Decatur Illinois. Checks cashed include 35 by Frank Enders 25 by J H Neds and 10 by A I Horton all drawn on St Joseph Valley bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McCrider
Elkhart Packing Co
Mkhart
Decatur
Frank Enders
J. H. Neds
A. I. Horton
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Illnesses Reported Across Several Local Households
Curtis Bennett and Selah Bennett are listed as ill at their homes on South Main and North Fifth streets. Mrs. Oxley of Waterford is very ill, Roy Ganger convalescent, Mrs. J H Rogers improving, Lightfoot of North Fifth critical, Mrs. Gilbert Miller west of Middlebury critically ill. A son of Albert Neff southeast of New Paris with typhoid pneumonia. Ed Smetzer’s 15 year old daughter near Bristol in precarious brain trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Bennett
South Main Street
Selah Bennett
North Fifth Street
Oxley
Waterford
Roy Ganger
Crescent Street
Lightfoot
Gilbert Miler
Middlebury
Albert Neff
New Paris
Ed Smetzer
Bristol
Interim Appointment Authorized by Judge Andersonster
The appointment is made ad interim until President Taft's appointment and confirmation by the senate are formally received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Andersonster
Taft
Senate
Robbed in Gary Station Victim Dies in Elkhart
Fred Garmand of South Chicago died at Clark hospital after two men assaulted him in Gary station and robbed $82. He was found unconscious in an empty box car in Elkhart yards and later identified himself before deteriorating due to spasms. Gary and South Chicago police and relatives were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Fred Garmand
South Chicago
Clark Hospital
Elkhart
Elkhart Lake Shore
Wikhart
Garmand
Wet majorities in Cass and Blackford counties
Indianapolis April 7 Special The official wet majority in Cass county is 194 The wets carried Blackford county by 181
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cass ‘County
Blackford County
Tornado causes damage in Wabash April 7
A morning tornado in Wabash caused extensive damage across the town. No fatalities are reported, but several buildings sustained heavy destruction as emergency crews assess the scene. Local residents aid in clearing debris and securing homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Storm causes widespread damage and power outages
A severe thunderstorm with high winds produced extensive damage across the city. Electric lights failed after 8 p.m. as the dynamo burned out, telephones and telegraph lines were crippled, and hundreds of phones remained out. Widespread destruction included downed poles, blown fences and barns, a fatal burn to Mrs. Hayes, and damage to mill transformers. The Hawks Electric company began restoring service as repairs proceed, with the storm likely the tail end of a cyclone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrc
Orc
Hawks Electric Company
Sanders-Egbert
Amasa Hoovens
Parkside
A. B. Witts
Charles Krutz
Rule Confectionery
Wabash
Storm Wrecked House Kills Man in Noble County
A cyclone struck Albion and Noble County this morning causing extensive damage. Peter Shellhouse's frame home collapsed and caught fire, trapping him under debris where he perished. His mother-in-law Mrs. Flick was rescued. neighbors saved other residents and the property’s barns suffered severe damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Noble County
Peter Shellhouse
Shellhouse
Flick
Horrible Light Bodies of Ligonier Victims Near Lake Shore
In Ligonier two men, Thomas Hite and Samuel Wurtzbaugh, were killed by a westbound Lake Shore train. Both were thrown about 300 feet. Hite weighed roughly 250 pounds. Wurtzbaugh’s boots lay near his position after the impact. A freighter’s fidgman nearby attempted to warn them, but train noise muffled the danger. The accident occurred at a sharp curve with obstructed track view.
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Ligonier
Lake Shore
Thomas Hite
Samuel Wurtzbaugh
Hite
Whurtzbaugh
Wurtzbaugh
Fidgman
Seven traveling salesmen fined in Warsaw for unlicensed cloth sales
In Igos ciusko county Warsaw city court seven traveling salesmen were fined 50 dollars and costs each for selling cloth for suits without a county auditor license. The cases were moved to circuit court with city attorney Walter Brubaker handling proceedings due to Mayor Rigdon's illness. Defendants include John Assert Goshen A C Fiester Mentone Chas Myers Goshen Patrick Ryan Goshen Porter Hess Macy Otto Slusser Muncie Frank Prough Goshen.
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Igosciusko
Warsaw
Rigdon
Walter Brubaker
John Assert
Goshen
A. C. Fiester
Mentone
Chas. Myers
Patrick Ryan
Porter Hess
Macy
Otto Slusser
Muncie
Frank Prough
Dow Short Arrested In Mishawaka For Embezzlement
After nearly a year with his bondsmen covering the funds, Dow Short formerly of Knox was arrested at his Mishawaka home and jailed in South Bend awaiting arraignment on embezzlement charges. The National Surety Co aided in securing the arrest after paying 181 to Metropolitan Life Insurance Co for Short’s unreported collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Short
Knox
Mishawaka
South Bend
Short
National Surety& Co
Metropolitan Life Ins. Co
Rogers Goshen band plans old fashioned Fourth celebration
Members at a meeting last evening decided to stage an old fashioned Fourth of July at the park. Plans include two ball games and two band concerts with an air ship exhibition possibly featured. Arrangements to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Goshen
Fort Wayne Lease Brings Park Hopeful Turnaround
W S Proctor Corliss Bulger and CG W Franklin of Viroqua Wis lease Robinson park near Fort Wayne. The Fort Wayne Wabash Valley Traction Co saw losses despite large crowds as amusement prices deterred guests. To aid lessees the company will reduce park fare and push to make it profitable. The company’s park west of Wabash has also lost money.
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W. S. Proctor
Corliss Bulger
CG. W. Franklin
Viroqua
Wis
Robinson Park
Fort Wayne
Exhausted appropriation halts county expenses bills cut
The county's appropriation of 1800 dollars for local option expenses is exhausted by bills approved by the county council. Many bills were cut as officials including judges clerks and sheriffs faced trimmed authorizations while inspectors received three days each.
Convention Opens in Kendallville With District Delegates
The Church of Christ convention of district No 1 opened in Kendallville inviting delegates from Noble, Steuben, LaGrange, Elkhart, DeKalb, St Joseph, Marshall and Kosciusko counties. The gathering marks the start of the eight county district event with officials and clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Church of Christ
Noble
Steuben
Lagrange
Elkhart
DeKalb
Joseph
Marshall
Kosciusko
Ministers shifted in Goshen and surrounding districts
The article notes clergy transfers across Indiana districts including C. C. Cissell moving to district superintendent of Logansport, H. N. Herrick to Broadway church Logansport, B. S. Hollopeter to Wabash district, A. S. Preston to Winchester, Bailey to Bourbon, Woodruff to Goshen, and Dr. Bennett succeeding Travis in Mishawaka with Travis moving to Fort Wayne. A Goshen retention for Mayor was arranged by a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. ‘Cissell
M. E
Goshen
Logansport
H. N. Herrick
Broadway
B. S. Hollopeter
Wakarusa
Wabash
A. S. Preston
Winchester
Winchester. Rev. Bailey
St. Mark's
Bourbon
Woodruff
F. T. Baker
E. E. Mummert
O. WW. Newell
Dr. Bennett
Rev
Travis
Mishawaka
Fort, Wayne
Magor
Boost in Salary for Health Officers Under New Law
Yesterday it was discovered a law from the last legislature will raise Dr. A G Yoder’s salary as secretary of the city board of health from 100 dollars a year to 102 cents per capita based on the last census. County Secretary Shrig will gain one and a half cents per inhabitant, about 700 dollars yearly, an increase near 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder
A. OG. Yoder
City Board of Health
Shrig
Beveridge Considers Postmaster Election Plan
Senator Beveridge may adopt a policy letting post office patrons choose their postmaster. He has decided to try it at North Manchester where residents are divided over the choice. If the experiment works there, he may extend the plan elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
A .Postoffice
North Manchester
Valpo Air Line Project Details Cited by Official
A local official states that electric line connections between Valparaiso and nearby towns including Chesterton Via and Pariso will be completed by October of the year. The notice outlines planned routes and timelines for the regional grid expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valpo
Valparaiso
Chesterton
James E Watson Seeks Succeeding Judge Taylor
Dispatches from the capital report James E Watson aiming to succeed Judge R S Taylor of Fort Wayne. Taylor served 27 years with modest duties and a salary around 3000 per year.
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Taylor
James E. ‘Watson
R. S. Taylor
Fort Wayne
Mississippi
Officials in conference on freight congestion plans
Sam Murdock Chas Murdock and H B Reynolds of the C S B N I Ry Co and Harry Dickey of the Winona company met city officials today to discuss relieving freight congestion at the interurban corner. A union freight depot is very likely to be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Murdock
Chas, Murdock
H. B. Reynolds
Harry Dickey
Winona Company
Union
New Corporation Files Articles With County Recorder
The American Wheel company capitalized at 150000 dollars has filed articles of incorporation. The stock is divided into 1500 shares at 100 dollars each with 750 preferred and 750 common shares. Incorporators are Charles A Canode Chicago William J Blake Chicago James C G Law Hinsdale Illinois F B Canode Chicago and A B Darling Elhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Corporation
American Wheel Company
County Recorder
Charles “A. Canode
Chicago
William J
Passover Observance Noted With Fasting and Tables Cleared
Amid the annual Passover observance, many Jewish homes observe dietary restrictions with unleavened bread and avoid leavened foods. The fragment notes a sunset start to the observance and references the ocean Silom, implying cultural or regional context.
Elkhart Bridge Scheme Faces County Cost Burden
Elkhart officials push a costly Jackson street bridge plan while critics claim misrepresentation and argue a cheaper repair would suffice. County council already funded 15,000, with Elkhart city and Herbert Bucklen pledged further sums, sparking fears the county bears the load for a project benefiting local interests. Goshen seeks a Rock Run replacement but faces repeated refusals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Jackson Street
County Council
Herbert
Bucklen
Elkhart City
Wabash Glee Club Concert Delights Rainy Evening
The Wabash College glee club of 26 students under P J Hart and the mandolin club of ten under B E Hartsuch performed to a sizable Jefferson audience despite heavy rain. Soloists W G Masters H H Walter and H L Rees impressed as did a popular quartette. The program, in two parts, drew frequent applause and encores. They travel to Kendallville for a Boyer Opera House concert tonight.
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Wabash College Glee Club
Mandolin Club
The
Jefferson
Glee Club
P.J. Hart
B. E. Hartsuch
W. G. Masters
H. H. Walter
H. L. Rees
Kendallville
Boyer Opera House
Salinger Opposes Higher Duty on Necessaries
Harry Salinger of South Bend, formerly Goshen, voices opposition to a proposed plan to impose a heavy duty on everyday goods. He argues revenue would be raised by taxing hosiery and gloves, detailing his concerns in an interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Salinger
South Bend
Goshen
Lfe
Mr. Salinger
Democrat Wins Sturgis Mayoral Race In Michigan
Chris Wilhelm, a Democrat, was elected mayor of Sturgis Michigan. B F Free Land, former mayor of Sturgis and former Middlebury resident, was the Citizens ticket nominee. The Sturgis Democrat supported Free Land, but he lost the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris, Wilhelm
Sturgis
Mich
B. F
Freeland
Middlebury
Citizens
Social Gathering Notice at Hydehall April 7
Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors announce a social gathering at Hydehall on Wednesday evening April 7. All neighbors and their wives are requested to be present. Claude Rabed, Consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hydehall
Claude’ Rbed
Reverend Gray to Lead Evangelistic Tent Meeting
Reverend Gray of Massachusetts will begin evangelistic services in Elk Hart on April 20. A large tent seating 5,000 will be pitched at the corner of Jackson and Send streets, with Rev J Wilbur Chapman also involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gray
Massachusetts
J. Wilbur’ Chapman
Elkhart
Jackson
Married, And South Bend Were Married In Warsaw
A fragment notes a marriage linking South Bend with Warsaw via a ceremony in South Bend. The concise line records a union occurring after travel from South Bend to Warsaw for the wedding event.
Local Physicians Push Goshen Hospital Project
Goshen seeks an early hospital completion as physicians urge citizens to fund and sustain a future facility. With $700 already on deposit from public subscriptions and library club support, the Civic League organizes a committee including E. E. Starbuck and Dr. A. C. Yoder to revive the effort and invite contributions for a lasting endowment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
The
Civic League
E. E. Starbuck
A. C. Yoder
Pre
Library Club
Not Yet Found Fiossie Kirby Disappearance St. Joseph River
A 15 year old girl Fiossie Kirby of South Bank who testified in St. Joseph circuit court and helped Roy Hire escape a prison sentence for criminal assault has disappeared from her home Monday night. A note said she planned to end her life by jumping into the St. Joseph river and she has not yet been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiossie Kirby
South Bank
St. Joseph
Roy Hire
State’s
Long Tomorrow Night Lecture by Sylvester Long at Jefferson
Sylvester Long speaks at the Jefferson tomorrow night on a puzzling topic Lightning and Toothpicks. It closes the Citizens Lecture season. Seats are 50 cents. reservations via committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Sylvester Long
The
Jefferson
Fort Wayne Excursions Face Rail Restriction
Fort Wayne merchants contest plan for cheap Chicago excursions, arguing railroads may not run them this year and that Fort Wayne residents lose thousands of dollars to Chicago spending, hurting local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Fort, Wayne
Sweeney Won’t Resign as State Game Commissioner
Rumor that Z. T. Sweeney of Columbus will resign to Gov. Marshall is denied by E. E. Earle, chief deputy, who leads over 200 deputies statewide. Earle emphasizes the agency remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Z. T
Columbus
John W Parks of Plymouth Dies at 44 Years Ago
John W Parks of Plymouth formerly state senator from Marshall County is dead. He left Hope Hospital in Fort Wayne and is now at his Plymouth residence. Forty four years ago today two ob soldiers who are well known in Goer were mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’.W. Parks
John ‘W. Parks
Plymouth
Marshall
Hope ‘Hospital
Fort: Wayne
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Charles P. Sayles
East Goshen
Melissa Sayles
Longacliff
Iesel
Longcliff
Hulda Hockert
Millersburg
Susan Elizabeth Warner
Miss Hockert
Elkhart County
Warner
Lonecliff
Cannon
Road
Fisher
U. S. Standard
J. S. Fillmore
Myers
A. Dausmian
BE. L. D. Foster
U.S. Standard
Superior Court
G. B. Arnold
Huldah Hockett
Silas L. Kerring
Catherine A. Mellinger
Mitchell Charnley
Ssrdcuse Lumber Co
Charnley
Charles B. Brodrick
Cassopolis
John W. Balyeat
Michigan Central By. Co
William Raifsnyder
Edward Roys
Barney
Royse
Society News
Mortuary Record
Illinois
Miller
Dynamo
Rogers’ Goshen Band Park
Elkhart River
Wabash Glee Club
Junimense
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