Elkhart County Rejects Voting Machines Plan
The Elkhart County board of commissioners voted not to seek funding from the county council to install voting machines. They estimate elections would cost about twice as much, due to nearly 25,000 dollars in bonds for the project. Elkhart favored machines to alleviate precinct congestion, while other townships opposed. Exhibits from J S Fillmore of United States Standard Voting Machine Co and Myers machine were shown, but the county as a whole decided against immediate adoption, though neighboring counties begin to place machines. A deal is ongoing for Allen county installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Board of County Commissioners
Elkhart
Fillmore
United States Standard Voting Machine Co
Goshen
Myers
Ictkham County
Indiana
Allen County
First Easter Ball and Reception Planned in Decatur
Society notes report invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Jasper B Andrews Mr and Mrs Lamar Gillette and Mrs EL Drake for a reception and dance at the K of P hall Phureday evening April 14. Seated invitations also issued for the Ilks of Decatur first annual Easter ball on April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper B. Andrews
Lamar Gillette
EL. E. Drake
K of P. Hall
Phureday
Ilks
Decatur
Prodigy Arthur Griffith Travels With Nadel to Coast
Erwin K. Nadel of Eckhart returns to Wikhart with Milford youth Arthur Griffith, a mathematical prodigy, after touring Michigan towns. They plan to head to the Pacific coast via Winnipeg, having declined an offer to go to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin K. Nadel
Eckhart
Arthur Griffith
New York
Wikhart
Milford
Michigan
Pacific
Winnipeg
England
To Rebuild Alhambra Theatre On Summers Circuit Next Season
The Alhambra theatre owners from Kokomo visited Goshen yesterday to inspect the Jefferson and had toured the Eagles theatre in Wabash. The Alhambra is to be entirely rebuilt and will likely join the Summers circuit next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra
Kokomo
Goshen
Jefferson
Wabash
Eagles
Sued Again Over Property Convension Allegation
The Jackson Fence Co. of Jackson Mich sued Rinald Stutsman of Ilkhart in superior court for convension of property and damages. The Studebaker Wagon Co. had recently sued Stutsman on a similar charge and he made an assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Fence Co
Jackson Mich
Rinald Stutsman
Ilkhart
Studebaker Wagon ‘Co
Stutsman
Teacher Found Dead at Otis High School Principal
Principal W. S. Almond of Otis High School in Laporte County was found dead in his room after a day of teaching. Heart disease is named as the cause. he retired in the evening in his usual good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Almond
Otis, Laporte County
Shiloh’s 47th Anniversary Highlighted by Lud Miller
Lud Miller calls attention to the 47th anniversary of the battle of Shiloh on April 7, 1862. He says he was there and speaks from firsthand experience about the historic clash and its lasting significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Lud Miller
Elk Hart Council approves water contract with dissent
The Elk Hart council voted two against a water company contract, passing the agreement effective April 29. The move sets terms for water services under the Elk Hart Water Company agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk.hart Council
Elkhart Water Company
Pushing Proposed Line in Warsaw Debate
The draft line titled WabashWarsaw faces strong push from supporters amid tense debate. Local officials and residents weigh the proposal's implications for transport and regional identity in a crowded public meeting.
Clarence Omo Confesses Perjury in Baker Murder Case
Huntington April 8 Special Clarence Omo a key witness in the Baker murder case from Allen county admitted he testified falsely. He said he acted under a belief he had wronged Baker and confessed to perjury in a sensational development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Clarence Omo
Baker
Allen County
Contested Cass County Election Threat Looms
In Logansport on April 8 special report the drys threaten to contest the Cass county election. The official wet majority stands at 108 votes as the dispute over the result grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Cass County
Pritchard Divorce Granted in Elkhart Circuit Court
In Elkhart this morning Catherine Pritchard was granted a divorce from Samuel Pritchard. The defendant was absent and his whereabouts unknown. They married in March 1906. Mrs. Pritchard resides in Elkhart and was formerly Mrs. Nichols, with children by her first husband. A separate notice: Jennie Fawcett sues William D. Fawcett for divorce, married August 4, 1886 and separated April 1, 1909. Alimony claimed. An order restrains Lake Shore Railway Co. from paying Fawcett $100 due him. he is a passenger conductor and earns $115 per month. Household effects valued at $104. no further property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Catherine Pritchard
Samuel Pritchard
Pritchard
Nichols
Jennie Fawcett
William D. Fawcett
Lake Shore By. Co
Fawcett
Superior Court
Gertrude L. Smith
David A. Smith
Esther
Roy A
Russel
Smiths
Smith
Archer Company of Chicago
Morrison Millinery Co
Fair Managers Gather To Perfect Organization
Members of the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Fair association met at the Elks club to finalize the new organization begun in Kendallville weeks ago. The session opened at 2 00 o clock with strong representation and addressed several important matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana & Southern Michigan Fair Association
Kendallville
Elks Club
Contracts Awarded for Coliseum Site Building
S. F. Spohn awarded construction contracts for the old Coliseum site. Isaac H. Miller won the general contract with exceptions for heating plumbing lighting and elevator work. Miller was the low bidder on five contracts. Henry Cripe won the stone work contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Spohn
Coliseum
Isaac H. Miller
Mr. Miller
Henry Cripe
Reclaiming Goods Post From Goshen Sale Action
E. M. Harning of Mishawaka appointed by Trustee Zeigler to close the bankrupt Bacon Furniture Co. accounts in Goshen. He is currently in Goshen reclaiming goods with outstanding payments and pursuing collection actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Harning
Mishawaka
Zeigler
Bacon Furniture Co
Goshen
Harning
County delays local option election action in May term
Pulaski county council did not appropriate funds for a local option election and county commissioners refused to act. The petition for a local option election remains unresolved as the matter awaits May term consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski County
Jon F
Next Convention in South Bend Church of Christ
The district convention of the Church of Christ will be held in South Bend. The Kendallville meeting recently chose the city for the next gathering, confirming South Bend as the convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Church of Christ
Kendallville
Post Office Recommendations By Senator Beveridge
The latter part of this week Senator Beveridge will make post office recommendations and Wakarusa and Bremen will be among the number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Wakarusa
Brémen
Banquet for Elkhart business men at Buckles Hotel
Elkhart business men plan a banquet at Buckles Hotel on April 20. It is expected that not less than 200 will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Handsome Mausoleum Planned for Goshen and Elkhart
Dr A Mallory of National Mausoleum company promotes handsome public mausoleums for Goshen and Elkhart. He travels southern and central Illinois to secure support and organize Elkhart County Mausoleum Co. A public meeting will feature Rev Mr Funk of Ohio. The Goshen project aims to save an exterior brick look and croft sales will begin. the Goshen city deal and $1 200 appropriation for exclusive rights are reported dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Mallory
National Mausoleum Company
Shelby, O
Goshen
Illinois
Goshen Mausololeum
Funk
Ohio
Shelby Company
Elkhart Township
Ditch Contract Sold for Wagner Ditch in Union Township
John Whetten the ditch commissioner sold the Wagner ditch contract in Union township to John McMahon of Cromwell. His bid of 9. cents per cubic yard was the lowest among seven bidders. The five mile ditch will cost just over $7,100 and laterals were allocated to farmers along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing. John Whetten
Wagner
Union Township
John McMahon
Cromwell
What Might Have Happened in Elkhart County
In a discussion sparked by recent state events and local option elections, observers speculate that creating Lincoln County from Concord Bango Cleveland and Osolo townships might have shifted Elkhart County toward a wet outcome. Senator Proctor was seen as a key ally, and last week’s happenings suggest a moist scenario if the Lincoln plan had passed, potentially including Elkhart city within its borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Bango
Cleveland
Osolo
Lincoln
Elkhart County
Lincoln County
Proctor
Elkhart City
Fight at South Bend Saloon Ends With Shot
A rough free for all at John Fitzs South Bend saloon involved Hertman and Pearl Harper as principals. Several blows were exchanged and a bullet hole was found in the wall, indicating a shooting with no serious injuries due to poor aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Herman Hertman
Pearl Harper
John Fitz
Postponed hearing in McCoy v Reid case in Indiana Supreme Court
The case of Thomas J. McCoy, the Rennselaer bank wrecker serving a term in Michigan City prison, versus James D. Reid, prison warden, was postponed from Friday April 9 to Tuesday April 27 in the Indiana Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. McCoy
Rennselaer Bank
Michigan City
James D., Reid
Indiana ‘Supreme Court
Hartissori Trustee’s Son Injured In Clothes Line Fall
An eight year old boy, son of Trustee and Mrs Almon Leer of Hartissori township, fell from a clothes line at sunset and broke his right arm at the wrist. A Goshen physician reduced the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almon Leer
Hartissori Township
Goshen
Haggard Succeeds Smock as Indiana Soldiers Home Head
W S Haggard, former lieutenant governor and representative in the general assembly, was appointed commandant of the Indiana State Soldiers Home, succeeding Col. Richard M. Smock of Indianapolis.
South Bend Woman Arrested in Chicago Shoplifting Case
Anna Schultz of South Bend was arrested in Chicago and charged with shoplifting from Rothschild Co.'s department store and is being held for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anna Schultz
South Bend
Rothchild& Co
Choir Notice for Full Duty Rehearsal Tonight at 7
A church choir posts a notice scheduling a full duty rehearsal tonight at 7 with reports for tomorrow's Good Friday evening service. Father Roland leads the choir and reports at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
New Island Site Chosen for Goshen Ballpark
Park plans near the foot of Washington Street center on a four acre water surrounded site dubbed a new ballpark. Manager Dresch reports work to grade and improve the ground, with the grandstand from the old park to be moved and the old park closed. Upcoming Goshen versus Milford game shifts to the old park west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dresch
New Island
Washington Street
Gosnen Greys
Hawks
Washington
Elkhart
Ball Park
Tonawanda
Goshen
Milford
Old Park
Greys
South Bend Saloon Case Ends In Dismissals And Tightened Rules
Dismissal of charges against Mrs Pearl Harper and Herman Hert man leads to closure of both saloons and stricter after hours enforcement. Joseph Hang faced fines for allowing patrons in his South Bend saloon after hours. Chief of police McWeeny vows a tighter lid on the city’s saloon scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harper
Herman Hertman
Joseph Hang
South Bend
McWeeny
Fire destroys homes in Benton's Jewish flats area
Twenty people were made homeless when a fire swept through Benton's Jewish section. High winds fanned the blaze, destroying several frame dwellings and threatening part of the flats. The fire is believed to have started in a kitchen where breakfast was being prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
To Open Sunday Mrs Leonard Smith will open Jefferson safe
Mrs Leonard Smith plans to open the Jefferson safe in the basement of the Jefferson theatre building next Sunday. The basement has been fitted up nicely and prepared for access.
Severe storm knocks down 300 feet of boards in Dill poster area
High winds yesterday caused heavy damage as Charles Krutz reported 300 feet of boards down. Restoring the area will take about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Krutz
Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend Plan City New York Service
The Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend company plans a Chicago New York through route with through cars and a feeder from Tolleston to Hammond. A direct Gary and Interurban route may block the Tolleston feeder if a franchise is granted. Through cars cost 19500 and use single phase alternating current.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gary
Laporte
Chicago, Lake Shore
South Bend
New York
Indianapolis
Dayton
Toledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Syracuse
New York City
Lake Shore
Twentieth Century Limited
Chicago, Lake Shore, & South Bend
Tolleston
Hammond
Summer Street
Gary & Interurban
Last Lecture Tonight by Sylvester A Long on Lightning and Toothpicks
Sylvester A Long, arriving from Bryan Ohio, closes the 908-09 lecture course with a talk titled Lightning and Toothpicks at the Jefferson tonight starting promptly at 3 o'clock. Patrons are urged to attend, as late arrivals disrupt the lecture. The year’s course is regarded as the best yet given in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester A. Long
Long
Bryan
Jefferson
Goshen
Massive tree planting marks Goshen subdivision project
The Goshen subdivision plants 1,934 trees under Daniel F. Stutsman, with John W. Hoover’s help, extending trees along cross streets. The project, praised for precise alignment, signals progress as architect Robert A. Bradley completes plans for a forthcoming factory build, with ground to be broken soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. Stutsman
Goshen
United States
Stutsman
Robert A. Bradley
Indianapolis
Actress Rose Melville Buys Half Interest in Jefferson Building
Rose Melville, known from Sis Hopkins, purchases a 50 percent stake in the Jefferson building located in South Bend for 35000 dollars. Her extensive South Bend real estate holdings are noted, signaling a major local property acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Melville
Sis Hopkins
South “Bend
Melville
South ‘Bend
Fragmentary Crime Item Sparks Local Mystery
Fragments describe a lake area incident involving a car and a dining scene. No clear victim or outcome emerges from the readable text. Nearby authorities investigate as residents recall a string of unusual events.
Twenty Five Years Ago in The Democrat 1884 Items
Items from 1884 include the death of Mrs. G W Zinn after a long illness a newborn to Mr and Mrs M Nichols of Syracuse and a death of Nathl Thompson former county commissioner. Local notes cover births losses services a new engine at J C Beck and Sons, a buggy accident injuring George P Rowell, and a long list of Benton township residents over 75 in the poll of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Me
Witty
A. P. Kesler
George P. Rowell
Frank Kidder
Charles Newman
Robert Brush
Elkhart
R. K.brush
Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Longacre
Democrat
Benton Township
Salmon Case
Henry Hilbush
John Juday
Joseph McNutt
Valentine Stiver
John Stietler
John Whitmer
Barbara Vance
George Loy
Kate Stetler
S. Case
James Rentfrow
Nancy Morehouse
Maria Roach
Eleazer
Cephas
Frank
Will H. Hawks
Simeon Smith
John W. Lutz
D. H. Jones
N. Rockenbaugh
C. C. Butler
D. J. Troyer
John §. Gates
John Longacre
J. N. Smith
Abram Culp
C. A. Stiver
J. J. Rohrer
David Berkey
B.C. Dodge
Alice Culp
Mary Harper
Capt. Liveringhouse
Moses Simmons
Abram Stutsman
E. H. Dunning
Weatherhead
David W. Ganger
Defreese & Meader
H. D. Wilson
W. D.platter
Daniel Stouder
A. P. Petrie
James B., Osborne
Jacob Rohrer
David. Hadleman
E. Banta
J. A. Kime
John C. Hershberger
New Juvenile Titles in Public Library Catalog
Public library announces fresh juvenile books including Altsheler Forest Runners Barbour Forward Pass Beach Annapolis Plebe Annapolis Youngster Camp Substitute Barl On the School Team Finnemore Holy Land Switzerland and South Africa Hough Young Alaskans Mabne Essays Every Child Should Know Heroines Every Child Should Know Malone Plebe at West Point West Point Yearling West Point Cadet Morgan Abraham Lincoln Oriken How to Understand Electrical Work Sidney Ben Pepper Little Maid of Concordtown Stoddard In the Open Stratemeyer Baseball Boys of Lake Port With Custer in the Hills Tomalton Mad Anthony’s Young Scout Trowbridge Wireless Telegraph Boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altsheler
Barbour
Beach
Annapolis
Plebe
Barl
Finnemore
Holy Land
Switzerland
Africa
Hough
Malone
West
Point
West Point
West’ ‘Point
Morgan
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Oriken
Sidney
Ben Pepper
Little Maid
Concordtown
Stoddard
Lake- Port
Custer
KK Hills
Tomaltnpon
Anthony
Trowbridge
Bridge plan over Elkhart river costs swamp county funds
Structure is to be full width of Jackson Street and cost 15000 dollars. A steel girder bridge over the Elkhart river at about 20000 dollars will be paid 15000 by Elkhart county with the balance by Herbert H E Bucklex owner of Valley Traction line. The project runs Middlebury to Angola and to Elkhart city. Commissioners adopted the steel girder design amid opposition over county expenditure for Elkhart city interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart River
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Herbert HE. Bucklex
Valley Traction Line
Middlebury
Angola
Sas
Elhart
Elkhart City
Jackson Street
Visitors and trips noted in Elkhart area
City Surveyor Witt was in Hikhart on business today. Mrs Clara Farr and son Bernard visiting in Kankakee. Mrs H A Boyer and Mrs Henry Haines traveled to Marion. Miss Mary Moore of North Manchester visiting Mrs Fred McClure. Miss Blanche Dewey went to Leesburg to visit relatives. Mrs W C McDowell went to Louisville to visit her sister. Miss Dart returned to Elkhart after visiting Mrs C E Bassett. Mrs Roy Keehn and son returned to Chicago after visiting Mr and Mrs Louis B Noble. Grace Fink and Kitty Leeper visiting from South Bend. Mr and Mrs Charles Kaylor returned to Chicago after visiting the Obrechts. Mr and Mrs C C Osborn of Chicago visiting parents in Elkhart. Miss Lilian Egbert home from Baldwin College Bryn Mawr to spend a few days. Mrs C A Whitten and Miss Ida Gesses departed for Denver after guests of the Watts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt
Hikhart
Clara Farr
Bernard
Kankakee
Ill
H. A. Boyer
Henry. Haines
Marion
Mary Moore
North Manchester
Fred McClure
Blanche Dewey
Leesburg
W. C. McDowell
Louisville
Ind
William Govey
Dart
C. E. Bassett
South Sixth Street
Elkhart
Roy Keehn and Son
Louis B. Noble
Chicago
Grace Fink
Kitty Leeper
South Bend
S. .B. Rowell
Charles Kaylor
Jacob Obrecht
C. C. Osborn
Haines Egbert
C. &. Whitten
Ida Gesses
Orrin Watts
Denver
Bristol Postmaster Applicants to be Examined May 8
The Bristol postmaster appointment examination will be held at the Elkhart civil service office on May 8. S. G. Mathias, secretary of the board, announced. The Bristol office posted a last fiscal year net income of $919 for the postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Elkhart
Local Civil Service Board
S. G.mathias
St James Church Good Friday Services Timetable
Matins Lit any and Penitential services begin 10 30 a m Preaching of the Cross at noon Afternoon addresses start 3 p m Mass offered then 7 30 p m Jerusalem timetable from St James Church for Good Friday proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Laundry Plant Planned for St. Joseph County Jail
A report indicates the St. Joseph county jail may be equipped with a modern laundry plant. Officials discuss improvements to inmate services and efficiency amid budget considerations and potential funding sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
Births: A son born to Mr and Miss Dan Lower
A birth notice reports a son born to Mr and Mrs Dan Lower of Goshen on South Main Street. The fragment indicates a local family announcement in the community pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missy Dan Lower
Main
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Society News
Warsaw
BIG Ditch
Elkhart Review
Harry S. Dickey
Winona Interurban, Co
Sam Murdock
Chas. Murdock
H. E. Reynolds
South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Co
Troyer
Gotham
Menaugh and Smith
Cspur
Clinton Street
Fifth and Main
The
G. W. Zinn
New Books
Elahart
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