Fraudulent Marriage Charge Tops Elkhart Court Happenings
In Elkhart Justice Farrell’s court Meda Axe filed against LeRoy Axe for fraudulent marriage from 1898 claiming abandonment to avoid a bastardy suit. Axe was bound over to the circuit court after waiving exam. Defense argues 1895 law unconstitutional. case reflects Betsy era legislative debate. Capias actions against A M Tornow dismissed for lack of bond filing. Peters on Nickum case pleads guilty and pays $14.35 in fines and costs.
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Meda Zimmerman-Axe
Farrell
LeRoy Ax
Meda Axe
Elkhart
Blake
Axe
Marehe: Selt
Syracuse
James 5. Dodge
Justice Farrell
Dodge
Zimmerman- Axe
the Times Publishing Co
H. J. Beyerle
A.M. Tornow
Greentown
Goshen
Wilson Roose
Mr. Tornow
Mr. Tornev
Jno. Petersons
Justice Young
Nickum
Evans
Riggie
Petersohn
Nick
War
Longcliff admission and local court notes headline
Mrs Arvilla Stemp admitted to Longcliff asylum after mental decline linked to Christian Science study. Sheriff to transport her to Logansport later this week. Also: divorce settlement in Sadie Miller v Cephas Miller. Lehman disputes over eastward departure. court park lawn mower purchase debated. republican caucus plans. sheriff hunts burglary suspects. May court docket prep. last week for first tax installment. licenses for Fretz and Hover.
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Clerk Dennett
Rogers
Longcliff Asylum
Arvilla Stemp
Stump
Union Township
Obituary: Mrs Murbatuary Record Harding of Harbor Springs
Mrs A Harding of Harbor Springs Michigan died suddenly at 9 p m Saturday at her niece Mrs C L Landgreaver’s home on South Seventh Street. She was J K Drake’s sister and had suffered stomach cancer for months. Her husband died seven years ago. Funeral was at 2 30 p m from the Landgreaver residence and burial followed at Usk Ridge cemetery.
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A. Harding
Harbor Springs
Mich
C. L. Landgreaver
South Seventh Street
J. K. Drake
Landgreaver
Usk Ridge Cemetery
Deputy campaign aide presented with badge in fourth ward
Harry Grove acted as Jim Gowing's assistant for Candidate Lowry in the fourth ward and was presented Saturday with a large star and small billy to indicate his deputy campaign manager role. Grove boasted of votes carried in his vest pocket and touted his political importance on several occasions. He was hired to assist Gow ing in Lowry's interests in the ward. Both are described as fine specimens of politicians.
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Harry Grove
Jim Gowing
Lowry
Billy
Grove
Gowing
Bicycle Accidents Reported After Saturday Crashes
Saturday afternoon Albert Baily of Wakarusa collided with a delivery wagon in front of Beeson's drug store and narrowly escaped death as his bicycle was wrecked. Later, a boy was thrown from a bike near a saloon but escaped injury. Repair shops are busy with repairs.
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Albert Baily
Wakarusa
Beeson
Lincoln Avenue meat market burglarized in attempted break in
Thieves entered the rear through a cut screen at 1 4 Simmons Lincoln avenue meat market but fled empty handed. Warner Self investigated says the door was unlocked and no cash or papers taken though fire-related items were disturbed. Local talent previously burglarized the market. Simmons believes intruders were familiar with the place. Meanwhile Arthur E. Yount becomes clerk and manager of the bowling alley at Wawasee Inn. He plans attractions and concerts with local groups likely to perform.
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Simmons
Lincoln Avenue
Warshal Self
Arthur E. Yount
Wawasee Inn
Lake Wawasee
Yount
Goshen
Wa Vasee
City Election Tomorrow Shapes Taxpayers' Fate
Voters head to polls tomorrow to elect five council members for four year terms. Democratic candidates promise honest economical administration and preservation of public funds. Republicans are accused of steering toward banker control and reduced public interests. Voters urged to back Hamilton Wehmeyer Chariton Gardner and Daub to continue reform.
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Boesism
Council
Messrs. Hamilton
Webmeyer
Chariton
Gardner and Daub
Neidig
Hie Bank
Jim Gowing
Ater
Troyer
Lowry
Garvin
Finney
Brothers
Messrs
Hamilton, Wehmeyer
Gardner
Daub
Accumulation of Mail Affects Goshen Carrier Schedule
The Lake Shore mail service will load a large amount of mail for Goshen, prompting possible schedule changes. Several trains and pouches bring or carry mail at different times, including west bound No. 23 at 5 20 p m and No. 10 at 1 48 p m, with adjustments to morning delivery.
New Lake Shore Time Card Goes Into Effect
The Lake Shore time card began yesterday at 1 15 with the New England Express making its first trip east arriving at 4 56. The Chicago to Goshen run takes 2 56 and offers eastern travelers quick routes to Toledo by 7 and Cleveland three hours later. No. 15 westbound won’t stop here but may receive a special order soon. The Elkhart to Goshen morning plug stops here all day then goes to Millersburg at 5 15 pm for twenty minutes before returning to Elkhart.
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Lake Shore
New England Express
Chicago
Goshen
Toledo
Cleveland
West Bound, Is Not Scheduled To Stop Here, But Agent State
Elkhart
Goehen
Millersburg
Miss Ema Hover and Lewia Fretz Wed at Fifth Avenue Parsonage
Miss Ema E Hover of Pleasant Ridge and Lewia H E Fretz of Waterloo married at 4 PM yesterday at the Fifth Avenue Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev A H McKee officiating. They will reside in Waterloo.
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Ema E. Hover
Pleasant Ridge
Lewia HE. Fretz
Waterloo
Fifth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
A. H. McKee
Armstrong Namesake Receives $5000 From New York Friend
Charles Armstrong of Toledo inherits 5000 dollars from a friend who died in New York. The article notes Mrs. Armstrong is daughter of Goshen’s Mrs. C R Watkins. Elk hart Normal graduation will be held in Bucklen Opera House Friday evening June 1. Rev. B B Reyer of Grace Reformed Church Chicago will deliver the address.
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Charles
C E. Armstrong
Toledo
Armstrong
New York
C. R. Watkins
Goshen
Elkhart Normal
Bucklen Opera House
B. B. Reyer
Grace Reformed Church
Chicago
First Reformed Church of
Frost Threat Risks Peach Harvest As Caves Form
Fruit raisers fear a late frost may ruin the peach crop, though indicators suggest a large yield. Caves are forming and in a week Queshen will have spring foliage.
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Queshen
Millersburg Woman Viola Robinson Deserted Chicago Lover
Viola Robinson who left Bert Goodrich on the eve of their wedding is from Millersburg. Her family’s trouble in Justice Young's court was aired with her mother and sister mentioned. Gossip says Chicago papers fueled the affair and rumors blame a cancelled clergyman’s fee or a organ grinder playing The Fatal Wedding.
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Viola Robinson
Chicago
Bert Goodrich
Robinsons
Millersburg
Goshen
Hattel Hotel
Robinson
Justice Young
Viola
Chicago Times-Herald
Miss Robinson
Young Lady Narrowly Escaped Serious Injury
Miss Mercedes Nisonger of Clinton Street was hurt yesterday when a double seated buggy overturned after a horse spooked and a man checked a harness. She suffered a bruised and scratched left cheek but improved after prompt medical attention at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes Nisonger
Clinton Street
Miss Nisonger
Painstaking Goshen Councilman Pushes Water Works Insight
Goshen News describes Councilman Orlando Hamilton as a diligent chair of the water works and light committee. His reports reflect thorough knowledge of the municipal plant and he urges fellow councilmen to tour the electric light and water works facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Hamilton
Goshen
Hamilton
Pickle Co. Negotiates Land Purchase Near Noble Plant
The Williama Bros. & Charbonneau pickle factory of Detroit is negotiating with L. S. and M. S. railway for land south of the Noble plant to build a branch house locally. A closing is expected soon with an agent to visit this week to finalize details.
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Williama Bros. & Charbonneau Pickle
Detroit
L. S. & M. S. Railway Company
Noble
Funeral for Jacob Deabl at St John’s Catholic Church
The funeral of the late Jacob Deabl occurred at 10:30 this morning from St. John’s Catholic church with Rev. Father King officiating. The casket and grave were adorned with floral designs. Many of the area’s oldest residents attended.
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Jacob Deabl
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father King
Wrestler Frank Lease Sprains Ankle at Lake Shore Station
Hack driver Frank Lease of the Hotel Hattle suffered a painful sprain in a wrestling match at Lake Shore station last night. He fell hard, cannot walk far, and was attended by Dr. I. J. Becknell.
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Lake Shore
Frank Lease
Hattle
I. J. Becknell
Streetcar Crash Injures Cyclist and Baseball Loss Noted
Base cart No 3 from Clinton Street collided with Geo A Guiss a bicyclist on Main Street his wheel broken but he was unhurt Driver Holderman from Wakarusa named In sports the High School Athletic Association baseball team lost to Howe Military Academy 14 to 5 at Lima with a return game set at Ariel grounds in this city
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Clinton Street
Main
Geo. A. Guiss
Mr. Guiss
Holderman
Wakarusa
High School Athletic Association
Howe Military Academy
Lima
Ariel Grounds
Teen Arrests Take Place In Elkhart Theft Case
Claude Evans and Arthur Karnes, aged about 16 and 17, were arrested at Elkhart for alleged theft. Police say the two youths were apprehended in connection with a shoplifting incident.
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Claude Evans
Arthur Karnes
Elkhart
Teuscher Sues Ellsworth for Breach of Promise in Chicago Case
Chicago based lawyer Jonas O Hoover represents Jenny I Teuscher of South Bend who claims Ellsworth promised to marry her. She alleges kidnapping and coerced signing of papers, with accounts of engagement in March and a later severance. Federal judges debate street improvement laws vs state court rulings, noting no valid Indianapolis assessments under latest Indiana Supreme Court decision.
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Jonas O. Hoover
Chicago
J. C. Ellsworth
South Bend
Mr. Hoover
Jenny I. Teuscher
Ellsworth
Holland
Lottie Wirt
Misa Teuscher
J. O. Hoover
Ellworth
Durance
William Cassidy
J. H. Baker
Indiana Supreme Court
Ohio
Massachusetts
Texas
Indiana
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Train No 15 Bypasses Goshen Mail Reaches Back Office
West bound Lake Shore No 15 failed to stop at Goshen to take mail, though it stops at Kendallville and Ligonier. Post officials expect a later regular stop this week. Also notes Indianapolis prohibition convention opening tomorrow with 2000 expected attendees and cross state leaders attending. Blackout on Goshen–LaGrange–Orisol electric railway delays project.
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Lake Shore
Goshen
State
Mead
Kendallville
Ligonier
Slate
Atate
Indianapolis
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Prohibition Isto
Conflicts and Civil Suits Highlight Indiana News List
Reports include an offical misconduct probe of Dr H C Jennings in Chicago over Methodist Book Concern leadership and plagiarism allegations. a Mrs Mary Rich Church sues for 20000 against her mother in law. Indiana encampment plans for state national guard near Indianapolis with two regiments to form. Klondyke letter notes extreme temperature swing. multiple local suits and deaths across St Joseph and LaPorte counties.
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H. C. Jennings
BE. A. Schell
Jennings
Chicago
Methodist Book Concern
Book Concern
General Methodist Conference
Charles Fletcher Church
Kalamazoo
Stephen C.church
Mary Rich
Church
State National Guard
Indianapolis
Riverside Park
Fairview
Camp Mount
J. W. Thomas
Plymouth
Klondyke Country
Frank
Rosa Horvath
South Bend
Lake Shore
Frank Horvath
Mills Switch
Geo. Smith
St. Joseph County
Uriah Butt
Brazil
Gjohn Stephen
Huntington
Ernestine Schroeder
Larson
LaPorte County
Mrs Grace Quivey Van Studdiford to Star in Vaudeville
Mrs Grace Quivey Van Studdiford will headline vaudeville next season with a musical comedy. She comments on Jefferson DeAngelis and regrets his temper flare that led her to leave the company.
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Grace Quivey-Van Studdiford
van Studdiford
Jefferson DeAngelis
St. Louis
DeAngelis
Rev A H McKee Selected as Secretary for Association
At a morning meeting of the Ministerial Association held in First Baptist church Rev A H McKee of Fifth Avenue M E Church was chosen to fill the secretary post vacated by Rev Asher S Preston who moved to Kokomo. A collection will be taken in all churches next Sunday to aid Indian sufferers.
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Ministerial Association
First Baptist Church
A. H. McKee
Fifth Avenue M. E
Asher S. Preston
Kokomo
India
Danville Couple Wed In Indiana City
Harry Curtis of Danville Indiana marries Lillian Sanders daughter of William Sanders formerly of Goshen now of Danville They plan a wedding trip east then return to Danville to reside Mr Sanders was landlord of the Neufer hotel here Curtis is a Danville merchant. Also notes a Lake Shore schedule change and a man loses his leg in Teegarden accident and a hog shipment from Evans Hire. Fishing season to close May 1 for 60 days except Lake Michigan and the Ohio River.
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Lehman
Henry Lehman
Arden Lehman
Chas. Phillips
Archie Haines
Fred Atkinson
Goshen
Harry E Knapp
Toledo
Knapp
Millersburg
Curtis
Harry Curtis
Danville
Ind
Lillian Sanders
William Sanders
Sanders
Neufer
Evans & Hire
Benjamin Ganger
D. A. Sanders
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Ohio River
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A.M. Torzow
John Petersoku
Beard Bill Jumper
Longcliff
Avorney Showalter
Sadie Miller
Cephas Miller
Lantz
Court Park
Board of Summissioners
Berkey
County
Republican Central Committee
Middlebury
Elihart Township
W. J. Days
L. W. Vail
Court House
Clews
Elliott
Wickham and
Patterson
Fleming
Wilson
Wood
Wea
Rev. Reyer
Dasger of
Freste
Burg Ber Home
Viola Robinsen
Mr. Hamilton
Goshen Times
Jacob Deshi
Geshes
Jonas Hoover
Dening
Tewscher
J. H. Haker
Barrett Law
Ntiion
Goshen-LaGrange-Orisaol
Merk
Rease
Rev
A. H. McKkee
Samuel Schrock
Nappanee
Teegarden
Schrock
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