Cobb Resigns as Elkhart Township Trustee Amid Audit Scrutiny
George S. Cobb trustee of Elkhart township filed his resignation with Auditor Sweitzer after a tangled set of books and accounts. Candidates to succeed Cobb include Daniel R. Yoder Gordon Latta F B Leaming George R McMasters and George W Farrell. County business notes report remonstrance in Corpe ditch case and county farm expenses with a $200 additional appropriation and total near $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Cobb
Elkhart Township
Sweitzer
Cobb
Daniel R. Yoder
George W. Farrell
Gordon Latta
F. B. Leaming
George R. McMasters
Washington Township
County Council
Reform School
Perry Tsehubb
Wakarusa
Weston to Lecture in Goshen by Noted Pedestrian Westin
Negotiations are under way to bring Edward Payson Westin to Goshen within the next week or two to deliver a lecture on his Portland Maine to Chicago walk. The manager from Bryan Ohio reports details will be closed soon and crowds are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Edward Payson Westin
Goshen
Portland
Chicago
Bryan, O
Fort Wayne Relates Tepid Reception for Two Shows
The Fort Wayne News notes a chilly audience at the Majestic for Frank Daniels in The Tattooed Man, with crowds only warming late in the last act. Fort Wayne also lacked The Merry Widow, mirroring the fortitude of attendance in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Frank
Daniels
Majestic
James Cripe Undergoes Leg Amputation After Accident
James Cripe, who was injured on the Winona Interurban railway line a few weeks ago, had his left leg amputated today. He is resting well following the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cripe
Winona Interurban
Walk From Milford Junction To Nappanee Narrated
Miss Mary Swartz daughter of the Rev Swartz walked five hours from Milford Junction to Nappanee. Abe Roth formerly of Middlebury recently moved from the farm near Tippecanoe Lake in K county to the Alf Lowry farm in Jefferson Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary. Swartz
Abe. Roth
Middlebury
Tippecanoe Lake
K County
Alf Lowry
Ferson
Chilly crowd disappoints Daniels in Goshen return
Frank Daniels fails to spark the audience in New Jefferson with The Tattooed Man two act comic opera. Herbert’s music stands out while Daniels delivers a offbeat performance amid empty chairs and tepid laughter. Louise Sylvester and the supporting cast perform solidly despite the slow pace. The review notes the show feels dated and hopes Daniels won’t return for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Jefferson
Frank Daniels
Goshen
Tattooed Man
Victor Herbert
Harry B. Smith
A. N. B. Fowler
Ah. Daniels
Louise Sylvester
Julia Brewer
Norman Kopp
Danforth
Harry Clarke
George O'Donnell
Harold Russell
Nace Bonville
Gilbert Clayton
George Correy
Bum Scared Butcher Faces Crooked Drunk in Shipshewana
Julius Sapire, a hog butcher near Shipshewana, thwarted a drunken tramp who demanded a dime. Sapire moved a nearby cleaver after sensing danger and the intruder returned to challenge him but found no weapon and was defeated by Sapire, described as six feet tall and exceptionally strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Sapire
Shipshewana
Sapire
Saphre
Syracuse delegation arrives amid date changes for Frank Daniels
A Syracuse group arrived this afternoon expecting Frank Daniels to perform tonight at Jefferson. Daniels had originally been set for Thursday, then moved to Wednesday, and at the last moment shifted again to Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Frank Daniels
The
Jefferson
Daniels
Injured Men Named In Milford Section Incident
Ira Kerr of Syracuse suffered a badly injured foot while laying steel west of Milford. Elmer Stillson, foreman of the Napa nee gang and former Syracuse resident, mashed a finger in the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira’ Kerr
Syracuse
B & QO
Milford
Elmer ‘Stillson
Nappanee Gang
B&o
Rigney After Game Deputy Commissioner's Hunt Text
The report appears garbled with names and phrases unclear. No coherent event or facts are extractable for a reliable summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigney
Game and
John* EB. Rigne
Eek's
Elusko
Farmer Mayer Moyer Dies Suddenly at Neighbor’s Farm
John Moyer, about 40, fell dead at 11 this forenoon while helping at Abraham Hershberger’s farm northwest of Wakarusa. Heart trouble is believed to be the cause. Survived by his father Benjamin Moyer of Wakarusa and brothers Christian and Milo Moyer of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Milo Moyer
Elkhart
Miner O O Dies After Short Illness At Home
Orville O Miner died Tuesday evening at 30 o clock at his residence 514 East Douglas street after a year of poor health and a three day bed confinement. He was 48 and survived by his wife a sister Mrs Ella Garn and four brothers including L C Miner. Funeral Friday at 2 30 pm at home with Rev M J Magor officiating. Interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner
Orville
Douglas Street
Ella Garn
L. CG. Miner
M.J. Magor
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Brick Introduces Bills In Congress
Representative Brick introduced measures to create a fish factory and biological station in the Thirteenth Indiana district, legalize dam maintenance in Indiana and Michigan, establish federal court terms in South Bend, amend pension acts, award a Medal of Honor to Albert Listenberger, and form a commission on public rifle ranges. The package also addresses naval academy admissions and midshipman retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Thirteeth
Indiana
Michigan
South Bend
Albert Listenberger
Navral Academy
Farmer Finds Hidden Treasure in Split Log Near Michigan
John Wainwright, a Michigan farmer near South Bend, split a load of wood and found a roll of $275 tied in the log. The frayed bills suggested they had been inside the timber for some time, a surprising windfall from uncut wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wainwright
Michigan
South Bend
Mr. Wainwright
President nominates Indiana postmasters for several towns
The president sent to the Senate a list of nominations for Indiana postmasters including Thomas L. Deharity at Anderson Frank Welsman at Batesville Willard Church at Churubusco Edw Farnshell at Elwood Josephine B. Cox at Fowler James E. Carson at Hebron Charles C. Weingart at Kendallville William F. Bunnell at Monticello Cadmus B. Crabill at South Bend Joseph W. Morrow at Charlestown Elery B. McDonald at Lag(ra)nge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Indiana
Thomas L. Deharity
Anderson
Frank Welsman
Batesville
Willard
Church
Churubusco
Edw
Farnshell
Elwood
Josephine B. Cox
Fowler
James E. Carson
Hebron
Charles C. Weingart
Kendallville
William F. Bunnell
Monticello
Robert C.white
Muncie
Cadmus B. Crabill
South Bend
Joseph W. Morrow
Charlestown
Elery B. McDonald
Lagrange
Special Extra Number Tonight at Irwin Theater
Glenn and Winona Wagoner headline a refined singing reading and pantomime act as they plan a vaudeville tour. Wagoner draws crowds with illustrated songs and the act is set to close the first show drawing a large audience tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Glenn
Winona Wagoner
Wagoner
Race Track Plan Quietly Sought East of Hammond
A Hammond and Chicago syndicate works secretly to buy land east of Hammond to build a race track and pool hall. They intend no operation until Gov Hanly’s term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Chicago
Hanly’s
Two Fingers Stiffened After Train Strike at Bourbon Fair
George Rodibaugh of Milford and Thomas Sloan of Warsaw were injured during Bourbon fair week when struck by a Pennsylvania passenger train. Both men reportedly sustained finger injuries described as stiff after the incident occurring at the same time and by the same trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Rodibaugh
Milford
Pennsylvania
Bourbon
Thomas Sloan
Warsaw
Elkhart County Agricultural Society stockholders to meet on fate of Mast farm option
Stockholders in the Elkhart County Agricultural Society are called to a 7 PM meeting to form a temporary organization and to finalize plans to buy the D H Mast Farm. With about 12 000 in stock subscribed and aims to reach 15 000, the group hopes to close the option and transfer the property to revive a county fair next fall. Prominent farmers are among the 100 stockholders, with expectations of about 150 active participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Agricultural Society
Elkhart Countricultural Society
Goshen
Robbery Attempt Near Elkhart By Three Men
Farmer Joseph Miller four miles south of Elkhart reports a daylight highway holdup at 2:30 pm on a busy road near LeRue crossing. Three men emerged from brush. two seized horse bridles, a third climbed into the wagon. Miller struck one horse, the wagon jerked, throwing the trio to the ground. All three carried clubs and appeared to be tramps in dirty brown clothes, with one tall in a black slouch hat, another short and heavy, the third slender with a sandy complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Joseph Miller
LeRue
Miller
Youth burglars Arthur Girard and Jack Webster sentenced
Arthur Girard and Jack Webster, 21 to 22, were arrested during a Bristol burglary at the Menges residence on Nov 29. They pleaded guilty in superior court and received reform school sentences of two to one year. Items stolen valued at 1.25 dollars included two pocketknives and a pair of socks. Mrs Ella M Thomas sought to annul her marriage to Oliver P Thomas. Judge Vanfleet granted a divorce of abandonment. O M Conley represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Girard
Jack Webster
John J. Menges
Bristol
Reformatory
Menges
Ella M. Thomas
Superior Court
Oliver P. Thomas
Vanfleet
O. M. Conley
Thomas
Burkhart
Fat Stock Show Draws 200000 Visitors to Chicago Expo
The international Live Stock Exposition known as the Fat Stock Show fills Chicago this week with about 200000 visitors. Exhibits feature top specimens from around the world, showcasing premier stock of varied breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Break in Heating Causes Courtroom Steam Escape
A break in the heating apparatus at the courthouse this morning caused much trouble. The historical society room filled with escaping steam, forcing the shutdown of the steam supply at the county jail plant until repairs were completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Historical Society
Smith-Clark Company Moves to New Jefferson Theatre Block
The firm will transfer its operations to the Jefferson theatre block in January and complete finishing touches on a large double room. The opening promises to be among the finest in the state with special attractions planned for the launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. Smith-Clark’ Company
Jefferson”theatre
Lost Baby Carriage Traced on Washington Trip
A fragment reports a carriage containing a baby went missing during a trip to Washington with Mrs George Riley. No trace of the infant has been found and authorities push for leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George
Riley
Express Sand
Temporary restraining order in Harrison v Rochester case
In federal court Philadelphia's Willian W Harrison sues the town of Rochester Indiana. A temporary injunction hearing is set for December 21. The order bars the town trustees and school board from spending funds from the special school fund except interest due on bonds held by Harrison and halts payments to Fred Hofman for street improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian W. Harrison
Philadelphia
Rochester
Ind
Board of School Trustees
Fred Hofman
Young worker sues Folding Paper Box Co for 20000
Lucina Wilcoxen, 14, files suit in St. Joseph circuit court alleging injury to her hand while operating a Gordon press at the Folding Paper Box Co plant. She claims the company was negligent in using an inexperienced girl without parental consent and seeks 20000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nand
Lucina Wilcoxen
Folding Paper Box Co
St. Joseph
Gordon Press
Harry Myers Plans London Trip After NY Trust Balance
Harry Myers, visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Myers, will leave for Chicago tomorrow and sail for London in about ten days. He remained calm during the money panic stating a $54,000 balance at Knickerbocker Trust Co in New York City and did not withdraw any funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Myers
Samuel Myers
Chicago
London
Harry
Knickerbocker Trust Co
New York City
Miss Stubbs Retires and Sparks Statisticians Scramble
Miss Mary Stubb has decided not to seek the nomination for state statistician, prompting anticipation of a vigorous contest. Several individuals are known to desire the office, but some hesitate to announce due to a chivalrous reluctance to oppose a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs
Mary Stubb
Funeral for Zacharias Weddell Burned in Barn Fire
The funeral for Zacharias Weddell who died in a barn fire near Benton will be held Tuesday morning at the Benton Methodist Church with Rev. Magor of Goshen officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Cemetery.
Insurance Banquet Notice in Scranton Tribune
A long notice in the Scranton Tribune details a large banquet hosted by the Scranton Mutual Life Insurance Association. Guests include Victor We Hedgepeth W Harrison and Me Cy Landis of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Tribune
Scranton “Mutual, Life Insurance
Victor We
Hedgepeth
Be ‘Harrison
Cy ‘Landis
Goshén
South Bend Visitors Fill Day with Local Socials
James Beck and Mrs. Jesse Hartman visited South Bend today while Mr. and Mrs. J. Lantz spent the day in Elkhart. Several residents travelled to Mishawaka, Syracuse, Chicago, and Benton for visits and the Tattooed Man show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Béck
South Bend
Jesse Hartman
J. Lantz
Elkhart
J. H. Kuhns
Mishawaka
S. Timmins
Bucklen Theatre
el Winters
al Callahlan
Floyd Rhodes
Silver Lake
Abraham Dilman
Sam Widner
Syracuse
F. M. Thing
Perry Hess
Jefferson
Anne Frye
Whiting
Charles Mangold
Cleis Starr
Wd Neidig
Chicago
Logan Williams
Warsaw Times
Frank Daniels
Frances Ragan
Wabash
George Bosse
Louise Downing
Benton
Kyler
Charles Lehman
Johnstown
Henry Lehman
South Eighth Street
Pipe Organ Dedication at First Reform ed Church
The Estey organ company of Brattleboro Vermont is erecting a two manual organ with 689 pipes for the First Reform ed Church. It will be dedicated next Sunday at 11 am with Dr J H Bomberger of Cleveland Ohio present to speak at morning and evening services. The organ cost 2250 dollars and features an oak case and a new platform. The choir directed by John Blough will perform with Grace Nusbaum of Warsaw assisting with solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estey Organ Company
Brattleboro
First Reformed Church
J. H. Bomberger
Cleveland, O
John ‘Blough
Grace Nusbaum
Warsaw
Pride of Wallace Circus Elephant Queen Dies
Queen the four ton elephant of Hagenbeck Wallace shows died in winter quarters after a period of declining health. After 12 elephants were shipped to New York following the summer tour, Queen weakened until she crawled to a corner and expired before keepers found her. She was valued at $9,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Circus
New York
Nominations and Elections Set by Goshen Aerie 1526
Goshen Aerie 1526 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will nominate officers for the ensuing term Friday night December 6 1907. Election of officers will be held Friday evening December 13 1907. Members are asked to attend both nights and participate. Secretary OSCAR JAY requests attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Aerie No
AIT Eagles
Oscar
Jay, Bt
Marriage of Seth A. Jones and Mrs Jessie Wagner
Seth A. Jones of Elkhart wed Mrs Jessie Wagner in Kalamazoo Michigan. Rev William Galpin of Muskegon officiated at St Johns church. They were joined by A A Jones and daughter Elenor and Miss Mate Davenport for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth A. Jones
Eilkhart
Jessie Wagner
Kala‘mazoo
Mich
William Galpin
Muskegon
St. John's’ Episcopal Church
Elkhart
Kalamazoo
A. A.jones
Elenor
Davenport
Accident at Eyelet Factory Amputates Worker’s Finger
A worker at the Eyelet factory lost the index finger of his right hand after a machine injury today. The amputated portion was at the first joint. The county safety committee is reviewing the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Warren
Risk Campaigning in Indiana for Democratic Chair
J Kirby Risk of Lafayette plans to lead the Indiana Democratic Committee. He is campaigning among Elkhart Democrats and seeks support from Valparaiso and Bryan as a forthcoming lecture. Risk has long been active in Tenth district politics and aims to succeed William H OBrien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Kirby Risk
Lafayette
Ind
State Democratic Committee
William H. O’brien
Law Menceburg
Elkhart
Risk
Valparaiso
William Jennings Bryan
Elkhart County
New Year Law Requires Three Ledger Books for Township Trustees
Beginning with the year, a new legislation mandates three separate accounts kept in one prepared book. The law triples trustee work and adds a cash book for receipts and payments and an account of deposits and warrants. All orders and depositories must be recorded, with daily balancing required.
New Interlocker Rules Set Distances for Rail Crossings
The State Railroad Commission rules require derailing devices on steam lines to be at least 500 feet from crossings and 200 feet for traction lines. The measures apply where interlockers are erected or rebuilt to improve safety by allowing time to decide on derailment if tracks are not clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Card of Thanks for Rev. W. G. Parker Family
The family of the late Reverend W. G. Parker expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and Tonawanda Tribe I O R M members for their assistance and sympathy during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Parker
Tonawanda Tribe
Illnesses Update in Local Community
Sick List shows L. B. and Lyman Bartholomew improving after illness. David Lewis remains at home with an attack of the grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B
Lyman Bartholomew
David Lewis
List of Good Things to Eat at Methodist Meeting
A list of foods offered at a Methodist meeting includes baked beans and pork roast, beef and potatoes, cabbage slaw cucumber pickles bread and jelly doughnuts pumpkin pie cheese coffee. Prices for supper are 25 cents.
Wanted for the U S Marine Corps World View Opportunity
Recruiters lure young men aged 19 to 21 with in person or mail applications at South Michigan Street office in South Bend Indiana or 424 South Main Street Elkhart Indiana. A church bazaar at Fi Methodist church this Thursday and Friday offers a supper from five to seven thirty with a 25 cent price to benefit Kendallville Siete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Marine Corps
Michigan
Bend
Ind
Main Street
Elkhart
Suppe
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Board of Commissioners
D. R. Yoder
F. 8. Leaming
Geo, Teegarden
G. R. McMaster
G. W. Farrell
G. Latta
Croop
John
Mortuary Record
D. H. Mast Farm
Tio
Town
Een
J. K. Risk Campaigning
W. J. Bryan
Ron
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