Elkhart Court Delays Trial Over Third Ward Issue
In Elkhart superior court the Smith case, about the Third ward remonstrance, sits unsettled as lawyers cannot agree on a trial judge to replace Vanfleet. A venue change is sought while other cases proceed. juries have been summoned for Monday. Also noted are affidavits in Justice Whisler’s court and a juvenile case filed for Mable Young. Marriage licenses issued to Jeane Pippinger and Ida Clouse in Nappanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Smith
Hikhart
Judge Vanfleet
Mr. Smith
Elkhart
Vanfleet
Whisler
Strickland G. Farr
Justice Whisler
John Caton
Ed Logan
Caton
Logan
S. S. Cary & Co
Zanesville, C
McDougal & Flickinger
A. S. Zook
Mable Young
Eliza Ducker
Jeaze Pippinger Nappanee
Ida Clouse
Nappanee
Editors Plan Winona Meet Communication Tour
Editors from Indiana and beyond, including Inaras.Associated Week- Mes, will gather in Winona Lake on Friday December 11. President H. P. Harris of Pierceton has sent out 300 invitations. The editors will ride the Winona Interurban and the Northern Indiana Railway to Michigan City and tour the state penitentiary there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Indiana
Inaras
Associated Week
Mes
Winona Lake
Bec
H. P. Harris
Pierceton
Committee to form commercial cooking school at Winona Institute
The committee on training school of the International Stewards Association, whose membership includes many famed chefs, will meet with Winona Technical Institute managers next Thursday to discuss establishing a school of commercial cooking at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
International Stewards’ Association
Winona Technical Institute
State society seeks deputies for better nursery inspection
The state Horticultural Society, meeting in Indianapolis, urged the legislature to authorize deputies for the state entomologist to improve nursery inspections. The aim is to stamp out the San Jose scale and ensure more effective control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Horticultural Society
Indianapolis
Superior Court Unnecessary Says Indianapolis Newsman
W H Blodgett of the Indianapolis Newsman says after examining the situation that the LaPorte superior court is unnecessary and the circuit court could handle all business. He questions why a superior court exists in Michigan City and suggests Elkhart as a possible case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Blodgett
Indianapolis
LaPorte Superior Court
Michigan City
Elkhart
Fined for Blind Tiger in Lafayette City
Harlan Shaffer of LaGrange was fined 50 dollars and costs by Judge Dodge for running two blind tigers in Lafayette City. Mrs. Lucetta England of LaPorte has filed 20,000 dollars against Solomon Smith's 60,000 dollar estate in a separate claim. A WCTU meeting is set for tomorrow at 2:50 PM in the library assembly room. The meeting features a moth ered topic and welcomes all, with The Wayward One by Tople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Shaffer
Lagrange
Judge Dodge
Uthat City
Lucetta England
Solomon Smith
LaPorte
Tople
Warsaw Blind Tiger Case At Warsaw Fines Sherman Mickey
Mayor Rigdon fines Sherman Mickey fifty dollars for selling liquor without a license. Mention of 16 yards heavy yard wide sheeting and mussing for one dollar at Plaut's store. References oval frames and Clyde related details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Rigdon
Plaut
Suspect Arrested in South Bend Post Office Robbery Case
Milo Zolmer, 21, arrested in South Bend on suspicion of involvement in the South Bend post office robbery and a prior store theft at Renssalaer. Ninety-one one-cent stamps found, he offered them for sale triggering police action. He lived near Rochester, Ind, and had worked for Dr. E R Dean last fall. Dr. Dean said he offered temporary work and blamed laziness, not criminal conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Postoffice
South
Bend Postoffice
Rensaalder
Milo Zolmer
South Bend
Zolmer
Hilliard
Rochester
Ind
E. R. Dean
Dean
We Enonry
Hoffman Denounced as Opponent in Elkhart Tax Collector Race
J J Hoffman of Elkhart enters the race against incumbent L M Simpson for Elkhart tax collector under Treasurer elect Krau. Hoffman, a former grocer from South Bend Elkhart and Goshen, is a Democrat. Simpson, a Republican, sought reappointment with broad support while Krau has not yet declared a stance. Hoffman is a heavy property owner with strong local backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
L. M. Simpson
Krau
J. J. Hoffman
South Bend
Goshen
Hoffman
Mr. Simpson
Luther League Social At Miss Brooks Home
The Luther League of the First English Lutheran was entertained at Miss Gladys Brooks's home on South Third street. Miss Grace Smiley reported on the District League meeting in South Bend. A literary program featured the Misses Charlton and Coverston, with Blanche Smiley reading. Light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Gladys Brooks
Third Street
Grace Smiley
District League
South Bend
Charlton
Coverston
Blanche Smiley
South Bend Woman Seeks Annulment and Name Restoration
Bessie Moon through Seibert and Schurtz petitions circuit court to void her marriage to Ray Moon and restore her former name Bessie Rhodes. The filing alleges she was tricked into marriage by her former partner who now seeks $1,000 to avoid bigamy charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seibert & Schurtz
Bessie Moon
South Bend
Ray Moon
Bessie Rhodes
Once a Year published by Milwaukee Press Club
C C Tiedemann of Hanan and Tiedemann Milwaukee sends The Democrat a copy of the finely printed and illustrated publication Once a Year issued by the Milwaukee Press Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
C. C. Tiedemann
Coshen
Hanan & Tiedemann
Wis
The
Democrat
Milwaukee Press Club
Ulerys Find Six Months Old Son Dead in Bed
Mr and Mrs H C Ulery of Mishawaka report their six months old son Jacob found dead in his bed. The child had been frail since birth and had slept normally the night before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Ulery
Mishawaka
Jacob
Elks Memorial Service Set At Jefferson Theatre
The Elks lodge holds its annual memorial service Sunday at 2 30 PM in the Jefferson theatre. Hon L W Rogge of Warsaw will deliver the address. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge
Jefferson Theatre
L. W. Rogge
Warsaw
Home Talent Suspected in Store Safe Blow at Milford
A report claims local home talent is suspected of blowing the safe in John Strayer's store at South Milford. Also noted are a City Medical Society meeting at Dr. H. Wiley's office, the death of Isaac Johnson of Ligonter aged 31 from Bright's disease, and an evening supper at the Firel M.B. church starting 6:30 priced at 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Strayer
South Milford
The
City Medical Society
H. Wiley
Isaac Johnson
Ligonter
Bright
New York promoter Palmieri arrested for mail fraud
Francis Palmieri, owner of offices in the Monadn building, was arrested by Post Office Inspector Frank A. O'Brien on charges of using the mail to defraud. He headed Cooperative Securities and sold Air Line stock, bought cheaply and inflated prices, promising quick earnings and Chicago to Goshen expansion. Augusts M. Brown, secretary and treasurer, faces larceny charges in a separate sale to Mrs. Moffet. Authorities expect further larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eivership
New York
Chicago: Tribune
Francis
Palmieri
West 34Th’ Street
Post Office
Frank
A. O’brien
Cooperative Securities Company
Chicago-New York Air Line
Chicago
Goshen
Ind
DIES SUDDENLY Benj Lutz Stricken with Heart Trouble
Benj Lutz died suddenly yesterday morning at Wakarusa from heart trouble. He was 63. Survived by son Cloyd Lutz a student at Winona academy and daughter Mrs Grant Seaver Harrison township, plus brother Elias Lutz of Alanson. Funeral in Wakarusa Methodist church Sunday at 10:30 with services at the house at 10. Interment in Wakarusa cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. Lutz
Wakarusa
Cloyd Lutz
Winona Academy
Grant Seaver
Harrison Township
Elias Lutz
Alanson
Mich
Two to 14 Years For Assault and Battery With Intent
Chas Takacs faced trial on an assault and battery with intent to kill Patrolman Harry Jennings of the South Bend police. He pleaded guilty to a similar charge against Patrolman William Barnhart. Judge Funk sentenced him to two to 14 years at the reformatory and added a $10 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jennings
South Bend
Chas
Ttakacs
Wn. Barnhart
Funk
Reformatory
M W A Officers Elected For Next Year
The M W A elected officers for the ensuing year led by Consul Claud B Reed and Advisor John A Higgins. Bankers Eugene Rader and Clerk D B Hughes named along with Escort C O Hughes Watchman John D Lash Sentry J I Robison and managers Josiah Snyder Rollin Yoder and Willard Brown. Physicians Dr J A Snapp and A C Yoder and Janitor Geo Hamman listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. of A
Claud 8. Reed
John A. Higgins
Eugene Rader
D. B. Hughes
C. O. Hughes
John D. Lash
J. I. Robison
Josiah Snyder
Rollin Yoder
Willard Brown
J. A. Snapp
A Cc. Yoder
Geo, Hamman
Indiana governor elect greeted by vast Scottish Rite reception
In Indianapolis, Thomas R. Mershall, governor elect of Indiana and a Scottish Rite Mason, received an enthusiastic greeting at a semi annual convocation dinner. About eleven hundred rite members in the temple banquet hall applauded as he was introduced and again as he rose to speak, signaling warm support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Mershall
Indiana
Indiana Teachers Meet Plans for 56th Association Session
Plans for the 56th annual Indiana State Teachers Association meeting in Indianapolis are nearly complete. All sections except the history division will convene on Tuesday, December 29, with events running December 29 through 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Lined up for Fight Against Freight Rate Discrimination
South Bend and Mishawaka prepare for a final clash with local freight rate discrimination before the state railroad commission. The two cities unite to challenge practices they deem unfair and seek regulatory intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Mishawaka
State Railroad Commission
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs T Hess
A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs T Hess of 415 South Bishth street. The notice mentions an eight room house for rent at 125 South Text Street and references various local businesses and items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
South Bishth Street
South Text Street
H. Ll
Quarantine Strictly Enforced Across Midwest Railways
Michigan New York and Pennsylvania maintain hoof and mouth disease quarantines on cattle hogs sheep and hay. Eastbound Lake Shore shipments surge from Elkhart prompting two extra through freight crews. Government inspectors supervise car disinfection at Elkhart yards as live stock moves are restricted and cannot be reconsigned from East Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Lake Shore
Hlkhart
Seattle
East Buffalo
Tuckers
Elkhart
Man Found Dead on Vandalian Train at Cheruiusee
A. H. Master of Indianapolis was found dead in his seat aboard the Vandalian west bound train when it stopped at Cheruiusee. He had boarded at Auburn Junction after a hard run to catch the train and intended to reach Rochester. Authorities believe exertion caused a ruptured blood vessel leading to a fatal hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheruiusee
A. H. Master
Indianapolis
Auburn Junction
Rochester
Show Girl pair returns in drowsy Janey at Jefferson
Hilda Thomas and Lou Hall returned to the Jefferson with Janey last night. A small audience heard a decent quartet, but the show’s talents feel wasted in a tired comedy drama built on old time melodrama and improbable situations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janey
Hilda Thomas
Lou Hall
the Jefferson
Miss Thomas
Jon Hall
Indiana Scottish Rite convocation ends. Elkhart candidates listed
After the first candidates passed tests of the Indiana Sovereign Consistory, the fourth semiannual convocation of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite concluded at the Scottish Rite building in Indianapolis. Elkhart candidates were C. Franklin Miles, William J. Gronert, Ira H. Church, and Davis B. Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Elkhart
C. Franklin Miles
William J. Gronert
Ira H. Church
Davis B. Barnes
Matrimonial Agency Leader Maintains Chicago HQ
Mrs. Clea A Parker, famed for promoting a matrimonial agency with her sister Mrs Pike and brother William Charles Yergin, who once lived in LaGrange for months last year, remains of the same opinion. She now has headquarters in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clea A. Parker
Pike
William Charles Yergin
LaGrange
Chicago
Mrs Celestia Shupert Dies in South Bend at 47
Mrs Celestia Shupert wife of J Charlies Shupert of Elkhart died at Epworth hospital Inguou Bend after an illness dating from September. Born June 22 1861 she was 47. Survived by her husband and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Celestia Shupert
J. Charlies Shupert
Elkhart
Epworth Hospital
Ingouu Bend
Warsaw ex Mayor forms law partnership with Fort Wayne judge
Formed law partnership between A G Wood former Warsaw mayor and Judge John H Aikens of Fort Wayne. Aikens relocates to Warsaw. Wood previously partnered with Francis B Bowser recently elected judge of the Kosciusko circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Wood
Warsaw
John H. Aikens
Fort Wayne
Wood
Francis B. Bowser
Kasciusho
Death of Two Year Old Matie Stusser
Siusser child Matie Stusser daughter of Mrs George Slusser lies dead after a week's illness from brain fever. The death occurred southeast of Ligonter, marking a sorrowful incident for the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siusser
Matie Stusser
George Slusser Lly
Ligonter
Embroidery at Plaut's Offers 1 Percent Yd Lengths
Embroidery material offered at Plaut's with 1 percent length options. Regular price 25 cents per yard, now 26e for 1 percent yard. Corset cover flouncing embroidery highlighted. Promotion under DAVID PLAUT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaut
David Plaut
The Hilda Thomas Company Heads to Battle Creek Post Theatre
The Hilda Thomas company traveled to Battle Creek Michigan this morning to appear at the Post theatre this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Thomas
Battle Creek
Mich
Post Theatre
Young Man Oscar Shrock Dies From Injuries At 22
Oscar Shrock age 22 died at 7 am today in Clinton township from injuries suffered yesterday when caught between two engines. He was the son of Mr and Mrs D G Shrock and survived by his parents and his sister Miss Gertrude Shrock. Funeral services will be Sunday at 9:30 at home and 10:30 at Brick Church with Rev Hartzler officiating. burial in the church cemetery. He belonged to the Mennonite church and Goshen College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Epee
Oscar Shrock
D. G Shroek
Clinton Township
Skrock- Wae
Fieter
Mies
Gertrude
Shrock
Hartzler
Mennonite Church
Goshen College
Interurban Surveyors Shift Base to Ligonier
Kendallville to Goshen line surveyors led by Harry L Weber have moved their base from Kendallville to Ligonier. They finished the Kendallville to Ligonier segment and anticipate completing Ligonier to Goshen within a week. Community hopes depend on improving finances for possible construction in two to three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville Goshen
Harry L. Weber
Kendallville
Goshen
Ligonier
Kelly House
Goldsmith
Oshen
Rome City line eyed for interurban through Topeka area
A Topeka citizen reports Haw Patch landowners favor an interurban survey route from Kendallville to Goshen via Rome City and Sylvan Lake, aiming to tap summer traffic to a noted northwest resort. He suggests Boston capitalists could develop the region if the route gains backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Haw Patch
Kendallvne
Goshen
Rome City
Sylvan Lake
Boston
Slade Camp No 80 elects officers for coming year
Slade Camp No 80 United Spanish War Veterans named Charles Urquhart as commander Vern McConahay senior vice commander Edw Kirkpatrick junior vice commander George O Beaver adjutant Pearl Ulery quartermaster George Milner officer of the day Chas Cline officer of the guard Harvey Hawks chaplain Orba Method surgeon and A A Rathburn trustee for three years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slade Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
Chas. Urquhart, Sr
Vern McConahay, Jr
Edw. Kirkpatrick
Geo. O. Beaver
Pearl Ulery
Geo. Milner
Chas, Cline
Harvey Hawks
Orba
A. A. Rathburn
South Bend May Move Up To Second Class Status
South Bend may advance to second class with Indiana legislature action next month. A bill introduced by Representative M C Thornton of New Albany signals a forced issue. If passed, South Bend would join Fort Wayne and Evansville as the only second class cities in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Indiana
M. C. Thornton
New Albany
Fort Wayne
Evansville
Eight Postoffices Affected by Civil Service Rule Change
Eight of eleven county postoffices fall under civil service with the recent presidential ruling, affecting Middlebury Millsburg Bristol Vistula Foraker New Paris Benton Wakarusa. Goshen Elkhart and Nappanee remain second class and are not affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Rules
Middlebury
Millersburg
Bristol
Vistula
Foraker
New Paris
Benton
Wakarusa
Goshen
Elkhart
Nappanee
Pure Food Oysters and Rural Route Appointments
The state and local boards of health approve sealship oysters as the only sanitary method for handling them. W W Poyser serves as agent. Clarence Swihart is appointed substitute carrier on rural route No 21 with George Howell as the regular carrier. Governor-elect Thomas R Marshall may occupy the Indianapolis home once used by the late Gov Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Health
W. W. Poyser
Claarence Swihart
Mall Carier
George Howell
Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis
Gov. Gray
Residents and visitors flock through Goshen area today
Andrew Bowser went to Booth Bend this morning while Victor Wallace of Leesburg was in Goshen. Fred Hixon returned from a business trip to Delphi Ranburg and Jack Whetten went to Milford on business. Dre J H and Nathaniel Herring visited the city to greet relatives. Fred Buckiey returned from Bingham where the Midnight Bell company he worked for closed. Mrs Harriet Geddes arrived home from Mudlavia Springs after a month away. Frank Parent and daughter from Abilene Kan are guests of Water Smith and Joseph Smith. George F Riley went to Logansport to bring home his son Frank discharged from Longcliff hospital. Mrs B Gerig and Mrs N E Smucker of Smithville Ohio visited Prof and Mrs Getty then left for home. Mr and Mrs N T Perry return from Huntington where they spent months. Mrs Perry improving after cancer treatment. Bilton Lepird and wife of Goshen visiting his parents in Goshen. Milton Roy and wife of Muskegon, after visiting Clay and Clearpring townships, head to Goshen to visit friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Bowser
Harriet Geddes Arived
Mudlavia Springs
Frank Parent
Abilene
Kan
Water Smith
Joseph Smith
George F. Riley
Logansport
Frank
Longcliff Hospital
B. Gerig
N.‘E. Smucker
Smithville
Getty
Parkside
N. T. Perry
Huntington
Rovert Lepird
Milton Roy
Muskegon
Clay
Clearepring
Goshen
Goshen High football squad dines with coaches at Fetters home
Davis and Baldwin were hosted for a turkey dinner by Mrs. O. H. Fetters near Goshen, with about 40 players attending. The evening featured a four course meal, cards, music, and speeches by the coaches and players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen High
Davis
Baldwin
O. H. Fetters
Elkhart Couple Arrested For Cohabitation After Complaint
James Brown and Clara Kehres, both 19, were arrested in Elk hart on a complaint by Clara’s stepfather Elvin Mosier alleging illegal cohabitation. They paid a $10 fine and costs and were sent to the Elkhart workhouse for ten days. They say they intend to marry. Wilton Kehres, Clara’s father, shot himself on his farm north of Elkhart. his body was found with clothing burned from the pistol discharge igniting his coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown
Clara Kehres
Elkhart
Elvin Mosier
Wilton Kehres
Local Weather and Land Prospects Near Simon Colorado Springs
C M Immel reports 24 hours of rain yielding 3.5 inches, followed by recent snow of 12 inches. Temperature sits at 60 degrees and snow nearly gone. Prospects for spring crops are excellent as land is plowed. A company bought 300 acres to found a town between Limon and Colorado Springs on the Rock Island line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. W. Hess
C. M. Immel
Simon, Col
Mercury
Limon
Colorado Springs
Rock Island
Mennonites Sunday School Meeting at Goshen College
The Mennonites will hold a Sunday School meeting at Goshen College on Saturday December 5 starting at 10 a m. The program has three sessions and the evening feature is an oration Open Doors to Young Christians by W W Desch plus an illustrated lecture by J A Ressler returning missionary from India. To accommodate the lecture the Young People's Meetings topic moves to 2 p m. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonites
Goshen College
W. W. Desch
J. A. Ressler
India
Immel and Seibel Wed in Pueblo Colorado
Ralph Immel formerly of this city wed Hazel Seibel in Pueblo Colorado during Monday noon ceremony. Rev Scott Anderson officiated. Immel is son of former Recorder C M Immel now in Limon Colorado and serves as local superintendent of car service for the American Smelting and Refining Co Marital news from the region confirms a local couple joining in marriage with professional ties to the steel industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Ralph Immel
This City
Hazel Seibel
Pueblo
Col
Scott Anderson
C. M. Immel
Limon
American Smelting and Refining Co
Elkhart Boy Rescued From Cistern at Dills Home
Howard Breyfogle, an Elkhart lad of tender years, fell into a cistern at the home of A. J. Dills and was rescued by Mr. Dills. The boy was in water up to his neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Breyfogle
Elkhart
A. J. Dills
Mr. Dills
Operation for fistula performed on Oliver B. Simmons
Oliver B. Simmons of the north of the city underwent a fistula operation yesterday. The operation was performed by Dr Hollingsworth with the aid of Drs Baumann and Dreese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver B. Simmons
Hollingsworth
Feeble Efforts in Piano Contest Attract Local Help
The Democrat reports a Christmas piano giveaway contest in Goshen with local entrants led by Miss Inger Johnson. Neighborhood residents like J. J. King and other subscribers are urged to boost hustling contestants to win the Clarendon piano, while many participants lag in effort and votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inger Johnson
Judorstay J. J. King
Goshen
Democrat
Miss Johnson
Misa Johnson
Wing
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Clyde
SFOCK
Kitt
Weady
Dar Oy
Mortuary Record
Fifth’ Street
Willard Miller
Widen Avenue
Earl Weaver
Middleby
Blanche Snobarger
Syracuse
Ruth Shupurt
Prairies
Raymond Messick
Minnie Hiller
Ninth Street
Donald Beal
East
Pike St
Howard Delcamp
Weet
Monroe Street
Inger Johinson
Helen Kolb
Hubert Knight
Thad Wilden
Marie Cripe Wees
Joseph Butterfield
Celestia Scarlet
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