Hoyt Confessed Confidence Man Then Declared Eccentric
Police suspected W. B. Hoyt of deceit after he organized The Midnight Bell troupe in South Bend last November and vanished with box receipts. He was arrested in Logansport on an affidavit charging obtaining money under false pretenses and returned to South Bend for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Hoyt
Midnight Bell Theatrical Company
South Bend
Bluffton
Lima
Logansport
Hoyt
Mr. Hoyt
Goshen
The
Jefferson
Charles H. Hoyt
Polles
Milford mortuary notes and births among local families
Malcolm L. Malcolm of Milford died Wednesday evening at 74 from a stroke induced apoplexy. His wife died two years earlier. A son born last night to Mr and Mrs Samuel Trump at Bikhart with the father a son of Jerry Trump. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs D Parkhouse of Gary, Mrs Parkhouse formerly Miss Marjoris Brown. Banquet for Governor elect Marshall at the Claypool in Indianapolis hosted by state civic and commercial groups for about 50 guests. Found Dead: John D. Ludwig, a Fort Wayne grocer who disappeared in October, was found dead in bed at Jamestown Ohio. Dr H K Lemon attended. Hawke-Gortner ride noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm—Landon Malcolm
Milford
Samuel Trump
Bikhart
Jerry Trump
D. 3. Parkhouse
Gary
Parkhouse
Marjoris Brown
Martin Brown
LaPorte
Marshall
Thomas R. Marshall
Claypool
Indianapolis
State
Commercial Organizations of
John D. Ludwig
Fort Wayne
Jamestown
Rehearing Denied in LaPorte Mayor Case
Indiana appellate court denied the prosecuting committee petition for rehearing of charges against LaPorte Mayor Darrow and J. W. Talbot of South Bend. The decision came today in LaPorte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Indiana Appellate Court
Prosecuting Committee
Darrow
J. W. Talbot
South Bend
Remains in jail as authorities await Stuart's arrival
Douglas Stuart, found guilty of criminally assaulting the ten year old daughter of James Long of Goshen, awaits arrival of prison authorities in Lagrange. The 2 to 14 year Michigan City sentence is under review by Judge Jas S Dodge. Prosecution seeks to deny parole and may appeal if parole is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Stuart
Lagrange
James Long
Goshen
Lagrange County
Michigan City
Jas. S. Dodge
Stuart
Dodge
Sanpreme Court
Chicago Woman Ends Life in Hotel Gas Suicide
Mrs. Margaret Lee of South Bend aged 40 was found dead in a Chicago Mansard hotel room from gas inhalation. She registered as from South Bend, stayed in her room all day, left for supper, then returned and apparently planned the act, leaving the room sealed and air blocked. The body was moved to the morgue pending identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lee
South Bend
Mansard
Chicago
Two Wills Filed. Estates Disposed to Heirs
Estates of Viola R. Jay and Rowena Cooper settled for heirs. Jay's will dated October 29, 1900s and witnessed by Aaron S. Zook and Mary B. Davis leaves entire estate to husband Oscar Jay who serves as executor. Cooper's December 1899 will, witnessed by E Varns and Clara Varns, leaves a 300 dollar legacy to be held in trust for Fanny J. Cooper with charity and evangelistic funds, remainder to daughters Fanny J Cooper, MMe C. Dunham and Belle C. Walker. Fanny J. Cooper named executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola R. Jay
Rowena Cooper
Oscar Jay
Aaron S. Zook
Mary B. Davis
Jay
Bowens Cooper
Middlebury
E. Varns
Clara Varns
Belle C. Walker
Fanny J. Cooper
Local Happenings and Upcoming Goshen Meeting
D. J. Miller of East Goshen is well enough to go out after a severe cold. Floyd Culp shows improvement from a month of typhoid fever. The Goshen Medical Society meets tonight at Dr. Eby’s office with important business planned. The marriage of Robert Carlson and Oma Stiver is announced for the holiday season. Wing of the Rolley killes and Barney. gE ay hk war at the Hawks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Miller
East Goshen
Floyd Culp
Goshen Medical Society
Dr. Eby
Robert Carlson
Dikhart
Oma Stiver
Lisgonier
E Rolley
Killes
Barney
Hawks
Fireman Earl Garl Dies After 18-Foot Fall at Station
Par I Garl, 30, former electrician and four-year Elkhart fireman, killed after sliding down a fire station pole during an answering call. He fell 18 feet before the team of fire horses, died an hour later at Valley morgue after his body was moved to the family home. He leaves a wife, two daughters, parents, five sisters, two brothers Roya Garl an electrical engineer. The wife. Mrs Garl, learned of the tragedy while at Twin Branch and walked five miles to reach Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl I. Garl
Elkhart
Garl
David M. Garl
Isaac Garl
Roya Garl
Twin Branch
Garfield Avenue
Athletic Association Holds Meeting and Finances
The H. S and S Athletic Association met on Thursday. Treasurer Jorgenson reported receipts of 496 89 from games and dues. Cash on hand about 170 will fund sweaters for football players. Lloyd Holdeman elected vice president. John Banta and Ethel Sherwin filled vacancies. John Herr named basketball manager. Frank Abbott Jr. to manage the dus eball team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Athletic Association
Jorgenson
Wakarusa
Elkhart
LaPorte
Wabash
Tuntington
US Elkhart
Michigan City
Warsaw
South Bend
Lloyd Holdeman
John Banta
Ethel Sherwin
Holdeman
John Herr
Frank Abbott Jr
Married Last Evening at First Baptist Church Goshen
Ed E. Tiedemann and Clara Bimmonse married at 6 pm by Rev Eugene Neubauer at the First Baptist church parsonage. They will reside in Mrs Tiedemann's home three miles northeast of Goshen this winter and move to Goshen in spring. A rice shower followed at departure. Elkhart firm wins county infirmary lighting plant bid. Davia Acetylene Co of Elkhart bid $691, awarded under a $725 appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed EE. Tiedemann
Clara Bimmonse
Eugene Neubauer
First Baptist Church
Tiedemann
Goshen
Lincoln Avenue
Yeager & Marshall
Elkhart
Davia Acetylene Co
County Infirmary
Marriage Licenses for G B Tiedemann and Clara A Simmong
G B Tiedemann of Goshen aged 57 and Clara A Simmong of Jefferson township aged 45 obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Tiedemann
Goshen
Clara
A. Simmong
Jefferson Tp
Grand Jury Called as Elkhart Court Opens December Term
The Elkhart circuit court begins its December term Monday with a grand jury meeting for the first time in over a year. Of 673 civil cases, 504 are against the wrecked American Mutual Life Insurance, leaving 69 regular cases. 500 more claim filings against American Mutual are anticipated. Local gambling, saloon compliance, pool rooms, and billiard halls are in question as the grand jury may hear related evidence. Commissioners discuss bonds for treasurer William P. Krau and potential county attorney selection amid political maneuvering in Goshen and Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
American Mutual Life Insurance Company
American Mutual Company
Goshen
Paul Reafsnyder
Goshen Sash and Door Company
Push
Berlin
William P. Krau
Elkhart County
Krau
J. B. Gaitt
Shall
Carlton
Reod
James
State
Iran
Church
William J. Davis
Mr. State
The
Forks
Ira H. Church
Bacon Creditors Name Trustee
The first meeting of creditors in the Wm. P. Bacon bankruptcy case was held in Referee Lamber’s South Bend office. E. B. Zigler of Elkhart was named trustee with a $26,000 bond. Bacon, a furniture dealer, operated in Elkhart Mishawaka Goshen and other places. The bankruptcy was involuntary. Ladies free tickets for the Latimore and Leigh company opening bill at the Jefferson Monday night may be obtained at the box office tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Wm. P
Latimore & Leigh Company
Jefferson
East Lynne at Jefferson Matinee Tomorrow
Van Dyke Eaton company presents East Lynne at the Jefferson tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon. Admission is 20 cents to all seats. Enclosed text mentions stationery and a local cafe area nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lynne
van Dyke-Eaton Company
Jefferson
New Paris Gires Dominate Christmas Contest Leaders
Miss Helen Kolb retains the lead as The Democrat's Christmas contest votes surge. Florence Inbody, Pearl Dausman, Celestia Scarlett gain positions with Scarlett credited for a 10,000 vote boost from Milford subscriber C. A. Sparklin. Weaver falls slightly despite a windfall, while Raymond Messick and Marion Stump rise as Bristol and Nappanee contestants climb the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kolb Goshen
Wee
Florence IN
Inger Johnson Goshen
Henry Goldsmith Goshen
Bernice Gardner
Goshen
Raymond Messick Goshen
Ogee
Minnie Hiller
Jos. Butterfield
Minnie Plank Goshen
R.A
Marion Stump
Helen Kolb
Queen Marie" Cripe
Miss Kolb
Miss Cripe
Florence Inbody
Miss Pearl Dausman
Miss Scarlett
Celestia Scarlett
Miss Dausman
C. A. Sparklin
Milford
Daily Democrat
Miss Inbody
Clothes That Make the Man Promotes Hart Schaffner Marx Gear
The Goshen Democrat advertises Hy Hart Schaffner Marx suits with an international reputation for style fit and wear. Louie Simon & Co. offers a $40 outfit including hat shoes shirt underwear and neckwear as a Christmas prize to a reader or subscriber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart, Shaffer & Marx
Ss & M
Louie Simon & Co
Goshen Democrat
Democrat
Fracture report raises questions on cause of death
Fragmentary notes describe a fracture and a wound on the surface with names such as May Reveal Viole Hill and J F MacDougall. The text notes uncertainty over whether death resulted from this injury and mentions residents and neighbors in a unclear domestic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. MacDougall
Cochran
Jozephine
Sisto
Boy Kenneth Suffered Broken Leg While Playing
A boy named Kenneth, age unknown, fractured his leg yesterday afternoon while playing with other children and a trampoline near 409 Wilkinson. He was taken to a nearby facility for treatment and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
She
B.stigner
Wilkiibeon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mortuary Record
H. K. Lemon
Geon
Earl
Garl Falls
H. S&s. Athletic Association
Clyde
Sweener
Paris
Nappanee
Bristol Boys
Benjamin Lake Bristol
R. A
Thad Wilden
Leo Weyburn Goshen
Weaver
Earl Weaver
Stalgart, Ark
Elmer
Kauffman
Scarlett
Hubert Kalgit
Inger Johnson
Henry Goldsmith
Messick
Raymond Messick
Raymond
Joseph Butterfiel
Conte
Minnie Plank Hag
Sterae
Sti
C Miller
Stump
R. C Lake
Bristol
John ‘Lott
Leo Weyburn
Lst
Ee Ferich
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