Grand Jury Indictment Shows Elkhart Case Tied to Local Theft rings
The Elkhart grand jury reported one indictment against Clyde Lossee, tied to Paul Reafsnyder in a local burglary ring. Lossee, jailed without bond, was once a chauffeur for Charles Monger and known for an ice tong theft. The report noted good conditions at county jail and city workhouse, plus repairs urged for the infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Lossee
Elkhart
Paul Reafsnyder
Brig Bros
Lossee
Charles Monger
Lessee
Elkhart County
Elkhart City
Howard R. Elliott
Grand Jury
Berkey named commissioner to sell property at private sale
George C. Berkey was appointed commissioner to sell property at private sale under bond of 4000 dollars. In the matter of Charles E. Nedig v Jacob C and Frank S Culp costs paid and dismissed. Guardian petition for ward support of Harold L and Orman F Stone granted at 12 50 per month. Attorney Stewart McKibben to meet with Smith liquor case attorneys in Elkhart tomorrow to set hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Berkey
Charles E. Nedig
Jacob C
Frank S. Culp
Guardian
Harold L
Orman F. Stone
Roscoe Stone
Stewart McKibben
Smith
Elkhart
County Assessors Meet in Indianapolis Informally
Indiana county assessors gathered in Indianapolis yesterday by invitation of State President A. A. Womack of Marion County. The informal session aimed to discuss office business ahead of January's state board of tax commissioners meeting. No specific program or legislation was set, though assessors may propose needed laws. Key issues on assessment values and related topics will be debated at the upcoming annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
A. A. Womack
Marion County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Womack
Reopen Fight Over Elkhart Saloon Remonstrance
County commissioners begin January session and will revisit the Third ward liquor remonstrance battle in Elkhart. Frank Wickwire seeks a license in a ward deemed dry under the blanket remonstrance ruling. State of Bikbart formerly led Wickwire’s case. he will be replaced by Eli as county attorney, while Fisher succeeds Berlin as commissioner, making outcomes uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Elkhart
Frank Wickwire
Gattshall
James H. State of Bik
Woman Killed in Chicago Street Car Collision
Mrs. Amanda Young aged 45 formerly of Elkhart was struck and killed by a West Madison street car in Chicago yesterday. She stood on the track, became confused, and did not move. Her remains were sent to Elkhart for burial. she was well known and lived with her son Carroll Young in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Young
Elkhart
Chicago
Jefferson matinee to show A Circus Girl
The special ladies and children's matinee at the Jefferson begins tomorrow at 2 30 with the play A Circus Girl suited for boys and girls. Admission is 10 cents for all, doors open at 2. Take the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Jefferson
Sick List Shows Local Illnesses Improve
Lloyd Culp who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever for the past month continues to improve. Mrs. John L. Warden, matron of the County Asylum, who has been very ill is improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Culp
John L. Warden
County Asylum
Ask Barnhart to Act on Elkhart Federal Court Bill
Elkhart officials urge Congressman Barnhart to substitute Elkhart for Hammond or South Bend in the pending federal court bill. The move aims to realign jurisdiction and accelerate passage through Congress. Local leaders argue Elkhart’s needs differ from the others and should be represented in the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Elkhart
Hammond
South Bend
Tuberculosis test finds Cows Free at Hilbish Farm
Dr Winegardner tested cows at James Hilbish dutry and found no TB. Children and parents will meet Santa at Interurban station tomorrow at 3 30 p m. He arrives from the south, spends an hour, and asks what children wish for Christmas this year. An electric brougham marked down daily at Hawks Hardware Co show window. James A Riley & Son offers a favorite base burner or range for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winegardner
James Hilbish Dutry
Santa Claus
Hawks Hardware Co
James A. Riley & Son
Gattshall to Urge Fees From Ex Officers After Retirement
After retiring as county attorney on January 1, 1909, J B Gattshall will present data to the board of county commissioners claiming ex officials owe about 7000 in fees and charges withheld illegally and will demand settlement. If refused he will file a cost bond and pursue a private action. His report may unveil sensational disclosures tied to prior fee recoveries and political influence. Hit by train.
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Gattshall
J. B. Gattshall
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
James H. State of
Elkhart Woman Fatally Hurt by Lake Shore Train
Mrs. Ella Bickel of Elkhart, a Gossara Corset factory worker, was struck by a westbound Lake Shore mail train near the Elkhart yards at 5 50 P M. A projection on the locomotive caught her left arm causing a compound fracture above the elbow and two below. Shock was severe. Factory coworkers O H Crawford and S Perry aided her before she was taken to Clark hospital.
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Ella Bickel
Elkhart
Lake Shore
O. H. Crawford
S. Perry
Clark Hospital
Interurban Car Kills Two Farmers at Eastport Crossing
George Rainforth and Louis Deitz, prominent LaPorte county farmers, were killed when an interurban car of the Murdock system struck their wagon at the Eastport crossing in Michigan City. The horse startled by a barking dog caused the wagon to pivot and throw the men onto the tracks where they were crushed. Both men were likely unconscious as the wheels passed over them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rainforth
Louis Deitz
LaPorte County
Murdock
Eastport
Michigan City
Shaffer Seeks Co-complainant Status in Reid vs Star Pub Co
John C. Shaffer, purchaser of D Y Reid holdings of Star Pub Co, files in federal court to join as co complainant and seek discharge of the receiver with property returned to the company. The court will hear arguments on December 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.y. Reid
Star Pub. Co
John C. Shaffer
Daniel G. Reid
Dee
Indiana Corn Growers Dominate World Championship
Indiana leads the world as a grower of fine corns at the National corn exposition in Omuhba. George Strombrook of Franken Ind won first prize for the largest and best cut of corn while Harry Tilson of Franklin took second. All corn growing states entered the world championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Omuhba
George Strombrook
Franken
Ind
Harry Tilson
Franklin
Wnion
Sawyer to Aid Elkhart Agent and Goshen Transfer
H A Sawyer former agent for the Slaser Sewing Machine Co will go to Elkhart to assist the local agent. E Geedy who has been the assistant there will move to Goshen to take the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
H. A. Sawyer
Slaser Sewing Machine Co
Goshen
E. Geedy
Aged Lady Stricken in Middlebury
Mrs. Hoover of Middlebury, widow of the late Elder John Hoover, was stricken suddenly this afternoon and is reported in critical condition. She is about 50 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Middlebury
John Hoover
Brooks Wood and Coal for Christmas Orders
L. J. Brooks at 111 East Lincoln Avenue offers mill wood country wood hard and soft coal with phone 277. Parfitt the Photographer guarantees Christmas photographs from studio negatives before Tuesday December 22. The W C T U meeting convenes Saturday at 2:30 PM at the public library. everybody welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Brooks
East
Lincoln Avenue
Parfitt
Ekiverybody
Christmas Eve Prize Contest Heads Toward Finish
The Goshen Democrat article updates a holiday voting contest with six days left to determine prize winners. Miss Florence Inbody leads as supporters send in subscriptions and votes, including a donor in Ligonier who contributes $3 for one-year renewal and votes for Miss Inbody.
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The
Democrat
Miss Florence Inbody
Miss Inbody
Ligonier
Goshen Democrat
Goshen
Ind
P. O
Subody
New Paris
Miss Pearl Dausman Surges Ahead In Balloting Push
In a lengthy balloting drive readers are urged to support orphans and other worthy entrants. Yesterday 26,700 votes were cast with Pearl Dausman leading a strong field as she neared 40,000 votes. Three special prizes await top Saturday performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Dausman
Marie Cripe
Florence Inbody
Celestia Scarlett
Minnie Hiller
Minnie Plank
Talbot Case Set in Elkhart Superior Court
In Elkhart this morning Judge Vanfleet set the disbarment case of Joseph EB. Talbot the South Bend lawyer. The matter was venued from St. Joseph county and a February term hearing date was fixed. Prosecution members opposed the setting arguing the judge should not act as a witness and seeking time for Michigan Supreme Court input on testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanfleet
Elkhart Superior Court
Joseph EB. Talbot
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Michigan Supreme Court
John Allison
Lake Shore
Myers Case Ends in Favor of Defendant in Jackson Farm Row
Judge Vanfleet rules for the defendant in Mrs. Mandilla Myers v John Myers over ownership of a Jackson township farm. Elkhart superior court decision follows days of litigation with expectant public interest. A new trial motion is anticipated amid costly proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanfleet
Myers
Mandilla Myers
John Myers
Jackson Township
Elkhart
Augusta Hiller Wickman Dies in Chicago Heights
Word arrives from Chicago Heights Illinois that Augusta Hiller Wickman 38 died today of appendicitis. The body will be brought here Sunday at 1 48 p m. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church Rev C F Betz to officiate with interment in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Christmas Umbrellas advertised at Plant’s Stars with a sample line for men and women priced from 5 to 60 cents up to 26 percent off regular price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Heights
Ill
Henry Wickman
John Hiller
Augusta Hiller
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. F. Betz
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Plant
Personal travel notes of local residents heading to nearby towns
T Davis traveled to Marion this morning. C L Landgreaver went to South Bend on business. Mr and Mrs L B Slaughter also left for South Bend. Abram Shelley journeyed to Constantine Michigan to buy horses. Hale Hollingsworth visited grandparents in Lewisville Indiana. Lila Abbott arrived from North Manchester to visit Bert Ober’s family. Rose and Grace Mises Gardner went to Mishawaka to visit Frank Stockberger’s family. Essie Urmston of Tipton visits uncle W R Coverston’s family for the holidays. T M Hatch and child en arrived from Detroit to spend the holidays with W W Hatch and O Wood families. Aaron, Frank Try, and Melvin McCulough from Humboldt Canada are here for a few weeks citing strong business in King Edward’s domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Davis
Marion
C. L. Landgreaver
South Bend
L. B. Slaughter
Abram Shelley
Constantine
Mich
Hale Hollingsworth
Lewisville
Ind
Lila Abbott
North Mazichester
Bert Ober
Mises Rose
Grace Gardner
Mishawaka
Frank Stockbarger
Essie Urmston
Tipton
W. R. Coverston
T. M. Hatch
Detroit
W. W. Hatch
O. Wood
Aaron
Frank Try
Melvin McCulough
Humboldt
Can
King Edward’s Domain
Charles McKenna Forger Arrested in Warsaw Hearing
Charles McKenna, a 31 year old forger who claims Syracuse, New York as his home, was arrested in Warsaw yesterday and is to face a hearing before Justice Whistler this afternoon. He refuses to plead guilty and has hired an attorney. Herman Dalka is the principal prosecuting witness. St Joseph, Michigan men checked McKenna here hoping he is the local wanted felon, but said he is not the man.
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Ed Dalka
Francis E. Berlin
Wm. H
Indianapolis
Markley Place
Charles McKenna
Warsaw
Whisler
McKenna
Syracuse
N. Y
Yale
Herman Dalka
St. Joseph
Mich
Goshen City Schools Close for Holiday Vacation
Goshen City schools closed this afternoon for holiday vacation with a full two week break. Reopening is set for Monday January fourth. Closing exercises were held today. Some country schools begin vacation next week and most close next Thursday evening until January fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Schmeling divorce case shocks South Bend
Gustave Schmeling files an affidavit accusing his wife Fannie Schmeling of conspiring to defraud him by substituting an heir born to another source and now pending divorce proceedings are underway in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Gustave Schmeling
Fannie Schmeling
Foot injury at Go shen Churn & Ladder Co plant
Foreman Frank B. Cripe suffered a heavy machinery accident at the Go shen Churn and Ladder Company plant this morning. A large piece of equipment fell on his foot, bruising it badly and forcing him to stop work for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Cripe
Goshen Churn & Ladder Co
Aged Lady At Death's Door In Middlebury
Aged Lady Very Ill Mrs Carroll of Middlebury widow of Joseph Carroll once well known in the area lies at the point of death. Her son EB J Carroll arrived yesterday from Logansport to be with her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Carroll
Middlebury
Joseph Carroll
EB. J. Carroll
Logansport
Chicago Traveler Bets $1000 at Stag Buffet
A Chicago traveling man reportedly offered a $1000 bill in a niking settlement for a small purchase at the Stag buffet, drawing attention from local sports fans and merchants. The incident highlights unusual cash use and sparked chatter about local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Goshen inventors win patents and bakery moves
A J Madlem of Goshen receives a patent for a tobacco pipe and W F P Schadt of Goshen patents a combined door check and security. Peter Trainor resigns as head baker at Warstler and Garman, purchasing a half interest with Frank Stametz in the Home Bakery. The hardware and gift lines include Favorite Base Burner, Peninsular Steel Range, Gillette Shaving Set, and Rochester Copper Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Madlem
Goshen
W.fp. Schadt
Peter Trainor
Warstler & Garman
Frank Stametz
Home Bakery
Peninsular
James A. Riley & Son
G A R Encampment Set for Salt Lake City Dates
The next annual G A R encampment will be held in Salt Lake City from August 9 to 11. Also offered for sale a carpet loom and sewed carpet rags. inquiries directed to the home of Mrs Walters in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Walters
Goshen
Death of Goshen pioneer Lewis Yeakel
Lewis Yeakel a long standing Goshen resident and plasterer died of heart trouble just after 9 am. He arose as usual and collapsed later. Born January 28 1835 in Northampton County Pennsylvania he would have turned 74. Survived by his wife a son Lemuel P Yeakel of Wauchoota Kansas and two daughters Mrs Samuel Millee of Detroit and Miss Matilda Yeakel. A brother and two sisters live in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Yeakel
Goshen
Mr. Yeakel
Yeakel
Bethlehem
Methodist Church
Wilk
Middlebury Man Hurt In Angola Accident
William BE Gartner of Middlebury section foreman on the St Joseph Wes ley line was injured this afternoon in Angola, suffering a broken leg. He will be taken to a hospital in Middlebury tonight. Gartner is brother of T M Gartner employed at the water station. Wakarusa Tribune reporters visited Goshen to see Jesse Kronk who has been very ill. Winnie Rood and a Goshen gentleman visited Miss Emma Lienhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
William BE
Gartner
Angola
T. M. Gortner
Wakarusa Tribune
Edw
Lienhart
M. B. Culp
Goshen Suny
Jesse Kronk
Winnie Rood
Goshen
Emma Lienhart
Sharp Named Fort Wayne Postmaster Choice by County Committee
Lew P. Sharp former county chairman at Fort Wayne was unanimously chosen by the county committee for postmaster. Senator Beveridge’s representative says he has already decided to reappoint present incumbent Hanna. The committee adopted a resolution exonerating Sharp from charges of activity or petition of votes for himself.
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Mabel Young
Valentine Berkey
Jonas Rensberger
American Mutual Life Ins. Co
Elkhart County Trust Co
Charles P. Singer
Jovinn
Samuel Martin
Clara Shank
Win
H. Neterer
Gate of Land
R. Stutsman
I. H. Church
Peter Kangores
Thomas Soran
Tor
Luther Troxel
Bernice R. Troxel
A. R. Kesler
J.’ B.davideau
Miss Dausman
Farmer
Florence IN
Marion Stump Nappanee
Thad Wilden Goshen
Leo Weyburn Goshen
Ruth Shupart ElkHaRt
Zachariah E. Harper
Mr. Harper
Miss Pearl Dausman
Talbot
Charles M’kenna
Oneida
Rigling
Ster Rff
Lewis Weakel
David Plaut
Avilla
Arthur Strauss
Hawks Hardware
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