Dodge will contest hinges on 100000 estate dispute
James S. Dodge Jr. files suit for Edith M. Baldwin of Chicago against Nancy E. Dodge and Ralph and Charles H. Dodge over the will of Henry Qray Dodge of Elkhart who died March 27 1905. She alleges unsound mind undue influence improper execution and seeks to set aside the instrument in a case long expected since probate. The estate is valued at about 100000 with the widow receiving most of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Dodge Jr
Edith M. Baldwin
Chicago
Henry Qray Dodge
Elkhart
Nancy E. Dodge
Ralph
Charles H. Dodge
Dodge
Ralph H. Dodge
Judge Dodge
Henry Clay Dodge
Col. C. G. Conn
Baldwin
Ralph Dodge
Panama
East
Wabash Plain Dealer Notes GOP Challenger to Landis
The Wabash Plain Dealer reports a Republican candidate preparing to challenge Freddie Landis of Peru in the upcoming race. Details on the challenger and campaign are limited in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wabash Plain Dealer
Freddie Landis
Peru
Death at Mishawaka Crossing Claims Two Ducks
J P Duck and his wife died after a Lake Shore mail train collided with their carriage at a dangerous Mishawaka crossing. Duck suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries. Mrs Duck was gravely hurt. Two horses died and the carriage was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Lake Shore
J. P. Duck
Duck
Lagrange County
St. Joseph County
Pleasant surprise gift for Winona Bible class leader
Mrs. W. W. Grier received a fourteen volume set of Geike works including Hours with the Bible New Testament Hours The Holy Land and the Bible Old Testament Characters and Davis Bible Dictionary from her Winona Bible class peers. Mrs. P. Turner gave a fitting presentation speech praising the thoughtful gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
W. W. Grier
Weaver, Swindler Wanted in LaPorte Case
LaPorte officials issue a special bulletin seeking Jas B. Weaver for swindling George Wasser out of 2000 two years prior. The con was patterned after a scheme used in Elkhart county. Goshen officers lack a pursuing crew and state they do not know Weaver's current location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Jas. B. Weaver
George Wasser
Elkhart County
Goshen
Weaver
Will Grew to Wed Lola Stantonne in Chicago
William Grew the actor and Lola Stantonne premiere violinist plan a Chicago wedding in about a month after a year together. They will rehearse in Ligonier tomorrow for an upcoming amateur play and Grew may join the Himmelein Stock company in a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grew
North Company
Lola Stantonne
Chicago
Mr. Grew
Miss Stantonne
Ligonier
Miss
Moon publisher seeks arrest for linotype vandalism
A warrant issued by Martin E. Brown publisher of the Battle Creek Daily Moon and secretary of the Michigan Associated Dailies charges H A Modericker linotype operator with mutilation of Mergenthaler machines in the Moon office. Modericker had worked seven years and quit last Saturday night with another operator. the machines were found nearly ruined Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin E. Brown
Battle Creek
Moon
Michigan Associated Dailies
H. A. Modericker
Modericker
Copenhayer Welch Wed At Home ceremony
Harvey Willard Copenhayer and Hazel Edna Welch married yesterday afternoon at 2 at Rev. G. W. Rench’s home of the Progressive Brethren church. They will reside in Nappanee and left for their home after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Willard Copenhayer
Hazel Edna Welch
G. W. Rench
Progressive Brethren Church
Nappanee
Lagrange Schedules Sunday Mail Service Campaign
Lagrange has no Sunday mail in or out. The Democrat launched a campaign to secure the needed service after learning Lagrange is the only town of its size in the region without Sunday mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
The
Democrat
Knights of Pythias Meeting in Kosciusko County
A county meeting of the Knights of Pythias lodges in Kosciusko county is held this afternoon in Warsaw. A banquet will be served this evening.
Hoosier Club Seconds a Fine Five Cent Cigar
A brief item notes Hoosier Club Seconds offering a five cent cigar, likely a promotional or club notice. No additional details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Club
Former Millersburg man injured at Chicago fat stock show
Clyde Beck formerly of Millersburg met a serious accident at a Chicago fat stock show. He was in charge of horses owned by Attica dealers when a kick broken several ribs and injures him. His exact condition was not learned. Beck’s mother once ran the Beck hotel in Millersburg. He later lived in Walkerton and worked with the Attica horse company. He is son in law of Valentine Silverwest of Millersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Beck
Millersburg
Chicago
Beck
Attica
Mr. Beck
Walkerton
Valentine Silver
Injured man in critical condition after amputation
William Stiver remains critically ill after his hand was mangled in Union township yesterday. His arm was amputated about two inches above the wrist yesterday afternoon, and despite pain relief, his condition required repeated medical attention through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stiver
Union Township
Goshen Man to Be Arraigned for Ticket Theft in Elkhart
Clarence S. Smith of Goshen known as the Big Four baggageman faces arraignment in Elkhart this afternoon after confessing guilt in a ticket theft case. The accused, formerly employed at Hotel Haseau and Matzdorf's restaurant, will seek mercy in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence S. Smith
Goshen
Elkhart
Hotel Haseau
Matzdorf
Defense of Wabash Co Suit Pending in St Joseph Court
Judge Funk heard arguments on Friday in the Martin damage case brought by Hannah Martin executrix of Albert Martin a freight conductor fatally injured by a Wabash freight train near Benton Indiana on October 13 1902. The plaintiff died March 24 1905. The defense contends the damages claim is barred by the statute of limitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk
St. Joseph
Martin
Hannah Martin
Albert Martin
Benton
Ind
Goshen
Illinois
Wabash Railway Co
Elkhart Saloonists Arrested in Sunday Law Violations
Elkhart saloonists Charles Smith George Rogers and Lew Tracy and bartender Edgar Elliott were arrested. Smith paid 60 dollars for Sunday law violation. Rogers contests a partition violation under the Nicholson law. Tracy and Hilcott face charges over minors in the business, with Hilcott set to mount a defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
George Rogers
Lew Tracy
Elkhart
Edgar Elliott
Smith
Rogers
Tracy
Hilcott
Probation Officer Bill Held Up Over Time Approval
A. R. Burns of Elkhart, probation officer, presented his salary bill for 15 days of services. The judge must approve bills before payment. The probation law is criticized as the court knows little about actual hours worked, and Burns’ bill has been held up temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Burns
Elkhart
Burns
Darrow Likely New Chairman In Tenth District
The Tenth district democracy meets at Monon on January 4 1906 to elect a district chairman. Incumbent John B Faulkner will not seek re election. Mayor Lemuel Darrow of LaPorte is favored though he faces disbarment proceedings in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
John B. Faulkner
Lemuel Darrow
LaPorte
Darrow
Two Criminals Arraigned in Larceny Case
Ed Shannon and Fred Hendricks faced arraignment for larceny and petit larceny this afternoon. Both pled not guilty and await trials scheduled for Tuesday January 2 following the Dr. S A Edmands case. Perry L Turner to defend, Shannon identified as the Elkhart prize fighter recently nabbed in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Shannon
Fred Hendricks
Perry L. Turner
Shannon
Toledo
Yardman Pinched by Engine at Kendallville
Lake Shore yardman Duncan was badly pinched while helping to turn an engine at Kendallville. The handle struck him, pinning his left side against the engine fender and injuring his limb without broken bones. He was moved to his Waterloo home for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Duncan
Kendallville
Waterloo
Violinist Lola Stantonne Plans City Entertainment
Miss Lola Stantonne, premier violinist, remains in the city after the North company departure and contemplates an entertainment before she leaves. She is an expert musician with favorable press criticisms for her playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Stantonne
North Company
Supreme Court Affirms $2000 Verdict in Sherburn Killing Case
The Indiana Supreme Court affirms a $2,000 judgment against the Nickel Plate Road for the killing of Mr and Mrs George Sherburn and their child after three trials in Whitley County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickel Plate Road
George Sherburn
Supreme Court
Whitley County
Robert Baker Opens West Side Grocery Store
Robert Baker has opened a new grocery store on the West Side, offering groceries and daily essentials to the neighborhood. The shop marks Baker’s entry into local retail with a focus on convenience and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baker
Winona Interurban Route Sought By Two Towns
Silver Lake and Mentone push to secure the Winona Interurban road joining Warsaw to Peru. Citizens intensify lobbying as directors decide the route at a Winona Lake meeting set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
Mentone
Winona
Unusually Mild December Impresses Old Timers
The area enjoys the most remarkable December in years with day after day of pleasant weather. Residents note no winterlike freezes, and old timers recall 1870 as a recent similar spell. Fuel dealers report lighter sales than last winter at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
California history figure Elias Jackson Baldwin dies legacy kept
Relatives in Elkhart recall Elias Jackson Baldwin known as Lucky Baldwin a longtime California magnate and household name for rapid fortunes over half a century. He is an uncle of William Fawcett of Elkhart.
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Elkhart
Elias Jackson
Baldwin
California
William Fawcett
Births Report Two New Daughters Born
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs B Shock at 306 South Eighth Street. A son was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Adam Fisher of New Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Shock
South Eighth Street
Adam Fisher
New Paris
Jailed Last Night Jumps to Town Curfew
An arrest report states Officer Santschi jailed a tramp last night. He was released this morning and ordered out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santschi
George R. Harper Real Estate Note Abstract
Abstract of title and loan details for properties associated with George R. Harper. Includes transfers, encumbrances, and mortgage annotations. Legal notices summarize secured claims, liens, and dates tied to the transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Harper
City Council Buys Adding Machine for Treasurer Watts
In the final 1905 meeting the common council approved bills and reports, ordered first assessments on sewers, and purchased a Burroughs adding machine for Treasurer Watts at 250 dollars despite opposed by Mr Knox due to city debt. The brief session adjourned after under half an hour.
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Common Council
Lowry
Jenner
Bender
Troyer
Marshal Banta
Watts
Menaugh
Lincoln Avenue
East Goshen
North Sixth and
Ninth Streets
Garden
Middlebury
North Main Street
South Sixth Street
Rock Run
Main Street
Burrough
Knox
Rails Go Down to Close Gap Between South Bend and LaPorte
The Northern Indiana Railway Co pushes to complete a four mile extension west of South Bend and another four miles toward LaPorte with grade, poles, and ties laid as far as Lydick. Contractor Townsend leads crews hoping to finish about a mile beyond Lydick before snow arrives in five to six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Co
South Bend
LaPorte
Lydick
Townsend
Might and Main
Bluffton Installs J B Plessinger Camp No 125
The Cal J B Plessinger Camp No 125 Sons of Veterans is instituted at Bluffton with about 190 charter members. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad wins a temporary injunction to stop the Toledo and Chicago interurban from crossing its tracks at Auburn Junction. The case is set for court on December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal. J. B. Plessinger
Sons of Veterans
Bluffton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Toledo and Chicago Interurban
Auburn Junction
Holiday Trade Improves As Stores In Town Crowded
Holiday trade, long slack this season, showed pronounced improvement yesterday and last evening. Stores about town were crowded with purchasers and the indications are merchants will have a very busy week. Many farmers were in town yesterday buying their holiday supply.
Curve Completed at Cosmo Bridge Over Elkhart River
The Northern Indiana Railway Co finished its curved track at the Cosmo bridge over the Elkhart river and the line is in place for the approach and bridge. Interurban cars resume city service while the large baggage car has not yet completed a first trip around the tight curves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Co
Cosmo Bridge
Elkhart River
Stoddard Deserter Faces Suit in Wanatah Turmoil
Chicago Examiner details Dr. Hubert S. Stoddard of Wanatah who was arrested for desertion and sued for separate maintenance. His wife also filed a $25,000 alienation of affections suit against his father Henry Stoddard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Examiner
Hubert S. Stoddard
Wanatah
Henry Stoddard
Wheat Crop in Excellent Condition in Indiana
Reports from Indiana indicate the wheat crop is in excellent condition with minimal loss expected due to the warm November weather. Wheat flies were able to do limited damage, but overall prospects remain strong for a good harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Operators Change Places in Rail Office Shakeup
J. H. Yost, telegraph operator in the Big Four west tower at North Marion, has been moved to the dispatcher’s office at Wabash. Yost, a New Paris man, was formerly prosecuted for deserting his child wife at Niles, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Yost
North Marion
Wabash
Yost
New Paris
Niles
Mich
Goshen Residents Named in Chicago Bank Stock List
Among published stock holders for Chicago National Bank tied to John R. Walsh, Joan M. Warner and Mrs. Mary Harding appear. They are believed to be the well known former Goshen residents and are noted in the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago National Bank
John R. Walsh
Joan M. Warner
Mary Harding
Goshen
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Marshall & Hushhart Machine Co
New National Mfg. Co
Circuit
Wm. P. Bacon
Ada L. Bacon
Mahala Turner
Harrison A. Turner
George A. Taylor
Minnie M. Taylor
Barbara Benson
Henry R. Benson
Nora M. Chapin
Chas. H. Chap
Union Waxed and Parchment Paper Co
the Elkhart Electric Co
Melvin Alford
Loraine Alford
Albert D. Berk
Nathaniel C. Newell
Anna A. Palin
John A
Harrison Kinsey
Joseph Armey
Jacob Balsey
Edward Collins
Charles Perkins
Collins
Perkins
Joseph I. Norris
Leon Rose
Noah J. Mast
Rose
Mast
Oklahoma
George EB. Compton
Francis A. Bentham
Benham
Phoebe Jane Chapman
Jonathan Chapman
Sylvanus Cripe
Milo Stark
Highland Park Amusement Association
Nora Beaver
William Beaver
John Mason
Melvin A. Demarest
George W. Burhans
J. I. Case Threshing Co
Jerry Butts
Mary Burhans
Harry 8
Chester
Sige Dodge
Nikeloner
Serve
Ethan A. Carpenter
Charles H. Myers
E. W. Walker Co
Lewis-Neville Co
Petit Jury
Zook & Jay
Jacob Fulmer
Catherine Fulmer
Michigan City News
Probate Court
Mary E. Benham
Elk. Co. Loan & Trust Co
Admr
Francis Peoples
William Peoples
Clara Fields
John Otto
Cassius M. Immel
Mary J. Mayse
Lucinda Benn
Charles H. Brown
Etta J. Brown
Isaac Y. Lehman
Abraham S. Lehman
Anna Holderman
Jas. Brubaker
George Gemberling
Sarah Alma Ganger
Edward Davns
Perry Davis
Ella Davis
Elias Martin
Louis Martin
Mary Busley
Robert Martin
Sam Stroup
David Knnsely
Samuel H. Stouder
Solomon Strucker
Savilla D
Levi Eberly
Jno
W. Martin
Anna
Elizabeth Bechtel
Jacob H. Bechtel
Charlies Kelly
Virginia Kelly
Mary M. Bechtel
Henry Bechtel
James K. Beardsley
Susie Ray Beardsley
Bond
Ira T. Gardner
Margaret Swisher
Albert Enders
A. J. Moyer
Abraham J. Moyer
Harrison Township
William J
Thomas A. Davis
Anna Moyer
John W. Moyer
Forger
Michigan
Shore Train
MR. and
Mrs. Duck
City of
Will
Society Notes
Defense OF Wabash CO
St. Joseph Circuit Court
Bill
O.K
Court
Trias
McDowell & Boylan’s
Goshen Stockholders
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