Saloon remonstrance ruling shifts focus to merits in Elkhart
Special Judge McKibben in Elkhart ruled in favor of the saloon challengers in the Third ward remonstrance case against Charles H. Smith. The decision sends the dispute back to the superior court for merit testing and future term timing remains undecided. Superior Court term tallies show 34 cases disposed, 37 new on the docket, with 128 civil cases carried to February. The Talbot disbarment suit looms as next term’s major case. Marriage licenses issued include John M. Troup and Agatha Stabler. Elias E. Martin and Amanda Ramer. Charles A. Bowser and Ethe Botts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKibben
Elkhart
Charles H. Smith
Third Ward
Talbot
John M. Troup
Payne
Agatha Anna Stabler
Millersburg
Elias E. Martin
Goshen
Amanda Ramer
Wakarusa
Charles A. Bowser
Ethe} Botts
Berryman and Pontius Funeral Notices
Mortuary notices report Mrs James BERRYMAN 73 died at 3 am at 313 South Fifth Street born in New York City survived by husband and three daughters Ida Ada Mabel with funeral plans not set Daniel Pontius 78 pioneer resident of Elkhart County died at his Baugor Township home four miles west of Elk Hart at 4 am old age born May 12 1830 widow died in 1901 five children survive died on old home farm.
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Berryman
James Berryman
South Fifth Street
New York City
Ida
Ada
Mabel Berryman
Pontius
Daniel Pontius
Elkhart County
Baugor Township
Elkhart
Old Home Farm
Brother of forger McKenna faces bail aid from Cincinnati
Charles McKenna, held on $500 bond in Elkhart on a forgery charge, remains in jail awaiting bail. He says a Cincinnati brother will help, while E A Dausman defends him. McKenna is educated and claims he was about to attend college before running away. Authorities question his mental responsibility. he named relatives in Philadelphia and Syracuse with letters sent to addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McKenna
Elkhart Superior Court
Cincinnati
E. A. Daus- Man
McKenna
Philadelphia
Syracuse
N. Y
Death of Henry Stantares Found in Churu Room
The body of Henry Stantares, noted citizen and civil war veteran, was found by his brother Frank Stamates in his small room in Churu. He had been dead since Thanksgiving, dying suddenly while packing belongings to visit his brother and daughter in Robinson, Illinois.
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Henry Stantares
Httle
Churubusco
Frank Stamates
Robinson, 111
Fighting for His Office in North Webster Postmaster Fight
Jeff Garber, postmaster of North Webster, faces charges after he carried a flask of whiskey and posed with friends on election day, as he makes a hard fight to keep his office.
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Jeff Garber
North Webster
Burglars Enter Editor El Morales Crockett Home
Burglars broke into the residence of editor El Mor Crockett of the South Bend Tribune. His daughter Miss Ethel Crockett discovered the intruders inside the home.
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El’mor Crockett
The
South Bend Tribune
Ethel Crockett
Goshen Property Sold to Annie Leibole for $1600
Lovina Hildebride sold a Goshen residence to Annie M Leibole for $1600 as auditors complete the courthouse decorations. The Christmas danglers and other decorations are praised as progress continues.
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Goshen
Lovina Hildebridle
Annie M. Leibole
Barnhart Placed on Elections Committee in Thirteenth District
Congressman Henry A. Barnhart of the Thirteenth district is named a member of Elections Committee No. 3. Champ Clark announced the assignment and promised more in the next congress beginning at the social session in March.
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Elections Committee
Champ Clark
Ditch case to stay ruling in Kline dispute
Special Judge Henry A. Steis of South Bend overruled a motion to dismiss the Kline ditch case in chambers at the St. Joseph County courthouse. He held the parties remain in court after a reversed decision, so the case proceeds to trial as years of litigation continue and costs mount for petitioners and remonstrators.
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Steis
Kline
Henry A. Steis
South, Bend
St. Joseph County Court House
Dodge
Supreme Court
Medical Society Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
The city medical society gathered at Dr. H. W. Eby’s office and elected President Dr. I. J. Becknell Vice President Dr. A. C. Yoder Secretary Dr. D. L. Miller Treasurer Dr. J. A. Snapp and Director H. B. Ash. The group plans to attend The Witchins Hour for their annual outing. A funeral for Mrs. Henry Wickman will be held Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2 PM, with survivors including her husband three children parents a brother and four sisters.
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The
City Medical Society
H. W. Eby
I. J. Becknell
A. C. Yoder
D. L. Miller
J. A. Snapp
H. B. Ash
Henry Wickman
Trinity Lutheran Church
Simail
Wm. Ponko
Chr. Rupoldt
Wm. Hill
Canada
James Fairley
Henry Brill
Chicago
Delph murder case headed to LaPorte jury
James W. Delph charged with murdering his mother in law Saraly Meacham of Kokomo is expected to go before the LaPorte circuit court jury this afternoon with a verdict anticipated before night.
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James W. Delph
Inlaw
Saraly Meacham
Kokomo
LaPorte
Local Horse Theft Wave Grows Across County
Farmers gather at the sheriff's office to review reward notices as a wave of horse thefts continues in the area. They hope to recover some stolen property and assist investigators.
Leesburg Man In Serious Condition After Fall
E. D. Carpenter of Leesburg remains in serious condition after a fall at South Bend that fractured his hip. He is now at the home of his daughter Mrs. Finn Goeshorn in Elkhart.
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E. D. Carpenter
Leesburg
South Bend
Finn Goeshorn
Elkhart
D R Yoder Buys Interest in Marble Firm
D R Yoder purchased Simon Flickinger's share in the marble business of MacDougal and Flickinger. Yoder's son Toby Yoder has been employed by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Yoder
Simon Flickinger
MacDougal & Flickinger
Mr. Yoder
Toby Yoder
Bristol native Elmer Banker dies of stomach cancer
Elmer Banker a former Bristol resident died in Southern Missouri on the 7th from stomach cancer. Interment was held in Toledo Ohio.
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Missouri
Elmer Banker
Bristol
Toledo, O
Banker L Silverstein Sent in Special Car to Leavenworth
North Manchester financier L Silverstein was moved in a special car to Leavenworth Prison after allegedly defrauding several wholesale firms in a fraud scheme.
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L. Silverstein
North Manchester
Pt. Leavenworth
Silverstein
Still Active: St Joseph County Hawyers in Superior Court
In St Joseph County the hawyers pursue a separate superior court action. The ongoing conduct prompts anger from Elk and its lawyers as the dispute persists.
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St. Joseph County
Hawyers
Elk
Hare
Mother seeks son Aaron J. Smith listed as in Elkhart
Mrs. R. Howard of Chester South Carolina requests help locating her son Aaron J. Smith who is believed to be in Elkhart.
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R. Howard
Chester
South Carolina
Aaron J. Smith
Elkhart
Football Player Frank Hannum Dies From Game Injuries
Frank Hannum of LaPorte died in Seattle Washington from injuries suffered in a football game. He was 26 years old. The notice mentions local hardware and food vendors in a fragmented fashion, referencing Hawks Hardware Co and Poyser's oysters.
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Frank Hannum
LaPorte
Seattle
Wash
Two Robbers Hold Up Oscar Miller at Parkside
Oscar Miller a clerk at BD H Hawks drug store was robbed of about six dollars at 11 30 last night near Burdick and Main streets in Parkside. Two large men approached from shadows and searched his pockets without drawing a weapon. He notified police this morning and authorities warn of rising hold ups. A separate note mentions illusionist Ernest Latimore escaping a packing case at the Jefferson theater and a Striverclerks nails incident.
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Ozcar Miller
BD. H. Hawks’ Drug Store
A. D. Miller
Parkside
Burdick
Main Streets
Mr. Miller
Main Street
Miller
Burdick Street
East Goshen
Drayman Thomas
Jackson Street
Ernest Latimore
The
Jefferson
Latimore
Striver
Busy Goshen Merchants Benefit From Holiday Trade
A Saturday in Goshen drew many farmers to town as fine weather boosted holiday shopping. Stores required extra clerks and overall trade was satisfactory, with expectations for a strong finish next week if weather stays favorable.
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Goshen
Bride and groom married by Justice Whisler
John William Troup of Payne, D. aged 24, and Agatha Anna Stabler of Millersburg aged 19 were married this morning by Justice Whisler in his parlors. The couple are well known in Clinton township.
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Justice Whisler
John William Troup
Payne, D
Agatha Anna Stabler
Millersburg
Clinton Township
Heavy Holiday Travel Draws Homebound Students and Workers
Railroads offer steep rates but travel remains brisk as students return from schools and workers relocate for the holidays. Goshen readers report crowded stations and bustling activity as Christ mas approaches.
State Rail Commission Probes High Freight Rates
South Bend and Mishawaka manufacturers faced steep couch shipment charges, a fact revealed during a state railroad commission inquiry into freight rates.
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South Bend
Mishawaka
State Railroad Commission
Miles Medical salesman named deputy feed inspector in Nebraska
In Nebraska, F. Tuel a traveling salesman for Miles Medical Company has been named deputy feed inspector. A Bryan supporter, he receives the appointment within the state following party backing.
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Nebraska
F. Tuel
Miles Medical Company
Bryan
Births in town add two newborns this morning
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Shetdin Miller of Wildern avenue. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Fd Vatlainee.
Elkhart Reports Large Improvement Spending in 1908
Elkhart authorities reveal that the city spent five hundred thousand dollars on improvements during 1908. Large-scale works were compiled today outlining totals and scope of the capital program.
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Elkhart
Eye injury from hatpin incident reported
Miss Romayne Stroup suffered an eye injury in an accident yesterday morning caused by a hatpin. The notice also promotes 1847 Rogers Bros A1 silverware as genuine quality and advertises The Economy store and Kandy Kitchen candy as fresh and high quality.
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Romayne Stroup
Rogers’ Bros
Leaders keeping up a warm pace in Christmas prize race
The Democrat's Christmas prize contest nears end with two days left. Goldsmith climbs to fourth as Marie Cripe and Florence Inbody lead the field, with votes piling up for Goshen and New Paris contestants. Figures show tense neck and neck totals, pending final results next Tuesday night.
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Florence Inbody
New Paris
Marie Cripe
Gosher
Pearl Dausman
Henry Goldsmith
Goshen
Hubert Knight
Benjamin Lake
BrIsTol
Jos, Butterfield
Minnie Plank
R. R
Inger Johnson
Elkhart
Helen Kolb
Celestian Scarlett
Earl Weaver
Miss Dausman
Abbam Morehouse
Will of Mrs Hartman Probed for Probate in Circuit Court
The will of Mrs. Mary Hartman who died recently is offered for probate. Executors named are Charles McConaughy and L B Whippy with B F Deahl as witness. Provisions include burial in a casket like her husband, a $125 family monument, shares of household goods to Lena Miller and life use of the Hartman piano for Lena’s life, then to Lulu Gorsuch. The Miller couple receive the Hartman residence and income from two Elkhart township farms, with the farm lands eventually to a long list of Mohler Swartz Deardorff and Miller heirs.
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Circuit Court
Mary Hartman
B. F. Deahl
L. B. Whippy
Charles McConaughy
Great lecture on Imperial India set for Tuesday at Jefferson
The People's Lecture Course invites attendees to Dr. F. R. Roberson's illustrated talk on Imperial India next Tuesday at the Jefferson. Following prior talks on Russia and Panama, the lecture promises high quality visuals and strong educational value with limited single admission tickets available at 40 cents through committee members or the box office.
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Jefferson
F. R. Roberson
Imperial India
Russia
Panama
Railroad Shipper Rules Take Effect After 1909
Post January 1 1909 new regulations require loading and unloading of car load lots on railways. All freight under car load must show full address and identification on every package. Perishable goods shipped in cold weather must include an attendant, with one man carried free but no return passage.
Wife of Editor Dies at Wolf Lake
Mrs. Florence B. Wood, 28, wife of Rev. Mr. Wood editor of the Wolf Lake Trolley, died at Wolf Lake. The body will be buried at Columbia City.
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Florence B. Wood
Talk of A Baseball League Circulates In Goshen Area
Discussion grows about forming a baseball league for next season involving Goshen and seven other nearby towns. No decision has been made yet and details remain unsettled.
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Goshen
Pastor Accepts Call From Elkhart Grace Lutheran
Rev F A Dressel of Spencerville has accepted a call to serve as pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Elkhart. The notice also promotes Christmas sweets from local shops with playful misprints and festive ads.
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F. A. Dressel
Spencerville
Grace Lutheran Church At
Elkhart
Local residents and visitors move through Goshen today
Abe Peck traveled to Chicago this morning. Mrs W W Grier went to Rochester. Elmer Yaste of Warsaw was in Goshen on business. Editor Messimore of the Syracuse Register visited Goshen. Mrs H A Metzger of Elkhart is staying with Mrs A B Weaver. John Gorsuch the Elkhart auctioneer was in town. Ira Sparklin of Elkhart, veteran Lake Shore engineer, visited. Mr and Mrs E Auer of Syracuse visited the Bickels. Mrs Francis Dicks of Elkhart visited her sister Miss Bertha Farrell yesterday. Rev H W Bennett from Warsaw presiding elder of M B Church was here. Rev N B Mathes went to Dayton to preach. Mr and Mrs B M Jackson left for Constantine to visit relatives until after Christmas. Mrs E J Miller and children returned to Elkhart after visiting Al Miller family. Miss Florence Baker home from Burnham preparatory in Northampton Mass. Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers returned to Knox, Ind. Toby Yoder went to South Bend for his brother Perry Yoder's wedding to Miss Verna Dubail. Levi Kauffman of Goshen visited his brother J H Kauffman. Miss Effie Yoder visited Orrig Ferguson near Goshen.
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Abe Peck
Chicago
W. W. Grier
Rochester
Elmer Yaste
Warsaw
Goshen
Messimore
Syracuse Register
H. A. Metzger
Elkhart
A. B. Weaver
John Gorsuch
Ira Sparklin
Lake Shore
E. Auer
Syracuse
William Bickel
Francis Dicls
Bertha Farrell
H. W. Bennett
M. B. Church
N. B. Mathes
Dayton
Reformed Church
B. M
Perry Yoder
Verna Dubail
Topeka
Levi Kauffman
J. H. Kauffman
Effie Yoder
Orrig Ferguson
Invitations Issued For New Year's Reception In Knights Hall
Invitations are issued for a New Year’s Day reception at the Knights of Pythias hall on Friday January 1 1999 at 430 pm followed by dancing at six o’clock. The party is hosted by a long list of local residents including Robert BE Newell Guy W Daus man Irvin Kelly Gordon Latta and others.
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Knights of Pythias Hall
Robert BE. Newell
Guy W. Dausman
Irvin Kelly
Gordon Latta
Chas
C. Witt
Burt Throckmorton
Owen IL. Stauffer
Warren Finney
Pierre C. Starr
Earl Smith
Barnhart Targets Indiana Federal Court Bill
Representative Barnhart said in Washington his energies are directed at defeating the proposed Indiana federal court bill. He received a letter from Stuart McKibben of South Bend protesting excluding South Bend and asking that it be substituted for Hammond as the center of the district.
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Barnhart
Washington
Indiana
Stuart McKibben
South Bend
McKibben
Hammond
Elk Hart firm awards $10,000 plant addition contract
The Sidway Mercantile Co. awards Geo Kistner a $10,000 contract to add to its Elk Hart plant. Local notices invite Christmas turkey orders from Poyser’s. In Jay County a case against Amish church elders over barn insurance and alienation of affections goes to trial January 19.
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Sidway Mercantile Company
Elkhart
Geo. Kistner
George EB. Paille
Berne
Ind
Jay County
Paille
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Mortuary Record
Court House
Auditors
Clark
Henry A. Barnhart
Medical Society
Gillette
Hawks Hardware Co
Oscar Miller
Kandy
Miss Inbody
Goldsmith
Minne
Little Minnie Plank
Iron Inger Johnson
Joseph Butterfield
Minnie Hiller
Miss Hiller
Middlebury
Florence Inhody
Joe
Mrs. Hartman
Krug
Poyser'’s
Smith-Clark Co
Geo
W. Herr
First
St. Mark’s M
M. E
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Sunday School
Wells Memorial Lutheran
Weltz
Memorial Lutheran Church
Church of the Brethren
Trinity Lutheran
First Brethren Church
Christian Church
Servic Raphica
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