Kinzie Case Monday and Other Court News
Hershell Geyer 18 of North Manchester receives suspended sentence to reform school for stealing $15 of clothing from Virgil Kitson. Kinzie new trial motion set for Monday. if denied, Kinzie faces penitentiary next week. W. M. Miller discharged. other circuit and probate actions listed. Real estate transfers and marriage licenses recorded.
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Hershell Geyer
North, Manchester
Reform School
Virgil Kiston
Joseph Kitson
Goshen
Isaac Kitson
North Manchester
W. M. Miller
Traveling Picture
Joseph Gallagher
South Third Street
Judge Dodge
Miller
Kinzie
W. Ed Kinzie
Year’s Shortest Day and St Thomas Festival
The shortest day December 21 is linked to St Thomas in the medieval calendar. The 12th century festival cites the apostle’s supposed evidence of the resurrection and his spread of the gospel to regions including the Medes Persians and India where he was martyred. Marco Polo notes the tomb in Malabar where pilgrims gather earth from the site for miracles and cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
India
Melapoor
Marco Polo
Malamar
St. Thomas
Apostle
Man Shot While Assisting Butchering Near Elkhart
Alvin Rush of near Elkhart was shot in the leg while drawing his 38 calibre revolver on the Manning farm north of Elkhart to help butcher hogs. The ball lodged in the fleshy hip area and Rush was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Rush
Elkhart
Manning
Rush
Man Remains Moved to Brother's Home After Amputation
James Cripe, who had his leg amputated after being run over by a Winona interurban car, was today moved to the home of his brother, Martin Cripe, southeast of New Paris. He is rapidly recovering from the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cripe
Winona Interurban
Martin Cripe
New Paris
Open December term of Superior Court opens with heavy docket
The Superior Court will open Monday at South Bend with Judge Vanfleet. The docket lists five criminal and 100 civil cases, the heaviest in the new court. Oneida community silver among people is considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Bend
Vanfleet
Oneida
Lafe
Bracey Drives Revival of Wawasee Line Project
Smith Bracey, who promoted financed and built the Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago railroad into Huntington, now plans a north south interurban from Huntington. He awaits Huntington reaction before starting, aiming to revive the Indianapolis Huntington and Columbia City company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Bracey
Cincinnati, Bluffton and Chicago Railroad
Huntington
Mr. Bracey
Indianapolis, Huntington
Columbia City
Fraternity Banquet Promises Novel Evening at Hotel Has eau
Greek letter fraternity men plan a Thursday banquet at Hotel Has eau with H H Gorter as toast master and a program of original songs and stories. The event features acts by The Artists and a roster of fraternity speakers and guests. A note lists attendees and reporters are asked to report to several organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseau
H. H. Gorter
Patrolman Edward Defrees Beaten During West End Riot
Edward Defrees, a new patrolman, was attacked as he tried to quell a Hungarian riot in South Bend. Five assailants beat him. four held him while a fifth fired a revolver at his head. The bullet struck the helmet and a slight flesh wound resulted. The attackers fled into the Lake Shore yards, leaving the officer for dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Defrees
West End
South Bend
Lake Shore
Local Health Notes Show Family Illnesses Improve
Jacob Cline remains ill but not much improved. Mrs. Fred Haydn and Mrs. Harvey Banta are ill, with Mrs. Banta at home with the grip. Dr. F. E. M. Ibrig is able to be out after several days. Esther Logan, daughter of Mrs. Nettie Logan of Crescent Street, has been ill but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Cline
Fred Haydn
Harvey Banta
Drs FE. M. Ibrig
Esther Logan
Nettie
Logan
Reformed Church Announces Sunday Services Schedule
The Reformed Church states the usual Sunday services will be held tomorrow with preaching at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Morning sermon titled The Charm and Glory of Christmas Story. Evening topic Christ and Christianity: Misjudged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fvening
Christ
Baptist Church
Eugene Neubauer
Bethlehem
Neubauer
M. E. Church
Fifth
Purl Streets
Esteemed Elkhart Couple Mark 50 Years of Marriage
Tomorrow December 22, James M. Alford and wife of 611 South Seventh street Goshen celebrate their golden wedding at the old Miller farm near Waterford where they wed. The couple, long residents of the county, have weathered health challenges but will welcome visitors at home. They have two children and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Alford
South Seventh Street
Waterford
Alford
Robert
Sarah Cart Alford
Greenbrier County
Virginia
Elkhart County
George W Alford
Warsaw
Joseph F. Alford
Eljohan
Cal
Robert Alford
California
William A. Alford
South Bend
William Jones
Perry
Okla
Eleanor C. Chalfant
C. L. Alford
Logansport
J. M. Alford
William Alford
Salem
Mass
Mary Jane Miller
Samuel B
Rosanna Bowen-Miller
Miller Farm
Mr. Alford
Albert J
William H
Cephas B
Charles C
Goshen
Jas
Cincinnati
Mrs. Alford
Firestone Place
East Purl Street
Uncle Jim
Christian Church
Frank EB. Alford
W. R. McGarvey
Unusual Interurban Car Scene Shocks Passengers
A young man from an unknown place and a Goshen resident woman enacted an unusual scene on an interurban car from Milford to Warsaw. Onlookers reported shock but no interference as eight men witnessed the events from Goshen to Leesburg before authorities placed them under arrest at the conductor's request and then released them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Warsaw
Goshen
Leesburg
Warsaw Union
Hilliard
Appellate Court Affirms Judge Richter Ruling on Rail Crossing
Indiana appellate court sustains Judge Richter of LaPorte circuit court in a major railroad case. The panel rules a historic 1891 statute can be enforced, granting county commissioners power to order flagman or switchman at any rural highway crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richter
Indiana Appellate Court
LaPorte
Fire damages home of C B E Ketring
A small blaze at the Ketring residence last night started from a match touching chenille curtains. A rug and draperies were ruined and woodwork damaged. Mrs. Ketring narrowly escaped injury as she extinguished the flames before the fire department was called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Ketring
First Session Of Finance Board To Open Bids
The new finance board, consisting of the entire council with the mayor presiding, will meet Monday night to receive bids for public deposits under the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Finance
Bristol High School Receives Commission in Ceremony
Bristol High School earned its commission after an inspection by Prof. Lawrence McTurnan deputy state superintendent. A program of exercises was held with performances by pupils. County Superintendent A B Weaver Trustee Harvey W Kantz and ex Trustee J E Barbour attended and spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol High School
Lawrence McTurnan
A. B. Weaver
Harvey W. Kantz
J. E. Barbour
Fire at Christmas Exercise in Frog Pond School
A candle fell on a Christmas tree during Frog Pond district exercises in Jefferson township, starting a brief blaze amid combustibles. Prompt action by residents, especially Eli Ames throwing snow, stopped the fire. locals nickname him the fire chief for his quick response.
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Frog Pond
Jefferson Township
Eli Ames
Eli
Son in Philippine hospital writes home of fever recovery
William A. Pence, son of William H. Pence of Syracuse, serving as a non-commissioned army sergeant in the Philippines, reports improved health from a hospital but still ill with fever. His regiment plans home leave on April 15 and may be stationed at Angel Island, California. He may join a regiment to Alaska and hopes to do so, with a retirement option of about $45 per month for life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Pence
William H. Pence
Syracuse
Philippines
Angel Island
Cal
Alaska
Lake Shore to Build Elk Hart Locomotive Shops
Lake Shore officials announce that if business improves enough, work will begin next spring on new locomotive shops at Elk Hart. The old shops will be refitted with similar appliances and the facilities will serve all lines of the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Hinshaw Concert Company Date Change Notice
Change of date for Hinshaw Concert Company appearance in the Citizens Lecture Course from January 14 1908 to January 8 1908. Patrons are asked to note the alteration.
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Hinshaw Concert Company
Citizens
First Visit in Thirteen Years by John H Reafsnyder
John H Reafsnyder of Minneapolis Kan arrives for his first visit home in 18 years, visiting his brother Frank Reafsnyder on the North Side during a long awaited family reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Reafsnyder
Minneapolis
Kan
Frank Reafsnyder
North Side
Machinery installation underway in Warsaw factory
Eight men are now employed installing machinery in the building at Warsaw that will be occupied by the Hubert A. Myers Mfg. Co. The work proceeds as the plant nears operation.
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Warsaw
Hubert A. ‘Myers
Died at Englewood and other items noted
Dr William Wadsworth is dead at Englewood and spent summers at Lake Wawasee. The article notes a recommendation for Oneida Community Silver as a leading plated silverware line. B C Sturgis announces a Now Dancing Class for beginners starting Wednesday evening Jan 1 and continuing Friday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood
William Wadsworth
Englewood, Lit
Lake Wawasee
Oneida’ Community
B.C
Sturgis
Holdup Men Caught After Street Robbery In Elkhart
Elkhart police captured William Holdsworth and George Bradley after they held up bookkeeper Charles H. Longacher near his home, firing shots and taking a $65 gold watch and cash. Holdsworth pleaded guilty and received 2 to 14 years. Bradley pleaded not guilty and was held on $3,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holdsworth
George Bradley
Elkhart
Charles H. Longacher
C. G. Conn
Holdsworth
Vanfleet
Elkhart Superior Court
Jeffersonville
Bradley
Longacher
Officer Coley
Miss Frisby
Frisby
Coley
Bradliey
Eugene Bradley
Church Services and Christmas Plans Across Goshen Faithful
Local churches list morning and evening services with Christmas programs. First English Lutheran and First M E outline choir changes and Handel Messiah selections, while First Church of Christ, Scientist and Presbyterian announce services, music, and readings. Baptists, Dunkard Brethren, German M E, and Trinity Lutheran share service times and sermon topics for the holiday period.
Thief Targets LaPorte Dental Offices in Noon Break In
A short man in a light overcoat and derby hat with a black satchel entered Dr. Lancie Smith and Wasser Wasser offices using a skeleton key during noon. $250 in gold stolen from Wasser & Wasser. about $50 in gold plate from Dr. Smith. Several local residences reported recent thefts with substantial plunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lancie Smith
Wasser & Wasser
LaPorte
D Armond Speech Correction in Goshen Report
The Elkhart Review misstates that Missouri Congressman D Armond spoke before Elkhart county Democrats in Goshen during the 1906 campaign. In fact he delivered a strong Elkhart address, remaining on a drag throughout his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
D’armond
Missouri
Elkhart County
No Appeal for Gerster on Ellkhart Liquor License
Ten days for John A. Gerster to appeal the county commissioners decision denying a Third ward liquor license in Elkhart expired Friday and no appeal was filed.
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Gerster
John A. Gerster
Third Ward
Elkhart
Candy shop notice at Lincoln Avenue
A local confectionery on Lincoln Avenue announces its candy and nut offerings. The sign references a shop named Haverstock's and advertises chocolate treats at the store location.
Irwin Theatre Holiday Bill Promises Big Week
The Irwin Theatre to present a holiday extravaganza next week headlined by Swain & Powers in a dutch comedy sketch Julius Heins Visit. Burt Turner Phillips and Berger provide juggling and blackface acts while Glenn Wagoner performs songs. Matinee on Christmas at 3.
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Irwin
Burt Turner
Phillips and
Berger
Glenn Wagoner
Swain & Powers
Julius Heins
Residents visit relatives and travelers greet Goshen daily
Local society notes list numerous visitors and homecomings across Goshen and nearby towns. Names include Fay Lichtenwalter in New Paris, John Hartzler of Chicago visiting Parkside, August Fausch en route to North Manchester, and Mabel Hoffman visiting Elkheart, with others from Syracuse, Nappanee, and Fort Wayne returning home for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. Ulery
Middlebury
Fay Lichtenwalter
New Paris
John E. Hartzler
Chicago
Parkside
August Fausch
John
Cressline
William
Ruth Peoples
Elkhart
Samuel Trump
Mabel Guiss
Nappanee
Ina Dausman
Wabb Kreider
Beulah Kreider
Nettie Miller
John Cornell
Idaho
W. A. Cornell
South Fifth Street
Hale Hollingsworth
Louisville
Ind
Amos Clark
J. Artley Clark
Vistula
Tena Muntz
Milford
F. Arnold
Robbert Rippey
Jefferson Township
Mrs. Cook
Fort Wayne
Samuel Burkhard
Mamie
Ruth Yoder
College
Bellefontaine, O
Daniel Cleland
Columbia City
J. H. Jackson
Ezra Beard
J. H. Ashbrook
Syracuse
Jacob Cline
Guy Becknell
Ralph Becknell
Paradue University
I. J. Becknell
Beulah Kauffman
Earlham College
Richmond
Pooley and Irwin to wed next Wednesday
Items from the Democrat files of 1882 report Charles A. Pooley and Miss Libbie Irwin to be married next Wednesday. The snippet notes various local happenings including a mill accident, moves in business, visits, and residents’ activities around Goshen and surrounding areas.
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Democrat
Charles A. Pooley
Libbie Irwin
Dan Hess
Madge
Wickham
Cincinnati
Jacob P. Butterfield
C. W
Bateman
Middlebury
Jonathan Balyeu
Starr
Thomas Starr
Starr. Bros
Adam Vance
Castalia
Adam
Ben- °Ton
Latta & Case
J. W. Richardson
Latta
Case
John. McNaughton
Elkhart
Lee el
Orange
County
The
Mear
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Circuit Court
John D. Bristol
Ora
William H. Gar
William D. Dalton
Guardian
Julia Kessler
Edward FR. Kessler
Lou W. Vail
Samuel B. Stutsman
John H. Doering
William Davenport
Catherine Willbarger
T. Anderson
Admr
Ella B. Richter
C. R. Richter
Noah R. Hoover
D. S. Wenger
Lewis A. Swarm
Baugo
Agnes Richardson
William T. Klough
Emma M. Monschein
Benj Swinehart
Levi J. Swinehart
Concord
Jerry Dillmans
Harvey Blosser
Harrison Township
Charley M. Berkey
Frank A. Walker
Yorkto
John Spurgeon
J. Arthur Grey
Sterling Hudson Company
W. H. Mann Lumber Co
Wawasee
Society News
H. H. Gortner
Beta Theta Pi
Irwin Pooley
Sigma Chi
O. L. Simmons
Phi Delta Theta
Arthur Stonex
D. M. Bechtel
Floyd Deahl
Phi Gamma Delta
Tom Davis
Louis Hawks
Will Charnley
Claude Beane
Kenton Bowser
Arthur Eckleberger
Elkhart Prairie
J. M
Lil
First English Lutheran Church
Luther League
Jennie Ss. Butler
M. E
Orgay
M. C. Dow
Marietta Myers
Christ” -Revy
First Church of Christ
First Church of Christ,Scientist
Dunkard Brethren
H. C. Harry
Dunkard Brethren Church
Clinton and
Fifth Streets
Trinity Lutheran Church
Irwin Theatre
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