Fined Indiana man for peace bonds and licenses
Eugene G Leekley a 62 year old who has been jailed since November 4 on passing bad checks was fined 300 and given bond in jail on a plea of guilty unless his Minneapolis father pays the fine Leekley must remain in jail nearly a year He previously worked for Union News and had been arrested for vagrancy in Milwaukee He was brought back from Chicago by Elkhart police and the father reimbursed merchants The court noted further indictments and upcoming grand jury duty while marriage licenses were issued to Cyrus J Bowman Chicago and Maud Hiss Elkhart later cases involved appeals and various court actions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene G. Leekies
Grand Rapids
Eltkhart
Sovdavg
Minneapolis
Minn
Leckley
Bastih
Union News Company
Judge Dodge
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Elkhart
Leerley
Hawks Block Faces Collapse Amid High Wind and Fire
A fire weakened the Hawks block on Lincoln Avenue as high winds caused the third story to shift. Marshal Banta set ropes along the sidewalk to shield pedestrians while a crowd gathered to watch the swaying structure. The block is seen as imminently dangerous and near wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks
Lincoln Avenue
Marshal Banta
Kolb-Heller
Taking Evidence in Darne l Case
Coroner Dewey and Deputy Eisen beiss are taking evidence in the Dar nell case. It is not believed there will be any prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darne'l
Dewey
Eisenbeiss
Darnell
Economy Market dealer ill with lung congestion
D S Young of the Economy market who was taken seriously ill from congestion of the lungs last Saturday is still confined to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Young
New Majestic Theatre Burns in Fort Wayne Fire
Fire destroyed the New Majestic theatre in Fort Wayne Indiana this morning from a boiler explosion. The venue costing over 100000 dollars was erected by M E Rice only a few months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Majestic
M. E. Rice
Yule Tide Hop At Mc Naughton Hall Delights Dancers
Imperial orchestra hosted a Christmas dancing party at Mc Naughton hall last evening with about one hundred couples on a crowded floor. Green and red decorations and palm encircled orchestra pit set a festive scene. Miss Padgett of Texas Miss McClary of Evanston Miss Lawrence of Chicago and others attended along with Mr and Mrs Joseph Pulse and several out of town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Orchestra
McNaughton Hall
Mr. Noble
Miss Padgett
Texas
McClary
Evanston
Miss Lawrence
Chicao
Tin
Miss Snyder
Huntington
Ind
Joseph Pulse
Waukegan
Tito
Aubrose St. Varian
Chi
Woman in Goshen runaway struck and fractured skull
Mrs Francis Grabill of Middlebury Township near Goshen suffered a fractured skull in a runaway accident Sunday morning. A Goshen physician and Dr Page were called. condition described as critical. The incident occurred in Clinton Township near the Mennonite church when Mr Gradny stopped to fix the harness and the horse bolted, causing Mrs Grabill to fall from the buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Grabill
Mies
Goshen
Middlebury Township
Merning
Goshen Phyai
Onhe
Page
Woran
Clinton Township
Gradny
Mennonite
Trratdil
Trade Shows Bright Holiday Spirit Across Uncertain Week
Merchants report solid early holiday trade with some firms noting stronger than previous years. Receipts for Christmas sales were expected to lag behind past holidays but several businesses say activity surpassed last year toward the final days, reflecting renewed consumer spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuvier
Two Burned at South Bend in Holiday Accidents
Fred Ho Labaugh of South Bend wore a cellioid mask as Santa Claus when it caught fire from tree candies and burned him badly. Wilson EL Snyder of South Bend toppled a toy engine, which started a fire that damaged his house. he was burned while fighting the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Fred Ho Labaugh
Santa Claus
Wilson EL Snyder
Stereopticon Lecture at Reformed Church on Palestine
A stereopticon lecture titled Palestine Past Present and Future will be shown Wednesday at 7 30 in the Reformed church. About 60 views will be displayed. Admission is free and a collection will be taken to defray expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
Palestine
Grief and Madness End in Fort Wayne Woman’s Death
Mrs. Mary Lewis aged 47 wife of Edwin Lewis of Fort Wayne died in the Richmond insane asylum. Her five year old son Herbert died last September triggering the mental illness that led to her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lewis
Edwin Lewis
Fort Wayne
Richmond Insane Asylum
Herbert
Mrs Horning Hosts Luncheon with Praised Decorations
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes a luncheon given by Mrs. Louis A. Horning formerly Miss Matie Hughes of Goshen. The write up highlights the event and extols the decorations as exceptionally fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Sentinel
Louis A. Hornung
Matie Hughes
Goshen
Mrs. David Carr Buys Henry T Buss Property on North First
Mrs. David Carr has purchased the Henry T Buss property located on North First street. The Buss family moved to Florida about a year ago as Mr Buss went there for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Carr
Henry T. Buss
North First Street
Buss
Florida
Mr. Buss
Knights of Pythias Hold Semiannual Officer Election
The Knights of Pythias plan a semiannual officer election tonight and urge all members to attend. The event will determine leadership positions and guide the lodge’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Indictments Returned by Grand Jury in Elkhart County
The grand jury indicted James Earl Cephas for grand larceny stealing 27 dollars belonging to Ada Held. Thomas Murphy charged with assault and battery with intent to rob after assaulting Harry Lyle and taking 15 dollars. William Connolly and Eugene Rinehart indicted for receiving stolen goods and possessing items belonging to Netting & Son and L. S. & M.S. Railway. Louis Whitehead indicted for forgery and uttering. Witnesses include Hiram Butt and Geo Wattle with others named. All defendants jailed except Whitehead on bond and Arnold not yet in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Earl Cephas
Elkhart
Ada
Thomas Murphy
Harry Lyle
William Connolly
Netting & Son
Eugene Rinehart
L. S. & M.S. Railway Company
Louis Whitehead
Goshen
Hiram Butt
Geo. W.hattle
J. B. Gattshall
Charles Arnold
Charles Evans
John Arnold
South of Goshen
George W. Method
Goshen to Be Terminus for Interurban Line
South Bend reports H. E. Bucklen’s interurban line will terminate in Goshen rather than Elkhart due to Goshen’s county seat status. Spurs to Elkhart Wa wasee and Milford Junction planned. Grading to start next spring near Middlebury. Elkhart denies the rumor through Strafford Maxon, Bucklen’s agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
H. E. Bucklen
Goshen
Elkhart
Wawasee
Milford Junction
Middlebury
Strafford Maxon
Bucklen
Christmas Eve Shooting Affray in Churubusco
In Churubusco a Christmas Eve celebration led to a violent incident. John Smith a local saloon keeper raffled twelve quarts of Borubon whiskey then drank heavily and swore to kill Jim McGuire and Harry Rowland. He attacked his wife as she fled their home at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churubusco
John Smith
Pearl M.near
Jim McGuire
Harry Rowland
Grand Jury Recalls Possible Court Term End
A fragment notes the grand jury may be recalled before the current court term concludes, signaling possible procedural or sentencing developments.
Baby Cyclone Roars Through Elkhart Suburb
A baby cyclone struck the south part of Elkhart at noon today, with trees fences and small buildings knocked down in its path. Residents were frightened but damage was limited. The windy threat spread toward Goshen at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Goshen
Parfitt Buys Lincoln Avenue Factory Site
William Parfitt today purchased a factory site of 136 feet between the Lincoln avenue creek bridge and the Big Four railway from E. W. Walker & Co. trustee for 1500 dollars in cash. A plant is expected to be built there soon though plans remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parfitt
E. W. Walker & Co
Lincoln Avenue Creek
Big Four Railway
Cripe and Kitson Wed Quietly on Christmas Eve
Mr Earnest H Cripe and Miss Nel lie Kitson were married at 8 o clock Christmas Eve at the bride s brother s home 457 North Ninth street Rev J W Fradenburg Baptist pastor officiated The ceremony was attended only by immediate friends Mr and Mrs Cripe will reside at 612 North Firth street after Jan 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest H. Cripe
Nellie Kitson
Herbert Kitson
North Ninth Street
J. W. Fradenburg
The
Baptist Church
Mrs. Cripe
North Firth Street
Orphans' Home Receives Divorced Mother's Children
Mrs Rumbaugh widow of Arthur Rumbaugh died of lung trouble near Kendallville after long illness and poverty. She leaves two children who are now at the Orphans' Home near Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumbaugh
Arthur Rumbaugh
Kendallville
Mishawaka
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley to Operate Trolleys to Indianapolis
The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley company plans to run through cars from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis, enabling direct trolley service between the cities. This expansion signals improved regional transit and closer economic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Company
Fort Wayne
For Rent House at 117 Cross Street Ad
Two bedroom house for rent at 117 Cross Street. Apply to Patrick Maloney at 115 Cross Street. 2tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Street
Patrick Maloney
Drunken shooting sparks manhunt for attempted murder
A drunk man fired a shotgun at neighbor Samuel Rowland as Rowland protected a woman and child. Rowland was struck by about a hundred pellets in the thigh and may die. The assailant, McNear, is jailed on attempted murder charges and admits to being a brute when intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Rowland
Rowland
McNear
MecNear
Irwin stage hosts Humpty Dumpty with notable acrobatic acts
A sizeable Irwin audience last night enjoyed Humpty Dumpty featuring Eddie McDonald of the Cornell Concert company performing acrobatics with Ferry The Human Frog sharing the specialties. Fairy Plumb, Goshen, danced, while Miss Plumb leaves for the LeRoy Stock company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
George H. Adams
Eddie McDonald
Cornell
Ferry
McDonald
Fairy Plumb
Miss Plumb
LeRoy Stock Company
Democratic Trustee Victory in Washington Township Election
Frederick Hupp, Democrat, declared legally elected trustee of Washington township LaPorte county after a week long trial. The verdict found three illegal ballots cast with Fred Brooks identified as one illegal voter who had also voted at Griffiths in Lake county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hupp
Washington Township
LaPorte County
Travis
Fred Brooks
Griffiths
Lake County
Denounces Sunday Amusements by Fort Wayne Ministers
The Rev. J. N. Field and the Rev. J. W. Bailey denounced Sunday night amusements at theatres urging stricter Sabbath laws. They argued six nights a week should suffice for amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Field
J. W. Bailey
Fort Wayne
Training hand to write 1905 in notices
The office notes repeated errors where 1904 appeared instead of 1905 in announcements. Campaigns to correct the digit are underway.
Elkhart Crime Trio Back in Custody and Panama Visit Planned
Sheriff Manning and Supt Silvers brought transom climbers Homer Gibson and Harry Burke to Elkhart after recovering a trunk of stolen goods at Logansport. Gibson confesses but blames Burke claims police doubt his tale. Missing members Brosiur and Lee remain at large. Gibson and Burke to be arraigned tonight. Henry Clay Dodge plans January 15 departure for Panama to visit son Ralph, a canal civil engineer. Agnes Pratt debut party draws about 200 guests at Elkhart home. Miss Miyue Good ejects a tramp from the Elkhart restaurant after a scuffle. Electric line north from Elkhart to pass through Cassopolis Dowagiac and St Joseph. Lagrange line denied to go to Goshen from Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Pratt
Manning
Silvers
Elkhart
Homer Gibson
Harry Burke
Logansport
Gibson
Burke
Brosiur
Lee
Panama
Henry Clay Dodge
Ralph Dodge
H. E. Bucklen
Michigan Fruit Belt
Cassopolis
Dowagiac
St. Joseph
Lagrange
Goshen
Middlebury
Florida Manatee Record Highlights Florida Temperatures
David Ferguson, wintering with George H. Adams in Manatee, received a letter from South Haven Michigan noting 18 degrees below zero. Ferguson compared it to roughly 60 degrees above in Florida and quipped that Florida is good enough, expressing sympathy for Michigan residents while enjoying shirt sleeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee, Florida
George H. Adams
The
Democrat
David Ferguson
Manatee
South Haven
Mich
Has Put Up the Money for Traction Subsidy
Mr A E Weist general manager of the proposed traction line forwarded a certified check to Huntington county commissioners Friday for 550 to cover the cost of the coming election on subsidy in the two townships through which the line will pass. Directors of the road are collecting funds rapidly and will soon make preliminary deposits with officials of other counties along the proposed right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Weist
Huntington County
Wind Slices City With High Winds Damaging Property
High afternoon winds caused extensive damage around the city. Many telephone telegraph and electric light wires were blown down and several window panes shattered. An unusually large plate glass at the Lion store display shattered and second story windows broke, narrowly missing pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Store
No active candidates to succeed probate commissioner
There are no active candidates to succeed George W. Farrell as probate commissioner. Warren E. Berkey has stated he will not accept. The names of W. H. Charnley and Daniel J. Troyer are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Farrell
Warren E. Berkey
W. H. Charnley
Daniel J. Troyer
Umbrella Gift Mixup Causes Slip at Riley Hardware
The umbrella bought by Riley Hardware’s employer was given to Mr. Riley by Reverend Rench, rather than to Reverend Rench as previously published. This correction clarifies the intended recipient and confirms the altercation of the presented item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Riley
Riley Hardware Store
Riley
Rench
Rev. Rench
Lewis on the Future
Former Washington Congressman J Hamilton Lewis offers views on future American politics in a Washington interview. He dismisses new Democratic party organization leaders and predicts a platform focused on issues not yet understood for the next Democratic presidential candidate. He states Roosevelt’s administration will nominate Taft for president on the Republican ticket, with a western or southern vice presidential nominee, and forecasts Senator Bailey or Clark Howell as southern presidential contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Lewis
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
South
Bacon
Georgia
Clark Howell
Union
Bailey
Texas
Temple to rise at Marion and Warren aims for city status
A Jewish Temple will be erected in Marion. Warren in Huntington county hosts a movement to incorporate as a city. Orville Davis of Wabash tore an ear when removing a sweater. Rev. George W. Boxell, pioneer M E clergyman, dies in Marion. A two year old Jay county child, son of Charles Riterour, died after ingesting medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Warren
Huntington County
Orville Davis
Wabash
George W. Boxell
Fort Wayne
Charles Riterour
Jay County
Royal Slave set for Irwin New Year’s Monday
The upcoming Royal Slave at the Irwin Theatre promises one of the season’s top events with Mexico life depicted during Maximilian’s downfall. Special scenery painted from Mexican photographs enhances the production, and manager Irwin seeks strong city support for a high quality show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Mexico
Maximillian
Borrowed Woman's Revolver Case At Westville Depot
Edward Bertrand of Chicago aged 34 tried to kill himself at the Wabash depot in Westville after being ejected from a late passenger train at 2 am. He had a scalper's ticket to Cleveland but despondency led him to shoot himself in the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bertrand
Chicago
Westville
Bertrand
Cleveland
Ohio
Plainfield boy returned to Industrial School
Taken to Plainfield. Floyd Stiffler, son of Dennis Stif ler, of the North Side, who was released from the Plainfield Industrial school for boys last March, was returned to that institution this morning. Chaplain W. J. McKenzie coming here for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Floyd Stiffler
Dennis Stiffler
North Side
Plainfield Industrial School
W. J. McKenzie
Waiting for Bigger Prices in Onion Crop
Onion growers nationwide store the crop hoping for higher prices. In Columbia City one man has stored 14 car loads, but the main challenge is locating enough storage houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
City
Temporary Charge At Oliver Hotel In South Bend
Frank Faulkner is placed in temporary charge of the Oliver hotel in South Bend until a manager is found. The property is reported to be on a paying basis, but securing a satisfactory manager proves troublesome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Faulkner
Oliver
South Bend
Held Up a Woman In St Joseph Court
Robert Wilkinson is held to the St Joseph circuit court under a 160 dollar bond for holding up Mrs. Rosa Nemeth Szabo Menhart in a street incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wilkinson
St. Joseph Circuit Court
Rosa Nemeth-Szabo-Menhart
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Claims Bright Health
Brighten eyes and health with Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea. Tea or tablets priced at 35 cents, offered by J. A. Bickel & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
J. A. Bickel & Co
Retires This Week Probate Commissioner Farrell to Leave Office
Probate Commissioner Farrell will retire next Saturday after notifying Judge Dodge. He plans to practice law with a focus on probate, citing his three years in the office. Judge Dodge has not named a successor, though a likely candidate from Goshen is reported. The salary for the post is 600 dollars annually, and Farrell notes differences that make resignation advisable before the term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrell
Judge Dodge
Dodge
Goshen
Tragic Telegrams Reach Dr Huntsinger in Mishawaka
Dr Abraham Huntsinger of Mishawaka received a telegram announcing his sister's critical illness in Santa Rosa California. A second dispatch reported the sister's daughter had died. A third message announced the death of his brother Jesse Huntsinger in Camden Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Huntsinger
Mishawaka
Santa Rosa
Cal
California
Jesse Huntsinger
Camden
Ind
Grand Jury Called in LaPorte for Harmful Murder Probe
LaPorte county hosts a grand jury investigating the murder of Jacob Harmon Effertz, the Chicago man found with a bullet wound in his head at Wilders. Judge Richter will instruct the panel as State's Attorney Collins starts presenting substantial evidence. Authorities expect indictments for William and Mary Davis and for Frank and George Montague on murder and complicity charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Jacob Harmon Effertz
Chicago
Wilders
LaPorte County
Richter
Collins
William and
Mary Davis
Frank
George Montague
Hydrophobia Fear After Horse Bite Near LaPorte
Michael Link from near LaPorte was rushed to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago for hydrophobia treatment after a horse in a frenzy bit him. The horse, itself afflicted with hydrophobia, had ripped flesh from its front legs and nearly destroyed its stable before the attack. The horse also bit Link’s arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Link
LaPorte
Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Link
Funeral of Mrs Smoker at South Main Street Home
Funeral services for Mrs Nancy Smoker will be held at her home on South Main Street at 10 o clock Wednesday morning with Rev Hartzler officiating. Interment will follow at Alwine Cemetery on Elkhart Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoker
Nancy Smoker
South Main Street
Rev
Hartzler
Alwine Cemetery
Elkhart Prairie
Gerard Thiers Lecture Recital Draws Musical Interest
The William Gerard Thiers lecture recital at the Universalist church drew praise from the Bridgeport Evening Post for teaching the technique of musical expression from a vocalists view that benefits both singers and instrumentalists. Thiers explained crescendos dynamics rhythm legato and portamento with songs, asserting that knowledge of expression can raise any ordinary singer to audience approval and that many artists fail by not understanding the rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Hall
Woman's Musical Club
Gerard-Thiers
Bridgeport Evening Post
Albert Gerard-Thiers
Universalist Church
Thiers
Holties ter Rocky Mountain Tea Item Ad Copy
It sends the life blood dancing through your veins with the exhilarating feeling after using Holties ter Rocky Mountain Tea. Ful. 35 cents. Tea or Tablets. J. A. Bickel & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holtiester
J. A. Bickel
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Eugene Leekley
Forger
H. Busse
C. Everett
Fiidee Dodeeca
Grand Jury
Cyrus J. Bowman
Chicasto
Maud Hiss
Indiana
Wofl Hansel Middieburs
Jerome BR. Warner
Supreme Court
Merritt
Hani
Middletary Township
Fehr
Warner
Voluntaris
Merrito
Warren Berk
Austin Berkey
Sims
Milton M
Justice
Henry Busse
Charles Everett
Bond
Henry
Chr
Busse
Ed Stewart
Max Horn
Everett
NEW Majestic Theatre
BURNS
Mrs. Hornung
Mr. Whitehead
Mr. Arnold
George B. Pratt
Pratt
George Pratt
Miyue Good
F. C. Haskins
Miss Good
Columbia City Post
Elm Mill Wood
Lewis ON
J. Hamilton Lewis
Washington State
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette
Lewis
Grand Jury Investigation
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