Whitewash by county board over Romaine case sparks demand for expert audit
The Elkhart County Board of Commissioners held a secret session to review Frank G. Romaine’s accounts showing a $6,821.38 potential shortage. After hours, officials declared Romaine not liable and sought to drop the matter, prompting calls for an independent audit and public accountability. A 1897 Cuba relief note and local notices surround the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Frank G. Romaine
Elkhart County
L. G. Grimes
Grimes
Ernst
Dairy Democrat
Vail
Board of Commissioners
Romaine
Court House
Walley, Kinnison
Nye
Lew W. Vail
Delos N. Weaver
Roma
Weaver
Messrs
Walley and
Kinnison
Democrat
Darty Democrat
Foster
Charles Cook
Holdeman
Campbell, Landgreaver
Milburn
Walley
Haldeman
Campbell
Our Shoes This Year Offer Details
Our Shoes This Year are daintier neater and more stylish than ever. We are improving our shoe service and offering better values at moderate prices. The regular $3.00 line of Ladies' shoes is selling fast at $2.00 per pair. Examine these shoes as nothing compares in style fit or price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore R. R. Co
Alonzo E. Billings
Goshen
New York City
Lake Shore Co
ToLeno
Baldwin
L. S
Ind
Democrats
Cuba
Gen. Lee
Havana
Wakaruse
Sam
C. Warrington
Harrington
C.C. Larra
Change in the Route for Elkhart Goshen Electric Railway
Surveyors begun work on a new Elkhart Goshen and Southern electric railway route shifting from Indiana avenue to Chicago avenue near Lincoln street. Local opposition cites safety and access concerns for farmers. officials weigh options including a private bridge over the river at Clinton street to enter the city, with costs and finances a major factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
C. E. Thomas
Ralph Warner
Cook
Elkhart, Goshen & Southern Electric
Indiana Avenue
Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Co
Lincoln Avenue
Elkhart River
Chicago Avenue
Heatwole
Clinton Street
Police Officer Charles E. Cox Killed in Waerloo Burglary
Night policeman Charles E. Cox, 38, died after being shot while trying to stop two burglars during a store break in Waerloo. He died near the heart without speaking. The suspects rode off with a stolen horse, then a buggy and harness, later abandoning the rig near Garrett before taking a westbound train. Cox left a widow and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Cox
Waerloo
Garrett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weyler
Nappanee
St. Joseph County
LaPorte County
Frank Locke
Columbia City
Nathanial Kline
Benjamin Osborne
Kosciusko
LaPorte
Samuel Whitmore
Whitmore
Bluffton
Devil
Jesus
South Bend
LaPorte Herald
William N. Wolderman
Leesburg Standard
Georgia
Werexry Democrat
5Th Avenue M. E
C. G. Kudson
Washington Street
Opera House
Cox
Regina
Rogers & Wilson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!