Trial of Edmands in Goshen on miscarriage case begins
Elkhart circuit court convened with Judge Vanfleet presiding for the State versus S A Edmands of Goshen on miscarriage allegations related to Mrs Darnell’s death after surgery. Prosecution by W F E Duff. witnesses and jurors drawn. case likely to last two days. Also notes on new divorce filings, county commissioners’ January session, and marriage licenses in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Br. S. A
Jacob S. Miller
Concord
Jacob Simmons
Charles Crowell
S. F. Spohn
Ed Dunning
John Lehman
John Cornell
William E. Clayton
Jackson
Sanford Frame
Jefferson
John Karch
Middlebury
Charles S. Kramer
Olive
George A. Fisher
Washington
Spohn
Dunning
Mr. Kramer
Wabash Railway Co
Morton Pollock
Charles McGary
Elias Fisher
John W. Rowdabaugh
Frank Brusman
Osolo
John Whisler
Locke
Jacob H
Middleton
John A. Tarman
Martin V. Cripe
Samuel Juday
Benton
Clayton E. Nolan
B. W. Garter
Samuel Smith
C. H. Carmein
Pollock
McGary
Smith
Messrs
K Kramer
John W. Cornell
Willia Clayton
John W. Rondabaugh
Prook Brisman
Morian Pollock
H. Carmien
Geo. A. Fisher
Frank Brisman
Clayton Nolan
Chas. McGary
Chas, Crowell
Hile
Advisory Board Meetings Delayed by New Year’s Day
Township advisory boards hold meetings with trustees today to audit past year books and accounts while the town trustees postponed January’s regular session to next Monday because yesterday was New Year's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montay
Northern Indiana Railway Protests Rowdy Nightly Behavior
The Northern Indiana Railway Company has registered a complaint with city and county officers and asks prosecutors to pursue those who nightly cause trouble in the Clinton street waiting room. Traveling passengers have faced considerable annoyance, and officers have resolved to take action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Clinton Street
New Year Society Events Highlight Local Gatherings
Miss Delsey Baker visited Bristol then returned home. New Year's oyster supper honored her with Merl Edith Ethel Congdon Charles Lehman Howard Congdon Ralph Dausman present. Christmas at M. E. church and New Years calls plus McNaughton hall dance series begin tonight. About 70 couples danced with Imperial Orchestra. 31 guests at John Clark home. WCTU thimble party at Mary Bechtel’s 592 West Wilden avenue Wednesday. Corolline invitation extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delsey Baker
Bristol
C. D. Paulus
Merl
Edith
Ethel Congdon
Charles Lehman
Howard Congdon
Ralph Dausman
M. E. Church
Sturgis
McNaughton Hall
Imperial Orchestra
Mary Bechtel
W. C. T. U. Thimble
West Wilden Avenue
Corolin
Compliments Goshen Young Man Recital Delight
Mrs. H. A. Knapp hosted a piano recital at the country club with over 150 friends in attendance. Noble Wickham Kreider, a Goshen resident famed for his musical talent across the middle west, performed a refined program of classical pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Scranton
H. A. Knapp
Country Club
Noble Wickham Kreider
Kreider
Ind
Middle West
Crystal Springs Creamery stockholders elect officers at Osceola meeting
The Crystal Springs Creamery stockholders met in Osceola on January 1 for their annual session. Officers and directors for the coming year were elected, dividends were declared and paid, and a banquet followed with 31 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs Creamery Company
Osceola
Coal Smoke Smothers Goshen This Winter
Goshen endures heavy soft coal smoke and record coke consumption this winter with wide usage reported across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Steadily Sinking George Carpenter at Death’s Door
George Carpenter, repeatedly noted as critically ill in The Democrat, is steadily sinking with death expected at any moment, as doctors monitor his condition and supporters await news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carpenter
Democrat
Indiana Governor May Call Militia Over State House
An Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor Hanly could mobilize the militia to block Secretary of State Storms from entering the state house amid a political standoff. The confrontation centers on access to the capitol and potential use of state forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hanly
State House
A New Years Gift for the Family
A 10 pound boy was born around New Year to a local family, bringing joy and celebration. The birth adds a new member to the household, with relatives noting the healthy arrival and bright future ahead.
Demise of W. J. Charpie Shocks New Paris Community
William J. Charpie aged about 60 a well known grain buyer in New Paris died suddenly at his home at 10 50 this morning from heart disease He arose did work at the tracks and planned to go to Goshen with his wife who was in the kitchen when he collapsed In addition to a widow he leaves four daughters one son Eldon Charpie of Chicago and two sisters plus two brothers The death came as a great shock to neighbors and friends with Charpie previously a Goshen resident and former Republican county commissioner nominee notes of his business ties and family relations are given in report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Charpie
New Paris
Mr .Charpie
Goshen
Reynolds
Mr. Strickler
Chicago
Mr. Charpie
E. C. Wilson
Nappanee
Eau Claire
Mich
Charpie
Thomas Juday
N. Charpie
F. Charpie
Madison Street
Trinity M. E. Church
Snapp
Congressman Brick Seeks Reimbursements for Losses and Services
Congressman Brick introduces a bill to reimburse Charles B. Bentley of Warsaw 134.91 for lost key deposit funds and damaged fixtures from a robbery and for expenses locating thieves. He also proposes payments to Martin D. Puckett 260 with interest for Civil War recruiting services and Levi C. Smith 140 with interest from 14565 for a horse loss while serving as first lieutenant in Company I, 22th Indiana Cavalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Charles B. Bentley
Warsaw
Martin D. Puckett
Levi C. Smith
Co. 1
Ind. Cay
Bicycle accident on bridge over dam leaves rider held by water
Toby Yoder lost control on a bicycle crossing the dam bridge and fell into the water. The bike remained underwater while Yoder escaped drowning, narrowly surviving the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toby Yoder
Mr. Yoder
Typo Corrects Zollinger-Dewey-Berkey Dinners Date
A typographical error in yesterday's issue misrepresented the Zollinger Dewey Berkey family dinners. The last dinner occurred in 1893, not 1903, marking New Years after Mr Zollinger's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zollinger-Dewey-Berkey
Mr. Zollinger
Not a Candidate Declines Sheriff Nomination
A. N. Magnuson, an Elkhart Republican, declines to permit his name at the party convention for sheriff. He urges that the nominee should be chosen from Goshen.
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A. N. Magnuson
Elkhart
Goshen
Phiscator Personal Crisis Ends in Suicide in San Francisco
San Francisco January 2 Special Frank Phiscator known as the Baroda Mish gold king and Klondike operator, suicided by cutting his throat in his Grand hotel apartments after heavy drinking and gambling. He married Elma Boyd of South Bend in 1899 at St Joseph Michigan. the couple reportedly lived together happily until last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Frank Phiscator
Benton Harbor
Eau Claire
Niles
Michigan
Phiscator
St. Joseph, Mich
Elma Boyd
South Bend
Ind
Goshen Poultry Show Draws Large Crowds At Armory Exhibit
The Goshen Poultry Show attracts many poultry fanciers and visitors to the armory. Exhibits include Plymouth Rocks White Barred and Buff Wyandottes White Brown and Buff Leghorns Buff Black and White Orpingtons and Brahmas plus geese ducks pigeons dogs and more. Numerous local exhibitors are listed among those sending entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Plymouth Rocks
Homer Troup
Dean Lease
G. F. Neiderauer
J. M. Cotherman
A. M. Murray
Sam Stutsman
F. Hope
Ed Rimpler
Motte Noble
Charley Mick
H. E. Krutz
A. A. Waterman
John Burkett
E. P. Cunningham
J. A. Zollinger
Herman Dalka
Philip Breiding
Ernest Cripe
Will Schadt
Wm. Stover
Goshen
John H. Beachy
Newton I. Nusbaum
Ed Risser
Roy Jantz
W. D. Smith
Samuel J. Hershberger
Middlebury
Guy
Ligonier
John Frash
Huntington
Wm. H. Haines
Chesterton
Frank B. Moore
Benton Harbor
Mich
Fenwood Farm
Jones, Mich
Mortuary notices list several Obituaries in Elkhart
SELI Frank Sell former Elk hart jeweler died Saturday night at 11. funeral held this afternoon under Elks. RUSH Mrs J D Rush died at home in Elkhart Saturday last. She belonged to a well known local family and had endured ill health. She was the third in her family to die within weeks following John A. Graham of South Bend and J D Rush. WILLIAMS Julia A wife of Arthur G Williams died yesterday at 302 Queen Street after a long tuberculosis illness. Age 39. Survived by husband one son one daughter and foster mother Mrs H J Myers of Berien Springs Michigan. Funeral at residence this afternoon at 2 Rev J A Sumwalt officiating. Interment Oak Ridge cemetery.
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Seli—Frank Sell
Elkhart
Bright
The
Elks
Rush
Mres
J. D. Rush
John A. Graham
South Bend
Williams
Julia A
Arthur G. Williams
Queen Street
H. J. Myers
Berien Springs
Mich
J. A. Sumwalt
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Ill and Dying Residents Listed in Goshen Elkhart Area
E N Burt of Goshen Floral Co is seriously ill at his home on South Main. Ex Sheriff John H Violett, oldest native born white man in Elkhart county, is quite ill near Waterford. L B Whippy suffers an attack of grip. G A Latta critically ill at his sister Mrs W L Bivins residence 218 North Main. Mrs S L Miller known as Grandma Miller near New Paris is very low and near death. Frederick Howenstumne Sr remains strong yet weak at his North Main home.
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E. N. Burt
The
Goshen Floral Co
South Main Street
John H. Violett
Elkhart County
Waterford
L. B. Whippy
G. A. Latta
W. L. Bivins
North Main Street
L. Miller
Grandma Miller
New Paris
Frederick Howenstumne Sr
Cobbs Attends Clinton Wedding on Christmas Day
Dr J A Cobbs attends his mother’s wedding in Clinton Ontario on Christmas Day amid family celebrations. The readable fragment notes the event as a personal family occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Ont
J. A. Cobbs
New Councilmen Installed as City Moves to Collect Delinquent Paving
At the first regular meeting of the new year Mayor Lowry presided with most officials present. Delinquent paving and sewer assessments on North Main Garden and Middlebury streets were ordered advertised. Treasurer Watts reported 245.20 on hand. Rock Run foot bridge reconstruction authorized. James O Smith resigned ward seat. vacancy to be filled Jan 12 1905. Smith and Rhodes installed as councilmen at large for four years. Legal questions arose over Smiths resignation and voting rights, resolved by general consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Winebrenner
Lowry
Bender
Rock Run
Fifth
Sixth Streets
James O. Smith
Fourth Ward
Finance and Claims Committee
Watts
New Business
Myron J. Rhodes
Messrs. Smith
Rhodes
Mr. Smith
CONSOLIDATION OF sCOOLS Epitome of Address by W J Gensecker
The speech argues against consolidating country schools by noting longer travel, separation from mothers, reduced local interest, and loss of home training through chores. It contends township high schools exist, consolidation raises costs, and patrons’ interests should guide decisions, not officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
W. J. Gensecker
Country School
Friedering Exhibition by New York Artist in Brooklyn
Max Friederang, a New York artist popular in Goshen, invites the public to an exhibition of paintings done in the antique fresco method at his studio 1236 Atlantic avenue Brooklyn January 15 to 25. New York papers call it the greatest art discovery in 500 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max KK. Friederang
New York
Goshen
Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Indiana hunting season closes December thirty first
Fish and Game Commissioner Sweeney says he will make hunting quail and squirrels after year start difficult for persistent hunters. Open season for birds and squirrels ends on December 31 each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fish and Game
Sweeney
Comrades Called to Special Meeting at Post Hall
Howell Post orders all comrades to meet at Post Hall Thursday January 4 at 7 30 p m for a special meeting and again Friday January 5 at 7 30 p m for installation of officers with Cyrus Seiler as installing officer.
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Howell Post
Post Hall
Cyrus Seiler
Interurban police call amid rowdy youths
A police call last evening to the interurban station summoned officers to a scene where a number of boys were indulging in rowdy behavior.
Elkhart County Historical Society Set to Meet Saturday
The Elkhart County Historical Society will assemble in the county superintendent's office on Saturday afternoon January 6 at 1:30 PM. Officers will be elected and other important business will be discussed. A good attendance is desired.
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The
Elkhart County Historical Society
Reorder Photo Negatives Notice by Parfitt Gallery
Persons wishing reorders of photographs from gallery negatives since April 20 1897 may have them made at reorder rates. Bring one photograph from which I will make a negative at no charge. d w WM. PARFITT.
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W WM. Parfitt
Farmers Mutual Wind Storm and Cyclone Insurance Annual Meeting
Notice states the Farmers Mutual Wind Storm and Cyclone Insurance company will hold its annual meeting in the council room on Saturday January 13 1906 at 1 pm to elect officers and transact other business. A Hoover Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Wind Storm and Cyclone Insurance Company
A. Hoover
Sec'y
William Wogeman Dies at Syracuse at About Ninety
William Wogeman, aged about 90, dropped dead at Syracuse Saturday evening. The funeral was held in Bynmacuse today.
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Syracuse
William Wogeman
Bynmacuse
Down Town Office at Goshen Sash and Door Co
The Goshen Sash and Door Co announces a downtown office opening with new digs and enhanced service. Details on location and contact are provided for customers seeking doors and related wood products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Down Town
Goshen Sash and Door Co
Bas Dug B.C E
Otsego youth found bound in Lake Shore box car
Theodore Durkee an 18 year old Otsego resident was found prostrate and barely conscious in a Lake Shore box car at Elkhart yards after four tramps robbed him of his week’s salary and bound him with straps. He had no food for a day and could not speak clearly until workers helped him. His father will travel to Elkhart. There is no trace of the assailants. Mayor Green appoints Turner as city attorney and A M Smith as city civil engineer. The law firm Raymer and Proctor dissolves. Police curbs with Burlesque at Bucklen. show cuts vulgar parts and the act Discovered in the Act is removed. Black Crook Jr. troupe upset. performance continues in Napanee.
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Theodore Durkee
Otsego
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Turner
Mayor Green
Perry L. Turner
A. M. Smith
Raymer and Proctor
Silvers
Bucklen Opera House
Black Crook, Jr
Nappanee
Fool's Revenge stage revival delights Goshen crowd
Porter J. White debuted as Bertuccio in Tom Taylor's The Fool's Revenge at the Jefferson in Goshen. The old drama, once popular by Lawrence Barrett, has been revived by E. S. Willard but drew a notably cold, small audience despite strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter J. White
Goshen
Bertuccio
Tom Taylor
the Jefferson
Lawrence Barrett
E. S. Willard
Mr. White
James Carew Builds British Reputation for American Star
James Carew, once a Goshen resident, sent Christmas and New Year greetings from Britain where he first went to London with Maxine Elliott in Her Own Way. He declined acting with Viola Allen in An Angel Unawares to pursue success abroad and has become popular with British playgoers. Returning to the United States remains possible, and success overseas could propel him to star status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carew
Goshen
Mr. Carew
London
Maxine Elliott
United States
Viola Allen
Britain
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Surrounding Townships
Strafford M Halstead and others transfer land in Osolo township to B Herbert Halstead for 300 dollars. William B Pratt and others sell a lot in Elkhart to Albin F Arnold and wife for 600 dollars. Harden D Marker and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Alice C Timmins for 120 dollars. Mary Givin transfers 80 acres in Elkhart township to John D Shafer and wife for 1,000 dollars. Washington Vanderlip and wife sale a lot in Elkhart to Orrin M Conley for 1 dollar. Orrin M Conley and wife sell a lot in Elkhart to Washington Vanderlip and wife for 1 dollar. William Barger and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Charles E Paxson for 1 dollar. David Matthews and others transfer 160 acres in Jackson township to Melvin H Matthews for 1 dollar.
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Wm. B. Pratt
Albin F. Arnold
Elkhart
Harden D. Marker
Alice C. Timmins
Mary Givin
John D. Shafer
Washington Vanderlip
Orrin M. Conley
William Barger
Chas
E. Paxson
David Matthews
Melvin H. Matthews
Jackson
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Edmands
Vanfleet
Deahh & Deahl
Mary J. Geddes
Snow William B. Geddes
Divores
IniWianapolis
Mabel A. Geddes
Jovins
Geddes
Francis E. Berlin
William Whetten
Joseph H. Cannon
Leone H. Chapman
Goldie I. Rayner
Northern
RY. CO
Elis Abbott
Wilma Johnsen
Abbott
East
Lincoln Avenue
Ean
John Clark
Mr. Clark
Elkhart Prairie
Militia
W. J. Charpie
Bentley
Fred Warren
Mortuary Record
Christmas
James C. Smith and
Otsego, Mich
England
Strafford M. Halstead
B. Herbert Halstead
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