James Sailor Convicted in Embezzlement Case
The jury found James Sailor guilty of embezzlement in circuit court with a possible two to fourteen year sentence. The case involved stolen goods valued around $1,000 linked to Sailor and his father, and another suspect was discharged. A motion for a new trial was filed. Samuel F. Cripe was granted a divorce from Mary Cripe. The state case against Charles Russell was halted due to attorney illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sailor
Turner
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Sailor
Frederick
Charlies Sampsell
Charles Sampsell
Sims
James S. Drake
Perry L Turner
James E. Dodge
Samuel F. Cripe
Mary Cripe
Inday
Anthony Deah
American Publishing Company
Stoward A. Koevers
Charles Russell
Vanderlip
Charlies W. Miller
Russell
Miller
Closing of Elkhart County Teachers Institute at High School
The closing session of the Elkhart County Teachers Institute drew a large crowd at the High School. About 300 teachers attended since Monday as sessions on music geography U.S. history and ethics concluded with messages to teachers and praise for local educational efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Teachers’ Institute
W. W. Pfrimmer
Kanakakee
Rieman
Achooa
U.S
W. W. Pirimmer
Ellis
Bids Filed for County Officers Supplies in 1400 Year
Only two bids were submitted for furnishing supplies for Elhar county officers in 1400. Bidder E J Marsh of Portland and a joint bid from News Printing Co and Burt-Terry Co. The board delayed decision until next Monday due to conflicting specifications. Totals for Marsh show class sums of 935.45 845 255 totaling 1685.90 with about 2100 appropriation. joint bid uses fixed per item schedule. Manager Bell of the Elkhart Truth attempted to bid but arrived too late as bids closed at 10 this forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elhar
E. J. Marsh
Portland
News Printing Co
Burt-Terry Co
Bell
The
Elkhart Truth
Boys' ice battle on Rock Run Creek injures several
A group of small boys played a mock battle on the ice of Rock Run Creek yesterday afternoon. Some fell through the thin ice and several were badly battered, two seriously. In the commotion sticks were flung about and a little girl was struck in the face and carried home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Run Creek
Oyster price hike forecast from Baltimore frosts
Baltimore reports a sharp advance in oyster prices due to freezing weather. Goshen merchants sell hundreds of gallons weekly. a few cent quart rise will add up across the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Spring Weather Hurts Ice Supply and Prices
The current springlike conditions have ice dealers discouraged as no ice has been cut and the year's supply is largely exhausted due to persistent warm weather through September October and November.
Trustee Pppinger Cuts Township Debt Significantly
Locke township trustee Pppinger reduced the county debt by about 33 percent since last June without hurting interest payments. Cleared obligations include Rice Thompson 870, Salem Block 450, gravel pit 600, road grader 250, bond 500, cemetery note 175, and Crowell 200, demonstrating strong financial management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pppinger
Locke
Pippinger
Larber
Rice Thompson
Salem
Crowell
Lucky Brothers Safe Blown After Bank Quest at Wolf Lake
Albion dispatch reports the Lucky Brothers’ safe at Wolf Lake was blown after a missing bank claim. The money, tied to a $625 estate settlement, was placed in a receptacle. The combination was forgotten, attempted entry with dynamite abandoned, an expert sought, and the local party exploded the safe and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Wolf Lake
Lucky Brothers
Saffe
Correction on War Aid Benefactor in Goshen
J. N. Perry contests Dr. A C Jackson’s claim that Gen John B Gordon’s wife aided sick CoC members in the Spanish War. He credits Mrs W W Gordon with many acts of kindness and notes Goshen residents remain grateful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Perry
A.C. Jackson
John B. Gordon
Coc
Spain
W. W. Gordon
Goshen
Rohrer to Return From Philippines War Service
Clyde Rohrer of the city expects to finish Philippine war service and return to the United States around April 1. He may be located at Fort Wayne Detroit or Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Billy Misgen won his skating contest yesterday with ease. Harry Pratt of Goshen completed the last ten laps but the pace fell short. Mr Mingen says he is willing to meet all comers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Rohrer
United States
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Billy Misgen
Harry Pratt
Goshen
Mr. Mingen
Plunder Seized After Store Glass Breaks
Bailiff George Krutz recovered goods from the Sailor barn in Elkhart and Lake Shore Company thefts stored in the county jail. The haul included ten gallons of whiskey thirty five boxes of cigars several pairs of shoes and expensive dress goods. Attorney Turner to argue for a new trial for Sailor in circuit court next Monday at Hoffman and Brebayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Krutz
Sailor Barn
Elkhart
Lake Shore Company
Woman's Department
Kratz
Lcsa
Turner
Indiana Glee and Mandolin Club Concert Impresses Goshen Audiences
The Indiana Glee and Mandolin Club performed at the opera house replacing the Orpheus Club, earning double and triple encores. J W McCracken highlighted the show with multiple impersonations and solo turns. Prof Rieman reported a $100 shortfall in the lecture course and urged 15 cent season-ticket contributions. Montaville Flowers will close the High School course on February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Indiana Glee and Mandolin Club
Orpheus Club
J. W. McCracken
McCracken
Whistler
Geibel
Glee Club
Cotton
McCraken
Bracken
Over the Desert
Hook
Sebastopol
Mandolin Club
Bailey
Rieman
Rabbi Hirsch
John B Gordon
Prof
Rabbi Hirssh
Gen. Gordon
Goshen
Montaville Flowers
Elkhart County Historical Society Review and Future Suggestions
The secretary's fourth report reviews the society’s start in 1890 and its 1896 organization, noting difficulties, gratitude to Tur Gosnen Democrat for exposure, and early leadership. It details current holdings, meeting activity, and published papers that revive pioneer histories, with the work seen as just the beginning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Historical Society
Elkhart County
Tur Gosnen
Elkhart
Goshen
Troyer
Wilbur L Stonex
Aaron Work
Bjf Deahs
W. H. Thomas
Ellis
Board of Managers
Stonex & Black
Elkhart Happenings Report Streetcar Crash and Local News
A street car narrowly avoided disaster at the L. A. and M. S. crossing in Elkhart as gates were broken by impact. Motormen blamed frosted rails and late gate lowering. Also reported are a jailed bridegroom and a drunken offense, a house fire with damages, a death linked to insanity, silk robbery concerns, and a large poultry show with awards pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Indiana Company
Supreme Court to Rule on Divorce After Manslaughter Conviction
A wife seeks divorce on the ground of her husband William Sutherlin being convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to twenty years in prison. The circuit court held manslaughter an infamous crime, granting the divorce. Sutherlin appeals. They previously lived in Kosciusko County. conviction arose from Ed Fetters murder in Starke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
William Sutherlin
Plymouth
Satherlin
Ice cutters strike for higher wages in Mishawaka
About twenty ice cutters walked out this morning in Mishawaka and South Bend, some returning to the old rate as replacements filled their positions. The dispute centers on a ten cent raise. Employer C A Irwin says he pays all he can, while buyers see ongoing trade and promotions at local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Irwin
Osborns to Launch Goshen Lumber Office
Ira Osborn and his son Burt plan a wide engagement in the lumber trade with a main office to be located in Goshen. They bring substantial experience and expect success. Inter-Urban mail pouch now arrives by 7 30 A M increasing post office load. Frank Stamatz to open bakery department for Kolb grocery next week supplying bread and pastry to order. The Woodmen of the World hold a masquerade dance at McNaughton hall tonight starting at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Merritt
Longcliff Asylum
Elkhart
Ira D. Merritt
C. L. Mathias
Washington
Ira Osborn
Burt
Goshen
Frank Stamatz
Kolb Grocery
McNaughton Hall
Welcome Rice and other Indiana notices from 1899
Welcome Rice, who served 43 years as L E. & W. conductor, dies. Jefferson club of South Bend celebrates Jackson's birthday. Lawton auxiliary formed in LaPorte county. Indianapolis issued 23,253 bicycle licenses in 1899, 9,779 buggy licenses, 521 liquor licenses. W. Williams of LaPorte missing, suspected enticement. Fort Wayne school trustees abandon natural gas, switch to wood and coal due to low pressure. Mrs. Folsom seance ends after a fake materialization. further demonstrations canceled. Overland Limited on Chicago & Northwestern travels 50 miles in Iowa with no engineer. engineer dies after falling from cab. Crawfordsville council to review two years of wood and coal bids for gas company, threatening franchise forfeiture if refused. Chicago & Southeastern Railway pays $2,888.16 taxes, penalties, interest after long delinquency. Michigan City prison transfers third-class prisoners to second class. Warden Shideler notes improved order. Marion Chronicle reports Judge Brownlee decision on mortgage and tax-title lien precedence in Fairmount brick works case, McWhinney vs Conner, tax title secondary to mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Rice
Jefferson Club of
South Bend
Jackson
Lawton
LaPorte County
Indianapolis
W. Williams
LaPorte
Overland Limited
Chicago & Northwestern
Iowa
Crawfordsville
Chicago & Southeastern Railway Company
Taylor
Michigan City
Shideler
Marion Chronicle
James D. Conner
Wabash
MecWhinney
Conner
Brownlee
McWhinney
Unlucky 90 Year Old Man Found Semi Conscious In Osolo
Uncle Nat Newell of Osolo township, age 90, has been sick ten days. He left home last Monday and was found an hour later in a semi conscious state. The physician says he is aging bravely for his years. Also notes on church services, local events, wagons painted, a poultry show, and recent sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nat Newell
Osolo
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McLaughlin
Biliter Democrat
General Gordon
Savannah
D. E Maxwell
Florida Central & Peninsula Railroad
Mr. Allen
N.T. Perry
Battie
Misgen
Easley
E. P. Cunningham
Hawks
Hoffman & Brebayer
U. Glee Club
Review of the
Frederick Warner
Amelia Menges
Bristol
Warner
Clyde Castetter
Indiana
Lce
Mishawaka
South Bend Tribune
Dales
Hulwick’s
Lin
All
Simmons
Will
Elkhart Review
First
M. E. Church
A. V. Schomp
Moody’s Institute
Chicago
Schomp
Asher Preston
Drayman
A. E. Keith
Mr. Keith
Rhenbottom
Wakarusa
W. W. Hatch
Gregg
Philomathians
D. H. Hawka
Jesse Pletcher
Hoffman & Brookmyer
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