Fuller wife murder case draws record crowd at inquest
Develops case with readings from the coroner's inquest and testimony from ex sheriff Manning and Deputy Chatten. Witnesses describe Fuller's affairs and money exchanges while police examine the scene, harness, and pocket knife. Trial expected to extend into next week with defense opening Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
John Hecock
Manning
Chatten
Wolfe
Baker Home
Mack
Syracuse
Miles
Charles J. Smith
Pinkerton
Chicago
Detroit
Potts
Turner Cross
R. E. Chatten
Marshall
Sheriff Chatten
Sears
Gardner
Loreny Fetzer
Mgr
Deahl Cross
Chattan
Rudolph Hire
Johnson
Lorenz ‘Fetzer
Fuller House
Sandusky Cement Plant Threatened by New Syracuse Bill
The Syracuse Register argues a bill to dredge marl lakes exceeding 640 acres will doom Sandusky Portland Cement Co and end local development. It notes Syracuse’s growth from 600 to 2000, praises water and sewer improvements, and warns Goshen’s economy would suffer without the plant. The piece frames the bill as a drastic blow to regional industry and communities reliant on marl dredging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Syracuse Register
Sandusky Portland Cement Co
Register
Stroh
Ind
Wawasee
Goshen
Poultry Show Nears Close With Wide Prize Awards
The poultry show ends tonight after a day of awards across classes including Cornish Indian Games Buff Cochin Bantams and Leghorns. Winners include Lincoln Cory I W Smith Tony Green and J A Zollinger with a state Silver Cup going to Will Schadt. The event features a white coffee dog on display attracting many spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. White Orpingtons
Lincoln
Cory
I. W. Smith
Tony & Green
I.W. Smith
Lincoln Cory
R. G. Brown
Noble Poultry Farm
A. A. Waterman
S. C. Buff Orpingtons
Will Schadt
Pullet
Otis Zollinger
S. C. Black Orpingtons
Henry ‘Williamson
M.long
M. Long
Guy
Curious Farmers Gather at Court House for Fuller Trial
At 6 o clock this morning about 100 farmers waited for the court to open for the Fuller Wife murder trial. They planned to keep seats all day with lunches, as crowds grow before the 9:30 a.m. start. Some brought many bicycles for timely seating. order threatened to close doors if the crowd grows unruly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Fuller
Illness Report From Goshen Area
Sick list notes Mrs George Hay improved after weeks of nervous trouble Elmer E Simmons near Goshen in critical condition Mrs Henry Bemenderfer gradually worsening Sam Horn critically ill with stomach trouble
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hay
Elmer E. Simmons
Goshen
Middlebury Road
Henry Bemenderfer
Browing
Sam “Horn
Firemen in Elkhart Discuss Decrease
City fire department officials in Elkhart are discussing ways to reduce staffing or spending. Proposals focus on lowering overtime costs and consolidating services to maintain response times amid budget pressures.
Seventeen Workers Seek Back Pay for Block Cleaning Case
Seventeen men employed by A B Keith reportedly cleaned the Jefferson block fire ruins yesterday and claim they were paid 15 cents per hour, far below 174 cents. Another force is at work today as Miss Barrison in Elkhart leads a district-wide effort. A top season musical play is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB
Keith
Jefferson
Russia Lecture Delights Irwin Audience At Opera House
Frank R. Roberson spoke on Russia at the Irwin opera house drawing a large attentive crowd. Over 200 photographic views illustrated places, buildings, and figures while he praised the czar, contrasted Gorky and Tolstoi, and urged reforms. The next lecture is set for Feb 1 at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Roberson
Irwin Opera House
Russia
Czar
Maxim Gorky
Leo Tolstoi
Bob Taylor
Goshen
Society Happenings Highlight Local Visits and Parties
Miss Louise Heatwele hosted the Cooking Club at 111 South Fifth Street in compliment to Hyelyn Hawks and Florence Abbott as they spend vacation at home before returning to Northampton Massachusetts for school. Helen Hubbell Louise Beane and others held a dancing party in McNaughton Hall with Imperial Orchestra performing twenty numbers. guests included Elliott Felt Clark Loren Hoover Miriam Proctor Lillian Spohn Irma Stevens Ethelyn Gardner Hazel Knapp Don Knapp Cole Peninsylvania Allen Ragsdale May Graham from Pueblo. Special church notices detail week of prayer across four churches, communion at Reformed church, Wells Memorial Lutheran preaching, First English Lutheran services, North Side Methodist at new parsonage, Kings Herald Band, New Year sermon German Baptist church at 10:30 with no evening service, Trinity Lutheran schedule with quarterly meeting and Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Heatwele
South Fifth Street
Hyelyn Hawks
Florence Abbott
Northampton
Mass
Aes
Hélen Hubbell
Louise Beane
McNaughton Hall
Imperial Orchestra
Elliott Felt
Mr. Clark
Loren Hoover
Miriam Proctor
Lillian Spohn
Irma Stevens
Elkhart
Ethelyn Gardner
Valparaiso
Hazel
Don Knapp
Bristol
Mr. Cole
Peninsylvania
Reformed Church
Wells Memorial Lutheran Church
Burket
A. C. Anda
North Side Methodist Church
Kings, Herald Band
German Baptist Church
The
Trinity
Luthern Church
Local Health Notes Mention Several Ailing Residents
The report notes Mrs Herendeen is critically ill and Mrs Leiguty is ill at her sister’s home on Plymouth Avenue. Mrs Stevens shows continued improvement. Prof SD Brunk, a college music instructor, is convalescing and aims to resume duties. Samuel Stutsman, west of the city, is in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herendeen
Leiguty
Charles Barry
Plymouth ‘Avenue
Stevens
SD. Brunk
Samuel ‘Stutsman
West of the. City
Syracuse Cement Plant Closure Persists
Unclear OCR fragment suggests the Syracuse cement factory remains closed despite expert efforts or statements about dredge and pumping. No clear dates or entities beyond Syracuse appear.
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Syracu
Mutual Aid Association Elects Officers for New Year
At the Elk hart County Mutual Aid Association annual meeting in the council chamber, officers were elected for the coming year. President D A Whitehead, Vice President C P Yoder, Secretary S A Joover, Treasurer Henry Zigler, with a slate of directors including J L Mishler I L Berkey Newton Nusbaum J F Stillwell Sol Mishler A S Menaugh Harvey Ulery D A Reed W F Mendel J W Smith I Morningstar Louis Stouder Reuben Phillips M E Hochstettler A G Snyder G W Snyder M J Yoder J R Hess Frank Hult Louis Seachrist O N Page P G Horner W J McConnell. This marks Whitehead’s 12th consecutive election and Hoover’s 11th term as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Mutual Aid Association
Council Chamber
D. A. Whitehead
C. P. Yoder
S. A. Joover
Henry Zigler
York
J. L. Mishler
Clinton
I. L. Berkey
Middlebury
Newton
Nusbaum
Benton
J.f.stillwell
Jackson
Sol Mishler
Elkhart
A. S. Menaugh
Jefferson
Harvey Ulery
Washington
D. A
Reed
Osolo
W.F. Mendel
Concord
J. W.smith
Harrison—I. Morningstar
Union Louis Stouder
Locke
Reuben Phillips
Olive—M. E., Hochstettler
Bango
A. G. Snyder
Cleveland
G. W. Snyder
Lagrange Co
M. J. Yoder
Kosciusko
J. W. Whitehead
J. R. Hess
Noble
Frank Hult
Louis Seachrist
Marshall
O. N. Page
St. Joseph
P. G. Horner
Whitley
W. J. McConnell
Mr. Whitehead
Mr. Hoover
Court notices and lawsuits at the courthouse
Receiver discharged for Specialty Case Co after bond of 1500. Jacob Tobias and David Zemans sue Elkhart Brass Mfg Co for 501.82 on a 500 check dated December 24, 1906. Varney Electrical Supply sues Brice Reed and Hornbeck for 248. International Harvester Co sues Arbuckle Ryan for a husker and corn shredder worth 90 plus 50 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Estes
Specialty Case Co
Charles Lantz
Jacob Tobias
David M. Zemans
Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co
Varney Electrical Supply Company
Brice H. Reed
H. S. Hornbeck
International Harvester Co
Arbuckle Ryan Company
Spiritual Lecture by J. Elwood Draws Fair Audience
Last evening at Foresters Hall spiritual lecturer Will J Elwood presented a logical case for Spiritualism. He argued the Bible as history of spiritual phenomena and drew parallels with ancient and modern manifestations. A second lecture is set for tonight at 7 45 in the same hall with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Elwood
Foresters Hall
Elwood
Foresters’ Hall
Leidner and Hascall’s
Refused to Qualify for Concord Township Advisory Board
Everett Goldthwait former Elkhart mayor and Capt. R. T. Chamberlain, elected to Concord township advisory board, refused to qualify. Existing members Wm. Bruffman and Charles E B Walley will continue. The board will meet next Tuesday to audit the books of Trustee Puterbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett “Goldthwait
Elkhart
Has New Marriage Records Broke Records in St Joseph Mich
County Clerk Miners closed the records for 1906 showing 1 763 marriage licenses, 215 more than the previous year, as Gretna Green style records run in St Joseph Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Gretna Green
Pacing Mare Bought by Baumann from Powers and Misener
C Baumann purchased four horses from Powers and Misener of Wakarusa. The mare Shejis is described as a fine animal and Baumann says he is proud of her.
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C. Baumann
Powers & Misener
Wakarusa
Shejis
de Baumann
Girls' Wanted at Apple Shirt Mfg Co
Help wanted notices seek experienced steady female workers for Apple Shirt Manufacturing Company. Positions laboring in production with applicants expected to be reliable and proficient. Apply at the factory or send credentials for employment consideration.
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Libby Fuller
Mary E. Hecock
Jim
Merritt
Hecock
Mrs. Fuller
Heeock
Deahi
Cosmo Bridge
John Melvin Weaver
Albert Strayer
Fuller Farm
Hecetck
Weaver
al Strayer
Rebecca Hilbish
Mr. Strayer
Strayer
Charles Garringer
Charles Gerringer
Myre
Garringer
Jerry Herrold
Elizabeth Fuller
Lewis Fuller
Lewis ‘Fuller
Maller
J. B. McConnell
George Held
Plymouth Rocks
Ed Risser
N. McCullough
Lewis Price
Dark
Brahmas
J. A. Zollinger
Cockerel
Jno. McKibben
Hen
Elihart
Society News
Mutual.aid Association
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