Judge Dodge Cleared of Contempt in Indiana Suit
Judge Dodge and attorney P L Turner faced the appellate court over the Shopert versus Indiana National bank case. The court found no contempt, ordering a mandate on the type of judgment to be entered, with interest questioned in the earlier proceedings. The Shopert deposit earns eight hundred eighty dollars in interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Dodge
P. L. Turner
Indianapolis
Appellate Court of
Indiana
Indiana National Bank
Horace Shopert
James D. Osborn
Elkhart
Osborn
Shepert
Shopert
Dodge
Indianapolis Star of Today
Circuit Court
Federal court bill dies in House Voters back tabling motion
The Indiana Federal Court bill failed in the House as opponents led by Representative Overstreet held the line. Barnhart spoke in his maiden opposition while Landis Rauch Dixon Adair joined the anti bill bloc. The tabling motion won 32 to 23 after a prior vote on engrossment went 32 nays to 21 yeas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Overstreet
Landis
Rauch
Dixon
Barnhart
Adair
Cheney
Mortuary notices for Zimmerman Conrad and Lantz
Mrs Ezra Zimmerman died last night at her home east of Wakarusa of septic peritonitis. Surviving are husband five children parents Barton and Edward High and Lucretia High. Funeral Saturday at 1 pm at the residence with burial in Yellow Creek cemetery. Mrs Edward Conrad of Grand Rapids died after long illness and paralysis following the birth of her son Edwin 17 years ago. Jerry Lantz died this afternoon at 78 at the home of F M Densey 874 North Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Ezra Zimmerman
Wakarusa
David High
Barton
Edward High
Lucretia High
Bartom High
Tiffin, O
Yellow Creek
Conrad
Edward Conrad
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chas. Shipman
Elkhart
Edwin Conrad
Lantz
Jerry Lantz
F. M. Densey
North Seventh Street
Farmers Institute to Be Held in Warsaw This Weekend
Kosciusko county farmers plan annual institute in Warsaw on Friday and Saturday. The notice highlights highlights meals offered by RuTon's and contrasts price with No. 3 junk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Kosciusko ‘County
Race for House Speakership Narrowing to Democrats Caucus
Indianapolis Jan 6 Special The speakership race between Thomas Honan of Seymour and James Garrard of Vincennes will end tonight with the Democratic House caucus. Both candidates claimed progress against the other amid renewed efforts in the final hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
House
Thos. Honan
Seymour
James Garrard
Vincennes
Lawmakers Debating Secret or Open Ballot for Senate
Democratic members of the legislature have not decided on whether to use a secret or open ballot in selecting a United States senator. John W. Kern and John H. Lamb favor an open vote. B. F. Shively is flexible. L. L. Ert Slack, Gustav V. Menzies and Edward G. Hoffman lean toward a secret ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
John W. Kern
John H. Lamb
B. F. Shively
LL. Ert Slack
Gustav V. Menzies
Edward G. Hoffman
Delegation to Boost Shively for U S Senator Seat
A large South Bend Democratic group heads to Indianapolis early next week to back Benjamin F. Shively in the U S Senate race. Supporters believe strong statewide turnout against Kern could secure Shively's victory, with prominent figures rallying to maximize this effort before next week's gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Indianapolis
Benjamin F. Shively
U. S
Shively
Kern
1909 Holiday Dates Summary
In 1909 the calendar notes July 4 as a Sunday, Christmas on a Saturday, New Year’s on a Saturday, Thanksgiving on a Thursday, Carnation Day for McKinley on Friday, Lincoln’s Birthday on Friday, Washington’s Birthday on Monday, Labor Day on Monday, and Memorial Day on Sunday.
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Washington
Malone Family Thanks Neighbors for Floral Tributes
James Malone and family thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses and the beautiful floral tributes during the illness and after the death of our dear wife and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Malone
Newspaperman Bud Hoover Dies at Rome City
Bud Hoover former city editor of a Wabash newspaper and later of the Hartford City News died Sunday night at the Kneipp sanitarium in Rome City. He was about thirty? years old. The obituary notes his long service in local journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud” Hoover
Hartford City News
Kneipp
Rome City
Plymouth Man Sees Low Bid For Niles Public Building
E. R. Wallace of Plymouth offered the lowest bid for the Niles Michigan public building project at 54,300 dollars, positioning him as the winning contractor among bidders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
E. R. Wallace
Niles, Mich
Rabid Dog Belongs to Nappanee Resident Killed
A dog owned by Conrad Kahler near Nappanee contracted rabies after a bite on another dog. Both animals were killed following the incident.
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Nappanee
Conrad Kahler
County Attorney Issues Opinion on Sheriff Fees
County Attorney James H State furnished the board of county commissioners a written opinion on sheriff fees under the fee and salary law. It holds the sheriff may draw $2 per diem for board and county council sessions in addition to regular pay, cannot collect for board of review or for serving notices as part of regular duties, and the board may reimburse the sheriff for jail accommodations within the appropriation. The dispute over sheriff fees has lasted a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. State
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Board of Review
Death of Amish Pioneer Seth Schmucker
Amish pioneer Seth Schmucker died at his home west of Nappa nee on Monday at 2 AM from pneumonia. Survived by two brothers, a sister, a second wife, 14 children, 56 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral was held at 9 AM and burial in Weldy cemetery. He came to Indiana from Ohio at age 12 and would have turned 70 on March 20. only Jonas Yoder was older among local Amish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Schmucker
Nappanee
Daniel
Christian Schmucker
Ohio
Aaron Hostetler
Sturgis
Mich
Weldy
Schmucker
Indiana
Jonas Yoder
Winter's Cold Wave Hits, Forecast to Dip Below Zero
The scene shifts to a severe cold spell as temperatures drop to nine degrees and a predicted further fall may bring first zero reading of winter. Forecasters say winter has arrived to stay, with a northwest gale aiding coal dealers who welcome the chill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Foot and Mouth Disease Reported Near Elkhart Farm
State health officials informed Dr. I W Short and Blix hart authorities that foot and mouth disease was present on the Gilbert Teeters farm west of Elkhart. G H Roberts toured the site after inspecting Go shen overnight and warned Teeters that a sick horse had been poisoned. The report stirred local excitement in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Short
Board of Health
Blixhart
Gilbert Teeters
Elkhart
G. H. Roberts
State Board of Health
Goshen
Roberts
Teeters
Special Meeting of Daughters of Rebekah Held at I O O F Hall
A special meeting of the Daughters of Rebekah was held last night in the I O O F hall. Mrs. Artie F. Andrews, president of the state assembly D of R, spoke and was followed by J L Harman of Elkhart district deputy. Members from Elkhart attended. After the meeting a social session with refreshments was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Rebekah
I. O. O. F. Hall
Artie F. Andrews
State Assembly
D. of R
J. L. Harman
Elkhart
Order
Pickpocket John Vogel Arrested in Chicago After Warsaw Scene
A pickpocket who gave the name John Vogel operated in Warsaw during a late October meeting where John W. Kern spoke at the opera house. He was later arrested and jailed in the county jail, and was arrested in Chicago again on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vogel
Warsaw
John W. Kern
Chicago
Everett Sues to Quiet Title in Concorde Township
Walter C. Everett, represented by Deahl & Deahl, files suit in Elkhart circuit court to quiet title to land in Concorde township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Everett
Deahl & Deahl
Elkhart
Concorde Township
Hawks Coal Co. Sole Agents For The Black Ravens Coal
The Hawks Coal Co. acts as sole agent for The Black Ravens Coal. The description claims the coal burns clean and ideal for use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Ravens
Hawks Coal Co
Brethren church to dedicate handsome new building
The First Brethren church at Clinton and Second streets will dedicate its enlarged structure next Sunday January 10 with morning and evening services led by Prof J Allen Miller of Ashland College. The 400 pews can seat 600 with chairs, and the $6000 cost aims to reflect well on church and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Brethren Church
Clinton and
Second Streets
J. Allen Miller
D. D
Ashland College
Ashland
Brethren Church
Colburn Trolly Track Co
Holyoke
Mass
Jacob Leedy
Blough Bros. & Mehl
Delno Kaser
Samuel Minnis
Frank Miller
Nymeyer
Hawks Electric Company
Alwine
Fort Wayne Glass Co
Murray Bros
Smith-Clark Company
A. S. Menaugh
A. R. Bemender
Andrew Sigerfoos
Amos Ulery
Reuben Shively
Wm. Trimmer
Girls Acted at the Jefferson for the Second Time
Clyde Fitch's three act comedy Girls was staged at the Jefferson for the second time last night by the same company as on the previous visit. The farce pleases country audiences with metropolitan humor and risqué moments handled in Fitch style. Bessie Toner Ethel Grey Terry Suzette Jackson Caroline Locke and H. S. Northrup led an adequate company as Shuberts produced a pleasant, well received show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Jefferson
Clyde Fitch
Fitch
Bessie Toner
Ethel Grey Terry
Suzette Jackson
Caroline Locke
H. S. Northrup
Shuberts
Farmer John Dill Struck by Falling Tree Branch Near Argos
John Dill a farmer near Argos was badly injured when a tree he was cutting fell as he returned to it. A large branch struck his shoulder and he was left helpless in the woods for two nights before rescue.
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John Dill
Argos
Mr. Dill
Church Building Planned With Grand Auditorium and Basement
The Goshen church unveils a 54 by 72 foot main structure with a full basement under the building divided into two apartments. The Sunday school assembly room measures 48 by 54 feet and the basement houses a modern ladies work room with hot and cold water, ventilation, and full facilities. The auditorium and lecture room boast golden oak finishes, a grand oak floor, and a raised choir platform with orchestra and chorus areas. Trustees Berkey and others expect to receive keys next Sunday. Rev Menaugh, Ulery, and Whitehead head the building committee and Rev Bench plans revival starting January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Heating and Plumbing Co
Clinton Street
Ram Berkey
A. S. Menaugh
Amos Ulery
Wm. Whitehead
G. W. Bench
Miss Clara Chartrand Weds Herbert Bucklen Jr in Chicago
Society notices announce the marriage of Miss Clara Chartrand daughter of Mrs R Watt Starr Elkhart to Herbert Bucklen Jr in Chicago. The brief item records the ceremony and names participating families and location.
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Clara Chartrand
R. Watt Starr
Elkhart
Herbert Bucklen, Jr
Chicago
Herman Miller Denied New Trial in 1907 Woodburn Murder
Herman Miller, convicted in June of last year for the murder of Marshal Columbus Croy at Woodburn, has his request for a new trial denied by Judge Edward O Rourke in the Allen circuit court. Within five days Sheriff Aaron Reichelderfer will transport him to Michigan City to begin a life term imposed by the jury.
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Herman Miller
Columbus Croy
Woodburn
Edward O’rourke
Allen
Aaron Reichelderfer
Michigan City
Goshen Glove Factory to Shutter After Chicago Orders
John Winter of the Goshen Eyelet company reports Chicago instructions to ship most machinery to that city, ending hopes of Goshen glove plant resuming. Former local manager Harry Asher has relocated to Chicago after the plant closed several months ago.
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John Winter
Goshen Eyelet Company
Chicago
Goshen
Harry Asher
Remains of Alfred Harter Arrive for Interment
Remains arrived from Endicott New York for interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery. Burial service conducted by Reverend M J Magor.
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Alfred Harter
Endicott
N. Y
Oak Ridge Cemetery
M. J. Magor
Hawks Coal Co Supplies Fire Safe Fuel
Fire from Black Raven coal heats intense, Hawks Coal Co offers supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Raven
The
Hawks Coal Co
Kandy Kitchen Announces 23 Cent Sale This Friday
A local notice highlights a 23 cent sale at the Kandy Kitchen on Friday. The brief item notes special pricing and event timing for shoppers.
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Kandy
Man seriously injured in woods after fall. limb may be amputated
An old bachelor, found two nights after a fall in the woods, suffered a broken collar bone and a leg fractured in three places. He lay without aid from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning, hungry and freezing, until a passerby named Shatford discovered him. He may recover if pneumonia is avoided, but amputation of the injured limb could be necessary.
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Shatford
Dill
Becomes Oklahoma Editor at Eden Paper
W C B Harrison accepts the editorship of a newspaper published at Eden Oklahoma while his family remains in Chanute Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
W. C. B. Harrison
Eden
Okla
Chanute
Kan
Judge fixes case of Ferguson arrested for intoxication
James Ferguson, a stranger, was arrested by Officer Berth for intoxication and paid $12 fine and costs. Mrs Constant B Grove hosted the Ladies Mite Society of St. Mark's Church in church parlors Thursday evening.
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Constant B. Grove
Ladies’ Mite Society of
St. Mark’s
M. E. Church
Wanted Hand for Plain Sewing and Shirt Waists
Help wanted notice for Mrs Herrold at 418 West Pike Street seeking a plain sewing and shirt waist maker. Also a young lady seeks a stenographer position by phone contact No 489. 2tp.
Big Ditch Case Settled After Seven-Year Fight
The Klein ditch case, long in court, was settled by agreement with Special Judge Henry A. Steis presiding. A $20,000 bond for the construction commissioner was approved, work to start soon. The remonstrators secured a $2,000 assessment reduction. The 11 mile ditch spans 27 square miles of land in St. Joseph and Marshall counties, with an estimated outlay of at least $40,000. Attorneys Miller Guy and Cyrus E. Pattee for petitioners and Stuart McKibbin and Demas D. Bates for remonstrators concluded the agreement.
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Henry A. Steis
South Bend
Mud River
St. Joseph and
Marshall
St Joseph County
Elkhart County
Supreme Court
Goshen
St. Joseph Superior Court
Circuit Court
Funk
Miller Guy
Cyrus E. Pattee
Stuart McKibbin
Demas D. Bates
Girls Found in Box Car Near Eneglewood
Chief I S Bank of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern telegraphed Mishawaka that three girls were found in a box car at Eneglewood claiming Mishawaka as home. Two aged about 16 and one about 18, tall and dark, said they aimed for Chicago and the red light district, having worked at Mishawaka Woolen Mfg Co and grown tired of Mishawaka life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S. Bank of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Company
Mishawaka
Eneglewood
Chicago
Red Light District
No Commander Elected by KOTM Committee
The K O T M committee meeting to select a successor to the late Great Commander Borden failed to reach agreement. A special review is planned likely in February. Committee members are J W Replogle and W H Mowbray.
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Borden
J. W. Replogle
W. H. Mowbray
Mystery of Ludlow Man Charles Edmunds Deepens
Clothing letters railway tickets and a photograph connected to the disappearance of Charles Edmunds Ludlow Pa and late of London Eng were found by Nat J Kline at a desolate site near North Webster Kosciusko county The coat was torn as if ripped by wolves or other wild animals
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Charles Edmunds
Ludlow
London
Eng
Nat J. Kline
North Webster
Kosciusko County
Shookman & Son Open New Grocery and Meat Market
M Shookman and Son will open tomorrow morning, occupying the Charnley room formerly used by the five and ten cent store. Mr Shookman invites all customers to visit the new quarters, noting it is one of the best rooms in the city.
Veterans groups to install officers Friday night
The G. A. R., W. A. C. and Spanish American War Veterans will install officers Friday night in the G. A. R. hall.
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G. A. R. Hall
Woman's magazines featured in Dodge list
A fragment notes Mrs Dodge and several titles including Woman's Home Companion St Nicholas new and McClure's with a $3 price in the periodical lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Woman's Home Companion
St. Nicholas
McClure’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congressman Barnhart
Mortuary Record
RuTon’s
Honan
Garrard
United Brethren Church
H. A. Steis
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