Escaped Paroled Felon Fires At Officer Bertch In Goshen
George Medlam, released from Michigan City men’s prison after minimum 1 to 3 years, returned to jail after an escapade last night when he fired at Night Officer Bertch while in the company of Mark Trainor. Medlam’s parole term ends Feb 3 and he cannot be held after that date. Trainor faces arraignment for habitual drunkenness. New cases filed include a suit against Charles W Butler. Court Park tree removal underway with a 75 year old mulberry rotted inside. Circuit Court actions: Leigh v Johnson dismissed, Hulwick v Stauffer venued, and a report ordered in Heffner & Co. assignment. Elkhart County reports a $39,000 treasury balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Medlam
Michigan City
Perry Searfoss
Goshen
Burris
Mediam
Bertch
Mark Trainor
Trainor
Medlam
A. Dausman
Hibbard, Spencer. Bartlett Co
Charles W. Butler
David Snively
Benton
Court Park
Fred Dailey
Kalamazoo
Mid
Gardner
Circuit Court
J. W. Leigh
Joshua Johnson
Mary A. Hulwick
Harlan A. Stauffer
Lagrange County
Heffner & Co
Silas Yoder
James M. Turner
David S. Drake
Levy B. Barnes
Elkhart County
Walter Culp Dies in Oliva Township at 28
Mortuary record notes Walter Culp died last Saturday in Oliva township at age 28. He had been an invalid for 12 years and was unable to walk. A Mennonite church member, he is survived by his father, two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Yellow Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culp
Walter Culp
Oliva Township
Mennonite Church
Yellow Creek
Mishawaka Man Sentenced After Assault Indictments
Simon Claeys of Mishawaka received a sentence of two to fourteen years in the St Joseph circuit court after being charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. Two separate cases were filed following two indictments by the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Claeys
Mishawaka
St. Joseph
Grand Jury
Rest room opens in Warsaw courthouse for farmers wives
The new women's rest room at the Warsaw courthouse has proven successful with 2,500 registrations since opening a year ago. Also notice Rogers & Wilson's window display for "Three Twins" and hardwood millwood cords at 12 inches, priced $1.60 per cord, per L. J. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Rogers & Wilson
L. J. Brooks
Former Marshal Breaks at Doors of Michigan City Prison
Herman Miller former Woodburn marshal convicted of murdering his successor is now an inmate at Michigan City Prison in Indiana. He began his life term Wednesday, was transported by Sheriff Reichelderfer of Allen County. He broke down when saying goodbye at the penitentiary, claiming innocence and awaiting public vindication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Herman Miller
Woodburn
Indiana
Reichelderfer
Allen County
Miller
Horses Dominated Elkhart County Trade In 1908
W O Elliott and George Mignery paid out 154 771 39 for horses from the State Bank of Goshen to farmers in Elkhart County. The horse buying business grew to large proportions despite automobiles. Demand for good horses remained high and prices strong, with 15 year gains of 100 to 150 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Elliott
Geo. Mignery
Elkhart County
William 0. Elliott
George Mignery
State Bank of
Goshen
Elkkhart County
Cold Wave Forecast Threatens Record Winter Cold
The Weather Bureau predicts another cold wave reaching the area by Sunday or tomorrow with temperatures falling below zero. Forecasters say January will be a cold month and ice dealers may profit. Dispatches from the far northwest note severe cold there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Far Northwest
Startling Defense Declares Beckmer Not Guilty In Embezzlement Trial
In St Joseph Superior Court the defense argues Thomas W Beckmer did not embezzle 7700.20 from the Valdalia railroad. Lawyers William A McInerny and J W MeInerny contend he spent the money giving rebates to large shippers to boost the line's business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Beckmer
Valdalia
William A. McInerny
J. W. MeInerny
St. Joseph Superior Court
Society Notes From South Bend Times
Mrs. Charles C. Herr hosted a Tuesday bridge afternoon with favors won by Mrs. William Willhide of Goshen and Mrs. Frederick A. Bryan along with guest Mrs. Louis M. Latta of Akron. Dainty refreshments followed. Latta returned home yesterday. Mrs. F. E. C. Hawks and Mrs. M. A. Vinneg attended a function in Elkhart honoring Mrs. S. L. Stevens of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Arthur hosted East Lincoln avenue guests for Mr. Arthur’s 58th birthday, with 20 covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Charles C. Herr
Bridge
William Willhide
Goshen
Frederick A. Bryan
Louis M. Latta
Akron
Latta
F. E. C. Hawks
M. A. Vinnege
Cyrus D. Roys
Elkhart
S. L. Stevens
Chicago
Roys
James A. Arthur
Lincoln Avenue
Mr. Arthur
Dunlaps Mutual Telephone Union Holds Annual Meeting in Pittsburg
The Dunlaps Mutual Telephone Union met at the Pittsburg schoolhouse and elected W. J. Bensecker H. L. Miller B Priser Jacob Paulus and Charles Schantz as directors. The group approved extending night service from 9:30 to 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlaps Mutual Telephone Union
Pittsburg
W. J. Bensecker
B. Priser
Jacob Paulus
Charles Schantz
Sick List at Goshen College and Visitors Depart
Sick List notes Miss Houck of Goshen college is ill with acute indigestion. Mr and Mrs Clyde Hover of Bangor Michigan, guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hover and Mr and Mrs Frank Gardner of Jefferson township, left for home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houck
Goshen College
Clyde Hover
Bangor, Mich
Elmer Hover
Frank Gardner
Jefferson Township
Furnished room for rent near central location
Rent available for a furnished room at 212 North Third Street near Bt Sanitary Meat Market at RuTon's. Includes modern conveniences and central location for easy access to nearby shops and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Third Street
RuTon’s
Garrett is Dry as DeKalb County Ends Saloons
DeKalb county entered the dry column as the last six saloons closed under the remonstrance. Three Auburn and three Garrett saloons folded by Wednesday. A year earlier Garrett had 14 saloons, now none. P F Behler was first to lose a license after challenging the remonstrance that began last February. The circuit court decision upheld the remonstrance and a supreme court ruling remains awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeKalb County
Auburn
Garrett
Clipepr
P. F. Behler
Behler
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Chas. Downend
Frank Sioverdale
Chester Munson Narrowly Escapes Death Near Warsaw
Chester Munson living east of Warsaw was struck by the Manhattan Limited while crossing Pennsylvania tracks on his way home. His horse was killed and his buggy demolished. He suffered three broken ribs, facial and hand injuries, with a shattered nervous condition. He was helped to Warsaw by farmer Benton Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Munson
Warsaw
Pennsylvania
Manhattan Limited
Munson
Benton Miller
Fair date meeting set in Kendallville to avoid clashes
All Northern Indiana fair associations plan a Kendallville meeting on Thursday February 4 to settle dates and prevent neighboring fairs from conflicting. The Elkhart county fair is scheduled for September 3 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kendallville
Elkhart County
Want Case Transferred to Superior Court Review
Attorneys Osborn Gallagher and McVey of LaPorte filed in the Indiana Supreme Court an application to transfer the disbarment case against LaPorte Mayor Lemuel Darrow and South Bend attorney John W. Talbot from the appellate court to the superior court for review. They contend the appellate court reversed the Birkhart circuit court and violated superior court precedents and that new questions of law were decided erroneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank FE. Osborn
James F. Galagher
William A. McVey
LaPorte
Indiana Supreme Court
Lemuel Darrow
John W. Talbot
South Bend
Superior Court
Birkhart
Runaway Spy Traced to War Dept Notice in 1908
Representative Barnhart confirms for Mrs Harriet Musselman of Rochester that her son who ran away from home was discharged from the army on a transport on November 20 1908. It is unclear when or where he may land to seek a return to Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Harriet Musselman
Rochester
War Department
Indiana
Week of Prayer Service at Presbyterian Church Tonight
The closing service of the Week of Prayer at the Presbyterian church is at 7 30 this evening. The topic is Family Religion with a talk titled An Inventory of the Home by the pastor. Mr Boileau will sing. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Evangelists Harris to Preach in Elkhart
Mrs. J. M. Harris, a well known Evanston Ind woman preacher, will lead a series of sermons at Trinity M E Church in Elkhart. She is to be accompanied by her husband who will oversee the music. The Harrises are among the region’s best known evangelists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
J. M. Harris
Evanston
Ind
Trinity M. E
Henry Krutz Wins Silver Cup at Elkhart Poultry Show
Henry Krutz of this city won the silver cup at the Elkhart poultry show for his blooded poultry exhibits. Krutz has long shipped poultry across the United States and led the field for best premiums in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Krutz
Elkhart
Rev Ogilvie Again Chosen as Elk hart Pastor
The Rev. A. A. Ogilvie, pastor of the First Congregational church in Elk Hart, has been selected for another year. He remains a popular figure in the community. Attend the shoe sale at Gilbert and Son's and note the variety of cheese at RuTon's.
Elkhart County Historical Society Elects Officers for New Year
The 13th annual meeting of the Elk hart County Historical Society was held with H. K. Bartholomew presiding. Officers elected: President H. K. Bartholomew First Vice President H. C. Hawks Secretary Wilber L. Stonex Treasurer Aaron Work Custodian A. E. Weaver. township vice presidents named. The president’s annual report urges more donations and preservation of relics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Historical Society
K. Bartholomew
Belaw
Dr. Herring
EH. C. Hawks
Wilber L. Stonex
Aaron Work
A. E. Weaver
Elkhart
O. L. Simmons
Jackson
John KE. Thompson
Benton
Rudolph Hire
Middlebury
John Walmer
Washington
John Garman
Concord
John Ellis
Teachers’ County Institute
J. A. Woodburn
Indiana University
Little Elkhart Temperance Society
A. F. Wilden
Earl Binkley
Henry Hazel
Goshen High School
Bivins
Goshen
News Printing Co
Request for Portraits and Local Reminiscences
In a formal note H S K Bartholomew urges continued collecting of portraits and relics for Elkhart county history. He calls for contributions from those who can provide portraits and asks for reminiscences from older residents to build a comprehensive county history. He hopes the project will grow for years and secure all existing data for preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Elkkhart County
Elkhart County
H. S. K. Bartholomew
Owed Rent Wages Suit in Osceola Court
On October 24 a suit for 148.60 was brought against the Lake Shore by Davis and Schaefer acting for Forrest Lear a former section hand at Osceola. The case heard in Justice Brumbaugh's Elkhart court resulted in a $40.90 judgment after deductions for $3 per month rent from Lear’s wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Davis & Schaefer
Forrest Lear
Osceola
Justice Brumbaugh
Elkhart
Miller, Drake and Hubbell
Lear
Annual Meeting Of Home Telephone Co In Elkhart
In Elkhart today the Home Telephone Co holds its annual meeting with a large stockholder turnout. Goshen delegates include William C. Peters C W Miller W L Shoots and James A Arthur. Officers and directors will be chosen this afternoon and substantial business of importance is transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Telephone Co
Elkhart
The
Home Company
Goshen
William C. Peters
W. Miller
W. L. Shoots
James A. Arthur
Girl of a Globe Trotter travels the world at eight years
Katherine Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs George Morgan of Chicago has spent about 300000 miles traveling with her parents eight years old and a pupil at St Marys Academy South Bend She has met Emperor William of Germany King Alfonso of Spain President Roosevelt Pope Pius and Cardinal Gibbons The girl was born in a hotel and spent most of her life in motion preferring travel to academy restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Morgan
George Morgan
Chicago
St. Mary’s Academy
South Bend
William
Germany
Alfonso
Spain
Roosevelt
Pope Pius
Cardinal Gibbons
Miss Morgan
Academy
Embalmer Clem Shoup Receives Indiana License
Clem Shoup of Undertaker Epic Culp yesterday received his Indiana state embalmer license after passing the examination. He previously earned an Illinois license, with grades high enough to secure Indiana licensure without further testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Shoup
Epic Culp
Indiana
Shoup
Illinois
Tour around the world letter reaches Manila from Hong Kong
C. C. Schaefer sends a card dated December 6 from Hong Kong while on a world tour. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schafer live two and a half miles northwest of the city and expect he sails that evening for Manila, where he may be at the time of this report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. C. Schaefer
Manila
Jacob Schafer
C. C. Schaefer
Hong Kong
China
Schaefer
Father of 19 children holds record for South Bend man
William King of South Bend, aged 82, is noted as the father of 19 children the youngest just five months old. He has been married three times, with ten children from the first wife, five from the second, and four from the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William King
South Bend
Main floor seats remaining for Three Twins at Jefferson
Limited main floor seats still available for the Three Twins show tonight at the Jefferson. Balcony is sold out and likely no seats will be vacant when the curtain rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jefferson
Divorce Granted in Circuit Court for McKinleys
In a circuit court session today Ralph McKinley was granted a divorce from Martha E. McKinley. The ruling formalizes the end of their marriage and closes their joint legal proceedings. The case details and any alimony or property arrangements were not specified in the available text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McKinley
Martha E. McKinley
Economy suspends meat market for shop reorganization
In planning to rearrange the first and second floors, The Economy temporarily suspends its meat market as grocery and meat operations move to better locations when changes take effect. Rev James Lawbury of Milford accepts a call to pastor the Methodist church at Topeka, succeeding Rev Butts who is ill in Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lawbury
Milford
Methodist Church
Topeka
Butts
Maryland
Wanted Man Who Understands Taking Care of Furnace
Classified note seeks a man capable of servicing a furnace. Apply at 119 West Clinton Street. Contact person Dr. Pek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Péek
Barnhart Opposes federal court bill in congress speech
A. W. Tracy reports from Washington that Representative Barnhart of Indiana fought the enlarged federal court bill in his first congress speech. He called the measure impractical and unnecessary, arguing it would increase expenses and fail to serve the people, noting sessions only twice yearly and Hammond’s location as a flaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. W. Tracy
National Capital
House
Barnhart
Indiana
Congress
Indianapolis
Hammond
Old Veteran Eckhart Passes Away at 87
John B. Eckhart a Civil War veteran and Kosciusko Post G A R member died at 4 30 am Thursday at his daughter Mrs W A Winebrenner s home He was in good health until a gradual decline He was 87 last month Survived by daughter and son Charles Eckhart who lives east of Warsaw Former Goshen resident of over 40 years he worked in the coopering trade The Warsaw Times notes his memory among older residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Eckhart
Kosciusko Post G. A. R
W. A. Winebrenner
Eckhart
Winebrenner
Charles Eckhart
Warsaw
Warsaw Times
Goshen
Chinese Inspector in Elk Hart Visits City
The Review notes a Chinese inspector Charles Tippleton observed in Elk Hart with Sgt. George H. Whiteman. Wong Lee, once employed by the government, was seen last week. his current ties remain unclear. It is suspected he may be acting for Chinese interests connected to past activities, with alleged knowledge of routes from El Paso to Detroit and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
George H. Whiteman
Charles Tippleton
Wong Lee
Uncle Sam
el Paso
Texas
Detroit
Canada
No Change Likely on Postmaster Patron Dictionary Bill
John C. Boss of Bikhart, a brickmaker supplies maker, asked Representative Barnhart to back a law forcing postmasters to compile and maintain an up to date dictionary list of all patrons of each office for manufacturers. Congress will likely not agree. The current law forbids postmasters from sharing such lists and there is little chance of a change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Boss
Bikhart
Barnhart
United States
Congress
Hartranft Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Oscar Hartranft of Bristol celebrated their fiftieth anniversary on Wednesday The couple note better meats available locally since Elkkhart Packing Co began operations in town after 23 years residence in the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hartranft
Bristol
Elkkhart Packing Co
Wanted Furnished Rooms for Light Housekeeping
Mr and Mrs Michael Trish celebrated their golden wedding at Milford on Christmas in a brief local item. The notice mentions a furnished rooms request addressed to The Democrat care of R with light housekeeping needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Michael
Trish
Milford
For Sale A Good Safe Cheap at Gil ber t Son s Shoe Store
A terse for sale notice promotes safety and value at Gilbert and Son's shoe store with emphasis on a good safe cheap item. No dates or names beyond the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil‘bert & Son
Indiana Governor Hanly Delivers Temperance Farewell Message
Indiana Governor J Frank Hanly's final message to the legislature urges temperance. He cites figures claiming liquor fuels 25 percent insanity 23 percent poverty and 50 percent crime and calls for eliminating alcohol as a beverage while defending local option law passed last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Senate
House
Double header Century trains on Lake Shore for winter
Lake Shore officials decided to run double header Century trains during heavy winter weather using two engines both east and west. The move aims to reduce lateness and curb passenger rebate expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Three Twins Arrive in City With Large Company
Big Company led by Joseph M. Gaites brings 75 workers from Saginaw via Big Four. Five extra cars moved gear to Jefferson stage as transfer men haul a huge amount of equipment. Production touted as among the era’s largest, with seats selling fast for tonight’s Kalamazoo show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Gaites
Saginaw
Mich
Jefferson Stage
Goshen
Kalamazoo, Mich
Michigan City
Deserter John Rarick Captured in St Joseph Michigan
John Rarick of South Bend deserted his wife while she visited her son in Franklin Pennsylvania. Police apprehended him at St Joseph Michigan and he is jailed in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe
John Rarick
South Bend
Franklin
St. Joseph
Mich
Local residents arrive and depart on midweek visits
Charles McGary of Middlebury and Harlan A. Stuffer arrived in Goshen on business, George R. Harper went to South Bend, and Wayne Anglin of Warsaw attended the Werner will case proceedings. Anson Smith of Deshler visits his brother Ham Smith family, and several others travel to Chesterton, Indianapolis, New Paris, and Elkhart for funerals, visits, or returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGary
Middlebury
Harlan A. Stuffer
George R. Harper
South Bend
Wayne Anglin
Warsaw
Werner Will
Goshen
Anson Smith
Deshler, O
Ham Smith
W. F. Young
BE. A. Kerring
Syracuse
Chesterton
C. D. Tiedemann
Elkhart
Milwaukee
Topeka
Bessie Blough
Shen
B. D. Smoker
Enochlery
Gen. Wagner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mortuary Record
Kae
Gilbert & Son’s
RuTon
Historical Society
Hanly
RuTon's
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