Dr Edmands Not Guilty After Weeklong Trial
The jury in the case of the state versus Dr Summer A Edmands returned a not guilty verdict after more than twenty hours of deliberation over a weeklong trial in Goshen. Foreman George A Fisher announced the acquittal as courtroom applause broke out, ending a tense effort to reach any verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer
Edmands
Vanfleer
Vanfleet
Dr. Edmonds
George A. Fisher
Washington Township
Edaugmds
Osuely Ceierab
Gosaen Ane
Rdainds
Collins Perkins Trial Involving Goshen Men Heard
Eddie Collins and Charles Perkins face a court hearing on alleged violations of the ignor law. The trial will proceed with testimony from Michigan City visitors Miller and Walters, who are detained on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edddie Collins
Bar Tercher
Charles Perkins
Hares CC
Miller
Frederick Wilters
Michigan City
Walters
Caunts
Mortuary notices from Thayer and Fisher families
Eliza Thayer wife of a Nappanee dentist died of cerebral hemorrhage at 42. Survived by husband and sister Mrs Samuel Smeltver of Nappanee. William Ho Fisher of Tivelock died after six weeks of bear trouble aged 64. Survived by wife three sons two daughters, six grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters. services at home Friday at 2 under Masonic auspices. interment Oak Ridge. John W Hanan of LaGrange ill with throat trouble will travel to New Mexico and Arizona for relief, may be accompanied by Mrs Hanan, after visiting Washington, D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer Eliza Thayer
Nappanee
Eliza Somer
Samuel Smeltver
Fisher William Ho Fisher
Tivelock
North Miln Street
Selinggrove
Snyder County
Ile
Edwin C
James A
Allen QO. Fisher
John Huffman
S. R. Page
Goshen
Selinsgrove
J. A. Sumwalt
G. W. Reach
Oak Ridge
John W. Hanan
Lagrange
New Mexico
Arizona
Will Retain Mileage Books Advertising Policy 1906
The S. S. M. S. company announces that for 1906 it will retain advertising mileage books issued as editorial transportation for many years. This leaves the Pennsylvania as the only road paying cash for its advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Real estate loans abstracts by George R Harper oe ge
Abstracts of real estate loans listed under George R Harper and associated entries provide notice of charges, parcels, and parties involved. The notices reflect property transfers and encumbrances recorded in local registries during the period, detailing names, locations, and lien amounts where legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R, ‘Harper
Old Citizen William E Manrow Dies After Illness
William E Manrow died at his Goshen home after months with Brights disease. Born May 25 1835 near Massillon Ohio he moved to Goshen in 1860 and ran hardware and contracting businesses with partners before retirement. Survived by wife Nancy six children Nathan and Charles among them, several siblings and a stepson of South Bend. A longtime Methodist, funeral at the local church Friday afternoon at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Manrow
Eighth
Jefferson Streets
Bright
William Eldredge Manrow
Massilon
Ohio
Scotland
Goshen
Massillon
Snobarger
Beeson
William Norton
Mr. Brubaker
Cottage Avenue
Jefferson Street
Nathan Manrow
Nancy H. Schilling
Silon
Mareh Toltod
Isaac Newton
Wiltliam Staunton
Nathan Westes
Charles Alousoe
Archibald
Nathan
Charles
Washington, Pa
Jennie Smith
South Bend
Bennett
Wabasa
Noble
San Diego
Cal
Crider
North Manchester
al Son
Hammond
Columbus, CO
Methodist Church
Former Prosecutor Hile Files Fee Claim in Edmands Case
William B. Hile of Elkhart, once prosecutor in the odth judicial dis enite, filed with Stade Dodge a bill for services in aiding the prosecution of Dr S A Edmands. The court allowed him 150, though Prosecutor Duff did not take charge. Hile, recently replaced by William Heifa ff of Lac e Vallee, was promptly paid, despite objections from new and old attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Hile
Elkhart
William Hefiaff
Lace Vallee
Stade Dodge
S.A. Edmands
Duff
Hille
Court actions and disputes at Goshen district court
Estate of Charles Hamuoud Murray and Jessie Varras Spence filed final reports with guardianship matters. Emma Kaufman requested appointment of ALS. Mary Lehman and others named as heirs in guardianship. Miner heirs of Edward Tl Pang listed. Harvey Mowry arrested for provoking cousin Frank Mowry and paid 113 dollars in fines. New cases include Roh rer and Sarah Cutter versus Emma M. Long and Minnie Whitehurst to partition real estate worth 1 So in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamuoud
Murray
Jessie Varras Spence
Marek Oth Ferate
Valentine Misater
Henry Mishler
Emma Kaufman
Samuel Bo Troop
Justice Whisler
Harvey Mowry
Jenton
Frank Mowry
Tech
Goshen
Church & Shaw
Mary FE
Rohrer
Sarah J. Cutter
Emma M. Long
Minnie C. Whitehurst
Elkhart
Rare Example of Honesty in Elkhart Review
A farmer north of town received a remittance for a debt tied to the sender’s grandfather from over 40 years ago. The heir, unaware of the debt, says the payment confirms rare honesty. The Southern woman who sent the money is reported to be wealthy.
Nothing it It deputy warden reports no fish crime
Deputy Game Warden Rigney returned from Mishawaka saying he investigated a reported illegal catch in the St. Joe River and found nothing to substantiate the claim. The officer stated there is no illegal activity to pursue.
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Rigney
Mishawaka
St. Joe River
Disbarment Case In Goshen Involving Mayor Darrow
Judge Dodge orders secrecy on 449 names for struck jury in disbarment case against Mayor Darrow City Attorney Worden and South Bend attorney Talbot. Trial set for Monday, defense may drop struck jury demand, and local details remain scarce as attorneys prepare and court scrutinizes past conduct.
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Darrow
John Worden
LePorte
John W. Talbot
South Bend
Dodge
Muavor Darrow
Worden
LaPorte County
St. Joseph
Goshen
Greene Denies Story In Goshen Postmaster Case
Washington special says Civil Service Commissioner Henry F Greene rejects a Indianapolis paper tale that his pursuit of Goshen Postmaster Sherwin was spurred by ex Congressman Joel P Heatwole. Greene calls the story baseless and says he does not know Heatwole nor communicate with him on any subject.
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Washington, D. C
Civil Service
Henry F Greene
Indianapolis
Sherwin
Goshen
Joel P. Heatwole
Minnesota
Elkhart County
Mr. Greene
Mr. Heatwole
Early convention feared as unfit men seek tickets
A Goshen late February to early March Republican county convention faces fear of nominating notoriously unfit men. Contenders include Wilson Roose for county chairman and W. Fleming for county clerk. Competition among records, auditors, treasurer, sheriff, and other offices sparks concern over character and ability. Roosevelt’s 1904 Elkhart County win cited as risk if weak candidates are chosen.
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Goshen
New County Central Committee
Jefferson Theatre
Wilson Roose
Elkhart
David W. Neidig
Plymouth
Joan B. Moorman
Knox
Roosevelt
Elkhart County
Republican Party
Commercial Exchange Discusses Liberty Soap Co Plan
A forenoon meeting of the Commercial Exchange considered a proposal from Liberty Soap Company of Chicago. Attendees heard about the business scope and viewed product samples, with favorable impressions on quality and industrial prospects for Goshen. Commissions were appointed to visit Chicago works and report back with recommendations.
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Commercial Exchange
Exchange Rooms
Liberty Soap Company
Chicago
Exchange
Redhetfer
Odn
Lmowreux
Liberty Soap Co
Lonny
Deserter Hare Arrested After Garrett Affair
Wilbur Hare was brought from Auburn to the county jail after deputies seized him in Garrett. A warrant dated last June led to his capture as he faced claims of desertion from his Nappanee wife and child. Hare, employed by B and A railway, denies deliberate desertion and will be defended by E A Dausman. he is well known in Nappanee.
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Wilbur Hare
Auburn
Garrett
Chatten
Nappanee
Hare
E. A. Dausman
Fort Wayne & South Bend Air Line Advances
Contractors reach Fort Wayne after surveying the proposed route from South Bend and securing franchises in all towns along the line. The new board of directors includes B. F. Shively of South Bend as president and several notable executives from Nappanee, Churchs, Cromwell, Syracuse, Warsaw, Chicago and Fort Wayne.
Wizard of Oz bows at Grand Opera House Chicago
The farewell week of The Wizard of Oz at the Grand Opera House Chicago fills houses with enthusiastic spectators. This is the fourth Chicago visit of the exuberant extravaganza, now its most successful. Montgomery and Stone as the Tin Woodman and Scarecrow delight local audiences with nightly applause lingering after performances.
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Grand Opera House
Chicago
Montgomery and Stone
Indiana Harbor railroad to open January 22
The Indiana Harbor railroad will be opened formally on January 22 for business, freight and passenger service. It links the Big Four at Danville with Chicago, has been built rapidly, and is a Vanderbilt property.
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Indiana Harbor Railroad
Danville
Chicago
Vanderbilt
Whitney Bros Quartet Delights Citizens Lecture Concert at Jefferson
The Whitney Bros Quartet presented vocal numbers only before a large Jefferson audience. One quartet reader contributed pleasing selections, and the crowd enjoyed the entertainment. Opie Reid is scheduled next for the Citizens Lecture Course on Tuesday evening January 23.
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Whitney Bros. Quartet
Citizens Lecture Course Association
Jefferson
Four Brothers
Opie Reid
Skating Thrives as Crowds Pack the Rink
Skating shows peak excitement with great crowds and lively race action behind the ice houses. The ice is described as exceptionally clear and nearly transparent, drawing consistent evening attendance.
Veteran Big Four conductor may retire on pension
The Wabash Plain Dealer reports Captain Samuel Boughter, a longtime Big Four conductor, may be pensioned. He is over seventy and has served the railroad nearly its entire operation, with trainmen noting his veteran tenure.
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Samuel Boughter
The
Wabash Plain Dealer
Big Four
Boughter
Sick List Details Incomplete Report
Fragmentary note references ex sheriff John H. Wetsch Aaron and a list of names. Readable details are limited. no clear event, date, or location established in the text.
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John H.wetsch
Aaron
Publican Party Faces Moral Campaign Threat in Elkhart County
The text warns that if certain names appear before delegates on the ticket, a moral campaign will begin in Elkhart County and decency will be demanded. It hints at an independent ticket forming without partisan ties if objectionable individuals advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publican Party
Elkhart County
Electric Show in Chicago Promises Brisk Display of Innovations
Chicago prepares a 30000 square foot electric exhibit at the Coliseum with President Roosevelt opening via wireless White House message. Edison will greet Chicago similarly. The event features electric cooking, telephone exhibits, novelty displays, and a Ben Franklin Day celebration. Weil's band will perform daily.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
White House
Thomas A. Edison
Menlo Park
Great Coliseum
Ben Franklin
Northwestern Electrical Association
United States
Weil
St. Louis
Rev D L Reese Resigns Pastorship for Health Rest
Rev D L Reese formerly of this city and longtime pastor of Lutheran churches at Whitestown and New Augusta resigns his pastorate due to ill health. He suffers nervous prostration and needs rest while he contemplates future plans and expects to return to ministry when health improves.
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D. L. Reese
Whitestown
New Augusta
Mr. Reese
Northern Indiana Deaths Report Rendered
Abram Huston died at South Bend at an unnamed age. Mrs. G W Longworth died at St Joseph hospital Fort Wayne. Frederick Schmuck died at Albion at 72, Civil War veteran. Mrs Ophelia Massey wife of Dr T F Massey formerly of New Carlisle now Madareville Ind dead. Mrs Nancy Burt 66 formerly Mrs J N Pord later wife of J A Burt and sister of Frank Little formerly of Goshen died at Mishawaka from paralysis. Miss Ethel Pierce daughter of Rev and Mrs Thomas G Fierce died at Waveland Ind from bronchitis after years of illness.
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Abram Huston
South Bend
G. W. Longworth
St. Joseph Hospital
Fort Wayne
Frederick Schmuck
Albion
Ophelia Massey
T. F. Massey
New Carlisle
Madareville
Inud
Nancy Burt
J. N. Pord
J. A. Burt
Frank Little
Goshen
Mishawaka
Ethel Pierce
Thomas G. Fierce
Ligonier
Waveland
Elkhart County Court elects officers in city chambers
The Elkhart County Court met in the law chambers of Zook and Jay and elected officers including County Chairman Oscar Jay and County Treasurer Chester M. McDowell. Ira R. Albright was chosen as County Recorder. McDowell is also a delegate to the state court with Daniel J. Troyer as the alternate for the Indianapolis session on February 13.
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Elkhart
Goshen Milling to occupy Hawks-Gartner building by Feb 1
The Goshen Milling Co expects to be in its new Hawks-Gartner building offices by February 1. Hawks Hardware will not move before March 1. Interior finish work is underway and some office rooms remain unfinished.
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Goshen Milling Co
Hawks-Gartner
Hawks Hardware Company
Finishing Work Planned for Sanders Hay Neldig Building
A crew will finish business rooms and offices in the Sanders Hay Neldig building by about February 15. The work is being rushed to complete the project quickly.
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Sanders-Hay Neldig
Suspect He Is Sleuth Sent To Elkhart As Governor’s Detective
A stranger, Jamames Adams, is jailed in Elkhart on intoxication charges. Officials believe he may be a detective sent by Gov. Hanly to investigate reform efforts in the town. His identity remains unclear, but the notion of him being a sleuth is common. William Sanders was fined $50 and costs for assaulting Cassius Reynolds and jailed in Goshen. Twins born to Mr and Mrs Charles Stevenson in Elkhart, a boy and girl. the daughter died shortly after birth.
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Fievrag
W. Fleming
Elkhart
Fleming
Batchelor
Nappanne
Stephen Evans
Benton
Ellsworth Vares
Middlebury
W. C. Ellis
Goshen
Edward Kelly
Police Silvers
W. H. Roth
EE. W. Hess
W. H. Rood
Harrison Township
Charles A. Davis
Jamames Adams
Gov
Hanly To
William Sanders
Cassius Reynolds
Sanders
Charles Stevenson
Selection of Thirteenth District Chairman and Executive Picks
The Plymouth Independent reports on the choice of 3. N. Stevens as chairman of the Thirteenth district democratic committee. Samuel Ralston was the foregone alternative, with O’Brien receiving seven first place votes and two second choices. On the third ballot O’Brien won, and Stevens moved to unanimity. Kirby Risk backed the motion, carrying it without dissent. Stevens later appointed Henry A. Barnhart and James Fletcher to the district executive committee.
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Stevens
Samuel Ralston
O'Brien
Ralston
O’brien
Kirby Risk
Lafayette
Henry A. Barnhart
Pochester
James Fletcher
Koox
Richland township resident dies of paralysis at 54
Mrs. devi W. Treese, age 54, dies suddenly at home in Richland township Dekhall county from paralysis. Jacob Knee dies Monday in Pierstown after 12 years of total paralysis and blindness. Bluf ton Presbyterian votes to elect two women trustees Mrs. W L Kiger and Mrs. Harry Deam. George W. Snell of Whitley county to serve as Dunkard pastor near Havana Cuba after long Whitley church service.
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Devi W. Treese
Richland Township
Dekhall County
Jacob Knee
Pierceton
Presbyterian Church
Blufton
W. L. Kiger
Harry Deam
George W. Snell
Whitley County
Cuba
Dunkard
Havana
Snell
Wanted to Whip Lawyer in Elkhart Case
George Evans an irate witness and charged with knowing something concerning Newton Cochran stealing brass from Sam Weiner in Elkhart threatened to whip Ira H Church an Elkhart lawyer when the case came up before Judge Raymer and Church intimated that Evans stole brass Cochran was given 10 days in jail and fined 10 He is now in jail here.
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George Evans
Newton Cochran
Sam Weiner
Elkhart
Ira H. Church
Raymer
Church
Evans
Cochran
Milford Domestic Invasion Sparks Scandal
A Milford man returned home to find a stranger inside his house. The intruder fled with little clothing while the husband assaulted his wife and knocked out several teeth. Police may uncover a broader scandal as arrests are pursued.
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Milford
Logansport Loses Bid for Northern Indiana District Court
The Cass county bar’s plan to host the northern Indiana district court in Logansport has been dropped. After several days with no new developments, the effort appears to be over and no fresh actions are reported.
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Logansport
Cass County
Indiana District Court
Congress
Elected Directors Named at City National Bank
Stockholders last night elected F. B. C. Hawks, D. A. Sanders, Haines Egbert, B. C. Hubbell and C. J. Garvin as directors. Officers to be elected on January 18.
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City National Bank
F. B. C. Hawks
D. A. Sanders
Haines Egbert
8. C. Hubbell
C. J. Garvin
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Edmands
Mortuary Record
W. E. Manrow
Hile
Dr. S. A. Edmands
Probate Court
Elkhart Review
Laporte
Harn Dueck
Hicker & Wolfe
Darrow-Worden-Talbot
Sie Wan
John Talbot
Osborne, McVey and Gallagher
Richter
Burson and
Nye
Pulaski and
Starke
Hickey
Winamune
Greene
Story
South Bend & Fort
OD. L. Reese
Indiana
Hanly
the Forks
Barnhart and Fletcher
3. N. Stevens
Thirteenth District
Democratic Committee
Sawa
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