No Struck Jury Demanded In Disbarment Case Withdrawal
Defense in the Darrow Worden Talbot disbarment case withdrew a request for a struck jury under the act. The results panel will be used for trial with likely acceptable jurors. most regular panelists are farmers and defense favors city residents. Witnesses for trial are ready as of Monday. amendment filed in related Indiana Railway case seeks removal of East Lincoln tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow-Worden-Talbot
EF. A. Dausman
WW. 4 Traver
Goshen
Indiana Railway Company
Lincoln Avenue
Street Rmaalway Company
Dane Gerotts
Huffman Case Continued Amid Democratic Demurrer Hearing
The Huffman case on alleged soliciting of campaign funds from government employees at the Goshen post office faced a delay as the demurrer argument was postponed due to one attorney's absence. The federal court session set for Monday was moved to later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wo. OW
Huffman
Goshen
Big Four Train Delayed by Bridge Repairs Near North Manchester
The Big Four line at 12 17 was two and a half hours late today as repairs on the Eel river bridge south of North Manchester forced passenger and baggage transfers between trains, causing the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eel River
North
Manchester
Joint Terminal Station Planned by Northern Indiana and Winona
The Northern Indiana and Winona railway companies, whose lines meet at Goshen, have ordered plans for a three story building to be used as a joint terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Construction News
Indiana
Winonk
Goshen
Bell orchestra event at McNaughton Hall Thursday evening
The notice invites attendance at a Bell orchestra gathering at McNaughton Hall on Thursday evening January 11. Frank C. Ferris, aged 55, died yesterday in Fort Wayne.
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McNaughton Hall
The
Bell Orchestra
Frank C. Ferris
Fort Wayne
Eddie Collins On Trial For Liquor Law Violations
Eddie Collins, a saloonist, faces circuit court charges for violating state liquor laws before Judge Dodge and a jury. Witnesses Harry C. Milter and Fred Walters testified after being brought from Michigan City. Lou W. Vail defends Collins as Charles Perkins, Collins' bartender, is later tried. The jury returned a guilty verdict against Collins, imposing the maximum $100 fine, and Perkins pleaded guilty with $100 and costs. Ed Shannon also faces trial for stealing hides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Collins
Dodge
Collins
Harry C. Milter
Fred Walters
Michigan City
Lou W. Vail
Prank Walters
Ed Shannon
Poor Advocate Gartshall Returns Diamond Brooch Case
The Elkhart Truth and Review discuss the return of a $100 diamond brooch to Mrs. Charles Clark of Elkhart. Poor Advocate Gartshall, who defended Harry Austin in a theft charge, claims he found the jewel during a search for a different ring and paid $25 for a clue. He denies soliciting publicity, while Mrs. Clark gave an extensive interview. Hoopress agency reportedly operates from the Clark home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Truth
Elkhart Review
Charles Clark
Tately
Advocate Gartshall
Gosaen
Harry Austin
Gattshall
Will
Hoopress
Clark Rone
Prospects for Ice Harvest This Winter
The article warns natural ice harvests look poor due to ongoing cold weather delaying harvests and insufficient thickness for storage. Although large artificial plants exist, natural feed use remains high. Manufactured ice costs more, risking higher prices to protect demand. police have halted racing schemes amid weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel
Fce
Tian Tee
I-XIL Company elects officers at annual meeting
James AJ Arr was elected secretary for the 28th time at the I-XIL company annual meeting. Bo PF Deith was chosen president with John Hale as vice president and George Mitchler as treasurer. James AL Arthur was named secretary as the corporation continues large operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James AJ Arr
I-Xil Company
Bo PF. Deith
John Hale
George Mitchler
James AL Arthur
Concormois
Elkhart Business and Professional Men Banquet Set
A call is expected this week for the second annual banquet of the Elkhart business and professional men. It will be held at the Century Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Century Club
Accident Victim Shoots Off Thumb in Hunting Accident
Charles Foster once of South Bend, visiting his Uncle J D Casey in Ligonier, accidentally shot off his thumb yesterday while hunting. Local report notes Foster sustained a severe injury requiring medical attention.
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Charles Foster
South Bend
Ligonier
J. D. Casey
Fort Wayne woman improves after critical illness
Mrs Myron Downing of Fort Wayne has been critically ill for several days but is now improving. She was formerly Miss Lou Donaldson of Millersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Downing
Fort Wayne
Lou Donaldson
Millersburg
Gravel Road Plan Approved in Special Election
In a special election Valpariso and Center townships voted to build 14 miles of gravel roads at an estimated cost of 68 500 dollars.
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Valpariso
Center Townships
Eisenbeiss Confirmed as Elkhart Postmaster
The United States Senate confirmed the nomination of Dr. Charles M. Eisenbeiss for the position of postmaster in Elkhart. The action formalizes Eisenbeiss as head of the local postal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Eisenbeiss
Elkhart
United States Senate
Born this morning a son to Mr and Mrs William Toms
A son was born this morning to Mr William Toms and Mrs William Toms at their home in West Goshen. The couple are reported to be in good spirits as names and details are expected to follow.
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William Toms
West Goshen
How Edmands Jury Stood and Verdict Reached
Four jurors favored conviction in the State vs. Dr. Sumner A. Edmands. After two ballots, one juror wavered, producing a 9 to 3 acquittal on the third ballot. The report neared delay as the court prepared to retry, but a few minutes shifted the outcome to not guilty. The decision stemmed from jurors’ prevailing sentiment rather than evident defense weakness or state victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner A. Edmands
Edmonds
Dr. Edmonds
F Edmands
Smith Discharged in Clinton Township Case Still Active
Chauncey S. Smith son of Sammel Smith of Clinton township was discharged from custody today after a theft case involving Big Four railroad city tickets. The court warned that if he violates any law within a year he faces a term of one to ten years in Jeffersonville. He is under 21 and had prior alleged thefts from Company G uniforms, but faced no prosecution then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey S. Smith
Sammel Smith
Clinton Township
Bikhar
Jeffersonville
Smith
Co. G. Wrmnery
Selzeal
Cathe
Local Health Notes From Emerson Street Area
Warren Logan is slightly improved after pneumonia illness at home. Mrs August Pratt of Emerson Street is quite ill. Roy Fiddler suffers severe bowels inflammation at Nuron Hartzler home on North Main. Junior Jenkinson, once thought recovering from appendicitis, worsens and may need surgery. Da vey child north of the city remains serious. Mrs Geo Bauer of Nappanee is convalescing after surgery. Mrs Charles Wehbmeyer is reported seriously ill.
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Warren
Edgar Logan
August Pratt
Emerson Street
Roy Fiddler
Nuron Hartzler van North Main
Sary
Robert Davey
Geo. Bauer
Nappanee
Charles Wehbmeyer
Beyer Brothers Attend Warsaw Dinner
At a Warsaw dinner Tuesday evening the Beyer brothers Fred J E of Rochester and Chris C of Kendallville were guests. The trio had worked in Goshen many years ago for George Freese and departed around the time they finished school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Beyer Bros
Fred
J. E
Rochester
Chris C
Kendallville
Goshen
George Freese
Investiture Date Set for Domestic Prelate John H. Oechtering
On Tuesday January 23 the investiture of the Very Rev. John H. Oechtering will take place. He is elevated with the purple as domestic prelate of the holy see and given the title monsignor following Pope Pius X's decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Oechtering
Pius X
Holy See
Rochester ridge workers strike after 30 minute shutdown
Employees at Rochester ridge works in Wabash struck when the mill shut down for 30 minutes last week and pay was docked while the shop closed for winter. Cal Rummel of R C Wiskinski Co hosted a group at a dinner party at his home 928 South Main Street. House for rent Wilkinson Street enquire 106 Middlebury Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Ridge
Wabash
Cal Rummel
R. C. Wiskinski & Co
South Main Street
Wilkinson Street
Middlebury Street
Fort Wayne South Bend Air Line directors named
Fort Wayne January 11 special reports the newly elected directors of the Fort Wayne and South Bend Air Line Traction company have agreed on officers for the interurban project to run from Fort Wayne to South Bend and eventually Chicago. President Bobo Shively of South Bend View President Daniel Zook Syracuse Secretary Al Cornelius Syracuse Treasurer Mobl tusser Cromwell General Manager Charles H Lewis Chicago. Contracts for grading have been let and work starts at Churubusco with ties furnished by Val Brown of Churubusco. The eighty mile line passes through Wolf Lake and Churubusco with rights of way granted and subsidies voted.
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Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne & South Bend Air Line Traction Companys
South Bend
Ies
Wolf Lake
Chitrubusco
Open Winter Aids Northern Indiana Railway Progress
Charles B Lohmen of South Bend, master of transportation, reports strong progress on the South Bend to LaPorte line. The open winter enables early summer operation, with a large workforce laying grade and steel and construction nearing Chain Lake. Route selection for entering LaPorte from Rolling Prairie remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Charles B. Lohmen
South Bend
Northern Indiana Railway
LaPorte
Chain Lake
Local notables travel and visit across Indiana and Michigan
A string of city visits and business appointments is reported. PERSONA E Jones returns tonight from Chicago. John Roth and Mathias Goodyear visit from Middlebury and Fish Lake. Wilber L. Stonex and Earl Conrad appear on Elkhart and War business. Anthony Deahl attends Warsaw legal matters. Dr. Pollock called to Union Michigan. E E Whitehead on Warsaw trip. Sears Gardner couple dined in Sturgis. Jesse represents Lottie Simon Co in Milford. Dr. J W Armour travels to Sturgis. Deah t defends Winona Interurban Co in damage case. Herbert Adams and Katharine Fink attend a South Bend dance. Josie Devine returns from Reading Michigan with Mrs Gilmore. Local ill, outings, and family visits noted in Goshen, Warsaw, Elkhart, and surrounding towns.
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John Roth
Middlebury
Mathias Goodyear
Fish Lake
Wilber L. Stonex
Elkhart
Earl Conrad
Warsaw
Anthony Deahl
Dr. Pollock
Union
Mich
Sears Gardner
Sturgis
Jesse
Milford
Lottie Simon & Co
J. W. Armour
Deaht
Winona Interurban Co
Herbert Adams
Katharine Fink
South Bend
Josie Devine
Clarence Gilmore
Reading
Harry Carpenter
D. B. Carpenter
Clinton Heaton
Ola
Kansas
W. H. Whitehead
W. H. Boutton
Mishawaha
W. H. Boulton
J. D. Mohler
Covington, O
H. S. Barringer
Concord Township
Dan Coyle
Steuben
Allen Wiskinski
R. C. Wiskinski
Caoarles FE. McDonald
Auburn
John Chamberlain
van Wert, Q
Arthur
Jefferson Township
Joan Stoutenour
Nappanee
S. J. Stoutenour
South Main Street
Eugene Howenstine
Frederick Howenstine
Millersburg Grit
W. F. Unrue
Ed Botts
City Bakery
Tuday
H. R. Whitmer
J. A. Beane
the Oliver
M. C. Hebert
Toledo
Lodi
Goshen
J. W. Miller
Kendallville
Carl Miller
Chicago
J. A. Simon
D. J. Johns
CC. P. Yoler
Elkhart Prairie
Adam Yoder
Clinton Township
Joel Smoker
Fulton County
Decatur Democrat
Lafayette
Banquet at the Oliver Hosts Episcopal Clergy in South Bend
Bishop White of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan City banqueted clergy and laymen at the Oliver in South Bend last evening. The forward movement and missionary work were discussed. Attendees included M. W. Starr and others from Goshen. Bishop White will visit Goshen Sunday to preach at St James Church.
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Bishop White
Episcopal Diocese
Michigan City
Oliver
South Bend
Goshen
St. James Church
Indianapolis man narrowly escapes bullet during burglary scare
Tom Taggart was nearly shot as he walked home in Indianapolis when a watchman fired at a suspected burglar. The bullet passed close to Taggart’s head as he stood on the opposite side of the street.
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Tom Taggart
Indianapolis
Trains Pulled From Line Draw Protest in Towns Along Winona Route
The withdrawal of the Big Four fast Winona trains draws protests from newspapers in major towns along the line. Service will be greatly missed by travelers and communities dependent on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Call for Public Hospital Amid Surge in City Operations
Local hospital activity has grown so much that a second operating table is now required, underscoring the community need for a public hospital.
Illness reaches New Paris widow Cart kin of Piebe Swart
Mrs Anna Cart of New Paris widow of Clarkson Cart is quite ill. She is a sister of ex district Superintendent Piebe Swart.
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Anna Cart
New Paris
Clarkson Cart
Douty
Piebe Swart
Mrs George W Lewis Undergoes Operation at Local Hospital
Mrs George W Lewis of South Seventh street underwent an operation at a local hospital yesterday.
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George W. Lewis
South Seventh Street
Union Center Items Rev Stump Conducts Trish Funeral
Rev John A Stump traveled to Gar rett Tuesday to conduct the funeral services for Mrs Levi Trish. Mrs Henry Myers visited Elkhart Tuesday on business. P W Holler has been improving his saw mill. Jacob Stump, while attempting work, sustained an incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Stump
Garrett
Levi Trish
Henry Myers
Elkhart
P. W. Holler
Ee Jacob Stump
Doubt Over Chautauqua Plans At St Joseph Meeting
Directors of the St Joseph Val Iav Chautauqua association consider placing 4500 on deposit as a June 7 guarantee for an August event while opposing 5000 funding via 200 season tickets and stock salaries. No decision reached. doubt grows Elkhart will hold a Chautauqua next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Val- Iav Chautauqua Association
Slayton
Elkhart
Five Per Cent Dividend Shaped by Court Case
The Indiana National bank depositors may receive a five percent dividend within ten months. Receiver Wilson Roose has not decided whether to pay five percent or wait to pay ten. A key factor is Strafford Mason’s move in the Consolidated affair. if he appeals to a higher court, the five percent dividend would likely be delayed pending the court’s outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Bank
Wilson Roose
Strafford Mason
Hanly accused of power in Storms letter
Secretary of State Daniel E. Storms labels Gov. Hanly mad with power in a letter to a helpful Democrat. Storms says he will not resign to appease someone he describes as compromised by power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Daniel E. Storms
Gov
Hanly
Storms
Needle Injury Ends Well for Pike Street Man
Norton Bane of Pike street pierced his left arm by a needle above the elbow. He felt only soreness until work hindered use of his arm. A physician removed the needle, cauterized the wound, and he is recovering as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Bane
Pike Street
Farmers Mutual Telco Hails Millersburg to Goshen Wire Plan
Patrons of Farmers Mutual Telephone company in Clinton township request extension of wires from Millersburg to Goshen. Business between Millersburg and Clinton township is growing, making current equipment inadequate to provide satisfactory service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Company
Clinton Township
Millersburg
Goshen
State Bank of Goshen Reelects Directors and Officers
The State Bank of Goshen re elected President Charles W. Miller Vice President Frank P Abbott Cashier David W Neidig Assistant Cashier Alfred Lowry along with Lou W Vail Jos H Lesh and Harry M Sanders making up the directorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the State Bank of
Rail line in Milford under repair along Main street
The rails of the Warsaw Goshen electric line along Main street in Milford are nearly all down and for the most of the way the ballasting and tamping has been done. Poles are being distributed along the line and a large number of men are employed.
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Warsaw-Goshen
Main Street
Milford
Court House Reconstruction Advances With Cement Laying
Work on the court house reconstruction proceeds rapidly under the circumstances. Cement is being laid as part of the progress.
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Court House
Millersburg Grit Shines With New Dress This Week
The Millersburg Grit reveals a refreshed appearance this week as a new dress enhances its overall look and appeal. The update marks a noticeable visual improvement for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg Grit
Death of South Bend horse man John Decker
John Decker formerly of LaPorte and a leading South Bend horse man died suddenly from pneumonia after falling ill on New Years. Renowned for breeding, he developed Cor tez and Gunsaulus and owned premier Northern Indiana stock. He served on the South Bend driving club executive committee and chaired the speed committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Decker
LaPorte
South Bend
Indiana
Cortez
Gunsaulus
Williams family dominates at First National Bank president
Miss Katharine Williams of Lima was elected president of the First National Bank of Lagrange at the directors annual meeting. Leon Rose, son of the late Solomon Rose, was chosen vice president and J Norris was re elected cashier. The Williams family had long involvement with the bank and the usual semi annual dividend was declared.
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Miss Williams
Katharine Williams
Lima
First National Bank of Lagrange
Leon Rose
Solomon Rose
J. [. Norris
Williams
Farmers Institute Set For Friday And Saturday
Farmers of Marshall county will hold an institute next week on Friday and Saturday with C. B. Benjamin of Lake county serving as the state speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
C. B. Benjamin
Lake County
Matrimonial Bureau Crowns Fourteen Marriages
The Auburn Dispatch reports that fourteen brides have been married through the matrimonial bureau over the last three years, highlighting the office's role in matching couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Dispatch
Barn Fire Kills Livestock Between Mishawaka and Osceola
A large barn on the Eberhart farm between Mishawaka and Osceola along the Northern Indiana Railway line burned at Oelock. Estimated loss 8000 to 9000 dollars with 11 horses 21 cattle 15 hogs and a St Bernard perished. About 2000 bushels of corn and wheat and most farm implements were burned. Fire seen as arson possibly by a discharged farm hand. police shadowed. The Simper family resided nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberhart
Chas Simper
Remains laid out on Davenport per deceased's will
In accordance with the late Mrs Seth A. Jones of Elk Hart, the body was laid out naturally on a Davenport and nearly hidden by towers. The will also specified burial not to occur on the funeral day, so interment was postponed until Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth A. Jones
Elkhart
Davenport
Disappearance of Western Union Operator Coplen Shocks Rochester
Willis Coplen, a Western Union operator in Rochester, vanished after preparing his monthly report and handling an express money order. Efforts by telephone telegraph and special delivery mail to locate him have failed, fueling widespread speculation about his fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Coplen
Western Union
Rochester
Coplen
Time limit on action against bankrupt bank president
The time limit for action against Albert Robbins, president of the de funct Farmers' bank, accused of embezzlement, expires January 13. An effort to reopen the case is under way and new complaints may be filed against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Robbins
Farmers’ Bank
Charity Ball Postponed by One Week
The Jewish Charity ball scheduled for January 17 has been postponed to January 25 due to a scheduling conflict with the Imperial Orchestra engagement for Piff Paff Pouf. The change affects attendees and event organizers in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Orchestra
Howe Military Academy Easter Ball in Lima Indiana
Students of Howe Military Academy in Lima Indiana will host a brilliant Easter ball with music provided by the Imperial Orchestra of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe Military Academy
Lima
Ind
Goshen club leader visits Kendallville on federation business
Mrs. Elmer E. Mummert, president of the Indiana State Federation of Women's Clubs, traveled through Kendallville on Federation business en route home from Lagrange after addressing a club meeting. She was entertained by Dr and Mrs D C Wilson. Also offered limited time dry mixed country wood at 1.75 dollars per cord and a selection of fine wood at reasonable prices by Hawks Coal Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Elmer E.mummert
Goshen
Indiana State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation
Lagrange
D. C. Wilson
Hawks Coal Co
Hawks Coal Co. Cr A
Prices on furs and goods at Tobias and Zemans store
It will pay you to call on Tobias Zemans Purri street and race bank and get their prices on furs hides iron rags etc. Both telephones. Robert Oliver for five years a minister in Korea has returned to his South Whitley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobias & Zemans
Puri Street
Race Bank
Robert Oliver
Korea
South Whitley
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