Stoner Comstock Damage Trial Heads Toward Jury
The $5,000 damage suit by Mrs. Laura Stoner against John D. Comstock in the circuit court nears a jury verdict as attorneys spar over evidence and a fainting spell interrupts proceedings. Other notices include foreclosure action by Davis Hubbell against VanFrank and the incorporation of Goshen Veneer Works with a $7,500 capital. Deputy Chatten resumes duties while prison inmate Jack Griffith recovers from a serious nose injury and Judge Ferrall rules on an estate debt case involving Henry Buckel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Stoner
John D. Comstock
Comstock
Stoner
Shag
Gowing
Dr. Whippy
John D.comstock
Joseph B. Arnold
Matthias Buckel
Henry Buckel
Ferrail
Talbot & Talbot
Henry Bucker
Arnold
Chosen Friends Assets Total Reveals Limited Creditors Payout
Receiver Cyrus J. Clark reports assets of the Chosen Friends Order totaling 55 36103 dollars. Bonds due from Fidelity and Casualty amount to 30000 dollars, 8000 dollars in Home League certificates, and 16289 25 in bank deposits. Liabilities reach 559000 dollars, with old age certificates at 488009 dollars. Court orders private sale of Indianapolis furniture before January 21 and public auction thereafter. Creditors would receive about 10 cents on the dollar if no litigation or expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus J. Clark
Order of Chosen Friends
Fidelity and Casualty Company
Wilson
Chosen Friends’ Home, Loan and Savings League
Indianapolis
Publc
Enveloped by flames Miss Gladys Brooks escapes
Miss Gladys Brooks daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas H Brooks residing Seventh and Washington streets narrowly escaped severe burns when lighting a match in the upper hall. She struck the match on her shoe sending brimstone to ignite her sleeve and was surrounded by flames until her father Mr Brooks aided in extinguishing the blaze. A physician arrived to treat the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Brooks
Chas. H. Brooks
Seventh
Washington Streets
Brooke
Brooks
Millionaire Whitney to Invest in Syracuse Area Property
A Whitney representative contracted for 160 acres on Wawasee Lake near Syracuse to serve as winter quarters for his racehorses and as a breeding farm. A half mile track will train yearlings. The purchase, done with Benj. F. Kitson’s land, was finalized in Chicago after Whitney’s agent traveled there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Whitney
the Navy
Syracuse
Wawasee Lake
Benj. F. Kitson
Mr. Whitney
Kiteen
Chicago
Insurance Adjusters Settle Losses in Syracuse
Adjusters settle with Wise & Hinderer and pay F. L. Houk 1000, Knights of Pythias 400, Henry Sloan full, and T. H. Conrad one company in full. New buildings planned for spring. Lint & Brown handle loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Wise & Hinderer
F. L. Houk
Knights of Pythias
Henry Sloan
T. H. Conrad
Milford Prodigy Arthur Griffith Demonstrates Math Powers
Arthur Griffith of Milford wowed Elkhart and South Bend audiences with rapid mental arithmetic. He stated seven methods for addition ten for division sixty three for multiplication and over two hundred for other arithmetical tasks. He proved three column sums before officials and will appear for Goshenn high school students soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Griffith
Milford
Elkhart
South Bend
Griffith
Court House
Goshen High School
Newport Man Seeks Indiana Site For Shoe Company
A.F. Bailey representing a Newport Massachusetts shoe manufacturer told the Commercial Exchange last evening the firm seeks a Northern Indiana location. The company wants two acres and a $10,000 bonus in South Bend Elkhart or Goshen with capital stock around $25,000 and expects a flourishing business. Bailey met exchange members and will likely meet again after visits to South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.F. Bailey
Newport
Massachusetts
The
Commercial Exchange
Indiana
Senator Dausman Chairs County and Township Committee
Lieutenant Governor Gilbert announced senatorial committees yesterday. Senator Dausman of Elkhart county holds one chairmanship and serves on five other panels. He will preside over the county and township business committee and sit on public buildings and state libraries, legislative apportionment, supervision and inspection of the senate journal, rules, and the affairs of Indianapolis committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Dausman
Elkhart County
Journal of the Senate
City of
Indianapolis
Rumor of New York Central to Take over Big Four
Rumor resurfaces that New York Central may assume control of the Big Four railway and its branches. While no official announcement has been made, predictions have long suggested the Big Four would join the N YC and its system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Big Four Railway
Big Four
BR. RB. R
Wood thief accused in city after thefts near tracks
A local resident described as the smoothest wood thief in the state resides in this city. He visits a wood pile, takes what he can carry, and walks away backward. Neighbors warn that if he does not stop, an arrest will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Goshen Tent No 4 to Install Officers Wednesday
Goshen Tent No 4 K O T M will install its newly elected officers Wednesday evening. A musical program will be rendered and lunch served. Maccabees from surrounding towns are expected to attend and all members are urged to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Goshen Tent No. 4
Llewellyn Warner
Indiana Bar Disbars Ott Baxter for Five Years
Ott Baxter of Auburn is barred for five years from practicing in any Indiana court. Judgment is rendered against him for 247.50 for failing to hand over 250 dollars he collected for Margaret Milligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott Baxter
Auburn
Indiana
Margaret Milligan
Wicoff’s Ex Wife Kidnaps Daughter Near Menton Harbor
Myrtle Hicke-Wicoff, ex wife of Willis Wicoff, abducted her young daughter Nora at Benton Harbor yesterday. Indiana police are alerted to locate the suspect. Nearby baggage from the Chicora sinking is found near St. Joe, suggesting where wreckage may lie. Leake Shore wrecking crew, from Elkhart, worked Bryan last night. the incident is described as having little consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Myrtle Hicke-Wicoff
Willis Wicoff
Nora
Indiana
Lake Michigan
St. Joe
Elkhart
Bryan
Special session called to fill city clerk vacancy
Mayor Deahl calls a special council meeting to fill the clerk’s office after Wolfe remains jailed and unlikely to post a $1,000 bail. Wolfe faces embezzlement charges with a grand jury indictment expected. his son Guy C. Wolfe is under scrutiny and may be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Deah
Wolfe
Ferrall
Deahl
Clerk Wolfe
Guy C. Wolfe
Elkhart
Toledo
Welfe
Jefferson Township
DeKalb County
Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises Planned Friday Evening
Eighth grade graduates of the public school will hold exercises Friday evening in the High School assembly room. The program includes essays, recitations, choruses, a book review, vocal and piano solos, and a diplomas presentation by Supt. J F Rieman. The class roster lists twenty eight students led by Ruby Abbott and Roy Minnich with many others named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hessin
Roy Elsen
Hugh Newell
J.F. Rieman
Wregenlied
Local Obituaries Include Rookstool Infant and Rev. Miller
Rookstool infant Ethel May daughter of Milo and Mrs Rookstool aged about 20 months died Friday at Solomons Creek burial at Creek cemetery. Rev Joseph Miller 42 died at his home southeast of Middlebury after lung fever funeral from Forest Grove church at 10 o clock tomorrow with wife and seven children.
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Rookstool
Ethel May
Milo Rookstool
Solomons’ Creek
Creek
Miller
Joseph Miller
Middlebury
Forest Grove
Sermon at First M. E. Church by Presiding Elder Kemp
Presiding Elder B A Kemp of Elkhart preached a revival sermon at First M E Church last night. His message centered on Peter's words to Christ about eternal life and urged turning to Christ for help in darkness. The pastor will preach tonight titled The Penalty of Neglect with a large chorus choir providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Kemp
Elkhart
M. E
Peter
Christ
YU W Installation Program Details at W O W
The public installation program on Wednesday evening January 16 features instrumental music by Frank Reith and violin solo by E D Currier. Lamar Hutchinson performs instrumental pieces with Picallo S010 and others listed. Address by Hodgendobler of Elkhart, cigars and social time to follow at Cornell.
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Istrumental Music
Frank Reith
G. Clark Picad
D. Currier
Lamar Hutchinson
Picallo
Cornell
Hodgendobler
Elkhart
Beacon Light Society Hosts Literary Club Meeting
Mrs Chas Harris addressed Beacon Light members at Mrs A S Zook home on South Seventh street. The gathering featured remarks on home places and family experiences since Goshen. Next Monday events include Beacon Lights at Mrs I O Wood and Library club at Mrs Herbert H Gortner.
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Beacon Light Literary Society
A. S. Zook
South Seventh Street
C. B. Harris
United States
Harris
Nagasaki
Japan
Goshen
Beacon Lights
I. O. Wood
Seventh
Washington Streets
Library Club
Herbert H. Gortner
South Sixth Street
Maude
Mary Biggs
South Fifth Street
Lena Hampshire
Dora Hills— Miller
Brooklyn
N. Y
Chautauqua Reading Circle
C. C. Pratt
Chas. A. Harper
Sixth
Jefferson Streets
Lovable Attorney Llewellyn Warner Dies in Goshen
The sudden death of attorney Llewellyn Warner of Goshen shocks friends in Elkhart County and the Thirteenth district. A prominent lawyer and former judge nominee, Warner served Goshen for decades and was well known for his engaging personality and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Warner
Joshen
Thirteenth Congressional District
Times
Warner
Gosnen
Elkhart County
Thirty-Fourth
Congress
Indiana
Elkhart
Goshen
Beardsley Visits Indianapolis Amid Travel Chores
Ex Representative A. R. Beardsley of Elkhart talks in Indianapolis describing arduous rail travel. William Cram of LaPorte is reported missing after a third marriage venture en route to Niles for a dance. C. W. Miller of Goshen named a teller at the presidential electors meeting in Indianapolis. Sov Wanner’s funeral planned with hall attendance Wednesday at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Beardsley
Elkhart
Indianapolis
William Cram
LaPorte
Niles
C. W. Miller
Goshen
Dem Corruptions and Public Works in Early Indiana News
William Ball to publish a new Democratic paper in Columbia City. Martin Crevison 80 years old is imprisoned in Michigan City for an indeterminate sentence. A petition with 500 signatures seeks Governor Durbin’s pardon. John Rayher plans an attraction with escaped convict Marvin Kuhns at his store with pay to stay one day. Mill Creek drain work begins in Fulton county, 18 miles long, expected cost 25000 dollars. St Joseph County Savings Bank deposits exceed 2.3 million with 109 thousand in undivided profits. new building planned. A. J. Meara will open state grocers association HQ in Indianapolis. Senator Burns notes possible garnishment and exemption changes in wage law and liquor-dealer objections. Grace Hayward Company presents Friends at Irwin with Marguerite and strong audience response. Tonight features A Soldier in the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Crevison
John Rayher
Kendallville
Marvin F. Kuhns
Ohio
Kuhns
St. Joe
A. J. Meara
South Bend
Indianapolis
State
Grocers’ Association
Burns
St. Joseph County
Studebaker
Jakways and
Harris
Nusbaum and Goldsmith Brass Bed Plant May Relocate for Bonus
The LaPorte Argus Bulletin notes Simon Nusbaum visited and the firm is ready to relocate where a bonus is offered. Goshen's factory talk persists as St Joseph County Farmers Institute panels set for Jan 23 24 at the Auditorium Annex with H S Bartholomew on the program.}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nusbaum & Goldsmith Brass Bed Company
Marion
LaPorte Argus- Bulletin
Simon Nusbaum
LaPorte
Goshen
St. Joseph County
Farmers’ Institute
K. Bartholomew
County
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Dresch Estate
Young—Strohm
Court News
Johnson Comes
Jacob B. Johnson
Hannaday
Stoneromstock
J. S. Dodge
Johnson
Recorder Peddycard
Goshen Veneer
Nellie A. Gorham
Myron C. Dow, Jr
C. E Gorham
M. C. Dow
A. Deahbl
J. S. Drake
Ana LaMar Gillette
Chatten
Lagrippe
Jack Griffith
Sailor Joe Yocum
C. D. Sherwin
Grand
Yocum
Llewellyn Wanner
Chriatian Dresch
Wanner
C. L. Landgreaver
Wenner
Mummert & Jay
Dresch
Birdie Ort
Justice Young
Addis Oct
Harry Ort
Man
Ort No. 1
Ort No. 2
Guy Strohm
Henry Strohm
Abraham Strohm
Chosen Friends Assets
Millionaire W. ©. Whitney
Lint & Brown
Shoe Manufacturing Company
Goshen Commercial Exchange
Menton Harbor
Imrooestion
Florence Berry
Patrick Henry
Jesse Rummel
Ruby Abbott
Wilma Johnson
Bregenz
Ruth Burkley
Happy Miller
Seabirds
oChaos
Lois Immel
Book Review
Tees Romola
Ellis Abbott
Edythe Alabach
Edythe Bigler
Leda Curtis
Bernice Hutchinson
Bernice Cripe
Rebecca Lott
Zllah Myer
Roy Minnich
George Morrice
Harry Ryland
Ray Swartz
Commodore Saltzberry
Lulu Twitchel
Ortie Troup
Orpha Rust
Ruth Brown
Mabel Cain
Zalda Caminsky
Mamie Cripe
Bertha Hoke
Delta Kauffman
Wilma Krug
Eva Nihart
Maude Penland
Louise Russ
Margaret Russ
Florence Stutzman
Florence Weatherhead
Leo Beer
Marion Harrison
Harry Leaming
Jesse Kummel
Franklin Buzzard
Martha Cook
Mortuary Record
Kemp
YU. W
Mrs. Chas
Beacon Light Society
South Bend Times
Mr. Beardsley
Indianapolis Press
LaPorte Man
C. W. Attention
William Ball
Mill Creek
Fulton County
Tippecanoe River
Pulaski County
Grace Baynara Company
Edward M. Royal
Irwin
Grace Hayward
Miss Hayward
Marguerite O.J
Concord Township LandDaal
Samuel Yoder
Geo. Chapman
Concord Township
Louisa J. Chapman
Benton
Walter Hosack
Bristol
McNaughton Hall
J. F. Boyer
Sarah Welch
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