Caton Case Ends In Nolle Prosequi Larceny Charge
In the state case against John D. Caton for larceny of Albert Neterer's rig from court square, the prosecutor nolle prosequi pressed the charge and Caton was discharged. Other court actions: Horton and Thomas receivership continued. Rohrer vs. Long partition report filed. Alice G Method divorce set for Jan 22. Tilt estate matters. Acker divorce case ordered $5 payment. Lydia A Ulrich will proved. Eva Sassaman committed to Longcliff asylum. marriage licenses issued for Charles Adams and Ruby Hatch. Mather sued Stotts to quiet title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Caton
Nolle
Caton
Albert Neterer
Court Square
Elkhart
Horton & Thomas
Mary E. Rohrer
Emma M. Long
Alice G
George W. Method
Frederick Tilt
Uriah W. Weston
Harry W. Acker
Bertha C. Acker
Longcliff
Eva Sassaman
Noah Sassaman
Longcliff Asylum
Sassaman
Charles Herbert Adams
Goshen
Ruby Alice Hatch
Jes B. Mather
Ozoas Stotts
South Bend Father Accused of Torturing Children
Eva Garceau testified at the Wilbur Scott home that during Mrs. Scott illness Scott hurled a child by its dress and wished the child dead. The four older children were subjected to various torments while the younger ones received little to eat and were kicked into the rain. Witness Myrtle Caufield added claims that Mrs. Scott harmed a baby’s milk to make it sleep. Mrs. Scott was said to be in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Jan
Eva Garceau
Wilbur Scott
Myrtle Caufiled
Scott
Slippery Rails Delay Winona Street Cars
Snow and sleet iced rails, hindering city traffic. First Winona car arrived at eight after a 5:45 schedule, and South Bend service reached only around nine. Crews shattered ice to restore lines. daily operations interrupted with late runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Narrow escape from cistern fall by Elkhart cyclist
Frank Freeman of Elkhart nearly drowned after stepping on a cistern platform at his boarding house. The frame gave way and he fell into several feet of water, loudly calling for help before finally freeing himself with renewed efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Freeman
Elkhart
Real Estate Swap In Goshen Area
John W. Stringfellow exchanged his North Fifth Street residence with Mrs. Augusta Palmer for 20 acres of land two miles north of Goshen. Stringfellow plans to move to the farm while Mrs. Palmer will occupy the Fifth Street property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Stauffer
John W. Stringfellow
North Fifth Street
Augusta Palmer
Goshen
Stringfellow
Mrs. Palmer
Fifth Street
Two Local Couples Welcome Newborns Last Night
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas G Evans of North Third Street and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Maier of North Witth Street. The brief birth notice appears in the society column highlighting new additions to two local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Evans
North Third Street
Frank Maier
North Witth Street
Plan to change districts in Indiana sparking gerrymander plan
In South Bend a leak said legislators plan to redraw northern Indiana congressional lines by swapping districts. A bill would move LaPorte County to the Thirteenth and transfer Starke County to the Tenth, risking Brick's reelection prospects if LaPorte joins his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Gerry Mander
Indiana
LaPorte County
Starke County
Brick
Crumpacker
Board to License Railroad Telegraph Operators Proposed
Special from Indianapolis dated January 17 reports Representative Baker of Elkhart county seeks a new five member board of railroad telegraph examiners to be appointed by the governor. The board would license operators employed by railroads and meet regularly. members would be paid five dollars per day plus travel expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Baker
Elkhart County
Hatch-Adams wedding set for this evening at Parkside home
Society notes report the Hatch-Adams wedding to occur at the bride’s parents’ Parkside residence this evening. Additional items include Lottie Byler’s Mishawaka ceremony with Morton Kitt, and clubgoers attending Ben Greet’s Merchant of Venice at the Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatch-Adams
W. W. Hatch
Parkside
Lottie Byler
Goshen
D. K. Byler
Mishawaka
Morton Kitt
M. E. Parsonage
G. H. Lyttle
Winona Assembly Plans Summer Talent Lineup 1907
The Winona Assembly announces early plans for a summer program featuring Theodore Thomas Orchestra conducted by F. A. Stone, with Madam Schumann-Heink and Mrs. Challon as soloists. Two bands per week are planned, plus lectures by Bryan, J. Lincoln Steffens, Dr. Gunsaulus and others, as audiences topped 400000 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas’ Orchestra
Schumann-Heink
Winona Assembly
United States
Winona
Winona Park
Theodore Thomas Orchestra
F. A. Stone
Madam Schumann-Heink
Challon
Winona Lake
Bohumir Kryl
Sousa
New York
Boston
Father L. J. Vaughan
William Jennings Bryan
J. K. McClure
John Watson
Ian Maclaren
James W. Crook
Frank Gunsaulus
Walter M. Chanidler
Paul Pearson
J. Lincoln Steffens
Newell D. Hillis
Ira Landrith
Frank Robertson
Phoebe Mae Roberts
Richard Cutesult
George R. Wendling
J. Wilbur Chapman
West Farm Co Promoters Face Federal Probe
Investigators target the West Farm Co on claims of a Missouri valley based scheme promising $200 yearly on a $10 investment in a Colorado land venture. The promoters, an assumed name for the Western Land and Improvement Co of South Dakota, have attracted numerous drafts and money orders amid belated payouts and widespread gullibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Farm Co
Elkhart
Missouri Valley
Colorado
South Dakota
The
Western Land and Improvement Co
Mortuary Record for Mrs Louisa Bohlka Dies at 87
Mrs Louisa Bohlka died yesterday at her daughter's home four miles northwest of Millersburg aged 87 years two months five days The funeral will be held tomorrow at the residence and the remains will be sent to Reynolds Indiana for burial
Theatre planned to replace burned Jefferson building
The Commercial Exchange commit tee seeks stock subscriptions to form a company to build a theatre replacing the burned Jefferson. Encouragement is noted and it is believed the company will organize soon. Plans call for proceeding immediately with the improvement and for the building to be ready by September 1st, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commercial Exchange Committee
Jefferson
South Bend Man Charged With Manslaughter
Wilbur M. Scott of South Bend faces a new affidavit charging manslaughter after an evidence review. He was arrested on a warrant alleging neglect and cruel treatment of his children, one of whom was found dead. He is held on a $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur M. Scott
South Bend
Scott
City Sealer Tests Gas Meters in South Bend
City Sealer John T. Willett tests gas meters in South Bend. Of 25 meters examined, seventeen are fast, seven are accurate, and one is slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Willett
South Bend
Warsaw's oldest resident Isaiah Morris celebrates 85th birthday
The celebrated birthday marks a milestone for Isaiah Morris of Warsaw who recently turned 85. He and his spouse have been married for 63 years, honoring a long life together as a local milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah ‘Morris
Warsaw’s
and” Morris
Prisoner Stoutt Recommitted After Insanity Claim
Earl Stoutt, about 22, detained in Elkhart after stealing a watch and clothes since parole. A family tragedy and a prior head injury are cited as factors. a commission found him not insane, diagnosing mental incapacity from childhood accident. Officers doubt his sanity and seek recommitment to Jeffersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Stoutt
Florence
Elkhart
Sergt. Whiteman
Stamp
Ligonier
Justice Brumbaugh
Jeffersonville
Mystery in Death at Sing er Mfg Co South Bend
Steve Torok a finisher at Singer Mfg Co in South Bend died suddenly after a brief illness. Coroner Clarke investigates with Undertaker Jones deferring body handling until the coroner arrives. Torok had violent stomach pains after retiring Tuesday night and died after two physicians could not stop his decline. Reports hint poisoning though doctors doubt it while Torok faced prior arrest in a shooting case from brother in law Harry Brazy. He leaves a wife and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Steve Torok
Singer Mfg. Co
Clarke
Jones
Torok
Smallpot
Harry Brazy
Four United Churches Nightly Services Grow in Interest
The four united churches attract growing interest with an orchestra, a male quartet, and strong congregational singing. Rev. EB A Vannuys preached a thoughtful, eloquent sermon on the hour's duty. A post sermon conference drew many attendees as evangelistic meetings move to the First Methodist church next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Churches
EB. A. Vannuys
N. B. Mathes
Stonigh Ptbess
First Methodist Church
Ills and Ailments of Local Residents
Mrs. M. Jennie Walker, once seriously ill, is now able to sit up. Harvey Walker, employed at the Thomas-Albright foundry, suffers an acute indigestion attack. Daniel A. Sanders remains confined to his home. John Wiggins, severely ill with rheumatism since the Jefferson theatre fire, endured a very bad night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jennie Walker
Harvey ‘Walker
Thomas-Albright Foundry
Daniel A. Sanders
John Wiggins
Jefferson Theatre
Smith Evidence In Union Township Case At St Joseph Court
Attorneys argued on the instructions yesterday as residents packed the St Joseph circuit court for Byron Smith case. A large attendance from Union Township and nearby residents filled the courtroom while 150 Saturday coupons were mentioned in relation to a dollar worth Misses fut note.
Handel Oratorio Society renders Holy City at Goshen College
The Handel Oratorio Society performed Gaul's Holy City in Goshen College chapel to a large appreciative audience. Notables included Sadie Manahan, Helen Eng, M. C. Dow Jr., Jennie Butler, John Blough, E. C. Wilson, J. M. Kurtz, C. G. Hostetter, H. B. Crawford, A. B. Kolb, W. K. Jacobs directed in Prof Brunk’s illness. The effort, led by Jacobs with local musicians, was praised as a complete success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel Oratorio Society
Goshen
College
Handel
Gaul
Goshen ‘College
Sadie Manahan
Helen Engand
M. CG. Dow,Jr
Jennie Butler
John Blough
E. C. Wilson
CG. K. Hostetter
H. EB. Grawford
Hikhart
W. K. Jacobs
Indiana lawmakers debate streetcars and Sunday theatres ban
In Indiana the House hears A R Parker's bill to bar streetcar operation from November to April unless cars have vestibules for motormen. Violations risk fines up to 1000 dollars. Senator Gannard seeks higher county commissioner funds for orphans' asylums. Morton's Sunday theatre ban targets 5 and 10 cent vaudeville venues. Senate rail bills push a two cent fare, with Illinois couriers sharing drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Parker
Fort Wayne
Gannard
Indiana
Morton
Kokgma
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Senate Committee
Crumpacker
Illinois
Guv. Miller
Editor Harry Daniel Elevated to Chicago Inter Ocean
Harry Daniel former Lafontaine Herald editor who moved to Decatur Indiana and later did humorous work for a Chicago Teddy print house has been named managing editor of the Chicago Inter Ocean. His father Rev W H Daniel has long served as an editorial writer for the Inter Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Daniel
Lafontaine Herald
Decatur
Ind
Decatur Tovenal
Teddy
Chicago
Chicago Inter Ocean
W. HH
Daniel
Inter Ocean
Railway Construction Progress Near Goshen Indiana
Construction work on the LaPorte to Goshen and South Bend to Chicago Railway Co line is rushed. Ties are being delivered and laid. officials expect the steel to reach the ground today for completion of the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Goshen
Bend
Chicago Railway Co
Local notes span deaths bands and town news
Salvation Army plans Kendallville effort. Anna Hill of DaKalb county dies at Garrett home. New canning factory work starts in Lisbon Noble county. Dr A H Shaffer age 78 still practices in Huntington. D H Kime named trustee of A J Rossbacher bankruptcy Kendallville. John Croll dies at 76 in Huntington county. Pay Porter travels to Belding Michigan for brother funeral. notified of his own death days later. Ora Tomlinson finds home ablaze in Wabash. damage about 2000. South Whitley Hoop workers resume after wage-scale dispute. St Pauls Church Columbia City free of debt since 1864. 15000 cleared under Father Elfering. Albion fights new saloon. temperance groups trade circulars. Arthur Roe declines 8000 dollar Chicago post to move to farm. Twins born to Dr and Mrs W E Armstrong Galveston. twins’ witnesses and parents all half of a twin shipment. Luman K Babecock from Noble and Lagrange counties takes seat in legislature once held by his father J N Babcock after Greensburg ally concedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Kendallville
Anna Hill
DaKalb County
Garrett
Lisbon
Noble County
A. H. Shaffer
Huntington
D. H. Kime
A. J. Rossbacher
John Croll
Huntinton
Pay
Porter
Wawaka
Belding
Mich
Ora Tomlinson
South Whitley Hoop Company
St. Paul’s Catholic Church
Columbia City
Father Elfering
Albion
Arthur Roe
Ossian
Chicago
W. E. Armstrong
Galveston
Luman K. Babecock
Noble
Lagrange Counties
J. N. Babcock
Lagrange County
Woodfil
Greensburg
Lagrange
Pay raise sought for road supervisors by Newton F. Watson
Representative Newton F. Watson of Columbia City advocates increasing road supervisors pay from 1.50 to 2.00 per day and extending service from 40 to 75 days. Watson, now chairman of the committee on roads, pushed the measure two years ago but it failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton F. Watson
Columbia City
Relic Presented on Spanish American War Rope Find
Court Stenographer JL Beyerle presented to the Historical Society a relic from the Spanish American War a strand of rope from the ill fated Maine. Col Winfield T Durbin later Indiana governor procured it while stationed in Cuba hiring a local diver to retrieve it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical Society
JL. H. Beyerle
The
Maine
Beyerle
Winfield T., Durbin
Indiana
Durbin
Cuba
Real Estate Transfers in Goshen and Elkhart Area
Milton Miller transfers a Goshen lot to John Blough for 1000 dollars. John Blough sells a Clyde Leon Miller lot to Alda M Miller. Clyde Leon Miller sells 40 acres in Concord township to George Mast for 8500 dollars. Samuel B Bixler sells land in Harrison township to Geo B Boyer and wife for 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Miller
John Blough
Goshen
Alda M. Miller
Clyde Leon Miller
George Mast
Elkhart
Clyde Leon
Miller
Concord
Samuel B. Bixler
Harrison Tp
Dwight Resigns from Elks Club Stewardship
Dwight resigns as steward at the Elks club rooms in Elkhart and accepts a position in Cuppy’s billiard hall, succeeding Joseph Haeb. Geo. Ballinger takes Dwight’s former role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight
Harry Dwight
Elks’ Club
Elkhart
Cuppy’s
Joseph Haeb
Geo. .Ballinger
South Bend May Quit Central League Absence Reported
A fragment from Grand Rapids Michigan indicates South Bend may withdraw from the Central League, as reported at a meeting. The brief note cites ongoing discussions and potential changes to league membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cetral League
Smallpox Case Triggers Quarantine In Goshen
Mrs Chas Richmond of 514 North Fifth street Goshen is afflicted with smallpox. Health officials establish a strict quarantine with ropes and guards as needed. The couple moved from South Bend months ago and no children live with them. This is Goshen’s first smallpox case in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Richmond
North Side
Charles Richmond
North Fifth Street
Middlebury Street
South Bend
Richmonds
Goshen Veneer Co
Judge Funk denies injunction over crossing at Michigan avenue
In South Bend Judge Funk dissolves the restraining order blocking the Northern Indiana Railway from building a crossing across the Chicago Indiana and Southern tracks at Michigan avenue and refuses a temporary injunction. The plaintiff takes an exception and is granted 90 days to file its bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk
South Bend
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Chicago, Indiana & Southern Railway
Michigan Avenue
Move Toward Primary Election Law Gains In Legislature
Strong sentiment among lawmakers favors a primary election system to replace current methods for selecting precinct committee men and nominating city town and county candidates. The majority appears to back changing how nominees are chosen and offices are filled under a primary framework.
Clymer Joins Ely Medicine Co. in Columbia City
D H Clymer formerly of Goshen and late of Claypool buys Dr W F King’s interest in Ely Medicine Co. at Columbia City and will partner with A A Kist. He will move to Columbia City to oversee company interests and serve as correspondence and solicitor for the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.
Prohibitionists Oppose Any Liquor License in County
The prohibitionists deny backing a high liquor license and insist they oppose the license system in all forms. They state they are working for the annihilation of the liquor traffic regardless of license level.
Prison population surge at Michigan City reaches 143
Sheriff Ziesel reports 143 inmates housed at Michigan City Prison doubling prior totals. Four inmates remain under death sentence awaiting execution. The sheriff also notes that George W. Harris had prior stints at the facility on two occasions before yesterday’s intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ziesel
George W. Harris
Fainting Attack Stuns Lake Shore Night Operator in Elkhart
Bene dict, a Lake Shore night operator, collapsed suddenly in Elkhart with a fainting attack but recovered. The incident disrupted service briefly while aid was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Benedict
Elkhart
Personal notes from Chicago visits and returns
Mrs W W Purl visits friends in Chicago while Mrs Sadie Grubb and Miss Caroline Thomas travel there for a several day stay. Mrs D C Decker of Goshen returns home after visiting Mrs Don Armstrong. Valentine Hamman of Milwood Kosciusko county visits his son F M Hamman and family. Mrs Nicholas Leifer of Warsaw leaves after visiting her sister Mrs Charles Berry. Mr and Mrs Joe D Miller, who were visiting Monroeville residents, return home. Dr W W Ouvalette returns from Chicago after attending alumni meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Purl
Chicago
Sadie Grubb
Caroline Thomas
LaPorte Herald
D. C. Decker
Goshen
Don Armstrong
Valentine Hamman
Milwood
Kosciusko County
F. M. Hamman
Nicholas ‘Leifer
Warsaw
Charles ‘Berry
South Ninth Street
Joe D. Miller
Perry
Monroeville
Ind
O. Vallétte
Alumni. Association
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Nolle Prosse
Caton Case
General Court
Lydia A. Ulrich
Daniel Shick
Roy
Charles Ulrich
Princes E. Arnold
Harry L. Arnold
Frances Weaver
Arnolds
Society News
Ben Greet
Oliver
Mesdames - Geo. Slate
Guy Boulton
Myrtle Coble
Gertrude Caminsky
Emma Butler
Ella ‘Hostetler
Wilmay ‘Balyeat
Mayme ‘Ellis
Lola Nusbaum
Harry
Get Rich Quick Company
Mortuary Record
United Church Services
Holy City
Senate
House
Lifers
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