Defense Nears End in Darrow Disbarment Case
The Darrow Worden Talbot disbarment trial nears closure with rapid testimony. Key witnesses include LaPorte City Clerk Charles Wolfe and ex sheriff O Craft detailing meetings with Darrow, Whitmore rumors, and Mrs Duck. The defense alleges Whitmore exists and cross examination shapes the mayor’s timeline and links to Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow-Worden-Talbot
Charles E. Wolfe
LaPorte
Darrow
Lapinski
Michigan Central
Limamond
Imayor
Chicago
Flammond
Alis Lapinski
Frehouse
Gulla
Duck
Talbot
Worden
John W. Talbot
South Bend
Darrow and Worden
Richter
UaPorte
Jonas O. Hoover
Hoover
Goshen
Osfor
Married People's club dance set for Jan eighteenth at Mc Naughton hall
The second society dance of the Married People's club will be held Thursday evening from 8 to 11 at Mc Naughton hall. Chauncey Allery of the West Side is ill with grip. Miss Sadie Gallagher hosted a birthday dinner at 720 South Third Street with 12 guests, including visitors Will DeBoer and Harry Glaze of Mishawaka and Miss Anna Trainor and A. J. Brugguer of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaughton Hall
Sadie Gallagher
South Third Street
Will DeBoer
Harry Glaze
Mishawaka
Anna Trainor
A. J. Brugguer
Elkhart
South Bend Man Finds Suicide Attempt After Ringing Door
George M. Witwer woke at 2 am to a pounding on his door and found Ed Galentine, an inmate of St. Joseph county asylum, on the step with a slit throat. Galentine requested a revolver to end his life, seeking to finish the self harm he started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Witwer
South Bend
Ed Galentine
St. Joseph County Asylum
Galentine
Mr. Witwer
Death of Mishawaka Merchant Henry Hesch at 34
Henry Hesch a prominent young merchant aged 34 died last night in Mishawaka from blood poisoning. He had a tooth extracted days earlier and the gums became affected. He leaves a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hesch
Mishawaka
Fort Wayne and Wabas Pee Traction Update
A brief item reports on Fort Wayne and Wabas Pee traction developments. Details are limited in the fragment, noting progress or changes affecting transportation and local infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Wabas Pee
No P M Yet Named for Postmaster Succession
Congressman Brick has not named Sherwin's successor as of now. In Washington, no new developments are learned. Rumors vary, suggesting a state appointment for the deposed postmaster, perhaps related to the attorney general's office. All candidates remain active with influence at work. no outcome predictions.
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Brick
Sherwin
Washington
Judge Rules New Ditch Law Repeals Old Provisions
Judge Funk of the St Joseph circuit court ruled that the new ditch law repeals the old one and pending ditches must be abandoned with new proceedings in the circuit court. The Molebash case spans Marshall, Elkhart and St Joseph counties and could cost about 70 000 if built. a prior Elkhart circuit court ruling in Witten litigation reached the same conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funk
St Joseph
Circuit Court
Commissioners’ Court
Molebash Cirena
Marshall
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Eciicuit Court
Witten
Died at Longcliff Former Goshen Resident
William H. H. Kelly longtime local who once ran a bakery died this morning at Longcliff asylum where he had resided a year. A private in Co. 6 147th Ohio he later belonged to Howell Post 90 and is survived by his widow and several daughters including Mrs. Waterson of Goshen and Mrs. Chapin of Elkhart. Brothers George W. and Wilson Kelly also noted. Remains to Goshen for burial.
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Wiliam H. H. Kelly
Loungsliff Asylum
Elkhart
Co. 6
147Th Ohio
Howell Post No. 90
Fiet
Fred Waterson
Nora Chapin
Likhart
George W
Wilson Kelly
Will probates and estates at the court house
The will of William J. Charpie is probated. New Paris homestead to widow Laura Charpie and remaining estate split among five children. Estate valued at about 20 000 dollars. Alice C. Felch dies. will leaves all to Hosea B. Felch amid temporary insanity. Probate notices list executors Samuel D. Ulrich and Dan Shick. Sale of realty to Thomas W. Knill and Mary J. Knill for 2500 dollars approved. Inventory for Harry R. Whitmer estate shows 10 000 dollars with cash on hand 10 672.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Charpie
New Paris
M. Charpie
C. M. Eisenbeiss
Elkhartt
Eldon C. Charpie
Hattie Charpie
Alice C. Felch
Elkhart
Hosea B. Felch
Felch
Emma C. Crull
Esther Dalee
Samuel D. Ulrich
Daniel Shick
Admr
Thomas W. Knill
Mary J. Knill
Harry R. Whitmer
Mary L. Whitmer
Mortuary Notices for Nusbaum and Werstler
NusbaumKennth two weeks old child of Mr and Mrs Wesley Nusbaum West Wilkinson street died this morning funeral to be held at the residence Saturday afternoon Werstler Mrs Joseph Werstler died suddenly last night at 10 o clock heart trouble home two and one half miles west of New Paris age 61 years 10 months seven days native of Maryland came to Indiana funeral Sunday at Baintertown with interment there survivors include husband three sons two daughters Otha and John residents of this city John employed by Frank P Abbott
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nusbaum
Kennth
Wesley Nusbaum
West Wilkinson Street
Werstler
Joseph Werstler
New Paris
Maryland
Indiana
Otha
John
Frank P. Abbott
Baintertown
Hopes of Recovery for Ill Junior Jenkinson
Junior Jenkinson, long ill with appendicitis and too weak for an operation Tuesday, shows marked improvement. Doctors hold out hope for his full recovery as he regains strength and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Jenkinson
Former Elkhart Woman Dead
Mrs. Henry Needham formerly of Elkhart died Tuesday in Canton Ohio at age 36. The remains were brought to Elkhart today for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Henry Needham
Canton
Disbarment Case Faces Elkhart Highway Step
James R. Devor of Elkhart seeks 3000 damages over opening a public highway extension from South Main Street to avoid crossing three railways. A. I. Tyler supports the plan, donating right of way as motorists and residents hope to eliminate dangerous diagonal crossings and prevent accidents.
Brick at Plymouth Advocates Republican Clean Up
In the Plymouth Independent the writer critiques Congressman Brick’s district remarks. They forecast a railroad rate bill to win favor and praise Republicans for “cleaning out their stables” but argue broader reform is needed, including renovating castles and outbuildings. The piece urges a general cleansing and a new deal for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Independent
Brick
Congress
Indiana
Hanly
Garret
Caesar Caesar
Officers Installed at Goshen Tent No 4 K QO T M
Goshen Tent No 4 K QO T M installed officers led by installing officer D D Fitch. Commander C Y Bedger Lieut Com Jacob Leedy Record Keeper E E Shoup Finance Keeper C E Zellar Chaplain D G Baker Sergt Ed Hatfield Master at Arms E J Snook First Guard Don IL Berry Second Guard B Hindes Picket C O Grady Sentinel William Dalke Trustee C O Brady Tent Musician C G Shoup. Social session followed with very good attendance.
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Goshen Tent
C. Y. Bedger
Jacob Leedy
E. E. Shoup
C. E. Zellar
D. G. Baker
Ed. Hatfield
E. J. Snook
Don IL. Berry
Bar Association To Meet For Annual Elsaart County Event
The Elsaart County Bar Association schedules its regular annual meeting next Saturday at 9:06 a.m. in the circuit court room. Officers will be elected and a banquet decision considered. attendance is expected to be large and other matters will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elsaart County Bar Association
Circuit Court
The Goshen Postoffice Conventioan Mentioned by Abe Martin
Abe Martin jokes about a Kansas miners brass band at the Goshen convention. He quips that even a miner could quit smoking just long enough to blow a horn and taunts about a postoffice fight in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Martin
Kansas
Indynoplus
Ginger
Lightning Burns Daniel Cooper Barn in Indiana Blizzard Suburb
Lightning struck Daniel Cooper’s barn in Wa bash county in January, igniting a blaze that destroyed the structure five horses and all contents, totaling about 2500 dollars in loss. The event marks an unusual midwinter lightning occurrence for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Cooper
Wabash County
Indiana
Pardon Granted to China-born Inmate Ming at Michigan City Prison
Ching- Fong Ming, the only Chinaman ever jailed at Michigan City state prison, receives a pardon after a two year old Indianapolis theft conviction for $1,600. He arrived shaved of his queue, an experience he deeply regretted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching- Fong Ming
Michigan City
Ming
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne Bride weds John E. Dakin in Philadelphia
Miss Zul Eve Bolens daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Bolens of Fort Wayne formerly from Ligonier and Goshen united in marriage with Mr John E Dakin of Philadelphia a week ago The Bolens family runs a local statuary works in the area.
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Zul Eve Bolens
J. H. Bolens
Fort Wayne
Ligonier and
Goshen
John E. Dakin
Philadelphia
Bolens
Indiana Western Railroad Franchise Revoked With Street Use Exception
The New Carlisle board of trustees revoked the franchise granted to Indiana Western Railroad Company with one exception allowing use of Zigler Street. Edward Kinney is named president of the new board.
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Board of Trustees of
New Carlisle
Indiana Western Railroad Company
Zigler Street
Edward Kinney
Missing Niles Man Found in Michigan City
George Shetterly a 70 year old Niles resident who had been missing for five months was found in Michigan City Indiana by Dayton Ohio man McNally. Wealthy farmer had sold his Pokagon Michigan farm recently and vanished while en route to visit his brother near Bertrand Michigan amid rumors of foul play.
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George Shetterly
Niles
Michigan City
Ind
McNally
Dayton
O. Shetterly
Pokagon
Mich
Shetterly
Levi
Bertrand
Michigan Central
Bertram
Surprised Warsaw Mayor Marks His Birthday
One hundred twenty five friends of Mayor A. G. Wood of Warsaw hosted a surprise party Wednesday evening for his 125th birthday anniversary. A cake cut into 120 pieces was shared with guests. The G. A. R. Post presented a rocking chair and the Warsaw Grange a framed picture to the mayor, a prominent member of both organizations.
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A. G. Wood
Warsaw
G. A. R. Post
Chorus troupe seeks rooms as crowds fill Goshen hotels
Goshen hotels were crowded last night forcing some chorus girls of the Piff Paff Pauf company to ride the 11:30 interurban to Elkhart and find lodging there. The show is slated for Bucklen Theater in Elkhart tonight.
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Goshen
Piff, Paff, Pauf” Company
Elkhart
Bucklen
Railroad death claim ties to Attica incident
Jerry Baker aged 51 was killed near Attica Indiana while running his engine on the B and O railroad. James and William Mills, brothers in law of Baker, also died in the last five years while working on the B and O railroad.
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Jerry Baker
Attica
Ind
James and
William Mills
Baker
Campaign slate forms in Wabash County races
Thirty one candidates have announced themselves for Republican nominations in Wabash County as the next election looms, signaling an active primary field and competitive races ahead.
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Wabash County
Southern Stage Riot Over Reckless Scenery Handling
Clyde McIntosh of Logan sport was confronted by the manager who drew a revolver after mishandling scenery during a performance of Under Southern Skies, scene turned tense and authorities notified.
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Clyde MclIntosh
Logansport
Piff Paff Pouf! A lively musical at the Jefferson
The musical comedy Piff Paff Pouf opened at the Jefferson to a large audience with color, chorus numbers, novel dances, and striking light effects. Fred W. Mace led the cast as a fast, humorous sandman, with Kathryn Osterman as the widow and Eveleen Dunmore as Eveleen. The show features two acts and three hours of lighthearted plot about four daughters and a wealth tied to an erratic will.
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Piffle
Paffe
The
Jefferson
Playhouse
Stanislaus Stange
Wm. Jerome
Jean Schwartz
Stange
Jerome
Schwartz
Fred W. Mace
Sandman
Scarecrow
Eddie Foy
Mace
Foy
Goshen
R. E. Graham
Kathryn Osterman
the Irwin
Eveleen Dunmore
Rose
Nellie Mae Hewitt
Atlantic City
Hudson
Trevor J
Cornell
the Jefferson
Allen Dane
Kerry Gow
Virginia Drew Trescott
Kate
David Harum
Johnny Jones
Jos
Wm. Jefferson
Elkhart Increases Budget As Henry Overlease Is Jailed
Elkhart city council raises 1906 appropriations from 101000 to 103000 with 2000 more needed. Henry Overlease, a city fireman, is jailed in Goshen after being tied to a holdup on Lake Shore brakeman Herbert Casey. Ed Shannon, the convicted boxer, implicated Overlease in the past robbery. Casey’s stolen watch is recovered as authorities probe further charges.
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Elkhart
Silvers
Henry Overlease
Goshen
Overlease
Herbert Casey
Lake Shore
Ed Shannon
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Shannon
Casey
Warstrengthened War Around Warsaw Post Office Funds Solicitation
Charges allege Robert Nelson secretary of the Kosciusko county Republican committee solicited campaign funds on the Warsaw post office floor. Nelson, recommended for Warsaw postmaster by Representative Brick, denies the accusation. Charles Bentley backed the charge, seeking to retain his eight year postmaster position as Royse and others are under review by Civil Service and sent to Postmaster General Cortelyou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Robert Nelson
Kosciusko County
Man Struck by Train At Chapin Street Crossing
Harry Nelson of Elkhart was struck by a Lake Shore switch engine at Chapin street crossing in South Bend. He was thrown several feet with a broken right leg and facial injuries. Bystanders aided him before he was taken to Epworth hospital by city ambulance.
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Harry Nelson
Elkhart
Chapin Street
South Bend
Nelson
Epworth Hospital
Woman Missionary to Speak on Armenia at Goshen College
Rose Lambert, a Mennonite missionary in Armenia for seven years, now runs an orphanage there and will lecture at Goshen College this evening on the country’s conditions. The program promises to be interesting and instructive, with a public urging to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Lambert
Armenia
Goshen College
Indiana Engineers Announce 26th Convention in Indianapolis
The Indiana Engineering Society schedules its 26th annual convention in Indianapolis from January 18 to 20. The event features speeches by nearly twenty prominent state authorities in engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indiana Engineering Society
Indianapolis
Fire destroys South Bend baggage building
A blaze of unknown origin swept the baggage and express building of the Northern Indiana Railway Co in South Bend yesterday. One car was lost and the total damage estimated at $5,000 or more. The fire department fought the flames but the structure and equipment were ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Northern Indiana Railway Co
Case Set For Monday Afternoon In Doering V International Text
The Doering case against the International Text Book Co. is scheduled for 2 o'clock in the afternoon before Justice at the venue in Elkwort. The hearing date is set for Monday afternoon as listed in court notices.
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International Text Book Co.ve
Henry Doering
Elkwort
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Ula
Lula
Miss Ernest
Vader
J. Whitmore
John Burke
Whitmore
Chauncey Allery
West Side
Longcliff
Mortuary Record
James B. Devor
Plymouth
BAR Association
Milwaukkee
Wis
Knute Ericson
LaPorte Ellis
May Irwin
Black
Richard Carle
New York
Tokio
Carpenter
Wilton Lackaye
Eddie J. Welsh
Oliver
Mexico
Harry Neilson
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