Wilful misrepresentation claimed over Elkhart superior court bill
The Indianapolis Star is cited as reporting Representative E. A. Baker of Elkhart praising a bill to create a St Joseph Elkhart superior court district. Critics accuse Baker of bias and falsehood, noting Elkhart circuit court is adequate and warning against personal advancement motives. The Commercial Exchange opposes the measure while Elkhart lawyers lobby in Indianapolis. Local papers are mixed in stance.
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Indianapolis Star
E. A. Baker
Elkhart
St- Joseph-Elkhart
Baker
Elkhart County
Indianapolis
Elkhart City
Star
Goshen
House
Senate
Gary
Hanly
Commercial Exchange
the Review
the Truth
Elkhart Graduation and Local Commerce News
Thirty graduates were received into Elkhart high school last night. Adulterated food has been sold by Elkhart dealers. A state agent made a secret visit to the town. The names of the dealers appear in the state secretary William Alden Smith's monthly report. Smith, U.S. senator elect in Michigan, shows interest in the Elkhart gas works.
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Elkhart
William Alden Smith
United States
Michigan
Eikhart Gas Works
Notorious Reformer Tuttle Target of Local Controversy
The best hated man in Niles is said to be Joseph Tuttle, a tuft factory man and hide dealer, whose actions led to the grand jury in St. Joseph Michigan indicting seven Niles saloonkeepers and four alleged gamblers.
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Niles
Joseph
Tuttle
St. Joseph
Mich
State Bank Directors to Elect Officers Tonight
State bank directors meet tonight to fill a vacancy in the board and the position of assistant cashier following the resignation of ex-Mayor Lowry.
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the State Bank
Lowry
Bell Ringing Cancelled Due to Local Illness
The bell of the First English Lutheran church will not be rung tomorrow because of serious sickness in the area. The notice mentions 493 cases of smallpox in Indiana during December and notes deaths from the disease.
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Indiana
Big Four head on collision kills twenty five near Fowler
East bound Big Four passenger train No 38 and west bound freight No 95 collided head on at Fowler Indiana at 2 30 am today. Twenty five people were killed and twenty died in cremation.
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Chicago
Fowler
Ind
Lafayette
Evidence Surfaces on Fuller Case Claims From Reliable Farmer
State officials disclose new testimony following Fuller conviction. A farmer 614 miles east of Goshen says Fuller and an unknown woman visited his farm to view a horse between 8:30 and 9 PM the night before the murder. Witnesses also place Fuller in an open buggy north of the city between 10:30 and 11 PM. Investigators seek identifying details of the woman while disputing Mrs. Wolfe and Fuller on retirement times.
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Fuller
Goshen
Tipmore
Heacock
Obituary notices for Freetz and Stevens families
Jacob Freetz aged about 38 died at his home in Nappa after a brief illness. Mary Catherine Violett Stevens born in Waterford April 9 1831 died at her home on South Sixth Street after a long illness. She was married to Edwin H Stevens March 10 1853 and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral for Mrs Stevens will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at her residence with Rev J V Fradenburg officiating. Burial at Violette Cemetery Waterford.
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First Baptist Church
Mercies
Kansas City
Fairbanks
Alaska
J. V. Fradenburg
Violette
Waterford
Death of Ambrose St. Vrain in Los Angeles
Word from Los Angeles reports the death of Ambrose St. Vrain, 80, brother of Mrs. Guy B. Kessler of Goshen. He formerly lived in Chicago and sought relief for consumption in the mountains, and was known in Goshen for visiting the city.
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Los Angeles
Cali
Ambrose St. Vrain
Guy B. Kessler
Mr. St. Vrain
Chicago
Goshem
Cow-Catcher on Interurban Car Smashed by Paved Track
A Wisconsin interurban car’s cow-catcher was wrecked yesterday when a bulge in the pavement between rails sprung up in cold weather. The device caught on the pavement and was demolished before the issue was noticed.
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Winona Interurban
Case Postponed in Sadie Harvey Flowers Divorce
The divorce case of Sadie Harvey Flowers was postponed until Wednesday because the defendant arrived late. He is known as Grouchy, and his father-in-law accompanied him claiming Grouchy is the real victim of the alleged misalliance.
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Sadie Harvey Flowers
Grouchy
Real Estate Board Proposes Tax Payment Publication Bill
The South Bend real estate board drafted a bill for the general assembly to require state county treasurers to publish in leading newspapers a list of taxes paid by each person.
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South Bend Real Estate Board
General Assembly
Kept Wedding Secret Chicago Nuptials Reported
Chester Jantz and Miss Kittle of Silver Lake announced they were married in Chicago on December 21. The notice records a secret wedding and confirms the couple’s union.
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Chester Jantz
Miss Kittle
Silver Lake
Chicago
Elkhart Court Allows Reopening of Barney Estate
The Elkhart County Trust Co. received circuit court permission to reopen the estate of Samuel E. Barney, founder of a failed company, to pursue $86,000 shortfall in the mortuary fund tied to premiums. Suit will target Agnes E. Barney and heirs as the estate’s possible liable parties.
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Elkhart County Trust Co
American Mutual Life Insurance Company
Samuel HB. Barney
Elkhart
Agnes Barney
Richard Carl Barney
France Crimmins-Barney
the Trust Co
Samuel £. Barney
American Mutua
Mortuary Fund
Samuel E. Barney
Agnes E. Barney
Flood Threat on Wikhart River and Rock Run Creek
Heavy rain flooded the Wikhart river and Rock Run creek causing widespread inundation. Lowlands submerged and basements filled as streets turned into streams. catch basins clogged with ice and mud. Workers cleared basins to prepare for the emergency.
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Wikhart
Rock Run
Indiana Anti Saloon League silent on $1,000 license bill
At a senate public morals committee meeting on Mattingly’s $1,000 license bill A G Humphrey president of the Indiana Anti Saloon League said the league would take no hand for or against enactment and high license measures are not on the league's legislative program for consideration.
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Indiana AntiSaloon League
Senate Committee On Public Morals
Mattingly
A. G. Humphrey
Anti- Saloon League of Indiana
Indiana General Assembly
League
Hagenbeck Show to Reach Peru by Train Transfer
The Wabash will receive the Hagenbeck shows from the Illinois Central at Tolano Illinois and transport them to the Wallace Show quarters near Rich Valley. The train comprises 19 flat cars four box cars ten stock cars ten coaches and two sleepers.
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Peru
Illinois Central
Tolano
Ill
Wallace
Rich Valley
L O T M Installation Set For Jan 22 At IOOF Hall
The officers of the L O T M will be instituted at the IOOF hall next Tuesday evening January 22 at eight o clock. All members are urged to attend promptly. The team will practice Monday afternoon.
Donations to Goshen Library Expand Periodical Gifts
The Goshen public library reports new periodical donations including Journal of Infectious Concepts and The Theatre along with titles House Beautiful Country America. The gifts broaden the library’s literary range for patrons.
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Goshen Public
Journal of Infectious
Cepts
America
Indiana Railway inspector Gardner resumes work
Inspector Gardner of the Indiana Railway resumes duties after approving a layoff of two workers due to sickness and related count concerns.
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Gardner
Indiana Railway Company
Scount
Who Stole the Papers in South Bend Election Probe
The Bingham-Talcott contest case centered on missing documents that could prove election frauds in the Fifth district. Clerk Frank P. Christoff testified before the senate committee on elections that an official poll list vanished when he unpacked files. Christoff, a Democrat, noted his predecessor was Republican Geo H Alward.
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South Bend
Frank P. Christoff
St. Joseph County
Senate Committee On Elections
Geo. H. Alward
Rails laid for Chicago to Goshen line spur at LaPorte
A force lays rails for the Chicago New York Electric Air Line spur in LaPorte linking to the main southbound system. Three car loads of steel arrive from Johnstown with more on the way. Officials expect no delays until Chicago to Goshen operation and Goshen entrance franchise comes up next Monday. Col Hord backs swift Goshen to Chicago construction. Stock sales fund the project.
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Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad Company
LaPorte
Johnstown
Chicago
Goshen
Col. Hord
Divorce Granted to Mrs Schaff in Elkhart Circuit Court
Mrs Kathryn Schaff of Elkhart was granted a decree of divorce from George Schaff with custody of their child. The husband reportedly left Elkhart for Chicago and is said to be traveling. The case followed an earlier complaint for divorce filed weeks ago in Probate Court. An inventory for minor heirs Edna Inez and Glen Thurander filed by Ira H. Chudch shows new personal property and estimated real estate at $2000. Petition to sell real estate for reinvestment granted. John K. Harper and Wm L Sipe named as appraisers.
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Kathryn Schaff
Elkhart
George Schaff
Schaff
Chicago
Ira H. Chudch
Edna
Inez
Glen Thurander
Claus G
Alice A. Thurander
John K. Harper
Wm. L. Sipe
No Transfer Yet Claimed in Northern Indiana Railway Deal
Reports in Indianapolis and Chicago papers claim a deal to transfer all property of the Northern Indiana Railway Company of South Bend to the Deiterich syndicate, ex-Gov Durbin, and Hugh McGowan. J. McM. Smith disputes finality noting only a preliminary agreement signed in New York and pending conditions. James Murdock of Lafayette says Indianapolis papers are substantially correct.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
New York
Deiterich Syndicate
Murdocks
Durbin
Hugh McGowan
Northern Indiana Railway Company
South Bend
the Tribune
J. McM. Smith
Mr. Smith
James Murdock
Lafayette
Ind
Tribune
Indianapolis Papers
Dying Jockey Bert Knappenberger Kept From Family
Famous jockey Bert Knappenberger known as Knapp is dying of quick consumption in a Los Angeles Emergency hospital. His mother Mrs Alyinad Knappenberger reports a telegram from the Chicago Jockey Club confirming his illness. Knapp had a noted career in Russia and later ran a saloon in Elkhart before to California two years ago to ride.
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Alyinad Knappenberger
Bert Knappenberger
Knapp
Chicago Jockey Club
Los Angeles
Cal
Ray Thornton
Elkhart
California
San Francisco
Ligonier
Bloody South Bend Fight Ends With Stab Wound
Lewis Nesaras of South Bend lies in a serious condition after a fight in which he was found unconscious in a blood pool. Police arrested Peter Vaga and Steve Albert, the latter admitting to stabbing in self defense. Both charged with assault with intent to kill, hearing set for February 2, bonds set at $509 cash.
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Lewis Nesaras
South Bend
Nesaras
Peter Vaga
Steve Albert
Vaga
Albert
Arnolds Divorced After St Joseph Court Decree
In St Joseph circuit court at South Bend, Frances E Weaver Arnold was divorced from Harry L Arnold with special judge C P Ducomb presiding. Mrs Arnold may resume her maiden name Frances Weaver. The Arnolds were well known in Elkhart for running a dancing school and Mr Arnold also worked with a collection agency.
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St. Joseph Court
South Bend
St. Joseph
Frances E. Weaver-Arnold
Harry L. Arnold
C. P. Ducomb
Arnold
Frances Weaver
Arnolds
Elkhart
Warsaw Man Follows Destructive Obsession Across Family
J Cochran a traveling wholesale coffee house representative abandoned his wife and two children, a nine year old girl and a baby under one, to pursue a Lafayette woman of questionable character. The situation leaves the wife to support the family by boarding and hosting guests while Cochran squanders money on the ill reputed woman. The tale is described as of unusual human interest and Cochran's potential madness is noted.
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Lafayette
J. Cochran
Verdict For Trustee Returned In St Joseph Court
The St Joseph Circuit Court jury found Byron Smith not guilty in the case brought by Union School Township of St Joseph County. After more than three hours deliberation, the 12 jurors unanimously deemed the former township trustee innocent of all charges. The trial began Tuesday January 8 and drew unusual public interest for a civil case in recent years.
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St. Joseph
Union School
St. Joseph County
Byron Smith
Florida Winter Brings Unseasonable Warmth Across State
Florida reports mild winter conditions with temperatures around 65 degrees. Observers note unusual warmth for the season while ice users fear supply issues. Forecasters say only a February cold snap could rescue the ice crop.
Sick List Reflects Mixed Health News Across Town
Defres Mitchell shows a hotly changing condition. Mrs. John H Baker ill with tonsillitis and la grippe improves. Joe Grovecock of North Highth street recovers from typhoid fever. Prof J D Brunk Goshen College, improving after grip, is bed bound again. Mrs Henry Bodkne Middlebury critically ill with little hope of recovery. Mrs Anna Pronnett and Mrs Ed Pronnett steadily improve.
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Defres Mitchell
John H. Baker
Joe Grovecock
North Highth Street
J. D. Brunk
Goshen College
Henry “Bodkne
Middlebury
Second Wife Loses All in LaPorte Jury Case
A LaPorte circuit court jury recognized the legality of John C Strunk and Elizabeth Myers marriage dated March 13 1858 in Akron Ohio and awarded Jennings Myers a son property in South Bend after Mishawaka valued at 7000 claimed by Mary Johnson Strunk. Strunk later married again on May 10 1868 in Niles Michigan without divorce from his first wife.
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LaPorte
John C. Strunk
Elizabeth Myers
Akron
Ito Jennings Myers
South Bend
Mishawaka
Mary Johnson’ Strunk
Niles
Mich
Mrs John Simon Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs John Simon of South Eighth street was surprised by friends at home last evening for her birthday. The event featured refreshments music and games. Clyde H Davis son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Davis of 204 South Sixth street will wed Mazie Jenkinson daughter of Mrs Belle Jenkinson of 111 North Fifth street on Saturday February 3 at St James Episcopal Church.
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John Simon
South
Eighth Street
Clyde H. Davis
Charles’ A.da*vis
South- Sixth Street
Mazie Jenkinson
Belle’ Jenkinson
North ‘Fifth
St. James
Mass Meetings to Be Held at Two Churches Sunday
Two revival services are planned for Sunday night at the Presbyterian and Reformed churches. Rev. J. V. Pradenburg will preach at the Presbyterian church and Rev. M. J. Magor at the Reformed church. The public is cordially invited to attend these continuations of the union revival effort.
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Presbyterian Church
J. V. Pradenburg
Reformed Church
M. J Magor
No Danger of Spread for Mrs Charles Richmond
Mrs Charles Richmond is recovering nicely at home on North Fifth Street with the attending physician stating there is no danger of spread from her smallpox case.
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Charles“Richmond
North Fifth
Special Church Notices From St James and Local Churches
Tomorrow at St James church services and sermons with singing by Miss Layton and Miss Fick. offertory by Mr Benton and Mr Guy Dausman with Ave Maria and Gounod. First Christian church bell out Sunday Jan 20 due to fixed repairs. revival starts Jan 22 at 7 30 p m. Well Memorial Lutheran services at 10 30 a m and 7 p m with all invited. Presbyterian sermon titled A Three fold Revelation. Rev J W Fradenburg to preach in evening. choir and male quartette provide special music. public invited.
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St. James Church
Miss Layton
Miss Fick
Benton
Stuart
Guy Dausman
Well Memorial Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Fradenburg
Revival Sermon Spurs Citywide Awakening at First M. B. Church
The Union notes a strong audience despite bad weather as Rev Fradenburg preached from the Gallio text urging soul saving. The powerful sermon denounced church indifference and urged renewed religiosity with meetings continuing next week at the First M B church.
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Fradenburg
Gallio
Dental Work at Yeasona Obson's Bros 17 23
Fragmentary note references dental work at Yeasona Obson's Bros with a strange numbering 17 23. No clear date or patient name is readable. Further text needed for a precise summary.
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Yeasona
Denreider
Bros
Manager Welsh Ill. Elskelsh Threatened With Pneumonia
South Bend resident manager of the Anajtorium and Oliver opera houses is ill with pneumonia. Welsh has many friends in the city who are closely watching his condition.
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Elskelsh
Oliver Opera
Twenty Five Years Ago in Goshen Notes
Local column recalls a 1882 Goshen scene with obits, marriages, and moves. Mrs Prickett dies after a lengthy illness in Benton. Goshen trades and social events include the Schaubel wedding in Kansas City and Boss Walters welcomed as a new father. Roads, telegraph links, and county politics feature, with deputies and local farm trades noted.
Births A Son to Vern Tillapaugh Family
A son was born to Mr. Vern Tillapaugh, formerly of the area, who now lives elsewhere, in a terse birth notice from the local column.
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Mr. Vern -Tillapaugh
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HE. C. Wilson
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Hicksville
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Toledo
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Lou Henkel
North Manchester
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Harry Dewey
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