December Term of Circuit Court Nears End
Litigation moved from Kosciusko County to Kosciuszko County to be heard Monday as the December term of circuit court closes.
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Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1916
Page
1
South Bend Man Demands Will of Heller Estate
December Elkhart circuit court adjourned late as Warsaw school site case set to begin Monday. Rummel versus Frankenbody, foreclosure actions, and guardianships feature in court records. Agnes Huntington granted custody and $2 weekly support after divorce for cruelty. Probate orders include exes discharged and guardians appointed. local arrests for public intoxication and fines noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Drake
Warsaw
Mondas
Kosciusko County
Circuit Court
William J. Rummel
Harley G. Preck
Frankenbody
William GC. Long
Long
John F. Walmer
Mary Elizabeth Sterling
A. L. Strickler
Hein 'Treesh
Amanda Stiver
Mary Ann Treesh
Allowal
Mary L. Bivins
G. Alonzo Latta
Robert Meyers
Minnie Meyers
Van Blatz Sues Yoder for 2000 Damages in Circuit Court
Henry D. Van Blatz of South Bend sues D. R. Yoder of Goshen for 2000 damages alleging a September 7, 1944 bicycle crash in South Bend at 1 o clock p m caused severe head injuries when an auto driven by Yoder struck him. Van Blatz was riding a motorcycle at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. van Blatz
South Bend
Lou W. Vail
Goshen
Davey & Simpson
D. R. Yoder
Deater
van Blatz
Yoder
Vain Blatz
Heller will probated in circuit court for children
The will of Philip W. Heller, found dead at his daughter Mrs. J O Vannasdale’s home on West Pike, was probated yesterday in circuit court. Witnesses Ailea and A Mehl testified to execution date April 2, 1914 and codicil December 2, 1914. Daughters receive 100 each, plus division of the remainder among six daughters, one son, and Sarah I Haines heirs. a grandson Philip N. Heller gets a gold watch. Executor Philip H. Smith filed bond. estate estimated at about 1700. Superior Court. Dismissed damage suit against railroad and Witt suit at plaintiff cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip WH. Heller
J. O. Vannasdale
West Pike Street
Ailea
A. ©. Mehl
Ida WH. Vannasdale
Mary G. Smith
Martha BR. Means
Ea Davis
Male Halstead
Susie Hendricks
Samuel G. Heller
Sarah I. Haines
Gould
Philip N. Heller
Sarah I Haines
Joh W
Oliver R. Smith
South Gentl ‘Sanitary Milk Co
Northern Indiana Railroad Company
Albert Witt
Bull Moose and Republican merge agreed in county
Members of the progressive county central committee met in the courthouse room and voted unanimously to amalgamate the bull moose and republican parties. About 30 of 63 committeemen attended as Lou W. Vail Wilson Roose L. Hil and others urged the report from the special committee led by Roose Foulks Miller Troyer and Baumgartner. The decision settles that Republicans and Bull Moose will run together on the Nikhart county ticket this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive County Central Committee
Court House
Bull Moosers
Republican County Central Committee
Stonexhall
Chas W. Foulks
Otto BK. Deal
Elkhart
Lou W. Vail
Wilson Roose
L.i. Hil
W. S. Forler Creditors Case Ends in Court Sale
The attachment case against William S. Forler, former Goshen saloonist, is disposed in circuit court. Creditors to receive 1 3/4 percent of claims. Debts totaled 4570.88. Sheriff seized fixtures and liquor appraised at 601.79 and sold for 707.34. Sale costs 161.45 leaving 545.89 for distribution. Muessel Brewing Co of South Bend backed Forler. he owed 8% 200 when closed. He now runs a lunch stand at Kalamazoo Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Forler
Goshen
Forler
Muessel Brewing (Co
South Bend
White Front
Kalamazoo
Mich
Samuel Byler Dies at 58 in Longeliff Asylum
Samuel Byler, 58, died yesterday at Longeliff asylum where he had lived the last eighteen months. Heart trouble caused his death. Survived by two sons Clarence and Fred, both of Clinton township, and a daughter Mrs Ray Johns of Clinton. He was a long-time local resident. Funeral Tuesday at 10:30 at the Glinton Amish church with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Byler
Longeliff Asylum
Dease
Clarence
Fred
Clinton Township
Ray Johns
Clinton
Glinton Amish Church
Laporte horseman plans Goshen training stable next spring
Well known Laporte horseman Mr. Tine will establish a training stable at Goshen fair grounds race track in the coming spring. He previously kept a string of horses at the fair last fall while the Laporte track is being rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toy Line
Laporte
Goshen
Goshen Fair Grounds
Tine
Very Sleepy Ralph Zach Found Asleep Near Crossing
Ralph Zach, very sleepy, wandered into a railroad crossing watchman’s shanty near Michigan City after an awful night and was found asleep in the shack by railway staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Zach
Michigan City
Watchman’s
Rogers band at fair near Spahn building Lincoln avenue
Next week a Rogers band event is planned near the Spahn building at Lincoln Avenue and Fifth Street, outlining the location for attendees and the coming schedule.
Indiana utility panel approves rate cut pact for power firm
Special report from Indianapolis notes that after a conference of the Indiana public utility commissioners Chairman Thomas Duncan told representatives of the Indiana and Michigan Electric Co and city officials from South Bend and Elkhart plus major power users that the commission would ratify a rate agreement based on an initial $45,000 reduction in the companys current revenues. The firm accepted the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Public Utility Commissioners
Thomas Duncan
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co
South Bend
Elkhart
Laporte Editor Dies by Own Hand in City Overnight
Tas Chaney 40, brother of Joshua A. Chaney publisher of the Laporte Argus, shot himself in his room last night. He had long struggled with nerves and bought a revolver yesterday. Death was instant. Survived by his parents and by Galen Chaney city editor of the Argus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Tas
Chaney
Joshua A. Chaney
The
Laporte Argus
J. A. Chaney
Galen Chaney
Argus
Allied fleet shells Porto Lagos and Dedenghatch
A squadron of 18 allied warships bombarded the Bulgarian seaport of Porto Lagos and shelled military barracks and a railway station at Dedenghatch, destroying one military train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Porto Lagos
Dedenghatch
Daily Paper Planned in Indianapolis Support Drive
Hia Lyons and E. Taylor of Indianapolis arrived in Washington to back a plan for a Democratic daily newspaper in Indianapolis. The Indiana Democratic duo supports the project and indicates stock will be offered on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hia Lyons
E. Taylor
Indianapolis
Indiana Democratic
Campaign Prep Underway for Indiana March Primaries
Indianapolis January 22 Special Chairman Korbly of the Democratic State Central Committee keeps committeemen across Indiana busy preparing for the March primaries and strengthening organizational work for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Korbly
Democratic State Central Committee
Indiana Anti-Saloon League Suspends Activities Ahead of March Primaries
The Anti-Saloon League of Indiana has suspended activities pending the March 7 primaries. The move aligns with ongoing political processes as factions await primary results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Anti-Saloon League of
Indiana
Indiana Insane Hospitals Report Shows Large Population And Costs
Indiana boards report 5 805 patients in five state hospitals on Sept 30 1915 with 623 men and 2 682 women. 1 185 patients admitted during the year. Average daily attendance 5 216. Total expense 1 091 802 84 plus 94 277 81 for permanent improvements making grand total 1 185 580 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Board of State Charities
Skeke
Suit filed to cancel Blough deeded land to Depauw University
Uncles aunts and cousins of Noah K Blough of Lagrange sue in Lagrange circuit court to nullify contracts and deeds conveying about 1200 acres of farm land valued over 100000 to Depauw University. Land largely from Valentine Blough and Henry Blough. Noah Blough unmarried. relatives named. Case described as a hard fought northern state battle with Depauw employing several attorneys led by Smith Remster Hornbrook Smith of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah K. Blough
Lagrange
Depauw University
Blough
University
Lagrange County
Said Blough
Valentine Blough
Henry Blough
Noah Blough
Smith, Remster, Hornbrook & Smith
Indianapolis
Stranger 80 Found Dead in Lagrange Lodging
An 80 year old cook believed named Ray Cathell was found dead in bed at William H. Stowe’s home in Lagrange where he lodged while traveling from Kendallville to Kalamazoo. Alcoholism cited as cause. Deceased once worked for Stowe in Elkhart and via this connection had lodging. Body held by Harry Huss, undertaker, as authorities seek relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Cathell
William H. Stowe
Lagrange
Kendallville
Kalamazoo
Stowe
Elkhart
Harry Huss
Tomorrow Evening Dedication at First Church of Christ Scientist
The church at 111 Worth Fifth Street will dedicate its home tomorrow at 7 45 PM. The public is invited and there will be no collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Worth Fifth Street
Moving Day for Trump Cleaning and Cyclug Eestablishment
The Trump Cleaning and Cyclug Eestablishment relocates today to the Dangler brocks on HE Lincoln avenue, taking over space formerly occupied by the Royaleon News Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trump
Lincoln Avenue
Royaleon News Co
Local corn crop quality drops as Goshen mill imports grain
The local corn harvest yielded mostly second rate produce with soft kernels. The Goshen Milling Co. responds by importing corn from other regions of the country to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Milling Co
Norton Gibson's Greenhouse Stock Lost After Boiler Burst
Norton Gibson, owner of a green house at Nappanee, reports total loss of stock after freezing water burst the boiler at his plant, flooding the building and destroying plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton Gibson
Nappanee
Wickwire Pool Room Cases Settled in Elkhart Court
In Elkhart city court Frank Tarnes was fined after a case against Frank Wickwire was settled. The remaining cases against Wickwire were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickwire Pool Room
Elkhart
Frank Tarnes
Frank Wickwire
Church of Brethren Topics for Tomorrow Services
The Church of the Brethren presents tomorrow's program with morning subject Source of Testimony and evening topic Efficiency in Services, 2 Result of Christ's Help.
Rogers Band Fair Promised for Lincoln and Fifth Streets
A big event is planned with Rogers' band performing at a fair next week near the Spahn Building at Lincoln Avenue and Fifth Street. The notice emphasizes community entertainment and location details.
Highway bonds sold under sealed proposals plan
County Treasurer Winship reported sealed bids for county highway and prison township bond issues. Concord township issued 23000 to Breed Elliott Harrison of Indianapolis for a 3576 premium. Fletcher American National Bank and others bid. Prison township issue 31000 to Fletcher American National Bank of Indianapolis for a 676.10 premium. other bidders included J F Wild Co and Breed Elliott Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breed
Elliott& Harrison and
Fletcher American Bank
Winship
Concord
Elliott & Harrison of
Indianapolis
Fletcher-American National Bank of
St. Joe Valley Bank
Elkhart
Salem Bunk
Goshen
Mitchell Charnley
J. F. Wild & Co
Breed, Elliott & Harrison
Elkhart County Trust Co
Election commissioners appointed with no Republican representation
County Clerk Rimpler announces L. I. Whippy Democrat and William E. Charnley Progressive as Elkhart county election board members. Clerk Rimpler serves on the board by office. Appointments follow Democratic and Progressive county committee recommendations. Republicans have no representation under the current law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rimpler
George H. Rimpler
L. I. Whippy
William E. Charnley
Bord
Elkhart County
Iis
Rinpler
Watson to Campaign in Elkhart County Next Week
Hon James F E Watson former congressman and current GOP Senate hopeful plans stops in Nappanee Goshen Bristol and Elkhart Tuesday and Monday night crowds will hear him but local support is weak. Marshall defeated him in 1906 governor race. Even foes concede his oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE. Watson
Rushville
Ind
United States Senate
Elkhart County
Watson
Nappanee
Goshen
Bristol
Thomas R. Marshall
Hnven
Mortuary Notices for Prough Poyser Family Rites
In Goshen Mrs Hannahretta Prough died in Elkhart at age 72 from Bright’s disease and heart illness after five months away from home. Born May 1 1858 in Ohio, she married T Elliott Poyser and Jacob Gary, leaving two sons and five daughters including Mrs Rinehart and Mrs Hahn. Funeral at First M I Church Tuesday with Rev Seman. burial Oak Ridge. Also reported are the deaths of infant twins Gladys Lucile and Harold McDaniels of Elkhart, survived by parents and one brother Homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Hannahretta Prough
Goshen
A. W.rinehart
Elkhart
Jacob Gary
Poyser
Mikhart
W. C. Poyser
Rinehart
W. W. Hahn
New Buffalo
Mich
Casadie Haeger
W. J. Sweitzer
Oklahoma City
Okla
W. S. Sarand
Fire at Locke Township School Damages Desks and Windows
Teacher J C Dintaman arrived to find a stove fire at Locke township school five miles northwest of Nappanee. Help rushed, stove removed, blaze out. Several desks and windows damaged, expected losses in the hundreds of dollars. Insurance coverage noted. Fire believed caused by tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke Two
J. C. Dintaman
Locke Township
Nappanee
17th Chicago Auto Show Opens at Coliseum Armory
The 17th annual Chicago auto show opened today and will run through next Saturday. The event is held at The Coliseum and Armory, drawing enthusiasts to the exhibits and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Coliseum Cand ‘Armory
State Democratic Convention Called for Indianapolis
Bernard Kerbiy, site chairman, calls the state convention to meet in Indianapolis on April 26 and 27. The event will assemble 1,363 delegates with apportionment for the 13th district: Elkhart 23, Fulton 10, Isosciusko 14, Laporte 23, Marshall 14, Starke 6, St. Joseph 3. Delegates will be apportioned by county election commissioners to wards and townships. State committee reports indicate strong organization statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dan
Bernard Kerbiy
Elkhart
Fulton
Isosciusko
Laporte
Marshall
Starke
St. Joseph
Shamrock Athletics card draws small crowd in S A C club rooms
The Shamrock Athletics program last night attracted about 100 fans, including around 20 from Elkhart, with wrestling and boxing bouts. Higby vs Riggs, Caxey vs Mishler, and H Cripe vs Amster headline a card as Casey Miller and Righy-Riges spark interest. Elkhart and Goshen officials officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrock Athletics Club
Elkhart
Boning
Higby
Riggs
Ligonier
Frantzyx
Ulery
Caxey
Mishler
H. Cripe
Amster
Keene
Middleton
Tom Dvdushone
Wu. Bandelier
Goshen
Casey-Miller
Righy-Riges
Righy
Mned Lew .Powell
South Bend
Felikhart
Democratic live wire squad formed in Thirteenth district
Rudolph Ackerman W A McInerny Robert J Proctor Harry Arnold Dr Danforth and C L Metzger named by the democratic state committee to explain the new primary election law to democratic voters. A meeting of the committee is being held in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Ackerman
W. A. McInerny
Robert. J. Proctor
Harry Arnold
Dr. Danforth
C.L. Metzger
Democratic State’ Committee
Indianapolis
Fourth quarterly Trinity Methodist Conference held in Elkhart
Sixty members attended the fourth quarterly conference of Trinity Methodist Church in Elkhart despite bad weather. Reports for the year praised the work as in excellent condition. The Northern Indiana Conference is set for March 29 in Fort Wayne with resolutions to reappoint R. J. Wade as Goshen district superintendent and Rev. John C. White as pastor of Trinity M E Church in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Elkhart
Northern Indiana
Ft. Wayne
R. J. Wade
Goshen
John C. White
Trinity M
Indiana Supreme Court Dismisses Farmers Lines Appeal
The Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Telephone Co. lost in litigation with farmers lines as the Indiana supreme court dismissed the appeal from the LaGrange circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana’ & Southern Michigan Telephone Co
Farmers’ Lines
Indiana Supreme Court
Lagrange
Russian fruit stand conductor seeks opera role in New York
Louis Salomon a Russian Jewish fruit stand operator from Elkhart has gone to New York to sing in opera at fifty dollars per week. He settled in Elkhart seven years ago and hopes for success on the stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Salomon
Elkhart
New York
Salomon
Heirs win $2000 judgment in coal dock death case
Heirs of Claude McCoy who died from injuries at the C and I coal docks English Lake Starke County secured a judgment for $2000. The ruling awards damages to McCoy’s heirs in the industrial accident case filed after his fatal injuries on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude McCoy
English Lake
Starke County
Operator at Venetian in Elkhart
Harley McDevitt of Goshen is motion picture operator at the Venetian theater in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venetian
Harley McDevitt
Goshen
Venetia Theatre
Elkhart
Milford Woman Stricken With Paralysis
Mrs. Rummel of Milford is reported in serious condition after being found unconscious from paralysis.
Cleaners and Dyers Hold Ninth Indiana Convention
The ninth convention of cleaners and dyers was held at the Hotel Severin in Indianapolis, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hotel Severin
Indianapolis
Meet Me at Rogers Band Fair Next Week
A note sets a gathering at Rogers band fair next week. It mentions Spohn pudding and references Lincoln Avenue and Fifth Street in the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Band Fair
Spohn
Lincoln Avienne
Fifth Street
Elkhart County Historical Society Annual Meeting Report
Elkhart County Historical Society held its annual meeting in the county superintendent’s office. Cartholomew presented the 20th year report noting progress, archival growth, and the need for better storage facilities. The society supported naming Madison Street School for Emma R. Chantiler and urged participation in the state centennial celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Historical Society
A. Wwehver
Court House
KX. Cartholomew
Elkhart County
Goshen
Emma R. Chantiler
Madison Street
Goshen“high
State Centennial Commission
H. S. K. Bartholomew
High Water Floods Elkhart County Lowlands
Water in this region rises to levels unseen in months. Goshen reports no flood damage yet, but Elkhart River surges beyond banks submerging lowlands. Andrew Gargo home inundated, his family rescued by boat, and a horse saved. Canned fruit in the Gargo cellar ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Andrew Gargo
No Fusion in Wabash County Parties Nominate Ticket
Wabash county progressive central committee met yesterday and decided to nominate a complete county ticket for the November 7 election. Bull moosers in LaGrange and Marshall counties will also place tickets. Elkhart Grant and Madison are the only Indian counties where fusion has been adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull Moose
Wabash County
Wabash
Progressive
Bull
Lagrange
Marshall
Elkhart
Grant
Marion
Madison
Anderson
Stranger found with scalp torn near N Y C G tracks
John Pyjak, a stranger believed from Cleveland, was found in South Bend near the New York Central tracks with his scalp completely torn from his head. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where twenty five stitches were needed to replace the scalp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pyjak
Cleveland
South Bend
N.Y. CG
St. Joseph's ‘Hospital
Explosion injures Bremen man operating home pump
Philip Senff of Bremen was badly injured when a small gasoline engine used to operate a pump at his residence exploded. The incident occurred at his home and authorities investigated the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Senff
Bremen
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ren—General
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George W. Farrell
Noah Rarick
David R. Resler
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I. Frank Leader
Frank B. Miller
Charles T. Green
Jessie Woodford
Charles Stephens
Charles K. Bald
George E. Butler
Shadward Butler
Anthony
Ray Deahl
Mayor’s Court
Liffey Jones
New Paris
Potmanville
Clayton Grant
Newaris
Jones
P. H. Heller Will
Given
Bull Moose County Central Committee
W. S. Forler Creditors
Longeliff
Rogers
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South Bend and
James Chaney
Mulgarian
Board OF Charities
NUAL
Indi
Anapolis
Cor
Church of Brethren
Spahn
Mortuary Record
Live Wire Squad
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