Circuit Court Adjourned and Docket Updates at Elkhart
The February term of the Elkhart superior court opens Feb 11 with many civil cases. Bond amounts set for Congdon and Johnson. Kreider and Gingerich cases dismissed. various real estate transfers listed including Hixon to Nusbaum and Bontrager chain transfers in Washington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
John Darr
Isaac Darr
W. B. Hile
Norman Kreider
Roscoe Gingerich
Cecil Congdon
Melvin Johnson
Henry W. Hixon
Ora S
Nusbaum
Middlebury
Sarah A. Conley
Wm. Zumpfe
Olive E. Morse
Earl W. Albright
Goshen
Mary Clayton Frederick
Allen A. Morris
Charles A. Bickel
John F. Stroup
Elias B. Church
Jacob B. Bontrager
Washington
Jacob
Bontrager
Peter T. Longacre
Criger Signs Contract With St Louis Club
Lou Criger the Boston American catcher, who had been sold to St Louis, finally signed a contract after manager McAleer met him in Elkhart. Criger, who was dissatisfied, demanded part of the purchase price, and the differences have been adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criger
Lou Criger
Boston American
St. Louis
McAleer
Elkhart
Miss Walters Misses Notice of Mother's Death
Miss Mary Walters in Chicago was informed too late of her mother's death after a delayed message caused a misimpression in last night’s paper. The report suggested she had not been notified in time.
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Mary Walters
Chicago
Miss Walters
Wawasee Inn Former Owner Injured in Daytona Fall
C G Wiggins once owner of the Wawasee Inn was injured at Daytona Florida while trimming vines near his cottage. He fell and broke his leg and sprained his ankle in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Wiggins
Daytona,Fla
Kreger Bechtel Open Real Estate Loan Insurance Office
Jud Kreger and David D. Bechtel form a partnership for real estate loan and insurance work and opened an office on the second floor of the Harry C. Dangler building at East Lincoln avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Kreger
David D. Bechtel
Harry C. Dangler
East
Lincoln Avenue
Swinehart Proposes Foret Through Toyad Valley Tex
Project plans from Luther Swinehart under whose supervision the Valley Line road was built include a new Foret through the Toyad valley in Texas. Mr and Mrs Swinehart are now involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Swinehart
Toyad Valley
Tex
Mrs. Swinehart
Ibe
Fifty-four Elkhart Students Graduated Last Night
Fifty-four Elkhart students received diplomas at graduation exercises held in the Central building.
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Elkhart
Travel Note on Dr. McKinzie Departing for Holy Land
Dr McKinzie of the Howe eran left this week for the Holy Land accompanied by cadets James E Long and Miss Zelda Kin. The trip reflects a united group from the school embarking on the overseas journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
McKinzie
Howe Eran
James E. Long
Miss Zelda
Thuré
Shively Returns From Capital Admits Need Of Rest
Senator Benjamin F. Shively came back to South Bend from Indianapolis via Goshen and said he is in good health but needs rest for several weeks after a strenuous campaign. He has no definite plans but may not go to Washington before February 25 and will decide after Taft’s potential call for an extra session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Indianapolis
Goshen
Shively
Washington
Woman Abducts Home Leaves Family on North Side
Mrs Sam McCreary and four children on the North Side report she left home several days ago and has not been heard from since. She told relatives to publish any serious news in The Democrat so she could see it. The paper notes she would be welcome to return to her heartbroken children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam McCreary
North Side
Democrat
Frankfort
Fred Rohrer
Berne
Noble County
Avilla
Kendallville
Ligonier
Albion
Cromwell
Donald Schaefer
Huntington
Charle M. Brown
Roby
Auburn
Frank S. Roby
Judge Roby
George Paillee
Decatur
Lagrange County
Lima
Howe
Mongoquinong
Montpelier 14
Floy
L. ‘Trey
George
Wabash
Brumm
E. But
Trey
Elkhart Pair Wed After Parental Objection
Dwight Wilson age 18 and Anna Maasuth age 19, both of Elkhart, married in Cassopolis Michigan after parental objections. They returned to Elkhart and are living at home with rumors that forgiveness may follow.
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Dwight Wilson
Anna Masuth
Elkhart
Cassopolis
Mich
Mortuary Record of Mrs Alwilda Culp
Mrs Alwilda Culp born June 2 1842 died at her Elkhart home this morning of diabetes. She was the widow of Enos Culp who died two years ago this morning at the same hour. Surviving children include Mrs Ward Snyder of Goshen and Alonzo Weatherhead of Goshen is a brother.
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Culp
Alwilda Culp
Elkhart
Enos Culp
Hartzler Purchases Walker Property in Goshen
Aaron Hartzler closes a deal with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Walker acquiring the Goshen Church and Ladder Co portion of the old BE W Walker plant. Three large buildings and about two acres, plus a street lot between A B Witts block and the Big Four track, are included. Deal arranged by L W Vail.
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Walker
Aaron Hartzler
E. W. Walker
BE. W. Walker
Goshen Church & Ladder Co
Mr. Hartzler
National Dairy Machine Co
A. B. Witt
L. W. Vail
Lagrange Beats In Purdue Corn Exhibit
Lagrange county sent only three students to the corn school at Purdue University last week yet captured three first prizes in the corn exhibit. Elkhart county farmers are urged to show more interest as Lagrange leads in this competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Lagrange County
Purdue University
Elkhart County
L H Beyerle Honored At Knights Templar Installation
Lincoln H Beyerle, long time Elkhart St Joseph superior court reporter, received a past commander's gold jewel from Goshen commandery No 50 Knights Templar during the installation of officers. The ornament features a Persian cross above a black Maltese cross, suspended from a triangle, with intricate embossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Beyerle
Lincoln H. Beyerle
Elkhart-St. Joseph Superior Court
Goshen Commandery
Knights Templar
Beyerle
Public Reception Honoring Senator Shively in South Bend
The South Bend Chamber of Commerce will host a public reception for Senator B. F. P. Shively and his wife to honor his selection as a United States senator and recognize the honor brought to South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. FP. Shively
South Bend
South ‘Bend
United States
May Open Restaurant and Bakery Under Consideration
Will Ulery is considering the opening of a combined bakery and restaurant in the basement of the Jefferson Theatre block. Public interest centers on a new local dining option in a historic district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ulery
Ths
Jefferson Theatre Block
Be City Postmaster John W. Baker Seeks Second Term
John W. Baker seeks a second term as postmaster of Be City after his initial appointment. Local officials say his tenure has improved mail service and community outreach. The election to confirm the postmaster’s term is expected in the coming weeks.
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John W. Baker
Judge Vanfleet Orders South Bend Verdict in Child Stealing Case
In South Bend superior court Judge Vanfleet directed jurors to return a not guilty verdict in the case of Katherine Kile charged with stealing a child. The judge indicated habeas corpus proceedings should be moved to Plymouth. The child's father John Phillips testified that Kile took the child from their home while he was away and sought to reclaim the child from her mother’s home with contested claims of care. Neighbors say the couple are fond of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Vanfleet
Katherine Kile
Plymouth
John Phillips
Kile
Kiles
Phillips
Recalled Engagement: Comedian Richard Carle Looks Back
Richard Carle, touring comedian, recalls performing seventeen years ago at the old Coliseum now razed by S F Spohn. He notes the old engagement is not remembered and cites his later successes in The Storks The Mayor of Tokio The Tenderfoot and Mary's Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Carle
Old Coliseum
Hotel Hascall
S. F. Spohn
Carle
Tokio
Up To Date Bill Counts Mark Senate and House
The article notes 172 bills introduced in both the Senate and the House. It states no action will be taken to unseat contested Republican members or Republican state officials, besides evidence from the Simon-Wickey and Marsden-Williams hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Simon-Wickey
Crownpoint
Marsden- Williams
Warrick County
Democratic State Committee
Memorial Service and Lincoln Birthday Events Set
Howell Post No 90 G A R and the W R C accept invitation to attend a Sunday evening service at the Presbyterian church where Rev A Vannuys will speak on Lincoln The Post and W R C also plan an entertainment at the Gi A R hall on Friday evening Feb 12 Lincoln birthday program to be announced later
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Howell Post
G.A. R
Presbyterian Church
A. Vannuys
Lincoln
Post
A. R. Hall
Cause of Chicago crib horror cited by coroner jury
Testimony notes carelessness as a torch carried from a tunnel by a laborer reached the Dower house and ignited a fire. The coroner's jury hears how the blaze started in the Chicago crib disaster.
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Chicago
Out of Town Crowd Attends Jefferson Theatre Show
About 200 spectators from Ligonier New Paris Milford Middlebury Napanee Millersburg Warsaw Syracuse Wakarusa and nearby towns gathered last night to see Richard Carle perform in Marys Lamb at the Jefferson audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Richard Carle
Mary
Lamb
Ligonier
New Paris
Milford
Middlebury
Nap‘paneé
Millersburg
Warsaw
Syracuse
Wakarusa
Elkhart Elopement Suspects Reported Missing Couple
Miss Blanche Bubeck aged 15 and George Spencer aged 15 and her sweetheart, both of Elkhart, are missing after she walked to the post office last night. The pair are believed to have eloped, with Bubeck’s father and police notified but no trace found. The Bubeck family formerly lived on South Seventh street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Bubeck
G. A. Bubeck
Elkhart
George Spencer
Sage
Miss Bubeck
Bubeck
South Seventh Street
Two Governors Contrasted Hanly and Marshall
A comparison of Indiana governors J. Frank Hanly and James P. Marshall highlights stark contrasts. Hanly is portrayed as vain, lecture-hungry, and expansive, while Marshall is depicted as economical, reserved, and constitutional, trusting the legislature and avoiding public spectacles. Public mood shifts from Hanly’s showmanship to Marshall’s quiet administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Hanly
Indiana
Gov
Hanlyn
Gov. Marshall
Girl Lured from Home by Stories of Life Behind Footlights
Irene Kunkle, not yet 14, left Laporte for South Bend after being enticed by stories of gay life and letters. Harry H. Lynton, an actor in the Sullivan Stock Company, is alleged to have promised her a position and may be arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Kunkle
Laporte
South Bend
Harry H. Lynton
Sullivan Stock Company
Lynton
Farmers Worry Over Weather Conditions in Elkhart County
In Elkhart County farmers express concern about dangerous conditions tied to the weather. Auer 807 is cited as a factor complicating crops and fieldwork.
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Elkhart County
News Briefs From Indiana Towns and Counties
Scattered items report robberies at a post office and two stores in Swayzee, plans for a new city hall in Decatur, and social events across Indiana. Notable notes include marriages in Garrett and Avilla, a Yen Ping medical mission, aid to delivery unions in North Manchester, Oro orton oratory prize at Indiana University, and railway service changes affecting Huntington. Dreadful accidents and rescue efforts include Lin Fisher saving his sisters from icy water near Kokomo and a dog attack at a Huntington stock show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayzee
Decatur
Aumber
Elkhart
Fort Myers
H. Briggs
Churubusco
Bessie: Madden
Blufftom
Indiana University
Erie Railroad
Huntington
Wayne County
Peru
Winona Road
Warsaw
Calvin Jones
Garrett
Lin Fisher
Kokomo
Whitley County Farmers’ Institute
Logansport
S. S. Lynch
Hartford City
Joseph Krause
Geneva
Bluffton
Celina
Local residents travel and visit across multiple towns
Personal notes list Chet Leas in Kokomo Cassius Benham in Goshen Aaron Hartzler in War saw Mary Wise visiting in Oklahoma Minnie Gephart leaving for Milwaukee John W Zigler visiting relatives Amos Clark visiting his son J Artley Clark and family Mr and Mrs John L Cooper in Rochester Ira Sparklin visiting from Elkhart Rebecca Stettler in Syracuse Nora Rusher returning from Warsaw Blanche Gilbert visit Mrs F D Morse returning from Terre Haute Fred Bement and son headed to Chicago Mrs Fred Bement visiting sister in Chicago Rev Jonas Kreider visiting brothers and moving to Texas Jeff Stockey family Lulu Scheffer and Lew Lehman visiting Goshen for Catherine Gilbert funeral Milton Stutz in Goshen Libbie Mease visiting from Goshen George N Lowry and family visiting Ligonier Mrs Lowry daughter of late Prof Luke
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Chet Leas
Kokomo
Cassius Benham
Ligonier
Goshen
Aaron’ Hartzler
Warsaw
Mary ‘Wise
Catherine Gilbert
William Lehman
Middlebury
Milton Stutz
BE. J. Zook
Libbie, Mease
Della Walmer
George N. Lowry
New York
Governor Marshall Critiques State Spending Inaugural Address
Waterloo Press notes Gov Marshall urges restraint on state funding for learning institutions and a leaner state bureaucracy. The piece singles out his stance against lobby-driven appropriations and cites a conservative bent that may appeal to businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Waterloo Press
Cemetery bids sought for shrubbery and trees
The cemetery committee will receive bids up to February 1 for shrubbery trees and related work for the new cemetery. Each bidder must provide their own plan and specifications and perform all work as contractor while replacing any dying shrubbery or trees within a year. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
K of P Dance Committee Announces Next Thursday Party
The K of P Club committee announces another popular dancing party for next Thursday evening January 28. Those invited to previous dances are invited again. Imperial Orchestra will play, dancing at 8:30.
High Temperature Report Noted For January 23
An unusual daily record notes a high temperature around 65 degrees above zero. The entry references January 23 and remarks on a remarkable warmth for the period.
Twenty Five Years Ago Items From The Democrat 1883
A sleighload of young people visited A J Smith at Waterford Saturday. Fred Prewnett recovers from a long illness. Silas Wilden plans a boot and shoe store in the old Keipp barber room. C D Rippey of Leesburg visited. A remarkable wedding in Pilot Knob Mo: Henry Johnson 30 to Charlotte Cooper 103 with long descendant attendance.
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Democrat
A. J. Smith
Waterford
Fred Prewnett
Silas Wilden
Keipp
C. D. Rippey
Leesburg
Charlie
Goshen
Austin
C. A. Harper
Bradford Bros
R. D. Knox
Dickey
Smith
Tom Benton
Charles Harris
Pilot Knob
Henry Johnson
Charlotte Cooper
Roller Bearing Subdivision Sees 181 Lots Sold
The public notices a rapid sale of 181 lots with 69 more names needed to hit the goal. Purchasers flood the office daily selecting and chasing plots as plans to locate a factory progress, with 154 lots still available and prices expected to rise after ground is broken. Names of recent purchasers include Leidner Hascall, Walter Swart, Frank Schrock, Noah Dausman, Roy Hay, Newton Haines, George Kyle, Harvey Cope, H H Witmer, Guy Dauman, A Straw, Jacob Essig, Charles Krutz, J W Hoover, W T Meade, John Tice, G D Boomershine, Samuel Wenger, John Fisher, A E Stutsman, Vernon Kuriz, Mary Emig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leidner & Hascall
Walter Swart
Frank Schrock
Noah Dausman
Roy Hay
Newton Haines
George W. Kyle
Harvey W. Cope
Guy Dausman
A. Straw
Jaccob Essig
Charles Krutz
J. W. Hoover
W. T. Meade
John Tice
G. D. Boomershine
Samuel S. Wenger
John H. Fisher
A. E. Stutsman
Vernon A. Kuriz
Mary B. Emig
Church and worship services listed for Goshen area
Interior improvements at Mennonite Brethren church in Christchurch finished and open for Sunday activities including Sabbath school at 9:30, evening sermon by Rev. Huffman. Presbyterian, First English Lutheran, First Brethren, and Evangelistic services scheduled with topics and times. Local pastors Rev. E A Vannuys and G We Rench cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Brethren
Christchurch
North Ninth Street
F. Reynolds
W. J. Huffman
Presbyterian Church
Daniel
Kreider
Crawford
E. A. Vannuys
English Lutheran Church
Luther League
Ladies” Missionary Society
First Brethren Church
G. We Rench
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Bond
Congdon
Johnson
New Firm
Mortuary Record
Kansas
Topeka
Stubbs
Lawrence
Columbia
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