Junk thieves brought to circuit court in petty theft case
Two men, Perry Seurfoss and George Madlem, appeared in circuit court after arrest for stealing about $1 of goods from Blumberg and Hirschefield on South Main. Seurfoss pleaded guilty. judge fines him $1, one day in jail, and five year disfranchisement, moved by sympathy for his family. Madlem pleaded not guilty and faces trial. The story includes other local notes on guardianship petitions, delinquent youths, street scuffles, a new court rule to adjourn if no business for 30 minutes, and upcoming marriage licenses and probate items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumberg & Hirstifield
South Main Street
Perry Seurfoss
George Madlem
Seurfoss
Blumberg and
Hishifield
Madlem
Elmer Simmons
Joe Levanthal
Moses Wolfberg
Searfoss
Madfem
Elner Simmons
Madhem
Zook & Jay
Uriah
Detroit
Main Street
Lincoln Avere
Irwin Opera House
Wiley
Darling of the Gods at Bucklen Elkhart Tonight
The Darling of the Gods stars Robert T. Haines and Percy Haswell at the Bucklen in Elkhart tonight. Some good seats remain and Goshen patrons may call the Bucklen box office to reserve tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bucklen
Robert T. Haines
Percy Haswell
Elkhart
Goshen
King Christian Dies In Denmark At 3:30 P.M.
Copenhagen reports King Christian of Denmark died at 3 30 this afternoon. The dispatch notes the royal death as of January 29 in a special report from the capital. The obituary confirms the monarch’s passing and sets a somber tone for Nordic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Christian of Denmark
Large basement fire at Knapp Bros Fair store in Ligonier
Fire discovered in the Knapp Bros Fair store basement in Ligonier at 4 AM caused heavy damage to the first floor and some damage to the Elks club rooms on the second floor. Estimated loss is 3000 with full insurance coverage. Fire origin unknown though it rose from the cellar. autos on the first floor were spared. Ligonier fire department and a large crowd responded with prompt effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knapp Bros. Fair
Ligonier
Elks Club
Knapp
Cavin Street
Ligonier Fire Department
Obituary notices from Elkhart and nearby towns
Mortuary notices list C P Mee aged 87 died in Elkhart survived by three sons, Frank Swartz 48 formerly of Goshen died near Stone Lake after four weeks illness, Willard G M Willard 44 died at 314 South Main after consumption, Harker Mrs William T died after pneumonia with seven children, Swoveland Charles M died at 17 near New Paris after a week of lung fever. funeral details and locations noted for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
C. P. Mee
Elkhart
George P
Kansas City
Kas
Jno
Louis Mee
Swartza
Frank Swartz
Goshen
Stone Lake
Howard
Lottie
White Pigeon
Willard
G. M. Willard
South Main Street
North Webster
Harker
William T. Harker
New Street
Pennsylvania
Plymouth
Brthren Ec
West Clinton Street
G. W. Bench
Swoveland
Chas
M. Swoveland
New Paris
John James
German Baptist Church
West Goshen
German Baptist Cemetery
Local Health Notes Include Reopens and Illness Updates
B F Boyer shows ongoing improvement after illness. Mrs John Otto remains ill at her son in law D S Becatel s home at 518 South Seventh street she is 79. Harry Gotham son of councilman elect Gotham also ill but nearing recovery Mrs George C Harrison is at home assisted care and not fully detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Boyer
John Otto
D. S. .Becatel
South Seventh Street
Harry Gotham
Elect Gotham
George C. Harrison
Atem
Revival of Elkhart County Fair Gains Momentum
A plan to revive the Elkhart County Agricultural Society with a new stock issue seeks equal subscriptions from Goshen and Elkhart to place grounds midway on the Northern Indiana line. Subscriptions have reached between 1800 and 2900 of a 20000 target, with farmers among early backers. If both ends subscribe 10000 each, a strong financial base may be created.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Agricultural Society
Sears Gardner
O. M. Curtis
Elkhart
Goshen
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Indiana
States
Couuntry
Eckhart
Wreck Narrowly Averted Near Wawaka
A west bound Flyer on the Lake Shore narrowly escaped wreck near Wawaka when an east bound freight axle broke and lay on the track. The pilot was knocked from the engine but no passengers were hurt. The engine was replaced at Ligonier and several freight cars derailed causing delays to west bound trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Wawaka
Ligonier
Society Events: Smiths Host Pocahontas Progressive Pedro
Mr and Mrs Charles E Smith 419 North Fifth street entertained the Pocahontas with a Saturday evening progressive Pedro. Herman Dalka won first prize Mrs Robert McAuley second J A Beaver third and Miss Ethel Snobarger fourth. Lunch was served and the evening was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Smith
North Fifth Street
Pocahontas
Pedro
Herman Dalka
Robert McAuley
J. A. Beaver
Ethel Snobarger
Pension attorney Ed Lutman sentenced for one year
Ed Lutman of Corunna Ind a pension attorney was convicted in federal court after a federal grand jury indictment last fall charging him with forging the names of prominent DeKalb county parties on pension papers Judge Anderson sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lutman
Corunna
Ind
DeKalb County
Anderson
Executor pays $11,000 in back taxes to Lake County
The Dr Garrish estate's executor has remitted $11,000 in delinquent taxes to Lake County following a recent court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Garrish
Lake County
Pioneer Resident William Shaw Dies in Dowagiac
William Shaw, a former well known pioneer resident of Elkhart, died in Dowagiac Michigan. His remains will be brought to Elkhart for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shaw
Elkhart
Dowagiac
Mich
Subscriptions Still Coming In for New Factory Drive
The Commercial Exchange committee released a list of new donations toward securing the new factory. Gifts include R. S. Greene 1000 dollars, Peter Winebrenner 509, Mel Simmons & Co 8, Harry Dangler 15, Traveling Men's Assn 1009, T. H. Brenneman 10, Louis B. Noble 23, J. N. Heintzleman 5, J. E. Short 300. The note urges others to contribute and visit Mr Jones at the furniture store. The committee plans a home talent show with the Jefferson theatre offering a free night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Exchange Committee
R. S. Greene
Peter Winebrenner
Mel Simmons & Co
Harry Dangler
Traveling Men's Asso
T. H. Brenneman
Louis B. Noble
J. N. Heintzleman
J. E. Short
Erbana
Mr. Jones
L Louis B. Noble
the Jefferson
Sommers
New Fast Mail No 12 Connects Lake Shore with Burlington
The lake Shore's new fast mail No 12 will link with the Burlington in Chicago. Four cars run from Chicago at 11 o clock with overtaking times described and a segment where 85 mph is maintained on a straight 71 mile eastward track from Butler to Toledo route details include Elkhart and Toledo timings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Fast Mail
Burlington
Chicago
Toledo
Elkhart
Butler
Ministers Lead Fort Wayne Moral Reform Drive
The Rev. Asner S. Preston announced the Indiana Anti Saloon League may aid Sunday saloon closing agitation. A Fort Wayne branch HQ is planned with league officers gathering evidence against violators and an attorney to prosecute. Rev. A K Zartman preaches men only sermons. both ministers previously preached in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asner S. Preston
Fort Wayne
Indiana Anti- Saloon League
Preston
League
A. K. Zartman
Wayne
Zartman
Goshen
Quail Restocking Efforts Face Difficulties in Indiana
Chief Deputy Game Warden E. E. Earle works to restock Indiana with quail. He encounters major hurdles in securing the required birds for breeding yet remains confident of eventual success. He aims to obtain 250 dozen birds to boost future populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Earle
Indiana
Mr. Earle
Railway officials push low year round rates to California
Railway officials say southern lines boosting winter Cuba travel will lead to an all year low rate to California. The Cuban tourist season this winter, the first steady push, has materially decreased California travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Lines
Cuba
California
Small Fire Douses North Crescent Street Home
A minor blaze near Cottage avenue bridge on Crescent street in Baintertown belonging to Elder Shively started in a clothespress just before noon. Firefighters arrived promptly and extinguished the fire with little damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Avenue Bridge
Crescent Street
Elder Shively
Baintertown
Councilman Hapner Reported Dying at Home
County Councilman Ira Hapner is reported to be dying at his Benton township home after a long illness. He recently traveled west seeking improved health but returned without relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hapner
Ira Hapner
Benton Township
Runaway Horse Terrorizes Benton Township Visitor
Saturday evening a Benton township youth riding a horse into Orlando near the old fair grounds lost control as local mischief by youths spooked the animal. The frightened horse sped away through town with the rider clinging on amid alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando
Benton Township
Roose to Serve as Indiana National Bank Receiver
Perry L. Turner of Elkhart will act as receiver of the defunct Indiana National Bank starting February 1, merging duties with attorney in charge. Roose, new Republican county chair, has held the post and will devote attention to politics. Three Elkhart girls, ages 9 to 11, arrested for stealing a 35 cent pocketbook from Miss Merle Doty, may be sent to reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry L. Turner
Elkhart
Indiana National Bank
Wilson Roose
Roose
Republican County Central Committee
Bosworth
Chicago
Cora McDaniel
Lydia Kistner
Anna Kistner
Burns
Merle Doty
Miss Doty
Reform School
Mishawaka Merchant Killed by Electric Shock
Edward J. Perkins of Mishawaka was killed Saturday after grabbing a wall bracket that was charged. Guest Mrs. R. T. Van Pelt of Chicago was severely injured by the same fixture. Mrs. E. A. Jernegan narrowly saved Perkins by pulling him away from the dangerous light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Perkins
Mishawaka
R. T. van Pelt
Chicago
E. A. Jernegan
Perkins
Miss Sophia Burnham Weds Mr Newpher in Cleveland
Goshen audiences know Miss Sophia Burnham a vaudeville and comic opera star who married Tuesday in Cleveland to Harry Alfred Newpher. Newpher succeeded Bram Baker of Warsaw with Hayes & Co. Burnham will retire from the stage after a successful career. Her last engagement was with the Rays in A Hot Old Time and Down the Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Burnham
Goshen
Cleveland
Harry Alfred Newpher
Bram Baker
Warsaw
Hayes & Co
Detroit Toledo Indianapolis Interurban Demonstrated
Officials from the Detroit to Toledo electric short line completed a 1.00 mile run connecting Detroit, Toledo, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis by fast trolley service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Having a Good Time at the Medina County Homestead
Dr M K Kreider writes from the old Medina County home that he is enjoying a visit there. He regrets that the season prevents him from going barefoot and wading in the creek as he did in boyhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Kreider
Medina County
Special train to Goshen for Maid and the Mummy show
A special train will run from Sturgis Middlebury Shipshewana and Lagrange to Goshen for The Maid and the Mummy at the Jefferson Tuesday evening. About 200 people are expected. Hewlett Davis of Shipshewana leads the party in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Middlebury
Shipshewana
Lagrange
Goshen
the Jefferson
Hewlett Davis
Longcliff Asylum to Expand Capacity in Elkhart County
The Longcliff asylum will be enlarged to raise capacity from 866 to 1016. Current facilities house 444 men and 442 women. Elkhart County has a large number of patients at the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longcliff
Longcliff Asylum
Elkhart County
Latta Critically Ill in Chicago Home
Mrs. M. M. Latta, who recently went to Chicago, is critically ill at the home of H. E. Bucklen. Advices received by friends say she is failing rapidly and that little hope is held out for her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. M. Latta
H. E. Bucklen
New Veneer Works Opens in Comga Plant
A veneer works begins operations at a new plant today in Comga. The facility marks expansion for the company and is expected to boost local employment and wood processing capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gad Com
Abortion Case Arises in Warsaw Court Action
A Warsaw probe uncovers a criminal abortion case involving Dr. J. S. Smith, Miss Ida Bond, and a young married man. Bond initially denied but confessed, naming the doctor. Smith arrested and bonded for $500. case set for February term. Long found the foetus. Smith faces prior similar charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Miss Ida Bond
J. S. Smith
Miss Bond
Thomas Long
Dr. Smith
Husband Takes Other's Wife and Escapes
Warrants issued for H J Webster South Bend contractor and Mrs Emory Diffenbaugh wife of his foreman for desertion and embezzlement of several thousand dollars. They eloped to Elkhart and Goshen and boarded a Lake Shore train east without tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Webster
South Bend
Emory Diffenbaugh
Webster
Elopers
Elkhart
Goshen
Lake Shore
Northern Indiana Deaths Report
Wm. C. ODonnell dies in South Bend after a month long illness at 34. Mrs. Louis Wilhelm, Springfield township, LaPorte county, dies at 76. Mrs. Amanda Stackley, late of Harris township St. Joseph county, dies in Des Moines La. David Thompson, 7, dies near Pioneer Wabash county of heart trouble and dropsy. Mrs. T B Kerr near Wabash dies of paralysis at 77, NC native. Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens dies at Argos aged 49. mother of S N Stephens, new Democratic congressional committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. O'Donnell
South Bend
Louis Wilhelm
Springfield Township
LaPorte County
Amanda Stackley
Harris Township
St. Joseph County
Des Moines
David Thompson
Pioneer
Wabash County
T. B. Kerr
Wabash
North Carolina
Elizabeth Stevens
Argos
S. N. Stephens
Democratic Congressional Committee
Publicity Emphasized by Indiana Attorney General Miller
Indiana Attorney General Miller told republican editors that complete publicity is essential. He urged openness in investments salaries expenses public affairs and the operations of large interstate industrial entities to ensure strict accountability to the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Indiana
Toilers Stage Scene Attracts Thunderous Applause
One of the most striking scenes in the latest drama by Gordon and Bennett, The Toilers, features a grand iron mill sequence in the third act. The production follows The Holy City and The Royal Slave, drawing strong theater praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Iron Mill
Gordon and Bennett
Changes at the Lake Shore Depot
Lee Hartman becomes day man at the tower marking the Lake Shore crossing. Henry A. Weaver takes over as night man at the tower and Elmer Simmons moves in as day baggage man. Mr Peoples had held the positions for a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Lee Hartman
Henry Peoples
Henry A. Weaver
Mr. Hartman
Elmer Simmons
Mr. Weaver
Mr. Peoples
County Superintendent Seeks Old Fashioned Spelling Bees
Whitley county Superintendent Tapy promotes spelling in district schools with old fashioned spelling bees in every township. He believes pioneer spellers outperformed present students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapy
Whitley County
Local Skin Dealer Grannis Tops Indiana Michigan Trade
C O Grannis of Wolcottville is described as the greatest skin dealer in Indiana and Michigan. He has handled 100000 muskrats 24000 coons 16000 skunks and 4000 minks and bought 7000 dollars worth of old iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Grannis
Wolcottville
Indiana
Michigan
Notable Local Visitors and Travels Across Goshen
A string of personal mentions notes Mrs. W. E. Geddes arriving from Chicago and Prof. Warren Darst visiting from Chicago. Other listed travelers include John Cornell to Winona, Frank Gerber from Limestoneier, and Dr J. S. Inks from Napanee. Also recorded are trips to Warsaw Plymouth Mishawaka and Havana with several locals hosting or meeting guests. Some plans include attendance at a funeral and a revival service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gerber
Ligo- Nier
J. S. Inks
Nappanee
Warren Darst
Chicago
Miller
Goshen
H. E. Kitson
Warsaw
J. E. Beverstein
Plymouth
Hortense Phillips
Rochester
Joe H. Lesh
Alabama
Ray Hatch
Havana
Cuba
J. H. Middleton
Jefferson Township
Mishawaka
F. P. Abbott
John Rigney
Frank Swartz
White Pigeon
Viola Carpenter
South Bend
Caroline Sherman
H. O. Thomas
Dora Hepler
City
Milford
T. J. Self
I. J. Becknell
W. O. Elliott
George A. Whippy
New Orleans
Grace Morningstar
Metodist
M. J. Ketcham
W.W. C. Kemp
Crescent Street
Jessie Bachelor
Topeka
Marion Bachelor
Eda Grover
Anna Grover Kaufman
Wabash
John Stafford
North Webster
E. J. Mentzer
Joseph Byter
Kansas City
Amos Miller
Harrison
Eva Rippey
Ligonier
Sarah Rippey
Ephriam Harding
Rufus McDowell
Millersburg
William Hess
Saloma Hoke
J. H. Miller
North Manchester
German Baptist Bible Institute
Clara Whittin
Denver
Col
Orrin Watts
Whittin
Robert Geddes
Rowell, Geddes & DeLotter
John Zigler
Misnawaka
Zigler
Henry Zigler
North Main Street
Harvey Kessler
Money Stolen from Coat in Sanders Hay Neidig Block
Carpenter John Zook reported $65 stolen from his coat pocket on Saturday afternoon while working in the Sanders Hay Neidig block. He had left the coat hung up. the theft occurred while he was in a different part of the building. His $200 in the tool chest remained unfound, a circumstance noted with some relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zook
Sanders, Hay & Neidig
Zook
Local Menu Listing Items and Prices
A small classified listing shows creamed potatoes cabbage salad pork bread pickles doughnuts priced at 10 cents. The date line references Thursday February with unclear digits and a time eight o'clock.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Perry Searfoss
Jesse A. Miller
General Court Grist
John Clayton Warstler
Margaret Edith Arshman
Edward Oswalt
Cora Broymbauen
William Shulmier
Wm. Beasecker
Admr
Daniel Replogle
Sherwin
Samuel F. Mauck
H. Clay Sanger
Isaac Long
Clara B. Pickrell
Stanley Luginski
Grand Ravids
Midi
Lesh Farm
King Christian
Samuel J. Rowell
Lou W. Vail
A. F. Lambert
Harriet M. Rowell
George P. Rowell
Rowell
Lincoln Avenue
Third Street
Mortuary Record
Goshen and
Woman’s Musical Club
Woman's 'O Minin
Tueada
Basily
NEW Fast Mail
P. L. Turner
Reformatory
Merchant
Miss Burnham
Interstate Interurban
Dr. J. S. Smith
Mr. Miller
W. E. Geddes
John Cornell
Winona
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