Accused Wife Murderer Strine Faces Testimony Showdown
In Goshen Elkhart County the Strine murder trial featured the defendant on the witness stand most of the day. Prosecution sought conviction while the defense urged acquittal as spectators debated the outcome. Witnesses included Mrs. Hatfield and several who spoke to Strine’s character and events surrounding the alleged crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Babcock
Topeka
La‘trange County
Ed. Hatfield
Hatfield
Goshen
Frank Guess
C. D. Roys
Elkhart
Byron N. Cornell
Peter Caton
Sanders & Egbert
Strine
Jacob
Cornell
Collins Blake
Edward Hatfield
Alice Strine
Mr. Strine
Ora
Dausman
Clark Tiedemann
Becknell
Silvers
Ed Cochran
Nathan Cochran
Alice
Chas. Vance
Clinton Township
Ida Spahr
Hile
Dodge
Revival Ends With Sermon At Firet M E Church
The Goshen revival led by Rev. William Edward Biederwolf and Harry Maxwell concludes at Firet M E Church with Rev. Biederwolf’s message Ye must be born again from John 3 7. Cottage prayer meetings reached 90 in city and Presby terian afternoon session drew large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Blederwolf
Firet M. E
Goshen
William Edward Biederwolf
Harry L. Maxwell
Chinst
Ohio
Biederwolf
Presbyterian Church
A. C. Anda
B. A. Kemp
C. Cissell
M. E
Adam
God
Mercy
Miss Copeland
Prof. Maxwell
Man of Galilee
Annie Laurie
House of God
Seventy Second Birthday Celebrated in New Paris
Mrs. John A Aukerman of New Paris marked her seventy second birthday today by entertaining Goshen ladies. Attendees included Mesdames O F Willigmeon C K Lichtenwalter W R Bauer George Berry E Culp John Winters and Peter Palmer. Dr Vallette dentist over post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Aukerman
New Paris
O.F. Williamson
C. K. Lichtenwalter
Goshen
Mesdames
O. F. Willigmeon
W. R. Bauer
George Berry
E. Culp
John Winters
Peter Palmer
Leas and Galbreath Purchase Planque Millinery Stock
Mrs Bertha Galbreath and Mrs Carrie Leas buy the Planque millinery stock and take possession today. They plan relocation to an undecided site and will soon operate as Leas and Galbreath with J Swartz moving into the vacated Kolb building space by February 1. Planque to start millinery business in a neighboring city. The new firm will tour wholesale houses in Indianapolis and Chicago for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Galbreath
Carrie Leas
Helen Planque
J. Swartz
Kolb
Leas & Galbreath
Indianapolis
Chicago
Movement At Notre Dame Aims To Link Two Lakes
With spring the university plans a new initiative to enlarge Notre Dame and connect the two lakes beside its campus, shaping the setting of its imposing buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame
South Bend Telegraph Firm Plans Large Exchange Building
The Home Telephone Co of South Bend bought the lot adjacent to the Times building owned by J B Stoll and will construct a large exchange building. Elmer R Stoll was elected secretary of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Telephone Co
South Bend
Times
J. B. Stoll
Elmer R. Stoll
Whitaker Elected Secretary of State Republican Committee
W H Whitaker was elected secretary of the Indiana Republican State Central Committee at its meeting in Indianapolis. He is based in Indianapolis, claims Delphi as his home, and formerly served as clerk of the Michigan City prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Republican State Central Committee
W. H. Whitaker
State Committee
Change of Name for Elkhart Lumber Co Petitioned
Wanfleet and Wanfleet petition to rename the Elkhart Hardwood Lumber Company to Elkhart Lumber Company. Henry Clay Dodge, Elkhart lawyer, appeared today with facial injuries from a prior Sears Gardner matter. Ellen Bunger, by Vail and Wehmyer, seeks divorce from John A. Bunger for failure to provide. couple wed 1889, separated Jan 18 1900. she requests to resume maiden name Ellen Hapner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanfleet & Wanfleet
Elkhart Hardwood Lumber Company
Elkhart Lumber Company
Henry Clay Dodge
Elkhart
Sears Gardner
Ellen Bunger
Vail & Wehmyer
John A. Bunger
Ellen Hapner
The Case for Manual Training in Public Schools
The article argues that introducing manual training in public schools boosts interest and persistence, teaches dexterity and practical science, and aligns intellect emotions and willpower. It claims it reveals students true talents beyond academic confines and emphasizes manual work as a foundation of moral law.
Brace of Bad Accidents Prompt Goshen Ordinance Push
A Goshen city editor reports at least ten ice related accidents in three weeks and urges passage of sidewalk cleaning rules. Notable injuries include Mrs. Jesse Hartman who broke her leg on Fifth Street and Frank Cripe who fractured his forearm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Democrat
Jesse Hartman
South Fifth Street
Charles Cunningham
C. O. Brady
M. K. Kreider
Frank
F. Cripe
North Fifth Street
Achuol House
J. A. Snapp
Eau Claire Mother Dies After Lamp Explosion
Mrs. J. H. Berringer of Eau Claire near Benton Harbor died from burns suffered when a lamp exploded while she tried to subdue flames. Her children escaped unharmed as the fire damaged only furniture. She leaves a husband and seven or eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Berringer
Eau Claire
Benton Harbor
Local man defends violence against attorney in public remarks
J. E. McDonald of Ligonier recounts events at the Hascall hotel describing Hank Dodge of Elk Hart planning to sue Sears Gardner of Goshen after Gardner allegedly struck Dodge days prior. McDonald argues no juror would award damages to Dodge, calling him a man who deserves his retaliation for abusing neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. McDonald
Ligonier
Hascall
Hank Dodge
Elkhart
Sears Gardner
Goshen
Dodge
Illness Reports From Local Families
Mrs. John Bigler is seriously ill with lung congestion. Mrs. Jacob Umbenhower near Syracuse Benton township is critically ill with neuralgia after a relapse following a period of recovery. She has confined to bed for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bigler
Jacob Umbenhower
Syracuse
Benton Township
Interurban Symphony to present sacred concert at Bucklen Opera House
The Interurban Symphony Orchestra directed by Barnie Young performs a sacred concert at the Bucklen Opera House in Elkhart on Sunday afternoon February 9. It opens a series of concerts featuring musicians from South Bend Mishawaka Goshen and Elkhart. J L Dunning has received his commission and will assume charge of the Ligonier post office tomorrow night beginning February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban Symphony
Barnie Young
Bucklen Opera House
Elkhart
South Bend
Mishawaka
Goshen
J. L. Dunning
Ligonier
Leatherman Eyes Regulation Bowlings for Bristol Move
Afton Leatherman negotiates to purchase Regulation bowling alleys from owner Mrs. Emma Dewey with plans to remove them to Bristol. The deal centers on transferring ownership and relocating the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Leatherman
Bristol
Emma Dewey
Will Rebuild Exchange at Central Union Office
Assistant Superintendent George B. Bush of Central Union Telephone said the local exchange will be overhauled and rebuilt next spring. Preparations start soon to complete the work quickly. He announced Elkhart exchange and outside line work would be rebuilt during the coming spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Bush
Central Union Telephone Company
Chicago
W. E. Branson
County Telephones Debate in Millersburg
The county council again refuses to appropriate funds to place telephones in the courthouse. Some complain of the inconvenience while others argue officials should fund the convenience for constituents. The council sides with letting residents cope without it despite public pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millersburg
Court House
Davidson Stock Company Opens at Irwin With Sheridan Keene Detective
The Davidson Stock Company begins engagement at Irwin on Monday night February 3rd and performs all week in a new repertoire. The company boasts a strong cast of seventeen and features clever specialties between acts for a continuous show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson Stock Company
Irwin
Sheridan Keene
Bishop Hazen White to Visit St James Parish This Feb
Rt. Rev. John Hazen White bishop of the diocese will visit St James parish Feb 7 8 and 9 He will preach Friday at 7 pm at St James Episcopal church and again Saturday to the men He officiates and preaches at both Sunday services Feb 9 A reception for the men follows the Saturday night service at the rectory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hazen White
St. James
Episcopal Church
Smallpox Breaks Out at Purdue Flagship Campus
A letter from John Cornell reports a virulent smallpox outbreak at Purdue University. The victim is Harry Leslie, recently elected captain of the 1903 football team and former Rochester first baseman. Fourteen students exposed. measures are taken to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cornell
Purdue University
Harry Leslie
Rochester Nine
Narrow Escape From Fire at J Stroup Home
A chimney ignited timbers in the garret of J Stroup’s country home one mile west of Millersburg. Firefighters contained the blaze after a second flare up. The home suffered damage but the loss is fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Stroup
Garret
Wednesday Was McKinley Day Observed Locally
A man at the Hascall hotel remarked that McKinley Day passed unobserved in the city with no school or public events. He stood by a window on Main Street and noted the lack of flags, saying the day was forgotten locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hascall
Main Street
Fort Wayne and Goshen Road Backed for Double Track
Vice President James T. Lynch tours the city and asserts strong support will ensure construction of the proposed Fort Wayne and Goshen road. He notes plans for a double track and modern completion along the line if local enthusiasm is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Lynch
Fort Wayne and Goshen Road
Hoyts Farce A Day And A Night At Irwin Receives Warm Applause
A fair sized audience last night witnessed Hoyt's latest farce A Day And A Night at the Irwin with strong singing and notable features. The company appeared at Bucklen tonight as Thelma leads in perfumes and RULE's Drva STORE remains a noted local listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
the Irwin
the Bucklen
Thelma
Rule
Drva
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Marshal Self
John E. Rigney
Colling Blake
City Court of
Ora S. Strine
Alice Cochran- Conley
Mabel Sassman
Anthony Deah
Alice Conley
Clarence Guess
Edith
Pedro
Newt
Cochran
Supt. Silvers
James Denberry
Sassman
Mock
Vera Mock
Jim Sheely
Frank Cripe
Common Councils
Simonton Lake
Bessie Brown
Paulus District School No. 9
I. P. Wyland
Grover Coffman
Daniel Coffman
Coffman
Victor
Grover
Mr. Wyland
Wabash Plain Dealer
Billy
Ed) Hayden
Sixth
Purl Streets
Billy Hayden
Michigan
Big Four
Wabash
Warsaw
A. G. Wells & Co
Hayden
McDonald
Central Union
Bishop White
Purdue
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