Nine Divorce Cases Up in Circuit Court
Nine divorce cases were heard in the circuit court with several granted and others continued. Notable items include Nora Chapin v Charles Chapin granted, Barbara Benson v Henry Benson granted, and Eva Cathcart v John Cathcart granted. An intoxicated defendant in Monschein v Monschein drew court admonition. Probate actions and estate matters from Elkhart and Goshen were noted along with new civil actions and real estate dispositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Chapin
Charles H. Chapin
Barbara Benson
Henry R. Benson
Nettie Method
William J. Method
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Mahala Turner
Harrison A. Turner
Turner
Eph Hartzler
Margaret Yost
Charles W. Yost
Bertha L. Youngs
Nora B. Troyer
Jacob A. Troyer
Jessie E. Monsehein
John W. Mouschein
Elkhart
Lonccliff
Eva Cathcart
John Cathcart
Pthlonet
Fred L. Young
Councilman Knox Improving After Run Over Incident
Granville Knox, the councilman who was struck on Saturday afternoon, is recovering as expected. Though badly bruised, his injuries are not serious and he is improving steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Granville Knox
Doctor from Kalamazoo to locate in Elkhart or LaGrange
Dr. Hostetler of Shipshewana sells his practice to a young physician from Kalamazoo and plans to locate in Elkhart or LaGrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetler
Shipshewana
Kalamazoo
Elkhart
Lagrange
Patronize Entertainment to Aid Local Factory Fund
The Commercial Exchange Committee announces a high class Home talent show at Jefferson on February 8 to raise funds for the town factory. Tickets cost $1 and go on sale tomorrow through committee members or by phone. all proceeds go to the factory effort and town support. Tickets must be sold by February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commercial Exchange Committee
Jefferson
E. L. Jones
J. E. Newell
D. M. Beenter
Mortuary notices for Courtney and Hazel in Elkhart
Courtney Mrs. Henry Courtney aged 64 years died at her home in Elkhart from a complication of diseases. Post mortem to be held. Nancy M. Hazel died at 4 30 p m at 817 North Second Street aged born 1842 in Ann Arbor Mich. Surviving husband and three children. Funeral tomorrow at 2 50 p m at Progressive Brethren church. Interment Oak Ridge cemetery. Viewing 1 a m to 2 p m. Rev G W Renh officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney
Henry Courtney
Elkhart
Chardon
Hazel
Charles Stansel
Garfield
Redsville
Tenn
Alvin Hazel
Ida Hurtzler
Emma Smith
Progressive Brethren Church
G. W. Reneh
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Return Visit of Former Township Trustee in Elkhart County
Ira Osborne former trustee of Jefferson township called on old friends in Elkhart County. He has lived in Logansport with his son Burt where they buy timber. The family plans to move to a farm north of Elkhart to engage in stump raising and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Osborne
Jefferson Township
Mr. Osbourne
Logansport
Burt
Elkhart
Manatee retiree and wife plan Goshen residence
George W. Adams and his wife travel from Long Beach Mississippi to Goshen to reside there. Adams is a former newspaper man who recently retired in Manatee Florida and has worked as a telegraph operator for the Louisville and Nashville Railway at Long Beach near New Orleans. He expresses happiness to return north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Adams
Long Beach
Miss
Goshen
Mr. Adams
Manatee, Fla
Louisville & Nashville Railway Co
New Orleans
Doctors Attend Annual St Joseph County Medical Society Meeting
Drs D L Miller J A Snapp L J Becknell E EB Ash and A C Yoder attend the St Joseph County Medical Society annual meeting in South Bend at the Oliver Hotel. Dr Miller reads a paper before the society this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Society
D. L. Miller
J. A. Snapp
L. J. Becknell
E. EB. Ash
A. C. Yoder
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Funeral Service for Mrs. G N Willard Tomorrow
A short service will be held at the residence tomorrow morning at ? o'clock with Rev. Thomas Lowell of Topeka officiating. The remains will be sent on the 9 14 train to North Webster for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Willard
Thomas Lowell
Topeka
North Webster
Surveying at Warsaw Peru interurban line work begins
Surveyors for the Warsaw to Peru interurban line, to be built by the Winona Assembly, are at work marking routes and preparing plans for the new electric railway project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Assembly
Nomination of M. V. Starr as Goshen postmaster Confirmed
The senate confirmed the nomination of M. V. Starr to be postmaster of Goshen yesterday. A short item notes spring white goods and the economy with a brief mention of real estate, loans, and abstracts in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Starr
Goshen
Senate
Georgy R. Harper
New Sale Order Set For Cosmo Butter Milk Plant
A new order of sale is secured for Cosmo Butter milk Soap company plant. The third sale will be held Tuesday February 20 to sell the property to the highest bidder for cash. Liberty Soap Co of Chicago is expected to acquire the plant after prior failed auctions amid pending legal entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Company
Liberty Soap Co
Chicago
Flagged Penny Train Triggered Return to Longcliff Case
Henry Swartz of Pierceton a former B and O engineer who became insane after his wife and two children were killed in a Chicago wreck and was released from an asylum must return to Longcliff. He phoned a Fort Wayne doctor asking the fast train to Chicago be flagged and bought a through ticket. The B and O Co paid Swartz 15 900 dollars for the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Swartz
Pierceton
Chicago
Longcliff
Swartz
Garrett
Fort Wayne
Swarts
Progress on Winona Goshen line reaches Leesburg area
Four miles of track laid north of Warsaw with ballast for nearly two and a half miles further. A gravel train with motor car and gondola operates at about 40 mph on the completed section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona-Goshen
Warsaw
Leesburg
Elopement of Harvey J Webster and Edna Deffenbaugh
The Tribune traces the couple from South Bend to Elkhart and Goshen, where they rented a room at Hotel Hascall for about 235 minutes. Mrs Deffenbaugh changed dresses and they then moved to Lake Shore depot bound for Toledo, after which all traces were lost likely to Canada. Mrs Webster says she has heard nothing and no new developments are known. Webster reportedly carried nearly $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Elkhort
Goshen
Elkhart Police Detain Notorious Mysterious Figure Otto Geng
Otto Geng was taken into custody again by Elkhart police. Clothed in rags yet possessing money, he cannot explain his origin or purpose in town, making him one of Elkhart’s most enigmatic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Geng
Elkhart
Public Take Notice In Jefferson Theatre Age Ban
Children under five years of age will not be allowed in the Jefferson theatre from this date on. Louis B. Noble bus manager announces the policy change and directs theater patrons to comply with the new rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theatre
Louis B. Noble
Mgr
St. Joseph Valley Railway Expands Armored Car Fleet
The St. Joseph Valley Railway Co. orders two additional motor cars with plans to repurpose the current car for freight service once new cars enter operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
St. Joseph Valley Railway Co
Northern Indiana Railway to Open South Bend LaPorte Line
Officials predict the Northern Indiana Railway Co will have service between South Bend and LaPorte in operation by Memorial Day. The line aims to connect regional towns and boost local trade and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Co
South Bend
LaPorte
Big Four Upgrades 39 Michigan Bridges This Season
The Michigan Division of the Big Four plans to rebuild thirty nine bridges and culverts during the coming season, improving crucial infrastructure across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Syracuse residents oppose tax subsidy for electric rail
J P Dolan of Syracuse leads Turkey Creek township opponents in Warsaw injunction to block Kosciusko county from collecting a 5000 spring subsidy toward the 10000 total for the Huntington Columbia City Northwestern Railway. Dolan says payment tied to operation. promoters must prove service in township before collection. Attorney A L Cornelius of Syracuse represents Dolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Dolan
Syracuse
Turkey Creek Township
Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern Railway
Turkey Creek
Dolan
A. L
Beardsley Opposes Hanly Special Session Over Storms
Elkhart county lawmakers give no encouragement to Gov. Hanly for a special session to oust Secretary Storms. Senator A.R. Beardsley publically opposes the move and declines railroad passes after noting he has never ridden one. Representative H. H. Mosier also rejects a session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Elkhart County
Storms
A. R. Beardsley
Beardsley
Gov. Hanly
H. H. Mosier
Bristol
Obituary notes from Northern Indiana deaths
Mary Beiler of Marshall county died Sunday aged 82. Mary A. Willas died Sunday in Argos at 62. Sarah A. Robinson died Sunday near Monoquet aged 92, a Kosciusko county resident. Reese Haskett, longtime Kokomo businessman and later with Haskett & Co. Chicago, died of heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beiler
Marshall Couty
Mary A. Willas
Argos
Sarah A. Robinson
Monoquet
Kosciusko County
Reese Haskett
Kokomo
Haskett & Co
Chicago
Ballou to Seek Democratic Nomination for Congress
Judge Otis L. Ballou of Lagrange announces his statement of candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Indiana’s 12th district this week. Ballou, a lawyer with 25 years in Democratic politics, faces Dr. J. W. Marr of Albion and Mayor J. R. Harrison of Columbia City. Cyrus Cline supporters in Angola expect his name. The district convention is expected to be held in May or June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballou
Congress
Otis L. Ballou
Lagrange
J. W. Marr
Albion
J. R. Harrison
Columbia City
Cyrus Cline
Angola
Western District Conference of Ohio Synod in session
The Western District Conference of the Ohio Synod meets at Trinity Lutheran church with thirty ministers present. The first session occurred this morning and will continue until Thursday noon. German services are planned this evening with Rev. R. Otto of Columbia City to preach. Tomorrow evening Rev. Mr. Lehman of Bellevue will preach in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western District Conference
The
Ohio Synod
Trinity Lutheran Church
R. Otto
Columbia City
Mr. Lehman
Bellevue
Ohio
Mrs. Mehl Heads to Shipshewana to Live with Daughter
Mrs. Christian Mehl, nearly 87, left today for Shipshewana to reside with her daughter Mrs. Eli Kuhns. She has lived for over a year with her daughter Mrs. John Plank east of the city, accompanied by A. J. Mehl and Mrs. A. C. Mehl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Mehl
Shipshewana
Eli Kuhns
Mehl
John Plank
A. J. Mehl
A. C. Mehl
Shewana
Birth announced for Miller infant near McConaughy farm
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Wesley Miller on the family farm three miles southeast of the city. The birth adds a new member to the local community and mentions the Miller household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ra Wesley Miller
Leonard McConaughy
Embroideries Sold At Discount Per Yard
A short note notes embroideries priced at 10 cents per yard for items worth up to 25 cents per yard. The ad mentions thousands of yards available from an unnamed seller, with unclear attribution to Shonee.
Economy Promotes 50c Silver Plated Sugar Shells Free With X-CEL-O
No coupons needed this week. Customers can obtain a 50c value silver plated sugar shell free with every packets of X-CEL-O at 15 cents.
Milk Sweet Formaldehyde Used in Elkhart Milk Supply
Elkhart health officer Dr I W Short reports that local dairymen and milk depot owners used formaldehyde—sold as milk sweet from a Chicago firm—to preserve milk. Arrests expected with fines from 50 to 500 dollars. Teachers from multiple townships plan a Saturday meeting in Elkhart at Odd Fellows Hall with Goshen College professors presenting on Faith and Work in Education and The Teacher's Job. Verne Disney is fined for beating Amanda Winner out of a $15 board bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Short
Elkhart
Chicago
Concord
Jefferson
Osolo
Bango
Cleveland
Harison Townships
Institute
Odd Fellows Hall
Gingerich
Byers
Goshen College
Verne Disney
Third Syracuse School House Election Set to Return
The Syracuse vote on a new school house returns for a third election. After two prior defeats blamed on site choice, a new site is chosen for a $10,000 project though a date remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Northern Indiana Railway to Lease Wyman Building Floors
The Northern Indiana Railway company leases the second and third floors of the Wyman building in South Bend for remodel. The second floor will house the president Hon. Arthur Kennedy, the traffic department, and the South Bend and Southern Michigan Railway in charge of M. P. Reed. The third floor will hold supplies and offices will adjoin existing space for improved convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Wyman
South Bend
Arthur Kennedy
Trafic Department
South Bend and Southern Michigan Railway Company
M. P. Reed
Russell White to Be Installed Rector at Delphi Indiana
Preparations for the formal institution of Rev. Russell White son of Bishop John Hazen White as rector of the Episcopal church at Delphi Indiana are under way. The bishop is expected to officiate at the solemn ceremonies. White was ordained at Lima last week and is noted for strong oratorical powers like his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell White
John Hazen White
Episcopal Church
Delphi
Ind
White
Lima
Goshen Dealers to Raise Chicago Newspapers Prices
Next week Goshen newsdealers will increase Chicago paper prices, with all Chicago publications except the Chronicle raising the price to dealers who say they cannot afford Sunday editions at the old rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Chicago
The
Chronicle
Insurance payout to Rowell family from Reserve Loan Life
The family of the late Samuel J. Rowell received a $2,500 policy payout from Reserve Loan Life Insurance. Proof of death was filed at the company on January 26 and the check was issued January 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Rowell
New Paris Merchant Robbed in Barn Assault
J. W. Whitehead, a New Paris merchant, was robbed of 107 dollars Saturday evening. He was knocked down in his barn by a young man who then used a knife. He has faced prior robberies. A-CEL-O advertises its cereal product The Economy with a 50 cent silver plated sugar shell offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Whitehead
New Paris
Mrs William Hayden and Daughter Visit City
Mrs William Hayden and her daughter Lillian of Benton Harbor visited friends in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hayden
Lillian
Benton Harbor
Pastor resigns to lead Oregon church in The Dalles
Reverend Merrill E. Boulton resigns as pastor of the First English Lutheran Church in Mishawaka to accept a second call as pastor of a Lutheran church in The Dalles Oregon. He hopes to start around Easter after nearly three years in Mishawaka and is noted for his successful tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill E. Boulton
Mishawaka
The
Dalles
Ore
Boulton
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Chicago
Goodhue
Minn
Goshen
Oscar Miller
W. E., Miller
Geo
Ort
Local items from Albion to LaPorte Indiana
The Newhope hospital at Albion is reopened. George Horton becomes rural mail carrier at Monroeville. A fifty member Odd Fellows lodge is started at Berne. Mrs Nancy A Julian of Warsaw marks 90th birthday at Long Island. Mount Etna in Huntington county reports 19 widows. Frey Keyes of Mexico near death after tooth extraction bleeding could not be controlled. A nine year old boy of Sherman Lee family west of Geneva dies at dinner from acute indigestion. Garret residents start subscription to fund a census. population cited as 3910 in 1900 and claimed 3. A fish broodery search is led by Hill and Clark in Whitley county lakes. LaPorte plans a county historical society meeting. C G Powell active in LaPorte Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhope
Albion
George Horton
Monroeville
Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Berne
Nancy A. Julian
Warsaw
Long Island
Mount Etna
Huntington County
Frey Keyes
Mexico
Miami County
Sherman Lee
Geneva
Garret
Garrett
Hill
Fort Warne
Clark
South Bend
Whitley County
Rome City
LaPorte
C. G. Powell
Postmaster Rose of Angola Not Charged in Washington Probe
A Indianapolis correspondent claimed charges were filed against Angola Postmaster Rose, surprising locals since his administration has faced no scrutiny. The report suggests the correspondent mixed reporting on postoffice matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rose
Angola
Indianapolis
Temperance Meetings Near Close In Syracuse
Syracuse hosts a two week run of temperance meetings led by J. B. Stanley of Logansport. Tonight’s finale is expected to consolidate a strong sentiment that may yield future results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
J. B. Stanley
Logansport
Fourth Quarterly Conference Seeks Suntwalt Return
The fourth quarterly conference of the Fifth Avenue M. E. Church met last night and voted to petition the annual conference to reappoint Rev. J. A. Suntwalt as pastor for a fourth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue M. E. Church
J. A. Suntwalt
Meeting of Poultry Association Scheduled Tomorrow
A meeting of the Poultry Association will be held tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the council chamber. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Association
Tollers lavish show by Gordon and Bennett at Jefferson
Gordon and Bennett present Tollers a four act six scene spectacle noted for lavish electrical and mechanical effects and sensational climaxes at the Jefferson theater Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon & Bennett
Embroidery Exhibition Breaks Goshen Records
In Goshen the Economy section highlights a striking embroidery display, described as unprecedented for the town. The feature emphasizes the craft’s prominence and local interest in textile arts.
Personal mentions from Warsaw and surrounding towns
Attendees and visitors include Attorney J. R. Frazer of Warsaw in the city, E. A. Dausman on Kendallville business, J. W. Replogie on K. O. T. M. work in Crawfords ville, and Mrs. N. S. Leak returning from Bryant. Others make visits to Mil lersburg Goshen college Nappanee Elk hart Wak arusa and Chicago for family and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Frazer
Warsaw
E. A. Dausman
Kendallville
J. W. Replogie
Crawfordsville
N. S. Leak
Bryan, O
J. F. Coulter
William Baker
Millersburg
Harry Freyberg
Ligonier
Trinity Lutheran Church
Irene Culp
Goshen College
Nappanee
H. W. Bennett
J. A. Sumwalt
S. C. Stahley
Howard
Ola Michael
Milo Goss
H. A. Mumaw
Elkhart
Wakarusa
Brilliant Record of a Newspaper Man William E Curtis
A profile of William E Curtis famous Chicago Record Herald correspondent. Tracing his start in 1872 Chicago, rise to managing editor, government post, and global reporting. Highlights his leadership in the Latin American bureau and World’s Columbian Exposition work, with extensive travel and daily letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Curtis
Chicago Record Herald
Chicago
South American Commission
Curtis
Central
South America
James J. Blaine
Bureau of American Republics
United States
Globe
China
Japan
England
Germany
France
Mexico
Holy Land
Student Death by Chloroform in Angola Chapel
John W. Weber of Ansonia Ohio a student at Tri State Normal at Angola died by his own action after drinking a three ounce bottle of chloroform in a chapel at the school. The event is recorded as a suicide amid a tragic case. Authorities report no foul play and describe the lapse as a fatal self administered poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Weber
Ansonia
Dark County
Ohio
Tri-State Normal
Angola
Revival Meeting At First Christian Church Opens
A city revival begins Wednesday at the First Christian church on South Main. Daily prayer and song services will be held to uplift the community and advance the gospel with piano organ violin and a young choir. Pastor J A Wood invites all to join and participate in this free, evangelistic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
South Main Street
Jesus Christ
J. A. Wood
First M. E. Church Sodal Planned for Feb 1
The January committee of the First M. E. church will host a sodal in the church parlors Thursday evening February 1 from 5 to 7. Menu includes Chicken Pie Gravy Mashed Potatoes Cream Slaw Jelly Brown and White Bread Fruit and Cakes. Supper price is twenty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
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Circuit Court
Jude Dodee
Piere
Fraser Ve. Gutermuth
Flkiare Laandrsanan
William P. Baccon-Ada Lb. Bacon
Betate
James W. Robison
Edith MM. Roteson
Geo al Zentz, Inc
M. Blocher
Aelm
Aaron Rotter
Daniel S. Crip
Orville
Mary
Holderman
Ville
Clarke & Clarke
George R. Hirper
Hattie Trunell
Admx
Schuyler C. Baxter
Joshua
Levi J. Johnson
Johnson & Son
Lillian Baxter
Schuyler Baxter
Baxter
Johnsons
Aetna Bonding Co
David Nold
Ananda Hunt Et al
Will
Mrs. Mee
Mee
Mortuary Record
Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Co
Liberty Soap Company of
Asylum
Hotel Hascall
Harvey J. Webster
Edna Deffenbaugh
the Tribune
MR. Beardsley OF
Gov
Indiana
Mr. Rose
Temperance
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