Elkhart County Gets New Superior Court Judge Plan
Gov. Hanly signed the Elkhart St Joseph county superior court bill in Indianapolis authorizing continuous court sessions in Elkhart. The first judge will be appointed by the governor to serve until the next general election, with the fourth Monday in April as the opening term. Vanfleet is favored for the appointment, while Dausman is no longer considered. The bill passes imply a South Bend or Elkhart choice for the first judge, and a new courthouse site will be arranged by February 4.
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Elkhart-St. Joseph County
Hanly
Indianapolis
Elkhart County
Elkhart
St. Joseph County
Vernon W. Vanfleet
Vanfleet
M A. Dausman
Dausman
South Bend
Cour
Goshen
Board of County Commissioners
Senate
House
Zook
Superior Court
Elkhart Circuit Court
South
Bend
Court plan sparks talk of county separation
The article notes potential disruption as two counties may split over a joint court idea. It questions the political impact but doubly expects no further constitutional challenges. Elkhart reports general rejoicing as the governor signs the bill.
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Elkhart
Baker and Zook Split Over Police Power Bill
In a decisive House session yesterday an effort to strip the governor of police commissioner appointment power and vest it in city mayors was exposed. The McCullough bill to amend the metropolitan police law failed a motion to indefinitely delay, 59 to 34, advancing to second reading with a likely final passage. Governor Hanly attended as Zook backed the governor while Baker aligned with the majority to curb executive power, signaling a tough senate reception ahead.
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House of Representatives
Gov. Hanly
McCullough
Senate
Zook
Repsentative Baker
Beardsley Stands By Railroads On Kirkm an Amendment
The senate amended Bland two cent fare bill by removing 2% fare for cash free riders and added a clause requiring railroads to carry 150 pounds of baggage without charge. Beardsley of Elkhart backed railroads but voted against the Kirkman amendment, signaling opposition to a two cent rate. He did not represent the county on this issue.
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Beardsley
Senate
Elkhart
Mrs Prahl Better Elkhart Woman Seeks Divorce
Elkhart woman Mrs Oscar Prahl, recovering from a coffee pot attack, plans to testify against her husband. Prahl is jailed on 200 dollar bond as he faces a divorce bid and Mrs Prahl says she will settle only with a decree of divorce. She denies charges of infidelity and says her conduct has been proper.
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Elkhart
Oscar Prahl
Prahl
Prahi
Disbarment Probe Named For Former St Joseph County Attorney
A committee led by F E Lambert of South Bend was appointed by Judge Funk of the St Joseph circuit court to investigate charges by Attorney Fred Gabriel that former State's Attorney George Kurtz violated duties to the St Joseph county bar. The panel's report, pivotal to possible disbarment, will be filed with the court next week. Kurtz previously resided in Bristol Middlebury and Elkhart.
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Kurtz
F. E. Lambert
South Bend
Funk
St. Joseph Circuit Court
Fred C. Gabriel
George Kurtz
St. Joseph County
Bristol
Middlebury
Elkhart
Fall injures Elkhart man in South Bend
William Weiler of Elkhart slipped on a sidewalk in South Bend, fracturing the bones of his right ankle. Several witnesses assisted him, an ambulance was summoned, and he was taken to Epworth hospital where the fracture was reduced. He will remain hospitalized for several days before returning home.
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William Weiler
Elkhart
South Bend
Mr. Weiler
Weiler
Epworth Hospital
Elkhart Public Works Board Labeled Weak Kneed
The Elkhart Truth attacks the board of public works for backing down in the dispute with H. B. Bucklen and his water company. It suggests the water company is poised to win decisively.
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Elkhart
Board of Public Works
H. B. Bucklen
Boiler Explodes On Engine Near Arcola
A locomotive attached to a Pennsylvania freight train bound for Columbia City exploded at Arcola twelve miles west of Fort Wayne. Engineer W C Bender was killed and the fireman and a brakeman were badly hurt.
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Pennsylvania
Columbia City
Arcola
Fort Wayne
W. C. Bender
State Senate Passes Tax Bill on Ferret Property Recoveries
The state senate approved a measure barring tax ferrets from reclaiming sequestered taxable property beyond ten years. Millwood cites a price of 75 cents per cord, while Brooks notes related fiscal implications.
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State Senate
Auto legislation appears in Indiana amid tempered protests
In Indianapolis on January 31 a likely automobile bill has emerged in the legislature. The public reaction is calmer than two years ago as the vehicle has improved and drivers and horse operators have adjusted to it. A growing sense of responsibility among motor car users is noted.
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Indianapolis
Jan
Lake Shore Train Nearly Kills Two Ministers at New Era
Two Michigan ministers from Montgomery and Waldron narrowly escaped death when a northbound Lake Shore train failed to stop at New Era De Kalb County. Rev Seiple suffered a dislocated arm and bruises after signaling the engine. Rev Mc Milan also sustained injuries. They walked to Huntertown for aid then continued to Auburn to catch another Lake Shore train home.
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de- Kalb
Lake Shore
New Era
de- Kalb County
Seiple
Montgomery
Mich
McMilan
Waldron
St. Joe
Huntertown
Auburn
Against Free Lunches Sparks Political Debate
A proposed bill by Senator Mack targets free lunch counters, backed by temperance and saloon interests. Proponents say free meals lure men to drink where they might not otherwise go, while saloon owners argue the measure cuts profits and yields only beer sales.
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Senator Mack
Kurtz Refuses Statement in Disbarment Case
George A. Kurtz the former Elk har county lawyer facing disbarment in South Bend declined to discuss the matter in Indianapolis. He would not comment until he knew opponents' lines. He blamed newspaper interference and professional jealousy for any steps taken and said he feared no aspect of the Red Austin case, noting all proceedings are public.
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George A. Kurtz
Elkhar
South Bend
Indianapolis
State House
Red Austin
Goshen Debates $1000 Liquor License Bill Stir
Goshen residents discuss Indiana legislature pending a $1000 liquor license measure. Supporters and opponents argue impacts on saloons and city revenue. Current 17 licensed saloons pay $350 annually each. total potential city county take $17,000. District leaders such as Zook may vote for higher license. Beardsley and Baker unspecified.
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Goshen
Indiana
Zook
Beardsley
Baker
County farmers urged to back Goshen corn school proposal
Trustees will discuss a plan to establish a county corn school in Goshen to boost agricultural prosperity. Indiana counties such as LaPorte and Hamilton have run successful contests with prizes up to 10 dollars or more, inspiring boys and young men to study farming and expand corn yields.
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Goshen
Elkhart County
Farmers’ Institutes
LaPorte
Lagrange County
Lima
Indiana
Hamilton County
Indiana law and politics stir Indiana university bill
In the legislature Representative Baker voted with the majority against the Indiana university medical school bill while Mr Zook did not vote. Goshen men resist a superior court for Elkhart and St Joseph counties and Gov Hanly mulls signing or vetoing the measure. Dr J N Hurty warns tuberculosis costs and school ventilation issues. Senator Parks proposes higher pay for special judges, seen as graft by opponents. W H Blodgett notes Eddie Fogarty tightens South Bend, and Benjamin F Shively spurs governor or congressional bids.
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Baker
Indiana University
Zook
Indianapolis
Goshen
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Hanly
Superior Court
Soe
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
House of Representatives
Hurty
Indiana
Harty
Dr. Hurty
Parks
Marshall County
Miss Laneta Fredeke Hearts of St John’s Students Surprise
Society notes recount Miss Laneta Fredeke of 216 South Tenth Street being delightfully surprised by St John’s school students last evening. Mrs J A Beane hosted a thimble party for the Woman’s Guild of St James Episcopal church at Seventh and Purl streets. Musicians Miss Grace Crowell and Prof J D Brunk of Goshen College performed at the library musicale. George E Webber of Iowa City and Miss Chloe Lehman of Middlebury were wed at the Lehman home two miles east of Middlebury in a ceremony by Rev B W Zeigler witnessed by over 100 guests. The couple plans Iowa residence.
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Laneta Fredeke
South Tenth Street
St. John’s School
J. A. Beane
Woman's Guild
St. James Episcopal Church
Seventh and Purl Streets
Druscilla Coats
Grace Crowell
George Cregier
J. D. Brunk
Goshen College
Woman’s Musical Club
Roland
George E. Webber
Iowa City
Chloe Lehman
Middlebury Township
Gideon M. Lehman
Middlebury
B. W. Zeigler
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Othney Lehman
Marie, Webber
Attitude of Railways on Pending Legislation
Railways show cautious stance before legislation. They told a senate railroads committee they would not oppose the two cent rate bill but sought a concession: a half cent per mile extra when cash fares are paid on the train. They also indicated they would not oppose measures supported by the railroad commission.
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Senate Committee On Railroads
Railroad Commission
Community Health Notes and Personal Updates
Charles Freyberg remains in serious condition. J. W. Shiffer recovers from a grip infection. Rev. Noah Harper, afflicted by dropsy, is in a serious state. Mrs. George W. Hay continues to improve.
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Charles Freyberg
J. W. Shiffer
Noah Harper
George W. Hay
Supreme to appellate transfer in Shupert case
Horace Shupert versus Indiana Nat. Bank appeal moved from Elkhart Circuit Court to the Supreme Court, with the February term of the LaGrange Circuit Court opening on Monday.
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Horace Shupert
the. Indiana. Nat. Bank
Elkhart
The.supreme
the. Lagrange Circuit Court
Births
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Smith of Dublin on Tuesday.
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Philip Smith
Orphan Otto Heron Dies in South Bend Hospital
Otto Heron, an orphan who had lived at Mishawaka's Orphans' Home since childhood, died of tuberculosis at St. Joseph's Hospital in South Bend before turning 19. He was energetic, studious, courteous, and willing to work. Mishawaka High School had raised funds to send him to a warmer climate, but he died before placement.
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Otto
Heron
Mishawaka
St. Joseph's Hospital
South
Bend
Mishawaka High School
St. Joseph
Lecture Tomorrow Night at Irwin Opera House
The sixth Citizens' Lecture Course will feature Dr. Ernest Wray Oneal presenting Popular Fallacies tomorrow evening at the Irwin opera house. He is praised as a pleasing speaker with a masterful English style and deep ideas, with favorable notices from peers and the Sterling Standard. Residents of Goshen are urged to attend.
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Citizens
Irwin Opera House
Ernest Wray Oneal
Dr. Oneal
The
Sterling
Ill
Standard
Goshen
Conductor Breiding Involved In Streetcar Fight
Conductor Horace O. Breiding of Goshen was severely beaten after he reprimanded an intoxicated passenger on an East Elkhart streetcar. The unruly rider attacked Breiding when the car halted, triggering the altercation that led to Breiding being summoned to South Bend for explanation.
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Breiding
East Elkhart
Horace O. Breiding
Goshen
South Bend
Revival Spirit At First Church Reval Services
Enthusiastic reval meetings at the First Church draw hearty singing and broad response to the invitation to become Christians. Genuine revival spirit prevails with services echoing evenings and on Saturday at 7:30.
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Goshen and Elkhart
Earl Conrad sells to Mamie Lesh Latta a Goshen lot for 8500 dollars. Edward Linehart buys 80 acres in Locke township from Ora M Fields for 1 dollar. Charles Fields sells to Edward Linehart. Washington B Vanderlip transfers to Sarah Rebecca Bickel a lot in Elkhart for 650 dollars. Ella Knepp transfers 15 acres in Cleveland township to Levi B Thornton for 450 dollars. August Stocker sells a lot in Elkhart to Levi B Thornton for 650 dollars.
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Earl Conrad
Mamie Lesh-Latta
Goshen
Edward Linehart
Ora M. Fields
Locke Tp
Charles Fields
Locke
Washington B. Vanderlip
Sarah Rebecca Bickel
Elkhart
Ella Knepp
Levi B. Thornton
Cleveland
August Stocker
Around the World program drew Goshen visitors to Milford
Twenty five Goshen residents rode the Winona interurban last night to Milford to attend an Around the World entertainment hosted by the Presbyterian congregation. They returned on the final car.
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Goshen
Milford
Hogs butchered yield heavy lard in Wabash county
Charles McKinley of Lincolnville in Wabash county reports he slaughtered four hogs each weighing about 500 pounds. The carcasses yielded 80 gallons of lard, estimated near 640 pounds.
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Charles McKinley
Lincolnville
Wabash County
Personal mentions from Ligonier to Goshen and Warsaw area
A series of brief notes lists visitors and travelers visiting or passing through towns including Ligonier, Indianapolis, Chicago, Milford, Osceola, South Bend, Warsaw, Goshen, and Go shen. Names include Charles W. Foulks M C Dow Sr Ellis and Mrs Rachael Self plus Rev J W Paschal Mrs Wesley Larimer and Edwin Hawks among others, with several local host interactions noted.
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Charles W. Foulks
Ligonier
Indianapolis
T. M. Hatch
Indiana Harbor
Ellis
Chicago
Rachael Self
Milford
I. J. Becknell
J. W. Paschal
Osceola
Southward
Meyer Livingston
South Bend
Warsaw
Myrtle Smith
Recorder's Office
A. B. Pletcher
New York
Etta Grover
Anna Kauffman
Wesley Larimer
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cal
Edwin W. Hawks
Goshen
B. C. Stephenson
South St. Joseph Street
Warsaw Union
J. Woods
Carl Byer
Harry Miller
Wm. C. Elliott
Russell Butler
Saloonkeepers Found Liable in Ed Barnes Case
Mrs Nellie Barnes of New Carlisle St Joseph county won a 3000 verdict in circuit court against James Major Major Walker and George Kessling. She alleged the saloonmen caused her husband Ed Barnes death by selling liquor while intoxicated, leading him to drive onto Lake Shore tracks where a train fatally struck his outfit.
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Nellie Barnes
New Carlisle
St. Joseph County
James Major
Major Walker
George Kessling
Edw. Barnes
St. Patrick’s Day
Lake Shore
New York Trip Aims to Close Transfer of Northern Indiana Lines
Samuel Murdock of Lafayette, a principal stockholder and general manager of the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Ry Co, arrives with his wife to inspect eastern interurban lines. Representatives of both companies gather in New York to finalize the deal for acquiring the Northern Indiana Ry Co. The party traveled from Elkhart and Goshen, departing Elkhart on the Lake Shore Flyer.
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Northern Indiana
Samuel Murdock
Lafayette
Chicago, South Bend
Ry, Co
Appellate Court Denies $600 Exemption After Marriage
Oliver Miller of Jay county married five days after assigning all property for creditors and later claimed a $600 exemption from the trustee. The appellate court ruled that marriage after the assignment does not create rights not present at the deed, so Miller retains no $600 exemption.
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Oliver Miller
Jay County
Settlement Reaches Replevin Case In Elkhart
A settlement was reached in the replevin suit Fred Streely vs Bert Dayhuff in Elkhart. Both parties agreed to pay half the costs, with Streely gaining permission to recover the remainder of his tools held by Dayhuff. The dispute began when Geo. Streely, jailed for larceny, turned over several tools stolen from his father to Dayhuff in payment for liquor.
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Fred Streely
Bert Dayhuff
Elkhart
Dayhuff
Geo. Streely
Notable Kitty League players shine in Bloomington sales
Members of Kitty League and C G Woodring and R Merrill of a bootblack quartet are noted as baseball players. The former is Cairo's famous pitcher in the Kitty League with a pending sale at Bloomington. Merrill rose to prominence last season as catcher for the strong Muncie team.
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C. G. Woodring
C. Merrill
Bootblack -Quartette
Marriage License Names Edward Stutsman and Liale Schlabach
A marriage license record lists Edward J. Stutsman of Middlebury aged 24 and Liale Schlabach of Goshen aged 24, with Samuel Detrees of Nappanee cited as an associated party.
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Edward J. Stutsman
Middlebury
Liale ‘Schlabach
Goshen
Samuel’ Detrees
Nappanee
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