Horse Thief Captured After Ed wardsburg Chase
The Edwardsburg arrest follows a Benton township theft report of a horse and buggy from Goshen. Icohn Devine, 37, with a penitentiary past, and John Norris, 56, blacksmith, are jailed on theft accusations with Devine implicating Norris in a plan to split proceeds. Norris denies complicity but admits hearing of a horse sale. Devine previously jailed in Buffalo, Syracuse, and Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Juday
Benton Township
Court Square
Edwardeburg
Mich
Icohn Devine
John Norris
Kelly Foundry & Machine Plant
South Eighth Street
Edwardsburg
Devine
Leader
Elkhart
Smith Settlement
Mishawaka
Edwardspurg
Mr. Juday
Michigan
Goshen
Norris
Buffalo
N. Y
Syracuse
Connecticut
Lowell
Ind
Architects Trust Grips Treasury Firestorm at Hearing
Washington June 1 Special reports a committee hearing on the architects trust within the American Institute of Architects. Taylor testified the institute includes most U S architects who fix a 6 percent fee, up from 5 percent, with expulsion for undercutting. Fees cited total over two million in outside firm payments, including Indianapolis federal building rents of 92 thousand and other city projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury of
United States
Committee On
Treasury Department
Rep. Cox
Indiana
Rep. Goeke
Ohio
J. Knox
Taylor
Treasury
Architects’ Trust
American Institute of Architects
I. K. Pond
Chicago
State Department
Department of Architects
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Rankin Kellogg
Indianapolis Federal
J. T. Hutton
Hammond Building
Vonnegut & Bohn
Vincennes
Bloomington Wet Vote Sparks Arrests in Illicit Balloting
Bloomington voters chose wet by 23 point margin in an option election held yesterday. About 30 Indiana University students were arrested on illegal voting charges. bond was posted by dry supporters. Ridgeland and Beanblossom townships in Monroe County voted dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Indiana University
Ridgeland
Beanblossom
Monroe
Kern to Call Meeting of Indiana Delegation for Marshall Endorsement
Senator Kern after returning from Clifton Forge Virginia announced he would convene a meeting of Indiana's delegation to adopt resolutions formally endorsing Governor Marshall as the party's presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kern
Clifton Forge
Indiana
Gov. Marshall
DerricK Fall At Elk Hart High School Injures Worker
R C Phelps of Cole and Phelps leaped sixteen feet to escape a derrick collapse at the central Elk Hart High School under construction. His right leg fractured in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High
Elkhart
R. C. Phelps
Cole & Phelps
Boston suspect tied to South Bend railroad robberies
James Raymen, 27, of Boston, Mass., was arrested on suspicion of involvement in several railroad car robberies in South Bend after detectives halted him with a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
James Raymen
Boston
Mass
Editors Gather for Indiana Democratic Editorial Meet in Laporte
The State Democratic Editorial Association plans its annual meeting in Laporte with Gov. Marshall addressing the new constitution. A banquet is planned and editors will visit Michigan City to tour the North prison. About 150 editors travel from Indianapolis in Indiana Union Traction Co. cars, with stops at Elkhart and South Bend, greeting by Mayor Goetz in Elkhart. An informal luncheon will be held in South Bend's Oliver hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Democratic Editorial Association
Laporte
Marshall
Michigan City
Sogarty
North Prison
Indianapolis
Indiana Union Traction Co
Goshen
Elkhart
South Bend
Goetz
Oliver Hotel
James Retires From City Letter Carrier Service
Chas W James resigns due to ill health after 21 years in city service. Melvin Leer will succeed him as senior substitute carrier. James became disabled last December and has been on leave. Leave rules cap at 150 days per year, prompting resignation with potential reinstatement within a year. Salary at retirement was 1100 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. James
Melvin Leer
James
Christian Science Lecture by Frank H Leonard at Jefferson Theater
Frank H Leonard C S B of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston will lecture at the Jefferson theatre on Friday evening under the auspices of the Goshen church. Admission is free and no collection will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Leonard
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Jefferson Theatre
Goshen
Miss Jeannette Beck Engaged To Harry E Vernon
Miss Jeannette Beck announced her engagement to Harry E Vernon son of Mr and Mrs O C Vernon of Benton township The couple plans a September wedding Vernon a law student at Michigan University will be admitted to the bar in Nashville Tenn The engagement was announced at a home gathering 303 South Sixth Street this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Beck
J. C. Beck, Jr
South Sixth Street
Harry E. Vernon
O. C. Vernon
Benton Township
Vernon
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
Mich
Nashville, Tenn
Deeds Recorded Today In Goshen Rubber Plant Transfer
Deeds show the transfer of the plant and all equipment to J A Swinehart of Akron Ohio for 15000 dollars. Swinehart then deeded the buildings to Willard L Stephenson for 7500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Rubber Works
J. A. Swinehart
Akeron, O
Car Missing From New York to Chicago Run
A car sent from New York City by the International Motor Car Transportation Company toward Chicago with intermediate points has not been heard of since May 20. The company reports the vehicle missing after the scheduled start and is seeking information on its status and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Chicago
International Motor Car Transportation Company
Mishawaka Man Loses Grip From Auto In Indianapolis
Ernest Beebe of Mishawaka reported a theft in which a person stole his grip from his automobile while he dined at a restaurant in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Beebe
Mishawaka
Indianapolis
Burns Accepts Elkhart City Controller Post
K. L. Burns of Elkhart accepted the appointment as city controller, tendered by Mayor Chester, and began duties today. He will draw $1,200 per annum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns
K. L. Burns
Elkhart
Chester
Pay Dearly for Their Fish at Christiana Lake
Six fishermen including four Elkhart residents were arrested for breaking Michigan fishing laws at Christiana lake. Each was fined 14 dollars on three counts.
Sheriffs Organize to Stop Horse Theft Wave
Northern Indiana county sheriffs coordinate efforts to curb a surge in wholesale horse thefts reported over recent months, aiming to improve patrols, share tips, and synchronize prosecutions across jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Last Chance to Buy Tickets for His Uncle from India
One day left to purchase seats for the show before reservations close Saturday morning. The production urges prompt buying to secure preferred seating and avoid missing the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Death of Miss Anna Albers in Wakaponeta Ohio
Miss Anna Albers twenty four, sister of Henry D. Albers advertising manager of the Elkhart Truth, died at Wakaponeta Ohio after six weeks illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakaponeta
Ohio
Anna Albers
Henry D. Albers
The
Elkhart Truth
Wapakoneta
Marriage Licenses Issued For Fred Vinson And Beulah Barcus
Fred Vinson of Ligonier aged 27 and Beulah Barcus of Goshen aged 21 were issued a marriage license. The ceremony location and date were not listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Vinson
Ligonier
Beulah Barcus
Goshen
Made State Inspector Named In South Bend Hiring
John T. Willett, longtime South Bend food inspector since 1902, has been promoted to state food and drug inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Willett
South Bend
Farmer August Kuckuck Dies in Runaway Horse Tragedy
Noble county farmer August Kuckuck was killed when his wagon horses bolted with a load of goods. The accident occurred as he attempted to control the team, ending in fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Kuckuck
Noble County
Injunction Halts Goshen City Fire Station Property Deal
Judge Drake ruled Goshen exceeds the two percent indebtedness limit and cannot lawfully buy Mrs Mina Meyers lot at Third and Jefferson for a central fire station. Beverstine wins. property valued at 4850 dollars. City officials split on the purchase amid testimony from taxpayers and treasurer’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Goshen
Joseph EB. Beverstine
Mrs. Mina Meyers
Third
Jefferson Streets
Mrs. Meyers
Lou W. Vail
Deahl
Beverstine
HE. A. Dausman
Spohn
Rimpfer and
Cripe
Knox
Miller
Smith
Armour
Leidner
Goshen City
Mina Meyers
Near-miss Injury When Horse Stepped In Sewer Tile
W. W. Poyser narrowly escaped loss of a valuable horse this forenoon at 11 o clock. While his delivery team turned from Crescent street to Fifth, a sewer tile broke and a horse stepped into the hole, tumbling head first. The second horse toppled over, and the team was freed with some effort. The driver’s quick actions prevented a more serious accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Poyser
Crescent Street
Buck Stove Co Resolves Labor Dispute, Circular Claims
The Buck Stove Co of St Louis Missouri issued letters stating that differences with organized labor have been adjusted satisfactorily. The company says mistaken impressions persisted that the dispute remained active after months of hard fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Stove Co
St. Louis
Nye Seeks Bar Admission In St Joseph County
Daniel B. Nye former principal of Wakarusa High School has filed a verified application for admission to the St Joseph County Bar Association. Nye is an Indiana University Law School graduate and will practice with Prosecutor Montgomery in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye
Daniel B. Nye
Wakarusa High School
St. Joseph County Bar Association
Indiana University Law School
Montgomery
South Bend
Melville W. Mix
Mishawaka
Frank Crawford
Marion
St. Joseph
Frank Ellsasser
Shriner Sues Thompson Over Faulty Horse Sale
William Shriner sues Ray Thompson for breach of contract seeking 110 dollars claiming a horse sold by Thompson was nearly blind with a damaged eye condition and a bum knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shriner
Ray Thompson
Thompson
Shriner
Property Sold Across Clinton Township and Go shen Lands
A. C. Mehl sold Francis Inbody Go shen property for 600 dollars. William H. Ackerman sold Arthur E. Long fifty five acres of Clinton township land for 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Mehl
Francis Inbody Goshen
William H. Ackerman
Arthur E. Long
Clinton Township
To Play Nappanee Giants Versus Nappanee Tigers
The Chicago Union Giants colored baseball team will meet the Nappanee Tigers at Nappanee next Sunday. Arrangements are being made for a big event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
Chicago Union Giants
Nappanee Tigers
Expected To Die In Fight Injures South Bend Man
Physicians treating John Horvath of South Bend said he was seriously injured in a fight and held little hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horvath
South Bend
Hatch to Start Work on North Main Street Paving
W W Hatch of Pensacola Florida arrived to begin work immediately on the North Main street paving project. He will supervise early construction activities and coordinate with city engineers to ensure timely progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hatch
Pensacola
Fla
Lyric bill features Abe Berger in varied program
Abe Berger performs at the Lyric tonight presenting a varied program including baritone numbers a good western a comedy and a drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Lyric Tonight
Abe Berger
Bureau of Inspection Set to Open June 15
New Inspection Department will begin operation June 15 under Gov. Marshall plans. Elliott R. Hooton John F. Gallivan and John J. Walsh named to supervise the three bureau divisions. Deputyships to be filled after chief appointments as letters go out to chief applicants. Frank I. Pearce will assume state mine inspector duties today, succeeding James Epperson. James A. Arthur may accept a deputy post as part of department head plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Marshall
Bureau of Inspection
Frank I. Pearce
Brazil
James Epperson
Pearce
State House
James A. Arthur
Goshen
Mrs. O. T. Chamberlain Dies in Elkhart At 67
Mrs. Helen Chamberlain aged 67 wife of Orville T. Chamberlain died at her Elkhart home after a ten year chronic ailment. They had spent time in California and returned last year. Surviving are husband a daughter Mrs. Louis M. Simpson a brother Edward Meade and a sister Mrs. Charles B. Smith all of Elkhart. Funeral services Saturday at 3 pm with interment in Grace Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Chamberlain
Orville T. Chamberlain
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Mrs. Chamberlain
California
Louis M. Simpson
Edward Meade
Charles B. Smith
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Regular week band concerts at Rogers Band Park
Regular weekly concerts begin Friday night with Tuesday and Friday ticketing at the gate five cents admission. Sunday shows start at 3 50 with free entry. First Sunday concert next week. Mazeppa Carnival Co plans a park run June 12 to 17, relocating from Laporte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Band Park
Mazeppa Carnival Co
Laporte
Millionaire Falls Prey To Quick Diamond Heist
Theodore Noel of Berrien Springs Michigan describes a slick con at a Boston hotel. While aiding a man who collapsed near the depot he and two strangers helped him up then found his $600 diamond shirt stud had vanished during the escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Noel
Berrien Springs
Mich
Boston
West
Mr. Noel
Attracted by Glamor Draws Teen to Court in South Bend
Miss Anna Billsnyder aged 13 appeared in South Bend court after being lured by the lights and glamour of a merry-go-round and ferris wheel, becoming enamored with a man connected with the outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Billsnyder
South Bend
Big Four engine crashes into Benton Harbor street car
Two people were injured, one seriously and another possibly fatally, when a Big Four switch engine collided with a street car on the Main street grade crossing in Benton Harbor. Six passengers were badly shaken, with several knocked over seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Strawberry Season Shifts Big Berry Crops By Ship
Strawberries flood markets as Benton Harbor ships 1800 cases by boat Tuesday night. Local markets offer home grown berries at 13 cents per quart with an excellent quality. A very big crop is promised for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Kruger appoints Hess as South Bend assistant
George H. Hess of South Bend was named assistant to Peter Kruger who heads the South Bend branch of the state employment bureau. The appointment was made by Thomas W. Brolley, state statistician. For Sale plans offered at 175 dollars on easy payments. Address "S" care Democrat. 6t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruger
George H. Hess
South Bend
Peter Kruger
State Employment Bureau
Thomas W. Brolley
State Statistician
S” Care Democrat
Mrs William L Kray Dies in North Liberty
Mrs William L Kray formerly of Elkhart died at North Liberty. Funeral arrangements are not provided in the brief notice, and no additional biographical details are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Kray
Elkhart
North Liberty
Bridges Out Prompt Public Complaints In East Goshen
Residents report many bridges on Rock Run removed to make way for the McMann bridge. East Lincoln avenue Cottage avenue and the foot bridge are gone with Fifth street due soon. Locals must use Fifth street bridge to reach the business district. repairs lag and safety risks rise in fires. Henry Cripe has not started Lincoln avenue relocation work but will hurry. Josephus Hess plans to replace Cottage avenue bridge soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Run
McMann Bredge
Lincoln Avenue
Cottage Avenue
Fifth Street
East Goshen
North Side
Henry Cripe
Josephus Hess
Early harvest predicted and city notes from Indiana
An array of local items from Indiana and nearby states notes an expected bumper wheat crop in Indiana and Brazil, a wet referendum result, aviation plans for South Bend in September, and various community happenings. Pale fever closures, animal finds, gas petitions, and post office staffing are mentioned along with marriages, deaths, trials, and a memorial day balloon ascent. Local officials, physicians, and ministers feature among events from South Bend, Elkhart, Mishawaka, Warsaw, and Laporte counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Brazil
Ind
South Bend
Wabash
Bend
Kosciusko
Elkhart
Winona
Warsaw
Charles A. Pressnall
John Holly
Hikhart
Aaron Jones
Washington
Taft
Will Williamson
Whitley County
Elmer Kane
Hattie Heinke
Bremen
St. Joseph
Mich
William J. Bryan
Harrisburg
Otto Deal
Albert Hoffman
Nelson Keiser
St. Stephen's Magyar Church
So. Bend
C. B. Crumpacker
Frank J. Reeves
Europe
Liverpool
Grant Windett
Laporte County
Squirrels To Be Housed In Cage In Middlebury Park
Town residents donated a large cage installed in the park with plans to house many squirrels. The structure is bigger than the cage previously located in court park, reflecting local enthusiasm for urban wildlife display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Court Park
Memorial Day Address Delivered in Berrien Springs
Reverend E. A. Vannuys delivered the Memorial Day address Tuesday in Berrien Springs Michigan honoring local veterans with a formal ceremony and community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Vannuys
Berrien Springs
Mich
His Uncle from India Featured by Senior Class
The Senior class presented His Uncle from India on Tuesday June 6 at the Jefferson. Performers and audience noted a lively scene with humor and community involvement, reflecting the school’s traditions and student talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
The
Jefferson
Personal Bulletin of Local Residents Trips and Appointments
A roll of local residents and visitors includes George B. Slate in Cleveland on business M A Demarest of Elkhart in the city this afternoon Dr M K Kreider visiting his mother in Wadsworth Miss Harriet Geddes to spend the summer in New York City Clarence Steffey singing in The Heartbreakers chorus at the Princess in Chicago Hon J D Osborne returning to Marcellus Mich Mrs A R Bemenderfer and her mother visiting in South Bend Miss Alice Stiver taking a Richmond Cal position formerly from near Millersburg Mrs James Leavy and children visiting in Elkhart with her mother Mrs Peter Trainor Mrs W L Shoots back from six weeks in Bellefontaine Dr and Mrs C L Dreese homeward from North Vernon Miss Emma Millington leaving for Montreal to sail to England for the summer Miss Mary Butterfield returning from White Pigeon Mich with Miss Idell Jarrett in South Bend today Mrs Haines Egbert and Miss Beulah Kreider traveling to Kenton Ohio for Kate Alfelds marriage and visits in Wadsworth Miss Jeannette Abbott to travel east June 8 spending a week in Boston then Northampton Mass for Smith college commencement where sister Florence graduates
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M. A. Demarest
Elkhart
M. K. Kreider
Wadsworth
Harriet Geddes
New York City
Clarence Steffey
the Heartbreakers
Chicago
J. D. Osborne
Marcellus, Mich
A. R. Bemenderfer
Samuel Bensecker
South Bend
Samuel Hartzog
Alice Stiver
Hartford City
Richmond
Cal
Millersburg
James Leavy
John
Elizabeth
Peter Trainor
W. L. Shoots
Bellefontaine
C. L. Dreese
North Vernon
F. N. Platter
J. A. Snapp
Nappanee
Emma Millington
Chamberlain School
Montreal
Can
England
Mary Butterfield
White Pigeon
Mich
Idell Jarrett
Butterfield
Jarrett
Kate Alfeld
J. B. Andrews
Goshen
Jeannette Abbott
Boston
Northampton
Mass
Smith College
Florence
Goshen High School Baseball Ends Season with 3 Wins
Goshen High School finished its baseball season with three wins in seven games. Results include April 15 at Ligonier 15 to 5, April 22 at Goshen 11 to 9 over Wi nona, and May 27 at Goshen 8 to 6 over Elkhart after eleven innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Ligonier
Winona
HI. S
South Bend
G H. S
G. H.S
G. H
Hikehart
Sunday School Convention Opens at Wakarusa Church
The County Sunday School Association holds its annual convention at the Christian church in Wakarusa. The opening session occurred last night with good attendance and an instructive program. Representatives from several towns and many townships are present, and A. C. Culp of Wakarusa serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sunday School Association
Christian Church
Wakarusa
A. C. Culp
Prominent Democrats Visit Indiana Editorial Meeting
Senator Stephen B. Fleming of Ft. Wayne and Hon. J. E. McDonald editor of the Ligonier Banner traveled by automobile to Laporte for the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association annual meeting. They stopped to visit The Democrat during their layover in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Fleming
Ft. Wayne
J. E. McDonald
Ligonier Banner
Laporte
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Prohibition Convention in Elkhart and Speaker to Address
The Elkhart county prohibition convention will be held at Shiloh Field Post hall in Elkhart tomorrow at 1 30 o clock. In the evening Rev. Aaron Worth of Bryant City Indiana will speak at the Protestant M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Shiloh Field Post Hall
Elkhart
Aaron Worth
Bryant City
Ind
M. EB
Commencement at Lagrange County Common School Graduates
The annual commencement of the common school graduates of Lagrange county will be held at Lagrange, Saturday afternoon, June 10. The address to the graduates will be delivered by Judge Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Lagrange County
Drake
Burris improves after appendicitis operation at Ash hospital
Lloyd Burris who underwent surgery several weeks ago for appendicitis continues to improve and expects to return home from Ash hospital tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Burris
Ash Hospital
Irwin Biographies Spotlight Acknowledges Taught Contributions
A concise feature profiles the late Irwin’s teaching career and impact, highlighting key milestones, colleagues, and audiences touched by the work. The piece notes the educator's influence across departments and generations of students, underscoring dedication to knowledge sharing.
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Justice
Charles James
John F. Collins
George Long
Mark J. Thompson
Jacob W. Myers
J. B. Whippy
B. F. Deahl
Clara J. Myers
Maud
Madge Myers
Mary Thomas
Mrs. Myers
Cleopatra Myers
Joseph Kramer
Milton M. Ulery
Circuit Court
Pearl Ryan
John Ryan
Amanda Slabaugh
Jeremiah Bechtel
Henry Bechtel
Catherine Boone
Abraham W. Hoover
Wm. McDowell
Jonathan EB. Taylor
Emma Weyrick
John F. Scott
Superior Court
Wim. M. Freeman
American Coating Mills
Democratic Editors
of State
W. James
Christian Science
Millwood
Brooks
E. Collins
Joseph E. Beverstine
Mina Meyers Deal
T. Chamberlain
George B. Slate
Cleveland
Irwin
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