Jury Arguments in McClellan Murder Trial Move Fast
Eugene McClellan stands trial for the murder of James Rinehart at Ollie Berger resort in Elkhart. Prosecutor Frank and defense attorney Perry L. Turner argued as the jury retired after brief proceedings. witnesses offered little detail and no one from the public attended in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McClellan
James Rinehart
Ollie Berger
Elkhart
Frank
Perry L. Turner
Merritt
McClellan
Rinehart
Lola Clark
Miss Clark
Berger
Reward Offered for Mann the Horse Thief
Champaign county officials post a $150 reward for the arrest of Alex Mann a horse thief taken near Columbia City He says he is from Goshen en route to Peru to work on the Winona interurban Mann stole two horses and a lot of harness from Mr Minter of Clark county Ohio Little is known of Mann in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann
Champaign County
Alex Mann
Columbia City
Goshen
Peru
Winona
Sinninger Acquitted in Defamatory Mail Case
Cal Sinninger editor and publisher of the Fowlerton Review was acquitted in Indianapolis federal court of sending defamatory matter through the mail. He previously worked for Goshen Times and edited the Bremen Enquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinninger
Cal Sinninger
Fowlerton
Ind
Review
United States District Court
Indianapolis
Goshen Times
Bremen Enquirer
School Teacher Harmon Moseby Appeals License Decision
Fassett A. Cotton reports that Harmon Moseby, whose teaching license was revoked by the state board of education on May 29, will appeal to the courts against the decision. The room for action rests with the state superintendent and the board as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fassett A. Cotton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Harmon
Moseby
State Board of Education
Supreme Court Rules Highway Law Repeals 1903 Act
The Supreme Court affirmed Findling et al. v Foster and held the 1905 highway law repeals the 1903 act for gravel road improvements. A Tipton county road case brought under the old act was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John B. Findling
Edward E. Foster
Tipton County
Sick List Sees Local Condition Updates
The condition of Dr. Anna G. Kaufman is materially improved. Late Coats, who injured his left hand at the Thomas-Albright foundry, is improving. Henry Bowser of West Madison Street is very low with paresis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna G. Kaufman
Coats
Thomas-Albright Foundry
Henry Bowser
West Madison Street
Morris Wins Lagrange County Superintendent Race
Dora Morris is elected county school superintendent in Lagrange County on the sixth ballot. She defeats Supt. Gilliams and Miss Etta Delay after each candidate received four votes on the first ballot.
Cart Quits as New Paris Postmaster Vacancy Sought
George W. Cart resigns as postmaster of New Paris. Lawrence Leer and Robert Reynolds a druggist are named candidates for the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Cart
George W. Cart
New Paris
Lawrence Leer
Robert Reynolds
Marriage Licenses for Yoder and Bullion in Elkhart
William L. Yoder 28 and Dora Bullion 26, both of Elkhart, secured marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Yoder
Elkhart
Dora Bullion
Supreme Court rules Elkhart superior court constitutional
The Indiana Supreme Court reversed a lower ruling and upheld the act creating a superior court at Elkhart. It holds the legislature may define jurisdiction and authorize courts beyond the circuit system, directing the lower court to render judgment for the appellants and noting a possible rehearing. Local lawyers expect the decision to be final, with St. Joseph county proceeding to move ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Supreme Court
Board of Commissioners
Elkhart County
Elkhart Court
General Assembly
Circuit Court
Circuit Courts
Gillett
Goshen
St. Joseph County
Trustees Elect County School Superintendent After Tie
In Wabash county at noon yesterday the election for county superintendent of schools concluded after a 273 vote tally. Robert Devericks won on a second ballot following an initial tie with Howard Williams of Lagro, as seven candidates had competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Devericks
Wabash County
Devericks
Howard Williams
Lagro
Latta vs Schutt on Clinton Street Home Plans
W. J. Latta declares he drafted the plans for the new Clinton Street house and never heard of R. K. Schutt of South Bend, who yesterday was reported to have drawn the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Latta
Clinton Street
R. K. Schutt
South Bend
Democrat Wins Pulaski County Superintendent Race in Winamac
J. J. Reddick a Democrat won the county superintendent election in Winamac Pulaski County by seven to five over Republican F. A. Herrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winamac
Pulaski County
J. J. Reddick
F. A. Herrington
Found Pair of Gold Rimmed Nose Glasses
A pair of gold rimmed nose glasses found and held for return. Owner may recover by calling The Democrat, proving property and paying this notice fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Tenth Annual Commencement of Elkhart County Schools
The Elkhart county common school graduates hold their tenth annual commencement Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Irwin opera house. Dr. Charles O. Merica of Warsaw presides. George W. Ellis leads the exercises. There are 183 graduates with a program including music by Goshen College Quartette, an invocation by Rev. L. J. Smith, and a class address and diplomas presented by Dr. Merica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Elkhart County Common School
Irwin Opera House
Charles 0. Merica
Warsaw
County Board of Education
George W. Ellis
Goshen College Quartette
L. J. Smith
First English Lutheran Church
Despondent Youth Ends Life on South Bend River Bank
Orwen Burner, 21, despondent over misfortune and failed battles, drank carbolic acid on the north river bank in South Bend. Burns on the lips indicated self induced death. Remains found by boatmen O. S. Hays and Frank Bertolow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orwen Burner
North River
South Bend
O. S. Hays
Frank Bertolow
Mrs Reuben Wohlford Injured in City Car Accident
Mrs Reuben Wohlford Sr living four miles northwest of town sustained painful injuries while riding a city car about 11 o clock last night. The vehicle sped around the Pike and First street curve causing her to be thrown across the coach. She suffered a cut eye a knee bruise and a severe head bump were treated at Becknell hospital and she returned home. No other passengers were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Wohlford
Hart
First Street
Becknell Hospital
Woman Attacked While Walking Home In South Bend
Mrs. Lottie Chandler a Philadelphia restaurant cook in South Bend was assaulted returning home. After alighting from a car she was struck on the head with a club by a white man. She could give only a vague description and remembers the assailant was white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Chandler
Philadelphia
South Bend
Miss Fairy Plumb Opens Huntington Vaudeville Run
Miss Fairy Plumb travels from Milwaukee to Huntington Indiana for a vaudeville engagement after visiting her parents. Manager W P Cullen seeks to sign her for one of his attractions but she has not yet committed, as she may join a Whitney show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Plumb
Huntington
Miss Fairy Plumb
Ind
Milwaukee
Wis
Tenderfoot” Company
W. P. Cullen
Whitney
Rates to be advanced by express firms July 1
In Elkhart rumors say American Express will replace United States company on July 1. Local reports state the new express law requires a rates schedule to be filed with state authorities, prompting rate concerns in Goshen and Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
American Express Company
United States Company
Goshen
County Officials Report On Farm And Jail Condition
Mrs S B McCracken Mrs L Heifr ich and Mrs W L Stonex and Dr A C Yoder of the Elkhart County Board of Charities reported to the board of county commissioners on the county farm and the Elkhart city jail. They were both found to be in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. McCracken
L. Helfrich
W. L. Stonex
A. C. Yoder
Elkhart County
Baptist Association Assembly Set in Elkhart
The Northern Indiana Baptist Association convenes in Elkhart from June 11 to 13. Rev J W Fradenburg of First Baptist Goshen will serve as moderator and Rev L B McKinley of Goshen will lead the devotional session Tuesday afternoon June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Association
Northern Indiana Baptist Association
Elkhart
J. W. Fradenburg
First Baptist Church
Goshen
L. B. McKinley
Sudden death hits Nappanee area families
Rev. David Burkholder learns of his brother in law Henry Bucher’s sudden death in Mt. Vernon Illinois. James Gibson, former Nappanee resident, dies in Port Angeles Washington after moving west for health. Last week William Gibson, Nappanee drayman, travels there due to HIS father’s serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Burkholder
Mennonite
Henry Bucher
Mt. Vernon
James Gibson
Nappanee
Port Angeles
Washington
Gibson
William Gibson
Fresh and Pure Dairy at Shiffer & Son's Grocery
Daily supply of fresh milk and cream advertised by Shiffer and Son's grocery with emphasis on purity and availability to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiffer & Son’s
Students Present Play at Goshen High Commencement
The Goshen High School graduating class of 1907 staged Elizabeth Princess of England at Irwin theatre. Forty five seniors acted, with Miss Florence Replogle as Queen Mary and Miss Diana Putnam as Elizabeth. The production featured elaborate costumes from F Breusser & Co Detroit, netted about 300 dollars against 160 in costs, and drew strong audience applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Goshen High School
Irwin Theatre
Elizabeth
Princess of England
Princess of
England
Tom Taylor
Florence Replogle
Queen Mary
Diana Putnam
Lloyd Yoder
Willis Widner
Carlyle Vallette
Irwin C. Pooley
Maynard E. Simond
Otlo V. Wallgren
Samuel T. Starbuck
John Arden Bretz
Joan M. Violett
Claude Wiseman
Edward Fausch
Starlus Showwalter
Roy A. Rick
Ross Immel
Paul W. Bretz
Claudine Ruton
Edith E. Shiffer
Helen Tiedemann
Winifred Stemm
E. Carlyle Vallette
Simon Renard
Imperial
F. Breusser & Co
Detroit
Mich
Isabel Markham
Grand Jury Inspects Elk Hart Prison and Dunlaps Poor Farm
The county grand jury visited Elkhart to inspect Elk Hart city prison and then Dunlaps poor farm. Supt Worden of the Infirmary hosted dinner for the jurors. Both institutions were found in acceptable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Elkhart
Elkhart City
Dunlaps
Supt. Worden
Infirmary
Hart Graham Dies Pioneer of Noble County at 86
Hart T. Graham, 86, a Noble county pioneer, died yesterday. The article notes other regional items including a $5,000 hospital tag day in South Bend, upcoming Barnum & Bailey circus in South Bend, and local civic changes such as a new court stenographer for the Steuben DeKalb circuit and a lawsuit outcome involving Lemuel Fisher’s insurance claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart T. Graham
Noble County
South Bend
Jack Cassell
Anderson Aeronaut
Lee Otis Nelson
Ligonier
Laura Mack
Kosciusko County
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Bill
LaSalle
Madison Streets
Chicago
Walter J. Tyree
Whitley County
Redlands
Cal
Longcliff
Glen van Auken
Auburn
Steuben-DeKalb
Susie Berlein
Angola
Maccabees
Lemuel Fisher
Erie
North Manchester
Baptist council weighs Rev. Blakemore candidacy in Tiffin
The Baptist council session at the local church considers Rev. Frank P. Blakemore of Tiffin Ohio for ordination. Blakemore formerly with the Methodist church was licensed to preach Baptist in Tiffin. A public service is planned at 7:30 this evening with several visiting clergymen in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Council
Frank P. Blakemore
Tiffin
Ohio
Blakemore
Methodist Church
Judge Ferrall
Lasrange
Blackstone
Paul
Joan T. Blakemore
Middlebury Record
The
Baptist Church
Weatherow Wins Miami County Superintendent Seat
E B Weatherow of Converse a Republican was elected county superintendent of Miami County at noon yesterday on the 250th ballot. After 40 ballots Weatherow led 7 to 6 to 1 for Democrats Sullivan and Donaldson. On the final tally only 13 votes were counted with Weatherow holding seven. Daniel Blackburn initially denied voting but later testified with six Democrats that he did vote. Sullivan and seven Democrats will file a protest with the auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Weatherow
Converse
Miami County
Weatherow
Sullivan
Donaldson
Daniel Blackburn
Harrison Township
Local residents and visitors share travel and visit notes
A long list of people travel to and from towns across Indiana and nearby states. Louie Simon visits Chicago on business while Miss Elizabeth Alderman returns from Howe Military academy. Others attend reunions, conferences, or visit relatives in Benton Harbor, Silver Lake, Lafayette, and Ligonier. Fasset A. Cotton delivers the high school commencement address in Ligonier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Simon
Chicago
Harry Sma&s
New Paris
Cleveland
Peter Winebrenner
Middlebury
Billa Puterbaugh
Elkhart
Grace Ashley
Benton Harbor
Benson Rager
Silver Lake
Rager
Pearl Wyland
Lagrange
Bernice Crowell
John McKibben
Lafayette
Walter Meyer
Adrian
Mich
Magdalene Keipp
Roscoe Cornell
Rosanna Snavely
Massilon
Ohio
A. Baughman
Landis
Morrison
Mennonite Church
Perry Grave
Wolf Lake
Marion Bachelor
Adolph Bohy
Woolstock
Amsboy
F. G. Bernard
Elizabeth Alderman
Howe Military Academy
H. Tusler
St. Paul
Jas. Kinnison
Ligonier
Geo. Kinnison
Anthony Deahl
Delta
Harry Boles
Harry Goldman
Robert Myers
Michigan
W. C. Peters
Theda
Nappanee
Carl Everett
Lynn Loudenslager
Ethel Everett
William H. Garver
North Main Street
Fasset A. Cotton
Locust Threat Ahead for Southern States in June
The agricultural department warns that a brood of thirteen year locusts will appear across the southern states east of Texas excluding Florida, north of Mississippi in the Ohio valley, and much of central and southern Illinois and southwestern Indiana. The department notes June as the expected presence period but does not state whether they will be destructive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Texas
Florida
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Ilinois
Indiana
Shaft for Ben King Fund in Benton Harbor and St Joseph
A fundraising drive is under way in Benton Harbor and St Joseph to erect a shaft over the grave of Ben King the poet whose value was realized posthumously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben King
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Beane Re-elected County Superintendent in Noble
Prof. W A Beane a Democrat who was chosen recently to fill the Noble County superintendency was re elected on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Beane
Noble County
Boarding Houses Close as Groceries Cost Rise
Due to steep prices for groceries meats and vegetables and small profits from board many Goshen boarding houses have quit, reducing available rooms for lodgers and prompting concern over local housing options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Anonymous Letter Targets Warsaw Fish Warden Rigney
The Warsaw Times prints another anonymous missive to Deputy Fish Warden Rigney aimed at BE Hohman. The note threatens removing the fish commissioner and warns of a bonfire and dynamite time if he does not comply, signed Vigilant Committer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Warsaw Times
Rigney
H. Hohman
E. H. Hohman
Mare Hoisted in Sling After Leg Loss on Madden Farm
A brood mare owned by A. W. Madden in Whitley County, foaled to a standard bred, is hoisted in a sling on the Madden farm woods to save her colt after a pasture fight led to the amputation of one hind leg below the knee. Vets believe the colt may be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Madden
Whitley County
Madden Farm
Card of Thanks for prayers and floral tributes
We extend sincere thanks to neighbors and friends the Ban ta Furniture Co the Sons of Veterans and the W A C who assisted us during our son and brother’s illness and death. Mr and Mrs James Malone and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banta Furniture Co
Sons of Veterans
W.A. C
James Malone
Hay Reaches 18 Dollar Per Ton At Goshen Market
Hay is selling at eighteen dollars per ton in the Goshen Market a price not seen here for several years indicating strong demand and rising costs for fodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Hawks and City Work On Street Lighting Project
The Hawks electric company and the city cooperate to string electric lights along streets to illuminate travel for commercial traffic and pedestrians.
Travelers come to town as Hawks Gortner building lit
The Hawks Gortner building was decorated with electric lights today in preparation for the arrival of commercial travelers on Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkks-Gortner
Funeral rites for Noble county outlaw Marvin Kuhns held in Kendallville
Funeral services for Marvin Kuhns were conducted at Kendallville at 10 am with burial at Wolf Lake. Mrs. Kuhns said two strangers urged Kuhns to revive his criminal career last week. Fort Wayne lawyer George W. Louttit notes Kuhns sought notoriety after being pardoned and contemplated a museum display or a book about his life before resuming crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Kuhns
Noble County
van Wert
Kendallville
Wolf Lake
Fireman Injured in Engine Blast on Michigan Branch
Fireman Cc E Bassett of the Michigan Branch was injured at Middlebury when the cylinder head blew out. His head struck the throttle bar, causing a slight concussion. He was taken to the Western Union hotel and will stay there until he can return home to Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E. Bassett
Michigan
Middlebury
Western Union
Bristol
Elkhart Boy Accused of Stealing Six Dollars in Valparaiso
Claude Browning a 17 year old from Elkhart is accused of stealing six dollars from a hotel at Valparaiso. He has a prior juvenile record and is the son of Wesley Browning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Browning
Elkhart
Valparaiso
Young Browning
Wesley Browning
Circus Performer Killed by Train in Huntington
George Rowland, a top Hagenbeck-Wal lace circus rider from the Les Rowlands troupe, was struck and killed by a fast passenger train at Huntington Virginia while performing. The accident ends a noted riding act with the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rowland
Huntington
Les Rowlands
Mrs Charles Gill Visits Relatives in Cornell Ill
Mrs Charles Gill travels to Cornell Illinois to spend several days with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gill
Cornell
Rumor of Forged Notes After Grand Jury Inquiry
In New Paris excitement followed rumors that Erastus Paul, killed by Harry Toms, forged notes. George W Method allegedly held two notes for 300 dollars with Cart’s name and 50 dollars with Fisher’s. Grand jury will hear the matter. witnesses subpoenaed and possible unexpected developments hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
Erastus Paul
Harry Toms
George W
Paul
George Cart
Martin Fisher
Rural Free Delivery Carriers Granted Right of Way
Postmaster general issues order granting rural free delivery carriers the right of way on all country roads. All other carriages must yield to rural carriers to preserve rapid mails transport. Obstructing mail delivery is a serious offense under Uncle Sam's service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Uncle Sam
Columbia City Dispatch Reports Man Taken to Springfield Ohio
Alex Mann the horse thief has been taken to Springfield Ohio. Delmar Shoup, a young farmer who tracked Mann after he stole two bridles and a blanket from him, will claim the $150 reward and has retained lawyers to secure it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia City
Alex Mann
Springfield
Delmar Shoup
Mann
U R K P Members Called to Thursday Meeting on Election
All members of the U R K P are ordered to attend a Thursday evening meeting at 8 p m. Special business will be the election of captain. G C Boulton ree by order of Merrill E Wilson Brig Gen.
Probate Court Action in Maria B. Newell Estate
The Elk County Trust Company as executor filed the final report and distribution was ordered. David Knisely, administrator for Sarah J. Roach, declared of unsound mind, authorized to borrow 100 dollars to pay a ditch assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elk, Co. Trust Co
Maria B. Newell
David Knisely
Sarah J. Roach
Debtor Call to Settle Accounts by H F Philippi
A creditor requests all known debtor to contact and settle as accounts must be closed soon. Signed H. F. Philippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Philippi
Traction Magnates Convene From Multiple Cities
Messrs. Samuel T. Murdock and Charles Murdock of Lafayette and Harry Dickey of Winona arrived for business connected with their traction interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Murdock
Charles Murdock
Lafayette
Harry Dickey
Winona
Sombrero Sent From Old Mexico Reaches Trustee Cobb
Trustee Cobb receives a handsome sombrero sent from Old Mexico by Huston Winters who recently visited Cobb's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb
Old Mexico
Huston Winters
Hering Chosen President of State BPOE Convention
Frank Hering of South Bend was elected president of the state Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention in Lafayette. The first session opened today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hering
Frank
South Bend
Lafayette
Stringtown News Item on Local Women and Barn Progress
Mrs. Sarah Pletcher is slowly improving. Mrs. Jonas Brubaker is on the sick list this week. William Pletcher's barn is just about completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Pletcher
Jonas Brubaker
William Pletcher
Motor cyclists travel halted by rain and bad roads
Messrs Hornlein and Ferguson of Waukegan Illinois were en route from Chicago to New York City on motor cycles. Poor roads and rain hinder fast travel. The Democrat seeks the present address of Melvin Hoke formerly of Goshen Indiana and Roanoke Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hornlein and Ferguson
Waukegan, Ill
Chicago
New York City
Democrat
Melvin Hoke
Goshen
Ind
Roanoke
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McLellan
State
Superior Court
E. D. Salsbury
Nappanee News
Elizabeth, Princess of England
Gounty
Council
Hawks Electric Company
Erastus Pauln
Stringtown News
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