John Devine Sentenced for Horse Theft in Edwardsburg Case
Joseph Fortino returned to Elkhart County after authorities in Plainfield would not accept him due to age. John Devine pleaded guilty before Judge Drake and received a Michigan City prison term of three to 15 years for stealing a horse from Goshen court square. Deputy Sheriff brought Fortino back. case ties to local theft rings and assorted court actions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Devine
Edwardsburg
Mich
Jesse Juday
Court Square
Goshen
Drake
Michigan City
Devine
Connecticut
Tuday
John Norris
Arthur Leon Lauser
South Bend
Anastatia Marie Williams
William B. Schumm
Elkhart
Maude Marie Sullivan
Fortino
Thomas
Plainfield
Joseph Fortino
Frank Fortino
Tony Tino
Circuit Court
Homer Roth
Roth
Property Sold in Goshen by Margaret Benham
Margaret L. Benham sold Ee win Jacobs Goshen property for $1350. Lost watch and engraved name found. leave at this office for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Benham
Eewin Jacobs Goshen
Indiana Storm Swept Across State With Losses
Indiana was hit by a severe storm on Sunday with deadly lightning claiming three lives. Vincennes area reports about 200000 dollars in damage from the hail and fruit losses were heavy across affected regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Vincennes
Blacksmith Don Bergaman Drowns at Pleasant Lake
Special report from Round City states Don Bergaman a 30 year old blacksmith of Pleasant Lake disappeared in the lake narrows. His body was recovered by Elmer C Braff with his coat found in a drifting boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round City
Don Bergaman
Pleasant Lake
Elmer C. Braff
Board of Review Delays Organization to Tomorrow
County board of review met at the courthouse but could not organize due to the treasurer and another member being unavailable. The board will meet daily for forty days through July 15 and set grievance hearings by week, covering Goshen Elkhart Nappanee Union Jackson Benton townships and later corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Court House
Krau
Alfred Lowry
Cleveland
Bartholomew
Batchelor
Harden D. Marker
Goshen
Elkhart
Nappane
Locke
Union
Jackson
Benton
Michael elected superintendent of Elkhart county poor farm
J Paul Michael president of the Elkhart County Farmers Institute and Goshen area stock raiser was chosen superintendent of the Elkhart county poor farm for two years starting Sept 1 1911. Salary 600 dollars yearly plus about 38 dollars monthly for the matron. After four ballots Michael won with two votes to one for Warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul Michael
Elkhart County Farmers’ Institute
Goshen
Elkhart Township
Elkhart County
Michael
John L. Warden
Charles McFillen
Patrick Rummel
William Hollenbaugh
Paul Michael
Warden
Rummel
Hollenbaugh
Martinsville man to plead guilty in tuberculosis cattle case
Samuel DeBoer of Martinsville Indiana arrived and arranged to plead guilty to selling tubercular cattle in Nappanee. He was arrested weeks ago after a livestock sale at Nadpanee. Enployed by Van Camp Packing Co of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel DeBoer
Martinsville
Ind
Nappanee
DeBoer
Nadpanee
van Camp Packing Co
Indianapolis
Council Meeting Tonight Deliberates Water Mains Extensions
The city council plans a regular session to review three petitions for short water mains extensions. Members are urged to attend early to finish business before the Jefferson High School graduating class lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Jefferson
Kalamazoo Editor Elopes with Miss Harrison
Harrison Merrill news editor of the Kalamazoo Gazette and Miss Mabel Harrison of Kalamazoo eloped to Cassopolis and were married there according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Merrill
Kalamazoo
Ford Cars Sold in Elkhart to Hoffman and Klopp
J. B. Smith sold two Ford autos in Elkhart a four door car to J. J. Hoffman and an open car to John Klopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Smith
Ford
Elkhart
J. J. Hoffman
John Klopp
Sheriff appoints John Yantz as jail turnkey
Sheriff Leader announces the appointment of John Yantz of Elkhart as turnkey at the county jail. He today began duties, taking over the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Yantz
Elkhart
Thumb Mashes Highlight Injury at Local Workshop
Roy Bolles of Art Novelty Works sustained a mashed left thumb Saturday afternoon. For rent small house advert appears at 315 North Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bolles
Art Novelty Works
Third Street
1911 Class Sermon and Plays at Jefferson
Rev. E A Vannuys preached the 1911 graduating class sermon to 61 graduates at the Jefferson on the theme Investing an Inheritance. Tonight Dr Jenkin Lloyd Jones will give the class lecture at 8 with tickets required. Tomorrow night the class play His Uncle from India debuts at 8 15 with sold out seats. receipts projected over 700 dollars. An alumni reception and musicale at Spahn hall closes commencement week with the Fischer Exposition Orchestra of Kalamazoo heading the program at 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
the Jefferson
Vannuys
C. K. Staudt
First Reformed Church
A. D. Berry
First Baptist Church
D. T. Stephenson
M. HE
Beatrice Hubbell Plummer
E. G. Hesser
Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Chicago
The
Jefferson
India
Spahn Hall
Fischer
Kalamazoo, Mich
Fischer Orchestra
Elkhart County Grants Three Retail and Two Wholesale Licenses
Elkhart county commissioners in a June session granted three retail liquor licenses to Charles A. Smith Adolph G. Mease and Jonathan Morris all of Elkhart and two wholesale licenses to Carlos Ronzones and David E. Gilbert of the same city. Earl C. Smith and William Hite retail licenses were carried over to July. Elk Hart may host 22 saloons by regulation, with 17 licenses issued at the May term leaving two spots open. A bridge petition in Concord township was noted and many bills were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Charles A. Smith
Adolph G. Mease
Jonathan Morris
Carlos Ronzones
David E. Gilbert
Earl C. Smith
William Hite
Smith
Sigerfoos
Concord Township
Yellow Cheek
South Bend Man Shot On Porch In Accidental Shooting
Philip Hans aged 76 of South Bend was struck in the head by a stray bullet while sitting on his front porch. Police investigate after a neighborhood boys shooting at birds with target rifles is blamed for the accident. Hans is very deaf and suffers from Bright's disease. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Hans
South Bend
Bright
Married couple William B. Schumm and Maude Marie Sullivan
William B. Schumm of Elkhart wed Maude Marie Sullivan, formerly of Goshen and later of Grand Rapids, Michigan, this morning at 9 at Rev. J. W. Paschall's home on North Main Street. The groom is an electrician and the bride is the daughter of Daniel M. Sullivan. They will reside in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Schumm
Elkhart
Maude Marie Sullivan
Goshen
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. W. Paschall
North Main Street
Daniel M. Sullivan
Eikhart
Autos to Come Down
Detroit dispatch reports expected auto price reductions with four cylinder cars at 3000 dollars and six cylinder models from 4000 to 5000 dollars, signaling a drop in top figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Aviator William McGrainer Buys Out C E Clark
William McGrainer has bought out C E Clark in the McClellan Aviation Co. The firm holds several contracts for Montana aviation meets and is active in the Elkhart area following injuries at Kenwood golf links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Clark
William McGrainer
Kenwood
Elkhart
McClellan Aviation Co
Montana Aviation
Church Remains Closed After Riots in So. Bend
St Stephen's Magyar church in South Bend stayed shut Sunday by police order following recent riots at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So. Bend
Strawberries Sold Cheap In Local Market Bargain
Strawberries are plentiful and retail at ten cents a quart or three for twenty five cents in the local market.
Chicago All Stars Fall Before Helham and Greys at Island Park
Ollie Horn powered the Greys with a homer and three hits as they beat Pat Ryan’s All Stars 5 to 1. Gillian Larue, injured earlier, and news of Kelly and Bullen’s absence weighed on local fans after a 750 attendance. The Greys extended their win streak to eight, while the All Stars struggled in all facets of the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Horn
Larue
Pat Ryan
All Stars
Island Park
Pat
Windy City
Murray
Morgan
Flick
Sheehand
Burkhart
Morton
The
Greys
Williams
Wiliams
Wyson
Horn
Goshen
Colar
Pratt
Wysong
Kirkendorfer
Uel
Ballis
Vance
McGee
Nelham
Light
Mick
O'Connell
W. Larue
Wiseman
Rigney
Kelly
Bullen
P. Larue
Forward Movement Names Committees for Work
The Men and Religion Forward Movement reveals its committee roster after a late Friday report. Publicity lists Rev. C. K. Staudt and others. Bible Study includes Dr. W. B. Kreider. Personal Work and Conservation chairs Herman Roscoe and others. Public Meetings features J. S. Yoder and notable locals. Boys' Work names Rev. A. D. Berry and peers. Finance lists C. J. Garvin and colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men and Religion Forward Movement
C. K. Staudt
E. Starbuck
A. S. Zook
H. R. Keyes
W. O. Vallette
E. D. Chipman
Robert Hudson
K. Bartholomew
W. J. Davis
W. B. Kreider
D. T. Stephenson
Milo Bradford
J. D. Ward
J. M. Kurtz
James Johnston
John Smoker
Anthony Deahl
J. S. Beckner
Herman Roscoe
J. L. Mishler
Luther J. Smith
Geo. B. Slate
B. F. Schrock
W. P. Minton
A. A. Meyer
Fred Hauenstein
A. D. Miller
Milton Wysong
C. A. Steffey
I. S. Grady
S. C. Hodgman
Vernon E. Nelson
A. H. Jennings
J. J. Gardner
J. S. Yoder
Warren Berkey
N. E. Byers
Judge Drake
BE. A. Vannuys
W. Q G. Hall
H. W. Eby
Harry Whitmer
Menno Blough
A. D. Berry
E. J. Zook
E. E. Mummert
A. E H. Weaver
Jacob Wayer
Charles Foulks
J. A. Clark
G. W. Bench
DA. Davis
C. J. Garvin
D. M. Bowser
Charles Cropp
A. C. Mehl
J. C. Woodruff
H. H. Gortner
Menaugh
Harvey Hawks
Brown Confesses to Hotel Robberies Across Several Cities
W H Brown now in Elkhart jail admits being the man robbing hotel guests in Goshen Elkhart Peru Logansport and other places He was linked to a Chicago victim when found wearing the victim’s collar and tie He faces a penitentiary term for large scale thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Brown
Hotel Hascall
Hotel Bucklen
Elkhart
Goshen
Peru
Logansport
Brown
J. L. Martin
Chicago
Burgoyne and Dills Obituaries
Bonnie L Burgoyne died Saturday evening at 7 o clock born June 9 1892 and had been an invalid since age ten The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the residence Rev Minton of this city officiating Marvin H Dills 31 died Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at his home in Osolo township of tuberculosis He is survived by his wife one son Eldred his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Dills one brother Lloyd Dills and two sisters Mrs John Egger and Mrs Charles Buttrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgoyne
Bonnie L. Burgoyne
Thomas G. Burgoyne
Minton
Dills
Marvin H. Dills
Osolo Township
Eldred
Charles Dills
Lloyd Dills
John Egger
Charles Buttrick
Elkhart Council Member In Serious Condition
Henry D. Albers advertising manager of the Elkhart Truth and council member is in serious condition at a Toledo hospital with possible appendicitis operation. He fell ill while traveling to Wapaneta Ohio for his sister's funeral and cannot be moved to Elkhart at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Albers
Elkhart Council
The
Elkhart Truth
Toledo
Mr. Albers
Wapaoneta, O
Elkhart
Elegant Boat Northwest Burns on Great Lakes Route
The $1,000,000 steamboat Northwest burned at Buffalo with a $750,000 loss. Its skeleton rests in Blackwell canal, while the Chicago Buffalo Northland will operate as usual in summer after being scorched for $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Great Lakes
Duluth
Buffalo
Blackwell Canal
Northland
Barber Shop Changed Hands in City
Dart Emerick purchased J. E. Smith's Sanitary barber shop under the Frantz cigar store and will make improvements. Homer Marshall remains as barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dart Emerick
J. E. Smith
Heat Wave Prompts Forecast of Extreme Temperatures
Forecaster warns temperatures near the hundred mark as heat grips the region. Persistent high heat expected with continued for days and elevated humidity prompting cautions for outdoor activity.
North Main Street Pavement Work Begins
City Engineer Wise set grade stakes for the North Main street pavement and work started by contractor Hatch. The improvement will be pushed ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
North Main Street
Hatch
Investigation Opens on Defective Meters in Elk Hart
An official inquiry into defective gas and water meters began in Elk Hart after numerous complaints from residents. Officials stated the probe will assess meter accuracy and billing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Local Indiana News From Elkhart to Fort Wayne
A string of incidents and notices across Indiana includes the deaths of Mrs. Mary Jewell in Elkhart and Frank Zipperer in South Bend, a South Bend clerk dying on his birthday, and a Noble County school superintendent re elected. Fire truck near collision in Elkhart, Fort Wayne lightning scene, heat and beer, Warsaw dry vote tension, and a large Rohleder Keil family reunion near South. Two men arrested in Columbia City for killing two hogs with fictitious names amid ongoing anti saloon sentiment. Union City farmer Frank Hartman fatally hurt in cattle car incident. multiple city notices on auto fires and defective meters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jewell
Elkhart
Fred W. Holzer
Kendallville
Albert Thomas
South Bend
Frank Zipperer
W. A. Beane
Noble County
C. L. Monger
Fort Wayne
W. W. Shryock
Warsaw
Muncie
Indiana
Rohleder-Keil
Julius Keil
Columbia City
Lil” Sager
Evansville
Tri-State College
Angola
O. H. Downey
Churubusco Truth
Gov
Marshall’s
Frank O. Hartman
Union City
City Board Articles Election To Fill Vacancy
The city council will elect a school board member in June to replace W. H. Charnley whose term ends in August. Several candidates have been named. Current members are William A. Willhide and Jacob Wager. Board salaries are $100, matching city council pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Charnley
William A. Willhide
Jacob Wager
Society Notes: Engagements and Social Gatherings
Miss Elinor Jones of Elkhart hosts Miss May Garvin in town event. Elmer Barringer held a barn party at Barringer farm northwest of the city with about 75 youths enjoying the evening. Mrs. Jacob Sheline announces the engagement of her daughter Lorene to Charles A. Harper. They plan a July 25 wedding and will reside in Kalispell Montana where he runs a contracting business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Jones
Elkhart
May Garvin
Elmer Barringer
Barringer
Shere
Jacob Sheline
Lorene
Charles A. Harper
Kalispel
Mont
Elkhart Native W Ed Smith Dies in St Louis Heat
W Ed Smith of Elkhart died in a St Louis hospital from heat prostration on Saturday. He was about 40, unmarried, son of the late Dr J J Smith of Middlebury, survived by his mother Jennie Smith, two sisters Bessie Martin and Mamie Smith, and brother J B Smith. Body shipped to Middlebury. interment there Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ed Smith
Elkhart
J. B. Smith
Goshen
St. Louis
Smith
Western Scraper
Middlebury
Coppés Zook & Mutschler Co vs B and O Ry Court Appeal
The Coppés Zook and Mutschler Co challenged $13.23 in shipping charges in a dispute. The case moved from Justice Klaus court at Nappanee to the circuit court. Justice Klaus awarded the plaintiffs $199.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie May Moon
Edward Ira Moon
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Reneta
Helen
Moon
Coppes, Zook & Mutschler
Nappanee
St. L
Klaus
Circuit Court
Warren E. James
Goshen
Goldie James
James
Coppés, Zook & Mutschler Co
The
Circuit
Sick List Update on Daniel T. Kauffman Improves
Daniel T. Kauffman has improved enough to sit up, marking a notable recovery as reported in the sick list. No further details provided on condition or duration of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel T. Kauffman
Weaver Re-Elected Receives Entire Vote
Elkhart county trustees meet to reelect A B Weaver to the county superintendent post for four more years. The 16 trustees voted 16 for Weaver, with no other candidate. The decision is praised as removing partisanship and ensuring stable support for local schools and teachers, followed by a luncheon at Hotel Hascall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
A. B. Weaver
Weaver
Fikhart County
S. E. Weaver
Olive Township
D. A. Wortinger
Clinton Township
Deeds Filed for Bucklea Valley Traction Line
The deeds record transfers to the Bucklea Valley traction line including George D. Artley York township land $650 Lydia M Berkey Middlebury township land $1150 Minnie Belle Nihart York township land $475 Hazel Knapp Washington township land $50 Maggie Hermance to Herbert E Bucklen Bristol property $1500 Clara A Sherwin to Herbert E Bucklen Bristol property $600
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Artley
York Township
Lydia M. Berkey
Middlebury Township
Minnie Belle Nihart
Hazel Knapp
Washington Township
Maggie Hermance
Herbert E. Bucklen
Bristol
Clara A. Sherwin
Noted editors Harrison and Whitehead start Williston daily
Hon W C B Harrison who returned from North Dakota last fall to Indianapolis now resides in Williston and partners with Ben Gordon Whitehead in starting a Williston daily newspaper. Both men are well known in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
W. C. B. Harrison
Indianapolis
Williston
Ben Gordon Whitehead
Goshen
Change Madé at the Irwin Picture House
Patrons at the Irwin house asked for darkened viewing. management will dim part of the hall while the rest remains lighted as before to show the pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Irwin
Going Out of Business Hats and Flowers Sale
Trimmed hats formerly $5 now $1.50 each. children's trimmed hats $1. flowers sold by bunches at 5c 10c and 25c. Mrs Maude Bender EF Lincoln Ave. For Rent a good 3 room house at 324 N Third St telephone 4 on 35. Chr Klein has gone to the Soldiers home at Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Bender
Lincoln Ave
N. Third Street
Klein
Marion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Strycker
Elizabeth Strycker
Guardian
Joseph Stump
Abraham W. Hoover
William McDonald
Albert Weaver
Galentine
Importers & Manufacturers Co
Ellen Hanson
South Main Street
Rome City
Samuel 'Deboer
Millwood
Dollar—Brooks
Chicago All Stars
Helham
Bullen and
Bagology
Island’ Park
Chicago-Detroit Bag Co
Banta Furniture Co
Banta Boys
Goshen College
Park
Diamond
H E Murray
Ss Colar
Lf Flick
Gs Uel
Rf O’connell
C Light
Sheehan
He’ Pratt
Ss Nelham
Rf Williams
Lf Wysong
Mortuary Record
Society News
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