McClellan Cleared in Elkhart Murder Case
Eugene McClellan was acquitted of murdering James Rinehart at Ollie Berger's resort in Elkhart after a six to six deadlock on the first ballot. The jury split 6 to 6 on manslaughter, then unanimously acquitted him. next he faces an assault and battery with intent charge in a second indictment. Lola Clark, the woman in the case, is engaged to him and plans to marry soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McClellan
James Rinehart
Eyshart
Ollie Berger
Clark
Elkhart
McClellan
Rinehart
Berger
Perry L. Turner
Merritt
Frank
Theatre Takes Form As Workmen Begin Playhouse
Contractors Miller and Crowell started carpentry and brick work on the rebuilt Jefferson theatre. Floor supports are being laid and walls will rise with good weather. Excavation for the gentleman's toilet on the south side progresses. The opening is planned for early October with most materials for two months of work delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playhouse
Miller and Crowell
Jefferson Theatre
Gotwalt Named to Elkhart Board of Education
The Elkhart city council elected A. L. Gotwalt Republican to join the board of education replacing W. H. Mann who sought to keep his seat. Goshen will elect a member to succeed Joseph H. Lesh who retires August first. Openings and candidates are being groomed. Summer resort season begins June 16 with Indiana excursions to lake towns run by the Big Four from Benton Harbor and St. Joseph Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Elkhart
A. L. Gotwalt
W. H. Mann
Goshen Council
Joseph H. Lesh
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph
Mich
Big Four
Indiana
Kellum plans tented city at St. Joseph bluff
E. A. B. Kellum of the Big Four arranges a tented city on the bluff at St. Joseph Michigan, aiming for a setup similar to the Jamestown exposition. Dart Emerick has joined the O. K. barber shop staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. B. Kellum
The
Big Four
St. Joseph, Mich
Dart Emerick
O. K
Murdochs Agree to Turn Over Freight at La Porte
Samuel and Charles Murdock disclose a pact with Goshen South Bend Chicago railroad giving Murdoch interests freight and passenger traffic to Chicago via the Airline line at La Porte. Airline track opening is planned for Saturday June 15 with first tickets priced from 10 to 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Samuel
Charles Murdock
Gouger Temperance Leader Dies at 70 in Lafayette
Helen M. Gouger, renowned temperance leader and lecturer, collapsed and died this morning in Lafayette from heart failure at age 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Helen M. Gouger
Woman Fights Despair In Suicide Attempt At Rock Run Creek
Mrs. Bridget Welch Shea, 50, of North Side, waded into Rock Run creek at 10 AM and, after wrapping clothes tightly, attempted to drown herself following distress over her son Tommy Shea's reform school sentence. Carpenters saved her. Dr J A Cook treated her, and she is expected to fully recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Welch Shea
Mill and
Third Streets
North Side
Rock Run Creek
Jacob Wogeman
Tommy Shea
Pat Shea
H. A. Stauffer
Goshen Veneer
Shea
Pat Welch
Miller touted to head Indiana GOP ticket next year
The Indianapolis Star reports Republican leaders back Charles W. Miller of Goshen former attorney general to lead the state ticket. Miller has support from United States Senator Beveridge and influential allies, with old disagreements said to be resolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Charles W. Miler
Goshen
Miller
United States
Beveridge
Grand Jury Report Sealed for Current Term
Grand jury presented to the court with A. F. Wilden as foreman and was discharged for the term. No new indictments were found. The jurors inspected the jail poor farm and other county institutions and reported them in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Wilden
Mrs Chapman Undergoes Amputation After Poisoning
Reports from Winona Lake say Mrs J Wilbur Chapman, long ill at Culver, was moved to a South Bend hospital where doctors determined amputation was required due to septic poisoning. Confirmation from Dr McDonald or Dr Chapman is unavailable, but family friends in Winona claim the facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Winona Lake
J. Wilbur Chapman
Culver
South Bend
McDonald
Winona
Shupert Family Reunion Planned at Elkhart Island Park
The Shupert descendants will gather for the annual meeting in Elkhart at Island Park on Wednesday June 12. The Shupert family, of German origin, first settled in Elk Hart County in 1832 and has seen multiple generations reside in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shupert
Jacob Shupert
Elkhart County
Islland Park
Elkhart
America
U C T CONVENTION TO DRAW 400 DRUMMERS TO GOSHEN
Indiana Grand Council of United Commercial Travelers meets in Goshen starting tomorrow with 400 to 500 traveling drummers expected. Events include a reception at Ca lanthe Castle hall, a 3 30 baseball game at Tonawanda, an Irwin vaudeville pill, dancing at McNaughton hall and a midnight luncheon at Hotel Hascall. Parades and sessions Saturday precede further entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Grand Council of
United Commercial Travelers
Goshen
Calanthe Castle Hall
Grand Council
Tonawanda
Irwin Vaudeville
McNaughton Hall
Hotel Haseall
Hotel Hascall
W. C. Peters
J. F. Poyser
L. B. Slaughter
B. W. Brainard
Haines Egbert
T. E. Whitmer
Charles A. Aitken
W. A. Willhide
A. P. Boyer
Fire at Second Hand Store on East Washington Street
Fire department battled a blaze at George Walmer’s second hand store on East Washington Street near Lincoln since 1 am. It started quickly, with two points of origin suspected. Walmer suspects stove testing earlier may have caused it. Stock damaged but insured. building owned by Mrs. Maria March, formerly Krutz ill posting establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Main Street
East Washington Street
Main
Fifth Streets
George Walmer
Maria March
Charles Krutz
Illposting
Sidewalk construction on Indiana Avenue delayed by owner disputes
A cement sidewalk on the East side of Indiana avenue in the West Side is stalled as property owners negotiate grade stakes and alignment. The dispute blocks completion of the walk begun at Lincoln avenue, with potential changes to street width and shade trees. The issue has been referred to the council committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Aitken
A. P. Boyer
C. W. Brown
M. A. Goldberg
T. M. Hatch
C. W. Osborn
W. C. Peters
L. J. Plummer
J. F. Porser
O. R. Stoutenour
A. G. Hoovens
H. B. Kelly
Clark Kelly
D. A. Lewis
E. O. Lehman
S. P. Blough
H. F
Hawks-Cortier
Main Street
Lincoln Avenue
Goshen Council No. 258
U. Cc. T
Indiana Avenue
Winona Review to Be Edited by McPherridge and Knapp
Lannes McPherridge of Indianapolis and Edwin A. Knapp editor of the News at Matthews will arrive at Winona Lake and take charge of the Winona Review for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Goshen Grey Juniors Defeat Catholic Nine 6 to 2
On Wednesday afternoon the Goshen Grey Juniors beat the Catholic nine 6 to 2 at the Ariel grounds. The Democrat notes Melvin Hoke, formerly of Goshen Indiana and Roanoke Louisiana, could be located at his present address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Grey
Catholic
Ariel
Melvin Hoke
Goshen
Ind
Roanoke
Reception and Dance Ends 1907 Commencement Program
The High School Alumni Association closed the 1907 commencement with a reception and dance. About 75 couples attended as 320 member residents enjoyed Imperial Orchestra music. Officiating officers were elected including President Fred Nymeyer and Vice President Ilah Davis with guests from Nappanee South Bend Warsaw and Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
Athletic Association
Thos. A. Davis
Davis
Samuel Starbuck
Monroe Taggart
Warren Finney
George Rowell
Minnie McCullough
Imperial Orchestra
Association
Will Muichier
Nappanee
John Pulshen
South Bend
Maurice Brubaker
Warsaw
Will Taylor
Adrian
Claude Mentzer
Elkhart
Marie Prahl
Mishawaka
Archie Green
Columbia City
Anna Mentzer
Josephine Banta
Benton
No Flowers for Kuhns Funeral Trains Small Cortege
Marvin Kuhns death funeral held south of Kendallville with a sparse procession of about three hundred mourners. A. R. Cole led a brief service stressing repentance and judgment rather than salvation as the hearse and mourning party traveled 16 miles to the burial site. The South Bend Tribune editorialized that Kuhns death ends a violent criminal career and criticized his pardon as ill-advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Kuhns
Kendallville
A. R. Cole
Mr. Cole
Kuhns
Max
Mr. Kuhns
Heaven
Hell
God
The
South Bend Tribune
Indiana
van Wert
Goshen Wheat Market and Farming Trials of the Past
Writings recall Goshen's wheat market era with long hauls, 45 degree ramps, and family labor to move 150 bushels per farmer. Hawks Bros. & Co. issued bank notes as pay while mortgaged crops marked hardship. today’s farmers use machinery and government backing, a stark contrast to former nights and days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BE. Groves
Milford
Elkhart County
Old Salem
Wakarusa
Goshen
Hawks Bros. & Co
Hawks
Ladies Aid Society meets at Heidloffs in Elkhart
The Ladies' Aid Society of the German M E church held its regular monthly meeting last evening at Mr. and Mrs. John Heidloff’s home 711 South Eighth street A social period followed the business session with refreshments and all members reporting a good time. The same issue notes the marriage of Mary Clayton and Jayton Frederick in Elkhart with a reception of sorts as they left for Cincinnati accompanied by several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. BE. Church
John Heidloff
South Eighth Street
Ao Ae
Mary Clayton
Jayton Frederick
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Cincinnati
Goshen
Ed. Borneman
Strayer
Merl Doty
Gertrude Stafford
Frederick
Frank and
Haggerty
Rachael Fisher Dies at Home West of Elkhart
Mortuary notice reports Mrs. Rachael Fisher aged 51 died at 5 40 this morning at her home west of Elkhart She is survived by her husband and six children She was sister to the Monger brothers of Elkhart Also noted is the death of Cecil Keene four days old child of Mr and Mrs Harry Keene of Elkhart This morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Rachael Fisher
Elkhart
Monger Brothers
Keene
Cecil
Harry Keene
County Superintendent Weaver Moves Family to Town
County Superintendent of Schools Weaver begins relocation from Bristol to assume duties here. Mrs. Weaver arrived from Bloomington Indiana as they plan to settle within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Bristol
James Beck Injured in Ladder Fall
James Beck fell from a ladder at his North Side home while painting this morning and is seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Beck
New Lawsuit Quiet Title Action Against Darkwood Group
Paul K. Darkwood sues Paul Darkwood and 24 others to quiet title. Vaughan's Seeds handled exclusively the Hawks Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul K. Darkwood
Paul Darkwood
Vaughan
Hawks Hardware Co
Goshen Greys Lose on Rainy Nappa Field 9 to 6
In a rain soaked game at Nappa yesterday Goshen Greys fell 9 to 6 to the Nappanee team. Weather made fast balls rare and errors frequent with Betz four soft hits highlighting the visitors’ defense. C Wysong hit a two on base homer in the seventh to turn a 6 4 lead for Nappanee into a win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
Greys
Goshen
C. Wysong
Tobias Bamberger
Honsour Wagner
H. Tobias Wilson
Oswald Hutchinson
C. Tobias Borwitz
V. Wysong
Allison pardon bid shocks Elkhart crowd
Arthur Wheaton of Cleveland and Elkhart works to win a pardon for "Yock" Allison the safe blower held in Jackson prison. Wheaton, formerly trainmaster for the L. A. M. S. in Elkhart, helped in 1899 when Allison and associates boarded Lake Shore train No 28 in Elkhart. Now he argues for the criminal’s freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wheaton
Cleveland
Elkhart
Yock
Allison
Jackson, Mich
Wheaton
Lake Shore
Falcone on Trial for Brass Theft in Elkhart
Charles Falcone an Italian is on trial before court and jury charged with stealing brass from Lake Shore company in Elkhart. He claims ignorance of the value but a small piece was worth 35 dollars, defended by Robert BE Proctor with Deputy Frank representing the state. Separately Adrian Mich sees divorce proceedings as Mr and Mrs Charles D Kelley formerly of Elkhart now Morenci Mich air marital troubles. Mrs Kelley formerly Miss Carrie Newell daughter of farmer Guy Newell near Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Falcone
Lake Shore Company
Elkhart
Falcone
Robert BE. Proctor
Frank
Kelleys
Charles D. Kelley
Morenci
Mich
Adrian
Kelley
Carrie Newell
Guy Newell
Hikhart
Lamb
City Council Plans Another Junket to Rails
The South Bend city council will embark on another junket to review rail operations. The Chicago Lake Shore and South Bend Railway Co will outline achievements, challenging the rival Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Chicago, Lake Shore & South Bend Railway Co
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Company
Hawkseye mowers highlighted by Hawks Hardware Co in Goshen
The Hawkseye with its fourteen year record in Goshen is showcased alongside other high quality mowers for sale by Hawks Hardware Co. The listing emphasizes reliability and a history of performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkseye
Goshen
Hawks Hardware Co
Pocket picked on Chicago railway car injures horse dealer
Henry Doll of Syracuse, about 35, a horse dealer, had about $250 taken from his pocket aboard a South Chicago City railway car. He reported the theft to Chicago police but offered no clues for leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Doll
Syracuse
Chicago Police Department
Arrest Warrant Fulfilled as Woman Held in South Bend
On the request of Indianapolis police, Della Williams alias Pierce Maggie Thomas and Sis ter, sought for aiding Delma Black in a hold up, is in custody in South Bend. The text also advertises a Friday Saturday sale at Lion Store offering men’s suits priced at 4.98, normally 7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Della Williams
Pierce
Maggie Thomas
Sister
Delma Blackmore
South Bend
Lion Store
Glidden Tour to Pass Goshen July 11 1907
The 1907 Glidden automobile tour, with about 200 motorists, will pass through Goshen on Thursday July 11 en route to South Bend. Goshen hosts no official stop but many tourists may stay. lodging is planned at the Oliver hotel in South Bend. Secretary Dai H. Lewis and Kidder Garage's H F Kidder arranged supplies. gas costs vary up to 20 cents a gallon at points, with 18 cents in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
South Bend
Oliver Hotel
Dai H. Lewis
Pathfinders
Toledo
Chicago
Indianapolis
Columbus
Canton
Pittsburg
Bradford Springs
Baltimore, Md
Philadelphia
New York City
Michigan
Morris sues YMCA guest over stolen belongings
Harold Morris, who sued the Elk Hart Railway Y M C A for 56.20 damages in Squire Brumbaugh's court and won, will appeal to the superior court. Morris' suitcase and coat were stolen while he was a guest at the Y M C A, and he seeks to hold the management responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Morris
Elkhart Railway
Squire Brumbaugh
Morris
Western College Commencement Preview at Oxford
Misses Jeannette Beck and Marie Davis to return home from Western College Oxford Ohio. Commencement week features addresses by Donald Sage Mackay D D of the Collegiate church New York City Levi Gilbert D D editor of the Western Christian Advocate Dr Lelia S McKee Welsh former president of the college and a rally of the Student Government League and the Alumnae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetern College
Jeannette Beck
Marie Davis
Western College
Oxford
Middle West
Donald Sage Mackay
The
Collegiate Church
New York City
Levi Gilbert
Western Christian Advocate
Lelia S. McKee Welsh
Student Government League
Irwin to Host Major Event with Creo Performance
Tomorrow night will bring a large audience to Irwin with over 500 C T A delegates and local patrons. Creo is billed as an unforgettable attraction for the occasion as the URE P orders all members to attend the Thursday meeting at 7 p m to elect a captain.
Measles in Hik Hart County Reported in May
Dr Becknell, secretary of the Hik hart county board of health, reports 251 measles cases in May with 150 in Goshen. Dr Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, lectures at Kendallville on June 7. Returns from Chicago ball games will be received by Wean & Son. Lion Store advertises a two day sale Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becknell
Hikhart County
Chicago
Wean & Son
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Kendallville
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Eugene McLellan
Lola Clark
Murdocks
City of LaPorte
Goshen Man
Grand Jury Reports
Goshen Council No
West Side
Wolf Lake
Society News
Mortuary Record
Goshen Greys
Kidder Garage
H. F. Kidder
Lewis
Pike Street Bridge
Cosmo Bridge
K.P
G. C. Boulton
Merrill E. Wilson
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