Howland Case Sees Jury Deliberations on Assault Charge
The state versus Frank Howland, age 21, was sent to a jury charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Charles B. Carroll. Evidence showed Carroll grievously wounded by three bullets, paralyzed and short of recovery, with the defense arguing Howland acted in a headlong state. The jury was instructed it could not convict of murder or first or second degree murder, only of the specified assault and intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Howland
Charles B. Carroll
Howland
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Carroll
Reafsnyder
Alice Carter
Bessie Howland
Dausman
Davis
Merritt
BE. A. Dausman
Ed Frank
Seeder
First Baptist Church Elkhart Reports Self-Supporting Year
The Elkhart First Baptist church reports it runs without social fundraisers and met current expenses, liquidated debts through free will offerings. Delegates from LaPorte South Bend Michigan City Indiana Harbor Hammond Kingsbury Valparaiso Goshen and Elkhart attended. Rev Fradenburg of Goshen presided as moderator and Rev W Kirk Bryce of South Bend delivered the sermon. Officers elected: Moderator E A Stone LaPorte Clerk George Wade Valparaiso Treasurer D P Closser Kingsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Elkhart
Northern Indiana Baptist Association
Fradenburg
Goshen
George Wade
Valparaiso
Lexington Avenue
W. Kirk Bryce
South Bend
LaPorte
Michigan City
Indiana Harbor
Hammond
Kingsbury
E. A. Stone
D. P. Closser
Notable Defense Hope For Acquittal In Assault Case
The statute is unclear on how land could avoid prison. He hopes for a complete acquittal or a jail sentence as penalty for assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howland
Nappanee Man Seeks Clemency to Save Son from Penitentiary
Dr J S West of Nappanee travels to Warsaw to rescue his son William West accused with Edward McKrill of stealing 200 pounds of copper wire from Winona Co The mother Mrs McKrill joins in efforts to parole the youths who have not yet stood trial The alleged thief William Phillips formerly of Goshen is still at large West blames bad company for his son’s path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. West
Nappanee
Warsaw
William West
West
Edward McKrill
Winona Co
McKrill
William Phillips
Goshen
Dr. West
State Reformatory
Mr. West
Grace Morningstar to Wed Winfield Nusbaum in Goshen
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Grace Morningstar daughter of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Morningstar of Goshen to Winfield Scott Nusbaum son of John W Nusbaum of Warsa The ceremony will be at the bride’s home 209 East Clinton Goshen on Wednesday June 26 The announcement was made at a party for fifteen friends Miss Morningstar has resigned as director of the choir of the Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Morningstar
Cyrus Morningstar
Goshen
Winfield Scott Nusbaum
John W. Nusbaum
Warsa
East Clinton Street
Miss Morningstar
the Reformed Church
Illness notes from local residents
Mrs. E. G. Herr is seriously ill at her son Chas C. Herr's home in South Bend. Mrs. J. H. Lesh is slowly improving. Clark Kelly is confined at home with rheumatism. Miss Gusta Rupoldt is seriously ill at her home. W. W. B. Hedgepeth, ill for two days, is improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Herr
Chas. C. Herr
South Bend
J. H. Lesh
Clark Kelly
Gusta Rupoldt
W. W. B. Hedgepeth
Grace Paul and Charles Solimano Wed in Logansport
At 8 this morning at the bride’s parents home 312 North Highth street Grace Paul and Charles L Solimano of Logansport were married by Justice Whisler. Solimano is connected with the Dowling theatre in Logansport and Miss Paul was an operator in the Home Exchange here. They are popular young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Highth Street
Grace Paul
Charles L. Solimano
Logansport
Justice Whisler
Solimano
Dowling Theatre
Miss Paul
Mrs Chapman Recovering After Operation at Epworth
Mrs J Wilbur Chapman is resting comfortably following surgery at Epworth hospital in South Bend to remove a limb about three inches above the knee due to a blood clot in an artery. She is progressing as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
J. Wilbur Chapman
Epworth Hospital
South Bend
Board of Review Schedule for Wikhary County
The county board of review will hear grievances from township and corporate entities from June 17 to 22. Participants include Middlebury township and corporation, York, Washington, Bristol corporation, Jefferson, Osolo, Cleveland, and Paugo townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Wikhary County Board of Review
Middlebury Township
Middlebury
York Township
Washington Township
Bristol ‘Corporation
Jefferson Township
Osolo
Cleveland
Paugo
Ras Paul Signature Scam In Elkhart Hotel Case
A stranger illiterate but smooth induced Maude Stoutenour and a guest at the Merchant's hotel to sign Mrs Ad die M Paul on a mortgage last Monday. He posed as Ras Paul and used a drowsy misdirection with spectacles and a carefully folded document. The incident ties to George Method, who matches the stranger's description, in a development surrounding Ad die M Paul’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Stoutenour
Addie M. Paul
Elkhart
T. N. Utz
Bryan, O
Utz
Ras Paul
Paugh
Paw
Raspaw
Kirby
New Paris
Paul
Feet Washing Communion Meeting In Barn Near Peru
Nineteen people from North Manchester and Goshen attend a German Baptist Dunkard communion gathering in Aaron Metzger’s barn seven miles north of Peru. Feet washing is the main feature, reflecting Dunkard practice, with standard communion services as in other churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Manchester
Goshen
Aaron Metzger
Mentone Emerges As Northern Indiana Mule Market
Mentone, a small town near the Kosciusko county line, is becoming a hub for the Northern Indiana mule trade and competes with Missouri. A recent sale there saw 43 mules sold for 5500 dollars, underscoring the active market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentone
Kosciusko County
Indiana
Missouri
Elkhart Banker Ill With Paralysis At Home In Bloomington
Col Thomas Snell president of the St Joseph Valley bank is very ill at his Bloomington Indiana home. Once hale and hearty he is confined by paralysis that has affected both lower limbs marking a rare medical setback for the long time banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Thomas Snell
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Bloomington
Work Starts in Warsaw By Winona Interurban Crew
A construction gang from the Winona Interurban Railway Co. will begin work in Warsaw next week. initial tasks set for Center and Lake streets, then proceed steadily westward toward the Jackson farm west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Winona Interurban Railway Co
Akron
Center
Lake Streets
Jackson Farm
City
Demented Man Missing From County Infirmary
Supt Worden of the county infirmary reports William Arisman, a 38 year old demented man, remains at large after disappearing Saturday. He was sighted in Elkhart Saturday afternoon. Authorities seek to locate him and ensure his safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Worden
County Infirmary
William Arisman
Elkhart
Arisman
Alford Prough Arrested After Assault Incident
Alford Prough was arrested in Elkhart on assault and battery charges involving Harry Beck. Beck had previously lived in Middlebury and Dunlaps, and was found inside Prough's home refusing to leave as tensions escalated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford Prough
Elkhart
Harry Beck
Middlebury
Dunlaps
Beck
Prough
Yoder Posts Bond in Assault Case
Bert Yoder of Middlebury posted a $50 bond on an assault and battery charge in circuit court, filed against him by Isaac Lehman after a dispute over horses. Yoder will plead guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder
Bert Yoder
Middlebury
Isaac Lehman
Will
Rider Nearly Falls Into Creek on Rock Run Bridge
A rider on a bicycle crossed the Rock Run footbridge yesterday when control of the wheel failed and the rider ended up in the creek. Floyd Thomas Jost was involved in the incident near the creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Run
Floyd Thomas Jost
Divorce bid moved to circuit court in hurry
In Elkhart courts Mrs Rebecca Axtell Myers dismissed her superior court divorce suit to proceed in the circuit court seeking freedom from her marriage. Attorney Elias D. Salsbury filed the dismissal with O M Conley previously representing her expressing doubt over circuit success. Case numbers 23 and 28 noted for separate suits. Other docket items: quiet title, dam- ages, notes and estates addressed. several hearings set for June 28. marriage licenses issued to six couples in Elkhart County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Axtell-Myers
Circuit Court
Elias D. Salsbury
Miller, Drake & Hubbell
Myers
O. M. Conley
Mr. Conley
Superior Court
Dodge
Charles Broadway Rouss
New York City
Platt C. Eowell
Stanley J. Elwell
South Bend
Vanfleet
Ill? Davis Marries Private Secretary En Route to Amestown
Will J. Davis manager of the Illinois theatre in Chicago and Miss Ellen O Hagan his secretary of 15 years wed in Buchanan yesterday and travel to the Jamestown exposition for their honeymoon. The wedding party included Miss Lillian Russell, who joined in South Bend after appearing in The Butterfly at the Auditorium. The couple, long known to be engaged, left Chicago quietly and plan to return after a eastward trip. Davis owns a Michigan avenue home and Willowdale stock farm at Crown Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Amestown
Will J. Davis
Illinois Theatre
Chicago
Ellen O’hagan
Buchanan
Lillian Russell
Lake Shore
Russell
South Bend
Will Davis
Miss O’mara
Judge Davis
Lakeside Hospital
Mr. Davis
Willowdale
Crown Point
Real Estate Transfers in Goshen and Nearby Areas
Roy A. Shoup to Aaron Michael transfers a lot in Goshen for 300 dollars. William Parks to Ernest L. Eckel berger transfers a Goshen lot for 250 dollars. John McNaughton to C. L. Monger transfers a lot in Elkhart for 11,000 dollars. Jacob J. Mast to Isaac Sheely transfers land in Clinton for 500 dollars. John McMahon to Milton M. Ulery transfers a Goshen lot for 3,000 dollars. Amos Shaum to David Stickel transfers land in Concord tp for 335 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Shoup
Aaron Michael
Goshen
William Parks
Ernest L. Eckelberger
John McNaughton
C. L. Monger
Elkhart
Jacob J. Mast
Isaac Sheely
Clinton
John McMahon
Milton M. Ulery
Amos Shaum
David Stickel
Concord Tp
Engagement announced after tragic 1904 Bedford death
Since Miss Sarah C. Schafer was murdered in Bedford on January 21, 1904, her mother Mrs. John C. Schafer of Elkhart marked the birthday remembrances by hosting gatherings with Schafer’s classmates. At the latest gathering the betrothal of Miss Ethel Keefe a teacher in Elkhart schools to Ira H. Church an Elkhart attorney was formally announced. Keefe and Church were high school classmates of Schafer and, after graduation, Church carried on a desultory correspondence with Schafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Schafer
Bedford
John C. Schafer
Elkhart
Ethel Keefe
Ira H. Church
Keefe
Mr. Church
Waldo Visits Michigan Division of Big Four
E H Waldo former auditor of the old C W & M railroad travels with his wife visiting friends along the Michigan division of the Big Four. He appears thinner than in Indiana but healthy. Waldo now works railroading in Texas as agent for the Frisco Line at Vernon. He notes poor spring conditions due to weather with frosts cyclones and out of gear machinery, hindering operations and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Waldo
Michigan
Big Four
Indiana
Waldo
Texas
Frisco
Vernon
Go Shen Milford Postponed By Flooded Tonawanda Grounds
BASE BALL NOTES. On account of the flooded condition of the Tonawanda grounds the Go Shen Milford game has been postponed. Cal Alderman pitched a great game for Springfield against South Bend yesterday. Springfield shut out the South Benders, Alderman allowing but one hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonawanda Grounds
Cal Alderman
South Bend
Springfield
South Benders
Alderman
Cement Case on Trial in Warsaw
Charles J. Riley of Sandusky Portland Cement sues Art Portland Cement to prove his rightful share of Marlboro Portland Cement assets. Riley, a silent partner in Marlboro of Syracuse, seeks to recover his portion after the company went out of business and assets were transferred two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Riley
Sandusky Portland Cement
Art Portland Cement Co
Warsaw
Riley
Marlboro Portland Cement Co
Syracuse
Marlboro Portland Cement Company
Lecture on Reality by Prof Mack at Goshen College
Prof J F Mack of Hillsdale Michigan will give an address at Goshen College this evening before the Alumni association on What is Reality He holds the English chair at Hillsdale College and comes highly recommended The college chorus will sing No tickets required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Mack
Hillsdale, Mich
Goshen College
Mack
Hillsdale College
Band Committee Seeks Funds For Rogers Band Summer Concerts
The Commercial Exchange appoints a committee to raise funds for summer concerts by Rogers' band. They will begin their labors in about a day and seek public assistance to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Exchange
Rogers
Kendallville Editor Ill With Tuberculosis
Ex Senator Joseph S. Conlague of the Kendallville Sun is seriously ill with tuberculosis and shows little chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Josephs. Conlague
The
Kendallville Sun
Firemen Smoker Tonight in City
The city fire department will host a smoker for city officials at Central Station tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Fire Department
Central
Culp Reunion Held at Mec Naughton Park
A Culp reunion took place today at Mec Naughton Park in Elkhart with a program conducted for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mec.Naughton
Elkhart
Selis Farm Sale in Jefferson Township
William Grosg sells 50 acre Selis Farm in Jefferson Township to Jeremiah Essig for 3500 dollars. The transfer reflects a straightforward property deal with clear buyer and seller names and a stated price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selis
Wiliam Grosg
Jefferson
Township
Jeremiah
Essig
Waterloo widow dies at 69 in her home
A string of local notes reports Mrs. Charles Larson of Waterloo dead at home aged 69, plus several minor incidents including a Kendallville boy fracturing his wrist after a tree fall, a Warsaw horse dropping dead from fright, and a Huntington fireman crushed on a railway job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Larson
Waterloo
Clyde Fullerton
Kendallville
Muncie
Seth W. Avery
Steuben County
George Bangart
Warsaw
McCrill
Hass
William Passwater
Huntington
Chicago and Hire
Marion
Wm. Miller
Uniapolis
Central College
Judicial District Bar Association
Auburn
Charles W. Miller
Goshen
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Logansport
Bell Telephone Company
J. R. Overmeyer
M. BE
Markle
W. D. Parr
E. L. Seamans
C. W. Church
Fort Wayne
Blackford County
Montpelier
Mayme Balzer
Waring
Michael Family Reunion Recalls Ninth Gathering at Miller Farm
The ninth Michael family reunion met at Isaac Miller's George Michael farm near Waterford Mills. About 100 attended a social forenoon and a noon dinner, followed by a 1 36 PM program of songs and recitations led by President Solomon Yoder. Absent members sent letters. next year’s officers include Solomon Yoder President and Paul Michael Vice President. The next reunion is planned for Jonathan Yoder’s home in Nipanee Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Michael
Wilma Yoder
Solomon
Yoder
Paul’ Michael
Treas
Ola Michael
Jonathan Yoder
Nappanee
Ind
Failed to Appear in Elk Hart Assault Case
Charles Wade, arrested for assaulting David M. Walters last May in Elk Hart, was released yesterday by City Judge Hughes after his attorney E Darling insisted on a trial. the court freed the prisoner following the failure of the prosecuting attorney to appear at the scheduled trial time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Wade
Ti Elkhart
David
M.walters
Hughes
E. Darling
Rutan Relocates Family From Nappanéez
Rutan has moved his family back from Nappanéez, marking a return from a prior residence related to his recent plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutan
Boy Saved From Drowning on Elkhart River Bridge
Five year old Louis Melkus was frightened by an oncoming train on the BE and W railroad bridge over the Elkhart river in Elkhart. He slipped and fell twenty five feet into fifteen feet of water. Brakeman George Whiteman jumped from the moving train and rescued him just in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Melkus
BE & W
Elkhart River
Elkhart
George Whiteman
Anglemeyer Mrs Oliver Anglemeyer Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Oliver Anglemeyer died at her home four miles northeast of Nappanee following a long tuberculosis illness. She leaves her husband and a child born just hours before her death. She was 29 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglemeyer
Oliver Anglemeyer
Nappanee
Leesburg man files warrant for assault in Warsaw
Victor Wallace of Leesburg travels to Warsaw to swear out a warrant against Frank Smith. Wallace alleges Smith struck him without provocation on a Big Four train in Leesburg injuring his left eye. The pair have had long running disputes, Wallace is a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Victor Wallace
Warsaw
Frank Smith
Smith
Wallace
Funeral notices for Hildebrand and Mishler
The funeral for Miss Mary Hildebrand will be held tomorrow at 10 o clock at her East Jefferson street residence with Rev. Father Roland of St James Episcopal Church presiding. Interment follows at Oak Ridge. The funeral for Mrs Theresa Mishler was conducted this afternoon at Culp's undertaking rooms with Rev Mayor of the First M E church officiating and burial at Oak Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hildebrand
East Jefferson Street
Father Roland
St. James Episcopal Church
Oak Ridge
Theresa Mishler
Culp’s Undertaking Rooms
M. E. Church
Auto Ride for Orphans In Mishawaka Home
Automobile enthusiasts across the country dedicate part of today to orphans. Fifteen cars supplied by owners gathered at the Mishawaka orphans home at 2 PM and, driven by their owners, toured a prearranged route to entertain the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Goshen Auto Supply Co Changes Hands
Otto Teagarden and Charles Putt today assumed control of Goshen Auto Supply Co by buying out H. F. Kidder. The new firm will operate at the same location under the same name with Kidder retaining agency for several machines and taking desk space with Bechtel and Rowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidder
Otto Teagarden
Charles Putt
Goshen Auto Supply Co
H. F. Kidder
Mr. Kidder
Bechtel and Rowell
Amish Conference Held in Nappanee Indiana Michigan
The Amish Mennonites of the Indiana Michigan district held their annual conference in Nappanee. Bishop D. J. Johns served as moderator and Rev. S. E. Weaver was secretary. The conference sermon was preached by Bishop D. D. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Michigan
Nappanee
D. J. Johns
S. E. Weaver
D. D. Miller
Funeral for Mary Jane Mease Held Next Day
The funeral of Mary Jane Mease, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Mease, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Indiana avenue residence. Interment will be at Violet Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
Clarence Mease
Indiana Avenue
Violett Cemetery
Sister of Goshen Bay Member Involved in Tragic Betrothal
Miss Letta Clark Lamberson of Elkhart is described as sister of Vern Lamberson of Goshen. Her betrothed, John Leroy Silby, was enroute from Tipton to Elkhart to visit her when he was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Bay
Letta Clark Lamberson
Ekhart
John Leroy Silby
Tipton
Elkhart
Vern Lamberson
Goshen
Ex City Treasurer C H Miller Faces Shortage Demand
Ex city treasurer C H Miller of Michigan City now LaPorte county auditor is asked to settle an alleged shortage of 1221.28. He recently paid in 3000 of funds he had held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. ‘Miller
Michigan City
LaPorte
River trip planned by Knox and Hawks near Tippecanoe
Joe Knox and Louis Hawks traveled to Tippecanoe Lake and will boat down the Tippecanoe River for about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Knox
Louis Hawks
Tippecanoe Lake
Tippecanoe River
New York Pair En Route to San Francisco in Oldsmobile
Ww. Work and C. J. Maxson of New York were here yesterday enroute to San Francisco. They started June 3 and expect to reach their destination by July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Work
C. J. Maxson
New York
San Francisco
Oldsmobile
Worker Fatally Injured at Flint and Walling Plant
A man named Charles Smith was fatally hurt at the Flint and Walling plant in Kendallville when a piece of angle iron struck his head while he was unloading. Authorities investigated the incident as a worksite accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Smith
Flint& Walling
Kendallville
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Eli Vernon
Daniel H. Walter
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Nora B. Shue
H. A. Stauffer
Frank
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Catherine Amsler
Charles Solimano
John F. Gruber
Myrtle Olive Mott
Duckwall
Elkhart Co
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E. H., Waldo Back
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Ulrey & Beaver
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Sri Bend
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