Jury Will Soon Retire Defendt Took the Stand
The Harry Toms murder case nears jury deliberation as defense and state present final arguments. Toms testified detailing his version of the killing of Erastus Paul, including his pursuit route and the moment of the shooting, while evidence links a buggy shaft club to the crime. The court admitted medical and character testimony, with both sides presenting closing arguments after a long day of testimonies and cross examinations.
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Harry Toms
Toms
Paul
Ziesel
New Paris
Geddes
Whitehead
Benton
Elkhart County
Erastus Paul
Immel
Pauli
Anthony Deahl
Ernest Cline
Andrew Jones
Robert Reynolds
Dora Carrier
Elwood Steinmetz
Rodney Scarlett
Merritt
John Smoker
Harvey Myers
George
Tonmis
Chas. Witt
Witt
Davis
Mr. Dausman
Frank
Anthony Deéah
Judge Merritt
Edward Stage
David Immel
Mamie Stouder
Mary Conrad
John Conrad
George W. Cart
Mr. Cart
Albion Defeats Goshen Grays In Fast Ligonier Game
In rough field conditions the Albion team beat the Goshen Grays 5 to 3 at Ligonier. All scoring occurred in the first half and four late innings produced no further runs as Albion added four in the second. Goshen scored three in the third before the rest of the game remained tied.
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Goshen Grays
Ligonier
Albion
Goshen
Dance Party in McNaughton Hall Honoring Western College Guests
A lively event in McNaughton hall hosted by Roy Messick and Guy Dausman featured the Imperial orchestra playing twenty numbers. About 50 couples attended as Western College guests were celebrated, with out of town visitors from Sidney, Pueblo, Sterling, Lima, South Bend, North Carolina, Kenton, Toledo, Elkhart, Wina, and Indianapolis.
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McNaughton Hall
Roy Messick
Guy Dausman
Western College of Oxford
Western College
Jeannette Beck
Marie Davis
Imperial Orchestra
Helen Kelsey
Toledo
Messrs
Base Ball Notes Highlights Local Schedule
The Krumpetz Giants play Milford today and West Pullman at Elkhart tomorrow. Milford vs Goshen game postponed due to wet grounds. Albion meets the Grays next Saturday at Tonawanda Park.
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Krumpetz Giants
Milford
West Pullman
Elkhart
Goshen
Albion
Grays
Tonawanda Park
Two Brick Flats Planned Near St. Mark's Church
Rev. A. R. Bemenderfer prepares to excavate for two modern brick flats on North Main street North Side. The existing building on the site will be moved to the rear alley and kept as a residence. The flats will be for rent and are already in demand.
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A. R. Bemenderfer
St. Mark’s Church
North Main Street
North Side
Insurance Firm Probes Selby Business Affairs
The insurer employing ex convict John Leroy Selby of Elk Hart is investigating his business dealings in Topeka and Lagrange where he worked. A shortage is anticipated amid the inquiry into Selby’s accounts and activity concerning Miss Lamberson.
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Selby
John Leroy Selby
Miss Lamberson
Elkhart
Topeka
Lagrange
Ulery Family Reunion Set Near Goshen
The Ulery family reunion will be hosted by Elias F. Lutz three miles southeast of Goshen on Sunday June 23. Descendants of Samuel F. Ulery who settled in Clinton township are invited to attend.
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Ulery
Elias F. Lutz
Goshen
Samuel F. Ulery
Clinton Township
Patient Recovering after Appendicitis Operation
Miss Hazel Adams of North Manchester attended a Wakarusa Sunday school convention and fell ill. She underwent an appendicitis operation and is progressing well, hoping to return home very soon.
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Hazel Adams
North Manchester
Wakarusa
Examination at Elkhart for custodian service
The civil service commission announces a special examination for the custodian service of the Elkhart federal building in Elkhart on July 2. Mr and Mrs S T Murdock of Lafayette are gifting Mr and Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Civil Service Commission
S.T. Murdock
Lafayette
Cand
Judge Dismisses $25,000 Damage Suit in Mishawaka Case
Judge Richter at LaPorte dismissed the $25,000 damage case of Carl G. Helmick of Mishawaka against Lake Shore Co. for injuries from being thrown under a car. The verdict favored the defendant.
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Richter
LaPorte
Carl G. Helmick
Mishawaka
Lake Shore Co
Millersburg hosts joint school commencement
In Millersburg last night a joint commencement for Clinton and Benton townships and Millersburg town held at the Millersburg venue. County Superintendent Weaver addressed the 23 graduates.
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Millersburg
Clinton
Benton
B. F. Deakland County
Weaver
Marriage Licenses Issued In Nappanee Area
Marriage licenses granted include Thomas Jones of Nappanee age 22 and Viola Stump of Nappanee age 22, along with Herman W Bellinger of Walkerton age 24 and Lena G Bainter of Gosheti age 24.
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Thomas Jones
Nappanee
Viola ‘Stump
Herman W.’ ‘Bellinger
Walkerton
Lena ¢G
Bainter,Gosheti
Indignation Claim Against Local Constable Over Assault
Harvey Maurer, victim of a walking stick blow by Constable Heath a week ago at Lincoln avenue and Main street, sues A S Zook and Oscar Jay on the constable’s bond for $1,000. Attorneys Davis and Schaefer state the assault occurred after an arrest attempt without a warrant. case followed with much interest.
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Harvey Maurer
Heath
Lincoln Avenue
Main Street
Davis & Schaefer
A. S. Zook
Oscar Jay
Goshen College Commencement Receives Strong Address
About 600 attendees heard Prof. J. B. Miller of Mt. Morris College deliver a forceful address on Greater Than Caesar. The program included choir pieces, a diploma presentation by N E Byers, and benediction by Rev. John Blosser with the class motto He who hath the will has the skill.
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Goshen College
J. B. Miller
Mt. Morris College
Mt. Morris, Ill
John Blosser
N. B. Byers
Caesar
Miller
Plato
Aristotle
Socrates
Alexander
Luther
Napoleon
Gladstone
Bismark
Washington
Lincoln
Clara Barton
Francis Willard
Gounod College
A. I. Martin
Gounod
Showalter
Kurtz
Brunk
J. E. Miller
A. M
Dudley Buck
J. D. Brunk
N. E. Byers
Handel College
Culp Family Reunion Elects Officers
At the Culp family reunion officers were elected: President A. Culp of Wakarusa, Vice President C. Culp of Goshen, Secretary Leander Culp of Wakarusa, Treasurer Mrs Eli Roose of Napa. Next reunion set for Maple Park Wakarusa on the second Wednesday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culp
Wakarusa
C. Culp
Goshen
Leander Culp
Treas
Eli Roose
Nappanee
Maple Park
First Band Concert by Rogers Goshen Band
The Goshen band under Rogers gave its initial open air concert last night in Court Park. The program was excellent and the crowd enjoyed the music.
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Rogers’ Goshen Band
Court Park
Flagman Heir to Fortune After Sister's Death
D. A. Carr a flagman for the Vandalia railroad in South Bend has learned he is heir to a share of 100000 dollars following the death of his sister Mrs. Margaret Meredith of Troy Ohio Carr a former Goshen resident is the son of Alexander Carr
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Flagman
Fortune
D. A. Carr
Vandalia Railroad
South Bend
Margaret
Meredith
Troy
O. Carr
Goshen
Alexander Carr
Eye Removal Marks Successful Surgery for Hoovens
John Hoovens of South Eighth Street underwent eye removal surgery described as painful but successful. He rests comfortably today after the operation as expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoovens
Eighth Street
Mr‘ Hoovens
Legal Fights Over Club in Toms Case Drag On
In the Harry Toms murder trial yesterday the defense examined over 15 witnesses but gained little. Efforts to place the club or buggy shaft before the jury stalled as questions about possession and timing remained unresolved. Witnesses described the scene, while the state blocked many lines of inquiry and the defense failed to introduce key items like an orange and Toms pocketbook.
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Harry Toms
Paul
Toms
Ernest Cline
Elmer Whitehead
Neal Whitehead
Paris
Shultz
Whitehead
Merritt
Goshen
Robinson Circus
New Paris
Dart Yard
Dausman
Edward Stage
John Conrad
Matthews
Becknell
Sheriff Ziesel
Arthur Shultz
John Reynolds
David D. Rodibaugh
George W. Cart
Paul's
Fred Conrad
Conrad
Judge Denounces Unwritten Law In Howland Case
Elkhart circuit judge criticized unwritten law after Frank Howland was charged with shooting Charles Carroll. The ruling states there is no state sanctioned unwritten law justifying killing when home life is invaded. The decision commends the judge while defense arguments were largely shut out.
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Dodge
Elkhart Circuit Court
Faw
Frank Howland
Charles Carroll
State University Grants Degrees to 307 Candidates
Indiana University faculty approved the applications of 307 candidates for degrees with an attendance of 1 821. Included are A Weaver county superintendent with a bachelor in history and Elkhart natives William Thompson Morgan a philosophy bachelor Edna Mae Holderman botany bachelor Willis Lloyd Gard philosophy master. Goshen representatives Arthur B Stonex master English and Anna Herr Kauffman philosophy bachelor.
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State University
Indiana University
Weaver
Anna Herr Kauffman
Holland Radiator Works to Move Plant to Syracuse
The Holland Radiator Works plans a move from Warsaw to Syracuse. It is capitalized at 35 000 dollars and must be increased to 60 000 dollars by Syracuse residents. Subscriptions to stock have been claimed and the Sandusky Portland cement factory in Syracuse is cited as the incentive for relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Radiator
Warsaw
Syracuse
Harris Divorce Proceedings Highlight Domestic Strife
Mary Harris sues Albert Harris for divorce alleging his addiction to liquor and separation since June 13 1907. The couple married November 18 1888 and have three children. case filed in the superior court following Albert Harris arrest by the Eckhart police for intoxication.
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Harris
Mary
Albert. Harris
Lake Shore to Build Mammoth Shops in Elkhart
The Lake Shore Railway will spend about 1.75 million dollars to construct largest car and locomotive shops on its New York Central system in Elkhart. The 56 acre complex will employ about 1,500 men, start this year and finish within three years, boosting monthly payroll from 150000 to roughly 450000. Goshen residents with Elkhart holdings welcome the development.
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Elkhart
Lake Shore
New York Central
Sunday church notices and programs at Goshen churches
Special announcements for Sunday list Children's Day program at German M B church corner Fifth and Purl streets 7 30 p m with solos declamations dialogues and chorale performances. Presbyterian church hosts sermons on young people's problems Work What Shall it Be and The Ministry of Affliction with a sacred concert at Baptist church featuring a 30 voice choir and soloists. Trinity Lutheran Brethren and St Mark's churches announce meetings sermons and temperance lecturing with invitations to attend.
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M. B
Fifth and
Purl Streets
Florence Heidloft
L. Leidner
Wally Tetzlofé
Ll. Leidner
Alfred Matern Abe
B. Haberstick
Rosa Matern Cone
Adh
Gigi Wale Ates
J. Haberstick
E. Schaenzlin
Emma Stetler
Helen Jackson
R. Matern
Melter
Evitz Stetler
Maud Erie
Anna
Oscar
Thea
Haberstick
Lora Haberstick
Florence Field
Ralph Heidloff
Florence Heidloff
Leslie and
Lona Leidner Lee
Mabel
Anton Melter
Presbyterian Church
The
the Baptist Church
Helen Tagland
Grace Grisimer
Lamar Croop
John Blough
Albert Mowers
Lois Lehman
George Bragg
Mesdames Croop
Fradenburg
England
Hawes
Bash
Neville
Altland
Griesemer
Hattel
Poorbaugh
Bandlier
Gargin
Reed
Kreps
Method
Scott
Messrs
Blough
Mowers
Croop
Hughs
Drake
Warrick
Rev. Fradenburg
Trinity Lutheran Church
W. E. Freyberg
Brethren Church
J. E. Miller
Mt. Morris College
Brethren ‘Church
Clinton Streets
St. Mark’s Church
Don G. Blaine
Geyer Names Assistant Dr Lydia Copper in Warsaw Office
Dr Elizabeth M Geyer hires Dr Lydia Copper to assist in her Warsaw office on Tuesdays and Fridays. Copper will support patient care and administrative duties under Geyers supervision within the practice.
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Elizaebth M. Geyer
Lydia Copper
Warsaw
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Dewey
Eisenbeiss
Geo. W. Carr
George WW. Carr
Henry Butt
Butts
Society News
Helen Hawks
H. D. Rough
E. J. Hoover
Middlebury
Bessie Thurman
Chicago
West
Pacific Coast
Zook
Jay
Bank 1
Knights of Py
Geo. W. Cart
Mr.Cart
South Bend Tribune
Goshen’s
Sun
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