Justifiable homicide in Pattison shooting verdict
Coroner Dewey filed an official verdict of justifiable homicide in the Pattison shooting at Lake Wawasee by Albert W. Erwin of Ligonier near Millersburg on May 23. The 25 page inquest record lists dozens of witnesses and details the pursuit, kidnapping concerns, and funeral aftermath. Ernest Franks, Pattison's brother in law, was wounded in the leg. no prosecution will result.
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Dewey
W. W. Pattison
Lake Wawasee
Albert W. Erwin
Ligonier
Millersburg
S. H. Hoover
Goldsmith Hotel
Noble County
Pattison
Hoover
Ligouwier
Charles L. Holles
Goshen
G. W. Kirby
Peter Groff
Harry M. Beck
Erwin
Livonter
Burris
Ernest G. Franks
Sargent
Hotel Hascall
Wawasee
Seven Bids Rejected for Ligonter Lighting Plant Work
Ten bids were received for the recon struction of the electrical lighting plant at Ligonter. Seven bids were rejected. Proposals from Olds Construction, Faulkanaur Construction, and Arbuckle Ryan were kept for future consideration.
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Ligonter
Olds Construction Company
Faulkanaur Construction Company
Arbuckle- Ryan Company
Home Telephone Co. Opens New Exchange Reception Draws 2000+
More than 2000 people from Goshen and nearby areas attended the reception for the new exchange on the Hawks Gortner block fourth floor. Over 1100 visitors visited after 6 pm with crowds peaking at 250 inside and near the Lincoln avenue entrance. The event concluded at 9 30 pm and was deemed a success.
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Home Telephone Co
Goshen and
Hawks-Gortner
Lincoln Avenue
Knights of Pythias Memorial Address Planned
Calanthe lodge No 41 Knights of Pythias to hold annual memorial services in Sanders Hay building club rooms Sunday June 28 at 2 o clock. Rev M J Magor pastor First M E church to deliver the memorial address. A committee is appointed to arrange details.
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Knights of Pythias
Calanthe Lodge No. 41
Sanders Hay Building
M. J. Magor
M. E
Mrs William Ames Rescued After Gasoline Ignite Blaze
Mrs. William Ames of Elkhart nearly perished when a quart of gasoline ignited by a stove fire. Her clothing caught fire and she ran outside where her husband extinguished the blaze and pulled her from the flames.
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William Ames
Elkhart
Frank Fatino Secures Bail After Arrest for Illicit Trade
Elkhart resident Frank Fatino, an Italian, was arrested today and secured his release by posting a $100 bail bond. Pietro Cortecelli triggered Fatino's arrest by swearing an affidavit alleging Fatino operated a blind tiger.
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Frank Fasting
Elkhart
Pietro Cortecelli
Fatino
Rev Carl Betz Weds Miss Marie Oettinger in Middletown
The marriage of the Rev Carl Betz pastor of Trinity Lutheran Goshen and Miss Marie Oettinger daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Oettinger Middletown Ohio was celebrated at the Middletown Lutheran church yesterday. After a short visit with the bride s parents they resided at 211 East Purl street Goshen following the wedding.
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Carl Betz
Trinity Lutheran Church
Goshen
Marie Oettinger
Jacob Oettinger
Middletown, O
Middletown Lutheran Church
Middletown Daily News
East Purl Street
Want County Superintendent Elected Meets Board Vacancy
At a county superintendents association meeting a resolution was passed to elect a county superintendent to the vacancy on the state board of education created by President Hughes of DePauw university becoming bishop. The law allows three county superintendents on the board. only one member currently serves.
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County Superintendents’ Association
State Board of Education
Hughes
DePauw University
Ben Hartzog sells 142 acre farm to Edward Griner
Ben Hartzog, a rural carrier, sells his farm of 142 acres to Edward Griner of Wolcottville. The property lies just south of the Sugar Grove school house in Concord township with a portion extending into Jefferson township.
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Ben Hartzog
Edward Griner
Wolcottville
Sugar Grove School House
Concord Township
Jefferson Township
Mrs Delbert Rittenhour Died After TB Struggle in Syracuse
Mrs Delbert Rittenhour, longtime tuberculosis sufferer, died at eight o'clock Thursday morning in Syracuse. Survived by her husband and three brothers John, George, and Ed Wogeman.
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Delbert Rittenhour
Syracuse
John
George
Ed Wogeman
Ed Elsen Improves After Horse Incident In Bent County
Edwin Elsen a well known Bent Township farmer who was kicked by a horse weeks ago and whose life hung in the balance is now able to sit up. He is gradually growing stronger and his complete recovery seems assured.
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Elsen
Edwin Elsen
Benton Township
Missionary society to meet next in Wolcottville
The Goshen District of the Home Missionary Society of the MEB met in Warsaw and voted to hold the next session at Wolcottville. A number of prominent missionaries from this city attended the meeting.
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Wolcottville
Goshen
Home Missionary Society of the
MEB
Warsaw
Engagement Announced for Abe Worthheimer and Fannie Gates
The engagement of Abe Worthheimer of Ligonier, a member of the firm N Wortheimer & Co., wool dealers, to Fannie Gates of St. Louis Missouri, was announced.
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Abe Wortheimer
Ligonier
N. Wortheimer & Co
Fannie Gates
St. Louis
Found Dead at Shipshewana
Robert Allen of near Shipshewana was found dead in bed at 65 with heart disease listed as probable cause. Leidner and Hascall seek experienced painters for local jobs.
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Shipshewana
Robert Allen
Automobile Thieves Fail in Egbert Stable Theft Attempt
Last night unknown persons entered the rear stable at 213 South Sixth Street and tried to steal an electric Victoria machine, but failed. The auto struck the barn wall causing about 50 dollars damage. Robert reported it to police and posted a 100 dollar reward. Earlier, Thursday night thieves attempted to enter the D A Sanders stable at 215 South Sixth Street and removed hinges from a door. Marshal Self started an inquiry but learned nothing.
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Egbert
Haines Egbert
South Sixth Street
Robert
D. A. Sanders
Sanders
Marshal Self
Mrs Gunness Buried In Chicago Cemetery
The buried bodies of Belle Gunness and the three children burned at her La Porte home were laid to rest at Forest Home cemetery in Oak Park Chicago. The charred remains arrived at LaSalle street station and were escorted to the cemetery by undertaker Andrew Larson of Austin and funeral director Frank J. Cutler. Nellie Larson did not accompany the coffins.
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Belle Gunness
Arch
LaPorte
Forest Home Cemetery
Oak Park
Chicago
LaSalle Street
Lake Shore
Andrew Larson
Austin
Frank J. Cutler
Nellie Larson
North Francisco Street
Bond Set At 100 In Sheep Theft Case
William Method, a North Side machinist, was arrested in court park yesterday afternoon on a sheep theft charge from the David Lehman farm near Oak Ridge Cemetery. His bond was set at 100 this morning, but he cannot meet bail. He plans a defense and denies any intent to steal. Caugh by Herbert Kitson and Mr Lehman.
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William Method
North Side
Court Park
David Lehman
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Method
Caugh
Herbert Kitson
Mr. Lehman
Biscuit Company Incorporated Forms In South Bend
The South Bend Biscuit company was incorporated yesterday with about 150 stockholders. Nearly 50 are grocers in South Bend. John W. Wollam and Lincoln Sarbaugh of Goshen own stock. The north half of the old Singer plant in South Bend has been leased and the factory will start about Aug. 15.
Sheriff’s Son in Trouble Over Stolen Hams
Charles Lindley, son of Kokomo Indiana Sheriff Joseph Lindley, was arrested for stealing hams and urged to plead guilty by his father in his official capacity. Lindley's cousin Worley Osborn murdered his sweetheart and was sent to prison.
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Charles Lindley
Joseph Lindley
Kokomo
Ind
Lindley
Worley Osborn
City Officials Catch Seven Fish at Lake Wawasee
City Clerk Rimpler City Engineer Witt and Councilmen Menaugh Rimpler plus Councilman McGarvey spent yesterday at Lake Wawasee. The group caught seven fish but high winds made the lake too rough for fishing.
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Rimpler
Witt
Menaugh
Lake Wawasee
McGarvey
Numerous Applications For Night Police Posts
The council notes many applications for night police force positions as early changes are expected. They have no plan to raise salaries above 50 dollars per month, and many qualified men are ready to serve at that pay rate.
Moving Picture Show Plans Spark at Jefferson
B R Joseph of Chicago arranged a summer moving picture show at the Jefferson and today installed an electric piano under the theatre canopy.
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B. R. Joseph
Chicago
the Jefferson
Wilbur Drake Cleared to Leave After Street Car Crash
Wilbur Drake, who suffered a deep facial cut in Tuesday afternoon street car collision, is now able to be out. Drake’s condition improved and he may be released to home care as physicians monitor recovery and plan further treatment.
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Wilbur Drake
Paris Green Found On Strawberries In Goshen
Paris Green detected on strawberries marketed in Goshen several days ago. Officials say the chemical likely blew from nearby potato vines into the berry patch, prompting safety warnings.
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Goshen
Judge Dodge Called To Lagrange On Legal Duty
The report states Judge Dodge was summoned to Lagrange this morning to attend to unspecified legal business. The brief item notes a routine judicial engagement without detailing the matter or outcomes.
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Lagrange
Judge Dodge
Sick List and W. R. C. Meeting Notice
Glen Bensecker, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bensecker, continues seriously ill. The W. R. C. sewing circle will meet in the G. A. R. hall on Tuesday afternoon. Every member is requested to be present. Come early.
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Glen Bensecker
W. J. Bensecker
W. R. C. Sewing Chase
G. A. R. Hall
Delegates Likely Set For Elkhart County Convention
Elkhart county Democrats plan a Goshen delegate convention on Tuesday July 30 following a Plymouth congressional convention on July 23. Thomas R Marshall gubernatorial candidate may speak. 104 delegates will elect representatives with districts including Fulton Kosciusko St. Joseph Starke and Pulaski. Possible nominees mentioned include B F Shiver Samuel Parker Henry A Barnhart Andrew Jackson Tunnell and L H Waterman.
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Elkhart
Elkhart County
Goshen
Plymouth
Proctor
Thomas R. Marshall
William W. Wise
Middlebury
Daniel M. Bechtel
Stevens
RM Fulton
Devas GL Kosciusko
Cee
Marshall
Pulaski
St. Joseph
Starke
B. F. Shiver
Samuel Parker
South Bend
Henry A. Barnhart
The
Rochester Sentinel
Andrew Jackson Tunnell
North Judson
L. H. Waterman
Ringling Bros Circus Delayed as Towerman Arrest Warrant Issued
Ringling Bros. circus traveling from South Bend to Joliet was delayed over an hour early Thursday when towerman William Brock slept in the St. Joseph branch signal tower at Lydick. Brock was drunk. a warrant for his arrest is out and he has fled.
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Ringling Bros
South Bend
Joliet
Lydick
William Brock
St. Joseph Branch
Brock
Miss Minnie Tarter Trapped In Office Vault In Kendallville
Miss Minnie Tarter, a telephone operator at Flint & Walling Mfg Co in Kendallville, was accidentally locked in a vault for nearly 30 minutes. Her calls for help to office staff went unheard and she nearly despaired before rescue.
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Minnie Tarter
Flint & Walling Mfg. Co
Kendallville
Branson Wreck Sidesteps To Injury On Car Route
William E. Branson former manager of the Central Union Telephone exchange slipped and fell from a running board while serving as an electric car conductor on the Warsaw to Winona Park route and broke his collar bone.
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E. Branson
William E. Branson
Central Union Telephone Exchange
Warsaw
Winona Park
Births In Town Highlight Two Newborn Sons
A son was born today at noon to the wife of Charles Werner on School street. A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Strine on Wilkin son street.
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Charles Werner
School Street
Hubert Strine
Wilkinson Street
Mrs Grubb's Closing Out Sale At Millinery Store
Taken to South Bend after a street car collision last Tuesday the car was moved to repair shops. Dangler's Tea and Coffee House advertises call us we deliver. Store open evenings while Mrs Grubb conducts closing out sale.
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South Bend
Dangler’s Tea & Coffee House
NO MORE BONFIRES When Word of Presidential Nomination is Received
The piece notes a shift in political campaigns from rowdy bonfires and rapid postnomination rallies to subdued, predecided outcomes. It highlights Indiana as a pivotal state and contrasts past enthusiasm with modern calm, where conventions often settle contests before they begin.
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Taft
Sherman
Chicago
Indiana
Local Notes From The Democrat 1883
Items from The Democrat of 1883 report Ed L Russ and Miss Emma J Kromling wed Sunday evening. J Weddell of Earlville wed Miss Priscilla Upson at Ligonter. County commissioners refuse bounties on ground hogs owls hawks. Judge Woods buys Indianapolis property and will move. Guy Schrock and Hattie Muscroft marry on South Sixth street. Minnie Beane hosts small party with Lydia Studebaker and Leah Witwer. Latta family rest near prairie homestead. Mrs Rodman of Chicago visits Goshen. she is Clara Walker daughter and Ford Case niece. Mary Kerstetter dies age 71. buried Oak Ridge. Interview with 75-year-old Samuel Prough recounts long life in Clinton township and remarkable history. He predicts 100 years. notes log rolling and house raisings. County Treasurer Rich at Mt Clemens. Frank Myers and J C Beck trips. Lew Kapp visits. Dewey from Detroit. Prewnett returns from Columbia City. J F McKinney and daughter Mary visit Defreea and Thomas families. Eunice Bivins tours New Mexico and California.
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Ed L. Russ
Emma J. Kromling
William Weddell
Earlville
Ill
Priscilla Upson
Ligonter
Judge Woods
Indianapolis
Guy Schrock
Hattie Muscroft
South Sixth Street
J. G.M. Hursh
Minnie Beane
Lydia Studebaker
Leah Witwer
South Bend
James M. Latta
Prairie Homestead
Rodman
Chicago
Goshen
Clara Walker
L. F. Case
Ford Case
Mary Kerstetter
Ed Kerstetter
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Samuel Prough
Lagrange County
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Prough
Clinton Township
Rich
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Frank Myers
Benton
J. C. Beck
George Ort
Lew Kapp
Mamie
Harrisburg
Harry A. Dewey
Detroit
Frederick Prewnett
Columbia
J. F. McKinney
Mary
Thomas and
Defreea
Disappearance in Wabash Prompts Local Warning
Frank Brown is missing from his Wabash home and is believed to be mentally unbalanced. A case of concern for local residents prompts police and family to seek him.
City to hire man for Sixth Street pavement cleaning
The city council will provide a dedicated worker for Sixth street cleaning. Western Construction Co of Lafayette will finish its Sixth street contract on Monday. W. W. Hatch & Sons are making progress on Fifth street.
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Sixth Street
Western Construction Co
Lafayette
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Fifth Street
Third Band Concert by Rogers Goshen Band at Court Park
The third concert of the season by Rogers Goshen band at Court Park drew a large audience. Selections from The Spring Chicken were the popular numbers. The 7:45 start time was generally approved and may become permanent.
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Rogers’ Goshen
Court Park
Ball Game This Afternoon Between White Sox Teams
The Syracuse White Sox meet the Goshen White Sox this afternoon on the Tonawanda diamond. Stimpson and Horn form the local battery for the game.
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Syracuse White Sox
Goshen White Sox
Tonawanda Diamond
Stimpson and
Horn
Dowagiac Tonight Plays Goshen Gray at New Park
The Dowagiac Michigan baseball team hosts Goshen Gray at the new ball park Sunday afternoon. The Miles boys of Milford are playing with Dowagiac, adding a local cross town element to the double header arrangement.
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Dowagiac
Mich
Ball Park
Miles Boys
Milford
Dangler's Tea and Coffee House Ad Promises Fresh Roast Brews
An urban notice touts Quality fresh roast coffees and fine cup teas at Dangler's Tea and Coffee House, highlighting a cafe offering and beverage variety for patrons seeking premium blends.
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Dangler's Tea & Coffe House
Schuyler Colfax Chosen Vice President After Convention
Forty years ago in Chicago the Republican convention selected Schuyler Colfax of South Bend as running mate to Gen. U. S. Grant. Colfax later served as vice president from 1869 to 1873 following the convention.
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Chicago
South Bend
Schuyler Colfax
United States
U. S. Grant
Cemetery Lot for Lease in Oak Ridge Cemetery
J B Skinner of Hebron Nebraska offers an unoccupied portion of a Block 4 plot in Oak Ridge Cemetery for lease to a responsible party to maintain the occupied section. Interested parties should respond to the maker.
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Oak Ridge Cemetery
J.B. Skinner
Hebron
Neb
Indiana Pharmacists to Hold Lake Waubsee Outing
The Indiana Pharmaceutical Association will merge its annual meeting with a family outing at Lake Waubsee. Members and their families travel to the lake on Monday and stay until the next Monday for the event.
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Indiana Pharmaceutical Association
Lake Wawasee
Ringling Bros Circus Won By Local Business Subscription
In Goshen on Tuesday the Ringling Bros circus secured its license only after business men paid by popular subscription. The circus otherwise would have refused to come. The majority of funds came from the abonnista.
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Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Goshen
Aabonista
Rumors of Air Line Purchase Denied by Officials
Persistent rumors in LaPorte claim Murdock interests seek to buy Chicago New York Air Line rights between Chesterton and Chicago. Officials deny overtures, while Col Hord says work will resume soon and he plans to move to Chesterton for proximity to site. Construction has not started south of Chesterton since last fall.
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LaPorte
Murdock
Chicago-New York Air Line
Chicago
Air Line Company
Chesterton
Col. Hord
Gary
Marshall to Attend Democratic National Convention and Campaign Tour
Hon Thomas R Marshall Indiana governor candidate will travel to Denver July 4 to attend the national convention. His campaign schedule lists several non partisan addresses across Indiana from June 20 to September 7 including New Albany Carlisle Monticello Elwood Lafayette Quincy Portland Vincennes Middlefork Remington Valparaiso Brookville Terre Haute and Goshen. The actual campaign runs from September to November with non partisan talks. Bayville Mystery Supper moved to Monday on Cunningham lot.
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Denver
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Indiana
Col
Marshall
Goshen
New Albany
Carlisle
Monticello
White County
Elwood
Chautauqua
Lafayette
Quincy
Portland
Jay County
Vincennes
Middleford
Valparaiso
Brookville
Homecoming
Terre Haute
Syracuse News Highlights Local Meetings and Marital News
The edition notes Lewis Neff and J C Grady attending the German Baptists annual meeting in Des Moines In Dr B F Hoy and John Wingard are in Chicago for the convention Syracuse is depopulated due to the Goshen show Mr Iman Rookstool and Miss Edith Stiffier wed at the bride’s parents home The Kehr family sixth reunion near Oswego drew 101 relatives attendees included the Scarfoos Mullen Howard and the Kehr families Next year’s reunion moves to Milford at Cephas Culp’s home Wilbur Weyrick returns from Chicago Marion Stiffier remains bedbound O W Roberts travels for J W Farwell’s of Chicago
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Lewis Neff
J. C. Grady
Des Moines
B. F. Hoy
John Wingard
Chicago
Syracuse
Goshen
Iman Rookstool
Edith Stiffier
Kehr
John M. Kehr
Oswego
Martin Scarfoos
Solomon Mullen
Ira T. Howard
Clarence
Ira Kehr
Milford
Cephas Culp
Wilbur Weyrick
John Kemp
W. H. Ruffner
Washington
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Report OF Inquest
Wii
Colorado
Myrtle Cover
Central Union Telephone Company
la Junta
Edna Bremercamp
Home Telephone Office
Frank Fatino
Mrs. Gunness
Democrats
Democrat
Frank Brown
Wabash
Post Ofice Department
Thomas
Charles Hawkins
Fred L. Smith
Churubusco
Harlan
Fort Wayne
Percy Wilams
Peru
Bluffton
Woman's Home Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Colfax
Stoutly Denier
Murdocks
New York
Hord
Remington
Soldiers’ Reunion
Bayville
Cunningham Lot
Syracuse News
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