Court awards sums in several local suit actions
In Circuit Court judgments were entered for the Powers and Walker Casket Co. against Ira R. Kuhn for 202.60 and in the Cline v Gillett case for 132.40 to foreclose a mortgage. Receivership details included Strafford Maxon of the Elkhart National Bank ordered to report next Friday. Several cases were disposed, including dismissals, appeals reinstated, and a quiet title judgment for Lehman. Rosamond Reynolds was divorced from John Reynolds. licenses issued for Albert Ort and Alma Bauer. numerous real estate transfers filed in Elkhart and surrounding townships with prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Powers & Walker Casket Company
Ira R. Kuhn
Hattie S. Cline
George G. Gillett
Strafford Maxon
Elkhart Nat. Bank
Abram E. Masten
George Doll
Henry Butt
Jackson Township
David G. Lehman
Abner Stilson, Jr
Albert
Ort
Elkhart
Alma Bauer
William H. Burkett
Jesse Weaver
Eve Clay
Todd Knepple
Wakarusa
Jeremiah Bechtel
Olive Tp
Harvey Wise
John M. Blocher
Equit. B. & L. Asso
William Harvey
Henry Bowser
Carrie Hosack
Sarah Evelyn Stuck
John H. Lehman
John Hembling
Mary A. Thomas
Benj, Hembling
Marion C. Proctor
Charles G. Conn
Lemuel Dewart
Charles Payne
Concord
Harry Fidler
Charles F. Schaffer
Harry F. Krull
Isaac Leinbach
Harrison Tp
Frank J. Beck
Edwin H. Stevens
Charles W. Hatfield
Mary Griswold Flora
Schrab Yoder
Soldier
Specialty Case Conquits Stockholders Fight in Kendallville
A factory shutdown at Specialty Case Co in Kendallville sparked rumors of insolvency as creditors filed suit for claims. Officials cite coal shortage and internal stockholder dissension as causes while seeking a possible receiver. Leaders include C H Method as president James Joray as treasurer and W F Shaffer as secretary with 25 000 capital and about 13 000 paid in. About twenty workers are employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
L. Bodenhofer
Tio
Bodenhofer
Joray
Case Co
C. H. Method
James Joray
W. F. Shaffer
Ownership of Drug Store Dispute Settled in Probate Court
In Elkheart County a probate court determined ownership of the Bickel drug store tied to the late George D. Lint. The ruling states J J Lantz owns one half, J A Bickel & Co. one third, and the Lint estate one sixth with that portion to be sold by the estate administrator. Originally the trio held one third each before transfers altered stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lint
Troyer
Bickel
George D. Lint
J. J. Lantz
J. A. Bickel & Co
G. D. Lint
Elkhart County Loan and Trust Co
Geo. D. Lint
Daniel Anderson
Anderson
Lint and Lantz
Bickel & Co
Lint Estate
Haven for Tramps at Station No 15 Provokes Claim of Hold Up
Farmers along the route complain that waiting stations built by the Co. S. B. N. I. company are used by tramps. George Schuyler, a young man, claims he was held up by tramps in the house at station No. 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haven
Co. S. B. & N. I. Company
George Schuyler
Berry New Bookkeeper for Riley & Son Firm
George Berry has taken the bookkeeper position at Jas A. Riley & Son, previously held by Inez Foster who recently married Chester Owen. Berry is a son of James Berry of South Main Street, while A E Finney, who led spirit ualistic meetings, has gone to Elkhart to conduct similar services. A meeting was held last night at John H Lott's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Berry
Jas A. Riley & Son
Inez Foster
Chester Owen
Wister
Mr. Berry
James Berry
South Main Street
A. E. Finney
Elkhart
John H. Lott
Goshén people to attend Saratoga for G A R event
A note indicates many Goshén people plan trips to Saratoga in the fall for a Grand Army of the Republic event. The fragment mentions the gathering and anticipated attendance.
May Abandon Probate Court In Elkhart County
The probate court established by Judge Wilson in Elkhart County will be abandoned once the Superior Court in Elkhart is fully underway. The superior court will handle probate matters, reducing the need for a dedicated probate commissioner. Harry C. Wilson, George W. Farrell, and Daniel J. Troyer have served as commissioners, with the post paying about $600 annually. The court downsizing aims to place probate work under Judge Vanfleet and Judge Dodge as the docket shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Harry C. Wilson
Elkhart
Vanfleet
Elkhart County
Udge Ferrall
George W. Farrell
Dodge
Daniel J. Troyer
Farrell
Superior Court
Judge Dodge
Mortuary Records From Kosciusko County
Elizabeth Martin aged 80 died at her daughter’s home south of Nappanee in Kosciusko county. Funeral held today at Mt Taber church. Valentine Deisch aged 60 years died at his son Jacob Deisch’s home in Nappanee. Former Kosciusko resident and brother of Jacob Deisch the stock buyer now near Constantine Michigan.
Funeral of Mrs Chapman at Winona and Albany burial
The funeral services for Mrs Wilbur J Chapman were held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Chapman home in Winona with Dr Sol C Dickey and Rev Dr Montgomery officiating. The casket was taken to Goshen by inter urban car and then sent by Lake Shore train to Albany for burial where a service will also be held. Dr Chapman, already ill, is under severe strain and friends fear for his health as the family travels with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
Wilbur J. Chapman
Winona
Sol .C. Dickey
Montgomery
Warsaw Presbyterian Church
Goshen
Lake Shore
Albany
N. Y
Searsman
Will They Sue Over Bond Sale Controversy
The question of whether a lawsuit will be filed against the South Bend school board hinges on E M Campbell of Indianapolis. He offered to take the bonds and pay a $1000 premium after discovering the $75,000 four percent school bonds had been sold to a Cincinnati bond house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
E. M. Campbell
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
To Enumerate Again In South Bend City War Rant
Officials report serious mistakes in the city enumeration for South Bend and say a new complete enumeration is warranted. The move comes as authorities push to correct prior counting errors and ensure accurate urban totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Winona United Methodists Plan New Building at Lake Winona
The United States Methodist group in Winona plans erecting a new building at Lake Winona to mirror the completed nearby Presbyterian house. The project aims for about $40,000 in cost with funds being raised by subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Methodists of
United States
Winona’ Lake
Presbyterian
Vaudette Show Promises Classic Singers Tonight
Abe Berger presents a lively evening with favorites and the spiritual Holy City as guests audition a soulful program at the Vaudette tonight. The lineup includes Go shen and other local performers in a cultured, intimate setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Berger
Goshen
Holy City
Mishawaka Woman Drowned While Fishing on St Joe River
Mrs. Jacob Bowers and her son and nephew fished near the Coiry club when a large fish line tangled the boat. The boat flipped, trapping the woman under the fish gear. Her son freed the line, but she died in the water. The men were aided by nearby workers Lynn McKnight and Geary Schnell who helped bring them to shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe
Mishar
Jacob Bowers
Mishawaka Fron Zion City
Josepl Bowers
Bowers
Coiry Club
Ser
Mr. Bowers
Lynn McKnight
Geary Schnell
Elkhart Day at Woman's Club Recital Featured Penelope Operetta
The Woman's Musical Club held its year end recital at Irwin Opera House with Elkhart Day led by Miss Florence Davenport. Performers included Mrs. George Lehrman Misses Mabel McLaughlin Barbara Weliner Harvey Crawford Samuel Kepler C B Holmes and accompanist Mrs Myron C Dow Jr. The finale presented the operetta Penelope or the Milkman's Bride with Miss Marietta Moyer as Penelope delivering a creditable performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Musical Club
Irwin Opera House
Elkhart
Florence Davenport
George Lehrman
Mabel McLaughlin
Barbara Weliner
Harvey Crawford
Samuel Kepler
C.B. Holmes
Myron C. Dow Jr
Peneluyr
Marietta Meyer
Penelope
Pilcher
Alice
Harvey Cfhawford
Vosser
Grenadiers
Ae. Eee
E. Monroe Targart
Chalks
Matean
Sam
Croker
Mabel Philivier
Marietta Moyer
Commencement Exercises At St John’s School In Irwin
The Catholic school year closed with graduation exercises held in Irwin. A large crowd attended as 26 excellent numbers including songs, choruses, recitations and dialogues were presented. The program was interesting and attractive and the management is satisfied with the year’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s School
Irwin
Plymouth Woman Dies by Suicide After Crisis
Mrs. Leonard J. Hearn, 25, died in Plymouth from poison taken during a personal crisis. An earlier self destruction attempt Sunday was halted with prompt medical aid and she expressed intent to end her life, noting more poison. She cited domestic trouble as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Leonard J."hearn
Barnum and Bailey Circus Bypasses Parade in South Bend
Barnum and Bailey’s show opened in South Bend today and will move to Joliet Illinois tonight. Spectators hoping for a parade were disappointed as the big circus could not parade due to the 85-car load of paraphernalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Barnum: & Bailey’s Circus
Joliet
Barnum: & Bailey
Guardian named for Tommy Shea under reform school sentence
The Rev Father Fitzpatrick is named guardian for Tommy Shea who is under sentence to the boys reformatory. Authorities report the serious condition of his mother Mrs Bridget Welch Shea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzpatrick
Tommy Shea
Reformatory
Bridget
Welch Shea
More Wella supply at station may sink deeper
A brief note indicates additional Wella supply could cause the station to sink further, raising concerns about water levels and infrastructure impact. The bulletin underscores potential pressure on local resources and the need for monitoring to avoid flooding or damage.
Elkhart Barber Dies After Sudden Hemorrhage Fight
Frank E. Ghrist, 39, an Elkhart barber, died this morning from a cerebral hemorrhage while cleaning his shop on Tyler Avenue. He left a widow and three children. The town is abuzz over saloon conflict as the Saloonists Protection Association plans actions against remonstrators and promises boycotts and publicizing names as pressure mounts at the Goshen court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Ghrist
Elkhart
Christ
Tyler Avenue
Saloonists Protection Association
Hikhart
Third Ward
Clyde Weaver
Blue Front
Arthur E. Darling
Commissioners’ Court
Goshen
Darling
Clyde D. Weaver
Fred Pierce
Sunday Train Off First Big Four Time Cards
At Marion passenger station officials said new Big Four time cards have not been received but are expected soon. Once here there will be no Sunday trains as regular services were halted for nonpayment. Going forward only special Sunday excursion trains will operate on the Michigan division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Michigan Division
Power Plant Sale Talks Between Rail Line and South Bend Electric
Negotiations ongoing between Southern Michigan Railway and South Bend Electric for possible transfer of the Scottdale Michigan power house to the electric company. If completed the railway would shed its power equipment and buy power from South Bend Electric to operate its cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Michigan Railway Company
South Bend Electric. Company
Scottdale
Mich
Willl
South Bend Electric Company
Disgraced Texas student expelled after robbery at Winona
A Texas youth named Lake robbed a fellow student of $8 and left the money in his room at a Winona boarding house. He has been expelled from the school and sent home in disgrace, with the possibility of criminal prosecution still open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Lake
Texas
Murder case notes bills of exceptions in Albin Ludwig trial
In the murder case of Albin Ludwig, the former Elkharton, convicted at South Bend, the defendant filed bills of exceptions containing evidence in motion for a new trial. He has already entered on the serving of his life sentence at the prison, at Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin Ludwig
Elkharton
South Bend
Michigan City
Arrival of the Green Bugs In The Vicinity
Farmers in the vicinity acknowledge the unwelcome arrival of the feared green bugs. The pest presence signals possible crop damage and prompts attention from local agricultural authorities and growers.
Lemons Price Range Sparks Serious Market Talk
Amid fluctuating quotes from sources, lemon prices show a range from about 2.75 to 4.00 per crate with mentions of 3.76 and 35 per crate in scattered notes. The text reads as fragmented pricing chatter rather than a clear report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owhen
Meir
New Art Department Opens at Goshen College
Miss B Nellie Davis of this city has completed a course in Art at Chase's Art School New York City and has been engaged to lead the Art department at Goshen College Special attention will be given to training teachers for public schools Private lessons in mechanical perspective pen and ink opaque water color stencil block print and designing are offered Miss Davis earned honors in portrait work and design at Chase and is highly recommended by her instructors Her natural talent and training should make her a good teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Davis
Chase’s Art School
New York
Goshen College
Davis
Chase School
Come
Long Wait For Inheritance From Strange Will
News from Bloomington Illinois reports the will of Thomas Snell leaves a 2,000,000 estate to be inherited only when his youngest great grandchild turns 21. Heirs include Richard Snell Clinton Illinois Lena Dinsmore San Jose California Thornton Snell Hikhart banker Harry Snell Bloomington Illinois and seven children of a deceased brother in Kansas City Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Snell
Bloomington
Ill
Richard Snell
Clinton, Ill
Lena Dinsmore
San Jose
Cal
Thornton Snell
Hikhart
Harry Snell
Bloomington, Ill
Kansas City
Fort Leavenworth to reassign banker clerks to prison work
After July 1 the Fort Leavenworth prison will stop being called the bankers prison as former bankers in clerical roles move to prison labor. Justus L. Brodrick Wilson L. Collins and Walter Brown from Elkhart will be assigned real work in the prison proper, with Brodrick in the chief clerk’s office Brown in the store room and Collins in the custodian’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fort Leavenworth Military Reservation
Justus L. Brodrick
Wilson L. Collins
Walter Brown
Elkhart
Brodrick
Brown
Collins
Weybright Reunion At Old Homestead July Fourth
The Weybright family holds its annual home coming with religious services in the forenoon and a repast in the afternoon. An invitation extends to friends and neighbors to join at the old homestead with Grandma Weybright, nearly 91, for a day of reminiscences and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weybright
Grandma Weybright
Coroner Rules Death of Leo Lawinski Accidental
Coroner Clark of South Bend ruled that Leo Lawinski died from an accidental discharge of a .22 rifle. The 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs Konstantyn Lawinski died Sunday after a scuffle with Kasmier and Ladislaw Niezgodski when the rifle discharged. The two boys shared the same account given in police court and asserted the shooting was not intentional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
South Bend
Leo Lawinski
Konstantyn ‘Lawinski
Kasmier
Ladislaw Niezgodski
Lawinski
Elkhart Couples Tie Up In Michigan Matrimony Trip
Elkhart residents Wm Forrey 42 Oliver Beane 19 Edward Geiger 21 Orpha Young 18 John Stewart 18 and Anna Cooper 20 traveled to St. Joseph Michigan on an excursion train for marriage licenses. Cooper withdrew before the ceremony and Stewart remained single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Wm. Forrey
Oliver Beane
Edward L. Geiger
Orpha Young
John W. Stewart
Anna Cooper
St. Joseph
Mich
Grand Jury Asked by Prosecutor Talbot in South Bend
Prosecuting Attorney Talbot requests Judge Vanfleet appoint a special grand jury to investigate matters and handle criminal cases that would otherwise wait until September. Vanfleet will consider but doubts a grand jury could be called before September as the June term closes in a few weeks and the petit jury has been discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
South Bend
Vanfleet
Superior Court
Circuit Court
Train accident kills Grant Wolfinger in Cromwell
Grant Wolfinger, allegedly intoxicated, lay across the track at Cromwell as a B&O fast train, reportedly No 47, passed, severing his head and right arm from his body. The incident details describe a fatal stumble beside the rails and a decapitating and dismembering impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Wolfinger
Cromwell
Nose on the Grindstone display at Shoup & Kohler store
Bart Nymeyer showcases an effective window display titled Nose on the Grindstone at Shoup and Kohler store. He represents the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Nymeyer
Shoup & Kohler
Nymeyer
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Dunkards Prosperous at Manchester College Endowed
Manchester College in North Manchester, the largest educational institution run by the German Baptists Dunkards, has raised 22000 dollars to pay off debts and expand enrollment. The success mirrors Indiana college gains, and the group now supports further endowment subscriptions despite past opposition to higher education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkards
Manchester Callege
Manchester
Baptists
Indiana
Trengthened
Wreck Destroys Furniture. Recovered for Coppes Firm
A carload of furniture valued around 1800 dollars was wrecked on the Baltimore and Ohio near Chica to, then returned to Nappanee for Coppes Zook and Mutschler Co. The incident involves a loss of property and recovery for the local firm.
Death in California of Abraham Berkey
Abraham Berkey died in California after a bout with typhoid fever. His remains will be shipped to his former home in Wakarusa for burial or interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Berkey
California
Wakarusa
Convalescing Mrs Nora Keefer and Mrs Ralph Miller Improve
Sick list notes Mrs Nora Keefer of the West Side is convalescing and Mrs Ralph Miller is improving slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Keefer
Side
Ralph Miller
Elkhart Obits and Local News From 1882 Era
Twenty five years ago a citizen died at Elkhart aged 91. Wheat at 1.15, oats 50c, potatoes 1.75. Plumiey died on North Ninth. Slaughter and Gilmore dissolved a marble partnership. Seventh street growth trails new buildings. A daughter was born to Peter Seitz. Mayor Elliott at Republican convention faced assault charge, fined. Burglary on P M Henkel residence. loose change taken. Master Dartie Walker returned from Poughkeepsie to cheers from ~400 friends. High school graduates listed with names and music notes. Republican convention details with Baker resolution against Platter farm purchase. ticket and officials named. Various society notes: Nusbaum from Hast Lynn, Henkel, Birdie Martin, Minnie Wickham, Jessie Pample, Thurston Hahn, John Cook, Arthur Hart, Cora and Minnie Beckwith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
John Proctor
Elkhart
Samuel D. Plumiey
North Ninth Street
John B. Slaughter
John W. Gilmore
Seventh Street
Peter Seitz
Our City
Elliott
Gen. Hascall
P. M. Henkel
Henkel
Dartie Walker
Pough
Keepsie
N. Y
Dartie
Nellie * E
Cunningham
Absalom Stoud
Carrie Abbott
Florence Rush
Will H. Vesey
Melvin J. Nee
Morrice
Lucy Butterfield
Liz
Zie Gortner
Anna Beck
Florence Kerstetter
J. F. Blakemore
John H. Baker
Platter Farm
William ‘ C. Elliott
Milo
Haseall
Represen
Tative
C. F. Mosier
C. D. Sherwin
J. W. Kronk
G. W. Rich
L. B. Root
B. C. Dodge
D. H. Christopher
C. E. Thompson
J. W. Nusbaum
Hast Lynn
Lou Henkel
Iowa
Birdie Martin
Cora
Minnie
Beckwith
Pigeon
Cleveland
Curtis
Women gather at Winona Lake for interdenominational mission session
Several hundred women from the middle west attend the annual gathering at Winona Lake. Hosted by an interdenominational committee uniting missionary organizations across Baptist, Congregational, Christian, Presbyterian, Evangelical, Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed-Episcopal and Friends churches. The session continues through next Saturday with noted speakers on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Middle West
Winona Lake
Interdenominational Committee
Friends Churches
East Goshen Boy Returns After Missing to South Bend
Cornelius Adeline, a youth from East Goshen, disappeared from his father’s home and traveled to South Bend where he took a job at the Singer factory. He returned home that night and is understood not to remain there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Adeline
East Goshen
South Bend
Singer Factory
Births Report for Two City Families
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Samuel Silverman of this city at Epworth hospital in South Bend. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs G P Sallada of 208 Oak Ridge Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Silverman
Epworth Hospital
South Bend
Indiana Represented on Ten Standing Committees
C. W. Miller of Go Shen is named on the committee on state supervision as Indiana gains broad representation on the ten standing committees of the National Conference of Charities and Corrections.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saratoga
Mortuary Record
Society News
St. Paul's Church
Frank R. Flynn
Hilda Beatrice Doll
Edith Felton
Herbert Robinson
Ligonier
City
United Brethren Church
Daniel Robinson
Mrs. Robinson
Robinson
Harold V. Hutchinson
Marybelle Cissell
Fern Frederick
Middlebury
Barber
Elkhart Lipner
School: OF Art
Para
Boy
County
Supt
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