Carroll Alive as Case Dragged Through Jail Watch
Charles D. Carroll, shot three times by Frank Howland, remains alive at Ash Hospital but gravely ill from peritonitis. Howland and his wife, detained in county jail, face possible murder charges as investigators seek the full truth of the confrontation at 515 East Lincoln Avenue.
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Charles D. Carroll
Frank Howland
Howland
East
Lincoln Avenue
Ash Hospital
Carroll
Marquette
Mich
Michigan
Death of Aged Citizen Enoch Miller at 78
Enoch Miller died yesterday morning at 3 o clock at his son Benj Miller’s Cottage avenue home at age 78 following a paralytic stroke two weeks earlier. Born January 8 1829 in Holmes county Ohio he moved to Indiana in 1848 and later to Jefferson township before settling in the city. Surviving are five sons and two daughters including Benjamin D L and Guy Miller Oscar in Kentucky and Mrs Lydia Jeffries and Mrs Albert Frame of Nebraska. Funeral Tuesday at 10 am in the German Baptist church corner Clinton and Fifth with Elder I L Berkey officiating burial in Pine Creek cemetery Jefferson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch Miller
Benj, Miller
Cottage Avenue
Mr. Miller
Holmes County
Indiana
Miami County
Elizabeth Lehman
Jefferson Township
Miller
Benjamin
D. L
Guy Miller
Oscar
Kentucky
City Council Sets Bid for Pur Street Pavement Contract
Tonight the council aims to award the paving job on Pur Street from Main to Tenth. Several bidders submit proposals. Property owners along the route favor Metropolitan block, already tested locally as satisfactory.
Share of the farmer's wife sparks brief remark at institute
At a South Bend farmers' institute on February 27 the question box yielded a query about the farmer's wife share. When the chairman asked for an answer a lady responded that if the farmer died she would receive one third, but if he lived she would get nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
South Bend
Haines
Benton Harbor man arraigned in Denver on double murder charge
Ben Wright of Benton Harbor Mich was arraigned in Denver Colo Saturday for the murder of his wife and daughter. He pleaded not guilty and was held for trial in district court with a likely April 16 start. Wright rejects his confession and claims innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wright
Benton, Harbor
Mich
Denver
Col
Wright
Rails to be laid for Goshen Syracuse trolley line
Rail shipments from Chicago arrive for the Goshen Syracuse trolley project with plans to lay tracks through Turkey Creek township before the March 14 subsidy deadline of ten thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen- Syracuse
Chicago
Turkey Reek Township
Adjustment of Loss Settled for Milford Resident
President Whitehead and Secretary Hoover of the Farmers' Mutual Aid Association of Elkhart county adjusted the loss of Edward Haab of Milford on his dwelling which burned last week. Haab was allowed the full insurance claim of 660 dollars.
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Whitehead
Hoover
Farmers’ Mutual Aid Association
Elkhart County
Edward Haab
Milford
Haab
Rails Bought for Extension to Elkhart
H. E. Bucklen has contracted for rails to extend the line from Middlebury to Elkhart. The project awaits favorable weather and material availability before construction can begin, according to the Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bucklen
Middlebury
Elkhart
Syracuse Greys Join Interurban League
Syracuse Greys enter the N I M interurban league as editor J W Messimore of the Syracuse Register predicts a season win. Millwood rates cards at 75 cents per card, Brooks reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millwood
Brooks
Senate Rejects Dryer for LaGrange Postmaster
In secret session Friday night the Indiana Senate rejected R. P. Dryer’s nomination to be postmaster at LaGrange. The move followed claims Representative Gilhams of the Twelfth district was not spared a square deal and that he should name the postmaster. Dryer may hold the office until a fresh appointment is made, with Gilhams pledging not to renew McDonald’s nomination until after Congress adjourns.
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Senate
Ronnie P. Dryer
P. M
Lagrange
R. P. Dryer
Ind
Dryer
Gilliams
Gilhams
E. G. McDonald
Posmaster
Cortelyou
Indiana
McDonald
Congress
Washington
Warsaw South Bend Service to run five daily through trips
The Warsaw Union reports a directors' meeting in South Bend with Winona Interurban manager Harry S. Dickey. They plan five through trips daily, each in one hour fifty minutes, replacing the Goshen car swap to cut travel from three hours. Northern Indiana officials plan better cars and power, aiming for faster service by mid month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Warsaw Union
South Bend
Harry S. Dickey
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Goshen
Indiana
Murder Suspect Harter Caught in Chicago
Beaver Falls sheriff travels through Elkhart with prisoner Harter wanted for murder in Pennsylvania. Harter, ex Lake Shore fireman, reportedly lived in Goshen. No details available here on the crime or the suspect.
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Lake Shore
Chicago
Beaver Falls
Elkhart
Harter
Pennsylvania
Goshen
Obituaries from Elkhart Chronicle
MUZILLO Mrs John Muzillo 45 died in Elkhart of cancer after an operation in Chicago last year. Survived by husband and two children. brothers Peter Bonsigala of this city and Philip Bonsigala of Chicago. sister in Italy. JOHNSON John L Johnson 55 died in Elkhart of pneumonia. Survived by four sons Emil, Arthur, Walter and Elmer.
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Muzillo
John Muzillo
Elkhart
Chicago
Peter Bonsigala
Philip Bonsigala
Italy
Johnson
John L. Johnson
Emil
Arthur
Walter
Elmer
Miss Murray Troupe Tours West With Troubadour Orchestra
Miss Murray and the Troubadour String Orchestra have toured four seasons, touring widely in Illinois Michigan Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska and the Dakotas. The program promises pleasure with readings sketches and monologues alongside violin harp and flute solos duets and quartets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Troubadour String Orchestra
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nebraska
Dakotas
Hawks Hardware sale offers Winslow Roller Skates at reduced prices
Two boys hunting muskrats near the Decatur cemetery found a murdered infant girl under a creek bridge. authorities say she was choked to death. Tomorrow from 1 to 2 PM Hawks Hardware Co will offer Winslow Roller Skates at sale prices: boxwood wheels 92 cents, steel wheels 1.07.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Hawks Hardware Co
Hawks Hardware Big Hand Saw Sale Notice
Men and boys are urged to visit Hawks Hardware Co for a major hand saw sale featuring discounted prices and a selection of durability tested tools. The event highlights value for carpentry and DIY projects with limited time offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
March Court Opens in Elkhart Circuit Court
The March term of the Elkhart circuit court convened with a crowded room of attorneys. Dockets show criminal matters light, civil docket typical, and the grand jury yet to be called. Probate business and estate filings dominated a busy session, including guardianships and a paternity case settled by marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Troyer
Local Court Notes on Ditch Petition Bonds and Partitions
The report covers the BE Dickerhoff et al. owe 1600 dollars and Jacob P Sanders 150 dollars. Abner Holdeman Mary Bentler ditch petition drainage ordered with John L Cooper to file a 2000 dollar bond. Commissioner discharged in Moses B Wyland Leander Anderson partition case. Surviving partnership D E Bigam Son closed. Mary M Needler vs Abraham Cripe estate judgment for 74.50 to plaintiff. Lawrence E Sleeper Willard F Wilder sue Carl Simonton in three mechanics lien cases. two filed by Wilder. An order requires all receivers and commissioners to report as in last term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Otis Rick
Goshen
Minnie May Rhinesmith
Chester R. Livengood
Elkhart
Grace M. Turner
Walter C. Daum
Grace M. Swartz
Charles Parks
Viola May Hardesty
Circuit Court
Margaret Davis
Harriet Davis
Horace C. Hewitt
C. H. Maloney
Indiana By. Co
Chas. F. Widner
Jessie L. Monschein
Carrie I. Louthan
Stephen H. Louthan
al Eleo
Carrie Eleo
Anna McFillan
Byron N. Cornell
Holland Radiator Co
Katherine M. Roys
The
Novelty Iron Co
Francis M. Ihrig
Benj
Schaffer
Clara Collmer
Dickerhoff
Delton Banker-Preacher Ezra Morehouse Kidnapping Attempt
Ezra Morehouse, Delton banker preacher, abducted his two baby girls from their home and raced across Michigan and Indiana in a desperate bid to reach safety. The car stalled near the state line. Detective Downey captured Morehouse and recovered the children in Lima. Both men face prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delton
Mich
Ezra Morehouse
Michigan
Indiana
Sturgis
Morehouse
Shea
Lima
Downey
Kalamazoo
Felty Blough Dies After Interurban Car Accident
Clearspring township resident Felty Blough of LaGrange county died after injuries from a Marshall Michigan accident last Thursday. His sons Noah and Henry rushed to Marshall as details remained unclear. Blough was a prominent local figure with extensive real estate interests and links to Goshen and Elkhart county.
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Valentine
Felty
Blough
Clearspring
Lagrange County
Marshall
Mich
Lagrange
Noah
Henry
Goshen
Elkhart County
Matilda Jacobs
Jacob Swartz
Edward L. Kerstetter
Julia Kerstetter
Kohler
Keaton
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Woman's Reformatory
Indianapolis
Zeigler Sells Residence at Seventh and Purl Streets
Fred D. Zeigler sold his residence at the corner of Seventh and Purl streets to Joseph Gallagher for four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Zeigler
Seventh and
Purl Streets
Joseph Gallagher
Hawks Hardware Plans One‑Hour Adze Eye Hammer Sale
Tomorrow evening from seven to eight Hawks Hardware Co. will sell a guaranteed Adze Eye Bell Faced Nail Hammer with claw at 31 cents each, down from 50 cents, while stocks last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
Dairy Machinery Spreads on Elkhart County Farms
Elkhart County dairy farming expands with machinery adoption led by cream separators now totaling over 500 countywide. Harrison township shows the highest count with about 150 separators as dairying becomes a key specialty and closer ties form between producers and city buyers.
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Elkhart County
Harrison Township
Indiana
Thankful note from D Jack Stutsman
Expressing heartfelt thanks for kindnesses during his wife’s sickness and after her death. Appreciation includes many floral offerings from neighbors and friends.
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Jack Stutsman
Goshen councilmen visit Kendallville for new city building tips
Investigating in Goshen Councilmen Wright Weingart and Rinebolt of Kendallville arrive today to learn about plans and guidance for a proposed new city building in Kendallville.
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Wright
Weingart
Rinebolt
Kendallville
Tye Bell Faced Nail Hammer at Bargain Price
Tye Bell faced nail hammer listed as a regular 60 cent item now offered at 31 cents. This limited sale highlights a notable discount on a common hardware tool.
Lawyers named to defend injunction case in St Joseph Elkhart
Six Elkhart lawyers Vanfleet Turner State Harman and Hile Baker were appointed to represent defendants in the injunction action opposing the St Joseph Elkhart line. They will serve at county expense. Commissioners met in March term and will review the auditor and treasurer books this afternoon while bills are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Vanfleet
Perry L. Turner
J. H. State
James L. Harman
Hile & Baker
Elkhart
St. Joseph-Elkhart
Would Annex Waterford to Goshen Petition Circulated
A petition to annex Waterford to Goshen is being circulated by A. F. Blosser and J. H. Violett. The effort began after the Chicago New York ten hour line was announced to touch the area.
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Waterford
Goshen
A. F. Blosser
J. H. Violett
New York
Birth and death notice for Lavora Spotts Stutsman
Lavora Spotts-Stutsman born near Uniontown Ohio September 20 1868 died February 27 1907 aged 28 years five months and seven days. Her parents moved to Elkhart Indiana as an infant where she lived until her 1888 marriage to D J Stutsman and resided in Goshen and vicinity since. She leaves her husband mother one sister Mrs J D Keely and one half sister Mrs Jennie Motts along with relatives and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Keely
Elkhart
Jennie Motts
Akron
Stutsman
Visiting Pastor Delivers Speech at Local Lutheran Auction
Rev Luther J Smith of Roseville Ohio preached to a large attentive audience at First English Lutheran yesterday morning and evening. Smith a prominent minister in the English District Synod of Ohio has served Roseville for ten years. A congregational meeting is set for Wednesday evening March 18 to vote on extending him a call as pastor. Attendees were impressed by his sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther J. Smith
Roseville
Smith
Ohio
Creosote Fire Reported At Cyrus Heidloff Home
Firemen attended Cyrus Heidloff's residence this afternoon after smoke was seen around the chimney. Creosote burning under the roof near the chimney was identified as the source of the smoke.
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Cyrus Heidloff
Sen
No Interest at Michigan City in Northern Indiana League
The Michigan City Evening News reports no local interest in baseball and notes the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan League must be perfected without Michigan City. League managers will convene in Goshen on March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Miss Minercia Reith Becomes Hawks Hardware Stenographer
Miss Minercia Reith has accepted the position of stenographer in the Hawks Hardware Co. office succeeding Mrs. Helen B. England who has joined the Banta Furniture Co in a similar role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minercia Reith
Hawks Hardware Co
Helen B. England
Banta Furniture Co
Birth Announcements Highlight Local Families
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Sears Gardner. A son was born to Mr and Mrs David Plant Saturday night. Mrs George Ecklebarger of Canak street Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Gardner
David Plant
George Ecklebarger
Canak Street
Post Office Lobby Hours Expanded in Goshen
The Goshen post office lobby will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays to serve residents with box rentals and improved access. News brief notes opening hours for local patrons.
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Goshen Post Office
For Rent Four New Furnished Sleeping Rooms
Four large and newly furnished sleeping rooms available for rent at 212 North Main Street. Call for details and viewing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main ‘Street
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Grand Rapids
Warsaw-South Bend
Mortuary Record
Woman's Musical Club
March Court
Petit Jury
Wiltfong
Waterford Mills
Viola Viola Nichols
John Kreider
Dunlaps
Kreider
Sheriff's Office
Reform School
Juvenil Court
Justice Whisler
Oak Ridge Cemetery
E. Hardesty
Parks
Lawrence E. Sleeper
Willard F. Wilder
Carl Simonton
Wilder Filing
Felty” Blough
Marshall, Mich
A. M. Farrell
C. C
Vanfleet
Turner
State, Harman and
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