Warrants Sent to Chicago in Allen Bunko Case
Telegram from Chicago attorney Gilmore informs Sheriff Elliott that warrants and a complaint for the arrest of Talbott McNulty and Reynolds, who swindled Bunko Allen of Chicago out of 950, should be sent. Gov. Yates is expected to sign extradition papers. Elliott likely to travel to Chicago tomorrow.
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L. A. Gilmore
Chicago
Elliott
Talbott, McNulty
Reynolds
Bunko Allen
Chicaco
Elkhart
Gov. Yates
Indiana
Postmaster buys Cornell estate residence site on Sixth Street
Postmaster M A Cornell purchased the Cornell estate residence on Sixth Street north of Lincoln avenue for 1000 dollars and may build there. He also bought Byron W Cornell s share of the old Mid dlebury farm for 1000 dollars. The estate has been open since Dr Jacob Cornell s death 15 years ago to settle it. Leg Was Amputated. Edward Wagner the Wabash crossing victim had his left leg amputated between hip and knee yesterday. Surgeons Dre Sonsenich and Montgomery performed the operation. The limb was badly dis colored and blood poisoning was feared. Doctors hope for recovery.
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M. A. Cornell
Cornell
Sixth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Byron W. Cornell
Middlebury Township
Jacob Cornell
Edward Wagner
Wabash
Wakarusa
Dre. Sonsenich
Montgomery
Royal Alford Arrested on Provoke Charge in Granger
Royal Alford formerly of Goshen was arrested at Granger yesterday on a provoke charge filed by Samuel Inks. He was taken to South Bend for a hearing in Justice Calvert's court. Alford is known in Goshen as a trader of property.
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Royal Alford
Goshen
Granger
Samuel Inks
South Bend
Milford saloon keeper dries up a Pat Crowe style note
Charles Nees of Milford received a $75 demand letter modeled after Pat Crowe. He paid the money while Roy Miles Mackey and W C Davisson watched all night but no one appeared to collect it. Nearby, residents prepare for moves and local events unfold as court proceedings and marriages are noted.
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Charles Nees
Milford
Pat Crowe
Nees
Roy Miles
Mackey
W.C. Davisson
Indiana House Advances Multiple Bills in Fast Session
The Indiana House passed the South Head ecoarter bill and a primary election bill set for Thursday. Democrats failed to force reconsideration of the reformatory report as Republicans disputed senate amendments on the primary bill. The apportionment bill and a bill lowering the minimum teacher grade were approved, and the Barrett law repeal also passed while the Senate rejected an eight hour labor bill.
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Indianapolis
House
Senate
Indignation Over Christian Science Practice After Dr Sims Death
Public outcry grows over the death of Dr William Sims attributed to Christian Science treatment. Neighbors claim no illness was visible at home and a grand jury inquiry may follow. Details are guarded. only Christian Scientists were admitted to the sick room.
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HO Sims
Sims
Charles G. Sims
Elocutionary Contest Planned by Goshen WCTU
The Goshen W C T U plans a Demorest silver medal elocution contest for the near future with Mrs. C E Davis as contact at 619 South Seventh Street. D H Clymer, former solicitor for the Golden Times, leaves tonight for Shreveport Louisiana to join the Shreveport Times. Orville Simmons of Goshen is on the repertorial force. Clymer brings prior experience from California and the Topeka Advance.
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Goshen
C. E. Davis
South Seventh Street
D. H. Clymer
The
Golden Times
Shreveport
Louisiana
Shreveport Times
Orville Simmons
Mr. Clymer
California
Topeka Advance
Orphan Taken to Mishawaka From Currier Home
Irene Beaumont an eight year old orphan on trial at Mr and Mrs Edward Curriers home in this city was taken to the Orphans Home at Mishawaka this morning Mrs Currier is an invalid and cannot control the child who likes travel The orphan did not want to stay in Golden An expert barber from Krant Donal of Chicago was in town yesterday claiming the second best shaving record in the United States shaving 30 men in 32 minutes drawing attention from local barbers
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Mishawaka
Irene Beaumont
Edward Currier
Krant & Donal
Chicago
United States
Factory Employee Hart Hurt in Snowing Machine Incident
Hart Morris Pettigson son of Milton Pefsley employed at Goshen Sash and Door suffered a severe cut to his left hand while operating a snow machine this morning. Injuries not serious. Jerome Alderman’s hunting dog went missing yesterday. found today, relief felt. Alderman offered a liberal reward.
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Morris Pettig
Milton Pe Fsley
Goshen Sash and Door Company
Jerome Alderman
Mr. Alderman
Professor W. H. Sims Dies at Home
Professor W H Sims longtime Goshen educator and former Goshen Public Schools superintendent dies at 8 40 p m of Brights disease after Christian Science treatment. He had served as superintendent since 1884 and earlier led Greenfield Cambridge City and Wakarusa schools. He was active in the Presbyterian church and local educational associations.
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Thorntown
Boone County
National Normal University
Lebanon
Greenfield
Cambridge City
Goshen
Lima
10.C. F
Presbyterian Church
Warsaw Ladies Attend Duplicate Whist in Goshen Social
A party of Warsaw ladies visiting from Ligonier joined a Goshen house party at Hotel Goldsmith and Hotel Hascall for a duplicate whist evening. The event featured Mrs Alderman hosting and paired players including Mrs Rosenstock and Mrs Burkett, ending with a pleasant lunch. The Warsaw group returned home the next afternoon. A separate surprise party honored Mrs F A Walter on Wilkinson street with three guests before she heads to Wisconsin to join her husband.
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Ligonier
Warsaw
Goldsmith
Hotel Hascall
George
Alderman
F. A. Walter
Wilkinson Street
Local Professor James Sims Dies After Prolonged Illness
Professor James Sims died at 55 after Bright’s disease, kidney trouble and poor treatment. He faced a Christian Science dispute over care, leaving a wife a son and an adopted daughter Verna. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from South Fifth Street residence after a life of teaching in Indiana and Ohio.
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Sims
Wakarusa
M. K. Kreider
Kreider
Woods
Ft.Wayne
Mar
L. Vannuys
Chas. G. Sims
Verna Sims
Kirk man fish bill signs into law in Indiana notes
Legislative notes report the governor signing the Kirk man fish bill prohibiting dumping refuse into state streams. The Indianapolis Presse features a Vanfleet likeness. Senator Lindley's marriage law review resolution passes in the senate with applause.
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Kirkman
Indianapolis Presse
Representative Vanfleet
Lindley
Senate
Luck Turns for Wm Gross After Ohio Money Order
Wm Gross says his luck is improving after receiving a $2 money order from Ohio. He notes a 20 year old incident at Kolb & Gross lunchroom where he ate without paying and claims the firm is owed thousands from similar past dealings. He states he is ready to receive payments from anyone with such conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm Gross
Ohio
Kolb & Gross
William
Vanfleet Opposes Bill Against Christian Science Practice
Vanfleet and Mr Vanfiset spoke in the house yesterday opposing Senator Wood's anti Christian Science bill. He called the measure a medical monopoly and urged action to end what he called barbarous practice amid a Goshen Christian Scientist colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanfiset
Wood
Electric roads from Benton Harbor invest $110000 three lines
Over the past week three electric roads have incorporated from Benton Harbor with a combined capital of $110,000. The Kala mazoo & Lake Michigan railway company takes $69,000, the Lake Shore railway $25,000, and the Lake Michigan & Eastern railway $25,000.
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Benton Harbor
Kalamazoo & Lake Michigan Railway Company
Lake Shore Railway
Lake Michigan & Eastern Railway
Legislators Return From Indianapolis After Adjournment
Representatives Mummert and Van Fleet and Senator E A Dausman will return from Indianapolis next week after the legislature adjourns. They report a pleasant time at the state capitol. Note teachers in the public school who served under Prof Sims should meet in the council chamber at 7 30 tonight.
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Mummert
Vanfleet
E. A. Dausman
Indianapolis
State Capitol
Prof Sims
Jules Levy Plays Coliseum in Chicago Amid Creditors
Cornetist Jules Levy, once forced out of Elkhart by creditors, performs at the Coliseum in Chicago. The touring musician continues his career despite financial pressures as fans attend the engagement.
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Jules Levy
Elkhart
The
Coliseum
Chicago
Obituaries and a Prohibition Campaign In Elkhart County
Obituaries note the deaths of Suurtz Cyrenius Shultz 42, Sortz George Usury 50, Swartz Margaret 75, and Brown William C. 82 with survivors and burial details. A National Observance reports the Inaugural meeting of the Prohibition party aimed at funding literature, organizing new territory, and expanding outreach, with speeches by Rev. Alex McLaughlin and J. J. Crowe and music by Miss Garber.
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Sortz
George Usury Sortz
Elkhart
Swartz
Margaret Swartz
Brown
Wiliam C. Brown
Walter Brown
Toledo
Quver W. Stewart
Prohibition Party
Alex. McLaughlin
J. J. Crowe
Meeting Shapes Franchises for Elkhart Electric
The South Bend Times reports a secret Sunday gathering of capitalists prepared a franchise for a new Elkhart electric lighting company to be voted on Wednesday night and a plan to contest in South Bend. Lup Miller defends his support for Vern Miller's children, stating he has aided them and criticizes the mother’s duties.
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J. McM. Smith
South Bend
Niles
the Times
Elkhart
Letters From California Describe Arcadia Visit and Snowfall
A morning note from Mrs. Chas. W. Miller and Mrs. J. W. Egbert reports safe California arrival and a pleasant trip despite Arizona crossing. They send a flower from Santa Monica Hotel Arcadia and joke about snow while others enjoy warmer air. North Manchester couple Alva Baer and Mrs Shively were arrested in Fairmount for bigamy and returned to North Manchester. neighbors in North Manchester, both already married, eloped and wed in Anderson last week.
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Chas. W. Miller
J. W. Egbert
Hotel
Arcadia
Santa Monica
Cal
Arizona
North Manchester
Alva Baer
Shively
Fairmount
Sepa’atory
Baer
Anderson
Cold Weather Harsh on Poor in Freezing Snap
The cold snap began yesterday and chills the poor with fuel shortage as temperatures drop below zero. Last night a biting March wind drove pedestrians indoors and thermometers read around 2 degrees below zero this morning.
Resignations and funeral notices mix with local events
Rev Brandt resigns as pastor at Valparaiso to join the lecture field noted for success. Wakarusa schools closed after Prof Sims death with Noah Eby considering successors. Coroner Nisenbeiss examines Wagner-Doering case witnesses. South Bend and Mishawaka audiences heard revivalist Karl Keck as Goshen delegates attend. Dr Stage of 1290S Me in street listed.
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Joho L. Brandt
Christian Church
Valparaiso
Brandt
Goshen
W. H. Sims
Noah Eby
Prof. Sims
South Bend Limes
Karl Keck
Mishawaka
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Anthony C. Hunt
Nappanee
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Bert Stover
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Gosden
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Frank
Wolfe
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Elliiott
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Fred Vallance
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Henry Hazel
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Ira Hostetter
Charles Dinehart
Olive
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Chas. W. Ogood
Ida A. Gagood
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Freeda Statesman
Henry Himebaugh
Plymouth Rock
Bert Smith
Yount
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Ollie Walker
LaPorte
J. N. Trump
South Mainstreet
Trump
Clarence Swihart
Cephas Miller
Schoup & Kohler
the People's Tailors
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Bright
Christian Science
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Gisben
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William H. Sims
Clinton County
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Glasgow
Scotland
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James Sims
Cincinnati
LaFayette
William G. Sims
Bill
Electric Railways
Jules
Mortuary Record
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South Bend Times
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Democrat
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