Colored man sentenced in grand larceny case
Arthur Hathaway, 24, colored, pleaded guilty in circuit court to grand larceny, sentenced to Jeffersonville reformatory for one to 14 years. He stole a wedding suit while staying at J. B. F. O’Leary’s home in Elkhart and was traced to Kalamazoo, Michigan. Hathaway claimed uncertainty about his name and age, offering 24 as a rough figure. police say he uses an alias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hathaway
Jeffersonville Reformatory
J. B. F. O'Leary
Elkhart
Hathaway
Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan
Unchanged Condition of Charles D Carroll Shot by Frank Howland
Charles D Carroll a railroader in Elkhart remains conscious at Ash hospital after Friday night shooting by Frank Howland. Doctors note resting easier with no blood poisoning yet and fear he may die even as custody remains for Howland and his wife. The case hinges on mistaken identity or jealousy claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Carroll
Elkhart
Frank Howland
Howland
Carroll
Ash
Former Elkhart County Boy-Lehman’s Life Tied to Peru
Riley Lehman, a former Elkhart County youth, came to Jefferson township for his uncle Enoch Miller’s funeral and then moved away about 25 years ago. He later taught in Miami county, engaged in various businesses, and for seven years has served as city editor of the Miami County Sentinel at Peru, earning a reputation as a capable editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Riley Lehman
Peru
Enoch Miller
Jefferson Township
Miami County
Miami County Sentinel
Former Goshen Bay resident seeks copy of The Democrat
James C. McCurdy of Philadelphia writes from Old Goshen Bay asking The Democrat be mailed to him so he can read the names of former companions. He left in 1864 and clerked at the post office under Postmaster W L Bivins and deputy W B Taylor with Schuyler Davis also on staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Goshen Bay
James C. McCurdy
Philadelphia
Democrat
W. L. Bivins
W. B. Taylor
Schuyler Davis
Graham and Morton Transport Ends Annual Passes
J S Morton president of Graham & Morton Transport announces the company will issue no more passes. He cites fear of the Hepburn law and notes the firm had a tradition of issuing annual passes to customers and employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham & Morton Transportation Company
J.S. Morton
Gary Bank to Open in New City July First
At Gary Indiana the J. W. Fieldhouse and the Snills of Elkhart plan to open the first bank in the new town around July 1. The project marks a key milestone as Gary develops its financial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
J. W. Fieldhouse
Snills of
Elkhart
Ind
Sheriff Destroys Looted Slot Machines in South Bend
Sheriff Schaefer of St. Joseph County destroyed about $2,000 worth of slot machines taken from various South Bend saloons since January 1. The action followed a crackdown on illegal gambling devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
St. Joseph County
South Bend
Lake Forest College Student Arrested in $5000 Lake Forest Burglaries
Richard O. Hoopes a Lake Forest College sophomore, broke into summer homes of Hobart Chatfield Taylor and Robert G McGann in Lake Forest hauling jewelry and bric-a-brac valued at 5000 dollars. He was nabbed while trying to pawn a diamond ring and a trunk of loot was found at his fraternity house. He offered no clear motive for the burglaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard O. Hoopes
Lake Forest College
Chicago
Hobart Chatfield- Taylor
Robert G.mcgann
Lake Forest
Hoopes
Ira C. Hoopes
Kokomo
Ind
New Paris
Rolling Prairie
Richard Hoopes
Chatfield-Taylor
McGann
BOYS' CORN CLUB OFFERS 3000 LIFE INSURANCE PRIZES
Trustees plan township meetings next week to recruit farmers' institute youths for a corn club. Prizes include ten dollars each plus a week at Purdue's corn school for the best ten ears. A $3000 life policy was left to Mrs Chappel and her child after Arthur J Chappel’s suicide, with other details of his financial troubles and arrestes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Purdue University
Locke
F. BE
Berlin
Nappanee
Union
John Sheets
Jackson
Elzza Leedy
New Paris
Olive
Noah Hby
Wakarusa
Harrison
Irwin Burns
Elkhart
Harvey Myers
Goshen
Clinton
S. A. Hoover
Benton
Thomas Jensen
Syracuse
Bango
J. F. Hauenstein
Concord
G. R. Page
Middebury
Victor Smith
Middlebury
Cleveland
Christian Powden
Arthur J. Chappel
Kendallville
Prohibition Convention Concludes with Silver Medal Contest
County prohibitionists met in the council chamber with forenoon business and officer elections. In the afternoon a silver medal contest featured Walter E. Bachman Grover Mishler of Elkhart Chloe Yoder Vida Hostetler Bernice Miller of Nappanee and Winifred Rood of Goshen. Grover Mishler won for speaking on Patriotic Sings of Temperance. Prof Burwell of Indianapolis gave an illustrated lecture and returns tonight. Judges were Robert Davenport Clinton township Aaron Simmons Goshen and William C. Work Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Chamber
Walter E. Bachman
Grover Mishler
Elkhart
Chloe Yoder
Vida Hostetler
Bernice Miller
Nappanee
Winifred Rood
Goshen
Prof
Burwell
Indianapolis
Third Annual Chautauqua Set for Elkhart July 25
The St Joseph Valley Chautauqua association re elected officers led by EB A Baker replacing Mrs M F Washburne as vice president and director. An auditorium for 6000 seats will be built on grounds donated by John McNaughton. The event runs July 25 to August 8 with speakers including Senator B F Tillman Governor J Frank Hanly and Dr Gunsaulus. Directors include Mrs I M Clark Mrs O C Hill D B Houseworth James A Bell Leander Anderson Wilson Roose and EB A Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Leander Anderson
Wilson Roose
Dr. C. M. Hisenbeiss
EB. A. Baker
Winona Interurban Bonds Planned for War Saw Peru Line
The Winona Interurban Railway Co plans to issue up to $2,000,000 in 5 percent bonds for its War saw Peru line still under construction. Warsaw to Peru spans 44 miles and bond issuance is set not to exceed $20,000 per mile, with subsidies of $115,000 approved to cover three years of interest. Goshen Warsaw 26 miles bonds already sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Interurban Railway Co
Warsaw-Peru
Warsaw
Peru
Goshen- Warsaw
Superior Court Injunction Case In St Joseph Elkhart
In the St Joseph Elkhart superior court injunction matter only one entry appeared. Each defendant moved that the complaint be paragraphed. No ruling was made and no answer has been noted. The case will be argued as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph-Elkhart
Illnesses Reported In Community Sick List
DeWitt Lash is critically ill and death is momentarily expected. Catherine Shrock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shrock, is dangerously ill with pneumonia. Dr. Wallace Beardsley of Elkhart is ill with pneumonia in Chicago. The son of Prof. and Mrs. Daniel Gerry of Parkside is ill with bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt Lash
Catherine
Arthur Shrock
Wallace Beardsley
Elkhart
Chicago
Daniel Gerry
Parkside
Enormous Earnings of Northern Indiana Railway 1904
The Electrical Railways of Indiana reports 1904 gross earnings of 341,939 for the Northern Indiana Railway Co. Net earnings total 116,068 with a surplus over interest charges of 66,063. The line's showing ranks among Indiana traction leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Railways of
Indiana
Chandlier Bros. & Co
Philadelphia
Northern Indiana Railway Co
Indiana Traction Lines
Goshen Visit by Warsaw Officials Led by Mayor Rigdon
Warsaw officials including Mayor Chas A Rigdon Marshal William Gainer Fire Chief Charles B Moon and councilmen Ashbury Cook Thomas J Nye John Gilliam John L Trish and others traveled to Goshen yesterday for a briefing and inspection of city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Warsaw
Chas. A. Rigdon
William Gainer
Charles B. Moon
John Grabner
Ashbury Cook
Thomas J. Nye
C. Gilliam
John L. Trish
Man Dies in Denver After Homestead Hunt
William Wilt formerly of Nappa nee died in a Denver hospital Sunday morning after joining homeseekers near Limon and taking up a claim later growing ill. Body to be brought to Nappanee for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
William Wilt
Nappanee
Denver
Col
Limon
Librarians Meet in South Bend Library
The Northern Indiana Library club held its regular meeting yesterday at the South Bend public library. The club in existence two years meets every two months at different libraries in its territory to exchange ideas and work methods. Mrs. Ella Heatwole of Goshen public library attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Library Club
South Bend
National Dairy Machine adds sheet metal department
The National Dairy Machine Co. will establish a sheet metal department and complete all related work at the factory. Previously this work was outsourced, but now six to eight additional workers will be added, raising total employment to about 65 with more hires anticipated as demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Dairy Machine Co
Death of Henry Culp Jr. in Union Township
Henry Culp Jr., 26, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Culp of Union township, died last Thursday in Tiskilwa Illinois of typhoid fever. Remains were returned for burial and funeral was held Monday at Nappanee with Rev D D Miller of Mulberry officiating. Interment followed at South Union cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry, Jr
Henry Culp
Union Township
Tiskilwa
Ill
Nappanee
D. D. Miller
Middlebury
South Union Cemetery
Minister urges social ostracism for divorce
Elkhart pastor Dr. J. W. Frazier of the Presbyterian church urged social ostracism for divorces not grounded in scripture. He cited adultery as Christ’s recognized reason and desertion as the other sanction Paul appears to allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
J. W. Frazier
Presbyterian Church
Eikhart
Christ
Paul
Ice price contracts spark grocers to demand fairness
The South Bend Tribune reports ice dealers have contracts with grocers butchers saloonists and druggists at 15 cents per hundred yet plan to charge private consumers 50 cents per hundred, matching last summer unless pressure increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
South Bend Tribune
Threats to Arrest Boys Over Shots at Church Windows
Complaints allege boys with slung shots shoot through windows of North Side Wells Memorial Lutheran church. Congregation members threaten legal action to stop the annoyance if the practice continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Wells Memorial Lutheran Church
For Sale Items Include Oak Sideboard and Brass Bed
Classified notice lists a large golden oak sideboard an iron and brass bed three wash stands and unused linoleum two yards wide. Name W A Hoops located at 21 213 S Fifth St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hoops
S. Fifth St
West Side Sees Trio Begin New Residences
Three new residences underway on the West Side with builders Samuel Cripe Isaac Stutsman and Jacob Keefer taking the projects forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Cripe
Isaac Stutsman
Jacob Keefer
Sanders Plans Addition to South Sixth Street Home
Harry M. Sanders announces plans to enlarge his residence on South Sixth Street by adding several rooms, reflecting a modest expansion project for his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Sanders
South Sixth Street
Elkhart County Medical Society Meets March Seventh
The Elkhart County Medical Society will hold a meeting Thursday evening March 7 in the office of Dr. D L Miller. Attendees include Ray Back W W Blough Mrs C Hoffman Mrs Edna J Hess Mrs C C Priine Harry Replogle and W Lon Tart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Back
W. W. Blough
C. Hoffman
Edna J. Hess
C. C. Priine
Harry Replogle
W. Lon- Tart
County Medical Society
Elkhart County Medical Society
D. L. Miller
Creatore ill in Chicago forces dates to be canceled
Italian band master Creatore Very is seriously ill in Chicago causing several concert dates in the current tour to be canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creatore Very
Sig Creatore
Chicago
For Rent West Half of Double House 212 East Washington
For rent west half of the double house at 212 East Washington street. Inquire at Elias Gortner's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Washington Street
Elias Gortner
Ministers Challenge Saloon License Renewal in Kendallville
Kendallville ministers file objections to cafe saloon owner Robert Fisher seeking renewal of his license. The dispute centers on public order concerns and community safety as officials weigh renewal terms. Local leaders urge enforcement of standards and compliance for continued operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Robert Fisher
Daughter born to Clyde Cripe family in Middlebury Twp
A daughter was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs Clyde Cripe of Middlebury township in a family update from the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Cripe
Middlebury Township
To Fight Street Opening Sparks North Side Meeting
North Side residents opposing the planned First Street opening convene a meeting tonight to organize opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
First Street
Mishawaka Bids Hot as Hatch & Sons Compete
W. W. Hatch & Sons bid on a large Mishawaka contract amid heavy competition. A special sales event at Hawks Hardware Co. is also underway, drawing attention in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Hawks Hardware. Co
Mayor Rigdon credited for 90 cent gas in Warsaw
Warsaw Mayor Rigdon earns credit for securing gas at 90 cents. Hawks Hardware Co promotes a ten dollars in gold contest tied to its big anniversary sale ending next Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigdon
Warsaw
Hawks Hardware Co
Local Notables Make Rounds In Nearby Towns
A string of brief notes records visits and movements of regional residents. Will Mitchell returns from Kendallville. B F Deah in Wabash on legal matters. Mrs. W W Stemm visits relatives in Warsaw. Mrs. Mary Waters travels to Warsaw to visit friends. Florence Edmands with Mrs. S A Edmands enjoy a day in Elk. A E Keith and Harold Keith visit friends in Elkhart. Valentine Yoder and C M Miller arrive from Hutchinson Kansas to visit relatives. Dr W W Wickham visits his daughter in South Bend. Burt Throckmorton leaves for Indianapolis Lafayette and other places. Mr and Mrs B M Kester depart for Chicago where they will reside. George J Bragg returns from Detroit and other points. Ira Stutsman and wife move into a North Main Street house. The Lehman and Whiteman families attend Enoch Miller's funeral then return home. State Senator A R Beardsley and Mrs Beardsley plan an extended southern trip from Indianapolis. Dr and Mrs W W Johnson arrive from Niles Michigan. she stays in Warsaw to visit friends. Nettie Miller returns home with her father M K Kreider from Longton Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Déah
Wabash
W. W. Stemm
Warsaw
Mary Waters
S. A. Edmands
Florence
Elkhart
A. E. Keith
Harold Keith
Valentine Yoder
C. M. Miller
Hutchinson
Kan
W. W. Johnson
Niles
Mich
Nettie Miller
Charles Gowing
Longton
M. K. Kreider
McCloud and Dillingham Obituaries Read in Indiana Mortuary Notice
McCloud Mrs Mitchell McCloud aged 57 died in Nappanee last Wednesday. Funeral at A B church Nappanee Friday with Rev J C Albright officiating. Interment Milford cemetery. Dillingham Ch S Dillingham 61 a Elkhart blacksmith died this morning of cancer. Wife and son Clifford Dillingham of South Bend survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCloud
Mitchell McCloud
Nappanee
A. B
J. C. Albright
Milford
Dillingham
Chas. S. Dillingham
Elkhart
Clifford Dillingham
South Bend
Death of Former Goshen Resident
Washington Wyland, long time Goshen-area resident, died aged 81. He left the county in 1857 and had been a German Brethren minister for many years. He married Rebecca Snyder in 1851 near Goshen. The family lived near Baintertown and were well known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Harlan
Iowa
Tribune
Washington Wyland
Rebecca Snyder
Odd Fellows
Baintertown
Lung Fever Cases Reported in Middlebury
Middlebury reports five serious cases of lung fever all among children. Three of the patients are listed as dangerous. The children are said to be offspring of Dr. A. L. Griffin and three others named Val Griner, Will Messner, and John Berkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
A. L. Griffin
Val Griner
Will Messner
John Berkley
Miss Marjorie Russ Accepts Two Substitute Posts
Miss Marjorie Russ has accepted two substitute teaching positions in the Chamberlain school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Russ
Chamberlain
Death of a Warsaw Civil War veteran at seventy six
A Warsaw citizen Daniel Bratt, a civil war veteran, died Tuesday at age 76. The town buzzed with talks of court matters or Hawks Hardware Co. sale prices, while Emily Murray of the Troubadour Amusement Co. performs Silas Marner at the Reformed church Thursday night. Hawks Hardware offers week long special prices with notices urging readers to inspect the bills. Tomorrow night the Troubadours perform at the Reformed church under the Woman's Musical club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Daniel Bratt
Superior Court
Hawks Hardware Co
Silas Marner
Emily Murray
Troubadour Amusement Co
Reformed Church
Troubadours
the Reformed Church
The
Woman's Musical Club
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Frank Hathaway
Maude Miller
Circuit Court—General Grist
Minnie M. Mathias
William H. Hessinger
Eugene T. Mathis
Fannie Lavake
Commissioners’ Court
Alice C. Stutz
Henry H. Beers
Circuit Court
Crcuit Court
Maude Gilbert
Ira Miller
Justice Whisler
Reform School
Conrad L. Landgreaver
Eli M. Davis
Court House
Goshen Realty
Bowser
Vorce
Alfred J. Knapp
Howard A. Haines
J. C. Fleming
Eva Sass
Henry E. Stephens
Norman Shigley
Chas
E. Paxson
Elizabeth Weber
John Beck
Indianapolis Saddlery Co
Geo. W. Gilbert
Mary McLaughlin
Mary
Ann Ulrich
Elkhart Mutual Life Ins. Asso
A. Elmer Manning
John H. DeBow
Oliver Crane
Ella B. Miller
Andrew J. Miller
Admr
Elizabeth Miller
Noyes Carriage Co
Southern Wheel Stock Co
A. Frank Tyler
Harden D. Markell
Moses Martindale
Charlotte E. Watson
Francis H
Helen M. Martindale
Charles Chokey
Charlotte J. Chokey
John M. Blocher
Adm
Geo. A. Zentz
Mary Heffner
Admx
J. M. Heffner
Laura Charpie
Wm. J. Charpie
Wm. D. Dalton
Mary B. Stauder
Francis E. Berlin
David Stahley
Wm. F. Neff
Henry Neff
Mary Kile
Albert S. Menaugh
Charles A. Yoder
Daniel S. Cripe
Clyde Yoder
Perry Yoder
A. Boeckelman
L. J. Brooks
Jason R. Brooks
C. T. Green
John H. Huggins
Charles T. Green
Mary E. Harrington
Elizabeth Weaver
Orville C. Puterbaugh
Earl W. Conrad
W. R. Ellis
Wm. H. Knickerbocker
Jane S. Mee
Harvey W. Kantz
Jacob W. Rine
Charles T. George
William T. George
William M. George
Jesse S. Stump
Elph. Stump
John W. Cummins
Francis C. Cummins
Fred C. Cummins
M. A. Demarest
W. S. Hazelton
James S. Dodge
Peter B. Yoder
John L. Yoder
Anna Mattingley
Josiah Miller
Abraham Hoover
Longcliff
Ziesel
Elias B. Moust
Vernon Hoke
Harrison Tp
Lizzie Lienhart
Carrol
Young Hoopes
Raffles
Illinois
Boys’ Corn Club
Osolo—Benj. Storer
Washington
Geo. H. Fisher
Bristol
York
Sherwinr
Fisher
Chappel
Hollinois
Will Mitchell
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