New Case Against Cobb Charged With Failure to Account
Prosecutor Burris will file a new criminal case against George S. Cobb former Elkhart township trustee. He faces failure to account and pay over funds. The prior embezzlement case remains pending in Elkhart Superior Court. Deahl & Deahl E A Dausman and William H Charnley defend Cobb. Gordon Latta to sign the affidavit. Several cases cleared from the docket and real estate transfers are listed, with judgments in two estate-related suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bur Tis
George S. Cobb
Elkhart Township
Cobb
Elkhart
Deahl & Deahl
E. A. Dausman
William H. Charnley
Burris
Davis & Schaefer
Gordon Latta
Death Comes in Fall at Riley Home
The one year old Thomas Heefner Riley, son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Riley, died after nurse Hilda Magnuson fell with him on the front stairs at Fifth and Washington streets at 7:30 this morning. Miss Magnuson and the infant were injured. doctors declared the baby dead and the nurse bruised. The fall was blamed on a nail catching in the carpet. no blame attached to the girl. Magnuson, a Swede employed by the Riley family, had a sister in Elkhart and her parents in Sweden. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Riley
Thomas Heefner Riley
George A. Riley
Hilda Magnuson
Riley
Fifth
Washington Streets
Miss Magnuson
Sweden
Elkhart
Discovery by E W Hawks Provides City Water During Freshet
Timely action by E. W. Hawks of Hawks Furniture Co. supplied emergency water when the city plant failed. Connections from Hawks private plant to city mains were installed and pumps activated, achieving 65 pounds pressure from the hydraulic canal, demonstrating a feasible backup for fire protection and routine needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuy
E. W. Hawks
Hawks Purniture Co
Hawks
Mortuary Record Walter Elly Catherine Walter Dies
Miss Elly Catherine Walter died at her WarSaw residence after a brief illness. Acute gastritis listed as the cause. She was born December 20, 1864 and is survived by five brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Elly Catherine Walter
Warsaw
Boy Witnesses Plunder Found In Old Mill Sack
Clyde Zimmerman a seven year old boy testifies at Wawaka about the discovery of stolen items from the French car Moto Bloc. Following Ammerman’s lead the search party located a sawdust pile in an old mill where a night shirt concealed a gun and camera. A second camera was later uncovered, with the rest of the loot still missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Zmmmerman
Wawaka
Moto Bloc
Ammerman
Zimmerman
Tire pantie incident in Buena Vista terrace Chicago
Mrs Arthur Allen and her sister Miss Kalye Main sisters of Mrs W H Winship of Elkhart were central figures in a tire pantie incident at the Buena Vista terrace apartments 1631 1587 Montrose avenue Chicago. They were half carried from their apartments on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Allen
Kalye Main
W. H. Winship
Elkhart
Buena Vista Terrace
Montrose Avenue
Chicago
Chipman Purchases Residence at 61d South Seventh Street
kK D Chipman will occupy Claude Cornell’s residence at 61d South Seventh Street as his home on May 1. The property drew $3,000 in consideration. Cornell built the residence last summer. Cornell has not decided on future plans but may engage in business locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kk. D. Chipman
Claude Cornell
South Seventh Street
Cornell
Indy
Mennonite Conference Draws Delegates to Georgetown Ohio
About 50 Mennonite church members from Indiana and Southern Michigan departed for Georgetown Ohio to attend the annual Mennonite conference lasting a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Michigan
Georgetown
Odd Fellows Banquet At Dikhart Draws Hundreds
About 400 Odd Fellows attended a banquet last night in Dikhart. Several were from Goshen, reflecting strong local participation in the fraternal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dikhart
Goshen
Fourth Lecture Tonight On The Christ Of Today
The Luther League of the First English Lutheran church presents the fourth lecture in a series at the church tonight by Rev. Lloyd W Steckel pastor of the Mishawaka church. The talk titled The Christ of Today will address contemporary views of Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd W. Steckel
Luther League
Mishawaka
Mr. Steck
Lecture Series Attracts Free Public Attendance
El is an able young man and fluent speaker and his lecture will be an instructive one. The public is cordially invited to attend this lecture, which is free. The course of lectures has been received with favor by the members and friends of the church and all who have been in attendance have been greatly profited by them. The first was given by Rev. W. J. Becker of Nappanee, the second by Rev. C. A. Dennig of South Bend, and the third by Rev. N. Thompson of Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Becker
Nappanee
C. A. Dennig
South Bend
N. Thompson
Syracuse
Death of an Aged Man William Rentfrow at Noon
William Rentfrow died at 12 o'clock today at the home of C. B. Siiver at 320 South Main Street. Born near Dayton, Ohio, he was 8 years, 11 months and 22 days old. He moved here in the early 60s and worked at Barns machine shop, later at Evans livery barn for 30 years. His wife, son, and one daughter are dead. a daughter may live in Minneapolis. Several relatives reside near Syracuse. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rentfrow
C. B. Siiver
South Main Street
Mr. Rentfrow
Dayton
Violett House
George D. Evans
Geo. Evans
Evans Livery Barn
Minneapolis
Viccinity
Syracuse
Anarchist Letter Disturbs Wawaka Residents
Sheriff Stanley of Noble county holds the “Blank Hand” letter from Jersey City to Constable Lyman Thompson of Wawaka. It demands $150 be sent to a New York address under threat to blow up the town. Labeled Anarchist, the foreign handwriting caused fear among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Noble County
Jersey City
N. J
Lyman Thompson
Wawaka
New York
Warsaw minister finds 54 marble gamblers crowding street
A Warsaw minister, carrying a church notice, encountered 7 to 15 year old boys playing marbles. He investigated and identified 54 boys as gamblers, then sought a police officer for help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Former Goshen Man George Sloat Dies in Oklahoma
George Sloat, once a Goshen resident, died at Lonewolf Oklahoma. Unmarried, he held substantial property from a government land claim acquired years ago. In Goshen he lived with Jacob Shank and his sister Mrs. J J Richcreek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
George Sloat
Goshen
Lonewolf
Okla
Jacob Shank
J. J. Richcreek
Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Bale
Mr and Mrs O W Bale express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during their mother’s illness and passing. They also thank for the many beautiful flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Bale
Miller Optimistic On Chicago New York Air Line
A. C. Miller, president of the Chicago New York Air Line, issued a public statement through Chicago newspapers expressing firm optimism that the railroad will be built. He outlined positive prospects and the project’s progress toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
A. C. Miller
Chicago-New York Air Line
Chicago
Practicing Fire Drill Among Goshen Students
Goshen public schools report daily fire drill practice by students and staff as part of ongoing safety routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Flood Work Continues As Elkhart Faces Delayed Rehousing
Large force of workers fortifies head gates at Elkhart dam and the St Joseph river bridge with sandbags and stone to counter rising water. Flooded residents cannot return for a week or more as damage remains severe and the Big Four repairs Washouts reopening the Goshen to Elkhart road. Niles also reports continued high water troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Elkhart Dam
St. Joseph River
Big Four Company
Goshen
Niles
Delegates Instructed Against Elkhart Man Conn Nomination
Plymouth dispatch reports Marshall county delegates from Bourbon township were instructed not to vote for Col C G Conn for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Marshall county is expected to give its solid vote to Mar shall. Delegates oppose Metsker who promotes Conn. They label Conn a gold Democrat in 1896 and 1900, elected to Congress in 1892 but refused renomination in 1904, helping keep the Thirteenth district Republican since.
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Elkhart
Plymouth
Col. C. G. Conn
Marshall County
Bourbon Township
Conn
Marshall
Metsker
Plymouth Democrat
Trouble in Baugo School Grounds Assault
Jacob Coconowar of Baugo township attacked a teacher on school grounds February twenty ninth over a disciplinary matter involving his daughter. In Elkhart Justice Brumbaugh's court he pleaded guilty and paid fine and costs totaling fourteen dollars, expressing regret and noting the long friendship with Harley Holden, the injured teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Coconowar
Baugo Township
Harley M. Holden
Coconowar
Brumbaugh
Elkhart
Holden
Leesburg Man Appeals to State Supreme Court Costs Raised
Liquor license remonstrators in Kosciusko County were assessed 10 cents each to cover costs in the appeal by a Leesburg man who pursued the issue to the state supreme court. The petitioner had no property, so the remonstrators were required to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Leesburg
Judgment Against Wallace in Durand Circus Wreck Case
Valparaiso superior court awarded $2,000 against B. hk. Wallace a Peru circus magnate. Thompson administrator of the S. Thompson estate, was killed in the Wallace circus wreck at Durand Michigan on the Grand Trunk road years ago. Relatives sued Wallace seeking $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Valparaiso
B. E. Thompson
S.thompson
B. Hk. Wallace
Peru
Thompson
Durand
Mieh
Grand Trunk Road
Death of Lagrange County Citizen
Alton Miller of Shore in Lagrange county died yesterday at 30. He leaves a wife and four children. Miller ran a substantial poultry business and was very successful. He was brother in law to J J Hostetler of Parkside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange County
Alton Miller
Shore
Miller
J. J. Hostetler
Parkside
Conn Gets Delegates in Porter County for Conn Governor
Democrats of Porter County designate seven delegates to back Charles G. Conn of Elkhart at the state convention. Conn is expected to lead a strong campaign for the Tenth district delegation. Latest designs in carpets and rugs at Smith-Clark Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn
Porter County
Charles G. Conn
Elkhart
Smith-Clark Co
Claims Diverge Among Miller Watson Republican Nominees
Conflicting delegate tallies mark a split among Charles W. Miller and James E. Watson supporters for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Miller backers claim 789 delegates with 348 for Miller. Watson backers report 804 delegates with 450 for Watson in the Sixth district. Other contenders seek momentum as neutral counties report progress. focus centers on St. Joseph and Allen counties with 40 delegates each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Miller
James E. Watson
Chas. W. Miller
Wilson Roose
Denison Hotel
Mr. Miller
John K. Gowdy
Mr. Watson
Taylor
Hugh Miller
St. Joseph
Allen Counties
Local notes from Decatur and surrounding counties
Obituaries report Mrs. Mary Shank dying at 83 in Decatur. Bluffton plans to enlarge its territory with a Merchants and Manufacturers addition. Peru youth Harry Mumaugh, killed in Montana on Feb 26, alleged murder and robbery. DeKalb commissioners deny a Garrett saloon license to Peter Behler amid anti saloon remonstrances. Wells county pioneer W D Dustman dies near Bluffton. A Franklin township farm stable collapse kills two horses. Decatur jury convicts Charles LeMay of simple assault and battery, fines 200 dollars, five months in jail. Wells county case with Miss Mabel Metts as witness. Mrs J V Godman of Warsaw awarded Carnegie Hero Fund silver medal. three children to receive about 1500 dollars. Ora Sams suffers facial injuries from a chimney blast caused by powder and a covered opening.
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Mary Shank
Decatur
Bluffton
Harry Mumaugh
Peru
Montana
DeKalb County
Peter Behler
Garrett
W. D. Dustman
Wells County
Ben Firestone
Franklin Township
Bulding
Charles LeMay
Mabel Metts
J. V. Godman
Warsaw
Wm. H. Funk
Buffalo
Fort Wayne
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Ora Sams
Motorman Kendall Hurt by Stone Collision Near Wi nona Lake
Motorman Walter Kendall of the Warsaw and Winona railway was seriously injured when a west bound Pennsylvania Flyer train near Wi nona Lake was struck by a rock weighing 74 ounces that smashed the front window of his car. The stone hit Kendall on the shoulder, throwing him from his seat as the train passed under a viaduct near the interurban carbarns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Kendall
Warsaw
Winona
Pennsylvania Flyer
New York
Chicago
Interurban Company
Winona Lake
Kendall
New Post Cards Allow Writing on Both Sides
The post office department introduces a new postal card variant showing the impact of souvenir cards. It matches the old design except that one third of the front is ruled off. Unlike the old issue, the new cards permit writing on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofice Department
Man Killed by Street Car in Benton Harbor
Charles Palmer of Benton Harbor was struck by a street car and died from injuries sustained in the incident. The accident occurred on the city street, and authorities are reviewing the case to determine fault and cause.
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Charles Palmer
Benton Harbor
Dr J A Snapp Office Contact in Lincoln
Dr J A Snapp operates a ground floor office at 126 East Lincoln Avenue with a phone listing of 79 for inquiries and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Snapp
East
Lincoln ‘Ave
Cannon “Jus’ Laffed” Democrat Attacks Joe Cannon
A Republican paper criticizes Joseph Cannon for stalling tariff reform and propping up trusts. It portrays Cannon as a boss and protege of big interests, who “just laffed” at efforts to revise tariffs and block populist legislation, as it laments his influence over committees and policy. The piece calls him a grafter and a barrier to relief for manufacturers and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Paper
Jim Watson
Richmond Stem
Joe Cannon
England
van Cleve
National Manufacturers’ Association
National Organization of Implement Manufacturers
Congress
Joe
Canno
Syllabus of Peter Pan Played By Go Shen Wife
A playful line notes Go shen wife prefers Blended Flours Gerbelle and Never Fail, promising a dependable outcome in the pun filled take on Peter Pan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Davenport Sues Manning Transmission Seeks Receiver
Hallie Davenport files suit in superior court against E H Manning Transmission Co alleging corporation of 100000 shares one dollar each. She claims ownership of 24637 shares, Manning holds 51000 shares, with Manning as president and officers named. She notes no assets beyond $100 tools in Goshen and debts of 39. Manning allegedly left the state and abandoned his office. Davenport married his cousin in Chicago recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Davenport
E. H. Manning
Petition Circulates on Fifth Street Paving Choice
A circulating petition seeks to use asphalt macadam on Fifth street while several property owners refuse to sign, arguing the move is a technicality aimed at replacing brick as the paving material.
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Fifth Street
Attractive Postal Card Showcases Goshen Views
Clyde J. Castetter issues a souvenir postal card with a front view of a sightseeing car. When opened it reveals 24 Goshen scenes, a feature for collectors. James M. Gowing remains confined to his South Main street home due to illness. EB, B. Mummett. was noted Kendallville yesterday in legal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde J. Castetter
Goshen
James M. Gowing
South Main Street
O Keefe Plans Stock and Bond Market Value Reform
Ex County Treasurer William O Keefe of Plymouth, a Democratic state convention delegate, calls for a new reform to curb worthless securities. He urges a law requiring every sale listing to file under oath the market value and real property backing the stock or bond and the total issued, with imprisonment for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O’keefe
Plymouth
O’keefe
Democratic Party
Personal visits and business trips across Indiana towns
A collection of brief items notes residents traveling to Goshen Warsaw Elkhart Mishawaka Napanee Milford Wakarusa and Chicago. People include W. G. Fluegel Ben Haze Silas Shane A J Felkner Lewis Rodibaugh George W. McCarter Maj G W Freyermuth Rev L W Steckel Dr Elizabeth Geyer and Miss Clarice Higbee along with several church and Mennonite figures attending events in Georgetown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Fluegel
Winona
Ben Haze
Elkhart
Silas Shane
Warsaw
Goshen
A. J. Felkner
Lewis Rodibaugh
Milford
Ed Thomas
Jonas Kauffman
Rev
L. W. Steckel
Mishawaka
Luther J. Smith
George W. McCarter
Maj
G. W. Freyermuth
South Bend
J. Artley Clarke
Smith-Clark Company
Chicago
Marion Corns
Nappanee
G. F. Bosse
Milo March
A. F. Meinert
Elizabeth Geyer
Fom
Kirksville, Mo
Clarice Higbee
A. 3. O. Hospital
Higbee
Daniel Brenneman
W. Moore
C. K. Curtis
W. J. Hoffman
I. P. Moore
Anthony Yoder
Wakarusa
A. B. Yoder
Georgetown
Wohlford Brothers Move to Stratford Texas
Bert and Samuel Wohlford of northwest city limits plan to relocate to Stratford Texas this week with a land purchase near Stratford. They expect Stratford to be their future home and express great pleasure with the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bert
Samuel Wohlford
Reuben Wohlford
Stratford
Tex
Receiver Sought In Suit Against Holland Company
The Holland Radiator company of Holland Michigan sues Elkhart Plumbing and Heating seeking 528.68 dollars on account and asks for a receiver due to alleged shaky financial standing of the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Radiator Company
Holland, Mich
Elkhart Plumbing and Heating Company
Big Glass Broken at Chicago Fair Store Display
A large plate glass in the south display window of the Chicago Fair store was shattered by the wind several days ago. Insurance covers the glass value.
Wohlford Family Relocates to Goshen Residence
Mr and Mrs Reuben H Wohlford moved today from their Jefferson township farm to Goshen and are now domiciled at 210 West Pike Street The move marks a change of residence within the region for the Wohlford couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Reuben H. Wohlford
Jefferson Township
West Pike Street
Physicians and spouses plan group seats for Peter Pan
Fifteen Goshen physicians with their wives and lady friends will occupy a block of seats at the New Jefferson tonight to see Peter Pan. The outing reflects the social engagement of local medical professionals and their guests at the playhouse performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Pan
Goshen
Jefferson
Jefferson Cafe Meal Tickets Could Be Discontinued
A reading of the notice indicates that meal tickets at the Jefferson Cafe will be discontinued this week and that the restaurant will close on Sunday March 16. The Imperial arche wag dance post is scheduled for a definite postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Cafe
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Francis A. Benham
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Daniel W. Long
Edward &. Tiedemann
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Elmer C. Bussler
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Clinton
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Amos Shiner
Cleveland
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R. J P. Fisher
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Greenwood
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Shrock
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Dewey
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