Young thief sentenced in 1900s Jeffersonville burglary case
William Watters aged 18 from South Bend pleaded guilty to burglarizing M Shookman & Son store in Jeffersonville. Indeterminate 10 to 20 year sentence to reformatory. adjudged under Judge Dodge. Edward Schrock also pleaded guilty to wife desertion and bonds set for child support. New suits include Western Plumbing vs Elkhart Plumbing seeking $113.30 and a receiver. real estate transfers listed with several 40 acre parcels.
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William Watters
South Bend
Dodge
M. Shookman & Son
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Reformatory
Ed Yeager
Shoeckman Place
Yeager
Greenwood
Watters
Jeffersonville
Plainfield School
Marshal Self
Belk Telephone Company
Shhrock
Edward Schrock
Burris Burris
Schrock
May Schrock
N. W. Dewey
South Seventh Street
Quincy D. Winegar
York Township
Dewey
Western Plumbing and Supply Company
Elkhart Plumbing & Heating Company
Davis & Schaefer
Huebner Toledo Breweries
John EB
William D. Lower
Edward Smith
Final hearing set in probate actions
The text notes resignations and filings in multiple estates. Hannah Derr and Christina M Kehr matter managers are identified. final hearing scheduled for April 4. Bonds signed by C I Heintz and Irvin Stump accompany filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Derr
Joan M. Blocher
Admr
Christina M. Kehr
Jonas Loucks
The Christ of Today lecture at First English Lutheran
Rev. Lloyd W. Steckel of Mishawaka spoke last night on The Christ of Today before a large audience. He outlined three points The Life of Christ His Works and His Resurrection noting the enduring perfect life the wonders of his works and the resurrection as history s greatest mystery and hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd W. Steckel
Mishawaka
Steckel
Christ
Conn Campaign Ad Hits Democratic Gubernatorial Bid
Charles G. Conn of Elkhart seeks the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and campaigns heavily for the Indiana convention to be held in Indianapolis March 25–26. A large Indianapolis News ad highlights Conn with biographical reasons for his candidacy. He is 64. Conn served in the Indiana legislature in 1888 and was elected to Congress in 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Conn
Elkhart
Indianapolis
The
Indianapolis News
Conn
Indiana
Ekhart
Congress
License Expires Tonight for Schaefer Building Saloon
The Lower brothers saloon license in the Mrs Christina Schaefer building on South Main Street will expire this evening and the room becomes unoccupied. Otto H Woomer withdrew his license application at the last commissioners court. Charles Smith will have his filed for April 1. A foreclosure suit against Lower Bros and Ed Smith by Davis and Schaefer led to a dispute with John E Lower and his attorney, resulting in a Justice Whigler fining Lower $11 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
John B
William D. Lower
Christina Schaefer
South Main Street
Otto H. Woomer
Commissioners’ Court
Charles Smith
Lower Bros
Ed Smith
Davis & Schaefer
John E. Lower
Lower
Provoke
Justice Whigler
Funeral for Infant Son of Riley to Be Held at Home
The funeral of Thomas Heefner Riley infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Riley will be at their home at Fifth and Washington streets Friday at 10 30. Rev. M J Magor will conduct the service and interment will be in Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Heefner Riley
George A. Riley
Fifth and
Washington Streets
M. J. Magor
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Carnegie Reward for LaPorte County Hero Boy
Thirteen year old Henry Pearce saved his two younger sisters from drowning and may receive a medal from Andrew Carnegie. The act of heroism is hailed as worthy of the republic's heroes and Pearce's name may be entered in history.
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Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
LaPorte County
Henry Pearce
The
Minstrel Show From South Bend Elks Planned for Goshen
Goshen lodge of Elks negotiates bringing a minstrel show here for one performance. The act was staged in South Bend and Benton Harbor with great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Lodge of Elks
South Bend
To Name an Inspector In Dikhart
An Inspector of plumbing is to be named in Dikhart with a salary of 1200 dollars per year. The plumbers of that town endure the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dikhart
CHY Building Question Affects Mayor's Legal Stand
At the next common council meeting the citys move to the Odd Fellows building and the mayors lease signing will be settled. The mayor may refuse to sign, prompting possible legal action. Opinions favor rapid municipal building with private money offered at legal rates, potentially for a bare lot costing around 5,000 to 30,000 on the high end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Odd Fellows
Kohler
Rowell
Repairs on Washout Halts Threat to Traction Line
Water levels fall in Center Lake and nearby streams around Warsaw as Section men from Wi nona company and the Big Four rail road repair a washout halfway between Milford Junction and New Paris. Interurban road fills are underway at several sites. Meanwhile infant Robert Beverle, son of Will and Mrs Beverle, is listed as improving. The ill include Amiel Andre’s child and Mrs Jason Ramshy who is critically ill with pneumonia. Relatives such as Henry Peoples have been summoned.
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Center Lake
Warsaw
Winona Company
Big Four Railroad
Milford Junction
New Paris
Robert
Will Beverle
Amiel Andre
Elkhart Prairie
Jason Ramshy
A. A. Peoples
Henry Peoples
Smail Wreck on Big Four Derailed Cars Cher South of War Saw
Northbound Big Four freight derailed just south of War saw when three cars left the track entering a siding. Wabash wrecker called. Offers to file verified claims amid partnership dispute between J. A. Bickel & Co and Miller Drake & Hub bell. Bickel surviving partner objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bickel & Co
Miller, Drake, & Hubbell
J. A. Bickel
Township assessors report strong progress in annual property tax work
Township assessors and deputies report excellent progress in the annual property tax assessment. For rent two good houses in West Goshen contact Israel Cripe, 309 Dewey Avenue, 6tp BB. Whitehead, oda ion r posta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Goshen
Israel Cripe
Dewey Avenue
BB. Whitehead
Ion R * Posta
Ruskin Talk Delights Goshen Women Club
The Beacon Lights club heard a Ruskin paper read by Mrs. Davidson of Chicago at the home of Mrs. D A Sanders with about 50 Goshen women present. The talk drew on Ruskin life and works and noted Mrs. Davidson’s Europe travels and study of Ruskin’s home. The meeting was presided by Mrs. I O Wood, with music by Miss Miller and Miss Anna Kelly, and light refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beacon Lights Club
Davidson
Woman's Club of
Chicago
D. A. Sanders
Goshen
Ruskin
Will Make Foreign Tour
Rev. George Lambert of Elkhart a prominent Mennonite minister plans a tour through Europe and Asia likely leaving about May first. He will visit Germany Switzerland and Russia and other countries to visit Mennonite churches then proceed to Armenia to see his daughter Miss Rose Lambert a missionary. This will be his fourth foreign tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lambert
Elkhart
Europe
Asia
Germany
Switzerland
Russia
Armenia
Miss Rose Lambert
Mr. Lambert
Funeral for L. W. Perkins Planned at Oak Ridge
The funeral for L. W. Perkins will be held at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon with interment at Oak Ridge cemetery. Brief services will occur at the grave with Father Roland officiating. no word has been received from his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Perkins
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Roland
Burial for William Rentfrew at South Main home
The funeral for William Rentfrew will be held at 3 30 Thursday afternoon at the home of George Evans 315 South Main Street with Rev Isaac Berkey officiating. Friends may view the remains from 1 to 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rentfrew
George Evans
South Main Street
Isaac Berkey
Happy Jack Harris Ill in Elkhart County
Elkhart residents report Happy Jack Harris a longtime county jail turnkey and winter inmate at the infirmary is very ill in Elkhart and may not recover. He is known as a heavy drinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Jack
Happy Jack Harris
Elkhart
Alderman Signs With Pittsburg NL For Next Season
Dal Alderman arrived today from Tekamah Nebraska en route to West Baden Indiana to train with the Pittsburg National League club with which he has signed for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dal Alderman
Tekamah
Neb
West Baden
Ind
Pittsburg
Local Manager Takes Newark Sun-Murray House Post
George W. Lawrie former Crystal theatre local manager in Elkhart departs for Newark Ohio to assume the management of a Sun-Murray house in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Ohio
George W. Lawrie
Crystal Theatre
Elkhart
Sun-Murray House
James Thornton named administrator in William Thornton estate
In St Joseph Superior Court at South Bend yesterday Charles Thornton was appointed administrator of the estate of William Thornton deceased. Warsaw authorities are trying to locate the person responsible for the recent flood and related damage suits may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thornton
William Thornton
St. Joseph Superior Court
South Bend
Warsaw
Will of Rosanna Henry Probate In Elkhart
Rosanna Henry dies March 7. her will probated by J I Harmon in Elkhart. Goshen Milling Company advertised sale of damaged wheat after flood impact.
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WIII
Rosanna Henry
J. I. Harmon
Elkhart
Goshen Milling Company
Disbarment Case Reversed in Indiana Court Reversal
The appellate court reversed the Darrow Talbot disbarment ruling from Elkhart county after a LaPorte county change of venue. Darrow of LaPorte and Talbot of South Bend were found guilty and disbarred over the Stella Lula case. Goshen and La Porte lawyers faced trial issues as the case returns to LaPorte with little expected further prosecution.
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Elkhart
LaPorte
Lemuel W. Darrow
John W. Talbot
South Bend
Stella Lula
Herman W. Worden
Dodge
LaPorte County
Goshen
Darrow
Talbot
Supreme Court
Prominent Noble County Leader Moses Kison Found Dead
Moses Kison, ex sheriff and leading Republican figure in Noble County, was found dead in his chair at his home three miles south of Ligonier this morning. The 65 year old had returned from farm chores and was last seen by his wife before breakfast. He spent most of his life in Noble County and remained active in public affairs.
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Moses Kison
Noble County
Ligonier
Miss Magnuson Taken After Stairs Fall at Riley Home
Miss Hilda Magnuson was carried from the home of Geo A Riley after a fall on stairs. She was removed to her sister’s home in Elkhart late yesterday afternoon. Her injuries were minor physical bruises but she sustained a severe nervous shock requiring rest and quiet for some time. She was sent to Elkhart by interurban car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Magnuson
Geo. A. Riley
Elkhart
Miss Magnuson
Zimmerman Released After Sheriff Drops Robbery Inquiry
Clyde Zimmerman, a Wawake youth held as a witness by Sheriff Stanley at Albion in the robbery of the French car Moto Bloc on Peb 26, is released as the sheriff concludes he cannot shed further light on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Zimmerman
Stanley
Albion
Zimmerman
Klunk to lease Eagles theatre as receiver deal nears
Charles A. Klunk of Wabash plans to acquire the Eagles theatre lease on July 1 amid ongoing receiver control and past trouble since its 2 year construction. The Elkhart board of public works opened bids for water supply with none offered as the existing contract nears expiration. Ralph Hildebridge hosts Luther League guests at 411 North Second Street on Thursday evening March 42. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Klunk
Wabash
Eagles Theatre
Elkhart Board of Public Works
Elkhart Water Co
Luther League and Friends of the
First English Lutheran Church
Ralph Hildebridge
North Second Street
Peter Pan Fails to Attract Despite Strong Company
Review notes the New Jefferson audience remained frigid through five acts as the traveling production of Barrie’s Peter Pan fails to spark popular appeal. Cast earns praise. Vivian Martin and Violet Hemming shine as Peter Pan and Wendy, with Paul Tharp as the pirate chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Matthew Barrie
Peter Pan
Jefferson
Pan
Barrie
Maude Adams
Watson and Miller Fight for Indiana Gubernatorial Nomination
The Indianapolis Sun outlines a heated Indiana Republican convention with J E Watson needing 736 of 1 476 delegates. It tracks Miller of Goshen and Miller of Columbus as main rivals, plus Taylor, and questions Hugh Miller’s delegate direction and potential post first-ballot shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Politica
Jack Gowdy
J. E. Watson
C. W. Miller
Hugh Th. Miller
W. L. Taylor
Mr. Watson
Goshen
Miller
Taylor
Columbus
Watson
Rushville
Roberson to headline Citizens Lecture Monday March 23
End of the Citizens Lecture Course week approaches with two remaining numbers. Telegraph arrangements confirm Roberson will present an illustrated Panama lecture on Monday evening March 23. Maude Ballington Booth closes the course Friday March 27, with both events praised and tickets urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberson
Citizens Lecture Course Association
Telegraph
Panama
Maude Ballington Booth
Marc
Maude Ballington
Wim. P. O'Neill Declares Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
Wim. P. O Neill says his bid for lieutenant governor is not hasty. He has considered the move since December and waited to view developments. Assurances of support from across the state prompted him to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Wim. P. O’ Neill
O'Era
Indiana Society of New York Plans March Event at Waldorf
Indiana Society of New York set its annual dinner and meeting for March 20 at the Waldorf Astoria. Dinner plates priced at 6 dollars. Invitations issued to numerous New York Indianians. Conn Opens gubernatorial campaign HQ in Indianapolis at the Denison Hotel. R F Proctor leads Elkhart county Dems campaign effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Indiana
New York
Log Suspended on Cottage Avenue Bridge After Flood
A log about ten to twelve feet long and two feet in diameter remains wedged between cross beams of the Cottage Avenue bridge. The log, floated from Veneer works yards during high water, now dangles as waters recede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Avenue
Accepted at Low Mrs. Susan Brower a day
A fragmentary notice mentions Susan Brower and a day at a Low location with reference to acceptance and a cliff related context. The readable text is limited and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Brower
Cliff
Tack Keon
Flood Damage Strikes Three Rivers Area Damages Track
The St. Joseph river in Three Rivers Michigan stays 17 inches above normal as over 500 feet of Lake Shore track is washed out by a five foot deep channel. Passengers are moved and a wing of the Colon dam is at risk. Wood Street Bridge also faces danger while the Elkhart dam shows reduced power. Imperial Orchestra postpones a dance at the New Hall.
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St. Joseph
Three Rivers
Mich
Colon
Wood Street
St. Joe River
Elkhart
Elkh
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Edward Shrock
Mable Yoder
Henry Hibschman
Harrison Tp
John W. McKibben
Adam G. Bicke
Middlebury
Levi Artz
John Artz
Union Tp
Calvin Stuckman
Mary Dausman
Solomon Strucker
Amos Nihart
Abraham C. Mehl
Joseph Lewhitner
Lovina Pletcher
Sound Mind
John M. Blocher
C. I. Heintz
Irvin Stump
Christ OF Today
English Lutheran Church
Charles C. Conn
Will
Judge Dodge
Darrow-Talbot
Appellate Court
New Lessee of Theatre
Hugh
O'Neill
C. G. Conn
Denison
R. &. Proctor
Elkhart County
Democratic Committee
Proctor
Lake Shore
Imperial Orchestra
New Hall
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