Simmons Case On Trial In Indianate Court
The Simmons trial opens with jurors reported for the case of George Simmons of Elkheart charged with wife desertion. The panel includes excused members and new vacancies filled. witnesses will testify as the voir dire continues. Mrs Simmons, daughter of Abraham Metveger, testifies about the events leading to the filing of the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petic
Lois
Acconne
Teccomie
Seamus
Cleveland
Samuel Ko Kauffman
Osole Towsship
Charlie Sanford
Comcord Downhehrip
Reuben Lantz
Ykhart
Poa
Concord
Aller
Mo Murray
Henjamin W. Gane
Method
Christian Tateh
William Whiston
Jackson Township
Tasha
Stauffer
Jeffreais Teawn
Oonce
Simmons
Simmons Rein Edkhart
Lince
Simmmions
Nariee
Simons
Abraham Metveger
Ethhart
Alousy
Burris
Frank
Vandeadt
Simeleone
James HH
Bern
Conmsdine
James F. Delano Dies in Elkhart at Age 83
Mortuary record notes James F. Delano, a longtime Elkhart resident, died this morning at age 83 from complications of consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James FE. Delano
J Ovens
Elkhart
Casino hosts paid admissions as 150 turned away
Casino Saturday night drew crowds with Tater paid admissions while about 150 persons were unable to gain admittance. Roller skating has been revived there with much enthusiasm and the Casino is now among the town's most popular spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aml
Court disrupted by renovation noise at old commissioners’ room
Workmen are now engaged on the north annex of the court house. The old commissioners' room was abandoned this afternoon, the ceiling having been torn out. So much noise is being made that it is almost impossible to hold court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Butler couple welcomes twins as mother fights for life
Mr and Mrs Andrew Haverstock of Butler Indiana formerly of Goshen announce the birth of twins a boy and a girl born March standard. Mrs Haverstock is critically ill and may not recover, sending concern to family and friends in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Haverstock
Butler, Ind
Goshen
Butler
Eversole and Bayles Wed at County Clerk Office
Earl H. Eversole and Miss Edna Bayles of Elkhart married this morning at the county clerk's office by Justice Whisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl H. Eversole
Edna Bayles
Elkhart
Whisler
Birth Anounced for Niles Family Near Middlebury
A son was born Friday night to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Niles north of Middlebury. Mrs. Niles is a sister of Mrs. Peter Winebrénner of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Niles
Middlebury
Democratic state convention set for June 7 in Indianapolis
The Democratic state convention has been scheduled for June 7 in Indianapolis. Officials announced the plan on March 12 in a special note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mch
Mennonite Board of Education Targets Goshen College
The Mennonite Board of Education in Berlin Canada appoints an executive committee to make Goshen College the church’s central hub for college work with preparatory schools elsewhere. A fund drive aims to raise 25 000 dollars for equipment and facilities, with further faculty expansion and a four year course planned as funds come in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Mennonite Board of Education
Berlin
Can
KR. Hostetler
T. S. Hartaler
No E Byers
D. J. Johns
Hool Eby
J. QO. Martin
Commercial Exchange
Goshen
Cowr
Hostetler
Cook
Joe S. Hartaier
Killed on First Trip in Jonesville Accident
James Clawford of Hudsons, Michigan was killed Sunday morning in Jonesville Michigan during his first run as a late shore brakeman. His foot was caught between the rails and a train backed into him, crushing his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clawford
Jonesville
Mich
City study estimates 26000 paving cost for Madison Street
City engineer John Cooper fixes total cost near 26000 for brick pavement from Main to John Street, 66 by 30 feet section would charge owners about 220, law gives 3 to 5 year to pay with 5 percent interest. Residents split on funding as council prepares to discuss next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Street
Main Street
John Street
Mason Street
Sacred Song Service at English Lutheran Church
At the First English Lutheran Church last night a crowded service featured sacred songs led by Miss Bessie Watts with the church choir. Rev Luther Hogshead spoke on Religious Patriotism from Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, praising American opportunities and the bond of religious freedom and civil liberty. He urged young men to follow Bible teachings to become upstanding citizens and church supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Watts
Luther Hogshead
America
Hogshead
Ghost of Dead Wife Seen by Goshen Man
East Washington street residents reported Rice Thompson, a long-time Goshen resident, running to his home claiming he had seen his deceased wife in a woodshed behind the Thompson residence. The wife died weeks earlier and Thompson faced illness afterward, with periods of improvement following the vision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Leah Bend
East Washington Street
Rice Thompson
Thompson
Society Notes Recap of Local Entertainments
David Hughes hosts Royal Neivadors at a five cent ton on Tuesday for neighbors and friends. W Baker of Warsaw gave a dinner for Miss Helen McClure of this city at Gilworth and Stout's restaurant. Mrs Louis Bo Chaplin of Warsaw entertains Goshen area farmers Friday evening.
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David Hughes
South Vierd Street
Royal Neivadors
Trorow W. Baker
Warsaw
Gilworth & Stout's
Helen McClure
Louis Bo Chaplin
Warsaw Farmers of
Goshen
Emterraine
Trapper Harvey Yoder Nets 105 Skunks This Winter
Goshen trapper Harvey Yoder reports a strong season catching 105 skunks and five minks in woods southwest of Goshen about one and a half miles from the city. Skunk hides sell for two dollars each and he has six gallons of oil. He is devoting nearly all his time to trapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Yoder
Goshen
JS Queen Street
North Side
Yoder
McClintic License Revocation Effort in Kosciusko County
Active residents oppose Ed McClintic s saloon license in Turkey Creek township Kosciusko County arguing the permit was secured amid countervailing pressures from the drys. They plan to seek revocation claiming the process favored by local officials and supporters of temperance. The commissioners' intended action remains unclear as remonstrances followed the initial license approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey Creek
Kosciusko County
Ed MecClintoe
McClintie
McClintic
Temperance
Dormitory fundraising drive gains early donations
After a mass meeting at Goshen College, Friends of the Institution begin efforts to raise 27900 dollars for a new dormitory. C K Hostetler led a Central Chinois visit to secure pledges with a gift of 5.90 dollars and other payments to follow. Students faculty and the executive board push canvassing of Mennonite churches in the Midwest to meet the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Cients Ant Goshen
C.K. Hostetler
Central
Chinois
Wateh
Bec
Thee
Euch
Middle West
Death of LeRoy Deeter at Milford at 17
LeRoy Edward Deeter died yesterday morning at 7 at home of his parents Mr and Mrs Manly Deeter near Milford He was 17 years nine months and 22 days old He survived by his father a prominent German Baptist minister his mother and one sister Funeral is set for tomorrow forenoon at 10 o clock at the Saborelarch southeast of Milford Eldord Nebr of Milford will officiate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Edward Deeter
Felock
Manly Deeter
Milford
Saborelarch
Eldord
Nebr
Offerate
Dustman to Move Crescent Plant to New Paris
Stanley B. Dustman who started the Crescent at Convoy on May 7 will relocate the paper to New Paris about April 1 and publish the Elkhart County Observer. He says the move aims to reach a better field and improve the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convoy
Ohio
Crescent
Stanley B. Dustman
Shy
New Paris
Elkhart County
Dust- van
Notorious Gillmartin Cleared By South Bend Arrest
Gillmartin cleared out of South Bend after a second arrest before his first sentence. Known as John Fitz Gerald, the alleged murderer and arch-criminal is badly wanted in Colorado on highway robbery and a killing charge. He is also sought in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillmartin
John Fitzgerald
Colorado
South Bend
Gillmartin
Nebraska
Elkhart Street Extension Aims to End Dangerous Railroad Crossings
By James R. Devor withdrawing his suit for damages against A. F. Tyler and M. R. Miller in the circuit court, the extension of South Main street in Elkhart from Hively avenue to the Harrison Center road will soon be made, thereby eliminating two of the most dangerous railroad crossings between Elkhart and Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Devor
A. F. Tyler
M. R. Miller
Couple Wed at Clergyman’s Residence East of Middlebury
John Carper and Miss Lizzie Yoder were married yesterday at the officiating clergyman Rev J H Fike’s residence east of Middlebury. The groom lives near Lima LaGrange county and the bride works in the Elkhart County Telephone company central office in Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carper
Lizzie Yoder
J. H. Fike
Middlebury
Lima
Lagrange County
Elkhart
Goshen College tender offers site for new public hospital
A three acre tract on the west side of Main street in Parkside, north of the Shoup possessions, has been tendered for a proposed public hospital. The parcel is valued at about 2500 dollars and local physicians plan to start subscriptions to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Main Street
Shoup
Parkside
Operation on Mrs. Harrison
George C. Harrison arrived with Dr. Matheson a Brooklyn specialist who this afternoon operated on Mrs. Harrison formerly Miss Eloise Ruton who has been critically ill for several weeks Her recovery hinges on the operation's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Harrison
Matheson
Brooklyn, N. Y
Harrison
Eloise Ruton
Interurban Service Inaugurated Warsaw Milford Line
The Goshen Warsaw interurban line opened with the first regular car leaving Warsaw for Milford at 1 PM on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Milford
Goshen
Agent J A Watters Installed for Big Four at Silver Lake
J A Watters of Berrien Center Michigan is now regularly installed as agent of the Big Four road at Silver Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Watters
Berrien Center
Mich
Silver Lake
For Rent Five Room Flat With Modern Conveniences
For Rent five room flat with all modern conveniences located at 8 W Batchelor near the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Sixth Street. Storage and laundry facilities are available. Nearby transit and shops add to the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Batchelor
Lincoln Avenue
Sixth Street
Railway rate clash looms among major rail lines
The New York Central, Grand Trunk, and Wabash face potential convergence on eastern rates. Chicago papers note an unprecedented disregard of railway agreements, predicting a long battle, though the Lake Shore and New York Central lines have yet to meet the cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Grand Trunk
Wabash
Chicago
Lake Shore
Young Napoleon Boy Dead After Candy Toy Cap Poison
Ernest Yocum aged 10 of Napoleon died after swallowing candy containing toy cap paper and drink from a bottle of maple sap believed to hold poison. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Yocum and related to Mrs W F Gouker of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Yocum
George Yocum
Napoleon
W. F. Gouker
Goshen
Lake Shore upgrades in LaPorte with Elkhart chef restaurant plan
The Lake Shore company advances major improvements in LaPorte with a large on-site workforce. An Elkhart man will open a restaurant to feed the workers, signaling new local business activity and employment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Company
LaPorte
Elkhart
Justice Whisler Court Finds Seedle On Intoxication Charge
Albert Seedle was arrested by Officer Cobburn for intoxication Saturday night. He paid a $15 fine and costs at arraignment this morning and remained in jail over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whisler
Albert Seedle
Cobburn
John Hostetter Moves to Goshen for Stonemasonry Summer
John Hostetter who recently sold his farm in Middlebury township moved to Goshen today. He will engage in stonemasonry work this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hostetter
Middlebury Township
Goshen
Stonemasonry
Daugherty Bros Horse Sale Opens in Wabash
The Daugherty brothers launched a week long horse sale in Wabash drawing interest from Go shen horsemen. Buyers from area farms and stables attend to bid on horses as the event runs through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty Bros
Wabash
Goshen
Mrs A Elmer Manning Stricken At Sheriff Mauffing Home
Mrs A Elmer Manning wife of Sheriff Mauffing is very ill and confined to the apartments described in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Elmer Manning
Sheriff Mauffing
Masonic Membership in Indiana Posts Net Gain in 1995
Indiana lodges report 68,941 members at year start. In 1995 5,223 admitted by initiation, 991 by board and 496 by reinstatement. Withdrawals 1,152. suspensions 2,988. expulsions 155. deaths 713. Net gain 2,621.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Eoard
Mrs Johnson Recovers After Late Evening Fall
Mrs. Mary J. Johnson slipped at her home 303 South Seventh Street last night. Initial fears of a broken limb proved unfounded and she is said to be doing well today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Johnson
South Seventh Street
Clergy and Partner Settle Macey Monitor Dispute
Rev. George Hicks of LaPorte formerly of Goshen and M Lew Enyart reach a settlement over the Macey Monitor dispute Hicks gains possession of the property and drops his replevin suit Enyart dismisses his $6000 ejectment claim in the agreement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hicks
LaPorte
Goshen
M. Lew Enyart
Macy Monitor
Hicks
Enyart
Our Store Closed Tuesday for Moving Day
Our store will be closed all day Tuesday for a moving. We apologize for any inconvenience and will resume regular hours once the move is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srponer
Gifts for Wittenberg College in Springfield Ohio
Wittenberg College in Springfield Ohio receives a $125000 gift from Rev M W Hlamia of Baltimore Maryland an alumnus of the college Andrew Carnegie announces a $30000 pledge for a science building on campus Several Goshen residents are graduates of the college
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Rev. M. W. Hlamia
D. D
Baltimore
Andrew Carnegie
Miss Sadie Manahan Suffers Rheumatism With Voice Loss
Suffering with rheumatism since returning from Europe. The illness affects the chords of her throat and she has temporarily lost the use of her voice. She can still teach, though she previously required a crutch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Manahan
Europe
Man Resumes Work After Severe Hand Injury
Chas Winters, who suffered the loss of all fingers and part of the thumb in a Brush and Novelty Works accident three weeks ago, returned to work this morning in a notably rapid recovery. His injury occurred on his left hand and doctors had warned of possible long-term effects, making his return today remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Winters
Brush & Novelty Works
Culver Military Falls to Morgan Park in Close Meet
Culver Military Academy lost a tight afternoon meet to Morgan Park Academy by 40 to 27. Ed Neidig of Goshen won the half mile in 2 17 15 and also ran on Culver's relay team, which captured the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culver
Morgan Park
Culver Military Academy
Morgan Park Academy
Ed Neidig
Man in Denver Attempts to Pay for Stolen Rides on Freight Cars
A Denver man writes C. C. Clark, general agent of the Big Four passenger department in Indiana, to offer payment for rides he stole on freight car bumpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
C. C. Clark
Big Four Railroad
Indiana
Purdue Professor Slater Lectures On Agriculture Topics
Prof Slater of Purdue University lectures at Goshen College on Opportunity in Agriculture at 7:30 tonight and on Dairying from 10 to 12 tomorrow morning with emphasis on practical farm applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater
Purdue University
Goshen College
Dentist Dr W R McGarvey Over Beestas Grrg Store
Dr W R McGarvey, a dentist, is noted in a brief local item located near Beesta s Grag store area. The compact notice records a person and place without additional context or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. McGarvey
Beesta
Grrg
D Isay Calls Low Interest Best for Real Estate Markets
Capt Isaac D Isay of Fort Wayne writes that bank deposits four times 1895 levels and 4 percent rates hurt real estate and business. He cites Kansas City as a city with real estate sales totals of 929000 and 1190700 while banks pay 2 percent deposits. Goshen banks do not pay interest on deposits yet deposits rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac D'Isay
Fort Wayne
Kansas City
Goshen
Fort Wayne Ghost Tale At Orphanage Stirs Local Interest
Fort Wayne reports a strange ghost story from a Catholic orphanage where a priest’s apparition allegedly visited a sleeping child and a nun. The tale, scrutinized by Mishawaka and South Bend readers, is viewed by most as vivid imagination though an estate note surfaces in St. Joseph County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Mishawaka
South Bend
Sisters of Charity
St. Joseph County
South Bend Times
Actor E. J. Morton Dies in New York Hotel
E J Morton, famed actor and Helen Bertram’s husband, died of heart disease at a New York hotel. Bertram fainted in Galesburg upon learning the news. Morton had been divorced from Adelaide Cushman and later married Bertram after two prior marriages ended in tragedy. Bertram’s former husbands included Sig nore Tomasso, who committed suicide, and E J Henley who went blind and died. Bertram reportedly had Morton cremated and ashes worn in a chamois bag. Morton's last roles included The Prodigal Son and The Gentleman from Indiana with earlier triumphs in The Only Way and The Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Morton
Helen Bertram
New York
Miss Bertram
Galesburg
Morgan
Adelaide Cushman
Signore Tomasso
E. J. Henley
Indiana
Farmer John Ross Dies After Returning From LaPorte
John Ross a prominent LaPorte county farmer collapsed and died shortly after returning from LaPorte where he had gone to fetch a feed load. He unloaded sacks at the barn before his sudden death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ross
LaPorte County
LaPorte
Doering Family Thanks Friends After Father's Sickness and Death
The family of J A Doering thanks friends and neighbors for kindnesses and floral offerings shown during the illness and passing of their father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Doering
Wood Prices Listed by L. J. Brooks
The notice lists fuel wood prices: 12 in soft wood 75 cents, walnut 1 dollar, oak 1 dollar 25 cents, 16 in oak 1 dollar 50 cents, country hard fine 2 dollars 75 cents, hard chunks 2 dollars, soft fine 2 dollars. Signed L. J. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Brooks
Mrs Griffith Improves After Lake Shore Yard Accident
Mrs. Jack L. Griffith, injured when struck by a light engine in the Lake Shore yards, is reported improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Jack L. Griffith
Lake Shore
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Strength and Vitality
Advertises Hol lister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a preventive tonic to prevent headaches and spring ailments. Claims it makes you strong and vigorous sold by J. A. Bickel & Co for 35 cents in tea or tablet form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
J. A. Bickel & Co
Miller Visits Syracuse Hostess on Route to Michigan
Geo Miller of Syracuse was the guest of Miss Daisy Bunger today as he traveled en route to Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Miller
Syracuse
Daisy Bunger
Michigan
Brick and Merica Rivalry Shapes Indiana GOP Caucus
In Kosciusko and Elkhart counties GOP leaders rally behind Brick for renomination while Merica supporters push to derail him. Reports from Warsaw, South Bend, and Warsaw Times indicate possible acclamation for Brick, with Merica factions accusing local leaders of disloyalty and planning to field candidates like Thomas A. Gilmore of Goshen for the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Warsaw
St. Joseph County
Brick
Elkhart County
South Bend Sunday News
South Bent Tribune
Merica
Warsaw Union
Charles QC
Merica Ace
Republican Party
Kusciusko County
Congressman Brick
Perry Smith
Meriea
Elkhart Review
A. R. Beardsley
Warsaw Times
Wayne Township
Kosciusko County
Thomas A. Gilmore
Goshen
Northern Indiana Deaths Report Several Local Figures
Isaac Nusbaum 76 dies at Wabash. Arthur Keltsch dies of tuberculosis in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Rachael Coleman Burden 63 dies at home near Rolling Prairie. William Wheeler 26 killed by a train at Marquette Michigan. Mrs. William Bergman of Fort Wayne dies of paralysis in Los Angeles. William Rea 80, pioneer of St Joseph County, dies in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Nusbaum
Wabasa
Arthur Keltsch
Fort Wayne
Rachael Coleman Burden
Rolling Prairie
William Wheeler
Valparaiso
Marquette
Mich
William Bergman
Los Angeles
Cal
William Rea
St. Joseph County
South Bend
Green sues over Gingerbread Man libretto copy rights
Allen Ayrault Green files suit in Galesburg against producers Converse and Peters claiming Frederick Ranken stole material from Green's Chicago published book The Good Fairy and the Benny. Green seeks $10,000 and expected profits from the alleged appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Galesburg
Allen Ayrault Green
Converse & Peters
Frederick Ranken
Green
Benny
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Satiue
Fmimac
Elkhart Farmers’ Home Insurance Co
Probate Court
Henry M
Mortuary Record
Mennonite Board
James Clayford
Jonesville, Mich
Sary
Jro
Sacred Song Service
White Farm
Woodshed
Society Notes
McLintic
Temperance Forces
College
Mrs. Harrison
Masons
Carter
Holm Geo
Ortelt Otto
Perkins F. B
Wolf Harry
Wright L. J. Firms
Dalsy Plow Works
Prof
D'Isey
Banks
E. J. Morgan
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