Assault and Battery Charges Headed for Elkhart Trial
State case against Edward Swartzwalter of Lagrange county alleges assault and battery with intent to kill and with intent to kidnap. Trial set for Elkhart circuit court after venue from Lagrange. defense by John W. Hanan with Deahl & Deahl. Swartzwalter on bond. offenses alleged at Shipshewana amid local uproar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Swartzwalter
Lagrange County
Elkhart
John W. Hanan
Swartzwalter
Deahl
Shipshewana
Superior Court
Marie Rentfrow
Forest Glenn Rentfrow
Arthur Koppel Co
Empire of Germany
Pittsburg
Thut
Eugene Atkins
Willard M. Elwood
W. A. Allen
G. T. Barney
George Forrey
Prank
Minerva Firestone
G. W. Andrews
Justice Whisler
Flora North
Blanche Miller
Berth
Karl Laub
William Golden
Cyrus Seiler
Alice Stephenson
Sarah A. Stephenson
M. A. Demarest
Wm. F. Hani
D. C. Puterbaugh
Ward
Samuel B. Stutsman
Tikhart County Trust Co
Admi
Charles J. Ulery
Died at Hotel Hascall C E Wakeman of Pontiac
C E Wakeman a traveling man from Pontiac Michigan died this morning at 6 30 at Hotel Hascall of neuralgia of the heart. He arrived in Goshen on the 1030 interurban car last Wednesday from Elkhart where he spent the previous night. Ill on the way over he could not be helped by doctors. He was about 70 years old and is survived by his invalid wife. The remains will go to his home for burial. He was said to be worth between 40000 and 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E. Wakeman
Pontiac
Mich
C. E. Wakeman
Hotel Hascall
Mr. Wakeman
Goshen
Elkhart
Wakeman
Albion
Lima
Wabash
Bluffton High School
Michigan
Warsaw
Kendallville
J. B. Gordon
Richmond Item
Churubusco
Marion
Columbia City
Huntington
Bluffton Knights of Pythias Lodge
Resolutions Endorse Abolishing Saloons In County
The Eastern Ohio Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan conference of the Mennonite Brethren church in Goshen has passed resolutions endorsing a plan to abolish saloons in this county. The document reflects church leaders backing temperance efforts amid regional reform sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
The
Mennonite Brethren Church
Goshen
Burglaries Reported At Tice Station
At about 2 am officer Berth heard noises in the interurban station indifferently upstairs and found a man inside looking out. He signaled a companion in the rear waiting room and both fled through a rear door. No items appeared disturbed. Entry was gained by a ker.
Towels and Apron Shower for Grace Grisamer Hosts
Mrs. Edgar Lehman hosted a towel and apron shower at 514 South Sixth Street for Miss Grace Grisamer attended by about 245 guests. Miss Hilbish entertained her Sunday school class at her home on South Sixth Street with refreshments music and contests. Miss Pauline Boyce won a prize and the S S S club was formed with Mary Neff as president Leta Smith secretary and Pauline Boyce treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Lehman
South Sixth Street
Grace Grisamer
Hilbish
the Reformed Church
Pauline Boyce
Mary Neff
Leta Smith
Raby Resigns to Go On Road With Logan Bros
E C Raby popular shoe salesman at the Chicago Fair resigns to become a traveling representative for Logan Bros of Boston Mass His new territory covers Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan while he keeps his Goshen home He came here four years ago from Wolcottville to lead the shoe department and is widely known among friends and customers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Raby
Chicago Fair
Logan Bros
Boston
Mass
Indiana
Michigan
Goshen
Raby
Wolcottville
Local Sportsman Buys Noted English Setter Nellie
Dr. E. P. Cunningham purchased the English setter Nellie from A. B. Witt last evening. Nellie, six years old, has been regarded as the town’s best game dog and was sold with some reluctance by Witt who owns several other fine dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Cunningham
A. B. Witt
Nellie
Death of North Manchester man in St. Joseph hospital
John Houghton aged about died yesterday afternoon at St Joseph hospital South Bend where he was undergoing treatment. He was the father of Rev J H Houghton a prominent Universalist minister who also lives in North Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Houghton
North Manchester
St. Joseph Hospital
South Bend
J. H. Houghton
Judge Dodge to Speak on Young Men and Justice
Judge James S. Dodge will address the Annex Christian Association in South Bend tomorrow at 2 p m. The lecture titled Young Men and Justice is the second in a four part series organized by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Dodge
Annex Christian Association
South Bend
Justice
Association
Lake Shore Fare Cut Nixed Hereafter Goshen to Chicago
Lake Shore agent Charleton reports a fare reduction from Goshen to Chicago effective April 15, lowering the rate to 2 dollars and 25 cents and a per mile rate of 2 cents for the Lake Shore route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Charleton
Goshen
Chicago
Mayor Rigdon Campaigns in Crawfordsville for Dry Ticket
Warsaw mayor Rigdon announces campaign in Montgomery County backing the dry ticket in Crawfordsville while promoting sale of a retail business and inviting inquiries at the Candy Kitchen. The note ends with a booster line for Hawks Hardware Co. and a branded wall finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigdon
Warsaw
Montgomery County
Hawks, Hardware Co
Harris Estate in Minneapolis Probate Totals 754858
The will of S. A. Harris former president of the National Bank of Commerce Minneapolis Minn probated at 754858 He owned 1075 shares of Bank of Commerce stock appraised at 164630 Harris was son of Thomas G Harris a noted early Goshen lawyer who once resided near the Goshen High School building The estate value surprised observers in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Harris
Minneapolis
Chicago
National Bank of Commerce
Goshen
Goshen High School
Harris
Woman Attempts Murder Suicide With Toddler in Elkheart
Mrs. Lotta Smith, whose husband is in Bryan, attempted to kill her two year old son and herself at Mel Flowers residence. Flowers restrained the child as Mrs. Smith drew a gun. Police found her in the backyard debating self harm and she will be held in custody indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotta Smith
Bryan
Elkhart
Mel Flowers
Big corn school to be held at Albion March 27
Albion residents read of a large corn school planned for March 27. The item notes local agricultural interest and upcoming public event in Albion.
Mail routes give Leesburg faster delivery via long hops
A Warsaw post office report shows mail to Leesburg six miles north of Warsaw travels faster by a long route via Fort Wayne Kendallville Wikhart and Elkhart than direct by 186 miles. Mail to Syracuse by evening drop travels 250 miles vs direct 15 miles. Also note an arrest for non support of two children in Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Warsaw
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Syracuse
Thiele ice plant to triple capacity in Goshen plan
A Goshen meeting last night formed a company to expand the Thiele ice plant from five to fifteen tons daily. A $30,000 stock drive was approved with committees named to solicit subscriptions. The plant will be upgraded within 60 days if orders are placed and aims to meet high summer demand. Farmers attended and supported the enterprise as beneficial to local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan A. Stauffer
Goshen
Charles
A. Cropp
Richard Collins
Thiele
Chr. Hinderer
Dwight H. Hawks
E. A. Dausman
R E. Mumorert
Ite
Charles A. Groop
Warsaw
Tetim- Elkhart
Election Sheriffs Named for Local Option Vote
Elkhart county prepares for the local option election on Thursday March 25 with appointed sheriffs. Names listed as dry and wet choices cover towns including Concord Elkhart Hamilton Jefferson Jackson Locke Middlebury Olive Union York and Washington with multiple pairs per locale and final notes indicating Sheriff Ziesel and Deputy Chatter authorized all appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Elkhart
Joseph Lehman
Percy Grismer
John Balyeat
Mert Chiddister
Nelson Winters
Ed Vallance
Uriah Hostetler
Erastus Jackson
Albert Rothrock
Milo Inbody
Samuel Johnson
John Welty
Harrison
E—Foster Berkey
D. J. Overhouser
W—Frank Martin
Henry Canen
Jefferson
E—Wm. Baird
Henry Bradigum
James Misener
Wesley LeCount
Jackson
W—Ezra Leedy
David Barringer
Henry ‘Butt
David’ A. Whitehead
Locke
S—Christian Phend
Willis Olinger
N—Melvin Haines
Lewis Robinson
Middlebury
E—Andrew S
Kavuffman
Samuel
J. Hershberger
Lewis Sheff
Union
Solomon B. Stump
Henry ‘Slabaugh
York
Rudy Bloss
Edward “‘Leéper
Omers
John’ H. ‘Virgil
le. Smetzer
Washington
Girls Directory Found at Goshen Postoffice Lobby
The Warsaw Times reports a puzzling display in Goshen's post office lobby. More than 20 clippings bearing the names and street addresses of Goshen young women are posted in varying handwriting and papers, inviting correspondence from viewers. The post office staff shows no interest, and locals have noticed the anonymous ads lingering on the writing desk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Times
Goshen
Postoffice
Church Notices and Schedules at Goshen Churches
Morning worship at 10 30 with a sermon by the pastor on In partnership with God. Sunday school at noon with H H Gorter as superintendent. Evening service at 7 30 with Rev Lewis S Hall speaking on Sheep and Goats a Distinction with a Difference. Public invited. Also Christian Science First Church of Christ Scientist 206 North Main reading room 3 5 pm Substances. Trinity Lutheran English 7 pm Sundays German 10 am. First M E Church morning service with Anthem and Communion. No evening service. Brethren Church Rev A R Bemenderfer in morning, Miss Lambert speaker in evening. First Baptist Church morning Christ's Mission to the World with evening An Old Man's Ideal Youth. Sunday school at 11 45. First English Lutheran Sunday school 10 am morning service 11 St O'clock Luther League 6 30 pm evening 7 30 pm Rev Luther J Smith. Also fuel and hardware ads and sale of coop and mower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Gorter
C. E
Lewis S. Hall
E. A. Vannuys
Christian Science
First Church’ of Christ, Scientist
North Main Street
Democrat
Trinity
Lutheran Church
Sixth and
Purl Street
C. F. Betz
M. E. Church
Sullivan
R. E. Boileau
Christ
First Baptist Church
Seldon L. Roberts
First English Lutheran
St. O’clock
Luther League
Luther J. Smith
Civic notes of Goshen residents traveling and local events
Goshen residents and visitors are listed with travel and visit details. Names include Win Zellers in the city, Mrs. Starr, Miss Stutsman, Mrs. Zook, Mrs. Andrews, Warren Berkey in South Bend, Mrs. Wollam, Mrs. Burris, Mel Haines, Walter Smith, Mrs. Kerring, Helen Hawks, Mrs. Mehnert, Mrs. Vallette, Mrs. Judkins, Merle Casey, Forrest Paul, and others visiting or traveling to Toledo, Chicago, Detroit, Syracuse, Danville, Mt. Clemens, and Evanston. References to local business, shipments, and upcoming events appear amid the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Zellers
Chicago
W. Ralph Warner
South Bend
Lloyd Burris
Bessie Burris
Mel Haines
Middlebury
North Manchester
Goshen
Walter Smith
Smith Clark Co
Detroit
Mich
C. B. Kerring
Syracuse
J. 4. Hammond
Helen Hawks
Toledo
Helen Kelsey
Fred Mehnert
Danville
Ill
Mehnert
W. C. Vallette
P. R. Judkins
Mt. Glemens
Merle Casey
Forrest Paul
West Virginia
T. W. Bohler
Waterloo
D. Ott
Guy and
Raymond
Elkhart
Chas. E. Smith
Emerson Street
Joseph Pearson
Evanston
A. P. Boyer
Joseph Pulse
Waukegan, Or
Local Bristol Notes Include Confession, Moves and Visits
Rev Streeter prepares a five member class for confirmation during Bishop White’s visit to St John’s parish. I N Alverson’s condition is critical. Chas Thorne moves from Long Lake to Constantine. Mel Miller digs for new dwelling foundation. Mrs Levi Wilthag sells garden land on St Joseph street to Mrs Ida Nay. Alf and Chas Hollinger rent Gongdon’s barn for a livery and feed stable. John Wayne shears 96 sheep at Williamsville. Leona Bickel hosts a birthday party. Miss Cora Bartmess and Miss Grace Neu visit Wm D Field and wife. Mrs M M Bellows returns from Chicago. Amos and wife celebrate golden anniversary from Free Union where married March 3 1859 and moved here in 1871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
Chas Hollinger
L.A. Gongdon
John Wayne
Williamsville
Mich
Leona Bickel
Cora Bartmess
Grace Neu
Elk Hart
ID. Field
M. Bellows
Chicago
Amos Wayne
John
Wayne
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Edward Swartwalter
General Court Grist
Samuel Kauffman
Wm. Steele
Henry A. Duckwall
Tobias Wise
Bango
Latisky Rummell
Calvin E. Rummel
Calvin H. Rummell
J. P. Rummell
Daniel M. Sullivan
Nellie Maurer
Milton M. Cripe
Sadie Miller
Howard Inebait
Freda M. Zettler
Henry M. Stewart
Dowagiac
Ida Rowan
D. H. Gleason
Wabash County
Alot
Japalac
Hawks
Society News
Shidier
Artfigilie
James Holdermann
John S. Shigley
Benton
W. H. Kulp
Charles Miller
Concord
Samuel Moyer
Clemen YW
Cornelius
J. W. Titus
Noah B
Yoder
J. W. Tarbell
George Mann
Clem Kegerreis
Georges Mann
Walter Bond
Delbert Hatch
Perry Bower
Bloor Bockman
Harvey Shelly
Austin D. Hunt
Willard Shell
William Bailinger
Henry Barthel
Andy Nelson
Frank Gross
Frank Johnson
S. B. Cassetter
Wm. Dwight
Abraham Luke
John Leicester
Milton Schaffer
Chas. Ludwig
John A. Pletcher
M. M
Loudenslager
Abraham McGlaughlin
Walter Domer
Joe Brubaker
Henry Domer
William Livengood
Fred Fetters
James Martin
Grant Gruber
Henry Fisher
Seldon Loudenslager
Geo. DeFreese
Emanuel Stauffer
Jonathan Plank
Jos. C. Myers
Oliver Bailey
Charles Hopper
Adam Tully
James Mil
James White
David W. Cobburn
Samuel Osborne
W. H. Haversittock
J. C. Beck, Jr
Robert Stuart
Ace Akers
L. J. Brooks
East
Lincoln Ave
Masury
Hawks Hardware Co
South Highth St
S. L. Ketring
Blanche Ketring
Calfornia
Florida
G. W. Herr Sr
G W. Herr
George W. Farrell
D. C
DeFoe Leedy
Moline
Reuben Hartman
Maude
Myrtle Leedy
Taylorville
Jack Holloway
Nawak Academy
Washington, D. C
U. S. Navy
Egypt
Leidner & Hascall
Vaughan
Leeds
Kit Carney
Bristol News
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