Motions Overruled In Elkhart Circuit Court Suit
In a late session Judge Vanfleet overruled a motion to dismiss and separate the in junction suit challenging the St Joseph Elkhart superior court law. The case will proceed as a single action to the supreme court if appealed, with defendants ordered to file answers. A jury later found for the defendant in a separate suit over a note in Johnson Son vs Baxter estate. New divorce and probate actions, marriages, and notable estate filings also appear in the docket as read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. State
Hile & Baker
John Ziesel
St. Joseph-Elkhart
Circuit Court
Vanfleet
James L. Harman
State
Supreme Court
Elkhart
Ziesel
Harman
Henry M. Baxter
Admi
Schuyler D. Baxter Estate
Johnson & Son
Baxter
Samuel B. Romaine
Sarah Romaine
Romaine
Mottville
Mich
Mary Rousseau
Winona and
Warsaw
Steve Buistas
Oliver Plow Works
South Bend
Hubbard
St. Joseph County
Call Extended to Pastor Rev Luther J Smith
At a largely attended congregational meeting the First English Lutheran church voted to extend a call to Rev Luther J Smith of Roseville Ohio to become their pastor He preached here on Sunday March 3 and has ten years as Roseville pastor where he helped establish two new congregations He was educated at Mt Airy Seminary and is a longtime member of the English district Synod where his father served as president for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther J. Smith
Roseville
Smith
Mt. Airy
Philadelphia
Sunday Car Service Conditioned By Arcola Grant
Allen county commissioners in an informal talk stated they would require Sunday streetcar operation as a condition of granting funds through Arcola. The discussion followed a meeting called by Trustee H. A. Rockhill to review a report sent to Winona and to consult with interurban line promoters aiming to connect Fort Wayne and Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Rockhill
Winona
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Arcola
Wedding of Jesse York and Edith Simmons at Simmons Home
Jesse York and Edith Simmons wed last night at the bride’s parents home five miles east of the city. Rev BE A Vannuys officiated before relatives and close friends. a wedding supper followed. The bride, a respected local figure, and groom, from Three Rivers Michigan, have since farmed for Mrs. Wideman. A reception and dinner at Mrs. Wideman’s home nearby followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse York
Edith Simmons
Eli Simmons
BE. A. Vannuys
Middlebury
Three Rivers
Mich
Jacob Widheman
Wideman
Ills Strike Local Families Amid Measles Pneumonia Diptheria
Mr and Mrs E M Jackson of South Main street are ill with grip Mrs Zollinger widow of Joseph Zollinger a Benton township resident is seriously ill with pneumonia at nearly 81 years old Mike Hubbell is gravely ill at the home of daughter EB FR Lacey Pearl kinney a child of Mr and Mrs M H Kinney is dangerously ill from measles A diphtheria quarantine is set at Harry Carters home with two children ill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Jackson
South Main Street
Zollinger
Joseph Zollinger
Benton Township
Mike Hubbell
Goshen College Winter Term To Close Next Week
The winter term at Goshen college will close next week with attendance higher than in prior years and strong interest. The special short course in agriculture ends this week. despite lower attendance than hoped, participating students performed well and were pleased with their results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
Postoffice to be Discontinued at Merriam
The postoffice at Merriam Noble county now served by rural delivery will be discontinued on March 30. Four stories will be added to the Hotel Whitcomb in St Joseph Mich. SPRING STYLES 500 new hats Lea. Galbreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
Noble County
Whitcomb
St. Joseph, Mich
Galbreath
City transit contracts expand advertising and park use
The Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana company hires Ambrose Petry of Indianapolis to manage street and car advertising beginning April 1. J O Sullivan will install a South Bend manager. Springbrook ball park to gain grandstand expansion and new control over receipts and refreshments. A double track on Vistula avenue and extra cars planned, pending city council approval. Transfers to and from the park unchanged. South Bend to Warsaw and on to Indianapolis service announced, with Springbrook Casino not yet arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistula Avenue
Springbrook Casino
Vaudeville House
South Bend
Warsaw
Indianapolis
Wire Thief Brinley Caught. Sheriff Pursues Him
Edward Brinley, former Goshen barber, is under arrest in Danville for grand larceny of copper wire from the Central Union Telephone Co near New Paris. Sheriff Ziesel travels to bring him back. Govs Yates and Hanly papers filed. Frank Holem released on liberty and now in the west. Brinley previously tied to a watch theft in Goshen. Brinley’s brother-in-law Holem aided the search. arrest followed Brinley’s alleged trip on spurs to New Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brinley
Goshen
Danville
Brinley
Central Union Telephone Company
New Paris
Ziesel
Gov. Yates
Hanly
Frank Holem
Elkhart
Holem
West
Died in California Miss Russell Rhoads dies at 21
Councilman Myron J. Rhoads receives a letter from Rev S B Rhoads of Pasadena announcing the death of his daughter Miss Russell Rhoads aged 21 in California. Born here she had lived there about 12 years and had many friends during a visit with her uncle Myron Rhoads. She was the daughter of Mrs Rhoads who died in Pasadena three years ago. She leaves a sister Ruth of Colorado Springs and brother Paul at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron J. Rhoads
Rev
S. B. Rhoads
Pasadena
Cal
Russell Rhoads
California
Miss Rhoads
Myron Rhoads
Rhoads
Ruth
Colorado Springs
Paul
New Candidate in Field for Uniform Rank General
Merrill E. Wilson enters race for brigadier general of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias. Wilson, past grand chancellor and supreme representative of Indiana, also serves as chief deputy U S marshal. Other candidates include M B E Wilson and Charles R Jones with George R Williams of Richmond. Wilson campaigns actively and has belonged to Calanthe Company No 11 of Goshen for sixteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill E. Wilson
U. R
P. Indianapolis News
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
United States
M. BE. Wilson
Indianapolis
Charles R. Jones
George R. Williams
Richmond
A. J. Stobbart
St. Paul
Uniform Bank
Wilson
Calanthe Company
No. 11
Goshen
Ligonier widow sues Lake Shore for damages
Mrs Emma Kunce administratrix of Lewis F Kunce sues Lake Shore Railroad for $10000 alleging negligence at a Ligonier crossing on July 27 1906. He died instantly when a gravel train engine struck him while working with a crew. claim cites no flagman at crossing. Olds and Neizer Fort Wayne represent company. case venued to Columbia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Company
Emma Kunce
Ligonier
Frank P. Bothwell
Luke H. Wrigley
Lewis F. Kunce
Kunce
Lable
Olds & Neizer
Fort Wayne
Columbia City
Warsaw man hurt in Winona interurban car barn mishap
P. H. McPharland of Warsaw suffered serious but non fatal injuries at the Winona Interurban car barn in Winona Lake. Working on a four foot ladder in a pit under a car he fell backward wrenching his back. Dr. Underwood attended and x rays showed no broken bones. he will be confined for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. McPharland
Warsaw
Winona
Winona Lake
McPharland
Dr. Underwood
Dr Hurty to Lecture on Tuberculosis March 19
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state board of health will give an illustrated lecture on Tuberculosis Its Prevention and Cure Tuesday evening March 19 in the auditorium of the First M B church. No admission fee. The event is under the Beacon Lights.
Property Sale Near Washington and Lafayette Streets
The residence of Mrs. E. 5S. Reynolds at the northeast corner of Washington and Lafayette in South Bend was sold to James Oliver for about 60000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 5S. Reynolds
Washington and
Lafayette Streets
South Bend
James Oliver
Warsaw Undertaker Declared Bankrupt
L. J. Bibler a Warsaw undertaker has been adjudged bankrupt by Federal Judge Anderson of Indianapolis. Liabilities amount to 2048.65 dollars while assets total 1599.58 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
L. J. Bibler
Anderson
Indianapolis
Directors Meet in Chicago on Ft Wayne and South Bend Road
In Chicago today, the board of the Ft Wayne and South Bend company convenes to decide on key actions for the construction of the new road project and related developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ft. Wayne & South Bend Company
Fort Wayne moves to remove old electric light towers
Fort Wayne plans to abolish tower lights once the municipal plant is ready. Old towers still loom with lights unused for years. A circulating petition argues rust and danger justify removal. In Detroit, towers of similar type remain in use and Goshen towers were bought about 206 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Detroit
Mich
One-Cent Stamp Books Arrive at Goshen Post Office
The Goshen post office has received a supply of one-cent stamp books. Each book contains 24 stamps and sells for 25 cents. This is a new issue appearing first March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Officials to Inspect Elkhart Lines for Service Upgrade
C. S. B. and N. I. officials led by Samuel T. Murdock will visit Elkhart to review city lines and implement changes. Miss Blanche Davis advertises a fresh collection of spring hats featuring pattern and street styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Murdock
Elkhart
Postmasters Form State Organization in Indianapolis
Postmasters from across the state met in Indianapolis yesterday with Postmaster Starr in attendance. A state organization was established at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Starr
W W R C Ladies to Host Rum Mage Sale in Hall
The W. R. C. ladies announce a rummage sale at the G A R hall over Meiners drug store. It starts Saturday afternoon March 16 and runs for one week. Proceeds support the club and local community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. R. C
G. A. R. Hall
Einner’s
Millinery Display At Miss Blanche Davis This Weekend
A charming display of spring and summer hats is planned at Miss Blanche Davis' shop Friday and Saturday. The event highlights seasonal headwear and fashion accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Davis
Governor Hanly to Name Superior Court Nominee
The Indianapolis Star reports Gov. Hanly will within ten days appoint W. W. Vanfleet of Elkhart or a South Bend man to the St. Joseph Hikhart superior court seat until the next election. South Bend candidates include Arthur L. Hubbard F. Henry Wurzer and Dudley M. Shively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
W. W. Vanfleet
Elkhart
South Bend
Arthur L. Hubbard
F. Henry Wurzer
Dudley M. Shively
The
Star
Gov. Hanly
Nancy Dodge
Goshen
Peruvian Court Rejects Miami County Court House Petition
The appellate court ruled commissioners lacked authority to build a Peru courthouse after a 578 name petition failed the 500 reputable freeholders requirement. Many signers were dead moved away double counted or not landowners. Architects Lehman and Schmitt cannot recover $2250. the circuit court reversed its finding on valid petition names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami County
Peru
Lehman and Schmitt
Cleveland
Court House
Circuit Court
Innocence Claim Raised for Benton Harbor Man Wright
Denver district attorney office announces Benjamin Wright of Benton Harbor did not kill his wife and child by poison and says his confession was coerced by torture. Witnesses describe brutal beating and a dog locked in the house with carbon monoxide gas from a heater. Wright will not face trial, despite reported evidence and threats of punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Wright
Benton Harbor
Benj. C. Wright
Denver
Col
Wright
Diphtheria Quarantine Strikes Miller Family
Charles Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Miller, near the city, is ill with diphtheria. Several family members have severe colds. The household is under strict quarantine. Birtel, another son, died early Monday morning from the same disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
Michael Miller
Birtel
Wolves Seen Near Etna Green Scene Sparks Outing Hunt
Two wolves were spotted near Etna Green on Saturday. One animal appeared in Geo Roth's garden and drew a rapid citizen response. The wolf was shot twice but escaped as trackers halted the chase due to no snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna Green
Geo. Roth
Presiding Elders Named at Mennonite Conference
At the Mennonite conference closing in Elkhart Indiana and Ohio Rev S Lambert of Goshen was named presiding elder for Indiana district and Rev I Scott of Greencastle for Ohio district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Churches
Indiana
Ohio
Elkhart
S. Lambert
Goshen
I. Scott
Greencastle
College Raffles Bonded in Larceny Case
Richard Hoopes of Lake Forest College was released on $1,000 bond after being charged with larceny in a case linked to a campus raffle. President Smith of Waukegan People's Bank signed the bond, with funds provided by Hoopes' father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Raffles
Bond
Richard Hoopes
Lake Forest College
Smith
The
Waukegan People’s Bank
Hoopes
Green flowers orders for St Patrick's Day at Goshen Floral
The Goshen Floral Co. located at 108 Hast Wash Street takes green flower orders for March 17 St Patrick's Day. Customers are invited to place arrangements ahead of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Day
Goshen Floral Co
Hast Wash. Street
Jefferson theatre dedication moves forward with seat sales
The Commercial Exchange committee reports nearly $3 000 in first night seats sold at ten dollars each for the rebuilt Jefferson theatre dedication. George Krutz and Samuel Burnstein report strong progress with subscribers and expect the new company to organize Saturday. The plan uses Col J M Wood drawings with minor changes and raises boxes while improving heating and ventilation before the lease and building committee are set. Harry G Sommers of New York may secure the lease and stage a brilliant opening. About 20 stockholders expected as work begins at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theatre
Commercial Exchange Committee
George Krutz
Samuel Burnstein
Burnstein
Col. J. M. Wood
Harry G. Sommers
New York
Governor Nears End of Work on Bills Signed
The governor signed the Parks ditch bill Roemler primary election bill Frump automobile bill the high school fraternities ban bill park board of Indianapolis bill and the political participation bill for non police employees Additionally the Mattingly bill allows destruction of gambling paraphernalia after court recourse and the Stephenson bill requires railroads with buffet cars to hold a $1000 state license About 15 bills remain vetoed fourteen in total The Andrew sinking fund levy bill was approved and its companion tuition fund levy was signed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roemler
Frump
Board of Park Commissioners For
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Board of Safety
Mattingly
King
Nashville
Brown County
Andrew
May Veto Bill Sparks Talk of Special Session
Rumor says Governor Hanly will veto the general appropriation measure over items he dislikes including a $9,000 boost to the auditor of state for the insurance department. The Farber bill failed, and the legislature assumed it would pass. A veto would force a special session to fund the state for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Auditor of State
Insurance Department
New Lake Michigan Sailing Directions Issued By Hydrographic Office
The hydrographic office issues an updated sailing directions for Lake Michigan with new material. It outlines exact harbor improvements and specifies conditions up to the publication date for navigators and mariners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
Hydrographic Office
Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers Lodge Grows in Elkhart
The Elkhart lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will admit 44 new members. Upon completion the Elkhart lodge becomes the third largest in the United States, with Boston and Oakland, California ranked ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Elkhart
Eilkhart Lodge
Boston
Oakland
Cal
Meeting of N I S M league managers set for Elkhart
In Elkhart on March 28 a meeting of baseball managers will fix plans for the N I S M league. No definite decisions were made at yesterday's session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Spring Millinery Exhibition Invitations Issued
The notice invites readers to visit Miss Zora Matto at 118 North Ninth Street to view the spring millinery display, extending a cordial invitation even if a purchase is not yet planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zora Matto
North Ninth. Street
Syracuse Goshen electric line starts amid celebration
The Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City Northwestern Railway Co began the Goshen Syracuse electric line in Syracuse with stockholder inspection and a 2 pm rail trip to Vawter Park to secure a $10,000 Turkey Creek township subsidy ending tomorrow. A gala Syracuse Improvement Association meeting and visits to the Sandusky Portland Cement plant followed as officials announced the line would be built to Goshen and in operation by mid summer to handle traffic to Wawasee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen-Syracuse
Indianapolis, Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern Railway Co
Syracuse
Indianapolis
Vawter Park
Turkey Creek Township
Syracuse Opera House
Syracuse Improvement Association
Charles W. Miller
Sandusky Portland Cement Company
Bad Fight in Elkhart at Chicago Telephone Plant
In Elkhart two union laborers George Collins and Harry Brown were arrested after a clash at the Chicago Telephone and Supply Co plant. Warrants issued for four union pickets. The company officials involved include George A. Briggs president A. J. Briggs superintendent Fred Becker foreman and Harry C. Randall secretary treasurer. The dispute centered on wage offers from $2 per day up to $2.75 with a proposed $2.50 final before the discharge of metal polishers. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Telephone & Supply Co
George Collins
Harry Brown
Elkhart
George A. Briggs
A. J. Briggs
Fred Becker
Harry C. Randall
Briggs
Weil Defends Himself in Forged Check Case
Edward N. Weil, jailed after a forg ed check incident in LaPorte bearing Marcus Henoch’s signature, appeared before Judge Richter for arraignment. He acted as his own attorney and presented a plea showing notable legal knowledge and intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward N. Weil
LaPorte
Marcus Henoch
Richter
Weil
Compromise Plea Sought in Mishawaka Murder Case
Attorneys for Alvin Ludwig of Mishawaka seek a plea of guilty to manslaughter with Prosecuting Attorney Talbot in South Bend informed. The state opposes the proposal, aiming for a first degree murder conviction and a trial outlook remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Ludwig
Mishawaka
Talbot
South Bend
Correction on Birter Miller death report adjusts cause
A Democrat misinformed on Birter Miller’s death led to a wrong statement. The attending physician diagnosed diphtheria Sunday morning, countering claims the illness was only a cold. The correction aims to set the record straight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birter Miller
Property sale sets Kosciusko County record at $70,000
A. H. Brown of the Leesburg area sold his property to Baumgartner Bros of Illinois for $70,000. Possession is to be taken January 1, 1908. This is the largest real estate deal ever recorded in Kosciusko county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cis H
Helen M. Martindale
Moses Martindale
W. D. Dalton
James Brown, Jr
Admr
James Brown Jr
Henry Mishler
E. M. Sensibaugh
Jacob C. Brown
Richard Vanderveer
Edwin W. Figbee
William D. Dalton
Dennis E. Bigam
Henry Barthel
Ernest
Edward Chokey
Samuel Chokey
A. H. Brown
Leesburg
Baumgartner Bros
Illinois
Kosciusko County
Blumberg and MW Hirschfield plan East Goshen fertilizer factory
Blumberg and MW Hirschfield arrange to open a fertilizer factory in East Goshen as plans move toward settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumberg & MW Hirschfield
East Goshen
St Patrick's Day Green Flowers from Goshen Floral
Green flowers available for St Patrick's Day from Goshen Floral Co. at 108 Hast Wash St. Offer highlights fresh greens and themed arrangements for celebrations.
St Patrick's Day Carnations at Goshen Floral Co
A brief note from Goshen Floral Co highlights a St Patrick's Day display featuring carnations. Local shoppers are invited to view and purchase the seasonal blooms.
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Aaron Rohrer
Union Tp
Lovina Anglemeyer
Alice A. Fidell
Grand Rapids
Hale
Mamie M. Cassel-Hale
Waterford
Robert Hale
Michigan City
Martin Cripe
Christian Cripe
Albert Weaver
Martin H. Kinney
David Garver
Inez Leona Barthel
Emeline Barthel
Lewis Zeigler
Mabel Markam
Horace A. Markam
Emma Banta
Nola.Banta
George Banta
Charlotte E. Watson
Fran
Rev. Smith
First English Lutheran Church
Winona Line
Society News
Harry Carter
E. Brinley
Goshen Barber
Winona Barn
Vv. W. Vanfleet
Indianapolis Star
St. Joseph- Hikhart
Special Star
Peru Court House
Wolves
Leas & Galbreath
St Patrick’s’ Day
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