Cobb Case Faces Embezzlement Charge Next Week
Prosecutor Burris files new case charging former Elkhart township trustee George S. Cobb with embezzlement. Affidavit by Gordon Latta states Cobb turned over 1243.75 on December 16 1907 and had used the funds. Witnesses include Oliver Sweitzer Ferman Leaming Latta Benj Ganger Yeoman and Mitchell Charnley Cobb’s bondsman defense by Deahl & Deahl and William H Charnley. Several related suits and ongoing circuit court activity noted with marriage licenses probate actions and guardianship filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burris
George S. Cobb
Elkhart Township
Circuit Court
Davis & Schaefer
William H
Charnley
Deahl & Deahl
E. A. Dausman
Cobb
Gordon Latta
Elkhart
Mr. Cobb
Ferman B. Leaming
Leaming
Oliver H. Sweitzer
Benj. Ganger
Alonzo Yeoman
Mitchell Charnley
Cobb Have Been Started In the Circuit Court
Major J.B. Cobb
Mary Yoder
Rufus Green
Harvey JL. Miller
Grant Singer
Miller Expected to Secure Nomination Says Secret Favor
Allen county voters completed delegate selections to the Republican state convention on Saturday. C. W. Miller leads with a claimed 27 to 1 percent opposition margin. W. C. B. Harrison reports delegates statewide favor Miller by a large majority and predicts Miller's nomination. Birth notices report a daughter born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Shafer of South Eleventh street and a son to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Fryman of South Tenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Allen County
C. W. Miller
W. C. B. Harrison
George W. Shafer
South Eleventh Street
John WH. Fryman
South Tenth Street
Nusbaum Visits Town for Conn Candidacy Work
J W Nusbaum from Wikhart consulted with Company G Conn about political efforts in the northern part of the state. Nusbaum has been active supporting Conn's candidacy through regional work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nusbaum
John W. Nusbaum
Wikhart
Co. G. Conn
Mr. Nusbaum
Mr. Conn
District Meeting at Warsaw Draws Good Attendance
The district meeting of the M. E. church is being held in Warsaw today with a good attendance. Green Carnations at the Colonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
M. E. Church
Watson leads in Indiana governor race delegate count
Captain John K. Gowdy of Rushville said Watson holds 576 of 1026 delegates in the state convention. Supporters of C. W. Miller also express confidence in his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John K. Gowdy
Rushville
James E. Watson
Watson
C. W. Miller
Bartholomew Eisenhour Nuptials Solemnized This Forenoon
Frank Eisenhour and Miss Clara V Bartholomew were married at 10 o clock at the residence of Mr and Mrs Jesse S Cripe 138 Crescent street Rev Luther J Smith officiated both are members of First English Lutheran church a luncheon followed. The groom has recent ties to Ryder North Dakota where he previously held a claim. The bride is the daughter of the late Moses Bartholomew Jefferson township. The couple plan travel to Ryder North Dakota after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Moses Bartholomew
Jefferson Township
Cripe
Society News Taffy Pull At Ulery's Home Near Middlebury
A taffy pull was held at the Ulery residence near Middlebury Friday evening with 75 attendees. Miss Lucile Kirkendorfer and Miss Clara Gouker of this city attended. The evening was reported to be delightful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulery
Middlebury
Lucile Kirkendorfer
Clara Gouker
Fire Damage Hits North Second Street Home
A Saturday night fire alarm sent the fire department to Carl Sanderson’s residence on North Second Street. The origin is unknown and Sanderson says no fire has occurred since Wednesday. The house and most household goods were badly damaged. former owner H A Stauffer recently sold to Mr Strine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sanderson
North Second Street
Sanderson
H. A. Stauffer
Strine
Bartrams cafe closes in Odd Fellows building
H R Bartram’s cafe in the Odd Fellows building on East Lincoln Avenue closes permanently Sunday. Bartram will move to Elkhart to run the cafe in the Elks temple, to be dedicated March 31. The vacated room will be prepared for city offices, with a window sign reading to be occupied by the city offices maybe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Bartram
Odd Fellows
East
Lincoln Avenue
State License Saloons Case Filed Before State Supreme Court
Charles W. Holler of South Bend filed a case with the state supreme court testing the constitutional right to license saloons. Thos Barnes and Joseph Hodges are appellants, with Park Rhodes as appellee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Holler
South Bend
State Supreme Court
Thos. Barnes
Joseph Hodges
Park Rhodes
East Goshen residents fault Lake Shore tracks grading
Property owners led by Rev. G. B. Fink protest say Rock Run creek overflows upon valuable land due to Lake Shore tracks being graded. A relief petition will be presented to the council tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Goshen
Lake Shore Company
Rock Run Creek
Mrs Booth to Lecture in Goshen Next Friday
Despite reports of a collapse Mrs Maude Ballington Booth will lecture in Goshen one week from Friday closing the Citizens Lecture course at the Jefferson Theatre. Latest advices say she has rallied and will honor her contract dates. She attributes illness reports to shock from the death of an old friend. Roberson will speak on Panama one week from tonight in the Citizens course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Maude Ballington Booth
Des Moines
Citizens
Jefferson Theatre
Roberson
Panama
New Air Line Secures 1.5 Million Loan For Route
The Chicago New York Air Line company receives a $1.5 million loan from Guaranty Trust Co of Chicago. The loan covers stock and subscriptions as surety after thorough investigations into the company's methods. Funds will be used to advance construction on the New York Chicago route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York-Chicago
Guaranty Trust Co. of
Chicago
Chicago-New York Air Line Company
Judgment Entered for Possession in Huebler Brewing Co. Case
In Justice Whisler's court a foreclosure seon judgment granted Huebler Brewing Co. of Toledo possession of the building formerly occupied by Lower Brothers saloon. Plaintiff was represented by B. G. Schaefer while Oscar Jay and Warren Berkey defended for Lower and Smith. The property is identified as the Mrs Catherine Schaefer room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huebler Brewing Co
Lower
Marriage of Jesse 8 Shellenberger and Rose Cripe
Jesse 8 Shellenberger and Rose Cripe wed Saturday night at the bride’s West Goshen home. About 50 relatives attended with Anna Shellenberger as bridesmaid and Charles Alwine as best man. Mrs Harley Livengood served as matron of honor. A three course supper followed the ceremony with ferns and carnations as decorations. The couple received several handsome gifts from guests including Ralph Miller, Frank Cripe, Ida and Ada Alwine of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturday
Jesse
Shellenberger
Rose Cripe
Isaaac Cripe
West Goshen
Anna Shellenberger
Sroom
Charles Alwine
Elkhart
Harley Livengood
Ralph Miller
Frank Cripe
Ida and
Ada Alwine
Probable Democratic Platform Highlights Local Option Revisions
The draft platform proposes local option adoption and tariff revision, repeal of the metropolitan police law, reduced state expenditures, direct election of senators by the people, and a provision to arbitrate disputes between capital and labor.
Train crash near Porter prompts fatality scare
Lake Shore passenger train No 23 struck a wrecked refrigerator car at the Michigan Central crossing in Porter at high speed. The collision nearly caused a fatality with no one seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Michigan Central Crossing
Porter
Prison transfer in Elks Club robbery case
Deputy Sheriff Minear with Eugene Sloat moved toward Jeffersonville after Sloat pleaded guilty to robbing the Elks club of 185 dollars. Sloat received a two term of from one to fourteen years in the reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minear
Warsaw
Jeffersonville
Eugene Sloat
Reformatory
Elks Club
Knights of Pythias to occupy new quarters April
The Knights of Pythias lodge will take over its new quarters in the Sanders-Hay building around April 1. Two new pool tables and a billiard table have been bought for the club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Sanders-Hay
Elks Minstrels Coming to Town for One Show
The Elks organization plans to bring the Elks minstrel troupe from South Bend for a single performance in town. The Eagles expect to finalize arrangements by Wednesday night for a boxing match in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Elks Minstrels
South Bend
Eagles
Fight Reported In Goshen On Weekend
Police were informed today that two well known Goshen residents engaged in a fight Saturday night. No arrests had been made as of this afternoon.
New Roof on Vault Replaces Old Stonework at Oak Ridge
D. CG. McDougall places a new roof on the W. D. Platter vault in Oak Ridge cemetery. The roof arrives in two stone pieces replacing the former four piece construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. CG. McDougall
W. D. Platter
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Goshen Patent Window Device for Gentlemen's Furnishings
Louis Simon & Co introduce a handsome window device from the Goshen Novelty and Brush Co for displaying menswear items. The display aims to attract buyers with a useful, stylish showcase of gents furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Loauis Simon & Co
Gents
Goshen Novelty Nd Brush Co
Lewis Bishop sells 207 acres to Mary L C Rogers
Land sale in Washington and Olive townships transfers 207 acres for 10000 dollars. Mary L C Rogers becomes owner by deed from Lewis Bishop in a transaction documented for public records. The sale price and location are stated with ownership change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Bishop
Mary L. C. Rogers
Washington
Olive Townships
Golf Club to Reorganize in Goshen This Week
The Goshen Golf club will meet this week to reorganize its leadership and operations. Members will discuss committee roles and future events at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Council Meeting Tonight Brings Sewer Petitions and Pavement Action
The common council holds a regular session this evening with plans for street paving and other items. Two sewer petitions are scheduled to come before the council for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Change in Temperature
A pronounced temperature drop occurred last night into this morning with mercury falling several degrees. Cold northwest winds prevailed as the air grew noticeably chillier.
Moving into New Residence on South Seventh Street
S. F. Spohn moves into a new South Seventh Street home described as one of the city’s finest. Millwood is dry and in good condition. Order of L. J. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Spohn
South Seventh Street
Millwood
L. J. Brooks
Democrats Preseason Battle for Governor Nomination
The Indiana Democratic convention meets in Indianapolis a week from Wednesday, with gubernatorial hopefuls led by Samuel M. Ralston C G Conn Thomas R Marshall Carroll K McCullough J A M Adair and Rev T H Kuhn. Republicans await a Watson Miller clash and possible brokered outcome as delegates depart Tuesday and Robert W Miers of Bloomington slated to deliver the keynote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
C. G. Conn
Elkhart
Thomas R. Marshall
Columbia City
Carroll K. McCullough
Anderson
J. A. M. Adair
Portland
Rev
T. H. Kuhn
Richmond
Ralston
C. W. Miller
James E. Watson
Watson
Miller
William
Taylor
Hugh Th. Miller
Robert W. Miers
Bloomington
Judges to Hear Walsh Case at October Term
Judge Grosseup leads United States Circuit Court panel with Francis Baker Peter S. Grosseup and William H. Seaman as judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Walsh case after the writ of supersedeas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter S. Grosseup
Francis E. Baker
William H. Seaman
United States Court of Appeals
John R. Walsh
Grosse
United States Circuit Court
Olive Shock Woodward Sues Fred Woodward for Divorce
In St Joseph circuit court Olive Shock Woodward sues Fred Woodward noted as a South Bend Republican lawyer. She seeks 3500 alimony 500 attorneys fees and a temporary allowance. They wed in summer 1907. Plaintiff is daughter of George M Shock formerly superintendent of the South Bend water plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Olive Shock Woodward
Fred Woodward
South Bend
George M. Shock
South Bend News Launches as New Morning Daily
The first issue of the South Bend News appears Friday morning with a fine appearance and credit to publishers. C. N. Fassett, formerly of Goshen, serves as editor. The introductory number signals a thrifty and well equipped newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend News
New Morning
C. N. Fassett
Goshen
Repairs Complete on Bridges Damaged in Flood
Repairs to all bridges damaged by the recent flood are finished. Lake Shore and Big Four companies spent significant sums. Smoke from washouts was noted. Goshen Veneer still has not recovered all logs, scattered along Rock Run creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Big Four
Goshen Veneer Company
Rock Run Creek
Dr. Jackson, Elder Goshen Physician, Ill at Home
Dr. Anos C. Jackson, Goshen’s oldest physician, is very ill at his home on South Fifth Street. He fell about a week ago and has not recovered. He is nearly eighty five years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Anos C. Jackson
South Fifth Street
Goshen
Exterior progress at PH McCormack Co courthouse
Exterior work at the east entrance progresses with a growing force of men. Interior work is well advanced according to project reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PH. McCormack & Co
Court House
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Ten Promises Quick Health Gain
Claims blood and muscle grow faster than any remedy and boosts health strength and vitality. Promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Ten as superior for the sick and the well priced at 35 cents for tea or tablets by Geo W Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Weller
Geo
W. Rule
Water recedes slowly as Elkhart river remains high
Mr and Mrs T H Butler of Benton visit en route to Elkhart where Butler plans to enter the grocery business Dr J A Gnepp 126 Haat Lincoln Ave Ground floor office Phone 79 acts as a local address reference in the city note
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart River
T. H. Butler
Benton
Elkhart
J. A. Gnepp
Haat
Lincoln Ave
Democrats Favor Local Option Temperance Plank
Thirteenth District leaders and delegates discuss platform planks in Indianapolis on the 26th with strong sentiment for a local option temperance plank. Chairman S N Stevens backs local option while preserving existing temperance laws and stressing no statements before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth District
S. N. Stevens
Thirteenth
Indianapolis
Samuel Ralston
Stevens
Political notes on Indiana GOP split and liquor interests
The Indianapolis News and Fairbanks Beveridge factions clash over governor candidates Watson and Miller. The piece argues Fairbanks loyalists control the party since 1893 and accuses the News of backing liquor interests while opposing local option laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Fairbank
Republican State Machine
Beveridge
Fairbanks
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Evansville
King Bee
Artman
Albert Leiber
Watson
Fairbanks-Gooodrich State Machine
Taylor
Miller
Obituaries and Local Notes from The Democrat
Twenty five years ago items list deaths in the region including Joseph Klopfenstein Michael Davis Minnie Bless George Lint Noah Miller Mrs George Sherman Frank Benham John Pickrell and others. Also noted are a county attorney appointment and a school district reunion with a literary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Klopfenstein
Michael Davis
Minnie Blyley
J. M. Whitehead
Minnie Bless
John‘ Austin
Jefferson Township
J. A
Mitchell
H. D. Wilson
Board of Commissioners
George Lint
Harrison Township
Noah Miller
Benton
Syracuse
George Sherman
Frank Benham
R. D. Benham
Benham
John Pickrell
Middlebury
Tongue Slasher Convicted in Horse Tongue Cutting
Max Minney was found guilty of cutting out the tongue of a stallion owned by Dennis Murphy after a seven hour jury deliberation. The defendant's lawyers immediately moved for a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Minney
Berrien County
Dennis Murphy
Bennett Miss Louis Bennett Dies At 84 In Michigan Relocation
Mortuary record notes Louis Bennett aged 84 died last night at 9 at the home of her niece Mrs. Hoff man 510 North Eighth street. She came here four months ago from Shiawassee county Michigan to reside. No surviving relatives besides Mrs Hoff man and her family. Remains to be taken to Byron Michigan for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Louis Bennett
Maggie Hoffman
North Eighth Street
Shiawassee County
Mich
Hoffman
Byron
Refused Liquor License Appeal in Kendallville
Casper Vetter faced Kendallville’s second ward liquor license request before county commissioners who upheld remonstrance and denied the license. Attorney R. E. Barr posted bond for costs and damages and requested a circuit court appeal, granted. Case may wait until May court session. Attorney B. F. Deahl represented remonstrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Vetter
Kendallville
Vetter
R. E. Barr
Circuit Court
B. F. Deahl
Goshen
Belgian Immigrant Henri Cesar Jourez Reported Missing
Reports from South Bend and Belgian officials investigate the 1904 disappearance of Henri Cesar Jourez a wealthy Belgian who left for Michigan beet fields. Authorities and friends fear foul play and suspect a secret plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Belgium
Henri Caesar Jourez
Michigan
Joureg
Murdock Promises Rapid Rail Link Work Start
Samuel Murdock of the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana By Co with offices in South Bend says construction on the South Bend to LaPorte rail link will start today or tomorrow with 150 men employed. He pledges 27 miles of track laid in 45 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Samuel Murdock
Chicago, South Bend
Northern Indiana
Lake Shore Gang Reorganized Fears Rise Across States
Police report the Lake Shore gang of robbers and beggars has reorganized. Ohio officers say they hold three members of the reorganized band in custody as investigations stretch from Indianapolis to Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Ohio
Motions to Quash Indictments in South Bend Lawyers Case
In St Joseph circuit court motions were entered to quash indictments in conspiracy cases against Lawyers Holler and Gabriel of South Bend. They were not ruled on and the cases are docketed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Holler and
Gabriel
South Bend
Sick List Notes James M. Gowing Improvement
James M. Gowing, once severely affected by eczema, shows marked improvement but cannot yet perform court bailiff duties. Roy Miller of Louie Simon & Co.’s store remains ill and unable to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Gowing
Roy Miller
Louie Simon & Co
Herr to Engage in Real Estate and Insurance Business
W C Herr has rented rooms in the Hawks Gartner building and will engage in real estate and insurance business. A warning is issued not to drive on Sixth street between Lincoln avenue and Purl street to avoid prosecution. Ed Rimpler, Chairman St and Alley Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Herr
Hawks Gartner
Sixth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Purl Street
Rimpler
Found Money Seizure Narrowly Recovered by Owner
A finder reports possession of money described as found and proves ownership to recover the property. The notice notes contact via the home telephone number 944 for claimants to establish entitlement.
Breach of Promise Suit Filed by Miss Shanauer
Miss Maude Shanauer of South Bend sues Edgar Dale Steele a Studebaker employee for 5000 dollars alleging five years of companionship engagement ring promises and a broken pledge to marry. The complaint details Steele has failed to fulfill promises and refused to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Shanauer
South Bend
David Shanauer
Edgar Dale Steele
Studebaker
Steele
Attorney Totals by Indiana County Count
Records compiled by Ed Fitzpatrick show 3703 practicing attorneys in Indiana. Marion County has 624. Brown County has the fewest with three. Elkhart 66, St. Joseph 93, LaGrange 13, Kosciusko 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Fitzpatrick
Supreme Court
Indiana
Marion County
Brown
Elkhart County
St. Joseph
Lagrange
Kosciusko
Public Horse Sale at Sears Gardners Barn Goshen Ind
Public sale of twenty head of horses at Sears Gardners feed barn West Lincoln Goshen Indiana on Friday March 20 1908 at 1 oclock. Horses include mares and geldings aged 3 to 6 years suitable for farm work and feeding purposes. A. S. Shelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Gardner
Lincoln Avenue
Goshen
Ind
A. S. Shelley
W. O. W. Special Initiation at the Hall March 18
The W. O. W. announces a special initiation at the hall on Wednesday evening March 18 followed by refreshments and an old fashioned smoker. The U. R. will present in uniform. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W
W. O. W. Hall
U. R
Notice on St Marks church improvement fund collections
A notice in the daily papers states that Aaron Hartzler is no longer authorized to collect funds for the St Marks church improvement fund. Hartzler says he is jointly liable on a $600 unsecured note for church improvements and has advanced about $250 for debts. money paid will be applied to the note and church debts. He will receive new subscriptions to help liquidate the remainder and asks subscribers to ensure funds are used as intended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marks Church
Aaron Hartzler
Hartzler
St. Marks
Delegates in Dispute Over Township Convention Returns
After viewing township returns Allen township elected delegates to the republican state convention Friday. Miller leaders claim ten of the fourteen, Watson backers concede seven for Miller and four for Watson. Goshen Lodge No. 12 will have work Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Township
Miller
Watson
Goshen Lodge
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Mary Hulwick
Harlan A. Stauffer
Jesse E. Shellenberger
Rosa Cripe
Charles W. Stauffer
Bertha Richmond
Samuel A. Swartzlander
Emma J. Roose
M. Franklin Eisenour
Ryder
N. D
Clara V. Bartholomew
Or Ou
Jesse A. Miller
Daniel L. Gorsuch
Jacob O. Culler
Mary Ll. Ramsley
James O. Smith
Wiliam H. Charnley
Lotta Yoder
Merietta J. Walker
Aron
S. Zook
William C. Eliott
Aaron S. Zook
Admr
Alma J. Elliott
Colonial
Society News
Mrs. Booth
AIR Line
Democrats
Publicans
Baker
Democrats For Temperance
Democratic State Committee
George B. Lockwood
Fair
Eas
Democrat
Jackson Township
A. J. Smith
J. A. Smith
York Township
Warasw
P. J. Pareter
John A. Smith
Parmeter
Goshen Democrat
Matthew Rippey
Rippey
Albion New Era
Ower
Mortuary Record
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