Munroe Found Guilty and Sentenced to Federal Prison
Munroe was found guilty and sentenced to a three year term in federal prison. The court ordered the term to be served in Atlanta Georgia.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
1
Munroe Found Guilty In Wireless Stock Scheme
George W. Munroe, tried in New York, was convicted of selling wireless telephone stock nationwide and sentenced to three years in Atlanta federal prison. One government witness was Burt Kinney of Elkhart Indiana, a cigar maker. The government spent substantial funds prosecuting Munroe, who targeted hundreds of victims in Elkhart and Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Munroe
Atlanta
Munroe
Burt Kinney
Elkhart
Ind
Goshen
Fof Wireless
Big Lake Erie Storm Claims Seven Sailors
A major storm on Lake Erie since last night sinks a fishing tug with seven men missing or dead. Several other tugs are missing as the weather disrupts navigation and railroad travel across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Elkhart Council Sets Liquor License Fee and Fireworks Rules
The Elkhart City Council unanimously fixed the liquor license fee at 560 under the new law and suspended rules to pass the measure. An ordinance for a sane Fourth of July was adopted and fireworks will be supervised by the mayor. Merchants proposed a park post lighting system with a one year merchant-provided current, costing about 2500 annually, which the council questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Moose Lodge formation meeting to be addressed by Harry B Darling
The Hon. Harry B Darling of La Porte and editor of the Laporte Argus Bulletin will speak at a public meeting in Goshen to organize a Loyal Order of Moose lodge. The March 17 meeting at 7 30 in Woodmans hall invites ladies with husbands, no admission. Fort Wayne Moose lodge now over 1400 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
Harry B. Darling
Lapore
National League of Democratic Clubs
Indiana State Board of Pardons
Laporte Argus-Bulletin
Loyal Order of Moose
Goshen
Woodman’s Hall
The
Moose
Lodge of Moose At
Fort Wayne
Warsaw Local Option Vote May Turn Wet
Indications point to a wet outcome in Warsaw for the upcoming local option election. The town has a history of saloons and drunkenness, with some residents preferring licensed establishments over illegal gambling by blind pigs. Milford also shows a wet sentiment according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Indiana
Milford
Camp at Kendallville Welcomes 400 Greeks from Lake Shore
Kendallville papers report the Lake Shore will send 400 Greek families to camp there. Many have been living in cars during the winter, but they have behaved orderly and settled in the camp area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Lake Shore
Miss Bernice Hulburt and Joseph Mishler Wed at Ship Shewana Home
Miss Bernice Hulburt and Joseph E Mishler were married at the bride's grandmother home near Ship Shewana. The wedding was performed in a simple family ceremony with relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Hulburt
Joseph E. Mishler
Shipshewana
Osceola Still Dry Judge Upholds County Rule
Judge Vanfleet of St. Joseph County Superior Court sustains the Osceola dry ruling. Edward Yost, appealing after the county commissioners refused a saloon license, is denied again following remonstrators' testimony. The judge notes no proven misconduct but cites majority resident opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Vanfleet
St. Joseph
Osceola
Edward Yost
Yost
Vanfleet
Millersburg K of P Dedicates New Castle Hall
The Millersburg K of P Lodge will dedicate its new castle hall next Tuesday night with visitors expected from Goshen Ligonier Syracuse Middleburg and other places. A banquet at the town hall from 5 to 7 p m costs 50 cents a plate to fund the lighting plant. A reception will follow in the lodge room, and an 8 o'clock program in the opera house will feature B F Deahl as principal speaker with County Assessor E C Bartholomew acting as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Lodge
Millersburg
New Castle Hall
Goshen
Ligonier
Syracuse
Middleburg
Opera House
B. F. Deahl
E. C. Bartholomew
Obituary Notices From Elkhart Area deaths
Emma Brubaker of Elkhart dies after months of illness at her son Edward Brubaker’s home aged 64. Edith Fidler of Nappanee dies at 14 from pulmonary tuberculosis, survived by her parents and two sisters. funeral held yesterday. Cyrus Buck dies at county asylum aged 49. remains shipped to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brubaker
Emma Brubaker
Edward Brubaker
Elkhart
Fidler
Edith
Wayne Ficler
Nappanee
Buck
Cyrus Buck
County
Indianapolis
Elkhart City Eyes Wet Status Amid License Debate
In Elkhart the drys offer no claims while wets predict a jump from 309 to 1500 in liquor presence. Council approves a 500 dollar license fee limiting saloons to about twenty three as March 28 approaches. Public sentiment blames dive operators seeking revival despite broad opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Marion
Kokomo
Wabash
Kendallville
Robbery at Cromwell hits postoffice and Klines shop
A rear entry break in Cromwell targeted the postoffice and Kline’s dry goods store. Thieves took cigars and opened mail at the postoffice and stole about $100 at Kline’s. Similar to recent break ins at Millersburg Leesburg and New Paris. No crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Kline
Millersburg
Leesburg
New Paris
Irregularities in Ora Whiteneck’s County Records
Further discrepancies surface in the records of Ora Whiteneck a former Wabash county surveyor now in Michigan City prison for embezzlement He paid contractor Joseph Rees 989 and raised vouchers to 2029 before turning them in pocketing the difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteneck
Ora Whiteneck
Wabash County
Michigan City
Austine Ditch
Joseph Rees
Reed Parker Joins Chicago Tribune Sports Desk
Reed Parker of South Bend has accepted a position with the Chicago Tribune sporting department. Parker studied at the University of Wisconsin where he was known as a yell leader. He is a graduate of South Bend High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Reed Parker
Samuel Parker
South Bend
Parker
University of Wisconsin
Young Parker
Bicycle and motorcycle collision injures three in South Bend
Three persons were hurt in a South Bend crash between a bicycle and a motorcycle. Rider Leo Kwilinski, who traveled on the bicycle, is held at the police station as the person responsible for the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Leo Kwilinski
Kendallville Sees $2000 In Liquor Licenses
In Kendallville officials report receiving two thousand dollars from liquor license issuances. The data reflects revenue from local licensing for the period.
Died of appendicitis in Middlebury Township
Middlebury Township young man Ross Artley died at his home near Middlebury at 10 this morning after a four week illness from appendicitis. He underwent an operation Monday and had seemed better until yesterday. Survived by wife Lily Rowe and two children, his parents, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral Sunday at 10:30 at St Pauls Lutheran Church Middlebury, with burial in Middlebury cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury Township
Ross Artley
Middlebury
Mr. Artley
T. P. Artley
Lily Rowe
Clyde Pickrell
Bristol
Louis
George
Donald
Joseph
Howard J. Shellenbarres
Wilma Artley
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Friends
H. Allen
Middlebury Cemetery
Albion College President to Speak for Local Drys
Samuel Dickey president of Albion College Albion Mich will speak for the local drys at the Jefferson next Sunday night at 730. Known for liquor debates he previously clashed with ex Mayor Rose of Milwaukee on the wet side. Public invited as Goshen begins its local option campaign ahead of the March election scheduled one week from Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion College
Samuel Dickey
Albion College of
Albion
Mich
Jefferson
Dickey
Rose
Milwaukee
Wis
Mr. Dickey
Goshen
Old Cy Young to Quit After Long Career
Cy Young announced at Hot Springs this would be his last year as a professional player. The veteran pitcher, heavy with weight, is still active in outfield practice and running to slim down for the next championship season in the American League. he has saved money and plans a comfortable retirement with finances to spare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Young
Hot Springs
Young
Egg Mystery From Silver Lake Baffles Yonkers Dealer
A Silver Lake family recalls their egg story after the son inscribes his name on the egg and a Yonkers New York inquiry asks how long since the egg was gathered. The household had paid 35 cents per dozen for eggs guaranteed strictly fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
T. S. Keller
Yonkers
N.Y
Indiana Democratic Realty Company Closes Home Fund Campaign
The Indiana Democratic Realty Company ended its stock subscription drive for the Home for the Indiana Democratic Club in Indianapolis after reports from the Commercial Club showed total subscriptions reached the $70,000 requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Democratic Realty Company
Indiana Democratic Club
Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Anti-Saloon League to Press Liquor License Probe
Interest grows in South Bend district as Anti-Saloon League forces plan procedures to oppose liquor license grants to unentitled applicants and to file affidavits against violators of the new regulatory measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti- Saloon League
South Bend
Expect Decision Soon in South Bend Streetcar Case
A ruling is anticipated soon in the case of the city of South Bend versus the Chicago, South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway Company over alleged ordinance violations requiring streetcar track sprinkling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
South Bend
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Company
Campaign to Start Eleven Day Goshen City Option Campaign
The executive committee of the Option League has outlined an eleven day campaign ending the eve of Goshen city option election on March 28. The plan outlines public rallies and outreach activities designed to boost support before voting day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen City
The
Option League
Six Weeks of Winter Ends with Groundhog Shadow
Report notes six weeks of winter since the groundhog saw a shadow and predicts continued cold. The piece mentions outdoor conditions yesterday confirming the forecast and a Spider Web party hosted by the Lady Maccabees in their hall on Thursday evening with public invited. It also references a Sunday night event featuring Samuel Dickey Jefferson discussing a local option question and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Maccabees
Samuel Dickey
Jefferson
Prosecutor General to Advise on Recovery of Funds from Officers
Attorney General Thomas Honan plans to send a circular to all prosecuting attorneys with the amended public accounting law. The law charges state officials with handling suits to recover funds from delinquent officers. About 75 cases exist, with 50 in Honan’s hands for filing, and compromises may be pursued where possible. The circular also notes changes to county treasurer settlement forms, introducing tax delinquency divisions, after talks with the auditor of state and the state board of accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Honan
State Board of Accounts
Honan
Auditor of State
Franklin Fox Steps In as Manager of Isle of Spice
During Bert Carter’s illness Franklin Fox of Goshen acted as manager, taking the Isle of Spice company to Elkhart Benton Harbor and Cassopolis where matinee and night shows earned 537 dollars in Elkhart 486 in Benton Harbor and 432 in Cassopolis. Fox now considers a potential offer to sing the baritone roles in operatic productions planned at Hlitch's Gardens in Denver Colorado this coming summer and will likely accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklyn Fox
Bert Carter
Franklin Fox
Goshen
Elkhart
Benton Harbor
Cassopolis
Fox
Hlitch’s
Denver
Col
Obscene Pictures Must Go Under Rector Liquor Measure
Cor poration Counsel Joseph B. Kealing delivers opinion on a clause banning obscene pictures in saloons under the new liquor measure. Indianapolis police Supt. Hyland orders saloon keepers to comply with the law. No penalty is attached to the act for the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Kealing
Rector
Supt
Hyland
Indianapolis
Autos Recovered After Thefts In Region
The Black Crow auto stolen from Br C B Brassler of Elkhart was found by the roadside at Smith's church six miles northwest of Elkhart. A farmer saw it yesterday, thinking a breakdown, and did not report it. Another auto stolen from a South Bend man was recovered today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. C. B. Brassler
Elkhart
Smith’s
Thurch
Ellkhart
South Bend
Oldest resident born in Middlebury township noted
Marion Bachelor of Crescent Street marks his 75th birthday today, born near the High Square school house in Middlebury township. He is likely among the area’s oldest natives still living from that township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bachelor
Crescent Street
Middlebury Township
Hight Square
Angola Brick and Tile Co petition for shipping facilities
The Angola Brick and Tile Co of Angola filed a petition before Indiana's railroad commission seeking additional shipping facilities between the Lake Shore and the Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angola Brick and Tile Co. of
Angola
The
Railroad Commission of Indiana
Lake Shore
Wabash
Warsaw to Have Vaudeville at Opera House
The Warsaw opera house has been leased by the Balfour Amusement company of Plymouth and will open Saturday evenings as a vaudeville and moving picture house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Balfour Amusement Company
Plymouth
Dickinson Brothers Operate Three Wabash Theatres
Dickinson Brothers own and run three picture shows in Wabash, namely the Orpheum, Dreamland and Princess theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson Brothers
Wabash
Orpheum
Dreamland
Princess Theatres
Wanted position as house manager or theater executive
Classified notice seeks a first class motion picture theater manager with six years experience. Applicant lists W. F. Neice address 1420 West Franklin Street Elkhart. Contact Tad at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alman
W. F. Neice
Franklin
The Chocolate Soldier at the Jefferson
The Jefferson staged The Chocolate Soldier with Oscar Straus music praised for its high quality and colorful Bulgarian imagery. Performers Alice Yorke Forrest Huff and Frances Kennedy led a strong cast with Zuro conducting a capable orchestra and a large, enthusiastic audience demanding encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Straus
Jefferson
Straus
Rudolph Bernauer
Leopold Jacobson
George Bernard Shaw
Richard Mansfield
Stanislaus Stange
Ito
New York
Alice Yorke
Nadina
Francis J. Boyle
Josiah Zuro
Lina Abarbanell
F. C. Whitney
Sommers
Indiana cities debate liquor license fees
The South Bend News advocates a $500 liquor license in its city while the Fort Wayne News seeks a $500 fee there. Few Indiana cities have licenses under $500. The editorial argues saloons are limited and licensees should pay a higher fee, criticizing past low charges and too many saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend News
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Weaver’s
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. A. E. Weaver at 711 South Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Woman’s Misionary Society of the First M. E., Church
A. E. Weaver
South Sixth Street
Prizes for Corn Growers in Winona College Contest
A. A. Laughlin of Nappanee offers three scholarships in the Winona College of Agriculture for Elkhart and Kosciusko counties. The top winner receives a one year scholarship valued at $60, the second place earns two terms for $40, and the third place secures one term for $20 based on net income from half an acre in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
Winona
Winona College of Agriculture
Court News Remains Busy With Local Legal Actions
The Elkhart legal page details a temporary separation hearing for Almeda and Chester Eversole set for tomorrow with plaintiffs Burris Hubbell and Warren Berkey, and defendants Deahl and Deahl. Other items include a bank foreclosure dismissal, an affidavit against Daniel Sullivan for habitual drunkenness, and a petition to correct judgment in the Rock Run ditch case. Additional notes cover partition bonds in Lovina Vance et al. vs Lydia Cripe et al., setting aside a judgment in the Cassius M Benham alley case, a state audit bill for Elkhart records, a Scovil divorce with child support, and a guardian appointment for Emanuel Stauffer with a $2,000 bond. The Superior Court lists a divorce action by Carry G. Davis, a long quiet-title suit by Rhoda DeCamp et al. over multiple estates, an appeal by Pearl Miller in a $50 loan case, and new cases including Edson Larimer vs Shirley Larimer to quiet 82 acres in Clinton township. Marriage licenses are noted for Levi Hostettler and Etta Kiblinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almeda Eversole
Chester Eversole
Hubbell
Burris & Harper
Warren Berkey
Deahl
Rock Run Ditch
Jacob Bebbley
Charley Swart
Lovina Vance
Lydia Cripe
Owen E. Vance
Sol
Wm. Mishler
Charles A
Emma Strang
State Board of Accounts
Elkhart City
Secovil
Mattie Scovil
Joseph Scovil
Catharine D. Tschupp
Longcliff
William J. Bensecker
Emanuel Stauffer
Superior Court
Carry G. Davis
Fred D. Davis
Rhoda J. DeCamp
Thomas G. Harris
Elkhart
Wikhart
Justice Brumbaugh
Pearl Miller
Levi Hostettler
Millersburg
Etta Kiblinger
Goshen
Edson
Larimer
Shirley F. Larimer
Clinton Township
Mrs. Wells Dies in Michigan Cousin of Kreiders
Mrs. I. B. Wells aged 72 died yesterday at Athens Michigan. Funeral is scheduled tomorrow afternoon with Dr. and Mrs. M. K. Kreider expected to attend. She was known in this city and had visited here frequently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
I. B. Wells
Drs. Kreider
Athens
Mich
Tomorow
Mms. M. K. Kreider
Funeral for Louis Salinger Set for Tomorrow
The funeral will be held tomorrow forenoon at 10 o clock at the Main and Madison residence, with Rabbi Wein stein officiating. Interment at Sharis Israel cemetery. Remains may be viewed from 8 to 10 tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Salinger
Main
Madison Streets
Rabbi Weinstein
Sharis Israel Cemetery
Sale at 1416 South Eighth Street
Bargains offered for sale including bed room suite davenport dining table dining chairs library table and grand art pieces. Classified notice notes sale at 1416 South Eighth Street with items available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth St
Davenport
William Griswold Killed by Grand Trunk Train Near Mishawaka
William Griswold a 72 year old eccentric from near Bristol was killed instantly by an east bound Grand Trunk train two miles east of Mishawaka He stepped aside to wait for a freight train and did not hear the west bound passenger train His leg was severed and the body mutilated The body was sent to Niles where his sister lives Griswold known locally as Dr Johnson often begged pennies and posed as a foot racer and pedestrian
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Beath
Grand Trunk
William Griswold
Mishawaka
Joshua Smalley
Niles
Griswold
Gosher
Mhereabouts Griswold
Dr. Johnson
New Cranking Device Promises Safer Motor Starts
H. J. Culp of this city has perfected a crankless device for starting gasoline engines. It eliminates the danger of cranking and lets the driver start from the seat. The inventor will seek patent protection in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Culp
Mr. Culp
Patent Office
Washington, D. C
Mrs E A Platter Dead in North Vernon Indiana
Telegram reports Mrs. E A Platter died in North Vernon Indiana after a week long illness. She was about 70. Survivors include five children. Burial set for Saturday in North Vernon. W D Platter and wife ill at home. Alfred Lowry to attend funeral. Frank Plater recently married Miss Virgin Dreese of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Platter
Frank Platter
North Vernon
Ind
W. D. Platter
Alfred Lowry
Frank Plater
Elections Preparations for Local Option Votes in Indiana Cities
Sheriff Leader organizes prep work for city local option elections in Elkhart and Goshen on March 28. Township votes in Olive Wakarusa Locke Nappanee Washington Bristol set for March 31. Notices not yet posted. Goshen shows little public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Goshen
Olive
Wakarusa
Locke
Nappanee
Washington
Bristol
Fireworks Firm Seeks Dissolution Over Firecracker Demand
Major stockholders of the Pain Mfg Co apply to the New York Supreme Court to dissolve the corporation citing a reduced demand for firecrackers and fireworks as the reason, noting the company as a large and well known national concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safe and Sane
The
Pain Mfg. Co
Supreme Court
New York
Home Telephone Co. Control Shifts to Michigan Interests
Negotiations proceed to transfer controlling interest in the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Telephone Telegraph and Cable company, known as the Home Telephone Co. Fifty one percent of the stock is owned by Alice Ellison of Lagrange, who serves as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Michigan Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company
The
Home Telephone Co
Michigan
Alice Ellison
Lagrange
G A R Supper Menu and Local Notices
The notice lists a supper menu with roast beef, mashed potatoes, baked beans, cranberry sauce and cake, plus coffee. It also invites non ticket holders to obtain Men’s Bible Class banquet tickets at the door Friday night. Dr. A. G. Grubb is named township trustee for Springfield Township, LaGrange County, succeeding Claude Smith. A Desirable property with 4 acres near city limits is for sale on easy terms, by Daniel M. Bechtel. An 1910 Harley Davidson motorcycle is advertised for sacrifice through A T Fryman Jr., agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Grubb
Springfield Township
Lagrange County
Claude Smith
Daniel M. Bechtel
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