Cobb Trial Opens as Not Guilty Plea Moves Case Forward
In Elkhart circuit court the state vs Geo S Cobb former township trustee charged with embezzlement began this morning. Cobb pleaded not guilty after a motion to quash was overruled and jurors were sworn. The panel includes Elkhart residents and officials with W. Kiwis and Schaefer assisting the prosecutor. proceedings cover jury examination and adjournments, with guardships and real estate transfers listed in probate notices and real estate records.
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State
Geo. S. Cobb
Elkhart Township
Elkhart
Cobb
Deahl & Deahl
W. H. Charnley
E. A. Dausman
Burris
Clinton Township
Millersburg
Kiwis & Schaefer
Gorton Latta
Alonzo Yeoman
Benj. Changer
Property Transfers Reported in Local Land Transfers
James E. Davidson sells 120 acres in Osolo township to George H. Becker for 2000 dollars. Cletus Miller transfers 40 acres in Union township to Michael Miller for 3800 dollars. Hawks Fur Company sells a Goshen lot to Hawks Electric Company for 100 dollars. Elk. Indus. Assn. transfers a lot in Elkhart to Frank M. Cook for 300 dollars. Includes 207 acres in Osolo and Washington townships valued at 10000 dollars in other transfers.
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John Dubbs
Matilda Dubbs
Admx
Harriet G. Fligard
Rosella W. Kellogg
Jacob W. Rine
Harvey W. Kantz
Admr
Rebecca Cooper
Isaac B. Cooper
York Tp
H. E. Kauffman
Alfred Haines
York P
Mary Hauenstein
Barbara Weis
Bango
Arthur F. Newman
N. J. Norrice
Concord
Peter A. Freed
John G. Lorhman
Elkhart
J. O. Brunk
Mary A. Yoder
Jefferson
Elk. Co. Trust Co
Albert Christian Yoder
Goshen
Ers
Osolo
Washington
James E. Davidson
George H. Becker
Cletus Miller
Michael Miller
Union Tp
Hawks Fur. Co
Hawks Electric Co
Elk. Indus. Asso
Frank M. Cook
Frank Campbell Fined With Costs in Assault Case
Frank Campbell pleaded guilty to assault and battery on W. J. Davis in Justice Whisler's court. He was fined with costs totaling 16 dollars after a dispute over payment to Dr. E. E. Ash. Campbell had paid the bill and held a receipt. Davis' face bore the marks of the fight yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Davis
Frank Campbell
Justice Whisler
Warren Berkey
W. J. Davis
Campbell
Mr. Davis
E. E. Ash
Mrs Ellen Close Dies After Operation At Becknell Hospital
Mrs Ellen Close wife of William Close died at 4 30 this morning at Becknell hospital after an operation for tumor The remains were taken to the Culp morgue and later to the home at the corner of Middlebury and Eighth streets Funeral arrangements are incomplete She was an old Goshen resident of 30 years born in Walcottville Indiana aged 54 Surviving are her husband and one sister Mrs J F Kline.
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Ellen Close
William Close
Becknell Hospital
Culp
Middlebury
Eighth Streets
Goshen
Walcottville
Ind
J. F. Kline
Society Notices Highlight Local Celebrations and Weddings
Mrs Philip Smith hosted thirty ladies for a carpet rag sewing. Nic Cripe celebrated St Patrick s Day with forty nine guests at his home in honor of his birthday. The Tady Maccabres honored the sons of Erin in their lodge. Invitations arrive for the marriage of Miss Mable McCullough of Lockwood Saskatchewan to Joan Smith. Miss Onela Shyrer will entertain tonight. Mrs Max Myers hosted a Jewish society reception for forty guests at 522 South Third Street with masked attendees and dancing. Miss Sadie Gallagher hosted the N P U club with Irish decor and games. Goshen death rate for January was 23 5 with 17 deaths. Elk Heart reported 25 deaths at rate 16 8. No state wide smallpox deaths in January. Co operative Construction Co warned future libel attacks will prompt damage suits.
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St. Patrick’s
Nic Cripe
Ripe
Mable McCullough
Melvin McCullough
East Goshen
Lockwood
Saskatchewan
Canada
Jo Anl Smith
Mareho
Max Myers
South Third Street
Harry Burnstein
Ligonier
Nea
Sadie Gallagher
N. P. U. Club
May Swart
Addie Swartzbaugh
Goshen
State Board of Health
Elkhart
Scarlet fever cases reported in local families
City Health Officer A C Yoder reports four scarlet fever cases in Isaac Biller’s family on Wilden avenue. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs J N Perry are in Mishawaka due to their daughter Mrs James Edaall’s illness.
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A. C. Yoder
Isaac Biller
Wilden Avenue
J. N. Perry
Mishawaka
James Edaall
THAT CITY HALL SITE
Councilman Rimpler presents views on the Rowell lot deal and Mayor Kohler’s handling. He argues the committee did not know of any deal for the lot and accuses the mayor of underhanded actions in blocking moves to the Odd Fellows block. He calls for clarity and notes the public deserves full facts. EDW RIMPLER signs the letter.
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Rimpler
Democrat
Rowell
Konhler
Stone
Odd Fellows Block
Odd Fellows
McGarvey
Kohler
Edw
Cement Factory Resumes at Syracuse Plant
The Sandusky Portland Cement Cows plant in Syracuse opened this morning after months of closure. Fifty workers were hired initially with plans to increase numbers soon, a move welcomed by local merchants who felt the shutdown's impact.
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Syracuse
Emily Murray's Troubadours at First M E Church
Sunday School Entertainment featuring Emily Murray's Troubadours at the First Missionary church on April 1. Matinee admission for Sunday school children is free while evening tickets are 26 cents. Dr W Q O Vallette, Sunday school superintendent, arranged the event, which the organization has performed here before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Murray
Train accident leaves Clyde Meadows severely injured
Clyde Meadows, 27, a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman from Port Wayne, had both legs severed below the knees while attempting to board a moving train at Wanatah. He was placed on a train and rushed to a hospital in Port Wayne for treatment.
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Clyde Meadows
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wanatah
Port Wayne
Death of Henry Alwine at 77 and funeral plans
Mr Henry Alwine died at his home after a year of poor health aged 77 The funeral is set for March 19 at 10 am at the U B church at Solomon s Creek and burial will follow in a nearby cemetery Coordinates not provided in the text.
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Henry Alwine
U. B
Solomon's Creek
Receiver Appointed For Elk hart Plumbing And Heating Co
On petition of Frank R. Flynn stockholder and officer Edwin F Willett was named receiver. Reported assets total 4700 with liabilities 2200. Also note Goshen college rhetoric professor B D Smucker teaching a debating team at Waynesburg college in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Flynn
The
Elkhart Plumbing and Heating Co
Edwin F. Willett
B. D. Smucker
Goshen College
East
Waynesburg College
Meet in Albion Last to Be Held
Warsaw March 18 Special The Goshen district conference of the North Indiana Methodist Episcopal church may end with its last session in Albion next year. Rev. D S Jones of Bourbon moves to discontinue district meetings, claiming they no longer serve purpose. Dr H W Bennett, presiding elder, notes attendance and interest have waned and hints several prominent ministers will soon resign.
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Warsaw
Goshen
North Indiana
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albion
M. E
D. S. Jones
Bourbon
D. H. Guild
H. W. Bennett
Bennet
Jones
H.W. Bennetes
Rotewards
Bennett
neeMent
A. J. Holderman
S. L. Cates
H. Murray
Baltimore
Anderson
First Methodist Episcopal Church of Warsaw
W. H. Boey
Wolcottville
C. H. Hewitt
C. D. Inebit
J. M. Franches
J. W. Middleton
Elkhart
W. L. Hines
T. D. Mayer
A. C. McCarter
M. H. Markle
Myron
C. L. Marsh Butler
W J. Riggen
Sidney
J. Frank Snyder
Winona Lake
D. D. Stillwell
Lagrange
County Medical Society to Convene State Meeting in Elkhart
The Elkhart County Medical Society will hold its annual meeting at Elks hall and Hotel Hascall on Thursday March 26 beginning at 2 p m with a full program of talks on ataxia ulcers gall bladder and other topics led by doctors from Warsaw South Bend Chicago Elkhart and Goshen. A Goshen district M E church convention vote on licensing ministers followed by work program details for next week are also noted.
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Elkhart County Medical Society
Elks Hall
Hascall
Friederich
A. C. McDonald
Warsaw
J. W. Hill
South Bend
P. D. Harding
Evanston
B. F. Teeters
J. G. Nehrbas
Winona
I. J. Becknell
Goshen
D. J. Loring
Valparaiso
J. B. Porter
Elkhart
C. C. Terry
H. K. Lemon
G. Frank Lyd Dston
Chicago
Daugherty
E. E. Ash
B. F. Kuhn
M. E
C. J. DeBow
Corunna
M. P. Markley
Waterloo
DeBow
State House
Committee On
Grand Hotel
Tomlinson’s Hall
Aged Woman Attacked by Stranger at Home Near Millersburg
Mrs. Anna Lantz a 78 year old invalid was assaulted alone in her farmhouse three miles north of Millersburg by a traveling doctor type stranger. He entered pretended to rest begged for medicine then dragged her into a bedroom and fled after the grandson Bert Lantz returned. Sheriff Ziesel investigated and the case aroused nearby farmers while the victim suffered fright and ill effects.
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Anna Lantz
Bert Lantz
Center School
Millersburg
Lantz Place
Rates For Clergymen Reduced By Transcontinental Passen
An official circular of the Transcontinental Passenger association announces reduced rates for clergymen and for charity from California to points between the Missouri river and Texas, fixed at 14 dollars less than normal first class tariff and 4 dollars less than second class when granted. The aim is to place gateways on equal footing and modify east bound business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transcontinental Passenger Association
California
Missouri River
Texas
Deprived of His Star in Nappanee Marshal Case
Jonathan Hummel town marshal at Nappanee loses his badge after refusing arrests ordered by the town board. The board cut off his pay, while local business men continued to compensate him.
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Jonathan Hummel
Nappanee
Hummel
Long Siege in Hospital
Miss Ada Berkey once of this city remains in Wesleyan hospital Chicago with typhoid and doctors say she will need two more months to ensure a full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Berkey
Wesleyan Hospital
Chicago
Dr. A C Jackson Condition Lacks Encouragement
This afternoon the state of Dr A C Jackson was not encouraging to his friends as observers noted the physician remained in a frail condition and showed little sign of improvement.
Brothers Meinert Born to South Cottage Couple
Twin sons were born this afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. August F. Meinert of South Cottage avenue.
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Meinert
August F. Meinert
South Cottage Avenue
Barbershop Fracas Ends Without Arrests In Nappanee
In a Nappanee barbershop a fight broke out between Hd Martin and Dick Hall over clover seed. No arrests were made. Dr. J. A. Snapp, 125 East Lincol Avenue, ground floor office, phone 79.
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Hd Martin
Dick Hall
Ah Nappanee
J. A. Snapp
East Lincol Ave
Rumor Links Shively to Indiana Governor Nomination
A circulating rumor suggests Hon. B. F. Shively of South Bend may allow use of his name at the state democratic convention if a northern Indiana man is chosen for governor. Shively has not commented. If Democrats win Indiana, he is considered a likely candidate for the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Indiana
Benefit concert to aid Goshen High basketball team
On Friday evening at o o clock the Goshen High School Athletic Association will host a benefit in the high school auditorium. Local talent will perform musical numbers, vocal solos, and a girls' glee club cantata. Instrumental pieces also featured. Proceeds fund a successful basketball season. Admission 25 cents.
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Goshen High School Athletic Association
Stetson Presents Uncle Tom's Cabin at New Jefferson
Tomorrow night Stetson stages a $30 000 production of Uncle Tom's Cabin at New Jefferson with a company of 50 traveling by own train. A noon parade with two bands precedes the show. Matinee prices are 10c for children and 25c for adults. night prices range from 10c to 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson
New Jefferson
Vallance Announces Candidacy for County Surveyor Nomination
Fred Vallance officially announces his candidacy for the county surveyor nomination before the coming Republican county convention. Vallance recently completed an extended course in engineering.
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Fred Vallance
Vallance
To Appoint Enumerators by School Board Meeting
The board of education at a meeting on Saturday night will appoint the enumerators who will take the school census this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Ogden Named as Delegate Candidate in South Bend
George R. Ogden of Milford will run as a delegate candidate to the Denver convention. Will N. Bachelor, recently treated for appendicitis in a New York hospital, has recovered enough to return to work at a brokerage firm. The Mite society of St. Mark's church will meet Thursday at Mrs. Slabaugh's home on West Queen Street, with all ladies invited. Miss Lulu Seitz arrived from Ligonier to be with her sister Mrs. George Honert during illness.
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Ogden
South Bend
George R. Ogden
Milford
Denver
Will N. Bachelor
New York
Mite Society of
St. Mark’s
M. E
Lulu Seitz
Ligonier
George Honert
Big Assignment of Smallmouth Bass at Wawasee Lake
Wawasee Lake will receive a large assignment of smallmouth bass from government hatcheries, about twenty tanks in total. The department approved the requisition largely due to special care given to the fish by the Wawasee Protective Association, a 150-member group from across the state with ten dollar annual dues. Last year the association spent 1500 dollars to protect the fish from illegal fishing, maintaining a guard around the clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasee Lake
Daniel Zook
Wawasee
Wawasee Protective Association
Conn Not in Indianapolis for Governor Bid
Democrats calling at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis yesterday sought Col. Conn for the Democratic nomination. Robert E. Proctor, in charge of headquarters, said reports of Col. Conn’s presence were erroneous. Conn would not start for Indianapolis before next Monday and would stay until after the convention.
Woman Rescued After Suicide Attempt Along Elkhart River
Julia Flook of Benton area plunged into the Elkhart river and rolled in shallow water until James Hawkins rescued her. Authorities believe she is mentally afflicted and may be deranged, causing the fatalistic act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Flook
Benton
Elkhart River
James Hawkins
German visitor seeks Myers family in country
Frienda Heinrich Lubasch from Bielefeld West Phelen Germany has just arrived and is searching for a Myers family who are friends of his. Despite efforts he has not yet located them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinrich Lubasch
Bielefeld
West Phelen
Germany
Myers
For Sale and Notices Jumpstart Area Details
Property sale at Sixth and Madison corner listed for Mrs Anna Preanet. Brokers Ed Premjnet Dr Sol C Dickey and Dr J Wilbur Chapman based in Philadelphia. Closing arrangements mention an aunt Bible conference at Lake. Claude Rogers, formerly connected to St. Lo, to relocate to South Bend.
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Sixth and
Madison Streets
Anna Preanet
Ed Prem Jnet
Sol C. Dickey
J. Wilbur Chapman
Philadel
Na Lake
Claude Rogers
St. Lo
South Bend
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Jacob Essig
Harrison Jp
Frank M. Corns
Locke
Henry Rutt
David W. Ganger
John Harper
Reuben Shively
John F. Kauffman
John Trainor
George Whittle
E. W. Boomershine
Wesley Ream
John Heacock
Charles A. Cook
M. Charpley
Adv
John S. Confer
Lydia A. Confer
Edna
Inez
Glen Thurander
Claus G
Alice A. Thurander
Ira H. Church
Magdalena Schlagel
Rosinan Christiana Getz
Effie I. Bickel
Elizabeth Livengood
Amos Bickel
Adam Yoder
Frank Yoder
Society News
Philip Smith
Tady Maccabres
Sons of Erin
Onela Shyrer
South Seventh Street
Friends
Co-operative Construction Co
Air Line News
M. E. Church
Dr. Bennett
Carry
Portland
Bert Smith
County Medical Society
C. W. Frink
G. B. Hoppingarner
J. B. Bettling
Harriett Belle Jennings
J. L. Gilbert
M. K. Kreider
F. W. Black
G. Frank Lydston
J.C. Fleming
Charles, Stoltz
Albert BE. Bulson, Jr
Stranger
Shively
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