JURY DISCHARGED AS COURT SEES DULL TERM
The circuit court petit jury was dismissed for the term with no cases tried. A change of venue in the Swartzwalter case was postponed, leaving the panel idle. New filings include alley and street vacations for Elkhart entities. Several judgments and dismissals occurred in various cases, with amounts ranging from 10.35 to 468.55. The Jemina Coy case on contract was reversed on appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Petit Jury
Swartzwalter
Lagrange County
Hughes & Arnold
Elkhart
DeCamp’s Addition
St. Joe Ice Company
Christiana Street
James E. Cline
I. N. Charpie
Henry Andrews
Harvey Maurer
Clarence J. Bradford
John VU. Biggs
B. FB. Deahl
Admr
Ora J. Brannon
John A Aukerman
Benj. F. Paul
Henry Andrews Estate
Jemina
Birthday party and social gatherings in Elkhart area
Society notes describe Miss Ethel Crowell’s sweet sixteen party with twenty guests at 305 Middlebury street. Mrs. Maude Bender hosts a small whist gathering, while Mr and Mrs F E Simon entertain sixteen couples. Court Winters and Mrs Joe Snyder win favors and luncheon follows. Delta Gamma Delta cooking club host at Jessie Griswold’s South Third home. Local students from Elk hart High plan to attend a dance in Elkhart tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Crowell
Middlebury Street
F. E. Simon
Court Winters
Joe Snyder
Jessie Griswold
Delta Gamma Delta Cooking Club
South Third Street
Winter Cholera Distress Hits South Bend Area
Winter cholera, or whatever causes it, unsettles South Bend residents and fuels doctor visits. Mishawaka residents and several rural cases report similar illness, with no indication the drinking water is to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Mishawaka
Death of Robert Chilcote in Milford 77
Robertson Chilcote died at Milford Tuesday morning aged 77. He located in Elkhart county in 1855 and moved to Kosciusko county in 1862. His wife survives him.
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Robert Chilcote
Robertson Chilcote
Milford
Elkhart County
Kosciusko County
Benj F Hatzog Buys Ford Touring Car in City Deal
Benj F Hatzog purchased a Ford touring car through the J EB Smith agency. The new vehicle arrived today and is described as a very handsome car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj
F. Hatzog
J. EB. Smith
Township trustees to decide on county commencement in April
The board of township trustees will meet in April to determine whether to hold a county commencement this year.
Muresco Wall Finish Sold by Hawks Hardware Co
A description notes Muresco as a beautiful sanitary wall finish available from Hawks Hardware Co. It mentions the product being sold and applied, with reference to its eastern location and application method. The item reads as a brief trade notice or product listing in a local publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muresco
Hawks Hardware Co
East‘ly
Sharp Acquitted as Jury Returns in Cooper Case
Nashville Tenn March 19 Special The jury after a long trial returned a verdict of acquittal for Sharp and remained for further consideration on the Coopers case Judge Hart discharged Sharp and sent the jury back to continue deliberations on the Coopers matter.
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Nashville
Thenn
Cooper
Sharp
Coopers
South
Hart
Scott held for murder after Toledo man shot at Fort Wayne saloon
In Fort Wayne on March 19 John B. Scott is held for murder after he shot and killed Walter Thornton of Toledo at the Scott saloon. Thornton allegedly threw a cuspid er and struck Scott on the head leaving him badly hurt. Scott plans to seek a change of venue from Allen county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
John B. Scott
Walter Thornton
Toledo
Scott
Thornton
Allen County
Lightning Strikes Man in Petersburg Home
Benjamin Davis was instantly killed in Petersburg Indiana when lightning struck his house during a heavy storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
Benjamin Davis
Tariff Debate Opens in Washington Session
Washington March 19 Special The tariff discussion began as the house opened session acting as a committee of the whole with formal talks starting amid the tariff issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DE. DC
House
Election Commissioners Prepare Ballots for Local Option Contest
Elwood Starbuck and BE Carpenter will meet at the courthouse tomorrow to prepare ballots for the county local option election set for next Thursday. Ballots will be counted, packaged, sealed, and distributed to inspectors across 60 voting precincts as required by law. All election board vacancies are filled and readiness for the contest is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Starbuck
BE. A. Carpenter
Court House
Naftzger Joins Chapman Evangelist Tour Abroad
Ernest Naftzger son of Reverend Leslie J. Naftzger of Columbia City travels with Dr. J Wilbur Chapman from Chicago to Vancouver B C. They will sail to Honolulu Fiji and the Philippine Islands China Korea and Australia with the evangelist party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Naftzger
Leslie J. Naftzger
Columbia City
J. Wilbur Chapman
Chicago
Vancouver
B. C
Honolulu
Fiji and
Philippine Islands
China
Korea
Australia
Death of James Muscraft Former Ferry Resident Dies
James Muscraft aged 68 died Tuesday. He fathered Mrs. Guy Shrock of Elkhart and Mrs. C. A. Rigdon of Warsaw and left a wife and five children. A Goshen resident about 25 years ago, one daughter was married to Dr. Philip Rohrig. His death closes a long local association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Muscraft
Ferry
Mich
Guy Shrock
Elkhart
C. A. Rigdon
Warsaw
Muscraft
Goshen
Philip Rohrig
Baby arrivals for Himes and Snooke families
This morning a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Luther J. Himes of South Tenth Street. Also this morning a boy and girl were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Snooke at the corner of Oak Ridge Avenue and North Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther J. Himes
South~Tenth Street
Ezra Snooke
Oak Ridge Avenue
North Fifth Street
Kreider and Benham Reported Ill in Local Update
Mrs. W. B. Kreider is down with the grip. R. D. Benham is in a critical condition and it is not expected that he can long survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Kreider
R. D. Benham
Bankrupt Petition Filed Against Elkhart Drug Firm
Creditors of F. H. Bentz and Co. filed a bankruptcy petition against the Elkhart druggists. An offer to settle at twenty cents on the dollar was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Bentz & Co
Elkhart Druggists
Paine to Move Family to Cleveland May 15
To Locate in Cleveland. A. G. Paine, who has been employed as operator in Cleveland for several months, will remove his family to that city about May 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A. G. Paine
Rev P J Kauffman Visits For Quiet Discussion
Rev P J Kauffman was in town from Wakarusa today for a light religious discussion. He says the topic keeps him busy and he enjoys sharing views with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Kauffman
Wakarusa
Pastry Sale At Smith-Clark Co Furniture Store
The young ladies of the Reformed church will hold a pastry sale at the Smith-Clark Co. furniture store on Saturday to raise funds and support church activities. The item mentions Hawks and hardware but the readable facts focus on the church bake sale event.
Buy it by the pound Eaton Crane and Pike
A fragment notes stationery by Eaton Crane and Pike offered by weight, signaling a supplier for polite correspondence. Readable names suggest a trade item listing in a local advertiser or shop notice.
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Pound
Eaton-Crané and Pike
Thornton street paving law delays city projects
The Thornton act allows 40 percent of affected property owners to appeal to the circuit court if they oppose a proposed improvement. Indianapolis officials cite trouble over the provision forcing half of street and alley costs to come from the general fund, while Goshen is not expected to be hindered.
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Indianapolis
Goshen
Electric trolley line to connect Ligonier and Topeka planned
Luman K. Babcock of Lagrange says construction on the trolley line to connect Ligonier and Topeka will start in two or three weeks. Right of way has been granted by farmers and, before snow flies in November, residents of Topeka and Ligonier will be linked by electric service. An adjacent Fort Wayne and South Bend line to connect Cromwell and Ligonier is also progressing with Cromwell and Ligonier expected to link soon.
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Luman K. Babcock
Lagrange
Ligonier
Topeka
Fort Wayne
Cromwell
Luigonier
Voters to decide wet or dry in St Joseph county election
Adherents of the Anti-Saloon League held talks at the South Bend YMCA outlining plans for a May vote on wet or dry status in St Joseph County. Speaker Myron Campbell quoted by the South Bend News predicted Elkhart County will go dry next Thursday by a 1500 to 2000 vote, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
Anti-Saloon League
South Bend
Doctor in Alleged Holdup In Marshall County
Prominent veterinarian Dr. J. D. McCarten faces grand jury action on charges of holding up two men and securing $400 while allegedly under the influence. The case shocks local opinion as McCarten has long been regarded as exemplary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County
J. D. McCarten
Pressman George Simons Hurt In Magazine Press Incident
George Simons, a pressman employed by the Cooking Club Magazine, suffered a severe hand injury last night around nine o clock when his hand became caught in a press. An artery was severed and he received surgical care at a local physician's office.
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George Simons
Cooking Club
Supreme Court Rules Township Must Have Appropriation For Discontinued School Conveyance
The Supreme Court holds a township trustee cannot be required to convey children to a distant school unless an appropriation exists from the township advisory board for that purpose. The decision limits mandatory transport obligations to cases with explicit funding authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Township Advisory Board
Librarians Meet in Elkhart for regional league conference
Librarians and assistants from Goshen South Bend Niles Gary and Laporte attended the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Library League meeting held in Elkhart yesterday.
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Elkhart
Goshen
South Bend
Niles
Gary
Laporte
Northern
Indiana and
Southern Michigan Library League
Shamrocks from Ireland Arrive for John H E Rigney
A note reports a shipment of shamrocks mailed to John H E Rigney from his uncle Pat Agen in Ireland. The greens are tied with ribbon as a remembrance from abroad.
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Ireland
John HE. Rigney
Pat Agen
Milford Mail Eyes Freight Depot Move
The Milford Mail reports efforts to build a freight depot on the Wi nona line, hoping success leads Goshen to request a similar project. A brief note mentions Pierce’s product packaging and coffee brands as examples, plus a casual inquiry about a mixed feed delivery service and a sale listing on Olive Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Mail
Winona
Goshen
Liberty League posts $500 reward after vandalism in Elkhart
Local option campaign inflames tensions as vandalism hits Trinity M E church Monger block Schafer Schulz store and Knevels bookseller. Rev Beeks and Rev Spear condemn violence while Liberty League chief Frank Weiler disclaims responsibility and offers reward for information leading to arrests. Damage estimated at hundreds of dollars. police have few leads.
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Monger
Elkhart
Shafer & Schulz
H. A. Knevels
Beeks
Trinity M. E
Spear
Goshen
Liberty League
Frank Weiler
League
Schafer & Schulz
New Paris News Highlights Local Visits and Jobs
Mrs Cal Rohrer visited in Elkhart and Miss Nettie Culler aided by Mrs T Pletcher of Goshen. J Hartzler of Goshen College spoke at EKY church. George Lavering resigns as towerman for Big Four and Wabash after 20 years citing no Sunday leave. Several locals ill or traveling, and a revival at Progressive Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Culler
T. Pletcher
Goshen
New Paris
Garber
Progressive Brethren Church
FH. M. Foglesonger
Ann, Arbor
Mich
Luther Martin
Missouri
Jackson Township
Hartzler
Goshen College
EK. Y
Ross Immel
Mabelle Geddes
Baker Found Guilty in Manslaughter Verdict
After 24 hours of deliberation in Huntington the jury found Baker guilty of involuntary manslaughter for his role in the killing of Marshal Columbus Croy of Woodburn nearly two years ago. The defendant showed no emotion during the verdict but cried when the jury was polled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Huntington
Columbus Croy
Woodburn
No Change on Nickel Policy at Indiana Rail Offices
An Indiana railroad commission interpretation of 2. law passes will end penny change for tickets. A 14 mile ticket at two cents would cost 30 cents, an 18 mile ticket 25 cents, with all subsequent distances adjusted accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railroad Commission
Watson Gets Job, A Special From Washington Says Indiana Governor Race
President has tendered James B. Watson a ministerial post to Cuba with a salary of 142000 dollars a year. Watson, who ran in the Indiana gubernatorial race, is named for the diplomatic assignment. The report notes the appointment proceeds from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Att
James BE. Watson
Indiana
Cuba
Sturgis Democrat Reports Local Investigation Developments
A fragmentary reading from Sturgis coverage notes ongoing investigations into local affairs. Named individuals cited include Dr Mrs Eldridge formerly of Middlebury and Joby Bengle of Burkhart, with emphasis on examining community options and political workings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Democrat
Eldridge
The
Middlebury
Joby ‘Bengle
Burkhart
South Bend Woman’s Estate Triggers Family Feud
After the burial of Sarah Gorney, a South Bend widow who lived in poverty, it was found she left over 700 in cash hidden in an old stove and a stock of dry goods to start a small store. Her four children fought over the estate, prompting neighbors to call police to restore peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gorney
South Bend
Millinery Opening by Opening Lease and Galbreath
Lease and Galbreath announce a week long millinery opening featuring an immense variety of pattern hats and models designed in house. Prices advertised as lower than competitors with an in house work room offering exclusive styles.
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Lease & Galbreath
Livery and Feed Business Owner Castetter Responds
Clyde J. Castetter states he will remain in the livery and feed business. He has leased his building for years and equipped the livery with first class horses and vehicles and carries all kinds of feed.
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Clyde J. Castetter
Band Concert Tonight Parades for School Benefit
Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin company staged a noon parade and matinee at Jefferson for school children. At 7:30 this evening the Stetson band will perform an open air concert in front of the Jefferson.
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Stetson’s
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Jefferson
Stetson
Saul and David Tonight at Irwin's Opera House
The biblical tale Saul and David is performed tonight with an explanatory lecture by Woxey. The Passion Play is highlighted as a key event and should not be missed.
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Saul and
David
Saul and David
the Great
Woxey
Irwin’ Opera
Lagrange County Democrat Named New Owners Editors
A. A. Kist and E. B. Combs of Fort Wayne have become the owners and editors of the Lagrange County Democrat, acquiring control of the newspaper from the Journal Gazette of Fort Wayne.
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Lagrange
Social event at First M. E. church
Tomorrow evening the men and congregation will host an at home for the ladies from 8:30 to 10:30. All invited to attend.
Fuel Order Clarity Sifts Through Scribbled Request
A fragmented notice reads as a fuel order draft from a Brooks residence on Einéoin Avenue. It mentions mill wood country wood and coal with references to hard and soft varieties. The legible data suggests a request for dependable delivery and sound character in the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Brooks
Free garden seed distribution under Barnhart plan
The Democrat received a large supply of government garden seed via Congressman Barnhart and will distribute free packets to residents not previously reached by direct mailings. One package per four voters was issued to the district, but not enough for all, so any interested person may request a packet while supplies last.
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Barnhart
Best Dramatic Critic in Chicago Highlighted
The piece lauds James O Donnell Bennett of the Chicago Record Herald as the leading critic in the west. It praises his fearless fairness, deep knowledge of dramatic art, and ability to present breezy yet reliable commentary on theater, music, literature, and art. The author credits Bennett with guiding readers to the latest in modern culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
Chicago Record Herald
Chicago
James O’donnell
Bennett
West
New Picnic Goods and Prices At Murphy Store
B C Murphy on North Main offers new picnic foods and staples including hams, prunes, Lenox soap, crackers, canned tomatoes and corn, pineapple, pickled onions, breakfast cereals, smoked white fish, envelopes, writing paper, and assorted colors. Lettuce, fruits, vegetables are plentiful at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. Murphy
North Main
Dentist Horace Griffin Leaves Mishawaka for Parts Unknown
Horace Griffin a noted Mishawaka dentist has left the city and friends and business associates wonder if he will return. The notice mentions Elkhart sales positions with salary or commission, Lincoln Oil Co Cleveland, and Ida Ada Berryman inviting ladies to view hats. Also an invitation to the Reformed pastry sale at the Smith-Clark Store Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Horace Griffin
Elkhart
Lincoln Oil, Co
Cleveland
Local note travels and visits across Indiana towns
A flurry of short social notes lists people visiting or traveling through towns such as Laporte, South Bend, Elkhart, Syracuse, Kalamazoo, Milford, Chicago, New Mexico, Garrett, Wabash, Kendallville, Ligonier, Columbia City, Gas City, and Goshen. Names include J S Drake Bert Mignery D J Troyer J E Kilgore L M Simpson F E Hawks Maude Lambert Harry Simon Agnes Leiber Patsy Donovan Delta Hostetter Donna Swank Roy Himebaugh Clara Dannecher Col Greene Ida Shaffer plus families and guests from Cass, Elkhart, Kendallville, and surrounding counties. mentions busi ness trips, visits, and forthcoming movements to New Mexico and Tuleta Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BE. Kilgore
Syracuse
L. M. Simpson
Elkhart
F. E. C. Hawks
Chicago
Frank M. Smiley
Milford
Linton A. Hitchcock
New Mexico
Agnes Leiber
J. B. Andrews
Kenton
Peter
Ray Trainor
Martin
Angel
Millersburg
Samuel Rice
Cass County
Elmer F. Rice
Lou Mishler
Ligonier
Daniek Cook
Bertha Galbreath
Columbia City
Patsy” Donovan
Garrett
Daniel Donovan
H. E. Reifsnyder
Wabash
Indianapolis
Delta Hostetter
Mesdames Leas
Galbreath
Donna
Henry Hixon
Middlebury
Gas City
John Fryman
Berrien Springs
Carl Knott
Margaret Bassett
Clark Hospital
Bertha Seibert
Frank Mack
Dorothy
Ira C. Hartsough
Kendallville
John Booker
New Paris
Robert Shriver
Charles Neidie
Sears Gardner
Rule
Clara Dannecher
Ft. Wayne
Anna
Margaret Freyberg
Chris Stahley
Tuleta
Tex
Col Greene
Clifton
Kirtly
Warsaw
Indiana
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General Court House
Milo W. Stark
Elkhart Mining & Dredge Co
Society News
Maude Bender
Joyce Kinney
Alice Ashley
Louise Brownell
Beulah Lambert
Claude Wiseman
Hubert Miller
Carl Whisler
Elkhart High School
the Coopers
Dr. Chapman
Electric Road Builders
Pierce
Clyde
City Walter
Galen
Olive Street
Hikhart
Wade
Trinity M. HE
Second Street
Franklin Avenue
NEW Paris News
Cal’ Rohrer
Knepper
Watson
Ida
Ada Berryman
S Smith-Clark
J. S. Drake
Bert Mignery
D. J. Troyer
Brigatol
Great Bend
Kansas Tribune
Ida Shaffer
Col. Greene
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