Cigarettes and Minors Trial and Local Court News
Dunlaps circle follows Max D. Ratner on trial for selling cigarettes to minors as Judge Turner and a large Dunlaps audience observe. The case stems from Ratner’s Dunlaps hall notoriety and earlier justice court conviction. Also reports include naturalization for Michael Landis, a Wakarusa insanity case involving Jesse Pletcher, and assorted county court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max D. Ratner
Dunlaps
Goshen
Sims
Desh
James Showalter
Ratner
Showalter
Chas. Dills
Jacob Jacobson
Louis Boyer
David Berkey
John Schaddinger
Simon Flickinger
Issiah Violett
J. F. Weatherhead
Valentine Gephart
Jacob Pippinger
Simon Gemberling
Frank Roderick
Duniape
Justice Court
Death of Elizabeth Goines At North Main Street Home
Elizabeth Goines aged eight and five years died at 6 30 this morning at the home of her son Alex Goines on North Main street. She was a highly respected long time resident. Her husband died in 1865 leaving three sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements are not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Goines
Alex Goines
North Main Street
Altercation at Frank Hazels feed barn ends in fine
Sewell Broad of Frank Hazel's feed barn and Daniel Greenawalt of Elkhart clashed over a misunderstanding in a fight. Greenawalt suffered bruises and scratches but was not seriously injured. Broad was taken before Justice Young and fined thirteen dollars, which he paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewell Broad
Frank Hazel
Daniel Greenawalt
Elkhart
Greenswalt
Broad
Greenawalt
Brosh
Aken
Justice Young
Justice
Republicans Ready for Delegates as Contests Ignite Night Meetings
Republican leaders in Goshen prepare for tonight’s delegate selection amid heated contests among Waite Cobb and Fieldhouse-Davis factions. Delegates chosen in townships this afternoon. convention Thursday expected to be stormy with clashes possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waite,Cobb and Fieldhouse-Davis
Goshen
Spring Time Card Expands Wabash Route to Warsaw
Beginning April 15 the spring time card goes into effect on the Big Four and the Wabash accommodation now ran between Indianapolis and Wabash will operate through to Warsaw. If patronage proves profitable, service will extend to Elkhart and all trains between here and Indianapolis will be shortened by thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Wabash
Warsaw
Elkhart
Wires Crossed Cause North Main Street Blackout
Electric light and telephone wires crossed on North Main Street last evening causing a partial city blackout for several hours. An Independent telephone line burned out but crews repaired the damage early this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Alarm grows as Philippine fighting reported
A report of heavy fighting in the Philippines sparks alarm among troops described as those in battle. The growing tension suggests increasing anxiety and concern among military units about the danger ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
City Democrats Elect Officers Amid Active Campaign
City democratic committee met in the council chamber to name chairman secretary and treasurer. Hon Lew Warner won unanimous support for chairman. Milo Cripe named secretary and Anthony Deahl treasurer. A notification committee was appointed to inform the elected officers. The piece also notes a vigorous May election outlook and lists multiple social and literary group activities in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Democratic Committees
City Democratic Committee
Council Chamber
J. W. Beplogie
Chas. W. Foulkes
Lew Warner
Milo H.cripe
Anthony Deahl
J. A. Beane
Chas. Ekobler
J. C. Greenamyer
Messrs. Wanner
Cripe
Deshinaures
First Council Meeting in New Chamber Held
The Goshen common council met in the new chamber for under twenty minutes. Licenses were issued to several applicants including Suobarger and Alderman. Reports from Treasurer and Clerk were presented. Municipal League meeting set for May at Elwood with delegate selection ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Desb
Mesars
Kelly
Mishier
Odd Fellows
Deahl
Wolfe
Attorney Black
Butterfield
Mesers
Kronk
Evans
Hamilton
Slate
Stoutenour
Mishler
Hale
Kohler
Council Chamber
Deah
John Suobarger
George F. Alderman
Noah Rensberger
George R. Bungay
Daniel Cripe, Jr
Chr. Busse
BR. H. August
Abram Peck
August Fauech
A. B. Witt
HAPPENINGS AT ELEBARY
Engineer Charles Mee of Elkhart injured in Lake Shore wreck at Englewood remains in Chicago hospital. His condition is stable but not improving and his nervous system is impaired. Fireman Aldrich returned to Elkhart and spoke of fearing a major disaster during the crash. River flooding risk grows as St Joseph and Elkhart rise another foot. John Shuey longtime Elkhart resident dies in Richmond Illinois. funeral held today. Dunlaps power outage disrupts Goshen Elkhart streetcar service last night. service resumes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Landis
Bavaria
Germany
America
Landis
Fatherland
Mennonite Publishing Co
Elkhart
Dennett
United States
the Forks
Charles Mee
Lake Shore
Englewood
Chicago
Mee
Aldrich
John Shuey
Richmond
Illinois
E. C. Bickel
Dunlaps
Goshen
Insanity Plea For Page Lowry and Local News Bites
The defense for Page Lowry of La Porte argues insanity in the safe cracking case. Lowry, released on 500 bond, is at Wardner sanatorium under insanity expert care. Separately Truman G. Haskins of LaPorte county will wed Mrs. Louisa Alberton after divorcing his first wife and her death last month. A colored man Litchell Graham was struck by a Michigan Central engine in Michigan City, denying injury though evident bruises. The Studebaker case over 20 000 damages from injures caused by a cow is settled among 21 parties. Fred Weber, Bainbridge township treasurer, likely fatally hurt by a pulley accident at his saw mill. Eau Claire reports coal discoveries on Robert Cushman’s farm and a company forms to develop mines. Chris Hopke near Michigan City allegedly tried to kill his family, suspected insanity. Eugene V. Debs is due to speak to South Bend laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jones
James W. Schooley
Perry L Turner
Vanfleet & V
Wakarusa
Dennett
Longcliff
Pletcher
Sensevich
Tts
Logansport
Tax Democrat
Page Lowry
la Porte
Wardner
Wasser
Truman G. Haskina
LaPorte County
Louisa BR. Alberton
Haskins
Alberton
Litchell Graham
Michigan Central
Michigan City
Mary Studebaker
South Bend
John Hugs
Fred Weber
Bainbridge Township
Berrien County
Eau Claire
Robert Cushman
Chris Hopke
Eugene V. Debs
William Wilkinson Undergoes Mastoid Abcess Operation
William Wilkinson had a painful operation today to remove a mastoid abscess from the temporal bone. He is expected to remain at home for several days to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilkinson
Lemuel A. Grown
Big Four
Wabash
Mr. Brown
Sun Arrives at Aries Point as Spring Begins Until 92 Days
The text notes a moment when at 7:36 the day shifts to spring, with the sun touching the first point of Aries. Spring starts then and lasts ninety-two days and twenty hours, ending around late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aries
Trustees Surprise Benton Township Trustee With Gift
A group of Benton township teachers and ex teachers gathered at trustee 8 F Evans home Friday evening and presented a beautiful chair. Prof Barton led the presentation with warm thanks for Evans kindness during the school year. Refreshments followed as guests sang and socialized into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
F. Evans
Barton
Hovey Loses Damages Suit Against Lake Shore
Henry Hovey, the insane plaintiff in a suit for heavy damages against the Lake Shore railroad, lost again. After a prior jury deadlocked, Judge Morris' court awarded the company a verdict following three days of deliberation. Hovey, once an engineer for the road, allegedly became insane due to injuries from negligence and is now in an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Bee
Henry Hovey
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Morris’ Court
Hovey
Asylum
Rev Pearce entertains audience at Sanitarium lecture
The Rev William P Pearce of Goshen Ind entertained guests at the Sanitarium last evening with his humorous and moving lecture Taffy and Epitaphy. The talk drew praise for wit eloquence and earnest delivery pleasing a wide audience and paying tribute to mothers and women. Eugene V Debs may speak at Elk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Wm. P. Pearce
Goshen
Ind
Sanitarium
Pearce
Resolutions on Death of Mrs. H B Kelly by Goshen Sabbath School
The Goshen Methodist Episcopal Sabbath school adopts resolutions praising Mrs. H B Kelly for her teaching and library work. Acknowledges loss, offers sympathy to her husband and family, and notes printing in city papers. Copies to be placed in records and sent to bereaved family. Nellie Albright and Ina Overholt sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Kelly
Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School
Wallerreas
Wuerras
Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School of
Goshen
Our City
Nellie Albright
Weavers
Ina Overholt
Property transfers in northern Indiana towns
A series of land transfers and tax titles across Nappanee Goshen Elkhart Concord two Elkhart parcels. Transactions include Good to Nelson ER Rensberger 650 dollars and multiple Fieldhouse and Pickerell deeds with prices from 3 to 10 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha W Good
Nelson ER Rensberger
Nappanee
Max Lavely
Henry L Apple
Goshen
John W
Mary Fieldhouse
Chas A Kissinger
Elkhart
Peter D Berkey
John W Fieldhouse
Concord
Cerena Lutach Et al
J W Fieldhouse
Anna E Babb
Jno Fieldhouse
Margaret Baumgartner
John Pollock
George Pickerell
Catherine Smily
Clerk’s Hospital
Frank Laidlaw
John D Wyland
Leander Anderson
Williard
Julia F Jaquith
Charlies W McClintick
George E Lash
Charles McClintick
F W B Minatch
Wm H Gray
Desl Closes. Henry Brown Buys Fink Meat Market
Henry Brown purchased the Fink meat market on Beat Lincoln avenue after a morning desl was closed. He will take possession on April 1. Fink has run the meat business in the city for thirty four years and has not yet decided his future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Brown
Fink
Gortner Chosen as Delegate to National Republican Convention
Ben C. Gortner, now stationed at Santa Fe New Mexico, has been selected as a delegate to the national Republican Convention in Philadelphia and will pause here for a brief visit with relatives before departing. Christian Athena
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Gortner
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jesse Pletcher
Wekarusa
Citizen
Elias E. Fisher
Deahl & Deehlel
Barbara Fisher
Weil & Wehmeyer
John Goott
Daniel N. Stataman
Ellen A. Stateman
Nellie 8. Weatherhead
Orville Weatherhead
Edward E. Whitehead
John F. McClure
W. J. Davis
David BR. Miller
Miller
United States Circuit Court
Davis
East Chicago
Chatten
Charles Russell
Frank
Jackson
Mich
Allison
Slater
Russell
Nolle
Elliott
Bristol
Subpeosa
ROK
Phillippi
South Main Street
Mortuary Record
Cress
Peel
Society Notes
Mise Purl Adeali
South Elevanth Street
Literary Round Table
Lillie Kronk
Emerson Avenue
Miss Barlow
Ida Overholt
Racine
Moliert
Madame de Sevigne
Voltaire
la Fontaine
Rousseau
Madame de Stael
BE. J. England
South Sixth Street
S. S. Thomas
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Noble Kreider
John Gortoer
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Chautauqua Reading Circle
C. C. Pratt
South Fifth Street
Lowell
Alice Parfitt
Philomathians
C. C. Sparklin
East
Lincoln Avenue
Thomas Moore
John Gortner
Kosmos
Misa Kate Johnson
Russia
Sophia Brownell
Harvey Hawks
Miss Johnson
Effie Witmer
Beacon Lights
Frank Kelly
Grace Marke
J. A. S. Mitchell
Marke
Europe
I. O. Wood
Seventh
Washington Streets
Silas Wilden
Winona Reading Circle
Chas. Garvin
Washington Street
Henry Stamers
Katelia Albright
Library Club
Humphrey Ward
Hall Caine
Rudyard Kipling
Will E. Hyde
Council
State of the Finance and Claims Committee
Salem Bank
Wilson
Kobler
Wilkinson Street
Marsha Self
Mr. Kohler
Kolb
Ekolb-Snoberger
Municipal League
Elwood
LaFayette
League
Elebary
Rivers
St. Joseph
Power House
Bere and
Thare
Rocee& Lint
Bering Is
Bovey
Interurban Ministerial Association
First Baptist Church
Preston
A. A. Cober
W. W. Denban
Mishawaka
Jesus
Jesns
Cober
Sheldon
Denham
Elk
Com
Feat Market Seid
Christian
Athena
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