Coopers Guilty Verdict In Famous Tennessee Case
In Nashville on March 20 the jury found Col. Cooper and his son guilty of murdering Senator Carmack after hours of deliberation. Each was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Lawyers pledged to appeal, and both defendants were released on $25,000 bond pending the appeal. The case drew nationwide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Cooper
Col. Cooper
Sen
Senator Carmack
The
Coopers
Rehearing Denied in Kerstetter vs Warren Case
Alice M. Kerstetter seeks dividends on ten Elkhart National Bank shares. Trial before special judge W. J. Davis in Elkhart circuit court favored the plaintiff. Appellate court affirmed. rehearing denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. Kerstetter
Warren (. Hill
Elkhart National Bank
W. J. Davis
Elkhart
Beeson Receives $5,000 Judgment Against Corset Co
In Chicago Judge McEwen's court Angeline M. Beeson won a $5,000 judgment in a $50,000 damage suit against H. W. Gossard Corset Co of Elkhart. The verdict followed Beeson’s claim that the company sent nationwide photographs of her posing as a corset model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwen
Chicago
Angeline M. Beeson
H. W. Gossard Corset Co
Elkhart
Representative Barnhart Ends Stamp Envelope Printing Bill
Representative Barnhart argues against government printing and stamping of envelopes saying it wastes printers’ money and plans to introduce a bill this session to stop government stamp envelope printing. He claims the government cheats printers annually by printing stamped envelopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Congress
John W Culp Named Assistant Manager for Elkhart Tower
Goshen resident John W Culp will be assistant manager as the Great Lakes Radio Telephone company sets up a wireless station atop the Monger building in Elkhart. The system will enable communication with crews aboard Great Lakes vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Culp
Monger
Elkhart
Goshen
Great Lakes Radio Telephone Company
Baggage Car Derails at Main and Lincoln in Winona
Early morning the Winona baggage car left tracks at Main street and Lincoln avenue causing several hours of disruption for both companies. A broken flange caused the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Main Street
Lincoln Avenue
Wrecked Bridge Wreckage After Dynamite Blast
A Lake Shore Indiana Harbor project faced sabotage as dynamiters wrecked a new 500000 dollar bridge by blasting a forty five ton steel piece ten feet. The contract used non union labor and the incident halted construction pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Gary, Lawmakers Seek Free Mail Delivery
The Needs of Gary Senator Shively and Representative Crumpacker will press post office department officials to obtain free mail delivery for Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Shively
Crumpacker
Post Office Department
Charles F Parker Improves After Knee Injury
Charles F Parker, who recently dislocated his knee in a fall from a hay loft, is much improved and able to be about town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Parker
Lantz Sues Crofoot and Fought Over Note Demand
Charles Lantz filed a lawsuit against Addie A. Crofoot and Levi Fought seeking a $5 judgment on a promissory note. The action asserts the owed amount and requests legal relief through the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lantz
Addie A. Crofoot
Levi
Loses His Vote In Post Office Run Departure
J. Clint Beck left today to take out his postal run and will not return until after election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clint Beck
Association Reorganized in Elkhart Business Group
The Business Men's Association in Elkhart has been reorganized, altering its leadership and structure to reflect new goals and membership roles. The change signals a shift in local business advocacy and community engagement for the group.
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Business Men’s Association In
Elkhart
Fred Simpson Moves from Middlebury to Elkhart
Fred Simpson relocates from Middlebury to Elkhart, reflecting a residential move within the region. The change is noted as a standard housing adjustment with no additional public events or affiliations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Simpson
Middlebury
Elkhart
Miltenberger Held on Desertion Charge in Elkhart
Nappanee man Charles Miltenberger was arrested in Elkhart by Sheriff Ziesel. He appeared before Justice Whisler, was held to the circuit court under a $200 bond. Miltenberger’s wife and two children remain in Nappanee, while he has worked in Elkhart for two weeks. R. E. Proctor represents him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miltenberger
Nappanee
Hilkhart
Ziesel
Whisler
Miltenberger
Elkhart
R. EB. Proctor
Vandermaas family rites set after four weeks illness
Mortuary notes tell of Vandermaas 74 a native of Holland who died at his East Goshen home after a pneumonia illness. Survived by wife two children Martinus and Mrs John Vanderryder eighteen grandchildren and brother Henry of Kalamazoo. Funeral planned Tuesday at the late residence.
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Vandermaas
Holland
East Goshen
Martinus
John Vanderryder
East Goston
Henry
Kalamazoo
Snooke
Ezra Snooke
Oak Ridge Avenue
Fifth Street
Myears
Jesse Myers
Elkhart
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Klopfenstine
Gladys
Jacob Klopfenstine
Niles
Society News Reuben Wohlford Hosts Farm Surprise
About forty friends surprised Mr and Mrs Wohlford at their Concord township farm Wednesday evening. They will move next week to 809 North Third Street. Mrs Clarence Miller and Miss Oneta Shyrer hosted a colonial party at the Miller home in honor of Grace Griesmer, who will wed Ed Ayers of Toledo on April 6. Rooms ranged with American flag themes, games and contests featured. First prize in games went to Anna Haitel. Three courses served for dinner with 30 covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Wohlford
Concord Township
Mrs. Wohlford
North Third Street
Clarence Miller
South 5Th Street
Oneta Shyrer
Anna Haitel
W. H. Holdeman
Hazel
Leipsic
Ohio
Fr. T. Blough
Columbus
W. O. Vallette
Mt. Clemens
S. E. Norwood
Mounds,ll
Harvey Platcher
Wakarusa
Elias P. Cripe
Elliott
Lincoln Avenue
L. O. Albright
Tisailwa
E. J. Shrock
Lena Albright
Perry Hess
Chicago
Syracuse
Retta Staub
Leesburg
C. H. Wilkinson
J. J. Riley
A. Bandelier
M. V. Starr
Patten
I. D. Johnson
S. Zartman
Rochester
L. J. Simond
South Fifth Street
Martha Storer
Josie
Devine
Gilmore
Prof. Brunk
Goshen College
Corinne Rider-Kelsey
South Bend
Howard F. Sarbaugh
Josiah Rowe
Dayton
Grace Reformed Church
Mathes
Death of Fort Wayne Resident in Philadelphia Hotel
George D. Ohneck died in a Philadelphia hotel room after a period of shortness of breath. Doctors attribute the death to an apoplexy, with Ohneck long identified as a Fort Wayne resident.
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Philadelphia
George D. Ohneck
Fort Wayne
Corinne Rider Kelsey Scheduled for South Bend Recital
Corinne Rider Kelsey, renowned American soprano, will return in a recital at the Auditorium on March 28 under the South Bend Conservatory of Music. Her past May festival appearances in South Bend are noted by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsey
South Bend
Corinne Rider-Kelsey
LeRoy man among first Menton to Warsaw travelers
BH. S. McCammon of LeRoy New York is among the first to journey from Menton to Warsaw on the Winona line. He walked from Mentone to a point one and a half miles northeast and then boarded a work train bound for Warsaw.
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BH. S. McCammon
LeRoy
N. Y
Menton
Warsaw
Winona Line
Mentone
Second Suit Filed Against Winona Interurban
Albert E. Bairde filed a second lawsuit in Kosciusko County circuit court against the Winona interurban company. The action mirrors a prior dismissed suit, differing only in its pleading. John C. Graves represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Albert E. Bairde
Winona Interurban Company
John C. Graves
Rogers' Band Engaged for Winona Park Dates
Rogers' Goshen band has been engaged to perform at Winona park on August 11 12 and 18 with Bert Morphy the Irish baritone singing to beat the band Morphy is known across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Rogers’ Goshen
Winona Park
Bert Morphy
Morphy
Mad Dog Scare Sparks Farmer Rally in Lakeville
In Lakeville in St. Joseph county farmers organize amid a mad dog scare. Many sheep have been killed, heightening concern and prompting collective action by local ranchers and neighbors.
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Lakeville
Fuel. Order Your Wood and Coal From Brooks
Local supplier L J Brooks at 111 Fast Lincoln Ave advertises mill wood country wood hard and soft coal. Phone 277.
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L.j.brooks
Lincoln Ave
Exclusive dosings cand' colors in wall papers
Leidner and Hascall present exclusive dosings of wall paper colors, showcasing a palette lineup and finish options aimed at interior decorating projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leidner & Hascall
Hawks Hardware Co Decorates with Muresco Style
A local home decor feature profiles Hawks Hardware Co as it unveils a Muresco inspired interior finish. The piece highlights durable plaster textures and bold color schemes to evoke a vintage yet modern look.
OPTION RALLY DAY IN Goshen Churches Temperance Sermons
Tomorrow the last Sunday before the county local option election next Thursday will be observed as Local Option Day in all Goshen Sunday schools with temperance sermons in pulpits. Detroit lawyer J B Crandall will speak to a men only mass meeting at Jefferson Theatre Sunday evening at 7 30. In the afternoon Crandall will address a men’s mass meeting at Bucklen Opera House in Elkhart.
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Goshen
Ray
J. B. Crandell
Detroit
Mich
Jefferson Theatre
Crandall
Bucklen Opera House
Elkhart
First Baptist Church
S. L. Roberts
The
Jefferson
Soothing Syrup Poisoned Baby In South Bend Case
Mrs John Kuchmowz of South Bend unintentionally caused the death of her five weeks old infant by administering a large dose of soothing syrup intended to ease a cold. The mixture contained morphine and the child grew suddenly ill.
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South Bend
John Kuchmowz
Kuchowiz
Senator Shively Bypassed for Finance Committee Seat
The Senate declined Senator Shively for the finance committee vacancy. His prior work on the ways and means panel and tariff expertise were cited, but the seat was awarded to Senator Simmons.
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Shively
Senate Finance Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Teller
Senate
Simmons
February Health Report Shows Lower Death Rate Indiana
A state health board tabulation for February shows tonsillitis as the most prevalent disease in Indiana. Deaths dropped to 2,955 from 3,396 in the prior February, with consumption causing 858 deaths and pneumonia 423. Smallpox reported 130 cases with no deaths.
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State Board of Health
Indiana
Hurty
State Board
Seeds Distributed by Barnhart Appeal Sparked Rush
Several hundred packages of garden seeds sent to The Democrat by Congressman Barnhart were distributed today. A notice in last night's paper started the activity and calls were made within fifteen minutes of the street edition, continuing all day. The supply is now exhausted.
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Democrat
Barnhart
Wabash Doctor Arrested in Wife Killing Case
Based on a grand jury indictment, Dr. George E. Snearly of Wabash was arrested by Sheriff Freeman. The arrest follows an extended investigation by the grand jury into the murder of Snearly’s wife.
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Wabash
George E. Snearly
Freeman
Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin Draws Large Jefferson Audiences
U. T. C. draws well with large crowds for daytime and evening performances of Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Jefferson. The matinee ranks among the theatre's largest. This morning the company proceeded to Valparaiso for its next engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetson
the Jefferson
Valparaiso
Distinguished Guest Arrives with Wrested Fame in South Bend
World heavyweight champion Jack Johnson arrives in South Bend with a party of followers. He says a white woman with him is his wife and he is hosted by Col. Joseph Sullivan as a guest.
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Jack Johnson
South Bend
Col
Joseph Sullivan
Song Written by Louis Eibel for Raymond Hitchcock
Louis Eibel of South Bend will compose a song to be performed by comedian Raymond Hitchcock during his show of Mascotte. Hitchcock will introduce the new number in the act.
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Hitchcock
Louis Eibel
South Bend
Raymond Hitchcock
Mascotte
Lake Shore Aid Pledge to YMCA Fund Drive
Lake Shore pledges match up to 5000 dollars if Elkhart residents raise 6700 dollars for the YMCA fund drive. The threshold relies on community contributions to unlock the Lake Shore gift. Local residents are urged to participate and reach the target.
Lost Charm Recovered by Knights of Pythias Seek Return
A charm lost by Afton Letherman is sought to be returned. Finder is urged to bring the item to The Democrat office for safe return.
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Knights of Pythias
Finder
Afton
Letherman
Democrat
Mains in Good Condition Highlight 1876 Water Lines
Wooden water mains on Main Street laid in 1876 remain in excellent condition. Phi Delta Kappa fraternity plans another popular Friday dance at Me Naughton Hall, March 26. Vaughan's Town Grass Seed and Lawn Fertilizer advertised by Hawks Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi: Delta. Kappa Fraternity
Martie
Naughton. Hall
Vaughan
Hawks ‘Hareware Co
Briggs Tenders Resignation from Elkhart Board of Public Works
George A Briggs, prominent Elkhart Democrat, today tendered his resignation from the board of public works. His letter states the water problem has been solved with a fair contract with Elkhart Water Co and his mission is accomplished. The resignation, though not yet accepted, is expected to be approved soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Briggs
Elkhart
Board of Public Works
Briggs
Elkhart Water Co
Lodas Cane
Ten's Club of St James Church Moves Into Millinery Rooms
The Ten's Club of St James Church now occupies the rooms above the millinery store. Mr and Mrs Guy Salade manage the space and serve as matron and staff during club hours. This move aims to reassure parents about child care at the Parish House as membership grows and the board plans tonight to review new applications.
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Ten’s Club
St. Jame’s Church
Guy Salade
Salade
Engineer Injured Brother-in-law of Local Resident
Charles W. Miller of Garrett, a B&O engine driver, was buried under his locomotive last week. He suffered a fractured thigh at the hip and is feared permanently crippled. Miller is in a Chicago hospital and is brother-in-law of Frank Leibole of this city.
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Charles W. Miller
Garrett
Frank Leibole
Chicago
Barnhart to Head Hoosier Five for 1909-10
Dean Barnhart son of Congressman Barnhart of the Thirteenth district is elected captain and manager of the Indiana University basketball team for the 1909-10 season. He assumes leadership to guide the squad through the upcoming campaign.
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Barnhart
Hoosier Five
Dean Barnhart
Congressman Barnhart
Indiana University
Temperance Convention Aims to Oust 237 Saloon Doors
The temperance forces in St. Joseph county plan a convention in St. Joseph county on Saturday April 3. They vow united action to vote out 237 saloons in the county.
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St. Joseph County
United Action
Air Line trains promised to Gary by fall of 1909
Laporte papers report a promise that Air Line cars will run to Gary by fall 1909. Less than one mile of grading remains to be done between Laporte and Chesterton.
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Gary
Laporte
Air Line
Chesterton
Minstrel Show Considered by Goshen Lodge and South Bend Elks
Goshen Lodge No. 798 B P O Elks plans to stage a minstrel show with South Bend lodge at Jefferson on Friday night April 2. Local fraternal groups negotiate for a joint program to raise funds and entertain the community.
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Goshen Lodge No
South Bend Lodge ‘of Elks
Jefferson
Sensational Divorce Charges in South Bend Case
Frank Banasiewicz of South Bend files a divorce complaint accusing his wife of attempting to poison him and alleging she loves Stanislaus Graber. The action centers on accusations of infidelity and dangerous conduct affecting the marriage.
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Frank Banasiewicz
South Bend
Stanislaus Graber
Will Retain His Freedom, John Allison Granted Parole
John Allison former member of the Lake Shore gang will retain his freedom as he is released from the Michigan state penitentiary at Jackson. The action marks a parole decision granting him liberty after time in custody.
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Will
John. Allison
Lake Shore
Michigan State Penitentiary
Jackson
Darrow to Speak for Wets at Elkhart Opera House
Clarence C. Darrow, famed Chicago lawyer and labor leader, will address the wets at the Bughlen Opera House in Elkhart on Monday night, delivering a keynote on prohibition policy and labor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Darrow
Chicago
Bughlen Opera House
Elkhart
Mistaken Creosote Ingestion Reported In Eikhart
A brief item notes Mrs Allén Spaid of Eikhart took a teaspoonful of something believed to be medicine but became very sick. The report references confusion while calling for meat products and mentions a butcher, Japan, and related dialogue.
Man Drowns In St Joe River At Howard Park Inquest Pending
Daniel P Roof of South Bend, 60, walked from a riverfront stone wall at Howard Park about 7 pm and disappeared into the St Joe river. His body was recovered twenty minutes later and taken to Russell morgue for an inquest. Eyewitnesses Claud Ermerick and William Lara saw him walking unsteadily near the wall before entry and not crying out for help as the swift current carried him away.
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St. Joe
South Bend
Daniel P. Roof
Howard Park
Russell Morgue
Roof
Clause Emerick
William Lara
Automatic Roller Bearing boosts Goshen growth and jobs
In Goshen the subdivision employs 12 on site plus four cutting trees and two hauling teams totaling 18 workers. Architects plan buildings as ground is soon broken. The Bell Telephone stock example is cited to urge investment. Lot contracts at 47 828 75 dollars paid show strong local support and home industry value. Office open daily 7 am to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
United States
Bell Télephone
Adjusters to Inspect Fire Loss at Local Factories
Adjusters will be here Tuesday to fix the loss from the recent fire at the Lewis Neville and Star Tank company factories. The Lewis Neville company will move machinery across the street to a frame building owned by Goshen Rubber and Tire and will operate there until repairs on the Eugene Stutz building are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis-Neville and Star Tank Company
Lewis-Neville Company
Goshen,Rubber and Tire Company
Eugene Stutz
Private sale of heavy work horses near Foraker
A. F. Shelly offers a private sale of fine heavy work horses on the A. P. Blosser farm near Foraker. Sale to commence Wednesday March 30, 1909, at Al. 20 per gallon Or Massury 5 strictly Pure paint the kind that one faye i The
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.F. Shelly
A. P. Blosser
Foraker
Assessors in Session at Court House Meeting
A township assessors meeting was held today at the court house with reports on work completed and additional instructions given to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Garland Quality Gas Stoves Featured by Hawks Hardware
Hawks Hardware Co showcases the Garland Quality line of gas stoves highlighting gas savers. The display explains efficiency and reliable performance for home kitchens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
7000 Teachers Gather for Indiana Conference in Indianapolis
The joint session of the Northern and Southern Indiana Teachers Associations will be held in Indianapolis April 1 3. About 7000 teachers expected to attend with speakers including Brander Matthews Elmer Ellsworth Brown Giddings Phelps Lindsey Morrell and Coulter. Goshen teachers plan to attend with Big Four fare to Indianapolis at 4 25 round trip selling March 31 April 1 return by April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Southern Indiana
Teachers’ Associations
Indianapolis
Brander Mattathews
Columbia University
Elmer Ellsworth Brown
United States Commissioner of Education
Washington, D. C
Giddings
Phelps
Yale College
Benjamin Lindsey
Denver
Col
Arthur Morrell
New Haven
Church Services in Goshen Churches Tomorrow
Goshen churches schedule morning and evening worships with sermons on Systematic Religion Personal Liberty and Local Option. Including Presbyterian First Baptist First Methodist and First Church of Christ Scientist with services, Sunday school, and special programs plus illness note for Mrs. Jas Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
H. H. .Gortner
Christian Endeavor
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COURT
Law
Mortuary Record
Society News
Muresco
Hardware'Co
George A. Brggs
Elkhart Board OF Public Works
Plage
St. James Parish House
Darrow
RIVER
Max Hascall
Toledo
P. W. Henkel
Lola Smith
Louise Latta
Miss Rose Hershey
L. B. Noble
J. G. Oppenheim
Benton Harbor
Jud Kreger
Huntington
S. J. Wiseman
Grand Rapids
Henry Snobarger
Elmer Strieby
M. E. Church
Miss Wolllam
Trowbridge
First Church of Christ
Scientist
North Main Street
First Brethren Church
Jas. Rogers
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