Open Road Petition and Local Legal Actions Stir Benton County
In Benton township a disputed road status flares as Wilson and Wilson on behalf of guardian David Knnsely seeks reopening and official highway designation at the April county court. Bonds worth 10,000 dollars are called in by County Treasurer Wood, reaching 20,750 this year. Judge Ferrall sentences 16-year-old Guipe for larceny and orders strict probation terms. Damages suit against Goshen Gas Co. and various property disputes proceed. Delcamp flight prompts further court action. Grand jury to hear Wolfe embezzlement case. tax receipts surge. divorce rulings and new census duties round out a busy docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
William Butler
Wilson & Wilson
David Knnsely
Sarah J. Rosch
Butler
Wood Haa
First National Bank of
Hillsdale
Ferrall
Russell Guipe
Guipe
Jeffersonville
Cloyd Clawson
Simon Peabody
Warsaw
Whittey
Clawson
Peabody
King Plans Goshen Visit As Industrial Writer Mailed Invite
Journalist King touring Indiana and Missouri with private car and a team of assistants and family to study industrial conditions for eastern syndicates. He aims to visit Goshen for advertising hopes and will spend about a day if he comes, with two weeks in Chicago planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Goshen
Mayor Deshi
Chicago
Tere
Indiana
Missouri
Boston
Pacific Coast
Chicken thief runs off after raid on Myers Weat Side coop
About 9 30 last night a chicken thief raided the Myers home on the Weat Side. The thief caused a loud disturbance and led Mr. Samuel W. Myers on a short chase before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Myers
April filing limit for mortgage exemptions shared by spouses
Treasurer Wood reminds residents that mortgage exemptions may be filed only in April and require both spouses to sign the exemption blank when the property is owned jointly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Trainer Gong Chooses Hickerville Training for Joline
Gong To Bicksville Harry Macintyre will move to Hickeville Ohio to train Joline a promising horse owned by Dr Scudder Joline is a son of Online.
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Harry Macintyre
Lesh Farm
Hickeville
Ohio
Joline
Dr. Scudder
Online
Golden friend hears from missing Philippine soldier Harry Miller
Word reaches that Harry C. Miller the Philippine soldier who had not written since October reports safe. Nathan Blickenderfer once of Ligonier dies at Stamford Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Miller
Nathan Blickenderfer
Ligonier
Stamford
Oona
Missing bank president flees as cash shortage investigated
In Niles Michigan on March 22 President Lacey of the wrecked First National Bank is missing amid claims he dodges a warrant for negligence. Johnson and Lacey ran the bank and deposits total 400000 with stock of 100000. Johnson fled via trains to Grand Rapids while hiding from crowds.
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Niles
Mich
Lacey
First National Bank
Johnson
Arkansas City
Kas
St. Joe
Grand Rapids
Niles Johnson
Bank cashier bail set at ten thousand dollars
Grand Rapids report says Bank Cashier Johnson's bail is fixed at 10 000 dollars. He names L Newman of Marion Michigan as bond signer and declines to discuss the case. Stockholders may be asked to supply the full value of their stock to cover as much of the shortage as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapros
Johnson
L. Newman
Marion, Mich
Girl Succeeds? No, Girl Sucid—Youth Despondent in Chicago
A 16 year old girl, daughter of Orin C. Comstock of Benton Harbor, was reported missing in Chicago and later found to have drowned herself in Lake Michigan. Authorities note she overtaxed her regular home allowance and became despondent before the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemon Hargsor
May Comstock
Orin C. Comstock
Benton Harbor
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Deaths and Burials In Olive Township and Syracuse
Hawkins John Hawkins aged about 70 died and was buried yesterday near the St. Joe county line in Olive township leaving a wife and three children. Dewert Mrs Barbara Dewert aged 67 died yesterday afternoon at her home in Syracuse from a stroke of paralysis. She was the mother of Lemuel Dewert of Hikbart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
John Hawkins
St. Joe
Olive Township
City mobilization cost set at six thousand dollars
The Indiana state government estimates the cost of mobilizing the Indiana National Guard in Indianapolis on General Harrison's lying in state day will be between 5 000 and 6 000 dollars. Governor Durbin endorses the expense as proper to honor General Harrison and aid troop discipline. The Indianapolis based Indians Railway Company informs Niles Michigan council it accepts the street railway franchise and will be billed 1 000 dollars by two ordinances drafted for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Copenhaver
Fianna M. Myers
Farber
Indians National Guard
Indianapolis
Harrison
Capitol
Durbin
The
Indians Railway Company
Council of
Niles, Mich
Niles
Soldier from LaPorte held for care in Washington
Harry Brumiey of LaPorte who enlisted in the 44th Infantry went insane in the Philippines and is now en route to Washington where action regarding his condition may be taken as warranted by the case and officers deem proper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Brumiey
LaPorte
44Th
United States Infantry
Philippines
Washington, D. C
Inter-Urban Congress of Modern Samaritans Met in Elkhart
The Inter-Urban Congress of the Modern Samaritans held a meeting in Elkhart with strong representation from South Bend Mishawaka and Goshen lodging. About 800 members after a recent addition. Dr. Webb's hunting party train arriving in Goshen around 5 30 this evening via the Lake Shore. An effort to beat the Chicago Elkhart record planned. The party traveling from the west toward New York City. Carl Twiford of the 11th Regiment U S V arrived from San Francisco. Earl Binkley Sam Horn and Chas Sqartz also arrived from the Philippines, but split from San Francisco and have not yet reached Goshen. Mr Binkley is in Obiongo.
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Modern Samaritans
Elkhart
South Bend
Mishawaka
Goshen
Dr. Webb
Lake Shore
Chicago
New York City
Carl Twiford
11Th Reg. U. 8. V
San Francisco
Earl Binkley
Sam Horn
Chas. Sqartz
Phillippines
Mr. Binkley
Obiongo
Carnegie Library Gift Talks Progress in Goshen
Messia E. E. Mummert and I. O. Wood returned from New York City after meetings with James Bertram about increasing the Carnegie library gift in Goshen. They urged raising the donation from 15000 to 29000 and discussed trimming the maintenance fund if Carnegie declines.
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Messia
E. E. Mummert
I. O. Wood
New York City
James Bertram
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Library
Goshen
Ar. Bertram
Ada
Carnegie
Beck
Dennert
Board of Education
Beacon Lights
Philomathiane
Kosmos Circle
Chautauqua Circle
Teachers at Anderson Northern Indiana Association Meet
Many Wasden school teachers will attend the Northern Indiana Teachers Association's 19th annual meeting in Anderson on April 4 5 and 6. Governors and mayors welcome, with responses from Indianapolis leaders. Notable speakers include J W Hamilton Monticello, Rev Wm J Long Stamford Conn and Pratt Institute figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Association
Wasden
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Anderson
Durbin
Dunlap
OC. N. Kendall
Indianapolis
J. W. Hamilton
Monticello
Wm. J. Long
Stamford
Walter Scot Perry
M. A
Department of Fine Arts
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
N. Y
Nathan C. Schaeffer
Harrisburg
James L. Hughes
Toronto
Canada
Plymouth School Teacher Resigns After Political Rant
A Plymouth teacher, identified as Mr. Bell, quit midyear following a classroom denunciation of the Democrat party after a campaign rally. Daniel McDonald investigated the incident and the school board did not renew Bell’s contract, with patrons saying the district will be better off without him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Plymouth
Bell
Daniel McDonald
McDonald
Boy 9 Falls 15 Feet in Barn Accident Near Wakarusa
The 9 year old son of Abraham Lehman four miles west of Wakarusa fell from a barn mow while helping with chores. He struck his left elbow and suffered internal injuries. Dr Sensenich said the injuries may be fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lehman
Wakarusa
Sensenich
Boat Line Assured Seventy Three Thousand Capitalized
The Indiana Transportation Company capitalization of 33000 has all subscription cash in place. A new line is planned between Michigan City and Chicago, owned by a local company Stone's Meocord, reinforcing progress toward the project. Henry Stone, recently moved to Yuillanti, is a 74 year old veteran with 53 years at Lake Shore.
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Indiana Transportation Company
Michigan City
Chicago
Henry Stone
Lake Shore Grand Rapids
Yuillanti
Lake Shore
Stuart Robson in Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer at Goshen
Stuart Robson debuted before a Goshen audience with the old English comedy She Stoops to Conquer. He earned the season’s top honors through a delightful performance, with John E. Henshaw May Ten Brocett Eleanor Barry and Henry A. Weaver Jr. applauded for their strong work and an Apollo Rogers-sold musical program pleasing patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Robson
Goshen
Goldsmith
Opera House
Eleanor Barry
Henry A. Weaver, Jr
Apollo
Judge Rules Against Compulsory School Vaccination Extension
Judge John H. Gillatt of Porter county discharged John Nolan, a Valparaiso pupil, who refused vaccination under the compulsory educational law. The state plans an appeal to the supreme court. Also reported, Home Telephone of Fort Wayne bought controlling stock of National Telephone and Telegraph from New City group for 120000. National operates in North Baltimore Ohio Sturgis Michigan with 246 miles of poles 1100 miles of wire and 720 suburban connections in three states.
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John H. Gillatt
Porter County
John Nolan
Valparaiso
Gillett
Nolan
Supreme Court
Home Telephone Company
Fort Wayne
National Telephone and Telegraph Company
The
Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company
New City
National Company
Baltimore
Ohio
Sturgis
Mich
Auburn
Kendallville
Ind
Indiana
Michigan
Wabash Deputy Treasurer to Succeed State Officials
Deputy Treasurer Jones of Wabash county will succeed W H Heasin in the state treasurer's office. Notre Dame faculty unanimously sticks with the Western Intercollegiate Association and declines affiliation with the big nine. Two Warsaw men Edwin Ripple and Max G Phillips receive promotions as Thirtieth United States Volunteers march from Manila to San Francisco. A new Wabash city directory lists 9834 population and 4371 names, while North Manchester reaches 2830 with five hundred more than the census. A stranger passed a $24 goods bill, paid with a $36 check drawn on Warsaw State Bank. the arranger covered the $12 shortfall in cash but the check proved worthless. Associated Charities workers find Jacob Fance and family starving near Pike Lake. he is a nonworking ex-soldier. Clint Colgan, in Luzon, reports four months unpaid pay and a delayed contract expiry. He says officers abuse soldiers and threatens action on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Western Intercollegiate Association
United States
Manila
San Francisco
Edwin Ripple
Max G. Phillips
Jacob Marsh
Warsaw
State Bank of
Joseph Carrel
Hiram Smith
Associated Charities of
Pike Lake
Jacob Fance
Thirtieth Indiana Regiment
Clint Colgan
Hartford City
Philippines
Luzon
Phili
Nueva Cacoras
Simpson
Gugues
United States Army
Wa bash library site owner proposes disinterested valuation committee
C E Cowgill proposes the city form a committee of neutral men to value his Wa bash property for the Carnegie free library site. He will accept the assessed amount and add 500 as cash toward the purchase. His stance contrasts with other local property owners. Also mentions local meat market ads and a political prediction from Middlebury Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E Cowgill
Carnegie Free Library
Wabash
Goshen
County Assessors Favor District Meetings at Indiana Assembly
County assessors in a state convention at Indianapolis adopted resolutions urging district meetings of assessors. They recommended inviting township assessors to attend and endorsed provisions of the recent legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cut Causes Trouple On Lake Shore Track Work
The new cut for the Lake Shore double track between Kendallville and Brimfield is troubled by steep banks 20 feet deep when dirt was removed from the grade. Thawing rain has caused slides and even toppled telegraph poles, risking abutting land purchases to prevent future issues. A separate note announces plans for a Summer Theater at Springbrook Park in South Bend with 1 000 seats, a 30 by 25 foot stage opening, under Harry G Sommers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Kendallville
Brimfield
W. B. Parker
South Bend
Indiana Railway Co
Springbrook Park
Harry G. Sommers
Sommers
Illinois Theater Chicago
Oliver Opera House
Generous Act Brings Ralph Parlette Lecture Next Tuesday
The Interstate Lecture Bureau provides Ralph Parlette for the Library Association event on Tuesday evening at the Irwin to speak on Millionaires. Admission is 25 cents for all seating. The Passion Play pictured at the Flist M. E church shows Christ life from birth to ascension with 28 motion sequences. Adults 20 cents, children 10 cents.
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Library Association
Ralph Parlette
Irwin
Flist
M. E
Christ
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Agassanst
Goshes Gas Company
John Troutwein
Chas, Maynald
Goshen Gas Co
Lew Warner
New Counsil
Delcamp
Elizabeth Delcamp
Edward Delcamp
Eikhbart
Mummert & Jay
Edward Howard
Nebraska
Ferrari
Petit Jury
Wolfe
Amelia Menges-Warner
Frederick Warner
Warner's
Warner
Miss Menges
Judge Menges
Warners
Menges
Will Parker
J. B. Walk
Rev. Parker
Parker
Deahl
Peabody Case
Bara
Gid Hoover
Hoover
Wm. Carroll
Waresaw
Itera
Grange Meadgan
St. Joseph Valley
Aston Jones
Jones
Gong
Bicksvill
Miller
Mortuary Record
Lasane
Carmergie
Mainutenance Fund
Bart
Stone
Attractioun
Reuben Trimmer
Aston South Main
Wallace
Ringling Bros
Big
Tarre
Wabash County
W. H. Heasin
North
Manchester
Tomorro
Meath
Simmons
Main Street
Lincoln Avenue
Baster Kldridge
Middlebury
Chas. W. Miller
Congress
A. L. Brick
Charlie
New Summer Theater
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