Death of Husband Trial Dominates Probate Court News
Jury now deliberates in a $10,000 damages suit filed by Hattie Adamcyzk as administratrix of Mikadef Adamcyzk estate against Joan Z Wilklow and Misha waka Backman. Disputed vehicle speeds were cited as the cause of a fatal accident cited at 15 mph versus 3 mph, with multiple estate actions and final notices listed in Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Adamcyzk
Admx
Mikadef Adamcyzk
Joan Z. Wilklow
Mishawaka
Wilklow
Adameyzk
Adamecyrk
Unclear Incident at Buckien Opera House Involving Horse
A bizarre event at Buckien Opera House ends with a trained horse firing a gun during a disturbance. John Barrymore, an attache for Prof Crocker’s company, involved as observers report the horse caused an explosion injuring Mr Tarreineress by losing a finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrymere
Prof. Crocker Companys
Buckien Opera House
Elblart
Tarreineress
Diefenbaugh Locates His Wife in Los Angeles
Mrs Emery A. Diefenbaugh, who eloped from South Bend with Harvey Webster, is said to be in Los Angeles. A letter from Deffenbaugh to Cul in South Bend Times states the couple are in California and he plans to bring them to time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery A. Diefenbaugh
South Bend
Harvey Webster
Los Angeles
South Bend Times
Deffenbaugh
California
Jury finds Chas Phillips not guilty in burglary case
After a lengthy trial in St. Joseph circuit court the jury cleared Chas Phillips of burglary charges. Phillips who had lived in Goshen was arrested in Mishawaka last fall. His partner Frank Hernice was shot and killed by a Mishawaka police officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Phillips
Misha Waka
St. Joseph
Goshen
Frank Hernice
Indiana Democrats Bet on Graft Fatigue in Tenth District
James K. Risk of Lafayette, Democratic chairman of the Tenth district, says Indiana voters are tired of Republican graft that he claims pervades state departments and predicts a Democratic victory in the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Risk
Lafayette
Tenth
Indiana
Narrow escape after log wagon breakdown near Millersburg
George Sargeant narrowly escaped death south of Millersburg when his heavily loaded log wagon broke, overturning onto logs. He was thrown clear onto a log pile. the team fled about a mile before being stopped. No logs rolled onto him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sargeant
Millersburg
Newton and Carpenter Wed in County Clerk Office
Robert Delos Newton of Santa Cruz California and Elsie Pearl Carpenter of South Haven Michigan were married today at the county clerk's office by Justice Whisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Delos Newton
Santa Cruz
Cal
Elsie Pearl Carpenter
South Haven
Mich
County Clerk’s Office
Justice Whisler
Mishawaka Trust and Savings Company Savings Safety
A claim asserts that deposits are absolutely safe when placed with the Mishawaka Trust and Savings Company, emphasizing security of savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka Trust and Savings Company
Federal court bill appears dead in Washington
The Indiana federal court bill is practically dead with likely more moves before final dissolution. Supporters now see a place in the legislative graveyard for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Five Above Zero Warms Winter Day Promises Early Spring
Morning temperature stood at five degrees above zero and fell thereafter as snow covered streets froze, making travel difficult. Farmers welcome the heavy snow for wheat protection while Warner weather predicts continued cold, wintry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Men Jump From Hay Car in Stony Creek Crash Near Millersburg
Four Wabash section men Aker and Isenhetter aboard a hay car jumped into Stony Creek near Millersburg as a fast Wabash passenger train approached on a steep grade. The car derailed and shattered. all but Alonzo Aker escaped with injuries. Wabash officials investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo
Rome
A. Aker
Roy Isenhetter
Stony Creek
Millersburg
Alon
Mortuary notices from a 1910 era local paper
Several obituaries appear including Mrs Gear Rowe died after illness with services at 2 oclock at Phe Heise. Charles Christler seven years old died from paralysis with funeral arrangements in Nostnia area. Miller Miss Dla Miller died yesterday age unknown with services Saturday at 6 at home and burial at Baintertown. Lower Mrs John E Lower Jr died after six weeks illness age 22. funeral at Waterford Christian church Saturday 10 am with burial in Waterford cemetery. Charles Howell of Indianapolis survives as a brother. wedding details noted for Mr and Mrs Lower recently married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Gear Rowe
Christler
Rothe
Nostnia
Bristaj
Bey
Perstor
Chuarveh
Dla Miller
Baintertown
Lower
John E.lower, Jr
Luin A. Howell
Samuel Howell
Waterford Mills
Charles Howell
Indianapolis
Christian Church
Waterford
Waterford Cemetery
Emerson Street
Squire Kelsey Dies. Fort Wayne Resident, 60
Isaac H. Kelsey, once of near Millersburg and Ligonier, died at his Fort Wayne home at age 60. He served as justice of the peace for years, moved to Fort Wayne in 1904, and left a widow and eight children, including Homer and Carrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac H. Kelsey
Millersburg
Fort Wayne
Beardsley in Washington on Pure Food Mission
State Senator A. R. Beardsley of Elkhart travels to Washington on a business mission to oversee pure food legislation and related policy efforts. He aims to monitor federal actions affecting local food safety and regulatory measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Beardsley
Elkhart
Washington
Indiana State Nurse League Convention Program Issued
The semi annual convention program of the Indiana State Nurse League will be held in Lafayette on March 28 and 29. The issued program outlines sessions, speakers, and meeting agendas for the two day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Nurse League
Lafayette
Goshen council eyed Winona line via Ninth and Eighth streets
Manufacturers and workers in Goshen push to bring the Winona Interurban line into the city along a southeast route past local factories. They seek a joint North–South Main street station and freight use, with a petition urging council approval for city service and entry via Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Interurban Company
Warsaw-Goshen
Goshen
E. E. Mummert
Elkhart Township
Winona Company
Ninth and
Eighth Streets
Lincoln Avenue
Aointon
al Partines Irou
Indieha
Winona
Indiana
Wi- Hona
Wi- Ma
Northern Indiana Company
South Main Street
Clinton Street
Goshen College
Canton
Fifth Streets
College
Eighth and Ninth Streets
North Side
Eighth Street
Lumbermen Meet in South Bend with 100 Members Present
The Indiana and Southern Michigan Lumbermen's Association gathered in South Bend with 100 members present. President B. C. Godfrey of Elkhart was unable to attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana and
Southern Michigan Lumbermen’s Association
South Bend
B. C. Godfrey
Elkhart
Former Clinton Township Resident Dies at 90
Henry Cripe aged 90 and a former Clinton township resident died at North Liberty Monday from infirmities of old age. He had been living with his son Jonathan at the time of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cripe
Clinton Township
North Liberty
Jonathan
Sarah Schaefer Murder Case Probed by Grand Jury
The grand jury continues the Sarah Schaefer murder inquiry with many witnesses daily examined. Wm Barnes, held in Denver under suspicion, testified about two men seen with him and denied specifics due to secrecy. Judge Wilson says the term ends Saturday and indictments remain uncertain amid mixed public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Schaefer
Wm. Barnes
Denver
Col
Brooks-Curtis
Shrout
Shroutt
Indianapols
Wilson
Schaefer
Former Elkhart County Man John King Sr Dies at 91
John King Sr a longtime Elkhart county resident died yesterday afternoon at his home near Topeka aged over 91. Born in Pennsylvania on August 14, he lived in Ohio Iowa and finally settled in Elkhart area in 1860. He left a widow and 12 children, now four surviving: John King Benjamin King Milo King Tena Peck. A daughter Lydia Morrison died four weeks ago. Funeral will be at the Amish church near Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John King, Sr
Topeka
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Iowa
Elkhart County
Benjamin Shrock
Canton Township
Jefferson Township
Benjamin Ganger
Benjamin Ganger, Now of This City. He Then Removed To the Hawpatch
John King
Benjamin
Milo King
Nebraska
Tena Peck
Cadillac
Mich
Lydia Morrison
Zimmerman weds Miss Schmidt at White Pigeon home
Simon Zimmerman of Middlebury and Miss Lulu Schmidt were married Wednesday evening at the bride's parents home near White Pigeon. The couple will live in Middlebury where Zimmerman runs a meat market. The bride is a cousin of Mrs WLW Showalter of Jefferson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Zimmerman
Middlebury
Lulu Schmidt
White Pigeon
Odd Fellows Interurban Meeting Draws 200 Guests
Members from South Bend Goshen and Elkhart attended Mon ster Lodge No 2116 for an interurban meeting with about 200 present. Six candidates received the second degree and refreshments followed. Speeches included welcome by Noble Grand Harry Knee of Mishawaka and remarks by Lyle Carpenter Mr Mc Mannus District Deputy Krauser of South Bend Mr Houston of Elkhart and Mr Troyer of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
South Bend
Gossen
Elkhart
Monster Lodge
Harry Knee
Mishawaka
Lyle Carpenter
McMannus
Krauser
Houston
Troyer
Goshen
Swinn and Dively Form Upholstering Co at 304 South Main
Bradley Dively and Chas E Swinn purchase a half interest and form Swinn and Dively Upholstering Co at 304 South Main street. The firm offers upholstering furniture repair mattress renovating and refinishing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley Dively
Chas. E. Swinn
South Main Street
Swinn & Dively
Funeral for Wood Murray Held at First English Lutheran
The funeral service for Wood Murray was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First English Lutheran church where he was a member. Rev. Luther Hogshead conducted the service with the Woodmen of the World attending in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Murray
First English Lutheran Church
Luther Hogshead
Elkhart Machinist Weds Miss Bontrager at Parental Home
Levi Mann a machinist from Lake Shore shops in Elkhart married Miss Bontrager from near Middlebury yesterday. The ceremony occurred at the bride's parents home and the couple will reside in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Mann
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Bontrager
Middlebury
Immortal J N Free Taken to Wyandot Infirmary
The Immortal J N Free is near the end of life and in a helpless state. He has been moved to Wyandot county Ohio infirmary for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Free
Wyandot County
Ohio
Farm Sale Shrinks Middlebury Township Boundaries
Middlebury Farm Sord Eugene O Davis sold to Amos Nusbaum a Middlebury township farm for 2200 dollars. Amos Nusbaum acquires farmland in Middlebury with a stated price of two thousand two hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury Farm
Eugene O. Davis
Amos Nusbaum
Middlebury Township
Fragmentary notice on societies and judges
A garbled OCR fragment references societies, judges, and a Sears matter with unclear context. No concrete names, places, dates, or actions are readable to establish a coherent item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organa
Goshen M E District Conference Ends in Elkhart
The Goshen district of the M E church closed in Elkhart with large attendance and a reported success. A key action requires lay ministers to complete four years of scriptural study before licensing. Delegates from all counties attended and Goshen College will host a third lecture by President E B Bryan of Franklin College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
M. E. Church
Elkhart
Goshen Conference
Goshen College
Pres. E. B. Brian
Franklin College
Ryan
Philippine Island Schools
Indiana University
Pres. Bryan
Veteran conductor recalls old rail days in Marion interview
Capt. Boughter, veteran Big Four conductor, tells Marion News-Tribune how harsh weather makes him feel young again. He recalls pulling up to Clay Pool, lifting snow covered boards, dipping water from a well to fill the engine, and shoveling snow from in front of the locomotive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion News-Tribune
Boughter
Big Four
Claypool
Mehl Reports Delightful California Trip
A C Mehl received a letter from his brother Rev J C Mehl describing a move to California. The family enjoyed a delightful trip and found trees blooming and flowers everywhere with roses and lilies particularly attractive. They praise the Golden State scenery and their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C Mehl
Rev
J. C. Mehl
California
Mr. Mehl
Golden State
Mishawaka Pastor and Wife Preparing to Move to The Dalles
Rev Merrill E Boulton and Mrs Boulton of Mishawaka plan to relocate to The Dalles Oregon. They will stay two weeks in the city with Mr Boultons relatives before leaving around April 5. He has served as pastor of the First English Lutheran Church for three years since the church was erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Merrill E. Boulton
Mishawaka
Dalles
Ore
Ducks Multiplied In Kankakee Marshes At Ten Year High
Wild ducks are reported numerous in the Kankakee marshes with hunters from Indiana Illinois and Michigan taking good success. The flurry marks a decade high in duck abundance across the marshes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Land values soar along Winona Goshen interurban line
The Warsaw Union reports land along the Winona Goshen inter urban route has jumped from $30 an acre to as high as $1,000 per acre. Residents question the dramatic increase as unrealistic and far beyond prior valuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw Union
Winona-Goshen
Funeral for Miss Alice Ganger Friday at German Baptist
Miss Alice Ganger's funeral is set for Friday morning at 10 o'clock in the German Baptist church on the West Side. Friends will gather at the West Goshen home at 9 a.m. for the procession to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ganger
German Baptist Church
West Goshen
Commissioners Allowances From March Board Meeting
The records list allowances and expenses for county offices and services including poor farm, sheriff, coroner, jail, surveyor, and school superintendent. Entries show suppliers, repairs, exams, mileage, clothing, postage, and salaries with amounts totaling various small sums and reimbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
U.S. Express Co
Michael Ager
C. M. Harris
Goshen Gas Co
Union Tel. Co
Burnham, Stoepel & Co
Court Room
West
H. A. Myers
News Ptg. Co
F. N. Dewey
E. A. Baker
Geo. Banta
J. A. Cook
I. J. Becknell
G. A. Ferguson
SS. Whisler
Frank Dalrymple
B. Teal
Christian Yoder
W. A. Lehman
O H. Kinney
News Pte. Co
Pub. Co
Sheriff, News Pte Co
A. E. Manning
G. M. Weyburn
Del
Oppenheim & Son
News Pt. Co
M. H. Kinney
Recorder. News. Pt
J. . Cooper
L. R. Boyle
Elkhart City
M. Martin
Elk
Mexico
Warner, Labadie & Co
Leidner & Hascall
Board of Health
D. J. Becknell
Socialist Convention Set for April 22 in Indianapolis
S. M. Reynolds of Terre Haute, Indiana member of the executive committee, announced the state socialist convention for April 22 at Indianapolis. Joseph M. Patterson, a young Chicago convert, is to deliver the principal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Reynolds
Terre Haute
Indiana
Socialist Party
Indianapolis
Joseph M. Patterson
Chicago
Elkhart Trainmen Memorial Targets Immigration and Courts
The railroad trainmen of Elkhart sent a memorial to Congress accusing the Republican party of failing to fulfill pledges to restrict immigration and to limit and define the powers of federal court judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Congress
Republican Party
Twiname named sergeant at arms for state convention
John W. Twiname is named sergeant at arms for the Republican state convention. James Swayne of Newport and Francis J. Stolar of Huntington are recommended as assistants by district committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Twiname
James Swayne
Newport
Francis J. Stolar
Huntington
Keller Family Plans Immediate Trip to Las Vegas New Mexico
George Keller a prosperous farmer of Green township Noble county north of Churubusco and his wife will leave at once for Las Vegas New Mexico amid health concerns and travel arrangements noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keller
Green Township
Noble County
Churubusco
Las Vegas
N. M
Traction Matters Dominant Topic At Elkhart Council
The Elkhart city council in regular session approved issuing 50 000 in three percent bonds over twenty years to reduce interest debt, with total debt estimated at 389 990. An ordinance required drays to be removed from Main Street. J M Smith of the Northern Indiana Railway urged an Elkhart city loop franchise, but no vote yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
J. McM. Smith
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Ellkhart
Buckien
Mr. Smith
Northern Indiana Company
Henry Dick to Enter Methodist Ministry
Henry Dick a Gar rett teacher for several years will join the Methodist Episcopal ministry. Elizabeth Robinson of Decatur presided gracefully over a dinner honoring her ninth birthday. The Muncie Conservatory band of 22 pieces will again perform for Island Park assembly at Rome City for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dick
Garrett
Methodist Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Robinson
Decatur
Muncie Conservatory
Island Park Assembly
Rome City
Rain Wetting Arlington Orange Groves halts picking
Gerritt K Swart reports heavy week long rainfall at Arlington Station California making groves too wet to harvest oranges. Harvest near halfway done while alfalfa hay suffers and other crops hold steady with potatoes at one dollar a bushel and butter at 30 cents a pound. Eggs at 1s per dozen and wool priced at five and a half dollars per cord. Swart enjoys his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerritt K. Swart
Arlington Station
Cal
Eagles Theatre to Open in Wabash with Miss Bertha Galland
The Eagles theatre in Wabash plans a March 27 opening with Miss Bertha Galland in Sweet Kitty Bellairs under David Belasco management. The Chicago based star is an independent headliner and the venue is touted as one of Indiana’s finest. Opening by subscription, the choice defeats cheaper openings previously proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Theatre
Wabash
Bertha Galland
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Miss Galland
David Belasco
Indiana
Eagles
Chicago
Prince Chap booked for Bucklen in Elk Hart next Thursday
Cyril Scott in The Prince Chap is booked for the Bucklen in Elk Hart next Thursday evening March 29. The company travels from Milwaukee to Jackson and is an independent attraction currently in St Louis this week. It was a New York comedy hit and marks another independent booking for Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Scott
Elkhart
Milwaukee
Wis
Jackson, Mich
St. Louis
New York
Jury rules for defendants in Davenport will suit at Winamac
In Winamac the Davenport will case verdict favored the defendants. The suit, by Mrs. Mary Terry widow of the late Albert Davenport, claimed a share of a $50 000 estate bequeathed to the nephews and a niece while excluding her as a sister’s child. The decision upholds the nephews and niece’s larger inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Winamac
Mary Terry
Albert Davenport
Charles Davenport
Terry
Sick List Reports Mrs. Elizabeth Taggart Ill
Mrs. Elizabeth Taggart of South Fifth Street is reported ill in the latest health summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Taggart
South Fifth Street
Rock Mountain Tea Promoted as Supreme Cure
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a supreme curative and lists prices for mill wood and hardwood products from J. A. Bicker & Co and L. J. Brooks, including 12 inch and 16 inch wood lengths and various sizes of hard and soft wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
J. A. Bicker & Co
L. J. Brooks
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Court House News and Notes
Sarah Swinehart
Levi Swinehart
William Shulmer
William J. Bensecker
Admr
John G. Allison
Pete la. Metzger
James Kane
Alfred Kane
Daniel Mitchell
Daniel Shick
Fred A. Denzie
Ida B. Denzig
Warren EB. Sowers
Eph
Susan Greenawalt
John A. Lower
Claus P. Anderson
Geo. T. Barney
Aemr
William 3. Charpie
Fiora Charpie
Evian
Harry OS
Chester Reilus Chester
Admi
Fiing
Tos Fo& Go Ue
Oseph
Carrie Brad Qimo
Bristol
Ad Bithe
Peinty
Blue Opderee
Chester Boone
Chester
Oth. Voos
Poe
Joh
EiRkhart
Kecah Tustoan
Miahara
Hubert Delos Newton
Santi Crus
Calco
Elsie Peari
Carpenter Sea Haven
John Barrymore
Diefenbaugh
Justice
Mortuary Record
Eighth and Goshen College
Jefferson Street
Winona and
Northern Indiana
Teddison Street
Washington Street
Main
Fifth
Clinton Streets
Northern Tiniana Company
Aus
Withenma Company
Union Depot
Grand Jury
C. O. F. Interurban Meeting
Goshen M. E. District
Wis Brother
Michigan Soap Co
J. M. Corn
Louis Simon
Borneman & Sons
IG. W. Rule
J A. Riley & Son
W. J. Scully
Elkhart Memorial
Twinaame
G. K. Swart
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