Jury Unable to Agree in Yoder Bon Helo Damage Suit
Report filed with Judge Drake at about 9 40 this morning details the jury’s inability to reach a verdict in the Yoder Bon Helo damage case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
1
Yoder Bonfield Case Fails To Reach Verdict In Goshen Circuit Court
A Goshen jury in a $5,000 damage suit brought by P A Yoder against Anna Bonfield failed to reach agreement after deliberating since 12 25 PM Tuesday. The trial stemmed from injuries Yoder suffered when Bonfield’s son Louie Bonfield struck his motorcycle at Main and Jefferson streets. The case against Mrs Bonfield may be tried again as negotiations and disputes over which Bonfield was liable continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Yoder
Goshen
Anna Bonfield
Peter Bonfield
Goshen Fruit
Drake
Yoder-Bonfield
Ford
N. Taylor
Orlando C. Vernon
John M. Douglas
Daniel B. Long
Mr. Yoder
Mrs. Bonfield
Main and
Jefferson Streets
Hubbard & Co
Elmer
Whitehead
Elmer J. Rummell
William Wagner
Wesley A. Cornell
Harry F
Maude E. Floerkey
North Seventh Street
Stanley
Wright
Stanley Floerkey
Circuit Court
Elkhart County Trust Co
Allen P. Boyer
Court actions and fines noted in local records
Henry Doty pleaded guilty and was fined 15. Oliver P. Brusman, admr of John McGarity sr, sued John McGarity Jr in superior court for an accounting and return of 1200 dollars worth of notes and property. Ayton Grant was fined 15 in the mayor s court for intoxication on a second offense with a warning of possible penal fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Doty
Oliver P. Brusman
Admr
John McGarity, Sr
Las
Superior Court
John McGarity, Jr
Ayton Grant
Obituary: Edward Johnson Dies After Short Illness
Old resident Edward Johnson aged 51 died at General hospital Elkhart after a brief illness. He lived on a Bristol area farm one mile west and was widely known in the county. Survived by his wife three daughters May Nettie Edna and four sons Roy John Clifford and Clarence. Services Sunday at 2 PM at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Johnson
General Hospital
Elkhart
Bristol
May
Nettie
Edna
Roy
John
Clifford
Clarence
Five NYC freight handlers strike over pay in Sturgis
Five men employed as freight handlers in the New York Central wards at Sturgis struck after a wage dispute. They had been paid 42 dollars per month and demanded 50. The company offered 44.50, but the men rejected it and walked out. The strikers named are Lewis Graether, Geo Krueger, Alfred Ruck, Cal Evans, and John Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. C. Wards
Sturgis
Lewis Graether
Geo, Krueger
Alfred Ruck
Cal Evans
John Fisher
Mortuary Notices From Elkhart Area
MORTUARY RECORD Grace Runfelt 35 wife of W J Rumfelt Elkhart resident died at home of tuberculosis husband and one son Maynard survived Edwin Snyder 57 resident of Lagrange died at General hospital Elkhart after 11 weeks rheumatism burial at Lagrange wife and two sons survive exposure Funeral services for a three months old daughter of Samuel Mast Nappanee held at West Market street church Nappanee burial South Union cemetery Rev WH Yoder officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumfelt
Grace Runfelt
W. J. Rumfelt
Elkhart
Maynard
Snyder
Edwin Snyder
Lagrange
General Hospital
Mast
Daugher
Samuel Mast
Nappanee
West Market Street Church
Yoder
South Union Cemetery
Fort Wayne Street Car Strike Involved Fatal Brick Assault
John F Baase lies in St Joseph hospital Fort Wayne after a brick hurled through a street car window fractured his skull and left him near death. Walter Lobenstein is jailed on assault with intent to kill charges linked to the act as investigators pursue a possible murder case while the street car strike remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Baase
St. Joseph Hospital
Fort Wayne
Herbert Wagner
Walter Lobenstein
Fatal farmhouse blaze linked to gasoline fueled stove incident
John Malone, about 60, living with a tenant on a Shippsheana area farm, was fatally burned when he tried to start a fire with gasoline mistaken for kerosene. An explosion set his clothing and the kitchen ablaze. He extinguished the kitchen fire, then ran to a neighbor’s home where helpers smothered the flames by wrapping him in a blanket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malone
Shipshepana
National Conference to Hold Biennial Meeting in Indianapolis
The National Conference of Jewish Charities will meet in Indianapolis from May 7 to 10. It will debut several features including three minute reports by social workers from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference of Jewish Charities
Indianapolis
Topeka resident Mrs Ira Bowman dies. burial set
Mrs Ira Bowman a well known Topeka resident in Lagrange county dies. Her husband survives and burial is planned at Beulah cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ira Bowman
Lagrange County
Beulah Cemetery
George W Smith Dies in Chicago Former Warsaw Resident
George W Smith son of Christopher and Angeleta Smith and formerly a well known Warsaw resident died in Chicago. He had been interested in a foundry at Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Smith
Christopher and
Angeleta Smith
Warsaw
Chicago
Smith
Governors of Hoosier-Dixie Highway group meet in Marion
Governors from sixteen counties gathered at the Hoosier-Dixie Highways association annual session in Marion. President Joseph B. Menning of Anderson and Vice President W A Reed of Warsaw lead the board with Tom M Morgan of Marion as secretary treasurer. The road runs from Cincinnati and Louisville to Anderson and north to Goshen, with almost 100 miles to be paved this year. S F Spohn of Elkhart attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Mar
Hoosier-Dixie Highways Association
Joseph B. Menning
Anderson
W. A. Reed
Cincinnati
Louisville
Goshen
Governor Hears Talbot Requisition Case In Indianapolis
Gov Ralston spent more than an hour hearing arguments for and against Illinois demand for John W Talbot of South Bend sought on a charge mentioning Vice President Marshal. He reserved decision as Illinois papers undergo corrections. Talbot argues he has always lived in Indiana and is not subject to Illinois. Representing the state of Illinois was Henry W Bullock. Frank L Kistler and William McInerny spoke for Talbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Storm Sweeps State Nabs Logansport Victims
Indianapolis reports show storms across Indiana with heavy rain and a blizzard like disruption. In Logansport a violent wind and hail storm killed 20 year old W. J. Becketts and injured many as homes were destroyed and windows blown out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Mar
W. J. Becketts
Army recruitment drive expands in Indiana and Michigan
A telegram urged enlisting 25,000 men for the U.S. army received by Corporal John Skees at the South Bend recruiting station. Indiana and Michigan offices will open to meet demand. Of eight local applications, three were accepted including Samuel M. Pressler of Mishawaka sent to cavalry and Samuel Horn of Goshen, a 40 year old ex serviceman, sent to the quartermasters corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
John Skees
South Bend
North
Michigan Street
Indiana
Michigan
Samuel M. Pressler
Mishawakua
Samuel Horn
Goshen
Quartermasters’ Corps
Forest Grove Farm Improvement Club Program
The program for Thursday evening features Song-Girls Reading by Truman Miller Duet by Mina and Alma Showalter Reading by Prof Orris Yoder Intermission Reading by Ita Miller Address on The Educational Value of Agriculture in Public Schools by Prof J Slabaugh Reading by Osie Showalter Solo by Prof Orris Yoder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Grove Farm Betterment Club
Truman Miller
Mina
Alma Showalter
Orris Yoder
Ita Miller
J. Slabaugh
Osie Showalter
Couple Denied Marriage License Over Age Issue
Roy RR. Radewald aged 23 and Lena Blanchard aged 20, residents of Niles, applied for a marriage license but were refused because the bride could not establish her age. They left and planned to wed in their home county of Berrien, where many Elkhart county couples have been married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy RR. Radewald
Lena Blanchard
Niles
Berrien
Elkhart County
Weather hits with first 1916 storm bringing blizzard air
The first 1916 thunder storm visited the area last night and continued into the morning. Temperatures dropped producing a blizzard like chill, while considerable rain fell through the night.
Warner Appointed Philippine Islands School Supervisor
Harold D. Warner assistant secretary of the South Bend YMCA has been appointed school supervisor in the Philippine Islands. He will leave immediately for Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Warner
The
Philippine Islands
Manila
No Service to Indianapolis Snowbound Interurban Cars
Severe snow disrupted interurban service with no cars reaching Indianapolis this morning from this section. One car managed to reach Peru before halting due to conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Peru
Postmaster at Reoessille to Be Settled
Readable fragments indicate a dispute over the postmaster position at Reoessille. The evolving case points to a settling of matters related to the primary process and local election procedures. Further details remain unclear in the fragmented OCR text.
Clover Leaf Train Blown Over In Cyclone Near Marion
A small cyclone four miles west of Marion last night overturned four Clover Leaf No. 5 coaches and injured about 25 people. 'The Commercial Traveler' was the west bound flyer. many physicians rushed to the scene and hospitals prepared to admit the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Mar
Here
Disappearance of Catherine Winters Remains Unsolved
On the third anniversary of Catherine Winters missing from Newcastle Indiana detectives nationwide search for the nine year old. Her father Dr W A Winters, stepmother and a roomer were arrested but later cleared. Dr Winters still believes she will be found and once held a Goshen movie fundraiser to aid the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Winters
W. A. Winters
Newcastle
Ind
Gynslés
Winters
W. H. Cooper
AV. A. Winters
Goshen
Rev Sylvester Bartlett New Pastor at North Ninth Street Church
Elkhart preacher Sylvester Bartlett becomes pastor of the North Ninth Street Mennonite church succeeding Albert Taylor who moves to Nappanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Bartlett
Elkhart
North Ninth Street
Albert Taylor
Nappanee
Council Licenses Farmer-Peddlers to Protect Merchants
The Elkhart common council has decided to license farmer-peddlers to protect established retail merchants and consumers. The measure aims to regulate sales and safeguard local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Leased Kreager Residence to Norman Galentine
Norman Galentine has leased the Dr. A. G. Kreager residence at 116 N Sixth Street. The Raymond family will vacate next week to return to Buchanan Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Galentine
Dr. A. G. Kreager
N. Sixth ‘Street
F. L. Raymond
Stahr Named to Second All-State Basketball Team
Elkhart forward Stahr earned a spot on the second all-state team by the Indianapolis News after Bloomington tournament. The selection highlights his performance during the recent postseason event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stahr
Elkhart H
Indianapolis
Newa
Bloomington
Nurse Webster Returns to Public Health Duties
Miss Webster, Elkhart County public health nurse, has resumed work after a visit to Grand Rapids. She had been away briefly and now returns to duties serving the county community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Webster
Elkhart County
Grand Rapids
Will of Louisa Shoup Probated In Circuit Court Today
The will of Louisa Shoup widow of Noah Shoup who died March 15 at 1615 South Main Goshen was probated in the circuit court. Provisions include a monument not exceeding 50 dollars and legacies to Jonathan W Zigler Mishawaka and Mary Jane West Goshen with Roy A Shoup receiving the remainder and barred selling or encumbrance until age 45. Executor named is Jonathan W Zigler. Mrs Shoup owned valuable farm lands near the south Goshen city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Louisa Shoup
Noah Shoup
South Main Street
Goshen
I. Burr Whippy
Anthony Denhl
Shoup
Mary Jane West
Haa
Jonathon W. Zigler
Valley line extension plans stalled by frost in Elkhart
H E Bucklen, returning from Florida, said construction on the Valley line extension will resume once frost ends. The eastern terminus remains undecided as crews plan nine miles more toward Montpelier or Pioneer. The line now sits 72 miles east of Elkhart and little progress has been made despite promises to reach Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Bucklen
Florida
Elkhart
Bucklen
Montpelier
Pioneer
Ohio
Ma-Ha-Di Grotto Plans Ceremonial in Elkhart
The Ma-Ha-Di Grotto met in Elkhart and unanimous plans set a ceremonial at Jefferson theatre on Thursday April 27. Goshen Warsaw and nearby towns are invited to join. A future Goshen visit to entertain Blue Lodge members was approved and a large party is planned for the Detroit convention June 19-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Jefferson Theatre
Goshen
Warsaw
Blue Lodge
J. B. Webb
B. Frank
William Winship
Harman
Drake
Detroit
Local Nappanee Residents Receive Health News
Mrs Delorme Pippinger of five miles northeast of Nappanee is in Price Price hospital at Nappanee. Rufus Overholt of Nappanee operated on at Goshen hospital this morning by Dr M K Kreider. Miss Grace Poorbaugh ill with grip at Bowling Green CO where she teaches at the Ohio State Normal school and is much improv ed. Harvey Gingerich of North Main street operated on for gangrene and is doing nicely. Mrs Elizabeth Jane Starr confined to bed at home of her son Martin V Starr 404 East Lincoln avenue from injuries after fainting and falling. Mrs Starr is about 80. Mrs Mary Butterfield suffered acute indigestion at home of daughter Flora B Noble 207 North Third street and is materially improved. The 15th of last January Mrs Butterfield was 88. She is a Goshen pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Jane Starr
Martin’ V. Starr
Lincoln Avenue
Starr
Mary Butterfield
Flora B. Noble
North Third Street
Butterfield
Goshen
Smallpox Epidemic Grows at Ft Wayne With 18 Cases
The Ft Wayne smallpox outbreak has intensified with 13 Susalipex cases and 18 officially reported infections. Health officials warn of rising spread and urge vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Various Indiana News Items From Local Dwellings to Tragic Ends
A compilation of brief notices reports deaths including Conrad Horn at Valparaiso and Charles W. at Fort Wayne. Local crimes and court actions mention Plymouth fraud, Kosciusko county clothing theft, and a Columbia City secret marriage. Kalamazoo College dormitory fire injures nearly 100. Marion youth Marguerite Lugar commits suicide. A Vandalia train accident claims Clarence Hunt in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Horn
Valmraise
Detroit
Liberati
Springbrook Park
St. Soo RM Ibe
Gary
Charles W
Fort Warne
Plymouth
Fred Lawrence
Henry Fietcher
Columbia City
Miss Pearl Erheart
Berne
CD. Densel
Warsaw
Noble County
J. Settlemeyer
Kosciusko County
Albion
John McCarthy
Anderson
Beatrice Long
Elwood
James Gaines
G Oines
Marian Goines
Goines
Myrtle Long
Indianapolis
Clarence Hunt
Terre Haute
Hunt
Crawfordsville
Kalamazoo College
Mercury
Mary Lugar
Marion
Marguerite Lugar
Erastus Lugar
Miss T Lugar
Winter Dancing Club Hosts Final Dance at K P Hall
The Winter Dancing club presents its last dance of the season in the K P hall Friday evening with the Franklin orchestra expected to draw a large crowd. Also notes include Thomas Hatch hosting a birthday gathering at 122 South Seventh Street and Ruth Rhoades planning a leap year dance at Moose hall on Thursday March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Dancing Club
K. of P. Hall
Franklin Orchestra
Thomas Hatch
South Seventh Street
Ruth Rhoades
Moose Hall
Jury Finds Samuel Hook Not Guilty in Fout Shooting Case
After hours of deliberation the Winamac jury cleared Samuel Hook of shooting Oris Fout, 19, in Knox last October. The defense argued threats from Fout and the deceased’s character, prevailing with a plea that framed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winamac
Samuel Hook
Oris Fout
Knox
Fout
Arbor Day Proclamation Sets April 21 as Observance
Gov. Ralston issues annual Arbor Day proclamation naming Friday April 21 as the observance day. The declaration signals a state focus on tree planting and conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbor Day
Ralston
Dr Starkweather Buys Franklin Sedan Through Kelly Garage
Dr Starkweather completes a car purchase of a Franklin sedan via the Kelly garage. The deal highlights a local auto trade channel and marks a new household vehicle for the physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Starkweather
Kelly
Miss Agnes Shoup Resigns as G H S Senior VP
Miss Agnes Shoup resigns from the office of vice president of the G. H. S. senior class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Shoup
Local dealers report a three fourths Z of a ranch deal
Readable fragments indicate local dealers claim about three fourths of a ranch transaction, with unclear specifics. The brief OCR reads four trato ranch and icaste items, but the key facts remain unresolved. Further clarity is needed to identify parties, location, and terms.
Villa Escapes Again as Army Fails to Report
Believed first escape occurred at San Antonio Texas where Villa is said to have eluded capture. Army officers report failure to receive a timely dispatch from General indicating latest movements or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Ter
Villa
Fort Sheridan Troops Leave Today for Front
Fort Sheridan ships out 350 troopers and eight officers for the front as reports from Mexican sources remain unavailable and General Pershing has not disclosed any engagement. In Columbus, Ohio the body of H. J. McKinney, an American rancher killed by Villa across the border, was located following the Columbus raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mar
H. J. McKinney
Villa
Senator Sherman Introduces Mexican Service Volunteer Resolution
Special Washington report notes Sen Sherman introduces two resolutions directing the president to at once call for 150 008 volunteers for service in Mexico. Under Senate rules the measures lie on the table until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sherman
Mexico
Troops Leave Fort Sheridan for Front
Three hundred fifty troopers and eight officers from Fort Sheridan departed for the front. In Paris reports no infantry attacks on Verdun last night. German bombardment focused on Malaucourt. London dispatches note the Austrians abandoned Czernowitz, capital of Bukowina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Paris
Verdun
Malaucourt
London
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Three Distinguished Men Address Knife and Fork Club Dinner
Three leading figures spoke at the sixth monthly Knife and Fork club dinner in South Bend. Hon Theodore Burton ex senator from Ohio, Hon John Barrett director general Pan American Union and former minister to Siam, and Dr Lynn Harold Hough of Northwestern University Chicago shared the platform. Several Goshep residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knife and Fork Club
Bend
Oliver Hotel
Theodore Burton
Ohio
John Barrett
Washington, D. C
Pan-American Union
Siam
Lynn Harold Hough
Northwestern University
Chicago
Goshep
Nappanee Drainage Co Dredging at Stedman Farm Miami
The Nappanee Drainage Co with the Miami county project makes good progress on Deer Creek dredging. The dredge operates day and night on the Stedman farm near Miami, moving steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee Drainage Co
Deer Creek
Miami County
Stedman
Miami
Studebaker Wages Shipment Speeds to Army Aid
Just 34 hours after work began a special government order for 2 percent water wagons to the Studebaker corporation for U S Army in Mexico sped from South Bend to Chicago aboard a New York Central train yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebakers
Studebaker Corporation
U. S. Army
Mexico
South Bend
Chicago
New York Central
Gas main incident ties to Warsaw Utility worker
Gas from a main affected a plumber named Foos from the Warsaw Gas Company. He will repair a pave project. Foos previously resided in Niles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George ‘Foos
Warsaw Gas Company
Foos
Niles
Lincoln man appeals for help finding missing wife
Edgar M. Duke of Lincoln writes the Elkhart chapter asking assistance in locating his wife who disappeared during his political campaign. He asks for any information to aid the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar M. Duke of
Lincoln
Elkhart
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Gov. Ralston
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Turks Ito
ANCE
W. J. Recketts
Clover Leaf Train
Ipollana
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O. G. Club
Marie Stutsz
North Fifth Street
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East Pike Street
Hook
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Malancourt
Pershing
Carranza
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