Day Mass Meeting Tomorrow Evening in Goshen
A county local option campaign intensifies in Elkhart and Goshen as saloons close in Goshen and a dry vs wet battle heats up. Clarence S Darrow drew a large Elkhart crowd last night and a mass meeting is planned tomorrow in Jefferson Theatre to hear opinions from visitors from Warsaw North Manchester and Michigan towns.
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Elkhart
Jefferson Theatre
Goshen
Warsaw
Manchester
Michigan
Hokehart
Clarence S. Darrow
Hiquor
Bucklen Opera House
Clarence
Darrow
Chicago
Jrawyer
Proctor
Elkhart Saloon Doors Open Despite Goshen Vote
During a political speech Darrow drew steady crowd as he argued against closing saloons. This morning he returned to Chicago. In Elkhart all 26 saloons stayed open, following Goshen’s policy, and will remain open except on election day when they must close by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow
Chicago
Elkhart
Goshen
Divorce and judgment items from the Courthouse
Lydia C Hartzler divorced Abraham D Hartzler. Allen Yoder wins quiet title suit vs Clarence Rensberger. Christena McKeever granted divorce from Jasper N McKeever with two year no remarry rule. Charles Pfeiffer vs John T F Godfrey verdict for 328.75. Jacob Gingerich vs Willis C and Saloma McCoy foreclose and receiver. plaintiff awarded 1 959 40. Harlan A Stauffer named receiver. Henry W Hixon petition for highway vacation. Sherrie Was added as party. Jesse Dunn wins 16.80 against Jane Traior admx Peter Trainor estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia C. Hartzler
Abraham D. Hartzler
Allen Yoder
Clarence Rensberger
Christena McKeever
Jasper N. McKeever
Charles Pfeiffer
John TF. Godfrey
Jacob Gingerich
Willis C
Saloma McCoy
Harlan A. Stauffer
Henry W. Hixon
Middlebury Township
Sherrie
Jesse Dunn
Jane Traior
Admx
Peter Trainor
Valparaiso & Northern Traction to Link Three Cities
Promoters of the Chicago New York Air Line start building an electric trolley feeder from Valparaiso Chesterton and Porter. The new road will be the Valparaiso and Northern Traction Company with a capitalization of 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Chesterton
Porter
Valparaiso & Northern Traction Company
Goshen Schools Close Friday for Spring Vacation
Goshen public schools will close Friday afternoon for a one week spring vacation. Many teachers plan to travel to Indianapolis to attend the joint session of the Northern Indiana and Southern Indiana Teachers Associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Indianapolis
Northern
Indiana
Southern
Teachers’ Associations
Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Lumber Men's Convention
More than 200 limber dealers will gather at the Oliver hotel South Bend for the annual convention and banquet of the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Lumber Men's Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Oliver Hotel
Northern
Indiana
Southern
Michigan
Lumber Men's Association
Erectors Assaulted at Cleveland Hippodrome
William Frahm and George Sawyer two Flint and Walling Co workers Kendallville were attacked while repairing the big Hippodrome in Cleveland. Both men sustained injuries and sought aid following the assault.
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Cleveland
William Frahm
George Sawyer
Flint & Walling. Co
Kendallville
Big Hippodrome
Rance Sues Denny for 1800 Dollar Loan and Labor
Rance files suit in Kosciusko circuit court seeking 1800 dollars for money loaned and work performed for plaintiff. The action names James Denny as the defendant in the case filed this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rance
Jacob Rance
Kosciusko
James Denny
Birth of a Daughter to Mr and Mrs Wm Pletcher
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Pletcher of Clinton township. Mr Pletcher will shortly locate in Middlebury. We want every woman to see this display of millinery Allweek Leas Galbreath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Pletcher
Clinton Township
Mr. Pletcher
Middlebury
Allweek
Leas & Galbreath
Disappearance Case Linked to Europe In March War SAW
Reports suggest Reverend Rand, missing since March 4, may be in Europe. Authorities reference a wartime SAW link and note Rogers files. No confirmed location yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Rand
Dry spell across Indiana special option elections
Voting today in Indianapolis amid special option elections in Montgomery Crawfordsville Benton Fowler and Greene Bloomfield counties. Dry prospects favored in Benton Greene and Mountgomery may tilt wet. Ohio county votes tomorrow with Rising Sun as county’s largest town expected to go dry. Orange Paoli votes Thursday along with Elkhart county and is predicted to go dry.
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Indianapolis
Montgomery
Crawfordsville
Benton
Fowler
Greene
Bloomfield
Mountgomery
Ohio County
Rising Sun
Orange County
Paoli
Elkhart
Fire at Milford Destroys Nine-Room House
A Milford residence owned by P. F. Miles in the northwest part caught fire this afternoon from chimney sparks. Firemen subdued the blaze in about thirty minutes. Occupant James Lyfilt lost most household goods to smoke and water. no insurance. The unroofed and partially gutted house sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
P. F. Miles
James Lyfilt
Mishawaka Trims Goshen In Low-Scoring Game
Mishawaka defeated Goshen 24 to 15 at Goshen High School gym last evening. Goshen, in its first basketball season, showed effort but lacked experience. The six Goshen games to date were all losses, with Mishawaka and Warsaw as the losses. Referee Ritter of Goshen and umpire Wilson of Mishawaka officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Goshen
Goshen High School
Ritter
Wilson
Burned to Death in South Bend Woman Cremated
South Bend woman Elizabeth Hollowell was burned to death yesterday after her clothing caught fire from hot coal in ashes. She removed ashes from a stove and left the pan near the house when the disaster occurred. Mrs Henderson McClellan found her, and the body was taken to Yerrick morgue. The death appeared recent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Elizabeth Hollowell
Henderson McClellan
Yerrick
Odd Suit Filed Over Liquor Sale To Youth
Levene Notter mother of 18 year old James Notter of St Joseph Michigan sues George Muench Frank Heck and Walter Allerton and their bondsmen for selling liquor to the boy The intoxicated youth allegedly ruined a livery horse and caused a farmer to be shot three times The case highlights ongoing legal action over sales to minors and resulting damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levene Notter
James Notter
St. Joseph, Mich
George Muench
Frank Heck
Walter Allerton
Young Notter
Elkhart Man Found Insane by Local Commission
A commission of Neal and Short and Justice Oberholtzer of Elkhart found George S. Abbott of Elkhart insane and recommended his commitment to Lancecliff asylum. Abbott, 43, has a wife and three children.
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Elkhart
Neal
Short
Justice Oberholtzer
George S. Abbott
Lancecliff
Asylum
Mr. Abbott
First Election Bet Predicts Dry Goshen County
A Goshen lawyer placed a ten dollar wager this morning on the county local option vote, predicting the county will go dry Thursday by at least a one thousand vote majority. The unusual bet signals strong expectations for a decisive outcome in the local alcohol prohibition measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Mayor C Raymer Nominated in Elkhart Democratic Ticket
C Raymer of Elkhart is mentioned in connection with the Democratic nomination for mayor of Elkhart next fall. The note highlights his possible candidacy and party backing in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Raymer
Elkhart
Democratic
Change of venue in Whit ney county murder case
Dr George Snearly of Wabash charged with murdering his wife has taken a change of venue to Whitney county. Attention Rank CARES tonight HL G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George. Snearly
Wabash
Whitney ‘County
of .P
HL G
Special Committee Reports on Goshen Coop Ice Plant Plan
The Goshen citizens cooperative bids for Thiele Bros property, approving stock purchase in a new company. A ten ton expansion costs $7500.75 with bids from wholesale firms. J F Freese of Nappanee appraised the plant. real estate and equipment were valued by Hess, Rowell, Elliott, Klase. Committee drafts by laws, seeks stock subscriptions. Cropp and others solicit buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citzens of
Goshen
Thiele Bros
J. F. Freese
Freese Bros. Ice and Creamery
Nappanee
W. Hess
George P. Rowell
William Lliott
Jerry Klase
Charles Cropp
Dwight Hawks
E. A. Dausman
E. B. Mummert
Richard Collings
Surprise Birthday Party For H Frank Cramer
Society notes report a surprise party at 320 South Ninth Street honoring H Frank Cramer on his 55th birthday. An elegant luncheon followed. Out of town guest William Snyder and family from Decatur Michigan attended. Phi Delta Kappa issued invitations for an Easter dancing party at the K of P hall on Monday night, April 12 with music by the Imperial Orchestra.
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H. Frank Cramer
South Ninth Street
William Snyder
Decatur
Mich
Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
K. of P. Hall
Imperial Orchestra
Man deserts wife and child in Elkhart after three weeks
Arthur Eggleston, who moved his wife and baby from Sheboygan to Elkhart three weeks ago, deserted them claiming he cannot find work. He mailed a letter to his landlady Mrs. Sarah McGinley requesting she tell Mrs. Eggleston that her husband has left to avoid seeing them starve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Eggleston
Elkhart
Sheboygan
Wis
Eggleston
Sarah McGinley
Letter List Names Include Gertrude Goild and Others
Miss Gertrude Goild Fred Klein Mrs Rebecca Koffman A W Lyons Mrs Anna Maury C C Shaw Miss Jennie Smith J K Troyer A W Walters George Weiderman Mrs Mary Willheim Mrs Mary Yoter Mrs Barbara Yoder
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Goild
Fred Klein
Rebecca Koffman
A. W. Lyons
Anna Maury
C. C. Shaw
Jennie Smith
J. K. Troyer
A. W. Walters
George Weiderman
Mary Willheim
Mary Yoter
Barbara Yoder
Joint inspection of line bridge repairs by county commissioners
Commissioners of St Joseph and Elkhart counties met in a joint session at the county line bridge site to inspect extensive recent repairs. The tour highlighted improvements to the structure and assessed work completed by contractors and engineers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph County
Elkhart County
County Line
Twelve Union district schools to close early this Friday
Twelve district schools in Union township St Joseph county will close Friday one month earlier than usual due to a deficiency in the township school fund. Educational officials warn the move reduces classroom days but protects essential services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Township
St. Joseph ‘County
Escaped patient found in Fort Wayne
Nelson Howe, an insane patient who escaped from Longcliff, was found in Fort Wayne. The report notes Howe’s escape status and current location, with no further details provided. Municipal authorities are handling the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort .Wayne
Nelson Howe
Longcliff
Fort. Wayne
Dramatic subject Shanghaied at the Irwin Opera House
Tonight the Irwin Opera House presents a thrilling dramatic subject Shanghaied with an explanatory lecture by Foxy guiding the audience through the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Opera
House Tonight
Foxy
Fraternity Dance Night Planned by Delta Kappa Friday
Delta Kappa fraternity will host another popular dance Friday evening. The event is noted in local notices as part of ongoing campus social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Kappa Fraternity
Naughton
Plymouth Dentist Sought in South Bend Police Case
South Bend police seek Louis W. Turner connected to the death of Gertrude Shrope, known as Leo Turner of Plymouth suspected in relation to a peritonitis death from a personal safety related operation. Coroner Clark notes conflicting statements from the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis W. Turner
Leo Turner
Plymouth
Gertrude Shrope
Epworth Hospital
South Bend
Miss Shrope
Clark
Syracuse Fire Chief Re-elected and Local Developments
W T Colwell is re elected as Syracuse fire chief while nearby towns prepare civic leagues. Plans advance for Bluffton citizen efforts and county option petitions in Kosciusko. A Wells County commissioner may resign amid board disputes, and a youth case raises concerns over underage drinking in Bluffton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
W. T. Colwell
Columbia City
Whitley County
Civic League
Daniel Reiff
Bluffton
Kosciusko County
Louis Mailand
Decatur
M. BE
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Charles W. Camp
Garrett
State Bank Examiner
Tippecanoe
Winona Electro Light & Power
Warsaw
Huntington
Erie
Logansport
Penny Gilbert
Wells County
J. D. Evans
Bartholomew Estate Opened with Appointed Administrator
The estate of George Bartholomew was opened today with Edson C. Bartholomew named administrator. A $4,000 bond was filed by Jacob J. Zollinger and Anthony Deahl, and an inventory and appraisement valued at $2,400.25 was filed by the administrator.
Spring institute moved to Goshen due to smallpox
The spring institute will be held in Goshen on the 29th 30th and 31st of this month instead of Nappanee as previously announced. The change was made because smallpox is prevalent at Nappanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Nappanee
Election of Officers by Ladies Aid Society at church
The annual election of officers of the Ladies' Aid Society of the First M. H. church will be held in the church parlors tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. A full attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First M. H. Church
Many Tramps About: Town Overrun at Kendallville
Town overrun with tramps described as the worst variety. At Kendallville 28 hoboes were lodged Saturday night, with conditions noted for shelter and crowd impact.
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Kendallville
Suit Ended Over Proud Will In Laporte Estate
The contest of the $30,000 will of W. W. Proud ended at Laporte with agreement to set the will aside and divide the estate according to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Proud
Laporte
Pastor Willam Kirk Reconsiders South Bend Baptist Return
Dr Willam Kirk of the First Baptist Church in South Bend has been persuaded to remain as pastor after a period of consideration and resignation discussions. Bryce resigned but is not the subject of the final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Kirk
Bryce
the First . Baptist Church
South Bend
Ligonier Licenses Expire in November
Licenses held by Albert Irwin and Newton Crowthers will expire in November, with the town of Ligonier noting the dates and renewal needs.
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Ligonier
Albert, Irwin
Newton Crowthers
Election Called Soon in LaPorte Says Fred R Liddell
Local league figure Fred R Liddell predicts an election will be called soon in LaPorte. He notes the move is tied to upcoming community concerns and favors prompt public discussion and voter engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
R. Liddell
the League
LaPorte
Howe Pictures Delight Jefferson Audience in Travel Show
Lyman H. Howe's travel pictures at the Jefferson drew the largest crowd yet, with the upper balcony sold out and the main floor filled. The two hour program offered lifelike scenes and drew regular patrons, including many women and children, from Goshen and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman H. Howe
Jefferson
Howe
Mr. Howe
Goshen
Trolley League Fails To Form In Indiana
The trolley league joining Laporte Michigan City South Bend Elkhart and Valparaiso collapsed after a South Bend meeting was not held and president D Bresch admitted inability to secure enough western cities. He left a slim chance for eastern entries and Goshen may remain independent.
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Laporte
Michigan City
South Bend
Elkhart
Valparaiso
Dbresch
West End
East End
Goshen
False Colors Case In Wabash Childbirth Scandal
George J. Marrett of Indianapolis publicly states he is not the father of a child born at the National hotel in Wabash. The young woman, claimed by the attending physician to be Mr. Marrett's daughter, admitted the ruse to conceal her identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Marrett
Indianapolis
National Hotel
Wabash
Mr. Marrett
Improvement Begins on Washington Street Pavement
W W Hatch and Sons started excavating today for Washington Street pavement. Bricks are on the ground and work will be pushed. Now is a good time to plan for further street improvements as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Washington
Stage Struck Youth Leaves Logansport for Acting
A 14 year old boy named Russell Gifford drew $125 from his savings and fled Logansport to pursue acting. He grew disillusioned by the stage trials and returned home. His father suspected a kidnap attempt.
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Russell
Gifford
Logansport
Presentation of McAllister Library to Historical Society
The family of the late E. W. McAllister of South Bend presented the McAllister library to the St. Joseph County Historical Society, enriching local archival resources and commemorating the donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. McAllister
South Bend
McAlister
More Elections Planned
Temperance forces plan local option elections in Mallon and Allen counties Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Mallon
Allen
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Hawks Hardware Co Brings Fresh Brights to Doors and Frames
Black Jap a lac on the wire and color on the frames promises fresh and bright door and window screens from the Hawks Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hawks Hardware ‘Co
Personal notes on visits between Chicago and Middlebury
Multiple residents are listed visiting relatives and conducting business in Chicago Middlebury and nearby towns. Names include George Rowell Ivan Fryberger George Harper Henry Hixon Rev R B Wood and others with travel to Chicago Toledo and Liganier. Many visits center on relatives weddings and business trips with no single central event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rowell
Chicago
Ivan Fryberger
Middlebury
George Harper
South Bend
Henry Hixon
Fox
Irwin
Jesse
Cripe
Uriah Hostetler
R. B. Wood
Wolf Lake
Lillian D. Showalter
Liganier
D. C
Local residents listed as seriously ill or dying
Christian Busghan, aged 92, in dying condition with pneumonia. Dr H J Beyerle seriously ill at home on South Main. Bonham and Daniel Spohn incapacitated. Mrs Theresa Carr of North Second street down with the grip. J F Poyser recovering after five weeks with typhoid fever and complications. Wesley Elliott of Middlebury seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Busghan
H. J. Beyerle
South Main Street
Bonham
Daniel Spohn
Theresa Carr
North Second Street
J. F. Poyser
Wesley Elliott
Middlebury
Sensational divorce case settled in Peru
The sensational divorce case between Mrs Madge L L Wallace and Bernard L Wallace son of the Peru circus king was compromised at Peru. Wallace won a divorce on his cross complaint and Mrs Wallace's alimony demand was settled at 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge l L. Wallace
Bernard L. Wallace
Peru
Wallace
Taft Interview Recorded In White House Visit
Washington dispatch reports Charles W. Miller met with President Taft at the White House for an interview. Miller also conferred with Attorney General Wickersham during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington Dispatch
Chas. W. Miller
White House
Wickersham
Raid Much Board. J. G. Zimmerman, Lagrange bachelor, paid over $8,000
J. G. Zimmerman aged eighty and a bachelor from Lagrange has spent more than $8,000 on board and lodging over his lifetime. The remark underscores his long history with local boarding houses and the extent of his recurring accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Zimmerman
Lagrange
May Be Murder in Laporte Ax Attack
May be murder case reported from Laporte as Ira Mull threw an ax at Benjamin Jackson, striking him unconscious. Authorities fear potential death as the victim remains in critical condition and investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ira Mull
Benjamin
Jackson
Jefferson Township Farm Sold to Franklin Garver
Mary A. Davy sold 110 acres of Jefferson Township farm land to Franklin Garver for 9300 dollars. The sale confirms transfer of ownership and specifies parcel details and consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Township
Mary A. Davy
Franklin Garver
Jefferson’ Township
Concert by Wabash College Glee Club at Jefferson
A social event of importance, a concert by the Wabash College Glee Club featuring 26 voices, to be held at the Jefferson in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash College
Glee Club
Strong
the Jefferson
Illness of Pastor Cancels Trinity Church Service
A Trinity Church service is canceled Wednesday evening due to the pastor's illness, with no other events noted. Residents are advised to stay tuned for further announcements and rescheduling details from church officials.
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Emma McDowell
Guy
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Melvin Reifsnyder
Nebraska City
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Kalamazoo
Charles Reifsnyder
Bloomington
Joseph Speicher
Green Isle
Arabia
America
Witha
White
Nora. Sargeant
Ada May Sargeant
H. S. Sargeant
Voting Today
Crimson and White
IGE
Thiele Brothers
Society News
Lewis-Neville
South Bend Police
T. U
Howe Pictures
Trolley League
Margaret Peiffer
J. C. Mellinger
J. F. Hetherington
Alleyne Bechtel
L. J. Simond
E. W. Hawks
Evelyn Hawks
W. Jack Latta
F. BE. C. Hawks
Vinnedge
C. Dembutsky
Sam Lewis
Toledo
Mabel Mittenthal
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