Prosecution Strong in Indiana Robbery Trial Case
The Elkhart court heard testimony on July 23 1898 robbery of the Vanderlip residence in which three diamond rings and two diamond ear rings were taken. Russell identified by Mr and Mrs Vanderlip as one of the robbers amid contested ring ownership links to Jackson Mrs Hickman and Mishawaka Black. The defense attacked identifications and dates while the state rested its stronger case. If Vanderlip identifications hold Russell faces conviction. defense lacks strong corroboration though uncertainties remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Evanston
Russell
Vaenderlip
Elkhart
Vanderlip
Kalamazoo
Hickman
Jackson
Black
Mishawaka
Washington B. Vanderlip
Hunsell
Vanderlips
Toepp
Clark
Attottorney Turner
Wilson
Turner
Frank
Richland
Eeme
Mishawake
Alleys Put Up For Public Sale By Former Owner
James L. Laymore of Crawfordeville former owner of the Goshen 1200 bowling alleys bids public sale of the Pera and Elkhart alleys. He plans to depart for Europe for several months. He seeks to borrow 850 on real estate augurity at address X Danocnar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Laymore
Crawfordeville
Goshen
Pera
Elkhart
Europe
Danocnar
Narrow escape after horse wagon run over hand
Abraham Sailor of Sugar Grove barely escaped death after slipping on ice while driving a wood wagon to Elkhart. A wheel passed over his right hand and his leg swelled. a physician was not summoned until yesterday. He may be unable to walk for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Sailor
Suger Grove
Elkhart
Mr. Sailor
Noble Wickham Kreider Delights Goshen In Recital
A large audience gathered at 208 South Sixth Street last evening for Noble Wickham Kreider’s piano recital benefiting the First Presbyterian church. He played a Weber grand on a program including Mazurka by Tchaikowsky and On the Mountain by Grieg, drawing bursts of applause and praise for his artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Wickham Kreider
John Goriner
South Sixth Street
First Presbyterian Church
Mazurka
Tschhaikowsky
Nacht Stuck
Chaminade & Etude
Weber Grand Piano
Kreider
Indianapolis
Forsythe
Europe
Goshen
Goshen Boys Make Some Excellent Plays Second Row
Enthusiasm filled Regulation alleys as Goshen Colts faced Elkhart Kids in a bowling match. High single was 231 by Rena Barger of the Colts. Next contest set for Elkhart Tuesday evening with Imperial and Colts also on schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Boys
Goshen “Colts
Elkhart Kids
Renabarger
Colts
Goshen
Dewey
Coulter
Rensberger
Donovan
Clark
Elkhart
Ssisbury
Elhart
Robert A. Caird
Concord
N. H
United States All Stars
Imperial
Colta
Ligonier
Heirs of John St John Sought by Local Officials
Deputy Clerk Fleming notes $300 awaiting heirs of John St John. Estate letters issued to Samuel Holderman on August 5, 1868. Guardian Isaac C Bennett for Ada and Clara May St John petitions for extra bond. no report made and docket closed. Efforts focus on locating the two heiresses, once taught school at Wakearosa, with Gov Mount informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Democrat
John St. John
Samuel Holderman
St. John
Isaac C. Bennett
Ada
Clara May St. John
Kronk
Wakaruse
Gov. Mount
Wakearosa
Schreyer Sentenced to Two Years at Jackson Prison
William Schreyer the sheep thief associated with Jacob Caiger and O K Compton pleaded guilty in Cass county Michigan to stealing 36 sheep. He receives two year term with credit for time served two months, reducing to one year ten months at Jackson penitentiary. Jacob Caiger found guilty earlier for Milner sheep theft. sentencing pending. Additional items note guardianship petition for Amos Martin and a marriage license issued to Francis Hapner and Luella Hanshew. Prosecutor and deputy testifying in Russell case. walk construction petition for Elkhart river bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schreyer
Ekhart
Milners
Jefferson Township
Case County
Michigan
Jackson
Schreyer
Jacob Caiger
Milner
Cass County
O. K. Compton
Russell
Twenty Five Years Ago Items From Dem Democrat 1875
Recap of 1875 district items: Berafetter family moved to LaPorte, James M. Latta returning from Washington, J M Cripe appointed township assessor, Wilden and Ira Nash check Toledo banking designs for Market Street banks. Spelling school by Presbyterian ladies. Carrie Childs wins. Law-office meeting for a public spelling school with many participants. Sabbath school class social at MEB church. Young ladies library club entertainment at Hascell’s hall to benefit library fund. Participants listed include Carries Childs Latta Dewey Blunt and Latta family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
James L. Berafetter
LaPorte
James M. Latta
Washington
J. M. Cripe
Piebe Swart
A. F. Wilden
Ira Nash
Toledo
Market Street
Law Office
Stonex & Johnson
E. W. H. Ellis
W. L. Stonex
C. W. Ben Carrie E. Childs
Prof. Mowry
M. B. Hascall
C. C. Latta
Mitchell
O. F. Dewey
Prof
Blunt
J. H. Baker
H. D. Wilson
W. A. Thomas's
Claas
Young Ladies’ Library Club
Hascell’s Hall
Library Fund
Frank Coover
Minnie Wickham
Nellie Wilden
Mollie Mesaick
Sarah Butterfield
Annie Bateman
Wood Messick
Harry Latta
Will Latta
W. Batchelor
Society Notes Highlight Local Social Events
About fifty couples attended the L. O. T. M. dance at McNaughton hall with Columbia orchestra led by Lloyd Wagner. The Woman's Musical Club hosts after its next Tuesday musicale at the Presbyterian church, with light refreshments by Mrs. J. C. Beck Jr. Mrs. T. A. Foster and Miss Lena Cornell. Mrs. E. R. B. Lacy invited guests to an afternoon progressive pedro on Friday March 30. A surprise party at Mr. and Mrs. Chas Crowell’s North Side home concluded the evening with four pedro tables and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaughton Hall
Columbian Orchestra
Lloyd Wagner
Woman's Musical Club
Presbyterian Church
J.C. Beck, Jr
T. A. Foster
Lena Cornell
Chas Crowell
Pedro
Model Young Man Sermon Promises Moral Lessons
On Sunday evening Rev. W P Pearce preaches the third sermon in a series entitled The model young man. He discusses the ideal youth at home and in business, temptations and religious adherence. Five single ladies have written to him for letters read after services. Public invited. no seating during prayer scripture reading or preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Pearce
Eugenie Blair Stage Show Delights Irwin Audience
A fair crowd attended Eugenie Blair and her company in A Lady of Quality at the Irwin last night. The production drew applause for its sensationalism and handsome mounting though Blair herself disappoints as a performer. The orchestra impressed and the music was well received. Meanwhile Mrs Anos Fausch of Tenth Street reports a burglary as unknown assailants entered and tore down lace curtains and draperies believed to be the work of neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenie Blair
the Irwin
Miss Blair
Robert Downing Lord
Anos Fausch
Tenth Street
Death of Wareham man after canal bridge accident
Norman Ayers of Wareham died yesterday from injuries received Thursday night. He was seated on the end of a tie on the canal bridge when a train on the Big Four road struck him. Mr. Ayers was nearly 80 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Ayers
Wareaw
Canal
Mr. Ayers
Chances for Tax Exemption and Local Improvements
Elkhart County farmers may qualify for a forest reserve tax exemption by dedicating land to a forest with at least 170 trees per acre and filing with the county auditor. Land pastures must be prevented from grazing until trees reach four inches diameter, and trees must be three years old before exemption applies. The Lake Shore Railway plans double tracking between Kendamville Lig onier and Wauseon Stryker, with side-tracks to enable fills. Additional items note a local music instructor search, a funeral in Elkhart, and multiple land transfers in Goshen and Elkhart counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Kendalmille
Ligonier
Wauseon
Stryker
Schaff piano project seeks higher subsidy in Huntington
Chicago fellows backing Schaff piano works had planned a 12000 subsidy and site in Huntington but now demand 220000 due to changed circumstances. Readers recall Ferdinand township Indiana has never voted Republican in 50 years. Marion council grants Elks street use for June carnival. Plymouth laborer James W Thayer files bankruptcy with liabilities 4522.84 and assets 139. H A Thomas corset factory moves to Cleveland to open knitting plant. Logansport residents praise Sapho and seek its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaff
Chicago
Huntington
Chicago Sharke
Ferdinand Township
Dubois County
Evansville
Marion
the Elks
James W. Thayer
Plymouth
H. A. Thomas
Stiles
Cleveland
Loganaportera
George M. Miller Dies After Illness at Home
George M. Miller of Goshen died at his residence after a several day illness from lung hemorrhage. He was 57 years old, born March 3, 1843 in York County Pennsylvania. He came to Goshen in 1872, married Phebe Monta in 1875, and was a tinning businessman for 25 years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at his home under the Masonic lodge, conducted by Rev. Mathes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Monta
Masonic Lodge
Fifth and
Clinton Streets
Mathes
The
Reformed Church
What Would Jesus Do An Insight From Rev Preston
Rev A B Preston plans to address questions about renouncing worldly pleasures and serving the needy in a First M E church talk titled What Would Jesus Do The morning topic is Wonder Special music is promised In other items Mrs Swart Co announce a spring millinery opening March 30 and 31 featuring a grand collection of trimmed hats and a view of pattern hats Miss Blance Barnum will head the work room From the bank note a City National bank cashier set a time lock on Saturday leading to a Monday scramble for funds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Chicago
Christ
Preston
C. J. Swart & Co
Blance Barnum
D. B. Fiske & Co
City National Bank
Gambetta the Stallion Sold at Rowell Yards
The Goshen French Coach Horse company sold the celebrated stallion Gambetta at public auction in Rowell yards Lucius Prough was the purchaser. The price was 345 dollars. Services at the German Baptist Brethren tonight at 7 30 led by Elder J F Spitzer Summitville. The evening topic The Great Commission. Services tomorrow at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm The evening subject The reason why we do not admit secrecy into the church. Sabbath school tomorrow at 3 pm. The public is invited. An affidavit filed in ateet Youngs court charging the emery with provoke. Louie Simna paid fine and costs 10500 in an affidavit by Thomye .eon is the prosecuting witness. Elkhart township school teacher atana held at Fifth street building today Ten teachers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen French Coach Horse Company
Rowell Yards
Gambetta
Lucius Prough
German Baptist Brethren
J. F. Spitzer
Summitville
Great Commission
Ateet Young
Emery
Provoke
Louie Simna
Thomye
Eon
Elkhart Township
Fifth Street
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Mrs. Hickman
Jackson, Mich
Cleims Diamond
Witsese
Master
Mr. Master
Mrs. Russell
Svery
ENEE
St. Johan Estate
Jacob Carter
C. K. Compton
Joseph Bartmess
Circuit
Amos Martin
Concord Township
Martin
Longcliff
Francis M. Hapner
Benton
Luella Hanshew
Johnson
Berkey
Elkhart River
Lincoln Avenue
Society Notes
Teang Man
Elkhart County
George Neupert
North Judson
Florence Harper
Mart
Sidney Breda
Sidney Brede
Samaritan
la Pertena Drepe
EB. A. Rogers
Real
Horace Transfera
Sarah Yoder
Daniel J Johns
B F Deshi
HB Kelly
Oak Ridge
George Bartholomew
Jesse Dunn
Clinton
Jesse Duane
Ed C Bartholomew
Mitchell Charnley
Jennie Schrock
Frederick Salem
Elmer L Kulp
Elmart
Jacob Wenger
Samuel
Geco
Mortuary Record
Jesus
Grand Spring
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