Russell Trial Continues as Jury Hears Vanderlip Case Details
The circuit court heard defense and prosecution arguments in the Vanderlip jewelry robbery case. Patrolman Yoder testified Russell was seen in Elkhart the evening after the crime, undermining Mrs. Russell’s identification. Witnesses described lighting conditions, gas lamps, and the scene at the Vanderlip residence, with jury deliberations expected after noon recess.
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Elkhert
Vanderlip
Russell
Chatten
Wilson
Geo. A. Beck
George A. Beck
Harrison Second Streets
Adatts Errer
Murdoch
Elkhart Gas Company
Second
Harrison Streets
Dr. Thomas
Mr. Beck
Agata
Hickman
Frank
Mrs. Hickman
Frank Located the Flaw Mr. Miller
Miller
Turner
Elkhart
Goshen
Micke
J. J. Hoffman
Harrison Street
3Rd
4Th
Bussell
J. E. Micka
Sime
Russel
Kalamesco
Allison-Slater
Sims
Jury Deliberations Continue in Russell Trial as Verdict Looms
The courtroom heard closing arguments by Attorneys Miller and Turner after a lengthy testimony from Mrs. Vanderlip. Stenographic delays occurred before the judge’s instructions, and jurors retired at 3.00. Predictions varied between conviction and acquittal, though Russell and his wife express confidence in acquittal.
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Turner
Vanderlip
Miller
Beleter
Wilton
Vanderup
Russell
Divorce suit filed by Clayton C. Bloss against Mary Bloss
Clayton C. Bloss through Corbett & Waltz sues for divorce in the circuit court alleging abandonment by Mary Bloss of Elkhart with no children. Complaint seeks divorce and proper relief. Separate note actions against Frank F. Miller by Hawks Hardware Co. for 6062 dollars with unpaid principal. Several court actions and guardianship petition noted. Marriage licenses issued to Gale Staples Wenger Wenger.
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Clayton C. Bloss
Corbett & Waltz
Mary Bloss
Elkhart
John H. Cripe
Deah & Deahbl
Circuit Court
Lydia A. Cripe
Alpheus
Gale
Albion
Mich
Lorens V. Staples
Noah Wenger
Susannah Loucks
Hiram Biggs
Cora May Upson
Auburn
Clerk Dennett
Michael Spangler
Guardian
Anthony Spangler
The Cynic on Party Swaps and Rail Robbery Fears
The article critiques party switching as driven by ambition and media image rather than principle. It cites Carnegie Frick relations and appeals for unity amid a looming national campaign. It reports a freight train theft near Elkhart where bolts of cloth were stolen from a car bound for Henry W Malr in New York, suggesting resumed rail crime.
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Elkhart
Henry W. Malr
New York
South Bend
Sixty-First Anniversary Celebrated in Goshen
Mr and Mrs L H Noble marked sixty one years of marriage with friends at their Fifth Street home. Longtime Goshen residents they witnessed the town's growth from village to city. Fire crews were also summoned at 1 30 yesterday to William Farber on West O W Avenue. Tuesday
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L. H. Noble
Fifth Street
Goshen
Mr. Noble
William Farber
Apollo
Minnesota
Joel P. Heatwole
Joel
William Rainer
Corey Bosman
Northfield
Heatwole
Congress
Algun
Mad dog at large terrifies Clinton township and bites farm stock
A black and white spotted dog, possibly from the west, visited the Noah Grabill farm near Clinton township causing hydrophobia in a cow valued at $100 and biting several local dogs. Dr G W Pollock treated the cow and recommended killing it. Other area farmers Ira Cripe and Yost Miller report dogs bitten and efforts to contain the menace.
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Clinton Township
G. W. Pollock
Goshen
Noah Grabill
Rolles
Pollock
Grabill
Grabill Place
Peter Y. Lehman
Ira Cripe
Yost Miller
Grabill Farm
Political race notes and campaign hints in Indiana
A South Bend Times report quotes Judge Howard denying a gubernatorial nomination offer while noting his absence from a press dispatch meeting. The piece also profiles Ethan Allen Dausman’s tariff arguments, outlines Republican ward caucus candidates for mayor and council, and mentions Democratic nominating plans and Republican timing for judge candidates.
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Judge Howard
South Bend Times
Indianapolis
Fees and Salaries Commission
Taggart
Howard
South Bend
Ethan Allen Dausman
Elkhart County
W. W. Johnson
F. D. Finney
D. H. Hawks
Valentine Berkey
D. J. Troyer
W. C. Elliott
Chas. J. Garvin
Mortuary Records Two Obituaries in Local Notices
Elizabeth Carr of Milford aged 60 dies at home after a long illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Henry Chatten, brother J C Swartz, and sisters Julia Bussard Mary Baker Emma Ott. Funeral Tuesday 9am Milford residence with burial Oak Ridge at noon. John C Darnell 22 dies of consumption at parents home. Husband of an unnamed wife? No. Four sisters and two brothers, member of Modern Samaritan lodge. Funeral 2:30pm tomorrow Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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Dane
Elizabeth Carr
Henry J. Chatten
Milford
J.C Swartz
Julia A. Bussard
North Manchester
Mary A. Baker
Kansas City
Emma J. Ott
Defiance
Iowa
Elkhart
Kosciusko
Milton Darr
Oak Ridge
Darnell
John C. Darnell
J. C. Darnell
Modern Samaritan Lodge
No. 3 Home Company
Harwood Foundry
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Pedro club hosts social at Abram Peck residence
Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Abram Peck entertained the Jewish People's Progressive Pedro club at 115 North Seventh Street with about forty guests. Ten Pedro games yielded prizes to Mrs. Samuel Lewis, Mrs. Max Meyer, Mrs. Feannie Silverman, Louie Simon, Sam Lewis and David Dembufsky. Luncheon followed. J A Beane to host Lenten tea Thursday 2 to 5 at North Fifth Street. Florence Abbott to host at East Lincoln Avenue 2 to 6 Thursday.
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Abram Peck
Pedro
North Seventh Street
Samuel Lewis
Max Meyer
Feannie Silverman
Louie Simon
Sam Lewis
David Dembufsky
Indiana to Observe Fourth of July Centenary
Governor Mount endorses General Coburns plan to mark Indiana centennial by county papers on state history. Wilber L. Stonex to oversee in this county as efforts aim to compile early state memories from old settlers and local records.
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Mount
Coburn
Indiana
Canty
Wilber L. Stonex
Mrs Bailey Fights For Recovery After Street Incident
Mrs Bailey of Middlebery lay unconscious Saturday evening with her daughter Mrs George Myers travelling to her side for care. Attending physician Dr M A Farrer feared she would not regain speech or consciousness.
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Bailey
Middlebery
George Myers
M. A. Farrer
Berkeypile Tax Fraud Case Ends In Civil Penalties
Judge Biggs finds Moses Berkeypile of Kosciusko county guilty of false tax returns for 1895 and 1899. The assessor is directed to add 2330 dollars for 1898 and 2490 dollars for 1899. a 100 dollar penalty is levied per false filing. Berkeypile did not attend the hearing.
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Moses Berkeypile
Scott Township
Kosciusko County
Biggs
Berkeypile
Cook
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