Winters Poyser suit jury retires after dramatic Elkhart trial
The $5,000 damage suit by Charles S Budd Winters of Goshen and Elkhart against Frank D and Henrietta Poyser ended today as the jury retired at 3 30 pm. Testimony showed Winters alleged jail conditions and missing money from Mrs Poyser pocketbook. Defense witnesses included BE A Dausman and Mr and Mrs Poyser. Witnesses for Winters included Ex Police Chief Roth and officers Shelmadine and Whitman. The case featured family estrangement and a divorce leading to the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S
Budd) Winters
Goshen
Elkhart
Frank D
Henrietta Poyser
Winters
Roth
Shelmadine
Whiteman
Poyser
BE. A. Dausman
Poyger
FE. A. Dausman
William H. Winters
Poysers
Dausman
Anna Poyser- Winters
Isabel McCutchan Dies After 10 Day Illness
Mrs Isabel McCutchan aged 87 years a long time resident of the city died this morning at one o clock from pneumonia at her home 502 North Eighth street after a ten day illness She was a Brethren church member Survived by daughter Mrs Cordela Sheets son Jas McCutchan five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services Thursday at 130 from the residence and 2 pm from the Brethren church Fifth and Clinton Rev Kitson to officiate burial in Oak Ridge cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel McCutchan
North Eighth Street
Brethren Church
Cordela Sheets
Jas. McCutchan
Fifth and
Clinton Streets
Rev
Kitson
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Aged Resident Daniel K. Greenwood Dies at Home
Daniel K. Greenwood aged four died at his Olive street home yesterday afternoon from complications after a brief illness. A 28 year city resident since leaving his farm, he was active in North Ninth street Mennonite church. Survived by wife Elizabeth and two sons of St. John Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel K. Greenwood
Olive Street
North Ninth Street
Marriage Notice for Zimmerman Couple of Middlebury
Joan F L Zimmerman aged 50 and Jane T Zimmerman of Middlebury were married today. The groom’s wife died April 21 1915 and his husband became deceased July 4 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan FL Zimmerman
Jane Tl. Zimnmielan &6
Middlepury
Navy League Holds 11th Annual Convention in Washington
The 11th annual Navy League of the United States convention is in session in Washington and will continue through Thursday. Many delegates from various chapters are in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Navy League of the United States
Gates to Raise Sylvan Lake Level by April Opening
Waste Weir gates at Rome City will close April 1 to raise the water level of Sylvan Lake to the normal summer level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome City
Sylvan Lake
Miller Couple Welcomes Daughter at Crescent Street
A. daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Miller of 149 Crescent Street, adding a new member to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Miller
Crescent Street
Cast List For Plymouth Rock Cantata At Baptist Church
Tomorrow's paper will publish the cast to appear in the cantata On Plymouth Rock at the Baptist church Friday night. A note from Goshen reports a Lost pair of bow spectacles Saturday and finder should leave at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
the Baptist Church
Goshen
North Indiana conference opens 75th session at Wayne Street Church
The preliminary ceremonies of the 75th North Indiana conference opened last evening at 7 30 at Wayne Street M E church. Rev W F Freeland of Grace church Kokomo delivered a sermon and devotionals dominated the program with a sparse turnout. Local ministers attended while several clergy from Goshen went to Fort Wayne for the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PT. Wayne
Mar
North Indiana
Wayne Street
M. FE
W. F. Freeland
Grace Church
Kokomo
Prohibition State Convention to Nominate Indiana Ticket
A call was issued for Indiana Prohibition to hold a state convention in Tomlinson hall Indianapolis on June 6 and 7 to nominate a full state ticket. The national convention will meet in St Paul July 19 with four delegates at large from Indiana, and 100 total delegates based on one for every 200 votes cast for Eugene Chafin in 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mar
Tomlinson Hall
St. Paul
Minn
Indiana
Eugene Chafin
Fort Wayne Misses National Real Estate Convention
Fort Wayne Indiana fails to host the 1917 annual convention of the National Association of Real Estate Exchanges of America due to the lack of a suitable large hall in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mch
Fort Wayne
Ind
National Association of Real Estate Exchanges of America
Border tensions rise after raid on Kelly ranch in Lang
Reports from El Paso and San Antonio describe heightened border tension following a raid on C E Kelly s ranch, former Fl asa mayor, with no new word on Francisco Villa s whereabouts. A state department memo to General Carraeza requests a quick reply on using Mexican railroads to aid American forces pursuing Villa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
E. Kelly
Flasa
San Antonio
Mar
Francisco Villa
Washington
Carraeza
Villa
State Department
Queretaro
Emeritus U Mich President Angell Critically Ill
Dr. James A. Angell former University of Michigan president emeritus is again critically ill in Ann Arbor on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
James A. Angell
University of Michigan
New Goshen Pastor Rev C J Waltner Arrives Soon
Rev C J Waltner succeeds Rev J H Schmidt as Trinity Lutheran pastor in Goshen arriving next Friday evening and beginning his pastorate April 1. He will preach in German at 10 on Sunday and be formally installed by Rev A P Meyer of Fort Wayne. Waltner, from Cleveland, is about 50, married, with a 13 year old daughter joining soon. another daughter in Cleveland High School will come after June school ends. a married daughter lives in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Waltner
J. H. Schmidt
Trinity Lutheran Church
Goshen
Waltner
A. P. Meyer
Fort Wayne
Cleveland, O
Cleveland High School
Pittsburgh
Austrian Forces Break Through Near Ritz Bridgehead
Austrian Hungarian troops near Ritz Bridgehead break through to seize an entire enemy position. Five hundred twenty five Italians are captured as prisoners in the advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Elkhart Strikers to Stand Trial in Superior Court
In Elkhart, Grazer Denny Ballard and Phillips to be tried in the city’s superior court after four charges and bonds of 2060 each. Dorrier family attacked during a strike at the C G Conn Co plant as manufacturers say the labor dispute has been resolved with workers returning and no concessions given. Robert E Trector former state senator to defend the four men. The six week strike gained no tangible benefits for the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Grazer
Clifford Denny
Edward Ballard
Paul Phillips
Elkhart Crass Polisher
Charles Dorrier
C. G. Conn Co. Ltd
Elkhart City
Elkhart
Grazer
Dorriers
Ilkhart
E. T., Burns
Mr. Burns
Robert E., Trector
Denny
Batfird
Phillips
Discredited car robber linked to 1915 South Bend murders
Christ Fox once of the Lake Shore gang was arrested in Oelwein Iowa and jailed. He confessed involvement in the Muessel-Chrobot murders at Muessel Brewing Co. offices in South Bend on December 30 1915. He is described as unreliable and currently held in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Fox
Lake Shore
Oelwein
Muessel
Mortuary Notices for Neefw Mordicai J Neff and Sarah Truesdale
Neff Mordicai J Neff 59 died at home 424 Wilden avenue after prolonged illness. Survivors include wife Laura E daughter Mrs Kilmer Tarman sons John C in Chicago Chauncey Earl E Goshen brother Abe Neff Goshen sister Mrs Susan Boyle Pennsylvania. Truesdale Mrs Sarah 81 died north of Middlebury after prolonged illness with two daughters and four sons surviving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nefew—Mordicai
J. Neff
Wilden Avenue
Mt. Blanchard
Laura E
Kilmer Tarman
John C
Chicago
Chauncey
Earl E
Goshen
Abe Neff
Susan Boyle
Pennsylvania
Truesdale
Sarah Truesdale
Middlebury
Sheriff Leads Regional Plan to Track Auto Thieves
Sheriff Thomas returns from Detroit Saginaw Bay City and Pontiac Michigan Toledo Ohio and Indianapolis to form a regional organization with Michigan Ohio and Indiana sheriffs and police. The project aims to trace stolen autos using a central record of license numbers and related data to reduce recovery costs. Officials in multiple counties endorse a general system after consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Detroit
Saginaw
Bay City
Pontiac
Mich
Toledo
Indianapolis
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Double drowning near Bearlake leaves two youths dead
In Bearlake near Jones Michigan a boat capsized in dense fog killing 18 year old Pierce and a Banks family son while 15 year old Clarence Barks escaped to shore. The trio were aboard a boat a short distance from shore and no other people were nearby. bodies recovered hours later from shallow water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearlake
Pierce
Thomas Banks
Whitney
Clarence Barks
Jones, Mich
Allce Butler Dies in Hagerman After Illness
Allce Butler wife of George Butler formerly of Elkhart died at her Hagerman New Mexico home after a stomach ailment suffered since Christmas. She was 53 and survived by her husband two daughters two sons her mother a sister and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allce Butler
George Butler
Elkhart
Hagerman
New Mex
Rehearsals Begin for College Comedy A Trial of Hearts
Rehearsals for Lindsay Barbee's college comedy A Trial of Hearts start after spring vacation. Parts are assigned and being learned. The play, a Michigan University hit, is expected to succeed locally with Prof. Seeley as coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay Barbee
Michigan University
Prof. Seeley
Mrs Spencer Dies After Auto Crash In South Bend
Mrs. Nathan Spencer of South Bend died at Epworth hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by Leslie Howards representative of Armour and Co as she walked on North Michigan Street after leaving the Orpheum theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Spencer
South Bend
Epworth Hospital
Detroit Normal Chief May Lead South Bend School
John Thomas the Detroit Normal School superintendent is a candidate to replace ousted L. J. Montgomery as South Bend superintendent. The move aims to select a new leader for the South Bend schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Detroit Normal School
South Bend
L. J. Montgomery
Gordon Buys Midget Cafe From Ion Cripe
Albert D. Gordon has purchased the Midget cafe of Ion Cripe and plans improvements. He intends to operate the cafe on a high plane and continue its business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert D. Gordon
Ion Cripe
Warsaw Doctor Dead At 56
Dr. Joseph D. Aspinwall died suddenly at his mother’s Warsaw home. Coroner Kelly ruled the death due to indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Aspinwall
Catherine Epperson
Warsaw
Kelly
Walnut mill wood for sale at 111 E Lincoln Ave
One dollar per card cash sale advertised by Brooks at 111 East Lincoln Avenue. Contact by phone 277.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Mill Wood
Brooks
Lincoln Ave
Educator Jane Adams Worth Meeting Audience
Supt Edgar J Mendenhall seeks Jane Adams to speak at the upcoming teachers meeting. Adams is noted as a Chicago educator and is being invited to address local educators on current educational topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Adams
Edgar J. Mendenhall
Chicago
About 20 Percent Fail Eighth Grade Exam in Elkhart County
County superintendent A I Weaver reports that about 20 percent of the eighth grade scholars failed the March 18 examination. Twenty two of 132 students failed. eight townships had exams Lovke Clinton York Jefferson Middlebury Union Jackson Osolo. Some districts close next Friday others in two weeks with more exams set for May 20 and June 3 in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 1. Weaver
Elkhart
Soe
Goshen
Poisonous powder scare near Warsaw ends with antidote
Mrs. Fred Stout, east of Warsaw, barely survived after a tramp forced her to swallow a green powder believed to be Paris green. She handed over a nickel, claiming no further money. An antidote and stomach pump saved her. the assailant fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stout
Warsaw
False Pretense Charge Said Against Elmer Makemson
Justice Hays of Ligonier issued a warrant for Elmer Makemson on a false pretense charge for about $600 from Anna Brown. He allegedly posed as a real estate agent to sign checks, then vanished. Makemson’s home is near Pierceton. he has lived in New Carlisle and South Bend, and is linked to a confederate named Davis. Marshal Flowers urged regional officers to arrest him if seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Makemson
Ligonier
Justice Hays
Anna Brown
Makemson
South Bend
Davis
Marshal Flowers
Preparatory Prayer Meetings For Ev an Gelism Campaign
Four cottage prayer meetings are held tonight in the northeast at Wy Swartz home, southeast at Mrs C L Landgreaver, southwest at Zena Hecklebarger, and northwest at Fr C Howenstein. A church prayer meeting tomorrow covers leading a soul to Christ. A union prayer service is planned Friday at Mrs Anna Hope’s home. Harvey S. Stoner will deliver his first Sunday morning sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wy. ¥. Swartz
C. L. Landgreaver
Zena Hecklebarger
Fr. C. Howenstein
Anna Hope
Harvey S. Stoner
Cat provokes man into wild rampage at Warsaw home
Charles Snell of Warsaw rushed into his house and seized a shotgun after his wife screamed for help as their cat sought refuge from Trish’s spotted coach dog. Snell’s temper flared when the dog harassed the cat, prompting the confrontation at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snell
Warsaw
Snell
Trish
Jacobs Buys 22 Fine Cattle For Local Market Trade
A. W. Jacobs purchased 22 head of choice cattle from Et Chapman averaging about 1500 pounds each. He will slaughter them for use in his market. The lots are described as among the best ever sold in the local market for the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Jacobs
Sick List Updates From Goshen and Local Homes
Mrs. M. R. Whitehead underwent surgery this morning at Goshen hospital. Mrs. William Morrow of S2 remains in critical condition at her Ligonier home. Mrs. George W. Hawks is reported in about the same condition. Mrs. Edward H. Gardner of Jefferson township had surgery at her home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Whitehead
Goshen Hospital
William Morrow
Ligonier
George W. Hawks
Edward H. Gardner
Jefferson Township
South Bend Man Cecil Meese Sentenced for Theft
Mayor McClellan of Auburn sentences Cecil Meese of South Bend to a $1 fine and sixty days at the penal farm for stealing a coat from Louis Kuckuck of Auburn. Meese transported to the penal farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
McClellan
Auburn
Cecil Meese
Louis Kuckuck
Meese
High School Boys Orchestra Debuts Morning Selections
The Boys' Orchestra from the local high school performed several selections this morning at the school.
Football Practice Begins at Indiana University
Football practice starts at Indiana University on April 3 with Green Juday of this city listed as a squad member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana University
Grean Juday
Goshen School Board Yet to Appoint 1916 Enumerators
The Goshen city school board has not appointed the 1916 enumerators, leaving responsibilities and duties for the upcoming proceedings unassigned. Local officials have not released a timeline for appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen City
Notice to Chicken Owners
Notice to chicken owners urging to keep all poultry on their premises or face prosecution as issued by the City Marshal.
Directors' Meeting Adjourns After Brief Commercial Club Session
Directors of the Commercial club met in the office of Charles W. Foulks and concluded their meeting yesterday after a brief discussion. They planned future events and approved pending motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Club
Charles W. Foulks
Knights of Pythias Rank of Page Conferral
The Rank of Page will be conferred Tuesday March 28th. A full attendance is desired. M. S. Rummel C. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
M. S. Rummel
C. C
Goshen School Board Likely to Dismiss Supt Mendenhall
The Goshen school board will probably dispense with the services of Supt Mendenhall at the end of the school year due to friction among the teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Supt. Mendenhall
Leas to Work at Vawter Park Hotel Resort
Frank Leas leaves for Lake Wawa to join Dr. W R McGarvey at the Vawter Park hotel for the coming season at the resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vawter Park Hotel
Frank Leas
Lake Wawasee
W. R. McGarvey
Elopement Ties South Bend and Mishawaka Couple
Miss Tena Hyatt of South Bend and Joseph Beauchot of Mishawaka formerly of Knox Ind eloped February 12 and were married in St. Joseph Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tena Hyatt
South Bend
Joseph Beauchot
Mishawaka
Knox, Ind
St. Joseph, Mich
Dalton outlaw speaks on tour in Indiana cities
Emmett Dalton, the only living member of the Dalton gang, is on a speaking tour with engagements set in South Bend and Mishawaka adding local interest to the historic outlaw narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett “Dalton
Notorious
Dalton Outlaws
South Bend
Mishawaka
Noble County Farmer Purchases Blooded Cattle Herd
Ben Smith of Noble county buys a herd of blooded cattle from Clem Graves of Bunker Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben &. Smith
Noble County
Clem Graves
Bunker Till
Repair Work On Elkhart and Western Bridge
The Elkhart and Western railroad bridge at Fakrhart is undergoing repairs to restore service. Work crews have begun structural fixes and inspections to ensure safety and reliability of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart and Western Railroad
Fakrhart
Martin Band Instrument Co. Resumes Operations in Elkhart
The Martin Used Instrument Co. in Elkhart restarts after a six week idle period due to brass polisher strikes. Thirty six workers are employed, Francis E. Compton leads the firm, offices reopen and the factory begins operations at noon. A related exchange deal with George A. Riley of Goshen over a Michigan farm briefly faltered, then reportedly reopened with deeds to be exchanged, though no transfer yet. The Martin factory value is estimated between 60,000 and 80,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Used Instrument Co
Elkhart
Martin
Francis E. Compton
Martin Concern
George A. Riley
Goshen Sough
Michigan
Ocean
Muskegon
Martin Company
Riley
Compton
Marti
Sunshine Class Plans Picnic With Husbands At Church
Society notes report the Drethren Sunday school will entertain their husbands at a picnic supper in the church parlors this evening. The Evening Auction club is hosted by Mr and Mrs Calvin Madlem on Thursday at their Middlebury Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drethren Sunday School
Mrs Calvin Madlem
Middlebury Street
O. G. Club
James Neville
Emerson Street
Mrs. Wu. Nymeyver
West Pike Street
Real Estate Transactions Reported in Township Deals
Melvin Firestone sold Josephus Hess in Clinton township land for 95 dollars. Anna M. Stoutenour sold Charles F. Parker residence at 420 South Main Goshen for 3500 dollars. Charles E. Houk sold Wallace H. Sample six acres in Jefferson township land for 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Firestone
Josephus Hess
Clinton Township
Anna M. Stoutenour
Charles F. Parker
Main Street
Goshen
Charles E. Houk
Wallace H. Sample
Jefferson Township
Funeral of Mrs Noah Ganger Held at Goshen Area Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Noah Ganger who died Saturday afternoon were held at her residence and at the West Side church. Rev Calvin Huber officiated and burial followed in West Side cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Ganger
Goshen
West Side
Calvin Huber
West Side Cemetery
Bicycle Stolen From South Main Street Front
A bicycle owned by Ernest Hanson was taken Saturday evening from in front of the Candy Kitchen on South Main street. Officers were alerted but no trace of the wheel has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hanson
Candy Kitchen
South Main Street
Move to Remove Sidewalks On Fifth Street West
Petition circulates and gains signatures to remove sidewalks along the west side of Fifth Street from Washington to Jefferson. Organizers say the change would greatly improve the properties in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Washington Street
Jefferson Street
Orchard Demonstration Held at Mishler Farm Near New Paris
County Agent Metzger conducted an afternoon orchard demonstration at the F. C. Mishler farm in Jackson township near New Paris. The program highlighted spraying and pruning with special attention given to these practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzger
F. C. Mishler
Jackson Township
New Paris
Moose Picnic Moves to Laporte for Better Inducements
Annual Moose picnic shifts from Michigan City to Laporte due to stronger incentives. The event is set for Sunday June 11 and promises updated arrangements for attendees and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Michigan City
Car sale list from Kelly Garage
A mixed selection of used vehicles offered by Kelly Garage includes one Studebaker six passenger six cylinder car in fine condition for 500 dollars, one year old Four touring car for 300 dollars, and one Studebaker touring "4" for 350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
Kelly
Dr Sidney Collins sought after bigamy arrest in Noble county
After Dr Collins, Noble county officers are trying to locate Dr Sidney Collins who married Mrs Katherine M Freeden daughter of Harry Bell of Cromwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Collins
Noble County
Sidney Collins
Bigamist
Katherine M. Freeden
Harry Bell
Cromwell
Maple City Band Thanks Public and W C Ladies
The Maple City Band boys thank the public for patronage and liberality and the W B R C ladies for their services and interest at their supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple City Band Boys
W. BR. C
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Winters-Poyser
Elkhart Police Force
E. A. Dausman
Winters Counsel
Anglemyer
Oliver S. Anglemyer
Nappanee
Orb Geyer
Thomas J. Prickett
Albert H. Angiemyer
Frank Angiemyer
Daniel Iffert
Angiemyer
Amanda Angmyer
Union Township
Martha Leona Anglemyer
Martha Leona
Elizabeth
Daniel B. Stoner
Mahlon J. Rohrer
Hazel M. Zigler
Martha Zigler
William T. Miller
Adam
Benjamin EF. Mitchell
William I. Mitchell
Martha Mitchell Demler
Sarah Jane
Benjamin F. Mitchell
Fidelity & Deposit Co
Maryland
Daniel Hartman
Cynthia Goomershine
Annie Slate
Benjamin F. Whitmer
Mary A. Caton
Elven Caton
Elmer B. Wears
Isaac B. Wear
Lydia A. Wear
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of
Isabel McUtchan
R. L. Semans
J. Cook Gratham
J. Starbuck
Mouny Walker
Prohi State Convention
C. EF
Lieved
Francis
REV. C
Dorrier and Sons
Mortuary Record
New Mexico
Lovke
Clinton
York
Jefferson
Middlebury, Tniona
Jackson
Paris
Reformed Church
Ligonier Banner
Martin Band
F. H. Roberts
Ladies’ Sewing Club
South Sixth Street
A. C. Meh
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