Lawsuit Over Nannie Gall Estate Heads To Jury
Edith Snake sues as claimant for a 1574.50 award from the Nannie A. Gall estate in Napanee. The case before Judge Drake features eight witnesses, with the executrix refusing defense and siblings in Ohio hiring special counsel. Gall's assets included cash and Napanee realty valued at about 2,500. a deed to a sister before death prompted contest. Probate and circuit court orders follow, including dismissals and partitions, plus a separate theft case sentencing a 27 year old Elk Hart man to one to seven years in Jeffersonville reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Snake
Bessier
Best
Admx
Nannie A. Gall
Gaim
Drake
Miss Snake
Gall
Ohio
Lou W. Vail
Burris
Arraignment in Unlawful Association Case Likely in Fryberger Court
Ralph Alspaugh and Mrs Jessie Yoder were arraigned on unlawful association charges. They asked for a change of venue and the case will be tried in Justice Fryberger's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Alspaugh
Jessie Yoder
Justice Fryberger
Two Smallpox Cases Reported in Nappanee Family
A second smallpox case broke out in the Melvin Coppes family in Nappanee with Mrs Coppes and her daughter afflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
Melvin Coppes
Ralph Rood Accepts Final Assembler Post in Detroit
Ralph Rood has accepted a position as final assembler at the Maxwell Motor Car Company plant in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ralph Rood
Maxwell Motor Car Company
Detroit, Mich
Thirteen Above Zero Temperature Recorded At Five A.M.
A newspaper brief notes the thermometer reading of eighteen degrees above zero at five o'clock this morning. The report emphasizes the cold start and early hour measurement.
Weaver buys Ford touring car at Kelly Garage
Mr Weaver purchases a new Ford touring car from the Kelly Garage at Dry Millwood Brooks. The deal marks a local auto purchase as reported by the Bays section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
AE ‘Weaver
Kelly
Carlisle candidate for governor in 1916 from South Bend
Indianapolis dispatch reports Charles Arthur Carlisle of South Bend plans an active run for the Republican nomination for governor in 1916. His campaign could shift GOP strength, as Carlisle previously ran for Congress in the 18th district in 1912 and may pursue Congress in the 13th or 35th districts if his bid for the governorship falters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles Arthur Carlisle
South Bend
Carlisle
Congress
Deputy Oil Inspectors List Pending Announcement Today
State oil inspector John O. Behymer said he expects to announce the full slate of deputy oil inspectors today though several appointments have sparked political pushback. At South Bend influential politicians push for a Goetz brother to replace Ed Twomey, the current incumbent, while Behymer warned the complete list may take more time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John O. Behymer
Statehouse
South Bend
Charles Goetz
So. Bend
Ed Twomey
Behymer
Resignations Accepted From Indiana House Seatmates
Governor Ralston has accepted the resignations of Fred L. Feick Garrett and Joseph F. Boyer of Terre Haute from the Indiana House of Representatives. The three were seatmates in the last assembly, with no reason given for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ralston
Fred L. Feick
Garrett
Joseph F. Boyer
Terre Haute
House of Representatives
Palmer Reappointed Deputy Oil Inspector for District
John O. Behgmer Indiana state oil inspector today announced re appointments. Frederick A. Palmer of Elkhart E. R. Dansforth of Plymouth are named deputies for the district in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Indianapolis
John O. Behgmer
Indiana
Frederick A. Palmer
E. R. Dansforth
Plymouth
Weiler Drug Co Incorporation Filed in Elkhart
Indianapolis March 50 Special The Weiler Drug Co of Elkhart filed articles of incorporation capitalized at 25000 dollars Directors listed Frank J Weiler W E Brady and EK J Buechner neat and brief filing details
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Weiler Drug Co. of
Elkhart
Frank J. Weiler
W. E. Brady
J. Buechner
Thaw Habeas Corpus Hearing Postponed to April
The hearing on Harry K. Thaw's habeas corpus writ to test his sanity is adjourned to April 5 by Supreme Court Justice Bijur in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court
Bijur
Death Claims Bridget Leavy in Bryan Ohio at 88
Bridget Leavy aged 88 died at her Bryan Ohio home from pneumonia. Surviving are two sons Joseph Leavy of Goshen and James Leavy of Elkhart and two daughters Margaret and Nell Leavy of Bryan. Joseph Leavy and Nell Leavy from this city traveled to Bryan to attend the funeral after being notified of her critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Leavy
Bryan
Joseph Leavy
Goshen
James
Leavy
Elkhart
Margaret
Nell Leavy
Goshen Citizen Faces Prosecution for Assaulting Wife
A well known Goshen resident is threatened with prosecution on a charge of assaulting his wife. Papers had not been filed by 3 o clock. The incident occurred at the couple’s home last night when the wife and daughter sought shelter with a neighbor, claiming danger to their lives. Possible settlement may avert divorce. FE A Dausman represents the wife and L L Burris represents the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
FE. A. Dausman
L. L. Burris
Devotion to Profession Claims Indianapolis Doctor
Dr. F M Eisenbeiss of Indianapolis aged 52 and brother of Dr E M Eisenbeiss of Elkhart died at his home in the state capital. The remains will be interred there. Friends say his death was hastened by devotion to his work as he performed X ray examinations and studied radium treatment for cancer and other diseases. He was recently badly burned while on duty. Born in South Bend, he was known throughout the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Eisenbeiss
Indianapolis
E. M. Eisenbeiss
Elkhart
Eiisenbeiss
South Bend
Daughter of Pioneer Mrs Fielding Prickett Dies at 83
Mrs Fielding Prickett, daughter of Col John Jackson a county pioneer, died Sunday afternoon in Albion at 83. Survived by her sister Mrs John E Thompson and her grandson Roy Wrigley, son of Judge Luke H Wrigley. Mrs Thompson is the last surviving Jackson sibling. She grew up on Elkhart prairie and lived in Albion after marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fielding Prickett
Albion
John E. Thompson
Roy Wrigley
Luke H. Wrigley
Prickett
Col
John Jackson
Elkhart Prairie
Thompson
Jackson
Man Held in Elkhart Jail Released on Own Recognizance
Samuel Mayhousen, held on suspicion of involvement with William W. Wagner in a chicken theft from Mrs. Florence Martin, was released on his own recognizance per instructions from the sheriff. He is described as a cripple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mayhousen
Elkhart City
William W. Wagner
Florence Martin
Eight-day Jewish Easter observance begins tonight
Jewish people begin an eight day period of Easter observance focused on avoiding leavened bread and salt, tied to the Exodus escape from Egypt and the hardships endured by the Hebrews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Funeral rites for Owen Miller held at South Third home
Funeral services for Owen Miller were conducted at the residence 806 South Third Street at 10 this morning with Rev. J. L. Kimmel of the First Brethren church officiating. Burial followed in Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Miller
South Third Street
J. L. Kimmel
First Brethren Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Funeral of Reuben Wohlford At Elkhart Draws Large Crowd
The funeral of Reuben Wohlford at Elkhart yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd. Burial followed at Oak Ridge Cemetery in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Wohlford
Elkhart
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Nearly Frozen Youth Found in Elkhart
Samuel Oseroff a sixteen year old from Chicago arrived in Elkhart on a passenger train bunks nearly frozen and is in care until relatives reach the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Oseroff
Chicago
Elkhart
Factory Worker Injures Left Wrist at Banta Furniture
John W Priestly a deaf mute at the Banta Furniture factory cut his left wrist with a chisel yesterday afternoon. The artery was severed and he bled profusely. Several tendons were cut. He was taken to the hospital where the wound was dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Priestly
Banta Furniture Factory
Bought Fine Horses From Kunderd Farm Brother
A. E. Kunderd, proprietor of the Kunderd Gladioli farm, purchased a fine pair of horses from his brother Ed Kunderd of Kendallville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kunderd
Ed Kunderd
Kendallville
Burdette Frick and Matthew Gard Among Exam Takers
Burdette Frick and Matthew Gard of Noble County were among those who wrote in the teachers examination here Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette Frick
Matthew, Gard
Noble County
Third Ford Carload Arrives at Kelly Garage
The Kelly Garage reports its third carload of Fords delivered in seven days. The stock surge marks rapid shipments of the popular model, prompting local buyers to watch for more arrivals and visit the showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Terre Haute Fraud Case Defendants Stand Innocent Denied
O Brien and Driscoll testified with emphatic denials on the fraud case in Terre Haute, asserting they did nothing improper and maintaining innocence as the trial proceeded.
Terre Haute Election Fraud Trial Denials Grow
In federal court, seven defendants including Andrew OBrien and E N Ward Driscoll deny government evidence in the Terre Haute election fraud case. OBrien says he did not know liquor sales on election day were unlawful and disputes testimony about repeaters and Sheriff Shea at ODonell's saloon. Driscoll also issues a broad denial as character witnesses testify.
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Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Andrew
Tip) O’ Brien
E. N. Ward Driscoll
Democratic County Committee
Driscoll
O'Brien
Dennis Shea
O’donnell
Anderson
Agricultural fly campaign discussed in Goshen visit
Lawrence Wilson of the International Harvester company paid a Goshen visit meeting Mayor Spahn and health officials. He discussed IH extension charts and lectures on corn, alfalfa, soil fertility, livestock, dairying, poultry, weeds, home economics and the dangers of the fly for local campaign efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Wilson
Agricultural Department
International Harvester Company
Goshen
Spahn
Whippy
Miller
Coffeen
Pary G. Holden
Fort Wayne Minor Sues Traction Co for 10000 Damages
Elmer Patterson of Fort Wayne sues the Ft. Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co. for 10000 damages claiming eye injuries from the company's neglect. The defendant faces several major suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Patterson
Fort Wayne
Ft. Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Co
Traction One
Runaway boys from Russiaville arrested in Elkhart
Gilbert Ferrell aged 16 and Ernest Davis aged 14 ranaways from Russiaville were found in Elkhart with ten dozen eggs used to fund their travels. They were returned to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Ferrell
Ernest Davis
Russiaville Ranaways
Elkhart
Rushville Voting Today on Saloon Question
Rushville voters go to polls today over a saloon issue with prior dry and wets outcomes noted. The article cites a two year dry period and a past wets victory of 56 to 98. A stray classified line seeks a good carriage painter and a National Dairy Machine Co. listing with 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
National Dairy Machine Co
Congressman Barnhart to Speak at Plymouth Event
Congressman Barnhart will address a Democratic love feast in Plymouth on Thursday evening, May 6. The gathering aims to boost party morale and support local candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Barnhart
Free Govern men Flower Seeds Offered by Congressman Barnhart
The Democrat reports a supply of Govern men Flower Seeds sent for free distribution by Congressman Barnhart is exhausted. About 50 garden item packages remain available and must be picked up at The Democrat office at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Barnhart
New York Central to Build World’s Biggest Gary Freight Yards
Engineers plan freight yards in Gary that will be the largest in the world with a capacity of 35 000 cars. The project includes a $100 000 boulevard to Lake Michigan beach as compensation to Miller for land use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
New York Central
Miller
New York Central Company
Lake Michigan Beach
Indiana G A R encampment headquarters named in Washington
Indiana headquarters for the national G A R encampment will be the old Census Bureau building at the foot of Capitol hill in Washington. The site places the gathering near key federal landmarks for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Census Bureau
Capitol Hill
Minard Pleads Guilty to Fraud in Bristol Area
Bert Minard formerly employed in Elkhart restaurants was arrested southeast of Bristol on charges of passing fraudulent checks. He admitted cashing valueless paper and received 3 dollars from Hassler and 9 dollars from App. He was sentenced to Jeffersonville for two to 14 years and fined 10 dollars, with reform school placement to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Minard
Elkhart
Bristol
Minard
Frank Weiler
Chas. Hassler
Goshen
Fred App
Jarvis
Hassler
App
Harmansand
Jeffersonville
Reformatory
Judges Selected for Goshen Mt Morris College Debate
Judge James L. Harman of the Elk hart superior court O P Bassett editor of the Elkhart Review and Attorney D M Hoover of Elkhart were chosen as judges for the inter collegiate debate at Goshen College Friday night. The motion reads that the federal government should grant financial aid to ships engaged in foreign trade owned by U S citizens. Mt Morris college debaters hold the affirmative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Harman
Elkhart Superior Court
O. P. Bassett
Elkhart Review
D. M. Hoover
Elkhart
Goshen College
Mt. Morris College
United States
Attendance at Elkhart theaters tops 3000 despite weather
Estimates show more than 3000 paid admissions at Elkhart theaters Sunday though bad weather kept many at home. All moving picture houses were open except for one, with Bucklen and Orpheum offering photo plays. No complaints were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Moving Picture Houses
Bucklen
Orpheum
Union men of Elkhart subscribe for co operative store
Union workers of Elkhart pledge 1200 dollars to launch a cooperative department store within 90 days. EB S Phillips, manager of the Indianapolis cooperative store, states that the cost of living will be cut by at least fifty percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
EB. S. Phillips
Indianapolis
Farmer Benjamin Stone Survives Hay Rack Runaway Crash
Rattling boards on a hay rack frightened farmer Benjamin Stone who was driving from his barn yard near Fikhart. The wagon ran away and smashed into a cement water trough. Stone was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Stone
Fikhart
Stone
Bunny to Tour Chautauqua Circuit Next Summer
John Bunny, once a fame figure in motion pictures, will tour 11 chautauqua dates this coming summer. He will not appear at the Redpath chautauqua booked for Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunny
Notion Picture
Bunny
Funnyland
Will
Goshen
Hungry Church Feeds 20809 This Winter in South Bend
A statistical report shows the First Presbyterian Church of South Bend served 20,809 hungry people during the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church of
South Bend
Shamrocks Move to New Quarters on Main Street
Shamrock Athletic club has moved to new quarters on the second floor of the Schaefer building at 214 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrocks
Shamrock Athletic Club
Schaefer
South Main Street
Get a Big Contract D Moore of Lafayette to Ballot in Lawton Okla
D Moore of Lafayette heads to Lawton Oklahoma to post office seeking a contract worth 128 dollars amid local business notices. The brief item notes the amount and location without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Lafayette
Will Ballashe
Lawton Okla
Why No County Agent Kosciusko County
Kosciusko County has no county agent due to local inaction. The Warsaw Union notes the county must raise 500 to trigger an auditor call and compel the county council to appropriate 1,500. The piece criticizes progressive farmers for failing to secure an agent despite available requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
South Bend
Warsaw Union
Democratic editors set to meet in Indianapolis in May
The Democratic States Editorial Association will convene in Indianapolis from May 26 to 29. An early start avoids conflict with Gov. Ralston’s June San Francisco trip. Special guests Charles and Samuel Murdock will escort editors on a route from Indianapolis to South Bend via Goshen Michigan City Hammond Chicago and other stops. A banquet at the Oliver hotel in South Bend is planned for about 400 editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic States
Indianapolis
William A. Moxley Named Managing Editor in Goshen
William A Moxley formerly on the St Marys Daily Leader staff has accepted the managing editorship of the Goshen News Times and begins duties. He brings long newspaper experience and will move with his wife and one son from St Marys Ohio this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Mosley
St. Mary’s Ohio
Daily Leader
Goshen
Obituary for Kinyon Aged Teacher and Insurance Agent
Kinyon, 93, long time public school teacher and later insurance representative, died at his Elkhart home from apoplexy after a week of paralysis. Survived by wife, two sons, one daughter, and one sister. Funeral at 2:80 p.m. tomorrow at home. burial in Grace Lawn cemetery. McDaniel infant son dies shortly after birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Daniel
Daniel McDaniel
Elkhart
Levi Kohli Sells Farm Near New Paris to Charles Pool
Levi Kohli of one mile south of New Paris sells his farm to Charles Pool. Kohli leaves the farm for a salaried position requiring travel. Pool gives his new home on South Third Street in exchange. Both parties will occupy current premises for the coming season. Deal arranged by W. W. Fowser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Kohli
New Paris
Charles Pool
Kohli
Mr. Pool
South Third Street
W.W. W. Fowser
Edward Abeles Stars in The Million at Jefferson Tonight
Edward Abeles, renowned for his mimetic talent, leads the Famous Players four part mystery farce The Million by Henry W Savage on the Paramount program at the Jefferson tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Abeles
Famous Players Film Company
Henry W. Savage
Paramount
Births Bring Double Joy and One More Arrival
Twins a son and daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jesse Anglemyer of west of Waterford. A son born to Mr and Mrs Leo F Shultz. Mrs Shultz formerly Miss Lucile Decker of South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Anglemyer
West of
Waterford
Leo F. Shultz
Shultz
Lucile Decker
South Bend
Criger’s Condition Improves After Amputation
Dr. Thomas A. Olney reports Ton Criger of Elkhart is improving rapidly at St Joseph’s hospital in South Bend after the amputation of his leg. The update follows Criger’s serious injuries and ongoing treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criger
Thomas A. Olney
Ton Criger
Elkhart
St. Joseph’s Hospital
South Bend
Goshen C C Quartette to Sing at Kirst Baptist Church
The Goshen C C Quartette will sing at Kirst Baptist Church tonight during Holy Week services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
C. C. Quartette
Goshen C.C. Quartette
Kirst Baptist Church
Several Kinds of Time in the City
Per city scenes shopkeepers report varied whistle times from one to five minutes, reflecting different schedules and routines as daily life unfolds.
Taxi Rates Reduced by Chicago City Council
The Chicago city council approved a reduction in taxi rates, lowering fares for riders. The vote sets new pricing guidelines intended to ease transportation costs in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Italian Forces Near Swiss Frontier Move Toward Tyrol
Italian military headquarters near the Swiss frontier ordered several regiments to shift toward the Tyrolean frontier as Austrian concentrations were reported. German aviators bombed Rheims yesterday and French artillery forced German troops from Judicourt near St Mihiel. Turko seaplanes also dropped bombs on British positions outside the Dardanelles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheims
Judicourt
St. Mihiel
Geneva
Turkish seaplane bombs British ships near Dardanelles
A Turkish seaplane dropped bombs on British warships outside the Dardanelles, reported from Constantinople. The encounter adds to ongoing hostilities in the Dardanelles region during the conflict period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Mar
Dardanelles
Prohibition Urged by Ship Builders Federation in War Time
London March 30 David Lloyd George and officials heard a deputation from the ship builders employers federation urging total prohibition of intoxicants during the war not only in saloons but in private clubs and licensed premises. They argued partial prohibition fails and that 80 percent of output loss is alcohol related. Lloyd George called drink a greater foe than Germany and pledged to study the evidence and seek root and branch measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
David Lloyd
George
Federation
Lloyd George
Germany
Austria
Lindsay Among Speakers George P
Lindsay of the Marion Chronicle BC is listed among the speakers along with George P as participants in the upcoming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
George
Marion Chrontete BC
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Circuit Court
George W. Farrell
Lucy Parson
Joseph M
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Adolph M. Sorenson
Henry Swoveland
Harvey Swoveland
Charley Swart
Dausman & Daustman
W. H. Ackerman
Mattie Koehler
Lake Shore
William Emery Caldwell
May Caldwell
Caldwell
Mike Vorta
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Justice Wood's Court
C. A. Carlisle
Indiana Assembly
Bryan, Ohio
Mayhousen
O’grien and
Derson
Brien
Harvester
Democratic Editors
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St. Mary’s
Mortuary Record
Seld Farm
TURK
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Lery
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