Marsh May Plead Guilty in Bigamy Case
Sheriff Ziesel brought William V. Marsh to Goshen with two wives ready to cooperate. Marsh, jailed in Detroit, faces a Michigan City penalty of two to five years if convicted, and may plead guilty after discussions with Prosecutor Burris.
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Ziesel
Detroit
Mich
William V. Marsh
Cassopolis
Marsh
Burris
Epen Stuckman-Marsh
Allegan
Goshen
Anna Rathka- Davis-Marsh
Marsh No. 2
Rathka-Davis-Marsh
Cleveland
Boston
Maresh
Michigan City
Indiana hotel fire inquiry spurs travel group push for safety laws
The Elkhart affiliate of the state association of commercial travelers has formed a committee to investigate the New Avenue hotel fire in Fort Wayne. The group will urge city and state officials to probe hotel fire safety and push legislation requiring proper public protection.
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Nalston
Peat K
Elkhart
State Association of Commercial Travelers
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Fiftieth Session of Indiana Congregational Churches
The fiftieth session will convene in Elkhart next week from Monday to Thursday. Details include venue at 138 East La... and contact information for the ground floor office with a phone number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Congregational Churches
Elkhart
Bodies Found at Gunness Farm Heighten Mystery
A sixth body was unearthed at Mrs. Belle Gunness’s Indiana farm near LaPorte as investigators fear more skeletons lie buried under brush piles and cobblestones. Police doubt Mrs. Gunness perished in a fire and theorize victims were moved from Chicago to the Gunness property. Ray Lamphere offers no new clues as searchers continue digging.
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Gunness
Fire damages Max Meyers cigar factory in Smith block
A fire started on the second floor rear of the Max Meyers cigar factory at Main and Washington. Burt Smith saw smoke as firemen limited water use, with loss around 300 dollars insured. building owners insured. crowd gathered and Jefferson theatre audience unaware of the blaze.
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Max Meyers
Lincoln Avenue
Malin Street
Max Meyers Cigar Factory
Smith Block
Main
Washington Streets
Burt Smith
Meyers
W. H. Charnley
Prohibition Party
Jefferson Theatre
Mortuary Record: John Klotz Dies Near Nappanee
John Klotz aged 72, a well known resident near Nappanee, died at his home a mile south and one and a half miles east of the town. Death was due to uraemic poisoning after an illness lasting one week.
Judge Funk Invited to Address Elkhart Graduation
County Supt Weaver invites Judge Funk of the St Joseph circuit court to speak at the Elkhart county schools graduation. Funk, who formerly taught in Harrison township, will address the class. trustees meet May 19 to fix the date. Commencement likely Saturday afternoon June 13 at Jefferson theatre.
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Funk
Weaver
St. Joseph
Elkhart County
Harrison Township
Learing
Jefferson Theatre
Tax Collector Settles With Treasurer After Visit
Banker Mather of Middlebury who handled tax collections for Middlebury corporation and Middlebury and York townships arrived today and settled with Treasurer Croop. The treasurer has not yet compiled final figures to show the total collections. The delinquent debt is not heavier than usual.
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Mather
Middlebury
Middlebury Corporation
York Townships
Croop
County GOP to Hold Precinct Caucuses for Delegates
Chairman Roose of the republican county central committee issues a call for precinct caucuses to select delegates for the county convention at the Jefferson theatre. Caucuses are scheduled for Tuesday night May 19 with the main convention to be held Thursday May 21.
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Roose
Republican County Central Committee
Jefferson Theatre
Death of B. & Q. supervisor J. D. Browne at Mt. Clemens
J. D. Browne a tracks supervisor for the B. & Q. with Chicago Junction headquarters was found dead in bed at Mt. Clemens Michigan. He is survived by his wife and six children and the body will be shipped to Wikbart for burial where the family resides.
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Pound
J. D. Browne
Jury Excused in Grand Trunk Damage Case
The superior court jury in Elkhart was excused today due to a ill witness in the Grand Trunk damage case. The jury will report again Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Elkhart
Grand Trunk
Trial Starts Next Tuesday in Cassopolis Murder Case
The trial of Mrs. George Matsker, charged with murdering Carton W. Morgan, commences next Tuesday at Cassopolis Michigan. Local court officials and the defense prepare for the high profile case hitting the Cassopolis docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Matsker
Carton W. Morgan
Cassopolis, Mich
Cassopolia
Will Place Ropes at Hotel Hays Warsaw
W. W. Reed plans to install safety ropes in the Hotel Hays in Warsaw after a fire at the New Aveline hotel in Fort Wayne. Brighten your front door with Japelac through Hawks Hardware Co.
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W. W. Reed
Aveline
Fort Wayne
Hays
Warsaw
The
Hawks Hard Lware Co
Elkhart County Fair Incorporates with 15000 Capital
Articles of incorporation for the Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural Association were filed with County Recorder Cline. The capital is 15000 dollars with 600 shares of 25 dollars each. Incorporators include Sears Gardner John Scrannage Isaac W Miller Leonard J Brooks and others. First annual fair planned for Sept 14 to 18 with grand stand work and premium lists underway.
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Elkhart County Fair Management
Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural Association
Cline
Sears Gardner
John Scrannage
Isaac W. Miller
Leonard J. Brooks
Frank J. Irwin
Milton A Weaver
Frank E. Yoder
Joseph H. Lesh
Frank P. Abbott
Valentine Berkey
Lewis McClure
New Paris
Lamar Gillette
M. Shockman & Son
Edward Yeager
B. G. Schaefer
Alumni Dues Sought for Goshen High Class of 1908
Goshen High School alumni are urged to pay annual dues to fund the forthcoming reception honoring the 1908 graduating class. A 50 cent assessment was set two years ago, and the committee hopes all dues are paid this week to ensure the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen High School
Injunction Granted in Norman Heater Ditch Case
In Kosciusko circuit court W G Gilliam and others secured a restraining order against J B Workman and others to stop dam construction across the Norman Heater ditch at Chapmans lake until the May 15 hearing. The defendants may seek a ruling or a permanent injunction after the hearing. A Warsaw notice notes a Spring find near Center and Pine streets interfering with Warsaw and Peru division works. The Star Grocery advertises fresh produce and invites phone orders.
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Kosciusko
W. G. Gilliam
J. B. Workman
Chapman's Lake
Reformed Supper Postponed to May Fourteenth
The supper at the Reformed church, originally set for Thursday evening, has been postponed to Thursday evening May 14.
Becker couple welcome daughter in East Washington
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ed Becker of East Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Becker
East Washington Street
The Cheapest Way to Redecorate Your Room
Sourced from Hawiy Hardware Co, Murgsco is touted as the least expensive and most satisfying option for home decor. The brief notice emphasizes value and user satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murgsco
Hawiy Hardware Co
Marshall to Tour State as Campaigns Begin
Thomas R. Marshall prepares a statewide speaking tour as Indiana Democrats form a campaign committee. The group plans a fund to support the effort, assess candidates, and raise additional money while Marshall aims for a dignified, mudslinging free campaign stressing Democratic platform and unity.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis
Democratic State Central Committee
Jackson
State Committee
Marshall
Mr. Watson
Columbia City
Post
Arizona
Mrs. Marshall
Indiana
National Democracy
Denver
Tom Taggart
Tom Marshall
Improved Goshen Chicago Rail Service For Returning Residents
A conference in South Bend led to a new Chicago to Goshen train schedule via Elkhart. The 4:50 p m departure from Chicago will reach Elkhart in time to connect with the 8 p m interurban to Goshen, with several stops cut to speed the ride. A buffet car will be added for meals en route, easing frequent trips for Goshen residents returning from Chicago.
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Goshen
Chicago
F. W. Landman
Lake Shore
Schuyler C. Hubbell
Lake, Shore
Elkhart
Chicago-Elkhart
Court actions and real estate transfers headline local docket
In Superior Court Judge Vanfreet ruled for the defendant in the Frank Dickerhoff vs Martha J Cauffman lien case. Proceedings include partition actions involving Lizzie Wall Clark and others over 120 acres in township 38. Jury trials set for Elva Parks vs Mfgs Mut Ins and Werkinski estate vs Grand Trunk. Bridge and ditch matters dominate county commissioners court agenda with multiple township relocations and ditch projects. Several circuit court claims filed including estates and a $474.10 claim. Auto fines and real estate transfers listed with multiple Goshen and Elkhart parcels changing hands.
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Frank Dickerhoff
Martha J. Cauffman
Vanfreet
Dickerhoff
Robert
Emma Wall
Lizzie Wall Clark
Geo. H. Clark
Superior Court
Joseph A. Werkinski
Admr
John Brzezniak
Grand Trunk By. Co
Elva Parks
Mfgs. Mut. Ins. Company
County Commissioners’ Court
Elkhart
Concord
Jackson
Jefferson
Harrison
Jefferson Township
Milford Mail
James Gibson
Mitchell Charnley
Joseph Dick
Joan
South Bend School Enumeration Shows Drop in Pupils
Samuel J. Kreuger reports to the city board of education that the May enumeration lists 16,896 school children, reflecting a drop of 677 from last year's second enumeration by Noah C. Lehman conducted in June and July after the regular count proved inaccurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Samuel J. Kreuger
City Board of Education
Noah C. Lehman
Mono Quet Area Forming Large Game Preserve
Farmers near Mono quet village sign an agreement granting Kondlusko county a game and bird preserve of about 9 100 acres. Commissioner Sweeney will stock the area with pheasants quail and other rare birds imported from Europe to establish the preserve.
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Monoquet
Kondlusko
Sweeney
Europe
To Attend Health Conference in Indianapolis
Des A Yoder and F M Ibrig have received summons to attend the state health conference to be held at Indianapolis in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des, A
Yoder
F. M. Ibrig
Indianapolis
Whitley County Dems Nominate Ticket in Primary
Whitley County Democrats held a primary Saturday nominating a slate headed by M. H. Maston for Treasurer Henry A Sehmacker for Sheriff Henry G Bollinger for Surveyor Dr Jesse Briggs for Coroner Thomas H Irwin for first district Commissioner and Jonathan Hurd for second district Commissioner. The excerpt notes a county school enrollment figure of 4 836 children a decrease of 108 from last year and mentions a missing person case related to Cora last seen in Oselai. It also references a protest by the Good Citizens League and the W C T A in Garrett seeking city auditing and a petition to the city council.
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William Stevers
Columbia
Nett
Cora
Oselai
Good Citizens’ League
Garrett Haveojd
Whitley County
M. H. Maston
Henry A. ‘Sehmacker
Henry G. Bollinger
Goroner
Jesse Briggs
Thomas H. Irwin
Jonathan Hurd
Society Events Preview From St James Parish House
Mrs Frank G Hubbell and Mrs Walter C Herr entertain tonight at St James Parish House. The marriage of Edward D Chipman and Mary Hatter of Goshen will take place at the Bride's parents home, W C Hafer, on Saturday May 16. Mr and Mrs Harry Sanders host a dancing and card party tomorrow night in the K of P club rooms with Fischer's Orchestra of Kalamazoo to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Hubbell
Walter C. Herr
St. James Parish House
Edward D. Chipman
Mary
Hatter
Goshen
W. C. Hafer
Harry Sanders
K. of P
Fischer
Orchestra of
Kalamazoo
Nappanee Board Reports Plant Finances
At a town board meeting Chairman J. D. Coppes presented figures for the Nappanee electric light and water plant. For the year ending May 1 the total receipts from water and lighting were 7847.22 dollars and expenses including interest on 36000 dollars invested were 7231.44 dollars leaving a net balance of 615.78 dollars.
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Nappanee
J. D. Coppes
Traveling Auditor H A Merrill Travels and News Clippings
Traveling auditor H A Merrill formerly of Goshen reports daily sightings of Roy Carmien while in Raton New Mexico. Merrill recounts travel from Chicago where he attended auditors meeting and notes C E Frank survived auto crash with two surgeons issuing first definite positive prognosis. Public notices include The Klu Klux Klan performance and local acts drawing attention.
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H. A. Merrill
Goshen
Raton
N. M
Roy Carmien
Iaois
Chicago
B Merill
Factory to Erect Cracker Plant in South Bend Area
South Bend Biscuit company capitalization at 20000 dollars funds a new cracker factory in the South Bend region. Stock has been sold in South Bend LaPorte Michigan City St Joseph Berrien Springs Mishawaka Elkhart Goshen and nearby towns. John W Wollam of Goshen shows interest in the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Biscuit Company
South Bend
LaPorte
Michigan City
St. Joseph
Berrien Springs
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Elkhart County Officials Re-elected Amid Unclear Report
Unclear OCR text cites Mays Benjamin and Roger arrested for a pool hall incident. Mentions directors and officers serving, and re-election of a board in Elkhart County. No clear details on dates or charges due to garbled source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Ita
Bankrupt Former Saloon Keeper Files Involuntary Petition
Silas H. Joseph of Elkhart, a former saloon keeper, files an involuntary bankruptcy petition in a federal court in Indianapolis. He lists liabilities of 2168.70 dollars and assets of 6400 dollars in the filing.
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Joseph
Silas H. Joseph
Elkhart
Indianapoli
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