Marsh to enter guilty plea in bigamy case
William V. Marsh, arrested in Detroit on a bigamy charge by his Allegan wife, Mrs. Epen Stuckman-Marsh, will plead guilty in Elkhart Superior Court. He 42, faces two to five years or a $1000 fine plus up to six months. brother D F Marsh visited. Goshen wife Anna Rathka-Davis-Marsh remains with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V
Marah
William V. Marsh
Detroit
Mich
Epen Stuckman-Marsh
Allegan
Elkhart
Marsh
D. F. Marsh
Cassopolis
Fred Rathka
West Pike Street
Michigan City
Whisler
Mrs Gunness Victims List From LaPorte Murder Mystery
Morgue list details victims and unidentified remains in the Mrs Belle Gunness case at LaPorte including the Sorenson children eight year old adoptive daughter, an unidentified woman and two unidentified men. The report notes she attended Methodist services while running the farm and lists Herman W Worden as defense counsel for Ray Lamp here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunness
LaPorte
Belle Gunness
Myrtle Sorenson
Max Sorenson
Lucy Sorenson
Philip Sorenson
Andrew Helgelein
Aberdeen
Guiness
Death of Michael Stiver in Jackson Township Farm Loss
Michael Stiver died suddenly from apoplexy at his sister’s farm near New Paris while driving a cow. He was born April 7 1834 in Montgomery County Ohio and moved to Jackson Township in 1837 with his parents. Survived by wife Mary Miles four sons Chauncey Tilman Milton Levi two brothers and four sisters. Coroner and funeral arrangements set with service at New Paris Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Stiver
Chauncey B. Stiver
Cowie
Joseph Mills
New Paris
Jackson Township
Stiver
Frank Method
Mills
Mr. Stiver
Michael and
Mary Stiver
Montgomery County
Elkhart County
Stivers
Mary Miles
Tilman Stiver
Milton
Levi Stiver
Goshen
John Stiver
Chicago
Benj, Stiver
Syracuse
Ind
Mary Cline
Mottville
Mich
David Whitehead
Susan Hawks
Dewey
Elkhart
Silver
Thompson
Benton
Social events and dances fill Goshen season
Society notes detail the Ladies' Aid Society gathering at Mrs. A C Mehl s home, Junior and Senior classes dancing at Goshen High, Mrs Lillian Shyrer hosting cards, Elk Hart society dance planned for May 22 in Hoffman's hall with Fisher s World s Fair orchestra, and guests from Fort Wayne Chicago and Elkhart. Also announced Goshen High baseball to play Elkhart High at Ariel grounds at 5:30 with potential impact on northern state championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Sanders
K. of P
Fisher
Kalamasoo
Mich
Davenport
Elkhart
Miss Jenkinson
Fort Wayne
Roy Messick
Chicago
Goshen
Goshen High School
Elkhart High Echo Tin Sories
Ariel Grounds
Aged Man William Willard Robinson Jailed
Deputies captured a 75 year old man who claimed to be William Willard Robinson from Dublin Ireland after a farmer call. He spoke ramblingly and carried clippings about eccentricities and claimed ties to Henry Watterson and the Louisville Courier Journal while causing disturbance in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Willard Robinson
Marshal Self
William Williard Robinson
America
Dublin
Irc
Robinson
Logansport Asylum
South Bend
Cassisidy
Henry Watter
ASA
Louisville Courier-Journal
Jones to resign from Goshen School Board
EB L Jones will resign from the Goshen school board on June 1 as he moves with his family to Sturgis Michigan to engage in furniture manufacturing. His term ends two years after next August. The council likely names his successor at the first June meeting along with Dr. W O Vallette’s successor. H A Banta’s term also expires next August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
EB L. Jones
Sturgis
Mich
Jones
W. O. Vallette
H. A. Banta
Mortuary Notices from Elkhart Include Kelley and Erb
Matthew Kelley 45 miller died in Elkhart on Wednesday. Survived by wife three brothers and two sisters. Funeral at St Vincent Catholic church with burial at Grace Lawn. Jacob Erb died in Elkhart after apoplexy aged nearly 59. Born in Canada to French parents. One brother Moges survived. Mrs Doty offered him a home after infirmary stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Matthew Kelley
Elkhart
Miller
James
Frank
Chicago
Michael
Sacramento
J. H. Wells
Dubuque
E. A. Hawkins
St. Vincent's Catholic Church
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Erb
Jacob Erb
Canada
Moges Erb
Postmasters Association Forming Committee Names
Frank Amoet of Logansport John E Clark of Marion and George L Haymond of Muncie named as committees to form a state association of assistant postmasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Amoet
Logansport
John E. Clark
Marion
George L. Haymond
Muncie
Ed Badger Arrested in Wabash Grocery Robbery
Ed Badger of Wabash, previously prosecuted here on a paternity charge, has been arrested for a local grocery store robbery in his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Badger
Wabash
Jury Continued In Bikbart Case To May 18
The Goshen superior court jury in Bikbart has again been continued and will report a week from Monday, May 18. The floral special for lone a a appears in the record with uncertain details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bikbart
Conflicting Reports on C. E. Frank’s Condition
Reports from Elkhart and South Bend conflict over C. E. Frank’s health after a week at Epworth hospital. Some say improvement and possible return home, others cite unconsciousness or paralysis and a prognosis ranging from a year to imminent death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Frank
Cc. & Frank
Elkhart
Epworth Hospital
South Bend
Mr. Frank
Case Refiled in Elkhart Suit for 5000 Damages
Renewed efforts of Mrs. Donald Graham to collect 5000 damages from her inlaws Herbert A. and Mrs. Graham of Elkhart for alleged alienation of affections. Plaintiff, not of age, is represented by her father as next friend in the refiled suit in superior court amid local society commotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Graham
Herbert A. Graham
Elkhart
Graham
Shoemaker Not Missing. Creditors to Meet in Indiana
It now develops that Charles C. Shoemaker, the defunct auto manufacturer, whose Elkhart operation is in the hands of a receiver, is not missing. He is said to be at Freeport, Illinois, since trouble began, with Indiana creditors soon to hold a meeting. A small fire also damaged Leas Broa’s job printing establishment behind H F Kidder’s residence, burning about 25 dollars worth of paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoemaker
Charles C. Shoemaker
Elkhartte
Freeport
Ill
Indiana
Leas Broa
H. F. Kidder
Imperial Orchestra Engaged for County Commencement
The Imperial orchestra has been engaged to play at the county commencement exercises to be held in the Jefferson theatre in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Jefferson Theatre
Tailored Menswear Sale for Saturday Only
One day offer on satin hand finished blue serge suits for men priced at 12.98, marked down from 205 dollars. Limited to Saturday only at Honorable Store.
Elderly Civil War Vet Simon Delcamp Found Dead Fishing
Simon Delcamp aged 66, a Civil War veteran and Millersburg resident, was found dead along the Elkhart river bank with a fish pole and catfish string. He likely died of heart trouble after an afternoon of fishing yesterday. coroner notified, inquest planned. Delcamp was a member of the 74th Indiana Volunteers and a familiar figure in Millersburg and Clinton Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Delcamp
C. A. Silver Woods
Millersburg
George Method
Delcamp
Elkhart
Dewey
John Harter
74Th Indiana Volunteers
Clinton Township
Goshen
Anti Miller Forces Rally in Elkhart for Congress Nomination
The Elkhart Truth reports opponents of Charles W. Miller are preparing to present a candidate against him for the Republican congressional nomination. John L. Moorman was in Elkhart yesterday amid secrecy as politicians opposing Miller and Wilson Roose, the county chairman, are linked to the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Charles W. Miller
Miller
John L. Moorman
Mr. Miller
Wilson Roose
Foxy Grandpa matinee at Jefferson theater for women and children
A special Goshen matinee at Jefferson theatre tomorrow at 2 30 features Foxy Grandpa with Hall's wonderful performing dogs and Kel ley Co motion pictures. It is the first local showing at 10 and 20 cents and includes a full dog act program for kids and the week's funniest film, offering a holiday for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theatre
Goshen
Hall
Kelley Co
Farm Home Burned Near Wakarnsa in Noon Fire
Country home of David Stickle five miles north and a half mile east of Wakarnsa burned to the ground at noon last Monday. Chimney caused fire. second floor lost. Insurance was $800 on the house, $300 on contents, and $50 on the summer kitchen. He will rebuild. Also notices fruit growers report frost damage minimal to fruit lines despite recent frosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stickle
Wakarnsa
Twelfth Hotel Victim Dies After Jump From Fire
Emerson Medera Matthews Jr. of Columbus died at St Joseph's hospital after leaping from the fifth floor of the Aveline hotel during a Sunday fire. He was trapped between flames and the fire escape, calling for help as bystanders and firefighters watched in distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Wayne
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Emerson Medera
Matthews
Kimball & Matthews of
Columbus,c
Aveline
Calhoun Street
Rauch Nominated by Acclamation at Logansport Meet
George Rauch, Eleventh district congressman, was nominated by acclamation at the Democratic convention in Logansport with no opposition. Governor candidate Thomas R. Marshall attended and delivered remarks at the event with a festive, cordial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
George Rauch
Thomas R. Marshall
Shooting Affray In Ligonier Between Clawson and Keasy
Miss Lulu Clawson and Nolan Keasy were involved in a shooting affray at Mrs. Fred Keasy’s home. A bullet pierced the door and damaged Keasy’s coat. Clawson faced assault and battery with intent to kill, bound over to circuit court in 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonier
Ligonier
Lulu Clawson
Nolan Keasy
Miss Clawson
Fred Keasy
Nolan
Justice Hayson
Minar Family Gratitude and Howell Post Meeting Notice
Mr and Mrs L C Minar and Miss Mabel Minar extend thanks to friends and neighbors for support during their sons illness and for floral offerings. Howell Post No 90 G A R members are requested to attend a post meeting Friday evening May 8 1908 with important business W L Bitner Com
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Minar
Mabel Minar
Howell Post
Howell Post No. 90
Bitner
Ditch Case Filed Involving Harrington Petition
The petition of Amos Harrington and others seeks a drain in Elkhart and St Joseph counties filed in circuit court. References to land grabs by Bristol residents in the Panhandle regions of Texas and New Mexico appear alongside brief notes on J M Cathcart and the Lake Shore offices in Cleveland. The text mentions Japalac flooring and local business names like Hawks Hardware Co and Shockmen Son with a stray reference to a W T U meeting and library balance, all in disjointed fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Harrington
Elkhart
St. Joseph Counties
Circuit Court
Earl Floyd
Fred App
Bristol
Panhandle
Texas
New Mexico
J. M. Cathcart
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Winona season features Knights Templar Conclave and choral events
Winona opens a 12 week term at the agricultural institute as the Grand Commandery of Indiana holds its 64th annual conclave starting June 10. The Winona Choral contest June 26 offers over 1300 in prize money across 16 contests with singers from Ohio Indiana and Michigan. Assembly runs July 5 to August 16 with platform speakers J Frank Hanly B B Glenn and B W Hoch, attracting large crowds and high hopes for record attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Winona Ni ‘Ricultural Institut
Knights Templar
Indiana
Winons
F. B Moore
Boston
Winona
Ohio
Michigan
J. Frank Hanly
B .B. Glenn
North Carolina
B. W. Hoch
Kansas
Nothing Like it Since 1871 Milford Mall
A historical note reports rising unemployment in Milford and nearby towns. Elkhart shows 176 empty dwellings as residents move seeking work, with Nappanee Syracuse and Goshen also listing more idle men. A hundred idle men are on Elkhart streets, and officials seek a remedy to avert the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Elkhart
Nappanee
Syracuse
Goshen
Main Street
Fifty candidates to be initiated at Bank of Page event
Fifty candidates will be initiated into the mysteries of the Bank of Page on Tuesday evening May 12 at Calanthe Lodge at 8 o'clock. All Knights Esquires Pages and visiting Knights expected. Grand Lodge officers and Interstate Lodges will be represented. A Calanthe Smoker follows initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Page
Calanthe Lodge
Grand Lodge
Calanthe
John L Moorman Visits to Garner Republican Support
John L Moorman of Knox, candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress, was in town conferring with local Republicans of prominence. He expects to gain support in Buikhart county amid Saturday bargain items including bread, peaches, soap, coffee, and dressed chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
C. L. Landgreaver & Son
John L. Moorman
Knox
Buikhart County
Conn on way to California alerts Omaha friends
C G Conn travels by auto toward California and wires South Bend friends that he has reached Omaha. Local notices invite readers to meet at the hall at 7:26 tonight, advertising fresh roasted coffee and tea offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conn
Omaha
C. G. Conn
California
South Bend
Scarety
Special Judge Appointed for Lagrange Case Next Week
Judge Dodge names Hon HB A Dausman as special judge to try an important case in Lagrange next week. The notice confirms the assignment and timing for the high profile proceeding.
Unclear fragment details from Goshen station report
The readable text hints at a Goshen station item with unclear death reference and possible misstatements. No definite names, dates, or outcomes are present to confirm facts.
Community Notes Include Visits and Travel
Miss Maude Gladdon guests her sister Mrs Derby plans summer in Goshen College alum George Wittwer visited Isabelle Michigan. Charles Parker Kendallville on a business trip Mrs Walter Brubaker stays with Jon family in Wars Miss Virginia Creese visits relatives dedication of the new church Daniel Sowers of Hicksville attends funeral in Dr Yoder Lemon Kreider at Elkhart county event mentions victims from a local incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
Virginia Creeseton
Daniel Sowers
Hicksville
Sowers
Dra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Neve
Ladies’ Aid Society
Silver Street Church
A. C. Mehl
Lillian Shyrer
Elkhart Society
Hoffman's Hall
Mortuary Record
Chas
Silver’s Woods
Elkhart River
Judson Peasley Co
South Main Street
Geo, Milburn
A. Y. Cathcart
E. M. Matthews
New Aveéling Hotel
Rauch
Japarlac
Japa Lac
Hawks Hardware Co
Shockmen & Son
Milford Mall
Dangler’s Tea
Lion Store
A. Plese
Him
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