Grand Jury Session Opens May Term At Elkhart Court
Judge Wilson convenes May term with about 40 lawyers present. Docket includes 24 criminal cases mainly petty thefts and divorce actions. Key items involve Margaret Crego seeking divorce from Elmer Crego with alimony and child custody. inquests filed for three deaths. rewards offered for arrests. marriage licenses issued. changes of venue and assorted bonds.
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Wilson
Lst
Jesse Wagner
Jesse Wagner Et al
Philip Gordon
Wakarusa
Nappaoee
Montgomery
Martin V. Aldrich
Denuir Patrick Kelly
Elkbert
Edward Ada
Constantine Hines
Jno. Rogers
Albert Frank
Ain
Fred C. Williams
Elkhart
Maud M. Smith
Tuller J. Woodard
Wm. A. Baker
Wu. A. Butt
Ervin S. Stewart
Dennert
Longcliff Asylum
Alumni Reception and Banquet for Goshen High School
Goshen celebrates the quarter centennial of its high school with an Alumni reception and banquet at the K of P hall on Saturday evening June 2. Prominent speakers include Prof. W. H. Sims Principal Lillian Michael Supt. J. F. Rieman and Mayor R. F. Dendal. Rogers' orchestra will provide music. Miss Lida Murray of South Bend is a member of the class of 1875.
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Goshen High School
K. of P
W. H. Sims
Lillian Michael
J. F. Rieman
R. F. Dendal
Rogers
South Bend
Canadian Whitey Loses Extradition Fight In Missouri
Albert Edward Peveritt alias Canadian Whitey is jailed in Kalamazoo after losing extradition litigation in Carthage Missouri. Sheriff Snow arrived Sunday. he faces preliminary hearing before Justice Coleman and likely binding over to the circuit court. Bail could reach 5000 to 10000, unlikely to be posted before September term.
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Albert Edward Peveritt
Whitey
Carthage
Missouri
Kalamazoo
W. B. Snow
Michigan
Whiter
O. F. Coleman
Red Men to Open Season at Sturgis on May 30
The Red Men baseball team is set to play its first game at Sturgis on Wednesday afternoon May 30. Sturgis fields a strong squad and, with the Red Men in good practice, the matchup promises an interesting contest. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Andrew Hazel of East Goshen.
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Red Men
Sturgis
Andrew Hazel
East Goshen
Devastating Fire Destroys Shipshewana Business District
A Sunday midnight blaze destroyed Shipshewana's west side business block between the Gusbwa and Ort stores, estimated at 30000 dollars. Homes and nearby buildings suffered damage as residents fought the flames, with several shops including Suntheimer and Mast, Vannepper market, and a drugstore lost. insurance details list Goshen and Roose & Lint agents covering multiple buildings and stocks.
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Ort
Shipshewana
Thames
Goshwa
Iest
George Ort
Goshen
Roose & Lint
J. E Lanthemier
Hyde & Brooke Agency
Concordian
Milwaukee
Phoenix
Brooklyn
Liverpool
London & Globe
Suntheimer & Mast
Roose and Lint Agency
A. E Mast
J. C. Suntheimer
Aaron
Delegates Chosen for State and Congressional Conventions
Democratic convention at the courthouse finished its work selecting delegates from all townships for the state and congressional conventions. No instructions were given to delegates. John W. Kern leads in the gubernatorial race, with Plymuth’s July 12 congressional meeting still uncertain.
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Court House
John W. Kern
Plymouth
Boy Killed in Runaway Near Millersburg
Grover Smith aged 14, son of farmer John Smith of Ligonier, died after a buggy overturned when a fractious horse bolted near Bollinger's bridge over the Elkhart river. His brothers, Frank 19 and Charles 21, escaped with scratches. Deputy Coroner Hile held the inquest. funeral arrangements not yet made.
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Grover Smith
John Smith
Ligonier
Bollinger
Elkhart River
Millersburg
Smith
Solomon's Creek
Grover
Beecher Boomershine
Mrs Holtzclaw recounts Ralston shooting in Chattanooga interview
In an extended interview Mrs. Graham T Holtzclaw describes the events surrounding the Monday morning shooting of J Huss Ralston at her home in Chattanooga. She details friends and alcohol, says her husband did not shoot, and asserts she acted to notify authorities. The story ends with deputy Skillen arresting Graham Holtzclaw as Mrs Holtzclaw raves.
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Ralston
Chattanooga
Chattanooga News
Graham T. Holtzclaw
J. Huss Ralston
Holtzclaw
Hunteville
Huntsville
Smith & Wesson
Mr. B Ralston
Chey
Holtzclaw U
Mr. Holtzclaw
Pearl Eckelbarger Dies After Measles Complication
Pearl Eckelbarger, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Eckelbarger, died at her Waterford area home at 6 a m after measles, a cold from a funeral last week contributing. Survived by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Baintertown Church Thursday at 11 a.m., departing from the house at 10.
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Eckelbarger
Pearl
Jacob E:kelbarger
Waterford
Baintertown Church
memorial day set for Indiana C F of America 1.0
June 12 is set aside as memorial day for the Indiana C F of America. The state secretary reports 652 lodges with 49,982 members, up 1,292 in six months. Goshen lodge will hold services at Oak Ridge cemetery. Removal rules for city engineers and attorneys require charges and a two thirds council vote. No. 15 train delays continue despite orders to stop. Mrs. Melvin Plack of Middlebury shows slight improvement after serious illness.
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C. F
Indiana
Goshen Lodge
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Son of Local Family Killed in Philippines Battle
Word reached here that William Bandelier son of local residents was killed in a battle in the Philippines. Chicago report says Mrs. Bandelier asked the war department for information after weeks of silence and prior reports claimed he had been shot. A separate note says revenue stamps are not needed on physicians certificates issued by county clerks.
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Jno
D. Mount
Pekin
Ill
Tagewell County
Sam Moser
Moser
Morton
Chicago
William Bandelier
Philippines
Cottage owner opposes electricity line to Wawasee resort
A cottage owner at the lake argues against building an electric line, claiming it would ruin Wawasee’s privacy and exclusivity by attracting undesirable visitors and disrupting the tranquil resort environment. He cautions that reduced travel cost would invite “rough classes” and harms to the area’s quality.
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Wawasee
Chicago
State Democratic Committee Schedules Indianapolis Meeting
The state democratic committee will meet in Indianapolis on June 4, announced by Chairman Martin. District meetings follow June 5 at 8 p.m. each district to elect delegates alternates electors convention officers and a committee member.
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State Democratic Committee
Indianapolis
Martin
Prodigy Griffith Offered Math Post in Marion County
Marion county auditor proposes Arthur Griffith of Milford as lead calculator next fall in Indianapolis office. Current workloads require several men, but the prodigy and one assistant are claimed to cut costs. Night officer James Maloney quelled a disturbance at Freyberg hall dance by Elmer Oaks. he remained until dancers left, no arrests.
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Drayman
Pearce
Marion County
Arthur Griffith
Milford
Indianapolis
Griffith
James Maloney
Freyberg Hall
Elmer Oaks
Mail carrier injured after slip at post office
B J Collins slipped on a broken board at the post office injuring his right leg yesterday. Sub Murray assisted him today. In a Springbrook game Greens faced Fort Wayne Shamrocks with a 9 to unknown score. Goshen residents watched the match. Otie L Fuller noted for storage. 18t
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B. J. Collins
Murray
Springbrook
Greens
Fort Wayne Shamrocks
Twan
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