Elkhart County court notes include Chamberlain case and divorces
The Elkhart court lists the Chamberlain Medicine company name dispute and injunction proceedings dated today. New cases filed include Hartman Bros. suing Bow man for 250.97, a divorce action for Hendershott, partition suit by Susan Lutz, and multiple probate orders with estates, realty sales, and guardianship matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. N. Chamberlain Medicine Company
H. A. Chamberlain Medicine Company
Elkhart
Deahl & Deah
J. O. Kantz
Jacob, John
Tobias Hartman
Hartman Bros
Nappanee
William Bowman
Perry L. Turner
W. Hendershott
William A. Hedershott
Henderscott
Susan Lutz
Partition
Amusa Cripe
Sam Winer
Casper Lipsebitz
Diamonds Traced to New Settings in Hascall Case
In New York on May 23 special coverage reports that Toledo jeweler Norman E. Hascall seeks return of a 5,000 brooch seized by customs upon his wife’s arrival from Europe. Witness testimony from Toledo and New York jewelers argues the diamonds were family heirlooms and not newly taxed on reimport. Hascall, formerly of Goshen, asserts he did not know resetting required another duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Hascall
Toledo, D
New York
Europe
Toledo
Man Sold Booze Without License Fined
Steve Zimmerman of Kendallville sold alcohol at the Hoosier Carnival without a U S license and was fined thirty eight dollars and eighty five cents in a local enforcement action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Zimmerman
Kendallville
Hoosier
U. S
Weston Pedestrian Return Recall at City Hall Walking Challenge
Local reminiscence recalls Edward Payson Weston, famed long distance pedestrian, departing Philadelphia City Hall at 12 05 AM to walk to Jersey City then New York City in 24 hours. He passed Goshen on a prior tour in 1867, greeted by the Goshen band and town marshal, with a vivid image of his gaudy uniform drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Payson Weston
Atlantic
Philadelphia
Jersey City
City Hall
New York City
Weston
Goshen
Benton
Fort Wayne Road
Madison Street
Main
Elkhart Road
Samuel Trump
Jerry Trump
Madison
Main Streets
Wes Beck
J. (. Beck, Sr
Weshon
Accident at Lafayette G A R reunion scene
Two street cars carrying former soldiers collided near the Soldiers Home during the state G A R reunion in Lafayette. One motorman had both legs amputated and is expected to die. All passengers sustained injuries as the cars were demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Henrik Ibsen Dead Reveals Norwegian Playwright Passes
Christiana Norway May 20 Special Henrik Ibsen famed Norwegian poet and dramatist died at 2:00 this afternoon after a long illness. Born in 1828 he rose to prominence with modern dramatic works influencing European theater. His death marks the end of an era in literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana
Norway
Henrik Ibsen
Tie
Obituaries of Susan Hammond and Sarah Stiver in Indiana
Mortuary notices report Susan Hammond aged 52 of Elkhart died leaving her son and two sisters. Sarah J Stiver widow of Eli Stiver died in Benton township at 5 pm after a liver and kidney illness lasting since January aged 68. Survived by sons Charles and Edgar, daughters Arvilla and Abbie, siblings Newton McCann and three sisters. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Benton Methodist Church, interment Jackson Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Susan Hammond
Elkhart
W. R Wones
Bourbon
Jackson Cemetery
Mrs Rupholdt Hosts German Thimble Club Soiree
Mrs Augusta Rupholdt of West Madison street will entertain the German Thimble club Thursday afternoon. Mrs J B Andrews entertained at cards last evening in compliment to Mrs C W Miller of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Rupholdt
Vot
Madison Street
J. B. Andrews
C. W. Miller
Indianapolis
Local sewer contract transfer shifts to rival bidder
The Northern Construction Company of Elkhart awarded the Jefferson Tenth Street sewer contract for about $4300 has transferred the contract to rival bidder John D. Klopfenstein. Klopfenstein will commence work immediately.
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The
Northern Construction Company of
Elkhart
Jefferson-Tenth Street
John D. Klopfenstein
Klopfenstein
Northern Indiana Campgrounds Lure Outdoor Lovers
As warm weather approaches, campers should gear up for trips to lakes streams and woods in Northern Indiana. The region offers a wide range of camping spots ideal for outdoor enthusiasts seeking nature experiences.
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Indiana
Death of Lagrange Pioneer John Yoder
John Yoder, a pioneer of Newberry township in Lagrange county, died yesterday at his home seven miles southwest of Middlebury. He was 86 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
John Yoder
Newberry Township
Lagrange County
Middlebury
Elkhart Lacks Fire Protection From Low Water Pressure
Without protection, Elkhart is left without fire services due to insufficient water pressure. The situation is serious and trains local responders to plan contingencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Births Report Twin One Boy One Girl to Lovejoys
Mr and Mrs Ezra Lovejoy near Vistula welcomed twins a boy and a girl marking a joyful birth the event noted in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Lovejoy
Vistula
Goshen Population Shown By New City Directory
The Inter-state Directory Company of Marion Indiana released a new city directory for Goshen reporting a population of 13 905 based on house to house enumeration not estimations. The directory includes advertising and notes telephones and sells for 2 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Directory
Goshen
New City
Inter-state Directory Company
Marion
Ind
Taxes of Indiana Farmers Question Analyzed
Indiana state statistician Joseph H. Stubbs presents figures showing total assessed property value at 1 578 152 946 dollars. Farm property including livestock stands at 951 286 101 dollars while city property is 4190 256 784 dollars and town property 52 881 444 dollars with 72 718 615 dollars in other classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne
Indiana
Joseph H. Stubbs
Sounds Like a Fake Rally Sparks After Death Pronouncement
An 80 year old man Isaiah Bacon of Greenoak Fulton County was pronounced dead by a physician then remained comatose for about thirty minutes. He woke after 18 hours, recognizing friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah Bacon
Greenoak
Fulton County
Post Office Orders Rural Carriers to Signal Mailboxes
The post office department issues an order requiring rural mail carriers to hoist the signal on mail boxes after July 1st whenever mail is deposited. Patrons must also place the signal when dropping mail for the carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Death of Ligonier merchant J B Smith ends after stroke
J B Smith a leading gro cer and prominent Democrat of Ligonier died this morning at 10 o clock after suffering a stroke of paralysis about a week earlier and a second stroke this morning. He was about 60 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
J. B. Smith
Yoder Deserter Accused by LaPorte Woman
Mrs A H Yoder of LaPorte county writes the LaPorte Herald from LaGrange claiming her husband deserted her “to shake her.” She says she nursed Yoder through smallpox and alleges Yoder was mixed up in indiscretions at LaGrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoder
A. H. Yoder
LaPorte County
LaPorte Herald
Lagrange
Sincere thanks for support during sickness and loss
The Cripe family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during the illness and death of our wife and mother. We also thank you for the beautiful floral tributes from Elias Cripe and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Cripe
Special Saturday May 26 Coupon Giveaway at Perfection Bakery
A Hammock built for two and guaranteed to be worth $2.00 will be given to any person returning 100 coupons at Perfection Bakery. St Theo Bloss, Bristol strawberry king, notes frost harmed early varieties but late berries are okay with prospects of a large crop.
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Perfection Bakery
Theo. Bloss
Bristol
O. K
Winona Seeks Franchise in Special Goshen Session
The Winona Interurban Railway asks the Goshen common council in a special session for a franchise to enter via the Northern Indiana Co. South Main line and to use a one block loop. The council may grant with modifications after advice from the city attorney. the move follows a pending subsidy dispute in Elkhart.
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Winona Interurban Railway Company
Goshen
Northern Indiana Co
South Main Street
Northern Indiana Company
Elkhart
Winona Company
Miller, Drake & Hubbell
Winona Co
Herbert E. Bucklen
Bucklen
Ekaart
H. EB. Bucklen
Elkaart
Mr. Bucklen
Elkhart & Western
Lake Shore
South Bend
Toledo
Mishawaka
T. P. Shonts
Cook's Unexpected Plea Stuns St Joseph County Officials
William Eugene Cook who confessed to murdering John Perkins in 1904 near Granger and burning the body was arraigned in South Bend before Judge Funk and pleaded not guilty. He had been pardoned from the reformatory to stand trial and is represented by Attorney Wurzer. Supt Whittaker hoped for swift disposal and clemency.
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St. Joseph County
William Eugene Cook
Jeffersonville Reformatory
John Perkins
Granger
Perkin
South Bend
Cook
Funk
Reformatory
Hanly
Wurzer
Supt
Whittaker
Prohibition Convention Names Committees in Indianapolis
Indiana prohibitionists meet in Indianapolis with W F Ellis Knox on resolutions committee Dr J A Work Elkhart permanent organization com mitteeman Rev 8 Hellminger St Joe on credentials Isaac G Shaw Francesville Pulaski nominee for congress Thirteenth district Barney Uline Nappanee Thirteenth district state committeeman in place of Rev W F Switzer Holler South Bend favored for attorney general nomination
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Ellis
Knox
J. A. Work
Elkhart
South Bend
Burdock Dispensary Fire Quelled By Local Resident
A fire alarm from bar 13 at Second and Pike reported a blaze at the Burdock dispensary owned by Dwight H. Hawks in the barn building rear of his Third street home. Boys lit rubbish, flames spread until Charles Miller, a traveling salesman in the neighborhood, extinguished it with a garden hose. No loss occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdock
Bar 13
Second
Pike Streets
Dwight H. Hawks
William Mingen Sells Liquor and Pop Plant
William E. Mingen has sold his pop and other soft drink manufacturing business to J. Lauer and partners. The transfer involves Lenreahachaigerehipa and related assets, with terms not disclosed.
Who Helped Berkey in Elkhart County Embezzle Case
The Elkhart Truth reports that Deputy Prosecutor Burris may present Morris Berkey’s embezzlement to a grand jury. A Goshen republican lawyer says two others in the courthouse shared in the proceeds and that the inquiry could reach prominent Goshen Republicans. He warns the party faces sober scrutiny if Burris indicts. The paper notes that I O Wood and Ed Frank were paid from the general fund to investigate the auditor’s books and Frank says Berkey did not mortgage his farm to cover the shortage.
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Elkhart
Morris Berkey
Burris
Goshen
Berkey
Court House
Elkhart County
I. O. Wood
Ed Frank
Real estate transfers in Elkhart Goshen and nearby areas
A summary of numerous property deeds recorded in Elkhart Goshen and surrounding townships. Transactions include multiple lots sold to various buyers for sums from 49 to 2000 dollars, with parcels in Elkhart Goshen Nappanee Middlebury Concord and Elk hart. Also notes two Democratic candidates Henry Zimmerman and James Saunderson seeking appellate bench nomination joins Henry Steis in Winnamac.
Political rumor and candidacy notes in Elkhart region
Republican supporters of Judge Funk in South Bend expect his renomination. Leander Anderson of Elkhart may enter the race for county commissioner north district if he runs. Representative Brick was admitted to practice in the supreme court. Elkhart Truth figures Whitehead and Harrison may buy a newspaper in Walakusad.
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Judge Funk
South Bend
Olive Township
This County
Brick
The
Supreme Court
Leander Anderson
Elkhart
B. G. Whitehead
W. C. B. Harrison
Wakalusad
Poultry Show to Be Judged by T E Orr of Beaver Pa
The local poultry association has engaged T E Orr of Beaver Pennsylvania as judge for the next winter's poultry show. Orr serves as secretary and treasurer of the American Poultry Association and is highly regarded as a judge and lecturer at farmers institutes and poultry associations. Poultrymen consider the selection fortunate.
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Poultry Association
T. E. Orr
Beaver
American Poultry Association
Orr
Rails Dominate Iron and Steel Trade Readiness for 1907
Railroad business holds center stage in iron and steel, with widespread buying of steel rails and authorities agreeing orders on the books for at least 1,000,000 tons to be delivered in 1907.
Goshen Week Brims With Vaudeville and Animated Events
Next week brings nine vaudeville shows at the Irwin and daily exhibitions at Hoosier Amusement Co s carnival The Jefferson hosts Hi Henry s Minstrels Monday evening and motion pictures of the San Francisco disaster Tuesday night
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Goshen
Irwin
Hoosier Amusement Co
The
Jefferson
Hi Henry
San Francisco
Goshen Masons Invited to Elkhart Masonic Meet
Goshen Masons receive invitations to a large Masonic gathering in Elkhart on Tuesday evening, May 29. The event features the exhibition of the silver trowel sent by the New York lodge and will be followed by a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
New York
Funeral for Miss Elizabeth Noble Set for Thursday
The funeral service for Miss Elizabeth Noble will take place at 2 30 PM Thursday at St James Episcopal Church instead of the residence. Visitation will be held from 10 AM to noon at the home. Interment is scheduled for Oak Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Noble
St. James Episcopal Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Special meeting called by U R K P Co 11 at Calantae Armory
All members are requested to be present at a special meeting this evening at Calantae Armory. Captain E L Harper presides.
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Calantae Armory
Funeral time change for Mrs. Jacob Clem service
The funeral for Mrs. Jacob Clem, originally scheduled for tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Solomon's Creek in Benton township, has been rescheduled to 3 p.m. in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Clem
Solomon’s Creek
Benton Township
For Sale Buff Leghorn Hens and Brown Leghorn Cockerels
A pen of eight Buff Leghorn hens and one cock bird for sale, plus a large lot of Rose Comb Brown Leghorn hens and some single comb Brown Leghorn cockerels. Priced at half value. Call home at 287.
Ascension Day Service at St James Church
Tomorrow Ascension Day mass to be celebrated at St James Episcopal Church at 7 a m by Rev Edgar Morris Thompson officiating.
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St. James
St. James Episcopal Church
Edgar Morris Thompson
Sick List Update in Clinton Home Incident
Maryeis is seriously ill with appendicitis at home of Michael Beedle in Clinton. Further details not provided.
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Maryeis
Michael Beedle
Clinton
Social News Roundup From Goshen and Vicinity
A steady stream of personal notes from Goshen and nearby towns details moves of residents. Mrs C W Miller returns to Indianapolis. Ralph Billman heads to Lafayette. Neil Fuller relocates to Bourbon with family. Charles Miller and wife back from Riverside California. Dr I J Becknell attends State Medical Society in Winona. Mrs Burdick of Niles visits her mother on South Third street.
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C. W. Miller
Indianapolis
Ralph Billman
Lafayette
Neil Fuller
Bourbon
Charles Miller
Riverside
Cal
I. J. Becknell
State Medical Society
Winona
Burdick
Niles, Mich
Joe Ecklebarger
South Third Street
Neal Mackintosh
Hame
Hudson, Ind
R. Trimmer
Frederick Howenstine
Boston
Mass
Florence Myers
Tear Edwardsburg
Mich
L. Berkey
Clinton Township
B. F. Teeters
Middlebury
Auburn
Edwin Schilling
Vera Denison
Goshen
Rathbone Sisters
H. Bloomgarden
Benton Harbor
H. T. BuBots
Marion
Irwin Vaudeville
Ammons & Dubois
Henry Hursh
Burton City
Christian Martin
E. B. Williamson
South Bend
Williamson
St. Joseph
Harry G. Sommers
New York City
the Jefferson
J. W. Fradenburg
First Baptist Church
Dayton
W. E. Grose
Middlebury Record
Cincinnati
Methodist Publishing Company
W. H. Boulton
Fred Bement
Mishawaka
Oscar Miller
Birthday Club
Miller
Frank Schumann
Frances
Grand Rapids
Welcome Weaver
Schumann
Kit Snyder
J. A. Snapp
A. C. Yoder
D. L. Miller
M. K. Kreider
J. Becknell
A. C. Jackson
J. A. Cook
Toronto
Kingston
Montreal
St. Lawrence River
American Medical Society
Josephine Coles
Chas
Summers
Miss Coles
Helen B. Rockwell
Florence Rockwell
Richard Mansfield
Mansfield
Morr Nomination Emerges Unopposed in Twelfth District
Dr J W Morr of Noble county may be the Democratic congress candidate in the Twelfth district at Auburn on June 5 with no opposition. Louthitt of Fort Wayne withdraws leaving Morr as sole candidate. Morr chairs Noble county central committee. Peter G Keely of Garrett is a Socialist nominee in the same district.
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G. W. Louthitt
J. W. Morr
Nobel County
Auburn
Fort Wayne
Dr. Morr
Noble County Central Committee
Peter G. Keely
Garrett
Child of Nappanee Couple Dead After Illness
The 15 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kyle of Nappanee has died after an illness. The bereaved couple mourns the loss of their infant in this quiet local family tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kyle
Nappanee
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George E. Bowser and
Samual
Moyer
Chamberlain Case
George FE. Bowser
Samuel Moyer
L. M. Simpson
Tom Hilbish
J. Mather
H. M. Freed
Wakarusa
H. S. Coppes
Benj
Dalton
Admr
Dennis E. Bigam
Bigam
Florence Morgan
Francis M. Peoples
Aaron Cripe
Sarah Cripe
Elias Warner
Adaline Warner
Lydia C. Bussler
Charles Loudenslager
William Miltenberger
G. W. Hay
Acmr
Ralph W. Shellenberger
Curtis A. Freeland
Buckner Ffl Freeland
Joseph D. Mather
Harlow S. Manning
Maud Rush
John W. Roberts
White Pigeon
Emma B. Curran
Eugene R. Newton
India Shetterly
Dowagiac
Glen Dale Stauffer
Opal Olivia Siuninger
Gustavus Duetemeyer
Cleveland
Ohio
Edith Josephine Meyer
Monroe Jackson
Florence Platz
Mr. Hascall
E. P. Weston
Mortuary Record
Common Council
Council
Holler
Blerkey
Louisa J. Chapman
Adam Smith
Mary A. Carlson
Carl Carlson
A. E. Manning
State Bank of
Joseph F. Nusbaum
Frank Griner
Peter H. Stahley
Admi
Perry A. Earley
W. D. Dalton
Robert [. McGee
Carrie McGee
Nicholas Cole
William D. Dalton
W. H. Barney
Ida B. Sample
Alpha
Mattie E. Conbey
J. W. Fieldhouse
Geo. Newell
Daniel Rohrer
Jacob Brumbaugh
William L. Baker
Harry L. Keen
Abraham C. Mehl
A. C. Mehl
Mahala Rodabought
George Crawford
Jack Ruple
Concord
Harvey E. Coppes
William F. Reed
Thomas J. Prickett
Homer Pontius
Sylvester E. Welter
Mary A. Hill
Elva Hill
Joseph Reiley
Democratic State Committee
Northern
Henry G. Zimmerman
Albion
Noble County
Jas. T. Saunderson
Fowler
Henry Steis
Winnamac
St. James Church
U. RK. P. Attention
Ike
Lydia Hackman
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