Elkhart graft tales eyed by Indianapolis News
A long Indianapolis News feature reports Elkhart County officials dodged law on fees and embezzlement. It cites county attorney J B Gattshall amid graft charges, recounting cases from parts of county history including fees for road lists, inquests and bonds, and a bridge company financing scheme with officers paying back thousands.
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Indianapolis News
Indiana
Sweitzer
I. O. Wood
Drake
Eliott
Manning Beatt
Board of Commissioners
Geo. W. Elis
Lou W. Vail
Albert Yates
Conductor Hurt After Train Air Hose Burst Near Millerburg
A Lake Shore train derailed two cars when an air hose burst near Millerburg. Dennis Murray of Toledo, seated in the caboose, sustained slight injuries. The incident also mentions Boston brown bread and Dangler's.
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Lake Shore
Millerburg
Dennis Murray
Toledo
Caboose
Kern to Speak at Goshen Rally for Vice Presidency
A large Democratic rally is planned in Goshen on Wednesday October 28 with Hon John W Kern of Indianapolis as principal speaker. Kern arrives by traction car from Warsaw around 8 pm stays 49 minutes before driving to Elkhart by auto. S A D Whipple Claude McCrory and Thomas D O Brien accompany Kern and speak after his departure.
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Goshen
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Kern
Warsaw
Elkhart
S. A. D. Whipple
Claude McCrory
Oklahoma
Thomas D. O'Brien
Winona Motorman Uses Suspenders To Save trolley
Warsaw motorman J M Hale narrowly escaped death when a trolley wire broke near Leesburg. He improvised by using his suspenders to lift the live wire off the ground and guide the car to a cedar pole, allowing the trip to Warsaw to continue until a repair crew arrived.
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Milford
Leesburg
Warsaw
J. M. Hale
Hale
Brilliant Event in Goshen Society at K P Club Rooms
Last night Mr and Mrs Haines Egbert and Mrs H Whitmer hosted a large and brilliant dancing party in the K P Club rooms. The social gathering was one of the season’s finest in Goshen and drew many notable locals.
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Goshen Society
K. of P
Marshall to Speak in Goshen on Saturday Morning
Thomas R. Marshall democratic nominee for governor will address an all day rally in Goshen on Saturday at 10 oclock, traveling from South Bend to Lago Grande before moving to Lagrange. the event precedes other assigned speakers. Circuit Court notes set for Nov 10 include Orlando Hamilton versus Mrs Yoder and Jacob Teeter versus Peter Huffman. Several cases dismissed and motions to dismiss entered in others, with a new trial granted in Zimmerman versus Johnson for quiet title.
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Circuit Court
Orlando Hamilton
Bert. Yoder
Jacob A. Teeter
Peter Huffman
Admr
Suzan, Teeter
George Christler
Eugene Christler
Martha A. Hall
Perry G. W. Ganger
Martin Mullett
C. &, Frank
Hefner & Co
Eleazer Weaver
Austin D. Berkey
Isabelle J. Weaver
Huldah Culp
H. J. Culp
Alpheus A. Zimmerman
Jennnette Gortner Johnson
Suspicious prowlers frighten residents on North Fifth Street
Frightened away after being discovered prowling the rear of Sears Gardner’s home on North Fifth street last night. Police were notified by telephone and no entry was made.
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Sears Gardner
North Fifth Street
Bargain 11 Acre Fruit Farm Near Goshen
Attractive 11 acre fruit farm listed for sale with easy access from Goshen Indiana. For particulars contact owner J H Ransburg Goshen Ind.
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Bargun
Goshen
Tor
J. H. Ransburg
Ind
Elite Social Event Attracts Over 350 In Elkhart
More than 350 guests attended a lavish evening as the Imperial orchestra of 12 performed at 9 30. Mrs Davenport of Elk hart arrived as out of town guests included George M Studebaker F A Stephenson F A Miller Geo M Wil wer Samuel Leeper L L LaPierre John L Gish Albert Howard Cushin Wil Stover and John Shaler of South Bend etc.
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Imperial Orchestra
Mrs. Davenport
Elkhart
Messrs
and Mesdames
George M. Studebaker
F. A. Stephenson
F. A. Miller
Geo. M. Wilwer
Samuel Leeper
L. L. LaPierre
John L. Gish
Albert Howard Cushin
Wil Stover
John Shaler
South Bend
Geo. Freese
Nappanee
J. R. Bonnell
Crawfordsville
J. Dean Vail
C. W. Gardner
Minneapolis, Minn
H. I. Park
Kendallville
D. B. Studebaker
Decatur
Frank Coppes
Nap
Miss Fanny Storer Hosts Complimentary Card Party
Society notes say Miss Fanny Storer will entertain at cards Monday afternoon at her East Park street home in compliment to Miss Mary Jackson.
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Fanny Storer
East Park Street
Mary Jackson
Local High School Faces Wabash On Neutral Court This Afternoon
A squad from here traveled to play Wabash High this afternoon. Attendees included Frank Abbott Jr, Harry Wood, Lloyd Stetler, Lloyd Holdeman, Harry Dembufsky, Tony Sprague, Burt Yanece, Frank Hess, Rony Shrock, Burt Wiseman, Vincent Vallette, Junior Jenkinson, Berkey Miler, Wallace Mehl and chaperones Pross, Davis and Baldwin with Bonham Spohn, Louis Batchelor and George Fledeke.
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Wabash High School
Frank Abbott, Jr
Harry Wood
Lloyd Stetler
Lioyd Holdeman
Harry Dembufsky
Tony Sprague
Burt Yanece
Frank Hess
Rony Shrock
Burt Wiseman
Vincent Vallette
Junior Jenkinson
Berkey Miler
Wallace Mehl
Pross
Davis
Baldwin
Bonham Spohn
Louis Batchelor
George Fledeke
Circular Letter to Teachers in Elkhart County
County Sept Weaver prepares a circular letter to teachers offering timely suggestions to improve school work. He pursues school improvements while teachers and patrons express willingness to cooperate with him in his efforts.
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Weaver
Elkhart County
Widespread graft claims stain Indiana campaign
The Indianapolis dispatch reports conflicting promises in the 1912 Indiana governor race. Governor Hanly pledges statewide prohibition within three years if Watson is elected, while Republican leaders like Thatcher Parker assure saloonkeepers they can “tie to Watson.” The piece links graft rumors at the state house to national issues, noting Panama canal deals and calls to open the books to reveal true conditions.
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Indianapolis
James BE. Watson
Hanly
Watson
Spiceland
Thatcher R. Parker
Republican County Committee
Terre Haute
Parker
Jim Watson
Taft
Bryan
Marshall
State House
Washington
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
United States
Republican National Committee
Marion County
Local notes from multiple towns span deaths, politics, and events
Pierceton to hold poultry show January 13 to 17. Ellis D Dancer dies of typhoid at Atwood aged 46. Joseph Erpine dies at Kendallville after illness. Eugene C Zimmerman of Garrett files bankruptcy with liabilities 800 and assets 115. Last saloon in Churubusco to close November 7. Bert Orens of Butler jailed for ten days and fined five dollars by DeKalb county grand jury. Mrs Ed Willis of Huntington injured by gasoline used to clean clothing causing a fire with $700 loss in 20 minutes. Grant Ratcliff near Kokomo commits suicide amid gossip. Philip Ansel Mackin near Geneva dies of rheumatic heart disease. Noble county leads in onion banner. Whitley county bids for first. State Militia details and duties of Co G regarding public security and defense. Enlistment viewed as patriotic with limited pay. Goshen urged to attend minstrel show at Jefferson Theatre October 28. seat sales open Monday.
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Pierceton
Ellis D. Dancer
Atwood
Joseph eRpine
Kendallville
Eugene C. Zimmerman
Garrett
Churubusco
Bert Orens
DeKalb County
Grand Jury
Bratton
Angola
Ed Willis
Huntington
Grant
Ratcliff
Kokomo
Philip Ansel Mackin
Geneva
Noble County
United States
Whitley County
Union
Noble
Co. G. i
War Department of the United States
Goshen
Jefferson Theatre
Prosecuting Attorney Elected Two Years Ago
The text notes that the prosecuting attorney was elected two years ago and implies that the truth later emerged. It then generalizes that similar lessons apply to state and national affairs.
Halloween Provisions Highlight Law Ahead of Hallowe'en
Next Saturday night marks the Hallowe'en celebration with law restrictions in force. Authorities warn against property damage citing state law penalties including fines up to 100 dollars and up to six months in jail for unlawfully entering lands and severing produce or property. Social events are planned, with clerks possibly holding Friday celebrations and prizes for costumes.
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Hallowe’en
Juvenile Court Delays Sentences for Shooting Pigeons
Howard Burt Noble Bechtel William Roscoe and George Davis faced Judge Dodge on a charge of shooting pigeons and chickens in juvenile court. They were given Plainfield sentences suspended and must reimburse William Champion and Clyde Wansdale 60 cents each for losses.
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Howard Burt
Noble Bechtel
Willaim Roscoe
George Davis
Goshen
Marriage of R. S. Shirk and May Wohlford at Angola
R. S. Shirk of Indianapolis and Miss May Wohlford of Angola married Thursday in Angola by Rev. M. S. Marble. The groom is son of Rev. and Mrs. M. M. Shirk and is a druggist in Indianapolis.
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Angola
CG. R. Shirk
Indianapolis
May Wohlford
M. S. Marble
D. D
M. M. Shirk
Child Born to Mr and Mrs Reynolds After Fire
A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs Reynolds formerly wed in the Alery home which burned last Saturday. Paper hanging and Davntt ner and Hascall are named in connection with the incident.
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Frank Reynolds
The
D. D. Alery Homie
Taft Campaign Visit At Elkhart And Nappanee
Several thousand residents greeted Secretary Taft at the railway station as his Taft special arrived from Elkhart. The Elkhart crowd heard B Buckingham and Judge Dodge speak while Taft’s cheerful mood appeared during the main meeting on Main Street.
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Elker
Taft
Garth
B. Buckingham
Ilinois
Sanders Buys South Bend Warehouse From Hoffman Grocery
Harry M. Sanders of Sanders & Egbert Co. bought the Hoffman Grocery Co. building at Divis and Joseph streets South Bend for 23000 through James A. Judie Real Estate. National Harvester Co. now occupies the 99 by 150 foot lot on a three story brick meat house slated with a five year lease dating from November 1.
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Harry Sanders
South Bend
Harry M. Sanders
Sanders & Egbert Co
Hoffman Grocery Company
Divis St. Joseph
James A. Judie
National Harvester Co
Local Obituaries and Notices Compile Mourning Remembrances
Mortuary records report Mrs. Thomas Cripe dies after long illness at 3 o clock. Survived by husband and children with siblings and in laws in Iowa and Clinton. Funeral at Berkey church with services in Clinton township. Rebecca Mosier dies in Elkhart after short illness. services at Mosier home in Bristol and burial there. Card of Thanks from Gorsuch family and note on a missing Noah Martin in Nappanee.
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Cripe
Thomas Cripe
Shew
Ameter
Dora
John
Samuel
Henry Kauffman
Southlich
Saloma Everhock
Millersburg
Jerry
J. D. Miller
Clinton
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Tammany Hall
East River
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Ellis
Yates
American Surety Company
Education Association of Chicago
Elkhart Bridge and Iron Co
Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company
Frank Brumbaugh
George C. Berkey
F. W. Fahlgren
Berkey
Bridge Trust
Brumbaugh
Bridge Company
Kin- Iaison
Walley
C. A. Davis
F. E. Berlin
Joseph Cal‘non
Berlin
Dodge
Cannon
Superior Court of
Vanfleet
Morris Berkey
J. O. Wood
Boston Brown Bread
Dangler's
Kean
WICE
D. M. Bechtel
Winona Motorman
A. D. Whipple
Claude M’crory
Thomas D. O’brein
Jefferson Theater
Wabash
Hanglig
Davnttner & Hascall
SHS Ss
Dience
Judge Dodge
Speer
Mortuary Record
David Gorsuch
Goshen High School
Frank Yoder ‘Gorsuch
Noah Martin
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