Circuit Court Opens With No Grand Jury Work This Term
September term opens before Judge Ferrall with forty attorneys. Divorce case McDowell argued. alimony sought by Mrs McDowell, husband valued around 60000. Grand jury not called. few cases of record. suits against Baltimore & Ohio for 1700 damages. marriage licenses issued for Harry O Green and Lara Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Ferrall
Woods
Mitchell
J. H. Baker
F. E. Baker
McDowell
Elkhart
Catharine
John F
Edward and
Bennett Freese
Catharine Newbold
George Freese & Sons
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Judge Allows School Building Proceeding After Ruling
Judge Farrell refused to grant a permanent injunction to stop the school board from erecting a new high school building. The argument covered lengthy testimony with L W Vail for the petitioners and Drake and Hubbell for the board. The board may now proceed with construction.
Relatives Sought for German-Born Murder Victim Ludwig
Silver Bros. who handle the body from the Lake Shore death on August 10 report progress in locating Ludwig’s kin. Eli Bontrager of LaGrange county says Ludwig worked for him over five years and recalled Ludwig’s relatives in Germany, but cannot remember the exact location. The body remains in the receiving vault in excellent condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ludwig
Lake Shore
Silver Bros
Eli Bontrager
LaGrange County
Wom
Bontrager
Ludwig
Germany
Women’s Home Missionary Society Convention Opens in Elkhart
The Twelfth annual convention of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Goshen district M E Church convenes tomorrow in Elkhart. Miss Lou Barlow will give the response and Mrs Helen B England will sing a solo. Mrs B A Kemp leads the devotional, with Miss Lelia Kauffman singing another solo. A large attendance is expected with a delegate for every 20 members. The first session starts at 2:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Goshen
M. E. Church
Elkhart
Lou Barlow
Helen B. England
B A. Kemp
Lelia Kauffman
Samuel Kaylor Dies After Smallpox Relapse
Samuel Kaylor, a well known blacksmith and Mishawaka resident, died at his East Ninth street home Saturday after a relapse from smallpox. He was about 35, survived by his wife, one child, and several brothers and sisters. The remains were buried in the city cemetery Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kaylor
Mishawaka
East Ninth Street
Wealthy Paw Paw farmer seeks return of missing securities
Miles F Beebe of Paw Paw Michigan aged 70 sues in Chicago to recover 3800 dollars in securities he says his young wife fled with. He alleges the money disappeared from his desk and names his niece whom he married as the younger wife. The case centers on a suspected theft or misappropriation in Chicago courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles F. Beebe
Paw Paw, Mich
Chicago
Windy City
Beebe
Freeman Keyser Freed After Refusing School Attendance
Freeman Keyser, jailed in Marshall county for defying compulsory school laws, was released yesterday. He vows to pursue the fight to the bitter end, asserting his rights despite the legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman Keyser
Marshall County
City Blackbirds Signal Early Winter, Says Local Elder
An elderly resident claims hundreds of blackbirds gathering inside city limits foretell an early winter. He reasons the flock’s southward migration indicates the season will arrive sooner than expected.
Wabash Passenger and Freight Train Collision at LaPorte
A west bound Wabash passenger train collided with a freight train at LaPorte yesterday. Both crews suffered slight injuries from jumping. The crash was due to a misunderstanding of orders.
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Wabash Road
LaPorte
Ind Rain Delays Northern Indiana Harvest
Farmers in Northern Indiana report heavy rains over the past week delaying corn harvesting. Much of the season's corn remains uncut and shocks have suffered some damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
To Open a Saloon in Waterford Area
Jake Smith of Waterford announces plans to open a saloon in his back building located one half mile south of Waterford. It would be the first saloon in Waterford in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Smith
Waterford
Btck
Small enrollment at Waterford school this year
The Waterford school reports unusually small enrollment with about 60 students and seven in the high school. One senior will graduate this spring. A. L. Brick of South Bend and Attorney Lloyd L. Burris of Goshen are to speak this evening at Millersburg, with Mr. Brick also speaking tomorrow at Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
A. L. Brick
South Bend
Lloyd L. Burris
Goshen
Millersburg
Mr. Brick
Middlebury
Jerry Harold Sells Sorrel Team To Goshen Dealer
Jerry Harold sold his sorrel team used last summer on his sprinkling wagon to Harvey Banta of Goshen Furniture Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Harold
Harvey Banta
Goshen Furniture Co
Rowe School Reopens After Brief Closure
Rowe School west of town resumed operations after a one week closure due to an unspecified incident. Officials announced the reopening date and urged parents to send students as normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe School
West
Excursionist Is Wounded In Chicago Auto Crash
Mrs. E. J. Mentzer of 923 South Seventh Street was struck at Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue while with Mrs. A. J. Miller. She suffered fractures of the collar bone right shoulder blade and three ribs and was taken to Samaritan hospital. Doctors Will and Elmer E. Ash attended. The women were en route to Mentzer's daughter Mrs. Clare Dickenson.
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E. J. Mentzer
South Seventh Street
Chicago
Harrison Street
Fifth Avenue
Mentzer
A.J. Miller
Drs
Will and
Elmer E. Ash
Anna
Claude Mentzer
Township Tickets Draw Wide Crowds In Jackson Caucus
Jackson township voters gathered at the New Paris school hall Saturday night despite rain. Henry Butt named chairman, William Swart secretary. Nominations by acclamation set Justices of the Peace Elmer Whitehead and Henry Butt, Constables James Yawkey and Franklin Fern, Advisory Board Charles Swart Frank Jackson and William Cart, Road Supervisors districts 1 through 6 with several contested races. George Krutz registered as sheriff candidate.
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Jackson Township
New Paris
Henry Butt
William Swart
Justices of the Peace
Elmer Whitehead
James Yawkey
Franklin Fern
Charles Swart
Frank Jackson
William Cart
Eleventh Birthday of Unique Birthday Club Held in Goshen
The eleventh anniversary party at Mrs. W. H. Holdeman's South Third Street home drew about 80 attendees despite rain. Guests included Mrs. Catherine Smiley Mrs. Jacob Osborn Mrs. W H Holdeman Miss Eva Domer Dr Anna Grover Hattle Mrs Levi Schrock J W Shiffer Geo W Farrell and M F Isabell. Refreshments and social games framed the evening with plans for future meetings, next at Mrs Domer’s West Goshen home. The same week J C Evans and Miss May Kauffman announced their Chicago wedding for Tuesday evening at the bride’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Holdeman
South Third Street
Catherine Smiley
Jacob Osborn
W.H. Holdeman
Eva Domer
Anna Grover Hattle
Levi Schrock
J. W. Shiffer
Geo. W. Farrell
M. F. Isabell
J. C. Evans
May Kauffman
B. F. Kauffman
Goshen
Chicago
Milford Water Mains Prep for New Station Construction
Workmen began laying water mains this morning for the new Milford station. The project has faced several weeks of delays. Sheriff Elliott and Sears Gardner Home, along with W C Elliott, returned Saturday from extended trips to Stockton Kansas and other western points to purchase horses. Benton Harbor high school beat Elkhart 10 to 0 at Dunlaps Saturday afternoon. Dr John T Enos a dentist wh
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Sheriff Elliott
Sears Gardner
W. C. Elliott
Stockton
Kas
Lother
Elkhart
Benton Harbor High School
Elkhart Eleven
Challenge from Elkhart sparks town football showdown
Elkhart and Goshen athletic teams plan a Thanksgiving Day game at Dunlaps Park after Elkhart members issued a challenge. Manager Rossiter and Rollin Walters finalized telephone arrangements for the contest as Goshen moves toward practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Eleven
Dunnlaps Parks
Goshen and
Elkhart
Dunlaps Park
Rossiter
Rollin Walters
Goshen
Bremen fair dates and local happenings noted
The Bremen fair will run October 7 to 10 with a race program highlighted. Mr and Mrs John Lennon of Flora celebrate their 60th anniversary on November 3. Co A 21st Indiana Infantry later Iet heavy artillery to hold a reunion at La Grange October 16 and 17. Colonel Powell of Arm and Hammer Soda visits Goshen soon, currently in Columbia City. Cement orders flow from Elkhart to A B Lewis in Auburn. Fort Wayne Goshen survey confirms third line from Webster to Wolf Lake near Wawasee south of Cromwell by Sparta township Noble county. Engineer Bordner says construction will occur soon.
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Co. A
21St
Indiana Infantry
Iet
Heavy Artillery
la Grange
Powell
Goshen
Columbia City
Brumbaugh
Elkhart
A. Lewis
Auburn
Fort Wayne
Jeffersons Shine In Rip Van Winkle At Irwin Theatre
Thomas Jefferson and his celebrated company bring Rip Van Winkle to the Irwin stage tomorrow evening. The performance promises a large audience and stands as a major season event, with Jeffersons praised as leading figures in American theatrical lineage. Goshen is noted as the sole stop between Fort Wayne and Kalamazoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Washington Irving
Irwin
Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
Jeffersons
Goshen
Fort Wayne
Kalamazoo
Young Sandon Hercules Edward L Scott Preview Exhibition
Edward Leroy Scott, who calls himself the young Sandon Hercules, plans to showcase his powers before departing the city. He spent a Goshen winter, leaving several creditors mourning his exit.
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LaPorte Argue-Bulletin
Edward Leroy Scott
Sandon
Scott
Let the Little Light Shine Rally Speech Recap
Congressman A L Brick addressed Elkhart Republicans on Saturday night urging support with the refrain Let the little light shine. He referenced Speaker Henderson and his phrase claiming Lincoln and Grant were alike Republicans and ended with Boam I. Vote for me.
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A. L. Brick
Elkhart
Henderson
Lincoln
Grant
Boam
Elkhart Welcomes C G Conn After 8000 Mile Journey
Trumpet Notes band and many Elkhart residents met C G Conn in St Joseph to celebrate his return from an 8000 mile trip aboard the yacht Speedy. A 12 mile cruise accompanied the homecoming. The city also notes the upcoming marriage of Harry Green and Lara Logan at the bride’s parents home with close relatives invited.
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Elkhart
St. Joseph
C. G. Conn
Harry Green
Lara Logan
Hotel aide Martin Stroup found dead in Wolcottville
Martin V. Stroup who had assisted at Hotel Commercial in Wolcottville for six to eight months was found dead in his room Tuesday morning. Heart trouble was the primary cause of death. Notice to Democratic Dram Corps. All men are requested to meet at the club room at 6 20 o clock tonight and tomorrow night by order of Capt Will Books.
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Martin V. Stroup
Wolcottville
Democratic Dram Corps
Will Books
Smallpox Epidemic Strains Mishawaka Industry
Mishawaka faces a smallpox outbreak with 27 to 32 cases. Health officers enforce vaccination and mobility restrictions while the Woolen Mill, employing about 1,500, shuts due to many sore arms. Doctors warn the epidemic could worsen as winter approaches.
Ill and moved with news from Goshen area
Miss Fern Loutzenhiser slowly improves after a week of illness. Mr and Mrs Charles Herr moved to South Bend. Edward Steinmetz recovered from malaria to be up. Wanted driving horse for keeping apply at The Democrat office. R B Kelly left for Chicago to plan art study. Chimney work at Herr and Co book store. Harry Brooks promoted to Lansing division. John Heath back on Michigan Lake Shore engine after seven weeks. Beacon Lights society hosts 5:30 pm at Mrs D A Sanders home. Rocky Mountain Tea ads continue. C E society plans world trip with affordable round trip fare. Dr I J Becknell travels to Leesburg to bring William Hanter to Bowyer Becknell hospital. former Goshen resident.
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Edward Steinmetz
Democrat
Career advertisers listed from Goshen's 25 years past
The Democ rat notes 20 of about 25 advertisers from 25 years ago remain alive, with roughly a dozen still in business in Goshen. The list includes Zook Bros law and collections, several physicians, merchants, hats, hardware, groceries, and services. It also recalls a September 1877 Goshen fire department tournament with bands from nearby towns and 4,000 seats on Third Street.
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Democrat
Goshen
Zook Bros
Law and Collections
C. C. Gilmore
Lew Warner
H. D. Wilson
Stonex & Johnson
E. G. Chamberlain
H. A. Stonex
Dr. F. Herring
Geo. W. Schaefer
Goshen Iron Works
Thomas
Albright & Davis
Hawks Bros. & Co
Geo. Freese & Sons
John Kline
City Meat Market
Reith Bros
Chas
H. Pease
J. F. Hant & Co
Elkhart
C.A. Harper
Booth and Shoes
J. M. Dale
Mayberry & Co
J. N. Koontz
P. N. Reitzel
A. Elliott
A. Yeakel
Myron E. Cole
Newell & Vesey
Kolb & Gross
H. Bartlemay
Klein & Blender
Carmien Bros
Lizzie Frazier
Dr. Gee
Cleis
Fred Neff
John Gebhardt
C. C. Latta
News Depot
Leib Bros
Crary & McAlister
Milo
Hascall
A. A. Minnich
Warsaw
Wabash
Breman
South Bend
Ligonier
Bremen
Peru
Michigan City
Third Street
Jas. W.drake
George Hinderer
Harry Pratt
Indiana
King Ping Pong to Open Season with Forty in Cast
On Thursday evening the season's first musical comedy, King Ping Pong, will be presented with its own orchestra and a company of forty. Ticket prices align with regular house rates of 85 cents to $1. The chart will open Wednesday morning at Herr's book store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr’s Book Store
Waterford Judge to Move as Spring Improvements Begin
Probate Judge George W. Farrell plans many improvements to his Waterford residence in the coming spring and has been weighing the advisability of moving to a new place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Farrell
Waterford
Stores To Close For Jewish Holidays
The article notes stores will close as the Jewish holidays begin Wednesday evening at 5 o clock and continue until Friday evening at 5. Local businesses observe the sabbath and cease operations to honor the holy days.
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Grand Jury
Nancy E. Rosebrugh
Enos Rosebrugh
Gustav Ludwig
Albin Ludwig
W. A. Waikera
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Julius Oblis
Chicago and South Shore Railway Company
Indiana Railroad
Elliott
Perry L. Turner
Elk‘hart
Deal F. Sweat
Phonias W. Sweat
Alleg
Harry O. Green
Gohen
Securities
Sells Team
A. J. Miller
Will
John T. Enos
John Lenon
Flora
Edward Leroy Scott Agala
Dresch
M. E. Simmons
Dodge Manufacturing Company
Irene VanTassel
Miss Sherman
Harrison Township
Health Department
Fern Loutzenhiser
Charles Herr
R. B. Kelly
Herr and Co
Harry Brooks
Lansing
John Heath
Michigan
Beacon Lights Society
D. A. Sanders
South Sixth Street
Dwight H. Hawks
C. E. Society of the First Reformed Church
I. J. Becknell
Leesburg
William Hanter
Bowyer and Becknell Hospital
Becknell
Tleman
Rocky Mountain Tea
The
John Hull
Hull & Arnold
Constantine
Mich
Amasa Hascall
Hull
LeRoy
N. Y
Phoebe Ann Chamberlain
Hose Company No
H. A. Dewey
Ed Slaughter
A. H. Johnson
Frank Finney
Simpson
I. N. Longacre
Clinton Eberly
Hiram Cooper
Kansas
Myre
Eleazer Hawks
L. H. Noble
Methodist Church
Messrs. Hallenbeck
Cassidy
Presbyterian Church
John F. Tiedeman
Frederick Yeoman
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