Business College Closed Over Smallpox Fear
Dr. Thomas ordered the Elck hart Business College closed for two weeks after pupil Miss Mabel Berringer contracted smallpox. Berringer is confined on Marion street and the dormitory housing was fumigated. later Miss Heard left the city for home in Michigan. Authorities fear more cases in Goshen and extended the spring vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
City Board of Health
Elckhart Business College
Mabel Berringer
Miss Heard
Michigan
Goshen
Wanted His Face Made More Natural
A rural customer sent a humorous letter to photographer G. S. Boice after viewing proofs. He asked to alter facial lines and mouth to look more natural and stated if changes could be made the pictures should be finished, and if not, re-shoots would be preferred. He added that his wife’s face would be satisfactory if the proofs were completed as shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boice
G. S. Boice
So-an-So
P. S
City court house cost debate suits Elkhart needs
The Nappanee News urges Elkhart to honestly assess if it can raise funds to build a new county court house that meets future needs. It argues removal to the city would require several hundred thousand dollars for furnishings, making the prospect remote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ciy
Nappanee News
Middleton Court Delays Case and Dismissals Reported
The Middleton case went over to Monday with adjournment noted as a suit for support filed by Frances Viola Melcher against Thaddeus Melcher in circuit court alleging desertion. Thaddeus was acquitted earlier today on a wife desertion charge in city court. Separate notices include the dismissal of Mrs. Hannah Miller versus John F. Kiefer as guardian and various property transfers in Goshen, Union, and Middlebury townships totaling thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Viola Melcher
Thaddeus
Melcher
P. L. Turner
Raymer
Attourney J. H
Hannah Miller
John F. Kiefer
Henry Laetsnyder
State appeals assault conviction of Mary Rohrer
The case of the state against Mary Rohrer, who was found guilty of assaulting Naggie Moss, has been appealed to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rohrer
Naggie Moss
Incorrigible Shaum youths face House of Correction request
Louis Shaum age 13 and John Shaum age 19 of Walarusa are described as incorrigible and a court petition asks sending them to the House of Correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
John Shaum
Walarusa
House of Correction
Middleton's Trespass Case Prolonged In Circuit Court
The trial of Henry A. Middleton ex superintendent of Western Rubber for trespass unfolds with bitter disputing between defense attorney James S. Wedge and prosecutors Lou W. Vail and B. F. Deahl. At 2:50 p.m. the state rested and Judge Ferrall paused for Sunday adjournment toward LaGrange, adjourning until Monday with jurors separated and tight orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Middleton
Western Rubber Company
James S. Wedge
Lou W. Vail
B. F. Deahl
Ferrall
LaGrange
Dodge Files Ejectment Against James Layton
Henry C. Dodge files ejectment in circuit court claiming possession of an Elkhart residence from James Layton. He seeks $200 damages for retained possession and seeks judgment ejecting Layton. Layton is a son of Mrs. Congdon, linked to a noted prior case involving Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Henry C. Dodge
James Layton
Elkhart
Layton
Congdon
Skinner Named Estate Administrator for Walter Francis
Earnest A. Skinner appointed administrator of Walter Francis estate with $25 bond. Sureties listed are E. A. Skinner Louis M. Simpson and Charles E. Walley. Estate value stated as $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earnest A. Skinner
Walter Francis
E. A. Skinner
Louis M. Simpson
Charles E. Walley
Court House Janitor Change Noted in April Session
Jason Ramby selected to succeed John L. Warden as court house janitor. Record of appointment not yet filed. No architect hired for courthouse improvements. Commissioners to decide at April regular session. Negotiations ongoing with several candidates.
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the Auditor
Jason Ramby
John L. Warden
Court House
Inmate Transfer Details at County Farm Property
An invoice was completed yesterday afternoon. The superintendent reports the warden now runs the infirmary and takes forty eight patients under his charge at the institution.
Deputy Sheriff Takes Miss Hermance to Longcliff Asylum
Deputy Sheriff Chatten departed this morning for Longcliff with Miss Mabel Hermance of Bristol, who was declared insane some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatten
L Longcliff
Mabel Hermance
Bristol
Useless Expenditure on Court House Improvements
The Bristol Banner urges Goshenites and Elkhart papers to oppose a proposed half timbered expense of 50000 for courthouse improvements. It argues the project would strain county debt and tax burdens while preserving control of court business for Goshen interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Banner
Elkhart
Court House
Goshenites
General Leonard sails for Mindanao as military governor
Boston reports General Leonard sails for Mindanao this morning via the Mediterranean. He will visit British and allied posts in Egypt Indian and the straits settlement before assuming military governance of Mindanao. President Roosevelt sends a telegram wishing him bon voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Leonard
Mindanao
Mediterranean
Egypt
Bloody Strike Riot Report in St Petersburg
Rioting linked to the Statens strike in the rural mountains escalated as troops were deployed to restore order. Authorities report twenty eight rioters killed and fifty wounded in the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Statens Are
Lowell Mills Stay Closed Amid Textile Strike Move
Lowell Massachusetts March 28. Mills affected and textile union workers decide not to open Monday morning. Agents describe the action as to avoid a clash with strikers not a lockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Textile Union Workers
Wealthy Bride Weds in Small London Ceremony
Earl Roseberry's daughter Sybill married Charles Grant in a private London ceremony today. Only eight guests attended as the bride, noted for vast wealth, tied the knot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Earl Roseberry
Sybill
Charles Grant
Kasserine Woman Recovers After Arm Injury
The kasserine who broke her arm Friday passed a good night with only a slight temperature rise. Her Majesty's physicians expect a normal recovery from the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Her Majesty
Remains of Mrs. Sarah Lake Brought to Grace Lawn
The body of Mrs. Sarah Lake who died in Albany New York last Tuesday was brought to Elkhart yesterday and taken to Grace Lawn cemetery. Rev Ogilvie conducted brief services at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lawn
Sarah Lake
Albany
N. Y
Elkhart
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Ogilvie
Charter Granted to St Joseph Valley Traction Co
A charter was issued today to the St Joseph Valley Traction Co. for establishing transportation operations in the region. The action formalizes the company’s corporate status and authorizes its business activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
ST. Joseph Valley Traction CO
St. Aecere Vale
Water power plan eyed for Elkhart city power plant
Walter Brown returns to Elkhart and confirms use of hydraulics for electricity with outside capital ready to back a second plant. He says current Hen Island dam will not supply power for at least a year while plans develop for public reveal and rapid use of hydraulics for power generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Elkhart
Brown
Hen Island
Toledo-Chicago Line Files Incorporation in Indiana
Indianapolis Ind March 27 The Toledo and Chicago Interurban Railway Company filed articles of incorporation with capital stock listed at 500000. Directors include Frederick B Perkins Frank E Seagrave Charles W Ryan Arthur B Shepard Frank L Welsheimer Rod dell D Murray and Edward B Johns Also J J and J H Rowe of Auburn filed the articles detailing a proposed route through De Kalb Steuben Allen Elkhart Noble Kosciusko and other counties toward Syracuse Fish Lake and Turkey Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Toledo & Chicago Interurban Railway Company
State House
Frederick B. Perkins
Frank E. Seagrave
Charles W. Ryan
Arthur B. Shepard
Frank L. Welsheimer
Roddell D. Murray
Edward B. Johns
DeKalb County
Indiana
DeKalb
Steuben
Allen, Elkhart
Kosciusko Counties
Butler
Waterloo
Auburn
Garrett
Altoona
Hamilton
Steuben County
Huntertown
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Avilla
Kendallville
Albion
Ligonier
Noble County
Goshen
Elkhart County
Syracuse
Kosciusko County
Fish Lake
Turkey Lake
Fulkerson Wins Four Thousand Dollar Verdict
Fremont Fulkerson defeated the Elkhart Paper Company in a circuit court verdict for 4000 dollars. The trial centered on power usage disputes during low water stages of 95 and 98, with jury answers on five interrogatories all in favor of the plaintiff. Attorneys A. E. Darling and Deah & Deahl represented Fulkerson, Van Fleet & Van Fleet for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Fulkerson
Elkhart Paper Company
Elkhart
Fulkerson
A. E. Darling
Deah & Deahl
van Fleet
Elkhart Electric Company
County selects John Warden to succeed late farm superintendent
County commissioners name John L. Warden to replace Charles S. McFillen as farm superintendent. He will serve the unexpired term through August 31, 1903 and an additional two years to 1905 under state law. Janitor vacancy at courthouse filled by Samuel Sargeant. The farm head earns 600 dollars yearly plus living expenses. the janitor role also pays 600 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ll. Warden
Charles S. McFillen
Warden
McFillen
Court House
Samuel Sargeant
City to Name Rev Theodore Claus in Charge
City officials announce Reverend Theodore Claus will be in charge of a local church program. The appointment aims to guide community outreach and religious services in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fc Rev
Theodore “Claus
Burdick Divorce Inquest Delayed As Witness Testifies
In Buffalo a crowded inquest into the Burdick divorce case opened with Rev. Powers testifying about Burdick discussing domestic troubles. He said Pennell warned of trouble if the divorce fight continued and Burdick threatened to publish Pennell letters. Carroll Burdick was recalled after the minister's testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdick
Buffalo
N.Y
Powers
the Messiah Church
Hull
Pennell
Hult
Street Car Strikes in Seattle Tie Up City Transit
Eight hundred street car motormen and conductors strike in Seattle paralyzing all street car service. Strikers patrol to deter sympathizers from causing damage as the company plans to seek a federal court injunction today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Noted Rabbi in Critical Condition
New York report says Rabbi Gottheil pastor of the Temple Emanuel and leader of the Hebrew sect in America is in critical condition. He has suffered stomach trouble for several days and yesterday lapsed into unconsciousness which continues this morning.
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New York
Mar
Gottheil
Temple Emanuel
America
Spanish Finance Minister resigns amid cabinet crisis
Madrid reports Villaverde the minister of finance has resigned over inability to approve large expenditures demanded by other portfolios. The move precipitates the long expected cabinet crisis and reshaping of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Villaverde
Divorce suit filed by Nettie Hostetter vs Roy Hostetter
Attorney Deahl & Deahl represent Nettie B H Hostetter in a circuit court divorce action alleging abandonment non support cruel and inhuman treatment. The complaint accuses the defendant of associating with women of repute and using foul language. Plaintiff seeks dissolution of marriage.
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Deahl
Nettie BH. Hostetter
Circuit‘ ‘Court
Roy Hostetter
Repute
Osceola Notes and Local Greetings
Osceola News records social visits and small events. Mr and Mrs George Cassiday of South Bend attended Mrs George Horein's funeral Sunday. Various residents host friends dine and travel to Mishawaka Chicago Muskegon and Grand Rapids on weekly forays and visits.
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George Cassiday
South Bend
George Horein
Jacob Martin
Walkhart
Milo Hose
Illinois
Herbert Beal
River Park
John Wenger
Milton Burker
Dr. Proudfit
Kings Heralds
Warren Woodard
M. Curtis
L. Crull
Marcellus
Mich
Aggie Richardson
H. F. Curtis
Ethel Ocker
H. F
Curtis
Emily. Crooks
Mishawaka
E. M. Land
Fred Muse
Chicago
George Thompson
Howard
Muskegon
Grand Rapids
Wm. Pontius
A. H. Wheeler
W. C. Crull
Ned
John Boles
J. M. Adams
Beatrice Herron
Sherm Henderson
Jacob Ebie
Alma
Ohio
Miss Glassgow
Elkhart
Rebecca J
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Nearby Townships
William T Theis and wife transfer part of Elkhart lots to Reuben L and Lizzie Lockwood for 2000 dollars. Willard L Butrick and wife sell land in Osolo township to Eli gee Coleman. A A Stutsman and wife transfer land in Jefferson township to Jacob Bebley for 1000 dollars. Jacob Bebley and wife to Jesse A Stutsman land in Clinton township for 1000 dollars. Ezra Eyer to Abraham Bauer land in Olive township for 100 dollars. Philip J Horein and wife to Catherine Fuller part of an Elkhart lot for 1400 dollars. Mary M Yoder and Abraham B her husband to Frederick C Ehret and Cornelia his wife, lot in Wakarusa. Caroline E B Congdon to Elias Church land in Rose Eve and York townships for 1 0 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stauffer
Lydia A. Shaffer
Elkhart
Samuel
Shafer
Samuel Pletcher
Harrison Township
Jacob Ss. Stutsman
Ellen and
Warren
Burns
William O. Vallette
Goshen
Rebecca A. Hewitt
Charles
Morris Rader
Mary E
Elkhart Township
Effie McCumsey
Cora A. Peffley
Waterford
Eli Conley
I. A. Rice
John V. Soarer
George W. Soarer
Olive Township
Benjam E. Homey
Fredear G. Fried
Ira M. Yoder
Ira Yoder
Anette
Adam M
Susan Yoder Issa Coder
Henry W. Hixon
Fred Soo
Middlebury
Grant Church
Gustave Neek
Charles Eisenbeiss
Earl DeCamp
Concord Township
William T. Theis
Reuben L
Lizzie Lockwood
Willard L. Butrick
Eligee Coleman
Osolo
A. A. Stutsman
Jacob Bebley
Jefferson Township
Jesse A. Stutsman
Clinton Township
Ezra Eyer
Abraham Bauer
Philip J. Ho
Millionaire Packer and Soap Maker Fairbanks Dies in Chicago
Chicago March 27 Famous millionaire packaging and soap magnate K F Fairbanks died at his residence after an illness of more than a year. He was 73 and a longtime Chicago resident. He leaves seven children.
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Chicago
WN. K.fairbanks
Butoh
Old Hutch
Esperar
Fairbanks
Not Quite What He Meant
Fragmentary note hints at a misheard remark about a man who found delight in warm feelings and gentle talk, recalling an old spinster and a pen name.
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Business College
Middleton
Byer
Silas’ Rageer
Aura “Warner
Harvey Smeltzer
Joseph Stump
Carl C. Whitehead
Union Township
Joseph Brundige
Henry S.sarber
Rosetta Gaushorn
Calvin Shearer
Elias and
Fannie Leonard
Cleveland Township
John Ruby
Joseph
Kensigner
Locke Township
Kias E. Church
Matilda Thompson
Samuel Parker
Alfred Haines
Helen Billington
B. F. Freeland
Fama
Bristol Banner of Court
Gen. Leonard
Cleveland, O
Bedford
Garrettsville
Cleveland
South Pend
la Grange
Flirtart
Toledo-Chicago
J. A. Rice
Eli-Contey
Evangelical Church
Charles Smeltzer
Edward J. Butts
Chas. Smeltzer
Amelia Painter
Ann E
Kenney
Washington
Carrie
Merriman
Mary
Katie Le _ Johnson
Wurster
Thomas T. Prickett
Amanda
B. Pitman
Locke Town
Ayer
J. C. Ayer CO
Osceola
Milionaire
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