Bowes Sues Estate Over Swift Lane Homestead Claim
Elizabeth Bowes seeks $10,000 from the estate of Augusta Swift Lane claiming entitlement to the old Swift homestead as consideration for years of service to Emeline Swift and Mrs Lane. Milton A. Ulery administers. Goshen’s L W Vail and Chamberlain Tarver handle the case amid anticipated litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosden
Elizabeth Bowes
Augusta Swift Lane
Milton A. Ulery
Hon. L., W. Vail
Goshen
Chamberlain & Tarver
Appomatox
Elizbeth Bowes
Dean Swift
Eameline Swift
Ms. Asne
Miss Bowes
Isis
Farsher
de- Sendent
Want New Bridges In The County
County petitions filed with Auditor Berkey call for two new bridges. A bridge over the Birkhart river on the old Groves site in Concord township is proposed with 7500 cost supported by Wm J Bensecker and 100 others. A Yellow Creek bridge on the road between Harrison Centre and Wakarusa is expected to cost about 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audhor Berkey
Birkhart River
Old Groves
Concord Township
Ancient and Morain
Wm. Jd. Bensecker
David Gorsuch
Harrison Township
Yellow Creek
Harrison Centre
Wakarusa
Govertime at Shiloh Post Camp Fire Evening
Twe members of Shiloh Poss and ladies of the W R O gave a camp fire in their hall Saturday night largely attended by delegations from South Bend who arrived on the 8:90 car and marched to the hall headed by a martial band. An excellent program of singing instrumental music and speaking was carried out followed by light refreshments. The visitors returned on the last car reporting a pleasant and profitable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
South Bend
Kinarea Spirits and Partners Form Pasadena Law and Real Estate Firm
Judge J. D. Osborne and John Weyer have formed a law and real estate partnership in Pasadena. Georg Earle, seven months and nineteen days old, child of Mr and Mrs D. Tavernisr, died Saturday night of pneumonia. Funeral was held today at 1 30 PM, burial at Piersant Plain's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinarea Spirits
J. D. Osborne
Clicut Court
This County
John Weyer
California
Goshen
Law End
Pasadena
Georg Earle
Iluya
Ire
Pheres D. Tavernisr
Piessant Plain
Woman seeks release of jailed husband in chloroform case
Mrs. William Emrick visited the jail and asked to see her husband bound at $1000 on charges of administering chloroform with intent to kill. She offered not to prosecute if he stays away, while officials noted his apparent innocence and sympathy from neighbors. Goshen bail decision pending. Judge Blake can adjust bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Emrick
Supt
Braden
Emrick
Hmrickx
Goshen
Blake
Near miss on electric car averts disaster at Yellow Creek
A crowded electric car nearly derailed on a Yellow Creek grade after a gear casing fell. The motorman applied brakes before the bridge, stopping the car mid span and preventing possible fatalities as a few factors aligned to avert disaster.
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St Goshen
Yellow Creek
Gashen
Thieves Strip Island Park of Electric Wire
Thieves stole all electric light wire from Island Park, causing $100 in losses to Home Electric Light Power Co. Copper No 6 wire from bridge to park was taken. Ladders used, no climbers. park to be rewired at once and precautions tightened. Detectives to pursue thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Park
Home Electric Light & Power Company
Barron
Farmer Rufus Berringer Hurt In Barn Fall Near Elkhart
Rufus Berringer a prominent farmer five miles west of Elkhart was injured last night after falling through a loft hole in his barn striking timber. He sustained two broken ribs and remained unconscious until family members, worried by his absence, found him. He is in great pain but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Berringer
Elkhart
Paternity Case Sees Defendant Jailed for Bond Default
Charles Blinder remains in jail after failing to post £590 bond to assure his appearance in a paternity proceeding brought by Minnis Gilbert. The case involves the Gilbert girl who rose to prominence in Goshen by accusing Abe Peck, a Goshen bartender, of giving beer to several girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Blinder
Minnis Gilbert
Gilbert
Goshen
Abe Peck
Curtis Lyons Nuptials Tie Lyons And Curtis Pair
Mr Hurbey Lyons married Miss Iva Curtis at 2 30 pm by Rev J W Eby at his home They will reside at 319 North Second Street in this city Formerly of Sailor Michigan The March death tally in Mikhart County reports 51 deaths and an average rate of 13 6 per thousand With 16 in Elkhart 11 in Goshen and several infant deaths including under one year and ages two to five and sixty five plus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikhart
Elkhart County
Elkhart
Goshen
Elkhari
Populists Nominate Wiley for Congress in Thirteenth District
Populists held their Knox convention naming Harvey F. Wiley of Pulaski for congress and selecting John G. Maughermar of South Bend as national elector with A. L. D. Grindle reappointed district chairman. E. A. Mitchell was secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Congressional District
Knox
Harvey
Wiley
Pulaski County
Cincinnati
John G. Maughermar
South Bend
A. L. D. Grindle
KR. S. Rogers
Winamac
A. L.D. Grindle
Thirteenth
E. A. Mitchell
Omaha
St. Louis
A.L. D. Grindle
A. Mitchell
Pish Poacher Arrested In Goshen Seining Case
Sunday James M. Gowing and Constable Heath of Goshen arrested Frank Wogeman for seining fish. At Justice Young in Goshen he was fined and costs totaling 44 dollars. He went to jail. Pat Kelly was fined 18 dollars for public intoxication and jailed. Game Warden Gowing reports two men fled toward Ligonier from Syracuse with 400 pounds of illegally taken fish. he continues pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Gowing
Heath
Goshen
Frank Wogeman
Justice Young
Pat Kelly
Gowing
Ligonier
Syracuse
Nonresident fishing allowed in Michigan under limits
Michigan residents and non residents faced limits on taking fish from the state. Grant Maree, a Michigan game warden, said non residents may transport legally caught fish to their homes except for stocked trout salmon landlocked salmon and California trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Lakes
Michigan
South Bend Tribune
Grant N. Maree
Michigan Game Warden
California
Will of Viola Vose Bequest to Grace Lawn in Knights hands
The will of Viola Vose filed in the county clerk’s office distributes a granite mausoleum project of 5000 dollars at Grace Lawn cemetery with 200 dollars annually for upkeep placed with Elkhart lodge No. 75 Knights of Pythias. Vera Jacobson and Elizabeth Peterson receive 50 dollars each, Vasco Talbot 25, Killen Knepper receives the State street house and lot and personal items including a sealskin cloak and jewelry. Roy Stanton of St Paul inherits the late husband Daniel Vose’s gold watch and additional bank and mortgage assets totaling about 6000 dollars. The will was dated November 28, 1899. Cyrus Seller named executor, with fiduciary duties assigned to Jacob Jacobson and bond of 12000 dollars.
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Viola Vose
Elkhart
Grace Lawn
Elkhart Lodge No. 75
Knights of Pythias
Jane Jacobson
Elizabeth Peterson
Enstable Building, Loan and Savings Association
Cyrus Seller
Jacob Jacobson
Robbery at Swinehart's grocery area reported
Mrs. John Zeitler lost 1, a hundred dollars in bills, 22 silver dollars, a gold watch, and five silver watches from a locked chest in her hallway apartment. A Truth reporter noted skeleton-key style access with no forced doors. Estimated loss about 3250 with no leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zeitler
Swinehart’s
South Bend
Dodge Backers Rally in Elkhart County for Governor Race
In Indianapolis on April 25 Elkhart County workers rallied behind James S. Dodge for governor, forming a strong delegation and pressing for his nomination. The Thirteenth district named resolutions and credentials committees, while South Bend delegates hinted at possible Griffiths support. Ex congressman Royse was chosen for the resolutions committee amid Porto Rico debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truth
Indianapolis
Ind
Thirteenth District
State House
L. W. Rouse
Kosciusko County
Edward Nicar
St. Joseph County
John W. Parke
Marshall County
N.L. Kasiek
Fulton County
O. W. Riddick
Pulaski County
H. K E. Johnson
Starke County
Hikhart County
M. A. Demarest
Hilkhart
Elkhart County
George H. Fister
Elkhart
Dodge
Bassen
Hlkhart
James S. Dodge
Elkaort County
Beavery
L. W. Vail
Orville
Chamberlain
Perry L. Turner
Charles W. Miller
Louis A. Dannert
Goshen
Old Hall
Paria
Griffiths
South Bend
Eset
Porto Rico
Royse
Committee On
A Few Of Many Reasons Nominees Fit Elkhart Council
The text praises several Elkhart nominees as eminently qualified, experienced, and unbiased. It asserts they are long term residents, trusted by citizens, and capable of economical city administration. It notes they belong to fraternal groups and know parliamentary law, claiming business interests will not bias them in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Cconiigil
Luther Swinehart Plans Farm Summer Return to Health
Luther Swinehart will spend the summer on the Washington township farm where he grew up. He is regaining health through work such as chopping wood and plowing and now weighs 195 pounds, aiming for 200 by season’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Luther Swinehart
Washington Township
Swinehart
Youngster With Spunk Receives Arm Dislocation Aid
The 14-year-old son of Henry Trim mer of Elkhart township dislocated his left shoulder yesterday while two miles from home. He walked back and was taken to Goshen for surgical care. Drs Red Bros and A J Irwin reduced the dislocation under chloroform. Syringes Suapansery Supporters and Hot Water Bugs advertised by Rushton’s Drug Store. 428 wl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Trimmer
Elkhart Township
Goshen
Red Bros
A. J. Irwin
Laying of Lands for Power Line Across Bango Township
An instrument of appropriation filed for land owned by Jacob Heanley by St. Joseph and Elkhart Power Co. O D Sherwin prepares abstracts of lands on both sides of the St Joe river across Bango township for the Elkhart and South Bend Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Heanley
St. Joseph & Elkhart Power Co
O. D. Sherwin
St. Joe River
Bango Township
Elkhart and South Bend Power Company
Eye Removed To Save Life Of Auburn Child
Right eye of Miss Pauline Hilison of Auburn Indiana was removed at Bilkhart city hospital by Dr Buchtel this morning. The case was severe and the doctors believed the operation saved the child’s life. The patient returned home this afternoon and is expected to recover rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Pauline Hilison
Auburn
Ind
Bilkhart City Hospital
Buchtel
Goshen Wedding Ties Charles W May and Jans A Small
Charles W May of Bristol and Jans A Small of Jersey City wed in Goshen. The ceremony, judged valid by Justice Young, married the couple as they traveled by interurban car to Eik hars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Charles W. May
Bristol
Jans A. Small
Jersey City
New Jersey
Justice Young
Eikhars
Kendallville Musicians Reorganize With New Instruments
Elroy Shauck and Cosper Weittera of Kendallville visited yesterday to purchase instruments for the city's reorganized 63nd organization of musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Shauck
Cosper Weittera
Kendallville
O. G
Milford Teamster's Wagon Crash Kills Youngest Son
William Beatty of Milford drove a wagon with two sons beside him when the hold back straps loosened and the wagon hit the horse on a steep grade. The younger boy, five, suffered three broken ribs and severe internal injuries that are fatal. The older boy, seven, was kicked in the head and face but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beatty
Milford
Married Last Night Near Bristol and Elkhart
Mr John Rice of near Bristol wed Miss Jennie Lake of Elkhart at Francis Light’s home two and a half miles east of Elkhart. Rev RR Rice of the English Lutheran church officiated. Only relatives and friends attended followed by a fine supper. The couple will reside in Cass county Michigan near Bristol. Mrs Rine is well known in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Bristol
Jennie Lake ofEilkhart
Francis Light
Elkhart
R. Rice
English Lutheran Church
Cass County
Michigan
Rine
Gowing on a Hot Trail and Local Death News
Fish Commissioner Gowing and Prosecutor Sims pursued violators in Ligonier for bass fish offenses. Levi Arnold, a Jackson township pioneer, dies at 73 near New Paris after brief illness and heavy wealth. Hiram Stettler, Benton farmer and stock raiser, dies near Benton. Benjamin F. Cathcart, 80, pioneer fruit grower, dies near Bristol. A 1 year old granddaughter dies of measles in Jefferson township. funeral at Iuth eran church with Rev. A B Meraugh.
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Gowing
Sims
Ligonier
Levi Arnold
Jackson Township
New Paris
Arnold
El&hart County
Samuel Dilman
Jefferson Township
Iutheran Church
Dunlaps
A. 8
Meraugh
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Here
Indiana
Hii Davis
John Geitler
Democratic Councilmark
Suapansery
Rushton’s Drug Store
the Temple OF Justice
Milford Y
Hiram Stettler
Benton Township
Benjamin F. Cathcart
Royal Cathcart
Thomas Jd. Wolfe
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