Judge Ferrall Confirms Johnson Partition In Elkhart
Thursday’s Daily reports Judge Ferrall overruled objections to the commissioners report on the real estate of the late Guy C. Johnson Elkhart. The court wired the Main street frontage into two lots the McKean heirs receive the south alley and the Brumbaughs the north lot. The McKean lot valued an extra 1000 dollars while Brumbaughs claim it should be 3000 more. Perry L. Turner represents McKean William B. Hile for Brumbaughs. About ten witnesses testified with D M Best supporting the Brumbaughs estimate. Judge Ferrall sustained the commissioners report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
Elkhart
C. J. Gillette
Samuel Moyer
Frederick Young
Johnson
Main Street
Elkhart City
Kit McKean
Brumbaugh
McKean
Perry L. Turner
William B. Hile
Court Notes in Fulkerson vs Elkhart Paper Co Damages
Attorneys Vanfleet and Vanfleet filed a motion for a new trial in the case Fremont Fulkerson v Elkhart Paper Co The petit jury on March 26 awarded the plaintiff 4000 dollars The report also lists marriage licenses for William Wolgamood 20 and Wilda S Smith 19 both of Elkhart with parents consent and Charles S Hitch cock 45 and Lela L Hart 31 of White Pigeon Michigan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanfleet & Vanfleet
Fremont Fulkerson
Elkhart Paper Company
William Wolgamood
Wilda S. Smith
Elkhart
Charles S. Hitchcock
Lela L. Hart
White Pigeon, Mich
Divorce Granted in Elkhart Case Abandonment Adultery
Judge Ferrall grants Christian Longacher a divorce from Mary I. Longacher on abandonment and adultery. Plaintiff from Elkhart represented by Arthur Darling. Defendant defaulted and is now at Decatur, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
Christian Longacher
Mary I. Longacher
Elkhart
Arthur Darling
Decatur
Ind
Incorrigible Elk Heart Boy Given Suspended Sentence
Daniel Esher aged 13, described as an Elk heart incorrigible, received a suspended sentence from Judge Fergall. Jesse Long, another incorrigible with an affidavit filed, escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Esher
Elkhart
Fergall
Jesse Long
Marriage license sought by Enos Erwin and Alta May Goins
An application for a marriage license was filed today by Enos Erwin aged 25 and Alta May Goins colored of Elkhart. The unsatisfactory replies by the bride to questions caused the license to be refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Erwin
Alta May Goins
Elkhart
Huff brothers reach compromise in support case and school dispute
John C. Huff of Elkhart was jailed for failing to pay $181 in wife support but released after his brother J. K. Huff arranged a compromise for $125. The Wakarusa school dispute ends after two years. the board will draw $1,117 from the treasurer and pay teachers $1,426.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Huff
Elkhart
J. K. Huff
Wakarusa
Real estate transfers in Elkhart and surrounding townships
A string of property transfers recorded in Elkhart and nearby townships. Purchasers include Anna Hudson, Briggsdale Improvement Company, William Paul, Libbie Rush, Andrew J. Stoner, Elkhart Improvement Company, Frank Brumbaugh, Lyberig Symensma, Edward Church, Milo Yoder, and John A. Bentrager. Lots and parcels bought across Elkhart Middlebury Concord Harrison Washington, with prices from 25 to 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hudson
William L. ,Martin
Elkhart
Briggsdale Improvement Company
Frank W. Wickwire
William J. Schult
John Schroeder
Concord Township
Libbie Rush
William F. Holderman
Andrew J. Stoner
Sarah J. Beyea
Washington Township
Elkhart Improvement Company
William L. Sipe
Property transfers in Elkhart and surrounding townships
A series of land and lot transfers reported across Goshen Elkhart and nearby townships include Equitable Building and Loan Association to Martin Held for a lot in Goshen $800 Catherine Clark heirs to Kathleen Clark land in Jackson and Elkhart townships $6900 City National Bank to Margaret Swartzlander lot in Goshen $925 Lugena Elliott to Levi Ash land in Middlebury township $1200 William H Brusman to Oliver and Alice Brusman part of land in Osolo township $1 Nancy J Bickel to Maud Kurtz lot in Millersburg $150 Mary A Thomas to Maria D Kesler lots in Elkhart $1300 Eli F Coleman to Willard F Butrick part of land in Osolo township $2000 Laura Anglemeyer to Jacob Stryder land in Union township $1980 John A Lower to Joseph Yoder land in Elkhart $1800 Equitable Building and Loan Association to Edward J Fnhout part of lot in Bristol $2000 John E Carmen to Benjamin Stutsman land in Osolo township $2500 Charles Hatfield to Hugh B Corbett part of lot in Elkhart $1000 Purt estate to Canada Fuller part of lot in Goshen $850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Township
Equitable” “Building and Loan’ Association
Martin Held
Goshen
Daniel M. Bechtel
Catherine Clark
Jackson Township
Elkhart Township
Edward C. Huff
City National Bank
Margaret Swartzlander
Lugena Elliott
Levi &. Ash
Middlebury Township
William H. Brusman
Oliver F
Alice Brusman
Osolo Township
Oliver P. Brusman
Nancy J. Bickel
Maud Kurtz
Millersburg
Mary A. Thomas
Maria D. Kessler
Elkhart
Eli F. Coleman
Willard F. Butrick
Laura Anglemeyer
Jacob Stryder
Union Township
John A. Lower
Joseph Yoder
Equitable Building
Edward J. Finehout
Bristol
John E. Carmen
Benjamin Stutsman
Charles Hatfield
Hugh EB. Corbett
Purt
Canada Fuller
Community Notes on Property Work and Socials
Stewart Gardiner prepares lumber haul for a new house project while George Krouse upgrades the Borne house he bought. R A Fisher starts a five to six acre strawberry patch on his fruit farm and Willy Fisher sells a fine horse. Royal Warner visits relatives, and the Patrician siege social at Dr Planck’s home is deemed a success with next at Elias W Rinehart’s. Maud Krouse of Cassopolis visits her parents in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Gardiner
George Krouse
R. A. Fisher
Willy Fisher
Royal Warner
Dr. Planck
Grander
Ind
Samantha Luse
Eva
Elkhart
Jasper Ross
John Roberts
Adamsville
Sailor Today
Catholics Plan Changes For Church Education
Washington April 23 archbishops of the Catholic church in the United States begin work on revising the Sunday school catechism and expanding education for Indians while preserving immigrant faith. Cardinal Gibbons will lay the cornerstone of the Apostolic mission house this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Cariinal Gibbons
Apostolic Mission House
Brave Captain Saves Friesland From Fire at Sea
The American liner Friesland arriving from Philadelphia escaped disaster after a highly inflammable cargo ignited three days out. Captain A. P. Feld, alone, entered the smoky hold and urged volunteers. after forty minutes the crew extinguished the blaze. Passengers remained unaware until the danger ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Friesland
Philadelphia
A. P. Feld
King Edward Arrives Aboard Royal Yacht in Naples
King Edward arrived in Naples aboard the royal yacht to a 101 gun salute by the Italian Mediterranean squadron. About 300000 people gathered along the harbor to view the scene. Officials say the king looks well but needs rest and he asked that there be no naval review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Edward
Poison in breakfast food shocks Pensacola man
Reoland Morgan formerly of Elgin Illinois received breakfast food by mail on Monday and died within an hour after eating less than a spoonful. Analysis revealed half an ounce of strychnine in the package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fila
Reoland Morgan
Elgin
Ill
Indiana Jockey Ted Sloan’s Wife Struck by Typhoid
Paris reports Ted Sloan’s wife is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Only close friends know the jockey, famed for his triumphs, married a Parisian woman nearly two years ago, adding a personal note to his public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Paris
Ted Sloan
Vider
Carnegie library gains elegant interior and grounds upgrades
The Daily notes major interior refinishing at the Carnegie library with fourteen polished imitation marble columns and a skylit stained glass dome. Exterior lawn leveling and a new stone walk precede sodding as Elkhart prepares a prideful public building. Also recalls the late Mr. Hubbell 44 born 1859 Huntington County Indiana notable for law politics and a California state legislator bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Elkhart
Hubbell
Huntington County
Indiana’ University
Bristol’ Schools
State Senate
California
Cora E. Congdon
Europe
Milburn
Sacramento
Elkhart Uniform Rank Joins Knights of Pythias
Elkhart Company No. 18 Uniform Rank was inducted by South Bend Company No. 21 under Major Wiedner of Goshen. Exemplar work covered 23 members. total local unit to about 40. Attendees from Goshen and Mishawaka. officers listed. Banquet at Transfer Cafe followed. South Bend and Mishawaka delegates returned by interurban car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Company No. 18
Knights of Pythias
South Bend Company No. 21
Major Wiedner
Goshen
Uniform Bank
South Bend
Mishawaka
W. C. Davis
Harry Love
Leutenant
I. C. Crissinger
G. Troyer
Steven B. Carpenter
Clem Kirkwood
William Christman
Marion Street
Local Wedding Unites Paul Mitchell and Fern Detrick
Rev. L J Bicknell marries Paul Mitchell and Fern Detrick at the bride’s Willowdale home. The groom, a railroad man from Bellefontaine Ohio, will reside with the bride’s parents for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L J. Bicknell
Paul Mitchell
Fern Detrick
Willowdale
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Elkhartans Revenge on Dog Thief
Peter Yoder of near Wakarusa went to Elkhart after two locals abducted his family dog in a moment of anger toward his son. He tracked them down and recovered the dog promptly with no trouble.
Freak Musical Apparatus At Lake View Hotel
F B Gillespie of this city will entertain guests at Lake View Hotel Lake Wawasee this summer with a freak musical apparatus. He plays the bass drum snare drum and violin simultaneously. B Estep will run the Lake View this summer. The device is thoroughly remodeled and refurnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. BE. Gillespie
Lake View
Lake Wawasee
B. Estep
Receiver Ordered to Pay Attorney Turner’s $471.98 Bill
In the case of Edmund R. Kerstetter et al. v Elkhart National Bank et al a decree by Judge Ferrall requires the receiver to settle Attorney P. L. Turner’s bill totaling $471.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund R. Kerstetter
the Elkhart National Bank
Ferrall
P. L. Turner
Turner sues Moyers in Elkhart for 250 dollar note
P. L. Turner of Kendallville sues Al phen A. Moyer and William A. Moyer of Elkhart on a promissory note asking judgment for 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Turner
Flint & Walling Company
Kendallville
Alphen A. Moyer
William A. Moyer
Elkhart
Thompson suit heard today before Special Judge Davis
The case of William L. Thompson against Himer HB Thompson over an estate is being heard today before Special Judge Davis. Diette Irwin-Parfitt was divorced from William Parfitt, given custody of daughter Katharine, and awarded $500 alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Thompson
Himer HB. Thompson
Davis
Diette Irwin-Parfitt
William Parfitt
Katharine
Arisman Divorce Granted in Goshen Court
George Arisman was granted a divorce from Pearl Arisman in Goshen yesterday afternoon. The decree concludes a marriage ended by the court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Arisman
Pearl Arisman
Goshen
Divorce Granted Elizabeth Stafford From James Stafford
Elizabeth Stafford granted a divorce from James Stafford in a court decree. The ruling ends the marriage, with terms not disclosed in the brief notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Stafford
James Stafford
Death of Thomas Manning at Ottawa while surveying RR grade
Thomas Manning, formerly of Elkhart, a surveyor with a Chicago base, was killed yesterday near Ottawa Illinois while lining a Rock Island railroad grade. He was struck by an eastbound passenger train as a freight train moved west and the head and body suffered severe injuries. The coroner’s inquest is planned for today and Manning's brother John, now in dental school in Chicago, has returned to notify their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Manning
Elkhart
Chicago
Ottawa
Ill
John’ Manning
Thomas Mannings
Rock Island
Enduring Teaching Career of Mrs. Emma Stuckman of Nappanee
The article chronicles Emma Stuckman’s 52nd year of teaching and 100th term in the classroom in Indiana. Beginning at age 14 in 1851 near Milford, she taught mainly in Elkhart and Kosciusko counties, with prior work in Porter county while at Valparaiso College. She plans to start another term in Kosciusko on September 1 and aims to continue teaching as long as health and pupil progress permit. Her three children, husband, siblings, and many local residents have studied under her. Her eldest son William is a U.S. Army quartermaster, Edwin D. is a physician in Nappanee, and daughter Ethel Stryker lives in Chicago as a musician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Stuckman
Nappanee
Indiana
United States
Milford
Kosciusko County
Elkhart
Kosciusko
Porter County
Valparaiso College
Stuckman
William
United States Army
Edwin D
Ethel . Stryker
Chicago
Elkhart High Prepares for Goshen Dual Meet
Elkhart High School track athletes ready for a Goshen meet at Lesh farm on May 29 after competing in three meets beforehand. Manager Paul Work leads a strong squad including Ralph Nubaum Berkley Frazer Sam Hartman and others with noted results from Winona state meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart High School
Goshen High School
Lesh Farm
Elkhart
Goshen
Hilkhart
Lima
Ind
Howe Military Academy
Carroll Hall
Winona
Paul Work
Ralph Nubaum
Berkley Frazer
Sam Hartman
Harry Deitch
Walter and
Willard
Felthouse
Painting of Shiloh flag by G T Lovegran for J W Harper
The pastel and watercolor depicts the Thirtieth Indiana flag at Shiloh. Sized 20 by 24 inches, it reproduces a half tone from an Indianapolis paper. Harper, Elkhart post office worker, is the sole surviving Elkheart veteran of the regiment. The painting, showing a torn flag and shattered staff, was placed in the Elkhart Department Store window this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. T. Lovegran
J. W. Harper
Post Office
Indiana
Shiloh
Indianapolis
Harper
Elkhart
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Elkhart Goshen and Nearby Townships
A sequence of property transfers dated from March to April 1895 includes Emma Minard and Geo to Ellen Krieg and back, Susan Dill to Clarence and Frances Dill, Anthony Deahl to Frank Musser, Elizabeth Hoover to Wm Roth, Huebner Brewing Co to Paul Priem, Henry Waterman to Charles Smieltzer, Wilson Roose to Charles Harper, Wm Purl to James Peffly, Jacob Walters to Henry Waterman, Joseph Cause to Paul Priem, Herbert Bucklen to U S A, Jno G Fetterhoff to Harvey Dinehart, and Jeanette Cortner Johnson to Nathan and Della Reams in Elkhart Goshen and nearby townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Minard
Geo
Ellen Krieg
Kenyon
Elkhart
Jefferson Tp
Hiram
Susan Dill
Clarence S
Francis Dill
Fellows
Olive
Joseph F. Cause
Paul Priem
Ward
1St Elkhart
Herbert E. Bucklen
Jno
CG. Fetterhoff
Harvey
A. Dinehart
Concord
Jeanette Cortner Johnson
Nathan H
Riverside Elkhart Property Transfers Reported
Wim R Showalter and wife deeded to Simon I Strauss two parcels in Middlebury Township for 5500 dollars with April 7 filing. Riverside and Elkhart figures include a 290 dollar item dated April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Elkhart
Wim. R. Showalter
Si Mon I. Strauss
Middlebury
Pickerel Catches Disturbing Theories At Christiana Lake
Ms. Frank Anselme hooked two pickerel at Pickerel Cove in Christiana Lake but lost gear when the fish took off with bait and line. After securing another hook she landed a three pound pickerel about half an hour later. The witness reports minnows found inside the fish and a hook still attached to the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickerel Cove
Christiana Lake
Frank Anselme
Dr. Anselme
Man on Train Involved in Manning Fatality
Mr Frank Flynn who returned to Elkhart from Ottawa Ill says he was on the same Rock Island Rocky Mountain Limited that killed Thomas Manning Wednesday and struck Manning while he carried surveying apparatus. The accident occurred just minutes after the train passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Frank Flynn
Elkhart
Ottawa
Ill
Rock Island
Thomas Manning
Rocky Mountain Limited
Mr. Flynn
Will Hayden Retires From Barber Trade in South Main
Will Hayden, popular South Main street barber, retires from the tensorial business after selling his shop with goodwill to Nelson Weiner. Weiner will take possession next Monday and continue the business at the same location. Hayden has accepted a lucrative traveling position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hayden
William Hayden
South Main Street
Nelson Weiner
Hayden
Scandal in Philippine Army Inspires Embezzlement Claims
Washington reports from Manila describe financial irregularities in the Philippines Army. Barrett Sinclair, former treasurer of Risia Province, is under arrest with $20,000 missing. he attempted suicide. J B Wilson, ex disbursing officer, faces arrest and possible further implicat ions. James Beahan convicted of defalcation. Captain Harry Chamberlain charged with smuggling aboard Seward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Manila
Philippines
Barrett Sinclair
Risia
Sinclair
J. B. Wilson
Bureau of Ceast, Guard and Transportation
James, Beahan
Harry Chamberlain
Seward
British Forces Relieve Surrounded Colonel in Somaliland
General Manning leads British troops to relieve Colonel Cobbe at Somaliland. He defeats Mad Mullah’s force of about 12,000, with 2,000 mounted, killing around 2,000 while British casualties remain unreported. Cobbe is successfully relieved and Plunkett’s encircled force was the same unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obben
Somaliland
Manning
Cobbe
Mad Mullah
Mullah
Plunkett
Robbers Hit Ferguson Post Office In Explosive Plot
Thirteen men robbed the Ferguson post office in the morning blast that wrecked the building and drew a heavy armed chase by a pursuing posse. The robbers exchanged hundreds of shots and escaped with several hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ferguson
Criger Sidelined by Illness Says Boston Pitcher Slowed
The Boston pitcher Criger is slightly under the weather and recently laid up with a cold. Officials expect no serious effects and he remains fit for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criger
Bostons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guy. C. Johnson
Judge Ferrall
William Paul
John H
Amanda Kornman
Frank
Lora Reinhart
Rev. Bicknell
Ereei
Ralph Nusbaum
Berkeley
Frazer, Hartman, Deitch and
Fithouse Brothers
Indiana Regiment
Ayer
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Philippine Army
Missouri
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