Elkhart tale of Dr Linville a jailed swindler and wife scandal
News sketches the life of Dr W. Linville a Columbia City temp resident accused of beating a hotel bill and facing jail in Fort Wayne. His wife linked to silk theft investigations and public mistrust follows their troubled marriage. Linville denied rumors while threatening legal action against a paper.
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Linville
Columbia City
Fort Wayne
Columbia
Meechling
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Warren Hill & Company
Goshen
Truth
Delay Proves Dangerous in Bechtel Horse Theft
A horse valued at 350 and an almost new buggy were stolen from a Dunlaps hitching spot on Tuesday May 2. Daniel Bechtel and two young ladies traveled from near Wakarusa to Dunlaps. the rig disappeared upon return. Goshen and Elkhart officers investigated, but no recovery by nightfall with private tips alleging two men were seen driving a similar horse and buggy toward Michigan.
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Elliott
Chatten
Dunlaps
Daniel Bechtel
Henry Bechtel
Wakarusa
Goshen
Elkhart
Michigan
Bechtel Outfit
Lightning fires barn near Christiana lake causing heavy loss
The barn on the Langdon farm east of Christiana lake burned from a lightning strike. It contained grain hay and machinery and was fully insured with Cass County Mutual. Charles Langdon resided there but his direct loss was limited. A strong wind storm and frequent lightning were reported in the area. further damage possible.
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Houseworth Brothers
Christiana Lake
Charles Langdon
Cass County Mutual Insurance Company
Man files $120.65 damages after Bristol bridge collapse
Crouse, who fell with a wagon and team of logs when the Bristol bridge gave way, has filed an itemized damage account with Auditor Berkey. Claims include harness, wagon repairs, veterinary care, and $65 for the loss of an eye on one horse. Commissioners meet next Monday to consider approval.
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Crouse
Bristol Bridge
Berkey
Grocers Organize Delegation in Goshen Meeting
Delegates from South Bend Mishawaka and Ebhart formed a state and interurban grocers association in Goshen last evening with Joseph Williams of South Bend as president F Eberhart Mishawaka as vice president C M Lounsbery Eikhart as secretary and I J Crowe Goshen as treasurer The same delegates plan a follow up meeting next Wednesday in South Bend to finalize plans for a general gathering The group operates independently of the national body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Mishawaka
Ebhart
Goshen
Joseph Wiliams
F. Eberhart
C. M. Lounsbery
Eikhart
I. J. Crowe
Storm's Fury Strikes Elkhart Goshen Causing Minor Damage
Severe morning storm lashes Elkhart and Goshen. Lightning damages a telephone pole and lines near Lake Shore hill house and between Hue and Mishawaka, with no major blazes. Johnson & Son seed store skylight charred. Abe Berger and Louis Sinon shocked. Economy store Goshen frightened staff. freight car top torn near Lake Shore depot.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Lake Shore Hill House
Hue
Mishawaka
East Franklin Street
Johnson & Son
Abe Berger
Louis Sinon
Lake Shore
Goshen Seeks Doty EK in Organ Dispute
Edward B. Andrews of Farrand Votey organ makers hunts for Doty EK a noted Goshen piano and organ man recently wed to a Fr Gardner daughter. Deputy Sheriff and attorney traced him from Goshen to South Bend while a cashed note and unaccounted organ sales loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. W. Doty
Goshen
B. Fr. Gardner
Edward B. Andrews
Farrand & Votey Organ Manufacturers
Detroit
Gardner
Hubbell
Doty
South Bend
Andrews
Middlebury Men Testify in Goshen Fraud Case
Frank Myers and Mr. Scott of Middlebury testified in a preliminary examination of Louis LaFleur, the fraudulent patent medicine vendor. The medicines were compounded at the Hattle hotel in Goshen and Myers and Scott were buyers in Middlebury.
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Frank Myers
Mr. Scott
Middlebury
Fort Wayne
Louis LaFleur
Hattle Hotel
Goshen
Commission to Inspect Bristol Bridge Foundation
Dr. Charles R. Dutrow of Bristol asks Commissioner William Whetten to inspect the foundation of new bridges over the Little Elk Hart. The commissioners will travel to Bristol on Saturday to review the work.
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Charles R. Dutrow
Bristol
William Whetten
Little Elkhart
County man injured by horse near Middlebury
Christian H. Yoder, living five miles southeast of Middlebury, was kicked by a horse while hitching it up and crushed against a stall. He is feared to have serious internal injuries. Recorder Peddycord logged 283 recorded instruments in July, excluding marginal entries.
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Christian H. Yoder
Middlebury
Peddycord
Horse Recoverd in City After Jail Break Report
James Reed who broke jail on May 5 while serving for carrying concealed weapons was reportedly at large again after a Monday arrest at Ebner Slatfield on South Fourth Street. Police doubt the escape claim and note he is a smooth performer, with Supt Braden saying there was insufficient evidence to charge him with copper wire theft.
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James Reed
Ebner Slatfield
South Fourth Street
Flatt Yoagland
Reed
Braden
Horse Recovered After Stolen Rig Pursuit
Daniel Bechtel via Leo Flash at Napanee recovered the horse and buggy stolen at Dunlaps Tuesday night in Berrien Center. The thieves, described as two negroes, abandoned the rig in the woods after a chase through South Bend and into Michigan.
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Daniel Bechtel
Leo Flash
Nappanee
Dunlaps
Berrien Center
Bechtel
South Bend
Michigan
Stolen Horse and Wagon Reported in Dunlaps
Officer Stamp said Mr. Miller of Dunlaps reported his horse and wagon stolen from a shed overnight. The rig was found nearby this forenoon, with no further details. Police suspect local youths sought a ride.
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Stamp
Miller
Dunlaps
William Tecker Found Guilty of Assault in Brumbaugh Court
William Tecker was found guilty of assault on Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart before Justice Brumbaugh. The total fines amounted to 21 dollars. Fred Westfall, present with Tecker, was also found guilty and fined 15 dollars. The lengthy session saw many witnesses examined.
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William Tecker
William Stewart
Brumbaugh
Fred Westfall
Tecker
Bacon Suit Seeks Divorce Custody and Alimony
Francis W. Bacon files for divorce from Henry Bacon through Van Fleet and VanFleet. She seeks custody of their two children and $300 alimony. The couple wed in July 1882.
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Francis W. Bacon
van Fleet & VanFleet
Henry Bacon
Wilden Sues Son for 4500 on Notes
A. EF. Wilden sues his son Will J. Wilden for 4500 alleging he was compelled to pay notes his son signed. The suit requests repayment of the amount.
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A. EF. Wilden
Will J. Wilden
Osborns Seek Divorce and Custody After 25 Years
Mary Osborn of Nappanee files for divorce from James Osborn and requests custody of their child after a 25 year marriage. The filing notes their residence and marital duration.
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Mary Osborn
Nappanee
James Osborn
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and instantly relieves stomach troubles. The pitch, attributed to House Worth Bros, contrasts famine in India with dietary issues in America.
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India
America
Houseworth Bros
Gift From Yock Allison Reaches Vanderlip Home
Mrs. W. B. Vanderlip found a pearl watch chain with carved heart links and a gold charm in a package sent from Jackson Michigan prison. The item came from Yock Allison, the man who confessed last March to the Vanderlip residence robbery.
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W. B. Vanderlip
Fort Wayne
Jackson, Mich
Yock Allison
Hole in the Sack Bulges Fishing Venture
Mr and Mrs Al Smitley and Mr and Mrs Bob Wahl went fishing at Mud Lake. They stored fish in a bag hung over the boat when they headed to shore a hole in the sack let every fish escape.
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al Smitley
Bob Wahl
Mud Lake
Child’s misfire blasts finger during depot project
Charles Anderson son of the contractor building the Lake Shore depot, while playing with a small cannon, tried to clean it with a heated wire and was unaware it was loaded when it exploded. Powder wounds were treated by Dr. Thomas.
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Charles Anderson
Lake Shore
Thomas
Nine antitheses for conduct of the human family
An exchange extols a concise guide: drink less, breathe more, eat less, chew more, ride less, walk more, waste less, give more, write less, read more, talk less, think more, preach less, practice more. The nuggets urge moderation and self improvement in daily life.
Divorce Suit Seeks Dismissal of Union and Name Change
Sarah Welsh sues George Welsh for divorce alleging abandonment and failure to provide. They married in South Bend on November 19, 1895 and separated August 26, 1897. She requests permission to resume her maiden name Sarah Bartholomew.
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Sarah Welsh
George Welsh
South Bend
Sarah Bartholomew
Goshenresident seeks naval academy entry with congressman aid
Roy Silverman son of Mrs Fennie Silverman of Goshen traveled to South Bend with his mother to meet Congressman Brick about entering the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. Fifteen Hahn family voters in Goshen plan to back McKinley and likely join Col C W Miller's staff.
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Roy Silverman
Fénnie Silverman
Goshen
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
South Bend
Congressman Brick
Hahn
McKinley
Col
C. W. Miller
Boiler Explosion at Noah Pletcher Mill Injures Worker
An explosion at Noah Pletcher mill seven and a half miles south of Elkhart blew the shed off the boiler and seriously burned Charles Crissner a single employee. Early reports said he died but he was improving by morning. Overpressure of steam caused the blast with $300 in mill damage.
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Noah Pletcher
Charles Crissner
Judge Blake Receives News Of Ill Son Edgar In San Francisco
Wife mails letter from San Francisco describing her difficult journey to reach Edgar Blake in hospital. She notes his critical condition after being sent home from the Philippines and delays before admission. She praises hospital care and hopes he regains strength to return home.
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Blake
San Trancisco
Edgar
Philippines
India
Min to travel if possible may be brought back
It is noted that min is able to travel and will be brought back though discharge is not expected. Mrs Blake will stay in San Francisco.
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Min
Blake
San Francisco
Dunlaps Residents Move to Bar Saloons in Goshen
At a town meeting Dunlaps residents vow to exert influence to keep saloons out of the town. They warn remonstrances will be filed if license applications are made. The meeting was well attended and focused on Maks Ratner.
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Goshen
Dunlaps
Max D. Ratner
William Brandon Recovers After Lightning Strike Injuries
William Brandon, struck by lightning west of the city several weeks ago, can walk again though the burns on his left leg are not fully healed.
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William Brandon
Gun Club Investigating Quail Shooting Report
Goshen Rod and Gun Club examines reports of Elkhirt hunters shooting quail in Jaciferson township after a Goshen News notice. The incident prompts local officials to review hunting activity and enforce wildlife rules.
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Goshen
Elkhirt
Jaciferson
Rod and Gun Club
Glass in His Eye Ends in Doctor Consultation
Angelo Dante a South Main street shoemarker sought Dr A J Baungartner's aid last evening after a small glass fragment entered his left eye while he broke a piece between his fingers. No serious results expected.
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Angelo Dante
A.J. Baungartner
Beane Takes Water on Lake Wawastee
Reporter Beane battled a Goshen storm at Lake Wawastee trying to beach a boat. He couldn’t, climbed out, jumped in three feet, and surfaced coughing. He borrowed Alf Lowry trousers and resumed his outing.
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Beane
Goshen
Lake Wawastee
Alf Lowry
Real Estate Transfers In Nappanee And Elkhart
Samuel Mossman and wife transfer a lot in Nappanee to Edwin L Wisler for 300 dollars. Elizabeth Rice transfers a lot in Elkhart to David Fyrer for 1367 dollars. Wilson and Nully transfer a lot in Nappanee to Frank Reed for 350 dollars.
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Samuel Mossman
Edwin L. Wisler
Nappanee
Elizabeth Rice
David Fyrer
Elkhart
Wilson
Nully
Frank Reed
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Gambler
Elkhart County
Organ Company
Goshenite
LaFleur
C. Gorjon
Delmonico’s
Royal Baking Fowder CO
William ST
New York
Allison
Navy
ED Blake
Brandon Convalescent
Gun Club
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