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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1903

Page

8

Mrs Lucinda Kenyon 87 Dies at 522 West High

Mrs Lucinda Kenyon aged 87 died at her home 522 West High street at 9 30 this morning from old age She leaves her husband Thomas Kenyon and a granddaughter in law Mrs P H Calvert Born Lycoming New York Aug 28 1817 she married Sept 24 1845 and moved to Indiana in 1849 then to Hickart in 1861 Funeral at her home Monday at 2 pm conducted by Rev Rice with interment at Grace Lawn cemetery

Lucinda Kenyon West High Street Thomas Kenyon P. H. Calvert Kenyon Lycander Onondaga County New York Indiana Bristol Hikhart Rice Grace Lawn Cemetery

Mrs Ellen Harvey Dies After Illness at Clark Hospital

Mrs Ellen Harvey wife of James Harvey died at Clark Hospital last night about 1 30 o clock after illness since March She was 388 years old and survived by a husband and one sister Mrs James Henderson Home was three miles north of the city Funeral arrangements not yet made

Ellen Harvey James Harvey Clark Hospital James James Henderson

Miss Lena Bradt Dies in Jamestown Area

Miss Lena Bradt fourteen year old orphan niece of J D Bristol died of consumption at the home of J N Shaw in Jamestown four and a half miles southwest of the city at 11 40 last night. Funeral at Jamestown church at 9 30 Monday burial in South Bend. She leaves two sisters Edna Bradt and LaZella Chew and many local friends.

Lena Bradt J. D. Bristol J. N. Shaw Jamestown South Bend

Funeral of Mrs. Reuben Cripe Held at Princeton Home

The funeral for Mrs. Reuben Cripe was conducted this afternoon at 2 o clock at the residence on Princeton street.

Dear Amy Heaton Reported Dying at Logansport

Word reaches of Miss Amy Heaton formerly of this city now in Logansport nearing death. Her brother Gilbert was summoned there early this morning.

Amy Heaton Logansport Gilbert

Mrs Hannah Bentley Close to Death in Har rison Street

Mrs Hannah Bentley of 911 Harrison Street, suffering heart trouble for two months, is not expected to survive the day. She is the mother in law of Police Sergt Whiteman.

Hannah Bentley Harrison Street Sergt. Whiteman

Reverend Hammond Accepts Call to Mellott Church

Reverend G R Hammond of Riverside Christian church in Elkhart will resign tomorrow after four years to become pastor at Mellott Christian church in Mellott Indiana. His Riverside tenure saw enrollment rise to 76 and debt cut from 2000 to 1000 dollars. His new salary at Mellott will be 900 dollars annually. He was born in Schoharie county New York and previously taught at Stark Seminary and Antioch College.

G. R. Hammond Riverside Christian Church Mellot Christian Church Mellott Fountain County Indiana Elkhart Hammond Riverside Church Bluffton Ind Mellett Schoharie County New York Stark Seminary N. Y Antioch College Yellow Springs Ohio Horace Mann Syracuse, University

Fire at Covington carriage factory destroys nine establishments

A large blaze at the Hartke Sons carriage factory in Covington Kentucky originated this morning. It damaged nine establishments, cremated a body in an undertaking shop, and burned fourteen horses in the livery barn. Ten people were rescued after being overcome. total loss about 100000 dollars.

Covington I H. ‘Hartke Sons

California Mexican Border Marriage Ruling Impacts Families

The Superior court declares cross border marriages illegal affecting hundreds in California and Arizona. Couples blocked by the one year divorce law travel to Juana to wed before a Mexican official, prompting nationwide concern.

Los Angeles Cal California Arizona Juana

Langley Flying Machine Trial Ends in Partial Success

Widewater Virginia August 8 initial test of Prof Langley s flying machine model made this morning. The trial was only partially successful and disappointing to scientists as the model sailed 500 yards then sank into the water.

Widewater Prof. Langley

Fire at Yonkers Trotting Track Stables Claims Two Lives

Fire at Empire City trotting track stables in Yonkers destroys Delmare 2:10 1-2 and Bernalda. thirty other valuable animals rescued. Suspected incendiary origin.

New York Empire City Yonkers Delmare Bernalda

Insurrection in Macedonia Aims for European Intervention

A Sofia dispatch to Die Zeit reports the Mace donian inner organization declares the Macedonian insurrection will last four months to force European intervention and win political autonomy.

Vienna Die Zeit Sofia Macedonia

Bar Harbor Sighting Sparks Naval Pursuit at Sea

A scout at sea spotted the enemy squadron near Mount Deseret at 4 40. The defense fleet responded by sea at full speed and engaged the enemy at 5 30 in the afternoon.

Bar Harbor Mount Deseret

Jett and White Trial Deliberations Update

In Cynthiana Kentucky on August 8 instructions to the jury and counsel arguments filled today's session of the Jett and White trial. The instructions followed standard lines and addressed common trial procedures.

Cynthiana Jett and White

Trial of Hum bert Humbe rts Opens in Assize Court

The trial of Humpherts of Stanford Millions fame opened today in the assize court on forgery and swindling charges. An immense crowd filled the courtroom.

Paris Humberts Stanford Millions Assize Court

Arrest of Folsom Break Leader at the Waterfront

In San Francisco on August 8 the man believed to be the convict Howard, a leader in the Folsom prison break, was arrested early this morning at the waterfront.

San Francisco Howard Water Front

Stock market dips on heavy professional selling

New York opened with renewed weakness as declines from one to a quarter to two were posted amid aggressive selling by professionals.

New York

Detective shoots at convict in lumber yard chase

In Sacramento at midnight detective Fisher fired on fugitive Fahey in a lumber yard but Fahey escaped unharmed.

Sacramento Fisher Fahey

Admiral Sands Captured Near Bar Harbor After Attempt

Bar Harbor reports that Admiral Sands tried to enter the port last night and was stopped by Admiral Barker's defense fleet. The attempted breach ended with Sands's capture and the harbor secured.

Bar Harbor Sands Barker

Cardinal Gibbons Condition Improves After Restless Night

Rome report says Cardinal Gibbons had a restless night but condition showed improvement this morning.

Rome Cardinal Gibbons

New Highway Opens Through Ellis Farm West of City

Trustee J. H Grosh reported that a new highway through the Ellis farm west of the city replaces the old Shigley road closed for the Lake Shore railroad yards. The road continues West Franklin street crosses the Lake Shore tracks and runs parallel to the railroad.

J. H Grosh Ellis Farm Lake Shore Franklin Street

Narrow Escape From Death In Flying Train Incident

Miss Arbye Loch and Miss Jeanette Krienke of Elkhart escaped a fatal crash when a buggy lost control and nearly collided with an oncoming train engine near Decatur. Friends detail the thrilling incident reported in the Saturday Decatur Journal.

Jeanette Krienke Decatur, Ind Decatur Arbye Loch Jeanette Krienke Elkhart

Narrow Escape as Horse-Drawn Wagon Barely Misses Train

Miss Krienke drove a buggy toward a train with a runaway horse. She snagged one rein and yanked the other, turning the horse just as it reached the cars. The buggy toppled. top and seat torn free, the girls dragged along the track but escaped with only bruises. The horse was unharmed and returned home on the evening train.

Miss Krienke

Virgil Young Dies at 80 in Elkhart

Virgil Young aged 80 died of cancer at his Edwardsburg avenue home this morning in Elkhart. He is survived by wife Gala E and six children including Mrs C D Wood of Chicago, Fred Young of Cleveland township, Mrs Mary Cleveland, J Hewitt Young of New York City, and Virgil and George Young of Elkhart. Funeral set for Wednesday at 1 PM.

Virgil Young Elkhart Edwardsburg Avenue Gala E C. D. Woodhouse Chicago Fred Young Cleveland Township Mary Cleveland J. Hewitt Young New York City Virgil George Young Mr. Young

Mrs Hannah Bentley Dies at 71 in Local Home

Mrs Hannah Bentley died at her home 911 Harrison street at 1 o clock this morning from cancer. The widow of Jacob Bentley she leaves two children Mrs Geo Whiteman of this city and Fred Miller of Mishawaka and is mother in law to Police Sergeant Whiteman.

Hannah Bentley Harrison Street Jacob Bentley Geo. Whiteman Fred Miller Mishawaka Whiteman

Fisheries Boost for Local Lakes With Government Stock

Eagle Lake received 5000 bass from B. S. French of Edwardsburg at the request of P. L. Turner. The fish, noted for large growth, join the local supply. Earlier, Warden C. C. Marshall distributed 500000 croppies and bass from the government between Simonton and Heaton lakes.

Eagle Lake B. S. French Edwardsburg P. L. Turner C. C. Marshall Simonton and Heaton Lakes

Fisherman’s Trip Ends With Single Bite At Painter Lake

Tom Monschein, a traveling man from Cincinnati, took Harry Burk to Painter Lake near Elkhart to test tales of rich fishing. After hours, a bass bit Tom’s line but slick weeds tore it loose. that was the only bite of the day.

Tom Monschein Harry Burkhard Cincinnati Painter Lake Elkhart Tom

Fishermen land 32 bass at Cook Lake weigh 5 1 2 pounds each

Fireman Bill Eller and D. M. Beck caught 32 bass at Cook Lake yesterday with two fish weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces each. A policy among police firemen and friends requires fish to be laid on the floor for weighing and viewing. Fuller and Beck followed the rule.

Bill Eller D. M. Beck Cook Lake Fuller Beck

Auto scare horse injures two near Elkhart

Charles Puterbaugh and Miss Myrtle Yoder of the south of the city were riding when a large returning automobile spooked their horse east of Bunker Hill two miles south of Elkhart. The horse bolted. Miss Yoder suffered a badly strained right ankle and torn ligaments while Mr. Puterbaugh sustained a shoulder injury and hoof scar. The carriage was wrecked. A South Bend owner was driving the car returning from Goshen.

Charles Puterbaugh Myrtle Yoder Bunker Hill Elkhart Mr. Puterbaugh Miss Yoder Steve Plank

British Ambassador Hailed For Sensible Representation

In August reports from Constantinople note the British ambassador made a sensible representation regarding the current situation. The move reflects careful diplomacy as tensions persist.

Constantinople Hag

Peter arday Se aS ae rete on eae NS

The readable fragments show names and places but lack clear events or outcomes. No coherent report is present to summarize into a factual item with proper entities.

Peter Arday Ae Rete Eae NS

Bridge Plan Shifts to Elkhart River Site

Auditor Berkey announced on Saturday that commissioners favor moving the proposed Rock Run bridge from North Main Street to span the Elkhart River at the requested new bridge location. The change follows information showing the Elkhart plan is practicable and aligns with the commission’s data.

Elkhart Berkey Rock Run

Local Residents Visit And Travel Notices

Mr and Mrs Edwin Hilbish left for LaGrange NJ after a four week stay in the area. Ray Irick and Frank Cauffiman attended the Island band concert in Elkhart Sunday. An ice cream social is planned at Thomas Bickel�s home Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs J P Bickel and family spent Sunday in Sailor. Winnie Wholchester visited Jessie Bickel Monday. Ethel and Shirley Markel visited Elkhart last week. Carl Curtis traveled to Marion on Wednesday.

Edwin Hilbish LaGrange Ray Irick Frank Cauffiman Elkhart Thomas Bickel Sailor Winnie Wholchester Jessie Bickel Ethel Shirley Markel Carl Curtis Marion

Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Surrounding Towns

Transfers report numerous Elkhart area parcels, farms, and lots changing hands. Buyers include Anna Beeson Purdy Sarah Kistner John Yontz Emma Foster John Carmen Amanda Miller Francis Sell Herbert Wood Sadie Reid and others transferring to husbands wives or named buyers. Amounts range from 25 to 2,500 dollars across Elkhart Middlebury Napanee Concord and Benton townships with properties in Beesons add Grace Park Strong’s add and Beardsley’s add.

Anna Beeson Purdy Geo. C. Kistner Lot Beeson Elkhart Sarah Kistner John Yontz Morris A. Page Middlebury Emma F. Foster An Beardsley John EH. Carmen Andrew H. Beardsley Grace Park John McNaughton Celia S. Dean Strong Delight Wood Hugh McLacklin Concord Amanda Miller Jas. F. Spence Dunbar Nappanee Chas. Koltz Willis Reed Bertha F. Bunger Abe Ackerman O. J. Sharman Noyes Carriage Co Allendale Add Samuel Bunger Sadie A. Hire Levi Bickel Mary Bickel Benton Tp Sarah A. Hamsher Chas. E. Dutrow Lot O. P. Bristol R. M. Johnson Henry Cripe Lot Johnson

Social at Bickel home funds Zion church organ

Saturday night social at Thomas Bickel’s home raised funds for a new organ for Zion church. The Zion church funeral of Mrs. Jim Harvey Monday drew large attendance and many beautiful floral tributes.

Thomas Bickel Zion Church Jim Harvey

Miss Myrtle Curtis Returns Home After Stay

Miss Myrtle Curtis, who had been visiting her sister for a month, returned home Sunday to resume her routine.

Myrtle Curtis

Goshen and Elkhart locals figure in weekend notes

Mr. Ed Riggle of Goshen and Mr. Ermin Toppin of Elkhart caught 130 bass at Heaton Lake Sunday. Mrs. and Mrs. J. P. Bickel visited in Elkhart Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. L. H. Welter. A load of young people of Elkhart spent Saturday evening at the home of Samuel Caufman.

Ed Riggle Goshen Ermin Toppin Elkhart Heaton Lake J. P. Bickel L. H. Welter Samuel Caufman

Brusman and Wall Visit Bring Elkhart Interest

Mr and Mrs O F Brusman visited in Elkhart Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bob Wall. Miss Eva Neu of Elkhart is visiting in this vicinity this week.

O. F. Brusman Elkhart Bob Wall Eva Neu

Marconi Wireless Instruments Mentioned in ASE SG Cen

An item listing notes an early Marconi wireless instrument in the ASE SG Cen collection, highlighting radio tech, signaling apparatus, and historical communications gear.

Marconi Wireless Iin

Coronation of Pope Pius X at St Peter's in Rome

Tens of thousands waited up to ten hours for admittance as Pope Pius X was crowned in St Peter's Basilica. The ceremony featured the triple crown, papal procession, and Mass with Cardinal Macchi officiating amid imperial pageantry and enthusiastic crowds.

Rome Pius X Basilica of St. Peter’s Cardinal Macchi Europe Cathedral Vatican Palace Apostolic Palaces Vatican Sedia Gestatoria Leo XIII Leo Pope Pius Pius Pontifical Jeweler Sistine Chapel Ponte Ek - Chi the Sacrament St. Gregory Macchi di Pietro Segna Vannutelli St. Peter Baldacchino Christ Mocenni Agliardi Satelli Holy Father Sacred College Palestrina Ségna Jesus Christ

Real estate brokers slain as mob forms over Colfax shooting

In Colfax Washington on Main Street by the Garfield Hotel J E B Brown a Colfax real estate broker shot and fatally wounded rival Thomas Turnbow another Garfield agent. A mob gathered with threats of lynching if Turnbow dies. The whiskey blazed crime occurred in broad daylight prompting vigilante tension.

Oregon Cola Tacoma Wash J. EB. Brown Colfax Thomas Turnbow Garfield Turnbow E Brown

Arkansas Bank Fails at Bluff City

Bank of Devalls at Bluff in Arkansas reportedly failed with depositors to be paid in full. Officials and local authorities listed August as the date of the collapse and pledged orderly settlement for account holders.

Arkansas Bank Devall’s Bluff Ark Bank Devall's 'S

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