Fireman Mercer Hebert Killed by Car in LaPorte
On Thursday August 9 Mercer Hebert a LaPorte fireman died after being struck by a car in an accident. The community mourns the loss of a trusted public servant.
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
2
Pugilistic Negro Newsystems and Elkhart Train Tragedy
Mercer C Hebert a Lake Shore fireman was killed instantly near LaPorte when struck by mail train No 3 as he stepped onto the main track to reach the engine. Hebert 32 years old, survived by his wife in Toledo and parents in Crosden, with a history as a railroad man in Goshen and Columbus. The mishap occurred shortly after he left a menial work site and approached the main line as the mail train sped by. his body was found with multiple injuries and later sent to his parents in Goshen for funeral arrangements by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer C. Hebert
Lake Shore
Ava
W. HH. Sal
LaPorte
East Houne
Hebert
Toledo
North Phird Street
Crosden
Gore
Ilo
Bors
Goshen
Starlord
Ol: Company
Columous
Portsmouth
Shere
Laise
Bert
Company C
Heber Fargily
Marshal Seif
Mercer
Herbert
Charies Cook
Twe
Hall
Chautauqua
New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Negro in Alleged Train Altercation Over Sample Case
A traveling man was jostled by a porter on Lake Shore No 10 as it arrived at 1 30 pm. The man struck the porter with a brick and fought back, then returned with a brick but left after threats. The porter stayed in the car until departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Pioneer Resident Nicholas Fisher Dies After Stroke
Nicholas Fisher aged 75 a pioneer resident of this county died at his home two miles northeast of Goshen on the Middlebury road after a stroke of paralysis that left him speechless. He leaves a wife and several grown children including Mrs Jed Distint of Mishawaka and a son in Bristol. The funeral is set for Friday at 9 30 am from the home with Rev H A McKee officiating and interment in Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Fisher
Goshen
Middlebury Road
Jed Dinstiitt
Mishawaka
Bristol
H. A. McKee
Bristo
Edgar Blake Returns Home From Soldering Service
Edgar Blake arrives in Elkhart this noon from San Francisco with his mother Mrs Collins Blake. He had been hospitalized after serving in the Philippines and along the long trip he grew very weak from a lung illness. Friends greet him at the depot with sympathy as he is carried from the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Blake
Elkhart
San Francisco
Collins Blake
Philippines
Edgar
Rebuilding Wakarusa After Devastating Fire
After a severe blaze last year residents of Wakarusa have rebuilt with modern brick and stone structures. The town plans an industrial fair and reunion with speeches bands and visitors from nearby cities to celebrate renewed growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Citizes
Waserusa
Be & S
Wakarusa
Babe Miraculously Escapes Train as Child Fell from Window
A three year old child leaned from an open window on Lake Shore train No. 43 near Ambhurst Ohio. The car halted after bell cord was pulled and the child, though bruised and frightened, was found safe and unharmed beyond a frightful moment for the mother and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Ambhurst
Trustees Ordered to Repair Bridges in Two Townships
The county board ordered Trustee E F Oaks of Cleveland township to repair two bridges at $100 each. Trustee E W Hess of Goshen may add flashing to the iron bridge south of Waterford at £175 with $100 county funding. Middlebury town president Henry W Hixon may fix the bridge over the Little Elkhart river for up to $100. The Himebaugh road case was continued to the next term to straighten the road to cross Big Four Lake Shore and interurban rails at right angles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Oaks
Cleveland Township
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Walley
J. B. Cobb
Wm. Whetton
E. W. Hess
Goshen
Waterford
Henry W. Hixon
Middlebury
Little Elkhart River
Himebaugh Road
Commissioners’ Court
Big Four
Lake Shore
Goshen Woman Alleges Beating by Husband
Mrs. James Richert of Goshen claims her husband assaulted her yesterday and loosened several teeth. She says she supports herself by washing and will seek legal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richert
Goshen
Marriage License Issued to Hickok and Messick
Edward J. Hickok aged 39 of Joplin Missouri and Henrietta D. Messick aged 26 of Goshen were issued a marriage license. Anna wife of William Anthony aged about 26 died of diphtheria at her home northwest of Wakarusa after a short illness and was buried Saturday. The deceased is Amos Jones of Wakarusa's adopted daughter. The husband and two children are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Hickok
Joplin, Mo
Henrietta D. Messick
Goshen
Anna
William Anthony
Mies
Wakarusa
Amos Jones
Stolen Horse Report Cited By George Winters
Friday report notes George Winters seeks his missing horse, once known as his steed, now faded since dusk. A local inquiry continues as authorities review sightings and leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winters
Horse Stealing Suspect Sought After Commons Larceny
George Winters of Bowers street reported his small gray horse stolen from the commons after night. Police traced a suspect seen with five horses early morning, described as about 45, with a butcher style mustache, linked to a horse trader active in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winters
Bowers Street
Whitemaan
Tie
Braden
Lark O'Etcellis
A Child Suffers Knee Injury at Dunlaps Park Camp
While at a Dunlaps Park camp meeting Mrs Joseph Weaver and her six year old daughter from Nappanee ran and fell striking the right knee on a tent stake. The patella was split for about three inches. Dr Short was called from this city to dress the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Weaver
Dunlaps Park
Dr. Short
License Granted to Sell Liquor at Nappanee
County commissioners approved a liquor license for W. H. Lever to operate in the former Mc Laughlin saloon at Nappanee. Anthony Deahl and remonstrators opposed via a power of attorney. The remonstrance was struck. Dennis moved to dismiss it for lack of jurisdiction, lack of personal signatories, and improper attacker Noah Lehman’s residency. Dead appealed, signaling a circuit court challenge on power of attorney precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Rosebrugh
W. H. Levering
Nappanee
George McLaughlin
Anthony Deahl
B. F. Deahl
Power of Attorney
W. H.L. Dennis
Noah Lehman
Locke Township
Dead
Circuit Court
Rosbrough
Supreme Court
Ed Blake Improves After San Francisco Arrival
Edgar Blake, brought from San Francisco yesterday, shows improvement though weak and unable to speak much. He rested in home surroundings and has many visitors. His prior month in the mountains with half rations affected his health, but doctors say his recovery may be slow yet he is out of danger. Joseph Sharpless of South Bend collapsed from heat while working on a curb Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Blake
San Francisco
Joseph Sharpless
South Bend
Goshen
John Harper
Elkhtart
Saeger
Silear
Goshenites
Samaritans
Hikhart
Whitcomb's Whims and a Daisy's Dispute
Bent a Warrior fruit seller W W Whitcomb visited Goshen and spent evenings at Daisy Madlem's. A clash followed with Whitcomb alleging theft by patrons and Daisy claiming Whitcomb damaged the door. Both sought arrest. Daisy reported a missing purse Whitcomb allegedly took while she was away, police staying off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Whitcomb
Goshen
Dog Tray
Daisy Madlem
Whitcomb
Daisy
Goshen Man Arrested for Robbery Near Lincoln Ave
Charles T Fiedelke of Goshen was arrested after allegedly robbing Patrick Maloney of 15 dollars. Maloney had drawn the money for city work Wednesday night and was followed home. Fiedelke was seen bending over the fallen man near Sixth street and Lincoln avenue. Trial was continued due to missing witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T Fiedelke
Goshen
Patrick Maloney
Maloney
Fiedeke
Sixth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Fredike
Paternity Case Bound Over In Goshen Court
Nora Bell Nelson versus Willis Landaw paternity case tried before Justice Young in Goshen. Defendant bound over to the circuit court in the sum of two hundred dollars for final disposition. He returned to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Bell Nelson
Willis Landaw
Justice Young
Goshen
Ruth Carr Victim of Diphtheria Quarantine Ordered
Ruth Carr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Carr of South Bend and former Kavanagh and Pollard employee, is dangerously ill with diphtheria. The residence is quarantined to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Edward Carr
South Bend
Kavanagh & Pollard’s
W. C. Davis & Company Win Elkhart School Supply Contract
W. C. Davis & Company secured the Elkhart school supply contract to furnish all classroom materials for the district. The award names the vendor as the sole supplier for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Davis & Company
Elkhart
Elkhart Horse Trader Arrested After Chase Across County
Henry Wilson a 61 year old horse trader is jailed after a daylight chase from Bristol to Union and Mottville ending with his arrest near Chicago Road. He claims he traded a watch for the stolen horse and faces likely binding over to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wilson
George Winters
Bower Street
Braden
Bristol
Ile
Supt
Union
Wilson
Mottville
Chicago
Michigan
Marshal George Kenyon
Kansas
Court Hints At Opportunity To Sell Horses To Liveryman
The court suggests he may be allowed to dispose of three of his horses to a liveryman. This potential sale could affect the case and the holdings under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court
Five Pound Pickerel Caught at Eagle Lake
Mrs J N Heffner visiting Eagle Lake caught a five and a half pound pickerel yesterday. Local reports say this is the largest fish of its species ever recorded in the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Heffner
Eagle Lake
Soudan Plant Hopes Rise as National Bank Seeks Bankruptcy
Eckhart residents report First National Bank filed for the bankruptcy of Soudan Manufacturing Company amid fears from a $12,000 mortgage. Bank claims the institution owes about $6,100. Hisenthuth Horseless Vehicle Company plans to visit and may take charge, promising to remove encumbrances and revive the factory to full capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natonal Bank
Sonndan Manufacturing Company
Hisenthuth Horseless Vehicle Company
Soudan
Naptha Explosion Burns Mijeski Cleaning Engine
John Mijeski of Mishaaka suffered severe burns when naptha exploded while he cleaned a gas engine for Hon. Arthur Kennedy of the Indiana Railway Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mijeski
Mishaaka
Arthur Kennedy
Indiana.railway. Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mercer Hebert
the County Commissioners
Whipping Post
ED Blake
Lei
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
Rotten Baseball
Rotten Base
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