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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
2
Republicans in Elkhart County weigh sacrificing A E Manning to aid Martin Kinney for county clerk as Democrat George Krutz gains in sheriff race. No candidate withdraws yet, with Kinney’s backers planning shifts to boost their man amid fears Krutz could sweep the ticket.
The South Bend Times critiques blackmail attempts against John McNaughton of Elkhart as flimsy and harmful. It urges strong resistance and cites Cal HasSelman in DeKalb county who confronted blackmailers and forced a settlement rather than yielding.
Engine 611 undergoes a ten day test of steam pressure water supply coal consumption speed and steam distribution. Crew includes Shea Fleming assistant superintendent Smith and two apprentices riding in test compartments. A previous run on No 32 reached 72 mph through Quincy Michigan.
Conductor Collins of the Chicago division of the Big Four reports an extraordinary experience aboard a recent trip. After pulling the train from Chicago in a buoyant mood, he found no faults and none of the usual railroad troubles on the horizon.
The Winona Ceres Co of Warsaw has been secured for Elkhart. Rev Fred Stone, president, closed a contract for the east wing of the old Clause Printing Co building on Beardsley avenue. The move is temporary with nominal rent and removal starts at once. The Warsaw workforce is small but is expected to grow. Northern residents acted quickly after the German Workingmen’s Association declined the proposition.
Shortly after noon Tuesday a passerby at 320 South Main Street, the residence of William G. Clark, heard noises and found a burglar raiding the home. The intruder escaped. no valuables are believed taken. The Clark family is at Lake Wasee.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a night scene titled The Lightning with references to a play setting and characters. The exact wording is unclear but indicates a dramatic event or performance under evening lighting.
The Indiana Republican chairman Jim Goodrich toured the thirteenth district and met Walter Brown to discuss discontent among party faithful. The visit followed a hastily called Republican caucus that sought clarity from Congressman Brick on his election fate and party strategy.
Ellis County Superintendent releases figures showing total school enrollment 12 812 split by 6475 males and 6328 females with six colored males and three colored females. Total receipts 134265.46 for common schools, expenditures 108216.68. Special fund receipts 70640.48, expenditures 59706.71. 279 teachers employed at average daily wage 2.37.
Mrs Isabel Myers of 112 Washington Street widow of a Mexican War veteran received an $8 monthly pension. The Milo B Stevens Co Washington urged back pension claim and collected $5.05 net from $7.55 back pay after postage. She faced an $8 bill at a pension draw on August 4 leaving her with $10.50 owed for $7.55.
Daniel H. Fisher 32 of New Paris and Winifred Whetton 27 of Jackson township. Joseph M. Hines 27 of Nappanee and Ida Pearl Peters 24 of Nappanee.
Sylvanus Farrell, brother of Probate Commissioner Farrell, died by his own hand in the Elkhart river at Waterford. He had been despondent since his wife’s death, disappeared at noon, and his body was recovered the following morning. He leaves nine children aged 18 months to 23 years. Coroner Eisenbeiss conducted the inquest.
Ada Brown files for divorce alleging cruelty and drunkenness and that Riley Brown assaulted her and knocked her over a trunk. Mary Jane Smith of Elkhart files a written election to take under the will of her late husband John S. Smith.
Frank Brumbaugh receives $2 584 84 from the Richmond board after arbitrating his suit against George Arnis over a mechanic's lien. The case sought about $3 000. Attorneys Harman and Zigler represented the plaintiff. It is viewed as a victory for the Hikbart man.
D. S. Young of 129 Goshen Avenue reports an unusual cucumber growth in his garden. Five large cucumbers grow on a single stem with lengths from about three to over six inches.
A local hunter received a letter from Z. T. Sweney, commissioner of fisheries and game, stating that one permit suffices for local hunters and remains valid until the law changes.
The Winona Assembly Association held its annual meeting with officers elected: President Thomas Kane. vice presidents J M Studenker Alexander McDonald F W Munson. secretary and general manager S C Dickey. assistant general manager E J Dukes. treasurer H P Townley. recording secretary E B Scott. superintendent J F Beyer. director of Bible conference J Wilbur Chapman. All current directors were re-elected. The report cited the year as most prosperous in Winona's history, and plans for nearly 200000 in improvements were set for adoption at today’s meeting.
Ex postmaster Frank Brown planted ten acres to onions this spring and now gathers a crop projected at 700 bushels per acre for a total of 7000 bushels. Offered 70 cents per bushel would yield about 4900 dollars. After raising costs near 500 dollars, net would be around 4400 dollars.
David Burtsfield of Jackson township on the William Butler farm north of New Paris shows a clover patch that measures 3 feet 8 inches long. He also displays Late Rose potatoes averaging 6.6 inches in length and 8.9 inches in circumference, crop sown March 28.
Milford Water Co has contracted with H. D. Hallett of Aurora NL to build a water works system for Milford for 14000 dollars. Warsaw capital takes the bonds of the company.
Postmaster Anderson announces authorization to redeem mutilated and spoiled postal cards not used before, at 75 percent of face value under rules. A single card may not be redeemed while two may be for half values, with specific enamel or coating not accepted. Unused halves count as one card and fractional cents accrue to the department.
Mrs. Sarah A. Smith 69, widow of Elkhart man John Smith, killed herself with poison in her home after writing a farewell letter at Grace Lawn Cemetery. She had suffered the losses of three sons and two grandchildren in quick succession and was awaiting transfer to the State Soldier's Home in Lafayette. The coroner ruled death by her own action, and the funeral will be held at the Bresseau home with Rev. Light officiating.
A model railroad frog on exhibit in Attorney L. C. Vanderlip's office showcases a design by B. O. Hall of Portland Maine. The device claims to eliminate wheel jarring on main and side tracks and promises longer life by reducing friction with a steel plate.
The Truth notes the formation of a new company here aimed at producing railroad supplies, a plan mentioned in an earlier issue several weeks ago. The article signals local industrial development and confirms ongoing efforts to establish manufacturing operations in the area.
J B Karasch transfers a lot in Elkhart to G W Sucke for 1800 dollars. H Borneman sells a lot in Elkhart to A R Beardsley for 400 dollars. Ida M Miller to F M He es 26 acres in Union for 1650 dollars. The settling to M IL G chamber lain lot in Elkhart for 425 dollars. EB C Biddel to J A Johnson lot in Elkhart for 1500 dollars.
The Consolidated Paper & Bag Co files suit against Anderson Chilled Plow Co Kuhlmanlectric Co Elkhart Iron Works Co and Strafford Maxon receivers of the Elkhart National Bank to quiet title on property in Elkhart and seeks $1000 damages. Van Fleet & Van Fleet attorneys for the plaintiff.
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