Prosecutor and Mrs Vanderlip testify in Russell habeas case
Prosecutor Frank and Mrs W B Vanderlip testified in Kalamazoo about the Charles Russell habeas corpus trial for the Vanderlip diamond robbery. Frank claimed leniency promises were made to Russell in Ohio, while Vanderlip denied urging prosecution or seeking her property. Russell’s extradition from Ohio to Michigan may affect officers securing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
W. B. Vanderlip
Kalamazoo
Charles Russell
Vanderlip
Russell
Vanderip
Rasgell
Tom Black
Ohio
Michigan
December Distribution and Unidentified Fred Miller Death
Deputy Auditor Charles A. Cook finished distribution sheets for township road and other taxes with payments to trustees and proper city officials later this week. A telegram from Bessemer Michigan says Fred Miller, a lumberman with local relatives, was killed on the railroad there. his identity is not yet established and local police seek information to locate his relatives. Several men named Fred Miller lived in Wikhart, but none confirm the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Cook
Hikhart Township
Onion
Benton Jackson Harrison Concord Baty
Fred Miller
Bessemer
Imich
Miller
Fred. Miler
Wikhart
Bessamer
Have Buried the Hatchet in Goshen Court House
Frederick M. Warner once jailed for assault marries Anna Menges the complainant in Goshen courthouse ceremony conducted by Justice Young. The couple’s wedding follows Warner’s boast to wed a Menges sister and ties to Bristol area on the St Joe bank. North and Zigler Elkhart attorneys sponsor two divorce suits nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M. Warner
Hikhart
Desault
Anna Menges
Court House
Justice Young
Goshen
Warner
Ienges
Bristol
St. Joe
North & Zigler
Elkhart
Possible Court Separations and Abuse Allegations
Nellie White seeks legal separation from Stephen White. married 1885, separated 1896, main charge failure to provide. Alioa Ambridge sues James A. Ambridge alleging a unhappy marriage with cruel and inhuman treatment and drunkenness in the past year. Also a serious runaway accident injuries to William Overholt eight miles east of Elkhart when a wagon overturned during hog transport. arm and collar bone broken. condition serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorce
Nellie White
Stephen White
Alioa Ambridge
James A. Ambridge
William Overholt
Elkhart
Goshen
Overholt
El'ttbars
Burglary at Warren Hill Co Store on Roof Entry
Two men burglarized Warren Hill Co department store last night. they entered via a skylight trap door climbed rooftops from J. J. Walt’s shoe store and stole about $50 from cash drawers in dry goods and grocery departments. Footprints in the snow indicate two assailants. one remained on the roof while the other descended by rope. A crow bar and partial sums were taken. authorities suspect home talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hill & Co
Robbare
J. J. Walt
Axylight
Hill
Dr. Cummins Dental
Pthzes
O. C. Hill
Funeral of Frederick Shafer in St. Vincent’s Church
The body of the late Frederick Shafer was brought to this city from the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago at 6 40 o'clock Saturday evening and taken to the home. The funeral services were held at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Vincent's church, Rev. Fr Boeckelman officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Shafer
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
St. Vincent’s Church
Fr. Boeckelman
Nappanee Council Buys Howe Engine and Seagrave Ladder
The town council purchases fire apparatus for the town of Nappanee. The Howe engine, water and chemical combined, costs $1,190. The Seagrave ladder and truck chosen and the New York Belting company to supply hose.
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Nappanee
Howe, Water and Chemical Combined
Seagrave
New York Belting Company
Licensed to Wed Issuances for Six Couples
Marriage licenses issued to Frederick M. Warner and Anna M. Menges Henry W. Martin and Emma Davidhizer Daniel H. Heffner and Nora Pontius Irvin Kuker and Elis Troup Philip Kroft and Catherine Whittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M. Warner
Anna M. Menges
Henry W. Martin
Emma Davidhizer
Daniel H. Heffner
Nora Pontius
Irvin Kuker
Elis Troup
Philip Kroft
Catherine Whittle
One Minute Cough Cure Saves Child From Croup
Mr J Sheer of Sedalia Missouri says a child saved from death by One Minute Cough Cure given by a doctor who believed it would act at once. The advertisement cites cures for coughs colds grippe pneumonia bronchitis throat and lung troubles and promotes House Worth Bros. as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J. Sheer
Sedalia
Houseworth Bros
Letter From Arkansas Details Bear Encounter During Hunt
Ted Pounder describes a rough hunting night with Lloyd Newman in Arkansas. Lloyd sought a strall, fired shots, and hid in a tree from two bears. Pounder found him at noon, noting Lloyd lost his hat in the escape and the bears had carried something in their mouths, which he suspected was Lloyd's cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Ted Pounder
Lloyd Newman
Lloyd
Ros
Warried
Ted
Russell Surrendered: Russell Habeas Corpus Case Decided
Judge Buck of the Kalamazoo circuit court rendered a habeas corpus decision at 9 this morning releasing the prisoner to Indiana officers. Russell has 48 hours to appeal and is expected to be lodged in Goshen jail by Thursday afternoon. Prosecutor Frank declares sufficient evidence to convict Russell of involvement in the Van derlip robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Kalamazoo
I Ncians
Russell
Bounty
Goshen
Frank
Vanderlip
Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jules Levy
Mr and Mrs Jules Levy celebrated their crystal wedding anniversary at home last evening with about twenty guests in attendance. Guests presented valuable and useful gifts including a beautiful drop crystal electric light as a token of esteem for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Levy
Ministers Meet Unites South Bend Clergy at First Congregational
The St Joseph Valley Ministerial Association held its first meeting at the First Congregational church with about thirty clergy from South Bend Mishawaka and Goshen and their wives present. A permanent organization was formed and an executive committee led by Rev J D Case Rev Dr Van Nuys and Rev F K Zechiel was elected to arrange future quarterly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Valley
Ita
First Congregational Church
South Bend
Mishawaka
Goshen
J. D. Case
van Nuys
F. KE. Zechiel
Hikhart
C.8. Smith
Robert Green
Henry Wells Jonusco
Souith Bend
Launecassary
Gambling cases in Elkhart district court
A crowded Elkhart court watched Justice Young preside over gambling trials. Robert Hooker was found not guilty this morning. The nine remaining defendants requested separate trials and their cases were continued until Friday at 10 am, likely to be dismissed. A basket of chips and cards remained in court custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Democrat
Elkhart
Justice Young
James S. Dodge
Robert Hooker
Raccoon Captured by Jefferson Township Farmer
William Niccum, a well known Jefferson township farmer, captured a large raccoon in a woodland pasture. He chased the animal under a stump and dispatched it after noticing a steel trap fastened to the raccoon’s front leg. The restraint prevented it from climbing trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Niccum
Jefferson Township
Fire destroys frame building at Vistula
A frame building at Vistula owned and occupied by W. H. Griener the village postmaster and storekeeper burned to the ground last evening. The loss amounts to 1200 dollars and is fully covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vistula
W. H. Griener
Dennison praises Cham berlain's remedy in Bechuanaland report
In a Nov 4 1897 dispatch from Vryburg Bechuanaland Captain O G Dennison lauds Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as beneficial for bowel complaints among his men. The notice notes it is for sale by A O Rowe druggist. Also mentions score cards for pedts at the Truss office priced 15 cents per 100 or 25 cents for 200.
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Africa
O. G. Dennison
Galishe
Vryburg
Bechuanaland
Chamberlain
A. O. Rowe
Truss
Silk Robbers Target South Bend Stores In December Heist
Silk thieves burglarized Wyman's and the Boston dry goods stores in South Bend, stealing about 2600 in silks and 25 in cash. A third store, Amen'e, was entered by a skylight and investigators suspect a coordinated gang of silk robbers active in the area. Police chief Tarrock will confer with local officials as detectives press for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyman
Boston
South Bend
Ibis
Amen’e Dry Goods
Vwstrep, Hill & Co
Tarrock
Supt
Basden
Bikdart
Auditor’s warrant drains county treasury in Goshen notice
Auditor Berkay issued a warrant on the county treasury for over 826 000 in favor of the state. Treasurer Wood will buy a draft and take the amount to Indianapolis within days. After township trustees and schools are paid, little balance remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Bey
Berkay
Wood
Indianapolis
Goshen Democrat
Elkhart County Court Opens December Term
The Elkhart circuit court will convene December term on the 18th after vacation. Few cases have been filed and the docket is expected light. Many cases have moved out of the county on venue changes. no state cases unless the Russell case proceeds. Grand and petit jurors will be drawn next Monday. no present matters before the grand jury beyond sheep stealing cases.
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Elkhart Eiroalt
Narrow escape from coal gas at Washington Street home
The Richter family on Washington Street narrowly escaped suffocation from coal gas when a stove pipe was pushed too far into the chimney. Mr Richter woke early to deadly fumes and could barely move, awakening his wife but finding his two young sons harder to rouse. The family suffers today from inhalation effects. August Paul, a pattern maker at the Kelly Foundry, was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Richter
Washington Street
Hand Injury at Kelly Foundry Reports Severe Lacerations
A worker at Kelly foundry suffered a serious hand injury yesterday afternoon while on a pattern. Two fingers were nearly severed and others lacerated. a hack was called but the injured man walked to town where a doctor dressed the hand. doctors hope the fingers may be saved.
A Saloon Row Incident Ends Before Bloodshed
A serious quarrel in the Hagle saloon last night was stopped by the bartender who intervened. Two men clashed as one drew a dirk knife and the other a gun, but swift action prevented injury.
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Hagle
Coroner Reveals Cause of Death in Hendershot Inquest
Coroner Gianbdeiss presided over the inquest into the death of James Y. W. Hendershot. The verdict states Bright's disease as the cause and notes an unlicensed physician was in charge during his illness.
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Gianbdeiss Cave
Rijay
James YW. Hendershot
Bright
Arrest of West Jackson dealer on larceny warrant
Cassius Brown, a West Jackson street dealer in second hand goods, was arrested on a larceny warrant. He pled not guilty, posted $100 bond for next Tuesday, and is charged with stealing a harness and a horse blanket from George F. Branner’s barn on West High Street. The items were later found in Brown’s store within an hour. Brown has a history of questionable memory regarding stolen property and accused the case as a decoy to arrest him.
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Cassius Brown
West Jackson Street
Blake
Brown
George F. Branner
West High Street
Bradia
Aisa Tims
Elmer Post G A R Elects Officers Last Evening
Elmer Post No 37 Capt of Ind G A R elected officers last evening with Commander Orvills T Chamberlain S V O Anthony Coley J V O R H Edgerly Quartermaster John H Schutt O D D M Willis O G A Keeley Chaplain F Munson Surgeon H M Beck Trustees J D Braden J S Dodge J P Walker Delegates Geo B Coleman Milton Nash Alternates H F Manning A Ooley
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Elmer Post
G A. H
Electioz
Mer Post
Ind. G. A. R
Orvills T. Chamberlain
Anthony Coley
R. H. Edgerly
John H. Schutt
O. D
D. M. Willis
O. G.——A. Keeley
F. Munson
H. M. Beck
Trustesee
J. D. Braden
J. S. Dodge
J. P. Walker
Geo. B. Coleman
Milton Nash
H. F. Manning
A. Ooley
Inheritance tax cases reach U S Supreme Court
Washington December 6 Argument began Tuesday in the United States Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the inheritance tax provision in the war revenue act. The law is challenged as a direct tax not apportioned among the states and as potentially unconstitutional if not uniform in its operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Troops Ordered Home From Cuba Reduced Force Reported
Washington reports formal war department orders to cut U S troops in Cuba secretary Root’s decision will bring home the Fifteenth Infantry units at Santiago and Puerto Principe. Eight companies leaving, eight of the eighth cavalry remain in Puerto Principe and one squadron of the Tenth cavalry stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Washington
War Department
Root
Fifteenth Infantry
Santiago
Puerto Principe
Eighth Cavalry
Tenth Cavalry
Meridian Rosenbaum building fire roars through business district
Meridian Mississippi reports a major blaze last night at the Rosenbaum building in the heart of the business district. Several adjacent structures suffered serious damage from flames and water as authorities estimate losses at about 300000 with 200000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian
Miss
Rosenbaum
Water Invades Mines Near Kimberley
The Standard and Diggers News reports Cecil Rhodes dispatches intercepted near Kimberly say the De Beers mines are flooding. Rhodes estimates damage at $50,000 per day due to the water ingress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Standard and Diggers
Cecil Rhodes
Kimberly
de Beers
Rhodes
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Mrs. V. Pa ¢Rilo
Jefferson Middieoary
York
Cleveland Union
Locke
Millersburg Corporation
Wakarusa Middlebury
Bristol Eectarte Nappanee
Goshen Elghart
Street Car Company
Gar
Mikhart
Shiloh Field
W.R.C
Sue V. Hart
Jennie Weipert
Maggie My
Ers
Mary Vitus
Hisia 1
Squires
Sacha Ancrewg
Annice Brown
Vary
Ball
Anniee Brown
van Die
Doman
George Doman
West Virginia
James T. Hendershott
Mr. Schaibly
Mr. Metzler
Hendershott
Taylor
Levy
Harry S. Chester
W. H. Anderson
O. G.conn
John Taylor
John M. Monschien
A. M. Barron
W. W. Whitcomb
Herman Grazer
Whitcomb
Indiana
South Bend Merchants
Warren Hill
Monday Hight
Silk Department
Vinnege
C. S. Richter
Kelly Foundry
August Paul
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