Jury Returns Sealed Verdict in Shelley Spohn Damages Suit
A jury found for the defendant in the case J M Shelley versus Dr Spohn for $10 000 damages related to X ray treatment. The sealed verdict was delivered after twelve hours of deliberation in the city, with testimonies from an Ann Arbor sanitarium and defense witnesses. The article also mentions political and local legal notes about figures including Mr Anderson and Judge Raymer and references various local cases and events.
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J. M. Shelley
Dr. Spohn
Shelley
Ann Arbor
Mich
Spohn
Jrs. Short and
Alurpur
J. M
W. W. van Fleet
Turner
RieCis
Barrenville couple's divorce suit filed in Cen terville
Amanda Barrenvnst David sues Edward A. Barrenvnst in Cen terville for divorce on grounds of misdelity and cruelty alleging threats with a revolver and razor. She seeks £500 alimony and division of vessels in Elkhart. Drake sues Edward A. for unspecified goods and cruelty claims. The couple reside in Hart.
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Amanda Barrenvnst David
Centerville
Sve
Elkhart
Drake
Edward A
Hart
Mrs Molbash Dies at Home In Indiana Parish
Mrs. Molbash died of heart trouble on November 36 1802 in urban Marshell county Indiana. She was found by her husband sitting in a chair. Born December 29 1839 in Lock Elkhart county she had belonged to the U B church for 35 years. Funeral conducted by Rev Witlenhouse in Bourbon township.
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McCoy
Molbash
Urban
Marshell County
Indiana
Jemina McCoy
Otto FE
Edgar i. Brode
Lyndon Markham
Lock
Elkhart County
Ind
Judge Anderson Lacks Local Acquaintance among Elkhart Lawyers
The article notes Judge A B Anderson of Crawfords ville was chosen to replace Judge John Fi Baker on the U S district court bench. Elkhart lawyers express no opinions and show little interest, saying the district could not ask for more than a capable appointee.
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Anderson
A. B. Anderson
Crawfordsville
John Fi. Baker
United States District Court
Elkhart
Judge Anderson Named to Fill Federal Bench Seat
Crawfordsville Ind December 8 Judge Albert Barnes notes Anderson the newly appointed federal judge successor to Baker is forty five but appears younger He was born February 10 1857 in Zionsville Boone County and raised there His father a banker later moved to Anthony Kansas Where Anderson studied at Wabash College graduating 1879 He became Baldwin orator and won the state intercollegiate contest He later studied law in Indianapolis and with Hurley Crane in Crawfordsville Formed partnership with Benjamin Crane in 1885 He served seven years as prosecuting attorney and gained prominence as associate counsel in the famous Reverend William Petit murder trial which led to a conviction reflecting his fearless courtroom style
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John C. New Bank
Greenfield
Harry S. New
Anderson
Montgomery County
Rose J. Campbell
John Campbell
Webasna College
Albert Baker
Indianapolis
Benjamin Crane
Lebanon
Crawfordsville
Ind
Albert Barnes
Baker
Zionsville
Hoone County
Anthony, Kas
Wabash College
Baldwin
Colleg
Indiana
Senator Beveridge
de Pauw
McDonald & Fputler
Hurley & Crane
Postmaster Seeks Higher Pay for Day and Night Mail Service
A government postmaster asks for a raise to 8795 dollars yearly to cover both day and night mail delivery. He argues that current pay is insufficient to perform duties effectively.
Balfour Announces Venezuela Ultimatum in Commons
Premier Balfour said an ultimatum had been sent to Venezuela. If the reply is unsatisfactory, Britain and Germany would take measures to enforce their claims.
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London
House of Commons
Balfour
Veezuela
Trustee Grosh Collects Six Month County Appropriation
Trustee Grosh traveled to Goshen this afternoon following Deputy Auditor Cook to collect funds due under a six month appropriation approved by the county council.
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Grosh
Goshen
Cook
County Council
Fireman James Lynett Benefit Plans Raised Funds
Friends of James Lynett the Lake Shore fireman who lost two children and his home in a fire last Sunday say they have raised $606 for his benefit before night.
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James Lynett
Lake Shore
Death of Mrs Charity Grace Martin in Mishawaka
Mrs Charity Grace Martin wife of William E Martin died at home of parents in Mishawaka at 10 last evening from diabetes after a three month illness. Remains will be brought to Elkhart to Wworraw morning at 10:80 and taken to her home 212 Cassopolis street
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Charity Grace Martin
William E. Martin
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Cassopolis Street
Stallion Dies After Kick Breaks Leg at Martin Farm
Dr Harris was summoned west of Osceola last evening to treat a stallion owned by Mr Martin after a kick by another horse caused a broken leg. The animal was valuable and is not expected to recover.
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Dr. Harris
Osceola l
Mr. Martin
Coal Supply Crisis Warns of Freight Blockade and Blizzard
The article warns that hard coal may run dry due to a freight blockade or blizzard while prices remain high at 10 a ton above the 310 consumer price. Dealers ration scarce supplies and opportunists sell at inflated rates until contracts or public demand reshapes the market. Hospitals and residents face uncertain access as the fuel gap widens.
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Coal Trust
Hikhart
Michigan
ug @ enrioad
Jurors Named for December Term Court
Jurors for the December term have been selected. Court convenes Monday. Grand jury members include Todd Wilden Elkhart township George Sears Olive township Walter Randolph Bangor township Frank Artley York township Noah Reed Union township Miles Compton Concord. Petit jurors include Jacob Cassler Jefferson Charles Thornton Jefferson Samuel Taylor Goshen Melvin Mathews Jackson Joseph Gallagher Goshen Richard Chester Concord F W Cheney Concord Peter Stuckman Union Louis B Noble Goshen Frank W Wickwire Concord Iran Kaufman Middlebury Joseph J Schrock Middlebury.
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Grand Jury
Todd Wilden
Elkhart Township
George Sears
Olive Township
Walter Randolph
Bango Township
Frank Artley
York Township
Noah Reed
Union Township
Miles Compton
Concord
Petit Jury
Jacob Cassler
Jefferson
Charles Thornton
Samuel Taylor
Goshen
Melvin Mathews
Jackson
Joseph Gallagher
Richard Chester
Saloon Sale Rumor Denied by Owner Ludwig
Alvin Ludwig denies reports that his saloon is sold or for sale noting the place is not on the market. He disputes circulating claims as erroneous and reiterates ownership remains unchanged.
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Alvin Ludwisz
Ludwig
Consul Talks of Venezuela Riches Amid Internal Strife
Luther T. Ellsworth consul at Puerto Cabello Venezuela arrived in Elkhor t with his wife to visit Mrs. Ellsworth’s mother. He praised Venezuela’s resources but warned of constant internal conflict and noted Germans own most stores, Americans must imitate them to trade. bullets fill his consulate as opposition battles rage.
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Luther T. Ellsworth
Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
Elkhort
Ellsworth Leaves Venezuela After Declaration of Peace
Mr Ellsworth spoke on government needs and defects at the consulate but remarks were withheld for diplomatic reasons. He departed Venezuela on November 14, the day after peace was declared.
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Ter
Mr. Ellsworth
Venezuela
Hartford City jury awards $150 in contract suit
The Hartford City jury returned a $150 verdict for W. H. Winsip against the City of Hartford City after 29 hours of deliberation. The case claimed owed salary for a year as superintendent of the electric light plant, which the city owned at contract time.
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W. H. Winship
Hartford City
Grant
Ahr
Winsip
Hartford City News
Verei
Bea
Gohl Gil
Getticek
Owvdtehi
Cabinet reviews Venezuela tension with Britain and Germany
Washington dispatch reports England and Germany presenting an ultimatum and their diplomatic officials departing. The American legation takes over legation business as Venezuelan situtation dominates the cabinet meeting agenda.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Shuister
Venezuela
Bowen
England
Germany
Weeling
Congress Votes Christmas Recess to January Sixth
The House adopted a resolution setting a Christmas recess from November 20 to January 6. In New York, Grover Cleveland was noted as added to a list of notable individuals at the Civic Federation session, with remarks about seating near Archbishop Ireland.
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Washington, D. C
House
Congress
New York
Grover Cleveland
Cold Wave and global dispatches from Dec 9 era report
Atlantic states endure severe cold with records as low as 26 below. Typhoid illness eases for Cornelius Van derbilt while anarchists in Spezia are arrested during an oath ritual. Venezualan tensions rise as Germany Italy argue over claims and a warship is sent to Caracas. London cabinet discusses the Venezuela crisis amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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New York
Atlantic States
Rome
Spezia
Victor Emmanuel
Germany
Italy
Venezuela
Caracas
Elii
Ancient Recipe Fragments From A Kitchen Chronicle
A garbled passage suggests a dessert method with ten ounces of powdered sugar four eggs four ounces flour and spices for cookies baked until light brown. It also mentions lavender scenting a dining room to refresh air when windows cannot be opened.
Rebuilding New Road Along Railroad in Al lendale
Trustee Grozh leads a force rebuilding the east side road through the unplatted portion of Al lendale from Lusher to Indiana avenues. Bucklen donated dirt for grading fill. gravel surface to follow when weather allows. The road will ease crossing the railroad and save residents time.
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Grozh
Allendale
Lusher
Indiana Avenues
Hl. Is. Bucklen
Real Estate Transfers and Marital License Notice
Real estate transfers listed including Toldas Julian and wife to Charles Moo Tleehee with part of tot 8 in Thissell's question to Goshen. Dormer to Chloe B. Denier. Hess' Sunny Side Goshen. A marriage license issued by County Clergy for Sasstman and Bertha S. god dt Ppa in Lake.
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Toldas Julian
Charles Moo Tleehee
Thissell
Goshen
Fen EL Dormer
Chloe B. Denier
Hess
Sunny Side
County
Clery der Rort
M. .Sasstman
Bertha S. God
Lake
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