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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
1
David Smith fell from an operating engine at Lake Shore Shops on Saturday evening. No further injuries or cause are detailed in the readable text. Local responders were on the scene and investigated the incident.
A man injured in a recent crash cannot recall the incident and fears a skull fracture. Doctors monitor his condition as investigators review evidence and interview witnesses for clues.
David Smith aged 32 a machinist helper at the Lake Shore shops lies at the point of death at his home after an accident Saturday afternoon on engine No 339. A heavy wrench slipped from the nut and he fell six feet striking a grate frame with the back of his head. He is semi conscious and memories of the event are unclear with a possible skull base fracture. He has a wife and ten year old son relying on him for support. Born in Ottawa township Michigan he moved to Colon then to Colon to the city a year ago. His father in law Clayton Chamberlain of Colon arrived Saturday night.
Rev J F Funk of the Mennonite Publishing Co is in a very dangerous condition from hemorrhages after being taken ill late last week. His condition was critical last night with fear of death but a slight improvement is reported today. His illness will grieve many business and personal friends.
Total distributed 54591.05 with a balance of county fund 27733.18 and delinquent taxes collected but not distributed 18788.03 to miscellaneous fund, and 3593.69 to the common school fund interest and principal.
Officials of Indiana Railway and promoters of the Chicago and Indiana Air Line met in South Bend to discuss running cars on Indiana tracks if the line is built. No formal agreement was reached and the proposition was requested in writing. Local observers call the Chicago and Indiana Air Line the most promising of several routes citing inside information of imminent construction.
Eight mortgages and two releases recorded by Recorder Peddycard show transfers. Geo D Prevo to John W Morgan two lots in Millersburg for 2000 dollars. Cora B Hoover to Justice B Pawling lot in Elkhart for 1000 dollars. Cora B Hoover to Oscar E Swinehart lot in Elkhart for 20 dollars. A M Morningstar to W F Morningstar et al land in Osolo for 2000 dollars. Geo W Roth to Charles W Elliott lot in Middlebury for 1800 dollars. Home Industrial Co to Fred J Nonner lot in Elkhart for 290 dollars. Elkhart Improvement Co to Fred J Nopper lot in Elkhart for 198 dollars. Lovina J Chapman et al to Hu W Godfrey et al land in Concord for 350 dollars. CG Dotson to AL Rehgartley.
The LaPorte Argus Bulletin reports two young men from Michigan City visited LaPorte last Friday and left Saturday for the south on the Lake Erie. Their legs measured about a foot in length while their feet and the rest of the body were proportionally large. They appeared as brothers and were deformed identically, presenting an unusual spectacle.
A letter from L Sidney Abbott formerly of this city has been received stating that he is aboard a war ship. The message confirms his continued service and location, providing a personal update from the vessel.
Washington dispatch reports Judge Baker of the Indiana Supreme Court was decided upon as United States circuit court judge to replace William A. Woods. A conference with the president, Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge, and Attorney-General Knox lasted 1 hour 10 minutes with no final recommendation.
Harry Green assistant superintendent resigns from Elkhart based Indiana Electric Railway Company. He contemplates a higher paid position elsewhere. C A Miller will fill his post, with Riggle and Kline succeeding in turn. Frank Fisher motorman also resigns.
Trustee Grosh received from County Auditor Berkey the December allotment for Concord township. Amounts cover township and road purposes, relief of the poor, bridge fund, special school purposes, and township tuition fund totaling 8 092 08.
Special to Truth Indianapolis Indiana December 10 19xx appellate court today affirmed the decision in the case George Mc Laughlin versus D P Wisler carried up from Wikhart County.
Public records show real estate transfers listing property parcels, grantees, grantors, and recording dates as compiled from county clerks. Details reflect ownership changes and related instruments filed in the registry.
In Ionia Michigan a breach of promise suit centers on widow Mrs. Katherine Pierce who seeks 5000 dollars from Daniel Unger, a wealthy Ionia township farmer. The case filed November 26 follows Pierce’s January 1900 divorce from Carl R. Bronco and places attorneys Mummert and Jay of Goshen on the defense.
The Elkhart Circuit Court begins its December term with the petit jury reporting on Monday. Judge J. D. Ferra, who has been presiding in LaGrange, will arrive in Goshen Saturday night or Monday morning to begin duties.
County officials in Goshen report illegal fishing at Lake Wawasee with fish moved to nearby towns for disposal. Deputies and the fish commissioner expect indictments as investigations continue.
Dr. Sensenich of Wakarusa was today named administrator of the George Seaver estate. He filed a $40,000 bond. The decedent was a wealthy Harrison township resident.
Grand and petit jurors are drawn for December. The petit jury is to be called December 18, while the grand jury will await the court order. Grand jurors include George Swank Tracy Fisher William Yost Ira Osborn M F Isbell John Lee. Petit jurors include Fred Pickerel Bennett Freese Edward Logan George Swartz Joseph Paulus Joe Jarvis BE Drake Philip Bowser Joe Carter Dan Teeter Jerry Bechtel Edward Stage.
Goshen Indiana December 11 with electric railway plans fading and more residents likely to visit Wawasee an auto mobile for ten to twelve passengers is being organized by A B Keith. The vehicle, costing about 1200 dollars, will cover the fourteen mile trip in about one hour and ten minutes.
In Arkansas Goshen Ind December 11 Burt Osborn of this city has joined a hunting expedition through the wilds of Arkansas. Osborn and three companions left Terre Haute in a wagon fitted for the trip and drove through portions of Kentucky and Missouri. The start occurred two weeks ago and at least one month will be spent hunting.
Indiana judges debate successor to United States circuit judge Francis E. Baker. Elkhart lawyer John M. Van Fleet and Kosciusko Judge H S Biggs are named, with other candidates including Shively of Wabash and Quincy A. Myers. Baker may retire at seventy, enabling a vacancy in the state supreme bench. Francis E. Baker was born in Goshen on October 20 1860 and married May Irwin. they have three children.
J J Mahaffey and T A Curnow of Chicago exhibit a practical block signaling system at the Standard hotel in the city. The apparatus uses a battery in the engine cab to show red and white lights via a polarized relay to indicate track status and obstructions, aiming to revolutionize railway signaling after years of development.
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