Fate of Jim Harris and a Vagabond Pair Unfolds
R H Wilson and Charles Hayes were arrested for vagrancy and sent to the stone yard for ten days. A letter to Sheriff Blass reveals Wilson faces wife desertion charges while Hayes remains jailed with him. Wilson, once a well dressed Three I railroad man, vanished from his wife, later seeking to reconnect with his father in law as arrest records mounted. Harris is noted as jailed in Elkhart on burglary with a long term expected.
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R. H. Wilson
Charles Hayes
Stone Yard
West
Wilson
Supt. Silvers
S. J. Blass
Luckiess Wilson
Hayes
Sherif Blass
Elkhart
James Harris
Trial of Louis Jupuith for Cooper murder continued
The court postponed the murder trial of Louis Jupuith over the Samuel Cooper case in South Bend from October 25 to December 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jupuith
Samuel Cooper
South Bend
Civil War Veteran Killed by Monon Switch Engine
George B. Mill a Civil War veteran was killed Sunday evening in Michigan City by a Monon switch engine He lived at Mill Creek LaPorte county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Mill
Michigan City
Mill Creek
LaPorte County
Brass Found After Theft at Goshen Thefts
Brass from the Big Four in Goshen was recovered under the white bridge. The suspected thief attempted to sell the loot to L. A. Harwood in Goshen, and authorities anticipate his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
L. A. Harwood
Residence sale on Sixth street to Mrs Rollins
Mrs Kulmer of Franklin street via Kesler Bros sold a Sixth street residence to Mrs Abbie Rollins for $2,000.
Sheriff’s Sale in Mitchell Charney Case at Goshen
In the case of Mitchell Charney against Chester W Merrill the sheriff sold the property at Goshen on Saturday afternoon to the plaintiff for 856.39 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Charney
Chester W. Merrill
Goshen
Clinton Township Farmer Dies in Roadside Collapse
Louis Hess a 34 year old Clinton township farmer died Friday afternoon while returning from the pasture with his cows. He dropped in the road and died within minutes in his wife’s arms. Coroner EHisenbeiss ruled death by apoplexy. Funeral services were held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hess
Clinton Township
Ehisenbeiss
Horses Stolen In Warsaw Theft Report
Sheriff Elliott of Goshen notified local police that two horses were stolen at Warsaw Saturday evening around six o clock. He described an organized gang responsible, but police say they have been unable to break it up.
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Elliott
Goshen
Warsaw
Estate Divided on Simonton Lake Property
Engineer Cook Saturday surveyed the Nat Newell estate of 520 acres on Simonton lake. The property is divided among the widow two sons and grand children with the division determined by the survey.
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Cook
Nat Newell
Simonton Lake
Knill's Red Pills for Women Restore Health
An advertisement urges every woman with fatigue weakness or lack of ambition to take Knill's Red Pills for Wan leople Pale and Weak claiming to be a blood and nerve medicine that restores health strength and beauty at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leople
Knill
Knill's Pills Promised To Restore Vitality And Health
Advertisement promotes Knill's Red Pills for fatigue and vitality, White Liver Pills for biliousness and constipation, and Blue Kidney Pills for kidney or urinary issues. Claims cure and energy restoration with guaranteed results. Port Huron, Michigan company distributes 25c per box or 5 for $1.00 with free pamphlets and samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frmill’s
Red
Blue Pill Co
Port Huron
Mich
Farmer Missing From Tuesday’s Daily
Ellis Zones near Granger loaded a wagon with meat for Hikhart last Friday and has not been heard from since. Police and family are anxious as he often disappears for days but expect his return. officials think he may have gone to Niles instead of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Granger
Hikhart
Elkhart
Niles
Assault on Ex-Marshal Foreman in Greentown
Ex-Marshal W. H. Foreman of Greentown was attacked by highwaymen. He was beaten with clubs and thrown through barbed wire. A dozen shots were fired during the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Foreman
Hannah Clark Dead After Long Illness at Clark Hospital
Hannah W. Clark aged 82 or 83, long time Elkhart resident, died at Clark Hospital following a three week stroke induced paralysis. Funeral at the hospital with Grace Lawn cemetery interment. She left a hospital gift to the Homoeopathic association and requested publication by attorney Perry L. Turner. Born December 31, 1817 in New Boston New Hampshire, she married James E. Clark in 1839 and moved to Elkhart in 1845. Her remains reflect a life of faith, family, and charitable acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Hospital
Hannah W. Clark
Clark Street
Clark
Perry L. Turner
Abbie and
Geary Whiting
New Boston
New Hampshire
Spirit Life
James E. Clark
Johnson
Vermont
Emma J. Clark
J. E
H. W. Clark
Elkhart
Congregational Church
Earth
Christ
Chamberlain Lades Emporium Assigns for Creditors
H A Chamberlain of the Ladies Emporium has made an assignment for benefit of creditors with C W Fish named trustee. The store is closed for invoice and will be sold privately. The move stems from heavy buying and a slow season. Chamberlain plans to resume as commercial traveler once affairs are settled. No asset or liability figures available. attorneys offer no comment.
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Ytuesday
H. A. Chamberlain
Ladies’ Emporium
C. W. Fish
Chamberlain
Paternity Charge in Goshen Court
In Justice Farrell's court at Goshen an affidavit accuses Noah Brumbaugh of bastardy by Della Young, aged 18, daughter of Mrs. Dunker. Brumbaugh, 23, son of farmer John Brumbaugh, faces trial set for Thursday at 1:30 p.m. with $200 bond furnished by his father. Brumbaugh works for Goshen's John Lott and the case may settle out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lott
Goshen
International yacht bid reaches Oshkosh man plans choose seventeen or twenty
Daniel Zook of Nappanee Indiana visited Oshkosh to meet builders Joes and Laborde of fast racing yachts. He plans to order a seventeen or twenty foot craft and decide after returning home. His Nappanee club seeks Inland Lakes Yacht Association entry and the boat will race in the annual regatta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Metropolitan Pressays
Daniel Zook
Nappanee
Ind
Joes & Laborde
Zook
Wll
Inland Lakes Yacht Association
Plumbers Maloney & Collins Win Contracts Across Regions
Maloney and Collins, the plumbers, have secured several strong contracts beyond their home area. They are refitting a large hotel in Huntington and also hold major residential projects in New Paris and Millford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloney & Collins
New Paris
Millford
Huntington
Desch of Noted Turfman
Lexington Ky December 12 J H Miller a noted turfman and former secretary of the Old Kentucky association died of paralysis in Lexington this afternoon He was 54 years old and a prominent figure in turf circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
J. H. Miller
Old Kentucky Association
Dutch Government Refuses Initiative on Transvaal Arbitration
The Hague notes that Section 12 reports the Dutch government has finally and definitely refused to take the lead in arbitration between the Transvaal and Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erger
The
Hague
Transvaal
Great Britain
Treaties Look to Nicaragua and Philippines Trade Shifts
The President sends senate a set of treaties with Great Britain extending ratification time for reciprocity of British West Indian possessions and with Nicaragua Ecuador the Dominican Republic and Denmark. The Nicaragua pact reduces Dingley tariff rates by 20 percent while offering some free access. The Spain cession treaty covers unlisted Philippine islands for 100000 dollars. Chile and Bolivia extradition pacts accompany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Great Britain
Nicaragua
Ecuador
Dominican Republic
Denmark
St. Croix
United States
Spain
Philippine Archipelago
Chile
Bolivia
War Revenue Bill Debated With Calls for Larger Cut
Washington reports detail a heated debate as Rep Boutell urges a larger beer tax cut beyond the Ways and Means plan. Secretary Gage's figures forecast a $26 million surplus two years ahead, limiting further cuts. Democratic Swanson pushes for revenue reductions to ease burdens on business, while Senate talks touch on the Hay Pauncefote treaty and Montana senatorial case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Boutell
Chicago
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
Gage
Ways and Means
England Hints on Hay-Pauncefote Treaty Fate
Washington reported England prefers the original Hay-Pauncefote treaty and may reject changes including the Davis amendment. Davis supporters push for passage while Hay’s re signing is denied. House investigates West Point death of Oscar Booz as cadet. Meyer named for Italy ambassador to Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Washington, D. C
Arthur J. Balfour
House of Commons
Hay
Nicaragua
West Point
House
Oscar L. Booz
Bristol
Wreck on Illinois Central injures eight at Isley Ky
The Illinois Central Cincinnati and New Orleans limited No 103 south bound wrecked at Isley Kentucky fifty four miles above Paducah at 2 am six cars ditched tender trucks jumped the track while travelling at forty five mph Injured include C W Northrop Colfax Md Mrs A M Coots Princeton Ky J W Scott Battle Creek Mich Ed Menifee Covington Tenn C N Underwood engineer G H Summons Owensboro Ky Miss Nora Munns Dawson Ky James Franklin Pullman car conductor None seriously hurt except Menifee and Summons who were in a hospital in Paducah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paducah
Illinois Central
Cincinnati and
New Orleans
Isley
C. W. Northrop
Colfax
A. M. Coots
Princeton
J. W. Scott
Battle Creek
Mich
Ed Menifee
Covington
Tenn
C. N. Underwood
G. H. Summons
Owensboro
Nora Munns
Dawson
James Franklin
Pullman
Government Sinks Rebel Steamer Gaitan at Colon
Report from Colon says government forces sunk the rebel steamer Gaitan and captured Tumaso. The US gunboat Concord has moved to Bocas del Toro and the British cruiser Pheasant is expected at Panama.
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Colon
Colombia
Gaitan
Tumaso
United States
Concord
Bocas del Toro
Pheasant
Panama
Fire destroys Brooklyn concert hall in four story building
Fire in Brooklyn on December 12 left Nos. 263 267 Prospect avenue a complete loss. The four story structure owned by John Kolle and used as a concert hall suffered an estimated 300000 dollars in damage, with partial insurance coverage.
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New York
Rick
Prospect Avenue
Brooklyn
John Kolle
President McKinley and Harrison Meet in Washington Dinner
President McKinley and ex President Harrison attended a dinner in Washington hosted by Justice Harlan. It was the first Washington dinner the president has accepted outside the White House in months, seen as easing reports of strained relations.
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Harrison
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Harerison
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court
Washington
White House
Recruits Arrive at Presidio as Army Gaps Fill
San Francisco reports 250 new recruits arriving weekly to the Presidio from multiple enlistment points. Over 400 are in barracks and many will stay pending Washington orders as China and the Philippines gaps are said to be filled. Manila-bound medical contingent sails aboard the Logan Saturday.
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San Francisco
Cal
Presidio
Washington
China
Philippines
Manila
Logan
W. L. Whittington
C. W. Thorpe
M. Purcell
Marie B. Moore
Henrietta Morrison
George Graham
Peruna Said To Cure Kidney Trouble By Testimonials
A series of letters from John H. Corlies, D L Jaycox, and Mary Lawler praise Peruna for curing kidney and pelvic issues. They report relief after weeks of use, weight gain, and renewed health. The advertisement explains kidney function and claims Peruna detoxifies blood and improves heart and digestion, inviting readers to request a free book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Corlies
Council Bluffs, In
Athletic Association
D. L. Jaycox
Grand Army of the Republic
Broadway
Oakland
Cala
Peruna
Mary Lawler
Appleton, Wis
Hartman
Daring Bank Burglary At Seville Stuns Northern Ohio
Six thieves drilled into the Seville bank vault after tying up local marshal Howard Weaver, citizen William Houtsen, and neighbor Mrs Mary Hides. They fled with 2130 in cash and $1000 in gold after four hours of drilling and a dynamite blast, abandoning a handcar near Sterling. The bank holds burglary insurance.
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Wooster, O
Ohio
Seville
Wooster
Frank Beach
Howard Weaver
William Houtsen
Marshal Weaver
Mary Hides
Mr. Houtsen
Marshal
Mr. Toutsen
Sterling
Roland Reed
New York
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mothers urged to trust Dean's Kidney Pills for enuresis cure
A classic testimonial agains bed wetting cites Doan's Kidney Pills as effective in treating kidney irritation causing nocturnal enuresis. An Elkhart father from 713 Marion St describes back pain and frequent kidney secretions alleviated by the remedy, touting relief and household joy. Doan's pills cost 50 cents a box with Doan's Ointment offered for skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Elkhart
O. S. &Mergon
Marion St
Lake Shore
Houseworth Bros
Doan
Jester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Bank Stock Tax Case Heard By U S Court of Appeals
Judge Day of the U S circuit court of appeals issued a decision affecting national bank stockholders. The Mercantile National Bank of Cleveland was taxed on its capital at 519,320 under a 60 percent valuation, with the state board of equalization later adding 123,000. Judge Taft upheld the increase, but Judge Day overruled Taft because the board failed to serve notice of the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Judge Day
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
National Bank
Mercantile National Bank of Cleveland
State Board of Equalization
Taft
Day
Board of Equalization
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Jim Harris
Kankakee
Sheriff’s Sale
Hannah Clark
Hi. A. Chamberlain
Mr. Zook
Desch
Illinois
Federal Board of Engineers
Rivers and Harbor Committee of
Chicago Board of Engineers
Congressman Reeves
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Gulf of Mexico
Barlow
Willard
Townsend
Mr. G Boutel
Mr. Payne
Mr. Swanson
Committee On Ways and Means
Democratic Party
Central America
Montana
Hanna
Consular Service
National Business League of Chicago
Charles Truax
James Deering
Col
Elliott Durand
L. W. Noyes
Stanley McCormick
C. A. Mallory
Foreign Affairs Committee of
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Congress
Board of Federal ‘Ngneers
Cincinnati Limited
Ohio Bank
Standard Oil Purchase
Los Angeles
Standard Oil Company
Pacific Coast Oil Company
California
Alameda
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