Truth Office Damaged by Early Sunday Fire
Fire at the Truth building caused 4000 to 5000 dollars in damage to the composing and press rooms. The blaze started in the basement from a furnace and spread to the upper floors before Fire Chief Sanford and his crew stopped it. If the stack of paper had caught, neighboring structures could have burned. the newspaper will resume operations with Mennonite Publishing Co. help and new equipment soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truth
Sanford
Iis
Dunbar
Truth Mechanical
Mennonite Publishing Co
Foreclosure suit filed by Elkhart Building & Loan
The Fraternal Building and Loan Association of Elkhart sues Anson and Lydia Crofoot Thomas A Hitchcox and wife Mrs Jeanette Johnson and James D D Osborne executors of R M Johnson estate for 700 judgment and foreclosure of mortgage on Tinkhart realty with Vanfleet and Vanfleet as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fraternal Building & Loan Association of Elkhart
Anson
Lydia Crofoot
Thomas A. Hitchcox
Jeanette Johnson
James D.D. Osborne
R. M. Johnson
Anson Crofcot
Thos. A. Hitchcox
Tinkhart Realty
Vanfleet
Grand Trunk Western v City of South Bend Rail Track Case
The Grand Trunk Western Railway Company seeks an injunction in a St Joseph circuit court case moved to the Elkhart circuit. Represented by Anderson DuShane and Crabill the plaintiff asks the city of South Bend be restrained from laying a second and additional track on Division Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Western Railway Company
City of
South Bend
St. Joseph
Elkhart
Anderson, DuShane & Crabill
Division Street
Pair from Millsburg Elk Hart Planned Marriage Licenses
Edward Patterson 24 and Pearl Cearfoos 19 of Millsburg were licensed to marry. Michael Monschein 22 and Nora Cripe 19 of Elkhart also licensed. A transcript in York township read matter filed in circuit court by D J Prueger. The grand jury may probe gambling and gambling houses in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Patterson
Pearl Cearfoos
Millersburg
Michael Monschein
Nora Cripe
Elkhart
York Township
Circuit Court
D. J. Prueger
Goshen
Michael Kunkle Dies of Liver Cancer at 58
Michael Kunkle aged 58 died last night from liver cancer after recent employment in the Lake Shore shops. He lived with his wife and two sons Otto and Martin at 905 Tenth Street. Funeral is set for Wednesday at 1 PM from the family home and 2 PM at the German Lutheran church. He is survived by two sisters Mrs. W Sulke and Mrs. Gus Lornes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kunkle
Kunkle
Lake Shore
Otto
Martin
Tenth Streets
German Lutheran Church
W. Sulke
Gus Lornes
Family poisoned at breakfast by unknown substance
Mrs. A. F. Schlaub her brother Elliott Whiteman and her three children were poisoned at breakfast. Dr Short was summoned but found the family out of danger on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Schlaub
Elliott Whiteman
Short
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised
Mr. J. H. Seitz of Detroit Michigan reports the tablets improved his appetite, relieved bloating, and gave a pleasant bowel movement. The ad notes local demand and that Houseworth Bros. carry the product with every box warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. H. Seitz
Deroit Mich
Houseworth Bros
Ivery Box
Ellsworth Denounces Venezuelan News Illustrations
Luther L. Ellsworth the consul at Puerto Cabello now in New York criticizes metropolitan reports on Venezuela as grotesque and misleading. He cites errors in text and photographs regarding the consulate Fort Solano lighthouse and Fort Libertador, noting their actual locations and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther L. Ellsworth
Puerto Cabello
Venezuela
Custom House
Fort Solano
Fort Libertador
Fort
Libertador
Forts at Maracaibo and Castro Regime Face Allied Assessment
The analysis notes the circular cement forts with 16 to 20 foot walls near Maracaibo, their design to resist bombardment, and the German pressure in Venezuela. It cites Ellsworth on inner walls, terrain defenses, and limited garrison strength. It also describes President Castro’s authority in Zulia, the modest Venezuelan navy, and potential American business opportunities amid tensions with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinand
Isabella
Chicago
Ellsworth
Castro
Zulia
Venezuela
Spain
Congress
Mr. Blisworth
Mutos
Hernandes
Parades
George Gould
Bolivar
General Crespo
Miranda
del Mayo
Galecia
Tortuma
Aliso
Margrita
Mr. Ellsworth
United States
State Department
Germany
Elsworth
Maracaibo
DeWitt’s Early Risers Promoted By Houston Advertiser
A Houston advertisement touts DeWitt’s Early Risers as the best pill for ill health and constipation. A user testimonial from W. H. Howell claims the pills improved his family’s health, attributing their well being to the product. Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. H. Howell
Houston
Texas
Houseworth Bros
May Demand Castro's Resignation in Venezuela
Caracas reports a movement to seek Castro's resignation with a plan to install Vice President Ayala if approved. Congress may be convened to plot a path out of the crisis after the Puerto Cabello bombardment. A German resident and two servants were killed in Saturday's shelling near San Histobian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro
Caracas
Ayala
Congress
Puerto Cabello
United States
Venezuela
San Histobian
Spavin Liniment Ad Promises Complete Horse Cure
English Spavin Liniment removes all lumps blemishes from horses including blood spavins curbs splints and sprains. Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful blemish cure ever known. Sold by C H Leonard druggist Elkhart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Leonard
Druggest
Elkhart
Ind
Tenants Mourn Fire Victims In Manhattan Apartment
New York December 15. A tenant house fire this morning killed Mary Bond and two children. Several other tenants were injured in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Bond
How to Cure a Cold in One Day with Bromo Quinine
An old ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for a cold. All druggists refund the money if it fails. Be W Grove’s signature appears on each box, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Grove
For Sale Six Year Old Mare With Foal
Six year old mare with foal for sale. Perfectly sound. Inquiries at Mc Dowell's Livery. E wtf.
Grand jury probes shooting of Miss Lain Barney
The grand jury began examining the shooting of Miss Lain Barney by Dr. Harry Galinger with many witnesses called. The report is expected by Thursday. Also filed today is a divorce suit by Nannie C Kosht against Francis M Kosht alleging infidelity. plaintiff resides in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Lain Barney
Harry Galinger
Nannie C. Kosht
Francis M Kosht
Elkhart
Walter Rowe Opens New Bar Admission in Goshen
Walter Rowe of Elkhart was admitted to the bar at Goshen today, advancing his legal career in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rowe
Elkhart
Goshen
Elkhart Circuit Court opens December term with 34 lawyers
The Elkhart circuit court convened at 9 yesterday morning under Judge Ferrall with 34 lawyers present. The day focused on docket calls and miscellaneous matters. The calendar shows the term ending January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ferrall
Davis and Davis File Divorce Suit for Haganaw
Davis and Davis filed a divorce action for Mrs Effie Daily Haganaw against William J Haganaw. The couple wed about a year ago. The complaint was filed by number, making the allegations not public.
County Commissioners Set Meeting to Award Supplies Contract
The board of county commissioners will meet next Friday to award the contract for county officers supplies, outlining procurement details and expected supplier selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Judge Ferrall Denies New Trial in Zalasko-Wiodard Case
Judge Ferrall refused a new trial in the Zalasko-Wiodard damage case that stirred public excitement during the original trial. The ruling ends the bid for reconsideration and leaves the verdict in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
Property Sale At Elk Hart By Court Order
The Geo. O. Hudson property in Elk Hart, owned by a Pullman porter and his divorced wife, was sold by Judge J. D. Osborne at a commissioners sale by court order. Mrs. Mary Keeler of Chicago bought it for 1800 dollars. From the price 400 dollars go to court costs 100 dollars to attorneys and commissioners fees and liens totaling about 240 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. O. Hudson
Elkhart
Pullman Porter
J. D. Osborne
Mary Kealer
Chicago
Divorce Proceeding Filed by George R Harper for Sarah Sample
George R Harper sues Sarah J Sample for divorce from Leroy Sample with cruelty allegations. The couple, married May 16 1871 and long separated, reside Bristol. Assets include $1000 real estate and $140 personal property. They have two children Jennie age 11 and Kate age 20. plaintiff seeks decree and $500 alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Harper
Sarah J. Sample
Leroy Sample
Bristol
Jennie
Kate
Sheriff Vetting Alvin at Goshen Prompted by Local Inquiry
Sheriff McCarty of South Bearl traveled to Goshen yesterday to vet Alvin amid local legal tensions. Nusbaum faces a seduction charge in St Joe County and has been jailed 38 days for contempt for unpaid divorce fees. Judge Ferall rejected release and may detain him until payment is arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherriff McCarty
South Bearl
Goshen
Alvin
Nusbaum
Wields
St. Joe
Nausbaum
Blas
Ferall
Elkhart Pair Denied Divorces by Circuit Judge Ferrall
Circuit Judge Ferrall denied the divorce petition of Mrs. Wilhemina Hultin from Albert J. Hultin in Elkhart. The ruling was issued yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
Wilhehuina Hultin
Albert J. Hultin
Elkhart
Baley's Lexative Tablets Endorsed by Local Mayor
Mayor Baumgarten of Freeport asserts Baley's Lexative Tablets greatly benefit him, claiming they cure constipation headaches and liver troubles. He praises them as pleasant mild and natural with one or two tablets at night making him feel fine by morning. Packages priced at 10c 20 tablets 20c 60. Chocolate coated. Chas. D. ttushtona.
J H Lester writes of Kokomo steel mills
In a Truth letter from Kokomo Indiana dated December 18 1902 J H Lester tours the Kokomo steel plant as a Truth representative He relays superintendent A A Charles figures claiming daily production of 1800 kegs of nails 65 tons of barbed wire 200 tons of smooth wire 125 tons of galvanized wire and 300 tons of steel rods along with vivid notes from the nail and wire rooms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lester
Kokomo
Ind
Truth
A. A. Charles
Inside the giant wire mill from the era of steam power
Lester recounts a tour of a vast plant with a wire mill run by massive engines. He notes a 25 foot underground high and low pressure engine costing 200000 dollars, 24 boilers, 690 tons of coal daily, 1409 workers, and a vast galvanizing process with melted brick bath, highlighting the scale and speed of production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Head
Ralor
Tonser
Kirkhart
Canhi
Lester
Fragmentary OCR Notice From Chicago Payday Ledger
Readable bits show names and amounts in a damaged clerk ledger. Mentions Chicago and payee items though many words are garbled.
Funeral set for Rev Kemp Goshen district leader
The death of Rev B A Kemp at age about 60 follows stomach and bowel cancer. Survived by wife daughter Margaret Stretch son Rev George Kemp and stepson Lester Poor. Services at First Methodist Goshen with sermons by multiple pastors. burial at Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. Rempa
Goshen
Fee
B. A. Kemp
Wayne County
Indiana
Evanston
Tein Island
Ao Denerey
Scott
Lev. Kerr
Noblesville
Mishawaka
Anderson
Winchester
Richmond
Manchester
Muncie
Elkhart
Mias
Margaret A. Stretch
South Bend
Creorge E. Kemp
Mo. Chareh
Albion
Lester Poor
South Wither Meds
M.E
C.C. Cissel
Kemp
Light
Charles Smith
W. Lynch
Warsaw
Gas explosion injures two men near building and loan block
William Cadwell and F J Black gas fitters were severely injured today by a natural gas explosion. The blast near the Building and Loan block threatened to wreck the area.
For Sale Items List Mixed Instrument Offer
FOR SALE One p is now two organs fifteen violins six cornets six clariosts two finkes two birgales five cultars and dive-manud sitys. W H Smith a Mic Dealer postoffice hioelh dee wi 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Hioelh
Dee
Partition suit filed in Etkhart County Circuit Court
In the Indiana Etkhart County Circuit Court a partition action is filed by Mary C. Kegerreis and Samuel Kezer fis against Thomas J. Bickel Emma J. Bickel J Peter Bickel Mary Bickel Jane Wholheiter and William Wholheiter Case No 10288 The complaint with affidavit shows meritorious action and notifies Jane Wholheiter and William Wholheiter of the filing They must answer or demur by January 31 1903 The term begins at Goshen Court House on the first Monday in December next procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Etkhart
Etkhart County
Mary C. Kegerreis
Samuel Kezerfis
Thomas J. Bickel
Emma J. Bickel
J. Peter Bickel
Mary. Bickel
Jane Wholheiter
William Whol Heiter
Elkhart Circuit
S. Jane Wholheiter
Wiliam Whoalheiter
Indiana
Notice of Insolvency in Heasley Estate Case
In the Wikhart Circuit Court December 1902 term, Daniek Shick as administrator filed final settlement for the estate of Henry Heasley. Creditors and heirs are instructed to appear December 29, 1902 to show cause and present claims for adjudication in the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heasley
Wikhart Circuit Court
Daniek Shick
Ieure
Renue
Wikittiat Sali Estate
Allowanued
Louis A. Dennert
iGerk Hingart Circuit Court
Estate of David Lug er dehategreudh final settlement notice
In the Eikbach Circuit Court the estate of David Lug er dehategreudh is set for final settlement. Clyde Raymer appears and legatees must answer by January 1603. The clerk Louis Alpannert records the notice from Be toh boame ab dieces in Indiana on December 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eikbach
David Luger Dehategreudh
Clyde Raymer
David Raymeriec
Oate
Mikhart Peener
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J. Helfrick
Opera
J. P. Sanders
C. M. Harris CO
Harvest Queen Mills
Shafer & Schult
B. M. Johnson
Johnson & Osborne
Milkkhart
St Joseph Valley Bank
Indiana National Bank
Louis M. Simpson
Main St. Elkhart, Ind
Londike
Arkansas
G.L. Nichols
Lio Hi
Marion Coulty
Truth Office
J.H. Lester
Kokomo Steel Mills
Om Wirt & .E
Vinceot
FrauseWwarti
Rev
Remip
M. FE. Church
Paka
Netitied
Lee
Guy
A.sul
Smith
Rust Bu
A. L. Jones & Co
Maida
Alonzo v. Bliss. Co
Washington,d. Co
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