DIES SUDDENLY David Swinehart Expires From Heart Trouble
Local obituary notes the sudden death of David Swinehart due to heart trouble. Funeral details were not available in the readable fragment.
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
Local farmer dies suddenly near Elkhart at 67
David A. Swinehart a farmer near Elkhart died after a brief stumble on his way to the barn. Hearts failure suspected. coroner to rule after inquest. He leaves wife Aceline and six children. Funeral Sunday without time set. Also noted: Noah Palmer dies at Lafayette soldiers' home after years of illness. civil war veteran with 4th Indiana Battery. Remains likely to be sent for interment. Charles Starr of Goshen dies at 40 from stomach trouble. funeral in Hicksville Ohio under Knights of Pythias auspices. Starr had worked with Goshen druggists D H Hawks and John B Walk. survived by mother and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Swinehart
Swinehart
Nancy
Leona
Noah Palmer
Lafayette
4Th
Indiana Battery
Michigan City
LaPorte
Lake Shore
Elmer Post
Sherrill R. Palmer
Calumet, Mich
Charles Starr
Goshen
Elkhart County
Hicksville
Ohio
Knights of Pyth
Bran
Thomas A
Martin V. Starr
Starr
D. H. Hawks
John B. Walk
Regulating Fraternal Insurance in Indiana
Indiana Auditor Hart warns a few fraternal insurers may exit after January 1 unless rates improve. He notes the law lacks authority to rule out low rate companies outright but suggests they must raise their January statements to avoid elimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hart
Fragmented OCR Summary Entry
Incomplete text shows garbled names and phrases. The readable parts mention Dikhari and rice, with no clear event or outcome to anchor a full headline.
Hummel Insane Inmate Declared Sane
Adam Fummel of Concord Township an inmate at the county infirmary has been adjudged insane. He is 44 years old. The examining committee including Justice Sanders and Dr Eckelman filed the papers yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Fummel
Concord Township
County
Justice Sanders
Drs. Eckelman
Will of Thmas Ott Filed in Probate Court
The will of Thmas Ott was filed with Probate Commissioner H. C. Wilson. He bequeaths the 56 acre home farm in Benton township and the personal property to his widow, named executrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thmas Ott
H. C. Wilson
Benton Township
Exerciutrix
Petit Jury Called for Jan Second
Judge J. D. Frivail called the petit jury for the third Wednesday of the term January 2. One criminal dormet case has been set for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Frivail
Petit Jury
Jacob Johnson Refuses Plea in Goshen Robbery Case
Jacob Johnson of Buceve State denies guilt for a clothing store robbery in Goshen the night Thurston failed to arrive. He testifies to financial embarrassment as James S. Dodge, county attorney for the poor, is assigned to his defense and Judge Ferrall conducts examination. Johnson remains reticent about his past, with vanity noted as a potential weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Johnson
Buceve
Robbins
Goshen
Thurston
James S. Dodge
Attornney
Gore to Be Retired Amid Governor Mount's Early Selections
The state house struggle continues as many seek posts with the new administration. Governor Mount has already made appointments without Colonel Durbin’s input, including Parks M. Martin to the tax board, despite Durbin's expectations for G. W. Menzies. Supposed plans suggest Martin may not stay beyond the current term. other key posts, including adjutant-general and quartermaster, are also expected to retire, with over forty stenographer applications and hundreds for clerk positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Governor Mount
Durbin
Parks M. Martin
Tax Board
Thomas B. Buskirk
G. W. Menzies
Mt. Vernon
Martin
Buskirk
Boiler inspection bill proposed by state inspector
Bill prepared by Boiler Inspector Bill D. H. McAbee calls for mandatory inspection of all steam boilers at least twice yearly by a competent inspector, with costs borne by boiler owners. The proposal also includes safety provisions to protect boiler operation and public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. McAbee
Peter West Breok Seeks Trial Over Forged Order Case
Peter West Breok faces a forgery controversy over an alleged order involving Alexander Pope. He seeks a jury trial to explain his position. Dodge has been assigned to defend him as he admits financial strain linked to himself and James S&S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Westbreok
Peter
Alexander Pope
James S&s. Dodge
Case of Caiger Reversal Sparks Indiana Debate
The Indiana Supreme Court reversal in Jacob Caiger’s sheep stealing case draws interest as attorney H C Dodge argues the ruling may free Caiger. An Indianapolis Sentinel excerpt notes the court’s care to avoid improper multi count instructions and references signals from Orrin Conley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Supreme Court
Jacob Caiger
H. C. Dodge
Caiger
Indianapolis Sentinel
Justice Monks
Supreme Court
Orrin
MM. Conley
HW. C. Dodee
Vr. Conley Trylon
Starncon
Prom Chia Daits. Litee Sy OE Ave. Haurah Clark o who died at the Clark hospital mid white tie nurses were coiling through the arteruatents she occupied they came across a tin can which was wrapped in a cloth and which was quite heavy.
A hospital death leads to discovery of a concealed tin can containing 600 recording dollars not mentioned in the deceased’s papers. The estate is with Attorney P. L. Turner who will safeguard the funds until probate and settlement are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Chia Daits
Litee
Haurah Clark O
Clark Hospital
P. L. Turner
Wabash Railway to Build Two New Branches and Toledo Station
Col. S. C. Reynolds reports authority granted to extend the Wabash with a Toledo division link to Montpelier and a Fort Wayne to Fiskhart line, with obstacles removed. A new passenger station will be built at Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Elkhart
Indianapolis Journal
Col. S. C. Reynolds
The
Wabash
New York
Toledo
Montpelier
Fort Warne
Fiskhart
New Hog Disease Misnamed as Typhoid in Counties
Farmers in La Porte and St Joseph counties report a hog illness sweeping through droves. The disease causes loss of appetite, drooping, wasting, weakness, and death, with dogs at risk if one hog is infected. The exact name is uncertain but the impact is deadly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
St. Joseph
Royal Gafing Powder Co Offerings at 100 William St
A historical notice lists the Royal Gafing Powder Co located at 100 William Street New York. It notes business activity and address for the firm in a concise directory style item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Gafing Powder CO
William ST
New York
Rosebrough Wins in Indiana Saloon License Remonstrance Case
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that power of attorney remonstrances against saloon licenses is invalid when discretionary with the attorney under the Nicholson law. The decision came from a Monon appeal where citizens awarded authority to one attorney to decide who to remonstrate against, with the attorney alone judging the list. Elkhart County residents may be affected as similar cases move through the county. County attorney L. W. Vail indicated the ruling likely covers similar situations here, though details are not fully released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Indiana
Monon
Elkhart County
L. W. Vail
Truth
Indiana Supreme Court
Nappanee
Deahl & Deahl
Goshen
Board of County Commissioners
Anthony Deahl
Hhe
Baker
H. C. Dodge
Dodge
BE. A. Dausman
Flon
Iz W. Vail
Whart County
Supreme Court
13Ther
Fort Wayne Man Seeks Pardon Through Ohio Governor
Afarvin Muhns seeks clemency for Kuhns to lead a better life and shed the criminal label. Lonitit prepares an appeal to the Ohio Governor to be filed in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceoapee
Locuuit
Fort Wayne
Afarvin Muhns
Eragees
Ities
Kuhns
Lonitit
Ohio
Deputy Gauntt in Goshen for inspection tour
Deputy Revenue Collector Gauntt, elected from Grant county, is in Goshen on his routine inspection tour. A. Lyman will cover Gauntt’s duties while he attends the legislative session in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gauntt
Goshen
Grant County
A. &£. Lyman
Indianapolis
Marriage Licenses for Three Couples in Indiana
Henry Rieth 36 and Julia Yost 36 both of New Paris. Delbert Landis 24 and Nola Jessop 20 both of Elkhart. George W Seward 29 Osceola and Louie Alice Moore 21 Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rieth
Julia Yost
New Paris
Delbert Landis
Nola Jessop
Elkhart
George W. Seward
Osceola
Louie Alice Moore
Jamestown
Foote Will Filed for Probate in South Bend
The will of E. Orton Foote names $100 to Mrs. Jennie Hawks and $100 to Miss Minnie Hawks of Coldwater Michigan. It also provides $100 to the Bristol Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Orton Foote
South Bend
Jennie Hawks
Minnie Hawks
Coldwater, Mich
Bristol Episcopal Church
New Jury Commissioners Named for 1901
Judge Ferrall appointed Dr. I. J. Becknell and Dr. D. L. Miller of Goshen as jury commissioners for 1901. The two commissioners appeared in court yesterday afternoon and qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
I. J. Becknell
D. L. Miller
Goshen
Kennels Sold in Goshen Transfer to Local Gentleman
John Petersohn of Goshen sold his kennels to a well known Goshen gentleman who plans to erect suitable buildings and launch a large scale dog business in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Petersohn
Goshen
Kahler Divorce Case Begins Before Special Judge
Nellie E Kahler sues Benjamin Kahler for divorce in a case heard by Special Judge H C Wilson. Proof on all issues except residence was presented at the last term. C H Barney appeared for the defendant and withdrew after waiving service. Ferrall ruled the defendant not in court without an on file power of attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie E. Kahler
Benjamin Kahler
H. C. Wilson
C. H. Barney
Ferrall
Mr. Barney
Goshen dry goods man dies suddenly at county seat
William H. Hawks of Goshen died suddenly at the county seat a week ago. He carried $2,000 life insurance in the Royal Arcanum and relatives are preparing the necessary proofs for the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hawks
Goshen
Royal Arecanum
Skinner Bound Over For Circuit Court Murder Charge
Lemuel Skinner aged 22 is bound over to the Circuit court at Hartford City on a charge of murdering Milton Rutter formerly of Ellhart aged 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Skinner
Hartford City
Milton Rutter
Ellhart
Coroner rules heart disease in Swinehart death
The coroner's verdict states that David Swinehart died from heart disease. The ruling marks the cause as sudden for the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Swinehart
Victim of murderous corn shredder near Goshen identified
George Silver of southeast Goshen was working on Don Smith farm when the corn shredder clogged. He reached in to clear the jam and his hand was shredded to the palm, with every finger lost. Doctors hope the rest of the hand can be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Silver
Goshen
Don Smith
Peculiar Plea in Buckell Estate Embezzlement Case
Joseph B. Arnold as administrator sues Henry Buckell for embezzling 1000 dollars from Mathias Buckell estate. Change of venue from St Joseph county. Buckell defense cites bankruptcy discharge as bar to prosecution. Legal question highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Arnold
Mathias Buckell
Henry Buckell
St. Joseph County
Real estate transfers documented in Goshen and Elkhart
Public notices list multiple conveyances including Catherine Weaver and husband transferring a Goshen lot to Edna Hill for 300 dollars. John H. Weaver and wife to Michael Walch Goshen lot for 1500. John Guipe and wife to Margaret and C H Redding Elkhart lot for 1500. Margaret Redding and husband to John Guipe Elkhart lot for 2000. Executor of Chas Ogle to Myrtle Armstrong Elkhart lot for 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Weaver
Edna Alice Hill
Goshen
John H. Weaver
Michael J. Walch
John Guipe
Margaret
C. H. Redding
Elkhart
Margaret Redding
Chas. H. Ogle
Myrtle M. Armstrong
Retired editor Dr J H Rerick hands LaGrange Standard to heirs
Dr J H Rerick, who has edited the LaGrange Standard for thirty years, retires and leases the plant to his son Carl H Rerick and George G C Morgan, long time foreman of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rerick
J. H. Rerick
LaGrange Standard
Carl H. Rerick
George GC. Morgan
Standard
Arm torn off by corn shredder at McDowell farm
Warren Tavenier, 21, had his left arm torn away at 11 this morning on George McDowell’s farm three miles south of the city. The shredder was not running at full speed and he freed himself after the arm was pulled into the rollers. Dr. Short treated the wound as the youth grew weak from blood loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Tavenier
George McDowell
Mr. Tavenier
Taverner
City Hall Turmoil Drawer Chief Probe Mutes Minutes
Indianapolis News reports Goshen figures reveal mayor under council investigation for altering records. City Clerk Wolfe on thirty day leave for Keeley cure. City Attorney Black files for bankruptcy with liabilities near 300000 and assets 220000. Ward five councilman Brothers away from city with unknown address. successor named. Hamilton criticizes clerk removal charges. James Freeland cited as deputy clerk for incompetence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Gottschall
Goshen
Indianapolis News
Deahl
I. D. Wolfe
Keeley
Black
Byron D. Brothers
Fifth Ward
Hamilton
James Freeland
Democratic County Central Committee
Court Orders Dismissals and Rehearings in Several Cases
The Moore vs Myers case was dismissed. Gilmore v Gilmore on Eighth Street moved back to regular court after a venue change granted last term. The foreclosure case Hiias H Fisher against Barbary Fields was dismissed with costs to the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Moore
Amos L. Myers
Mary S. Gilmore
Thomas A. Gilmore
Eighth Street
Hiias
H. Fisher
Gore's Term Prolonged for Three State Officials
Governor-elect Durbin extends the terms of Adjutant General James K. Gore Elkhart Quartermaster General B A Richardson and Capitol Custodian J W West until after the legislature adjourns. Legislature meets until mid March. Gore's commission expires January 16 Richardson January 31. They and West seek reappointment but will serve two months beyond term regardless of outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
James K. Gore
Elkhart
B. A. Richardson
Capitol
J. W. West
Gen. Gore
Gen. Richardson
Mr. West
Property Transfers in Elkhart and Osb Osolo Areas
Peter Parsons and others transfer to Anna Wah a lot in Hlkhart for 800 dollars. John Wise heirs transfer land in Elkhart to Elizabeth Simmons for 1 dollar. Henry C. Kern and wife transfer land in Osolo to H E Dinehart for 1000 dollars. John C. Carman transfers land in Osolo to J and Lucy A McQuisten for 500 dollars. Levi Arnold heirs transfer 134 acres in Jackson to Charles M. Arnold by partition assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Parsons
Anna Wahren
Hlkhart
John Wise
Elizabeth Simmons
Elkhart
Henry C. Kern
H. E. Dinehart
Osolo
John C. Carman
Lucy A. McQuisten
Levi Arnold
Charles M. Arnold
Jackson
Will of Thos Ott Admitted to Probate
The will leaves all property to widow Clara E Ott for life with property to be divided among heirs at her death. Heirs include Effie May McCumsey Cletis Ott Glenwood Ott and heirs of Fanny Francis Kintigh. Clara E Ott is named executrix with power to sell real estate. The home farm comprises 56 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Ott
Clara E
Hffie May McCumsey
Cletis Ott
Glenwood Ott
Fanny Francis Kintigh
Bristol Man and Elk Hart Woman Named In Record
Herbert A. Judson aged 24 of Bristol and Mabel Swart aged 22 of Elk Hart are named in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Judson
Bristol
Mabel Swart
Elkhart
Indiana Supreme Court decision prompts remonstrance power debate
Local lawyers discuss the Monon case and its effect on Nappanee and other county liquor license protests. Attorneys Deahl and Deahl of Goshen see broad remonstrance power valid against all applications, while others argue the authority cannot be redelegated. County officials and attorneys weigh implications for future hearings.
Goshen Bailiff George Krutz To Retire
Longtime Goshen court bailiff George Krutz will retire after years of faithful service. Judge Farrall reportedly plans to appoint a Republican successor when the time comes. Rumor places James M. Gowing of Goshen as a leading candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Krutz
Goshen
Judge Ferrall
Republican Party
James M. Gowing
Elkhart County Bar Association Plans Stag Banquet
The Elkhart county bar association met at Goshen and decided to hold its annual banquet at the Bucklea hotel in Goshen next Saturday evening. It will be a stag affair for members in good standing and focus on association matters. Judge Farrell was elected honorary member and W A Miller and C H Wehmeyer were elected regular members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
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