Police tackle saloon brawl leaves officer injured
Patrolman Manning suffered a scalp wound in a free for all at Hermin Witt’s saloon on South Main street. He was struck by a heavy spittoon as he tried to quell the fight. Thomas Brown, a farmer, was arrested after a warrant. he pleaded guilty and paid fines. The saloon keeper refused to press charges. Manning was taken home and expected to return to duty later that night.
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Manning
Hermin Witt
South Main Street
Anpeste
Mr. Manning
Thomas Brown
Brown
Blake
Witt
Death of a Soldier Graves 71 in Queensville
Charles J Graves aged about 71 died suddenly at 11 30 PM at the home of his step daughter 995 Middlebury Street from throat trouble and strangulation He was a Civil War veteran with a wife Harriet and stepson in law Mrs Catter A funeral service was held at 2 30 PM at the house under local G A R auspices
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Charles J’. Graves
J. A. Duiter
Middlebury Street
Mr. Graves
Greaves
WBS Bn
Peeita Sha
Harriet RB
Catter
A Case of Diphtheria Reported in Local Family
A diphtheria case is reported in Hiarl Meyers's family at 1120 South Main Street. Mrs. O. A. White of Chicago, visiting, contracted the disease after arrival. The house is quarantined with precautions. no spread is expected. Mrs. White, widow of Dr. Charles A. White of LaGrange, is seriously ill but may recover.
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Hiarl Meyers
Nain Street
Irs
White
Chicago
LaGrange
Metropolis
South Bend Man Detained on Strange Delusion
John Niedbalsky of South Bend is held at the police station after residents on South Main street reported a manacting oddly in public. He exhibited peculiar behavior such as trying to catch snowflakes and removing imaginary objects from his clothing. Relatives were notified and expected to arrive.
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South Bender
John Niedbalsky
South Bend
South Main Street
Upson Rowe Nuptials Celebrate City Couple
Ray Upson and Miss Orpha Rowe were married at Castle U. B. church Sunday at 2 o’clock by Rev. J. Abby. The church was elegantly decorated with palms and was filled with friends and relatives.
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Upson-Rowe
Ray Upson
Orpha Rowe
B. R. Rowe
Castle U. B
J. Abby
Licensed to Wed Marriage Licenses Granted
The following marriage licenses were issued Saturday and yesterday: Harvey Waterman with Mabel Myers, Aaron Oclpe with Lettia Copenhour, John Dullinger with Susan Ann Nettre, Clinton McGlinesy with Alice Hale, Eli Newcomer with Laura Stouder, Martin J. Lechlitner with Jessie Hankins, Frenk Ashbrook with Myrtle Martin, Henry Slabauzh with Anna Amsden, Carl Garman with Anns Boovershine, Harry Kuko with Alta Garmen, Chariesa King with Chips Rizgzs, Carl A. Forrey with Adella Weaver, Albert C. Tarman with Olaf B. Paul, Ray G. Upsen with Orpha Rowe.
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Harvey Waterman
Mabel Myers
Aaron Oclpe
Lettia Copenhour
John Dullinger
Susan Ann Nettre
Clinton McGlinesy
Alice Fry Hale
Eli Newcomer
Laura B. Stouder
Martin J. Lechlitner
Jessie A. Hankins
Frenk Ashbrook
Myrtle Martin
Henry Slabauzh
Anna Amsden
Carl Garman
Anns Boovershine
Harry Kuko
Alta M. Garmen
Chariesa A. King
Chips BE. Rizgzs
Carl A. Forrey
Adella Weaver
Albert C. Tarman
Olaf B. Paul
Ray G. Upsen
Orpha Rowe
Unknown man killed near Lake Shore crossing in South Bend
A unidentified man found lying on the Lake Shore crossing at Walout and Division streets died at Haworth hospital after being struck by a freight train. He had both legs crushed, a fractured skull, and other injuries. A Buffalo New York Phoenix hotel card and a leather charm were found. he appeared to be a foreigner, possibly Belgian or Hungarian.
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Ftund
Lake Shore
Walout
Division Streets
South Bend
Haworth Hospital
Buffalo, N. Y
Phoenix
Girl Terribly Frightened By Night Intruders
Miss Mary Troyer daughter of J K Troyer residing west of Hilkhart is reported in very precarious condition after burglars entered the house last Friday night. Her sister awoke to thieves attempting to remove her finger rings and Mary who has long suffered spinal trouble relapsed from the fright with very small hopes of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ‘Troyer
J. K Troyer
Hilkhart
Mr. Troyer
Misa Troyer
Escaped prisoner arrested after jailbreak
Harvey Yoder, held on assault and battery in Middlebury jail, kicked down his cell door yesterday afternoon and escaped. He was spotted in this city at 2 am and taken to the station. Middlebury constable to pursue him today.
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Harvey Yoder
Middlebury
Hikhart
Stone the Dance Hall Assault Alleges Threats Target Ratner Hall
Report from Dunlaps warns that temperance activists attacked the Ratner dance hall on Saturday night smashing windows. They vow to banish Ratner et al by threatening to use dynamite and blow the building to atoms if the dance ends.
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Stone
Ratner
Ratner Et al
Howard Taken to City Prison After Suicide Attempt
Stephen Howard, a colored man, attempted suicide by cutting his throat. He was moved to the hospital ward of the city jail and is improving as his wound heals with increased attention.
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Howard
City
Stephen Howard
Hilkhart House
Clerk Dennert’s Statement Reported by Clerk Dennerow
Clerk Dennert has issued his report as part of the formal statement proceedings, with details summarized for the record. The document appears in the docket under clerical testimony and outlines conclusions drawn by the official.
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Dennerow
Dennert
Financial officer's year totals trust funds and treasury
Report shows total funds handled at $31 259 27 with $25 914 16 in trust. Amount turned into county treasury $)3 34501, exceeding salary by $1 98331.
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Cffice
Fifty Children Given Christmas Candy at Townsend Home
About fifty children received Christmas candies yesterday morning at the home of Rev. H. B. Townsend. He notes most of the candy came from a friend of children who wishes to remain unknown.
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H. B. Townsend
Adjudged Insane in Examination Before Justice Sanders
Miss Minute Christine Erickson was adjudged insane in an examination held before Justice Sanders. This brief notice records the finding and the official proceedings surrounding her mental state as reported.
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Christine Erickson
Iau
Justice Sanders
Inter Urban Route to Link Elkhart and Goshen
News notes the first day of the new year will see an established inter urban mail route between Elkhart and Goshen with electric car service after months of business interest. Also reported is a jail vacancy as two inmates leave for other locations, while a worker at Lane paper mills suffers a serious hand injury, with possible saving of middle fingers depending on infection control.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Washington
William Mott
Lane Paper Mills
M. M. Eckelman
Lake Shore
Main Street
New Route No 333004 Announced by Indiana Railway
The complaint was filed by John S Johnston. Medical examiners Dre Heni and Fleming issued a decree last week and a notice for opening on January first. Route 333004 will run Goshen to Ilkhars daily including Sundays and holidays. Indiana Railway Company awarded the contract. two ends will carry mail for the Dunlaps and include mail from the station. No letter or package distribution on the car.
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John S. Johnston
Dre, Heni and
Fleming
Indiana Railway Company
Goshen
Ilkhars
Koudiya
Elks Minstrels Thrill Bristol Audience
The Elks' Minstrels performed in Bristol last night repeating a show from the city. The Mosier opera house hosted a large enthusiastic audience. The act was well received and entirely successful.
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Elks’ Minstrels
Bristol
Elks
Bian Breaks on 42x11 Car Crash Injures Local Worker
Seamon Elliott, the young pouge mover, fell from a load of avs7d at his Johnson street home this morning and broke his right forearm. Dr. Randolph reduced the fracture.
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Bian
Seamon Hliott
Elkhart Candidate Col James B Dodge Seeks Governor Post
Col James B Dodge of Elkhart enters the governor race saying he will present the best case to the people as jurors. He pledges to reduce state debt, continue county and township reforms, and oppose changes to nonpartisan management of penal and benevolent institutions. He claims to hold the entire northern part of the state.
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Indianapolis
Elkhart
James 8. Dodge
Col. Dodge
Wabash
President Commutes Soldier’s Death to Dishonorable Discharge
William Scarborough of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a private in Company B Third United States Infantry, was tried in the Philippines for a serious charge and sentenced to death. President McKinley commuted the sentence to dishonorable discharge and twenty years’ imprisonment. Scarborough is little more than a boy.
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Oshkosh
Wis
William Scarborough
Company B
Third United States Infantry
Philippines
McKinley
Scarborough
Pinnacle Rock Crashes Down In Cumberland Gap
Cumberland Gap Tennessee woke to a thunderous collapse as the famed Pinnacle rock toppled from its height. The hundreds of tons of rock fell toward the town, destroying some property but no lives were reported lost.
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Cumberland Gap
Tenn
Reassured About Disaffection In Cape Colony
Cape Town reports from Dec 21 that the Cape government has received reassuring accounts from country magistrates about the attitude of the colonial Dutch, indicating stable sentiment amid tensions.
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Cape Town
Cape
Bar Association Program at Elkhart County Meet
The Elkhart county bar association holds its annual meeting Friday December 28. The morning session at the court house from 10 o'clock covers business matters and officer elections. At 1:30 p.m. President Perry L. Turner will deliver the address in the court room, with papers read by Hon. W. J. Davis and Hon. James S. Drake. Judge F. E. Baker and others will give remarks. public invited.
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Bar Association
Elkhart County Bar Association
Perry L. Turner
W. J. Davis
James
Drake
F.E Baker
City Prison Empty as Only One Guard Remains
The city jail houses no prisoners aside from a single trusty. This unusual state, last seen only twice since the stone yard era, has not occurred during Supt. Braden’s tenure as police chief. Yester-
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City
Stone Yard
Supt
Braden
Yester
Double Plant to Cut Interurban Delays at Osceola
Public hopes delays like the Christmas night holdup will end as the Osceola plant is duplicated. The machinery has arrived and is being installed. one engine and dynamo run at a time reduces delay risk, with a complete backup ready to start if an accident occurs.
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Osceola
Bathing Rooms For School Children At South Bend
South Bend school board approves installing bath tubs in a school building. Children lacking home facilities will be directed to the bath room for cleansing. Physicians approve the plan, believing general health may improve with better cleanliness.
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South Bend
Safe moved to new vault for valuables at Warren Hill & Co
The large safe owned by Warren Hill & Co was moved into the newly completed vault this morning. The vault features two sets of heavy steel doors and is described as burglar and fire proof to protect silks and other valuables.
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Warren Hill & Co
Early settler Daniel Stutsman’s belongings found in old shipment
Copy of the Go shen WMxpress dated November 17 1855 recovered from the possessions of Daniel B Stutsman an early Kar tizon town settler who died about thirteen years ago.
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Joseph Pallash
Goshen
Daniel B. Stutsman
Kartizon Tovoshin
Furniture Shipped to South Bend by Charlies Walley and Sons
Charlies Walley and Sons sent a large load of furniture overland to South Bend this morning. The brief note mentions Hik hart performing well in the region near a larger city and records an error correction about the installation of officers of Shiloh Post and the W R O set for January 6 rather than next Saturday.
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South Bend
Charlies Walley and Sons
Hikhart
Shiloh Post
Elkhart Tailor Finds Stable Life Amid Hard Times
A young man in Elkhart recalls arriving during hard times, leaving a nomadic tailor life, and choosing to settle in the city to reform and become a productive fixture. He notes tailors’ itinerant existence and his initial debts before securing steady, if modest, work and a firmer place in the community.
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Elkhart
Congress
Hlkhart
Hilbert
Elkhart Tales of Love Crime and Christmas Cheer
A resident recalls finding contentment in Elkhart and marrying early, while a tale of a busy post office scene unfolds with a mishap from a tilted umbrella. Shoppers envy lace priced at 18 but marked down to 38 cents per yard, and AmEx workers receive uniform gifts for Christmas. An Elkhart real estate dealer lampoons debt using a $10 loan with 10 percent monthly interest, unpaid after nineteen months.
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Elkhart
Main Street
Indurated Fibre Works Damaged by Fire in South Bend
Fire Friday evening caused $2.00 damage at the Indurated Fibre Works in South Bend. Two men were buried in a trench near LaPorte while laying water mains. they survived. William Childs is under arrest in South Bend for mandolin theft and confesses guilt. Tribune Printing Co. of South Bend won a 1900 county supply contract for $32,594.04. An ad notes cures for piles and skin diseases with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
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South Bend
LaPorte
William Childs
Tribune Printing Company
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Ge People
George Rowe
Mies Paart Loudenslager
Mabel Upson
Aspenwald Avenue
Charles A. White
NEW Mail Service
Crazy Pole
Col
Dodge
Elkhart County
Ilkhart Cweewees Tresses
Logal
Elsie
Maggie
Simpson Lopgeere
American Express Company
Merning
Mr. Lonzeere
J. B. Clark
Peoria
DeWitt
Houseworth J3ros
Trutth
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