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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
2
Stephen Howard nonfatally attempted suicide but is now recovering in hospital and talking with ease. He can only take milk yet drinks large quantities and shows confidence in a full recovery. Doctors fear possible blood poisoning while efforts to save him continue. Jules Levy denies reports about Howard's sweetheart and money matters.
Miss Pearl Catherine Ackley and Harl DeWitt Patterson wed at 10 o clock this morning in the home of Mrs. A A Ackley 303 Maple street Rev S J Tomlinson officiating About twenty guests attended The bride wore a blue cloth gown Edith Foltz was bridesmaid Glen Ackley served as best man The couple will reside at 705 Plum street with a ready furnished home and have received many presents
William H. Holdeman, former county treasurer, files a claim against I O Wood as administrator of the Heatwole estate seeking 1738.50 alleging Dr Heatwole Jr borrowed sums from 100 to 200 between 1896 and 1897. Eleven items in the bill claim funds were advanced under misrepresentation claiming NM land investments that were not made.
A wedding at City Hall this afternoon at 5 o'clock will be attended by police station attaches and city court officials. The altar is a decorated poker table seized from an alleged gambling resort. The couple is Washington Spry and Nise Lizzie Hudson of the city. Attorney Darling has gone to Goshen for the license and Spry's trial, planned for 2 o'clock, is indefinitely postponed.
Miss Allie Biddle injured at the Elkhart Steam laundry yesterday underwent a sleepless night and continues to suffer severe pain today. Dr. Work, in attendance, gives little hope of saving the hand as skin and flesh of the hand and wrist are nearly injured.
Vincent Kasler was found not guilty by Judge Blake after arraignment on assault and battery charges brought by his wife. He returned home near Osceola. Resler will not seek possession of the cow at issue. Mrs Rasier remains in Elkhart and refuses to leave her home. Rasier may file for divorce.
Jacob Weldy and wife transfer land in Olive township to Abraham Weldy. Leecy W Wright sells Osalo township land to James Harvey and Harvey sells Osalo township land to Lucy W Wright. Daniel B Beyerie transfers Goshen lot to Daniel Knisely. John Smoker sells Mikhart land to David Knisely. Mary A Alf rdio and Harry Miller transfer lot in Gusher. William Snow transfers lot in Hikhbart to Nettie Kaode.
John Klopp of this city and W C Elliott of Goshen named by Judge Wilson as jury commissioners for one year. Klopp is a Democrat and Elliott a Republican. the clerk is a Republican and the Democratic commissioner will hold the venire box keys.
Witnesses are summoned to appear before the grand jury in the Phillips case. Phillips, bound over to the circuit court from the city court, is accused of stealing a harness from George F. Brenner and selling it to a second hand dealer.
Sarah Hilen Willard was granted a divorce from Lambert K. Willard by Judge Wilson on abandonment and non support after over three years apart. The nurse described severe dyspepsia prior to treatment and endorsed Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as effective. Houseworth Bros.
A pasting museum of Indian relics and art sits in Gen. Miles gallery known as the Spite room. It recalls his Indian fighting career with eagle feather head dresss, a bullet marked head band, the Joseph rifle, Geronimo bow and quiver, buffalo skins, decorated hides, blankets from many tribes and various weapons and crafts.
Mr J Sheer of Sedalia Missouri saved his child by One Minute Cough Cure after doctors gave up the child with dangerous throat and lung troubles. The brochure claims the remedy cures coughs colds grippe pneumonia bronchitis and promises immediate belief from users. House Worth Bros.
A Detroit Free Press item notes Crushed Spilkins, a college graduate, visiting a young woman and discussing Saturday football results. He recalls being a football star in his day, prompting her playful remark about falling stars before he goes home early.
Police court notes report burglars attempting to rob J. K. Troyer’s farmhouse west of Hikhart last night. A teen daughter woke to find a masked intruder searching through pockets. about $8 in change taken. Suspected local youths arrested on horse theft links from Marshall, Mich.
Charles Evanston also known as Charles Russell is indicted by the grand jury on robbery in the Vanderlip diamond heist at Elkhart last year. Prosecutor Sims announced the indictment, with Miller and Drake defending Russell. Evidence includes Mrs. Vanderlip’s inability to identify him and witnesses expected from Kalamazoo.
Miss Isabelle Middleton youngest daughter of Mrs. Isabelle Middleton of Elkhart and Mr Edgar O Lehman son of Mr and Mrs Joseph N Lehman of Goshen wed Rev C H Brown at the bride’s Pacific street home in a family ceremony. After a brief Chicago honeymoon they will reside with the groom’s parents on Crescent Street Goshen. The bride, popular in Elkhart, is the late City Clerk William Middleton’s daughter. the groom works for Milling Company as a barber and is well regarded in local business circles. The wedding was quiet with many warm congratulations from friends.
A brief note refers to a sketch about Mr. Borrozg in the previous Weekly Truth. Details remain unclear from the fragment, but the item signals a discussion or illustration featuring the named individual.
Five men attempted to rob the Exchange bank in New Paris using nitro glycerin to blow the safe. The blast shattered the front of the building but yielded no money. The gang fled toward the Big Four tracks and likely boarded a westbound freight near Milford Junction. A $125 reward was issued as police across 100 miles were alerted.
The grand jury ended its session yesterday afternoon after returning six indictments. One targets Charles Russel, one targets Jacob Osiger and William Schreyer, and another targets two Elkhart boys brought over yesterday who were released this afternoon on good behavior. Judge Wilson thanked the grand jury and discharged them subject to special call.
Clerk Dennert reports nine months of fees totaling about 4000 dollars, exceeding his salary by over 1300 dollars. Judge Wilson commends his efficiency and gives a box of cigars as a Christmas gift.
Rev. Mathes of the First Reformed church united Samuel Weikel of Elkhart and Susan Barthel of Goshen in a morning rite at the parsonage in the presence of a few fiends and relatives. They will reside in Goshen. Also advertised are blank books made to order with custom ruling and sample work.
A pair of burglars tried to force the front door of J. W. Schooley’s grocery at 502 Middlebury Street before 11 PM. Mrs. John D. Parks alerted authorities, saw the men depart, and witnessed their talk of returning later. Police set a watch. the suspects did not return.
A Hillsdale woman applied for aid at a police station on Thursday night and was taken to the county infirmary yesterday in a pitiful condition. She suffered severe facial inflammation and eye swelling. questions arise about her intellect and her brother’s employment. Trustee Sweitzer assumed responsibility for sending her to the infirmary despite ineligibility. Rival Indiana Power Co plans to dam the St Joseph river, while locals prep a competing dam midway between Elkhart and Bristol to supply 1500 horsepower for inter urban lines and factories.
Albert Boss and two companions were thrown from a buggy after a runaway horse struck a curb near Goldman's drug store. The buggy wrecked as a heavy vehicle collided, the horse dragged along Franklin Street before being captured. Two youths arrested for horse theft were released. they did not match the wanted description. The sheriff recovered the horse and did not pursue the boys further.
The Globe Tissue Paper Mills in this city, long idle, were sold yesterday to T. O. Calvert, H. L. Brice, and J. W. Van Dyke for 18000 dollars. The buyers, already running several Ohio mills, plan full capacity operation with under forty workers and two weeks to prepare the plant. Van Dyke named general manager and will stay on site. The St Joseph Valley Bank foreclosed to acquire the property.
Ella M. Butt sues John O. Irwin Butt for divorce after marriage on March 28 1897 and separation on April 14 1896. She accuses him of repeated striking and asks to resume her maiden name Ella DeBoer and $1000 alimony. The defendant known as John Irwin works at Mishawake and is an adopted son of Charles Irwin.
Max D Ratner proprietor of a Dunlaps dance hall and restaurant was found guilty in Justice Young s court Goshen of selling cigarettes to minors. He was fined ten dollars and costs and appealed to the circuit court. Citizens vow to press on until Ratner is driven from town.
Dr Luella Day formerly of Goshen who went to the Klondike and was reported dead after a snow slide has arrived in Chicago. Hidward McConnell, a Klondiker, registered her as his wife. Mrs McConnell plans travel then a home and hospital in Chicago for crippled children.
Henry Myers of this city and Miss Mimmie Wolf of Niles Michigan wed in their newly furnished East Elkhart home last evening. About sixty guests attended the ceremony conducted by Rev. B J Vincent pastor of the Free Methodist church.
Yesterday's records show licenses granted to F. H. Fulton and Hulda Johnson of South Bend, Henry Tully and Laura Hapner, and Henry J. Klemm and Anna M. Webbey.
Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports his wife improved after one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He had tried many medicines and doctors without relief before seeing the advertisement and purchasing the balm, which led to near full recovery. Sold by A C Rowe, druggist.
Ad claims E Detchons Anti Diuretic helps children who soil bedding from nocturnal enuresis and offers over one hundred dollars value. Sold by O H Leonard druggist at Elkbert.
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