Attorney’s court victory spares Sailor from prosecution
Perry L Turner wins in circuit court as Jim Sailor is acquitted of larceny and found guilty only of embezzlement. Judge Wilson rules Sailor’s acts not embezzlement, ensuring Sailor avoids penitentiary despite the large haul from Lake Shore premises and police-recovered goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry L. Turner
Jim Sailor
Turner
Sailor
Lake Shore
Farner
Lie
Ffert
Dudge Wilson
Elkhart
Dangers of sickness grip Miss Alie Shea in hometown crisis
Miss Alie Shea 15, daughter of William Shea, lies gravely ill at South Main Street after a relapse following a January return from Adrian Michigan. Doctors have given up hope as she battles lingering fever and complications while authorities also pursue truancy cases in nearby Madison Goshen area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alie Shea
Tiginner
William Shea
Miss Shea
Adrian
M.D
Macchester
Shea
Coe Ire
Secret Service Targets Five Cent Checks Under Old Law
The latest verdict from the United States secret service department notes an resurrected 1863 statute forbidding using “in lieu of money” items such as five cent checks. Saloonkeepers nationwide may face action as the revived law governs trade credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unitedstates
United States Secret Service Department
Divorced Couple Reconciles Marital Status at Gi Shen
Samuel K. Salizbrry aged 62 and Charlotte Salacerry aged 48 were remarried today at Gi Shen in Wetambreies after a long separation. The ceremony marks a return to a lifelong union following a troubled period and years of trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel K. Salizbrry
Charlotte Salacerry
Wetambreies
Gi Shen
Vielp
Log Poisoner at Work Reports Vicious Street Attacks
A chaotic note describes a poisoner at work in St Joserhepreet area claiming residents face danger. Allegations include killings of several dogs and a violent Irish colonel figure blamed for outbreaks as authorities struggle to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joserhepreet
Bary Brown in Jail Again
Harry Konn, a previously discharged vagrant, was arrested in Goshen on disorderly conduct after serving a sixty day larceny sentence from the city workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bary Brown
Harry Konn
Goshen
Funeral for Nathan Newell Held at Newell Church
The funeral of Nathan Newell was held at the Newell church four miles north of Elkhart this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Despite the cold day a large attendance honored him. Rev. A. A. Ogilvis of the Elkhart Congregational church conducted the services and burial followed in the Newell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Newell
Newell Church
Elkhart
A. A. Ogilvis
Congregational Church of
Newell Cemetery
Death of Mrs Bertha Turner at Corunna Street Home
Mrs Bertha Turner aged 21 died at 2 am of heart trouble at 16 Corunna street, while visiting her mother Mrs Carrier at the home of Mr Litle. Her husband N P Turner is ill in a Chicago hospital and funeral arrangements await word from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Turner
Frank
Little
Corunna Street
Police Chief Resigns. Board to Fill Next Week
Polleman Menninng resigns from the police force to join a land instrument factory. The Board of Police Commissioner will fill the vacancy at its next meeting one week from tonight. The appointee will be a Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polleman Menninng
Land Instrument Factory
Board of Poliee
Pensions Granted and Increases Noted
Pensions were granted and increases approved for three individuals. Geo W Everatt of Vistuis received an original pension of 3 dollars. Alfred Brothers of South Bend was granted an increase from 10 to 11 dollars. Huston Matthews Bastian of LaGrange received an increase from 8 to 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Everatt
Vistuis
Alfred Brothers
South Bend
Huston Matthews Bastian
LaGrange
Ill and moving notices swirl in local items
The notes report Mrs. Mikel remains ill while Mr and Mrs John Brennemen relocate to Elkhart. A baby boy was born to Samuel Kerns wife Friday. Saloons supplied eight fights Saturday night. Charlotte Prondfit is very sick with bone erysipelas. Mrs M F Strigit attended Willow Creek revival. Warren Woodward visited Niles to see a very ill uncle. A large Maccabee delegation from Mishawake South Bend and Elkhart toured the Oseecla Tent Saturday night. Crull Bros and K F end M Curtis on Oseeola bought a large creamery in Southern Michigan or the Ellarina area to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kern
Charlotte Prondfit
Teo
M. F. Strigit
Willow Creek
Warren Woodward
Niles
Mich
Mishawake
South Bend
Elshart
K. F
M. Curtis and Crull Bros
Oseeola
Michigan
Flarellina
Harrisons Township Items Reflect Illness and Community Events
Lavi Hoover is seriously ill with lung fever. Several children of Benjamin Jantz Gre til. Abraheam Gicienhaga has a public sail at his residences on Feb. 5. William Kulp and Peter Detweiler returned from northern Michigan last week. The M. B. O. society discontinued meetings at South West last Saturday. Teachers hold sixth institute at Dist No.7 on Saturday. Rev. Nogh Metvler returned home after meetings in Clinton township. U. B. church protracted meetings began at Bethel church on Monday evening. Republicans consider W. H H. Riod for trustee. Rev. J. S. Shoemsker of Illinois to hold meetings at Royel Creek on Feb. 6. A son of Levi Anglemeyar had a painful accident holding a Gynemite cap against the SicVa. K. D. Derkey and Morris expelled to spend time at home to mend the grip, now able to resume duties. Johnna Culp, oldest resident, died near Foraker aged 95 years 7 months 18 days. buried at Yellow Creek Mennonite cemetery after large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kulp
Peter Detweiler
Michigan
J. S. Shoemsker
Illinois
Royel Creek
Levi Anglemeyar
K. D. Derkey
Morris
Norge
Johnna Culp
Foraker
Yellow Creek Mennonite
Farm Journs Subscription Offer Brings Years in One Payment
A garbled notice promotes subscribing to Farm Journs Weekly Truth with a one year ahead deal. Pay now and receive nearly five years, covering late 1900 through 1903 and 194, with both papers included at the price of one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Monthly
Thea Weekly Truth
Police Court News From Middlebury and Nearby Towns
Orlando Martin, rag peddler, fails to recover a stolen shotgun after a search warrant. J L Biggs fined $10 for drunkenness after an outdoor concert disturbance. Mary Barroma learns of brother John P Cauffman’s sudden death in Ligonier. A LeGrange woman may face homicide charges for alleged poisoning of her two children. Prosecutors in Goshen consider arresting Mrs Moaler of LeGrange for murder based on a delegation’s plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando H. Martin
Middlebury
Mr. Martin
Frank Wyland
Middlebury Street
Clando Martin
Mr. Wyland
Immo Highey
Elkharton
Mary Barroma
John P. Cauffman
Ligonier
Elkhart
Cauffman
Worth Main Street
Hay Press
Samuel Cauffman
LaGrange
Charles Moaler
LeGrange
Umber
Poigon
Stiemseed
Ba Insana
LeGrenge Chllen
Labor Commission Bans Biweekly Wage Payments
The state labor commission revokes all biweekly wage payments in Indian territories except where contracts existed between employers and workers. The move follows reports of intimidation and forged signatures on petitions, with no future renewals and a requirement that most employers pay at least weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atate Labor Commission
Sil Companise
Rey Tire
State Labor Commission
Goshen Rail Way Report Shows Strong Round Trip Sales
The Goshen station reports round trip tickets sold total 33 728 0 with Elkhart 32 2 50 1 220 to South Bend 703 554 and Dwalape 393 10 bringing the round trip sum. One way tickets total 4 242 90 from Elkhart 1408 and South Bend 740 with 296 tallying the station’s non round trip receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen News
Goshen
Inter Urban Railway
Eilkhar
South Band
Dwalape
Elkhart
South Bend
Stephen Sueward Recovers From Suicide Attempt
Stephen Sueward, the young man who cut his throat on December 19, was discharged from the station this morning. His windpipe and esophagus were nearly severed, yet in under six weeks he has recovered enough to resume work and start a new life in a good position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Local Deeds
Hannah Nadel transfers a lot in Eikhart to Flora S Kempner. sale price $75. James EF Sailor conveys a Benton lot to Perry L Turner for $7. John Mi Jnday and others transfer to Alice M Sar gent a Benton lend. Hannah Nadel sells a lot in Hikhart to Fiora Kempner for $87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Nadel
Flora S Kempner
Eikhart
James EF Sailor
Perry L Turner
John Mi Jnday
Alice M Sargent
Benton
Fiora Kempner
Hikhart
Marriage Licenses Issued To Saltzberry and Partners
Marriage licenses granted yesterday to Samuel K. Saltzberry 52 and Charlotte Saltzberry 413 both of Gothen, and to J Benden kop 22 and Margo Shighy 17 of Bilkhert with parental consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrnages
Samuel K. Saltzberry
Charlotte Saltzberry
Gothen
Anaited J. Bendenkop
Margo Shighy
Bilkhert
Wakarusa Plans Rebuilding After Fire
Wakarusa prepares to rise from ashes as rebuilding starts. Wehelman Brothers and Elias Swart clear debris this week with others to follow. A fire limit ordinance requiring brick for new business blocks passes the town board amid opposition from nonresident owners.
Bebenkop and Shigley Marry at Home Ceremony
Fred J. Bebenkop and Miss Mayo Shigley were married at the bride’s parents’ home at 6:30 PM yesterday in Ware. The groom is a shipyard clerk at Buescher’s factory and they will live at 1200 Bower Street. The ceremony was conducted by Mr. Betenkop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebenkop-Shigley
Fred J. Bapenkop
Mayo Shigley
Fred Shigley
Middlebury Street
Ir. Betenkop Ic
Shippiay
Buescher’s
Bower Street
J. A
Change in Ownership of Reif Intercacheid Firm
VWarran Gill has purchased the Reif intercacheid from his brother Ovid titil in the firm of Warren G. Gill isgompeny. Price paid was 15,000. The property includes the stock of goods and the lever double store room. Mr. Gill will carry on the business as formerly under Warren G. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vwarran Gill
Ovid Titil
Warren G. Gill
Reformatory Deputy Sheriff Delivers Inmate to Jeffersonville
Deputy Sheriff Chatten returned from Jeffersonville reporting he delivered Roy Olingdenier to the reformatory. He states the institution houses 911 inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Chatten
Jeffersonville
Roy Olingdenier
Ile
Roger's Band Heads to Florida for Two-Week Engagement
The Goshen group Roger's Band will depart mid February for Florida to fill a two week engagement. A Grand Trunk freight engine exploded near HMawardsturg, demolishing the locomotive and injuring engineer John Stackhouse who was thrown fifty feet. Conductor William M. Weber and another worker suffered severe burns and injuries. Other notes report a Pearl Bryan cave connection, a Navy discharge for Dalos Al, and a milk price war lowering quart cost to four cents. Bishop Rademacher of Fort Wayne left $14,500 life insurance to the church.
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Broger
Flovrida
Roger
Goshen
Florida
Grand Trunk
Hmawardsturg
John Stackhouse
William M. Weber
Arther Burenard
Tba Froman
Paris
Kidney Liver Pills Claim Cures by Dr Chatre
A Bay City Michigan man reports kidney and back pain relief from Dr Chatre’s Kidney Liver Pills. The ad offers a free sample and states the price as 95 cents, available at druggists or by sending to Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. ‘Daus
Bay City
Miah
Chatre
Asample
All Druggista
Dr. A. W. Qonase
Buffalo
N.Y
Candy kitchen blast injures none at North Main store
Charles E. Andrews escaped injury when a gasoline burner exploded in his peanut roaster at 129 North Main Street. The blast shattered the machine and debris scattered across the room as clerks from nearby shops rushed in. Andrews, who was bending to inspect the burner, narrowly avoided the flying shards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Andrews
North Main Street
Mr. Andrews
Andrews
Arm Injury Ends Lake Shore Engineer Workday
Lake Shore engineer Mark Floyd of this city broke his right arm yesterday while his locomotive took water at Burdick. The water scoop lever sprang up with force and struck his arm between the hand and elbow, breaking both bones. He was sent home on train No. 22 and will be incapacitated for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Mark Floyd
Burdick
Attovuk
Zion Zephyrs Community News Brief
Local residents report illness and rearrangements including David Swartz and Mrs. Christian Weaver. Several visits and moves are noted such as Arthur Stantey to Eikhart and Verna Carson visiting relatives in Midaiebury. The Zion Literary society meets February 7 to debate annexing Mexico and Canada to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Literary Society
McFarren
Mexico
Canada
United States
Property transfers in Elkhart area listed
St Joseph Valley Bank transfers to John W Van Dyke for a tract in Elkhart City totaling 18000 dollars. Frank H Showalter and others deed land to J Edward Bowman in Elkhart for 8500. Oscar Lieuwtzenden and wife to Hil Ling Baum partial John Sitkherz city 2625 Agron. Michael and wife to Frea Et line and wife 80 amn. Benson to 54000 Florence G Davenport and others to Hilk Hart Water Upland in Elkhart 5300. Ovid Hilland and wife to Warren G Hillend in Elkhart City 150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph Valley Bank
John W van Dyke
Ekhart City
Frank H Showalter
Agron Michael
Wifa
Frea Et
Amn
Benson
Florence G Davenport
Hilkhart Water Upland
Mlkhart
Ovid Hilland
Warren G Hillend
Elkhart City
Police Notice of Postal Advertisements From January 31 1900
A list of residents and names including W O Eckis Misa C V Eberhart Charley Grasbeck and others appears from Goshen California? and Cubis Gate with a 1 cent charge on each letter advertised. W H Anderson P M signs the notice.
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Lkhart
Lnd
Cubis Gate
OC Eckis
Misa C V Eberhart
Charley Grasbeck
Lise Veesia Gery
Wm Hansen
Jacob T Hopper
Minnie Eilis
AJ Myers
Ila Morton
Mra Arvilia Newlitt
J L. Smitt
al Werling
W. H. Anderson
P. M
One Minute Cough Cure Praised By Gentryville Reader
A testimonial from H. N. Williams of Gentryville Indiana extols One Minute Cough Cure as the best cough remedy. The note claims it cures coughs colds hoarseness croup pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles and asserts early use prevents consumption. Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
Houseworth Bros
Capital interest in Indiana Cement Works at Milford
Looking for Capital Mr. Howard of Indiana Cement works visits to attract Wilhert capitalista for a Milford factory project. The firm has 1,000 acres of marl beds near Milford, claims proven properties, and a capital stock of 1,500,900. The plant aims to produce 1,080 barrels of cement daily with a small workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Indiana Cement Works
Wilhert Capitalista
Otit
Milford
Rayyeb
Thompson Firmly Responds to Ohio Campaign Appeal
Mrs. Fannie K. Thompson, manager of Acme dental works, declined a political appeal from Ohio Republican Sisler to travel to Ohio for campaign help. She hinted she might attend if provided with clothing, transportation, and post office remuneration. The incident drew amusement as Sisler realized the writer was a woman and old tensions surfaced.
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Goshen
Fannie K. Thompson
Acme Biaycia
Mikhart
F. K. Thompson
Campsign
Miss Sisler
Ohio
Rapuhier Etate Central
Thompson
Sisler
Manucer Sisler
Funeral for John P. Gauffiin Held in Local Home
Henry Stephens brought the body of John P. Gauffiin from Scheelock after a fall, with funeral services at M Behavreh Church led by Father Ris. The burial followed at the home of Mrs. Mary Hachyne, sister of the deceased, and a second funeral is planned for tomorrow afternoon at 2:80. Separately Barton was arrested by Chief Sweden on orders from the U.S. marshal and bonded in Goshen after authorities accused him of selling liquor without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Sweden
United States
Wayne
Burton
Goshen
Simonton Ieke
Residence Fire Destroys Home of William Alwine
A Goshen residence in the town of William Alwine burned yesterday at 2 30 pm. The house and goods are valued over 81000 with 2100 of insurance. The fire company was delayed by a frozen hydrant while seeking a water supply to fight the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosten
William Alwine
Goshen
Marage Licenses Issued to Several Residents
Marriage licenses granted to Harley Longeoor of LaGrange aged 92 and Ona Bailes of Clinton aged 19 with parental consent Lewis H. Niles of Middlebury 34, Mrs Viola Goodyear Mathers 30 Cosms Claire Woodward Highbear 25, and Mary Evelsi Scott of Priston 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Longeoor
LaGrange
Ona Bailes
Clinton
Lewis EH. Niles
Middlebury
Viola Goodyear— Mathers
Cosms Claire [Thwood
Highbeart
Mary Evelsi Scott
Pristol
County Board borrows 25000 for county purposes
The board of county commissioners Charles Walley Major J B Cobb and William Whetten yesterday borrowed 25000 for county purposes C H Wichester of Wik hart was the successful bidder of 5 005 000 Pratt was the only other bidder offering 5 0 1 000
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Walley
J. B. Cobb
William Whetten
C. H. Wichester
Wikhart
Pratt
Bar Association Will Meet Next Monday at Court House
Wickbart County Bar Association will meet at the courthouse at 9 o clock Monday morning. Attendance of every member is desired. J. W. Miller president L. A. Dennert secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
Wickbart County Bar Association
Court House
J. W. Miller
L. A. Dennert
Pain Balm Cures Rheumatism Says Local Man
Wesley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recalls hobbled to Mr Blackmat's store and using Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism, claiming recovery in one week after initial doubt. Sold by A C Rowe druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Rowe
Dinggist
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M. B. O. Society
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Clinton Township
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