Feet Frozen Solid Terrifies St Joseph Teamster
Elmer Alford a St Joseph Ice Company teamster froze both feet and ankles to the knees while hauling ice at Conn's pond. He halted, used snow and salt to thaw the frost, and reached home before medical aid arrived. Doctor says saving the feet was unlikely but Alford showed rare presence of mind. The ice company is caring for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Alford
St. Joseph Ice Company
Dr. Eisenbeiss
Ice Company
Conn’s Pond
Allard
St. Josph Street
Bail Denial Holds Charlies Russell in Goshen Jail
Charlies Russell alias Evanston will likely remain in the Goshen jail until his trial in the Elkhart circuit court March term. John Copeland father-in-law traveled from Kosciusko county to offer his home as surety, but title examination shows property held jointly by husband and wife, complicating release. Mrs Russell packs to return to Muns Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Russell
Evanston
Goshen
Elkhart
John Copeland
Hine Green
Kosciusko County
Copeland
Reweil
Delatol eS wedding and probate notices summary
A Dunable event reports a large wedding with bride in white organ diesuc and architect Ellwood, and guests including Waite and Weber family. Probate matters list guardianship filings, final reports, resignations, and estate administration for multiple decedents, with asset balances and private sale permissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delatol Es Solemniz
Cbm
Oswald
Perioria
Guy
Pridis
Yue Eoude
Waite
A. Soaete
Isg Weber Saotr
Brovier
Tie
Diesuc
Mir
Ellwood
H. Sidwood
Soupie
Cassopolis Street
Cosme
Fe i
Tragic Death of 11YearOld Alice Shea
Alice Shea daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Shea of 1218 South Main died at 5 this morning from tubercular meningitis at age 11. She had just returned from Adrian Michigan where she attended a Catholic girls convent school. She recently recovered from typhoid fever and then relapsed. Funeral at St Vincent's Catholic church Saturday afternoon at 9 officiated by Rev Rather Boeckerman with burial in St Vincent's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Shes
William
Shea
South Main Street
Adrian
Mich
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Rather Boeckerman
St. Vincent's Cemetery
Two Suits for Divorce Filed in City Courts
Tilis Stettler sues for divorce from Asiph Settler. married 1889, separated in year one. Fred Satler sues for divorce from Josephine Satler, separated in 1816. Both parties reside in the city. cases filed by Attorneys Chamber and Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilis Stettler
Asiph Settler
Fred Satler
Josephine Satler
Huey
Attorneys Chamber
Aind Turner
Two Fires Last Night At 415 High Street
The fire department was called twice to the boarding house at 415 High Street. Ashes in an outhouse vault started flames, first alarm at the hour, second alarm at four this morning. Fire hose froze at Fourth and High, extra length laid to a block away. Fireman Algie Darling cut a gash in his foot, requiring stitches. building valued around $26 and only slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Fourth and High Streets
Algie Darling
Bowers
Breach case deposition and multiple licenses in Clinton and Syracuse
Ken O L Ballca from ls Grange sits in the breach of promise case Adeline Jacobs versus Valentine Brough. Marriage licenses issued to Harley Longcor and others in Clinton Syracuse. Emilie Prahl and August Prahl sue Metropolitan Loan and Savings Association to release a $200 mortgage due to alleged full payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken. O. L. Ballca
Ls- Grange
Adeline Jacobs
Valentine Brough
Harley Longcor
Bailey
Clinton
Joseph KK. Drain
Jennie S. Lee
8Istol
Sylvester Miller
Nappanee
Lille May Searfoss
Syracuse
Emilie Prahl
August Prahl
Davis
Hubbell & Davis
Metropolitan Loan & Savings Assocciation
Quiet City Wedding for Alfred Clarke and Carrie Hitchcock
Alfred Clarke a city bookkeeper and Miss Carrie B Hitchcock residing nearby were married by Rev C H Brown at Trinity M E parsonage at 8 o clock last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Clarke
Carrie B. Hitchcock
C. H. Brown
Trinity M
Mr. Clarke
Newman Broa
Plantage Mill
Property Exchange Shifts Riverside Farm for Bristol Plot
George W. Rohrer swapped Riverside property for the O. L. Dinehart farm near Bristol in a deal arranged by Kesler Bros. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised as a cure for dyspepsia, claiming prompt, permanent stomach regulation and toning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rohrer
O. L. Dinehart
Bristol
Kesler Bros
Arrested for Theft in Elkhart Silk Case
Mrs Myrtle Linville was arrested and jailed on suspicion of acting as a fence for a silk robbery gang. She faced Justice Brambaugh with damning silk evidence and was held on $200 bond pending further hearings.
Nuisance Dance Hall Targeted by Village Residents
Public indignation in Dunlaps grows over Max Ratner's dance hall. Local storekeepers refuse sales, milkman Snyder faced church pressure and avoided exile by pledging to stop selling to Ratner. Ratner was fined by Goshen justice for improper conduct while seeking a saloon license as villagers mobilize to shut the venue. Violence fears surfaced if peaceful actions fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlaps
Max Ratner
Snyder
Ratner
S Goshen
Stranger Than Fiction Bride Marries Farmer in Goshen
Joseph J. Weirich of Shipshewana wed Lydia Yates of Peach Orchard Arkansas after a long courtship. The ceremony occurred at 5:50 p.m. yesterday at the Baumgardner home with Rev. A B Melee officiating. The newlyweds will live on the Weirich farm near Shipshewana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Weirich
Lagrange
Shipshewane
Elkhart
Legrange
Wetrion
Lydia Yates
Peach Orchard
Ark
Yates
Goshen
Joseph
Shipshewana
John Baumardner
North Sixth Street
A.B
Baumgardner
Weirich
Mr. Baumgard
Monolith Cement to Build Dam and Mill on St Joseph River
The Monolith Cement company filed incorporation in Indianapolis with capital of 500000 dollars. L A Palmer will run Bristol office and work on the dam starts immediately. The project estimates 3000 horsepower, 2500 barrel daily cement output, employs 300 during construction and about 200 thereafter. The dam site is two and a half miles west of Bristol on Reuben Kellar farm, river level and old dam nearby. Elkhart capital interest grows as Milford Indians cement works rep W Howard scouts local bed stocks for investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monolith Cement Company
St. Joseph
Bristol
Indianapolis
Michigan
Indiana
L. A. Palmer
Reuben Kellar
Corporation of Bristol
Voutendt
Big den
Elkhart
Soldier Letters From Manila Describe Early Philippines Fight
James Alexander a former Elkhart house painter and now first lieutenant of Co A 13th U S Infantry writes from the Philippines. He recounts a first battle with forty insurgents killed and officers Sifford and McGrath among the wounded or dead. He notes travel east of Manila, poor roads, and hard marching, with mentions of local fruit, cocoanut milk, and native foods. He also reports the war’s uncertain end, a captured insurgent train with 120000 dollars in Mexican silver, and asks friends to write and send papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Alexander
William J. Morrow
Lst
U.S
Philippines
Elkhart
Sifford
McGrath
Chicago
Opt
Manila
Minse
Loz
San Fabio
Tyohe
Shhurch
3Rd Cavalry
Damage Case Appealed From Indiana Railway Suit
The case Jobo and Carman versus the Indiana Railway was decided for the plaintiffs with $75 damages in Justice Sanders' Goshen court. The award has been appealed to the circuit court and Justice Sanders filed the papers yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo &. Carman
The
Indiana Railway Company
Justice Sanders
Circuit Court
Sanders
Goshen
Divorce Granted for Libbie and Michael Skahen
Libbie Skahen was granted a divorce from Michael Skahen today with alimony of 100 dollars. The couple resides in Elkhars with no children. Clyde Rsymer represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libbie Skahen
Michael Skahen
Elkhars
Clyde Rsymer
Trespass case over ice rights on St Joseph river before Judge Blake
A case in which Samuel Weaver challenges exclusive ice rights bought by St Joe Ice from HKilkhart Hydraulic is heard before Judge Blake. Weaver argues no exclusive ownership exists and notes river access over overflow, while discussions touch on railway matters and the More case with Charles More suspended sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Blake
St. Joe
Jone Cecu
Lea Patberere
Ciy
Democratic Committee Elects Officers at Goshen Meeting
The Democratic County Central committee met in Goshen and re elected Kebe Swartz as chairman. James A. Bell and James Freeland were named vice chairmen with L B Whippy as secretary and Dr D L Miller as treasurer. The gathering was harmonious. F W Herlbard buys C J Oastetter drug store in Chitcague and will operate at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Democratic County Central
Goshen
Kebe Swartz
Swartz
James A. Bell
James Freeland
L.B. Whippy
D. L. Miller
F. W. Herlbard
Chitcague
C. J. Oastetter
Herlbart
Case of Mrs. Linville Postponed to February 7
Mrs. Myrtle Linville, on bond for allegedly stealing eleven yards of silk from Warren Hill's store, had a partial hearing January 19 before Justice Brumbaugh. Police probe origins of other goods found with her and a costly collarette, claimed as a gift from a Chicago friend, is under scrutiny. The case is postponed to February 7 for arraignment before City Judge Biske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Linville
Eikhart
Linville
Columbia City
Ind
B Stiles
Brambaugh
Warren Hill and Company
Biska
Warren Hill
Biske
Motion for New Trial in Baxter vs Lusher Suit
Dr. R. M. Johnson represents Jos. R. Baxter in a $5,090 damage case against Meank Lusher. A new trial motion cites juror Gorsuch talking with carpenter Jacob Wogoman about carts and cage features during the trial. Wogoman substantiates the conversation about joists and planking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Johnson
Goonset
Jos
R. Baxter
Meank Lusher al Sl
Jaigs Wilson
Jasrbd Gorauch
Jacob Wogoman
Wogoman
Gorsuch
Two Dams Planned on St Joe River Near Bristol
Deputy County Recorder Kronk reports abstracts for land bought by Monolith Oeament company along the St Joe river near Bristol. The firm plans two dams at Bristol and west of town to boost power and may run an electric railway between Bristol White Pigeon and Elkhart. Real estate transfers include Simonton to Brumbaugh Elkhart city. Paulus to Stebbins Osolo. Anglin to Reed Nappanee. Pricket to Reed Nappanee. Atkin to Mosier Bristol. Bickel to Mosier Washington. Susan Bryan died at 72 after a illness, leaving two sons. remains sent to Ligonier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kronk
Monolith Oeament Company
St Joe River
Bristol
Cement
White Pigeon
Elkhart
David S Simonton
Frank Brumbaugh
Elkhart City
Henry Paulus
Elizabeth Stebbins
Ain Osolo
Milo G Anglin
Frank Reed
Nappanee
Thos J Pricket
Azia Atkin
Horace H Mosier
Chase Bickel
Ain Washington
Susan Bryan
George W. Durand
Goshen
Robert Randall
Ligonier
James Randall
Los Angeles
Cal
Venerable Old Couple To Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Frederick Pronnett longtime Goshen residents will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on February 15. The family and friends will join in the celebration. The text notes Pronnett has a February 17 birthday, with health described as fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frederick Pronnett
Goshen
Thea
Pronnett
Police seek suspect in large cache of Mexican half dollars
Go hen police hunt a person who brought many Mexican half dollars to Gary and passed them to various merchants. A recent danger event saw three seized by a doorkeeper and several handed to express agents. The value per coin is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Death of Infant J S Kenneth Four Months Old
The four months old son of Mr and Mrs G Milton Schafer died of pneumonia yesterday at 4 pm. The funeral will be held at the Schefer residence 801 Garfield Avenue tomorrow at 2 30 pm with Rev O Brown of the M E church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Kenneth
G. Milton
Schafer
J. ©. Schefer
Garfield Avenue
F O
Brown
M. E. Church
Rotary boiler unloaded for Consolidated Paper and Bag Co
A large rotary boiler weighing 20 000 pounds was unloaded at the HB W depot for Consolidated Paper and Bag company this morning. No wagon to the city was strong enough to haul it and it was moved by house moving tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Paper and Bag Company
Ciy
Pension Re-I Issued for James M. Wilson of Pratt Street
James M. Wilson of Pratt Street is granted a pension re issue set at fourteen dollars per month. He will also receive basic pay totaling eight hundred thirty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre-I Easued
James M. Wilson
Pratt Street
Decree Grants Divorce and Custody to Mary Helfrick
Mary Isabelle Helfrick was yesterday granted a divorce from Gustavus H Hercick. The court awarded custody of a 4 year old child to the defendant. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is promoted by Houseworth Bros as an equaled remedy for piles injuries and skin diseases. Beware of counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Mary Isabelle Helfrick
Gustavus H. Hercick
DeWitt
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Edwin M. Wingar
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Abraham J. Weaver
Lydia Weaver
Baker D. Hoogeboon
Catherine Yoder
Annsound Mind
James A. Juday
Nancy A. Aker
Sophrenia L. Udery
Mary A. Leedy
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Harriett Fuller
Ephriam Culp
Barbara Kinnison
Jennie Caldwell
Frederick Landis
Franklin Stealy
Nash
Hoover
Gochenauer
AYP
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Publc
Hikhart
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Stranger Than Fiction
Monster Cement Mill
Monolith Cement Company Incorporated
Lieut
Guage Blake
Gosnin Neve
Wacash Railwey
Wilson
Charles More
More
Paris
Elkhart Stone Yard
Peru
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