Coroner presses case over Amish burial permit in Indiana
Coroner Chas M Hisenbeiss reports that Madeline Keim of Middlebury died of natural causes but was buried without a permit. Undertaker Samuel S Troyer faces possible indictment in LaGrange county. State board officials urge full investigation and legal action under Indiana law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisenbeiss
Middlebury
E. E. Ash
County Board of Health
Goshen
Hile
Samuel S. Troyer
Newberry Township
LaGrange County
Eisenbiess
Madeline Keim
Elkhart
Ind
Sec
Elkhart County
Magdeline Keim
Joseph J. Stutzman
M. A. Faryer
Page
Isaac Bontrager
Chas. McGary
Chas. M. Hisenbeiss
Ash
Hurty
State Board of Health
J. N. Hurty
New South Bend Bank Planned To Open By June
A new national bank is planned for South Bend Indiana and could open by June 1. Promoters are J M De Rhodes Kearsey C DeRhodes and Frank Van Steembergh of Lafayette Indiana who have been in the city about ten days and come recommended by Lafayette and other banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
J. M. DeRhodes
Kearsey C. DeRhodes
Frank van Steembergh
Lafayette
National Banks of
Springfield Township School Destroyed By Fire
The Springfield township organ school house was totally burned Saturday morning. Teacher Harvey Bradley left at 3 20 Friday afternoon and discovered the blaze at 3 30 Saturday morning. Loss complete, partly insured. Supposed defective flue caused the fire. LaPorte Herald.
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Springfield Township
Harvey Bradley
LaPorte Herald
Wireless Record Broken At Sea to Land Link
The Marconi wireless telegraph system set a new long distance record from sea to land aboard the steamer Philadelphia of the American Line. The transmission reached New York on February 10 after the ship was several miles from the Lizard at noon on February 1.
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Philadelphia
Cherbourg
Marconi
Mills
New York
American Line
Lizard
Appeals from Elkhart circuit court listed
The Elkhart circuit court docket shows appeals by Elizabeth Bowes against Clark Lane administrator George Mce Laughlin against the Union National Savings and Loan Association Samuel D Coppes et al against the Union National Savings and Loan Association Ruel M Johnson against Henry C Dodge and Ollie B Robbins against the Noyes Carriage Co Aram H McCullough seeks foreclosure of a mechanic lien on George W Cook for 25 25 and marriage licenses issued to William Wehrley and Mary Leubben in Clinton Township and Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Elizabeth Bowes
Clark Lane
George MceLaughlin
Union National Savings & Loan Association
Samuel D. Coppes Et al
Ruel M. Johnson
Henry C. Dodge
Ollie B. Robbins
Noyes Carriage Co
Aram H. McCullough
George W. Cook
William Wehrley
Clinton Township
Mary Leubben
Beyerle Sells Columbus Heights Lot to Wilsons
Daniel B. Beyerle sold a lot in Colombian Heights to H. D. and Harry C. Wilson for 175 dollars. The deal transfers ownership to the two Wilsons as named buyers in the local property transaction record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B. Beyerle
H. D. and
Harry C. Wilson
Columbian Heights
Young Boy George Conley Dies at 15 in Mason Township
George Conley aged 15, son of Mr and Mrs Aries Conley of Mason township Cass county Michigan, died of Brights disease at 3 this morning. Funeral at Adamsville church with Rev Prentice officiating.
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George Conley
Aries Conley
Mason Township
Cass County
Michigan
Bright
Adamsville Church
Rev. Prentice
Henry Clews Letter Signals Widening Market Upturn
The weekly Henry Clews & Co letter says the end of good times is not at hand but warns signs of high water tempering. It notes a dull season ahead, oil and mineral sectors supporting prosperity, and a generally sound credit system. It expects easier money and new gold shipments as European demand shifts to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clews & Co
Bank of England
London
New York
South Africa
Berlin
Adventist Minister Arrested on Embezzlement Charge
Rev Amos Messler a Seventh Day Adventist preacher from Marion Indiana was arrested after being seized from a Greenfield car He faces a fugitive from justice charge and is sought in Huntington Indiana for embezzling between 6000 and 7000 from his brother Israel Messler a farmer Messler reportedly surrendered much of the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Amos Messler
Marion
Ind
Huntington
Israel Messler
Misappropriated Funds Suit Files Against Ex Trustee
In Frankfort Indiana on February 10 a suit against ex Trustee W D Clark alleges he fraudulently spent 10001 72 of township money. He is accused of expending over 2000 for unreceived articles and paying large sums on void vouchers in a Saturday filing.
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Frankfort
Ind
W. D. Clark
Forged notes tied to defunct Platte Valley bank
LaPorte County residents reportedly hold about 15000 dollars in forged notes issued by the Platte Valley bank of Bellwood Nebraska which has failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
LaPorte County
Platte Valley Bank
Bellwood
Neb
Brown and Brick Convention Called Early for Thwart Miller
The county chairmen met in South Bend and set the congressional convention for February 26. Brick and Brown push to control Miller’s support, linking his fate to party power in St Joseph and Elkhart counties. Royse of Warsaw faces pressure over a possible run as Brick and Brown aim to close ranks before the state convention.
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Walter Brown
South Bend
Brick & Brown
Truth
L. W. Royse
Warsaw
Brick
Friends of
Royse
Messrs. Brick and Brown
Charley Miller
Goshen
Miller
St. Joseph
Elkhart
Brick and Brown
Brown-Brick
Political outlook discussed by Elkhart businessman
An Elkhart businessman aligned with the Democratic ticket predicts limited opposition to Brick in this year’s congressional race and suggests Brown is preparing for a future nomination. He notes Brick's likely partner and expects Brick to abdicate in two years as Brown aims for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Brick
Brown
Coroner Hears Testimony in Amish Undertaker Case
Coroner Eisenheiss heard Samuel Troyer the Middlebury undertaker testify regarding violations of state health board rules. Troyer offered no defense beyond negligence and said he planned to pay his fine, though disappointed at being unable to do so. The case moves to the prosecuting attorney for action to ensure payment.
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Eisenheiss
Samuel Troyer
Middlebury
State Board of Health
Troyer
Knickerbocker Drug Store Sold in Elk Hart
The Knickerbocker drug store at 405 South Main street is now owned by A. J. Moody, former partner of Clarence Knickerbocker. Clarence has run a drug business in Elk Hart since 1881 and may leave the city as he considers his future plans.
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Knickerbocker Drug Store
South Main Street
A. J. Moody
Clarence Knickerbocker
Elkhart
Legion
Marriage License Issued to Hale and Cassell in Goshen
Robert Hale of Waterford Michigan, a light skinned colored man aged 29, wed Mamie Cassell aged 17 daughter of Henry Cassell in Goshen after Hale swore his mother was French and his father Indian. The couple previously failed for age and were aided by parental consent this time.
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Goshen
Robert Hale
Waterford
Mich
Mamie Cassell
Henry Cassell
Hale
Henry Wiseman
Christian Hfuss
Royal Oak
South Bend
Paschall
Gusien
Frank Wickwire Letters from Santa Fe Trip
Mrs. Frank Wickwire received a morning letter from Mr. Wickwire dated Santa Fe New Mexico February 7. He writes about a snowy stretch through Kansas then describes a sunny La Junta with warm weather and a beautiful day. He recalls standing on a platform gazing at the Raton mountains dividing Colorado and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wickwire
Mr. Wickwire
Santa Fe
N. M
Kansas
la Junta
Raton Mountains
Colorado
New Mexico
Prof Hering as Democratic Presidential Hopeful at Notre Dame
Prof Hering of Notre Dame appears the leading Democratic candidate with no rivals yet. He has many warm friends and would mount a strong campaign. His oratorical skill and stump work are noted as major strengths.
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Prof
Hering
Notre Dame
Brick
Smallpox in Postmaster Family Shuts Wabash Schools
In Wabash Indiana Miss Edith Grain daughter of Postmaster Grain was diagnosed with smallpox causing a city quarantine. The post office is fumigated daily and letters handled with care. After next Monday no unvaccinated child will be admitted to city schools. No deaths among the fifteen to twenty cases and none severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Edith Grain
Grain
All Stock Sold Committees to Inspect Alaska Gold Claim
A stock issue in an Alaska gold property is fully sold. A three member committee from Elkhart Cleveland and the property owner will depart March 10 to inspect the Roberts claim 20000000600 cubic yards of gravel 150 miles southeast of Sitka. If favorable the property will be developed using hydraulic methods.
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W. H. Roberts
Cleveland
Alaska
Elkhart Capital
Roberts
J. H. Roberts
Sitka
Elkhart
Walter S. Hazelton
Jake Sanders
Shafer & Schulz
Elmer Felt
Charles D. Rushton
J. M. Martin
Hugh MceLachlan
C. A. Davidson
W. H. Berkey
Daniel Thomas
J. C. Cummings
Taylor Fenton
Vernon van Fleet
H. B. Sykes
Dr. Cummins
Garl replevin suit compromised. property divided
Orville T. Garl and his divorced wife Mary T. Garl settled yesterday the replevin case with the property divided. Edward Corden of Granger was fined 12 dollars and costs at Goshen for boarding-house and restaurant meals. Julia A. Avery sued Orville Puterbaugh to foreclose a 400 dollar mortgage. Clerk Dennett denied a marriage license for Willie Weed to wed a 15 year old Hardesty girl who was said to be in delicate condition. Frank Edwards, 19, of Elk Hart, admitted to Longcliff asylum by Sheriff Biott. Sarah F. Shigley sues the Evans estate on a lost note for 5060 dollars. Perry L. Turner attorney.
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Orville T. Garl
Mary T. Garl
Edward Corden
Granger
Goshen
Henry Hazel
Yeagher
Marshall’s
Julia A. Avery
Orville Puterbaugh
Dennett
Willie Weed
Hardesty
Frank Edwards
Elkhart
Longcliff
Still After Bessie Currier Mystery at Pratt Street Home
The unusual case of little Bessie Currier at James McCarty’s Pratt Street residence a month ago draws nationwide museum interest. Requests pour in, including one from Dayton Ohio, but she now stays with her sister in Garrett Indiana. No further incidents have occurred since she left the McCarty home. The mother, distressed by publicity, declines exhibition offers including a Tennessee museum bid of ten dollars daily.
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Bessie Currier
James McCarty
Pratt Street
Wierd
McCarty
Dayton
Garrett
Ind
Bessie
Tennessee
Dam Question Tied Up In River Controversy
T L Wilkinson of St Joseph Michigan returns from Washington stating the river and harbor committee has tied up the matter for one year. The two propositions before the committee are to allow Chapin to dam the river under state authority or declare the St Joseph river non navigable.
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Niles
Mich
T. L. Wilkinson
St. Joseph
Washington
Chopin
Wilkinson
River and Harbor Committee
DuShane
Congressional Committee
St. Joseph River
Suicide attempt by Jacob Garringer in Goshen
Jacob Garringer thirty years old of unsound mind attempted to cut his throat with a razor Sunday night in Goshen He was found before completion and Dr Ash summoned Earlier he tried starving himself and was found after two days in a shed He will be taken to Longcliff.
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Jacob Garringer
Goshen
Dr. Ash
Longcliff
Democratic Mass Meeting Called For February Delegates
Chairman Neidig and Secretary Davis of the county democratic committee call a mass meeting for February 24 at the Goshen court house to select delegates for the state convention in Indianapolis April 23 and 24 and to the congressional convention at Plymouth February 26.
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Neidig
Davis
Goshen Court House
Indianapolis
Plymouth
Young Roosevelt Is Better
Groton February 11 The condition of Theodore Roosevelt Jr shows a notable improvement. Secretary Cortelyou reports no pleurisy in the right lung and better temperature and breathing than yesterday. The left lung crisis has passed but a new crisis may still come. The president and Mrs Roosevelt are more cheerful though the danger remains.
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Roosevelt
Groton
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Cortelyou
Smallpox Found in Nearby Families Near Ligonier
Smallpox detected in the households of Jonathan Kurtz and Jonathan King located three miles northeast of Ligonier. Doctors Black and Vaughn from Topeka report the disease was contracted from Elkhart, while they are in attendance.
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Jonathan Kurtz
Jonathan King
Ligonier
Black and
Vaughn
Topeka
Elkhart
Indiana lumber dealers tour returns from Cuba trip
South Bend Mishawaka and Goshen residents who joined the Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers Association on the Cuba Bahama islands excursion have returned.
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Indiana
South Bend
Mishawaka
Goshen
Cuba
Bahama Islands
Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
Real Estate Transfers in Midwestern Counties
Maria Sloat transfers a lot in Elkhart to George C. Eisner for 300 dollars. John J. McDonald conveys 80 acres in Union to Cornelius S. Yoder for 4800 dollars. John Barthel sells 160 acres in Jefferson to Alfred Kane for 5383.33 dollars.
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Maria Sloat
George C. Eisner
Elkhart
John J. McDonald
Cornelius S. Yoder
Union
John Barthel
Alfred Kane
Jefferson
Thomas Sloat
Geo. C
Kistner
Cornelius
Yoder
Sailor News Highlights Local Socials and Arrivals
Miss Maud Krouse returns from Edwardsburg after a week with Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Criswell. Herbert Fisher recovers enough to be outdoors. A sleigh load of Sailor youths attend a social at George Curtis' with a favorable opinion of the ride over the supper. Local residents and visitors include W. Rinehart in Elkhart, Artley of Zion, Miss Roger in South Bend, Wesley Ort in Edwardsburg, Rev. Moore of Vandalia, Wallace Shaffer in Elkhart, J. B. Yohn selling gasoline lamps, Estey Gardner en route to Cassopolis, and Rev. Stangle due to preach next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Krouse
Edwardsburg
E. B. Criswell
Herbert Fisher
Sailor
George Curtis
Co. W. Rinehart
Elkhart
Artley
Zion
Miss Roger
South Bend
Wesley Ort
Rev. Moore
Vandalia
Wallace Shaffer
J. B. Yohn
Estey Gardner
Cassopolis
Rev. Stangle
Henry Clews Forecasts Merger In Wall Street News
Henry Clews posted on the bulletin board in his New York office discussing a potential merger. The commentary reflects market sentiment and hints at corporate consolidation ahead in 1900s financial circles.
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Henry Clews
New York
Bulletin Board
Longest River Freeze In Quarter Century Alarmed Farmers
Old residents along the Wabash report the river has frozen longer this winter than in twenty five years. Early December saw ice cover, and it remains. The ice measures eight to ten inches thick with concern among farmers in the first bottom lands about a freshet.
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Peru
Wabash
St Joe Boy Missing Again in Maryland Child Abduction Case
St Joseph Maryland February 12 Lawrence six year old son of Mrs A J Countryman has vanished from the grandparents home Mr and Mrs Robert Van Brunt. He left coatless and has not been seen since Monday morning amid previous sensational kidnapping incidents in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Lawrence
A. J. Countryman
Robert van Brunt
Land Transfers from Sloat to Kistner and McDonald
The record lists deeds from Thomas Sloat to Geo Kistner and John J McDonald, with 80 acres in Union valued at 4800 dollars and acres in Jefferson valued at 5833.33 dollars.
Fire at Wakarusa Destroys Curtains Gas Lamp Blaze
A fire at Wakarusa caused a $700 loss to Freed and Lehman. The blaze started when curtains touched a gasoline lamp in the shop windows.
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Wakarusa
Freed & Lehman
J. W. Lamb Dead Aged 68 After Pneumonia
J W Lamb aged 68 died of pneumonia after returning to Elkhart for a visit. He was a widower and father of seven, including Andrew S Lamb. A veteran and G A R member, his funeral will be private at his residence Friday with Rev. Light officiating. viewing Monday afternoon.
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J. W. Lamb
Andrew S. Lamb
North Main Street
Annie Sheard
Hamilton, C
Emma Sheard
Francis M. Jacobs
South Bend
C. W. Clemens
W. H. Lamb
Constantine, Mich
Ralph R. Lamb
Chicago
Constantine
Mich
Elkhart
Light
Interurban Line Planned From South Bend to Benton Harbor
A telegram from J. M. MacSmith of Indiana Street Railway announces an early spring start for an interurban electric line running 38 miles from South Bend Indiana to Benton Harbor Michigan via Niles and Berrien Springs. Right of way is secured and rails purchased. power would come from a South Bend plant with a second house between South Bend and Benton Harbor. possible Buchanan dam power deal under review. Construction to begin by April 1 at about 8000 dollars per mile excluding right of way costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
J. M. MacSmith
Indiana Street Railway Company
South Bend
Ind
Benton Harbor
Mich
Berrien Springs
C. A. Chapin
Chicago
St. Joseph
Buchanan
Chaping
Contagion Theory Debunked By Doctor's Smallpox Case
Dr. Immanuel Pfeiffer of Boston, who argued smallpox was not contagious, stayed hours amid pesthouse patrons two weeks ago to prove his view. He now dies of smallpox at his son's home in Weston, a Boston suburb, as observers recall Dr. Rodermund of Appleton Wis who likewise escaped infection.
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Washington
Prince Henry
Immanuel Pfeiffer
Boston
Weston
Rodermund
Appleton
Wis
Pfeiffer
Chicago
Inter Ocean
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Buria
State Board of
New South Bend Bank
Cleveland Capital
Broad Street
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Reading
Erie
Jersey Central
Lehigh Valley
Stock ‘Exchange
Truesdale
Lackawanna
Baer
Wall Street
Northern Securities Company
St. Joe
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