Violent Delusions Endanger Man in Elkhart
Lewis M. Kantz of 700 Cleveland Avenue lies near death after a severe mental break. Police notes say neighbors and attendants could not restrain him as he fled Sunday through slush and mud, burning his feet and hands in a stove fire. An inquest found him insane and plans were made to relocate him to Goshen jail. He leaves a wife and five children. Funeral services honor Col. A. M. Tucker at the Presbyterian church with remarks on his honesty and charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M. Keitz
Cleveland Avenue
Itr
Kuniz’sa
Reds
Heita
Kentz
Nerede
Mr. Kantz
Abowaat
Kilkbac
Tiknari
Witlowdale
Hiis City
Abegast
Intervelo
Blake
Brumbaugh
Doctora Fisher
Eckelman
Goshen
Col. Tucker
A. M. Tucker
Edward Barr
Mr. Barr
Whso
Col. Zucker
Ife
Presbyterian
Christ
Messrs
Norman Sage
Alexander Pope
John McNaughton
J. R. Beardsley
C. H. Winchester
Maxon
S. A. Jones
John Cook
W. H. Ixnickerbocker
T. EF. Garvin
W. LB. Prat
A. P. Kent
M. Cum
Russell
Ash
County Board Strikes Remonstrance In Power of Attorney Ruling
De Kalb county commissioners ruled to strike out a remonstrance and overruled the general remonstrance granting power of attorney in a liquor license dispute. The decision draws criticism as six circuit judges have upheld power of attorney. An appeal is planned as Nappanee remonstrators grant Goshen lawyers power of attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
DeKalb County
Elkhart County
Goshen
Death of an Aged Woman Mary Weaver Widow of Michael Weaver
Mary Weaver widow of Michael Weaver aged 78 died at 1012 Middlebury street at 2 30 yesterday afternoon. She leaves five sons two daughters twenty nine grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 o clock at Rowe church with Rev J G Shaibly of the Protestant Methodist church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ‘Weaver
Michael Weaver
Middlebury Street
Rowe
J.G. Shaibly
L Protestant Methodist Church
Mary Monahan
South Main Street
Jennie
Annie
Maggie
James
John
Andrew
Leo
Joe
James Monahan
Mary O’connor
Indianapolis
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Fr. Bockelman
Marriage Licenses Issued in Several Indiana Cities
Marriage licenses granted to William L. Yoder of South West and Ilda Estella Flager of Goshen. Ed win J. Seeter of Elkhart wed Mary Patterson of Angola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensead
Wea
William L. Yoder
South West
Ilda Estella Flager
Goshen
Edwin J. Seeter
Elkhart
Mary Patterson
Angola
Carpenter George Streely Arrested in Mishawska Theft
Detective James Kurtz captured George Streely, a city carpenter, in Mishawska this morning after he allegedly stole nearly 20 pounds from his father Fred Streely on South Main Street. Streely confessed and surrendered the remainder of the money. prosecution seems unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Streely
Mishawska
James Kurtz
Fred Streely
South Main Street
Sud le
Tideen
Wibernians Sail to Transvaal Aid in Boer War Effort
A Chicago militia company of Wibernians traveled through Elkhart yesterday at noon to join the Red Cross service with the Boer army. They are well funded, with over $12,000 raised by Irish American residents of Chicago to aid Oom Paul Kruger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wibernians
Transvaal
Chicago
Levy Heirs Seek English Estate Valued At 400 Million
World renowned cornetist Jules Levy and his nephew Joseph L Levy a New York attorney, claim inheritance from an English estate once owned by Benj Levy who died in 1700. The estate reportedly totals 400 million dollars and ads seeking heirs have appeared in New York papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Levy
Joseph L. Levy
New York
England
Benj. Levy
Real Estate Transfer In Bristol Water Power Property
John Boyer and wife of Washington township sold lands in and near Bristol known as the water power to Monolith Portland Cement company for 1500 dollars. The deal conveys the water power assets and adjacent lands in the Bristol area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyer
Washington Township
Monolith
Portland Cement Company
Bristol
Their Claims Set at Rest Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed
Mr O D Glase of Bartlett and Dennis Co Gardiner Mo testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured his winter 1897 cough after trying many remedies. He says his lungs and bronchial tubes were sore but relief came quickly and he now recommends it to friends. Sold by A O Rowe druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaimberlain
O. D. Glase
Bartlett & Dennis Co
Gardiner
Houlihan
Masonic Lodges Open New Elegant Bald Win Block Rooms
The Elkhart Masonic fraternity takes formal possession of new lodge rooms on the Baldwin block third floor. Elkhart Commandery No. 31 Kaua Lodge No.183 Concord Chapter No.101 join the lease. officers to be installed with a Red Cross ceremony and a Ladies of the Eastern Star banquet. The assembly includes a 40 by 60 foot room, carved walnut altar, and a 150-seat dining hall. The three lodges total about 200 members. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Mary Monahan at age 47, with funeral at St. Vincent's on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Fraternity of
Elkhart
Baldwin Block
Elghart Commandery No
Kaua Lodge No.183
Concord Chapter No. 101
Thies
Boma
Eastern Star
Walnun
Sina
Armory
W. A. Allen
O. D. Goodrich
M. A. Demarest
F. L Cheney
Hazelton
Hoppingarner
William Galmorse Faces Fine for Truancy Violation
William Galmorse was fined five dollars plus costs in Goshen justice court for a truancy law violation. His fire was suspended and he promised to allow his three children to attend school. His home is Benton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Galmorse
Goshen
Benton Township
Demented Man Kantz Harshly Guarded at Goshen
Report describes Lewis M Kantz violent at night requiring five men to stop self harm. His feet are burned with flesh nearly off the soles and the patient endures great pain during spasms, testing his strong constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis M. Kantz
Goshen
Mr. Hantz
Pension Award and Injury Update for Jack Chasberger
Jack Chasberger, the Lakeshore conductor injured in Chicago, remains hospitalized in another city with more serious injuries than first thought. His wife announced yesterday that his application for an original pension was approved in Washington, granting nearly 2000 dollars in back pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Chasberger
Laks Shore
Chicago
Union Hospital
Othet City
Elis
Shasberger
Washington
Close Call at Big Four Battery Room
Grant an operator for the Big Four narrowly escaped a deadly vapor in the battery room yesterday morning. Two geseists were kept burning to prevent freezing, the air became hot and toxic, and he was revived by fresh air. Doctors expect no lasting injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Grant
Samsil
Mr. Grant
Local Notes From Rethal and Surrounding Areas
Mestings are still in progress at the Rethal De. D. K. Buzzard of Gosban called homson account of alo cess in the family. George F. Shank bought the John Detwiler farm and plans to move this spring. Rev. J. Shoemaker of Freeport is holding meetings at the Yellow Creek Mennonite church. William Shirk and family depart for Oklahoma to make their home there. Emanuel Moyer bought the six sors lot and home near South West and will occupy it in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. D. K. Buzzard
Gosban
Homson
Alocess
George F. Shank
John Detwiler
J.8. Shoemaker
Freeport
Yellow Creek
Emanuel Moyer
Police seize team tied to Loucks. left at judge’s doorstep
Police and local business men found a team owned by butcher L. L. Loucks in front of Justice Brumbaugh’s Main Street residence at 7 PM. The team had allegedly stood there since 9 AM. It was moved to a livery stable, cared for, and charges paid by the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Loucks
Justice Brumbaugh
Main Street
Saloons Not Wanted in Middlebury License Bid
Henry W. Mishler of Shipshewana seeks a license at the March term of the commissioners court to sell quar at Middlebury. The Independent warns he will be shut out by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Mishler
Shipshewana
Commissioners’ Court
Middlebury
Independent
Two Drunks Sent Down In Local Court
Walter Williams a Chicago colored man pleaded guilty to drunkenness and drew ten days in jail. A local character also was arraigned and received ten days imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
Chicago
Burton Bruce Couple Wed at Baptist Parsonage
Mr. George O. Burton and Misa Maud Bruce of this city were married yesterday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage. Rev. A. A. Cober, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton-Bruce
George O. Burton
Misa Maud Bruce
Baptist Parsonage
A. A. Cober
Marriage licenses issued in Goshen and Elkhart
Joseph Charles Fournier of Goshen and Margie Enman of Goshen receive licenses along with George QO Burton of Elkhart and Maude Bruce of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Charles Fournier
Goshen
Margie Enman
George QO. Burton
Elkhart
Maude Bruce
Disastrous fire destroys Zigler barn and contents
A barn belonging to Edward B. Zigler at 503 Strong Ave burned at 9 30 last night with a driving horse killed inside. The blaze started inside the locked barn, spreading before help arrived, causing losses under 509. The mystery centers on how the fire began as mice gnawing through garments pockets are suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Zigler
Ira
Local residents reported ill and recovering in scattered notices
Selin Fatters and Haviland residents are described as very sick while William Wise and James Wilters were in nearby towns. Mrs Charles Van Frank improves and Rev Mr Scott moved to Oberlin. Other notes mention measles at John Super’s and a child biting his tongue after a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laster George
James Wilters
Eikhaert
Mr. Pawling
John Barder
Aikens
Amon Smith
Dr. Dutrow
Will filed for Napanee resident Robinson Loney
The will grants the widow the use of an 80 acre farm and household effects plus 75 dollars cash. The remainder is to be sold, debts paid, a monument erected, and the balance divided equally among five children and the son of George Loney, deceased. Upon the widow’s death all property is to be sold with the remainder divided among the children named, Ann Pippinger, Mary Pletcher, Harriet Shor, John Loney, Amanda Pittman, and the son of George Loney, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doney
Robinson Loney
Nappanee
George Loney
Ann Pippinger
Mary Pletcher
Harriet Shor
John Loney
Amanda Pittman
Advertised letters at Hikhart Ind February 14 1900
List of unclaimed letters at the Hikhart Indiana post office as of February 14 1900 includes Frank Brown Arch Bliss Ed Freeman Mr Geannis Miss Pamela Hand Mrs Lydie Martin Spencer Holmes Co Mrs Chas Lessard Chris Smeltzer H M Sutton Charles Spencer John Schmitt Harry Swanck Frank Steininger H W Van Det with a 1 cent charge per advertised letter. Also notes Farm Journal print width and a promotional club deal for Farm Journal and Weekly Truth subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikhart
Ind
Frank Brown
Arch Bliss
Ed Freeman
Mr. Geannis
Pamela Hand
Lydie Martin
Spencer, Holmes Co
Chas. Lessard
Chris Smeltzer
H. M. Sutton
Charles Spencer
John Schmitt
Harry Swanck
Frank Steininger
H. W. van Det
Serious injury at Lake Shora freight depot
Samuel Newcomber, a Gock worker at the Lake Shora freight depot, was severely injured while loading a heavy box. He slipped between the car and dock, the box crushing his skull and mangling his nose. He is at home on Indiana avenues with Dr Short attending and faces a long, painful recovery if complications do not arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Newcomber
Lake Shora
Tne
Indiana Avenues
Osceola News Rural Illnesses and Local Visitations
Mra. Alexander DLsidlaw is on the sick list. Several families in the area report measles and heart trouble among members. Warner Bros. planted six large maple trees on H. F. Curtis farm, measuring over five feet in diameter. John Wolf and family, with Edward Wolf, visited their parents on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormer
Alexander Dlsidlaw
Warner Bros
H. F. Curtis
Death of an Ex County Official
John A. Smith a York township farmer and ex commissioner of Elkhart county died at his home 234 miles west of Vistula last evening He leaves two sons and three daughters The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10 30 oclock and the remains will be interred at White Pigeon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Smith
York Township
Elkhart County
Vistula
White Pigeon
Meeting of Elkhart County Medical Society Banquet
The Elkhart County Medical Association will hold its annual banquet at the Hotel Bucklen tomorrow night. The St. Joseph County Association has been invited and many doctors from South Bend and other parts of the county will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
St. Joseph
Rheumatism Cured in a Day Claim Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Mystic Unre as a cure for rheumatism and neuralgias in 1 to 3 days. It claims rapid systemic action and immediate disappearance of symptoms after the first dose. Sold for 75 cents by D H Leonard and Houseworth Bros druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D H. Leonara
Houseworth Bros
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Sinsane
Lewis MM. Kantz
Smill Children
BH. F. Grant
Harrison Township
Edward Zigler
Tdan
Three Rivers
Penny Howard
Three Rivere
Mich
Iikhari
Bristol Brevities
Selin
Dirs
Haviland
William Wise
Charles van Frank
Will Darry
Higzhart
John Super
Philadelphia
Boston
Farm Journal
Osceola
Gorn
Weriday
Thomas Burne
Martin Linderman
Francis Seward
Mra. R. Hemminger
John Snyder
Henry Bonngy
William Nunn
Valparaiso, Ind
Ara Gusasts
James Nunn
Winfred Huston
Mr. Freese
John Wolf
Edward Wolf
South Berd
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