Desertion case ends with Mrs Steffen found in Cass county
About one month ago Mrs. George Steffen left her Elkhart home to visit her mother near Wakarusa. After a prolonged search by her husband and detective James Katz, Mrs. Steffen was located in Cass County living with two colored men. She refused to return, saying she is satisfied with the change and has no intention to come back. Mr. Steffen will not press the matter further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Steffen
Johnson Street
Warkarusa
Wakarusa
Steffen
Kurma
Klkhart
Osten
James Kaitz
Iocara
Stu Sneua
W.actiairi
Lio
Cass County
Dakline
Kartz
Helkhart
Elkhart
Two Narrow Escapes In Goshen Horse Collision
George Heller and his father P H Heiler narrowly escaped serious injury when a fractious horse bolted into a trolley pole after a scare from an interurban car between Wikhart and Dunlaps. Heller was uninjured. his son suffered a broken nose and facial scratches. The horse is expected to die from its injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Democrat
George Heller
P. H. Heiler
H. Heller
Joaden
Notorious Roy Jones Escapes From Jail
Roy Jones a dozen aliases escapes from Peru jail while sheriff and jailer handle an insane woman. Jones fled as outer gate unlocked during a struggle. Earlier jailed for abducting Nellie Barger. now pursued by dozens of men toward capture. Ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Jones
Tho
Nellis Berar
Mami County
Ywonan
Jones
Nellie Barger
Lyaching
Kokomo
Peru
A Case of Destitution Among a Distressed Family
Constable Munson discovered a starving woman and four emaciated children on Sixth street while attempting to serve an ejectment notice. The husband, once injured, has a fractured skull and mental incapacity, leaving the family in dire need. Local residents and Wick Cole's restaurant owner reacted to the scene and aid may be provided if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
Sixth Street
Cole
Cuie
Dom
Scius
Elkhart Truth Plans Illustrated City History Edition
The Elkhart Truth announces an Illustrated History Edition featuring detailed histories of local industries and merchants, biographies of prominent figures, and portraits of major business houses. It seeks community material and historic images to illustrate the city’s social and commercial life for wide circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Bridges
Hoosier
Trath
Wwety
Howie Y
Kilkhart
Heal Estate Transfers in Elkhart Olive Clinton Union
Records show transfers including Lacy O Defreess to Louis Kerner Houtz for a lot in Elkhart at 2000 dollars Catherine Good and Abner Holdenman 117 acres in Olive at 6000 dollars Mary Ann Shoup and John McKibben land in Clinton at 3000 dollars David Keihan and wife to Milton Mishler 20 acres in Union at 310 dollars David Kilben and wife to David H Anglemyer and wife 28.14 acres in Union at 3510 dollars Mary Kelhan and husband to Waura Anglemyer land in Union at 190 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heal
Lacy O
Louis Kerner Houtz
Elkhart
Catherine Good
Alto
Abner Holdeman
Olive
Mary Ann Shoup
John McKibben
Clinton
David Keihan
Milton Mishler
Union
David Kilben
David H Anglemyer
Mary Kelhan
Waura Anglemyer
Elkhart Makes Bid to Lure I. X. L. Plant from Goshen
The city of Elkhart, via a development group, offers Goshen based I. X. L. Pump, Omber and Manufacturing a cash bonus and free site to relocate. Stockholders met last night to decide, with a majority said to favor the move for financial reasons, while Goshen officials pledge to fight to keep the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
I. X. L. Pump, Omber and Manufacturing Company
Goshen
Isis
Bhal
Fies
Macy
Allendals
Klxhart
Howard Kelly Foundry Company
Republican committee fixes Elkhart as convention site
The Republican Congressional Committee of the thirteenth district met in South Bend and chose Elkhart as the convention site for Tuesday March 6. The meeting also named a congressional nominee, a presidential elector, two delegates and two alternates to the Philadelphia national convention on June 19, and two delegates at large to the Indiana state convention in Indianapolis April 23 and 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congressional Committee
Thirteenth District
South Bend
Elkhart
Congens
Philadelphia
Pao
Indianapolla
Memorial procession notes and bearer list from Grace Lawn
The text records a burial procession listing decedent bearers and active bearers, naming John Siennaughton John Cook Alexander Pope Norman Sage J R Beardsley O H W Winchester A P Kent and others. Burial is scheduled at Grace Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan Lopes m
Vuehker
Wil Os
Miret
Aloek
Lomor- Paget Pathineee Barr
Lee Awe
Buardass
John SieNaughton
John Cook
Alexander Pope
Normann Sage
J. R. Beardsley
O. H W. Winchester
A. Jones
A. P. Kent
W. H. Knickerbocker
J. Jd. Kirk
G. L. Arnold
T. B. Garvin
William B. Pratt
A. R. Beardsles
S. M. Cummins
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Communication from relatives on Mrs Steffen case
The message says Mrs George Steffen left home to work as a house keeper for two colored men in Cass county Michigan. It claims compulsion drove the act and asserts the husband failed to provide groceries and fuel before leaving. It adds she cannot return because he has no home and that she owned the home before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Steffen
Cass County
Mich
George Steffin
Stiffen
Little Harry Risers praised by Albany man
W. S. Philpot of Albany Georgia declares De Witts Little Harry Risers provided more relief than any pills he used for constipation biliousness and liver and bowel troubles from Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philpot
Albany, Ga
de Witt
Harry Risers
Houseworth Bros
Nappanee Temperance Faction Wins Liquor License Battle
In Nappanee a reform effort against saloons defeats license issuance after remonstrances. George McLaughlin’s initial notice triggers remonstrance rules, blocking a two year wait. Frank Grant’s license denial follows a large remonstrance. a service error and legal missteps led to the commissioners denying the license with temperance leaders celebrating the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
George McLaughlin
Board of County Commissioners
McLaughlin
Nappanes
Grant
Henry A. Dodge
Temperance People
Deahl
Goshen
Temperance
Monolith Portland Cement Co Plans Bristol Plant Progress
The Monolith Portland Cement Co. led by manager Palmer has offices in the opera house building once Dr George's dental parlors. It outlines steel and corrugated iron factory buildings over fifteen acres with a warehouse over 800 feet long and a daily cement output of 3760 barrels via new hydraulics. Efforts continue to extend the Three railway through Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Nere
Monolith Portland Cement Co., Ltd
Palmer
Opera House
George
Tricycle Accident Leaves Boy With Severe Hand Injuries
A boy in Grisville suffered severe hand injuries after a bicycle accident. His finger joints were mashed and doctors feared possible amputation after the wheel pinned his hand.
Nusbaum Divorce Suit Seeks Custody of Six Year Old
Ida Nusbaum sues John Nusbaum for divorce alleging marriage on February 15 1891 and separation on May 13 1897. The complaint claims the husband failed to provide for the plaintiff and their six year old son and requests custody of the child. The suit is filed by Hile and Baker as attorneys.
Havana Charter Commission Named Before Ludlow Departure
The Gaceta Oficial lists Gen. Ludlow appointed commissioners for Havana to draft a charter. Mayor Lacoste serves as president. seven Cubans join Ernest L. Conant and Osgood Smith on the panel, which will begin work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Gaceta Oficial
Gen. Ludlow
Lacoste
Ernest L. Conant
Osgood Smith
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Poseyville Resident
John Dirr of Poseyville Indiana hails One Minute Cough Cure claiming it quickly breaks up coughs and colds and cures throat and lung troubles. He says its use will prevent consumption and finds it pleasant to take, from House Worth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dirr
Poseyville
Ind
Houseworth Bros
New St Vincent rectory opens with modern touches
The completed two story red ash and Cypress rectory for St. Vincent's parish is opened. Rev. Fr. Boeckelman supervised four years of planning and construction with attention to detail including a custom ventilation system and automatic water pump. The house features gas and electric lighting and future spring and fall gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s
Jane
Fr. Boeckelman
Truth
Father Boeckelman
St. Vincant’s Church
Boeckelman
St. Vincent’s Rectory
Father Berckleman
Beling Will Filed and Central Labor Union Reorganized
The will of Fredecica Beling, who died recently near Goshen, leaves estate to her husband and three sons with conditions on remaining assets and an executor, while a granddaughter and daughter-in-law receive specified keepsakes. Henry Fisher named executor with counsel by Col. R.K. Johnson. Contests void all bequests for disputants. Separately, the Central Labor Union of this city re organized under the International Federation of Labor with six members appointed to aid in organizing subordinate trades unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Albert
Charles Fisher
Herman Fisher
Frederics
Mery &. Wister
Henry Fisher
Col
RK. M. Johnson
Central Labor Union
International Federation of Labor
Diuratic advertised for bedwetting in children
An 100 dollar claim for Dr BE Detchons Anti Diuratic promises to help children who soil bedding from nocturnal enuresis. The cure is described as instant for all ages and is offered by OC H Leonard druggist in Hobart Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Detchon
H. Leonard
Drugelst
Hikbert
Ind
Midyear grammar school commencement program review
The mid year grammar school commencement in the High School assembly room drew a large audience. Performances included an invocation by Rev. Dr. Gwynne, songs by the chorus under Miss Edmonds, recitations and papers by students such as Miss Goldie Wilson and Harry McGuire, and a piano duet by James Smith and Harry Wilkinson. The event closed with certificates presented and remarks by Prof. BE. B. Myers and Prof. Ma Cracken, as graduates prepare to enter the High School next Monday. The class roster lists Harry Beaver Kathleen Brumbaugh May Chamberlain Fred Cronk Ruby Felt Joseph Fields Sophia Godfrey Lola Helfrick Ethel Hicks Vernon Lehman Mamie Leonard Metta Long Harry McGuire Daniel Myers Elizabeth Patterson Nettie Shamory Clyde Smith James Smith Minnie Stickles Jessie Stultz Edna Swafield Carrie Turner Catharine Williams Goldie Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwynne
Edmonds
Goldie Wilson
Ruby Felt
Fred Cronk
Harry McGuire
James Smith
Harry Wilkinson
Joseph Fields
Dewey
Manila
Jasgie Stultz
Pharas
BE. B. Myers
MaCracken
Dr. Gwynne
Harry Beaver
Kathleen Brumbaugh
May Chamberlain
Sophia Godfrey
Lola Helfrick
Ethel Hicks
Vernon Lehman
Mamie Leonard
Metta Long
Daniel Myers
Elizabeth Patterson
Nettie Shamory
Clyde Smith
Minnie Stickles
Jessie Stultz
Edna Swafield
Carrie Turner
Catharine Williams
Pedestrian Slips on Icy Step Breaks Leg
John Schultz an employee at Lake Shors round house slipped on the icy doorstep of Wambach's meat market at 622 South Main Street yesterday morning and fractured his leg just above the ankle He was carried into the shop and later returned home to 236 Aspenwald Avenue a physician was summoned to set the bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schultz
Lake Shors Round House
Wambach’s
South Main Street
Aspenwald Avenue
West Goshen man falls from chair in library
Daniel Viery of West Goshen toppled from a chair while reading in the library this morning. He struck his head on a case board projection, suffering gashes that required Dr. Merrill’s care. He wore a head sling today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Viery
West Goshen
Merrill
Dan
Gothen Times
Hill for Divorce in Mikbars Case Heads to Court
Geo. 5 still of Hikhart, through attorney Dr R M Johnson, has proceedings against Osthestse Bellen. The parties were married in 1808 and separated January 6, 1900. Mrs Steffen is alleged to be living in adultery with William Harris in Day Urcsa, Michigan.
Magistrate Justice Bliss in Elkhart District
The aging Osolo township magistrate in Elkhart is said to confess that 28 people lost money in his office through attorney trickery. He admits paying out more in fees than he collected, citing financial losses from the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Tines
Justice Bliss
Osolo
Elkhart
Model Clothing House Name Change Reported
Jacob Goldberg will rename the former Nadel & Kempner store as the Model Clothing House. Kesler Bros buy 875 acres of white oak timber land in Tennessee. New York stock exchange bid hits 241000 but the offer is not accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadel & Kempner
Jacob Goldberg
Model Clothing Liceunse
Kesler Bros
Tennesees
New York
New York Stock Exchange
A Convincing Answer About Pain Balm Cure
Wesley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recounts visiting Mr Blackman’s drug store and trying Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism after years of suffering. He was skeptical but agreed to pay only if it helped. After a week of use as directed, he was cured and has remained free of rheumatism. Sold by A O Rowe druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A O. Rowe
Duggist
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North East Elkhert
Dunlaps
Leona Vanderlip
Leona
W. B. Wandship
Wikhart
Ieken
Tiagek
Vanderluip
Sunde
William Galpa
St. John’s Episcopal Church
DeWitt
Huseworth Bros
Constable Munson
History OF
I. X. L. Pump, Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Setecet
Amsey Leuyd
Grisnille
NEW Parish House
ST. Vincent’s Church
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