Charles Leedy Refuses to Provide for Family Described
Goshen Democrat reports Charles Leedy of Water street deserted his wife and two children. He works for Hawk Furniture and has shown little care for the family, leaving them without food as neighbors supply aid while the mother endures poor health. Further investigation urged to ensure the family's support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ohlinger
Charles Leedy
Water Street
Hawk Furniture Company
Chdhildren
Leedy
Fatal injuries in Lake Shore yard mishap at 2:50 p.m.
Roy Whitbeck, 1105 Harrison Street, a young married Indiana Lumber Co. employee from Whendaleville, was crushed when a pile of lumber collapsed in the Lake Shore yards. Doctors fear possible amputation as emergency care is sought. The incident occurred this afternoon around 2:50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Whitbsch
LS & M. S. Employe
Cough
Bethavh
Lake Shore
Mr. Whitbeck
Whendalmille
Harrison Street
Funeral of Mrs Monahan at St Vincent's Church
The funeral for Mrs Katherine Monahan widow of James Aious han was held at St Vincent's Catholic church at 10 am with many friends attending. She leaves eight children and a brother James bogie and a sister Mary Connor, with burial at Vine cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahan
Katherine Monahan
James Aioushan
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Essides
Jagies Bogie
Thig City
Mary Connor
Ligonier
Aessen
Pacish Ofvisted
Eut
Young couple seeks marriage license in town
Clyde Dicker of Cleveland township applied to Clerk Dennett for a license but both the groom and would be bride were too young and urged to secure parental consent. They hoped to wed without leaving Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Clyde Dickerhoof
Cleveland Township
Dennett
Inquest Kept On Mrs Minnie Stone By Sanity Board
A sanity board of Doctors Fleming and Hoppingarner with Justice Sanders holds an inquest this afternoon to judge the mental condition of Mrs Minnie H Stone of 61114 Franklin street, after a complaint filed by her husband R O Stone claiming unsound mind. A testimonial ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a universal remedy. Houseworth Bros endorse the product noting its claimed cures for coughs, colds, croup, and throat and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming and
Hoppingarner
Justice Sanders
Minnie H. Stone
Franklin Street
R. O. Stone
Jno
Berry
Loganton
Houseworth Bros
Child survives 16 foot fall from window
The two year old son of Arthur Chapman fell from a second story window at 1015 South Main street onto frozen ground. He landed in the snow with minor facial scratch and was found walking unhurt, a doctor was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chapman
South Main Street
Ruch’s Grocery
Death of an Old Citizen Hermenn Yoder
Hermenn Yoder of 517 Prairie Street died this morning at 8 o clock after a sudden illness. He attended a Milkhart Institute meeting yesterday and was a stockholder. he was in good health until a severe stomach pain developed into pleuro pneumonia. Mr Yoder, about 62, was president of Elkharts ettes in 1895 and a longtime resident of Elkhart county. He leaves an adopted son six years old. Funeral will be at Mennonite church in Lovaloak Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermenn Yoder
Prairie Street
Milkhart Institute
Yoder
Elkhars Ettes
Ee Movad Hare
Jesar Gaoshen
Eilghart
Mannunle
Mennont
Lovaloak
Goshen Lad Badly Burned In House Fire
An 18 year old Goshen youth, Howard Harmon, fell with a heavy lamp causing an explosion that set his home ablaze. He was found conscious amid the flames and seriously burned before help arrived. The fire was quickly controlled with minor property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Harmon
Death of Goshen Woman Mrs A M Tornow Follows Losses
Mrs A M Tornow of Green town Indiana died at her home yesterday after moving from Goshen with her husband. Her remains will be brought to Goshen for interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. The family has suffered the loss of three children in the past year and her death is believed hastened by sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
A. M. Tornow
Greentown
Ind
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Sheriff Seeks Payment in Turned Divorce Case
Sheriff Elliott proceeds to collect 1200 dollars plus costs from Mrs. Sitta L. Cook in the South Dekots divorce and damage case where Perry L. Turner and James S. Dodgs hold judgment for attorneys fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry L. Turner
Jamess. Dodgs
Sitta L. Cook
South Dekots
Eliott
Will Re-Warry Remarries After Divorce
Charlies Lick of Bremen aged 25 and Florence Lick of Nappanee aged 22 were granted a marriage license. The couple had a prior divorce but chose to remarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Charlies Lick
Bremen
Florence Lick
Nappanee
Lickes
Marriage of IMar riea Oigda Biekschoos and Matta Bock
Two residents of this city were married last evening at the home of Rev. J. G. Soitsi biy. The ceremony united the couple in a private service attended by family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oigda Biekschoos
Matta Bock
J. G. Soitsi Biy
Wedding Week in St Johns Poster Details
The notice outlines a wedding during the week in St Johns with dignitaries and church leaders attending. It mentions the bride, groom, and their families including Mr. Henry Sargent of Boston and the Bromley family. Attending officials include bishop and embassy members with notable guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duisten
Pei
Popmeetace
United States
St. John's
Robert Brointes
Potpehs
Frost Bite Cure Promoted by Banner Salve Ad
Houseworth Bros promote Banner Salve as the quick remedy for frost bites and chilblains claiming it is the most healing in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Houseworth Bros
Riot at Fort Bliss Alleges Death of Guards
Washington reports from Capt. Robert H. Loughborough at Fort Bliss El Paso Texas that a sergeant of the Twenty fifth infantry and a jailer were killed during a failed rescue attempt by soldiers. Adjutant General Corbin says offenders will be punished as steps are taken to act. The Twenty-fifth, a black regiment, earned praise at Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Washington
War Department
Robert H. Loughborough
Twentyfifth Infantry
Fort Bliss
Texas
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Adjt
Corbin
Loughborough
Santiago
Detohon anti diuretic touted for nocturnal bedwetting
An ad claims Dr E Detohon anti diuretic cures bedwetting in children and adults. It promises relief at once and offers a dollar price from O H Leonard druggist in Ekbert Indiana. A separate notice reports Senator Elkins of West Virginia injured after slipping on an icy Capitol sidewalk with non serious condition per his physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Elkins
Washington
West Virginia
Capitol
Recovery Doubtful After Lake Shore Lumber Yard Accident
Ray Whitbeck, a young Lake Shore worker, remains in critical condition after a lumber pile weighing 124 by 10 and 14 feet fell on him yesterday. He lost two days of work and is treated at the Y M C A hospital by Dr. Bowman with possible internal injuries and no limb amputation yet considered safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Whitbeck
Lake Shore
Lake Shore Company
Buescher’s
Whitbeck
Pigeon Street
Kendallville
Bowman
State Reform Law Effects on County Administration
The Bureau of Statistics reports reading on reforms across counties and townships. It shows changes in tax levies for charity and county purposes under the new law compared with 1898 and 1899, noting reductions in total levies and county indebtedness totaling 7,434,792 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Esmeills
Phus
Sidue
Real Estate Transfers in Several Towns Include Goshen and Nappanee
Property transfers list multiple deeds across Clinton Washington Locke Goshen and Nappanee. Names include Samuel G Schrock Tekoah Z Watts James Teal John Ernst Myron J Miller and Fer nanda F Shrook among others with varying sums from $1 to $400. Also an advertisement for Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claims it saves lives and cures croup burns and wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G Schrock
Anna Miller
Clinton
Tekoah Z Watts
William Cass
Washington
James Teal
Rabecos Ingleland
Union
John Ernst
Lovina Flowers
Locke
Sarah Good Et
Emanuel M Troyer
Nappanee
Geo B Hatfield
Datweiler
St Mary
Wm H Warner
Ain Benton
Thomas
Medical Men Meet at Elkhart County Association Banquet
The Elkhart County Medical Association held its annual meeting and banquet at Shiloh Post hall with strong attendance. A highlight was Dr Chamles D Aaron from Detroit presenting a paper on diseases of the stomach with transillumination demonstrations using swallowed light. Twenty five visiting physicians attended and toasts followed at Hotel Buckeye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Medical Association
Shiloh Post Hall
Chamles D. Aaron
Detroit
Mich
Oran
Buckienu
Dor
Lie Tiailer
W. Ki. Bowman
C. E. Duntrow
H. O. Ssatler
J. FB. Werner
D.D. S&s
J. Bb. Bertling
J. A. Snapp
J. O. Fleming
W. A
Woman Seeks Help After Husband Takes All Money
A Ninth Street woman reported her husband drained her funds, left with two sick children and insufficient fuel. Officer Whiteman investigated, provided immediate aid, and promised jail or family support if the husband is found. The man previously arrested for intoxication owes part of his fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
Ofiver Whiteman
Sid
Suitana Mortgage Foreclosure Sues Handys in Ohio Circuit Court
The First National Bank of Hamilton Ohio through attorneys Livy Chamberlain and Miller Drake files in the circuit court to foreclose a mortgage exceeding 316000 on Mollie A Handy and nine others. The bank seeks 25000 damages plus a receiver and sale of the property. Most defendants are Elkhart residents. James Campbell assigned the note to the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suitana Mortgage
First National Bank
Hamilton
Ohio
Livy Chamberlain
Miller & Drake
Mollie A. Handy
Elkhart
James &. Campbell
Arrest of Wrestler Erred in Coldwater Theft Case
Sheriff from Coldwater Missouri arrested a man suspected of stealing a bicycle after a description pointed to Harvey Yoder, a Middiebney wrestler. A conductor later reported the thieves placed on the train and Yoder was exonerated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistake
Coldwater
Mish
Cikhart
Harvey Yoder
Staileay
Thicf
Yoder
Death Comes to Colby Family in Michigan Child
Telegram to Colby parents reports the death of five year old daughter in Dowagiac Michigan. Remains will be brought to Colby tomorrow for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colby
George Melvin
Dowagiac
Mich
A New Store Front Remodeling at Thoman Shop
Clothing stock from Jake Thoman is moved to the building's second floor while repairs occur. A solid glass front will be installed and other extensive changes planned to the storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Thoman
Death of an Aged Clinton Farmer
George J. Rink a Clinton township farmer died at his Millersburg area home this morning. A widower he leaves seven sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Rink
Clinton Township
Millersburg
Local couple licensed to marry
Harry Platz and Mary Kreighbaum, both of this city, have been licensed to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Platz
Mary Kreighbaum
Falla Dead at Hanquett in Philadelphia
John Brown the elder cousin of abolitionist John Brown dies at 60 in the Sunday Breakfast association rooms during a blessing request. Police and attendees record the sudden collapse as the event ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falla
Hanquett
Philadelphia
John Brown
Sunday Breakfast Association
Should a Man be Vain Certinly He Should
An advertisement extols vanity and ambition to look well and feel good. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as aiding digestion, clearing the head, keeping bowels regular, and improving mood. Thomas' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
North Indiana Annual Conference to convene at Trinity M E Elkhart
The fifty seventh session of the North Indiana Annual Conference of the M I Church will meet in April at Trinity M E Church with the Lay Electoral Conference at the Presbyterian church. Five days long, it expects at least 700 delegates and features Bishop Cyrus D Foss of Philadelphia and other prominent Methodist figures. Citizens are invited to help accommodate guests as ministers from several cities preach across city churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Indiana
M. I
Trinity M. E
Presbyterian Church
Cyrus D. Foss
Philadelphia
Astor C. J. Crown
Trinity M. BE. Chiureh
Decatur
Elkhart
Mennonite Aid Plans Biennial Meeting In City
The Mennonite Aid plan held its biennial meeting with eighteen representatives from across the country. It was decided to invite Canadian members to participate. New officers were elected led by President Rev. J. F. Kunok. secretary treasurer G. G. Wiens. assistant secretary H. A. Gortz, all from Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Aid Plan
Stern
United States
Glovia
J. F. Kunok
Tressurer
G.G. Wiens
H. A. Gortz
Sll
Elkhart
Obituary of Mrs Catharine Boyle Monahan
Mrs Catharine Boyle Monahan born in County Donegal Ireland October 31 1854 died February 12 1920. She came to Toledo in 1865 then Kendall villa in 1566 where she married James W Monahan and soon moved to Elkhart where she lived. Funeral Thursday February 15 at St Vincent church conducted by Rev Goeckel MSC interment at St Vincent cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Boyle Monahan
County Donnegall
Ireland
Toledo
Ohio
Kendall Villa
James W. Monahan
Elkhart
Monahan
James
Mary
John
Anna
Jennie
Andrew
Magpie
Lao
Joseph
James Boyle
Mary O’conner
Ligovier
Anne McKlaughlan
Indiansapsus
Ssc. Vincent’s
Kes
Pr. Goeckelmsc
Ist
Vincent Cemetary
Elkhart Man May Buy Resort At Weatherwax Property
Reports claim by authority that the Weatherwax property at Klinger Iska, a large lake retreat with cottages and three acres, may transfer to an Elkhart man. He would enhance the resort, attracting many locals who have built cottages near the lake for summer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elskart
Klinger Iska
Elkhart
Tax Books Ready and Taxpayers to Be Served
Treasurer Wood reports tax receipts nearly completed with 4 000 receipts bound in thirteen volumes. The cruise force is two weeks ahead of last week. Citizens must be waited on as crowds of taxpayers arrive. One parcel in Middlebury township assessed at five dollars. tax adjustments reduce the area so the real sum due cannot be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Cuise
Middlebury Township
New Toll Line to Cassopolis Completes Connectivity
The Hillshart telephones company completed a copper toll line to Cassopolis yesterday. Manager Fister says the wire is 8 quiet as though it were only a foot long, enabling patrons to connect with all southern Michigan cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillshart
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Mendota Man
Geo Barbe of Mendota Virginia reports that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved him after one dose and cured him after several bottles. The product digests what you eat and always cures dyspepsia according to his testimonial. Houseworth Eros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Barbe
Mendota
Houseworth
Died of injuries at Lake Shore lumber yards
Raymond A. Whitbeck died at 8 30 after sustaining injuries at the Lake Shore lumber yards Thursday. He leaves his father George H. Whitbeck and mother, and sisters May Gertrude and Grace. Interment set for Kendallville. A two year old Vernon Smith required three stitches to close a lower lip after a fall at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. Whitbeck
Lake Shore
George H. Whitbeck
May
Gertrude
Grace
Detroit
Kendallville
Licensed to Wed Marriage Licenses Issued
Marriage licenses granted to Sarmer Skaddon of Chicago Anna Martin of Wakarusa Chas N Tobias of Nappanee Efe M Whitsel of Neppanee Frank Seaver of St Joe County Micer via Herr Loeke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarmer Skaddon
Chicago
Anna Martin
Wakarusa
Chas. N. Tobias
Nappanee
Efe M. Whitsel
Neppanee
Frank Seaver
St. Joe County
Micer
Ice Men Celebrate Big Ice Harvest Tonight
Ice men sing of a bountiful harvest as houses will be filled with top quality ice tonight. The event marks a peak in production and supplies for the community.
Plankinton Tests New Artesian Well Casing Solution
In Plankinton South Dakota engineers suspend cleaning an old artesian well and begin sinking new casing to restore water flow. The town relies on wells for fire protection and mill operations and seeks to determine if rusted piping reduced pressure can be corrected, a model for other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Sinox Falls
S. D
Plankinton
South Dakota
Remedy Claim for Grippe Cure in 24 Hours
An advertisement asserts Warner's White Wink or Tin Syrup can cure gripe in 24 hours if taken thoroughly and timely. It promises relief from the ensuing cough and quotes prices at 24 and 50 cents from C. H. Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
C. H. Leonard
New Dreyfus Case Shocks France Amid Marine Scandal
Paris reports a new treason case may mirror Dreyfus with a marine ministry employee arrested for selling secrets to a foreign power, alleged to be England. Officials hint others may be implicated as the ministerial scandal expands. Philippe fled and is believed abroad, possibly America, after seeking 25 000 francs for freight details on Transvaal vessels. Dr Leyds allegedly informed the French minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dreyfus
Ministry of Marine
England
Marine Ministry
War Office
Jude Philippe
America
Great Britain
Transvaal
Leyds
Philippe
Rheumatism Cured in a Day Claimorial Patent Cure
An advertisement claims instant cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days with an unseen system effect. It promises immediate relief after the first dose and a complete disappearance of disease. Sold by O H Weonara and Houseworth Bros druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O H Weonara
Houseworth I3ros
Blizzard Storm Hits Nova Scotia Coast
A heavy southeasterly blizzard sweeps the Halifax coast on February 19. Several steamers are due but none has arrived yet. No news of disaster has been received. The item ends with a light, humorous note about Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and a local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Halifax
N. S
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L. J. Beverie
St. Joseph
Godfrey Bros
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Isbell
Nik Lumber Co
William Guyer
Depot
Jilkhart
Sixteen Hundred Acres Co
Tmberland
Elk
Willise
Ilkur
UF Chin Gs
Gonnes
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Charlies Walley
Imarriea
Hikhart Medical Society
Trinity M. E. Church
Vernon
P. W. Smith
South Second Street
Frink
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