Heirs to a Fortune in Holland Draw Local Attention
Goshen residents and area claimants react to a $95,000,000 inheritance in the Metzger heirs case. Local seekers Mia Boomershine Ira Boomershine and Mrs S H Smith of Goshen join George Peoples of Millersburg and Daniel Peoples nearby to pursue claims amid an artist Von Sponia De Kolbe offer of aid from Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzger
Holland
Goshen
von Sponia de Kolbe
Mia
Ira Boomershine
S. H.smith
George Peoples
Millersburg
Daniel Peoples
Anniversary Celebration at Hunt Home
Relatives and friends gathered at 715 Franklin street last evening to mark the forty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hunt. The event featured music, gifts from guests abroad including Mrs. T. J. Kerr and Mrs. Lydia Young and daughter of Aurora, Jr. and several Hunts from Toledo Atlanta and South Bend. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hunt
Franklin Street
T. J. Kerr
Lydia Young
Aurora, Jr
H. G. Hunt
Laurel Hunt
Toledo
Elmer Hunt
Atlanta, Ga
William Swan and Children
South Bend
George Robinson Marries Miss Whittier in Quiet Buffalo Ceremony
George Robinson formerly of this city wed Miss Jeannette Estelle Whittier of Buffalo New York. The ceremony was performed there with few friends present. The couple plan an extensive east south trip and will settle permanently in Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Robinson
Jeanette Estelle Whittier
Buffalo
N. Y
Friends of Hred Date avoided ill fated voyage
A telegram shows that H red Date and companions did not sail on the Nevada as planned. They missed the ill fated voyage but departed on the subsequent boat instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H'red Date
Nevada
Sprained Ankle Injures Grocery Worker
Clarence Weller slipped near Emanuel Ruch's grocery last evening and sprained his ankle badly. Dr. Short was called to reduce the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Weller
Emanuel Ruch’s Grocery
Dr. Short
Ready to Help the Needy in Goshen
Local readers report receiving confidential circulars from a con man signing as Old Steel Plate Engraver offering a quick $400 investment. He claims past work in Washington and uses telegrams by Western Union to C. A. Earl Easton Pa and signs as A. R. Bowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Green Goods
Bureau of Engraving
Washington, D. C
Western Union
C. A. Earl
Easton, Pa
A. R. Bowman
Then and Now from Rolling Prairie village notes
A Laporte Herald correspondent recalls Rolling Prairie with a 363 total population. He notes 23 widows and a mix of coven maiden ladies, widowers, and bachelors. He reflects that 37 years ago only two families remain in their original homes and only six residents still live there from that era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte Herald
Lesh Estate Goes Without Will in Goshen
The late J. H. Lesh of Goshen left no will. He believed no will was needed as the law provides for fair division. Heirs Joseph H. Lesh and Mrs. Jack Latta are of age with no debts or claims, and no probate steps are needed. Life insurance totals 27 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. Lesh
J. H. Lesh
Goshen
Joseph H. Lesh
Jack Latta
Remains Enroute to This City for Funeral
William Harrison formerly of Elk Hart and later Sturgis Michigan died in Rockyford Colorado Sunday night. His remains travel with F W Harrison F J Harrison and Mrs Flora B Kelsey to this city. Funeral services set for Lake Shore station at 1 25 tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harrison
Elkhart
Sturgis
Mich
Rockyford
Colo
F. W. Harrison
F. J. Harrison
Flora
Kelsey
Lake Shore’ Station
Marriage License Issued to Agyde Bernble
A marriage license has been issued for Agyde Bernble, age 66, as listed in the official records. The filing reflects a local elopement or private ceremony noted in the registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agyde Bernble Oped
Colfax Post Denies Coon Allison Circular Origin Claim
The department commander received a February 14 reply denying knowledge of the Coon Allison circular. The Colfax Indiana Stillwell Post 375 states it did not pass the resolutions or sign the document. Post commander J McGraw signs the letter, but Col Dodge remains unsatisfied and pursues the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.ated
Coon-Allison
Stillwell Post
Colfax
Ind
J. McGraw
Col. Dodge
Sixty Witnesses Summoned for Pending Trial
Attorney Jouss O. Hoover from Elkhart conferred with local committee of prosecutors and county records to set facts for the dispayment. The trial, delayed only by the illness of Attorney Ferrell, is expected to begin Wednesday. Sheriff Kidder has summoned nearly sixty witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jouss O. Hoover
Elkhart
Committee of Attorneys
Ferrell
Kidder
Goshen News
Zeek and Monschien Wedding at St Vincent Church
The marriage of Wrank Zeek and Anna Monschien was celebrated at St. Vincent Church this morning at 6 o'clock. Bernard Monschien and Lena Ludwig served as best man and bridesmaid. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Boeckel. The couple will reside at 1014 Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeek-Monnschien
Wrank Zeek
Anna Monschien
Michael Monschien
St. Vincent Church
Bernard Monschien
Lena Ludwig
Father Boeckelmap
Third Street
Shaw J ohnson Wedding at 512 Sixth Street
The Johnson home at 512 Sixth Street hosted a pretty wedding last evening at 7 30 for Miss Hilda Terese Johnson and William Albert Shaw. Rev M J Darysen officiated before a large gathering. roses and ferns decorated the house and a luncheon followed. Guests included Miss Lena Johnson of Chicago Miss Leckla Lingdren of South Bend and Dr Genness of Boston. The couple will reside at 512 Sixth Street for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw-Johnson
N. A. Johnson
Sixth Street
Hilda Terese
William Albert Shaw
M. J. Darysen
Riverside Congregational Church
Lena Johnson
Chicago
Leckla Lingdren
South Bend
Dr. Genness
Boston
Burns Ordered Helensen
John J. Burns, arrested in Utica New York for the murder of Jonathan Crumbacker at Bristol, has been released on Sheriff Kidder's order due to insufficient evidence for requisition papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burne
Helensen
John J. Burns
Utica
N. Y
Jonathan Crumbacker
Bristol
Kidder
Fetters Overlease Nuptials
Mr. Charles F Fetters of near the city and Miss Esther J Overlease of Dunlaps were married Saturday evening at 7 by Rev J S Parks at his State street home. Fetters is a young farmer who lives west of the city and took the bride to a newly furnished home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetters
Charles F. Fetters
Esther “J. Overlease
Dunlaps
J. S. Parks
State Street
Loomis Postures Bond and Released on Appearance
W B Loomis, a defaulting K O T M record keeper, posted a 600 dollar appearance bond on Saturday and was released from Go shen jail. Sureties Henry Wilcox of this city and Benj F Deahl of Go shen stood surety. Loomis returned to Elkhart to raise funds and settle with the Maccabees lodge for a shortage over 900 dollars, with possible drop of further prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloomis
W. B. Loomis
Goshen
Henry Wilcox
Benj. F. Deahl
Alleged Thief Caught at Lake Shors Depot
Sergt. Whiteman arrested Charles R. Abrams on larceny charges after he was found at the Lake Shors depot Saturday. Abrams allegedly broke into a shed near Wauseen, stole furs and hides, and sold part of the goods to a local dealer before being taken to Butler by an officer yesterday.
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Sergt. Whiteman
Lake Shors
Charles R. Abrams
Wauseen
Butler
Hettsmansperger Withrow Wedding at High Street Home
Miss Ethel Leona Withrow daughter of Finley Withrow married Edward Hettmansperger of Wabash Saturday evening at the bride's home on High street. Rev H B Townsend of the Presbyterian Church performed the ceremony. About twenty relatives and friends attended. A wedding supper followed. The couple will move to Wabash for their future home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettsmansperger-Withrow
Ethel Leona Withrow
Finley Withrow
Edward Hettmansperger
Wabash
High Street
H. B. Townsend
Presbyterian Church
Hettmansperger
Death of Charles H. Goard at 22
Charles H. Goard, living with his parents at 119 North Fifth Street, died at 3 o clock Saturday afternoon of appendicitis. He was twenty two years old and survived by two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Goard
Ba Goard
North Fifth Street
Aunt Nettie Keely Inherits Uncle's NY Fortune
Mrs. Nettie Keely of 122 West Jackson Street received a substantial fortune from her New York uncle William Jerome, now believed to be between 12000 and 15000 dollars. She lives with her 22 year old son Guy Keely at the same address and has not yet disclosed future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Keely
West Jackson Street
New York City
Keely
William Jerome
Old Fire Horse Sold At Nominal Price
An aged brown fire horse, long serviceable to the fire company, was sold about a month ago. The buyer was a farmer from some distance outside the city and the sale price was described as nominal.
Snowballers Released in Elkhart Case
Marshal Rigney filed an affidavit in Justice Hattle s court charging William Easn George Lash Robert Snooks and one Chapman with boarding a Lake Store freight train and stealing a ride. After questioning the boys were released except Robert Smooks who remained as a witness. William Hash pleaded guilty to malicious trespass and was fined 313.50 with costs. sentence suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Marshal Rigney
Justice
Robert Smooks
Young
Death of Mrs Garner Revealed in Chicago
Chicago records show Mrs W W Garner died at her home at 8 45 pm Thursday from gangrene. She was well known in this city and friends have received the news of her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Chicago
W. W. Garner
Hoover Case Begins Today
Jonas O Hoover arrives from Elkhart and goes to LaGrange to defend his disbarment suit tomorrow. He cannot say if a continuance will be requested until learning Judge Ferrall's health status, which reportedly confines him to bed.
Racing Season Opens Along North Main Street
The brisk sleighing returns and racing on North Main Street resumes with horse owners quickly finding willing competitors for makeshift races during a recent afternoon and the following day.
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North Main Street
Want Ads Seek 100 Able Bodied Men for War Readiness
Goshen advertises for one hundred sound able bodied men aged 18 to 38 ready to serve their country in defense of the flag. For recruitment in case of war with Spain, call at Ramsey's cigar factory. hours extend to 9 PM this week. Ben Ramsey signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
The
Free
Spain
Ramsey
Cigar Factory
Ben
Remarkable Feat of a Horse Runaway on Main Street
A runaway occurred Monday evening on Main Street. The horse escaped and caused a near miracle, turning a corner at Hotel Bucklen and running east on Jackson Street. The arriver, Henry Loudenslager, was thrown clear and not injured. The horse was confined at Pun.
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Bucklen
Jackson
Henry Loudenslager
Runner Dashes Across Bridge Then Evades Capture
A swift athlete leapt the bridge at speed and ran its full length without losing traction. He entered Martin & Amidon’s timber yard where he was finally halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin ‘& Amidon
Jolly Sleighing Party Visits Goshen
A jovial group of young people enjoyed a sleigh ride to Goshen last evening and spent a few hours visiting friends in the county seat. The party included William Danis Howard Weatherwax T G Wilkinson Carl Alcorn George Smith Guy McBride and the Misses Nina Stevenson Gertrude Bird Stella Brennan Marguerite Stevenson Bertha Clark and Miss Eby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Messrs
William Danis
Howard Weatherwax
T. G. Wilkinson
Carl Alcorn
George Smith
Guy McBride
Nina Stevenson
Gertrude Bird
Stella Brennan
Marguerite Stevenson
Bertha Clark
Miss Eby
Ragless Wedding Anniversary Celebrated at Virginia Avenue
A pleasant party honored Mr and Mrs Byron Ragless on their fifth wedding anniversary at their home 512 Virginia avenue. About fifty guests attended and Rev C E Rice delivered an address during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Ragless
Virginia Avenue
C. E. Rice
The Season's First Accident on Beardsley Avenue
Milton Schafer suffered leg bruises after a snow driven collision with a bicyclist on Beardsley avenue. The cyclist fell but escaped injury. Schafer was knocked about twelve feet by the impact and is now lame from the shock and slipping on slush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Schafer
Beardsley Avenue
Mr. Schafer
Schafer
Asia Wreck Near Nantucket Claims All Hands and Family
Boston reports the British ship Asia captained by G N Dakin was lost off Nantucket during a fierce easterly gale. Twenty crew members plus Capt Dakin’s wife and three children perished. A man and a 12 year old girl were found entangled on wreckage. The man bore a Weymouth master’s certificate for John Cook born 1843.
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Boston
Mass
G. N. Dakin
Fom
Manila
Nantucket
Asia
Monomey
Haley
E. V. McCauley
Handkerchief
Weymouth
N.S
John Cook
Capt. Dakin
Death Toll on Finchat Wreck Drops to Seventy Eight
Nine more crew members of the French steamer Finchat, wrecked near Santa Cruz de Teneriffe in dense fog on Wednesday, have been saved. The death list is reduced to seventy eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finchat
Santa Cruz de Teneriffe
Mystery Suit Raises Questionable Backstory in Elkhart
In a circuit court filing the case appears to be a routine note action but includes a December 1897 incident where the plaintiff allegedly found the defendant with his wife. A pistol was drawn, a dispute led to a $500 note, later reduced to $100, and a subsequent $400 demand sparked the lawsuit by the injured husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Elkhart Citizens
Goshen News
Local Notes and Events from Harrison Area
Amos Blosser and wife visited George Apple family. Rev. Eli Stofer preached at Yellow Creek Mennonite Church with Rev. J M Coffman starting meetings Tuesday. Irene Wallace funeral held at Union Chapel for 14 month old child. Simon Lehman buys 40 acres of old Koli farm plans spring house. John Fox operates large dog business with about 40 dogs. Dell schoolhouse Weaver orchestra event poorly attended due to bad weather.
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Harrison
Amos Blosser
George Apple
Eli Stofer
DeKalb
Yellow Creek Mennonite Church
J. 3
Coffman
Hikhart
Irene Wallace
Edward Wallace
Union Chapel
Simon Lehman
John Fox
Dell
Weaver Orchestra
Wakarusa News Briefs and Local Happenings
The town reports Jacob David Bizar ill with rheumatism and Otis Replogle visiting from Hikart. The Wakarusa band will stage Uncle Si at the opera house next Thursday. Addie Doriot plans a Wisconsin summer visit. A newborn boy arrives to Dr O Barwick’s wife. Coppes Brothers acquire Taylor woods to convert to lumber. Kronk and Alford mill may be rented to hire workers. Y P S C H raises Cuban relief fonds. shipments reach Cuba via New York including clothing meats flour cornmeal and cash totaling 108.15 reflecting local charity and solidarity.
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Wakarusa
Jacob Davidbizar
Otis Replogle
Hikhart
Opera House
Addie Doriot
Wisconsin
O. Barwick
Coppes Brothers
Nappanee
Taylor Woods
Kronk and Alford
Cuba
New York
Fishermen Missing After Storm Segues From Green Island
Marinette Wisconsin February 21 report says the two fishermen who left Green Island for the city were not heard from as the storm worsened. No ice fishing activity occurred Sunday and friends think they may have sheltered in nearby fish shanties on the bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinette
Wis
Green Island
Postmaster Olaf Karlunen Dies in Runeberg Fire
The Runeberg post office and store burned Saturday night in St. Paul. Postmaster Olaf Karlunen, asleep in the building, was burned to death. No foul play is suspected. Karlunen had served as postmaster for nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Runeberg
Olaf Karlunen
Karlunen
Madrid Disaster Seen as Aid to Spain US Ties
The Madrid correspondent for the Standard reports the government believes the Maine disaster will improve rather than worsen relations between Spain and the United States. The note quotes official sentiment that the incident may renew cooperation and reduce tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madrid
The
Standard
Maine
Spain
United States
President McKinley Links Maine Explosion to Accident
Washington February 18. Shortly after midnight President McKinley released a statement via his secretary based on information in his possession. He believes the Maine was blown up as the result of an accident and notes the court of inquiry will reveal whether the disaster was accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Maine
TE Ito
Movement to Erect a Lafayette Monument in Paris
A Washington movement plans to raise a monument to Gen. Lafayette in Paris to be dedicated during the Paris exposition. Robert Thompson spearheads the effort and has word from the French government via M. Picard that Parisian authorities could offer site ground if burial grounds near Lafayette are deemed unfit.
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Lafayette
Washington
United States
Gen
Paris
Robert Thompson
M. Picard
Lafayete
First International Congress of Press Women Opens in Washington
The international congress of press women opens in Washington under the National Women’s Press Association. Speakers include Hamlin Garland Rev B L Whitman president of Columbia University and Frank Mendel of Wyoming. John Russell Young’s paper will be read by Mrs Young. Many suffrage convention members attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Congress of Press Women
National Women’s Press Association
Hamlin Garland
B L. Whitman
Columbian University
Frank Mendel
Wyoming
Congressional
John Russell Young
Young
New Counterfeit S10 Bank Note Reported
The secret service uncovers a new counterfeit ten dollar national bank note from the Hibernia National Bank of New Orleans 1882 series. It bears check letter B and Rosecrans Nebecker treasurer with poor photographic workmanship and two pasted papers lacking silk thread features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secret Service
Hibernia National Bank of New Orleans
Rosecrans
Register
Nebecker
Postal Bank Bill Safe
Washington February hearing on postal savings bank bills focused on investments. Representative Lorimer says municipal bonds are safe and wise for postal savings funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Bank
Washington
Postal Savings
House Post Office Committee
Postal Savings Bank
Lorimer
Revenue cutter Corwin readies for Arctic rescue mission
In San Francisco on February 19 the revenue cutter Corwin nears completion for an Alaska voyage to aid the Bear in rescuing ice bound whalers. The hull is being heavily sheathed to protect against ice as preparation nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Corwin
Alaska
Gold Standard Favored at Pulp Association Meet
The American Paper and Pulp Association held its annual meeting in New York and elected Augsh J. Chisholm as president. A resolution was adopted favoring the gold standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Paper and Pulp Association
Augsh J. Chisholm
The Girl Of Many Loves In A Country Tale
A lyrical sketch presents several matchless girls: the blacksmith’s daughter who reads Latin Greek and Hebrew. the poverty stricken belle in white muslin. the wind blown beauty on a spirited horse. the proud beauty ignoring a humble artist. the untutored nightingale with a triumphant debut. the heiress in disguise loving a fisherman's son. and the jealous beauty who commands many suitors by a glance.
State United Brethren College to Locate in Warsaw
Warsaw Indiana February 22 190? announcement confirms the State United Brethren College will be established in Warsaw with an endowment of 300000 dollars and ownership of lands and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
United Brethren College
Ind
State United Brethren College
Indiana
Missouri Fruit Crops Soar in 1897 State Totals
Missouri fruit production in 1897 reached 12 million from apples, 33.5 million from peaches, and 1.0009 million from other fruits, totaling 19.5 million dollars. The State Horticultural Society meeting in Moberly pressed for systematic study to boost fruit wealth and soil-based intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
State Horticultural Society
Moberly
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
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Elkhart County
Will
Wackaxrusa
Congress of Press Women
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