27 Feb 1902
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
1
City Attorney Turner outlines a 50 year franchise with a private company to build waterworks and electric lighting. Elkhart would pay 25,000 at completion and rent hydrants and street lamps, with future purchase options and plant extensions funded by the city. The water committee supports the plan despite anticipated opposition.
City physicians report near unanimous opposition to Vernon W. Van Fleet’s candidacy to represent Elkhart County in the next legislature. The State Medical Society is said to be fighting to prevent renomination, claiming no politics behind the move and aiming only to defeat Van Fleet so party lines may then divide. The opposition centers on his support for the pill.
Washington feb 24 crowds welcomed Prince Henry and the Kaiser Wilhelm during a national tour. The prince rode in an open carriage, waved to cheering crowds from Maryland to Washington, and met President Roosevelt in the east room with a warm handshake.
Vague OCR fragment notes people released may trigger quarantine measures at Wen ger's location. No clear names, dates, or organized details available.
A dispatch from Indiana newspapers reports a misprint in a notice for the Democratic state convention. The line intended as June 4 was printed as March 4 across the state, causing confusion among readers and editors alike.
The Republican county convention chooses March 12 as the convention day and delegates will be selected on the evening of March 10.
A large harmonious crowd attended the republican nominating caucus at Hoffman's Hall. Vernon W. Van Fleet chaired, M. J. Kennedy was secretary, and Brown steered the Brick bark toward support for Congressman Brick with delegates to state and congressional conventions.
On Shooter's Island New York February 25 Alice Roosevelt launched and christened Emperor Wilhelm's schooner yacht Meteor in drizzling rain. President Roosevelt and the prince arrived from Jersey City with their parties, greeted by cheering crowds and a heavy patrol of militia observers.
The St Joseph County Michigan board of supervisors grants franchises to the Michigan Hydraulic and Electrical Co to build dams at Lelands Henderson Becker and Colon on the St Joseph river. The firm plans to use the power for manufacturing and street railways. A separate group, St Joseph and Hikhart Power Co, will dam across the St Joseph River south of Niles to erect a 9000 horsepower electric plant and supply towns within 25 miles at low rates.
Sheriff Elliott was alerted at 11 last night to a plan by Henry Treat and Fred Jacobs to attack Hugh D Winegar who lived on the Middlebury road. Treat was arrested at Goshen. Jacobs surrendered this morning after remaining with his wife. Neighbors aided Winegar as a precaution.
Norman Rohrer twenty six year old Clinton township resident and medical college student in Detroit vanished two weeks ago. His home lies ten miles from Goshen and his frantic parents report he withdrew all funds from a Detroit bank before leaving. He is noted as in poor health and efforts to locate him continue.
Dodge and Dodge press for a judgment of 426.69 against Wesley W. Wilson father of Harry C. Wilson for costs allegedly due after his son’s conviction in the Richard Sherwin killing case. Wilson paid 200 toward the total and refuses the remaining balance.
The State case against George R. Bungay for selling liquor to minors is filed in the county clerk office and will be brought to trial at the March term of court. Instructions from officials set the meeting day but they were not called by the clerk.
Walter Brown presided as the Plymouth meeting opened with District Chairman Marvin Campbell of South Bend placing A. L. Brick's name in nomination. The vote moved to unanimous approval after a quick motion. The convention backed C. W. Miller of Goshen for attorney general and adjourned with cheers.
Plymouth report states congressman Abraham IL Brick will be renominated by acclamation at a two week notice convention in the opera house with Royse of Warsaw likely to preside. Dark horses Kelley of Knox and Dodge of Elkhart are not poised to enter unless needed. Delegates show Brick holding a clear majority, with strong Brick support in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties, while Miller may influence Elkhart votes. South Bend leaders plan conciliatory strategy to unite the party for the polls.
A historical note claims a king described as profligate was reported killed, touching on themes of personal property and women’s honor within his realm. The fragment suggests scandal and royal fallout, implying contested legitimacy and public moral standards.
Property deeds show multiple transfers in Elkhart Goshen Union Wakarusa and Middlebury with prices from 1 to 8 500 dollars. Names include C Ze Bweeny Mary Lockmayer Francis Dorst Noah Hoover Alfred Troyer Pauline Mayer Jacob Wisser Norman Sage A Le Miller J Beverstine and C Carmien to J Mitchell.
report notes two wealthy farmers near Constantine Michigan plan to establish an Elkhart factory for plows harness grain drills and other agricultural implements. they seek no city inducement and would rent space if possible employing about 50 workers initially rising to 150 as business grows while keeping their names private.
Real estate circles report H E Bucklen arranging locations for two new manufacturing concerns in Elkhart in addition to the knitting mill at Michigan City. He offered each party a fee simple deed to factory buildings and sites while requesting secrecy on the names of the firms until negotiations advance.
The Hardwood Lumber Co. and manager William R. Alden have moved from the city to LaPorte after three years in this city. Business leaders and local associates regret the departure as Alden is well liked for his management and the firm’s relations.
D Rohrer living two miles north of town made a one year hens report ending Feb 15. He kept 40 hens and produced 6 898 eggs or 53334 dozen. The family used 8 ½ dozen and the rest were sold. Eggs brought 65 77 dollars. This is considered a pretty good record for 40 hens.
A horse owned by farmer Nicholas Goodman one and a half miles east of town died last night after his head became wedged under the manger. In frantic movements the horse struck its head against the barn ceiling and was killed by repeated impacts.
Wakarusa inventor Frank C. Coffeen claims a new cash register offers a decided advantage over current models and expects market release soon. Elkhart businessman J. B. Lukens holds a quarter interest in the forming company to manufacture the device.
Transfers show C J Hulbert acquiring land in Bik hart for 575 dollars and John Heintzman to Melvin Me Culough land in Bik hart for 2000 dollars. Elias Hinderer and wife transfer 40 acres in Benton to Benjamin Blue for 1600 dollars.
Margaret J. Johnson of Elkhart filed a petition asking the court to allow her to adopt Marjorie Isal Winslow. The child is the daughter of the deceased sister and will be represented by Davis as attorney.
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