Goshen man kills self in domestic crisis after infidelity
Frank Medlem a Goshen resident about 30 years old ended his life with a small knife in a dramatic home scene. He faced a locked door then returned to his mother's house where his mother discovered his severed neck wound and fainted. Coroner to hold inquest tomorrow at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Medlem
Goshen
Ledlam
Soshen
Daisy ‘Wedam
Mia
Medlam
Fiseibeiss
Montana Charley in Town Attracts Noted Attention
John LaMone known as Montana Charley visits the city in full cowboy regalia. He was once connected with the James gang and shot at Bob Ford in 1882. He carries a 44 calibre rifle named Bateey with six notches. He has traveled over 313000 miles since 1538 and claims long distance racing success. He aims to publish a book on life in the western country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Charley
John LaMone
Montana
Charley
James Brother
Bob Ford
Chicago
Ford
Charlie
Ese
Kikhers
Man Held for Insanity After Local Flight to Elkhart
John Niedhal s ki, of South Bend, fled his home on Monday and was found Tuesday in Elkhart on Main Street with no money. He was brought to his home, then jailed after becoming violently deranged by religious fixation and financial reverses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magine
South Bens Teibuss
John Niedhalski
Efferson
Elkhart Poice
Cutting
Hilkhart
Iedhalski
Lash-Truman Nuptials Lead to Adrian Celebration
Minor Lash of this city married Miss Grace Truman of Adrian Michigan yesterday at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony was by Rev Adazaos of the Methodist church in Adrian. Only guest from here was William Lash, father of the groom. The couple returned on the first train and settled on West Pigeon street. Lash works at Hill’s dry goods store and received many gifts including a chair from fellow clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lash-Truman
Minor Iush
Grace Truman
Adrian
Mich
KF. D. Truman
Adazaos
William Tash
Weat Pigeon Street
Lash
Hill
Paroled Felon Dewitt Talmage Captured in Yorktown
Dewitt Talmage, a young felon, was arrested in Yorktown Indiana for violated parole and sent back to Mansfield Ohio. He faces forgery charges in Elkhart county after using a forged draft to rob Middlebury’s Exchange bank and has a prior two year sentence for forging his wife’s name. His mother owns a farm near Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt Talmage
Crook
Yorktown
Ind
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Ohio
Elkhart County
Minneapolis
Minn
Talmage
Exchange Bank
Middlebury
DeCamp and Herrold Wed in City Home Wedding
Rey L. DeCamp and Jana G. Herrold were married at the bride's parents home in Mishawaka with about twenty-two Elkhart attendees. Officiant C. B. Rice performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Elkhart after a brief wedding trip to Chicago before moving into a new residence in Allendale, while staying with the groom's parents on South Street until completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeCamp-Herrold
Rey L. DeCamp
Jana G. Herrold
Matthew Herrold
Mishawaka
DeCamp
Allesdale
Poisoning Sweeps Goshen Family From Canned Meat
The Miller family of Goshen suffers severe illness after eating canned meat. W J Miller, wife, and oldest daughter are all affected with suspected para contingency poisons in the meat, with the wife and daughter may not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Miller
Goshen
Elkhart Telephone Co Formed In Indiana
The Elkhart Telephone Company with a $100,000 capital stock was incorporated yesterday in Indianapolis. Organized by Central Construction of Wauseon Ohio, it will operate lines in Elkhart and nearby counties with Edward L. Barber as president and James S. Bailey as manager.
Foreclosure action over mechanic lien against Indiana Railway
John Wadsworth by Davis Hubbel Davis sues Indiana Railway Company and Willis Nusbaum to foreclose a mechanic lien for materials used in fence construction along the Goshen to Mishars right of way. Original claim A359.85. Plaintiff seeks 3500 as judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John &. Wadsworth
Davis, Hubbell & Davis
Indiana Railway Company
Willis Nusbeam
Goshen
Kmikhars
Nusbaum
Goshen Man Fatally Hurt in Mill Accident
Goshen resident William Haines, an employee at the Hawks floating mill, was fatally injured yesterday when fragments of an under bearing burr grinder burst. A piece of the burr crushed his head and broke both legs. He died at home after the accident, while debris damaged mill timbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
William Haines
Hawks Floating Mill
Diphtheria Patient Will Recover
The condition of Mrs. White widow of the late Dr. C A White shown marked improvement today at 1120 South Main Street home of Earl Myers. If she suffers no relapse her recovery is assured.
Ahrendt and Calkins Wed at Riverside Home
William Ahrendt of Waterloo and Miss Myrtle Calkins of this city married at Rev. G R Hammond's Riverside home last evening. The couple will reside in Waterloo after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahrendt-Calkins
William Ahrendt
Waterloo
Myrtle Calkins
G. R. Hammond
Riverside
Ahrendt
Queer Things in New Zealand Oddities and Pest Ironies
Henry D. Lloyd notes in Atlantic how New Zealand features such as the crow robin native hen caterpillar and marsupial comparisons mark the land as odd yet marvelous. He contrasts rabbits and sweetbriers introduced for pleasure with land sales boasting cleared fields and fenced rabbits becoming profitable exports to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Australia
Henry D. Lloyd
Atlantic
Dean's Ointment Cures Terrible Skin Ailments
A historic remedy ad claims to end misery from itching and pestering skin diseases. It promotes Dean's Ointment as a universal cure from a drug store source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Sensational seduction case in Brumbaugh court
A case filed in Justice Brumbaugh’s court involves a young couple from the city’s best society. The warrant for the male party was issued after 11 p.m. when the judge was awakened, but he has since departed to parts unknown. The 18 year old girl alleges the man deceived her with marriage promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Brumbaugh
San
Destitute Woman Sent Away From Hillsdale
Destitute Sarah Lyons applied for aid at the Hillsdale police station and was sent to Trustee Swelter, then refused admission to the county infirmary by Superintendent Moillen. After a long night she returned the next morning to Prastee Sweitzer, nearly dying from facial swelling and illness, with no placement found. The trustee paid her fare to Migbaweka and discharged the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lyons
Hillsdale
Mich
Migbaweka
Original Pension Granted for David H Schreiner
David H Schreiner of 408 West Beardsley Avenue has been granted an original pension from October 17, 1890 to December 14, 1897 at six dollars per month due to rheumatism and heart disease. Judge Sadders advocated the claim with Special Examiner Scott from South Bend aiding the favorable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Schreiner
Carpenter
West
Beardsley Avenue
Ssaders
Schreiner
Fnally
Scott
South Bend
Pension Funds Delayed for Transferred Detroit Pensioners
Detroit to Indianapolis transfers delay pension payments for two weeks. Justice Sanders received Indianapolis notice that transfers not yet made due to Detroit difficulties. Vouchers cannot be sent until settled, after which funds will be issued within days.
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Detroit
Indianapolis
Justice Sanders
Indianapolia
Pension Rolla
Guardian Petition for Benj Mast in Uaton Township
Lucinda May petitions for a guardian to guard the interests of her father Benj Mast a farmer in Uaton Township east of Nappanea after a brain blood clot and paralysis left him weakened and prone to financial exploitation. Hon. RE A Dausman filed the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda May
Benjmig D. Mast
Hios
Mr. Mast
Uaton Township
Nappanea
Mrs. May
Mast
RE. A. Dausman
Till Helfrich Nuptials In Auburn Home
George Till of Auburn Indiana and Miss Clara Helfrich daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Helfrich of 607 Bower street were quietly married at the bride’s parents home at 6 o clock last evening Rev C H Brown officiated in the presence of a few relatives and friends. The couple will live with the bride’s parents until Monday morning then proceed to Auburn to establish a home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Till-Helfrich
George Till
Auburn
Ind
Clara Helfrich
Henry Helfrich
Bower Street
C. H. Brown
Till
Marriage Licenses Granted in Several Areas
Licensed to wed were Sherman Swan and Della Franch of Neppanee, Jacob Boyd and Nella Davis of Hiie Colorado, Oliver Racker and Jennie Keene of Elkhart, William Ahrent and Myrtle Calkins of Elkhart, John Barat and Primera Whitmer of Napanee, George Nail and Mildred Noland of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Swan
Della L. Franch
Neppanee
Jacob BH. Boyd
Nella Zook Davis
Hiie, Colorado
Oliver Ef. Racker
Jennie R. Keene
Elkhart
William Ahrent
Waterloo
Myrtle Calkins
Elkbart
John O. Barat
Primeira J. Whitmer
Death of Elkhart Woman Nettie Davidson
Mrs. Nettie Davidson of 307 North Third Street died this morning at 7 from yellow jaundice at about 48 years of age. Survived by husband Benjamin F. Davidson and sister Mrs. James Bemis of Iron Mountain Michigan who was present. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Nettie Vavidson
North Third Street
Benjamin F. Davidson
James Bemis
Iron Mountain
Mich
Woman Sustains Severe Burns In Basement Fire Incident
Badly burned, Mias May l1edeman of Goshen entered Prof. Rieman's basement to burn paper. A flame leapt from the door, injuring her face and head and requiring medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias May ‘L'1edeman
Goshen
Prof. Rieman
Damages sought in railway contract case Goshen Elkhart
Willis O Nub4um through attorney L W Vail sues Indiana Railway Co for 370 in damages. Complaint states a contract to build a wire fence between Goshen and Elkhart. material destroyed by fire due to railway negligence. 70 is demanded to cover loss and attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uit
Willis O
L. W. Vail
Indiana Railway Company
Plainff
Raileay Company
Goshen
Elxhart
Mishawaka Man Arrested Over Evening Drinking Charge
Whiteman went to Mishawaka and brought back a prominent citizen wanted on a Saturday intoxication charge. He posted 312.50 bond then failed to appear for trial on Tuesday. The man was returned to custody after the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteman
Mishawaka
Attempted Burglary at Home of Ex County Treasurer Holder
An attempted burglary occurred at the Goshen residence of former county treasurer Holder last night. Household members were not awakened and the intruders fled. Snow tracks indicate a party of three men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdermen
Goshen
Sindap Binyole Factory Keeps Steady Run On North Main
The Sindap Binyole factory on North Main street employs over 100 men and runs daily. The company has so many orders that workers will be asked to work on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sindap Binyole
North Main Street
Luther Swinehart Shows Slow Improvement at Hops Hospital
Word from Hops Hospital Fort Voasnue reports Luther Swinehart's condition improving after a collapse of the nervous system. Doctors caution recovery may take weeks and full restoration is uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Swinehart
Hops Hospital
Fort Voasnue
Spetem Saodit
Curtis McLauchlin wedding in South Bend scene
G G Curtis of the city and Mrs A E M of Lesachlin South Bend were married in that city on Christmas day. They will reside in Mishawaka. Minstrel company of Guehen went to Mishawaka last night and lost nearly $80 on a poor Heusa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guehen
Mishawaka
Heusa
Why the Months Are So Named
Mary I M Richardson explains month names tracing to Saxon and Roman roots. January from Ja nus sun year, February from Februarius purification festival, March linked to Mars. July renamed for Julius Caesar, August for Emperor Augustus. September to December derive from seven to ten.
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Quintilius
Julius Caesar
Augustus
Mary I. M. Richardson
Fragmentary notice on medical product and services
Incoherent OCR entry mentions anti dimuistic mayoe warranties and bedding soiled by incontinence, with references to cornbleed youths and arregoing trouble. Mentions a price of $1 and sellers O. Leonard, druggist, Elkrercs, Jud, ur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. X. Detchon
Leonard
Food in China: dried mice and dogs’ feet dishes
A New York Herald account notes Chinese cuisine including dried mice hung by tails and bled before smoking, with dogs feet and dog fat described as delicacies. White dogs are said to be tasteless, black dogs preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Celestial Empire
France
N. Y
Grain-O announces a grain based coffee substitute
Grain-O introduces a new drink that replaces coffee for all ages. It imitates the rich brown color of coffee but is made from pure grains and is easy on the stomach. Packages cost 15 to 25 cents and are sold by grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
All Gracerz
Not to Be Misled In Court
A fragment from the Philadelphia North American depicts a courtroom moment where an officer asks if a man is the suspect and a response indicates head injury and a shooting claim. The unreadable text limits full context but centers on an arrest and confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Philadelphia
Genuine Proof Ida They Pretend To Be Blue Bloods
In a brief Chicago Evening News item a playful exchange questions a family’s blue blood claim. The gag centers on presumptions about status based on behavior and a side door habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Evening News
DeWitt's Little Harry Risers Purify Blood and Liver
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Harry Risers as pills to purify the blood cleanse the liver and invigorate the system for constipation and liver troubles sold by Thoseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Harry Risers
Thoseworth Bros
Demented Woman Wanders City Snow Befo re Found
Mrs. Melvin Stuck of 1000 Center Street wandered in a demented state from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. She walked miles in freezing weather, was found exhausted and rational at her home, feet numb but not amputated, and admission to the asylum at Long-Litt planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Stuck
1000 Center
Jin
Ts Slao
Nes
Lorgent
Nouse
Here
Goshen
Ek hart County Bar Association Holds First Annual Meeting
The Bar Association gathered in the court room forenoon session at 10:30 with President Perry L. Turner presiding. Officers elected include Charles W. Miller as president Col Rt. M. Johnson as vice president L A Dennett as secretary and William H. Charnley as treasurer. Executive committee members chosen were B F Deahl P L Turner W J Davis and James S Dodge. The afternoon featured Turner’s address Davis on epnas and Drake on Magnify Thy Calling. A banquet with sixty covers followed at the Hotel Hascall where Judge Francis E. Baker of the supreme court spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Bar Association
Ekhart County Bar Association
Perry L. Turner
Charles W. Miller
Goshen
Col. Rt. M. Johnson
L. A. Dennett
Wiliam H. Charnley
B. F. Deahl
P. L. Turner
Hon
W. J. Davis
James S. Dodge
Ion. W. J. Davis
Epnas
Jas. S. Drake
Ihotel Hascall
Francis E. Baker
Supreme Court
Coroner Rules Madlem Death a Suicide in Crisis
Deputy Coroner Baker returned from Goshen with evidence in the inquest of Frank Madlem. Verdict states he died from a self inflicted wound during a personal crisis. Testimony supports his wife’s alleged infidelity and alcoholic hallucinations driving the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Goshen
Frank Madlem
Ice Crips Steam Whistle at Kimberli Factory
A night disturbance at Kimberli’s factory saw the whistle blown from about 8:10 PM. Ice formed on the steam wire, weighing it down enough to open the valve and release steam until the wire finally broke, silencing the noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberli
Peculiar Fire At Porter Day Residence Cause Unknown
A late night alarm at 9:30 from Porter Day’s home on Pigeon Street reported smoke. Fire under the front tile near the fireplace charred cement and wood, extinguished by Babcocks with estimated damage about 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Fire Department
Porter
Pigeon Street
Freman
Destitute widow and grandchild seek aid at 103 St Joseph St
A case of destitution is reported to police with Mrs. Whipple and her grandchild found in dire need near 103 St Joseph Street. They are non residents under the new poor law and lack city support, relying on charity as winter bites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whipple
St. Joseph Street
Baldwin Circle
Schetzer
Three Men Burned At Kelly Foundry Accident
Three men were badly burned at Kelly Foundry while pouring molten iron into a mold. Foreman James Lavy John Langdon and Harvey Vance faced severe burns from suspected gas in the mold. Vance suffered serious leg burns and remained confined. Lavy and Langdon endured head and shoulder injuries but were not on duty today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
James Lavy
John Langdon
Harvey Vance
Vance
Lavy
Langdon
Varce
Wanted in Michigan for sheep theft arrestee William Schryer
William Schryer, jailed on a sheep theft charge in this country, is sought by Cass county Michigan authorities to answer a like charge. He was arrested with Jacob Osiger for stealing sheep from William Milner of Jefferson township. If not convicted locally, he will be handed to Michigan authorities where a strong case is alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
William Schryer
Cass County
Mich
Schryer
Jacob Osiger
William Milner
Jefferson Township
Suit on a Note in Chicago Seeks $1200 Judgment
Patrick E. Laney of Chicago sues Jonas J. Burns on a lost note alleging a $1000 loan agreed in exchange for a no interest note over a year ago. The note is presumed lost and Burns refuses to pay. Attorneys Davis Hubbell Davis represent Laney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick E. Laney
Chicago
Jonas J. Burns
Barns
Davis, Hubbell & Davis
Fire at 111 Pacific Street Sparks Quick Alarm
The fire department was called to Henry Martin at 111 Pacific Street after a bed tick and clothing near a stove ignited. The blaze was extinguished with the Babcocks around 10:15 this morning, causing no serious damage to the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ©. Martin
Pacific Street
Real Estate Transfers in Nappanes Union and Cleveland
George Culper transfers a lot in Nappanes to A Bartholomew for 175 dollars. Isaac Wagner transfers land in Union to Isaiah Kreider for 1500 dollars. John Mannings heirs convey 105 acres in Cleveland to ad Compton. In Osolo 31 4385.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Culper
A Bartholomew
Nappanes
Isaac Wagner
Isaiah Kreider
Union
John Manning
Ad Compton
Cleveland
Osolo
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Frank Medlam
Indiana
Ohio Penitentiary
East Elkhart
Armal Pire
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