Eleven Years of Growth at St. Vincent’s Church
Rev. Henry A. Boeckelmann hosted visiting Catholic clergy at his residence as they traveled to Mishawaka for Rev. A. K. Oechtering’s funeral. The article credits Boeckelmann with transforming St. Vincent’s from debt and chaos to a healthy, strong parish over eleven years, with new facilities and reduced debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Boeckelmann
St. Vincent’s Church
A. K. Oechtering
Mishawaka
Father Boeckelman
Bishop Alerding
Fort Wayne
Jos. F. Delaney
H. F. Jos. Kroll
F. Roche
John Bolte
Monroe
Mich
EF. Koerdt
William Miller
Avila
Ind
James Connolly
Logansport
Michael Bouen
St. Vincents, Inc
H. Hellake
Bluffton
Father Boeckelmann
Father Oechtering
Alerding
Jefferson Township Trustee settles joint ownership dispute over Town Line School
After months of delay and threats of appeal, Jefferson township Trustee J P Newell reached a settlement with Concord township Trustee Grush. The two sides agreed the Town Line School is a joint project and Newell paid 239.41 to cover Jefferson township’s maintenance share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Newell
Jefferson Township
G Rush
Concord Township
Town Line
Jeffer
Grosh
Jefferson. Township
Famine in Sidney NS and oil price rise report
Famine in Sidney Nova Scotia described with thousands starving as people subsist on roots grubs and even cannibalism. In Toledo the Standard Oil Company posted a three cent crude oil price increase from all fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
N.S -Wi
New
Guinea
Toledo
Standard Oi Company
Three New County Officers Take Seats Today
The trial is expected to be brief with Gulmyer case ready for Monday. Langreaver and Dennett drew extra jurors including Miller Dunn Pancost and others from Benton Clinton Concord York Elkhart Jackson. Plea speculation surrounds Gulmyer as both sides prepare for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langreaver
Dennett
Gulmyer
Daniel D. Miller
Middlebury Township
James Dunn
Clinton
W. S. Pancost
Concord
Jesse Hire
Benton
W. T. Martin
York
Ed Walley
Solomon Blick
John Harper
John Fuller
Elkhart
Edward Shrock
John M. Ott
William Himebaugh
Nathan Berkey
J. B. Davidson
Concern
Henry Zimmer
Jackson
Yohn and Roush Tie The Knot In Zion Home Wedding
Mr Gust Yohn and Miss Maud Roush of Zion wed Sunday at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Jonathan Roush. Philip Roush of Chicago attended the ceremony at home over Sunday. Harry Smith is on the sick list. Several couples and relatives visited over the weekend at各 homes including Mr and Mrs J P Bickel with Samuel Cauffman and family and Mr and Mrs Samuel Rockstroh and Will Rockstroh in South Bend and Goshen respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Yohn
Maud Roush
Zion
Jonathan Roush
John Harters
Cronin
Will Rockstroh
Myrtle Curtis
Heaton
Ed Riggle
Goshen
Philip Roush
Chicago
Maud
Harry Smith
Bert Beal
Walkerton
Ezra Watkins
Watkins
Grand Rapids
Morton
Milo Hose
William Burker
M. E
Lorin Crull
Mildred
Marvin Ritter
South Bend
Frank Watkins
Geo. Cook
Ralph
Goldie Curtis
Alex Carr
Geneva
Henry Kale
Richard Zellar
Jaquith G. Curtis
Lucetta J. Curtis
Lansing
Mich
Frank Cook
Linnie
Frank Curtis
Emery Watkins
Sale
Jacob Bowers
Johne Bowers
Tamarac
Harley Holden
Wakarusa
Emma
Rogers
Josephine Rogers
William “Wilcoxen
Osceola
Mason
Stair
James
Ruple
Elkhart
Carrie” Beene
Nappanee
Actor killed on stage in Marion tragedy
Marion Indiana December 31 William Fogleson eighteen killed Oliver Miller twenty five during rehearsal at Reese opera house South Marion The pistol misfired while Fogleson aimed at Miller as part of a staged scene witnesses included May Fogleson The gun reportedly held loose cartridges and was loaded by a younger brother authorities investigate the accident Miller from Gas City is survived by no immediate plans disclosed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fogleson
Herbert Stanton
Miller
Roy Woodward
Crawford
Miss May Fogleson
Young Fogleson
Gas City
Jone
New County Officials Take Office In Elkhart
Three new county officers assume duties as M. H. Kinney becomes clerk and EE. E. Forake takes the treasurer’s office. Elmer Manning becomes sheriff while Elliott retires to raise horses. The council funds $816.95 to year end and contracts are set with M. A. Cornell Lome Simon and Newell Bros. The county attorney recommends pay for County Assessor Puterbaugh at 3 dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Kinney
L. A. Dennert
Dennert
Elkhart
EE. E. Forake
I. O. Wood
Wood
Elmer Manning
Elliott
M. A
Guardian appointed for Hahn estate and final report filed
Frank Mock as administrator of the Amanda Hahn estate files his final report. A hearing is scheduled for January 4. Mock has been named guardian for Glenn L. Hahn, minor heir of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mock
Amanda Hahn
Mr. Mock
Glenn L. Hahn
County Commissioners Set January Meeting In Regular Session
The county commissioners will hold their regular monthly meeting on January 5. Deputy Auditor Cook has prepared all necessary materials for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Marriage Licenses Issued To Six Couples In Michigan Towns
Clifford G. Olmstead of Midland and Ethel M. Stumm of Hikhart, both 25 and 20 respectively, G Augustus Yohn of Sailor and Maude L. Roush of Washington township, ages 34 and 23, Edgar MecClintic of Goshen and Minnie Shemberger of Goshen, ages 35 and 27, were issued marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford G. Olmstead
Midland
Mich
Ethel M. Stumm
Hikhart
G. Augustus Yohn
Sailor
Maude L. Roush
Washington Township
Edgar MecClintic
Goshen
Minnie Shemberger
Funeral Arrangements For Pulaski Lodge Member
The obituary notes Mr Gerabierting was an odds fellow for forty years and funeral services will be conducted under Pulaski Lodge No. 60 of this city. Arrangements have not yet been completed.
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Gerabierting
Was
Pulaski Lodge
Compton Convicted of Grand Larceny in Beef Cattle Theft
Phineas K. Compton found guilty by a jury in South Bend after Jacob Caiger testified against him. Sentenced to two to fourteen years in the Michigan City penitentiary for the cattle theft from the Notre Dame farm. Caiger alleged he acted as Compton’s tool for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Michigan City
Phineas K. Compton
St Joseph
University of Notre Dame
Compton
Jacob Caiger
Caiger
Silvers
Miller
Elkhart
Clark
P. L. Turner
Real estate transfers in Elkhart area parcels listed
Multiple deed records show Samuel Kauffman to Jacob Hite 60 acres in Middlebury for 2800 dollars and various other parcel sales across Harrison Union Jefferson and Elkhart townships including Brigsdale and Proctor's Elkhart addition with prices from 200 to 6000 dollars and parties named Kauffman Lusher Skinner Ferry Chapman Miller Stark Lockwood Rockstroh Freese Barker Fieldhouse and heirs Yoder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kauffman
Jacob Hite
Middlebury Township
John Lusher
Amelia E. Spechtlet
Wolf’s Elkhart
Stewart S. Skinner
Margaret A. Himebaugh
Harrison Township
John S. Ferry
Cyrus W. Frame
Jefferson Township
Briggsdale.Improvement Company
Lena Bostwick
Briggs
Avery B. Stark
HE. D. Stark
Benton Township
Reuben
Lizzie Lockwood
William Theis
L. J
H. P. Chapman
Elkhart
William and
Ruby Rockstroh
Osolo Township
George Freese
Yostll
Yoder
Magdalene
West Northwest
Union Township
John H. Barker
Mary A
John W. Fieldhouse
Proctor’s
Elkhart to Be Central Hub in Electric Rail Network
A Daily report notes a proposed Toledo Chicago electric railroad plan to absorb Indiana Railway property linking Goshen and South Bend. The Goshen to Warsaw extension is said abandoned and Elkhart seeks direct connections to Nappanee Wakarusa Milford Leesburg and Warsaw led by interests including Bucklen aiming to route traffic through Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Chicago Electric Railroad
Indiana Railway Company
Goshen
South Bend
Indiana Co
Warsaw
Elkhart
Bucklen
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Milford
Leesburg
Samuel H. Olds dies at 60 after brief illness
Samuel H. Olds, 60, former farmer, died this morning at 5 15 at his home 1210 East Jackson. He leaves a son Chas T Olds and sister Mrs Elizabeth Miller. He was a member of Elkhart Tent No 8 K O T M. Funeral at 2 PM Sunday from the family home with services by Rev Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Olds
East Jackson Street
Olds
Chas, T. Olds
Elizabeth Miller
Osceola Christmas News and Local Visits Reported
Christmas at Walkerton and visits to Grand Rapids South Bend and Lansing noted. A diphtheria quarantine ended, bad colds persist, and Osceola hosts multiple families and dinners as residents recount holiday events.
County Council Holds Special Session on 1902 Appropriations
The county council met Monday in a special session to approve 1902 year end appropriations. Members present included H B Sykes Dill man Rickert and others. absent were John Zeitel and Ira Hapner. Totals include $1,010 for change of venue expenses and $1,652.03 for miscellaneous items with a final recommendation to pay County Assessor D M Puterhaugh $3 per day for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Sykes
Elkhart
Dillman Rickert
Nappanee
Benj. Knapp
Bristol
F. E. C. Hawks
Valentine Berkey
John Zeitel
Ira Hapner
Benton
Court House
Farm Ping Pong: A Spartan Farmer’s Picked Time Game
Noble County farmer touts a farm ping-pong game played by a hired man. The schedule centers on October and November with early mornings at 4 a.m. milking cows, doing chores, then driving to the cornfield to yank ears and remove shucks by hand. The description frames the activity as a seasonal exchange activity on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Owith
Real Estate Transfers In Various Townships
Transfer notices list multiple property deals including Joseph Brubacher to Noah Mast for parts of Wolf’s Elk heart with a $50 value, Mary Ann Beasecker to Amos Beasecker for 12 A Bango To at $1.25, William Lantz to Dora Lantz for Millersburg lots at $150, Samuel H. Milliken to Henry Cornell for lot 51 A in Osolo Township at $208, Henry Stauffer Estate to George Freese heirs in Union Township at $8,008, John Bertsch to Emma Reed for 24 A in Washington Township at $1,200, James W. Strops to Chas. McDonough for lot 16 in Sensinich & Whistler’s subdivision in Wakarusa at $175.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Brubacher
Noah T. Mast
Yvdia F
Wolf's
Changes in State Officers in Indiana on New Year
On New Year’s Day at the state capitol in Indianapolis C W Miller of Gosher became attorney general succeeding W L Taylor. William C Geake of Fort Wayne took over as deputy attorney general from C C Hadley. In a later move L K Rothschild, deputy in the auditor’s office, will succeed Merrill Moores as assistant attorney general. R A Brown and 8 F Johnson and W S Blatchley retained posts. Sid Conger became state supervisor of oil inspection, replacing W C Zaring. Six appellate judges and one supreme court judge all succeeded themselves. Daniel Storms will succeed Union B Hunt as secretary of state January 18. David Sherrick will succeed W H Yart as auditor January 27. Nat A Hill will replace Leopold Levy as treasurer February 11. Fassett A Cottom will replace Frank L Jones as state superintendent March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
C. W. Miller
Gosher
W. L. Taylor
William C. Geake
Fort Wayne
C. C. Hadley
L. K. Rothschild
Auditor of State
Merrill Moores
R. A. Brown
Supreme Court
F. Johnson
W. S. Blatchley
Sid Conger
W. C. Zaring
Conger
State House
Ulric
Wiley
Woodfin D. Robinson
D. W. Comstock
James B. Black
William J. Henley
Frank S. Roby
John H. Gillet
Judge Gillett
Daniel Storms
Union B. Hunt
David Sherrick
W. H. Yart
Nat A. Hill
Leopold Levy
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Fassett A. Cottom
Frank L. Jones
Private cars outnumber railroads’ rolling stock in America
Baltimore railroad man J W McCan notes over 100000 private cars operate in the United States, costing about 10 million dollars annually in mileage. Private lines drain railway income, yet no single line can refuse to haul them, as illustrated by Southern Pacific reversing a prior ban on private fruit cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
America
Southern Pacific
New Perc Marquette Railway names leaders in cabinet
H Prince of Boston becomes president of the Perc Marquette Railway with M J Carpenter as vice president and general manager and Newman Erb named as a member of the executive committee in a recent leadership announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Prince
Boston
Perc
Marquette Railway
M. J. Carpenter
Newman Erb
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Madrid
Standard
Marshall
Ilk
Clark County Court House
Portugal
Lisbon
Morocco
Tangier
Barcelona
Kinney, Drake
Manning
Osolo
Hero
Tie
Willian
Marion Opera House
Oliver Miller
William Fogleson
Probate Court
Commissioners’ Session
P. K. Compton
Toledo-Chicago
Reuben Gemberling
Ayer
Gibbston
Cusky
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
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