Little Wanderer Bessie Currier Leaves Elkhart County
The 13 year old girl known for alleged occult power boards a Goshen interurban at 8 AM en route to Garrett relatives. Since December 31 she moved between homes amid superstition and media sensationalism, with Truth’s account on New Year’s Day detailing the McCarthys and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Currier
Elkhart
Goshen
James McCarthy
Pratt Street
Milford Junction
Garrett
Currier
McCarthys
Truth
Death of Erie Conductor Rossiter After Six Month Illness
Albert Chalker Rossiter a veteran Lake Shore & Michigan Southern conductor aged 76 died at 512 South Third Street after a six month illness of acute larynx inflammation. He served in the Civil War and spent most of his railroad career with Lake Shore. He leaves a wife, one son Sherman and three daughters. Funeral is set for Tuesday at his home under O R C auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Chalker Rossiter
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad
South Third Street
Sherman
Margaret
Helen
Albertine
Rossiter
Elkhart
The
Order of Railway Conductors
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Mutual Relief Association
Frazer
Mr. Rossiter
Brooklyn N. Y
Naval Service
Mississippi River
U. S
Richmond
Sloop of War
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Navy Yards
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. R
Lake Shore
Ruling on Rural Mail Service in Elkhart
Postmaster Anderson reports Washington order requiring farmers on the new Elkhart rural route to provide one of fourteen government accepted mail boxes. Some existing boxes, including soap and cigar types, are rejected and must be replaced by tin boxes or other acceptable designs. Uncle Sam will furnish boxes at a nominal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Washington
Elkhart
Uncle Sam
Goshen AngolA Electric Railway Construction Nears Start
The Goshen News Times reports that a reliable source says the Goshen to Angola electric railway will begin construction soon, likely by April. Capital is secured and the line will be commanded by the local company once minor details are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen-Angola
Goshen
Angola
Strine Case Faces Unclear Legal Representation
Ora Strine’s defense case prompts dispute over counsel. Arthur Darling was first listed, then Deahl & Deahl considered. In circuit court Anthony Deahl sought a $100 defense allowance, while J S Dodge urged a proper indigent defense, noting legal constraints and possible substitution if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Strine
Elkhart
Arthur Darling
Deahl & Deahl
Anthony Deahl
Circuit Court
J. S. Dodge
Mr. Deahl
Dodge
Deahl
Darling
1901 Gold Production Shows Regional Shifts
The preliminary US gold and silver output for 1901 shows Alaska down about $1,000,000 while Colorado gains slightly. Silver production rises about 2,000,000 fine ounces, totaling 59,653,788 ounces with a value of $35,792,200. gold totals reach 3,880,578 ounces valued at $80,218,800, and silver coinage value about $77,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Colorado
Washington
Roberts
Mint
United States
Praise for Schley in Farewell Sermon at Grace Church
In Kokomo on January 6 the Rev. Dr. W. D. Parr preached his farewell sermon at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. Parr, soon to headquarter in Indianapolis as field secretary of the Church Extension Society, paid tribute to Rear Admiral Schley calling him the illustrious hero of Santiago. The audience applauded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
W. D. Parr
Church Extension Society
Indianapolis
Schley
Santiago
Receiver Appointed for Elkhart National Bank
Strafford Maxon was today appointed receiver for the Elkhart National Bank of this city on the petition of Edmund R. Kerstetter a former cashier and bank stockholder who says the business is in a muddled condition. Other stockholders include Warren Hill Alice M Kerstetter Arum Upp and W L Gilmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strafford Maxon
Elkhart National Bank
Edmund R. Kerstetter
Kerstetter
E. A. Carpenter
Warren Hill
Alice M. Kerstetter
Arum Upp
W. L. Gilmore
Rinkard Faces Death Sentence in Wifes Murder
LaPorte Indiana January 6 John Rinkard remains ignorant of the Supreme Court ruling ordering his death for the murder of his wife. He is expected to be notified tomorrow with the doom to follow likely carried out by Rev Harry L Henderson the prison chaplain who will resume his duties. Rinkard has shown indifference to religious influences since imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinkard
LaPorte
Ind
John Rinkard
Supreme Court
Harry L. Henderson
Rural Delivery From Wakarusa Ordered
A rural free delivery service is established from Wakarusa starting February 1. The 24 mile route covers 30 square miles, serves 740 people, and includes 148 houses. Carrier Solomon Dell. post office at Cloudville to be supplied by rural carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Solomon Dell
Cloudville
Postoffice Rules Set For Postal Cards Use
Postoffice Department issues instructions on postal cards requiring unfolded cardboard cards within the size limits adopted by the Universal Postal Union 39 16 by 59 16 inches and not smaller than the domestic card minimum, detailing new handling and application rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Universal Postal Union
Middlebury Post Office Faces Reclassification
Postmaster Elliott of Middlebury reports that the office receipts for the last two quarters exceed the fourth class limit. Continued growth for two more quarters may move the office to the third class and place it on the salaried list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Elliott
Democrats Meet for Love Feast in Indianapolis Jackson Day
South Bend Democrats plan a Jackson day celebration in Tomlinson hall Indianapolis as the state committee forms leadership. Contenders for state chairman include Senator Stephen B. Fleming and United States Jackson of Greenfield with Fleming showing strength. Milwaukee Mayor Rose Indianapolis John W Kern and Major G W Menzies among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Parks M. Martin
Stephen B. Fleming
United States
Jackson
Greenfield
Sixth
William O’brien
Lawrenceburg
Martin
James C. Fletcher
Knox
Thirteenth District
Fort Wayne
Senator Fleming
Mayor Rose
Milwaukee
John W. Kern
G. W. Menzies
Frank B. Burke
Jackson day observed in South Bend with smoker
St Joseph democracy hosts a smoker in their new club rooms in South Bend to mark Jackson day with prominent northern Indiana figures in attendance and Elkhart democrats extended a special invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
St. Joseph Democracy
Indiana
Elkhart
McDonald Likely Bid for Secretary If Fleming Loses
Editor James E. McDonald of the Ligonier Banner contemplates running for secretary to succeed W. Hawkins if Senator Stephen B. Fleming loses the Democratic state committee chair. McDonald’s bid depends on Fleming’s defeat since chairman and secretary cannot share the same district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Fleming
Democratic State Committee
James E. McDonald
Ligonier Banner
W. H. Hawkins
McDonald
Fleming
Democratic focus shifts from silver to trust control
Attorney Hugh Corbett, a Bryan supporter and president of the Bryan and Stevenson club, says free silver is a dead issue. He argues trusts are the pressing problem and calls for government and municipal ownership, urging Democrats in Heikhart county to organize for spring elections while Republicans move to address the issue. He plans talks with leading Democrats to build a winning effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Corbett
Bryan and Stevenson Club
Corbett
Bryan
Heikhart County
New County Commissioners Choose Davis as President
The Goshen county board met for the January term with Major J. B. Cobb William Whetten and John W Fieldhouse present. Cobb introduced his successor Charess A Davis of Goshen and praised his fellow members then Whetten was named president of the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
J. B. Cobb
William Whetten
John W. Fieldhouse
Cobb
Charess A. Davis
Real Estate Transfers In Elkhart Area
F C Cronkite transfers a lot in Elkhart to Clara A Oberholtzer for 1 dollar. Margaret Godtshalk sells a lot in Elkhart to Arthur E H Whittie for 700 dollars. Jacob Oberholtzer conveys a lot in Elkhart to Ea B L and S Assn for 1 dollar. Levi New sells a lot in Elkhart to Hannah Bunton for 1 dollar. Sanford D Mast sells a lot in Elkhart to Wm S Long for 1200 dollars. William Moyer transfers 17 acres in Baugo to William H Moyer for 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F .C. Cronkite
Clara A. Oberholtzer
Elkhart
Margaret Godtshalk
Arthur EH. Whittie
Jacob Oberholtzer
Levi New
Hannah Bunton
Elkthart
Sanford D. Mast
Wm. S. Long
William Moyer
Wiliam H. Moyer
Baugo
Mrs. E. H. Avery Dies at 81 in City Home
Mrs. E B Avery aged 81 died at 10 last evening at her daughter Mrs H B Sykes corner Prospect and Cedar Streets. Survivors include two daughters and two sons Mrs H B Sykes of this city Mrs A M Blakesley Rock Island C H Avery and C M Avery Chicago. Services were held at 3 30 this afternoon at the Sykes home by Revs H B Townsand and W J Frazer. Remains go to Belvidere Ill at 3 45 tomorrow morning with friends meeting the body in Chicago. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Sykes
EB. H. Avery
Sykes
H. B. Townsand
W. J. Frazer
Belvidere
Ill
Chicago
Change of venue in Miller & Co case granted
The case Miller and Co versus H C Dodge was moved to La Grange county after a request for venue change. William Rich guardian for Wilbur Roy Griftner filed final report and discharged with ward receipt on file for 249.95. Windsor Connecticut resident Griftner is son of Elva Griftner of Indiana. Judge Gavin observed proceedings in the Al drich case as state board investigates his diploma. Cary Safe Co v Fulton Market verdict favors defendant. Elkhart City Judge Blake reports 514.50 in six months fines. Amanda Wagner administratrix releases Wabash By Co on 500 in settlement. Christian Wagner and another were killed near Wakarusa last winter. DuShane v Chapin yields 1670 for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Dodge
Miller & Co
la Grange County
William Rich
Wilbur Roy Griftner
Elva Griftner
Farrell
Young Griftner
Windsor
Conn
Gavin
Indianapolis
Court House
Martin V. Aldrich
Elkhart
State Board of Registration and Medical Examination
Hile
Cary Safe Co
Fulton
Blake
Berkey
Amanda Wagner
Christian Wagner
Wabash
Mr. Shufflebotham Dead One of Elkhart's Oldest Residents
Frederick F. Shufflebotham aged 71 of 115 North Fifth street died at 12 10 last night. He leaves his wife and two daughters Mrs Ed Sanborn and Mrs Norman E Zerse. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from the residence under Kane Lodge with Rev Emett officiating. Interment Grace Lawn Cemetery. He was one of Elkhart's oldest residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Frederick F. Shufflebotham
North Fifth Street
Ed. Sanborn
Norman E. Zerse
Kane Lodge
Emett
Grace Lawn
Young Farmer Insane Declared Unfit to Stand Trial
Albert Doolittle 26 from Pulaski county was found insane after two suicide attempts and an inquest in Justice Young's court. The unmarried applicant, engaged to Luther McCoy of Harrison township, will be sent to Longcliff and kept in jail meanwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Doolittle
Doolittle
Pulaski County
Luther McCoy
Harrison Township
Fulton County
Ash
Trustee Road
Goshen
Justice Young
Longcliff
Elkhart Increases Voting Precincts From Fifteen to Twenty Two
County commissioners approved a plan to raise Elkhart precincts from 15 to 22. The move expands polling locations and requires seven more election officers including inspectors sheriffs judges and clerks, with over 400 voters in some precincts making full voting difficult previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Peter Welter Recovery Update After Tree Injury
Farmer Peter Welter, injured when a tree fell on him last week, is reported doing as well as can be expected. Doctors now say only the left leg was broken, between the ankle and knee, not both legs as first reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Welter
David Logan Improves After Freight Crossing Accident
There is great improvement in the condition of David Logan, a Jefferson township farmer struck by a Big Four freight on the North Main street crossing in Goshen over two weeks ago. Recovery now seems assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Logan
Jefferson Township
Elkhart Named Terminus for Three I Road
Three I and Lake Shore officials met in this city yesterday to finalize plans making Elkhart a terminus for the Three I road. All Three I trains will use Lake Shore shops and yards will be rearranged to handle them. The shift will introduce 45 engines and crews, with Three I headquarters established in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Elikhart
O'Brien Named Chairman of New Democratic State Committee
William H. O'Brien of Lawrenceburg was elected chairman of the new Democratic state committee in Indianapolis. He arrived as a Fleming supporter and initially resisted seeking the post, but accepted after a Fleming motion to elect him by acclamation carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
William H. ‘O’brien
Lawrenceburg
New Democratic State Committee
O’brien
Stephen R. Fleming
Fleming
Trusts Seen As National Issue Demand Commission Supervision
Vernon Van Fleet, a Republican leader from Elkhart, urged government supervision by a trust commission. He argued trusts are real and powerful though not technically present, citing Standard Oil influence over railroads and calling for federal action to regulate big corporations. He warned against mere state laws and noted the issue may shape the next national campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon van Fleet
Elkhart
Standard Oil Co
Peoper
Kendallville
Kansas
Mr. van Fleet
Eleven Prisoners at Jail Breakfast
Sheriff Elliott houses eleven prisoners for breakfast, the largest count in years. New arrivals include Frank Victory charged with attempted stabbing of Daniel White over a wife dispute, bound over for court at $500, and Roxy Little arrested for intoxication. Also in custody is Albert Doolittle, a Pulaski County farmer considered insane, with Jack Griffith appointed to care for him. Doolittle confesses a troubled love affair and is expected to be admitted to Longcliff asylum soon with Fulton County sisters informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Bastile
Frank Vicory
Daniel White
Roxy Little
Vesey
Albert Doolittle
Pulaski County
Jack Griffith
Doolittle
Griffith
Longcliff Asylum
Fulton County
Illness and social notes from Bristol area events
Mrs Samuel Kegerreis remains ill from nervous prostration and overwork with Dr C E Dutrow of Bristol providing aid. Miss Mable Hilbish and Mr J E Hilbish with a Chicago friend faced a buggy breakdown last week, borrowing run-easy to continue. A large crowd is urged to attend Friday night’s debate, and many young people gathered at Chas Dills and family last Friday for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Kegerreis
C. E. Dutrow
Bristol
Mable Hilbish
J. E. Hilbish
Chicago
Chas. Dills
Governor asked to commute Rinkard death sentence
Governor Durbin may hear a plea to change John Rinkard’s penalty from death to life imprisonment for wife murder. If no intervention occurs, Rinkard faces hanging at the state prison on January 17. Attorney Kersey of Marion has urged a hearing time, but no action has been taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinkard
Durbin
John Rinkard
Kersey
Marion
Gates to be placed at Goshen crossings after accidents
Goshen council votes to compel Lake Shore and Big Four railroads to install gates at Main and Wilkinson street crossings. Councils give 60 days to complete the installation after citing the accident involving David Logan as the catalyst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Kohler
Lake Shore
Big Four
Main
Wilkinson Street
David Logan
Train Collision in New York Central Tunnel Kills Twelve
A New York New Haven and Hartford train collided with a New York Central train in a tunnel. Twelve people are known dead and the number of injured and missing is believed to be very large. Trains were crowded with workers and commuters this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Haven
Hartford
New York Central
Death of John Q. Mitchell at 56
John Q Mitchell aged 56 of 1023 Middlebury street died at 4 30 this morning. Survived by wife Catherine and six children Lewis Mitchell of Chicago Charles Oliver Arthur Schuyler and Bessie of this city. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from Castle U B church with Rev Parrett officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Mitchell
John Q Mitchell
Middlebury Street
Catherine
Lewis Mitchell
Chicago
Charles
Oliver
Arthur
Schuyler
Bessie
Castle U. B
Rev. Parrett
Mrs Marie Groff Dies After Illness At Home
Marie Groff aged 50 wife of John Groff of Elkhart area died at 11 last night from paralysis. Survived by her husband and eleven children. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM from the residence with interment at California church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Groff
John Groff
Elkhart
California
Guardian Named for Elizabeth Christopher by Court
Jonas Christopher appointed guardian of the person and estate of his mother Elizabeth Christopher age 72 widow of John N. Christopher deceased of Harrison township. Elizabeth appeared in court and requested guardianship due to age and ill health. Bond set at 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Christopher
Elizabeth Christophel
John N. Christopher
Harrison Township
Jonas
Property Transfers Around Elkhart and Nearby Towns
A series of real estate deeds show J. W. Fieldhouse transferring land to Harriet L. Geyerland in Harrison for 2500 dollars, Allen H. Houseworth selling to Hal Day a lot in Elkhart for 700 dollars, and Benjamin F. Kuhn selling to Ernest A. Skinner a lot in Elkhart for 80 dollars. John G C Skinner, as executor, transfers lots in Elkhart to Benjamin F. Kuhn for 315 dollars, and George J. Tyson sells 10 acres to J. B. Beverstein in Middlebury for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fieldhouse
Harriet L. Geyerland
Harrison
Allen H. Houseworth
Hal Day
Elkhart
Benj. F. Kuhn
Ernest A. Skinner
John GC. Skinner
George J. Tyson
J. B. Beverstein
Middlebury
Scrap Over Postmaster Shipments Splits Goshen Republicans
A lively GOP quarrel in Goshen centers on the postmaster appointment. Congressman Brick backs C. D. Sherwin. Cornell supporters, including attorney L. W. Vail, smear Sherwin with past gambling indictments. Vail traveled to Washington after a trip misdirection, while Sherwin resigns from Miller & Drake and names Jerome Alderman as deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Brick
C. D. Sherwin
Cornell
L. W. Vail
Sherwin
Nolle
Vail
Indianapolis
Washington
Roosevelt
Miller & Drake
Jerome Alderman
Goshen Considers New School Building
A delegation of twenty five Goshen business and professionals visited the central school yesterday to study the need for an additional school. Prof. Hedgepeth reported on conditions, and a committee including D. H. Hawks Wm Parfitt and W. L. Stonex was formed to draft resolutions for the common council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Goshen Central School
Prof
Hedgepeth
Business Men’s Protective Association
D. H. Hawks
Wm. Parfitt
W. L. Stonex
Family dispute over divorce in Indiana church dispute
Mrs Nancy Riley files for divorce from Bradford Riley in Muncie Indiana alleging abuse of stepchildren who called him papa and his violent reaction calling them little disgraces. She cites his refusal to accompany her to her church and calls the church an immoral place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Nancy Riley
Bradford Riley
Riley
South Bend Sees New Telephone Firm Incorporation
South Bend will host another telephone company the South Bend home telephone company. It was incorporated Monday with 200000 dollars capital. Only 1400 dollars of stock has been subscribed. Stock is held in one share blocks by Ft. Wayne and South Bend investors. Directors are not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
South Bend Home Telephone Company
Ft. Wayne
Court Notes Court rules for defendant in Dictionary & Cyclopedia Co v Buecher
A verdict for the defendant was returned in the case of the Dictionary and Cyclopedia Company versus Frederick A. Buecher. C. M. Immel has been appointed administrator of the estate of JL Blanche Cripe, deceased. He gave a bond of 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dictionary & Cyclopedia Co
Frederick A. Buecher
C. M. Immel
JL. Blanche Cripe
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Bessie “Egrier
Elkhart Coun
Pilla
Strine
Edmund Kerstetter
Major Cobb
Davis
E. H. Avery
MR. Shufflebotham
Osolo
New York Central Tunnel
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