Death of Samuel H Weyburn Sparks Millersburg Protest
Citizens of Millersburg allege neglect in the death of Samuel H Weyburn 84 who died January 9 after paralysis. He had asked for a doctor, refused by family for cost. buried in potsherd field by step sons. Weyburn owned property and drew $17 monthly pension. coroner’s verdict pending.
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Millersburg
Samuel
H. “Weyburn
Weyburn
Miltersburg
Potters
Millerspurg
Died of Exposure. John Chambers Found in Orchard
John Chambers aged 65 who vanished from the county farm last Thursday was found dead Thursday morning in a peach orchard on Andrew Stutsman’s farm in eastern Jefferson township. Officials say exposure caused death. Born in Ireland, long-time Bristol resident known as a character who did odd jobs. He was sent to the county infirmary a year ago and may have wished to return to Bristol. He was missed. funeral held yesterday in Bristol.
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John Chambers
Andrew Stutsman
Jefferson Township
Chambers
Ireland
Bristol
McFillen
Youthful Goshen Thieves Caught Stealing
Two Goshen youths aged 14 and 16 were detected lifting items from a general store display counters on Saturday. They fled before police arrived but their names are known and they face possible charges. Investigations show they visited several other stores and stole various articles.
Will Indict Elkhart Furniture Dealer for Perjury
Goshen court officials say a well known Elkhart furniture dealer is to be indicted by the grand jury for perjury. He was summoned to testify against saloon keepers who allegedly sold liquor on Sunday and is said to have lied in the officials' view.
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Goshen
Elkhart
Bondsman Apprehends Roy Frankford on Grand Larceny Charge
Roy Frankford, held on 350 dollars bond, was arrested yesterday afternoon around 12 30 by order of his bondsman Perry Turner. He was found near Lake Shore and taken to a local court in custody on the grand larceny charge.
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Roy Frankford
Perry Turner
Frankford
Turner
Ulrich Valentine Dies. Survived by Large Family
Ulrich Valentine of Seed passes away at age 8 in unclear context with four sons and four daughters surviving. He is identified with Louis Ulrich of Mannusbury and a large family including Rowe, Bickel, Miller and Rennis relations. Brother Samuel Ulrich, 89, also survives. Funeral is set for Tuesday at 10 AM from Rowe church with Rev. Rice officiating. burial in Rowe Cemetery.
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Valentine
Ulrich
Louis Ulrich
Mannusbury
John, James
Wesley
Mésdames
Louis
Rowe
A. M- Bickel
William
Rennis
Pla Miller
Elkhart County
Samuel Ulrich
Recovered Farmer David Logan Struck by Freight Train
David Logan of Jefferson township was struck by a freight train at Goshen Main Street crossing a few days ago. He was taken to his brother's home in Goshen then moved home Saturday afternoon with severe head injuries but is now rapidly regaining strength after initially being despaired of.
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David Logan
Jefferson Township
Goshen
Mrs Ross Seeks Divorce From Henry Ross on Grounds of Abandonment
Margaret Ross filed for divorce against Henry P. Ross alleging abandonment and non support. Married December 26, 1875 and separated September 2, 1895. They have two daughters Bertie May aged 25 and Marie Pearl aged 20.
Farm House Burned Near Elkhart on Goshen Road
The farm house of Henry Himebaugh four miles south of Elkhart on the Goshen road burned about 2 PM Sunday. The family was at home when the fire began in the attic likely from the chimney. Neighbors helped save household furniture. Loss estimated at $800. insurance status unavailable.
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Henry Himebaugh
Elkhart
Goshen
Farmers wage broom caper in city saloon sale
In a city sale run by Douglas and Spencer a man left the 5 and 10 cent store with four brooms after claiming to have bought them. Clerk testimony failed to prove the purchase and the man, later found in a saloon, settled for the brooms amid threats of arrest. No arrests were made.
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Douglas & Spencer
Spencer
Elkhart Treasurer Abel Indicted for Embezzling 9536.17
A grand jury charged Abel, former city treasurer of Elkhart, with three counts of embezzling 9536.17 in public funds from September 6, 1892, to November 15, 1901. He was arrested and renewed his bond at $1000 with bondsmen Major James D. Braden and Chas Walley.
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Teasur Philetus
Abel
Elkhart
James D. Braden
Chas
Walley
Indiana public building plans face slow federal action
Dispatches from Washington indicate a slow federal approach to new public buildings. Bills are pending for Anderson Muncie Logansport Hammond Vincennes Richmond and Elkhart while Senator Fairbanks leads the buildings and grounds committee. Indiana representatives pledge support, but Congress seems inclined to delay.
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Goshen
Elkhart
Washington
Anderson
Indiana
Congress
Train wreck near Beebe Ark rumors reach Adamsville
Mrs. Dr. Frank B. Anselme of Adamsville received a telegram from Beebe Arkansas dated January 14 reporting no injuries after a wreck near Hot Springs via St. Louis on the Iron Mountain line. The telegram notes no report of a wreck reaching Elkhart and Mrs. Anselme is relieved that Dr. Anselme was not harmed.
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Frank
B. Anselme
Adamsville
Anselme
Beebe
Ark
Criger Seeks Liquor License Amid Ward Opposition
Criger announces intention to apply for a liquor license to sell alcohol on South Main Street Swygart block. George Cuppy previously faced defeat on his license amid resident remonstrances, and residents vow to block further saloons in the ward.
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Criger
Louis
Swygart
Main’ Street
George Cuppy
Ward
Giiger
Mrs Becker Sues For Divorce In Cruel Treatment Suit
Carrie J. J. Becker has brought suit against Abraham M. Becker for divorce on cruel treatment grounds. The couple, described as well known, is involved in a legal action filed by Mrs Becker.
Pease Dies of Paralysis Aged 65 in Goshen Home
John Pease 65 a well known railroad man and old soldier dies at his home West High Street Goshen after years of drain trouble and strokes. He was a respected citizen and is survived by family and friends in the community.
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Goshen
John Frank
Pease
Nomination Sentiment for Postmaster Roosevelt Aide
Fragmentary note shows nominating discussion for postmaster with references to Roosevelt and names Lee Mor rise sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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de “Sherwin
At. Lee
A. Morrise
The
Sena E Sestetany
Roosevelt
Quashed Indictment Leads to New Murder Charge In Concord
A quashed indictment against Ora Strine was replaced by a new one charging murder in the first degree. A 50 name Concord township venire was drawn for trial with residents including Charles Sage Charley Olds and E A Carpenter. South Bend Tribune reports Nyx the four year old owned by Charlie Case and Frank Starkweather enriched Niles sports and the local betting scene with big winnings around $45 000.
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Ferrall
Ora
Strine
Concord
Charles
Sage
Charley
Olds
E. A. Carpenter
Albert
Burns
William Quaife
Guy
C. Johnson
Niles
South Bend
Tribune
Niles, Mich
Nyx
Charlie Case
Frank
Starkweather
New Orleans
Charlie
Paternity Charge Leads to Arrest in Goshen Jail
The county Vail paternity case centers on Judy Peart, 21, daughter of Frank Judy, ex justice of the peace in Jefferson township. Bliler, a cook in a Goshen saloon, was arrested by Officer Vesey in South Bend and jailed there before transfer. An effort is underway to implicate a prominent Goshen man.
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Vail
Peart
REO
Bliler
Manof
Goshen
Weyburn Case Developments In Milersburg Death
Developments emerge in the Weyburn estate case tied to a Milersburg resident long known for generosity. A son in Steuben county was not notified of the death and traveled to Milersburg upon learning of it through newspapers. Abel, a nephew of the deceased, says he knew nothing until reading of the death in print.
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Steuben
Millersburg
Vestingte
Petrified Snake Found Near Aberdeen by Mrs Moon
Mrs J C Devenbaugh of 61846 South Main owns a tiny petrified snake specimen. Experts pronounce it natural and curious. The find was made by Emma Moon, Devenbaugh's daughter, while walking near a railway station awaiting a train.
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J.C. “Devenbaugh
Main’ ‘Street
M .Devenbaugh
Emma
Moon
Aberdeen
Phrases From a Fractured Prompt
Fragmentary text discusses spring progress and positive timing for pigs. Context hints at farming discussion about gains and quarters in good shape. The piece uses quirky punctuation and does not present a clear narrative or events.
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana Towns
Transfers include Lehman to Lambert of a Bikhart lot for 5500. Potter to Stone in Osolo for 2000. Smith to Haber acres in Harrison for 7200. Nash to Minnie in Bikhart for 1. Kercher to Leedy 80 acres in Elkhart for 4800. Haines to Smal 40 acres in Middlebury for 2000. Hochstetter to Denis lot in Millersburg for 300. Strohm to Coppes lot in Nappanee for 5000. Rohrer to Robber lot in Elkhart for 1000. Allery to Stutsman 92 acres in Jefferson for 2000.
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Ae J. S
Lehman
George
Lambert
Bikhart
Frank
N. ‘Potter
Benjamin
Osolo
George W. Smith
Calvin- AL Haber
Harrison
Milton-Nash
Minnie, Nash
John
Kercher
H. G. Leedy
Elkhart
Abraham W. Haines
Abraham
J Smal
Middlebury
H. Hochstetter
I. T. Denis
Millersburg
Clayton
Strohm
John D. _ Coppes
Nappanee
John F
Robrer
Harvey, Allery
Samuel D.stutsman
Jefferson
Loeth
Charles Darling Sentenced After Goshen Jury Conviction
Charles Darling of Elkhart was found guilty by a Goshen jury in a case linked to Roy Frankford. The jury delivered verdicts late this afternoon, with Darling jailed following the conviction as Frankford’s trial looms later this week.
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Sof
Charles Darling
Elkhart
Owith- Esat
Roy’ Frankford
Cralok Geena
Tees ‘Doattathis
Darling
Frankford
Sen e shreds Gar Cc. ne sruaneh Bal 3
A garbled brief mentions a balance 3 event with unclear participants and place. The readable fragments show names and numbers but lack coherent context. This record preserves the fragmentary notice as a compact newspaper card.
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Sen E Shreds
Sruaneh Bal
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Brook
Bowman
Jong
Bremen - Enquirer
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Ritchie
Henry
Himebaugh
Sega ‘Strine, Vohareed O
Dr. Anselme
Concord Township
Kes Paden
Reapec 5
Sue Sess
Mich
Rick
W. Miller
Oshen
General
Diossomis
Charles. ‘Darling
Van
Ackrey
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