Tragic Parsonage Fire Kills Elkhart Teen Girl
A devastating morning blaze at Trinity M E parsonage on Second Street in Elkhart killed Lula Brown, nearly twenty, after an overturned oil stove spilled flames over her room. Father Mr Brown suffered serious burns while trying to rescue her. funeral set for 3:30 PM Tuesday, burial in Indianapolis. The same issue reports the death of Christiana Markley, 76, wife of Peter Markley, from paralysis with services planned at Zion church in related notices.
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Elkhart
Trinity M. E. Parsonage
Second Street
Iv.ane
H. Brown
Luis
Wfe
Fire Department
Brown
Hopingarner
Indianapolis
Dr. Hudson
Goshen
The Farmers' Institute Opens at Goshen
The Farmers' Institute began a two day session in Goshen this morning. Topics include responsibility for success and failure of children, education on farms, clover stands, corn stover, forage crops, preventing swine plague, hog breeds, feeds and feeding, and the farmer of the 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Goshen
Pettit and Strock Tie Knot in St Vincent’s Rectory
Pettit, a Lake Shore machinist, married Loreen Strock at St Vincent’s rectory by Rev. Boeckelman last evening at 8. The wedding supper followed for near relatives at the bride’s home. Pettit is popular in the city and Loreen Strock, formerly of Elkhart Institute, is the daughter of Mrs. O Strock of South Sixth Street. They will live with the bride’s mother for now.
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South Sixth Street
Death of Moses Bartholomew Palmer
An aged Jefferson township resident died at his home near Frogpond school house yesterday afternoon. He leaves one son and two daughters. Troyer Ott. Charles KE. Troyer and Miss Nettie Ott, both of this city, were married last evening at Rev. Jd. A. Eby's home. They will reside in Elkhart.
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Palmer
Moses Bartholomew
Jefferson Township
Frogpond School House
Troyer Ott
Charles KE. Troyer
Nettie Ott
Jd. A. Eby
Elkhart
Two Quiet Weddings Close to Home Celebrations
John 3. Luscos and Mins BE tied the knot at Benjamin Weaver’s home 705 Blaine Avenue yesterday afternoon in the presence of relatives and friends. Tenry H W. Garber of Bear Goshen and Cora M. Silver of Smith's Settlement northeast of the city witnessed the ceremonies officiated by Rev. S. I. Zasebiel at Cleveland Avenue yesterday evening.
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John 3
Luscos
Mins BE. Sawyer
Benjamin Weaver
Blaine Avenue
Tenry H W. Garber
Bear Goshen
Cora M. Silver
Smith
Cleveland Avenue
S. I. Zasebiel
Death of 23 month old Gladys Cox in Michigan
Gladys Cox, 23 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs KR G Cox of 803 McPherson street, died Sunday morning. Funeral services were held at Bisch Lake Michigan and burial followed. Rev F E Zachiel of the Evangelical church conducted the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Cox
KR. G. Cox
McPherson Street
Munners
Bisch Lake
Mich
F. E. Zachiel
Hivangelical Church
Arrest of Aman Jersey Ulrich Tied to Wabash Depot Robbery
Aman who gave the name Jersey Ulrich was arrested on suspicion after visits to a Jackson street second hand store where he sold new trousers. He matched descriptions of a New Paris Wabash depot robber and was identified by witnesses in Wyhart. A bullet hole in his pants, cuts from a barb wire fence, and stolen trousers tied to Jake Thomas clothing store supported the case. He will face Goshen preliminary hearing and possible larceny charges.
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Aman
Jersey Ulrich
Jai
Jackson Street
Goshen
New Paris
Wikhart
Buckmaster
Bennett
Fiikhart
Ulrich
Jake Thomas
Man Fatally Struck by Interurban Car in Osceola
John Barthel of 609 Middlebury Street was seriously injured when struck by an interurban car in Osceola Monday night. He was transported to his home in Middlebury after treatment as doctors assessed a fractured skull and chest injuries. The motorman and conductor were not at fault, signals were not seen, and recovery remains possible if complications do not arise. Reverend Brown, burned in the parsonage incident, improves. Lula Barthel’s funeral was held at the M E Church with Presiding Elder Hudson officiating.
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John Barthel
Middlebury Street
Osceola
Barber
Herbert Evertts
Ossaelsa
Dr. Pierce
O. W. Frink
Elkhart
O. A. Daugherty
South Bend
Wiso
Barthel
Frank Barselmay
Ev. Brown
H. Brown
Indianapolis
Brown
Lula
M. E. Church
Hudson
Goshen
Wisdom Demonstrated at Ratner Liquor License Hearing
Goshen News notes the county commission's refusal to grant Max Ratner a liquor license for his Dunlaps joint. The editor calls the decision wise, arguing it will curb crime and prevent minors from obtaining the dangerous spirit.
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Goshen News
Board of County Commissioners
Max Ratner
Dunlaps
Ratner
Licenses Granted to Ten Couples in Goshen Area
Marriage licenses were issued to Otto Okes 24 Concord township Mary McCoy 18 Harrison township Jacob F Stump 22 Univun township Mary Nettrouer 32 Wakarusa Jonas F Mishler 22 Foraker Louie Gaettie Cook 16 Millersburg William H Ganger 33 Katherine Ornt 28 Goshen.
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Otto Okes
Concord Township
Mary McCoy
Harrison Township
Jacob F. Stump
Univun
Mary Nettrouer
Wakarusa
Jonas F. Mishler
Foraker
Louie Gaettie Cook
Millersburg
William H. Ganger
Katherine Ornt
Goshen
Morgan Gardner Dies at 64. Union Township Farmer
Julius Morgan Gardner of Cass county Michigan died suddenly yesterday at age 64 on the Union area farm where he has lived since childhood. He is survived by two sons, HE and Sears Gardner, and was well known in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Gardner
Julius Morgan Gardner
Union
Cass County
Mich
Sears Gardner
Pastor Installed at St. James Goshen by Bishop White
Rev. F. W. Goodman was installed as rector of St. James Episcopal church in Goshen by Bishop John Hazen White yesterday morning. A reception will be given to the bishop at the Hotel Hascal in Goshen this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.W. Goodman
St. James Episcopal Church
Goshen
John Hazen White
Hascal
Elkhart County Farmers Institute Opens With Large Attendance
The Goshen session of the Elkhart County Farmers Institute enjoyed strong turnout despite good weather. Mrs. J. O. Irwin spoke on child responsibility, H. F. McMahon urged farm success, and Warren Berkey urged college education for all children. Evening programs featured music and talks by Mrs. Erwin and Hon. Aaron Zook.
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Elkhart
H. F. McMahon
Union County
Warren Berkey
Goshen
William Johnson
McMahon
Ed Bartholomew
P. F. Nye
Erwin
Aaron Zook
Institute
Wabash Depot robbery suspect pleads guilty in New Paris case
Charlie Moore formerly Jersey Urier, arrested in this city, pleaded guilty to the Wabash Depot robbery charge in New Paris on Friday night. He was sentenced to pay 80 coins, disfranchised for two years, and jailed nine months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Moore
Jersey Urier
Elliott
Hiliott
Goshen
New Paris
Lions Yard
Gasoline lamp causes brief fire at grocery store
A gasoline lamp at J. G. Kline's grocery sparked a blaze when Arthur Klins spilled fuel and lit it. Fixtures shattered but he carried the lamp outside and threw it into the street. Ceiling paper burned only. no further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Kline
Arthur Klins
Arthur
Acquittal for Sheep Theft Suspect Then Michigan Return
William Schryer was acquitted by Judge Wilson of stealing seven sheep from Jefferson township farmer William Milner. He was arrested again and sent to Cass county Michigan to face a similar charge. Sheriff Regan requested the arrest. Schryer had earlier been released and returned home briefly before capture. The case also involves Jacob Osiger, with his trial postponed to the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schryer
William Milner
Jefferson Township
Wilson
Cass County
Mich
Lockryer
Jacob Osiger
Two Years at Hard Labor for Forged Check Ring
A group of men who passed a forged 32.80 check on W. J. Kies in this city were arrested in St. Joseph Michigan. One member was tried yesterday in St. Joseph and found guilty by a jury. He was sentenced to two years in the state prison at Jackson. Kies says he will take no action after term expires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skryer
Regan
Cassa County
Hikharto
Custiddy
Offisera Whiteman
Miller
Tas
Tas Oldast
Siliis
Sehryer
Hersalf S
Michigan
W. J. Kies
St. Joseph
Mich
Ifa
Jack
Stevens of Skagway Nominated for Alaska Judge
Morton EK Stevens of Skagway Alaska seeks the United States district judgeship for Alaska. He is a son of Hon. Edward Stevens of Jefferson township Elkhart county. The Skagway bar association endorses him as a capable lawyer with good chances for appointment.
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Elkhart County
Morton EK. Stevens
Skagway
Alaska
Territory of
Edward Stevens
Jefferson Township
Stevens
Skegway
Bar Association
Funeral for Christiana Markley at Zion church
The funeral services for Christiana Markley were held at Zion church seven miles northeast of Bilkhart at 2 PM. A brief service occurred at her home 003 Dene street at noon, with many friends paying respects. Rev. Mr. Luce led the church service and burial followed in Zion cemetery.
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Christiana Markley
Zion Church
Bilkhart
Dene Street
Mr. Luce
Zion Cemetery
Van hides to dodge tax before European trip
Walker Vandiegenbof of Goshen faced a $2.79 delinquent tax that stopped his departure from a New York bound train. He prepared to sail for Holland but went into hiding to evade the bill and cancel the journey.
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Van
Walker Vandiegenbof
Goshen
Vandiegenbof
New York
Holland
Augustus Walker Dies at 68 A Prominent Farmer
Augustus T. Walker aged sixty eight and a prominent farmer died Monday at his home one and a half miles north of Middlebury. He leaves one son and was a brother of C. W. Walker of Goshen.
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Augustus Walker
Augustus T. Walker
Middlebury
C. W. Walker
Goshen
Wilson and Garberick Nuptials at Middlebury Home
Frank B. E. Wilson and Miss Annette Garberick wed last night at the bride’s Middlebury street residence with a small gathering. Rev. L. O. Hubbard officiated.
Woman with past Sanctions Identified in Goshen Check Case
George Fortier a clerk at the Fair store identified the woman arrested there yesterday for passing counterfeit checks as the one who successfully passed checks on him during the holidays. The Fair check was for 14.75 dollars and purchases around 37 dollars with the balance in cash. If Goshen proof fails Fortier will have her arrested and prosecute her for work in Elkhart.
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Elkhart
George Fortier
Goshen
Gashan
Life Licenses Decision Divides State into Districts
The State Board of Mandation met in Indianapolis and voted to divide the state into districts for life license examinations. Each board member will assess applicants within their district, with requirements for five years’ teaching and passing exams in three of seven subjects for eligibility.
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State Board of Mandation
Indianapolis
Lim
Caleza
GAD
Barthel Expected to Recover After Car Crash
John Barthel, injured when struck by an inter urban car at Osceola on Monday night, passed a calm night and shows no serious complications. The skull fracture affects only the outer plate, reducing brain congestion risk. Dr Frink is confident of recovery.
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Barthel
John Barthel
Osceola
Frink
Advertised Letters List at Elkhart Ind January 24 1900
Letters remaining unclaimed at the Elkhart post office dated January 24 1900 include Julia A Doad Fiora Dill Hask leman Coombs Lucile Miles James Nyhart ld Pickland W H Pane BL Snyderville Nellis H Smith and Fred Welton Charges apply one cent per letter advertised. Postal notice signed W H Anderson P M.
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Elkhart
Ind
Julia A Doad
Fiora Dill
Haskleman & Coombs
Gospel Call
Lucile Miles
James Nyhart
Ld Pickland
W H Pane
BL Snyderville
Nellis H Smith
Fred Welton
W.h.anderson
P.M
Calves Found Dead On H. and W. Line
A farmer three miles west of town reports three calves killed last night near the H. and W. railroad. Throats cut. motive unknown. Police have not been alerted.
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Here
Hart denial of school principal resignation rumor
Friends of Miss Dore B. Hart deny rumors she will resign from the Middlebury street school. The teacher has been ill briefly but her health is improving and she expects to resume her classroom duties soon.
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Dore B. Hart
Middlebury Street
Miss Hart
Monolith Cement Company Files Articles of Incorporation
The Monolith Cement company filed articles of incorporation with the county recorder. Capitalization is $500,000 and the firm plans a large cement mill at Bristol.
Licensed to Wed Marriage Licenses Issued
Marriage licenses were today issued to Manasses Troyer and Elizabeth Hochstettler, and to Frank M. Wilson and Annetta Garbriok.
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Manasses Troyer
Elizabeth Hochstettler
Frank M. Wilson
Annetta Garbriok
Workman Severoff Injured in Brick Blow at Factory
Charlies Foster, a 9 year old plumber, was struck on the head by a brick at Berneman and Doll's Kimbark factory. The brick fell from the top of a building while he worked on steam pipes. He was unconscious briefly, suffered a long gash on the hand, received medical aid, and later walked home.
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Charlies Foster
Berneman and Doll
Kimbark
Forsanoon
Strife Over Convention Drives Terre Haute Bid
District Committeeman Horner urged Terre Haute to outbid South Bend’s $1,000 offer for the Democratic state convention. Indianapolis had not contributed, and Terre Haute held a large business meeting approving a strong push with committees to persuade the state central committee. The group expects about 1,500 to be contributed.
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Terre Haute
Democratic State Central Committee
Horner
To & Y
South Band
Indianapolia
Inu
State Central Committee
Terre Harte
His Wife With Him In Jail Beside Russell
Mrs Russell chooses to stay in jail with her convict husband enjoying notoriety and free needs. Russell proclaims innocence yet avoids a trial while claiming she does not need to work. He remains in a penitentiary with no steam heated apartments or free lodging for inmates.
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Groshen Vimes
Russell
Indiana
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Indiana Towns
Real estate transfers include Julia K Wysong to Alice Wysong for a lot in Elkhart at 2400 dollars. Jacob M Cover to Noah B Bander a Clinton land transfer for 1300 dollars. Nosh B Bender to Adam Kiefer et al in Clinton at 51300 dollars. Catherine Miller to Isaac Laker trustee for Elkhart land then to Isaac Baker trustee and Daniel J Miller in Elkhart for 3500 dollars. Sarah A Yoder to Catherine Troyer in Middlebury for 635 dollars. Frank J Stage to Albert J Banta for Benton land at 2337.50 dollars. Anthony Myers to John B Myers a lot in Wakarusa for 50 dollars.
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Julia K Wysong
Alice Wysong
Elkhart
Jacob M Cover
Noah
Bander
Clinton
Nosh
Bender
Adam Kiefer
Catherine Miller
Isaac Laker
Isaac Baker
Daniel J Miller
Sarah A Yoder
Catherine Troyer
Middlebury
Frank J Stage
Albert J Banta
Benton
Anthony Myers
John B Myers
Wakarusa
Census Director Urges Farmers to Prepare for 1899 Census
The census director urges agriculturalists to use spare time before June to study and prepare answers on acreage crop values farm products costs and labor. He emphasizes prompt accurate reporting for the census enumerators to complete a full and precise 1899 census.
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W. Brown
Paris
Peter Markley
R. BE
Llaib
Markley
John Hilbish
Peter Bicke
Washington Township
R. E. Leib
Wan
Wabash
Wwen
Hikhart
Elkhart van Hart
Tured
the Farmers Institute
Wabash Depot
Arthur Kline
Schryer
Eikhart
Bowe Company
LaGrange
Sarrlce
Kies
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