Bristol Booms on New Water Power and Marl Beds Plan
H. H. Warner of Coldwater Michigan secured a ninety day option on St Joe river water power near Bristol and 500 acres of marl beds north of town. A cement mill employing about 200 men could rise, reviving Bristol’s growth after two decades since the prior dam washed out.
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Bristol
Kikhart
St. Joe
Elkber
John Boyer
Boyer
H. H. Warner
Coldwater
Mich
Iarge Cement Company
Probate filings reveal multiple estate actions and discharges
Probate matters show administrators finalizing distributions and inventories in several estates. Reports approved include Levi Hoover, Charles I Steneberg Jr, John Neff minors, Catherine Stauffer, Rebecca Rowe, Emaliza Secor, Enos Myers, and Stepan Brothers. Real estate sale orders and bonds noted. guardians discharged. balances paid to clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin &. Stanb
Levi Hoover
Charles I. Steneberg, Jr
Joseph D. Arnold
Henry Neff
John Neff
John Aa. Neff
Ward
Noah G. Hoover
Catherine Stauffer
Rebecca Rowe
Peter L. Crawford
Emaliza Secor
Cornelius H. Myers
Enos Myers
Stepaen Brothers
Decesasa
Hannah Brothers
Albert Brothers
Local Woman Inquires About Suitor's Social Standing In City
A woman from Gannett South Carolina writes to the Chief of Police about a young man in this city seeking information on his reputation and social position. She wishes to know if he is married and is urged by her father to obtain details. The police sergeant can provide a favored reply to the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gannett
South Carolina
Bim
Osase v. Elkhart Gas Light and Coke Co Verdict
The circuit court trial concluded yesterday with Judge Wilson directing the jury to render a verdict for the defendant. Perry L. Turner represented the defendant in the case of Henry S. Osase et al. versus the Elkhart Gas Light and Coke Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Osase
Elkhart Gas Light & Coke Co
Wilson
Perry L. Turner
Buttermilk Man Loses Wheel On Marion Street
A milk vendor on Marion Street lost a wheel from his wagon this forenoon. His jared cans tipped into the road and most of his milk was spilled along the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Marion Street
Licensed to Wed marriage license issued to Misener and Bickel
A marriage license has been issued to James Misener and Nora B Bickel. The ad promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a quick remedy for throat and chest troubles claiming it stops coughing, prevents consumption and treats grippe after effects. Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Misener
Nora B. Bickel
Houseworth
Verdict for Lusher in Bax ter v. Lusher et al damages case
A three day cisazit court trial concluded with a verdict for Frank Lusher after a five hour jury deliberation. Joseph R Bax ter claimed permanent injuries from a scaffold collapse during remodeling for Isher Bros, seeking 85000. The defense argued Bax ter’s condition predated the accident. Col R M Johnson and Anthony Deahl for the plaintiff and Perry L Turner for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por Lusher
Joseph R. Baxter
Frank Lusher
Cisazit
Baxter
Isher Bros
Col. R. M. Johnson
Anthony Deahl
Perry L. Turner
Warmth of Birds Blood and Undinid Blood Comparison
Fragmentary text discusses bird blood data versus an undinid class. Mentions blood corpuscles, shapes, and terms like postemeus podinds and poreter with unclear context. Reading is highly garbled with many nonsensical fragments and misspellings.
Representatives of Antiquity in Paleolithic Europe
A Youth's Companion piece notes that Tasmanian relics show crude workmanship below Paleolithic drift and cave men. Prof B Tylor is cited on enduring Tasmanian motives until the 19th century. The article reflects on extinct Tasmanians and the distant prehistoric past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
B. Tylor
Tasmania
Guilt and Women in Trials Across Europe
A New York Herald quotation notes that men commit more crimes than women, citing statistics: men guilty of forgery and counterfeit coinage far exceed women, with France showing women summoned to tribunals far less often. The Europe-wide claim states women are five times less guilty than men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Europe
N. Y. Herald
Accomplished He Miss Daintee Appeals to Puck
The excerpt calls He Miss Daintee an accomplished girl while noting she rarely speaks except for a hesitant yes or no. It humorously remarks on her eating lettuce without looking as if loading a musket.
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Daintee
Puck
New Passenger Depot Changes at Kilkbat Yard
Word from a local source says the Lake Shore will rebuild the yards near the new Kilkbart passenger depot. The Southeast tract by Tenth street crossing will gain tracks and other improvements, and a fence will enclose the yards to stop pedestrian crossings that have caused deaths.
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Hkilkbart
Lake Shore
Tenth Street Crossing
Washing Flannels by Two-Suds Method
A long used wash method for flannels uses warm water and Gold Dust Washing Powder to create strong suds. Flannels are washed by plunging up and down, then rubbed gently between the hands to clean, avoiding direct soap contact. Rinse in warm water and dry flat in sunshine.
New Trial Denied for Clingdaniel in Rape Case
Roy Clingdaniel from near Nappanee was denied a new trial after a conviction for rape at the last term. Sentenced to one to 21 years. Sheep thieves Jacob Oasiger and William Schryer to be tried next term with Judge Wilson keeping a jury on duty. Injured horse killed. Frank Brumbaugh’s draft horse was shot after being kicked, loss estimated at $150.
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Clingdaniel
Parry L.lumber
Roy Clingdaniel
Nappanee
Wilson
Jacob Oasiger
William Schryer
L. W. Vail
D. Sherwin
Frank Brumbaugh
Miesner and Bickel wed at Rev. Eay home
James Miesner and Miss Nora Bickel married at the home of Rev. J. W. Eay on Wednesday evening. The contracting parties have lived near Elk Hart, and the groom is a well known farmer.
Buying Army Horses in Goshen for Boer War Use
An agent of the British government is in Goshen today purchasing horses for the English army in the Boer War and paying high prices. Several spring contracts will fund improvements to the Soldiers' Home at Marion, with government spending over $1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Marion
Ccongressman Steel
Datries
Bill Cole at Home or Nehmighe Clindron and the Border Fight
Narrative recounts Bill Cole and Jim Shack nasty Jim, famed Northwest bandit, with Cole recently freed from prison after a murder sentence and a dramatic chase ended by Fred Hans. Jim lies buried near Casper, Wyoming, and Cole plans a quiet ranch life following release largely due to good time.
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Clindron
Nelo
Hii
Cole
Sospporl
Ired Hans
Northwestern Railroad Company
Hans
Shack
Jim
Fred Hans
Northwest
Casper
Wyo
John Rhodes
Overland
Bank of England salary list shows pension total around £300000
The Bank of England employs about 1100 men and keeps a salary list with pensions totaling about £300000 per year. Governors and directors divide £15000 annually, with the governor and deputy earning £3500 between them and directors receiving £500 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Real Estate Transfers Among Indiana Buyers and Sellers
Real estate transfers list multiple transfers in Elkhart Goshen and Nappanee. Jonas Mechling to Charlotte Van Tillburg for a lot in Elkhart price 20 dollars. Samuel Wogeman to Fred Smith and wife for a Goshen lot price 150 dollars. Frank Reed to Ches G Klotz for a Nappanee lot price 1657 pounds. Susanian Fruex to Jacob O Kantz for a Goshen lot price 2000 dollars. Noah J Rangenberg bus administrator to William HH Best and wife for a Nappanee lot price 1026 dollars. Addie Rengenberg to William H Best and wife for a Nappanee lot price 518 pounds.
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Jonas Mechling
Charlotte van Tillburg
Elkhart
Samuel Wogeman
Fred Smith
Goshen
Frank Reed
Ches G Klotz
Nappanee
Susanian Fruex
Jacob O Kantz
Noah J Rangenberg
William HH Best and Wife
Addie Rengenberg
William H Best
Damages Awarded in Williams Injury Case
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the Melchor Cup against Blias Williams after noon yesterday. Sue claimed Williams kicked her and sought damages of 83,000 for personal injuries. Corbett and Whaitz represented the plaintiff with James S. Dodge for the defense.
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Damence van
Melchor Cup Agsines Blias Williams
O’vleck
Williams
Corbett & Whaitz
James S. Dodge
Bond Reduction for Charles Russell Fails
The attempted bond reduction for Charles Russell, accused diamond robber, from 81000 to 3500 failed. Russell likely remains jailed until the next court term when high use will be heard. Health bulletins do not confirm a major improvement in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherles Russell
Wbn
Rimsin
Russell
Will of Bishop Rademaker Leaves Estate to Heir
The will of Bishop Rademaker of Fort Wayne leaves all real and personal property to an unnamed successor not yet chosen. The estate is valued around $28,000 and Very Rev. John H Guenching of Fort Wayne named administrator. Mr and Mrs Georgs Hiverhock reside at Millersburg. A fire incident occurred when Mrs Hiverhock lit a lamp and left the room. the curtain fire was caused by a lit match dropped on the floor. Everett Johnson, nine, adopted son of Mr and Mrs Robert Fisher of Kendalville, was abducted Tuesday at 7 pm by two men and taken toward Grand Rapids and Indians railway yards, guarded until reaching Fort Wayne.
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Rademaker
Rajamaker
Fort Wayne
Leaivea
John H. Guenching
Georgs Hiverhock
Millersburg
Everett Johnso
Robert Fisher
Kerndallville
Grand Rapids & Indians Railway
Two Men Lynched in Kansas by Mob at Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kansas January 22 a mob of about four hundred men lynched George and Ed Meeks alias Smith two Kansas City criminals convicted of the murder of Leopold Elinger a Bates county Missouri farmer. An assault on a deputy sheriff halted their escape and sparked a battle in which eight officers and three prisoners were involved. One officer wounded and George Meeks shot. the mob refused to allow the other prisoner to be hanged.
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Fort Scott
Kan
George
Ed Meeks
Smith
Kansas City
Leopold Elinger
Bates County
Missouri
Riol
Amos Phillips
Meeks
Sas
George Afeeks
Dee
Beeks
Gesrie Meeks
Frankfort Heavily Attended as Political Week Opens
Crowds pour into Frankfort as factions converge for a pivotal week in the state capital. Goebel supporters, anti Goebel Republicans, and anti Goebel Democrats seek influence while gubernatorial and legislative contests justify the action on the scene. Dodge gains traction in the Thirteenth district with Harmonized backing from Hikhart and Kosciusko allies, and local figures adjust alignments ahead of key votes and party conventions.
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Pronefort
Ity
Dan
Mentuckes
Frankfort
Goebel
End of the Century Weddings
A soldier in New Mexico marries a Kentucky girl by telegraph. The New York Press imagines engagements by mail, honeymoons by long distance phone, and divorces by thought transference to mock future marital trends.
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New Mexico
Kentucky
New York
Dr E Detchon Anti Diuretic
Ad for Dr E Detchon s Anti Diuretic showing price of 100 dollars and claims it cures bedwetting in children and adults. Mentions O H Leonard druggist Elkbert Ind as retailer. Promotional tone with strong sales claim.
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O. H. Leonard
Elkbert
Ind
Lake Shore wreck at Air Line Junction causes major damage
A heavy fog morning led to a severe Lake Shore wreck at Air Line Junction. An engine and sixteen cars piled into debris, with three men injured and hospital care in Toledo. Fireman Ludwig was badly hurt, others slightly injured. wreck crew began work at 5:50 a.m. Also noted was a robbery at New Paris Wabash depot with a lone thief escaping after shots.
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Air Line
Lake Shore Road
Lake Shore
Truth
Lake
Ludwig
Hawkins
Riddie
New Paris
Abductor Arrested as Father Aims to Secure Conviction
A Mr Wilson from CUussopolis, a colored man, traveled to Enkhart seeking information about a fellow colored man and a 14 year old girl who disappeared last summer and are linked to Wilson's daughter. The daughter escaped and returned to Cassopolis where the suspect is jailed awaiting trial. The father claims evidence gathered here will aid the case.
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Wilson
Cuussopolis
Enkhart
Hikhhart
Cassopolis
Grain-O replaces coffee for children in 14¢ and 25c sizes
A recommendation promotes Grain-O a grain based drink as a nourishing coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O costs about four times less and is sold by grocers in 14 cent and 25 cent sizes.
Windsor Phillips Sentenced to Elkhart Stone Yard
Windsor Phillips, jailed on an ex charge of harness testing at Elkhart, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 30 days in the Elkhart stone yard. He is an English subject and, upon release, may depart the country to join the Boers.
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Stone Yard
Goshen
Windsor Phillips
Elkhart
Windsor
Heal Estate Transfers In Elkhart and Nappanee
Charles A Scott transfers a lot to Kuodarishburn in Elkhert. Perry Early transfers a lot in Nappanee to Thomas J Prickett. Frank M Baker transfers a lot in Nappanee to Thomas J Prickett. William Isenbeiss and others transfer seven acres to Middleport Church Evangelical Association in Concord for one dollar.
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Heal
Charles A Scott
Kuodarishburn
Elkhert
Perry Early
Thomas J Prickett
Nappanee
Frank M Baker
William Isenbeiss Et al
Middleport Church Evangelical Association
Concord
Confectioner Files Bankruptcy in Elkhart
Charles Andrews, a confectioner in Elkhart, appeared before Referee Lambert in bankruptcy proceedings yesterday. The bearing was set for January 31. Liabilities are $1,200, assets $400.
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Elkhart
South Bend
Charles —. Andrews
Hilkhart
Lambert
Agsete
Sympathy for the Boers mass meeting in Washington
A large crowd filled the Grand Opera house near the Treasury for a sympathy for the Boers gathering. Speakers included Champ Clark Judge DeArmond Senator Allen Sulzer and Lentz among prominent Republicans and other notable attendees.
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Washington
Grand Opera House
United States Treasury
Champ Clark
Judge DeArmond
Missouri
Senator Allen
Nebraska
Representative Sulzer
New York
Representative Lentz
Ohio
Eyre’s Body Found Murdered Resident of Chester
The body of George B. Eyre a Chester resident who vanished three weeks ago was located by John Carney on the marsh of Racoon creek opposite Chester. He had been murdered with two bullet wounds to the head a crushed skull and tied hands and feet. Weights were attached and the body had been underwater for some time.
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Eyre
Philadelphia
George B. Eyre
Chester
John Carney
Raccoon Creek
Rebels Defeated at Taal ey we Win
Fragmented OCR text describes a confrontation at Taal with Rebels and American troops. It mentions two wounded and cooperation between Marietta and local forces. Details are unclear due to garbled wording.
Pheasant Portrait Trap Described By Echoed Old Writer
An old English observer claims pheasants hide by lowering their heads as an ostrich does in Africa. A curious method is noted where a painted image of the bird lures a Lily pheasant to approach the canvas. The fowler then nets the unsuspecting bird from behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Fowler
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Endorsed by First Dose
Advertisement notes that Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin proves effective upon first use and references Thomas' Drug Store as a place to purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Chinese Women Barred from Mainatchin Town
Report notes that Mainatchin on the Russia border is an all male enclave where Chinese women are forbidden to reside or pass the Balkan wall into Mongolia. The resident Chinese are described as traders.
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Mainatchin
Russia
Great Wall
Balkan
Mongolia
Foley's Honey and Tar Advertised Medicine Claims
Houseworth Bros promote Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for throat and lung diseases with dealer guarantees and satisfaction promise.
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Foley
Houseworth Bros
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