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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
2
Jonathan Mather of Middlebury dies at age 80 after a long public service as Elkhart County's first assessor and former county commissioner. He leaves three children and two brothers. Funeral plans pending.
Lydia Blair sues Herbert W. Blair for divorce alleging cruel treatment and infidelity.
Mrs Minnie Shellhammer was granted a divorce from William D Shellhammer in the circuit court this afternoon.
The article notes that women nationwide have played a unique role through chivalry and self sacrificing labor for men. It argues it is fitting that women devote time and thought to movements benefiting men and the country overall.
General Niles writes from Longcliff stating he is dead and asks for his own release to be procured. He asserts his status and requests authorities or contacts to act on his behalf. The note outlines a plea for liberation and action toward his release.
Fred A. Reed as administrator of the Sarah Jane Tucker estate Clyde Raymer as administrator of the David Raymer estate Walter S. Hazelton as administrator of the John Moore estate have filed their war reports and been discharged.
William E. Peoples, administrator of the estates of Francis and Mary Peoples, has filed final reports. Gayner Juday, related by marriage, objects, and his claims of about $150 must be heard before Commissioner Farrell acts. The Judays have hired many lawyers whose fees will exceed the claim.
Lint Bechtel and Mrs. Harry A. Bewey sue Dr. C. C. Sparklin over a January 2 1902 note for 182 50 dollars. They claim 25 10 was paid and seek judgment for 192 35.
Berkey and Zigler filed suit against Daniel F. Stauzman seeking a judgment of 3307.60 on a note and mortgage. The action seeks the amount owing plus related relief.
Willis E Richard and wife transfer to Sadie M Reid property in Elkhart for 2200 dollars. William H Mann to Lucy A Keen part of Elkhart lot for 1300. Stanford D Mast to John E Kissinger and Mary H Skeer part of Elkhart lot for 1400. Wilhelm Roder and wife to Equit B L and 8S Assn lot 14 Zeitlers Elkhart for 350. George Lambert and wife to Jonathan K and May F Harper part of Concord Township lot for 1700. Belinda C Compton and Jacob D Compton to William C Blass lot 40 Brimleys Willowdale Elkhart for 850. Jeremiah Bechtel and wife to Benjamin F Lutes part of Olive Tp lot for 3000. Noah Yoder and wife to George M Werntz lot in Union Tp for 200. Caroline Kissinger by heirs to Sanford D Mast lot in Harrison Tp for 1400. Catherine Durbach and George her husband to Eli R Hess lot in Locke Tp for 1.
The Indianapolis Journal lauds Mr. Stansbury of Williamsport Mr. Lewis of Covington and Mr. Van Fleet of Elkhart as experienced speakers who fully sustained the reputations they built on the political platform and before the bar.
The governor announced Tuesday several appointments including Elliott Crull as a reappointed police board member in Elkhart and Patrick O'Brien of South Bend as a reappointed state prison Board of managers member in Michigan City.
Reports from Maracaibo say the German gun boats Falke and Panther passed Fort San Carlos and entered Lake Maracaibo. They captured the Venezuelan gunboat Miranda and aimed to disrupt traffic with Colombia while seeking retaliation for a prior defeat.
London January 22. The Lynch trial resumed with read depositions from L. who said he met Lynch when he led the Irish brigade. Lynch testified he was a British subject and when asked why he fought England he replied for fun. The prosecution closed its case.
President Castro has wired Minister Bowen to protest the German fleet's continued attacks on Venezuela. State Department officials deem the German commander's action unwise and likely harmful, prompting a formal diplomatic note to the Allies.
Washington January 1922 reports on chivalry praised by speakers amid the Golden Jubilee celebrations of a local Young Men's Christian Association branch. The National Women’s Auxiliary of the organization held a related gathering today.
Chicago reports Ogden Armour forecasts a strong bull move in wheat pushing prices to 81 38 cents up from yesterday. Armour controls about 20 million bushels and added roughly 4 million more this morning as the market trends with his actions.
Madrid reports a condemned man named Martin at Segovia drew a pistol on the scaffold, killed the hangman, and failed to escape. An investigation shows the assistant supplied the weapon to secure the hangman's role.
Seventy people narrowly escaped death when a trolley car jumped the track in Jersey City New Jersey on January 22. The car plunged twenty feet and halted five feet from a two hundred foot precipice, stopping just in time to avoid disaster.
A heavy snow storm struck the upper Mississippi Valley and the western lake region this morning. Temperature is moderate and a cold wave is predicted for tomorrow.
Topeka Kansas reports that Congressman Long will be nominated by acclamation after all opponents withdrew leaving him with a clear field for the senatorial nomination tonight in Topeka.
Professor T J Burrill of the University of Illinois spoke on Bacteriology on the Farm to corn growers and stockmen at the Illinois university convention. Widespread discussion covered centralization of country schools and the use of wagon transport to reduce costs and improve facilities. Breeding stock and cow diseases were also presented by University staff, with papers from the domestic science association.
Kenyon Compton of Edwardsburg road was sentenced by the St. Joseph circuit court to 1 to 14 years in the state penitentiary for grand larceny in Harris township. He was fined $5 and disfranchised from holding office for the period. Co defendant Jacob Caiger turned state's evidence. The case may be appealed. prosecutors seek swift sentence. Separate report notes Colombia US Panama canal treaty signed granting perpetual U S control, awaiting ratification.
Multiple deeds recorded with Briggsdale Imp. Co and individuals transferring parcels in Briggsdale Elkhart and York Township. Notable transfers include Buckten Bucklen parcels in Elkhart for 2000 5250 1100 650 400 1600 1600 and various lot numbers in Wisden East Goshen Primleys Willow Dale Bucklen's N Elkhart and Rice Elkhart.
Elkhart County Loan and Trust Company named trustee for Christian and Milton Stutz of Middlebury amid ongoing financial difficulties. Harmon and Zigler sue Mrs C Dickerhoof to recover a piano. Marriage licenses issued to John Peterson Syracuse and Mina Robinson Goshen.
The National Association of Mexican War Veterans calls a meeting at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis on Wednesday January 28 at 2 PM. The session aims to arrange the national meeting in Indianapolis in September. All Mexican War Veterans are invited. association officers will also confer.
Helena Mont Jan 23 George E Van Buren a veteran scout committed suicide after heavy drinking and fearing madness He was a noted soldier and scout and an old friend of Buffalo Bill who served as war correspondent for Eastern papers during Indian troubles and under General Howard as a scout.
Fragmentary report describes a deadly crush at a cigar factory as smoke filled the building. Mary, Barbara, Finnie Kitzenber, Jennie Massino and others perished. about fifty girls and one hundred men were present during the panic as workers attempted escapes.
Osceola Maccabees and wives hosted a gathering at the Curtis home Saturday evening attended by about 75. Oysters, games, and singing were enjoyed as Rev. Herron conducts church meetings nearby. Several local residents visited, others traveled, and workers reported a knee injury at a dam site.
Itching piles are described as a horrible plague of the night and Dean's Ointment is advertised as a cure that works quickly and permanently at drugstores for 50 cents.
Bluffton News warns readers about a deed scam in Deer Park Michigan. Conmen mail letters claiming a deed has not been recorded and offer to record it plus provide an abstract for 2.50 dollars, a price far above the lot's value. Deer Park sits on Michigan's northern peninsula on a sand dune.
Quoted warning stresses safety with Dr Thomas Electric Oil and the unpredictable moment an accident can occur, urging readers to keep the product on hand in the home.
Three men accused in the Koonsman murder of South Bend grocer John M. Koonsman were captured in Chicago. Rankin confessed to being one of the three. Mallory and Sherman are other prisoners. Rankin identifies two accomplices as Joseph Earl Mallory and a dark 18 to 20 year old Italian or Jew who fired the fatal shot. The suspect descriptions match a short, dark youth and a taller man, with police noting Rankin’s arrest history and Chief McWeeney’s Chicago trip tied to the case.
William Trende aged 75 of South Bend was found dead in his Elkhart home kitchen likely while eating supper. He had been dead about two weeks and frozen stiff. Neighbors traced his last sighting January 9 and two youths entered through a window to discover him. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon. Mrs Trende and Mr and Mrs John Heckelman will attend.
A telegram from the postmaster general orders that women must not be rural carriers. Past three months carriers faced snow blocking boxes and nearly impassable drifts. Postmaster Anderson says boxes must be snow free or mail won’t be carried. The office employs one female substitute, Mrs Nellie Burkett, who has only worked in summer. Township supervisors must keep roads open. Anderson awaits word from postal authorities.
Representatives Van Fleet introduces two bills regulating female labor bans under sixteen in factories and redefining birds as animals to curb shooting of pigeons and doves. His market houses and sidewalk repair bills are sent to indefinite postponement. A water works funding bill passed the house 79 to 1, aiding Elkhart. another carrier damages bill remains under consideration.
Washington January 24. Government officials believe Germany seeks to delay to hamper Venezuela creditors. The plan is to force concessions or territory grants as a solution, using repeated postponements to pressure Caracas and reshape the dispute.
Chicago January 26 jury finds Jacob Johnston William Manga Gus Hoppe and Thomas Christy guilty of conspiracy to commit assault. Members of the brass molders executive committee known as the working crew targeted non union workers with hired sluggers paid up to 25 dollars for disabling strikes. A witness testified he was hired to murder a non union foreman and dynamite a plant during the strike.
Washington reports that appropriation bills will dominate House activity next week while Senate focus returns to the omnibus statehood bill. Quay’s leadership in the Senate has limited progress, with leaders ready to change the pace. After clearing statehood, Elkins anti trust bill immigration bill and Cuban reciprocity treaty will be addressed.
The U S House naval affairs committee resumed the Lessler bribery case in Washington. Phil Dobin testified that Quigg offered $5 000 for Lessler’s vote on Holland submarine boat funding and promised Dobin $10 000 if he secured Lessler’s support. Lessler told Dobin to quit when money was mentioned.
A cablegram to Charles Schwab's secretary states his health is better rather than worsened. The New York report confirms no decline.
A Santa Fe freight train collided with an east bound passenger train near Cooper Cove today in Houston Texas. Two passengers were killed and four injured in the wreck.
The Union Pacific Overland Limited collided with a freight near Gothenberg Nebraska at midnight. Fireman Dolan of the passenger train was killed and his father was the engineer of the opposing train. He was seriously injured. No passengers were hurt.
New York officials of the Marconi Wireless Company deny reports that they filed suit against the United States for patent infringement. London sources note diplomatic chatter about the king leading the court party and Germany’s Venezuelan actions.
Advertisement claims perfect health comes from pure blood and states Burdock Blood Bitters tones and invigorates the whole system. The copy emphasizes purity of blood as the path to well being.
Transfers shown include Clara Crow by heirs to John W. Fieldhouse for part of lot 184 in Elkhart valued at eight thousand dollars. Remaining by heirs to Sarah C Kramer with Bristol lots valued at three thousand five hundred dollars. Violet Livya by heirs to Katherine Linton in Concord Township for seven hundred dollars. Floyd McEntaffer to John Martin and wife for part of a lot in Lock 4 D valued at two hundred dollars. Cora Bringolf and Herman a
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