Young Mott Bound Over In Elkhart Case
George Mott of Elkhart, arrested on a paternity charge filed by Myrtle N Carpenter, was bound over to the circuit court in 300 bond by Judge Ferrall. The scene erupted when his mother and sister intervened, and Miss Carpenter struck Mrs Osler with an umbrella amid accusations of romance and fascination with Mott's gold rimmed glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mott
Elkhart
Myrtle N. Carpenter
Ferrall
Matt
Mrs. Osler
Miss Carpenter
Court Adjourns Saturday for Fall Term
Court will adjourn this Saturday and resume in the fall term opening about October 30. The interim period will pause proceedings until the new term convenes.
Beyer Divorce Granted With Custody For Child
A divorce was granted to Ger tie Beyer from Hlmer Beyer. The wife is awarded custody of their four year old child. The couple resides in Elk hart.
Attachment Proceedings Initiated Against Alvin J Nusbaum
Yesterday morning attachment proceedings were started against Alvin J Nusbaum in Elkhart. Loretta Nusbaum is the plaintiff in the divorce case. The defendant was ordered to pay $40 into court for the benefit of attorney H. C. Dodge. failure to comply prompted the attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin J. Nusbaum
Loretta Nusbaum
H. C. Dodge
Elkhart
Divorce ruling questions service on insane patients
The Faller divorce case was dismissed at the request of attorney Anthony Deahl. Judge Ferrell and many lawyers believe service on a patient at Longcliff or any insane person is illegal. The Indiana Supreme Court has not ruled on this. The Tucker divorce earlier used Longcliff service, but may be revisited since the husband has been released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faller
Anthony Deahl
Canada Faller
Charles O. Faller
Ferrall
Longcliff
Mable Tucker
Fred Tucker
H. S. Biggs
Kosciusko Circuit Court
Tucker
Biggs
Indiana Supreme Court
Kinney Woman Dies After Illness in Goshen
Mrs. Elizabeth Kinney aged 48 died yesterday at her Goshen home after a long illness of complications. Her husband had died years earlier in Toledo. She is survived by seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
Elizabeth Kinney
Goshen
Toledo
Hughes and Arnold sue over house contract with Baumgartner
Hughes and Arnold represent Crawford A Selner in a suit against Barbara and Cleophas Baumgartner. They allege a contract dated May 15, 1901 to pay 915 for building a dwelling. 500 was paid. 415 remains in arrears. A lien was filed and they seek 415 plus 200 in attorneys fees.
Culler divorce grants custody and remarriage restriction
Anna Culler receives a divorce from Marion Otis Culler and custody of two children Floyd and Raymond. The defendant is barred from remarrying for two years due to non residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Culler
Marion Otis Culler
Floyd
Raymond
Marriage Licenses Granted to Four Couples
Marriage licenses were granted today to Arthur E. Arisman 21 and Nora Straub 19 from Elkhart Jacob C. Relliger 26 and Barbara H. Curtis 24 from Union Township William Franklin Gaskill 33 and Emma Netiro 38 from Nappanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Arisman
Nora Straub
Elkhart
Jacob C. Relliger
Barbara H. Curtis
Union Township
Judge Ferrall Hears Zeitler Bryson Case Over Farm Deed
Judge Ferrall yesterday heard arguments in the Zeitler Bryson case pending for over two years. Twelve years ago Mrs. Mary Zeitler deeded a Concord township farm to her son Henry Zeitler with the understanding that his granddaughter would benefit.
Guardian seeks funds in Bryson estate foreclosure suit
Zeitler died leaving money to his widow who remarried Frederick Bryson. George Collmer as guardian for the Hines child claims the money and filed suit to foreclose the vendor's lien. W. J. Davis represents Collmer. Judge Van Fleet presides over Brysons case. No decision yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeitler
Frederick’. Bryson
George Collmer
W. J. Davis
Collmer
van Fleet
Brysons
Osceola Social Roundup Highlights Local Greetings
Mr. Frank Watkins and Miss Margaret Weiss wed at the bride’s home last Thursday. Miss Ethel Ocker hosted a party the same night. Solomon Holban attended a Canton Ohio Essig reunion branch. Ella Taylor visits from Indianapolis. Marman returns to Ohio after visiting sister Mrs. Green. A Pletcher of Elkport dined with Eston Snyder couple on Sunday. Indiana Railway Co. upgrades power house in Osceola. Ethel Kale of South Bend visits cousin Hazel Zeller. Edith Sauser from South Bend was the elder Ocker guest over Sunday. John Linderman and H F Curtis hosted and visited Curtis and Nappanee families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Watkins
Margaret Weiss
Ethel Ocker
Solomon Holban
Essig
Canton
Ohio
Ella, Taylor
Indianapolis
Marman
F. Green
A. Pletcher
Elkwort
Eston Snyder
Indiana Railway Co
Osceola
Ethel Kale
South Bend
Hazel Zeller
Edith Sauser
John Linderman
M. Curtis
Nappanee
Real Estate Transfers in Various Townships
Real estate transfers listed include M. W. Goodrich selling to York School township land in York for 1 dollar. G. J. Manning sells to L. B. Thornton a lot in Elkhart for 600 dollars. Ike Straus transfers land in Clinton to W. J. Lecount for 3900 dollars. James Long sells land in Clinton to Ike Strauss for 3700 dollars. Ella Grant sells a Goshen lot to O. Brady for 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Goodrich
York School Township
York
G. J. Manning
L. B. Thornton
Elkhart
Ike Straus
W. J. Lecount
Clinton
Jas. Long
Ike Strauss
Ella Grant
O. Brady
Goshen
Valuable Sheep Killed In Dog Attack
A vicious dog attacked a registered flock owned by Ceylon Stutsman forty miles southeast of the city, killing four and wounding several. Trustees arranged for two freeholders to appraise the loss from the dog fund. Later, two more farmers in the same area reported depredations, with appraisers David Ganger and William Shulmier valuing the damage at 96.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon Stutsman
Grosh
Mr. Stutsman
Reuben Walford
Jacob Wehr
David Ganger
William Shulmier
Judge Ferrall Roasts Divorce Case In Elkhart Court
In Friday’s Daily the Oster divorce case is aired as Walter S. Osler is jailed for contempt for unpaid alimony. Mrs Osler, granted a June 1 1901 divorce on cruelty grounds, received $1.50 weekly for their child. Judge Ferrall criticizes the arranging lawyer and warns of possible bar association action over alleged abuse of the divorce law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
Elkhart
Oster
Walter S. Osler
Osler
Ferrar
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
Health official bills court decisions clash in Indiana
Five copingarnet cited by Jo N Hurty of the state health department argue bills are legitimate and must be paid. City Attorney Van Fleet contends the bills are illegal, noting a Fort Wayne circuit court ruling. Evansville circuit court, however, ruled bills legal in a related suit where a health officer won full damages. A suit may follow Van Fleet’s opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copingarnet
Jo.n. Hurty
Nona
Health
van Fleet
Fort. ‘Wayne
Evansville
Poor House Inmate Killed by Interurban Car
An 87 year old inmate of the county poor asylum at Yellow Creek curve was struck and killed by a westbound interurban near the Yellow Creek curve. Motorman Lemon tried to stop but the man stepped back on the tracks. Coroner Hisenbeiss investigated. the car was held at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Jacob Oberholtzer
County Poor Asylum
Yellow Creek
Oberholtzer
Nappanea
Instituion
Lemon
Hisenbeiss
Shoplifters In Elkhart A Local Kleptomaniac Tale
A feature on shoplifting in Elkhart highlights women as frequent offenders, with floorwalkers watching for the cape technique and stores like Hills and the Five and Ten Cent Store reporting varied cases from paper boxes to skirts. Manager Ziesel shares anecdotes while W. F. Stanton pushes a strict deterrent policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ziesel
Mr. Ziesel
W. F. Stanton
Hill
Mr. Stanton
Hills
Douglas & Spencer
Joe Douglas
Douglas
Main Street
Joe
Stanton
Hills Store
Mr. Hill
Elkhart Business Mens Association Files Incorporation
The Elkhart Business Mens Association filed articles of incorporation with the county recorder this morning. It aims to promote social relations among Elkhart merchants, teach scientific and economic business administration, defend against harmful practices, and influence electing capable lawmakers. Directors include E E Crane A A Jones W F Stanton Joseph Canse and Jake Goldberg with other incorporators named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Mott Released From Jail In paternity case and Zeitler Bryson ruling
George Mott, arrested on a paternity charge, was released after paying costs over 16 dollars and agreeing to pay Myrtle N Carpenter 50 dollars when the child is born. Judge Ferrall ruled two thirds of Zeitler Bryson property must be sold to raise funds for the child. George Collmer is guardian. A Concord township farm deeded years ago to Henry Zeitler carries a $1,000 payment to Mary Hazel Hines, unpaid at Zeitler’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
Zeitler-Bryson
George Collmer
Concord Township
Mary Zeitler
Henry
Mary Hazel Hines
Zeitler
Frederick Bryson
Collmer
Judge Ferrall removes Darling as receiver in Hudson case
Judge Ferrall today removed attorney A E Darling as receiver for Gorge Hudson's estate in the Hudson vs Hudson matter. The ruling ends Darling's role and shifts management of the estate to new oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Darling
Ferrall
Gorge Hudson
Hudson Vs. Hudson
Use of Alcohol discussed by Hikhart County Medical Society
The Hikhart County Medical Society held a postponed meeting at Dr Spohn's office on Franklin Street with fifteen doctors present. Dr G W Spohn was elected president and Dr Dewey vice president, with Merrill of Goshen as secretary treasurer. Dr Baumgartner argued for limited medicinal use of intoxicants, citing heart failure cases where whiskey serves as a quick stimulant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikhart County Medical Society
Spohn
Franklin Street
Association
Miller and
Merrill
Goshen
G. W Spohn
Dewey
May sue for his bill Dr G B Hoopingarner seeks lawyer
Dr G B Hoopingarner states he will consult a lawyer to determine the city council’s duty to pay his bills submitted two weeks earlier for attendance on smallpox cases and for postage used during his term on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.B. ‘Hoopingarner
Carried Away a Sawmill
Jeremiah Stubblefield had Matthew Connett and Joseph Hunt arrested for trespass claiming they entered the Stubblefield farm and carried off a sawmill. The defendants admit removing the sawmill but say a mortgage was overdue and Stubblefield would not pay. The mill was missing from a farm a mile or two away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncié
Jeremiah Stubblefield
Matthew Connett
Joseph Hunt
Stubblefield Farm
Stubblefield
Whitecap Victim Declared Insane in Bloomington Incident
Henry Demming, who was whitecapped two weeks earlier, is declared insane and to be taken to a hospital. He and his wife were whipped by masked men, leaving Demming in a demented condition wandering the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Henry Demming
Demming
Bristol light plant fate settles in fort wayne suit
The General Electric Co of Fort Wayne wins a judgment for possession of the Bristol electric light plant in a suit against M. Te Demest, receiver of the Monolith Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General. Electric. Co
Fort ‘Wayne
Bristol
M. Te ‘Demest
Bristol Town Plant Sale Omitted to Syndicate
Legal notices indicate a transfer of a plant to Bristol or to a syndicate of individuals with J. L. Harman and L. W. Vail listed as the attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Bristol
J. L. Harman
L. W. Vail
Recorder Peddycord Submits Annual Recording Totals
The recorder reports 1781 deeds recorded in the year with total considerations of 2,008,719 dollars. Mortgages filed numbered 1396 amounting to 922,726 dollars. Mechanic's liens filed totaled 184 for 18,928 dollars and 88 satisfactions valued at 13,582 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddycord
State Statistician
Stolen Kokomo Elkhart buggy outfit seeks bay horse
Sheriff Elliott requests help locating a bay horse hitched to an Elkhart buggy driven by a good looking man with a woman riding. The outfit was stolen in Kokomo. Judge Ferrall ruled on behalf of John GC Weikel with service through Arthur Decker and requires appearance on the second day of the September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
Osborne
John GC. Weikel
Arthur EH. Decker
Elkhart
Divorces Granted for Spencer and Smith Couples
Rose Spencer receives a divorce from Christian P. Spencer and Pearl M. Smith is granted a divorce from Joseph F. Smith. The petitions conclude with court orders terminating the marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Spencer
Christian P. Spencer
Pearl M. Smith
Joseph F. Smith
Guardian Removed for Jonathan Mather in Elkhart
Elkhart attorney J L Harman was removed as guardian for Jonathan R. Mather after failing to file accounts or inventory. Lee Anderson, of Elkhart, was appointed as guardian in his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Harman
Elkhart
Jonathan R. Mather
Lee Anderson
Property Transfers in Elkhart and Concord Records
A sequence of land and lot transfers from various sellers to buyers across Elkhart, Concord, and Olive. Notable parcels include 10 acres in Concord for 500 dollars and multiple Elkhart lots ranging from 50 to 800 dollars, plus a 5 acre Olive tract for 5075 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Halsted
A. D. Halsted
Concord
L. B. Thornton
G.J. Manning
Elkhart
John Manning
Dwight Evick
W. L. Weaver
J. W. Fieldhouse
W. E. Whiteman
Silas Longley
J. W
Soldiers' Aid Association Meeting in Indianapolis
A June 27 meeting in the circuit court room gathered ex-soldiers and current service members to organize a Soldiers' Aid Association. Wallace Sherwood drafted a constitution which was read but not adopted, and officers were not elected this night. another session was set for a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
For Soldiers’ Aid Association
Indianapolis
Circuit Court Room
United States
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Wallace Sherwood
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H. E. Bucklen
Lake Shore
Culler
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Cleveland
California
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Massey
Bond
William H. Teeter
Ernest Kantz
Hattie Frailey
J. G. Schreiner
Salem Church
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Bessie Ditman
Walter Mills
Alice Cushing
Henry Teeter
Lady Friend
Teeter
Dunlaps
Twin Branch
Royal Princess
Margaret’ ‘of
Judge Ferrall
Zeller-Bryson
Guardian
News of the Courts
Edward
England
Alphonso
Spain
Lion
Sykes
Business Men's Association
Whitecap
Lennne
J.D. Bean & CO
Edwardsburg
Mick
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