Assailant Charged After Livery Barn Attack
Will Ornt, a Goshen man employed at the Meader livery barn on East Lexington, was severely beaten by Charles Norton with a buggy prop after a daylong dispute. Norton was arrested, tried, and found guilty of assault and battery, paying a total of $20.60 in fines as Ornt testified of facial injuries and unconsciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ornt
Meader
Lexington Avenue
Charles Norton
Ornt
Goshen
Norton
Coldwater
Mich
Frank Young
C. W. Frink
Sergi
Robbins
Stamp
Yoder
Commercial Street
Blake
Boy Leaves Home Missing Trimmer Boy Aged 14
Reuben Trimmer fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Trimmer residing east of the city, left home Tuesday morning and remains missing. He had joined the Goshen City band excursion to Benton Harbor and urged his brother to stay behind to seek rural work. Locals fear for his welfare as search continues and past family patterns haunt the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Trimmer
Goshen City
Benton Harbor
Marriage Licenses Issued to Couples in Several Cities
Marriage licenses have been issued to Norman B. Regeries 24 and Laura A. Moyer 27 both of Elkhart George F. Schuller 27 of Postville Iowa and Clara M. Boyer 28 of Goshen William W. Meadows 29 of Windsor Ontario and Ida B. Lilly 28 of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman B. Regeries
Laura A. Moyer
Elkhart
George F. Schuller
Postville
Iowa
Clara M. Boyer
Goshen
William W. Meadows
Windsor
Ontario
Ida B. Lilly
Ghost Recognized in Walnut Grove School Contract
Trustee Jose Martin of Jackson township Carroll county awarded a contract for a new Walnut Grove school building after years of superstition surrounding a lynching near the yard. The former gathering spot has terrified locals since Amer Green's murder, leaving the school dwindled to two pupils last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Martin
Jackson Township
Carroll County
Walnut Grove
Amer Green
Luella
Mabbitt
New School to Rise After Lynching Incident
Reports describe unexplainable sounds around the building. The large walnut tree, once thriving, refused foliage after the lynching and now stands as a stark reminder. No teacher could be found to run the school next winter. a new building will be erected nearby as patrons insist, abandoning the old site.
Bugs on fruit trees and mistaken pests clarified
State Geologist Blatchley explained two men’s anxiety about bugs on plums. He showed that the small green bug is a ladybug pupa not harmful and likely on plum trees to rest during molting. Another box contained a similar insect, confirming they pose no damage to fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatchley
McAbee
Mr. McAbee
Science
Professor Blatchley
H. J. Wiethe
Fletcher Avenue
Indianapolis
Farmer Near Goshen Quarantined For Smallpox Case
Noah Bainter, a farmer living on the Elkhart and Middlebury road six miles from the county seat, is confined with smallpox and under guard. The illness began June 25 and Dr E E Ash, county health secretary, says it is mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Bainter
Elkhart and
Middlebury Road
E. E. Ash
County Board of Health
Local Socials And Visits In Cleveland
The Cleveland social at John Shearers was well attended. Miss Mary Cushing visits home. Mrs. David Stewart recovers from illness. Young People's day a success. Meinkie’s grist mill soon ready after wheat harvest. White bass praised by William Thornton. Miss Goldie Penrod visits Myrtle Shorer. Mr. and Mrs. James Holderman visit relatives. Ernest Kantz information via Mamie Mannig of Elkhart. Miss Ella Dunn of Elkhart visits Bertha Dunn. Harvest begins. harvester sounds next week. An umbrella lost at Ida Rininger’s funeral was found in George Keifer’s carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shearers
Mary Cushing
David Stewart
Meinkie
William Thornton
Goldie Penrod
Myrtle Shorer
James Holderman
Holderman
William Shearer
Ernest Kantz
Mamie Mannig
Elkhart
Joseph C. Shreiner
Ella Dunn
Bertha Dunn
Real Estate Transfers Filed By Recorder Peddycard
Wednesday filings show two mortgages five releases and transfers: Lydia Lesh to Angelina S Clapp in Goshen for 2525 dollars. G W Michael and wife to M M Johnson parcels in Goshen for 1 dollar. Executor of David Evans to J F Rothwell 23 acres in Jackson for 860 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Peddycard
Lydia Lesh
Angelina S. Clapp
Goshen
G. W. Michael
M. M. Johnson
David Evans
J. F. Rothwell
Jackson
Largest Triplets Born Near Ligonier
Mrs William Gard living three miles east of Ligonier gave birth to triplets two girls and a boy weighing a combined twenty seven pounds. People came from miles around to view the babies, claimed to be the largest triplets born in this region of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gard
Ligonier
Cloverdale delegate gas blast endangering Shelbyville hosts
A Cloverdale, Clay county delegate to the state Sunday school convention at Shelbyville turned off the gas after leaving, nearly fatally harming Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Keith who were hosting him and himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
Clay County
Shelbyville
Isaac Keith
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Promises Rapid Relief
An ad touts a “Mystic Cure” claimed to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to a few days. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and the disease immediately disappears after the first dose. Priced 75 cents to $1.00, sold by Lennard Houseworth Bros in the opera house block, with druggists listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A .Lennard Houseworth: Bros
Opera House
Death of Elkhart Banker John Cook Remains Honored Citizen
John Cook 76 longtime Elkhart banker and vice president of the First National Bank died at 8 30 this morning at his home 205 North Second Street He was an influential old settler and widely respected for a life of usefulness and honor surrounded by family in quiet retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
First National Bank
Elkhart
Citzens
North Second Street
Cook
Elkhart County
Life of John Cook Elkhart Banker and Pioneer Farmer
John Cook of Elkhart Indiana a longtime First National Bank director and cashier led a life of banking farming and public service. Born December 3 1826 in Chillicothe Ohio he built wealth through banking ventures in Goshen and Elkhart amassing 1500 acres of land and a reputation as the county’s richest man. He married Martha Winber in 1848 and after 1889 his second wife Cora M Keck bore Charlotte Mae. He died with stock and directorships intact while retired from active business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
First National Bank of
Elkhart
Ind
Chillicothe
Ohio
James
Amy (Winder) Cook
Maryland
Philadelphia
Henry Cook
Goshen
John
Henry
Mr Cook
Salem Bank of
Martha Winber
James A. Winber
Crops in Good Condition Across Indiana Counties
Statehouse testimony reports crops in fine shape across Hamilton Tipton Miami Wabash Huntington and Allen counties. Statistician Johnson returns from county tour noting strong wheat and cherry prospects and no storm damage observed as farmers begin clover cutting and early harvest looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Hamilton
Tipton
Miami
Wabash
Huntington
Allen
Hy ‘Adams
the. Vincennes’ ‘Commercial
Fish Commission Letter Seeks Turner Delivery of Black Bass
A 1901 letter from the United States Commission of Fisheries to Perry L. Turner of Elkhart Indiana orders a consignment of black bass to be delivered to Edwardsburg Michigan within 60 days. The fish, for Eagle Lake, should be transported by Fish Commission car with vessels ready, depot cooperation secured, and messenger arrangements via telegraph for arrival timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Turner
United States Commission of Fisheries
Washington
D.C
George M. Bowers
Washington, D. C
Perry L. Turner
Elkhart
Ind
Edwardsburg
Mich
U. S. Fish Commission
Fish Commission
G. W. Bowers
Eagle Lake
Lake Shore Train Disaster Remembered Forty-Two Years On
Forty two years ago Thursday night a Lake Shore passenger train with about 150 passengers and 60000 dollars in express treasure plunged into a flooded gully at Spring Brook after a culvert washed out. Over 60 lives were lost though all the money was recovered. baggageman Fred Miller from Terre Coupee Prairie survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Springbrook
Fred Miller
Terre Coupee Prairie
Dogs Kill Seventeen Sheep At Ogle Farm In Night Attack
Farmer John Ogle found seventeen sheep killed and sixteen wounded in his pasture. Some carcasses lay near the river. others dragged far into the water. He declares war against dogs of all kinds and asks locals for information on the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ogle
Here
Mr. Ogle
Elkhart to Get New Undertaking Establishment
Charles H. Beecher of LaGrange, four years in the business, will move into the new Woodard block on Marion street when completed. He will offer only undertaking and embalming services, with equipment shipped and unloaded today via the Big Four. Carriages and funeral wagons have arrived in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Woodard
Marion Street
Charles H. Beecher
LaGrange
Multiple Mortgages and Releases In Indiana Towns
Eight mortgages and two releases list transfers to Ella Kehr in Wakarusa for 450 dollars, Dana H Hotchkin in Elkhart for 1500, Anna Gilman in Elkhart for 1000, and S E Hower in Nappanee for 175 from George W Fager and wife among other filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Peddycard
Jeremiah Bechtel
Ella Kehr
Wakarusa
Joshua Smith
Dana H.hotchkin
Elkhart
Shirley W. Snavely
Anna Gilman
George W. Fager
S. E. Hower
Nappanee
One Living Survivor of 1853 Ligonier Survey
Only one of eight men who surveyed the L S and M S through Ligonier in 1853 remains alive, John B. Lane. The initial survey passed north of Ligonier, and railroad managers required extra effort to redirect the route to touch the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
John B. Lane
Explosion Shatters Farm Front Near Flora Suspected Spoil
Unknown persons dropped a package of dynamite in front of Augustus Doty's farmhouse near Flora. The blast shattered the front, and Mrs. Doty was greatly shocked. Suspicions point to a group of young men on a spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Doty
Flora
Foley's Honey and Tar Offered at Two Cents Dose
An old newspaper notice touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cheap remedy for asthma and consumption claiming one dose costs two cents and may bring relief even in severe cases. The item appears from Rushton’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rushton’s
Worthington authorities search for man after missing near Freedom
In Owen County authorities pursue a man believed involved in a disappearance near Freedom. A wagon carrying a woman and a man allegedly passed through the village and overturned in Fish Creek, prompting the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen County
Worthington
Judge William A Woods Dies Suddenly in Indianapolis
Judge William Allen Woods of the United States circuit court died in his Delano apartment on East Michigan Street after midnight. He had shown slight illness the prior evening but insisted on retiring. his wife left briefly, and he died moments later. Debbs case criticism and 1894 contempt conviction are noted in context of his career. Floyd Woods and Alice Woods, relatives, were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
William ‘Allen Woods
United States Circuit Court
Delano
East Michigan Street
Dr. Jameson
Judge Woods
W. S. Taylor
Baker
Federal Court
Debs
Woods
Eugene W. Debbs
Grosscup
American Railway Union
Louisville
New Albany
Chicago
Toledo
St. Louis
Kansas City
Howard
Kelcher
Woodstock
William A Woods Obituary Highlights Elkhart Leader
William A Woods arrived in Goshen in 1862 and rose through public service as a Republican legislator, Elkhart County circuit judge, and Supreme Court justice. He left Goshen in 1883 for Indianapolis, leaving two children Floyd and Alice. His sudden death shocks Elkhart County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Woods
Goshen
Elkhart County
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Floyd
Alice
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Sherwin Murder Trial
In the Ekhart circuit court Harry Wilson was found guilty of manslaughter after a jury of eleven to one on the first two ballots. The jury shifted from murder to manslaughter after four hours of deliberation. Wilson’s attorney moved to delay sentencing pending a possible new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherwin
Ekhart
Miller
Harry Wilson
Wilson
James S. Dodge
Della Brown Granted Divorce From George Brown
Della Brown has been granted a divorce from George Brown on grounds of drunkenness and cruel treatment. The case cites persistent misconduct and seeks relief from the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Brown
George Brown
Dora B Lane Granted Divorce From Carl Lane
Dora B Lane is granted a divorce from Carl T Lane on adultery charges. Ira H Church and Clyde E Boyer are admitted to the bar on recommendation of Col R M Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora’ B. Lane
Carl T. Lane
Ira H. Church
Clyde E. ‘Boyer
Indiana Phrase Fragments Spark Mindful Reframing
A terse OCR fragment references Indiana and phrases about growth and earth. The readable portion hints at a regional or historical expression without clear event or subject. Further context is needed to identify individuals, places, or concrete actions referenced.
Regional leaders celebrate steady growth and truthfulness
Local officials express pride in consistent progress and truthful communication with residents. The statement emphasizes trust, regional stability, and a commitment to transparent governance amid challenges.
Harvest Fourth Spent in Field Amid Health Woes
The town notes Fred Trumble is in critical shape from blood poisoning after a tooth extraction. Norma Bancroft remains very ill for weeks. Mrs. Charlotte Proudfit suffers from an abscess. Miss Malissa Bowers becomes a supply teacher at the normal. A Mishawake band concert drew many locals and visitors. Laura Bowers visits Terre Haute. Crull and Nays families visit Corry Jake and Mr Riddle's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Trumble
Lorin Crull
Fred Nays
Corry Jake
Emma
Alice Crull
Laura Bowers
Terre Haute
Charlotte Proudfit
Ada Langsdorf
Hattie Pierce
Malissa Bowers
Mortgage and releases filed with Recorder Thursday
George Pickrel and wife convey 15 acres in Concord to Jacob Fulmer for 500 dollars. Albert Brothers and wife transfer a Goshen lot to Mathias Goodyear and wife for 2000 dollars. George E Bowser as commissioner transfers land in Union to Cae Wambaugh for 1 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddycord
George Pickrel
Jacob Fulmer
Concord
Albert Brothers
Mathias Goodyear
Goshen
George E. Bowser
Cae Wambaugh
Unior
Supreme Court Overrules Rehearing in Elkhart Hydraulics Case
Indianapolis report states the Supreme Court has overruled the motion for rehearing of the St. Joe Hydraulic Co. versus Globe Tissue Paper Co. in Elkhart Indiana. The soldiers' monument commission also announced a October dedication date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
St. Joe Hydraulic Co
Globe Tissue Paper Co
Elkhart
Soldiers’ Monument Commission
Stamps Shortage Spurs Night Work Across Agencies
Pressmen and bureau workers toil through the night to supply stamps for the new war revenue act taking effect Monday. Internal Revenue and other offices issue thousands of stamps by mail to collectors nationwide. A fresh beer and cigar stamp design is ready, with midnight openings allowed for breweries and cigar makers to obtain supplies before daylight. The new tax rules take effect after midnight on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Internal Revenue Bureau
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Collectors
Union
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Yerkes
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Indiana
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John S. McKinney
Roscoe Burnett
Arcadia
Burnett
McKinney
Orlando Fiery
St. Ignace, Mich
A. W
J. ‘Brown
St. Ignace
Michigan
Buffalo
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