Head is Crushed Along Lake Shore Tracks Near White Pigeon
An unknown man, 35 to 40, was found dead beside Lake Shore tracks near the bridge west of White Pigeon. Authorities say foul play is suspected as the body showed crushing injuries and was placed on the rail to conceal the crime after being dragged there. Coroner's inquest held the following morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
White Pigeon
S. W. Hadrock
Michigan
Bristol
Elkhart
O. B. Segner
Teach Children to Swim in Chicago Lays Emphasis on Swimming
The writer argues that learning to swim is essential for health hygiene and self defense after a drowning accident in Jackson Park. They urge all youths to learn to swim before entering higher grades and call for encouragement of swimming from an early age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jackson Park
Lake Shore Train Kills Osceola Farm Hand
A drunken farm laborer, Nelson Lacvilitte, was killed at the Ft Wayne road crossing near Osceola by a Lake Shore passenger train about 10 40 Saturday. The victim, who had a liquor habit, had left a drink party on the Woodward farm and wandered toward the crossing where he failed to heed warnings and was struck by the speeding eastbound No 6. Eyewitnesses describe the moment of impact and the stopped engine, with bystanders recalling the tragic accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Lacvilitte
Warren Woodward
Osceola
Lake Shore
Ft. Wayne Road
Lacvilitte
Woodwards
Curtis
Laovilitte
Ellis
Mishawaka
William Minegar
Charles M. Gill
Daniel Gill
Eneas Heutzler
Loavilitte
L. Curtis
Bay City
Wis
Board of Trade
Chicago
Detroit
South Bend
Michigan
Tragic Osceola Crossing Death Of Lacvilitte
Daniel Lacvilitte, a 57 year old French Canadian, died after being struck near Osceola. Witnesses report heavy drinking beforehand. The body was taken to Mishawaka for burial after coroner Dr. Rennoe's examination.
State Board of Health Plans General Vaccination Push
The State Board of Health will meet Friday to draft a proposition for Governor Durbin on general vaccination. It urges immediate steps if smallpox is to be checked as reports continue to indicate its spread across the state. The board considers using the epidemic fund and notes tin plate mills must stop disposal of refuse into streams unless treated to remove poisons. Mills in Anderson Elwood Jonesboro and Atlanta are involved. The meeting will also address filling the vacancy from Mrs. Carter’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Durbin
Harry
Anderson
Elwood
Jonesboro
Atlanta
Carter
Board of review adjourns after 20 days of work
After a 20 day session the board of review led by Assessor Puterbaugh and others adjourned. They added about 175000 to returns with 80000 on improvements and 35000 on personal assessments. The 1901 total fell 4000 short of 1900, giving a net increase of 171000 over 1900. No corporate or township increases were made. The heat hindered work but the board performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Puterbaugh
Wood
Erkey
John Hartman
Nappanee
Isaac Grimes
Bilkhart
Sturday
Police seek Nellie Nelson and Minnie Gilbert in Goshen
Goshen police hunt Nellie Nelson and Minnie Gilbert on charges of shaving and robbing a man named John in a daytime assault. Both women are described with last known locations and warrants issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Nelson
Minnie’ Gilbert
Goshen
John
Elkhart County Voter Census Lists 84 Octogenarians
The sexennial census of male inhabitants shows Elkhart County with 13 022 voters and 84 men aged eighty or more, led by Martin Stuckman at 95. The auditor’s records list ages and townships for each elderly resident, noting all townships except Harrison and Middlebury are represented.
Adjusting Fire Losses at Case Buggy Co
L F Case of the Case Buggy Co prepares records for insurance adjusters expected in Goshen to settle losses. Debris will be cleared after adjustment and a new building is planned to restart manufacturing. Case would consider relocating to Ariel plant with capital of 30000 to 50000 and 50 workers. Regional business associations request details on bonuses to lure the firm to their towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
L. F. Case
Case Buggy Co
Rockport
Ind
Marshall, Ill
New Castle
Elkhart
Dr Fletcher Challenges Insanity Inquest Practice
Dr W B Fletcher of Indianapolis claims that over the last two years about twenty percent of persons adjudged insane were in fact sane. He argues the inquest system is a money making business and calls for repeal of the law as an outrage to liberty and a disgrace to statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
W. B. Fletcher
Indianapolis
Lightning deaths in Indiana exceed smallpox fatalities
The Indianapolis Independent notes that in June more people were killed by lightning in Indiana than died of smallpox during the entire winter. The piece urges immediate state action, predicting compulsory lightning rod installation by Secretary Harry and health boards to curb lightning ravages statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Harry
State Boards of Health
Harvey Moyer, 16, Injured in Bihar Incident
Harvey Moyer, aged sixteen and son of Abrahams Moyer of Bihar, is seriously injured in an incident described in local reports. Details remain unclear as investigators cordon off the scene.
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Harvey
Moyer
Harvey. Moyer
Abrahams
Bihar
Barn accident injures man with double arm fractures
A man unloading hay was caught by a hay sling rope and hurled about 30 feet across the barn floor. He was unconscious, bruised on the head, with a compound fracture of the radius in both arms. Dr. Barwick of Wakarusa treated him and surgery was performed. Recovery expected barring complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barwick
Wakarusa
Indiana Day Set At Pan-American Exposition
Director General W T Buchanan informed Governor Durbins secretary that Saturday Sept 14 is set aside as Indiana day at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo. Colonel Wilson said the governor and military staff will travel in a special car and a special Indiana train with reduced rail rates would be organized to encourage Indiana attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Charles E. Wilson
Durbin
W. T Buchanan
Buffalo
Wilson
Real Estate Transfers Filed With Recorder Peddycard
Two mortgages and two releases accompany transfers of land in Concord Elkhart and Benton. Transactions include H A Clay to Elizabeth Upham for 1000 Susan More to W C Hackman for 1500 Hackman to C H Weaver for 900 heirs of Franklin Hapner to Levi Pearman for 37000 120 acres in Benton Ira Hapner commissioner to Levi Pearman to Mandana Wallcott to Paul D rie and Mildred Farley tows land in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A .Clay
Elizabeth F. Upham
Concord
Susan More
W. C. Hackman
Elkhart
W .C. Hackman
C. H. Weaver
Louisa
M. S. Chapman
Thomas Hunsbery
Franklin Hapner
Levi VV. Pearman
Dry Goods Co Moves to Wabash
The Elkhart Dry Goods Co. will move its stock to Wabash on August 3. George B. Fawley and D. H. Holdermann have run a flourishing Elkhart business for two years and depart with regret. The firm leases a two story block in Wabash with a 35 foot front and basement. Fawley will stay in Chicago. Holdermann will live in Wabash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawley
Chicago
Holdermann
Wabash
Voter Distribution in Elk Hart County Townships
The official returns of the census list Elk Hart County residents over 21 as 13 022 with voters spread across townships: Bango 162 Benton 403 Concord 5050 white 18 colored Clinton 58 Cleveland 147 Elkhart 2592 white 2 colored Harrison 447 Jackson 405 Jefferson 277 Locke 479 Middlebury 460 Olive 445 Osolo 497 white 1 colored Union 699 Washington 242 York 188. Cleveland has the smallest population while Concord is largest.
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Techtot
Elkhart County
Bango
Benton
Concord
Clinton
Cleveland
Elkhart
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Locke
Middlebury
Olive
Osolo
Union
Washington
York
Cleveland Township
Real estate transfers and mortgage filings recorded
Three mortgages and three releases filed with the Recorder. Peddycord Almira Mathews to Mary and Frank Rudolph a lot in Elkhart for 100 dollars. C A Spitler to A R Firstman a lot in Nappanee for 700 dollars. Elkhart County Loan and Saving Association to T A Davis a lot in Goshen for 400 dollars. J W Myers to Simon J Strauss et al. ten acres in Middlebury for 7500 dollars. Samuel Thornton to W M and O H Thornton a lot in Elkhart for 1 dollar. Amsa Wahlm to J B Nelson a lot in Elkhart for 850 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddycord
Almira Mathews
Mary and
Frank Rudolph
Elkhart
C. A. Spitler
A. R. Firstman
Nappanee
Elkhart County Loan & Saving Association
T. A. Davis
Goshen
J. W .Myers
Simon J. Strauss
Middlebury
Samuel Thornton
W. M
O. H. Thornton
Amsa Wahlm
J. B. Nelson
Ellkhart
Railway Companies Clash Over Electric Line Plans
The Toledo Bee notes a brewing battle between the Toledo and Bryan Air Line and the Toledo and Indiana railway, both proposing parallel electric lines through the same territory and both claiming seriousness. Representatives from the Air Line recently visited, signaling ongoing competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Bee
Toledo & Bryan Air Line
Toledo & Indiana Railway
Goshen News-Times Makes Its Debut
The Goshen News-Times launched yesterday with similar content and quality as the old News, retaining its usual excellent general makeup and class of news despite a new title.
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Goshen News-Times
Rowe Family Quarantined After Variloid Case Is Found
Fred Rowe aged 25 of 1009 Middlebury Street was found Sunday to have varioloid. The house is quarantined and his parents two sisters and a brother are under the ban. Rowe works as a slate roofer employed by Fr Clark whose home owns the quarantining property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rowe
Middlebury Street
Rowe
Fr . Clark
Will of John Cook Probate Leads to Large Bequests
The Elkhart circuit court probated the will of John Cook, executed February 20 1896, with real estate valued at 146600 and personal property at 85000. Bequests include 500 to each of Charles Frank Amy Cook and Josephine Cook, a life lease on a 10000 dwelling for Cora M Cook, and substantial property allocations to daughter Charlotte Mary and son J Allen Cook including stores in Elkhart and a 480 acre Jefferson township farm. Executors named are J Allen Cook Charles Winchester and William Knickerbocker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Elkhart
J. M
W. W. van Fleet
Charles
Frank
Amy Cook
Henry
Josephine
Fred Cook
Cora M. Cook
Second Street
Charlotte Mary
Cook-Tyler
Goshen
J. Allen Cook
Jefferson Township
Charles Winchester
William Knickerbocker
Body Identified in White Pigeon Tragedy
The brother of Julius Sonnenburg of La Crosse Ind identified the body killed by a Lake Shore No. 47 incident near White Pigeon. Sonnenburg a car inspector for E and E I with LaCrosse HQ had faced domestic trouble and bail on a prior arrest. Evidence suggested suicide. coroner ruled accidental death.
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White Pigeon
Julius Sonnenburg
la Crosse
Ind
LaCrosse
Sonmenburg
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Lake Shore
Hadlock
O. B. Signer
Elkhart
Pere Marquette Road
Thief Caught in Elkhart After Iowa Warrant
Sheriff J W Teeter of Washington county Iowa reports Curt Tallerday about 23 with wife living locally is charged with horse stealing and burglary. Tallerday was arrested by Serest Whiteman at the Elkhart paper mill and imprisoned after a telegram confirmed the warrant. The suspect, described as 5 feet 7 or 8 inches tall, 140 pounds, light complexion, has a dark criminal history and wrested the crime with desertion by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Elkhart
Ind
Curt Tallerday
Tallerday
John W. Teeter
Washington County
J. W. Teeter
Tatlrday
Cantrell Sermon Sparks Sensation in Washington
News note reports Rev. B. A. Cantrell delivering a farewell sermon at the new First Christian church in Washington Indiana. The event is described as sensational amid rumors of a secret marriage to Stella Adams of Winchester Kentucky, with details unclear due to fragmented wording.
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B. A. Cantrell
Washington
Ind
Cantrell
Stella Adams
Winchester
Doubts Over Creation Yet Mention of Bible Tales
The speaker rejects the Bible’s six day creation, the flood with Noah, the Jonah tale, and the sun standing still, while affirming that human bodies express the soul and that faith remains personal. He expresses ongoing doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Judge Baker Will Fish
The Indianapolis News notes Judge Baker will return to Goshen and make frequent trips to northern Indiana fishing grounds. A renowned angler, he previously caught Minnesota’s largest muskalonge, and he plans to fish St Joe River for bass this summer using a row boat and drifting with a long rod. He often backstops stories with photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Baker
Indianapolis
Goshen
Indiana
St. Joe
Baker
Valparaiso Promoters Seek Franchise to Lake Michigan Beach Line
Grant Mitchener of Valparaiso reports a forthcoming meeting of capitalists to pledge funds for an electric line from Valparaiso to La Porte and Michigan City. The plan includes a northward extension to Chesterton Porter and a Lake Michigan beach resort akin to Coney Island. Bonds are said to be floated by Parker & Co of Indianapolis. Mitchener calls the franchise one of the most favorable ever examined and says the system aims to connect Chicago Michigan City Whiting LaPorte and South Bend with the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Mitchener
Valparaiso
la Porte
Michigan City
Chesterton and
Porter
Lake Michigan
Coney Island
New York
Parker & Co
Indianapolis
Mitchener
Chicago
Michigan
City
Whiting
LaPorte
South Bend
Prediction Verifies After Mishawaka Journalist Lie's Rest
Mishawaka journalist M. Sherman Jernegan was laid to rest Monday. The piece notes two Detroit Free Press staff deaths in the prior two months and Jernegan had joked he might be the third to die, a grim foreshadowing fulfilled soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sherman Jernegar
Mishawaka
Detroit Free Press
New Lake Shore Trainmaster Named in Chicago
Eugene B. Cooke, appointed to fill Brennan’s Chicago post, will assume duties today. From Cleveland, he is not well known locally. Since Brennan’s vacancy, railroad men showed little interest and the position was turned down by several parties.
Property Transfers In Indiana Towns
Abraham L Seaver transfers a lot in Wakarusa to Jeremiah Bechtel for 800 dollars. David M Best sells horn land in Union to James M Gentz for 100 dollars. David Gentzhorn transfers land in Union to Hartman Bros for 500 dollars. Levi Lozier sells a lot in Nappanee to Willard B Truex for 50 dollars. Elkhart Imp Co sells a lot in Elkhart to Barbara Lehman for 250 dollars. Jacob W Myers transfers land in Middlebury to Chas and Clarence Hoover for 1,000 dollars. Emma J GuIpe transfers a lot in Hikhart to John Guipe Sr for 1,900 dollars.
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Abraham L. Seaver
Jeremiah Bechtel
Wakarusa
David M. Best
James M. Gentzhorn
Union
David Gentzhorn
Hartman Bros
Levi Lozier
Willard B. Truex
Nappanee
Elkhart Imp. Co
Barbara Lehman
Elkhart
Jacob W. Myers
Chas
Clarence Hoover
Middlebury
Emma J. Guipe
John Guipe Sr
Hikhart
Pioneer farmer killed by mowing machine near Sturgis
Warren Tyler, 75, a pioneer resident of the Sturgis area, was killed when he moved in front of a mowing machine as the horses started. Found two hours later in a hay field, he lived most of his life on the family farm. He leaves a widow, several children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Warren Tyler
Sturgis
Two Living Lieutenant Governors Named in Indiana History
Report notes two living ex lieutenant governors in Indiana, Will Cumback of Greensburg and W S Haggard, whose terms ended with Gov Mount. It mentions state senator L P Newby serving as lieutenant governor when Chase took the chair after Gov Hovey’s death.
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Indiana
Will Cumback
Greensburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelson Laovilitte
Ace
Martin Stuckman
Harrison and
David Eddleman
Fred Risen
Owen Gifford
David Herman
Frank Jauriet
A. K. Kline
Jonas Markel
Peter Mishler
Oliver Pivehell
John Moore
John Nélan
John O’neal
Erastus Perkins
Adolphus Peters
Samuel Poude
Christian Stahley
Robert Wysong
Ernest Chokey
John Pontius
John Clifford
Daniel Evans
Hiram Kinnison
Austin Wilkinson
Henry Carrick
H. Hagerman
H. L. Wright
Harrison Zigler
Osolo—John Montieth
John S. Smith
Isaac Trout
S. D. Ulery
Tilman Kuhns
Christopher Holdeman
James Kane
Paul Kirkdorfer
Thomas J Kingman
Squire. Lee
Olive—Samuel Johnson
Abraham l Lechlitner
Daniel Martin
J. Phillips
Tobias Sease
John Arnold
Ira Jackson
John D. Miller
Aaron Nymyer
Ben C. Cripe
Ernc Hagland
Anthony Lesh
Christian Mehl
Amos Pegg
Joseph Stutsman
Samuel Weyburn
James Heaton
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