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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
9
George A Nichols dies after a sudden stroke or apoplexy at his residence. The passing is reported by local obituary notices, noting his age and immediate family. Funeral arrangements are pending with area churches.
George A. Nichols of 408 South Fifth Street died at 11 30 last night of apoplexy after attending services Sunday evening. Born in Cold Spring N Y he moved to Elkhart thirty years ago and joined the M E church at 18. He leaves wife Mary E two sons Marvin and Fred a sister Mrs S Jenkins and a funeral is set for Tuesday at 4 p m from the house with Rev Light officiating
Weather service reports persistent heat across the corn belt Ohio Valley and parts of the South with no immediate relief. Only isolated rain shows in Galveston and eastern Texas as temperatures reach or exceed records, notably 102 in Marquette Michigan.
Early this week Postmaster General Smith will launch reforms aimed at curbing abuses of the second class mail privilege by certain publications. He may not issue a distinct order but could notify publishers that they are violating the law and must comply.
Attorney General Knox says the postmaster general can enforce the law by switching certain publications from second class to third class rate. A defined list of titles outside the second class category will be notified to comply or pay the third class rate if they persist in mailing.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat piece explains a simple method to catch a mosquito. By letting the insect land on the skin and then holding one’s breath, the mosquito is immobilized as pores close, allowing a firm grip to finish the capture.
Mesdames W. McMillen and Charles Sage received telegrams this morning reporting the murder of Oma Beers of Newton Kansas. The 17 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Beers, former residents of this city, the family lived ten years ago on State Street. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday. No further details were provided.
Auditor Berkey prepared an abstract for the state board of review showing 1900 and 1901 values. Personal property rose from 4,856,120 to 4,866,725. land 6,854,244. lots 2,782,300. improvements on land 1,526,490. improvements on lots 3,249,010. The tax list grew from 19,141,120 to 19,307,435. Mortgage indebtedness rose from 787,505 to 847,960. Net taxable property increased 106,315.
Recorder Pedyecord filed real estate transfers showing Francis Jarriet transferring land to the city of Elk Hart in Concord with two mortgages and five releases plus a mechanic's lien following the transfer. The amount listed is $1.
In twenty four years Hawaii raised its sugar crop from 11 156 tons to 243 470 tons a rise over 2 000 percent. Beet sugar growth ran 580 percent due to duty differences. The gain is tied to the lack of duty on Hawaiian sugar entering the United States. If Cuba faced a 50 percent lower duty than rivals, its crop would rise greatly.
Anderson W A Harrison was caught between a plank and a rail at the Sixth street crossing of the Big Four railway. A switch-engine crushed his foot and he could not free it before death. Local authorities investigated the accident and identified the railway as the site of the fatal incident.
Porter County reports 59 miles of gravel and macadam roads with 46 more roads under construction. The detail highlights ongoing effort to expand and improve county transportation infrastructure.
Dr. F N Hurty secretary of the State Board of Health visited Elkhart with Dr Hoopingarner and deemed local cases smallpox. He warned of virulent outbreaks without broad vaccination, urged revaccination and vaccination within seven years, and cited regional deaths and quarantines as likely if action stalls. He urged citizens to follow medical advice and fearlessly vaccinate.
J. S. Martin of this city fell from a load of hay at the Schaum farm while helping load hay. He overworked in the heat, struck the ground breaking both arms and dislocating his left wrist, with severe facial cuts. He was found unconscious and taken home to 1001 Hubbard Street. He is about 55 and believes landing on his hands and face saved him from a broken neck.
Deputy Game Warden E. E. Earle returned from the northern part of the state where he and several deputies have been enforcing the new fish and game laws. Special attention has been directed to stream pollution caused by strawboard.
State deputies report confusion over hunting permits with nonresidents needing licenses while residents typically do not require them. Between Oct 1 and Nov 10 Indiana residents may need permits to shoot squirrels and water fowl, issued only by Chief Game Warden Z. T. Sweeney in Columbus.
Three real estate mortgages three chattel mortgages and two releases of mortgages were filed along with transfers. Executor of Sarah Stephie transfers lot in Locke to Isaac Stephie for 150 dollars. Sarah and Carrie Thomas transfer part of a Goshen lot to the public library for 135 dollars.
Farmers increase insurance coverage for 90 days as threshing season nears to avoid loss from engine fires. Insurance companies remain vigilant to avoid bad risks amid rising fire danger in fields and barns.
A seventeen month old child of Mr and Mrs S Neu in Goshen fell from a baby carriage and struck a broken nursing bottle, cutting the end of the nose. The fragment was reinserted and doctors believe it will heal without disfigurement.
A team of horses pulling a binder on the C. G. Conn farm east of the city broke away and crashed into a fence. The animals’ career ended abruptly but they were not injured. The binder suffered heavy damage.
Agnes E. Barney has been named administratrix of the estate of S. E. Barney, deceased, and has filed her bond for $5,000.
Elkhart faces reduced local work as L. S. & M.S. builds large locomotive and car shops at Collingwood near Buffalo. The company bought 60 acres there and begins development. In Elkhart, 85 men work on the section with five miles of track and a new supply switch, while labor shortages and hot weather hamper recruitment. James Loy, son of Goshen boss George Loy, works on a motor car at Collingwood. Ten Goshen men joined Elkhart workers Sunday night, joining crews from Wawaka Ligonier Kendallville and Butler.
The Osceola German Baptist church held Edward Secoy’s funeral Sunday July 14 at 2 pm. Myron Buck and John Brown of South Bend visited their friend Merrill Pierce. Daniel Kryder’s baby recovered after last Sunday’s scare.
Sheriff Small of LaPorte is seeking Fred Ketton who skipped out leaving an unpaid board bill at F. H. Ericsson’s home where Ketton had stayed. Ketton, a house painter and decorator by trade, claims to be a Pennsylvania Dutchman but his talk is inconsistent. He is about 35, 185 to 190 pounds, heavy set, florid complexion, pleasant talker, with a tattoo of a ring on the right hand. He wore an old straw hat, dark sack coat and light trousers and may seek a painting job soon.
A 16 year old girl claimed she was abducted and hypnotized by a traveling man from Bristol to Goshen. She gave varied details of family deaths and a $300,000 estate, said Rev Parbox was her guardian, and that she lived in Elkhart with an aunt in Goshen. She is being cared for at the county jail amid efforts to locate relatives.
Exchange reveals Rev. Hicks the weather prophet is dead and a brother in law maintains his almanac under Hicks's name. Predictions have matched weather events, with July forecast to bring storms and winds, cool days, late July cold and possible snow, and September expected to be very hot.
Judge Baker upholds Referee Lambert ruling in the Soudan case. The verdict favors the trustee and creditors, enhances attorney Harman’s fee position, and orders the $12,000 mortgage set aside. The decision simplifies the proceedings.
The Sells advertising car traveled this morning on the Big Four route toward Goshen, where it will be shown on the 21st of the month. It is said they will return later in the summer.
Noah Culp an 18 year old farmer fought off two masked robbers near the county line on Monday evening. He threw his clothes bundle at one attacker and ran a mile to his home crossing the river bridge to Osceola exhausted and overheated but unharmed aside from shock. The assailants fired twice but missed as the youth escaped toward safety.
Mr Teeter learned of the holdup and searched for the two men. He found tracks in rain softened soil and followed them to a bridge where one trail disappeared and the other pointed toward Elkhart.
Goshen lawyers press for Judge Francis E. Baker to be appointed to the United States circuit bench after Judge John H. Baker declines to run. Attorney Schuyler C. Hubbell circulates a petition for a five member committee to promote Judge Baker’s candidacy among Elkhart County lawyers.
Ray Carter, 10, son of Mr and Mrs William Carter of West Pike street, boarded an interurban in Goshen at 8 30 am to attend the funeral of Mrs Herman Boice in Elkhart. His hat blew off at a crossing 14? miles west and after being refused a stop by the conductor he rode through to Elkhart. He then walked seven miles back to recover his hat.
South Bend police seek a woman named or alias Klara Mahlbach linked to a theft scheme at a West Washington Street jewelry shop. She visited with men, took rings, returned most for cash minus 10 percent, and advertises in a Pittsburgh German paper claiming a $7,000 fortune and seeking a German husband for matrimony through P O Box 374 Elkhart Indiana.
Judge Francis Baker of the Indiana Supreme Court formally announces his candidacy for the United States circuit court of the Seventh Circuit. The Elkhart County Bar Association endorses him, noting his legal learning and judicial abilities and urging his appointment after the death of Judge William Woods.
Five mortgages and transfers show Henry T. Philliber and wife selling a lot in Elkhart to Florence C. Philliber for $1 and reversing the deed, plus Jeremiah Bechtel and wife selling land in Olive to an heir of Freese estate for 66 pounds.
The Modern Samaritans plan a bene fit social and band concert at Ana Park next Wednesday. Proceeds will go to a member of the order and support for the group.
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