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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
5
County council approves 5500 for court house extras while authorizing bridge work totaling 15759 in contracts. Elisham Bridge and Iron, National Concrete, and Hagadone Construction win multiple bridges with values ranging from 265 to 8830.
After a ten day search for John Sanegraite alias John Hage a Hungarian man accused of firing at his sweetheart Rose Agabbies in South Bend on July 4 he was found in Elkhart and arrested at 3:15 am by Officers Roth and later handed to South Bend officers. He faces charges of assault with intent to murder. The bullet struck Miss Agabbies in the hip and her wound was serious though not fatal.
A boy and his sister hiking near Simonton Lake yesterday encountered a giant water moccasin in the grass. The sister tried to strike it with a stick, the boy grabbed the rod, and they fought as the snake attempted to strike. The creature escaped, claimed as the largest seen in the area. Officer Frank Little later said the family would try to track the moccasin with a rifle he was fetching.
The new Lyon & Healy catalog for pianos features illustrations and pricing for four bright new designs. The publication promises proofs and details on the latest models while noting availability at the firm’s 40th Street address.
Lincoln Neb July 10 William Jennings Bryan says he is very pleased with the platform calling it clear specific and strong and credits the convention for outlining issues that will strengthen supporters in the upcoming campaign.
Reinhard Am midson, a Norwegian sailor, was struck and hurled beneath a work train on a Lake Shore railway line. He suffered severe injuries to the left arm, hand, wrist, and upper arm, with extensive facial and head wounds. Amputation near the shoulder was considered as doctors fought to stabilize him during a twenty eight minute wait in the baggage area before transfer to Clark hospital. The incident occurred on company right of way and delays in authorization to treat and transport him complicated his prognosis. His fellow traveler George Wigsten was not injured.
Reports portray George Reim as a discredited chauffeur who circulated unfounded rumors about C. G. Conn and Arthur Wilson to mask his position. Investigations trace the fabrications to Reim, with barber shop connections disproved, revealing his cowardice and unreliability.
A. J. Santschi, ousted Goshen police officer, accuses Prosecutor Burris and city officials of political plots tied to gamblers. He claims his dismissal was revenge for his crackdown on illegal games and seeks a board of inquiry into council actions.
Police Supt Silvers reports Nelson Shinavar an employee at Bucklen livery barn is wanted in Toledo for desertion and failure to support a minor child. An officer from Toledo arrived with papers to take Shinavar to Ohio for the court action. Shinavar and his wife have been separated for ten months and he is alleged to plan marriage in Elkhart.
An elderly resident died after suffering a sunstroke while at work near Lake Shore. The incident occurred during a hot afternoon when the man was employed in outdoor labor and collapsed shortly after exposure. Authorities investigated the death as a sunstroke fatality.
Mrs J H Weaver of 318 Division Street reports the loss of $105 in bills, hidden in a tobacco pouch, during a shopping trip with her husband Mr Weaver. The pouch vanished after he returned home and a thorough search failed to locate the money.
A man named Byron Dumas was detained on suspicion of stealing the Ward horse and buggy near Elkhart. Sheriff Ziesel and deputy raced to Toledo after a Toledo police chief report. Dumas possessed the Ward gear and the case awaited Elkhart County's response by nine.
The article reports a looming court fight over many wills allegedly made by the late Joan O Neill in recent years. Promises of disputes center on dozens of documents claimed to be her will, with only one deemed valid.
Franco German War veteran born 1830, Louis A Dennert reveals his father August E Dennert collapsed while painting the rear wall of 501 West Franklin Street. He was aged and survived by long service history and a stint of labor at the house. The incident occurred during hot noon hours, with family warnings ignored.
Report notes steady progress on the large dam near Berrien Springs Michigan State Electric Co. engineers and superintendent J Prohmer describe the project as an engineering feat. Work advances amid detailed plans and funding discussions in Buchanan.
County Attorney Gattshall announced the restitution of 4196.75 in ins and outs and demand fees to the county. Ex officials Elliott, Drake, and Wood were named with amounts 475.75, 1663.75, and 1057.25 respectively. no claim has been filed against ex Sheriff Mannings who says he will fight if needed.
John Wailate reported to law enforcement at 2 30 Sunday morning that two rigs passed his house and he suspected horse thieves. He described a one horse spring wagon with a mare three years old weighing about 1000 pounds, white star on forehead and white hind feet, hitched to a top buggy with red gears and nickel trim. A $50 reward is offered for the mare’s return and another $50 for the thief’s apprehension and conviction.
A man’s rubber coat and a lady’s rain coat were lost between Elkhart and Goshen along River Road. Return to 206 Monger Block, Elkhart, and receive a reward.
Warren Walcott and his family from D Muncie arrived today for a two week stay at the lake. They will be quartered in the Honeymoon cottage.
In Middlebury Indiana on July 13 Mannie Holland drowns at Hunter's Lake while his wife and four children watch. Coroner Dewey investigates. Henry Mangold and sister Jennie Mangold nearly drown in the St Joe River. Wesley Withers rescues them. Crowd witnesses the rescues and thrill of the near drownings.
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