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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
1
In Goshen the Irene Canning case grows tangled with an inquest into her mind and the chance she may be sent to Longcliff asylum. Sheriff Eliott seeks relatives or witnesses while Miss Canning’s fragmented story and melancholia raise concern.
Postmaster General Smith issues two strict orders affecting rural mail service nationwide. One limits star route box delivery where rural free delivery exists, with exceptions for necessary additional service without extra cost. The other bars rural carriers from selling for express firms while permitting newsagent duties and occasional private commissions without hindering duties.
Mr and Mrs George A Cooley vacationing at Shavehead lake found their relatives home seven miles southeast of Cassopolis ransacked with a sewing machine trunk full of books several pictures lace curtains and a Revolutionary pistol of antique value missing The Elkhart constable notified the Cassopolis sheriff and the pair traced and captured at Saginaw Michigan are a man and woman who formerly lived in the area
Neighborhood residents described the scene as familiar while Mr. and Mrs. Cooley, who were acquainted with the surroundings, returned the goods and a charge of trespass was brought against them. They arrived home Wednesday.
The Goshen Manufacturing Co. closes a deal to take over William Ulery’s Douglas and Tenth street lot, building a brick 64 by 160 foot two story plant with a 50 by 100 foot addition. Work starts immediately to install machinery within 60 days, preserving local industry and boosting employment from about 75 workers. Mr Boyer says the expansion ends factory departures and Plymouth Ekshart plans are rejected.
B F Nihart of Oklahoma City visits Goshen then Middlebury for six weeks to reconnect with former colleagues. He recalls leading Middlebury schools in 1876 and later teaching at Oklahoma Normal College. He notes a large Indian reservation land drawing with 120000 registrations by August 26 though only 12000 claims exist, and praises a near forty bushel per acre wheat yield.
The county circuit court opens on September 20 this term and is named the September term. It has been years since a September term occurred, and this opening is considered unusual. La Grange begins on the first Monday in September each year and lasts four weeks. this county starts the following Monday, which falls on the last day of September, defining the term.
Ten residents of this city depart at 9 15 over the Lake Shore to Chicago where a special train will take them to Oklahoma. There the government will open Comanche Kiowa and Apache reservations to the public and sell claims at public auction on the 26th. Over 100 000 await claims while only about 20 000 exist, leaving 80 000 disappointed. The party includes Carl Brodrick U S Enders J E Lukins Geo W Fites A Baldwin and Silas Ruse of Wakarusa.
The Lake Shore road assigns one detective for every two cars on trains between Cleveland and Buffalo to catch ticket brokers who buy up cheap fare tickets issued for the Pan-American exposition. Conductors will be assisted by these detectives to protect revenue from brokers who resell tickets at low rates.
A farmer retires by moving to town to rest and recover from poor health. In contrast the town resident relocates to the countryside with a tent for shade under a tree and an ongoing rustic, perpetual picnic.
The National Fish Commission informs Perry Turner that Eagle Lake receives 100000 Crop pies to be delivered in May of next year. Croppies are described by authorities as the pan-fish of the west.
After a vision of buried gold, Charles Weidlick recounted a dream of treasure six miles above the city. A six-member party set out by boat with shovels and axes to search the Elkhart river banks but found nothing.
James Allen Cook C H Winchester and W H Knickerbocker have given bond and qualified as executors of the will of the late John Cook. The bond was fixed at 100000 dollars.
Charles Dolan of Elkhart, a brakeman, had his right leg amputated above the knee after a freight wreck near Kellerman's crossing. He died yesterday, with LaPorte doctors reporting he rested easy but remained in serious condition. The crash halted main tracks for eight hours and caused an estimated $15,000 in damage. Dolan and other crew from Elkhart were aboard.
Congressman A L Brick and companions including Attorney General Taylor toured political HQs in Indianapolis. He refused to discuss public issues, joked about taxing the Indiana Railway at one dollar per mile, and only commented on the weather noting pleasant breezes from Lake Michigan.
The Buckskin Bill wild west show ended in LaPorte on Saturday night as most performers left for home. The circus train was moved to Paducah Kentucky and Tyrrell Bros announced a reorganization before resuming tours with the wild west exhibition.
The body of Frank Eggert of La Porte was found near the city Saturday night. He had been missing about a week and reportedly killed himself with morphine. the corpse showed signs of hogs having partially consumed it.
A township trustees meeting is set for Thursday to act on several matters including teacher salaries under the new state law. The grades determine pay, with many teachers receiving 2.50 per day up from 2.00, and eight months of school in some districts versus the required six months. Trustees face funding shortfalls and may borrow funds or adjust the next levy. debate includes ensuring enough funds for months of schooling and salary changes.
The trustees criticise the new law yet acknowledge three facts. Teachers have long been ill paid. The law will prompt examiners to grade closer, raising standards. Salary changes could attract higher grade instructors. The annual levy must be set within 30 to 40 days before the first Tuesday in September.
In Elkhart and LaPorte counties rumors surround Peter M. Snidora the man who died at C Hooley’s home near Topeka on July 11. Whitehead of New Paris recalls Snidora visiting his orchard and vines and says Snidora spoke of wealth in France and a five acre fruit farm near Walkerton Marshal county. Snidora aged about 64 was educated and carried wanderer’s tales including priestly ambitions and his daughter teaching music in Albany New York.
Census figures show Indiana total 2,516,462 with 1,285,404 males and 1,231,? females and native and foreign born counts. For Jew population totals and racial notes include 57,505 negroes 207 Chinese 5 Japanese 243 Indians taxed. Iowa figures include 12,693 negroes 104 Chinese 7 Japanese 382 Indians taxed. Indiana males 51.1 percent Iowa 51.8 percent. Indiana native born 94.4 percent foreign born 5.6 percent. Iowa native born 86.3 percent foreign born 13.7 percent.
Barre Vermont dispatch describes Irene Canning known as Kate believed insane with east Barre parents. She wandered last winter seeking board and heiress notoriety, sent fake notices to papers, and fled the city. Telegram denies the claim. case remains unsolved.
Numerous social visits highlight a week in Osceola and surrounding towns. Residents from Mishawaka, Hilkhart, Bristol and Fremont spent Sundays visiting families, while Jamestown and Sunday schools plan a picnic meal. Local stores report Crull Bros stocking a fine line of goods.
H A Burke of Chicago arrived in the city seeking his son W C Burke aged under eighteen. The youth had previously drawn $45 for his mother, then moved on to Mansfield Ohio via Adrian after spending time in Elkhart with several young women. The father, not seeking prosecution, hopes for his return home as funds run low.
A lightning strike during a morning thunderstorm hit Jacob Yoder’s barn six miles south of the city. The blaze consumed hay and machinery, with extensive damage to the outbuildings and farm assets. Several bystanders suffered minor burns while aiding firefighting efforts. Insurance status was unclear.
A new smallpox case is reported as the epidemic continues. Harry Bowles, 22, barber and owner of tensorial parlors in the Kavanagh Pollard block basement, is the latest victim. His home at 917 South Main is quarantined. Bowles lives with parents Mr and Mrs Curtis Bowles and siblings Benjamin 24, Charles on a lake outing, and Lita 12. He fell ill Saturday night with eruptions appearing yesterday. he has been isolated since Monday.
Clerk Dennett submits the annual Elkhart county circuit court report to the Indiana Bureau of Statistics for year ending June 30 1901. Civil cases started 447 pending 168 tried by jury 34 Days of juries 67 court sessions 160 Administrations pending 220 Letters of administration issued 113 Estates settled 102 Guardianships pending 345 guardians issued 48 disposed 46 Executions issued 2 Foreclosures 22 Insane adjudicated 10 Marriages 456 Divorces husbands 95 wives 57 Citizenship applicants 87 Naturalized 85 Attorneys practicing at bar.
Pending and tried criminal docket shows 76 new cases opened in year, 34 dismissed, 13 misdemeanors convicted, 9 fined only, 12 fined and imprisoned, 19 tried by jury, 23 days of jury service. Convictions by age include 15 over 21 and 8 under 21. reformatory and prison transfers listed with counts. no females punished.
The Bango bridge undergoes repairs after long unsafe conditions as crews push dam construction on the St Joseph river at Twin Branch two and a half miles west. Engines boilers derricks and other machinery arrive while laborers prepare a track from the L S M S R R to the river and a laborers’ building rises.
Miss Canning at the Goshen boarding house is accused of being Kate Irene Canning from Barre Vermont. Authorities say she is demented but sane and deny she is the missing Mellish girl from Killingly Connecticut. A letter from F Mellish and a Mount Holyoke student photo tie to a long unsolved disappearance. The sheriff plans to send her to Longcliff asylum as more tests await Mrs Standish’s information.
The Indiana street railway company begins distributing materials for an electric line between Niles and South Bend. Work starts soon with cars planned to reach Niles by September. Next spring the line extends to Berrien Springs and Benton Harbor, with a spur from Niles to Buchanan.
Nora Nelson daughter of Mrs. M. A. Nelson of Goshen vanished for a second time in two weeks after boarding an interurban car at Goshen station at 2 30 Friday afternoon. Officials were alerted but have not located her.
A ruling was issued concerning an internal matter labeled Revenl involving seven voltas. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the decision centers on internal governance and procedural outcomes. The source notes no immediate implications for external parties or broader policy shifts.
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