Elkhart Delegation Heads to Indiana Democratic Session
Elkhart delegates to the state Democratic convention will travel to Indianapolis to aid Shively by trading votes for the permanent chairmanship. The northern Indiana absence of state office candidates and a Kern Shively contest are shaping the strategy. Delegates have received pledge requests but no firm commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Indianapolis
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Friends of
Shively
John Kern
Kern
Treasurer's Monthly Report for May 1902
The report itemizes cash transactions of the office for the month ending May 31, 1902. It records receipts and disbursements, balances, and reconciliations as of May 31. The document serves as an official financial record for city or county funds and expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saals
Prin
Te Zee
Cccs
Oes State Bank
Atert
City National
Salem Bank
First
National
Indiana National
St. Joseph Valley
Farmers and Traders
Wood, Treas
Death of Mrs Jennie Shively Cripe in Goshen
Mrs Jennie Shively Cripe aged 37 died at 2 o clock Friday afternoon at her mother's home Mrs Sarah Stuart She leaves a son a brother William Heubler of Milford formerly of Goshen and a sister Mrs J W Smith of Goshen Funeral held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Shively Cripe
Sarah Stuart
William Heubler
Milford
Goshen
J. W. Smith
State v Amanda Brown Bond Granted in Elkhart Assault Case
In the case of the State against Mrs. Amanda Brown of Elkhart she was allowed to file bond on the peace today set at 200 after being charged with assaulting the first wife of her husband whom he accompanied to the grave of their child at Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Brown
Elkhart
Marriage Licenses Issued to Stouder Walter Brechiel Reed Leek Hopich
Marriage licenses issued include Harvey A. Stouder of Goshen and Luella Walter of Goshen, Amiel Brechiel of Bremen and Maudie May Reed of Locke with parental consent for Maudie Reed, Charles W. Leek of Chicago and Edith Hopich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey A. Stouder
Goshen
Luella Walter
Amiel Brechiel
Bremen
Maudie May Reed
Locke
Charles W. Leek
Chicago
Edith Hopich
Estate suit over $2000 note filed against several defendants
William S. Daub as administrator sues on a promissory note for $2000 against Hannah Miller, Henry Riefsnyder, and John Kiefer guardian of Henry Riefsnyder. Attorneys Miler Drake & Hubbell represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Daub
Sarah Riefsnyder
Hannah Miller
Henry Riefsnyder
John Kiefer
Miler
Drake & Hubbell
Mrs Clara Long Dies After Long Illness Aged 35
Clara Long wife of James Long died Friday at 2 p m after a long illness aged 35. She leaves four children five sisters and three brothers. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock from the family home on Chicago avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
James Long
Chicago Avenue
Elkhart Barber Sentenced for Assault
Clyde White an Elkhart barber was sentenced to 120 days in the workhouse and fined twenty dollars after his arrest several weeks ago for assaulting a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde White
Elkhart
Ekhart
County Commissioners Schedule Public Tar Topic
County commissioners discuss a tar topic in a council meeting held today. Officials review proposals and potential impacts on local roads and safety. Public questions are invited at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te “Tar
Foreclosure Suit Filed Against Samuel Weaver and Partners
Mary Lint and Anna Bennett filed in TM circuit court a foreclosure suit against Samuel Weaver and twelve others for damages of 300 dollars. The case arises from work and labor claims tied to a township assessor report filed today after completion of work in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lint
Anna Bennett
Samuel Weaver
Stout Revisits Miami Indian Land Claims in Mercer County
J W Stout travels from Marion Indiana to Celina Ohio to update an historic land abstract claiming Miami Indian titles in Mercer County. The aim is to correct misplaced records and restore rightful lands to the Miami Indians with backing from the Godfrey family of Miami and Grant counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Celina
Mercer County
Ohio
Stout
Godfrey
Miami
Grant Counties
Locust Plague Strikes Owen County Fields
Seventeen year locusts cover Owen county injuring young orchards and wheat. White and Eel rivers show severe tree damage. Some families near Rattlesnake creek reportedly eat them in milk stew with butter. Raccoon creek sand wasps attack and kill many locusts. English Sparrows near Spencer aid by devouring locusts.
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Spencer
Ind
Owen County
Rattlesnake Creek
Raccoon Creek
Conditions of the Treaty End Boer War Armistice
In the House of Commons Premier Balfour outlined peace terms with the Boers. They must lay down arms, recognize the king, and Boers receive rights with language instruction and limited protection rifles. Prisoners return with no loss of liberty, self government to follow, and three million pounds to stock farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Balfour
South Africa
Ord Chamberlain
Joe
Transvaal
Lord Kitchener
Cape
Lord Balfour
London News Spurs City as Peace Rumors Spread
London on June 2 saw a rush of flags and crowded stock exchange as reports of South African peace circulated. The king held a levee at St. James Palace at noon and then traveled from Buckingham Palace to St. James, amid tense, excited streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
St. James Palace
Buckingham
Palace
St. James
Guyer Faces Liquor Charge in Circuit Court
In a circuit court session this morning James Guyer a bartender at the Commercial case was tried on selling liquor to minors. Attorney James S. Drake prosecuted for Notre Dame faculty with defense by H C Dodge. The verdict fined Guyer twenty five dollars as the mixologist testified about his craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Guyer
Guyer
H. C. Dodge
Notre Dame
James S. Drake
Richard Gray
Raymond Caton
Kenneth Ferriss
Charles
August Winter
Drake
Verdict for defendant in Elkhart damages case
In the case of Mrs. Constance Zalaszko against Tullar J. Woodard of Elkhart for $10,000 damages, a verdict for the defendant was returned by the jury yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Zalasko
Tullar J. Woodard
Elkhart
State vs Sears Gardner Court Docket Fight at Issue
The next circuit court case involves the state against Sears Gardner for punching attorney Hank Dodge. The defense may challenge Dodge’s entitlement to legal protection by attacking his reputation.
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Hank Dodge
Sears Gardner
Dodge
Goshen Teenager Miss Franc Peddycord Offered New York Role
Miss Franc Peddycord of Goshen plans a professional stage career after receiving an offer to create a leading role in a new play to be produced in New York early next fall. Julia Marlowe praised her readings while she studied in Chicago and encouraged her ambitions. She is the daughter of Recorder Peddycord of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franc Peddycord
Goshen
New York
Miss Peddycord
Julia Marlowe
Chicago
Ey Recorder Peddycord
Goshen Couple Weds in LaPorte Then Remarries Here
William H. Grant and Ella E. Grant from Goshen arrived Saturday and secured a license to wed. A city clergyman joined them in marriage, their second attempt at matrimony. They later repented and the LaPorte ceremony stood as the happy sequel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
William H. Grant
Ella E.grant
Goshen
Elkhart Thieves Sentenced in Larceny Case
Charles Thorn of Elkhart pleaded guilty to larceny for breaking into a Lake Shore freight car in Elkhart and was sentenced to the Jeffersonville reformatory for one to three years. Accomplice Frank Brown also pleaded guilty and received the same sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Charles Thorn
Lake Shore
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Frank Brown
Thorn
Jeffersonville
Local Names Appearing in Elkhart-Goshen Records
A list shows Lloyd M. Conrad 21 and Bessie M. Haynes 21 of Elkhart with parents consent, George Arris Miller 24 of Goshen and Myrtle M. Trump 20 of Goshen, Harman F. Stultz 24 of Elkhart and Catherine Swinehart 19, Robt. L. Slusser of Elkhart, Lizzie Knowton 31 of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd M. Conrad
Elkhart
Bessie M. Haynes
George Arris. Miller
Goshen
Myrtle M. Trump
Harman F. Stultz
Catherine Swinehart
Robt. L. Slusser
Asi Elkhart
Lizzie Knowton
Lake Shore Employee Garnisheed Case In Harbor Court
M Shookman filed a garnishment claim of 27 against E J Hatfield in Justice Whisler's court against the Lake Shore Company. T J Woodard, a Elkhart money lender, presented an assignment of pay from Hatfield. The court took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
M. Shookman
E. J. Hatfield
Justice Whisler
Lake Shore ‘Company
Elkhart
Hatfield
Powell Divorce Suit Filed in Elkhart
Ina Powell files for divorce from Fred Powell in Elkhart. Attorney Arthur Darling represents the plaintiff.
Osceola Will Hearing Set for Two O'clock Wednesday
Court notice from Osceola names Richard of Plymouth Maude Claude and family at home. Will hearing scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the M E church in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Osceola
Herlain
Plymouth
Maude
Claude
Th ‘Amily
The
M. E
Rioting in Chicago Over Meat Wagon Deliveries
Chicago workers’ stock yards drivers strike sparks riots as wagons move uptown with meat. Police escort grows to 100, clashes occur in downtown and near a major department store. Crowd of about 10 000 jeers as meat deliveries succeed and wagons return to yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana Health Board Stops Quarantine Plan for Indiana
In Louisville the Kentucky health board postponed quarantine for ten days after hearing Indiana officials explain the smallpox situation. Indiana reported all Ohio river counties except Spencer are under control and pledged that state authorities will ensure proper measures in every county. Attorney General Taylor’s opinion was submitted, asserting Indiana’s power to compel county boards to act against the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Kentucky Health Board
Indiana
Indiana Health Board
Louisville
Indiana Board
Ohio River
Spencer
Kentucky Board
Taylor
State of Indiana Board
Valuable colt shot after being struck by locomotive
Danza H. Hotchkin reported a 3 year old colt missing from Wolf's addition. The animal wandered to the Elkhart and Western tracks near the Indiana Buggy Co. factory where a locomotive struck it. An officer then shot the animal to end its suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danza H. Hotchkin
Wolf
Elkhart & Western
Indiana Buggy Co
Miller
Real estate transfers in Elkhart and Locke listings
J. E. Schrock to Barbara Hashland in Locke for 725. Isaac Peterson and others to S. A. Angstrom lot in Elkhart for 1. S. A. Angstrom to W. H. Mann lot in Elkhart for 50. Harriet L. Moore to R. L. Slusser lot in Elkhart for 150. Israel Cripe to B. W. Ganger and others land in Elkhart for 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Schrock
Barbara Hashland
Locke
Isaac Peterson
Platform Adopted Nominates State Ticket in Indianapolis
Senator Stillwell is named for Attorney General and Schoonover for Secretary of State at a Indianapolis convention held June 4. Hon. John W. Kern chaired. platform denounces trusts Dingley tariff and Philippines policy while endorsing labor rights and elected senators by popular vote. The ticket includes Riggs auditor Herff treasurer Howard supreme court judge with superintendent vote underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
J. W. Nusbaum
Auburn
James W. Fortune
Kern
B. F. Shively
Committee On
America
Philippines
United States
Republican Party
Kentucky
Schoonover
Stillwell
Riggs
Herff
Howard
Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Sears Gardner on Trial in Court Case Hearing
The trial focuses on the reputation and credibility of the prosecuting witness as key testimony is introduced. Jurors hear arguments over the witness's character and how it may affect the case.
Local hunter ends rattlesnake upshot on Riverside
Robert Winslow started the snake season by killing a 27 year old rattler on Riverside Monday afternoon while out driving. The reptile was prettily spotted and possessed seven rattles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Winslow
Riverside
World’s Fair transportation building and state housing plans
The World's Fair site will feature four miles of railway tracks for top rolling stock and 270000 square feet of space for wagons carriages and autos. Forest Park will host 200 acres for state buildings including Missouri Texas Arkansas Illinois Iowa Kansas West Virginia and Wisconsin south of the main group near government and art palaces. Consuls abroad report on fair progress as Ohio funds 75000 for state representation while 300 railway men tour the terminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Park
Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
West Virginia
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Archer
Ohio
United States
Mexico
Dred. Oe
Ssaneie
Trial underway in Goshen over alleged assault by Sears Gardner
Wednesday’s Daily reports the Sears Gardner case in the circuit court with a 12 member jury. Defense sought to justify the attack by claiming Dodge insulted Gardner. Medical witnesses testified to Dodge’s good name while the jury did not reach a verdict by 3:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Gardner
Goshen
Hank Dodge
Circuit Court
Daniel Effert
Locke Township
Albert W. Butler
Milton A. Weaver
Jackson
Jacob B. Cordwell
Amos C. Heath
Aaron Martin
Clinton
Henry Butt
Bruce Freeland
Middlebury
Walter Brown
John W. Fieldhouse
John M. Minnich
John McNaughton
City Attorney Resigns and School Board Seat Decided
The city council accepted City Attorney J. V. Maier's resignation and chose D. J. Troyer as interim until September. The council unanimously elected Frank Kelly to succeed Dr. Del Miller on the school board following Butterfield's motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Maier
del. Miller
Frank Kelly
Owas
Butterfield
Foreclosure of Mechanic’s Lien Involving Named Parties
The notice lists Foreclosure action on a mechanic’s lien involving parties including Perry Le Turner Byron Frey Frank B Godfrey James R Duncan and Joseph Harriet E Douglas. It notes legal steps and likely court involvement without detailing dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonsente
Perry le “Turner
Byron
Frey
Frank
B. ‘Godfrey
James
R. Duncan
Joseph
Harriet E. Douglas
Real Estate Transfers In Elkhart and Concord
Transfers show multiple Elkhart lots and Concord land changing hands. Notable deeds include W Herrick to Fieldhouse for 350 dollars, Fieldhouse to Jessup for 500, and Fieldhouse to Reynolds for 800. Other transfers involve Mary Rinehart and Mollie Rough with various sums.
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W. Herrick
J. W. Fieldhouse
Elkhart
F. Shaffer
J .W. Fieldhouse
B.C. Jessup
Mary Rinehart
E. G. Reynolds
Wm. Herrick
Mollie Rough
J. E. Garberick
Concord
Pauline Magnus
H. Bell Miller
A J. Allison
M. G. Waters
Strikes Expand in Wilkesbarre as Non-Union Workers Arrive
Mitch ell reports the strike is nearly complete as additional firemen engineers and pumpmen join the effort. Non-union workers continue arriving across the anthracite region amid no violence so far. Local operators say pumps are active and ready to handle floods. May Vote Money For Kitchener in London faces tax decisions as Hicks Beach plans to retain income and corn taxes. The king’s message urges a 56 000 pound grant to Lord Kitchener while the Irish party vows opposition. Herbert appointed ambassador to the United States confirmed. he has an American wife, daughter of Richard Wilson of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Kitchener
London
House of Commons
Hicks Beach
Lord Kitchener
Kitchener Grant
Lord Chamberlain
State Department
Michael Herbert
Herbert
Richard Wilson
New York
Businessmen urge Roosevelt to intervene in coal strike
New York businessmen on June 4 asked the president to stop the coal strike. A meeting of the New York Board of Trade Transportation adopted resolutions urging Roosevelt to appoint a commissioner to investigate the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
New York
Roosevelt
New York Board of Trade Transportation
Ard Patrick Wins Derby to Warm Royal Reception
England's great annual turf event was run in London with the king and royal family in attendance. J Gubbins Ard Patrick ridden by Skeets Martin defeated favorites including Seivers' Sceptre which was unplaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
J. Gubbin
Ard Patrick
Skeets” Martin
Seivers
Sceptre
Beef Packers Enjoined Under Dunnell Antitrust Law
Albany June 4 Justice Chester of the supreme court granted a permanent injunction restraining beef packers of the west from further business in this state in violation of the Dunnell anti trust law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Chester
Supreme Court
West
Wreck of Missing Steamer Ca Morta Found
The missing British steamer Camorta is found with 650 passengers and 90 crew believed lost after a cyclone on May 6 near Rangoon. Authorities confirm all aboard perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangoon
India
South American Volcano Erupts Killing 75 in Chaco
London June 4 The Reuter news agency reports 75 persons killed by a volcanic eruption in the Chaco district of South America. Two villages were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter News Agency
mMran
Chaco
South America
King Edward Elevates Kitchener to Viscount Title
King Edward grants Lord Kitchener a viscountcy in a June 4 proclamation, elevating the well known British field marshal. The creation adds the title Viscount Kitchener of London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener, Coost
London
Edward
Lord Kitchener
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Jimmy Guyer
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Hank
Will
Secretary of State
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Mien
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