Old Resident Dead End Came While He Was at His Offices
Samuel E. Barney aged 68 a longtime Elkhart leader died at about nine this morning of rheumatism of the heart in his South Main Street office. He had been ill several days and was transported to the Park home. Born in December 1832 in Birmingham Ohio he worked in Cairo and Kendallville before moving to Elkhart in 1866. He built a store then moved into insurance and owned the Barney driving park. Survived by wife brothers and four sons Carl Wade Hugh and Ted. Funeral arrangements planned later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel E. Barney
Elkhart
Barney Block
South Main Street
Barney
Bowman
Mr. Barney
Birmingham
Ohio
Cairo
Ill
Mound City
Illinois Central
Kendallville
William and
George Barney
Ligonier
Hon
George T
William Barney
Carl
Wade
Hugh
Ted
Park
Romance Sparks Between Rampart City and South Bend Girls
The Andersonians in Alaska sent letters dated April 3 to Lynn R. Smith known in Anderson and Newcastle. A batch of Staley Manufacturing shirts from South Bend yielded ten women’s names, hinting at employer correspondence. Miners plan replies, sending ten letters from local men and a $2.50 jackpot for the first returned reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Andersonians
Alaska
Lynn R. Smith
Anderson
Newcastle
Rampart City
Mr. Smith
Staley Manufacturing Company
Benton township scandal tied to death of Miss Hapner
The Benton township case surrounding Della Hapner's death remains the era’s main topic in the southeast county. Her father and friends demand an investigation and punishment for the guilty, while Ott homestead residents and Juday may hold key information. Authorities report evidence suggesting progress and possible confessions, with three parties partly implicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Township
Della Hapner
Frederick M Hapner
Miss Hapner
Ott
Solomon Creek
Fairmount Bridge Contractor Attempts Suicide in Hotel Room
W. E Wright of Fairmount Indiana a bridge contractor attempted death by own action in his Goshen hotel room by taking chloroform after a day of heavy drinking He had previously attempted suicide in Kentucky last week and was saved in time by discovery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E Wright
Fairmount
Ind
Goshen
Hascall
Kentucky
Simonton v Brumbaugh Appeal to Circuit Court
The case Simonton versus Brumbaugh has been appealed from Justice Brumbaugh's court to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonton
Power Company Delays Gear Arrival at Site
The St. Joe and Elkhart Power Co has not yet received pile drivers steam hammers portable engines and jib cranes shipped from Danielson Conn over a week ago. A hydraulic and mechanical engineer is on site reviewing the material as work has begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe & Elkhart Power Co
Danielson
Conn
Company plans rapid ram construction in Chicago area
Agents in Chicago buy machinery for immediate start. Upon arrival of engines and drivers a large force will be employed to push the work with speed. The company intends to complete the ram this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brill Expected to Face Indictment for Attempted Murder
Lawyers for Joseph W Brill anticipate at least one true bill from a LaPorte grand jury charging attempted murder of E E Wier. Brill, a Cleveland man, may be arrested on a warrant and arraigned Friday morning. He will plead not guilty and his attorneys may move to quash the indictment. If quashed an early trial would be sought. Names of indicted parties remain undisclosed until proper time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Brill
LaPorte
E. E. Wier
Cleveland
Chicago
Train Strikes Wagon Near Niles Kills Woman
Big Four passenger No. 24 left here at 4 50 PM struck a wagon two miles south of Niles at 5 30 PM yesterday killing Miss Ethel Whipper. Her brothers Robert and Charles Whipple were seriously hurt and may be crippled for life. One horse died instantly. The trio lived in Cass county. The train was late and going faster than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Niles
Ethel Whipper
Robert
Charles Whipple
Cass County
Adamsville Society News Briefs Report Weather and Illness
Inclement weather prevented the usual young people's meeting Sunday evening. The school closed Monday due to scarlatina in the village. Manning Rogers improved the interior of his house. Mrs. Fred Warner remains on the sick list. Maud Rhodes of Vandalia visits Mr. Redding and family. James Boyer and son reopen their meat market for summer. John Mengel returned home from Windsor. his wife is sick. Fanny Dihong of Elkhart visits her sister, Mrs. Gery Ross. Nora Williams stays with her sister, Mrs. Chas Mattix in Cassopolis. Mrs. Tracy Cleveland visits her daughter, Mrs. Emanuel ck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarlatina
Manning Rogers
Fred Warner Istill
Maud Rhodes
Vandalia
Redding
James Boyer
John Mengel
Windsor
Fanny Dihong
Elkhart
Gery Ross
Nora Williams
Chas. Mattix
Cassopolis
Tracy Cleveland
Emanuel Ck
Divorce Case Filed for Hattie Cooper Against Albert Cooper
Hattie B. Cooper sues for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment by husband Albert R. Cooper married November 1 1899 and separated May 9 1901. She seeks divorce and restoration of maiden name Hattie Belle Muzzey. filing by Hile and Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie B. Cooper
Albert R. Cooper
Hattie Belle Muzzey
Hile & Baker
Woman Burns Face With Carbolic Acid Mistake
Mrs E Confer of Goshen bathed her face in carbolic acid, mistaking it for a face wash, and suffers severe agony with risk of lasting disfigurement.
Luetgert's Son Fined for Brutal Attack in Honolulu
Arnold C. Luetgert, son of Adolph Luetgert the Chicago sausage maker convicted of murder, was fined in Honolulu police court for a brutal assault on Pearl Andrews and another woman last night. He entered their home and beat both victims, throwing them against walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luetgert
Honolulu
Arnold C. Luetgert
Adolph L. Luetgert
Chicago
Pearl Andrews
Candy Cathartic Ad Drops Constrain Catheters
Vintage ad touts Cascarets as a remedy for constipation with a money back offer if CCC fail. Ends with price 100,25c and a druggist refund promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.C
Crozier Rumored as Successor to Chief of Ordnance
A rumor from Washington on June 3 suggests Captain William Crozier of the Ordnance Department may be chosen to succeed General B ton as chief of ordnance upon the retirement of that officer in the fall.
Tragic Fire Burned Mrs Bickel to Death in Elkhart
A devastating turpentine flare at Goshen Avenue home left Mrs. Bickel fatally burned and her children injured. Arch ie Bickel and a ten year old sister suffered burns to hands and arms while a two year old child escaped with head and face burns. Mrs. Bickel died shortly before noon after hours of agony as clinicians fought to save her. The family moved recently from St Joseph Street to Goshen Avenue. Funeral set for Sunday at Castle U B Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Benjamin Bickel
Goshen Avenue
Anthony Coley
Lewis Keith
Archie Bickel
Castle U. B
Parrett
Money Order Payment Rules Tightened for Post Offices
Future rules bar postmasters from cashing money orders payable at other offices unless drawn in error. Departmental orders will replace original erroneous orders issued by paying Masters. If an order drawn on Chicago or New York is clearly in error and the payer resides in Chicago Ill, it may be cashed at that office and returned to the department for re issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
N. Y
Department
Midlbury Street paving bids spark council decision
A council committee rejected W L Moran's bid for Middlebury Street paving due to an uncertified check and missing completion date. Moran had the lowest quote at 3.85 per front foot, but contracts were awarded to the next lowest bidder after disqualification. Frontage totals 7,740 feet for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury Street
W. L. Moran
Moran
Entra Avenue
John, W
Bids Show Moran Preference For Frontage Paving
The contract for paving frontage on Middlebury Street totals differ by Moran and Moelinger bids. Moran's bid at $4.14 per front foot equals $29,311.20 while Moelinger's at $4.28 per front foot reaches $30,302.40, Moran favored by $991.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Middlebury Street
Moellinger & ‘Co
John W. L. Moran
McFiney Returns to Elkhart After Twenty Years
Joseph McFiney of Kansas City Missouri visits Elkhart on his first return since leaving twenty years earlier. formerly with C. G. Conn he has since become wealthy as a dealer in produce and mining stock en route to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McFiney
Kansas City
New York
Mr. McFiney
Elkhart
C. G. Conn
Bristol liveryman Richard Sherwin dies after assault
Richard Sherwin, a Bristol livery man, died last night after an assault by Harry Wilson. Wilson is jailed and the grand jury has been convened to probe the death and the Benton scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sherwin
Bristol
Harry Wilson
Wilson
Grand
Benton
Missing Bristol mill worker feared to have drowned
Washington Reninger a 48 year old workman at J A Carmien’s mill in Bristol disappeared Wednesday after arriving with his dinner pail and not reporting to work. A large search found tracks to the river then north across fields toward Christiana creek. Bloodhounds may be used if not found tonight. he is described as tall, slender, with light hair, wearing a dark coat blue overalls and a straw hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Reninger
J. A. Carmien
Bristol
George Weippert
Reininger
Henderson
Elkhart
Christiana Creek
Carl Weippert
Ligonier
Reninger
Lucky Escape As Boy Grabs Live Wire
James Hendershott fourteen lives at 902 Indiana avenue barely survived after grasping a dangling live wire at Lafayette and Tenth streets. A 2000 volt current burned his first finger and seared his hand. he freed himself with a lucky kick. Officials watched the scene until repairs were made to prevent another incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hendershott
Indiana Avenue
Lafayette
Tenth Streets
Supt
Silvers
Sanford
Shumway Town Runs on Brick Sidewalks and Saloon
In Shumway Illinois the single saloon holder pays 700 dollars for exclusive drink rights. The town with about 150 residents has over two miles of brick sidewalks funded by fines. Officials work for free. aldermen serve as police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway
Shelby County
Pane
Illinois
Smallpox Quarantine Established After New City Case
A new smallpox case at Adam Yoder's Lake Shore foundry home triggers strict quarantine. Yoder, two boarders, and two children under care, all vaccinated previously, with neighbors warned as health officials confirm diagnosis. News notes prior skepticism and calls for pest house and retension ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Yoder
Lake Shore
Mason Street
Lockwood
Hoppingarner
Board of Health
E. E. Ash
Goshen
Elkhart
Elliott Whiteman
Myron Christopher
Fourth Ward
Yoder
Three I's Consider Chicago Link South Bend to Detroit and Toledo
The Indiana Illinois and Iowa road known as the Three I's plans a Chicago connection from South Bend and extensions toward Detroit or Toledo or both. Financing is said to be internal with strong owners, and construction could begin soon. The line expansions would total over 500 miles, linking east and west, with current stock and bond obligations totaling 6 million and 4.5 million respectively and last year’s earnings about 6 percent with a 4 percent dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Indiana
South Bend
Streator
East Clinton
St. Joseph
Detroit
Toledo
Chicago
Fter
Transfers filed in Elkhart real estate deals
Real estate transfers show six mortgages and three releases with transfers among Catherine Newman Charlotte VanTilberg Hikhart Improvement Co A R Beardsley Herman Borneman and Anna E Swartsbaugh. Transactions cover lots in Elkhart Goshen with values from 20 to 750 dollars recorded by Recorder Peddycorda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddycorda
Catherine Newman
Charlotte VanTilberg
Eikhart
Charlotte Vantilburge
Catharine Newman
Elkhart
Hikhart Improvement Co
A. R. Beardsley
A.R. Beardsley
Herman Borneman
Anna E. Swartsbaugh
B. F. Deahl
Goshen
Inquest Held On Bristol Assault Victim Richard Sherwin
Coroner Hisenbeiss conducted an inquest in Bristol into the death of Richard Sherwin after an assault by Harry Wilson. Post mortem showed a fractured skull at the left temple and a blood clot on the right brain. The coroner plans to travel to Goshen tomorrow for further examination of Della Hapner, daughter of Frederick Hapner of Benton township, seeking new developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisenbeiss
Bristol
Richard Sherwin
Harry Wilson
Goshen
Della Hapner
Frederick Hapner
Benton Township
Hoosier Knights Face Michigan Fish Law Enforcement
Michigan authorities rigorously enforce state fish laws, impacting Hoosier knights and their fishing activities across borders. The crackdown reflects tighter compliance measures and potential penalties for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Hoosier Knights of the
Dr Chase's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Chase's Ointment as the sole effective treatment for scald head itching skin diseases in children and eczema. It claims rapid relief from itching and complete cures, with testimonials from Detroit residents praising its effects and suggesting continued use for family health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Fishing at Heater Lake Presses Fifty Anglers Rumor
A brief note describes anglers at Heater Lake, a lake under 100 acres, with about thirty five men fishing simultaneously. The account hints at scarce fish and a challenging season for a good string of catches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Heater
Brill Indicted on Assault for Murder Attempt in Weir Case
Cleveland man Joseph W. Brill was arrested in LaPorte on a grand jury bill accusing him of assault with intent to murder Ellsworth B. Weir. After an initial indictment failure he was freed on $10,000 bail, then reduced to $5,060 which was posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Brill
Cleveland
LaPorte
Chicago
Wells
Ellsworth B. Weir
Brill
Richter
Reninger Found Safe by LaPorte Neighbor
Washington Reninger, a Bristol resident who wandered off last Wednesday in a demented condition, was found this morning by Milton Fedder of LaPorte. Fedder found him in a field and Reninger remains sane but claims to have been mesmerized. A Bristol constable will retrieve him this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Reninger
Bristol
Milton Fedders
LaPorte
Fedder
Reninger
Friends Seek Pardon for Simon Fice in Arson Case
Friends of Simon Fice petition for a pardon as he serves a sixteen year term in Jackson State Prison for arson. The offense occurred six years ago when he set fire to large warehouses in Dowagiac Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Fice
Michigan State
Jackson
Dowagiac
Mich
Mennonite Publishing Co Directors Hold Annual Meeting
The directors of the Mennonite Publishing Co. met this week and reported no material changes in management. The business will be conducted as heretofore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennonite Publishing Co
Lechlitner Divorce Filing Names Ru bern Lechlitner
Ora May Lechlitner has filed for divorce from Ru bern Lechlitner citing cruel treatment and other causes. The couple married in March 1886 and separated in December 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora May Lechlitner
Rubern Lechlitner
Pastor Accepts Sabetha Congregational Post
The Rev. F. E. Knopf, of Michigan City formerly of Elkhart, has accepted the pastorate of the Congregational church at Sabetha Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Knopf
Michigan City
Elkhart
Congregational Church
Sabetha, Kas
Navy weighs abandoning broadside torpedoes in battleships
The Navy Department is studying the value of dropping submerged broadside torpedoes from new battleships and armored cruisers. Two tubes were planned per ship, but the Board of Construction weighs removing them to save space and costs between $30,000 and $40,000 per installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Board of Construction
Amusement Boxer Stirs Audiences In Encore Nuisance
The Minneapolis Journal notes Walter Damrosch’s encore nuisance has increased audience size by a half, calling the figure an amusement boxer and reflecting on his performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Damrosch
Minneapolis Journal
Baby Eczema Relief Claim From Dr Ee Ointment
Buffalo New York resident Mr F S Rose reports his baby boy suffered eczema and pain until using Dr Ee Ointment. He states a few applications stopped the itching and healed the sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Rose
Nixteenth Street
Buffalo, N. Y
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Supreme Court
W. GC. Clark
Chas.sl. Carr
Elkhart C. C
Juddan J
Monster Engines For
Power Company
Adamsville News
W L. Moran
Sherwin
Boy
A. Sensenic
Wakarusa
Amos Nusbaum
Nusbaum
Charles Stewart
J. H. Grant
Joseph Campas
Kansas
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