Wickham Escapes From Elkhart Stone Yard Jail
Hiram Wickham a nine months sentence burglar escaped from the Elkhart stone yard jail by crawling through a window into the alley. Guards pursued him toward Prat street but he vanished. Earlier attempts and a related escape involved companion Homer Patterson and other inmates. Police warned of a desperate man and tightened windows as officials blamed neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Wickham
Hoaglani
Truth
Wickham
la Frhae
Wickhben
Stein
Stone Yard
Prat Street
Braden
Milier
Garring
Homer Patterson
Middlebury
Elkhart
Joliet
Ill
Patterson
Hoagland
Hin
Lega
Willie Wood
Heagland
Bristol
Wickhan
Simple carpet moth banishment mix proposed
An article describes a home remedy for carpet pests. It prescribes an alum solution with chloride of zinc and galts, mixed with water, stood overnight, then diluted and sprinkled along the carpet edge about a foot from the wall.
Real Estate Transfers in Benton Singles
Valentine Stiver and others transfer to Alonzo Sal Jess a lot in Benton for 20 dollars. Thomas Graham transfers to Orrin and Mary Wysong a lot in Benton for 3350 dollars. A stray phrase mentions a cure for indigestion and a regulatory claim, but lacks clear context or relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Stiver Et al
Alonzo Sal- Jess
Benton
Thomas Graham
Orrin and
Mary Wysong
Terrible Injury From Ferocious Horse Attack
Fred Beyea of Oakland avenue suffered a severe facial injury when a horse bite tore his lower lip and split the upper lip during a blacksmith shop visit. He was knocked down and narrowly escaped being trampled. Dr. Short attended the wounds with hope of preventing blood poisoning. disfigurement is certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beyea
Oakland Avenue
Fred
Rons Sdray
Dr. Short
Go to Prison Monahan and Pettit Sentenced
John Monahan and Harry Pettit were sentenced by Judge Wilson to one to three years in Jeffersonville reformatory after pleading guilty to stealing garden hose and selling it to a second-hand dealer. Prosecutor Sims noted this was Micraban's third court appearance and urged reform. Officers captured them at the Brown second-hand store as they admitted being drunk and said the hose was given by two hoboes. Monahan has a troubled police record while Pettit's conduct is blamed on bad associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Monshan
Harry Pettit
Goshen
Wilson
Trom
Jeffersonville
Sims
Micraban
Monahan
Pettit
Brown
Blake
Lone Highwayman Holds Up Near Dunlaps
Friday June 1 report of a lone highwayman near Dunlaps who seized Mr. Method at gunpoint while driving hay toward the county seat. The alert driver spurred his team and escaped with the $100 or more in cash. the robber disappeared, leaving Method unharmed beside the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Method
Goshen
William
Duonlaps
Bold burglars loot Bullock and Keene homes in city spree
A thief entered Li M Bullock s residence by a raised window taking 12 million sirset money three guc hings and a lady s watch while another nearby break in at 105 Howland Ave yielded silverware and kid gloves. Police detained hoboes then released them and continue to watch railroad yards for a gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li. M. Bullock
Thomas Keene
Howland Avenue
Big Four
Grace Davis Sentenced to Reformatory for Girls
Grace Davis, repeatedly brought before the court after arrest, told her story in Elkhart Tuesday night. After a wandering path from Michigan to Adrian, she was sent to the reform school for girls until she reaches 21 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Davis
Elkhart
Michigan
Adrian
Reformatory
Wagner Brothers Acquitted In Dollar Theft Case
The State versus Milton and Jesse Wagner of Wakarusa ended with a not guilty verdict after about an hour jury deliberation. Philip Gordon testified to the defendants’ honesty and lack of enmity in the prosecution, with Gordon noting his trust in large sums of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Milton
Jesse Wagner
Wakarusa
Philip Gordon
Milton Wagner
Montgomery Faces Trial for Practicing Medicine Without License
Dr. Thomas Montgomery was arrested as his attorney Vernon Van Freet challenged the indictment. The court sustained the quash motion but then held the defendant for trial after James S. Dodge and the prosecutor requested time to file an affidavit and information.
The Nation and County Graduates Parade Goshen Meeting
The district reports Jackson township leading with fourteen graduates followed by Union with thirteen and Elkhart eleven. Middlebury brings up the rear with two as Goshen hosts the June 16 exercises with ninety plus total graduates. A long list names graduates by township including Jackson Union Concord Benton Harrison Clinton Cleveland Bargo Olive Jefferson Locke Middlebury York Olive and Jefferson. Crop Conditions in Southern Michigan show wheat near failure with many salesman withdrawn while hay and oats suffer though recent rains help oats and cherries look like a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Union
Elkhart Township
Middlebury
Goshen
Hills
Michigan
Gronk Divorces Suit Seeks Custody and Alimony
Carrie A. Cronk by North and Zigler files for divorce from Myron A. Cronk. She seeks custody of two children aged sixteen and fourteen, annual maintenance of 100 dollars, and alimony of 1000 dollars. Married in 1880, separated last November. Grounds include habitual drunkenness cruelty inhuman treatment and failure to provide.
Thieves Strike Bronson Trader's Stock
John Blass of Bronson Michigan recently bought Enos Meyers grocery stock in Northeast Hikhart and prepared it for shipment. This morning Charles Dotson, owner of the building, found the rear door forced from its hinges. Four dollars in the drawer were stolen and some goods may be missing. The theft was likely committed by tramps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blass
Bronson
Mich
Enos Meyers
Hikhart
Charles Dotson
Martin Family Reunion At John Martin Home
A Martin family reunion gathered yesterday at John Martin's home north of the city. Five brothers and two sisters attended with younger generations present. Photos were taken by Boice of this city and out of town guests included Charles Martin and son of Kilburn Nebraska and Jacob Martin his wife and son of Huntsville Alabama.
Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Coughs
An advertisement from Houseworth Bros promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cure for stubborn coughs from lagrippe or heavy cold, claiming it strengthens the lungs and leaves them sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Census Takers Begin Work Amid Tax Myths
Census takers are visiting households while residents are wary of tax divulging rumors. Officials emphasize no tax information is collected and warn of a five dollar fine for tax disclosure by census workers. The piece notes Shipshewana reports population growth and a Benton area farmer, James Dann, was injured in a Go shen runaway interurban car incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Jake Corneil
Goshen
James Dann
Benton
Hart
Forty Baptized at Pleasant Hill in Noble County
Forty people were baptized last Sunday at Pleasant Hill in Noble county. Rev. G. R. Hammond of Wikhart conducted the ceremony before about twelve hundred witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Thoupe
M. G. Rnenbottom
Pleasant Hill
Noble County
G. R. Hammond
Wikhart
Burglary Strikes Goshen Home of Joan F Scous
Thieves forced entry last night at the Goshen residence of Joan F Scous, making off with 39 dollars in cash a 50 dollar gold watch and checks totaling 10 dollars. No clues point to the suspects. In Clinton township 87 year old Joseph Sutsman endured two nights outdoors during a fishing expedition. Mr Stateman is described as hale and hearty for his advanced years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Joan F.scous
Joseph Sutsman
Clinton Township
Mr. Stateman
New Discovery For Blood Poisoning by Dr Warneir
Dr C D Warneirs compound of seven curls promoted as a great cancer remedy for all skin and blood diseases. The ad claims action on contact and secondary or hereditary issues and urges readers to seek treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Warneir
Horse Thief Caught After Bold Daylight Robbery
A constable’s rig was stolen in broad daylight near Main and High streets. Officer Kurz pursued and captured the suspect near the Michigan line. The man, identified as Edward Collings, was linked to prior horse thefts and claimed to be the same offender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
Line of Michigan
Main
High Streets
Cig
O.eu
Liewlohigan
Offier Kurz
Capluret
Michizgen
Kurz
Kurtz
R.er Bs Sue m4Do
DbuQuie &T
Edward Collings
Supt
Braden
Collings
Bas Itttia
Bejs
Mikbart
Michigan
Collins
Hibbart
O. G. Oronn
Ten-year-old Rue Kush Sentenced to Four Months Jail
Elkport boy described as incorrigible was sent to Goshen by Judge Wilson for four months. The mother sought reform school placement, but the judge ordered jail time and will reassess the case after the sentence ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue E. Kush
Elkport
Goshen
Reform School
Wilson
Heal Estate Transfers and Probate Admitted
Edwin 8 Willard and wife transfer to Josiah W Kronk a lot in Eikhart valued at 3500. Charles A Shantz and wife transfer to Lewis Kap 97 acres in Concord. George F Foltz and wife transfer to George Ball and wife land owned by son Bango for 4293.50. Catherine Luke et al transfer to B EF Hattel and wife a lot in Eikhart for 1000. Melancthany Miller and wife transfer to Arthur Miller 40 aiw York. The will of Nettie Martin, deceased, admitted to probate leaving Roscoe Martin 10 and the remainder to the United Brethren church endowment. Goshen Veneer works to move to Saginaw Michigan. B Mouser, druggist at Chetopas Ebangas, touts Dr Oldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as best sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heal
Edwin
Willard
Josiah W. Kronk
Eikhart
Charles A. Shantz
Lewis Kap
Concord
George F. Foltz
George Ball
Catherine Luke Etal
EF Hattel
Melancthany Miller
Arthur Miller
Aiw
York
Nettie Martin
Roscoe Martin
Missionary Board
The
United Brethren Church In Christ
Probable murder of Lake Shore engineer Andrew Didder near White Pigeon
Andrew Didder a well known Lake Shore engineer in railroad circles died last night at White Pigeon where his family resides. He vanished while fishing near the city and a search found his hat coat fishing pole and a bottle on the race bank. His body was recovered in two feet of water near the fishing spot with mystery surrounding the death and no clear motive for suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Didder
Lake Shore
White Pigeon
Didder
Elkhart Boys Sentenced To Reformatory For Hose Theft
Harry Pettit and John Monahan were sent to the Jeffersonville reformatory for one to three years after pleading guilty to stealing garden hose. Pettit’s sister attempted to intervene, but court moved ahead. Favors say Pettit and Newton Csehran clashed in jail over copper wire theft, with trial pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pettit
John Monahan
Elkhart
Jeffersonville
Pettit
Goshen
Pettis
Newton Csehran
Ocehren
Elkhart Boy Finds Wallet Tied to Local Robbery
Bert Stalker and a companion find a wallet along the Lake Shore track near the old culvert. The wallet belonged to John F. Sevatt, robbed of 35 pounds and a $50 gold watch. Tramps suspected after burglars hit the Bullock residence, items including money and rings disappeared. Deputy Sheriff Chatten and Mr. Scott are investigating and recovering property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Stalker
Wagner Avenue
Lake Shore
Polise
Supt
Braden
John F. Sevatt
Goshen
Scott
Marion Street
Puid
Chatten
Mr. Scott
Poor Expense Depreased and Local Notices
Poor expense for the quarter ending May 31 1899 was 1317 35 and for 1900 was 413 35 a decrease of 904. Supt Braden notes that experience is a great teacher and credits the drop in expense. Lightning Road Agent Gone Wrong deputy sheriff Burns seeks A J Gray Lightning rod agent linked to many swindles in Napoleon county. Jonas Christopher guardian of Ira Christopher reports sale of real estate to J Frederica and William Klein for 3207 cash. sale and deed approved. Michigan berry season opens with anticipated harvest and potential low prices. Wakaroos party reports seven teat clover and seven year locusts seven year itch claim. David Deorock named guardian of Noah Sereneman s minor heirs. Bond 800. Claude Lee and Maude Wickham wed in York township. Hiram Pontias named guardian of Mary Straub s minor heirs. Bond 2400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollissoweitzer
Sweitzer
Braden
T. J. Burns
Napoleon County
Mioch
A. J. Gray
Jonas Christopher
Ira Christopher
David B. Waver
J. Frederica
William Klein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Viccius Horse
Lone Highwayman
Mr.method
Keene
Bullock
Elkhhert County
Elehart E. B. Croop
James Croop
Arthur E. Eckelbarger
William Holtziinger
Hari Castetter
Laura Domer
Miezie Ridenour
Nellie Fi
MecCollough
Adak Smoker
Masbelle McConaughy
Irvin FB. Gorsuch
Washington
Katia Leatherman
Eien Kriler
Bjith N. Packer
Jennie Sunger
Howard H. Menges
Berle Nicholson
Raymond C. Floyd
William R. Barbour
James M. Cathcart
Bert F. Leist
Chester McDonald
Clara Shulmiar
Foy] E. Comer
Claud Comer
Daniel W. Rice
Arthur V. Shultz
Orpha Shue
Elizabeth A. Builerd
Jennie M. Bahllard
Lula van Scots
Harrison
Maude Stutsman
aArvilla
Mary Wels
Myrtie Johnson
Howard A. Leonard
Eulah May Stom
Chalmer Shellenberger
Oleo Shellanberger
Carl Sherwin
Jefferson, John J. Trainor
Woody G. Morse
Charles Morse
Earnest OC
Mehl, Jamuel D. Geisinger
Shipshewana
Iron Horse
Beistor
Cass Co
Saginaw, Michigan
B. F. Mouser
Chetopas
Ebangas
Pettit and
John Scott
Goshen Residence
David Deorock
Noah Srenneman
Claude Lee
Maude Wickham
York Township
Hiram Pontias
Mary Straub
Bond
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