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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
2
The Goshen court news reports Sears Gardner found guilty of assault on Attorney H. C. Dodge. The jury set a fine of one dollar plus costs, totaling 51.80, which Gardner paid immediately. Also noted, William McDowell, 73, died suddenly of heart disease at his home.
Levi Brown of South Bend faces circuit court trial on a charge of stealing chickens from farmer Jessup in Jefferson township. Brown is described as colored in court records. The case centers on alleged poultry theft from the local farm.
Three cases brought by David D. Bechtel against Louis F. Shank Harley B. Shank and Josephine Shank have been compromised with a full settlement. The first suit involved a $1,000 note with Harley B. Shank and Josephine Shank as sureties. The other two suits alleged re conveyance of real estate to dodge payment. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Shank is believed to be in Illinois.
Judson B. Martin and others sue the Monolith Cement Co of Bristol on an unsettled account. The case seeks damages and settlement of the financial dispute arising from business dealings between the parties.
Marriage licenses have been issued to William H. Field of Bristol aged 31 and Mabel A. Kauffman of Elkhart aged 25. Also licensed were Raymond G. Burlingame of Hartford Michigan aged 22 with Margaret W. Rossiter of Elkhart aged 22. Rounding out the list are Robert D. Bryden of Alamogordo New Mexico aged 22 and Lulu B. Lemon of Goshen aged 19.
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Mertie Marie Boyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen P Boyer to Joseph Pearson of Evanston Illinois. The ceremony will be held Wednesday evening June 18 at the bride’s parents home.
The marriage of Miss Emma Belle Murray formerly Mrs Guy Kessler to Gen A S Piatt of West Liberty Ohio was announced. The ceremony occurred Thursday afternoon at the groom's home. Mrs Piatt is the Murray family's North Side daughter. Piatt, a prominent attorney and state politician, was a governor candidate at the last state convention.
The will of the late David C Ullery probated disposing of an estate valued at 40000 with bequests to relatives. The remainder is placed in trust and the interest paid to trustees of the City Brethren church in South Bend. Elder Ullery opposed organ use and organized the City Brethren church after seceding from his country church.
Mrs Elizabeth Birner aged 78 died at 2 10 am Wednesday morning after a week long illness from a malignant growth of the liver. She resided with her husband Wolf Birner at 410 La Porte avenue.
The notice states Gertie May McWilliams, aged two, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob McWilliams.
Oscar H. Peters, 21, who had suffered intestinal tuberculosis for a year and a half, died at 8:15 Wednesday morning at the home of his uncle Oscar A. Peters after a nervous illness.
Wilkesbarre reports more firemen engineers and pumpmen join the strike as leaders claim victory over operators. Operators still import non union workers while many are persuaded to return home. Isolated attacks on non union men noted. In Lykens miners block workers and deputies are sent to restore order.
L A Frederick transfers land in Union to Frank Anglemey for 346.56 dollars. E J Moore sells a Goshen lot to CG B Grove for 60 dollars. Clarence Amsler transfers land in Jackson to Orlando Madlem for 68 dollars. D J Schmucker sells land in Baugo to I P Wyland for 2600 dollars.
After an all night session at the Grand Pacific hotel between packers and teamsters, a settlement of the stock yards strike is announced. Wages range from 18 to 30 cents per hour by job type, with all strikers reinstated. No Labor Day work and boycotts by ice and coal drivers are lifted.
Levi Brown is acquitted in the dispute. M A Demarest becomes receiver for Monolith Cement Co. Gosden News reports Friday developments. The Elkhart school board sues Mrs Caroline Johnson to quiet title on 66 feet of land in Elkhart’s old cemetery plat, trial in circuit court. second trial after a prior defendant verdict, land held privately since 1843.
Levi Brown the South Bend colored man was acquitted in the circuit court yesterday afternoon of the chicken stealing charge.
M A Demarest of Elkhart qualified as receiver for the Monolith Cement Co of Bristol by depositing a five thousand dollar bond.
Amos Nusbaum of four miles south of Middlebury reported the theft of a $100 horse from his barn on Wednesday night to the sheriff today.
Judge Ferrall set the Elkhart County board of charities names: Warren H. Thomas of Elkhart for three years, Fannie K. Thompson of Elkhart for two, Samuel D. Coppes of Nappanee for two, Jennie Mosier of Bristol for three, Jeanette G. Johnson of Goshen for one, and Maria M. Davis of Goshen for one.
The Taft commission met the pope in a cordial audience in Rome. Taft presented Roosevelt's letter, congratulated the pontiff on his jubilee, and offered a case of books from the president. The pope expressed pleasure, and a friendly conversation followed before a visit to Cardinal Rampolla.
Annette M. Robinson sues George W. Robinson for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide. They married October 29, 1873 and separated May 19, 1901. They have four children aged 24, 20, 13, and 7. Plaintiff seeks divorce and a weekly child support of $2.50.
County commissioners yesterday granted saloon licenses to John C. Wiggins John E. Hattle O V Walker John Snobarger Ed Dalke A B Witt Richard H Collins Goshen Byron C Weaver John Zabel John H Weiler John H Krumpetz Louis Ginsburg Louis W Weatherwax Elkhart E J Farmer Bristol Eli Wagner Wakarusa Willie A Blanchard New Paris.
Senator Hanna displayed a large map in the Senate to counter Senator Morgan’s claims about danger on the Nicaraguan route. The map highlights 39 active volcanoes within 100 miles of the route, while the Panama route shows no active or extinct volcanoes, supporting the latter position.
President Roosevelt opened the eleventh annual meeting of the association of military surgeons at the National Theatre. He praised doctors as soldiers and physicians sharing duties and urged closer study of the scientific side of their work. Secretary officials and Surgeon General Sternberg accompanied him.
Abraham S. Kauffman was granted a divorce from Anna Kauffman on abandonment. They married January 26, 1868 and separated April 29, 1900. Residents of Clinton township and parents of grown children.
Court stenographer L. H. Beyerle seeks admission to the Elkhart county bar on the committee recommendation of Perry L. Turner. Beyerle has passed the examination given by committee members James S. Dodge Anthony Deahi and S. C. Hubbell.
County commissioners authorized W. H. Shellenberger trustee to repair two bridges across the Little Hikhart, one on the Vistula and Middlebury road and the other on the Vistula and Berryville road, at a cost not to exceed 175 dollars each. They granted viewers of the Turkey Creek ditch additional time to report.
The Augusta audience praised Wallace's Show in terms of ground breaking circus artistry. Critics hailed the performance as excellent with grand features and strong approval. The Great Wallace Show is slated for Elkhart on Friday June 13.
Miss Mae Woodward of Mishawaka visits Miss Madge Woodward. Mrs. Cora Curtis, formerly of this place, dies in New Richmond Michigan May 31. Mrs. Rosetta Rhodes of Plymouth visits area. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Griffiths of Chicago guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Curtis. Irvin Watkins and sister from Plymouth visit Elsie Cook. Mrs. Jerry Zeller dies at home June 2. A. C. Curtis, Norwalk night operator, guest of J. B. Ocker. Mrs. David Curtis and Mrs. Alex Carr visit Elom Bler. Miss Grace Beer from Mishawaka with cousins visits the Ockers.
The American Mutual Life Insurance Company versus Mason from Elkhart County sees the Indiana Supreme Court rule a personal judgment valid when service is by publication, despite a prior Ohio judgment. E. C. Dodge represented the plaintiff, Van Fleet & Van Fleet the defendant.
Supt Silvers plans action to bar Krumpetz from operating a saloon at the old St Joseph street site citing a 1897 ordinance that bans saloons in residence districts. Krumpetz has county license but city license may be refused. Neighbors protest while authorities prepare for possible forcible closure or court challenge.
A South Bend influenced scheme fixes coal prices across Elkhart Goshen South Bend and Mishawaka. The Interurban Association of Coal Dealers directs dealers under the Michigan Indiana Coal Dealers Association aligned with the coal trust troubling local markets.
London June 5 A heated scene in the house of commons arose during a debate on a proposed £50 000 grant to Gen. Kitchener Redmond the Irish Nationalist condemned Kitchener saying his actions hurt women and children and claimed 15 000 children died The chamber disrupted order was restored and a closure motion was passed to end the discussion
Deputy Game Warden W A Palmer of Buchanan was in Niles this morning returning from Canons where he arrested an Elkhart man near Painter Lake. The suspect was identified as Harry B. seeking further details.
The secret marriage of Frank Umbenhower and Emma Fick at Plymouth last Wednesday night has leaked out. Miss Fick is a Goshen young lady. Umbenhower formerly lived in Goshen but now leads a band at Logansport.
The Great Wallace Show drew enthusiastic reception in Augusta Georgia continuing a pattern of trusted reputation. The Augusta Chronicle notes Wallace has proven his claims through prior visits and the public’s continued support.
A Truth representative reports that the Indiana and Michigan Coal Dealers Association enforces strict purchase rules. Members may ship coal only to other members, and any price cutting or cross-territory sale leads to expulsion and loss of buying sources. The scheme could keep winter coal prices high, possibly eight dollars a ton, with freight rates cited as anomalously high compared to other goods.
Attorney Perry L. Turner and Elkhart political figure Walter Brown clashed in circuit court over a memorandum used by Brown while testifying in the Clark Lane versus Consolidated Paper Bag Co. case. Brown refused to reveal the notebook saying it was none of Turner's business.
Mary Swartz sues George Swartz for divorce citing drunkenness and cruel treatment after a 1885 marriage. They separated in April 1902 and have three children Wilbert age 16 Myrtle age 11 and Mina age 9. Petitions include custody of the children support of 3 dollars weekly and alimony of 500 dollars.
Alice Ida Frantz sues Cyrus H. Frantz for divorce in Goshen alleging drunkenness cruel treatment and threats to kill. Married January 15 1884 separated June 3 1902 with one child Harry J. aged 17. Plaintiff seeks divorce custody of the son and five hundred dollars alimony.
The cases of Charles McCutcheon against Acme Cycle Co. and Louis M. Simpson against John C. Fetterhoff were settled and dismissed. Mary Lint versus Samuel Weaver was settled out of court and dismissed. The Ganby versus Brumbaugh note case was sent to LaGrange County for trial. Court Stenographer L H Beyerle was sworn in as an attorney. The jury sided with the defendant in Lane v Consolidated Paper & Bag Co. Daisy Bockus of Middlebury was granted a divorce from non resident John V. Bockus. the old case was revived then dropped on a technicality.
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