Lost A Foot Henry Gallagher Run An Engine
Henry Gallagher of 710 Aspenwold avenue was run over by a Lake Shore engine at the Middlebury street crossing just before 12 last night. He had left the hospital and was taken to his home. doctors report the left leg amputated below the knee and the right foot damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gallagher
Aspenwold Avenue
al Smitley
Lake Shore
Middlebury Street
Gallagher
Short
Toledo
W. A. Neal
C. H. Niman
William and Mrs Sheppard Leave for Chicago and Grand Rapids
Mrs. Percy Sheppard and son Robert depart Elkhart today for Chicago for six weeks to help Mrs. Sheppard’s health, then move to Grand Rapids where Mr. Sheppard works as foreman at a brass works. Many friends will miss the couple, longtime St. John's Episcopal parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Shepperd
Robert
Chicago
Sheppend
Sudden Death of Mrs. Sarah Loudenslager
Mrs. Sarah A. Loudenslager died at her home last night at 9 45 of heart disease after a fifteen minute illness. She leaves her husband and an only daughter Miss Pearle. Funeral services will be held at Castle United Brethren church Wednesday at 2 30. She was an active member of the Celtic United Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Loudenslager
S. O. Lowdenslager
Miss Pearle
Castle United Brethren Church
Celtic United Brethren Church
Miss Pearl
Granted a Divorce to Charles W. Osgood
Charles W. Osgood was granted a divorce from Ida A. and awarded custody of one child. Attorneys were Hile and Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Osgood
Ida A
Hile & Baker
Skeleton of Indian likely found in Elkhart river bluff
William Patrick unearthed a large skeleton on a bluff by the Elkhart river behind his Middlebury Street home on the Frank Stone farm. The bones, with a pipe and shell, suggest an Indian burial in a reclining position, the first found on this river side amid several along the St. Joe. Old settlers note historic corn fields near the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Patrick
Middlebury Street
Elkhart River
Frank Stone
St. Joe
Evans
Grand Jury Reports in Bristol Killing and Illegal Voting
The grand jury returned two bills. One charges Harry Wilson with murder in the second degree for the killing of Bristol liveryman Richard Sherwin after a May 21 dispute over rates. Wilson remains jailed awaiting bail request by attorney James Dodge. The other indictment accuses Joseph Harker of illegal voting at Goshen’s November 6 1900 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Harry Wilson
Richard Sherwin
Bristol
Wesley W. Wilson
Sherwin
Harry
Wilson
James 8. Dodge
Miller & Drake
Solomon Sherwin
Joseph Harker
Goshen
Harker
Veneer Works
Dr William M George Funeral at First Presbyterian
The funeral for Dr William M George was held yesterday from the First Presbyterian church. Physicians surgeons dentists G A R Elkhart Court Tribe of Ben Hur attended. Rev Frazer gave a moving sermon and floral tributes marked high esteem. The G A R led the thirty strong procession to Grace Lawn cemetery where the remains were interred. Rev H B Townsend conducted the grave service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. George
William M. George
First Presbyterian Church
Elkhart Court
Ben Hur
Frazer
Messrs
Nelson Bresseau
H B. Sykes
E. B. Myers
W. H. Mann
J. C. Stuck
R. S. Chamberlin
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Rev
H. B. Townsend
Stock Simonton Lake With Small Mouth Bass and Other Fishes
A petition seeks stocking Simonton Lake north of the city with small mouth bass perch and blue gills. The movement, started after new state fish laws took effect and Michigan authorities enforced them leading to several Elkhart arrests, is gaining signatures and may make the lake a major northern Indiana fishing point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simonton Lake
Indiana
Michigan
Real Estate Transfers Filed Friday by Recorder Peddycord
One mortgage seven releases and two liens accompany transfers. Anthony Myers conveys land in Olive to Jacob B. Walter for 140 dollars. Frank L. Foster and wife transfer land in Concord to Abraham W. Sailor for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddycord
Anthony Myers
Jacob B. Walter
Olive
Frank L. Foster
Abraham W. Sailor Land
Concord
Marriage Licenses Issued in Elkhart and Bristol Areas
Marriage licenses have been issued to J. Wesley Loskwood of Elkhart 31 and Minnie B. Dietrich of Elkhart 26 Cor nelius Daily of Bristol 33 and Lillie J. Yoder of Bristol 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Loskwood
Elkhart
Minnie B. Dietrich
Cornelius
Daily
Bristol
Lillie J. Yoder
Judgment Against Railway Mutual Relief Assoc for 1600
In circuit court Hannah Rollins obtained a judgment against the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co s Mutual Relief Association for 1600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Rollins
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway Co
Mutual Relief Association
Two men attacked by sandbaggers flee after Harlan fights back
William A. Harlan and A Johnson, both elderly, were assaulted by sandbaggers while walking home after business hours. Harlan defended himself with his knife, forcing the attackers to retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
William A. Harlan
Johnson
Mr. Harlan
Congregational Rally Boosts First Christian Church Fund
A Sunday service led by Rev. Zach Sweeney of Columbus raised 15000 dollars toward a new stone church priced at 20000 dollars. John T. Vawter of Vawter Park, formerly of Franklin, donated. Elder C. R. Hudson serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
First Christian Church
People
Zach Sweeney
Columbus
John T. Vawter
Vawter Park
C. R. Hudson
Pasor
Hastings Sues Over City Attorney Claim in Washington
Elmer E. Hastings, elected city attorney in July 1900 by the Republican city council for four years, sued the mayor and city clerk to enforce his right to the office after the Democrats abolished and recreated the post and elected John Henry O Neall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elmer E. Hastings
Democracy
John Henry O’neall
Hastings
Richmond rail case ends in fight and fines
Newcastle Henry A. Johnson and John Robbins, opposing attorneys in a Richmond railroad case, clashed Saturday afternoon before Judge Barnard. The court fined each $25 and adjourned the trial until today as deputies separated the combatants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Henry A. Johnson
Richmond
John Robbins
Barnard
Wife found dead at home as husband attends circus
Morgan Greenwood of Millersburg rushed home from the Wallace show in Goshen after a neighbor found his wife dead at their residence. Officials suspect apoplexy, with a postmortem planned, the 48 year old mother of three left a daughter Mrs Bidlock of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Greenwood
Millersburg
Goshen
Bidlock
Elkhart
Greenwood
Had Made Threats Jacob Snobarger Dies After Morphine Overdose
Jacob Snobarger a Goshen stone mason living at 504 South Tenth street was found unconscious behind his brother’s business in a saloon back wood shed. Dr Bowser failed to revive him after morphine overdose. death occurred at 2 PM after brief regained consciousness. Snobarger had previous suicide attempts and recent threats. a companion George Adams is missing. Snobarger leaves a wife and six children and is brother of the county fire chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Snobarger
South Tenth Street
Goshen
John Snobarger
Elliott
Snobarger
Bowser
George Adams
Carpenters Strike Shuts South Bend Work
Two hundred sixty five union carpenters walked out yesterday after a large meeting at Central Labor Union hall Saturday night. An executive committee leads the strike as contractors were said to have met last evening. The union vows to stay out until their demands are met, with workers reporting daily to the Central Labor hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Carpenters Union
Central Labor Union Hall
Central Labor Hall
Modern Hero At Jonesboro Train Collision
William Jackson, engineman of Wabash No. 25, saved his wife and baby by placing them in a coach and kissing them goodbye before No. 25 departed. No. 26 took a siding and the two trains nearly collided within 300 feet, but Jackson acted to avert disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Jonesboro
William Jackson
Wabash
Jackson
Anderson
Jakson
Hero Trainman Keeps Post Amid Collision Rescue
A head on collision between trains traps passengers as fireman Jackson stays at his post. The engine crashes injuring none seriously, and Mrs Jackson and baby survive after the wreck. Passengers and crew celebrate Jackson as a hero for his actions.
Health Dept Reports May Disease Trends Show Decline
State health board records note declines in most diseases from April to May, with only rheumatism scarlet fever bronchitis bowel inflammation diphtheria and others showing slight increases. Smallpox cases appear in 19 counties with multiple deaths, listing counts by county and totals for several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Dubois
Madison
Lawrence
Perry
Howard
Hancock
Clay
Vanderburgh
Fulton
Knox
Union
DeKalb
Dearborn
Lake
Jefferson
Floyd
Porter
Elkhart
Marion
Switzerland
Marriage Licenses Issued for Six Couples
The county reported six marriage licenses issued Monday afternoon. John DeLaugh 31 and Hattie Fields 32 of Wakarusa. Jesse D. Morea 48 of Michigan and Ida Covert 41 of Middlebury. John Loup 24 and Pearl Neely 21 of Cassopolis. William Arndt 25 and Pauline Westfall 28 of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DeLaugh
Hattie Fields
Wakarusa
Jesse D. Morea
Michigan
Ida Covert
Middlebury
John Loup
Pearl Neely
Cassopoplis
Mich
William Arndt
Pauline Westfall
Goshen
Soudan Case Bail Set At Seven Thousand Five Hundred
Harry Wilson appeared in circuit court with bail set at 7500 dollars and a trial date fixed for the sixth Monday of the term, June 24. James S. Dodge represented the defendant as Prosecutor Sims and Miller and Drake handled state interests. The court accepted bail and scheduled an immediate trial due to Dodge's inability to post bond. The judge noted Chief Prosecutor W. Miller’s availability by next week for higher court arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilson
James S. Dodge
Sims
Miller & Drake
Dodge
W. Miller
Richard Sherwin
Supreme
McKinney Sues Adeller Hough For Foreclosure
Chamberlain and Turner represent George W. McKinney in a foreclosure suit against Thomas and Eva Adeller Hough seeking $200 plus costs. The action alleges a mortgage default and requests judgment and sale to satisfy the claim.
Appeal Papers Filed in Capias Proceedings
Filed papers indicate Arthur Darling on behalf of S. M. Cummins and W. A. Griswold has filed an appeal in capias proceedings against Charles McCarty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Darling
S. M. Cummins
W. A. Griswold
Capias
Charles McCarty
Abandoned Church Services After Tragic Death in Kokomo
In Kokomo the regular and special church services at Sycamore are said to be abandoned after the death by suicide of Miss Agele Long on the pulpit steps. Pastor Rev. C. E. Disbro objected to standing where the young life ended as the congregation entered the building. She was a member of the choir and the organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Sycamore
C. E. Disbro
Man sought for horse stealing and bicycle theft in Indiana
Charles Wood alias Charles Young alias Charles Brown is wanted by Michigan authorities for horse stealing. He also rented a bicycle from H A Knevels in Bristol and did not return it. Police report he resembles a 23 year old, 5 feet 9 inches, with German accent, dark coat, light trousers, checked vest. A horse and buggy were later linked to him in White Pigeon. Authorities say Indiana laws on horse transactions are strict and a long penitentiary sentence is possible if caught. The narrative includes a patriotic Indiana call to display national colors on June 14 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wood
Charles Young
Charles Brown
Michigan
H. A. Knevels
Wood
Elkhart
Benham Livery Barn
East
Lexington Avenue
Knevels
Mr. Knevels
Bristol
Silvers
White Pigeon
Hiammond
Indiana
Chicago
Plains of Abraham
Chapultepec
Alexandria
Tripoli
Manila Bay
Republic
Indiana Governor proclaims Friday as Flag Day
Governor Durbin issues a proclamation calling on Indiana residents to observe Friday as Flag Day commemorating the 124th anniversary of U S flag adoption. The document recalls the Continental Congress selecting the banner on June 14 1777 and its enduring symbolism from early regiments to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Indiana
United States
Continental Congress
America
Gallagher improves at infirmary after amputation
Henry Gallagher of Elkhart, now at the county infirmary with his left foot amputated, suffers pain in the other foot with near toe lacerations. There is fear a portion of the right foot may be removed to prevent gangrene. He had a restful night and is reported to be improving. authorities say recovery is likely. A rumor of his death during the night was current today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Henry Gallagher
Elkhart
McFillen
Real estate transfers filed with Recorder on Monday
Three mortgages and five releases noted by Recorder Peddycard along with transfers of Elkhart and Goshen parcels. Homes Industrial Co to J S Dally $200. Alda M Miller to Simson Miller $285. I W Short to W H and Frances C Bowles $60. J B Kauffman to Mollie Brady $800. Matilda Shrock to J O Kantyland $300. Elkhart City to S BE Barney $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Home Industrial Co
J. S. Dally
Elkhart
Alda M. Miller
Simson Miller
I. W. Short
W. H
Frances C. Bowles
J. ¥. B. Kauffman
Mollie Brady
Goshen
Matilda Shrock
J .O. Kantyla
Hunting ton farmer battles chinch bug then fate returns
A Huntington County farmer kills a chinch bug with poison and cold and even melts it in iron. After fifteen years the bug reappears, asking the road to a cornfield, in a darkly comic tale told to rural readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington County
Worms Cause Major Fruit Crop Damage in State
State Statistician Johnson reports worms doing the greatest harm to fruit crops across the state after touring Grant Huntington and Wells counties. He observed leaves appearing frost-bitten from afar but eaten away on closer inspection, predicting substantial statewide fruit crop damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Grant
Huntington
Wells
Mean Trick Slips Horsing Shoes as Denture Prank
A Decatur neighbor claims a humorous tale about an old maid school teacher who placed her false teeth on a chair before bed. A thief allegedly swapped them for a horse shoe, and she wore the shoe in her mouth for most of the day before realizing the prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Goshen Leaders Win Extra Carnegie Grant for Library
Hon E E Mummert and I O Wood of Goshen who secured the original Carnegie donation for a public library have obtained a further $10,000 for the building fund. They secured it by writing to Carnegie at Castle Skibo Scotland and presenting Goshen’s conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie
E. E. Mummert
I. O. Wood
Goshen
Andrew Carnegie
Castle Skibo
Scotland
Friction in Epworth League Sparks Violence at Wood's Corner
In Prairie township Wood's Corner church Charles Mansfield was elected president triggering friction in Epworth League membership. Mrs. Mary Ellen Allen is bound to keep the peace and Charles Johnson was fined 23.15 dollars for disturbances linked to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Epworth League
Wood’s Corner
Prairie Township
Charles Mansfield
Mary Ellen Allen
Charles Johnson
Windfall Woman Died After Relapse Following Hypnotic Treatment
Mrs John Miranda formerly of this place and later of Kokomo died after seeking relief and returning home. Allegations state that while in Chicago under hypnotic treatment $1000 was taken from her possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miranda
Kokomo
Chicago
Wagon Found Abandoned After Suspected Foul Play
In Fivansville a wagon owned by a peddler named Isaacs was found abandoned in the woods. Belief persists that Isaacs met with foul play and may have been harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fivansville
Neddler
Isaacs
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