Man Arrested After Assault and Disturbance at Tailor Shop
Lyman Broughton, working south of the city, was arrested for assault on tailor Baumgarten after a heated dispute at the Baumgarten shop. A brick was used in the fracas, chairs were thrown, and Broughton resisted capture but was subdued and jailed. He was found guilty and fined $13.70. Also reported are various estate inventories and guardianship actions from Circuit Court News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Broughton
John Baum- Baumgarten
South Main
Broughon
Baumarten
Broughton
Abraham Upp
Kaumgarten
Paul's Grocery
Doc Darling
Darling
Whiteman
Jadi‘e Blake
Will of Judith A Hoffman Probate Granted Despite Objections
The will dated January 15, 1900 leaves about $8,000 in real and personal property to David Burton Showalter, with alternates to Lyle Harry Miller Charity Miller and Jessie Miller. Emma Showalter named executrix. Charity Miller, James Showalter objected claiming unsound mind, but Isaac A Simmons affidavit affirmed sound mind and probate was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith A. Hoffman
David Burton Showalter
Frederick H. Showalter
Lyle
Harry
Solomon
Delis
Jessie Miller
Charity Miller
Emma
Showalter
James Showalter
David Showalter
Brande Oel
William
James
Frederick Showalter
Isaac A. Simmons
Transfers of real estate in Indiana towns and sums listed
Lydia A Simpson and husband transfer to Alice Girten in Millersburg property for 25 dollars. John A Graham to Martha and Cleve Manning in Osolo for 1 000 dollars. Wm E Manning and others to John A Graham in Osolo 1 000 dollars. Moses D Hartman to Mary A Knapp and husband in Nappanee 700 dollars. John Linderman and wife to Jacob Hoeckles in Elkhart 1 000 dollars. Jacob O Knantz and wife to Ida Yoder in Locks 1 000 dollars. Elizabeth A Keller and husband to George G Gillett and wife in Goshen 3 500 dollars. David G Lahman and wife to Lewis and Warren Phillips 59 acres in Jefferson 1 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heal
Astate
Lydia A Simpson
Alice Girten
Millersburg
John A
Graham
Martha
Cleve
Manning
Osolo
Wm E
Moses D Hartman
Mary A Knapp
Nappanee
John Linderman
Jacob Hoeckles
Elkhart
Jacob O Knantz
Ida Yoderland
Locks
Elizabeth A Keller
George G Gillett
Goshen
David G Lahman
Lewis and
Warren Phillips
Jefferson
Marriage Licenses Issued To Area Couples
Marriage licenses were issued to Warren Gaynor 23 and Ellen Ertzinger 22 both of Goshen John H Osible 23 of Walkerton and Myrtle Pough 20 of Waterford Mills Paul Priem 26 and Josie Blake 21 both of Elkhart Thomas F Coiby 30 and Jennie Brown 22 both of Elkhart Leon Swayne 26 and Hdna Wise 23 both of Elkhart John L Ash 94 and Sarah V Oolasky 23 both of Three Rivers Mich
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Gaynor
Ellen Ertzinger
Goshen
John H. Osible
Walkerton
Myrtle Pough
Waterford Mills
Paul Priem
Josie Blake
Elkhart
Thomas F. Coiby
Jennie Brown
Leon Swayne
Hdna Wise
John L. Ash
Sarah V. Oolasky
Three Rivers, Mich
Road actions recorded at commissioners session
Commissioners reviewed the Newell road in Jefferson township and accepted the reviewers report. The Kelsey road in Banton township was approved for one month. The Himebaugh road petition in Concord township near Yellow Creek was postponed for one month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walley
Goshen
Messrs
Cobb and
Whetten
Newell Road
Jefferson Township
Kelsey Road
Banton Township
Himebaugh
Concord Township
Yellow Creek
Steady Girl Wanted and The Sick Headache Woe
A humorous note about men with “10 steady girl” arrangements being thwarted by girlfriends sick with headaches. Mentions Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach trouble and sick headache. Ends with a drugstore endorsement from Thomas' Drug Store.
Unusual Family Tie in Goshen Marriage
A marriage license was issued to Thomas F. Colby and Jennie Brown, both residents of Rik hart, with a curious kinship note. The groom marries the sister of his stepmother, creating a skewed chain where the father becomes both father and brother in law. Reverend A H McKee officiated at 10 o'clock yesterday, with the groom’s father and wife present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Colby
Jennie Brown
Rikhart
Goshen
Canines Counted Across Townships Amid Car Pride
Township trustees report large dog totals from their districts. Ira Winegar York 72, Seline Jackson 157, Frederick Pfeiffer Middlebury near 100, J F Howenstein Bango 56, Chas Bryner Jefferson 102, Charles Dilis Osolo 108, E W Heas Bilkhart 351. Many aristocratic animals and costly cars noted in assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Winegar
York
Seline
Jackson
Frederick Pfeiffer
Middlebury
J. F. Howenstein
Bango
Chas. Bryner
Jefferson
Charles Dilis
Osolo
E. W. Heas
Bilkhart
Will of Susannah Culp Probate Admitted
The will of Susannah Culp was admitted to probate yesterday naming her son Anthony N. Culp as executor. After debts are paid, the remaining estate is to be divided equally among her children including J. B. Culp Nancy Lehman Magdalena Moyer and others with Rosa B. Weaver receiving her mother Elizabeth Weaver's share for a tombstone and clothes to be divided among legal heirs. The will is dated May 24 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Culp
Anthony N. Culp
J. B. Culp
Nancy Lehman
Magdalena Moyer
Joseph A. Culp
Elizabeth Weaver
Samuel D. Culp
Davids. Culp
Mary Eristoher
Joel H. Culp
Wagon Accident Sees Jim Galloway Injured Near Go shen
Jim Galloway, living near Nappanee and formerly near Waterford, went to Go shen to view the Indians and, after imbibing fire water with others, started home around 6 30 o clock. He fell from the wagon and the rear wheel passed over him but he suffered only minor injuries and was loaded back into the wagon and brought home by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Galloway
Nappanee
Waterford
Goshen
Unnecessary Loss of Time
Mr W 8 Whedon of Winterset Iowa relates experience with a carpenter who stopped work due to diarrhoea. He recommended Chamberlain's Colic Obolera and Diarrhoea Remedy which cured him after one dose and enabled him to return to work. For sale by A O Rowe druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whedon
First National Bank of
Winterset
Iowa
A. O. Rowe
Pork packer’s shocking method shocks Chicago Daily News
A controversial claim alleges a pork packer kills hogs and then cures them in an unusual business practice. The report labels the method queer and criticizes the handling as sensational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Better Begin Now Quote From Chicago Daily News
A compact line from the Chicago Daily News reflects urgency and resolve with the phrase too late to spare when all is spent, illustrating a stoic outlook on limited resources and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Murder at Goshen claims Levi Spahr in banked blows
In Goshen a fatal assault occurred after nine o clock last night. Levi Spahr a 23 year old from Clinton township was killed in the Goshen saloon with James Hess and George Ayres charged with the crime. Eyewitnesses including George Shue and Orville Garl testified while investigators probe a possible robbery motive.
German Student Wanderers Plan Journeys to Constantinople
The piece notes German students returning to a medieval idea of roaming the world. It contrasts modern Goliards as organized and aware of travel costs. Last year they visited Italy and this year about 1500 of them will travel to Constantinople and Asia Minor under planned itineraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Ministers Back Billiards as YMCA Feature in St Paul
The ministers of St. Paul have approved a project to make billiards one of the features of the Young Men's Christian Association rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Young Men's Christian Association Rooms
Digestive Aid Claim for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Advertisement claims that quick digestion prevents irritation and fermentation in the stomach. It recommends a teaspoon after each meal to aid digestion and says it cures even severe dyspepsia. Pleasant to take, sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
A Hint on Diet From Banana Baked Goods
A short health note suggests baking bananas for twenty minutes until soft and skin burned. It claims three bananas weigh one pound and equal nourishment to twenty six pounds of bread, advises against eating raw, and recommends baked bananas for nervous people and lean individuals to gain flesh.
A Sheriff Candidate Plans Christmas Gift Fund
Porter county sheriff candidate Parmenias Lyon has deposited 500 dollars in a Valparaiso bank to be shared with the city’s poor on Christmas morning if elected. The same gift will be repeated the following year. Judge Johnston will supervise the distribution of the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parmenias Lyon
Porter County
Valparaiso
Johnston
Brumbaugh Divorce Suit Seeks Property Return
Margaret Brumbaugh sues Freeman Brumbaugh with attorney William Theis claiming marriage began June 1871 and they lived together until June 1898. She alleges abandonment and failure to provide and seeks return of household goods and an Indianapolis lot valued at $150.
Great Duonkards Meeting Scatters Northbound Trains
North Manchester hosts a large Duonkards gathering that disrupts rail service with crowds filling trains for several days. Northbound schedules run late as trains carry heavy loads, including special cars, reflecting the event’s strong influence on transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Manchester
Duonkards
Jail Security Boost Approved by City Council
Police commissioners will wall up two jail windows from the tramp quarters and strengthen upper jail windows. More upright and cross bars will be added to corridors to secure prisoners after Wickham and Patterson pried bars apart. Officials say the change, though late, will improve inmate containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickham
Patterson
Murder case roars through Goshen region amid arrests and funeral
James Hess and George Ayers remain jailed for Levi Spahr's murder as Berkey & Zigler defend and Miller & Drake likely prosecute. Spahr's funeral will be at Berkey church with burial at Alwine cemetery. Coroner Etsenblese to report verdict Monday after last night probe found skull fractures corroborating further arrests. Eyewitnesses may be arrested as hidden facts emerge. A gold watch belonging to Spahr was fired by William Fiedecs from a galan, indicating robbery. Hess is related to Lacy Dietz of Hikbart. Elkhart County Medical Society elected officers at a Goshen meeting, with Dr H O Statler as president and next session in Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Levi Spahr
Clinton Township
Millersburg
William Fredeke
Piac
James Hess
George Ayres
Gabon
George Shoe
Kendallville
Spahr
Ayers
Hess
Shue
Ora Williamson
Silver Brothers
Ayres
Baker
George Shue
Drina
Goshen City
George W. Shue
Fred Pike
W. H. Mingis
Frank Eyes
Gladwin
Mich
Gosh
George Ayers
Berkey
Etsenblese
Hissabetsas
Thavy
Wm. Fiedecs
Galaun
Lacy Dietz
Hikbart
Elkhart County
Drs. Fleming
Spoon
Ekhart
Middlebury
Teeters
Soules Sentenced for Forgery to Reformatory
Charles A Soules of Hikhart pleaded guilty in St Joseph circuit court to forging W H Deacon’s name on a 319.87 check. He asked for leniency and was sentenced to the reformatory for 2 to 14 years and fined $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Charles A. Soules of
Hikhart
W. H.deacon
St. Joseph
Goshen Woman Files Bankruptcy in Indianapolis Court
Rosa Lee Bilis of Goshen has filed a federal bankruptcy petition in Indianapolis. Debts sought to be discharged total 1751.32 dollars, with assets listed at 225 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Rosa Lee Bilis
Indianapolis
Somielgo named for Indiana railway hub near Country Club
Lydia Frash as guardian for George Frash’s minor heir files deed to correct title to John Frash per court order. Melvin A. Demarest, administrator of Mary Ann Moe Farren’s estate, submits final report and real estate statement set for June 28, 1900 hearing. Ephriam Hartzier guardian seeks further bond of 1400 dollars for sale of land. guardian ordered to sell the land mentioned in the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Williamson
William Williamson
Moses J. Metting
Delia Congdon
Arthur DB. Driggs
Thos. W. Hutchinson
Sarah Hutchinson
Lydia Frash
George Frash
John Frash
Melvin A. Demarest
Mary Ann Moe
Farren
Ephriam Hartzier
Levi Hartzier
Guardian
Rival effort to form fruit export company announced
A movement to organize a company to compete with the fruit trust has begun in St. Louis. Baltimore Boston and New Orleans capitalists have prepared papers for the establishment. The plan includes purchasing fruit farms and franchises in South and Central America and operating a steamship line to export U.S. fruit. Capital stock is to be 500 000 dollars, with resources expected to exceed that figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Fruit Trust
Baltimore
Boston
New Orleans
South America
Central America
A Blessing for Dysentery by Fowler’s Extract
An 19th century remedy note touts D. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry as nature’s specific for dysentery diarrhoea and summer complaints. The item appeals to both young and old users seeking quick relief.
County awards farm groceries and shoes contracts
Commissioners Cobb and Whetten accepted bids for county farm supplies. Cornell Bros. won groceries and meats for 6424 and shoes contract went to Cornell & Bechtel for 317.45. Brambaugh’s disinfectant bid was rejected. no clothing requisition. hardware and drugs referred to County Attorney Vail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosten
Cobb and Whetten
Walley
Cornell Bros
Frank Bruwbaugh
Brambaugh
Cornell & Bechtel
Supt
McFillen
Vail
New Lake Shore Depot Work to Start by July 1
The Lake Shore depot project will begin July 1 with aims to finish before winter. Remodeling of bunk rooms started this morning including sewer lines and repairs. Offices are to be removed late next week followed by tearing down the old depot by a large workforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Adams Brothers Found Guilty For Stabbing Asp Constantine Hines
The jury in the State against James and Edward Adams deliberated two hours and found both guilty of stabbing Constantine Hines. Each defendant was fined $25. The Adams brothers are connected with the Soudan factory in this city where the altercation occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Brothers
James
Edward Adams
Constantine Hines
Soudan
Rail line debate shifts east from South Bend
The South Bend Tribune reports Toree I railway may buy right of way east from South Bend. Some claim the eastern terminus could be Elkhart, while others argue the line would extend to Toledo. Superintendent Raff declines to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
South Bend
Toree I Railway Company
Toledo
Raff
Boy Bitten By Dog and Other Local Snippets
Roy Lippencott a boy of 131 North Sixth street was badly bitten by a dog yesterday. Police were asked to dispose of the dog believed to belong to Mr Shelmadine. A Idaho divorce case involved a husband who would not take his wife to the Paris Exposition and feared baths on seasickness. The editorial endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin available at Thomas' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lippencott
North Sixth Street
Shelmadine
Idano
Saloon in Goshen Closes After License Lapses
William Fredeke did not reopen his Goshen saloon yesterday as his license expired. He moved out his goods after the license lapse and the building’s saloon was closed. Levi Spahr was murdered in this saloon, and witnesses say the crime might not have occurred if Fredeke had remained in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fredeke
Goshen
Levi Spahr
Mr. Fredeke
Lightning Kills Two Horses Tied Outside Clinton Township
Two horses owned by Jonas Miller of Clinton township were struck dead by lightning during a storm four miles south of Middlebury. The team valued at 250 dollars was tied to a telephone pole when the bolt struck, instantly killing both animals as workers sought shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Miller
Clinton Township
Middlebury
Father rushes to South Bend after son dies in factory injury
The aged father of Alpheus Renser ger died yesterday from injuries his son suffered at a South Bend factory. After learning of the accident he boarded an interurban to reach his boy, aided by streetcar crews. He arrived too late to see him alive, collapsed, and later recovered enough to return home to Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus Renserger
South Bend
Goshen
Rensberger
Sud
Hla Homa
Gashen
A Pretty Wedding at Mrs Truex Home
A wedding took place at the home of Mrs M R Truex 1113 Harrison street on Thursday June 7 at 8 oclock uniting Estella daughter of the hostess with Mr Robert Priem. The ceremony was performed by Mr George A Bretz of Toledo Ind with attendants Miss Minerva Priem Miss Jennie Priem John Priem and A vah Presanall. The couple will reside at their new home 612 Falton street with many generous presents and best wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R Truex
Harrison Street
Estella
Robert Priem
George A. Bretz
Toledo
Ind
Minerva
Jennie
John Priem
Elkhart
Falton Street
Collins Sentenced for Horse Theft in Indiana Reform School
Eddie Collins received a prison term of one to fourteen years in the Indiana reform school after pleading guilty to stealing Constable Munson's horse. The sentence was handed down yesterday following his guilty plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Eddie Collins
Indiana Reformatory
Munson
Appointment boosts Salem Bank in Goshen
W H Miller of Goshen named assistant cashier at the Salem Bank in Goshen amid widespread approval. Death reported of William Axe at 3 West Franklin Street after brief illness. 67 years old. Funeral Monday at 2:30 p.m. at his home with Rev Simpson and Rev Brr officiating. Elkhart circuit case Roach vs Clark postponed by Supreme Court until final hearing. Daniel Wolfe injured by beard thrown by edger at Goshen saw mill but not seriously hurt. Mayor Moores of Omaha mourning as wife dies in runaway accident. Kidney health ad follows with Foley’s Kidney Cure offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Axe
West
Franklin Street
Rebecca Axtel
Simpson
Brr
Thomas W. Roach
John Clark
Elkhart
Supreme Court
Daniel Wolfe
Goshen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jorrest
Circuit Court News
Steven D. Miller
David Dausman
George F. Bosse
Bernard Bosse
Ephriam Hartzler
Levi Hartzler
John A. Pence
John Pollock
Samuel P. Steuner
Nettie Martin
Lewispahr
City Council
Indiana
Country Club
St. Joseph Valley
Somielgo
W.H. Miller
Salem Bank
Sam Lewis
Nadel & Kempner
Jacob Goldberg
Omaha
Neb
Frank E. Moores
Foley
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