Commencement Draws Immense Crowd at Burns Park
The Goshen Times reports county township school commencement at Burns Park with 211 graduates receiving diplomas. A large crowd filled the grounds as the Coshen City Band played and Rev N B Maries officiated. Traffic congestion from street cars drew complaints while teachers and trustees assisted, and tributes followed for retirees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Burns Park
Coshen
N. B. Maries
Frof. L. M. Sniff
Angola College
B. F. Martin
Jolint
Death of 2 Middlebury Woman
Mrs. Sarah Enders wife of Henry Enders a farmer near Middlebury was found dead at home Saturday afternoon likely from heart disease. She died alone about three hours before discovery leaving six children. Funeral set at the family home in Middlebury township and burial at Grace Lawn cemetery after overland transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Sarah Inders
Henry Enders
Widdlebury
Herank Enders
George Enders
Dunlaps
William Enders
Fennville
Vitch
O. W. Enders
Mendovis
Mexico
Ralpl. Swinehart
Elizabeth Corpe
Middlebury Township
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Stranger from Basel Found In Mishawaka Rail Area
An 83 year old Swiss man, speaking German and naming himself Hanswaurst, arrived on the westbound lake shore train. He wandered near the depot, slept on a Feifen Funeral parlor chair, and was later cared for at the Milburn. Relatives from Woodland recovered him. He came from Basel and was treated as an express charge in Goshen transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Lake Shore
Feifen Undertaking Establishment
Hanswaurst
Four New Clothing Store Opens in Elkhart
A. W. Shively, former head clerk for Nedel and Kempner for five years, plans to open a clothing and gent's furnishing store at 20 South Main Street. The vacant storeroom between Knevel's book store and the Elkhart National Bank will house the complete stock, with business expected within fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Shively
Nedel & Kempner
Death of an Aged Man Jefferson Dow Dies Near Mishawake
Jefferson Dow a former Mishawaka resident died at the home of Mr A 5 Herrick two miles east of the city yesterday at 11 50 pm from a mix of illnesses. He was 63. Dow came on a church excursion from Mishawaka on Sunday June 4 and then stayed with Herrick on Tuesday. He had fallen ill before his arrival but remained able to travel before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Dow
Mishawake
A. 5
Herrick
Mishawaka
Bristol Justice of the Peace Question Sparks Debate
In Bristol Bris tol the fate of M J Nutting, defeated Republican candidate for justice of the peace in Washington township, stirs talk after a new law requires an incorporated town to have a justice. Nutting's supporters seek county appointment, while opponents plan a remonstrance and fierce campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Nutting
Bristol
Reinbold Admits Guilt in Jail Visit Conference
Reinbold, visited by wife and children at the jail, admits wrongdoing and says he will repay about 200 dollars owed to Rogers and Wilson. He acknowledges no pity from Sheriff Elliott and notes a decline from former respectable status to Bohemian habits. Local residents gathered at the jail to offer support as he faces repayment, while the debtor seeks funds to cover the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rule Reinbold
Reinbold
Sheriff Elliott
Rogers & Wilson
Rogers
Probate court acts in guardian and trustee appointments
Charles F. Gardner appointed trustee for the estate of George W. Rowell to execute the will provisions. Gerritt K. Swart qualified as guardian of Anna Dart and posted a $1500 bond. Geo. D. Lint filed final report as administrator of Henry Cook’s estate and was discharged. Mary C. Henderson and Blilen J. Hoover as administratrix for John Aurand’s estate filed final report and discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Gardner
George W. Rowell
George P. Rowell
Gerritt K. Swart
Anna Dart
Geo. D. Lint
Henry Cook
Mary C. Henderson
Blilen J. Hoover
John Aurand
Battalion Will Assemble For Elkhart County G A R Picnic
Goshen Democrat reports the Elkhart County G A R Battalion picnic set for Tuesday July 4 in Burns Park Goshen. Veterans from Bristol Elkhart Middlebury and other towns expected to attend with efforts to secure Indiana Electric Co transportation at low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Democrat
Elkhart County
Island Park
Hikhart
Burns Park
Indiana Electric Co
Bristol
Elkhart
Middlebury
Aged Inmate Harriett Watson Dies at Infirmary
Mrs Harriett Watson died at the county infirmary yesterday morning at age 89. She leaves a son in Marcellus Michigan and a daughter in Osage Michigan. The funeral is set for 3 PM at the infirmary with Rev J L Parks officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Watson
County Infirmary
Marcellus
Mich
Osage
J. L. Parks
Rector of St James Church resigns to take Wisconsin pastorate
Rev. E. Doudinot Stockton, rector of St. James Episcopal Church in Goshen, has resigned and will move to Winooski Wisconsin to become pastor of a church there. His successor has not yet been chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
E. Doudinot-Stockton
St. James Episcopal Church
Goshen
Winooski
Wis
Caniff Acquitted In Gambler Case At Local Saloon
John Caniff was acquitted in Judge Blake's court after a poker dispute with Frank Gilbert over a seven dollar seventy five cent win in a Pedro game. The saloon keeper case for violating the Nicholson law was dismissed. Fred Westfall pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and paid fines. Crop notes report near end of strawberry season with varied fruit outlook and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Caniff
Blake
Caniff
Ore Frank Gilbert
Pedro
Gilbert
Fred Westfall
Westfall
Death of Mrs Mary Blackburn Aged 68 in Elkhart
Mrs Mary Blackburn of 215 Marion street died yesterday at 8 40 pm after a four month illness. Born in England in 1230 she came to Kalamazoo at twenty three and lived in Galesburg before moving to Elkhart in 1871. Survived by six children and an adopted grandchild Abbe Wyonna. funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Blackburn
Marion Street
Blackburn
England
Kalamazoo
Mich
Galesburg
Elkhart
T. E. Clayton
R. Q. Haggerty
F. A. Sage
City
W.A. Mackelvery
Detroit
C. A. Miller
Sturgis
Richard Blackburn
New York City
Abbe Wyonna
Prison term for Elkhart horse thief ends at Michigan City
Amos Baumgardner of Elkhart, who stole at least twelve horses and property, was sent to Michigan City prison for one to fourteen years under an indeterminate sentence. Sheriff Elliott ordered the transfer after Baumgardner pled guilty in circuit court to stealing Louis Mc Clure's horse and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Baumgardner
Elkhart
Louis McClure
Michigan City
Elliott
Reformatory
Baumgardner
Huett
Chatten
Wilson
Stolen Horses Reported as Crews Investigate Missing Animals
Sheriff Elliott received a card from Grant Needham describing a horse matching the one belonging to David Gorsuch that reportedly drowned in a race at South Bend this morning. Several stray horses are at large. A horse Deputy Chatten pursued west of Nappanee last Saturday is now suspected to be the Fort Wayne theft from a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Elliott
Grant Needham
David Gorsuch
South Brsnd
Deputy Chatten
Nappanee
Fort Wayne
Stray Bullet Incident Shocks Goshen Residents
In Goshen a woman was struck by a stray bullet when Minnie Hahn fired at a cat with a 32 caliber revolver. The ball hit Ephraim Hartzler’s door and pierced his home hip injuring Mrs Hartzler with glass shards. No lasting injuries were reported and Hahn claimed the shot was in fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Minnie Hahn
First Street
Ephraim Hartzler
Second Street
Goshen Defeats Damage Suit in City Excavation Case
Jury returns verdict for the City of Goshen in the suit by Jeanette Hardasty over injuries to her son Ralph Adkins from a bicycle ride in an open excavation. The city secured a complete victory after a retrial at 3:30 pm following a noon jury deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Jeanette Hardasty
Ralph Adkins
Decree of Divorce Granted to David Baugher from Margaret Baugher
David Baugher was granted a divorce from Margaret L. Baugher this afternoon. The case, returning from the last term, was heard before Special Judge E. H. Mummert on grounds of cruelty and inhuman treatment. There are no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Baugher
Margaret L. Baugher
E. H. Mummert
Nearly Struck by Engine at Lake Shore Yard
A man working for the Gentry Bros. dog and pony show collapsed in the Lake Shore yards near Main street crossing this morning and was saved from being struck when Patrolman Stamp lifted him from the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros. Dog and Pony Show
Lake Shore
Main Street
Stamp
Zook Wealth Inheritance Reported In White Estate
David Zook formerly of Goshen is said to have become heir to 230000 through the White estate. He is a brother of A. S. Zook of this city and many friends express happiness at his good fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Call It a Fake Report on Albert Yoder’s Illness
Shipshewana residents dispute a report that Albert Yoder has small pox claiming it is false. Yoder has improved and moved to Lagrange for care, with physicians asserting only a mild case of chicken pox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipshewana
Albert Yoder
Yoder
Lagrange
Shipshewana Tribune
Ilagrange
H. A. Yoder
Old Case Dismissed in Estate Proceeding
Walter Finch administrator of the estate of Samuel K. Hunsinger filed a final report and was discharged. The docket had sixteen years of delays making it the next oldest case on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Finch
Samuel K. Hunsinger
Rehearing Sought in Knevels Case Against Publisher
The American Publishing and Engraving company faces a rehearing tomorrow in a case against Howard A. Knevels. The matter, tried twice before, involves about $20 and could affect the firm’s claims and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Publishing and Engraving Company
Howard A. Knevels
Injured in Pall Ivan Goodrich Falls at Store
Ivan Goodrich son of Dr D Goodrich suffered multiple bruises after a bad fall this morning while washing windows at the Asrelton gun store. His face was cut and he was briefly attended by local responders at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Goodrich
D. Goodrich
Asrelton
Licensed to Wed: Duker and Young Marry
A marriage license has been issued to Enos Duker and Lizzie Young, authorizing their upcoming nuptials. The record lists both individuals as the couple filing for license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Duker
Lizzie Young
Sudden Death of Mrs Eli Chupp Near Town
Mrs Eli Chupp aged about 70 residing six miles east in Clinton township died suddenly at the home of Mrs J L Miller two miles away. She dined, then collapsed after supper and died instantly despite medical efforts. She leaves a husband and several children. heart disease attributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Chupp
Clinton Township
J. L. Miller
Horse Limping From Old Cistern Wounds Goshen Resident
A Goshen News report notes a horse owned by a resident of Elkhart Prairie broke through an abandoned cistern cover while plowing. The animal suffered two deep gashes in its abdomen but was treated by a veterinarian after being brought in overnight. Theodore Deardorff was injured when struck in the eye by a pitched ball while catching, and he avoided worse harm by using a glove to shield his eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Marklan
Goshen News
Elkhart
Theodore Deardorff
Theodore Daardorff
Elkoart Prairie
Mr. Daardorff
Deardorff
Mr. Deardorff
Wolfe Divorce Suit Cites Habitual Drunkenness and Separate
Mary Wolfe files for divorce from McClellan Wolfe alleging marriage on November 14, 1891 and separation on May 1, 1899. The complaint claims habitual drunkenness and failure to provide for wife and two children, Augusta Mayme age six and Fay Geraldine age four, with custody sought.
Porcelain Suit Involving Mammon and Cannons
Sophia Weiler files against John H Mammon Byron Cannon Mrs Byron Cannon John E Cannon and Vinvelia Camon through Chamberisin Turner. Suit seeks foreclosure and determination of competing realty interests after Mammon pledged 250 dollars and mortgage on Hikhart property on Sept 4 1897 with $500 judgment and $100 attorney fees requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Weiler
John H. Mammon
Byron EH. Cannon
John E. Cannon
Vinvelia Camon
Chamberisin & Turner
Hikhart
Saloon Fixture Replevin Trial Yields Verdict
In Circuit Court the American Publishing & Engraving company vs Howard A Knevels did not proceed to a third trial. The Anna Zeitler vs Mary Zeitler et al replevin case went to trial with a jury and the plaintiff was awarded a judgment of 875 dollars. Attorneys VanFleet VanFleet represented the plaintiff while Davis Hubbell and George T. Barney defended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Publishing & Engraving Company
Howard A. Knevels
Anna Zeitler
Mary Zeitler
VanFleet & VanFleet
Davis & Hubbell
George T. Barney
Death of Joseph Hendrickson At Syracuse Prompts Fever Speculation
Reports claim Joseph Hendrickson died in Syracuse from spotted fever amid public concern. Dr. Hoy attended the post mortem and the verdict was withheld to prevent panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hendrickson
Syracuse
Hoy
No Small Pox Rumor Calms Shipshewana Town
The Shipshewana Chronicle notes rumors of small pox spreading in town are unfounded. Residents deny any illness and doubt the accusation, while memory of past misdiagnoses by two elderly men in La Grange is referenced.
Smith East Wedding Ties City Couple
James S. Smith and Miss Stella East, both of this city, wed at 10 this morning at the bride's mother's home on West Pigeon street. Rev. O H Brown officiated. Smith recently quit a trusted post with Buescher Mfg Co and the couple plan to move to Hammond Indiana where the groom will run a grocery business.
Narrow escape at Lake Shore crossing involving cyclist
A woman riding with cyclists narrowly escaped being run over by an inter-urban car at Lake Shore railway crossing last evening. She was riding inside the rails and was struck from behind but freed herself from the track just as the car arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Two Weddings in Goshen at St Johns Catholic Church
The morning two weddings in Goshen united Bernard J. Collins of Goshen with Nellie Robinson of Middlebury at St John’s Catholic Church with Father Venn officiating. At 9 30 Edward Collins and Ilas Anna Angel both of Goshen were married by Father Yenn. the grooms are cousins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Bernard J. Collins
Nellie Robinson
Middlebury
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Venn
Edward Collins
Ilas Anna Angel
Yenn
Change of Venue Granted in Kosciusko County Cases
The motion for change of venue in Lane and related city cases was granted today. Col Johnson’s request to transfer to Kosciusko county was approved and the trials will proceed before Judge Biggs and a jury at the September Kosciusko circuit court term. Death of a Ghuld Thelma Louise Burnett two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Burnett of 312 Middlebury street died yesterday at 3 pm from inflammation of the bowels. The funeral will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev D L Parks officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renus
Col. Johnson
Kosciusko County
Biggs
Kosciusko Cicuit Court
Thelma Louise
Charlea Burnett
Middlebury Street
D. L. Parks
Ejectment Suit Decided in Favor of Defendant
Ejectment before Justice Brumbaugh against Dr Mumavw for Blackburn hall possession ended with a verdict for the defendant. Jd S Dodge represented the plaintiff and Charles Henderson the defendant. The suit may be appealed. Editor John B Stoll elected to South Bend school board. the Times editor joins the board to aid city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Brumbaugh
Dr. Mumavw
Blackburn Hall
Jd. S. Dodge
Charles Henderson
John B. Stoll
South Bend Times
Stoll
Successful operation removes tumor from Mrs Styres
Dr. Short aided by Dr. Goodrich removed a tumor from the left breast of Mrs. H. A. Styres at the city hospital corner Second and Franklin yesterday afternoon. The patient rallied nicely and is making rapid improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short
Goodrich
H. A. Styres
City Hospital
Second and
Franklin Streets
Admission Petition for Lester McFarren to Asylum
Application filed for Lester McFarren to be admitted to the asylum for the insane. The 38 year old mare, unmarried, of Elkhart, previously confined in an asylum from April 1887 to January 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longceliff
Lester McFarren
Elkhart
Funeral of Mrs. Mary Blackburn
Funeral for the late Mrs. Mary Blackburn will be held at the Marion street home tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. Rev. William Galpin will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
Mary Blackburn
Marion Street
William Galpin
Maple Leaves Set for Elkhart at Edwardsburg Clash
The Maple Leaves travel to Edwardsburg for a warm up game against a strong village squad. Neither side has suffered a defeat this season, setting up a anticipated matchup Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Edwardsburg
Pension increases for Goshen residents noted in brief
Goshen pensioners Pavored Chester Coon receives a raise from six to eight dollars per month while Josiah B Cobb is allotted three hundred sixteen dollars monthly under a re issue order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Chester Coon
Josiah B. Cobb
Paymaster Hinkley Overcome By Heat In Chicago
Paymaster Hinkley of the Lake Shore railway was overcome by heat in Chicago yesterday but soon recovered.
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promoted as Cure All
An advertisement claims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup prevents consumption and cures colds. It asserts one fifth of city deaths come from consumption caused by neglected colds and promotes the product as a universal remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
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