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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
1
Elkhart Electric Company secures injunction restraining removal of Crawford street poles. City council reports instructed Street Commissioner to remove the poles by Tuesday morning. Injunction motion to be argued June 24 at a special meeting noted in Monday's Daily.
The Elkhart Electric Company poles dispute on Crawford street prompted a special Saturday session. Mayor Greene denounced the company for defying city mandates and urged removal with police guard. Attorney Van Fleet warned of potential damages. arbitration urged by Pratt. injunction sought in Goshen with June 24 argument date.
Jury deliberations began this afternoon in the case of Fremont Fulkerson against Francis Lamber over damages for alleged failure to deliver wheat under contract. A verdict had not yet been reached at press time.
David Alwine was acquitted on the larceny charge.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a land plat with deeds by lot number and about $1,000 value. The text references measurement, coverage by houses, county surveyors, and discrepancies in surveyed results, but details are unclear.
The Metropolitan Paving Brick Company was awarded a judgment of 1651.58 against contractor Frank Brumboush by default. Several cases were dismissed at plaintiff costs including Dotson vs Cauffman and a change of name petition for Lou Ray Girton. A Flint & Walling case yielded 401.68 for the plaintiff. Officer A Rinehart arrested a drunk Saturday and officers Rinehart and Pearce arrested one yesterday.
H. E. Reddy Brandon was shot in the left thigh by Tom Weaver of Cass County Michigan in front of Ginsburz’s saloon on South Main Street Saturday night. Two shots were fired, the first hit and the second knocked his hat off as he fled toward the saloon door. Brandon’s leg was dressed by Dr. I. W. Short and he was taken to his Lip schitz farm home. Weaver claims self defense while Brandon says Weaver threatened to kill him after a prior dispute over a fish charge. Weaver was arrested and will have a hearing tonight along with Joe Shapiro charged with car burglary on the Lake Shore.
Next meet at Barney race track features three likely events a 2 25 trot a free for all pace and a green trot with a possible extra race. Entries expected from South Bend Goshen Mishawaka and probably Shipshewana as locals praise the fast track and forecast fine sport June 24.
Editor C. W. Clifford of Chesterfield, bailiff of the superior court, completes his fifth year in service preserving the court's dignity. During his tenure he has performed duties and duties with diligence.
In Madison county court an eighty six year old Hammond Indiana judge known as Justice Jordan proposes to marry a couple in a divorce case. He pledges to perform the ceremony supply a breakfast and bouquet of roses free of charge while expecting a handsome repayment from the groom and bride in return. The actions appear to reveal a calculated use of favors to influence the nuptial outcome.
John Mitchell who ran a Marion wallpaper shop sold out, cleaned his stocks and left town Friday with reportedly 2000 dollars. His accomplice is identified as Nellie Cox who worked as collector. Cox’s husband says he will sue for divorce and damages for alienation. Creditors seek Mitchell while Cox plans to prosecute if apprehended.
A Tuesday night blaze started from an unknown arsonist igniting a gas leak at Citizens' Light and Heat in Marion. The fire burned for hours smothered later, discoloring Ira J. Wann's nearby house, leaving muddy brown soot and repainting needed. surrounding property sustained minor damage after a reported leak went neglected.
Jonah Gunter, Civil War veteran, was stabbed by blacksmith Charles Snyder in John Pounds General Store Oswego Kosciusko County on Saturday afternoon. Snyder, influenced by liquor, insulted Gunter as a pensioner before the attack.
A child born at the home of Claude and Mrs. Turley in Howard county has five fingers on one hand beside the thumb and lacks bone where upper teeth would form. The infant is in good health and appears likely to live.
Missie a shorthorn cow in E W Bowens prize herd at Delphi is dangerously ill and feared to die. Her yearling calf valued at 2500 dollars died last week. With one exception Missie is the highest priced cow in the world.
Marriage licenses recorded include Bicholas J. Senet Pellston and Allan Bee-Houseworth Elkhart with Mary Manning Hikhart and Gilbert Grootveld Elkhart. Hazel Darling Hikhart also appears in the register.
The Goshen water station bids awarded to Elkhart contractors John W. L. Moran and Charles H. Watson for 7256 dollars. Work must finish by October 1, digging a forty foot diameter and at least thirty feet deep well to supply pure cold water for ten years.
Testimony places Jett and White outside the Hargis store across from the courthouse during the shooting. Ewen stood by his side as the assassin fired. observers in the hallway saw movement but could not identify the shooter.
In St. Francis Kansas on June 16 the preliminary hearing for Chauncey Dewey and two associates accused in the murder of Daniel Berry and his two sons began. Troops guard the courthouse as cowboys and settlers fill the city. entrants searched for weapons.
Scranton Pa June 16 The Mine Workers convention this morning endorsed the executive board action in electing miners representatives to the board of conciliation. This averts all prospects of a strike.
Belgrade marked the accession of the new king with a city illumination last night and a thanksgiving festival planned for today. The festive events underscore a period of national joyous display across the capital.
In Fremont Fulkerson versus Francis Lambert a verdict for the defendant was returned by the jury at 5 o clock yesterday afternoon. The suit sought damages for alleged failure to deliver wheat as per contract.
Moses Kimmel sues D M Best on note was taken to trial in the circuit court this afternoon.
Andrew Anderson and Perry L. Turner as guardians for Mond E Davis sue Goshen Pharmacal Co E D Chipman and Frederick Simpson asking for a receiver and dissolution of the firm The suit claims the capital is 25000 with Chipman Davis and Simpson holding portions Allegations say 1900 profits were 7500 with 3500 net and 1901 profits were similar but 1901 purchases showed 19000 of which 2000 were false charges cutting dividends From the complaint Chipman and Simpson allegedly exploited Davis and ran the business so he gained no profit.
Portland reports hundreds of men resume work to recover the dead in Heppner after a devastating washout. Up to daylight three hundred bodies found, with an estimated two hundred more under debris or in unreachable areas. Conditions force burial in common crates and sheet wrappings. A relief train with physicians nurses and supplies reached ten miles from Heppner before washout halted progress. Governor Chamberlain orders state aid and assistance from other cities to expedite relief.
Washington D C June 16 warrants issued for two more post office employees on alleged fraudulent transactions. Identities withheld until apprehension.
President Roosevelt departed Washington this morning for Charlottesville Virginia to attend the University of Virginia commencement exercises.
A letter from King Karageorgevitch states that once enthroned he will visit foreign rulers. Berlin reports elections for the new reichstag are being held across the empire today.
The School City of Elk hart versus Elkhart county the treasurer and the Holderman bondsmen will be heard in the circuit court this afternoon. The school seeks 5900 plus interest likely totaling around 2000. Attorney James S. Dodge who traveled to Indianapolis yesterday will argue Coppes versus the International Building and Loan Association.
The Skupt shina opened at noon and unanimously elected Prince Peter Karageorgevitch king after passing a vote of thanks to army officers for disposing of the king and queen. The meeting decided no reward would be offered for the regicides and that names would not be officially published.
The biannual session of the Modern Woodmen head camp begins in Indianapolis today and runs through Saturday. Delegates from 33 states attend, totaling about 675,000 members. Key issues include rate readjustment and the selection of head consul to succeed W. A. Nortcott. leading candidates are White of Pontiac Illinois and Barton of Lincoln Nebraska.
County commissioners meet in Goshen this afternoon to award contracts for county supplies for the upcoming quarter. The session focuses on procurement needs and bidder selections.
A Bryan Ohio telegram reports John M. Brumbaugh of Cherryvale and Red Fork Oil Company has secured an oil lease from S. S. Manufacturing for drilling near the old No. 2 well. The Elk hart Goshen Indiana group lists officers J. M. Brumbaugh president B. J. Schaffer secretary and D. M. Puterbaugh treasurer with leases on 500 acres. The Texas Oklahoma Oil and Gas Company plans to drill another well within a few hundred feet of the current output.
The June 15 gathering in Scranton brings together the mine workers for a crucial convention the union calls the most important since the anthracite shutdown. Central issue is the conciliatory or trouble board the operators have not recognized, claiming it breaches the coal strike commission agreement.
Ashley a 19 year old athlete drowned in the St Joseph River near Division Street after his companion Kentner failed to assist at the critical moment. A crowd gathered including ladies as Samuel Hackney retrieved the body before officials arrived. The coroner noted possible life saving if revived earlier and Ashley was known for work at Economy grocery and membership in Maccabees Knights of Pythias and New Carlisle lodges.
John Dotson loses official title as game warden after his attempt to force Walter Brown to install fish ladders months ago. No successor named yet.
Fragmentary Elkhart notices list individuals Arthur Aldrich May 27 Mayme Hoffman May 25 Frank Gordon May 2 and Eliza Heier with unclear dates, reflecting a local obituary or notice page.
A historical note on flower arranging tracing Japanese influence in embroidery, carvings, and china. It suggests practical, affordable display ideas using simple vessels and notes how to adapt tall branches with bamboo strips for beauty. It highlights blue white bowls, pewter dishes, and improvised vessels.
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