Boy Kidnapped Near Elkhart Returns Home Safe
Eight year old boy vanished Saturday night after approaching by a man who lured him with candy and clothing. The child rode with the stranger to Goshen and back to Elkhart before telling his story at police headquarters. The kidnapper, likely intoxicated, could not be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K. Morse
South Main Street
Simonton Lake
V.J
Mrs. Morse
Morse
Goshen
Draak
Elkhart
Young Morse
Germania Hall
Monument
Hter
Dr Montgomery Cleared in License Case at Goshen
Dr Charles H Niman filed suit against Dr Thomas Montgomery for practicing medicine without a license. Judge George W Farrell presided at Goshen in a contested hearing. The only proof cited was Montgomery advertising as a physician. no law violation found. The prosecution argued thirty years of practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Niman
Thomas Montgomery
Warrell Hele
Montgomery
Prank Swan Captured by North Manchester Officers
Frank Swan, accused of stealing a suit and other items from a resident in Napanee and fleeing at night, has been captured by North Manchester police. Sheriff Elliott pursued the youth this morning after Swan’s recent movements to Three Rivers, where he spent time before slipping away with clothes a watch and a bicycle. Michigan authorities will pursue a second action against Swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan
Frank Swan
North Manchester
Sheriff Elliott
Three Rivers
Michigan
Finger Lost in Toy Pistol Incident
Sixteen year old William Fank visited Captain Woods north of the city and played with a toy pistol. He dropped shots into the barrel and pulled the trigger, tearing off the end of his left forefinger. Dr. M. M. Eckelman attended the wound. Edgar Judge Blake reported the incident and confirmed the boy’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fank
Captain Woods
M. M. Eckelman
Fire in Lake Shore Shops Sparks Wide Alarm
A gasoline tank exploded in the Lake Shore roundhouse during transit through the boiler room and flames engulfed the area. Workers escaped unharmed, fire crews battled the blaze for about an hour as boiler rooms ran hot, water pressure proved weak, and damage was near four hundred dollars to the building and machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Round House
Enngineer Lightfoot
Lake Shore Fire Brigade
Wilcox
Interurban Wreck Injures Passengers On Way To Mishawaka
Two chartered cars carrying the W O W band collided near Tenth street while en route to Mishawaka for memorial exercises. Passengers suffered bruises and shocks, with Harry W Loomis of Kendallville notably injured. Loomis sought redress after being refused a ticket refund and indicated legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O W
Mishawaka
Tenth Street
Edward Theis
Charles Hook
Boice
Harry W Loomis
Kendallville
Loomis
Kidnapper Ryan Arrested After South Bend Boy Missing
A man named John Ryan was arrested at the Indiana Street Railway office last night with a ten year old boy, Fay Morse, who had been taken to Goshen and back. Morse identified Ryan as the kidnapper, and authorities note Ryan's erratic statements and possible asylum history. He is under medical care to restore his mental state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Indiana Street Railway
John Ryan
South Bend
Ryan
Fay Morse
Goshen
Elkhart
Wers
Dunning
Dunning Asylum
Willie
Nelie
Indiana
Morrison
South Berd
Morrison Hotel
Vistula Avenue
Indiana Rainwsy Station
Louis O. Smart
Hudson
Mich
Hol. Smith
Chicago
Hksmeraldia
Springbrook Park
Michael Lynch
John F. Scott
Indianapolis
Ed Smith
Hattie Morrison
Fred Myers
Adrian
J.w.dooley
John R. Johnson
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Rolica
Cassidy
Jakob Kerner
Captain Cassidy
Kerner
Johnston
Smith
Heal Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Cleveland
Land transfers show Mary J McKataffer and husband to Frank Sawyer in Locke area. $65 Co operative Savings and Loan Society of Elkhart to Emma J Paddock in Elkhart. Henry E Dinehart and wife to Mary Kelly a 30 acre parcel in Cleveland for $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heal
Mary J McKataffer
Frank Sawyer
Locke
Co-operative Savings and Loan Society of
Elkhart
Emma J Paddock
Henry E Dinehart
Mary Kelly
Cleveland
Wants to Have Him Released in Murder Case
Lucy Dietz fights to free her brother Jimmy Hess who faces murder charges in Levi Spivey’s death. Authorities expect no bail to be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Dietz
Jimmy Hess
Levi Spihr
Divorce suits filed for Holdeman and Harris cases
Francis M Holdeman sues Jennie Holdeman for divorce citing abandonment. Lucy Harris seeks divorce from DeWayne Harris, hiring Jas Sho walter. Married May 9 1891 separated March 14 1897. Abandonment cited. Two children. Alimony of 500 dollars requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Holdeman
Jennie Holdeman
Lucy Harris
DeWayne Harris
Jas. Showalter
Swan in jail tied to repeated thefts and pending plea
Frank Swan, famed for stealing others clothing, is jailed in North Manchester after a Three Rivers Michigan theft and Napanee accomplice Grant Sayles awaits trial. Swan faces possible petit larceny plea and mercy plea while Sayles may be discharged. Henry Geisinger’s will probate leaves $500 to each grandson and $135 to a daughter with the rest split among six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Geisinger
Ira
Wm. Miller
Truth Article Sparks Inquiries on Elkhart Power Sale
Citizens of Elkhart show growing interest as Truth reports the sale of the electric light plant to the St. Joseph and Elkhart Power Company. Promised cheap power from water power on the St. Joseph river attracts manufacturers and fuels growth prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Truth
St. Joseph
Turner to Prosecute Spahr Murder Case Assistant
Judge Wilson appointed Perry L. Turner to assist in prosecuting James Hess and George Ayres for the murder of Levi Spahr in Goshen. Prosecutor Sims, Deputy Franck, and Turner will prosecute, with Miller and Berkey & Zigler defending. Case continued to October term of the Elkhart Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Perry L. Turner
James Hess
George Ayres
Levi Spahr
Goshen
Sims
Franck
Charles W. Miller
Berkey & Zigler
Mlkhart Circoult
Real Estate Transfers List Multiple Elkhart Nappanee Lots
Jacob Brown and wife transfer an enour lot in Nappanee to John Stout for 31600 dollars. Daniel Mock and wife transfer land in Bango to Henry Larber and wife for 32000 dollars. V Willinas Ly Frank and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Bertha L Lashueagh for 200 dollars. Justice HE Pawing and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Amanda Hartzeg for 25 dollars. Marion Bachelor and wife transfer to Man Asses J Shrock and wife Jot in Elkhart for 600 dollars. Samuel H Troup and wife transfer 108 in Jackson to Howard Whitehead for 240 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Brown
John Stoutenour
Nappanee
Daniel Mock
Henry Larber
Bango
Willinas Ly Frank
Bertha L Lashueagh
Elkhart
Justice
May
Samuel Warren
Locke
Samuel H Troup
Howard Whitehead
Jackson
Premature Fourth of July Blast at Timmins News Stand
A premature July Fourth explosion occurred at Fred Timmins' South Main news stand. Clerk Gene Gemberling was burned, lips and face cut, eyes irritated by sawdust, after a cannon torpedo box ignited. Timmins was shocked but uninjured. both fled to safety with others assisting. Dr Baumgartner treated Gemberling. incident drew a crowd and prompted a near-fire alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Timmins
South Main Street
Gene Gemberling
Mr. Timmins
Gene
Mr. Gemberling
Houseworth Bros
C. O. Baumgartner
Timmins
South Bend Morrison hotel fire kills Louis Smart in blaze
A mysterious arson hits the Morrison hotel in South Bend causing a fatal blast that kills Louis Smart, a Hudson Michigan lineman, and injures several others including actress Miss Emeraldia and notable locals. Firefighters heroically rescue a child as Chief Kerner and Captain Cassidy pull victims from the third floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Eain
Louis Smart
Elkhart Fourth of July Plans Expand Fun and Funds
A second meeting of the Business Men's Fourth of July committee reports growing funds with $657 in the bank and $25 pledged by the electric light firm. Plans include bands, balloon ascensions, a $100 fireworks display, prizes from Soudan factory and Acme Wheel works, several bike races, and a parade with over fifty merchants participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bell
Turner
Will Hazelton
The
Electric Light Company
Hillis Chester
Buescher
Lnner Post
Rogers
Goshen Indibel
South Bend
Messrs
Waltz
Corbett
Kuhn
Hanson
Sturgis
Main Street
Prizs
Soudan
Acme Cycle Works
John Klink
Asa
Elkhart
Dunlaps
State Street
Committee On Parade
Newt Cochran Sentenced For Wire Theft At Island Park
Newt Cochran pled guilty to stealing electric light wire from Island Park. Judge Wilson sentenced him to about six months in the Elkhart stone yard and suspended the sentence on good behavior, promising his return to join the community with the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt
Newt Cochran
Island Park
Wilson
Elkhart Stone Yard
Newton
Axe Divorce Petition Filed After Desertion
Mrs Meda Axe sues for divorce from Leroy Axe alleging marriage on June 16 1898 and desertion by the defendant who was arrested and fined for abandoning his wife. Deputy Frank files dog tax delinquent cases against 35 owners who failed to pay after notice urging collection with leniency shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Farmer Brasbough Team Halts Carriage After Grounded Sole
A team driven by farmer Brasbough from north of the city became frightened near Main and Franklin as the carriage sole dropped to the ground. The animals were controlled before they could break free. One horse suffered a painful leg cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brasbough
Main and
Franklin Streets
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D. K
DR. Mongomery
Niman
Dr. Montgomery
Edgar
E¢cgar
Manila
Lake Shore
Harry Loomis
Southbend
Grant Sayles
Elliott
Itoa
Sayles
Spahr
Timmin
Hotel Morrison
Mueasgel
Cassopolis
Hudson, Mich
Dr. Smart
Board of Equalization
Frank Coldridge
Bristol
Jonathan Hill
Cleveland Township
Henry M. Bishop
Middlebury Street
Mary J
Ford M
Elxhart
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