Arrests in Goshen Case Spark Local Interest
Dr Thomas Montgomery faces a charged arrest for practicing medicine without a license after a Goshen warrant sworn by Dr Charles Niman. He travels with attorney Vernon Van Fleet and Constable Heath, returning to Elkhart on the 3 o clock car. The case follows a prior prosecution and prompts widespread discussion as the motive and jurisdiction are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Montgomery
Charles H. Nimao
Justice Young
Goshen
Nimen
Elkhart
Heath
Montgomery
Vernon van Fleet
Dr. Ninian
Trath
Niman
May distribution of school funds by townships and towns
The May distribution of school moneys lists allocations for multiple townships and towns including Elkhart, Clinton, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, and Wakarusa with amounts ranging from about 1,300 to over 20,000 dollars. Several corporate and district entities appear with varied sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikhart Township
Clinton
Benton
Jackson
Harrison
Concord
Bango
Olive
Jefferson
Middlebury
York
Washington
Bristol
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Goshen
Elkhart
Hoffman and Fager Wed in Goshen Judge’s Chambers
William O. Hoffman of Bremen and Elsie A. Fager of Nappanes were married today in Goshen by Special Judge James Dodge in his chambers. He performed the ceremony in a dignified manner and saluted the bride with a greeting befitting a young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
William O. Hoffman
Bremen
Elsie A. Fager
Nappanes
Goshen
James 8
Elkhart Families Win Custody Dispute Over Child
The Noble circuit court heard a case brought by Henry D. Albers of Elkhart to gain possession of a child adopted by Mr and Mrs Frank Grobert of Noble County nearly two years ago. The court ruled in favor of Mr and Mrs Grobert allowing continued custody of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Noble Circuit Court
Henry D. Albers
Frank Grobert
Noble County
Grobert
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Amid Small Sums
Judson E Mellotte and wife sell to William Walter a lot in Elkhart for 5 dollars. Frank Rigby and wife transfer to Henry Gilman a lot in Elkhart for 400 dollars. George B Hoopingarner and wife convey to Charles E Compton a lot in Elkhart for 1 dollar. Charles E Compton sells back to George B Hoopingarner a lot in Elkhart for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson E Mellotte
William Walter
Elkhart
Frank Rigby
Henry Gilman
George B. Hoopingarner
Charles E Compton
Charles E. Compton
George B Hoopingarner
Livengood Improves Amid Unchanged Bond Prospects
Henry Livengood's condition continues to improve and he remains cheerful as he recovers. No bond arrangements have been made, according to Supt Braden, with the man eager to move beyond confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livengood
Henry Livengood
Todry
Supt
Braden
Tiller Divorce and Local Marriages Report
Sarah Tiller granted a divorce from George H. Tiller on abandonment grounds. Marriage licenses issued to Ora R. Stoutenour and Jeanette Mellinger, both 22 of Nappanee, and Jesse W. Price 26 and Myrtle M. Michael 21 of Nappanee. A rural mail route was assigned to Nappanee and Clyde Harry. Booth Bend gained another route. A Muncie purseryman discovered a bug proposed to protect trees from insects. it bites insects but spares leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora R. Stoutenour
Jeanette Mellinger
Nappanee
Jesse W. Price
Myrtle M. Michael
Hapsnee
Clyde Harry
Carrie
Booth Bend
Muneie
Tragedy on St Joseph River Claims Two Lives
Frederick Linder twenty seven and Mary Rozlockowski twenty one drowned when their boat capsized on the St Joseph river at South Bend Tuesday night. Linder stood rocking the craft despite pleas. Both bodies were recovered. Linder of Louisville and Rozlockowski worked in a shirt factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Linder
Sage
Mary Rozlockowski
Mary Clare
St. Joseph
South Bend
Linder
Louisville
Fire at Goshen Destroys Shops on Washington Street
At 3 a.m. a blaze broke out in the basement of Hulwick's grocery in Goshen, spreading to Hoffman and Brockmyer's grocery. The Smith Brothers block sustained substantial damage but was insured. Losses included £900 for Hoffman Brockmyer's, £350 for Perry Hulwick with no insurance, and $25 for Frank Leibole. The Goshen Gas Company office suffered only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Brothers
Washington Street
Goshen
Trump
Hulwick’s Grocery
Hoffman & Brockmyer's
Hoffman & Brockmyer
Perry Hulwick
Foss
Frank Leibole
Goshengis Company
School Suit Filed Over Missed May Grant
Friday June 15 Van Fleet and Van Fleet served notice on Auditor Berkey to bring suit against the bondsmen of former county treasurer Wm H Holdeman to recover 35900 in school funds from the May 1897 distribution. Berkey refused to obey the notice and will be joined as a party. Treasurer Wood to be named. Bondsmen listed include Arnold Collins Brodrick Brodrick Brodrick Neidig Miller Lowry Platter Thomas Vail Goshen. Previous suit a year ago failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Fleet
Berkey
Wm. H. Holdeman
Hikhart
Wood
Holdeman
Joseph D. Arnold
Wilson L. Collins
John H. Brodrick
Charles B. Brodrick
Justus Uu. Brodrick
David W. Neidig
Charles W. Miller
Alfred Lowry
Wm. D. Platter
Eliza O. Thomas
Louis W. Vail
Goshen
Cowuny
Guests of Elbheart at Century Club luncheon
A notable visiting party from the Indiana Pharmaceuticals association stayed in the city, arriving from South Bend in three special cars. They toured the Miles Medical facilities, were photographed near the Edward Kelly foundry, and attended a luncheon at the Century club with remarks by A. H. Beardsley. Newspaper men Frederick A. Miller Martin Van Buren Starr and William B. Barnard were among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Miles Medical Company
Indiana Pharmaceuticals Association
South Bend
Edward Kelly Foundry
John Parfitt
Goshen
W.qo.gross
Fort Wayne
A. H. Beardsley
Bond release for Orrin J. Van Wagner and local notices
Orrin J Van Wagner released on $500 cash bond after Lake Shore detectives tied him to a stolen flour sack in Osceola. In marriage news Mrs Bessie Brick and Hugh McLachlan wed at the Baptist parsonage with reception plans in Goshen. Local business reshaping includes David Simorton remodeling 129 South Main and Max Kempner preparing a new clothing stock. A garrett growth case ends with nose reconstruction on Allen Bevarda. Sheriff Kauffman notes a cream horse theft near LaGrange with rewards offered. Goshen murder case lawyers seek continuance as trial readiness lags. Notices warn of swindlers selling non existent English estates. George F Alderman buys a cottage at Wawasee Lake. Matilda Lockard granted divorce from Orange D Lockard. Lead of cabbage planted by William M Currier. Advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion relief and stomach health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin J. van Wagner
Lake Shore
Osceola
Obisago
Aca
David Simorton
South Main Street
Charles Andrews
Max Kempner
Nadel & Kempner
Kempner
Elkhart
Barn Fire Follows Playful Fire by Jones Children
Thomas Jones a farmer west of town lost a barn and its contents worth about 500 dollars after his children played with matches in the hay mow. Neighbors fought the blaze with buckets, saved the house, but the barn and stock were destroyed. The wind spread flames toward the house but it suffered only limited damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
Thief Frank Swan Sought After Further Theft
Sheriff Eliott reports Three Rivers officers chased Frank Swan who stole a suit of clothes a bicycle a watch and Sid in money in Tahres Rivers and fled the town. He was wanted in Goshen but not yet captured in the Michigan town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliott
Three Rivers
Frank Swan
Nappanee
Tahres Rivers
Michigan
Goshen
Man seeks to adopt Elk Hart boy Rhue Bush
George Boyce of Glendora Michigan visited Goshen and asked to adopt Rhue Bush the boy sent to jail by Judge Wilson. Boyce is a relative and pledges to provide good care. The judge has not ruled yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
George Boyce
Glendora
Mich
Goshen
Rhue Bush
Elkhart
Wilson
Boyce
Goshen Gratitude Debate Over Fourth of July Crowd
The Goshen Democrat accuses Goshen of ingratitude toward Elkhart for past crowd involvement, while Truth defends Goshen's turnout as neighborly and convenient, stating Goshen will again show a strong Fourth of July presence despite criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
William O. Hoffman aged 33 of Bremen wed Elsie A. Fager aged 22 of Neppsanee. Hugh McLachlan aged 31 of Elk hart married Bessie Brick aged 25 of Elk hart. Gustave Burgharth aged 34 of Elkhart wed Helen Thompson aged 23 of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Hoffman
Bremen
Elsie A. Fager
Neppsanee
Hugh McLachlan
Bessie Brick
Elkhart
Gustave Burgharth
Helen Thompson
Long Walk Documented After Car Break Down Across Indiana
Arthur Fidler Bert High and John Anders drove from Wakarusa to Osceola Sunday and boarded an inter urban car to South Bend. A storm caused an electrical breakdown forcing the trio to walk from South Bend to Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Fidler
Bert High
John Anders
Wakarusa
Osceola Sanday
South Bend
Oecesola
Willi Race on the Fourth of July
A ten mile bicycle race is planned between Goshen and Ekhart with participants from both cities. The event will be held on July Fourth and run as a strictly city contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willi
Goshen
Ekhart
Livengood Bond Granted After Shooting Incident
Henry Livengood, shot by Constable Dwight during a Saturday arrest attempt, was released today on bond. He left the station with his brother, appeared pale but unharmed aside from the bullet in his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livengood
Bond
Henry Livengood
Dwight
Granted Divorce Gives William Forrey Custody
William Forrey of Elkhart is granted a divorce from Mary Forrey and receives custody of their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Forrey
Elkhart
Mary Forrey
Real Estate Transfers and Local Deaths Reported
Myrone Cole and wife transfer property to Lillian A Odell for 850 dollars. Mrs Barbars Secotes dies at six this morning at her home six miles south of the city from paralysis aged 80 years eight months. Survived by husband Samuel Scoles and three children Jesse Drake Mrs M W Berth and Louis Scores. Funeral Sunday with time not set. Herman Bringoff trustee reports supplemental inventory for Wakarusa Mill and Elevator Co showing 529.28 and sale account with 3958.55 balance. Dividend paid 90 percent, total distributed 1 374.72, undistributed balance 2 578.83. Mrs Solomon Jedrow, 32, dies at home in Nappanee last Wednesday night from dropsy. Survived by husband and three children. Frank Brumbaugh awarded contract for Hellefontaine Bridge Up for erection of three steel bridges in Kosciusko county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bringoff
Wakarusa Mill & Elevator Co
Solomon Jedrow
Nappanee
Frank Brumbaugh
Hellefontaine
Kosciusko County
Divorce suit filed by Catharine Russ for James D. Russ
Catharine Russ sues for divorce alleging habitual drunkenness and neglect. Married May 8 1884 and separated July 6 1898. She seeks custody of two children Louise A. Russ 15 and Margaret A. Russ 13 and $200 alimony. Attorneys Z20k and Charnley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Russ
James D. Russ
Louise A. Russ
Margaret A. Russ
Z20k
Charnley
Obituary and school funds report from Nappanee
Michael Olouse nearly 90 dies at his son Charles Olouse home in Nappanee. Auditor Berkey states only 2300 dollars from school money remain, now subject to loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkey
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
A. B. of Gregory Landing Missouri credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life during a severe illness. He describes immediate relief after taking the medicine and notes it has kept his family healthy for nine years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. B
Lafayette
Gregory Landing
Clark County
Missouri
Tam
Final arrangements for Fourth of July celebration in Elkhart
An Elkhart Truth hall meeting of the Business Men's Fourth of July committee reports strong funding and detailed plans for Main Street festivities. Bands Elbel and Rogers, a balloon ascent, vaudeville, fireworks, races, moving pictures, and a G A R parade are planned with round trip rail tickets and a ten o'clock parade start. Speakers include Milo Hascall and local dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truth ‘Hall
Business Men’s
James A. Bell
Turner
Committee On Music
Elbel
Band of
South
Rogers
Goshen
Buescher
Misuawaka
Elkhart
Main Street
G. A. R Poate
Gore K
Te Mein
W. W. Hayden
Ase Blass
Milo Stark
C. F. Waltz
Ospt. Barney
Thomas
Dunlaps Rivalry Sparks Local Turmoil
In Dunlaps, Archie Green and Billy Blott, both from a city and now in the interurban car barns, fostered a rivalrous mood. Gossip linked Blott to a local woman, fueling talk and fear, with reports centering on a contested document Green endorsed that may not prove his honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Times
Dunlaps
Archie Green
Billy Blott
Max Ratner
Billy
Real estate transfers list from Elkhart and Benton
Frank L Baker and wife transfer to John O Carman and wife Jot in Elkhart for 1000 dollars. Timothy Hudson transfers 160 acres in Benton to Ann L Hudson for 1 dollar. Tillie Wines transfers BIA Jenkins lot in Elkhart to Mary Hand for 1000 dollars. A J Stoner transfers a lot in Elkhart to Henry Overlease for 115 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L Baker
John O Carman
Elkhart
Timothy Hudson
Ann L. Hudson
Benton
Tillie
Mary Hand Bia Jenkins
A J Stoner
Henry Overlease
Injured Man Falls from Tree at Farm
Ira Zigier visited his father's farm east of the city and was aloft in a tree picking cherries when a limb broke. He fell about ten feet to the ground and was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ire Zigier
Ira Zigier
Census guesses place Elkhart at 16821 amid state ranking
The Chicago Tribune estimates Elkhart population at 16821, ranking thirteenth in Indiana. Goshen 9067, South Bend 39000. county total 57078. Indiana grows 33.13 percent in ten years. Fort Wayne 54324, Terre Haute 43000, Evansville 58000, and Indianapolis 180000 lead the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Elkhart
Goshen
South Bend
Mishawaka
Hlkhart County
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ihews
Illinois
Indianapolis
Evansville
Pearis
Fort Wayne
Terre Haute
Ilkhart Post Office Efficiency Highlighted
The article notes Ilkhart leads in proportionate savings with post office expenses at 25 percent of gross receipts. It lists five year figures showing net government gains and high gross receipts, citing 1895 to 1899 data and a 337,000 net for last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilkhartan
Ekhert
Ilkhart Post Office
The Montgomery Trial Continues In Goshen
The case of Dr. Charles H. Niman against Dr. Thomas Montgomery for practicing medicine without a license is continued in Goshen until next Monday. Prosecution claims motive to drive Montgomery from town, while locals doubt public good in driving someone out. If Montgomery violates the law, punishment should follow, but the public should not force relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Charles H. Niman
Thomas Montgomery
Goshen
Himebaugh Case Ends in Jury Deadlock in Nappanee
Norman Himebaugh v. David S. Culp failed to reach a verdict after ten hours deliberation in circuit court. Jury stood 9 to 3 for plaintiff over $33,000 damages for fire caused by defendant's steam engine while baling straw last October near Nappanee. Judge Dodge discharged the panel after nine o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himebaugh
Norman Himebaaugh
David S. Culp
Dodge
Goshen
Nappanee
Fred Warner Faces Assault Charge in Goshen Court
Fred Warner an amarella mender based near Bristol is charged before Judge Youn in Goshen with an assault against Levi Harshberger. The incident draws local attention amid Elkhart days and nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warner
Amarella Mender
William Meinke Dies After Brief Illness at Plum Street
William Meinke died at his home on Plum street at 4 30 this morning after a brief illness. He was 37 and is survived by his mother Minnie Meinke. The funeral will be held Monday at 10 from the South Main street home where he once ran a shoe shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meinke
Plum Street
Minnie Meinke
Nir
Meinke
South Main Street
Death of A. H. Long in Georgia Typhoid Fever
A. H. Long formerly of Allendale died in Austell Georgia at 5 this morning from typhoid fever after a 21 day illness. He had gone to run a sawmill for J. S. Lehman and leaves a widow. The item ends with medical ad language about kidney disease and a product pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Long
Allendale Addition
Austell
Georgia
Mr. Long
J. S. Lehman
Bright
Housey
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DR. Montgomery
Wnixman
Prom Elkhart
W. H. Holdeman
Elbheart
The
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association
Orrin van Wagner
Charlea Brick
H. McLachlan
the Fair Store
Allen Bevard
Garrett
Bevarda
Kauffman
LaGrange County
Elliott
Myron Nelson
LaGrange
George Ayers
James Hess
Evi Spahr
George F. Alderman
Goshen Hotel
Wawasee Lake
Matilda BE. Lockara
Orange D. Lockard
William M. Currier
Swan
Myrone Cole
Lillian
Odell
Eikhart
Michael Olouse
Charles Olouse
Cole
Allan
Tor
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