25 Jun 1896
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
1
Quinn Pindeil and Gus Williams lost money from their street clothes left in a locker aboard a caboose during yard switching in the Big Four yards. After the theft in daylight, officers searched the area but found no clues. Pindell lost 38 dollars and Williams 34 dollars. police continue the investigation.
Raspberries ripen as local dealers move crates. Union residents note a booming railroad hoped to connect to Elkhart. Rosa Roth visits from South Bend, harvest begins early per old timers, Children’s Day at U B church draws crowds, irrigation tips from S A Minnich spotlight berry success.
The prosecuting attorney on Saturday placed true bill cases on the entry docket. Cases include State of Indiana vs Zion Simmons for assault and battery Elmer VanTassel for assault and battery State vs Chas A Alwine and Eugene Juday for petit larceny State vs Joshua R Biggs for embezzlement State vs John Wiggins for assault and battery and State vs Milton Wells for murder.
Orville R. Alford sued the city of Goshen for 20000 in damages after injuring his leg stepping into a posthole near F B Hoffmans grocery on east Washington street. The circuit court jury found 87500 in his favor after a two day trial and will appeal to the supreme court.
Henry Geiss director of the Trumpet Notes band was surprised at a band concert in the Hotel Bucklen Saturday when Eugene Foster announced a gift from the members. The group presented a gold tipped baton inscribed Presented to Henry Geiss by T. N. Band 1896. Geiss expressed thanks, valuing the gesture over the value of the baton.
The St John’s parish church in Elkhart benefited greatly from Ladies Day donations with generous offerings from hotel proprietors and local patrons. Mr Wall contributed 25 as a personal check to the building fund, Mr John McNaughton gave 100, and Wall & Carry added 5 to the total. The artistic new church edifice drew increased community support and pride.
In Wakelee Cass county Michigan during an electrical storm a farm house was struck and a blank wall in an upper front room displayed a perfect image of the house as seen from the road. The image faded after nine days. Emery Arms is on the sick list.
The Ft Wayne district Indiana conference of the Methodist Protestant church opened its district meeting at the Division street M P church. Rev W W Lineberry delivered the opening sermon on vision and God, urging born again faith and daily communion. Tonight 7:30 preaching. afternoon session 1:30. a full report appears in tomorrow's Truth.
The Continental Fraternal Lodge of Eikhbart with delegates from South Bend Goshen and Mishawaka will hold a picnic on Island Saturday afternoon June 27 inviting all to bring baskets Supper at six and an evening program at 745 featuring music readings and lectures by local figures and visiting performers Applications for Lodge No 109 Fraternal Union are being taken Wheat crop in Elkhart County is nearing harvest with yields expected to surpass prior years aided by favorable spring weather and larger acreage Farmers anticipate prosperity if prices hold steady with harvest and threshing soon underway
The Goshen Sunday Post reports that Christian Bartholomew was disinterred at Oak Ridge in Goshen for reburying after an 1893 Elkheart death. The body appeared perfectly preserved with flesh and bone turned to stone. Five men required to lift the casket as witnesses described a marble like face and unchanged features.
Harry Myers a twelve year old Benton township native is described as a natural thief and was sent to the reform school for boys by Judge Wilson after being taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff Chatten. He had been at the Orphans Home Mishawaka and was adopted in Kansas before returning to the county infirmary under sheriff and Supt McFilten.
INDIANAPOLIS June 24 The Indiana Democratic state convention opened with strong support for free silver. B F Shively of South Bend won the gubernatorial nomination on the first ballot, defeating George W Cooper. Claude Matthews nominated for president at Chicago and John B Stoll Preston Miles named national delegates. Presidential electors Henry Starnhart and Thomas B Hedges named. Delegates expected to finish work the day of the session.
Rev H B Townsend leads a party from Elkhart for a July 4 departure from New York on a European tour. The group includes Mr and Mrs Townsend and several Elkhart residents. They will visit Ireland England Scotland France Switzerland Italy Germany and Belgium with itineraries and hotel stays listed.
The Trumpet Notes Band entertained about 500 Elkhart excursionists in St Joseph last Sunday with a 60 minute balcony concert at Lake View. The crowd of over a thousand on verandas and boulevard hailed the band as it drew cheers for pieces like William Tell and Agnes polka. Organizers anticipate a July 4 return performance, praising the band as par excellence and noting the Elkhart party’s refined status.
The Columbus Varnish Co and Hanna Paint Manufacturing Co filed suits against Chas A Reed for accounts. Foreclosure action Geo M Bird vs Jones Hill Co et al proceeded with H C Dodge for plaintiff and Perry L Turner for defendants. Bank stock assessments discussed by the board of review. Marriage license issued to Gotlieb F Schaffer and Annie Eaton. Petit jury excused for the term.
Benton Harbor plans a Fourth celebration featuring bicycle races directed by the Oriole Club with Napier bridge seven mile road race open event for a diamond prize and a Main to river bridge return open race for a gold watch. Entry must be sent by July 2. The Trumpet Notes band plays in St Joseph and Island Park concert Saturday night.
James Parnell a 20 year old seminary student from Notre Dame drowned accidentally while bathing with companions in St Josephs lake. He disappeared returning for a final dive and was found after a brief search. Coroner ruled accidental drowning. his parents reside in Ireland.
Goshen News reports brother Ager lampoons Sherman Primley of Elkhart after a church event on a mule car. The tale recalls a bloomers conductor, perfume schemes, and a wild pursuit ending with an order for the coroner as the moral warns against trifling with calico.
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