Elkhart Considers Opening Manual Training School
A citizen committee including Walter Brown C M Lounsberry and Herman Borneman met at Fieldhouse’s office to study converting the Prairie Street Institute building into a manual training school. The idea stems from Institute officials proposing the building sale and could serve south side students with nearer facilities. The plan is under serious consideration by prominent locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Manual Training
Elkhart Institute
Institute
Prairie Street
South Side
Central School
Weather Bureau to Be Installed at Miles Medical Co
A weather bureau will be installed at the Miles Medical Co in Elkhart within two weeks. F K Fernald will lead the operation with a Chicago weather expert as interim support. The system includes a quadruple register with wind vane anemometer rain gauge and sunlight recorder linked to a recording room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Elkhart
Miles Medical Co
Miles
Franklin Street
F. K. Fernald
Chicago
Invention Measures Atmosphere With Early Meters
A description explains a psychometer for humidity, a polymeter for temperature and humidity, an asteroid barometer for pressure, and multiple thermometers across a building to gauge conditions, with plant cost estimated in the several thousand dollars.
Female shoplifter caught at Hill's store in Vistula
Mrs. Milo Corpe of Vistula is accused of stealing a 25 cent comb from Hill's notion counter. Hosiery clerk Maude Taylor observed the act and alerted Charles Helman. Corpe admitted guilt, offered to pay, and was lectured before being allowed to leave. Authorities note her pattern and merchants' vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Corpe
Vistula
Ind
Notion
Hill
Maude Taylor
Helman
Goshen Briefs on Investigation of Exam Cheating
BE. R. Jones reports from Goshen that his brother, the State Superintendent, will arrive in a few days to conduct a thorough investigation into the theft of examination questions. Developments expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. R. Jones
Jones
Goshen
Wagon Collision Kills One Horse Near Millersburg
George Boomershine of Millersburg and his 12-year-old nephew Charles were riding a wagon when a Wabash train struck the team crossing the track. One horse died instantly. the other survived. Harness torn from both, bit left in the living horse. The occupants escaped by leaping from the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Boomershine
Millersburg
Charles Boomershine
Restraining Order Sought Over Hickory Street Property
Attorney Conley files suit in Elkhart circuit court seeking restoration of four lots and a house on Hickory street deeded to Hudson's wife during their separation. Hudson, once a Pullman porter, was married in 1896 in Wisconsin and later divorced in Chicago. The request includes a restraining order to prevent disposal of the real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conley
George Hudson
Hudson
Elkhart
Hickory Street
Wisconsin
Chicago
No Smallpox at Reformatory in Indiana
Smallpox at the Indiana reformatory in Jeffersonville has been eradicated. Dr. H. C. Sharp reported the last six men were fully well and released from quarantine. The outbreak began March 3 with a convict from Lawrence county. May 22 cases totaled twenty two, with no new cases since May 20. Clark county also has no active cases per Dr. W. H. Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformatory
Indianapolis
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
H. C. Sharp
Lawrence County
Clark County
Kentucky
Elks Carnival Planned for Elkhart After Logansport Show
Elkhart will host a carnival by the Elks following a Logansport event described as the best they ever saw. The Gaskell-Mundy show received favorable notices and Elks in Elkhart are quietly arranging a clean, busy schedule with no objectionable features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Elks
Logansport
Gaskell-Mundy Co
Elks Lodge
Omaha
Denver
Eikhart
Real Estate Transfers In Elkhart Goshen Osolo
Real estate transfers list several deeds including L B Houtz to J E Carman for a lot in Elkhart at 800 dollars A S Lamb to J E Carman et al for land in Osolo 2000 Indiana Loan Trust Co to J H E Carman land in Osolo 5 M L Delo to A S Lamb land in Osolo 2000 Frances Yeoman to E H A Yeoman lot in Goshen 1050 David Shank to Monro Shank land in Harrison 500
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. BE. Houtz
J. E. Carman
Elkhart
A. S. Lamb
J. E. Carman Et al
Osolo
Indiana Loan & Trust Co
J. HE. Carman
M. L. Delo
A .S. Lamb
Frances Yeoman
EH. A .Yeoman
Goshen
David Shank
Monro Shank
Harrison
Real estate transfers in Elkhart and Middlebury values listed
Transactions include Co J Hulbert selling to F R Peters a lot in Elkhart for 700 dollars. I S Kauffman sells to M M Kauffman land in Middlebury for 500 dollars. Rachel Hisenbeiss sells to M I Whitmer a lot in Elkhart for 1700 dollars. M I Whitmer sells to Elizabeth Schafer a lot in Elkhart for 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hulbert
F. R. Peters
Elkhart
I. S. Kauffman
M. M. Kauffman
Middlebury
Rachel Hisenbeiss
M. I. Whitmer
Elizabeth Schafer
Elkhart Furnace Company Formally Incorporated
The Elkhart Furnace company of Elkhart Indiana was incorporated yesterday in Indiana polis with capital stock of $10,000. Directors listed include William G. Forward Franklin B Van Camp Howard H Gray Frederick W Miller and Stratford Maxon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart, Company
Elkhart Furnace ‘Company of Elkhart
Indianapolis
William . G._ Forward
Franklin B
van. Camp
Howard
H. Gray
Frederick W. Miller
Strafford
Maxon
Wakarusa Case Seeks Injunction Against Yoders
Mrs. Jennie Walsh sues Indiana Railway Co for 2000 in damages alleging insult and removal at Elkhart office while obtaining a dog left by a friend. Perry Turner represents Walsh Charley Miller for the railroad. Testimony underway at 2 30 with sharp exchanges between counsels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Walsh
Indiana Railway Co
Rummel Sues Yoders to Halt Farm Implement Manufacturing
John C. Rummel of Wakarusa files suit in circuit court seeking to restrain Anthony and Nicholas Yoder from making farm implements. Rummel seeks 1500 dollars in damages, alleging he bought exclusive rights to manufacture for 1000 dollars and the defendants resumed the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court Today
John C. Rummel
Anthony
Nicholas Yoder
Rummel
Wakarusa
Controversy Over Attorneys Fees in Bechtel v Neterer
Case before Judge Farrall on note and foreclosure focused on attorney fees. Berkey and Ziegler were allowed 10 dollars in fees. P. L. Turner defended. Total judgment reached 214.33 including attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David D. Bechtel
W. H. Neterer
Ferrall
Berkey & Ziegler
P. L. Turner
Suit Filed Over Rent Against R. M. Johnson Estate
Attorney H. C. Dodge filed suit today against the R. M. Johnson estate for 1100 dollars claiming rent for half the stairway in the Dodge building from January 1, 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Johnson
H. C. Dodge
Dodge
Court Notes: Dart Divorce Granted and Custody Granted
Cora M. Dart is granted a divorce from George W. Dart for failure to provide and given custody of daughter Marie until further order. Deahl & Deahl represent. The Equitable Building, Loan and Savings Association files $600 foreclosure against Sarah Andrews et al., O M. Conley leads. Isbell vs Poyser foreclosure on mechanic's lien settled, dismissed, costs paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora M. Dart
George W. Dart
Marie
Barney Driving Park Planned for Public Interest
Barney hires Mudge the photographer to capture the driving park attractions for a book to be distributed to prominent horsemen nationwide. Half tone engravings will depict the park, aiming to attract buyers for a training track. cost exceeded 120000 dollars, with expected sale value about half that. No further races are planned at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Cc. Barney
Mudge
Barney
Soldiers Mutual Benefit Association Plan Near Indianapolis
A movement to form a nationwide mutual benefit association for soldiers sailors and marines is under way in Indianapolis. Organizers aim to serve regular army members and extend membership to all who have served or are serving the United States government. Volunteers will not be excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Indianapolis
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Death of Mrs. Johanna O'Brien in Chicago
Information reached this city today of the death in Chicago of Mrs. Johanna O'Brien widow of Dennis O'Brien a longtime resident. She was 69 and died after paralysis struck five weeks ago at 85 Twenty fifth Street. Survived by two sons and three daughters Michael Dennis Maggie Mary and Kate all living in Chicago five years. Remains to reach this city tomorrow at 1 15 PM and will be interred in St Vincent's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Johanna O’brien
Dennis O’brien
St. Vincent’s Cemetery
Elkhart Tales Mention Wreck and Councilman Skinner
Local notice references an incident labeled wreck with Councilman Hh A Skinner and mentions Nate in connection with the event. Details are sparse but imply civic involvement and a reported disruption. Further context from readable fragments suggests municipal interest and possible investigation.
Train derailment near LaPaz halts on abrupt stop
Elkhart bound from Plymouth to South Bend derails after a block signal is ignored or unseen near LaPaz. Engine baggage and express cars derail, thrusting cars off rails and jolting passengers. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Plymouth
South Bend
LaPaz
Democrats Laud Cleveland Speech in House Meeting
Washington June 20 Special 1 50 p m Democrats commend Grover Cleveland's speech with floor leader Richardson calling it to the point and democratic. Leaders expect Spooner amendment on isthmian canal to be accepted though the house was not canvassed on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grover Cleveland
House
Richardson
Isthmian Canal
Bucklen odds favored in Elkhart post office site bid
Late advices place a $10,000 offer on the Main and Jackson streets corner for a post office site in Elkhart. Bucklen aims to sell to the government though dimensions vary from the initial specs, with Whitmier offering Third and High streets as an alternative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. BE. Bucklen
Jackson and
Main Streets
Samuel Whitmier
Third
High Streets
Elkhart
Washington
Bucklen
Century Club
Main Street
Pratt Street
Mr. Bucklen
Jackson Street
Criticism of British Navy in House of Commons
In the House of Commons Admiral Charles Beresford harshly attacked the British admiralty. He faulted the coal supply and urged reserves to rise to 80 000 from 20 000, and he said the guns were inferior to France and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Charles Beresford
Admiralty
France
United States
Boy Hero Rescues Sister After Steamboat Dock Fall
The Mishawaka three year old girl fell from a steamboat dock into eight feet of water Tuesday evening. Her five year old brother climbed onto timbers and clung to his sister with one hand while keeping the other on the dock for about ten minutes. Strong arms saved the children and they are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gering
Mishawaka
Hero
Barn Raising Brings 150 Farmers to Fred Berger Farm
A large barn raising took place yesterday on Fred Berger's farm south of Mishawaka. About 150 farmers from the area attended, with several from Mishawaka. A substantial noon dinner complemented the event and was greatly appreciated by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Berger
Mishawaka
Nappanee Merchant Weds Elizabeth Norris at LaGrange
A. H. Kauffman, a noted Nappanee merchant, married Miss Elizabeth Norris on Wednesday evening at LaGrange. The couple will reside in a furnished home in Nappanee later this week, in the presence of a small gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Kauffman
Nappanee
LaGrange
Elizabeth Norris
Watch Company Directors Huddle on Site Choice
Directors from Mishawaka South Bend Chicago and Cleveland met Wednesday afternoon to discuss important business but did not settle the site. A decision is expected at a meeting planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Watch Company
Mishawaka
South Bend
Chicago
Cleveland
Indiana Oddities From Bathing Tales And Near Drownings
In Indiana reports, Druggist E L Garrett of Fort Wayne plunged into Delta lake and was badly injured with a head puncture and several teeth knocked out. Logansport’s Maddie Fenton wore a rubber bathing suit that ballooned and required two men to pull her free. Other youths failed to return home after diving. Brownsburg attorney George A Johnson recalls a dream dive that left a carpet furrowed with his nose. Madison’s Tommy Cassaway lost flesh from his leg after claiming a buffalo fish bit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Garrett
Fort Wayne
Delta Lake
Maddie Fenton
Logansport
George A. Johnson
Brownsburg
Tommy Cassaway
Madison
Ministers of Greencastle Organize
Clergy in Greencastle prepare to publicly oppose offering marriage ceremonies for compensation in exchange for bacon or corn meal, signaling a formal stance on wedding duties and moral concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Muncie Cancels Exhibition of Neely and Yellow Correspondents
Muncie officials decide not to display Neely or her yellow correspondents at the upcoming carnival. The move removes planned exhibits and aligns with local event guidelines and safety considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Neely
Yellow
Franksfort Man Dislocates Shoulder Sleeping
Elsworth Gladden of Frankfort dislocated his shoulder while sleeping. He was listed in the local health bulletin with an injury description and current condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsworth Gladden
Frankfort
Seymour clothier names store The Klondike
A Seymour clothier calls his shop The Klondike and rumors swirl about what catchy title he will adopt as winter approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Clothier
Anderson men arrested for throwing rotten eggs
Arthur Chandler and Henry Gooch of Anderson are under arrest charged with throwing rotten eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chandler
Henry Gooch
Anderson
Main Street Overrun by Crops Urges Harvest Start
The Vincennes Daily Capital notes corn wheat hay and weeds growing along part of Main street and urges the street commissioner to begin harvesting immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Daily Capital
Main Street
Louis Elbel Promising Pianist Returns From Europe
Louis Elbel brother of Elbel Bros. music dealers of South Bend Indiana. He has studied three years in Europe and spent the past year with Martin Krause in Munich. Elbel will return to Europe in fall to fulfill a contract for concerts in major European cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Elbel
Elbel Bros
South Bend
Ind
Germany
Europe
Martin Krause
Munich
Elbel
Presto
Judge Rules Against Walsh in Elkhart Interurban Case
Judge Ferrall issued peremptory instructions for the defendant in the case of Mrs Jennie Walsh versus the Indiana Railway Co. Walsh sought twenty thousand dollars for insult and removal from an Elkhart interurban station. The judge found the trip was personal and not business, dismissing the damages claim. An appeal to the supreme court will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
Jennie Walsh
The
Indiana Railway Co
Supreme Court
Zimmermen sue for quiet title to Elkhart lots
Alpheus A and Minnie A Zimmerman sue Jeanette Gardner widow of R M Johnson and J D Osborne executor to quiet title and recover deeds to two Elkhart lots. Plaintiffs say they purchased the lots and gave Col Johnson deeds to record. Johnson died before returning deeds and the executor won’t deliver them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpheus A
Minnie A. Zimmerman
Jeanette Gardner
R. M. Johnson
J. D. Osborne
Johson
Elkhart
Col. Johnson
Belle Weikel Seeks Divorce From James Weikel
Belle Weikel applies for divorce on cruelty and drunkenness grounds. She seeks custody of two children aged 13 and 8 and alimony of 3 dollars weekly. Both parties live in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Weikel
James Weikel
Charles
Robert
Elkhart
Goshen Bartender Free On Own Recognizance After Absence
Prosecuting witness for the Ed G. Carter robbery case in Columbia City failed to appear. The investigation found the witness had become drunk and left town. Amnie Fausch was bound over and released on own recognizance pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amnie Fausch
Goshen
Ed. G. Carter
Columbia City
Fausch
Elkhart Board Assesses Water Co Worth Eighty Thousand
The board of review gives Elkhart credit for twenty six corporations in operation with Water Co valued at 80000 and Gas Light and Coke Co at 35000 among the largest.
Married Couples Granted Licenses in Indiana District
Marriage licenses issued today include George W. Watson of South Bend 40, Charlotte Martindale of Elkhart 26, Jonathan W. King of Noble county 51, Celia Miller of Elkhart 37, Harry Hess of Goshen 21 next birthday with parental consent, and Mary Stouder of Goshen 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Watson
South Bend
Charlotte Martindale
Elkhart
Jonathan W. King
Noble County
Celia Miller
Harry Hess
Goshen
Mary Stoudér
Warner divorce granted after 1895 marriage on July 24
Albert L. Warner was granted a divorce from Jennie H. Warner this morning. The couple first met on July 4, 1895 and wed on July 24 to halt paternity proceedings. On August 14 the wife left Warner's home after finding no grounds for fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Warner
Jennie H. Warner
Warner
McDowell Divorce Case Continued Over Alimony Cut
The Amelia McDowell versus William McDowell divorce case was continued to a next term after Perry L. Turner swore he could not physically try the case. The weekly alimony to the wife was reduced from ten to seven dollars.
Court Adjourns Next Week After May Term
The May term of court will adjourn for the term next week, ending current proceedings and resuming later in the schedule.
Dodge suit against Johnson estate sparks hard fight
The Goshen Democrat notes H. Dodge and Col. Johnson were bitter enemies as the suit grows from a stairway dispute. Dodge seeks $1019.98, claiming rent of $40 yearly for two feet of ground from 1891 to 1901, half construction costs and $549.89 interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Dodge
R. M. Johnson
Goshen Democrat
Dodge
Col. Johnson
Dodge and Johnson
Real Estate Transfers Across Olive and Elkhart Areas
Transfers include Jacob Rohrer to S F Schwalm for 57 acres in Olive at 3876 dollars and Edward Jacobus to B M Hersh berger for York land at 1500 dollars. Also Alice Wickwire to J R Clelané for a Elkhart lot at 2000 dollars and sheriff sale of 160 acres in Jefferson from J C Fetterhoff at 2464.62. Fiona Myers to A A Alsbach for 205 acres in Harrison at 3500 dollars. A A Alsbach to Cyrus Myers for 205 acres. Andrew W Berkey to Abraham Bauerland in Olive at 30 dollars. Elkhart Iron Works to Consolidated Paper Bag Co for a lot in Elkhart at 2506 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rohrer
S. F. Schwalm
Olive
Edward Jacobus
B. M. Hershberger
York
Alice Wickwire
J. R. Clelanélot
Elkhart
J. C. Fetterhoff
Citizens’ State Bank Niles
Jefferson
Fiona Myers
A .A .Alsbach
Harrison
A. A. Alsbach
Cyrus Myers
Andrew W. Berkey
Abraham Bauerland
Elkhart Iron Works
Consolidated Paper Bag Co
Americus Goodspeed Dies at 58 in Marion Home
Americus Goodspeed formerly of Elk hart died at the Marion National Soldiers Home after a Thursday death. He was 58 and a member of the 186th Indiana regiment. The body was buried at Marion and will be brought to Elk hart later for final interment. Attending the funeral were Mrs. Charles Clouse and John Kavanagh, niece and nephew of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americus Goodspeed
Marion National Soldiers’ Home
Helkhart
Goodspeed
Charles Clouse
John Kavanagh
Elkhart
186Th Indiana Regiment
Marion
Train murder on Pere Marquette near Bridgman
Six men quarrel on a freight car traveling from St. Joseph toward Bridgman Michigan. Charles Park once of Niles is shot dead after a mixed race assault with revolvers as four whites flee and two blacks order others to raise hands. The killers escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette
St. Joseph
Bridgman
Mich
Charles Park
Niles
Park
Milford Woman Dies in Longcliff at 67
Mrs Mary Lanz aged 67 died at Longcliff where she had lived for four years. A well known resident of Jackson township she had lived in Milford. She is survived by six children, three sons and three daughters all living near Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lanz
Longcliff
Jackson Township
Milford
Ten Miles Interurban Railway Contract Awarded
A contract is issued for the construction of ten miles of inter urban electric railway between South Bend and Niles Michigan. The work must be completed within ninety days and will link Niles with South Bend Mishawaka Osceola Eikhart and Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Niles
Mich
Mishawaka
Osceola
Eikhart
Goshen
Death of Olive N. Foster on Benton Harbor fruit farm
Olive N. Foster aged 75, brother of Clinton E. Foster of Goshen, died Monday evening at his home on a fruit farm near Benton Harbor Michigan where he had resided since 1869.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive N. Foster
Clinton E. Foster
Goshen
Benton Harbor
Mich
Elkhart Jack the Hugger Roams for Wakausa Tributes
The Wakausa Tribune reports girls discuss offering a premium for Elkhart's Jack the Hugger who could be kept busy locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakausa Tribune
Elkhart
Jack the Hugger
Booker T. Washington to Speak in Cassopolis July 18
Noted colored educator Booker T. Washington has signified his willingness to speak at Cassopolis on July 18. He is expected to address a local audience and discuss education and civil rights issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker T. ‘Washington
Cassopolis
Burdock Bitters Promised To Restore Liver Health
A vintage advertisement touts Burdock Bitters as a remedy for sluggish liver and related ailments claiming it will make you feel like a new man or woman with renewed energy and relief from headaches and stomach trouble.
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Lion Coffee
Messrs
Walter Brown
CG. M. Lounsberry
Herman Borneman Delib
Erate
Miles Medical Company
Weather Bureau
Warren Hill & Coa
Circuit Court
Jackson
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