Sheriff Recovers John F. Scott Watch in Goshen
Sheriff Elliott returns from Chicago with the John F. Scott watch recovered weeks after it was pawned on June 1 for four dollars at a South Clark street saloon by John Smith to a colored man named O Hayes. A woman was expected to redeem it. Chicago police expect to arrest the suspect soon. The sheriff believes more Swank residence stolen property will be recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Goshen
Chicago
John F. Scott
South Clark Street
John Smith
O. Hayes
Swank
Frank Swan Sentenced to Indiana Reformatory
Frank Swan pled guilty and received one to three years in the Indiana reformatory for thefts in Nappanee and related incidents. He admitted stealing clothing and a watch at Nappanee and selling a bicycle from Bristol years earlier. He claimed Sayles had no involvement and Swan, 27, is a repeat offender. Dwight Sayles, Swan’s companion, will be released once the goods are recovered.
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Frank Swan
States
Indiana
Sayles
Nappanee
Swan
Dwight Sayles
Goshen Bigamist Faces Divorce Battle In Toledo Suit
DeWayne Harris, accused of having two wives, faces ongoing divorce actions. Wife No 2 seeks a daily divorce and custody of two children plus alimony. Wife No 1 Clara L Harrie filed suit yesterday asking $1000 in alimony and $1 weekly child support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWayne Harris
Goshen
Toledo
Dai
Clara L. Harrie
Farmer Dies From Hayload Fall Near Elkhart
William Wambaugh a farmer about sixty years old living four miles south of Elkhart fell from a hay load at eight o'clock this morning while trying to free a pole. He struck his head and died instantly. His father also farms nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wambaugh
Elkhart
Real estate transfers listed for Elkhart Goshen and nearby towns
John W Fieldhouse and wife sell to James and Martha Taylor a lot in Elkhart for 3000 dollars. James Taylor and wife transfer to themselves a separate Elkhart lot for 800 dollars. Sheldon W Green and wife sell to Edward W Barkley an Elkhart lot for 225 dollars. Nancy Kime sells to L Blanche Cripe a Goshen lot for 700 dollars. Lewis & Ihrig sell to Arminda Wayer a Goshen lot for 325 dollars. Amos Pegg and wife sell to Emerson Burroughs a Millersburg lot for 60 dollars. Fred Pool and wife sell to Lewis Thornton an Elkhart lot for 1000 dollars. Cornelius Romsine sells to Mary E Newell a Bristol lot for 3700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heal
John W. Fieldhouse
James
Martha Taylor
Elkhart
James Taylor
Sheldon W. Green
Edward W. Barkley
Nancy Kime
L. Blanche Cripe
Goshen
Lewis &. Ihrig
Arminda Wayer
Amos Pegg
Emerson Burroughs
Millersburg
Fred Pool
Lewis Thornton
Cornelius Romsine
Mary E. Newell
Bristol
Thought Horse Recovered After Alleged Stolen Tale
Mrs Bowlas of west Osceola visits a city home on West Franklin street to find her horse missing after tying it up. A quick search locates the rig by the river several blocks away. the horse had broken loose but suffered no damage.
Pension Reform Expands Veteran Benefits Scope
Pension agents say the new pension law, passed about two weeks ago, is one of the most important that has been enacted in years. Previously a pension covered only one disability. now examiners will consider each ailment, sum them, and grant based on the total.
Rural Farmer Raby Dies by Own Hand in Mershall County
An elderly farmer named Raby, about 70, living five miles SW of Nappanee in Mershall county, committed suicide early Monday by shooting himself in the head in his barn. Domestic and financial troubles were cited as causes. he is survived by his second wife and several grown children. Joy Clare died at Leesburys from measles after a family visit, and the body was moved for a private funeral. Davis Gibson, a wealthy Milford farmer aged about 50, was declared of unsound mind and seeks admission to Longcliff asylum. John D. Reed died at his son’s home near Shipshewana at age 86.
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Raby
Nappanee
Mershall County
Joy
Union Clare
Pratt Street
Leesburys
Davis Gibson
Milford
Longcliff Asylum
John D. Reed
Shipshewana
Electric shock near Grace Lawn Cemetery injures man and horse
Aaron Rowe narrowly escaped death when his horse and buggy touched a live electric wire after a circuit break near Middlebury Street Bridge. The horse died and Rowe suffered severe burns, shock, and injuries though his condition improved by morning. Police and Dr. Eisenbeiss assisted. the incident blamed on a defective span wire and neglected repairs by the Indiana Railway Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Rowe
Middlebury Street
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Angus
Rowe
Mr. Rowe
Indiana Railway Co
Philip Bullion Fatally Injured In Hay Fork Incident
Mrs H L Jackson of Goshen received word from Constantine that Philip Bullion aged 60 a well known veteran fell from a hay load and a pitchfork pierced his head causing fatal injuries. Bullion had previously served two years in jail after a judgment by Judge Van Fleet which he refused to honor.
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H. L. Jackson
Goshen
Constantine
Philip Bullion
Judge van Fleet
van Fleet
Peculiar Accident at Eshleman Block
Ten year old Charley Eshleman fell from the roof of the new Eshleman block at Wakarusa to the basement about 40 feet. He passed through four sets of joists but escaped with only bruises, a near miracle of survival.
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Charley Eshleman
Eshleman
Wakarusa
Rain Delights City Visitors as District Anticipates Showers
Farmers visiting the city express joy over widespread rain. Forecasts for the next day show showers this afternoon and likely tonight with brighter, warmer conditions in the west as Saturday looks fair.
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Hain
Award in dam case against Indiana Railway decided
Judge Hubbard ruled for the St. Joseph and Elkhart Power Company in an appropriation action over land on the St. Joseph river above New Island. Damages were fixed at 1400 dollars, with a likely appeal to the state Supreme Court as the power company proceeds to scale up its dam project above Hen Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mind Restored After Lengthy Illness Tale Of Chicago Man
Ryan, once employed by Edison in Chicago, recounts a troubled past including a wife’s death, guardianship of his children by Alderman Karry, pensions and armours payments, a fall from an electric pole, and time in Cook County Insane Asylum. He says a theft near a stream led to renewed insanity and memory loss.
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Ryan
Whiteman
Chicago
Edison Electrical Company
Armour
Willie
Nellie
Hergin
Armours
Cook County Insane Asylum
Dunning
Thomas Karry
Boehcol Suit Dismissed in Elkhart Court
In St. Joseph court the state ex rel Cyrus Seiler treasurer city of Elkhart vs Israel O Wood treasurer Elkhart county was yesterday dismissed by plaintiff at his cost.
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Boehcol
St. Joseph Court
Cyrus Seiler
Elkhart
Israel O. Wood
Elkhart County
Marriage Licenses and Local Incidents
Marriage licenses were issued to Abraham 8 Moyer and Minnie Leeders both from Eikhart aged 22 and 18 respectively and Henry Rinninger 27 with Ida Smith 24 from Hikhart. W M Gortner of the Middlebury foundry fractured his left leg when steel fell. The Duonkard committee has raised nearly 3000 dollars from a North Manchester meeting sale. Milford’s old flouring mill is turned into a barn. Mrs William Gregg age 19 died near Milford. she was the daughter of Milton Juday.
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Abraham
Moyer
Minnie Leeders
Eikhart
Henry Rinninger
Ida Smith
Hikhart
Duonkard Committee
North Manchester
Lincoln
Neb
William Gregg
Milford
Milton Juday
Kosciusko County
Martin Is Mending After Assault Near Niles
William Martin, the Big Four brake man, is reported improved by the physician after an assault by hoboes near Niles. The case, following Joe Bones being exonerated by Martin, will likely be dropped as no real culprit can be found.
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Martin
William Martin
Niles
Joe Bones
City Cars Collide at Tenth Street Crossing
A vestibule car pulling two work cars collided with a westbound Marion street open city car near Tenth Street. Motorman Otto Dice suffered a possible internal injury and was taken home for care. John Cummins was injured but walked away. Two workers on the other train were shaken but unharmed. The open car 107 is famed for past accidents.
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Indiana Street Railway
South Bend
Marion Street
Otto Dice
John Cummins
City Car
Dice
L. Ransler
West Franklin
Frink
Tenth Street
Wandering Weaver Escapes Court Charge in Township Flight
William Weaver who faced non support charges in Usolo township fled court after a change of venue and crossed toward Michigan with his brother. Prosecutors and witnesses observed the exit as Supt Braden and Sgt Whitemar pursued but Weaver remained at large believed to have crossed the state line.
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William Weaver
Justice Bliss
Usolo Township
Michigan
Weaver
Mishawaka
Dodge
Braden
Whitemar
Andrews Seen In Capitola Shooting Gallery Worker
An Elkhart visitor writes that Charles Andrews who left his family has been found in Capitola California running a shooting gallery with a local young woman from Battle Creek. He is reported to be prospering in the business. The letter also notes the woman’s origin and that Andrews is accompanied by her.
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Elkhart
Oalifornia
Chharles Andrews
Capitola
California
Battle Creek
Andrews
Old Landmark Depot Foundation Remains After Demolition
The Lake Shore depot shows only foundation and floor as demolition continues. Construction on a new building likely starts next week. Diphtheria relief claimed in twenty minutes using Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil, sold at any drug store.
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Lake Shore
Thomas
Maniac At Forrey Farm Put Into City Custody
Police and physicians were called to the Harley Forrey home at 5 this morning to subdue the violent young man who had returned from a Flint hospital two weeks ago. He drove his father and brother from the barn with a pitch fork before officers and Sheriff Elliott restrained him. He faces transfer to Longcliff as officials arrange care.
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Stamp and
Rinehart
Harley Forrey
Flint
Michigan
Young Forrey
Mr. Forrey
Longcliff
Sheriff Elliott
Goshen
Forrey
Fether Sun
Elkhart Circuit Court News Highlights Filed Estates and Guardians
The Elkhart circuit court entries include estate actions for Susannah Culp Franklin P. Schultz and William Newell with guardianship and account current filings. Delinquency notices mailed, distributions reported, and final administrator reports approved amid a basement move for the board of review and ongoing prosecution preparations in the William Newell case.
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Court House
Board of Review
William Newell
H. Clay Sanger
Herman Bringolf
Wakarusa Mill & Elevator Co
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John Ryan
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William Wambach
Circuit Court News
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Anthony N.culp Qaslif
Susannah Culp
Bond
Sherif Liid
Jeffersonville
Christian Stauffer
Fasklin P. Shultz
Dennert
John H. Smith
Anna EB. Smith
Lawrence R. Simonton
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Albert K. Ross
Frederick Reidmier
Joseph Musser
Joseph Lehman
Jonas Loutz
Mary Brundage
Levi M. Beutter
Balanca
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Cyrus Wirt
Laura A. Besecker
William P. Ooffan
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Ooffman
Guardian
Charles 5. Bickel
Earl Merritt
Ales
Elizabeth Bauer
Christian Bauer
Ward
Fredeke
Levi Spahr
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Jimmy Hess
Ellen Markham
Horace A. Markham
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