Tragic Barn Suicide Shocks Van Namee Family Near Elkhart
Nat Van Namee shot himself in the left chest with his son’s rifle in a barn behind the Van Namee home after his wife’s death four months earlier. Anna Van Namee and Flora Tallerday discovered the body at 4 PM. coroner Dewey and neighbors were summoned. The 44 year old farmer left a note naming his children and requesting they name a future daughter Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Tatterday
van Namee
Elkhart
Nat van Namee
Miss Tallerday
Elmer Thompson
Thompson
Dewey
Ellaart
George
Arthur Replogle
Carl Coleman
John Shick
Nat Newell
Osolo Township
Sid Tallerday
van Namees
Silvers
Wikhart
Mrs Hagadone of Elkheart Dies in Goshen
Mrs. Albert Hagadone aged 67 died at her Goshen home after grippe and pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, a son George McCleary of Goshen, and two daughters Mrs Lucy Grosspitch of Buffalo New York and Mrs Catherine Lucky of Logansport. She was twice married with her first husband Robert McCleary buried beside his remains in Oak Ridge cemetery. Funeral held at the house this afternoon at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hagadone
Elkhart
Goshen
George McCleary
Lucy Grosspitch
Buffalo
N. Y
Catherine Lucky
Logansport
Robert McCleary
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Girl Dies of Consumption in Local Death Notice
Lelia W. Martin aged 18 of 402 Jefferson street died at 5 this morning from consumption after enduring illness since last fall. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, she is survived by a six year old brother Wayne. Funeral Friday at 9:30 at the house with Rev. Frazer officiating. Remains shipped to Quincy, Michigan for interment at 11:30. Viewing after 1 o'clock tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lelia W. Martin
Jefferson Street
Miss Martin
Robert Martin
Wayne
Frazer
Quincy
Mich
Elkhart Couple Secure Marriage License After Affidavits
John Berger age 23 and Cora Wilhelm of Elkhart were issued a marriage license yesterday after previously being denied due to questions of age. They submitted affidavits from their parents to confirm eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berger
Cora Wilhelm
Elkhart
In Trouble at South Bend Arrest of Local Trainer
Robert Wilkison of South Bend held on a charge of stealing $12 from Rosa Menhart Ritchie Cassig a Hungarian woman of the city He had lived in Elkhart seven years and Greenville Pa earlier He moved to South Bend five years ago and has worked as a trainer for South Bend horsemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Robert Wilkison
Elkhart
Rosa Menhart-Ritchie Cassig
Wilkison
Greenville
South Bend Horsemen
Railroad Track Laying To Resume Next Week
A letter from Luther Swinehart reports that track work on the Valley electric line has not yet resumed but a gang may start laying tracks sometime next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Luther Swinehart
Valley Electric Ne
Bounties Awarded for Fox Killing Near Goshen
County auditor grants bounties to Daniel Stutsman and Dan DeWallen farmers near Goshen for killing two foxes. Bounties announced amid livestock protection efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Stutsman
Dan DeWallen
Thieves active on Main Street in Elkhart
A gang burglarized five local businesses last night on Main Street and the Opera House Saloon, taking about $20 in cash plus small valuables. Stores hit included Conn Music, Lawrence Thorne’s, Lewis Ginsberg’s, Peterson’s saloon, and W J Yore’s Opera House Saloon with entry via broken windows and back doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Conn
Lawrence Thorne
Lewis Ginsburg
Peterson
Opera
Jackson Street
Main
Peterson Saloon
Conn Music Store
Aimee Rush
Ginsberg
Billy Yore
Opera House
W. J. Yore
Highland Park Amusement Assoc To Start In Elkhart
Articles of incorporation will be filed to form the Highland Park Amusement Association. The 32 acre park near the St Joe river will host rides a merry-go round roller coaster a toboggan and a boat livery. Opening day set for May 1 with plans for vaudeville attractions and a baseball diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park Amusement Association
County Recorder
Elkhart
Coney Island
Highland Park
E. W. Henshaw
Billy Clarke
al. G. Field
Minstrels
St. Joe River
Bucklen
Michigan Street
Henshaw
Heikhart
Benton Harbor
Michigan City
Governor Hanly vetoes three county fund reimbursement bills
Governor Hanly vetoed three measures reimbursing county and township officials for public funds lost in bank failures. The bills covered trustees in De Kalb and Jasper counties and the Steuben county treasurer George W. Willemar. Hanly said the bills would be unconstitutional if enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
DeKalb County
Mountz
Wilson
Rennsselaer
Jasper County
Salisbury
George W. Willemar
Steuben County
Jurors drawn for Elkhart Circuit Court March term
Jurors for the March term of the Elkhart Circuit Court were drawn. Grand Jury members include Judson Clouse Locke S A Widner Clinton Jacob P Sanders Concord John B Davidson Concord Christian Huntshberger Olive Albert H Anglemyer Union. Petit Jury lists John Neu Concord Kauffman E Funk Concord George Tavenier Concord Harry C Dangler Elkhart Josiah O Mick Elkhart Frank Spangler Elkhart George D Billet Elkhart James Kerstetter Elkhart Joseph D Arnold Osolo George Swartz Olive Jacob H Loucks Olive Samuel H King Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Grand Jury
Judson Clouse
Locke
S.A. Widner
Clinton
Jacob P. Sanders
Concord
John 3B
Davidson
Christian Huntshberger
Olive
Albert H. Anglemyer
Union
Petit Jury
John Neu
Kauffman E. Funk
George Tavenier
Harry C. Dangler
Josiah O. Mick
Frank Spangler
George D. Billet
James Kerstetter
Joseph D. Arnold
Osolo
George Swartz
Jacob H. Loucks
Samuel H. King
Washington
Obituary: Daniel Martin Elkhart County Resident Dead
Daniel Martin aged 86 of Elkhart county died last evening at his home northeast of Wakarusa from pneumonia. Survived by children John O. Martin Franklin David Abraham Mrs Melvin Loucks Mrs Albert Gordon and Mrs Allen Stauffer. Funeral set for 10 o clock tomorrow at the Olive Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old County
Daniel Martin
Elkhart County
Wakarusa
John O. Martin
Elkhart
Franklin
Oregon
David
Hikhart
Abraham
Melvin Loucks
Albert
Gordon Ani Ae Allen
Stauffer
Depositors May Get Up To Half As Bank Suits Proceed
Depositors in the defunct Indiana National Bank may receive up to fifty percent in dividends if bonds held as collateral are given priority over mechanic liens. Litigation involves Consolidated Paper & Bag Co. National Manufacturing Co. and Elkhart Paper Co. with depositions set at Fort Leavenworth and a September court review by Referee Lambert to determine claim priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Bank
Consolidated Paper & Bag Co
National Manufacturing, Co
Elkhart Paper Co
Walter Brown
Brodrick and Collins Atl
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Elkhart County
Ft. Leavenworth
James S. Dodge, Jr
Electric Construction Co
Elkhart Brick Co
Wilson L. Collins
J. L. Harman
M. A. Demarest
Perry L. Tur- Roose
van Fleet & van Fleet
Brown and Brodrick
Anthony Deahl
Brown
Bank
Ag Security
National Manufacturing Co
Lambert
South Bend
Douglas and Spencer Sell Local 5 and 10 Cent Store
Douglas and Spencer, proprietors of the 5 and 10 cent store at 220 South Main street, announce sale of their business to Kirby and Co. The store will close next Monday for invoice. The new establishment will occupy space vacated by J. J. Hoffman Grocery Co. Douglas plans to enter wholesale candy business in Elkhart. Spencer's plans are not matured.
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Douglas & Spencer
South Main Street
Kirby & Co
Invoice
J. J. Hoffman Grocery Co
Douglas
Elkhart
Mr. Spencer
Real Estate Transfers Reported for Elkhart and Harrison Township
Harden D. Markle and wife sell to C. W. Shultz and wife a lot in Elkhart for 155 dollars. Harden D. Markle and wife sell to Jesse H. Knepper and wife a lot in Elkhart for 155 dollars. Phoebe A. Burker et al transfer 70 acres in Bango township to Mary E. Dills. Heirsa of John Sinning and Martha Sinning transfer 20 acres in Harrison township to William Sinning and wife for 1 500 dollars. Susannah Loucks and husband trade 3714 acres in Harrison township to Thomas A. Davis for 1 000 dollars. Thomas A. Davis transfers 37 principle acres back to Susannah Loucks for 1 000 dollars. Jonas Loucks and wife convey 110 acres in Harrison township to Thomas A. Davis for 6 000 dollars. Thomas A. Davis to Jonas Loucks 10 acres in Harrison township. John Shaum to Frank Hahn a portion of land in Qosolo township for 2 725 dollars. Elizabeth Martin and husband convey 65 acres in Harrison township to George Fisbus for 5 000 dollars.
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Harden D. Markle
C. W. Shultz
Elkhart
Harden D. Markel
Jesse H. Knepper
Phoebe A. Burker
Mary E. Dills
Bango
John Sinning
Martha BE
Sinning
William Sinning
Harrison Township
Susannah Loucks
Thomas A. Davis
Harrison Tp
Jonas Loucks
Harrison
John Shaum
Frank Hahn
Qosolo
Elizabeth Martin
George Fisbus
Smoothest Roadbed in State Stated for Indiana Rail Line
The Indiana Rail Road from Goshen to South Bend is described as the smoothest interurban roadbed in Indiana. In contrast the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction from Fort Wayne to Logansport is said to be very rough, especially between Wabash and Huntington, though it achieves better time due to stronger power.
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Indiana Railroad Company
Goshen
South Bend
Indiana
Fort
Arrival of Robins and Blue Jays Reported in Indiana Counties
Northern Indiana journals note the appearance of robins and blue jays across several counties. Prophets are predicting an early spring based on these sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Brown's Appeal to be Heard April 12 in Chicago
The U S Court of Appeals at Chicago will hear Walter Brown on April 12 regarding rulings by Federal Judge Anderson in his Indianapolis trial and a bail motion pending appeal. If the appeals panel finds error, a new trial may be ordered. otherwise Brown must serve his sentence. The writ raises over 30 legal questions across 120 typewritten pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court of Appeals At
Chicago
Walter Brown
Anderson
Brown
Indianapolis
Messrs. van Fleet & van Fleet
Tower Court
Engine Repaired Restores Interurban Service to Goshen Route
Repairs on the Dunlaps power plant engine finished today restoring the regular interurban cars. Service between the city and Goshen had been unreliable and sometimes paralyzed due to the plant’s disablement and several weeks of severe weather. Local workers and riders eagerly await on schedule operations tomorrow as before the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlaps
Goshen
Russian Died at County Farm
John R. Isering, a 68 year old Russian resident with no relatives, died of pneumonia at the county infirmary on Tuesday night. He had been totally blind for six years and his body was given to the State Medical Association for shipment to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Isering
County
State Medical Association
Indianapolis
Petition Aims Mail Service on Big Four Trains
Benton Harbor businessmen prepare a petition to the post office department requesting morning and evening mail delivery on the Big Four trains between Elkhart and Benton Harbor. The service would aid residents of Benton Harbor Niles and other Michigan Division communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton M Harbor
Post Office Department
Elkhart
Benton Harbor
Niles
Michigan
Sues on Indiana Bank Notes
Wilson Roose as receiver for the Indiana National Bank sues the Clause Printing Press Co and several individuals on two unpaid notes totaling 2922.22 and 3500. The case names Clause Printing Press Co William J Meader Louis Bishop H Bucklen J L Brodrick and Wilson L Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Wilson Roose
Indiana National Bank
Clause Printing Press Co
William J. Meader
Louis Bishop
H. &. Bucklen
J. L. Brodrick
Wilson L. Collins
Amputation Delayed for John Madis as Gangrene Spreads
Gangrene has developed in the frozen feet of John Madis, a tramp. Doctors postponed amputation to await further developments, with a slim chance that some portion of one or both feet may be saved.
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John Madis
Should Be a Saloon Substitute
Letter from Elkhart dated February 22 1905 argues for replacing saloons with coffee taverns offering affordable refreshments and leisure, proposing trained philanthropy to reduce youths’ bad influences and provide a wholesome social space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Truth
John D. Shultz Dies in Chicago Former Elk Hart Carrier
John D. Shultz, formerly of Elk Hart and a mail carrier, died in Chicago from pneumonia at about age 55. N. H. Miller of 900 Cassopolis Street received the telegram. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and a son A. E. Shultz. Remains will arrive today. funeral arrangements not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Shultz
Chicago
N. H. Miller
Cassopolis Street
Elkhart
Shultz
A. E. Shultz
K. P
Mrs. Bertha Morrow Dies at Longcliffe Asylum
Mrs. Bertha Morrow wife of Councilman James Morrow died yesterday at a Longcliffe asylum where she was taken about two months ago. The remains will be brought to this city for burial. Funeral arrangements have not been made. She was the daughter of John R. Rowa of 1003 Middlebury Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrow
Bertha Morrow
James. Morrow
Longcliffe Asylum
Morrow
John R. Rowa
Middlebury Street
Brother of Mrs Travis Dies After Illness
Benjamin B. Holcomb of Fremont Ind well known in Elkhart and brother to Mrs Roxana Travis died February 12 at his home after a two week illness of the grippe Madam Travis was at his bedside at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrrs
Travis
Benjamin B. Holcomb
Fremont
Ind
Elkhart
Roxana Travis
Madam Travis
Fire Chief Sanford Out After Feb Hospital Operation
Fire Chief Sanford remains absent following a February hospital operation. Officials say he is not yet ready to resume duties as he recovers from the procedure and related recovery period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Clarke
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Fater
Osolc Farm
Anna van Namee and
Flora Taller
Jay
Anna van Namee
Johnson Street
George van Namere
Nat
Osolo Chapel
Mheininger
Fremont DeGolier
Luther Troxel
Mr. Troxel
Fulton Market Co
B. J. Arisman
Gov. Hanly
Hoffman
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