Accused Scottie Rupp Arrested In Child Assault Case
Elkhart county prosecutors charged bachelor Scottie Rupp with criminal assault on nine year old Perley May Shriner who boarded with Rupp and his sister. The child was found in a torn and lacerated condition in Michigan after being sent there by the victim’s relatives. Rupp disappeared, later was arrested and released on a 1500 dollar bond amid questions about his mental fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Scottie Rupp
Dunlap
Hile
Rupp
Perley May Shriner
Chamberslain firms clash over medicine name in injunction suit
Livy Chamberlain and VanFleet and VanFleet sue the newly formed A H Chamberlain Medicine Co alleging name adoption to profit from the older Chamberlain brand. The 1850 established firm spent $25,000 on advertising with yearly sales about $10,000 and seeks $5,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livy Chamberlain
VanFleet & VanFleet
A. N. Chamberlain Medicine Co
Elkhart
A. H. Chamberlain Medicine Co
H. A. Chamberlain Co
Chamberlain Company
Goshen Woman Violently Attacked On Street
Grace Roscoe visiting George B. Roscoe of Goshen was assaulted by a stranger on the street last night. The attack left her with several broken teeth from the blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Roscoe
George B. Roscoe
Goshen
Goshen Refugee Kinzie Bond Increased in Assault Case
Edward Kinzie the Goshen refugee was brought into court today as his bond rose from 300 to 2000. James S. Dodge was appointed to defend him in the criminal assault case involving a Goshen girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kinzie
James S. Dodge
Transfers of 25000 and 30000 Elkhart property record
On Saturday transfers filed with Recorder Peddyrecord document the exchange of 25000 dollars in Elkhart property from Geo Doll to Herman Borneman and a 30000 dollar transfer from Mr Borneman to Mr Doll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Geo. Doll
Herman Borneman
Mr. Borneman
Mr. Doll
Bristol Banner Editor Appointed Estate Administrator
Horace H. Mosier, editor of the Bristol Banner, was named administrator of the estate of Charles E. Bickel, deceased. He filed a bond of 1800 dollars which was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace H. Mosier
Bristol Banner
Charles E. Bickel
Porter Farrell Joins Chicago Clerks Union Board
Porter M. Farrell formerly from Goshen serves as a member of the board of directors for the Chicago Clerks' Union, highlighting regional representation in the labor body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter M. Farrell
Aormer Goshen
The
Chicago Clerks’ Union
Local man dies after self inflicted wound
Jacob Garringer died this morning at 9 15 following a self inflicted throat cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Garringer
Marriage License Issued to George E Weaver and Bertha Cripe
A marriage license was issued today to George E. Weaver and Bertha Cripe of Goshen, signaling their upcoming marriage in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Weaver
Bertha Cripe
Goshen
Somex Sues Burns Over 350 Dollar Note
Wilber L. Somex brings a suit against J. J. Burns seeking $350 on a promissory note. The action details a debt allegedly owed and requests judgment for the amount plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber L. Somex Hies
J. J. Burns
Beatrice Wilhelm 12 Month Child Dies of Spinal Meningitis
Beatrice M Wilhelm, the 12 month old daughter of Albert Wilhelm, died at 5:20 this morning at the family home three miles south of the city from spinal meningitis. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 PM from the Evangelical chapel in Wolf's addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice M. Wilhelm
Albert Wilhelm
Wolf’s Addition
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Middlebury
Real estate transfers list two sales: B F Lutes to Harry Fidler for a lot in Elkhart at 500 dollars and H B Kauffman to W D Miller for land in Middlebury at 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Lutes
Harry Fidler
Elkhart
H. B. Kauffman
W. D. Miller
Middlebury
Traveling salesman files bankruptcy in Elkhart
Harvey A. Chamberlain of Elkhart has filed a bankruptcy petition with Referee F. E. Lambert. Reported assets total 228.50 and liabilities total 9360.09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey A. Chamberlain
Elkhart
F. E. Lambert
To Open a New Mill in East Franklin Street
Preparations by Fremont Fulkerson to open a mill and grain elevator on East Franklin street are underway. He is fitting the old Primley gum factory with machinery for grinding and related work. Fulkerson withdrew his interest from the Harvest Queen Milling Co. on Saturday. While the mill 앞으로 계속 읽.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Fulkerson
East Frankin Street
Primley Gum
Fulkerson
Harvest Queen Milling Co
Grain shipments to use Hikhart and Western tracks
Mr. Fulkerson withdraws from Harvest Queen Co claiming the mill lacks facilities to handle his grain business. The Hikhart and Western tracks will be used to manage grain and feed shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikhart & Western
Fulkerson
Harvest Queen Co
Passaic Flood Subsiding In New Jersey
Floods in Passaic, Patterson area, were rapidly receding by March 3 as normal conditions slowly return. Water remained high but danger eased. some residents began removing storm wreckage. No additional deaths reported, keeping flood death toll at one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passaic
Patterson
N. J
Passiac
Murderer Strine Sentenced to Life in Michigan City Prison
Ora Strine, the man accused in a notable murder case, was sentenced to life in Michigan City prison by Judge Ferrall as the March circuit term opened. Strine appeared healthy and muttered interruptions before declaring his innocence. The term will focus on court cases for two weeks and the petit jury may not be summoned. the grand jury may be skipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Strine
Michigan City
Ferrall
Strine
Automatic Heat Regulator Co Incorporation Filed in Elkhart
Articles of incorporation for the Automatic Heat Regulator Co of Elkhart were filed with the county recorder today. The capital is 10000 dollars and the incorporators are Daniel Leiv Harry C Fidler James L Har man Bert H Houseworth Charles E Clark Jacob T Heasley and J C Everhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automatic Heat Regulator Co
Elkhart
County Recorder
Daniel Leiv
Harry C. Fidler
James L. Harman
Bert H. Houseworth
Charles E. Clark
Jacob T. Heasley
J. C. Everhart
County Commission Opens March Session Audits Auditor and Treasurer
The county commissioners began their March session by auditing the accounts of the county auditor and treasurer.
Fatal Explosion at New York Celluloid Plant Injures Two
An early morning explosion at the 212 Canal street celluloid manufactory caused a fire that spread to four neighboring buildings, destroying them. Twelve people were injured, two fatally, and two others are missing. The fatalities are Conchetti Durando and Daniel Shelliard. Suspected missing include Joseph Colletti and Richard Farrington. Property loss estimated at $200,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Canal Street
Conchetti Durando
Daniel Shelliard
Joseph Colletti
Richard Farrington
Democratic County Central Committee Meeting Called in Goshen
The Democratic County Central Committee issued a call for a meeting at Goshen City Hall on Saturday March 15 at 1 30 p m to elect a chairman and other officers. All precinct committeemen are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
James A. Bell
Democratic County Central Committee
Goshen
Central Labor Union Imposes Per Purchase Fine
The Sullivan Central Labor union now fines each member 50 cents for buying non union made goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Central Labor Union
Bartenders union treasurer flees with funds in Elkhart
Jerome Bailey, financial secretary of the bartenders union, is a fugitive after stealing from his employer John Zabel and union members. Bailey rode No 3 to the west after leaving $22.50 in gold to Zabel and about $50 to the union. a union meeting was held to decide policy. Also reported smallpox cases at Jeffersonville with prisoner Howlin isolated in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Bailey
Bartenders’ Union
John Zabel
Main Street
Union
Bailey
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Jeffersonville
Ind
John Howlin
Indiana Reformatory
Howlin
Lawrence County
Hert
Polish Priest Attacks Unions Amid Strike Sermon
Rev. Father Czyzewiski, founder and longtime Polish leader in northern Indiana, denounced unions as anarchistic and urged Poles to quit and return to work. His sermon sparked a sensation as about 300 Poles joined the 1,800-strike group, while other clergy cautioned against saloon violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Czyzewiski
Indiana
Large Indiana fly wheel weighs forty five tons at Mishawaka plant
The Dodge manufacturing plant in Mishawaka shipped the first of two gigantic fly wheels for a Kokomo steel foundry. The wheel weighs forty five tons with seven ton bearings, marking a record for Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Manufacturing
Mishawaka
Indiana
Kokomo Steel
Mishawaka Church Extends Call to Webb City Pastor
Members at Mishawaka's Misha waka Christian church voted Saturday to extend a call to Rev. BE M. Barney of Webb City Missouri to succeed Rev. William Wirt Denham as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Elks Hall Quarters Leased to Modern Samaritans Group
The committees appointed by South Bend Congress No. 4 Modern Samaritans of the world lease the Elks hall at 138 North Main street from Mrs Luzetta and John Bowman. They will take possession after May 1 as the Elks have made other arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Congress No. 4
Luzetta
John Bowman
Elks Hall
North Main Street
Elks
Elkhart Merchant Sues Former Sweetheart for 30000
Oliver M. Anstead a former Elkhart dry goods merchant now in Grinnell Ia sues Mrs Lizzie John Ayers of Marion Ind for 30000 claiming he installed her as manager of stores in Grand Rapids Bloomington and Decatur as a result of affection. Ayers married a wealthy Marion capitalist and now seeks remuneration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver M. Anstead
Elkhart
Grinnell
Lizzie John Ayers
Marion
Ind
Physicians Held Responsible in School Vaccination Review
Health Officer Hoppingarner announced that from today all Elmhurst pupils previously vaccinated will be referred to the original physicians for examination of the arms operated on. Each physician will be held personally responsible for the efficacy of the vaccination work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoppingarner
Elkhart
County Commissioner Candidates Named for Northern District
J. J. Shaw Leander Anderson and Ed Kelley announced as candidates for county commissioner in the northern district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Shaw
Leander Anderson
Ed Kelley
Postmaster Missing in Sullivan Indiana
March 4 report from Sullivan Indiana says postmaster and Fairbanks businessman David A Murphy is missing along with government funds he had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
David A. Murphy
Fairbanks
Missing Illinois man feared dead at Wabash River
A letter written three days after departure describes care of the store and children and seeking relief from mental worry in the Wabash river at Terre Haute. Police in Terre Haute found no evidence of self harm. Murphy came to Fairbanks from West Union Illinois where his family is prominent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Murphy
Fairbanks
West Union
Ill
Indiana Barbers Seek to Organize into State Association
Indiana barbers aim to unite into a state association to persuade the legislature to pass barber laws already successful in other states. The drive seeks a specialized barber license law and the creation of a barber examining board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
South Bend Times
Pythian Endowment Rank Delivers Balance Report
Indianapolis March 4 The board of control of the National Endowment rank of the Knights of Pythias issued a statement showing affairs of the endowment rank being fast straightened under President Neal of Lebanon. Unpaid accounts stood at 559500 on July 1 1901 and were reduced to 248500 by year end December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian
Indianapolis
Board of Control
National Endowment
The
Knights of Pythias
Neal
Lebanon
Capitalists at Goshen prepare bid for interurban line
James M. Rothwell leads fifteen St. Louis capitalists through Elkhart on the way to Goshen for Saturdays vote on a $30,000 appropriation to back an interurban railway to Fort Wayne. The delegation will remain in Goshen until the funding is approved by Elkhart township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Rothwell
St. Louis
Elkhart
Goshen
Fort Wayne
American Warships Headed to Colombia by North Atlantic Squadron
The North Atlantic squadron sailed yesterday from Cienfuegos Cuba toward Colon Colombia. The battle ships Kearsarge Alabama Massachusetts and Indiana form the force, the most powerful ever in these waters by the United States. The move aims to quiet tensions and protect American property interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Washington
Navy Department
Cienfuegos
Cuba
Colon
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachiseus
Indiana
United States
Dewet shot in arm near Natal border during attack
Central News from Harrismith reports General Dewet has a gunshot wound to the arm. Boer prisoners say the injury occurred during a recent assault on Garrett's New Zealanders as they pressed to breach British lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Central News
Harrismith
Orange River Colony
Dewet
Natal
Garrett
Pope Gives Thanks For Jubilee Privilege
In Rome on March 4 the pope celebrated a private mass with family and close friends and offered thanks for the privilege of celebrating the jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Drought Destroys Indian Wheat Reported from Lahore
A Lahore dispatch reports 5,000 square miles of Punjab wheat destroyed by a severe drought. The loss affects Indian grain supplies and highlights growing agricultural hardship in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lahore
India
Punjab
Rupp Bail Bond Ties Decker and Davis Amid Assault Charge
The bail bond for Scottie Rupp of Dunlap lists George T. Decker of Elkhart and Attorney W. J. Davis of Goshen. Rupp’s mental responsibility is in question though his faculties are deemed not impaired enough to excuse the act. Neighbors express strong but peaceful indignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Decker
Elkhart
W. J. Davis
Goshen
Scottie Rupp
Dunlap
Rupp
Elkhart Man Kept For Sanity Exam At Court
Clark Dawson of Elkhart appeared before Circuit Judge Ferrall for a sanity examination. Dawson had head injuries from an earlier incident and underwent operations by Drs Randolph Eckelman and Carper with little improvement. The court considered sending him to Longcliff asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Dawson
Elkhart
Ferrall
Dawson
Randolph, Eckelman
Carper
Longcliff Asylum
Prisoner Transport Change Delays Ora Strine Move
Ora Strine was moved today with Sheriff Elliott arranging transport over Lake Shore to LaPorte and then Lake Erie. Train delays forced a detour via the Big Four and Niles to complete the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Strine
Michigan City
Elliott
Lake Shore
LaPorte
Lake Erie
Big Four
Niles
Elkhart Man Samuel Lee Weds Sarah Treet in Goshen
Samuel Lee of Elkhart aged 49 married Mrs. Sarah B. Treet of Middlebury at 2 pm in Goshen. Justice S. Whisler performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lee
Elkhart
Sarah B. Treet
Middlebury
Goshen
Justice S. $. Whisler
Conn Sues Clark To Quiet Title In Elkhart Real Estate
The circuit court today hears the suit of C.G. Conn against Alfred Clark to quiet title to a residence site in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G. Conn
Alfred Clark
Elkhart
Circuit Court
Ed Kinsey Claims Absolute Alibi To Assault Charge
Ed Kinsey seeks to cast doubt on the criminal assault case by asserting a complete alibi. He argues his whereabouts proved he could not have committed the alleged act and motions for dismissal may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kinsey
Democratic Convention Date Set for Plymouth in Fulton County
Thirteenth district democrats meet in South Bend to fix a date for the congressional convention with April 2 in Plymouth chosen as the site. Representation will be one delegate per 100 votes for Allen Zollars. Prominent members discuss timing while Republicans in Fulton County target Brick. Joseph Cannon plans county commissioner run. J J Shaw may retire amid party maneuvering.
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Thirteenth
St. Joseph Democracy
South Bend
Plymouth
Allen G. Zollars
Fletcher
Harley Logan
Fultz
Rochester
Charles R. Ogden
Kosciusko
Philip Dellinger
Winamac
Robert D. Peter
Knox
H. B. Rex
Elkhart County
H.L. Barnhard
Rochester Sentinel
Mont M. Hathaway
Judge Beeman
John M. Kurtz
George Butcher
Fulton County
Brick
Democratic precinct committee men urged to attend county convention
Chairman Bell sent notices to all Democratic precinct committee men in Concord township to attend the county convention in Goshen on March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Concord Township
Goshen
Afternoon Market Report
Market summary from B. F. Rowland & Co. notes afternoon activity with prices for commodities, stocks, and bonds. Analysts report modest shifts in values and volatility in select sectors, highlighting broker observations and session dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Rowland & Co
Scarlet fever plague alarms Wakarusa as schools close
The scarlet fever outbreak in Wakarusa prompted school closures and possible halt to public gatherings by the board of health. A first death occurred yesterday, Mrs. Walter Buzzard, 23, from a malignant case after a three and a half day illness linked to her two year old daughter, who is recovering. Funeral held privately. interment at Shaum's. Eight to ten cases under quarantine nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Board of Health
Walter Buzzard
Shaum’s
Jacob S. Ehret
John W. Buzzard
Quarantine Expanded in Wakarusa Homes
Two additional homes were quarantined yesterday morning by Dr. S O Bawick secretary of the town board of health. The families under quarantine include Nick Yoder David Newcomer Messrs Weaver and Myers. Most cases are mild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
S. O. Bawick
Town Board of Health
Nick Yoder
David Newcomer
Messrs. Weaver and
Myers
Transfers in Elkhart Goshen and Jefferson lands and lots
Multiple real estate transfers recorded in Elkhart Goshen and Jefferson. Transactions show buyers and sellers including Chr Wagoner Eva M Francis Dana Hotchkins Perry Sanders Co. American B L Co. Abraham A Moyer Albert A Kesler John W Fieldhouse Wash B Vanderlip Edith Funk Frank P Shultz Alice Shultz Mabel Whetstone M Helen Layton Charles E Mick and others with various lot and land values up to 2400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagoner
Ullyses G. Reach
Elkhart
Eva M. Francis
Dana Hotchkins
Henry Gilman
Perry Sanders Co
Herbert E. Bucklen
American B. & L. Co
Eph
HL Amsden
Goshen
Abraham A. Moyer
Albert A. Kesler
John W. Fieldhouse
Homer A. Johnson
Wash B. Vanderlip
Henry H. Shelly
Edith D. Funk
Henry Arien
Frank P. Shultz
Admr
Jacob Wehr
Jefferson
Alice. G. Shu
Prince Henry of Prussia Snoozes Through Elkhart Stop
Prince Henry of Prussia passed through Elkhart early this morning on a Lake Shore special. The royal train lingered five minutes at the depot as a small crowd of mostly women watched the snoozing prince. The Chicago to Elkhart leg ran late by 14 minutes, and the Toledo leg arrived on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Chicago
D. A. Fleming
Ben Bohnert
Toledo
J. B. Cloyes
H. A. Brooks
Prince Henry
Turner
Man Seeks Access to Prince Sparks Cleveland Stir
In Cleveland a middle aged man attempted to board the prince s train triggering a secret service response. The man identified as Peter Karpp former valet to the prince twenty years ago was allowed to speak with the royal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Cleveland
Secret Service
Peter Karpp
Prince Henry's Special Passes Through Cleveland Depot
Prince Henry's special train arrived in Cleveland at nine this morning and paused five minutes. The prince left the breakfast table to the back platform where he acknowledged cheers from the crowd at the depot with no formal ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Prince Henry’s Special
Auditor Urges Bridge Painting To Save Taxpayers Money
Auditor Berkey instructed to tell the cities of Goshen and Elkhart and township trustees to paint bridges for economy. He notes wear on some bridges and says improved locks would add reason to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkey
Goshen
Elkhart
Court park beautification plan discussed with janitor
John Warden, a janitor, asked for guidance on permissible expenses to propagate the lawn project started last year. He was told to continue the work but keep expenditures reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Park
John Warden
Bristol Pair Granted Marriage License
John W Arbogast aged 26 and Cora Stutsman aged 26, both of Bristol, have been licensed to marry. The groom was a former employee of Sears Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W Arbogast
Cora Stutsman
Bristol
Sears Gardner
Klipstein Sues Consolidated Paper and Bag Co.
A. Klipstein & Co. have brought suit against the Consolidated Paper and Bag Co. of Elkhart for $1,000 on account. P. L. Turner is the attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Klipstein & Co
Consolidated Papers& Bag Co
Elkhart
P. L. Turner
County Bridges To Be Repainted Motion Adopted
At a county commissioners meeting C A Davis introduced a motion to repaint the county bridges, detailing plans for the project and its scope.
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Gligh
Ernoon
South Bend and
Gen. Dewet
Futton County
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Cannon
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