Clairvoyant aids hunt for missing Rohrer in Detroit hospitals
A clairvoyant consultant from Goshen is aiding a Detroit search for Norman Rohrer, who vanished after leaving a boarding house on Beacon Street February 11. His parents and relatives fear foul play as doctors and the Detroit Tribune assist in the city wide inquiry. Meanwhile Northern Indiana Teachers plan their 20th annual meeting at South Bend April 3 to 5 with Studebaker Auditorium booked for sessions and the auditorium annex as headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Rohrer
Jacob D. Rohrer
Clinton Township
Beacon Street
Detroit
Dr. Snapp
Goshen
Rohrer
Mishawaka
The
Detroit Tribune
Northern Indiana
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
South Bend
Studebaker
Association
Charge Pollution to Mayor in Michigan City
Citizens hold Mayor Kreuger and corporate authorities responsible for polluting the water supply. They pass resolutions denouncing municipal officers as criminally ignorant and urge the Indiana state board of health to intervene and remove the menace to public health after several deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Ciizens
Mass Meeting
Kreuger
Indiana State Board of Health
Elk Hart County Pioneer John Pontius Dies at 82
John Pontius, prominent elder resident of Elk Hart County, died at his home south of the city Wednesday night at age 82. He leaves a widow and four children Nathaniel of Harvard Harvey at home Mrs Margaret Van Horn and Mrs Sarah Strayer of this city. Funeral set for Friday at 2 PM in Osceola chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pontius
Elkhart County
Nathaniel
Harvard
Harvey
Margaret van Horn
Sarah Strayer
Osceola Chapel
Real Estate Transfers Noted in Local Deeds
Jerome Martin transfers land in Olive to Christian Martin for 300 dollars. Emma Drake transfers a Goshen lot to Harlan A. Stauffer for 1500 dollars. Arch Juday sells land in Benton to Edward Simpson and others for 1 dollar. Jacob Bebley transfers land in Clinton to M Troyer for 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Martin
Christian Martin
Olive
Emma, Drake
Harlan A. Stauffer
Goshen
Arch Juday
Edward Simpson Et al
Benton
Jacob Bebley
M. Troyer
Clinton
Burglars Strike Lewesburg Homes Of Aged Couple
Thieves forced entry at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram B. Stanley in Lewesburg taking valuables including a $46 watch. Mrs. Stanley awoke and screamed while a revolver was held at their heads. After a 15 minute conversation the burglars departed. They also robbed Dr Sermier’s office near the Central Union Telephone pay station, taking $8. No clues are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram B. Stanley
Lewesburg
H A Chamberlain Medicine Co Incorporates in Elkhart
The H A Chamberlain Medicine Co of Elkhart filed articles of incorporation with Recorder Peddycard. Capital stock is 12000 dollars in 120 shares at 100 each. Incorporators are Harvey A Chamberlain Milo Stark James W Garnard and A Frank Tyler. The firm will market patent medicines from Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Chamberlain
Indiana trio fined for illegal ice fishing on Lake Wawasee
Charles Johnson Fred Butts and Noah King of Syracuse Ind were arrested and fined by Game Warden Harris for illegal ice fishing on Lake Wawasee with total penalties totaling near 102 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Fred Butts
Noah King
Syracuse
Ind
Harris
Lake
Wawasee
Road petition filed for Locke township near Nappanee
John Hughes and 38 others petition for a new road in Locke township near Nappanee. The commissioners will consider the matter on Wednesday of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hughes
Locke Township
Nappanee
Marriage licenses issued for four Elkhart couples
Samuel S. Howey aged 46 and Ella R. Dilts aged 41, both of Elkhart, along with Ren. F. Lickey age 22 and Ethel M. Kaufman age 19 from Goshen, were issued marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel S. Howey
Elkhart
Ella R. Dilts
Ren. F. Lickey
Ethel M. Kaufman
Goshen
Reeves and Myers Deed Cancellation Case Moves Venue
Reeves and Co. sue Elizabeth and Isaac Myers to cancel a deed. A change of venue moved the case from St. Joe County to a new county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves & Co
Elizabeth
Isaac Myers
St. Joe County
Davis wins default judgment in Putt case for 26.76
In Justice Young's court Thos. A. Davis secured a default judgment of 26.76 against Harvey O. Putt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Thos. A. Davis
Harvey O. Putt
Della Bush's House Raided. Seven Arrested
Police raided Della Bush's house yesterday and took three women and four men into custody. The group was jailed on unspecified charges following the operation conducted by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Bush
Death of George H. Walker in Santa Ana at 89
George H. Walker formerly of this county died Sunday morning February 16 at his Santa Ana California home after a lingering illness. He was 89 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
George H. Walker
This County
Santa Ana
Orange County
California
Breach of Promise Suit Filed for 5000 Dollars
Mrs Elizabeth Dice sues Nicholas Dettling of Dettling and Son for 5000 dollars alleging twelve years of companionship and broken marriage plans. She claims he promised to wed in Chicago on July 4 but then refused, seeking damages for damaged affections. The case filed in Goshen by Turner and Menshein and set for next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dice
Nicholas Dettling
Dettling
New Steam Road Planned From Montpelier to Plymouth
H Leone Miller of Fairmount Indiana promotes a steam railroad from Montpelier Ohio through Angola LaGrange Middlebury Wakarusa to Plymouth Indiana linking Detroit and Chicago. From Wak arusa the route would extend to Elk Hart Dowagiac St Joseph and Benton Harbor Michigan. A London syndicate has purchased 10 million dollars in securities. Engineers will survey once snow clears following a meeting with Elkhart capitalists including H E Bucklen who anticipated funding a Toledo to Chicago line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Leone Miller
Fairmount
Ind
Montpelier
Ohio
Angola
LaGrange
Middlebury
Wakarusa
Plymouth
Detroit
Chicago
Elkhart
Dowagiac
Mich
St. Joseph
Benton Harbor
Miller
H. E. Bucklen
Toledo
Bucklen
Revival adds sixteen to church after services
Rev. Mosier from Elkhart joined Rev. Wise for revival services with a fine sermon on Prepare to meet thy God. Sixteen persons were received into the church. J Ambenhour aided in singing. Frances Vannasdale visits Elkhart. Mr. and Mrs. Myers welcome a son born Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosier
Elkhart
Wise
Israel
J. Ambenhour
Goshen
FE. V
C. F. Myers
Frances Vannasdale
A. Miller
Elmer McFillen
J. B. Myers
New Railway Telephone Trial On Busy Chicago Line
The Illinois Central tests a railway telephone between Chicago and Kankakee, fifty six miles of rough track. Operators C S Amment and Parsons supervise at Chicago, with B J Tillman of Knowles and Tillman Co. at Kankakee. The hour long trial, using ordinary telegraph wires without interrupting Morse messages, is declared satisfactory despite weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railway
Chicago
Kankaskee
C. S. Amment
Illinois Central
Parsons
Kankakee
B. J. Tillman
Knowles and Tillman Telephone Company
Buffalo
Organizing Harvesters Move Forward in Elkhart County
Final steps toward organizing the harvesters of Elkhart county into a society affiliated with the Threshers' Protective association will be taken in Goshen on the afternoon of March 4. A meeting has been called with 50 charter membership applications upon hand. Further county divisions are planned in Warsaw on March 5 and Columbia City on March 8 with Noble and De Kalb next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Threshers’ Protective Association
Goshen
Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Whitley County
Columbia City
Noble and
de Kalb
Taxes Paid Rise Ahead of Schedule This Year
Treasurer Wood notes taxpayers pay earlier than usual with totals of 5167.54 by March 1, 1900 and 5681.26 by March 1, 1901. By March 1 this year payments near 8000 dollars. Monday May 5 marks the last day for the first county tax installment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Goshen Names Brumbaugh and Replogle in List
A short notice lists Noah M. Brumbaugh aged 26 and Lona P. Replogle aged 19 from Goshen. The context implies a civil or legal record with these individuals as named parties. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah M. Brumbaugh
Goshen
Lona P. Replogle
Headache Tied to Stomach Disorder Promoted Cure
An antique ad claims headaches stem from stomach disorders and bowel constipation. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a fix and mentions sale at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Berkeley Frazer The Latest Smallpox Victim
A new smallpox case in the city involves Keng Berkeley Frazer son of Rev William J Frazer pastor of the First Presbyterian Church The illness is linked to Anna Autenreich a student at the Institute on Prairie street who will be quarantined The health officer quarantined the Frazer residence and the pastor will relocate while church activities continue temporarily
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keng Berkeley
William J. Frazer
First Presbyterian Church
Anna Autenreich
Mr. Frazer
Bad Man Imprisoned in Cannelton Ind
John Fishback, who terrorized Cannelton by patrols with a shotgun, was sentenced in Perry circuit court to two to fourteen years in the state prison for shooting and wounding Charles Hieb of Anderson township. He appeared in court with an arm in a sling after injuring a finger in the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannelton
Ind
John Fishback
Perry
Charles Hieb
Anderson Township
Fishback
Hieb
Large oil well discovered near Parker Illinois
Parker Ind February 27 The Smith Feely Oil company of Parker drilled into a large oil well on the Keever farm northeast of Parker and it is flowing freely at 600 barrels daily. Oil men are active with many wells planned and fourteen companies headquartered in Parker expected to operate within weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Ind
Smith- Feely Oil Company
Keever Farm
Professor Hering Visits Elkhart Draws Democratic Support
Local Democrats expressed positive impressions of Professor Hering during his Elkhart visit while Republicans showed internal divisions. He spoke on issues and attracted attention from residents and party members.
Notre Dame Professor Coincides With Elkhart Democrats
Prof Frank E Henig of Notre Dame spends an afternoon and evening in Elkhart meeting local Democrats. Prof Hering, 28, has not declared but would accept if nominated unanimously and would support the party winner if not. He praises learning and sincerity and notes Republican dissension, predicting a Democratic victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Henig
Notre Dame
Congress
Elkhart
Hering
Prof. Hering
Veteran voters weigh against Congressman Brick
A civil war veteran said he does not believe Brick can gain ten old soldier votes in the district. He blames several unwise remarks that showed an unfriendly stance toward the veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Elkhart Men File Bankruptcy Petitions
W H Dunnington and Nicholas Y Mast of Elkhart file bankruptcy petitions with Referee F E Lambert. Dunnington reports liabilities of 1600.69 dollars and assets 0. Mast shows liabilities 640.02 dollars and assets 140 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dunnington
Nicholas Y. Mast
Elkhart
Fef. EH. Lambert
Dunnington
Mast
Suit Aims to Clarify John Cook Estate Wealth
James A. Cook Charles H. Winchester and William H. Knickerbocker have brought suit for a construction of the late John Cook's will in Ekshart county. Proceedings seek to enlighten the executors on what portion of 90000 dollars in personal property is to be kept intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Cook
Charles H. Winchester
William H. Knickerbocker
John Cook
Ekshart County
Bemenderfer sues Smith and Lari mer over note in justice court
Charles H. Bemenderfer files suit in Justice Young's court against Ollie C. Smith and Bart Lari mer seeking $60 on a note. Smith is serving a 63 day jail term recently imposed for loitering at Mrs. Jennie Rohart's residence. trial postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Bemenderfer
Justice Young
Ollie C. Smith
Bart Larimer
Smith
Jennie Rohart
Circuit Court Opens March Term Next Monday
Circuit court convenes for the March term next Monday with no signs of heavy workload. Judge Ferrall is due to arrive from LaGrange on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Ferrall
LaGrange
Sheriff Elliott Reports Jump in Jail Inmates
Sheriff Elliott noted a sharp rise in county jail population with 22 prisoners confined overnight greatly exceeding typical counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Flooded Paterson area as Pasaaic river rises
Paterson New Jersey March 3 water flood devastates business district and poorer neighborhoods. Hundreds of families homeless with riverfront water reaching second stories. Rogers Locomotive works and silk mills affected. Fifth Regiment armory used as shelter. Nearby towns report ruined mines and factories, widespread power and transport disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Passaic
Rogers Locomotive Works
Fifth Regiment
Philadelphia
Schuykill
Harrisburg
West Moor
Firewood
Riverside
Plymouth
Nanticoke
Wilkesbarre
Wheeling
Bellaire
Renwood
Martin’s Ferry
Bridgeport
Cincinnati
Upper
Ohio Valley
Ripley
Mingo Junction
Albany
N. Y
Hudson River
Chicago and Northwestern quits freight associations
The Chicago and Northwestern railway company withdrew from all freight organizations and bureaus. The move signals a likely exodus by other major railways and stems from Interstate Commerce Commission actions aimed at enforcing freight laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freight Association Totterine
Chicago
Ill
Western Freight Associations
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Raging Rivers Threaten Pittsburg Allegheny Flood
The Allegheny and Monongahela rivers rise sharply flooding basements and mills in Allegheny. Ten thousand idle workers, submerged tracks, and shut streetcar lines signal a major flood after weather forecasts warn of a 35 foot crest. Templeton bulletin notes ice filled waterways, wrecked boats, and collapsing bridges upstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Monongahela
Templeton
Allegheny River
Schulkill Flood Wrecks Towns From River Breakup
The Schulkill river flooded disastrously flooding the length of the stream. The city sees water three blocks deep inundating railroad tracks and halting railway service. One life reported lost as telegraph and telephone lines are down. Coal and lumber yards suffered extensive losses with yards washed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulkill
Philadelphia
Floods Ravage Lackawanna Valley in Scranton
The Lackawanna river valley suffered the most damaging flood on record sweeping yesterday and last night. Railroad communication is cut off and extensive property damage is reported. Residents along the riverfront evacuated to other parts of Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Asheville
N. C
Southern Railway
San Francisco
Sacramento
Lackawanna Valley
Scranton
Lackawanna River
Felonious assault case grips Goshen community
Edward Kinsley, 36, jailed in Goshen on a $500 bond after waiving examination on charges of a serious assault against Lettie Warner, 11. Police are confident of conviction. case details are described as shocking with prior troubling associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kinssley
Goshen
Wih
Lettie Warner
Melinda Warner
Kinsley
Michigan
Mrs. Mary Stanton Dies in Williamsport at 38
News comes from Williamsport Pa of the death of Mrs Mary P Stanton wife of Percy J Stanton formerly of Elkhart and member of the Trumpet Notes band She was 38 and died of cancer She leaves beside her husband two young children a boy and a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Williamsport
Mary P. Stanton
Percy J. Stanton
Stanton
Prince in Engine Cab Delights Johnstown Visit
Henry Rode In Engine Cab. The prince enjoyed his ride to Johnstown and his cab experience with the engineer and fireman. In Altoona he wore civilian clothes and was not recognized by the mayor, who led a city welcome committee. The mayor's mistaken greeting ended in a playful exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Johnstown
Altoona
Prince
Missing Lindsay Boy Case Prompts Plea for Info
Information given to police today implicates Will Jordan and Frank Jacobs near the Vandican farm as possible sources of the boy's whereabouts. The Lindsay boy has vanished from his home, a recurring pattern in his history, prompting a worried grandfather. Police believe the men may seek payment for details. No danger to the boy is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jordan
Frank Jacobs
Vandican
Lindsay
Jordan
Jacobs
Whitehead Named Associate Editor for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
It was announced last night that B G Whitehead formerly editor of the Elkhart Truth will become associate editor of the Fort Wayne Journal Gazett e He has been doing special newspaper work in this city and will probably leave for Fort Wayne today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehead
Ft. Wayne
Indianapolis
B. G. Whitehead
The
Elkhart Truth
Fort Wayne
New Postal Card For Elkhart Post Office
A new McKinley memorial postal card will appear at the Elkhart post office. It will be regular size with the federal seal in one corner and a vignette of the late president with his birth and death dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Post Office
German Baptist Church Considers Aged Home in Indiana
Delegates of the German Baptist church in the Southern Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Indiana meet to approve building a home for aged and poor members. An initial $10,000 appropriation is planned with costs likely to exceed twice that. Location eyed along the interurban line between Goshen and South Bend, with a $2,000 donor condition to place the home in Elkhart county. Representatives from multiple counties in Indiana and Michigan attend the sizable convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Baptist Church
Michigan
Indiana
Goshen
South Bend
Matilda Riley
Goshen Man Rushed to Indianapolis on Clairvoyant Tip
Mahlon Rohrer of Goshen, a medical student at Grand Rapids, left for Indianapolis after a clairvoyant claimed his missing brother Norman Miller is hospitalized there with brain fever and would die within six days. Family has abandoned hope, suspecting murder or suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahlon Rohrer
Goshen
Millersburg
Grand Rapids
Indianapolis
Norman
Pease Engine Co Sought New Location in Goshen Area
The Pease Engine Co of Goshen is being urged to relocate. Elkhart and Logansport are the leading bidders. The firm makes motor cycles and small engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease Engine Co
Goshen
Elkhart
Logansport
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Dr. Snapp of
Berkeley
Professor Hering
Repub
Dr. Price
Price Baking Powder Co
Notr
Pateroon, W. J
Mary Stanton
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