Mondas March 19 Contract Closed
A brief item notes Mondas on March 19 completing a contract closure with Brush F and American 3 referenced in the fragmentary report.
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Elkhart Weekly Truth in Elkhart, Indiana
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
1
Elkhart to Welcome Green Bay Brush Factory Move
The American Brush Manufacturer's company of Green Bay Wisconsin signed a contract to relocate to Elkhart. William Chambers will oversee site prep at the old Parry Sanders building for machinery installation. Forty workers start, increasing to over a hundred as production expands. Citizens praise E. Bicks for pushing the project and call for a city committee to handle new enterprises and future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Brush Manufacturer’s Company
Green Bay
Wisconsin
William Chambers
Elkhart
C. Bicks
Eikhart
Eilkhart
Farmer Shot by Son on Allen Cook Farm
William Wagner, a Goshen area farmer, was accidentally shot in the leg by his young son near the family chicken house before daylight. He was taken to Goshen for medical treatment to remove the ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wagner
Allen Cook
Goshen
Wagner Chicken House
Wagner
A Precious Scoundrel Denounced in Forgery Ring
A noted cool and ingolat criminal arrested at Goshen for forged check work teams with a woman accomplice. They used the name Kiethat Goshen and were taken to Marshall Michigan to answer charges. Barholds fears a Wisconsin or Minnesota return sentence and seeks a guilty plea. The pair operated across eastern cities. one woman is reportedly under arrest in West Superior and another confesses life history of the rascal. Kieth’s father in Knox has offered settlement to victims if prosecution is halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Hineat
Battle report highlights Elkharters in foreign land
The piece praises two Elkharrians Smith Howland and Will Rohrer for courage in a foreign battle. It notes Captain Fitzgerald of Goshen and Lt Peck of Centreville on Col Gardner's staff with George Klein of Goshen in Fitzgeralds company. The Chicago Inter Ocean cites steady American fire and disciplined advance by Companies H and F amid a skirmish as raw troops find battle fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Goshen
Smith Howland
Will Rohrer
Col. Gardner
Lieutenant Peck
Centreville
Michigan
George Klein
Hoosier
Ekhart
Chicago Inter- Ocean
Scranton
Illinois
States
Funeral notices and obituaries from agency area 1899
The text reports funerals for Mrs Sophia Smith from South Second street on Tuesday at 1 30 PM and for Laura A Nash at 612 Hast Street Sandys morning age 68 10 months with cancer of the stomach. It notes a Goshen dean’s death near childbirth and a Woman's Relief Corps funeral involvement. Also includes a testimonial on Dr Caloweau's Syrup Pepsin from F L Wilcoxson of Thomas drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Smith
South Second Street
H. ¥. Kelly
Goshen
Laura A
Milton Nash
Hore
Hast Street
Sandsy
Oat
Prisin Syrur Co
Monticallo
I. Gents
Caloweau
Wilcoxson
Will Caiger Go Free In Local Sheep Theft Case
Attorneys Henry O. Dodge and Orin M. Conley seek release for Jacob Caiger after a Goshen jury found him guilty of petit larceny in a sheep theft case. Judge Wilson denied bail and a new trial was sought as the defense argues the indeterminate sentence law and jury instructions were in error. The case advances to the Indiana Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry O. Dodge
Orin M. Conley
Jacob Caiger
Goshen
Wilson
Supreme Court
Indiana Supreme Court
Caiger
H. ©. Dodges
O. M. Conley
In Search of His Child Moves South Bend Father Seeks Son
Mr Movey of South Bend traveled to Elkhart seeking his 14 year old son Fred who ran away last Thursday with two youths known as Spike the bootblack and Shorty Aldrich. The trio may head for Pittsburg but Elkhart is a probable stop. They carry a small amount of money. Deputy Prosecutor Bri Frank leaves for Jackson Michigan to secure evidence in the Vanderlip diamond robbery case. Slater and Allison will not testify in Goshen prison case amid risk to bring prisoners to Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Movey
South Bend
Hikhart
Fred
Spike
Bootblack
Shorty
Aldrich
Pittsburg
McCoy
Elkhart
Slater
Allison
Bri. Frank
Jackson
Mich
Charles Russell
Goshen
Vanderlip
Russell
Michigan
Indiana
County Awards Stationery Contracts Amid Reform Law
The Burt-Terry company of Lafay ette and the News Printing company of Goshen won the stationery and supply contracts at Goshen Saturday. The Goshen Times bid on the class three item. Prices were said to be extremely low compared with former courthouse quotations, supporting the county reform law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt-Terry Company
Lafayette
News Printing Company
Goshen
Eikhart Tablet Co renamed to Hikhart Tablet and Supply
The Eikhart Tablet company changes its name to Hikhart Tablet and Supply Company of Hik hart Indiana. The change follows a petition filed by Charles B. Brodrick, the corporation’s president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wame
Eikhart Tablet Company
Hikhart Tablet and Supply Company
Hikhart, Ind
Charles 8. Brodrick
Hugh Maxon Dies in Salem After Long Illness
Hugh Maxon died in Salem Oregon this morning at five o clock after a long illness. He was not a son of Strafford Maxon and was born and raised in Hikhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Maxon
Salem
Oregon
Strafford Maxon
Hikhart
High Waters Threaten Dwellers Along Local Rivers
Flood warnings describe the Elkhart river rising twelve inches overnight while the St. Joe river ice breaks above the dam and flows downstream all day. Authorities monitor rapid rises and railways brace bridges as residents face possible property safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
St. Joe
Death of John H. Shuey
John H. Shuey longtime resident died at his son in law's home in Richmond Illinois on Sunday The body was moved from Elkhart to Richmond for interment and the funeral was held there at 2 o clock today He had relatives in Elkhart including a nephew E O Bickel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Shuey
Richmond
Elkhart
E. O. Bickel
Milk Price Cut by Milkmen Union After April First
At a Milkmen's Union meeting on Saturday night a decision was made to reduce the price of milk from six to five cents a quart after April 1. Dairymen cite cheaper feed this year versus last fall as the reason. The move pleases consumers who opposed the prior raise. A note warns travelers about rural mail delivery and a deputy marshal's occasional embarrassment. The piece also touts the Biggle Poultry Book from Wilmer Atkinson Co. at 50 cents, promising advice to raise poultry income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milkmen’s Union
Schickens
Biggle Poultry Book
Wilmer Atkinson Co
Philadelphia
Henry Davis Truancy Case Heads to New Proceedings
Officer Heath reports the Henry Davis truancy matter will proceed despite a suspended fine. Davis fails to ensure his son attends, despite lower-grade placement after prior truancies. The education authorities deem action warranted and will act immediately. A separate case with a Watson youth and his widowed mother ends with a tonight ultimatum on school attendance or reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
Henry Davis
Davis
Echoe
Watson
Horse on the Doctor
A local veterinary surgeon mistook a barn and treated a healthy horse with a large dose, making it sick while the neighboring horse died. The owner of the mistreated horse threatens to sue for damages.
New Truancy Regulations Prompt Officer Reports
The state truancy board will soon issue blanks requiring reports from truant officers on pupil attendance by private parochial and public schools, officer visits, assisted students, costs of assistance, and prosecutions under the truancy law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Advertised Getter List at Elkhart Post Office
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Elkhart Indiana post office as of March 21 1900 includes Bert Bolinger Edward H Cammel Miss G Oay Miss Netlie Elkhart Geo Freer Robt Hall Alvina McKenny 2 Henry Myers Mr Sawyer Mrs Paul Smith 11 South Third East St Wilbert Trinkle and Wilber t Trinkle. A 1 cent charge applies on each advertised letter. W H Anderson P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hikhart
Ind
Bert Bolinger
Edward H., Cammel
G. Oay
Netlie Elkhart
Geo
Freer
Hall
Alvina McKenny
Henry Myers
Sawyer
Paul Smith
South Third East St
Wilbert Trinkle
W. H. Anderson
P. M
Slaughter Case Dismissal Hits Estate Dispute
Solomon HE Slaughter as executor vs John B Slaughter estate dismissed and to be refiled. Complaint alleged John B Slaughter borrowed 500 from his father years ago to start a business with repayment and relinquishment of estate claims. Heirs seek principal and interest.
Goshen Democrats Organize and Elect City Officials
The Goshen Democrats completed city organization at a lively meeting electing Judge Warner as chairman Milo H. Cripe as secretary and Anthony Deashll as treasurer. Preparations for an aggressive campaign are under way and a city caucus is set for March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Democrats
Judge Warner
Milo H. Cripe
Anthony Deashll
Michigan Farmer Reports Six Leg Calf Near Adamaville
A farmer named Olds near Adamaville describes a calf born with six legs and two extra limbs. The creature remains lively and may survive, with fifth leg from the neck and sixth from above a fore leg. Separately, a prisoner remains jailed as new-trial motions await later hearings, with potential pursuit to the supreme court. Cassie Horn sues William Horn for divorce citing recent separation after nearly three years of marriage and seeks custody of their two year old son Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Olds
Adamaville
Cassie Horn
Goshen
William Horn
Dewey
Two Love Spurned Women Die By Morphine Pact
Lydia Jordan 17 and Stella Harrington known as Stella Long attempted suicide over a love for Frank Harrington. Lydia died after morphine at 120 South Main while Stella survived after treatment at the Old City Hotel. Frank Harrington linked to both cases as the center of the women’s despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Jordan
South Main Street
Stella Harrington
Frank Harrington
Haggerty
Jordan
M. M. Eskelman
Harringtons
Dunbar
Ada Brandon
Hissenheiss
South Bend
Richard Jordan
Singer Mfg Co
States
White Pigeon
Bailinger
Harrington
Frank
Stella
Ada
Lydia
Main Street
Old City
Young Harrington
Stella Long
Jerry Butts
Butts
Eckleman
Officer Miller
E.senbiess
Truth
Walley Wins County Commissioner Race in Elkhart Township
The article reports Republican conventions across Elkhart County with infighting and factionalism. Charles W. Walley dominates his township contest with about 95 of 123 votes and aims to secure 87 more at Goshen to clinch the nomination. Major J B Cobb is defeated in the middle district signaling shifts for the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Charles W. Walley
Lee Anderson
John W. Fieldhouse
Mr. Walley
Gosher
Walley
Concord
J. B. Cobb
Middle District
Innnkhart Township
E. A. Dausman
Onte
Noted Town Figure Refuses Comment On Case
The well known local figure had nothing to say about the case. Lydia Jorden’s funeral will not occur until after the coroner renders his verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Jorden
Thaw Threats Prompt Flood Watch Across Goshen Region
Rivers rise as a rapid thaw causes high water fears. The Elkhart and St. Joe rivers show variable levels with Goshen dam danger and flood risks. Roadways flood and a bridge west of Goshen washes away while workers guard the Big Four bridge against backwater reducing Goshen Milling power by about thirty horsepower per foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
St. Joe
Waterford
Goshen Milling Company
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Monda
Tory
Ih Manufacturing Company
En Bay
E. G. Bickel
Will Bohrer
Philippines
Mortuary
Thomas
the &T. Joseph and
Hlkhart Rivers
the Doctor
Lobb
Beardsley
Elkhart County
Pinkham
Rashton’s Drug Store
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