Bristol Jurors Hear Feud Case Amid Opera House Court
In Bristol, Harley Scamerhorn testifies he was provoked by John and William Conine as the Conine feud plays out in court. A judge, jury, and Goshen attorneys crowd the town, with a verdict split: William Conine acquitted, John fined 843.00 plus costs.
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Bristol
Harley Scamerhorn
John
William Conine
Justice Jenkins
Berkey & Zigler
Tom Davis
James Showalter
Goshen
Burke
Patrick Henry
Webster
Constable Case
Cirrcuit Court
George Milburn
Brush Factory Favored to Locate in Elkhart
Friday report from Green Bay says American Brush Manufacturing company plans a Elkhart plant within thirty days. Century club seeks 200 dollars more to meet an 8000 bonus, with Chambers and Bickel in Chicago to secure funds. If signed, machinery ships, Perry Sanders building expanded, forty workers to start, rising to a hundred. Chambers praises Elkhart, promising possible relocation of twenty workers with families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Brush Manufacturing Company
Green Bay
Wis
Century Club
William Chambers
Chicago
E O. Bickel
H. E. Bucklen
Chambers
Perry Sanders Company
Elkhart
Elkhert
The Man About Town Reflects on Obedience and Aid
The column discusses family discipline with a boy resisting a message, notes obedience as valued in the home, critiques charity methods, and questions curfew laws to curb youth temptations while praising religious reform as effective. It laments destitution and calls for organized church relief and community support.
Bad Runaway Hurts Two At Second and Marion Streets
A runaway horse collided with a carriage near Second and Marion streets at 2:30 this afternoon. W. W. Sterling and his wife of 206 Marion street were thrown from the rig with Mrs. Sterling badly cut and possibly injured internally. Mr. Sterling bruised but not seriously hurt. Dr. Short treated them at their nearby home. both not fatally injured. The other driver, W M Stewart of 615 Twelfth street, escaped injury as his horse panicked but he held the lines.
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Second
Marion Streets
W. W. Sterling
Marion Street
W.M. Stewart
Twelfth Street
Mr. Stewart
Sterling
Man severely burned extinguishing lamp at hall
Jerry Lanais of Mariun streets suffered a severe facial burn when a lamp exploded as he blew it out at the Red Men's hall last night. Dr. Short provided medical care.
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Jerry Lanais
Mariun
Dr. Short
A Great Invention at Fis ter Rowe Store Music Test
Several hundred people in towns nearby listened to a phonograph via megaphone at Freeman & Son's store last evening. The receiver was placed before the phonograph and linked to a Michigan City area list of subscribers. Forty eight residents heard various selections clearly and praised the device, noting improved megaphone and enlarged receiver as the new test began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman & Son
Cas
Fister
Rowe
Michigan Ory
Sousa Bend
Nitez
Mishawsky
Wakaruss
Auburn
Goshen
Ligonier
Nendalmviliesri
Prompt Work Averted Disastrous Fire
Prompt action by workers prevented a major blaze as fire crews responded quickly and contained the incident before damage escalated. Authorities credit timely detection and decisive steps by staff to stop the fire from spreading.
Narrowly Averted Chamberlain Emporium Fire
A fire at the Chamberlain Emporium on South Main Street was stopped quickly thanks to Mr. Chamberlain and staff. Lighting the gas without a lighter caused sulphur to ignite base material and curtain drapes, but speedy action prevented greater damage.
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Chamberlain Emporium
South Main Street
Mr. Chamberlain
Township Dog Receipts Report For Year Ending March 1 1900
Listed are totals receipts disbursements and balances for Elshart Clinton Benton Jackson Harrison and Concord townships. Data shows amounts paid to county treasury and remaining balances, with several figures indicating small year end balances.
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Bango Township
Olive Township
Jefferson Township
Middlebury Township
York Township
Washington Township
Osolo Township
Cleveland Township
Union Township
Locke Township
Elshart
County Treasury
Clinton Township
Benton Township
Jackson Township
Harrison Township
Concord Township
Fire destroys York Township home of Goshen man
John Replogle, who recently moved to Goshen, watched his two story frame house in York township burn to the ground after it had been vacated. The origin is unknown with suspicions of incendiary cause. The fire threatened nearby property before being brought under control. Replogle held a policy with Elkhart County Farmers Mutual, likely not covering the loss.
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Goshen
John Replogle
York Township
Replogle
Elkhart County Farmer’s Mutual Company
Contested Dam Project Sparks Power Company Battle
The St Joseph and Elkhart Power Co and Indiana Power Co contest rights to build a dam on the St Joseph River near the county line. Indiana has begun land purchase and a tool house, while St Joseph and Elkhart secure options on overflow lands. Condemnation on Jacob Eby et al was expected but not filed. The outcome hinges on who was first in the field. The dispute unfolds as the two sides push forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power Company
St. Joseph and Elkhart Power Co
Indiana Power Co
St. Joseph River
County Line
Indiana Company
St. Joseph & Elkhart Company
Jacob Eby
Griffiths Gifted Math Student Receives Stool St Louis Offer
Milford youth Arthur Griffith has drawn a call from the St. Louis Globe Democrat to showcase his talent in that city. His latest feat shows him glancing at a passing freight train of twenty to twenty five cars and naming each car in order and its railroad after the train passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Arthur Griffith
Milford
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Dr Griffin Relocates Practices and Family to City
Dr Griffin disposes of his New Paris practices to Dr Waltera and moves his family to this city. He plans to travel to Detroit soon for a post graduate course at Harper hospital. Griffin was born in Elkbart and has many friends hoping for his future success.
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Griffin
A. Lu. Griffin
New Paris
S. W. Waltera
Detroit
Harper Hospital
Elkbart
Farmer Henry Akin Dies Suddenly at Home
Henry Akin aged 62 was found dead in a chair at his home three miles north of Adameaville at 2 AM. Authorities say heart failure caused the death. he is survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services will be held at the home on Sunday.
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Henry Akin
Adameaville
New Brick Block Seen Planned at Main and Washington
J A Oarman of Simonton street bought from Daniel Danforth a plot at the corner of Washington and Main for a two story brick block ninety feet long and forty feet wide to be erected in the near future.
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J.&. Oarman
Simonton Street
Daniel Danforth
Washington and
Main Streets
Crick
Death of an Old Man at County Poor Farm
Howard Baileys aged 72 died last night at the county poor farm from old age. He had lived in or near the city. The funeral is set for 9 30 tomorrow morning.
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Howard Baileys
Public sale sells Wakarusa Milling property to John Beckrell
The Wakarusa Milling and Elevator Co. property was sold today by the trustee. John Beckrell purchased the factory for 3210 dollars and plans to put the facility into operation, hoping it will prove a paying investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa Milling and Elevator Co
John Beckrell
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Mack dies
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mack of 12021 South Main Street died this morning and will be interred tomorrow afternoon at Pleasant Plains cemetery.
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Harvey Mack
South Main Street
Pleasant Plains Cemetery
Coming Home Alone: Forger Graham Still At Large
A large reward is offered as Charlies R. Graham, a forger, remains at large in multiple cities. Detroit Superintendent Braden reports he failed to capture the man and may arrive home this afternoon or tonight. A. R. Spofford is pushing the search, and officials doubt the northern lead.
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Charlies R. Graham
Supt
Braden
Detroit
Pittsburg
Canada
Washington
D. C
Graham
Censada
A. R. Spofford
Fire on Adeline Avenue destroys upper dwelling
A noon hour blaze at 103 Adeline Avenue damaged by a defective flare. The fire engulfed the upper floor and roof of the residence, forcing occupants Mrs. Amanda Cramer, her daughter, and Miss Dore Logan to save only part of their belongings. Loss estimated at 500 dollars as firefighters faced cold conditions.
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Adeline Avenue
Amanda Cramer
Dore Logan
Miss Logan
Man Crippled for Life After Workplace Accident
A worker, recently recovered from a broken arm and back at duty, suffered a life changing injury when he lost his hand. The incident occurred as he continued work despite recent injuries, resulting in permanent disability.
Homeless boy housed after surrender at police HQ
A homeless boy who had been working in the city and was discharged was given shelter at police headquarters last night after running out of money and lacking friends. This morning he was sent to the St. Joe county orphans home, where he had previously been an inmate.
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St. Joe County
Firearm Explodes During Hunt at Christiana Lake
Frank Marchesseau rested his gun on the ground at Christiana lake. Dirt and snow filled the barrel ends. When he fired moments later the explosion split the steel barrels six inches from the muzzle. He was nearly thrown but uninjured and calls his escape fortunate.
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Christiana Lake
Frank Marchesseau
Depot Plans Spark Elkhart Hopes for 1900 Improvements
Lake Shore officials plan large investments in Toledo and Chicago prompting talk they will ignore Elkhart this summer. Local leaders urge prompt depot and hotel construction, with plans submitted, but work likely waits until spring 1901. Citizens press Cleveland executives to replace the eyesore with a modern depot this year.
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Lake Shore
Toledo
Chicago
Elkhart
Cleveland
Eikhart
Lake Shore Company
Heal Estate Transfers Record Summary
A series of property transfers listed with buyer and seller names, locations in York Millerburg Middlebury and Wakarusa plus amounts from 0 to 825. Names include George H Hollenbaugh Thaddeuss Bratton Frederick T Milla George Mason Alice Girten Lydia Simpson David H Anglemyer Jesse Newcomer Azariah W Mellet Rosa Whitcomb James Winegar F W Miller Stephen M Unnimine Hanneh B Dohnerr D W Eszhelman Thomas J Pricket AS Sensenich HM Freed Harvey E Uapner.
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Stephen M Unnimine
Hixzhart
Hanneh B
Dohnerr
D W Eszhelman
Wakarusa
Harvey E Uapner
Thos J Pricket
Wappanee
Sensenich
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Murat Halstead
Brush Factory
Man
Menbout
Mobuer
Willie
Jesus Christ
Mrs. W. W. Sterling
Fister and
Columbus
Ohio
Waksruga
Obupp
Rebekah
Sophia Smith
South Second Street
Caiger
Jacob Caiger
Circuit Cours
Wilson
Nappanee
Abel
Nappane
Menara, Fister, Berkey
Andersen
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