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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
1
John Betting seeks 5268 damages from the Indiana Railway Company in a Beardsley avenue collision suit. Betting was knocked from his wagon February 2 as a motorman allegedly backed into him. Attorney P L Turner represents Betting.
Anton Dobysoski of South Bend sues Tullar J Woodard of Elkhart for 5000 dollars damages for injuries alleged while employed at a saw mill eight miles southwest of South Bend. The suit, denied from Elkhart county, will be tried in the LaPorte circuit court tomorrow. Woodard is represented by P L Turner.
Nannie C Kost was granted a divorce from Francis M Kost by the Elkhart court. The petition cites adultery and abandonment. The defendant operated a feed store on South Main street in the city.
Emily E. Maier is awarded a divorce from Charles J. Maier on cruelty and abandonment grounds. She receives custody of their fifteen year old son William. The couple reside in Goshen.
The suit of Fremont Fulkerson against the Elkhart Paper Company and the Elkhart Electric Company for five thousand dollars is on trial today.
Judge Perrall lists trial dates for multiple cases including Indiana v H A Middleton and Indiana v Charles Finch for malicious trespass on Tuesday March 24. Wednesday March 25 covers National Fire Proofing Co v Frank Brumbaugh and others. Thursday March 20 includes Adam Camp v Frances Brumbaugh et al and highway change. Friday March 27 lists Abbie E B Rogers v Frank A Sage and Dewey v Sparklin note.
Steve Olds aged 56 died Saturday at 3 20 p m from heart trouble at the Old farmhouse near Adamsville. Born in Cayuga county New York he came to this country at 5 0. He is survived by his wife and four children Dean 22 Frank 17 Hollis 14 and Marion 11. Funeral Tuesday at 3 p m at the house conducted by Rev Gloyier of the Free Baptist church Maple township burial in Adamsville cemetery.
Mrs. Mary A Markel of 145 Alfred Street died last night at 11 15. She was 85 and one of the old residents of Pikhart. She leaves her husband Jonas Markel and children William and Ed of Goshen John and David of this city Mrs Mate eigbaum of South Bend Mrs David an residing east of the city Louw Gardner of Dighton Kan.
The pope said he would not appoint Ireland as a cardinal today unless President Roosevelt requests it, highlighting a division in the American hierarchy over the issue. The decision hinges on Roosevelt and reflects tensions between the Vatican and United States on church appointments.
London reports the home office will release Florence Maybrick in 1904 after a life Pennal servitude sentence for arsenic poisoning her husband. The pending trial over lands in Kentucky West Virginia and Virginia may be postponed due to her release date being known.
La Soufriere in St Vincent erupted violently Sunday with great black smoke, rumbling and flashes. Electrical discharges occurred Saturday night as heavy cloud cover dimmed the sun. No alarm in Kingston with darkness in some areas due to ash and emissions.
Springfield report says a powder blast at the Kincaid coal mine in Athens this morning killed six miners and left many others missing. Authorities fear additional deaths as rescue teams search the collapsed workings.
The Mississippi River in New Orleans is rising rapidly and could cut Southern Pacific railroad connections westward. Officials monitor flood levels as transit disruptions loom.
Memphis Tennessee on March 23 reports the river continuing to fall near the city but substantial apprehension remains downstream. Strong currents and potential levee concerns prompt officials to monitor rising water levels and advise precautions for nearby communities.
Charles S McFillen 48 superintendent of the county farm died at 10 25 last night at the county farm of apoplexy. He leaves a widow and two sons Elmer 22. Funeral Wednesday at 10 in charge of the Odd Fellows. Interment in Mennonite Cemetery east of Goshen. A Holmes county Ohio native and Civil War veteran he moved to Goshen in 1871 and spent eight years as county farm superintendent with a three year period in Yankton SD. He became unconscious at 6 am yesterday. doctors failed to revive him.
A burglar broke into Levi B. Thornton’s house two miles NW of the city between 8 and 11 last night, stealing 125 dollars from the Thornton Bros. money box. The entry used a side window chisel, with nothing else disturbed. Investigators suspect an insider.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate the misspelling of Carrie Replogie and a likely report of her death with incomplete details. Further readable fragments show garbled phrases around the event and an obituary-like reference.
New York Central and Lake Shore officials permit De Forest Wireless Telegraph to outfit the Twentieth Century Limited for two months starting April 1 for trials in train wireless communication of orders. Master Mechanic Cross had no notice of equipment and could not confirm the plan. Railroad men expect a major step toward reducing railway dangers.
Orland Zenith notes B. F. Woodcox, Millersburg poet, has discontinued the South Milford Times and is rumored to start a new Millersburg publication. The piece reflects local skepticism toward the venture and offers sympathy for Billy.
A list of numerous land and lot transfers across Elkhart and Goshen counties. Transactions include deeds from John M Monschien Sr to Jr for a South Elkhart lot at 4000 dollars, and other parcels in South Elkhart, Elkhart, Goshen, and Middlebury townships with varied prices from 45 to 7000 dollars.
Coroner Eisenbeiss and Attorney Baker investigated the death of Mary Kilmer at Wakarusa after school children found her body in a field. The 58 year old woman, said to have heart trouble, died of natural causes leaving a husband and several children.
A party including Sheriff Manning, Prosecutor Hile, Peter O'Neil and Judge Charles S. Henderson rode an all electric car from La Porte to Michigan City when the vehicle derailed from the track. They walked five miles to reach the prison afterward.
Benjamin Miversi sues the Indiana Railway Company seeking the appointment of a competent physician to examine the plaintiff and determine the true state of his injuries. The defendants move to contest the examination request and the court will decide on appointing a physician for the medical inquiry.
Director Merriam leads a new census inquiry to gather data on street railways electric lighting and power plants nationwide. Indiana is highlighted as a key example with agents already dispatched to study ownership patterns and operation by individuals firms or corporate groups.
John W. Cornell of Howell Post No 90 G A R receives a consignment of seventeen grave markers to honor soldiers buried in Oak Ridge Pine Creek and Violette cemeteries. Inscriptions list names and units from Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania regiments. Markers will be placed at once in readiness for Decoration Day.
Rev. George C. Moor aids Hmett in Baptist meetings when a door card warns against marrying a couple tonight. The note hints at bigamy if the woman weds, as a man asks about the couple. Sheriff Colt receives a mysterious call amid a tale of alleged relations and a lover’s wrath.
Elkhart capitalists led by Vinton Godwin commission engineers to study a 20 mile Noble county electric line from Albion to Wolcottville with a Brimfield Kendallville branch. The plan would connect four railroads and five towns amid mineral spring area with mud bottom deposits.
The Ste w art interurban line from Elkhart Indiana to Kalamazoo Michigan faces non construction this year. Dr F H Stewart promoter was to deposit funds by March 3 to cover paving costs on Portage street but failed to pay and has not responded to officials.
The Twelve Mile town decided to relocate a half mile to access a railroad line prompting jokes about whether the town will be renamed Eleven-and-a-Half or Twelve-and-a-Half News notes.
Trustee W. H. Rood outlines plans and specifications for a new district No. 3 school house in Harrison township to replace the January 12 burned building. The brick veneer structure will measure twenty eight by forty feet with a ten by twenty foot wing and will stand on the old basement foundations.
County commissioners will elect a successor to the late Charlies McFillen for the county farm post. Candidates include Samuel K. Letherman a former superintendent, Charles Blough son in law of ex Superintendent Boyer, Frank Elliott and Mr Cobburn son of the farmer superintendent. The job pays about 3600 per year.
Goshen manufacturers face a car famine as shipments lag due to shortages. Lake Shore freight agent J. M. Ober reports about thirty cars behind his orders. A prospective buyer offers a contract for 200 cars, but securing them remains impossible.
Mrs. Rhoda Burroughs Roraback of South Bend and Davenport dies at her daughter Mrs. A N Roberts residence 725 Locust Street Davenport Iowa on Friday March 20 aged 93. She is sister of the late Rickertson Burroughs and Juha Burroughs.
Saturday afternoon Ernest D Brown died at his home in South Bend after a ten week illness from catarrh of the stomach. He was about 26 years old.
John W. Smith aged 81 and formerly of Etthart county, Walkerton resident, has died.
Detroit March 25 Senator Tillman mocked the north’s demand for majority rule arguing in an address that South Carolina has 235000 more negroes than whites. He warned that pushing such domination could lead to bloodshed greater than the Civil War.
Chicago March 25 Consolidation of seven packing firms owned by Armour Swift Morris groups creates the National Packing Company with 15 million dollars capital. J P Lyman serves as president and J D Standish as secretary treasurer. Directors include Armour Swift Morris representatives. Headquarters planned in Chicago. No public stock sale.
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