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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
1
Mrs. Whittig suffered fainting spells after a telephone quarrel with Mrs. Milton Mowery who allegedly spread gossip about her. The incident drew a crowd, police, and a quick ride by officers who feared a murder attempt. Mrs. Whittig, about 30, is niece of Mrs. Monger and wife of a Lake Shore foundry worker.
Mrs. Rosella Hoover was badly burned on the face neck and arms at 407 Mannor street Saturday evening when a cloth soaked with gasoline ignited while she tried to light a gas jet with a match. Her hair and eyebrows were singed and she endured intense pain until a doctor arrived.
The Burns family expresses deep gratitude for the kindness shown after the sudden loss of wife and mother Elma Jane Burns. They hope others facing sorrow may receive the same solace. A. R. Burns & Family.
State Boat Inspector Robert Stewart of Goshen visited Saturday and required those operating passenger boats on the St. Joe river to have vessels inspected and pay a five dollar annual license. The Cora owned by C. D. Stiffler the Minne Waw Waw owned by Philip Jones and the Chautauqua owned by Fred Davis were inspected and licenses paid.
The funeral will be from the house at 9 30 tomorrow and at Shaum church at 11 o clock with Rev. J F Funk officiating. Burial follows in Shaum cemetery.
Sidway Mfg Co. reports a delay in raw material arrival, delaying production. A number of workers were laid off while stock is expected to arrive within ten days, and all will be recalled as soon as orders can be produced.
Yesterday at 10 oclock Rev C E Rice joined Harry M Smith a farmer from Irving one mile north of town on Adamsville road to Florence Pearl Roush daughter of Mr and Mrs Jonathan Roush of Northeast Elkhart. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Smith.
A rider on Main Street between Jefferson and Washington streets was thrown from his bicycle this morning. The incident appeared without clear cause and left BW. Barrel injured as the wheel stopped suddenly.
Jessie Bartlett Davis, renowned Chicago singer and wife of Will J. Davis of the Illinois theater, died in Chicago after a brief illness from anaemic poisoning and heart disease. Born near Morris, Illinois in 1859, she rose from church choir beginnings to star with the Bostonians and in vaudeville, famed for Oh Promise Me. Funeral services planned in Chicago with private and chapel ceremonies. her son Will J. Davis Jr. and sister Mrs. Birtley Quackenbos witnessed the end.
Albert Rinehart was appointed sergeant of the Elkhart police by the board to succeed Antz B Miller who becomes Humane Officer a new post. The change, effective last night, followed Miller’s earlier desire to transfer amid criticism after a disorderly house raid. Rinehart, on the force since 1899, is a Democrat and the upgrade aims to restore harmony in the department. The Humane Officer salary mirrors patrolman at $60 monthly. the sergeant earns $70.
Oscar Behnke former Elkhart pressman was found guilty in St Joseph Circuit Court of forging a check for 7 50 to Councilman Gustave A Stueckle. The check bore the name Harry Elliott and Behnke received an indeterminate sentence and was sent to Michigan City prison yesterday by Officer IL Essex.
Squire Lee, among the county's oldest residents, died at his son John Lee's home in Jefferson township at age 97. Born in Essex County New York, he moved to Indiana in 1838 and farmed near Middlebury for over 50 years. He lived with his son after his wife’s death and was a respected, quiet figure in the northeast county. a lifelong Methodist.
Dr. R Q Haggerty cited to appear in city court for violating city ordinances by filling vaults without cleaning them. Health Inspector Quaife filed the complaint. Hearing moved from 1 PM to 2 PM tomorrow.
Goshen Elks organize a boxing entertainment for Friday night in the lodge room. The main event features a four round bout between an Elkhart man and Summer of Goshen, with a four round preliminary. Committee members include Senator Dausman Fred D Zeigler and George Krutz, and a large crowd is anticipated.
Mrs Anna McClane of about 40 and Rinehart aged around 50 were arrested during a police raid for keeping a disorderly house. Both were taken to the station. McClane released to appear in court next morning. Neighbor Mrs Melcher Daly had complained 316 Sycamore Street. Rinehart claimed he visited with washing clothes. McClane says he has been her customer for years. The husband’s prior year sentence for attempted assault on his 11 year old stepdaughter remains outstanding.
A Goshen Democrat cites the Elkhart case of Sylvia Rout, a seven year old, with Trustee Puterbaugh named guardian. The mother, from near Cadillac Michigan, fled with a man who deserted his own family. The child was placed with Mrs. Pifer after arrangement through C S Henderson.
The May term jurors were drawn. The grand jury is set for May 22, opening day. Names include Walter D. Eldridge Middlebury Nietor D. Smith Middlebury William H. Aitkenson Osolo Walter Randolph Bangor H Clay Sanger Washington Jerry Bechtel Olive George F. Brown Locke Samuel Lockwood Locke Solomon Mishler Jackson George Doll Concord James S Chilcote Union Solomon Pepple Union.
City firefighter Frank Newman trapped a large turtle in the Elkhart river near Jackson Street fill yesterday. The reptile measured eighteen inches in diameter.
Elkhart police officials report 89 arrests in April with officers listed for each arrest and assist counts. Violations include intoxication, gambling, keeping and visiting disorderly houses, vagrancy, assault, trespass, and various other offenses.
The piece discusses city salary laws affecting mayoral bids, naming Mayor Greene as a leading Democrat contender and A L Gotwalt as a Republican front runner. It notes Emil Anderson seeking another term as city clerk under a four year term, with Ganard eyeing the post and other locals like Clyde Raymer and several Republicans named in contention for city offices.
Mrs. Anna McClane was arrested on a disorderly house charge but the case was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Christ. Rinehart, present as a visitor, pleaded not guilty before Judge Raymer. Deputy Prosecutor Baker dismissed the case. Neighbor Melcher Culp reported the arrests but provided no corroborating evidence.
Mrs. Maggie LeBlanc of LaPorte, well known in this city, died at her home yesterday. She was the daughter of James Forester, once the wealthiest farmer in La Porte county, educated and cultured, a Notre Dame St Mary's graduate. Survived by two brothers, a son, and three daughters. parents are dead.
George D. Hughes of Elkhart, son of J. M. Hughes, has been promoted from day clerk to traveling passenger agent for the Erie railroad with headquarters in Kansas City. He will leave Youngstown for Kansas City after a visit with his parents. Hughes spent 12 years with the Erie and is praised for faithful service and ability in the passenger branch. Mrs. Hughes and family plan to join him in the autumn.
William Bell a night watchman for the Truth narrowly escaped death Saturday night when he grasped a brass socket in a dark basement lamp and received a severe electric shock. He endured pain in both arms for hours and warned that a damp surface would have worsened the danger.
Harry Snell's horse ran away while his owner played ball at the Highland Park grounds. The frightened animal pulled loose the wheel nut, causing the wheel to fall off and the buggy to be damaged. The horse was eventually captured after running several blocks.
John M. Hite 48 Noble county and Martha McKann 42 Elkhart county received licenses. Harry Smith 32 and Florence Pearl Raush 22, both residents of Bristol, obtained licenses for marriage.
Residents on Marion street complained about loud wheel noise from a streetcar to Highlang Park. The train’s flat wheel was heard blocks away and the Indiana Railway Co. was asked to remove the car until repairs are completed.
Willowdale Sunday School held at the Willowdale schoolhouse shows good progress with attendance of 117 yesterday. Rev. Bartlett delivered a strong sermon on Death Hell and Judgment.
The funeral of Mrs. A. R. Burns was held yesterday afternoon at her Division street home. Rev. A. A. Ogilvie officiated with Rev. T. Simpson assisting. Floral offerings were profuse. Burial followed at Grace Lawn cemetery.
A.W. VanOrder has purchased chairs from Charles Bordner at 616 South Main and moved them to 706 South Main. Fred Cooper joins the shop as barber.
President Roosevelt responded to Walter Brown's pardon plea citing the prisoner’s likely death. Washington correspondent Louis Ludlow reports Roosevelt noted he has seen rapid cures from pardons in rare cases.
Wilbur L. Congdon, a locomotive engineer from Elkhart, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday in the Federal Court at Indianapolis. His stated liabilities total 396 dollars with assets of 126 dollars.
A marriage notice reports Belle D Weikel of Elkhart wed William L Williamson of South Bend on Saturday in a ceremony noted by the Times. The couple formerly resided in Goshen and Elkhart, with the union announced as completed in today’s edition.
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