Smallpox Quarantine In Elkhart As Show Scrutiny Grows
Daily notes high smallpox cases in Elkhart are quarantined with care. Dr. Thomas sees little risk of further spread. Gentry Brothers’ ticket agent ill in Chicago is cited. Health officials in Plymouth report no cases among their employer during inspection. one employee traveled from Elkhart to Chicago with a well developed case.
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Elkhart
Thomas
Gentry Brothers
Chicago
South Bend Times
W. D. McNamara
Plymouth
Hikhart
Rural Mail Carriers Organize in Indiana County
The Wilkhart County branch of the Indiana Association of Rural Mail Carriers was perfected at Goshen Friday. W. P. Kauffman of Elkhart was elected vice president. Officers include President O. H. Foster Goshen, Secretary Elmer Merrill Goshen, Assistant Secretary Fred Bigelow Middlebury, Treasurer Maurice Page Middlebury. All Goshen routes carriers attended with Elkhart Middlebury Bristol each sending two representatives New Paris one. About fifteen carriers in the county are expected to join.
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Whlkhart County
Indiana Association of Rural Mail Carriers
Goshen
W. P. Kauffman
Elkhart
O. H. Foster
Elmer Merrill
Fred Bigelow
Middlebury
Maurice Page
Mrs Clara Barry Dies in Chicago at 39
Mrs Clara Barry aged 39 years 5 months died in Chicago Friday morning from acute myocarditis. Her remains were brought here and laid to rest at Grace Lawn cemetery after a 2 PM funeral at her sister Mrs Christ’s home attended by Rev Schwartzkopf. She leaves a father Henry Sheets and six siblings, with four sisters in this city and two in California.
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Clara Barry
Chicago
F. E. Christ
St. Joe Street
Henry Sheets
Clemens Sheets
California
Lipschitz Fined for City Slaughterhouse Violation
Casper Lipschitz appeared before Judge Raymer at 9 this morning to answer a charge of violating a city ordinance prohibiting slaughterhouses within a mile and a half of the city limits. He was fined $10 with $19 costs and will appeal on constitutional grounds.
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Casper Lipschitz
Raymer
Pindell Reassigned to Goshen After Bidney Move
Back to Elkhart County report notes Pindle recently sent to Bidney Ohio by the Ameri Express Company has resigned to Goshen succeeding Ramsdell. Mr and Mrs Pindell elect a residence in Goshen.
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Elkhart County
P. Pindle
Bidney
Ohio
Ameri 1 Express Company
Goshen
Ramsdell
Pindell
Jews flee Russia as panic grips regions and banks fill
The Evening Star reports widespread unrest in northwest and southwest Russia with a massive Jewish exodus. Trains are crowded and banks store goods as security for old debts amid panic. A plan for a defense society among young Jews is halted by police while revolutionary groups issue anti Semitic circulars.
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London
Evening Star Today
Russia
Kiell
Unemployed Rise as Kohlsaar Lockout Hits Chicago
Chicago May 18 2800 workers joined jobless rolls today after 800 Kohlsaar bakery workers were locked out and 2000 metal trades helpers struck for a 15 percent raise. The lockout disrupted downtown lunch rooms and restaurants with bread pies and sinkers in short supply.
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Chicago
Kohlsaar
Madrid Bull Fight Seats Collapse Traps Spectators
A Madrid bull ring collapse yesterday caused a panic as seats gave way. Spectators were crushed and rushed into the arena where a bull attacked them. Twelve people died and fifty were injured in the tragedy.
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Madrid
Refugee Fraud Alleged In Kishineff Escape Tale
New York authorities expose Jacob Friedman as a fakir named Jacob Kuscherwitzsky, denying any connection to Kishineff. The man claimed to be the first refugee to escape the Kishineff massacre but is reported as never having been near Kishineff.
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New York
Jacob Friedman
Kishineff
Jacob Kuscherwitzsky
London mercy ruling eyed for Mrs Maybrick after 15 years
The home secretary stated that after Mrs Maybrick serves fifteen more years of her life sentence the question of mercy will be considered. This is viewed as confirmation she will likely be released.
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London
Home Secretary
Trolley Strike Quiet in Bridgeport Morning
Bridgeport Connecticut reports a quiet morning with no early attempts to run trolley cars during the ongoing strike. The situation remains calm as workers and management assess next steps.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Death of Andrew Scott at 301 Sherman Street
Andrew Scott died last evening at his home of dropsy aged 72. He leaves wife Nancy M. Scott daughter NetTie V. Scott of Cleveland son W. B. Scott of this city and sister Merah B. Scott of Pittsburg. Funeral Tuesday at 4 PM from the house with Rev Parrett in charge.
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Andrew Scott
Sherman Street
Nancy M. Scott
Nettie V. Scott
Cleveland
W. B. Scott
Merah B. Scott
Pitsburg
Rev. Parrett
Stuckman will probated in Elkhart County
The will of Martin Stuckman of Union township was probated. Executed March 12 1889 with David M Best and George W Slabaugh as witnesses. He leaves his estate to heirs Henry Jesse Marvin Martin Martin Jr John Peter Hannah Hunsecker and Mary Brumbaugh with Catherine his divorced wife receiving one third of his share. John gets ten acres valued at 400. John C Mellinger named executor. Codicil March 18 1889 deducts debts to his children notes of 175 150 and 100 with no interest. Estate valued at 10000 includes 80 acre farm worth 65 per acre plus 5000 personal property. William Whetten appointed executor previously guardian for the mentally unsound.
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Martin Stuckman
Elkhart County
Union Township
David M. Best
George W. Slabaugh
George
Martin M
Henry
Jesse
Marvin
David
John
Peter Stuckman
Hannah Hunsecker
Mary Brumbaugh
Catherine
Martin M. Stuckman
John C. Mellinger
D. M. Best
Charles H.biehl
Mellinger
William ‘Whetter
Whetten
Stuckman
Guardian Petition Seeks Conservatorship for Mrs Strongquist
A guardian petition was filed in the circuit court for Mrs. Charles Strongquist widow of Charles Strongquist alleging mental incapacity to manage her estate valued around 9000 dollars. The sole heir is her daughter Mary. Attorneys VanFleet filed the suit. Jurors for the next circuit court term have been drawn for grand and petit panels with list of names. The grand jury may be called only if needed. petit jurors report in a week.
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Charles Strongquist
Circuit Court
Strongquist
Mary
Benjamin F. Kitson
Benton Township
P. M. Stlver
Clinton
Levi B. Thornton
Cleveland
George W. Best
Concord
Arcenus Ipe
Locke
B. F. Oaks
Petit Judy
John W. Brown
Union Township
David B. Cox
Washington
Jonas Deardorff
Elkhart
William H. Pfeiffer
Middlebury
Ed EB. Tiedeman
John L. Judson
Jefferson
John Miller
Union
George W. Sargent
Benton
Ira Hostetter
Conrad Smith
The
Petit
Boone murder case to be heard in South Bend court
Melvin Boone facing murder charges in the death of Groceryman John M Koonsman will appear in St Joseph circuit court in South Bend next Monday. Attorney Deahl will defend Boone as the May term of court opens this coming Monday.
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Melvin Boone
John M. Koonsman
St. Joseph
South Bend
Deahl
Boone
Circuit Court
Chickens Stolen on West Side in Ongoing String
West side thefts escalate with nearly two hundred fowls missing. Some residents report losses of up to fifty birds in a single night. Authorities suspect thieves may be from Elkhart per Goshen Democrat report.
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Elkhart
Goshen Democrat
Smallpox Cases Reported in City and Quarantines Enacted
Seven new smallpox cases are listed including Mrs. Lange Flossie Manning Clara Aman Miss Moss Remona Hill and Ma tie and Will Carpenter. Several houses are quarantined as a precaution. The infection is mild but public fear and business impact loom.
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Mrs. Lange
Hudson Street
Flossie Manning
Johnson Street
Clara Aman
South Third Street
Miss Moss
Remona Hill
Baldwin
Matie
Will Carpenter
Cassopolis Street
Main Street Furniture Store Gets Major Remodel
Walley and Son contract with Kistner and Son to remodel the Main street furniture store at a cost around $2 000. Work begins July 1 with a large plate glass front an electric elevator and new galleries and display rooms across ten rod long building adding about 2 500 square feet of floor space.
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Walley & Son
Main Street
Kistner & Son
Roosevelt Visit Sparks Across California And Nevada
During Roosevelt's California tour a man was arrested in Sacramento after declaring one has died and another might as well. He carried a pistol and extra cartridges, with $27 on him and a Sacrament o ticket. The president met Gov Pardee and Mayor Clark, dined at the Sutter club, spoke at the capitol, then traveled toward Portland. In Carson City Nevada the capital was lavishly decorated and thousands greeted him as he spoke on irrigation and forestry. The Reno leg included a brief talk, and a Nevada reception crowded the grounds with more than 15 000 people. The journey continued to Reno and a courthouse address followed by a show for 400 students.
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Sacramento
Cal
Roosevelt
F. M. Woodson
Woodson
Randleman
Shelby Smelting Works
Gov. Pardee
Clark
Citizens’ Committee
Sutter Club
State Capitol
Capitol Building
Portland
California
Oregon
Reno
Nevada
Carson
Sparks
Mackey
State Line
San Juan
Capitol ‘Park
Obituary of Jared Prichard of Hartford
The Hartford Day Spring publishes an extended obituary noting Jared Prichard’s death in Hartford where he had lived since 1866. Born in Ontario County New York in 1833, he was survived by his son Levi Prichard of Jimtown southwest of Hartford.
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Hartford
Jared Prichard
Ontario County
N. Y
Levi Prichard
Jimtown
Loss on the Shank Property Boarded by Fire
The Henry Shank property destroyed by fire was insured in the Eikhart-Tiome Fire Insurance Company. David Moyer is the adjustor and James Wikel the secretary. The house loss is $800 and contents loss $720 with $150 insurance, totaling a net loss of $570.
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Henry Shank
Eikhart - Tiome Fire Insurance Company
David Moyer
James
Wikel
General O. O. Howard to urge peace amid Kentucky feuds
Lexington Kentucky May 19 General O O Howard plans a direct appeal to the public this week hoping to end rivalries in feud country. He proposes an ironclad oath binding every man woman and child not to harbor ill will toward a neighbor.
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Lexington
O. O. Howard
Kentucky
Tarkington Worst Today as Typhoid Saps Strength
Indianapolis May 19 typhoid sickness worsens for Booth Tarkington and his relatives fear for his recovery as he sinks rapidly this morning. Also Louise Hadley who refused to tidy Booker Washingtons bed in a local hotel has received over 1000 dollars in checks and money orders from southerners.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Booth Tarkington
Louise Hadley
Booker Washington
Fiery Attacks Devastate Adventist Institutions in Battle Creek
May 20 Battle Creek Michigan reports a series of arson fires destroying Adventist facilities valued at over one million dollars. Homes, a six story hospital, health food factories, a printing plant and more were burned. Two deaths occurred as officials suspect organized incendiaries possibly linked to religious fanaticism.
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Battle Creek
Michigan
Review
Herald
White
Adventist
Coroner Rules Yeager Death a Murder by Unknown Persons
Kokomo Indiana May 19 death at the hands of persons unknown is the coroner s verdict in a trio of mysterious murders including Louis Yeager found dead in his bogey with a bullet in the brain. Yeager was killed while returning from visiting his betrothed Myrtle Finley of Hemlock Francis Sutton also slain.
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Kokomo
Ind
Harrison
Louis Yeager
Yeager
Myrtle Finley
Hemlock
Francis
Sutton
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Scotland
Kindling Bros
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Sacramento Citizen
St. Louis
Busche
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