Buckskin Bill Show Woundings After Terre Haute Incident
An accidental shotgun discharge during a Buckskin Bill Wild West show near Terre Haute Indiana wounded nine people and injured several more. Performer Elmer Mendenhall was arrested in jail on a 3009 bond with spectators present during a tent performance.
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Buckskin Bill
Terre Aute
Ind
Buckskin Bill Wild West Company
Elmer Mendenhall
Moore Juloyd
Margaret A. Crawford
Fred Kupfrer
J. H. Kupfrer
William Baker
West Terre Haute
George W. Braishaw
Erwin Sing
Charles Gladheart
Charles Kelley
Mendehall
Terrible accident injures Goshen boy Lioye Simmons
Lioye Simmons, eleven, son of I H Simmons a Goshen businessman, was crushed by a rolling log at the Sanders Egbert mill yard. He fell unconscious and is paralyzed with a spinal injury, with prognosis uncertain and medical staff stating permanent damage.
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Lioye Simmons
Elevan
I. H. Simmons
Goshen
Mill Hands
Sailor Seeks General Acquittal After Embezzlement Conviction
In Indiana, James Sailor, convicted of embezzling $1,000 from Lake Shore at Elkhart after a prior trial, seeks a general acquittal via a special written answer by Cham berlain and Turner. The court granted a new trial, with Turner arguing double jeopardy prevents retry on the embezzlement charge. It is believed Sailor will be released.
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State of
Indiana
James Sailor
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Chamberlain & Turner
Sailor
Perry L. Turner
Suit for Specific Performance of 1373 Land Deed
Sebastian Rinck sues the Rinck heirs and executor to compel a deed for land in Berton township. He claims the father promised in 1373 to grant the land in fee simple if improved. Rinck has farmed it. Father died this year and willed life tenancy then reversion to defendants. A commissioner appointment is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebastian Rinck
Deahl & Deshi
George W. Rinck
George W
Anthony
Michael Rinck
Law Warner
Berton Township
Goods Restored as Bailiff Seizes and Reclaims Items
Bailiff Kratz recovered and shipped cigars liquors shoes from Sailer to owners. A portion of the goods went to Toledo via Lake Shore railway. a trunk reached Sailer at Mishawaka and clothing was consigned to James S Dodge.
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Biailiff
New Park Idea Aims To Transform Dunlaps Grove
The Indians Street Railway plans to improve a grove near Mr. Millers home in Dunlaps by building a pavilion for summer band concerts picnics and other meetings. The park would become a popular local attraction between Elkhart and Springbrook drawing visitors and boosting patronage for the street car line.
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Indians Street Railway Company
Guardians and court actions shown in early 1900s docket
The docket lists guardians of minor heirs, estates, and executors with inventories and accounts. It notes bonds set or increased, final reports, hearings scheduled for June 15 1900, and judgments including a divorce and separations. A bondsman seeks release for two indicted youths after bond adjustments.
Injured 71-Year-Old man after horse fright near Benton
Michael Price, 71, was badly hurt last evening near his Benton home when a horse frightened by two wheelmen caused him to be thrown from a vehicle. He suffered a fractured hip and multiple bruises with doubtful recovery.
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Michael Price
Benton
Mr. Price
Quoshen
Marriage Licenses Issued for Blough Gardner and Spermner Fisher
A marriage license was issued to Charles Blough and Etta Blanche Gardner. George E. Spermner and Bertha Fisher of Elkhart obtained licenses after parental written consent due to their underage status.
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Charles 8. Blough
Etta Blanche Gardner
George E. Spermner
Bertha Fisher
Elkhart
Minister Fined for Possessing Net at Lake Wawasee
Reverend Howard Steininger the minister in charge of Compton Hill grounds pleaded guilty before Justice Wallace of Syracuse to possessing a net on the day of arrests at Lake Wawasee and was fined 22.50 dollars. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised to purify blood and boost vitality.
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Howard Steininger
Compton Hill
Lake Wawasee
Wallace
Syracuse
Public Spirited Elkhart Business Men Organize Club
About thirty business men met at the Bucklen hotel to form a new association named the Public Spirited Business Men of Elkhart. The group aims to promote city interests, with plans led by W. B. Pratt James H. State John W. Fieldhouse and A. P. Kent. The club will meet weekly to review proposals from manufactories and attract new locations to the city.
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Elkhart
Bucklen Hotel
E. ©. Bickel
H. B. Backlen
Messrs
W. B. Pratt
James H. State
John W. Fieldhouse
A. P. Kent
Evib
New Rural Mail Route Placed For Nappanee Area
The Nappanee rural free delivery plan runs north from the town with Inspector Rathbone and Postmaster Brown inspecting the proposed path. The route covers several miles with a pay of 400 dollars per year, potentially rising to 3500 after July 1st.
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Nappanee
Inspector Rathbone
Way
H. G. Rathbone
Cuba
Brown
Pymouth
Salinger Brothers Take Out Naturalization Papers
Nathan and Michael Salinger of Salinger Brothers Goshen filed naturalization papers confirming their US citizenship. They had believed themselves citizens since childhood but their father lacked final papers until age majority, prompting the brothers to complete naturalization and affirm their allegiance to the United States.
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Nathan
Michael Salinger
Salinger Brothers
Goshen
Russia
Uncle Sam
Stern and Stripes
Dunnlap's New Park Developments by Street Car Co
The Indiana Street Car company has chartered five acres of timbered land at Dunlaps across from the street car house and began work to convert it into an attractive park. A grand stand, tables and rustic seats will be built and summer entertainments arranged to draw visitors from Goshen and Ek hart. Cars will run every half hour on Sundays.
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Dunnlap
Indiana Street Car Company
Dunlaps
Goshen
Ekhart
Mennonite relief committee sends India fund donation
The Mennonite home and foreign relief committee in this county revisits famine relief work. A check from Mikhart for 1542 dollars is sent to the India mission to bolster the relief fund. A note praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as an effective ankle liniment.
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Mennonite Home and Foreign Relief Committee
Mikhart
India Mission
Geo. KE. Cary
the Guide
Washington
Chamberlain
A. O. Rowe
Real estate transfers list with multiple deeds and amounts
Property transfers include Jacob Laganecker to 1 38 Inks and wife 40 acres in Locke for 2400 dollars. Grant Seaver and wife to George W Swartz a lot in Wakarusa for 50 dollars. Harriet Sneellenberger and husband to Charles E Compton a lot in Elkhart for 1 dollar. Charles Compton to Conrad Sneellenberger and wife a lot in Elkhart for 1 dollar. Samuel D Stataman and wife to Eli Huffland in Jefferson for 250 dollars. Mitchell Charnley to Henrietta Pegg a lot in Goshen for 31000 dollars. Lizzie Barker and husband to Frank J Irwin a lot in Goshen for 1000 dollars.
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Frank J Irwin
Goshen
Chicago Methodist conferences abolish pastoral time limit
Bishops may appoint pastors annually to the same church if desired by the congregation. Goshen Methodists worked to retain Rev. Preston and expect to avoid further disappointment.
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Chicago
Goshen Methodists
Preston
Cochran Indicted Over Copper Wire Theft
Newton Cochran faces trial after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly stealing copper wire from Island Park. Two additional indictments were returned. officials withheld details. Cochran remains jailed.
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Went
Cochran
Newton Cochran
Island Park
Cffisers
Purchase of Weller music stock by Richard Turnock
Richard Turnock yesterday purchased the stock of musical instruments from W. R. Weller who ran a store on Franklin Street and will move the stock to his business in the Goffman block.
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Richard Turnock
W. R. Weller
Franklin Street
Goffman Block
Elkhart Dry Goods to Remodel Store Interior and Exterior
A local notice states the Elkhart Dry Goods company will beautify its High and Main street stand with a complete interior remodel and exterior modernization. An advertising blurb promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains, claiming health benefits for all ages and urging readers to purchase from grocers.
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Elkhart Dry Goods Company
Hornditch case sent to LeGrange on veto changes
Multiple county filings include administrator William E. Dillon in the Susan Mills estate petitioning to sell real estate. Willis O Nusbaum case to reach the supreme court. guardian George Matthews discharges final report for Agnes Miller. Himebaugh road viewed by commissioners. Arden Lehman to Jeffersonville reformatory for Lake Shore car robbery. bonds set for Claude Evans to ensure Newton Cochran trial attendance. guardian Daniel N Leid seeks court payment. Brumbaugh divorce case sees dismissal after defendant seeks prosecutorial funds.
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George M. Penrod
Sarah A. Penrod
Frances Martin
Cyrus Seiler
Milton OC. Benham
Melvin J. Benham
St. Joseph
Bie-Hart County
Edward Joyal
Oscar Joyal
Household Outfitting Company of
South Bend
St Joseph County
Ephriam Calp
Harriet Fuller
Andrew
Eliza J. Sigerfoos
James D. Keely
George W. Keally
Wilson
Jones O. Foovar
Biuinor Heira
Danil Strack
Xit Jonas
Wiliam E. Dillon
Susan Mills
Ealh Real Estate
Willis O. Nusbaum
Indiana Railway Company
Supreme Court
George Matthews
Agnes Miller
Ann Miller
Sims
Claude Evans
Newton Cochran
Hikhart
Daniel N. Leid
John A. Ernsperger
George Ernsperger
Jesse C. Brumbaugh
HE. O. Brumbaugh
Deans & Danhl
Terre Haute Show Shooting Sees Bail Denied
Elmer Mendenhall remains jailed after an accidental shooting at Buckskin Bill's Wild West show injuring seven spectators. He is charged with assault with intent to kill as owners of the show return to town to serve notices of damages. All victims are reported to be improving though two will lose sight in one eye each.
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Elmer Mendenhall
Terre Haute
Marriage License Granted to Louis Martin and Gertrude Halb
A marriage license was issued to Louis Martin of Lauusing Michigan aged 25 and Gertrude Halb of Eikhart aged 20.
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Louis Martin
Bailey's Laxative Tablets Ad Promises Health Boost
A Chicago Lakeside Medicine Co. ad claims Bailey's Laxative Tablets cure constipation and improve complexion and energy. It urges taking one tablet at night for a morning pick me up, noting 10c for 20 tablets and 25c for 60 tablets, with Rashton’s Drug Store in Elkhart, Indiana selling the product.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Lakeside Medicine Co
Chicago
Rashton’s
Elkhart
Ind
County Board of Review Members Appointed
Judge Wilson appoints Isaac Grimes and M. M. Galentine to the county board of equalization. Ex-officio members include County Assessor Strafford Maxon, Auditor Peter D. Berkey, and Treasurer J. O. Wood. The board begins its June session on the third Monday, June 15, and will sit for thirty days.
Damages Sought Over Bridge Collapse Hurting Horses
Ohsunity Krouse, owner of the team on the Hed bridge over the Little Elk Hart, intends to sue for damages after his horses were ruined. The county council meets to consider building new bridges including a Bristol span deemed beyond repair and five others.
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Burkhart
Bristol
Irwin Hower
Chauncey Krause
Hower
Shore
Snell & Fernald
Bristol Corporation
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Walley
J.B. Cobb
Wm. Whellan
Mottville Road
Ohsunity Krouse
Little Elkhart
Sait
Trurs
Case Against Woman Dismissed
Prosecuting Attorney Sims filed a written statement explaining his recommendation to dismiss the case of the estate of Indiana against Lilly Crell. She faced an assault and battery indictment. she is a widow supported by a husband who has since died, leaving her minimal insurance. The judge ordered the dismissal. Mrs Odell resides in Hik hart.
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Sims
Indiana
Lilly Crell
Yesara
Odell
Hikhart
Real Estate Transfer to Blood and Clark Partners
Ida EB Ospeland and husband transfer to Adda L Blood 10 in Gosnen for $1,000. George A Blood and wife transfer to Adda Copsland land in York for £800. Abram Luke and J W Fieldhouse transfer lot in Eikhart for £7,000. Peter Hill and wife transfer land in Concord for £2,700. Nathan P Hicks and wife transfer to Carrie B Clark lot in Eikhart for $1,800.
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Ida EB Ospeland
Adda L Blood
Gosnen
George A Blood
Wifato Adda Copsland
York
Abram Luke Et Alto
Eikhart
Peter Hill
Wifato
Concord
Nathan P Hicks
Carrie B Clark
Well Satisfied Chamberlain Prospects in Millersburg Visit
Mr. Hillis of Elkheart in Millersburg on Monday promoted Capt. O T Chamberlain candidate for circuit judge. He reports strong support and favorable feeling across the county for Chamberlain within the Republican convention.
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Millersburg
Hillis
Elk&hart
O. T. Chamberlain
Dull Week for Merchants and Railways Depress City Trade
Merchants report a very dull week with light freight traffic from railway officials. Few farmers visit the city and vegetable and berry prices rose by one to five cents.
Prohibitionists Nominate Ticket at Goshen Meeting
Prohibitionists met in Goshen selecting a slate led by Senator J. A. Work. For representatives A. B. Yoder and Richard Fidler. county treasurer William Maurer. sheriff A. G. Winey. surveyor James L. Earnest. coroner Dr. O. L. Chase. northern district commissioner O. H. Sigerfoos. middle district Dan T. Kauffman.
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Goshen
J. A. Work
A. B. Yoder
Richard Fidler
William Maurer
A. G. Winey
James L. Earnest
de. O. L. Chase
O. H. Sigerfoos
Dan T. Kauffman
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Notices
Tobias Hartman and others transfer a lot in Nappanee to Edward Weaver for 25 dollars Mitchel Onarnley sells Goshen lots to John Reglogle and wife for 700 dollars J B Warner and wife transfer land in Middlebury to Ira E Elliott for 26 dollars Sarah 8 Toomas moves Goshen lot to Barrice T Heef ner for 5500 dollars Workmen finish replacing the track switch at Keelys crossing between here and Goshen for the Indiana Railway Company.
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Tobias Hartman
Edward Weaver
Nappanee
Mitchel
Indiana Railway Company
Keely’s Crossing
Here
Goshen
Miss Jennie Creek Refuses Paris Expo Trip Gift
Marion Ind May 28 Miss Jennie Creek hero of Mill Grove who saved 300 passengers from a burning bridge and earned the Legion of Honor has refused a Paris exposition guest offer. She will attend as a guest of the railroad and Legion of Honor or by other dignified means, not as charity. A sixteen page souvenir book reproduces her youth photos and a medal facsimile.
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Paris
Marion
Ind
Jennie Creek
Mill Grove
Chicago and New York Limited
Pennsylvania
Legion of Honor of France
Legion of Honor
Miss Creek
Pennsylvania Railroad
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J. E. Watkins
Chulicothe
Houseworth
New Park
Street ‘Car Company
Circuit Court News
Joseph Hash
Julia A. Mishler
George Mathews
David Schroer
Amos F. Yoder
Benjamin B. Straub
Mary Staub
Daniel J. John A
Herman Yoder
Fies
H. Clay Sanger
William Newell
John W. Pletcher
Michael Mitschleen
Dalance
Robert Jones
John W. Schooley
Lew Warner
Aubs Lehman
Isaac W. Myers
Roose & Litt
John Wesley Watkins
Mary Ellen Watkins
Worthy E. Keller
Alica G Keller
Percival W. Zigler
Catharine S. Zigler
John Bechtel
Daniel Bechtel
William H. Hawks
Willis L. Wheeler
Grace Wheeler-Manchester
Guardian
Isaacs O. W. Zimmerman
Eli Middleton
J. W. Teeple
Moses Sailor
W. J. Davis
Milton
Jesse Wagner
Philip Gordon
Wagners
Elizabeth Troup
Peter Troup
Marion Wright
Henry O. Wright
Melvin A. Demarest
Mary McFarren
Real Agrata
Strafford
Herman
Rosbrough
Board of Commissioners
P. L. Turmer
Iedy
Hornditch Ontent
LeGrange County
O. H. Foster
W. C. Elliott
Maxnroe Beck
Himebaugh Road
Arden Lehman
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Elliott
Board OF Review
Isaac Grimes
M. M. Galentine
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