Bold attempt to break into Moore home during late night
A dramatic home invasion at the John Moore residence at Indiana avenue and Franklin street ended when burglars crashed the front door and pried at the inner door. Mail carrier John Crouse and police responded as the suspects fled, leaving a 3 foot by 2 inch thick club behind. Authorities suspect hoboes planned the raid, aiming to seize money from recent land sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Indiana Avenue
Franklin Street
John Crouse
Police
Dunbar
Robbins
Moore
Big Four Robbery Stuns Elkhart Thieves Loot Eastern Freight Cars
Police report a bold Elkhart robbery as thieves pried a ticket office window, looted drawers, and seized silverware mittens and harness parts from freight cars. A wooden mittens box was recovered from the river by Roy Swartzell, with authorities continuing the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
John Moore
Henry
Roy Swartzell
Bloody Duel Ends With Crook Near Death and Officer Wounded
In South Bend a pistol duel last night left Lou Jaquith mortally wounded after he shot and wounded Officer Samuel Cooper who fought him in the Cooney saloon alley. Cooper was wounded in the right hip but returned fire as Jaquith fired at close range. Jaquith, a seasoned convict, lay dying at a local hospital while Cooper recovered at home with a serious hip wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Jaquith
South Bend
Samuel Cooper
Cooper
Jaquith
Cooney
Young voter reaches 21 by Nov 7 for coming election
A resident turning 21 on November 7 gains voting rights for the upcoming election. A Republican praises the gold standard and plans a festive turnout with meteoric fireworks, while noting a Bryan victory would prove the enthusiasm premature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Pigeon Squab Farming Gains Ground Near Cities
The article notes dwindling game availability and explains a new growing market for squab farming. It highlights boys in villages and farms near cities taking up raising pigeons for sale as a developing local industry.
Inquest Held On Death Of Hugh Yoder
The coroner's inquest into 10 year old Hugh Yoder's death heard family testimony this morning. Witnesses included Rev. Fletcher and Alice Yoder who described illness centered in the boy's head and his religious devotion. Funeral set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock from 52114 Pigeon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Yoder
Weisenbeiss
D. S. Fletcher
Wolcottville
Ind
Aderline Swartzbaugh
Goshen
Miss Swartzbaugh
Alice Yoder
Carl Nickum
Yoder
Menno J. Yoder
Pigeon Street
Judge Overrules Dodge Request for New Trial in Ayres Case
Judge Wilson overruled James S. Dodge's motion for a new trial in the George Ayres murder case. Ayres was found guilty of murder in the Levi Spahr killing. The prisoner will be taken to Jeffersonville Saturday. The motion claimed the verdict as involuntary manslaughter not aligned with the grand jury indictment. Defense given 30 days to file exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
James S. Dodge
George Ayres
Levi Spahr
Jeffersonville
Foley's Honey and Tar Cold Remedy
After exposure or when you feel a cold coming on take Foley's Honey and Tar. It never fails to stop a cold if taken in time. Take nothing else. Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Doctor and Mrs Page Return from India Mission
Dr and Mrs Wm Page have come back from India where he led a Mennonite mission in famine district midway between Bombay and Calcutta. The mission fed 1500 orphans daily, treated about 60 hospital patients, and cared for 150 orphans in the home with Mrs Page in charge. Funds from relief committees totaled 8371 rupees about 2800 dollars. Health issues keep Dr Page in the city indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Page
India
Overdriven horse collapes at Main and State streets
A horse driven by Eugene Stone of Bristol dropped to the pavement at the Main and State streets corner last evening. The animal lay exhausted for some time before it could rise. Bystanders allege the driver was intoxicated and many think he should have been arrested for cruelty to animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Stone
Bristol
Main
State Streets
Miss Dennert Improving in Colorado Springs Health Visit
A letter from Miss Waldo Dennert at Colorado Springs reports she is feeling better than ever and improving daily for her health. She notes Miss Nettie Kibbe of this city has also improved since arriving there, a hopeful sign for their many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dennert
Waldo Dennert
Colorado Springs
Nettie Kibbe
Real Estate Transfers Noted for Goshen and Nearby Areas
Catherine Weaver and husband convey a Goshen lot to Harlan A. Stauffer for 475 dollars. George Lambert and wife transfer land in Concord to Samuel Yoder for 1600 dollars. C A Kissinger and wife sell a lot in Elkhart to Samuel Yoder for 3500 dollars. G A Tibbitts transfers land in Osolo and Bango to Nathan and E D Tibbitts. Y W. G Fleugel and wife sell a Nappanee lot to Rebecca Klauselot for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Weaver
Harlan A. Stauffer
Goshen
George Lambert
Samuel Yoder
Concord
C. A. Kissinger
Hblkhart
G. A. Tibbitts
Nathan and
E. D
Goshen Rally Draws Large Democratic Crowd
The Goshen rally drew a large Elkhart County turnout with a forenoon parade the largest yet this campaign. Mayoral aide speeches followed by ex congressman Rainey and Ex Gov Hogg drew crowds. a two hundred delegation and eight carloads from Goshen accompanied by the W O W band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart County
Mayor Rose
Milwaukee
Texas
Prof. Herring
South Bend
C. D. Roys
Thieves Abandon Heavy Box Found Near Engine House
After a search for stolen goods, workers uncovered a heavy box shipped to Advance Thresher Co in Battle Creek hidden in underbrush behind the engine house. The box had not been opened and no further clues to the thieves or losses could be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Advance Thresher Company
Battle Creek
First Attorney's Fee For McKinley Reported
Isaiah Rummel from Union township paid William McKinley his first attorney's fee. The $3 payment occurred in the town where McKinley studied, after a neighbor sued Rummel and the young lawyer handled the case, marking the future president's inaugural legal earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Isaiah Rummel
Union Township
This County
William McKinley
McKinley
Rummel
Ambulance Calls For Moving Miss Weaver To South Bend
Walley and Sons ambulance was sent to Garver Lake for moving Miss Mildred Weaver to South Bend. She fell ill during a lake visit. hospital space in city was unavailable and she had been living in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mumaw
Business College
Ayres Sentenced for Goshen Killing to Jeffersonville
George Ayres, convicted for the death of Levi Spahr in Goshen last June, is sent to Jeffersonville reformatory for a term from two to twenty-one years. Two accomplices, McKinney and Clansey, also head to the penitentiary after robbing Goshen houses and being sentenced within twelve hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ayres
Levi Spahr
Goshen
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Farmer Boy
Ayres
Jeffersonville
McKinney and
Clansey
Mrs Mather Reappointed To County Board
Judge Wilson yesterday named Mrs. Fanny Mather of Middlebury to the board of charities and correction for this county for a three year term. She succeeds herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Grand jury reports five misdemeanor indictments
The grand jury reported Thursday and was excused subject to court call. Five indictments were returned, all for misdemeanors.
Marriage License Filed for McDowell and Leeper
Myron D. McDowell aged 21 of South Bend and Miss Nellie Leeper aged 19 of Wakarusa obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron D. McDowell
South Bend
Nellie Leeper
Wakarusa
Real estate transfers and small land trades noted
Property deeds show D. M. Osborn & Co. transferring a lot in Foraker for 100 dollars to the Evangelical Association of North America. A. S. Zook and wife sell land in Washington for 75 dollars to Catharine DeGamo. J. O. Hoover sells a lot in Elkhart for 1 dollar to Cora B. Hoover. Nancy Paline et al. sell land in Washington to G. F. Smith for 250 dollars. Subsequent transfers include Elkhart and Middlebury parcels with 1 dollar or 350 dollar considerations and multiple owners including Alice Hughes Mary Signor and Jno. Fieldhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Osborn & Co
Evangelical Association of N
A. S. Zook
Catharine DeGamo
Washington
J. O. Hoover
Cora B. Hoover
Elkhart
Nancy Paline
G. F. Smith
Eli Conley
E. M. Conley
Osolo
Ira B. Woodworthy
Cora Cole
Middlebury
Mary E. Signor
Alice Hughes
Will Rob
Mary Ellen Signor
Jno
Fieldhouse
A. D. McKnight
D. M. Best
W. and
Hattie Brownell
Real Estate Transfers Filed With Recorder Tuesday
Town of Wakarusa transfers to M J Lechlitner a lot in Wakarusa for 1 dollar. Charles and Menrietta Kolb to Lesticky Rummel a lot in Goshen for 1 300 dollars. Moses J Nutting to W G Bickel land in Washington for 500 dollars. Amanda D Pittman to O F Neff 20 acres in Locke for 1 000 dollars. George Culp and wife to O F Neff lots in Nappanee for 1 000 dollars. O F Neff to T J Prickett lots in Nappanee for 1 000 dollars. Moses Hartman and wife to Elmeda Hartman land in Harrison for 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Town of
Wakarusa
M. J. Lechlitner
Charles and
Menrietta Kolb
Lesticky
Rummel
Goshen
Moses J. Nutting
W. GC. Bickel
Washington
Amanda D. Pittman
O. F. Neff
Locke
George Culp
Nappanee
T. J. Prickett
Moses Hartman
Elmeda Hartman
Harrison
Brown Charged With Forged Order For Varnish
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney C. E. Frank filed an affidavit and information against Pet Brown for obtaining a gallon and a half of varnish from Henry L. Shirley on a forged order purportedly signed by C. F. Brown of Elkhart. Brown was jailed last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Frank
Pet Brown
Henry L. Shirley
C. F. Brown
Elkhart
Brown
Lusher Bros Buy Blooded Stock for Watertown Farm
Expect Fine Stock Farm owner Lusher Bros purchase high quality stock including a draft stallion for 600 dollars with plans to build one of the nation’s finest stock farms in Watertown South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusher Bros
Watertown
South Dakota
Child's Arm Broken at Nappanee
Nellie Tedrow ten year old daughter of Mrs Cyrus Tedrow at Nappanee fell over a stone pile and broke her right arm Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Tedrow
Cyrus Tedrow
Nappanee
Wakarusa Marks One Year Since Great Fire
The Wakarusa Tribune notes that one year after a major fire the town rebuilt with modern brick structures replacing the wooden ones swept away. The paper observes Wakarusa is a much better town today and reflects on progress since the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Rev Weaver Injured in Orchard Ladder Fall
Rev John Weaver, living about 1% miles east of Wakarusa, fell from a step ladder while trimming apple trees Friday. He dislocated a shoulder and suffered serious bruising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
John Weaver
Wakarusa
Harris bigamy case heads to grand jury
Lucy, wife of Harris the bigamist, testified before the grand jury yesterday in Bristol. Clara L., the other wife, is also to testify. Harris is reported to be located in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy
Bigamist
Harris
Bristol
Clara L
Toledo
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Immediate Cough Relief
An advertisement extols One Minute Cough Cure as a harmless remedy for coughs colds croup and throat troubles claiming immediate results and even prevention of consumption. The copy promotes the product as infallible and safety filled for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth
New Counterfeit Five Dollar Certificate Appears
A counterfeit five dollar silver certificate, numbered 2418603 with check letter B and series 1899, bearing the portrait of Oneapapa, has appeared. The notable defect is in the cheek eye and mouth of the portrait. more forgeries are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneapapa
Marriages Registered for Four Couples in State Records
Four couples listed for marriage licenses include Frank M. Bates age 34 of Chicago and Hortense Snyder 32 of Goshen, Samuel O. Bigler 25 and Hila Vanscoick 20, Christian Lipf 26 and Rosalia Gracia Alberts 22, Burt H. Dickerhoff 22 of Browns ville Michigan and Sarah Edna Cook 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Bates
Chicago
Hortense Snyder
Nee Biddle
Goshen
Samuel O. Bigler
Hila Vanscoick
Christian Lipf
Rosalia Gracia Alberts
Burt H. Dickerhoff
Sarah Edna Cook
Brownsville
Mich
Ariel Cycle sues Bauer and Rummel for account debt
The Ariel Cycle company files a suit against Adrian Bauer and David Rummel of Wakarusa seeking 243.73 on account. L. W. Vail serves as attorney for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel Cycle Company
Adrian Bauer
David Rummel
Wakarusa
L. W. Vail
Weller Case Dismissed In Embezzlement Charge
The state dismissed the embezzlement case against W. R. Weller this morning. Weller, a resident of this city, faced charges related to misappropriation of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller
W. R. Weller
Mr. Weller
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Endorsed for Cures Group Ailments
A vintage ad touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for sore throat pulmonary troubles and general pain, presenting a monarch over various ailments claim and urging use for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Young Soldier Edgar Blake Dies After Malaria Fight
Edgar Lee Blake aged 19 died at 4 45 yesterday afternoon at his parents home 117 North Sixth street Elkhart. Malaria contracted in the Philippine Islands caused his decline after service with the 11th Volunteer Cavalry begun August 20 1899. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Collins Blake and four sisters Elsie Josie Jessie and Edna. He lived in Chicago and San Francisco before Manila duty and returned home August 9 after hospital care in San Francisco and July relapse. His death ends a brief lingering illness with his mother by his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Lee Blake
North Sixth Street
Philippine Islands
Collins Blake
Elsie
Josie
Jessie
Edna
Edgar
Elkhart
Chicago
11Th Volunteer Cavalry
San Francisco
Manila
Philippines
Elkhart Carriage and Harness Company
Francis S Shafer To Open New Shoe Store
Francis S Shafer has received his stock and will open his new shoe store to the public within the next few days. He plans to offer his goods on shelves for customers in the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis S. Shafer
Prescription needed in Middlebury drinks deny politician
A young democratic organizer visiting Middlebury with Col. Johnson sought whiskey without a physician's prescription. He asked at a drug store for a quart, was refused without a prescription, offered to write one himself, and left declaring, “No democrats and no whiskey.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Col. Johnson
First Voters’ Club
Landle& Bockus
Boy Shot Accidentally by Father While Hunting Near Sugar Grove
Manchester Thomas, 14, was seriously wounded when his father’s trigger finger pressed too hard on a single barrel shotgun at a brush pile near Sugar Grove. The calf was badly lacerated but no bone was broken. he was transported to a city for treatment after his father staunched the bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Thomas
Thomases
South Main Street
Sugar Grove
Manchester
Thomas
Elkhart Post Office Figures Show Big Money Order Increase
Postmaster Anderson reports Elkhart money order business from March 1899 to March 1900 totals about 600000 dollars, well above the expected 500000. Despite the rise, there are few prospects for a new post office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Elkhart
Tod Sloan Backs Kern for Indiana Governor
Jockey Tod Sloan, in a letter received in Indianapolis, urges the election of John W. Kern as governor. He says Kern is a lifelong friend of the poor, with a big heart, and hopes readers will help elect him by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tod Sloan
Kern
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Indiana
Kokomo
Statewide ballot distribution completed with reserve supply
The board of election commissioners finished sending out state ballots yesterday. A large force wrapped, sealed, and discharged Thursday night. Eight counties had not received ballots by morning but were supplied by noon. Marion county received its quota, and about 300,000 ballots will be held in reserve in the state house basement for emergencies. Each county, including Hach, received its allocated ballots with extra 2000 for Hach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Election Commissioners
Marion County
State House
Hach County
Reunion of 88th Indiana Regiment Held Near Butler
Roy Edgerly reports the 88th Indiana regiment reunion near Butler with 88 members in attendance, a notable coincidence highlighted by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Edgerly
Butler
88Th Indiana
Bridge Impassable as Bristol Banner Reports Closure
The township line bridge between here and Blixhart is closed to traffic while urgent improvements are arranged, blocking passage until work is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Banner
Here
Blixhart
Bristol Eyes Free Rural Mail Delivery Route
Bristol plans a new free rural mail delivery route aiming to bring postal service to underserved areas. Officials say the move will improve access and reduce delivery times for residents in remote districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad by Houseworth Bros
Do not be alarmed if heart trouble is blamed on indigestion Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests what you eat and gives the stomach rest It is the only preparation known that digests all classes of fods and cures indigestion after other remedies fail Houseworth Bros
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
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