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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1901

Page

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Reed Is Sentenced for Safe Cracking at Push Billiard Hall

James Reed convicted of attempting to crack a safe at the Push billiard hall on South Main. Officers Rinehart and Stamp cornered him after a patrol observed him entering the basement and attempting to open the safe. Police found burglary tools and nitroglycerine. jury returned guilty verdict with a 2 to 14 year sentence.

James Reed Reed Rinehart Stamp South Main Street B. Spade Aspenwold Avenue Division State Streets Spade Jim

Plea of Lawrence Fails as He Is Sentenced

James Lawrence alias Rodgers alias Connors alias John J Reckless is sent to Michigan City for an indeterminate 2 to 14 year term. Jurors found him guilty after a noon trial, noting he was over 30, with a history of prison and jail terms and intoxication as his defense. He was caught while attempting to break into Mrs Eliza Goldens home on South Sixth street.

Reed Sims Elliott James First National Bank James Lawrence Rodgers Connors John J. Reckless Michigan City Eliza Golden South Sixth Street Sergi Robbins Goshen Lawrence J. S. Dodge James Reed Elkhart Laweence

Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages Recorded

Four mortgages and nine releases listed by Recorder Peddycard with transfers showing BH. M. Alcorn to G. A. Werling land in Bango for 700 dollars J. W. Fieldhouse to Emma A. Nicholson lot in Elkhart 2500 Grant Church to L. M. R. Hoover land in Elkhart 1500 Nancy Kime to Sarah A. Breiding land in Elkhart 750 H. J. Schrock to Samuel Kaufman land in Clinton 2200 J. H. Brodrick to D. W. Weaver lot in Elkhart 5253 Noah B. Hoover to W. A. Markel 70 acres in Harrison 1 William Markel to N. S. Hoover 70 D. A. Young to Hariett M. Hit land in Locke 300 Frank Sawyer to Eva A. Johnson land in Tocke 700 Eva A. Johnson to Frank Sawyer land in Locke 500

Peddycard BH. M. Alcorn G. A. Werling Bango J. W. Fieldhouse Emma A. Nicholson Elkhart Grant Church L. M. R. Hoover Nancy Kime Sarah A. Breidingland H. J. Schrock Samuel Kaufman Clinton J. H. Brodrick D. W. Weaver Noah Hoover W. A .Markel Harrison Wm. Markel N.S. Hoover D. A. Young Harriett M. Hit Locke Frank Sawyer Eva A. Johnson Tocke

Centenarian Mary Eberly Dies in South Bend

Mrs. Mary Eberly, once northern Indiana’s oldest woman, died Friday in South Bend just shy of 102. Born November 13 1799 in Woodstock Virginia, she lived in South Bend over six decades and retained sharp faculties to the end.

Mary Eberly South Bend Indiana Woodstock

Transfer of Scholars Peter Huffman Trustee of Baugo

A notice reports the transfer of scholars involving Peter Huffman as trustee of Baugo. Details identify the parties and jurisdiction, noting the transfer action and the governance role held by Huffman. The document frames the trustee’s involvement in the transfer process and its administrative implications.

Peter Huffman Baugo

School attendance pact for neighboring townships noted

The article explains that students may attend a school in an adjoining township and the trustees of both townships must settle the allowance for those scholars. It states seven pupils from Bango poe apied attend schools in Concord township.

Bangopoe

Local Socials and Notices From Elkhart Area

Mrs L L B Stultz visits with parents. Mr and Mrs Samuel Holtz entertain Sunday. John Hilbish and wife visit relatives in Elkhart. Luther Day will be observed at Zion church Sunday. Miss Mabel Hilbish plans a Chicago trip to visit her brother. Frank Kindig brought young people from Elkhart and returned them same night. Mr and Mrs L H Welter visit relatives west of Elkhart. Erland Adams, moved to Missouri, is reportedly dead. McFarran entertainment exhibitors practice for Friday night November 8. Mrs J P Bickel and daughter Minnie visit Mrs Benjamin Long of Zion.

L. L. B. Stultz Samuel Holtz John Hilbish Elkhart Luther Zion Church Mabel Hilbish Chicago Frank Kindig L. H.welter Erland Adams Missouri McFarran Entertainment J. P. Bickel Minnie Benjamin Long Zion

Taxes Paid Fast in Elkhart County Installment

In the last two days, Saturday and Monday, about half of the fall tax installment was paid. The Simpoon Loan office reported yesterday as one of the busiest days ever for tax payments and the largest totals seen.

Elkhart Simpoon Loan Office

Elkhart Bridge company formed with 25 000 capital

Local leaders organize a stock company to manufacture steel and iron bridges. The Elkhart Bridge Company will start with 25 000 capital, employ 40 to 50 workers, and operate from a plant north of the Pratt factory on Beardsley avenue with frontage on Plum and Michigan streets and on the Mishawaka road. Prominent stockholders include A. R. Beardsley, Edwin Finn, H. E. Bucklen, L. A. Curl, M. A. Demarest, L. C. Bartley, F. Brumbaugh, and F. W. Fahlgren, who will oversee operations. The plant will be at least 200 by 75 feet.

A. R . Beardsley Edwin Finn H. E. Bucklen

Enlarge Dune Park Yards To Boost Sand Traffic

Forty men work at Dune Park enlarging Lake Shore yards for spring traffic. New tracks numbered 1 to 14 will handle about 500 cars daily once completed. Railroads into Chicago including Lake Shore Northwestern Milwaukee C E I and Belt will raise tracks. Knickerbocker Ice controls Dune Park site. Stickney yard to be furnished. Eight crews will operate next spring replacing previous smaller staff.

Lake Shore Dune Park Chicago Northwestern Milwaukee Knickerbocker Ice Company Stickney

Two Teens Severely Injured In Train Accident Near Mishawaka

Charles Funk of Edwardsburg and Max Quinby attempted to ride a Grand Trunk train without paying. Funk fell from the moving coach and lost both legs below the knees. Quinby reached Edwardsburg unaware of the accident. Funk survived initial care but prospects are poor.

Charles Funk Edwardsburg Mishawaka Max Quinby Edwardsburo Hhe Grand Trunk South Bend Funk Quinby

Thanksgiving Proclamation from President Roosevelt

The article reports Roosevelt’s proclamation naming November 28 as a national day of thanksgiving. He pays tribute to McKinley and notes the nation’s disaster yet ongoing peace and plenty. The text emphasizes seasonal praise and gratitude to God.

Roosevelt McKinley

Rural free delivery to cover nation in five years

Superintendent Machen predicts nationwide rural free mail delivery within five years covering 1 000 000 square miles of inhabited territory. Applications exceed 6 000 with routes taking 18 months to establish and new routes daily. A January 1 route at Arcadia Hamilton county will be 26 miles serving 865 people with Willis M Clark as carrier.

United States Machen Free Delivery Division Post Office Department Arcadia Hamilton County Willis M. Clark

Dakota farmer’s grain and vegetables sent as proof of prairie yields

Benjamin Keim, raised in Dakota, received a box from son in law Alexander Robinson near Camp Crook Montana line. The box showed grasses wheat corn millet rye broom corn beans turnips beets potatoes all large and good. Robinson says government land may be secured for about 17 dollars per quarter section and that rain and irrigation can counter dry years.

Benjamin Keim Alexander. Robinson South Dakota Mr. Robinson Camp Croek Black Hills Montana Robinson

Newberry Couple Quietly Wed In July Ceremony

Miss Fannie A West and Mr John Brown were married at the home of T H Ferguson on Sunday afternoon July 31 Rev James Alford officiating The couple kept their union secret until recently Brown is chief engineer at G W P Hospital West has served as an attendant The couple receive warm congratulations with Brown handing out cigars to friends.

Newberry Mich Fannie A. West John Brown T. H. Ferguson James Alford Mr. Brown Miss West

Forget His Teeth Commo dore C. P. Clinger Departs

Commode re Clinger left for Jacksonville Florida to start a new life. At the depot he forgot his false teeth and hired a hack to retrieve them and return before the train departed.

Co. P. Clinger Jacksonville Fla Sunny South Hackman Commodore

Dennert's Objections Over A Doves License Clerk

Clerk Dennert files objections after his finger is injured in an accident caused by a licensed official who issues marriage licenses and sells doves. The mishap leaves his finger bandaged in mourning garb as the suitor explains the mishap.

Dennert

Couple's marriage license delayed by unpaid divorce costs

Terre Haute couple John McDonald and Mrs Anna Romine applied for a license but learned the bride elect had not paid costs in a divorce against a former husband. McDonald settled the matter and the marriage proceeded.

Terre Haute John McDonald Anna Romine

Low wins New York mayoralty by solid fusion ticket

In New York Seth Low, former Columbia president and Citizens' Union nominee, wins the mayoral race by about 28 000 to 40 000 over Edward M Shepard. Fusion captures key offices including comptroller Edward Grout and board of aldermen president Fornes. Kentucky Democrats expand their control as Louisville backs Grainger for mayor and state ticket sweeps statewide.

Ohio Iowa Nebraska Connecticut Pennsylvania Kentucky New York Seth Low Columbia University Citizens’ Union Greater New York Edward M. Shepard Brooklyn William Travers Jerome Robert A. van Wyck Democrats Justice Supreme Court New York County Jerome van Wyck Greater New York Fusion Charles Vincent Fornes Republicans Board of Aldermen George M. van Hoesen BE. M. Grout W. W. Ladd, Jr Low Shepard Fusion Tammany Manhattan The Bronx Queens Richmond Fusion Party Edward M. Grout Charles V. Fornes J. Edward Swanstrom Joseph Cassidy George Cromwell

Connecticut chooses delegates to first constitutional convention

New Haven Nov 6 Connecticut selected delegates to the first constitutional convention since 1818. Of 168 towns 165 reported with 105 Republican, 44 Democratic, and 16 non partisan delegates. Ansonia elected Stephen Charters as mayor, a Democratic labor party candidate, and Bridgeport Democrats scored a notable victory.

Connecticut New Haven Conn Ansonia Bridgeport Stephen Charters Democratic and Labor Party

Mississippi election results indicate Carlisle and Power win

Jackson dispatches report that incumbents George W. Carlisle and Joseph W. Power, both Longino appointees, have been elected state treasurer and secretary of the state. Full returns delayed by railroad precincts and limited telegraph service. all candidates noted as Democrats.

Jackson Miss George W. Carlisle Joseph W. Power Longino

Sedgwick Leads Nebraska Supreme Court Race In Quiet Election

Nebraska results from 158 precincts show Sedgwick Republican leading Hollenbeck fusion for supreme judge with 15 970 to 12 293. Marsh beat Svoboda fusion last year, and Lincoln Lancaster precincts give Sedgwick a around 1 400 plurality amid cautious party claims.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Omaha Sedgwick Supreme Judge Hollenbeck Fusion Marsh Svoboda Lindsay Republican Committee de France Lancaster County

Cummins Wins Iowa Governor Race by Wide Margin

Des Moines Iowa reports a heavy drop in statewide turnout with Cummins elected governor by about 90000 votes. The ticket includes John Herriott as lieutenant governor S M Weaver as supreme judge E C Brown as railroad commissioner and R C Barrett as superintendent of schools.

Iows Des Moines Iowa A. B. Cummins Albert B. Cummins John Herriott S. M. Weaver E. C. Brown R. C. Barrett

Republicans Carry Ohio in 66 County Returns

Columbus reports a Republican plurality of about 66 000 with Democratic gains limited to Franklin county where Kilbourne is projected to win by at least 2500 votes, contrasting Nash’s 1728 margin two years ago. The result reflects Kilbourne’s home strength and opposition to Clark over the liquor issue.

Ohio Columbus Franklin County Kilbourne Nash Thomas H. Clark General Assembly

Newonna Sarah Ned Elects Governor by Narrow Margin

Sarah Ned Newonna wins the governorship by about 10 000 votes in a tight election. The result signals a closely contested race with key regional support.

Newonna Sarah Ned

Crane Reelected Governor Snapshot From Dalton Rally

Boston dispatch notes Governor Crane secured reelection after a Dalton Republican event. Vague OCR fragment indicates campaign emphasis and party backing in Massachusetts.

Crane Boston Mas Dalton

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