Case Now On Trial In Goshen Special Judge Adair
The case of George W. Sheaf versus Henry Clay Dodge for an accounting began this morning at Goshen before Judge Adair of Columbia City, sitting as special judge. Attorneys include Judge Howard, Judge Osborn, and Anthony Deahl for the plaintiffs, with James S. Dodge and Judge J. M. Van Fleet for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Sheaf
Henry Clay Dodge
Goshen
Adair
Columbia City
Dodge
Osborn
Predictions for November Weather by Hicks
Hicks forecasts a warm start with rising temperatures and falling barometer from the 1st to the 8th. The Vulcan storm period runs from the 5th to the 10th with central activity around the 7th. Expect storms, wind, rain and snow, followed by a cold wave, wintry conditions mid month, and blizzardous autumn storms toward month end with snow in the north.
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Hicks
Atlantic
Beardsley Avenue Bridges Begin Construction
Two new bridges on Beardsley avenue started work yesterday closing the street between Front street and Edwardsburg avenue. The county bridge should finish in 30 days, the city bridge sooner.
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Beardsley Avenue
Front
Edwardsburg Avenue
G A R Encampment Seeks 1902 Site At National Quiz
A G A R general order from Ell Torrence calls out the Cleveland Encampment’s adjournment without choosing a host city for 1902. The executive committee will meet in December to decide, with open field for all cities. Addresses for inquiries listed in Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ell Torrence
G A. R
Cleveland
National Council of Administration
Eli “Torrance
Minneapolis
Silas H. ‘Towler
Charles Burrows
Ruthford
N. J
W.H. Armstrong
Indianapolis
Ind
Edgar Allan
Richmond
Loran W
F. M. Sterrett
St. Louis
Thomas G. Sample
Allegheny
Thomas W. Scott
Fairfield
S. C. James
Centerville
Silas H. Tower
Adjutant General
120 Lumber Exchange
Minn
Real Estate Transfers Filed With Recorder
Seven mortgages and four releases accompanied transfers of real estate filed with Recorder Peddycard. E. C. Hart to W. B. Hile a lot in Elkhart for 1 dollar. W. B. Hile to E. C. Hart a lot in Elkhart for 1 dollar. Legatees of EF Griffith to J. W. Fieldhouse a lot in Elkhart for 750 dollars. Wm Haines to F. B. Myers 400 in Middlebury for 1,800 dollars. Mary Hill to Franklin Hane a lot in Elkhart for 1,700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hart
W. B. Hile
Elkhart
EF. T. Griffith
J. W. Fieldhouse
Wm. Haines
F. B. Myers
Middlebury
Mary Hill
Franklin Hane
Viewers Inspect Turkey Creek Dredging Site at Milford
Elkhart county viewers Thompson Pence and Pippenger and local county observers arrived in Milford on Saturday after a week of surveying the upper portion of the proposed dredging. They report lands to be affected and expect construction to take a couple of weeks to complete.
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Milford
Mail
Thompson
Pence
Pippenger
Elkhart County
Turkey Creek
Judge Adair Enforces Dodge Verdict In Elkhart County Suit
In Goshen court Judge Adair sitting for Judge VanFleet directed a verdict for H C Dodge in George Sheaf vs. H C Dodge. Sheaf, a railway accident victim with both legs amputated, lost his claim for damages after Dodge’s argument that the account was outlawed. The case drew on Hank Dodge’s reputation and former courtroom exploits as he testified and faced cross examination, with a final damages figure of 10,000 to Sheaf and 2,500 to Dodge for personal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VanFleet
H.C. Dodge
Adair
George Sheaf
H. C. Dodge
Dodge
Friends of
Sheaf
Goshen
Hank Dodge
Captain Dodge
Elkhart County
Hank
Elkharton Court
Mr. Dodge
Bret Harte
Congdon
Elkhart
Judge VanFleet
George Sheaff
Coll. Johnson
Supreme Court
Geo. Sheaf
Divorce Plea Over Cruelty Claims In Goshen Case
Tena Boltinghouse, by attorney Perry L Turner, files for divorce from Joseph H Boltinghouse. The complaint alleges extreme cruelty toward a child from a former marriage who died in September 1901 after neglect and abuse. The wife seeks $2000 alimony and attorney fees, plus a restraining order on the husband’s land and personal property until the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tena Boltinghouse
Perry L. Turner
Joseph H.boltinghouse
Goshen News-Times
Wilbert A. Jones
Elkhart
Licensed to Wed in Elkhart Court Notes Odd Case
Fragmentary OCR notes mention B. FB Gemberling of Elkhart and a reference to 400 years and S.A. Hunter aged. The readable portion hints at a quirky marriage license or court record with unclear details.
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B. FB Gemberling
Johnson Wins Suit Over Dodge Damages Awarded
Judge Adair issued a verdict in the damage suit of R. M. Johnson versus Hank Dodge. The plaintiff received 665.75 in damages. the line stands that Dodge wins one case and loses one, with no celebratory remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
R. M. Johnson
Hank Dodge
Hank
Real Estate Transfers Record Three Mortgages and Ten Releases
Real estate transfers list multiple transfers with small sums. R S Schrock to J C Kime 14 acres in Middlebury 5500 dollars. Henry Schaubel to Michael B Lin der et al lot in Goshen 750. Beal Sterner to Margaret Herman et al lot in Bristol 500. Eliza Fraser by executor to Lewis D Bratton land in York 350. Grant Searer et al to Maine Searer 80 acres in Olive 5000. W O Schrock et al to J C Hersh berger land in Middlebury 2600. Samuel Stewart to Cash Stewart et al land in Concord 1000. Byron Stewart et al to O D and Cc G Stewart lot in Elkhart 400. O D Stewart et al to B R and BE R Stewart land in Concord 400.
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R. S. Schrock
J. C. Kime
Middlebury
Henry Schaubel
Michael B. Linder
Goshen
Beal Sterner
Margaret Herman
Bristol
Eliza Fraser
Lewis D. Bratton
York
Grant Searer
Maine
Olive
W. O. Schrock
J. C. Hershberger
Samuel Stewart
Stewart Et al
Concord
Byron Stewart
O. D
Cc. G. Stewart
Elkhart
O. D. Stewart
B. R
BE. R. Stewart
Local court suspends sentence for two Elkhart youths
In court room No 2, Howard Sawyer and George Young pleaded guilty to petit larceny. Their parents were present as the judge suspended the sentence and sent the boys home with their families. The mothers thanked the judge for his leniency and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Howard Sawyer
George Young
Johnson versus Dodge appeals to supreme court after judgments
In Elkhart a county court case over a stairway dispute ends with Judge Adair awarding R. M. Johnson $665.75 and injunctive relief against H. C. Dodge. Dodge plans a supreme court appeal with $2,000 bond. A separate matter: minor Charles McCarty jailed for failing to pay a dentist bill to Dr. S. M. Cummins. the judgment totals $11 plus $25 in attorney fees, with likely long detention and possible settlement.
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Charles McCarty
S. M. Cummins
Mrs Kate Van Skyhawk Transfers Child to Orphans' Home
Mrs Kate Van Skyhawk formerly Miss Carpenter of this city asked Trustee Grosh to send her twenty one months old child to the Orphans Home at Mishawaka. The mother took the child to Mishawaka on the 2 o'clock car.
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Kate van Skyhawk
Moulton Shines in New Haven Track Debut
F. R. Moulton nephew of Justice John M Brumbaugh wins all three events he entered at New Haven meet paced by a 10 second 100 yard dash 21 45 in the 220 yard and 52 5 in the quarter mile despite cross wind early strong finish from scratch in the quarter mile breeze aided sprints then eased.
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New Haven Evening Register of
New Haven
Moulton
Law School
Kansas University
Fatal Wreck Near Shanopin Station In Pittsburg District
A Lake Shore and Michigan Southern locomotive leased by Pittsburg and Lake Erie exploded near Shanopin station Friday night. One man, Walters Harry, engineer from Sheraden Pennsylvania, died instantly. Three others, Sullivan J F of Cleveland, Porter J F of Ashtabula Ohio, and Joy B of Youngstown Ohio, were injured. Sullivan severely scalded and in shock, may die. Walters piloted the Lake Shore crew.
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Pittsburg
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Shanopin Station
Walters
Harry
Sheraden
Sullivan
J. F
Cleveland
Porter
Ashtabula
Ohio
Joy
Youngstown
Lake Shore
Baumgarter Note Reveals Month Sent From John
Fragmentary line indicates a note from John Baumgarter referencing a month and a sent item. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption.
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John ‘Baumgarter
Letitia Tyler Semple Correspondence From Louise Home
An 84 year old blind former first lady Letitia Tyler Semple, granddaughter of President John Tyler, responds to a patriotic gift from Capt. Wallace Foster of Indianapolis. She recalls revolutionary and Civil War era ties, the Colonial palace home, and expresses hope for peace as she dictation writes due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Letitia
Tyler. Semple
Washington, D.C
Letitia Tyler Semple
John. Tyler
Virginia
President Tyler
Semple
Land
Wallace Foster
Indianapolis
Europe
Atlantic
Williamsburg, Va
Palace
Old City
Congress
Tyler
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup touted as remedy for colds
An advertisement promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a marvelous remedy for troublesome and dangerous head throat chest and lung cold complications. It is offered for 25 cents.
Cloak Suspected in Diphtheria Spread Near LaPorte
A diphtheria outbreak near LaPorte is linked to a cloak bought at a local rummage sale. A Cadwallader daughter wore it to school, infecting three children. the school closed as doctors urge garment disinfection at sales.
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LaPorte
A. C. Cadwallader
A. W. Bitting
Lafayette
West Lafayette
West Side
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cited As Piles Cure
G F Carter of Atlanta reports that after suffering from piles a physician advised DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. He says a box cured him completely and endorses it for piles and other wounds. The ad warns against counterfeit products and credits Houseworth Bros. as sellers.
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DeWitt
G. F. Carter
Atlanta
Houseworth Bros
Lunch for Mr Kruger with grouse and champagne
The Financial News notes Mr Kruger's daily lunch includes two brace of grouse sent by a London dealer, with a third portion and a bottle of the best champagne.
The Open Air Cure Sunday Debate
Desmond argues Sunday g wolf helps by keeping people from reading trashy novels. Osmond counters that it curbs a large amount of reading, sparking a brief back and forth in the Brook lyn Life page.
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Desmond
G Wolf
Osmond
Brooklyn Life
Wyman Store Offers Half Price Dress Goods in November
Geo Wyman and Co promote a November sale offering a large stock of black and colored dress goods. The items include short lengths remnants and full pieces at half price to clear stock.
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Geo. Wyman & Co
Maharajah's surreal consignments and extravagant buys
A report on Indian maharajahs reveals staggering wealth and oddities from England. One rajah ordered bulk purchases such as entire showcases of jewels and even two dressing bags the size of a camel's load, each leather with lavish interiors and priced at 5000 dollars.
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England
Sun
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Chronic Ailments
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism and catarrh by cleansing the blood. It asserts the remedy costs nothing to try and has allegedly cured thousands of difficult cases rejected by doctors and patent medicines. The copy emphasizes blood purification as the mechanism and lists painful areas like bones and joints.
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Johnson
Johnson Vs. Dodge
Geo. Wyman & Go
South Bend, Ind
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