Tragedy on Adamsville Road Claims Sanford Child
A two year old, Vane Sanford, drowned in a county ditch near his family's Adamsville road farm while under his parents care. The gate near the ditch, a loose moment, and a muddy bank contributed to the accident. the coroner ruled death accidental and the family awaits funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane Sanford
D. W. Sanford
Adamsville
Sanford
Mr. Sanford
Stephens
Chicago
Texas
Perry Hulwick Probes Brutal Murder of Rufus at Elkhart
Perry A Hulwick pursues answers in the Lake Shore yards Elkhart where Rufus Hulwick died in a gondola car last September. He finds Toledo officers showed scant detail the coroner failed to describe wounds and questioned whether the body was murdered inside the car or moved there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry A. Hulwick
Rufus
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Mr. Hulwick
Toledo
Hulwick
Charles T. Murray Visits Goshen Author and Journalist
Charles Theo dore Murray of New York, noted journalist and author, former Elkhart county resident, visited Goshen. His latest book Mile. Fouchette will be published in Philadelphia in February, and he plans to write a new novel set in Jefferson township during the winter before leaving for South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Murray
Goshen
Charles Theodore Murray
New York
Elkhart County
Mr. Murray
Fouchette
Philadelphia
Murray
Barnum & Bailey
Circus
South Bend
Jefferson Township
Oil Pocket Found in St. Joseph River near Buchanan
A stone underpinnings project in Buchanan Michigan uncovered a pocket of crude petroleum in a stone from the St. Joseph river bed. A small oil stream was noticed at the riverbank months earlier, when the stone mason Ashley D Carlisle exposed the find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe
Buchanan
Mich
Charles. P. Ingalls
St. Joseph
Ashley D. Carlisle
Farmers' Telephone Project Heads to Harrison Meeting
About a dozen residents from West Harrison and East Olive townships plan a meeting at school house No. 4 in Harrison township on Monday evening November 18 at 7 o'clock to arrange a farmers telephone line from Wakarusa to Goshen and branch to Elkhart. All interested are invited to assist.
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West Harrison
East Olive Townships
School House No. 4
Harrison Township
Wakarusa
Goshen
Elkhart
Missing Penfield boy sparks family worry
The 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs R N Wilson of Penfield Ohio has been missing from home since Thursday September 27. The anxious parents seek any clue to his whereabouts and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buel Wilson
Penfield
Ohio
Describes missing 16-year-old boy Buel with details
A missing youth, 16, with dark hair and gray eyes, left home with a bicycle and little money. Described as 115 to 120 pounds, wearing a black coat gray pants light blue shirt and bow tie, an old gold ring engraved F G, and a V shaped scar under the lip. Parents seek information and offer a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buel
Iowa
F. G
No Attempt to Escape Sheriff Returns with Prisoner
The Goshen News-Times reports Sheriff Elliott brought James Reed from Jeffersonville prison after a larceny conviction sentencing him to two to fourteen years. Reed made no escape and hoped for parole after two years. James Lawrence, with a similar charge, awaits sentencing by Judge Ferrell and will be moved to Michigan City soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Question on hunting law in Indiana appeals case
A court case from Indianapolis centers on whether hunting with a shotgun but without a dog, during the Oct 1 to Nov 10 period, violates the law banning hunting with a shotgun and a dog. Herbert Reller was fined for shotgun hunting without a dog, raising the question of legal violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Smock
Indianapolis
Herbert Reller
County Commissioners Brief Session Grants Four Liquor Licenses
The county commissioners met briefly yesterday morning with no remonstrances filed. Licenses were issued to Noble O. Keller of Bristol Alvin R. Ludwig Edward T. Caton and Charles A Hilbert all of Elkhart. The November term was very dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble O. Keller
Bristol
Alvin. R. Ludwig
Edward T. Caton
Charles A. Hilbert
Elkhart
Osgood Journal Bought by E P Shockley
The Dillsboro Osgood Journal in Ripley County has been purchased by E P Shockley from Mrs Emma Gray widow of Charles W Gray. The sale transfers ownership of the Democratic newspaper to Shockley who previously operated in Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillsboro
Osgood Journal
Ripley County
E. P
Shockley
Emma. Gray
Charles W. .Gray
Aoe Purchas
Milan
Earl Sanders loses four fingers in factory accident
Earl Sanders a 20 year old violin maker at C G Conn factory lost four fingers on his right hand when his hand slipped onto a drill saw while cutting boards. He endured anesthesia and was taken to his home at 901 Cone Street after treatment by Drs Frink and Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sanders
C. G. Conn Violin Factory
Sanders
W. D. Sanders
Frink
Cone Street
Rockford, Mich
Man breaks arm while unloading lumber at night
Mr. Hoosick of Prospect Street suffered a left arm fracture above the wrist last evening when a lantern he carried on his arm caused a stumble and fall while unloading lumber at around 7 o clock.
Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages Filed
Four mortgages and six releases were filed with Recorder Peddycard. Transfers include Harvey L Wohlford to Alva E Hamilton for Goshen property, Andrew L Lamb to Bruce D and Emma Bowerland in Elkhart, Mary A Clark to Frank E Bryson in Elkhart, John S and May Inks to Frank E Bryson in Elkhart, John Nolan to Julia Kessler in Elkhart, Frank Fletcher to Deter Fall 80 acres in York, Alexander Larson to Solomon Mier 40 acres in Benton, Magdalena Click to Abe Mier 6 acres in Benton, Board of Commissioners to Charles Kolb Goshen lot, Sarah B McGinnis to Thomas Anderson 114 acres in Benton, Sarah Weyrick to Stanley and Howard McBride 39 acres in Bangor, Emma F Bower to S Lambland in Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Wohlford
Alva E. Hamilton
Goshen
Andrew L. Lamb
Bruce D
Emma Bowerland
Elkhart
Mary A. Clark
Frank E. Bryson
John S
May
John Nolan
Julia Kessler
Frank Fletcher
York
Alexander Larson
Solomon Mier
Benton
Magdalena Click
Abe Mier
Board of Commissioners
Charles Kolb
IL. C. D
Thomas Anderson
Samuel Bower Trial Nears Over Horse Theft Charge
Hilkhart man Samuel Bower, arrested for stealing George Grove's horse near Wakarusa, will go to trial next Tuesday. He proclaims innocence though officers claim a strong case, yet no one saw the act and the animal remains unfound. Bower, jailed weeks, says he was mistreated and recounts that gypsies supposedly sold him the horse, though no such group could be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bower
George Grove
Wakarusa
Bower
New Electric Line Explored From Orland to Elkhart
Mr Dickerhoff near Elkhart seeks an electric line from Orland to Elkhart diverging at Middlebury and passing Bristol. Banker J D Mather of Middlebury says a public meeting will be held Friday to discuss the railway project and its promised profits beyond the $20 000 subsidy already voted by Elkhart township residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland
Elkhart
Dickerhoff
Middlebury
Bristol
J. D. Mather
Goshen
Elkhart Township
Proposed electric line route conflicts with Goshen Elkhart service
Os hen may influence plan changes but the value of a new route is unclear since the current Goshen to Elkhart service already provides eastbound travel. Mr Dickerhoff argues an electric line that touches the fruit belt near Bristol could offer superior advantages.
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Oshen
Goshen
Elkhart
Dickerhoff
Fruit Belt
Bristol
Absconder Still at Large in Goshen Community
Louis F. Shank, a railway mail clerk, remains at large as Sheriff’s officers pursue him. He was seen in an Illinois town and visited Chicago, then hid in Goshen where friends kept him informed. Wanted for uttering forged paper on a Bechtel family complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Shank
Shank
Ilinois
Chicago
Goshen
David Bechtel
May
Grave Danger for St. Joe River Navigation
A newspaper note warns that the St. Joe river could soon become unnavigable as the channel shifts and sandbars appear. The river is at its lowest level, with a large sand bar south of the Benton Harbor bridge exposed. by contrast, Niles, South Bend, and Elkhart still show normal conditions, while Michigan concerns grow over the Twin Branch dam and river flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joe
St. Joseph
Berrien Springs
Benton Harbor Bridge
Benton Harbor
Old St. Joe
Niles
South Bend
Elkhart
Indiana
Michigan
Twin Branch
Elkhart Bridge Co Forms, Plans Downtown Office
The Elkhart Bridge company received their articles of incorporation this morning and will commence business by December. The downtown office will occupy the room used by the Independent Coal company, with a main office to be built at Michigan avenue and Mishawaka street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Bridge Company
Independent Coal Company
Michigan Avenue
Mishawaka Street
Angola pastor expelled for conduct unbecoming minister
Colonel and Rev. Philip Holp, pastor of the Congregational church in Angola, was expelled from the ministry for living a dual life. He had moved from Chicago, preached in Angola, and conducted oil ventures against Standard Oil to win farmer and worker support for a Republican congressional bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Holp
Congregational
Angola
Holp
Chicago
Indiana
Illnois
Standard Oil Company
Congress
Verdict for Defendant in Light Suit Over $43
The case of Willard P. Srnty against Isaac Light began Thursday afternoon and went to the jury around 10 yesterday. An agreement was reached in under an hour and a verdict was returned for the defendant on the suit on an order for $43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard P. Srnty
Isaac Light
Widow Granted Pension to Margaret Meyer and Children
Mrs. Margaret Meyer widow of the late Frederick Meyer receives a widow's pension of eight dollars per month from August 7 1901 with two dollars for each of three children. The pension was obtained through A Sanders of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Meyer
Frederick Meyer
A. Sanders
Buying and Selling Votes in Indiana Law Debate
A Washington Star summary notes the Indiana Supreme Court upheld a law disfranchising a voter who sells his vote, provoking questions why buyers are not punished. The editorial argues the snare setter profits most when a sale succeeds and questions broader punishment disparity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Indianapolis
Indiana Supreme Court
The Political Gamble and Vote Buying Exposed
The writer condemns vote buying and campaign finance corruption, arguing money skews elections and repeat offenders avoid punishment. They compare money to a catalyst in politics, noting the role of financiers and touts in turning ballots into commodities and challenging the integrity of honest voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Real estate transfers and mortgage filings logged in Elkhart and Goshen
A sequence of sixteen mortgage filings and four releases accompanies transfers of land and lots in Elkhart Goshen Concord Middlebury and Goshen Indiana. Notable moves include D M Best to Equitable B and L Assn Elkhart lot for 1 dollar and Alfred Lowry to Howard A Haines 100 acres in Middlebury for 6000 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Peddycord
D. M. Best
Equitable B. & L. Assn
Elkhart
Z. Hubbel
Eq. B. & IL. Assn
Co. T. Upson
W. EB. Burrisland
Concord
W. D. Sanders
C. L. Daily Land
Qsole
O. Z. Hubbell
C. H. Wright
W. H. Stevens
Jacob Oberholtzer
Ida B. Denzig
J. L. Dickerhoof
L. Assn
Sarah J. Keim
Goshen
Wells Memorial Lutheran Church
Wells Memorial Lutheran Church To Eq
B. & L. Assn
Elkhart Improvement Co
W. B. Vanderlip
Alfred Lowry
Howard A. Haines
Middlebury
Jacob C. Mast
Emma “Tinsley
Clark Lane
George BE. Bostwick
J. J. Baker
S. A. Wallace
Harriet Haines
Will of John Moore Filed for Probate in Elkhart
The will of John Moore of Elkhart filed for probate after being executed May 8 1894. W S Hazelton named executor. Provisions cover debt payment and fulfillment of an ante-nuptial agreement with second wife Susanna Root Moore. It restricts any share to son James C Moore who already received his portion. Remainder divided among the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Elkhart
W.S. Hazelton
Susanna Root Moore
James C. Moore
Treason in the Philippines and the Philippine commission law
The piece discusses a proposed treason law by the Philippine commission to curb agitators after civil rule ends military suppression. It contrasts civil law with past military measures and cites opposition from a Filipino editor who denies political crimes, linking to anarchist ideas and incidents like the McKinley assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Luzon
Philippine Commission
Spain
Johann Most
McKinley
Funeral Sermon Advice for Mourners and Clergy
A brief note on improving funeral sermons urging clear logic and practical wisdom. It stresses that commonplace talk does not comfort mourners or offer useful guidance. The piece calls for thoughtful, meaningful remarks suited to a community audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
City Lees A
Funeral sermon idea hints at nature of death and consolation
An officiating minister considers death and the law of nature as central topics for a funeral address. He suggests that properly handled discourse can impart instruction and consolation, with philosophy woven into the speech to aid enlightenment for listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Times
Li Hung Chang’s Death Shocks Empire and World
News reports mourn Li Hung Chang a longtime statesman whose influence steadied the empire and restrained the empress. His passing is described as a loss to the empire and a debt of gratitude owed by civilized nations to his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
Fear of the United States Grips Germany in Report
Consul General Frank Mason in Berlin reports that Germany fears U S influence expanding in Europe and its commercial prerogatives. He says German leaders expect the United States to become the universal sovereign and arbiter of international disputes in coming years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Europe
Germany
State Department
Frank Mason
Berlin
Mason
Bull's Cough Syrup Endorsed For Bronchitis And Grippe
An old remedy claim urges immediate use of Dr Bull's Cough Syrup for bronchitis and grippe. The message says it has stood the test and is a reliable remedy, warning against untested cures and noting a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bull
Buffalo Abortion? Public Elephant Electrocution Halted
Unable to kill Jumbo II the elephant at Pan American stadium in Buffalo crowds paid 50 cents to watch. After protests by citizens, Bostock refunded receipts and planned a private electrocution. Jumbo II withstood 2 200 volts and 11 000 volts, no effect. He now plans to exhibit Jumbo I at Charleston expo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Bostock
Pan-American Stadium
Charleston
Secret to vigorous health Burdock Blood Bitters claim
The copy asserts health comes from strong bowels stomach liver and kidneys and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as the solution. It emphasizes vitality and regular function as the path to happiness and vigor.
Tower Unveils First McKinley Monument in Minnesota
Ereots Shaft to McKinley. Tower Minnesota November 11. The village hosts the state’s first McKinley monument unveiling with thousands of visitors. Governor Van Sant attends as guests and local bands perform Nearer My God to Thee after the statue is revealed. Speakers include Van Sant John Ownes Thos McKeon and Rev. Dr Forbes. The benediction is by Rev Mgr Ruh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ereots
McKinley
Tower
Minn
William McKinley
van Sant
Governor van Sant
John Ownes
Thos. McKeon
Dr. Forbes
Mgr. Ruh
Duel Claim Hits Cuban Leader After Banquet Incident
Havana reports that Senor Tamayo secretary of state and government was challenged to a duel by a Union Club member after a banquet for visiting Chileans. Tamayo was detained by police but later released by civil authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Senor Tamayo
Union Club
Bailey's Laxative Tablets Promoted for Constipation Relief
An advertisement touts Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a health aid for constipation and related ailments. It claims the product cleanses the bowels, improves complexion, and boosts energy with chocolate coated tablets sold in 10 cent and 25 cent postpaid packages, to be taken at night. The copy emphasizes morning vitality from use.
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Bailey
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