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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
2
A divorce was granted to Mrs. Anna G. Sparklin from Dr. Charles C. Sparklin at 5 PM yesterday. The couple had separated days before filing. Dr. Sparklin reportedly threatened self harm upon learning of the suit and was guarded by friends overnight amid ongoing concern.
Edward Kellogg, husband whose wife secured a March 1901 divorce with $500 alimony and $2 weekly child support, faced a contempt accusation for failing to pay. He was ordered by Judge Ferrall to settle by the December term’s first day.
Elkhart man A. J. Nusbaum employed in South Bend was jailed for contempt for failing to pay $40 in attorneys fees owed to Dodge & Dodge.
Neil D. Graham was granted a divorce from Ethyl D. Graham after cross complaints on adultery and non-support. The court awarded custody of their five year old daughter Helen Emerette to grandparents James and Emerette Hitch ex of Union Michigan. The couple, former Elkhart residents, wed January 5 1897 Windsor Canada. Graham previously ran a barber shop in Elkhart and now tours as a saddlery salesman from Waterloo Iowa. Mrs Graham implicated with Rufus Hulwick on the night he was found murdered and placed in a box car on the Lake Shore railroad.
The domestic troubles of Dr Anna Grover Kauffman-Hattie and George Washington Trattle culminated yesterday in the filing of a suit for divorce by the doctor. She asks alimony and for a restraining order, but her attorney E E Mummert also withdrew the papers at once from the files.
Ida E Ludwig versus Albin R Ludwig and others settles with property to plaintiff for life and remainder to her. Elkhart residents sue over a house and lot. Also probating the will of Mary Lehman, who left all to husband Henry Lehman and then to their three daughters Susie Ray Beardsley of Elkhart, plus marriage licenses issued for several couples. Harriett Roseberry divorces Marcus Roseberry for non support and quickly prepares to wed Bertrand Rossman of Toledo. Cassie A Horn divorces William LeRoy Horn.
The oyster sorty held at C. D Tavernies last Saturday drew a good crowd. Mr and Mrs Kreider and other locals visited with families including the Shearers and the Harnesses. Frank Weyrich bought the Mangan Estate for 2500 dollars. Box social planned at Wahl School on November 28.
Information reaches here that Charlies E. Compton a prominent local attorney married Miss Bertha Dickson in St Joseph on November 11. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s sister Mrs John Walker home and was led by Rev Decker of St Joseph. The couple will reside in Elkhart for now before moving to New Mexico.
William Gernhart, a well known local figure, was found dead in a small frame rear building near 115 North Main Street. David Savidge, an employee of Joseph Kuhn, reported the discovery to Chief Doolittle. The cause of death remains a mystery.
David A. Shaw, chairman of the Penn township republican central committee, described as a republican worker of strength, is the gentleman whom Congress man Brick will recommend for the Mishawaka postmastership.
A Mill afternoon incident ended with two young men, one named Niner, missing from a Charles Potter livery barn party. The Potter rig was found on West Lincoln Avenue. Potter arrived at 2:30 AM and took charge of the outfit while the youths walked home.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Gardner of Goshen depart Saturday for Buffalo New York to live with Mrs Gardner’s father Mr Wolf. Gardner plans to join the same gas firm where Wolf is employed and expects employment there.
Four new cases were reported yesterday in Otis and Westville, including a fourteen year old boy seen in the business district with a facial eruption. Hundreds exposed, officials foresee an epidemic in the two cities.
Rebecca Fravel, who runs a Goshen boarding house, was seized by a man from Toledo working for Slaughter Marble. He displayed odd behavior from Tuesday, grew violent Sunday, claiming poisoning, and was discharged after officers were alerted. Records show he spent three years in a madhouse.
Mrs Martin Katuffman departed from her Goshen residence on Tuesday without informing her husband or neighbors of her destination. Her current location is unknown. it is believed she went to relatives' home. She packed substantial household goods which were shipped away, and a note suggested she does not expect to return to Goshen.
New Orleans November 13 Gompers opens the twenty second annual AFL convention addressing the crowd He rebukes Harvard President Elliott for praising strike breakers and argues that a strike breaker is no hero comparing Benedict Arnold to a patriot and Judas Iscariot to a saint.
New evidence links George Perrey to the murder of Clara Morton and suggests involvement in Agnes McPhee's death. Police report they secured the watch chain torn from Miss McPhee's neck, allegedly given by Perry to a young colored woman.
The first session of the coal strike commission will be held in Scranton tomorrow with a large array of legal talent from across the country to represent the various interests before the commission.
Cleveland reports Senator Hanna states there is absolutely no truth to rumors he plans to retire from politics.
In a Goshen discussion during the Hatfield divorce suit in circuit court Attorney Aaron Zook argues that clergy and marrying officials should be more careful in uniting couples. He says ministers should decline marriages when conditions render them improper. Judge Ferrall reaffirms intent to deny divorces on trivial excuses.
Dr. Harry Gulmyer will be arraigned in the first week of the December term and is expected to plead not guilty with a temporary insanity defense. Since learning Miss Barney will recover, he has grown more cheerful and speaks readily but will not discuss the shooting.
Judge Ferrall will call the petit jury again before the holidays to accommodate attorneys Vernon Van Fleet C W Miller and Elmer Mumert whose successful campaigns for office will require their presence in Indianapolis soon.
Dr Anna Kauffman Hattle was granted a divorce from George Hattle of Goshen. Judge Ferrall awarded $1,000 alimony. The marriage dated May 21 1902 was dissolved yesterday.
Elkhart police attempted to arrest four men who fled on freight train No. 60 as it passed through Goshen. The suspects, described as from good families, disappeared after the rapid train ride, leaving officers with no apprehensions.
Wdlna Hope was granted a divorce from Charles F. Hope on grounds of non support and cruel treatment. They wed June 7, 1902. The plaintiff testified the defendant often drank heavily and on one occasion threatened to break their son Earl Perry L. Hope’s neck and to throw him from a second story window.
A telegram to the Indianapolis News reports Marshall County plans a new Plymouth daily and weekly Republican paper edited by Will F. Cochran. Backed by Elkhart district committeeman and Plymouth Mayor Enott, the venture could affect Congressman Brick and Chairman Brown's future nomination prospects.
Workmen uncover several old letters and documents above door casing. One 1837 letter from Henry Jackson to Elias Manning addressed to Fort Wayne. another from Piqua Ohio to Elias Manning signed by A Manning, possibly Anthony Manning father of Elmer Manning. City Treasurer Campbell secured the papers as souvenirs.
A Kalamazoo telegram reports city council investigation that may call a grand jury. The Kalamazoo club smoker is set for Tuesday night.
A local publication of facts after yesterday afternoon hints at a major sensation. The inquiry concerns possible councilmen bribery, though guilt cannot be stated. The whole affair will be examined in detail.
A series of real estate transactions in various townships shows Andrew J. Gallagher and wife selling to Dora B. Weaver in Benton, and several other deeds including Solomon Mier to Jerome A. Carter in Jackson, Delos N. Weaver and wife in Elkhart, and multiple transfers involving Buckner F. Freeland in Middlebury, with prices ranging from 66.66 to 3 500 dollars. The list includes parcels in Elkhart Bristol Jefferson Benton Middlebury and associated guardianship filings.
Rev. F. Ewald, pastor of Evangelical St. John's Church on Prairie Street, has withdrawn his resignation and will remain. A new parsonage is being built on Prairie Street with modern improvements, expected to be occupied by Christmas.
Ex county treasurer Delos N Weaver settles all county taxes for his wife. He says prior amounts returned for taxation were not credited, and he has raised the issue with County Assessor D M Puterbaugh. Goshen News Times.
George Frank of Union Michigan was indicted yesterday by the federal grand jury in Indianapolis on counterfeiting charges. Wellington Jones, arrested at the same time, will be investigated by the federal grand jury in Grand Rapids.
Official returns show Brick leading with a district plurality of 1917. County results list Brick St Joseph 905 Elk hart 832 Kosciusko 768 Starke 109 Fulton 16 Hiering Marshall 557 Pulaski 156.
The Milford hoop factory and saw mill was destroyed yesterday by fire of unknown origin. The large building burned within an hour due to dry timber and dust, with a loss around 2000 dollars, partially insured. Owner M. P. Wright plans immediate rebuilding as materials arrive. The new water works station was completed but engines not tested yet. standpipe work continues rapidly.
A Pennsylvania oil expert overseeing work on the Davidhizer farm near Wakarusa says early drillers at Goshen and city water works nearly struck a valuable find. He believes continuing a short while through the Trenton rock would have paid off and notes plans to interest Goshen parties in a new well. The David Sizer well shooting, twice postponed, is now set for Friday or Saturday.
Mrs Lucy and Dr B Cunningham of Goshen plan marriage at St James Episcopal Church on Thanksgiving at eight o'clock with Rev Edgar M Thompson officiating. After a brief Chicago visit they will return to Goshen to reside at 406 South Third Street in a furnished home.
A Goshen high school football game was canceled due to a ruling that the school must face teams in a different class. Officials cite a policy restricting competition with non high school level teams, sidelining the match.
A fragment notes a Goshen gathering titled novel meeting with unclear purpose and scattered phrases. Readable bits suggest discussion of literary work and local participants, but specifics are absent.
Prof Frank Hering details his hard fought campaign in Indiana's 13th District. He notes cutting Brick's majority in several counties and cites money as a major campaign factor. Hering also discusses personal defeat and the district's surprising Republican strength.
California dispatch reports Judge Biggs collapsed while presiding as the court refuses to grant a divorce. The case involves Wilhelaine Craton Seavnst J Hu and the complaint against Ferrall, with proceedings postponed due to the judge's physical and mental distress.
California report says Judge Hiram F. Biggs of Warsaw, away for health, is a physical and mental wreck. His son Arthur Biggs has been sitting in his chair during his absence. Reelected for six years, the term risks forfeiture after one year away. nine months into absence, the bench could be vacant.
A marriage license was issued this morning to John C. Bontrager aged 22 and Ada McKinley aged 21, both of Elkhart.
Charles Piatt was granted a divorce from Rosa Piatt on adultery and cruel and inhuman treatment. Plaintiff from Elkhart supports two children and was represented by I. H. Church. Defendant lives in La Grange County.
H Gilman and Co through Harmon and Zeigler carry the case of Isaac Fultz against the Lake Shore Railroad to the appellate court on an account around 155 dollars. Bond set at 300 dollars. Judge Ferrall overruled motion for a new trial.
Judge Ferrall overruled a motion for a new trial in Henry Chaffee versus Lake Lore railway company. Attorneys James S. Drake represented the defendant and Vernon Van Fleet the plaintiff, who may carry the case to the supreme court.
The Hatfield divorce case was continued over the term, with the court delaying further action to a later session. Proceedings paused as legal counsels requested additional time to prepare filings and testimonies.
M Ellen Lawrence was granted a divorce from George W Lawrence on charges of cruel and inhuman treatment and non support. She receives custody of their 15 year old son Fienry.
Judge Ferrall sets trial schedule for the December term. On Dec 15 Wm P Williams vs Monolith Portland Cement Co foreclosure of trust deed. Dec 16 John C Weikel vs Herbert Bucklen breach of contract and Benjamin Myers vs Indiana Railway Co damages. Dec 17 Isabelle Bowman et al and Lucy Juday et al vs Lake Shore Michigan Southern Ry Co damages. Dec 18 Mary M Copenhaver ex rel vs Fianna Myers et al on bond. Dec 19 Cleveland Stone Co vs Frank Brumbaugh et al on bond and S W Walters vs Bilkhart Loan & Trust Co administrator claim.
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