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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
2
The Daily reports Teat Lake Store Fireman J H Fetterly of Elkhart survived a rail accident near Mishawaka after leaning from a moving freight car to view smoke. He suffered multiple head wounds but remained conscious and returned home after treatment.
The Reporter notes a warrant issued yesterday for E W Doty of Goshen. Detective Silas Morgan went to Goshen to serve it. Doty, described as from an excellent family, stayed at the New Murdock hotel in Logansport and left town unpaid, with a commission job and financial troubles cited. The family is expected to settle the matter.
The complete list of township assessors elected is as follows Bauso H P Dodge Benton Wm Tully Concors Ed O Pfeiffer Clinton Samuel D Rohrer Cleveland B B Staub Elkhart J B Crosan Harisor Franklin Stealy Jackson David Buttsfield Jefferson S J Lee Lucke Eli May Middlebury Gideon M Lehman Olive Joseph H Lechlitner Osolo Aaron Baker Union John W Albin Washington Wayne Carter York Geo Blaine.
LaPorte Herald reports clerk Kabrich received a Cincinnati hotel manager W H Maxwell communication alleging A E Toulton alias L Morgan in custody here passed a fraudulent certified check for 40 dollars. Description matches the man here including wife and two children. Moorzan also swindled hotels in Cleveland and Youngstown, Ohio.
The American Jixpress company will hold a sale of uncalled for articles in Indianapolis in a few days. Azenut Longcore notes fewer uncalled for items in local offices this year, so no sale occurred there. Purchasers deal with articles without regard to contents and may reap a small profit or loss depending on luck.
Bishop-elect Alerding was consecrated bishop in Fort Wayne marking a historic day for the city and the local Catholic church. Bishops Chatard and O Donaghue Vicar General Scheidler and many others attended from Indianapolis where he had led St. Joseph's Church. A large excursion traveled from Indianapolis.
A petition by members of the St. Joseph County Bar Association urges the legislature to open the November term of the court on the third Monday instead of the first. The move aims to avoid scheduling conflict since the September term ends close to November opening.
The state board of medical registration plans to urge the legislature to require all license applicants to pass an examination. This applies to graduates of recognized medical schools and non graduates alike, with medical men across the state expected to support the proposal.
The Miles City council approved a contract with Bellefontaine Bridge Co represented by Frank Brum baugh for a ten thousand dollar bridge at Niles.
Appellate court held that the rule requiring drivers to stop look and listen at steam railroad crossings does not apply to electric street railways. Travelers at street crossings have equal rights with streetcar operators and drivers must avoid collisions. Emelie Damm recovered 2523 against Citizens' Street Railway Co of Muncie after a horse frightened crossing a track. motorman saw danger, braked, then failed to prevent the car from striking the horse.
The Indiana Anti-Saloon League has started collecting 100000 voter names through local leagues to back temperance legislation. Names will be stored at the Indianapolis state headquarters. Temperance leaders plan to mobilize petitions within 24 hours during the legislative session to press for amendments strengthening the Nicholson law.
After the general election in a large precinct two additional voting booths were set up by consent of both parties to aid voters within hours. An election officer asked Attorney-General Taylor if legal. Taylor replied the law does not intend to disfranchise voters and booths may be increased or hours extended beyond 6 p.m. to accomplish this.
Peter Westbrook faces circuit court on charges of forging the name of Alexander Pope to an order for 345.50 and was remanded to jail in default of bail, signaling a long chapter in the case of the versatile individual.
Slvester Hall and wife transfer property to Leonie D Hall in Goshen for 500 dollars. Heirs of John Culp deeds land in Harrison to Noah Dusman and Anna K Stump for 838.12. Stewart F Skinner and wife sell 0 acres in Union to William Anelemyer for 4500. Frederick Rupp and wife deed jot in Nappanee to Stewart F Skinner for 1000. Leonald J Deahlel and wife transfer jot in Elkhart to Relph Gardner and wife for 900.
A lis pendens notice was filed with the clerk in the Ward versus Ward case. It prevents the defendant from disposing of the involved real estate and binds the property to satisfy any decree that the court may render in favor of the plaintiff.
Wyatt, south of Mishawaka, reports diphtheria cases with multiple exposures leading to school closure. A Berger family death is reported and another Berger child is ill with the disease.
The Chesterton Tribune announces that Representative EF D Crumpacker of the Tenth district will run for United States senator to replace Senator Fairbanks in two years. The editor A J Bowser is a close Crumpacker ally and reading clerk of the last senate.
Prominent Indiana Democrat Thomas Taggart urges peace in disputes between Miller Drake James H State Eliott Elliott Littleton and the Central Bermudez Asphalt Paving Co. Talks of amicable settlement outside courts surface as People's Protective Association and firm weigh possible resolutions with no formal action yet.
Revecca P. Wisler sues Oliver P. Wisler Elzina Wisler and Lizzie A Whitmer with David A Montgomery to foreclose a $1000 note mortgage dated August 23 1894 at 7 percent interest The defendants Montgomery and Whitmer with subsequent liens are made parties to answer their rights A judgment for $1600 is sought with Davis Hubbell Davis as attorneys for the plaintiff.
James S. Dodge and attorney David S. Moyer sue John H. Sailer Moses Sailer Susannah Sailer and Elmer Sailer for 180 dollars due and unpaid. Judgment for 300 dollars sought. Complaint alleges John Sailer disposed of property to dodge creditors and asks deeds be set aside.
Albert Peveritt known as Tom Black pleaded guilty in Kalamazoo Circuit Court to robbing the Richland bank on Aug 5 1898. He faces Jackson prison for the offense as two accomplices Slater and Allison were already sentenced. His wife linked to obstructing justice awaits trial.
A want ad in the Chicago News seeks a full repertoire company man and lady lead, both to be Al. The advertiser wants them quickly and cites Grand Eastern Hotel at 358 and 360 Wabash Avenue as the address.
Charles Harris underwent a final bankruptcy hearing in South Bend this morning and was formally declared bankrupt. The matter had previously involved his plan to buy a lot in Grace Law Cemetery and a related note presented to the city council.
The Michigan Central Railroad will test a dustless plan by spraying 12 000 gallons of crude oil per mile on nine miles near Battle Creek and two at Niles. If successful the entire line may receive treatment at about 80 dollars per mile. The oil is said to make the roadbed dustless and water and frost proof.
Coroner reports the deaths of Engineer Rollins and Fireman Lund after a freight wreck near White Pigeon with a jury finding the railroad responsible. A double headed freight ran with a small crew causing one brakeman to flag a following section while another stayed to switch, leaving the caboose conductor unable to warn. collision crushed the rear engine and killed the two men.
Officer Rinehart arrested Will Sparklin after a struggle over a jail break attempt. Sparklin, released on election day with a suspended sentence, fought the guard and escaped from the cage using improvised tools but found the lever still secured and was recaptured after a brief chase. He boasted he would escape again if released.
From Friday's Daily Perry S Heath of Muncie is mentioned as a candidate for diplomatic honors with a possibility of serving as minister to Austria after Addison C Harris retires.
Kingman & Co of Peoria Illinois sue G J Duncan Wm H Dunnington and M E Allery of Elkhart Implement company. They seek judgment for 500 as the action proceeds filed by James B Dodge.
A morning blaze at Mishawaka woolen mill dry kiln destroyed the structure. Surrounding buildings were saved and about a thousand dollars in socks burned. The fire was blamed on overheated pipes and the loss was covered by insurance.
Vintage advertisement copy touts DeWitts Little Barly Risers as quick relief pills. The line attributes the product to Houseworth Bros indicating a 19th or early 20th century commerce context.
Jaquith, accused in the murder of Policeman Cooper in South Bend, is too ill to be tried now per his physician. The state suspects the illness is feigned to dodge this term of court. Prosecutors assert the evidence against Jaquith is positive.
Goshen boy B. W. Swartz has recently embarked on a theatrical career, seeking stage experience and training. He aims to gain practical acting exposure and develop performance skills through local productions and youth programs.
The door to the hallway cage was closed and locked. A Yale lock was added this morning making escape unlikely unless picked. Sparkling will not be tried until his suspended sentence time is served as precautionary changes are considered for cages.
J. R. Richards of Syracuse suffered a severe accident Monday night when his pant leg got caught in a B. and O. pump house pulley that powers an elevator. His ankle was dislocated and his flesh torn, with fears that amputation might be necessary though he is now improving.
In St. Joseph Circuit Court the jury could not reach a verdict after seven hours against Dr. Barringer charged with attempting to murder his wife last September. The trial lasted a week.
John A. Ackerman and wife convey a lot in New Paris to Jonathan J. Weyrick for 350 dollars. Cora Ritter sells a Goshen lot to A. P. Brownell and M. E. Fancher for 150 dollars. William R. Myers and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Sanford Mast for 100 dollars.
William Currier, plaintiff in a suit against the Indian Railway company for alleged damages after his carriage was struck by an electric car, has been cited to appear and be examined by the defendant company.
John E. Rigney, former marshal of Goshen, enters the race for circuit court bailiff. Juce Ferrall weighs a possible change as speculation grows about the forthcoming appointment.
Isaac M. Rodeger sues Albert W. Gordon and others in foreclosure seeking $1,000 with $300 alleged as secured by mortgage. The action requests judgment for the secured amount.
Both reported diphtheria cases have improved. W. Thompson's son is much better and Marie Lake is convalescing.
Edward Currier, jailed on suspicion of larceny from Maloney & Collins, sues the firm for $50 damages claiming a verbal contract to install steam pipes at his residence and greenhouse for $450 with a $10 daily penalty for delays. He says the firm removed old pipe, halted work, and refused to finish, seeking $500 total.
Three years after leaving Italy to seek fortune in America Peter Banfield settled in Elkhart and built a fruit wholesale and retail business. He and his wife, coming directly from their homeland, rejoiced at a joyful reunion and wedding.
Manila reports from Iloilo confirm the October 30 action at Bugason, Panay Island, where 200 bolomen and 50 riflemen attacked American troops. Three Americans were killed: Lieutenant H. M. McIntosh, Sergeant Kitchen, and Corporal Barns of Company F Fortys fourth infantry.
An old advertisement claims Dr Thomas Filedric Oil cures wounds from burns and cuts and treats sore throat croup catarrh and asthma. It markets the product as a universal remedy with guaranteed results.
With cold weather, smallpox is spreading in Alaska, according to reports brought by the steamer Cottage City today. Port Townsend, Washington, also notes rising cases as winter approaches.
Near death reports from Montreal state Sir Adolphe Caron former Postmaster General of Canada is dangerously ill with life despaired of in the city on November 24.
Geo A Points of Upper Sandusky Ohio reports Foley's Honey and Tar stops cough immediately and relieves soreness. Houseworth Bros.
Mark Twain notes US breakfasts about ten o clock as a favored American custom he admires when abroad. The remark reflects his view on social rituals and cultural differences observed during travel.
Henry Williams of Boonville Indiana says he endured years of indigestion until using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He claims he now can eat anything he likes and sleeps well at night. The product promises to digest what you eat. Houseworth Bros.
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