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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
1
Milford residents discuss the sudden death of Mrs. Melven Cotterell amid claims of medical neglect. Neighbors fault doctors after a stillborn birth and death from blood poisoning. Coroner from Warsaw investigates. verdict pending with potential prosecutions if neglect is found.
A two story frame building owned by B Uline was burned early Saturday after being left mid street during a move from Daniel Zick's property. The blaze, blamed on arson, drew a crowd as authorities pursue leads and vow vigorous prosecution. Several locals are suspected as the search for culprits continues.
Thieves entered William Milner’s pasture in Jefferson Township Friday night and took 8 to 30 sheep, with loss pegged at 830. The theft was found Saturday morning as neighbors searched the area. milder theories point to repeat culprits based in Osolo Township, with the Milner farm five miles from Goshen.
The rally at the First Christian church yesterday morning was well attended. Reports came from all church departments by Messrs Volmer Karsteedt Brown and Misses Sizerfoos Hunter Phillips and Dill with Mesdames Ball Karstaedt and Yost. Addresses were given by Pastor S J Tomlinson and Mr R Peck of South Bend. Four additions joined the congregation. In the evening a Children’s Rally Day for America was celebrated with a large audience.
The Gosben Democrat notes a railway bulletin warning that any employee found in a saloon or gambling horse will be discharged. The sign cautions that the rule applies outside of South Bend.
County sheriffs win ruling on mail handling. Prisoners in the county jail will no longer be required to show letters to jail officers before delivery. The decision stems from a Washington ruling on inmates mail.
The Goshen Democrat reports the sheriff will hold letters and mail addressed to prisoners with the seal unbroken if deemed not to be turned over. The change allows holding mail until the prisoner’s release from custody.
Mrs Edward Weippert of 306 Lincoln Street tried to jump from the E and W bridge over the Alkhart river yesterday afternoon. Edward Keely intervened and prevented the act. The couple are said to be separated with custody tensions cited as motive.
Mrs. Nancy Benten aged about 78 died at 6 last evening of dropsy ten miles northeast of the city near Cyrus Diller. She was a widow and leaves four surviving children. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning with friends meeting at 9:30 at the house and proceeding to the Paradise church.
Mrs John Gruber of Aspenwald Avenue was thrown from the step of a city car near Thomas drug store about 7 PM Saturday and bruised. She tried to board as the car started, fell to the pavement, and was carried into the store before being returned home once stabilized.
Mrs. Mary Stew of 913 Marion Street received a Chicago telegram this morning reporting the death of her son Beary Shew formerly of toivality. The exact cause of the accident remains undisclosed in the message.
A local notice highlights a rebuilt City Milling Co. mill promising high quality flour. It mentions O G Curtis offering a turkey table and a first class optician in Elkhart with F W Brunk fully equipped.
A collection of contemporary advertisements mentions MAGNETIC BUG KILLER at LEONARD'S Drug Store. It highlights Leininger's restaurant, Weyrick Bros. groceries, C. E. Crane & Co. hardware, Stewart & Korn grocers, and other local shops offering meals, hardware, clothing, jewelry, osteopathy, art, and liquor.
Tuesday report says three men Jake Osiger James Shryer and William Shryer were arrested while attempting to unload seven sheep stolen Friday from Nilner in Jefferson township. Milner identified six of the seven sheep in Elkhart and police expect further action this afternoon. A kitchen fire at Caiger’s barn caused about 300 dollars in damages and highlighted need for a farther alarm box on South Main street.
Reports explain a conflict over 24.50 and a watch taken from Benton Wantz after a Lake Shore train death near Millersburg. The coroner sent the items to Goshen for relatives to claim, but officials say it was a personal act, not official. The widow later received the property via the county treasurer per relatives’ consent.
Fire alarm from box 32 at 6 55 last evening led to uncovering a blaze centered in the kitchen and roof of Mrs Lydia A Shaffer 1402 South Main. Firemen battled the flames with Babcock apparatus on the roof and interior.
Two well dressed women entered Gale Burlingame's jewelry shop yesterday afternoon and left without buying. A man in the rear saw one slip a jewelry item into her pocketbook, and a brooch valued at 54 was missing from a tray. The ladies were unknown to the clerk and bystanders, and no chase was made due to the uncertain value. They examined cuff buttons and likely planned further theft if given time.
Mrs. Welp denies attempting to throw herself from the HI and W bridge over the Enkhart river. The article notes she has separated from her husband but retains possession of their child.
A private wedding anniversary event celebrated with a belated tribute and a china tea set gift for the couple. Guests enjoyed refreshments and remained into the late hour, sharing memories and well wishes.
The Warsaw post office was robbed last night as burglars blew the safe with dynamite. They secured 8400 in cash and 20000 in stamps. Four men may have been involved with two fleeing by a Big Four handcar and two by a Fort Wayne freight train, leaving no clues to their identities.
Work to relay the sidewalk on Middlebury street to the new survey will be finished today. Street poles now in the roadway will be moved, and in a few days the alley like segment will appear as a proper street with dignity.
William A. Harper and Misa Lillie May Dotson were married by Rev. J. A. Eb at his South Main Street home last night. Harper works at the band instrument factory and Dotson is the daughter of John Dotson of Northeast Heikhart. They plan to reside in the city.
County commissioners met in the city and approved the completed stone work on the Beardsley avenues bridge. The project was declared entirely satisfactory and $2,000 was paid to the contractor per contract, with work to be completed.
John Chamberlin aged 36 residing in Jefferson township is sick with diphtheria. The home is under arterial quarantine and every precaution is being taken to prevent the spread of the disease.
Advertisement touts Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve and Blood Pills as a remedy for weak nervous women. Claims to rebuild blood and nerves rather than stimulate, restoring vigor from youthful days. Priced at 50 cents, sold by all druggists. Buffalo, New York.
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Sergeant Whiteman and Sheriff Elliott arrested Newton J Doman in Syracuse. He is wanted in West Virginia for the murder of Absalom Kesler and Ann Doman on September 22, 1893, with a $500 reward. Doman, last seen around the Hotel Bucklen, faced federal pursuit and additional charges for a post office robbery in West Virginia.
Marriage licenses granted to Clyde Pickerell and Bertha Leatherman. Thomas Woods and Verda Brunker. John W. Bunger and Elia Hapner. J O Kantz in Nappanee appointed administrator of Peter Knoble estate with bond set at 1000 dollars. Dennert couple visiting New Mexico for Miss Waldo Dennert. Insanity petition filed for Tillie Stack of Hikhart, 43, suffering active melancholia with self harm risk and fear of strangers.
Relatives of Smith Howland and William Rohrer of Elkhart report letters stating all are well and happy after the 30th Regiment U S volunteers arrived in Manila Bay October 21 and landed October 24. The men marched four miles to barracks that night and joined Gen Lawton sixty miles from Manila on the north firing line.
Police arrested three men for stealing sheep from Mr. Milner of Jefferson township. Jake Osiger and William Schryer were bound over to the circuit court with $500 bonds. James Caiger was released after evidence showed no involvement. Caiger asserts he bought the sheep from a stranger and left them at Schryer's barn. Milner and son took the sheep home this morning.
Coroner Hisenbeiss renders verdict in the Gesth of Benton Wantz of Millersburg. The deceased, 73, died after being struck by a locomotive while excising the track on the L M & E railway afternoon Nov 21. No blame on the railway. The body sustained extensive injuries.
December settlement figures show allocations by County Auditor Berkey across state funds and local taxes. Totals include school tax 15 3 0,059 or similar, township tax 6 753 23, and various levies such as bridge, fire protection, water works, and poor relief, with overall county distributions totaling about 21,622 26.
Charles T. Smith aged 59 a well known resident of St. Joseph county dropped dead at his home in Clay township yesterday morning during farm work with a bulky horse. He fell with no warning and died before aid. He was a son of the late Col. Smith and leaves his second wife. His brother drowned in the St Joe river thirty five years ago and his son recently perished in the same stream.
Elkhart County leads the state in onion production with nearly 450 acres cultivated and yields around 0 bushels per acre, some fields reaching 700. Most crop exports go south and southwest with Chicago a major buyer. prices ranged from 22 to 32 cents.
A. Jenkins proprietor of City Roller Mills has sold his interest to Jones Bros of Wabash who have taken possession to continue the business. Jenkins received a California farm in part payment and will depart for there to spend the winter once arrangements are made.
Oliver II Maston and Miss Maria A Barker wed at noon yesterday at 201 Howardsburg Avenue. Rev. V H Ingalls officiated. The couple will reside in this city with the Barker family as their new household.
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