Self defense likely plea from Ayres and Hess
On Monday October 1 the defendants Ayres and Hess are expected to enter a self defense plea. The case centers on accusations tied to an incident reported earlier in the week.
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
1
Elkhart Court Details Defense in Goshen Murder Case
City Marshal Ayres of Mancelona Mich arrives to aid in defense for his son and James Hess in the Will Fredeke saloon murder case in Goshen. Defendants likely rely on self-defense. Hess and Ayres share costs with Lucy Diez aiding. Also notes Mary Howenstine will and bridge bids for Dustman and Bellefontaine bridges with Bellefontaine winning at 1290.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayres
Mancelona
Mich
James Hess
Levi Speke
Will Fredeke
Goshen
James S. Dodge
Berkey & Zigler
Lucy Diez
Hess
Grand Jury At Work With Court Action In Elkhirt
The grand jury is at work today and will hear a proceeding entered to Elkhirt. Judge Wilson's charge was of the usual statutory nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Marriage License Granted to Fox and Evans
A marriage license was issued this afternoon to George J. Fox 27 of Marion and Mabel Evans 23 of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Fox
Marion
Mabel Evans
Elkhart
Political Notes and Campaign Movements Across Indiana
A. Ketcham spoke to Mis hawaka republicans Saturday night. The Elkhart county republican central committee was in session at the court house today. Judge McCabe is announced to speak at democratic headquarters in La Porte Saturday evening October 6. Lemuel W. Rouse will address Goshen republicans next Wednesday at 7 30 at the McKinley and Roosevelt club rooms. Lucius Crumpacker and Charles C. Kelly nominated for senator and representative respectively. William D. Jones declines probate nomination. sheriff William Reagan added to ticket. Roosevelt day speakers assigned to Fort Wayne October 10. St Joseph county Penn township ticket filled. Towle indorsed for renomination to county council. School Buildings discuss sanitary rules for new schools. box stoves abolished, furnace or steam heating, left shoulder lighting. Rev John Hygerna of Wakarusa preached at Mennonite church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ketcham
Mishawaka
Lemuel W. Rouse
Goshen
McKinley and
Roosevelt
Lucius Crumpacker
LaPorte County
Charles Cr. Kelly
LaPorte
Starke
William D. Jones
Dowagiac
Cass County
William Reagan
Charles W. Miller
Alfred Ferris
Warren Ritter
Cyrus Ebey
Edward Paige
M. W. Berger
C. G. Towle
Indiana
State Board of Health
State Fire Marshal Proposed to Investigate Large Fires
William H. Hart the state auditor plans a bill for a state fire marshal to examine fires with large losses. He cites reduced fires where marshals exist and notes inspections would cover causes including spontaneous combustion in big factories and mercantile houses. He will study existing marshal laws before detailing salary and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hart
Hartford
Conn
Massachusetts
Maryland
Ohio
New York
Bad Man Warner Captured Then Escapes Again
Fred Warner, a notorious figure, was captured by Constable Case in Bristol after a tense chase from Washington township. Goshen attorneys Berkey and Zigler pursued the case, but Warner slipped away into darkness. Early reports say he was arrested again today, with a potential trial looming tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warner
Case
Warner
Washington Township
Bristol
Gore
Atorney
Berkey & Zigler
Goshen
Justice Shop
Squire
Salvator
John Mitchell
Five Hundred May Die Typhoid Warning from Dr Hurty
Dr Hurty of the state board of health warns five hundred Indiana residents now healthy could die of typhoid by next Christmas. He pledges to name each victim with age residence and cause of death. He cites higher death rates in northern Indiana counties and lower in Michigan near the Indiana line, urging cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurty
State Board of Health
Indiana
Michigan
Committee Distributes Blaine Life Insurance to Sister
Mrs. Margaret Kenady of Chicago receives at once three thousand dollars from the Royal Arcanum life insurance left by her brother, the late James H. Blaine, who died by suicide at Goshen a month ago. The committee has the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kenady
Chicago
Royal Arcanum
James H. Blaine
Goshen
The Bench and Bar Kept Busy These Days
A brief note on the active pace of legal work, describing judges and lawyers handling cases in the current period. It highlights routine filings, hearings, and routine court activity.
Nappanee Saloon Case Heads to Circuit Court
The Nappanee saloon dispute advances as remonstrators seek swift ruling. Judge James H State earlier ruled against the license yet a county auditor granted it on petitioner demand. Licenses granted over remonstrances are appealed and slated for court this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rosebrough
Locke Township
Commissioners Court
Circuit Court
James H. State
Nappanee
Grand jury panel announced with replacements named
The grand jury includes foreman W. C. Elliott replacing David Cobbin, Eleazer Fryman replacing Charles Bickel, and Ananias Bookman replacing William Clay. Other jurors are Moses Nutting of Washington, Oliver Grosh of Jefferson, and Leander Anderson of Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Elliott
Foreman
David Cobbin
Eleazer Fryman
Charles Bickel
Ananias Bookman
William Clay
Moses Nutting
Washington
Oliver Grosh
Jefferson
Leander Anderson
Concord
Doermyer sues to foreclose lien against three residents
Jacob Doermyer files a suit to foreclose a mechanic's lien against Aaron I. Rowe Abraham F. Moyer and Charlies Baker for 600 dollars. The parties reside in Elkhart. O M Conley represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Doermyer
Aaron I. Rowe
Abraham F. Moyer
Charlies Baker
Elkhart
O. M. Conley
Shellenbarger Sues Nolan and Linderman Over $100 Note
Daniel M. Shellenbarger files a suit on a promissory note against Mary L. Nolan and Henry Linderman seeking $100. Attorneys on record are O. M. Conley, C. E. Frank and C. E. Compton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel M. Shellenbarger
Mary L. Nolan
Henry Linderman
O. M. Conley
C. E. Frank
C. E. Compton
Acting Deputy Pro Secutor Steps In For Bridal Trip
The article notes A. E. Darling serves as acting deputy pro secutor during C. E. Frank’s bridal trip. Clerk Dennett reports quarterly collections of $571.38, $138.62 below salary, and since Dec 1898 total $6,072.03, $894.64 under salary. County Recorder Peddycord filed 330 instruments. Berkey reports $143.05 in three months. Culp v Witmer moved to circuit court on appeal. Dennett issued 42 marriage licenses last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Darling
C. EH. Frank
Dennett
Peddycord
Berkey
Elizabeth Sarbaugh Dies at 86 in Goshen
Mrs Elizabeth Sarbaugh aged 86 died suddenly of paralysis of the heart at her Goshen home after three weeks illness. Survived by husband Solomon and two daughters Mrs L A Lantz of Goshen and Mrs Otto Winkel of Chicago. Funeral from the home at 2:30 Wednesday with Rev N B Mathes officiating. Interment at Oak Ridge Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sarbaugh
Solomon Sarbaugh
Goshen
L. A. Lantz
Otto Winkel
Chicago
N. B. Mathes
Oak Ridge
Elkhart Sailor Miss Fargher Wins Ladies Yacht Race
Miss Winogene Fargher of La Porte led the Satyr with a female crew to victory in a special ladies race at the Columbia Yacht Club against the Mona. The Mona sailed by Mrs. Philip Noble faced off with a regular male crew, but Fargher’s team prevailed after the Satyr took early cover. Fargher received the prize this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winogene Fargher
Monroe
Art
Columbia Yacht Club
Chicago
Miss Fargher
la Porte
Elkhart
Philip Noble
Satyr
Mona
Constable Case Ends With Prisoner in Jail
Goshen News reports Constable Case of Bristol felt relieved after lodging his prisoner last Friday and Saturday. He later sought rest with vigor, and a horse claimed to be left near the public square was found in front of J A Kinzel’s restaurant after a long search.
New Goshen Minister Named for German M E Church
Rev Henry D Lenz of Stryker Ohio appointed as new pastor of the German Methodist Episcopal church in Goshen. Former pastor Rev C Boecklin assigned to a Toledo charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Lenz
Stryker, O
M. HE
Goshen
C. Boecklin
Toledo
Arrested Pair May Be Released After Fedder Bros Hold Up
The cases against Tom Rogers and John Daily, arrested for attempting to hold up a clerk at Fedder Bros. on Harrison Street, may not reach the grand jury and the pair could be released from county jail. They claimed ties to the old Lake Shore gang and vowed retaliation, with Mr Vedder arriving on the scene at a crucial moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Rogers
John Daily
Mhail
Fedder Bros
Harrison Street
Vedder
Old Lake Shore
Signs and Signals of a Political Era in Indianapolis
A collection of wry moral judgments from Indianapolis Independence linking everyday missteps to consequences. It links sleep, attire, and safety mishaps to fate and public life, warning readers of character through humorous proverbs and social commentary.
Newspaper Man W. C. B. Harrison Enters Law Practice
Hon W C B Harrison popular newspaper figure leaves journalism for law study at E A Dausman’s county office. He will read law and run a real estate business while peers express regret yet expect continued vigor and notable effort in his new path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. B. Harrison
E. A. Dausman
Harrison
Edgar Blake Receives Paymaster Check
Edgar Blake received a $182.75 check from United States Paymaster Charles H. Whipple of Chicago. Blake served a year in the Philippines and is reported to be feeling better today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Blake
United States
Charles H. Whipple
Chicago
Blake
Philippines
Many Divorces Granted in Wednesday Court Session
The report notes multiple divorces approved on Wednesday October 3 with several individuals granted freedom through judicial decree.
Divorce Day Litigants Dominate Grand Jury Session
Court convened with many attorneys as divorce petitions dominated the docket. Cora Kryder was granted a divorce from Elmer Kryder for cruel treatment. Ella Christman won a divorce from Frank Christman with $300 alimony. David Nold divorced Nora Nold for abandonment. George Whettan obtained a divorce from Maude Whettan for adultery and abandonment. he is related to a General Whettan serving in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover
Cora A. Kryder
Elmer J. Kryder
Ella May Christman
Frank W. Christman
Perry Turner
David Nold
Nora Nold
Oscar Jay
George C. Whettan
Maude Whettan
General Whettan
Philippines
Grand jury debate and police at county seat
The grand jury arouses concern with fears it will act or fail. A large police presence at the county seat reveals information on crimes of commission and omission in the region. Fred Warner remains defiant saying she cannot exist without his defendant status amid grand jury scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warner
Fred
County Treasurer I O Wood reports cash for September
I O Wood County Treasurer reports receipts totaling 14 474 45 for month ending September 30 with on hand balances and disbursements. Receipts include current and delinquent taxes county revenue damages liquor licenses and interest while warrants redeemed road receipts and various school and principal interest items. Balance on hand 8923 07. deposits split among state and national banks and local depositories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. O. Wood
State Bank
City National
Salem Bank
First National
St. Joseph Valley
Multiple Venue Shifts in Replevin suit over cow
Samuel K. Cauffman sued Al Wilhelm to recover a cow. The case started in Justice Bliss court, moved to Justice Nolan, and yesterday was sent to Justice Sanders with trial date not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel K. Cauffman
al. Wilhelm
Justice Bliss
Justice Nolan
Sanders
London Police Aids in Tracking Goshen Boy Harry Watters
Sheriff Elliott receives a letter from London police stating cooperation to aid in capturing Harry Watters the Goshen boy who stole 400 dollars from Howard Hopkins. London authorities promise to assist as far as they can in the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Police
Sheriff Elliott
London
England
Harry Watters
Howard Hopkins
Dunbar to Testify Before Grand Jury in Flour Theft Case
Sergeant Dunbar traveled to Goshen this morning to testify before the grand jury regarding Ora Wigham a Lake Shore brakeman charged with stealing flour from a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
Goshen
Ora Wigham
Lake Shore
Suspended Sentence For Goshen Theft Case
Charles Rigney, a Goshen man and Ariel Cycle employee, pleaded guilty to stealing factory articles and received a suspended sentence from Judge Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rigney
Goshen
Ariel Cycle
Wilson
Engineer Barrows Rebounds After West Bend Fall
Engineer Barrows, injured Monday west of South Bend by a fall from his engine, is resting well and tolerating the pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barrows
Engineer Barrows
South Bend
Osborne Divorce Granted
Mary Osborne was granted a divorce from David Osborne yesterday afternoon on grounds of habitual drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Mary Osborne
David Osborne
Fobes Pleads Guilty In Elkhart Circuit Court
Emil Fobes of Elkhart pled guilty to petit larceny in circuit court before Judge Wilson. He was remanded to jail to await sentencing after further evidence. Fobes had been accused of stealing a bicycle from Reddie Strong and may be sent to reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Fobes
Elkhart
Wilson
Fobes
Reddie Strong
Reform School
Woman Dislocates Shoulder When Rig Upsets In Accident
Mrs Solomon Thornton driving north of the city was thrown from the carriage when a frightened horse upset the rig. Her shoulder dislocated and a young lady riding with her suffered painful bruises but was not seriously hurt. They reached a friend's home where Dr Bower was summoned.
Quail Killing Prompting Move to Enforce Law
A strong complaint notes sportsmen have begun killing quail early and warns of possible prosecutions. The law offers a $10 reward for information and conviction. Quail may be hunted only from November 10 to January 1, a two month window. Law observance should prevent prosecutions.
Diphtheria Claim First Mishawaka Death Of Year
Ray Hardy ten died from diphtheria at Mishawaka on Sunday. The funeral was held Monday after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Ray Hardy
Four Men Arrested for Fish Law Violations at Goshen
Game Warden James Gowing and Marshal Self nab four violators near Waterford after a night pursuit. A spear strike against the boat failed to damage it. The four men Ferris Wallace William Culp Valentine Schrock and Calvin Schrock faced Squire Farrell and paid $24 each in fines and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gowing
Goshen
Marshal Self
Waterford
Self
Squire Farrell
Ferris Wallace
William Culp
Valentine Schrock
Calvin
Valued Relic: Tar Pot From Forefathers’ Wagon
M Stearner of South Main street cherishes a 125 year old relic once hung under wagons for grease. The solid wood tar pot has a cord handle and a cover, and was passed down as a family keepsake from earlier journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Stearner
South Main Street
Milford Contract Secured for Steam Heating Plant
Maloney & Collins today closed a desirable contract at Milford to furnish the steam heating plant for C. A. Sparklin's three brick business buildings. The side by side structures sit on a single site, two of which are new this season, and work will start as soon as materials arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Maloney & Collins
C. A. Sparklin
Fred Warner Acquitted After Bristol Trial
Fred Warner, known for causing constable Case trouble, was acquitted at Bristol yesterday evening on charges of threatening to damage his wife's face. He promptly went fishing after the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warner
Will
Bristol
Fred
Garver Survives After Lake Shore Collision Near Yellow Creek
Chauncey Garver was struck by a Lake Shore Limited train near Yellow Creek and hurled seventy five feet. He survived and is recovering at home near Dunlaps with daily improvements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Garver
Yellow Creek
Dunlaps
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mary Howenstine
Hattie
Dustman
Bellefontaine Bridge Company
Toledo Bridge Company
Assilon Bridge Company
John Hygerna
Wakarusa
Bad Man
the Grand Jury
Noah W. Culp
John A. Witmer
Replevin
Justice Smeltzer
Wa- Karusa
Indianapolis
Grand Jury’s
Reddy Strong
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