Divorce Granted After Alimony Settlement in McDowell Case
The court approved a divorce between Amelia McDowell, 71, and William McDowell, 78, after counsel agreement over alimony. William pays 2700 dollars alimony and 250 dollars in attorney fees. the plaintiffs’ cruelty allegations were not proven. Judge Ferrall noted the parties’ irreproachable characters and set long terms of support based on estate value and life expectancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia McDowell
William McDowell
Ferrarl
Ferrall
McDowell
Ferry L. Turner
William Hani
Ron
Middlebury
Name Change and Guardianship Notices in Indiana Court
An order grants attorney James S. Dodge a motion to change the Elkhart Gum Co. name to Fulton Market. Deahl & Deahl file a petition for guardianship for James A. Heaton who is unsound, receiving a 36 dollar monthly pension and unable to manage his estate. John F. Scott et al. oppose Goshen School City in a case to be appealed to the supreme court, with plans for spring building work if the school board wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Dodge
Elkhart Gum Co
Fulton
Circuit Court
Deahl & Deahl
James A. Heaton
Heaton
John F. Scott
Goshen
Supreme Court
School Board
Divorces Granted by Circuit Court Today
Anneta M Robinson was granted a divorce from George Robinson on abandonment and lack of support. Amanda P Walcott was granted a divorce from Charles Walcott on abandonment. Both party residents of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Anneta M. Robinson
George Robinson
Amanda P. Walcott
Charles Walcott
Goshen
Real Estate Transfers from Elkhart and Goshen Directors
Albert H. Yoder and wife sell a lot in Wolfe's Sunnyside Elkhart to Elias E. Church and wife for 1300 dollars. Mary E. Burkett and husband transfer to George W. Gardner a lot in Mayfield's second addition Goshen for 2000 dollars. Louisa Stover and husband sell two lots in Fieldhouse's second addition Elkhart to Chas E Paxson for 1000 dollars. Mary C Brown and husband sell to Chas E Paxson a lot in Fieldhouse's second addition Elkhart for 2000 dollars. Charles C Bailey and wife transfer to Jesse Sellers and wife a lot in Wolfe's third addition Goshen for 200 dollars. Magdalena Ritter to Ella C Bowman a lot in Hall's second addition Elkhart for 500 dollars. Jesse B Kulp and wife sell 2.5 acres in Concord township to Melvin Kulp for 20 dollars. Andrew J Garrison and wife to pig Pagan 1 acre in Elkhart township for 2 dollars. Henry D Wilson and wife sell a lot in original plat Goshen to Harry C Wilson and wife for 4500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Yoder
Elias E. Church
Wolfe
Sunnyside
Elkhart
Mary E. Burkett
George W. Gardner
Mayfield
Goshen
Louisa Stover
Chas
E. Paxson
Fieldhouse
Mary C Brown
Chas. E. Paxson
Hikhart
Charles C. Bailey
Jesse Sellers
Magdalena Ritter
Ella C. Bowman
Hall
Eilkhart
Jesse B. Kulp
Melvin Kulp
Concord
Andrew J. Garrison
Pig Pagan
Henry D. Wilson
Harry C. Wilson
Treasurer's Monthly Report for September 1902
The Elkhart county treasurer submits a financial recap for September 1902 detailing cash transactions. On hand at month start 6643.72. current taxes 467.76. delinquent taxes 2088.83. county revenue 969.40. liquor license and interest allocations appear but are partially illegible in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Tates
Eoeelne
Cong
Uni
Endow
Treasurer's report Elkhart County October 1902
Redemption disbursements total 670.00 and warrants redeemed 8,544.23 with food receipts 46. Advancement to State 2,200.00. Bank balances include State Bank 64.41 City National 5,658.13 Salem Bank 65.84 Farmers and Traders 6.93 in office 65.58. Balance on hand 860.39 totaling 16,609.08. Filed October 1, 1902. J. O. Wood, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ee
Caeeenee
Sede Ee
State
de Seana
City National
Salem Bank
Death of David Eddleman in Elk Hart County
David Eddleman aged 84 died yesterday afternoon from heart trouble after moving to the city last spring. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 11:30 from the Baptist church, with friends gathering at the family home on Gladstone avenue and Center street at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Eddleman
Elkhart County
Baptist Church
Gladstone Avenue
Center Street
Boy Injured by Milk Wagon Wheel in Midbury Street Incident
Evan Rice, visiting from Kansas with his father J M Rice and grandfather George Rice, was caught by a milk wagon wheel on Toshen Avenue and Middlebury Street. His left leg was mangled up to the hip, with a broken femur. Amputation may be required. the injury could prove fatal. Dr Short treated the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Rice
J. M. Rice
Kansas
George Rice
Toshen Avenue
Middlebury Street
Samuel Powe
Fullmer Commits Suicide After Crop Failures
John Fullmer a farmer six miles south of the city died yesterday afternoon from self-inflicted wounds. He acted amid personal crisis over crop failures due to heavy summer rains. Coroner Eisenbeiss ruled death by own action. Fullmer leaves two sons. his wife died eleven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fullmer
Eisenbeiss
Fullmer
The St Louis Bribery Case in Open Court
Ex Councilman Frederick Athoff testified in St Louis that Robert Snyder offered 50 000 then 100 000 for his vote on the traction bill. Athoff kept the 50 000 package, voted for passage, later returned it, and Snyder paid 5 000 after Athoff signed a denial of bribery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Frederick Athoff
Robert Snyder
Snyder
Uthoff
Athoff
Council
Roosevelt Meets Officials Over Mining Conference
Washington report says Secretary Root Senator Quay and Secretary Wilson met with President Roosevelt to discuss the mining conference. The president spent much of the day studying the strike situation and reviewing Labor Commissioner Wrights reports. His leg condition is unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Root
Quay
Agriculture
Wilson
Roosevelt
Wright
Roosevelt invites Pennsylvania governor to coal conference
New York October 2. It is reported President Roosevelt has invited Gov. Stone of Pennsylvania to attend a conference with the anthracite coal presidents and Mitchell tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Stone
New York
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Mitchell Toorrow
Strikers and soldiers clash at Ontario & Western depot
In Scranton on Oct 2 strikers and soldiers clashed after stones were thrown at soldiers. The soldiers fired two volleys but no injuries were reported though one soldier was hurt. Separately, another group fired on soldiers and a man was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Ontario & Western
Non-Union Miner Murdered in Scranton Streets
In Scranton on October 2 John Mullen a non union miner was killed by attackers believed to be strikers after he was clubbed or knocked unconscious then placed on a street car track and run over by a trolley car for a brutal death the motive appears linked to labor strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
John Mullen
Strikers Attack Washery Sparks Troop Deployment
A mob of strikers attacked the Sterling washery in Wilkesbarre early today and routed deputies. Troops restored order after eleven ring leaders were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washery
Wilkesbarre
Sterling Washery
Macedonians Take Mitrovitza and Fight at Radovis
From Vienna dated Oct 2 four thousand Macedonians captured the key town of Mitrovitza in Serbia and wiped out the garrison. At Radovis the Macedonian losses reached 150 killed while Turkish losses were 20 killed and 58 wounded in the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedoniansee
Vienna
Mitrovitza
Servia
Radovis
Wireless Telegraph Triumph Rumor in Sydney Report
A fragment from Sydney New South Wales dated October 2 reports a rumor that wireless telegraphy communication has been established between Cornwall England. a message was received indicating a successful link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
N.S
Cornwall
England
City Man Reunites With Long-Lost Mother After Kidnap Saga
Frank C. Getchell, now head of Western & Southern Insurance interests in this city, discovers his mother alive after a baby kidnapping. The pair, once separated in the South, meet on a rail platform and begin living together, ending years of searching and mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Getchell
Frank C. Getchell
Western & Southern Insurance Company
Mr. Getchell
South Bend
Cleveland
Plattville
Ill
Alabama
South
Getchell
Bean
Weir to Leave Elkhart for Hibbert Printing Co South Bend
Mr Walter F Weir longtime Truth office worker and business manager departs Elkhart tomorrow to assume managerial duties with Hibbert Printing Co in South Bend He and Mrs Weir made many friends here before moving from Hillsdale Michigan Weir described as bright and capable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Weir
Truth Office
South Bend
Hibberd Printing Co
Weir
Elkhart
Hillsdale
Mich
Wood Prices Jump to 3 a Cord in Fuel Shortage
The latest fuel development reports wood priced at 3 dollars per cord as demand climbs for immediate needs. Some dealers with earlier buys are still asking 2.75 dollars, but overall supply is tight and 3 dollars may become the prevailing rate.
Neely vs Neely Divorce Case Defendant Defaults
In the divorce case Della M Nee ly versus Harvey W Neely the defendant failed to respond or appear, resulting in a default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della
Harvey
W. Neely
Coal Strike Shuts Alabama mines in Birmingham Area
Alabama workers strike over Tennessee Coal and Iron Company policy. Birmingham residents report stoppages at local mines and halted shipments amid labor action starting October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal
Vee Company
Workers Affected As Other Firms Hire Similar Labor
A fragment notes that about 2,500 men are employed and that other firms employing the same number may be affected. The text implies broad impact on employment patterns without detailing locations or industries.
Real Estate Transfers In Elkhart Goshen Middlebury
A list of property transfers showing buyers and sellers in Elkhart Goshen and Middlebury township with prices from 300 to 1000 dollars. Notable deals include William Warlick to Frederick Freed in Elkhart and Geo. Carr to J W Fieldhouse in Elkhart at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warlick
Frederick’ N. Freed
Elkhart
Charles. J. Garvin
S. FP. Spohn
Goshen
B. C. Jessup
John W. Fieldhouse
Geo. Carr
J.W. Fieldhouse
A. R. Beardsley
B. C. Aetur
Mercer
Frank Brussler
Geo. A. Bohn
Michael Krueger
H. L. Simonton
Middlebury Township
H. K. Krueger
F. W. Miller
J. L. Botteroff
H. C. Dodge
Julia A. Avery
Divorce Granted to Mrs Clara Nelson Hall in Elkhart
A decree of divorce was granted to Mrs Clara Nelson Hall of Elkhart yesterday by Judge Ferrall against Ridward E Hall on grounds of non support. The couple married December 20 1894. Plaintiff was represented by D L Bailey of Louisville Kentucky and restored to her maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Nelson Hall
Elkhart
Ferrall
Ridward E. Hall
D. L. Bailey
Louisvile, Ky
Six Men Die in Baltimore and Ohio Wreck Near Cornwallis
Parkersburg West Virginia October 3 six men were killed in a collision in a tunnel about a mile east of Cornwallis when two freight trains running at full speed collided due to a misunderstanding of orders. The dead include Engineer Fred Pierce Brakeman John Miller Brakeman James Hannagan W Goosman a learner Fritz Buchman and a Milwaukee tramp. Two trainmen were badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Cornwallis
Fred Pierce
John Miller
James Hannagan
W. Goosman
Fritz Buchman
Milwaukee
Army escorts rush to greet 400000 Grand Army encampment
The latest railroad estimates predict not less than 400000 visitors for the Grand Army encampment in Washington next week. About 7000 regular army enlisted men have been ordered to serve as an escort for the veterans parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R
Washington
Grand Army
Moore elected president at republican league club meeting
J Hampton Moore of Philadelphia was chosen president at the republican league club convention. Secretary E W Weeks of Iowa was reelected. The committee report endorsing the party tariff policy was adopted without debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Sesson
Republican League Club
E. W. Weeks
Iowa
Engineer and Fireman Killed in Freight Collision
Washington report states that two freights on the Richmond and Potomac collided in the morning rear end, killing Engineer J. S. Perdue and Fireman Edward Keyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richmond & Potomac
J. S. Perdue
Edward Keyes
Earthquake Strikes Terni. No Casualties Reported
An earthquake shock was felt in Terni, about 50 miles from Rome, last night. No casualties were reported.
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Italy
Rome
Terni
Here
Kauffman Brothers Move to Dowie's Zion City
John B. Kauffman and his brother Daniel decide to relocate from Goshen to Dowie's Zion city to join Dowie's real estate office in a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ¥. B. Kauffman
Daniel Kauffman
Goshen
Dowie
Zion City
Last Underground Station in Indiana Revealed
Oct 6 report locates Indiana’s final underground railroad station in Wabash County under a Payne farm house four miles south of the city. Charles Fiock and family occupy the site, a fifteen foot square room with a concealed trap door. The subterranean hideout sheltered hundreds of fugitive slaves en route to Canada, with minimal ventilation and a single entry.
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Wabash
Ind
Underground Railroad
Indiana
Payne
Charles Fiick
Canada
Runa
Truth canvass exposes Republican reader habits in Osolo Township
A countywide survey shows the Truth newspaper outselling the Review among Republicans in Osolo Township. A canvasser reports most GOP voters read the Truth, while Boss Brown allegedly insults the messenger and loses influence. The effort expands to Elkhart County to gauge voter reading preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Elkhart County
Brown
Eph Bird
Osolo Township
Skinner
Bird
Owell Brown
Neiidig
Goshen
Neidig
Circuit Court Trials Set for September Term
In circuit court Judge Ferrar assigns civil cases for the second and third weeks of the September term. Scheduled trials include State v Karasch and others for appeals, larceny, rape, assault and battery, notes, contracts, and receiverships with parties such as Chicago Trust Co, Ekwart National Bank, Western Union Telegraph Co, and Mary A Swan among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Ferrar
Frank Karasch
State
Amy Fausch
Israel It’. Smith
John Walters
Lew Miller
Huntsberger
Clara Sheaf
Silas Beerup
Pahud F. Thompon
State vs Heiselman Case Delayed by Current Imprisonment
The case of the state against Bert Heiselman charged with grand larceny was not set because the defendant is currently serving a sentence in an Iowa jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Heiselman
Waltz divorce case dismissed for want of prosecution
Grace A. Waltz sued Richard J. Waltz for divorce but the case was dismissed for want of prosecution with the plaintiff ordered to pay all costs. The matter had been pending for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace A. Waltz
Richard J. Waltz
Lew Miller to be Represented by James S. Dodge in Larceny Trial
Lew Miller, charged with larceny and confined in the county jail, will be represented by James S. Dodge, a poor attorney, whose client’s trial is scheduled for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Miller
James S. Dodge
Moore vs Baltimore & Ohio railroad settled for costs
The case of Wilson Moore against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company for damages has been settled with Moore paid costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Moore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Plain, T’ff
Wyland Divorce Granted In Elkhart Custody Granted
Reicho Wyland was granted a divorce from Van Preston Wyland and given custody of their son Edward M. Wyland. The complaint alleges cruel and inhuman treatment. The parties reside in Elkhart. Wm Huntsberger convicted of forging a $2 check in Elkhart, fined $1 and sentenced to ten days at the Elkhart stone yard. he has already served 36 days in county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reicho Wyland
van Preston Wyland
Edward M. Wyland
Elkhart
Wm. Huntsberger
Little Jack Farrell Secures Increase With St Louis
The player earns a $600 raise for next season totaling $3,000. Jack deserves the payoff after a strong season with St Louis, while Beaity Washington reportedly lost him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Farrell
St. Louis
Beaity
Washington
Bed Blankets at Deep Discounts Across Sizes and Colors
Local store advertises cotton bed blankets in 10 4 small to 12 4 extra heavy with prices from 35 to 165 cents per pair. White gray tan options in multiple weights, plus write blankets and 81x90 inch sheets. Also promotes wool remnants, prints, and a domestic department unmatched for value.
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Court
Wood
Ee Elkhart Co
Soe
Scar
Sva
St. Joseph’s Catholic Orphan Asylum
New Orleans
Henry Barnum
Medina
Mr. Barnum
Hibbard Printing Company
Eugene Compton
Longcliff Asylum
Compton
Virgina Avenue
Walt
Dr. Benham
Garfield Avenue
Robbins
Wabash County
a _ Jouett - Meekin
Fee, Wyman & Co
South Bend, Ind
L. S
M.S
Lake Shore &Mogan Southern
Eill ‘UN
Tand
Pacific Express
Fast Mail
Elk
Chgo
Boston
Lake Shore
Western Express
Aes
Erie
Pittsburg
As. J. Chae
A.J. Smith
L. Gotwalt
J. H. Allison
the Jeweler
South Main Street
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