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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1900
Page
2
A dispute on North Main street ended in a one sided fight between two blacksmiths who are partners. The smaller man was knocked down and badly beaten, then aided home in a dazed state with a broken nose and gash over an eye. The victor wore a bruised hand bandage. No affidavit filed by noon and shop closed. Witnesses did not intervene. A physician attended.
Lakeshore conductor J. White was painfully injured at Pine yesterday while in charge of first 71. He jumped from a moving car, was thrown, and struck his right arm and shoulder. The injury is painful but not serious.
Clerk L A Dennett records a request from Mrs Evlyn Stinchomb of Lake Odessa Michigan seeking help to locate her 28 year old son who is not believed to be a criminal. Deputy Clerk Kinney mailed her a letter head listing all county precinct committeemen. the poll suggests locating him in Elkhart County.
No clue yet in Tuesday night robbery at National Mfg Co Inc about fifty tools were stolen. Most were marked or stamped with owners names. Police have a list and descriptions and are pursuing the case.
The Indiana State Board of Charities promotes Prison Sunday urging Christian ministers to focus on prison reform October 28. It cites reformatory prisons and offers literature on prisons, reform schools, work houses, discharge aid, and crime prevention. requests participation from churches nationwide.
John W. Fieldhouse Frank Sage and Walter Hazleton petition the circuit court to release them from the bond of Charles Dills as trustee of Osolo township.
The Kosciusko circuit court annulled the marriage of Allen Bird of Britton Michigan and Elsia Shireman of Milford Indiana after finding the bride was fourteen at the time of the ceremony in 1900. Bird had obtained a license claiming she was nineteen and fled to Michigan, where the couple eloped. The bride returned home, and Bird fears perjury charges. In a separate note, Officer Pearce and Warren Hill investigated a nighttime burglary with multiple windows and a door found open in the rear of Hill’s store, lacking evidence of entry.
A letter from Lt. George F. Meyer of Battery G 6th Artillery in Iliola Panay Island requests help from women back home. Soldiers in the Philippines seek sympathetic letters to brighten long separations and provide support during service abroad.
State Geologist Blatchley warns northern Indiana residents against draining lakes claiming lakes outweigh potential farmland benefits. He notes shore land may pass to adjacent owners as lakes shallow, urges a law to protect lakes. He found five marl deposits over 200 acres each, marl 10 to 20 feet deep, linked to former lakes. He predicts vast investment and future Portland cement factories from northern Indiana marl beds.
The Allen county commissioners accept a new court house costing 485 thousand 785 dollars and 87 cents. Exclusions include plumbing heating lighting art glass frescoing and power house tunnel. The building is not yet ready for occupancy.
David Werntz and wife transfer to Daniel W. Eshelman a lot in Wakarusa for 1000 dollars. E. C. Bickel and wife transfer to C. J. Dean a lot in Elkhart for 400 dollars. C. F. Molier to Sarah Molier transfer of land in Elkhart for 900 dollars.
Consumer advisory warns to avoid baking powders containing alum sold cheaply with claims of being just as good and cheaper. Alum is a corrosive acid and can injure health when ingested. Royal Baking Powder Co., 100 William St., New York, is cited.
Clara Quimmerhoff four years six months old of Simonton Street died from diphtheria after ice cream fed by ignorant parents despite physician warnings. Death resulted from heart failure after a chill. Funeral held privately at two o'clock.
County Chairman Peter D. Berkey designates S C Hubbell as election commissioner while Chairman Swart and Democratic county central committee designate M M Galentine. County Clerk Dennett will assist. the group will prepare and supervise ballot printing.
Edwardsburg Argus reports Dr. E. B. Criswell narrowly escaped being struck by a Grand Trunk train at the Adamsville crossing. The doctor failed to hear the locomotive as the whistle was not sounded and his horse stood on the track when the train approached.
A man beside a buggy leaped away as a light flashed and his horse bolted toward the barn. The buggy narrowly avoided the oncoming train with the doctor on the far side of the track watching the near-miss unfold. The horse caused no damage to the buggy in the frightful incident.
Edward P. Rockwell and wife sell land in Baugo to St. Joseph and Elkhart Power Co. for 100 dollars. James Carroll sells land in Benton and Baugo to Daniel J. O’Con nor for 6500 dollars. Jacob G. Long and wife transfer land in Concord to Amada Long for 2000 dollars. Anthony Culp ext to S. P. Culp 80 acres in Harrison for 6528 dollars. Eber Darling and wife to Alice Darling land in Concord and lots in Elkhart for 1 dollar. John W. Buzzard to Elizabeth Weaver land in Olive for 900 dollars. Daniel A. Sanders to George F. Swihart land in Elkhart for 200 dollars.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Herbert E. Everett age 24 and Eugenia Osborn age 19 of Elkhart. Also licensed were Ellis Carr age 35 of Toledo and May Hahn age 31 of Goshen.
The Cash Coal Co. has agreed to buy the coal business of Godfrey & Livengood. Godfrey & Livengood will operate under their name until the end of April, after which the Cash Coal Co. will assume full control. The move is surprising to many in a crowded field.
Frank Brumbaugh for the Fontaine Bridge Co. lands a contract to build a Noble County bridge worth 1,115 dollars. This confirms the project and the involved firm as stated in the notice.
Court action in Elkhart with $5,900 school funds at stake. Demarest v Holdemann moves to the Supreme Court after demurrer sustained by Judge Wilson. appeals filed by VanFleet & VanFleet. Other court notes include estate filings, guardianships, divorces, and a forthcoming petit jury.
Fragmentary text discusses a court ruling about a marriage dissolution and stamp considerations. It mentions a husband and party involved and a possible deed or stamp requirement. Details are unclear due to damaged source text.
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