Blacklist Move Targets Dodge Dausman and Neidig in GOP
The Thirteenth district party boss known as Boss Brown orders Goshen County Chairman Neidig and Goshen Senator Dausman not to be asked to speak. Col James Dodge Jr and Senator Dausman are prominent Republicans in Lakeland County. The move, viewed as petty by some, may affect voter views though the men do not comment. Local land transfers listed include Mary A. Shively to David Hostetler in Nappanee and several properties in Union and Wikhart townships.
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Brown
Republican Party
Neidig
Goshen
James 8. Dodge, Jr
Elkhart
Dausman
Col. Dodge
Senator Dausman
Supreme Court Affirms Preference in Insolvent Debts Ruling
Indiana Supreme Court reverses Elkhart ruling in Reid, Murdock & Co. v Nappanee Canning Co. The court holds that an insolvent debtor may legally prefer creditors by payment or mortgage, even if the preferred claimant is a relative, and that corporations act like individuals in such preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Supreme Court
Elkhart
Reid, Murdock & Co
Chicago
Nappanee Canning Co
Wilson
VanFleet & VanFleet
Supreme Court
Death of a Pioneer of Osolo Township
Mrs. Sarah Kegerreis aged about 80, a pioneer of Osolo Township, died at Fire Chief Charles Sanford's home from paralysis after three strokes in the past year. Born in Reading, Pa, she moved to the area as a child and lived on the family farm near the city. Survived by four sons and two daughters, funeral services are planned for Saturday at Zion Church with interment in Zion Cemetery after a service at the Sanford home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Kegerreis
Osolo Township
Charles Sanford
Kegerreis
Reading
Samuel _ Kegerreis
Mrs. Sanford
David
William
Elkhart
Samuel
Bristol
Hiram
Allegan
Mich
Charles
Oklahoma
Daniel Swinehart
Sanford
Zion Church
Alexander McLaughlin
Goshen
Zion Cemetery
Real Estate Transfers in Osceola and Nearby Towns
Henry Lindamar transfers land in Osceola township to John Rippey for 1200 dollars. Catharine Pontius sells land to George C. Thompson for 200 dollars. Arthur Mackey by heirs conveys Jackson township land to Solomon Mier for 6800 dollars. Samuel Mosiman sells NapyPanee lot to Abraham Garber for 100 dollars. Jeremiah Bechtel transfers Union township land to D L Brumbaugh for 125 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lindamar
John Rippey
Osceola
Catharine Pontius
George C. Thompson
Arthur Mackey
Solomon Mier
Jackson
Samuel Mosiman
Abraham Garber
Napypanee
Jeremiah Bechtel
D. L
Brumbaugh
Union Township
Foreclosure Suit Aims to Clean Up Lien on Monolith Plant
William P. Williams acting as trustee filed in Elkhart court for fore closure of a $1,000,000 trust deed against M. A. Demarest receiver. Bonds sold to Michgan New York Philadelphia and this county. Company assets wiped out by debts after stock sales. Also, Jessie W. Timmis won a divorce from Henry E. Timmis with child custody granted. William Huntsberger convicted of forgery and sentenced to 14 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Williams
United States
Chicago
Monolith Portland Cement Co., Limited
M. A. Demarest
Elkhart
Michigan
Nework City
Philadelphia
This County
James G. Clarkson
Harvie T. Harvey
Bristol
Jessie W. Timmis
Henry E. Timmis
G A R Business Meeting Opens National Encampment
Washington October 9 The first business meeting of the national encampment of the Grand Army opened with a busy schedule for veterans and affiliated groups. Commander Torrance spoke on pensions noting Pension Commissioner Evans resignation followed a pension committee report. He lamented Congress failed to grant special legislation favoring veterans in public service.
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Washington
Grand Army
Woman’s Relief Corps
Roosevelt
Torrance
Evans
Pension Committee
Congress
Prohibitionists Nominate Ticket in Concord Township
Prohibitionists at Concord township convention in the G A R hall nominated Justices of the peace David Keg erreis Henry French and Mr Kulp. Constables Frank S Andrews Jas Martin and William Rice. Advisory Board Wm B Ricker Co A Nusbaum and Isaac Stauffer. Road Supervisors First district Samuel Heininger second district Benjamin Weaver third district Martin B Miller fourth district Jacob Fulmer.
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Concord Township
G. A. R. Hall
David Kegerreis
Henry French
Mr. Kulp
Frank S. Andrews
Jas. Martin
William Rice
Wm. B. Ricker
Co. A. Nusbaum
Isaac Stauffer
Samuel Heininger
Benjamin Weaver
Martin B. Miller
Jacob Fulmer
Criger Injuries Uncertain After Rail Injury
Dr Hoopingarner forwards report to Attorney Killilea in Milwaukee on Lou Criger injuries on a Pennsylvania train. Medical chief says harm to Criger back makes it impossible to determine long term effect on his baseball play.
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Criger
Revered Goshen Pastor Marking Golden Jubilee
The Rev Hervey Logan Vannuys of Goshen reaches fifty years as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. He preached his first sermon in 1852 at age 23, with a brief 1877 Holy Land tour, and has rarely been away from his congregation, now the city’s largest and wealthiest. The Presbyterian synod meets next week to honor this milestone.
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H. L. Vannuys
Goshen
Chicago Record-Herald
Presbyterian Synod
Christian Church
Hervey Logan Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
Holy Land
Smallpox in Mishawaka Shows Steady Recovery
Exceedingly encouraging reports describe Mishawaka patients as convalescing with the majority out of danger. Only two very sick and one critical case remain, with complications noted in the latter. Several homes will be released from quarantine this week as no new cases appear and conditions stay favorable.
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South Bend
Mishawaka
Mrs Growcock Dies in Benton Township At About 70
Mrs George Growcock aged about 70 died of dropsy last Friday at her home in Benton township four miles southeast of Millersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Growcock
Benton Township
Millersburg
Dr. Thom as Eclectric Oil Advertised at Drugstores
A fragment promotes Dr. Thom as Eclectric Oil as a remedy available at druggists. The terse wording suggests a patent medicine appeal with minimal details.
Court drama and county franchise grant mark Elkhart session
In a Friday Daily report, the suit of Pahud F. Thompson vs John R. Micks was dismissed. A heated dispute among Elkhart attorneys nearly sparked jail time for contempt as Judge Ferrall rebuked Dunbar for private talk with a juror. The county commissioners granted a 50 year franchise to Winona Warsaw Elkhart & South Pend Traction Co with a $1000 forfeit and construction deadlines. Also noted are local moves, potato crops, and the marriage of John Stansbury and Dora Bechtel near the Prairie street road.
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Elkhart
Ferrall
Dunbar
South Bend
McKnight Vs. Fetters
Darling
Thompson suit withdrawn amid trial over electric company merger
Fahad F. Thompson sued John R. Ficks and others in a contract case tied to the Home Electric Light Company and its successor, Electric Light Company. The Elkhart firm agreed to assume debts up to a date, but the plaintiff says the new company paid more than the contract allowed and seeks 1500 dollars.
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Fahad F. Thompson
John R. Ficks
Old Home Electric Light Company
Electric Light Company
Home
Elkhart Company
Court Grants Divorce to Ella Hisen Over Cruelty and Adultery
The court granted Ella Hisen a divorce from John Hisen on cruelty and adultery. Ella receives $500 alimony and custody of their three year old daughter Claudine, with $2 weekly child support. Ella resides in Elkhart. John is a Chicago resident.
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Ella Hisen
John Hisen
Claudine
Elkhart
Chicago
Settlement in Freemont Fulkerson vs Ludwig Case
The case was settled and dismissed at the plaintiff’s cost. The plaintiff sought an accounting and judgment of 310000. The complaint alleged that Ludwig, while employed as cashier and collector in a flour mill, appropriated funds not belonging to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freemont Fulkerson
John Ludwig
Lefferts and Newell Get Marriage Licenses in Pittsburg and Elkhart
Marriage licenses issued to Henry G. Lefferts aged 33 of Pittsburg Pa and Nellie Isabelle Newell aged 31 of Elkhart. The bride, a Pittsburg resident, has lived in Elkhart for six weeks.
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Henry G. Lefferts
Pittsburg
Nellie Isabelle Newell
Elkhart
Shelley Sues Spohn Case Began in La Grange Court
The suit of J. M. Shelley against Dr. G. W. Spohn has been vented to the La Grange circuit court on petition of the defendant.
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J. M. Shelley
G. W. Spohn
la Grange
Licenses Granted to Goshen Elkhart and Wakarusa Men
Liquor licenses were granted to O. B. Williamson of Goshen W. J. Yore of Elkhart and Oscar Clay of Wakarusa.
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O. BF. Williamson
Goshen
W. J. Yore
Elkhart
Oscar Clay
Wakarusa
Case of James Mather v Jonathan Mather Dismissed
The case between James Mather and Jonathan Mather is dismissed at the plaintiff’s costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mather
Jonathan Mather
Local social notes and obituaries from Elkhart area
Mrs. Louisa Crull of Elkhart returns home after a visit with niece Mrs Curtis. Alex Curtis and daughter Mrs John Boyer of Mishawaka visit H L Curtis. David Eddieman is buried at the Baptist church. he is Mrs John Richardson's father. Miss Hattie Pierce and Miss Louise Proudfit return from Coldwater Michigan. Ezra Watkins visit with Henson Mangin north of South Bend. Edgar Avery and Barbara Motts wed at the bride's mother's home. Mrs Sarah Bancroft adds an Osceola east addition. Fred Minigar moves from Mishawaka to the Frank Pierce house. H L Curtis, recently ill, shows some improvement. Willis Mangin of Grand Rapids listed.
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Louisa Crull
Elkhart
H .’. Curtis
Alex Curtis
John Boyer
Mishawaka
H. L. Curtis
David Eddieman
The
Baptist Church
John Richardson
Hattie Pierce
Louise Proudfit
Coldwater
Mich
Ezra Watkins
Henson Mangins
South Bend
Edgar Avery
Barbara Motts
Sarah Bancroft
Osceola
Fred Minigar
Frank Pierce
Willis
Mangin
Grand
Rapids
Miss Mina Brady and Ledger Brown Wed at Parsonage
Miss Mina Brady and Ledger Brown were married at the Presbyterian parsonage by Rev. William J. Frazer at 9 o'clock last evening. The couple will reside at 610 South Third Street. The groom was formerly of LaGrange.
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Mina Brady
Mr. Ledger Brown
Presbyterian Parsonage
William J. Frazer
South Third Street
LaGrange
Brown's Order Ignored Amid Boss's Edict in Local Politics
Local reports claim County Chairman Neidig plans to defy Boss Brown by inviting Col. James S. Dodge Jr. and Senator Tausman to speak. The move signals a potential open break with Brown over campaign speaker control in the Thirteenth district.
Senators Work To End Coal Strike In New York
In New York on Oct 10 Senators Platt and Penrose and Governor O Dell continue talks to settle the coal strike. They refuse to reveal pressure tactics or latest progress. An operator quoted in Wall Street cites continued political pressure being ineffective. President Mitchell shows concern as Quay and Penrose depart for Philadelphia. Platt says a settlement decision should come by next Tuesday.
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New York
Platt
Penrose
O'Dell
Wall Street
Mitchell
Quay
Philadelphia
Conference on coal policy adjourned with no decision reached
Coal Presidents Baer and Truesdale met at noon and adjourned at 1 10 until next Tuesday. J Pierpont Morgan declined to discuss attendance or actions, stating it was none of the reporters business and he had not blocked the conference.
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Baer
Truesdale
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan talks with Odell and senators in New York
J Pierpont Morgan met with Governor Odell and Senators Penrose and Guay in New York for more than an hour but released no statement after the discussions.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Odell
Penrose and
Guay
Roosevelt urged to act against United Mine Workers
The Delaware and Hudson Company asked President Roosevelt to move against the United Mine Workers under the Sherman act claiming the union is illegal and conspires to restrain trade across states.
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Roosevelt
New York
Delaware & Hudson Co
United Mine Workers
Reckless hunting blamed for farm damage and recent losses
A family report condemns recent reckless and wanton hunting by groups driving buggies and wagons through fields. Poultry, young cattle, and harvesting grain have suffered, fences broken, rails used for firewood, and farmers vow drastic coordinated action.
Attorneys face off as bondsmen defend self in Elkhart case
In LaGrange circuit court the Demarest versus Holderman suit seeks 5900 from Holderman bondsmen including Lou Vail and Charles Miller. Vail’s county attorney status bars service. Drake handles the county defense while Miller’s interests are handled by Vail. Separate case on Shelley versus Spohn sees a cancer patient witness, prompting a venue change to next week.
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M. A. Demarest
Dlkhart
W. H. Holderman
Elkhart County
Messrs
Charles W. Miller
David W. Neidig
Lou W. Vail
Alfred Lowry
William D. Platter
LaGrange
Hilkhart County
Holderman
Lou Vail
J. S. Drake
Miller
Vail
Mr. Drake
Shelley
Elizabeth Leaders Wins Divorce In Drunkenness Case
Court grants Elizabeth Leaders divorce from Frederick W. Leaders finding drunkenness and cruel treatment. She obtains custody of the children and $2 weekly support. Harmon and Zigler represent the plaintiff. Dederlein divorce case dismissed at plaintiff's cost. both parties are Elkhart residents living together since Tuesday.
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Elizabeth Leaders
Frederick W. Leaders
Harmon & Zigler
Clara N. Dederlein
Charles E. Dederlein
Elkhart
Breach of Promise Suit Settled in Elkhart
Elizabeth Dice sued Nicholas Detling for breach of promise. The suit was settled and dismissed at the defendant's cost. Damages sought were 5000 dollars. Plaintiff was represented by P. L. Turner. defendant by Conley and Frank and Deahl and Deahl. Both parties are well known Elkhart residents.
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Elizabeth Dice
Nicholas Detling
Elkhart
P. L. Turner
Conley & Frank
Deahl & Deahl
Edna Hope Sues Charles Hope for Divorce in Cruelty Grounds
Edna Hope files suit against Charles Hope alleging cruelty and drunkenness as grounds. She seeks custody of their 9 year old son Earl whom she says was driven from the home by his father.
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Edna Hope
Charles Hope
Earl
Fire destroys Kalamazoo home of Goshen man Hattel
News from Goshen reports William Hattel formerly of Goshen had his Kalamazoo residence burn completely after a gas explosion. The blaze caused about 2500 dollars in loss with no insurance, and affected his brothers Jacob and Frank Hattel of Goshen.
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Goshen
Kalamazoo
William Hattel
Jacob
Frank Hattel
Attorney Dunbar Denies Sudden Goshen Exit After Trial
Robert Dunbar of Misha waka says he did not flee Goshen after a trial. He confirms he stayed in Goshen until almost supper time, countering Judge Worrall's reprimand for speaking with a juryman during proceedings.
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Robert Dunbar
Mishawaka
Worrall
Goshen
No Desertions Reported at Shenandoah Strike
No new colonies were opened in this section this morning and there were no desertions from either the strikers or operators in Shenandoah today.
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Shenandoan
Judgment in Merriam vs Yoder Seeks $177 Damages
Frances E. Merriam obtained a formal judgment against Noah Yoder for $177 in the cited case. The ruling confirms the plaintiff’s victory and the amount awarded.
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Frances E. Merriam
Noah Yoder
Farmers of Osolo Township vow to prosecute trespassers
Farmers in Osolo township held a meeting at a farmer’s residence to end trespassing by hunters and unauthorized people. They agreed that all trespassers found on any farmland will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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Osolo
Indiana Presbyterians Synod Opens in Goshen
The annual Indiana Presbyterians synod convenes Monday in Goshen with many ministers already arrived. The gathering honors Dr. Harvey L. Vannuys for 50 years leading the Goshen church.
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Synod of Indiana Presbyterians
Goshen
Harvey L. Vannuys
Goshen Church
What Shall We Have For Dessert This Day
A family friendly prompt extols Jell-O as a quick no bake dessert. It claims two minutes preparation with hot water and cooling time. It lists flavors Lemon orange raspberry and strawberry and notes price around 10 cents at grocers.
Elkhart County Treasurer Salary Reform Proposal
A 1902 letter and campaign pledge discuss lowering the county treasurer salary and turning over $1000 of pay plus all interest on public funds to the county. Editor Daniel McDonald endorses the idea, citing Marshall County treasurer Wm. O Keefe and past interest figures to support broader adoption.
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Samuel Hoke
Hoke
Elkhart
MacDonald
Plymouth
Beane
Goshen Democrat
Ind
Indiana
Wm. O’keefe
Marshall County
Elkhart County
Daniel McDonald
Property transfers listed for Elkhart and surrounding areas
A series of land and lot transfers are recorded. Daniel J. Schumaker sells property in Nappanee for 700 dollars to Harvey H. Upson. Fremont Thomas transfers land in Hikhart to Amos Hunt for 1,200 dollars. Oliver Eddleman and others sell land in Bango township to Edward Preuates for 800 dollars. W. H. Shellenberger conveys land in York township to Jacob Taft for 250 dollars. E Kreps sells a lot in Elkhart to Sylvester Hirshman for 150 dollars. Wm. A. McKinney transfers a lot in Elkhart to John M. Emmitt for 1,200 dollars. August Stocher sells two lots in Elkhart to Wm. A. McKinney for 2,200 dollars.
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Daniel J. Schumaker
Harvey H. Upson
Nappanee
Fremont Thomas
Amos Hunt
Hikhart
Oliver Eddleman Et al
Edward
Elkhart
August Stocher
Wm. A. McKinney
Mrs McCleary Left Big Estate Probate Filed
Will of Mary E. McCleary of Elkhart named executors Matilda Weimer of Arkansas and Jane McElroy of Kansas with the mother to hold all funds for life. Edith Marie Weimer, niece, receives the residue after the mother’s death and 1000 shares of Elk Mountain Mining stock. Real estate goes to Matilda Weimer and Edith Marie Weimer inherits remaining shares after care provisions.
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Elk Mountain Mining & Milling Co
Encampment
Wyoming
Matilda Weimer
Edith Marie Weimer
Jane McHiroy
Train Robbery Hit Westbound Burlington Near Lincoln
Three masked robbers halted the west bound Burlington passenger train five miles from Lincoln Nebraska. They dynamited the express car safe and robbed it of an unknown amount before fleeing. A posse pursues them as the crew aided by the robbers forced control of the train car. The advance of the hold up caused terror to passengers. Adams Express Co says the robbers obtained 1500 dollars.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Gurlington
Adams Eexpress Co
Dr Wood's Syrup Promoted For Coughs In Warning Ad
A vintage medical notice urges use of Dr Wood's Syrup for coughs before it is too late. The ad warns of a deadly outcome if a cold is left untreated and claims the product helps lungs.
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Dr. Wood
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Mary Ae "Shively
David. E. Hostettler
Melvin
William Smith
Daniel J. Pippinger
James _ L. Beam
Caroline Rector
Emma A. Stuckman
James C. Hughes
Paul Hepler
Melvin J. Brumbaugh
Verney Wysong
Emile Fischer
Alman A. Mead
Wikhart Township
Willard W. Sterling
Eliza S. Hubbard
Wikhart
Monolith Portland Ce
Ment Company
William Huntsberger
Thomas
Attorney Dunbar
South Bend and Elkhart
Pahud F. Thompson
John R. Micks
John ‘Daugherty
Warren Ellers
George Watkins
Kansas
John Stansbury
Dora Bechtel
Mary Bechtel
Prairie Street
Krider
German Baptist Brethren Church
Alice Witmer
Daus
Col
James S. Dodge Jr
Senator Tausman
Charley Miller
S. Drake
County
Couny
Lic Funds
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