Electric line franchise sought to connect Goshen route
James Lynch of Rothwell Bros says an Indiana Electric Railway line may run from Milford north toward Warsaw and Winona then to Ft Wayne with a branch to Warsaw. A Goshen county franchise decision rests with Elkhart officials while Lynch plans a Goshen meeting after securing rights from Milford to Ft Wayne. The Warsaw Winona franchise was secured last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lynch
Rothwell Bros
St. Louis
Indiana Electric Railway
Milford
Syracuse
Cromwell
Wawasee
Ft. Wayne
Warsaw
Winona
Lynch
New Paris
Elkhart County
Goshen
Nappanee
Plymouth
South Bend
Stonex
Tuesay
County officials delay on electric railway franchise talk
County commissioners postponed Saturday sessions due to severe weather. James Lynch, for James F. Rothwell of St Louis, planned to seek a Goshen to Wahassee franchise to meet the new order allowing future electric railway grants. Rothwell already holds rights in nearby counties up to Elkhart. Officials may act Wednesday on Beardsley avenue arch bridge bids and potentially on the franchise matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lynch
James F. Rothwell
St. Louis
Goshen
Wa‘~wasee
Rothwell
Allen
Whitley
Kosciusko
Elkhart County
Lynch
Beardsley Avenue
Elkhart
Real Estate Transfers and Liens Reported
Seven mortgages five releases three mechanic s liens and transfers of real estate recorded by Recorder Peddycard include J W Fieldhouse to Howard Knevals in Elkhart 500 dollars S D Straw to Norris Feltland in Concord 1000 Coyle to Defreese in Elkhart 500 George Culp Jr to D R Longnecker Olive land 2400 Longnecker to Francis Longnecker Olive 40 acres 1200 Otis J Thompson to Jacob Heasley in Elkhart 1450 Caroline Thomas to J P Heasley Elkhart 350 W B Rogers to W B Donaldson Millersburg 35
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fieldhouse
Howard Knevels
Elkhart
S. D. Straw
Norris EB. Feltland
Concord
Daniel Coyle
George Defreese
George Culp, Jr
D. R. Longnecker
Olive
Francis Longnecker
Otis J. Thompson
Jacob Heasley
Caroline Thomas
J. P. Heasley
W. B. Rogers
W. B Donaldson
Millersburg
Ex-Governor Hubbell billed in California as Indiana governor
It is learned that during the late presidential campaign ex-State Senator O Z Hubbell formerly of this city was billed in California as Ex-Governor Hubbell of Indiana. The practice appeared in many towns. Hubbell held a notable role in Republican circles here before moving west, though records show he was never elected governor. His state senate career ended amid public fatigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Z Hubbell
California
Hubbell
Indiana
State Senate
Wanamaker Struck In Mishawaka Hotel Scuffle
Mishawaka report says Frank Wanamaker, a stranger, was arrested by City Marshal Needham at Hotel Milburn after arriving drunk and demanding to see his wife. Clerk William Haselback refused his request amid threats, prompting a violent attack before Wanamaker was subdued and charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
South Bend
William Haselback
Needham
Wanamaker
Warren’ C
Bend
Indorse
An. S
Smooth traveler Wanamaker duped in Mishawaka check scheme
A man identified as Wanamaker visited Mishawaka on Sept 27, rented rooms for him and his wife, and drew a $25 bank draft payable to himself but indorsed by others. He attempted to cash it in Mishawaka and South Bend, prompting attachment actions and a judgment for the plaintiff. He is linked to similar Goshen and Elkhart schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Milburn Hotel
Wanamaker
First National Bank
Victor E. Westberg
Great Falls
Mont
South Bend
Bird Bickford
Sheridan
Ireland
Chicago
Goshen
Elkhart
A Smooth Scheme Exposed by South Bend Ladies
A letter from Chicago dated October 11 1901 targets South Bend women with a mass marketing scheme selling personalized song dedications. The correspondence quotes an offer for copies of a song titled Keep It From My Mother at escalating prices and invites recipients to order through The Pioneer Music Co. based in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Chicago
Ill
Ind
The
Pioneer Music Co
North Clark Street
New Paris News Under New Editor Begins Today
New Paris starts a fresh era with C. Carter of Cromwell taking charge of the first issue. The town anticipates progress with an electric line, a grain elevator by Fisher Bros, and a renewed civic spirit. A prior proprietor died tragically at the press while working to support his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris News
C. Carter
Cromwell
Carter
New Paris
Fisher Bros
Innocent Man in Penitentiary in Michigan City Case
South Bend man Lewis Jaquith serving life in Michigan City prison is declared innocent of Patrolman Samuel Cooper’s murder according to a confession letter. James Braddie claims truth, naming partner Jack Reddie and friend Sue Jakwith in the letter obtained by The Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Jaquith
South Bend
Michigan City
Samuel Cooper
James Braddie
the Tribune
Braddie
Cooper
Jack Reddie
Sue Jakwith
Ambulance to Transport Mrs. Elliott from Middlebury to Elkhart
The Stephens and Son ambulance traveled to Middlebury today to take Mrs. Elliott to Elkhart after an earlier accident there that left her with a broken leg. She had been staying with her daughter in Middlebury and was moved this afternoon to the home of Mrs. William Ecker on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens & Son Ambulance
Middlebury
Elkhart
Elliott
William Ecker
Ecker
South Main Street
Strawberries Brought In From Sailor By G W Shaffer
G W Shaffer of Sailor Michigan left at Truth office this morning a half dozen good sized half ripe strawberries and said with warm sunshine he could secure several crates of ripe berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Shaffer
Sailor, Mich
Truth
Watch recovered in Toledo tied to Graham woman in Hulwick murder
Sheriff reports the coroner has recovered a Graham woman’s watch from the body of Rufus Hulwick found at the murder scene in Toledo. Elliott confirms receipt of the timepiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Toledo
Graham
Rufus Hulwick
Marriage Licenses Granted to Berkey and Cripe
A marriage license was granted to Charles M. Berkey aged 22 of Goshen and Clara Etta Cripe aged 20 of Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Berkey
Goshen
Clara Etta Cripe
Middlebury
Pocket-picking arrests in Rockville involve two Ohio men
Frankfort resident John F. Kelley and Spring Valley native Charles Dunn were arrested in Frankfort on pocket-picking charges. Kelley admitted gambling, but both men denied being pick-pockets and disputed the accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
John F. Kelley
Lima
Charles Dunn
Spring Valley
Rockville
Kelley
Despondent Corydon-Jacob Man Takes Own Life
A despondent resident of Scott Township, Corydon Jacob H Brumer, reportedly died by suicide. Authorities indicate he died by self-inflicted means, with the manner described as an act of his own hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Jacob
H. Brumer
Scott Township
Engineer Hovey in ill health after Swanton wreck
Matt Hovey of Goshen now in Toledo reports his brother Engineer Henry Hovey is gravely ill and thought unable to recover after a past wreck at Swanton Ohio two years ago. The incident, linked to a misplaced switch, left him insane and confined to a Toledo hospital for the insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Hovey
Famerly
Goshen
Toledo
Henry Hovey
Engineer Hovey Hovey
Swanton
Ohio
Lake Shore
Swanton, O
Hovey
Death of Col Dennis pioneer of Indiana agriculture
Col William T Dennis died in Richmond Indiana on Monday born 1816 in New York state. He introduced the Empire plow first center draft subsoil plow and the first self caring reaper. He helped organize the Indiana State Board of Agriculture and published the Indiana Farmer. He served in multiple public roles including secretary to the state board and commissioner of fisheries. Mrs Mary F E Swain his daughter is state W R C president. Dennis was known in Elkhart and visited there often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Dennis
William T. Dennis
Richmond
Ind
New York State
D. P. Holloway
Saem
Indiana State Board of Agriculture
Mr. Holloway
Indiana Farmer
John B. Dillon
State Board
Agricultural Division
United States Patent Office
Indiana
Morton
Marrison
United States Agricultural Society
Cincinnati
Hovey
Mary FE. Swain
Dennis
Elkhart
Michigan Buggy Co. Sues Benham for Damages in Illinois Territory
In Elkhart circuit court the Michigan Buggy Co. sues Milton Benham, Charlotte Benham, Lewis F. Case, Samuel G. Wise and the Indiana National Bank for 2772.32. The firm says Benham, hired as traveling salesman and collector for Illinois Iowa Michigan, diverted 2772.32 in notes and cash for his own use and later gave a 2200 note from Harris & Sons Cedar Falls Iowa. The suit asks for judgment for 2772.32 and is supported by attorneys James H. State and Lew W. Vail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Michigan Buggy Co
Milton C. Benham
Charlotte Benham
Lewis F. Case
Samuel G. Wise
Indiana National Bank
Milton Benham
Mr. Benham
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
Benham
Harris & Sons
A Heartless Condition Drives Two Into Union
A coatless man guides a hatless girl through dustless roads in a horseless carriage. They share a joyless ride amid a coinless purse and a meagre meal, while a tobaccoless cigarette glows and a father signals by wireless telegram.
William K Lacey of Niles Indicted in Bank Wrecking Case
William K Lacey of Niles, described as former president of the defunct First National Bank of Niles, was indicted by the grand jury and arraigned in the United States court on charges of being an accomplice of cashier Johnson in wrecking the bank, with difficulties in obtaining bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. K. Lacey
Niles
First
National Bank of
United States
Johnson
Custody of Deputy and Escape Tactics Suppress Jail Bond
Deputy United States Marshal Davis and a prisoner evaded capture by hiding in a secret stopping place. Bondsmen failed to appear as signatures could not be obtained, and the clerk of the court waited late without success. The prisoner remained secreted with the officer in a private house over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Davis
Yacey
Niles
Lacey
Optimistic Weather Report From Local Weather Crank
A Niles Star reader predicted a mild fall and winter from sun crossing the line on September 20 to 22. He cites winds shifting east to south to southwest on the 20th, slight western variation on the 21st, and southerly winds on the 22nd as a long studied sign, urging readers to note the paragraph for comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Divorce Suit Over Gross Cruelty Between Emma Swarm and Henry Swarm
Emma Swarm through Chamberlain & Turner sues for divorce from Henry Swarm near Jimtown alleging August 1877 marriage and October 11 1901 separation after a severe whipping and insults. She seeks custody of four children John 17 Lewis 15 Carrie 12 and Jay 6 and asks for an order restraining sale of his personal property during the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Swarm
Chamberlain & Turner
Henry Swarm
Jimtown
John
Lewis
Carrie
Jay
Bechtel Sues Shank Over Forged Notes in Goshen
In a circuit court trial, Bechtel alleges forgery regarding a $1000 note and $200 loan connected to Louis F. Harley and Josephine Shank. Judge Ferrall lets the case go to the jury, which returns $1,251.33 to Bechtel. The verdict makes Louis F. Shank’s siblings liable for his forged endorsements while a Goshen mail carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David D. Bechtel
Lewis F. Shank
L. W. Vail
Miller & Drake
Dodge & Dodge
Louis F. Harley
Josephine Shank
Bechtel
Hon. C. W. Miller
Dodge
Ferrall
Louis F. Shank
Goshen
Crossing upgrade ends danger at Yellow Creek crossing
Work crews from the Big Four Lake Shore and Indiana Electric Railway relocate the Yellow Creek crossing 300 feet east to reduce accidents on a high banks curve. Past incidents include a fatal Lake Shore collision and serious injuries to J B Garver, with several near misses cited. Attorney Wilbur Stonex led the condemnation and financing, earning praise for resolving a long dangerous site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Creek Crossing
Big Four
Lake Shore
Indiana Electric Railway
Yellow Creek
J. B. Garver
Dunlaps
Lake Shore Limited
Della, Love
Robert McCaffrey
Goshen
Indiana Railway Company
Wilbur Stonex
Stonex
Cottages Looted at Wawasee Lake
Five cottages near Jones Landing at Lake Wawasee were broken into with damaged interiors and at least one pillow stolen from the Butler cottage. H F Kidder inspected the scene. owners include Geo Alderman Edward Kelly Butler and Zimmerman. Extent of losses not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawasee
Lake Wawasee
Jones’ Landing
H. F .Kidder
Mr. Kidder
Geo. F. Alderman
Edward Kelly
Elkhart
Mr. Butler
Benton
Zimmerman
Ligonier
Butler
Myers Family Property Transfers in Clinton and Locke
The records show transfers among the Myers family and others. John Myers to Mary Myers involves 120 acres in Clinton valued at 2333 dollars and 33 cents. John Myers to Chauncey Myers covers 120 acres in Clinton for 4666 dollars and 66 cents. Chauncey Myers to Levi Myers lists 40 acres in Clinton for 2200 dollars. Adam R Hartman to Wm H Shaum records 24 percent acreage in Locke with a 1100 dollar value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Mary Myers
Clinton
Chauncey Myers
Levi Myers
Adam R. Hartman
Wm. H. Shaum
Locke
Indiana Railway buys land for resort near St Joseph
The Indiana Railway Co. has purchased 115 acres along the river seven miles from St. Joseph Michigan. The tract is well timbered and will be turned into a pleasure resort once its proposed electric line is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indiana Railway Co
St. Joseph, Mich
Consul Harris to Arrive in Go Shen This Month
United States consul to Nagasaki B Harris will return to his home in Go shen on the 22nd of the current month, according to dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
B. Harris
United States
Nagasaki
Goshen
Licensed to Wed in Dunlavs and Elkhart Couples
Leander Garver aged 29 of Dun lavs and Minnie Myers aged 24 of Elkhart have been licensed to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Garver
Dunlavs
Minnie Myers
Elkhart
Goshorn Sues Bank Over Investment Dispute
Washington. Dr N J Goshorn sues the People's National Bank to force payment on an investment of 5090 made through ex-Cashier Davis. The bank claims it bears no liability in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
N. J. Goshorn
Davis
People’s National Bank
Valparaiso-Hirjah Adsit Dies at Porter Home
Eighty seven year old Adsit died at his Porter home after a long illness. Survivors include a widow and several children. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Hirjah
Porter
English Aunt Heirship Notice Reaches Adamsville Road
William H. Atkinson of Adamsville road received notice from an English attorney of the death of his wealthy aunt Mrs Engledow of New Castle on the Tyne. He is named an heir but the estate’s size and composition remain unreported. He may travel to England with a brother to pursue his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Atkinson
Adamsville Road
England
Engledow
New Castle
Tyne
Atkinson
Miller estate appoints Nora Miller ad ministratrix
Nora Miller is named ad ministratrix of Willard B. Miller estate and posts a 2500 dollar bond. Lydia A Smith will dated November 23 1897 offered for probate. After debts are paid niece Hattie A Mann inherits the entire estate. Fred Miller serves as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Miller
Willard B. Miller
Lydia A .Smith
J. H. State
Livy. Chamberlain
Hattie A. Mann
Fred Miller
Warsaw Times Reports H. D. Seele and The Horse Venture
In Warsaw, H. D. Seele leads a curious venture featuring a horse. The piece notes local intrigue and seeks details on the odd collaboration and its reception among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
H. D
Seele
the Horse
Elkhart Welcomes New Conservatory and Gardener
This week Elkhart concluded to accept Hon. C G Conn music company’s offer to take charge of the conservatory and act as landscape gardener. Congratulations to Mr Seele on his new position and to Mr Cofiti for securing a worthy appointee noted as a skilled and scientific florist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
C G. Conn
Real Estate Transfers Filed With Recorder Peddycard
A series of mortgage releases and transfers were filed. A. J. Irwin to Mary V. Irwin for a lot in Hikhart at 6375 dollars. B. F. Cripe to Frank Berkey land in Clinton for 325 dollars. J. D. Lechlitner to C. J. Weaver land in Olive for 2250. J. T. Baker to Wm. Brumbaugh lot in Goshen for 100. Hannah Winter to Candace McMasters lot in Goshen for 50. D. S. Stewart to Charles H. Tenny land in Bango for 618. John Baker to Isaac Baker land in Elkhart for 360. Jacob S. Simon to Samuel S. Simons 10 acres in Elkhart for 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peddycard
A. J. Irwin
Mary V. Irwin
Hikhart
B. F. Cripe
Frank Berkey
Clinton
J. D. Lechlitner
C. J. Weaver
Olive
J. T. Baker
Wm. Brumbaugh
Goshen
Hannah Winter
Candace McMasters
D. S. Stewart
Charles H. Tenny
Bango
John Baker
Isaac Baker
Elkhart
Jacob S. Simon
Samuel S. Simons
Northern Indiana Republicans call for fair support at state convention
In Indiana the northern faction pressures for recognition at the next state convention. Charley Miller of Goshen seeks statewide attorney general backing, while factions claim the need for a more even distribution of patronage among leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
DeKalb County
Charley Miller
Goshen
Verdict Reverses Claim Against Simonton Over Slip
The jury found for the defendant in the case of Chas Miller who sought $5,000 after an alleged fall in front of a Simonton building. The sealed verdict was returned last evening after about an hour. The reading this morning confirmed the Verdict for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Miller
Carl Simonton
Unusual case over property sale dispute reaches court
David M. Best sues Harry A. Love for damages claiming interference in a Warsaw house sale. Gunther listed a Lexington avenue property at 1250 dollars with Best to sell for a 40 dollar commission, boosting price to 1290. Love bought for 1250 without Best's involvement. judge to rule after delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Best
Harry A. Love
John L. Brumbaugh
Gunther
Warsaw
Lexington Avenue
D. M. Best
Best
Harry A .Love
Love
Osborne
Nusbaum
Adamsville Community Notes and Visits
Rev Stanley preached a fine sermon Sunday and residents enjoyed church. Mrs Fannie Dishong and baby visit sister Mrs Geary Ross. Fred Warner paints at W Puterbaugh’s in Brownsville. Isaac Benfer moved to the Conley farm northeast of here. Manning Rogers and wife entertained friends over Sunday. Mrs Libbie Klick and Mrs Jennie Redding attended a convention at Edwardsburg Tuesday. Cooney Bay returned home from the west. Mrs Chauncey Krouse recovering after five weeks of illness. Plenty of rain currently. Emery Houtz family visiting Harpertown Michigan. Len Colly and wife returned to visit folks here. both look well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Fannie Dishong
Baby
Geary Ross
Fred Warner
W. Puterbaugh
Emery Houtz
Harpertown
Mich
Len Colly
Accusations and Denials In Goshen Trial Notes
The Goshen Democrat reports on statements by young Peter Alwine to Sheriff Eliott about several boys being examined. Alwine calls Davis a liar and claims Davis confessed to thefts in Canada, while Davis disputes Alwine’s stories and names other boys from Goshen and nearby areas as having involvement. On Taylor and the Kelly grocery robbery and fire, Taylor was questioned as a minor and moved toward Plainfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Democrat
Peter’ Alwine
Eliott
Alwine
Buel Davis
Anderson
Detroit
Windsor
Canada
Davis
Battie Creek
Zollinger
Taylor
Twien
Plainfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michigan Buggy Company
Wm. Atkinson
C. G. Conn’s Florist
Adamsville
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