Benham Livery Barn Sold to Goshen Firm
Cash Benham sold his interest in the Benham livery barn on East Lexington Avenue with all contents to S. G. Wise and Ford Case of Goshen. The new proprietors took possession, Benham to remain briefly. Benham plans a move to Memphis for health reasons. the barn, recently upgraded, should remain a city asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cash Benham
Benham
East Lexington Avenue
S. G. Wise
Ford Case
Goshen
Bilkhart
Case Buggy Company
Mr. Benham
Memphis
Tenn
Rail Pass System Changes Likely for Next Year
A railroad rumor says early next year the pass system will end. Lake Shore employees and officials could not receive passes on non Lake Shore lines, and foreign road officials would lose passes on the Lake Shore. Elkhart residents would be little affected. It is claimed that even presidents would be blocked from foreign passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Lake Shore Company
Elkhart
Hagadone Divorce Case Seeks Custody and Alimony
Mary E Hagadone of this city sues William C Hagadone for divorce alleging attempts on her life. Married in 1888 they separated this year. She seeks custody of their son plus 500 dollars alimony and 100 dollars yearly for the boy’s support. The case promises sensational features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary BE. Hagadone
William C. Hagadone
Deaths at Goshen Chronicle Two Typhoid Fatalities
Vernon Boyd aged 25 died at Goshen last evening of typhoid fever. Willard C. Miller aged 38 died at 5 30 last evening at his Goshen home of typhoid fever. Miller was a Goshen attorney and superintendent of the Wakarusa schools. He leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Vernon Boyd
Willard C. Miller
Miller
Real Estate Transfers Filed With Recorder Peddycard
Real estate transfers list seven mortgages sixteen releases two mechanic s liens and multiple transfers with amounts and buyers including Clark Homoeopathic Hospital to William Herrick Elkhart lot 250 James Rummel to Monroe W Culp Jot Wakarusa 125 Dora Levy to John W Fieldhouse Elkhart 3001 Clark Hospital to Fieldhouse Elkhart 250 Thomas Prickett to Moses Hostetter Locke 400 acres 3000 Helen Camp to J D Mather York 140 acres 3500 Mary Durant to W Y Alwine Elkhart 100 A F Lambert commissioner to B F Deahl Goshen 650 John Harter to Jacob Zabner Olive 40 acres 1950 Samuel Ulery to F M Neff Union 33 acres 275 Harry Fidler to B F Lutes Elkhart 400 J J Baker to George Teagarden Elkhart 1 J J Baker to Ira Teagarden Elkhart 300
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Homoeopathic Hospital
William Herrick
Elkhart
J. C. Rummel
Monroe W. Culp
Wakarusa
Dora Levy
John W. Fieldhouse
Clark Homoeopathic. Hospital
J. W. Fieldhouse
Thomas Prickett
Moses M. Hostetter
Dodge Defeated in Dodge v Mrs Congdon Suit
Henry Clay Dodge Elkhart lawyer faced a harsh circuit court rebuke as the jury returned a verdict for Mrs Congdon in the possession case after lengthy arguments by P L Turner and Lou W Vail. The aged claimant, about 70, visited Turner's home seeking sympathy after her eviction threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Henry Clay Dodge
Elkhart
Dodge
Congdon
P. L. Turner
Conn instruments win Pan American medals and praise
Mr Conn received telegram notice that four Conn instruments earned two gold and two silver medals plus the highest honorable mention at the Pan American exposition. Sousa’s band and many famed musicians use Conn instruments, boosting advertising for Elkhart and showing wide recognition from Europe and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Conn
Conn
Sousa Band
England
Sousa
Europe
America
Fish Law Violators Spark Local Sportsman Protest
Local sportsmen accuse violators of game and fish laws and urge stricter enforcement by warden. They report spearing on Christiana Creek and other streams and lakes and call for active action to protect wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana Creek
Local visits and social rounds in Osolo area
Mrs Addison Watts and her sister Mrs Franklin of Nebraska visit with Mr and Mrs Leroy Beck over the weekend. Miss Jessie Bickel calls on Hazel Hills and Verle Markel visits. O F Brusman visits Robert Wall in Michigan as families travel to Bristol fruit hills. Roy Ulrich brings pet animals to Brussman. Frank Brusman Co to start corn husker next Monday. Ladies Aid of Chapel Brick church to hold box social at Johnson Street School Friday night October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Watts
Franklin
Nebraska
Leroy Beck
Romie
Pennsylvania
Jessie Bickel
Hazel Hills
Verle Markel
O. F. Brusman
Robert Wall
Michigan
Fruit Hills
Bristol
L. H .Welter
J. H. Marks
Union
Mich
Roy Ulrich
O. F. Brussman
Frank Brusman & Co
Ladies’ Aid Society
Chapel Brick Church
Johnson Street School House
W R C General Order Drapes Charters For McKinley Honor
Mrs. Mary E Swain president of the Indiana W R C issues a general order directing each corps to drape its charter for sixty days in memory of the late President McKinley The Fourth district convention moves to Columbus from Aurora The Tenth district convention is postponed to November 26 due to sickness Sharpsville corps has disbanded Emma Gochep our resigns as department aid and is replaced by Martha Baker of Roann Lucy Clark of Westville is appointed an aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Swain
Richmond
Indiana
McKinley
Columbus
Aurora
Sharpsville
Emma Gochepour
Martha Baker
Roann
Lucy Clark
Westville
Pocketbook Lost On Lake Shore Excursion Day
Mrs. Maud Willis of Hickory street boarded the Lake Shore excursion to Chicago at 9 25 this morning and misplaced a pocketbook containing between 10 and 15 dollars. The loss was reported to Superintendent Silvers and the company's employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Willis
Hickory Street
Lake Shore
Chicaco
Silvers
Light Shines on Hulwick Murder Case Revelations
Goshen News-Times reports a Lake Shore brakeman witnessed Hulwick's body removal and offers new angles. He challenges the story of no money, cites $5.60 and a Graham woman’s watch, and notes burglar tools found later. Sheriff Elliott and Deputy Chatten pursue tangled clues amid a traveling witness seeking the watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulwick
Goshen News-Times
Sheriff’s Office
Rufus Hulwick
Lake Shore
Toledo
Graham
Hurwick
Tre
St. Louis
Elliott
Chatten
Reward Offered for Capture of Jim Lowery in Police Murder
Sheriff A B Suttle reports Shelby North Carolina offers 200 reward for the capture of Jim Lowery colored charged with killing Chief R S Jones of Shelby at 1 30 Sunday morning August 4 1901. The total rewards now total 700 with Governor Aycock 400 and town 200 plus 100 from the board of aldermen. Lowery described as about 25 years old 5 ft 11 145 pounds ginger colored with Indian blood. He left Shelby with a gold plated watch and a Ivey Johnson pistol. He formerly lived in South Carolina as John Jenkins son of Steve Jenkins. He is a gambler and frequents lewd women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Silvers
A. B. Suttle
Cleveland County
North Carolina
Shelby
N. C
Jim Lowery
R. S. Jones
Board of Aldermen
W. H. Jennings
Aycock
Chief Jones
Lowery
Trenton
Ivey & Johnson
South Carolina
John Jenkins
Steve Jenkins
Auctioneers Open Jewelry and China Sale in Goshen
Goshen News Times reports Burlingame Bros of Elkhart will close out a stock of jewelry and china at the Bechtel room, after renting from C G Adams & Sons. Controversy with city officials centers on proper sale licensing and ordinance compliance. City officials review the matter as auctioneer licenses and sale-percentage methods are debated. Township Assessor J B Crossan acted to protect local tax interests, though taxes have already been paid in Elkhart County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen News Times
Burlingame Bros
Elkhart
Bechtel
C. G. Adams & Sons
J. B. Crossan
Death of Willard E. Miller Goshen educator and lawyer
Willard E. Miller, superintendent of Wakarusa public schools and practicing attorney, died at his Goshen home at 5 p.m. after a two week typhoid illness. He leaves a wife and two daughters. A native of the county, he taught science at Terre Haute High, studied at Harvard, and settled in Goshen. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen of America and the Royal League. The funeral was held this afternoon under Knights of Pythias auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard E. Miller
Wakarusa Public
Daniel D. Ulery
Goshen
Mr. Miller
Terre Haute
Harvard
Knights of Pythias
The
Modern Woodmen of America
Royal League
Turkeys stricken by train near Millersburg injure none
An eastbound commuter train west of Millersburg struck a flock of turkeys at 8 am Thursday. Engineer John Cloutier reported starting Thanksgiving early as the incident disrupted service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Democrat
Beyind
Kendallville-Elkhart
Millersburg
John Cloutier
Old Maids' Club Formed by Waterford Society
An Old Maids' Club was organized several years ago at Waterford, known as the Old Maids' Club. The young ladies forming the society were not old maids in years, but they anticipated that with time they would reach that appointed time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterford
Coolspring Township Village Holds Fading Social Vows
A fragmentary report recalls a once flourishing social circle where young women broke vows to join dances with gallants of the opposite sex. Three maidens remain true to their vows, while the rest abandoned the solemn compact, leaving a sense of eroding stamina in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolspring
Local notices from Osceola area recount births and events
A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Remus Burns. Mr and Mrs Edgar Dilts and family of South Bend visited Sunday. Hamlet played at Bucklen opera house Friday. M M Proudfit sold lots to Osceola parties. Mrs Christina Crull returned to Mishawaka after a visit. Loren Crull began building a new house on purchased property with more homes planned. Milton Proudfit is slowly improving after illness. Miss Helen Ocker visited Mrs Mabelle Lee. Mrs Seward and family attended a funeral in Olive Branch. Three Shearer family members are ill with typhoid fever. Frank Bales and son visited from Mishawaka. Farmers near Osceola through corn cutting. Protracted meeting starts at Dunkard church Saturday with Rev William Sanger of South Bend leading. Miss Melissa Bowers accepted a stenographic job with Stimpson Computing Scale Co. Ladies' Home Missionary Society hosted a tea at Mrs C M Curtis's home. Mrs Charlotte Proudfit, a St Joseph county pioneer, died at her son James Proudfit's home after a long illness. She was born Charlotte Carr near Battle Creek Mich and married Andrew Proudfit of Ohio in 1851. She had six children. three survive. Funeral at Baptist church Friday at 10:30 with Rev William Dingle officiating. interment at Baugo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remus Burns
Edgar Dilts
South Bend
Bucklen Opera House
M. M. Proudfit
Christina Crull
Mishawaka
Loren Crull
Milton Proudfit
Helen Ocker
Mabelle Lee
Springbrook Park
Seward
Olive Branch
Ind
Shearer
Frank Bales
Dunkard
William Sanger
Melissa Bowers
Stimpson Computing Scale Co
Elkhart
Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
C. M. Curtis
Turkeys to Cost More This Year Says Poultry Expert
Turkeys will be pricier this year due to a short crop and higher costs. A poultry dealer cites a cold wet spring that killed many young birds and slowed growth, followed by an extreme July with temperatures between 100 and 110. The combination reduced egg fertility and hatchings, pushing prices up.
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Goshen and Bristol
Real estate transfers include John W Fieldhouse to Dorsen F Walter a lot in Elkhart for 150 dollars. Almer A Bradeen to Jeanne S Gage a lot in Elkhart for 1500 dollars. Mathias Mitchell to George Lewis a lot in Goshen for 20 dollars. Isaac Long by administrator to Lillian S Long 10 acres in Jefferson township for 300 dollars. Isaac Long by administrator to Edward M Long a lot in Bristol for 450 dollars. Henry W Dussel et al to Bennet Sterner a lot in Bristol for 500 dollars. Jos S Lehman to Albert H Yoder a lot in Elkhart for 2500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Fieldhouse
Dorsen F
Walter
Elkhart
Almer A. Bradeen
Jeanne S. Gage
Hlkhart
Mathias Mitchell
George Lewis
Goshen
Isaac Long
Adm
Lillian S. Long
Jefferson Tn
Eoward M. Long
Bristol
Henry W. Dussel
Bennet Sterner
Jos. S. Lehman
Albert H. Yoder
Goshen Capital Invested Here in Real Estate Trades
Dr A J Irwin of Goshen bought a business property near his Elkhart site from Mary Timmins of Chicago for 10000 dollars. He then sold the same property to Bernice Heefner and Elvira Thomas for 10000 dollars. Irwin also bought the Heefner Thomas property in Elkhart from the pair who had recently acquired it from Captain Chamberlain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Capital
Goshen News-Times
A. J. Irwin
Mary Timmins
Chicago
Elkhart
Capt
O. T. Chamberlain
Bernice Heefner
Elvira Thomas
John W. Fieldhouse
Irwin
Heefner and Thomas
Captain Chamberlain
Supreme Court Affirms Lower Court Ruling in Acme Cycle Co Case
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the circuit court judgment against Acme Cycle Co in the dispute with Henry Clarke et al. over machinery purchased by Acme and later refused. Judge Baker did not participate. The decision upholds the lower court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Acme Cycle Co
Henry Clarke
Baker
Cycle Company
Acme Company
Stolen Mare Reported in Kalamazoo Township
In Kalamazoo County Michigan a 12 year old mare belonging to William Cole of Kalamazoo Township was stolen from his barn during the night of October 8. Sheriff Shipman offers a reward for the capture of the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
William ‘Cole
Texas
Mich
Sher- Uf
Shipman
Mail box vandalism warned by authorities in city
A corner mail box at Edwardsburg avenue and Michigan street was deliberately broken. The officer warns offenders face a fine between 100 and 1000 dollars and one to three years in prison. Call on the postmaster to explain, or expect an inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsburg Avenue
Michigan Street
Uncle Sam
Jury Sets Next Week Trial Dates For Numerous Civil Actions
Judge Ferrall scheduled jury trials for Oct 14 to Oct 19. Cases include quiet title actions by B McFarren et al against Lovina Slaughterback, and notes or accounts involving Bechtel Shank Juday and Singer vs Seaver. Several possession and real estate actions appear with multiple defendants and venue changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Singer
Grant Seaver
Barr Clay Co
Stuart McKibben
St. Joseph County
Charles A. Miller
Carl W. Simonton
H. W. Godfrey
Frank D. Long
Milo Stark
Guardian
E. Lou Leonard
Ellen J. Hilbish
Willis L. Weyburn
Otto Miller
Home Electric Light and Power Co
Malinda Miller
Eva Vance
James O. Moul
Abraham F. Wilden, Jr
Elkhart Loan and Trust Co
W. F. Rinck
Abraham Husston
Catherine Rough
John B. Bobe
W. H. Grapes
Perry S. Bower
The
Indiana Railway Co
Boy Still in Jail for Incorrigibility in Goshen
Peter Alwine a 14 year old son of C Wes ley remains in jail on an incorrigibility charge after truancy and larceny histories. Sheriff Elliott deputy prosecutor Harper and school officials testified to the boy's conduct as his father travels from Elkhart to attend court. A loaded 44 caliber revolver shown in court and the boy’s truancy since Sept 1st prompted the case. The reform school is expected as the likely outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Democrat
Peter Alwine
C. Wesley
Alwine
H. D. Wilson
Elliott
Jesse L. Heefner
Harper
Elkhart
Hedgepeth
Swart
Fifth Street-School
Heefner
Clover Hay
George Hay
Chatten
Indiana Sunday School Week canvass plan and meeting notice
Superintendents of city Sunday schools are urged to prepare canvasser lists or confirm existing ones and read them in Sunday schools. Seek consent to assist and recruit ten or more from each school. A canvassers meeting is set for Wednesday evening Oct 16 at M C church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
M.C
General Tower
City Encourages Indiana Sunday School Week
Officials urge all city societies to avoid separate meetings and dedicate the entire week to the Sunday school cause with access for everyone to attend all mass meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
U S Fish Commission Replies on Simonton Lake Fish
Washington October 8 1901 letter to C C Marshall Elkhart Ind explains fall fish supply impossible. If bass desired next year fill form. wall eyed pike or pike perch may be supplied in spring. W de C Rumly Acting Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries
C. C. Marshall
W. de C. Rumly
Property Transfers Report From Elkhart and Nearby
A list of deeds shows multiple transfers of Elkhart lots and parcels including A H Yoder to J L Lehman for 1600 dollars, Livy Chamberlain to T J Dalton et al for 550, and Irwin heirs to Heefner et al for 9000. Other transactions include J L Brodrick to Clarissa Ellis et al for 1000 and Adams to Fieldhouse for 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Yoder
J. L. Lehman
Elkhart
Livy Chamberlain
T. J. Dalton
J. W. Ellis
J. L. Brodrick
New York
Clarissa W. Ellis
A .H. Adams
John W. Fieldhouse
Elvyra Thomas
Bernice Heefner
Emma Widner
Henry Chidcester
Milelrsburg
County Commissioners Adjourn and Bridge Contract Plans
County commissioners adjourned Thursday night as Major Cobb heads to Buffalo for a few days. They will meet October 16 to award the Beardsley avenue bridge contract in Elkhart and October 18 to award the county line bridge contract in St Joseph County. The electric railway franchises matter and a $1000 forfeit were carried over to the November term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb
Buffalo
Beardsley Avenue
Elkhart
St. Joseph County
Reunion of 74th Indiana Regiment at Rome City
The 74th Indiana regiment held a reunion in Rome City with Capt. Orville T. Chamberlain and members Henry Shetertly J D Replogle Walter and Geo Rich Jonathan Hill in attendance. Mrs Simpson Mr Bottorf and Mrs Bottorf joined from the city and returned home with Col. Morgan who will be Captain Chamberlain's guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
74Th Indiana Regiment
Rome City
Ind
Orville ‘T. Chamberlain
Henry Shet‘terly
J .D. Replogle
Walter
Geo. ‘Rich
Jonathan Hill
J. L. Bottorf
L. M. Simpson
Captain Chamberlain
Editor Disappears from Shipshewana Herald
Thad A. Horner, who had revived the Shipshewana Herald, left last Saturday after collecting 5 from merchants in advance to start the paper. He reportedly planned a trip to Goshen and Elkhart but went farther and is not expected back. He left creditors totaling 90 and his wife left ahead a few days earlier after selling household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipshewana Herald
Thad A. Horner
Old Tribune
Goshen
Elkhart
Shipshewanne
Durbin to visit South Bend for charity conference
Gov. W. T. Durbin has accepted an invitation to attend the annual conference of charities in South Bend next week. He will arrive at 1 p m and depart at 5 a m the following day, with a brief stay likely on the opening day due to other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil
South Bend
W. T. Durbin
Charities
Will of Lydia Smith Probate Hearing Noted
The last will of Lydia Smith of Bango township was offered for probate before Probate Judge Farrell. The document dated November 13 1897 was witnessed by James H State and Livy Chamberlain. After debts are paid, the entire estate becomes the property of Hettie A Mann, niece of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Smith
Lydia’ Smith
Bango Township
Farrell
James ‘H. State
Livy Chamberlain
Hettie A. Mann
McKinley Portrait to Grace New Postal Cards
The Post Office Department will issue new postal cards after December 1 with a portrait of the late President McKinley. The design places birth and death years beside the name MhKinley on the card, with the one cent denomination clearly indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post. Office Department
President McKinley
McKinley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Messrs. Wise
Case
Mary Hagadone
Hank Dodge
Osolo
W. R. C. General Order
Willard Miller
Old Maids’ Club
Osceola
Post Office
Melvin S. Dearnoff
George B. Schrock
Simonton Lake
McKinley Postal
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