Winter of Life Finds Couple Penniless and Homeless
An 89 year old woman and her husband, 87, homeless after selling property to seek riches in the west, walked toward Montreal seeking charity along the way. They reached Elkhart and were housed at the city’s police station before continuing their trek toward Granger and the Grind Trunk road.
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Footsore
France
Canada
United States
Dakota
Montreal
Elkhart
Granger
Pendthrift Scott McKeown Becomes Rancher in Nogales
Once wealthy in Pittsburg with a $400000 fortune, Scott McKeown now ranches in Nogales Cal. He gave his wife a $250 monthly allowance from eastern relatives and left LA after creditors levied attachments on their properties. He is married to Dorothy Studebaker, granddaughter of P. E. Studebaker of South Bend.
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Scott McKeown
Pittsburg
Nogales
Cal
McKeown
Dorothy Studebaker
P. E. Studebaker
South Bend
Dispatches to the Dead in Galveston Hurricane
The story notes a surge of messages sent to those killed in the Galveston hurricane, describing it as a sad chapter in telegraphic history with thousands of dispatches directed to the deceased.
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Galveston
Railway Sues Telephone Firm Over Pole Removal
The Indiana Railway at South Bend sues Central Union Telephone for $1000 damages claiming pole removal at Jefferson and Eddy streets injures its property rights.
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Sues Telephone Company
Indiana Railway Company
South Bend
Central Union Telephone Company
Jefferson and
Eddy Strets
Thurston Accused as Liars in Goshen Political Talk
The Goshen Republican scene labels Senator Thurston as a liar and fool liar in heated talk. Supporters mock road to the county seat while Thurston hesitates about visiting Ravenna Ohio after telegraphing a later committee arrival.
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Goshen
Thurston
George Hattle
Jap Andrews
C. W. Miller
General Niles
Jake Cornell
George Alderman
Peter D. Berkey
W. C. B. Blarkson
Polack
M. W. Starr
Ravenna
Ohio
Horse Stolen in Niles Suspect Narrowed to South Bend Visitor
A grey horse hitched to a new top buggy was stolen from a street in Niles last evening. A suspicious man from South Bend who had been in the area for several days is suspected of the theft.
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Niles
South Bend
Deahl Plans Campaign Stop At Bucklen Hotel Rally
Attorney Deahl, democratic candidate for state senator, arrived from Goshen at seven last night. A marching club escorted him to Truth hall and to the speakers stand by Main and Pratt streets. He spoke about expansion, imperialism and money, and Indiana as harbor for criminals before returning to Goshen.
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Deahl
Goshen
Bucklen
Truth Hall
Main
Pratt Streets
Indiana
Three Train Robbers Return Stolen Money to Farmer in 1874
Jonas Silverman a Springfield farmer was robbed of 1500 dollars on a train at Valparaiso in 1874 by three men who were jailed then escaped. One died, two drifted to Alaska gold fields and later decided to repay the stolen sum with 1000 dollars interest after meeting Silverman near Chicago.
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Jonas Silverman
Springfield
Ohio
Valparaiso
Alaska
United States
Silverman
Chicago
Bridge Company Bond Set in Niles Injunction Case
The injunction suit against Bellefontaine Bridge Co at Niles was settled with the judge requiring a $3,000 bond for three years. Mr Brumbaugh will receive his money.
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Bellefontaine Bridge Company
Niles
Brumbaugh
Insolvent Patriot Tries to alight. passenger hurt on trolley
On the Goshen to Elkhart interurban a passenger refused exit after drink. The conductor tried to put him off and a struggle ended with the man grabbing the trolley rope and falling, striking his head. He was bruised but not seriously hurt, and other travelers paid his fare and kept him aboard.
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Goshen
Elkhart
First Voters Urged to Cast Their Ballot
To First Voters. You are young men casting your first ballot. We congratulate you. We also call your attention to Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for Constipation Indigestion Sick Headache and Stomach Trouble. At Thomas' drug store.
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Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
River side plate mills moved near Cincinnati in Hiwood
Reading from an rural shop notice indicates the American tin plate mills at Riverside near Cincinnati will be moved to Hiwood. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is marketed for sale by Thomas Drug Store.
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American’ ‘Tin ‘Plate
River‘side
Cincinnati
Hiwood
FGI
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Life Stories From Elkhart in Truant Case of Rigby
Charles Rigby, facing a jail sentence for disobeying a school order, is held liable by DeKalb county for fines and costs after Waterloo arrest. He bought books for a son and arranged for another before prison, while Water loo business leaders seek to send the boys to Plainfield’s reform school.
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Charles Rigby
Rigby
Elkhart County
DeKalb County
Waterloo
Plainfield
Train collision near Fort Wayne crossinj destroys buggy
At about 1 30 o clock yesterday afternoon a train struck a buggy with G W Proper and A Weisner aboard between Jonesville and Hillsdale Mich. The horse was killed. Weisner is not expected to live. Engine 563 was pulling the train, Engineer Lemon at the throttle and Conductor A W McIntyre in charge. An inquest will be held today with Toledo officials attending.
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Fort Wayne Crossing
Jonesville
Hillsdale
Mich
G. W. Proper
A. Weisner
Weisner
Lemon
A. W. MclIntyre
Toledo
Stone Cutter Petition Seeks Local Home Labor for City Hall
South Bend stone cutters circulate a petition urging all city hall stone be brought in rough and cut locally by home labor. They say this would keep money in the city and benefit local workers. The petition is freely signed.
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South Bend
Counterfeit Case Progress In Indianapolis Probe
Supt Braden returned from South Bend with no new developments. South Bend officials are gathering scraps of evidence and tightening the case against Hummer and Young. Indianapolis officers are believed close to a full confession from one of them.
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Braden
South Bend
Hummer
Bicycle Replevin Filed Over Lost Wheel In York
Harry Brown rented a bicycle from Adrian Peoples and pawned it to a bartender for 1.25 dollars. Police recovered the wheel and it was held as evidence. Peoples sued in Brumbaugh Court to reclaim the bicycle, but the case moved to Sanders Court and was dismissed. Contempt threatened as attorney reacted angrily.
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Harry Brown
Adrian Peoples
Harry’s
Brown
Peoples
Whiteman
Justice Brumbaugh
Supt
Braden
One Minute Cough Cure Sold By Houseworth Bros
A short ad notes mothers seek quick relief for croup with One Minute Cough Cure, praised as rapidly curative for children. Houseworth Bros. markets the remedy to parents seeking fast results for alarming coughs.
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Houseworth Bros
Elk Heart School City Divorces Case Reaches Supreme Court
The Elkhart school city case against W. H. Holdeman and bondsmen moved on a demurrer yesterday. The suit proceeds to the supreme court on the pleadings with Judge J. M. Van Fleet ready to stand on the complaint. Ten days are allowed to file exceptions and a judgment favors the defendants pending appeal.
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Elkhart
W. H. Holdeman
Supreme Court
J. M. van- Fleet
van Fleet & van Fleet
Divorces Granted for Conda and Albin Cases
Malinda Conda granted divorce from Oscar Conda on abandonment and cruel treatment with O M Conley as attorney. Amanda Albin granted divorce from Louis D Albin on abandonment with Lint and Brown as attorneys.
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Malinda Conda
Oscar Conda
O. M. Conley
Louis D. Albin
Amanda Albin
Lint & Brown
Elkhart Residents File Small Bankruptcy Petitions
In Indianapolis federal court on Tuesday A. F. Blaker and Frank Stock of Elkhart filed bankruptcy petitions. Blaker lists liabilities of 579 and assets 125 while Stock shows liabilities of 480 and assets 121.
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Federal
Indianapolis
A. F. Blaker
Frank Stock
Elkhart
Murder Case Set for Next Week
A petit jury was excused until Monday morning as the case against James Hess and George Ayres for the murder of Levi Spahr is slated to come up next week.
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James Hess
George Ayres
Levi Spahr
Asks Release From Bond in Gun Theft Case
J. H. Brodrick appeared in court yesterday morning to seek release from his bond after Asa Miller was charged with stealing a five dollar shotgun. The proceeding centered on bond status in the pending case.
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J. H. Brodrick
Asa Miller
Miller
Evans and Jacobs bond posted in petty larceny case
Hiram Evans and Lou Jacobs appeared in court yesterday afternoon and posted bonds of 300 dollars each. William S. Shinnbarger stood as surety. They are indicted for petty larceny. In a separate matter the divorce case of Hirzam B. Frazar versus William A. Frazar had evidence introduced and the court took the case under advisement. Zook and Charnley represented the defense.
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Hiram Evans
Lou Jacobs
William S. Shinnbarger
Hirzam B. Frazar
William A. Frazar
Zook & Charnley
Coffman Case Divorce Suit and Alimony Claim
Sophia Pezzoni sues Wm V Pezzoni for divorce and $1000 alimony alleging marriage May 3 1891 and separation June 7 1900 with cruelty and habitual drunkenness. She seeks custody of three children and support from the defendant. case filed by Van Fleet & Van Fleet.
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Sophia Pezzoni
Coffman Wins Cow Dispute in Justice Court
Samuel Coffman received possession of a cow after a case in Justice Sanders court. The related matter, regarding a Main Street building tied to alleged vice activity, was heard by Judge Blake with Deputy A. E. Darling for the state. Coffman was found guilty of city ordinance violation and fined ten dollars plus costs totaling twenty dollars and five cents. the decision was appealed to the circuit court.
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Samuel Coffman
Albert Wilhelm
Justice Sanders
Coffman
Main Street
Wilhelm
Blake
A. E. Darling
Mr. Coffman
Probate Orders From Commissioner H C Wilson
Probate commissioner H C Wilson settles matters including sale petition for Elmer Loyde guardian of Martha Loyde heirs and appraisement order. Joseph Lechlitner guardian of Samuel Pletcher heirs files account showing a balance of 657.68.
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Maranda Holdeman
C. J. Holdeman
Emma Prim
Wm. Theis
L. H. Chrisman
Eliza Myers
Elmer Grubb
Catherine Witters
Catharine Korrady
Hikhart County Loan and Trust Co
Edwin S. B. Juday
H. C. Wilson
Elmer L. Loyde
Martha B. Loyde
Joseph Lechlitner
Samuel Pletcher
Bradley McFarren Transfers Elkhart Lot to I W Short
Bradley McFarren and guardian transfer an Elkhart lot to I W Short and wife for 2100 dollars. The guardian acknowledges the deed and describes the property transfer between the parties.
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Bradley McFarren
I. W. Short
Elkhart
I. W. Short and Wife
Will of Mary Hilton Probate Details and Heir Share
The will dated Sept. 24, 1900 pre dated Thursday. It leaves a residence to Alice Hughes and one dollar to each of her sons Francisco Rinaldo and Charles Hilton. A dollar goes to granddaughter Alice Thorp and to grandson Will Robb. Three hundred dollars to daughter Mary Hilen. Signor receives a residence in Elkhart in fee simple.
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Mary Hilton
Alice Hughes
Francisco, Rinaldo
Charles Hilton
Alice Thorp
Will Robb
Mary Hilen
Elkhart
Hon Mortimer Nye Captivates Elkhart Crowd At City Address
Hon Mortimer Nye of LaPorte arrived at 4 30 PM met by a committee and escorted to Bucklea hotel. The Democratic marching club led by a band carried the speaker to Truth hall pavilion crowded beyond capacity. Gov Nye praised for his popularity and eloquence while Dr C C Bower spoke on the Pennsylvania mining strike he just saw.
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Mortimer Nye
LaPorte
Bucklea
Democratic Marching Club
Truth Hall
Nye
Gov. Nye
Elkhart
C. C. Bower
Pennsylvania
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Hilton Will
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