Kosciusko County Clash Taints Brick Campaign
Louis Ludlow reports in Warsaw that Congressman Brick faces losses in Kosciusko County amid a Republican boss system led by L. R. Stookey. The Webber faction battles for board seats and questions over Dr. I B Webber and retirement pacts, dragging Brick into a local power struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Louis Ludlow
Indianapolis Sentinel
Warsaw
Kosciusko
Mr. Brick
L. R. Stookey
Whitley
B. F. Richardson
I. B. Webber
County Board of Pension Examiners
Richardson
F.K. Bowser
Stookey
Webber
Prick
Ware
Commissioner of Pensions
Board of Pension Examiners
Co. W. Burker
Burker
Person
L. A. Hines
Dr. Webber
Johnnie
Dr. Hines
Noisy Warsaw dispute harms county election
The text describes a clash involving Dr. Webber, Stookey, and successor tensions in Warsaw. It notes Webber’s influential, popular position and implies Brick and Stookey face political fallout in the fall election due to how they handled the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Stookey
Brick
Mr. Stookey
Snyder divorce suit and local probate news
Mattie Snyder hires Zook and Jay for a divorce from Harry Snyder alleging marriage on October 28, 1897 and separation August 18, 1902 with adultery and neglect cited. The Bellman will probate in St Joseph court leaves estate to widow Mary with remainder to children. executor John H Bellman named. Bowser sues Cart on notes for 570 and a George W Evans and Mary Lyon marriage license issued in Elkhirt. Ferrall visiting relatives in Lisbon, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Snyder
Zook & Jay
Harry Snyder
Harry
Charles W. Bellman
Wakarusa
St. Joseph
Mary Bellman
John H. Bellman
Fikhart County
Lette Bowser
J. C. McLaughlin
John W. Cart
George W. Evans
Mary Lyon
J. D. Ferrall
LaGrangs
Lisbon
Real Estate Transfers Record From Clinton and Middlebury
Anna M Musselman and husband sold 40 acres in Clinton township to Samuel Stroup for 65 dollars. William A Martin and husband transferred lots in Middlebury to Frank Parish and wife for 500 dollars. Anna Pippenger and husband sold 15 acres in Locke township to Alinda Dennison for 25 dollars. Moses A Farrer and wife conveyed two lots in Middlebury to Frank ee and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Musselman
Samuel Stroup
Clinton
William A. Martin
Frank Parish
Middlebury
Anna Pippenger
Alinda
Dennison
Locke
Moses A. Farrer
Frankee
Winona Ceres Co Elects Officers at Meeting
Winona Ceres Co stockholders met at the Elkhart Water Co office last night. F. M. Stone elected president and C. I. Neff vice president. J. B. Martin named secretary and W. H. Anderson treasurer. Directors chosen: Stone Neff Anderson and Elliott Crull. Plant to occupy old Clause Printing Press Co. building on Beardsley avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Ceres Co
Elkhart Water Co
F. M. Stone
C. I. Neff
J. B. Martin
W. H. Anderson
C. EB. Neff
Elliott Crull
Old Clause Printing Press Co
Beardsley Avenue
Gas and Oil Found Near Wakarusa Well
At 635 feet depth yesterday more gas and oil were found in the well near Wakarusa. During the night several pockets were tapped and a crowd gathered around the site. Attorney Hughes showed a bottle of oil from the well. Experts indicate a large flow may be forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Hughes
Real Estate Transfers From Nappanee to Elkhart
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds: Joseph Eshelman to Samuel Welty a lot in Nappanee for 175 dollars. Mary Lockard to Milton Miller a Goshen lot for 500 dollars. Benjamin Stone to Bertha KE new land in Osolo for 2000 dollars. L B Barber to Elizabeth Andrews Elkhart lot for 1000 dollars. Elizabeth Andrews to William B Spaid Elkhart lot for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Eshelman
Samuel H. Welty
Nappanee
Mary Lockard
Milton Miller
Goshen
Benjamin Stone
Bertha KE. Newland
Osolo
L. B. Barber
Elizabeth Andrews
Elkhart
William B. Spaid
Auto Sold to Attorney Conley
Orin Conley bought the Elks automobile of Charles Greenaward for five hundred dollars today in a private sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
Attorney Conley
Orin Conley
Elks
Charles Greenaward
Fire destroys Miller farm bank barn near Schrock
Tuesday afternoon about 4 o'clock a fire consumed a bank barn on Michael Miller's farm near Schrock, destroying 1000 bushels of oats forty tons of bay some wheat and rye harness and several outbuildings. Loss about 1000 dollars with 350 dollars insurance on the barn and 150 dollars on the contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Miller
Schrock
National Bible Conference Closes Eighth Session at Winona
The eighth annual National Bible conference closed at Winona yesterday with Rev. John F. Carson of Brooklyn delivering the closing sermon. Denominational meetings by United Presbyterians and Lutherans also ended with plans to build summer homes in Winona for pastors and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bible Conference
Winona
John F. Carson
Brooklyn
United Presbyterians and Lutherans
Street performer earns modest praise in Goshen
An actor described as on the bum gave an outdoor entertainment in Goshen last evening, impersonating several historical characters with a felt cap. The act impressed some observers but the performer was disappointed by the small audience and moved on to Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Democrat
Elkhart
Goshen High Plans Game With Columbia City Reds
Goshen high school has arranged a baseball game with the Columbia City Reds for next Monday afternoon. The Reds defeated Goshen 23 to 5 in the first meeting on Columbia City grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Columbia City “Reds
Reds
Columbia City Grounds
County Superintendent Ellis to Hold Final Exam in Goshen
County Superintendent George W. Ellis will conduct the last teachers examination of the year at the South Fifth Street school building in Goshen on Saturday. Prospective teacher students will also be examined at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ellis
South Fifth Street
Goshen
Olive Township Republicans Nominate Ticket At Olive Center
Olive township Republicans met at Olive Center Wednesday night and named a ticket headed by Abraham Huntsberger for justice of the peace to succeed Daniel Smeltzer and Daniel Smeltzer for constable north district. Chas M Culn and Clem Schwin for south district and supervisors, Christian Hunts harvey for treasurer, with Reuben Culp and Jacob A Loucks serving on the advisory board alongside Jacob Ahrat and Wm Ficher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Township
Olive Center
Justice of the Peace
Daniel Smeltzer
Abraham Huntsberger
Chas. M.culn
Clem Schwin
Christian Huntsharvey
Reuben. Culp
Jacob
A. ‘Loucks
Jacob Ahrat
Wm, Ficher
Post Office Site Fight Narrows To Options And Funds
Reports on a Pratt street post office site stir debate as H B Bucklen denies options to A R Beardsley amid conflicting claims. Government cost caps push local fund raising. $11,000 more needed to study the Pratt street option, with $5,000 already pledged including $2,000 from Beardsley.
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H. B. Bucklen
A. R. Beardsley
Pratt Street
Anderson
Buckley
P. L. Turner
C. H. Wright
Bucklen
Postoffic
Beardsley
Inas Mutch
Main Street
Bowman
Frank Jaurette
Parsons
Reunion of Three Families at Island Park
At Island Park this afternoon 185 members from the Short Work and Larimer families gather for their annual reunion. An impromptu program outdoors includes sports and a bountiful dinner and supper. Guests include Mr and Mrs Charles L Work and others from Rushville Bremen Greenfield Mills Flandreau Fish Lake Goshen and Ligonier with photographer Mudge present. The oldest member is Brice Larimer aged 83 of Goshen.
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Island Park
Short
Ind
A. M. Work
Flandreau
S. D
William C. Work
Middlebury
John McKibben
Fish Lake
Robert W. Work
Daniel Larimer
Fawn River
Mich
Ligonier
Goshen
Mudge
Brice Larimer
Sailor News Reports Union Meeting and Local Notices
Next Sunday marks the last preaching service at this place before conference. A union meeting of the churches on this charge will be held September 14 at Island Park with a basket supper and entertainment. Also noted are visits, school start, and local movements including Edwin Long's move to Union and various residents visiting nearby cities.
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Union Union
Island Park
S. A. Minnich
Wash Shaffer
Delphi
Ind
Jasper Ross
Bessie
Shirley
St. Joe
Charles Yohn
Union
Brothers
Sisters
Sailor Last
Edwin Long
Newton Longley
Granger
Hlias Rinehart
C. W. Rinehart
Elkhart
Warner
Adamsville
Mrs. Wyant
South Bend
Court Notes Change Denies Highway Petition in Jackson Township
Charles I. Dinehart of Elkhart B. A. Meyers of Millersburg and Monroe Beck of near New Paris reported yesterday afternoon that the petition of Catherine Evans and sixteen others for a Jackson township highway near the Edward Clark homestead was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. IL
Dinehart
Elkhart
B. A. Meyers
Millersburg
Monroe Beck
New Paris
Catherine Evans
Jackson Township
Edward Clark
Hayes Powers Marriage License Issued to Hayes and Powles
A marriage license was issued to Jery T. Hayes aged 24 of Battle Creek Michigan and Carrie Powles aged 22 of Wikhart.
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Jery
T. Hayes
Battle Creek
Mich
Carrie
Powles
Wikhart
Waxarusa preacher Ray denies child abuse charge
In Waxarusa Ray faced accusations from David Hess claiming he took liberties with a 7 year old girl. Hess threatened vengeance while Ray spoke on the street. Citizens doubt the charges and Ray denies them. Authorities found evidence insufficient for arrest. Ray planned to speak in Goshen tonight and Elkhart Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
David’ Hess
Wakarusa
Hess
Waxarusa
Daniel Eshelman
Goshen
Elkhart
Wakarusa House Dedication Attended by Elkhart Ministers
Rev. George Lambert and other Elkhart clergy attended the dedication yesterday of Mrs. Wise’s new home in Wakarusa. A large Elkhart, Millersburg and Wakarusa guest list joined a formal program with speeches, music, scripture and prayer followed by an elegant dinner.
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Wakarusa
George Lambert
G. R. Hammond
M. A. Tompkins
Jennie McLean
Harry Leininger
Tom Baker
Elkhart
Wise
Hammond
Millersburg
Waka- Tusa
Death of Miss Mary Timmis at Niece’s Home
Miss Mary Timmis died this morning at 413 Jackson Street home of her niece Mrs E L Bigham after a three month illness. A Straffordshire England native who lived in White Pigeon for years and traveled widely, she was in Elkhart about two months. A post mortem will be made this afternoon. remains will be shipped to England for burial.
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Mary Timmis
E. L. Bigham
Jackson Street
Miss Timmis
Straffordshire
England
White Pigeon
Elkhart
Sheriff Hears Clues On Elkhart County Murder Case
Sheriff Elliott reports possible information on the 1897 Jonathan Crumbaker murder. An emaciated informant in South Bend claims to know where the crime occurred and to have seen the killer hide shoes. Names are withheld as the investigation progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Elliott
Jonathan Crumbaker
Elkhart County
South Bena
Crumbaker
Carrie Powles weds Jerry Hayes at Powles home
Miss Carrie Powles and Mr. Jerry Hayes married at 1027 South Third Street home of the bride’s father. Rev. J O Mosier officiated with immediate relatives present. Afterward, refreshments and mingling followed as guests shared best wishes and jokes. They plan to move Saturday to Battle Creek Michigan where Hayes will work as fireman on the Grand Trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Powles
South Third Street
Carrie Powles
Jerry Hayes
J. O. Mosier
Watch Tower Church
Mrs. Hayes
Battle Creek
Mich
Mr. Hayes
Elks Lodge Leases Second Floor in Goshen Block
Trustees of the Goshen Elks lodge have leased the entire second floor of D. D. Ulery’s North Main street block for five years with a ten year option. The redecorated space will house a new club room replacing the Brethren church room and former G A R rooms. Louis Leidner handles the redecoration contract and Hawks Electric will wire for 135 lights. Church room access starts Oct 15, with hopes to occupy the front club area within about 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Lodge of
Goshen
D. D. Ulery
Republicans set to nominate slate in Hilkhart township meet
Hilkhart township Republicans will convene at Ulery block headquarters next Saturday afternoon to place a township ticket in the field. Justice Whisler is likely to be nominated for his current post, while Justice Young declines to run. other candidates may enter the race.
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Hilkhart Township
Ulery Block
Justice Whisler
Justice Young
Elkhart Favored for County Court House Move
Henry C. Dodge argues relocation of the county seat from Goshen to Elkhart is possible within years. He cites Elkhart as county business center and notes Nappanee road construction could boost Elkhart’s accessibility, but insists broad county interest is needed to shift the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Dodge
Goshen
Elkhart
Mr. Dodge
Elkart
Dodge
Nappanee
Bell Co to abandon Elkhart field reports
Mishawaka sources claim Bell Telephone Co plans to abandon the Elkhart exchange leaving only a long distance toll office. The Home company will install a 25 line cable linking Mishawaka to Elkhart Goshen Eagle Lake and nearby routes serving 75 farmers.
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Bell Telephone Co
Elkhart
Mishawaka
South Bend
Goshen
Eagle Lake
Granger
Denslow Road
Waka Rusa Well Drilling to Continue Tomorrow
Officials of the St. Jo seph Valley Gas Oil Mining Co plan to press on with drilling at the Waka rusa well after a sudden and encouraging oil and gas show. Elkhart residents are expected to visit the site in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
St. Joseph Valley
Goshen Graduates to Teach First Term in Benton Township
Harry Bickel, a Goshen high school graduate, will teach his first term this winter in Benton township. He played half-back on the Goshen football team last winter and was a prominent member of the athletic association and an excellent student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bickel
Goshen High School
Benton Township
Fire damages Nappanee home of Fred Richmond
Fire struck the kitchen at Fred Richmond's house in Nappanee, just north of Samuel D. Coppes's residence. Four hose bursts impeded firefighting, damaging nearly the entire house and household goods, with an estimated loss around 400 dollars and no insurance. Origin of the blaze could not be determined.
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Fred Richmond
Nappanee
Samuel D. Coppes
Richmond
Alderman Elected Vice President Of Western Rubber
At a stockholders meeting of the Western Rubber company of Goshen G F Alderman was elected vice president and a director, succeeding Ira Z Mason of Toledo who sold his stock some time ago. Alderman is a heavy stockholder in the firm.
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Western Rubber Company of
Goshen
G. F .Alderman
Ira Z. Mason
Toledo
Alderman
Home Telephone Company Opens Toll Line in Goshen and Wakarusa
The Home Telephone Company recently completed a new toll line connecting Goshen to Wakarusa. The line requires two dedicated circuits to handle the expected traffic.
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Goshen
Wakarusa
Nappanee News Half Interest Sold to Prof John Postma
Proprietor transfers half ownership of the Nappanee News to Prof John Postma a Milford schools teacher. Transfer effective September 1. Postma and family will move to Nappanee when a suitable house is found. Postma to start duties immediately with Murray focusing on mechanical and business operations.
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Nappanee
John’ Postma
Milford
Postma
Murray
Oldest Elkhart County Resident Catherine Raymer Dies
Mrs. Catherine Raymer aged 91 died at the home of relatives eight miles southwest of Elkhart. A longtime farmer’s wife near Wakarusa, she was mother to a large family. Her son David Raymer is father of Clyde Raymer. daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Bauer resides near Wakarusa.
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Catherine Raymer
Elkhart County
Jacob Raymer
Wakarusa
David Raymer
Clyde Raymer
Elizabeth Bauer
Rev F M Stone Resigns From Ministry at Warsaw
Rev F M Stone, president of Witwora Ceres Co, retires from active ministerial work resigning from the M E church in Warsaw last Thursday. The move, taken due to business obligations, was accepted with regret. He plans to move to Elk Hart and has rented the Hazelton property on Third street near the Baptist church, with installation expected by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Stone
Witwora Ceres Co
M. E
Warsaw
Stone
Andrew Stephens
Elkhart
Hazelton
Third Street
Baptist Church
Western Union Protests State Tax Assessment
In Indiana a suit in equity by Western Union Telegraph challenges a $2.24 million assessment on its property. The company seeks an injunction against tax collection after a board cut to $3,5 7 per mile, arguing the value should be about $1.16 million. related federal cases may reach the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Western Union Telegraph Company
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Auditor
Indiana
State Board
Western Union
Samuel O. Pickens
Chambers, Pickens & Moores
William H. Hart
State
Express Company
Baker
United States Supreme Court
Local Man Dies After Long Illness at Locke Township Home
Lewis K. Chamberlain died last Saturday at the family home 30 miles north of Nappanee in Locke township after nearly a year with a tumor. He is survived by a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis K. Chamberlain
Nappanee
Locke Township
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Dedicated at Janesville
Janesville Wisconsin August 29. Tre Rock county soldiers' and sailors' monument, raised in memory of Civil War servicemen, was dedicated with imposing ceremonies. Bishop Fallows of Chicago delivered the address. Completed last March at a cost of 10000 dollars, the Barre granite monument stands fifty six feet two inches high and weighs 131 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Tre Rock
County
Bishop Fallows
Chicago
Former President Cleveland Addresses Massachusetts Dinner
Former President Cleveland speaks at a Sandwich town dinner in Massachusetts. He emphasizes national safety and people's happiness depend on keeping alive the core foundations, delivering a brief address during the old home week event.
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Massachusetts
Sandwich
Mass
Cleveland
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H. “E. Bucklen
Sailor News
H. C. Dodge
Bell CO
Bather Hogan
Dunkirk
Rev. Stone
State Tax Board
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