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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
2
Wm. Gangler expresses fear that a hidden mastermind pursues him. The alarm centers on his claim of a shadowy figure behind recent strange events, prompting police scrutiny and local anxiety about safety.
Life in Elkhart area marked by repeated thefts as William Gaugler near St. Joseph County reports two break ins in days. A young worker caught a robber in a Mishawaka linked theft and locals believe the same youth may be involved again. police urged vigilance and several jurisdictions are cooperating to identify the suspect.
Lee Biddie recalls a barrow at Syracuse Lake where four men and four women drifted three hundred feet before the canoe overturned. All survived as gentlemen kept the women afloat until shore help arrived. Later, five year old Georgie Weyrick fell between a steamer and the wharf, suffering serious injuries.
For ten years the Razor and Ward families near Milford have feuded with bonds to keep peace. Razor had Ward arrested after a recent dispute, despite a prior truce. The case is being tried today before a Kosciusko County justice near Oswego.
An advertisement promoting One Minute Cough Cure claims a quick remedy to prevent consumption and lung trouble. The pitch credits Houseworth Bros as the sellers and frames the product as a fast acting health aid.
James Brinley, a lineman for South Bend Electric, received a 2000 volt shock yesterday around 3:30 pm while on a pole. He survived and was rescued from danger by City Fire Department members.
LaGrange circuit court will hear a damages case involving James Notestea, a constable, suing John Kap, a saloon keeper, for 1000 damages. Notestea alleges he was ejected from a saloon after drinking, falling eight feet from a back door and breaking his shoulder.
Unsure OCR fragment mentions Deputy Sheriff Chatten, a suspect named Jonald, and a transfer to a tower. It references Sedso and a Mr Robert Hainett with unclear roles. The text is garbled and limits clear details about charges, locations, or outcomes.
Mrs Edward Pederne seeks return of her six week old baby alleging she was kept from the child by her husband and his parents. Officer Miller and attorney Walz intervened but the front door and rear exit were used to whisk the mother and child away. Dederline and a neighbor corroborate that the young mother was not restricted, while the elder woman says the husband warned the mother not to take the baby to her own home.
Friction surrounds George M. Brown who faces a sensational divorce suit demanding alimony of £6000 and a restraining order to keep him from Mrs. Brown. He is also defendant in a contempt case for allegedly ignoring a court order and hindering access to the Brown home. Brown is reportedly at large, possibly out of town, as authorities pursue him.
The will of David C. Miller of Union township was filed for probate. It provides for debt payment a Christian burial and equal division of the estate among heirs Jacob B. Miller Mary Wysong Hannah Miller Julia Wysong Rachel Geyer Lovina Wysong and grandson David Mishler after accounting for lifetime advances. John W. Whitehead named executor.
Miss Bessie Martin resigns after a year and a half as operator at the Middlebury independent telephone exchange effective Saturday. She has been a clever, accommodating hello girl who made the exchange popular with constant courtesy.
Lake Shore railway officials focus on boys selling papers and popcorn at the depot. They jump on moving trains risking serious injury. The general superintendent orders arrests when deemed proper. Parents are urged to warn their boys away from the depot before trouble arises.
A letter warns of diphtheria spread from sick children and improperly handled bodies. It urges vigilance by health officers, cautious embalming, and reporting any exposure to prevent funerals and travel from spreading infection.
Wakarusa expects its largest crowd ever on Thursday September 27 as locals anticipate a day of crowds and celebration. Organizers urge residents and visitors to attend the event and join the town’s festivities.
William G Flengal and others transfer a Goshen lot to Ida and Amelia Fleugial for 1000 dollars. Just Beardsley transfers a Elkhart lot to F M Miller for 1500 dollars. Houseworth Bros. catalog ad notes One Minute Cough Cure as a quick remedy.
Druggist George Thomas named as a defendant in a mechanic's lien suit filed by Elkhart Planing Mill Company, but he is not affected. The case concerns J. R. Duncan and Bibbert Planing Mill Company over disputed sums. Thomas asserts the contract price was paid, though the property remains liable for promised payments.
The Republican ticket in Middlebury presents Ira A. Eliott for trustee J F Pickrell for assessor Ice V Mather and W D Smith for justices of the peace Sol McGriey and M A Page for constables and M A Stats for the advisory board.
Captain Chamberlain returns from Chicago bitter about the national encampment of the G A R. He accuses widespread mismanagement that affected nearly every aspect of the event.
Goshen reports Naval Cadet Clarence Arnold who sailed from San Francisco for China has been assigned to the Oregon as mid shipman. Arnold is well known in Eilchart.
A remonstrance signed by 315 persons led by B F Deah acting under a power of attorney was filed in the Auditor's office opposing the liquor license for Valentine D Miller of Nappanee.
Marriage licenses were issued to Orin M. Bricker 21 and Lena Blanche Stevenson 17 both of Elkhart, and Oliver E. Simmons 31 and Ella M. Mummert 21 both of Jefferson township.
Chairman Swart of the democratic county central committee desires that the judicial convention of LaGrange and Elkhart counties be set for about Sept. 20 at Middlebury. DeWitt's Little Harry Risers are prompt palatable pleasant powerful purifying little pills. Houseworth Bros.
In Goshen this afternoon Judge Henry D Wiileou presides over Phenia Brown versus George M Brown for divorce and alimony. Brown fled the scene and sheriff cannot serve the warrant. hearing scheduled for 3 o clock but Brown’s absence risks a default. Mrs Brown, penniless, cannot attend the telegrams and plans from Perry Turner, her attorney, with Chesterton looming as location potential.
DeWitt C. Dilworth sues Hon. Arthur Kennedy a street car magnate for 157000 in a suit filed in Tillsburg. Dilworth claims the amount was promised for aiding in organizing an interurban line linking Ittkhart Goshen and South Bend.
Ora and Will Gardner faced trespass and illegal shooting charges before Justice Young at Goshen with jury of twelve. The trial, prosecuted by Sims and defended by Jim Showalter, ended in scandal as juror Hodge fled via the transom amid 9 to 4 conviction leaning. Contempt charges will follow.
A second remonstrance against Frank W Shirley the fifth ward smoonist was filed yesterday with 295 signatures. Shirley did not file his application at the last term of the commissioner’s court and may face further action this term. Allen Halverson West Prairie Wis cites people traveling ten miles to Foley’s Kidney Cure while J A Spero Helmer Ind calls it the medical wonder of the age.
Hon and Mrs Z W Miler secure a suite at Hotel Hascall for the coming year and will reside there upon taking possession of their home. S E H Whitmer sold two parcels for £34. Pi Miller has received Chicago, Indiana, and South Bend offers. The piece notes Charles remains a Goshen resident with strong local regard.
Health officers report a virulent diphtheria outbreak in Mill Creek LaPorte County traced to a South Bend woman and an afflicted child. Numerous exposures have prompted closing of area schools amid rising concerns.
Engineer Cook plans to let the contract for the large fill to be done by Mr. Lilly at Yawa see. Frank Brumbaugh, the Elk Hart contractor, is in town to review the specifications. Work is set to begin October 1.
The board of county commissioners led by Major J. B. Cobb with Charles Walley and Wm. Whetten inspected two Bristol bridges over the Little Elkhart and the race and will accept them. Frank Brum baugh built both bridges. An employee of the Lake Shore back shops, Mr. Fetzer, was injured at work on a lathe when a steel sliver about an inch long pierced his eye. He was taken to the city hospital. Dr. Goodrich dressed the wound and noted potential loss of sight in the affected eye. Partial vision may remain, but prognosis was uncertain.
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