Boss Brown Dominates Elkhart County Politics
Louis Ludlow reports in the Sen net el of Walter Brown the Thirteenth district chairman’s rise from relative obscurity to power in Elkhart county. The piece details his fringe tactics, clashes with Perry Turner and other leaders, and a looming decimation as factions strain the Republican party. It notes Goshen and Starke county political turmoil and a Knox convention action with James Fletcher and Gorrell.
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Louis Ludlow
Indianapolis Sentinel
Elkhart County
Brown
Sentnel
Thirteenth District
Elkhart
Walter Brown
Republican Committee
Indiana
Gowdy
Jack
Charles Ss. Hernly
Republican State Committee
Charles Sagacious
Mr. Brown
Toledo
Dodge
Perry Turner
Turner
Council
A. R. Beardsley
M. A. Demarest
George Huntley
J. B. Davidson
BE. O. Pfeiffer
L. C. Vanderlip
Brick
Starke County
Knox
James Fletcher
Gorrell
W. A. Uncapher
Jacob Quigley
Henry E. White
W. A. Pierson
M. T. Boner
J. Moan
Henry Short
Alonzo O. Garner
Frank E. Hering
South Bend
Hering
tSarke County
Congress
Republicans Open Campaign in Thirteenth District at South Bend
The South Bend Tribune reports Republicans will begin their campaign in the Thirteenth District at South Bend on September 20. Senator Beveridge will give the opening speech and Congressman A. N. Brick will attend to take part in the exercises.
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South Bend
Senator Beveridge
A. N. Brick
Tribune
Death claims Dr Baumgartner in Elkhart
Dr Christopher C Baumgartner aged 60 died at his home 507 Middlebury street Elkhart after a long illness. Born in Switzerland he came to the U S at age ten and later served as a minister in the German Evangelical church before devoting himself to medicine. Survived by wife Barbara and three sons A J William H and Reuben A Baumgartner. Funeral plans await his son's return home.
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Christopher C. Baumgartner
Elkhart
Middlebury Street
Baumgartner
Switzerland
America
Wayne County
Ohio
A. J. William H
Reuben A. Baumgartner
Miles Medical Co
Oine
Mrs H B Townsend Dies in Bedford Pa After Illness
Dr C W Frink received a telegram announcing the death of Mrs H B Townsend in Bedford Pa yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock. Cause of death heart disease long suffered. She was wife of Rev H B Townsend pastor of the Presbyterian church in Hikhart for 11 years. They lived in town 14 years and were held in high esteem. Six children were born to her and none lived past childhood. She bore sorrow with grace and helped her husband.
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C. W. Frink
H. B. Townsend
Bedford
Mrs.Townsend
Rise to Fame by Democrats of Ohio
A 1901 Elkhart Chronicle item traces Rev. Herbert S. Bigelow of Cincinnati as a Democratic nominee for Ohio secretary of state, noting his Elk hart roots and rise from Vine Street Church preacher to national figure potential. The piece also mentions family ties, adoption by Mrs. Bigelow, Oberlin education, and Bigelow’s acclaim as a speaker.
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Elkhart
Herbert S. Bigelow
Cincinnati
Vine Street
Sandusky
Elkhar T
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Vine Street Congregational Church
Congress
Bigelow
Mr. Bigelow
Edwin Seely
Hikhart
Florida
Virgil Young
Edwardsburg Road
Young
Seely
Mr. Seely
Oil Leases Near Bryan Ohio To Drill On Local Field
The U S Texas Oklahoma Oil Co has leased 2000 acres near Bryan Ohio and plans drilling soon. Funds from Oklahoma development will not be used here and stockholders may participate as a sideline. Supt Silvers praised the Bryan field’s proven oil flow and reduced uncertainty. Granite Oklahoma well progresses with casing needed after a 500 foot gravel layer. Deposited material about 80 feet remains to be drilled. timeline indicates a week to pass this layer.
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U. S., Texas & Oklahoma Oil Co
Bryan
Oklahoma
Supt. Silvers
Enders
Granite
Divorce suit filed by Louise Laubsher against Frank Laubsher
Louise Laubsher, represented by Vail and Wehmeyer, sues Frank Laubsher for divorce in Goshen claiming drunkenness and cruel treatment including a threat to cut her throat with a butcher knife. She seeks to resume her maiden name Louisa Cree. The couple married July and separated September 12, 1901. Court records note County Recorder W. F. Peddycord’s quarterly fees totaling 969.40, 419.40 above his salary.
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Louise Laubsher
Vail & Wehmeyer
Frank Laubsher
Louisa Cree
Goshen
Nene
W. F. Peddycord
Real estate transfers to J W Fieldhouse in Elkhart area
A series of Elkhart property transfers list Lucy Luther Hattie Fullmer Albert A Elliott and others selling to J W Fieldhouse. Purchases include multiple lots in Fieldhouse additions Strong's third Add Allendale Willowdale Concord and McNaughton Youngs with prices from 200 to 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Luther
J. W. Fieldhouse
Elkhart
Hattie Fullmer
Strong
Albert A. Elliott
John W. Fieldhouse
A. L. Hubbell
A. Raper Beardsley
Allendale
David L. Weaver
William Daily
Willowdale
Add
Walter D. Nusbaum
Concord
John W. Filedhouse
Collins Pindell
Lyots
Northern Indiana Health Bulletin Highlights Regional Death Rates
The Indiana State Board of Health monthly bulletin reports the northern region shows the lowest overall death rate and infant mortality, and the highest share of deaths among those 65 and older. It also lists lowest pulmonary tuberculosis and typhoid fever deaths, and higher counts for several counties with the top rate over 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana State Board of Health
Lagrange
Wood buyers rush to stockpile as coal prices rise
Coal dealers anticipate high anthracite and soft coal prices and possible shortages. William Brusman bought 400 cords of wood at Milford for early delivery, expecting shipments soon. He noted wood prices may track coal costs and supply difficulties, with current prices roughly steady from last winter.
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William Brusman
Milford
Fire Destroys Grain Stack on McNaughton Farm North of Kim Bark Factory
John Groff, a tenant on the McNaughton farm north of the Kim bark factory, worked threshing rye when a spark from the threshing engine ignited the straw. The fire consumed about 140 bushels of unthreshed grain. A chemical engine arrived but could not halt the blaze, and the stack burned to ashes within minutes.
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Gratin
John Groff
McNaughton
Kimbark
Commissioners decide on Elkhart township justice petition
The Goshen board of commissioners yesterday ruled on a petition for an extra justice of the peace in Elkhart township. Most members, Davis and Whetten, voted for one justice, Fieldhouse for two. Concord has five justices plus the city judge. other townships mostly have two, with Elkhart to have one after the terms of Young and Farrell expire and Whisler’s renomination. Goshen maintains a separate court through City Judge Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Elkhart Township
Goshen
Messrs. Davis
Whetten
Fieldhouse
Concord Township
Young
G. W. Farrell
Whisler
Peters
County approves $800 for three months supplies
The commissioners granted the $800. Superintendent Charles McFillen presented a requisition for three months' supplies for the county infirmary. A highway vacation and straightening petition in York Township was considered. Joseph Yoder D W Ganger and E W Kinnison were appointed viewers.
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Clinton Township
Stoney Creek
Millersburg
Charles McFillen
York Township
Joseph Yoder
D. W. Ganger
E. W. Kinnison
Library donation boosts Goshen collection with major gift
The Goshen board of library directors receives strong support for magazine donations. Prof J Rieman contributes sixty volumes to the new public library, about twenty-five bound, including Century North American Review Forum and reports from the National Educational Association and state education departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Board of Library Directors
J. ¥. Rieman
oorth*American Review
Review of Reviews
the Forum
National Educational Association
State Department
Republicans Nominate Ticket in Harrison Township
The Harrison Township Republicans nominate a ticket headed by Justices of the Peace Jacob W Meese and Louis Risord, with the slate including other local candidates to be announced.
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Harrison - Township
Peace
Roosevelt on the trusts in Wheeling speech
President Roosevelt arrived in Wheeling at 8 30 AM to a loud ovation. He reiterated that industrial trends cannot be reversed but must be regulated and controlled by government action, calling for constitutional amendments to empower full supervision over large corporations.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Scott
West Virginia
Roosevelt
McClure House
County council again disallows defense fees in Strine case
Attorneys E A Dausman and Anthony Deahl seek 200 dollars for Strine defense but the county limit remains 100 dollars. They must accept the 100 by January 1 or it becomes default. Paternity case Foster v Prough moved from LaGrange to Elkhart circuit court. LaGrange jurors and stenographer L H Beyerle to attend court next Monday. Levi C Cripe named administrator of Lydia Cripe estate with Berkey and Zigler as attorneys. Ernest Timerhoof v City of Elkhart set for trial in LaGrange circuit court on September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dotson
John M. Menschein
Martha
Samuel K. Kauffman
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Lagrange
Clinton Township
Stoney Creek
Millersburg
Jesse Peffley
Jackson Jp
Bessie Sparks
Goshen
E. A. Dausman
Anthony Deahll
Dausman
Deahl
Gan Foster
Allen Prough
Elkhart Circuit Court
L. H. Beyerle
Levi C. Cripe
Lydia Cripe
Berkey & Zigler
Ernest Timerhoof
County council fixes 1903 levy amid officer disputes
The county council sets a levy of 281-3 cents per $10 to fund a $66,540 appropriation, down from 291-3 cents in 1902. Dissatisfaction grows among county officers as lawsuits loom, notably over assessor D. W. Puterbaugh's claim for higher salary and expenses. The Goshen Democrat notes officers may sue. the council defends strict economy as saving money despite hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Democrat
D. W. Puterbaugh
Puterbaugh
Local County Bills and Approvals Noted in Disbursement Log
The record shows refusals of a $50 clerk hire bill and a $25 request, with the county surveyor’s $405 bill disallowed. An account for Beardsley avenue bridge payable to contractor William Staith at $20 is marked not allowed.
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Beardsley Avenue
William Staith
Interurban Baseball League Aims For 1903 Start
Edwin Miller of Mishawaka initiates an interurban base ball league plan with Mishawaka South Bend Elkhart and Goshen ready to join. Five or six towns could participate and convenient transportation would be provided, the South Bend Times reports.
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Edwin Miller
Mishawaka
South Bend
Elkhart
Goshen
Marriage Licenses Issued to Peters Stahley Teeter Shearer
Marriage licenses issued today to George S. Peters 21 of Nappanee and Anna Stahley 22 of Nappanee. Also licensed William H. Teeter 22 and Myrtle Shearer 19, both of Cleveland township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Peters
Nappanee
Anna Stahley
William H. Teeter
Myrtle Shearer
Cleveland Township
Outside Capital Buys Two Local Businesses
Harry Morris of Chicago and J Tripp of Sterling Illinois acquire the general merchandise stocks of John Lusher and John Baumgartner and plan to run the combined business at the old Lusher corner site Harrison and Main. Lusher retires after 32 years in Otis Elkhart and as Elkhart's oldest business man. Baumgartner's tailoring and haberdashery at 522 South Main will continue under Morris & Tripp. Tripp moves from Sterling to reside above the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morris
Chicago
J. Tripp
Sterling, Ill
John Lusher
John Baumgartner
Lusher
Harrison and
Main Streets
Baumgartner
Merchant Tailoring
Middlebury Street
Otis
Elkhart
Conrad Zeisel
Morris and
Tripp
Concord Township Election Inspectors Named by County
County commissioners selected election inspectors for Concord township listing the 22 precincts with assigned names including B H Bickel Fred W Miller J B Martin E R Kerstetter John Davenport Julius D Wood Carl Simonton Robert M Stewart James Gainard Fremont Thomas Cyrus Seiler W H Quaife A R Burns George W H Frank E B Kulp J B Moyer Leander Anderson J C Stevens J H Grosh trustee David W Ganger C K Diener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord Township
BH. C. Bickel
Fred W. Miller
J. B. Martin
E. R. Kerstetter
John Davenport
Julius D. Wood
Carl Simonton
Robert M. Stewart
James Gainard
Fremont Thomas
Cyrus Seiler
W.H. Quaife
A. R .Burns
George W. H. Frank
E.B. Kulp
J. B. Moyer
Leander Anderson
J. C. Stevens
J. H. Grosh
David W. Ganger
C. K. Diener
Retiring Officers Plan New Ventures in Elkhart Goshen
Clerk Dennert and Sheriff Elliott retire January 1, 1903. Dennert will enter real estate and brokerage in Elkhart while Elliott likely stays in Goshen to buy and sell horses. Treasurer Wood will rest and decide on new work. Commissioner Fieldhouse will devote time to interests around Elkhart Goshen Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennert
Elliott
Wood
Fieldhouse
Elkhart
Ellott
Goshen
Goshen Democrat
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Goshen
John W Fieldhouse sells lot in Leitchs add Elkhart to John Guston for 650 dollars. Fieldhouse sells two lots in Fieldhouse 5th add Elkhart to Tilson H Barrows and wife for 2200 dollars. Jacob Mast and wife sell land in Wolfs 3d add Elkhart to George Lambert for 3950 dollars. Miles P Bradford and wife sell two lots in Riverside add Goshen to Albert L Zimmerman and wife for 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Fieldhouse
John Guston
Leitch’s
Elkhart
Tilson H. Barrows
Jacob. Mast
George Lambert
Wolf’s
Miles P. Bradford
Albert L. Zimmerman
Riverside
Goshen
Trustees Hire Teachers for Harrison Township Schools
Trustee Wilson H. Rood has engaged teachers for Harrison township schools opening Sept 22. District No 7 Rosa Blough No 2 A S Leer No 3 Co SBrown No 4 Daniel Singer No 5 Jess Stutsman Ella Martin No 6 O L Weatherhead No 7 Melvin Leer No 8 S Je Miller No 9 Ezra Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson H. Rood
Harrison ‘Township
Rosa Blough
A. S. Leer
Co. S.brown
Daniel” ‘Singer
Jess’ Stutsman
Ella Martin
O. L. Weatherhead
Melvin Leer
Miller
Ezra Hoover
County Council Completes 1903 Time Meeting
Fragmentary OCR notes show the county council completing a 1903 time meeting. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable beyond this vague reference.
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Boss Brown
Beveridge
Political News
Island Park
Septemer 18
L. W. Vail
Wilson Roose
Vails
Vail
Miller, Drake & Hubbell
DR. Baumgartner
Bedford, PA
Elkhart Presbyterian
Erally
Lcenses
Herbert Bigelow
Democrats
Bryan, O
U. S. Texas & Oklahoma Co
Lion Coffee
Outside Capital
J Tripp
Purchase Baumgartner and
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