Man Struck by Train Near Elkhart Leaves Doubling Toll
Chauncey Carver 23 of Dunlaps was struck by Lake Shore train No 28 near Yellow Creek crossing while returning home in a single rig. He suffered severe head injuries, multiple fractures, and was unconscious with little hope for recovery. He was taken to Goshen and later to a private hospital where his condition improved slightly but remained critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Carver
Dunlips
Lake Shore
Abraham Garver
Elkhart
Micheal Jordan
Mikhart
Yellow Creek
Young Garver
Goshen
Carver
Garver
Street Railway
Dunlaps
Gilver
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Harrison and Bristol
George E Compton and wife transfer to James Hitchcock a lot in Elkhart for 2500 dollars. Louis M Simpson and wife to Delos N Weaver a lot in Elkhart for 570 dollars. Mary E Mue and husband to Edward R Mue a lot in Elkhart for 200 dollars. Eli R Hess and wife to J R Hess land in Harrison for 3300 dollars. A D Driggs and wife to E M Crankwright 21 acres in Washington for 358 dollars. Delia Congdon by administrator to A D Driggs a lot in Bristol for 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. E. Compton
James Hitchcock
Elkhart
Louis M. Simpson
Delos N. Weaver
Mary E. Mue
Edward R. Mue
Eli R. Hess
J. R. Hess
Harrison
A. D. Driggs
E. M. Crankwright
Washighton
John Slear Seeks Democratic Nomination for Township Trustee
John Slear is a well known Democrat aiming for the township trustee nomination. He presents public office as a public trust and his campaign emphasizes serving the people. He is described as clever and capable of drawing a large vote.
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John Slear
Mr. Slear
Union and Jefferson Townships Nominate Local Tickets
In Union township Democrats nominate James Brown for trustee on the first ballot with 63 votes defeating Wy Song and Baker Jiegenboom. John W. Albion is chosen assessor over Jesse Smith. Henry Wysorg and John D. Rohrer named advisory board. Jefferson township Republicans nominate John Newell for trustee by acclamation with four candidates for assessor needing five ballots. John Lee wins. Remaining ticket includes Samuel Grosh, Franklin Juday, George Milner, J A Tet-terhoff, James Lynn, Charles Cornell, and road supervisors Jesse Long, Judson Doty, John McDonald, George Wagoner, George Kitson, Jacob Swinehart.
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Union Township
James Brown
Mel Wysong
Baker Jiegenboom
John W. Albion
Jesse Smith
Vwo
Wamed
Henry Wysorg
John D. Rohrer
Jefferson Township
John Newell
Democrats
Jesse Long
Judson Doty
John McDonald
George Wagoner
George Kitson
Jacob Swinehart
Goshen Libel Case Against Goshen Times Aims at Vail
Walter Gard and W H Ragan of the Goshen Times stand as defendants in a state libel prosecution filed by L W Vail of Goshen. The charge alleges publication designed to injure Vail’s reputation and prospects for the Republican nomination for judge. Miller Drake and Deal Deal assist in the case. defense teams may include Davis Hubbell Davis Roose and a Frankfort firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gard
W. H. Ragan
Goshen Times
Indiana
Hon. L. W. Vail
Goshen
Lou W. Vail
Vail
Miller & Drake and
Deal & Deal of
Davis, Hubbell & Davis
Wilson Roose
Frankfort
John Brimingstool and Dr Montgomery Acquitted
The cases charging a criminal operation on Mrs Permeli Hardreth’s sister Mrs Brimingstoc are dropped. Judge Blake acquitted Dr Montgomery Saturday at 11 o clock and Prosecutor Frank dismissed the case against Brimingstool this morning after key witnesses left town. Future action remains possible but state attorneys are not prepared to commit.
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Montgomery
John Brimingstool
Blake
Frank
Birmingstool
Motgomery
Permeli
Hardreth
Brimingstoc
Byron Brothers Ousted by Goshen City Ordinance
The Goshen city council passes an ordinance to remove derelict officials and targets Byron Brothers of the fifth ward. Republicans touted his business skill and pressed for his removal after his absence and insurance actions, while Clerk Wolfe remains in office.
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Goshen
Clerk Wolfe
Wolfe
Byron Brothers
Fifth Ward
Mr. Brothers
New Paris
Wildlife hunting season dates in state notice
It states hunting prohibitions on ducks from April 15 to September 1, pheasants and quails from February 1 to November 1, squirrels from December 20 to June 1, and prairie chickens from February 1 to September 1.
Miller seeks $10,000 damages from Nappanee firm
S F Miller files a civil action against a Nappanee based company seeking ten thousand dollars in damages. The suit outlines alleged business fault or negligence prompting the claim and formal court action.
Box Factory Floor Collapse Lawsuit Overhand Injury
Samuel I Miller sues Copper Brothers & Zook and others for 10000 alleging a rotten floor in a Nappanee box factory caused a fall on April 3, 1900. He claims broken right hand bones, sprained ankle, leg injuries and kidney disease, rendering him unable to work. Attorneys Chamberlain & Turner and George N. Neterer represent the plaintiff.
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Samuel I. Miller
John D Coopes
Frank Coppes
Daniel Zook
Chamberlain & Turner
George N. Neterer
Copper Brothers & Zook
Nappanee
Will of George Shearer Allocates Farm to Mary then Olive Nickerson
The will filed for probate in Locke township provides that after burial the land and personal property pass to Mary E. Shearer for her life. After Mary’s death Olive Ann Nickerson, raised by Mr Shearer, inherits the land if she stays with Mary. upon her death she receives $1,000. Mary Shearer and Olive Nickerson to remain on the farm. Samuel C Harrington and Mary Warrington witnessed the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shearer
Locke Township
Mary E. Shearer
Mary Shearer
Olive Ann Nickerson
Mr. Shearer
Olive Nickerson
Samuel C. Harrington
Mary Warrington
Middlebury Democratic Ticket Nominated at Township Meeting
The Middlebury township Democrats Saturday nominated a full slate: Trustee W. E. Griner assessor G. M. Lehman justices Seth Troyer and J. E. Houk constables Devoid Alshonce and John Troyer advisory board D. B. Nusbaum road supervisors Henry Yoder Noah Simmons Wm. E. Zimmerman Geo. J. Tyson John Beachy Moses Eash.
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Middlebury Township
W. E. Griner
G. M. Lehman
Seth Troyer
J. E. Houk
Devoid Alshonce
John Troyer
D. B. Nusbaum
Henry Yoder
Noah Simmons
Wm. E. Zimmerman
Geo. J. Tyson
John Beachy
Moses Eash
Elkhart Carriage Specialty Co Incorporates Officers Named
The Elkhart Carriage Specialty Co. was incorporated yesterday with officers Pres G B Pratt Vice Pres C T Swaffield Sec Robt O Neville Treas I W Short. The above officers with Alex Montgomery form the stockholders. The company intends to manufacture and sell the Neville Pole and Shaft Coupler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Carriage Specialty ‘Co
G. B. Pratt
C. T. Swaffield
Robt. O. Neville
I. W. Short
Alex. Montgomery
Neville Pole
Local Transfers and Business Change in Elkhart
EB H Beckley and wife sell to R C G Leedy and wife a lot in Ekihart for 2400 dollars. Barney Cline sells to Clifford J Scott and wife a lot in Nappanee for 3150 dollars. Elizabeth A Stiver sells to Jacob F Rink land in Clinton for 2270 dollars. George Vinnedge Company yesterday moved dry goods stock to Boyle and Brown of Hillsdale who will open a new shop and offer a large Elkhart stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. Beckley
R. C G. Leedy
Ekihart
Barney Cline
Clifford J. Scott
Nappanee
Elizabeth A. Stiver
Jacob F. Rink
Clinton
George Vinnedge & Company
Boyle & Brown
Hillsdale
Messrs. Boyle & Brown
Elkhart
Dairyman Seeley Reports Missing Cows, Suspects Theft
Dairyman Seeley reported to the police last night that twelve of his cows escaped from the pasture and could not be located. This morning at six o'clock after several hours, the cows were still missing and he is slightly suspicious they may have been stolen.
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Seeley
Goshen Rector Receives a Call from Tennessee Parish
Rev. Frederic W. Goodman of St. James Church Goshen has received a vestry call from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Chattanooga Tenn a large parish and the first church of that city It is probable he will accept He is an able minister and good citizen and St James church can ill afford to lose him.
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Frederic W. Goodman
St. James’ Church
Goshen
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Chattanooga
Tenn
Goodman
South Bend Population Nears 36,000 Target
South Bend came close to reaching 36,000 residents on June first but stopped at 35,999. The city shows a decade rise of 14,180 people, with earlier figures tracing growth from 12 in 1830 to 13,392 in 1880.
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South Bend
Goshen Resort Case Finds Maud Cline Intervened
Maud Cline attempted suicide at a Goshen resort last night after an unhappy romance. She consumed a large quantity of laudanum but was saved by Dr. Jackson who responded to the emergency.
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Maud Cline
Goshen
Dr. Jackson
Goshen Council Agrees to Water Works Pumps Contract
The Goshen city council closed a contract for new water works pumps costing 24,000 dollars. Payments are 4,000 dollars per year with semi annual installments covering principal and interest.
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Goshen
Local board awards multiple county contracts in Elkhart area
Elkhart firms win bids for dry goods groceries and shoes with Cornell Brothers and Bechtel among bidders. Myers Brothers win meat supply contract for next quarter. The board approves insurance on the county jail and assigns a bridge project for Mud Run. court terms set for October first and juries to be drawn September 24.
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Cornell Brothers
Sol B. Culp
Frederick Culp
Longeeliff Insane Hospital
Morehouse
County Recorder’s Office
Harper Shoe Company
Cornell & Bechtel
W. H. Charnley
Warren Berkey
Myers Brothers of
Dunlaps
Elkhart
Judge Wilson
State of Indiana
George Ayers
James Hess
Wilson
Anthony Deahl
LaGrange
Deahl
Thomas Evans
Benton Township
Mud Run
Kaatz & Goldstein
Sam Lewis
L. C. Wells
Goshen Man Granted Licence to Wed Ina Kauffman of Middlebury
Elmer H. Johns aged 25 of Goshen is licensed to marry Ina Kauffman aged 20 of Middlebury in the marriage licenses hearing.
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Elmer H. Johns
Goshen
Ina Kauffman
Middlebury
Thieves Reign as Darkness Aids Nighttime Burglary
A city crime report notes a surge in thefts captured during the recent blackout. Police warn residents to secure homes and increase street patrols as investigations continue into a spate of burglaries occurring after dusk.
Robbery Plots Uncovered After Stormy Night Break-ins
Officer Yoder chased two men through rain to Jefferson Street after they dropped bundles in the Century Club alley. Ten cigar boxes and two large plugs were found at Stewart's grocery, with a rear basement door forced open. A second theft at Julius Jester's South Main saloon yielded a coin box valued at 25 dollars. Police suspect home talent and expect arrests soon.
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Yoder
Century Club
Jefferson Street
Samuel Stewart
Main
Jefferson
Whiteman
Offcer Miller
Harry Hull
Riverside
Stewart’s Grocery
Julius Jester
South Main
State Street
Stewart's Grocery
Myers seeks administrator with will annexed for Powers estate
Wm. R. Myers files to be appointed administrator with the will annexed of Anna R. Powers, named residuary legatee, seeking removal of Thos. A. Davis who was previously appointed as administrator and is alleged to be the heaviest creditor awaiting court action.
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Wm. R. Myers
Anna R. Powers
Thos. A. Davis
Mr. Davis
County Seeks Bids for Dustman Bridge Across Yellow Creek
County commissioners order Auditor Berkey to advertise for bids to replace the Dustman bridge over Yellow creek south of Dunlaps after a traction engine damaged it. Project aims to restore crossing and public access.
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Berkey
Yellow Creek
Dunlaps
Jones to Speak at Y M C A Meeting on the Island
Toledo Mayor Jones will address the YMCA gathering on the Island next Sunday at 3 o clock. He is described as a fluent speaker and expected to draw a large audience.
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Mayor Jones
Toledo
Jones
South Bend Police Enforce Quarantine With Arrests
Desperate for compliance with quarantine rules, South Bend officials announce immediate arrests for any person entering quarantined homes or businesses and for residents who leave confinement, as diphtheria spreads in the city.
Daylight Robbery Near Sodus Leads to Reward
A daytime burglary at Gren Brown's country home near Sodus Saturday afternoon saw thieves steal jewelry including a gold pen set, breast pins, rings, chains, a silver watch, clothing, and $6. Deputy Sheriff Joseph Tennant of Niles found a clue and investigates. a $25 reward is offered by the sheriff.
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Sodus
Gren Brown
Hoboes
Joseph Tennant
Niles
Sodus Township
Bears Sold by Davison to New York Dealer
Charles Davison disposed of his pair of bears to a New York City dealer named Bartlett. Davison had them over a year, trained them, but lacks time to keep them. Bartlett, a wild animal dealer, will ship the bears when the cage arrives for a $200 payment to Davison. The cubs came from an uncle who captured them in the far west.
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Charles Davison
New York City
Bartlett
Davison
Mr. Davison
Far West
Mother Missing After Galveston Flood Disaster
Brothers of Mrs. Wm. Schaffer and Miss Edna Swan report their mother still missing after the Galveston flood. A telegram says they are safe while she is unaccounted for, city damage is extensive, and the family awaits further word as relief efforts continue.
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Wm. Schaffer
Edna Swan
Galveston
Tex
Harry
Mamma
Willie
Gulf
Thirty-seventh Street
Chicago
Miss Swan
Thirty-third Street
Ulery Family Safe From Sabine Pass Telegram
D. D. Ulery of Goshen received a telegram from his son Charles J. Ulery at Sabine Pass Texas saying the water was subsiding and he and his family were safe. His parents had awaited information all day.
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D. D. Ulery
Goshen
Charles J. Ulery
Sabine Pass
Texas
Garver's Poor Chance After Lake Shore Train Crash
Chauncey Garver, struck by a Lake Shore train at Yellow Creek crossing Sunday night, lies in Goshen hospital with little improvement. He is kept under opiates to dull excruciating pain, and no great hope for recovery is expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey Garver
Lake Shore
Yellow Creek Crossing
Goshen
Bond Filed in Goshen Libel Case Support
Bond of 386 dollars each was posted yesterday for Walter S. Gard and Wm. H. Ragan of the Goshen Times in the Vail criminal libel suit. Securities named include A. R. Beardsley of Elkhart Charles A. Harper George K. Poyser Wilson Roose and Schuyler C. Hubbell of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Gard
Wm. H. Ragan
Goshen
Annetta Fieldhouse to Wed Charles E Frank
Mr and Mrs John W Fieldhouse announce the marriage of their daughter Annetta to Mr Charles Edwin Frank. The ceremony will be at seven thirty in the evening on Wednesday September 26 at the Fieldhouse home located at Second and Pigeon streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Fieldhouse
Annetta
Charles Edwin Frank
Fieldhouse
Second and
Pigeon Streets
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Jefferson and
Union
John
Brimingstool
S. F. Miller
H. B. Sykes
Minnie H. Stone
Longcliff Insane Hospital
William Cassiday
Daylight Robbery
Bears
Ulery Family Safe
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