Life and death in Elkhart the Brimmingstool case
Funeral service for Mrs. John Brimmingstool held at Walley Sons funeral home officiated by Rev Galpin. Body interred at Grace Lawn as husband and relatives followed. Coroner reports death from inanition due to incurable disease. no substantial evidence of poisoning. Doctor Montgomery and Brimmingstool exonerated on criminal operation charge. possible new charge for practicing without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brrmingstool
Walley & Son
Birmingstool
Man Killed by Train in Waterloo Switch Work
C Abrans a Lake Shore employee from Adrian was struck by eastbound train No 87 while working on an interlocking switch at Waterloo shortly after nine. He had both legs amputated and died after being taken to his home. Details were not learned locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Abrans
Lake Shore
Adrain
Waterloo
Ahrans
Independent Candidacy for Circuit Judge Sparks Local Debate
Hank Dodee allegedly authorized an announcement of his independent bid for circuit judge amid denials and town debate. Anthony Deehi claims Dodee asked Beali to deliver the announcement, a move Elk hart reputables view as a real condition confronting the local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Dodee
Betwen
Goshen Democrat
Hank
Anthony Deehi
Ilank
Beali
Democras
Deani
Elkhart
Rank
Jianix
Wind
Will Sue For 5000 Damages Over False Pretense Claim
Co L Craig former employee of FEilhartan accused hotel keeper J Coates of Grand Island Nebraska of swindling 750 dollars. Craig traces draft on himself for 50 dollars to be paid in St Louis and says Coates failed to honor payment, prompting Craig to sue for 5000 dollars. He left his job then sent the funds to the hotel owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coates
Craig
Crowded City Schools Seek Additional Classroom Space
Enrollment in city schools reached 2400 yesterday prompting the school board to add a new room at the central building and to fix up the upper floor. At the other building, enrollment exceeded expectations. Burdock Blood Bitters promotes health by fighting bad blood and indigestion.
Interurban Suit Filed Over Collision Near Germania Hall
William J. Niblock sues Indiana Electric Railway for 1560 dollars claiming injuries from an interurban car near Germania hall. He says his buggy was wrecked, horse injured, and 150 dollars worth of patent medicines destroyed, with personal injuries as a result.
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William J. Niblock
Indiana Electric Railway Company
Germania Hall
Sheriff's Hunt Narrowed to Two Stolen Watches
Sheriff Elliott has located one of two stolen watches and will recover it today. It is either the watch taken from George Butler at Elkhart or Lou Whitehead's watch stolen at the Big Four station in Goshen. The exact owner is not yet known due to mixed numbers.
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Sheriff Elliott
George Butler
Elkhart
Lou Whitehead
Goshen
Stolen Horse Incident Reported After Death in Barnyard
A derryman, R BE Williams, found a horse dead in his barn yard north of the city. Police received a sheriff's card from Marshall confirming a horse matching the description had been stolen from Edward Andrews at Go yuae Michigan.
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R. BE. Williams
Wiliams
Marshall
Edward Andrews
Goyuae
Mich
Frank Shirley Denied License on South Main Street
Frank Shirley failed to secure a business license due to strong local opposition. The decision blocks his operation across the tracks on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Shirley
Iisuericense
South Main Street
Ferrall and Wife Arrested on Blackmail Charge in Toledo
Frank I Ferrall former Lake Shore stenographer and his wife were arrested in Toledo on blackmail allegations filed by W H Bridenbaugh a Lake Shore plumber. Bridenbaugh says he visited Ferrall at 563 Colburn Street and was pressured for money after a confrontation involving accusations and threats. The Ferralls deny the charges insisting Bridenbaugh insulted Mrs Ferrall and asserting no revolvers or coercion occurred.
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Frank I
Ferrall
Lake Shore
Arthur Wheaton
Toledo
W. H. Bridenbaugh
Tolledo
William Kline
Bridenbaugh
Colburn Street
Swin
Wesard
Jerrall
Ferralls
Dodge Declares Independent Bid For Judge Post
The Goshen Democrat and Hank Dodge announce his independent candidacy for judge. The South Bend Times notes Dodge enjoys excitement and would relish the campaign with help from supporters, predicting a lively race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Dodge
Goshen
Hoosier Toadstools Eatery Prompts Cautious Digestion
Henry S. Weaver claimed Ohio toadstools are edible after eating a supper of them near Nappanee Indiana. A vigorous doctor used a stomach pump to keep him from danger, showing the risk involved in the mushroom tasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry S. Weaver
Ohio
Indiana
Nappanee
Henry
Terra Firma
Mason Seeks Enforcement of Ashland County Judgment
William H. Mason files in Ohio to enforce a Common Pleas Court judgment against American Mutual Life Insurance Co of Elkhart for 230.33 dollars plus 138.22 costs. He asks for 500 dollars total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Mason
Common Pleas Court
Ashland County
Ohio
American Mutual Life Insurance Co
Elkhart
Hoboes Arrested Near Heasley Brick Yard With Knives Found
In Milwaukee a phone tip led police to two hoboes entering the Heasley brick yard. They fled but were caught after a short chase. Officers found about four dozen knives and scissors on them. suspects Riley and Winney, both under 35, claimed the items came from Pennsylvania. They were transported to the station while hungry. Police consider the capture potentially tied to a recent theft at a hardware store.
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Heasley
Whiteman
Miller
Pennsylvania
William Riley
Mike Winney
Staton
Winney
Mishawaka Girl Located. Found Safe in Milwaukee
A Mishawaka girl who vanished was traced to Milwaukee and located by the St. Joseph county sheriff. The father, Frank Grise, asked the superintendent to discontinue the search as the girl is now at home in Milwaukee. The family is deeply troubled by her actions. She took a $10 bill from her mother's dresser before leaving.
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Mishawaka
Milwaukee
Frank Grise
Braden
Wis
St. Joe County
Grise
Trial in State v Montgomery Brimingstool shifts to afternoon
The case touching Dr Montgomery and John Brimingstool, charged in an alleged criminal operation that harmed Mrs Brimingstool, moves to trial this afternoon after prosecutors and defense agreed on a fast track. A Goshen girl’s testimony is expected and the outcome remains uncertain.
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Montgomery
John Brimingstool
Vernon Vanfleet
Beyerle Improving at Coal Creek Tennessee
A letter from Coal Creek Tennessee dated September 4 reports L H Beyerle improving with little fever. Mrs Beyerle hopes to return to Goshen next week. Masons and Knights of Pythias assist in his care.
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Coal Creek
Tenn
Goshen
L. H. Beyerle
Mrs McQuarry Undergoes Spleen Abscess Surgery
Mrs Anna McQuarry of Maple street underwent spleen abscess surgery this morning performed by Dr Kunn with Drs Fleming and Wisenheiss assisting. Doctors express fair hope for recovery given her extreme weakness.
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Anna McQuarry
Maple Street
Kunn
Fleming and
Wisenheiss
Levy Fifty Cents by County Council on Next Year Tax
The county council adjourned after final reading of an ordinance to levy about 50 cents per $100 of assessed value for next year. The proposal abolishes the probate commissioner’s salary, reduces the county surveyor pay, and sets total current expenses at 36,718.22. Floating debt stands at 44,435.60 with other indebtedness totaling 99,934.58 after tax installments. Taxable property is 21,209,075, and warrants unpaid amount to about 7,000 remain outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Milburn
Daniel Zook
Joseph Smith
Henry Zezisel
Ira Hapner
Circuit Court
Board of Health
Wood
Miller & Drake
Elkhart
Supreme Court
Foley's Kidney Cure Described as Pure Medicine
Foley's Kidney Cure is promoted as a pure medicine with concentrated remedies known for treating kidney and bladder diseases. Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Trial of Dr Montgomery Ends Acquittal in Local Case
The trial of Dr Montgomery for a criminal operation on Mrs Brimingstool ended when Judge Blake acquitted him. Testimony described post mortem findings, patient conditions, and alleged statements about a baby, with defense and prosecution presenting overlapping accounts and no conclusive evidence of foeticide or criminal operation.
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Montgomery
John Brimingstool
Brimingstool
Permelia Hardroth
Milwukee
Lima
Ind
Dr. Montgomery
Little grocer’s daughter injures arm in hammock fall
The daughter of grocer Charles Korn fell from a hammock and broke her arm between the wrist and elbow. The fracture was reduced and the child is reported doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Korn
Heath Reappointed Truant Officer for Elkhart County
Amos C. Heath of Goshen is reappointed as truant officer of Elkhart County in recognition of his past exemplary service. He assumes duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos C. Heath
Goshen
Elkhart County
S Office
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Guy
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Royal Raking Powder CO
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Ida Strappell
Chicago
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Eckerman
James S. Dodge
Korn
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