Suit Over 2000 Policy Against Elkhart Mutual Life
Mrs. George Gifford through attorneys Perry Lurner and James L Harmon sues Elkhart Mutual Life Assurance Association to recover 2000 on her late husband’s life policy. The complaint states the assured died in 1898 and no settlement has been made. Sheriff Elliott notes Peter Westbrook, former county jail prisoner, remains at large despite efforts to capture him. He is described as regretful yet elusive, with no local pursuit active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gifford
Perry L. Lurner
James L. Harmon
Elkhart Mutual Life Assurance Association
Peter Westbrook
Elliott
Peter
Elkhart
Elkhart Marriage Licenses Issued to Geraghty Dolan and Meyer Minnich
Marriage licenses issued to Anthony Geraghty 35 and Margaret Lillian Dolan 27 of Elkhart. Also to Emil H. Meyer 24 of Elkhart and Fannie L. Minnich 21 of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Geraghty
Margaret Lillian Dolan
Elkhart
Emil H. Meyer
Fannie L. Minnich
Goshen
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Concord
Harriet M. Vinderman and husband transfer land in Elkhart to John J. Shanahan and wife for 1800 dollars. Jacob B. Myers and wife transfer land in Concord to John J. Meyers and Charles I. Meyers for 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Vinderman
John J. Shanahan
Elkhart
Jacob B. Myers
John J
Charles I. Meyers
Concord
Case Dismissed in Zeitler vs Arisman Detention Trial
The case of Mary Zeitler against Benjamin Arisman for detention of property before Justice Farrell at Goshen was adjusted by attorneys P. L. Turner and Davis Hubbell and Davis, and the case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Zeitler
Benjamin Arisman
Justice Farrell
Goshen
P. L. Turner
Davis
Hubbell & Davis
Goshen Man Declared Insane After Sunstroke
Aubray H. Kinley of Goshen declared insane after sunstroke. Kinley was a partner at the Walker factory and a member of the Goshen City band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aubray H. Kinley
Goshen
Walker Factory
Goshen City
Dr Miles Returns to Elkhart After Kilburn Purchase
Eber Darling Jr disposed of his residence at Fourth and Franklin to Dr Frank Miles of Chicago for 12500 dollars. The lot measures 12234 by 165 feet and will be improved by Miles who has resided in Chicago. He has also bought forty feet of adjacent Snyder property to extend the lawn after the house is moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eber Darling, Jr
Fourth
Franklin Streets
Franklin Miles
Chicago
Elkhart
Miles
Snyder
Acclamation Nominates Local Judicial Tickets at Convention
The Democratic judicial convention met at Middlebury and nominated Hon. Lew Warner of Goshen for judge and T. B. Greene of LaGrange for prosecuting attorney by acclamation. No other candidates were in the field. Full report appears tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Lew Warner
Goshen
T. B. Greene
LaGrange
Middlebury Night Watchman Charles Brown Injured
Charles Brown, night watch at Middlebury, was badly injured returning from Goshen. The crash caused a broken right leg and a badly crushed left leg, with possible internal injuries. He was seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brown
Middlebury
Goshen
Brown
Prohibitionists Organize At Middlebury With Nine Teens
A prohibition club formed Tuesday night at Middlebury with nine teen members, seven new to the party, and organizers expect additions as the group plans healthy growth. New Paris will get a new Big Four depot south of the old site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
New
Paris
Democrats Edge Mortgage Exemption Bill Through Senate Vote
Democratic lawmakers backed a mortgage exemption bill though Republicans opposed. The final tally showed 28 votes in favor, with 19 Democrats and 9 Republicans supporting the measure, while 14 Republicans and 2 Democrats opposed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Creger
Drummond
Gill
Gwin
Heller
Horner
Inman
Keeney
Kell
Minor
O'Connor
Patten
Stroup
Winfield
Johnson
Jay
Joss
Keyes
Lambert
Miller
Wood
Agnew
Binkley
Brooks
Early
Goodwin
Hawkins
Hogate
Hubbell
Hugg
Madison
Legeman
Leich
New
Newby
Carr
Nusbaum
Wenty
Tedatht & Law
Belgian Hare Pest Threat Prompts San Diego County Ordinance
The Belgian hare craze ends as dangers of unchecked breeding are argued. San Diego county supervisors pass an ordinance to ban releasing hares and to remove escaped individuals, reflecting rising public concern and potential regulatory action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
San Diego County
San Francisco Chronicle
Two hoboes McKinney and Riley strike in jail over alleged theft
Mike McKinney and William Riley, jailed for larceny over knives and scissors, began a morning strike refusing bread and water. Guard Hoagland summoned Supt. Braden as they threaten revenge. they face pending charges and possible rearrest after the sentence ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike McKinney
William Riley
Guard Hoagland
Braden
Lake Shore
Lards
Wisconsin Central
William Grant Sues Goshen Saloonist for Damages
William Grant of Goshen sues Louis Fredeke a Goshen saloonkeeper for damages alleging Fredeke sold him intoxicants yesterday while Grant is an habitual drunkard. The suit centers on a peculiar case with public interest if Grant’s condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Grant
Goshen
Louis Fredeke
Grant
Mr. Fredike
Forethought and Remedy Save a Traveler on Trip
A West Virginia traveler credits a companion with saving his life during a bloody flux attack in Webster county. He praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy kept on hand before hunting or traveling. Sold by A. O. Rowe, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster County
S. J. Stump
Normantown
W. Va
A. O. Rowe
Missing Elkhart man Rufus Staley leaves town
Friday September 21 report of Rufus Staley a 28 year old husband living with his parents two miles south of Elkhart who vanished after loading two bushels of potatoes and stopping at W H Paul’s grocery and Fred Timmin’s store. He previously suffered insanity and confinement in Goshen county jail. Neighbors fear he left town possibly in despair driving off in a missing rig with efforts ongoing to locate him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Staley
Amos Staley
Elkhart
W. H. Paul
South Main Street
Fred Timmin
Opera House
Jusp
Rufus
Goshen
Staley
A Brutal Husband Allegation Reported on West Franklin
A West Franklin Street woman telephoned police claiming she sheltered a mother and babe driven from home by a drunken husband who abused his wife. Sergeant Dunbar found the house locked up after receiving the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Franklin Street
Dunbar
Health Bulletin Deaths rise across months and diseases noted
The bulletin reports total deaths at 3,221 with increases from June and July. August saw higher deaths among children under five, and typhoid and diphtheria deaths rose. Old people were less affected. Tuberculosis remained persistent, diarrheal diseases caused many deaths, and there were five smallpox cases with no deaths. Massachusetts practices to prevent disease cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Bristol Umbrella Maker’s Wife Seeks Sheriff Aid
Mrs Fred Warner of Bristol petitioned Sheriff Elliott in Goshen to shield her from her abusive husband. She claims repeated blows have broken her nose and damaged her sight, and she says she would consider asylum if she reconciles later. The sheriff doubts her memory of plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warner
Umbrella
Bristol
Goshen
Elliott
Thieves Sentenced in LaGrange County Case
Perry and Sprout two horse thieves from LaGrange were arrested at a Go shenan house and sent to the Jeffersonville reformatory. They were fined $100 and dis franchised for five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry and
Sprout
LaGrange County
Goshenan
LaGrange
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Col Horton Fleeing Debts Across Michigan
The Colonel secured a rig at Ward and Booker's livery, rode to Michigan, and sent a telegraph from Niles to Earl's livery. Col H V Horton, a South Bend horse fair man, has fled into Michigan to dodge debts. Bremen Band, Fairview Band, and the box builder are listed as principal sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward & Booker
Oliver
Michigan
Niles
Earl's
Col
H. V. Horton
South Bend
Bremen
Fairview
Fred on the Run Fugitive Warns Sheriff in Bristol Area
Fred Warner, described as a noted fugitive, remains at large after his wife reports prior nose injuries and secures a warrant. Deputy Chatten notes she traveled to Goshen for the warrant while Constable Heath searches the Bristol area. Warner has vanished into the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warner
Peter Westbrook
Elliott
Fred
Goshen
Chatten
Heath
Warner
Bristol
Marriages Filed for Three Elkhart Couples
Marriage licenses show J. Krank McClare 27 and Rilla Jean Myers 23 of Elkhart. John W. Troyer 28 and Elvada Balyeat 19 of Middlebury. Lewis G. Beach 23 and Francis Cress 22 of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Krank McClare
Rilla Jean Myers
Elkhart
John W. Troyer
Elvada Balyeat
Middlebury
Lewis G. Beach
Francis Cress
Robbers Take $4 From Nappanee Parson Home
A Sunday morning break in at Rev Bechtel’s home in Nappanee left $4 stolen and about $100 undisturbed. Police believe the burglars were local boys and the parson expresses cautious relief at the small loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bechtel
Nappanee
Printing Office Sold to Will Beverle in Goshen
Printing office at Goshen sold by B. W. Swart due to ill health. New owner Will Beverle, formerly of Sturgis Michigan, will move to Goshen to establish his home and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Swart
Goshen
Will Beverle
Sturgis, Mich
Mr. Swart
Horse Struck and Killed by Lake Shore Train No 16
Goshen near Wilkinson street reports Lake Shore eastbound train No 16 striking a horse owned by Jacob Walkerman. The animal died instantly and the wagon was damaged. Walkerman escaped injury. The train was slowing for the station and signals were given. Eyewitnesses say Walkerman seemed frightened and could not move the horse off the track. George Beck, claim agent, conducted the inquiry. Walkerman resides near the cemetery and was driving west when the collision occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Jacob Walkerman
Wilkinson Street
Goshen
Walkerman
George Beck
Gasoline Blaze Injures Truth Press Foreman
Thomas Woods foreman of Truth press room was badly burned about the eyes when gasoline soaked rags ignited after he started a furnace. He touched a match to the mass causing an explosion, knocking him back and burning his lashes and face. Dr. Short attended to his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Woods
Truth Press Room
Woods
Mr. Woods
Dr. Short
Sensible Steed Narrowly Saves Harrison Teacher
Jacob Miller a Harrison township school teacher escaped serious harm Thursday near Goshen after his buggy was struck by a fast Lake Shore train and overturned by a frightened horse on the Lake Shore Big Four crossing. He was thrown free with only minor injuries while the horse and damaged rig moved off toward home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Miller
Harrison Township
Goshen
Lake Shore
Goshen City
Plaintiff wins land deed in Lagrange court case
Special Judge Anthony Deahl decided Amanda C McConnell et al versus Isaac Horner et al in the Lagrange circuit court in favor of the plaintiff. The decision entitles her to a deed to the land and Mr Deshl will occupy the bench to end of term next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Deahl
Amanda C. McConnell
Isaac Horner
Lagrange
Deshl
Fair and Beautiful Faces by Blood Tonic Ad
An advertisement touts Dr. Warner's Compound of Seven Cures as a blood renewer that promises to remove pimples and rough skin and make the complexion smooth and fair.
DANGER IN DIPHTHERIA REPORTS FOLLOWED
Police hear another report that the Zimmerhoff children on Simonton street still roam the neighborhood though a daughter is ill with diphtheria. Officials advise open air away from other children as the sick girl improves slowly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Zimmerhoff
Simonton Street
Big Rally at Bristol Draws Republicans
Major General Josh Bantam Gattschall of Goshen delivered a ringing address to the people at Bristol from a republican standpoint. Col. Allen Dausman supported him and held both bottles. Specials were run from Detroit Klinger Lake Sturgis Elkhart Goshen and White Pigeon. General Gottischall is a vocalist of high order and his voice was trained for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Bantam Gattschall
Goshen
Bristol
Than Allen” Dausman
Gattschall
Detroit
Klinger Lake
Sturgis
Elkhart
White Pigeon
Gottischall
Elk Hart Daily Truth Upgrades With New Linotype and Fast Press
Walkerton Independent notes Elk Hart Daily Truth has purchased linotype machines and will install a fast press and other modern improvements to raise its paper to the level of inland dailies. The Truth is praised for exceptional intelligence and ability in editing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerton Independent
Elkhart Daily Truth
The
Truth
Ex-Treasurer Moves Toward Job Printing Office Deal
Ex-Treasurer W. H. Holdeman travels to St. Paul Minnesota to finalize a deal to acquire a job printing office. He plans to move his family from Goshen to St. Paul in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Holdeman
St. Paul, Minn
Goshen
St. Paul
Probate Notices for Four Local Residents Listed
To Edward A. Rimpler aged 24 and Edith R. Munroe aged 21 both of Goshen Uzzia Coss Waugh aged 22 and Dora Belle Pritchard aged 19 both of Millersburg names appear in a probate notice with ages and places of residence for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Rimpler
Edith R. Munroe
Goshen
Uzzia Coss Waugh
Dora Belle Pritchard
Millersburg
Wakarusa Sees Growth in Schools
Wakarusa reports satisfactory growth and improvement in its schools with seven teachers serving a 300 pupil enrollment. The note reflects outside recognition of the district's progress and educational expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Property Transfers From Union and Goshen
Christian Stahley and wife transfer land in Union to Jacob K Beehler for $500. Charles I Landis and wife convey lot in Goshen to Cosmo Butter Milk Soap Co for $45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Stahley
Jacob K. Beehler
Union
Charles I. Landis
Cosmo Butter Milk Soap Co
Goshen
Unknown disease claims several sheep in Edwardsburg area
Harry Parsons near Edwardsburg loses multiple sheep to an unknown disease. Henry Runkle reports a similar experience, prompting concern among local livestock owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Parsons
Edwardsburg
Henry Runkle
Administrator Appointed for Isaac Wisler Estate
Rebecca Wisler was named administrator of the estate of her late husband Isaac Wisler. In Washington, D. C. Genesee Pure Food Co. Le Roy, N. Y. promotes GrainO as a health beverage with endorsements from O F Myars and editor H C Eldredge of Middlebury noting positive local business ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Wisler
Isaac Wisler
Washington, D. C
Genessee Pure Food Co
le Ltoy
N. Y
Gentlemoon
Onor
O. F. Myzns
H. C. ‘Eldredge
Middlebury
Eldredge
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ElkHart Mutual Today
Dr.Miles
Houseworth’ Bros
William
Health Bulletin
Indiana
State Board of Health
QAL Baking Powder CO
William ST
New York
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