Widow dies after fast under Holiness sect in Kokomo
Lydia Cox a 53 year old West Middleton widow died after more than two weeks of fasting rigidly following a new sect the Church of Holiness founded by Rev John Buck Her devout Quaker background and the sects emotional worship are cited as factors in her death Police investigate reports say she stopped eating and spoke to no one for days before dying in Kokomo Indiana on January 31 1900
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Kokomo
Ind
Lydia Cox
West Middleton
Here
Church of Holiness
Maria B. Woodworth
Cox
Decatur Man Fatally Injured Saving House Fire
Frederick Koldewey, an elderly farmer from western Decatur County, Indiana, fell from the top of his house while attempting to save it from a blaze and was fatally injured.
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Decatur
Ind
Frederick Koldewey
Wheat in Adams County Threatened by Cold
Decatur Indiana January 31 Farmers in Adams County fear a wheat freeze out due to scant snow cover leaving crops exposed to severe cold. Local growers report widespread worry about crop survival and financial impact as temperatures stay harsh.
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Decatur
Ind
Offer Raised for Democratic State Convention
South Bend in January 31 report says the city democratic committee and the Commercial Athletic club boost their bid to 1500 dollars including hall and music for the democratic state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Democratic City Committee
Commercial Athletic Club
Klondike Miner Sent Word Home Of Rich Strike
Laporte Indiana January 31 Mrs H B Zahrt reports her son James Chronister mining in the Klondike since 1893. Chronister writes he has struck it rich near Circle City and refused 40000 for one claim. He plans to return in spring with his mother and sister to take them to the Paris exposition.
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Laporte
Ind
H. B. Zrhrt
James Chronister
Klondike
Novel damage suit ends with verdict for defendant
In Delphi Indiana on January 31 a damage suit filed by Harry L Norris editor of the Burlington Mirror against Miss Jennie Beck sought 1000 dollars claiming a loanArrangement collapsed causing loss of property in Burlington The jury returned a verdict for the defendant
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Delphi
Ind
Harry L. Norris
Burlington Mirror
Jennie Beck
Burlington
Inhuman Husband Sparks Prosector's Inquiry in Indiana
Auburn Indiana January 31 Prosecutor Pomeroy received word from Waterloo about George Pierson who lives north of the county line. Pierson reportedly confines his dying wife bans visitors dismisses physicians and offers no explanation. Friends demand medical care and action by authorities as investigation proceeds.
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Auburn
Ind
Pomeroy
Waterloo
George Pierson
Pierson
Fatal Tree Collapse Reported in Columbia City
In Columbia City Indiana on a January 31 afternoon about 3 o'clock a fatal incident occurred when a tree fell. The event details are limited in the fragment.
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Columbia City
Ind
Tragic Beech Tree Accident Kills Man
Mr Halderbaum and his son Neil were cutting a beech stub when the tree cracked and fell. Halderbaum was struck in the path, his skull crushed and multiple injuries reported as he attempted to escape the thick brush.
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Mr. Halderbaum
Neil
Riot at religious revival in Lebanon Indiana
In Kirklin township the U S church hosted a revival when Edward Curtis received a deep scalp wound from a stove poker wielded by Lafe Lady. Curtis reportedly struck Lafe Kimbell, sparking a fight as women screamed. Prosecutions are planned after affidavits and prior tensions from last year.
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Lebanon
Ind
Kirklin Township
U. S
Edward Curtis
Lafe
Curts
Lafe Kimbell
New Hartford Glass plant resumes operation after union turmoil
The Millgrove Glass company twenty fourth blower factory near Hartford City Indiana restarts after a long shutdown caused by an attempted unionization. A rebuilt larger tank and imported boys to fill men’s roles mark the return to productive operation.
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Hartford City
Ind
Millgrove Glass Company
Here
Fire consumes Muncie livery barn. cab driver dead
A massive blaze in Muncie Indiana destroyed the Boore and Munshower livery barn early today. Cab driver Cecil Weekly died in the fire and forty seven horses perished. Adjacent structures suffered wall collapses and fire damage.
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Muncie
Ind
Boore & Munshower
Cecil
Cruel Practical Joke Hits Kokomo Family
In Kokomo Indiana Mrs William Hyle wife of Rev William Hyle president of Eureka Steel faced outrage after a cruel prank. A false telegram from Rev Hyle claimed Mrs Hyle died during surgery prompting relatives to rush to Richmond for a burial. The family later learned she was alive and well.
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Kokomo
Ind
William Hyle
Eureka Steel Company
Clergy Move Exceeds Parish Plan in Indiana
W G Clark and C H Maloney, sent by local Catholics to plead for Father Venn to stay in Goshen, were required to visit Coadjutor Bishop Guendling in Lafayette but were refused. The bishop has decided Father Venn must go to Arcola despite his ill health.
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Goshen
Ind
W. G. Clark
C. H. Maloney
Guendling
Father Venn
Arcola
Lafayette
Spread of Smallpox in Switz City District
Dr W H Cole secretary of health for Switz City Greene county reports 2500 new smallpox cases since his last update. District includes Jasonville and the postmaster there urges strict mail restrictions to prevent spread.
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Indianapolis
W. H. Cole
Hoar of Health
Switz City
Greene County
Jasonville
Smallpox Fears Spread in Mining Towns
Citizens without smallpox oppose mail pollution fearing disease transfer. Linton Indiana reports rapid spread in a mining town with harsh social conditions. Island City also suffers from the plague as smallpox defies local medical efforts.
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Linton
Ind
Island City
Babe Abandoned Found Frozen Morning Light in Peru
In Peru Indiana on February 1 a three days old girl baby was found near a home by Charles Days. It was wrapped in blankets with fine clothing and was alive and well despite the ten degree below zero morning. The infant had probably lain there about two hours before discovery.
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Peru
Ind
Charles Days
Hustler Paper to Stop, Move Publisher to Orland
The Hamilton Hustler will suspend operations this week in Butler Indiana and shift the plant to Orland Steuben County where the publisher has received inducements to start a new venture.
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Butler, Ind
Hamilton Hustler
Orland
Steuben County
Campaign Against Saloons in Auburn Indiana
In Auburn Indiana February reports describe a heated campaign between temperance activists and saloon interests. Temperance supporters push remonstrances while saloon backers circulate a petition to revoke county power of attorney. Local clergy and business leaders cite improved conditions in nearby towns after saloon closures.
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Auburn
Ind
Eckhart Carriage Factory
Empolyes
Board of County Commissioners
Chaplain Medbury
Angola
Medbury
Waterloo
Ashley
Butler
Indiana
Village Feud Grows Over Damages Verdict
Lawyer reports the Noble versus Adams case in Laporte Indiana ended with a $400 verdict for John Noble of Rolling Prairie on a $10,000 damages suit. A grand jury indictment for assault against Adams remains pending. The dispute divides the rival businessmen and splits village families.
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Laporte
Ind
John Noble
Rolling Prairie
E. R. Adams
Noble
Adams
Adame
Smallpox Breaks Out in Laporte City Streets
In Laporte Indiana February 1 a smallpox case emerged on Park Street traced to a man named Camp who arrived from a nearby place and fell ill. Authorities report conditions under supervision and call for vigilance.
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Laporte
Ind
Park Street
Camp
Indiana
Smallpox Case Triggers City Vaccination Effort
A man and his Park Street resident brother fell ill and were quarantined after doctors deemed the illness smallpox. The board of health is enforcing vaccination and taking all measures to prevent spread.
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Park Street
Tall County Official Remembered in Local Portrait
The days of Nelson Hornbech feature his service as county commissioner and a notable height of six feet three inches. Darnell’s father is described as of ordinary stature in contrast.
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Nelson Hornbech
Darnell
Test Case Seeks Pharmacist Certificate From Indiana Board
Indianapolis February 2 Suit filed in the superior court by John Milton Rhodes a licensed physician and drugstore proprietor against the Indiana board of pharmacy seeks a writ of mandate to force a pharmacist certificate. Rhodes contends licensing law is not retroactive and he may continue to operate his store. The case, a test matter, will progress to the supreme court.
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Indianapolis
John Milton Rhodes
Indiana Board of Pharmacy
Rhodes
Supreme Court
Terribly Scalded Worker At Butler Basket Factory
Harry Reece fell into a vat of boiling water at the Butler basket factory yesterday and was severely burned. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
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Butler
Ind
Harry Reece
Basket Factory
Fortune for Two Daughters From English Aunt
Laporte Ind Feb 3 Mrs E N Cordi wife of a fisherman received official notice that legacies totaling 650000 would be paid to her two daughters aged 13 and 15 when they reach 18. The money was left by an English aunt who died several months ago.
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Laporte
Ind
E. N. Cordi
England
Woman burned to death in oil lamp accident
Crown Point Ind Feb 2 Mrs Robert Coutts of Miller Station died after a lamp fell on a hot stove igniting oil and clothing while she cleaned a mantel shelf. Neighbors arrived too late to save her.
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Crown Point
Ind
Robert Coutts
Miller Station
Delinquent tax in Butler County reaches record high
Butler Ind February 3 the delinquent tax of this county is the largest known in its history and perhaps in the state. Previously few were allowed to pay anytime and names were withheld but this time no one is allowed to escape.
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Butler
Ind
Riot over rival beauties in Hastings popularity contest
A voting contest to pick Hastings county's most popular young lady sparked a riot at the Grange hall in Warsaw. Eight people were seriously injured as factions clashed. James R. Biller Thomas Sumpter Charles Hollar and Frank Poe were arrested and fined $45 each by Justice Eller.
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Warsaw
Ind
Hastings
Amore
Grange Hall
James R. Biller
Thomas Sumpter
Charles Hollar
Frank Poe
Eller
John Burris Arranges His Own Burial in Centerville
Centerville Indiana February 2 John Burris who died nearby made all burial arrangements in advance and had his grave prepared according to his own directions.
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Centerville
Ind
John Burris
Kicked to Death Near Wakarusa
Goshen Ind Feb 2 Albert Beemiller twenty years old unmarried resident near Wakarusa died two hours after being kicked by a horse.
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Goshen
Ind
Albert Beemiller
Wakarusa
Elkhart Woman Arrested in Silk Dress Pattern Theft
Myrtie Linville wife of patent right man W H Linville of Columbia City was arrested in Elkhart Ind charged with stealing a silk dress pattern from Hill s department store and furnished bail. A search warrant found additional silk ribbons and fabrics not yet identified as local merchants stock.
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Elkhart
Ind
Two Kerr Brothers factories idle in Ohio and Indiana
Auburn Indiana February 3 report says Kerr Bros now idle at Hicksville Ohio in their handle factory with the heel factory in Auburn also idle. The shutdown is described as indefinite.
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Auburn
Ind
Kerr Bros
Hicksville
Ohio
Michaelis M Clure couple wed in Marion home
C E Michaelis of Logansport and Miss Capitola McClure were quietly married Wednesday evening at the bride's Marion home. They will reside in Logansport. Michaelis works on the Daily Reporter staff and has sung baritone with minstrel groups in prior seasons.
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Logansport
Ind
C. E. Michaelis
Capitola McClure
Marion
Michaelis
Daily Reporter
Baptism Under Difficulties in Logansport
Mrs. John Schwaim was baptized at Eel River with Rev. E. C. Davis officiating. A twelve inch ice hole was cut and Davis entered water to his shoulders, then Schwaim was lowered in. Their clothes froze on the way to a neighbor's farmhouse before they could change.
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Logansport
Ind
John Schwaim
Eel River
E. C. Davis
G A R Post Favors British War Effort in South Africa
Daniel Lake post No 571 of the Grand Army of the Republic in North Judson Indiana passed a resolution supporting the British cause in the South African war and offering the post to Queen Victoria in the conflict against the Boers. The measure drew sharp public censure locally as incompatible with American principles.
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North Judson
Ind
Daniel Lake
England
Queen Victoria
Lindiana
Married on sight in Goshen Indiana
Joseph J. Weirich, a Lagrange county farmer, and Mrs. Lydia Yates of Peach Orchard Arkansas, who had never met before, wed after recognizing each other by a blue ribbon on the right arm. They married on Thursday evening and returned to their farm near Shipshewana. Both are about 40 years old.
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Goshen
uId
Joseph J. Weirich
Lagrange County
Shipshewana
Lydia Yates
Peach
Orchard
Ark
Father Pratt Arrives as New Wabash Pastor
Rev. Robert Pratt takes charge at the Catholic church in Wabash Indiana arriving from Arcola Allen county. His mother lives with him and remains Protestant. Residents report happiness and confidence in his pastorate prospects.
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Wabash
Ind
Robert Pratt
Arcola
Allen County
Father Pratt
Two Coal Cars Wreck Near Butler Indiana
Two coal cars were being pushed up a steep chute on the Lake Shore at Butler yesterday when they left the track and dropped twenty feet. The engine stayed on the track and no injuries were reported.
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Auburn
Ind
Lake Shore
Butler
Burnettsville Giant Claims Tallest Boy Title
Logansport Indiana February 3 Burnettsville boasts the tallest boy in the state Columbus Darnell aged 20 stands four inches taller than his boots and weighs 985 pounds
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Logansport
Ind
Burnettsville
Columbus Darnell
Northern Indiana Notes Hints At Local Oil Test and Tragedies
Hittington capitalists plan to sink a test oil well near the area. Anola reports a scarlet fever outbreak worrying health officials. Warsaw logsinjury—William Brower loses sight in one eye. Wabash woods claim for Daniel Prize endangers his other eye. Standard Improvement Co to move Chicago cloak factory to Warsaw due to taxes and labor troubles. Auburn Senator Nusbaum offers 100 silver dollars to aid poor for fuel or clothing. Muncie livery fire claims Omar Weekly suffocation and George Thompson perishes as bodies found. Holp of Chicago receives unanimous call.
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Hittington
Angola
Warsaw
William Brower
Daniel Prize
Wabash
Standard Improvement Company
Chicago
W. H. Nusbaum
Auburn
Omar
Muncie
George Thompson
Gol. B. B. Holp
Wolves and weddings in early Huntington county news
The item notes plentiful wolves on the Loganport to Monon prairie and a livestock threat. It also covers Otto Reifert from Huntington married at Bluffton with a ladder-truck parade home. Other notes include a Huntington court case, a death in Wabash county, elopements near Trenton, and a life of postal work bravado with railway mail service clerks highly praised.
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Otto Reifert
Huntington
George Webb
Webb
Judge Watkins
Auburn
McClellan
H. N. Coffin
Thorne
Wabash County
Cowgill
Roy Teagardner
Ethel Creek
Guy Whetsel
Pearl Landon
Trenton
Sturgis
Mich
Teagardner
London
Union Township
Laporte County
Laporte
William Flood
W. L. Knox
S. H. Adams
Flood
Thomas McCrum
Huntington County
County Armagh
Ireland
America
James
Andersonville
William
Company I
Indiana
Prairie Grove
Ark
John
How Horses Go to War
Horses prepared for embarkation are drawn up near the embarkation points. Saddles and harness are packed away, ship collars provided. Five men are needed to sling a horse quickly with a head guy fastened to the head-collar. Two men support the sling each side as the horse lifts, while two soldiers attach the breast-strap and breeching.
One-third of the recruits join Landon ranks
A fragment notes that one third of the recruits enlist in Landon units, indicating a selection pattern among new enlistees and suggesting organizational preference within recruitment.
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The
Landon
Walking fish of Santa Cata line channel described
The creature known as the walking fish of Santa Cata line channel in California is linked to the pediculan tribe. It has con gener of gulf weed off the Mexican coast, uses pectoral fins as legs, can rest on them to strike at prey, and builds a seaweed nest.
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Santa Cataline Channel
California
Mexican Coast
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