Modest Alimony Sought in Indiana Divorce Suit
Mrs Amanda Armstrong sues for divorce from A E Armstrong in Howard Superior Court seeking 410000 alimony. She claims cruel treatment and says he is worth 875000 to 880000 while he gave only 6 during marriage. Prior to marriage she was Armanda Shaffer Epworth League worker. Armstrong is a partner in Armstrong Landen firm, prominent in Elkhart area and nephew of Mayor W S Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckomo
Ind
Amanda Armstrong
Howard Superior Court
A.E., Armstrong
Elkhart
Armanda Shaffer
Epworth League
Dlr
Armstrong
Armstrong & Landen
Isreest Hardware
Indiana
W. S&s Armstrong
The
Elks
Raffle Swindle Hits Big Four Officials in Wabash
Elihu Hanley of Huntington is jailed in Wabash county awaiting trial for alleged swindling. He sold raffle chances for a silk pillow to Big Four railroad officials and employees, claiming proceeds would aid an injured former employee Milier in Marion. The raffle failed, funds vanished, and Hanley was found in Huntington by Sheriff Stewart to face circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Elihu Hanley
Huntington
Eadley
Big Four Railroad
Big Four
Bmilier
Marion
Hadley
Stewart
William L. Smith and Myrtle Hays wed in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana on May 9 William L. Smith and Myrtle Hays were married Monday. It is Smiths third marriage and she is in her mid twenties. Hays has been married four times prior to this union with one former husband deceased and the other two divorced. Smiths two former wives are divorced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
William L. Smith
Myrtle Hays
Smith
Wabash Woman Sues for 5000 Dollar Breach of Promise
In Wabash circuit court Miss Staver of Chester township filed suit against Elwood Freeman for 5000 dollars for breach of promise alleging she was deserted after marriage preliminaries were arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Wabash
Died in a Muncie Thicket After Suspected Poison
In Muncie Indiana on May 9 a man thirty two was found dying beneath a tree in a dense woods thicket. Two colored men found him conscious but in convulsions and he said he suffered a spasm before dying shortly after. No identification was found on the stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Copper Vein Found in Huntington Oil Well
In Huntington county near Plum Tree on the Barton farm a six foot vein of a peculiar mineral was struck at 200 feet in a drilling oil well. It is thought to be copper and proved very hard to drill through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
Ind
Barton Farm
Plum Tree
Huntington County
Only Survivor of 1859 Constitutional Convention Remains
Logansport Ind May 9 Judge Horace P Biddle is the sole surviving member of the 1859 constitutional convention. He has received a letter from Greenton Mo reporting the death of Cornelius J Miller, who apart from Biddle was believed to be the last survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Horace P. Biddle
Greenton
Cornelius J. Miller
Biddle
Young man dies after taking morphine in schoolhouse
A man aged twenty six was found dying in a school house near his home and, though briefly conscious, said he had taken morphine. He soon lapsed and died. He leaves a wife and two children, the youngest one week old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewellyn
Ex-editor in Luce tied to Tennessee ore wealth
Northern Indiana readers returning from Tennessee bring iron ore samples from L. H. Beyerle who once edited the Goshen Times and now runs a Clinton lumber business. They report Beyerle owns an entire mountain of ore and expect great wealth from it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Indiana
Tennessee
L. H. Beyerle
Goshen Times
Clinton, Tenn
Aged Carpenter Takes On Big Building Contract
Wabash Indiana May 9 One of Indiana's oldest regularly employed carpenters is Stephen Lewis of Liberty township. At over eighty years old he remains active and this week began work on a large contract near Lafontaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash, Ind
Indiana
Stephen Lewis
Liberty Township
Elkhart County Farmer Ben Hur Draws Local Comment
In Locke township near Nappanee a middle aged farmer named Ben Hur repeatedly prompts official comment whenever he pays taxes or is drawn for jury duty. The shared name with Lew Wallace’s hero sparks local curiosity and discussion in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Elkhart County
Ben Hur
Locke Township
Nappanee
Lew
Barr Ends Marriage Over Farm Sale
A man recently sold his farm and informed his wife she no longer has claims on him. Part of the farm was bought with her money. Mr. Barr offers no reason for severing domestic relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cently
Mr. Barr
Paralysis Strikes Northern Indiana's Largest Man
Plymouth Indiana May 10 John Seltenright a 325 pound man and possibly the largest in northern Indiana has been stricken with paralysis and his death is momentarily expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Ind
John Seltenright
Indiana
Sensational damage suit filed in Valparaiso plaintiff seeks 10000
Dr. Claude H. Thompson of Athens Ohio sues Maurice Lowenstine prominent Valparaiso businessman for 10000 claiming he alienated the affections of Mrs Thompson the couple married in 1896 and she now studies music in Chicago Lowenstine manages the Lowenstine department store in Valparaiso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Maurice Lowenstine
Claude H. Thompson
Athens
Ohio
Thompson
Lowenstine
Chicago
Musical Conservatory
Mother and Child Killed in Indiana Runaway
In Winamac Indiana Mrs Joseph Cramer and her child died after a carriage ran away while returning from the funeral of the Ringen brothers struck by lightning. The horses were frightened by a roadside object causing the carriage to overturn. The child died at once and Mrs Cramer died shortly after from serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winamac
Ind
Joseph Cramer
Ringen Brothers
Cramer
Oldest Indiana woman Sarah Gaff dies at 110
Rushville Indiana May 19 Mrs Sarah Gaff colored aged 110 oldest woman in Indiana dies at her Fayette county home. Born in Virginia she recalled seeing President Washington as a child she was with her mistress in Washington. She was a slave until 1842 when freed by her master. Her mind remained sound to the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Ind
Sarah Gaff
Indiana
Fayette County
Virginia
George Washington
Washington
Gaff
Amish Citizens Arrested Over School Enumeration Refusal
In Decatur Indiana eight Adams county Amish were arrested after warrants issued for refusing to sign school enumeration forms. They pleaded guilty in court but refused to sign tax assessment blanks, following a warning from Bishop Swartz. The sect, with a large southern county settlement, has a history of opposition to state governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Adams County
Swartz
Ex Officials Reach Indebtedness Settlement With County
County officers recently paid or agreed to pay sums to settle debts found due by expert examination. Ex-Sheriff Bugh settled $223.40 claimed as per diem. Ex-County Clerk Caldwell to pay $453.59 with $755 remaining. Settlement discussions include ex-Sheriff Covault, ex-Auditor Painter and ex-Treasurer Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bugh
David C. Caldwell
Covault
Painter
Wood
Conn Pursues Divorce and Alimony in Miami Circuit Court
Peru Ind May 11 Mrs Martha Conn wife of John Conn Butler township trustee sues for divorce and seven thousand dollars alimony and seeks to set aside a conveyance She also reports that Conn earlier filed a ten thousand dollar suit against Andrew Wallace neighbor for alienation of his wife’s affections
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Peru
Ind
Martha Conn
John Conn
Butler Township
Miami Circuit Court
Conn
Andrew Wallace
Drainage Scheme to Be Heard in Porter Circuit Court
In Knox Indiana on May 11 a court will hear whether a drainage plan in the upper Kankakee valley can proceed. The project envisions an eight mile long ditch forty feet wide with an arm of the river starting at the Baltimore and Ohio line.
Removal of Factory Moves to Fort Wayne Area
Frantford City Indiana May 11 An official of the American Window Glass company says during summer vacation Dunkirk and Redkey plants will be moved to this city and merged with No 3 factory. The combined capacity reaches 176 pots, the largest in the world, boosting this city’s glass output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frantford City
Ind
American Window Glass Company
Dunkirk
Redkey
Trust
Sparring for Patronage in Goshen Council Battle
Goshen Indiana May 10 Democratic Councilman Milton Mishler now tied to Texarkana lumber business was summoned home to attend this week's council meeting to influence the vote in the new council and leave the deciding vote with the Democratic mayor. With Mishler absent Republicans would hold a five to four majority and could reorganize city forces replacing Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Milton Mishler
Texarkana
Texas
Mishler
Town Woman Contracts Lockjaw After Nail Injury
LaPorte Indiana May 10 Mrs John Hanna of this city stepped on a rusty nail last Thursday and did not seek medical care. She has developed lockjaw and is not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaPorte
Ind
John Hanna
Liberty Mills Enterprise Adopts Home Print Policy
North Manchester Indiana May 10 The Liberty Mills Enterprise shifts to an all home printed format under editor Charles F Grim. He aims to drop medicine and tobacco ads and follows Dowieism principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Manchester
Ind
Liberty Mills Enterprise
Charles F. Grim
Portland Politician John Adair Declines State Treasurer Bid
The city of Portland Indiana reports that Hon John A M Adair will not seek the state treasurer election a decision confirmed by Adair. Eastern Indiana Democratic papers and politicians had promoted his candidacy but express disappointment at his choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
John A. M. Adair
Adair
Indiana
Bullet Bounces in Suicide Attempt at Local Drug Store
T J Pickard, 73, of Alexandria Indiana, attempted suicide in Robinson's drug store yesterday. He fired at his head missing the target, the bullet shattering a glass bowl and striking the soda fountain before rebounding to wound him near the eye. A clerk disarmed him. Police attribute the act to temporary insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Ind
T. J. Pickard
Robinson
FINAL RULING IN COURTS Hartford City May 11
Final ruling in courts reported from Hartford City Indiana dated May 11. The brief item notes a judicial decision and its implications for local legal proceedings. No names or further details are provided in the readable fragment.
Book dealer Lewis Beale dies in doorway
Lewis J. Beale a Kokomo Indiana bookseller died of apoplexy in his doorway while canvassing agents visited his home. Beale a native of Rush County was fifty years old.
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Kokomo
Ind
Lewis J. Beale
Rush County
George Smith Dies in San Diego After Signal Service Career
George Smith, son of William Smith of Waterloo Indiana, died in San Diego California. He recently served in the United States signal corps in Cuba and retired due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
George Smith
San Diego
Cal
William Smith
United States Signal Corps
Cuba
Wife’s Injunction Halts Payout in Barr Case
Waterloo Indiana May 10 Mrs Z M Barr has enjoined the paying out in a dispute involving her husband Z M Barr. The action seeks to restrain further payments pending resolution of underlying claims. The order affects financial transactions linked to the Barr estate and related parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ind
Z. M.barr
Heart disease dangers and Dr Miles Heart Cure claims
The text warns that heart disease causes general bodily breakdown and urges starting a course of Dr Miles Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Bentoa Karth of Milwaukee praising recovery after use and asserts nationwide availability with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Bentoa Karth
20Th St
Milwaukee
Wis
Catherine Cory Adjudged Insane Amid Religious Fervor
Catherine Cory, a prominent city woman and daughter of Reverend Ross, was declared insane today. Neighbors report constant prayer day and night and frequent trances at church causing hours of unconsciousness. She has experienced years of religious excitement and believes she is not saved when prayers go unanswered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Cory
Cory
Mr. Ross
Jailor Hypnotized Frees Prisoner in Geneva
Decatur Indiana May 12 a peculiar jail delivery at Geneva Frank Steed a hypnotist had been jailed for days He allegedly hypnotized the turnkey who unlocked the door and let him walk away Two bloodhounds were used to trail the fugitive but made no arrest
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Decatur
Ind
Geneva
Frank Steed
Boy Who Drank Lye in Early Childhood
Auburn Ind May 12 Lodie Potter fourteen year old son of S S Potter drank several swallows of lye as a child. The poison damaged his stomach tissues and left him on milk for six months. For five years after he only drank milk in small amounts. As he grew older the quantity increased and he can now nourish himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Lodie
S. S. Potter
Notorious felon Shupp linked to Cleveland case
Shupp, a well known figure to Cleveland police, had been arrested here four years earlier for burglary under the alias Edward Jennings and served two years. Rathven, who also used the name James Flick, is 28 and credited with two murders and a jail delivery in the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shupp
Cleveland
Edward Jennings
Rathven
James Flick
Flint & Walling Wins Government Storm Warning Contract
Kendallville Indiana May 12 The Flint Walling Manufacturing Company of Kendallville has received a government order to equip Weather Bureau stations with storm warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Flint & Walling Manufacturing Company
Weather Bureau
Five Candidates for Bluffton City Marshal Seat
Jasper Courtney resigns as Bluffton Indiana city marshal after two years. His resignation is accepted leaving five candidates for the vacancy.
Deaths From Cigarettes In Noblesville May 12
Frank Hull aged 22 died from heart trouble caused by heavy cigarette smoking. He reportedly smoked five to seven packs daily and after death his skin showed spotting with poison oozing through his pores.
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Noblesville
Ind
Frank Hull
Footpath to Peace Quote by Henry Van Dyke
A reflective quote urges gladness in life, love work and play, grateful possession, and high moral aims. It calls for admiration over disgust, courage over cowardice, and daily thoughts of Christ, urging time spent in nature and kindness among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Henry van Dyke
Phenomenon Arrested for Fraudulent Medical Practice
The so called Boy Phenomenon, famed for healing crowds in Lafayette and Muncie, has been arrested in Muncie on charges of fraudulent medical practice. The warrant, sworn in Lafayette, names Edward J. Williams, Dr I L Sherman, C J Ross, Dr J P Sinclair and G Firebrick as defendants. Ex patients allege they were defrauded of money without real relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Masonic Temple
Lafayette
Edward J. Williams
Dayton
Ohio
I. L. Sherman
C. J. Ross
J. P. Sinclair
G. Firebrick
Indiana drainage project eyed as vast river reclamation
A plan proposes a railroad bridge across the Kankakee and a 35 mile river drainage scheme with 65 river crossings. The work would widen an arm to 60 65 feet at the top and 8 11 feet deep, remove 1 650 000 cubic yards of earth, cost 165 000 dollars, reclaim 85 000 acres, and reduce river length from 65 to 22 miles. Support and opposition are strong as claims of immense benefits clash with high costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Indiana
Frugal Diet Notes Highlight Child’s Strong Classroom Pace
Readable fragments describe a boy described as vigorous and energetic, excelling at the front of his class, with mentions of meat juices and soups in a diet context. The text implies robust health and active schooling without broader context or dates.
Charles E. Webster Arrested for Embezzlement
Charles E. Webster chief clerk of the national military home was arrested in Marion Indiana on federal charges of embezzling 1700 from pension funds. Deputy U S Marshal Branham reported the indictment based on the missing funds after vault access by Webster and Treasurer H O Heichert. The prisoner awaits federal court action in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Charles E. Webster
National Military Home
United States
Branham
Indianapolis
Federal Grand Jury
H. O. Heichert
Heichert
Webster
Breach of Promise Suit Draws Local Attention
Ma tilda Jacobs of Goshen sues Valentine Blough of Lagrange County for breach of promise. The case will be heard in Albion next week with a large legal lineup for both sides. Mrs Jacobs is a widow and Blough is a wealthy farmer nearing old age. the case promises strong public interest.
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Elkhart
Ind
Matilda Jacobs
Valentine Blough
Albion
Jacobs
Goshen
Lagrange County
Auburn temperance fight ends with license grant
In Auburn Indiana on May 12 temperance workers faced a saloon victory as county commissioners granted a license to Thomas Sommers without opposition. A circuit court case remains against former applicant Charlie Fell, who had been granted a license, with the remonstrance filed by power of attorney ruled illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Thomas Sommers
Charlie Fell
Franchise Annulled Opens Indiana Interurban Race
Laporte Indiana May 12 The county commissioners annulled the Northern Traction companys franchise to build an electric road linking Laporte with Michigan City. The field now clears for Indiana Railroad of South Bend owners of the South Bend Elkhart and Goshen system to likely enter the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Northern Traction Company
Michigan City
Indiana Railroad Company
South Bend
South Bend, Elkhart and Goshen
Marriage License Adjacency List
Henry Jordan and Lavina C Go key and other couples listed for license include William L Chambers with Estella Shoemaker and F XX Francis Boiteux with Felicia M Blanc. Ernest J Barr and Katie Bott. Fred C Schulz and Lizzie Meyers. Jacob Spielman and Mary E Mc Clintock. William Preece and Mary Fahl ing. August Meyer and Maud Leslie. George Blievernicht and Louise Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Chambers
Estella Shoemaker
Francis Boiteux
Felicia
Ernest J. Barr
Katie Bott
Fred C. Schulz
Lizzie Meyers
Jacob Spielman
Mary E. McClintock
Ing. August Meyer
Maud Leslie
George Blievernicht
Louise Meyer
Real Estate Transfers In Cedar Creek Monroe and Jefferson Townships
Sam and Rebecca Jeffreys transfer to John C McNabb for 1200 in Cedar Creek. Mary A Ehlers to Wm and Nell Swarts for 500 in Williamsport. Jos D Morgan to E B Ridenour for 100 in Monroe. Jes E Whitney et al to Sarah C Manel for 1 in Jefferson. Jes E Whitney et al to Abbie A Whitney for 0 in Jefferson. Wesley N Crop and Sarah A Crop to Hannah Hoppe for 75 in East Wayne. William Clem to Jacob Bower for 3300 in Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Rebecca Jeffreys
John C. McNabb
Pt. S. End S. W
Cedar Creek
Mary A. Ehlers
Wm. W
Nell G. Swarts
Sargent
Williamsport
Jos. D. Morgan
E. B. Ridenour
Monroe Tp
Jes. E. Whitney
Sarah C. Manel
Side c
S. W
Jefferson
Jas. E. Whitney
Abbie A. Whitney
N. W
Wesley N
Sarah A. Crop
Hannah Hoppe
Abbott
East Wayne
William Clem
Jacob Bower
Crushed by a log in Indiana mill yard
Goshen Ind May 11 Yesterday while unloading a carload of log Uriah Copenhaver aged fifty years an employee in Cappes Bros Zook s mill yard at Nappanee was fatally injured by a heavy sugar log eighteen inches in diameter rolling completely over him Blood oozed from his nose mouth and ears Every rib was broken
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Uriah Copenhaver
Cappes Bros. & Zook’s
Nappanee
County reverses decision voiding Nappanee liquor power
Elkhart Ind May 12 county commissioners void the power of attorney of 324 Nappanee residents who sought to block a liquor license. They have granted a license to a new saloon operator, reversing the earlier arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Ind
Nappanee
Murderer Is Killed by Railroad Strike in Richmond
Richmond Ind May 12 Edward Rathven the man killed on the Hocking Valley railroad line was reported killed in a confrontation. Authorities are examining the incident and pursuing leads as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Edward Rathven
Bgt Railroad
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
An advertisement offers a hundred dollars for non curable catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo and cites endorsements from West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvino in Toledo Ohio. It promotes internal treatment and a price per bottle with testimonials available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wall Paper Sale Ad at L O Hulls 90 Calhoun St
An advertisement notes affordable wallpaper options available at L O Hulls located at 90 Calhoun Street. The shopper is urged to visit for discounts and wide selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Hull’s
Calhoun St
Money to Loan on Real Estate First Mortgage Security
Real estate loan opportunity offering first mortgage security at eight percent interest. Funds available for qualified borrowers. Contact for details.
Wreck At Tunnel Mouth Near Philadelphia Hits Sleepy Operator
A railway signal error at the tunnel mouth near Philadelphia caused a wreck while the operator slept. No injuries were reported, but cars derailed and traffic was halted as crews cleared the scene.
Seven Die as Train Collides in Tunnel Near Fairmount
Philadelphia May 12 A Baltimore and Ohio tower operator Frank Lantel slept at his post allowing a rear end freight collision in the tunnel under Twenty fifth street near Fairmount. Engineer George Loeb and Fireman George Hinchman were killed and five believed tramp riders died. Firemen were injured and flames burned for hours as crews battled the blaze. Lantel fled and police search him as the wreckage blocks access. Loss estimated at 140000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Lantel
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Fairmount
George Loeb
George Hinchman
Lantel
New York
Loch
Hinchman
Woman Severely Injured From Jar Cut at Home
Griebel of 138 West Third street suffered a deep cut to her right arm while cleaning near broken empty fruit jars. She fell after catching her foot, severing an artery-like gash. Dr. J F Stults treated the wound with nine stitches after heavy bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griebel
West Third Street
J. F. Stults
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Dg FM
Fort Wayne
P.O
W. G. Burna
Calhoun Street
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U. S
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