Court examines fraud case as Mrs Work faints in session
In Elkhart Judge Ferrall hears George W. Spohn vs James P. Benford et al to set aside a conveyance. Mrs. Work testifies under severe cross examination about a property transfer to her by her husband via a son in law, insisting the property was always hers. She collapses, is treated by Dr. Ash, then returns home as case adjourns until she recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
George W. Spohn
James P. Benford
Benford
Elkhart
Spohn
Mr. Benford
Aaron Work
Work
Turner
Spohn, Benford
Couple at South Bend seek marriage license elopement suspected
Albert Northrop 23 from Cascopolis Michigan and Miss Maude Eastman from Elkhart County applied for a license. The bride-elect failed to appear after age affidavit was requested, raising belief they eloped. Investigations underway. The girl is described as very young and wearing short dresses and has been in South Bend for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South BeExp
Albert Northrop
Cascopolis
Mich
Maude Eastman
Elkhart County
South Bend
Garvin
Kohler
Kronk
Troyer
Wilden Avenue
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Lowry
Royal Neighbors organize Camp of Loyal Neighbors of America
A camp of the Loyal Neighbors of America was organized last evening in the M W A Hall by Mrs. L May Hendee with her husband Geo W Hendee. Officers installed include Oracle Ida Moore Vice Oracle Emma Banta Past Oracle Emma Higgins Recorder Blanche Pease Receiver Mary Baringer Marshal Anpa Long Asst Marshal Rebecca Hallenbaugh Inner Sentinel Minnie Kauffman Outer Sentinel Zora Rhodes Managers Glasier Lytle Jessie Rhodes Mary Haverstock Physician J A Snapp Chancellor Sarah E Fisher. The camp was named Lytle and several potential charter members were absent due to illness. The group expects rapid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
M. W. A. Hall
L. May Hendee
Warsaw
Geo. W. Hendee
Ida Moore
Emma Banta
Emma Higgins
Blanche Pease
Mary Baringer
Anpa Long
Rebecca Hallenbaugh
Inner Sentinel
Minnie Kauffman
Outer Sentinel
Zora Rhodes
Glasier
Lytle
Jessie Rhodes
Mary Haverstock
J. A. Snapp
Sarah E. Fisher
Drummer Fight Breaks Out Aboard Interurban Car
A 7:30 north Main street interurban car saw a violent clash when a second drummer attacked the first after a dispute over borrowed money. The assailant shoved and kicked the other before officials could intervene, ending the incident before the conductor could intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Brotherhood Meeting At Reformed Church Plans Future Event
The brotherhood of Andrew and Philip met at the Reformed church chapel. Short addresses were given by several members. They planned an upcoming entertainment with prominent citizens speeches and a social for society fund. The Christian organization for young men has about 35 enrolled and growth is satisfactory. Enumerators L. B. Whippy and Geo. M. Swank were appointed by the board of education to begin May 10 and report by June 1, same men served last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of
Andrew and
Philip
Board of Education
L. B. Whippy
Geo. M. Swank
Michigan Town Elections Reported Across State
Elections held in Michigan towns show bond approval in Niles for 30 000 to attract Garden City Fan Company of Chicago. St Joseph re elected Mayor Nelson Rice and town clerks and treasurers chosen. Battle Creek and Kalamazoo council tickets hinge on party lines with several socialist winners and mixed outcomes. Adrian re elects mayor and most council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Niles
Garden City Fan Company
Chicago
Nelson ©. Rice
St. Joseph
L. D. Townsend
Charles Shaffer
M. M. Webber
Frank A. Kulp
Charles A. Jackson
Battle Creek
Kalamazoo
Adrian
City council grants new 40 year franchise for entrant line
A long Goshen city council session approves a new 40 year franchise for a traction line with entrance from East Monroe Street to Jefferson Street. Freight allowed on Jefferson between 10 p m and 5 30 a m. Route changes and standpipe debate linger with committee on water works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen & Indiana Traction Co
Democrat
Deal
Charles G. Crary
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Cemetery Committee
Crary
Sexton
A. B. Witt
Jane
Peter Trainor
North Ninth Street
Mercer Avenue
Middlebury Street
James Rentfrew
South Ninth Street
Douglas
Madison
Cc. C. Herr
Fort Wayne- Goshen
Parkside
Belmont Place
Prairie Avenue
James Lynch
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
Monroe Street
Fort Wayne
John
Eleventh Street
Jefferson Street
Jefferson
Second
Main
Jefferson Streets
Kohler
W. W. Hatch
James 8. Drake
George D. Lint
Deaths in Elkhart Area Widow Anna Stimeling
Mrs. Anna Stimeling widow of Elias Stimeling died suddenly September 18 1901 at the home of Mrs. Catherine Luce in Elkhart after a long breast cancer illness. She had been confined to the house for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna &Stimeling
Elias Stimeling
Catherine Luce
Elkhart
Arthur Griffith Briefed on Bluffton Hotel Dispute
Arthur Griffith, famed mathematical prodigy, clashed with a Bluffton hotel keeper over room class. After two days at the Washington House he agreed to vacate for transients. He left for Fort Wayne to appear in an exhibition, his success noted as phenomenal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Griffith
Griffith
Bluffton
Washington House
Fort Wayne
Closing Meeting Of Library Club At Johnson Home
Mr and Mrs Homer E Johnson hosted the Library club at their North Third Street home for year end festivities An engaging program featured Mrs Herbert H Gortner and Mrs Louis M Latta on piano duet Mrs Thomas A Davis presented a Bismarck life summary Miss Eleanor Williamson spoke on Wagner Miss Mary Biggs on German art and Miss Charlotte Carmign on Schiller William Tell Mrs Gortner sang in German and Mrs Luther E Swinebart read an original poem Refreshments and cards followed with guests departing at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer E. Johnson
Library Club
North Third Street
Herbert H. Gortner
Louis M. Latta
Thomas A. Davis
Bismarck
Germany
Eleanor Williamson
Wagner
Mary Biggs
Charlotte Carmign
Schiller
Luther E. Swinebart
Robbery Suspect Flies 14 Miles After Abduction
Mrs Jas McDow of Mishawaka waits in a buggy as Henderson Rhoades drags her away then spurs his horse. Mr McDow pursues, changing horses three times before Rhoades is captured fourteen miles distant. William Nusbaum intervenes, blocks a shot, and knocks Rhoades out with a broken nose. Admission asks to remember church supper on April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. McDow
Mishawaka
Henderson Rhoades
Miller Seen Likely Nominee for Indiana Attorney General
Elkhart County follows Charles W. Miller as he seeks the attorney general post with strong support in the Twelfth Seventh and Thirteenth districts. Despite opposition from rivals and press criticism tied to his alliance with Congressman Brick, Miller’s nomination appears certain before the April 23 Republican state convention in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Elkhart County
Charles W. Miller
Miller
Brick
Plymouth
White Bound Over Counterfeiter Faces Jail Over Bail
Clyde White of Elkhart bound over to circuit court on counterfeiting charges with $500 bond after an arraignment. His father Mason White and James Rinehart remain in custody, to be arraigned before U S Commissioner Harper once papers are ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde White
U. S
Harper
Shoplifting case ends in Kosciusko court with fine
Pearl Frederickson admitted stealing items from W H Kingery Co dry goods store and was fined five dollars plus costs in Kosciusko circuit court. Judge Biggs lectured the girl while Mrs Maude Shinabarger was tried and acquitted. The sequence covered items from whiskey to a kodak and a rainy day skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko
Pearl Frederickson
W. H. Kingery & Co
Maude
Shinabarger
Biggs
Miss Frederickson
Warsaw
Milford
Skeleton hand cap found near St. Joe harbor sparks Chicora discovery talk
Fishermen near Wilson and McLaughlin nets six miles NW of St. Joe report a hand skeleton and a Graham & Morton cap. They believe the hull remains may be a snag strike. The cap is clearly Graham & Morton style with brass buttons and an anchor motif. Separately, Aneon B. Smith of Deshler Ohio, ex-Wakarusa Tribune editor, is elected mayor marking a Democratic win. Also note shop news: ginghams and calicoes in 50 patterns at Gross store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham & Morton
Wilson & McLaughlin
St. Joe
Aneon B. Smith
Deshler
Ohio
Wakarusa Tribune
Hamilton Smith
Tribute to Major Bitters Reflects His Character
The Hon. Val Zimmerman offers a heartfelt tribute noting Major Bitters as a picturesque and useful citizen. He praised Bitters for rectitude, progressive ideals, patriotism, moral purity, generosity, tolerance of opponents, and loyalty to friends, lamenting Rochester’s loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val. Zimmerman
Major Bitters
Rochester
Col Powell Named World’s Tallest Man at 7 3
Col A A Powell is described as the tallest man in the world at 7 feet 3 inches, 41 years old and weighing 225 pounds. Born in Texas, he holds a Texas militia colonel title and travels for an eastern house. He wears a diamond watch and a Queen Victoria gift charm, and when arms are spread he reaches nine feet from tip to tip. Powell has been making Indiana towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
A. A. Powell
Powell
Texas
Victor
England
Indiana
Editorial urges voters to avoid reflex choices in Goshen elections
The South Bend Times editorial argues voters should resist flattering promises from city office seekers and not scratch their tickets. It contends elections show voters are increasingly careful with the little pencil and may choose wisely rather than yield to temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
South Bend
First Woman Telegrapher Dying Claim in United States
Mrs. Joan Abrahams aged 85 in Niles is dying. She claims to be the first woman telegrapher in the United States and worked as a train dispatcher for Michigan Central for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo In Abrahams
United States
Niles
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John PD
Bristol
Marshal Self
Baker & Lee
Alexandria
Chris N. Wolgamood
Grand Rapids
Josephine E. Barlow
Berkey
Sheriff Elliott
Demurrer
Mann
Augstrom & Peterson
Elva Nicely
Peter Slough
Bates
Consolidated Paper & Bag Co
Elkhart Iron Works
Walter Brown
Napoleon
Clark Lane
Joseph F. Brown
Packerton
Kosciusko County
Kinsey Bank
Claypool
Ernest R. Hall
Markle
Carnegie Library
Jacob Wenger
Goshen Veneer Company
J. Albert Cook
Royal Neighbors
Madison Medicine Co
Wis
Dwight H. Hawks
Bimmonus & Dangler Pure Food Irons
Angola
Hamilton
Harrold
Butterfield
Charlton
Mr. Hamilton
Finance and Claims
Wilson
Stoutenour
Lincoln Avenue
Elkhart River
Beck
Mortuary Record
The
Presbyterian Church
MR. Miller
George Pollock
County
State Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
Prohibitionists
Clarence Billecki
Conrad Billecki
Republican City Central Committee
Aaron Spencer Zook
William J. Davis
Alfred Lowry
F. E.C. Hawks
Jacob Wogoman
Mr. Wogeman
George Rimpler
John E. Rigney
Dausman
E. A. Dausman
Senate
Dausmain
Chas. W. Miller
Goshen Man
Gross’ Atore
LaPorte-Argus
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