Robbery case and marriage notices in Elkhart scene
A local deputy reports Bert Hyceman, a 16 year old burglar, on the run after raids on a store and a post office. Sheriff and Fulton Wabash county officers hunt him likely in Chicago. Also, Elkhart court activity includes tax settlements, divorce suit Nusbaum v Nusbaum, and several marriage licenses.
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Bert Hyceman
Sanford
Jefferson Township
Hyceman
Chatten
Fulton
Wabash
Elliott
Chicago
Elkhart County
Butter Eggs Meat Prices Jump Strain Households
The article notes widespread price hikes across meat butter and eggs, with living costs up about 20 percent in the past year and most eggs controlled by a few combines. Sellers are storing supply to push high prices, with eggs moving at five to twelve cents per dozen this spring.
Mrs Zelenski 112 year old dies in Coldwater
Mrs Kate Zelenski died at age 112 at her daughter's home in Coldwater. She left 12 children 3 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Her age was confirmed by Polish records after relatives checked them following a recent photo session.
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Kate Zelenski
Tuesaday
Coldwater
Poland
To Dog Owners On Dog Taxes And Penalties
The notice warns dog owners to report all dogs to the assessor and pay taxes. Fines range from five to twenty five dollars for noncompliance. It also outlines penalties for assessors, false statements, livestock danger, and unpaid tax receipts.
Kohler’s 14 Years on Council Highlighted in Local Record
Councilman Charles Kohler completed 14 years on the council, from 1886 to 1896, after a 1896 defeat by Charles H. Crowell and prior midterm extensions by the legislature. Crowell and John Hale won in the second ward with Crowell drawing a short term. Prof. L A Sage Dieusale sails April 26 for France to study hospital care and massage treatment developments with notable New York patients.
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Charles Kohler Jbas
Democrat
John F. Scott
John Granville Knox
Fred Denstitt
Joseph M. Peters
Kohler
Charles H. Crowell
Crowell
John Hale
L. A. Sage Dieu
New York
Pottsdam
France
Sage Dieu
Gotham
Accident injures brakeman in LaGrange yards
Dan Berry brakeman on the G. R. and L. freight north was severely injured in LaGrange yards. While on the side ladder he passed a coal shed and was struck by its corner. His head suffered a bad cut his shoulder was bruised and his left leg was crushed.
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LaGrange
Dan Berry
G. R. & L. Freight North
Councilman Kohler Hosts Open Air Gramophone Concert
Councilman Kohler drew a large crowd last night with an outdoor gramophone concert in front of the Shoup and Kohler clothing store. The event ran late, finishing near 11 o'clock. Kohler and Bart Nymyer plan a forthcoming show at the Bristol Mosier opera house.
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Kohler
Shoup & Kohler Clothing
Mr. Kohler
Bart Nymyer
Mosier Opera House
Bristol
House Buildings Committee Reports Omnibus Building Bill
The House committee on buildings and grounds will report the omnibus building bill on Monday. The bill includes all building requests from Indians. the original mailing was in Panay Island.
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George R. Harper
Manila
iTlaito
Panay Island
Indiana
House Committee On Buildings and Grounds
First Ward Nominees Pose Strong Council Tickets
The First Ward Democrats nominate two seasoned businessmen regarded as strong for independent voters. sitting councilman seeks re election after a 77 vote margin in 1894 with wins in both precincts. He has chaired the fire department committee and served on water works light and sewerage committees. Mr Batterfield
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Democracy
William Burridge
Butterfield
Fire Department
Batterfield
Goshen Ward Council Races Highlight Butterfield and Wogeman Candidacies
Longtime Goshen residents H A Butterfield and Wogeman seek council seats in the first ward. Butterfield, son of late Jacob Butterfield, runs a livery and meat business with deep local ties and union affiliations. Wogeman, a lifelong Democrat with a varied career, touts a clean record and conservative business ethic as he canvasses the ward. Elkhart Review notes Lehman’s real estate interests and potential expansion into a furniture store in Elkhart, while J P Prickett tends his ill brother Thomas in Ligonier.
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Goshen
Jacob P. Butterfield
Elkhart
L. 8S. & M.8. Railway Company
John D. Hebert
Wogeman
First Reformed Church
Lehman
Nappanee
Manchester
Miller Leads in Fight for Attorney General Nomination
A long campaign unfolds as Charles W. Miller builds support at the Indiana Republican convention. Delegations depart for Indianapolis to rally for his second ballot victory, with Miller facing rivals Ward Watson Merrill Moores Griffith Dean Martin W Fields and James Bingham.
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Charles W. Miller
Miller
Sherwin
Wood
Jamess. Drake
Schuyler C. Hubbell
L. H. Beverle
Joseph Mick
Indianapolis
W.C. B. Harrison
Mr. Miller
Oneida
Elliott
Kinney
Farrell
Mummert
E. E. Drake
W. J. Davis
Gowing
Dausman
Vail
H. B. Kelly
Jake BK. Cornell
F. B. Leaming
D. W. Neidig
C. G. Sims
M. W. Starr
The
News-Times
J. B. Gattacall
A. J. Irwin
Charley Wehmeyer
Denison
Paul Burlingame
Louisville
Ward Watson
Charleston
Burlingame
Louieville
Ohio River
Indiana
Mr. Watson
Watson
Ebow
Merrill Moores
Griffith Dean
Marion
Martin W. Fields
Princeton
James Bingham
Muncie
Bingham
McCulloch-Hanly
Dean
Field
Property Transfers in Elkhart Area Land Deals Documented
Several transfers across Elkhart County including deeds from John H. Ganger to Adam Tschupp for an Harrison acre at 375 dollars and Daniel J. Schmucker to Susannah Wagoner for Nappanee land at 1 dollar. Other conveyances include Marion E. Moody’s Elkhart lots valued at 2000 and 1 dollar to Ophelia Knickerbocker, plus Demarest to Beardsley Elkhart lot at 1000, Landis to Hoover Elkhart lot at 750, and multiple transfers to Marion E. Moody in Elkhart and adjacent areas.
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John H. Ganger
Adam Tschupp
Harrison
Abner Lewis Troyer
Simon S. Yoder
Middlebury
Daniel J. Schmucker
Susannah Wagoner
Nappanee
Marion E. Moody
Elkhart
Ophelia J. Knickerbocker
Melvin A. Demarest
A. R. Beardsley
Joseph Landis
David W. Hoover
Government releases new ten and twenty dollar bank notes
The gazewell National Bank in Virginia reports the first issue of new ten dollar notes featuring President McKinley and twenty dollar notes with former secretary Hugh McCullough. The supply is limited with only two or three samples expected to circulate.
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McKinley
Hugh McCullough
Friends urged Krutz toward sheriff nomination
The friends of George Krutz urge him to seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff this fall. While no definite decision is made, it is likely he will enter the race. Some Republicans unhappy with Elmer Manning would vote for Krutz if he runs.
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George Krutz
Sheriff
Mr. Krutz
Elmer Manning
Fourth of July fund drive shows strong progress
The fundraising committee for the Fourth of July celebration reports growing contributions and optimism for a big event. Local organizers note steady donations and growing public support ahead of the holiday celebration.
Local Notables and Incidents Reported Across Indiana
Mayor James Graves wins renomination in Kendallville. Piercing farm accidents include Elva Burns killed in a runaway near Wabash and Benjamin Parkinson bitten by a stallion in Whitley County. Masons raise 10000 for Auburn temple as Rev J B Alleman retires to Warsaw. Roads crew in Noble County settle fines. A Huntington resident suffers severe burns in a gasoline stove explosion. Telegraph progress notes include W B Hale in Geneva receiving a Marconi telegram via Byrd syndicate.
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Masonic Fraternity
Auburn
J. B. Alleman
M. E. Church
Warsaw
Whitley County
Lee Weaver
John C. Myers
Noble County
Elva Burns
Wabash County
Burns
Henry H. Wagner
Huntington
Riley M. Johnson
Angola
Fort Wayne
Steuben County
Johnson
W. B. Hale
Geneva
Indiana
Marconi Wireless System
C. K. McFadden
Byrd Oil Syndicate
London
Farmers oppose eight hour bill at Indianapolis convention
The manufacturers' convention adopted a unanimous resolution opposing the proposed eight hour government work bill, citing potential harm to farmers though no farmer requests were made. Drowned At Niles: 13 year old Lillie Stimeley fell from a dam while playing with friends and drowned after 5 pm Wednesday. The beef trust faced growing public scrutiny as critics call for stronger action against its price squeezing. Louie Cook, agent for Wild West shows, sent out a souvenir publication about Col. Cody’s enterprise to friends including Chas. Krutz of Goshen.
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Manufacturers’ Convention
Indianapolis
Congress
Lillie Stimeley
Boswell Stimeley
Niles
Louie Cook
Barmnum-Bailey
Rough Rider
Col. Cody
Chas. Krutz
Mr. Cook
Goshen
Railroad project eyed from Elkhart to Napanee via Wakarusa
D M Best of Elkhart backs H E Bucklen to construct the Elkhart to Napanee line via Wakarusa with Wakarusa 5000 dollars and Nappanee 25000 dollars in funding. The Wakarusa Citizen supports the enterprise. City enjoined La Porte from certain street improvements due to alleged illegal council actions. Eleven tramps arrested in Elkhart after disturbing Lake Shore train crews. ae Walley is quite ill at his Elke.
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D. M. Best
Elkhart
Wakarusa
H. E. Bucklen
Nappanee
W. A. Funk
St. Joseph County
City of
la Porte
Ae Walley
Elke
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B. G. Schaefer
Lincoln H. Beyerle
Hendricks W. Clark
Mr. Schaefer
George W. Farrell
Mr. Clark
Justice Cline
Jackson Township
Henry Clay Dodge
Lonetta Nusbaum
Alvin J. Nusbaum
Nusbaums
Nusbaum
South Bend
Frank Crull
Effie Ulrich
Daniel Neff
Ida Metzler
Edgar Oakes
Ida Frailey
Tonawanda Park
Tonawanda Grounds
Kelly Hart
Ors Orearga RE Ive
Eleeats
C. Cornell Davies
Goldstein Vankess
Cceees Donovan
Witt
Ira B. Rowell
Menominee Falls
Wis
Lake Five
Ira
Idaho
Guilford Rowell
Appleton
Menominee Falle
Samuel Rowell
Will Whitaker
H. F. Kidder
George P. Rowell
Hough + Hoosen
Ben Wal- Gentry
Maxon
Sails
Europe
First Ward
Common Council
Harry A. Butterfield
Jacob B. Wogoman
J. P. Prickett
Milford
Councilman First Ward
Waterford
Zula E. Eckelbarger
Maude E. Leedy
Francisco Zettler
Jennie W. Stahl
Lawrence E. Kercher
Wilma P. Clark
Rosa E. Billet
Lillian P. Castetter
Lucretia Plough
John W. Kercher
Maud B. Michael
Elizabeth Miller
Manta
America
Wabash Klondike Company
Blizzard
J. M. Ober
Fifth Avenue M.E. Church
Mite Society
Mazie Bemenderfer
Elsie Gardner
I. J. Crowe
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Hartzler
David Dill
Myron Rhoads
Sam Self
Mica Mary Beck
Anna Amsbaugh
Mr. Hollister
Common Pleas Court
Toledo
Mary Hollister
George A. Hollister
Lake Shore
Hollister
England
Lawrence EF. Kercher
Pearl Castetter
Pearl Clark
Maud Michael
Zulu Eckelbarger
Maud Leedy
Savanarolo
Succe
James Graves
Kendallville
A. W. Beecher
Lima
LaGrange County
Enoch Goshert
Benjamin Parkinson
Thorncreek Township
Parkinson
the Beef Trust
Beef Trust
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