Davis and Woodard Usury Case Grounds in Circuit Court
The Davis vs Woodard usury suit ended with a $140 verdict for Woodard after two hours deliberation in circuit court. Separate trial concerns Baxter vs Lusher for $5000 due to a scaffold accident at Elkhart. Other actions include a quiet title suit near Kikbart and divorces or property actions involving multiple local residents. Bishop Rademacher of Fort Wayne Diocese dies after long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L. Davis
Tullar J. Woodard
Dent
Davis
Lake Shore Railway Company
Woodard
Joseph R. Baxter
John Lusher
Haxter
Lusher Bros
Elkhart
Col . M. Johnson
Anthony Desh
Perry L Turner
Arthur Kennedy
Stonex & Black
United States Trust Co
John F. Dye
Kikbart
Railways May Consolidate Stations in Goshen and LaPorte
The local note suggests Big Four, NYC, and L S M S systems will link operations. Goshen passenger and freight depots may consolidate with LS and MS stations. At LaPorte, L E W and LS MS stations are said to be combined. A new Goshen station seems likely if LS MS and Ky Four merge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y.C
8. R
Goshen
LaPorte
LS & M.S
Paroled thief Otto Stark linked to bicycle theft case
Otto Stark, released from the Jeffersonville reformatory for stealing in July 1897, was linked to a Goshen street bicycle theft with his brother-in-law James Brown. Brown had been paroled earlier. They traveled through Ohio and Michigan before returning to Elkheart with traded wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Stark
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Stark
James Brown
Goshen
Ohio
Michigan
Elkhart
Brown
Suspect Henry Steinmyer Detained After New Falls Bank Attempt
The day after the bank robbery attempt at New Falls several suspects were detained in Chicago. Henry Steinmyer matched the description and was later sent to Pontiac prison along with many other prisoners. Sheriff Elliott is overseeing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Falls
Chicago
Henry Steinmeyer
Elliott
Steinmyer
Pontiac
Strange Red Light Marks Drug Store Rooftop Decor
A red beacon atop Cris J Beeson s drug store drew last night s attention. A carved pumpkin with eyes nose and mouth sits on the roof edge, its placement a mystery and still firmly in place on the cornice.
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Cris J Beeson
Vornice
Justice Farrell Relocates to Kindig Block Offices
Justice G W Farrell leases the second floor of the Kindig block formerly used by the Calvino S Ewing commercial school and will remove his justice of the peace tree there. His current Thomas building quarters on North Main street are too small.
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G. W. Farrell
Kindig
Calvino S Ewing Commercial School
Willoow
Justice of the Peace
Mr. Farrell
Thomas
North Main Street
Knights and Ladies of Columbia Install Officers at Ball
The Knights and Ladies of Columbia will install their newly elected officers at their ball tonight. Supreme Councilor Ormand Kennedy of South Bend will conduct the ceremonies. The event will be a social time with a large attendance expected.
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Knights and Ladies of Columbia
Supreme
Goshen Tent to Attend Grand Lodge Installation in South Bend
Goshen Tent No. K. O. T. M. plans a trip to South Bend to attend the grand lodge installation. An interurban car will be leased and about one hundred members are expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
South Bend
Grand Lodge
Woodmen Lodge to entertain Milford Ligonier and Ek hart delegations
Heatwale Camp No. 4075 Modern Woodmen of America will host visiting delegations from Milford Ligonier and Ek hart next Thursday evening at their hall. A grand banquet is planned and a splendid time is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Milford
Ligonier
Ekhart
Indiana Railway to Open New Station in Stonex Block
The Indiana Railway company plans a February opening of a new station in the Stonex block with refined furnishings. All trains will use the new station rather than the public square, with arrival and departure shifting to the facility. R v Alexander McLaughlin will assume the Wells Memorial Lutheran church pastorate and relocate from Tennessee to the city around February 1. The W C T U will meet at Mrs Davis's home, 619 South Sevenstreet, Saturday at 2:30 p.m., all welcome. Lenna Hampshire of Bristol will teach an extra grade in the Fifth Street schools beginning January 33.
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Indiana Railway Company
Alexander McLaughlin
Wells Memorial Lutheran Church
Tennessee
Lenna Hampshire
Bristol
Fifth Street
County Expenditures Spotlight in Elkhart Reform Becomes Issue
The Democrat presents a seven month report from June 1 1899 to Jan 1 1900 showing county receipts of 753327.50 and disbursements near 120000 with printing and supplies costing 12040.75 monthly. It argues printing building and specific expenses imply leakage and calls for the county reform law to limit expenditures and require budget approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Demecrat
Court House
E. J. Marsh
Wilson
Circuit Court
Pollock and Cole Deaths Mark Harrison Township Obituaries
Elizabeth Pollock died at 7? years old at 12 30 this morning at her son William Pollock home in Harrison township from old age. She leaves eight children. Funeral at Sugar Grove church Sunday at 11 with departure from home at 9. Bion Cole sister-in-law of Mrs S Place died in Chicago Presby hospital after operation. Husband and son live in Grand Island suburb of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Bion Cole
S. Place
Goshen
Presbyterian Hospital
Chicago
Grand Island
Duel at the Furlong Residence Ends in Armistice
Marshal Self was summoned to the North Side Furlong residence for a bid to head the family in a contest. A volley of vocal shots followed, both sides withdrew to trenches, and a flag of truce was carried out. A temporary armistice awaits exchanged correspondence between commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Self
Trinity Lutheran elects church officers and Sunday school staff
Officers elected last evening include Elder Wm Wiese for two years. deacons Chas Freyberg Fred Dalke and Wm Ponks. trustee John Muller Jr. secretary George I Smith. treasurer Geo Hinderer. Sunday school sup Rev C E Cressler. asst Wm E Freyberg. sec Pauline Wiese. treas Mrs Geo Hinderer. organist Margaret Freyberg. The paper notes Roscoe speeches are worth the journey and shares a humorous street epistle from Wakarusa Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church
Wm. Wiese
Chas. Freyberg
Fred Dalke
Wm. Ponks
John Muller, Jr
George I. Smith
Geo. Hinderer
C. E. Cressler
Wm. E Freyberg
Sec
Pauline Wiese
Pauline Wiese; Treas
Margaret Freyberg
Dal Sherwin Purchases Bar Harbor Rip Rap Line Dog
Mr Dal Sherwin of Goshen Indiana has bought Rip Rap's Prince from Bar Harbor Kennels. The sire is Young Rip Rap and Mother Sabine and Aradas Queen by King of Lynn Trilby Bang Bang. We congratulate the new owner.
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Dal Sherwin
Goshen
Ind
Istey
Bar Harbor
Rip Rap
Prince
Sabine
Aradas
King of
Lynn
Trilby Bang
Middlebury Growing Good in Prohibition Era Town
In Middlebury, no licensed saloon for two years and two rundown drug stores amid temperance effort. Wakarusa Tribune notes a proposed telephone exchange. residents consider Bell if Independent does not act. Elkhart residents plan a dance at McNaughton hall next Tuesday with an interurban car staying until 1 am for the guests.
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Middlebury
Wakarusa
Elkhart
McNaughton Hall
Donavan Siebert Fight Draws Elkhart Crowd at Hoffman's Hall
A six round boxing bout in Elkhart drew fans from South Bend Goshen and beyond. Siebert outboxed Donovan with clean technique and was declared the winner as the fight was stopped in the sixth. Spectators noted fair play and good order with little money exchanged.
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Elkhart
South Bend
LaPorte
Goshen
Hoffman’s Hall
Jack Donovan
Adam Siebert
Chicago
Donovan
Siebert
Braden
Hoffman Hall
Goshenites
Vern Hardenbrook
Walkerton
Hardenbrook
South Bend Names A New Police Commissioner
HERE AND THERE Long replaces Fassnacht as police commissioner in South Bend. Reports describe local crime and civic notes from Mishawaka to North Manchester, including a theft case, a missing woman, a court divorce issue, and a notable telephone toll line clash over local franchise control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Long
C. Fassnacht
South Bend
Syndicate Feature Moves Plant to Times Office
The Syndicate Feature company relocated its plant from Cosmo Soap Works to the Times office where renovated apartments await. A Starr serves as manager and the firm reports flourishing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syndicate Feature Company
Cosmo Soap Works
Times
A. Starr
Ice firm to organize in Goshen with notable investors
A Goshen mining company is being organized and will announce full details soon. Prominent local businessmen are involved, and the venture is described as a notable enterprise. The firm plans to supply a large quantity of ice above the dam.
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Goshen
Local Notices From Elkhart Area Daily Life
Dannie Riggle is reported ill. Herbert Miller suffers tonsillitis. Clinton Myers employed at Miles laboratory in Elhart. Miss Frances Vannasdale visited Eskhbart. Bert and wife welcomed a daughter born Jan 3. Vernon Himebaugh stayed with Aaron Weaver north of Elkhart. Carrie McCollough of Goshen visited Himebaughs. J O Vannacdale and family visiting parents in Elkhart. Sunday buggy accident near church leaves occupants unharmed but startled.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Kendallville
Ligonier
New County Central Committee
Frances Vannasdale
Eskhbart
Bert Smith
Carrie McCollough
Henry Himebaugh
J. O. Vannacdale
J. R. Vannasdale
Protracted meetings and local notices at area churches
Niceodemus Bigler was buried at Miller's cemetery Sunday. A protracted meeting is in progress at Ebweez er church conducted by Rev Kreider. Rev Whis ler of Ohio leads meetings at Center school house. George Smeltzer is afflicted with the flux. W C Roose of Elkhart visits friends. Simmons offers a wide meat and dessert bill of fare.
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Niceodemus Bigler
Miller's Cemetery
George Smeltzer
W. C. Roose
Elkhart
Ebweezer Church
Kreider
David Garman
Hlinocis
Center School House
Whisler
Ohio
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Dennett
Marrisje Reenses
F. W. Bo Miseich
Uiad Berkey
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Ellis Keller
E Éwart
John L. Norris
Charlie Knott
Peter Fletcher
la Porte Circuit Court
Showalter
Clara Long
John Long
Rademacher
Fort Wayne
Indiana
St. Louis
Bessie B. Otto
Daniel Otto
Cottage Avenue South
Bessie
Amelia Goldstein
Bessie Allinger
Helen Rogers
Edith Sheffer
Lena Leidner
Ruth Dreese
Irene Freyberg
Harriet
Mary Landgreaver
Vida Williamson
May Masters
Mabel Firestone
Georgiana Berry
Cara Keller
Sutton
St.Paul
J. E. Sutton
Logansport
St. Paul
Portland
Ore
William Gray
Minnich
South Main Street
Anderson
Winbicl
Gray
P. A. Hulwick
Washington Street
Will
Adolph Liesengsng
Castle Square Opera Company
Beeson's
Willow South Bend
Berkey
Wood
Mortuary Record
Warsaw Union
Ed Higbee
J. N
Warsaw
Higbee
Roscoe
The
Union
Rogers
Wakarusa Tribune
Victor
Adam Siefert
Hoffman
Conovan
Bucklén
Belle Archer
C. F. Strasbaugh
Charles Sherwood
Mishawaka
Jay Paul Hopkins
Cassopolis
West Point
Irving J. Phillipson
Dowagiac
Charles Graft
Mountain City
Wabash County
Carrie Adams
Coldwater
France
Americe
Paris
New York
Pasadena
Cal
Miss Adams
California
Allen
Marion
North Manchester
Central Union
Friends of the Home Company
Mining Company
Dannie Riggle
Herbert Miller
Clinton Myers
Miles Laboratory
Elhart
Vernon Himebaugh
Aaron Weaver
Simmons
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