Strine Murder Trial Nearing End With Circumstantial Proof
The Elkhart circuit court crowd gathered as the state rested its circumstantial case against Ora Strine in the Strine wife murder trial. Twenty two witnesses testified, detailing threats, a bloody razor, and the crime scene while the defense sought to counter with alibi and potential misconduct by the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Cochran
Newt. Cochran
L. J. Hostetler
Harry Mack
Newt
Cochran
Cochran Yard
Strine
What Shall I Do With Jesus Sermon In Goshen
Revival meetings in Goshen led by Rev W E Biederwolf and Harry L Maxwell at First Presbyterian and First M E churches featured sermons on sins and redemption. The evening addressed Pilate’s dilemma and Jesus in with a call to decide for or against Christ with implications for this life and the next. An address by Rev Biederwolf tomorrow at 10 30 am and a final evangelistic meeting set for Thursday evening with Max wel and Edith Copeland performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
W. E. Biederwolf
Harry L. Maxwell
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Arley
Alexander MacLaughblin
Biederwolf
Jesus
Pilate
Hell
Christ
Barrabas
Maxwell
Mise Edith Copeland
Committee of 230
Miss Stella Keipp Burned in Kitchen Fire Incident
Miss Estella Keipp, domestic helper for L H Beyerle on Court Street, suffered severe facial burns when a fire reignited while she added grease to a failing furnace. Flames singed hair and brows, with possible permanent disfigurement. A physician treated her at once and she will be unable to resume work soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Keipp
Valentine Keipp
L. H. Beyerle
Flock To the Court House Sees Unprecedented Attendance
The Strine murder trial drew record crowds with the corridors cleared after the courtroom overflowed. Judge Ferrall limited entry, noting about 200 spectators in the halls and a large female presence. Babies in arms appeared and boys were barred unless with parents. Separately, D B J Schafer sold his horse Meda Medium to W R Williams of Valparaiso after a Windsor season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strine
Ferrall
Sherif Chatten
Court House
D. B. J. Schafer
W. R. Williams
Valparaiso
Harry Hoffman
Windsor
Will Move to Goshen Household from South Bend
Mr and Mrs J Artley Clark today moved their household goods from South Bend and have taken up residence at the Albright home on South Sixth street Mr Clark is connected with Mishler Lumber Co in South Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Artley Clark
South Bend
Albright
South Sixth Street
Mr. Clark
Mishler Lumber Co
Contractor Remodeling Interior of Kindig Block on East Lincoln
John Meyers conducts ground floor interior remodeling in the Kindig block on East Lincoln avenue in preparation for occupancy by the James Matzdorf fruit store. K. O. T. M. holds a special meeting tonight for business. O. Watts and R. K. Thelma lead in perfumes. Buusz's Deve Strors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meyers
Kindig
Lincoln Avenue
James Matzdorf
Man Falls From Train East of Ligonier
Peter M. Gortner of South Seventh Street fell from east bound freight No 86 about noon one mile east of Ligonier. He landed from a side door while the train went 15 to 20 miles an hour. He suffered injuries to shoulders legs and spine but resumed his run the next morning. Conductor Prentice of Elkhart assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter M. Gortner
South Seventh Street
Ligonier
Mr. Gortner
Prentice
Elkhart
Gortner
Sudden Death Of Miss Maude Caton At Mongo
Miss Maude Caton about 20 died suddenly at home of her parents Mr and Mrs Miller Caton in Mongo near South Milford. She fell ill at 6 PM and died under three hours later. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 30 PM. She was a well known local and a relative of Peter Caton of South Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caton
Maude Caton
Miller Caton
Mongo
South Milford
Miss Caton
Peter Caton
South Tenth Street
Physicians entertained by St Joseph County Medical Society
The physicians of Northern Indiana and several from Chicago were entertained yesterday afternoon and evening at the Oliver hotel in South Bend by the St Joseph County Medical Society. Dr D L Miller of this city read a paper on Insanity as it Concerns the General Practitioner. A banquet was served at six and the evening session began at 7 30. Many interesting papers were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Chicago
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
St. Joseph
New Maneie School Building Erected For Grade Work
Comm Superintendent Victor Hedgepeth reports a communication from Supt Snyder of Maneie public schools about a new school building for departmental grade work. The 650-seat capacity mirrors a Benton Harbor Mich design. Local board reviews the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor W. B. Hedgepeth
Supt. W. R. Snyder
Maneie Public Schools
Benton Harbor
Mich
Water power fails as St Joseph river drops near Elkhart
A gorge formed at Pine creek riffles on Monday night causing a drop in water head in the Elkhart hydraulics. By 5 a.m. Tuesday six mills and factories relying on the water power had to suspend operations due to insufficient water in the races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Pine Creek
Elkhart
Obituary and local notices from Kosciusko county edition
Mrs. Scott Lepper, 94, dies suddenly at home near Warsaw after fifty years in Kosciusko county. Next Sunday The Day and Groundhog Day are focal topics as residents await February 8 forecast by the famous rodent. James Matzdorf plans to open a fruit store and confectionery at 108 East Lincoln Avenue in the former Farbers room with Ed Knox supervising remodeling. A 1902 graduating class committee will attend the school board meeting to present views on Frank J. Irwin’s $100 prize. Dr Vallette, dentist, is now over the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Lepper
Warsaw
Rascal
Wil
James Matzdorf
East
Lincoln Avenue
Farbers
Mattzdorf
Ed. Knox
Mest
Frank J. Irwin
Elkhart Residence Destroyed by Fire at Lane Avenue
A two story frame home owned by M. Sloat and occupied by Lyndon Markham was destroyed by a morning blaze at 808 Lane Avenue Elkhart. The fire hindered by a burst pump pipe and fuel from thawing water pipes caused $900 in losses, fully insured. A thief robbed Miss Clara Clark in Spahn flats West Franklin Street. The article also notes James E. Williams named president of the National Grocery Association and Vanderbilt special car tour. A new rural route will start from Elkhart toward Dunlaps. Bishop White to speak at St John’s Episcopal in Elkhart within two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane Avenue
Elkhart
M. Sloat
Lyndon Markham
Lake‘Shore
Clara Clark
Spahn Flats
Franklin Street
National Grocery Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Joseph E. Williams
South Bend
Vanderbilt
W. H. Vanderbilt
Goshen
Lake Shore
Newman
Brown
Supt. Smith
Burlington
Dunlaps
White
John Hazen White
Michigan City
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Goshen Brimming With Prospects for 1902 Growth
Local manufacturers report rising business and several new enterprises expected to begin, signaling higher real estate values and expanded trade. Plans include funded school and library buildings, with the Goshen school board set to start construction on a landmark facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Indiana
Death of Christopher J. Sample at 59
Christopher J. Sample aged 59 died suddenly at noon at his home 216 West Queen Street after several days of heart and stomach trouble. He complained at 11 am of not feeling well and collapsed. he died twenty minutes later. He leaves a wife and five children, with relatives mainly near Mottville, Michigan. Funeral plans have not been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher J. Sample
West Queen Street
Mr. Sample
Mottville
Mich
Longtime Goshen Mail Messenger Elwood Mead to Retire
After nine and a half years Elwood Mead will retire this evening from carrying nails between the post office and railways and the family plans to move to the Fisher farm on the Middlebury road. The Davidson Stock Company comes to Goshen next week with strong plays including Under Two Flags. The dance planned by Mr and Mrs H L Arnold was postponed due to Mr Shelton’s illness. Rev F E Knopf has been extended a call to Cheyenne Wyoming. Everett Ratliff is at home with a grip. Anna Trainor hosted the Young Ladies Social Club at her North Side home. Mead remains in charge of mail messenger duties between the depots. For Rent inquire at 09 South Third Street.
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Elwood Mead
Mr. Mead
Fisher Farm
Middlebury Road
Davidson Stock Company
South Bend
Goshen
Shelton
H. L. Arnold
Anna Trainor
Young Ladies
St. Johon Catholic Church
Davidson Stock Company at The Irwin this week and Saturday matinee
The Davidson's Stock Company returns to The Irwin from Aurora Illinois for evening shows all week and a Saturday matinee. The group recently played weeklong engagements in South Bend and is praised as the road's best stock company. LaVair, praised as a fine character actor, hails from Boston and stars in O Flynne in Mexico with strong audience praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
The
Irwin
Aurora
Illinois
South Bend
Sterling
LaVair
Shenandoah
Julia Marlow
Castle Square Opera Company
Boston
Mr. LaVair
Mexico
Real estate transfers dated in Indiana towns
A series of 19th or early 20th century property deeds shows transfers of lots and tracts in Elkhart Goshen Union and Concord. Buyers include Edwin E Fields Henry O Slabaugh Willard W Brown Milton Miller Anna Pletcher George L Oman Ledie Hansaky with prices ranging from 200 to 2,300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harden D. Markel
Edwin E. Fields
Elkhart
Chas. O. McDonald
Henry O. Slabaugh
Union
Wm. K. Auglemyer
Alva M. Miller
Elizabeth Dugdale
Willard W. Brown
Goshen
Wm. L. Yoder
Milton Miller
Wm. E. Angiemyer
Anna
Pletcher
Anglemyer
Union Bly
Asso
George L. Oman
George L. Bendee
Ledie Hansaky
Concord
Hoyts A Day And A Night At The Irwin Tonight
Hoyt presents a star filled production of A Day And A Night with new talents and stylish costuming. The ensemble promises superior entertainment and popular appeal, with emphasis on artistry and elaborate costumes at the Irwin venue tonight. Excursion tickets to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola go on sale February 3 to 9 with return by February 16 offering Mardi Gras access and south coast resorts through A J Smith G P V A Cleveland. Local boxing report notes Buddy Ryan defeated Jim Sanchez three times in a ten round bout at Springbrook Casino. Judge Francis E Baker will take the Chicago oath tomorrow and assume duties Monday as federal district court judge. I J Crowe groceries to close out at cost before shifting to manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt’s
Hoyt
Irwin
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
New Orleana
South
A. J. Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
Buddy” Ryan
Chicago
Jim Sanchez
Cuba
Springbrook Casino
Goulette
Rochgter
Tomorro
Francis E. Baker
Federal District Court
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Ejisenbeiss
L. H. Hostetler
Deahl
Harvey Mack
Hostetleratore
William Evans
Mack
Elkhart Avenue
Jackson Street
Ora Strine
Ora
Dr. Eckleman
M. M. Eckleman
Mr. Evans
Mrs. Strine
Dr. Kuhn
B. F. Kuhn
Eckleman
Elkhart City
Alice
Silvers
Charles Silvers
Geo. Whiteman
Supt
Silvera
A. B. Miller
Supt Silvers
Sergeant Whiteman
Enos I. Hite
Hite
Supt. Silvers
Hoagland
Edward Cochran
Swartzel
Dausman
Ira
Reddy
Teetera
Pedro
Eisenheiss
Walley
Lucy Cochran
Razor
E. A. Baker
Wm. B. Hile
Hile
Dodge
Democrat
Blake
Rev. Biederwolf
Stella Keipp
K. 0
T. M
O. Watts
R. K
Thelma
Buusz
Deve
Mortuary Record
Medics
Maneie
Dr. Vallette
L. Markham
Visita Fiat
Williams
C. J. Sample
F. E. Knopf
Congregational Church
That City
First Congregational Church
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Everett Ratliff
Mill Street
Harry Mann
Elwood Meade
South Third Street
Davidson Stock
Sporting ‘News
I. J. Crowe
Croyp
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