Clerk's Office Vacant in Goshen Court Case and Divorces
In Goshen, Judge Ferrall declared the clerk's office vacant after former Clerk Wolfe failed to post a new bond while awaiting his case. Wolfe remains jailed on $1000 bail. March term will hear indictments. Other items include divorce rulings for Amanda Frank and Luella Haines, mortgage foreclosure suit, and marriage licenses issued to Ralph Hinzie and Mattie Pollock.
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Ft. Wayne Electric Works
Goshen
Ralph Hinzie
Yates City
Mattie Pollock
East Edge
Elkhart County
Hinzie
Mary S. Gilmore
Thomas A. Gilmore
Ferrall
Miller & Drake
Eighth Street
Gowden
Goshen Bound Interurban Wreck Delays Train and Frights Passengers
A Goshen bound inter urban car from Mishawaka to Osceola last night left the wire on contact with guy wires, splintering the trolley pole and delaying the car about ten minutes. Passengers were frightened and repairs were made. Andrew Goins family, en route to Paw Paw Michigan City, were found nearly frozen in St Joseph. two of four children may die as they lacked shelter with temperatures four degrees below zero. Elsewhere, The Stein Dry Goods Co of South Bend was incorporated with 5000 capital stock. directors Simon Max and Charles Cohen. Shoup Kohler issued a fire alarm box map and invited business men to obtain copies. The council planned to pass a bowling alley ordinance Monday night barring under 18 from rooms. license fee not fixed. Senator Fairbanke presented a petition for a pension court of appeals. A land deal swapped 54 acres near Dunlaps for Geo D Tint's 19 acres in LaGrange county.
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Mishawaka Ad Osceola
Andrew Goins
Paw Paw
Michigan City
St. Joe
Kaatz & Goldstein Clothing Store To Reopen Next Saturday
Settlement with creditors allows the Kaatz and Goldstein clothing store to reopen the coming Saturday. New Paris Drap and Wm Neff with wife deed New Paris property to James E Cline for 1000 dollars. Miss Caroline Thomas prepares delicacies for receptions and card parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaatz & Goldstein Clothing Store
New Paris
Wm. Neff
James E Cline
Caroline Thomas
Fire Devastates Block Bounded by River Prairie Monroe Streets
A large blaze at 4 o'clock this morning destroyed all buildings in the block bounded by the river Prairie and Monroe streets. Heaviest losses reported by E. G. Leys wholesale grocers and Dolphin Paint Works. Estimated damage set at 100000 dollars.
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Evo
Prairie
Monroe
Leys
Dolphin
Obituaries and a Missionary Conference Notice
Guium Frederick Grimm of four miles southeast of Nappanee died yesterday morning at about seventy. Funeral at Union church Friday. Brep Catherine Reed of six miles south of Nappanee died Tuesday after a week long pneumonias lagrippe and funeral was held today. A Baptist Missionary Union conference at South Bend Baptist church tomorrow afternoon and evening will feature Rev G C Moor LaPorte Rev E H Emmet Elbart Rev C A Salquist Thomas S Barbour D D Boston and Rev E S Stucker South Bend. Goshen delegates urged to attend. 12 30 interurban car for attendees.
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Guium—Frederick Grimm
Nappanee
Union Church
Catherine Reed
Lemuel Reed
Lagrippe
American Baptist Missionary Union
Baptist church,South Bend
G. C. Moor
LaPorte
E. H. Emmet
Elbart
C. A. Salquist
Thomas S Barbour
D. D
Boston
E.S Stucker
South Bend
Goshen
Sleigh ride party at Rodibaugh home near Goshen
Last evening a sleigh ride party was held at the Rodibaugh farm home 513 miles south of Goshen. The young people enjoyed a supper then dancing and card games. Attending were Misses Clara Rodibaugh Edith Dreese Fanny Morrice Myrtle Rodibaugh Rae Kidder Leta Fick Carrie Sherman and Messrs Guy Boulton George Mutecler Arthur Stutsman Lawrence Rodibaugh Earl Antonides Dick Zaller Reader Albright and Dr J W Stage.
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Rodibaugh
Goshen
Clara Rodibaugh
Edith Dreese
Fanny Morrice
Myrtle Rodibaugh
Rae Kidder
Leta Fick
Carrie Sherman
Guy Boulton
George Mutecler
Arthur Stutsman
Lawrence Rodibaugh
Earl Antonides
Dick Zaller
Reader Albright
J. W. Stage
City youths form social club and lease Harris building
Twenty men organize a social club and lease the second floor of the Harris building formerly used by Undertaker E. W. Baker. The front room will be a reading room and the rear hall will get a hardwood floor for dancing. Possession expected in about a week.
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Harris
E. W. Baker
Strauss Orchestra Delights South Bend Audience
Herr Eduard Strauss and his Royal Vienna orchestra gave a concert at the South Bend Auditorium last night with energetic conducting and acclaimed Strauss waltz numbers. Theodore Thomas and his Chicago orchestra of 60 pieces are scheduled to perform at the Auditorium on Saturday evening February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herr Eduard Strauss
Royal Vienna Orchestra
South Bend
Herr Strauss
Theodore Thomas
Chicago
Cold Wave Brings Freezing Temps and Ice Sport Surge
Last evening a cold wave dropped temperatures to the zero mark, freezing water pipes and causing some damage. Electric cars were affected by the cold, delaying travelers. A horse was found after going missing near Geo R Harper's stable, returned by Will Deardoff two miles from town. Skating thrives as ice thickens at the dam, race, and river with ample supply warned.
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Geo. R. Harper
Will Deardoff
Examination of Clerk Wolfe records concludes
Expert Weaver finished the examination of Clerk Wolfe's records and a typed statement will be issued today. the shortage remains undisclosed. At noon Rev. C C Cissel joined Noah D Letherman and Bessie Corson of Bristol in marriage at Rev. D A Kuhn's home in Huge Station. Lake Shore depot Chicago to be rebuilt with six rail lines entering. B and O and Alton to modify. Diamond Contract Co of Chicago failed to liquidate, described as a coupon concern. Goshen and Elkhart reported victims.
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Mattie Pollock
Ralph Hirzsy
Rev. Brown
Elkhart
Hinzay
Hattle Hotel
Goshen
Wolfe
C. C. Cissel
Noah D. Letherman
Bessie Corson
Bristol
D. A. Kuhn
Lake Shore
Chicago
Alton
Diamond Contract Company
Goshen and
Milleraburg man improves after horse kicks skull fracture
Abraham Lantz, a Milleraburg resident who suffered a skull fracture when kicked by a horse, is improving and may recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lantz
Thieves Enter Booth Residence. Pocketed 1 Cent Cash
Monday burglars entered the Booth residence at Elkhert and rifled pockets taking 1 cent in cash. No injuries reported. Police investigate to identify suspects and recover stolen money.
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Booth
Elkhert
Secor Will Fraud and Intimidation Alleged
A court case centers on alleged fraud and intimidation related to the Secor will. Plaintiff contends improper influence and deceit by named parties seeking to alter the will's distribution. Proceedings focus on evidence of coercion and improper manipulation.
Nappanee News Highlights Local Slips and Court Actions
Night officer Whitsel is robbed of 40 cents by a hobo. A 12 year old boy, Melvin Stump, is injured at school in a fall after being pushed by a playmate. A major probate dispute arises as Mrs A C Miller of Elkhart sues to set aside the will of Emma Ellis Secor alleging mental incapacity and undue influence by her children. County education bills and divorce legislation are discussed with local officials and state references. Other items note deaths, smallpox in DaKalb county, and a variety of regional notices and Society updates.
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Goshen
Whitsel
Melvin Stump
Abe Stump
A. C. Miller
Elkhart
J. L. Harmon
Edward J. Secor
Ida A. Jones
Emmet J. Secor
Emanuel Secor
Perry M. Secor
Peter L. Crawford
Emma Ellis Secor
Secor
Perry M. Sexor
Elkhart Electric Company organized with new directors
The Elkhart Electric Company was incorporated yesterday with capital of 100000. Directors are James S. Dodge Martin V. Berger Charles S. Tenney James Dushane and Charles F. Hewitt representing New York Elkhart and South Bend. Purpose to buy Home Electric Co Elk Hart and make improvements. The Reading Circle meets Friday evening Feb 1 in council chamber to discuss state and national papers.
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Elkhart Electric Comany
James S. Dodge
Martin V. Berger
Charles S. Tenney
James Dushane
Charles F. Hewitt
New York
Elkhart
South Bend
Home Electric Co
Capital
Council
Parish loan alters life policy beneficiary in church row
Rev. Father Kroeger once based in Elkhart and now in Canova S C borrowed 5000 dollars from Mishawaka parish. Rev. Father Oechtering who helped via the loan had insured his life for 5000 with the parish as beneficiary. He now seeks to change the policy to name any beneficiary of his choosing after stating Kroeger had repaid with interest.
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Father Kroeger
Elkhart
Canova
S. C
Mishawaka
Father Oechtering
Kroeger
Father Echtering
Father Oachtering
May Fatty Recover From Wreck Injuries
Oliver Bates of Wabash a fireman on the Big Four was badly hurt in the express wreck at Alexandria two months ago. He will be brought home next week. He can sit up and tried to read but was stopped by his physician. His mind is clearing and he is expected to retain all faculties. He has not spoken of the accident.
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Charles Fletcher
Whitley
DaKalb
Denison Hotel
Indianapolis
Indiana Association of Dailies
Oliver Bates
Wabash
Big Four
Alexandria
LaPorte Welcomes Invading Guests In May
LaPorte opens gates May 21 for three days to host the Maccabee banners of the 500 hosts Ter pany Tent Knights. Grand Circuit race meet runs July 15-20 in Detroit with events through Sept 30-Oct 5 ending in Terre Haute. The Lesh horses will join the circuit.
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LaPorte
Maccabee
Terpany
Knights of the ‘Maccabees
Hoosier Commonwealth
Detroit
Cleveland
Columbus
Buffalo
Glens Falls
Readville
Hartford
Syracuse
Providence
Terre Haute
Faust at Bucklen Opera House Elkhart Tonight
Elkhart’s Bucklen Opera House presents Lewis Morrison’s Original Famous Production of Faust with new scenery and the Brocken scene. Tickets 25 35 50 and 75 cents.
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Bucklen Opera House
Elkhart
Lewis Morrison
Brocken
Travel Rates to Washington for McKinley Inauguration
Big Four and C and O routes offer round trip tickets to Washington with departure from all points on March 1 2 and 3 1901 good for return by March 8 1901. Parties of fifty or more may obtain special rates by applying to agents or to Warren J Luxon General Passenger Agent Cincinnati Ohio.
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Big Four
McKinley
Washington
Warren J. Luxon
Gen. Pasa
Kt. Agt
Cincinnati
Low Mardi Gras Rail Rates From Big Four Ronts
Round trip tickets at very low rates to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola go on sale February 12 through 17 1901 with an extra sale February 18 for arrivals by noon February 19. Tickets valid for return to March 7 1901. Warren J. Lynch Cincinnati Gen Pass Agt. Long live Rex. Gilt edge security note. Goshen Indiana. WANTED $1 700 five years five percent no commission.
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Big Four Ronts
New Orleans
Mobile
Pensacola
Big Four
Long Live
Rex
Warren J. Lynch
Gen. Pass
Tut. Agt
Cincinnati
D.” Goshen
Ind
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Gilmore
Amanda Frank
Goshen Waathie
Lucinda Goodman
Nicholas J. Goodman
Elxhart
Elliott
George Krutz
Lake Michigan
Currier
Elkhart Green House
Pardon Board
Johnson
Westbrook
Frank
George L. Frank
Grace
Lou W. Vail
H. A. Thierman Company, & Corporation
Helen A. Camp
Starriage Licenses
Orie Fuller
Luella Haines
Geo. Haines
Luella M McKnight
Addie May Marchall
John E. Marshall
Leliiah
Floret W. Petersohn
John Petersohn
Anna Catherine
Harrison-Concord Township
Elkhart Electric Company
Recorder Peddycard
Kitchen
Rushville Furniture Company
Frederick Kitchen
Young Kitchen
Indianapolis Sentinel
Dayton
Ohio
National Cash Register Co
Norman Carpenter
New Street
Carpenter
Stein Dry Goods Company
Simon
Max
Charles Cohen
Steins
Pollock
Hinzey
Shoup & Kohler
Fairbanke
Shiloh Field Post, G. A. R.of
Pension Court of Appeals
Susan Jones
Dunlaps
Geo. D. Tint
LaGrange County
Toledo
Mortuary R&cord
Merry
Strauss’ Orchestra
Letherman-Corson
House Committee On Education
Scott
Alma
Jos, Hossler
William B. Taylor
Kosciusko County
Queen Victoria
Mr. Taylor
England
Madge
Phoenix
Middlebury
Stahl
Hartford City
Mesdames O W. Cunningham
C.H. Hewitt
John Kauffman
C. E. Davis
Arvilia Vail, and
A. P. Daub
Brere
George W. Woodruff
Rossville
Clinton County
John M. Ashe
Water Works
St. Joseph County
All Northern Indians
St. Joseph
Ben Hur
Gen
Lew Wallace
North America
Eli, Lilly & Co
Austin Ward
Marie Burroughs
Urbana
Susquehana County
Penn
U.S. Grant
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Cripple Creek
Pullman Palace
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Ogden Gateway
S. K. Hooper
Prohibition
R. L. Jenning
Marshall, Tex
American Press
Frank Conrad
Indiana
Brown County
Hiram B. Bunches
DeKalb
Rockford
Bunches
Burt Prentice
Harvey Banta
Fatty
Grand Circuit
Knights and Ladies of Columbia
Pedro
Tillie Henkel
John Baumgardner
Web Allen
Ligonier
J. Voorhees
Buchanan
la Porte Heraldesys
E. B. Weir
Yount
Elkhart County Medical Society
J. A. Snapp
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