Coy Sues for 10000 in Goshen Slan der Action
A Goshen circuit court slander suit filed by James Dodge for Lillie Coy seeks 10000 damages against Jerry Trump a Goshen merchant policeman. The claim cites a July incident alleging Coy was accused of fornication and mocked by Trump via a Goshen contact named George Lower. The case notes Coy, unmarried and employed at Hotel Hascall, contends her reputation suffered.
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Circuit Court
James Dodge
Lillie Coy
Jerry Trump
Goshen
Hotel Hascall
George Lower
George
Elkhart
Col. Dodge
Policeman Trump
Miss Coy
Lesh horses race plans and results at Cleveland and Windsor
Lesh stable ships Cobbett for Cleveland after Detroit absence. Pussy Willow wins at Detroit while Cobbett is expected to excel in Cleveland and next at Columbus. Andrews reports a strong Windsor display by Cobbett’s progeny amid racing chatter and betting figures.
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Cobbett
Chamber of Commerce
Detroit
Lesh
Cleveland
Pussy Willow
Carey C. Corbett
Geisha
J. B. Andrews
Nnline
Windsor
Texas Queen
Grosse Pointe
Andrews
Turke
Delma
M and M
Katharine
Mr. Andrews
Corning
Columbus
Bri Tfate
Onoto
Irens Falls
Buffalo
Linadvile
Boston
Bride Weent
New York
Carey
Louisville
Lexington
Telene
Fr Andress
Carey C
Marriage licenses issued in Elkhart area
Marriage licenses issued include Edgar I Brode Elkhart 21 with parental consent Anns B Brank Elkhart 21 Arthur Lerael Middlebury 27 Olive Miltemberger 24. The Canada thistle case in Justin Farrell's court against John Sternberg Harrison township farmer was compromised with Sternberg paying costs.
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Edgar I Brode
Elkhart
Anns B. Brank
Arthur Lerael
Middlebury
Olive Miltemberger
Sdea
Canada Thistle
Justin Farrell
John Sternberg
Harrison Township
Sternberg
Nightseer Vesey Responds to Usk Ridge Disturbance
On Usk Ridge avenue North Side a gang of rough boys caused a disturbance provoking a call to Nightseer Vesey. Wilden Addition residents complain of ongoing misbehavior and potential arrests. Four farmers report stolen teams from hitching chains at Court Park after a rough Saturday night. Nurses are driven from Cutton Street to Third and Lincoln avenue as pavements are swept. Farmers say they spent almost an hour locating their teams.
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Vesey
Usk Ridge Avenue
Wilden Addition
Court Park
Cutton Street
Third and
Lincoln Avenue
Auto battery message to Gen Mites fails en route
An auto battery sent from Highland Park to Washington carrying a message to Gen Nelson A Mites from Maj Gen Jos Wheeler broke down west of Laferte with punctured tires. It is not expected to reach Washington, and tests show the vehicle is useless for military purposes.
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Highland Park
Washington
Nelson A. Mites
Jos Wheeler
Laferte
Injured Vincennes mute faces possible death after railroad fall
James Enbers a colored mute from Vincennes was seriously injured near Millersburg when a westbound Lake Shore freight crushed his left foot and a projecting board struck him. Amputation below the knee was performed by Dr. Eckelman with Superintendent MacFulen assisting. He remains in critical condition and death may follow.
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James Enbers
Vincennes
Lake Shore
Millersburg
Enders
Ecklemann
MacFuilen
Eckelmann
Territ
Tragic Drowning Adds Victim in St Joseph River
Ten year old Willie Van Huffel of South Bend, son of Peter Van Huffel, drowned Saturday afternoon in the St Joseph river near Hill Heroes’ dour mit. Bystanders reported he had been in the water about ten minutes before a shout warned they were witnessing a drowning.
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St. Joseph
Willie van Huffel
Peter van Huffel
South Bend
Hill
Narrow escape as buggy derails near electric railway station
A geneticman and his wife fleeing services at the Dunkard church yesterday afternoon escaped serious harm when their horse bolted near the interurban line. The buggy backed into a second carriage causing damage while passengers stirred with excitement. Jerome Alderman and Edward Hatfield from Hotel Hascail helped stop the horses.
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Dunkard
Jerome Alderman
Edward Hatfield
Young Republicans form campaign club first meeting to be announced
The Exhart Review says E A Causman will address the initial meeting as Ed Walley is considered for principal officer. The piece questions imperialism and McKinley foreign policy. The Kenton Harbor excursion train delayed. a cow on a bridge required lifting boards for passage. William Anderson, 62, ex-Sheriff, found dead in a tree from lightning near Knox.
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E. A. Causman
E‘xhart
Ed Walley
Dausman
McKinley
Kenton Harbor
Ekshart
William Anderson
Knox
Water main trench cave in but no damage reported
A section of C. & Katz water mains trench collapsed on Saturday yet no damage occurred. Diggers escaped the avalanche of dirt as crews continued operations. The Goshen shirt factory still employs one hundred people despite the busy season ending. Money to loan Boose & List.
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C. &. Katz
Goshen
Sesson
Mishawaka man arrives with noted automobile in city
Mr. Berger of Mishawaka visited the city yesterday driving a celebrated car. The vehicle drew much attention as a beauty. A Fort Wayne telegram this afternoon said Barney C. Hattle’s condition has improved.
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Mr. Berger
Mishawaka
Fort Wayne
Barney C. Hattle
Unveiling of Sutliff Monument by Victor Camp No 32 W O W
In Oak Ridge cemetery the Sutliff monument by Victor Camp No 32 W O W was unveiled with exercises. Elkhart Woodmen and the W O W band joined a parade led by Goshen City and Elkhart bands. Council Commander Hogledorf delivered the address to a large crowd despite the hot sun. This was the third Woodmen monument unveiled, following earlier dedications. About 200 lined the parade.
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Oak Ridge Cemetery
Victor Camp No. 32
Soverign
Seth A. Sutliff
Elkhart Woodmen
Elkhart W. O. W
Woodmen Hall
Lincoln Avenue
Goshen City
Elkhart W.O. W
Elkhart Lodge
Hogledorfer
Elkhart
Roshen
M.cintic
Hartzier
Robbed in Chicago and returns by bicycle
Chauncey Frantz, back from Chicago, found his leather bill case with nearly 50 cents missing from his hip pocket. He suspects theft but has no clear suspect or location. He continued his travels in Benton Harbor after boarding the City of Chicago.
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Chauncey Frantz
Chicago
Windy City
Benton Harbor
Bell Company Faces Rate Cut Pressure in South Bend
In South Bend the Bell telephone monopoly promises a 10 percent rate reduction. A Ligonier and La Grange firm sought a franchise to build a competing plant for better service at lower rates. Despite capital backing, no franchise was granted, as public sentiment presses for lower rates and challenges to Bell’s hold on council.
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South Bend
Bell Telephone Company
Bell Company
Ligonier and la Grange
Violent patient Harlan Forry moved to Elkhart asylum
Harlan Forry an insane inmate at the county jail has resisted admission to Longcliff asylum. His father and brother retrieved him Saturday night after a difficult struggle. He was subdued and transported to Elkhart for close observation and safer care.
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Harlan Forry
Longcliff
Forry
Elkhart
Asylum
Paroled Michigan City prisoner confesses to murder
John Killenberg, paroled from Michigan City prison after dying of consumption, has confessed to the crime for which he was convicted in Grant county and claims to have solved another related tragedy.
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John Killenberg
Michigan City
Grant County
Killenberg
Mrs Shirles of Warren Dying From Blood Poison
Mrs Shirles of Warren is dying from blood poisoning after a dental procedure. Physicians reportedly declared the case fatal, while she endures excruciating pain and remains unconscious. Cocaine used during tooth extraction is blamed for the poisoning.
Survivors head to Michigan camp and Elkhart funeral
Charles Johnson and son with R. Walgren and son traveled to Fawn River Michigan for a week long fishing trip. I O Wood, W H Charnly, J A Arthur and L A Dennett with others from Masons attended Cullen Greene's funeral in Elkhart. A Page Fence Giants 2 South Bend Greenstock 0 at Springbrook Park. 8th United States Infantry passed through town toward Fort Snelling Minnesota for permanent stationing.
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Charles Johnson and Son
R. Walgren and Son
Fawn River
Michigan
I. O. Wood
W. H. Charnly
J. A. Arthur
L. A. Dennett
Elkhart
Cullen Greene
Lake Shore
Springbrook Park
Page Fence Giants
South Bend Greenstockings
8Th
United States Infantry
Points
Fort Snelling
Mina
Insane Man Arrested in Elkhart Amid Warlike Claim
Harry Powell 30, son of Curtis Powell, arrived in Elkhart in a bizarre outfit with a loaded musket and sharp knives, claiming a mission to Washington. He has previous hospitalizations for insanity and will be sent back to Michigan.
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Harry Powell
Curtis Powell
Brownsville
Mich
Elhart
Wolverine State Hospital
Powell
Elkhart
Washington
Braden
Michigan
Chas. Graham
Swindler
A. R. Beardsley
Congressional Committee
Graham
Politician rally as Shipshewana judges race nears
Three weeks from next Thursday the republican judicial convention at Shipshewana draws three active candidates Lou W. Vail H C Dodge and Orville T Chamberlain toward a final test amid charges of strength and weak spots A Goshen lawyer notes Vail weakening in Goshen Middlebury and Nappanee adversaries while speculation shifts to J D Farrell or James H State as potential nominees for judge The democratic county convention looms with possible contenders for commissioner treasurer and representative roles and no sheriff candidates named yet.
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Saipshewana
Lou W. Vail
H. C. Dodge
Orville T. Chamberlain
Henry Clay Dodge
Dodge
Elkhart
Shipshewana
Lake Shore Railway Company
Capt
Chamberlain
Vail
Charley Miller
Middlebury
Nappanee
Eldridge
Mc.Vail
Tommy Gilmore
Miller
Lake Shores
Astorney
Lake Shore
J. 8. Drake
J. D. Farrell
Lagrange
James H. State
Samuel Stutsman
Joseph Smith
Sam‘l P. Stauffer
Olive Township
Manassas J. Schrozk
Clinton Township
Harrys. Chester
E. A. Dausman
William B. Donaldson
Millersburg
Charlies E. Freeland
David Moyer
Elxhart
L. H. Hitchcock
Willard E. Miller
Rabbi JeLius M. Maair Denies Paper Report
Dr Julius M Maair of Ligonier Indiana asks The Democrte to correct a notice alleging family trouble and a demanded resignation. He asserts no such issues exist and declines to face scandalous imputations, requesting printed clarification at once.
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The
Democrte
Drak Sin—ls
JeLius M. Maair
Ligonier
Ind
Miller Family Reunion Surprise Held at Benjamin Miller Home
A family reunion occurred yesterday at the west of the city home of Benjamin Miller with about twenty five relatives present. The host was unaware of the gathering making the surprise complete and an elaborate dinner was served.
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Benjamin Miller
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