Alleged Diamond Thief Russell Faces Trial in Elkhart
In Elkhart circuit court Charles H Evanston known as Russell stands trial for the Vanderlip diamond theft at Elkhart on July 23, 1898. Vanderlip testified Russell identified as the talker during the robbery, with two accomplices masked. Mrs Vanderlip testified to ring losses and Russell’s involvement as the others watched.
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Elkhart County
Kaismaro
Charles H Evanston
Raseell
Vanderlip
Elkhart
Raseel
Goshen
Elishart
South Bend
Mishawaka
Kalamazoo
Russell
Lake Shore
York Allison
Harry Lister
Kalamazzo
Richland
Mich
Jackson Penitentiary
Nolle
C. W. Miller
Lara Copeland-Russell
Miller
Sima
Frank
Perry L. Turner
S. F. Poorman
Howard Foster
Isaish Violett
Jacob Jacobson
Simon Gemberling
Bethany A. Myere
Jacob Hezel
Andrew C. Mehl
Joshua Weatherhead
Frank Roderick
Chas, Dike
William C. Elliott
Charles O. Craig
David Berkey
Frank Walters
Jacob Pippinger
Washington B. Vanderlip
Charlotte A. Vanderlip
Yock Allison
Slater
Turner
Mr. Vanderlip
Wilson
Vanderlip Wes
Charles H. Zvenston
Bussell
Toepp
Frank Seel
Baumguerdner
Lacey
Dr. Baumgardner
Lacy
Masters
Allisor-Slater
Venderlip
West Goshen residents seek pedestrian walk on Elkbart River bridge
Residents circulate a petition asking the commissioners to build a five foot sidewalk on the south side of the Elkbart River bridge on West Lincoln Avenue. They note the lack of a walk endangers pedestrians as two teams must pass with little space on either side.
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Elkbart River
Lincoln Avenue
Death of Thomas Edwards at 67 in Jefferson township
Epwanos Thomas Edwards aged 67 died early today at his home in Jefferson township after a short illness of dropsy. He leaves his wife and three children. Funeral services will be held Sunday at Sugar Grove at 10 30 in the morning with burial at Oak Ridge cemetery.
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Epwanos
Thomas Edwards
Jefferson Township
Sugar Grove
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Sidney E. Brode
Elkhart
The
Samaritan Lodge
Fire Department
Farrier Johnson Car Crash Leaves No Injuries on Main Street
A southbound street car collided with a buggy on Main Street after Johnson the farrier’s horse bolted toward the tracks. The motorman braked but the car struck the buggy, flipping the driver onto the street. No injuries or damage reported. the driver recovered quickly and continued.
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Johnson
Main Street
New East Side Power House Engines Near Ready
Two new engines for the South Bend power plant have arrived and near readiness for initial use next Sunday. The double plant will deliver about 1000 horsepower, supplementing Dunlage and Oscesla stations to meet all power needs.
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South Bend
Dunlage
Oscesla
Convention Echoes From Elkhart County Republican Meeting
The Elkhart county Republican convention produced a quiet gathering with little crowd enthusiasm and no speeches. Dausman’s nomination drew protest from old-line Republicans while Maloney backed Walley Cobb and Early contests shifted sentiment. A public intoxication charge against Constable Case follows the convention.
Two Papers Suspend in Kalamazoo Rivalry
The Kalamazoo Evening News is suspended after costly efforts to sustain it. About $50,000 was sunk into the project, as local businessmen argue two papers suffice in a town of Kalamazoo’s size, citing Goshen and LaPorte with more papers. Simmons offers yellow leg chickens jerely sweet potatoes and Cape Cod cranberries.
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Kalamazoo
Telegraph
Goshen
LaPorte
Jerely
Simmons
Boxing fiasco at Hoffmans Hall shocks Elkhart crowd
A planned Donovan Seifert boxing bout in Hoffmans Hall Elkhart drew about 300 fans from nearby cities only to see Donovan vanish with the receipts estimated between 65 and 250 dollars. Police searched, but he remained missing and rumors say he was intoxicated and cared for by friends. The tame Zulka Hall match preceded the fiasco and sparked widespread disappointment.
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Hoffman's
Elkhart
Goshen
South Bend
Mishawaka
Niles
Donovan- Seifert
Bruce-Coats
Donovan
Hoffman Hall
ProgressiveDinner Invitations And Local Events
Invitations issued for a 6 oclock progressive dinner at Miss Ruth Newell's home hosted by several Miss Newell sisters and friends. The L C T M plans a gathering at McNaughton hall tonight with Elkhart lodge members expected. Mise Ella Albright to wed E A Milner of Winthrop Washington with summer visit anticipated. Mrs D J Price entertained ladies at a rag bee with a hearty five oclock lunch and a sumptuous repast among out of town guests.
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Ruth Newell
Frankie Ellie
Maude Newell
Christine Snobarger
Katherine Fink
Ruby Carmien
Phens Parfitt
Beulah Lehman
McNaughton Hall
Elkhart Lodge
Mise Ella Albright
W. F. Albright
North Side
E. A. Milner
Winthrop
Wash
D. J. Price
West Side
Traveling gentleman courted in breach of promise saga
A traveling gentleman rumored to marry a LaPorte woman faces possible breach of promise suits from a Indianapolis woman and a Goshen society figure. The letter from Indianapolis names the man and his betrothed, signaling a sensational near-finale for local readers.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Nappanee to Install Sewerage System and Rail Improvements
Nappanee plans a sewerage system. The B&O railroad will spend millions this year on double tracking and other improvements. James Babcock was released from jail after a night in the lockup following a dispute with a B&O operator. no charges were filed.
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B. & O. Railway
James Babcock
Mental health struggle noted in Jordan family
The fragment mentions Lydia Jordan's older sister dying by self harm a year ago in Benton Harbor. It also references Stella Harring tom making an attempt and threatening self harm, with a note about reggie work at a nearby building and a location description near Main Street.
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Jordan
Elkhart
Lydia Jordan
Benton Harbor
Stella Harringtom
Prize fight stopped by officers in Wanateh Indiana
A six round middleweight bout between Dave Ryan of Valparaiso and Jack Boyle of Chicago was halted by Deputy Sheriff Frank Gross before start. Spectatorsclamored but the officer’s firm stand deterred the match, avoiding possible trouble.
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Dave Ryan
Valparaiso
Jack Boyle
Chicago
Wanateh
LaPorte County
Frank Gross
Fire destroys Lake Shore station at Stryker Ohio
The Lake Shore station in Stryker Ohio was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. An old coach served as the station and the operator has moved to a switchman shanty. The town’s Lake Shore star was affected as the fire burned. System notices invite attendance at a March 24 event. Mr and Mrs George Silsbee hosted a social evening on South Highth Street with games music and supper.
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Lake Shore
Stryker
Ohio
Lake Shore Star
George Silsbee
South Highth Street
Local notes and notices from Millersburg and Goshen
Health, births, deaths and community updates include a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. David Close on the North Side, trichinosis deaths in Valparaiso and future lecture by Rev. W. P. Pearce at Millersburg, plus local happenings in Middlebury Independent and Goshen area such as a rural mail delivery talk, sales, and theater notes.
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W. P. Pearce
Millersburg
David Close
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ENT
West Goshen
Mortuary Sbecord
Chinery Mearly
Mr. Deusman
William McKinley
Beardsley
Dausman
Chas. H. Maloney
Elkhart Township
Walley
Maloney
Cobb
Nappanee
Perry A
Early
Mummert
Vanfleet
Walley and Cobb
Cornell
Cordery
Surveyor
Surveyor Lowell
Concord
Wm. Parfitt
Cobb and Walley
Strafford Maxon
Thetoi
Heath
Justice Young
Case
Brazol
Squire Young
Issee Ie
Bikkert
KE. Brode
Bradeen
Cleveland
LaPorte Bulletin
Team Roller
Old Standard Off Company
Main Strest
Logansport
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Michigan
Adelbert Swartz
Inspector Hartnett
Henry Cowan
Swartz
Cowan
St. Joseph County
Willard Johnson
Barr Oak
Boyd
Michigan City
LePorte
Dankard Church
North
Manchester
Canden
Old Order
Flora
Supreme Court
Charles Ward
Beaton Harbor
Berrien Springe Dam
Matt 'R
Scryker Station
Methen
W. O. T. Ceee Ae
Mra
Reynolds
South Seventh Street
Deab’s
Middlebury
New York Dramatic Mirror
William Bramwell
Milo H.cripe
Central Block
Earl Klinger
Jennings
Hallson
Chicago, Ave
Pike Street
Pearce
Gertrude Griswold
Terre Haute
George F. Alderman
Brim Geld
Emma Lohee
Hahmanan
Jacob Sievers
Frank Mercer
Benton Township
Hohman
Concord Township
D. M. Peterbough
Bessie Dinehart
Elghart Troth
Henry J. Bruer
Verna Henwood
Dowagiac, Mich
Mr. E. Parsonage
Rev. M. Cober
Dowagiac
Boubillac
Robert B. Mantell
America
Robert Mantell
M. W. Harney
A. D. McKnight
Odd Fellows Temple
Sho
Clinton
P. Freyberger i
Alex. McLaughlin
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