Court House Circuit Court Matters and Real Estate Transfers
Summary of circuits and court actions including divorces foreclosures and changes of venue. Real estate transfers for the week ending Mar 28 1903 list numerous parcel transfers with buyers and prices in Kosciusko and surrounding counties. Notable entries include Abe B Mier to John G Harde beck and Harrison to $22 20 and John Mount to PF W & G Ry in land. Also multiple Pierceton Warsaw Mentone parcels and marriage licenses issued to Elwood Morrison Elma Dorsey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosadiuako Abstract
Title Guaranty Company
Offlee
Grabner’s
Abe B. Mier
John G Hardebeck
Jefferson
John Johnson
W & C Ry
Harrison
Deaths and funerals in Milford and area
Local notices record the deaths of Mrs. Mary Stilwell of Milford at 68 from heart disease and that of Thomas Bowen aged 66 at his East farm home. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Regina M. Leedy, 75, in San Francisco area. Funerals were held in New Paris, Palestine, and Milford with clergy officiating. interments at Bainter Town and Palestine cemeteries. Survivors include children and siblings across Goshen, Chicago, New York, Spokane, and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stilwell
B. J. Stilwell
Milford
E. G. Blanchard
New Paris
Regina M. Leedy
J. K. Leedy
North
Columbia Street
Sanday
Chicago
Mia. Sharlok
New York City
Knight
Spokane
Washington
The
Presbyterian
Funeral for Michael Weitzel at Episcopal church
Michael Weitzel died at his East Fort Wayne street home Monday afternoon at age 73 after years of illness. A harness maker and longtime county resident, he was an active Episcopal church member. He leaves wife, two daughters Flora Stover in South Dakota and Marne, and son Joseph of this city. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm at the Episcopal church, Oakwood cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bowen
Old East Farm
Bowen
Palestine
A. Spiller
The
United Brethren
Palestine Cemetery
Michael Weitzel
Fort Wayne Street
Weitzel
Oregon
Episcopal Church
Flora Stover
South Dakota
Marne
Joseph Wetltzel
Oakwood Cemetery
Council Defers Action On Warsaw Telephone Franchise
At a Warsaw city council meeting last Wednesday the committee holding the People's Mutual Telephone Co petition to build and operate an exchange asked for more time. Farmers and citizens urge the franchise, denying any war with the commercial line, seeking city country telephone links. Disappointment and possible indignation were voiced if the grant is withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Mutual Telephone Company
Warsaw
Mutual Telephone Company
Commercial Telephone Company
Naboby
Louis Clipp Reported Dead After Fainting Spell
The Nappanee News notes a false report that Louis Clipp, a large farmer near Nappanee, died Saturday morning. He fainted on the highway but a passing gentleman helped him to a farmhouse where he received aid and is now improving. Without prompt help the outcome could have been fatal.
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Louis Clipp
Nappanee
Japanese Evening Delights Zerelda Reading Club Hosts
The Zerelda Reading club held a Japanese evening at Mrs. Wm. Conrad’s Center street home Monday. Mrs. Conrad, Mrs. F. E. Bowser and Miss Thayer entertained. The program on Japan engaged all, guests sat on the floor and Japanese china and decor complemented the theme. Husbands of members attended to enjoy the program and festivities. Earl Polk returned from Purdue Sunday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Polk.
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Zerelda Reading Club
Wm. Conrad
Center Street
Conrad
F. E. Bowser
Thayer
China
Who Is Responsible Editor In Warsaw Union Feud
A lengthy Warsaw newspaper discussion centers on Gen Williams and the Democrats claim that Republican influence shaped the Union’s policy and Zimmerman's fate. The piece asserts Zimmerman’s sale was justified by his closeness to Indianian publishers and Gen Williams, while noting his mental state and leadership questions. A North Dakota emigration run leaves Leesburg with 21 people taking stock and household goods, planning new homesteads after Dakota filings.
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Wankow
Warsaw
Williams
Zimmerman
Unien
Warsaw Union
Gen. Williams
Zimmermann
Gen. Wiliams
Frank Zimmerman
North Dakota
Leesburg
Canada
Wm. Lukins
Wm. Potter
Lewis Grant
Bert Biggs
Allen Ruple
Howard Irvine
F. M. Miller
Charles Woodling
Earl
Jess
Sam Miller
Dakota
Standard
Milford and area notes of health sales and moves
Milford Mail reports Miss Mabel Groves recovering in Florida and news of local sales and withdrawals. Mentone to Syracuse items cover residents visiting, injuries, relocations, and deaths, including Charley Meridth’s heart failure, Willam Sarber’s death, and a marriage in Silver Lake. Nearby towns note land plans, property improvements, and Liberty relics efforts amid a smallpox outbreak in Louisiana.
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Milford
Mabel Groves
Florida
Notable Statesmen Who Missed the Presidency
This piece surveys prominent American figures who died without attaining the presidency, focusing on Stephen A. Douglas and his era of giants. It notes Douglas’s leadership against slavery, Seward, Chase, Blaine, Conkling, and Sherman as others who aspired but did not reach the nation’s top office, and contrasts political defeat with later honors and enduring public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen 4. Douglas
Douglas
Congress
William H. Seward
Salmon P. Chase
Senate
Seward
Chase
Thurlow Weed
New York
Minols
Man of Destiny
Abraha Lincoln
James G. Blaine
Rosae Conkling
John Sherman
Blaine
Robert G. Ingersoll
Roscoe Conkling
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Uo Commissioners Court
Warder
Bushnell S&s
Glessner
John F. Davidson
Jennie Nisewanger
John Niswanger
Schuyler C. Schilling
Nora EF. Mow
John M. Hare
Jereiah Franz
David Woods
Homer Tom
Henry J. Defreese
Jeremiah Atkins
Wm. T. Graham
Louis L. Montgomery
John Mount
W & G Ry
Harricon
Marlon Bybee
Milton Dorsey
John Arnold
William Shroyer
Tse
Agnes C Reese
N Francis O L
Kiet North
Harold Switzer
Harriet McNeal St Zand
Kieths
Pierceton
Lettie H Gilbert
John Broscahan
Barbours
Geo W Stonerte H T Kline
BS Gerard
H T Ktine
Wesley Taylor
J H Matchett
Etna
EN Cook
Alpheus Guy
Alvion Beck
Mary A Beck
Cook
A J Cook
Franklin
Elmer Bylin
Joseph Thorn
Mary J Simons
Maria Elder
Davids
Ki Pletcher
Philpot
Runyanv
Eli Pletcher
Puilpot
Rebecca Stetler
Jane McGarity
Fot
Hillabolds
Syracuse
Regenoa
Jeff Regenos
Mary C Wiley
Tippecanoe
Peter McCabe
Zelpah A
Loebr
Tz Bik
P Milford
Allen Milburn
J Bowman
Bowman
Mentone
JH Beaublitt
J Kreider, Jr
Jackson
EL Haight
Turney
Kinzie
KJ Carter
F Sloan S
Wayne Tp
Alo Prof N
Minnie A Law Te
Murphy W
Cripman
Ada Warsaw
Katring
Wolenti
Kerring
JP Dolan
Rosa Bunger
Emma Hall
MJ Mentzer
Josep Bowman
WE Alexander
Joseph Bowman
W C Brown
John F Bowman
JH Blue
W L Brown
W A Ober
Elwood Morrison
Elma Dorsey
Jesse Rix
Myrtle Harsh
John Miller
Myrtle M. Barker
Moses Wowler
Lena M. Magert
Sherman Minear
Elizabeth Garian
Simon Master
Martha Weaver
Walter Kyle
Cora A. Emmons
Earl Polk
Purdue University
Mrs. M.D. Pulk
Henry Gibson
Davisson
Miami County
Indiana
Pioreston
Glen Forsythe
A. C. Hayden
Joe Beard
Elkhart
Cleveland
Harley Roush
Mountpelter
Wilmot
Montpelier
Mentone Unzatte
Francis Anderson
Hammond
Silver Lake
Syracuse Register
Jess Miller
Earl Miller
Sam Miner
Agsinthoia
Northwest Territory
Milton Noe
James Benner
O. L. Richart
Main Street
Jesse Rex
Silver Lake Aecord
William Snyder
Kenry Roger
Abe Myers
Peru
Patriotic Societies
Louisiana
Andrew “Jackson
Andrew Jackson
the Hero
New Orleans
Col Ue
Democrate
Republican Party
Marpleta
Lancaster
Leo XII
Leo
Victoria
Gladstone
Bismarck
Legouve
Nestor
Samuel Smiles
Bishop Clark
Rhode Island
Memsen
Joseph? Hooker
George Pe Watts
Michael Eugene Chevreul
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