About the Court House News Items Gathered From the Corridors
A roundup of court house chatter and notes from corridors and offices, capturing routine updates on cases, filings, and official proceedings as observed by a local newsroom.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Warsaw Union
Location
Warsaw, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
1
A roundup of court house chatter and notes from corridors and offices, capturing routine updates on cases, filings, and official proceedings as observed by a local newsroom.
Probate admits James Warren's will with widow receiving 90 acres and $500. upon her death the land goes to sons William W and James M Warren, with grandsons receiving $600 each and the remaining funds shared among heirs. Court also covers multiple small criminal and property actions and a list of real estate transfers for the week ending August 3, 1901.
The Koseiuaku County Poultry and Pet Stock association met in the court room on Thursday August 11 to organize permanently. It aims to boost local poultry business with future exhibits and invites interested individuals to join. Officers elected for the first year include Nat J. Kine president John L. Trish vice president S B Mora recording secretary I Young corresponding secretary H C Smith treasurer T C Todd judge and an executive committee of Perry Smith T C Todd S B Mora H C Smith and John L. Trish.
The Winona program drew large crowds with Dr. Talmage lectures on Big Blunders and Is the World better or worse. Old Settler's Day brought many visitors despite poor weather. Prof. Nesbitt showed Through Bonnie Scotland with wheel and camera. An Indianapolis News fund supported a camp for underprivileged children with activities and lectures.
A busy program in Winona offers talks by Arthur Fallows Rev Sam Jones and Rev Sam Jones on topics from Russia to the dangers of rum. Daily devotional meetings follow morning lectures and end with a variety of concerts and open nights including performances by the Winona Orchestra Imperial Wand Bell Ringers and a spelling match aimed at engaging the town's patrons.
County detectives from all 11 local associations met at the court house to organize a county body. The group aims to unify efforts, strengthen anti theft work, and meet semi annually. Officers named include H. D. Anglin President J. P. Robinson Vice President Elmer J. Kinsey Secretary Treasurer. Next meeting set for September 7 in the court room. Nappanee hopes for a new railroad with the Three line from Knox to Toledo improving freight and shipping for local industry.
A large crowd gathered at Joel Phillips' grove in Monroe township last Thursday for an old settlers meeting filled with reminiscences, feasting, and music. Local figures L Royse and E L W Royse delivered pioneer life talks, followed by James Houghto and others. attendees shared baskets of food and social chatter, making the day memorable for old and young alike.
The commissioners court viewers favor vacating and relocating Winona road with a provision granting the public continued access to Eagle Lake at the west end of the proposed road. The public’s use rights remain intact, easing objections about lake privileges. A mid-summer dairy inspect is planned at Plymouth August 13 and 14 with speakers from Indianapolis Auburn DeKalb and Purdue University.
Nappanee and Lake Shore towns curb tramp influx as officials report towns absorbed many vagrants. Despite Elkhart mandate to move on, police struggle to keep the town from being overwhelmed or "stolen" by roving vagrants.
The old home week tradition gathers reunions for families neighbors and former residents. Readers recall kinship in towns with relic exhibits at notable homes of General Stark and Dix and sites connected to Washington. Indiana writer urges pride in local pioneers and yearns to strengthen Hoosier heritage through similar gatherings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.