Courthouse records show varied circuit court matters in Indiana
Indiana cases include State v Irvin Berkey for petit larceny with a not guilty verdict. Real estate transfers, guardianships, and estate actions dominate. Reports approve sales of land to Abram Brubaker and Trella Brubaker for 5300, deeds to be issued. various guardianship settlements, partitions, and mortgage foreclosures noted. Bridge inspections and court sessions finalize numerous estate and property actions, with several sales confirmed and deeds ordered.
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Circuit Court
State of Indiana
Irvin Berkey
William J. Millice
Louisa’ Comstock
J. W. Comstock
Abe Brubaker
Trella Brubaker
Samuel W. Oldfather
Algy
Samuel Akers
Mechanic’s Len
S. W. Chipman
Trustees
E. J.mccleary
Canning Factory
Supreme Court
John K. Smith
Kittle Stevens
Fannie Stevens
Wm. Rider
Indiana Loan Trust Co
Electa Evans
Rebecca Noel
Hiram S. Biggs
Sarah C. Swank
Joseph D. Ferrall
James Blosser
Eff Sharp
Amanda Hatfield
Gev. L. Woopls
John Kimes
Guardian
Stephen Zimmerman
John Hoppis
Margaret Hoppis
Colossal Blunder in Baker Judicial Appointment
Elation over Francis E. Baker’s federal court appointment faded as Goshen residents and Indiana Republicans viewed it as a political misstep. Critics cite dealmaking, a family element, double salary benefits, and preference for Baker over more qualified candidates, arguing the senate should block confirmation. The South Bend Times notes opposition could grow.
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Francis E. Baker
Goshen
Indiana
Brick
Maker
Baker
Zener Baker
Beveridge
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Senate
South Bend Times
Murder at Elkhart: Ora Strine kills wife in jealous act
In Elkhart last Saturday Ora Strine murdered his wife with a razor after purchasing it that morning. He and his wife, once connected with local affairs, fought in the bedroom leaving him wounded but alive. The motive cited is jealousy as the tragedy shocked the town.
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Ora Strine
Elkhart
Fosiderit
Thie
Berm Nidet
Coohran
Aie
Crazy Man Taken Into Custody After Revolver Incident
FRIDAY INCIDENT REPORTS A man described as insane terrorized Scott township residents, forcing food and lodging at gunpoint while traveling in a decrepit wagon. Identified as Fred Nichols from Michigan, he was tried for pointing a deadly weapon at J. D. Anglin, found guilty, and remanded to jail. Authorities plan to return him to Michigan to be housed properly. Nichols admitted prior insanity.
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J. D. Anglin
Scott Township
Scott’ Township Detective Association
Warsaw
Fred Nichols
Michigan
B. S. Nichols
Coldwater
Mich
Nichols
Justice Eiler
Justice Court
Secured Relic Skull Of Monoquet For County Society
The editor reports the newly formed historical society has secured a skull fragment of the old Indian chief Monoquet. The bone came from the chief who gave Monoquet its name, dug up by medical students soon after burial, later held by a northern Indiana physician, and now presented by his son who asked for anonymity.
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Historical Society
Relly
Monoquet
Indiana
Death of Mrs Sarah McClure at Daughter's Home
Mrs Sarah McClure 63 died suddenly at 6 45 PM at her daughter Mrs Benson Raker home on North Fifth Street after eight years of invalidism from rheumatism that settled in the heart. She leaves three daughters, two in Silver Lake, one brother J C Linn of Saugatuck, Mich, and a sister Mrs Anna Robertson of Silver Lake. Funeral was held Saturday at 2 30 PM in Silver Lake.
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Sarah McClure
Benson Raker
North Fifth Street
Democratic Convention Delegates Meet in Todiana District
The Democracy of the 13th congressional district will hold a delegate convention on Wednesday January 8, 1002 at South Benda. This local party gathering aims to select delegates and discuss district concerns for the upcoming election cycle.
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Todiana
South
Benda
Indiana State Grange Holds 31st Annual Rochester Meeting
The 31st annual Indiana state grange session in Rochester drew delegates and visitors from across the state. Highlights included animated debates, notable addresses by Master Aaron Jones, open meetings for locals, and the conferral of the sixth degree on over 50 members. Resolutions favored farmer welfare and education, marking it as a historically significant gathering praised by participants and Rochester residents.
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Indiana State Grange
Rochester
Aaron Jones
Fulton County
Democrats Call Precincts to Meet for District Delegate Selection
The Democrats of Kosciusko county townships are called to meet on Saturday January 4 1902 at designated precinct sites to reject delegates to the 13th district convention in South Bend on January 8 1902. Each township will select a member of the county central committee from each voting precinct and report the names to the county chairman. All Democrats are invited to attend and participate in proceedings.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Democratic Central Committee
H. J. B. Stoll
Hikbart
Fulton
Koseluske
Marshall
Pulaski
Peren J. Kruven
Ch'm
Kosciusko County
South Bend
County history society founded by teachers and citizens
A county historical society is formed by teachers and local leaders in Warsaw. Trustees plan by laws, appeal for relics and data from elder residents, and urge public spirit. The project aims to preserve local history, with strong support from schools, farmers, and city residents through cooperation and shared efforts.
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County
Worley
Teachers’ Association
Butt
Kosciusko County
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Commissioners’ Court
Probate Court
Willis C. Nusbaum
George Miller
Isaac B. Hire
Amanda Silre
D. Anglin
Geo. W. Hastings
Geo. M. Ray
Abbie Ray
Emanuel Dabbs
Jacob Troup
Francis A. Matchett
Willi Matchett
Peter Conrad
Geo. Murray
Clara McCullough
Francis McCullough Giles
Court House
Bellfontaine Bridge Company
George W. McCarter
Scote Bridge
Wayne Township
Baugher
Tippecanoe Township
Hoagland
Monroe Township
Jarrett
Harrison Township
Price
van Buren Township
C. P. Smith
Gertrude Selser
Insane Hospital
Justice Court News
Willard Drudge
Silver Lake
Edward Hamilton
Dell Weaver
Mack Dotson
Chas. Drudge
George Sf
Whiteman
Frank Breeding
Chas. Rantz
Albert Cook
Eller
Cook
Bert E. Dausman
Cecile Haney
William A. Miller
Ora Della Finton
Albert E. Hall and
Florence E Barton
Elbanan
W. Milea
Josephine Jones
Kosciusko Ab- Starch
Title Guaranty Company
Masonie Block
Melvin IL Summy
Joseph Bowman
Bowman
Mentone
John Dunlap
Austin Hollenbeck
Bowman's Add
James G. Kelly
David Temple
Prairie
Cordelia C Fermler
Ervinks
Leesburg
Linnaeus
Abner Baker
Jesse Heiser
Baker's
Linnaeus Baker
Gertrude B Heiser
Lovina Fike
John
Fike
Fugenc
Shoemaker
Francis Downing
Claypool
Davin
H Harman Shtofs
Silas W Chipman
Odell
Wayne
Homer Hoppis
Susie
Bowser
Wm Hoffet Allt
Kale Island
John K Snyder
Benton E Gates
Etna
Melvin A Wilcox
Odell Oldfather
David D Cleyton
Simon J Straus
Lan
Turkey Creek
Jefferson Garber
George W Daisy
Sarah E Daisy
Tippecanoe
Wiliam H Sloan
Lucinda Walters
Williams
Susan Crouse
Chase Hawk
Monroe
State Bank of Warsaw
Bank of Warsaw N
Jackson
United States of America
John Sunmy Maqr
Harrison
John O McFarren
Simon J. Straus
Solomon Rothchhild
Sylveser Nicely
Clay
United States
Monuquet
Mire
Sarah McClues
Mere Benson Baker
State Grange Meeting
Tae Union
Farmers’ Institute
Seasion
Mora Uberal
Indiana Horticultural Society
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