Court House News Items From Circuit and Probate Court
Divorces granted for Charles Behmer Grace Behner William C Clay Nina R Clay Ira Rothenberger Stella M Rothenberger guardianship named for unsound mind Mary I Burgess estate sale approved to Clarence Werick and Alice Werick for 550. Real estate transfers listed from Kosciusko Abstract for week ending Nov 15 1902 with multiple parcels and sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie J. Lockwood
Mary I. Burgess
Clarence Werick
Alice W. Werick
Kosciusko Abstract and Title Guaranty Company
Grabner’s
Obituary notices from Warsaw area dated 1902
Obituary notes Mary Stinson Hays born July 2 1827 in Pike County Ohio died November 4 1902 in Warsaw aged 76 years 4 months 2 days pioneer settler in Kosciusko County married Elijah Hays November 4 1846 lived in Warsaw and Franklin townships later returning to Warsaw son Sarah Elizabeth preceded her in death. Ann Pittinger born April 10 1822 in Wayne County Ohio died November 12 1902 grandmother of twelve children. Both families connected to local churches and missionary work with long tenures in the community.
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Mary
Jacob
Sarah Stinson
Elijah Hays
Pike County
Ohio
Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Washington Township
Wena
Mary Stinson
Elijah Ways
Hays
Franklin Township
Sarah Elizabeth
Earth
Methodiat Epicopsl Church
John Makemson
Ann Pittinger
John
Wayne County
John Woolson Cook
Paradise
Wesley
Annie Martha
Rebecca
Nichoas
Asbury
Nelson
Peter
Allen
William
Henry
Mamie
Jane Chinworth
C. W. Lynch
E.M. Baker
Cook’s Chapel
D. H. Guild
Cook's Chapel
Methodist Episcom Church
Christ
Ike
Political notes and local society items from Kosciusko County
A mix of political commentary on Roosevelt era trust regulation, local election anecdotes, and society notes. The Kosciusko County Historical Society meets with the Teachers Association on Friday November 28 with papers by Dolan and Hetfield. Also reports of a wedding, a hunter party returning from Maine with ten deer and a bear, and local community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Pierceton
Maine
Joo
Campfield
Reminiscences of Kosciusko County by William D Wood
Reminiscences recount early Kosciusko County life including the Oswego and Leesburg areas. Descriptions cover the Musquabuck reservation bones soil, Pottawattomie removal from Tippecanoe lake area, and Oswego’s brief seat of county government. Anecdotes feature Chief Squawbuck, Mozette, and Ezekiel French.
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Tracion
Detroit
Leesburg
Oswego
Pottawattomies
Barbee Lake
Indian Territory
Tippecanoe Lake
Ezekiel French
Alexis Coquillard
Bill Squawbuck
Macdose
Mozette
Sarah French
Presbyterian Church
Quiet Warsaw Town When Railroads Brought Change
The town of Warsaw Indiana grew quieter after railroads were built through nearby Goshen and Warsaw. The population moved to those hubs weakening Warsaw’s central trade and activity as people sought fortunes elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Goshen
Fire destroys Milford saw mill and hoop factory
Milford suffered a major blaze last Thursday morning at the W. L. Wright factory complex, including a saw mill and hoop factory. Employees had just left after late work. no insurance covered an estimated 26000 in loss. Trustee Moses F. Lentz was first to spot the flames and authorities suspect arson. Relying on an incomplete water system, the fire was hard to battle. rehabilitation plans call for immediate rebuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
W. LT. Wright
Moses F. Lentz
Wreck on Pennsylvania Railroad Near Maple Street
A severe collision of two freight trains east of Maple Street on Saturday at 1 am killed a brakeman E V Cowell and wounded others. Many cattle and horses perished, with several animals saved. engines and cars were demolished and wreckage cleared after hours of work. The engineer was bruised but survived. the event described as one of the worst in years. Judge ey Bernetha, of the local area, noted the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Maple Street
J. A. Shaffer
E. V.cowell
Geo. Watson
Winong
Notes by the Way on Biliter and farm papers in the Midwest
The column recalls a year-old note about the Farmers' Guide at Huntington and its editor Ben F. Biliter. It chronicles Biliter's stubborn perseverance in building a strong farm paper, praising his success and urging readers with projects to persist despite obstacles, while highlighting supportive scholarships offered by farmers' groups for 4-H and other societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Hemenway
Leansville
Slemenway
Indianapolis News
Famillar
Farmers’ Guide
Huntington
Ben F. Biliter
Vrief
Wuntington Democrat
Middle West
Biliter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Circuit Court
Charles Behmer
Grace Behner
Wm. C. Clay
Nina R. Clay
Ira Rothenberger
Stella M. Rothenberger
Wm. E. Thomas
Mary P. Disney
Jas
H. Cisney
Thomas Barnard
Asnac
C. Dome
Della L Countryman
Della Dewart
Reitzell
Alexander Teeter
John F Harmon
Haraigon
Lia
Green
Atwood
John Monte
Harerison
Preston F. Miles
Charles W Corbin
Lote
Becknell’s
Norman G Brindly
Frank E Larue
Etna Green
Morrisson Reese
Loretta Ridnour
Sidney
Sarah J Gilbat
M H Gilbert
Washington
John B Windigler
J G@ Smith
Seward
John G Dunn
Martha
Hilery
James L Cowgal
Sarah Green
Kinzie
John A. Pittinger
Wm Foster
Wayne
George W Kline
Thomas J Culbert
Paulus
Silver Lake
TJ Culbert
J D Williams
D_Williams
Noah
Eaton
John Lent NE
Harrison
Will Geyer
Jacob W Miller
Hilsha J.heas
Anna “Eliza Kolberg
Chare
N. Kyle
Mabel
Ne Warnh
Obmuary
Roosevelt
Congress
Fouet
Wayne Sentinel
Rout
Republican Party
New York World
Root
Meeting of Historical Society
William 3. Rule
Susan L. Schrow
Geo. Schrom
North Columbia Street
G. F. Byrer
U. B. Church
Rute
Pleasant View Church
William D. Wood
Kosciusko County Historical Society
Warsaw, Ind
Winiraxs D
Woop
Pennsylvania
Ey Bernetha
Tully
Pure Due University
Cou
Farmers’ Institute
Pomona, Grange
County Agricultural Or Horticultural Society
Of'al Molar
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