Downing Divorce Decree Granted and Custody Granted
Wm H Downing and Mary J Downing divorce decree granted to plaintiff who is awarded custody of Frances Downing until further order of the court. Rachel Kern and Jerome Kern divorce court finds plaintiff entitled to divorce. George W Stover and Sarah E Stover divorce decree granted to plaintiff.
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Circuit Court
Wm. H. Downing
S. Mary J. Downing
Frances Downing
Rachel Kern
Jerome Kern
George W. Stover
Sarah E. Stover
Probate Court Names Heirs In 1901 Will Of Chas Kuhn
Probate documents show Chas Kuhn’s will naming Lavina Kuhn as executrix and widow receiving all personal property and the 80 acre Seward township homestead. Sons William IV and Sarah A Ring share 80 acres. Abraham L Kuhn gets 40 acres. daughters Alice McGinley and Hattie Kinsey receive land and cash adjustments per codicil. Ina A Kuhn to hold 80 acres for life, after which proceeds fund Nettie Coons with balance split among heirs. codicils dated 1902. Numerous final exhibits list guardians and administrators for related estates and real estate sales.
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Chas. Kuhn
Lavina Kuhn
Seward Township
Wm. IV. Kuhn
Sarah A. Ring
Abraham L. Kubo
Ina A. Kuhn
Nettie Coons
Real Estate Transfers for the Week Ending October 17 1903
Transfers recorded in Kosciusko Abstract and Title Guaranty reflect changes in ownership for parcels in Jefferson and Jackson townships. Melissa R Hepler transfers SW 1 4 of SW 1 4 to Laura Weaver for 350 dollars. WR Robson transfers St and Beyers additions to Winona to L A Redick and wife for 150 dollars. J A Neff transfers part of a lot to Mary Coy in Vac Buren. Maria Pence transfers W 12 SE 4 to Alice Reed in Jackson township for 1 dollar. Javette Crow transfers SE 1 4 of NE 1 4 to J E D Crow, and Crow transfers NE 1 4 to J E D Crow for a small consideration. Additional entries reference fractional NE 1 4 parcels and unnamed tracts in Tur ep Creek for modest sums.
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Kosciusko Abstract
Title Guaranty Company
Oliive
Grabner’s
Melissa &R. Hepler
Laura ‘Weaver
Jefferson
WR Robson
L A Redick
St & Beyers
Winona
Maria Pence
Alice Reed
Javette Crow
Jed Crow
Nade Crow
Jed
Crow
Local Names Include Groves Barrells and Heffley List
Wm. 1M, Groves and Cora M. Bar rell, John R. Abbott and Bertha A. Heffley, Clarence B. Guy and Bertha A. Heffley, Bush, John E. Lee and Laura M. Becraft appear in a consolidated ownership or partnership record. The fragment lists multiple individuals linked in pairs within an estate or property note.
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John R. Abbott
Bertha A. Heffley
Clarence B. Guy
Bertha A. , Bush
John E. Lee
Laura M. Becraft
Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Arthur C McCarter
Last Friday afternoon in Warsaw the McCarters marked their 50th year of marriage. They wed in New York in 1853 and have lived in the county since 1858. About fifty friends attended. Civil War and relief corps members joined in the celebrations. Relatives from Topeka Kansas Mishawaka Chicago Pendleton and local guests participated. Chairs were presented by Koseliusko post and relief corps and a Bible by Rev D H Guild. Light refreshment followed as Captain J N Runyan offered words of congratulation. The Union joins in best wishes for many more wedding anniversaries.
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Arthur C. McCarter
Warsaw
Mrs. McCarter
Mrs Elizabeth Tinkey Death Notice Recalls Ohio Ties
Mrs Elizabeth Tinkey born June 14 1810 in Berk county Pennsylvania. Maiden name Elizabeth Easterly. Moved with parents to Richland County Ohio in 1824 and married Noah Tinkey in 1838. They relocated to this county in 1843. They had seven children, two of whom survived earlier. Her husband and three children preceded her in death.
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Elizabeth Tinkey
Berk's County
Elizabeth Easterly
Richland County
Ohio
Noah Tinkey
Tinkey
Pioneer Woman Remembered and County Institute Dates
Obituary recounts Mrs Tinkey as devoted Christian at United Brethren Church since age 12. Home meetings in a log cabin drew 80 conversions over seven weeks. later barn meetings drew attendees walking miles. Kosciusko County pioneer life praised as counties grows into strong agriculture. Annual Farmers Institute in Warsaw January 18-19, 1904 with Virginia C Meredith and J B Burris. supplementary event at Bina Green January 15-16 with J W Mills and Alexander Johnson.
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Ing
United Brethren Church
Tinkey
Kosciusko County
Indiana
Farmers’ Institute
Virginia C. Meredith
Cambridge City
J.B. Burris
Cloverdale
Meredith
Bina Green
J. W. Mills
LaGrange County
Alexander Johnson
Fort Wayne
Weekly Grange Meetings Shift to Thursdays in Red Men's Hall
Warsaw Grange changes from biweekly to weekly gatherings at Red Men's hall. Meetings now occur every Thursday evening and run through December to prepare for the state grange meeting. The aim is to ready officers and delegates and handle other necessary preliminaries.
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Warsaw
Red Men’s Hall
State Grange
Kosciusko Pomona Grange
M. Ross
Stony Point
A. G. Wood
Won Five Premiums By Anglin At Bourbon Fair
Chas W Anglin trustee of Scott township displayed Aberdeen Angus cattle at the Bourbon fair last week winning four first premiums and the sweeps premiums on heifer calf. The five month old calf weighs 560 pounds. Anglin is becoming a noted breeder of this celebrated breed and The Union notes his success.
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Chas. W. Anglin
Scott Township
Anglin
Union
Edward Marvel's Close Call After Horsekick Accident
Edward Marvel, son of Henry Marvel, northeast of Warsaw, suffered a severe horsekick accident a week ago. He endured multiple kicks leaving a forehead wound, a headback wound, and an almost severed ear, with several days of unconsciousness. Under care of Dr. Bush, he nears recovery after a near catastrophe. Bourbon fair succeeds despite weather with above average exhibits and strong racing, thanks to diligent managers. 8 B Straub of near Silver Lake visited Warsaw for ditch business, formerly Cleveland township trustee, acquainted with editor.
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Edward Marvel
Henry Marvel
Warsaw
Tr. Bush
B. Straub
Silver Lake
Straub
Cleveland Township
Elkhart County
Lake City lumber corn exhibit draws growers with prizes
The Lake City Lumber Co plans its second annual corn exhibit on Saturday December 6 at its office. Last year’s showing was creditable despite a below average county crop. Farmers are invited to bring one dozen ears of seed corn to compete for prizes and share cultivation methods to improve county yields and profits.
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Lake City Lumber Co
City Post Office Move Sparks Ongoing Dissatisfaction
Residents express ongoing anger at moving the post office to the far edge of the business district. They accuse possible improper influence, denounce prior peaceful reports, and criticize the Goshen News-Times for relying on gossip rather than verified news while the Daily Times faces public backlash.
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Daily Times
Canning Factory Case Decided by Supreme Court
Information from this city reports the supreme court sustained the lower court ruling in the S W Chip man et al vs John Mc Cleary trust case known as the canning factory case tried two years ago in Kosciusko circuit court before Judge Capron of Plymouth. Ira Jackson, a pioneer of the county, was found dead at his son Frank Jackson’s Benton area home aged 84, descendant of Col John Jackson who settled on Elkhart prairie after marching with Gen Wayne’s army in 1791 and selecting land for his family.
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Canning Factory
S. W. Chipman
Ira Jackson
Cilkuart County
Frank Jackson
Jackson
Benton
Mr. Jackson
Was & Son
Col
John Jackson
Elkhart Prairie
Gen. Wayne
Farm Ira Jackson Obituary Survived by Longtime Brother Doctor
Ira Jackson lived almost continuously for 75 years and is survived by his brother Dr. A. C. Jackson, one of Northern Indiana's oldest practicing physicians.
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Ira Jackson
A. C. Jackson
Indiana
Meeting of chairmen plans encampment preparations
The meeting of chairmen and officers outlined a coordinated plan for the grand army encampment in June. The finance committee reports success in raising funds and will continue soliciting to cover Wareaw’s share. Each committee will meet soon under an executive umbrella to ensure a creditable city and county event.
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Wareaw
Notes on Pennsylvania scenery and Philadelphia sights
The writer travels near the Alleghenies in Pennsylvania and enjoys Ithia scenery,colorful autumn foliage, and rural farm resilience. He muses on farmers use of limited resources, tree growth on rocky hillsides, suburban homes near Philadelphia, and the value of country life with city access. Visits Independence Hall and Betsy Ross House, noting the Liberty Bell and Revolutionary-era portraits.
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Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania
Norristown
Ithia
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Clark Williams
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Chas. W. Boggess
James H. House
A. House
Turkey Creek
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Janetts M Crow
C E Young
John W Smith
Mentone
AU Yarniough
Rittenhouss
Teceié
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Archebald
Leenburg
W Fuller
A Reed
Seward
Alva Mellott
Harrison
E Miller
E Yartsough
Lewis Troup
Jacob Stamp
Margaret E Smith
Nelson Miller
Kinzie
Sepes
C E Freeman
J F Warner
NS Duncan Lt
J'A
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Uy Ba
Groves
Cora M. Bar
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Bourbon Fair
Succes
Lakes City Lumber Co
Goshen Newa-Times
News-Times
George Riley
South Buffalo Street
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Patton
Pierceton
German Baptist Church
H. Wd. Brallier
Washington Cemetery
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Bert Patton
Michigan
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Claypool
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Clay Township
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Nebraska
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