Elkhart, IN. Jan. 24,1898
Martin Eller age 74, a veteran
of the Mexican War and of the war of
rebellion, died at his home here this morning of heart trouble. He was
prominently connected with the early history of this place, and was a
well known river man when steamboats ran on the St. Joseph.
Mrs. James Richards.
Elkhart, Ind., April 29 - Special Telegram - Mrs. James Richards,
aged 42, died here today after a long illness.
Indianapolis Sentinel 1878-10-25
An old man named Douglas from
Goeben, suicided in the bar room of the city Hotel, in Elkhart, at 8
o'clock Wednesday evening. He took chloroform in a glass of liquor and
died in 35 minutes.