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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows an Elkhart Indiana notice dated July 24 1903 with names ROBERT E PROCTOR and Wred a Palmer Secretary. The text appears garbled but indicates a legal or financial filing or confirmation with numbers resembling form fields or references.
The Democrats of Lagrange and Counties are called to a main convention in Goabén Indiana on Saturday August 15, 1908 at 10 o'clock a m to nominate a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the MWekty-fourth Judicial Circuit. James Roy chairman and Robert Proctor secretary of the Lagrange County Central committee preside.
The Logansport Pharos notes Republicans mock a candidate’s alignment with Roosevelt and Bryan’s labor appeal. It argues Gompers backs Bryan, denies labor promises to Bryan, and stresses workers defending political rights amid corporate pressure. Bryan’s stance favors workers over profits, shaping Rail labor support.
Property deeds show multiple transfers in Elkhart and surrounding townships. Buyers include John Bahner Albert Prien William Burris Adrienna Church Ira Hoshaw Leanna Fisher Ed Zigler and others with prices from 100 to 5500 dollars for lots and land in Elkhart Wakarusa Washington Middlebury and Jackson townships.
The Syracuse Enterprise notes Charles W. Strombeck declined two Missouri land sections for his patent harrow. The paper also reports a quiet town marriage, revealing Mrs Browns Brown is no longer, and Eli Bushong has wed. Best wishes are offered to the couple.
Congress has ordered pension agents to mail a penalty envelop with each pension voucher the claimant must return. Postage will not be charged on the envelope. The change takes effect with the November payments, since August payments are already sent.
A report from Indiana details two suicide deaths linked by similar circumstances. Frank Litzenberger's body was found in Fall Creek near Middletown with a bullet to the brain, mirroring County Coroner Pierce's past self-inflicted death. Both men were close friends and Masons, with Pierce having advised that death by own action was safest. Litzenberger left a note citing stress from business ventures and a nervous breakdown as motivation. No investigation has been conducted yet. Funeral held in Middletown at Miller Cemetery. Elsewhere, a young woman Ela Tussiek is jailed in Jennings County for stealing potatoes, after being seen in a tree by a deputy and later brought into custody for larceny. A Democratic editorial meeting in Tad, Indiana, discussed campaign strategy and editor cooperation, with speakers urging unity for the upcoming election. An incident in Thorntown damaged a car shop, a stove, a tavern, and several buildings, causing about $35,000 in losses. In Linton, Joseph Focher was injured when a rock fell from a mine shaft, leaving him disabled.
A Teheran dispatch says the shah left his palace for a drive for the first time since a recent plot. Other items note Russian battleships to be built in Italy or Germany, General Lord Roberts canceling Ottawa duties due to heat, and various political and labor developments across the Americas and Europe. Military maneuvers are planned on Lake Michigan August 11 to 18.
In Coal Creek No 2 mine a bump trapped twenty four miners on August 1. Rescue teams battled gas as air returned, a compressed air pipe leak pushed deadly gas away and twenty one were saved. Three remained in the mine in the gas region, Frank Beaver Gilbert Hitchings and David Powell.
Chicago July 31 market notes show wheat mixed with July at 8 WM F 90% S$ SNE $ NOES Sept. The report lists corn and oats quotes, pork, lard, and beef futures with varied prices and receipts. Live stock prices at East Buffalo and cattle, hogs, and sheep quotations are provided, including prime steers and calves, with general market tone indicating steady to firm in some segments.
Listing of Sunday services at Reformed, Wells Memorial Lutheran, First Baptist, German M E, and First Presbyterian churches in Goshen. Includes sermon topics, communion, Sunday schools, musical numbers, and pastor vacation plans with August return. All are welcome. some evening services omitted.
Mrs J E McCartney visits her parents south of town while Dave Ernsberger renovates his home. Mrs FE Romaine of Mishawaka visits sisters in law the Misses Reimaine. M H Miller sells the David Stutsman farm northeast of Bristol to Taz White. Mrs M A Congdon of Bozeman visits sister Mrs Geo Neff. Samuel King buys Eldridge property on Middlebury street to improve and occupy. Ralph C Virgil leads an osteopathic practice at Pomeroy during owner’s vacation. Tony Weier of Monroe visits with Gladys and Chester Kleckner. children are James Kleckner’s offspring. Neri Arbogat 43 acres between Long and Baldwin lakes north of here sold to Marry Willie of Chicago for resort development potential.
S. F. Nehr of Dayton purchased the A. J. Menges farm west of town. Bristol residents enjoy Elk Hart chautauqua this week. Miss Cecil Walters of New Paris visits Ross Nicholson. Mosier Opera House is being repainted. Miss Nellie Padgam of Santa Anna visits V. W. Bickel. Clarence Leist will teach Adanisville Michigan school next year. Recent rains welcomed as drying up. Mrs. Dale Wilbur and two daughters of Sturgis visit L. A. Condon. Maude Hermance and Vern King spent time at St. Joseph. Blackberry crop is very large. Ross Nicholson expects to pick thousands of cases. Fresh Roast Coffee and fine Cup Teas at Danglers Tea and Coffee House.
News nuggets list goods from Kodaks to real estate, grocers, and a route-hustler wanted for Goshen. A Mishawaka youth, William Bucher, is held on a bicycle theft charge in South Bend, claiming he traded his silver watch for the bike with a witness present.
Milo H. Plough announces candidacy for sheriff of Elkhart County subject to the decision of the Elkhart County Democratic Convention.
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