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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
2
Local notice reports the death of Chairman Elkhart County Central life official Peted on July 24 1908. The brief memorial records his service and position within the county governing body.
The Democratic party of Elkhart County invites affiliates to a county convention in Goshen on Saturday at 10 a m to nominate candidates for Commissioner Northern District and Commissioner Southern District. The call outlines township representation and voting entitlements for the convention.
A long 1908 editorial discusses Taft and Hughes within Indiana politics noting Republican fear and Democratic hopes. It critiques Governor Hughes, warns about bank law and national banks, and questions Attorney General Bonaparte’s interpretation while urging broader legal extensions. It cites Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette and Oklahoma law as context.
The article discusses Oklahoma as unique for bank deposit guarantees and argues a law could show the benefits of such guarantees. It outlines public interest in protecting depositors and invites consideration of securing bank deposits through state action.
The article discusses Oklahoma's bank guarantee provision funded by a small tax to protect depositors. It notes no bank runs occurred and deposits were paid in full, praising the measure while contrasting Democratic endorsement with Republican opposition backed by Wall Street. It predicts broad adoption by states and the national government amid public debate on guaranteed banks versus failures.
Bluffton schools set to open September 7. Harmon Frees is dead. Peter C. Beamer, once at Wabash, allegedly amassed wealth in Hawaii. A lounge fire nearly destroyed Robert Ashley’s Hunting-ton home. Frank Fryer, Kendallville, jailed for stealing and selling fishing tackle. Henry C. Widup, Columbia City dentist, dies at 66 and was a Mason. Noble county ranks high in longevity. Holden J. Hunter sues over cow killed by trolley in 1907. Lagrange county land once Prough marsh now worth 100 dollars per acre for peppermint. Nottingham Wells oil decline with many wells plugged. Mrs. Susan Snoberger of Kendallville declared insane with a delusion involving a Kendallville man.
Abe Mills and family from Auburn visited relatives in Benton over Sunday. Chas Scott and family from Garrett spent Sunday with locals. Mrs WII Jackson of Goshena visited her sister Mrs Frank Jackson. Rev Groves preached at the M E church. Cash Hess and wife of down west visited Grandma Holsinger. Mrs W J Clapp and children visited relatives in Kunkle O. Clint Rookstoal and wife visited Goshen with B W Butler family. Henry Rex and wife Frank Shafer and family from near Ligonier and Hiram Butt and family of Hardscrabble joined the Holsingers. Iragon Longacre returned to Toledo. Maggie Biteman and daughter Pauline visited Cromwell. T P Butler and wife stayed with son T H Butler and wife at Eikhart. Allen Adams and family near New Paris called on Ed Holsinger. Charles Musser and wife visited Ham Miller in Goshen. List of residents includes Lotter Lint and others.
Sporting Life notes Cal Alderman, the tall curly haired left hander, under contract with the Pittsburg National League club but lately pitching for McKeesport in the O P league. He met Col Dreyfuss at headquarters and is viewed as a rising Pirates pitcher who may join the club for the season’s end as Pittsburgh leads the National League standings.
Indianapolis Judge rules Tonica temperance drink is not beer and throws out liquor charges against August Ehrbrich for selling it without a license. Several similar cases state wide await higher court rulings. Also reports New Paris wedding Zelda Mishler to Calvin Bainter. Rural Carriers Association meeting set. various real estate transfers. youth robbery incidents. building of a new office. Sunday School excursion. a sheriff candidacy announcement by Milo H. Plough.
Testimony centers on McGregor receiving 800 dollars via Marion Trust and connections to a 2 800 bribe tied to county contracts. Witnesses Cyrus J. Clark and James Q. Barrett claim partial payments to McGregor, while Barrett notes loans to Bangs and a council link. Spafford denies partnership with Huggins in the related venture.
A Lamar couple Mr and Mrs Philip Price seek divorce after twenty years living under a common law arrangement from California. Price deeded wife farm and property with a future home for their underage children while she agreed to settle his debts. The county recorder filed the agreement.
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