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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1908

Page

2

Noted Bible Institute to Open Tomorrow

The Church of the Brethren in Northern Indiana held its annual Sunday school meeting at Fifth and Clinton streets with about 500 attendees. Prominent instructors from nearby towns and beyond participated, and tomorrow the Bible Institute opens for a ten day session drawing many seeking biblical study. Notable speakers included Rev S N McCann and Rev Daniel Snell among others, with Curtis Sollenberger delivering a temperance lecture last evening.

Church of the Brethren Dunkards Indiana Brethren Church Fifth Clinton Streets John Mishler Middlebury Wilmer Cripe Perry Stahtey Enteral Jones Goshen Sunday School Anna Light Kline Laura Appleman Linda Miller Bible Institute S. N. McCann Littlitz India Daniel Snell Sidney Ind J. B. Trout Lenmark Curtis Sollenberger

South Bend Eyes Move in Central Baseball League

The South Bend club in the Central Baseball League faces possible loss of membership with reports the Grand Rapids franchise held by Bert Annis may shift to Newark while South Bend possibly transfers to Grand Rapids. Poor patronage in South Bend is cited by The News.

South Bend Grand Rapids Mich Bert Annis Newark

Naval Cadet Muster Authorized in Indiana

Oran Perry as adjutant general appoints Captain William R Kennedy to muster four Culver military academy cadet companies into naval militia under the general assembly act approved February 22, 1909.

Oran Perry Indiana National Guard William R. Kennedy Infantry Culver Military and Summer Academy General Assembly

Alienation Suit Filed Over Wife Affections Alleged

At South Bend John Ruszowski sues for five thousand dollars claiming his wife’s affections were alienated by her parents George and Walara Paw Tak. In Millersburg a boy, son of Mr and Mrs Adam Rockenbaugh Jr, fractured his right arm while playing and was treated by a physician. the child had previously been poisoned by eating rough on rats and narrowly survived.

South Bend John Ruszowski George and Walara Paw- Tak Millersburg Adam Rockenbaugh, Jr

George Berry Takes Post at Colsins Drugstore

George Berry has accepted a position in Eddie Colsins' drugstore, marking his return to retail employment and signaling a role in daily operations at the local pharmacy.

George Berry Eddie Colsins

Mrs Ralph Wanner Dies at 38 in Elkhart Home

Mrs Ralph Wanner aged 38 died at 9:30 this morning at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs George Wilkinson 400 Jefferson Street Elkhart where she had been since last October suffering from cancer Surviving are her husband her parents and two brothers Thomas and Harry Wilkinson both of Elkhart Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon

Ralph Wanner George Wilkinson Jefferson Street Elkhart Goshen Indianapolis Wandner

Bryan at Winona Delivers "Price of a Soul" Lecture

Hon. W. J. Bryan spoke at Winona Park this afternoon on The Price of a Soul. The Winona company sold about eighty tickets. Bryan arrived in Warsaw from Hamilton Missouri and then proceeded to Iowa for another engagement. His daughter Ruth, aged young, accompanied him and they were hosted by Mr and Mrs William Conrad.

W. J. Bryan Winona Park Winona Company Mrr. Bryan Warsaw Hamilton Iowa Ruth William Conrad

Goshen Woman Declared Insane. Sent to Longcliff

A Goshen commission of Drs. S A Edmands and A J Irwin and Justice Whisler ruled Mrs. Sarah Jane Frantz of 113 Wilden Avenue insane and recommended sending her to Longcliff asylum.

Sarah Jane Frantz Longcliff

Galloway Mrs James Galloway dies at 75

Mrs James Galloway mother of Mrs Court Winters of 708 South Main street died yesterday near Lagrange after illness starting Sunday. She was 75. Survived by husband three daughters Harriet Elna Denver and Mrs Winters Goshen. sons Charles Ashley and William at home. Funeral plans pending word from western daughters.

Galloway James Galloway Court Winters South Main Street Lagrange Harriet ElNa Galloway Denver Winters Goshen Charles Ashley Ind William West

Showman Fights 28-Foot Python in Peru

Gus Lambrigger, a banker showman from Orville Ohio, fought a 28 foot long python in Peru after the reptile escaped its cage. The 400 pound creature began crushing him before seven men freed Lambrigger. He previously lost a python at Logansport that tried to swallow a goat.

Gus Lambrigger Orville Goshen Peru Lambrigger Logansport

Federal Building at Cape Girardeau Construction Cost Revealed

Lorenzo D Rodibaugh forwards The Democrat a Globe Democrat cut showing a Cape Girardeau federal building in progress. Site cost 15000, estimated total 93252, including a second floor for federal court use and a $108000 building in the works.

Federal Cape Girardeau Lorenzo D.rodibaugh The Democrat St. Louis Globe Democrat

Near Miss with Traction Engine on Fifth Street Crossing

A traction engine stalled on the Lake Shore crossing at Fifth Street last evening, forcing an east bound fast train to stop to avoid collision. The engineer was warned not to cross again.

Fifth Street Lake Shore

Slack of Franklin Seeks Beveridge Senate Seat

L Ert Slack of Franklin a former Indiana state senator who came close to the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the state convention last year says he would like to succeed Albert J Beveridge in the U S senate.

L. Ert Slack Franklin Indiana State Senate Albert J. Beveridge U. S. Senate

Mayor Kohier Mourns Aunt Rosa Barman

Word came today that Rosa Barman formerly Rose Gardner, aunt of Mayor Kohier, died in Niles Mid. She was well known in this section and had many relatives in Elkharte county.

Kohier Rosa Barman Rose Gardner Niles Midh Elkharte County

Meetings of the House of David in Indiana towns

Members of the Benton Harbor sect known as the House of David with a brass band conduct street meetings in Indiana towns and plan visits to Goshen and Mount.

House of David Benton Harbor Indiana Goshen

Inspecting Pittsburg Party Reviews Winona Traction Line

A party of Pittsburg people inspected the Winona traction line from War saw to Goshen and Warsaw to Mentone. The outing covered multiple towns and linked the regional rail inspection effort.

Pittsburg Winona Warsaw Goshen

Airlift system to begin at water works project

William Harman of Tiffin completes sinking 12 wells at the water station and by next Monday Laidlaw Dunn Gordon of Cincinnati will install an air lift system. First material shipment arrived today. Expected completion by mid September with water drawn by the new system. Total cost about 19,000 dollars with John Harman wells and related contracts itemized. Deepest well reaches 174 feet and the shallowest 125 feet.

William Harman Tiffin, O Laidlaw- Dunn-Gordon Company Cincinnati William Harmon Wells Laidian-Dunn-Gordon Company Cc. EB. Katz I. H. Miller Foundation

Rohrer Moyer Family Reunion Planned at Island Park

Society news reports the J. J. Rohrer and John Moyer families planning a joint reunion on August 24 at Island Park Elkhart. Officers urge all descendants to attend with well filled baskets for a large county gathering. Effie Osborne hosts Miss Anna Kelly at dinner tonight.

J. J. Rohrer John Moyer Island Park Elkhart Effie Osborne South Sixth Street Anna Kelly

Hartman and Clough Families Welcome Sons

A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Samuel Hartman of Harrison township. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clough of Cleveland. The latter was formerly Miss Eva Minnich of this city.

Samuel Hartman Harrison Township Clough Cleveland Eva Minnich This City

Horse thefts surge in local area. officers urge farmer vigilance

Dozens of horse thefts have been reported to the sheriff's office in recent days in this locality. Officers advise farmers to take special care with their horses to prevent further losses.

Skyscraper for Logansport Aims to Top Indiana Heights

Plans reveal Logansport pursuing a ten story skyscraper touted as the highest building in Indiana outside Indianapolis. The proposed citified project signals a bold urban upgrade for the city.

Logansport Indiana Indianapolis

Pierce Specialty Moves to Pittsburg This October

The Eurkhart concern Pierce Specialty will relocate from its current city to Pittsburg in October. The decision affects local employment and regional operations as the company shifts its base to a new site in Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Pierce Specialty Company Eurkhart

Typhoid Fear Looms Over Elkhart Water Supply

Typhoid concerns rise in Elkhart amid reports of typhoid fever cases linked to the city water system. Officials warn residents to seek medical help if symptoms appear while investigations continue into the water supply and possible contamination.

Elkhart Ig Responsible

Fort Wayne Poised to Join Great Western Racing Circuit

Fort Wayne appears set to enter the Great Western Racing Circuit, likely succeeding Springfield, Illinois, as a member of the regional series. The move positions Fort Wayne for upcoming races and regional standings in the circuit.

Fort Wayne Springfield Great Western Racing

Will of Horace Shupert Offered for Probate in Goshen

Horace Shupert, a farmer who resided near Hikhart and died in a threshing machine accident on Carmien farm in Jefferson township July 24, his will dated April 2, 1897 was filed in circuit court for probate in Goshen. Widow Hattie Shupert named executrix with personal property to her and children Roy and Melvin. real estate to her then to be divided equally among children.

Goshen Horace’ ‘Shupert Elizabeth Ginter Hattie Shupert Roy Melvin Minnig E. Garbrick Pikhart Whisleris Court John Bowen Elliott

Big Decrease in Railway Property Valuation in Elkhart County

State Board of Tax Commissioners reports a net drop of over 85000 in railway property assessments for Elkhart County compared with last year. Despite $13000 higher personal property for express and telegraph firms, Blixhart County board adds $11000, yielding a total decrease of 61000 in corporations’ assessments due to weak railway earnings last year.

State Board Board of State Tax Commissioners Elkhart County Express and Telephone and Telegraph Blixhart County

Dead Man’s Clothes Spark Fight In Elkhart

Francis Hozah of Elkhart was fined five dollars and costs on an assault and battery charge. The complainant was Francis Bagi. Alex Sysovics, a Hungarian who died from injuries when a locomotive washout plug blew out, had been boarding at the Bagi home. His clothes stayed there, and Mrs. Bagi refused to dress the body. Hozah and his wife retrieved the trunk and clothing to prepare the burial, prompting Bagi to call them robbers. Bagi then attacked Hozak, leading to two complaints for assault and attempted provocation.

Francis Hozah Elkhart Francis’ Bagi Alex. Sysovics Bagi

Forger Dixon Flees Elkhart With Cash and Goods

Jacob Dixon a former Lake Shore signal service employee in Elkhart forged the signature of A M Shellenbarger on a $25 check at First State Bank. He obtained money and, with a bicycle and clothing, left Elkhart for parts unknown. Dixon had been an assistant to Shellenbarger.

Jacob Dixon Lake Shore Signal’ Service Elkhart A. M. Shellenmbarger First State Bank Dixon Shellenbarger

Speed Kelly Returns to Play for Washington vs St Louis

Washington shortstop Speed Kelly, sidelined by a sudden slump, appeared on the diamond against St Louis. He entered as a late substitute but did not receive any at bats or fielding chances during the game.

Kelly Washington St.Louis

Fort Wayne Engraving Eyes Indiana Newspaper Clients

The Fort Wayne Engraving Company seeks business and lists many Indiana newspapers among its patrons for cuts. John W. Parfitt, formerly of Goshen, is connected with the effort and is reaching out.

Fort Wayne Engraving Company John W. Parfitt Goshen Indiana

Third Passenger Slain On Wabash Street Car Line

David Cobb, 93, was killed by a city street car on the Wabash line. He becomes the third person to meet such a fate, following Mrs. Newcomb and Mrs. John Unger who were killed on the same line.

David Cobb Wabash Newcomb John Unger

Big I O O F Gathering Reported in South Bend Area

An I O O F event will be held with representation from South Bend, Goshen, Hikhart, Dowag Jac, Misha Waka, Buchanan and other places. It is scheduled for Saturday in the South Bend region.

Bend Goshen Hikhart

Kauffman Family Reunion Held at Rogers Park

The Kauffman family held their annual reunion at Rogers Park this afternoon with large attendance.

Kauffman Rogers

Costs littley S goes fara Bull-Dur Ham cigar

Fragmentary OCR notes reference costs and a cigar brand Bull-Dur Ham with cents. No clear event or names to anchor a full card.

Bull-Durham

Thaw Returned to Matteawan Over Treatment Dispute

In White Plains on August 12 Special Judge Mills ruled Harry Thaw insane and ordered his return to Matteawan asylum. The court said Thaw should be treated as an insane patient, not punished for Stanford White's murder. Thaw's lawyers plan a new trial and appeal with a jury trial requested.

White Plains N. Y Mills Harry Thaw Matteawan Asylum Thaw Stanford White

First Elkhart county game law fine for preserve violation

Charles Wyland and Bert Gibson of Elkhart Lake Shore were fined 25 dollars each with 55 dollars costs after being found carrying gums on a 6000 acre government preserve south of Elkhart. Gibson’s sentence was suspended. Ernest G Hammond helped establish the preserve stocked with 24 pairs of Hungarian pheasants from the federal government.

Elkhart Charles Wyland Bert Gibson Elkhart Lake Shore Ernest G. Hammond Brumbaugh

Mayor Earl Says Suit Over Death Not Yet Filed

Mayor Earl of Niles Michigan dismisses reports that he will sue Lake Shore for 360000 over his son's Mishawaka death. Lake Shore officials continue an inquiry and a fragment will be placed at the Logan street crossing where the fatality occurred. Moses Harris, who rode with Earl, is improving and his complete recovery is assured.

Earl Niles, Mich Lake Shore Mishawaka Logan Street Crossing Moses Harris

Hughes to Give Annual Address at Pennsylvania Society Picnic

Forest E. Hughes, president of the Pennsylvania Society, will deliver the 29th annual picnic address at Island Park in Elkhart. The outing, held Saturday August 21, gathers members and guests for the island park event.

Judge Hughes Pennsylvania Society Island Park Elkhart Forest E. Hughes Park

Band Engaged for Goshen Park Concert Sunday

The W. O. W. band of 20 pieces will play at Blosser's park next Sunday afternoon and evening. The new organization distinguished itself at Michigan City last Sunday and now offers Goshen people a chance to hear them.

W. O Blosser’s Park Michigan City Goshen

No Prospect of Station in South Bend Editorial

The South Bend News editorially states a new Lake Shore station for South Bend is a distant day, and that track elevation is not soon forthcoming.

South Bend Lake Shore

Couple Divorced Suit Filed in St Joseph Circuit Court

Mary anna Najdek and her spouse married in Germany two people named Wawraniec and Najdek have lived together for 38 years. A divorce suit is now pending in the St Joseph circuit court.

Germany Wawraniec Najdek Maryanna

Trewin Opera at Irwin House Opens With Monterey Singers

The Irwin Opera House hosts a Monterey performance tonight featuring Trewin Opera with a program titled If I Had a Thousand Lives to Give. Mexican selections will be included and audiences are invited to attend.

Trewin Opera Monterey Irwin

Fifth Annual Stutsman Family Reunion Attended

About 135 persons attended the fifth annual Stutsman family reunion held today in Elkhart with many coming from Goshen and nearby areas to share memories and visit.

Goshen

Hoosiers Draw Homesteads on Coeur D Alene Reservation

Indiana residents listed as recipients of homesteads on the Coeur D Alene Indian Reservation. Names include Lew H Thorn Rising Sun J Mann New Harmony M Wingate Albany Hoke Frankfort Beatrice Fitch Huntertown H Perry Indianapolis BE W Kelly Logansport M W Myers Fort Wayne Jesse Oliver Greenfield Charles Manker Mooresville Charles F Gordon Marshfield Clifford Hoover Spiceland D A Jones Belleview G W McConnell Angola L M Scif fers Salem Carl Gerner Waterloo John T Van Zant Max Hishman Indianapolis William Roller Peru George Bailey Wanatah David Jump Noblesville W E Williams Hartford.

Coeur D’alene Indian Reservation Ft Wayne Jesse Oliver Greenfield Charles Manker Mooresville Charles F. Gordon Marshfield Clifford Hoover Spiceland D. A. Jones Belleview G. W. McConnell Angola L. M.’ Sciffers Salem Carl Gerner Waterloo John T. van Zant Max Hishman Indianapolis William Roller Peru George Bailey Wanatah David Jump Noblesville W. E. Williams Hartford City

Body of River Drowning Victim ID Pending at Michigan

An unidentified man who drowned in the St. Joseph river at Niles on Sunday was not James Cunningham of Elkhart, as earlier believed. Cunningham was found alive working in an East Elkhart blacksmith shop and the dead man will be autopsied at the University of Michigan for student study.

St. Joseph Niles James Cunningham Elkhart Cunningham East Elkhart University of Michigan

Gardner Family Reunion Opens First Annual Gathering

The Gard ner family held its first annual reunion at Rogers Band Park with 115 attendees. Descendants of Joseph Gardner, who arrived in 1832, gathered to renew ties and elect officers including President Mrs KE Gardner Secretary Clarence Gardner and Treasurer Mina Deutch. The group plans to meet each year on the second Wednesday in August and noted participation from relatives in Niles Michigan and South Bend Indiana.

Gardner Rogers’ Band Park Joseph Gardner Buffalo New York Berrien County Mich B. F. Gardner KE. H. Gardner Clarence Gardner Mina ‘Deutch Niles Mick South Bend Ind

Contractor Sues Knights of Pythias for 27000 Verdict

John Pierce, a New York contractor for the Grand Lodge building in Indianapolis, sues the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Indiana in federal court for 27000. He asserts $336072 paid for work and materials, leaving 31477.71 due, plus 5000 interest, with payment delayed. Merrill E. Wilson, ex of Goshen and a Grand Lodge building commission member, says balance held up because Pierce failed to finish on time.

Federal Court ‘of Indianapolis Granad Lodge Knights of Pythias Indiana John Pierce New York Grand Lodge Merrill E. Wilson Goshen Building Commission The Pierce

Illinois special committee hears Engledrum Birdsell on land grab claims

Testifiers J. J. Engledrum and Horace V. Birdsell from South Bend appeared before the Illinois assembly special committee in Chicago. They discussed land grab complaints along the river and lake fronts, with Capt. Streeter's district claim and South Bend holdings entering the proceedings.

Chicago J. J. Engledrum Horace V. Birdsell South Bend Ilinois Assembly Capt. Streeter Lake Michigan

English Manager Horace G. Judge Taken for South Bend Roles

Horace G. Judge, an Englishman and former manager of the Fritzi Scheff company, has been named manager of the Auditorium and Oliver opera houses in South Bend, succeeding Be. B. Welsh who is expected to move to the Gennett theatre in Richmond, Indiana.

Horace G. Judge Fritzi Scheff Company Oliver Opera South Bend BE. J. ‘Welsh Gennett Theatre Richmond Ind

South Bend Property Plans Modern Station Office

The C and N I company plans to erect a modern station and office building on land bounded by Jefferson and Vistula avenues and the adjacent streets in South Bend. The location is described as a triangle formed by ground bounded by these streets.

Bend The C-8 B. & N. I. Company Jefferson Lans Vistula South Bend

Kelly Made Bank: Examiner Top Representative

Charles Kelly, a former joint representative from St, is highlighted in the article as a top figure associated with the Made Bank Examiner. The readable text centers on his role and stature within the organization.

Aged Man Robbed on Elkhart Bus Ride

Ira G. Van Tilburg a 72 year old Elkhart resident was robbed of 68 dollars as he boarded an interurban car to Goshen. A pair of pickpockets exploited the station crowd and vanished with his pocketbook. Police were notified.

Ira G. van Tilburg Elkhart Goshen van Tilburg

Rock Run Ditch Height Question Raised by Citizen

Li W. Vail asks editors to publish a corrected statement about Rock Run ditch measurements. He cites a survey by the late Henry Cook filed in the county surveyor's office, noting the fall from the Fifth Street foot bridge to the Elkhart river is 15 percent, made before the city water works dam.

Rock Run Fifth, Street Elkhart Henry Cook County Surveyor’s Office City Li W. Vail

Franklin H Nicolai Applies for Banking Institute Membership

Frank H Nicolai cashier of City National Bank of Auburn filed an application with the Fort Wayne Institute of Banking for membership. His application, endorsed by the bank cashier, would have been considered at the next organization gathering following his arrest.

Frank H. Nicolai City National Bank of Auburn Fort Wayne Institute of Banking

Six Insane In Jail At St Joseph County Jail

Six insane patients remain in the St Joseph county jail awaiting transfer to Longcliff. They are Theodore Collier Charles Johnson Dr H T Grime Max Schmele Frank Klingberg and George Johnson. Mel Lainsdowne with insane tendencies caused a disturbance and was placed in a straight jacket. He has caused much trouble.

St. Joseph County Longcliff Theodore Collier Charles Johnson H. T. Grime Max Schmele Frank Klingberg George Johnson Mel Lainsdowne

Bond set over incident involving Laporte youth arrest

Joseph Schultz aged 29 son of Fred Schultz of Laporte county is held on a $2,000 bond and unable to furnish bail after a troubling report by 15 year old Anna Manlove. The girl, who had been missing for two days, escaped from him and was found by authorities ten hours later. The case prompted a shock across Laporte county.

Joseph Schultz Fred Schultz Laporte County Haif Laporte Anna Manlove al‘ Laporte

Boileau Returns to Red Oak After Iowa Stay

Ralph N. Boileau long credited with work for the Automatic Roller Bearing company and former operator for motion pictures at Rogers' Band Park departed this morning for his Red Oak Iowa home where he will remain indefinitely.

Iowa Ralph N. Boileau Automatic Roller Bearing Company Rogers’ Band Park Red Oak

Youth Falls Ten Feet In Barn Mow

Five year old C Carlisle son of Dr and Mrs Wag er of Wakarusa fell ten feet in his father’s barn mow while playing in the mow yesterday. He struck the floor hard enough to bruise him but is not reported seriously hurt.

C Carlisle Wager Wakarusa

Marriage of David Waldo and Ella May Sones at Warsaw

In Wawasee vicinity the wedding of David T. Waldo proprietor of the Waiwasee Lake View hotel and Ella May Sones, both of Wawasee, was held in Warsaw on Tuesday with Rev. L. Semans officiating.

Wawasee David T. Waldo Ake Waiwasee Ella May Sones Warsaw L. Semans

Vacate Notice Drives Shore Manufacturers’ Groundwork

The Elkhart Review reports manufacturers are making ground-level moves to vacate a site described as the shore manufacturing area. The article notes actions underway to address the vacant ground and related track system concerns.

Ake Shore Hds Walca Elkhart, Revi

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