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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1903

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Certian Hess Is Insane Outcome For Mental Health Case

Doctor affidavits affirm Hess is demented and likely headed to the insane asylum. Philip Hess and Whitley county officials plan to transport him to Columbia City jurisdiction after Friday, with bonds withdrawn and custody ensured until adjudication or trial. Col..

Philip Hess Fred Hess Whitley County Becknell Hospital B. E. Gates Columbia City Big Four Hees Gallagher Becknell Walker-Lewie Company Elkhart County Hess Whitley Circuit Fort Wayne Hessie Philip Hees Hayes Linvill Daisy Linville Linvill Hie Son

M C Shows Fight at Niles Line Crossing

The Michigan Central Railway blocks the Niles electric line crossing near Notre Dame to St. Marys, forcing passenger transfers. A box car is placed on the crossing by an M C employee while electric line crews move aside and return, signaling a brewing conflict as the Niles line has had strong business.

Indians Company Niles South Benn, Inc Michigan Central Railway Company Indiana Railway Atd Michigan Central Notre Dame St. Mary’s M. C M.C South Bend

Lydia A Richards Mourned at Waterford Funeral Planned

Lydia A Richards age 67 wife of lease Richards of Waterford died at home after a year long cancer battle. Survived by husband two brothers and four sisters. Funeral next Thursday at 2 pm from residence with Rev. John M. Miller officiating and burial in Violet cemetery. Member of Christian church for 50 years since age 17. apricot pl es mentioned in ad.

Waterford Henry Bowser Goshen Carry Dalrymple Elkhart Henry Hippenson Huntington County Phillip Conkle Santa Anna Cal John M. Miller Christian Church of Wa‘earusa Violett Richarde The Christian Church

Major Downing in Jail After March Home Invasion

Sheriff Manning brought Major Downing from Kalamazoo to Goshen jail. Downing, a known house breaker who invaded the Thomas Heefner home last March, was shot by Officer Banta while escaping. He conceded Banta is a good shot and offered no resistance to requisition.

Thomas-Heefner Manning Kalamazoo Major Downing Thomas- Heefner Banta Downing Michigan Grand Trunk Railway Bell Telephone Company Thomas Heerner Marshal Vesey Wasj

Bungay Wins Phonograph Raffle In Ligonier Event

George Bungay traveled to Ligonier weeks ago to watch horse racing at Springer of Millersburg and Smith of Ligonier. He bought a raffle ticket for a phonograph and received a letter this morning announcing his ticket 27 won the machine. Frank Bungay collected the prize this afternoon.

George Bungay Ligonier Springer Milleraburg Smith Bungay Frank Bungay George Rood Orland

New Railway Opens Niles Line From South Bend

The Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan railway began active service on its Niles line from South Bend at 6 o clock yesterday morning. The new line is in first rate condition and provides nearly regular service. All cars to Nuesco have been well patronized with passengers often standing on the rail during the day.

Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Railway Company Niles South Bend Nuesco

Her Purpose. Grand Rapids Girl Tries Suicide In South Bend

Gertie Alger of Grand Rapids sought ten cents worth of carbolic acid at Coonleys drug store in South Bend. The clerk questioned her and she admitted she was tired of life and intended to kill herself. She was taken to the county jail awaiting further action. Efforts will locate her friends in Grand Rapids.

Gertie Alger Grand Rapids South Bend Coonley Grand Rapsis

Yacht Indiana Damaged in Culver Accident

A yacht named Indiana collided with an obstacle at Culver and was driven by a gust of wind onto a diving board at Kitchen's pier. The impact wrecked her sails and caused damage to the rigging.

Indiana Culver Kitchen’s Pier

Fund for a City Park Wants Amusement Place

Goshen plans to use net proceeds from the Farmers and Merchants Fall Festival in September to finance a city park. Proceeds, including show revenue and privilege fees, aim to fund about 2,500 dollars for land around the dam for summer amusements and to keep residents at home. The plan anticipates a park with band concerts, baseball, and refreshment stands, possibly forming a park association.

Goshen Parfitt James McMahon Farmers’ and Merchants Jefferson North Clinton Third Fifth Troyer Kncex, Kronk and Widner

Robbery Reported in Elkhart City Streets

Dal Alderman, son of Frank Alderman of Boulder Cole, said two men robbed him near Washington and Second streets at about 10 pm, taking $12, two five dollar bills, two ones, and a plain gold band. An attempted ring removal failed. Police search for suspects amid a spate of hold ups in Elkhart.

Dal Alderman Frank Alderman Boulder Cole Jane Finney Elkhart Washington Second Streets Alderman

Fostoria Couple Daniel Henty and Anna Raffene berger To Wed in Goshen

Mr. Daniel Henty of Fostoria and Miss Anna Raffene berger of east of the city left for Goshen this morning where it is expected they will marry this evening. Friends grew suspicious and were told the couple planned to keep the matter secret. They will reside in Fostoria after the wedding.

Daniel Henty Fostoria Goshen Anna Raffeneberger Ohio

Goshen capitalists may form timber stock company in Cairo trip

Mesars David Rodibaugh James O Smith Elhannan Hess and William Young left for Cairo Arkansas to inspect a large timber tract If the timber quality is good a stock company will be formed by Goshen capitalists and thousands of acres bought with several saw mills erected

David Rodibaugh James O. Smith Elhannan Hess William Young Cairo Arkansas Goshen

Meears Salinger Bros Seek Large Alexandria Stock Purchase

Salinger Bros of the Economy negotiate to buy a large clothing and footwear stock from a firm in Alexandria. Firm members and many employees traveled to Alexandria to invoice the stock today. A harvest meeting is planned at Rodibaugh cemetery at 1030. All persons involved are listed in the above value held taco.

Meears Salinger Bros Alexandria Rodibaugh Cemetery

Letter From Dr. Harding Reflects on Goshen Friends

Former Goshen resident Dr. P. D. Harpine writes from Berne recalling old neighbors and the loss of many friends. He laments time, praises local figures, and notes he and his wife remain well in a new city while keeping Goshen in memory.

Berne Goshen Billy Beane Mitchell Heefner Hestwole Bowser Rogera P. D. Harpine

Man Nearly Takes Chlorine Poison at Elwood Saloon

George Blanchard of New Paris attempted suicide by swallowing about two ounces of chloroform at the Elwood Steinmetz saloon last evening. Found unconscious in the rear at 9 pm, Drs Walters and Matthews revived him after two hours. A 27 year old married father of several children, he is expected to recover.

George Blanchard New Paris Elwood Steinmetz Blanchard Walters Matthews Edward Blanchard Willie Blanchard

Wagon Crash At Lincoln Avenue Crossing

A wagon driven by a woman and pulled by a team became frightened near the Lincoln avenue railway crossing at noon. The horses turned onto the track toward the freight house and were halted near Cottage avenue. There were two women and three children aboard. one woman was thrown but not seriously hurt. Names were not learned.

Lincoln Avenue Railway Cottage Avenue

City Council Plans Lake Shore Walks and Paving Plan

The council discusses building a ground board walk on the Lake Shore near water front and paving and sewer assessments. Other items include bridge changes on Plymouth avenue and North Main street, a third street sewer project, and a festival permit request with free utilities.

City Lake Shore Scott Third Street Widner Plymouth Avenue Elkhart River Troyer Rock Run North Main Street Walker- Lewis The Indiana Railway Company Lincoln Avenue Washington Street Garfield Avenue Douglas Street Douglas Monroe Streets Moston Washington Streets Eighth Street Sewerage and Drainage Committee White Elkhart Goshen Miller South End Eroseingain

South Bend Reserves Rally In LaPorte Victory

The South Bend Reserves defeated the Indianapolis Grays 8 to 3 at LaPorte in a star performance. The article notes the South Bend Central League team passing through for Marion games this week and a later series with Grand Rapids and Kick Coming.

South Bend Marion Grand Rapids Harry Chester Corbett Indianapolis Greys Indianapolis Grays LaPorte

Hoosier Club Hosts Stag Party Before Knight Batchelor Wedding

Society notes say the Hoosier Club will host a stag party tonight for Mr. Frank Knight who will wed Miss Flora Batchelor tomorrow evening in the city. An ice cream social for Wells Memorial Lutheran Church is planned at Mrs. Kaufman home 701 South Ninth street Wednesday evening. About fifteen young people plan a dam picnic tonight with the young ladies serving refreshments.

Hoosier Club Frank Knight Flora Batchelor Wells Memorial Lutheran Church Kaufman South Ninth Street

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