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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
Engineer Frank Fields Stops Locomotive in Wreck Attempt
Officials and detectives investigate an attempt to wreck Lake Shore trains three miles east of LaPorte. The west bound mail train from Hikhart hit fish plates and piling, forcing engineer Frank Shields to halt and report the obstruction. A further east bound track was also blocked and a freight train passed through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
LaPorte
Hikhart
Frank Shields
Bikhart
Big Democratic Meeting Set for Bristol on Saturday
A large Democratic gathering planned in Bristol for Saturday September 6 with participation from Democrats of Washington Jefferson York Middlebury Osolo and Cleveland townships. Attending group includes The Bryan Kern and Marshall club of Elkhart and Henry A Barnhart Democratic congressional nominee of the district will speak in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Washington, Jefferson
York
Middlebury
Osolo
Cleveland
Bryan, Kern and Marshall Club
Elkhart
Henry A. Barnhart
Rochester
Justice Whisler's Court Cleans Neighbors' Complaints
Investigating officers found neighbor complaints against Levi Beck unfounded. Beck faces domestic troubles as his wife’s mental faculties are described as not strong. New cases include Geo McLaughlin suit against Franklin Grant and Frank Misner for $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Whisler
Levi Beck
Girl Returned Home After Runaway Incident
Twelve year old Hazel Simons was located in Kendallville after fleeing Elkhart. Her mother Mrs Anna Simons persuaded the girl to return, who threatened suicide if forced back. Albert W Henry of Clinton township plans to relocate to Texas after buying 160 acres in Hale county. Rosa Dell leads a petition to raise about 800 for Millersburg High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Hazel Simons
Elkhart
Joe Berhalter
Anna Simons
Texas
Albert W. Henry
Clinton Township
Lone Star State
Hale County
Millersburg
Rosa Dell
September court convenes as Labor Day notes disrupt schedule
The September term of the county commissioners court will convene Tuesday September 8 with the regular meeting on Monday September 7 due to Labor Day. Autobiographical notes mention Ernest Michael son of Carlos Michael injuring his right arm in a bumblebee attack southwest of the city yesterday. The fall term for public schools begins September 7, starting two weeks from now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners’ Court
the Court
Ernest Michael
Carlos ‘Michael
Goabenatarta
South Bend
Northern Indiana Railway Company
LaPorte
Goshen
Personal crisis reports strike South Bend with three suicide attempts
In South Bend on August 20 a wave of personal crisis reports led to three attempts within 24 hours. Charles F. Erler, , died after taking laudanum to support his eight dependents. Charles Holstein, 29, shot himself with a two calibre revolver, no motive given. Miss May Nash, 28, survived a carbolic acid attempt after physicians were summoned in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Charles F. Erler
Charles Holstein
Snown
Miss May Nash
Slump in Kosciusko Democrats favor Barnhart bid
Kosciusko County Democrats celebrate a likely victory on the county ticket and expect Henry A. Barnhart to win the congress race. GOP disaffection since Plymouth convention grows, with Moorman supporters defecting to Barnhart as several hundred Republicans may back him over Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Henry A. Barnhart
Congress
Miller
Kosciusko
Plymouth
Moorman
Eazeis
Barnhart
Miss Helen McClure to Wed Edward Kurtz on Sept 4
Miss Mildred Hoover and Miss May Swart hosted a afternoon at Hoover home for Miss Helen McClure, who will marry Edward Kurtz on Sept 4. Out of town guests included Miss Elizabeth Strayer Kokomo Miss Clare Darnton Adrian and Grace Makemson Warsaw. Invitations issued for the September wedding and Miss Evelyn Hawks hosted a small gathering at 214 South Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hoover
May Swart
Helen McClure
Edward Kurtz
Elizabeth Strayer
Kokomo
Clare Darnton
Adrian
Grace Makemson
Warsaw
Oen
Evelyn Hawks
South Sixt Street
Attorneys to sue Wabash over Ashley property promises
Within a very short time Attorneys Thomas Wickwire of Ashley and Elmer Leonard of Fort Wayne will file numerous damage suits against the Wabash railroad for Ashley property owners. They allege breach of contract in inducing buyers to construct homes in Ashley with the promise of railroad shops and Ashley as a division point. A similar suit was filed months ago but never heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wickwire
Ashley
Elmer Leonard
Fort Wayne
Wabash Railroad
Ashley Property
Death of Former Clinton Township Resident
George Wehrley a former Clinton township boy died in Antonito Colorado August 13 at age 24 He was a pharmacist by trade and left a wife one child his mother four brothers and two sisters He was born in Germany and came to this country with his parents at seven months old The retiring were returned to Millerburg for burial and the funeral was held Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George, Wehrley
Clinton Township
Antonito
Col
Germany
Milleraburg
Local Ailments Reported Amid Household Illnesses
Sick list notes Hega ta ill at home due to ivy poisoning and threats. Mrs. Frank W. Cline reported ill at her North Fifth street residence. Mrs. Willam Rheets of East Goshen has typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hega
Krutz Jis
Eryalpolas
Frank W. Cline
North Fifth Street
Willam
East Goshen
Bartram Divorce Filed in Wells Circuit Court
Beatrice Bartram sues Williand Bartram for divorce in Wells circuit court. Bartram, a former Goshen man, is represented by Eikhart. Beatrice currently resides in Bluffton and the parties are well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lund
Beatrice Bartram
Williand Bartram
Wells
Bartram le
Goshen
Eikhart
Bluffton
Class of Bow The Annual Initiation
An odd OCR fragment references the Bow class and an annual initiation event. Further readable details are unavailable, but the item suggests a school initiation ceremony or club entry activity involving the class of Bow.
Big Four Strike Strands Wabash Rail Service and Firemen
During the Big Four boiler makers strike at Wabash engines run down due to non union labor. A Sunday Michigan City excursion had to stop repeatedly so firemen could reclaim steam as boiler tubes fail. Postings say repairs at shops are needed to avoid constant stops. Strike settlement remains unseen but workers have shown restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Michigan City
Proclamation Declares Labor Day a State Holiday
Governor Hanly issues a proclamation setting aside Monday September seventh as Labor Day statewide. The document calls labor the source of wealth and urges public offices to close and private business to suspend where possible in a moment of appreciation and commemoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Lfe
Choir Boys Home Again at Lake Wawasee Camp
The St James choir boys returned from a week at Lake Wawasee where about 30 boys enjoyed outdoor life. Mrs Garman and Mrs Gephart led commissary duties. meals were praised. A watermelon seed guessing contest yielded 297 as the winning guess by Eugene Stutz. Track prize winners included Harry Coats and Hubert Knight among others. Souvenir cards will fund next year’s camp. Roosevelt not to stump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Lake Wawasee
Garman
Gephart
H. Whitmer
G. F. Alerman
McGarvey
Ludlow
Homer Johnson
Eugene Stutz
Donald Whitehead
Hubert Knight
M. V. Starr
Idle political gossip stirs Indiana temperance debate
In Salem and Indianapolis interviews, Governor hopeful Marshall disputes rumors of a shift to county local option. He reaffirms Democratic temperance support, vows to enforce laws, and urges its broad adoption. In Bourbon, John Bright earns hero status after rescuing a crowd from a charging bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Salem
Indianapolis
Indianapollis Sun
Indiana
John Bright
Bourbon
Bright
Fire damages roof at Baer home on North Side
Fire crews were called to 217 Mercer Avenue for a roof blaze at carpenter John D H Baer’s residence. Box 62 failed. a central station message followed. No water was needed and officials suspect a defective fire caused the incident. Distributing Money: court receiver Ew in Grout of War saw will auction Leah Mfg Co real estate in Warrrav and Memphis Tenn.. $10,000 already distributed with another $10,000 to follow within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. H. Baer
Mercer Avenue
North Side
Ninth Street
Central Station
Eewin Grout
Warsaw
Leah Mfg. Co
Warraw
Memphis
Tenza
Atéok
Indiana race odds tilt toward Marshall in Democratic favor
In Indiana the betting market favors Marshall as Democrats rally behind him and independents may back the ticket. Republicans show reluctance to post odds, with even money the only solid bet for Bryan supporters. The dynamic suggests a Democratic tilt despite Republican claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republicarié
Aek
Indiana
Bilion
Hanly
Pblicans
H Hanly
Sat
Marshall
Bryan
County funds dispute follows Eff Sharp recall
The Warsaw Union notes county commissioners may ask Eff Sharp, ex-auditor, to return to Kosciusko County funds missing from records. Marion County auditor traced the unaccounted amount. In other notes, saw wrestling matches drew about thirty sportsmen as witnesses in a Harrigan Street house duel between Warsaw and Mishawaka and Elkhart contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Warsaw Union
Eff Sharp
Kosciusko County
Marion County
Harrigan-Street
Wikhart
Warsaw
Mishawakaa
Elkhart
Disowned Auto Disrupts Street Scene In Nappanee
The Nappanee Advance reports on a disowned automobile left in front of the Gang residence that triggered a removal to the rear of the owner's home after a chaotic scene. Replevin papers valued at $100 and $400 were served as part of the legal action set for an October trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Bome
OM ‘Weyburn
Democratic Campaign to Open in Elkhart County
Elkhart County Democratic central committee chair Robert B. Proctor travels to Muskoka lakes Ontario for hay fever relief and plans a September start to the county campaign. Speakers will be brought in through September and October with possible visits by John W. Kern and Thomas R. Marshall. Notables may visit Indiana towns including Elkhart Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Robert B. Proctor
Elkhart
Democratic Central Committee
Muskoka Lakes
Ontario
Proctor
John W. Kern
Goshen
Thomas R. Marshall
Marshall
Indiana
Gov
Haskell
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Johnson
Minnesota
Folk
Missouri
Congressman Ames
Kentucky
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Ane
Ching
Ta Ba
Tran
Frank Fields
BIG Democratic Meeting
Circuit Court News
Labor Day
Roosevelt
Rudolph Forster
Cand
Bamet Kealer
Bikhert
Prairie
Indianapolis Sun Porter
Politi
Ciarts
ORS Democrats
Moyer
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Wisconsin
J. B. Moyer
David
Benjamin Moyer
Wakaruga
Samuel Moyer
Niagara
Lake
Winona Normal School
Jefferson
South Bend Auditorium
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