Westinghouse Plans Extension of St Joseph Valley Line
Westinghouse Company furnishes plans for extending the St Joseph Valley Line. The move aims to broaden service and improve freight and passenger connections in the region.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
6
Bucklen Moves to Extend St. Joseph Valley Line
Bucklen seeks renewal of the St. Joseph Valley Line franchise for a western extension from Middlebury to Elkhart. He asks Bristol to pay for the Middlebury to Bristol right of way and Elkhart to cover Bristol to Elkhart. With the franchise expiring September 19, Bucklen pushes plans and specifications from Westinghouse to win city council support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Valley
Bucklen
Middlebury
Elkhart
Bristol
Westinghouse Electric Co
New York
Arraignment Planned for Charles Childs in City Court
Pittsburg man Charles Childs, arrested after offers of high denomination stamps at a discount, will be arraigned in Mayor Kohler's court tomorrow evening on a peddling without a license charge. Officers seek clues to his identity and operations. Sheriff and marshal oppose release pending further facts. Postoffice Inspector Burr has failed to trace Childs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Childs
Kohler
Pittsburg
Childs
Postoffice
Burr
Picture Sharks in Elkhart Portrait Scheme Noted
In Elkhart a recurring scam uses portraits of sharks to lure victims. A photo is taken for enlargement, then a notice demands $1.95 for a new enlarged picture and $9 for a large frame to reclaim the image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Campaigning Trip by Thirteenth District Nomin ees
Hon Charles W Miller republican nominee for congress Aaron Spencer Zook nominee for representative and Daniel J Troyer newninge for state senator traveled to Milbury this morning in Ed Neidig s automobile to start their county campaign. Court had no jurisdiction in the case against C A Smith Elkhart saloon keeper charged with violating the Aquor law and will be tried in a higher court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Miller
Aaron Spencer Zook
Sentative
Daniel J. Troyer
Milbury
Ed Neidig
C. A. Smith
Elkhart
Justice Court
Ase
Cost of Transcript in Hoovers Case Cited at Fifty Dollars
The expense for preparing the transcript in the Amos J. Hoovers case runs near $50 with a dispute over payment. No appeal has yet been perfected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos J. Hoovers
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Returns to Indiana Action
The Hagenbeck Wallace circus comes into Indiana as Goshen will not see any more circuses this season after Ringling and Gentry Bros shows already visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Watsons Address Upcoming Talk at Lakeview Park Milford
James E Watson is set to speak tomorrow at Lakeview Park in Milford township La France and Shipshewana Bande will perform nearby. The event combines a speaking engagement with a musical act in the same venue.
Divorce suit cites abandonment and alimony claim
Riva Shepier of Warsaw sues her husband for divorce over abandonment. She seeks alimony as part of the relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riva Shepier
Warsaw
Emr Glimony
Has Bumper Corn Crop Brought Prosperity
The brief note records a bumper corn crop benefiting local farmers including Allee, Loney, and Tine as the season yields strong returns for the community.
Prohibition Convention Nominates Local Slate
In South Bend at Spring Trick Park the prohibition convention named Thomas G. Barns for short term congress and Rev. Bli New man of Rochester for long term. St Joseph County body chose George R. Turner and Rev. W. T. Loring as representatives, with Chas. F. Holler named for prosecutor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Springtrick Park
Thomas G. Barns
Congress
Hev. Bli Newman
Rochester
St. Joseph County
George R. Turner
Rev
W. T. Loring
River Park
Chas. F. Holler
Drys Win In Auburn Senate Convention Fight
In Auburn on August 21 special report says the drys carried the republican joint senatorial convention defeating the wets. The wets named only 25 of 250 delegates in a bitter contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Lichtenstein suit seeks 136.82 in theft case
Miller Drake Hubbell files attachment against Isaac and Morris Schumann in Justice Whisler's court. Plaintiffs claim they sold clothing and shipped to Saginaw Michigan but were unpaid. Defendants, from St Johns Michigan, opened a clothing safe at the Jefferson theatre block but a settlement was reached today.
Stockton Potter Nuptials In Newark N J
Society notes report the marriage of J Chestnut Stockton formerly of Goshen to Miss Jessie Potter in Newark New Jersey. Stockton lived here when his brother the Rev E Boudinot Stockton served as rector of St James Episcopal Church several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Chestnut Stockton
Goshen
Jessie Potter
Newark, N. J
Stockton
E. Boudinot Stockton
St. James Episcopal Church
Local Health Updates From Parkside and Surrounding Areas
The infant son of Prof and Mrs J D Brunk of Parkside is improving after bowel trouble. Miss Emma Cripe of New Paris recovers from typhoid fever and will soon sit up. Chauncey Frantz injured in a street car crash is improving. John Gwilt Jr who had surgery in a Detroit hospital last Tuesday is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Brunk
Parkside
Emma Cripe
New Paria
Chauncey Frantz
John Gwilt, Jr
Detroit
Joe Cannon's double prompts protest letter from Conneaut Lake
Sam Jackson of Conneaut Lake Pa sends a protest letter claiming a striking likeness to Speaker Joe Cannon. He encloses his protest and asks to be remembered to James Arthur and Frank Hubbell while sending word to Joe Beck that Pennsylvania will back Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Kohler
Sam Jackson
Conneaut Lake
Jackson
Huimmeech
Joe Cannon
Mr. Jackson
James Arthur
Frank Hubbell
Joe Beck
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Bumblebees Infest Oat and Wheat Fields Alarm Farmers
Farmers face unusual bumblebee infestations in oat and wheat fields due to prolonged dryness. The heavy bee activity disrupts plowing but signals a potential bumper clover seed crop as bees fertilize clover blossoms.
Conductor Severely Hurt in Winona Railway Yard Incident
Conductor Mark Culbertsom, running between Warsaw and Goshen, was severely shocked while working on a Winona interurban car at the power house at Winona Lake. He was thrown to the ground and bruised on the face and body, and confined to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Winona Lake
Mark Culbertsom
Warsaw
Goshen
Chia
Milford men secure work in Cheyenne cattle herding
Scott Stiffler has gone to Cheyenne Wyoming to herd cattle and horses for $60 per month. Frank Bennett of Milford also moved to Cheyenne for similar work and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Scott Stiffler
Milford
Cheyenne
Wyo
Frank Bennett
Marvel Automobile plant seek move to Elkhart report
The Marvel Automobile Company of Detroit reportedly seeks to relocate its plant to Elkhart and seeks financial support. Local rumor ties this to prominent residents on Sixth and Fifth streets who frequent Hawks Hardware Co. and mentions Abie Neughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woula
Elkhart
Marvel Automobile Company of
Detroit
Water Financial Lift
Hawks Hardware Co
Abie Neughan
Union Labor welcomes Indiana governor candidate James Watson
James Watson, Republican candidate for Indiana governor, accepted an invitation to address state labor union groups. Through the Republican state committee, William Knowles invited him to appear before the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, who want questions answered. Watson chose Saturday evening August 29 in Indianapolis. meeting place to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ebasteen
Indiana
Republican State Committee
William Knowles
Brotherhood of Railroad
Watson
Indianapolis
Rails Laid Record Breaker by Lake Shore Gang
A Lake Shore rail laying crew of 70 under foreman Elias Hockert laid 400 rails in ten hours, setting a new local record. Each 33 foot rail weighed 1,100 pounds and required 40 spikes. 16 men moved each rail and 20 ties supported every rail, with the previous best at 364 rails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Elias Hockert
Mortality notices from Elkhart and area deaths
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Null died of whooping cough in Nappanee. Christena Heim aged four and a half of Allegheny died of meningitis and funeral held in Elkhart. Mrs. George G. Congdon of Bristol died after long illness aged 66. funeral at Elkhart M B church. Infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dierdorff died of cholera infantum. funeral at Goshen college area burial in Solomon's Creek cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace Null
Daniel T. Null
Nappanee
Heim—Christena
Adolph Heim
Allegheny
Elkhart
Christena Mangold
Congdon
George G. Congdon
Bristol
Goshen College
Solomon's Creek Cemetery
Simmons Family Reunion Enlists Officers at New Fair Grounds
The Simmons family held its first reunion at the new fair grounds with 59 members present. An association was formed electing President John W. Simmons Secretary Mrs 8 G Farr Treasurer Orville L Simmons and directors Mrs Emma Simmons Mrs E B Oaks and 8 G Farr. They extended an invitation to the general Simmons organization to meet in Goshen in 1909. The general organization covers all Simmons families across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
United States
Bay City Offers Milo Culp Chance with Wolverines
Milo Culp received a telegraph offer from Bay City Michigan based baseball club of the Southern Michigan circuit. He is wanted by Michigan for pitcher and wires back on terms he would accept. Culp has pitched well this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Milo Culp
Mich
Southern Michigan
The
Wolverines
Culp
Reunion of the 44th Indiana at Kendallville Opera House
The twenty-ninth annual reunion of the 44th Indiana volunteer infantry will be held at Boyer's opera house in Kendallville on August 36-27. Visiting veterans are promised a royal reception and the event is billed as a red letter occasion in the city’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
44Th Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Boyer
Opera House
Real Estate Transfersin Elkhart Area
Alonzo Gorauch transfers land in Elkhart township to Michael Kirkdor fer for 3000 dollars. First National Bank transfers a lot in Elkhart to Herman J. Jones for 160 dollars. George B. Compton transfers a lot in Elkhart to David Neu for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranafere
Alonzo Gorauch
Michael Kirkdorfer
Eilkhart Tp
Firat
Nat
Bank
Herman J. Jones
Elkhart
George B. Compton
David Neu
Acceptance of Bilas P Wil den at Longoliff Asylum
The acceptance of Bilas P Wil den at Longoliff asylum was received today and he will be taken there tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longoliff
Bilas P. Wilden
Longoliff Asylum
Negotiations Rise Over Business Terms And Phrases
A compact report notes ongoing talks on business negotiations with emphasis on terms and phrasing. Details remain unclear but the mood suggests active bargaining between involved parties seeking mutual terms.
Democrats Unite Indiana Clubs in State League
Democrats from across Indiana convened in Lafayette to form a temporary league of Democratic clubs. James K. Risk urged a state meeting in Indianapolis at the Grand Hotel on September 9 to perfect a Lincoln League style organization. George R. Durgan was named chairman and Harry B. Darling secretary with committees formed on Organization Constitution and By laws and Arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
League
New Eratic Clubs
Indiana
James K. Risk
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Lincoln League
Geo. R. Durgan
Harry B. Darling
LaPorte
Richmond
Crawfordsville
Muncie
Vincennes
Tenth District
A. H. Baker
Fred Meyer
Lawrence Lockabill
Joseph Watterman
John W. Holtzman
John J. Nolan
Bryansville
Charles A. Brown
W. H. Everroad
Columbus
Gilbert Hendren
Bloomfield
Thomas Hooran
Seymour
Constitution
Lincoln W. Keech
Kewanee
Fannie M. Wilson
Bernard Korbly
Claude Bowers
Terre Haute
John Eggeman
Fort Wayne
John B. Faulkner
Michigan City
W. F. Edwards
Anderson
J. Fred France
Huntington
Walter J. Tingle
Thomas Hawkins
Shelbyville
Married in South Bend Miss Weatherhead Weds Arleigh Neff
The wedding of Miss Florence Weatherhead daughter of Alonzo Weatherhead Goshen and Mr Arleigh Neff son of Mr and Mrs Abraham Neff Benton took place in South Bend at 8 o clock last evening by the Reform ed church minister They will reside in South Bend where the groom is a dispatcher with the C B J I Ry Co After the ceremony the couple visited Chicago on their honeymoon The bride formerly worked as a stenographer for the People's Coal Co Miss Mamie Cook attended the wedding as Goshen's sole representative
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Weatherhead
Alonzo Weatherhead
North Third Street
Goshen
Arleigh Neff
Abraham Neff
Benton
South Bend
Reformed Church
Brown Seeks Rate Hike With Literature Drive
W. Brown of the New York Central Lines circulates material to sway opinion for higher shipping rates. He has labored months as thousands of railway workers face wage cuts if rates rise, yet labor backs Brown and signs petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Brown
New York Central Lines
Mr. Brown
Brown
Johnson Wins Renomination in Minnesota for Third Term
News reports say Gov. Johnson is renominated for a third term in Minnesota despite his stated wish not to run. Supporters voice enthusiasm after hearing him speak and praise his leadership and record. The candidacy is seen as a safe bet for Ursan in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
G*ernor
Ursan
Interurban Car Brings Crowds as Town Welcomes Visitors
An interurban car arrived today carrying a procession of visitors and locals. The event drew a large crowd and highlighted ongoing town events with emphasis on community accessibility.
Neighbors Face Slander Suit Over Damaging Remarks
In South Bend a slander suit seeks 5000 dollars with Anns Parker as plaintiff. Maude Robarge and Philip Robarge are named as defendants. Parker accuses Maude Robarge of making slanderous remarks about her conduct with other men in the presence of neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Anns Parker
Samuel’. Parker
Maude
Robarge
Philip Robarge
Parkere
Maude Robarge
Effie Norton
Flotsie Norton
William Kray
Bonnie Kelley
Double Header Ball Game at Tonawanda Park
Goshen split results as New Paris beat the Cubs 7 to 4 in the opener while Ames pitched and Bamberger caught. In the second game the Cubs defeated Leesburg 8 to 7 with Culp and Bamberger forming the battery. No further Tonawanda games are on the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Tonawanda Park
New Paris
Cubs
Ames
Bamberger
Leesburg
Culp
Battery
Tonawanda
Local notes span deaths jobs and incidents in Indiana towns
Silver Lake lays cornerstone for town hall and D H Drake leaves school board Kendallville Fr B Park succeeds. Sawmill whistle alarms Angola Steuben county. First professional nurse license issued in Whitley to Miss Alice Tawney Columbia City. John Joseph of Decatur injures ribs after fall in cellar grate. Mrs Guy Yontz of Columbia City dies age 35. Monroe L Gawthrop Noble county farmer dies age 72. Mrs William Leslie Jr pioneer of Whitley County dies age 75. Alexander Whale insane man returned to Findlay. Erastus Elijah Brown Angola dies born 1838 in Onondaga Co N Y. Frank Golden Bluffton man jailed Hartford City after confessing horse stealing. Robt J Knox paroled from Michigan City after Portland bank fraud conviction. Warren Babylon Oxford Kosciusko bank dividend 30 percent. debts to be paid in a year. Hartford City 300 pound sips frozen figure note clipped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
D. H. Drake
Kendallville
Fr. B. Park
Angola
Steuben County
Whitley County
Alice Tawney
Columbia City
Missouri School For Nurses
John Joseph
Decatur
Guy Yontz
Monroe L. Gawthrop
Noble County
Nebraska
William Leslie, Jr
South Whitley
Ohio
Alexander Whale
Findlay
Erastus Elijah Brown
Onondaga County
N. Y
Indiana
Lagrange County
Frank Golden
Bluffton
Warsaw
Hartford City
Robt. J. Knox
Portland
Michigan City
New York
Warren
Oxford, C
Kosciusko County Bank
Darst
William Jennings at new club room council chambers
The report notes William Jennings would not attend in person this evening at 7 o clock. The committee summarized today’s issues, including two convictions and one acquittal from trials before Justice Brumbaugh in Elkhart. John Martin Soloman Holden and Bango township farmers were fined $5 plus costs totaling $30.75 for malicious destruction of trees shrubs and tombstones in Osceola cemetery, with an appeal filed. Million Proud Fit was acquitted. Prosecution witness Joseph Wels warned against burning grass in dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Brumbaugh
Elkhart
John Martin Soloman Holden
Bango- Township
Osceola
Joseph Wels
Lake Shore excursion to Niagara Falls reports strong summer travel
The Lake Shore ran its annual Niagara Falls trip with 39 tickets sold by Agent Charlton. Passengers traveled to destinations in New York state and Canada for vacations aboard day coaches standard Pullman sleepers and tourist sleeping cars. Railroads report better Niagara Falls business this summer than in some prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
Niagara Falls
Charlton
New York State
Canada
Trouble for Boots Shaw in Warsaw Robbery Case
Warsaw youth Orlie Boots Shaw, recently jailed for using profane language on an interurban car, faces a new charge for robbing Gilliam and Douglas meat market of seven dollars. He allegedly hid in the market and tapped the till after a prior alleged cottage robbery in Winona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Orlie
Boots
Warsaw
Gilliam & Douglas
Has Elegant Car Draws Eyes In Goshen
The Pierce Great Arrow six cylinder seven passenger car, costing $5,750, is billed as the most expensive car ever shipped to Goshen. Its size and beauty draw much attention as one of the finest automobiles in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry M. Sanders
Goshen
Robbed Conductor Near Sturgis Finds Theft Foiled
Unknown robbers stole the case and ticket punch of a G. and M. Branch passenger train conductor as it left Sturgis. The plunder was recovered near the freight house. The conductor carried all his money and tickets, so the robbers secured nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Dairyman Jesse Ulery Arrested on Milk Fraud Charges
Dairyman Jesse Ulery was arrested this afternoon on charges stemming from two milk samples dated August 6. One sample reportedly contained 20 percent water and the other contained borax, according to State Pure Food Inspector Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ulery
Tucker
Socialist Picnic Planned in Elkhart with Gertrude Hunt
Socialists in the county prepare for a large picnic at Elkhart on September 13 with national organizer Gertrude B. Hunt as the speaker. The event is described as extraordinary and highly anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Gertrude B. Hunt
South Bend Democratic Club Organized with Large Turnout
A Democratic club was organized in South Bend last night with a large membership. E. J. Twomey was chosen president, Ewing Riley Jr. vice president, Nelson H. Kyser secretary, and George Kerner treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
E. J. Twomey
Ewing Riley Jr
Nelson H. Kyser
George Kerner
Miss Byrdie Layton Becomes Princess Theatre Understudy
Miss Byrdie Layton, daughter of Mrs. Helen Layton, is now an understudy at the Princess theatre in the production A Stubborn Creed. The article notes Layton has a voice and mentions a property value of $3,000 related to Myron Jr. Mister A Hoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Princess
Byrdie Layton
Helen Layton
The
Princess
Miss Layton
Ha A
Myron Jr
Mister A Hoke
Local residents visit and travel notes from Goshen area
Clarence Miller attended a bout this morning while William A Wilshide went elsewhere. Numerous residents including Mrs EB Twomey and Miss Cora Leenbarger hosted guests from county and beyond. A. S. Prescott attended a convention at Springbrook and plans to visit Milwaukee over Sunday. Visitors from Benton Harbor, Hillsdale, Topeka and Goshen were noted along with several local families and trips to Niagara Falls and other outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Miller
Wm. A
Wilshide
Joseph Thiele
EB. J. Twomey
Cora Leenbarger
County
William Huffman
Prescott
Springbrook
Miaawaka
Horace Wise
Martin J. Hoov
Hillsdale
Kan
Jesse Weaver
Emere
Topeka Journal
Seeer
Goshen
A. Rr
Iris
Nannie
Rela
Niagara Falls
Jette Scott
Thongs
de Flay
John Cripe
Daunter
Leon Case
Made to Pay Taxes on Bankrupt Clothing Sale
A bankrupt clothing concern faces tax charges with Assessor Bryner listing a $525 assessment and $16.24 in taxes. The party is unable to produce receipts for fees paid this year and seeks justification, with the firm disputing the charges and planning a court move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Westinghouse CO
ST. Joseph Valley Line
Bristol and Elkhart
Union Labor
Jas. E. Watson
Gtock
Aspegia
Bend
William Jennings
Shuman
Hikhart
Earl Shuman
Eli Lentz
Mamie Igbody
Charles Dausman
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