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Goshen Daily Democrat

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Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1916

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City Schools Plan Open With Six New Instructors

The superintendent announced six new teachers added to the local faculty for the new school year opening September 4. New instructors include Esther Semans in English, Wilma Balyeat in art, and Fred G. Allison in biology and agriculture, with several others filling positions across Chandler, South Fifth Street, Chamberlain, Pike, West Goshen, and East Goshen schools.

Esther Semans Wabash R. L. Semans M. E. Church H. F. Seely Wilma Balyeat Salinz Kas Palmer Fred G. Allison Walker, Minn Allison University of Ilinois Jane Paul Tobey Chandler School Fern Cripe West Goshen Lucia Barlow South Fifth Street John Swart Board of Education Prof Watt C. T. Brainard J. B. Landis Stutz Bronagh Whitmer Butte Snake South Bend Elkhart Warsaw Leidner & Hascall Agnes Evans

32nd Annual Reunion Of 29th Indiana Regiment In South Bend

The 32nd reunion of the 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry is set for South Bend on September 18 and 19. Recruited in Goshen, Captain H. G. P. Oblinger led the unit briefly, followed by Henry G. Davis who served about three years and rose to lieutenant colonel of a colored regiment at Chattanooga. Mustered at Laporte August 27, 1861, the 29th Indiana fought in Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, including Shiloh, Corinth, Stone River, Liberty Gap, and Chickamauga, and mustered out at Marinette, Georgia, December 2, 1865, after nearly four years. PD. B. Hutchinson and William RTE are the only members now residing in…

Indiana South Bend 29Th Se. Bend Ao. B Goshen H. G. P. Oblinger Henry G. Davis Chattanooga Tenn Laporte Page Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Georgia Shiloh Corinth Stone River Liberty Gap Chicakamauga Marinette

Council Begins Action on Goshen City Limits Annexation

Members of the commercial council began disannexation proceedings this afternoon in the south Goshen area. Wise W. Showalter et al. petition the move claiming taxes without received benefits. It is understood the council will grant the petition.

O’cloaerk Commer Council Goshen Wise W. Showalter

Bible Conference Opens at Church of the Brethren

The annual Bible conference began this morning at the Church of the Brethren located at Fifth and Clinton streets. Attendance is large with attendees from across Northern Indiana, and the event will run through Friday.

Church of the Brethren Fifth and Clinton Street Indiana

Red Cross seeks Goshen membership growth

Carl T. Brelos of the American Red Cross association met yesterday with Dr. G. A. Whippy to discuss increasing local support. Goshen now has eight members but aims to boost the number to over 25.

Carl T. Brelos American Red Cross Association G. A. Whippy Red Cross League Goshen

Rowe Divorce Suit Alleges Infidelity and Smoking

William Rowe sues Leona V. Rowe for divorce at Warsaw claiming she smoked cigarettes and kept numerous male companions after leaving their home. The couple married June 29 1912, with the suit noting her move to Indiana polis.

Warsaw William Rowe Leona V. Rowe Indianapolis

Crawfordsville Doctor Mourns After Ohio Auto Crash

Reine Olin, 10, daughter of Dr. L. W. Olin of Crawfordsville, died in an auto accident at Mansfield, Ohio. Dr. Olin and two of his other children survived the crash.

Reine Olin L. W. Olin Crawfordsville Mansfield Ohio

Trustee Accused Of Misconduct In Olive Township Case

B A Garbutte, trustee of Olive township in St. Joseph county, is accused of unlawful retention of liquor license fees and of collecting excess salary leaving a short balance of 128 dollars in his accounts. The charge centers on improper handling of public funds and possible financial impropriety during the trustee’s tenure.

B. A. Garbutte Olive Township St. Joseph County

Aviator Worth $100,099 Reported in Divorce Petition

Fort Wayne woman Mrs Art Smith alleges in a divorce petition that her husband, an aviator, is worth $100,000 and earns $1,000 weekly. The filing outlines the couple's financial standings as part of the dissolution.

Art’ Smith Fort Wayne

Hog prices reach postwar peak at 11.30 per hundred

The report notes hogs selling at 11.30 per hundred, the highest price since the Civil War era ending in 1865 when prices reached 13.25. The snippet highlights the surge as a notable market high in the historical context.

Indiana Democrats head to Mich igan City midsummer outing

Four special traction cars carry Indiana Democratic Editorial Association members state officials and wives from Indianapolis to Michigan City for the midsummer outing with stops planned at Goshen Warsaw Elkhart South Bend Peru Lip ton and Kokomo today through Friday.

Indianapolis Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Michigan City Goshen Warsaw Elkhart South Bend Peru Lipton Kokomo

Northwestern Announces Interim President Plan

Northwestern University in Chicago announced that a successor to Dr A W Harris, who resigned last June, will not be named. A committee to be named by the board of trustees will direct the institution.

Chicago Northwestern University A. W. Herris

Madame Claussen to Close Chautauqua Tomorrow Evening

The famed contralto Madame Claussen will close the Chautauqua program with a song recital tomorrow evening, delivering a final performance that caps the series. Her appearance is highlighted as the event’s climactic closing note.

Madame Claussen Chautauqua

Star of Chicago Grand Opera Co Bird Masque Tonight

The Redpath chautauqua ends tomorrow in Rogers Band Park Goshen with Julia Claussen of the Chicago Grand Opera Co in a song recital assisted by Pierre Henrette and Marcel Charlier both tied to the company. White Hussars concerts drew pleased audiences yesterday. An 1917 sixth annual chautauqua is planned if guarantors are secured.

E. T. Hagerman Julia Claussen Chicago Grand Opera Co Pierre Henrette Marcel Charlier Goshen Rogers Band Park Chicago Grand Opera Company Madame Claussen Alice Nielsen White Hussars Ernest M Harold Baynes

Heat Wave Presses New York as Deaths Rise

The AP reports New York endured a continuing hot wave reaching 9 am readings near 90. Four deaths linked to heat and numerous prostrations were recorded. No forecast of relief was issued.

New York

Carrier Pigeons to Serve Army on Mexican Border

The United States Signal Corps will use carrier pigeons in Mexican border service. The American Carrier Pigeon association donated 50 flyers to support the effort.

Columbus N. M United States Army United States Signal Corps American Carrier Pigeon Association

Groundless Berlin report on Angels death sentence denied

London August 23 There is no foundation for the report from Berlin that Norman Angels has been sentenced to death for refusing military service Mr Angels devour the age limit.

London Berlin Norman Angels Mr. Angels

Crops Satisfactory Across Germany, Berlin Ang

Reports from Berlin Ang state that crops throughout Germany are very satisfactory with forecasts realized and yields meeting expectations.

Berlin Ang Germany

Low Pressure Blamed for Chicago Heat Wave

Chicago reports a heat wave blamed on low pressure in Iowa. The Aug. 23 notice cites weather systems as the cause of prolonged heat across the region.

Chicago Wren Iowa Hell

Ford Roadster Tumbles Near Wolcottville

The Ford roadster owned by Goshen Sash and Door Co and driven by Philip Hinkle, a traveling representative, turned turtle last night near Wolcottville. Hinkle tried to pass a slower car. the Ford was slightly damaged but he escaped unharmed and reached Goshen this morning.

Ford Goshen Sash & Door Co Philip Hinkle Wolcottville Hinkle Winkle Goshen

Resort Owner Fined for Slot Machines at Cripplegate Heights

George Smith, owner of an amusement place at Cripplegate Heights, Tippecanoe Lake, arraigned at Warsaw before Justice North and fined 237.50 for operating three slot machines. The machines were confiscated along with 15.20 found in them. Smith was allowed to keep the machines in use for the summer pending prosecution decision.

George Smith Cripplegate Heights Tippecanoe Lake Warsaw Justice North Smith

To Move to Elkhart Barber Move

Homer Marshall takes a post in an Elkhart barber shop and will move there with his mother Mrs Grace Marshall Chester Strine succeeds Mr Marshall at the John Mc Kibbin shop in the Alderman hotel basement.

Homer Marshall Elkhart Grace Marshall Chester Strine Mr. Marshall John McKibbin Alderman Hotel

Anella Zoo and Laura Lucile Race at Washington Field

Anella Zoo owned by Dr. Limmis and Otis Baker of Ligonier finished second in 2.09 is 4 at Washington District with a purse of 500 dollars. Laura Lucile owned by Harry Clemens of Ligonier also showed speed in her heat as both horses display strong form this season.

Anella Zoo Dr. Limmis Otis Baker Ligonier Washington, D Laura Lucile Harry Clemens

Justice Scott's Court: Suit Filed Against Marney Goss

The U S Medical Co of New York City has filed suit on account against Marney Goss of 11th street for 9 dollars 60 cents. Goss is a well known medicine vender.

U.S. Medical Co New York City Marney Goss 11Th Street Goss

Dray Demolished by City Street Car Collision

J Albert Snyder's dray was demolished when struck by a city street car on First street. Mr Snyder escaped injury.

J. Albert Snyder First Street Mr. Snyder

For Sale Dining room table copper kettle and baby cab

A classified listing offers a dining room table a copper kettle and a baby carriage for sale at 409 Queen Street. The note includes a contact line referenced by the number 2.

Queen Street

Rebekahs to Hear Florence McCregor Speak Monday Night

Miss Florence McCregor state president of the Rebekahs will address the local lodge chapter Monday night in the lodge rooms on East Lincoln avenue. Several other state officers will attend.

Florence McCregor The Rebekahs East Lincoln Avenue

Worker at City Water Plant Injured by Falling Coal

Thderson Wilkinson, an employee at the city water plant, suffers a severely mashed toe after a heavy chunk of coal falls on the member.

Thderson Wilkinson

Cook to Address Democratic Meeting in Stonex Hall

Homer L. Cook of Indianapolis, secretary of state, will address a Democratic meeting at Stonex hall Friday night August 25 starting at 7 30 oclock. Large attendance urged.

Homer L. Cook Indianapolis Stonex Hall

Life long Elkheart resident dies of cancer at 55

Anna Heintzelman age 55 longtime Elkheart County resident died at 1 30 am at home No 113 North Seventh street after an 18 month illness. Wife of J W Heintzelman she lived on a New Paris area farm then a Goshen grocery on Oak Ridge avenue now Wesley Griner’s. Survived by husband two daughters Muriel and Lillian three brothers Silas Amos and Riley Blough and three sisters Mrs Louis Ibinghouse Mrs M W Hostetter and Mrs Nelvin McCullough. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from residence Rev W W Foust of First Reformed Church officiating. Burial Oak Ridge.

Anna Heintzelman Elkhart County North Seventh Street J. W. Heintzelman New Paris Goshen Oak Ridge Avenue North Side Wesley Griner Weintzelman First Reformed Church Muriel Lillian Silas Blough Elkhart Amasa Blough This City Riley Blough Toledo Louis Ibinghouse Junita, Neb M. W. Hostetter Hibbing Minn Nelvin McCullough Oregon W. W. Foust Oak Ridge

Drunk Driver Causes Joy Ride Crash in Kendallville

Otis Sewell, intoxicated, drove a Ford into a mower and a steel hitch rack in front of a blacksmith shop. He was arrested and brought before Mayor Case. Two of the six passengers refused to ride after his dangerous driving became evident. One passenger was a woman.

Lagrange Kendallville Otis Sewell Sewell Mayor Case

Bridge Blaze Destroys Sixty Foot Route Over Covert Creek

A sixty foot Elshart and Western Railroad bridge over Covert Creek at Pleasant Valley burned, likely from an engine spark. Traffic continues via the Grand Trunk tracks as repairs are planned.

Covert Creek Elshart & Western Railroad Covert’s Creek Pleasant Valley Grand Trunk

Society Events at Brunjes Hotel Dinner

Miss Evelyn Hawks hosted a six o'clock dinner at Brunjes hotel for friends. The gathering honored Miss Helen Tiedemiuim who wed Mr. Jonas Hoke Dressler on Sept 1.

Evelyn Hawks Brunjes Hotel Wawasee Helen Tiedemiuim Jonas Hoke Dressler

Corey to Quit Circus Ownership Change Near

Corey to quit due to illness, Charles E. Corey of Lafayette retires from the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus. Ed Ballard of West Baden buys half of Coreys stake, joining as partner. Crawford Fairbanks of Terre Haute, a brewer, provides financial backing. Corey is nephew of Ben E. Wallace, Peru showman founder in 1884. Mrs Corey is Mary Murdock, sister of Samuel T. and Charles Murdock, Lafayette magnates.

Corey Charles E. Corey Lafayette Ed Ballard West Baden Crawford Fairbanks Terre Haute Ben E. Wallace Peru Mary Murdock Samuel T Charles Murdock Lafayette Traction and Gas

Juday to Leave Indiana University This Year

Glenn Juday son of Mr and Mrs Warren Juday of 202 South Seventh Street star of the 100 and 220 yard dash was at Indiana University last year and will not return this year. He had been touted a coming star in college circles by Indiana coaches. In 1915 Juday was the best athlete in Northern Indiana.

Glenn, Juday Warren Juday South Seventh Street Indiana University Indiana Juday

Diphtheria Case Quarantined in East Goshen Home

The little son of Mr and Mrs George Sheffer of East Goshen suffers a severe diphtheria attack. It is the only case in the city and the residence has been quarantined by City Health Officer Whippy.

George Sheffer East Goshen Whippy

Pickpocket Charge Mounted on Ruby Mitchell in South Bend

Ruby Mitchell, colored, is held at South Bend before the St. Joseph county grand jury on a pickpocketing charge. C. H. Seaver alleges she robbed him of fifty one dollars on Division street while he walked.

Ruby Mitchell South Bend St. Joseph County Grand Jury C. H. Seaver Division Street

Open to Purl Street traffic by tomorrow night

The S. S. Saxton Co. will have Seventh street open for traffic to Purl street by tomorrow night. The street will be completed in about two weeks.

Purl Street S. S. Saxton Co Seventh Street

Band from Lagrange Promotes October Corn Show

A band from Lagrange visited yesterday afternoon to advertise the corn show scheduled for October 26 in the same town.

Lagrange

Real Estate Deals In Nappanee Between Elias Williams and Spouse

Elias Williams and his wife sold land in Nappanee to James R. Schirom for 2000 dollars. The transaction records a single property transfer and notes the seller names, buyer name, and sale amount.

Elias Williams James R. Schirom Nappanee Land

Goshen Youths Attend Diverse Colleges Next Term

A large number of Goshen youths will leave for higher education next month, with many attending Michigan University and Illinois University. Others will study at Purdue Indiana Valparaiso and more across the country including Chicago schools and Oxford England. Notable named students include D R B Landis I J Brooks Jr Donald Sarpaugh Henry Weinstein Harry Woodford Horace Burr and many others at institutions such as Culver Elwood Starbuck and Stout Institute.

Michigan University D. RB. Landis I. J. Brooks, Jr Donald Sarpaugh Henry Weinstein Harry Woodford Horace Burr Illinois University David Faust Russell Vernon Purdue Harbert Arnold Hubert Gardner Indianna Chester Brothers Valparaiso Clell Firestone Winona Agricultural Paul Thomas Williams Mitchell Charnley, Jr Academy of Fine Arts Chicago Lois Caminsky Grace Hammond Helen Jane Miller Ferry Hall Mildred Cover Tiffin Nevin Bretz Angola Tri-State Norma Ralph Snyder Interlaken William Abbott Flbridge Chamberlain Culver Elwood Starbuck Wisconsin John H. Abbott Cleveland J. Dana Hazen School of Osteopathy J. Dangler Mark Wilt Chicago Musical College John Widner Indiana Hale Hollingsworth Gladys Hollingsworth Oxford Eng Milo March Smith Jeannette Abbott Northampton Mass Dorothy Abbott Katherine Parfitt Walter Cripe Stout Institute Ilinois Donald Neff

Democrats Hold Stonex Hall Meeting in Jefferson Township

An organizing meeting of Democrats was held in Stonex hall with speakers Richard C. Lake of Jefferson Township and J Raymond Conley of Elkhart Democratic nominee for prosecutor of the 34th judicial circuit. Attendance was strong with county representation. Homer L Cook of Indianapolis Secretary of State will speak next Friday at 7 30. Otis L Ballou of LaGrange, nominee for Judge of the 34th circuit, was delayed en route and arrived late.

Stonex Hall Richard C. Lake Jefferson Township Democratic County Central Committee J. Raymond Conley Elkhart 34Th Judicial Circuit Robert J. Proctor Homer L. Cook Indianapolis Otis L. Ballou Lagrange

Elk Hart County Fair Omission Acknowledges Class 53

The premium list for Elk Hart County Fair misses Class 53 in sewing hand and ma details. Officials note the omission and will update the record to include the category under craft division standards.

Elkhart County Fair

Elkhart Man Cleared of Liquor Sale to Boys

Charges against Ike Tayignilio of Elkhart were dismissed after conflicting stories by Lloyd Krider and Harold Mountjoy and lack of evidence.

No Night Exhibitions At Interstate Fair Plan

South Bend and Mishawaka merchants opposed the plan stating that it would hurt business and that no night exhibitions would be held at the Interstate fair at Springbrook park this year.

Springbrook Park South Bend Mishawaka

Buried in Potter's Field Interred Near Corunna

Unidentified man slain on the New York Central near Corunna was laid to rest in the potter’s field. The burial marks the end of the case with the identity still unknown.

Potter’s Field Corunna Potter's Field

South Bend Raises School Tax Levy Four Cents

In South Bend the school tax levy was increased by four cents. A new building costing $100,000 will be erected soon.

South Bend

Ruth McCloughen and Everett Mills Married Here

Miss Ruth McCloughen and Everett Mills wed in a ceremony conducted by Justice Scott at his office on Monday night.

Ruth McCloughen Everett Mills Justice Scott

Escapee Captured at Elkhart After Warsaw Jail Break

S. D. Clayton, who escaped from the Warsaw jail three months ago, was nabbed at Elkhart amid a broader manhunt. Authorities confirmed the apprehension and planned to return him to county custody.

Elkhart S. D. Clayton Warsaw

Schools Delayed Opening In Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne August 23 Public and parochial schools will delay the fall term opening until October 2nd on the board of health recommendation due to fears of an infantile paralysis outbreak.

Fort Wayne City Board of Health

Roosevelt to Tour Chicago and Midwest States

Announcement says former president Theodore Liceosevelt will tour cities in Illinois Indiana and other central western states making Republican speeches with dates August 23 and beyond. The plan emphasizes campaign stops and public appearances across multiple states and venues.

Chicago Theodore Liceosevelt Vivis Indiana

President Wilson Summons Senators to White House over Railroad Strike

President Wilson calls Senator Newlands and Representative Adamson to the White House for a conference on a threatened nationwide railroad strike. The meeting signals high-level efforts to avert industrial action amid growing labor tensions.

Washington Wilson Senator Newlands Representative Adamson White House

Hughes at Reno Tailgate Rally for Hughes Nomination

Charles J. Hughes the Republican presidential nominee arrived in Reno this morning for a campaign stop. A republican barbecue drew ten beeves slaughtered in his honor as part of festivities surrounding the visit.

Reno Charles J. Hughes Beeves

Lightning strikes state house causing minor damage

During an electrical storm yesterday afternoon the capital building in Indianapolis was struck by lightning. Slight damage resulted.

Indianapolis

Former Goshen resident Bert Barkey dies after operation

Mrs Bert Barkey 35 a former Goshen resident died at General hospital Elkhart after goitre surgery She was daughter of Mrs John Hoovens and is survived by her mother seven sisters and one brother Funeral services set for Friday at 1 pm from the Middlebury Brethren church with burial in Rock Run cemetery

Bert Barkey Middlebury General Hospital Elkhart John Hoovens K. L. Enix Madge Hoovens Chicago Amos Hoover Dunlaps Lawrence MecHaffey la Junta Nebo Jay Potter Angola Adlen Biddle Hillsdale Mich J. Wime New Haven Amasa Heovens Goshen Middlebury Brethren Church Rock Run Cemetery

President Wilson May Visit South Bend During Interstate Fair

The South Bend Tribune reports President Wilson may attend the Interstate fair in South Bend. Efforts are under way to bring him to Chicago first, with United States Senator Taggart of Indianapolis taking an active role to persuade the president to visit South Bend if he is in Chicago.

South Bend Wilson Chicago United States Taggart Indianapolis

Swartz sues Bechtel for $1000 and accounting

Elias J. Swartz files suit in superior court against Jeremiah Bechtel seeking $1,000 and an accounting for failure to turn over collections on notes. The complaint says Swartz gave notes to Bechtel to collect with an agreement to apply funds to a judgment then hand the rest to Swartz, which Bechtel allegedly refused.

Elias J. Swartz Jeremiah Bechtel

Trains Reopened After 12 Hour Wabash Collision Block

Late yesterday traffic on the Wabash railroad resumed after a 12 hour delay caused by a collision between two freight trains heatedly blocking the line at Stony Creek one mile east of Millersburg.

Wabash Stony Creek Millersburg

Women’s Bible Class Plans a Baldwin Lake Outing

Members of the Woman's Bible class at First Brethren church will meet at the church or street car station by 12 30 p m Friday to travel to the home of Mrs P Chapman at Baldwin Lake for an outing.

First Brethren Church

Fort Wayne May Become Military Center

The News reports Fort Wayne could become a military center with plans to assemble 600 troops there.

Fort Wayne

Kern to Speak at Kendallville Labor Day Meeting

United States Senator John W. Kern of Indiana will address a Democratic meeting in Kendallville on Monday September 4 Labor Day. The event is aimed at rallying support for party candidates and promoting Democratic platforms in the region.

Elkhart County John W. Kern United States Indiana Kendallville

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