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Goshen Daily Democrat

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Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1916

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Railroad Presidents Prepare Final Offer Amid Strike Crisis

President Wilson travels to Capitol amid ongoing railroad wage talks as Senate leaders Kern and Newlands are summoned. Brotherhoods await the presidents last offer, with daily committee meetings continuing until an agreement or a breakdown is reached. Public sentiment splits on whether the proposals will be accepted without changes.

Kernana Newlands Senate H Lly Washington Railroad Brotherhood

His Fortune Gone

Patrick Calhoun testifies in receivership proceedings that only five dollars remains of a five million dollar fortune once tied to San Francisco street railway interests. He cites the 1906 earthquake and other reverses as the causes of his losses.

Associated Press New York Patrick Calhoun San Francisco

Lusitania sinking allegedly led by Max Valentine London

A Copenhagen Reuters dispatch reports the submarine that sank the Lusitania was commanded by Max Valentine. He is said to have been awarded the Iron Cross first class by the German emperor.

London Denmark Reutey Copenhagen Max Valentine

British Auxiliary Cruiser Torpedoed in North Sea

It was announced that a British auxiliary cruiser was torpedoed in the North Sea east of Albany with 23 men lost. Dispatches report LT persons were rescued.

London North Sea Albany

Hudson Co. elects officers at stockholders meeting

Robert Hudson Jr. was chosen vice president and John G. Herr secretary at last night’s Hudson Co. stockholders meeting. Adair in Noble County. John A. M. Adair, the Democratic nominee for governor, will tour Noble County on Monday, Sept. 4, visiting Ligonier, Kendallville, Cromwell and other places.

Hudson Co Robert 8. Hudson, Jr John G. Herr

Miller in Washington

Charles W. Miller of Indianapolis formerly of Goshen is in Washington D C to stay several days for a visit or business engagements with unspecified aims or meetings in the nation’s capital.

Winona Trustee Finishes Bankruptcy Case for Assembly

Wayne August 26 Special L D Claycombe trustee for Winona Assembly and Summer School association filed final report with referee Sol A Wood in bankruptcy The report was approved and the trustee dismissed ending financial difficulties in federal court for more than a year

Indiana Democratic Editorial association adjourns in Michigan City

The annual midsummer meeting of the Indiana Democratic Editorial association in Michigan City adjourned at 5 p.m. yesterday. Visitors departed for home in four special traction cars.

Michigan City Indiana Democratic Editorial Association

Postoffice safe blown at Shirley robbery

Robbers entered Shirley, west of Newcastle, and blew the postoffice safe obtaining $10. Special report notes the town’s lone cash haul and the break in during the night. Police investigation follows as investigators seek clues and motive in the small western town.

Newcastle Shirley Here

Not Here Alleged Wreckers of Silver Banks in Goshen

A Chicago report claimed Charles S. Jackson and Max Silver were in Goshen linked to wrecking Silver banks in Chicago. Detectives were in South Bend and Goshen. Jackson was reportedly located, but Silver had left. No confirmation of their presence is found in Goshen.

Chicago Goshen Charless. Jackson Max Silver South Bend Jackson Silver

Elkhart County Teacher Institute Set For Goshen High

Starting next Monday morning and continuing to Friday afternoon the annual Elkhart county teacher institute will be held at Goshen High School. About 300 teachers employed in the county are expected to attend. Special instructors include Y. Gilkin editor of the Western Teacher and the American Journal of Education and Miss Florence A. McNeal of the Cleveland public schools. County Supt. Weaver issued the official program weeks ago.

Elkhart County Teacher's Institute Goshen High School Y. Gilkin Western Teacher American Journal of Education Florence A. McNeal Cleveland Public Schools Weaver

Report Delayed on Osolo Township Highway Viewers

The report concerning George Snyder and Beir Eh. Wise as viewers on the Osolo township highway is postponed due to Snyder’s diphtheria quarantine. His son also has the disease. The report, prepared, may reach Auditor Bemenderfer's office later today.

George Snyder Beir Eh. Wise Osolo Township Snyder Bemenderfer

Postponed Golf Tournament Moves to Tomorrow

The Lake Wawnasee golf gathering is shifted to tomorrow as the second day opens. Chick Nelson of Indianapolis will compete, while Chick Evans of Chicago cannot attend. Numerous prominent players are anticipated to join.

Lake Wawnasee Chick Nelson Indianapolis Chick Evans Chicago

Third annual McDonald family reunion held at Rogers Band Park

The third annual McDonald family reunion was held today at Rogers Band Park with 71 attendees. Officers elected: President Irvin McDonald, Vice President John McDonald, Secretary Frank McDonald, Treasurer John Fisher.

McDonald Rogers’ Band Park Irvin McDonald John McDonald Frank McDonald Treas John Fisher

Petition for Transfer to Indiana Utility Commission

A petition filed with the Indiana public utility commission in Indianapolis seeks authority to transfer the St Joseph Heating Co of South Bend to the Indiana and Michigan Electric Co. The action aims to formalize the corporate change and authorize intercompany transfer of service facilities.

Indiana Public Utility Commission Indianapolis St. Joseph Heating Co So. Bend Indiana & Michigan Electric Co

Retail Druggists Convention Set for Indianapolis

About 2000 attendees are expected at the National Association of Retail Druggists annual convention in Indianapolis from September 18 to 24. The event gathers pharmacists and suppliers for meetings, exhibits, and industry updates.

National Association of Retail Druggists Indianapolis

Big Fish Catch Report From Shipshewana

Guy Simon returns home from Shipshewana reporting a five and a half pound bass caught during fishing. Local anglers note the size ranks among notable catches for the season.

Guy Simon Shipshewana Jake

Mayor's Court: John Miller Fined for Intoxication

John Miller a laborer employed by local contractors was fined 11 dollars this morning for intoxication at Mayor's Court.

John Miller

Chautauqua Opens in Middlebury Draws Large Assembly

The chautauqua opened in Middlebury this afternoon with a large attendance as locals gathered for the event. Organizers expected continued programs through the week, featuring speakers and musical offerings in the town hall.

Middlebury

Miss Ethel Showalter Undergoes Operation at Kreider Bros

Miss Ethel Showalter underwent an operation in the offices of Drs Kreider Bros. The notice records a medical procedure performed by the Kreider brothers and notes the patient’s current status in a concise health item.

Ethel Showalter Drs. Kreider Bros

Interurban Hits Saxon Roadster and Brumbaugh Auto

An early morning collision on South Main near Jackson street involved the Winona interurban striking Isaac Hoover party’s Saxon roadster en route to Goshen and causing it to crash into Noah M Brumbaugh’s Maxwell auto in front of Marion Rohrer’s residence. Damages estimated at 75 dollars. Saxon to Kelly garage for repairs. Hoover noted as a Goshen resident.

Winona Interurban Isaac Hoover Syracuse Goshen South Main Street Jackson Street Maxwell Noah M. Brumbaugh Marion Rohrer

Well Known Elkhart County Resident Dies in Waterford

Mrs Fannie Shriver aged 75 died at 1 20 this morning at her Waterford home after long residence in the county She is survived by husband Robert three sons Charles and Ross of Boise Idaho J C of El Reno Oklahoma and four daughters Mrs L L Lindsey Chestnutbridge Mo Mrs A E Barnett Dover Oklahoma Mrs J F Whitmer Monte Vista Col and Flora Shriver Funeral services will be held at the Waterford residence Monday at 2 pm Burial will be in Jackson cemetery at Benton

Fannie Shriver Elkhart County Waterford Robert Shriver Charles and Ross Boise Ida J. C el Reno Okla L. L. Lindsey Chestnutbridge A. E. Barnett Dover J. F. Whitmer Monte Vista Col Flora Shriver Jackson Cemetery Benton

Fifteen Year Old Elkhartan Charged With Horse Theft

Elkhart youth Frank Hemminger aged 15 is held in the county jail on a charge of stealing a horse and buggy from the H. B. Sykes dry goods store hitching rack on High street Elkhart. He reportedly drove the rig to Goshen after the theft. A brother of the prisoner was recently sent to the insane asylum.

Henry Thompson Elkhart Edwardsburg H. B. Sykes Frank Hemminger Hemminger Goshen Insavé Asylum

Arsenic Poisoning Sickness Hits Three Daughters Near Pierceton

H. Wea ver, a farmer seven miles north of Pierceton, reports his three daughters Wilma two, Trene five, and Isbell six ill with arsenical poisoning. Two doctors tie it to candy bought at Port Warne PA railroad station. Recovery for the children is doubtful.

Wilma Trene Isbell Weaver Pierceton Pennsylvania Port Warne

Shamrock Blue Sox to face Wa karusa in second game

Shamrock Blue Sox travel to Wa karusa for the second game of a series. Oswald and C Landaw form Goshen battery. The first game was lost 1 to 0 by the locals weeks ago. The trip will be by automobiles.

Shamrock Blue Sox Wakarusa Oswald C. Landaw Goshen Battery

Divorces in Noble County and Dismissed Case

Doris Gandy divorces Day Gandy Mary A Benjamin divorces Daniel R Benjamin and William J Mulholand divorces Roxana Mulholland. The case Almeda Lock versus Chiaries Lock was dismissed.

Noble County Doris Gandy Day Gandy Mary A. Benjamin Daniel R. Benjamin William J. Mulholand Roxana Mulholland Almeda Lock Chiaries

Last union service moved to church if rain

The final union service of the season is scheduled for tomorrow evening at 6 30 at Court Park. If weather turns unfavorable it will be held at First Baptist Church with Pastor H Robert Smith speaking on Weighed in the Balance.

Court Park First Baptist Church H. Robert Smith

First Woman Nominated for LaGrange Elkhart Judge

Mrs Daisy Mosher of Ontario La Grange County has filed for judge of the LaGrange Elkhart circuit named by the Socialists. She is the district's first woman candidate for the post.

Daisy Mosher Ontario Lagrange County Lagrange-Elkhart Mosher

Bond issue for Kankakee river work fails to attract bids

A bond issue of 61779 by Porter Co for straightening the Kankakee river is going begging with no bidders. Ditch bonds do not sell as readily as highway issues.

Porter Co Kankakee River

Chicago Pickpockets Nabbed on Steamer Route

George Barrett and John Hoffman, alleged Chicago pickpockets, are under arrest for operations aboard the Theo dore Roosevent between Chicago and Michigan City.

George Barrett John Hoffman Chicago Theodore Roosevent Michigan City

Elkhart Woman Names Thief Over $22 Cash Theft

Miss Agnes Grady of Elkhart claims to know the thief who stole twenty two dollars from her and warns she will prosecute if the money is not returned.

Agnes Grady Elkhart

Fashion Show At Interstate Fair In South Bend

South Bend will host a fashion show during the Interstate fair from September 14 to 19. Baseball game is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

South Bend

City National Bank Gets Concord Bungo 30000 Bond Issue

Elkhart county treasurer William H. Winship sold a 30000 bond issue by Concord and Bange townships for highway building to City National Bank of Goshen for 610 premium. Nine sealed bids ranged from 271 to 610, funds to pay for the Remus Burns road connecting Oakland avenue pavement with Jamestown via Elkhart Wakarusa Nappanee route.

William H. Winship Elkhart County Concord Bange City National Bank of Nat'l Bank Goshen Remus Burns Oakland Avenue Elkhart

Mortuary notices from Elkhart list three deaths

MORTUARY RECORD. Shea Mrs Michael B Shea 64 died at her Elkhart home after five years illness with tuberculosis Surviving husband two sons and three daughters Funeral services at St Vincent's Elk hart Monday morning Mrs Shea long a member of St Vincent's Davis Frank P Davis formerly an Elkhart character who ran a pop corn stand died at the county infirmary He was born near Wakarusa and known as Popcorn Davis Johnston Amy Johnston 75 Elkhart resident died at home after a year sickness Paralysis caused his demise Surviving wife two sons and two daughters

Shea Michael B. Shea Elkhart Lake Shore Company St. Vincent's Catholic Church

Marl Beck Wins Multiple Harness Races at Paraiso Fair

Marl Beck, driving for W H Foster of Elkhart, won the 2:25 trot with John Redmond in 2:1844 at Paraiso fair on Wednesday. He added the 2:15 pace with Lee Grande in three heats, best 2:141.4, and captured the 2:27 pace over five heats, last three heats fastest 2:31?814. Beck plans further rides at Laporte and Goshen fairs.

Marl Beck W. H. Foster Elkhart Valparaiso Fair John Redmond Lee Grande Mr. Beck Laporte Goshen

Mrs Sophronia Kauffman Feeds Multitude at Fair

Mrs Sophronia Kauffman of South Ninth street runs the eating tent at the fair ground for the fourth year. Despite scarce fruits and vegetables she plans to start with three loaves and two fishes to feed the multitude.

Sophronia Kauffman South Ninth Street Fair Ground

Mrs Edwards sues Elkhart Bridge over fatal high voltage incident

Mrs Mary Edwards files suit in Elkhart superior court against Elkhart Bridge and Iron Co alleging her husband was killed when shocked by a high voltage wire while employed by the company in South Bend. The case highlights a fatal work incident and legal action seeking accountability.

Mary Edwards Elkhart Bridge & Iron Co Elkhart South Bend

Stage Coach in Parade at Indiana Centennial Pageant

The old stage coach belonging to Broncho John Sullivan of Valparaiso was used in the Indiana centennial pageant at Michigan City.

Broncho John Sullivan Valparaiso Michigan City

Real Estate Deals in York Township Sale Noted

Charles Steele sold William Miller 80 acres in York Township for $1, a terse real estate deal noted in local records.

Charles Steele William 5. Miller York Township

Change in Firm Co Bowman Retires From Hudson Company

Clyde C Bowman resigns from The Hudson Company after five years in the dry goods business and will leave Sept 1 to pursue a new venture elsewhere. Robert Hudson Jr and all staff wish him well and regret his departure while noting he will stay until Sept 1.

Bowman

Secretary Cook Addresses Elkhart Democrats at Stonex Hall

Secretary of State Homer L. Cook of Indianapolis, a Democratic candidate for re-election, spoke to Elkhart county workers and committee members at Stonex hall last night. He arrived from Warsaw after addressing Kosciusko county leaders and forecast a large win for Wilson and a Democratic sweep in Indiana.

Elkhart County Stonex Hall Homer L. Cook Indianapolis Cook Warsaw Kosciusko County Democratic Central Committee Wilson Indiana

Society Notes announces weddings and engagements in Benton Harbor area

Mrs. Eugene Denslow of Benton Harbor announces the coming marriage of her daughter Aletha to Mr. Warner Price. The wedding is planned for Wednesday August 30 at the bride’s parents home with a post wedding home welcome after September 4 at 314 North Third Street. Mr. Price is assistant manager of a Morris store. Miss Fay Jay of Elkhart, formerly Goshen, announces engagement to Mr Ralph Brumbaugh. marriage planned in September. Mrs. William Fleck hosts dinner for Miss Ethel Wahl and Mrs. Mable Arksey of Ashland Wisconsin, both accomplished pianists. Miss Luella Oberndorfer to entertain Queen Esthers Monday at her S Third Street home.

Eugene Denslow Benton Harbor Mich Aletha Warner Price Chicago North Third Street Price Fay Jay Oscar Jay Elkhart Goshen Ralph Brumbaugh J. A. Brumbaugh Elkfort William Fleck Ethel Wahl Mable Arksey Ashland Wis Luella Oberndorfer Queen Esthers S. Third Street

Lagrange County Home Burns Hit Socialist Candidate

The Ontario home of Mrs Daisy Mosher a socialist nominee for judge of the 34th circuit Elkhart and LaGrange counties burned causing a loss of several hundred dollars. She had left a gasoline stove burning and the fire spread before discovery neighbors saved only a few possessions. The blaze is a severe hardship for Mosher a widow with two young children.

Lagrange County Daisy Mosher Ontario Judicis Elkhart Lagrange Counties

Indiana Sales Co closes east Washington street branch

The Indiana Sales Co of Eushart and South Bend has shut the local branch in the March building on East Washington street after more than a year. R. C. Jones, who managed the shop, will continue his vulcanizing work elsewhere.

Indiana Sales Co Eushart and South Bend March East Washington Street R. C. Jones

Man Crushed Between Traction Engines at Laporte

James Lasrynis, 35, an employee of Advance Runery Co. at Laporte, was killed when crushed between two traction engines. Nearly every bone in his body was broken.

James Lasrynis Advance Runnery Co Laporte

Syracuse man jailed over freight car robbery charge

John Zaranik of the San dusky Portland Cement Co. plant in Syracuse is in Warsaw jail unable to furnish a $500 bond on the charge of robbing a Baltimore and Ohio freight car.

John Zaranik Sandusky Portland Cement Co Syracuse Warsaw Baltimore and Ohio

Underwood to Speak in Indiana During Campaign

Official announcement states Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama will address Democratic supporters in Indiana as part of the campaign events. He is recognized as a United States senator and a national figure in the party efforts ahead of the election.

Fort Wayne Firefighters Tackle 19 Mile Straw Stack Blaze

Fort Wayne fire department covered 19 miles to reach a large straw stack fire. Crews fought the blaze with water hoses and hand tools, preventing spread to nearby structures and keeping losses to a minimum.

Fort Wayne

Silks Going Up Amid War Price Rises

Prices of silks are advancing rapidly, with the war cited as the cause. For rent two modern furnished rooms for light housekeeping at 308 West Pike Street. Six rooms.

Pike Street

Ligonier Nine Plans Sunday Visit to Goshen Band Park

Arthur Briggs leads Ligonier to Goshen for first game here in years, bringing semi pro stars from northern Indiana. Slabaugh pitches for the Greys and Dave Martin for Ligonier. Umpire Vern Wysong. Likely two more games with Elkhart around Labor Day if weather cooperates.

Rogers’ Greys Band Park Arthur Briggs Ligonier Goshen Briggs Mgr. Garringer Slabaugh Greys Dave Martin Vern Wysong Elkhart

Here and There items from Indiana in 1914 Deaths and lawsuits mix

Lawrence Sheldon dies of pernicious anemia in Whitley County. Alice Palmer resigns as pastor at Shipshewana Congregational church. A Holstein bull injures Melvin Michaels near Warsaw. Mahson and Eleanor Stretsberry die within hours of each other at Nashville. Central Foundry Co. plant in Fort Wayne shows oil soaked waste and arson attempt blamed on strikers. Catherine Fitchis sues L. W. Coverhill for 5000 after an auto accident in South Bend. Ora Jones sues her mother-in-law for 20000 related to alleged alienation of husband’s affections. Hoss Denton, 10, dies after gun accident with his father near Greensburg. Elsie Zielke of South Bend injured in suit against Andrew DuShané for 2000. Thomas Gettings fatally injured in Lafayette area auto plunge. C H Sheetz injured. Mrs. Auns Hunter dismissed from rural mail carrier job after ten years amid irregularities. Nellie Jeffries testifies to sham engagement and pregnancy. Bosworth missing. Mary Hunsucker shot in Medora, refuses 5000. robber wounded, pursued. William J. McNabb seeks divorce. wife accused of entertaining male visitors. Mrs. Ora Smith sues husband for divorce. dog preferred to wife. husband often drunk.

Alice R. Palmer Shipshewana Melvin Michaels Warsaw Mahson Eleanor Stretsberry Nashville Ind Central Foundry Co Fort Wayne South Bend Catherine Fitchis L. W. Coverhill South Shore Madison Ora Jones Chark M. Jones Jones Hoss Denton Wm. Denton Greensburg Denton August R. Zielke Elsie Zielke Andrew DuShané St. Joseph County Thomas Gettings Oakley C. H. Sheetz Colburn Lafayette Auns Hunter Indiana Williamsport Nellie Jeffries Russell Bosworth Bosworth Mary Hunsucker State Bank Medora William J. McNabb Allen Ora Smith Smith Lakeville

Twins 85 Years Old Fort Wayne Ladies Celebrate Birthday

Mrs. Margaret Swineford and Mrs. Sarah McCrory of Fort Wayne are 85 years old. A band will play at the ball game tomorrow.

Margaret Swineford Sarah McCrory Fort Wayne

Population rise at Indiana prisons totaling 13,577

Indiana prison system reports a large population increase across six institutions with a combined total of 13,577 inmates comprising men women and children.

State Authorities Issue Figures For Ten Years

Indiana records show 13,577 commitments to penal institutions in ten years averaging 1,357 annually. In 1915, 3,057 prisoners entered six penal facilities, with Putnamville Penal Farm contributing 1,174 since April 12, 1915. Reformatory at Jeffersonville had 4,102 ten-year commitments. Michigan City 2,579. women’s prison 183 in penal and 1,904 in correctional. Five delinquent schools totaled 3,535. The 1915 spike largely stems from the new state farm’s opening.

Indianapolis Indiana Board of State Charities Jeffersonville Michigan City State Farm Putnamville Women's Plainfield Clermont Indiana State Farm Reformatory

The Smallown Girl in Jefferson Theatre Premiere

John Hyams and Leila McIntyre star in The Smallown Girl at the Jefferson Theatre on Thursday September 28 as the first important attraction of the 12th annual season. John C. Reynolds, Jefferson’s resident manager, reports a long list of standard bookings from Co J Allardt, owner and manager of the playhouse.

Jefferson Theatre Ribble Martin

Shamrocks to Hold Practice at Island Park Tomorrow

The Shamrock football eleven will conduct the second workout of the season at Island Park tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. All candidates are urged to attend. Manager Cline expects the team to open the season on Sept. 17 against Middlebury or Ligonier. A strong squad is anticipated as many promising players have shown up for practice.

Shamrock Island Park Cline Middlebury Ligonier

Edward Holibaugh Pleads Guilty in Albion Grand Larceny Case

In the Noble circuit court at Albion Edward Holibaugh pleaded guilty to grand larceny and was sentenced to Michigan City prison for from one to 14 years.

Noble Albion Edward Holibaugh Michigan City

Ulery Family Holds Third Annual Reunion at Bloser's Park

The Ulery family held its third annual reunion today at Bloser's Park south of Goshen with large attendance and a festive gathering.

Ulery Blosser’s Park Goshen

Democratic Club Organized in Kendallville

The Kendallville Democratic group formed a new Wilson and Marshall club as part of local party organizing efforts. It aims to rally supporters, expand outreach, and coordinate through district meetings at the county level.

Kendallville Wilson and Marshall

Dekalb County to Build $40,000 Jail at Auburn

Dekalb county plans a new jail project costing $40,000 to be constructed at Auburn. The proposal outlines location and funding, with officials stating the facility will expand detention capacity and improve county infrastructure.

Dekalb County Auburn

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President Wilson Kern Senate Commerce Capitol Winona Elkhart County Teachers’ Institute Big Fish of County Dipson City National Bank Ried Premium Ures Jamestown Mortuary Record Beck Secretary OF State Ligonier Nine Lawrence Sheldon Whitley County OF Indiana Prisons Vance Shamrocks
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