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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
7
A reproduction of the new job printing press in the Democrat’s new home promises high quality printing for calling cards posters and catalogs at speed and low cost. The machine operates quietly at 2,500 sheets per hour.
Light frosts near Wabash. Decatur and Bluffton report thefts and fires. A race track receiver in Hartford City faces a large debt. A 95 year old Huntington County resident dies. A Bluffton man alleges a forgery on a surety, and a Cline saw mill and nearby residence burn unknown origin. Several reunions, accidents, and community news across Adams, Huntington, and Whitley counties with fatalities and injuries.
The Smith Clark Co undertakers report Niagara Falls excursionists returning home under the supervision of Geo W Herr manager.
Atlantic City reports a wealthy Baltimore clubman Charles Roberts was shot on the boardwalk by a masked assailant while Mrs. W. S. Williams rode in his chair. Police seek Williams husband W. S. G. Williams, believed abroad, as investigators weigh a social scandal against a robbery motive.
Mrs Williams friends question why he shot Roberts as the two had known each other for years. Roberts was shot while meeting Mrs Williams at the Shelbourne, with police seeking Williams’ account and noting no warrants yet issued. Doctors report the shooter stood two to three paces away and Roberts remains in guarded condition as recovery is hoped within twenty four hours. A Kronprinsessin passenger list shows W G Williams connected to wireless messages before the ship arrived at Sandy Hook.
John Smith and John Williams, described as negroes, were seized from the Timbenn jail by a mob after allegedly robbing the same residence twice. Williams escaped, while Smith is missing.
Aaron Owens jailed for intoxication after pleading guilty, fined 12 dollars plus costs. John Miller also fined 12 dollars and jailed for drunkenness. William McFarland and Mabel Williams jailed on public indecency after being found near the Elkhart river. McFarland fined 17 dollars. Williams 15 dollars. Williams seeks release via South Bend contact. Mary A. Juday sues Audra Buck for divorce. Maud A. Juday sues Earl R. Juday for divorce seeking alimony of 1000 dollars and child custody for Beatrice L. Juday, age three, with Mar3 4 1905 marriage and June 9 1907 separation noted.
Miss Tlah Davis sails to Toledo for a few days with friends and relatives. Miss Lulu Pronnett arrives from Fort Wayne to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pronnett. Mrs. J. H. Binkley of LaSalle, New York, after visiting Henry H. Witmer and family, heads to Toledo. Mrs. Clarence Miller visits White Pigeon Michigan to spend Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Mollie Altland. Miss Ella Waldschmidt of South Bend stays with Mr. and Mrs. Id Pronnett. Waldschmidt is Julius Waldschmidt’s daughter, a former Goshen city marshal in the sixties. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Stevenson of Chicago visit sister Mrs. M. E. Meader. Stevenson, a former Goshen resident tied to Baker & Miller. Mrs. Meader hosts a six o’clock dinner for them.
Regular services will be held at the Christian Science First Baptist and First English Lutheran churches to morrow.
A livery stable owned by Daniel Snell in Sidney Keosecluske county burned last night. Five head of horses, several carriages, hay and grain were destroyed. Loss amount unknown but covered by insurance.
Ralph W. Stutsman accepts a position in Studebaker Mfg Co sales in South Bend. The move follows a game between the South Bend Eagles and Goshen Greys at a new ball park, with details noting the time as 2:00 PM.
Suffering from bleeding tearing or prolapsing piles? Send your address and you will be told how to cure yourself at home with a new absorption treatment. Free trial samples available with local reference. No money needed. Write Mrs. M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind today.
Gen Charles Grosvenor of Athens Ohio will be principal speaker at the national soldiers home in Marion on September 19 observing the 45th anniversary of the Chickamauga battle.
Property offers 60 acres in Lagrange County located 3 percent miles from Millersburg, 4 miles from Topeka, and 10 miles east of Goshen with soil tiling from 4 to 10 inches. Fenced with Adrian fencing, white cedar posts, brick house, bank barn 40 by 70, wind pump, and fine orchard. Owner distant. sacrifice to sell. Inquiries to E Forsythe Washington Indiana.
Local fans show deep interest in the baseball season with several sizable wagers placed on the final outcome. Supporters favor the New York Giants the Pittsburg Pirates and the Chicago Cubs in the National League race.
A $1,000 reward is offered by Mazer Cigar Mfg Co for proof that the Macho Cigar does not contain long Havana filler and Sumatra wrapper. Sam Burnstein is listed as distributor for the Straight 5e cigar.
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