05 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
1
John Archbold Expires this morning at his Tarrytown residence. He had been treated at Standard Oil Magsate for appendicitis. Associated with Rock- connects to early 20th century industry.
Joan Dustin Archbold capitalist and president of Standard Oil of New Jersey died at his Tarrytown home after a two week illness following an appendectomy. Attendees at the funeral will include John D. and William Rockefeller. Archbold, born Leesburg Georgia in 1848, rose from Titusville refiner to Rockefeller associate, funding Syracuse University with 400000 and giving to religious causes.
The body of Frank BR. Chapman, a former Elkhart resident killed in an Attica auto accident, arrived in Elkhart today for burial. Chapman, engaged in feather renovating in Attica, was riding in a car that turned over. His parents live in Elkhart.
Leases taken by the Shields Clothing Co and the F W Woolworth Co at Fort Wayne amounting to three hundred thousand dollars were reported as part of the city’s rental activity.
The article notes that President Wilson's full message will be printed on page four of this Daily Democrat issue. It urges readers to turn to the specified page to read the complete text.
A Berlin dispatch cites a Copenhagen research group estimating Entente total war losses at 15,100,000, with Russians about 6,600,000, French around 3,700,000, Italians near 1,200,000, and smaller nations about 900,000, summing to 15,100,000. The figures come amid wartime reporting on casualties.
The United States Senate rejected a delay for three new senators including James E. Watson of Indiana. The vote was 44 to 32 with 15 Democrats supporting the minority to postpone seating until a federal inquiry concludes.
A new official inquiry into rising living costs began in Chicago with grand jury proceedings. The investigation alleges some food dealers conspired to inflate prices.
Paris reports Sub Lieut. Nungesser shot down two hostile aeroplanes within three hours as part of a larger claim by the French war department that he helped credit 20 planes to his tally.
The Department of Agriculture ordered relaxation of the potato quarantine against Canada to combat the high cost of living. The move aims to ease potato shortages and stabilize prices, reflecting federal concern over food availability.
George A. Dee and A. Roldt, prominent hotel figure, dies in his Waldorf Astoria suite from heart ailment. He was widely known and served as manager of the famous hotel. The death is reported from New York.
Mrs. Joseph Giltz aged about 60 died suddenly this afternoon after a long illness at her home 402 South Tenth Street. Survived by husband and six sisters Mrs C Culp Mrs Henry Widner Mrs Leo Austin Mrs E B Raffensperger of Goshen Mrs Katherine Wescott of Buffalo NY and Mrs Etta Gary of Arlington WA Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Three year old Frederick Morris, once from Baraboo Wisconsin, is the central figure in a solved child mystery. His father Rey Dubois is described as generally worth less. The mother divorced and remarried, leaving the boy with Mrs S L Smith in South Bend. A South Bend man offers to adopt and educate him at Notre Dame.
George Neiderauer has accepted the agency for this county for motorine a powder which saves gasoline manufactured by Hammond parties and is highly recommended.
In circuit court Milton M. Cripe and others sue Charles F. Dontje and others over the partition of 80 acres of land in Middlebury Township. The action seeks court relief to divide the property and determine interests among co owners.
Hawks Hardware Co announces an exclusive Gift Goods line now ready for display in Goshen, claiming it is the most exclusive assortment the store has shown in this line.
The council reduced paving assessments for Taree street works, noting that property values in each case are not significantly affected. The move aims to lower financial burden on ratepayers while completing essential improvements.
Regular session with all members approved minutes and bills. Grants and easements reports moved signs for Go shen Furnace Co 400 North Main and Berkey Bros 221 W Lincoln. Auto Inn 110 112 East Clinton tank approved within curb line. Third Street pavement assessments cut for Hawks Electric, Kenreich Ecklebarger and Thompson. 25 percent reduction granted for Tuerks Electric frontage. Mary Thompson deeded property to son. treasurer reports December balance 32138.38 with 9404.15 in sinking fund. Middlebury Street widened to 30 feet from Main to Ninth with 18 feet country section. costs to be apportioned by township tax.
Mr Vail explained the law to the council and a cooperation agreement was made between the city and county engineering departments for the improvement. Supt Harding urged purchasing a storage battery system for the water and light plant to save costs and serve water works. A representative from an installing firm will address the council on December 18. Arrangements are being made to improve the Gamewell fire alarm and police signal system which are badly in need of repairs.
Charles A Nelson of Elkhart died after stepping in front of east bound mail train No 4 of the New York Central. Funeral at Swe dish Lutheran Church with Rev G T Williams conducting. Interment Grace Lawn Cemetery. Survived by two sons, three sisters, two brothers and wife Hannah who died Sept 4. A nephew and Miss Nellie Vaperg witnessed the morgue meeting.
The Men’s Bible Class at the Presbyterian church will host a banquet next Thursday at 7 PM. Rev Earl North, chaplain of the Indiana State Prison at Michigan City, will discuss his experiences and deliver The address titled In Out and Pack Again. Mr Van Nuys endorses North as a noteworthy speaker.
Dr. Frank Kedzie of Michigan State Agriculture College confirms the woman found along the New York Central railroad matches Earl Cable a former college worker who left November 28. College officials report no information on friends or relatives at this time.
Canton No 1 Odd Fellows chose officers for the coming year at a meeting on East Lincoln Avenue. Captain John Rimpler, Lieut Hiram Berkey, Ensign A E Mosely, Clerk L G Minnich, Accountant Robert Barclay were installed.
Mrs Fannie Chamberlain is in serious condition at Goshen hospital with araemic poisoning. She was stricken yesterday at her residence 617 South Fifth Street. Although in poor health for some time her condition was not considered serious. A son Elbridge is a student at Interlaken near Laporte.
Jasper Clem a Milford five man and Ellen Loving Deardorff of Syracuse were married at Milford Junction by Rev Neff. They will reside in Milford. Clem is 66 and his bride 64.
Wesley Cook, an ex convict, followed Dick Kendleare, a street cleaner, choked him and struck him with a beer bottle, robbing him of eight dollars. An ensuing chase ended when police captured Cook.
The Goshen Daily Democrat marks its 19th anniversary since its 1897 founding on December 6, as the Weekly Democrat traces a 1837 start.
President Wilson presents his annual message to the 64th Congress focusing recommendations primarily on railway legislation and transportation policy. The address outlines proposed reforms, regulatory measures, and funding considerations affecting railroads and commerce.
In a 1913 scene at the 64th Congress President Wilson read the message on railway legislation for 18 minutes as Republicans and Democrats cheered. Suffragettes in the gallery smuggled in a yellow banner asking the president what he will do for woman suffrage and a page snatched a letter from its fastening.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Stock of Elkhart died soon after birth and was buried in Grave Lawn cemetery. Also, Mary Kellington, 79, died at her Elkhart home after injuries from a fall, with services at the Elkhart home and burial in Listowel Ontario. Mary Neu, 89, died at her daughter’s home in Elkhart after three years of blindness and a brief illness, survived by six sons, one daughter, 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
The Prairie Flower Farm Fetterment Club will meet Thursday evening December 7 at 7 30 with a program including readings by Mr Steckley and Mrs Fred Hoerner a talk Home Life by Mr Pence recitations by Katherine Evans Floyd Yoder Francis Hoerner Esther Smoker Mary Stump a mixed quartet and duets by Pauline Smoker and Marie Paff.
Mr and Mrs William E Gortner of Las Vegas New Mexico Mr and Mrs Robert Gortner of Los Angeles California Mrs Eugene Swigart and son Eugene of Cincinnati and Mr and Mrs FLF Bade and children of Chicago will spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs vw CG Beek and Mrs R M Johnson Miss Louise Beck will also be home for the holidays.
A prank involving wires at the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction system is believed to have caused the death of C. M. Love lace, a furnace salesman, at his Fort Wayne home last night. Miss Helen Shelper arrives from South Bend to attend the Don Gorham dancing party in Spohn Hall tonight.
Indiana militiamen at Fort Harrison are not expected to be required to take the six year oath when the Third Indiana regiment returns from the border. Army officers report guardsmen there have refused to sign, and no mechanism exists to compel participation in the dual state and federal oath. Future enlistments, however, must take the oath.
Gov. Ralston launches a drive to greet the Third Indiana infantry upon return from the border. Arrival date not set, but arrangements are to be completed soon. Troops began moving from Transo Grande yesterday with many enlistees from northern Indiana expected to send large delegations.
Harey Daughterty absconded August 27 1916 with 3500 belonging to the Gary State Bank where he worked. Judge Hardy at Hammond ordered a 25 dollar monthly payment until the defalcation is paid. Daughterty was located in Wisconsin this summer. The United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co of Baltimore bonded him for 5000 and officials pressed the case.
James Metcalf, 45, of Muncie, a conductor on the L. E. & W. railway, was fatally injured when run down in the Hartford city yards. He died within an hour.
In Indianapolis on December 5 Roscoe Culler and Roscoe Fisher of Mishawaka pleaded guilty in federal court to counterfeiting.
The county commissioners announced appointments including County Attorney Anthony Deahl of Goshen to a one year term at 1600 dollars. Emil Franz of Middlebury remains Poor Attorney at 209 dollars yearly. Dr A Hollingsworth succeeds Dr A C Yoder at 200 dollars yearly. Courthouse janitors Percival Griesemer and Isaach Spahr to their own terms at 60 dollars monthly. Bills were approved and several road matters discussed today.
Attendance rises at the North Ninth Street Mennonite revival. Two converts have bowed at the altar and surrendered to Christ. Tonight's subject is Man in His Return to God: to Submit to God. Services begin at 7:30 PM. all are welcome.
Adam Lair aged 60 is under arrest in Fort Wayne charged with attempting to destroy his home by fire. His daughter Mrs Hamilton Castle, who lived in the same house, initiated the prosecution. The bond is fixed at 800 dollars and the house suffered heavy damage.
A petition in circulation seeks approval for constructing a brick road three miles west of Waterford. The proposal outlines the planned route and its public benefits, inviting community support.
Central Powers advance in Europe as Bucharest falls under German reach. Romanian defense collapses with capital occupied and Romanians facing defeat. Citizens brace for unfolding occupation and strategic shifts as war persists.
London dispatch reports Bucharest likely to fall as German and Bulgarian forces push toward the capital. Berlin notes Russian Carpathian offensive halted after two days of heavy fighting. central powers claim 12,500 prisoners. Somme artillery fire resumes. Serbs advance in Grunisht region while Bulgarians retreat. French and Serbians report progress along the Cerna river.
Preparation is under way for the annual Purdue road school in Lafayette from January 16 to 18. Run by the Purdue school of civil engineering, the event will feature expert road men and a large group of county road superintendents township trustees and county surveyors. Lectures cover theoretical and practical highway problems and conditions.
War ren Blough reported his Reo touring car taken from Noel & Waltz garage last night by unknown parties. On return, front axle was ruined and windshield broken. a rear tire was badly damaged. The vehicle was driven toward N. C. tracks at Seventh street aiming for Rock Run Mills. crossing there has been abandoned since last summer’s paving.
Judge James D. Osborne who died in Marcellus Michigan on Thursday was the last surviving member of the old law firm Johnson Osborne and Herr. The firm once occupied a small one story frame building at Main and Clinton streets. Ruel M. Johnson and E G Herr were longtime partners and have been dead for many years.
Charles Barley and his father-in-law Mr Harwood of Marion purchased the Daniel Zook cottage at Pickwick Park Wawasee. They have spent several years summering at the lake.
A major ticket sale is announced for the performance Fine Feathers to be staged at the Jefferson Thursday night under the auspices of Gosh en Lodge No. 798 BL P.O. E.
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