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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
2
The Goshen Democrat notes Mr. Shively’s surprise appearance at Indianapolis where the Thirteenth district backs him solidly. Elkhart County is represented by a united delegation led by Chairman Proctor, signaling underestimated Shively strength statewide.
The Jefferson presents The First Violin with Eugene Courvoirsier as the noble hero who shields his wife from forgery. Ella May Fitch stars as the English girl, while Frank Lyman reprises the title role once created by Richard Mansfield. A Christmas afternoon and night performance promises a crowd pleasing drama.
The Witching Hour at the Jefferson draws heavy demand with out of town orders on file at the box office. Sam S. and Lee Shubert present a company led by Howard Gould with Charles Mailes Edward Lee and Eleanor Barry drawing strong acclaim nationwide. Opening date for seat sales and price schedule to be announced later.
Goshen patrons face the last chance to see Latimore & Leigh at the Jefferson with A Female Detective Mae Laporte portraying four roles. The company drew crowds at Marion and Goshen all week, and last night’s Jefferson showing of An Orphan's Prayer also drew a large audience. Ticket prices 10 and 20 cents remain in effect until Christmas Day, after which old prices resume.
President Winthrop E. Stone reports 1907 1908 enrollment at Purdue reached 2080 including the Indianapolis School of Medicine. Graduates in a single class rose from one in 1876 to 363 in 1908. Entrance requirements for the coming year include fifteen units of high school work with ten required and five elective. A new $100000 experiment station is under construction and loans of apparatus aided departments.
A White House conference begins to decide compensation for E H Harriman’s Southern Pacific railroad work around the Salton Sea disaster when the Colorado river overflowed. Roosevelt urged Congress to approve 1 5 million dollars to indemnify the line for saved property and dam construction efforts.
Judge Gary told the House tariff committee that average daily earnings per man rose to 2.42 in 1907 from 2.20 in 1902. He cited United States Steel profits including interest 180.7 million dividends 262.4 million an accumulated surplus 97.6 million and 164.7 million spent on construction while total capitalization stands at 868.6 million with bonds at 480.2 million and subsidiaries issuing 125.5 million.
Princeton Indiana reports Attorney Morton Embree received a message from James F Wells a Brownsville Texas attorney known as R A Conner saying he is alive after two years away He does not oppose extradition but wants to return to Indiana to settle affairs His wife Mrs Agar expresses cautious hope and amazement at the apparent revival of her husband and their family’s pride hinges on his return.
Governor Campbell orders immediate statewide closure of saloons with only a few counties and cities resisting the Baskin McGregor liquor law. The edict targets derelict enforcement areas as the state moves to full compliance.
Jeffersonville Indiana reports health officials say Ohio River water is not safe for consumption. The City intake above Beargrass Creek, linked to infections, while Louisville operates a new filtration plant. Officials note continued concerns about river quality and public health.
Chicago exchange quotes show winter and spring wheat ranges with No 2 red around 1.03 to 1.07 per bushel and No 2 hard near 1.01. Corn and oats prices listed by sample with several No 3 and white grades. Hog receipts 28,000 with choice heavy shipp ing at 5.75 to 5.80, others lower. cattle receipts 4,000 with prime fat steers 7.28 to 7.80 and cows 4.85 to 5.25. Sheep quot ed at 4.25 to 7.00 for various grades. East Buffalo bids cited for cattle hogs and lambs with mixed prices. Elgin butter market notes creamery extra at 80c, firsts at 25-27c and packing stock at 20c.
County authorities allocated 200 to aid in locating Ada May Glasco ten years old who was kidnapped Oct 21. Prosecutor Van Nuys expects the girl to be found soon. She witnessed the shooting of Armilda Glasco by John A. Glasco near the city on Sept 24.
Indiana prison warden allows Albert Troyler a temporary release to attend his daughter’s funeral. Troyler, a lifetime prisoner from Petersburg, received the permission from Governor Hants to leave the state prison in Indianapolis on December 19.
Harmless Pape's Diapepsin digestion aid claims to overcome indigestion in five minutes. The ad urges every household to keep a 50-cent case for heartburn, sour stomach, belching, and heaviness, noting quick relief and a 10-cent case size.
The 1909 Goshen High School graduating class asks Geo. Ade for permission to stage his comedy The College Widow next spring as their graduation event replacing traditional exercises. The play has been produced by other schools in amateur performances.
The People's Lecture Course Asano association schedules a free matinee Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the Jefferson Tire day hall. Roberson will present an illustrated lecture on The Holy City. About 2000 children attend GOshen Sunday schools after deducting duplicates. Tickets will be issued to all children attending the different Sunday schools.
A series of Sunday and evening services is announced across Goshen churches with special music and sermons. The Presbyterian, Baptist, First M E, First English Lutheran, Reformed, and Christian Science congregations outline morning and evening programs, with hours adjustments and guest speakers noted.
An assortment of holiday gifts includes ties, suspenders, mufflers, gloves, hosiery, handkerchiefs, sweaters, tams, shirts, underwear, umbrellas, cuff buttons, hats, shoes, and coats. Also listed are local notices for Beckt’s cough drops at Owl drug store, Oneida silver at Hawks Hardware, Elkhart city improvement bonds for sale, and a seven room rental on the South Side with gas and modern conveniences.
An old advertising panel promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinire Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims a money refund if the remedy fails and bears E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
Rogers and Wilson advertise four pianos with prices 15 20 25 and 3 dollars. Also featuring an electric Wrougham marked down daily in the Hawks Hardware Co show window.
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