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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
7
Trains depart hourly from 6:30 a m to 10:20 p m and 11:45 p m for Elkhart Mishawaka and South Bend. Limited departures at 8:30 a m 11:30 a m 2:30 p m and 8:30 p m. Sunday last train 11:20 p m. Three express and freight trains daily except Sunday. Freight and express arrivals 10:00 a m 4:30 p m and 9:00 p m. Car through to La Porte and Michigan City is listed.
South Bend LaPorte and Michigan City cars depart from South Bend station for La Porte Michigan City and intermediate points every hour and a half at 6 00 7 30 9 00 10 30 12 00 1 30 3 00 4 30 6 00 7 30 9 00 and 12 15 p m with an 11 16 p m train to La Porte only. CHAS G LOHMAN Ges Supt.
The Daily Democrat notes Miss Inbody leads with 37,975 votes and Miss Cripe follows with 33,796 as the piano contest nears its close. Many contestants hold votes in reserve while observers warn over 150,000 votes needed to win. Subscriptions and vote rules are spelled out, with prizes including a Haddorf upright piano and other items from local merchants.
A wide array of presents offered in a holiday display. Readily available items include ties, suspenders, mufflers, gloves, hosiery, handkerchiefs, sweaters, hats, shirts, underwear, vests, umbrellas, cuff links, shoes, suits, coats, and trousers. Kaatz advertises wartime prices and Bickel & Baker promote a new soda fountain and fountain pens from $1 to $10 with a window display.
Howard Hagenbush a cement block manufacturer was killed when he stumbled and fell down stairs in darkness at his Winamac factory while collecting wood shavings.
Mrs Maude Stonecipher sues Dr Alva Stonecipher for divorce alleging his worth 200000 dollars and seeks 75000 alimony. The readable text also advertises Oneida Community Silver and local shop promotions with price reductions and gift items.
Krug offers X mas gift cards at 2.50 each with delivery city wide by phone orders 866 or 904. The Beacon Lights plan no meetings until Jan 4 at 2 30 pm. Elkhart City Improvement bonds 5 percent semi annual interest for sale via Godfrey Son 117. Hawky Hardware touts holly display. Hawks Electric Co advertises electric kitchen cabinet and appliances at Hawks Gortner building.
Goshen City Board of Finance invites written proposals from banks and trust companies to deposit public funds of Goshen, Indiana. Proposals accepted January 11, 1908 between 2 and 3 pm at the city clerk office. Bonds and forms must follow statutory official requirements.
An old style notice advertises free Xmas pictures and items available at Miller's Fixing Shop at 110 Hast Wash St and Beck's Stop-that-Cough for sale at Owl drug store. The fragment hints at local classifieds and shop locations without full details.
An old advertisement promotes LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
At Golden Rule Drug Store in Goshen a display features a premium collection of gentlemen’s pocket books, illustrating craftsmanship and style. The showcase invites shoppers to inspect these refined accessories.
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