1916 Hospital Directors Elected by Members
Rev H. Robert Smith Chas F Kelly and Harris Oppenheim named to hospital board as 1916 directors elected by hospital members.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
1
Goshen Hospital Debt Cleared and 1916 Board Elected
The Goshen Hospital association reports the entire debt of about 8000 dollars wiped out by individual subscriptions. A 1916 board includes Rev H Robert Smith and others with most incumbents re-elected. Hospital will be sustained by patient revenues and a Goshen city special tax. Laura Fell White to continue as manager. Community support totals around 25000 dollars in gifts and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Hospital Association
Public Library
H. Robert Smith
Charles F. Kelly
Haines Eshert
John W. Egbert
Harris Oppenheim
George B. Slate
B.C. Hawks
Elmer FE. Mummert
Samuel F. Spohn
Lillian Michael Drake
Mary L. Whitmer
Estella Hawks
I. O
Laura Fell White
Goshen City
Goshen
Goshen Hospital
Settlement in Goshen suit over Maple City Ice injury
The 35,000 civil suit by John Wippensteel of Goshen against Devoit Alshouse was settled. Hippensteel reportedly received about 500 dollars after an injury caused by ice cakes during last winter’s harvest while working for Alshouse, former Maple City Ice Co. owner. Attorneys Burris Sherwin and Deahl & Deahl represented the parties. trial set for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wippensteel
Goshen
Devoit
Alshouse
Hippensteel
Maple City Ice Co
Hippenste
County Commission to Open Bids on Harrison Highway Plan
In January session the commissioners will open bids for an approved Harrison township highway and a round out from Elkhart running south through Concord township. Both projects have been pending and specifications have been revised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
Elkhart
Concord Township
Greene's Ciders Triumph in North Main Alley Series
Greene's Ciders defeated Kratz's Dynamiters seven games to three at the North Main street alleys before a large crowd. Bil Pratt's All Stars have challenged Greene's club for a series of games as several teams are being organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene’s
Ciders
Kratz
Dynamiters
North Main Street
Bil Pratt
All Stars
Greene
Land Sale In York Township Fetches Four Thousand Dollars
George B. Caine sold land in York township to William W. Brown for four thousand dollars. The transaction records the price and parties involved in the property transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Caine
William Ww. Brown
York Township
Ornamental Lights Being Removed Today
The article notes that the ornamental lights are being removed today in a coordinated effort. Authorities or city workers are carrying out the removal starting this morning, with no further details on location or reasons provided in the readable text.
Senator Kern Plans January Travel and Speaking Engagements
Senator John W. Kern will spend a week in Indiana speaking at meetings before returning to Washington. He may make January trips home for special gatherings. He has shown interest in Indianapolis’s free employment bureau in the federal building and notes newspapers highlighting orders for workers as a key success factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Washington
Free Employment Bureau
Federal
Indiana mines move toward full production after early year slowdowns
Improved conditions in Indiana mines led to a steady return to full production and consistent work in year end. Counties listing active mines include Vigo Sullivan Vermillion Knox Green Pike Warrick Parke Clay Gibson Vanderburg Daviess Fountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Counties
Vigo
Sullivan
Vermillion
Knox, Green, Pike, Warrick
Parke, Clay
Gibson
Vanderburg
Daviess Fountain
New Settlement Law Affects State Public Instruction
Indianapolis Dec 29 Special Charles A Greathouse state superintendent of public instruction will turn over to the state treasury 5150.24 as surplus after expenses in the manuscript division of the state department of public instruction The new 1915 law changes the settlement date from September 30 to December 3 and moves the deadline to December 31 for the year’s accounts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles A. Greathouse
State Treasury
State Department of Public Instruction
Department of Public Instruction
Auditor of State
Senator Shively Improves. Plans House Stay in Washington
Senator Shively’s condition has improved and he expects to leave Providence hospital in a few days. The Shivelys will rent a Washington house for the winter as he recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shively
Providence Hospital
Shivelys
Man Killed by Michigan Central Train In Detroit
William Laskeska of Chourubosco was killed by a Michigan Central train in Detroit. His body was brought home for burial. He leaves two sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chourubosco
William Laskeska
Michigan Central
Detroit
Bernhardt to England
Andelnos France December 29. Special: Actress Sarah Bernhardt has left for London via Paris. Her illness is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andelnos
France
Sarah Fernhardt
London
Paris
Probing Gas Prices
Federal agencies are probing gasoline prices with investigations underway across the sector as of December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Insurance payout to widow caps policy on late treasurer
The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. paid Edna Funk Gray of Elkhart fifteen thousand dollars the value of policies carried by her husband Wilbur A Gray the county treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co
Edna Funk-Gray
Elkhart
Wilbur A. Gray
Farmers' Securities Co building nears completion
The Farmers' Securities Company building at Main and Jefferson streets in South Bend is nearly finished and features 100 suites of rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Securities Company
Main and
Jefferson Streets
South Bend
140 Days at Penal Farm
John Burns of South Bend was sentenced for repeated intoxication and will serve 140 days at the state penal farm in Putnamville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penal Farm
John Burns
South Bend
Putnamville
Strohm Will Filed for Probate in Goshen Circuit Court
The will of Abraham Strohm who died Dec 20 at his South Main Street home was filed for probate in Goshen's circuit court. Dated Sept 10, 1914, it leaves a life interest to widow Sarah Strohm, with Henry Strohm of Denver to receive the Strohm store and most personal property after her death. Granddaughter Mary Louise Whitehead gets the New Paris store and remaining assets. Henry and Mary Louise share the estate while two grandsons receive $200 each. About $10,000 total value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Strohm
Goshen
South Main Street
James Berry
B. G. Schaefer
Sarah FE. Strohm
City Council Meeting Set by Mayor Spohn
Mayor Spohn calls a Monday afternoon council session at 1 p m to handle annual reports and committee business and to announce the mayoral appointments. The evening session will be reserved for a few remaining matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn
Sulphuric acid leak disrupts North Liberty area
S000 gallons of sulphuric acid leaked from a tank on the Wabash railroad near North Liberty St Joseph county. Heavy streams issued from a ruptured car and a strong odor forced residents within a half block to evacuate. The shipment was headed to the Aetna Explosive Co. at Aetna, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
North Liberty
St. Joseph County
Aetna. Explosive Co
Aetna
Mission class from Goshen College Holds Napanee Services
A rural mission class from Goshen College conducts daily meetings at the N Main street Mennonite church in Napanee with sessions at 9 30 a m and 7 p m for a week or longer. Prof J R Detweiler leads with Rev B B King assisting as the group plans a religious census of Napanee and studies the old and new testaments and related characters prophecies and books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen College
N. Main Street Mennonite
Nappanee
J. R. Detweiler
B. B. King
Port Wayne
Praying Man Arouses Residents Near Mennonite Church
Residents of North Highth and North Ninth streets were awakened early today by a man praying near the Mennonite church on North Ninth street. Neighbors report the unknown man positioned himself near the church chimney and shouted a prayer, with some fearing he may be demented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Highth Street
North Ninth Street
North Eighth Street
John Eyman Dies at Logansport State Asylum
John Eyman a longtime resident of Logansport died at the state asylum where he had been for six weeks. His mind began to fail last spring. His wife is a patient in General hospital with a strangulated hernia. Mr. Eyman was born in Wayne county Delaware over 40 years ago and moved to Elkhart in 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eyman
Offichart
State Asylum
Logansport
General Hospital
Mr. Eyman
Wayne County
Elkhart
Elkhart Woman Died at Indiana State Hospital
Theorn Campbell of Elkhart died last night at Logansport State Hospital where she had been confined for 11 years. Survived by husband two brothers and four sisters. Body to be brought to Elkhart for private funeral services tomorrow with burial at Grace Lawn Cemetery. Goshen Milling Co calendars announced for 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Hospital
Theorn Campbell
Elkhart
Indiana State Hospital
Logansport
Grace Lawn
Goshen Population Estimate and City Housing
The Goshen population is estimated at 10,200 and the city contains about 2,500 houses. The figures appear on page 0 in connection with stations and local statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Goshen Population and Mail Routes Through 1920
The Goshen area shows 373 business sites and 2 550 residences served by city carriers, totaling 2 923 steps. Population estimates place Goshen at about 10 200, derived from four residents per dwelling, with historic growth described as slow but steady since 1840, outpacing Elkhart in earlier decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Political notes on Indiana campaigns and conventions
South Bend notes that Henry A. Barnhart may announce his political future this week. Laporte hints at leaving the field open to Ralph N. Smith while South Bend Democrats expect G. A. Farnbaugh to rise if Barnhart exits. The primary petition rules limit filings. U S senator and governor petitions must be filed at least 60 days before the primary, others by January 7. Lafayette banquet features Gov. Ralston and Sen. James Hamilton Lewis as speakers. Rudolph Ackerman schedules a state central committee meeting in Indianapolis December 30 to discuss campaign issues as Elkhart Republicans attend the statewide rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Fur
Congress
U. S
Lafayette Jackson Club
Gov
Ralston
Lafayette
James Hamilton Lewis
Miinois
Salso
Rudolph Ackerman
St. Joseph County
State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Ackerman
Swank Called Home Over Mother’s Stroke
George M. Swank was summoned to Casperville Noble County today due to his mother Mrs W O Swank suffering a stroke of paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Swank
Casperville
Noble County
W. O. Swank
Goshen Sees Record Low Births and Deaths in Month
Dr. G. A. Whippy notes the past month in Goshen recorded only four deaths and four births, marking a historic low for the area and prompting questions about local population trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Whippy
Goshen
Sale of Lot West Main Street Opp St Marks Church
For Sale Lot suitable for residence or business on the west side of Main street opposite St Mark's church. Gas water and sewer connections available. See Jacob Wogeman. Invalid fragment mentions 12 pound Columbian River salmon from Dr J I E Stauffer to A Dausman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dausman
J. IE. Stauffer
Puget Sound
Main Street
St. Mark's Church
Jacob Wogeman
Vesey Takes Over Ford Taxi Fleet Today
Edgar J. Vesey received a new Ford taxi and began operating it today, marking the start of his taxi service using the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar J. Vesey
Ford Taxi
Russia Occupies Kashan as Troops March Toward Espahan
Reports from London state Russia has occupied Kashan in Persia and is advancing toward Espahan. Details remain unclear, but the move signals growing Russian leverage in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Kashan
Espahan
Draft of Peace in Vienna Talks with Central Powers Likely
Vienna dispatch reports Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg arriving with full peace terms to be discussed with Baron Von Burian. Terms to be officially communicated. Germany proposes first conference at The Hague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Switzerland
Tribune
Vienna
von Bethman-Holdweg
Baron von Burian
Germany
The
Hague
Cabinet Eyes Modified Conscription Bill Next Week
London December 29 report says the cabinet has virtually decided on a modified conscription bill to be introduced in the house of commons next week. The plan would grant the government authority to draft single men while preserving Prime Minister Asquith's pledge to married men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Asquith
County Institutes Set for January Gatherings
County Agent Metzger lists institute dates and speakers for January events in Elkhart Syracuse and Goshen. J. T. Prigg and Mrs. Dellar appear at Elkhart and Syracuse hosts a Benton and Turkey Creek joint session. B. Benjamin and Mrs. Stantey attend Goshen with State speakers. Purdue runs annual short and winter courses from January 10 to March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzger
Elkhart
J.T. Prigg
Dellar
Syracuse
Benton
Turkey Creek
Goshen
B. Benjamin
Stantey
Purdue University
Railroad watchman saves 80 year old man at Pennsylvania track
Plymouth resident Benjamin Switzer, age 80, was saved from death on the railroad by John Harshbarger, a Pennsylania railroad watchman, who acted to prevent a fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Benjamin Switzer
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Harshbarger
Residents Move as Winter Seeks Shelter
Mrs J M Latta closes her 8 Sixth street home for the winter. Mrs W A Jackson takes rooms with Mrs J B Slaughter for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Latta
Sixth Street
W. A. Jackson
J. B. Slaughter
Aristontes Prepare for Bristol Game in Greenaway Express
At Bristol the Aristontes head to face opponents this evening in the fast Greenaway express for a basketball showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Aristontes
Fast Greenaway Express
Lost Fox Terrier Puppy With Red Bow
White fox terrier with black and tan ears and nose, female, lost on Main Street. Collar bears owner's name Mrs. W O Eliott BHN. reward offered for return to Mrs. W O Eliott at Main Street. Phone 368. 1tpa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Eliott
Main Street
Elkhart infirmary report shows growth and activity in 1915
John Paul Michael superintendent reports 1915 results for Elkhart County infirmary. Inmates: 39 men and 28 women at year start. 68 total. Throughout the year 29 men and 7 women admitted. 12 deaths. 18 discharges. Current on farm 32 men and 26 women. Average daily inmates 60. Visitors total 2456. Crops raised for county. products sold net $585.07, turned over to Auditor Brown. Two coats of paint applied to all buildings. expense $115 covered by inmates and dependents. Inventory of livestock included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul Michael
Elkhart County
Dilnlaps
Board of County Commissioners
Michael
Calanthe Lodge 41 Names 1916 Officers
Calanthe Lodge No. 41 K of P last evening set 1916 officers: PrP C-Bh OW Swartz C C Mervin Rummel Vv C G D Brundage Prelate Harry Vernon M of W Roy S Burker M of A Perry A Yoder J G Floyd Culp QO G Calvin C Rummel M of Bx Edgard O Lehman K R S and M of F J V Morrice Trustee Three Years W V Arundaze Trustee Two Years Sam Lewis Trustee One Year F B Trump Officers to be installed January 11 1916 by Ray Deahl installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calanthe Lodge
Prp
OW. Swartz
C. C
Mervin Rummel
G. D. Brundage
Harry Vernon
Roy S. Burker
Perry A.yoder
Floyd Culp
Calvin C. Rummel
Edgard
Lehman
J. V. Mor
W. V. Arundaze
Sam Lewis
F. B. Trump
Ray Deahl
Local Couple George W Simmons and Anna Margaret Kiefer Wed
George W Simmons of this city and son of Mrs R Lane married Anna Margaret Kiefer daughter of Mr and Mrs F F Kiefer of Elkhart in Elkhart Monday. The groom is a printer with Jeannet Pa and formerly played baseball with teams nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Simmons
R. Lane
Anna Margaret Kiefer
F. F. Kiefer
Elkhart
Jeannet
Hall Event Notice for Wednesday Evening
A brief community notice invites attendance at the hall on Wednesday evening December 29 for details of what is happening. FE W Miller and C Cy are listed at the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Miller
C. Cy
Landmark Goshen Elk Hart Highway Fill Under Construction
A labor force works to fill and shape the Goshen Elk Hart highway near Kunderd Glad Ioli Farm as crews advance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen-Elkhart
Found Pocketbook At Goshén Sash and Door Co
A found pocketbook containing a small sum of money may be recovered by the owner. Call at Goshén Sash and Door Co to identify and claim the property. Also note a game titled Fand plays at the rink tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshén Sash& Door Co
Fand
Actress Flings Answer Back at Preachers
Miss Dallas Burt responds to Bishop Fallow’s critique of fashion by arguing that fashion serves men more than women. She states women dress to attract men, cites Adam and Eve, and calls on men to judge styles rather than blame women. Burt and her Style Revue team perform at the New Grand during the interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Miss Dallas Burt
Ethel Sherwin-Burt
C. D. Sherwin
Dallas Burt
New Grand
Samuel Fallows
Burt
Adam
Society Notes Highlight Local Birthday and Dinners
Mrs. E. W. Walker hosted 18 ladies on South Fifth Street for her 18th birthday anniversary with refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Gorham plan a 6 o’clock dinner at the Alderman tonight followed by an auction at their South Sixth Street home. Mrs. W. B. Leas hosted 12 ladies at a 6 o’clock dinner on East Lincoln Avenue. Phi Delta girls will hold a chance at Jefferson Hall tonight. About 15 couples expected. Mrs. S. P. Wilden hosted the Linen club at North Main Street last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Walker
South Fifth Street
Charles E. Gorham
South Sixth Street
W. B. Leas
East
Lincoln Avenue
Phi Delta
Jefferson Hall
S. P. Wilden
Linen Club
North Main Street
Napanee Woman Dies Suddenly at 30
Mrs. Edgar Duker of Napanee died unexpectedly from heart disease at age thirty. She leaves husband, a daughter, her parents Mr. and Mrs. John W. Weber of Napanee, and four brothers and a sister. She had suffered poor health for some time. The husband was awakened by heavy breathing early Saturday. he and a visiting relative left to call the family physician.
Dodge Jr. Heads New York Post at Sprinkler Firm
James S. Dodge Jr. leaves Elkhart to join Chicago attorney Charles Hawley in New York on June 1 to lead the Syphon Automatic Sprinkler Co. a $3,000,000 corporation. Mr Dodge and his wife, after visiting relatives in Elkhart over Christmas, returned to Chicago to arrange their move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Dodge Jr
Elkhart
Charles Gilbert Hawley
Chicago
New York
Dodge
Syphon Automatic Sprinkler Co
FH Hart
New York City
City Chicken Dinner Set By Water Works Chief
In the pump room of the city water works and light plant tomorrow evening Orlando Hamilton the superintendent will give his city annual chicken dinner to city officials and employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Hamilton
Detroit Couple Wed Last Thursday In City Ceremony
Joseph Cripe and Hazel Hoover of Detroit were married in Detroit last Thursday at 5 30 PM. The groom is well known here and works for Zentz Feed Co. They will reside in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cripe
Hazel Hoover
Detroit
Zentz Feed Co
Teaching at Indiana and local obituaries
H. S. Yenne former English instructor at the local high school now teaches at Indiana University. William Edwards aged 74 died in Auburn. Lou Whitehead arrives from Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
H. S. Yenne
Indiana University
William Edwards
Auburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
CHAS
Kelly and
Harris Oppen
Hei
John Hippensteel
Devoit C. Alshhouse
Senator Kern
Will
Abraham Strohm Will
Common Council
Wabash
Nort Liberty
Mission Class
Goshen Milling, Co
ING
Indianaapolis
John A. M. Adair
Portlaid
Watchman
Elkhart County Infirmary
Miss Dallas
Mortuary Record
Lou Whitehead
Idaho
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