Goshen City Reports 1908 and 1909 Council Meeting
City records show 1908 finances with net water and light income of 19 116.54 and a 9 000 tax-saving potential if bought from a private firm. Mayor Kohler reviewed committee work, proposed eastward water supply, and reappointed all committees. Reports cover departments from streets to fire, cemeteries, and health with 187 deaths and 179 births in 1908.
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Common Council
Kohler
Smith
McGarvey
Rimpder
Watts
Marshal Self
Witt
Shafer
Snobarger
City Board of Health
Hawks Electric Company
Goshen
John H. Gotham
Sheriff
Ziesel
W. W. Hatch & Sons
Washington Street
Gotham
Water Works and Light Committee
Golf Grounds
Gs. F. Spohn
Coliseum
Main and
Clinton Streets
Goshen Plumbing and Heating Co
Goshen Plumbing & Heating Co
Charles E. Katz
Rosina Hottinger
Court Park Library
Goshen College
City Ooo
BBC
Court Ward
Labor City
Society Notes and Obituary Snippet
Miss Fanny Storer hosted a card gathering on East Pearl Street last evening. Philip Brushart, reputedly Michigan’s oldest resident, died in Burlington Michigan after celebrating his 104th birthday last Christmas. he was father to Mrs. Richard W. Gardner and Philip Brushart Jr. of Ikhart.
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Fanny Storer
East Purl Street
Philip Brushart
Michigan
Burlington
Mich
Richard W. Gardner
Philip Brushart, Jr
Ikhart
Goshen Motor Club Plans New Headquarters
A motor club is to be organized in Goshen with headquarters to be housed in the Putt and Teegarden garage within the S. F. Spahn building at the Coliseum corner.
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Motor Club
Goshen
Putt and Teegarden
S. F. Spahn
Coliseum
Grade Graduation At Elkhart January 22
A class of 50 will graduate from the Astan Schools in Elkhart on January 22. The Lincoln Centennary will be celebrated at the same time, joining the graduation events with local observances.
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Elkhart
Goshen Gas Chief Weds Nora Weimer at Plymouth
George G. Atkinson superintendent of the Goshen Gas Co. married Miss Nora Weimer in Plymouth last Thursday.
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Plymouth
George G. Atkinson
Goshen Gas Co
Nora Weimer
John W. Talbot Re-elected Supreme President of Owls
John W. Talbot has been re-elected supreme president of the Order of Owls. The organization reports a total membership of 71,331.
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John W. Talbot
the Order of Owls
Missionary society meeting at First Reformed church
The ladies home and foreign missionary society of the First Reformed Church will meet in the church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
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Ladies’ Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the
First Reformed Church
Rumors Denied as Shively Opens Indianapolis Headquarters
Benjamin F. Shively of South Bend opened his Indianapolis headquarters at the Denison hotel as speculation mounts over a U.S. Senate race. He denies any deals with rivals and remains optimistic. Reports say stalemate and prolonged balloting are likely with Shively gaining local support ahead of the caucus.
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Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Indianapolis
Denison Hotel
United States
Shively
Henes
Myr. Shively
Newton Pippen Sought for Bigamy After Desertion
Newton Pippen who used the alias Luther Smith and lived in Goshen is wanted for bigamy after leaving his wife and four children at Nappanee and marrying Miranda Haverstock in St. Joseph Michigan. Authorities issued a warrant several days ago but Pippen has moved to Warsaw and remains at large despite searches.
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Nappanee
Newton Pippen
Luther Smith
Goshen
Pippen
St. Joseph
Mich
Miranda Haverstock
Andrew Haverstock
Sued for Support in Elkhart Court Over Marital Strain
Mrs. Alice Belle Simmons sues Myron BE Simmons for separate maintenance in Elkhart superior court. Married in 1883, she alleges he fails to support her, refuses visits when he travels to Goshen, and blocks visits in Mishawaka where he is employed.
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Alice Belle Simmons
Myron BE. Simmons
Elkhart
Simmons
Mishawaka
Goshen
Robbery at Scott & Butler Grocery in Elkhart
Thieves robbed the Scott and Butler grocery at 808 South Main Elkhart last night after removing a rear window pane. The proprietor declined to reveal the amount taken.
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Scott & Butler
South Main Street
Elkhart
Tri State Medical Meeting to Be Held in Ann Arbor
The Northern Tri-State Medical Society will hold its semi annual meeting at Ann Arbor Michigan next Tuesday. Dr I J Beckmell of this city and Dr J C Fleming of Elkhart are on the program.
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Tri-State Medical Meeting
Northern
Tri-State Medical Society
Ann Arbor
Mich
I. J. Beckmell
J. C. Fleming
Elkhart
Mrs Langdon Die In Chicago After Surgical Shock
Mrs Andrew Langdon formerly Mrs Jacob F Studebaker and once a prominent South Bend resident died in Chicago late Sunday afternoon from a shock caused by a surgical operation. The death prompted notices from local friends and relatives.
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Chicago
Andrew Langdon
Jacob F. Studebaker
South Bend
South Bend Man Wins Low Bid for Sault Ste. Marie Project
Edward Henry of South Bend was the lowest bidder for the public building project at Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, with a bid of 129 933 dollars.
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South Bend
Edward Henry
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
Mrs I O Dodge for St Nicholas and Reviews
An advertising notice lists Mrs I O as subscriber in a Dodge area for St Nicholas new subs and Review of Reviews with a total price of 3.70 dollars.
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I. O
Dodge
St. Nicholas
Candy sale at Kandy Kitchen on Friday
A fragment notes an upcoming eight cent sale at the Kandy Kitchen scheduled for Friday. No additional details or participants are readable.
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the Kandy
Judge Dodge Answers Appellate Court Summons in Indianapolis
Judge Dodge of the Hikhart circuit court, with attorney Perry L. Turner, went to Indianapolis to answer a summons from the appellate court. Contempt charges arise from not awarding interest on the principal when reversing a circuit court judgment in Horace Shubert's $500 suit against the Indiana National Bank receiver. Dodge says he did not disobey orders, only misread their meaning. A long defense brief is being prepared for the higher court.
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Indianapolis
Dodge
Hikhart Circuit Court
Perry L. Turner
Horace Shopert
Indiana National Bank
Shopert
Local Option Election Blocked in Noble County Suit
The Noble County local option election plan faced a halt after a suit to enjoin the county board was filed in Noble Circuit Court at Albion. The case, brought by Sylvanus H. Hoover with 1909 voters backing, led Judge Wrigley to order the election to proceed on Friday January 29.
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Noble County
Board of County Commissioners
Noble Circuit Court
Albion
State of Indiana
Sylvanus H. Hoover
Ligonier
Wrigley
McNagay
Columbia City
B. F. Deahl
Goshen
Sunday School Officers Elected at Methodist Church
The Methodist Sunday school elected officers: Supt. Dr. W. O. Valette. Assistants Geo. B. Slate and Mrs. L. L. Johnson. Secretary Irwin Pooley. Assist. Sec. Robert Simond. Treasurer E. C. Wilson. Asst. Treasurer Ida Overholt. Organist Pauline Pratt. Pianist Agnes Noble. Chorister E. Wilson. Assist. Chor. John Blough. Librarians Ralph Magor and Leonard Brooks.
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Methodist Sunday School
W. O. Valette
Geo. B. Slate
L. L. Johnson
Irwin Pooley
Robert Simond
E. C. Wilson
Treas
Ida Overholt
Pauline Pratt
Agnes Noble
E. ©. Wilson
John Blough
Ralph Magor
Leonard Brooks
Poultry Club Elects Leaders After NYC Meeting
W H Schadt returns from New York City where he attended the National Buff Orpington Club annual meeting at Madison Square Garden and is reelected secretary and treasurer. William Barry Owen of Vineyard Haven Mass is named president as the club grows into one of the world's largest poultry associations.
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W. H. Schadt
New York City
S. C. Buff Orpington Club
Madison Square Garden
Schadt
Barry Owen
Vineyard
Haven
Mass
Two Fine Seat Sales For Crane And Three Twins
Advanced seat sales for William H. Crane and the Three Twins at the Jefferson indicate large audiences. Neighboring towns will be well represented, and the attractions are advertised as first class in every detail.
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William H. Crane
The
Jefferson
Mr. Crane
Fire in Standard Hotel prompts evacuations in Elkhart
A small fire in the Standard hotel in Elkhart at 7:30 this morning drove guests from their rooms and caused about $100 damage. Investigators note wooden joists in the chimney and say three or four prior fires in the building originated from the same source.
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Standard Hotel
Standard
Elkhart
Inspectors Visit Poor Farm Lighting Upgrade
County commissioners visited the poor farm and inspected the acetylene Wight lighting plant, finding the new system perfectly satisfactory and noting the old infirmary lighting relied on lamps before the improvement.
Bowser Purchases Wikhart Residence in City
Mary A Bowser of this city bought the Wikhart residence property and will soon move to that city.
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Mary A. Bowser
Wikhart
Senate approves $800,000 relief for Italian earthquake victims
In Washington on January 5 the senate passed the house bill appropriating eight hundred thousand dollars for relief to Italian earthquake sufferers without opposition.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
McKinley Sues for Divorce Over Alleged Nagging and Debt
L. B. McKinley files in circuit court for divorce from Martha E. McKinley alleging misery from constant nagging and scolding. He says she refused breakfasts before work, led him to debt through agents and stores, and took trips to Benton Harbor Marion Chicago while duties at home were neglected.
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L. B. McKinley
Ralph J. McKinley
Martha E. McKinley
Mr. McKinley
Benton Harbor
Marion
Chicago
County Officials Debate Fee and Salary Law at Court
The County Commissioners discussed how the fee and salary law applies to the sheriff and county clerk with counsel E A Dausman and county attorney State promising a written opinion. Former attorney J B Gattshall threatens citizen action over alleged improper fee collection causing courthouse commotion. New furniture arrives as LXL delivers tables.
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E. A. Dausman
John Ziesel
James H. State
State
J. B. Gattshall
Gattshall
LXL
Court House
Circuit Court
Walter C. Everett
Alexis Coquillard
Deahl & Deahl
American Mutual Life Insurance Company
Cllients
Reynolds Named New General Manager at C. S. B. & N. I.
R. W. Reynolds, longtime C. S. B. & N. I. employee and former Murdock associate at Ft. Wayne, has been appointed to succeed Charles G. Lohman who recently retired as general manager.
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R.W. Reynolds
R. W. Reynolds
South Bend
Murdock
Ft. Wayne
Charles G. Lohman
Plans for New Parochial School at St. Vincent's Elkhart
Plans for a new parochial school and a new Sisters' home were drawn for St. Vincent's church in Elkhart by J. T. Gault of Terre Haute for Rev. Fr. Jansen.
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St. Vincent's Church
Elkhart
J. T. Gault
Terre Haute
Jansen
Aid for Earthquake Sufferers Collection Request
Bishop Alerding of the Fort Wayne Diocese asks churches to take up a collection for Italian earthquake sufferers by January 10th. The appeal urges parishioners to support relief efforts through parish offerings.
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Alerding
Fort Wayne
Catholic Church
Culp Declares He Does Not Intend to Move
Culp states that he does not intend to move from his present location. The remark appears in a court filing or public record and reflects an assertion of continued occupancy at the site in question.
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Culp
Wanted Position as Stenographer Ad
Short classified notice seeking a stenographer position by a young woman. Includes contact phone number 489 and a brief request.
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Sreduates
Atp
Thieves Loot Chicago Fair Store Take Silk and Cash
Thieves entered the Chicago Fair store during the night, stealing $31.15 in cash and high grade silks worth about 1500 dollars. They moved stock to the second floor and packed it in three suitcases, leaving behind ropes and an unfinished escape. A clerk’s payroll envelope was taken, while a cigar case cash register was left untouched. Police could not yet form a crew to pursue leads.
Mortuary Record Charles Schutt Dies After Illness
Charles Schutt 66 a native of Germany who settled in Elkhart 40 years ago died last night of apoplexy and heart trouble after an illness that began in June. He is survived by his wife a son Will Schult of Elkhart and two brothers.
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Schult
Charles Schutt
Germany
Elkhart
Lake Shore
LaPorte
Will Schult
Daughters of Rebekah Install Officers for 356 Chapter
The Daughters of Rebekah No. 356 installed officers last evening led by N G Mrs John C Wiggins and V G Mrs Wesley Reams. Other officers include Secretary Mrs John Hale Fin Sec Mrs D J Troyer and Treas Wesley Reams. Chaplain Mrs Fravel Warden Bernice Troyer Conductor Bertha Gresso R S to N G Mrs Lee Warren L S to N G Mrs Robi Barclay R S to N G Mrs T M Gortner L S to V G Mrs J H Gotham I G Mrs Cotherman Q G Nettie Metzger.
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the Daughters of Rebekah, No. 356
N. G
John C. Wiggins
V. G
Wesley Reams
John Hale
D. J. Troyer Treas
Fravel
Bernice Troyer
Bertha Gresso
R. S
Lee Warren
Robi. Barclay
T. M. Gortner
L. S
J. H. Gotham
I. G
Cotherman
Q. G
Nettie Metzger
Forger Wanted By Elkhart Police
Elkhart police seek Henry McCrider a man who used that name while in Elkhart and earlier worked for Uhler Bros. He disappeared after the Elkhart Packing Co. market opened. He is wanted for cashing worthless checks and has reportedly secured $70 before leaving town.
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Elkhart
Harry McCrider
Uhler Bros
Elkhart Packing Co
Compromise Possible to Block Sandusky Cement Mail Move
A likely compromise between the Sandusky Portland Cement Co of Syracuse and Wawasee lake cottage owners aims to halt proposed mail moving legislation. Officials expect a settlement in a few days resolving the dispute over lake access.
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Sandusky Portland Cement Company
Syracuse
Big Wawasee Lake
Remonstrance Notes Property Owners on West Franklin Street
Twelve property owners on West Franklin Street in Dikhart filed a remonstrance against an antipaving project. The group signed to object to pavement work and asserted ownership along the street.
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West Franklin Street
Dikhart
No Meeting of Exchange Due to Lack of Quorum
The Commercial Exchange held no business last night because of a missing quorum. A new meeting is scheduled for January 13.
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Commercial Exchange
Concert rehearsal at Goshen Library by lecture course
The Goshen Lecture Course Association announces the first rehearsal for the upcoming concert. It will be held Friday evening in the assembly room of the library building.
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Goshen Lecture Course Association
Public sale announced for livestock and household goods
N B Heeter schedules a public sale of livestock farming implements and household goods next Tuesday January 12 at his home in Clinton township.
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N. B. Heeter
Clinton Township
Births Report Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs George Greenawalt
A daughter was born last night to Mr and Mrs George Greenawalt of Olive street.
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George Greenawalt
Olive’ Street
Hose Meeting Tonight by Hose Co No 3
Hose Company No 3 announces a meeting this evening. Members and attendees urged to attend at the usual hall.
Wanted Plain Sewing at Mrs Herrold’s Shop
Advertises plain sewing and shirt waist making as a specialty by Mrs Herrold located at 418 West Pike Street. Contact details imply a small local business offering tailored garments and alterations.
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Goshen City
Mayer Kohler
Oak Ridge
Violett
Gee Gee
Ual
Hawks Elec. Co
EF Shively
United States Senate
Seek Newton Pippen
Abe ‘Kaatz
Court News
R. J. McKinley
Whisler
Joseph ‘Freeland
Trump
Greenwood
Alva Price
North Manchester
Deahl
Mr. Price
Mortuary Record
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