Commercial Exchange Holds Annual Meeting in Goshen
The Goshen Commercial Exchange met in the council chamber with strong attendance. President M. W. Starr presented a report urging stronger member participation, dues enforcement, and civic cooperation. A banquet was planned, new members aimed, and 1909 directors and civic committees named for growth projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Exchange
Council Chamber
M. W. Starr
Goshen
Goshen Veneer Co
National Dairy & Machine Co
Cosmo Plant
Goshen Rubber Works
Western Rubber Works
Oswald Motor Works
Central School
Jefferson Theatre
Goshen College
Agricultural Society
Exchange
Civic League
Automatic
F. E. C. Hawks
C. A. Davis
S. F. Spohn
Gordon Latta
Louis Salinger
J. B. Gattshall
W. L. Stonex
E.E. Mummert
D. M. Bechtel
A. Deahl
O. M. Curtis
George P. Rowell
M. V. Starr
W. L. Stenex
Prison Guard Appointment for Oliver S. Greenwood
Oliver S. Greenwood of Goshen was notified by Warden Reid to report to Michigan City penitentiary next Monday for duty as a prison guard. The job pays $60 per month starting. Greenwood will not move his family to Michigan City until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Greenwood
Goshen
Oliver S. Greenwood
Reid
Michigan City Penitentiary
Greenwood
Michhigan City
Michigan City
Neil Fuller Hosts Silver’s Clerks in Honor of Olin Clouse
Neil Fuller entertained the clerks of Silver's furniture store at his South Third street home. The event honored Olin Clouse who leaves the store to start new work in Elkhart. Guests played games with a prize to the guest of honor and a consolation prize to Mr. Slaybaugh, followed by a three course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Fuller
Silver
South Third Street
Olin, Clouse
Elkhart
Slaybaugh
Skeleton bones used in defense witness shudders courtroom
Portions of a human skeleton including the pelvis and spine, used by Dr. P G Fermier of Leesburg in support of the defense in a $5,000 damage suit filed by Gertrude Wilkinson against Paul Byrer, Leesburg, caused many in the Kosciusko county court room to shudder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Fermier
Leesburg
Gertrude Wilkinson
Paul Byrer
Kosciusko County Court Room
Grand Jury In Session Reports Deliberations Awaited
The grand jury met again with no major matters on record. A report is expected this afternoon as the court adjourns for the term in one week.
Pfeiffer Baby Girl Born to Henry Pfeiffer Family
Middlebury Independent records the birth of a baby girl to Fred Pfeiffer and his wife of Stockton California on January 9. The news comes to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pfeiffer as the grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Henry Pfeiffer
Fred Pfeiffer
Stockton
Cal
New Estate Opens as Charles B H Martin Qualifies
Charles B H Martin today qualified as administrator of the Charles Parish estate by filing a bond of 2600 dollars signed by R. J. and W. C. Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BH. Martin
Charles’ Parish
R. J
W. C. Martin
Sewing Circle Meets in W R Cc Area
A brief notice reports a Sewing Circle gathering in the W R Cc region, with organizers inviting members to attend a Wednesday session and discuss project plans and community outreach.
Welcome Home for Senator-Elect Shively in South Bend
Thousands welcomed Benjamin Franklin Shively back to South Bend with martial music and cheering crowds. He spoke from his front porch, valuing local esteem and neighborly support over the senatorship itself, in a moving homecoming reflecting his Indiana victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin Shively
South Bend
United States
Indiana
Mr. Shively
Shively
Doctor Ferguson Pleads Guilty Over License Violation
Dr. Frederick H. Ferguson of Nappanee pleaded guilty in the circuit court to practicing medicine without a license. He was fined 25 dollars with costs totaling 42.75 dollars. His license had expired while a new certificate was awaited and he plans to continue practicing in Nappanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Frederick H. Ferguson
Nappanee
Ferguson
Indianapolis
Proctor and Durre to Name Democratic and Republican Senate Nominees
R E Proctor of Elk Hart selected to present Benjamin F Shively as Democratic caucus nominee for the U S Senate to succeed Hemenway. Michael Thornton of Floyd County to present his name in the House. Senator Edgar Durre to present Hemenway as Republican nominee and Representative Williams of Warrick County to nominate Hemenway in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Proctor
Elkhart
Benjamin F. Shively
United States
Hemenway
Senate
Michael Thornton
Floyd County
House
Edgar’ Durre
Williams
Warrick County
Obituaries for Mrs Solomon Hawkins and Mrs Jacob Simon
Mortuary notices report the death of Mrs Solomon Hawkins of Benton at age 68 from pneumonia after a recent illness. Surviving are her husband five sons and two daughters with services Monday at St Pauls Lutheran Benton conducted by Rev H N Thompson. interment Jackson cemetery. Also, Mrs Jacob Simon of Goshen died at 62 from a stroke at her Wilson avenue home after forty years in Goshen. Surviving are her husband and two children, services Monday afternoon at 2 at the residence with Rev Luther J Smith. interment Oak Ridge beside her first husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
H. N. Thompson
Syracuse
Jackson Cemetery
Simon
Jacob Simon
Wilson Avenue
Goshen
Lee Warren
City
J. O. Landis
Garrett
Luther J. Smith
Oak Ridge Cemetery
A. Landis
Beckner Jury Delivers Sealed Verdict in Vandalia Case
In St. Joseph circuit court last night the Beckner jury returned a sealed verdict at 11 25 pm. It will be opened Monday morning in Judge Van Fleet's superior courtroom. Rumors suggest acquittal of the Vandalia cashier, though unverified. The jury began deliberations at 5 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckner
St. Joseph Circuit Court
Superior Court
Vanfleet
Vandaliaas
Car Load of Fine Here Arrives
A car load of three people arrived here bringing goods described as fine. The arrival occurred recently with no further details provided.
Spontaneous Combustion Blazes Fire at Warren Hill Store
Two Warren Hill store employees Mary Walker and Inez Case were burned when a gasoline can used to clean lace ignited by spontaneous combustion. Clell Cochern extinguished the blaze before major damage occurred. Walker suffered facial burns and Case burned arms and hands. both were treated and sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Walker
Inez Case
Warren Hill
Elkhart
Miss Walker
Miss Case
Clell Cochern
Talbot Seeks Oral Hearing on Disbarment Case
Talbot J W of South Bend and Mayor Lemuel Darrow were disbarred in Indiana after a jury verdict for conspiracy and subornation of perjury in Elkhart. He petitions the Indiana Supreme Court for permission to orally argue before the court on transferring the disbarment case from the appellate to the supreme court and questions whether there is any appellee in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
J. W. Talbot
South Bend
Lemuel ‘Darrow
Indiana
Elkhart Circuit Court
Indiana Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Prescott brothers mark 85th birthday milestone in Middlebury
O. O. Prescott of Middlebury celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday with brother A. S. Prescott, nearing 80. They are the last two of six brothers to survive past 80, all born in Vermont and later moving to Indiana. O. O. settled in Middlebury in 1851 and A. S. in 1856, with A. S. now living in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bithday
O. O. Prescott
Mddlebury
A. S. Prescott
Vermont
Indiana
Middlebury
Goshen
Elkhart Shoe Store Gains Olin Clouse Owner
Olin Clouse who has run the carpet department at Stiver's for over a year buys an interest in the Clouse shoe store at Elkhart and will move there immediately. He retires from Stiver's this evening and is praised for his capability and obliging nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Clouse
Stiver’s
Clouse
Elkhart
Stiver
Lawyer Moody sues railroad over Lipschitz death damages
Andrew J. Moody administrator of Sarah Lipschitz estate sues Lake Shore & Michigan Southern for 10000 damages claiming her death on December 12, 1908, resulted directly from the October 12 crossing accident in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Moody
Sarah Lipschitz
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company
Lipschhitz
Elkhart
Disappointed Over Receivership Change at W H Mann Lumber
Elkhart attorneys condemn removal of BE A Carpenter as receiver and substitution of W A Willhide of Goshen. The Truth cites Miller Drake and Hubbell of Goshen representing Lake Shore Co as causing the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
BE. A. Carpenter
W.H. Mann Lumber Company
W. A. Willhide
Goshen
Miller, Drake, & Hubbell
Lake Shore Co
Trouble at Bremen Hits Steininger Marr Dramatic Co
The Steininger Marr Dramatic Company faced trouble in Bremen after a Bremen boarding house keeper prompted all baggage seizure and the manager’s arrest amid a travel stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Steininger-Marr Dramatic Co
Millersburg
Syracuse
Manchester
Severe Winter Weather Section Update
Severe winter weather dominated the section last night and today as snowfall is forecast for tomorrow.
Will of Rice Thompson leaves $7,000 estate to heirs
The will, dated January 2 1909 and witnessed by Harvey Elliott and George W Fleming, lists $7,000 as the estate total. Bequests: $500 to Alice and Maude Noble. $500 to each of Geo Irelands daughters. $200 to Annette B Cleland. $100 to Eli P Thorps. $50 to any unknown living heir. Remainder to Arthur E Zigler. Dr I W Short named executor. Culp Son of Goshen to bury Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Thompson
Goshen
South Bend
Harvey Elliott
George W. Fleming
Thompson
Alice
Maude Noble
Geo. Ireland
Arthur E. Zigler
Edward B. Zigler
Burkhart
Dr. I. W. Short
Culp & Son of
Poor Relief Totals by Townships Report
The report records aid amounts and expenses in Jefferson township showing $578 759 total and noting no aid. It lists $410 for overseeing in Concord township Goshen city and $18 in Elk hart township for overseeing, with Concord township at $390 50 and Elkhart township at $187 50 for doctoring the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Concord Township
Elkhart City
Elkhart Township
Goshen City
Has Rice Thompson a Brother Living
Attorney E B Zigler sought to locate a surviving brother of Rice Thompson by sending a telegram to Toledo after a 1908 will naming a John Thompson. The Toledo directory showed many John Thompsons, and Zigler requested more details but could not provide the information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice Thompson
John Thompson
Toledo
E. B. Zigler
Zigler
Man Held Liable for Debts of Lunch Car Operator
Rufus M. Moran learned that a man may be liable for debts contracted by another when Justice Brumbaugh in Elkhart awarded W. A. Griffin a judgment of 105.88 for groceries and meats bought for the Century lunch car, which had been sold to Tom Philips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus M. Moran
Century
Justice Brumbaugh
Elkhart
W. A. Griffin
Tom Philips
Boys' reform school fate for Mishawaka runaways
Wilbur Dotts and 16 year old Fred Griner, who escaped from the Ophans' Home at Mishawaka last Sunday and were apprehended here, were returned by Matron Godpasture. Griner, aged 16, will be sent to Plainfield boys' reform school. He has been a trouble maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Dotts
Fred Griner
Ophans
Mishawaka
Griner
Plainfield
Henry Daika Injured in Ice Cutting Accident at Dam
Henry Daika was cutting ice at the dam when he touched a sharp pick. He sustained a deep thigh wound and bled profusely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Daika
Gresso Promises Finest Sole Stitcher for Shoework
Geo W Gresso announces he has installed the finest sole stitcher in the shoemaking trade and invites customers to have their work done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Gresso
Now Cutting Ice at the Dam by Hinderer and Thiele Bros
Ice cutting is underway at the dam with C Hinderer and Thiele Brothers leading the operation. Workers aim to clear the ice and ensure steady water flow as winter progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hinderer and
Thiele Bros
Local Clue Noted Near Ulery Blacksmith Shop
A fragment mentions West Lincoln Avenue between Second Street and Ulery blacksmith shop. A City National bill book holds $20 and a reward is offered at a local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln ‘Avenue
Second Street
Ulery
City National
Marriage Licenses Issued for Wilbur J Beck and Martha B Shorter
The notice records a marriage license for Wilbur J Beck, 23, and Martha B Shorter, Goshen, indicating their intent to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur J. “Beck
Goren
Martha B. Shorter
Goshen
Indiana Senate Debates Truant Officer Reforms and Road Law
The Indiana legislature debates abolishing the truant officer role with a bill to place duties on school teachers and trustees. The three mile gravel road law prompts expected clashes amid party lines. Col Frank J. Dunten nears election as assistant secretary in the Twelfth district. A toll call vote tied, then Republicans Styner and another senator corrected their ballots to confirm Styner’s election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Benz
Frank J. Dunten
Col. Dunten
State Senate
Lagrange
Miller
Dunton
Harry N. Styner
Montmorenci
St Joseph County Bar Plans Reception for Mr Shively
The St Joseph County Bar Association met in South Bend to plan honoring Mr Shively the new senator. Vice President F M Jackson presided and a five member committee was appointed to report in a week. The event may be merged with the bar banquet on February 3 where Shively will be guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Shively
Primary teachers hold monthly institute in county office
Elkhart and Jackson townships teachers gathered for the regular institute at the County Superintendent A H Weaver's office. Miss Emily Ricketts delivered an engaging talk on primary work, drawing on years of Goshen school experience and earning high praise from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Jackson Townships
A. H E. Weaver
State Board of Education
Emily Ricketts
Goshen
Receiver appointed for rents on Elkhart property in foreclosure suit
Bb A Skinner named receiver of rents from Elkhart property tied to Thomas Hunsberger foreclosure case against J Bradford and others. Separate indictments include state v Carl Nelson for forgery dated Dec 7 1908 involving St Joseph Valley bank and state v Cecil Condon for unlawful assault on Aileen McMillen dated Dec 4 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. A. Skinner
Elkhart
Thomas Hunsberger
J. Bradford
Carl Nelson
Becke and Shorter Wed in Goshen Ceremony
Justice Whisler united Wilbur J. Beck and Martha FE. Shorter at the Goshen courthouse in a morning ceremony. Their marriage bonds were solemnized in the local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Justice Whisler
Wilbur J. Beck
Martha FE. Shorter
Goshen
Oyster Special Declares Danegler’s Canned Oysters
Danegler’s offers sanitary sealed canned oysters in pints quarts gallons and bulk options. Ships from Oyster Special labeling emphasizes cleanliness and convenient sizes for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danegler’s
DeKalb Fuel Company Leader Herschhell W. Thomas Dies
Herschhell W. Thomas, longtime head of DeKalb Fuel Tight and Power, prominent in state business circles, died at his Garrett home late yesterday after a brief illness from paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschhell W. Thomas
DeKalb, Fuel, Tight and Power Company
State
Garrett
Young Hero Jared Barker Earns Reward for Save
Jared Barker of Larwill, age 16, saved an hour from a wreck while aboard a Pennsylvania railway company train. The company awarded him a reward for his quick action and bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Ailway Company
Jared Barker
Larwill
Notable Visits and Moves Through Goshen Today
A series of brief notes from Goshen record movements and visits. Menno Yoder arrived from Mishawaka, Maj. Geo. W. Freyermuth from South Bend visited, Attorney John W. Hanan came from Lagrange, D. W. Wenger from Olive Township toured the city, Marshal Self had eye tests in South Bend, and Levi and Mrs. Thomas visited Corunna. Rev N B Mathes and family left for Dayton Ohio, Mrs. John Parish returned to Pierceton, Sheriff Ziesel moved Clyde Losee to Jeffersonville reformatory, Lou Aukerman of Knox inspected Goshen, Miss Marie Cleis visited South Bend, Miss Nettie Kreps and W C Perrin travel to Los Angeles, and Kreps, once a Goshen resident, is Hattie Kreps’s sister.
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Menno Yoder
Mishawaka
Maj
Geo. W. Freyermuth
South Bend
Goshen
John W. Hanan
Lagrange
D. W. Wenger
Olive Township
Marshal Self
Levi Thomas
Corunna
N. B. Mathes
Dayton
Ohio
John Parish
Pierceton
Sheriff Ziesel
Jeffersonvill Reformatory
Clyde Losee J
Lou Aukerman
Knox
Ind
Marie Cleis
Marie Starr
Nettie Kreps
W. C. Perrin
Rochton
Los Angeles
Cal
Kreps
Geoshen
Hattie Kreps
Died in Michigan Former Goshen Resident
Mrs. Adeline Walter widow of Amos Walter died yesterday at her daughter’s home near Kalamazoo Michigan at age 72. She lived in Goshen 12 years and earlier resided at Shore LaGrange County. Survived by three daughters and one son two sisters and one brother. Remains to be returned to Goshen for Oak Ridge cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Adeline Walter
Amos Walter
Imac Zylman
Kalamazoo
Mich
Wm. Burkett
Michigan
Shore
Lagrange County
Missionary Meeting of Wao Home Society
The Wao Man's Home Missionary Society met at Mrs. BE Starbuck's home on South Sixth Street Friday afternoon with strong turnout and a solid program based on the monthly study. A flag presented by Mrs. George A. Riley honors Mrs. Geo O Robinson of Detroit who was elected president of the national organization. A calendar showing yearly meeting dates and hostesses was distributed, with Mrs. Pratt slated as hostess for the next meeting on the third Friday in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waoman’s Home Missionary Society
BE. Starbuck
South Sixth Street
George A. Riley
Geo. O. Robinson
Detroit
Mich
National Organization
Food Price Lines From Shopper Notes
Shopper notes list items and quantities including corn peas tomatoes crackers beets bread and cranberries with prices or estimates. The fragment suggests a grocery list possibly from a domestic ad or market listing with a contact name B F Shrock and phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F
Bratt 7 seeks operation to restore sight in Fort Wayne
Walter Bratt seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Bratt of Warsaw was taken to Hope hospital Fort Wayne for an operation aimed at restoring his sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bratt
Edward Bratt
Warsaw
Hope Hospital
Fort Wayne
Osborn Award Upheld Against City in Injury Suit
A judgment of $500 for injuries awarded to Arthur Earl Osborn at Laporte against the city was affirmed by the appellate court. Miss Mae Morningstar and Arthur Levy of Warsaw won a prize for unique costumes at a rube dance in Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Earl Osborn
Laporte
Mae Morningstar
Arthur Levy
Warsaw
Cleveland teen Lee Shin runs away and returns home
A 15 year old boy from Cleveland township named Lee Shin left home for two days due to trouble in school and returned. He was reported missing briefly and was later found safe with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Shin
Cleveland Township
Legislative visitors from Indiana range of cities
I E McDonald of Ligonier and C G Lohman of South Bend attend the legislative session in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. .E.’ McDonald
Ligonier
C. G. Lohman
South Bend
Indianapolis
Leonard Blinckenstal injured in freight car coupling
Leonard Blinckenstal of a Lake Shore freight crew sustained a left hand injury during coupling operations near South Bend. The incident occurred aboard a freight car as conductors worked to connect cars. Further details were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Blinckenstal
Lake
Bend
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Daniel M. Bechtel
Edward W. Hawks Charles
A. Davis
Herbert HH
Gortner
Charles W. Miller
Joseph Hy: Lesh
Frank P. Abbott
J. ©. Wood
Elmér E. Mummert
Benjamin F. Deahl
Elmer Newell
Daniel. A. Sanders
W. O. Vallette
Public Health
BH. Starbuck
A. C. Yoder
N. E. Byers
Charles H. Newell
Wilbur L. Stonex
D. H. Hawks
Internal Waterways
F. EB. C. Hawks
Charles Kohler
Anthony Deahl
E. E. Mummert
D. L. Miller
Samuel F. Spohn
E. D. Chipman
W. B. Kreider
George B Slate
A. P. Boyer
W. Hawks
Harvey F. Banta
George B. Slate
Charles Lamb
George V. Roscoe
John L. Cooper
Aaron Hartzler
Warren Berkey
City Beautiful
Haines Egbert
James S. Drake
D. A. Sanders
W. Jack Latta
Frank Kelly
N. Salinger
Sam Lewis
Charles Shoup
George W. Hay
J. L. Mishier
BE. A. Vannuys
Wm H. Charnley
Guy C Boulton
T. C. Reed
S. C. Hubbell
Etha A. Dausman
Daniel J. Troyer
James A. Arthur
Martin V. Starr
Joseph A. Beane
W. R. Cc
Sewing Circle
Benj. F. Shively
DR. Ferguson
R. E. Proctor
Will
Mortuary Record
Hill
Clell Cocern
Talbot’s
S. Will
Elkhart County
Bango
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