City Council approves street pavement project costs
The city council authorized a street paving project covering one mile with an estimated cost range from 75 000 to 380 000 dollars. The action was taken in a meeting held last night.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1916
Page
1
Goshen OKs Seventh and Third Streets Paving Plan
The Goshen common council unanimously approved paving Seventh Street from the New York tracks to Main and Third Street from Washington to Plymouth avenues. Estimated cost up to 86 060, 3 hours hearing set for Feb 7, and bids required on four paving types. City plans widen streets to curb lines with potential Plymouth Avenue extension to connect long paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spahn
Common Council
Seventh Street
N. Y
Main Street
Third Street
Washington Street
Plymouth Avenue
HS Se St
Plymouth Road
Goshen
Elkhart-Harrison Township
Manin Street
Third Stret
City Council Proceedings and Public Works Notes
The council discussed preliminary action on purchasing a motor truck for the fire department. Corrections on Fifth street sewer assessments were ordered. Mayor Spohn urged Fire Chief Snebarger to inspect basements closely due to heating demands in cold weather. Streets and alleys committee to meet on street signs. Next regular meeting set for Monday night in January with five Mondays that month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn
Manrow
Nymeyer
Lehman
Municipal Leache Ss
Goshen
Fire
Collins
Spahn
Snobarger
Fifth Street
Snebarger
Elkhart Politician Walter Sykes Files for Treasurer Nomination
Walter Sykes of Elkhart, former bull mooxer and current city controller, filed his declaration as a Republican candidate for county treasurer to appear in the primary on March 7. He previously ran as the Progressive nominee in 1914 and now opposes Dr. W O Vallette of Goshen, who filed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sykes
Elkhart
Bull Mooxer
Sykes
W. O. Vallette
Goshen
Street Sign Proposals Discussed by City Committee
The streets and alleys committee of the common council met to hear proposals for furnishing enameled street signs for all city streets. No contract is closed and more proposals are sought. Aldermen Samuel Cripe Brookmeyer and Lehman serve on the committee. Signs have not been updated for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garris
Alfieys
Samuel Cripe
Breckmeyer
Lebman
Messrs
Nymeyer
J. I. Cripe
Manrow
Charles I. Cline
Santos
Cline
The
Common Council
Aldermer -Samuel Cripe
Brookmeyer and
Lehman
Horse Production Campaign Planned in Elkhart County
Arrangements set for a no horse production campaign in Elkhart County on Tuesday and Wednesday February 12. Charles M. McConnell of the IndifM Estillion Enrollment Board will oversee meetings. Day one features the Wakarusa farmers institute and day two at Millersburg. Judging and lecturing are features of both sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Charles M. McConnell
IndifM#E-stillion
Wakarusa Farmers Institute
Millersburg
Entente Demands Greek Leaders Hand Central Powers Envoys
Unofficial dispatch from Berlin reports the Entente has issued a note to the Greek government demanding that Central Powers envoys be handed their passports within forty eight hours or face further actions by the allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entente
Berlin
Roosevelt campaign stirs Indiana in bid for 1916 nomination
Indianapolis reports that Col Theodore Roosevelt’s drive for the Republican presidential nomination could overwhelm party machinery in Indiana. Two days after his Chicago maneuver, Col H S New, Roosevelt ally and 1912 insurgent leader, campaigns in Indiana asserting he is Roosevelt’s pick for U S Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Janu
Theodore Roosevelt
Indiana
Chicago
H. S. New
Col. Roosevelt
United States
Democratic state committee teams aid primary law filings
Chairman Bernard Korbly and Secretary A Sallee lead a force sending bank forms and introductions to committeemen across Indiana. The materials support filing primary nominations, party reorganization, and guidance on applying the new primary law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bernard Korbly
A. ©. Sallee
Democratic State Central Committee
Compromise Likely On Lighting Rate In Indiana and Michigan
The Indiana and Michigan Electric Co. likely reaches a compromise lighting rate with the cities of South Bend and Elkhart. A hearing before the public service commission will probably be limited to a request for confirmation, according to reports received last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana and Michigan Electric Co
South Bend
Elkhart
Public Service Commission
No developments in Thornburg murder case Cassopolis Mich
There are no new developments in the Thornburg murder case as of today from Cassopolis Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassopolis, Mich
Thornburg
Society Notes From The Philomathians Meeting
The Philomathians met last evening at Mrs. FE W Hawks home. The next event will be held at Mrs Hawks home next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomathians
FE. W. Hawks
Gic
Re. ¢ Hawks
Drugstore Difter Pleads Guilty On Liquor Charge
David BE Brumbaugh a Pierceton druggist pleaded guilty to violating liquor laws in Kosciusko circuit court at Warsaw Judge F Bowser fined him 300 dollars and gave a suspended four month jail sentence Many judges believe ordinary fines fail to curb liquor violations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David BE. Brumbaugh
Pierceton
F . Bowser
Kosciusko
Waisaw
Sre
National City Editors association formed in Indiana
The National City Editors association began official life with TH. T. Sullivan of Richmond Indiana as president P F Hunter of Sheboygan Wisconsin and EL 31 Luers of Grand Rapids Michigan as vice presidents M Bowman of Lima Ohio as secretary and C D Graves of Danville DL as treasurer The group was formed at the Indiana City Editors association annual meeting in Indianapolis Will Emilie of Logansport was elected president of the latter organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Editors’ Association
TH. T. Sullivan
Richmond
Ind
P. F. Hunter
Sheboygan
Wis
EL 31 Luers
Grand Rapidg
Week of Prayer at Church of the Brethren Opens Revival
A week of prayer began at the Church of the Brethren on Fifth and Clinton streets as a preliminary for a revival to start next Monday led by Evangelist Rev. J. H. Wike of Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Fifth and
Clinton Streets
J. H. Wike
Middlebury
Winchesters James Goodrich in South Bend for GOP run
James B. Goodrich of Winchester visited South Bend ahead of the March 7 primaries as Thirteenth district GOP leaders predicted his nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Goodrich
Winchester
Subject
South Bend
Goodrich
Packer Mfg Co Offers 1916 Celluloid Calendar
The Packer Manufacturing Company of 81-53 Enilton Street New York City has issued a useful celluloid calendar for 1916. Such calendars have been provided by the company for several years and demand from all parts of the world has been strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer Mfg. Co
Enilton Street
New York City
Packer Company
Farm Betterment Club Meeting Postponed
The Farm Betterment Club meeting at Jefferson township No. 10 school house was postponed due to severe cold weather and rescheduled for February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Betterment Club
Jefferson Township
Jefferson Theatre Changeover Soon Expected
It is understood control of the Jefferson theatre will February 1 pass to Mr and Mrs Laut P J Groop and Oliver M Kinnison of the GoMen News Times from the Allards of South Bend who bought the property months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Theatre
Barnhart Reports on Minister's Demand for Arms Embargo
Representative Barnhart explains the minister's demand for an arms embargo. He outlines the government stance and the factors shaping the policy response.
Questioning US War Readiness and Embargo Policy Debate
Representative Barnhart writes a minister in the Thirteenth district arguing against arming or preparing for war while acknowledging the two sides of an arms embargo. He notes allies accuse Germany of hoarding munitions and warns of dangers in revoking neutrality. He seeks impartial guidance to avoid bias and preserve peace and future munitions access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Thirteenth
United States
Germany
Austria
Germains Ingist
England
Great Free Fund
Congress
William J. Stamp Seeks Republican Sheriff Nomination
Elkhart resident William J. Stamp, a superior court bailiff, filed to run in the Republican primary for sheriff in Elkhart County scheduled for Tuesday March 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian J. Stamp
Elkhart
Superior Court
Elkhart County
Tractor Farming Launched as First Tractor Farming Journal
The Democrat notes a new publication, Tractor Farming, described as the first journal devoted exclusively to farming with tractors, signaling a focused resource for tractor-based agriculture and practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Railway to Spend 2000 in Improvements at YMCA
The North Georgia railway plans to invest about $2,000 in upgrades at the RB RY YMCA building at Euchart, aiming to enhance facilities and services. Local officials note the project will support community programs and historical preservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Railway
Euchart
Irwin Records Pioneer Farm at 120 Acres in Elkhart
Albert J. Irwin filed for Pioneer Farm status recording 120 acres in Elkhart township with Recorder Swart. The action marks the official designation of the property under Pioneer Farm records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Irwin
Elkhart Township
Recorder Swart
Pioneer
Celebrated Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs A J Mebl celebrate their 88th wedding anniversary today at home with family and friends marking the long union and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J.mebl
Diphtheria Crisis Deepens in South Bend
Public health officials report a very serious diphtheria situation in South Bend with strict enforcement of health rules and measures being imposed to control spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
St. Mark's Ladies Pastry Sale At Hardware Store
St Mark's Ladies announce a pastry sale on Saturday January 29 at Curtis and Carmien Hardware store. Proceeds support church activities. Local shoppers invited to attend.
South Bend Men Organize to Secure New Factories
After factories, business men of South Bend organize to attract new plants. A chain theft incident involves a Finder returning items to Sheriff Thomas and receiving a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Fikbart
Goxhen
Sheriff Thomas
Adair to Speak in Elkhart Tuesday January 25
Congressman Adair Democratic nominee for governor will address voters in Hoffman Hall Elkhart Tuesday January 25 at 2 P M. He is a four term Indiana 8th district representative banker and Portland Indiana manufacturer active on several key committees. No Goshen primaries speech scheduled. prior dates mentioned June 2nd were not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman Hall
Elkhart
Adair
Congress
Portland
Ind
Goshen
Austrian tramp sent to South Bend after arraignment
Frank Wocheck an Austrian tramp who begged on the streets and slept in the county jail was arraigned before Judge Drake on a vagrancy charge. The judge planned to send him to Putnamville penal farm but gave him $1 to travel to South Bend, and he left town on a Northern atam ear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wocheck
Drake
Putnamville
South Bend
Clubroom duty resumes for Frank Cook after illness
Frank Cook returns to duty at the Elk's club room following a three week illness. Mrs. Charles Morrice underwent surgery at Golshen Hospital yesterday with reported satisfactory condition. Harry Woodford of the News-Times, homebound with an infected toe, has resumed duties. BL Landis disclosed the route. Blowgh, who has been at the Mehl home, shows considerable improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cook
Elk’s Club
Charles 5
Morrice
Oat Golshen Hospital
Harry Woodford
News-Times
Blowgh
A. Z. Mehl
Ransburg Child Dies at Home in Steuben County
Ss. G. Ransburg, seven, died at his Steuben County home near Angola from old age. Survived by his wife, five sons and two daughters. He was an uncle of Joseph T. Ransburg of Goshen, who received a telegram about the death last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. G. Ransburg
Steuben
County
Angola
Joseph T. Ransburg
Goshen
Marriage by Wire Promotes Dutch Couple in Laporte and Holland
Extensively advertised nuptials join Johannes H. M. van den Elshout of Laporte to Wil helmine KE. van Baggum of Holland. The notice notes wire transmission and many columns of details for the ceremony and couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannes H. M. van den Elshout
Laporte
Wilhelmine KE. van Baggum
Holland
Measles Claim Third Whitley County Life
Alva Smith of Whitley County, a Garwill High School student, died from measles amid the prevailing epidemic. He becomes the third Whitley County resident to succumb to the disease in this outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Smith
Whitley County
Garwill High School
Mr. Smith
Bricker Sentenced for Rape Charge in Kendallville
Ch J Bricker a 24 year old taxi driver of Kendallville was sent to Putnamville penal farm for six months and fined $1 and costs. He faced a rape charge in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ch. J. Bricker
Kendallville
Putnamville
Rink Schedules Band Play Nights at Blosser Rink
Band performs at Blosser rink on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 8 until 11 p.m. The rink also opens Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blosser
Elkhart County Republicans and Progressives Meet for 1916 Merge
Tomorrow at Stones Hall Elkhart county Republican central committee plans a conference with a Progressive party special committee to set a basis for amalgamation for the 1916 campaign. Leaders from Goshen Bristol and Elkhart will discuss fusion while progressive voters who backed Beveridge in 1914 express conflict over a party merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
Elkhart County
Stones Hall
Progressive Party
Bull Moose Party
Daniel J. Troyer
Goshen
Charles W. Foulks
Charles FE. Gorham
M.S. Miker
Bristol
A. J. Baumgartner
Elkhart
Wilson Roose
Chicago
Eikhart
Albert J. Haveridge
Roose and Hall
Voeters
Beveridge
Central heating plant proposal eyed for Goshen city heat system
A central heating plant, likely city owned, is once again under serious consideration in Goshen. Engineer Herbert A. Seward of Chicago has drafted rough plans to run a heating pipeline from the water works to Goshen Hospital, aiming to use exhaust steam from the water and light plant. The city has long needed a central heating station, but previous efforts stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Herbert A. Seward
Chicago
Goshen Hospital
Coshen
Davis Named to Fill Goshen Deputy Post
Thomas A. Davis appointed by Prosecutor Oscar Jay of Elkhart to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Geshen deputy Anron Zook. Davis brings experience from the prosecutor's office. compensation set in fees. Zook was named after S. Everett Taylor resigned weeks earlier. Puvis today qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anron
Zook
Geshen
Oscar Jay
Elkhart
Thomas A. Davis
Jay
Davis
S. Everett Taylor
Goshen
Puvis
Wisconsin Weather Report From Deer Brook
Sorren reports to B and Silvia Keim that last week had no frosty morning with zero or below temps. One morning reached 38S degrees and another 24 degrees. Sleighing remains good with ten inches of snow. Mr and Mrs Keim moved from Elkhart County to Deer Brook four years ago. Mrs Keim is daughter of Christian Weaver of Union township and the Weaver family resides near Foraker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Democrat
Deer Brook
Langlade
Wis
Sorrento B
Silvia Keim
Keim
Elkhart County
Christian Weaver
Union Township
Weaver
Foraker
Mrs Garbara Butts Died at Longelit Hospital
Mrs Garbara Butts formerly of Elkhart died at Longelit hospital Logansport after being there eighteen months. The body will be taken to relatives in Cassopolis Mich for burial. W Z Ligerfoose of Elkhart is guardian of her estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longelitt
Garbara Butts
Elkhart
Longelit Hospital
Logansport
Cassopolis
Mich
W. Z. Ligerfoose
Taken to Prison Hobart Lyons Sentenced at Fort Leavenworth
Hobart Lyons of South Bend has been taken to Fort Leavenworth federal prison in Kansas. He will serve two years for stealing from interstate shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart Lyons
South Bend
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
Mother of Mishawaka Woman Dies at Keokuk
Mrs. John Menz aged 80 died at Keokuk Iowa following illness. She was the mother of Mrs. Arthur C Haslanger of Mishawaka. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Menz
Keokuk, Ta
Arthur —C.haslanger
Mishawaka
Goshen Lodge Initiates Four Candidates Thursday Night
Goshen lodge No. 798 B P O E plans to initiate four candidates on Thursday night and hold a banquet afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Plymouth Man Released Exonerated After Chicago Case
Plymouth resident Paul Newman of Plymouth is exonerated in a Chicago matter. The official release confirms dismissal of charges and acknowledges no wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Paul
Newman
Dhase
Chicago
Railroad plans ease Lincoln highway bottleneck at Osceola
C D Emmons railroad general manager outlines a 5000 dollar plan to move tracks south of Osceola to relieve the crossing on the Lincoln highway between South Bend and Elkhart. Osceola trustees and St Joseph county commissioners hear of purchase options along the Lake Shore line in exchange for vacating the current highway route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So. Bend
Elkhart
Osceola
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Rallway Company
C. D. Emmons
St. Joseph County
Trustees of
Traction Company
South Bend
Elshart
Elkhar
Emnens
Hearilkhart
Interurbin
N. OY
St. Joseph
Emmons
Osceola Board of Trustees
N. Curtis
Watson
Paper Suspends Franklin Democrat After 24 Days
The Franklin Indiana Democrat daily paper has suspended after 24 days of existence. The weekly edition will continue. Five unsuccessful attempts were made to start and sustain a daily publication in Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, Ind
Democrat
Franklin
W S Shafer Dying in Chicago Hospital
W S Shafer prominent Roches pauses, dies in Chicago hospital after operation reveals liver cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lambs Set Record Prices at Indianapolis Market
The Indianapolis market saw lambs fetch the highest selling prices on record at 11 dollars per hundred yesterday, marking a historic rise in local lamb sales. The surge reflects growing demand and tight supply in the livestock market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Instrument City Band of Elk Hart Performs Second Concert
The Instrument City Band of Elk Hart gave its second concert last evening with seats sold out at the Brunswick Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Instrument City Band of
Elkhart
Buesxlen Theatre
Rosina Hottinger Celebrates 80th Birthday
Mrs Rosina Hottinger of 113 North Third Street today celebrated her eightieth birthday. She was born in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosina Hottinger
Third Street
Goshen
Ice harvest presses on as thermometers hit zero
Cold snap grips the area with temperatures at freezing or below while crews continue the ice harvest. Workers report equipment efficiency and safety amid the persistent chill and rising demand for ice supplies.
Snow Races Stir Goshen Horsemen
Local Goshen horsemen plan snow races amid arranging efforts to host festive equine events. Organizers seek community support and venue coordination as they finalize details for a winter sled and horse show.
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Edward Chapman
J. A. Snapp
Roscoe Greennawalt
JL A. Snapp
Municipal League Meeting
Ees
Week of Prayer
Jefferson
Brotherhood of Man
Pioneer Farm
Steuben County
Stones
Tragthon Company
TRAGE
Osce
Ola
Elimi
St. Jo
Seph County Commissioners
Osceola Trustees
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