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Goshen Daily Democrat

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Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1906

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Quiet Title Case Involving $40,000 Realty In Circuit Court

The Compton vs Benham quiet title suit is heard in circuit court for the second time after a first trial in January awarded victory to the plaintiff. Dr Francis A Benham, now deceased, left heirs named as defendants. The case hinges on whether Benham was legally married to Miss Eliza Yoeman and thus her heir. Depositions dominated the morning as Judge Vantlett and attorneys argued. Other items: Stock v Gillett flour case, Erb-Hughes appeal from Nappanee, and various estate matters and a forgery sentence of Walter Graves.

Compton Hannah Keteham New York Bronson Mich Eugene Morris Angola Ind Eliza Yeoman Yoeman Benham Erb-Hughes Nappanee Dodge Hughes Erb Onecoi Inueries Abe

Factory Proposition Under Consideration by Commercial Exchange

A Goshen Commercial Exchange committee seeks funds to secure the National Cream Separator factory for the city. The project promises a sizeable payroll of about $1,000 weekly and population growth. Subscriptions start tomorrow with donations from $5, offerings to be paid in up to three installments for larger gifts.

Commercial Exchange Democrat Goshen

Mayor Darrow Returns to La Porte Amid Support

Mayor Darrow has returned to La Porte and says he will continue as mayor. The council is expected to pass a resolution showing confidence in him. Darrow and his wife own large farming interests near La Porte and he is involved in some manufacturing enterprises.

Darrow LaPorte

Young Man Becomes Violently Insane in Jail

Keleie McIntire, 25, confined in Marshall county jail for two months, has become violently insane. An application will be made for his admission to Langcliff. McIntire is serving 200 days for failure to provide for his family.

Keleie McIntire Marshall County Langcliff McIntire

Sale of Goshen Property by Cooper Confirmed

Cooper has sold property in Goshen to Alice M. for an amount around six hundred dollars, per the local sale record. The transfer appears finalized under Martin and Cooper's filings with the Goshen land office.

Martin Cooper Alice ,M Cooper P Goshen Coe

Gov Hanly's lid slows liquor in dining cars on Lake Shore

The Lake Shore railway company has issued instructions to conductors and waiters on buffet and dining cars forbidding liquor service after 11 p.m. and on Sundays while trains pass through Indiana. The order, effective immediately, aims to curb late servings for travelers.

Lake Shore Railway Company Indiana

Large Frank Large dies at home age 65 in Elkhart

Frank Large aged 65 dies at his North Ninth street home after months of illness. Survived by wife and four children including Mrs. Gilbert Yergin and Mrs. William Collins of the city. Funeral Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at German Baptist Church Clinton and Fifth. interment Oak Ridge Cemetery. Grace Yergin, 25, Elkhart teacher, dies at 407 Beardsley after two weeks with heart trouble. Funeral Saturday at 1:20 p.m. at M E Church Elkhart. interment Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Large Frank Large North Ninth Street Sta’cuck Gilbert Yergin William Collins Jesse Large Fairlawn Lilly Lauderman Wolland Chhurch Clinton and Fifth Streets Oak Ridge Cemetery Yergin Grace Yergin Elkhart Goshen W. L. Yergin Beardsley Avenue LaPorte Wilden Avenue Charles Lester M. E. Eaured

Bull Fight Witness Faints After Fatal Event

Clinton G. Wiggins writes from San Antonio about a bull fight witnessed in Mexico City where fifteen horses and eight bulls fought. One matador or spectator died during the spectacle, and Wiggins fainted after viewing the scene.

E. E B. Mummert San Antonio Tex Clinton G. Wiggins Mexico City

Smallpox Quarantine Near Milford

A Milford area home four miles southeast of Milford is quarantined amid reports of a skin eruption suspected to be smallpox in a visitor from Paine Ohio. The Michael family is maintaining precautions with no danger anticipated.

Henry Michael Milford Mr. Michael Paine, O

Ill Marion Republican Leader Faces Pneumonia Risk

George A. H. Shideler of Marion Indiana, a Republican politician who recently lost the bid for chairman of the state central committee, is very ill at home. Pneumonia is feared due to exposure during his campaign.

George A. H .Shideler Marion, Ind State Central Committee Marion

Miford Town Board Considers Electric Lighting

Town board discusses a proposal to install electric lighting to bring electricity to Miford. The brief note indicates ongoing deliberations and no final decision at this time.

Miford Neist Marea

Roofer is Hurt After 15 Foot Fall at West Wilden Avenue

Arthur Headley fell from a roof at 303 West Wilden Avenue while hauling shingles. He suffered a broken right tibia, broken left arm, and possible internal injuries. Mrs Emma Lewis found him unconscious and called help. he was taken to his father-in-law George Kyle’s home and will remain homebound for months.

Wilden Avenue Arthur Headley Headley Emma Lewis George Kyle Sherwood

Home for Epileptics Gains Marshall County Endorsement

Marshall county physicians adopt resolutions backing a Plymouth hospital for epileptics. They argue Plymouth is sanitary with suitable surroundings and present strong reasons for locating there. Fifteen doctors sign, including health board and county medical society officers.

Marshall County Plymouth Marshall County Society of Physicians Boards of Health The County Medical Society

Infant son of Frank Beck dies suddenly in Kingman

George Beck received a telegram announcing the death of his infant nephew. The loss came as a sudden shock after a letter from Frank Beck indicated the child was in perfect health a few days earlier.

George Beck Frank Beck Kingman Kansas Mr. Beck

Books and Magazines Donated to Goshen Public Library

A donation to the Goshen Public Library includes multiple Bible study works and religious volumes. Items listed include Geikie Holy Land and Bible in two volumes Hours with the Bible six volumes New Testament Hours four volumes Old Testament Characters one volume Daris Dictionary of the Bible Lamar Croop magazines Mrs F B Hawks McClures 1905 Noble Kreider Romola Rev F Schaenzlin Der Evangelist subscription.

Goshen Puble Winona Geikie’s Holy Land Daris Lamar Croop F. B.C. Hawks McClure Noble Kreider—Romola F. Schaenzlin der Evangelist

Silvers Seeks Sheriff Backing in Concord Township

Concord township politicians mobilize to secure a solid delegation to the Republican county convention for Chief of Police Charles Silvers of Elkhart as sheriff candidate. Roose Vanfleet and Dr. Eisenbeiss lead the effort urging substitutes to back Silvers, while rival W H Roth and others weigh consolidation against him. Hess remains active canvassing.

Concord Township Charles Silvers Elkhart Wilsoon Roose Vernon W. Vanfleet C. M. Eiisenbeiss W. H. Roth Middlebury Silvers Roth Roose-Vanfleet-Hisenheiss Concord Elhanan W. Hess Goshen John UN Warden Whetten Jackson Township Hess Messrs

Commissioners Have No Right to Employ Tax Ferrets

Judge Paulus of Grant county circuit court ruled there is no law authorizing county commissioners to hire tax ferrets. The ferrets typically work on commission, taking 35 to 50 percent of taxes collected, diverting public revenue. The work should be done by the county assessor, with commissioners ensuring it is performed by elected officials.

Paulus Grant County Circuit Court

New Paris Mutual Telephone Co elects directors

Stockholders at the New Paris school house elected three directors Milton Weaver William Swartz and Noah Daussmin. Holdover directors remain D J Whitehead J W Rondabaugh J F L McClure and Solomon Mishler. Officers named include President D J Whitehead Vice President Milton Mishler Secretary J W Rondabaugh Treasurer J F McClure. The system serves 270 subscribers with about 5 000 phones on a free list and reports a successful year including new toll lines to Gossen and Syracuse.

New Paris Mutual Telephone Co New Paris School House Sain Milton Weaver William Swartz Noah Dausmin D. J. Whitehead J. W. Rondabaugh J. FL. McClure Solomon Mishler Milton Mishler J., F. McClure Gossen Syracuse

Sick List Reports Mixed Medical News

Mrs. Howard H. Hopkins is considerably improved while Mrs. Geo C Harrison remains about the same. Mrs. Andrew Yant near the city is steadily failing after months of illness. Mrs Ira Barringer on West Pike Street is ill. Mrs. William Harker on New Street suffers from broncho pneumonia. Mrs Abraham Kercher five miles southwest of the city, recently improved, has relapsed. Mrs Rachael Krutz has about recovered from a grip attack.

Howard H. Hopkins Geo. C. Harrison Andrew Yant Ira Barringer West Pike Street Wiliam Harker New Street Abraham Kercher Rachael Krutz

Foulks to Move to Ligonier in Early April

Charles W. Foulks plans relocation to Ligonier around April 1. He has arranged with Straus Bros to join the loan department starting February 12 at their Ligonier bank. Foulks will split time on the road and likely sever ties with Imme Hess and Foulks here.

Charles W. Foulks Ligonier Foulks Straus Bros Ligonier Bank Imme Hess & Foulks

Butler Arrested After Millinery Store Attack in Eau Claire

Dr. F C Hubbard testified in a divorce case. Hosea Butler attacked Hubbard at Eau Claire Michigan, striking the physician and disfiguring him for life. Butler is jailed in St Joseph for safe keeping as Eau Claire reacts to the incident in the millinery shop owned by Mrs Butler.

F. C. Hubbard Hosea Butler Eau Caire Mich Butler St. Joseph Eau Claire Dr. Hubbard

Chorus organizers to meet in Goshen on Friday

Mrs. Griffith of South Bend will organize a chorus by meeting all members of the Woman's Musical Club in Goshen at 114 West Lincoln Avenue at 2 30 sharp Friday. The event aims for broad club representation and active participation.

Griffith South Bend Goshen Woman's Musical Club J. J. Becknell Lincoln Avenue

Record of the Pennsylvania Railroad's historical metrics

The Pennsylvania railroad shows total mileage of 3896 miles and a fleet including 2948 engines 2169 passenger cars and 113119 freight cars. Employment reaches 88405 persons. Passenger revenue totals 31086053 dollars while freight revenue amounts to 90709361 dollars.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railway

Elkhart County Farmer Arrested After Daylight Raid

A prominent Elkhart county farmer, detained in the Ida Miler Cripe daylight raid, was arrested by Constable Heath. He paid fine and costs totaling $13 and was taken by surprise on the street.

Elkhart County Ida Miler- Cripe Heath

Lake Shore timetable changes announced for February

Starting February 4 a new time table goes into force on the Lake Shore road. The airline branch sees No. 10 eastbound due at 1 43 p m five minutes earlier and No. 17 westbound due at 8 34 a m will stop at Mishawaka.

Lake Shore Road No. 10 Mishawaka

Ex-Councilman Scott Seeks Republican Nomination for County Commissioner

Former council member John F. Scott enters the Republican bid for county commissioner in the Middle District to replace Charles A. Davis. Harrison township candidate Wilson H. Rood also seeks the same seat.

John F. Scott Charles A. Davis Wilson H. Rood Harrison Township

Nomination of M. V. Starr as Goshen Postmaster

The president has sent to the Senate the nomination of M. V. Starr for postmaster of Goshen Indiana.

M. V. Starr Goshen, Ind Senate

Interurban Scraps Bring Little trouble to Courts

A scrap at the corner this afternoon drew attention as the interurban gathering gains a reputation but did not yet lead to charges. Local participants have avoided the justice courts so far.

Justice Courts

Northern Indiana Deaths Report

Mrs. William Long died Tuesday near Warsaw from consumption. Margaret Smith of Paw Paw township Wabash county is dead. Robert George, Bourbon's noted citizen, died Tuesday. Mrs. Bert Lamson died yesterday at Rolling Prairie after a brief illness. Sarah A. Eicchholtz died at North Manchester aged 85. Henry Herman died yesterday in South Bend of apoplexy aged 28. Simon Farro died Tuesday in Michigan City hospital of blood poisoning at 35. Sarah Crutcher pioneer of Noble county died at Round Lake aged 73 from paralysis. David Selig, 67, German native, died suddenly in Ligonier after returning from Chicago. George Rise, farmer near Bunker Hill, died Tuesday of heart trouble aged 62.

William Long Warsaw Margaret Smith Paw Paw Township Wabash County Robert George Bourbon Bert Lamson Rolling Prairie Sarah A. Eicchholtz North Manchester Henry Herman South Bend Simon Farro St. Anthony's Hospital Michigan City Sarah Crutcher Noble County Roun Lake David Selig Germany Ligonier Chicago George Rise Bunker Hill

Warsaw Postmaster Denies Accusations Over Hiring Charges

C B Bentley the War saw postmaster denies any involvement with charges filed at the postoffice department about the Warsaw office. He has sent a letter on the matter to Representative Brick. Wilful reports say Bentley aims to block his successor. Robert W Nelson named as Warsaw postmaster.

C. B. Bentley Warsaw Postoffice Robert W. Nelson

Winona Fort Wayne Line Secures Franchise in Allen County

The Winona Fort Wayne rail line gains Allen County franchise. It will start at Winona Lake and run parallel to the Pennsylvania tracks toward Fort Wayne. Promoters accept terms within 60 days and file a bond to show substantial progress before July 1907 and completion in July 1907. The route passes through rich country and touches several water bodies en route to Kosciusko County.

Winona Fort Wayne Alen County Winona Lake Pennsylvania Kosciuske County

Trustees Elected by Local Methodist Churches

The Methodist churches in New Paris Ridgeville Benton and Waterford elected trustees. Named for New Paris were Geo Cart James Matthews W S Cline C M Yost John McClure for parsonage W S Cline E M Elsea and W W Hire. Ridgeville lists P L Silburn Will Hire Henry Hire Henry Snyder and Will Stetler. Benton names E M Elsen J Scrannage Hester Leacock. Waterford includes Co D Meburt W S Cline and E M Elsea.

Methodist Church New Paris Geo. Cart James Matthews W.S. Cline C. M. Yost John McClure Ridgeville P. L. Silburn Will Hire Henry Hire Henry Snyder Will Stetler Benton Church E. M. Elsen J. Scrannage Hester Leacock Waterford D. Meburt W. S. Cline E. M. Elsea W. W. Hire

Charges Filed at Civil Service for Postal Official

Postmaster Rose of Angola faces charges at the civil service commission alleging pernicious political activity and collection of assessments from postal employees. The case mirrors accusations against C. D. Sherwin, and a special examiner will visit Angola to conduct the inquiry.

Civil Service Commission Rose Angola C. D. Sherwin

Keehn Forms Chicago Law Partnership

Roy D. Keehn formerly of the Goshen public schools teams with Curtiss R. Manning and James M. Sheldon to establish Manning, Sheldon & Keehn in Chicago.

Roy D. Keehn The Goshen Public Schools Curtiss R. Manning James M. Sheldon Chicago Manning, Sheldon & Keehn

Duty return shores up Silver Lake agency head

Will Bussart, who resigned from the Big Four agency at Silver Lake long ago to seek wealth southward, has returned and resumed leadership of the agency there.

Will Bussart Big Four Silver Lake

Elkhart Man Finds Lost Marriage License Near Station

Charles Weatherhead of Elkhart recovered a lost marriage license once held by Robert Lee Losee near the interurban station, returning it to its rightful record.

Charles Weatherhead Elkhart Robert Lee Losee

Adams County News Clips Highlight Local Happenings

Samuel Wolf of South Whitley died recently in Missouri. Adams County Poultry and Pet Stock Association to hold annual exposition in Decatur January 31 to February 2. Neumanese establish a parochial school east of Bluffton with 35 pupils. Henry Hattery of Wabash to camp in his front yard due to tuberculosis. Pipeline officials estimate Huntington county oil output at 710,286 barrels in 1995. Myrtle King awarded 150 dollars in Peru for injuries from a Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction car. Portland merchants suspect an incendiary at work. Grimes Bros incur big fire losses again. John Stillman injured in sawmill accident near Marion. Pioneer gathering at Monmouth features a foot race between Samuel Kunkle and Lyman Hart, Kunkle winning by a narrow margin.

Samuel Wolf South Whitley Missouri Adams County Poultry and Pet Stock Association Decatur Bluffton Henry Hattery Wabash California Huntington County Myrtle King Fort Wayne Lyman Hart

Judge Rules Tax Omission Case After Limitation Issue

Judge C H Truesdell of La Porte decides in favor of Dr Garrish estate in a Lake County suit to stop collection of 20 240 back taxes on 58 000 omitted from taxation from ISSio to We The court holds statute of limitations does not bar adding omitted property to the tax list but reduces the assessed duty to 11 00 which the estate pays Garrish a former Hammond and Chicago dentist

C. H. Truesdell la Porte Dr. Garrish Lake County Issio Hammond Chicago

Harry Slaters Partner Arrested After Pursuit

Detective Buck Fletcher brought Michael Burke alias Fingers to Randolph county jail after Burke, famed partner of Harry Slater who was shot at Lima last November and died a week later, faces trial for the Ridgeville bank robbery.

Buck” Fletcher Wincester Michael Burke Fingers Peterman Harry Slater

Striking Crown Heist Sparks Chicago Murder Link

A stranger at a Michigan City dentist office sought removal of a gold crown to sell it. Police tie the suspect to the Chicago murder of Mrs. Arthur Gentry, with Constantines reported in many towns but the true culprit elusive.

Michigan City Faank Constantine Arthur Gentry Chicago Constantines

Ed Shannon Eludes Police Ahead of Convention

Ed Shannon, pursued by Chicago police, is believed to have fled to California. Officials expect his arrest before the Republican county convention.

Elkhart Ed Shannon Chicago California

Tri-State Poultry Show Opens in Angola With 600 Entries

The fifth annual Tri-State Poultry Association show opened in Angola yesterday featuring one of its largest exhibits. More than 600 entries included winners from New York and Detroit and other major shows.

Tri-State Poultry Association Angola New York Detroit

Dewey Envoy Reaches Zion City with Letters

Jasper H. Depew, envoy of John Alexander Dowie, arrived in Zion City last evening bearing important letters from Zion's head. Depew is formerly from Goshen.

Dewey Zion Jasper H. Depew John Alexander Dowie Zion City Mr. Depew Goshen

Farmers Institute at New Carlisle with Purdue and Normal speakers

A farmers institute is set for next Thursday in New Carlisle featuring Prof. H N Slater of Purdue University and Miss M M Mather of Normal Illinois as state speakers.

Farmers’ Institute New Carlisle H. N. Slater Purdue University M. M. Mather Normal, Il

Wanted representative for large business firm position

Wanted a well educated individual with good references to represent a large business firm. Good salary for the right party. Apply to J.8. Simpson, Hattel Hotel.

J. 8. Simpson Hattel Hotel

J V Banta Plans $4000 Residence at Ligonier Next Summer

J V Banta announced plans to construct a $4,000 residence in Ligonier next summer. The project features a single family home expected to boost local housing options and employment during the building phase.

J. V. Banta Ligonier

Boy Loses His Left Foot and More in Michigan News

Robert Carpenter, 12, slipped while trying to catch a Lake Shore freight train in Elkhart yards. A car passed over his left foot, amputating it. he is in serious condition and faces possible blood poisoning. In Elk heart, Clyde Weaver is acquitted of selling liquor to Lem Manning. Detroit youths Emil Keetn Frank Jennings and John Blacher, with Martin Banke of South Bend, are held on weapons and burglary suspicions.

Robert Carpenter Lake Shore Elkhart Clyde Weaver Blue Ribbon Ray- Mer Lem Manning Natty Newell Manning J. 3 Dodge Weaver Frank Hite Emil Keetn Frank Jennings John Blacher Detroit Jennings Blacheron Keehn Martin Banke South Bend

Bucklen Theatre Announces Three Major Attractions

Bucklen opera house in Elkwort reveals three key shows. George Sidney performs Busy Izzy's Vacation Friday night January 26 and draws full houses. Next Monday January 23 features David Belasco's Japanese drama The Darling of the Gods with Perc y Haswell and Robert T. Haines after its Chicago Garrick run. February 5 presents Wilton Lackaye in The Pit from McVicker’s. Tickets may be reserved by phone. interurban cars will hold for showtimes.

Bucklen Opera House Elkwort George Sidney Izzy Will David Belasco Bucklen Garrick Theater Chicago Percy Haswell Robert T. Haines Elkhart Wilton Lackaye McVickers Theatre Lackaye

The Man on the Box at Garrick Chicago Opens

Henry E. Dixey stars in The Man on the Box at Garrick theatre Chicago starting Sunday January 28 for two weeks. The farce comedy debuted 123 nights ago at Madison Square theatre New York produced by Walter N. Lawrence and has run since.

Henry E. Dixey Garrick Theatre Chicago Madison Square Theatre New York Walter N. Lawrence

Miss Hazel Williams Weds Don Kleder In Quiet Marion Home

Miss Hazel Williams daughter of Louis Williams of Marion married Don Kleder of Milford at the bride’s father’s home. Rev Freely Rohner officiated the ceremony held quietly after the recent death of the bride’s mother. Kleder is the son of George Kleder.

Hazel Williams Louis Williams Marion Don Kleder Milford Freely Rohrer Mr. Kleder George Kleder

National Editorial Association to visit South Bend in June

The National Editorial Association will visit South Bend on June 12 or June 19. Winona will be visited on June 18 or June 19 as part of the same tour.

South Bend National Editorial Association Winona

Dramatic adaptation of David Harum at the Jefferson

Julius Cahn presents William H. Turner in the comedy at the Jefferson on Saturday evening with a carefully chosen cast. The three act play is praised for its clever dramatic construction and overall satisfying production.

Edward Noyes Westcott New York David Harum Irie Julius Cahn William H. Turner the Jefferson

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Dr. F. A. Benham Frederick Wo Stock William S. Gilett Gillett Bowler Dour Hillsdale Gillet Nappanee Court John McAules Wesley Adelbert Cornel Wade Claude FE. Cornell Balanes Hind Ruth Cornell Protecte John Martin Daniel Martin Indiana National Bank Walter Graves Graves GOV Hanly Lake the Shore Mortuary Record Shideler Millersburg Howell Post Ft. Wayne Cantiate Detroit Boys South Bend Lad Michigan Oicers Bucklen Attractions
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