Rehearing Granted in City Bond Issue Case
A rehearing is granted for Goshen city bond issue petitioners led by the board of public works. The Indiana public service commission will hear arguments in Goshen on extending the utility, with loans potentially up to 400000. The board seeks authority to bend the utility for improvements including lighting, water mains, and pumping stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosben
William A. Wilbide
Board of Public Safety
Albert J. Inwin
Clarence Gardener
Robert Meyers
Pyaniel Taogan
2. R. Yoder
Orlinda Hailton
Indiana Public Service Commission
Board of Public Works
Ludianapolis
Guy W. Dansman
Legap
Goshen
Winkle
Commission
Works Board
Indianapolis
Cone Mission
Frei
President Harding Enjoying Voyage Enroute To Alaska
President Harding sails toward Alaska aboard the USS Henderson with Mrs Harding and an Alaska party. Two American destroyers escort the vessel as naval craft salute from Tacoma to Seattle waters. Officers conduct Pacific coast charts in calm sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Alaska
Henderson
Goa
Tiarding
Leauieierson
Heilersen
Tireonis
Herding
Nember
Tacoma
Seattle
Denderson
Boli
Corey
Farrell to Lead Philipsborn’s Inc in Kansas City
Porter M Farrell of Kansas City Missouri will become president of Philipsborn's Inc succeeding Martin FE Philipsborn who moves to the board. Brigadier General Abel Davis joins the board as a new member. The firm manufactures women's wear and suits, competing with the National Suit and Cloak Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter M. Farrell
Kansas City
Moe
Goshen
Nattetch
Chicago
Philips Horn’s, Inc
Ad Womens Wething Apparel Hease
Martin FE Philipsbern
Abel Davis
Philipsbern
Tnc
National Suit and Cleak Company
Father of Dying Young Man Sought in Joliet Wisconsin
Mrs. Bernice Cross-Clark of Goshen asks for help locating her brother El Ro Cross, who is critically ill in South Bend. The search was begun by the local postmaster at Mrs. Clark’s request, with her mother Mrs. Jacob Bloor and the Hahn property on First Street noted in Mar ion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Jacob Bloor
Hahn Property
First Street
Marion
Divorce Suit Filed in Circuit Court over Cruelty Claims
George F. Moore of near Elkhart files for divorce from Marian E. Moore in circuit court. The complaint prepared by Isaac Rane Parks of Mishawaka states they married October 2 1920 and separated July 6 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Moore
Near Elkhart
Marian” E. Moore
Isaac
Rane Parks
Mishawaka
Gary predicts 12-hour steel day end with new labor supply
Elbert H. Gary, chairman of United States Steel, said entry of workers from Mexico, the Philippines, Canada and a few European countries will enable abolishment of the 12-hour day in the steel industry. Samuel Gompers tainted the presidents promises to cut the hours as bluff and insincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Mexico
Philippines
Canada
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Washington
E. H. Gary
Harding
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Reverend Mackay Speaks to Goshen Rotary Club
Elkhart pastor Campbell MacKay addressed Goshen Rotary members at their noon meeting. His talk focused on the works of the Scots poet Robert Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell MacKay
Elkhart
Goshen
Will Filed for Probate
The will of Charles W. James who died on the eleventh of last month was filed with the county clerk for probate via the circuit court. Dated March 4 1922 the document provides that the entire estate goes to his widow Mary FF. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. James
Circuit Court
Mary FF. James
Formal Opening Of City Hall And Alley Vacation
At the weekly public works meeting Mayor Rimpler Engineer Kinney and Sol Dembusky arranged a formal city hall opening for Tuesday July 24 with a committee to finalize details. An alley between Lincoln Avenue and Clinton Street was vacated to merge properties for Goshen Hospital and Laura A Kindig Training School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Search of Public Works
Rimpler
Engineer Kinney
Sol Dembusky
Dembussy
Cletl FE
Firestone
Lincoln Avenue
Clinton Street
Fifth Street
Goshen Hospital Association
Laura A. Kindig Training School For
Tinevelark P.m
A. J. Math
Seventh Street
Madison Boulevard
Jefferson Street
Washington Street
Cottage Avenue
George W. Howell
Crescent Street
Crescent
Middlebury Streets
Purl Street
Sixth Street
Main Street
Abshire Oil Company
Second Street
Tenth Street
Michigan City Man Drowns Saving Friend
Fred Engel, 40, of Michigan City, drowned in the waters of Lake T, about 12 miles southeast of town, while attempting to save Barney Poxsywaka, also of Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Fred Engel
T" Lake
Barney Poxsywaka
Elkhart Boy Drowns in Christiana Creek
Donald Wright Butcher a 15 year old of Elkhart drowned in Christiana creek gravel pit after backing into deep water while attempting to kick water toward his sister. His body was recovered from about 23 feet of water. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs James H Butcher and seven half brothers and seven half sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Wright Butcher
James H. Butcher
Elkhart
Christiana Creek
Consumers Open 48th Grocery in Goshen
Consumers Wholesale Grocers open their 438th store at 228 South Main Goshen tomorrow with J C Levy general manager and assistant B Vassers present. Frost is temporarily in charge. The store is not a serve self and has no deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Consumers Wholesale Grocers
Middle West
South Main Street
Goshen
J.C. Levy
B. Vassers
Chicago Heights
DL. ON
Frost
Car Skids Against Truck. One Hurt in Rockford Street Incident
A Cadillac sedan driven by Charles Andrews Jr. of Rockford skidded into a curbside truck on Fikhart street yesterday. Mrs. Andrews suffered a scalp wound and slight concussion. Mr. Andrews and the two children were uninjured. The car was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Andrews, Jr
Rockford
Fikhart
Howard to Direct Hospital Drive in Goshen
The Goshen hospital ways and means committee plans a $5,000 fundraising drive to fund an addition. Howard, local investment manager for Interstate Public Service, will lead the campaign with past experience in Louisville. October is expected for the drive, with an advisory board and central committee to be formed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Hospital
Ways and
Feek
Howard
Louisville
Interstate Public Service Company
Farm Accident injures Milford boys hunting in barn
Francis Chapman ten and neighbor George Fowler fell from a hay mow in a Milford barn owned by Mien Teah Reer. Francis sustained a broken leg while George Fowler suffered a head gash. Both boys were hunting in a garden at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Chapman
Oliver Chapman
Milford
George Fowler
Mien Teah Reer
World Court Approval Endorsed by Christian Citizenship Meet
In Winona Lake Indiana July 6 the World Christian Citizenship Conference unanimously approved and adopted a resolution urging American participation in the world court. The vote backed the international court of justice as a step toward world peace while noting it should not address policy disputes or lead to a universal world government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Ind
World Court
World Christian Citizenship — Conference
International Court of Justice
United States
World Organization
Two Men Escape When N Y C Locomotive Strikes Car
Mishawaka July 6 Bert Pontius and son Clarence Pontius farmers near Elkheart escaped severe injury when the Ford driven by Clarence was struck by a New York Central locomotive at a crossing in Opcego. Both were slightly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Bert Pontius
Clarence Pontius
E’khhart
Ford
New York Central Railroad
Northern Indiana Net Tournament Opens July 23 28
The fourth annual open tournament for the northern Indiana tennis championship will be held at Gary from July 23 to 28 for men’s singles and doubles and women’s singles. The largest entry in the event’s history is expected. For information write H T Orsbern 524 Tyler Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Worfen
Gary
H. T. Orsbern
Tyler Street
Mary
Woman breaks ankle in slip at West Avenue
Mrs. Sam Kinsley of West Avenue slipped yesterday and broke her ankle. She was taken to Goshen hospital where an X-ray confirmed the fracture and the bone was reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Kinsley
West Avenue
Goshen Hospital
Saturday Democrat to publish noon editions weekly
The Democrat will be issued at noon each Saturday starting tomorrow and continue through August 25, with editions released every Saturday noon thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continuin
Democrat
Indiana and Michigan Weather: Partly Cloudy Skies Tonight
Indiana and Lower Michigan forecast partial cloudiness tonight and Saturday with scattered thundershowers and little temperature change. Local regions expect similar conditions across two states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lower Michigan
Negotiations Begin on Miners Contract in Atlantic City
In Atlantic City on July 6, negotiations start between anthracite operators and miners to craft a new contract to replace the August 31 wage pact. About 100 officials from both sides and 155,000 workers are present as John L. Lewis prepares to present the miners demands for a 20 percent wage rise and a $2 daily increase for day workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Pennsylvania
Scranton
John L. Lewis
Miners Union Letter Sparks Provincewide Strike Call
Provincial police seek to identify the author signing as J. B. MacLachlan secretary of District No 26 United Mine Workers of America who urged coal miners provincewide to strike in protest of alleged brutality by police and troops during steel worker disturbances at the British Empire Steel plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
N.S
J. B. MacLachlan
United Mine Workers of America
British Empire Steel Corporation
Slayer of Laporte Grocer Fails In Cash For Liberty
Walter Baker, 21, once scheduled for the electric chair for the 1918 Christmas Eve murder of Laporte grocer Carl Cook, escaped a prison break in Michigan City. His death sentence was commuted to life by Governor McCray after appeals influenced by his mother and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Walter Baker
Carl Cook
Laporte
Baker
St. Joseph County
McCray
All But One of 13 Racing Balloons Down
Indianapolis reports the 13th elimination balloon race started July 4 with 13 craft. Only the Navy balloon crewed by Lieut. L. F. Roth of Lakehurst remains aloft, awaiting a report as the others have landed. Roth is aided by Lieut. T. B. Null.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States Navy
AGGOS
L. F. Roth
Lakehurst
N. J
Lieut. Roth
Lieut
T. B. Null
LaPorte County Boy Killed by Infuriated Bull
Leslie Keith line of Washington township was killed when attacked by an infuriated bull while working on a Colorado ranch. Relatives hastened to Denver to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Leslie Keithline
Christina Keithline
Washington Township
Keithline
Colorado
Denver
Elderly Miller man hurt in hay load fall
J. E. Baker, 64, of Millersburg, suffered neck sprains after falling from a hay load he was unloading. He landed on his back and head but doctors believe no serious injuries will develop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Baker
Millersburg
Mr. Baker
Goshen and Elkhart Cars Damaged In Collision
Automobiles driven by Owen Ruie of Goshen and Albert Bailey of Elkhart were damaged Wednesday in an Elkhart collision. No injuries were reported. Bailey arranged to settle damages to Ruie’s Goshen car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Ruie
Goshen
Albert Bailey
Elkhart
Mr. Bailey
Inheritance Tax Rider Validated by Indiana Attorney General
Indiana Attorney General Lesh ruled the inheritance tax rider attached to the automobile license increase law in 192 percent was valid. Rob ert E. Bracken, state auditor, had called the rider unrelated to the license measure and invalid, but the AG's letter supports its validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lesh
Robert E. Bracken
State
General Assembly
State General Fund
Highway Department
Bracken
Elkhart Warehouse Destroyed by Fire
A two story frame warehouse owned by Heilman and Heilman feed dealers in Elkhart was destroyed by fire discovered at 12 30 this morning. Loss estimated at 6000 with 3000 insurance and firemen say spontaneous combustion in baled hay likely caused the blaze. Firebrands spread endangering nearby buildings and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heilman & Heilman
Elkhart
Starkweather Home Bequeathed to Go shen Y M C A for Girls
Dr Roy L Starkweather leaves 215 South Fifth Street in Go shen to the city for a Helen Johnson Home for Girls run as a Y W C A house. If the city cannot accept the gift, the property reverts to the estate. The will names Rexall Heights Orchard to Frank Starkweather for life then Doris Starkweather Sloan, with Frank authorized to sell if needed. The widow is executrix and the estate is valued at about 20 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy L. Starkweather
Soouth Fifth Street
John W. Irwin
City of
Goshen
Helen Johnson
Helen Johnson-Starkweather
Starkweather
Guy W. Dausman
Harriet G. Starkweather
Go- Shen City
Masonic Lodge
Dausman
Mansonic Lodge
Frank E. Yoder
Aaron N. Weldy
Rexall Heights
San Luis Obispo County
California
Faso Robles
Frank Starkweather
San Diego
Calif
Doris Starkweather-Sloan
George Sloan
Painful Fourth of July Accident Injures Kling
George Kling, 45, of northwest of Elkhart, was painfully injured Wednesday in a unique Fourth of July incident. He improvised a mounted cannon for his young son, and a bone piece placed in it caused a discharge that ripped his right arm, torn a ghastly wound an inch and a half deep, injured his left arm, and severely bruised his right shin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kling
Elkhart
Kling
City Education Board Awards Samuel Landon Roof Painting Contract
The city board of education awarded Samuel Landon the contract to paint roofs and fire escapes of school buildings, formalizing the project and timeline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Education
Samuel Landon
French View On Reparations Seen Favorable
Paris reports a favorable reading of talks on reparations with allies appearing to unite amicably. France reportedly shows no sign of altering its pre announced reparations plan despite British opposition. In London Denst Aubire and Baron Moncheur plan to meet Lord Curzon to present clarifications on reparations policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
Lenden
France
London
Count Denst. Aubire
Baron Moncheur
Lord Curzon
Rockefeller to display giant Adam and Eve sculpture in New York garden
A 125 ton sculptured Adam and Eve group by George Grey Barnard, each figure about 25 feet tall, carved from Carrara marble, will be erected on the Rockefeller estate at Pocantico Hills New York in a garden of Eden setting, funded by John D. Rockefeller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Grey Barnard
John WD. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
N. Y
Seven Goshen Streets to Get Paved by Rieth-Riley
Rieth-Riley Construction will begin asphalt paving on seven Goshen streets within two weeks. Crescent Street from Fifth to Cottage. Fifth Street from N Y C tracks to Middlebury. Washington Street from Ninth to Tenth. Turn Street from Main to Third. Emerson Street from Plymouth to Purl. Plymouth Avenue from Wright to Third. Cottage Avenue from Lincoln to Madison. Completion expected by late fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieth-Riley Construction Company
Goshen Streets
Crescent Street
Fifth Street
Cottage Avenue
Middlebury Street
Washington Street
Ninth Street
Tenth Street
Turn Street
Main Street
Third Street
Emerson Street
Plymouth Avenue
Purl Street
Wighth Street
Lincoln Avenue
Madison Boulevard
Wife charges adultery in divorce complaint
Clara FE. filed in circuit court for divorce from Jesse today through Attorney George R. Harper. She seeks a decree, $2000 alimony, and $100 in attorneys fees. Married November 30, 1907, at War Saw and lived apart since last Tuesday. Accuses him of open adultery with Harriet Martin and cruelty by frequent cursing and causing mental suffering. She states he is a painter capable of earning $10 weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara FE
George R. Harper
Jesse
Warsaw
Harriet Martin
Gary Friedman Beaten to Death in Stores
Window shoppers found Samuel Friedman dead in his store in Gary Indiana on July 6. Police believe he was beaten with a hammer found beside the body wrapped in bloody paper. Friedman was a pioneer local merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary, iInd
Samuel Friedman
Friedman
Red Cross Meets at Salem Bank for County Fair Plans
The American Red Cross chapter gathered this afternoon at four o'clock in the Salem Bank and Trust company. They discussed plans for the county fair exhibition and the program for the coming years and received reports for the past month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Salem Bank and Trust Company
Replevin suit filed for unlawful detention of automobile
Montague Laidlaw and Cutting Inc filed in circuit court against George Ulery seeking possession of an automobile and $25 damages. T Barris represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUTYT
Replevin
Montague, Laidlaw & Cutting, Inc
in _reel triat
George Ulery
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Public Service Commission
Philipsborn’s, Inc
Rev. MacKay
Consumers Grocery Company
Sam Y Lewis
South Main Ce
Sro
Goshen Electrical Material Company
Gouraud
U. S
New York City
Chote
Lieut. de Vibraye
Northern Indiana
Fuse Demands
Laporte Grocer
Cash
Laporte County
John D. Rockefeller
Gary Bee Ce
RED Cross
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