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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1907

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Fireman Loses Both Feet Under Locomotive in Accident

Shirley Musselman a 23 year old fireman on a Lake Shore switch engine at Englewood yards was run over Sunday afternoon losing both feet and facing possible death. He is in Englewood railway hospital in unstable condition with risk of blood poisoning. details remain unclear. Musselman from Millersburg had been employed eight months and was unmarried.

Shirley Musselman John Musselman Millersburg Lake Shore Englewood Musselman Teddy Lantz Millersburg Brake Cleveland

Sixth Street Paving Work Underway by Hatch Crew

Hatch contractors mobilized a crew on South Sixth Street south of Purl Street to prepare for brick pavement from the current end to the junction with South Main Street. Purl Street is finished, hailed as a premier thoroughfare. Western Construction Co. awaiting start on asphalt paving south of Lincoln Avenue. Water mains are laid and street ready.

Hatch South Sixth Street Purl Street South Main Street Western Construction Co Lafayette Sixth Street Lincoln Avenue

Wreck at Millersburg Delays Lake Shore Freight

An east bound Lake Shore freight wrecked at Millersburg last night when an air hose broke. Several cars derailed and both tracks were blocked for a few hours. wrecker from Elkhart called. No injuries and minimal damage reported.

Lake Shore Millersburg Elkhart

Rockenbaugh and Cripe Families Welcome Daughters

A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Adam Rockenbaugh of Clinton township. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Noble Cripe of Clinton township. Mrs Cripe, formerly Miss Callie Harper, is well known in Goshen.

Adam Rockenbaugh Clinton Township Noble Cripe Cripe Callie Harper Goshen

Elkhart Granted Grace to Close Belvidere Corset Plant

Elkhart received a day of grace to secure the Gossard Corset Company plant at Belvidere lil. Prospects for the deal look favorable after noon. A total of $28,000 is required to complete the purchase.

Elkhart Gossard Corset Company Belvidere Lil

Thieving Bell Boy Stole Diamond Buttons

Oliver hotel bell boy Alton Glass in South Bend received a suspended sentence after stealing diamond mounted cuff buttons from a guest.

Alton Glass Oliver Hotel South Bend

Former South Bend resident warden James Reid dies

James Reid former Michigan City prison warden is fatally ill with Brights disease and had previously resided in South Bend.

James Reid Michigan City Bright South Bend

Dying in Detroit Report on Hotel Oliver Former Manager

John J. Hethrington once ran the Hotel Oliver in South Bend is reported to be dying in a Detroit Michigan hospital.

Detroit John J. Hethrington Hotel Oliver South Bend Detroit, Mich

Hauling Ringling Circus Reaches Marion This Week

The Big Four company moves Ringling Bros. circus this week with today’s show in Marion. The logistics involve transport of the traveling ensemble and equipment through the town as performances continue.

Ringling Circus Ringling Bros.’ Circus Marion

Wanted Girl for General House Work in Family of Three

Advertises for a girl to do general house work for a three person family. No washing required. Apply at 213 North Fifth Street.

North Fifth Street

Subsidies Blocked Over $40,000 Vote Change

Special report from Rochester notes Judge Bernetha ruled $40,000 in subsidies approved for the Indianapolis Logansport and South Bend Traction Co. cannot be collected after a date in the election petition was altered post-signature. Speculators had been handling the subsidies.

Rochester Bernetha Indianapolis, Logansport & South Bend Traction Co

Runyans and Mathias Appeal After Elkhart Beating

In Elkhart city court Mrs. Sarah J Runyan and her son Harry were fined one dollar and costs while Mrs. Caddie Mathias was fined five dollars and costs for beating Ruth Cone. They appealed to the superior court. Miss Cone, engaged to Ted Runyan, faced assault by the trio who disapproved of the engagement. The marriage outcome remains unknown.

Elkhart Sarah J. Runyan Harry Runyan Caddie Mathias

Mrs Coszad Allegedly Elopes With 19 Year Old Lover

South Bend man Cc. L. Coszad reported to police in Elkhart and Goshen that his wife, 35, disappeared with a 19 year old boy named Fred Dimmerbeler. He described intense distress and said no crew is attached to either Mrs. Coszad or the youth.

Cc. L. Coszad South Bend Ekhart and

Harry Forney Hurt In Claypool Baseball Game

Harry Forney formerly of Goshen and an agent for the Big Four at Claypool split the index finger of his right hand after a ball struck him during a game with Pierceton. He was driven home by E. W. Showalter of the Claypool hotel. doctors fear permanent stiffness.

Harry Forney Claypool Pierceton Goshen Big Four Railroad Company E. W. Showalter

First Animal Cruelty Conviction Involving A Chicken

William Rudy reported his oldest hen was attacked by Christ Seeberger in Elkhart after the bird wandered into a flower garden. Seeberger was arrested and fined $1 plus costs for cruelty to animals, marking the first recorded conviction of this kind with a chicken as the central figure.

William Rudy Christ Seeberger Elkhart Seeberger Rudy

Seven Wards of County Send to Mishawaka Home

Seven of Jacob Bickel’s Washington township children were made wards of the county today. The invalid father’s brood, ages from two to 14, totals nine siblings in the family. The wards will be sent to the Mishawaka orphans' home for care.

Jacob Bickel Washington Township Mishawaka

Insurance Agents Meet in L W Vails Office

Local fire insurance agents gathered last Friday evening at L W Vail's office and elected officers for the association. William H. Charniley was named president, George P. Rowell as vice president, and L W Vail as secretary and treasurer, signaling a formal leadership slate for the group.

L. W. Vail Wm. H. Charniley Geo. P. Rowell See. & Treas

Kosciusko Board Raises Winona Lake Assessments Fifty Percent

By unanimous vote the Kosciusko county board of review raised the assessment on Winona Lake lots by an even fifty percent. The action followed more than a week of consideration on the matter.

Kosciusko County

Sunday excursion to St Joseph from Goshen

About 60 Goshen residents traveled to St Joseph Michigan for the Sunday outing as the excursion season peaks. Large crowds from Chicago arrived with boats fully loaded and ready for leisure on the lakeside trip.

St. Joseph St. Joe Mich Chicago

Mayor Kohler Speaks in Winona on Bryan Visit

Mayor Kohler traveled to Winona to hear Bryan deliver a magnificent speech. Warsaw council members accompanied the mayor on a tour of the city during the visit.

Kohler Winona Bryan Warsaw Council

Noble County Names Appointees to Purdue

Noble county commissioners appoint Walter P. Cockley of Albion and Strait of Ligonier as students at Purdue.

Noble County Noble County Commissioners Walter P. Cockley Albion Strait of

Through to Pennsylvania Survey of Air Line Completed

Survey of the Chicago to Pennsylvania air line is finished. Five miles of railroad are in operation from LaPorte toward Chicago. Sixty to seventy percent stock interest has been taken by LaPorte leaders. Right of way for 25 miles is paid for and fifty year franchises issued in Goshen LaPorte Tolleston and Gary. Gary emerges as a major industrial city built by U S Steel with projected population 200620. Reciprocal traffic pacts with Murdock interests will open access to South Bend and feed business from Ohio Indiana and beyond.

Chicago Gary LaPorte LaPorte Common Council Goshen Tolleston U. S. Steel Co Murdock Ohio Indiana South Bend

Tragic Fall at Coldwater Train Depot Injures 18-Year-Old

Miss Kessie Munyon, 18, was run over by a moving Lake Shore train at Coldwater Michigan depot. In a crowd's view she fell under the wheels and lost both legs. She was rescued and hospitalized, with little chance of recovery. A rush for seats sparked the accident as the train departed. a young man reportedly relieved the moment, causing her to fall under the wheels.

Lake Shore Coldwater Mich Kessie Munyon Lees

Young Dobski Freed After Beer Car Burglary Case

William Dobski a 15 year old boy and several others forced an entrance to a L. S. & M. S. Ry excur sion rain baggage car in South Bend two weeks ago stole several cases of beer and cigars. He was released on suspended sentence by the city police court in South Bend after admitting his part and promising the offense would never be repeated.

William Dobski South Bend Dobski

Soldier Joseph Asselman Killed on B&O Railroad Tracks

Joseph Asselman, an elderly Civil War veteran known in Mishawaka and vicinity, was killed while walking on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks near Bremen, Indiana. He was about 60 years old and his remains were shipped to Mishawaka to his sister Mrs Regina Geyer.

Joseph Asselman Mishawaka B. and O Bremen Ind Regina Geyer

Unclaimed Body of Tramp Killed by Train Found at Morgue

The unclaimed body of a tramp killed by a Big Four train on the morning of July 4 remains at the Culp morgue. Coroner evidence from trainmen suggests the man was deaf and may not have intended to end his life, leaving uncertainty about the cause of death.

Culp

Rockefeller Passes Through Goshen En Route to Cleveland

John D. Rockefeller, oil magnate, rode the Lake Shore Limited through Goshen Saturday night while traveling from Chicago to Cleveland after testifying before Judge Landis in the Standard Oil inquiry.

Rockefeller Goshen John D. Rockefeller Lake Shore Limited Chicago Cleveland

Delegates to Grand Lodge B P O E Meeting Leave for Philadelphia

W C Ellis delegate J A Arthur alternate Charles R Parker Chas F Kelly and W A Willhide depart Saturday night or Sunday for Philadelphia to attend the annual meeting of the grand lodge B P O E illustrating a local fraternal rumor of travel plans and attendance.

Philadelphia W. c. Ellis J. A. Arthur Charles R. Parker Chas. F. Kelly W. A. Willhide Grand Lodge

Well Advertised Goshen on Chicago Line Focus

The Goshen area is receiving prominent promotion in the newspaper space carried by the Chicago New York Air Line. Emphasis is placed on the significance of the Chicago LaPorte Goshen division and its growing importance.

Goshen Chicago-New York Air Line Chicago-LaPorte-Goshen

Trouble with B and O Freight on Winona Line

Disputes arise as B and QO freight trains block cars on the Winona line at Milford Junction, causing considerable trouble for local operations and prompting rail officials to seek resolution.

Winona Milford Junction

Kendallville Lad At Havana Anchor With Dixie Ship

Harvey B. Shipe, a Kendallville lad, is aboard the transportation ship Dixie and at anchor off Havana Cuba during a naval movement or assignment. The report places a local youth in an overseas port scene connected to a U S transport.

Kendallville Bay Cuba Harvey B. Shipe Dixie Havana Kendallville

Boys’ dress suits sale at Louie Simon & Co

Boys aged 5 to 16 can buy dress suits this week only for 3.95 at Louie Simon & Co. The ad emphasizes a limited-time discount on children’s formal wear from the retailer.

Louie Simon & Co

Paul H. Dodge Arrives in Liverpool and Heads to London

Paul H. Dodge arrived safely in Liverpool and then travels to London. The note places the journey on a Wednesday and highlights his transit through two major British cities.

Paul H. Dodge Liverpool London

Horse Runaway Injures Vehicle Near City

Frank Cline, who lives west of the city, was driving a horse that bolted causing the vehicle to smash. No injuries were reported among the occupants.

Frank Cline

Hope for court house talks at Elkhart council

Elkhart county council members including Messrs Hawks Hire Miller Sykes Chamberlain and Berkey met to set appropriations through January 1 1908. Judge Vanfleet urged permanent court quarters and opposed a ten year Monger building lease. Possible purchase of the H C Dodge home or a city county joint court house plan was discussed while annual rent limits were explained.

Superior Court County Council Hawks Hire Miller Sykes Chamberlain Berkey John M. Vanfleet Elkhart Superior Court Monger Elkhart H. C. Dodge Second Mari Streets Ir. Monger Middlebury St. Bridge Elk Sheriff Superior Court Rock Run Creek Main Street First Street Court House

Seventy three enter Glidden Tour route approval announced

Chairman F B Hower of the touring board of the A A A announces 73 automobiles entered for the fourth annual Glidden Tour and Hower cup. The event starts Wednesday morning for New York via Chicago. With non-contestants the list may reach about 100 as the tourists proceed.

F. B. Hower New York Chicago

Morrice brothers sail and work near Manila camp

Robert V. Morrice, son of Mr and Mrs J V Morrice, sails on a U S transport to Manila to join a contractor building government barracks. His brother George Morrice, also of the Morrice family, is in Chinook Washington as a cook with the E and P railway camp where the railroad tunnels Fort Columbia. Buel Davis of Goshen returns from Alaska to Marysville Washington.

Robert V. Morrice J. V. Morrice United States Manila George Morrice

Justice Hays Fines Two for Net Fishing Violation

Justice Hays of Ligonier fined Adam Hill and Roy Packerson each 37.50 dollars for violating the fish and game law. They were caught using a net at Bear Jake. The incident underscores the high cost of illegal fishing and the persistence of such practice.

Justice Hays Ligonier Adam Hill Roy Packerson Bear Jake

Shepard Resigns as Cleveland GE Manager

Arthur B. Shepard resigns as manager of the Cleveland office of General Electric Co. after seven years to devote more time to his railway, lighting and power interests in Northern Indiana. He has served as president of the T. and C. L. organization.

Knights of Pythias Officers Installed Tuesday Evening

Attention is called to the installation of officers for the Knights of Pythias Tuesday evening. A. M. Farrell, C.C.

A. M. Farrell C.C

James Oliver in Serious Condition Again in South Bend

James Oliver, the millionaire plow manufacturer, who recently recovered from a serious illness, is again in a serious condition at his home in South Bend. A Chicago doctor advertises as a specialist on red noses. Choice old upland potatoes are 65c per bushel at Jo W. Shiffer and Son’s, with phones listed as No. 388.

James Oliver South Bend Chicago Jo W. Shiffer’ & Son

Louie Simon Offers All Fancy Socks In Varied Sizes and Colors

An ad from Louie Simon & Co. markets a wide range of fancy socks available in multiple sizes and colors. The short note mentions traction items and a collision context near Decatur, suggesting transport or car related details.

Louie Simon & Co

Stiver's Elaborate Store Opens in New South Main Location

Stiver's elaborate store opened at 211 South Main in the Haines Egbert building after remodeling. The three story shop houses 165 by 25 foot rooms with a basement undertaking department, furniture on the second floor, and pianos and parlor goods on the third. Opening hours were 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 with Imperial Orchestra, carnations and souvenirs, and an estimated 3,000 visitors.

Haines Egbert South Main Street Imperial Orchestra Stiver Elboratels Furnisher Ceil Isetropolitan

Desert Rat Travelers Drive From California to Boston

Four sun browned travelers in a tramp auto named The Desert Rat journey from Greenwater California near Death Valley to Boston Massachusetts. The 3500 mile trip started in California and ends in time for Old Home Week. The four men George G Reed Harry W Brown Harry Mordecai and George K Shuler are Boston natives who began in Chicago and plan to pass Goshen en route. They built a 62 horsepower machine from multiple makes to suit themselves and emphasize the private nature of the venture.

Chicago California Wild Flower Mine Death Valley Cal Boston Mass George G. Reed Harry W. Brown Harry Mordecai George K. Shuler Greenwater Goshen Reed

MORTUARY REPORTS ELKHART TEEN AND PERU LIEUT

Elizabeth Korn 17 of Elkhart dies of tuberculosis Saturday night. Lieut. Ray Shobe 30, of Ligonier and Goshen birth, dies of peritonitis after illness tied to a cough. Surviving family members, travel of remains, and funeral details listed. Shobe served in the Spanish American War and belonged to Goshen lodge of Elks.

Korn Elizabeth Korn Chas. Korn Elkhart Shore Lieut Ray Shobe Peru Ind Ligonier Jonas Shobe Shobe Co. L Gertrude DeBoer Goshen Bearss Hotel Goshen Lodge of Elks Vern Shobe Peter DeBoer South Highth Street Rev Mathes The Reformed Church

Electrical fags and scalp massage Sarah Scott

Reading shows fragmented notes referencing an electrical topic, a scalp massage, and a person named Sarah Scott with unclear context or action. The piece lacks coherent event details, dates, or organizational anchors to form a complete news item.

Sarah. Scott

No More Modern Fourth of July Celebrations

South Bend readers oppose modern Fourth of July shows with calls for old fashioned festivities. The South Bend News condemns the displays as vile with rampant gambling and saloon openness. Impeachment talk targets Mayor Fogarty, who denies direct responsibility as three men, William Wilson George Davis and Charles McAvoy, are jailed on bonds after a theft during The Slide for Life.

South Bend South Bend Sunday News South Bend Tribune Fogarty William Wilson George Davis Charles McAvoy C. H. Milhouse

Valley Paper Company Incorporation at Elk Hart

The Valley Paper company of Elk hart filed articles of incorporation with County Recorder Vernon. Capitalized at 25000 dollars, stock divided into 250 shares of 100 dollars each. Life of corporation set at 50 years. Incorporators include Cyrus E. Frye Charles M. Hisen beiss Melvin L. Ulrich Jacob Bold berg Jacob MWiner Charles B. Brod rick sr. William D. Dalton Sam Win er and Nelson BE. Miller. Paper will be manufactured. Goshen Lodge No 798 B P O E filed articles of incorporation with the county recorder.

The Valley Paper Company of Elkhart County Recorder Vernon Cyrus E. Frye Charles M. Hisenbeiss Melvin L. Ulrich Jacob Boldberg Jacob Mwiner Charles B. Brodrick William D. Dalton Sam Winer Nelson BE. Miller Goshen Lodge

Miller Dies After South Bend Stabbing

Fred E. Miller died at Epworth hospital from a stab wound inflicted by Frank Spring, an Italian, following a stabbing in South Bend. Spring is jailed and arraigned in police court on murder charges. Miller had lived in South Bend for 17 years.

South Bend Fred E. Miller Frank Spring Epworth Hospital

Weybright Reunion Held July Fourth at Old Homestead

The Weybright annual reunion gathered 185 neighbors on July 4 at John Weybright's homestead in Jackson township. Rev. James Neff chaired the afternoon meeting. D W Weybright was elected president with C H Troup as vice president and C M Troup as secretary. Next year's reunion is set for July 4, 1908 at the same site.

James Neff J. W. Rodibaugh D. W. Weybright C. H. Troup C. M. Troup J. C. Metz Pearl Geyer Ada Weybright Mertie Neff Bert Weybright Harley Weybright Orba Weybright

All Saints Chapel consecrated at Lake Wawasee by Bishop White

All Saints Chapel at Lake Wawasee was consecrated yesterday by Bishop White with Father Roland and the St James Episcopal choir of nearly 60 voices. Many communicants attended including locals. Three masses were held with Bishop White delivering the sermon at 10:30 am and choir boys served at 6:30 pm and 7:30 am joind by Miss Sarah Manahan as soloist.

All Saints Chapel Lake Wawasee Bishop White Roland St. James Father Roland Sarah Manahan

Mishawaka Man Taken Into Custody After Firearm Incident

John Van Belleghen of Mishawaka was detained after consuming alcohol and firing shots at his wife and daughter, causing terror in the neighborhood.

John van Belleghen Mishawaka

Sheep killed by lightning near Goshen under maple tree

Nine sheep belonging to Jesse Cripe north of Goshen were struck and killed by lightning while they rested in a field beneath a maple tree. The incident was witnessed by nearby workers and attributed to a sudden storm.

Jesse Cripe Goshen

Bridge Inspector Wallace Marshall Charts O. S. B. and Nei. Go

Bridge engineer Wallace Marshall of Lafayette surveys multiple bridges in the interests of the O. S. B. and Nei. Go, conducting inspections to assess structural integrity and safety.

Murdocks Wallace Marshall Lafayette S. B

Goshen Grays Fall At Dowagiac In Michigan Benching

Goshen Grays lost 6 to 1 at Dowagiac Michigan after costly errors despite more hits. Wilson booted three misplays while Grisamer was injured, Wagner moved to second. Dowagiac led 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 with Goshen managing one run. About 400 fans saw the downgrade. manager Dresch noted lineup changes and cancellations with Krumpetz Giants to visit next.

Goshen Grays Dowagiac Mich Dresch Wilson Grisamer Wagner Goshen Grays Pru Bohaves Stale le Ee Ehigene Betz Freeland Wagner Smith Felkner Ackerman Hutchinson Foster Pass Goldstein Benner Stimpson Hycoop Bamberger Reshore SNES Coldwater Krumpetz Giants Elkhart Waukegan Racine Joe Pulse Patsy” Donovan

Anxious for Connection With Nappanee by Trolley

Elkhart anxious for an electric railway to Nappanee. Regular railway builders not interested. A stock company in Elkhart is proposed with $250 000 capitalization. Bucklen and Herbert’s trolley line experience at Lagrange cited as example of high costs and limited progress without direct railway men’s stake.

Nappanee

Dry Sabbath Leads to Raid in Elkhart

In Elkhart a strict dry Sabbath prevented any liquor. Police Chief Silvers ordered a raid on Mrs. Christene Strongquist’s bathhouse at 212 Marion Street. Seven inmates, three women and four men, were jailed after fines paid.

Elkhart Silvers Christene Strongquist Residence Marion Street

Lambrigger's Animal Show Arrives in Town

Gus Lambrigger brings a moving menagerie from Warsaw to Main and Jefferson, featuring the Regal Python, a jaguar, and an orangutan. Prof W H Sheak will lecture daily, show runs afternoon and evening all week, admission ten cents. Lot with six rooms offered for sale by Kauffman and Anhen at Davis.

Lambrigger Gus Lambrigger Warsaw Main Jefferson Streets New York W. H. Sheak Manchester Peru Rourg

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