10 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
1
Reports indicate two surveys examined an interurban route from Fort Wayne to Lake Wawasee with discussions among Goshen and Wawasee stakeholders. Promoters seek Indiana Railway Company support and local attorney Wilbur Storey to push the plan amid material costs and cottage owner concerns.
City Judge Peters sustained attorney Oscar Jay Wines demurrer in Miller Drake v Violette action for $150 fees. Plaintiffs plan to appeal to the circuit court after a compromise memorandum failed to be reduced to writing. The dispute stems from a land possession case involving Chloe Irwin and Charles Irwin against John H Violette.
A disjointed local column reports on political disagreements with Goshen News, possible interviews with candidates, and speculative voter behavior. It notes a lively horse incident with Lon Farrell and a damaged buggy, attorney Oscar Jay planning Atlantic City vacation, a Lake Shore arrest, a missing son case, and LeGrange’s Lawton Rifles unit.
Jeffersonville reform school pardon board will review the case of James Clark at the next meeting. Clark, convicted in Elkhart for assault with intent to kill, received an indeterminate term at Jeffersonville. Authorities seek Clark’s prior prison history and possible past reformatory confinement.
The local German community is said to favor the Kansas City ticket over McKinley and Roosevelt, opposing Republican imperialism and conscription, and reportedly aligning against the Hannaized platform. The note invites a Newsman interview during the feverish period.
Elder E. B. Niles objects to harsh local coverage of his marriage ceremonies claiming authority to perform marriages. He cites proof shown publicly and says publicity supports his livelihood. he has conducted three weddings to date. A separate notice reports Alma Anna Davis of La Porte ordered moved to Longcliff Hospital due to presumed insanity tied to long-term grieving over her father.
John B. Walk nears decision to enter the Republican race for township trustee as supporters push him forward. In party news, Berkey and Learning of the county central committee announce the judicial convention for the thirty fourth circuit will be held in Shipshewana on Thursday August 16. A F Wilden ends real estate office at Cornell grocery and plans street work, saying he has few days left in the business after many years.
City barbers met last night and agreed not to raise the price of a haircut beyond a quarter. Prices stay at fifteen cents.
A delegation from the Indiana Railroad Company led by President Kennedy and Vice President Smith met with Niles city officials and citizens on Friday to discuss a franchise to operate street cars through Niles and parts of South Bend. They stated ten large cars and rails are ready, and expect the line to be in service by fall, with a possible new bridge to permit the route.
Joseph Antonides of LaGrange brother of Hawks' drug store clerk Earl Antonides has vanished since last April. He served near Che Foo in a district thought safe from Boxers, aged about 22, previously a Dover newspaper compositor. Earl seeks information from Washington as a box of fine curios is due to be displayed at Hawks store.
A group of young people from the city gather at Miller's park for a 5 o'clock picnic dinner hosted by Miss Gladys Brooks and companions. Separate party travels from Elkhart to Garver Lake for a moonlight boating night hosted by Miss Alma Oberholtzer and Edna Kies, returning tomorrow.
Will Morgan of Decatur Illinois was freed on a $300 bond posted by relatives after being charged with throwing a firecracker that exploded and injured Wilbert Bender. Asa Miller, charged with stealing Orlando Martin's shotgun, was released on a $50 bond, and his brother Dan was exonerated.
A brief collection reports a fruit grower presenting a 15 inch apple branch with a dozen apples, a large apple crop expected, a mother’s meeting topic Why Two Standards at Mrs. M. Kelly's home, an invitation for July 11, a Middlebury postmaster Chas. Elliott's electric shock, lightning near the post office, Dr. H. B. App promoting excursions from Quincy and Mishawaka to St. Joe on July 22, cement walk work at the Big Four depot, limited county appeals to the state board likely only for railroads and telephone companies, and a Money to Loan notice by Rocse and Lint.
The Syracuse Cement Works tested its mammoth boilers for the first time yesterday. The plant will be completed in 90 days and produce about 1,009 barrels of cement daily. Up to 100 skilled workers will be employed, with advanced machinery reducing drudgery and boosting efficiency. The facility features three 400 hp engines, two 350 kW generators, 20 motors, and a nine-panel Ver mont marble switchboard.
Press opinions from LaPorte Argus Toledo News Detroit Tribune LaPorte Bulletin Huntington News Democrat react to the 1900 party nominations. Bryan praised for stalwart leadership while trusts and silver Republicans face criticism. Palmer calls Kansas City convention a triumph for the people.
Grace Va Studdiford formerly Grace Quivey of North Manchester retires from the Uhing's Cave Opera company in St. Louis after a contract dispute over featuring Nellie Braggins. Hearst's Chicago American debuts promising a furore in Chicago journalism with rapid Gosheni circulation and a strong democratic slant.
Mrs Libbie Lefebre went to Goshen to confront her ex husband Joseph Lefebre who has been living with Mrs Nettie Rudy Coates. He faced a two week trial where she said he showed intoxication. Mrs Lefebre will stay in Goshen. Mrs William Kesslar of Gilead township near Coldwater died yesterday by jumping from a windmill. She was sister of ex Judge David N Green of Coldwater and longtime Gilead resident. Death was instantaneous.
Michigan City Dispatch reports Bishop White remains homebound but will travel to Harbor Point Michigan for cooler air and rest. The LaPorte Michigan City railroad project contract goes to Chicago Insulation with operable hopes within 30 days if franchises grant. A seven year old was left at J W Carskaddon's house as mother fled on a Lake Shore train. Katie Sternberg faces $100 bonds for shoplifting with Hattie Biddle linked to curfew violation. Elsie Clark and Wilson Parker announce their August 1 wedding. Chas Lambert saved from cramps while swimming at Pine Lake. A Spanish war veterans group forms in South Bend. Property transfers listed include Henry Zellers to John H Miller for $1,500. Teaiah Violette and Lydia A Richards to Letta L Higgins for $80 and $225.
E M Albright reports his valuable driving horse stepped on a large nail on Main Street last evening. The animal suffers intense pain but no serious injuries are expected.
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