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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1916

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Receiver sought to manage Winoka Interurban line assets

In Elkhart a suit by First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago and Emile K Boisot trustee seeks foreclosure of a 750000 mortgage on the Goshen and Warsaw branch of the Winona Interurban Railway. A receiver may be appointed to manage the entire system as bonds default on interest payments.

Elkhart First Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago Emile K. Boisot Goshen and Warsaw Winona Interurban Railway Co South Bend Chicago Winona Interurban Company Goshen Winona Peru Indiana Loan & Trust Co Indianapolis Goshen-Warsaw Warsaw- Peru Conmpany

Lost Sight In Lime Accident At Bristol

Edward Streeter, 9, and his brother Charles were playing near a Bristol cement works when lime blew into their eyes. Charles regained sight after treatment in Elkhart, but Edward remains totally blind. The Steeters are well known in Goshen and the surrounding country. Both boys suffered intense pain.

Edward

Lehman Family Reunion Date Set At Wakarusa Home

The fourth annual Lehman family reunion will be at Frank Leatherman's home in Wakarusa on Tuesday August 22. Officers include J M Lehman of Nappanee as president, Fieyid Lehman of Wakarusa as secretary, and Harvey Lehman of Fort Wayne as treasurer.

Benjamin Lehman Frank Leatherman Wakarusa J. M. Lehman Nappanee Fieyid Lehman Harvey Lehman Fort Wayne

Lightning strikes barn. farmer's wife dies of shock

Mrs. Elizabeth Rapp, 57, of Allen County, dies from heart trouble believed caused by the shock after the Rapp farm barn was struck by lightning and burned to the ground.

Elizabeth Rapp Allen County Rapp

Hastings man loses money to wire tapping gang

Charles Fertig, a retired farmer from Hastings Nebraska, reports a loss of 5400 dollars to a wire tapping gang operating in Gary Indiana and other locations in northern Indiana.

Charles Fertig Hastings Neb Gary Indiana

New Overland Auto Wrecked In Valley Valley

Melvin Bangher of Valentine owned and drove the Overland that struck a tree near Ligonier, causing the wreck.

Overland Melvin Bangher Valentine Ligonier

Near Death After Car Is Hit By Interurban

E. M. Stultz and Alya Miller narrowly escape serious injury when an interurban car collides with the end of the automobile they occupy. The crash interrupted traffic and prompted a safety check by local authorities.

E. M. Stultz Alya Miller

Valparaiso Musician Nearly Drowns in Flint Jake Swim

Carl Mason, a Valparaiso musician, nearly drowned while swimming in Flint Jake. He became exhausted but survived the incident.

Carl Mason Valparaiso Flint Jake

Warships Watch Night Departure of Submarine

Allied warships patrolled off Cape Henry through the night waiting for the submarine Deutschland to depart. They cruised the entrance with searchlights and then moved north to south at dawn. Reports in Baltimore of Count Bernstorff visiting the submarine next Wednesday are denied. Deutschland expected farther into the Atlantic and Bremen seen in an American port.

Norfolk Cape Henry Deutsctlana Bay Baltimore Count Bernstorff Atlantic

Democratic Leaders Plan Substantial Re Election Campaign

Vance McCormick of the national committee conferred with President Wilson and other Democratic leaders on the coming campaign and re election strategy. The initial campaign work will begin in Maine with Wilson's acceptance speech nearing completion pending Charles F. Hughes speech in New York on July 31.

Washington Vance McCormick National Democratic Committee Wilson House Maine Chas. FE. Mughes New York

Progressive leaders threaten court over NY Hughes ballot

Progressive leaders gathered in Syracuse threaten to go to court if Charles E Hughes or Republican presidential electors are placed on the progressive ballot in New York state.

Syracuse N. Y State Committee Charles E. Hughes New York State

Epidemic Infantile Paralysis Sees Peak Deaths

New York July 22 39 children died in the past twenty four hours and 185 new cases were reported in the ongoing epidemic of infantile paralysis as of 10 a.m. authorities warned of rising fatalities and case numbers.

New York

Newspapers invited to FTC meeting on newsprint price rise

Washington July 22 The Federal Trade Commission has invited newspaper publishers nationwide to attend a meeting on August 1 to investigate the substantial price increase in newsprint paper. The notice calls for examination of market conditions and potential impact on the press.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Commission

London Women Parade in War Work Display

London hosts a large wartime parade showing women in trades and other lines in place of men. Floats decorate the scene as thousands observe the demonstration of women’s work and contributions.

Campfire Girls Return From James Jake Outing

The Campfire Girls of the First Presbyterian church are home from James Jake after a week long outing. Rev. and Mrs. B A Vannuys led the camp and supervised the trip.

First Presbyterian Church James Jake B. A. Vannuys

Forty Applicants for Trustee Seat in Wayne Township

Forty applicants seek the vacant Wayne township trustee position in Allen county after Henry P. Scherer was ousted for general crookedness. The contest invites eligible residents to file for the office and compete in the selection process.

Wayne Township Allen County Henry P. Scherer

Goshen Soldier Among Ten Forwarded to San Antonio Hospital

Homer Cunningham of Elkhart and Dean Gordon of Goshen both from Company E Third Indiana were among ten soldiers sent to the government hospital at San Antonio. They rode sleeping cars with physicians to care for them. none were dangerously ill. At Camp Llano Grande nearly 9,000 troops had only 38 in hospital. Western Union announced half-rate mail money transfers to soldiers.

Dean Gordon Elkhart Company Mercedes, Tex Homer Cunningham Elkhart Goshen Co. E Indiana San Antonio Camp Llano Grande Western Union Telegraph Company

Former Goshen Resident Arrested in South Bend Diamond Theft

Frank Williams of Knox states he met two men in South Bend at the Avenue hotel after drinking. His $65 diamond ring and $70 cash disappeared while he slept. detectives arrested Wilbur Topping and Louis Brown, who allegedly took him to the hotel. Williams identified both men as his companions. Topping is nicknamed Hookie for his single hand.

South Bend Frank Williams Knox Avenue Hotel Wiliams Wilbur Hookie Topping Goshen Louis Brown Williams

New Dunkard Church at New Paris College Collapses

A Dunkard church building at New Paris College collapsed yesterday. Damages are estimated around $1,000. No injuries reported. Local authorities cordoned the area and investigated the incident.

NEW Dunkard New Paris

New Paris Dunkard church roof collapse injures none

Construction of a new Dunkard church in New Paris collapses after workers left for supper. Charles Rock, contractor, faces loss estimate and potential responsibility while debris is cleared. The partly finished brick walls and tower fell, damaging about $1000 in damage but no injuries reported.

Dunkard New Paris Charles Rock Goshen New Paris School House

Foetus Found In Bottle At New York Central Station

A janitor at the New York Central Station discovered a fetus estimated at three to four months in a bottle in the women’s toilet. A skirt with no identifying marks was also found. Police and health officials investigated and the fetus was buried. the guilty person may never be known.

L O B C Society Event Hosted by Mrs Rimpler

The L O B C club met at Mrs Caroline Rimpler’s home on First Street with Mrs Ed Worthy of Orlando Fla as guest of honor. Music highlighted the evening and refreshments followed. The gathering was deemed a success and the club will next meet Tuesday hosted by Mrs Henry McGruder of Dunlaps.

Caroline Rimpler First Street Orlando Fla Henry McGruder Dunlaps

Disappearance of Ruth and Opal Robbins in Lagrange County

Ruth and Opal Robbins, two Lagrange girls, vanished after last being seen in a car with a man and a woman whose identities are unknown. Their father, John Edward Robbins, died last fall from sunstroke after his wife deserted him with three daughters. One child was left in a strange manner months ago, and the girls had been staying with the Stowe family in Lagrange and the Elroy Fought family in Clay township.

Ruth Opal Robbins Lagrange John Edward Robbins Stowe Elroy Fought Clay Township Tagrange County

Postmasters Set To Collect Checks From Nonmembers

Postmaster Burleson at the Reserve Board’s request authorizes all postmasters to receive checks drawn on state banks not in the system and to make currency collections. This facilitates collections where no member banks exist, with funds remitted by mail to the district Federal Reserve Bank which covers postage and registration.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Burleson Reserve Board Federal Reserve Banks Federal Reserve Bank of the District

Who Is She Discovered Bathing Near Lake Michigan

William Jones, Porter county deputy surveyor, found a woman bathing in the lake and fleeing to sand dunes. Authorities investigate whether she is Elizabeth Wilkins of the University of Chicago or Wilhelmina Wilkins of Walla Walla, reported missing since 1915.

Valparaiso William Jones Porter County Lake Michigan Jones Elizabeth Wilkins University of Chicago Wilhelmina Wilkins Wala Walla, Wash

Fires Raze Two Downtown Plants Causing $79,000 Loss

Two near simultaneous downtown fires in Indianapolis at 8 oclock last night damaged the Citizens Relief Ice plant and the Gibson Company's auto salesrooms. Estimated total loss about $79,000 with $50,000 borne by the auto firm.

Indianapolis Citizens’ Relief Ice Company Gibson Company Auto

Swimmer Rescued After Near-Drowning in Flintlake

Carl Mason was seized by cramps while swimming in Flintlake near Valparaiso. He sank in 20 feet of water and divers recovered the body. Doctors worked 52 minutes before resuscitation was achieved and his recovery was assured.

Valparaiso Flintlake Here Carl Mason Mason

Brother death fallout: Chauncey Stanley denies killing

On the stand Chauncey Stanley testifies in his own defense at Anderson denying he killed his brother Frank Stanley. He says a street fight followed a quart of whiskey drinking and that stones were thrown, but he did not throw any and had no prior trouble with his brother.

Chauncey Stanley Anderson Frank Stanley

LocalCrimes and Incidents From Fort Wayne and Nearby Cities

Fort Wayne held Howard Metcalf 29 a suspected forger. Infantile paralysis reported in three Chesterton homes. Napanee bank bought a ledger posting machine. Berlina Suttles eight in Ft Wayne afflicted with infantile paralysis. Bowser Tank Co Fort Wayne allocated 10000 to start a relief fund. Two Italians a 14 year old girl and a 25 year old man found living together in Ft Wayne. Susanna Gross seven found dead in South Bend after hearty breakfast. Albert Coan Napanee recovering after unconsciousness near tracks in Elkhart. S F Bowser Co Fort Wayne placed 10000 silver dollars for pension fund. Floryan Truchawski jailed after lashing out at Stephen Barowski at Mishawaka court. Mrs Will Kinzie Bremen operated on at Epworth hospital South Bend misdiagnosed cancer later found TB. Clyde Rice 16 dead near Decatur from accidental gun discharge. Louis Youngquist South Bend wounded in fight with James Mitchell over remarks about Mrs Youngquist. J J Murphy Indianapolis traveler complained Valparaiso heat slept in cold bath. Damien Van DeVelde Mishawaka resisted arrest by Patrolman Turbush struck officer shot leg with bullet. Van DeVelde known as scrapper.

Howard Metcalf Fort Wayne Chesterton Farmers & Traders Bank Nappanee Berlina. Suttles Ft. Wayne Bowser Tank Co Susanna Gross South Bend Albert Coan Elkhart S. F. Bowser Company Floryan Truchawski Mishawaka Stephen Barowski Will Kinzie Bremen Epworth Hospital Bend Clyde Rice Decatur Louis Youngquist James Mitchell Damien van DeVelde Horton Turbush Turbush van DeVelde

Greys at Kendallville in second game of series

The Rogers' Greys travel to Kendallville to face the Reds in the second game of the series. Slabaugh will start for Goshen with Kirkpatrick behind him, and the same lineup as last Sunday will play. The team will drive to the game by automobile.

Rogers’ Greys Kendallville Reds Kendallville

Clore Seen Unlikely for Farm Loan Board Post

Washington July 22 Leonard B Clore Laporte county agricultural agent appears unlikely to join the federal farm loan board though he has strong endorsement from leading Indiana Democrats.

Washington Leonard B. Clore Laporte Laporte County Federal Farm Loan Board Clore Indiana

Broken Ankle From Auto Crash At Lake Picnic

Miss Wirt, a saleslady at the Sykes store in Elkhart, suffered a broken ankle in an auto wreck at Syracuse. Mrs. Sykes drove a six cylinder Paige in which six people rode. brakes failed and the car rolled backward down a hill, hitting a steel balcony column of the Grand hotel. The group had attended the Sykes store employee picnic at Lake Wawasee.

Wirt Sykes Elkhart Syracuse

Millton S and Brumbaugh death in Leesburg auto crash

Sisters of Mil ton S and Brumbaugh of near Milford are Mrs Charles Brown and Mrs John W Brown of Nappanee. The two women, one formerly of Goshen, are linked to the fatal Big Four train collision north of Leesburg last week. Mrs Brumbaugh and Burton Gentzborn of South Haven, Mich, also died in the accident.

Nappanee Charles Brown John W. Brown Goshen Milton S&s Brumbaugh Milford Chalmers Auto Leesburg Burton Gentzborn South Haven Mich

To Move Alleys Upstairs at Charnley Block

Rimpler and Miler bowling alleys will be moved to the second floor of the Charnley block on North Main street. Six alleys will be installed and a league will be formed in the fall.

Rimpler & Miler Charnley North Main Street

Soldier John Frain Dies in Hawaii on Duty

John Frain of South Bend a United States soldier died in the Hawaiian Islands after five months service from a brain concussion caused by an on duty injury. The body is being sent to South Bend for burial.

John Frain South Bend United States Hawaiian Islands

Leased Residence to Run Meals for Rail Clerks

Mr and Mrs Lou Ogle who recently sold the Mansion boarding house lease the H P Latta residence at 418 East Lincoln avenue They will serve meals to railway mail clerks but will not cater to local trade.

Lou Ogle Emanuel Hardesty H. P. Latta East Lincoln Avenue

Berghoff Brewery Strike Settled in Fort Wayne

The Berghoff brewery strike ends with the resignation of William Breuer Jr who caused the trouble. The settlement brings an end to the dispute in Fort Wayne.

Fort Wayne Berghoff Brewry William Breuer, Jr

Nephew Milo March Due Home From Oxford on Vacation

Miss Helen March received a cablegram from Liverpool announcing Milo March will arrive for a vacation. He is a student at Oxford College on a Cecil Rhodes scholarship and left Goshen over two years ago.

Helen March Liverpool Eny Milo March Mr. March Oxford College Cecil Rhodes Goshen

Elkhart Youth Arrested for Underage Driving

Russell Kistner, 14, son of George Kistner of Elkhart, was arrested on a charge of violating the city ordinance that fines anyone under 16 for driving an automobile.

Russell George Kistner Elkhart

A P Manager Promoted to Chicago Office

George M. Cook, AP manager in Indianapolis for six years, advances to the Chicago office. He earlier worked as a reporter for a Vincennes paper. John L. Stuart of Indianapolis will replace him as AP manager.

New A. P George M. Cook Associated Press Indianapolis Chicago Vincennes John L. Stuart Cook

Working His Way

J B Mason an 88 year old Dunkard traveling from Martinsville Indiana toward Bloomington Illinois reached Hikhart on a limited fund. He seeks aid from fellow Dunkards and others he encounters on the journey.

J. B. Mason Martinsville Ind Bloomington Hikhart

Churches at Sturgis Install Fans to Boost Attendance

Churches at Sturgis report hot weather reduces worship turnout. As extra inducement for faithfulness, electric fans have been installed in several church buildings to improve comfort during services.

Sturgis

Whitney league convention to draw 1000 attendees in Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne will host the Wilt ey league convention next year. About 1,000 persons are expected to attend the 1917 gathering.

Fort Wayne Wiltey League Ft. Wayne

False fire alarm at South Main corner Burdick streets

Fire department respond to box 27 last night at 11 o clock but the call proved to be a false alarm. No injuries or damage reported. Local authorities recorded the incident as a non emergency alarm.

South Main and Burdick Streets

Scouts at South Bend Watch Promising MLB Prospects

Major league scouts are in South Bend to observe several promising players as they showcase their abilities during upcoming performances. The presence signals strong professional interest in local talents.

South Bend

Squirrel Shooting Season Ends September First

The squirrel shooting season will end on September 1, marking the close of the period for hunting.

Studebaker Employees Head to Michigan City Picnic

Two thousand workers from the Studebaker factory at South Bend traveled to Michigan City for the eighth annual excursion.

Studebaker South Bound Michigan City

Fire Sparks From Big Four Locomotive At Wirsaw House

Sparks from a Big Four locomotive started a fire at a vacant house owned by C. Long in Wirsaw. No injuries reported. Fire crews contained the blaze after smoke was seen issuing from the structure.

C. Long Wirsaw

225 Strikers Hit Berghoff Brewery in Fort Wayne

At Fort Wayne 225 Berghoff brewery employees have gone on strike, halting production and prompting union leaders to demand negotiations. The walkout reflects ongoing labor tensions in the brewing industry with no immediate settlement reported.

Fort Wayne Berghoff Brewery

Meeting Postponed at Overholt-Bellinger Farm

The camp meeting scheduled at the Overholt-Bellinger farm has been postponed indefinitely.

Overholt-Bellinger Farm

Will End Tonight Booster Band Concert in Nappanee

Nappanee hosts its third annual Booster event closing tonight with a band concert featuring local groups and community participation. The town expects a lively finish and strong turnout from residents and supporters.

Nappanee

Threshing Advanced: Progress in Section Work

In this section the threshing process shows notable advancement and efficiency gains. The report highlights improved machinery use and methods contributing to higher yields and faster handling of grain on the farm.

Fourth Union service in Court park Sunday evening

Court park will host the fourth Union service Sunday evening with chairs provided. The Men’s Bible class quartet from the Presbyterian church will sing special numbers before Rev. E. A. Vanuuys delivers the sermon on “The Battle of the Stars.” Citizens of Goshen are invited.

Court Park Presbyterian Church E. A. Vanuuys Goshen

Nappanee Accidents Report Multiple Injuries

Amos Shaum dislocated his right elbow at a factory. Taverna Miller, daughter of William Miller, broke her right arm after falling from a porch at her grandmother’s home. Raymond Hepler, five miles southeast of Nappanee, fell from a tree and sustained a greenstick fracture of the right forearm.

Nappanee Amos Shaum Taverna William Miller Raymond William Hepler

Goshen Fire Chief Demonstrates New Truck in Elkhart

Goshen Fire Chief Snobarger demonstrated the new five thousand five hundred dollar White combination chemical and hose truck placed in service in Goshen. He visited Elkhart this afternoon to show Chief Dotson the apparatus on West Beardsley avenue.

Snobarger Goshen Elkhart Dotson Beardsley Avenue

Warner Family Reunion Held at Edward Warner Home

The first annual Warner family reunion will take place at Edward Warner's home near Nappanee on Sunday August 6.

Warner Edward Warner Nappanee

Stolen Rig Recovered Near Lisbon

A horse and buggy stolen from the James R. Ross barn in Kendallville was located near Lisbon with no clues on the thieves. Officers reported no further leads and the case remains unsolved.

James R. Ross Kendallville Lisbon

Price Advances at Lake Wawasee Restaurant

The price at D. J. Brunjes’ Lake Wawasee dining house was increased from 75 cents to 31.

D. J. Brunjes’ Place Lake Wawasee

Fifty Years Ago In Elkhart And Nearby

A roundup of local items notes Elkhart baseball against Dowagiac, Sam Vankirk buys half of Goshen Warsaw stage line, a Maltese kitten recovered for $1 reward, a forger used Levi Dell’s name on a $100 note, Roth & Co opens opposite the post office with Chet Munson as chief salesman. The John Robinson circus draws crowds on July 12. posters damaged. Mishawaka marriages, an Arabian stallion died at Haight and Chambers circus, and July 16 shows by Haight Chamber’s Circus Equestratheatre with Mile Marie and Bliss family acts.

Elkhart Dowagiac Mich al Elkhart Sam Vankirk Goshen A. Yeakel Mishawaka Mr. Fillborne C. W. Walker Middlebury Jennie M. Cooley Haight & Chambers Violett House

Twenty Five Years Ago in Democrat Files

Obituary for James Self who died of consumption with funeral at Waterford church. Local notes recount accidents including John Hoo Dirvick’s fall and horses running away. Marriages noted between William Lake and Amanda Oberndorfer and Amanda Oberndorfer with Charles Dressler. A birth reported for Harry Whitmer’s son weighing 10 pounds. Marriage licenses listed and several visits and jobs noted among local residents.

James Self Waterford Lagrange Standard Michigan Statesman White William H Lake Ana Oberndorfer Mary Oberndorfer South Third Street M. F. Lauffer German Lutheran Church Harry R. Whitmer Harry Charles C. Dressler Lois Stutzman W. H. Lake Amanda Oberndorfer Edward Peterson Chrisina Nelson Warsaw Minnie Alford S. AH. Weyburn Milford Nimrod Prickett

Blosser Park Opens For Public Thursdays And Sundays

Blosser Park will be open to the public every Thursday and Sunday with other days available by arrangement. Men women and children are invited to visit the shady resort offering roller skating bowling boating fishing bathing and more. Row boats and bathing suits available. Buses run Sundays between the interurban station and park. All playground apparatus free. No admission two t.

Blosser Park

Local Real Estate Transfers List

Lewis G. Stutsman sold Charles Mc Conanaghy Concord township land for 1. Anah Wambaugh quit-claimed her interest in Middlebury township land to Henry T. Burns for $60. Lyman C. Wambaugh quit-claimed his interest in Middlebury township land to Henry T. Burns for $60. Mary Ann Robison sold Clara J. Haines Locke property for $150.

Anah Wambaugh Middlebury Township Henry T. Burns Lyman C. Wambaugh Mary Ann Robison Clara J. Haines Locke

Births Reported for Jeffries and Ganger Families

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. FE. Jeffries of South Seventh Street. Mr. and Mrs. Harve Ganger are the parents of a son.

A. FE. Jeffries South Seventh Street Harve Ganger

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Winoka Interurban Railroad First Trust and Savings Bank OF Chicago All Roll Ing Line Mortgage Bristol Lehman Family Reunion State of Progressives Ticket Will London GREYS U. S Union Service Elkhart Review Democrat Lewis G. Stutsman Charles McConanaghy Concord Township
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