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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1909

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Elwood Strikers Prepare for Fight Over Injunction

Over 100 persons in Elwood Indiana were served notices to appear before Judge Baker in Goshen on Monday as the American Sheet and Tin Plate Rolling Mills seeks a strike injunction. Wilkie and Wilkie have been retained to assist local and eastern counsel in a hard fight amid public indignation. News notes ten mills and fourteen stacks operate in the tinning department. most locked out workers found work elsewhere while others stand on picket duty.

Elwood Ind Baker U. S. Circuit Court Goshen American Sheet and Tin Plate Wilkie & Wilkie O’brien

Valparaiso Man Seeks Damages Over Mishawaka Street Hole

Ova M. Kestle of Valparaiso ran into a street hole in Mishawaka claiming insufficient lighting. He will sue the city for 50 dollars. Injured were Mr. and Mrs. Baird of Valparaiso. Mr. Baird suffered back injuries and hospital bills are requested for settlement.

Ova M. Kestle Valparaiso Mishawaka Baird

Fraser Highlanders May Play At Rogers Park Sunday

Arrangements are being made for the Fraser Highlanders band to perform at Rogers Park on Sunday afternoon and night in August. The group is en route to Cleveland and Sunday is the only available date.

Fraser Highlanders Rogers’ Band Park Cleveland

Wind Storm Dip Ties South Bend Areas With Cooler Air

A heavy wind storm yesterday afternoon hit South Bend and areas north and west of Goshen. The event brought a drop in temperature with little damage reported.

South Bend Territory Goshen

Dr C L George Plans Factory in Automatic Roller Bearing Addition

Dr C L George, inventor of the automatic roller bearing device, is in town to pursue plans for a factory in the Automatic Roller Bearing Addition.

C. L. George

No’ble county revival plan pared to Kendallville only

Albion and Ligonier withdraw from the county revival effort leaving Kendallville as the sole remaining city to carry the religious campaign against sin in the planned movement.

Albion Ligonier No‘ble Kendallville

Rumor Links Wiil to Republican Mayoral Bid

Rumor swirls that former councilman William A. Wiil is preparing for a mayoral race by entering harness preparations as he seeks the Republican nomination.

William A. Wiil Hide

Rowing Incident On Elkhart River Near Lincoln Bridge

I M Carpenter fell overheated into the Elk hart river while rowing near Lincoln avenue bridge and was saved after grabbing a stake. The incident highlights dangers of heat while boating on river waters.

Elkhart River Lincoln Avenue I. M. Carpenter

School Children Free at Irwin Opera House Matinee

Adi Goshen school children under 14 are admitted free to the Saturday matinee at the Irwin opera house. Ladies may purchase Knowl ton's vacuum fruit jars at Hawks Hardware Co.

Adi Goshen Irwin Opera House Knowlton Hawks Hardware Co

Deportation Declared Woman Denied U S Entry

In South Bend on July 23 a Belgian woman Elima Vaneista was ordered deported from the United States due to defective eyesight. She sails home to Belgium across the Atlantic accompanied by her husband Joseph Vaneista who remains in South Bend after his failed petition.

South Bend United States Elima Vaneista Atlantic Belgium Joseph Vaneista Ellis Island

Drowning at Michigan City Claims Two Choir Boys

In Michigan City on July 23 Harold Banks 13 and George Staiger 10 members of Trinity Cathedral choir drowned in Lake Michigan while 10 choir boys swam. They were caught in an undertow during the incident.

Michigan City Harold Banks George Staiger Trinity Cathedral Choir Lake Michigan

T and C I trains run daylight schedule during transition

Kendallville July 23 Special reports trains on the T and C I line operating on daylight schedule as new men learn the route. Strike ends with a corporate victory and many old employees have left.

Kendallville

Board Elects Horace Street to Mathematics Chair

The board of education elected Horace B. Street of Dixon Illinois to the mathematics chair recently vacated by Prof James Coxen who will head the manual training chair at New Mexico State Normal School next year Street a Dixon High graduate West Point alum Chicago University philosopher degree 1902 optician Yerkes Observatory 1903 04 piano head at Nebraska Conservatory 1905 06 teaches physics and mathematics at Dixon High School for two years praised as a skilled musician and highly recommended

Board of Education Horace B. Street Dixon, Ill James Coxen New Mexico State Normal School Street Dixon High School West Point Military Academy West Point Wis Chicago University Yerkes Observatory Nebraska Conservaory of Music Lincoln Neb Dixon

No Sunday amusements in Goshen ban on theater

Authorities declare no theatrical performances, picture shows, or any paid amusements will be allowed on Sundays in Goshen. They justify the stance by noting the town’s church influence and that only baseball was legalized recently.

Goshen

Superior Court suits foreclose mechanic's lien in $40 claim

Warren Hill and Company sue Cynthia A Brown in the Superior Court to foreclose a mechanic's lien for 40 dollars with 25 dollars attorney's fees sought. Albert E Doub filed a bankruptcy petition in the federal court at Indianapolis listing assets of 80 dollars and liabilities of 800 dollars.

Warren Hill & Co Cynthia A. Brown Albert E. Doub Indianapolis

Caught Fish Surprises Garrett Resident at Wawasee

Harry Felty of Garrett reportedly found a catfish trapped in a jug at Buttermilk Point on Lake Wawasee. He broke the jug over a log to free the fish, a tale vouched for by the Garrett Clipper.

Harry Felty Garrett Buttermilk Point Wawasee Garrett Clipper

Elkhart Youth Proves Alibi in Lansing Safe Blowing Case

An Elkhart young man testified he was in Elkhart when the Grand Union Tea Company safe was blown open at Lansing Michigan. The jury or authorities accepted his alibi and cleared him of suspicion.

Elkhart Grand’ Union’ Tea Co Lansing, Mich

Ligonier Man Joseph Levy Dies at 52

Joseph L. Levy, 52, a 30 year Ligonier resident, died yesterday from diabetes. He is survived by a son and a daughter.

Ligonier Joseph L. Levy

Births Report Daughter Born to Huntsberger Family

A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Chris Huntsberger of Olive township.

Chris. Huntsberger Olive Township

Last chance to hear When Sweet Marie Was Sweet Sixteen

A brief note announces the final showing of the song hit When Sweet Marie Was Sweet Sixteen at the Irwin Opera House tonight.

Sweet Marie Irwin Opera

Extra Fine Melons and Stone Fruits at Dangler's

Fruit sale listing shows watermelons peaches plums and cantaloupes available at Dangler's with emphasis on choice quality and freshness.

Dangler’s

Carrie Blaine Warren Dies Sudden in St Louis

Former Goshen woman Carrie Blaine Warren dies suddenly at her St Louis home last night at 11 oclock. Funeral services expected in St Louis Sunday. She was about 47, born in Goshen to James Blaine and his wife. survived by husband Frank A Hascall, sister Mrs John Karrady, brother Joseph Blaine, and linked to Warsaw Times editor Reub Williams through her husband Warren.

Goshen St. Louis Frank A. Hascall Karl B. Kornady Chicago Carrie Blaine-Warren Warren James Blaine Oak Ridge John Karrady Margaret Blaine Joseph Blaine Englewood James H. Blaine Korrady

Died in Elkhart During Transfer to Hospital

William Marquardt 61 and a former Lake Shore laborer died in a hack while being moved from the city jail to Clark Hospital. Heart failure is suspected after recent mental ailment treatment. Survived by wife, two sons, two daughters.

Clark Hospital Wm. Marquardt Lake Shore Elkhart Marquardt

Habeas Corpus Granted In Elkhart Garnishment Case

Dr. George W. Hauenstein L Vanderlip and John Livya faced prosecution over an outofstate garnishment account Charles Merrysweather a Lake county constable arrested Hauenstein in Elkhart A Superior Court judge Vanfleet issued a writ delaying extradition saying it unlawful to move the defendant from his county for trial

George W. Hauenstein L. Vanderlip John Livya Elkhart Charles Merrysweather Lake County Hauenstein

Accidents Prone Youth Injuries Recap

A boy named Garland Van Horn son of David Van Horn formerly of Goshen fell from an apple tree in Elkhart and broke his left forearm. Earlier he crushed fingers at the Lake Shore round house and dislocated a collar bone from a hay mow fall.

Garland van Horn David van Horn Goshen Elkhart Lake Shore Round House

Injured in Wreck Near Fort Wayne Bluffton Route

Leo Loeser of Ligonier was injured by flying glass when a Bluffton car on the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley railroad ran into an open switch between Fort Wayne and Bluffton at Kingstand. The car suffered about $150 in damage.

Leo Loeser Ligonier Bluffton Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Kingstand Fort Wayne

Old Charley the Peru fire horse returns to duty after sale

A longtime Peru fire department horse named Old Charley was sold to a farmer but escaped his pasture and trotted back to the fire station at midnight to resume duty. The event highlights the horse’s strong attachments and the station’s enduring need for a ready animal.

Charley Peru

Carpenter Injured by Nail Near Wawaka

Ed Lower a carpenter near Wawaka stepped on an old rusty nail last evening. The nail penetrated his foot about an inch and he arrived home this morning for treatment.

Ed Lower Wawaka Mr. Lower

Theatres Inspector Peter Kline Tours District

Peter Kline of South Bend and deputy state factory inspector has begun a tour inspecting all theatres in his district to check operations and compliance.

Peter Kline South Bend

The Citizens Ice Co. Acquires New Safe After Break-In

The Citizens Ice Co. purchased a new safe to replace the one blown to pieces by yeggmen during a Sunday night break-in. Police continue to investigate the incident and seek leads.

Citizens Ice Co Yeggmen

Premier Typewriter For Sale Bargain From C. B. Ket Ring

An almost new typewriter offered for sale by C. B. Ket Ring with emphasis on a bargain price. Product appears in a classified style notice. The readable lines suggest a personal sale rather than a store listing.

Union Traction Fears Local Interurban Expansion

Negotiations progress with Indiana Union Traction Co owner of the Peru to Indianapolis line. If successful, limited Goshen to Indianapolis interurban service could start by Oct 1. The Winona Interurban extends south from Mentone with cars running Warsaw to Mentone. Track work continues Mentone to Peru. three roads may jointly operate a fast service share receipts, though Union Traction opposes the plan.

Indiana Union Traction Company Peru Indianapolis Goshen Winona Interurban Company Mentone Winona Warsaw Union Traction Company Union Company Winona Company Northern Indiana Company

New Lake Shore Timetable Takes Effect Sunday

A new timetable goes into effect on the Lake Shore at 12:01 a.m. Sunday with major changes to the Elkhart to Toledo route. Four trains will run, three of them new, to restore service cut earlier and boost business. Air Line No. 15 westbound departs at 9:17 a.m. instead of 9:20 a.m.

Lake Shore Elkhart Toledo Air Line

Martin resigns from RuTon grocery to start Denver venture

B. B. Martin has resigned his position with the RuTon grocery and will move to Denver to run a grocery business with his brother. He has been with RuTon for three years and built a large local acquaintance, and many friends regret the departure of his family from the city.

B. B. Martin RuTon Procery Denver Col Martin RuTon Grocery Chas. Aitken’ Place

Janet Fenimore lecture draws broad audience in poor weather

Janet Fenimore spoke on the socialist view of the liquor question to a well attended gathering despite threatening weather. Applause followed her explanation and several audience questions were answered. The crowd included many ladies and professional and working men.

Janet Fenimore

Local drunks jailed and fined in recent court action

William Spukman a tramp was ordered out of town after a night in jail for intoxication Alpheus Carns of Milford received 12 days in jail for intoxication and could not pay his fine William Carver of Lagrange was arrested for intoxication by Officer Bertch paid 12 dollars in fine and costs

William Spukman Alpheus Carns Milford William Carver Lagrange Bertch

Doc Waddell With Lambrigger Next Week in Town

Pac Waddell a veteran press agent arrives with Gus Lambrigger for a visit next week. Waddell formerly worked on a Cincinnati paper and came here with John Robinson a couple of years ago.

Doc Waddell Lambrigger Pac Waddell John Robinson Gus Lambrigger Cincinnati

Menno 8 Yoder Introduces Duodecagon Concrete Barn

The Lagrange Standard features an illustrated piece on Menno 8 Yoder's new concrete barn. It claims a new era in barn building and notes the structure is duodecagon with twelve sides.

Lagrange Standard Yoder

Contract Awarded for Presbyterian Church in Elkhart

George W. Kistner of Elkhart won a $40,000 contract to build a Presbyterian Church, marking a milestone project for the denomination in the city.

George W. Kistner Elkhart Presbyterians

Goshen Greys vs South Bend Spires at Island Ball Park

An outing is planned for next Sunday afternoon to watch a top game of the season between Goshen Greys and South Bend Spires at Island Ball Park. The contest is called for 8 PM.

Island Ball Park Goshen Greys South Bend Spires

New Imported Tea Pots Debut at Dangler's Store

Dangler’s announces the arrival of new imported tea pots. Shoppers can view the collection and compare styles and prices at the store.

Outdoor pictures and Boileau at Rogers band park

See the outdoor moving pictures and hear Mr Boileau sing at the Rogers band park tonight.

Mr. Boileau Rogers

Goshen Stock Sale May Bring Local Manufacturing

A Chicago businessman seeks Goshen stock to fund expansion of a high grade corset and women’s undergarment line. He cites available local buildings and the need to invest at home, warning of losses from unknown ventures and urging residents with money to support legitimate manufacturing locally.

Goshen Chicago Manistee Mich Chicago Gentleman Commercial Exchange

Man Falls From Barn Door Injures Face

Jacob Obrecht, 60, fell 10 feet from a barn rear door at 1069 S Main Street while mowing hay. He landed on his head and shoulders, suffering a facial gash and minor bruises.

S. Main Street Jacob Obrecht Mr. Obrecht

Structural Iron Arrives, S. F. Spahn Building Back Under Way

Work on the S. F. Spahn building resumes after a shipping delay from Elkhart Bridge & Iron Works. The first consignment of heavy structural iron arrived yesterday afternoon.

S. F. Spahn Elkhart Bridge & Iron Works

Authorities Move to Eradicate Weed Nuisance

Marshal Self has served numerous notices on property owners to cut weeds. Officials will act promptly to remove the weed problem and enforce compliance.

Marshal Self

Fifty Editors Gather for Indiana Republican Meeting

Fifty Indiana Republican editors will convene in South Bend next Wednesday for their annual session. Plans are set for an enjoyable outing accompanying the meeting.

South Bend

Residence by W. J. Davis in Los Angeles Completes

W. J. Davis has completed a handsome residence in Los Angeles California. The house follows the regular California style and is described as thoroughly equipped.

W. J. Davis Los Angeles Cal California

Fourth Victim Dies of Tetanus in South Bend

Lawrence Cierwinski dies in South Bend from tetanus after an injury during Fourth of July celebrations. The deceased reportedly sustained a wound from a revolver used in celebration, with officials noting the incident as the fourth fatality linked to the holiday.

Lawrence Cierwinski South Bend

Nellie Leavy Sings at Trewin Opera House Saturday Night

Nellie Leavy performs at the Trewin Opera House on Saturday night, delivering a vocal show in a historic venue. Local patrons expected a lively program with popular selections and a warm reception.

Nellie Leavy

Decatur Area Notes Highlight Local Developments

Perry Romaine dies at Auburn. Three July marriage licenses issued at Decatur clerk’s office. Hazel Wright plans Maple Grove balloon ascension near Decatur Sunday. Jacob Click first resident admitted to Warren Aged Methodist home. Traction line work to begin soon. Bluffton sod turning.

Perry Romaine Auburn Decatur Hazel Wright Maple Grove Jacob Click Warren Bluffton Huntington Spangler Manson Reiff Civic League Angola Bloomfield Odell Hafiich Henry Burnsides Henry G. Pence Columbia City German Reformed Aid Societies Fort Wayne Decatur Society Martin J. Mylott C. Vogt

War on Overhead Signs in South Bend

South Bend prosecutor Cyrus B Pattee orders removal of all hanging overhead signs. Merchants have about 50000 invested in signs and notices demand removal from the South Bend Times and South Bend Tribune that hang over the sidewalk.

Cyrus B. Pattee South Bend South Bend Times South Bend Tribune

Missing Warsaw driver with Upson poultry money

Thomas Sloan of Warsaw, a driver for Frank Upson, a poultry dealer, has vanished after leaving his rig at a Claypool livery. He is believed to have skipped with $200 belonging to Upson, leaving a wife and two children. foul play is not suspected.

Thomas Sloan Warsaw Frank Upson Claypool Upson

Swartz Family Plans Goshen Stay After Farm Purchase

Victor V. Swartz and family will remain in Goshen as he buys a Whitley county farm for investment. The Goshen property traded in on the deal was not their residence in town.

Goshen Victor V. Swartz Mr. Swartz Whitley County

Mrs Simeral says husband fled to Canada over women and whiskey

Mrs. J. S. Simeral tells the Elkhart Review she is glad her husband left, blaming women and whiskey rather than debts for his departure to Canada.

Chicago youth Harold Jayne charged with theft and robbery

Harold Jayne, 16, of Chicago, is under arrest in Plymouth on charges that include stealing a motorcycle and robbing cash drawers in railway ticket offices. He is described as well dressed.

Chicago Harold Jayne Plymouth

Farm accident wounds ex-trustee at Harrison farm

Henry Bechtel, former Harrison township trustee, fell from the mow while threshing at his farm in Harrison township this forenoon. He plunged a dangerous distance and sustained severe bruising.

Harrison Township Henry Bechtel

Telegram to Democrat Details Latta Death Report

Roy Latta of St. Louis sent a telegram to The Democrat reporting the sudden deaths of Mrs. Cartie Blaine Warren. The item notes the correspondence was wired today to the newspaper.

Roy Latta St. Louis Democrat Cartie Blaine-Warren

Richmond Nabs State Span American War Veterans Leadership

The Indiana department of the Spanish American War Veterans met in South Bend and elected C. F. Kibbey of Richmond as department commander. Headquarters will move to Richmond. Officers elected include S. V. C.-T. Louden of Bloomington and J. V.C.-Charles F. Zellmer of South Bend. Delegates to the Tacoma national convention were William F. Ranke, Arthur Deahl, J. R. Cook, and M. Meyerboone. Richmond was chosen to hold the next encampment.

South Bend Indiana Department of the C. F. Kibbey Richmond Ss. V. C—T. T. Louden Bloomington J. V.C Charles F. Zellmer Charles S. Maxwell Indianapolis R. C. Rogers John R. Kissinger W. G. Everson Yy. C. Cleary Ft. Wayne Council of Administration Wn. F. Ranke Charles F. Woodruff Thomas B. Coulter Vincennes Capt. Sheppard Jeffersonville Felix R. Farrow Charles F. Urquhart Goshen W. E. Baum Hammond William F. Ranke Fort Wayne Arthur Deahl J. R. Cook M. Meyerboone Tacoma Wash

Made Good Catch: Two Criminals Apprehended in Indiana Fields

Sheriff Schumaker of Whitley County captured Milo Kline of North Webster and Dick White, a horse thief, after they were spotted in onion fields on Ivan Huffman’s Noble county farm. Kline had been jailed for a North Webster fight, escaped Warsaw jail, wandered Indiana and Michigan, then rejoined White near North Webster. White’s letter led Huffman to alert authorities. White denies Illinois involvement as they’re held at Wolf Lake.

Milo Kline North Webster Dick White Schumaker Whitley County Ivan Huffman Noble County Kline Warsaw Michigan Indiana Ligonier White Huffman Urick Illinois Huffman Place Wolf Lake

Lambrigger Wild Animal Show Opens in Goshen

Newsboys of Goshen Democrat cheer as Gus Lambrigger and Doc Waddell join as guests of honor for the opening at the Cunningham lot Monday night. The Lambrigger show, 23 cages strong, arrives Sunday over the Lake Shore from Kalamazoo.

Goshen

Wakarusa Tribune Changes Hands in Sale

The Wakarusa Tribune is sold by publisher J. R. Rheubottom and editor D. A. Rheubottom to S. E. Harris of Bourbon. Harris appears over the editorial column. After 16 years of ownership the Rheabottoms retire while remaining in Wakarusa.

Wakarusa Tribune J. R. Rheubottom D. A. Rheubottom Bourbon Harris Rheubottoms the Tribune Rheabottom Rheabottoms Wa- Karusa

Ora Fleck Found After Brief Absence

Ora Fleck was located after police were alerted when he left home saying he would return shortly. He had departed the city unexpectedly and did not come back until the following morning.

Ora Fleck

Boy Bitten by Vicious Dog in Warsaw

Charley Wainwright aged 12 was bitten by a dog in Warsaw. The dog’s life hangs in the balance as authorities determine whether rabies has developed.

Charley John Wainwright Warsaw

Hawks Hardware ad sparks colorful shopping basket confusion

Fragmentary German text appears to describe baskets, picnic gear, and a large IXL fireless cooker offer. Mentions Dangler's and Hawks Hardware in a jumble of items, colors, and a trial purchase without obligation.

Dangler's

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