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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1907

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Curiosity Leads to Tragic Suspect in County Jail

Nelson Books 23 of Dunlaps faces possible insanity ruling after confessing to placing an obstruction on interurban tracks between Cline's crossing and Dunlaps. Police say he may be declared insane. relatives blame excessive reading of cheap novels. He is jailed in Goshen with his brother present.

Nelson Bbooks Henry Books Dunlaps Fallon Ziesel Books Cline’s Crossing Perry Ivanhee Goshen Wan Manta oVimcet Goshen Woolen Mills Young Books

Picnic in Honor of Rushville Guests at the Dam

Miss Pauline Coverston hosted an afternoon picnic at the dam for visitors from Rushville Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Coverston attended, joined by several guests. A separate party of young people chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Johnson enjoyed an Island picnic last evening.

Pauline Coverston Rushville Ind Mrs. Coverston Homer Johnson

Young Garrett youth seeks marriage license age rule

Edward Blackman a 19 year old from Garrett Illinois writes the county clerk asking if he can buy a marriage license even though under age his fiancée is 20 He asks if Indiana laws are the same as Illinois and seeks guidance on where to obtain a license as he is eager to wed.

Edward Blackman Garrett Blackman Indiana Illinois

Stutsman Family Holds Fourth Annual Reunion at Island Park

The Stutsman family reunion takes place at Island Park in Elkhart on Thursday August 9 1907. All Stutsmans and descendants are expected to attend with baskets to share for a full day of social gathering and picnic.

Stutsman Island Park Elkhart Stutsmans

LaPorte Republican Sold to LaPorte Herald

The LaPorte Republican weekly is sold to the LaPorte Herald. Editor Charles G. Powell, age 78, will retire due to failing sight.

LaPorte Republican LaPorte Herald Charles G. Powell

Teachers Examination Set at Madison Street Building

At Madison Street School County Sept Weaver arranges to hold the teachers examination at the Madison Street building. The next examination is set for Saturday.

Madison Street School County Sept Weaver Madison Street

Rodney Hill Property Sells on River Avenue to Frances Minger

The Kesler and Ransburg agency reports the sale of the Rodny Hill property on River avenue to Frances Minger for 650 dollars.

Kesler & Ransburg Rodney Hill River Avenue Frances Minger

Benton Harbor-Eau Claire trolley line to reach Dowagiac

The Benton Harbor Eau Claire trolley line will be extended within a year to connect Dowagiac and will touch Indian Lake.

Chautauqua Benton Harbor-Eau Claire Dowagiac Indian Lake

Masury's paint gains fans after 34 years with Hawks Hardware

Masury's paint earns growing support from locals after 34 years of residence among them, with customers praising its quality. Hawks Hardware Co. promotes the brand as a trusted option for decades.

Masury Hawks Hardware Co

Fresh Spaulding sporting goods at Hawks Hardware sale

A fresh batch of Spaulding sporting goods arrives and special cut prices apply all week at Hawks Hardware Co. The ad highlights discounted items and ongoing sales.

Spaulding Hawks Hardware Co

Hire In Hospital For Mental Trouble In Fort Wayne

Syracuse man J A Hire of the Sandusky Portland Cement company is confined in a Fort Wayne hospital with severe mental disturbance after a rope pulley accident in company yards. He witnessed a coworker lose a leg in an earlier accident and then his condition worsened after a trip toward Garrett to visit a brother. He is now under medical care.

Syracuse J. A. Hire Sandusky Portland Cement Company Fort Wayne Hire Henry Snobarger Mr. Hire Mr. Snobarger Garrett Garrett Station Fort Warne

Start for Winona Boy Delegations Head to Camp

Delegations of boys migrate toward a three week camp amid plans for the Boys City Daily newspaper. An advance guard from Marysville reached Winona with another party from Huntington en route. W B Dye of Marion’s Junior Y M C A oversees publishing the daily beginning next Friday as Marion youths join Winona for the camp start.

Boys City Winona Marysville Huntington W. B. Dye Marion Boys' City Daily

Local illness and injuries update in town

Brice Minnich on South Seventh street ill with appendicitis under quarantine. Saladi child on Oak Ridge avenue ill with scarlet fever. Perry Cripe injured in the Co B N L line smashup resting comfortably. Frank Bennett slowly recovering from last week’s runaway injuries.

Brice Rufus Minnich South Seventh Street Guy Saladi Oak Ridge Avenue Perry Cripe Frank Bennett

Michigan woman remarries after divorce in St Joseph

Mrs. Boston Rink wife of a Clinton township farmer married Sunday at St Joseph Michigan to George Fravey. Fravey is defendant in a $5000 damage suit brought by Rink arising from domestic trouble. Since the divorce Rink has married Lulu McDowell of Milford, a divorcee.

Michigan Boston Rink Clinton Township St. Joseph Mich George Fravey Fravey Rink Lulu McDowell Milford

Railroad commission grants delay for overhead bridge near Lagrange

Indiana railroad commission approves extension requested by Lagrange county commissioners through county attorney Mr. Hanan to raise the overhead bridge north of Lagrange.

Railroad Commission Indianapolis Lagrange County Hanan Lagrange

Two Suit Notes Filed in Superior Court

In the Superior Court, two suits on notes were filed. Earl Brown sues George A. Thomas for 200 dollars. Kamm and Schellinger sue Geo W and Chas Fields on three notes totaling 1500 dollars.

Superior Court Earl Brown George A. Thomas Kamm & Schellinger Geo. W. and Chas Fields

Made Good Run from Goshen to Warsaw

Mrs. Clark Kelly Miss Myrtle Kelly and Leon Kelly of Goshen took a fast automobile trip to Warsaw covering about 24 miles in a little more than an hour.

Clark Kelly Myrtle Kelly Leon Kelly Goshen Warsaw

Cotton thread price unchanged in Goshen reports

Goshen dealers say the price of cotton thread has not advanced here from five to 10 cents as reported. The advance is to six cents and is part of a general national raise in thread prices.

Goshen

Leased Hotel Report Refuted in North Manchester

Contrary to earlier report H. F. Philippi has not leased the Hotel Hottel nor taken possession of the Fox hotel in North Manchester. The deal remains unsettled as details are clarified.

H. F. Philippi Hottel Phillippi Fox Hotel Manchester

Quarantine Raised on Harvey Cline Home

The quarantine three miles east of the city for Harvey Cline's residence has been raised after his children recovered from diphtheria illness.

Harvey Cline Mr. Cline

Trinity Lutheran thim ble party hosted by Mrs Prownett

The Trinity Lutheran thim ble party will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of Mrs Ed Prownett at the corner of Sixth and Madison streets.

Trinity Lutheran Church Ed Prownett Madison ‘Streets

Marriage license returns overdue in county records

Officials report a large number of marriage licenses issued in 1906 and 1907 have not had proper returns filed within the three day requirement. The list includes couples such as Lawrence E. Kercher and Eva Belle Rippey and many others with ceremony dates from August 1906 to June 1907.

Lawrence E. Kercher Eva Belle Rippey Arthur Edward Cole Pearl LaBelle William Sonka Nellie Swant Jerome Stone Lucinda Heffner Navy Rop Shupp Grace Gentzhorn

Bristol man seeks removal of county ward status for four children

Jacob Bickel of Bristol who previously faced juvenile court action to place his ten children under county wards traveled to Goshen to rescind the order for four children still living at home. He is crippled by rheumatism and ataxia. four other children have been placed, one married, one died. Trustee Kantz of Washington township has aided him and favors county ward status for the remaining four.

Jacob Bickel Bristol Goshen Bickel Kantz Washington Township

Elkhart Rescue Home Association Incorporation Filed

Articles filed with the secretary of state establish the Elkhart Rescue Home Association. The Home currently cares for 15 children and three older inmates with four workers and seeks help to meet the semi annual property installment.

Rest Home Elkhart Rescue Home Association

Special car to Winona for boys camp assembly

Supt Lohman of the Chicago South Bend Northern Indiana railway arranged a direct car for Winona Indiana to the big boys camp assembly. The South Bend car departs at 8 oclock Friday morning and may carry boys campers as well as their parents brothers sisters and friends.

Winona Supt. Lohman Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Ind Big South Bend

Drowning Near Lake Michigan Off Michigan City

A man identified as Frank A. Tyron of Chicago drowned after leaping from the yacht Volant ten miles northeast of Michigan City during a severe squall. He became panicked while the boat rode out the storm and stripped away restraints before entering the water.

Lake Michigan Michigan City Frank A. Tyron Chicago Volant

Monet businessman injured lifting box

Milton Loutzenheizer, once of Pierceton and Goshen, now of Monet Missouri, has been bedridden for two weeks after an injury while trying to lift a heavy box. He has run a business there for two years.

M. Loutzenheizer Milton Loutzenheizer Pierceton and Goshen Monet

Extra Number Tomorrow Night by Effie Hardesty

Tomorrow night an extra will be presented by Miss Effie Hardesty who has performed before Goshen audiences. Her voice is described as good and sweet and should suit the selected song well.

Effie Hardesty Miss Hardesty Goshen

Reunion of 29th Indiana Volunteers in LaPorte

The annual reunion of the 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, raised in LaPorte County, will be held in LaPorte on September 19 and 20. Local veterans are invited to attend and recall Civil War service and company histories.

Ind. Vol. Inf LaPorte County LaPorte

Miss Mirian Meeker Sings Before Madame Schumann Heink

Miss Mirian Meeker of Muncie is announced to perform before Madame Schumann Heink at Winona. The brief notes Morgan and Wright advertise bicycle tires at Hawks Hardware Co.

Mirian Meeker Muncie Madame Schumann-Heink Winona Morgan & Wright Hawks Hardware Co

Winona Interurban Eyes Nappanee Route Link

DICKEY TELLS COPPES Winona Interurban proposes electric railway connection between Milford Junction and Nappanee. If Nappanee grades the road and lays steel, Winona would operate freight and passenger service though Peru project draws focus. The paper implies Winona may supply the track materials.

Nappanee Harry S. Dickey Winona Dickey Peru Winona Company

Big Four to Build Two Concrete Bridges Over Christiana Creek

The Big Four railroad will construct two concrete bridges over Christiana creek within Elkhart city limits crossing near the Electric Light Co. plant and Cassopolis street. The line between Indianapolis and Benton Harbor crosses multiple streams, with the Elkhart river and Rock Run creek noted along the route.

Big Four Christiana Creek Elkhart Electric Light Co Cassopolis Street Willowdale Indianapolis Benton Harbor New Paris Rock Run Creek Goshen

Resignation of Rev Fr J B Fitzpatrick at St John’s

The Fort Wayne Sentinel reports Rev Father Fitzpatrick of St John’s Catholic church will be transferred to a new appointment in the Fort Wayne diocese. Bishop Alerding is away and no detail on the new post or his Goshen successor is available until his return. Fitzpatrick began priesthood in Fort Wayne and served as assistant at the Cathedral before Goshen.

J. B. Fitzpatrick St. John’s Catholic Church Fort Wayne Alerding Father Fitzpatrick Goshen

Contractors set pace on Warsaw Peru line grade

Reports from the scene say Stanley can finish his grade south of Akron in ten days in good weather while Ligard and Butterfield expect the same. Rain could slow progress to the summer. Stanley may shift crews to the Frank Bear farm to avoid clay delays, thenLitgard and Buttesfield move to Mentone to start nearby work.

Warsaw-Peru Stanley Akron Ligard Butterfield Frank Bear Farm Litgard Buttesfield Mentone

Wild man blamed on Gary terror depicted as Bohemian

Hammond Times identifies the gunman in a multi day spree near Gary as John Mares, a Bohemian employed by the Great Lakes Dredging Co. He was shot and killed after wounding six men. Rumors calling him Michigan Red are dismissed.

Gary John Mares Great Lakes

John Doe Is Jailed for Intoxication in Town

This morning Justice Whisler set John Doe's assessment at 11 dollars. He paid and then left town.

John Doe Justice Whisler

Marriage Licenses Granted in State of Ohio

Charles A. Metro of Lepsic Ohio, 26, and Addie M. Mott of Elkhart Indiana, 23, issued licenses.

s_ Charles A. Metro Lepsic, C Addie M. Mott Elkhart

Hawks Hardware Announces New Saturday and Monday Hours

The Hawks Hardware will close at six, with the exception of Mondays and Saturdays. This schedule change affects regular store hours and informs customers of shortened weekday closing times.

The Hawks Hardware Co

Evangelical Church Camp Meeting Planned at Lake Wawasee

Plans are prepared for the Evangelical church convention at Oakwood Park Lake Wawasee July 21 to August 12. The Woman's Missionary Society, Young People's Alliance, and presiding officials will host sessions with Rev. G Heinmiller D D and Rev. O Mosier among speakers. Temperance and missionary days headline a program aiming for record attendance. Ministers receive free board and lodging.

Evangelical Evangelical Church Indiana Oakwood Park Lake Wawasee Woman’s Missionary Society S. J. Gamnertsfelder Naperville Indiana Conference Young People’s Alliance G. Heinmiller D. D Cleveland South America Heinmiller Chritslicher Botschafter O. Mosier Elkhart J. B. Kanaga Tiffin E. E. Shumaker Anti-Saloon League South Bend Ministers of Shumaker Israel

Drowned in St. Joe River Near Springbrook Park

Miss Mayme McDonald aged 27 a South Bend Public Schools teacher and St James Episcopal choir member drowned in the St Joe River during an Episcopal church picnic near Springbrook Park. She and three companions were returning by canoe when it overturned. the others were rescued. She was sister to the late C A McDonald.

Springbrook Park St. Joe River Mayme McDonald South Bend St. James Episcopal Church Choir T. J. Walsh Frank Gale Garfield

Auto Fire Sparks Panic in South Bend Incident

An explosion from a gasoline fire in C. C. Shafer’s car in front of Dr. Stoltz’s home caused panic. Herman Hapke, who lived northwest of the city, was badly injured as Hose Co. No. 3 demolished the buggy and pulled Hapke to safety before transport to the hospital. His condition remained serious as authorities worked to quell the blaze.

C. C. Shafer Charles Stoltz South Bend Herman Hapke Hose Co. No. 3 Hapke

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana Towns

Transfers show multiple Elkhart Goshen Nappanee and Bristol lots sold. Cora BE Owen to Sylvester Redding for 1600, Eugene C Eddy to Sylvester Redding for 300, Louisa J Chapman to John B Haf er for 525, Zenada BE Sutliff to Claude B Cornell for 1, Mary C Housour to Clarence I Richmond for 400, Richmond to Weygand for 425, John W Fieldhouse to Frederick N Burrows for 1000, Arthur D Diggs to Eugene Atkins for 400, Atkins to Bickel for 400, Samuel Yoder to Emma Smeltzer for 1800.

Cora BE. Owen Sylvester Redding Elkhart Eugene C. Eddy Louisa J.chapman John B. Hafer Zenada BE. Sutliff Claude B. Cornell Goshen Mary C. Housour Clarence I. Richmond Nappanee Harold Weygand John W. Fieldhouse Frederick N. Burrows Arthur D. Diggs Eugene Atkins Bristol Jacob Bickel Samuel Yoder Emma Smeltzer

Superintendent buys Wabash home for 5500 dollars

S T Blizzard, superintendent of the Michigan division of the Big Four, purchased Oscen Thompson’s residence in Wabash for 5500 dollars. A sales note adds a wardrobe sale at Sol Meyer’s 808 South Seventh Street. An Italian street orchestra provided fine music on the street today.

S. T. Blizzard Michigan The Big Four Oscen Thompson Wabash Sol Meyer South Seventh Street

For Sale Good Sewing Machine

Advertises a sewing machine for ten dollars with inquiry at 210 B Clinton Street.

Clinton Street

Killer Passionate Tragedy at Michigan City

Florence Gray an inmate at Pearl Dorsey’s resort in Michigan City shot Frank Brown known as Taters Brown after a quarrel over love. Brown, a police character with La Porte jail ties, was on a stairway when the fatal shot struck him in the head. The incident followed a Chicago trip with John Galbert Leo Chapman and Ernest Behler of Three Oaks.

Florence Gray Lover Michigan City Pearl Dorsey LaPorte Frank Brown Taters Brown Chapman

Ladies of Wabash organize civic improvement society

A local note recalls multiple Indiana items including deaths in Steuben and Wa bash counties, a proposed Catholic hospital in Huntington, the Decatur Carnegie library with 2 500 volumes, accidents and legal notices, and transport and utility improvements across towns such as Fort Wayne Bluffton Peru Angola Mentone Syracuse Waterloo and Hartford City.

Ladies of Wabash Lewis Stealey Fox Lake Steuben County James A. Tyner Wabash County Andrews Father Miller Huntington Carnegie Library Decatur Andrew Makemson Warsaw Wim. Dial Peabody Hol Bowman Bluffton Peru United States Express Company Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Lafayette Indiana Railroad Commission St. Joseph Valley Railway Company Angola Light and Power Company Angola Lake Shore Waterloo Edward Luce Lagrange County State Tax Board New Reformed Church A. K. Zartman Hamilton C. E B. Sturgis Huntertown Kendallville Auburn Laotto Columbia City Albion Garrett Syracuse Mentone Samuel Schlegel Frank Lutz Mission Hall William Reed Hartford City Yale College New Haven Conn South Bend Home Telephone Company Michigan

Abbott Campaign Gains Backing for Bayville Mayor Bid

Frank P. Abbott Jr. runs a well organized campaign for Bayville mayor as South Bend lacks a candidate. Hon Gilbert A. Elliott has lent influence in support of Mr. Abbott.

Abbott Frank P. Abbott Jr Bayville South Bend Gilbert A. Elliott

Inquest Settles Mind Condition of Hamman

The inquest concluded Hamman of North Webster is not insane, resolving the question of his mental condition.

Manuel. Hamman North Webster

Hawks Hardware Co Show Window Specials On Enamel Ware

The Hawks Hardware Co presents Saturday specials in enameled ware featured in the store show window. Promotional items include durable enamel pots and pans with prices visible for quick purchases.

Hawks Hardware Co

Elkhart approves 50 year street railway franchise

The board of public works and the Murdocks reach a deal in Elkhart to grant a 50 year franchise to the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana railway. Extensions include McNaughton Park Wolfe's and Ellison's additions and Lake Shore shops with fifteen minute city line service. A city council meeting will confirm the action.

Board of Public Works Elkhart Murdocks Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana By. Co Eilkhart McNaughton Park Wolfe’s Ellison Lake Shore

Elkhart Chautauqua Opens With Noted Speakers

Elkhart’s third annual chautauqua starts tomorrow at 7 30 p m in McNaughton park on the St Joe river north bank. Speakers include Mr Bryan Friday, Senator Tillman Gov Hanly and Rev Dr Gunsaulus. Local residents from most St Joe valley towns attend. tents for living and meals prepared by Congregational ladies at nominal prices. river boating and bathing available.

Elkhart Bryan Tillman Hanly F. W. Gunsaulus McNaughton Park St. Joe River St. Joe Valley Elkhart Assembly Congregational

Plant Lice Threaten Crops With Widespread Infestation

Farmers report aphis, or plant lice, as a highly prolific pest. These insects reproduce rapidly, with ten or twelve generations daily in ideal conditions. Cold weather has limited their natural enemies, enabling rapid spread and honeydew blight on oats and wheat blades.

Waiter Otis C Butt nets seven pound bass at Lake Wawasee

Syracuse angler Otis C Butt landed a seven pound three ounce large mouth bass at Lake Wawasee. The catch drew big interest when shown at the Wawasee Inn and excitement that it would be hard to top this season.

Otis C. Butt Syracuse Lake Wawasee Wawasee Inn

Ralph Harrison Authors Serial Tale “Jack Deybridge's School Days”

Ralph Harrison son of W C B Harrison has written a serial story titled Jack Deybridge's School Days which Eastern magazine promises recognition for.

Ralph Harrison W. C. B. Harrison Jack Deybridge

Nappanee News Notes Local Lecture and Paving Talk

The Nappanee public schools plan a lecture course for the coming season. A carload of chickens valued at $1,000 was shipped to New York. Chester Martin threw a ball weighing 6.14 ounces over the water tank and another from rail tracks to the livery barn. Attorney Dausman of Goshen, special counsel for the town board, argues the Main and Market street paving contract with Central Paving Co. is valid. Ban ta and Hoffman of the paving company say work will start by August and be hurried to completion.

Nappanee Central Paving Co Market Messrs. Banta and Hoffman The Paving Company

One Fare to Winona Lake for Theo Thomas Orchestra Trip

Passenger transport offers a single fare to Winona Lake with return on special cars leaving Goshen at 5 30 and 6 30 pm due to Theo Thomas orchestra. Return is on regular cars in the evening.

Winona Lake Goshen Theo. Thomas Orchestra

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