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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1907

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Western Company Eyes Goshen Rubber Plant Expansion

The Western Rubber Company seeks to acquire the Goshen Rubber Co plant, aiming to run two factories and double output. The Goshen plant has been idle after selling most equipment, with no financial trouble outstanding. Fred D. Zeigler will move his family to Montpelier, Indiana, as the plant’s affairs continue.

Goshen Rubber Co Western Rubber Company Western Company Goshen Company Fred D. Zeigler Montpelier Ind Goshen Rubber Company Muncie Indianapolis Commercial Exchange Noble

Complain Of Fare By Militiamen At Indiana Camp

Militiamen at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis complain the state supplied fare was poor. The menu included hardtack bacon coffee and occasionally beans. Soldiers bought extra provisions and endured long hikes, including a seven mile tramp.

N. G Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis

Marriage Announcement for Irma Fitch and David Bigler

Irma Fitch and David Bigler wed in Nappanee and plan to reside in Elkhart. Bigler is described as a railway postal clerk. A picnic at the dam hosted by Miss Helen Ashley welcomed Miss Mary Sherwood and Miss Helen Beeson of Three Oaks, Michigan. Leah ah Mrs. George S. Cobb hosted a Lake Wawasee gathering with a Wa wasee launch cruise and dinner. Goshen guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Snyder and Mr. and Mrs. Court Winters and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Raifensberger.

Irma Fitch David Bigler Nappanee Elkhart Mary Sherwood Helen Beeson Three Oaks Mich Helen Ashley Leah Ah George 8. Cobb Cobb Lake Wawasee Wawasee Lake Goshen J. O. Snyder Court Winters Samuel Raifensberger

Ballou Loosely Linked To Congress Bid In Indiana

Indianapolis Star reports in Fort Wayne that Judge Ballou of LaGrange is interested in a congressional run. He has discussed the idea with friends but has not reached the candidate stage yet.

Ballou Congress Indianapolis Star Fort Wayne Lagrange

Syracuse Man Is Returned Home From Warsaw Jail

Jonathan Waldo, a 65 year old Syracuse resident, who had been held in the Warsaw jail awaiting admission to Longcliff asylum, was taken back to his home as no room could be found at the asylum for several weeks.

Jonathan Waldo Syracuse Warsaw Longcliff

Mathis Bros Seek Kosciusko Plant Site

According to the Warsaw Union the Mathis Bros firm of Chicago is negotiating with Kosciusko county business leaders to locate a new plant in the county seat.

Chicago Warsaw Union Mathis Bros Bucyrus Kosciusko County

Hawks Hardware Sells Hawkseye Lawn Mower Tradition

Hawks Hardware Co. has built a 14 year reputation for quality with its Hawkseye lawn mower. The note highlights a trusted product line and ongoing sales by the Hawks Hardware store.

Hawkseye Hawks Hardware Co

Frank Brinley Dies After Illness At 28

Frank Brinley longtime head lineman at the Bell Telephone in Bristol area died at 6 30 last evening at home of his parents Mr and Mrs William Brinley aged 28 after nearly a year with tuberculosis He left the local exchange recently to seek health benefits near the southwest Survived by parents a sister and three brothers He belonged to the Eagles of South Bend the Electrical Workers Union of Elkhart and the Musicians Union of South Bend Funeral set for 2 30 Thursday at the Bristol Methodist church with interment in a nearby cemetery

Frank Brinley Bell Telephone Company William Brinley Bristol Brinley The Hagles of South Bend Electrical Workers Union of Elkhart Musicians’ Union of South

Miller Announces Likely Campaign for Indiana Governor

Fort Wayne supporters of Hon. Chas. W. Miller of Goshen report letters indicating he plans to seek the Republican nomination for governor. Miller, former Indiana attorney general, has a strong following among Valparaiso Republicans and has not made a formal announcement yet.

C. W. Miller Valparaiso Fort Wayne Chas. W. Miller Goshen

Lease Brothers to Start New City Printing Plant

Chester and Worley Lease buy the Cosmo Buttermilk Co printing plant once run by J. J. Burns. Some equipment sold to Chicago buyers, others moved. the Lease brothers plan to set up a job printing shop in a building being erected by H. F. Kidder on North Third Street. They have long worked at the News Pty. Co. plant and will operate the Cosmo leftovers.

Cosmo Buttermilk Soap Company Chester and Worley Cosmo Buttermilk Co J. J. Burns Chicago H. F. Kidder North Third Street Messrs News Pty. Co Cosmo

Wambaugh Wins Plastering Contract for Jefferson Theatre

Conrad C. Wambaugh awarded the plastering contract for the rebuilt Jefferson Theatre. He previously plastered the 1905 structure and will redo ceilings under the balcony and in the lobby with arched designs. Masons have the third story wall advancing. roof might be on by late August. project aimed for October 10 completion. Marie Cahill rehearses in New York before touring to Chicago and then to this venue.

Jefferson Theatre Company Conrad C. Wambaugh Sanders-Hay Co Wambaugh Jefferson Marie Cahill Mary Lake Hopatacong N. Y Brooklyn Canada Illinois Theatre Chicago

Coroner Probes Big Four Wreck Near Niles Michigan

Coroner Baldry of St. Joseph investigates the Big Four wreck near Niles Michigan saying he learned of the disaster nearly 24 hours after it happened. He notes a body was shipped away before the coroner's jury viewed it and questions the removal.

Baldry St. Joseph Niles Mich

Mortuary notices for Catherine Proxel and Frances Lockwood

Catherine Proxel, 69, died at her home nine miles south of Elkhart from heart failure. Surviving: two daughters, one son, two brothers, three sisters. Frances Lockwood, pioneer of Elkhart County, died at her daughter Mrs Samuel Stratton’s home in Elkhart after two months illness. Born in Ohio 70 years ago, moved with parents to this county at 18, lived near Wakarsua, later in Elkheart and Jamestown. Surviving children include Mrs Stratton, Dr Reuben Lockwood, Mr ville Lockwood, Wesley Lockwood, Mrs America Kindy, and sister Mrs Mary Sala. Funeral 10 a.m. tomorrow at the house with Rev Lambert.

Stratton Reuben Lockwood Elkhart Ville Wesley Lockwood Union Township America Kindy Mary Sala Petoskey Lambert S. S. Whisler J. P Chicago George Berry Harry Reiff Goshen Milling Co Rigney Warsaw L. D. Austin Buffalo N. Y Beatrice Moore J. W. Jones Lou Smith Frank Larimer Shirley Millersburg Frances Bryson Decatur Ind Mary Fobes Omar McCoy Kokomo Pierceton Charles A. Wehmeyer North Manchester Mollie Allen West Cairo J. Paul Michael George W. Farrell John Gillette St. Joseph Mich Rose Scott Lura Logansport Claudine Ruton Huntington Mildred Pratt A. J. Irwin Port Huron Robert Irwin Oscar Jay Fay Walter Ferney Cincinnati Forest Croop Chauncey Frantz Butler Cottage Wawasee G. W. Heacocks Alexandria John Heacocks James Garvey Gary John Garvey Kate Berry Marengo Ill Frank Cooke Goshen Greencastle Ohio Will DeBoer Mishawaka Peter DeBoer Glen Kitson Edgar A. Dean F. H. Barron George Frank Sack Ligonier Winona Rogers Druscilla Coats Oneta Shyrer Fay Lichtenwalter Florence Berry Dorothy Reed Benton Harbor Alfred Haines Middlebury F. Myers J. L. Bishop Berrien Center Pauline Coverston G. A. Lewis Fowler, Col A. G. Storer Mr. Lewis T. A. Lewis Neva Peed H. H. Peed Indiana State Fair Association Newcastle Vera Cooper Elton Lepird Newell Bros. Dry Topeka Kalamazoo Grace Brewer South Bend Harvey H. Shroyer Jasper McKinley West Goshen W. H. Short Gerard Thomas Lagrange J. B I. W. Short J. B. Short Will B. Gortner Las Vegas N. M Jeannette Beck J. C. Beck, Jr Josephine Devine Reading Maude Bender Clarence Gilmore

Gunsaulus Delivers Noted Chautauqua Address in Elkhart

Chicago divine Dr. F F Gunsaulus lectured on William E Gladstone to a large Elkhart Valley Chautauqua audience Sunday afternoon. Extra cars ran from Goshen to shuttle attendees. The talk drew general satisfaction as Gunsaulus attacked hypocrisy and politicians.

Chicago Divine Elkhart Chautauqua F. F. Gunsaulus Chicago William E. Gladstone St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua Elkhart Goshen Gunsaulus Chautauqud

Probate Court appoints administrator for Rentfrow estate

James O. Smith is named administrator of the estate of the late Mrs. Mary Rentfrow with a $250 bond signed by Smith, Mitchell Charnley and Harry C. Dangler. Squire Whisler dismisses two tramp drunks from the city. New suit filed by Mrs. Mary Hulwick against Howard Hopkins Emma J Hopkins M Augusta Palmer and David Lehman for $750. Marriage licenses issued to Charles A Kindle Goshen and Grace M Ulery Goshen with parental consent.

James O. Smith Mary Rentfrow Mitchell Charnley Harry C. Dangler Mary Hulwick Howard Hopkins Emma J. Hopkins M. Augusta Palmer David Lehman Charles A. Kindle Goshen Grace M. Ulery

Big Fight In Winamac Over Saloon Permits

In Winamac the anti-saloon group plans a blanket remonstrance against the saloon business in town and township. The dispute has run for three weeks with fourteen open air meetings drawing large crowds, sometimes over two thousand attendees.

Winamac

Child Killed in Accident in Michiganhome

Alma Orlasky eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Orlasky of Berrien County Michigan was accidentally shot and died from wounds.

Alma Orlasky Adolph Orlasky Berrien County Mich

Wingate Returns to Duty After Elevator Shaft Injury

John Wingate state taxes commissioner, injured weeks ago in a fall down an elevator shaft at the Barnet hotel in Logansport, resumes duties but may not fully recover. Shirley Musselman seriously injured on the Lake Shore near Chicago to be moved to Millersburg home this week from Mercy Hospital Chicago.

Wingate John Wingate Barnet Logansport State Tax Board Bhirley Musselman Lake Shore Chicago Millersburg Mercy Hospital

Goshen School Board Reorganizes with New President

The Goshen city school board will reorganize on August 31. Joseph H. Lesh retires and is replaced by E. L. Jones elected to succeed him.

Goshen City Joseph H. Lesh E. L. Jones

Gov Hanly at Elkhart Chautauqua Wednesday

Governor Hanly spoke at the Elkhart Chautauqua session titled The Spirit of Democracy on Wednesday afternoon with Tillman scheduled to appear Thursday.

Gov Hanly Elkhart Chautauqua Tillman

First Christian Church to Hold Pastry Sale at Jones Furniture

The August committee of the First Christian church will hold a pastry sale at Jones Furniture on Saturday August 3. Proceeds benefit church programs and local outreach efforts.

First Christian Church Jones Furniture

Who Stole the Eagle at the Court House Roof

Contractor McCormack says Clarence Harris received the tin bronzed eagle taken from the flag staff on the north roof of the court house. Today an unknown person stole the eagle.

McCormack Clarence Harris Court House

Picnic for Sunday School at Blosser's Island

The Sunday school of St. James Episcopal Church plans a Wednesday afternoon picnic at Blosser's Island. A help-wanted ad appears: girl for general house work, apply to Mrs. EnOals, 323 South Fifth Street.

St. James Episcopal Church Blosser’s Island

New Candidate Eckstein Postmaster in Boys City

William Eckstein is named postmaster of Boy City at the Winona juvenile camp after attending Winona Technical School in Indianapolis. A Russian native from Sassmackn Russia he speaks four languages and previously led a Can yoncrest Ranch city as mayor. The Daily News notes it has no favorites in local mayoral race.

William Eckstein Boy City Winona Winona Technical School Indianapolis Sassmackn Kurland Russia United States Eckstein Judge Brown Canyoncrest Ranch Russell Newhouse Wabash Wabash High School Bet Phi Sigma Newhouse Joe W. Clark Portland Frank P. Abbott Daily News Bay City Ivan Overman Marion The Democrat City Daily News

Riot at Winona Lake disrupts Sunday services

A riot at Winona Lake during martial rule over the camp endangers a sentinel from the Boys' Brigade of Indianapolis. Dr J G Mehrbas was detained after resisting the sentinel. milkman J J McKenny fought his pursuers as crowds gathered. Sheriff and War-Saw marshal enforced order while local leaders moved to enact stricter regulations.

Winona Lake J. G. Mehrbas W. D. Stansifer Boys’ Brigade Indianapolis Mehrbas Stansifer J. J. McKenny Kosciusko County Warsaw J. F. Beyer Winona

Fort Wayne Man Appointed U.S. Marshal Deputy

A. R. Walter of Fort Wayne is named field deputy U.S. marshal for Allen County to fill the J. A. Scott vacancy, announced by U.S. Marshal Pettit for the Indiana district.

Marshal Pettit A. R. Walter Fort Wayne United States Marshal Allen County J. A. Scott United States Indiana

Unprecedented Storm Damage Hits State Crops Hard

Electrical storms continue to cause widespread damage across the region damaging crops beyond any memory of the elder residents. Farmers report extensive losses as storms persist with uncertain outlooks.

Teachers' examination held at Madison street school

Twenty nine applicants sat for the regular monthly teachers examination last Saturday at the Madison street school building conducted by Supt Weaver. A number sought state licenses.

Madison Street Supt. Weaver

Gov Hanly Visits Elkhart Chautauqua Wednesday

Gov. Hanly attended the Elkhart Chautauqua on Wednesday afternoon. The appearance drew local residents and highlighted ongoing civic events in the community.

Committee Formed To Seek Loophole In Insolvent Railway

Stockholders of the Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City & Northwestern railway, in receivership, appoint a five man committee led by Horace McKay to investigate options and report with a plan ahead of a receiver's sale set for September 17. Members are Winfield E. Miller Horace Smith Flavius J. Van Voris and Senator Linton A. Cox.

Ed V. Fitzpatrick Indianapolis Indianapolis, Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern Railway Company Horace McKay Winfield E. Miller Horace Smith Flavius J. van Voris Linton A. Cox

Fight Over Lease At Wabash Eagles Theatre

Two leases on a theatre built by the Eagles at Wabash trigger a control dispute. C. M. Edson of Toledo holds possession while Charles A. Klunk of Wabash seeks the keys. The Eagles sue Edson for 2450 dollars, while Edson asserts his original lease remains valid and he will stay in control. Klunk believes he can win. The Eagles employ Warren G. Sayre, while Edson is represented by McCracken & Eikenbary.

Eagles Wabash C. M. Edson Toledo Charles A. Klunk Edson Klunk Klunk Is Equally Positive That He Caill The Warren G. Sayre McCracken & Eikenbary

Wabash Cement Works Hit by High Water Shutdown

The Wabash cement works at La Grange halted operations as the river flooded, submerging the track from the mail beds to the factory under about 12 inches of water and leaving about two hundred men unemployed. A dredge is being placed across the river and a new bed should be ready to open by Wednesday.

Wabash Cement Works Lagrange

17 year old Miller writes parents from Illinois seeking Oklahoma

Charles Miller, 17, son of Wm H Miller of Columbia City, who vanished July 13, sent a postal card from Elizabeth Illinois to his parents claiming he is bound for Oklahoma. A son of Abner Smith in Oklahoma had urged him to move there for better pay.

Chas. Miller Charles Miller Wm. H. Miller Columbia City Elizabeth Oklahoma Abner Smith

Williams released on $250 bail in Angolan case

In the Superior Court William Williams of Angola was released on $250 bail after arrest on a complaint by Andrew Chaffee accusing him of a serious crime against Chaffee's minor step-daughter. Emma vs. Lewis J. Lathrope divorce filed for non support. The couple wed November 19 1903 and separated May 1906.

William Williams Angola Andrew Chaffee Chaffee Emma Lewis J. Lathrope

Man Found Unconscious by Railroad Near Mishawaka

Section men on the Grand Trunk Western found Benjamin Gurnhout unconscious beside the tracks one mile west of Mishawaka while he claimed to have fallen from the midnight westbound train. His condition and survival remain a mystery.

Grand Trunk Western Benjamin Gurnhout Mishawaka

Bruce cousin of Clark Bruce attends Gunsaulus service

The cousin of Clark Bruce, a resident of Evanston, George Loot of the Schubert Quartet, visited Chicago yesterday. While there he worshipped at the Central church where Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus serves as pastor.

Clark Bruce Elkhart Frank W. Gunsaulus George Loot Evanston, IL Bruce Chicago Central Church Dr. Gunsaulus

Goshen Property Deals Reported in Local Transfers

James O. Cripe sold to Fernando F. Schrock a Goshen property for 672 dollars. Edward N. Yeager sold to John Strafford a Goshen property for 2000 dollars.

James O. Cripe Fernando F. Schrock Goshen Edward N. Yeager Toohn Strafford

Traction Co Plans In Elkhart Line Construction

S Maxon and Supt Swinehart announced the St Joseph Valley Traction Co will build and operate its own lines in Elkhart. The next project targets a traction line extending to Elkhart with work already underway.

Quail Abundance Reported by Indiana Official

Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner E. B. Barlelas tells hunting public that quail numbers in Indiana are higher than in several years past, signaling improved local game prospects.

Indiana Fish and Game E. BE. Barlelas

Walnut Stairway From Black Walnut Lumber

Charles H. Parker built a stairway in the Crary home on North Main Street using black walnut lumber salvaged from the old barn. The result is described as a beauty and a notable remodeling feature.

Crary Main Street Charles H. Parker

Escape by Claypool Lumber thieves ends in swift getaway

Two men who blew the safe at Claypool Lumber Co. office escaped. Morgan and Wright fled by bicycle tires to Hawks Hardware Co. in a rapid exit, leaving investigators with little leads.

The Claypool Lumber Co Morgan and Wright Hawks Hardware Co

Elkhart Chautauqua Criticizes Management For Auditorium Delay

An Elkhart dispatch to the South Bend Tribune blasts St Joseph Valley Chautauqua leadership for lacking a permanent auditorium at McNaughton park. It notes the third annual event sits under a hot tent with uncomfortable benches despite good financial returns. Blame targets Dr C M Hisenbeiss and Wilson Roose for money handling. Dissent over stalled auditorium plans has resurfaced.

Elkhart South Bend Tribune St. Joseph Valley McNaughton Park C. M. Hisenbeiss Association Wilson Roose

Turn Out Is In for Winona Interurban Tracks

A large labor force worked all day Sunday to complete the turnout for the C S B & N I railway south of Purl street on Main. The turnout was used this morning for the first time. A Winona interurban car derailed briefly. no major damage reported. A crowd of hundreds watched as a rail incident injured two Greek laborers minorly, one with toes mashed and another struck on the head by a spike. The turnout will ease interurban service into the city core.

C. S. B. & N. I. Railway Company Purl Street Main Winona Interurban

Elkhart Firm Wins Big Wiring Contract for Jefferson Theatre

B. H. Reid of Elkhart secured the contract to wire and fixture the new Jefferson theatre. It is the largest such job in Northern Indiana this year and three times as costly as the Elks temple project in Elkhart. The lighting plan will brighten the lobby and foyer significantly.

B. H. Reid Elkhart Jefferson Theatre Indiana Elks Temple

Assault Report Involving Susie Surfus Case

A 15 year old girl Susie Surfus daughter of George Surfus of Whitley county was assaulted by Charles Alloway of Fort Wayne. He seized her body hugged and kissed her and intended to do more but screams from her sister interrupted. Alloway was arrested.

Susie Surfus George Surfus Whitley County Charles Alloway Fort Wayne

Niles Man Attempts Suicide With Veterinary Prescribed Chloroform

James McQuirk a noted Niles resident tried to take his own life over domestic troubles. He secured a veterinary prescription for chloroform and had it filled then mixed a family jar before retiring to his room where he was later found by family members.

James McQuirk Niles

Railroads to obey 1907 crossing stop law

Indiana Railroad Commission and state railroad officials agree all railroads must stop at every crossing. The law, enacted in 1907, applies to interurban lines as well as steam roads, though interurbans have been complying.

Indiana Railroad Commission

Rev L A Eberle Begins Duties at St Johns Church

Rev L A Eberle formerly assistant to the late Rev A B Qechtering and pastor of St Josephs Mishawaka and St Marys Portland has started work at St Johns church in Goshen. He preached his first sermon Sunday.

L. A. Eberle Goshen L L. A. Eberle A. B. Qechtering L. A. Moench St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Mishawaka St. Marys Church Portland St. John’s Church

Barber Hart Corse Dies by His Own Action in Chicago

Hart Corse, a barber at George Vinson tensorial parlors in Mishawaka, died in Chicago last Friday from self-inflicted gas asphyxiation. He placed a rubber tube in his mouth, attached the other end to a gas jet, and turned on the gas due to ill health.

Hart Corse George Vinson Mishawaka Chicago

Excursions This Week On Winona Railway

Winona Railway offers daily round trip tickets from Goshen to Winona Lake. Cars depart at 5 30 and 6 43 0 o'clock with return on any regular car the same day. Fare is 50 cents.

Winona

Huckleberries Command Prices in Northern Indiana Markets

Huckleberries are priced at 2.50 per case in northern Indiana markets. Local traders report steady demand as retailers stock the fruit for upcoming sales periods.

Indiana

Travelers and Visitors Move Through Local Town

A long list of residents and guests are recorded visiting and traveling to and from Leesburg. Ed Duker, S. S. Whisler, George Berry, Harry Reiff and many others are noted on business trips, visits and holidays across Indiana and nearby states.

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O Desirous National Guard Society News Niles, Mich Mortuary Record Probate Court Qut Wabash Lad Boy’s City iBoys’ City J. G Mehrbas Wabash Theatre Roasts Management Ed Duker Leesburg
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