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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
1
Three Zeppelins were used in a raid on the east coast of England. No casualties reported and damage is unknown. An Associated Press dispatch from London notes the event on July 29.
London reports Serbs and Bulgarians engage on the Macedonian front, signaling renewed hostilities in the Balkans during July. The terse dispatch notes combat operations with no immediate details on casualties or scale.
Elkhart County Fair plans to attract out of town advertisers Harry Black and Henry Krutz as it aims to be the largest fair yet. George A Krutz notes many applicants for merry go rounds ferris wheels and other amusements while Earl Beck prepares horses at the fair grounds for a fall circuit in northern Indiana and southern Michigan.
Mrs Maria Johns aged 73 longtime Elk Hart County resident died last night at the home of John Hostetler four miles east of Middlebury after a two day illness of apoplexy. She had been in poor health for years though serious only recently. She is survived by two sisters Mrs Joe Miller and Mrs John Stabley. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Bristol obituary notes civil war veteran Jacob Long aged about ST years died after months with senile gangrene. He was said to be oldest resident. Survives include three sons, one daughter in poor health with cancer, two brothers, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The daughter is seriously ill with cancer.
Ed Rimpler and Ike Miller lay sidewalks on South Third Street with property owner consent near the curb. Mervin Chiddister makes rapid progress moving Seventh Street sidewalks toward the curb line.
A 75-year-old wanderer was seen walking across the prairie yesterday as temperatures topped 100 degrees. Local witnesses reported the sighting in a remote stretch, with authorities urged to check on the senior’s condition amid the heat.
Syracuse July 29 Special Hamman 23 son of Jerry Hamman a Sandusky Cement Co. worker drowned last night when he fell from a raft at the Main street bathing beach. A large crowd watched as his body was recovered about 45 minutes later with grappling hooks. Surviving are his parents a sister Lilian and several other relatives. Funeral services set for 2 o clock p m Monday at Syracuse M E church with burial in MecClintic cemetery.
A morning blaze at Evangel Hall in Winona Lake destroyed the second and third floors of the three story frame building after being discovered at 7:30. Sixty Bethany girls housed there escaped unhurt. the first floor was saved. Firemen suffered minor injuries. cause under investigation, with a kitchen flue suspected. Insurance valued at 87,000.
In a New York dispatch, financier John P. Morgan who died in Rome on March 31, 1913, is reported to have left an estate worth 78 million dollars. Most of the sum is to go to his son, John Pierpont Morgan Jr.
A national conference of progressives has been called for Indianapolis next Thursday August 3 to decide whether a new national convention shall be called. The meeting aims to chart a path for the movement and unify plans ahead of potential national action.
Asphalt is being laid by the 3S 8 Saxton Co on South Seventh Street and the project is expected to open to traffic in about one month. The asphalt mixer has been stationed near the New York Central freight house.
Dora M. Morrison of Syracuse sues John Morrison for divorce and 2500 alimony. She states the couple married in 1904 and separated in 1905, eleven years ago, in the complaint dated this week.
Howard Swain of Fort Wayne was sentenced for neglecting his children. He must serve 430 days at the penal farm. Arrangements were made to pay his wife one dollar per day for each day he remains at the farm.
The public library is closed due to interior decorating work in progress. Access is suspended until renovations are completed.
The Menace, an anti Catholic publication, at Aurora Missouri was partially wrecked when three bombs exploded at 4 15 this morning. Copies of the edition just printed were burned in the blast.
Federal Judge Waddill found against Germany in the dispute over the British steamer Appam held as a prize. The court held that bringing the ship into neutral waters forfeited their prize claim.
Elkhart county Indiana centennial celebration in Goshen scheduled for August 8 is postponed after Gov. Ralston cannot attend. A committee meeting voted to delay and likely reschedule for October during the third annual fall festival, October 19–21, with hopes Gov. Ralston will speak then.
Chicago reports eighty heat related deaths and around two hundred prostrations amid continuing hot weather. Weather forecaster offers some hope for relief as officials urge precautions and cooling measures.
Douglas Arizona reports tons of military supplies destined for border forces are not delivered and are stored in warehouses. No further details on quantities or destinations are provided. The development highlights logistical delays affecting border operations.
For the 24 hours ending at 10 o clock this morning 44 deaths from infantile paralysis were reported in Greater New York, reflecting the ongoing health crisis in the area.
Baltimore July 29 The city knows nothing about when the German merchant submarine Deutschland will depart.
Frank Henelewski 36, owner of Cracow bakery in South Bend, died instantly when his bread wagon was struck by an eastbound New York Central passenger train. He was born in Poland on December 3, 1879 and lived in South Bend several years. Survived by wife Bronislawa and daughter Alice. horses pulling the wagon escaped injury.
Drunks visited the Wehrley school house north of Syracuse and broke all the windows using beer bottles and other objects. Mrs. Lloyd Jones heard the disturbance, notified officers, and the guilty parties were traced by buggy tracks. Damages were settled.
C J Munton receiver announces appointed officers and staff for Winona Interurban Company. He reports property books and accounts in satisfactory condition and will visit Warsaw frequently. Communications directed to the receiver at the Warsaw office.
J. C. Beck won the amateur golf championship at Grand Rapids, according to a telegram received late last night by his son-in-law. Contestants from across the country entered. Beck and his wife had been visiting Northport and other Mithican points for weeks, though his entry was previously unknown here. The Grand Rapids links are among the nation’s best.
Indiana reaches a centennial since admission in 1816 with a major October celebration at the state capital and county observances. Elkhart County’s Goshen event invites all residents to attend, with Gov. Ralston delivering the centennial address and urging visitation to the county seat.
The Michigan City nine will debut before local fans at Rogers' Band Park tomorrow afternoon facing the Greys with several ex Federal League players in the lineup. Nelham, a former local favorite, will appear for Goshen either as pitcher or in the outfield, promising a fast game.
A ten day Chautauqua opened at Chautauqua Park in Elkhart with the Instrument City band delivering a delightful concert. Indications point to unusual success as the series begins.
A. F. Mosley, city mail carrier, attempted repairs on Mrs. Clark Kelly's Overland automobile when it stalled last night. His second finger on the left hand was amputated after contact with the fan in the car's hood.
John Hurley nearly drowned in the Elkhart river near Filkhart beside Studebaker Park. He cannot swim. William Keith effected the rescue. Six other narrow escapes are noted as the river remains closely guarded by watchers and authorities.
At St Johns Catholic church a collection is held to aid widows and orphans in Poland, regarded as the most seriously afflicted country in Europe.
Paul Huntington of Elkhart, serving on the Mexican border, plans to return home due to extreme Texas heat. He cites unsafe temperatures and wishes to be with family while awaiting reassignment.
Known by Local Physician Dr Harris an osteopath shot by Dr Atwood in Boston attracts national attention. He was a classmate at the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville Missouri of Dr Egan of South Bend, former assistant to Dr Elizabeth Geyer in her local offices.
Karl Bass, 19, son of Rev. Charles Bass, formerly of Kendalsville, died in a railway accident at Fonefield West Virginia. He was a cousin of Mrs W C B Harrison of Ligonier, wife of the Ligonier Banner editor and publisher, and nephew of Mrs Claude Brown, well known at Ligonier.
D H Hooley of near Topeka was found lying on his barn floor by his son. The belt from a gasoline engine was wrapped about his limbs as he pumped water for his stock. He is badly hurt but expected to recover.
Floyd Koenig, a Bremen barber, was taken from Bavard, North Carolina to his Bremen home suffering from poison oak exposure after contact. His head was badly swollen and his father D. S. Koenig of Bremen was summoned from Bavard to aid.
A Republican county central committee gathered this afternoon in Stonexhall to finalize campaign plans and arrange upcoming campaign activities.
Fred Moore, who escaped from the Feeble Minded school at Fort Warne, was captured in Syracuse and returned to the institution.
Official announcement states Charles E. Hughes the Republican presidential nominee will tour Indiana. The visit aims to rally support ahead of the election.
Thirty acres of wheat owned by Russell Weiss near Bremen yielded 1 030 bushels, producing a strong harvest signal for local farming. The report notes a favorable season and solid county crop results amid favorable weather conditions and stable market demand.
The pickle crop is being harvested as drought limits rainfall. Local farmers report reduced yields due to insufficient rain and arid conditions affecting the harvest timeline.
The South Bend board of public safety requests a 163 725 appropriation to tile facilities. The move targets improved sanitation and safety, with funds allocated to project completion and related renovations.
A New York dispatch notes a shortage of chorus girls affecting performances and stage productions. The report highlights a lack of performers and potential impact on upcoming shows and rehearsals.
Auburn plans a new broom factory with a production goal of 10 000 broom units. The project involves local industry leaders and city planning officials aiming to create jobs and boost manufacturing in the area.
Four elephants from Howe's Great London Shows went on a rampage in Ligonier prompted by heat. Two were captured quickly, two escaped, trampling gardens and fences, causing about $100 in damage, and approaching passenger train No. 2 before the crew halted the engine. Elephants were guided back to the grounds. no injuries reported. Earlier rampages occurred in Plainwell and Lagrange. owners plan to keep elephants out of parades in hot weather to avoid damage suits.
Milo Troyer aged 31 died after being overcome by heat at the Independent Ice Co barn on East LaSalle Avenue in South Bend. He retired to a hay loft after feeling unwell and died at 4:30 p.m. He lived with brother Samuel at 621 Nives Avenue. Survived by a brother and three sisters in Goshen and Ohio. Body to be sent to Goshen for funeral services Monday at 10 a.m. Burial in Clinton Chapel, Goshen.
About 800 people from Columbia City Roanoke South Whitley and Huntington gathered at Maple Grove church in Whitley county hoping to hear J Frank Hanly former Indiana governor and prohibition presidential candidate speak. He failed to keep the engagement reportedly after reaching Chicago he deemed arrival in time impossible. Clifford Jackman Huntington Bull Moose nominee for US senator spoke instead. Ex Governor Cox of Ohio will speak at Washington Center tonight with church ladies serving ice cream.
The downtown church union will hold services Sunday evening at 6 39 at the court house park. Old hymns and special music will be featured with a message on The Sin of the Taging Tongue. Everyone is invited. rain cancels.
Mrs. Hattie B. Avery aged 67 died at Rome City apparently from heat while seated in a chair. She seemed to suffer a sudden collapse, possibly apoplexy, and died at the scene.
Rain largely bypassed Goshen as showers prevailed across the south and southwest yesterday afternoon. Significant rainfall occurred near Nappanee, with notable totals reported in the surrounding vicinity.
Roland Black aged 45 a stock buyer from Wawaka died unexpectedly of heart ailment at home. The death was reported as sudden with no additional details provided.
Evert Hunter, an auto driver for Lagrange, is described as a victim of gunstroke after an incident. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the event centers on Hunter and the local driver community. Further facts including location and timeframe are not provided in the readable text.
In Indianapolis July 29 Special the New York World uses Mrs Henry Smith of Willamaxe Indiana to discuss Mexican policy. It argues mothers should be thankful for President Wilsons peaceful approach and that her son in the national guard avoids fighting on the border.
Suspicion arises after Perry Hunter's funeral that his death might be murder rather than suicide. No powder marks typical of a pistol wound were found, and the wound's left temple contradicts the deceased being right handed. Initial reports still favor self-inflicted harm.
The family of Edward W. Miller, a Michigan City policeman killed in an auto accident, would collect damages. Patrolman Miller rode with Everett Co. White, chauffeur for Mr. Channell, a wealthy Chicagoan, by invitation.
Joseph O'Dell of Union Michigan dies at home at 83 likely from heat exhaustion. He is survived by a daughter and a brother.
Swimmers at Flint Lake near Valparaiso lowered water temperature by adding ice. Dispatches report it as the first known instance of this practice at the site, marking a unusual local record.
The third annual reunion will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holly at Sturgis Michigan on Thursday August 3. Families Fish Gage and Holly attend yearly gatherings, with plans for fellowship and remembering relatives.
Henry A. Asher fell eighteen feet from the top of a wheat stack near Topeka and sustained serious injuries.
A heavy rain fell near Cassopolis Michigan yesterday afternoon with localized showers reported in the vicinity. Weather observers noted dark clouds and brief gusty winds as showers moved through the area.
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