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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1908

Page

9

Moorman Faces Strong Claim For Elkhart Delegation

Elkhart city delegate Dr. C St George vows to vote for Moorman at the Plymouth convention while unit rule rattles. In Kosciusko St George and Goshen Republicans back Moorman against Miller with county and St Joseph alignments shaping the outcome. Money changes hands as Goshen factions clash over delegate counts and the fight to nominate at Plymouth.

Plymouth John L. Moorman Knox Miller Goshen Warsaw Kosciusko County Moorman C. St. George Elkhart City Elkhart County Roose St. Joseph County St. Joseph Congress George Elkhart

Elizabeth Bade Hosts Birthday Celebration for Friends

Miss Elizabeth Bade entertained a number of her young friends yesterday for her birthday anniversary in a social society gathering.

Elizabeth Bade

Smith Prosecuting Lamphere in Lamp here case

Ralph N. Smith of LaPorte who will deliver the Maccabee Memorial Day Address on June 14 guides LaPorte countys prosecution against Ray Lamp here the Gunness murder suspect. Smiths friends expect Lamphere may face the gallows. Odd Fellows Hall hosts Maccabees meeting tonight with banquet in Maccabee hall Elkhart to send a special representative.

Odd Fellows Hall Maccabees Maccabee Hall Elkhart

Nineteen Young Men Graduate From Winona Agricultural Institute

Nineteen graduates are welcomed from the Winona Agricultural Institute this week. A brother of Dr. A. C. Yoder is among the students. Advice notes feed your grass at least once a year and Hawke Hardware Co. offers good grass feed.

Winona Agricultural Institute A. C. Yoder The Hawke Hardware Co

Tragic Drowning of One-Year-Old Near Nappanee

A one year old, Leo Samuel son of Charles Swank, farmer two miles west and three south of Nappanee, drowned after falling from the yard into a water tank at the farm of Emanuel Swank. The accident happened last Friday while the mother and child were at that grandparents’ place. no witness, but the tank was about two and a half feet deep.

Leo Samuel Charles Swank Nappanee Emanuel Swank

Foreigners fleeced over paving job in Nappanee incident

Twenty Macedonians rode a westbound B and O train from Indianapolis to find street paving work in Nappanee. Contractor Fred Hoffman refused them, stating all help was filled. Upset men returned to Milford Junction after being drawn by an Indianapolis employment agency.

Nappanee Indianapolis Fred Hoffman Milford Junction

Nappanee Man Flees Then Returns in Settlement

A Nappanee man fled town after a charge brought by a local woman Miss Cora Weaver claiming he promised to marry her. Weaver worked at the Wey Gand restaurant and was previously employed in Wakarusa. He returned and the matter was settled out of court.

Cora Weaver Weygand Wakarusa

Replogle to File $10,000 Bond for School Board Post

J W Replogle was chosen Monday night to fill the unexpired term of E L Jones on the board of education. He will qualify tomorrow by filing a $10,000 bond with the county auditor and taking the oath before a notary public. Replogle’s term runs until August 1 1910. He previously served on the board and the salary is $50 per year.

J. W. Replogle E. L. Jones Board of Education Replogle

Narrow Escape at Elkhart Lake Shore Crossing

Chauffeur H Brown narrowly escaped death at the Lake Shore crossing in Elkhart while driving Dr Porter’s auto. Guard gates lowered trapping the vehicle as a switch engine struck the rear, partially demolishing the machine at Main street crossing.

Lake Shore Elkhart H. Brown Dr. Porter Main Street

Investigating Prosecutor Faces Deadline Extension

The committee probing South Bend State's Attorney Joseph E. Talbot has until today to file a report. A ten day extension was granted by Judge Funk nine days earlier. No findings yet justify a disbarment committee recommendation.

Joseph E. Talbot South Bend Funk Circuit Court

Seven Year Old Harold Bunn Dies From Bologna Poisoning

Ptomaine poisoning from a piece of bologna bought at a South Bend meat market caused the death of seven year old Harold Bunn. The meat was given to the lad for supper by his mother.

South Bend Harold Bunn

Sadie A. In Commission Launch Opened by Blosser

The launch Sadie A. owned and operated by A. P. Blosser at the dam was placed in commission yesterday by Robert Stuart. Stuart says it is the best equipped launch in this territory and is now ready for business.

Sadie A A. P. Blosser Robert Stuart

Railways Agree on LaSalle Avenue Track Use

The C. S. B. & N. S. and the C. I. S. & sf. railway companies have reached an agreement on utilizing the LaSalle avenue tracks in South Bend.

LaSalle Avenue South Bend

Talent not selected for next lecture course

Announcement notes the talent for the upcoming lecture course has not yet been chosen, with a forthcoming public announcement. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Hubrecht Van Dyke of Fast Qo shen. Mrs F C Method and Mrs M C Page return to South Bend from a relatives visit. 20 percent off trimmed hats for ten days beginning June 5. J B Pearce.

Birthe Mrs. Hubrecht van Dyke Fast Qoshen F. C. Method M. C. Page South Bend J. B Pearce George Dierdorff Brethren Mich Walter Warstler Melvin Page Boomershine W. H. Alley Mary Alley Osceola James Alley Edward Riggle el Winters George A. Beck York E. C. Beck Philadelphia New York City Abe Landis David Stutsman Canton Kan Fred Method Los Angeles Cal

Goshen College Commencement Week Schedule

Commencement week at Goshen College unfolds with exams Monday and Tuesday Alumni day Wednesday Class day Thursday and Friday’s commencement. Rev Dr Hosmer of Chicago speaks to alumni Wednesday President Kelly of Earnham College Richmond Ind gives Thursday evening address. diplomas presented by President Byers.

Goshen College Hosmer Chicago Academy College Board of Kelly Earnham College Richmond Ind Byers

Two Children Drown in St Joe River at South Bend

In South Bend on a Monday tragedy struck as Elsie Miller age 13 and Robert Miller age 8 disappeared with their father R. F P. A. Miller at Leeper Park Island on the St Joseph River. The swift current thwarted search efforts and authorities fear both children are drowned.

St. Joe River South Bend Elsie Robert Miller R. F P. A. Miller Leeper Park Island St. Joe

Man is Guilty of Manslaughter in La Porte Trial

A La Porte circuit court jury convicts George Fenne of manslaughter for shooting George Priebe who he believed was a burglar. Fenne requested an accidental shooting defense, but prosecutors note Priebe’s ante mortem statement in which he warned Fenne before the shot.

Eclicuit LaPorte George Fenne Fenne George Priebe Priebe George

St Joseph Valley Traction Work and Local Expedition

A brief report notes H E Bucklen C H Winchester and Maxon traveled from Elkhart to Lagrange for business and pleasure. No track construction is ongoing by St Joseph Valley Traction or St Joseph Valley Railway. The main effort is tiling for drainage and track repairs. Extension from Middlebury to Elkhart was not discussed and no prospect of further construction is known.

St. Joseph

Rogers Goshen Band Opens Outdoor Concert Season

The Rogers Goshen band performs its first open air concert of the season on the public square tomorrow night. Program includes Maupin selections The Time the Place and Girl and Lehar The Merry Widow and Nedley Overture among others.

Rogers Goshen Public Square Maupin Belection Howard Hal Lehar Wenrich Nedley Lampe Chinese Mareh Ya Zama

Delegate elected to Chicago Synod from First English Lutheran

At the regular meeting last night Charles A. Cropp was chosen as delegate to represent the congregation at the Chicago synod to meet at Holy Trinity English Lutheran church in South Bend on Wednesday June 17. W G Plank of Harrison township was named alternate.

Council of the First English Lutheran Church Charles A. Cropp Chicago Synod Holy Trinity English Lutheran Church South Bend W. G. Plank Harrison Township

Indiana Prohibitionists to Nominate Hanly for President

Republicans in Indianapolis hear that Indiana prohibitionists plan to name Gov. J. Prantl Hanly for the presidency at the national convention. Prohibitionists meet in Columbus, Ohio, July 16 to nominate a full national ticket.

Hanly Indianapolis Indiana

Indiana National Guard Adjutant General Named to Board

Oran Perry, adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, is named by the War Department as a member of the military board that will confer with the War Department on plans in the interest of the National Guard.

Oran Perry Oran Pery Indiana National Guard War Department National Guard

Alumni Banquet Draws About 200 at Dikhart High

About 200 people attended the Dikhart High School Alumni banquet held last night at the Bucklen Hotel in Dikhart.

Dikhart High School Dikhart Bucklen Hotel

Maurer case dismissed by Elkhart court

In Elkhart circuit court the state ex rel. Harvey Maurer vs Amos C Heath was dismissed for default on bond. The suit against constable Heath and bondsmen Oscar Jay and A S Zook was dropped after bond noncompliance. Also, arrest warrants issued for harness theft against Samuel Hahn and George Streeley were reviewed by Officer Landau with related affidavits filed.

Elkhart Harvey Maurer Amos C. Heath Maurer Oscar Jay A. S. Zook Lon W. Vail Samuel Hahn George Streeley Ofiver Landau Albert Snyder Drayman Streeley Landau Snyder Chr. Cripe Cripe Hahn Neidig & Kolb W. W. Hatch

Big Warsaw Wedding Solemnizes Chapman Goodson Union

The marriage of Miss Bertha Irene Chapman daughter of Rev J Wilbur Chapman and Rev Columbus Polk Goodson pastor of First Presbyterian Highland Park Warsaw was solemnized at 2 30 yesterday afternoon in the Presbyterian church at Warsaw.

Warsaw Bertha Irene Chapman J. Wilbur Chapman Columbus Polk Goodson First Presbyterian Church Highland, Park, St

County commencements set for Jefferson theatre next Saturday

County Supt Weaver expects large attendance at commencement exercises in the Jefferson theatre next Saturday afternoon. James O'Brien, jailed 15 days in South Bend for drunkenness and vagrancy, claims jaw injuries from an alleged assault while he recovers on liquid nourishment. Washington Correspondent Harry Daniel named to Chicago Inter Ocean duties. Muresco touted as superior wall finish. Hawks Hardware Co advertising. Flat for rent no children at 802 East Lincoln Ave. Cherry crop reportedly very light.

Weaver Jefferson Theatre James O'Brien Army of the Unemployed Feldman South Bend O’brien East Lincoln Ave

Prosecutor vows to probe Gunness case in depth

State's Attorney Smith declares plans to test Julius Truelson's confession thread by thread before Ray Lamphere's murder trial. He argues Truelson may know sinister Gunness secrets and suggests a gang of accomplices, with Mrs Gunness as leader, drove the killings at the Gunness house.

Gunness Julius G. Truelson, Jr Jonathan Thaw Ray Lamphere Andrew Helgelein Smith LaPorte Julius Truelson Harry Orchard Truelson Gunness House

James Simpson Dies in Millersburg at 50

James Simpson died at his home in Millersburg at age 50 after four months of illness. He was born in Millersburg and lived there most of his life with a brief period in Kansas. He leaves one brother as his only living relative and was never married. The funeral, under the K P Lodge of Millersburg, is set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the Lutheran church.

Hobo tricks Mrs Saunders with fake rare plant scam

A hobo convinced Mrs. Saunders to buy a supposed rare plant at her home in Kosciusko County. The item turned out to be a rat hidden in a pot, its tail attached to a stick by thread. Mrs. Saunders discovered the ruse while attempting to repot the item and spent 50 cents, facing embarrassment. The Kosciusko County Republican ticket followed with a slate: Judge Lemuel W. Royse, Representative Jesse E. Eschbach, Prosecuting Attorney H. V. Lehman, Treasurer J. J. Babcock, Sheriff W. A. Mable, Coroner Charles A. Kelly, County Commissioner Mid. Dist. B. Lash, County Commissioner So. Dist. Charles E. Rantz, Surveyor George W. McKrill.

Arthur A. Saunders Kosciusko County Josiah Rowe Syracuse Carlyle Vallette Chi’ Cago R. C. McKinney Washington C. O. Brady Warsaw George R. Ogden Ed Cammack Milford Sears Gardner Dowagiac Mich Harges Joyce Langlois Louise Beane George Thomas Hattle A Geddes Jacob Madlem Andrew Leo Lark Township W. A. Beane D. E. Studabaker Pauline Marks Lake Wawasee George Winters Toledo Sarah B. McGuffin Indianapolis J. W. Morrice Francis E. Baker Chicago O. J. Beeson Cassopolis Tommy Gilmore James S. Drake Charles W. Miller A. C. Yoder American Medical Association Edgar J. Vesey Fort Wayne Benj. W. Vesey

Child nearly chokes on glass in kitchen accident

The year old child of Mr and Mrs George Lusher near Elxhart attempted to swallow a fragment of glass from a tumbler. The piece lodged in the throat but was removed by a physician. The injuries are slight and the child is expected to recover. The incident occurred while the child played on the kitchen floor.

George Lusher Elxhart

The Ham Tree at Bucklen Theatre Closing Night

McIntyre and Heath headline the Bucklen Theatre closing night, Friday June 12, in Klaw and Erlanger’s The Ham Tree. The musical novelty features witty negro character comedy, a George W Hobart book, Jerome lyrics, Jean Schwartz music, a lavish production, and a strong supporting cast including Jeanne Towler Carolyn Gordon and Belle Gold. Prices are 50 75 1 and 1 50 with Goshen interurban car service for patrons.

McIntyre and Heath Bucklen Theatre Klaw and Erlanger George W. Hobart Jerome Jean Schwartz Klaw & Erlanger Jeanne Towler Carolyn Gordon Belle Gold Goshen

Free mail delivery started in Huntington sixteen years ago

A long list of notices reports deaths in Columbia City Huntington and Elkhart along with indictments arrests and accidents. Notable items include Joseph Hildebrand age eighty death in Columbia City J E Pomeroy named DeKalb county attorney and Lee Chapman indicted for illegal liquor sales.

Huntington Joseph Hildebrand Columbia City James Eckenroad Erie Andrew Blechman Swan Township Nobie County J. E. Pomeroy Auburn DeKalb County Lee Chapman Spencerville Chapman Wilbur Shepard Wabash John Harrison Shepard Everett Busche Monroe Adams County Kendallville Harry Platt Eel River Logansport Platt Odd Fellows’ Lodge Brown's Corners Huntington County Robert Little Europe Little

Agathet Hanging Jury Sworn In Mil ler Murder Case Fort Wayne

One juror opposed death penalty in the first degree murder trial of Herman Miller. The jury, twelve good men and true, was sworn in at Fort Wayne with Charles E. Greenawalt of Scipio Township among the panel. The judge reassured him that his views were acceptable. The notice also mentions Goshen college School of Music’s final season program on Thursday June 4 at 8 pm in the assembly hall featuring Mr Micke, Mies Coate, and other department of oratory members.

Agathet Herman Miller Fort Wayne Charles E. Greenawalt Scipio Township School of Must Goshen College Assembly Hall Micke Mies Coate Department of Oratory Assiet

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