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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
1
Elkhart local notices report the school city seeks title to about 66 feet of land claimed by private parties since 1843 for the cemetery. Judge Ferrall holds the case under advisement as the second trial proceeds.
Mrs. Lusan Miller aged 40 a North Aide resident in Goshen declared insane after prolonged illness and will be sent to Long cliff. Marriage licenses issued to Frank J. Umbenhower Loganaport and Emma Fick Goshen for seven dollars.
In New Albany on June 6 the United States court of appeals in Chicago reversed Judge Baker of the federal court in Indianapolis. The ruling set aside an injunction against the Indiana company and removed a receiver appointment for the New Albany Water Company in a dispute over the Albany city water works lease.
Marion reports Joseph Hall held here on a charge of selling advance copies of state teachers' examination questions. He operated a scheme that extended into Elkhart county. Hall is under arrest pending further legal action.
Frank J. Umbenhower and Miss Emma Fick wed in Plymouth in a secret ceremony performed Wednesday evening. The couple, non residents, obtained a license after Umbenhower moved to Logansport and the marriage was suppressed at the clerk’s office. They will reside in Logansport with Umbenhower directing the Logan sport band and Fick a former Democrat office compositor.
Negotiations are pending between Central Union Telephone and Davenport lines owners to likely allow C U to provide Goshen service to Clinton township farmers. If signed, Davenport lines will be upgraded with new instruments for all subscribers. a lawsuit may result due to a dispute with Goshen Telephone.
I O Dodge of the National League for the Prosecution of Vice moved to halt the Ft Wayne based Elite Dental Co alleging lottery methods. W H Kindig arranged with D H Hawks for tooth powder with 25 cent packages offering prizes. Prizes withdrawn and sent back to Fort Wayne. Also two Kendallville and Mishawaka women Miss Nuting and Miss Long reportedly missing from home, believed to have fled. South Bend Detective Bodkin says they may be in Elkhart.
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Ida Grace Wright to Mr. Robert L. Snook of Elkhart. The ceremony will take place at 609 South Eighth Street in this city on Thursday evening June 19 at 8 o'clock.
The article lists Democratic candidates for state offices including Albert Schoonover of Attica for secretary of state, W. E. Stillwell of Princeton for attorney general, James R. Riggs of Sullivan for auditor, Jerome Herff of Peru for treasurer, Adam Heimberger of New Albany for clerk of the supreme court, Samuel L. Scott of Jeffersonville for superintendent of public instruction, Edward Barrett of Plainfield for geologist, Myron D. King of Indianapolis for statistician, Timothy E. Howard of South Bend for supreme judge, plus four appellate judge nominees J R East Bloomington W H Bracken Brookville H C Zimmer man Albion J T Saunderson Fowler, J D Magee Rushville, and R A Hartford Portland.
Charles Crary of Goshen lost 312 dollars on May 24 in Elkhart after a trip with Deputy U S Marshal John Rigney to recover funds. Suspects included Crary’s companions. one youth was accused but denied guilt. A Crary associate reportedly hid the money in a bank, per Elkhart Review.
The Michigan Democrat and Sturgis Times reports Prof. Rogers’ Goshen concert band delivered an outstanding Memorial Day finale on Chicago Street. A lighted elevated platform hosted 22 musicians under Rogers, delivering one of the finest city concerts, surpassing even the two years prior.
Rev. J Wilbur Chapman announced that the evangelical committee of the Presbyterian general assembly will meet at Winona Lake during the August Bible conference. Aimed at raising funds to support a series of evangelical tent meetings, with every middle West minister receiving a personal invitation.
Miss Mary McInerny won the Thrush Fassett medal, a memorial by Mr. and Mrs. C. U. N. Fassett of South Bend, awarded to the South Bend High School graduate with the best standing in English literature.
Tomorrow night W. D. Stuart presents an exhibition on the public square featuring the American fire extinguisher described as the best on the market. The notice urges everyone to attend and shows interest in fire safety.
A farmer’s horse in front of the Economy building collapsed this morning after becoming suddenly ill. The horse received medical attention on the scene.
Frank Brambaugh completed repairs on the Waterford bridge after it was deemed unsafe. The structure is now open to traffic.
Elkhart police threaten to close Krumpetz saloon on St. Joe street after license approval, citing residence-area ordinance violations. Krumpetz asserts license allows continued liquor sales. Also reports on failed Big Factory Al lendale project and a marriage announcement for Margaret Wildman Rossiter and R. Gould Burlingame Jr.
About 250 people attended the sixth annual Essig reunion held at Noah Berringer’s home four miles west of Goshen. Jacob Cassler was elected chairman with Lewis Scoles vice chair, and several Essig family members received tokens from distant relatives. A. D. Miller spoke on The Home Altar and Ideal Mother. Next gathering set for June 1908 near Elkhart. Also notes on David C. Ulery’s will of nearly 50 000 dollars and church rules on secret societies and instruments.
Attorney-General Taylor lists legal holidays in the state including Sundays and several named holidays. He divides holidays into two classes: those affecting both commercial paper and liquor sales and those affecting commercial paper only. He notes Washington's birthday Memorial day and Labor day mostly restrict liquor sales, while Sundays ban labor.
W L Harbaugh returns home to North Ninth Street after a three week visit with relatives in Columbus Grove Ohio. Due to his mother in law's death the move requires relocating household goods to Columbus Grove. He represents The Geo H Rundle Co Piqua Ohio as a traveling salesman in northern Indiana for Porter's Painting and will not lose his job.
Complaints reach State Superintendent Frank L. Jones about last Saturdays teachers exams. Reports indicate questions were known in several counties and an investigation is ongoing. Deputy William A. Lowry says guilty parties have been identified but withheld names. Events note Lake View entertaining Mrs. D P Heckert of York and others. an ice cream social by the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip. Cornell Concert Company returning to Goshen for two weeks starting June 9. Goshen Gasoline Engine factory improvements under Hilbish and Prang with expansion plans.
The Rogers Goshen band presents the third open air concert of the season tonight at Main and Clinton streets starting 8 o clock. The program features March Bachelor Maids St Clair Medley Old Times Sake Harris Grand Selection Florodora Leslie Stewart By Request Moreran Characteristique The Dawn of LOVO Moreran Intermezzo Cupid s Pleadings Voelker March Invincible Eagle and Sousa pieces.
M A Demarest named receiver for the Monolith Cement Company of Bristol. Hughes Arnold and Zigler Harmon of Elkhart hired as attorneys. Liabilities about 10 000 dollars while assets barely reach 1 000 dollars.
Milford marks a win as Cuppy, ex Elkhart and Ogden, forms the battery. They schedule their second game next Thursday. Middlebury boys nine failed to appear for the return game with the North Side Tigers this afternoon.
The wedding of Miss Hattie Daniel and Sam Mier occurred Tuesday at 6 30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia City with about 150 guests in attendance. Also noted is a funeral for William C. McDowell at 2 30 pm tomorrow from 217 South Ninth Street with interment at Oak Ridge. Johnson J. Barrett has moved from Knepper's Barber Shop to the City shop on Lincoln Avenue.
Sol Bloom continues to produce a large number of songs with "Baby Mine" widely whistled and hummed for months. His prolific output remains popular across regions. Sale of Property notices Clarence Hyde sells to Leonard J Brook a North Side residence for $000. Merie's Imperial Ice Cream highlighted in local beat.
Dr Vallette the dentist discusses a post office issue as Cornell Concert Co plans a week of band performances. Wakarusa celebrates the 4th in Goshen while Rev Miller preaches at the county house. New paint on a Chicago Fair wagon and a declared off sale of Wave Crest tooth powder.
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