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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
6
Montana Moorman and Miller factions duel over delegate loyalties in St Joseph county. South Bend delegates waver as Plymouth prepares for tomorrow's Republican convention with the district’s fate hanging on the tally.
Mr and Mrs W C Harrison and children Marion Ralph and Louise begin a cross Illinois journey toward the west by wagon. They plan to spend summer months possibly in Wisconsin and Minnesota then head to Oklahoma in fall for Mrs Harrison health. The wagon costs about 700 dollars and carries a motion picture outfit for the boys.
A Napanee resident reports T. R. Brady born Frank Swan was arrested in Mishawaka for stealing a purse from a South Bend woman. An ex-con, two prison terms, he may be sought elsewhere. Eye witnesses say he offered a cashier a bribe to mislead inquires.
Members from Marion South Bend Mishawaka Goshen Niles and St Joseph Mich gathered in Grace Lawn cemetery Elkhart for the unveiling of four grave monuments honoring Andrew Lehman Jerome Wilson E D Stuhr and Mrs Nicholas Monks A parade of more than 600 Woodmen followed with speeches by Dudley M Shively and Stuart McKibben of South Bend.
A barn party for about 75 young people was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ecklebarger, ten miles southwest of Waterford, with attendees traveling on the 7:30 car and meeting two hayracks at the site. The Jenny Wren club, formerly the NNEK club, met at Mamie Drake's Saturday evening.
Edmond Larson a Syracuse resident sues for divorce from Mary Larson in Kosciusko county circuit court alleging repeated assaults by his wife over recent months. The couple married July 19 1899 and separated June 3 1908.
Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Henkel quietly marked their 66th wedding anniversary at Hall Claire Michigan. He is 89 and she 87, noted as among Goshen's best known former presidents of the community.
Lloyd Swartz aged 14 who claimed to be 18 and George Conley 14 were arrested in Hikhart and placed in jail on a petit larceny charge.
George B. Metsker, husband of the woman acquitted in the Cassopolis killing of Carlton Morgan, has returned to South Bend amid rumors Michigan authorities may seek his arrest. He reportedly traveled widely, avoiding detection, while his wife remains silent.
The Livingstons of South Bend defeated the Coshen Greys ten to two at New Park Sunday afternoon. Ames struggled to start, then Wilson replaced him and better play followed, with Rigney catching throughout. Next Sunday the Spiros of South Bend visit Goshen for a high quality contest.
Spanish war veterans of Goshen and vicinity met at the Metropolitan Inc. Co.'s rooms Sunday morning to organize. Thirty five signed the charter and a camp will be established in Goshen. Charles Weidler opposes J B Stoll for the South Bend school board. Stoll has served on the board for nine years.
The annual exercises of the IOOF Memorial Association drew a large regional crowd to Goshen on Sunday with attendees from South Bend Mishawaka and Elkhart. A parade including Rogers Band and IOOF staffs preceded an exhibition drill at the Jefferson Theatre followed by services, a roster of dead, and a vote to host the next meeting in South Bend.
The Goshen appropriation allocates up to 15000 of a 70000 budget for a post office site and building during the fiscal year starting July 1, 1908, ending June 30, 1909. The Washington directive limits activity to site selection and initial building details for now.
The 19th Goshen District Epworth League convention will be in Mishawaka from June 16 to 18. On the program are Rev. C. L. DeBow, son of John DeBow of the northeast area and current Mishawaka Methodist pastor, and Rev. Ww. C. Butts, former St. Marks M. E. pastor now based in Topeka.
An automobile owned by Straus Bros. of Ligonier frightened a horse near Warsaw Sunday causing a runaway. The buggy was demolished and the driver was advised to send the bill to Ligonier. Straus Bros. will pay the loss in full.
A small fire occurred at 2 PM in the home of C Brinley on West Wilden Avenue. An alarm attempt by Charles Gill failed, he phoned for help, and firefighters arrived quickly to extinguish the blaze. The text also notes a town training school development near Goshen.
A J Englert, a Noble county farmer, lies at the point of death after taking laudanum during a personal crisis. Police report unclear motive and whether the act was intentional. Local authorities investigate the incident and potential self harm.
The Hawks Hardware Co showcases lawn care products including sprinters and sprays for seasonal gardening. Local customers visit to compare brands, seek advice on application timing, and explore pricing on equipment and fertilizer options.
The South Bend News reports a brewing struggle in the Thirteenth district convention in Plymouth on Tuesday where C W Miller and J L Moorman vie for the congressional nomination. South Bend Republicans consider Judge Walter A Funk a strong compromise, possible candidate for both long and short terms, and may back him if St Joseph County endorses him.
Olaf Jensen, who left Chicago in 1906 to visit a Norwegian widow in LaPorte, is missing after expressing plans to marry her. C E Faye, Norway’s Chicago consul, reports Jensen may have fallen victim to Mrs Gunness. Darrow and Worden seek corpus delicti to test the Gunness corpse, aiming to prove it not the murderess.
Mortuary notice lists Joseph Cloyes a Lake Shore engineer and Elk as dead at his Elkhart residence. The obituary for Louis Whitehead of New Paris notes burial this afternoon. he is son of Valentine Whitehead and brother to Mrs. Thomas Casey and Miss Della Whitehead in the city.
Thomas R. Marshall spoke in Richmond Tuesday night presenting his state campaign views. The Indianapolis Independent notes the address was able and dignified and well received by many Republicans in the crowd.
Fred Loughman and O. W. Gotto of Cleveland and Arch Grossman of Columbus bet $1000 that a White Steamer could complete the New York to Chicago run in four days. They won the challenge as the party passed Goshen.
B C Rice was named receiver for the H A Chamberlain Medicine Co of Elkhart following a suit filed in the superior court by Andrew Stickler.
William Scanlon Breheny 27, of Elkhart, is in custody in South Bend on charges of assault and battery and larceny after a confrontation with Mrs. Catherine Bodkin 28. Bodkin attempted suicide by river, blaming Breheny for ruining her home as they quarreled in Howard Park after supper and visits.
Chicago reformer Mrs. Gertrude Breslau Hunt spoke for two hours in Court Park on Saturday evening explaining socialism from the pavilion. Joseph Gallagher introduced her and she was the guest of the Gallagher family. The large crowd gave close attention as she expounded the cause.
Alva Cathcart of Bristol furrows vast rose culture for market yet notes a mystery. An Ayrimnson rambler rose plant that yielded normal blossoms for five years now produces pinkish small blooms resembling cherry blossoms. The vine is thick with these peculiar flowers, drawing much attention.
The Kosciusko county bank at Warsaw closed by the state auditor will be wound up within the year as stockholders held meetings. No receiver has been sought. The bank has been losing money for months, though depositors are said to be protected.
Advertising for Ringling Brothers concludes with a last advertising car in Goshen, expected to draw a record crowd. The circus travels from Toledo among Michigan towns this week, while Hawks Hardware Co. in Millwood offers refrigerators in a wide price range.
John Wallace, a young farmer near Goshen, found his rig missing from the court square early Sunday. Police and sheriff used telegraph and telephones to track it, a North Side resident reported a stranger hitching the horse, and the buggy was recovered withCorm seed left as evidence. A $25 reward was offered for information identifying the thief.
The Big Four summer excursions to St Joseph and Benton Harbor opened with two trains from Anderson and Wabash but drew light crowds. Goshen sold 14 tickets, Indianapolis 16, with overall low patronage across lines. Battle Creek on the G M branch carried 179 through Goshen, while Lake Shore’s Fort Wayne to South Bend trip for a Springbrook Park game drew poor numbers.
W B Flick secretary of the Indiana Horticultural Society reports a very light crop of all tree fruits in Indiana. The report breaks down conditions by southern central and northern districts as of now based on field observations and reports from growers.
Lagrange county Republicans met on Saturday and nominated Clarence EB. Troxell for clerk Samuel Weir for treasurer Wilbur Mains for recorder John Codd for sheriff John Caton for coroner G. A. Tucker for surveyor and Frank Eshel man for commissioner. Some fights were very warm.
Will Bontrager, a young man living east of Middlebury, nearly drowned yesterday in the Little Elkhart. He cannot swim and was pulled back from depths by Wilbur McGary, a Middlebury youth, before he sank again.
Sunday brought the season’s hottest temperatures as thermometers approached 100 degrees under sun. A helpful breeze gave brief relief, while farmers urged rainfall is badly needed to ease drought conditions.
A daughter was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Haney of 116 South Main Street. A son was born Saturday evening to Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter of South Tenth Street.
The New Paris Telephone Exchange was closed today for the funeral of operator Louie Witteheld. It will reopen at 6 o'clock this evening.
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