Max Meyers Seen Across Cities Amid Desertion Case
Deserting wife and child, 38 year old Max Meyers, a Goshen cigar maker, traveled through Chicago and New York to evade police. He was spotted in South Bend on June 11 and reportedly met by tobacco salesman J Sharp, with officers pursuing via multiple leads and a possible Goshen infatuation motive driving his escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Meyers
Goshen
Meyers
Lake Shore
Chicago
William A. Willhide
Charles W. Himebaugh
LaSalle Street
Sarely
Jime
Abe Hirshfield
Dave Dembulsky
Frank H. Evans
Main Street
New York City
South Bend
J. Sharp
Sharp
Gorden
Rint
St. Joseph
Mich
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Goshen School Board Reorganizes Officers
The Goshen school board reorganized by electing officers for the coming term. President J W Replogle, Secretary H F Banta, and Treasurer Dr W O Vallette will lead. Also notes lawn supplies ad and Sunday schedule for Greyson Spiros at Hawke Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
J. W. Replogle
H. F. Banta
W. O. Vallette
Memorial Services for Mac cabees of the World Held Tomorrow
Knights and Ladies of the Mac cabees of the World announce Memorial Day observances with a 2 o'clock hall gathering and transport for outdoor or Jefferson theatre service if rain. Program includes Graves Decoration, Invocation, Address by Hon. Ralph N. Smith, and Benediction. Names of deceased members and ladies listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees of the World
Jefferson Theatre
Quartette -Blough Brothers Invocation
Quartette —Blough Brothers
Ralph N. Smith
LaPorte Quartette -Blough Brothers
Knights
S. C. Gray
W.A. Galpin
E. R. Biggs
A. J. Dandy
Conrad Fetzer
E. G. Herr
Nelson Mack
L. W. Warner
Clyde Ruple
S. Dill
W. A. Bradford Jr
T. J. Finch
John Blough
M. Finley
C. Hanson
W. W. Butts
Wm. H. Crowell
F. J. Hattle
John Mann
E. G. Myers
Alice Griswold
Leni DeBoer
Mrs. Matadorf
Mary Greiner
Sarah Oxenford
Lestie Nushaun
Death of Samuel A Harris in Minneapolis
Word reached here today of the death of Samuel A Harris in Minneapolis Minnesota yesterday. He was a native of Goshen and son of the late Thomas G Harris once a prominent Northern Indiana attorney. The Harris family moved west many years ago. Samuel Harris had served as president of the Bank of Commerce of Minneapolis for years. In Goshen the family lived on the site where the new high school building stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Harris
Minneapolis
Minn
Goshen
Thomas G. Harris
Indiana
West
Harris
Bank of Commerce of
Surprise birthday party fills Orrin Watts home
Society notes say Miss Pearl Toms received a surprise kiss night at Orrin Watts house for her birthday anniversary. Je Hen Kitson, bound for Lyman Colorado to work as bookkeeper for the C A Telephone Co, was given a farewell party at his Plymouth avenue home by twenty couples of young people with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl Toms
Orrin Watts
Hen Kitson
Lyman, Col
A. Telephone Co
Plymouth Avenue
Petition Seeks Sunday Service by Winona Interurban Railway
A petition circulates urging the Winona Interurban Railway to run cars on Sundays between Goshen and Warsaw. Merchants and voters endorse the move and many who supported the subsidy plan to sign. Copies are at Wise's cigar store Hotel Hascall Hawks' drug store Sam Bernstein's cigar store and Clyde Castetter's candy store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Interurban Railway Company
Goshen
Warsaw
Wise
Cyclist Audrey Snyder Sails for England for 48 Weeks
Audrey Snyder of Syracuse famed as The Marvellous Merrills sails from New York on the Urania to England. The renowned cyclist trio is booked for 48 consecutive weeks abroad. Snyder has many Goshen relatives and travels with her group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Snyder
Syracuse
United States
Europe
Merrills
Wizards On Wheels
New York
Urania
England
Snyder
Goshen
Favorite Son George R. Harper Fueled by Syracuse Roots
The Syracuse Register calls George R. Harper a favorite son, noting his birth in the city nearly 40 years ago. It recalls his and others camping at Turkey Lake about 20 years past and a trying experience there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
George R. Harper
Register
Justice Hughes Fined For Speeding In Nappanee Court
Harvey W. Hughes, a Nappanee automobileist, was fined twenty dollars and costs after being arrested for speeding last night by Officer Greenwood. Hughes arranged to pay the amount. Christian Science services at First Church of Christ Scientist Democrat building opposite Hotel Hascall include a lesson sermon at 10:80 a.m and Sunday school at 11:80. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whistler
Harvey W. Hughes
Greenwood
Hughes
Christian Science
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Democrat
Hotel Hascall
Faction Turmoil Rises Over Smith Resignation Rumor
Dispatch from Claypool says Kosciusko county Republicans may surge into major changes as Perry Smith plans to quit. Miller and Hubbell rush to Warsaw to gauge the impact while Graham contemplates quitting. Nationwide disaffection spreads through Elkheart and St Joseph counties amid South Bend primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool
Kosciusko County
Perry Smith
C. W. Miller
S. C. Hubbell
Goshen
Warsaw
Smith
John L. Moorman
Knox
Miller
Warsaw Times
Archie Graham
Graham
South Bend
Elkhart
Plymouth
St. Joseph County
South Bend Tribune
Demas D. Bates
Bates
Tmt
Aftermath of Horse Theft Brings Bond for Abraham Markley
Abraham Markley bound over to circuit court on charges arising from a horse theft case linked to John Wallace and involving Dottie Speelman. He faced counts of associating with Speelman and furnishing intoxicants to McKinnis, each bond set at 1960 dollars. McKinnis testified but some doubt his truthfulness remains.
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Abraham Markley
Allen McKinhis
John Wallace
Court Square
Whistler
Markley
Dottie Speelman
Young McWinnis
McKinnis
Markley Place
Young McKinnis
Tramp Robbed While Traveling on Freight Train
An Italian man who gave the name Antino Rea reported to Elk Hart police that he boarded a Lake Shore freight in Chicago to bum a ride. He said two brakemen found him, took a revolver a nickel plated watch and $1.55 from him and forced him to shovel coal. The stolen property was recovered and no prosecution was filed against the trainmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antino Rea
Elkhart
Sergi
Rinehart
Lake Shore
Chicago
Notice to Parents About Bayville Manager Alleged Assault
A local notice urges parents to learn if Bayville's manager assaulted an elderly man in view of boys, following suggestions for boy welfare and city improvement. The alert emphasizes the impact on boys and community welfare. The piece also mentions a Goshen trumpeter in the Philippines recovering sight and notes on local sales and a Hawks Hardware Co concert schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayville
Goshen Chicago Postal Clerks Play Ball Monday
Ball game scheduled Monday at 2 p m between Goshen and Chicago postal clerks on Ariel diamond in this city. Public invited with no admission fee. Also a note about brightening doors with Jap a lac from Hawks Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen and
Chicago
Ariel
Gus Johnson Arrested in Elkheart for Trespass
Gus Johnson a Swede was arrested in Lake Shore yards Elkheart on trespass. He was fined 15 dollars in police court but refused to pay and remains jailed. A search found 332 dollars and a 2 caliber revolver. Police suspect burglary but lack evidence. concealed weapons charge likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Johnson
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Johnson
Farmer Accused Of Starving Family Near Elkhart
A farmer living three miles from Elkhart is alleged to starve his wife and children feeding them stale meat and bread. A neighbor reported the case to police and humane officer Captain Miller will investigate. The family has faced prior similar allegations, while the farmer feeds livestock well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Poice Station
Capt. Miller
Ham Tree closes Bucklen season at Elkhart
Klaw and Erlangers musical comedy The Ham Tree starring Melntyre and Heath closed the Bucklen theatre season in Elkhart under Harry G. Sommers with local manager Timmins. Goshen admirers packed the venue for the 148th performance of 1907-08, notable shows included The Kreutzer Sonata and Wildfire. the theatre will be repaired in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw and Erlanger
Melntyre
Heath
Bucklen Theatre
Elkhart
Harry G. Sommers
FL O S. Timnins
Goshen
The
Bucklen
Drought Strains Crops as Rainfall Delays Recovery
Farms report drought stress with oats and strawberries damaged by lack of moisture. A brief shower offered little relief while clay soils crack from heat. Onion growers warn rain must come soon to save the crop.
Oriental Life Talk Set at First Baptist Church
Tomorrow night the First Baptist church hosts a program titled Oriental Life As Seen by an Eye Witness. Mrs. Cora Spear Packer, formerly at the Burnnith field where Mrs. Inez Alery McGuire still labors, will speak as part of the annual mission instruction program and Pastor’s morning topic The South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Cora Spear Packer
Burnnith
Inez Alery McGuire
Grace Reformed Church marks 85th anniversary in Fort Wayne
The Grace Reformed church in Fort Wayne celebrated its 85th anniversary of establishment and the 20th year of pastor Rev. A. K. Zartman’s leadership. Zartman, formerly of Goshen, previously served as pastor at the First Reformed church in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Church
Fort Wayne
A. K. Zartman
Goshen
First Reformed Church
Indiana Mason James A Arthur Attends Fort Wayne Conclave
James A Arthur, noted for belonging to more lodges than any man in Northern Indiana, attended the annual Indiana Grand Commandery conclave in Fort Wayne this week as reported by the Journal-Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Arthur
Indiana
Fort Wayne
The
Journal-Gasette
Doctor Your Potato Bugs at Brown's Feed Store
A short ad advises controlling potato bugs by obtaining the proper medicine from Brown's Feed Store and mentions seeing Silver for linoleums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's
Times Are Not Hard The Struggle Of Unemployed Men
Milford Mail argues that workers face rising costs and layoffs making the claim times are not hard unconvincing. It outlines daily expenses for a six person home, including meat bread and necessities, and notes that even fair wages do not shield families from sudden unemployment and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Mail
Playful Burglary Ends in Tragic Death of 12 Year Old
Marley Jones of Auburn was killed instantly near Butler while playing burglar with a playmate. The other boy—armed with an old rusty revolver—fired, striking Jones between the eyes. Authorities called it an accidental act and all involved mourn the tragedy. The Jones family is noted as prominent residents of Auburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marley Jones
Frank Jones
Auburn
Butler
Young Jones
Joneses
Garrett man seeks license to sell liquor in First ward
Peter F. Behler of Garrett formerly Goshen applied for an intoxicating liquor license in Garrett’s First ward. A DeKalb county board denied the request. an appeal led to special judge John W. Hanan of La Grange. The ruling holds voters may change their minds after signing remonstrances, counting the last signed vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter F. Behler
Garrett
Goshen
Board of Commissioners
DeKalb County
Circuit Court
John W. Hanan
Lagrange
Hanan
DeKalb
Kercher Resigns for Bacon Furniture Store Post
W. W. Kercher resigns from C. B. Silver to manage the Bacon Furniture Co. store. He has six years in the Platter room with Smith Furniture Co. of South Bend and nearly four years with Mr. Stiver. He starts his new job Monday. Tomorrow Greys va Spiros.
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W. W. Kercher
C. B. Silver
Bacon Furniture Co
Kercher
Smith Furniture Co
South Bend
Mr. Stiver
Twenty Five Years Ago Items From The Democrat of 1883
A reader overview recalls a girl losing a finger to a lawn mower, a birth on June 10 1883 in Goshen, a band concert site in a court yard, and praise for Charlie Rogers as a top state band leader. It notes the Goshen Democrat’s 46th birthday, a Hebrew wedding in Goshen, and funeral of Flbridge G Carpenter aged 45 tied to army illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Hopking
Elmer Newell
Seventh Street
Charlie Rogers
A. D. Hart
Goshen
John Brenton
Chicago
Samuel Meyer
Rabbit Wile
la Porte
South Bend
Flbridge G. Carpenter
Elias Carpenter
John N. Stockdale
Wheeler
Porter County
Ind
Democrat
Bassett
Murray
Jefferson Township
Charles Martindale
M. E. Church
The
Evangelist
Frank Reith
Tommy Gilmore
Ott Family Holds First Annual Reunion at Green Township
The first annual Ott family reunion gathered Thursday at the Jesse Ott farm in Green township Noble county with nearly all branches present. About 200 guests shared dinner. George Ott of Fort Wayne was chosen president and G W Ott of Churubusco secretary. The group planned the next reunion for the second Thursday in June 1909 at T M Ott's Noble township home, with attendees C E Hover and wife Goshen John Ward and wife and Dr F Younce and family from Syracuse.
Ringling Bros Circus Makes Long Haul to Goshen
The Ringling Bros circus plans a lengthy journey into Goshen with 79 cars and three advertising vehicles. After a Monday Toledo leg, the convoy is split into three sections and may reach Goshen by 6 AM Tuesday. Lake Shore will transport from Toledo to Goshen and then to Chicago. Indications point to large business in Goshen.
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Ringling Bros. Circus
Goshen
Toledo
Lake Shore
Chicago
Couple Refused Marriage License Over Age Issue
Wallace P. Andrick twenty one of Lake Wawasee and Matilda B. Albin twenty one of Lake Wawasee went to the county clerk’s office this morning to obtain a license but were refused because the groom was not of legal majority and lacked written consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace P. Andrick
Lake Wawasee
Matilda B. Albin
Will Entertain at New Quarters of The Home Telephone Co
Will Entertain patrons and the public Friday next from to 8 o'clock in their new quarters in the Manks Gortner block. Mr J C Murray who installed the system will be here to explain the workings. Special prices on dining room tables at Stivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Telephone Co
Manks- Gortner. Block
J. C. Murray
Personal notes from Millersburg to Northwest Indiana
A flurry of travels and visits appears as locals and neighbors from Millersburg, Wawasee, Goshen, and surrounding towns mingle. People include Joel Potter from Millersburg, Miss Florence Abbott returning from Northampton Mass, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Nusbaum from Warsaw, Rev. C. F. Betz preparing for a two week vacation and marriage, and many others visiting relatives or attending college and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Potter
Millersburg
C. A. Winters
Milford
J. H. Ransberg
Leesburg
C. C. Shafer
South Bend
L. E. Bartholomew
Wawasee
C. B. Stiver
Florence Abbott
Northampton
Mass
James Rink
North Manchester
Samuel McDowell
Mary Ebersole
Goshen College
Hinois
Walter C. Herr
Indianapolis
M. L. Rich
Smithville
John Blough
Henry County
Albert
Bloomington
The
State University
Jacob Hattel
W. S. Cline
New Paris
Edward Blanchard
John L. Cooper
Rochester
A. C. Beyer
Vera Cooper
John Catherman
Lawrence Catherman
White Pigeon
Mich
Constantine
O. L. Roberts
Sol Miller
Chicago
Blanche
Jessie Kerring
Syracuse
Wm. F. Young
Wm. Longacre
Toledo
Thos. Longacre
Benton
Longacre
Lake Shore
D. W. Weybright
D. M. Weybright
Des Moines
Ellis
Ruby Abbott
Jefferson Township
Stone Lake
Lagrange County
Michael Kirkdorfer
Ed Gardner
Jacob Swihart
John Belt
Frank Truesdell
Tom Watkins
Samuel Simon
Charles
Fred Grise
C. F. Betz
Trinity Lutheran Church
Middletown
Miss. Oettinger
I. ©. Dodge
University of Chicago
Alice Freeman
Palmer
Judson
George Herbert Palmer
Harold McCormick
Ivy Hunter
Dodge
Univ San
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Hawke Hardware Co
Greyson, Spiros
S. GC. Hubbell
Tramp
Arthur Cline
Sixth Cavalry
Philippines
Moresco
Hawks Hardware Co
Drew
Wmn
Greys Va
Spiros
Stivers
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