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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
5
Ringling Bros. Circus arrives in Goshen after a 125 mile train trek from Toledo. An immense crowd of locals and excursionists floods streets for the afternoon and parade. The show promises lavish tents, polished acts, and a spectacular double somersault automobile finale.
Three robberies occurred on South Third street during the Ringling Bros parade. Police report no suspects yet and little valuables were taken. At 517 South Third, clothing belonged to Jacob Leedy was stolen after a break in. 620 South Third saw two watches a locket a child's bank and cash vanish. 622 South Third had a window pane removed and clothing pilfered as bureau drawers were ransacked.
The Charles B. Myers and Della Myers divorce was granted. A injunction suit involving Valentine Berkey et al. was set aside. A partition suit in Hunsberger v Hunsberger ordered sale. Peters v Hollinger ruled for the plaintiff. A Monday train from Elkhart will serve visitors to Klinger Lake, easing Sunday returns.
Plymouth Independent reports L. C. Waterman a Plymouth attorney considered a possible congressional candidate ahead of the Democratic convention. Jacob Showalter of near Angola Steuben County filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition Monday listing debts at 1660.33 and assets at 532.
Henry Brandt, a well known Garrett resident and B and O railroad conductor, was taken to the insane hospital yesterday after experiencing a mental breakdown.
The Plymouth city council met last evening with all members present. W W Hatch & Sons accepted the Fifth street paving contract for 17000 dollars. They awarded a brick sidewalk along Main and Jefferson streets for 150 dollars. Sidewalk notices were issued to property owners and bids for cement walks were carried to next meeting. The Odd Fellows room lease proposal moved forward for a three year term with two renewal options.
Goshen police confirm a woman linked to Max Meyers was in Goshen at the time he left, and state she was not with Meyers in Grand Rapids last Friday. The force has no crew regarding the missing cigar manufacturer.
Indiana kept its national leaders at the 1908 Republican convention with Harry S. New winning re election as national committeeman without opposition. In South Bend officials planned a charities conference visiting Friday to arrange the October 1908 meeting.
A group of young men from Syracuse clashed on Main Street near Lincoln Avenue this forenoon after drinking. An Elkhart resident, a bystander and prominent figure, was arrested but released later.
Nickola Drica, 30, a Lake Shore section hand, was killed near Rolling Prairie Ind when thrown under a freight as he tried to catch a ride home for Sunday with his family. He died from loss of blood and shock after his legs were severed. Remains sent to South Bend. second Lake Shore worker killed in one day following Michael Polowski of South Bend, run over at Lydick by a work train in the morning.
Crowds gathered to see Ringling Brothers with influx larger than many events in the city. Interurban cars from Warsaw and Elkhart crowded to capacity, traffic up on all transit lines. Rural outpouring was huge and the number of outsiders counted at roughly five to ten thousand, with no precise figure available.
MORTUARY RECORD. Ruth H. Bancroft of Osceola died after two months illness from Bright's disease at home. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM at her residence with Revs. Knox and Simpson. Bancroft was 42. survived by two sisters nearby Osceola. SHAVER. Theresa Shaver of Elkhart died last night at age 68 widow of Tate John Shaver. Survived by three children.
Ponco plans a fall street fair. Dr N M Newman of Ossian to serve as sergeant at arms at the republican convention. Auburn Savings Loan and Trust doubles capital stock from 25000 to 59000. Bluffton man John Studabaker dies after extended illness, son of banker John Studabaker. Huntington fears Central college may move to Ashley with 35000 grant for site. Kendallville Odd Fellows decorate 34 graves. memorial by Congressman Cilhames. Bluffton to Berne trolley right of way approved. Auburn shooting case: Harold Jones injured. suspect George Cramer under surveillance and threatening self-harm.
Minnie M driven by Harry Hoffman of South Bend sped to a 2 14 5 record at Recreation Park Kalamazoo in 1908, last half 1 03, amid a 500 crowd. Earlier Hoffman won a 2 17 mile, quarter 30. Also marriage licenses issued include Charles Hawk and Florence Hilton of Porter, and Clyde Johnson with Mahala Emmons of Nappanee, wed by Judge Dodge.
Joseph A. Coash and Christian Klein and their families extend thanks to friends and neighbors who stood by them during the illness of wife and daughter. They acknowledge the many moral tributes. O O L Simmons Fire Insurance.
The Republican National Convention opens in Chicago with Harry S. New ordaining the assembly while Senator J. C. Burrows is installed as temporary chair. The keynote lauds four years of Republican governance, highlighting industrial gains, agricultural progress, bank expansions, and increased exports.
The speech lauds Republican rule and denounces opponents while outlining constitutional limits on offices. It notes the upcoming election to choose a president, vice president, and a broad slate of representatives and senators from states and territories, asserting government by the people.
The county auditor completed apportionment of spring tax collections with figures for numerous townships and towns. Amounts shown include Bango 3126.85, Benton 5062.50, Concord 524.50, Clinton 4230.78, Cleveland 1298.07, Elkhart 7260.27, Harrison 3477.00, Jackson 4839.00, Jefferson 3612.46, Locke 2661.83, Middlebury 5370.15, Osceola 2244.46, Union 62.00, Washington 4118.00, York 1553.46. Bristol Corp funds totals and various Middlebury, Nappanee, Millersburg, Wakarusa, Goshen, and Elkhart city allocations appear alongside.
Personal Editor and Mrs Messimore from Syracuse attend the circus with Hon and Mrs H D Wilson visiting Harry C Wilsons family. Truant Officer Jesse L Heefner and family travel from Wawasee to see the circus. Mrs Sarah McGuffin returns from Indianapolis. Mrs Ida Geddes of Jefferson Col visits Orrin Watts and family. Miss Mabel Schadt visiting Logan Utah to teach. George Shaffer and wife visit Indianapolis as son Schuyler nears linotype graduation. Dramascope engagement ends after two exhibitions at New Jefferson theatre as Cameraphone debuts next month in South Bend and arrives later here.
A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Jesse Trimmer of West Goshen. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Roy Bigler on the Ira Rewell farm two miles northwest of the city. Sick List Miss Emma Cripe of New Paris is in a local hospital. Mrs Christian Troyer of Wilson Avenue remains seriously ill. Letter List John Cleary Miss Silvia Lants Miss Emma Martin Pastor Evangelical Church The Goshen Mans F L Vredenberg J Frank Miller Rick List. Miss Florence Bemenderfer, long seriously ill, was able to be up town yesterday. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promoted as a baby health remedy.
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