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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1907

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Railway magnates tour Goshen and discuss South Bend terminal

The Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway board met in South Bend with directors and guests to inspect the eastern division, visit Mishawaka Elkhart and Goshen, and review South Bend city lines. They discussed a South Bend terminal for the Chicago New York line and track relocations in LaPorte and shared use of Northern Indiana Co. tracks. They also arranged for more funds to extend the line west into Chicago.

Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Company South Bend Samuel T. Murdock Charles Murdock Mishawaka Elkhart Goshen Charles Dietrich New York Alfred Dietrich James Samuel J Main Street LaPorte Chicago

DARR CASE HEARINGS AND PARENTAL CONSENTS IN COURT

Court actions include John Darr vs Isaac Darr on partition and accounting with multiple witnesses. Receivership reports in bank cases contested. Mennonite Publishing Co. claim discussed. Paternity case ends with marriage. consent requirements noted. Divorce granted for Susan Sheffer. various marriage licenses issued in Elkhart area. Next term starts Sept 30 with Whisler Justice Court.

John Darr Isaac Darr Elkhart National Bank Edmund R. Kerstetter P. L. Turner Indiana National Bank Mennonite Publishing Co Susanna Mast Geo. B. Dotson Francis D. Merritt Louisa J. Chapman Geo. Lambert Circuit Court

Court House Reconstruction Moves Ahead in Columbus

P H McCormack and Co Columbus Ind contractors have a sizable workforce at the court house. A 56 year old black walnut tree planted by Warren Pease was cut to make way for a large hoisting derrick on the east side. The interior of the old entrance is being removed while the west side derrick is erected. Ex Mayor McCormack will stay several days to direct operations.

P. H. McCormack & Co Columbus Ind Court House Warren Pease McCormack

Will leaves all to nephew William Douglas Stuart

Mrs. Sarah Misner died June 16 and left a will bequeathing her entire estate not to exceed 200 dollars to her nephew William Douglas Stuart who cared for her in old age. Burial expenses set at 50 dollars and 25 dollars for a grave marker. Will dated March 4, 1907 with witnesses William Stover and David Price.

Sarah Misner William Douglas Stuart

Lecture Tonight by Prof Van Tyne at College Auditorium

Tonight at 8 o'clock in the college auditorium Prof Van Tyne of Ann Arbor university will deliver a lecture. He will be introduced by Hon B F Deahl, a classmate at Ann Arbor in 1896.

van Tyne Ann Arbor University B. F. Deahl Ann Arbor

Severe thunderstorm hits town causing damage

A heavy thunderstorm at 1 PM brought heavy rain and lightning that caused damage around the area. residents report flooding and property harm from the storm’s intensity.

Band concert in court park pavilion tomorrow evening

Rogers' band to give another popular concert in the court park pavilion tomorrow evening. Concert will begin at 7:80.

Rogers Court Park Pavilion

Hawks Hardware Promotion for Carborundum Stones

During this week every purchase of Carborundum sharpening stones totaling one dollar includes a fine pocket knife in a leather case. Hawks Hardware Co.

The Hawks Hardware Co

Senator Platt visit to Goshen over express business rumors

It leaked out that Senator Platt and American Express officials visited Goshen last week spending an entire forenoon. They also visited South Bend and Warsaw holding conferences with heads of Winona and C. S. B. & N. I. railways to influence them against entering the express business.

Senator Platt American Express Company Goshen South Bend Warsaw Winona

Anna Oakes Dies in Elkhart Eldest widow at 80

Mrs. Anna Oakes aged 80 and widow of Henry Oakes died in Elkhart last night. She had resided there since 1852. Three children survive.

Oakes Anna Oakes Henry Oakes Elkhart

Praise for Fred Obendorfer at South Bend musicale

The Times lauds Goshen youth Fred Obendorfer and Miss Gladys Maurer in a South Bend musicale. Obendorfer impressed with Gustav Reichen's Souvenir de Lübeck, Maurer performed Mozart's Minuet, both praised as remarkable pupil performances under Hal Van Aitken.

Fred Obendorfer Goshen South Bend the Times Gladys Maurer Hal van Aitken Obendorfer Gustav Reichen

Tragedy in Love Affair Ends in Mental Committal

A Wabash contractor driven insane by grief over his daughter Grace Overly is ordered committed to an asylum. The daughter killed herself by leaping in front of a train carrying her former lover into Wabash as punishment for their estrangement.

Miss Grace Overly

Court rules 500 feet from schools rule upheld

An appellate court on Tuesday decided that cities may require saloons to stay 500 feet away from public parks and schools. The ruling upholds Indianapolis city ordinance enforcing the distance.

Indianapolis

Lion Store Offers Panama Hats At Sale Price

Men’s fine Panama hats in any shape available Friday and Saturday for 1.98 dollars each, originally worth four dollars. Lion Store announces limited two day sale.

Lion Lion Store

Former Goshen Boy Writes From Denver To Old Friend

Sherman Sutliff, once a prominent Goshen High School student leader and track captain in the class of 1905, has moved to Denver. He will soon head the bookkeeping department at Barnes Commercial College in Denver after graduating from a Denver business university. He touts the west as a promising place for industrious youths and hopes to remain the popular figure he was at home.

Denver Jesse Rummel Sherman Sutliff Sherm Goshen High School Col Barnes Commercial College West Colorado

Berkshire Hog Breeders Form Northern Indiana Association

The Berkshire breeders in the Northern counties of Indiana met at Nappanee to form the Northern Indiana Berkshire Association. Aimed at improving Berkshire hog quality and fostering good breeder relations, the group will hold two annual sales in Nappanee, spring and fall. Officers elected: President Daniel Hepler, Vice President Moses Grimm, Secretary Frank Walters, Treasurer Leroy Young, Sales Manager J. J. Bemiller.

Berkshire Indiana Nappanee Northern Moses Grimm Frank Walters Leroy Young J. J. Bemiller

Harry Rudy Gone Leaves Family in Straitened Circumstances

Harry Rudy, formerly a barnman for Frank P. Abbott, disappeared after quitting work last Friday night. His wife reports he has been missing since breakfast last Friday and asks police to locate him. The widow has little money, supports a 14 year old son, and has done washing to make ends meet.

Harry Rudy Frank P. Abbott Rudy Abbott Barn

Elkhart County to Send Large Delegations to Winona Visit

500 Boys leader Thomas A. Davis of Goshen reports Elkhart county will organize a large youth visit to Winona Boyville this summer. He says Goshen and Elkhart will send substantial delegations with Elkhart possibly over 400 and Goshen over 100 attendees.

Thomas A. Davis Goshen Elkhart Elkhart County Winona Boyville Mr. Davis

Irwin bill features top acts and music variety

A week at the Irwin offers a bill of novel features and strong acts. The Colse present a refined musical performance, The Happy Pair delivers engaging fun for Woodford and Marlboro, while Howard and Whiting impress as character impersonators. Louie Haydn leads an illustrated song with Charles Parker assisting.

Irwin Colse Woodford and Marlboro Howard Whiting Bob White Louie Haydn Charles Parker

Ice Wagon Drivers Charged With Short Weight

Finis Cartwright of South Bend complaints lead to the arrest of Martin Przybysz and George Hagg two drivers for Max inkuckee Ice Company on charges of short weight. It is alleged they left a piece of ice at his home and took coupons for 25 pounds but 13 were delivered.

Finis Cartwright South Bend Martin Przybysz George Hagg Maxinkuckee Ice Company Cartwright

Death of Abraham Berkey Reported in California

Information received in Wakarusa states Abraham Berkey died in California on Sunday. The burial will take place in Wakarusa after the remains are brought home. He leaves a son Henry Berkey whose whereabouts are unknown, believed to be a resident of South Bend.

California Wakarusa Abraham Berkey Mr. Berkey Henry Berkey South Bend

Heath and Milligan advertise mixed paints and color cards

The notice promotes Heath and Milligan offering forty paint colors in stock with free color cards. Riley & Son handles the sale.

Heath Milligan’s Riley & Son

Fire Chief Escape After Lightning Strike in Elkhart

Frank Leader, chief of the Elkhart fire department, narrowly escaped electrocution during a thunderstorm while adjusting a fuse on the city fire alarm circuit. Lightning struck the wire, burning his face and knocking him down, with his condition later reported as serious but improving. County Clerk Fleming may open a superior court office in Elkhart with deputies, while several local politicians seek deputy roles. Chief Silvers raided Mother White's place in Elkhart last night, two occupants were taken.

Justice Whisler Frank Scalf Bertie Wogeman Perry Anglemeyer Anglemeyer Frank Leader Elkhart Leader Fleming Superior Court Mother White

Northern Indiana Masons Initiate 15 At LaGrange Lodge

Masons from towns across northern Indiana gathered at LaGrange lodge for a festive initiation of 15 candidates, twelve from LaGrange and three from Goshen. A Hotel Buick banquet followed with 216 covers, grand lodge officers and soloists enhancing the event before Goshen delegates returned home at 2 AM by special Valley line car from Middlebury.

Indiana Lagrange Lodge Lagrange Goshen Buick Grand Lodge Middlebury

Railway receivers announce August sale of line assets

Ben Raupfer and others met in Columbia City after trips to Goshen and Syracuse to discuss the Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City Northwestern railway now under receivership. Debts run about $18,000 with property valued at $100,000. Sale planned in August with expected reorganization by old stockholders to buy and complete the line.

Ben Raupfer J. Peabody T. R. Marshall Columbia City Goshen Syracuse Indianapolis, Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern Railway

Col Thomas Snell dies in Bloomington at 82

Col. Thomas Snell once an Abraham Lincoln friend and president of the St. Joseph Valley bank in Elkhart died at Bloomington Illinois at the home of his daughter in law the widow of his eldest son James Thornton Snell He left an estate of 2000000 with grandsons Thomas Thornton Snell Harry C Snell a granddaughter Mrs M W Dinsmore and his only surviving son Richard present at his death

Thomas Snell St. Joseph Valley Bank Elkhart Abraham Lincoln Bloomington Ill James Thornton Snell Thomas Thornton Snell Harry C. Snell M. W. Dinsmore San Jose Cal Richard Clinton, Ill

Wheat harvest timing shifts with seasonal pace

The article notes harvest usually begins a few days before July 4, with farmers in the midst or finished by the holiday. If the season is backward none can be cut by then, and mid July would see farmers still at work in the fields.

Farrell Buys Goshen Home On East Park Street

Joseph M. Farrell purchases the J. H. Hawkes residence on East Park Street for 1400 dollars. The 44 by 182 foot lot changes hands as the Hawkes plan to move to Tennessee seeking a milder climate.

Joseph M. Farrell J. H. Hawkes East Parl Street Mrs. Hawkes Goshen Tennessee

Minister Fletcher Thomas Dies at 80 in North Manchester

Reverend Fletcher Thomas a noted United Brethren preacher who recently spoke in Elkhart died in North Manchester this morning at age 80. The funeral arrangements were not announced.

Fletcher Thomas U. B Elkhart North Manchester

Gray Juniors Win in 12 Innings Over Fredeke Captain

The Goshen Gray Juniors defeated a team led by Eddie Fredeke 5 to 4 in 12 innings yesterday.

Gray Juniors Goshen Gray Juniors Eddie Fredeke

Summer Dress Goods and Embroideries Sale

The sale at Mrs Grubbs features summer dress goods and embroideries in full swing with a wide selection remaining to clear. Prices and availability are highlighted as the sale continues through the hot weather period.

Glidden Tour Draws About 750 Participants This Year

About 750 people are expected to participate in the fourth annual Glidden Tour conducted by the American Automobile Association. Estimates range from 100 to 150 cars, carrying four to seven hundred participants, with Goshen slated to be passed through on Thursday July 11. The Touring board introduces flags on cars instead of advertising signs, and a section of the Pennsylvania route has been resurveyed.

American Automobile Association Frank B. Hower Association Dai H. Lewis Goshen Touring Board F. B. Hower Pennsylvania

Davis A T A of Goshen Seeks Elkhart County State Senate

Republicans of Elkhart have heard Deputy Prosecutor T A Davis of Goshen aims for the Elkhart county state senate seat in 1908. H H Mosier of Bristol is also named as a possible aspirant. The Truth notes the four year alternation between Elkhart and Goshen, with some Elkhart leaders now pushing for a candidate from another part of the county.

Elkhart T. A. Davis Goshen Elkhart County H. H. Mosier Bristol

Circus Seats Collapse at Columbia City

Lamont's circus performed in Columbia City when a 60 foot section of seating collapsed. About 200 people fell, several sprains and bruises reported though no fatalities. Crew struggled to control the scene as the poorly received show ended.

Columbia City Lamont’s

Bosse and Roth Wedding in Elk Hart

Lewis Bosse of Goshen and Ina Roth of Elk Hart wed at the Catholic parsonage in Elk Hart with Father Jansen officiating. After a two course luncheon at the bride’s home, the couple will live with the bride’s parents, William and Mrs Roth, as about 25 guests attended.

Elkhart Lewis Bosse Goshen Ina Roth Jansen William Roth

Passion Play at the Vaudette

The vaudette presents next week a bill of extraordinary merit. Monday and Tuesday feature The Life of Moses and The Life of Joseph. Wednesday and Thursday show part one of the Passion Play The Life of Christ. Friday and Saturday present part two of the Passion Play. The reproduction mirrors the Oberammergau pageant seen every decade in Bavaria.

Moses Joseph Christ Oberammergau Bavaria

Indianapolis editor wed in Goshen visit announced

Abe Goldberg industrial editor of the Indianapolis Star and Miss Winona Smith both of Indianapolis secured a marriage license yesterday and were married. The couple returned to Elkhart today as Goldberg prepares for a September Star edition. In Goshen he interviewed several manufacturers.

Abe Goldberg Winona Smith Indianapolis Elkhart Goldberg Indianapolis Star Goshen

Goshen Lodge to Take Possession of Dr Eva Peck Bruce Residence

Goshen Lodge No 798 B P O E prepares to take possession of the Dr Eva Peck Bruce residence on No Main street after recent purchase and will begin planned alterations.

Goshen Lodge Eva Peck-Bruce No. Main Street

Debtor William H. Roberts Declares Bankruptcy

Warsaw real estate broker William H. Roberts is declared bankrupt with debts totaling 2711.15 dollars and assets valued at 2550 dollars.

William H. Roberts Warsaw

Window display at Hawks Hardware featured whetstones

A reader notes a striking window display at Hawks Hardware Go featuring simple whetstones. The display is praised as an example of beauty achievable with simple items and invites a visit tonight or tomorrow.

Hawks Hardware Go

Lion Store Offers Young Men's Trousers in Sale

Advertisement notes a price range for young men's trousers from 2.40 to 6.00 at Lion Store. The brief line hints at a sale or special pricing, with emphasis on affordable menswear.

Lion

Howland Sentenced for Assault with Intent to Kill

Frank Howland was sentenced by Judge Dodge after a jury found him guilty of assault with intent to commit manslaughter. He receives two to 14 years in Jeffersonville and will be taken away by Sheriff Ziesel this week. Other inmates included Eugene McClellan and Harry Toms with varied prior outcomes.

Frank Howland Dodge Howland Jeffersonville Ziesel Charles Carroll Eugene McClellan Harry Toms McClellan James Rinehart Elkhart Ben Enos Toms Erastus Paul New Paris Carroll

Superior Court Term Schedules Announced for Elkhart Goshen

The next term of the superior court opens in Elkhart on Monday September 9 for four weeks, overlapping the circuit court by one week. Goshen hosts the fall circuit term starting September 30. Sheriff Ziesel and Clerk Fleming receive 600 dollars annually. Deputies not yet appointed. Elkhart terms: fourth Monday in April second Monday in September third Monday in November and first Monday in February. Except September all terms run five weeks.

Superior Court Elkhart Circuit Court Goshen Ziesel Fleming

Four Notable Saint Days In June

In the latter half of June four saints are honored. St Alban is noted as Britain’s first martyr who died around 303 during Diocletian’s persecutions. June 24 marks John the Baptist’s nativity, June 29 honors St Peter, and June 30 is the feast of St Paul.

Alban, John the Baptist Peter and Paul Alban Britain Dioclesian John the Baptist St. Peter, the Apostle St. Paul the Apostle

Fish Die Off Plague Haunts Indiana Michigan Lakes

Widespread fish kill reported across northern Indiana and southern Michigan lakes. Officials cite a peculiar summer born disease affecting speckled perch and sunfish in multiple lakes in the region.

Indiana Michigan

Elks committee pays $5700 for Hascall property

The committee appointed to purchase a home for the Elks paid Dr Eva Peck Bruce 5700 yesterday for the old Hascall property on North Main Street. The Elks will meet tonight when two outstanding committees will report. A good attendance is desired.

The Elks Eva Peck-Bruce Hascall North Main Street

Plymouth Telephone Exchange Sold for 30000

The Winona Telephone company owned by A. D. Diggs and Samuel B. Tomlinson of Kinamac and W. S. Daniels of Knox Indiana closed a deal for the Plymouth telephone exchange and all connecting farmers toll lines. The consideration was 30000 dollars.

Winona Telephone Company A. D. Diggs Samuel B. Tomlinson Kinamac W. S. Daniels Knox, Ind Plymouth Telephone Exchange

Notice of dissolution of Harper and Carmien firm

Dissolution of the co partnership between Cc. A. Harper and C. C. Carmien by mutual consent announced. Carmien signs with Harper for final dissolution.

Cc. A. Harper C. C. Carmien Cc. C. Carmien C. A. Harper

Woman Injured From Fall On South Main Street

Mrs. B. J. King slipped on a broken step at her home on South Main street yesterday and severely sprained her right ankle.

South Main Street B. J. King

School leaders from Elkhart and Kosciusko counties meet in Warsaw

George Washington Ellis former Elkhart county superintendent visited Warsaw yesterday to confer with George Washington Worley former Kosciusko county superintendent. The two longtime educators discussed regional school administration and shared insights on district governance.

Warsaw George Washington Ellis Elkhart County George Washington Worley Kosciusko County

Straw Hats Cleaned at the Lion Store

The Lion Store advertises straw hat cleaning service with quick turnaround and neat results. Customers are invited to bring hats for cleaning and restoration at reasonable prices.

Lion _ Store

Local Travel and Visitor Notes Across Several Towns

A long list records movements and visits of residents and visitors to Warsaw, Niles, Ligonier, and nearby areas. Names include Elias D. Salsbury on Warsaw business, Miss Maude Cripe in Lost Creek Kentucky, Mr. and Mrs. Phidelle Smith visiting Jessie, and Rev. W. R. Miller officiating at a LaPorte wedding. Also noted are Miss Georgianna Lacy entering Ferry Hall next fall, Miss Lula Autland visiting Lena Autland, Miss Florence Abbott taking an exam for Smith College in Chicago, and multiple other social and professional travels among White Pigeon, Mishawaka, and Defiance. The text mentions construction plans by H. F. Frazier in Nappanee, a boating trip down the Tippecanoe river, and an Iowa trip by the Rev. Mr. Albright with his ill son recovering from blood poisoning and skin grafting aided by eight donors.

Elias D. Salsbury Warsaw Maude Cripe Lost Creek Phidelle Smith Jessie Tuday W. R. Miller LaPorte Georgianna Lacy Ferry Hall Lake Forest Lula Autland White Pigeon Lena Autland Florence Abbott Chicago Smith College J. A. Snapp Gladys Millersburg A. R Claude Lee John Beach New Orleans New York City Noble Kreider Claude Smith Niles Rushville Ind A. R. Prescott New England States Miss Cooper China Ligonier G. O. Hubbell Kansas City E. R. Lacy Alexander Smullan D. P. Dierdorff Charles Squires Defiance Guy Becknell H. F. Frazier Nappanee Dr. Snapp Homer Johnson John Wiggins Chas. Freyberg David Nusbaum Louis K. Hawks Joe W. Knox Tippecanoe River Lafayette Tippecanoe Creek Leesburg Albright Iowa

Bargains for Ladies Friday and Saturday at Lion Store

Bargains include gray canvas oxfords trimmed in white for 1.75, ladies white hose 10c, one button strap sandals 98c, white canvas oxfords 1.80, white hose 10c, gauze vests 10c, fast black hose 9c, and tan hose 10c and 15c. Friday and Saturday only.

Lion Store

Express service cut on Lake Shore train to Goshen

The discontinuation of Express service on Lake Shore no 16 arriving Goshen at 4 56 leaves Goshen without Chicago express after 11 52 am until 7 15 am next day. The move disrupts shipments for fruit and celery growers and appears tied to American Express Company monopolistic aims.

Lake Shore Goshen Chicago American Express Company

South Bend Foreman David Miller Dead At 64

David Miller a Studebaker Bros. foreman in South Bend, died suddenly as the whistle blew, aged 64. A lifelong resident, he served in the Civil War with the 21st Indiana Battery, later in the 29th and 9th Indiana Infantry, and had worked for the Studebakers for 40 years.

David Miller Studebaker Bros.’ Mfg. Co South Bend Ind. Inf Studebakers

Alleged Brutality by Special Agent Near Station 15

Residents accuse Special Agent Young of Lake Shore of beating 15 year old Alex Meisch near Station 15 west of Elkhart on Monday morning the youth said to have been struck and kicked by the agent.

Young Lake Shore Station 15 Elkhart Alex Meisch

Will File Bond by George H. Rimpler As City Clerk

George H. Rimpler will file a $2,000 bond in his capacity as city clerk. The notice promotes Masury's paint with a 34 year sales claim and advertises Hawks Hardware Co and Lion Store straw hat sales this Friday and Saturday.

George H. Rimpler Masury The Hawks Hardware Co

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