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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1911

Page

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Judge Drake Sets Summer Terms and Divorce Actions Noted

Judge Drake adjourns court for the term next Friday June 30 with many cases disposed since May 29. Emily E Bradford of Elkhart seeks separation from Leo M Bradford, wife custody sought for son Myron two, support $25 monthly. Ditch case injunction against Kray over Groff ditch paid notice issues, Drunk 25 Times case, and contempt settlement in Pearl Ryan v John Ryan.

Drake Circuit Court Today Circuit Court Lagrange Whisler North Fifth Street Emily BE. Bradford Leo M. Bradford Elkhart Bradford Wents Myron Leslie Bradford George A. Larimer William P. Kray Larimer Clinton Township E. A. Dausman Larimers Carney Scott

Typhoid Shows Decrease Across 1910 Months

State board of health figures show typhoid fever in 1910 was markedly below the ten year monthly average, except for January and August, based on compiled data by month for the year.

State Board of Health

Harris and Roby Clash in Marion Court Suit

Frank S. Roby former judge of the appellate court of Indiana was called an insulting coward by Addison C. Harris attorney for the plaintiff in the suit against the submission to the people of the new constitution in the Marion circuit court.

Harris Roby Frank S. Roby Appellate Court of Indiana Addison C. Harris People of the New Constitution Marion

Hoosier Exiles Rally Set to Invade Indianapolis

Members of the Indiana Society of Chicago exiles from Indiana will return home tonight with about five hundred members marching on the capital city. The organized event marks a homecoming for many former residents and supporters.

Indiana Society Indianapolis Indiana Society of Chicago Hoosier State

Trip Over State Returns of Anti-Saloon Leader

Rev. Richard Spennagle district superintendent of the Anti Saloon League has returned to South Bend after a trip over the northern part of the state.

Richard Spennagle The Anti-Saloon League South Bend

100 Degree Heat Keeps Weather Hot For 30 Days

The note states temperatures around 100 degrees with no relief expected. It also advertises 75 cent per cord dry mill wood for cash with order or COD for the next 30 days, by L. J. Brooks at 11 E Lincoln Ave, phone 277.

L. J. Brooks Lincoln Ave

Gilbert denies rumors of Philippine governor bid

Newton W. Gilbert vice governor of the Philippines, visiting Washington en route to Indiana, rejects a rumor that he will stay in Indiana to run for governor. He calls the statement absolutely false and asserts he will return to the Philippines.

Washington Newton W. Gilbert Philippines Indiana Gilbert

City records suggest ex treasurer Campbell may be owed 500

Rumor says A Campbell, former Elkhart City Treasurer, completed an examination of city records and found about 500 due to him, already turned into the city treasury. Official statement from the board of accounts awaited to confirm facts.

Elkhart A. Campbell Board of Accounts

Local weddings and social notes from Michigan City and South Bend

Miss Iva Dell Glass of South Bend and Fred Augustus Brehmer of South Bend were married at the groom’s sister’s home in Michigan City after eloping. The Higart County Medical Society met at Christiana Lake with about 80 attendees and a lavish Inn dinner. Engagement announced for Romayne Rohrer and Edward Brookmyer, wedding expected in August. Prominent baseball writers Ringgold W. Lardner of Boston to attend Miss Ellis Abbott with Ringgold W. Lardner in this city. F. P. Abbott family and guest Helen Gibson picnicked at Joseph Gregory’s farm in Bristol.

Iva Dell Glass South Bend Fred Augustus Brehmer Central Union Telephone Company Michigan City Hikhart County Medical Society Christiana Lake Goshen Romayne Rohrer Francis M. Rohrer South Main Street Edward Brookmyer John Brookmyer South Seventh Street Miss Rohrer Bridge Ellis Abbott Ringgold W. Lardner Boston Mass Lardner Hearst Boston American F. P. Abbott Helen Gibson Bristol Abbott Auto Joseph Gregory

Emilie Krider Norris Delivers Address at Goshen Library

Miss Emilie Krider Norris yesterday gave an interesting lecture at Goshen public library for the After School Club of America. The talk drew a good size audience and sparked local interest in the club’s plan to aid in training children.

Emilie Krider Norris Goshen Public Library After School Club of America

Actor Jack Rigney Supports Miss Enid Gray in Vaudeville

In New York and Canada Jack Rigney the actor supports Miss Enid Gray in vaudeville. Rigney has made good advance in the theatrical profession and earns an attractive salary. Miss Gray was with The Lottery Man last season. Together with Rigney she appears in Billys First Love.

New York Canada Jack Rigney Enid Gray Mr. Rigney Miss Grey Lottery Billy

Red Men Plan Fireproof Hotel in Indianapolis

Indianapolis will gain a modern fireproof hotel if the building committee of the Improved Order of Red Men sees approval from the Great Council meeting in October. The plans were announced yesterday and hinge on council action in the fall.

Red Men Indianapolis The Improved Order of Red Men Great Council of the Order

Laporte Clerk Critical After Second Operation

George Link, clerk of the Laporte circuit court, is in critical condition at Holy Family hospital after a second operation for an intestinal affliction.

Laporte George Link Laporte Circuit Court Holy Family Hospital

Hoosier Builds Monoplane For Trial Flights

Peter M. Beck, a machinist, built an airship of the Bleriot monoplane type and is conducting a series of trial flights at Notre Dame.

Hoosier Peter M. Beck Notre Dame

Band Concert Tonight at the Park

The regular band concert unfolds at the band park this evening featuring three reels of moving pictures during the program A popular five cent dance follows at nine o clock bringing local residents to an evening of entertainment and music.

Cawley Named Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Elkhart County

Deputy prosecutor Verne Cawley is appointed by Prosecuting Attorney Harmon to serve in Elkhart County. The action formalizes Cawley's role within the county's prosecution office and sets the stage for his duties under the local legal framework.

Cawley Harmon Verne Cawley Elkhart County

Picnic and Lunch Eats at Dangler's

Milton Ball, a Civil War veteran, died at Silver Lake at age 68. He had lived in Kosciusko County for over 50 years.

Milton Ball Silver Lake Kosciusko County

Noble County to Build Lake Wawasee Club House

Eleven Albion business and professional leaders signed incorporation papers to establish a large club house at Lake Wawasee. Construction will start immediately for a modern facility to host two families at a time, with each family limited to a two week stay. Incorporators include W. A. Beane Judge L. H. Wrigley Pp. J. Stanley M. H. Spangler E. P. Eagles C. W. Smith Riley E. Smith Dr. R. S. Malony W. H. Menaugh Albert Black and Dr. J. W. Morr.

Albion Lake Wawasee W. A. Beane L. H. Wrigley Pp. J. Stanley M. H. Spangler E. P. Eagles, C., W. Smith Riley E. Smith R. S. Malony W. H. Menaugh Albert Black J. W. Morr

Deserves a Pension for Mexican Indiana Soldier Case

Lyman P. Edwards of Mexico Indiana has applied for a pension. Representative Barnhart took up his case. He was captured from the transport Independence by Filipinos and confined in the Philippines for nine months. He suffered hardships, had sores on his legs from insect bites, and lived on live frogs at times.

Lyman P. Edwards Mexico Miami County Indiana Rep Barnhart Philippines

Fatal Cherry Tree Fall Claims Child Near Warsaw

Donald Bisel five year old son of Mr and Mrs Wilson Bisel living on the Popham farm seven miles south of Warsaw died from injuries after falling from a cherry tree. He struck his head and suffered a fractured skull, dying three hours later.

Donald Wilson Bisel Popham Warsaw

Death of William Haines Prominent Goshen Area Farmer

William Haines, a prominent farmer seven miles east of Goshen, died yesterday at 6 30 p m from neuralgia of the stomach. He leaves his wife, a son Henry, a daughter Mrs Daniel McKibben, a step-daughter Mabel Yoder, ten grandchildren, and three brothers Henry Forest Grove Albert Middlebury and Howard Goshen. Funeral services will be held Sunday with friends meeting at the house at 10 and at Mennonite Brick church in Clinton township at 10 30 conducted by Daniel Johns and Silas Yoder.

Haines Wm. Haines Goshen Henry Daniel McKibben Mabel Yoder Clinton Township Forest Grove Albert Middlebury Howard Daniel Johns Silas Yoder

Indiana Elks arrange special to 47th Grand Lodge session

Indianapolis lodge No. 13 B P O E completes plans for a special train to Atlantic City New Jersey for the 47th annual Grand Lodge session July 10 17 Indiana lodges notified and Goshen Elks expected to be few in attendance

Indianapoli Lodge No. 13 Indiana Elks Grand Lodge Atlantic City N. J Indiana Elks Goshen

Prayer Service Led by Men and Religion Forward Movement

A prayer service organized by the Men and Religion Forward Movement will be held at the First Reformed Church this Saturday evening from 8 to 8 45. It serves as a precursor to Men and Religion Day observed next Sunday in various churches with some laymen leading the evening services.

First Reformed

Shu Pert Family Reunion At Island Park

The sixth annual Shu pert family reunion at Island Park in Elkhart drew 45 attendees, later planned a 1912 reunion in South Bend for the third Wednesday in June.

Shupert Island Park Elkhart South Bend

Theatre Manager and Patron Debate Plot or Conspiracy

A theatre manager asks for an opinion on the plot. A patron who paid $2 counters that what is seen is not a plot but a conspiracy, quoted from the Washington Star.

Washington Star

Taft Plans Taft Visit to Marion and Indianapolis

Taft at Marion Indiana will host the president on July 3. He will spend July 4 in Indianapolis, continuing his national tour with nearby stops and public appearances.

Taft Marion Ind Indianapolis

Miles Family Returns to Syracuse from Indianapolis

George Miles, the state fish and game commissioner, moves his family back to Syracuse from Indianapolis, marking a relocation of an official to a new home base.

Miles George Miles Indianapolis Syracuse Mr. Miles

Wanted to Rent a Medium Sized House Or Part House

Orlando A. Holdsman, once near Wakarusa, dies at Porter Oklahoma aged 40. The notice lists a wanted rental for a medium sized well equipped house by September 1st, with contact Lock Box No. 91.

Orlando A. Holdsman Wakarusa Porter, Okla

Peru postmaster fight shows Taft faction clout in Indiana

In Peru Indiana Hood Pratt Loveland was reappointed postmaster amid a turf war among Indiana Republican factions. Beveridge backed by Taft forces pressed the issue as Crane and the White House weighed party unity, leading to a broader test of loyalty and organizational power in the Eleventh district.

Indianapolis Hood Pratt’ Loveland Peru Ind Taft Federal Indiana Republican Organization Indiana U. S. Marshalship Watson Durbin Goodrich Beveridge Ailbert Jeremiah White House Loveland Peru Post Office Crane James E. Watson Congress Satve Miami County Hood Pratt Loveland

Indiana Republican Factions Face Off for Delegates in 1912

A political analysis notes the split between Indiana Republicans and identifies the standout element believed to yield the most presidential delegates and votes in the November 1912 election, signaling a decisive factor in the party's bid for the White House.

Indiana

Local Notes Highlight Canning, Deaths, and Docketed News

The column reports a mix of small-town items: Mrs. David Johnson’s death in Chu rubusco, market notes on huckleberries in South Bend at 18 cents a quart, and Lake Shore railroad service starting from Elkhart with a tie-up at Auburn due to a broken iron wagon. It also mentions inventor Lewis N. Rowe of LaGrange, a petition by 126 Elkhart residents for band funding, plague-free status in Elkhart and diphtheria-free status in South Bend, Josephine Bush reuniting with her runaway son Jack in Elgin with Hagenbeck-Wallace, National Guard training in Albion, a delayed funeral in Porter County, Allan M. Clark’s two-color press patent, plans for a Civil War memorial slab in Auburn, John B. Mager selling a Goshen-anchored meat market to pursue real estate, advocacy for Hedgepeth and Bremer in Goshen schools, identification of a body as Jacob Myers from the J W Marshall tragedy, and a teen suicide attempt by Paris green in Bluffton. The list also notes Drills and civic notices in progress.

David Johnson Churubusco South Bend Lake Shore Elkhart Auburn Lewis N. Rowe Lagrange Josephine Bush Laporte Jack Hagenbeck-Wallace Elgin Albion Indianapolis State National Guard Porter County Allan M. Clark Auburn Court House Dekalb County John B. Mager Garrett Goshen Lagrange Standard Place Hedgepeth Bremer Chesterton Jacob Myers J. W. Marshall Tuble City West Emma Blocher Joel Gerber Bluffton

Elkhart Youth Injures Self In Motorcycle Crash

Albert A. Emery 19 of Elkhart lost control of his motorcycle and crashed onto the sidewalk in front of the Winer store. He was seized by police who claimed he was drunk, which he denies. Emery left a diamond ring and the motorcycle at the station to guarantee appearance for trial, with injuries to his left arm from the impact.

Albert A. Emery Elkhart Winer Tuins Emery

Cowboy walker beats Weston’s record to Boston

William Henry Chapman a 62 year old cow puncher from Horse Creek Wyoming left Denver April 15 and arrived at Boston City Hall nearly a month early finishing ahead of schedule and winning 2500 from the Western Stock Association of Denver. Chapman shaved 51 days off Weston’s Denver to New York trek.

Weston William Henry Chapman Horse Creek Wyo Denver Boston City Hall Western Stock Association of Chapman New York

Nicholson opposes Proctor local option law at Earlham

S. He. Nicholson author of the Indiana temperance law bears his name and now legislative superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of America is in Richmond for Earlham college commencement. He criticizes the Proctor local-option law as a backward step.

HE. Nicholson Anti Saloon League of America Richmond Earlham College Nicholson

Milford Woman Mrs Harland Sharp Dead at 24

Mrs Harland Sharp of Milford daughter of H W Myers of Mishawa ka died at her Milford home aged 24. The funeral and burial will be held at Edgerton Q where the body has been shipped. Surviving are her husband and a two weeks old baby.

Dispute Over Possessions Affects Local Properties

Surveyors were sent to the south part of town to take measurements to settle ownership dispute between the Rager and Miller properties.

Rager Miller

Goshen trunk and bag sale at low prices

We offer the best line of trunks bags and suit cases at Goshen. A good suit case is advertised at $1 and a full leather suit case at $3.75. Trunks start from $2.00. Wm Arthur Andrews' old stand. co to Soe Oe.

Goshen Wm. Arthur. Andrews Old. Stand. Co

Special Sundae Vanilla Ice Cream Price Note

Sunday deal advertises vanilla ice cream at 20 cents per scoop from Candy Kitchen with a brief offer and unclear wording. The fragment mentions a price and outlet but lacks full details or dates.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Convenes in Mishawaka

The 21st annual convention of the Woman's Home Missionary Society opened at First M E church Mishawaka with delegates from Goshen Albion Bristol Elkhart LaGrange Mishawaka New Paris Osceola Shipshewana Warsaw and Wolcottville. E Starbuck reported receipts 2215 18 and vouchers 235 92 with disbursements 2156 18 leaving 59 balance. Officers elected include President W R Jones Pierceton Vice President A R Neal Warsaw Second Vice President E S Teal Elkhart Cor See A J Gernhart Mishawaka Rec See Elizabeth Tisenbeiss New Paris Treasurer E Starbuck Goshen and various department secretaries. Albion to host next convention.

E. Starbuck Woman's Home Missionary Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Goshen M. E Mishawaka Albion Bristol Elkhart Lagrange New Paris Osceola Shipshewana Warsaw Wolcottville W. R. Jones Pierceton Neal E. &. Teal A. J. Gernhart Elizabeth Tisenbeiss E&. Starbuck Oshen Mitebox J. C. Scheffler E. A. Meiz Elsie Partridge J. N. Parker

More Egg Inspectors Sought State Board Weighs Local Appointments

H E Barnard the state food and drug commissioner has asked the attorney general if the state board of health may lawfully appoint local egg inspectors and fund their salaries from local treasuries. Mayors and produce dealers proposed such inspectors with municipalities agreeing to pay wages. The commissioner believes appointments would please the board if allowed by law.

H. E. Barnard

Cyphers to Take Control of Lyric Theatre

Fort Wayne brothers J B Cyphers Sr and Jr will assume full control of the Lyric theatre in Goshen starting Monday June 26. Formerly with Colonial Theatre company, they operate venues across the Midwest and promise the best service money can buy with a cooling system by a fan arrangement.

Lyric J. B. Cyphers Sr J. B. Cyphers, Jr Fort Wayne Lyric Theatre Messrs. Cyphers Colonial Theatre Company Middle Wests Colonial Theatre Goshen

Himebaugh Leases Indiana Theatre in South Bend

J W Himebaugh former Royal theatre owner in South Bend has acquired a lease of the Indiana theatre from Thomas Moss and will reopen the house with refined vaudeville. Moss also sold the American Scenic theatre, while continuing to run the Majestic.

South Bend J. W. Himebaugh Royal Theatre Thomas Moss Indiana Theatre Moss the American Scenic Theatre Himtebaugh the Royal the Majestic

State prosecutors tasked to pursue public official accounting cases

The attorney general informs prosecutors statewide that the law creating the state accounting board makes it their duty to prosecute all cases where public officials are found short in their accounts by field examiners.

State Accounting Board

Sickness updates from the North Side

Jon Wagner, who fell from a cherry tree several days ago, is progressing as well as could be expected. Claude Miller remains very ill with nervous prostration at his father James H. Miller's home on the North Side.

Jon Wagner Claude Miller James H. Miller

Chicago Boys Sent Home After Depot Gum Theft

Three Chicago youths John Halpin William Dunworth and Jerry McCarthy were jailed in LaGrange for stealing gum from Wabash depots in Topeka. They will be sent back to their Chicago homes from detention.

John Halpin William Dunworth Jerry McCarthy Chicago Topeka Lagrange

Tri Kappa State Convention Delegates Arrive In Rushville

One hundred delegates and guests gathered in Rushville Indiana for the Tri Kappa state convention. The event drew attendees from chapters across the state to meet, discuss plans, and participate in companionship and philanthropic activities.

Tri Kappa Sorority Rushville Ind Tri Kappa

Twenty Five Years Ago Items of Interest

Twenty five years back from the Democrat files of 1886 note William Fluegal died aged 62, John F. Zeitler died in Elkhart aged 23, and Jacob L. Powell recovered enough to be out. Charles B. Harris built a large bank barn east of the city. Gen Milo Hascall and Mrs Rose S Miller wed at Mr and Mrs Minnich’s home with Rev H L Vannuys officiating. Preparations for a big Fourth of July celebration are under committee leaders E D Chipman J A Arthur and Dr P D Harding. Joel Ellis of Elkhart owns a mare 32 years old with a flour-drawing pair. Sylvester Webster died in Kansas City aged 72. long a resident of Elkhart county, schoolteacher in Benton. Personal notes: James P Elsen to Kansas, Lewis family visiting Haw Patch, Solomon Hixon 81 of Middbury in Goshen, Tom Longacre of Benton at the circus, George T Ager at the Milepeeege wedding, County Commissioner Brice Larimer of Millersburg in the city.

William Fluegal John F. Zeitler Elkhart Jacob L. Powell Charles B. Harris Milo &. Hascall Rose S. Miller F. V. B. Minnich H. L. Vannuys E. D. Chipman J. A. Arthur P. D. Harding Joel Ellis Beardsley Sylvester Webster Kansas City Indiana Elkhart County Benton James P. Elsen Kansas William Lewis Haw Patch Solomon Hixon Middlbury Goshen Tom Longacre George T. Ager x-County Brice Larimer Millersburg

Personal notices from region residents and travelers

Hinbert K Whitmer arrives from Cleveland Ed Sands Showball leaves for Pittsburg Pa J W Replogie heads to Indianapolis on K O T M business Mrs Newton Haines visits Sidney to see her father Jacob Kiste Robert Beck and Gordon Jacques return home from Ann Arbor Miss Delia Prahi returns from Chicago for wedding Miss Rekah Hoogenboom visits Grant Mich Miss Clara Rager and Erdeen Goshen visit relatives Mrs W H Charnley and children go to Cape Cod for summer trip Michael Fetters recovering from stomaine poisoning William Dick departs for Huntington to work at rubber plant J W Hayden of Fort Wayne retires Lyric stage boss Mrs Hayden injured in fall into orchestra pit Henry Myers and wife of North Manchester visit New Paris and return home

Ed Sands Pittsburg J. W. Replogie Indianapolis Mivant Newton Haines Sidney Haines Jacob Kiste Robert Beck Gordon Jacques Ann Arbor Delia Prahi Chicago Harvey Griffiths Peter Winebrenner Louise Beane G. A. Kemper Cincinnati Charles Mutschler Goshen Boston New York Rekah Hoogenboom Cornelius Hoogenboom Grant, Mich Silver Lake Clara Rager Erdeen W. H. Charnley Cape Cod Mass Charnley Michael Fetters William Dick Huntington Wm. H. Schacht Rubber Westerna Rubber J. W. Hayden Fort Wayne Ft. Wayne Hayden Lyric Henry Myers North Manchester George W. Cart New Paris William Berkey South Main Street

Stepped on Glass Wounds Richard Alwine Foot

Richard Alwine son of Romanus Alwine stepped on broken glass yesterday and has a very sore foot with possible infection risk.

Richard Romanus Alwine

Hats on sale at Dangler's this Friday and Saturday

In Goshen at Dangler's a special sale offers a big assortment of hats priced at one dollar each for Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Pearce notes this unique event and promotes the event as a special tea for icing reference. California cantaloupes and Jennings phrases appear as fragments.

Goshen Dangler’s

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Judge Drake Emily E. Bradford Weather Bureau Campbell Dangler's Noble County Wawasee Mortuary Record Post Office Milford Jennings Democrat Hinbert K. Whitmer Cleveland California Cantaloujpes
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