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Newspaper

Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

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Garage Blast Destroys Teegarden Putt Garage

An automobile explosion at the Teegarden & Putt garage in the H F Kidder building at 214 North Main street damaged the garage and several cars. Mrs H R Whitmer owned a wrecked White Steamer. others suffered smoke and fire damage. Insurance coverage mitigates most losses. no serious injuries were reported.

Teegarden & Putt H. F. Kidder North Main Street H. R. Whitmer Richard Collins South Ninth Street Otto Teegarden Charles Putt Whitmer Haines Egbert A.B. Witt Cora Weimer Kidder Block Richard Staub Riggle Henry Lehman Kohler Kenneth Lehman Hanover Company Elkhart County Trust Co A. B. Witt

Brick Yard Expands to Meet Growing Demand

The Bemenderfer brick yard north of town cannot keep up with demand. The plant capacity has been increased and new modern machinery added. A 88 horse power gasoline engine is among the new additions.

Bemenderfer

Special supply of fine baked goods at i Dangler's

A note announces a special supply of fine baked goods available at i Dangler's. The item list highlights premium breads and pastries, inviting customers to visit and enjoy a curated selection.

No New Trial Denied in Snell Case

In Clinton Illinois a new trial in the Col Thomas Snell will case was denied today. An appeal was then taken to the supreme court.

Snell Clinton, Ill Col. Thomas Snell Will Supreme Court

Sudden Death of Farmer in Syracuse

Perry Sulsar, 76, a prominent farmer two miles southwest of Syracuse and uncle of Mrs. C. E. Kerring, was found dead in bed Friday morning. He had heart trouble and died soon after retiring Thursday night. Survived by wife and two children Alice Hentz and Adelbert Sulsar. Funeral Sunday afternoon at the U B church in Syracuse.

Perry Sulsar Syracuse C. E. Kerring Hoy Sulsar Alice Hentz Adelbert Sulsar Lake Shore Elkhart U. B

Trial Set in Circuit Court for Douglas Stuart

Douglas Stuart charged with attempted criminal assault on James Long's ten year old daughter Mary Long. He appeared in circuit court this morning and the trial was set for next Wednesday morning. Stuart was returned to jail. Mary Long is much improved today.

Douglas Stuart James Long Stuart Mary Long

Marriage of Milo Q March and Leora Sapp In Chicago

Invitations are issued for the marriage of Milo Q March formerly of Goshen now of Chicago to Miss Leora Sapp of Muncie. The ceremony will be held Tuesday at noon and the couple will reside in Chicago. Indiana Society on a Lark: Chicago members reunite at Will J. Davis Willowdale farm Crown Point with George Ade Barr McCutcheon and other notable Indiana figures among guests.

Milo Q. March Goshen Chicago Leora Sapp Muncie Indiana Society Will J. Davis Willowdale Farm Crown Point George Ade John T George Barr McCutcheon George W. Maher H. I. Miller John Farson C. Alling Judge Landis Mr. Davis Society South Bend Indianapolis Kokomo Fort Wayne Indiana Panhandle

Goshen Doctor Becknell Urges Marriage Amid Milford Rumor

Milford Mall quotes from Milford correspondence to Syracuse Enterprise dated 35 years ago about Goshen physician Doc Becknell then living in Milford. The note jokes the doctor has a new coat of varnish on his buggy and is a prize worth competing for as he offers to board and clothe a wife’s family.

Milford Mall Milford Syracuse Goshen Doc Becknell

Court approves purchase of equipment for Interurban Co

Judge Heaton of Fort Wayne in the superior court allows J. D. Mortuner receiver to buy new motor car equipment up to 22680 dollars and issue receiver's certificates to pay for the purchase.

Heaton Fort Wayne J. D. Mortuner Toledo & Chicago Interurban Co

Zimmerman Faces Discharge After Inquest Verdict

Coroner Clark of South Bend ruled Mrs. Julia Zimmerman died from accidental shooting. George Zimmerman appeared in police court this forenoon and will be discharged.

Clark South Bend Julia Zimmerman George Zimmerman

Patent filing for roof edging by Martin Moyer

Martin Moyer applies for a patent on a roof edging designed to bind asbestos paper and rubber roofing. Joint Independence Day celebrations planned by Warsaw and Winona Lake this year. Fireworks makers showcase a growing line of novelties with many new items. Hawks Hardware Co. advertises three large shows including window displays and Kodaks available to rent at Parfitt.

Martin Moyer Hawks Hardware Co

Divorce Granted in Snell Alimony Case Amid Scandal Claims

Mrs Harriet Standon Snell, former musical comedy actress and wife of Elkhart bank VP Thomas Thornton Snell, was granted a divorce with alimony totaling about 10000 dollars. The court ordered 125 shares of St Joseph Valley bank stock to Mrs Snell, monthly sums beginning July 1 1908, plus staged house rent payments and a six month rent period. Snell faced no dramatic courtroom moments as witnesses testified and he left with his lawyer after the ruling.

Harriet Standon Snell Thomas Thornton Snell St. Joseph Valley Bank Elkhart Col Thomas Snell Bloomington Dodge Snell James L. Harman Dan C. Thomas Fagsbourg Perry L. Turner Turner Dikhart Milwaukee Chicago Richard Carl Europe Wikhart

Mrs Snell Noted Social Presence in Elkhart

Mrs Snell, described as a blonde social figure, is newly received in Elkhart society though she has no fixed plans yet.

Reer Mrs. Snell Elkhart

Earl Neff Arrested in Liquor Giving Charge

Earl Neff employed at the Mast farm was arrested by Officer Greenwood on a warrant by Henry G. McKinnis for giving liquor to Allen McKinnis. Neff pleaded not guilty at arraignment, bail set at 59 dollars, trial set for Monday at 7:30 p.m., with reports of a possible guilty plea. Additional arrests followed the McKinnis case involving Abraham Markley and Chet Sample tied to Dottie Speelman.

Allen McKinnis Earl Neff Mast Farm Greenwood Henry G. McKinnis Neff McKinnis Plainfield School John Wallace Court Square Elmer Cooper Whisler Abraham Markley Chet Sample Dottie Speelman

Republican Township Convention nominates two trustees

The Republican township convention met in Court Park to nominate candidates for trustee and assessor. Thomas A. Davis chaired as chairman. F. B. Leaming received 129 votes to 86 for Geo. R. McMasters, who moved for unanimous nomination. Daniel M. Bowser was nominated for assessor by acclamation.

Court Park Thomas A. Davis F. B. Leaming Geo. R. McMasters Clark Bruce Charles Zellers Leaming MceMasters Masters McMansters Daniel M. Bowser

Air Line progress toward Gary nears funding goals

The Air Line expects to complete its system within two weeks and has raised about $200,000 of the $500,000 needed to reach Gary. Wealthy New Yorkers backing the project include a railroad president who invested $80,000, with other subscrip tions of $20,000 $15,000 and $5,000 from additional buyers.

Air Line LaPorte Argus Bulletin Joans Gary

Editor Landis Hurt In Press Accident

J D Landis editor of the Nappanee Advance injured his left hand when the second finger was caught between the press drive arm and mashed above the second joint. Doctors considered amputation but Landis chose to keep a stiff finger instead.

Landis Hurt J. D. Landis Nappanee Advance Mr. Landis

Poison by Mistake In South Whitley Saloon

Mrs. Rollo Williamson aged 30 wife of a bartender in the Cleveland saloon at South Whitley swallowed sugar of lead thinking it was a heart stimulant she intended to take. She survived the accidental poisoning and is reported recovering.

Rollo Williamson Clevenger South Whitley

Marshall Post Cards Feature Capitol Image in Anderson

A new postcard shows the Indianapolis capitol building with T. R. Marshall in the background and the caption Not yet, but soon. The card is popular, reflecting the Marshall campaign sentiment in Anderson.

Marshall Anderson Capitol Building Indianapolis T. R. Marshall

Locating New Crossing Near Lake James

Harold A. Keith surveys a new crossing for Bucklea Valley Line at Lake James. Angola council pushes costly underground crossing, suggesting the line may run two miles away to avoid it. Harry A. Butterfield completes grading for Winona Interurban on the Warsaw Peru extension west of Warsaw. Kenneth Lehman, son of Henry Lehman, of the North Side, is seriously ill with tuberculosis.

Harold A. Keith Lake James Bucklea Valley Angola Council Iite Harry A. Butterfield Goshen Winona Interurban Railway Company Warsaw and Peru Warsaw Blok List Kenneth Lehman Henry Lehman North Side

Willie Mack Foils Hold Up In Lake Shore Yards

Willie Mack, 20, a barn worker from Buffalo, used a makeshift revolver to thwart two hoboes aiming to rob him in the Lake Shore yards. He and a carload of horses proceeded. the tramps were arrested by depot officers and confined at the jail with no prosecuting witness yet.

Willie Mack Lake Shore Mack Buffalo C. G. Landis New York City William C. Elliott American Express Co Big Four Guy P. Salade Pee

Widow Believed Alive? Gunness Case Sparks $5000 Bet

A letter from I Youtsler of Itasco Missouri offers $5000 to any attorney who can prove Bella Gunness is alive within six months. He recalls staying at the Gunness house and claims Mrs. Gunness urged girls to ignore an old man. He mentions carrying $700 in cash and $800 in drafts, and sent Sheriff Smutzer a razor marked F Lind Chicago.

Gunness Farm Smutzer LaPorte I. N. Youtsler Itasco H. W. Worden Bella Gunness

Prisoner case ends as note aids release in Warsaw

Mrs. Clara Nicholas, held by stepmother Mrs. A C Funk in East Warsaw, freed after she sent a note with 50 cents to a boy who alerted Charles Funk of South Bend. Funk arrested Mrs. Funk. she faced trial. Also report notes alleged horse theft of a team of black mares from B Hess of South Bend, no trace yet. Dangler's Tea & Coffee House, at...

A. C. Funk Warsaw Clara Nicholas South Bend Charles Funk Funk B. Hess Hess

Christian Science Leader Abolishes Mother Church Communion

Mrs Eddy releases statements abolishing the Annonal Communion season at The Mother Church in Boston. Branch churches keep their communion times while Boston’s service ends, stressing spiritual Mind and Christ guidance and that distant members may still attend.

Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Eddy House of the Mother Church Christ

K O P Decoration Services Plan Memorial at Hall

Following program at Knights of Pythias hall tomorrow at 3 30 o clock the graves of deceased brothers will be decorated in the morning by a committee Invocation Rev E B A Vannuys Opening Ode Lodge Prayer Rev E A Vannuys Music Address Rev M J Mayor Ritual Service Officers of the Lodge Closing Ode Benediction Flowers to be left at the Hall Saturday evening and early Sunday morning All visiting Knights friends and ladies invited

Knights of Pythias M. J E. A. Vannuys

Republican Out for Marshall Interview in Indiana Post

S S Doman city attorney Mitch ell Indiana a republican endorses Democrat Thomas R Marshall for governor. He says in an interview in the Columbia City Post that he is for Marshall and heard Marshall support on a southern state trip to Winona.

Marshall S. S. Doman Mitchell Ind Columbia City Post Thomas R. Marshall Winona Doman

Oppenheim Buys Five Passenger Locomobile

Harris G. Oppenheim of the Chicago Fair bought a five passenger Locomobile. He and Charles Lamb drove it through from Chicago yesterday. The Democrat foresees moonlit excursions to watermelon patches around the county.

Oppenheim Harris G. Oppenheim Chicago Fair Charles Lamb Chicago The Democrat

Fine Family Group at Whitehead Reunion

Jacob Hatlel possesses a fine photograph showing the large Whitehead reunion crowd. The image clearly reveals recognizable features of many attendees, highlighting the surprising size of the gathering.

Jacob Hatlel

Goshen Band Delights Crowds At Open Air Concert

Rogers' Goshen band presented the fourth open air concert of the season in the court park pavilion last evening. A large crowd attended and approved moving start time to 7 45 PM from 8 00 PM.

Rogers’ Goshen Court Park Pavilion

Egge of Mountain Pheasants Raised by Goshen Plant Boss

Frank Cripe superintendent of the Goshen Churn and Ladder Co will raise a brood of mountain pheasants after receiving a setting from Pennsylvania. He plans to cultivate the birds at the plant location.

Egge Frank Cripe Goshen Churn and Ladder Co Pennsylvania

Stock Sold Here in Goshen and Bayville Notice

Local stockholders of the Wireless Telephone company have received notice of a three percent dividend. It is said that $4,000 worth of stock has been sold in Goshen and vicinity. Bayville has not yet vacated the rooms on the second floor of the Mc Naughton building at Fifth street and Lincol avenue. It is understood the place will be vacated July 3rd.

Wireless Telephone Company Goshen Vicinity Bayville McNaughton Fifth Street Lincol Avenue

Dispute Over Cemetery Lot Monument and Ownership

In Elkhart a dispute centers on a Grace Lawn cemetery lot where a monument bearing the name Lambert is said to have been sold after divorce. Mrs. Lambert and H. Duey of South Bend accuse former husband C. N. Lambert of funding and negotiating the purchase and of paying most costs. Officials have removed the monument amid claims of mispayment and improper removal.

Grace Lawn H. Duey South Bend N. Lumbert Elkhart Lumbert Lo Grace C. N.lambert Lamberts New York Lambert Fenib 3Hart Insurance Company Funct City First Street New Imps Ollie Lambert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Putt & Teegarden Winona Lake Kodaks Parfitt Learning Bowser Rey Mrs. Nicholas Dangler's Tea & Coffee House Mrs. Eddy K. O. P. Decoration Services Rev EB. A. Vannuys R. H. Duey Lumbe Darling North Man Beila Gunnese
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