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30 Jun 1911
Page 1
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references the 2 of Lee or Lee ale but lacks clear names, places, or events to identify. Cannot determine a full headline or summary from the provided fragment.
The Elkhart circuit court adjourned after the May term with further sessions not until October 2. Demurrer sustained in the Knapp versus Doll damage suit, Knapp appeals to the supreme court with a $100 bond. Other items include probate of George W. Cart will, real estate bequests to widow and son, and marriage licenses for Robert Hall and Ella Edington.
The estate of Frank Wolf of South Bend valued around $20,000 names his son John Wolf as administrator. John has not been heard from in 14 years, a peculiar feature of the will noted in the filing.
South Bend authorities investigate street car fender defects following a fatal River Park crash that claimed the life of Mrs. Carrie Maughermar. The probe seeks potential mechanical factors contributing to the accident and any safety oversights.
E. K. Nadel of Elkhart, manager for Arthur Griffith the Milford human adding machine, is in New York arranging contracts for next season's vaudeville acts.
A deed recorded shows Elkhart township land transferred from Adaline Cline to Amos B Kun derd for 6400 dollars.
Goshen grocers and butchers join other city merchants by closing all day for the Fourth of July. The list includes Hale Bros Inc and J C Rinesmith among many others, urging customers to buy supplies by Monday July 8.
Mrs Rose Duck principal witness in the Darrow Worden Talbot disbarment case died in Salt Lake City after surgery for a tumor she had left Argos Indiana for, and later framed by her work at Duck's Restaurant during the Seattle exposition before returning home.
Washington June 3 Special War Department announces federal troops will be withdrawn from the Mexican border, signaling a shift in border security.
Ray Warner’s Great Medium established a Goshen fair grounds fastest half mile pace with a 1:04 1/4 split, a 2:09 class trotting mark and 2:11 4/4 pacing. Warner plans Kalamazoo training with four horses including Queen Medium, a Neidig owned bay mare, and a Smith colts. Queen Medium to race in $1,000 stakes in Michigan towns. next Tuesday she runs in Fourth of July matinee at Goshen.
George W. McCoy adjutant general of the Indiana national guard issues the concentration order for state guard companies to assemble at Fort Benjamin Harrison from July 17 to 26 for the encampment.
Society notes state Miss Bernice Elliott entertained the Tri Kappas at her home on North Fifth street with a bridge luncheon in honor of Miss Mary Fobes of Miss Ella Edington of Nappanee and Mr. Robert A. Hall of Ossian Ind. who were quietly married yesterday afternoon by Rev. D T Stephenson at the First M E parsonage.
Work will start soon on the Bucklen theater reconstruction valued at 30000 dollars in Elkhart as plans near completion. H G Sommers has lined up another Bucklen lease while his current five year term ends tomorrow. Gennett theater Richmond Indiana remains under his management and changes at Marion Indiana shift hands of the Indiana and Grand theaters.
Senator Shively presided over the senate at Vice President Sherman’s request. The commerce committee favorable on Shively bill granting Gary Land Company permission to straighten the Grand Calumet river channel in Lake county.
Charles Crowell, contractor for brick work, started this morning with a force of men on the Churn and Ladder Company’s new building. Work will proceed rapidly and be completed as soon as possible, with occupancy expected by October 1.
Victor Vesey, son of Edward J Vesey, was bitten on the leg by a dog in front of Edward O Connor’s residence on Third street. He was pushing Albert Dead along the sidewalk in a small wagon when the dog attacked him.
Dr. Lida Leasure elected superintendent is declared ineligible for lacking a state license. She attended the county superintendents association meeting in Indianapolis this week and may seek qualification by taking the June examination.
Among the presents received at the Abbott Lardner wedding was a complete set of Haviland china from the Chicago Cubs and a cut glass punch bowl from Ban Johnson, president of the American League.
In Wilmington Delaware four evangelists of the colony of Israelites of the House of David from Benton Harbor Michigan arrived in a 26 foot gaso line boat after a voyage of 4000 miles. The travelers faced death and endured storms including a 100 mile sea drag, yet survived the perilous journey.
At the naval cadetship examinations in Annapolis last week 147 of 305 candidates failed. Russell Berkey of this city was among the failures and will take another examination later.
The board will sit for two more weeks after this week to complete assessments against banks and corporations. Few grievances have been filed and the 1911 countywide assessments appear satisfactory in all townships and cities.
A consignment of 1500 small mouth bass minnows was received last Saturday from the U S fish hatchery at Northville Michigan by Fred A App of Bristol and promptly released in the St Joseph river.
Huckleberries are selling in the local market at 15 cents per quart. The home grown berries are not yet in market. A bountiful supply is promised from the different marshes.
Goshen authorities were asked to arrest a man who shaved a customer on Sunday but the matter was dropped. Local barber shops in Goshen do not operate on Sundays.
County Clerk Aitken is issuing many hunters licenses as the squirrel season opens tomorrow. Sportsmen will be busy with license processing and hunting plans.
Der Loehr of Milford remains on a long fast reaching day 45. He appears well and continues daily visits to Milford’s business district as community interest grows.
Charles Studebaker of Briceton Ohio walks to New York on a wager. He travels via Fort Wayne as part of the bet.
A grant totaling 32077 dollars is allocated for a hospital in Elkhart. The funding supports medical services and facility improvement, with the money designated to advance local health care capacity.
Hope Bros advertise roosting spouting and job work services with contact phone 668. This terse classified note presents a local tradesman listing focused on building and maintenance tasks.
In Indianapolis June 30 a special report notes Indiana Democratic congressmen, unnamed, oppose endorsing the proposed constitution. The piece argues brewers fear, but cites that liquor policy could be moved by legislature or a convention, and criticizes Republican papers for injecting the issue into 1912 campaigning.
Guard holds reins in the Republican wait on. Opposes clinging to the old and unpopular issue that has twice led to defeat. Leaders fear such stories will boomerang, widening rifts and causing greater dissension within the party.
The body of John P. Keegan twenty nine or thirty an employee on the Mallory farm near Bristol Ind was killed by a Lake Shore train near Chesterton Ind yesterday and is held awaiting instructions from a rich Mansfield Ohio brother. His body was found beside the tracks and two companions Earl Kennedy and Id Kana left Bristol for Elkhart and Chicago but have not appeared. Keegan identified by a large scar.
Milford Mail reports the Mennonites will hold their annual campmeeting in Shoup's grove just south of Goshen starting August 17 for ten days. The interurban runs nearby for access. The meetings resemble historic grove camp meetings, and this branch emphasizes instantaneous conversion and a clear moment of change.
Samuel M. Hearn a prominent Kosciusko county farmer died at his son William Hearn's home on the old Hearn homestead two miles southeast of Leesburg. Born in Ohio he moved to Kosciusko in 1838 and lived on the same farm 86 years. Survived by three other children Mrs Anna Nixon near Leesburg Mrs Squire Guard Goshen and James M Hearn Packerton. Funeral services will be from the Leesburg Methodist church at 2 pm Sunday.
Last night Miss Baxter visiting the A G Storer household sustained a painful foot injury when she stepped on a sewing needle while mending a stocking. Two physicians were summoned and chloroform was required to extract the needle from her foot.
National guard units in parts of Indiana are ordered to move to the Indianapolis camp by trolley for the first time in state history. Previously the Goshen company used the Big Four route. The test aims to prove the reliability of electric line movements for military mobilization.
The Goshen Churn and Ladder Co plans to move into its East Lincoln avenue factory near the Big Four tracks by October 1. The Art Novelty Co will then occupy the Goshen Veneer Co building after the Churn and Ladder vacates.
Alva Myers formerly of Plymouth was killed when he fell from a high swinging ladder he was painting at Kokomo. The accident occurred while he worked on the ladder at a Kokomo location.
William Keith and I J Kellar of Elk Hart caught a 22 percent pickerel at Christiana Lake. The two fishermen reported the sizable catch, noting the weight and location of the catch.
Bondholders are informed they can receive their interest on Monday July 8 at the high school office. The notice specifies holders of high school bonds should collect payments at the school location on the stated date.
A notice announces a special meeting to be held Saturday evening July 1 at the K O T M hall. The short item provides only the time and place.
L J Brooks offers good dry mill wood at 75 cents per cord cash with order or COD. No credit. Address 111 3B Lincoln Ave with phone 277.
Property listing note reads lot for sale with inquiry to address 810 South 3rd Street. Lacks additional details or dates.
From the Democrat files of 1886 five sheep owned by Frank Knapp were killed on his farm in Jefferson township Friday night. John B. Vesey was thrown from his horse and badly injured last Thursday at his farm north of Middlebury. Joseph Steininger, aged 70, died in a runaway near Vistula last week when his team bolted, mangling him severely. Personal items note travels and visits of local residents, with marriages and K of P officers listed.
About 200 people gathered on the Blough-Kinney lawn for an outdoor program by the church youth. A ladies quartet sang two selections and soloists included Mrs. Chauncy Unrue and Cleo Myers. A chorus of thirty and a fairy revel featuring twelve costumed girls entertained attendees. Six women presented a humorous play titled Six Cups of Chocolate led by six young ladies: Mary Langraver, Mary Neff, Ruth Minger, Madge Heacocks, Lila Rogers, and Mrs. Ruth Culp.
Ralph B. Kelly and Irene Herzog, who eloped from Mishawaka to Goshen, were married by Justice Gallentine. Return papers at the county clerk show the ceremony. Ages given: 21 and 19. the bride’s mother cites 16 and 17, though Kelly appears older. Relatives checked with Goshen ministers but could not identify the officiant.
At Mayor Spahn's direction, pavement at the Main and Clinton streets intersection, recently removed when the Northern Indiana company pulled up the south leg of its Y, has been relaid.
The regular preparatory service precedes next Sunday's quarterly communion. Held this evening at 7 30 in the Presbyterian church the pastor will deliver the sermon.
J. B. Sucese, superintendent of the Co 8S. B. and N. I. Railway Co., denies a published Elkhart newspaper report that he plans to resign. He states he has not entertained such an idea.
A 12 year old Elk Hart boy, Alfred Smead, who had disappeared from Elk Hart, was located in Columbus, Ohio, and his mother departed to recover him.
The Elkhart Musical Company of Elkhart filed in Indianapolis for an increase of capital stock from $10,000 to $25,000 outlining the change and filing details.
Settlement reached in a partition suit involving the estate of Jonas Dierdorff. Plaintiffs Mattie and Lulu Gorsuch and Della Lohrer receive increased shares, with Mrs. Catherine Dierdorff retained a life tenancy. The dispute centered on earlier apportionments from the late Jonas Dierdorff, a Goshen area magnate.
Harman of Elkhart and Miss Bessi Mountjoy sister of Edgar Mountjoy secretary to a congressman wed yesterday at four in Elkhart. The bride is seen in Harman’s office and the couple will travel to Chicago then Eagle Lake near Elkhart for their plans and honeymoon.
Frank Bailey and Miss Es ney, both of Goshen, were married in Mishawaka yesterday by Re Fisher. An error on the license record listed the husband’s name as Bailey, and Mrs Bailey returned. the couple are now at home in Goshen.
Funeral services for Mrs Willia man who died suddenly yesterday will be held Sunday at 10 o clock in the church at Wakarusa. The service will be conducted by R Smeltzer.
The court takes a stance against youthful unions and grants a divorce from the bench. Ruth Dreese of North Vernoly visits sister M. Platter. she was received by Jane Platter, holiday guest of the Dreese family.
A veteran veyor applauded for decades of work on the Baltimore and Ohio system, with leadership under head Walkerton. The brief tribute highlights the man’s familiar role on the line and his steady contributions to railway operations.
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