Yellow Creek Bridge Sale Contract Drafted By City
A city delegation informs commissioners that a contract for the Yellow Creek Bridge will soon be sold, outlining steps and official action.
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Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1915
Page
1
Fort Wayne Road Improvement Deferred to March 13
Fort Wayne road plans ruled pending. County board splits over two bridge types with Elkhart via Yellow Creek bridge. iron and concrete specs readied. Remonstrance on Concord and Elkhart townships resolved by compromise. contract to bridge expected within weeks. County farm supplies awarded to The Fair Store and L Simon & Co. March 13 liquor license applications set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Yellow Creek
New York Central
Goshen
Concord Township
Elkhart Township
Fair Store
L. Simon & Co
C. Dembufsky
Fair
Ft. Wayne
Fort Wayne
Recovery Expected for Mr and Mrs Charles Zellers at Elkhart
In Elkhart at General hospital Mr and Mrs Charles Zellers are expected to recover after a jealousy driven incident last Friday. Zellers shot his wife three times and then attempted suicide by shooting himself twice. initial reports said he might not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zellers
General Hospital
Elkhart
Zellers
Hoosier Club Organized in Miami Florida Attendees
A Hoosier club formed in Miami Florida with William B. Donaldson formerly of Millersburg and now of Fort Wayne attending, along with his daughter Mrs Myron Downing of Fort Wayne. J Shupert of Elkhart also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami, Fla
William B. Donaldson
Millersburg
Ft. Wayne
Myron Downing
J. ©. Shupert
Elkhart
Veteran Pennsylvanian Jacob Elginfritz Turns 80 in Warsaw
Jacob J. Elginfritz a retired Pennsylvania railroad employee marked his 80th birthday in Warsaw on Friday. He has lived in Kosciusko County for 56 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob J. Elginfritz
Pennsylvania Railroad
Warsaw
Kosciusko County
Reverend Minton Preaches on The Entrance to Life
Rev W P Minton of the First Christian church delivered a special sermon last night titled The Entrance to Life outlining spiritual paths and moral guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Minton
The
First Christian Church
Electric Line Construction Begins From B. & O. Tracks to Vawter Park
Work started today on building an electric line from the Baltimore and Ohio tracks to Vawter Park at Wawasee. The project aims to extend electric service to the park area, with crews mobilizing fragrance for the job and surrounding residents awaiting connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vawter Park
Wawasee
Elkhart Holds Mass Meeting on Coming Election
Mass meetings were held in Elkhart yesterday to promote the option election scheduled for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Three From Elkhart Elkhart Case Involving John H. Armstrong
John H. Armstrong arrested in Evansville on a white slave charge claims he obtained three girls in Elkhart. Local investigators pursue details as authorities assess connections between cities and verify victims’ statuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
John H. Armstrong
Evansville
Baby Carriage for Sale on 122 N 6th Street
Advertising a baby carriage for sale at 122 North 6th Street with no additional details. Suitable for readers seeking a local item listing in the era’s classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. 6Th Street
Auto Disaster Fatalities Reported Near Kokomo
Two teenagers and a woman were killed or injured when a Pennsylvania train struck a car at a Jewel grade crossing four miles north of Kokomo. Mary Louise Dixon On, 17, and Margaret Cotty, 16, died in the wreck. Mrs. Walter Dixon is aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Jewel
Here
Pennsylvania
Mary Louise Dixon
Margaret Cotty
Walter Dixon
Tribute service ends in tragedy as pastor dies in pulpit
In West Lafayette at the West Lafayette Baptist church Rev. Perry O Duncan is honored at a farewell service when Dr. Oliver M Nisely of West Lafayette collapses and dies in the pulpit during the ceremony.
Explosion on Progreso Kills Thirty in Galveston
A bomb exploded on the Mexican gunboat Progreso off Galveston killing 30 aboard. The blast occurred as the ship was in port on March 1 with details limited but death toll confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Progreso
Stolen Drums Recovered In Local Property Theft Case
A. H. Anderson, John Purvey, and Paul Roselie recovered drums valued at 110 dollars that had been stolen from Mrs Gracey’s Crystal Lake theatre by Walkie Marshall. Marshall was convicted of burglary and larceny, confessed, and the drums passed through Chicago to Goshen and Willard Miller before recovery. Rule and Miller were innocent purchasers. The Crystal Lake party returned to Chicago via interurban and trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Anderson
McHenry County
John Purvey
Crystal Lake
Paul Roselie
Joliet
Ill
Chicago
Lawrence Rule
Goshen
Mr. Rule
Willard Miller
Mr. Miller
Elkhart
New York Central
City Hall Proposition Faces City Council Vote Tonight
The common council meets in regular session to consider buying the three story and basement room at Lincoln avenue and Fifth street to convert into a city hall. The meeting also covers contracts for street sweeping and garbage collection for 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Lincoln Avenue
Fifth Street
Regular Meeting Of Township Trustees In Elkhart County
The regular March meeting of sixteen Elkhart County township trustees was held today at the office of county superintendent A. E. Weaver. Attendance was excellent and a full program was carried out. D. W. Neu of Cleveland township spoke on the Trustee's Relation to the Road Law and Israel Immel of Jackson township spoke on Transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
A. E. Weaver
D. W. Neu
Cleveland Township
Israel Immel
Jackson Township
Mortuary Records from Elkhart Honor Rail Yardmasters
Daw son T J 66 longtime New York Central yardmaster died at home in Elkhart of apoplexy. He began at age 13 in a telegraph office and carried messages to Abraham Lincoln. Surviving include his second wife. Jacobe Oberholtzer 75 longtime Elkhart resident died at home there. Surviving are his wife two daughters two brothers and one sister. Mrs J W Bremer Weatherford Oklahoma formerly Goshen is one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherford, Okla
Goshen
Inmate Jim Robinson Refuses Food at Kosciusko Infirmary
Jim Robinson, inmate of the Kosciusko county infirmary, has not eaten for 34 days. A county physician’s exam shows pulse 70, respiration 22, and normal temperature. He has stopped drinking water in recent days and remains unconscious of his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Robinson
Kosciusko County Infirmary
Bout Postponed for Goshen and Elk hart Fighters at Orpheum
Frank Casey of Goshen and Ralph Woodworth of Elkhart see their bout at the Orpheum Theatre postponed from tonight to next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Casey
Goshen
Ralph Woodworth
Elkhart
Orpheum Theatre
Federal drug law takes effect at midnight
The new federal drug law becomes effective at midnight tonight. Officials urge compliance as penalties and enforcement provisions begin immediately. The order defines controlled substances, registration requirements, and penalties for violations.
Ravages of Tuberculosis Hit Chicago in One Year
A Chicago health report states 3,895 residents died from tuberculosis in the past year, highlighting the deadly toll of the disease on the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
March Court Term Opens Under Judge Drake In county
The March term of the circuit court convened this morning with Judge Drake presiding for a six week session ending April 10. Thirty nine probate entries were recorded and various cases heard including foreclosures and separations. Juries have not yet been called. Local fines were issued in two assault cases with stayed payments. The Werling family, Austrian workers at Hawks Furniture, were involved in the disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Drake
George E. Stamets
John I. Juday
Yoder Bros
Charles E. Ulery
Laura E. Neff
Mordecai J. Neff
News Printing Co
Marvin Coppes
Martin H. Fisher
Edward Iffert
Mechanic’s
Len
Edward Be. Whitehead
Jones
Jones Pollock
Joshua Fetters
Ellen Kinsely
John M. Blocher
Leander Weldy
Oscar Jay
Violet Woods
Earl Weeds
Benjamin G. Schaefer
David H
S. Etta Wise
Peter T. Longacher
Fryberger
John Doe
Elkhart
H. F. Knight
Charles Wysong
George
Otto Werling
George Werling
Werling
Otto
Werlings
Hawks Furniture
Vesey Couple Wed in Detroit Marriage Quiet but Official
In Detroit Michigan Mabel Vesey of Goshen and W G Vesey of Detroit were married last Monday. He is a son of Wenzel Vesey of LaGrange and works for Maxwell auto in Detroit. The couple will reside there and are distantly related.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Vesey
Goshen
W. G. Vesey
Detroit
Mich
Mr. Vesey
Wenzel Vesey
Lagrange
Maxwell Auto Concern
Harrison Anti Narcotic Law In Force Today
The Harrison Anti Narcotic law took effect today prohibiting physicians from prescribing narcotics and druggists from selling them without a license. Violators face fines up to 2000 dollars or imprisonment up to five years, or both.
Indiana doctors to honor Dr Hurty on 19 years as health secretary
Indiana physicians plan a tribute to Dr J N Hurty state health officer as he completes 19 years of service as secretary of the state board of health on March 12. His farewell marks a major milestone in public health leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Indianapolis Ministers Seek Sunday Revival Invite
It is expected that Indianapolis ministers will invite Evangelist Billy Sunday to conduct a revival in the city. The plan aims to bring his large audience appeal and religious outreach to the local community this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Evangelist Billy Sunday
Birth announced for Wogoman son in North 9th Street family
A son was born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Wm Wogoman of North 9th street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Wogoman
North 9Th Street
Wanted Girl for General Housework
Help wanted for general housework no washing duties. Apply by phone at 867.
Heavy Losses Reported for New York Central Lines
New York Central officials report large revenue losses in 1914 due to freight damage and theft. Supt Reynolds cites $779,874.61 in loss and damage claims $146,440.87 from rough handling $24,654.83 for improper loading $24,418.43 for employer errors and $99,505.51 from theft on this division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe York Central
New York Central Railroad
Supt. Reynolds
Mortgage Exemptions Must Be Filed By April 30
Beginning March 1 and closing April 30 mortgage exemptions must be filed with the county auditor. Many fail to profit by the exemption allowed by law due to late filing. Exemptions amount to 700 dollars or half the assessed valuation if under 1400. If a forthcoming bill is approved the exemption rises to 1200 dollars.
Elkhart Township Spent 233.73 on Poor Relief Details
Records of Robert E Chatten trustee show January and February expended for the poor totaling 233 73 with 160 orders issued for provisions wood coal clothing shoes books transport and medical care. Two permits were granted to the county infirmary at Dunlaps. Associated Charities supplied more provisions clothing and fuel than in 1914. No cash or checks were given directly to applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Chatten
Elkhart Township
Dunlaps
Associated Charities
Purdue Professor to Hold Elkhart County Meetings
Professor D. O. Thompson of Purdue will begin meetings in Elkhart County tomorrow and Wednesday. He will explain the new stallion enrollment law and answer questions on horse production. Tuesday sessions are at Ervin Snider’s home Jackson township 10:00 a.m Abe Stump’s Union township 2:30 p.m and New Paris High School 7:36 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. O. Thompson
Purdue
Elkhart County
Ervin Snider
Jackson Township
Abe Stump
Union Township
New Paris High School
Syracuse Raid Finds Whiskey at Blind Tiger Bar
Deputy Horton Huffer and Officer Charles Douglas raided a Syracuse blind tiger connected to James Brissel’s hotel and restaurant Saturday. Officers found whiskey beer and gin. No arrests were made and the liquor was taken to Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Huffer
Charles Douglas
Warsaw
James Brissel
Syracuse
Assessors Begin Annual Property Rounds in Indiana
Assessors statewide started their annual rounds today and have until May 15 to complete assessments of personal property and real estate for taxation. This year real estate is being appraised for the first time in four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Booking Agent Lincoln G Dickey Relocates to New York
Lincoln G. Dickey, long time booking agent for Winona Assembly, joins the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and will work from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln G. Dickey
Winona Assembly
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
New York City
Goshen Hospital Opens Training School for Nurses
The Goshen Hospital training school for nurses opened today with one student under the personal supervision of Mrs White, the hospital matron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Hospital
White
Papers Merged The Indiana Catholic Takes Over Columbian Record
The Indiana Catholic has acquired the Columbian Record published in Columbus. Advertisement notes dry goods and wood orders from L. J. Brooks at 111 E Lincoln Ave, with phone 277.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Catholic
Columbian Record
Columbus
Mill Wood
L. J. Brooks
Lincoln Avenue
Important battle in Carpathians reported from Berlin
Berlin reports indicate major clashes in the Carpathians near Wyczkow Pass and south of the Dniester around Stanislaw, with Russians and Germans engaged. The steamer Dacia was captured by a French cruiser and towed to Brest harbor, while claims say French shells spread poisonous gas upon exploding and Champagne attacks were repelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Carpathians
Wyczkow Pass
Dmiester
Stanislaw
Brest
Brest Pavel Harbor
Champagne
Forts Fall as Franco British Fleet Presses Dardanelles
London reports two more forts guarding the Dardanelles have fallen to the Franco British fleet. Flags fly on six of the so called impregnable Turkish forts as landing parties seize positions on Turkish soil. Officials say more forts were damaged up the straits as the fleet penetrated fourteen miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dardanelles
Nagara Roads
Straits
Sea of Marmara
Constantinople
Athens
Cape Helles
Asia Minor
Admiralty
Long Trip for Prisoner to Clovis for Trial
Sheriff Thomas departed Saturday night for Clovis New Mexico to bring Marian Van Dusen an Elkhart child deserted to this county for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Clovis
N. M
Marian van Dusen
Elkhart
Mishawaka Woolen Mfg to Invest $500,000 in Improvements
The Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Company plans to spend 500000 dollars in the coming months to upgrade and expand its facilities. The project signals a major investment aimed at increasing capacity and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka Woolen Mfg. Co
Marriage of Lloyd Hamlet and Ethel Andre
Lloyd Hamlet of Bristol and Ethel Andre of Waterford wed this morning as Justice Fryberger officiated the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Hamlet
Bristol
Ethel Andre
Waterford
Justice Fryberger
Tomorrow Evening Conference Opens at First M E Church
The Goshen district of the Northern Indiana conference of the M E church begins its district gathering in the First M E Church tomorrow evening and runs through Thursday. Notables on the program include Bishop W F Oldham and Rev W F McDowell. a men’s banquet is set for Thursday night at 50 cents per plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Indiana
M. E
Goshen
Northern Indiana
Somerville Light
Raymond L. Semans
W. F. McDowell
Chicago
Sh. M. Edwards
W. F. Oldham
A. LE
Burglary Strikes Three Elkhart Homes
Burglars hit the homes of Fred Chase Ed ward Miller and George Borneman in Elkhart Saturday night taking 200 dollars of silverware from the Chase residence 175 dollars from the Miller home and jewelry and silverware valued at 100 dollars from the Borneman house An attempted break in at A J Baumgartner prompted an alarm from E C Bickel who frightened the intruders away Police say the thieves may be the Kalamazoo band suspected by authorities and were believed to be headed toward Elkhart
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred FE. Chase
Edward M. Miller
George Borneman
Elkhart
Chase Home
Miller
Borneman Place
A. J. Baumgartner
Two Fire Alarms Hit City Homes
Two alarms were sounded yesterday afternoon. The Hutchinson residence on West Queen Street sustained small damage when a chimney caused a roof fire. Box No 14 at Second and Queen triggered the first alarm, while a girl near Oak Ridge and Main fired the second, causing a needless run previously last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hutchinson
Geo. Hutchinson
West Queen Street
Second
Queen Streets
Oak Ridge
Main Street
Anti-Saloon League Speakers Tour Indiana
Under the Indiana Anti Saloon League banner four noted speakers tour the state promoting nationwide prohibition. Richmond P. Hob son Alabama congressman Malcolm F Patterson former Tennessee governor Rev Sam Small evangelist and Dr Lewis A Banks headline sixty planned meetings across sixty cities. Sam Small will speak at the Irwin opera house next Friday night.
Missionary Rev Charles Rath Draws Big Crowd at Presbyterian Church
A large audience filled the First Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon to hear Rev Charles E Rath, a 12 year Philippine missionary on furlough. Rath, who spoke via stereopticon lecture, was a seminary classmate of Rev E A Vannuys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Presbyterian Church
Charles E. Rath
Philippine Islands
First Presbyterian Church
Rath
E. A. Vannuys
Banquet Details Set By Goshen Churches Meeting
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening March 1 to finalize details for the large banquet to be hosted by Goshen churches. A F E Weaver serves as chairman and D M Bowser as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
A. F E. Weaver
D. M. Bowser
Garfield V Cox Wins Indiana State Oratorical Contest
Garfield V. Cox representing Earlham College won the annual Indiana State Oratorical Association contest held in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield V. Cox
Earlham College
Indiana State Oratorical Association
Indianapolis
Boy Hurt When Thrown From Horse Near Lake Wawasee
Frank Knox, three years old, son of Ed Knox of Lake Wawasee, suffered injuries after being thrown from a horse he was riding. The incident prompted medical attention and a warning to riders in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Ed Knox
Lake Wawasee
Income Tax Returns Deadline Promptly Near
Today marks the last day to file income tax returns without penalties for delinquency. Taxpayers are urged to submit filings promptly to avoid penalties and interest assessments.
Graham & Morton Co Sets Lake Michigan Opening Date
The Graham and Morton Company announces an earlier opening for lake traffic on Lake Michigan on March 15, earlier than the usual start. The move aims to improve spring shipping and passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham & Morton Co
Lake Michigan
Purim Celebrated Yesterday Among Jewish Communities
The festival Purim was observed yesterday by Jewish communities, marking the celebratory occasion with traditional readings and gatherings. Observers noted the festive mood and communal participation across neighborhoods.
Woman Suffrage Law In Indiana Facing Uncertain Prospects
A brief item notes Indiana's woman suffrage bill has not gained strong momentum and prospects look unlikely for passage in the near term, with opposition cited and legislative attention unsettled.
Indiana general assembly unlikely to pass woman suffrage
Indianapolis march 1 women suffrage faces a stern forecast for this session with leaders planning a referendum scheme and governors stance to be tested by a women’s lobby. Beating back any limited vote hinges on a mass turnout or a dramatic legislative maneuver by Indiana leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana General Assembly
Indiana
Joint Caucus Tonight Sets Stage for Stormy Session
The Davis anti free lunch bill passed the senate committee after clearing the house. The Osborne referendum bill failed in the house. A joint caucus tonight is expected to be stormy, addressing nearly all platform measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Senate
House
Osborne
Potash and Perlmutter at the Jefferson Tonight
The Potash and Perlmutter company brings a favorable run to the Jefferson as critics praise Jules Jordan and Lew Welsh in the lead roles. Curtain time is 8 30 to allow businesspeople and clerks to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Jefferson
South Bend
Jules Jordan
Lew Welsh
Potash
Perlmutter
Italians In Fight Near Elk Hart River
In the Elkhart river vicinity Italians engaged in a fight. One participant was injured about the head and had his wounds dressed by Dr. E. E. Ash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart River
E. E. Ash
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