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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
1
In Chicago, two men believed to be Black Hand members killed Geo Shippey’s son and fatally wounded James Foley, the chief’s driver. Chief Shippey was wounded when he shot one assailant. the other fled. Both victims linger in Augustina hospital with grim prospects.
James Oliver, founder of the Oliver Chilled Plow Works and builder of the Oliver hotel and opera house in South Bend, died at 6 40 this morning after a long illness. He was 84, left a fortune estimated between 10 and 15 million dollars, and was survived by his wife, two children, and several grandchildren. Oliver made a fortune from plow manufacturing and supported charitable causes while remaining active in his South Bend office until recently. He was born in Scotland in 1823 and came to America at age 12, later moving to Mishawaka before establishing his business empire in South Bend.
Anti saloon workers in Kendallville filed a remonstrance with Noble County auditor in Albion. If enough names cannot be struck, the First and Second wards of the city will be forced to stay dry.
A hack team owned by Miller and Rea of South Bend was electrocuted after a Bell telephone line crossed with a downed electrical wire during Saturday night’s storm. The incident occurred in South Bend.
Sunday morning storm dumped thunder sleet and freezing rain, snapping branches and blocking interurban lines. Ice on trolley wires halted electric service and late Saturday trains. Goshen residents returned from South Bend after a show. telephone lines suffered damage as travel slowed across the region.
James R. Meek of Elkhart and Mamie May Cassel of Waterfrol Mills wed at the Jefferson Stage after the Aubrey Stock company performance of The Heart of Virginia. Justice Whisler officiated after the final act as rice showers greeted the couple. Over 1,100 attended the event amid a record crowd.
Oliver Hunter dies at 83 in Wolcottville from lung fever as Newville township joins DeKalb countys list of dry towns. Mrs. Conlogue dies from paralysis near Kendallville. Uncle Joe Pence, 77, longtime Whitley County resident. William Knepper, 83, pioneer of Auburn Junction. Gresinger ditch drainage project awarded to John Salway for 7735 in Noble county. Henry Rohm, 70, pioneer of Waterloo. Jacob Hevel, 73, dies near his city. Kosciusko county reports 175 measles cases this month with two adult deaths. Rural carriers deck retiring postmaster J P Albright with a gold-headed cane. Paris Dewitt, early Auburn resident, dies at Griswold Iowa after 1852 California ox-team trek. Otis Brunner notes Larwill population drop from 375 to 310. Walter C. Wagner, 22, Garrett opera house manager, dies from kidney and heart trouble. Michael Everett convicted for murderous assault and sentenced to six months jail and $100 fine. Moses Kinsey not obliged to pay for Dr. Stukeys false teeth. jury verdict favors Kinsey. Dentist costs total about $20.
A flurry of visits and movements fills Goshen area notes with names like Fred Hixon Henry Chetten and George Kurtz traveling from Syracuse Milford and Elkhart. Miss Adelaide Bamberger returns from Hudson Mi. Spelling matches show improving student performance with multiple classrooms reporting victories.
Stephen Biro killed Louis Torok in South Bend as Torok attacked his wife. Acting Coroner Dr. Borley found no basis for conviction and released Biro. Harry Brazy urged reopening or a murder complaint, but authorities backed the coroner’s verdict of justifiable homicide.
Goshen officers Chester S. Parrish and Abram Peck received liquor licenses. Richard H. Collins and Otto Woomer of Goshen also had their applications approved. Jonathan Morris of Elkhart faced a hearings challenge over alleged moral unfitness and past arrests. Several ministers and local women attended as the board extended its session through the week.
Mrs. John Shigley of near Elkhart is quite ill of rheumatism and is Chauncey Cripe's sister. Mrs. David Stutsman, three miles northwest of Goshen, has been ill with grip but is improved.
E Maro, formerly billed for the Citizens' Lecture Course on February 13, canceled due to illness and died in Philadelphia. He reportedly suffered typhoid fever for six weeks and was 11 years old. The funeral was held at St Charles in the Chicago suburb.
The common council meets in regular session tonight to consider the May or Kohler veto on the city offices relocation and the Fifth Street paying matter. It is expected to transact important business.
Township trustees conducted their regular monthly session at the county superintendent’s office. Routine business was addressed and the program from the prior meeting was completed. Attendance was fair.
A Waterford delegation visiting for the Meek-Cassel public wedding did not return until 4 AM Sunday as the interurban car service was halted by a sleet storm. Dr. J. A. Snapp, 125 East Lincoln Ave. Ground floor office, Phone 179.
Yesterday Holy Trinity English Lutheran Church in South Bend reconsecrated after remodeling. Rev A C Anda organized the congregation eight years ago. Rev C A Denniga is current pastor. Rev Elmer F Krauss preached. Sunday school rally featured Guy C Boulton. Services continue through the week with pastors Eckert and Luther J Smith scheduled.
The Home Telephone company began operating from the fourth floor of the Hawks-Gartner building in Goshen. After repairs from a severe sleet storm, the service is expected to greatly improve once connections and equipment are finalized. Nine operators are on duty, with a merger pending details and the Bell exchange to be closed in favor of the Home system.
Charles Fredeke 40 died at home on Olive street after four years of illness. Survived by wife, two children, parents, three brothers, three sisters, with services at home and interment in Oak Ridge cemetery. William Thornton 74 died of heart trouble in Penn township St Joseph county. Survived by wife and four children.
A daughter was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Arthur Shrock. A daughter arrived Sunday to Mr and Mrs Ralph Rhodes of Queen Street. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Lon Cox of East Goshen.
Charles W. Miller learned his sister had died in Borden, Clark County by telegram and rushed to the funeral held Sunday. He was unaware of her illness. Also: sale of nearly new household goods at 418 South Third Street. Also: chicken pie supper at St Mark's M E church Thursday March 6.
The Elkhart circuit court opened with Judge Dodge presiding. About a dozen cases slated for trial. three dismissed. Burglary defendants Charles Nopper and Harold Morrill sentenced to Jeffersonville reformatory with sentences suspended. Plea deals for petit larceny and related cases noted. Probate matters, guardianships, and several real estate transfers listed.
On petition of Charles Bryner the county board named W Claire Ellis as deputy assessor for 25 days to train township assessors and deputies in the annual assessment. A $50 appropriation covers Ellis’s pay. Ellis recently retired from the auditor’s office after eight years of service.
A 17 year old South Bend youth, John Alftowski, grabbed a loaded gun in his father's saloon. He aimed at his 23 month old sibling and the shot passed through the infant's brain, entering above the right eye and exiting the back. Doctors say death is certain.
Postmaster Starr received a Washington letter asking for current Goshen postoffice location and number of employees plus related details. A second inquiry seeks the probable cost and a centrally located site for a public building, with a requirement that it be at least 40 feet from any other building.
The new eight hour telegraph law takes effect this month and Michigan division officials of the Big Four railroad are calm. Day men start at 8 a.m. and finish at 4 p.m. with a one hour dinner break while night men begin at 4 p.m. and end at 6 a.m. the next day with three hours for meals. Night operators fear disruption and many plan to bolt to other roads.
Society notes report a Saturday night dance in McNaughton hall with about 25 couples in attendance. Miss Fannie Storer provided the piano music for the event.
Mrs J Parmerlee expresses gratitude to several individuals for flowers and kindness shown during the illness and death of her husband Mes dames B F Long EB Simmons Hartz ler Hatfield Hall Reed Hildebridle Hartman Raby Richcreek Marts Myers Cripe Burk Bechtold Case Dive ley McGruder and Smith and Miss Cripe.
A. J. Stahley hosted a large horse sale in Shipshewana attracting a crowd. The sale featured horses mostly raised by Stahley and described as of high quality.
An out of town man plans to open a summer amusement park near city limits and details will be disclosed in a few days.
B N Lewis of this city writes in the Sunday Inter Ocean arguing Taft could not carry Indiana if nominated. A note on local trades appears with Fred Thiers offering sewing and tailoring at 128 South Main Street. Kann of Ligonier advocates for Twelfth district delegate and the W R C sewing circle plans a meeting at 309 South Main Street with members urged to attend.
The funeral of Bossier Walter was held from the late War bash residence at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. A. B. Preston officiated. The Scottish Rite burial ceremony was used, in charge of William Geake, a thirty third degree Mason. The Masons at Falle conducted the burial.
A fragment mentions Dr M K French Ralph Ganger Jack Glines Daniel Higgins and others with a Smith Premier typewriter. It references a Cooking Club and a 631 Bar Mra address line as part of a late 19th or early 20th century classified notice seeking a girl to write addresses amid a winter scene.
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