Enthusiastic Meeting Promises Better Highways
A large crowd gathered at the auditorium of the library last evening to back a plan for improved highways. The event featured strong support and lively discussion from attendees.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1915
Page
1
Goshen Lincoln Highway Plans Would Brick Fort Wayne Route
Goshen and Elkhart county residents meet at the public library to push brick pavement on the Goshen Fort Wayne road with 18 feet of brick and 8 feet of dirt on each side. Engineers favor cement curb, commissioners to decide Saturday. project aims to finish and make the highway the finest in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Lincoln Highway Association
Elkhart County
Public Library
Anthony Deahl
Board of County Commissioners
Fort Wayne
Benton Township
Showalter
Rieth
Fort Wayne Highway
Goshen-Elkhart Road
New York Central
Goshen-Elkhart
Yellow Creek
Concord Township
Elkhart
Lincoln Highway
Two Boys Caught After Night Chase in Elkhart
Elkhart police alerted Marshal Vesey to two boys, Albert Gunshaw and Ben Everett, ages about 18. Officer Myers pursued them to Tenth Street and jailed them. Gunshaw’s mother from Mishawaka claimed custody this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Marshal Vesey
Myers
Tenth Street
Albert Gunshaw
Ben Everett
Gunshaw
Mishawaka
New Snow Plow Signals Deluge Across Rail Lines
The New York Central railroad has installed a large number of substantial snow plow signals. They mark crossings cattle guards switch points and other key points along routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central Railroad
St Patrick’s Day dinner notice at Tea Shop
St Patrick’s Day events announced for next Wednesday March 17 featuring a three course dinner and supper at the Tea Shop for 25c. The item lists the special menu and price.
Banquet Honors Dr John N Hurty In Indianapolis
The Claypool hotel in Indianapolis hosts a testimonial banquet for Dr John N Hurty state health commissioner marking twenty years of service. Gov S L Ralston presides as toastmaster with a program of medical leaders and a public invitation to attend and hear the speakers. Tickets are 1.50, reservations through Dr Alfred Henry in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John N. Hurty
Claypool Hotel
Medical Fraternity of
Indiana
Hurry
Henry IV
Claypool
Alfred Henry
Board of Trade Building
Aviator Art Smith Performs Night Loop the Loops in Chicago
Fort Wayne flyer Art Smith piloted a Curtis biplane with 24 torches at Grant Park, dazzling a large crowd last night with seven loop the loop maneuvers above the lake shore. Earlier he set a noon record by completing 32 consecutive loops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mar
Curtis
Art Smith
Fort Wayne
Grant Park
Lake Shore
Wabash Freight Wreck Ties Neglect Charge
Criminal neglect is charged over the Wabash railroad freight wreck that killed engineer James Rogers and fireman A. W. Hahn of Peru and left brakeman W. Carr badly hurt. Special dispatch from Toledo dated March 10 reports the accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Mar
Wabash
James Rogers
A. W. Hahn
Peru
W. ©. Carr
Richmond man kills wife then dies after shootout
Nathan Hilling, 45, shot and killed his wife in Richmond last night. He wounded a policeman trying to arrest him and, after a gun battle with about 20 officers, killed himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Mar
Nathan Hilling
Fire Ravages Turner Block in Muncie
A three story brick Turner block in Muncie's business district suffered a fire causing about 25000 dollars in losses. Fire crews fought the blaze across the building in the downtown area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Mar
West Virginia Rail Rate Law Declared Unconstitutional
Washington report notes that the West Virginia ten cent per mile railroad rate law has been held unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Virginia
Four Mile Chase Ends With Elkhart Highwayman Arrest
After a four mile pursuit near Elkhart, O K Compton known as Elk hart Highwayman was captured by Sheriff Thomas Deputy Leader Chief Roth and Officer Slater. He faces charges for stealing a Ford belonging to J F Kemper of Chicago. Compton, 40, has a long criminal record including prior prison terms. His brother James Compton and father Phineas Compton were implicated in aiding and receiving stolen goods respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K. Compton
Elkhart
Thomas
Roth
Compton
Michigan City
Missouri
Chatten
George Krutz
W. J. Stamp
Superior Court
Phineas Compton
Elkhart Deserter Freed After Suspended Sentence and Bond
Marion Van Dusen, brought from Clovis New Mexico by Sheriff Thomas, pled guilty to deserting his child in Elkhart. Ernestine Van Dusen, with her mother, entered court and accepted a suspended sentence after a 400 bond secured by George M Myers to ensure 2 weekly child support. Mrs Van Dusen, pregnant, and husband reconcile as Van Dusen pays 164 74 in journey and court costs. The county acts as agent to compel support without bearing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion van Dusen
Elkhart
Clovis
N. M
Thomas
Ernestine van Dusen
George M. Myers
van Dusen
U. S
Hospital Minstrels Geared for April Benefit Show
Hospital minstrel company reorganizes at a meeting and will stage a benefit show for Goshen hospital at Jefferson on Thursday night April Sth. Executive committee includes J Dana Cramer president Earl C Cissell secretary treasurer Harry R Whitmer stage manager Lamar P J Cropp director Charles E Morrice interlocutor Charles R Parker Robert C Jones Leonard J Brooks Jr pianist Robert Kelly property man Ned Newell press agent. First rehearsal tonight at the former Christian Science church second floor Spahn building Main and Clinton streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Minstrel Company
Jefferson
Goshen Hospital
J. Dana Cramer
Earl C. Cissell
Harry R. Whitmer
Lamar P. J. Cropp
Charles E. Morrice
Charles R. Parker
Robert C. Jones
Leonard J. Brooks, Jr
Robert Kelly
Ned Newell
Christian Science Church
Spahn
Main
Clinton
Neighbors Celebrate Mast Anniversary With Old Fashioned Bellin
About 100 neighbors and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mast with an old fashioned belling at their Mishawaka road home southeast of Elkhart. Mast provided cigars and candy while the gathering reported a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Mast
Elkhart
Mishawaka Road
Mast
Local families thank friends for support during sorrow
7 G Wasson and family Jeremiah Shire and family C F Shire and family Walter Shire and family and Mrs Wallace Sawyer and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during their recent trouble and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wasson
Jeremiah Shire
C. F. Shire
Walter Shire
Wallace Sawyer
Rudy Furnace Co to Build Factory Here in Dowagiac
The Rudy Furnace Co capitalized at 250 000 dollars plans a new factory at Dowagiac. The move signals expansion for the firm with its 250 000 capitalization and local industrial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowagiacg
Rudy Furnace Co
Joint Ice Trade Convention Opens in Indianapolis
The three day session of the Middle States Ice Producers Exchange and the Illinois and Indiana Ice Dealers Associations begins at the Severin hotel in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Middle States Ice Producers’ Exchange
Illinois
Indiana
Ice Dealers’ Associations
Severin Hotel
Printer and Junk Man Jailed Overnight Then Banned
Officer Vesey picked up a printer and a junk man last night and lodged them in jail. This morning they were sent out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesey
Free Fish Fry Saturday at White Front Buffet
A free fish fry event is set for Saturday at 3 p m at White Front Buffet located at 122 North Main Street. Attendees can enjoy a complimentary meal while community hosts welcome guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Front
Main St
Sheep Shipments Fetch Five Cliers From Lagrange to Buffalo
Fred Price of Lagrange shipped a consignment of sheep to Buffalo. The wool and meat received an average of 10 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Price
Lagrange
Buffalo
For Sale Registered short horn bulls
For sale registered short horn bulls from J. Q. Shoup & Son of Middlebury. Also wanted reliable representatives on a 90 day contract with a $2.75 per day salary guaranteed. Address Lock Box 18 Silver Lake Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Shoup & Son
Middlebury
Silver Lake
Ind
Italian warships head toward the Dardanelles from Vienna
The Tribune reports from Vienna that several Italian warships put to sea likely bound for the Dardanelles. The British Admiralty says the German submarine U 20 was sunk by a torpedo boat Ariel. The German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Witel Friedrich arrived at Newport News for supplies and may be interned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Vienna
Dardanelles
London
Ariel
Admiraltty
Newport News
British Fleet at Dardanelles Faces Major Turkish War Effort
London reports admiralty notes March 4 British casualties small, Turkish gunnery weak, and forts outranged. Russian Black Sea fleet advances toward Constantinople, aiding siege. Dardanelles force grows with Irresistible and Majestic confirmed, while British ships Tangistan Blackwood Princess Victoria sunk. survivor count given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Dardanelles
Athens
Rome
Black Sea
Bosphorus
Stricken with paralysis hits J Frank Cathcart in Bristol
J Frank Cathcart who lives alone in Bristol suffered a paralytic stroke yesterday. His left side is helpless and he cannot speak. Mr Cathcart is quite aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Cathcart
Bristol
Mr. Cathcart
Indiana House Passes Amended Elsner Bill Extending Utility Franchises
Representatives Dunmire and Swart opposed the measure as the house approved the amended Elsner senate bill extending franchise surrender time to July 1 1917. It bars PSC petitions beyond 1917 and preserves old franchises until then amid money market hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duonmire and Swart
Elsner
House
Senate
Public Service Commission of
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Dunmire and
Swart
American Lutheran Survey joins Goshen library reading room
The American Lutheran Survey is added to the Goshen Public Library reading room starting October 26, 1914. This weekly magazine covers world progress and problems from a positive Christian viewpoint and is praised as superior to the Literary Digest for readers seeking timely analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Public Library
American Lutheran Survey
Times
Trinity M F church aims Rev Beatty for Goshen district
The Trinity M F church of Elkhart voted to urge the Northern Indiana M E conference in Auburn on April 7 to elect Rev J A Beatty as superintendent of the Goshen district to succeed Rev Somerville Light of Bristol. Beatty formerly led Trinity in Elkhart and has served five years as Fort Wayne district superintendent. Goshen Methodists reportedly favor Beatty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity M.F. Church of
Elkhart
Indiana
M. BE
Auburn
J. A. Beatty
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Somerville Light
Bristol
Beatty
Trinity Church At
Suspect Passes Fraudulent Checks Across Indiana
Deputy Sheriff Leader says a man who passed fraudulent checks on two Elkhart firms is wanted in several cities. The crook operated at the People's store cashing a $23.60 check and another $10 item. the name is withheld at the victim's request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Elkhart
People’s Store
Goshen Physicians Plan Hoosier Special to AMA Meeting
Some Goshen doctors intend to ride The Hoosier Special to the American Medical Association meeting in San Francisco in June. The group will meet in Chicago and travel together on June 10 via the Burlington Route, with a Panama-Pacific exposition visit included in the itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Hoosier
San Francisco
American Medical Association
Chicago
Burlington
Railroads Fail Goshen Crossing Protection Orders Expected
The New York Central and Big Four railroads have not complied with Goshen city crossing protection ordinances. Officials say orders to implement the required protections are expected at any time, with New York Central officers in Toledo cited for neglect of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Big Four
New Goshen City
Toledo
Stranger Shot by Policeman Identified as Harvey in Laporte
The man shot and killed by policeman Moliter at the Gary and Interurban station in Laporte is Frank C. Harvey a married man and father of a five month old. He was among the unemployed and his family had traveled from Kankakee Illinois to Laporte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moliter
Gary
Indiana House votes down race track gambling bill
In the final actions of the Indiana General Assembly the lower house rejected the race track gambling bill. The move ends the proposal and leaves related gambling policy unresolved for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana General Assembly
Bill
Died at Cromwell Tiaac Welker remembered
Obituary notices a Cromwell resident Tiaac Welker, well known, has died. Classified ad notes a six octave organ for sale, slightly used, with telephone contact 416 4tp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Tiaac Welker
Fis
Elkhart Athletic Club Meet Draws Strong Attendance
Last night in Elkhart club rooms the Elkhart Athletic Club hosted Goshen Shamrock & C. with 250 to 300 fans present. Hart defeated Amsler in two straight wrestling falls. Cripe beat Brooks in two straight falls. Rohn and Sloat drew after a long match. boxing card lacked decisions and one bout was called off. March 16 Goshen S A C plans a major meet in Eagles hall against South Bend athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Athletic Club
Goshen Shamrock & C
Amsler
Goshen
Hart
Elkhart
Cripe
Brooks
Rohn
Sloat
Swanson
Bretz
Rigby
O’connor
Casey
Woodworth
Mishler
Juno
Chicago
Tom DuShone
Goshen S. A. C
Eagles Hall
South Bend
Men Supper Plans Forming In Goshen Churches
Goshen church representatives met at the Reformed church to organize a men’s supper. Elected officers include A F Weaver chair, J W Kurtz vice chair, D M Bowser secretary, E Z Rantz treasurer. A speaker of note may be secured and about 400 men are expected at K P hall with overflow at Boyts restaurant. A civil league and committees on speaker tickets and supper were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Reformed Church
A. F E. Weaver
J. W. Kurtz
D. M. Bowser
E. Z. Rantz
Ralph Smith
Laporte County
K. of P. Hall
Boyts
Civil League
W. P. Minton
T. W. Kurtz
Greenawalt
James Seery
Bradley Dively
Burt Throckmorton
C. (. Juday
Hiram Roscoe
To Leave Hospital In Elkhart Tragedy Case
Mrs. Charles Zellers in General hospital Elkhart since February 26 after her husband shot her three times in their home in an attempt to end her life. He fired two shots into his own head and remains under guard. Rumors of reconciliation persist but her father denies them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zellers
General Hospital
Elkhart
Zellers
Co G Third Reg I N G Payroll Signing Meeting
An official call invites all members of Co. G Third Regiment I N G to meet at the former armory on the second floor of the Charney building North Main Street at 8 o clock Saturday evening to sign the payroll. The unit was mustered out recently after deteriorating to an unsatisfactory basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. G. Third Reg., I. N. G
Charney Building
North Main Street
Union township farmer ships 525-pound Hampshire sow
Co. E. Kauffman of Union township shipped a fine Hampshire sow weighing 525 pounds to John D. Minor of Houma Louisiana. Mr. Kauffman breeds pure bred Hamp shires and has had notable success in that livestock line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Kauffman
Union Township
John D. Minor
Houma
Mennonite Church Speakers Visit Nappanee Advance Event
Ora Miller and Vern Schumacher of Goshen College spoke at the Mennonite church on N Main Street Saturday night and at both services Sunday. The report notes dry weather on the street and mentions vegetable congregations and wood saw inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
Ora Miller
Vern Schumacher
Goshen College
N. Main Street
Vege
Leesburg Residents Push for New Hemp Mill Plan
Residents of Leesburg hold meetings to seek approval for a hemp mill project. Representatives tied to Napa hemp interests attended gatherings as part of the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Bibbins Sells Spokane Property for $275,000
Charles D. Bibbins formerly of Elk Hart now in Oakland California sold Spokane Washington real estate for two hundred seventy five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Bibbins
Elkhart
Oakland
Cal
Spokane
Wash
Indiana General Assembly Ends With Accomplishments
Gov Ralston praised the session as he reviewed measures sent to him in the final hours. Speaker Bedwell lauded the accomplishments and economy of the 1915 legislature, while Floor Leader Eschbach charged the party leadership with Blasting Democratic hopes in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
General Assembly
Ralston
Charles H. Bedwell
Jesse F E. Eschbach
House
Indiana
Bedwell
Wheat On Hand In Indiana As Of March First
Department of agriculture figures show Indiana farmers hold 6,500,000 bushels of wheat worth 1.52 per bushel totaling 9,230,400 dollars. They also hold 58,800,000 bushels of corn at 0.70 per bushel and 10,500,000 bushels of oats at 0.32 each. Data compiled as of March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Indiana Senate approves brick highway bill awaiting signature
Indiana March 10 special report says Senate bill 161 by Elsner to allow brick in improving country highways passed both houses but not yet signed by Governor Ralston. Analysts expect it to become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapol.is
Senate
Elsner
Indiana General Assembly
Ralston
Brady Resigns as State Railroad Tariff Chief
Indianapolis March 10 M T Brady resigns as chief of the railroad tariff department of the state public service commission effective April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
M. T. Brady
Railroad Tariff Department
State Public Service Commission
Governor Ralston to finish bills today
Governor Ralston is expected to sign and clear all remaining measures from the 69th general assembly today. The action concludes the legislative session with final approvals anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ralston
69Th General Assembly
Floral tribute to ill Indiana senator in Washington dispatch
A Washington dispatch reports President Wilson sent a large White House flower collection to Senator Shively of Indiana who is ill. The bouquet includes American beauty roses carnations Easter lilies and other blooms. The senator is forbidden to read and must stay in a darkened room. His eye pain eased somewhat today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Shively
Washington
President Wilson
Indiana
White House
Sporting Editor Spaulding Dies After Illness
Charles H. Spaulding aged 51 and for 12 years the sporting editor of the Fort Wayne Sentinel died in St. Joseph's hospital Fort Wayne after a four weeks illness. His mother died about a month ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Spaulding
The
Fort Wayne Sentinel
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Fort Wayne
Mr. Spaulding
Lagrange Plans Ten-Year Lighting Contract At $2500 Year
Lagrange town will pay 2500 dollars per year for an improved lighting system and enter into a ten year contract. The project aims to upgrade street lighting and spread the cost across a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange Town
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