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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
5
The council agreed to close the option on the Rowell property at Lincoln avenue and Third street for 4500 and to use the site for a city building. They also adopted asphalt macadam on Fifth street and moved city offices into the Odd Fellows block before March 31.
The Goshen council closed its option on the Rowell property, paving the way for a municipal building within a year at an estimated cost of 4500 dollars for the premises. Rather than reconstruct the old house, tearing it down for usable material is favored, with a likely adjacent fire station. Offices will move April 1 to the Odd Fellows block, with total investment not exceeding 15000 dollars.
Frank Campbell living north of town was arrested this afternoon by Marshal Self after assaulting W. J. Davis during a dispute over a $6.75 bill owed to Dr. E. E. Ash. B. G. Schaefer entered during the fight and police were summoned. Davis later said he would not press charges.
In Albion circuit court Eleanor B. Ayers begins a $10,000 damage suit against John and Otto Riddle claiming injuries from a fall in 1906. The action asserts the accident caused the damages and seeks compensation.
Aaron Kerring of the west side of Syracuse staunchly denies stealing several cans of lard from the Stetler market in Syracuse. Vern Curry, charged as an accessory, is described as not a fugitive.
A son was born March 14 to Mr and Mrs Dantel Doering of Wakarus a. A son arrived March 16 to Mr and Mrs Henry Freed of Wakarusa. A son was born yesterday morning to Mr and Mrs Jerome Sherman of Harrison Township.
Samuel Warner reports to police that a man named Fisher sought to borrow his buggy and then stole it. The incident centers on Bilkhart with no further identifying details provided.
On St Patrick's Day the public dons green with demand for green neckties and car flags. The piece notes wide participation beyond the Irish community and a general celebration today.
The trial of Geo. Cobb former trustee of Elkhart township on embezzlement charges will begin tomorrow morning in circuit court. Lawyers for the defense are ready as illness delays two other cases and other docket actions proceed.
W J Bensecker of Concord township Benj Ganger Stone of Osolo township and G W Clark of Elkhart township adjusted the loss on A M Murray barn and fruit packing house burned last Wednesday afternoon. Murray received full insurance 420 with loss up to 1500. Not married rumor about a Goshen girl and an Elkhart lawyer marrying in Chicago proved unfounded.
L. I. Baker of the National Dairy Machine works has leased the 111 South Seventh Street residence from the Spohn family, which has just been vacated.
Ex county clerk L A Dennett returns home announcing an option on 3500 acres of land in Millwood. The report notes Millwood is dry and in good condition. An order from L J Brooks of Ohio Hocking Soft Coal is recorded at four dollars per ton.
The city hall plan takes a new turn as Mayor Kohler purchases the Rowell property at Third Street and Lincoln Avenue for 4500 dollars. He intends to use the old residence as his home and hints the city might still pursue possession, while accusing the finance and claims committee of underhanded moves.
Officals met to set next year's institutes and a corn contest for farmer boys and a bread making contest for girls with prizes. President Bensecker announced eight days of speakers and countywide division of institutes. Goshen, Elkhart, and several towns will host two day sessions and a contest day.
H F Philippi sells the Main Street corner grocery to Milo Bradford who will take charge in a couple of weeks. Philippi retires due to ill health after decades in the business, having operated there most of the last 20 plus years.
The piece reports that Democratic factions in Indianapolis anticipate a spirited convention next week with good will. Republicans show overt bitterness as candidates Watson Taylor and two Millers clash, while the News Fairbanks group faces criticism for perceived bias and a graft probe looms over county offices unsettling Republican ranks.
A massive blaze swept Butler last night gutting the Butler basket plant and cider mill. Two blocks of surrounding houses were burned as firefighters and locals battled the flames. Estimated loss exceeds 40000 dollars.
A brief service will be held tomorrow at 8 AM at 510 North Eighth Street, home of her niece Mrs. Maggie Hoffman, conducted by Rev. W. C. Bulls. The remains go to Byron Michigan for burial with the Byron First M E Church service set for Thursday at 10 AM.
The Columbia City post notes no money stringency in Fort Wayne as the Miller-Watson fight for state delegates advertised strong financial circulation last week, signaling confidence despite political contests.
Philip Belisigel of near Millersburg was thrown from a buggy when his horse spooked on Millersburg streets. He suffered a fractured right arm and a dislocated shoulder from the incident last night.
The annual Knights Templar conclave is expected to draw 2,000 to 3,000 Knights and wives to Warsaw and Winona June 10 to 12. Two years ago attendance was about 1,500. A street warning asks people to avoid Sixth Street between Lincoln Avenue and Purl Street to prevent prosecution. ED RIMPLER, Chairman.
Adam Tully went to South Bend this morning. D A Young from Nappanee arrived in Goshen. Mrs. Kemp of near Elkhart visited Goshen. James Drake went to Warsaw. Mrs. Fisher spent the day with Milford friends. Maude Miller in South Bend for the day. Messick's trip to Philadelphia for business. McEntaffer of Nappanee on city business. Dick Berry now employed in Philadelphia. Kutz of Warsaw visiting brother C H Kutz. Pickrell and Hixon of Middlebury in the city. Edward Riggle and Harry Brown with Elkhart friends. Rough traveled to Buchanan Michigan for St Patrick's party. Bontrager visiting east of the city. Amanda Kain left for Bluffton to visit son C T Kain. C H Hewitt went to Warsaw for Goshen district Methodist conference. Amos Stauffer visiting daughter in Middlebury, then to Wakarusa. John Wolfe and Klinger of Prairie township in the city. Garber family from Nappanee visiting Clinton township. Leola Trueblood returning to Greencastle after a Waterford School visit. Walton sisters from Kalamazoo attending funeral, then returned home.Cover family and two sons head to La Junta Colorado for stay. rest of family to follow. W D Tilney and wife arriving from Crawfordsville to visit Kreider and Wickham. Tilney remembered locally as Josie Wickham.
A note lists upcoming changes and local obituaries including farmer Lewis E Dewart near Pierceton, Newton Crow of Wabash, and Mrs Laura Stackhouse at Winona Lake. It mentions DeKalb dogs harming sheep, athletic ground leases in Hartford City, and a train accident at Mentone leaving a boy with a severed foot.
Earl T Sigerfoose 27 formerly a Lake Shore brakeman is jailed in Rochester N Y charged with forgery and vagrancy He allegedly opened his wife's mail and forged a money order He eloped with 19 year old Lulu Scott widow of James Scott of Leesburg Syracuse and Akron linked to a Warsaw Kuhn family tragedy The pair's romance began in Elkhart and led to a yearlong flight ending with Sigerfoose captured while trying to stop Mrs Scott from fleeing with a younger man The wife remains in Elkhart with her parents while Sigerfoose faces additional charges and possible arrest warrants
Democratic factions in Fulton county select a Conn delegation to the state convention with Slack and Marshall as second choices. Contenders include Henry A. Barnhart potentially seeking nomination. Mentions of Governor Hanly favoring C. W. Miller and backers of Watson, plus speculation on Hugh Th. Miller and C. G Conn. Also notes Walter C. Herr’s business plans and a Hawke-Gortner book event.
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