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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1906

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Quiet title case tied to Goshen Folding Bed Co.

In probate court today the Walker Stutz case awaits judgment over a note held by Oscar Jay and Perry L Turner for the old Goshen Folding Bed Co. disputed by Hannah Walker against Eugene Stutz and A Elmer Manning. Sheriff Manning is a co defendant as the matter concerns title and a 54 thousand dollar claim.

Hannah Walker Eugene E. Stutz A. Elmer Manning Goshen Folding Bed Co Oscar Jay Perry L. Turner E. A. Dausman Stutz

Real Tight Sunday in Goshen as council enforces laws

Following a council order police shut saloons gambling houses and closed billiard rooms in Goshen on a tight Sunday. Saloons face Timelock and Sunday law enforcement with all proprietors gamblers and other outlets warned to comply.

Coucil Goshen Tro Bill Bird Gemblers

Guillard Sentenced After Assault Charge in South Bend

Fred J Guillard of Quines Adams Lawyers was arrested in South Bend and charged with assaulting a woman named Miss Toplin with intent to commit a felony. He received four dollars fine and costs totaling fifteen dollars and five days in jail.

Fred J Guillard Quines Adams Lawyers Company South Bend Miss Toplin

Quinlan to Receive Notre Dame Laetare Medal

Francis J. Quinlan of the Catholic society in New York City has been chosen as the Laetare medal recipient. Notre Dame University awards the honor annually to Catholics distinguished in good works. Augustus Daly was a prior laureate.

Francis J. Quinlan Catholic Society New York City Notre Dame University Augustus Daly

Public Roller Rink To End Private Leasing

Public use of the roller rink will continue but further practice sessions will stop due to rising demand and public frustration over private leasing arrangements.

Higa School Friday Evening Entertainment Draws Praise

The Higa school staged an entertainment Friday night with proceeds of 50 dollars. Attendees called the program creditable and well presented.

Higa Eevervyone

Delegation to Washington to See Postmaster General

A citizen delegation led by S. H. Brilhart will travel to Washington to meet Postmaster General Cortelyou.

Kendallville Tce Row S. H. Brilhart Washington Cortelyou

Inland lakes close season runs March 20 to May 15

A new fish and game law establishes a closed season on inland lakes from March 20 through May 15. River fishing remains exempt from the provision.

Goshen College Spring Term Opens Tuesday

The spring term at Goshen College begins Tuesday, inviting students to resume classes and engage in new courses as the academic year advances.

Goshen College

Rink Management Praised For Community Efforts

The management of the roller skating rink is to be congratulated on their community outreach and improved services. Officials note upgrades, safer facilities, and a boost to local recreation, encouraging families to visit and participate in events.

Freight Wreck Victim James Simon Dies After Collision

James Simon, conductor of the freight train wrecked Thursday night, died Saturday night in a local hospital from injuries. His wife and parents, Mr and Mrs Theodore Simon, and his brother Clarence of Edgerton were with him. Remains shipped to Edgerton for burial. He was from Toledo and had recently become freight conductor after years with Lake Shore. He was a Catholic.

James Simon Theodore Simon Clarence Simon Edgerton Toledo Lake Shore Catholic Church

Hospital fundraising plans advance at City Medical Society

City Medical Society met at Dr W Eby to discuss hospital funding with city council finance committee. EL L Jones elected treasurer and two subscriptions have been completed through Rev Magor Dangier and Mrs I O Wood and through Rev Mayor Mrs E E Mummert and Mrs B Lo Miller.

The City Medical Society W. Eby EL L. Jones Droft Miller Magor Harry C. Dangier I. O. Wood Mayor E. E Mummert B. Lo Miller

Society Events Dinner at Miss Crissie Stobareer Home

Miss Crissie Stobareer hosted a Saturday dinner at her South Seventh Street residence. Attendees included Miss Wartharine Fink and other guests, with plans noted for further society gatherings.

Crissie Stobareer South Seventh Street Wartharine Fink

Ely's Dream Balm Cures Taste and Smell Loss

The advertisement claims Ely's Dream Balm restores impaired taste and smell after severe eye injuries. It describes direct application to the affected areas and promises rapid healing, urging readers to buy from druggists or by mail from Els Bros in New York for 50 cents.

Musal Catarra Ely Els Bros Warren Street New York

City council stalls on physician’s hospital fund request

The inuncr and claims Committee has taken no action on a physician’s request for a $5.00 contribution to the proposed hospital fund. Sentiment favors the donation, with only the city’s finances standing in the way.

Common Council

Jury awards $5.40 to South Bend man in Notre Dame land suit

After a long session the jury in the damage case of Fred Winkler of South Bend against the University of Notre Dame returned a verdict of $5.40 in favor of the plaintiff. The suit grew out of a land transaction.

Fred Winkler South Bend University of Notre Dame

Northern Indiana Railway Adds New Passenger Cars on Sidetrack

The Northern Indiana railway company displays several late design passenger cars at Osceola power station. They are expected for use on the South Hend St Joseph line, signaling expanded service pending routing.

Northern Indiana Railway Company Sidetra Osceola South Hend-St. Joseph

Water Works Boilers Insured For 25000 By Fidelity & Causalty

The water works and light committee of the common council insured the water works boilers for 25000 with Fidelity and Casualty company. The premium is 180. Ammell Hess and Foulks wrote the insurance.

Water Works and Light Committee of the Common Council Fidelity & Causalty Company Ammell, Hess & Foulks

Ashland College President Delivers Noted Sermons at Progressive Brethren

Rev. J. Allen Miller president of Ashland college Ashland Ohio preached both morning and evening at the Progressive Brethren church His sermons were described as able and greatly appreciated by the congregation and beyond.

J. Allen Miller Ashland College Ashland, O Progressive Brethren Church

Hawks Hardware Co. Offers Preserving Kettles and Sauce Pans

At seven this Monday evening Hawks Hardware Co. will sale six dozen four quart preserving kettles and six dozen four quart sauce pans nine by four inches with two coats of gray enamel. They sell while supplies last at eleven cents each.

Hawks Hardware Co

Death of A. R. Ward veteran Goshen and South Bend traveler

A. R. Ward died at his First street home after six months of illness. Born in Walcott New York he moved to Goshen in 18 s and worked as a traveling representative for Nobles of Goshen and the South Bend Chilled Plow Co. He served two terms as Elk Hart township assessor. Survived by wife daughter and three granddaughters. Funeral Wednesday at home with Rev E A Vannuys of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

A. R. Ward Democrat First Street Walcott Wayne County New York Coshen Isas Montezima Cayuga County N. Y Goshen South Bend Chilled Plow Co Elkhart Township A. W. Weston Cateaga Frederick C.little Frederick Tilt Kenilworth Virginia Helen Little Marion Tilt FE. A. Vannuvs Presbyterian Church Oak Ridge Erm. eCory

Multiple Obituaries Reported in Goshen Area

Deaths listed for George Victor Thiele infant at Clinton township funeral Tuesday at St John Catholic church Goshen. John Reitz dies at 82 at Alma Hess’s home in West Goshen. funeral Wednesday near North Side. Elizabeth P Leininger dies near Elkhart aged 70. funeral at 2 pm today. Mrs Sarah Bilddie dies at 75 near Sugar Grove. funeral tomorrow at Grace Lutheran church Elkhart. Interments at Oak Ridge and Grace Lawn cemeteries.

Thiele George Victor Frank Thiele Amasa Stiver Clinton Township Henry Thiele Goshen St. John’s Catholic Church Oak Ridee Keitz John Reitz Alma Hess West Goshen Saran Murray Fannie Vesey Lizzie Struble Brownsville Philip Breiding North Side Grimes South Prairie Street Friend Halstead Patent Office Washington, D. C Roy Halstead Weather Bureau Columbus Elkhart Boyd Noble Sarah Bilddie John C. Diddle Sugar Grove Frederick Biddle Northern Indiana Lutheran Synod Leander S. Keyser Grace Lutheran Church Canal Dover John C. Biddie Oscar Fred Luther Toledo Charles J. Deitch Frank Fox Grace Lutheran

Dedication of Temple Beth E in South Bend

The Temple Beth E in South Bend was dedicated yesterday by the Rev. Dr. Emil G. Hirsch of Chicago. The building cost $12,000 and marks a new congregation venue for the community.

Hirsch Temple Beth E South Bend Emil G. Hirsch Chicago

Special Council Meeting on Franchise Tonight in Goshen

A special Goshen council session is set to consider the traction line terminal franchise with Winona Railway and Northern Indiana Railway. Citizens plan a protest over route proposals that would bypass southeast Goshen, blocking Eighth Street access and urging entry on Eighth and Main streets. A Y-shaped Clinton street option is discussed if no loop is granted. Indignation runs high as a large crowd expects speeches and calls for city-wide service.

Winona Interurban Railway Company Northern Indiana Railway Company Trover Winona Railway Company Goshen Winona Eighth Street Main Street Northern Indiana Company Lincoln Avenue Lincoln Ave Hue Winona Company Goshen College Willard Shoup Coshben College Northern Indiana Clinton Street Council Chamber Elkhart

Shooting at Fort Wayne Ends With Bonds and Prison

In Fort Wayne a violent affray left Dr. Dave Brothers a bonded man and A. B. Tousley a prisoner. Brothers claims Tousley stabbed him while Brothers fired the shots, though no one was hit. Tousley says Brothers provoked the incident by breaking up his home.

Fort Wayne Dave Brothers A. B. Tousley Pennsylvania Dr. Brothers Tousley Brothers

Two Men Rescued From Smoke On Lake Shore Car

George Miller of Washington Court House Ohio and Frank Young of Cleveland were found partly overcome by smoke in a corn car on the Lake Shore tracks at Laporte. They had crawled into the car at night and lit a fire then slept. C H Johnson opened the car and found them unconscious. they were revived and will live. They were beating their way.

George Miller Washington Court House Ohio Frank Young Cleveland Lake Shore Laporte C. H. Johnson

Four opium dens and hop smokers blamed in South Bend

The South Bend Sunday News reports in the city center four opium dens where the vice is openly carried on and claims more than 30 hop smokers reside in South Bend, many reportedly deeply addicted to the habit.

South Bend

Warsaw to be Known as City of Jiners

Warsaw may soon be known as a city of Jiners with 29 lodges and yearly dues totaling 10000 dollars. Of a 5000 population about 3000 belong to orders, and the city also hosts nine literary clubs and several social clubs.

Warsaw

Dog Bite Injures Young Hoover on Crescent Street

Robert Hoover, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hoover of Crescent Street, was bitten by a dog, suffering injuries to his right hand.

Robert A. J. Hoover Crescent Street

SAD SUNDAY SHOOTING IN LIGONIER INVOLVING TWO TEENAGERS

Earl Wagner 16 of Ligonier was fatally wounded by a gunshot to the back Sunday morning while examining a revolver with Lester Lepird 16 of Goshen. Doctors have not located the bullet. prognosis uncertain. Wagner may be moved to Elkhart for X rays as condition remains serious.

Ligonier Earl Wagner Tom Wagner Lester Lepird Fayette Lepird Goshen Lepird Wagner Elkhart

Alder Tries Elopement With Minor In Elkhart

Alder a 28 year old vaudeville performer attempted to elope with 16 year old Florence Hoover in Elkhart. They bought Fort Wayne tickets at Lake Shore depot. Hoover staying with her mother. Alder has fled the city as officials organize Chautauqua plans with C L Wagner Slayton Bureau. other local news notes include W H Miller Ringling aide recovering after tragic train incident. Rose Fleming James Rinehart Cresta Barger arrested in a bawdy house raid. Barger posts $15 bond. others to stand trial.

W. F Alder Florence Hoover Elkhart Lake Shore Fort Wayne Miss Hoover Alder Rose Fleming James Rinehart Cresta Barger Miss Barger

Marion High School Burns in City Blaze

The Marion High School burned on Sunday causing an estimated 75000 dollars in losses. Insurance partially covers the damage. The current building replaces a previous structure on the same site that burned two years ago.

Marion

Marion Woman Stricken With Heart Trouble In City

Mrs. John H. Ammons of Marion Indiana wife of a vaudeville manager at Jess e of the opera house was stricken with heart trouble while shopping Saturday night. She was removed to Hotel Hascall where she revived under a physician's care. She left the city today with her husband. Her condition had been serious for several hours.

John H. Ammons Marion Ind Jess*e Strcken Hotel Hascall

Nurse Lizzie Cox to Inspect Indiana Hospitals statewide

Miss Lizzie Cox of Bartholomew county will visit every public and private hospital in the state within weeks. As a member of the state board of examination and registration nurses she acts under board authority to tighten professional lines in nursing.

Lizzie Cox Bartholomew County State Board of Examination and Registration

Mishawaka Editor Admitted to Bar in St Joseph County

William P. ONeill editor of the Mishawaka Democrat is admitted to the bar after examination by Judges Lucius Hubbard and Timothy E. Howard. He will abandon journalism to practice law.

William P. O'Neill The Mishawaka

State Auditor relicenses Knights of Honor insurance order

Bigler, state auditor, relicenses the Knights of Honor insurance group for policy holders numbering about 1300. The order, once among the world’s largest, held more than 100 million dollars of insurance in force at its peak.

Knights of Honor Bigler

Old Neighbors Recall Conductor James Simon

James Simon the conductor who died Saturday evening was an old friend and neighbor of J H Ransburg living just north of the city. The two men shared a half mile proximity for years near Edgerton Ohio.

James Simon J. H. Ransburg Edgerton

Mishawaka Man Promises Ocean Airship at 120 MPH

J. A. Hardenbrook, based in Mishawaka, claims he can outfit an air ship to cross the ocean at a speed of 120 miles per hour and is actively developing the plan in the city.

Mishawaka J. A. Hardenbrook Hardenbrook

Rohrer Couple Welcome Daughter from Korea Based Home News

Mr and Mrs Joe Rohrer celebrate the arrival of a baby daughter at their home on February 19. The child is the daughter of their daughter who is married to Rev C E Kerns serving in Korea. The family notes the joyful event with relatives near and far.

Joe Rohrer C. E. Kerns Korea

Sauce pans offered at eleven cents each

Readable text notes nine inch sauce pans priced at 11 cents while supplies last.

Old Lake Shore Employee Dies After 50 Years Service

John P. Stuart of Coldwater Michigan died aged 74. He served over five decades with the Lake Shore Railroad starting as a water carrier at 15, helped build the air line, became road master between Goshen and Edgerton, then Adrian and Elkhart, later managed ties and pumping stations. Survived by wife and son Frank Stuart, Lake Shore agent at South Chicago.

John P. Stuart Coldwater Mica Lake Shore Waoen Goshen Edgerton Adrian Elkhart Frank Stuart South Chicago G. A. Henry

Northern Indiana Deaths Headlines

Mrs. Whe Menges dies at Bouta Bend from consumption at age 32. Mrs. C. H. Marks passes away Saturday in Michigan City as part of Northern Indiana obituaries.

Whe Menges Bouta Bend C. H. Marks Michigan City

Casino Discontinues Skating Parties and Expands Music

Management of the Casino ends skating parties citing public sentiment and aims to attract desirable patrons. Afternoon learn to share sessions offered one hour before public opening. Casino band enlarged and providing fine music as about 1,500 paid admissions attended Saturday.

Will S. Davis Joins Ontario Portland Cement Company

Will S. Davis, formerly on The Democrat staff and a late chemist with the Sandusky Portland Cement Co in Syracuse, has accepted a chief chemist post with the Ontario Portland Cement company at Brantford Ontario. He departs tonight to begin duties and will earn $1200 yearly. Davis studied chemistry at Purdue and has about a year with Sandusky.

Will S. Davis Democrat Sandusky Portland Cement Co Syracuse Ontario Portland Cement Company Brantford Ont Davis Purdue Sandusky Company

Lake Wawasee Club Incorporation Filed in Kosciusko County

The Lake Wawasee Club of Syracuse in Kosciusko County organized for social purposes with no capital stock filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Directors named are William R. Gillett, J. D. McNutt, C. F. Meyer, C. E. Brady, and B. A. Heil ton.

Lake Wawasee Club Syracuse Kosciusko County William R. Gillett J. D. McNutt C. F.meyer C. E Brady B. A. Heolton

Final Married Couples Dance by Imperial Orchestra

The last married couples dance by the Imperial orchestra will be at the Elks hall tomorrow night. Five dances have been held already, with subscriptions made early in the season.

Imperial Orchestra Elks Hall

Downey to Launch Democrat Daily and Weekly at Auburn

O H Downey former manager of the Daily and Weekly Courier at Auburn will start a new daily and weekly paper to be named the Democrat.

Auburn O. H. Downey Daily Courier The Democrat

Fort Wayne Man Pushes Gerrymander to Include Koselusko

Hugh Keegan of Fort Wayne seeks to redraw the state map by adding Koselusko to the Twelfth district to ensure a Republican victory. The proposal targets district boundaries to favor party gains.

Hugh Keegan Fort Wayne Koselusko

New Stamping Pattern Line for Hats and Shirtwaists

J. B. Pearce introduces a new line of stamping patterns for hats and shirtwaists. The offer highlights decorative designs suitable for current fashion trends, inviting buyers to view samples and place orders.

J. B. Pearce

Numerous Local Residents Attend Assignments and Trips

Willard Brown visits New Paris. Miss Mayme Fink returns from Cincinnati. Mrs. Milton Miller visits Milford. Zemans travels to Wabash. Eli Goldstein home from college for a few days. Joan Afays goes to North Manchester. Charles Mick heads to Denver and Pueblo next week. Col James D. Miskell leaves for Ohio on a business trip. Alonzo Holtzinger visits Elkhart friends. Mrs. S. E. Shaffer visits son J. A. Shaffer in Otsego. Mick and Paul Mahn plan to move to Los Angeles. Mrs. George Ogden and son Russell of Milford in the city. Defrees Mitchell from Chicago University for spring vacation. W. W. Hatch travels to Nappanee and elsewhere. Frank Boulton returns from Wabash College. Charles W. Foulks of Ligonier guests over Sunday. Frank Finney visits family, leaving for Lafayette. Wilbur Tiedemann and Noble Miller visit friends in Mishawaka and Elkhart. Ellis goes to Middlebury schools. H. W. Stroyer of Mishawaka visits his brother D. W. Stroyer. E. P. Couts tours Warsaw then back to Cromwell. Hugh B. Haines, Chicago undertaker, may move to Kansas City. CM Neeshe travels to Syracuse for a nephew’s funeral. Helen and Katharine Fink head to South Bend then Los Angeles. Nelson Miles visits grandmother Mrs. Frank Myers. Frank Try, Charles Trainor, Melvin McCullough and C. R. Coats to Humboldt, Canada. Try praises the area.

DM. Zemans Wabash Eli Goldstien Joan Afays Manchester Charles Mick Denver Pueblo James D. Miskell Ohio Alonzo Holtzinger Elkhart S. E. Shaffer J. A. Shaffer Otsego Mick Paul Mahn Los Angeles Cal George Ogden Russell Milford Charles W. Foulks Ligonier Frank Finney LaFayette Wilbur Tiedemann Noble Miller Mishawaka Ellis Middlebury Middlebury Township H. W. Stroyer D. W. Stroyer Warsaw E. P. Co Nelson Miles Frank Myers Frank Try Charles Trainor Melvin McCullough C. R. Coats Humbolt Canada Mr. Try

Divorce Suit Initiated by Swartz in Wabash County

John C. Swartz of North Manchester sues wife Mary QO. Swartz for divorce on abandonment grounds. They were married August 22 1873 and separated December 1902 after nearly thirty years of marriage. Mrs Swartz resides in Goshen and Swartz formerly lived there as a paper hanger and painter.

Wabash County John C. Swartz Goshen Mary QO. Swartz Swartz

Resigns Position to Start Own Gas Fitting Business

Wv. B. McConahay resigns from Goshen Gas Co after several years to form an independent gas fitting business effective April 1. He has leased the Bemenderfer room on North Main Street, formerly Miss Lillian Toms, to display a full line of gas fixtures and supplies.

Wv. B. McConahay Goshen Gas Co Bemenderfer North Main Street Lillian Toms

Port Arthur Patient Louis K Hawks Ordered Home

Louis K Hawks, in the south for weeks promoting Burdock, a patent medicine, is very ill at Port Arthur Louisiana. A telegram prompted his return home at once, and he is expected to arrive tomorrow.

Louis K. Hawks South Burdock Port Arthur Louisiana Norrow

Aged Lady Injured in fall at Queen Street home

At noon today Mrs. Harriet Fliggart fell at her residence 210 west Queen street and suffered a serious hip injury. The aged woman, in her 14th year and feeble health, faces a doubtful recovery.

Harriet Fliggart West Queen Street

Spring Arrives as Weather Changes Mark the Season

Evidence today shows a marked shift in atmospheric conditions signaling the arrival of spring. The welcome change in weather brings milder temperatures and hints of seasonal renewal.

Fuel prices and wood products advertisement

An advertisement lists fuel and wood products with prices. It mentions 13 inch mil wood at 75 cents and 16 inch mil wood at $1.50, plus hard wood chunks and other items, though some text is garbled.

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Daniel Martin Jno. O Martin Admir Matilda Teall J. S. MeEntaffer Wdinr Margaret Murray Anthony Deadtex Charles W. Lockwood Asher Lockwod Elias Fisher Hezekiah Sweveland Albert Ora Manning Lenora A. Banning Guillard Laetare the Fish Law Medical Society Winkler Osceola Boiler Insurance Miller South Bend and Goshen Firms Mortuary Record Wicked South Bend C. L. Wagner Slayton Lyceum Bureau Miller Recovering W. H. Miller Ringling Circus Marion School BURNS Sar Old Lake Shore Indiana Willard Brown New Paris Mayme Fink Cmcaxy Milton Miller Defrees Mitchell Chicago University W. W. Hatch Frank Boulton Wabash College
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