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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1907

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Grand Jury Indicts Keaton Theft Suspects in Circuit Court

The grand jury indicted Mrs. Ida Cripe-Miller Orlando Bandelier Bertha King and Ada Sala after the Kohler warehouse theft case. Miller faces charges of keeping a house of prostitution and concealing stolen goods, with others bail set at 300 each. Bonds posted, cases proceed in circuit court et al.

Will Keaton Kohler North Main Street Ida Cripe-Miller Orlando Bandelier Bertha King Ada Sala Miller Bandelier Miller Place New Street King Sala Chatten Circuit Court Della M. Kantz Frederick Addie M. Poole Elkhart

Indiana Governor Hanly in Critical Condition

Indiana Governor Hanly is critically ill from an acute gastritis attack, suffered last week in Pennsylvania. He has limited nourishment, a tender stomach, and no fever, with doctors saying his condition is serious but not immediately dangerous.

Indianapolis Hanly Pennsylvania Goar

Jefferson Theatre plans loom for Goshen lodge move

Goshen Lodge No. 798 abandons temple plans and eyes two large front rooms in the rebuilt Jefferson theatre for a potential home under a lease deal. Architects Patton and Miller adjust plans for fireproofing and new entrances while improvements aim to boost ventilation lighting and overall appearance as Jefferson block readies for rapid activity.

Ellis Jefferson Company Goshen Lodge Jefferson Theatre Lodge Committee Jefferson Theatre Company Sanders, Hay & Neidig Company Normand Patton Patton & Miller Chicago Court House J. M. Wood

Copper Wire Found Hidden Near Elkhart Freight House

Elkhart police uncovered 600 pounds of copper wire concealed near the Big Four freight house. No recent local wire theft is known, and authorities believe the wire was shipped to Elkhart as plunder.

Elkhart Big Four

Sick List Notes Illnesses At Home

Mrs. W. A. Willhide is seriously ill. Hubert Whitmer, home from Yale due to illness, does not improve rapidly and will remain indefinitely.

W. A. Willhide Hubert Whitmer Yale

Storm Damage Strikes Elkhart. Home Hit by Lightning

An electrical storm and gale damaged telephone and telegraph wires in Elkhart last night. Lightning struck George Ferrer’s home, igniting the building, and occupants extinguished the blaze.

Elkhart George Ferrer

T. and C. Company Wins Waterloo Franchise

The T and C company has been granted a franchise at Waterloo, expanding its local operations and enabling new services in the area. The move positions the firm to extend utilities and infrastructure work to residents and businesses.

T. & C. Company Waterloo

Two Alarms of Fire Prompt But No Water Shed

Last evening two fire alarms were sounded plus a daytime call for three total. A chimney at Otis J. Beeson’s drug store caught fire but no water was used. A false alarm at Goshen Mfg. Co. prompted a run. police plan arrests for repeat offenders.

Main Street Linco Avenue Otis J. Beeson Grady & Swihart Goshen Mfg. Co Snobarger

Deed from Nagasaki Consul Transfers City Lot

Recorder Vernon received a deed from Hon. C. B. Harris U S Consul at Nagasaki Japan transferring a city lot to Mrs. Mary Roach Harris sister of the consul The deed was acknowledged by G Godareau French consul at Nagasaki The accompanying Harris certificate states Godareau is consul in charge of Nagasaki vice consulate and bears the American consul seal with two $1 stamps attached by ribbon.

Vernon C. B. Harris U. S Nagasaki Japan Harris Mary Roach G. Godareau Godareau

Will of Amelia Leeds Probate Brings Large Indiana Estate

The last will of Mrs. Amelia Leeds, noted North ern Indiana spiritualist, probated in LaPorte after her Chicago death following surgery at Presbyterian hospital. Estate valued around 250000 dollars. Personal property and all LaPorte and Porter county real estate go to daughter Caroline Leeds. Chicago property divided equally between son Offley W. Leeds of Michigan City and the daughter.

Amelia Leeds Indiana Chicago Presbyterian Hospital LaPorte Porter Caroline Leeds Offley W. Leeds Michigan City

Alabama to Florida resident praises the south

In Florida L J Kohler moves from Birmingham Alabama to Date City Florida and writes Mayor Kohler his cousin that he likes the south very much. At present there is a great breath there. Kohler asks to be remembered to all Goshen friends.

L. J. Kohler Birmingham Ala Date City Fla Kohler South Mr. Kohler

Wall-eyed Pike Arrives for St Joe River Fishery

Elmer Manning secured through Congressman Brick a consignment of wall-eyed pike for the St Joe river above Hen Island dam. The fish are ordered and will reach Elkhart between June and August.

St. Joe River Elmer Manning Congressman Brick Hen Island Dam Elkhart

Wean & Son Sell Soda Fountain to Marion Buyers

Wean and Son sold their Marion Indiana soda fountain to new owners and shipped it there today, announcing they will not operate a soda business this season.

Wean & Son Marion Ind

Free for Ladies at the Irwin Theater Tomorrow

The Irwin will likely be well filled tomorrow night as presents will be given to the ladies, drawing excitement and a social crowd to the event.

Irwin

Governor Hanly Ill at Home in Indianapolis

The report states Governor Hanly has been under the weather for several days at his Indianapolis residence. Louis Boyer arrives from Benton Harbor Michigan and plans to stay several weeks at Hazel's boarding house to meet old customers. Ald G. Elmer Manning expects to start building a new residence in Elkhart on May 1.

Hanly Indianapolis Louis Boyer Benton Harbor, Mich Hazel Aldliw A. Elmer. Manning Hlkhart

Toilet preparation and guidance for complexities

A brief note extols safe toilet practices and recommends using high quality products. It contrasts neglect with the wrong toilet preparations and promises access to effective toilet aids through Rule quality.

Teacher Lola Nusbaum Resigns to Attend State Normal

Miss Lola Nusbaum resigns from her teaching post at Madison Street School and will study for the rest of the year at the State Normal in Terre Haute.

Lola Nusbaum Madison Street State Normal Terre Haute

Alford Couple Join Lake Wawasee Inn Management

Mr and Mrs Frank Alford plan to visit Lake Wawasee at season start to assist Cr G Wiggins in managing the Inn. The arrangement signals their active role in the lakeside property’s operations.

Frank Alford Lake Wawasee Cr. G. Wiggins

Waterloo man files damages suit over alleged improprieties

John Hanes of Waterloo sues Henry Greuter for damages alleging improper proposals to his wife during grocery delivery at the Hanes home.

John Hanes Waterloo Henry Greuter Greuter Hanes

Miller Claim Case Moves Slowly in Ongoing Trial

The Miller claim case progresses at a slow pace as arguments may occur this afternoon. This marks the third day of the trial with proceedings continuing.

Elks Seek Members For Annual Officer Election

Elks call all members to attend the annual election of officers tonight in Easter suits and spring overcoats offered at popular prices. Abe Kaatz and A Hulwick are working up plans at Elwood with Rey W. managing local business affairs.

Elks Abe Kaatz Perry” A. Hulwick Rey W Elwood

Paving Drives Goshen Streets as petitions circulate

Citizens circulate petitions to pave Fifth Sixth Seventh and Crescent streets in Goshen with asphalt from Lincoln avenue to the south end and brick from Lincoln north to Clinton. The council is expected to approve these projects at the Monday meeting as support grows and opposition fades.

Goshen Crescent Strets Clinton Street Purl Street Main Street Sixth Street Lincoln Avenue Clinton Fifth Street Lake Shore Main Seventh Street North Side Crescent Street Rock Run Bridge

Prof Demotte Lecture Pleases Citizens Course Audience

The last Citizens' Lecture of the season featured Prof John B De Motte with The Python Egg and the American Boy at the Irwin opera house. A stereopticon enhanced the talk, praising character growth and purity and leaving young listeners with lasting guidance. TheGo shen program 1906-07 impressed all, with De Motte praised as a leading national figure and a potential third visit welcomed.

Irwin Opera House John B. DeMotte

Old Towers Removed by City Contractor

Daniel F. Stutsman begins dismantling the Crescent and Cross street tower with others at Seventh and Jefferson and Main and Fifth streets. The towers, erected about 20 years ago, were rarely used and deemed dangerous after rusting. Stutsman earns 49 dollars plus one junk in his city contract, with Valentine Berkey involved.

Daniel F. Stutsman Crescent Cross Streets Seventh Jefferson Streets Main Fifth Streets Mr.Stutsman Valentine Berkey

Father Reunites With Son. Multiple Relocations Found

Peter Yost of LaPorte located his eldest son in LaPorte county living seven miles northwest of the city. Another son had been living within two miles of him without realizing their kinship. A third son resides near Watannah and hasn’t been seen since childhood.

Peter Yost LaPorte LaPorte County Wanatah

St James Church Choir Rehearsal Notice

Announcement lists master services and requests choir members to attend rehearsal Friday at 7 30 PM sharp under Rev Roland pastor for St James Church Saturday evening papers notice.

Roland

Dedication Preparations for St Mark's M E Church

Elaborate preparations are under way for the dedication of St. Mark's M E Church next Sunday. Many visitors from surrounding cities are expected to attend the event.

St. Mark’s M .E. Church

Mayor Kohler Invited to State Police Meeting in South Bend

The mayor is invited to attend the annual gathering of police, marshals, sheriffs, and detectives in South Bend on April 15 and 16.

Kohler South Bend

St James Episcopal Women Host Pastry Sale and Christian Sample Sale

The ladies of St James Episcopal church plan a pastry sale at Jones furniture store Saturday starting at 10 a m. The First Christian church women will open their sample sale in the Knapp building at Lincoln Avenue and Fifth Street on Saturday morning.

St. James Ladies of St. James Episcopal Church Jones’ ‘Furniture Ladies of the “First Christian Church Lincoln Avenue Fifth Street

Big Four Considers Ending Sunday Excursions

Trainmaster Courtright and Traveling Agent Kellum discuss the 2 cent fare law and whether Sunday excursion trains will be dropped. Officials note years of rumor and business-benefit arguments, with freight gains touted if locomines cover Sunday freight needs.

Courtright Big Four Wabash Kellum Freight Department Northern

Elkhart executive blasts railway deal as lemon prior to upgrade

In an interview Samuel T. Murdock of the C S B N I Co. says doubling Elkhart service efficiency should boost patronage. He says the Northern Indiana Company handed them a “lemon a lime” property, in poor condition, with extensive needed improvements delaying work.

Elkhart Samuel T. Murdock Northern Indiana Company

Local Historian Recalls Goshen Childhood and Greencastle Project

Prof J B DeMotte spoke here recalling Goshen childhood years in the 1950s and a Methodist parsonage beside the church. He toured Elkhart County Historical Society rooms and praised the exhibit before helping organize a Putnam County historical society in Greencastle where he now resides.

J. B. DeMotte Goshen Elkhart County Historical Society Court House Putnam County Greencastle

Road Drag Improves Roads Near Nappanee

Banker Coppes of Nappanee tests a road drag and finds it very satisfactory for keeping roads in good condition. Road drags have been used elsewhere for years and are highly recommended wherever applied.

Coppes Nappanee

Majestic Theatre Chicago Delivers Top Entertainment

The Majestic Theatre in Chicago is praised for its ongoing high level of artistic shows. The piece credits enterprise and liberality as core to the theatre’s success and notes the value given to its large and discerning audience.

Majestic Theatre Chicago Majestic

First Day of Passover Observance

Tomorrow begins seven days of the Passover festival. The movable feast falls on the 15th of Nisan, aligning with Easter this year due to lunar timing and the full moon.

Woman Returns After Two Days Missing From South Bend

After two days and nights away, Mrs Ida Corey of South Bend, once feared to have killed herself, calmly walked back into her home. She has not explained her disappearance yet. About 50 people searched for her.

Ida Corey South Bend

Easter Service at First M E Sunday School

The Easter service is at 12 o'clock and thirty five dollars is sought to complete the year’s benevolences. Attend and bring a penny for each year of your age. Do not fail to come. E Starbuck Superintendent.

M. E E. Starbuck

Dentist Sale Joins Plymouth Doctor to Buy Practice

Dr. W. R. McGarvey sells his dental business to Dr. Ford Reynolds of Plymouth who has worked in the office for weeks. McGarvey plans future ventures and may join a traveling dental firm.

Ford Reynolds Plymouth Dr. McGarvey

Woman Confesses Love For Colored Man In South Bend

Jennie Smith age 18 told South Bend police she loved Chester Summer colored and had posed as his wife for three months before arrest. The statement notes she is described as pretty and the affair was disclosed during questioning.

Jennie Smith South Bend Chester Summer

Sanders bids on old Purl corner and Cunningham property

Harry M. Sanders negotiates to buy the old Purl corner at the southeast Jefferson and Main. He also offered Mrs. Maria March on the Cunningham corner opposite, a property she recently acquired.

Harry M. Sanders Purl Corner Jefferson and Main Streets Sanders Maria March Cunningham Corner

Property Exchange In Goshen Involves Riggle And Huff

George Riggle exchanged his farm northwest of Goshen for the Eli Huff property in Goshen through Kesler and Ransberg, and received cash consideration as part of the deal.

Kesler & Ransberg George Riggle Goshen Eli Huff Mr. Riggle

Golf Links Open

Golf grounds are now in prime condition and visited daily by many enthusiasts. Jacob Shafer is once again in charge of the grounds.

Jacob Shafer

Stahl Resigns From Boston American League Ballgame

Charles Sylvester Chick Stahl of Fort Wayne has resigned the management of the Boston American League ballgame, according to an official notice.

Charles Sylvester Chick”) Stahl Fort ‘Wayne

Man Seeks Sister Lizzie Murphy in LaPorte from New York

James Murphy arrived in LaPorte seeking his sister Lizzie Murphy who has been missing from home for nearly four years. A relative in Ireland recently died leaving an estate valued at $35,000.

James Murphy LaPorte New York Lizzie Murphy Murphys Ireland

Old Plant Sold in South Bend

The Singer Mfg Co’s old plant in South Bend has been sold to Wickster and Bondurant for 200000 dollars. It will be divided into small factory quarters.

Singer Mfg. Co South Bend Wickster & Bondurant

Mrs Wilma Walk Harrison Sells Corner Lot to Lewis and Jacobs

Mrs Wilma Walk Harrison of New York sells her property at the corner of Cottage Avenue and Washington Street to Lewis and Jacobs.

Wilma Walk Harrison New York Cottage Avenue Washington Street Lewis & Jacobs

Rock Run Bridge Washout Requires Heavy Fill

Heavy rains caused a washout at the Rock Run bridge on Wilden Avenue. Officials say 600 or more loads of dirt will be needed to fill the affected span and restore passage.

Rock Run Bridge Wilden Avenue

City and Imperial bands merged at Kendallville

The City director Geo Dierstein has resigned and moved to Napoleon Ohio where the city pays him a salary.

Imperial Kendallville Geo. Dierstein Napoleon, O

Personal mentions of local residents traveling and visiting

Local brief noting J. W. Replogle's trip to Indianapolis Charles Miller relocating to Millersburg Jesse Dierdorff business trip to Elkhart EB Jones and W A Willhide travelling to Chicago Wellington Freyberger planning indefinite westward stay W A Hoops summer at Wawasee in progress Jesse Holdeman and Miss Bessie Jones visiting connections Nusbaum visiting Chicago and Detroit Miss Bernice Eliott visiting Easter at Goshen Capt Ed Ditton and Wm Rapp seen in Goshen Mrs O J Collins and children return from Kendallville Mrs Jonas Dierdorff and Mrs Theodore Lohrie attend White Pigeon funeral Congressman A L Brick and wife travel through Cuba Mobile New Orleans back to South Bend

J. W. Replogle Indianapolis Charles Miller Millersburg Jesse Dierdorff Elkhart EB. L. Jones W. A. Willhide Chicago Wellington N. Freyberger West W. A. Hoops Wawasee Jesse Holdeman Milford City GC. K. Stouffer Winfield Nusbaum J. M. Latta Detroit B. E. Warren Geo. W. Roscoe Citronelle Ala Bessie Jones South Bend Cora. Kinney Kendallville W. W. Grier Warsaw M. EK. Lawrence Ed Hass Clarence Haddix Goshen Bernice Eliott Binghampton N. Y W. O. Elliott Ed. Ditton White Pigeon A. L. Brick Cuba Havana Mobile New Orleans

Chicago Record Herald Markets Coverage Praised

The Chicago Record Herald is highlighted for comprehensive market reporting. It includes London consols New York stocks Chicago grains and local trades with a dedicated New York correspondent. It emphasizes Wall Street LaSalle Street gossip and full financial company reports.

Chicago Record Herald London New York Chicago Kansas City Minneapolis Record Herald George S. Beacher Wall Street Chicago Board of Trade LaSalle Stret West

Annie Russell at Grand Opera House Chicago

Miss Annie Russell arrives in Chicago for a fortnight beginning Easter Monday April 1 in a new Puck role, following a successful run at the Astor Theatre New York where she debuted as the first attraction.

Annie Russell Chicago Grand Opera House Miss Russell Puck Astor Theatre Astor New York

Murdock Denies Indiana Line Construction Plan

In Wabash on Saturday Charles Murdock denied that new owners of the Indiana line would build a connection between Warsaw and Wabash.

Charles Murdock Wabash Warsaw

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ida Miller Keaton Samuel A. Fryman Maurice Fryman Eleazer Fryman Edward F. Kessler Julia Kessler John C. Mehl Christian Mehl Sarah Otto Admr Daniel Otto David H. Smith Mary &. Reigle Frederick M. Dunbaugh Marion C. Proctor John J. Newman Crocker Zellah M. Crocker Eugene Crocker Mr. Crocker Marshall Field Edward Wagley St. Joe County Mary Bucher Florida Demotte St. James’ Church Rule Rule's Finance and the Markets
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