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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1909

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Dry counties sweep across state polling results

Voters in Henry County cast ballots as part of a broader dry movement with counties Bartholomew Vermillion Jennings and eleven others reporting high majorities. Official tallies list Wabash Lawrence Pike Hamilton Putnam Decatur Tipton Noble Randolph Park Huntingdon Switzerland Clinton Daviess Grant Howard Newton Adams Morgan Hendricks Fountain Fayette Carroll Gibson Rush Sullivan Jay Marshall Whitely Hancock Shelby Miami Montgomery Benton Green Ohio Elkhart Orange with results ranging from 323 to 2,803 in favor of prohibition.

Wabash Lawrence Pike Hamilton Putnam Decatur Tipton Noble Randolph Park Huntington Switzerland Clinton Daviess Grant Howard Newton Adams Morgan Hendricks Fountain Fayette Carroll Gibson Rush Sullivan Jay Marshall Whitley Hancock Shelby Miami Montgomery Benton Green Ohio Elkhart Orange

Three More Indiana Counties Vote Dry Under Option Law

Indianapolis reports Bartholomew Vermilion and Jennings counties join the dry side in county option elections bringing total dry counties to forty one. Unofficial results show Bartholomew ahead by 29 dollars in dry votes and Jennings by 518. Vermilion turnout favored drys in a mining region. Seventy five saloons will close.

Indianapolis Bartholomew Vermilion Jennings Vermilion County Partholomew County Jennings County

Ruling Bars Ratliff From Earlham Degree

Dr David W Dennis head of Earlham College biology refuses to grant State Representative Ratliff a degree because he voted for Sunday baseball and county option repeal The college will provide a statement of Ratliff's work so he can seek a degree elsewhere.

Richmond Ind David W. Dennis Earlham College Ratliff Wayne County Dennis

League to Study Canvass Before Local Option Fight

After a meeting at the state anti saloon league headquarters, officers decided Marion county should first be canvassed and a working organization formed. An Indianapolis committee will consult business and manufacturing interests to enlist them in the anti saloon cause before any election action.

Marion Indianapolis Anti-Saloon League Marion County

Voting in Henry County Local Option Election

In Henry county on March 31 a local option election is held to decide the dry majority as the entire county has been made dry by remonstrance. Next Tuesday option elections will take place in Cass and Blackford counties. Saloon men expect Cass to go wet amid a bitter fight.

Newcastle Henry County Cass Logansport Blackford Hartford City Cass County Indiana

Report on Tampered Machines Causes Vote Loss in Columbus

An election yesterday saw several hundred votes lost due to voting machines failing to register. In Columbus fifth precinct 137 votes were not recorded and in the second precinct 87 votes were lost.

Columbus

Sudden death of Mrs. Charles Mast at Goshen area

Mrs. Charles Mast, age 48, of six miles northeast of Goshen, died after a brief illness likely apoplexy. Dr. E. Ash cited the cause as apoplexy. the condition lasted under an hour. Survived by husband Chester, a daughter, one sister Mrs. Bussie of Chicago, and brothers Charles and Edward. Funeral from the home Saturday at 11 AM.

Charles Mast Goshen BE. E. Ash David Logan Chester Bussie Chicago Charles Edward

Woman Found Dead in Lagrange Barnyard Near Wolcottville

Mrs. John Mauher, 70, was found dead in a barnyard on her husband’s Wolcottville farm. Missing from the house for a time, authorities believe she was knocked down and trampled by horses. Coroner Caton said she had been dead at least an hour before discovery.

Lagrange John Mauher Wolcottville

Fire alarm at Henry Weed home reports chimney spark

A 9 o'clock fire alarm summoned the fire department to South Third Street at Henry Weed’s home where a chimney spark started a roof blaze. Flames were quickly extinguished with little damage. The building, owned by Welcome Whitaker, is fully insured.

Henry Weed South Third Street Welcome Whitaker

Advance sale opens for South Bend Elks Minstrels at Jefferson

The advance sale of seats opened at the Jefferson box office this morning and is reported good. Last night the Oliver opera house in South Bend hosted the Minstrels with tickets also sold for tonight. The theatre was packed and the South Bend News calls the show great.

South Bend Elks’ Minstrels Jefferson Oliver Opera House

Kowalski Shot by Officer in South Bend Calf Wound

Bill Kowalski known as a bad man was shot in the right leg calf by Officer Dan Hilliard after Kowalski failed to halt. He was taken to the police station where his leg was examined and the bullet was not found.

Bill Kowalski Dan Hilliard South Bend Kowalski

Funeral for Ada Herr at St James Episcopal Church

Funeral services for Miss Ada Herr will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St James Episcopal Church with Rev Father Roland officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Miss Herr Ada Herr St. James Episcopal Church Father Roland Oak Ridge Cemetery

Ills Grip Local Figures Amid Fever Plague

Jack Frankenstein is confined to his bed with catarrhal fever and a serious condition after falling ill on Sunday. Mrs. Frank Hascall, ill with peritonitis, shows improvement, while Harvey Weaver remains quite ill.

Jack Frankenstein Frank Hascall Harvey Weaver

Ill Judge Zollars Improves at Hope Hospital

The Very Ill Judge Allen Zollars remains hospitalized at Hope hospital in Fort Wayne. Today his condition shows a marked change for the better, though no operation has yet been performed.

Allen Zollars Hope Hospital Fort Wayne

Building For Sale Photo Captured At West Lincoln Saloon

This morning Wm Parfitt photographed the George I Smith saloon on West Lincoln Avenue showing a large streamer across the front reading This Building For Sale.

George I. Smith Lincoln Avenue Wm. Parfitt

Duck shooting season extended to mid April by law

The period for shooting ducks is extended from April 1 to April 15 under new law, shorter than the previously announced May 15 deadline reported by the Democrat last night.

Democrat

Eva Biddle Dies in Lagrange County at 79

Mrs Eva Biddle aged 79 wife of Valentine Biddle died in Lagrange county after a recent illness of pneumonia. Her death was noted as sudden and she had been ill leading up to her passing.

Lagrange County Eva Biddle Valentine Biddle

Penfield Out of Danger After Illness in Washington

William L. Penfield of Auburn once a former solicitor for the state department has recovered from a serious illness in Washington and is now out of danger.

William L. Penfield Auburn State Department Washington

April Fools Day Warning Cited in 1909 Note

A 1909 note warns readers that April First is All Fools Day and cautions about playful deceits. The message emphasizes prudence and skepticism toward tricks and hoaxes on April Fool's Day.

Jefferson Roof Fund Benefit At Waba College Glee

A fragmented note indicates a Tuesday night event at Waba College featuring a glee club performance to raise funds for a Jefferson roof project.

Jefferson Waba College

Albert Routson Injured in Forehead Gash at Garage

Albert Routson, a 17 year old worker at Teagarden and Putt garage of South Tenth Street, suffered a deep forehead wound this morning when a tire he was removing from a car blew up. A surgeon stitched the wound after he failed to release air from the tire beforehand.

Albert Routsong Teagarden & Putt Garage South Tenth Street

Levi Thomas Birthday Party At 218 Wilden Avenue

Society notes reveal Levi Thomas was surprised by 23 relatives at his Nor Side home on Wilden Avenue for his 80th birthday anniversary with a bounteous supper. William Parfitt used a flashlight to capture the crowd. Separate item reports Mabel and Bessie Stiver hosting a Monday evening gathering with Hazel Stiver Alea Cecil Walters Ora Davis Anna Violett and others at New Paris and Goshen for a lively taffy pull.

Levi Thomas Wilden Avenue Nor Side William Parfitt Mabel Bessie Stiver New Paris Hazel Stiver Alea and Cecil Walters Ora Davis Anna Violett Goshen

Easter Date and Meaning From Early Church

Easter falls on Sunday April 11th this year marking the resurrection celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon following March 21. The feast honors Christ rising three days after the crucifixion and is a moveable date tied to lunar and solar cycles.

Parole Granted for Miltenberger After Non Support Conviction

Parole Officer Lammer of Munch approved a parole for Charles Miltenberger by Judge Dodge in Goshen. Miltenberger, found guilty of non-support, received a two year sentence but was released on a promise to provide. He was found to hold a job at an Elkhart paper mill.

Lammer of Munch Goshen Charles Miltenberger Dodge Miltenberger Elkhart

Circus Season Opens with Hagenbeck-Wallace in Peru

The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus opens its regular season in Peru this Saturday April 24 and will soon perform in Marion. The company has not played Goshen in over 18 years. The Barnum Bailey troupe follows its Chicago Coliseum engagement with a Cham paign engagement then St. Louis before heading to Pennsylvania.

Hagenbeck-Wallace Peru Marion Goshen Barnum & Bailey Circus Chicago Coliseum Champaign Ill St. Louis Pennsylvania

Ice Plant Stock Subscriptions Sought in City

The artificial ice plant committee solicits stock subscriptions for a proposed local plant. The investment is described as unusually good given the promising prospects. Applications may be made to Charles A. Cropp or any committee member.

Charles A. Cropp

Women Edit South Bend News For Charity Drive

The Tuesday edition dated April 27 will be edited entirely by women. All departments will be led by female staff to benefit the Children's Aid Society and support the Mishawaka Orphans' Home.

South Bend Children's Aid Society Mishawaka

Auto Tire and Repair Opens in March Building

Auto Tire and Repair on East Washington street unveils the latest vulcanizing out fit drawing broad attention after recent opening in the March building.

Auto Tire and Repair Company March Building East Washington Street

Gladiolus Beds Lost as Kunderd Moves to Fort Wayne

Kendallville reports its famous gladiolus beds vanished after A. E. Kunderd left town. He has relocated to Fort Wayne where he cultivates 9114 acres.

Kendallville A. E. Kunderd Fort Wayne

Turkiye Visitors Soliciting Mission Funds Draw Attention

Two native Turks touring in town today solicited missionary funds. Their odd appearance drew considerable attention from passersby and local onlookers.

Fon Turkey

Bookkeeper to Auditor Named at Winona Interurban Railway

Harry Myers steps in as bookkeeper to W A Diddell the auditor of the Winona Interurban Railway company The firm has moved its offices to the former Rigdon hotel building in Warsaw.

Harry Myers W. A. Diddell Winona Interurban Railway Company Rigdon Warsaw

Warsaw Sewers Contaminated by Pitch Waste Cleanup Ordered

Report notes pitch waste nearly fills a Warsaw sewer. The Warsaw Gas Company has been ordered to clean the sewer area and restore proper drainage.

Warsaw Warsaw ‘Gas. Co

May Establish Pool Room Contemplated by Abe Peek

Abe Peek considers opening a pool room as his saloon plans to close about June 25. The move follows a potential new venture in the area and reflects local business activity in the period.

Abe Peek

Work in the West Washington Streets Progressing

Progress on street paving in Washington in the western area continues amid crews and equipment. Local residents report ongoing work and traffic delays as improvements proceed across multiple blocks.

West Washington

Suit to test Sunday baseball law filed in Indianapolis

Indiana towns prepare for Sunday ball as a five member committee of Indianapolis church workers and a Protestant ministers association group plan to file a test suit challenging the Sunday baseball statute. Gov. Marshall vetoed the first bill and the second became law without his signature.

Indianapolis Marshall Protestant Ministerial Association Émce

Miller Expected to Take Indiana District Attorney Oath

Charles W. Miller is expected to take the oath for Indiana district attorney next week. If no hitch occurs the senate will confirm his nomination Thursday and he will receive the commission the following day.

Washington, D. C Charles W. Miller Indiana Senate Mr. Miler

Mortuary Notices for McDivitt and Butts

Mrs Frank McDivitt 38 died after a brief illness of erysipelas at her South Tenth street home. Survived by husband and three children Mabel Freda Holla. burial to take place in Ligonier. Mrs Catherine Butts 64 died at Elk Hart home from organic heart trouble after a short illness. Survived by one son four daughters and siblings Noah Hollinger of Bristol and Mrs Clara Bowers of Edwardsburg.

Editorial notes on local option law suit timing

In Elkhart county delays stopped an anti saloonists suit before election time. It suggests Senator Proctor may file suit in a county where no election has yet been held.

Elkhart County Proctor

Funeral Services for Miss Ada S Herraré

Requiem Mass will be said at the church at 7 o clock Thursday morning. Burial will follow at 10 30 o clock Thursday morning. The choir members are asked to report promptly at 10 15 a.m. PATHER ROLAND

Ada S. Herraré Pather Roland

Local Option Fight Recapped by South Bend Speaker

J Unger from South Bend described his experiences in Elkhart during the local option struggle at a prohibition alliance meeting. He recounted the ups and downs of the battle there and shared insights from his time with a nearby organization.

South- Bend Elkhart N. G Bend

Traction line from Wabash to Warsaw gaining support

Indiana figures led by Charles T. Lansberry John J Lamb Col W H Huffman and Supt Toff back a proposed interurban joining Wabash and Warsaw. They say the line could be built within a year or two and urge capitalists to invest. Warsaw and Wabash merchants want electric connections despite denial that Indiana Union Traction will build the line first.

Wabash Warsaw Indianapolis John J. Lamb Terre Haute Col W. H. Huffman Supt Toff John Isenbarger North Manchester Indiana Indiana Union Traction Company Union Anderson Newcastle

Court actions and real estate transfers noted in Mason County

Superior Court petitions to declare Jane Crater of unsound mind and appoint a guardian accompany probate of Eliza Lehnen’s March 14 will leaving all property to her daughter. Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Olive, Union, Osolo, Jefferson and Locke townships with varied sums, plus church land to German Lutheran trustees and several intra-family transfers.

Mason Moyer Jane Crater Eliza Lehnen Frederick G. Klotz Nappanee Alice Martha Fancy Nappanee Rufus Gillespie Goshen Rosa Baker Joseph Zolinger Myrtle Swartz Stanford Willard Minnie Schambeck Olive Tp Bertha M. Luke Delmas E. Miller Hikhart Martin Weaver Christian Weaver Union Tp Sarah Jane Myers Florence A. Cripe Eikhart Frank J. Aman Delbert H. Fuller Concord William D. Ferris Henry D. Howell Osolo Charles BE. Paxon Peter Rodell Trustees German Lutheran Church Elkhart

Suit for divorce features older man's remark on "nice girl"

A 70 year old South Bend man, Jacob Landgraf, admitted his affection for Alice Babcock during a divorce hearing before Judge Funk. Witnesses testified he questioned saloon patrons about Mrs. Landgraf's conduct, privately noting he thought she was a nice girl.

Jacob Landgraf South Bend Alice Babcock

The Frog as a Harbinger of Joyful Spring

Poetic meditation on frogs as nocturnal singers, praising their tuneful melody. The piece contrasts meadow birds with the frog as a symbol of energetic, wholesome growth and a debt-free, carefree environment.

Change in Ownership at Herman Dalka Restaurant

John W. Carpenter has purchased the Herman Dalka restaurant located at the corner of Ninth Street and Lincoln Avenue marking a change in ownership for the local eatery.

John W. Carpenter Herman Dalka Ninth Street Lincoln Avenue

Hawks Hardware Seeding Kids with Free Flower Packs

Tomorrow at 4 p m Hawks Hardware Co gives 500 packages of Vaughan's Sweet Pea Seeds to children under 15. Prizes later include Vaughan's Seeds Shrubs or Bulbs valued at 5, 2 50 and 1. Winners must have planted tended and raised the flowers and present a signed name and address to receive prizes.

Hawks Hardware.Co Vaughan Hawks Hardware Co

Big Four Excursion Opens Season With Early Start

The 1909 schedule shows an early start for The Big Four excursion season beginning Sunday. Details indicate a special kickoff event and plans outlined for the opening trip.

Social notes of area residents travel and visits

A flurry of movements as Frank J. Irwin stays in Chicago while Mrs. Frank Simon visits Warsaw. Numerous locals, including Bert Throckmorton, Mrs. E. Dumas, and Miss Mary Alley with her mother, travel to or from Chicago, Indianapolis, Kendallville, and Edwardsburg. Irene Irwin Pooley heads to Lake Wawasee as a guest at the Abbott cottage, while several others journey to Wells College in Aurora, New York and to Monroe areas for meetings and visits.

Frank J. Irwin Chicago Frank Simon Warsaw Louie Simon K. Bartholomew Bert Throckmorton E. Dumas Mary Alley Kendallville Martin BE. Markel Elkhart Ben Hoppingarner Syracuse Noble Kreider Indianapolis Patterson D. J. Troyer Rolla Method Milford Millersburg J. A. Arthur Edwardsburg Mich A. B. Weaver Daniel M. Bechtel South Bend Ilkhart J. M. Throckmorton Alma Miller State Teachers’ Association J. Barney Leonidas. Mich R. Main Niles H. W. Perkins Alethea Earl Adrian Frank Nihart Lawrence Moore Bay Minette Ala Mabel Banta Louise Heatwole Evelyn Hawks Aurora N. Y Wells College

Carrie Huff Granted Divorce In South Bend Case

Carrie Huff received a divorce from Frank R. Huff in South Bend circuit court and was allowed to resume her maiden name Carrie J. Butterfield. She charged cruel treatment alleging forced labor and other mistreatment. She formerly lived in Elkhart. This is her second divorce.

South Bend Carrie Huff Frank R. Huff Carrie J. Butterfield Huff Elkhart

Henry Miller stages The Great Divide at Jefferson after Easter

Arrangements have been made for Henry Miller to present William Vaughn Moody's The Great Divide as the first Jefferson attraction after Easter. Ed win Mordaunt will play. Stephen Ghent and Mabel Brownell star as Ruth Jordan with Miss Brownell previously seen in The Thief with Kyrle Belew during Margaret Illington’s retirement.

Henry Miller William Vaughn Moody the Jefferson Edrwin Mordaunt Stephen Ghent Mabel Brownell Ruth Jordan Miss Brownell Kyrle Belew Margaret Illington

Reverend J A Wood to preach N Paris high baccalaureate

Rev J A Wood has accepted an invitation to preach the baccalaureate sermon for the New Paris High School class. The service will be Sunday evening April 4 at the M B Church. His text will be Launch Out into the Deep from Luke 5 4.

J. A. Wood New Paris High School M.bh Wood

City and County Quarrel Over Canal Bridge Grade

Frank Brumbaugh of the Elkhart Bridge and Iron Works said the issue with the Smith Street canal bridge in Warsaw is mainly a dispute between Kosciusko County and Warsaw city over the proper grade for the structure.

Frank Brumbaugh Elkhart Bridge and Iron Works Smith Street Canal Warsaw Kosciusko County

Mausoleum Plans Seen for Elkhart and Goshen Area

A May Build report indicates A Mallory of the National Mausoleum Company of Sidney is in the city. He expects a mausoleum in Elkhart soon after the Goshen structure is finished with one company financing both projects.

Elkhart A. Mallory National Mausoleum, Co Sidney, . C Mallory Eickhart Goshen

Mishawaka Girl Bequeathed $20000 by Missouri Aunt

Miss Iva Young of Mishawaka has been notified she inherits $20,000 from her aunt Mrs. A Emmerson who died in Ironton Missouri. The young lady was a clerk in a Mishawaka store.

Mishawaka Iva Young A. Emmerson Ironton

Raising Commotion at Rochester

Local accounts describe unrest in Rochester involving a figure named Fred and others. The scene touches on tensions with tradesmen and inspectors and references a visit from Gostien last spring.

Rochester Druig Lie Gostien

Where is All This Booze Obtained in the Dry Town

A Warsaw dispatch notes a rise in public intoxication arrests over six months, surpassing the wet period in 1907. Samuel Fifer, 49, met Jim Nye, who allegedly provided whiskey at a saloon room. Fifer was fined five dollars and costs, then jailed for inability to pay. Police suspect more arrests will follow.

Warsaw Fort Wayne Jim Nye Joe Thorn Nye Fifer Rigdon

Valparaiso Opens Mid Spring Term April Sixth

The article notes Valparaiso University will begin its mid spring term on April 6 and outlines other regional items including charitable groups in Wabash, a Tri Kappa chapter installed at Columbia City, and plans for baseball in Wabash. It also mentions Kokomo label league signings, a horse theft arrest in Bluffton, a Marion labor day boom, the death of Box Trustee John Glassley in South Whitley, and rising temperance versus saloon tensions in Blackford County.

Valparaiso University Wabash Tri-Kappa Sorority Hias Columbia City Kokomo Iabel Charles Farling Emory Bluffton Central Trades Council Marion John Glassley South Whitley Blackford County

Date Fixed for McCoy Case in Indiana Supreme Court

Oral arguments on the habeas corpus proceeding against Warden Reid of Indiana State Prison for Thomas J. McCoy will be heard by the Indiana Supreme Court on April 5. The case questions whether McCoy may be released under the good time statute or remains under the indeterminate sentence law. Governor Marshall ordered release. Warden Reid cites a different statute interpretation. Lower court upheld Reid, appeal taken to the high court.

McCoy Reid Indiana State Thomas J. McCoy Supreme Court Bingham Marshall

Hard Times Tale From Whitley County Worker

Johnny Lightfoot of Whitley County returns to Columbia City and reports hardship under Taft era. He claims South Bend is hit by Taft prosperity delay and Indiana company layoffs of 130 workers. He notes Studebaker factory crowds seeking work amid retrenchment.

Johnny Lightfoot Whitley County The Co. SS. B. & N.T. ‘Tailway Company South Bend Columbia City Post Taft Tadiana Company Lightfoot Studebaker

Band Park Pavilion Foundation Completed

The Band Park foundation for the pavilion is finished and work advances on-site. The project includes the carriage driveway at the southwest entrance, completing the access route for visitors.

Band’ Park

Vacant Lot Bargain on South Eighth Street NE

A terse classified notice advertises a vacant lot bargain on South Eighth Street northeast. The fragmentary text mentions an address placeholder and names Bull and Jotvon in vague terms.

Bull Jotvon Eighth Street

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