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Goshen Daily Democrat

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Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1907

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Consolidated Arguments in Indiana Supreme Court Appeal

Three cases from Elkhart and St Joseph counties asking the Indiana Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of the Elkhart St Joseph superior court law were consolidated for Friday May 17 arguments. E D Salsbury and Harman Zigler led from Indianapolis with counsel on the petitions filed in Elkhart and related suits. The consolidated docket includes Henry H Muman v Turner. Board of Commissioners v Albright. and Albert G Harlin v Schafer.

Indianapolis Elkhart South Bend Supreme Court Elkhart- St. Joseph E. D. Salsbury Harman & Zigler St. Joseph Henry H. Muman P. L. Turner Board of Commissioners Eli M. Albright Albert G. Harlin David B. J. Schafer

Ladies Whist Club Enjoys Goshen Trip In Ligonier

The Ladies' Whist Club of Ligonier visited Goshen for a day trip entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Sweetnam at 322 South Sixth Street. Members included Mesdames Sluiz Christie Woodruff Kehn Kinney Greene Draper Wager McCann and Dunning. Whist dominated with a decorated house and luncheon served.

Ligonier Goshen

Infant Morningstar Dies Near Wakarusa

Morbidity notice states infant child of Mr and Mrs Chester Morningstar near Wakarusa died yesterday from complications.

Morningstar Chester Morningstar Wakarusa

Hunters Move to Lease Land From Northern Indiana Co

The Marion Chronicle reports Chicago hunters leased hunting and fishing privileges on a prime tract above Water Valley on the Kankakee. Indiana hunters and game wardens campaign to head off Chicago game hogs by leasing the remaining Nelson Morris land from the Northern Indiana Land Co.

The Marion Chronicle Chicago Kankakee Water Valley Indiana Northern Indiana Land Co Nelson Morris

Maude R Whittig Sues For Divorce From Arthur B Whittig

Maude R Whittig sues Arthur B Whittig for divorce alleging abandonment and non support. Married October 26 1898 and separated June 3 1906. Whittig resides in Bremen and Maude in Elkhart. She seeks alimony of 500 dollars and restoration of maiden name Maude R Carpenter.

Maude R. Whittig Arthur B. Whittig

Fort Wayne Lacks Funds for State G A R Encampment

Fort Wayne remains short of funds to cover state G A R encampment expenses. Merchants have subscribed about $3,000 and the News urges broader support. With current prospects the encampment must be conducted economically.

Fort Wayne

Goshen High School June Reception: Banquet Status Unknown

The Alumni Association has not yet arranged the annual reception and banquet after the Goshen High School commencement on June 3-4. It is unclear whether the event will be held or abandoned.

Alumni Association Goshen High School

Opinions on interurban probe and May election

The Columbia City Post carries the opinions of investigators on interurban conditions. Subsidy elections occur in Whitley and Allen counties on Tuesday May 7. The fight over the issue remains heated.

Columbia City Post Whitley Allen Counties

Gasoline Stove Explosion Reported on East Lincoln Avenue

Fire department received a call from East Lincoln avenue but arrived to find the stove explosion in a nearby residence had already burned out. No injuries are mentioned and services were not required.

Lincoln Avenue

Rent Available for Business Near Interurban Station

To rent for restaurant or barber shop, room under Interurban station. Mnauire of W. L. Stonex. at.

W. L. Stonex

Sherwin Seeks Divorce From Chauncey D Sherwin

Helen M. Sherwin files for divorce in Marion county superior court alleging abuse and insults by Chauncey D. Sherwin. Case filed April 6 set for May 6. The couple married in Indianapolis four years ago. they lived there before moving to the city after his retirement as postmaster.

Helen M. Sherwin C. D. Sherwin Indianapolis Chauncey D. Sherwin Marion County Superior Court Mr. Sherwin Helen Planque Sherwin Goshen

Demand for Horses Reaches Peak Amid Auto Craze

Local dealers report the horse market at unprecedented strength with prices sky high. Shippers struggle to source solid driving horses as demand drives costs up, with buyers unable to find quality animals under 200 dollars. Farmers urged to boost standard bred horse production to meet future needs.

Golden Horse

Death on Winona car shocks Warsaw region

Dr. I D Webber a Warsaw physician collapsed and died on a Winona car returning from Winona park to his Warsaw home after a park reception. He was about 60 and died almost instantly just after paying his fare as his wife and daughter looked on.

I. D. Webber Warsaw Winona Winona Park

New Hayloft to Kick Off at Warsaw

Tonawanda Hayloft No. 13034 aided by Modoo 111% of Elkhart and 304144 of Mishawaka will initiate a class of 85 at Warsaw as Peashawa Hayloft No. 83%. Members plan a preparation visit in the afternoon and a band event in the evening. The Modoc Haymakers’ band travels on the 6:30 Winona car. all members must report at 6:30 with full regalia. The final Warsaw car departs by midnight.

Warsaw Tonawanda Hayloft Modoo Elkhart Mishawaka Peashawa Hayloft Modoc

Crooked Trustee Probed in Jackson Township Battle

Republican J. W. Patterson faces prosecution by Democrat Peter Catlett for alleged crooked conduct as trustee of Jackson Township Kosciusko County. Republican backers Roland and Haines withdrew after political pressure.

J. W. Patterson Jackson Township Kosciusko County Peter Catlett Messrs. Roland and Haines

Death of Elmer Ellsworth at Seybert’s Station

Elmer Ellsworth aged about 30 died yesterday at Seybert’s Station La Grange County. He is survived by his wife and one child. The deceased was a cousin of Mrs Will Freyberg of this city. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon.

Elmer Ellsworth Seybert’s Station Lagrange County Will Freyberg

Robinson circus press agent blocked by illness in town

Ml L H Heckman press agent for the Robinson circus could not leave his car due to threatened pneumonia. His assistant J L Springer joined the local newspaper offices.

Ml. L. H. Heckman Robinson Circus J. L. Springer

Edward Eiman Sentenced to 15 Days for Old Fine

Justice Whisler's Court records Edward Eiman of Millersburg arrested last fall for causing a disturbance at the Irwin opera house. He was rearrested today and jailed for 15 days to serve the balance of his outstanding fine.

Justice Whisler Edward Eiman Millersburg Irwin Opera House

County School Enumeration Report Planned Monday

It is expected that the county wide school enumeration will be reported Monday to the county superintendent of schools.

Vaudeville at Middlebury High School Irwin Theater

High school entertainment at the Irwin on June 4 features vaudeville attractions in Middlebury.

Middlebury Irwin

Change in Price Schedule on Winona Line

A readjustment of the round trip rates on the Winona line has been made, the new schedule going into effect today.

Winona Line

Thiele Bros Install 80-Horse Boiler at Creamery

Thiele Bros. have installed a new 80 horse power boiler at their creamery and ice plant. The upgrade aims to improve production efficiency and reliability at the facility.

Thiele Bros

Girl Wins One-Eighth of Swygart Estate in Court

Lucille M. Swigart aged 16 wins an eighth share of the $250,000 George Swygart estate in St Joseph circuit court. The court ruled she is the daughter and sole heir of William Swygart, son of George, amid lengthy heir disputes and long-lost status. Swygart family ties traced to Lake Valley New Mexico Cannon City Colorado and California during the late 19th century.

Swygart Lucille M. Swigart St. Joseph Circuit Court George Swygart Wm. Swygart Far West William Swygart Lake Valley N. M Osborne Lucille Cannon City Col Inez Grafton Valparaiso Supreme Court of the State Elkhart

Crossing Dangers at Fifth Street Amid Yard Delays

The city considers improvements to the Fifth street crossing as the Lake Shore yards remain unmoved east of the passenger station. No word from Lake Shore on relocating the yards, and switching is likely to continue, blocking Ninth street Lincoln avenue Cottage avenue Fifth street and Main and Wilkinson street crossings. A viaduct is proposed but impractical with eight tracks, leaving residents exposed to ongoing hazards.

Lake Shore Fifth Street Lake Shore Railway Company Ninth Street Lincoln Avenue Cottage Avenue Main Wilkinson Street North Side

Policy Holders Approve Consolidation of Insurers

By a vote of 992 to 301 policy holders of Central Union Life Insurance Co approved consolidation and reinsurance in Indiana National Life Insurance Co a stock company with 200000 capital and 150000 paid up Central Union a mutual company had about 3 000 000 in force mainly special contract business

Central Union Life Ins. Co Indiana National Life Ins. Co Central Union

Gilliams Seeks Kendallville Postmaster Decision

Congressman C. C. Gilliams moves to resolve the Kendallville postmaster fight after delays. He aims to gauge opinion on retaining Mr. Alexander and untangle the issues created by former postmaster Mr. Gilbert.

Kendallville C. C. Gilliams Alexander Gilbert

Deahl Heads to Madison For Final Contest

Final contest features Floyd A. Deahl of Ann Arbor accompanied by Prof. Trueblood of Michigan University traveling to Madison Wisconsin for the eight college entries competition Friday evening. Deahl won the University of Michigan contest Sunday and will spend the day in Goshen with Prof. Trueblood.

Floyd A. Deahl Trueblood Michigan University Ann Arbor Mich Madison Wis Deahl University of Michigan Goshen

Elkhart to seek 50 thousand bond for high school

The Elkhart school board plans to ask the city council to issue 50 000 in school bonds for a new Central High school building. Interest rate on the bonds has not been set.

Elkhart School Board Central High

Public Musicale At Madison Street School Building

Open to the public. A musicale will be held at the Madison street school building tomorrow afternoon. Also notices: Wanted men to learn glove cutting with steady employment and good pay from Boreal Mfg. Co. Bt Thomas Parish has leased a house of Clint Beck and will owe here from Mishawaka.

Madison Street Boreal Mfg. Co Thomas Parish Clint Beck Mishawaka

Chicago Men Forge Fort Wayne South Bend Electric Line

Chicago financiers led by G A Walkup advance the Fort Wayne South Bend electric line with work to start within a week. Construction to begin at Ligonier and Kimmel heading toward Churubusco and Fort Wayne, with a branch to Lagrange and Topeka. route includes Nappanee and Wakarusa for connections with Winona Interurban to Goshen.

Chicago Fort Wayne Lagrange Ligonier Walkup Nappanee Wakarusa Winona Goshen

Cost of Asphalt Pavement in Indianapolis and Chicago

D W Neidig probes Chicago and Indianapolis bids on asphalt paving. Chicago reports most residential streets asphalt at about 2.40 per sq yd plus curb. some say 2.00 to 2.40. paving mix 6 inches cement concrete base, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches asphalt binder, 2 inches asphalt surface. Indianapolis quotes 1.50 per sq yd. Creosoted block praised as durable but costly. asphalt noted as dusty, though block streets reduce that issue.

Indianapolis Chicago D. W. Neidig Joseph T. Talbert Commercial National Bank of Chicago H. W. Moore Capital National Bank Neidig

Ludwig murder sentence deferred to May term

The sentencing of Albin Ludwig for the murder of his wife was not pronounced in the February session of the St. Joseph circuit court and was postponed on motion by attorney Samuel Parker until the May term. Ludwig's counsel plan to request a new trial arguing improperly admitted testimony.

Albin Ludwig St. Joseph Samuel Parker Ludwig

Dow completes pavement tests in search of asphalt quality

A. EB. Dow, who traveled from Washington D. C. to South Bend for expert asphalt evaluation, finished the physical exam and moved on to New York City for a detailed chemical test of collected samples. Twenty four sections were removed from the pavement on Washington and Walnut streets. Dow will issue a written report once testing is complete.

A. EB. Dow South Bend Washington, D. C New York City Washington and Walnut Streets Dow

Indiana Mutuals Consider Reorganizing Into Stock Firms

Several Indiana insurance companies weigh changing to stock company form with paid up capital. Smaller mutual life firms in Indiana, about a dozen, may reorganize, bringing new conditions to life insurance offerings and policy structures.

Indiana Mutual Life Insurance

Surgeon A. V. Stephenson Transferred to Presido Cal

Dr. A V Stephenson a Calaveras area surgeon and U S Army officer has been moved from Cuba to Presido California. He recently passed through Goshen without stopping and is identified as the brother of Mrs Myron E Mead er.

Presido Cal A. V. Stephenson Goshen U. S. Army Cuba Persido Myron E. Meader

Reconstruction begins on Salem bank building

Work started this morning on the reconstruction of the Salem bank building. When completed the structure will be the most elaborate in the city.

Salem Bank

Goshen Buggy Top Co to Close Saturdays at 1 P M

From May 1 through October 1 the office warerooms and factory of the Goshen Buggy Top Co will close at 1 p m every Saturday.

Goshen Buggy Top Co

Latta's Fever Rises. Kauffman Sidelined by Rheumatism

C. C. Latta runs a higher fever today while Abe Kauffman of the Chicago Fair grocery department stays home on Oak Ridge avenue due to rheumatism.

Abe Kauffman Chicago Fair Grocery Department Oak Ridge Avenue

Spring and Summer Clothing Sale at Lion Store

A grand opportunity to buy spring and summer clothing at big savings. Sale begins Thursday in May at Lion Store.

May Lion Store

Extra Number Delights Irwin Theater Crowd

Miss Sylvia Lake of Elkhart headlined an added program at the Irwin last night. Her clear voice and energetic winsome style drew hearty applause and admiration, and she plans soon to enter a vaudeville engagement with expected success.

Irwin Sylvia Lake Elkhart Miss Lake

Barnum and Bailey Circus Opens Promising Season

Louis E. Cooke, general agent for the Barnum and Bailey show, reports a prosperous country and strong demand for amusement as the circus season begins. He predicts a great year and notes the possibility of the big circus visiting the area this summer.

Louis E. Cooke Barnum & Bailey Show

Merger Plans for Indiana Traction Lines Under Way

The Indianapolis Commercial Reporter reports plans for a merger of all traction lines in Indiana including street railways in Evansville Terre Haute Indianapolis South Bend La Porte Michigan City Lafayette Richmond Goshen Elkhart Anderson Muncie Marion and Wabash are under way.

Indianapolis Indiana Evansville Terre Haute South Bend la Porte Michigan City Lafayette Richmond Goshen Elkhart Anderson Muncie Marion Wabash

Ladies Night at Irwin Includes Free Presents

Tomorrow at the Irwin Theater Manager Haydn will give two nice presents to ladies as part of Ladies Night. Big crowds are expected with an exceptionally good show and packed houses rumored for the week.

the Irwin Haydn

Onion Fields Submerged Near Nappanee Fear Loss

Water covers onion fields near Nappanee causing fear of extensive damage to crops and local farms as residents assess losses and seek flood relief.

Nappanee

Millersburg Notes and Local Appointments

Willard leaves for Ashley to manage exchanges for Ashley South Milford Wolcottville and Topeka. Millersburg debates school control by Clinton township and calls for a mass meeting. A campaign to form a commercial exchange begins. Rev S G Snyder to preach at Reformed church. 15 years Siam missionary and ex Millersburg pastor 20 years ago. Lou Lacount injured foot cutting with an ax and uses crutches. John Werter returns from South Milford to his son Johns home. Wright, tenant of Beck hotel, had six month possession and resists eviction. Wright vacates after $15 payment to Boomershine]]

Millersburg Clinton Township S. G. Snyder The Reformed Church Snyder Siam Presbyterian Church Lou Lacount John Werter David South Milford John Norman Wright Beck Peter Boomershine

Notable Indiana Tidbits From Small-Town Notices

A roundup of local items including the disappearance of saloon keeper Frank Trim of Decatur The death of John Peter Smith aged 90 in Washington township Whitley county and Mrs. James Abel of Concord township De Kalb county A. Purviance becomes Lagro township trustee succeeding the late Lewis S. Connor Reverend Aaron Worth 71 wed to Lida Davis of Fountain City Local court fines Geo Chapman $1 plus costs in a Water loo case over a disputed accusation A railroad settlement over the Woodville wreck totals above $30,000 to victims relatives Carnegie pledges a $5 000 Andrews library contingent on annual $500 support A Bluffton worker Eugene French saves a child from a fall on a Wabash Street roof.

Frank Trim Decatur John Peter Smith Washington Township Whitley County James Abel Concord Township DeKalb County St. Joe D. E Purviance Lagro Lagro Township Chapman Fred Chapp Porter and Lake B. & O. Railroad Woodville Andrew Carnegie Andrews W. F Huston Andrews Public Schools Carnegie Eugene French Bluffton Geo. Schorey Wabash Street W. H. Masterson Schorey Mr. French

Railway matters debated in South Bend conference

Interurban service and track use arrangements for the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway were discussed by the South Bend Board of Public Works and company representatives yesterday. Final action awaits council presentation and next Tuesday's committee of the whole session will review a written contract.

Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Company South Bend South Bend Board of Public Works

Judge Upholds Portage Township Saloon Remonstrance Ruling

Judge Funk of the St. Joseph circuit upholds the county commissioners in overruling the remonstrance against Portage township saloons. The decision rests on a commissioners ruling, not on liquor traffic constitutionality, and the remonstrance was rejected for late filing with the county auditor.

Funk St. Joseph St. Joseph County Portage Township

Central Passenger Association meeting eyes fare cut plan

At Chicago a gathering of general passenger agents discussed lowering passenger rates in Indiana Illinois Michigan Ohio and other Central Passenger Association states. The group expects a general order to reduce fares on local and interstate travel where two cent fare laws have been enacted.

Indiana Illinois Michigan Ohio Central Passenger Association Chicago

Wakarusa High Holds Commencement Exercises

The Wakarusa High School commencement was held last night with two graduates, Howard Kilmer and Miss Emma Hahn. Music by the Goshen Glee Club accompanied the ceremony while diplomas were presented by Prof. Nye.

Wakarusa Wakarusa High School Howard Kilmer Emma Hahn Goshen Glee Club Nye

Injury at Wehmeyer Lumber Yard Causes Worker to Be Laid Up

While unloading lumber at Wehmeyer lumber yards, W. H. Miller let a heavy plank slip and strike his leg. The accident left him unable to work.

Wehmeyer W. H. Miller

Lake Shore Enlists Fence Gang for Right of Way Work

A Lake Shore project details a fence gang assigned to improve the railroad right of way. Workers are shown securing rails and demarcating the site as part of maintenance and safety upgrades along the line.

Lake Shore

Local residents and visitors spend a day in nearby cities

James Hahn went to Toledo this afternoon while Dr. B F Hoy came from Syracuse. Miss Myrtie Cover and Oscar Miller from Mishawaka and Mishz waka respectively visited today. O F Neff arrived from Milford for today’s meetings. Henry Thiele did business in South Bend. Mrs E B Ash and Miss Nellie Ash returned from Cleveland. Will Beverle and Virginia Dreese visited Elkhart. Justice Whisler plans to attend the G A R encampment in Fort Wayne. E Bade returned from the East this morning. Edna Deardorf and Ro mayne Rohrer spent the day in LaGrange. Albert and Mrs Mutschler and Dewey couples from Nappanee were here. Abe Kaatz and wife depart for Cleveland to visit relatives. A S Prescott leaves this morning for Green Castle and Richmond for several days. D D Bechtel left last evening for a Pacific coast trip. C M Downing and daughter from Chicago and Albert Ernest of Temple Okla arrived today to visit the Ernest home.

B.F. Hoy Syracuse Myrtie Elkhart Oscar Miller Mishzwaka O. F. Neff Milford Henry Thiele South Bend E. B. Ash Nellie Ash Cleveland Will Beverle Virginia Dreese Justice Whisler Fort Wayne Edna Deardorf Romayne Rohrer Lagrange Albert Mutschler Dewey Nappanee Abe Kaatz A.S. Prescott Green

Abe Berger to Sing at Vau dette Theatre Tonight

Special attraction at the Vau dette theatre Mr Abe Berger Goshen favorite will sing Alice, Where Art Thou Going tonight Crowded houses expected for each performance.

Vaudette Theatre Abe Berger Goshen Alice

Advertising Car Arrives for Robinsons Circus

Advertising car No. 1 reached the city from Bryan Ohio this morning ahead of Robinsons circus which is billed to visit Goshen on May 16.

Robinson’s Circus Bryan, O Goshen

Elks Plan September Fair to Raise Building Fund

The Elks of Elkhart announce a September fair with date to be set. Organizers aim to build a sizable fund for a new or expanded building.

Elks Elkhart Elks

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Ernest Grush

A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Ernest Grush of New Paris.

Ernest Grush New Paris

Archie McCown Dies Suddenly at 79 in Ligonier

Archie McCown, age 79, died suddenly at his home in Ligonier. The death occurred at the residence with no further details given. He was a longtime resident of the area and leaves nearby relatives.

Archie McCown Ligonier

Railroads open excursion season and local sales notes

Railroads have opened the excursion season as local business ads report a 10 day clothing sale starting Thursday May 2 at 8 am. Switélicht visits Indianapolis representing Valley line before the state railway commission. An offer to trade a Goshen farm for city property appears, with Farrell Gillette handling inquiries. Sixth street residence for sale features modern conveniences and prime location through Kessler and Ransberg. The Vau dette 5 cent theatre promises a full night of moving pictures and illustrated songs.

Indianapolis Railway Commission Sixth Street Kessler and Ransberg

Lawyer Warren Berkey in Loucks v Loucks case visit

Goshen lawyer Warren Berkey visited Elkhart yesterday to obtain papers from the superior court clerk in the Loucks versus Loucks case where he represents the defendant.

Elkhart Warren Berkey Goshen Loucks

Peerless Cigar Co seeks salesman in territory

Cigar company in Toledo Ohio advertises for a salesman with no experience required. Offers salary and expenses or commission and invites applicants to write at once for full particulars.

The Peerless Cigar Co Toledo, O

Warsaw school board controversy ends with little damage

The neighborhood conflict over reappointing a well known Warsaw teacher concludes with no lasting harm beyond wounded feelings.

Warsaw

Wm E Burris Marries Bessie Smith Walley

Elkhart Truth notes the vice president of the Garden City Tablet Co. has left bachelor life for marriage to Bessie Smith Walley, formerly a bookkeeper at the tablet works. The notice highlights a new personal milestone for Burris.

Elkhart Wm. E. Burris Garden City Tablet. Co Bessie Smith- Walley

May Social at First M. E. Church

Social at the First M. E. Church Friday night May 8 offers supper for 15 cents. Menu features chicken croquettes mashed potatoes chicken gravy hot rolls pickles jelly coffee lemon ice cake and peas. Bring your family.

M. BE

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