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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1907

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Freeing of Lewis Whitehead Moves Parole to Elkhart Home

Lewis Whitehead, earlier convicted in the Elkhart circuit court for forgery and sent to Michigan City prison, is paroled and due home tonight after sustained efforts by relatives and supporters. His release follows prior divorce from his wife, and a juvenile court session in Goshen where Judge Dodge presided.

Lewis Whitehead Elkhart Michigan City Whitehead Big Four St. Louis Globe-Democrat Henry Twiford Thomas Twiford Goshen Arkansas St. Louis

Bride files suit after three days of marriage

Elizabeth Shaw sues John J. Shaw in Fulton County after a three day marriage begun April 17 and ended with separation on April 20. She makes sensational charges in the complaint.

Elizabeth Shaw Fulton County John J. Shaw

Goshen Greys Receive New Uniforms Ahead of Opener

Goshen Greys manager Dresch announces arrival of new team uniforms. The uniforms will debut next Thursday in the opening game against the Krumpetz Giants.

Goshen Dresch Krumpetz Giants

Elkhart and South Bend High Teams Set For Dual Meet

Elkhart will host a high school dual track meet against South Bend tomorrow at Barney Driving Park in Elkhart. The event brings local athletes from both programs to compete on the baring field.

Elkhart South Bend Barney Driving Park

More Delegation to Inspect Winona Line Trip

The Columbia City Post reports another delegation from Whitley county will travel from Warsaw to Goshen over the Winona line for inspection purposes.

Columbia City Post Whitley County Warsaw Goshen Winona Line

Beck Sets New Goshen Golf Club Nine Hole Record

J C Beck Jr yesterday established a new record at the Goshen Golf Club links by completing the nine hole course in 87 strokes. His prior record stood at 39 strokes.

J. C. Beck Jr Goshen Golf Club Links Beck

Farm Sold Near Goshen in $5000 Deal

Mrs John Heacock via Bechtel and Rowell agency sells an 80 acre farm three miles northeast of Goshen to Daniel Pletcher for five thousand dollars.

Bechtel and Rowell Agency John Heacock Goshen Daniel Pletcher

Sick Latta In Critical Condition As Relatives Summoned

No improvement in C. G. Latta's condition. his relatives were summoned by telegraph. Deep cuts on millinery at Leas & Galbreath with all $4 trimmed hats reduced to $1.50.

C. G. Latta Leas & Galbreath’s

Sparks From Stove Pipe Ignite North Side Home

A fire on North Fifth Street, North Side, started from sparks at a galvanized chimney near the gable of the Myron J. Rhoads house. The blaze caused minor damage, confined to the west gable, with total losses under 150 dollars covered by insurance. Thad Wilden's alarm from box 15 helped firefighters quickly respond. Ralph Rhoads was sleeping on the second floor when the fire began.

North Side Myron J. Rhoads North Fifth Street Thad Wilden Main Middlebury Ralph Rhoads Boyts

Carroll Is Improving After Being Shot by Howland

Word from Marcellus Michigan reports Charles Carroll the G M fireman shot by Frank Howland is improving though not yet able to move It will be some time before he can use an invalid chair Howland's trial is set for the coming term but Carroll may not be able to testify Howland and his wife remain jailed with bail bonds denied and Howland's brother sought to aid them

Frank Howland Marcellus Mich Charles Carroll Howland Carroll

Obstruction on Track Endangers Interurban Car near Station 29

An interurban car on the Northern Indiana line was saved by motor man Charles Simmons who applied the emergency brakes after a heavy tie was placed across the track near station No. 29. The car was speeding and only a short distance from derailment when the obstruction was found. Motive unclear. spitework suspected.

Charles Simmons Indiana

Adopted California Beauty Miss Van Slyke Featured

Miss Helen Van Slyke of Oakland California enters the contest for the nation’s most beautiful woman Her father Ira M Van Slyke formerly a G R I conductor lived in Fort Wayne The Chicago Tribune published a likeness of her last Sunday

California Helen van Slyke Oakland Cal Ira M. van Slyke Fort Wayne Chicago Tribune van Slyke

Bald Eagle Shot by Bonneyville Mill Owner

Con Baily, proprietor of the Bonneyville mills near Bristol, shot a bald eagle that measured 64 inches from wingtip to wingtip and weighed 314 pounds. He took the bird to Elkhart to find a taxidermist to mount it.

Con Baily Bonneyville Mills Bristol Elkhart

Meyers on Trial in Elkhart for Assault and Divorce

Benjamin Myers of Elkhart stands trial for assault and battery on his wife Rebecca Axtell. Axtell, described as wealthy, has sued for divorce after two years of marriage.

Found Stray Wheel and Drunk Detained at Hotel Hascall

Officer P. B. Elliott found a bicycle in the rear of hotel Hascall and a intoxicated man in the rear of the street car station. Both were locked up for containment.

P. B. Elliott Hotel Hascall

Hawks Hardware Co Offers Lawn Mower and Hose

Today it is a new lawn mower you need and probably tomorrow the dusty weather demands a new piece of rubber hose. Call on the Hawks Hardware Co for both.

Hawks Hardware Co

Lady Maccabees Move Meeting To Monday

Mishawaka inter urban meeting causes the Lady Maccabees to meet Monday evening instead of Tuesday. They will drill tonight. Also special low prices on carnations at Goshen Floral Co. 108 E. Wash street.

Mishawaka Lady Maccabees Goshen Floral Co E. Wash, Street

Transfer at Milford for Syracuse to Goshen route

The Milford Mail favors the Winona Co plan to gain passenger rights on the Syracuse Milford line built by Sandusky Portland Cement Co. The proposed Dewart lake detour would make Milford a transfer hub for northern and southern traffic to and from Syracuse, with a Syracuse Goshen connection possible by next fall.

Mail Winona Company Milford Mail Winona Co Syracuse Milford Sandusky Portland Cement Co Dewart Lake Goshen

Complain of Blockades at Main and Fifth Street Crossings

North Side residents complain of repeated blockades at the Main and Fifth street crossings during freight switching in Lake Shore yards. A 15 minute stoppage last night delays travelers and hazards crossing. Efforts seek Lake Shore to relocate yards east of the passenger station to protect the public.

North Side Fifth Street Lake Shore

Diphtheria Strikes Huntington Family From Old Garments

After 14 years the Ellis family near Huntington faces a diphtheria outbreak traced to germs in a trunk containing a deceased child's clothing. Fourteen years ago a child died from the disease. a trunk containing the wardrobe was not opened until last week, and now all members except the father are affected.

John Ellis Huntington

Century train kills LaPorte man on tracks

Fred Wheatbrook, about 70 and Civil War veteran, was struck and killed yesterday afternoon by the Century Limited while on the right of way. The locomotive, traveling over 40 miles per hour, dragged and scattered the body along the track before tossing it onto an adjacent rail.

Twentieth Century Limited Fred Wheathbrook LaPorte Wheatbrook

Albany Invitation Reaches Knights Templar Commandery

The Knights Templar Commandery of Albany has received an invitation from the Albany Chamber of Commerce to visit Albany during their trip to the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar in Saratoga Springs, July 9 to 13.

Albany Knights Templar Commandery Chamber of Commerce N. Y Knights Templar United States of America Saratoga Springs

South Bend High Baseball at Tonawanda Park Tomorrow

The South Bend High School baseball team meets Goshen High at Tonawanda Park tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. Goshen has defeated Winona Academy and Plymouth High this season.

South Bend High School Goshen High School Tonawanda Park Goshen Winona Academy Plymouth High School

Plan to Accept Chopson Offer for Meth Dist Home

Rev EB L Seamans accepts Mr and Mrs William Chopson of Warren offer for a $50,000 meth dist home. A sum of $25,000 must be raised.

EB .L. Seamans William Chopson Warren

Petition Denied in Coppes vs Union National Savings

The appellant Samuel D. Coppes sought to remove the case to the Supreme Court but the petition was denied by the court. The parties involved include Samuel D. Coppes and Union National Savings Association of Indianapolis.

Samuel D. Coppes The Union National Savings Asso. of Indianapolis Supreme Court

Fisherman nets giant pike at Lake Wawasee

John McMahon caught a seven and a half pound monster pike while fishing at Lake Wawasee on Thursday.

Lake Wawasee John McMahon

Fort Wayne Man Transported as Smallpox Case Exposed Passengers

Harry Mossman of Fort Wayne traveling home from Lincoln Nebraska was seized by illness on a Pennsylvania train and exposed fellow passengers to smallpox while en route.

Harry Mossman Fort Wayne Lincoln, Neb Pennsylvania

Scarcity Drives Home Building Delays in Goshen

Lumber and building materials are scarce and costly, leading many Goshen residents to delay constructing new houses and postponing home improvements.

Goshen

Protest Against Bishop System At Terre Haute Meeting

Elkhart Congregational church members adopted a resolution opposing a tri church union with United Brethren and Methodist Protestant bodies. They argue each church should govern itself without superior officers and named delegates to file the protest at the Terre Haute state meeting next week.

Congregational Church Elkhart United Brethren Terre Haute

Wi9na Interurban seeks Clinton street franchise for freight depot track

The Winona Interurban Railway will ask the city council for a franchise to lay a track on Clinton Street from Fifth Street to the new Beyer Bros freight depot. The plan aims to unload and reload freight at the depot, ending Clinton Street traffic disruption though residents oppose the project. The council’s decision is not known.

Winona Interurban Railway Company Clinton Street Fifth Street Beyer Bros

Valley Line Transit To Orland Opens With Steam Power

The Valley line from Lagrange to Orland will operate tomorrow using a standard passenger coach and steam engine. Four trains will run daily between Lagrange and Orland, with band music and oratory expected tomorrow. Lake Gage is projected to be reached by mid May.

Lagrange Orland Lake Gage

Petition Drives for Brick Paving on Sixth Street

Circulating petitions seek to pave Sixth Street from Lincoln Avenue to Purl Street in brick. Other petitions urge delaying Fifth Street paving until next summer. All petitions will be presented to the council at the meeting next Monday night.

Sixth Street Lincoln Avenue Purl Street Fifth Street

Harper buys South Bend site of Pease Engine works

Chas A Harper purchased the south end South Bend property formerly used by the Pease Engine company from Christian Soens. The Hubert A Myers lawn swing factory stood burned there weeks earlier. Harper will convert the buildings into dwellings paying 1400 dollars for the premises.

Chas. A. Harper Christian Soens South Bend Pease Engine Company Hubert A. Myers Mr. Harper

Presents for Ladies Tonight at the Irwin House

Ladies Night at the Ir win draws patrons with a popular program. Two presents will be awarded at the first performance. Go early to secure good seats.

The Irwin

Births A Son Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Hostetler

A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Walter Hostetler of Waka Tusa.

Walter Hostetler Waka- Tusa

Hats Offered in Economy Display at Low Prices

Window display shows trimmed hats priced at 4 and 5 dollars, sale begins Saturday morning with hats marked at two dollars.

Room for rent near Interurban station in town

Two carpenters seek a room at 110 Wilson Avenue on premises of Geo. R. Harper or James Coulter. Space available for a restaurant or barber shop under the Interurban station. Inquiries to W. L. Stonex.

Wilson Avenue Geo. R. Harper James Coulter W. L. Stonex

Torrid Wave of Special Values Announced

A torrid wave of discounts arrives tomorrow at Leas and Galbreath and Rule's offering shaving soaps claimed to be the only soap fit for the face.

Leas & Galbreath’s Rule’s

Library Club Ball Raises Funds for Public Hospital

The Library club held a charity ball in McNaughton hall with about 75 couples on the floor. Receipts total around 250 dollars, with expenses not exceeding 50 dollars, leaving a net about 200 dollars for the public hospital fund. The event featured Maypole dancing, a punch bowl, Imperial orchestra music, and out of town guests from Toledo, South Bend and Fort Wayne.

Public Hospital Fund Library Club McNaughton Hall Winnifred Stemm Mary Fobes Claudine Ruton Florence Replogle Louise Heatwole Georgia Lacy Helen Tiedemann Elizabeth Alderman Mildred Stonex Diana Putnam Marie Starr Florence Baker Fay Carmien Kate Berry May Garvin Joyce Kinney Katherine Lesh Margaret Winnedge Lillian Egbert Louise Beck Ned Newell Lester Rough Otto Bade Donald Whitmer Punch Bowl Imperial Orchestra Max Hascall Toledo Marie Cleis South Bend Mary McDonald Fort Wayne

Where is George Harris missing son sought by father

George E. Harris of Shenandoah Virginia seeks his 18 year old son George Harris who is blind in one eye and has a crippled hand. The boy once lived at Mishawaka Orphans Home then with Charles Shenafield near Bremen and vanished after escaping Plymouth Orphans Home.

George Harris George E. Harris Shenandoah John S. Harris Mr. Harris Danville Mishawaka Charles Shenafield Bremen Harris Plymouth Colorado Virginia Indiana St. Joseph County

Doctor Mourns Death of Family Driving Horse Liar

Dr. W B Kreider mourns the loss of Liar a family driving horse that served 18 years providing carriage service and quick trips to sick homes. The aged horse died yesterday from infirmities. Two valuable canines including a collie were killed by the fire department yesterday.

W. B. Kreider

Bargains for Saturday at Holtzinger & Myers

Local ad lists Saturday bargains from Holtzinger and Myers 304 East Lincoln Ave. Fancy Sand Potatoes 47¢ a bushel eight pound butter 25¢ a tub 2% can Sugar Corn 7%? 20c bulk coffee 15¢ per pound Large can baked beans 5¢ Bananas oranges apples lemons and other produce also celery and greens available.

Holtzinger & Myers East Lincoln Ave

Mulholland Denies Chicago South Bend Merger Report

E H Mulholland told the Tribune in South Bend that no merger involving the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana company is under consideration contrary to claims in the Indianapolis Commercial Reporter.

South Bend E. H. Mulholland The Tribune Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Indianapolis

Toronto Man Linked to Michigan City Train Death

A Toronto man named Nolan, missing for some time, is now believed to be connected to a suicide in Michigan City after jumping under a Michigan Central train. The case shifts from unknown to a possible identified victim with Canadian ties.

Michigan City Michigan Central Toronto, Can Nolan

Hawks Hardware Co Sells Trellises and Bed Guards

Those sweet pea trellises wire flow er bed guards and wire trellises at Hawks Hardware Co.

Hawks Hardware Co

Leas and Galbreath Run Down Prices on Stocks

Quantities are reduced but bargains are greater than ever at Leas and Galbreath's. The store highlights deeper discounts on remaining inventory aiming to clear shelves and attract bargain hunters.

Leas & Galbreath’s

Hawks Hardware Ad Promotes Cabbage Plants and Seeds

The notice advertises cabbage plants at Hawks Hardware Co and highlights Vaughn's seeds in stock. It presents a simple local retail item likely from a small community page. No other details are provided in readable text.

Hawks Hardware. Co Vaughn

Tribune Attacks New York-Chicago Ten Hour Line Project

The Chicago Tribune accuses the New York Chicago company of misleading investors about the ten hour line. It cites a warning of anticipated lawsuits by the road’s president and notes lavish promotion and stock sales amid little local progress.

Chicago Chicago Tribune The Tribune LaPorte Col. Hord Goshen St. Joseph County

Neglected Young Wife Seeks Court Support

Jacob E. Brown was released on his own recognizance in Elkhart after pleading not guilty to wife desertion. On counsel advice he agreed to provide for his family, including their eight weeks old child. The 19 year old wife testified that relatives previously supplied food and essentials.

Jacob E. Brown Elkhart Hughes P. L. Turner Brown Pat O’brien

Death in La Porte Barn Sparks Wedding Plans

Nellie Fritzen a 21 year old daughter of Charles Fritzen was found dead in the family barn in La Porte. She had been engaged to be married next Tuesday to a young man in South Bend. Her sister located the body fifteen minutes after the two had spoken in the house.

Nellie Fritzen Charles Fritzen la Porte South Bend

Chicago executive’s $10000 check damaged in transit

A 10000 dollar check mailed by J. D. Price of Chicago to Col. A. P. Hord promoter in La Porte was found cut up in a mail sack. A German found the letter, opened it and returned the check to Mr. Price in Chicago.

J. D. Price Chicago New York-Chicago Col. A. P. Hord la Porte Mr. Price

Oak Ridge Cemetery Improvements Underway

Oak Ridge cemetery is being improved and prepared for summer. Work focuses on the east part of the burial grounds and plans are in place to plat the recently purchased addition.

Oak Ridge Cemetery

Sidway Company Keeps Elkhart Plant Open

Elkhart will retain its plant by closing with the Sidway company. Work to enlarge the facility on three buildings starts immediately. Within a year the operation is guaranteed to provide 600 jobs.

Sidway Company Elkhart

To Occupy New Quarters for Stationery Store Move

McDowell and Boylan will relocate their stationery store and printing plant to the Carmien room, starting Monday.

McDowell and Boylan Carmien

Woman aged 118 buried with no relatives found

Mrs. Tina Minninska long reported to be 118 years old and to recall Napoleon’s army in Poland during the 1812 retreat died at the LaPorte county asylum and was buried yesterday with no trace of kin located.

Tina Minninska Poland Moscow LaPorte County Asylum

Temporary foot-bridge aids east side residents

A work crew builds a temporary pedestrian bridge on East Lincoln avenue over Rock Run for east side residents while teams continue using the Cottage avenue bridge.

Lincoln Avenue Rock Run Cottage Avenue

Millinery Bargain Sale Closes Out at Leas' & Galbreath

In looking for bargains in millinery go where cut prices really exist. We are closing out everything at half price and less. Leas' & Galbreath.

Leas’ &Galbreath

Local residents travel and visit across towns

Mrs. Joe H. Lesh heads to Chicago while Luther Swinehart arrives from LaGrange. Harry Reiff returns from Chicago. Dr. F. M. Ihrig visits Middlebury. Others journey to Dowagiac, Sturgis, Belvidere, Milford, California, and South Bend as relatives and friends host and meet.

Joe H. Lesh Chicago Luther Swinehart Lagrange Harry Reiff F. M. Ihrig Middlebury David Caminsky Dowagiac L. J. Brooks Sturgis E. L. Jones Belvidere Ill Peru William Whan Churubusco Theresa Miller Della Jarrett Anna Jarrett White Pigeon Mich H. A. Butterfield Roy Latta St. Louis C. C. Latta

Drayman Injures Self At Pike Street Bridge

Frank Drake, a drayman, backed his wagon with horse and rubbish over the edge of the Pike street bridge. He and his load fell about 30 feet. Eyewitnesses say he looked like Santa Claus after being pulled from the debris, though his statement did not match his appearance.

Santa Clause Frank Drake Pike Street Bridge Mr. Drake Santa Claus

Victor Trudeau Released After Lake Shore Wreck Injuries

Victor Trudeau, severely injured in the Lake Shore wreck near Mishawaka on October 22, was discharged from Epworth Hospital in South Bend and is visiting friends here. Doctors had feared he might not recover from his injuries.

Victor Trudeau Lake Shore Mishawaka Epworth Hospital South Bend

Illustrated lecture by Dr. Kaye at Baptist church

Dr. Kaye spoke on an illustrated topic at the Baptist church last night under the WCTU auspices. The event was well patronized and left attendees satisfied with the presentation.

Kaye Baptist Church

Reinstated workers take roles in Birkhart facilities

Targetmen are reinstated with Henry Strohm assigned as switch tender in Birkhart. John Booker, previously recovered at the North Main street crossing, will also be accommodated in the arrangements.

Henry Strohm Birkhart John Booker North Main Street

New Tea and Coffee House Opens in Bakery Room

Harry Dangler will occupy the Perfection bakery room with 2 tea and coffee houses. The bakery business will continue in the rear.

Harry Dangler Perfection Bakery

Vaudette Theatre Tonight Presents Two Films and Song

A change of bill tonight at the Vaudette theatre features a double feature with From Jealousy, to Madness as the serious first film and At the Music Hall as the comic second film. Miss Lyman will sing Are You Coming Out Tonight Mary Ann.

Vaudette Theatre Music Hall Miss Lyman Mary Ann

Funeral for Florence Carpenter Held at First Brethren Church

The funeral for Florence Carpenter who died March 2 from diphtheria will be Sunday at 11 o clock at the First Brethren church with Rev. G W Rench officiating.

Florence Carpenter First Brethren Church G. W. Rench

Hats Cut to Two Dollars in Economy Ad

Readers can save with an economy ad showing $4 trimmed hats now priced at $2. A special purchase lowers costs and offers value for shoppers seeking bargains today.

Local Hat Prices At Leas and Galbreath Sale

Fragmentary notice advertises trimmed hats and marked down prices at Leas and Galbreath with a casual Home meats reference and Daub’s while hinting at a sale event tomorrow.

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