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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1906

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Burglary suspects captured near New Paris in Union Township

Deputy Sheriff Chatten captured two men in a mid afternoon chase after a series of break ins in New Paris and nearby Millersburg. Police traced the suspects from Gilbert and Whitehead stores to the River Brethren church six miles southwest of town where residents aided in detaining the men awaiting jail.

Chatten Union Township New Paris Millersburg I. W. Whitehead Mr. Whitehead Gilbert Suleman Mishler River Brethren Church Wan Sherif Chatten

Mortuary notices from Elkhart and Ethhaid area

Mary Treash wife of William H E Treash died at home in Elkhart after a brumehal attack. Survived by husband and children Cloyd Oliver Mrs Boomershine Mrs Grace Daub and Mrs Charles Trump and brother John Kahtor. August C C Rademacher died at 71 of apoplexy at his home five miles northwest of Ethhait. Survived by wife and two sisters. Rademacher was a recmter of the asth End regime mt.

Treash Mary William HE Treash Elkhart Uggs Cloyd Treash Oliver Treash Boomershine Grace Daub Charles Trump John Kahtor Rademacher August CC Ethhait

Elkhart County Medical Society Meets with Absent Speaker

The Elkhart County Medical Society held its regular meeting with good attendance. Dr Snapp read a well prepared paper discussed by members. Dr Hall was slated to speak on goitre but was absent. Dr Lemon presented the topic using a recent case, sparking substantial discussion.

Elkhart Counts Medical Society Snapp Hall of

Brick Breaks Ranks On Free Seed Funding Vote

On the final vote to discontinue seed appropriation Representative Brick was the sole Indiana member voting to end the funding. Foster Holliday Overstreet Watson Cromer and Zenor did not vote, with Zenor, Cromer away from Washington along with the last three.

Brick Indiana Foster Holliday Overstreet Watson Cromer Zenor Washington

G A R Plans Indiana Encampment at Lafayette Dates

An official circular from G A R headquarters outlines arrangements for the Indiana department state encampment to be held at Lafayette on May 22 25 and 24.

Department of Indiana Lafayette

Hawks Gortner Invite Formal Opening on May 7

The Hawks Gortner invite you to an informal opening of their new office building on East Lincoln Avenue. The event runs Monday May 7 from 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the new offices.

Hawks-Gortner East Lincoln Avenue

Ed Ditton to Open Hotel at Wawasee Lake

Ed Ditton, proprietor of Ditton's Cottage at Wawasee, prepares to open his summer hotel at the big lake within a few days. Everything is in splendid shape at Wawasee.

Ed Ditton Ditton Wawasee Big Lake

Hose Guarantee and Replacement Service Offered by Riley & Son

Jas A Riley and Son offer a guarantee on hose construction for the season. They commit to replacing defective pieces and promise reliable hoses at satisfactory prices, ensuring customer protection and trust.

Jas. A. Riley & Son

Wawasee Club Probe by Kosciusko Grand Jury

Kosciusko County grand jury in Warsaw, with thirty Syracuse witnesses, investigates the Wawasee Club operating in the Holton hotel building in Syracuse. Reported scheme uses coupon books for liquor under no license, with coupons redeemable for drinks and other items. Prosecutors were alerted by Syracuse residents opposing licenses in Turkey Creek township and aim to curb liquor violations.

Kosciusko County Grand Jury Syracuse Warsaw Club Holton Warsaw Union Grand Jury Wawasee Club Turkey Creek

Automobile crash injures Joseph S B Baker during Straus Bros farm tour

Joseph S. Baker was thrown from a Straus Auto near Atwood Kosciusko county after rounding a corner and hitting gravel in the road. The auto with three others struck a tree beside a rail fence. Baker in front seat was the sole thrower. The trip followed recent farm-viewing rounds with a photographer accompanying the Straus Bros. business party.

Joseph SB. Baker Straus Bros Atwood Kosciusko County Mr. Baker

Judge Biggs Improves After Long Illness

Judge Hiram S. Biggs of War saws shows marked improvement in recent days though still weak. He is able to move about and converse with friends, regaining strength after a lengthy illness, bringing relief to many acquaintances.

Hiram 8S. Biggs Warsaw Biges

Elkhart Bonds Sold at Premium by Indianapolis Firm

Elkhart sold a $50,000 municipal bond issue to EDDash & Co of Indianapolis for $51,125.50. The bonds carry 4 percent interest, but the premium effectively lowers the rate to about 2.3 percent, versus the earlier bid from Wild & Co of Indianapolis.

Elkhart Eddash & Co Indianapolis Wild & Co of

Undertakers Attend Funeral in Syracuse

Undertakers from the state including Elkham Nappanee Wakarusa New Paris Milford Millersburg Ligonier and other towns attended the funeral of George Carr in Syracuse today. They presented a handsome costly floral offering as a testimonial of esteem.

Elkham Nappanee Wakarusa New Paris Milford Millersburg Ligonier George Carr Syracuse

Strikes Threaten Chicago Excursion Boats

The summer excursion boats in Chicago may be tied up indefinitely due to a general strike of marine workers. Two Graham and Morton boats will be affected immediately by the action.

Chicago Graham and Morton

Birth of Bart Nymeyer Jr in Elkhart area

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bart Nymeyer of Elkhart. Mrs. Nymeyer is formerly Miss Frane Benham.

Bart Nymeyer Elkhart Nymeyer Frane Benham

Peninsular Hot Air Furnaces Lead in Goshen

A Goshen canvass finds Peninsular Hot Air furnaces in use more than the next two styles combined. Contact Jas A. Riley & Son for a furnace estimate for next winter.

Goshen Jas. A. Riley & Son

Truncation of Popular Styles Refuels Backroom Debate

A trimmed text notes popular fashion styles reappearing in the back rooms of the economy with a price tag of 1.98, signaling a minor shift in consumer trends and retail pricing.

College Dormitory Fund Talks With Carnegie Contact

Representatives from the Commercial Exchange Goshen College and E O Wood travel to New York to discuss a dormitory fund with James Bertram Andrew Carnegie’s personal representative The goal is a 25000 fund to improve the college campus while noting past donations and subscription losses. Professor E Neff promotes spelling reforms and a tough vocabulary program at Wieh School highlighting public school spelling deficits.

The Commercial Exchange Goshen College New York City James Bertram Andrew Carnegie

Faves Election by the People

Joshua Strange of Marion, a state grange leader, advocates electing U S senators by popular vote and urges the legislature to follow the people's choice in selecting the senate candidates.

Joshua Strange Marion Grange United States

Wabash College Holds Sixty-Eighth Commencement

Wabash College prepares for its sixty-eighth commencement on June 15 with forty-five seniors set to graduate. Among those named are Franklin Arthur Boulton of Goshen William Burns Duff of Lagrange Arthur J Klein of Elk Hart Warren Albert Ruth of Mishawa kur and Lawrence Burton Sullivan of Goshen.

Wabash College Franklin Arthur Boulton Goshen William Burns, Duff Lagrange Arthur J. Klein Elkhart Warren Albert Ruth Mishawakur Lawrence Burton Sullivan

Suicide at Wallace Circus in Marion Claims Bluffton Youth

Fred McDowell 20 of Bluffton ended his life in Marion after attending the Wallace circus, with his sweetheart Hazel Gilpin 15 present. The tragedy occurred in view of Miss Gilpin as police investigated the incident.

Marion Fred McDowell Bluffton Miss Hazel Gilpin

Brakeman Frant Kreuger Sent Home After Injury

Frant Kreuger from the G. and M. branch, who suffered a foot mash at Middlebury and was treated at Clark hospital in Elkhart, was returned to his home today.

Frant Kreuger G. & M. Branch Middlebury Clark Hospital Elkhart

To New Quarters for Reading Room

The Christian Science reading room moved from the L. O. O. F. block to the Hawks Gortner building on the second floor.

Christian Science Reading Room Hawks-Gortner

Rail right of way purchase in LaPorte County

The third rail system linking Chicago and New York is being advanced with a right of way purchase in LaPorte County. The move signals progress on the cross country electric railway project and involves local land acquisitions and approvals.

Chicago New York LaPorte County

South Bend Scientists to Visit Goshen for Kimball Lecture

South Bend Christian Scientists will travel to Goshen on Sunday May 14 in a chartered interurban car to attend Edward A Kimball's lecture at the Jefferson. The ad urges readers to select Hawks Hardware Co for sash doors paints and builders hardware for new houses.

South Bend Goshen Edward A. Kimball Jefferson Hawks Hardware Co

Wanted A girl to do general house work for two in family

Classified notice from Mrs. W. and Jack Latta at 107 South Sixth street seeking a girl to perform general house work not including washing or ironing with good wages offered.

W. Jack Latta South Sixth Street

Economy Store Promotes Large Glassware Sale

The Economy announces a large display of table glassware with low prices at its big store. Jackets are advertised at cut prices with tomorrow as the last day of the sale.

Salisbury Arrested in Niles for Beating Wife

Frank D Salisbury is under arrest in Niles Michigan for assault and battery against his wife Allie Salisbury. The couple had been living in the London building. the wife accuses him of dragging her by the hair and beating her while intoxicated. She says 20 years of abuse ended when she threatened to leave. Hearing postponed to today.

Frank D. Salisbury Niles Mich Allie Salisbury Salisbury London

Check swindler George McCall claims acted to deceive

George McCall also known as George Sichingon has recovered from feigned insanity and admits he played a role to deceive officers. He was arrested in Kansas City three months ago for larceny, broke jail, fled to Kalamazoo where he was jailed to await Kansas City agents, and became mentally unstable after the Kalamazoo arrest.

George McCall George Sichingon Kansas City Kalamazoo

Engagement of Miss Ella Conn to Dr Elmer Hagenbaugh

Miss Ella Conn sister of Col C G Conn of Elkhart announces her engagement to Dr Elmer Jasper Hagenbaugh of Downers Grove. The wedding is set for Wednesday afternoon May dith at 4 o clock at 156 Saratoga avenue Downers Grove. Miss Conn has long been active in Elkhart musical development.

Ella Conn Col C. G Conn Elkhart Elmer Jasper Hagenbaugh Downer's Grove Saratoga Avenue Downers Grove Conn

Memory of Priests Honored at Notre Dame

The memory of two pioneering American priests Father Edward Sorin founder of Notre Dame University and Father Stephen T Badin famed Indian missionary of the Midwest was honored in a solemn ceremony at the university during the early 1900s.

Edward Sorin University of Notre Dame Stephen T. Badin Middle West

Former LaPorte Police Chief Resigns as Central League Umpire

Pailip Bongerz a former boilermaker pugilist and LaPorte police chief resigns from his post as a Central League umpire His Canton Ohio stint where fans tossed pop bottles and cushions over opinions was cited as sufficient reason and ends his umpiring duties

Pailip Bongerz LaPorte Canton

Missing 1 Year Old Elkhart Boy Sought in South Bend

Elmer Fawley a one year old boy from Elkhart is missing. Police were notified and asked to assist in the search as authorities believe he may have traveled to South Bend.

Elmer Fawley Elkhart South Bend

Wickman & Co. Tailoring Firm Closes in South Bend

The Wickman and Co firm running a ladies tailoring concern in South Bend has shut its doors. Rumors say Mathew Wickman, the senior member, has decamped from the business.

Wickman

Corn School Planned by Lagrange County Farmers

Lagrange County farmers prepare a corn school to be held next winter at La Grange. Prizes will be awarded for the best corn specimens in the coming season.

Lagrange County Lagrange

South Bend Track Team Opens Season at Notre Dame

The South Bend high school track team meets Elkhart at Notre Dame this Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock for the first inter scholastic meet of the season.

South Bend Elkhart Notre Dame

Finger Mashed at Factory

Claude Paul of Second Street, a factory worker, mashed a finger in machinery yesterday afternoon.

Claude Paul Second Street

Riley Special Lawn Mowers Introduced at $2.50

Jas A Riley and Son announce a large batch of lawn mowers under their Riley Special brand priced unusually low at two dollars fifty cents. They ask customers if they have seen them. Local sales pitch from the Riley firm.

Riley Special Jas. A. Riley & Son

Economy Manages Stockings Offer With Guarantee

The agency promotes American Boy stockings priced at a quarter per pair with a two pair offer and a guaranteed satisfactory wear. The promotion highlights value and durability for buyers.

Economy Displays Popular Grays-150 Skirts

The popular and stylish greys-150 skirts have just been placed on display at the Economy store, attracting shoppers with their modern look and affordable price.

Family Tragedy Follows Elk Heart Suicide Attempt

R W Snellenberger, who tried to take his own life at the Bucklen hotel in Elk Heart, died after being taken to Visula Ind. His wife and two year old daughter survive. Domestic unhappiness cited as motive. he had quarreled with his wife at her mother’s home. He formerly served as I S M station agent at Millersburg.

R. W. Snellenberger Bucklen Elkhart Mr. Shellenberger Vistula Ind J. J. Shellenberger Harley Shellenberger York Township Shellenberger Quincey Millersburg

Farmer Babcock Offered 2000 for Topeka Acreage

Hon J N Babcock, known to Elkhart county farmers, was offered 2000 for his two acre Topeka farm. He bought land 25 years ago for 36490, paying mostly down. He worked as a cobbler at night while farming and expanded his holdings to a prominent Hamwpatch farm, saying he would know how to handle the land but not the money.

J. N. Babcock Elkhart County Topeka Babcock Suneres

Local residents report illnesses and recoveries

Miss Dora Burns was taken ill yesterday and is confined to her home. Mrs. Frank Finney has been quite ill for a couple of days. E. J. Snook, previously ill last Sunday, is considerably improved. Mrs. Charles Crowell continues to show steady improvement. Mrs Fred Niceum of North Eighth Street is confined to bed with tonsillitis.

Dora Burns Frank Finney E. J. Snook Charles Crowell Fred Niceum North Eighth Street

Examinations Across Cities Show Improvement in Scores

An Elkhart educator notes exam papers graded in 1848 and re administered to Springfield eighth graders, Goshen eighth graders, and finally Elkhart eighth graders. Average correct answers rise from 29.4 in arithmetic and 40.0 in spelling in 1848 to 65.5 and 51.2 in Springfield, 57.8 and 46.2 in Goshen, and 56.5 and 47.4 in Elkhart.

Elkhart Riley Springfield Mass Goshen

Northern Indiana Deaths Report Distributed

Death notices from northern Indiana report John Patten pioneer of LaGrange County died in Valentine at 80. Mrs Jane Griffith died in LaGrange at 50. Mrs Martin Weiler died yesterday in LaPorte. Mrs Sarah Dresster died near South Bend at 65. John George Gehring died at Milwaukee Westerdale aged 77.

John Patten Lagrange County Valentine Jane Griffith Lagrange Martin Weiler LaPorte Sarah Dresster South Bend John George Gehring MisaauWwaka Westerdale

Runaway Return Report Confirms False Alibis

Pretty Ruth Dawhiney who ran away to Chicago to avoid returning to LaPorte school was found and brought home to Michigaun City. She claimed she was seduced away by Richard Purvis and that gypsies stole her while picking wildflowers, but investigators found these stories false.

Ruth Dawhiney Chicago LaPorte Michigaun City Richard Purvis Michigan City

Elkhart Chautauqua Introduces Cadet Ground Patrols

Elkhart Chautauqua will feature a new patrol system by St. Johan's cadets a boys military group led by W. C. Johnson. The cadets will guard the grounds day and night as part of camp drill. More campers are expected than last year based on inquiries from Elkhart and nearby towns. The program is not finalized but aims to include high class platform speakers and entertainers.

Elkhart Chautauqua St. Johan's Cadets W. C. Johnson St. Jon's Episcopal Church Chautauqua Chautauqua Association Elkhart

Georgetown to Debate Notre Dame Law Students Pair

Georgetown University near Washington plans a debate between its law students and a Notre Dame team from South Bend. The event showcases cross campus legal discussion and student scholarship.

Georgetown University Washington, D. C Georgetown Law School Notre Dame University South Bend

Colonel Carlisle Receives Scotch Collie From J Pierpont Morgan

Col. Charles Arthur Carlisle of South Bend expands his kennel with Queen a fine Scotch collie presented to him by J Pierpont Morgan the renowned New York financier.

Charles Arthur Carlisle South Bend Queen J. Pierpont Morgan New York

Marshall Not an Aspirant for Twelfth District Nomination

Thomas R. Marshall, Columbia City lawyer, will not seek the Democratic congressional nomination in Indiana's Twelfth district. In an interview with the LaGrange Standard he said he prefers to "get well enough alone."

First Christian Women to Sell Bread and Pakes at Jones Store

The Ladies of the First Christian church plan a bake sale at Jones furniture store on Saturday May 5 offering 40 loaves of bread 109 dozen light biscuits chocolate pies custard pumpkin cherry pies cake cookies potato salad and pickles for fund raising.

Ladies of the First Christian Church Jones’ Furniture Store

South Bend Pitcher Arthur Petty Gains Fame

Arthur Petty, a clever southpaw twirler, draws attention in South Bend with a standout record after striking out 21 at Goshen and 13 at Plymouth, all without allowing a hit.

Arthur Petty South Bend Petty Goshen Plymouth

Warsaw Girl Sued for Divorce

Mrs. Bernice Gibbs of Warsaw daughter of W. H. Mershon, known in musical comedy, has been sued for divorce by her husband who alleges desertion.

Warsaw Bernice Gibbs W. H. Mershon

Seed department offers bone meal fertilizer and bug emulsion

Hawks Hardware Co. features bone meal fertilizer for flowers and vegetables in its seed department. Also offered is kerosene emulsion for bugs and plant vermin control.

Hawks Hardware Co

Local Man Sprains Back During Home Task

S. P. Wilden of North Main Street seriously sprained his back while cleaning a noose in the cellar at his home this morning and is confined to bed.

Noose S. P Wilden North Main Street

Eva Tanguay to Bring The Sambo Girl to Jefferson

Eva Tanguay and her company perform The Sambo Girl at the Jefferson this evening. The show, a tour favorite last season, features Miss Tanguay’s unique stage presence and a lively program of more than twenty musical numbers.

Eva Tanguay Jefferson Miss Tanguay

Real estate loan ads from George R B Harper

An advertising notice discusses real estate loans and abstracts of title from George R B Harper and Leas and Galbreath, highlighting mid summer offerings.

George RB Harper Galbreath

Century Club Reception Aids Elkhart Visit for Cleveland Dealers

Wholesale dealers from Cleveland will be hosted in Elkhart with a Century Club reception. Goshen and Elkhart merchants coordinate auto tours and city sights for the excursion on Wednesday May 25. Warren Hill and Co. plan a city tour and all auto owners are asked to join with their cars.

Century Club Elkhart Goshen and Cleveland Warren Hill and Co Hill

Residents and Visitors Reported in Local Notes

Personal notices list Deetie Cohen from Ks ssville and visits by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Abbott in Wachasee. Wallace Shafer’s business trip to Chicas, and Mrs Frank Arnold with her daughter visiting Milford Junction. Miss Bell Simon of Detroit visiting grandparents. The Caminsays of Charl’s Shore, F H Evans at Nappanee buying hops, David Snapp visiting Pierceton, Dr J A Snapp returns home. Mrs Mishier en route to new Baltimore home. Mrs Rute Oohrer and Mrs Francis Todd return to Huntington. Misses Chloe and Emma Davis return to North Manchester. Cartmell family moving to Middlebury township next Tuesday after living there since 1904. Mrs Bruce Sentz and Miss Jane Draper of Ligonier guests of Mrs Fredo Fresters with others attending the show. Florence Silverman, National Jewish Hospital official, leaves Nashville after visiting parents. Mr and Mrs C Dentbufsky.

Deetie Cohen Kensallville Frank Abbott Wachasee Wallace Shafer Chicas Frank Arnold Ittie Frends Milford Junclien Bell Simon Detroit N. Caminsay Charl Ligonier F. H. Evans Nappanee David Snapp J. A Snapp Pierceton Mishier Fullerton Ned Jacob Mishter Baltimore Rute Oohrer Francis Todd Huntington Chloe Emma Davis North Manchester David F. Cartmell Middlebury Township Middlebury Bruce Sentz Jane Draper Fredo Fresters Me. Scurt Harry Fresters Flo Silverman National Jewish Hospital Denver Nashville Mro C. Dentbufsky

Eva Tanguay Loses Hat After Window Incident on Racecourse

Eva Tanguay lost an expensive hat while riding from Marion to Wa bash on the Bie Four. A chorus girl pushed Tangway head through an open window 30 yards from the track as spectators watched a lamb in a field. The hat was recovered after telegrams were sent.

Marion Wabash Eva Tanguay Tangway Meo

Hawks Electric Company Demonstration Event

The Hawks Electric company invites the public to view electric heating stoves flat irons and motors at showrooms in the Hawks Gartner building on Monday May 7th from 2:00 to 6:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p m. Seats are free and music will be provided.

Hawks- Gartner Hawks Electric Company

Lost Rings Between Restaurant and School House

Two rings lost between Mann's restaurant and the Pike street school house. One ring has a ruby set and the other a garnet set. Finder please leave at this office. Reward offered by Q L. Simmons Fire Insurance. Warm air furnaces listed by Barron and Mev.

Mann's Pike Street School House

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