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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1915

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Annual County W T U Session Opens With Large Attendance

The annual institute of the Etkiart Chanity W. C. T. U. began at the First Reformed Church with a large crowd. Programs include devotionals, addresses by Mrs. Wayhinger and Rev. Faust, and a Diamond Medal Contest. Evening speakers Callan and Wayhinger are anticipated. sessions continue tomorrow with lectures on temperance and prohibition.

Etkiart Chanity W. C. T. U Lrst Reformed Church Shady. Elshart Nowells Vayhinger Grace Tanman Institute Tarnard Millershburs Olive Nafziger Wertz Elkhart Esther Cline Howenstein Orchestra Jennie Zinger Eichart Malle Siwith Bechtel Ars Page Goshen E. Starbuck Rev Graham Walter Wambold France Millersburg H. Robert Smith Baptist Church Wayhinger Cleo Myers Goshen College Glee Club Charlotte Coulter Clara Bollinghouse Messrs. Hostetler Pearl Wambold Virginia Cantwell Helen Charlton Don Cos

Mrs Culla J Vayhinger to Speak Tonight in Goshen

A large Goshen crowd is expected to hear Mrs Culla J Vayhinger of Indianapolis speak about 7 30 pm. She recently toured Goshen with the Flying Squadron and is known across several states for her platform presence. About 200 people attended this afternoon’s event as WCTU members from Goshen and beyond prepare for the evening program.

Culla J. Vayhinger Indianapolis

County Commencement Date Set For June Fifth

County committee members Elkhart township trustee R E Chatten and Concord township trustee Leslie Chamberlain have chosen Saturday June 5 as the county commencement date. Exercises will be in the Jefferson theatre with time to be announced. Goshen College President J Th Wartzler was invited to give the address but could not confirm availability.

Weaver R. E. Chatten Elkhart Township Leslie Chamberlain Concord Township Jefferson Theatre J. Th. Wartzler Goshen College

Neff and Neumann Tie The Knot In Missouri

Chauncey Nett son of Mr and Mrs M J Neff 424 Wilden avenue and Miss Ireda Neumann of New Madrid Missouri were married April 11 at the Methodist church in New Madrid by Rev J F Ricketts The groom moved to New Madrid two years ago and the bride is a teacher daughter of Mrs Adolph Neumann

Missouri Chauncey Nett M. J. Neff Wilden Avenue Ireda Neumann New Madrid J. F. Ricketts Adolph Neumann

City to rent Riggle building and keep central fire station

The fire department committee decides to leave the Riggle building on West Clinton Street for three years at $35 per month while the central fire station remains at that site. Mr. Riggle will perform repairs. A five year lease would have prompted razing the barn and building a brick structure.

The Common Council Riggle West Clinton Street Central Fire Station

Suit Brought to Renew Judgment in Kosciusko Court

Mae Wherley Kindig and others sue Edward Cammack in the Kosciusko circuit court at Warsaw to renew a judgment from May 9 1905 for 205 74 with payments of 115 24 made since. Cammack appeared and acknowledged an outstanding balance of 151 50.

Edward Cammack Mae Wherley Kindig Kosciusko Warsaw Cammack

Governor leverages Syrian deathbed tale in Riszk parole

Gov Ralston cites a Syrian deathbed confession to justify paroling Durgham EF Riszk from Michigan City prison. Riszk, sentenced for life in a killing described as self defense, will be moved to his parébis in his native Jaid after the parole is granted.

Durgham Riszk Michigan City Gov. Ralston Saidnava Syria Jaid

Elkhart and Goshen Prep for Dual Track Meet

Elkhart and Goshen High schools will meet in a dual track meet at Elk hart Saturday. The Northern Indiana track meet will be held at Gary, Saturday, May 22. A triangular meet may be held in Goshen Saturday, May 29th.

Elkhart Goshen Indiana Gary

Paper Sold in Howe Lagrange County Republican Change

The Lagrange County Republican newspaper published at Howe for six months under L. S. Lieger man has been sold to Lawrence F. Fair of Bluffton. Mr. Lieger man moved to Howe from Sherwood.

Lagrange County Republican Howe L. S. Liegerman Lawrence F. Fair Bluffton

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Marion Rohrer

Funeral services for Mrs. Marion Rohrer were held yesterday afternoon at the residence 1002 South Main St Rev. Minton officiating. Burial followed in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Rohrer Marion Rohrer South Main St Rev Minton Oak Ridge Cemetery

Grand View Farm Charters 47 Acre Benton Township Property

Amasa Silver records Grand View farm in Benton township with Recorder Winterhoff. Dry millwood ordered for Brooks at 1.25 per cord. Contact phone listing 277.

Amasa Silver Benton Township Recorder Winterhoff Grand View Farm

Hartford City Votes Dry in Option Election

Hartford City voted dry in yesterday's local option election by an unofficial margin of 101 with a total 1,629 ballots cast, up from 1,333 in the last municipal vote. Fifteen saloons will close. the city has been wet since 1842 amid praise for Evangelist Bob Jones who led a four week revival. Blackford County also voted no.

Hartford City Drys Vets Cirys Evangelist Bob Jones

Hinshaw Granted Temporary Parole for Funeral Attendance

Gov. Ralston announced a temporary parole for Rev. W. J. Hinshaw serving a life term for his wife’s murder. Hinshaw may attend the funeral of his lifelong friend Union B. I Hunt in Winchester tomorrow and will sit unaccompanied at the service.

Indianapolis Ralston W. J. Hinshaw Union B. I Hunt Hunt Winchester Hinshaw

Expelled from Membership in German Lutheran Church

Mayor M Karl Velland who served as treasurer for three years and a leading member voted to retain Herman Scheutte despite his recent joining of the Loyal Order of Mouse. The congregation expelled Scheutte by unanimous vote.

Columbus, Ltd M. Karl Velland Herman Scheutte Loyal Order of Mouse

Fort Wayne and Springfield railway sold for 85000

Decatur May 3. Offered for sale the fourth time by the French Quinn receiver the Fort Wayne and Springfield railway was declared sold to Lisetta Dirkson wife of Charles Dirkson of Root township former treasurer and Clara Koenig wife of J H Koenig former manager for 85000

Decatur French Quinn Fort Wayne& Springfield Lisetta Dirkson Charles Dirkson Root Township Clara Koenig J. H. Koenig

Estate Worth $8 000 For Actor John Bunny In Will

The estate of motion picture actor John Bunny who died recently in Stockton is valued at 8000 dollars with his widow named sole beneficiary and executrix. Earlier reports suggested a value of 200000 dollars.

New York John Bunny Stockton

Child Dies from Boiling Water Scalds in Indiana

Lilly Chandler, 10 months old son of John M. Chandler, died in Fort Wayne after pulling a kettle of boiling water suffocating him. The incident occurred in May, with investigators treating the case as accidental scalding.

FT. Wayne Lilly John M. Chandler

Barkley Named Lakeville Postmaster in Washington Move

The post office department appointed Floyd M. Barkley postmaster of Lakeville in St. Joseph County Tid. The notice, dated May 5, marks official approval of the appointment.

Washington Post Office Department Floyd M. Barkley Lakeville St. Joseph County Tid

Ladies Aid elects officers at Anna Hope home

At a meeting held at the home of Mrs. Anna Hope on South Main Street the Ladies Aid of the First Reformed church elected officers: President Mrs. Anna Hope, First Vice President Mrs. Mel Harter, Second Vice President Mrs. Will Steiniger, Secretary Mrs. D. A. Zartman, and Treasurer Mrs. C. L. Landgreaver.

Anna Hope South Main Street Ladies Aid of the First Reformed Church Mel Harter Will Steininger D. A. Zartman C. L. Landgreaver

Automobile license 57070 sought after hit and run

The holder of license 57070 is sought in Ligonier after a car backed into another and the driver sped away without damage adjustment. The man is said to be a Goshen resident.

Ligonier

Indianapolis speaker to address high school on tuberculosis

Miss Mary Ogilvie of Indianapolis will give an illustrated lecture at the assembly room of the high school tomorrow at 8 o'clock on tuberculosis.

Mary Ogilvie Indianapolis H Igh School

Risk is Candidate James K Risk for Governor Nomination

James K. Risk of Lafayette announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor next year. He enters the race amid early activity by state party organizers and local supporters.

Castetter and Co Take Goshen Venner Wood Output

Castetter and Co arrange to handle the wood output of Goshen Venner and Co, taking responsibility for processing distribution and supply chain of timber materials.

Castetter & Co Goshen Venner& Co

JAP Ultimatum on China Grants 48 Hour Delay

The situation between Japan and China is described as very grave as an ultimatum is issued and a delay of forty eight hours is granted. Officials from both countries assess potential actions and risks amid growing tensions.

China Timatum

Sunk by German Submarines Reported for Seven Trawlers

London reports that seven trawlers including Iolanthe Hero Northland Hector Prograss Coquette Bob White and others were sunk by German submarines. British forces claim to have repulsed attacks at Gallipoli and advanced inland as Smyrna negotiations with the Allies continue.

London Iolanthe Hero Northland Hector Prograss Coquette Bob White Rugby Uxbridge

Township Enumeration Shows 215 Boys and 176 Girls

The enumeration for Fikbart township done by Trustee Chatten counts 215 school age boys and 176 girls, about ten fewer than last year. It lists 11 old soldiers and one sailor.

Fikbart Chatten

Mushrooms Gathered by Goshen Residents

Dozens of Goshen locals are harvesting a large assortment of mushrooms in area woods. Community volunteers report steady picking and plan to share findings with neighbors. Local experts advise caution and proper identification before consumption.

County Commissioners Adjourn Over Fort Wayne Brick Contract

After hearing brick firm representatives, county commissioners adjourned to tomorrow to award a five mile Fort Wayne highway brick contract from Goshen city to the Benton township line. Low bidders include W. W. Hatch & Sons Co. and Ben KE Wise and Henry Cripe of Goshen. No brick type decision yet. Bids range from about 61 000 to 5 000.

Fort Wayne Goshen City Benton Township W. W. Hatch & Sons Co Ben KE. Wise Henry Cripe Goshen

Elkhart and Goshen Election Costs Reported

The Elkhart local option election cost 1015.48 with bills allowed and payable by the city. Auditor Brown completed the check and the canvass shows wets won by 108 majority though commissioner R W Monger has not signed or filed a bill. Goshen election total 410.05.

Eilkhart Brown Elkhart City R. W. Monger Board of Election Canvassers Common Council

Engagement of Nelle Weatherhead to Frank Wise

Mr Alonzo Weatherhead of 325 N Third announces the engagement of his daughter Nelle to Frank W Wise son of Mr and Mrs Henry Wise of Laporte. The wedding is set for early summer and the Wise couple will reside in Marshalltown IA where he works as a mechanic engineer. Sunshine class to be hosted by Mrs Eugene Myers and others on Thursday. Beulah Kreider hosts Tri Kappas. Clara McCrory hosts OL Club with a recent gathering and musical program.

Alonzo Weatherhead N. Third Street Nelle Frank W. Wise Henry Wise Laporte Wise Marshalltown Eugene Myers Harry Cirter Arthur Welds Sunshine First Brethren Sunday School Myers Eos North Third Street

Crampton Named Governor of Marton Soldiers Home

A.B. Crampton editor and publisher of the Delphi Citizen Times and former Goshen and Elkhart resident has been named governor of the Marton Soldiers Home succeeding the resigning George W. Steele. The salary is 8300 per year and Steele will quit May 20. Crampton in the sixties worked for the Democrat and Elkhart Review.

A.B. Crampton Delphi

Goshen Board Receives Coal Bids for School Needs

The Goshen city board of education received bids for furnishing coal including 400 to 600 tons of Pocahontas and 25 tons of hard coal. No award has been made yet as several proposals were filed.

Goshen Bowrd of Education Pocahontas

Drowning Victim Sent From Elkhart for Burial in Marvell

The body of Frederick Ivy a colored man who drowned in the St Joseph River as punishment for rocking a boat has been sent from Elkhart to Marvell Mich for burial. His father resides there.

Marvell Mich Frederick Ivy St. Joseph Elkhart

To Rejoin Sousa Herbert Clarke Rejoins Band as Soloist

Herbert L. Clarke of Elkhart, a renowned cornetist, has rejoined John Philip Sousa’s band as soloist. Clarke had been employed at the Corn horn factory in Elkhart.

Sousa Herbert L. Clarke Elkhart John Philip Sonars Band Mr. Clarke

Syracuse Commencement Graduates Include Goshen Son

Twenty five Syracuse school students will graduate Friday night. Dwight Ketring son of C E Ketring formerly of Goshen is among the number.

Syracuse Dwight Ketring C. E. Ketring Goshen

Call on Nations Banks in Reported Treasury Action

The controller of the currency issues a call requesting the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Saturday May 1.

Call On Nations

Birthday of M M Galentine at 75 in this city

M M Galentine of this city celebrated his 75th birthday today. He was born May 5 1840 at the site of the present county jail, a fact recorded in local notes.

M. M. Galentine

Noble County Sets May 24 Local Option Elections

Noble County commissioners order local option votes in Albion and Swan Township to be held Monday May 24. Officials announce the dual polls and urge voters to participate in the countywide decision.

Noble County Albion Swan Township

Courts digest reports various divorce, land suits and fines

Albert S Harper and others sue Edward M Harper to partition land in Benton township. Emma J Burrows seeks divorce from Alexander P Burrows after marriage on December 31 1908 and separation May 15 1912 with abandonment and support issues. Emma J Kauffman and Frederick Simpson sue Philo Moorehous Jr and 13 others to quiet title in Osolo township. Receivers in the Ideal Steel Wheel Co case allowed bill payments and asset transfer to Crow trustee. Several divorces and dismissals noted. Justice Wood’s court fined and jailed for contempt and intoxication charges with multiple arrests and $10.50 to $1050 costs.

Emma J. Burrows Alexander P. Burrows Emma J. Kauffman Frederick Simpson Philo Moorehous, Jr Osolo Township Ideal Steel Wheel Co E. A. Skinner C G. Crow Pauline MM. Hahn Mathias Y. Hahn Agnes L. Pettit Elton TI. Pettit Clyde C. Moore Edward K. Stair Bert Tosee Lulu B. Boyer Edward M. Boyer Charles Dotson Rave H. Nymyer Redeces Vwildebridle-Chapman Mamie Atkins Orlando Amsden Justice Wood J. 1. Wolfe

Death Notice in Nappanee for Mrs William Campbell

Mortuary record notes the sudden death of Mrs William Camp beth at her Nappanee home. Survived by her husband six daughters two sons and one brother. Funeral services were held yesterday.

Mothers Day Observed in Evangelical Church at New Paris

Mothers day observance set for Sunday at the Evangelical church in New Paris. Rev J E L Young pastor will lead Sunday school at 9 50 with a special program for attendees. Special services follow at 10 00 with activities arranged by the pastor, inviting all to attend.

Evangelical New Paris J. EL Young Aho

Vice President and Mrs Marshall in New Orleans and Phoenix Visit

The vice president and his wife are in New Orleans. Before arriving in Indianapolis he will fill speaking engagements in the south. They visited the home of Mrs Marshall's parents near Phoenix Arizona.

Marshall New Orleans Indianapolis South Phoenix Ariz

Public service commission terms expire for Murphy and Edwards

The terms of Charles Murphy and Charles A. Edwards on the Tudianal public service commission have expired. Each draws $6,000 annually. It is believed Gov. Ralston will re appoint them.

Charles Murphy Charles A. Edwards Tudianal Public Service Commission Ralston

Assessors Set to Complete 1815 Valuations in Elkhare

Township possessors finish 1815 work and expect higher county valuation in Elkhare. Assessors have until May 15 to complete their rounds.

Elkhare

Strother Buys Valparaiso Messenger Newspaper

Henry Strother of Havana UL purchases the Valparaiso Messenger. The paper was founded in 1879 by Englebert Rimmerman and has remained in the family since.

Henry Strother Havana, UL Valparaiso Messenger Englebert Rimmerman

Goshen Doctors to Present Papers at Elkhart County Meeting

Dr Lo Becknell will read a paper before the Elkhart County Medical Society tomorrow night. Drs Irwin Hollingsworth and Dreese are listed for discussions on the program.

Goshen Lo. Becknell Elkhart County Medical Society

Rev. Glenn L. Rice Installed at First Presbyterian Ligonier

Rev. Glenn L. Rice will be installed as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Ligonier tomorrow night. Rev. E. A. Vannuys of Goshen will deliver the charge to the new pastor.

Glenn L. Rice First Presbyterian Ebhureh Ligonier E. A. Vannuys Goshen

Fractured Collar Bone Sidelined After Fishing Trip

Theodore Burk injured during a Michigan fishing trip when he fell and sustained a fractured collar bone. He seeks rest and medical care to recover from the accident.

Theodore Burk Michigan

Ed Brown Sentenced for Drunkenness at Elk Hart

Ed Brown, described as a tramp, was arrested at Elk Hart for drunkenness and sentenced to the penal farm near Greensburg.

Ed Brown Elkhart Greensburg

Soldiers and Sailors Enumeration Filed by Township Trustees

Township trustees are filing their enumeration on soldiers and sailors, initiating official counting for eligible veterans and service members listed in the community records.

Light Frost In Morning Sale Notice

There was a light frost this morning with no serious damage. For sale a Standardbred mare, gentle. Price cheap if taken at once. Phone 782, 8t.

Gen

Damaged Hay Suit Ends With Defense Verdict

Marion Morrison sued William Tom in Kosciusko circuit court over five tons of hay bought at public sale. He claimed one ton was worthless and weed‑filled. the jury found no fault with Tom, citing buyer inspection risk.

Marion Morrison Syracuse William Tom Kosciusko Tom Farm Wits Tom Morrison

Watters Released in Elkhart Larceny Case

Goshen resident William R. Watters, a Crow Motor Car Co. plant employee, was arrested for stealing iron feet of rope and lead from the municipal water system. He was released and the entire prosecution dismissed after his marriage to Eva M. Powers of Elkhart. Police believed he was in Davenport, Iowa, at the time.

William R. Watters Willian R. Watters Goshen Crow Motor Car Co Elkhart Watters Eva M. Powers Eikhart Davenport Ta

Local Notes on Residents and Rider Incident

S Whisler, former justice of the peace, is up at his home on 313 South Fifth Street. Miss Baumgardner, daughter of Fr angelist Baumgardner, is up at her home on North Seventh Street. Rural mail carrier Culp had a slight motorcycle accident on his route with no damage detected.

S. Whisler

Rager Buys Interurban Home at Fairlawn Station

M M Rager of East Washington street purchased Cal A Barney’s fine interurban home at Fairlawn station south of Goshen. The property offers modern city improvements in a growing interurban neighborhood. The Ragers plan to move about June first. sale conducted by W W Poyser.

M. M. Rager East Washington Street Cal A. Barney Fairlawn Station Goshen Ragers Pinte Ist W. W.7 Poyser

Go shen firm low bidder on Syracuse paving contract

Hatch and Sons Co. law notes WLW Match and Sons Co. of Gosh en is the low bidder on proposals to pave two blocks on Thintington Street and two blocks off Main Street at Syracuse. Award in about ten days. Northern Construction Co. of Mikhart was the only other bidder. Contract estimated at about 7000 dollars.

Hatch & Sons Co WLW, Match & Sons Co Goshen Thintington Street Main Street Syracuse Northern Construction Co Mikhart

Banks Brace for Loss as Melnutyvre Note Failure Looms

Fort Wayne banks foresee no loss from the failed William FL Melnutyvre while Auburn auto maker de Birst and Hamilton banks hold notes totaling more than 8100,000.

Fort Wayne William FL Auburn de Birst Hamilton Banks

Audubon Society Meets in South Bend for Eighteenth Annual Gathering

The Indiana Audubon society holds its eighteenth annual meeting in South Bend starting tomorrow and running through Saturday. Goshen will be represented, with numerous speakers on the program.

The Indiana Audubon Society South Bend Goshen

Farm Home Economic Club Sets May Meeting

The Farm Home Economic club will hold its May meeting Saturday at 1 30 p m in the county superintendent’s office. An interesting program has been arranged for the occasion.

Farm Home Economic Club

Big Meeting at Plymouth Draws Democratic Leaders

A large Democratic gathering took place in Plymouth last night with Congressman Barnhart among the speakers aligning party aims and energizing local supporters.

Plymouth Congressman Barnhart

Stallion Purchases Tie Up Funds in Syracuse and Ligonier

Ed McCivitte of Syracuse bought four Belgian stallions from Loeser Bros of Ligonier, paying 2200 dollars, after a prior purchase of a stallion for 1200 dollars. The record notes the sequence of purchases and the involved locations and amounts.

Ed McCivitte Syracuse Loeser Bros Ligonier

Easter Greeting Pilargonium at Colonial So Main

Mothers Day gifts available at Colonial on South Main featuring the Easter Greeting Pilargonium. Local shoppers are invited to view and select this seasonal plant, praised for its bright blooms and compact growth for indoor display.

So. Main

Births Report A Daughter For Mr and Mrs Chester Faulker

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chester Faulker of Oak Ridge Avenue. The notice provides a simple birth announcement with no additional details.

Chester Faulker Oak Ridge Avenue

Young man seeks office position with bookkeeping knowledge

A brief employment notice seeks a young man to fill an office post. The applicant should have some bookkeeping knowledge and apply to S. 1, care Democrat. Respondents may reference the address and position through the Democratic office.

Care Democrat

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