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Goshen Daily Democrat

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Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1911

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Elk hart officer to join border maneuvers in Texas

Lieutenant Otto E. Deahl of Elkhart and three other Indiana militia officers depart for San Antonio as part of a 200 man national guard contingent from various states. Deahl will travel by Chicago and New Orleans with plans to join the maneuvers with the U.S. soldiers on the Mexican border.

Otto E. Deahl Elkhart Indiana National Guard Co. BE Indiana United States Sealdiers Deal Chicago San Antonio New Orleans Lowden Bloomington Edw BE. Able Indianapolis F. E. Shane Rushville War Department Washington

Surprise visit at First Baptist Society meeting creates a pleasant interlude

The Brotherhood of the First Baptist church held its regular meeting when the ladies' class entered with a tin pan tone and invited everyone to the dining hall for refreshments. Miss Gladys Harwood hosted a gathering this afternoon with light refreshments enjoyed by her friends.

Brotherhood of the First Baptist Church Gladys Harwood

Property Sale at Eighth and Jefferson Elevates Yergins

H A Stauffer acting for John and William Santschi and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fuller sold the northeast corner lot at Eighth and Jefferson to Mr. and Mrs. Wm L Yergin for 2000 dollars. Yergin, a traveling salesman for the German Distemper Remedy Co., will depart on an extended western trip next week.

H. A. Stauffer John Santschi William Santschi Wilbur Fuller Eighth and Jefferson Streets Wm. L. Yergin Yergin Distemper Remedy Co West

Elkhart County Medical Society Meeting Held Last Night

One of the year’s best meetings of the Elkhart County Medical Society was held at Dr. I. J. Becknell’s office. About 50 physicians attended, with Dr. Christopher of New Paris presenting an interesting paper and a general discussion following. Dr. Teeters of Middlebury could not attend.

Elkhart County Medical Society I. J. Becknell Christopher New Paris Teeters Middlebury

Mrs Addie Davis Clark Dies After Illness at Winona Lake

Mrs Addie Davis Clark widow of Harvey S Clark of Mendota HL died at the Westminster hotel Winona Lake Ind after a brief illness She was stricken Sunday morning with paralysis and suffered a second stroke on Thursday

Addie Davis Clark Harvey S. Clark Mendota, HL Westminster Winona Lake Ind

Death at Anthony Hotel Linked to Inhaled Poison

Fort Wayne chambermaid Frances Waldron was found dead in bed at the Anthony hotel. Officials say the cause is inhaling chloroform, with death ruled accidental or possibly self inflicted but not yet determined.

Frances Waldron Anthony Hotel Fort Wayne

Lon Cox Hurt by Nail at McDougall Site

Lon Cox of East Goshen stepped on a nail penetrating his shoe at a building site for McDougall and Holtzinger. He is laid up due to the foot puncture.

Lon Cox East Goshen McDougall & Holtzinger

Elkhart City Controller Post Attracts Few Applicants

City controller vacancy in Elkhart draws a small field of applicants amid political headquarters activity. Officials note the open position has received fewer inquiries than anticipated, with no firm shortlist yet announced.

Elkhart

Quarantine Cleared at Martha Zigler Home

The quarantine at Mrs. Martha Zigler's residence at Main Street and Oak Ridge Avenue has been lifted after the family recovered from scarlet fever.

Martha Zigler Main Street Oak Ridge Avenue

Boys 16 Years of Age Sought by Local Company

Go Shen Sash and Door Co seeks a 16 year old boy for light factory work. Applicants must be reliable and available for day shifts. Apply at 112 Main Street, city.

Goshen Sash & Door Co

Drys Win In Four Pulaski Units In Dry Vote

Four Pulaski county units voted under the new law with drys prevailing. Monroe township and Winamac county seat went dry by 37 votes, White Post township Me daryville by 26, Salem township Francesville by 86, and Van Buren township Star City by 189.

Winamac Pulaski County Monroe Township White Post Medaryville Salem Francesville van Buren Star City

Mortuary Notices for Schlabach Rockstroh and Churchill

Charles H Schlabach of 409 West Queen Street dies at noon aged 50. Funeral Monday 10 30 am from St Mark’s church. He leaves a widow Anna and four brothers and three sisters. Burial Oak Ridge. John G Rockstroh of Osolo township dies at age 80 from a stroke. Survived by wife two sons three daughters ten grandchildren. Mrs Roy Churchill 19 dies at home on Wilden Avenue. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at First Brethren Church. She leaves husband and infant and parents and one brother.

Schlabach Charles H. Schlabach West Queen Street J. C. Woodruff St. Mark’s Church Mr. Schlabach Henry Schlabach Lancaster Indiana Sparta Township Noble County Goshen John James M George Samuel Washington Township Emma Sparrow Ella Slantz Sarah Williams Huntertown Ind Anna Schlabach St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal Church Oak Ridge Cemetery Rockstroh John G. Rockstrok Osolo Township Birkhart Germany America William South Bend Frank Dickerhoff Henry Smith George Aurand Elkhart Henry Long Churchill Roy Churchill Wilden Avenue 1St Brethren Church Jos. Dierdorff Queen Street

Kissing in Court Case Shocks Preliminary Hearing

Sam Lerer of Milletts ville alias Harry Folk of Silver Lake faced a bizarre scene in US Commissioner Young's court when after his discharge he seized John Fitten the Silver Lake Bank cashier and kissed him then received a kiss from a woman said to be Lerer's sister as a kissing bee followed the proceedings.

Sam Lerer Milettsville Harry Folk Silver Lake United States Young Lerer John Fitten Silver Lake Bank Fitten

Accountants Inspect County Records In LaGrange

William A. Hammond of Fort Wayne and C. D. Sherwin of Goshen, expert accountants for the state board of accounts, are in LaGrange for a few weeks inspecting and investigating books and records in the offices of Clerk Clarence E. Troxel and Sheriff John H. Todd.

Lagrange William A. Hammond Fort Wayne C. D. Sherwin Goshen State Board of Accounts Clarence E. Troxel John H. Todd

Goshen High School to Present His Uncle from India

The 1911 Goshen High School class advertises ticket sales for the class play His Uncle from India at the Jefferson. Tue night June 6. Prices and seating likely sell out as for The College Widow in 1909 and The County Chairman in 1910.

Goshen High School India the Jefferson

Receiver Appointed for Diamond Auto Co Insolvent in South Bend

John D. Farnaman was named receiver of The Diamond Auto Co on Empire Auto Co petition. The firm owes over $5,000 with assets under $2,000, indicating a solvent shortfall and pending restructuring.

Diamond Auto Co South Bend John D. Farnaman Empire Auto Co

Leesburg House of Oswalt Nearly Destroyed by Fire

Fire heavily damaged the Leesburg residence of Michael Oswalt causing about 500 dollars in loss with no insurance. Firefighters battled the blaze but the home was nearly a total wreck.

Leesburg Michael Oswalt

Window injures two year old at Burdick Street home

The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stover of Burdick Street suffered mashed fingers when a window fell on them.

Charles Stover Burdick Street

Vandals Strike Rogers Band Park Urns Damaged

Unknown persons wrecked two urns at Rogers band park causing a $50 loss to the association. A $10 reward was announced for the arrest and conviction of the guilty parties as protection for the beautified park.

Rogers Band Park

Assessors plan last minutes before 1911 valuation duties

Next week marks the final period for assessors to complete the 1911 ap praisement. Township assessors and deputies rush to finish by May 15 while the board of equalization meets June 5 for 40 days to balance personal property assessments and real estate appraisals. William P. Krau faced delays in an injunction case over a Napanee property tax listing, with county attorney absent and counsel ill. Auditor Bachelor prepares mortgage exemptions filings as April 30 closes filings.

Board of Equalization Batchelor Krau Bartholomew Alfred Lowry Harden D. Markel Drake William P. Krau Wikhart B. F. Deal Nappanee L. L. Burris Deahl Anthony Deahl Bryner Mr. Krau

Holding up Indiana Nominations in Senate Committee

The Senate committee on post offices and post roads is delaying the nominations of Cash Graham of South Whitley, L. E. Roush of Bluffton, and H. T. Loveland of Peru for postmaster positions. President refused to appoint Beveridge’s recommended men and Beveridge is pressing to block confirmations in all cases.

Indiana Senate Committee On Post Offices Cash Graham South Whitley L. E. Roush Bluffton H. T. Loveland Peru Beveridge

Mrs Lizzie Van Alstine Dies in Chicago

Mrs Lizzie Van Alstine 35 wife of Charles Van Alstine died in Chicago formerly lived in Elk Hart. Survived by her husband mother Mrs Mary Gable Elk Hart one brother Dr William Gable of Elkhart and one sister Mrs Minnie Reafsnyder of Goshen. Dr Gable gone to Chicago body to be shipped to White Pigeon Mich for burial.

Chicago Lizzie van Alstine Charles van Alstine Elkhart Mary Gable William Gable Minnie Reafsnyder Goshen Gable White Pigeon Mich

Farm sale near Goshen shifts 123 acres to Miller

Calvin Huber sells 123 acres three miles northwest of Goshen to Henry W. Miller near Nappanee for 13000 dollars. Possession to be given October 15 1911 when Huber moves to his newly purchased farm southwest of Goshen. Deal closed in the office of H A Stauffer.

Calvin Huber Goshen Henry W. Miller Nappanee Huber H. A. Stauffer

Gollmar Brothers Open 1911 Season at Baraboo and May Stop

First cousins of the Ringlings the Gollmar Bros circus opened the 1911 season at Baraboo Wisconsin for winter quarters. They announce a Kendallville appearance on May 19. The Gollmars Charles Fred Walt and B F are first cousins of the Ringlings. Their show began traveling by rail in 1902 after starting as a wagon show.

Ringlings Gollmar Bros. Circus Baraboo Wis Kendallville Gollmars Charles Fred Walt B.F Gollmar

Irwin Opera House Reopens Under Stahmecker Tenure

The Irwin opera house reopened last night with John Stahmecker as manager and strong attendance. The program featured Miss Marguerite Miller as pianist and Miss Ruth Steffey as singer, with the house well lit for the presentation.

Irwin Opera House John Stahmecker Marguerite Miller Ruth Steffey

Twin Boys Born Near Goshen. One Dies

Birth notice from nine miles east of Goshen reports twin boys born to Mr and Mrs S L Morse on Wednesday morning. One baby died and was buried Thursday. mother and surviving baby are thriving.

S. L. Morse Goshen

Hillsdale Faces Undefeated Greys Sunday Test

The Hillsdale team aims to halt the Greys’ unbeaten start as they prepare for a Sunday matchup. Local fans anticipate a decisive clashing of teams with postseason implications.

Eighth Annual Northern Indiana Field and Oratorical Meet

The eighth annual Northern Indiana Association event includes an oratorical contest with nine schools represented Goshen Hikhart Laporte Michigan City Hammond Crown Point Gary Valparaiso South Bend. The oratorical contest is at South Bend High School May 13 with likely judges from Notre Dame Kalmazoo and Plymouth. The same day Notre Dame hosts Cartier Field track meet with about 100 entries judged by Notre Dame officials.

Northern Indiana Hikhart Goshen Laporte Michigan City Hammond Crown Point Gary Valparaiso South Bend Northern Indiana Association South Bend High School William Maloney Notre Dame John Phelan Kalamazoo College R. A. Randall Plymouth Northern Indiana League Notre Dames Cartier Field

Dual Track Meet At Fair Grounds Features Michigan City Goshen

Michigan City and Goshen high schools hold a dual track meet today at the fair grounds with a fair attendance. Ligonier meets Goshen at Island Park this afternoon. Local entries include Newell Sherwin Wood and others in sprints jumps and throws.

Michigan City Goshen Fair Grounds Ligonier High School Island Park Clifford Newell Defrees Arnold Fred Oberndorfer John Sherwin

Sheriff's Sale Over Land in Washington Township

To satisfy a judgment of 74.67 held by John W Nusbaum and Guy W Dausman against Oliver and Charles Wells of Chicago for making an abstract of title on Washington township land Deputy Sheriff Thomas sold to E A Dausman 60 acres of Washington township land for 90 There are encumbrances totaling 1175 against the tract and it was officially appraised at 1300.

John W. Nusbaum Guy W. Dausman Oliver Charles Wells Chicago Washington Township Thomas E. A. Dausman

Bryan to Speak in Elkhart on May 30 in Chautauqua Series

William J. Bryan will deliver his address The Signs of the Times in Elkhart Tuesday May 30 as part of the Bucklen chautauqua program. He travels from Harrisburg Pennsylvania to Elkhart and then to Chicago for upcoming engagements.

Bryan Elkhart William J. Bryan Harrisburg Chicago

Purdue expert laments Indiana egg marketing system

A. G. Phillips of Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station states in a bulletin issued April 29 that Indiana has a bad system of marketing eggs, leading to a flood of poor quality eggs on the market.

A. G. Phillips Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station Indiana

Men and Boys Bible Class Reminder

To men and boys. A notice urges attendance at the First Reformed church Sunday at 10 a m for the men's Bible class.

First Reformed Church

Farm Land Sold in Jefferson Township Deal

John Blough sold John Conrad 30 acres of Jefferson township land for 3000 dollars in a private sale.

John Blough John Conrad Jefferson Township

Is land Park Hosts Greys versus Hillsdale Nine

Patrons are urged to visit Island Park on Sunday to watch the Greys play Hillsdale, Michigan, in a local nine inning contest likely drawing fans from area home industries.

Island Park Greys Hillsdale, Mich

Mock Trial at Jefferson Draws Small Goshen Audience

An amateur produced Mock Trial led by E V Newton of Worcester raised 110 dollars at the Jefferson for Westminster Guild of the First Presbyterian church. Newton kept about 35 dollars. proceeds will net roughly 25 dollars for the charity. Cast included Anthony Deabl, James M Gowing, Charles Baldwin, William H Charnley, Harry Whitmer, Mrs S W Batchelor, and others. nine jurors were named. The show suffered from poor rehearsal and late arrival of Newton, amid broader notes on local charity entertainments and the dominance of professional promoters in fundraising efforts.

Jefferson E. V. Newton Worcester Mass Westminster Guild First Presbyterian Church Charles Baldwin William H. Charnley Harry Whitmer S. W. Batchelor A. S BH. V. Newton T. A. Davis Horace Burr Ellis Abbott Mary Butterfield Florence Replogle William Telfer Mayor Spohn Hugh Newell Burt Throckmorton Jake Wager John Abbott W. O. Vallette Irvin Kelly Webster Davis Fred Naylor Mr. Newton Hall Laporte Goshen

Hoosier Forestry to Benefit from Railroad Experiments

Indiana observers say railroad companies forestry efforts on their lands and farms will serve as lesson for farmers. Though not widespread yet, authorities expect substantial expansion in Indiana in the coming years as intelligent forest development is pursued.

Indiana

May Re Open Case Against Eagles Leader

The circuit court at South Bend will hear further airing of domestic troubles involving Frank B. Hering former president of the national Fraternal Order of Eagles affidavits thought to contain sensational charges were filed. The alienation suit by Florence M. Hering against Claribel O. Hering was dismissed but efforts to reinstate it and proceed to trial continue.

Frank B. Hering Order of Eagles South Bend Florence M. Hering Claribello. Hering

Yeggmen Fail in Coloma Post Office Safe Theft

Professional burglars attempted to loot the Coloma Michigan post office. They removed the safe outside and blasted it with nitro glycerine but the vault doors inside held, and the intruders fled without obtaining any cash.

Coloma Mich

Verdict for Kronewitter in Dodge Mfg personal injury case

The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff Kronewitter in the Mishawaka based Dodge Manufacturing Co case awarding $65,000. Dodge Mfg Co plans to appeal to the higher court.

Dodge Kronewitter Dodge Mfg. Co Mishawaka Dodge Co

Elkhart Farmers Home Insurance Revises Rules

Members met today in Shiloh Field Post hall Elkhart to revise the company's constitution and by laws. The gathering focused on updating governance provisions and formalizing procedures for future operations.

Elkhart Farmer’s Home Insurance Company Shiloh Field Post Hall Elkhart

Skating Event at Blosser Park Promises Water Fun

Skating at Blosser Park programmed for tomorrow afternoon and night invites residents to enjoy a day around the water. A note from Peninsular Furnace and Hope Bros lists contact number 668 for estimates.

Blosser Park Tomorow

Personal mentions amid travel and arrivals

Dr and Mrs W O Vallette are in Chicago. Miss Hazel Zigler visits Misha waka. Loren Hoover of Chicago visits Hubert Whitmer. William C Work of Elkhart was in the city on business. John Siiver from Chicago stays through summer. Miss Georgia Zeller and Bessie Mack visit Elkhart friends. Dick Finch and Jack Throckmorton go to South Bend for a ball game. Elizabeth Alderman returns from Ogontz Pa. Lucretia Swinehart guests of Harve Hawks. Keslers return from North Manchester after Walter Hagan funeral. Tom L Johnson and Mrs Johnson of Chicago visiting Mrs Kesler in Largo Fla. They will stay until plans settled. Walter Hagan, son of Mrs Johnson, was killed last week in a Seaboard wreck near St Petersburg Fla.

W. O. Vallette Chicago Hazel Zigler Mishawaka Loren Hoover Hubert Whitmer William C. Work Elkhart John Siiver Georgia Zeller Bessie Mack Dick Finch Jack Throckmorton South Bend Elizabeth Alderman Ogontz Lucretia Swinehart Luther Swinehart Harve Hawks M. W. Kesler Owen Stautffer North Manchester Walter Hagan Tom L. Johnson

Local notes mix petty thefts water news curfew and tragedy

Lagrange papers complain of many petty thefts. Mishawaka has obtained a good pure water supply. Gary wants a curfew law. The Klinger Lake season has opened. The three year old son of Adolph Tober of St. Joseph died from a dog bite and was taken to an Ann Arbor hospital.

Lagrange Mishawaka Gary Klinger Lake Adolph Tober St. Joseph, Mich Ann Arbor, Mich

Lake Papakeechie Project Moves Forward

The Syracuse Journal reports promoters have secured options on all land around Lake Papakeechie and plan to raise water levels from five to eight feet. Dams will be strengthened starting next Monday to create a larger lake, transforming marsh into a scenic water body and benefiting the surrounding community.

Lake Papakeechie Lake Papakeecchie Papakeechie

Arrest in Ben Hur case probes movie copyright

Charles White of Chicago who recently produced Ben Hur was arrested at St Marys Ohio while Edward Cook, Klaw and Erlinger representative, is at Richmond Indiana investigating. Cook says White will be charged with violating a federal court injunction restricting Ben Hur film production without owners’ special arrangements.

Charles White Chicago St. Marys O. Edward Cook Klaw & Erlanger Richmond Ind White Gen. Wallace

Attorney General Rules Prison Laborers Protected by Liability Act

Thomas M. Honan states in an opinion to B. J. Fogarty that prisoners employed under state prison labor contracts are fully protected by the employers' liability act. This grants prisoners all the rights of free laborers, making contractors liable for injuries or death.

Thomas M. Honan B. J. Fogarty General Assembly

Salinger Brothers Pay for Half Lot in Purl's Addition

Nathan Salinger buys an undivided one half of a lot in Purl's addition for 1400 dollars. He contemplates his brother Harry Salinger of South Bend as co owner. The purchase records indicate a simple transfer of half interest.

Goshen Nathan Salinger Harry Salinger South Bend Purl

Mrs Charls H Viner Taken For Treatment

Mrs Charls H Viner has been taken to Flint Michigan for treatment for nervous trouble.

Charls H. Viner Flint, Mich

Mummert Receives Letter On Limon Rain and Prospects

E. E. Mummert writes that J. F. B. Kauffman formerly of this city and now in Limon Colorado reports fine country conditions. He notes abundant spring rain and excellent crop prospects.

E. KE. Mummert J. F. B. Kauffman Limon Col

Reliable chimney stacks see Hope Bros

For reliable chimney stacks see Hope Bros. Phone 668.

Hope Bros

Twenty Five Years Ago Items of Interest From 1886

From the Democrat files a 1886 snapshot notes deaths births and marriages. M L Duck dies at Garrett wife of Andrew Kauffman dies at Fish Lake a Mick child. Daniel Larimer of Sioux City returns to Millersburg. David Neidig seeks county recorder GOP. teachers retained for another year. October births listed. O F Dewey aims for county auditor. last day of school upcoming. Rev Augustus A Littlejohn seen in Mishawaka aging and feeble. social committee named for Episcopal event. multiple marriage licenses granted. city election results listed with party affiliations. several notable visits noted including Col Tucker Harry Whitmer Mrs Hannan and others.

Daniel Smoker Aaron March Charles Kohler O. F. Dewey Millersburg Cor Deah A. J. Quinn Augustus A. Littlejohn Mishawaka Hughes Alderman Morton Wilma Knapp Belle Thomas Latta E. Louis Kuhns Erston ‘. Bigler Henry Stametz Episcopal Social Michael Rookstool Mary E. Dierdorff Freeman Daniel Elizabeth Jacoby Lewis F. Geiser Josephine Shrock Abram Deicamp Ella Konanz Albert F. Reese Margie Fields P. D. Harding Dem Samuel C. Self John H. Loit Joel P. Hawks Thomas Hannan Chicago Lou Wilson E. W. Fobes Elkhart Goshen Charles Rogers Constantine Mich Ella Stoll South Bend W. Fink Ed Dalka Germany John S. Welch St. Joseph, Mo P. A. Welch Lius Walderschmit

St James Church Presents An Evening Of Choral Music

St James church hosts an unusually good program by the choir tomorrow at 7 30 pm featuring Hymn 505 Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis Hymn 311 Violin Solo by Fred Oberndorfer Christ is Risen A Song of Faith I Am Alpha and Omega God that Madest Heaven and Earth Seek Ye the Lord and a full choral service. Miss Charlton and the choir join in several pieces with Glenn Wiseman also featured. Everyone is invited to attend.

St. James Church St. James Choir Fred Oberndorfer Helen Charlton Alpha and Omega Miss Charlton Glenn Wiseman

Beveridge Studies Canada on Government and Politics

Albert J. Beveridge returned to Indianapolis from Canada where he studied the Canadian system of government and politics. He has taken two trips since retirement from the U.S. Senate and says he has gathered a great fund of information and may publish it.

Beveridge Canada Albert J. Beveridge Indianapolis United States Senate

Aged Man End Times Self Euthanasia At South Bend Home

Christopher Hoffman 82, a retired farmer, planned his death by asphyxiation using carpet and cloths to block cracks around doors and windows in his room. He was found dead on his bed in the parlor of the small house he occupied alone by his tenant Stephen Eckert.

Christopher Hoffman South Bend Stephen Eckert

Action by Cities Drives Fourth Amendment Safeguards

Many cities pursue such measures as essential to maintain sanity in governance. The push emphasizes prudent policy and orderly reform amid mounting civic concerns.

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