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Newspaper

Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1900

Page

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Daughter Sues Her Mother Over Harrison Farm

Mary Farber-Copenhaver leads a partition suit to divide an Harrison township farm bought when Christian Farber was deemed insane. Fianna Myers, now Mrs. Myers, allegedly induced the purchase. heirs seek one third to Myers and division of the rest among Cornelia, Mary and Christian Jr. Farber. Separate suit claims guardian mismanagement and missing funds.

Mummert & Jay Mary M. Farber-Copenhaver Judsy Mre Fianna Myers Tite Christian 5. Farber Joseph Kohrer Andrew Teeters Harrison Township

Warm welcome planned for newlyweds ends in disappointment

Friends awaited Mr and Mrs Ralph Wanner for a reception after a morning wedding in Eirhart. The couple did not appear at the home, leaving guests disappointed but not abandoning hope. The Werner party later moved on as the couple returned to Gesnen.

Ralph Wanner Eirhart Wanner Mes Wanner Gesnen Sug Frieces

Amisth Church Members Refuse Tax Return Oath

Under Bishop Swartz guidance, Amisth church members in Adams County ordered assessors off their property after refusing to swear to their tax returns. Arrests were made for the incident involving Peter Mazelig Peter Habegger David Swartz Jacob Swartz David Macetin James Macetin Mrs Frank Maztin and Mrs Peter Stourge.

Amisth Adams County Bishop Swartz Peter Mazelig Peter Habegger David Swartz Jacob Swartz David James Macetin Frank Maztin Peter Stourge

Prayer posture shifts in Metbcalic church and local politics noted

The article notes kneeling yielding to head bowing in city churches, while Wesleyan practice remains in the country. Senator Heveridge aids Cuban appointments for Indiana allies, with Gustave Detzer among latest favors. Goshen petitions seek his influence. Edith Wells, 17, returns after disappearing Nov 23 claiming work in Moline. The Hall Long Eldon circus opened on East Jefferson with good attendance. second show tonight and matinee tomorrow. Elkhart Review reports Goshen Times attacked Louw W. Vail but stayed silent, likely backing home candidate Urville Chamberisin.

Heveridge Indiana Fort Wayne Gustave Detzer Goshen Long & Eldon Circus East Jefferson Street Elkhart Review Goshen Times Louw W. Vail Urville T. Chamberisin

Death of veteran Goshen traveler George Cap near Middlebury

Death of George Cap, a commercial traveler of forty years, aged about 60, in Middlebury area reported. He leaves a wife and one son and owned a farm near Middlebury. Also noted: Justice Farrell's office smoky from stove, minor damage. Goshen City band held its first open air concert at Court Park with a strong program of popular and operatic music.

Geo. Kb. Camp Goshen Karr Oak Middlebury G. W. Farrell Court Park

Mishawaka Cigar Maker Moses J Frankel Files Bankruptcy

Moses J Frankel a Mishawaka cigar manufacturer files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with liabilities of 18300 and assets of 200. He seeks relief under the bankruptcy law.

Moses J Frankel Mishawaka

Voters in Goshen to Choose Judge in 61st Republican Primary

The Goshen township Republicans will vote tomorrow at the courthouse to express preference for judicial candidates in the 61st primary election. Forecasts vary, with Vail favored by some after Goshen Times attacks, while Davis supporters argue the paper is biased. Polls open 1 PM and close 6 PM. Rogers' Goshen Band to perform at 6:30 PM in Court Park if weather allows.

Goshen Court House Union Banner Hunt Atate L. W. Vail Tne Vail Gosbep Times Davis Goshen Times Times the Times The

Mail pouch damaged in train mishap near Goshen

The mail pouch on train No. 1 tore open this morning scattering letters and papers along tracks toward Oak Ridge cemetery. Half the pouch lay near Goshen Veccer factory as mail fell from the car and was damaged. Messenger Mead spent over an hour gathering the mail.

Oak Ridge Cemetery Goshen Veccer Goshen Mead

Local notices and court reports from Millersburg area

Frank Smith jailed in Marshall hospital with smailpox after vagrancy arrest. Ernest and Ellen Keith, once at Goshen, now at Marshall awaiting trial. Mrs. Yountz dies in Syracuse at 79. funeral at Dunkard church tomorrow 10:30. State v Mal cols for intoxication heard in Justice Young’s court with four witnesses saying not drunk. Bananas on sale and fruit specials. editor accuses citizens of public spirit for tenement housing. Millersburg Grit questions county school enumeration gain. carpentry crews at Case Bueer Co.

Frank Smith Hattle Creek Marshall Williams Smith Ernest Ellen Keith Goshen David Yountz Syracuse Frank Alva Nillie Cripe Dunkard Horace Malcolms Justice Young

Sudden Deaths Rally in Indiana Farm Community

Two men, Joseph Stiver near Benton and John F Merrill of Millersburg, died within hours after apoplexy strikes near Hawks Flour Mills. Stiver, 60, respected farmer, left a wife and two daughters as coroner investigates. Merrill, 53, a veteran in Ohio Volunteer Infantry, collapsed outside the mill and died at home. both deaths attributed to apoplexy. Funeral arrangements set in Millersburg and New Street residence respectively.

Joseph Stiver Benton E. C. Shoup Silver Shoup Joseph Stives Benton Township Indiana E. O. Shoup Goshen Alice Stiver Chicago Eisenbeiss Stiver First Reformed Church Alice W. T. B. Larimer Clinton Township Catherine Culp Millersburg N. B. Mathes John F. Merrill New Street Hawke Flour Mills D. L. Miller Merrill 19Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry John T. Merrill Howell Post Army Eisenbess Eirkbart Hawks Millinog Company Miller

Elopement in Milford Ends in Flight Toward Michigan

A Milford correspondent reports that Edward Hird from Michigan and a girl a few days past fourteen eloped, obtained a license in Warsaw, and wed in Milford. The couple fled in a livery with the parents pursuing, reached Paris, and left on a 6:50 train to Michigan. The girl’s father and mother seek an affidavit against the liveryman for aiding the alleged kidnapping.

Milford Tur Democrat Lands Edward Hird Kosciusko County Michigan Edward Bird Charles Bird Warsaw Keefer Shireman Shiremane Paris Wife Bird Brothers

Mis and Indiamous notes on local affairs and incidents

Dispatches report Hon. J J Todd gravely ill at Bluffton with little hope. Miss Eatella Kiel continues teaching a six year school near Rochester without pay as the pupils mourn parting. Henry Harris loses cash after paying taxes with a hundred dollar bill. Indiana promotes outdoor relief discussion at Topeka. Bell Opera House Benton Harbor opens with dedication and performances. Baltimore Ohio records 96 mph run on a six car train. Indiana National Guard encampment dates set near Indianapolis. Boswell Stimley inherits 7000 to 8000 from father in Germany. George L Warren Co of Niles to manufacture surgeons splints. Miss Mary Gulling of South Bend killed by street car in Kokomo.

Henry Harris Claypool Warsaw Magee Harris Indiana Butler State Board of Charities National Conference of Charities and Corrections Topeka Bell Opera House Benton Harbor Marie Lamour Frederick Murphy Wiese G. J. Edgecumbe Benton Harbor College H. A. Foeltzer Baltimore & Ohio Road Mount Indiana National Guard Indianapolis Germany Boswell Stimley Niles Stimley George L. Warren Company Mary Gulling South Bend Kokomo

Charles Andrews Disappears From Confectionery

Charles Andrews a confectioner and ice cream maker is missing. He told the store attendant he would be gone fifteen or twenty minutes at 1 30 p m Wednesday and had not returned by 2 p m today. A business contact suspects he may have gone to South Bend to obtain more stock.

Charles Andrews

State Board of Health Meeting Focuses on Quarantine and Vital Statistics

The state board of health meeting discussed quarantining fumigation and collecting vital statistics. It noted death statistics are good but birth reporting by physicians is lacking. Steps were taken to enforce statutes requiring full reports by physicians midwives and attendees.

State Board of Health

Attorney General Rules Forest Valuation May Be Set Any Time

The attorney general states that the forestry law allows the $1 per acre valuation to be set any time and requires the county auditor to apply the $1 rate when the statement is filed. The question was whether this appraised value on new forest trees must appear only at quadrennial appraisal or can appear in any year.

Taylor

Fire at John Huse home and bulldog heroics noted

A house near South Bend belonging to John Huse burned yesterday along with cash hidden under a carpet. A bulldog that saved Huse during an earlier bull attack also perished. The Big Four railroad reports station work at nearby towns to satisfy contract terms.

John Huse South Bend Mr. Huss

Brunner Leads European Excursion Tickets Sold

Vincent Brunner ships 22 passengers with a $1 724 50 Atlantic crossing package for a June 4 departure. The sale marks the largest ticket batch yet, not including city to Montreal transport. A new nickel three cent piece will replace the old coin and include a central hole to aid sight and touch.

Mishawaka Cor South Bend Vincent Brunner Atlantic Europe Montreal Itia Ast of Congress

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