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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

8

Irwin theater bills strong show with Faust and acts

Tonight Irwin presents its best program under new management. Victor Faust performs unique musical stunts on rare instruments with clever comedy, Miss Signa Roberts delivers singing and talking comedy, Lassard Bros. offer acrobatic comedy, George McDonald sings an illustrated song in Goshen, and a Vitascope film closes the program.

Irwin Victor Faust Signa Roberts Lassard Bros George McDonald Goshen Wildwood Vitascope

Sleep and Nervine Promised Restful Nights

An ad touts sleep as rebuilding rest for brain and body. Dr Miles Nervine is praised for quieting irritated nerves and providing refreshing sleep without opiates or after effects. A woman reports severe sleeplessness resolved after trying the product. The ad cites Milea Medical Co. of Elkhart Indiana.

Miles Milea Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Fort Wayne Man Ends Life With Carbolic Acid

John H. Crago, worn by poverty and unpaid bills, swallowed a dose of carbolic acid at his Fort Wayne home after buying the acid Friday night. His daughter alerted police and neighbors, who intervened to prevent the act.

John H. Crago Fort Wayne

Elkhart Post Office Receipts Rise in Year End

Postmaster C M Eisenheiss reports Elkhart city post office receipts for the year ending March 31 at 118 300 30 dollars. This exceeds the prior year near ten thousand dollars, despite hard times, with last year's receipts at 103 371 20 dollars. The lengthy report includes many figures and was not sent to Washington for several weeks after year end.

Elkhart F. O C. M. Eisenheiss Washington

Kosciusko County Sees School Enumeration Shortfall

Edson B. Larber the Kosciusko County superintendent reports a 206 pupil shortfall in the current school enumeration from last year. The 9th grade cohort is the largest ever with 264 diploma recipients. Historical figures show 1904 8407 and 1906 8250 with War-saw down 40 and Winona up 13 this year.

Kosciusko County Edson B. Larber Warsaw Winona

Grace Van Studdiford Invited to Sing at Winona

May bring international star Grace Van Studdiford to Winona this summer drawing Kosciusko county pride from Silver Lake roots. Goshen friends hope she sings. a special matinee for all ages is planned at the Twin Oaks. An amateur contest and boxing event were also noted for Friday night.

Winona Grace van Studdiford Winone Kosciusko County Silver Lake van Studdiford Thera Ecbeseed

Indiana Tobacco Growers Targeted by Night Rider Threats

Indianapolis May 12. Governor Hauly directs General Perry and Major Kerschner to fortify river counties with sworn deputies as minute men to deter alleged night rider depredations against Indiana tobacco farmers. Letters from Kentucky threaten growers and warn against raising tobacco this year, including typed notes. A Kentucky band reportedly attacked a Keiser farm, digging a grave and leaving a sword and note.

Indianapolis Oran Perry Hauly Ohio Rivek Indiana Browers Perry William H. Kerschner Pickett Switzerland County Hanly Aurort Ind Kentucky Henry Keiser Keiser

Sparrows Cause Fire by Matches at Roche Home

In Filwood on May 14 a family home of George Roche was saved from total destruction when a sparrow nest trio ignited a box of matches found near the eaves. A bird died and a roof hole formed as the fire spread briefly before firefighters contained it.

Filwood George Roche Roche

Gasolina: R Muncie Ind Ma sion of gunoliie

Gasolina reports in Muncie Indiana a case involving gun violence with details unclear due to damaged text. Authorities respond as investigation continues with limited readable facts and names not confirmed.

Gasolina Muncie Masion of Gunoliie Jlg

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