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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
2
The Goshen Indiana newspaper fragment notes Joseph A Beane as editor and lists subscription terms including one year five dollars and quarterly rates plus weekly carrier delivery. A Goshen post office entry is referenced along with a telephone number.
The Indianapolis Star backs Thomas R. Marshall for a dignified campaign while noting Republican papers could follow if Democratic papers avoid mudsling. The Star urges state papers to be guided by light rather than dirty tactics echoed by Marshall’s opponents.
The Chicago Tribune reports a multi state poll of Democratic workers on presidential preference. Bryan leads first choices in the central west and north, with 1,200 votes. second choice totals favor J A Johnson and Folk. Ohio and Massachusetts show Bryan strength amid competing favorites.
Kokomo Indiana May 12 Prosecutor J F Cooper with local police probe a shooting near Greentown at Harvey Mendenhall home. Ed Lindley a 25 year old teacher and Eli Rogers 55 a Greentown carpenter are linked by a gun fight. Rogers refuses examination and to speak while Lindley says he fired after spotting a man skulking in the yard. A blood trail led from the tree to Rogers front door. Prosecutors say Lindley did the shooting but cannot confirm who was shot.
May 12William McKeehan was shot and seriously wounded by his cousin William Slavens near Putnam county line after a prank went wrong. McKeehan fought back as the weapon fired hitting his arm and shoulder. Slavens arrested for assault with intent to ki], trial postponed until outcome known. Foreclosure on gas properties in Fort Wayne area ordered by Judge A O férzolo. Unknown dead man found in Terre Haute home after carbolic acid suicide. Serious injuries from a hive incident near Bloomington at a quarry area with Tatom and Kast stabbed and shot in a dispute.
News nuggets report Henry Clark a Whitley county farmer dropped dead. Other items note lowest prices at Smith Clark Co store, a German girl seeks housework, a South Bend street railway dispute may cancel Colfax avenue tracks, English Lutheran Aid Society meets Wednesday at 2 50 pm, special 8 cent enamel pails sale Monday 7 30 pm, Judson Peasley Co 5 and 10 cent store, salesman wanted, Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea 35 cents, matinee at Irwin for all, amateur stunts next Friday, boxing show postponed due to sickness with other acts. all seats 10 cents.
A testimonial style ad touts Parisian Sage as a sure cure for dandruff and hair loss. It features Miss Tillie Fay of Webster New York praising results after two bottles and notes a money back guarantee. Includes purchase details from H N Jenner and a Buffalo company offer plus rental listings by Kauffman & Davis.
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