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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
3
Deputy reports positive sighting of Mrs Gunness and a male companion leaving the Gunness home in a car at 7 AM. Don Felgan, a 15 year old newsboy, identifies Ray Lamphere as the man seen fleeing at 4 AM. Officials continue excavations and a Milwaukee letter threatens a $5,000 reward to produce Mrs Gunness within three days.
LaPorte May 14 Special Ten bodies recovered from Bella Gunness gunny sack graveyard are not yet fully identified. The LaPorte inquiry lists a long roster of supposed victims including Helgelein Andrew K. Mansfield 8 D Budsburg Ole O Chicago Jennie Olezon Chicago Burholt Henry Scandinavia Wis Moe John Elbow Lake Minn Edmonds Charles Newcastle Ind Hopping Sam Harrisson O Konitzer Herman Chicago Tell Emil Osage City Kan Berry George Tuscola Lindboe Olaf Chicago Me Jenkins T J Corapelis Pa Identification remains uncertain and coroner Mack withholds bones until more positive proof. Letters from across the country continue arriving at LaPorte seeking news of missing men and possible murders by Bella Gunness.
Dispatches allege Bella Gunness a LaPorte County murder suspect used the name Mrs. Jennie Hinckley in Warsaw. Warsaw residents recall Hinckley and say Gunness may have moved to the city after her husband’s death, possibly operating a matrimonial bureau.
Assistant Superintendent C J Smith of Pinkerton in Chicago and LaPorte officers search Warsaw for a Gunness accomplice theory. They learn Roach knew little beyond newspaper reports. Smith’s Chicago interview claims Bella Gunness is dead with a burned head and Ray Lamphere may plead guilty to arson but not murder. Suits over Gunness estate arise as heirs target $3000 and the estate valuation is set.
Goshen Civil War veterans who served in the 29th Indiana Regiment recall camping a mile from LaPorte on the site near the Gunness farm when ordered there. Several old soldiers remember the exact spot.
A LaPorte dispatch recalls the Mrs. Bella Gunness murder farm near LaPorte once a notorious road house. Mishawaka figure “Trixie” Bedger lived there and a Lake Shore fireman relays how a theft case led to the house. A Mishawaka man reports locating the thief at the joint and returns the watch. Goshen Republicans plan a council room meeting to organize a Miller Club tomorrow night.
A horse named Horee died at Faver and a horse valued at 269 dollars is listed in a local sale in South Bend with a bidder named W. Q. Biote.
Mrs. George Metsker of South Bend faces a Cassopolis Michigan murder trial for Carlton W. Morgan. The state rests its case and observers foresee acquittal, noting the prosecution’s weakness and Metsker’s collapse fears. Merry Widows Maude Behmer and Mae Greene testified. defense argues accidental shooting and plans to finish tonight.
A six year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Amasa Hoovens of Parkside, was seriously hurt when a fractious horse struck her as she stepped from a city car at South Fifth street school building. The horse owner could not be identified. no blame assigned. The child had a broken leg and was taken home after examination.
Chairman Perry Smith of the Kosciusko county Republican central committee has withdrawn his candidacy for the Thirteenth Congressional district chairmanship. He said he will focus on leading the county committee during the upcoming campaign to better serve the party and Republicans of Kosciusko County.
Kokomo readers anticipate the 29th annual Indiana department encampment of the G A R to be held Tuesday through Thursday next week. City residents plan events as civic pages and parade preparations reach final stages.
Democratic editors of Indiana invited through A. D. Moffett to meet A. L. Lawshe assistant postmaster general in Indianapolis on May 22. Lawshe will discuss second class mail regulations with Indiana postmasters and later address editors and publishers.
Hon. Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City democratic nominee for governor arrives in Indianapolis and will address the Seventieth Indiana Volunteers camp fire tonight. Mrs. Marshall accompanies him and they will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ketcham at the state capital.
In 1908 Goshen city corrections reduce 66 school age children from the count. County Superintendent Weaver will prepare the revised enumeration by tomorrow.
Dr Vincent of Chicago University delivered the commencement address at Nappanee last night. The attendance was large and County Superintendent Weaver was present. A 10 day sale of spring suits at Abe Kaats's Clothing and Shoes for Mankind is advertised. The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M. B. Church will postpone its regular monthly meeting for one week.
Local Republican leaders discuss county convention outcomes for state senator and surveyor. Goshen figures Aaron Zook Daniel J Troyer and H H Mosier Bristol enter the senatorial race with townships and endorsements shaping chances. A three cornered fight exists for surveyor Fred Vallance Harold A Keith and L Hitchcock compete with results uncertain.
A brother of Edward Bhy, described as sane, is seen with the sheriff while 36 applicants from the district remain unaccepted due to insufficient space at the Longcliff institution.
Rogers' 08 band plans two benefit concerts in the Jefferson theatre on May 23 to raise funds for summer open air shows. Director George V. Roscoe has gathered donations from merchants and professionals but needs more support. The matinee will aid 1200 local children. tickets aim to be affordable for all.
Relatives surprised John Waidner Thursday by gathering at his stop to mark his 76th birthday. They then went to A. Widner’s home for a bountiful meal with H. M., Chas. F., Fred Widner, and Carrie Miller in attendance, enjoying a cheerful reunion.
Two Sosman and Landis specialists visit Chicago to rehanging the asbestos and regular theater drops at the Jefferson theatre after hurried fall installation. Adjustments are being made to ensure proper operation and safety.
A brief item identifies a 25 year old man, said to be induced, with parental residence in Marion, among furnished room arrangements.
Mrs Léah Morris 30 died at her Wakarusa home of heart trouble. Survived by five children, parents H J Culp, ten siblings, burial at Yellow Creek cemetery after services at Wakarusa Methodist church. Wm C Montieth died at his sister’s Elkhart home aged Fy years. Spent 10 years in Alaska. survived by wife in Mishawaka, a son, a daughter, three sisters and a brother.
The Gunness case boosts LaPorte newspaper activity with United Press and Associated Press teams on the scene. Chicago papers deploy nine men, twelve telegraph operators handle LaPorte traffic, and daily word counts reach 75 000 to 100 000 through Western Union and Postal. A record 52 000 words were sent Saturday. Telegraphic reports from LaPorte are longstanding, but this case sets a new high.
St Mark's Epworth League elected officers for the ensuing year led by President D L May with 1st Vice Mary Walker 2nd Vice Mildred North and Vice Miss Stella Hansen 4th Vice Miss Beulah Hartler Secretary Angie Walker and Treasurer Mayme Moore also named.
I thank friends and neighbors for their assistance during my wife’s sickness and death and for the beautiful floral offerings. Thanks also to the Kelly Foundry and Machine Co. employees and F. O. R. M. for their kind remembrances. Fred Rathka.
Funeral services for Eugene Moriarity were conducted at St John’s Catholic Church. A special car carried the funeral party to the cemetery for interment. Society events note a reception after the service with light refreshments and attendees including Mrs Samuel Silverman and others.
A fragmented report describes Col R and Perry Randall of Fort taking up a project with Oliver as contractor. Some workers were in Nappanee, with yeate work described as underway though details are unclear.
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