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Newspaper

Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1903

Page

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Chaffee Sues Western Union Over Missed Message

Henry Chaffee sues Western Union alleging failure to deliver a vital message. The filing occurs as two divorces are also recorded in the same notice, outlining ongoing legal actions and court dates.

Sullivan Enjoined From Quotation Theft by Telegraph Firms

Judges Grosscup Baker and Anderson of the U S Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that George T Sullivan must be perpetually barred from taking quotations from telegraph companies linked to the Chicago Board of Trade. They said the issues mirrored National Telegraph News and Illinois Commission cases. Sullivan had offered to pay for service but did not sign a non compete agreement for the Luckett shop business. Appraisers are sought to value the shop house site in Washington Township as suit over damages proceeds.

Curiaco Grosscup, Baker and Anderson United States Circuit Court of Appeals Koblsaat George T. Sullivan Chicago Board of Trade National Telegraph News Illinois Commission Company Sullivan

Goshen Plumber Wins School Building Contract in Township

Davis and Schafer for John H Virgo trustee of Washington township seek three appraisers to fix value of two acres owned by Martha M Light for a school house. Trustees and owner agree on price. Perry L Turner represents Margaret W Yost who sues for divorce from Charles W Yost. Allegations include cruel treatment and threats. one child named Charles Norma Fort born 1906. Yosts own undivided interest in property valued at 6000 with substantial personal property. Spouse seeks divorce alimony and child support.

Davis & Schafer John H. Virgo Washington Township Goshen Marths M. Light Perry L. Turner Margaret W. Yost Charles W. Yost Yosts Psus Mayo Harles Norma Ora Strine Ringling Elkhart Barlys Mottville Mich Dake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Company Dlacmenti Blis Privd Deie Oh Ataaneda

Board awards plumbing bid to C. E. Kutz at $4454

At a last night meeting the board of education awarded the contract for plumbing heating and ventilation to C. E. Kutz of Goshen for 4454 dollars. Eight bidders competed and Kutz underbid the next best by about 260 dollars.

Board of Education C. E. Kutz Goshen Kutz Eniy Frank W LeSbeie Chiapas

Farm House Burned Near Syracuse and Other Local News

A two story farm residence belonging to Edward Kinnison, Goshen, four and a half miles east of Syracuse on the Syracuse Fort Wayne road, burned this afternoon. A defective fuse caused the blaze in a summer house. William Wright occupied the house and all belongings were destroyed. The cost was about 1600 dollars with insurance. Firefighters prevented spread to adjacent buildings in the dry weather. James Hall, former Silver Lake resident, died in Kansas City after years running a Silver Lake hotel. Burial plans in Silver Lake. The local high school baseball team prepared for a game at Touawands Diamond, facing Fort Wayne and Goshen in upcoming play. A bankruptcy matter involving Soup Lewie was discussed in South Bend with several attorneys and a referee to be appointed tomorrow. Mrs. J V Richardson of Texarkana Ark is visiting Warsaw with plans to move back to Goshen. Walter Fetters of Blaiston attended a rural mail carriers meeting to organize affiliation with the state association.

Edward Kinnison Goshen Syracuse Fort Wayne William Wright James Hall Silver Lake J.N. Penrod Gus F. Smith Lake James Ohio & Indiana Railway Company Angola Two Pointe Alvah Carpenter Goshen& Indiana Traction Company St. Joseph Valley Traction Company Alfred Quick Whitley County Columbia City Michael Johns Decatur Henry Winstow Auburn H. L. Gladden

Lake Shore Railway to Replace Burned Millersburg Bridge

The Lake Shore company will at once replace the big overhead bridge burned at Millersburg. For the first time in many months rain is needed in this section. There promises to be a drought.

Lake Shore Railway Company Millersburg

City Car Crash Injures Dr F M Ihrig and Dr Lorig

A city electric car rear ended Dr F M Ihrig’s Oldsmobile at Math street near the Economy, throwing Dr Lorig from the vehicle. Motorman Simmons and Conductor Harry Greene disputed warnings, while bystanders agreed. Dust from trains prompts calls for roadbed oiling. Local legal and political notes follow.

Hhis Oldsmobile F. M. Lorig City Electric Dr. Torig Math Street Christian Hinderer Ihrig Mr. Shrng Simmons Harry Greene

Goshen Investor Buys South Bend Bank Site for 25000

Haines Egbert of this city buys the South Bend National Bank property at 13 North Michigan Street for 25000 through Jasper Garst. The bank will retain occupancy for three years while plans for a new building or remodel are considered. Egbert, of Sanders Egbert Lumber, calls the purchase a sound investment as South Bend property is seen as cheap now.

South Bend National Bank North Michigan Street Haines Egbert Sanders-Egbert Lumber Company Goshen South Bend South Bend Times Haines Egbert Colfax Avenue Bridge

City To Sell Water Plant At 650000 Price

Edward Pfeiffer Concord township assessor refuses to value Elkhart Water plant and defers to the county board of review. The plant now pays taxes on 57000. City council water committee seeks value not under 200000. Pfeiffer relies on the board for final decision. Also notes two deaths, Miss Josephine M. Davis and Chauncey P. Hale, with survivors.

Edward Pfeiffer Concord Township Elkhart Water Company County Board of Review Elkhart Common Council

Fire destroys Burr Oak saw mill causing heavy loss

William Kedden Lutera saw mill near Burr Oak four miles southeast of Millersburg burned to the ground with losses exceeding 3000 dollars. No insurance, equipment valued at about 2000 dollars, and the business will not be rebuilt. Local man Redden, recently improving his affairs, is among the affected.

William Kedden Burr Oak Millersburg Noble County Redden Goshen David Hampton

Electr ic line dreams fade in Elk hart area and local news

The Elk hart Winona Wakarusa line has died with promoter Collins focusing on the Elkhart Angola route. Lake Maxincukee draws fish commissioners praise as eighty cans of wall-eyed pike minnows arrive from the United States. Dante Weasley Berger of Mishawaka dies at Epworth hospital after two weeks illness aged 47. Wakarusa Tribune notes oil and electric rail matters quiet though Ohio oil shares surge. WCTU meets May 16 at 3 PM hosted by Miss Sopha Berth to discuss consistency of finding the drunkard.

Winona Wakarusa Tribune Elkhart Lake Maxincukee United States Fish Commissioners Maxtincukee Fish Commissioners Dante! Weasley Berger Mishawaka Epworth Hospital South Bend

PRESS AGENT HAS SMALLPOX IN GENTRY SHOW SCARE

Lon D. Williams press agent for the Gentry dog and pony show arrived in Chicago with a developed smallpox case after leaving Elkhart on Tuesday. Health officials warned Plymouth and South Bend to quarantine the outfit if any other employees were ill, risking exposure to many local residents. Williams moved about Goshen during Sunday and Monday and did not complain of illness there.

McNamara South Bend Health Department Chicago Lon D. Williams Elkhart Williams Plymouth Goshen the Elks

Father Fitzpatrick Chosen To Deliver Memorial Day Address

Father Fitzpatrick, recently from Fort Wayne, chosen to deliver the Memorial Day address in Goshen. He accepted the invitation to speak, described as a polished speaker. this will be his first public sermon outside the church since arriving. Plans for the service are nearly complete and the committee expresses gratification.

Father Fitzpatrick Fort Wayne St. John’s Catholic Church Goshen Father _ Fitzpatrick

Wabash Interurban Proceeding and Local Endeavors

Regular interurban service now runs between Wabash and Logansport. Odd Fellows in Wabash plan a 340000 opera house and lodge building. A new steel bridge rises over the Wabash near Linn Grove. Bryant claims smallest Indiana town status and debt free. Several local deaths and notable events noted in Wells and Adams counties.

Wabash Logansport Odd Fellowes Wabash River Linn Grove Adams County Bryant Indiana Elizabeth Mounsey Wells County Liberty Township F. M. Kemper M. E St. Augustine Fla J. F. Lahman Co. K Auburn J. K. McDowell

Goshen Gossip Highlights Local Movements and Visits

Numerous Goshen residents travel to nearby towns and states. D.N. Saudera visits Ligonier. Fr Fritzpatrick returns from Fort Wayne. many locals host guests from Chicago, Iowa, and Nappanee. attendance at events includes a G A R encampment and a Shakespeare performance in Goshen.

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