16 May 1911
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1911
Page
1
The Goshen city council in regular session reviewed petitions and committee referrals. Mayor Spohn vetoed a $4,000 fire station land purchase, but the council overrode the veto five to two.
The council discussed Riverside Boulevard water main extension from Cosmo Street to Pike Street. On Armon's motion the contract award for four public drinking fountains donated by Beacon Lights club was referred to the water works and light committee with power to act. Gosh en Plumbing and Heating Co estimated costs at 50 to 60 pounds. The meeting adjourned on Knox's motion.
A 51-year-old transient named Thomas McClure from Gary was found suffering with neuralgia north of the Lake Shore depot. Health Commissioner Dr. J. A. Snapp and Township Trustee A. R. Bemenderfer arranged medical transport to Toledo, hoping a hospital admission, while fishing tackle at Rule’s is noted as a side detail.
The G and M Branch bridge over Rock Run is in place and trains resume normal operation. McMann dredge cleared the bridge in about eight hours. repairs cost 50 dollars. Big Four engineers will survey for a future bridge change near Gosh en Veneer plant. lake Shore spent several hundred dollars on the new structure.
Mrs. Rebecca Case Fravel, a longtime Goshen resident and widow of Daniel M. Fravel, died at 8 30 p.m. at 118 South Fifth Street after a short paralysis illness. She had been healthful enough to tend flowers earlier, and leaves a daughter Lettie Fravel Jacques who died decade ago and a grandson Cordon Jacques at Michigan University. She also leaves a brother Wellington Case of Easton, Pa., and several nieces and nephews.
Methodist pastors of the Goshen district held a conference at First Methodist church to discuss parish welfare. Simultaneously stewards met to set the district superintendent Rev Somerville Light's salary for the coming year. The district includes 38 parishes with broad representation.
Wednesday 4 PM Miss Clara DeCamp sings with Miss Martha Storer at the piano in a merit program open to all. Thursday 8 PM the College Quartette with Miss Culp Miss Blosser John D. Brink and J Claude Brink performs Liza Lehmanns In a Persian Garden. Free admission. all welcome.
Warren Stanton of Elkhart, seven, slipped from a stone retaining wall by his home on W. F. Stanton’s property and fell into the St. Joseph river. The water stood about five feet deep. He submerged once before grasping a leg and shouting for help.
Report on Goshen saloon trade showing lower than expected activity across all aspects with broad agreement on disappointing results.
Bargains await at John H. Lott’s as he plans retirement and clears stock before closing out or selling out. Shoppers can expect reduced prices on rings bracelets and other jewelry while inventory lasts.
Kate I. Nichols of Elkhart serves as vice president of the state meeting of the Rebekahs now under way in Indianapolis.
Advices from Mexico report President Madero stating peace is near and that negotiations to end the insurrection will proceed rapidly. Insurrectos have captured four more cities and appear to control the situation, suggesting the Mexican conflict may soon end.
Rank J Reeves superintendent of the South Bend Watch Co and traveler on the Lusitania has disappeared after last sending a message from sea on April 20. He sailed for England April 18 and was reported missing while at sea.
Columbia City reports Gravilla Mann was arrested after Mrs. Jane Withers recognized him from a newspaper description of the Fort Wayne murder of Eli Coulther.
John Kuhns, brother of the late famous horse thief Marvin Kuhns, is jailed in Springfield O charged with stealing horses in Noble county Indiana.
South Bend attorney Charles A. Davey was arrested by a U S deputy marshal from Indianapolis on a charge of intimidating a federal witness. He posted a $1000 bond in Indianapolis for a May 17 appearance, signed by F E Lambert Eli F Seibert and F H Wurzer. The case stems from an investigation of the Indianapolis grand jury and relates to butterine license violation cases against Richard Walker and Melvin McMillen of Elkhart. Davey previously represented them in a January hearing before Thad M Talcott Jr. and says DA Miller seeks revenge and that John W Talbot wants his scalp for defending Mrs Mason after she shot at Talbot on the street. He also notes rumors about his legal methods.
Judge Paulus of the Grant circuit court dismissed the liquor interests appeal but backed the option result, ruling the commissioners exceeded authority yet the Marion dry outcome stands. The ruling clears the path for saloons while drys plan mandamus actions if licenses are denied.
In South Bend police acted in a new campaign against speeding arresting Charles Brod erick general agent of Angledile Computing scale company of Elkhart along with William Edgren and Walter Paffenbach on motorcycles. Charles W Hibberd a saloonist speeding his auto was also arrested.
A Dayton motor truck of three tons and 45 horsepower carried 6 000 pounds of Swift's Pride Soap from Chicago to New York. It reached Goshen at 11 a.m after leaving Chicago at 9 a.m Monday. All stops were on schedule and the truck should reach New York on Decoration Day. First full load reliability test between Chicago and New York, overcoming bad roads and rough stretches.
A Goshen motorist urges courtesy toward other car owners when traveling. He recalls a trip to Tiffin Ohio where he unknowingly broke traffic laws and was not fined but given a card printing the rules.
J. H. Moore, a motorman for the Northern Indiana railway, was arrested in South Bend charged with deserting the United States Navy at Mare Island California five years ago. He had come to visit an uncle and found work locally.
Lloyd Burris shows continued improvement after appendicitis surgery. John Martin the barber remains ill. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Ed Vallance is reported as slightly improved.
Lorenz Fetzer clashed with a Go shen man who rented his horse yesterday and misused the animal. Fetzer then struck the offender with a horsewhip in self defense and to recover the misused mount.
Officials announced a new traction service linking Angola and Elkhart commencing July 4. The program aims to improve regional transport and boost local travel options.
Tonight residents may skate at Rogers Band Park Rink with music provided by a local band. The event promises enjoyable skating and live tunes for attendees.
Special opening this week for "Hy-class" mid-summer hats by Hudson-Stephenson Co features pretty small shapes and stylish hats. Local shoppers are invited to view new designs and select from a range of sun hats and dress hats.
Hudgon Stephenson Co announces mid summer opening all week. Boys 16 years of age sought by Go Shen Sash and Door Co to assist in job placement and shop work duties.
Edward Kurtz of Elkhart, formerly of Goshen, sustained facial injuries when fragments from a broken emery wheel at Elkhart Rubber Works Co. struck him. His face and lips were cut, teeth knocked out, and he bled profusely. He was semi conscious yesterday and taken home by automobile. sister Mrs. Josephine Ponko accompanied by call.
State Superintendent EB S Shumaker of the Anti Saloon League is in South Bend to review the local situation. He said the visit has no specific objective beyond staying in touch with developments.
Estimates on electrical construction contracts for a proposed South Bend Richmond trolley line are being obtained in New York.
High coal costs for May and June deliveries. chestnut coal at 7.50, stove at 7.25, Pocohontas coal at 5.25. Prices reflect market conditions and supplier variability for residential orders.
The Beacon Lights society plans to install four sanitary drinking fountains for the city. Hudson-Stephenson Co. advertises willow plumes and offers superior quality at competitive prices.
William McGrainer, injured in a Curtiss bi plane trial flight at Kenwood golf links Elkhart, shows improvement and is likely to fly at the Elkhart driving park meet Friday and Saturday. The McClellan Aviation Co. has secured a second bi plane and arranged for Stanley Vaughn and Howard LeVan to participate with their machines arriving soon. The Friday Saturday program remains as advertised despite the accident, with large crowds expected and McGrainer resting at Ned K. Miller’s home.
A large crowd of about fifteen hundred gathered Sunday at St. Stephen's Maggar church in South Bend to stop Pastor Rev. John von Froelich from entering the pulpit. Ten officers arrived to avert violence and escorted the priest from his home to the church after charges were filed with the bishop.
The Bay View Reading Circle gathered last night at 218 North Main to close the year and bid farewell to Miss Emma Millington who will sail June 4 for England. Members presented gifts for her trip as refreshments complemented an enjoyable social. Also, Miss Charlotte Tuttle Alden and Arthur Glenn Sawyer were married at Marion, Ohio.
O Sullivan of Warsaw resigns as general freight and passenger agent for the Winona Interurban Railway to take a new post June 1 with the Western Ohio Electric Railway at Lima. He cites higher salary and future advancement. duties will be covered by Supt. C. E. Franklin.
John Weber aged 75 died at St Joseph county infirmary after a period of failing health. Born in Germany he came to America young and resided in Mishawaka for 50 years. The death is attributed to old age after a lengthy illness.
The Los Angeles Examiner reports Frank Kelly caught a 109 percent pound leaping tuna, the season’s first. The fight lasted two hours and an accompanying cut shows Kelly with the fish and Capt. Bates who gaffed it.
Mild May sun pushed to 90 degrees with thermometers rising further in glare. Forecasters note hot, sultry air and farmers report urgent need for rain to relieve dry fields. Weather stresses crops as drought concerns grow.
Contractor Brumbaugh yesterday replaced the Silver street bridge over Rock Run after its removal two weeks ago to allow the McMann dredge to pass.
Good convenient pasturage with running water offered for lease or sale. Apply at the office of the Goshen Milling Co for details and terms.
Lorenz Fetzer unveils a fine new calf named Alexander at the farm show. The animal attracts attention from local breeders and spectators, reflecting Fetzer’s growing stock portfolio and farm display.
Elkhart county fair management abandons negotiations for an aviation display at the fourteenth annual event in September citing high costs and weather dependent flights. They prefer free attractions and balloon ascensions while preparing for a record breaking fair with $3,370 set for 15 racing purses and site improvements including grandstand expansion and track extensions.
Mortuary notice states Nancy Rebecca Keene died at her Elkhart home yesterday at age 85. She is survived by three sons. her husband died about twenty years ago.
Milton Neely son of Lima Ohio gas magnate, killed in oil lands quarrel in Kansas City Missouri, deemed violently insane and removed from Battle Creek Sanitarium to Lima home. After his father’s death, control of the giant gas business passed to Neely. F H Cuttshall, formerly with Northern Indiana Railway, joins the company.
The Seventh and Eighth graders present their annual concert Thursday evening May 18 at 7 30 under Prof Hesser. Proceeds go to finishing the new piano. Admission 25 cents. Program to appear in Wednesday’s paper.
Wayne C. Kelly aged 32 a tele graph lineman from Kendallville was crushed at the South street crossing in South Bend as he attempted to ride a Lake Shore freight to Chicago. He was out of employment.
Eugene Stutz sold 29 Chicago Fair branded fattened steers for a total price of 1650 dollars. The sale showcases strong beef cattle demand at the market.
Report notes that Charles F. Donaldson was not arrested in South Bend for driving an automobile without license numbers. The Elkhart Review first published details of the alleged arrest.
Mr and Mrs J A Griesmer of 210 N Second Street welcomed a son this morning. The family announced the birth and plans to name the child in the near future.
Advertising copy claims sixty percent of Americans have stomach trouble and guarantees Peps-Aid cures this group. Prenoted as a druggist inquiry.
A few large $4 Milan hats remain for $2 at Hudson-Stephenson Co. Stock includes 2t sizes.
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