Fall Sale Ends Sept 27 40% OFF as low as $7.97/month CODE: NEWS40
Get 40% Off

Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Goshen Daily Democrat in Goshen, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 58 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1911

Page

1

North Main street Rock Run bridge plan debate heats bids

Residents debate a steel span bridge over Rock Run on North Main street to replace the old structure. Supporters tout a street-wide steel design with paved floor and sidewalk extensions, arguing it saves cost and improves water flow, while critics push for a heavier 75 ton concrete alternative. Bids were initially rejected. new bids open May 25.

Rock Run Creek North Main Street Rock Run Main Street North Side

James Madison Woomer former Waterford teacher dies at Marion home

James Madison Woomer, 62, formerly of Waterford, died at the Marion soldiers' home early today. His body will be buried there at 2 p.m. tomorrow. His sister, Mrs. Treat of Pueblo, Col., is in Marion. He taught in Elkhart county schools for many years in the 1870s and early 1880s.

James Madison Woomer Waterford Marion

Warsaw Soldier Ordered to San Antonio for Training

Carl F. Beyer of Warsaw who oversees the grounds and police at Winona Lake has been ordered by George W. McCoy Indiana adjutant general to report at San Antonio for two weeks of instruction with the National Guard.

Warsaw San Antonio Carl F. Beyer Winona Lake George W. McCoy Indiana National Guard

Bucklen House Announces Girl of My Dreams Engagement

Bucklen opera house manager Timmins of Elkhart announces the engagement of The Girl of My Dreams with John Hymans and Lei la McIntyre. The event is set for next Wednesday night as the last standard booking of the 1910-11 season at Bucklen.

Timmins Bucklen Opera House Elkhart Girl of John Hymans Leila McIntyre The Bucklen

Death by Ammonia at Swift Packing Fort Wayne

Jonas Astry aged 72 of Fort Wayne died from suffocation when a pipe carrying ammonia broke in the Swift Packing Co building. Two other workmen suffered narrow escapes as the incident, a deadly ammonia leak, disrupted the site.

Jonas Astry Ft. Wayne Swift Packing Co Fort Wayne

Jealousy Claim Arises Over Love Interest

In South Bend city court, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Grombosh are accused of being in love with someone else, each with four small children and each holding a baby, highlighting a domestic dispute.

Charles Grombosh South Bend

Harman Nominated for Grand Master by Grand Lodge

The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in Indianapolis nominated J. L. Harman of Elkhart for Grand Master in this year’s selection process.

J. L. Harman Grand Lodge Odd Fellows At Indianapolis J. L. Harman of Elkhart

Stepped on a Nail Hurts Mrs Snobarger Foot

Mrs Anna Snobarger suffered a painful sore foot after stepping on a rusty nail last night. Medical attention was sought but details of treatment are not disclosed.

Anna Snobarger

Pardoned Lawyer Jo seph Roach of Terre Haute

Gov Marshall granted a full unconditional pardon to Joseph Roach who studied law in the Indiana state prison while serving a life sentence for the 1905 murder of Matthew Robertson. The pardon allows Roach to practice law in Terre Haute. Also noted is the death of Mrs Elizabeth Keyser in Bremen after a long illness from Brights disease.

Indianapolis Marshall Joseph Roach Terre Haute Indiana State Prison Matthew Robertson Roach Elizabeth Keyser Absalom Keyser Bremen Bright

Madison Street School Pupils Present Annual Concert

Last night the Seventh and Eighth grades of Madison street school gave their annual concert. The program followed yesterday’s Democrat publication closely and the pupils acquitted themselves creditably, earning commendation from attendees. Prof. E. G. Hesser supervised the music, with Miss Storer as accompanist.

Madison Street Democrat E. G. Hesser Goshen Storer

Left Property to Grandson in Mrs Fravel Will

Mrs Rebecca C Fravel died Monday and left a will bequeathing her residence at 11g South Fifth street to her grandson Gordon Jacques son of Lettie Fravel Jacques who died ten years ago Gordon Jacques is a University of Michigan student in Ann Arbor after Goshen High School graduation in 1909 The late Daniel M Fravel acquired the property in the early seventies from W A McAlister

Rebecca C. Fravel South Fifth Street Gordon Jacques W. A. McAlister

Local health bulletin reports mixed patient updates

Lloyd Burris continues to improve a week after appendicitis surgery while Daniel T. Kauffman remains critical. Noel Young, ill since last winter, is in serious condition. A G Stutsman the letter carrier is ill from the heat and off duty. George F. Alderman shows some improvement.

Lloyd Burris Daniel T. Kauffman Noel Young A. G. Stutsman George F. Alderman

Freight Offices Move to New Lake Shore Facility

Arrangements completed to relocate Lake Shore freight offices from Sixth street north end after more than 30 years to a new site near the passenger station. The old freight house will be leased for warehouses. Starting next Monday all operations will be conducted at the new facility costing over $30,000.

Lake Shore Sixth Street

Miller Amster Schmidt Families Welcome Newborns

A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Clarence Amster of 1010 South Main street. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Edward Schmidt two miles south of Middlebury. A son was born last night to Mr and Mrs Isaiah Miller on Crescent street.

Isaiah Miller Crescent Street Clarence Amster South Main Street Edward Schmidt Middlebury

Widow Julia Walter Dies in Sturgis at 92

Mrs Julia Walter died yesterday at 3 pm at her Sturgis home from age related infirmities. She was 92 and mother of Mrs Joseph Smith and sister of Mrs Katharine Irwin of this city.

Julia Walter Sturgis Joseph Smith Katharine Irwin

Rev Stephenson To Speak At Mishawaka Meeting

A men only mass meeting will be held this evening in the Methodist church Mishawaka under the direction of the Methodist brotherhood Rev Stephenson of the First M E church has been secured as speaker for the event.

Stephenson Methodist Mishawaka Methodist Brotherhood M. FE

Uniform Marriage Laws Advocated by Western Unitarian

A resolution adopted at the Western Unitarian conference in Indianapolis urges nationwide uniform marriage laws requiring a physical examination of both parties before marriage. It calls for standard medical screening to reduce health risks and safeguard public welfare across the United States.

United States Western Unitarian Conference Indianapolis

Record of Prolonged Heat During a Dry Siege

Prolonged hot dry weather marked by consecutive days above 90 degrees. The region reports unusually high temperatures and increased demand for ice thanks to the heat surge.

Last Day of School in Wakarusa

Schools in Wakarusa closed for the day as closing exercises were held in Maple Park.

Wakarusa Maple Park

Six room house for rent near Court House Square

Six room dwelling available for rent near Court House Square. Owner L. J. Brooks will repair or upgrade as needed to suit tenant. References Pearce's repair goods. Contact for details.

L. J. Brooks

Murder suspect seen at Millersburg en route to Wolcottville

Deputy Scott Thomas was alerted to a man matching the Elgin murder description in Millersburg. A mistaken hold caused excitement before the correct suspect was released and traced toward Topeka, with a chase toward Wolcottville and a large reward for Elgin.

Millersburg Wolcottville Scott Thomas Elgin Ill Thomas Topeka Lagrange County

Infant Vallance Dies After Illnesses

Mortuary note reports Virgil Frederick Vallance infant son of Mr and Mrs Edward Vallance died yesterday at 8 30 pm age 11 months 4 days after measles and whooping cough complications Funeral at home Saturday afternoon 2 30 o clock Rev C K Staudt officiating Interment Oak Ridge cemetery

Durbin resigns as president of Federal Union Surety Co

Col W T Durbin submits resignation as president of the Federal Union Surety Co in Indianapolis. He will be replaced by J B Christianson of St Louis, Missouri, while E Rauh who resigned as vice president is succeeded by A C Landon of St Louis. E M Wilson of Fort Wayne and Frank H Cutshall of South Bend resign from the board of directors.

Aviation meet draws large Elkhart crowd

A sizable audience attended the aviation meet in Elkhart today while business paused for an early newspaper edition. The event continues tomorrow with aviators Stanley Vaughn and 17 year old Howard LeVar from Toledo piloting the Curtiss Red Devil airframe.

Elkhart Stanley Vaughn Howard LeVar Toledo

Egg Shippers Plan Enforcement Of New Bad Egg Law

About thirty members of the Indiana Association of Car Lot Shippers met in Indianapolis to discuss enforcing the recent anti-bad egg law passed by the legislature. The gathering aimed to set plans and procedures for compliance and oversight.

Egg and Poultry Shippers Indianapolis Indiana Association of Car Lot Shippers

Statewide School Child Enumeration Figures Reported

The state superintendent of public instruction announces that outside Vanderburg Pulaski and Lagrange counties the total school children enumeration is 725,818, up 3,169 from the previous year. Many counties showed losses.

Vanderburg Pulaski Lagrange State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Purdue Graduate Boor Ends Life in Schenectady

Everett B. Boor 26, son of Dr O L Boor of Muncie and Purdue graduate, secretary of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, died by drinking chloroform in Schenectady New York. Ill health listed as cause.

Schenectady Everett B. Boor Purdue University O. L. Boor Muncie State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners N. Y

Attempted suicide by knife at Laporte County Jail

Ernest Berghoff loaned a dull blade to Joseph Painter who attempted death by own action in the Laporte county jail. He slashed at his throat several times and then yelled, attracting fellow prisoners.

Ernest Berghoff Joseph Painter Laporte

No Concert Sunday at Rogers Bandpark Returns

A band concert will be presented at Rogers Bandpark on Sunday. The first concert is announced for Tuesday May 30 Memorial Day, when the park will formally open its third regular season.

Rogers’ Bandpark

Woman Found Unconscious After Suicide Attempt in Mishawaka

Miss Helena Feree, a young woman described as attractive, was found unconscious by the owl car crew in Mishawaka after attempting suicide amid trouble with a street car conductor. The incident suggests a deliberate act ending in an attempted death by her own action.

Helena Feree Mishawaka

Illness Strikes Howard Young At Home

Howard Young, employed at a dry goods store in North Manchester, fell seriously ill a few days ago and was brought home to his North Fifth street residence yesterday for care.

Howard Young North Manchester North Fifth Street

Ripe Pineapples Here. We are headquarters for pineap ples again this year. Dangler's.

Ripe pineapples advertised with Dangler's as the pineapple headquarters for the season. The note emphasizes repeated year round availability.

Dangler’s

Boy 16 Sought by Go Shen Sash and Door Co

A notice states a 16 year old boy is wanted by Go Shen Sash and Door Co for employment. No further details provided about position or location.

Goshen Sash & Door Co

Taxables in Elkhart county may fall short of hoped increase

Tax assessors report Elkhart county may record only a modest rise in taxable values for 1911, with preliminary figures showing gains under 400000 dollars and possibly under 300000. Key towns omitted include Goshen city and Elkhart township, yet several towns and corporations contribute to a net gain of about 193840 dollars over 1910, while a list of loss entries totals 105060 dollars. Separate items note patent deeds filed for historic land, a racing car mishap injuring a front axle during Indianapolis test, and marriage licenses for Nusbaum–Gorsuch in Wakarusa and Goshen.

Elkhart County Elkhart Township Goshen City Concorde Township Elkhart City Bango Township Benton Olive Wakarusa Corp Middlebury Ana York Lee Jackson Seees Washington Clinton Millersburg Cleveland Locke Nappanee Corp Union Harrison Jefferson Bristol Corp

Editor Groves to Speak at Warsaw Decoration Day

Rev. W. E. Groves editor of the Milford Mail will deliver the memorial address in Warsaw on Decoration Day.

Groves W. E. Groves Milford Mail Warsaw

Decoration Day Hat Sale By Hudson Stevenson Co

Hats for children priced at 75 cents each. A hat for every child. Sale advertised by Hudson Stevenson Co with a note to avoid going bareheaded and offering 50 cheap hats at a break in Decoration Day on Saturday May 20.

Hudson-Stephenson Co

Gov Marshall appoints inspectors bureau head hooten named chief

Gov. Marshall announces Elliott R. Hooten of Indianapolis as chief of the new bureau of inspection and names John J. Walsh Frank L. Pierce and John F. Gallivan to heads of factory mine and boiler inspection departments. Fifteen subordinate positions follow. James A. Arthur of Goshen was a candidate for factory head and is noted for a subordinate post.

Gov. Marshall Elliott R. Hooten Indianapolis Marion County Bureau of Inspection John J. Walsh Frank L. Pierce Brazil John F. Gallivan James A. Arthur Goshen

Albion High class seniors ill. school board retains teachers

The Decatur school board renews contracts for the current teaching staff for next year. Four Albion High school graduates are reported sick. Bluffton grocers cut kerosene and gasoline prices by two cents a gallon. An act grants Albion four train stops each way per day, prompting local rejoicing. Villa North residents plan oiling the Bluffton highway to their suburb.

Decatur School Board Albion High School Bluffton Albion Villa North

Investigation into Rev. John Von Froelich Case In Fort Wayne Diocese

Rev. Father Kroeger of Logansport conducted a preliminary examination of affidavits charging Rev. John Von Froelich of South Bend with criminal offenses. The probe marks the initial move by Rt. Rev. Herman J. Alerding to end the dispute between the South Bend Hungarian parish and Father Froelich.

Father Kroeger Logansport Fort Wayne Catholic Church John von Froelich South Bend Herman J. Alerding Father Froelich

State Mulls Filing Fees Under New Corrupt Practices Act

Secretary of State L. G. Ellingham seeks an AG opinion on charging a $1 filing fee for campaign expenditure reports under the new corrupt practices act. The act mentions no fee, but the attorney general cites the general fee act as authority.

L. G. Ellingham Thomas Honan

Carrie F Nixon sues for damages after streetcar injury

Carrie F Nixon a student at Notre Dame university filed suit in the St. Joseph circuit court seeking 5000 damages for injuries when a Northern Indiana street car ran off the end of the line on November 9 1910. He was thrown to the car floor and suffered two broken ribs and six weeks hospitalization.

Carrie F. Nixon Notre Dame University Indiana St. Joseph Nixon

Taken as Suspect in Chicago Robbery Case

Alfred Hudson aged 56 of Chicago was arrested on suspicion of robbery after approaching a pedestrian in South Bend and offering to show an easy way to make money and suggesting Grand Trunk freight cars are easy to pilfer.

South Bend Grand Trunk Alfred Hudson Chicago

Homepaths Oppose Federal Public Health Department

Resolutions adopted at the closing session of the Indiana Institute of Homeopathy in Indianapolis condemn a senate bill creating a federal department of public health to be presided over by a cabinet member. The homeopaths oppose the plan.

Indiana Institute of Homeopathy Indianapolis Senate Department of Public Health

Panama Canal in 1911 showcased at Irwin theatre

About 100 mothers who petitioned theatre managers are informed that Saturday afternoon and evening at the Irwin theatre will feature the educational film Panama Canal in 1911, described as the greatest educational picture by any company.

Irwin Theatre

Electric shock survivor recounts harrowing substation incident

John Schroeder aged 24 of Fort Wayne worked at the Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana traction company substation. He received most of a current of 33 000 volts and remains alive at St Joseph's hospital able to relate the experience in detail.

John Schroeder Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Traction Company Fort Wayne St. Joseph’s Hospital

Trimmed and tailored hats for Saturday sale

All cut to pieces price info announces trimmed hats for Saturday and Monday with a large stock of popular styles. Mrs J B Pearce appears as the contact or seller at the end of the note.

J. B. Pearce

Broderick Fined For Speeding Plea in South Bend

Elkhart manufacturer Charles Broderick pleaded guilty to exceeding the auto speed limit in South Bend and was fined 16 dollars.

Broderick Charles Broderick Elkhart South Bend

Personal mentions from Goshen and nearby towns

Ford Rodibaugh visited from Milford today. J H Rangburg stopped in Kimmel on business. Mrs W E Geiner of Middlebury visited the city. Mr and Mrs James Moore saw friends in Elkhart. Lou Kerr the Ligonier politician was in Goshen. J E Smith, Ford agent, heads to Detroit to supervise car loading. Noah and Mrs Hoover left for Harrisburg VA to visit Natural Bridge. William Young returned from North Manchester to see his ill son. Walter Smith and Catharine Irwin traveled to Sturgis, Michigan, after the death of Walter's grandmother Julia Wal. Frank and Rose Minzey passed through in route from Cleveland to South Bend for summer. Ed G Jacques, now in Kansas City as an American Steel and Wire agent, was en route to Goshen for his mother-in-law’s death. H H Milburn of Milburn fruit farm planned marketing for next season from Chicago area. Roy Elsea, after his father Edwin M Elsea’s death, left for Willows CA to lead an immigration project. will visit Rupert ID for real estate interests.

W. E. Geiner Middlebury James Moore Elkhart Lou Kerr Goshen J. E. Smith Ford Detroit Noah Hoover Harrisburg William Young North Fifth Street North Manchester Chicago Roy Elsea Edwin M. Elsea Willows Cal Rupert Idaho

The Girl of My Dreams at Bucklyn Elkhart

Manager Harry G Sommers announces Jos M Gaites big musical play The Girl of My Dreams to be staged at the Bucklyn in Elkhart on Wednesday evening May 24 The libretto is by Wilbur D Nesbit with lyrics by Otto D Hauberbach and music by Karl Hoschna The production features a strong two act cast led by Leila McIntyre John Hyams Harry Clark and others with a chorus and Chicago pedigree praised by critics

Elkhart Harry G. Sommers Bucklen Jos. M. Gaites Wilbur D. Nesbit The Chicago Evening Post Otto D. Hauerbach Karl Hoschna Bright Eyes Madame Chicago Leila McIntyre

Mayor Knotts Arrested in Gary Embezzlement Case

Mayor Thomas Knotts of Gary was arrested on a warrant issued by County Clerk BE L Shertridge at Crown Point on charges including embezzlement perjury on four counts and malfeasance in office on two counts. He posted bond of $5,000 after an affidavit by City Clerk Harry L Moose alleged Knotts retained $2,000 in funds collected while serving as city judge.

Knotts Thomas

Parading Wild West Show Injury At Valparaiso

Broncho John Sullivan once a government scout Alvardo Lorenzo of Chicago a Mexican fire eater Chief Yellow Bird and his wife of the Rosebud Indian reservation were injured at Valparaiso during the Sullivan Bros parade when an auto frightened horses attached to a stage coach causing the vehicle to overturn and the occupants to be thrown out.

John Sullivan Alvardo Lorenzo Chicago Yellow Bird Rosebud Valparaiso

Indiana funeral group backs Owen bill for national health department

The Indiana Funeral Directors Association at its final Indianapolis session adopted resolutions endorsing the Owen bill before Congress to create a national department of health.

Indiana Funeral Directors’ Association Indianapolis Congress Department of Health

Federal jury draws Cain as juror for June term

George B. Cain of York township was drawn as a petit juror for the June term of the federal court at Fort Wayne.

George B. Cain York Township Fort Wayne

Zueblin Holds Three Day Civic Revival Meeting

Publicist and civic revivalist Charles Zueblin is conducting a three day meeting in South Bend to discuss urban improvement and civic reform strategies with local residents and leaders.

John H. Lott Jewelry Sale Closes Out as Owner Retires

Bargains abound at John H. Lott’s jewelry shop as he prepares to retire and close out or sell the business. Expect discounts on watches rings and bracelets during the retirement sale window at Millwood location.

John H. Lott

Twenty Five Years Ago Items of Interest

The Democrat files recall 1886 with items: Wesley Crary as candidate for recorder, W Hower moves photo gallery to Dewey building, Dunkard church under Valentine Berkey, Daniel Heaton robbed near his Bristol home, C S Wert of Forest Grove marries Amelia Swagger, birth of a son to William H Phelps of Goshen, 12th child aged 35, fire department officers elected, marriage licenses issued to several couples, High school graduating class named, G A Harter cherishes his 1840 Navarre rocking chair once used by Gen Harrison, jurors announced for may term, Judge Chamberlains four daughters home and all republicans, Roman Stroup now 81 and a widower, reminiscence of whiskey years ago, now a prohibitionist. Personal notes list visitors and locals in Goshen and Milford areas.

W. H. Hower Dewey Dunkard Valentine Berkey Daniel Heaton Bristol C. S. Wert Forest Grove Amelia Swagger South Milford Lagrange County William H. Phelps Goshen John Snobarger J. W. Carney L. N. Emmons George A. Beck H. C. Little Aliva J. Loher J. M. Ketcham Martha Dilgard Frank Arnold Jane Letro James H. Calkins Carrie B. Swinehart Ira Butt James Bradigum Edward Milner Chas. Dills A. J. Lee Petit Jury Jacob F. Ehret George C. Miller B. B. Brothers Jacob Hartzler Joseph M. Cripe John C. Druckamiller Willis A. Layton William F. Martin Jacob F. Hauenstein Ephraim Hartung James Lloyd Jonathan Hill Judge Chamberlain H. H. Tyrrell Bourbon Emil Grosh Toledo Frank Knapp Frank G. Hubbell Roman Stroup Sam Weyburn Clinton Township Daniel Rice L. M. C. Weichsel W. E. Groves Milford Ed L. Blue John L. Blue Paris France Martin Felkner Rose Stanley Gortner George W. Walker Harlan, Kas Joel Case Sharon Wis Matthew Rippey

Lake Shore Maintains Individual Vacations Plan

Lake Shore officials rejected Elkhart proposals to close the Elkhart shop for two weeks and grant all employees a simultaneous summer vacation. The regular system of individual vacations will be followed to stagger time off.

Lake Shore Elkhart

Trimmed hats sale at Hudson-Stephenson Co begins at Berryman's

Seventy five beautiful trimmed hats priced at four dollars each, discounting patterns once sold at seven fifty. The sacrifice sale runs ten days at Berryman's, with Hudson-Stephenson Co extending the sale for two weeks more.

Hudson-Stephenson Co Berryman’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jennings Madison Street School Pearce's Mortuary Record Nappanee Andrew Jackson Martin van Buren Cline James Akin Benton Township James McDowell Harrison Township Elias Baker Martin Weybright Simplex Motor Car Co Indianapolis Speedway Im. Turner Daniel Nusbaum Mabel M. Gorsuch Whisler Harvey Mowery Nora Leer Tomorow Galentine William Klase Catherine Klase Farrer Ford Rodibaugh Milfor J. H. Rangburg Kimmel Millwood Brooks Wesley Crary
Search Courier

Search the Goshen Daily Democrat Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Goshen Daily Democrat?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication