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Goshen Daily Democrat

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Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1907

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Suing Wife and Rival Lover Shatters Domestic Peace

Boston Rink, a Millersburg farmer, faces two circuit court suits filed by Deahl & Deahl. One suit seeks divorce from his wife, married November 29, 1889, on April 8, 1907 separation. The other demands $5,000 from neighbor George Fravey for criminal conversation with Mrs. Rink. Allegations include profane conduct and illicit relations attributed to Mrs. Rink with Fravey in Goshen on April 27. Fravey allegedly poisoned the husband’s mind and disrupted the home, with the prior defendant listed as Mary Himan before marriage.

Boston Rink Millersburg Deahl & Deahl Rink George Fravey Mary Himan

Jury Commissioners Named to Serve Balance of Year

Judge Vanfleet of the superior court named George Milburn of Bristol and Jeremiah Bechtel of Wakarusa to act as jury commissioners for the balance of the year. The May term ended today and Monday it convenes at South Bend. A decree of annulment was refused in the James Grant Anna Grant divorce case pending a supreme court decision on the validity of the superior court. The judge will enter no judgment until the dispute is settled.

Superior Court Vanfleet George Milburn Bristol Jeremiah Bechtel Wakarusa South Bend James Grant Anna Grant Supreme Court

Elkhart Firms Form Group for Factories and Trolley

Elkhart businessmen form an association to attract factories and revive a trolley line project from Elkhart to Wakarusa and Nappanee, a venture that has failed previously. Nappanee residents favor connecting to Goshen via the Winona line connections.

Elkhart Wakarusa Nappanee Goshen Winona

Mother and Child Released by Bryan Police

Mrs. Bob Calloway and her daughter Enid Hammond were released by Bryan police. It develops that B. F. Harbmond of Goshen, the child's foster father, has no legal claim to her. The girl's grandparents adopted her and they live in Plymouth.

Bob Calloway Enid Hammond Bryan, O B. F. Harbmond Goshen Plymouth

Inspectors to Review Goshen College Normal Department

Representatives from the state board of education will visit Goshen College on Monday to inspect the Normal department. State Superintendent Cotton, Earlham College President Kelley of Richmond, and Howard County superintendent will participate in the inspection.

State Board of Education Goshen College Cotton Kelly Earlham College Richmond Howard County

Court rules against rent increase at 111 Washington Street

Justice Brumbaugh holds that George T. Barney cannot legally compel Lawrence Nusbaum to pay higher rent for the residence at 111 Washington Street Falkhart in the suit for possession, ruling no increased rent.

George T. Barney Lawrence Nusbaum Washington Street Falkhart Justice Brumbaugh Mr. Barney

St James Church Offertory Singers Named for Services

At morning service the offertory will be sung by Mr. Leo Beers. Evensong features Miss Minnie Fick and Mr. Gorsline performing Dear Refuge of my Soul by Nevins.

St. James’ Church Leo Beers Minnie Fick Mr. Gorsline Nevins

Sick List: Aaron Hartzier Confined by Tonsillitis

Aaron Hartzier of the Goshen Churn and Ladder Co. has been confined to his home since Wednesday with tonsillitis. He is slightly improved today.

Aaron Hartzier The Goshen Churn & Ladder Co

Wet weather cancels Wabash H S vs Goshen H S game

The Wabash High School baseball team arrived to play Goshen High School, but rain prevented the contest. Fans expressed disappointment as the schedule was disrupted by wet conditions.

Wabash H. 8 Goshen H. S

Godfrey Buys Elkhart Business Block in 13000 Sale

A $13,000 real estate transaction in Elkhart transfers ownership of a West Lexington avenue business block from C. L. Monger to H. W. Godfrey. The deal concludes a private sale of the commercial property.

H. W. Godfrey Elkhart C. L.monger Lexington Avenue

Fisher's Kalamazoo Orchestra Canceled for Alumni Night

Due to a prior engagement the Fisher's Kalamazoo orchestra will not perform at the Alumni Association event on Wednesday night.

Fisher Kalamazoo Alumni Association

Dowaginn man given life sentence for second degree murder

Dey Armstrong of Dowaginn Michigan was found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Carrie Vincent at the Grand View hotel in South Bend on New Year's Day and received a life sentence in Michigan City.

South ‘Bend Dey Armstrong Dowaginn Mich Carrie ‘Vincent Grand View Hotel Michigan City

McLellan Retains Turner to Defend Him on Murder Charge

Eugene McClellan who fatally stabbed James Rinehart at Ollie Bergers in Hik hart retains P L Turner to defend him. Turner plans a self defense argument aided by Drs Short and Hoppingarner who examined McClellan in Elkhart jail. Reports say Rinehart intoxicated McClellan and beat him. McClellan now says 22 rather than 21. Rinehart’s funeral scheduled Sunday at 2 30 p m. Court hearing may extend to next week with McClellan in Elkhart. his mother vows to support him.

James Rinehart Eugene McClellan Ollie Berger Hikhart P. L.turner Turner Drs. Short Hoppingarner McClellan Elkhart Rinehart

National Dairy Machine workers form a baseball team

The National Dairy Machine company employees organized a team and seek games with neighboring-city teams. The factory closes at noon Saturdays and the players can use weekday afternoons for contests. This morning the Baptist Boy's Brigade beat the Maroons 5 to 4 in seven innings.

National Dairy Machine Company Baptist Boy’s Brigade Maroons

Burglaries Target Planned Raid on Claypool Stores

The Walter B. Black meat market in Claypool was burglarized early Thursday with a forced door entry. About 10000? pennies were taken from the cash drawer. Police suspect at least three men staged the raid and planned to hit additional stores, as reportedly done in North Webster a few nights earlier.

Walter B. Black Claypool North Webster

Mayor praises Mishawaka as best city of its size

Mishawaka mayor lauded the city, saying it is the best of its size in the country. Goshen's May or Charles Kohler visited the city yesterday, touring city hall, the paid fire department exhibition, the electric light station, water works, and the new bridge, after meeting with J. C. Cleis.

Mishawaka South Bend Tribune Charles Kohler Goshen J. C. Cleis

Richmond Pastor Accepts Call to Middlebury Parish

Rev H Allen Leader of Richmond Indiana has accepted a call to become pastor of the four Lutheran congregations in the Middlebury parish. Leader is a scholarly man, graduate of Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg and Wittenberg Seminary at Springfield Ohio.

Middlebury H. Allen Leader Richmond Ind Middlebury Parish

Peru Objection Holds Up Winona Line Sunday Service

Information from Peru signals a possible refusal by Winona Interurban officials to run cars on Sunday along the Peru line. The Chronicle of Peru city opposes the six day service plan and notes potential forfeiture of large subsidies tied to the line.

Peru Winona Interurban Chronicle

Man dies by own action at Shipshewana

William L. Harris a middle aged man ended his life Thursday at Shipshewana by plunging a knife into his breast the act done while he was crazed by liquor His relatives live near Marion

William L. Harris Shipshewana Harris Marion

Publisher Westlake Buys Farm Star Paper in Indiana

W B Westlake publisher of the Hoosier and the Marion Leader has purchased the Farm Star formerly run by the Star league of newspapers and will publish it from Indianapolis.

W. B. Westlake The Hoosier Marion Leader Farm Star Star League of Newspapers Indianapolis

Teachers Examination At Fifth Street School

Superintendent Ellis conducted a teachers examination at the Fifth street school building today. Fifty candidates entered the test.

Ellis Fifth Street

Two Deaths in Elkhart End with Pneumonia

In Elkhart aged residents die within a week of illness. H O Sherman aged 87 father of George E Sherman landlord of Bucklea hotel died of pneumonia contracted while overseeing improvements after a heavy cold. Remains to be shipped to Chicago for burial. Christina Lohrman aged 86 widow of Herman Lohrman died last night of old age. Seven children survive. Burial in Sturgis Michigan.

H.O. Sherman George E. Sherman Bucklea Elkhart Christina Lohrman Herman Lohrman Sturgis Mich

Watch Recovered Theft Suspect Sought in Warsaw

A watch stolen from Robert Sperry's East Clinton Street home was recovered from a Fort Wayne pawn shop and returned. Charles Phillips of Warsaw is charged with the theft and is at large, being sought for brass theft in Warsaw and linked to goshen sightings.

Fort Wayne Robert Sperry Molly Carpenter East Clinton Street Mr. Sperry Charles Phillips Warsaw Sperry Phillips Goshen

John Rohrer Sr. Dies at 83 Near New Paris

John Rohrer senior, aged 83, died at 5 pm at his home about one and a half miles east of New Paris after a long illness. He is survived by eight children Ira of Boise City Idaho Marion of Goshen Thomas of Milford James Wesley and John Jr of New Paris Mrs Esther R Peoples of Benton and Mrs Melvin Theline of New Paris. The funeral will be held Monday at 2 pm at the residence east of New Paris with burial in New Paris cemetery.

John Rohrer New Paris Ira Boise City Idaho Marion Goshen Thomas Milford James Wesley John

Funeral of William Twomey at St Johns Church

The funeral of William Twomey was held this morning from St John's Catholic church and the remains buried in Oak Ridge cemetery. He was survived by two aged brothers, Richard, 90, of Doylestown Wisconsin, and Patrick, 80, of Boston Massachusetts.

Wm. Twomey Wiliam Twomey St. John’s Catholic Church Oak Ridge Cemetery Mr. Twomey Richard Doylestown Wis Patrick Boston Mass

Condemnation suits filed against two farms near Milford

Two condemnation suits were filed in the Kosciusko circuit court by the Milford and Syracuse Railroad company to obtain right of way through two forty acre farms owned by Wmler and Bowser near Milford.

Kosciusko Circuit Milford

Origin of Memorial Day Proposed by Gen John A Logan

Gen John A Logan first suggested and helped establish Memorial Day as a national holiday. He was a thoughtful leader guided by high sentiment and a student of classics, often citing historical episodes in his speeches.

John A. Logan

Veterans groups to attend Wells Memorial services

Howell Post No 90 G A R the Sons of Veterans and the W R C will attend services tomorrow evening at Wells Memorial Lutheran church. They will meet at the hall at 7 15 sharp. WM S BITNER Commander.

Howell Post No The Sons of Veterans Wells Memorial Lutheran Church WM. S. Bitner

Funeral for Mrs. William Butler Sets Benton Service

The funeral for Mrs. William Butler will be held at the family residence in Benton tomorrow at 2 PM. Rev. Mr. Rittenhouse of Solomon's Creek church will conduct the service, and interment will follow in Jackson cemetery.

Butler William Butler Benton Mr. Rittenhouse Solomon’s Creek Church Jackson Cemetery

Elkhart Adopts Brick Pavement Over Asphalt Filler

After visits to Kalamazoo Battle Creek and South Bend the Elkhart board of public works backs brick pavement with asphalt filler as the best option. It will be adopted in Elkhart in preference to plain asphalt.

Kalamazoo Battle Creek South Bend Elkhart Board of Public Works Elkhart

County to vote on bonds for courthouse reconstruction

The county council is summoned to meet on Monday June 8 to pass an ordinance authorizing fifty thousand dollars in county bonds to cover courthouse reconstruction costs. Contractor McCormack hopes to complete the work by December 1, 1907.

Court House McCormack

Wool price notice at Carmien building rear

Farmer C A Harper advertises wool buying at the rear of the Carmien building, occupied by McDowell and Boylan, inviting inquiries and promising highest prices.

Carmien McDowell & Boylan C. A. Harper

Milo B Meredith Defeated For Great Commander Post

Milo B Meredith was defeated for the position of great commander of the Maccabees at South Bend yesterday after serving in that office for fourteen years.

Milo B. Meredith The Maccabees South Bend

Kokomo Seeks 1908 State G. A. R. Encampment

Kokomo shows enthusiasm as it pursues hosting the 1908 state Grand Army of the Republic encampment, signaling civic support and local prospects for the event.

Kokomo

Milord trespass case over family visit ends in fine

John Cooper of Milford was fined for trespass after he went to see his mother Mrs. Charles Cooper at the home of his sister Mrs. Morrison. The incident is described as a family conflict.

John Cooper Milford Charles Cooper Morrison

A P Sibley Dead

A P Sibley a noted machine maker of South Bend died today in that city.

A. P. Sibley South Bend

Witnesses subpoenaed in two Elkhart murder cases

Subpoenas have been issued for witnesses in the shooting of Erastus Paul a New Paris barber by Harry Toms and in the stabbing of James Rinehart by Eugene McClellan at the Mrs Ollie Berger resort Elkhart May 16 and 23. McClellan had a preliminary hearing and will be moved to the county jail. The grand jury will also hear other criminal matters.

Erastus Paul New Paris Harry Toms Village Jeweler James Rinehart Eugene McClellan Ollie Berger Elkhart McClellan LXL & Goshen Pump Co LXL Furniture’ ‘Company Charles Ivy Stickler J. A. Arthur

Coming Ordination Recalls Local History From 25 Years Ago

Rev. Frank B. Blakemore of Tiffin Ohio will be ordained to the Baptist ministry in the city Sunday June 5. He has spent 25 years as a Methodist minister and recently joined the Baptist church at Tiffin. His brother Rev John T Blakemore led Middlebury Methodist church 1879 to 1882 and also edited the Record. The Blakemores came from Alabama and were active in 1880 1882 Republican campaigns.

Frank B. Blakemore Tiffin Blakemore Old Middlebury John T. Blakemore Julian House Morton

Extra Numbers at the Irwin

Miss Eda Mansfield a four year old child appeared as an extra number and sang and danced well for her age. She was nicely dressed and the audience appreciated her performance. The two young men performed nervously and awkwardly, causing stage fright and laughs from the crowd.

the Irwin Eda Mansfield

Woman's Musical Club Meeting at Library

The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Musical club will be held at the library on Tuesday afternoon next. Committee members include Mrs. Henrietta Davis Mrs. Mary B. Starr Mrs. Louise H. Beane and Gertrude Dausman.

Woman’s Musical Woman’s Musical Club Henrietta Davis Mary B. Starr

Five Cents Saved on Winona Line Tickets and Evening Entertainment

Regular passengers on the Winona line have discovered they lose five cents each time they buy round trip tickets. New Paris to Leesburg costs four cents, while New Paris-Milford and Milford-Leesburg tickets are both twenty cents. Tonight the Vaudette Theatre screens Boxing Matches in England and Servant is a Jewel, and Miss Lyman will sing Hain't You Coming Back to Old New Hampshire. Rev. Smith of Roseville Ohio will fill the pulpit at the English-Lutheran Church tomorrow.

Winona Line New Paris Leesburg New Paris-Milford Milford-Leesburg Vaudette -Theatre England Roseville,. O Yehureh

Kendallville Grocers Organize Against Deadbeats

Kendallville grocers unite to pressure delinquent customers as local merchants push collection measures. The item notes parallel regional notes including Dunkards in Los Angeles opposing neckwear and a range of local obituaries, resignations, and incidents from nearby towns.

Beauty for Ashes at Baptist Church Program

A Baptist church program tomorrow includes a 10:30 morning sermon on Beauty for Ashes and a 7:30 Home Mission program by the B Y P U with organ, hymn, scripture, and offertory. Performances feature Miss Lois Lehman, Carlton Warrick, Miss Maude Bandelier, Miss Alta Bechtold, Miss Oneta Shyrer, Miss Dor othy Reid, Miss Grace Griserer, and Rev Fradenburg extending an invitation to all.

Maude Bandelier Sam Roberts Alta Bechtold China O Essig CoMellia Bandelier Benton Stuart

Assessors' Allowances for Township Remuneration

County commissioners authorized payments to township assessors including G W Lehman Middlebury 290 50 Franklin Stealy Harrison 280 50 Geo Cain York 160 50 John A Tarman Jackson 280 60 Oscar Hartrautt Washington 250 50 Wm J Varns Clinton 290 50 D M Bowser Elkhart 1695 50 Henry A Miller Olive 237 50 B J Kantz Cleveland 178 00 Wm Tully Benton 290 50 Aaron Baker Osolo 340 50 Lewis Barthol Jefferson 280 50 Eli Whitaker Bango 200 50 Eli May Locke 1 244 58 Daniel Iffert Union 304 50 Concord township assessor not finished. report filed. Wife of William Kyle of South Bend testified for wife desertion and sought release from jail. she has softened.

G.W. Lehman Middlebury Franklin Stealy Harrison Cain York John’ A Tarman Jackson Oscar Hartrautt Washington Wm. J. Varns Clinton Elkhart Henry A. Miller Olive B. J. Kantz Cleveland Wm. Tully Benton Aaron Baker Osolo Lewis Barthol Jefferson Eli Whitaker Bango Eli May Locke Daniel Iffert Union Concord Township

Social notes from Goshen and nearby towns

A crowded page records visits, travels, and entertainments around Goshen Indiana with mentions of Dr and Mrs F M Ihrig in Forest Indiana, E Bogan Noble entertaining his Princeton father, Miss Helen Hubbell returning from college, and locals attending Ethel Barrymore in Captain Jinks at the South Bend Auditorium. Names include W E Griner Val Griner W W Quinn Caroline Sherman L G Williams York Pa C W Miller and many others.

F. M. Ihrig Forest Ind Ethel Barrymore Capt. Jinks South Bend Auditorium N. W. Scott Winamac John Paul A. S. Menaugh Loree Caroline Sherman Nebraska W. W. Quinn Willard Lexington Mary Cornell Katherine Fink Elkhart the Lion and the Mouse Bucklen James D. Alexander Orison Lower Wawaka W. J. Donat C. W. Miller Miller Clara Bartholomew Jefferson Township Chicago Cc. J. Swart L. G. Williams York, Pa George G. Kapp D. A. Sanders York Goshen D. L. Miller Jeannette Harter Kendallville Prof. Kellogg Detroit H. H. Tyrrell F. G. Hubbell Hube J. Albert Cook Helen Hubbell Herbert K. Lemon Anna Kelly F. B. Jenks Lucille Major J. Dean Vail L. B. Noble Harry Learng Captain Jinks of The Horse Marines South Bend

News Nuggets From Various Indiana Towns

Kendallville amateurs staged Lalla Rookh reporting a lively local scene. A LaPorte county farmer has new potatoes. For Sale Premier gasoline automobile details shown. O F Williamson. Thomas Elliott family moved from Wakarusa to Goshen. Elkhart Lake Shore machinists hosted a ball with 175 attendees. Eighty acres in Berrien county sold for 16000 dollars at 200 per acre. Mayor Rigdon of Warsaw seeks joint Senate for Kosciusko and Marshall counties. Charles Compton of Bay City fined 11 dollars for drunkenness. Dry country wood offered at 3 dollars per cord. Order of L J Brooks, 111 E Linco Avenue. Both phones. Harry N Chiddister wed Miss Fae McKibben at home of Mr and Mrs Frank Smiley. Rev J P Freyberger officiating. John Inbody the grapher preparing postcard views from Germany. May Presbyterian church committee to serve supper May 28 from 5:30 to 7:30. menu Cold ham horseradish catsup escalloped potatoes pickles hot rolls coffee lemon pie.

Howland Trial Juke Promises Carroll Testimony Delay

Doctors say pains in Carroll’s muscles indicate he will recover use of his legs. The state continuance in the Howland case delays the trial until June 1, as Carroll’s ability to travel and testify improves. EB A Dausman represents the defendant while the pair reside with Mrs Howland, awaiting testimony.

Frank Howland Charles Carroll Howland East Lincoln Avenue Marcellus Mich Carroll Sail EB. A. Dausman

MIDDEEBURY EEMS VISITOR NOTES AND LOCAL MOVEMENTS

Eugene Elliott of Chicago arrived Monday. Miss Mamie Gates of Vistula clerking for Packer. Mrs. Ernest Simpson of Elkhart visited friends here this week. Several residents traveled for visits and events including the G. A. R. encampment in Fort Wayne and trips to Oscoda county. Families plan moves to western states and nearby farms as summer plans unfold.

The Independent Eugene Elliott Chicago Mamie Gates Vistula Packer Ernest Simpson Elkhart D. F South Bend Plymouth Abe Gingerich Benton Harbor G. A. Myers Lancaster Othney van Dorstan C. S. Math Ellis Hughes Eli Berkey Fort Wayne B. A. Bontrager Samuel Hostetler Emma Oscoda County Mich Frank Boville Plainwell Allegan Smith Mattie Middlebury Los Angeles Cal W. H. Eldridge Jacob Raefsnyder W. H. Myers Hamilton Kan Lewis Artley Howard Shellenberger Edwin D. Miller Forks Ida Miller Forest Grove Milner, al Samuel J. Stutsman Bay Minette Ala Will Shelbyville John J. Bontrager David J. Kauffman Jonas Yoder Marshall County Michigan

Notice of Dog Tax Extension Deadline

The extension of time for paying dog tax will expire next Tuesday after which the names of all delinquents will be turned over to the prosecuting attorney. GEORG S. COBB, Trustee.

Georg S. Cobb

Wanted Machinists for Bench and Floor Work

Help wanted for bench and floor machinists in an automobile factory at Plymouth Ohio. Inquire I Z Berry superintendent at Hotel Has call this evening between 8 and 8 o clock. New potatoes southern grown have reached the local market.

Plymouth I. Z Berry

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