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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
1
Berlin signals Verdun to fall soon as bloodiest fighting rages. French forces have evacuated the area amid intensified bombardment and marching German units.
The Paris and Berlin dispatches report severe fighting around Verdun. German forces push east of the Meuse after French counter attacks fail. Dead Man's Hill and Fort Douaumont are in intense combat as Austrian and Italian fronts diverge. Sir Roger Casement’s trial set for June 26 in Dublin.
German prisoners arriving in Sayville report bitter treatment in France after being repatriated from the front. They come in ragged condition and say German dispatches in newspapers recount harsher reports of their ordeal, reflecting wartime propaganda dynamics.
London authorities report that a grand jury has returned bills against the casement defendant. The Associated Press notes the proceedings are scheduled for June 26 with officials preparing the docket and courtroom arrangements amid ongoing inquiries.
Special report notes Elihu Root of New York John W Weeks of Massachusetts Charles W Fairbanks of Indiana and Theodore E Burton of Ohio opening party HQs in Chicago to push their bids for the Republican nomination.
In Saratoga Springs New York the M EK conference rejected lifting a ban on card playing dancing and theatrical entertainments by a vote of 435 to 360.
More than 1,000 Elks marched in the parade as today's feature of the Indiana state gathering. About 780 delegates are registered.
Judge Drake hears arguments in Elkhart suit A N Chamberlain Medicine Co vs William H Hauenstine and Frank J Harker with several witnesses examined. The two year old case proceeds as probate orders are reported with estates of Edwin H Dunning Tyomies Hjalmar Russa Allen J Wallace Anna Jones Milo Weaver noted. A notarial bond for Clara M Gray expires June 8 1920.
George A. Gilbert expects about 7000 people at the third annual Farm Betterment club picnic at the Gilbert farm northeast of Goshen on Thursday June 5 weather permitting Congressman Barnhart of Rochester and Prof. G I Christie of Purdue will give addresses at 10 o clock Mrs Helen Shaw Krutz will give dramatic readings detailed program appears in this issue of the Democrat
Tena Straw of Hillsdale Michigan, aged 19, reportedly suffers romantic aphasia. After marrying a comparative stranger, she allegedly threw him out of her bedroom within a day. Straw has been married twice before and seeks a third husband.
Frederic Follmer age 59 died at his Cass County Michigan home. Survived by wife daughter and four brothers. Enquiry addressed to 403 East tt.
The injunction action filed by John F. Scott, Goshen taxpayer, against Goshen city and W. Hatch & Sons Co. to block paving of Third street with brick on a sand and gravel foundation has been postponed. The hearing before Judge Harman in Elkhart was rescheduled due to other engagements, with property owners planning to attend. Indianapolis concrete interests and S. S. Saxton of Chicago are among the parties involved, and the case seeks to test whether the council can order a foundation other than concrete for the project.
The junior class met in the assembly room and elected officers for 1917. President Joe Butterfield, Vice President Ruth Jacobs, Secretary Mary Gingerich, Treasurer Joe Rohrer, and Sgt. at Arms John Gunther were chosen. William Latta served as president of this year’s class.
In the So. Bend Factory League Vargo Moffit Hepler Conners and Martin of the Rogers Greys play for rival teams. The fast game is highlighted by several ex league players and steady scoring from veteran rosters.
Mayor Spohn Street Commissioner Fire Chief Snobarger and others toured the WPirst Street bridge over Rock Runceek this morning. They deemed the structure unsafe and ordered precautions.
The Bowser gasoline tank to be used with the city’s newly acquired motor fire truck was today placed at the central fire station.
The Goshen High School class of 1916 reports about $400 net profit from the annual class play titled Trial of Hearts. The surplus arose from liberal patronage and ticket sales for the production.
Robert Jones of Indiana Auto Sales Company fractured his right arm yesterday afternoon when the Ford he was starting kicked.
An unidentified man, described as an umbrella repairer, died last night after being struck by an Indiana Interurban car at Station No 25. Police and investigators began inquiries into the incident and its circumstances.
Gen Gabriel Gayvira announced in Juarez that he would seek a conference with Gen John J. Pershing to discuss cooperation against the Villa bandits of Chihuahua. The plan aims to settle details for joint action along the border.
An umbrella mend er aged about 50 was struck and killed by the 11 oclock C S B N I traction car near Station No 25 at the Elkhart County Infirmary. He carried a testament an empty whiskey bottle and umbrellas and had 22 cents. The body rests at Stephens morgue while coroner Mast investigates. The deceased bore a left arm tattoo of a nude woman with initials E D and lacked one finger on his right hand. The man had no identifying documents.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, recently divorced from Harry K. Thaw, and dancer Jack Clifford returned from Baltimore and announced their Maryland marriage. The couple relations, noted as a quick ceremony, tie Nesbit Thaw to Clifford after a hasty trip.
Boomers supporting Theodore Roosevelt for the Republican nomination opened headquarters in Indianapolis in room 227 Hume Mansur building as the campaign moves to the state capital.
Fort Wayne May 25 Garrett voted wet at the local option election yesterday by a margin of 45. The previous when four years ago the town voted wet by 384 represents a shift in local alcohol policy.
Phoebe J. Method aged 63 of Millersburg died last night at home from locomotor ataxia after a four month illness. Survived by husband, son C. M. Garman of Ishpeming Michigan, and daughter Mrs B D Miller of Millersburg. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm from residence Rev Berger officiating. Burial in Oak Ridge cemetery.
John Ellsworth Hartzler president of Goshen College is announced as the principal speaker at Memorial day exercises at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Evangelical church New Paris. Large attendance is expected.
The Indiana state board of pharmacy announces that Lloyd M. Johnson of Nappanee Ira Smith of Elkhart and Earl L. Buckman of Elkhart have passed the April examination.
Charles F. Kelly purchased the Aaron S. Zook estate property, former Edwin H. Dunning residence at the southwest corner of Second and Pike streets, for 2300 dollars. The property is currently under repairs.
Joseph C. Beck who died at his home on February 10 was interred today at Oak Ridge cemetery after remaining in a receiving vault while a burial lot was selected.
Progress on the Goshen Elkhart brick highway advances toward the Elkhart Concord township line a distance of about two and a half miles with 50 workers led by Henry Cripe. Completion hoped by June 10 as 1 000 000 bricks and a $45 000 cost mark the project.
Several local boys will graduate from universities next month including Donald Stiver and Orlo Deahl at Michigan University in Ann Arbor Henry Weinstein also listed with John Baker from Princeton Russell Berkey from Annapolis and Daniel Spohn from Wisconsin.
Extra policemen are on duty today to manage circus crowds. Among them are Samuel Landon Norman Carpenter and Frank Amsler boosting public security at the event.
A fine colt owned by Elmer Skelly, a farmer near Ashley, was killed after contacting a barbed wire fence.
Plans are under way for a high school class of 1915 fundraiser concert to repay debts. An attempt was made to seize surplus funds belonging to the class in an effort to cover outstanding obligations.
Evening service was observed at the First Presbyterian church here last evening. The gathering reflected local observance and church activities.
C G Conn of Elkhart and Avalon California announce plans to sell a costly collection of paintings. The notice highlights a sale of artwork by the two named entities and indicates a forthcoming event.
Up to 2 o'clock this afternoon no aeroplane flight had been made in connection with Wheeler Bros circus. The note records the absence of a flight activity linked to the circus prior to the stated time.
Short classified notice seeks machine operators and bench workers. Includes contact details and location reference Banta Fur. for applicants available to apply promptly.
Wheeler Bros. circus opened today on East Purl Street with a 2 PM exhibition and an 8 PM show. The 22-car caravan arrived from Marion via the Michigan Division of the Big Four Railroad, unloading at Ninth and Purl Streets. The program features David and Goliath, an aristocratic fox hunt, polar bears, polo on horseback, elephants, horse fairs, acrobats, clowns, and a World at War display with the Pekin Guards and Boy Scouts. Reserved seats are on sale at Royalton. doors open at 7 PM.
Eighteen members of the Mixers auxiliary of No 10 Farm Betterment club met at Mrs Ed Butts home two miles northeast of Goshen. Seniors will host Juniors of the High School at a banquet at the Alderman on Friday night June 2. Engagement of Miss Marie Winterhoff and Ernest MacKendrick of Elkhart announced.
John Weaver, son of Benjamin Weaver, was thrown from a motorcycle near Long's corners one mile east of Nappanee. He suffered a dislocated right shoulder and two broken ribs and is at Price & Price hospital. A three year old girl, daughter of Orville Higgins, fell from a chair seven miles south of Nappanee and dislocated her left elbow. she is also in Price & Price hospital, Nappanee.
In Elkhart a man identified as J. Stantschi of 110 Jefferson Street was badly hurt when he fell from a ladder about 12 feet high on Friday. The report notes paralysis below the waist and references Toning Hine and Plano. Further details are unclear.
Delegates from the thirteenth district named Roosevelt as their presidential candidate at a South Bend gathering in the Oliver hotel. The group adopted the 1912 platform and planned to travel to Indianapolis to finalize arrangements for the Chicago convention starting Wednesday. Notably Elkhart County was unrepresented.
Mayor Spohn advised Columbia City mission workers Mr and Mrs William Nymire to relocate their fundraising efforts. He noted Goshen has 20 churches and a well covered religious field, suggesting they should seek opportunities elsewhere.
Dell Weaver and Pauline Snyder were arrested at 606 Mishawaka street Elkhart on complaint by Mrs Pauline Weaver, Dell’s divorced wife. They pleaded guilty to maintaining improper relations and were each fined 11 dollars.
General passenger agent Warren of the New York Central between Toledo and Gary resigns to become an officer at Willys-Overland Co Toledo. L A Schroeder, Toledo city ticket agent, succeeds him.
Charles W. Hammond, formerly a Milford meat market operator, becomes a meat cutter with George J. Smith in Goshen. He keeps a Milford residence and commutes via Winona traction to and from Goshen.
Lucas William Lucas of the Riverside club in Indianapolis was charged with selling liquor on Sunday but was acquitted by a jury.
Miss Annie Pauker and Wallace Garn of Kendallville wed in secret at Plymouth on April 27, a private ceremony confirmed by local sources.
John Mellinger fractured his right arm this noon while trying to crank an automobile on North Main Street. He received initial aid at the scene and was transported for further treatment.
A Rochester telephone operator remained connected during a severe electrical storm, guiding callers and keeping service alive as high winds and lightning disrupted power. The incident underscored the local network's resilience and the crew's quick response.
A brief item reports plans to enlarge the C C Conn and Buescher instrument factories at a local site in Hikhart, with business terms promising expansion. No further details on timing or scope are provided.
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