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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1901

Page

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Sherwin victim dying as doctors halt operation

Richard J. Sherwin the Goshen liveryman, attacked by Harry Wilson, is in a dying condition. Doctors decided not to operate due to his precarious state. Prosecutor Sims and aides gather evidence as public officials debate a formal inquiry into the Benton township case and Miss Hapner’s death. Marriage licenses issued to several couples. court actions on trespass and a Loomis vs Indiana Railway damages case to go to the jury tonight.

Bristol Richard J. Sherwin Harry Wilson Ds. Kreider and Becknell Sherwin Goshen Stan Benton Township Sheriff's Office Thomas Hapner Miss Hapner Sims Hapner Privae Euther Jretica Della Hapner Lisvs Mick Hanne Lizouier Esse Ateriff Harry M. Loomis The Indiana Railway Co

Second Wabash blockade attempt near Wakarusa

A second attempt to wreck a passenger and express train on the Wabash road occurred near Wakarusa Saturday night. Ties were placed on the track as ten days earlier. Authorities believe the same men who robbed Liberty Mills freight house and Pacific express office Friday night are responsible.

Wabash Road Wakarusa Wabash Pacific Express Liberty Mills

Demands the Money for Lumber Sold to Water Works

J E Lower won the water works contract and bought about 150 dollars worth of lumber from C A Davis and Son and 90 dollars of material from C H Bemenderfer. After condemnation for foundation settling Lower transferred the contract to Councilman Swank, who collected all pay except about 100 dollars. Davis says Lower's bondsmen must settle the lumber bill. bondsmen listed as Conrad C Wambaugh Geo M Swack and Chas A Davis.

J. E. Lower C A, Davisaand & Son C. H Bemenderfer Lover Swank Davis Lower Conrad C. Wambaugh Geo. M. Swack Chas. A Dayis

Deaths of Elkhart residents reveal long history and family ties

Inurert John Siupert aged 86 died at his Elkhart home on Saturday. He was among the oldest residents, having settled in 1831. Huanes Winnie, 22, daughter of Elis Hughes of Middlebury, died at eight Saturday morning after a lingering consumption. She leaves her father and two brothers. funeral held this afternoon.

Inurert John Siupert Elkhart Huanes Winnie Elis Hughes Middlebury

Bristol man files bankruptcy petition in local court

Luther G. Gurtin of Bristol filed for bankruptcy with Jeffrey F. P. E. Lambert of South Bend. His liabilities total 289.30 and assets 70. The Clara A. Ward involuntary bankruptcy hearing occurred Saturday before Referee Lambert and an amended schedule of assets was filed noting Chicago real estate not listed previously.

Luther G. Gurtin Bristol Keffrey

Emma Ricketts Named Supervisor of Goshen Primary Grades

The Board of Education selects Miss Emma Ricketts to supervise Goshen public school primary grades. She has long worked with Goshen schools and is considered highly qualified. She will begin duties when the September term opens.

Board of Education Emma Ricketts Miss Ricketts Goshen

Fomans Musical Club Program At First M B Church

An excellent program has been prepared for the regular meeting of the W M C Tuesday afternoon at the First M B church by the committee of Mrs Elizabeth Jackson Latta Mrs Kate Boyd Schwin Mrs Susie Ogle Croop and Mrs Marion Spitler Learning.

M. B Elizabeth Jackson Latta Kate Boyd Schwin Susie Ogle Croop Marion Spitler

Croop and Miller Tie the Knot at Waterford Mille

Yesterday afternoon at 4 at the bride's home in Waterford Mille Daniel P. Croop 63 and Nancy Miller 53 old Waterford residents were married by Rev. Anda of Goshen. They will reside in Waterford. Also noted: Matilda Mullen, longtime Hotel Hascall housekeeper, lies mortally ill in a Toledo hospital with George Alderman visiting.

Waterford Mille Daniel P. Croop Nancy Miller Waterford Anda Goshen Goshenite Toledo Matilda Mullen

Chapman and Firestone Open New Hurwick Market Tonight

Chapman and Firestone, new owners of the Hurwick meat market on Washington Street, will open the shop to the public tonight. They are experienced in the business and expect success.

Chapman & Firestone Hurwick Washington Street

Crushed by Tree Injures Man in Harrison Township

Andrew Wogeman was struck and badly injured while felling a tree in Harrison Township this morning. At Springbrook Park yesterday South Bend G defeated War-Fens with a score of two to one.

Andrew Wogeman Harrison Township Woady Bpringbrook Park South Bend

Supreme Court Rules Porto Rico Is U.S. Territory

Justice Brown delivers decision in insular cases holding the court has jurisdiction. The Colima and Company Porto Rico sugar case involves duties paid and the ruling is against the government, declaring Porto Rico a United States territory. The decision is described as the court's most important in years.

Insular Supreme Court Justice Brown Colima Porto Rico United States

Divorce suit filed by wife of ex state treasurer

An Indianapolis woman, wife of a former state treasurer named Schoolz, files for divorce alleging great cruelty and seeks alimony of 50000 dollars. The suit names the husband and outlines the claim for dissolution and support.

Schoolz

Seven Year Old Boy Nearly Dies in Chair Accident

Esta Love, seven, son of Mr and Mrs L P Love of South Ninth street, fell from a chair this morning and struck his mouth on the chair causing two teeth to be knocked out. Doctors say the child is peculiarly constituted and faces possible death from the injuries.

Esta

Goshen Wins First Triangular Track Meet in Pence County

Goshen High School captured the first annual triangular track and field meet with 74 points after a Saturday afternoon event at Leah stock farm. Keith led with multiple firsts, while Kelly of Goshen dominated with five firsts and a 21 point haul.

South Bend Elkhart Goshen Leah Stock Farm

Cement Company Eyes Major Portland Cement Plant at Milford

A serious injury occurred as a child bled from the mouth before Dr. I. J. Backnell halted the flow. The Indiana Portland Cement Company now controls a 1,000 acre marl field at Milford in Kandusko county and plans a plant capable of producing 600 to 700 barrels daily to dominate Indiana's cement industry. Solai i represents the company in Indianapolis.

Indiana Portland Cement Company Milford Kondusko County Solai i Indianapolis

Library board to consider building plans at March corner

Tuesday evening June 4 the public library board will act on plans for a new building at the March corner. About a dozen plans are expected for consideration with a Columbus firm Richard McCarthy and Bulford sending a representative to confer with board members.

Public Library Board Richard, McCarthy and Bulford Columbus Ohio

Memorial day plans shaped by New Paris residents

New Paris residents met Saturday to arrange Memorial day activities. Rev Stright will speak. Committees were appointed during the gathering. William Parfitt photographed the High School Athletic team at 10:30 this morning and held a proof at 7:30 this evening for order.

New Paris Stright William Parfitt

South Bend Second in Meet as Goshen Dominates Athletes Rally

South Bend scored 40 points to place second with Elkhart third at Goshen High. Goshen swept events, winning the pennant and two medals, with R. B. Kelly and Arthur Matthews earning first and second medals. The meet honored Joseph H. Lesh for his donated grounds and featured a morale boosting student assembly.

Dart Keith Goshen Smith Elkhart Bredemus South Bend Matthews Beaver Kurtz Eldred Finney Matthewa Gachep Bitner Kelly Drollinger Staley Weatherhead Bickel R. B. Kelly Work Dolph Ssauth Kortz Go Shen Deshi Wor Nusbaum E’khari E‘khert Goshen High School Athletic Association Tut Frank Yoder R. D. Keehn Keehn Lesh L. &. Perry Parfitt Ekhart Arthur Matthews Dedllinger Matthews Goshen Yoder Hoker Elk Joseph H. Lesh D. Keehn B. A. Randall D. J. Troyer Michael Dugdale Butler J. F. Brennan Athletic Association Capt. Kelly B. B. Kelly Athletis

Baccalaureate Sermon at Goshen High School Graduation

Rev Dr C Cissel delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Goshen High School's 1901 graduates at Fire M E Church. Assisted by several ministers, the service featured organist Miss Croop, choir performances, and a Mandelsohn music piece. The sermon urged noble thoughts, honesty, and the pursuit of virtuous living as graduates begin their adult lives.

C. C. Olseel M. E. Church GC. C. Cissel M. E Goshen High School Cissel N. B. Mather W. P Pearce H. L. Vannuys E.hel Croop Spee Ur & Mleteke Thig Apostle

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Wilson Loomis-Indiana Railway Company Daniel P. Cropp Waterford Mil Jacob Hershberger York iKurthe Lovejoy York Township William C. Brunig Alice Taylor Court S-Il Court House Harvey Banta Hawks Furniture Co Justice Farrell Ora Gordon Sadie Nichols Miss Nicole Theodore Rinehart Mac Rinehart Miss Nchols Gordon Ia Mary Miles Nichols Mr. Banta Don Webb Mr. Banta Ia Gordon Miles Atete Rufus Hulwick Minora Mortuary Record Foman’s Musical Club Gove MENT Washington, D. C Pecia Trenaher A. Matthews Supt J.F. Riemag South Band Cara Lincoln Avenue Frank Kelly South Sixth Street B. Kelly Rieman I. J. Backnell Galden
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