27 May 1915
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
1
Alumni of Gosher College outline a plan to raise sixty thousand? No. The article states an aim to gather a 90000 endowment to boost the college’s long term finances and program funding.
This afternoon at Goshen College showcased a major vocational education program with speakers Dr Eugene Davenport and Dr Wim Tsook and a new Agriculture and Domestic Science building. Tonight the senior class performs at 7 and 8 in the assembly hall with gallery seating free. The Alumni proposed a $50000 endowment fund at yesterday’s reunion with about one hundred attendees. The Freshman Sophomore oratorical contest crowned W A Stoltzfus as top prize winner with $87.50. College luncheon tickets go on sale tomorrow at the college office.
The High School freshmen beat the eighth grade team 21 to 15 in indoor baseball at Madison Street School. Senior exams are underway and school will end soon with exams next week causing anxiousness.
Dr Louis P Wineburg, a Ligonier physician who received extensive free newspaper advertising during his involvement in the Grace Belle Locher federal court case in Chicago, has returned to Ligonier to resume his practice. Miss Locher and her parents reside in the city.
Veterans of the 48th Indiana Regiment will hold their 1915 reunion in Auburn on August 26 instead of Ligonier as decided at the Kendallville meeting last August.
The 1916 meeting of the Federated Woman's clubs of the Thirteenth district will be held in Goshen and described as a big event.
The City band has been engaged to play for Howell Post No 00 G A R Memorial Day exercises here next Monday. Our last week in business with every item in stock at actual cost. Wm Arthur.
Barney Oldfield, the premier American race driver, will not race in the 500 mile contest at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday. His entered car was damaged beyond repair in practice, and offers to join other teams failed to entice him. He tried to buy what he believed was the fastest car, but declined and will watch from the stands.
The Indiana & Michigan Electric company asks the public service commission to authorize 215000 in bonds for improvements and new property. Notice of hearing is filed with South Bend and Elk Hart for next Friday afternoon. Similar petition filed in Michigan. McInerny Yeagley and McVickers represent the petitioners.
The Chicago city council rejected a modified prohibition ordinance two to one in its first floor vote. Alderman Merriman vowed to continue the fight. Alderman Coughlin warned of a real scrap if personal liberty is challenged.
The court held that the five per cent rebate in the last Democratic tariff applies not only to merchandise on American ships but also to ships of nations with which the U S has treaties containing the most favored nation clause, in line with the special Washington notice dated May 27.
Ek hart County Trust Co. sues Burton W. Butler and Florence O Butler in circuit court to foreclose the mortgage on their residence at 117 South Sixth Street. The complaint seeks $1,850 on paragraph one and $1,200 on paragraph two, totaling $3,050.
Lilkhart police arrested six hoboes yesterday afternoon. One suspect, George Perron, faces charges of robbing a Big Four caboose of two sweaters and miscellaneous items. The others are held as witnesses as tramps and burglaries rise across Northern Indiana towns.
The May Manton Pattern company offers 100 free subscriptions to Ladies World to the first 100 ladies who call and say they saw the ad. The June number is now ready and must be claimed promptly through Mrs J. P. Pearce.
A South Bend report that the Northern Indiana Railway Co. planned half hour car runs instead of hourly was denied at the Elkhart office.
Professor Warner took his physics class to Dr Lemon’s office where the X ray was explained. Two Agentgeno graphs were taken.
For immediate sale a White Leghorn pullets and one cock erel available. Wyecott strain score 9214 to 88 percent. Located on North Indiana Ave at Benedict. Contact H. 8 for details.
The county jail passed inspection by the Board of Charities with very satisfactory conditions. Sheriff Thomas presented a communication by Elkhart man Files D Harvey, imprisoned in Michigan City for forgery, who wrote an article on crime while confined. The board reviewed jail rules and will inspect the Elkhart city jail and county infirmary, with reports due later.
Marshal Vesey issued notices city wide to remove obstructions beyond property lines in the residence area after sidewalk realignments. Reports say wires and piping along lawns caused pedestrian accidents and city liability for damages, with removal ordered immediately pending possible broader action in the business district.
A chimney defect caused a fire at 122 Crescent Street North Side this morning. The blaze damaged the roof of the kitchen in the Brenneman home and smoke filled the dwelling. Insurance covers the loss and Box 18 on Crescent and Cross streets sent the alarm. one babwick helped extinguish the fire.
Students of Nappanee high school issue The Student for 1915 devoted to the schools with portraits of the 115 graduates and history of the town, reflecting credit on the class and organizers who prepared the issue.
Recent frosts damaged the Hoke truck garden in the south part of town on very low land. Vegetables were killed and the loss is estimated at 1500 dollars by the owners.
Mrs. Jesse Cripe entertained the Busy Bee Embroidery Club yesterday afternoon on Crescent Street. Refreshments were served. Seniors of the G I L S will entertain the Juniors at Spohn Hall tonight with Fischers orchestra playing.
M S Stewart sues Winona Interurban, C G Co and St A Railway for 5000 dollars for injuries after an engine he rode crashed into a Winona Interurban car at the Big Four Switch in Warsaw. The case has been moved to the Miami circuit court on change of venue.
Co. J. Goetz, once mayor of South Bend, is reported improving in Hot Springs Arkansas where he is receiving medical treatment after a period of extreme critical condition.
The re formed Indiana inter scholastic athletic association will stage its first track and field meet at Purdue next Saturday. Officials expect at least ten colleges and as many as 200 athletes to compete in the event.
Notice asks all Spanish American War veterans to gather in the City band room tomorrow at 7 30 p m for a meeting.
French squadron of 18 aeroplanes carried out a major attack on Ludwigshafen ammunition works. The raid aimed to disrupt armament production with heavy aerial bombardment.
Paris reports a German Zeppelin raid on South End killing one woman and starting fires in several buildings. London confirms Triumph torpedoed and sunk at the Dardanelles with most crew saved. Gallipoli fighting persists as Turks and Anglo French forces clash with reported Turkish withdrawals in places.
The Goshen Haymakers Association with Elkhart Haymakers will host a haymaking workshop Friday evening May 28 at 8 o clock. After the work a fish supper will be served. All haymakers are urged to attend for a good time.
June 1 is the last day to apply for the July issue of postal savings bonds issued only to depositors in postal savings banks.
Motorcyclists plan a pleasure run to the Yellow Banks hotel on Webster Lake set for Sunday June 6th. A group gathers for a scenic ride and social outing at the lakeside destination.
Special bargains in millinery are offered Friday and Saturday by Mrs Pearce.
The State Department received formal notification that peace treaties were signed yesterday among Argentina Brazil and Chile. Secretary Bryan stated he was gratified the principle of investigation is endorsed and hopes it will spread to all cases.
The Briscoe Motor Car Co of Jackson Michigan organized a ten car Briscoe band advertising stunt traveled to Indianapolis for a speedway race. Goshen marked the first stop with a cordial welcome by Tr. G. Grady local agent and the band performed on the street after refreshments.
A report confirms three men pledged one thousand dollars each to fund road work between Elkhart and Adamsville. A HL Beardsley says costs will be at least five thousand dollars per mile. Bucklen and Dr F C Miles also donated one thousand dollars. Beardsley focuses on four and a half miles in Osolo township where a petition circulates. He sees favorable prospects for construction and notes the beneficial results.
Deed records show Amos Casselman of Texas transferring GE vacant lots and four acres in Rowell's Second addition to Goshen southeast of Western Rubber Co plant to Loue Seemann of Canton Ohio for $1. George P. Rowell, once of Goshen now in San Antonio, platted the addition years ago and it has exchanged hands several times since.
Indiana appellate court upholds a $2,000 judgment against Pennsylvania Railway Co. for the death of Reesor a Valparaiso University student four years ago. Reesor and a girl were walking the tracks when a train neared he helped her escape but perished. Attorneys argued damages unlikely since both were trespassers.
Funeral services for Scott England took place at 1 50 this afternoon at the Mennonite Church on North Ninth Street. The body was interred in Grace Lawn cemetery, Middlebury, with Rev. Albert Taylor officiating.
Birth notices state Mr. and Mrs. Noble Rechfeld of 708 South Eighth street are parents of a son born yesterday. A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Biscomb of 886 North Main street.
Ladies of the First M E church held a social in the church parlors this afternoon to raise funds for buying kitchen furniture. Mrs Charles W Cook wife of Ed itor Cook of the Corunna News is ill and has been moved to a cottage for the Rimmer. For rent notices appear for a house at 507 Center Street and a modern flat at 512 North Main Street with contact persons Fred Blaser and AL RR Bemenderfer.
Mrs Jeannette Harter visited Elkhart friends today. Former County Recorder Warren Cline arrived from New Paris. Ed Hyke and Jud Kregar plan Indianapolis races trip. Several residents attend gatherings in Detroit Chicago Ann Arbor and speedway events. Mrs Doddridge transferred to Kansas City and visits family in the city.
The Brethren Army extends its two week series of meetings begun at the White Front saloon and invites the public to attend. Cap t Henderson of the Salvation Army in Elkhart will lead Friday services while Miss Mina Lewis and W L Hess with Charles W Hess of Goshen coordinate the event.
William S Miller died yesterday at his home near New Holland Pickaway county of paralysis. He is survived by one son three daughters two brothers and two sisters. One brother is Clarence Miller of Goshen and a sister Mrs Catherine Cassel of Waterford.
Former Senator Beveridge could not attend the state G A R encampment at Marion. He remains in New York city proceeding with other duties.
In North Clinton S. L. Pletcher Chester Mast John Walmer Curtis Pletcher Allen Yoder J J Zollinger and S A Hoover are erecting Saginaw silos. Rev C C Cripe and wife return from Bethany Bible Institute after nine months in Chicago. Misses Elsie Shrock and Madge Ulery attend college commencement in North Manchester. C O Cripe drives a Ford and Samuel Kaufman a Reo while Daniel Schrock is satisfied with a new Studebaker.
County Agent Coffeen led a 15-vehicle alfalfa excursion from Goshen to farms in Harrison and Elkhart townships and the county farm in Concord. The group observed soil treatments including lime and phosphorus, noted spot disease, heard Purdue experts, and discussed conditions for successful alfalfa growth, aiming to expand cultivation across Elk hart county.
Charles E. Shank head of the dramatic art department at Tri State Normal Augelli will start rehearsals for All of a Sudden Peggy. The 1919 Goshen school class presents the play at the Jefferson Tuesday night June 5 under Shank's direction. Kendallville students already acted What Happened to Tenes. Warsaw high school will present The Colonel's Maid next Monday night.
Ben Kahn, previously convicted of arsen in 1915 by the St. Joseph circuit court, was yesterday re-arrested on a new charge. A special grand jury returned the accusation last week. The Indiana Supreme Court remanded Kahn to the circuit court for no new trial after his appeal, so the case was tried under the old charge.
Anthony Doahl quit claimed 171 acres in Elkhart township to E. Bordner for $10. Clarence Herr sold Frank E. Bates property in Nappanee for $1,500. Catherine Heck sold Catherine Matilda Heck property in Osolo township for a sum listed as $F. Amos Sasselman sold Loue Seemann Gilotz and four acres in Rowell's Second addition, Goshen, for $1.
Mrs. Melissa Addy files a $25,000 damages suit against the Missisinewa lodge I O F for alleged disinterment of her husband from the I O O F cemetery in Marion.
Williamson & Snook offer used furniture and stoves that look near new at secondhand prices. They advertise recovered wringer rolls and claim savings for customers. Located at 121 West Washington Street, they invite patrons to visit around the corner.
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