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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
3
A Goshen Democrat column reviews national and Indiana political discourse. It cites President Diaz rumors, Gov. Swanson tariff impact claims, and editorials from Elkhart and Fort Wayne papers. The piece argues Indiana leans toward democracy in 1908 as public sentiment shifts.
A New York City meeting Tuesday evening drew three of President Cleveland's cabinet members, including David R. Francis, Judge Harmon, and Hilary A. Herbert who spoke briefly. Richard Olney cited prior engagement as his reason for absence. Mayor McClellan presided and John Bigelow pledged support for Bryan and Kern. Gov. Francis, a millionaire, predicted prosperity after Bryan's election.
A meeting under the Bryan and Kern Business Men's Association aimed to enlist Cleveland democracy in earnest support of the Democratic ticket. The event focused on organizing party backing and mobilizing voters for the upcoming election.
The piece defends Democratic nominee Henry A. Barnhart against Republican misrepresentation. It praises his character, qualifications, and reform stance, urging voters to back Barnhart over Cannon and allied candidates in the race.
The Patriot Phalanx accuses Republican Governor candidate James E Watson of duplicity over the county option law. It cites his Elkhart remarks and claims the law is not published or in force, while critics say he uses pro and anti temperance stances to please different audiences.
The piece promotes Parisian Sage as a superior dandruff treatment guaranteed by Henry N. Jenner to cure dandruff, stop itching, and promote hair growth in two weeks. It claims the product is pleasant to use, ships from Buffalo, New York, and offers a 50 cent large bottle with prepaid express shipping.
Wesley Rohrer improves his residence. C S Rohrer and family on the sick list. Miss Ramah Clark of Topeka visits Miss Hazel Stiver. A cement walk improves J A Jontz store front. Mrs Anne Hurtsfield returns from Spencerville Ind. George Bartholomew and son Clyd back from a month in Oregon. Mrs Waller Scrannage visits Milton Silver family. Teachers hold joint institute at New Paris. Several girls spend Saturday at the Pickering home. George Cart fights fire on Ambered land northwest of Milford. J H Hollingsworth speaks on socialism at the council chamber tonight. Public invited. Kindling priced at 20 bundles for 1 delivered. The I XL Furniture Co. closes.
Mary Hallock the acclaimed young pianist will give a Tuesday night recital at the Jefferson. She has been a soloist with the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Symphony orchestras under Victor Herbert. The program includes 15 masterworks. student admission coupons are offered in The Democrat with prices 25 to 75 cents.
Whitelaw Reid U.S. ambassador unveils a tablet in Bath to honor Edmund Burke. The inscription marks Burke’s residence site. Reid, addressing officials at luncheon, praised Burke’s courage and noted his support for American colonists against British policies.
The Morris-Thurston Company performs tonight at the Jefferson with When Man Turns to Brute and a main feature that has drawn capacity crowds. Tickets are 20, 40 and 50 cents with advance sales advised. Tomorrow caps the run with Texas Ranger.
Announcement notes a chicken supper at St. Mark's M. E. Church on Thursday evening October 29. A separate item reports T. C. traction cars out of Kendallville killing four cows.
Trains depart hourly from 6 30 a m to 10 20 p m and 11 45 p m for Elkhart Mishawaka and South Bend. Limited trains at 8 30 a m 11 30 a m 2 30 p m 5 30 p m and 8 30 p m. Sundays final train 11 20 p m. Freight and Express arrive 10 00 a m 4 30 p m and 9 00 p m.
South Bend LaPorte and Michigan City cars depart South Bend station for LaPorte Michigan City and intermediate points every hour and a half at 6 00 7 30 9 00 10 30 12 00 noon 1 30 and 3 00 4 30 6 00 7 30 9 00 and 11 15 p m 11 15 p m train to LaPorte only CHAS G LOHMAn Gen Supt.
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