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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1908

Page

7

Kern and Marshall Set Campaign Stops in Goshen

The Democratic vice presidential nominee John W. Kern arrives in Goshen at 8 a.m. from Warsaw for a 40 minute speech at Court Park before traveling to Elkheart. James McCrory and Whipple join speakers from Indiana and Oklahoma in endorsing Kern. Marshall to visit Goshen Saturday morning for a 10 o'clock talk at Court Park before traveling to Lagrange and Fort Wayne.

John W. Kern Goshen Warsaw Winona Court Park Elkhart Indiana Kern J. B. Weaver Iowa C. B. Carter United States R. D. Owen Oklahoma Inglan David R. Francis Missouri Mr. Cleveland H .D. Flood West Virginia Jack Beall Texas Fred Feick John F. Parry San Francisco U. S Gore Mr. Kern Marshall Thomas R. Marshall South Bend Lagrange Fort Wayne Twelfth Columbia City Claude McCrory Credi Govden Kyo

Marshall to Speak in Elkhart and Nappanee

A political figure will address a large Elkhart audience with Goshen Democrats present. The following Friday afternoon he is scheduled to speak in Nappanee.

Elkhart Goshen Marshall Nappanee

Unconscious Goshen Man Dies At Patterson’s Corners

David Smetzer aged 62 died at 1 a m at John Robinson’s Vans Farm Patterson's Corners York Township after a nosebleed attack left him unconscious in the orchard. He had lived in Goshen previously and with Mr Robinson for four years. Elder John Mishler to officiate at the Robinson residence funeral tomorrow afternoon.

Goshen David Smetzer John Robinson Patterson's Corners York Township Mr. Smetzer Mr. Robinson Robinson John Mishler

Flow of water test well underway near prospect

The new test well is being sunk at the water table in a bid to locate a pure fresh supply. It reaches about 120 feet with water within three feet of the top and Superintendent Shater is confident the well will yield a fine water supply.

Supt Shater

Society Notes From Brimfield and Rome City

Mesdames Wagner Isbell McClaren Self Williamson attend a Brimfield house party hosted by Mrs. T P Kester for about 20 guests. They also joined the 12th district W R C G convention in Rome City on February 2 guiding officers Roma Owen president Lulu McClaren vice president Ora Williamson treasurer. The next meeting is planned for La Grange. Miss Wilma Keith hosts about 31 friends at 212 North Fifth Street with decorations and a reception committee serving while Misses Winter Lamb Swartz assist. Prizes will be awarded during games.

Mesdames Wm. Wagner M. F. Isbell John McClaren S. C. Self Ora Williamson Brimfield T. P. Kester W. R. CG Rome City Roma Owen Lulu McClaren Goshen Lagrange Wilma Keith North Fifth Street Keith Bessie Jelly Beulah Baker Maude Smith Ivy Steinmetz Hazel Hartzler Helen Winter Wilma Lamb Lil Nan Swartz

Wakarusa Man Sentenced for Assault of Teen Daughter

Charles Stephenson pleaded guilty to criminal assault of the thirteen year old daughter of Allen Cripe living west of Waterford. He was taken to Jeffersonville reformatory to start a sentence of from two to 21 years.

Jeffersonville Charles Stephenson Wakarusa Allen Cripe Waterford Jeffersonville Reformatory

Pair of steel knuckles led to concealed weapon charge

Thomas Kiger a transient was arrested on North Main Street last evening. He appeared before Justice Whisler today and was fined 15 dollars plus costs for carrying concealed weapons.

Thomas Kiger North Main Street Whisler

Rush to seats for Jefferson election returns crowd

Advance sale for the Jefferson election returns drew a gale of buyers this morning with the theater set to be packed beyond seating capacity. Miss Hazel Francisco of Ligonier, a known figure here, is ill with appendicitis.

the Jefferson Hazel Francisco Ligonier

Republican Panic Not at End in Indiana Campaign

In Indianapolis on October 27 a report warns that Indiana voters tilt toward Bryan and Marshall, with business leaders saying Taft would worsen the panic. A. P. Fenn of Tell City denounces Durbin's pro Taft push, and Mulhall circulates anti-labor intimidation for Taft Republicans. Democratic hopes rise as canvassers report strong enthusiasm for Bryan and Kern.

Indianapolis Durbin Manufacturers Bureau Taft A. P. Fenn Tell City Bryan Fenn Indiana Mulhall Republican Committees van Cleave National Association of Manufacturers Workingmen's Protective Association Watson

Taft Wage Cut Ruling Sparks Labor Protest Echoes

The document recounts Taft denying a wage claim while a 1894 circuit court decision ordered a 10 percent cut for railway workers earning over $1.10 per day and over $35 a month. It ties the ruling to party politics and labor ire, contrasting Republican platform with Democratic sympathy. The piece also critiques Elkhart county governance and media ties to official patronage under a Goshen News-Times ally.

Local political candidates highlighted in Goshen area

The piece profiles Charles C Witt a Goshen city civil engineer since 1906 and a Democratic nominee for county surveyor. It also introduces Robert E Proctor a lawyer Elkhart native and nominee for state senator plus Dr Jacob C Mast candidate for coroner and Elias Fisher a Southern district commissioner candidate, noting their backgrounds and affiliations.

Hay Democrats The Charles ‘C Witt Goshen A. B. Witt Purdué Purdue Knights of Pything Elks Robert E. Proctor Elkhart T. Proctor Lake Indiana Jacob C. Mast Lagrange County Lima Brighton Lagrange High School Tri State Normal Angola J. W. Short Detroit Medical College Elias Fisher Lod

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