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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

5

Marshall to Speak in Goshen Then to Lagrange

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hon. Thomas R Marshall of Columbus City will speak in Goshen at the Jefferson theatre at 10 o clock tomorrow morning. Doors open at 9:30. He will address for one hour, then travel by auto via Middlebury to Lagrange, with further rallies in Fort Wayne North Manchester and Columbia City. A large farming crowd is expected. the Goshen speech will be the last Democratic address here in this campaign.

Thomas R Marshall Columbia City Goshen Jefferson Theatre Marshall Lagrange Middlebury Gosher Valley Line Fort Wayne North Manchester Mr. Marshall The Jefferson

Hallowe en Celebration Planned in Goshen Tonight

The annual Halloween event in Goshen will be held tomorrow night with many social gatherings planned and good weather expected to make the streets look festive. Local dealers report strong sales of masks and confetti as youths prepare for the celebration.

Goshen

Presidential Nominees to Speak at Lake Shore Depot

William Jennings Bryan will speak tomorrow at 4 o clock at the Lake Shore depot in South Bend. After South Bend he travels by special train to Plymouth and Gary, Indiana, with a busy itinerary through several towns.

Lake Shore William Jennings Bryan South Bend Bryan Plymouth Indiana Gary

Bryan landslide predicted in New York meeting

Earl Freeland reports in the Democrat that a Bryan and Kern landslide is expected next Tuesday in New York after a Bryan meeting in City Hall Park at 3 am. Freeland, son of James J Freeland of Goshen now in New York, praises the Democratic prospect. Gov. Hughes attracts small, cold audiences. Freeland works for Interborough Rapid Transit Co.

Earl Freeland Democrat New York Telegram Bryan City Hall James J. ‘Freeland Goshen New York Kern Hughes Freeland Interborough Rapids Transit Co

Goshen Boy Virgil Kitson Reported Missing in Warsaw

Virgil Kitson, 17, of Goshen, vanished after visiting Warsaw Monday. His father J A Kitson sought help from Marshal Garner on Wednesday, hoping for clues about his son’s movements after he delivered yeast and planned to stay for an opera house political speech.

Virgil Kitson Warsaw J. A. Kitson Marshal William Garner Opera House Mr. Kitson

Oaks Benj F Oaks Dies In Cleveland Township At 73

Mortuary notice reports Benjamin Oaks aged 73 died at his home in Cleveland Township after a fall in the barn. He was a prominent farmer and served two terms as township trustee and one as assessor. Survived by wife and five children. Other items note Jack Smith’s claim to San Francisco wealth and jail release after a 20 day sentence for drunkenness with threats to die.

Oaks Benj. F.oaks Cleveland Township Frisco San Francisco Jack Smith St. Joseph County Pilea William Day South Bend Feldman

Physician Willam Field Wood Dies in Mishawaka

Dr. Willam Field Wood a renowned northern Indiana physician and noted Mishawaka figure died after long illness with tuberculosis. He had sought health relief in New Mexico but did not improve and returned to Mishawaka weeks ago.

Willam Field Wood Indiana Mishawaka New Mexico Southwest

No Action on Sunday Service by Winona Interurban Directors

Directors of the Winona Interurban Railway Company in annual session at Winona Lake discussed requests from Goshen Warsaw Milford Leesburg and other towns for Sunday service but decided to take no action for now. They will await the federal court action in a pending suit.

Winona

Receiver is Appointed For Colonial Theatre Warsaw

Vincent Foster of Warsaw has been named receiver for the Colonial theatre in Warsaw. Mesarg Montgomn ery and Losey, Chicago actors, started the place intending to profit but soon fell into debt after less than a month. F. H. Gilbert, a Warsaw druggist who supplied goods, filed suit.

Vincent Foster Warsaw Colonial Theatre Mesarg Montgomnery Losey Chicago F. H. Gilworth

Ladies Invited to Tom Marshall Meeting

Invitations extended to ladies for a tomorrow event hosted by Tom Marshall. The notice specifies a gathering aimed at discussion and community participation.

Tom ‘Marshall Meetin Mhestre Tomorr

Wages Row Highlights Hoare and Independence Party Tactics

A fragmented note describes William Ru Hoare as father of the independence party and five leading tenants. It mentions a suit against petitioning among Indiana citizens to gather names for the Independence Hecket, citing two score or more counties.

William Ru Hoare Independence Party Indiana

Peru council may order street flagman at Main and Broadway

City officials consider placing a flagman at Main street and Broadway to guard the public from injury by interurban cars. A motor accident near Decatur to Berne hurled five men about 30 feet into a fence corner, while a Hartford township child died from severe burns after clothing caught fire in a summer kitchen. A To ledo arrest follows the South Whitley post office robbery of May 1906, with $143 taken and suspected involvement by Amos Hesler. Depauw University initiates torture ritual leaves several students maimed, branded with fraternity insignia using iodine and acid.

Peru Main Street Broadway Paul Gerber Wm. Gilliam Harry Shalley Noah Bixler John Remfinger Decatur Berne Clarence Kizer Hartford Township Adams County Dale Beatty Knowlton Kelsey Huntington Depauw University

First Sunday School in Clinton Township Established 1888

The Millersburg Grit notes the first Sunday school in Clinton township was established in 1888. The initial meeting occurred in a sheep shed owned by Samuel Thomas, father of William A. Thomas. The site was near Union Chapel cemetery, with an old orchard marking the spot. William Thomas, age about eight, was among the first pupils. Samuel Thomas was one of seven who organized Clinton township. Millersburg was not platted until about two decades later.

Millersburg Clinton Township Samuel Thomas A. Thomas Union Chapel William Thomas

Prizes for Grotesque Costumes at Halloween Masquerade

William Parfitt awards three prizes for grotesque costumes at tomorrow night’s Halloween masquerade. First prize a $1.50 photograph, second a $1 photograph, and third a 50 cent photograph. Mayor Kohler acts as judge and will select winners as masqueraders pose at his store before photos at Parfitt’s gallery at 8:30.

William Parfitt Kohler Parfitt

Mill Destroyed by Fire at Kimmel in Heavy Loss

Niccum and Russell's grist mill at Kimmel burned, losses including mill and contents about 15000 dollars. Insurance covers only part, a blow to owners Elias Niccum and Fred Russell and to the village's principal industry. Nearby farmer Ray Roberts shot a large gray eagle near Lake Gage, a specimen 66 inches wingspan. Reports note several eagles captured in the county in recent years as they become rarer. Offas have not yet identified the thief who stole 180 dollars belonging to Christian P.B. from the south side of Cair Wednesday.

Niccum & Rusell Kimmel Elias Niccum Fred Russell Ray Roberts Lake Gage Glen Offas

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Hallowe'en Clinton Benton Townships James Lanigan Witty Linker Myera J. W.myera Wholy Manchester Hag Albert Yates Firth Jefferson Street Goshen Ve. Huntington Huntington High Dall Mortuary Record Michael Futre Glenn Ryan Ula Ims Bevan Marsh Tenness Indianapolis Hanly Republican State Campaign Committee Gellers Mathis Highteenth Watson Southeastern Hospital For Deaf and Dumb Institute Girls’ Industrial School Girls Industrial School Deaf and Dumb Institution Southern Hospital State House Elredlan Goss Phiea Pala Buildings Gov Hanly Tha Jing
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