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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1908
Page
2
Ex Attorney General Daniel P. Baldwin of Logansport died suddenly on Sunday. The Elkhart Daily Review recalls his deep study of law, history, economics and religion, noting his moral clarity and open mind. His writings influenced state literature and social movements, and his loss is deeply felt.
The waterways convention seeks $500 million in bonds for national waterway improvements, but experts warn the proposal is premature and not yet a concrete plan. The focus remains on advancing feasible sections like Lakes to Gulf and Snakes to Seaboard lines with existing funds.
The Goshen W News Times notes uncertainty over Elkhart county joining local option efforts. Indiana Anti-Saloon League state Supt. Be Shu maker says four counties have had elections and eleven more may follow within a month. Wabash, Lawrence, Whitley counties are in petitions, with eleven others targeted in the district plan.
The North Carolina Supreme Court held that a man who malicously slanders a wife may escape punishment if the woman is his own wife. Chief Justice Clark and Justice Fuller dissented, arguing slander remains a crime against any person. The piece contrasts with an Elkhart decree arising from a similar accusation.
The marble slab inside the front entrance lists county officers connected with the court house project including commissioners auditors and architects. It notes erections in 1865 and rebuilds from 1904 to 1908 and cites P H McCormack Co as contractors with C M Harris as superintendent.
The article notes a longtime employee who began in 1867 at age thirty seven and has remained with the factory through its many building expansions, likely enjoying many more years of good health. It also mentions Red Cross stamps sale at the post office lobby run by Mr Hisenbeiss and Mrs Proctor, aimed at aiding the fight against tuberculosis.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts its annual dance at the Eagles hall on Wednesday evening December 16. The grand march begins at 8 30. Public is invited and the charge is fifty cents per couple.
A new electrical sign is installed in front of the War ren Hill Co store and will be lighted tonight. The sign reads Hill's in green glass letters, a daytime as well as a nighttime promotion. Borneman & Sons will install a similar sign within a few days.
Centrally located two story brick block on the west side of Main Street with alley access. For sale inquire to D M Best by home phone 2 on 55.
Leo F Zelinski of Buffalo praises Bucklen Arnica Salve in curing a severe cold sore after two daily applications. He notes the salve heals all sores and mentions availability under guarantee at Houseworth Bros drug store. Landon Malcolm of Milford died of apoplexy at age seventy four on Wednesday.
The 1908 report by the state board of charities states 3278 residents were cared for in county infirmaries, with men outnumbering women two to one. Some infirmaries are commended while others are described as shocking in condition.
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