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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
Friday news notes Mayor Greene endorses the Lounsberry resolution to repeal the metropolitan police law and the cities and towns act, reducing local politics in city questions. Hartmann also supported the measures while critiquing current taxation and paving policies cited as burdens by the new law.
The piece argues that public service rarely yields lasting financial security for officials. It notes Congress members, cabinet officers, and the vice president face salary limits, social expectations, and inadequate long term provision. It cites President Fairbanks as an example of entering private life with more assurance.
Instructions for preparing Christmas gifts for mailing, including packing materials, weight limits, class classifications, and prepaid requirements. Also mentions post office procedures, use of correct twine, wrapping, stamps, and greeting cards, plus notes on potential delays and the morgue for unpaid parcels. Also brief local notices on W P Bacon stock sales and a Presbyterian church update.
Rest Cottage matron seeks to detain George Gross as authorities probe the disappearance of Mabel Spillman. Gross, located Thursday, recounts aiding a drug-influenced woman on Commercial street near the Lake Shore line, then walking toward Mishawaka before she left for her room. The report details Spillman’s police record and Gross’s troubled life amid city underworld.
Both men, honored by the nation for public service, refuse further appointments and recognitions. They will return to private life in Indianapolis and devote themselves to law and family security, while continuing to fulfill their citizen duties.
A Chicago era note recalls Fourth Ward school experiments where pupils acted as mayor and police, enforcing rules through sport rather than fear. Teachers aimed to teach government basics while maintaining discipline, with the mayor and police figures occasionally derelict yet the room’s order improving overall, praised as a rare case of politics improving morale. Also an advertisement for Dean millinery at 118 Marion Street.
The national apple show in Spokane Washington bills the display as the greatest ever. Visitors from European countries and the eastern states admire the western apple quality. Klickitat Development League in Goldendale spurs county growth with booster meetings. Last year the state school fund allocated 22 434 76 to the county supporting districts. Subscriptions for the exploitation fund rise to 5 000 in Goldendale and 2 200 in White Salmon. A countywide goal of 10 000 is seen, with per capita support over 1. Corn candy and Christmas treats will be sold at a church bazar on South Main Street by Class No 5.
In South Bend circuit court on Thursday Gustave Schmeling filed an affidavit and petition seeking court ordered medical examinations to determine if his wife recently gave birth. The 51 year old wife allegedly showed antenatal signs, which Schmeling claims were simulated and the child may come from another source. Two doctors were appointed. Nearby press reports note a similar Austrian case within days. Real estate transfers listed include Charlies T. Greene to Amiel N. Green for Benton township land at 8000 dollars and several other lots and parcels changing hands in Goshen, Nappanee, and surrounding areas.
The Elks present a varied program headlined by the Elks Orchestra performing Plural Wreath Overture and Apple Blossoms Tone Poem. Soloists include Miss Helen Stanton and Prof Clyde N White with pieces like Bedouin Love Song Reverie and The Yacht Race.
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