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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
2
In this 1908 Elkhart editorial the writer questions reorganizing the Republican leadership in Indiana and urges letting South Bend replace Hammond in federal court seating. The piece pivots to a Christmas reflection, urging adults to give happiness to children and mindful parenting during the season.
At a late meeting on tuberculosis, Dr. D. L. Miller of Goshen argued that most well to do patients recover better at home than in sanitariums. He said home provides comfort, familiar surroundings, and psychological benefits essential to healing, and cautioned against moving patients to remote resorts. Medical experts agree that strengthening health at home is often preferable to unnecessary relocations.
A readable summary shows the 1908 United States popular vote total of 14,852,289 with Taft at 7,637,676 and Bryan at 6,293,182 giving Taft a 1,244,494 edge over Roosevelt in 1904. Minor candidates Debs, Chafin, and Hisgen accumulated tens of thousands of votes, with several states excluded from tallies. The section also notes Y W C A and W C T U activities, local architecture praises, a Pennant magazine update, and community events and notices.
Miss Oma Stiver and R H Carlson wed at the Stiver home in Ligonier at 10 o clock with immediate relatives present. Bride known in town, groom from Detroit, both to return to Elkhart after New Year for school opening and will live at 619 Lexington Avenue.
At the regular meeting Friday evening the Royal Arch Masons elected High priest Amandus M. Smith king R. Turnock sr scribe Ira H. Church treasurer J. B. Davidson recorder H. A. Graham captain of the host John Killey and royal arch captain N. T. Reich. They will be installed January 1. Seven new Daughters of Rebekah members were elected and Mrs. J. Ulery was initiated. A picnic supper followed the business session.
Dr Hannah Luela Hukill of Chicago takes over from Dr Harriett B Jennings in this city. A Chicago physician with training at the University of Illinois College of Physicians and Surgeons, she interned at Mary Thompson Hospital and spent years with Rush Medical College in obstetrics gynecology. She also served as examining physician for the YWCA and worked with the Chicago Bureau of Charities. Also reported is a near-miss at 627 West Colfax where Miss Ethel Crockett was saved by her mother's quick action triggering an electric bell. two would-be intruders fled. Additionally, floral offerings from Van Aken Bros advertise Christmas decor and a Home Telephone Co notice invites payment of telephone rentals.
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