In History and Astronomical Notes from Elkhart Review
The Elkhart Review lists historical notes for December 20 including the Venice fire that destroyed Titan paintings from 577 Fire. mentions 1813 Samuel Fordan Kirkwood death, 1894, and 1903 Louisiana Purchase centennial in New Orleans with Governor Kirkwood. Astronomical events show sunset at 4 32, sunrise 7 17, moonrise 6 09, moon 7 29 near Venus, with declination 23 26 south.
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Venice
Titian
Ings
Samuel Fordan Kirkwood
Iowa
Boro
New Orleans
Bun
Venus
December 21 History Highlights From Plymouth to Wireless
On this date in 1620 the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock and established the first permanent English settlement in New England. In 1866 the Nort North Kearny massacre saw 79 soldiers killed by the Sioux in Dakota. In 1902 Marconi sent wireless messages between Canada and Britain as the world noted advances in global communication.
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Plymouth Tock
New England
Dakota
Marconi
Canada
England
Notice for Proposals for Deposits of Public Funds
Public notice from Osolo Township Indiana seeking proposals from banks and trust companies to receive public funds deposits. Proposals due January 4 between 1 and 3 PM at Hughes and Arnold Elkhart. Bonds required. terms under 1907 Indiana act projections and compliance.
Divorce Notice in Elkhart Superior Court Indiana 1909
Beatrice B Heck files for divorce from Robert F Heck in Elkhart Superior Court Indiana Cause 427. Plaintiff cites meritorious action and nonresidency. defendant to answer by February 15, 1909, or default judgment may be entered. Clerk Geo W Fleming. Attorneys Hite and Baker.
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Robert F. Heck
IBLE
Ellshart Superior Court
Robert F. Week
Indiana
Bishart
Geo. W. Fleming
Wikhart Superior Court
Hite & Baker
Baugo Township Board of Finance Seeks Proposals
The Baugo Township Board of Finance will accept written proposals January 6, 1909 between 10 am and 2 pm at Ehrets residence for the receipt of a maximum public funds deposit in Indiana banks or trust companies. Proposals must include bonds or collateral, executed on official forms, with state and federal examination. Signed by J. H. Proudfit President Lewis Scoles Attest: Charles Bilden Secretary. 2103
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Board of Finance
Osolo Township
Ikhartounty
Ind
Hughes & Arnold
Elkhart
County of Elkhart
Indiana
United States
General Assembly of
Boards of Finance
Elkhart County
J. R. Nolan
John H. Smith
Township Board of Finance
Baugo Township
Bango Township
J. H. Proudfit
Lewis Scoles
Charles Bilden
Sec
Helfrick and Son Offer Wide Tie and Suspenders Line
The firm presents a broad display of ties and suspenders priced at one dollar. Extra fine ties available for one dollar, fancy boxed ties at 75 cents, and a large assortment of 50 and 25 cent options.
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H. Helfrick & Son
Taft Religion Controversy Stirring Public Debate
Dayton letter from J C Martin questions Taft religion as private or public matter. He cites Unitarian claims, cites Hale and Capehart material, argues voters deserve to know beliefs when Taft seeks suffrage. Taft and wife attend Episcopal services in Augusta as debate continues.
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Dayton
J. C. Martin
Taft
J. C. Capehart
Morganstown
W. Va
Edward Everett Hale
Unitarian Church
Jesus Christ
God
God the Father
Methodist
Baptist
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Disciples
Episcopal
Presbyterian Ministers’ Association of
New York City
New York
America
Mr. Taft
United States
Latest forecast of cabinet make up
Washington December 21 The report that George W Wickersham of New York will be Tafts attorney general signals rapid cabinet shaping Secretary Wilson is likely to remain at the agriculture department Secretary Garfield may retire Judge Richard A Ballinger of Seattle probably to become interior secretary Luke Wright may retire to diplomacy Ohioans are discussed for treasury Charles Nagel Willam Loeb Jr Oscar S Straus and George A Knight named for commerce and labor Myron W Herrick Burton possible for treasury Secre tary Magoons Cuba governorship cited for war Secretary Loeb Jr and Charles H Thompson named for navy Newberry may stay as secretary of the interior post remains unsettled
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Washington
George W. Wickersham
New York
Mr. Taft
Taft
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Garfield
Richard A. Ballinger
Seattle
Wash
Roosevelt
Oscar S. Straus
George A. Knight
California
the Treasury
Ohio
Myron YT. Herrick
Burton
Charles Magoon
Cuba
Wiliam Loeb Jr
Navy
Charles H. Thompson
Newberry
Longboat to join Anglican church before marriage
Indian long distance runner Tom Longboat will be received into the Anglican church in Toronto today. He will marry Miss Maracle of the Mohawk reserve on the Massey Hall platform next Monday December 28. Longboat’s name Ca-Wa-Ge means everything and his fiancée Ka-Hon-Do-5Son means the leader.
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Toronto
Ont
Tom Longboat
Maracle
Massey Hall
Longboat
Ca-Wa-Ge
Ka- Hon-Do-5Son
Fire in Zeigler mines directs fight against flames
Zeigler Illinois December 21 The fire in Joseph Leiter's Zeigler mines has grown more serious with flames nearly out of control and extensive damage reported. Millionaire Leiter arrived by special train to direct the firefighting effort. Also in this issue Sunday afternoon paper sells well in Baltimore.
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Zeigler
DuQuoin
Joseph Leiter
Zeigler Mines
Mr. Leiter
Baltimore
Baltimore News
Expediency and a Toy of Cards in a Local Tale
A Chicago Post blurb notes Uncle Joe, missing an arm, enjoys bizique weekly with two old card friends who live nearby, unable to shuffle yet shuffling his feet. Browning’s Magazine and Puck quotes reflect on reluctance and forgotten days, adding a literary framing to a compact village vignette.
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Joe
Chicago Post
SHoes and Stockings Lasting Qualities by Oil and Care
A New York World tip explains preserving footwear and hosiery. Linseed oil on shoes and frequent washing and drying of stockings extend life. wear should be limited to one day between rinses with ammonia, then air dry. The method reportedly doubles lasting power for cotton, lisle, and silk hosiery.
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New York World
The Elusive Chuckwalla and Desert Trickery
The piece describes the chuckwalla’s escape tactics in southern California deserts and how desert Indians outwit the reptile by tapping its nose to force it from crevices, then cooking it. It includes a testimonial about Electric Bitters as a stomach and liver remedy, with a money back guarantee at 50 cents.
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California
Great
Desert
Chhuckwalla
W. C. Kiestier
Halliday
Ark
Houseworth Bros
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Beatrice B. Heck
J.C. Martin
Smith
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Augusta
William H. Taft
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
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Leiter
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Browning
Puck
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Hill's
Alaska
Warren Hillel Company
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Tles
Haviland
China
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Bill
Congress
Roger and Galletts, Houbigants, Toudnuts
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Scissor
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