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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
3
The Elkhart Daily Review discusses Oregon testing state referendums on single tax initiative and recall alongside woman suffrage and notes broad political commentary. It highlights the American Medical Association meeting in Chicago, shifts toward reduced drug use, and a missing graduate King McDonald at Elkhart High School.
Delegates chosen by Elkhart and Lagrange Republicans will meet in Middlebury at 10 a m to nominate a candidate for Goshen Prosecutor L L Burris's 1910 term. Elkhart county has 25 delegates and Lagrange 9 with transport by Shick's auto and an 8 a m Goshen train return planned.
A Truth summary notes last Friday’s caucus exposed deep GOP tensions. In First precinct seven votes for the anti-Miller candidate, three for insurgents in Second Third Fifth, five for anti-Miller in Eighth Ninth, three for anti-boss in Fourteenth Nineteenth, totaling eighteen rebuking votes against about 140 backing the caucus line. Only in First precinct did anti-Miller win, though likely allied to Miller.
Elkhart county Socialists in Goshen nominated candidates for county posts led by Albert E. Roundy for Commissioner in the north district and Harry Reith for the south. George E. Connors was named senator with Norman E. Shaner and R. J. Yoder as representatives and Charles M. Reininger as sheriff. Henry I. Long became coroner and Samuel Stewart the surveyor alongside district committeeman Joseph Gallagher. Burthyn Fox served as secretary. The county central committee includes Daniel Homan, Ivan Freyberger, and Joseph Gallagher. In South Bend, Joan A. Snook and Robin E. Dunbar were named for short and long congressional terms. Lawrence Nusbaum and Earl Belden returned from Anderson after attending the Indiana Association of Post Office Clerks annual meeting. Nusbaum was chosen state secretary and delegate to the national convention in Birmingham, Alabama. New officers of the association were President T. C. Kelly, Vice Presidents A. W. Keltner and L. C. Newhouse, Secretary P. E. Thornburg, and Treasurer A. C. Davis. The group’s membership totals fourteen locals with twenty-four other eligible offices. the year showed a gain of ldl. The clerks’ meeting occurred at the public library, followed by a banquet at the Anderson Hotel with remarks from multiple officials. Harry M. Bandholtz, recently rested from Luzon, arrived home on furlough with his wife. he is a brigadier general and governor of the province.
A civil ceremony recalls losses from Manassas to Gettysburg, noting 182 000 killed and wounded across twelve battles. The Fifth New York Duryee's Zouaves suffered 117 killed and 200 wounded, while Indiana lost 27 000. The parade included police, veterans, and women marching on foot through Lexington avenue to the hall.
Rev C S Champlin outlines sin as selfishness and critiques the new theology claiming even God is fallen. he argues reform requires submission to Christ. Mr Mann discusses God’s omnipotence as infinite attributes, not whimsical power, and previews The Destiny of Man for next Sunday. Trinity M E women's societies move bank offering to earlier in the conference year.
Rev. Dr. L. A. Beeks urged education for the orient in ethical medical and sanitary matters and the missionary role through educational work. A. B. Kolb sang impressively as the choir performed under his direction, with unfamiliar hymns chosen to train the congregation. The Y W C A vesper service at the Presbyterian church was postponed to next Sunday due to bad weather.
A large Eversole family reunion was held May 30 at Jacob Domer’s country home near Wakarusa. About eighty descendants traveled from Chicago Ft Wayne Rochester Walkerton Lakeville La Paz Bremen Nappanee Foraker Elkhart Plymouth joining locals. Rev B N Eversole presided after devotional services a history of the Holland ancestors was shared by Rev S P Eversole. O P Eversole spoke briefly and a program of songs recitations and phonograph selections followed.
The report notes extensive travels and broad views from Ft Wayne talker ending with an urgent call for permanent organization. Officers elected include President S B Lauderman Bremen Vice President Jacob Domer Wakarusa Secretary Mary E Carey Elk hart Treasurer Albert Eversole Foraker and committee members Jacob Eversole Agnes Anglemyer Viola Domer. Next meeting set for September 1909 at Albert Ebersole’s home.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union marks its anniversary on Thursday June 4 at the Wertz home 611 Middlebury St Goshen Union will attend a lit program begins at 10 o’clock a free dinner from 12 to 1 15 and an afternoon program starting 1 30 Speakers include Mrs Harry Zigler Mrs B C Rowley Mrs H N Spear and Mrs Fred Pyle Readers listed and members to answer the union question What is the Woman's Christian Temperance Union The event invites broad participation with further notices to follow.
The Lagrange Standard notes persistent but unofficial talk that Mr Bucklen plans to extend the Valley Line westward to Elkhart this year. They cite un disclosed conditions delaying the project and express hope for clearer skies and continued sunshine that would allow construction.
An open contest invites submissions on why the Republican Party should win in November. Prizes total $150 with manuscripts due by July 15 and the winning piece to be used nationwide. The winner receives about August 15 payment. submissions go to the Literary Bureau in Washington, D C.
Promotes Second Hazel Park addition as the best choice with the largest nicest and cheapest lots. Details offer 60 by 120 feet minimum, prices from 50 to 100 dollars with terms of one dollar cash and one dollar weekly and no interest charged, signed D. M. Best.
Real estate offered by D. M. Best invites buyers to purchase a lot in Second Hazel Park. Lots measure 60 by 320 feet with prices from 50 to 100 dollars. Terms include one dollar cash and one dollar per week with no interest charged.
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