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Elkhart Daily Review

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1908

Page

5

Lake Shore to run special from Klinger Lake for Elkhart

The Lake Shore Railroad will send an engine and one or two coaches from Klinger Lake to Elkhart every Monday at 6 45 a m starting June 22 to serve lake visitors. If patronage stays strong, the service will continue through the summer. George Shaffer reports his automobile burned west of Elburn, likely among the earliest cars in Elkhart and once used to haul militiamen. Mrs Theresa Shaver of Breslau street died suddenly at 8 30 p m after a routine day, with coroner attributing heart disease. services set for Osolo chapel with burial in Osolo cemetery. Local notices include township GOP convention Friday evening and a warning to lock doors amid circus-related break-ins.

Burhans Lake Shore Elkhart S. T. Gage Klinger Lake Station Elkhamt Oak Wood Crossing South Bend Mishawaka George Shaffer Ilinois Elburn G. Milton Schafer Theormer R. Barney Mr. Shaffer Theresa Shaver Breslau Street Shaver C. Anderson Anderson Lorenzo Fry River Avenue Dewey Theresa Olmstead Auburn N. Y Adamsville David Dils Abram Dils John Shaver Osoio Township Ida Wall Osoio Lewis Js Jennie) Clark Onway Mich Charles Be, Shaver Cassopolis Mr. Dill William F. Shaver Osolo Township Huntington Ind Louis d ‘Chapman Highn Ill IM. H. Olmstead

Resignation Explained for Kosciusko Republican Chair

The Warsaw Times clarifies Perry Smith's resignation offer as a formal courtesy to Miller supporters after Moorman and Miller nominations. The paper notes Smith did not submit a formal resignation and Miller’s friends intend no change, so no filing was made.

Warsaw Times Perry Smith Kosciusko County Republican Organization Smith Times the Times Kosciusko Republican Central Committee Moorman Congress Miller

Reception for Rev. S. G. Buckner and wife at First Christian

Members and friends gathered Monday for an informal reception honoring the new minister Rev. S. G. Buckner and his wife. The program featured two vocal solos, two readings by Miss Vinnie Nickum, a solo and piano by Miss Myrtle Andrews, and a violin piece by Will Walls. The Buckners, seen as energetic and affable, have quickly formed warm friendships in the city.

S. G. Buckner First Christian Church Vinnie Nickum Myrtle Andrews Will Walls Buckner

Monday Rifle Range Results Highlight Swinehart Score

Private Swinehart of South Bend shot 38 of 50 at the 200 yard target to lead Monday’s rifle range events. Co H Warsaw won on the 600 yard range but Co H and Co F could not shoot late. Swinehart also took first in the skirmish run, as the battalion prepared for Goshen on Wednesday to contest 800 and 1000 yard ranges.

Swinehart South Bend Co. H Warsaw Co. E Goshen

Prohibition Fourth of July Celebration Planned Countywide

A meeting outlined a larger Fourth of July celebration than last year to cover the entire county at Island Park. Organizers will meet again to form committees and decide on steps to advance the project.

Island Park

New Side Entrance Added at Sykes Store Rear

The High street display window area near the Sykes store rear is replaced by a new store entrance. The current rear door will close and additional stock shelves will be added to create more space and better lighting for shoppers.

Sykes

Pine Creek Bridge Replacement Begins After Floods

Work on the Pine Creek bridge destruction from spring floods started this morning. National Concrete Co. of Indianapolis is handling the reconstruction.

Pine Creek National Concrete Co. of Indianapolis

Undertaker relays lightning death and odd fruit tree

A town tale recalls an undertaker aiding a farmer after a lightning strike killed the hired man. The body sat upright in a buggy en route to the undertaker, requiring the driver to sit on the corpse’s lap. In Three Rivers a joking quarantine rumor about Mr and Mrs Lauder provokes indignation. Nearby a West Franklin Street tree bears both pears and quinces from a grafted Pear branch.

George Clark Franklin Street

Sykes couple heads for Seattle for summer plans

Walter Sykes bookkeeper and ad man for H. B. Sykes dry goods leaves with Mrs. Sykes for Seattle to spend the summer. He may settle in the northwest if conditions and opportunities are favorable. Miss Anna Buzzard, sister in law, will join them at times and they plan a cabin stay in the Cascade mountains sixty miles east of Seattle.

Walter Sykes H. B. Sykes Dry Goods Sykes Seattle Wash Northwest Anna Buzzard

Elk Hartan Sues Over Car Collision Losses In South Bend

James Cook one of three Elk hartans files suit in South Bend circuit court against the company for 300 dollars claiming damages after a collision at the Michigan street Colfax avenue crossing. He says they drove east toward Elkhart. two horses died while a third was unharmed and all occupants suffered only minor injuries.

James Cook

Change in Elks Cafe Management

Beginning today the cafe at the Elks Temple will be under lodge management. The two stewards Scott Thomas and Len Kepler will operate the cafe, which previously ran independently by Henry R. Bartram. Summer service will be lunches and short orders. next winter regular meals return with an enlarged cooking staff.

Elks The Elks’ Temple Elks’ Lodge Scott Thomas Len Kepler Henry R. Bartram

Kenwood Club House Sold to Contractor for 700

The Kenwood Club House at the golf links was sold to D. B. Kurtz, a contractor, who will use the materials to finish game houses he is building. The consideration is 700 dollars.

Kenwood Club Golf Links D. B. Kurtz

Elks reshuffle and local incidents amid Indiana notes

Elkhart undertaker links a grisly incident to farmer superstition about lightning victims. Elkhart county inspectors list. Three Rivers friend reports bridal couple held in quarantine. Andrew Lamb’s bicycle recovered after theft. Kenwood Clubhouse sells for salvage. Elkhart grows pears and quinces on a single tree. James Cook sues South Bend traction for value of horses killed. Lake Shore assists Klinger Lake cottagers. Walter Sykes to summer in a mountain cabin. Perry Smith’s resignation praised. George Shaffer’s car burned in Illinois. Elkhart to visit Notre Dame tomorrow. Partial sun eclipse on June 28. Death of pioneer Mrs. Thomas Shaver. Telegraphic items and Chicago GOP meeting. Uncle Sam’s soldiers at war in New York. California woman halts ambush. Gravesend race attendance declines. Iowa populists back Cummins. Woman’s dagger wound repaired in Roosevelt Hospital. Bloomington clerk shortage noted. Southern Indiana Society of Equity fears night riders. Strawberry thief shot near Hammond. Baseball scores and market reports.

Elks Elkhart Three Rivers Andrew Lamb Kenwood Club Elkharton James Cook South Bend Traction Company Lake Shore Klinger Lake Walter Sykes Mountain Cabin Perry Smith George Shaffer Illinois Elkhart Ans Notre Dame Pioneer Thomas Shaver Telegraphic Chicago Uncle Sam New York California Iowa Indorse Cummins Roosevelt Hospital Axtell Bloomington Ind Society of Equity Indiana Hammond

Weather Forecast Summary

Daily government forecast notes Miles Medical Co. furnished data with maximum and minimum temperatures and wind velocity.

Miles Medical Co

Bicycle Recovered by Owner in Goshen Police News

Andrew Lamb found his missing bicycle near the Review office after it was stolen Saturday. An unsigned note claimed a cheap Racycle had been bought from a man who said he had bought it from Richard Turnock. Police reported a quiet night with one intoxicated arrest and disturbances on Third Street and Mrs. Woodard’s cellar. During Ringling circus parade four houses were robbed and eight horses disrupted a train at Ligonier.

Andrew Lamb Review Richard Turnock Third Street Ringling Circus Goshen Ligonier

Notre Dame Alumni Revival Meeting and Dinner

R. E. Proctor and likely W. D. Dalton among invitees for a Notre Dame alumni association revival meeting set for tomorrow. About 500 graduates expected to attend at 10 a.m. A postmeeting dinner comes with a ball game between two picked nines. Captain Chamberlain, class of 1868, may attend if the Chicago convention allows. Dalton is a 1900 graduate and Proctor 1904.

R. E. Proctor W. D. Dalton Notre Dame Alumni Association Capt. Chamberlain Chicago Mr. Dalton Mr. Proctor

Limited Car Delayed by Motor Fire Between Stations

The third motor on limited car No. 52 leaving South Bend at 10 15 Monday night burned out between stations 16 and 17 causing over an hour delay. East and westbound trains were held until the issue was corrected and the car backed onto a siding to pass. It reached Elkhart at 12 35.

South Bend Elkhart

Apportionment of Spring Taxes Totals 285406.22

The apportionment of state county and township taxes collected this spring totals 285406.22. State receives 59977.80, township trustees 147192.10, and county 78236.32. All county expenses must be paid from the county portion.

Great Republican Convention Opens in Chicago Coliseum

Chicago June 16 The Republican National Convention opens at noon with Harry S. New presiding. Bishop Muldoon delivers opening prayer and Senator J C Burrows takes the temporary chair. Delegates hear the keynote as tensions over Taft versus Roosevelt unfold amid suspensions and early maneuvers.

Harry S. New Republican National Committee P. J. Muldoon Chicago Elmer Dover National Committee J. CG. Burrows Twichigan New Senator Burrows Taft Chairman New Roosevelt Muldoon Jesus

Sound the keynote of party achievements at national convention

The article covers Senator Burrows as temporary chairman and a Republican convention speech praising four years of Republican governance. It cites growth in population, farm values, coal and gold output, bank deposits, cotton production, rail and canal expansion, iron and steel exports, and manufacturing gains, framing them as a record of party achievements and a call for continued leadership.

Theodore Roosevelt Senator Burrows Republican Party Republic Sault Ste. Marie Canal

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