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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
7
City Treasurer Campbell announces readiness to receive taxes with some already paid. S. Maxon visited Lagrange on Valley lines business. Township trustees C. Peterbaugh and Maj. J. D. Braden arrange to move Mr. and Mrs. David Krankwater from 114 State Street to the state soldiers' home near Lafayette, pending acceptance of applications.
Beginning tomorrow the shoe and clothing stores of the city will close at 6 p m every day of the week except Monday, Tuesday and Saturday. The action follows an agreement signed by the storekeepers several months ago.
John H. Lichtenberger of South Bend died at 73. He was father to Mrs J B Landon and N E Lichtenberger of Elkhart. He served in the 151st Indiana. Harris Prairie birth recorded. Mrs Joseph Williams of South Bend died at 52. Albert B Clark died by carbolic acid. funeral at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at No 512 Aspenwold Ave with Revs Parker and Grimes officiating. Buffal will be in Grace Lawn. Loomis of Kendallville, formerly Elkhart, sought a divorce from Frances for desertion.
Fire Chief Leader conducted an unofficial inspection of local school buildings finding doors opening outward and fire escapes requiring updates. East Elkhart and Fourth Ward schools were scrutinized as the district plans improvements before the new Central building opens. A memorable reunion occurred when Helen Marks, missing after the blaze, surprised her family alive.
Lawrence Monroe from Chicago was found in the Lake Shore yard Thursday in a helpless state and taken to Clark Hospital after injuring his back on a rail. He claimed to be a printer seeking work in Elkhart and recounted falls and lack of aid from passing men. Also, Victor Johnson suffered a severe right eye injury from a steel fragment in Fremont Street and James Davidson, a tramp with a shoulder wound, left the police station to tramp.
Today's sunshine sparks talk of fishing trips and outdoor sports as tackle and boats see preliminary inspection for overhaul. Farmers with maple trees tapped for syrup anticipate a good season. Bert Houseman reports two snakes in Lake Shore yards and William Shamory notes robs of robins this morning.
C P Cook operates a monument business at 114 Marion Street housed in the former Cook and Chester space. He is crafting two Elks memorial tablets to flank the exalted ruler chair. one lists 25 deceased brothers led by Ira Merritt. A connecting slab above will bear a clock and Elks initials and number.
Two women, carrying a baby and leading a small child, went door to door in Kendallville's business section this morning asking for money to reach Elkhart. They claimed to travel from Cincinnati to a neighboring city and were directed to Trustee Hill.
Official inquiry finds dereliction in Collinwood school during Wednesday horror. Inner west door blocked the crowd, wooden partitions trapped students, wing walls hindered escape. Fire escape unused and drills neglected. no prior fire drills at one school. Findings urge officials to fix similar conditions in towns.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer recounts how Lake Shore shop departments paused as news spread that the schoolhouse burned with most or all children dead. Foremen delivered brief speeches about the fire and its cost, while a master mind directed an orderly response and hospital supplies were prepared for recovery. Dr Williams, the company physician, was among the first at the blaze ordering body removal to the warehouse.
The sale of the Model Clothing Co. stock by Receiver E. A. Skinner did not take place as advertised today. Two bids were received but neither met the appraised value of 1400 dollars.
County news notes that St James Episcopal church members in Goshen organized a club and leased a club room. A marriage license was issued to Joseph A Chamberlain and Martha L Yoder of Nappanee. Imperial Dye House advertises dyeing and cleaning of clothes with pickup service. Presbyterian market at Clouse store Saturday.
Alexander Cruden the meticulous compiler of the Bible Concordance rose to bookseller to Queen Caroline under George II. He dedicated editions to Caroline and George III, receiving £800 for later copies. An eccentric who spent time in lunatic asylums, he called himself the Corrector and preached Sabbath observance, dying in Islington on November 1, 1770.
A New York Press opinion notes that regular discipline on a sea voyage could reform planning for ignorant and thoughtless workers. It argues shipshape routines teach time saving and method, suggesting similar onshore applications while acknowledging incurable cases.
A philanthropist tries to mediate a feud between two rival Paris papers the Razor and the Scorpion. A lone editor arrives claiming to be editor of both papers, revealing a shared, mirrored rivalry between the titles.
The store advertises deep discounts on men’s and boys’ apparel including trousers from 99c to 2.49, corduroy pants 1.49 to 2.49, knee pants 19c to 59c, negligee shirts 79c, working shirts 45c, coats 7.99 to 11.99, underwear 55c, rain coats 7.99 to 11.99, and hats gloves and sweaters at reduced prices, plus suits and kid’s sizes under half price.
State of Indiana Elkhart County notice of administration appoints Samuel G. Walter as administrator of the estate of George M. Walter deceased of Elkhart County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent. Church Shaw attorneys filed 6 13 20.
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