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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
3
The Daily Review of Elkhart Indiana outlines its long running lineage with origins in 1859 under Charles H Chase and later 1672 with Chase Kent. The notice recalls weekly and daily publication status and mailing details.
A reflective May 1 1908 column recalls Dewey s Manila Bay triumph ten years past and weighs political shifts in Congress and New York society. It critiques moving picture venues safety, warns against youth domination, and notes editorial standpoints on the Indianapolis Star Muncie Star and state papers.
Bristol Banner reports C W Miller of Goshen has announced his candidacy for Congress in the Thirteenth District. The South Bend News notes little progress on a Republican nominee after the death of A L Brick, with Miller entering the race to win and wage a strong campaign.
Indiana Republican delegates gather for a first reunion in Indianapolis at the Claypool hotel. Thirteenth district delegates FL iW. Lambert and LL M. Brackett. alternates Christian Christiansen and J EB Garn. Delegates apportioned among St Joseph Elkhart Kosciusko Fulton Marshall Sarke Pulaski. St Joseph county democrats will select thirty delegates May 20 for the May 28 convention in Wrymouth. Harry B. Darling of the LaPorte ArgusBidletin to speak. Senator Hemenway expected on platform committee.
Dr. Eckelman reports Purdue guidance on weed control. Cut dandelion flowers before seed for several years and destroy cut flowers. dig out roots completely. For plantain, pull by root or expose to light. plow, level, top dress, and reseed if infestation is severe. Horse chestnut roots are hard to remove without harming the tree. Expect careful pruning of surface roots on terraces. Stanley Coulter provides explicit answers.
Attorney General holds the 1903 tax act supersedes the 1897 law. County treasurers may levy and sell household goods of any value to satisfy delinquent taxes. The opinion says the 1903 revision replaces the 1897 act and repeals it by implication.
Deputy State Superintendent of Schools Lawrence McTurnan toured Elkhart this morning en route from Bristol to Westville. He met with schoolmate Dr. A. A. Norris at Indiana University. Local option closed Constantine’s three saloons and Three Rivers saloons, while Crockery dealers report jug shortages amid the same law.
Indiana tax board hears Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway dispute over Ft Wayne & Jackson stock. Lake Shore seeks $8 000 per mile valuation versus $12 000, cites weakened freight earnings but argues equipment cost and idle tracks warrant no rise. Also includes church vestry resolutions for Robert Quinn Haggerty, M D, Elkhart.
The Globe Theatre VHI offers Evangeline TM this Saturday with both matinee and evening showings. The title attraction promises a beautiful, dramatic romance in a timeless setting.
Mrs Elizabeth Luck born Snyder county Pennsylvania November 22 1847 died at her Adamsville Michigan home April 26 1908 aged 60 years 5 months and 4 days. She married Charles Luck September 20 1868 and their son Isaac H died by accidental gunshot about 15 years ago. Baptized early and confirmed Lutheran near Selinsgrove Pennsylvania she moved with her husband to Adamsville Michigan.
Mrs Rachel Thrush of Louis town Pa dies at nearly seventy eight after a fall and long illness. Her son in law, Mrs Fassett of South Bend, receives the news. Also noted is the death of Mrs C N Fassett’s mother, widow of Rev John Thrush, formerly pastor of the First M church in South Bend. The piece recalls Thrush’s long life and motherly care and sorrow in South Bend.
A high school chorus presents the cantata Rose Maiden with the school choir staging the work. Tickets for the performance are on sale at Main Street drug stores along with other venues.
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