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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
2
Local notice outlines precinct caucus calls ahead of the county convention. Editorial tangents joke about water prices and defrauded residents of South Bend. A Rome City fish kill prompts concerns on lake water safety for four years.
The article weighs public interest in former President Grover Cleveland’s health against family denials and press reports. It argues Cleveland’s legacy as a deliberative statesman and reflects on modern life’s excess, contrasting simple living with society’s constant striving and superficial pleasures.
A county treasurer’s office statement says tax delinquencies will likely be under $3,500, crediting improved public affairs management. It contrasts past eras when tax collection resembled a perfunctory duty and late payments were common, noting widespread late payments historically.
The passage credits Delos N. Weaver for enforcing strict tax payments sealing delinquent balances. It notes that after law amendments the state aids tax collection and that successors like I. C. Wood continued the strict policy. Weaver’s effort established a countywide standard for prompt tax payments.
Elizabeth Hege married William J. Walter in a home ceremony at 400 State Street with about fifty relatives from Chicago Milford and Elkhart. Rose Borneman and Hune Yeager provided piano selections as Rev M F Bachman officiated. Mr Walter a carpenter and contractor and Mrs Walter active church members. The couple to reside at 624 Lexington Avenue May 2 4.
The Elkhart Woman's Club held its final meeting of the 1907 08 season at Mrs. Eugene Swinehart's Johnson home with strong attendance and visitors. Piano by Mrs. M L Robbins and a reading by Mrs. George Miller followed routine business and refreshments as the group adjourned to October for the 1908 9 term. A socialist meeting at High and Main drew about seventy despite the cold, with Mr Caldwell explaining what socialism is and is not. he will speak again on the Working Class Code of Morals. A birth at 1108 Ninth Street: a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Voltie Hierg.
Testimony suggests Lamphere aided in killings and that Mrs. Guiness had ties to the victims. Autopsy notes weigh about 200 pounds on a suspect corpse. Police cite possible life insurance and bank withdrawals tied to Welgelein, Budsberg, and other victims, with Jenmie Olson and Helgelein identified among remains.
Dr J Th Willian Meyer reports the dismemberment of Helgelein was by an expert. Legs severed above knee joints, shoulders disarticulated, hands shown by a snafeay expert. Police plan to resume searches near the house as evidence fields indicate recent disturbance. Six years ago a child Swan hilda died at Gainess farm under unclear circumstances. Chicago police probe trunks sent to the Guiness farm with no criminal link found yet.
In Columbus May, Ohio Democrats nominated Judson Harmon of Cincinnati for governor amid fierce factionalism. The ticket also endorsed James K. Campbell for U S senator, Bryan for president, and Atlee Pomerene was candidated for governor by Tom Johnson supporters with 381 votes to Harmon’s 512. The platform focused on state issues and taxation of franchises.
Emperor Francis Joseph makes his first public appearance in two months as he travels from Schoenbrunn to Vienna to welcome royal visitors arriving for his jubilee celebration.
A Crawfordsville circuit judge ruled a preacher may claim fees for conducting a funeral sermon. He faced resistance from the decedent's heirs who argued the father had long supported the church.
Garrett hosts a Ben Hur convention with about 500 attendees and a 1,200 cap estimate. Mrs. R N Crooks performs a vocal solo and a Ben Hur Court drill team showcases intricate floor work. Decatur Court exemplifies advanced ritual, a Garrett banquet ends day one, and Antioch Q Court in Garrett initiates 115. Indiana Grand Council officers are named in Terre Haute and Elkhart War veterans invited to Memorial Day parade.
The marriage of Edward D. Chipman and Miss Mary Hafer of Goshen will be at the bride’s parents home on May 16. Chipman, a longtime Goshen resident, and Hafer, formerly a News Printing Co bookkeeper, are the couple.
The Warsaw Investment Co. obtained a judgment of 95.07 against John M. MecCuen on note. Col G Conn is missing for three days and thought to be fishing in the wilds. William Stewart vs Mary Stewart replevin dismissed as costs paid, case sent back to justice court. Frank lin Hartung consents as next friend for Hazel Fern Graham in her damage suit against H A Graham et al. Co J Paxson sues Elmer B E and German Thompson to set aside a conveyance alleged to defraud a $51.09 judgment obtained May 6 1908.
Neighborhood notes report the dismissal of the Salvation Army workers’ obstruction prosecution in South Bend for lack of showing any pedestrian or vehicle was obstructed. Other items include a Warsaw child fracturing an ankle in a wagon hop and a Lake Shore train accident near Fort Wayne killing Philip Plank, a veteran of the 129th Indiana.
The Merchants Hotel reopens today offering a high class yet moderately priced stay for day boarders and guests seeking improved accommodations. The notice highlights renewed service and central location for business travelers and visitors.
A Baptist foreign missionary conference meets in South Bend this afternoon with Rev. H N Spear and 10 to 12 parishioners present. Speakers include Rev M D Ubank of China and Rev Mr Lylle of New Jersey. Spear recently attended the Baptist Ministers Aid Society meeting in Fenton Michigan and was re elected a trustee for three years as part of a 21 member board representing five states.
Dr Holdeman went to Bristol this morning Mrs C H Bailey returned to Cairo J Miss Allene Nopper went to Waterloo Attorney C C Raymer in Plymouth Mrs J H Bassett went to Chicago J B Gafill of South Bend visited O W Rice went to Maine on a commercial trip Eli Sawyer was in the city Wednesday Dr C D Goodrich was in Chicago on business A E Darling went to Chicago Maud Kiefer was in South Bend Wednesday Herman Gaultz began work at Art Wilson's barber shop Peter Nusbaum of near Wakarusa visited Wednesday Mrs R H Blair was called to Fort Wayne Henry Bechtel in city on business Lake Shore Fireman S FE Smith returned from LaPorte J Chester back from trip to LaPorte and Michigan City Pastor Schweitzer went to Chicago John Wilis recovered from back sprain Editor Beane attended Jillian Russell show Frost Wilcox returned from Indianapolis Frost attended Indiana Dental College C E Frank condition unclear Mr and Mrs W W Sterling and M BE Crow auto trip to Chicago in new Elkhart Motor Co car.
The center of the tack industry in Bromsgrove Worcestershire once produced tacks by hand. Expert forges could create 1,000 to 1,200 tacks so small they could fit in a goose quill, weighing about twenty grains, as reported by the New York Press.
A prospective investor asks about value in a Billville real estate buy. The agent whispers that the land is "mostly gold" while negotiating terms at two dollars an acre, implying hidden riches behind a plain offer.
Robert Lilly and Mack Dotson are ill with rheumatism while Mrs. J. B. Pollard and Mrs. Ira Miller suffer tonsillitis. Mrs. Dora Williams has the grip. E. I. Storms and Charles Helman are ill with rheumatism. Dr. Samuel Eisenheiss is seriously ill at his son’s home. William Trachsel has recovered enough to travel. C. D. Kern has pneumonia but is returning to work next Saturday. The Daily Review.
Announcements list numerous meetings this week including Atherton Club regular session. Presbyterian pastor’s class at 4 30 Friday. King's Daughters and L S and I C Club gatherings Friday afternoon with listed hosts. Grace Lutheran women plan a market next Saturday at Thorn ton Bros office. Modern Woodmen host at Odd Fellows Temple tonight. Five Initial Club meets tomorrow with Mrs Trump. Memorial Day arrangements to be made. Brethren noodle supper Friday at J Sigerfoos 1115 Middlebury Street. Prayer service at Presbyterian Church 7 30 with Rev L S Hall third sermon in Lord’s prayer series. Personal workers class after prayer. W H FP Missionary Society tea meeting at Grace Lutheran with Mrs Harry Zigler Friday afternoon.
Notice lists a drill practice at Hoffmans Hall 7 30 Thursday eve ning. Also copies references to Pasteurized Milk and Cream from Wambaugh Sanitary Milk Co with home phone numbers and a boarding contact at Merchants Hotel.
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