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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
6
Sun sets at 5 10 and rises at 6 13 with the moon rising at 1 22 am. The moon is 25 days old and at apogee, farthest from Earth. Neptune appears to be stationary in the sky around 11 am.
In a political notice, William H. Taft is listed as the presidential candidate with James S. Sherman as vice president, signaling a party campaign emphasis for the forthcoming election.
County commissioners fixed polling sites in Concord township with many residences and shops named as stations from Potts barber shop to J. R. Plank residence and Osceola locations. Also notes a residence for sale at 114 South Second Street and banking offers from St Joseph Valley Bank and The Gash Basia Bank with savings books and quarterly interest.
Fire in Shirley Indiana destroys nineteen buildings including Woods, Martindale, and Foutz blocks. Victims Victor M Pryor and wife perished after choosing to die with husband. Losses totaled about 75 000 with insurance 21 400. Fire discovered at 2 am by Glen Lisher, town lacking strong fire-fighting facilities.
Republican leaders express strong support for James E. Watson for Indiana governor. Vice President Fairbanks lauds Watson for honesty and duty, while Beveridge and Hemenway back his candidacy and its party platform. Debate centers on county option law and brewery influence as Taft calls for adherence to party policies.
James H B Sullivan, president of the Amateur Athletic Union, reports the permanent suspension of Cornell University’s J C Carpenter by the Amateur Athletic Association of Great Britain. Carpenter, a member of the U S Olympic team that won the 400 meter on July 23, was disqualified for alleged boring and interference with Lt Windham Walswelle. The A A U meeting on November 23 will review the British action, which may strain U K U S athletic ties.
Washington October 17 Rev Dr Alexander Mann rector of Trinity Episcopal Boston declines the vacant Washington bishop seat saying his Boston work remains unfinished. This marks the third such declination for the post.
Chattanooga Tennessee October 17 G M Mallory the inventor attempted flight in an aeroplane and fell fifty feet but escaped with only slight bruises remaining conscious and unhurt.
A man from Cleveland News voices a bold stance in courting his daughter. He refuses to consider partial settlements and invites offers involving all of her, signaling a firm, blanket proposal approach.
An anxious mother questions why the wife will not cook while the adult son confirms she can. The exchange reveals domestic friction over housekeeping behavior.
The Yonkers Statesman notes a heated exchange between Mrs. Crimsonbeak and Mr. Crimsonbeak over speaking during a call. It cites a remark about Mr. Bryan being a dreamer and urges voters to prevent him from jeopardizing the country.
Edward Clark of Shelbyville Tennessee devised a trap using dynamite under a peach tree with a crowbar and strings to ignite the charge after a thief touched it. Feathers found under the tree indicate a theft was thwarted and authorities may have a deterred thief.
In Jeffersonville M J Kehoe, a known grocer, received two dollars in conscience money sent by a debtor. The letter, signed A Debtor, stated the amount belonged to Kehoe. In Indianapolis Rev Francis J McConnell has accepted the presidency of De Pauw University at Greencastle. William Laurie, prominent Indianapolis dry goods merchant, died of nervous prostration aged about 90. Laurie came to Indianapolis in 1861 and entered the dry goods trade in 1868.
Vincennes Indiana October 19 Earl Barekman nine years old was fatally struck by an automobile driven by Frank P Fox at the Root school grounds. Fox said the steering gear broke and he was arrested.
David Parker of Fayette N Y a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong. He says the medicine is worth more than five hundred dollars to him and recommends it. 50c at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
Kansas City reports a White Steamer driven by Frederick Dundee lost control during a warm up at Elm Ridge. The car hit a 25 foot embankment, vaulted a fence, rolled into a gully, and left Dundee with severe cuts and a broken nose. Believed tire burst caused the crash.
Decoration awaits the Tuskegee educator as Liberia honors his work in securing sympathy against European encroachment. Rev. Ernest Lyon, U S minister to Liberia, notified the state department of the honor.
Mrs. T Simmons reports her twelve year old daughter improved after four bottles of Vinci tonic gaining eight pounds and benefiting from increased energy. The ad promotes Vinci as a superior cod liver iron tonic for children and sick or frail adults with a money back guarantee. Also notes an ongoing Great Jewelry Auction sale by Micks & Son with two daily showings.
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage hair tonic sold by Houseworth Bros and Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY. It claims to thicken, beautify, and stop dandruff within weeks, with a two week cure guarantee or money back. Sold 50 cents per bottle with prepaid express shipping.
Ada L. Croom, Vaughn Miss proprietor, details recovery from severe cough after using Dr King s New Discovery. Three bottles cured her. Sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores 150c and 1.00 trial bottle free. Also advertised good farms east of Elkhart river and a huckleberry farm for sale by Glenn B Arnold.
The Cash Basis Bank announces next interest period begins November 1. Savings books are issued to customers and interest months are outlined.
William Currier promotes a cabbage car sale this Thursday October 15 offering kraut cabbage at reasonable prices. Buyers urged to call home numbers 1228 and 1246 Hons for details as biscuits made with Gold Medal Flour are praised.
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