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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
5
County commissioners convene for April to weigh an installment purchase plan for voting machines costing about 22500. If approved the system promises long term savings versus old balloting methods and may require a bond issue. Also on record is county option results and a two year liquor license moratorium unless reversed later.
Postoffice staff anticipate possible hire increases as year starts keeps a heavy workload. Postmaster Hisenbeiss notes systematic work has eased the rush and kept dispatch satisfactory. Elkhart manufacturers report nationwide cataloging driving heavy outgoing and rising incoming mail. The local office now distributes over $5,000 monthly in wages for railway mail staff.
Miss Mary Hoss daughter of Bishop E B Hoss of the M B Church South wed John McCurdy Headman a civil engineer from Philadelphia in Nashville. The ceremony was small due to Bishop Hoss’s serious illness though he has not fully recovered.
The administratrix Lydia Z Bratton of Densmore Bratton deceased in Elkhart County Indiana offers two thirds undivided interest in selected parcels to be sold privately after April 20 1909. The property includes the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 15 and the east half of the southeast quarter of section 15 township 38 range 7 all within Elkhart County Indiana. The sale occurs at the law office of Deahl Dexhl Goshen Indiana under court order from the Allen Superior Court February term 1909.
The record run from Grand Central in New York to La Salle Street in Chicago covers 1980 miles, with Vanderlip riding in President Brown’s private car. Officials note the trip as a historic speed feat amid discussion of the banker’s motive to reach his dying mother.
Tomorrow morning the bulk of Echart schools teachers travel to Indianapolis for the Northern Indiana State Teachers association annual gathering. Some left yesterday and more departed today. Supt H Drake will go tomorrow as a member of the executive committee. Local teachers expect to visit Indianapolis schools and nearly all will be represented.
Major William Escott Indianapolis has been in the city for several days and plans to travel to Peru and Rushville to aid in services. In an interview he said permission was granted for the Salvation Army to enter Russia, marking the first time Protestant religion is granted a foothold there. The Army’s policy of remaining apolitical is noted as a reason. The gospel is preached in over fifty countries and in twenty eight languages.
In South Bend detectives will search for a $300,000 necklace stolen from Miss Jennie Crocker formerly of South Bend. A description was received by police yesterday, with a $5,000 reward for the thief or information leading to his arrest.
Mrs O Clark and Mrs Turner from South Bend spend the day with Mrs T G Sweetland at 41914 South Main Street.
Officials report an official dry majority of 879 in Elkhart County after county option vote. Contests loom over where the test case will be heard as questions arise about timing of licenses and expiration under the county option law.
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