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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
4
William D. Hazelton, manager, swears the February 1909 daily circulation of the Elk Hart Truth was 3645 copies. The figure excludes sample copies spoiled in printing or unsold by day at the office. Notary Louis A. Dennert verifies the affidavit.
Truth is on sale at Timmins Opera House Bookstore, and Knovels Bookstore, and Br. D. Miller's South and Dr wdebates corner South Main and St. Joe Streets.
On April 8 events include 1513 Ponce de Leon lands in Florida, 1692 Hudson Bay Company founded, 1732 birth of David Rittenhouse, 1800 New York diocese erected, 1826 Clay Randolph duel, 1835 Charlotte Cushman stage debut, 1855 US postal letters system, 1864 Union victory at Sabine Cross Roads, 1865 Confederate evacuation at Spanish Fort, 1868 Seabird steamer fire, 1906 death of Bishop Morris.
A prominent clergyman and author, recognized in religious circles as a trusted voice and prolific writer. The figure, noted for community service and editorial contributions, remains a well known personality among readers and parishioners.
A collection of Indiana items notes a 90 pound catfish caught on the Ohio River brought to Gov. Marshall by Mr. Mashico of Columbia City, a runaway caused by the wagon toting the fish, and an uninjured driver. Kokomo prepares for a street improvement lawsuit over Bast Sycamore Street. Bloomington reports Dr. J N Hurty signaling health law changes to curb hitchracks near the new courthouse. South Bend notes an attempted fire at E B Rupel wholesale house thwarted by a police officer. Fort Wayne reports William Schwier, saloonkeeper, charged for Sunday access to his premises by nonfamily members.
Winamac town board denies a poolroom license to Jack Gibson who previously ran a saloon before Prohibition. Laporte memorial committee invites Gov. Marshall to deliver the annual Judge of Sorrow address in Laporte. Shelbyville compromise settles a $5,000 damage suit involving Miss Morrow of Indianapolis and the city of Rushville. Fort Wayne Robison Park leased to Proctor Bulger Franklin Amusement Co of Viroqua Wisconsin. venue seven miles from Fort Wayne. resort suffered sizable losses last year.
The healthful uplifting medicine known to science soothes nerves aids digestion and promotes restful sleep. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Tablets priced at 35 cents. House Worth Bros.
In a city council debate last night Councilman Hazelton urged passing a milk depot zoning ordinance despite objections that it may be unconstitutional. The City Attorney Turner warned lawmakers that state laws sometimes lack constitutionality but still gain acceptance among the public. Hazelton argued many citizens forget how law makers can ignore constitutional limits.
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