Fragmentary OCR Note Highlights Local Social Storm
Incomplete text shows Mrs McVicker questioned and Belford fired amid a scene with a husband and wife near an open door. The garbled lines hint at gossip or social tension in a domestic setting.
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
8
Incomplete text shows Mrs McVicker questioned and Belford fired amid a scene with a husband and wife near an open door. The garbled lines hint at gossip or social tension in a domestic setting.
Funeral for Lola Shaum set for 1 p.m. Friday at Southside Evangelical Church with Rev. Wright officiating. Also classified ad seeks day labor for sweeping dusting and cleaning at 745 Star Street.
Revenue signals point to substantial May income as Patten forecasts clear gains. Analysts cite yesterday’s sales surge and a trend toward higher net totals, with large sums noted in the market.
Mrs Mary Gerster aged 71 died last night at 7 oclock at 2082 Madison Street. She is survived by two sons John A and Godfrey in Elk Hart and Edward F in Wart Saw Indiana and a sister in Germany. She was a member of the First Evangelical Church. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 pm conducted by Rev Breish pastor. Interment at Grace Lawn cemetery.
Helena Modjeska the world's famed tragedienne died at her Newport Beach home at 10 this morning after weeks of anticipated death and a Friday coma. The Los Angeles dispatch notes her long career and international renown.
Waterloo Indiana April death of Robert M. Lockhart aged 79 ex legislator and former member of the state board of agriculture died at his home today from a complication of diseases
House Ways and Means committee approves amendment to allow farmers to sell tobacco locally without first paying six cents per pound tax to the government.
Elkhart Lodge 425 B P O Elks installed new officers headed by Frank R Flynn as exalted ruler. The lodge orchestra under Karl Nast directed the closing concert at the Elks club, expected to attract a large audience for the final program.
Harry B Darling of LaPorte has received a governor letter stating the records on the board of pardons for Thomas Dailey are fixed. The governor informs Darling that Dailey will be made a member of the board as soon as the first vacancy occurs.
A saloon keeper signs an agreement with T. W. DeLane of New York City to drive a 123 horse power Sims automobile in the Vanderbilt race at Savannah Georgia on May 5 this year. After license expires July 46, he will drive for the same firm at Brighton Beach and in the Glidden tour starting September 14 from Madison Square to San Francisco. Mr Megley, currently driving, is deemed capable of handling the big machine. The tract includes a splendid salary.
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