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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
4
The notice outlines city and mail delivery options with rates of 10 cents per week or 5 dollars per year. It requests readers report missed deliveries to the office and states notices must be received by 8 PM to appear in that day’s issue.
William D Hazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the June 1906 bona fide circulation totals 3399 excluding sample copies and unsold day to day office copies. Notary Mary A Thomas verifies sworn statement dated July 1906 with commission expiration October 25 1908.
A Atlantic Monthly writer analyzes wealth disparity and three reform paths. It outlines aristocratic, socialist, and democratic remedies and traces wealth origins from surplus earnings and coercive accumulation to the modern call for cooperation or public ownership.
Excerpt discusses fair profit distribution, equity in earnings, and the balance between living wages and surplus gains. It argues that the mass pursuit decent life requires cooperation or equitable wages, and predicts future wealth distribution shaped by these approaches, citing the South Bend Times.
The Indianapolis Star critiques Progress magazine's socialism argument asking who would do disagreeable tasks like making fertilizer. It notes proposed labor divisions, extra pay in kind, and hoped-but-unconvincing incentives. The piece argues human nature undermines universal rights and shirkers would leave essential tasks undone.
The Joseph Valley Chautauqua just closed on Sunday and proved a success over last year. Attendance peaked on Sam Jones day, and organizers consider the event a strong overall outcome for the year.
The United States Senate seats 3 pests? Minnesota appoints a new senator to fill Cushman K. Davis vacancy. Born 1858 in Michigan, educated at the University of Michigan, moved to Duluth in 1900, and has since resided in New York from July 1901. He declined the Populist Silver Republican national ticket nomination the prior year.
William B. Westlake filed in Marion circuit court against the Marion Tribune company seeking an injunction to allow examination of the books. Charles W. Halderman and Oscar B. Halderman own 52 percent of the stock of the $30,000 capitalized firm. For five years the paper known as the News Tribune has not declared or paid any dividends.
The Prohibitionists of Indiana imitate the Governor's Party tour, now led by A. L. Crim nominee for secretary of state C. B. Newlin former state chairman and Prof. Hawes. They hold daily meetings across the southern state with converts reported at nearly every stop.
South Bend Tribune cites mayor Fogarty as a probable congressional hopeful while Wikhart politicians doubt the talk and predict B. F. Shively will be the candidate.
A prominent Elkhart attorney laments dull business in the region while denying Goshen advantage over other county towns. He argues distance of the courthouse can favor local work and cites personal anecdotes on practice and travel. Charles Wagener of Slayton Lyceum Bureau recalls his youth and city life.
Report notes meeting discussions in Indianapolis on paying sewers and public improvements. Fred Poole attended and explained. Mayor Greene asked if corporations such as the Elkhart Water Co. were discussed, signaling concern over private involvement.
Officer Thomas was called to 813 West Franklin Street last night to disperse a crowd of unruly boys that gathered to celebrate a wedding. Officer Wooley also dispersed a second group of youths at Highth Street and Garfield Avenue.
Classified notice seeking a woman for daily or hourly work. Inquiries at 118 Vista Street.
Public notice seeks a carriage trimmer skilled in rubber and leather top fabrication. Requires experience with leather and rubber materials, precision stitching, and fitting on vehicle frames. Apply with credentials at the prospective employer.
A chaotic scene at the Chautauqua unfolds with Elliott Crull and Senator Silvers mobilizing as flags appear. A flag loan leads to a fatal misstep when Elliott is blocked from a royal carriage seat, while Gov Hanly and Dr Eisenbeiss receive cheers and bows amid a recalling parade and recollections of Bryan’s 1890s visit to Elkhart.
In Whitley county near Blue River Lake Uriah Hossinger aged sixty nine committed suicide by carbolic acid after a drink. Henry Leffel’s farm two miles west of Warsaw was robbed of a horse and buggy on Monday night. In Akron near the Kosciusko county line John A Barnes a young farmer and stock dealer has mysteriously disappeared.
Elkhart County notes say Wellington K Jacobs assistant secretary at Elkhart County Trust Co wrote a march titled le Senator for the Old Boys and Girls gathering at Berlin Ontario August 6 7 and 8 1906. Subscriptions for Goshen Commercial Exchange factory fund to move the National Dairy Machine Co from Newark NJ to Goshen are due in full. The plant will be removed to Goshen by early Beukeniins and a deed to the BR W Walker property will be held in trust until conditions are met.
Dialogue fragment shows a domestic quarrel where Mrs. F notes the speaker cut his chin and mentions having two more to tell him. The exchange centers on shaving mishap and concern.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Ardun-Orville amused by comments while Mr Ardun references mortgage concerns and housing. The odd phrasing hints at a domestic discussion about finances and humor amid pressure.
A proposed Indiana law seeks to prohibit barbering on Sundays with penalties. The bill, backed by the Barbers International Union and soon to be endorsed by the Indiana Federation of Labor, would ban opening shops and performing barbering tasks except for funerals, with fines from ten to twenty five dollars and up to thirty days in jail for each offense.
In Niles and Elkhart the colored community marked Emancipation Day yesterday with nearly 3 000 attendees. Notables from Elkhart included Joe Frazer Lee Smith Walter Wells Isaac Reddick Miss Katherine Evans Alec Parker and others as they honored Abraham Lincoln.
A. Carlson aged 45 died at Epworth hospital following surgery in South Bend Tuesday morning. He leaves a wife and four children. Sophia Janowski aged 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Janowski north of South Bend, died at St Josephs hospital Tuesday night after an appendicitis operation. Martha J. Greerne of Winona died at Epworth hospital in South Bend at noon Wednesday after seven weeks illness.
H. V. Mercer sells a lot in Goshen to L. M. Hawks for 400 dollars. Alice R. Kinney and others transfer 40 acres in Washington township to Joseph R. Detweiler for 1,200 dollars. A Elmer Manning deeds a lot in Elkhart to Isaac W. Short. Susan Minter transfers 19 acres in Middlebury township to Susan B. Shrock for 1,800 dollars. Clara E E Wash conveys land in Middlebury to Rachael Christner for 1,200 dollars. Mary J. Holdeman and husband transfer a Goshen lot to Perry Keyser and wife for 1,450 dollars.
Prices shown include eggs at 15c per dozen, butter 14 to 15c per pound, meats with hams at 15c and bacon 7.5 to 16c, lard 9c, pork loins 12c, beef 6 to 8c, mutton 10 to 12.5c, vegetables such as green beans 15c, tomatoes 15c, potatoes 80c per bushel and $1.20 for new potatoes per bushel, cabbage 5c, peas 80c per bushel, hides and wool values across several grades, and live stock prices for steers, veals, cows, lambs and hogs. Also includes Chicago grain market quotes for May, July, and December contracts with open, high, low, and close figures.
A weekly grain market briefing notes surprising wheat behavior as Southwest sellers hold back at 50 to 60 cents. It cites a rumored 90,000,000 bushel Kansas yield and warns of Russian damage from rains, quiet port closures, and weak Argentina prospects. The report expects a rebound as domestic offers rise and foreign demand improves.
The Queen Esther Circle meeting scheduled for Friday evening has been postponed for one week, with announcements made to members.
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