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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
Fragments show a business office entry with phone notes and partial numbers. details are incomplete but indicate contact numbers and a possible business listing. No clear company name or location is readable.
William Hazelton manager declares the bona fide June 1908 circulation of the Elkhart Truth at 3622 copies, excluding samples spoiled prints and unsold stock. Notary Louis Dennert attests to the sworn statement on July 1, 1908 in Elkhart County Indiana.
A small town ad notes Truth on sale at Finehout's drug store on Main and Hickory, Timmins' Opera House bookstore, and Knevels' bookstore, highlighting multiple outlets for the item.
On August 6 history notes John Wilson, first minister of Boston, dies in 1677 after immigrating with Governor Winthrop and being ordained under a Charleston tree. Sailing progress, war acts, battles including Bolivar’s forces at Boyacá in 1819, and notable military and political actions span 1679 to 1903.
The article notes Captain Charles J. Badger, superintendent of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, born August 6 1853 in Regkville Maryland. He entered the academy in 1869 graduated 1873 and was commissioned ensign in 1874. He served on the Gulf of California survey 1873 75 aided in the Greely relief 1884 commanders role in the water front at San Francisco during the great earthquake and was appointed superintendent of the academy in July of last year.
The Rochester Sentinel declines to reproduce a lengthy denunciation of Chas W. Miller for ingratitude and questionable methods in seeking a congressional nomination. A signed critique by McCormick of Knox, a Republican, remains widely published but the Sentinel refuses to print further due to circumstances. Miller defends himself within his own party.
St Joseph county held enthusiastic caucuses for delegate selection to the county convention on Saturday at Springbrook. In the First ward of South Bend over 400 attended where Henry A Steis, Democratic nominee for Elkheart St Joseph superior court, spoke.
Commentary highlights President MacMurray delaying release in London to frame a Republican contest. Notes on Indiana politics, a court injunction against the internal revenue service, Elkhart franchise issues, and calls to audit council finances amid a 205 current administration.
Public notice from the Elk Hart Indiana Board of Public Works describes a proposed street improvement on South Main Street from Prairie Street to the south line of Lusherait Venus, including widening to 40 feet, grading paving with mineral rubber pavement, concrete base, mineral rubber asphalt, and top dressing, with curbs, inlets, and catch basins as shown on plans. The improvement is authorized by Resolution No. 100 adopted August 1908.
The council met late with Mayor absent for seven years. An ordinance to cap streetcar speed at twelve miles per hour passed two readings. Debates over car damage, lighting funding, and a July payroll funding revision followed as officials weigh costs and needs.
M. T. Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post writes from New Jersey that he has used many medicines for coughs and colds but none so good as Relly's Honey and Pure Oil. He cannot say too much in praise of it and recommends it for families.
Miss Clara Mumaw, a teacher of shorthand and typewriting with nine years of experience, offers thorough practical instruction in penmanship and spelling. She can be reached at Studio 409 Main Street, Home, phone 18 8 3.
Rev Beeks recalls John W Kern, a physician’s kin, and cousin John Stringer as boyhood friends in Alto. Kern, a skilled and resourceful lawyer, grew up amid Methodist influence, excelled in court, and became a leading attorney in Kokomo after early schooling at Alto and a local normal.
A letter from Dr Cook, written near Comanus Wosetnholme Sound, reports 100 dogs ready for an Ellesmere crossing via Nansen Sound and Kennedy Channel. He aims to start late January with John R. Bradley and Eskimos aboard the John R. Bradley schooner yacht, after wintering north of Peary’s mark.
In Grangeville Idaho a heated feud between H Dr White and Lewis over a trapped chicken has led to arrests and court costs totaling about 100 dollars. White accused Lewis of stealing chicks and was fined a dollar plus costs. Lewis retaliated by filing charges over damaged garden and costly legal fees. The dispute grows as neighbors fear ongoing hostilities and further lawsuits.
Heitler of New York and an assistant arrived at Finch's pier to combat rats infesting U S Army transports moored in the James River. In one day they exterminated over 500 rats using special traps and deadly baits, while several government supplies were destroyed as a precaution.
A hard man resists fire insurance for his house as the agent extols danger. After hours of debate the agent lures him aside and whispers of a past disgrace with the company. He hints the policy will be used for revenge and vows the company will pay. Pearson's Weekly reports the grim warning.
Unclear text fragment mentions names and early period of modern steel said to start. Insufficient readable details to identify people places or events.
A reflective prompt urges loving friends openly and repeatedly showing care. It emphasizes heartfelt actions over mere words to demonstrate enduring affection and trust.
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