13 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
1
Hot Springs Va August 13 Judge Taft fell from his horse on a mountain road and narrowly escaped serious injury or death. He landed on his hands and knees with only a slight shake up and has sent for another horse in Washington.
City reports swelling numbers of vagrant trouble as warnings of patrols and arrests rise. Officers respond to incidents near West Indiana avenue and Palmer street where trespassers swarmed gardens. Rail yards and freight trains continue to discharge transients into the area nightly.
A Dry Goods Economist lauds Warren Hill Co. ads as clean cut with clear headlines and balanced symmetry. The Dry Goods Reporter adds praise for a July Clearing Sale page ad in ikhart Indiana, noting no spread eagle type and no illustrations, just attractive bargain offerings.
Police in Cleveland link the severed head found inside the breakwater to a later box of women's clothing tossed into the Cuyahoga river. Coroner says the clean severing suggests foul play. Andrew Flower suspects embalming and medical college desecration involving a hoax by students.
An important Bryan Kern Marshall club meeting will be held at Truth Hall in Elkhart at 7 30 pm. Delegates to Goshen convention will be chosen and other business will be discussed. Membership exceeds 800 and President Ellis M Chester aims for a large turnout.
Fire at the Me-Camma hotel in Sullivan Indiana began from two explosions linked to kerosene early today. An unidentified man died in the blaze and no hotel register was found, suggesting the victim was inside the three story brick building.
A fragment discusses Soules in a speeding case and mentions the Vanderbilt Cup race. It notes Soules is modest and faces a difficult job, with reference to a new car and personal confidence amid press interest.
George Clark Delo a Civil War veteran and longtime city resident died at his home 495 Sherman street last night at 11 15 due to paralysis and complications after a paralytic stroke. He was born July 22 1838 in Pennsylvania and lived in the city most of his life with a career in wagon making and repair. Survived by wife Caroline and children George E Delo Mrs Nathan Smith Mrs Fred Ellerman Mrs Clinton Mer son and Mrs Edith Westfall plus sister Mrs Malinda Roberts and niece Mrs Charles Davidson. The Elmer Post G A R will conduct funeral services tomorrow afternoon with Rev. Rice officiating.
Weather bureau records show in the past twenty four hours the vicinity received thirty four hundredths of an inch of rain and about one inch in the previous twelve hours. The storm brought several occasions of rainfall overnight.
Goshen reports the board of review assessments for county corporations totaling 4 343 059 dollars. Railroads, traction lines, express and telephone companies plus sleeping car firms are listed with specific dollar figures and year over year changes. The 1908 grand total exceeds one seventh of the county's taxables and notes increases for Lake Shore B&O G M and declines for G M and Wabash and Winona segments.
Drouth relief brought rains and a large melon crop in Bristol with watermelons and muskmelons ripe for market for about two weeks. Farmers report ample fruit and improving flavor as dry weather ends, boosting Bristol into a growing fruit country with local growers supplying first home-grown berries peaches and melons.
Arthur Wilson, accompanied by C. G. Conn on a western automobile tour, returned home to Eikhart. Reportedly, he suffered breathing issues and current details remain unclear as the injury situation unfolds.
South Bend Indiana August 13 Alleging conspiracy and mis appropriation of Mount Sterling Oil funds RH Newton McCormick of Lexington Kentucky filed suit in St Joseph circuit court against the company and directors William L Kizer Didley M Shively Samuel M Robinson Dr Frank T Conklin Samuel B Robinson and the firm Staley Robinson The complaint seeks an accounting and appointment of a receiver It recalls the company formed in 1900 and that in 1901 leases and property were sold to Pittsburgh parties with about 30000 in treasury allegedly misappropriated by those in control McCormick owns 500 shares of 100 par and Mrs McCormick adds that officers and directors voted themselves salaries and expenses to absorb profits while defendants own 3500 shares and conspired to render plaintiff stock valueless.
Indianapolis reports to the state statistician show civil cities surpassing the debt limit under the law. Five cities exhibit glaring excesses in borrowed amounts versus what they could legally borrow. the figures indicate bad accounting and potential overreach.
Obadiah Haller, a Lafayette area farmer, was killed by a lightning strike while resting indoors. His wife and mother-in-law were severely injured as the bolt shattered the chimney and tore the roof from the house. the farmer’s spinal column was severely burned. Rain and widespread precipitation aided crops in Indiana, with corn crops gaining benefit from the weather.
Rain in generous quantities spread across Indiana last night benefiting corn, with the Auburn district receiving over two inches and Columbus nearly two and a half inches. Illinois and Ohio also reported good rainfall up to noon according to weather bureau reports.
The Elkhart County Old Settlers association hosts its annual picnic in Goshen on Saturday September 5. General John Stall of South Bend will address the crowd. Life memberships are free for members over 85 with 20 years in the county, others pay 25 cents yearly.
A city edict bans a local practice described as Allooning. Deputy Prosecutor HH Darling and Grace United Baptist Church Pastor Sylvester Bartlett met with citizens from East Falkhart to discuss enforcement. The public safety push proceeds with police oversight.
Doctors warn formaldehyde in milk used by Elkhart dealers may cause hives in infants. Test samples sent to state chemist confirm concerns. rules urge strict cleanliness and rapid cooling to protect milk quality and enforce pure food laws.
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