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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text hints at campaign notes in Elkhart with references to cash figures and campaign activity. Details are unclear, but the fragment suggests a focus on local election opportunities and candidate effort.
A case in Goshen this morning involved Mrs Tillie Henkel a clairvoyant in Washington whose effects were attached to satisfy a physician's claim. The bill was settled.
In Covington Frank Murray aged 50 was fatally injured when his wagon wheel ran over him while unloading lumber. In Evansville a four year old son of William Blanford died after drinking carbolic acid left on a table. In Winona Lake Rev Torrey of Chicago addressed a large audience and a Bible conference continued with other speakers though Dr Torrey was ill with hay fever. In Terre Haute the lower Wabash Valley United Brethren conference marked its semi centennial with remarks by Bishop Matthews of Chicago and Dr H H Pout of Dayton.
Warsaw Indiana August 22 Encouraged by results from the first Winona Boys' City which has faded into a memoir after six weeks a plan to grow the community near Winona Lake seeks a population over 2000. Trustees elected include Judge Willis Brown Salt Lake City Utah Rev Ns T Galpin Madison Wis Dr Otto King Huntington JL WwW Haynes Portland Ind and T H Havison South Bend.
A large group attended the funeral service of Miss Tillie Schmitt from the First M.E. Church in Wawaka Indiana held at 2 PM yesterday. Interment followed at Custerville cemetery. Attendees included Mrs. Alice Fields Mrs. Ada Landis Miss Edna Roberts Miss Bernice Troyer Piloyd Landis Frank Baker Charles Knight Elmer Shel ley Roy Frazer Samuel Densmore and Milo McDonald.
Lexington Ky August 22 Secretary Taft stated he would not retire from the cabinet on his return from the Philippines and that he had no desire to separate himself from Mr Roosevelt or his cabinet.
In Marshfield Massachusetts on August 22 Thomas W Lawson delivered a fiery speech attacking governor candidate Henry M Whitney and his backers. He introduced Charles Bartleet as Whitney’s opponent and criticized Whitney's influence at the county fair audience.
A preacher-like address urges opposition to forced delegation of civic rights, defending police, saloon regulation, and orderly proceedings. It argues the city lacks lax crime, questions blanket remonstrances, and warns residents against costly litigation and mortgage risks. It cites Indianapolis residents paying for rights and defends individual responsibility.
A fragmented plea urges American citizens to declare their true-born status and write their own name for representation. It advises those deceived to revoke power and act by August 25 1907 in a call to assert personal rights.
Perry Hotchking reported to police that $11 in currency was stolen from his room at 508 St Toe Street. He said the money was in the pockets of a pair of trousers left at home when he left for work yesterday morning and missing upon his return last evening.
Ft Wayne detective TM GG We Soliday reports Bert Steadley, wanted in a grand larceny case in Elkhart, was arrested after a weekend intoxication sentence. He allegedly stole a quantity of brick from an engine at the Miami Brick and Tile factory. Steadley denies the accusation.
The six month old child of Mr. and Mrs. I.F. W. Klinow formerly of Ekhart died at Hammond. The remains were brought to town for burial arriving at 1 20. Funeral service followed with a prayer held by Rev. Simpson at Grace Be Mine cemetery.
During a regular Monday session the Nappanee town board fixed the tax levy at 1.95 on each 100 valuation for the current year. The poll tax remains 1.50 for each male resident of legal age, matching last year’s rate.
Ten month old Richard, son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Bowers, died at 11:30 p.m. at their home located at the corner of Tenth Street and Wolf Avenue. The article notes the death occurred this morning.
Shortly after an oclock today a fire was discovered on a wall near West Franklin street. An alarm from box 24 was answered by No 3 station. It is believed boys smoking cigarettes dropped a lighted match starting the blaze. The fire was quickly extinguished with no damage.
A woman told police her husband had been ill and she had worked for several days. She resigned on Tuesday and did not accompany him that night. They stayed at a hotel but left with no explanation, later reportedly catching the early morning Lake Shore train to Dikchart.
A compilation of property transfers showing buyers sellers locations and prices. Included are numerous parcels in Middlebury Nappanee Wakarusa Goshen Clinton Benton and Union townships with amounts ranging from 150 to 4600 dollars and buyers such as Haines Mishler Eshteman Culp Davis Speelman Miller Rathka Boyce Zook and Mason.
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