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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists delivery methods by carrier or mail with rates five dollars yearly and ten cents weekly. It instructs reporting undelivered papers to the office and notes all advertising and communications must be received by 10 oclock to insure publication.
Editorial room and business office lines listed with both phones for the Truth newspaper.
William D Hazelton, manager, certifies the Elkhart Truth had a bona fide daily circulation of 3521 for November 1908. The figure excludes printed samples and unsold lay by copies. Notary Louis A Dennert authenticates the statement in Indiana.
Truth is on sales at Timmins Opera House Bookstore and Knevels Bookstore and B. J. Millers South End Drugstore located at the corner of South Main and St. Joe Streets.
Manuel Estrada Cabrera, who would become Guatemala’s president in 1898, was born on December 24 1856. His long rule faced internal strife and external disputes with El Salvador and Honduras, drawing U S involvement to broker peace after threats to stability.
A fragmented OCR list of historical events and biographical notes from 1635 to 1901. It mentions Champlain's death in Quebec, 1771 Trenton victory, 1779 Nashville founding, Rear Admiral Francis Bunce, an 1860s amnesty proclamation, a 1890 Shanghai fire, and a 1898 penny postage through Britain. Also notes a December 25 birthday and mistaken Greek royal line details.
Fragmentary text references Dike of Sparta and a fortieth, noting a keen man and other rulers in Europe. Details are unreadable and uncertain due to damaged OCR.
The Sullivan Stock Company performs for the first time in this city on Christmas night at Bucklen Theatre. A matinee begins at 2:30 with the dramatic program featuring Tempest and Sunshine and The Man from Yale. Tickets are available at standard prices with no extra charges for reservations.
A break in at Sarantos Brothers shoe shining parlor at 519 South Main Street was reported last night. The cash till was robbed of 25 dollars, according to a street report from this afternoon.
At the regular meeting of the E K hart Academy of Medicine last evening papers were read by Dr. Jennings on Apoplexy Dr. Neal on Anemia and Dr. Norris on Epilepsy. No business was transacted outside of the regular program.
Howard J. Lily of Seattle wins a land race with several others for a valuable parcel located some distance from Seattle. In a letter to his parents on North Fifth Street he notes the land will likely bring him a fortune in a few years.
Chas. A. Croogp, the retiring county treasurer, will be succeeded in January by William P. Krau of 21 Chart. Croogp plans to enter the life insurance business, Goshen reports.
In oil fever days in Texas a town discovers oil on Hiram Strong's land. Hiram, weak and cowardly, sells the property for a good sum then supposedly spends his fortune. Buyers learn the well produced little oil and accuse him of fraud. He claims at least ten gallons entered the well.
Passengers report five minutes late and over an hour behind schedule as trains arrive and depart. Grand Rapids station handled heavy crowds with four coaches today, filled by locals and travelers who transferred from other trains.
Christmas activities note that Truth will not publish Friday as all department employees receive the holiday. Indiana and Michigan Electric distributed twenty one turkeys to Elkhart staff under Resident Manager John P. Ohmer. Weather on Christmas Eve described as unusually notable with heavy snow. Railroads Lake Shore and Big Four report reduced passenger rates boosting holiday travel.
With no inmates jailed for serious crimes or misdemeanors the city jail will be emptied ahead of schedule tomorrow.
Local merchants announce extended hours tonight to serve last minute buyers. Shops will stay open late to accommodate Christmas shoppers rushing to finish gifts.
Christmas program titled Angel Voices will be presented at M. P. Church tomorrow at 7 PM. The event features songs, recitations, dialogues, a Bachman family orchestra, and a log cabin nativity scene with decorations. Everyone is invited.
The First Evangelical church will present Christmas exercises Friday evening starting at sunset. The program features an organ reading by Miss Mary Pauls, choirs performing Heav enly King and Lown a Manger, and readings by Aland y’s Organ and Misses McLaughlin, Ruch, and Mogers. Rev. J. O Masier delivers invocation.
Sunday evening events feature a Christmas program with songs anthems and recitations as the principal part of the evening an outline of the program is expected to be announced.
A writer from the Kansas City Journal argues that early humans tilled the earth, shaping a lifelong love of nature. He links parks, fragrance of woods, camping, and the simple life to happiness and purity, framing Mother Nature as a prodigal’s welcome.
In a reflective scene from Christian Outlook, Uncle Silas rigs a telescope in the attic and lets Hester gaze outward. She reports neighbors unseen by most, noting John Pritchard’s kitchen light and Apple drying rituals, while others pry into private lives.
The modern farmer discusses cakes made of wood described as cattle food. Professor Red presents bark shoots roots and sugar beet residue as rich in nitrogen and fats, proposing trials. He claims the feed is cheaper and could reduce milk prices by half.
An advertisement-style piece warns sore throat can lead to serious illnesses like tonsillitis quinsy and diphtheria and promotes Tonsiline as a timely cure. It claims the remedy alone cures throat troubles and notes it is widely sold in the United States with endorsements from physicians.
Public notice to citizens of Elkhart Concord township and Fourth Ward that J Fred Pearse a resident for over a year seeks a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a three story building on the southeast corner of seven two in the first section of the town now city Elkhart Indiana at the courthouse district for the next regular session of the Board of County Commissioners in January 1909.
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