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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
4
The notice states delivery by carrier or mail at 10 cents per week or five dollars per year, with payment via carrier. If undelivered, report to the office. Advertising and communications must arrive by 10 o'clock to ensure publication that day. Truth telephones listed for editorial and business offices.
William D Hazelteys manager of the Pikchart Truth swears the true daily circulation for November 1909 was 3854, excluding samples, spoiled copies, or unsold copies remaining in the office. Subscribed and sworn December 4, 1909 before Notary Louis A Dennert of Elkhart County Indiana.
On site at Timmins the Opera House Bookstore and Thnevels Bookstore along with I. D. Kinler's South End Drugstore at the corner of South Main and St. Joe Streets are noted.
A fragmented historical recap notes events such as the Society of Jesus founding and treaties in 1768, early Quebec voyages in 772, figures like McRenry of Nova Scotia born as a Canadian Confederation father, and various biographical notes including Altgeld and Louis Kessuth.
Dy Toho McNaingher longtime professor of New Testament literature and criticism in the Allegheny Theological Seminary, died December 30, 1907, in Allegheny. He served over two decades in higher education and scholarship.
The text notes Dr McNaugher, writer on religious topics, was educated at the Alleseneny Theological Seminary in 1887 and is well known across Presbyterians nationwide.
Public Works Board probes identity of a man named Willard Gray who once held a deed to land along Franklin street near Figshth Street. The board seeks to confirm Gray’s past as an Elkhart attorney or Lake Shore railroad connection and how the city deeded the property in his name.
Reports indicate Judge Van Fleet will move with his family from Edward to South Bend for the winter. The arrangement is temporary and hinges on how they like the city during residence there. The court term is longer in St Joseph County, but this did not affect the decision to live in South Bend.
Charles M. Pletcher 26 and Maud May Doering 25 from Wakarusa wed with witnesses G Leedy Gerro Gordo and Mary J Leedy 2205 New Paris. Samuel CG Rayner 28 and Grace P Liofimay 25 from Kaluniazoe also listed for marriage license records.
An Elks notice advertises real estate loans in the Rice Monger Building area during New Year’s afternoon and evening. A testimonial from Mrs. L Whiteacre of Buffalo endorses the electric OW remedy for croup, claiming eight years of family use.
Chicago reports Gov. Thomas R. Marshall will block a Chicago gambling syndicate by targeting telephone and telegraph lines used to run poolrooms. He warns officials and carriers against providing racing information and vows legal action to prevent the Clark Station operation planned for early next week.
The piece discusses internal strife within the Bell Arnold faction after a defeat. It argues that lingering divisions reflect a broader critique of the current city administration and the risks of mounting an individual-leaning campaign.
Indianapolis December 30 J S Shu maker head of the Indiana Anti Saloon League says trustees will meet January 4 to outline policy for the next year. Republicans fear the league may push statutory state wide prohibition and ban speeches at the next state convention. Mystery surrounds a conference with James Goodrich Hemenway and others at the Claypool. Delay in district conventions may embarrass Beveridge and influence state committee reorganizations.
In Elkhart the giant dog named Turk belonging to Harry Loomis, about 212 pounds and age 18, was fed poison by an unknown person. The dog, known for friendly behavior with passersby, suffered after ingesting the substance and is being cared for, attracting crowds as it roams the streets. Electric bulbs listed for sale at Turnocks nearby.
Community notices list a New Year's Eve Elks Dance with afternoon and evening events. An adjacent ad offers a good brick barn centrally located for storage or automobiles near Rochester, New York, with a contact at 121 West Lexington Ave. A public notice promotes equal chance examinations and central school departments.
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