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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
4
Publication policy notice from Truth Publishing Co lists address 308 Main Street and street delivery by carrier or mail. It states 10 cents weekly or $2 annually and asks reports if not delivered, with advertising and communications due by 10 o clock to insure publication.
Editorial discusses telephone lines and office setup with two numbers. Mentions the newsroom routine and phone handling. No named individuals or clear events are given.
William D Hazelton the manager swears the daily circulation of the Elkhart Truth for December 1567 was 2702 copies, excluding sample issues and unsold day by day. The affidavit is sworn February 6, 1908, before Notary Louis A Dennert in Elkhart County Indiana.
A string of outlets including Finehout's drug store at Main and Hickory, Timmins' Opera House book store, Knevels' book store, and Keene's inter ban news stand are advertising a sale. The notices promote discounted goods across multiple downtown locations.
On February 13 events include Charles X of Sweden’s death born 1622. William and Mary enthroned in England. the Ramillies wreck with most crew lost. David Dudley Field born 180-field. Isaac Hull died 1842. Richard Wagner died 1883. Brandon Manitoba great fire. Northwestern states hit by severe blizzard in 1905.
Major General George B Davis born February 48 1847 in Ware Massachusetts. A West Point graduate 1871 he pursued law studies at Columbian University and served over thirty years rising through ranks. He is a leading authority on military and international law and wrote several books. He represented America at the Hague peace conferences a year ago.
Ohio Republicans have shown unity for Taft as Roosevelt’s successor, with opposition led by Senator Foraker wavering after state committee actions. Foraker may pursue district conventions, but legal calls prevailed and most party leaders favor Taft’s path to the national convention.
A vintage ad notes Foley’s Honey and Tar cures for stubborn coughs and colds, advertising mild laxative effects and a guaranteed genuine product in a yellow package available through dealers.
Timothy L. Woodruff, chairman of the New York Republican Committee, said yesterday he did not expect to be a delegate at large to the convention. He added Governor Hughes would name the men.
The Republican state central committee fixed May 12 as the date and Grand Rapids as the place for the state convention to elect delegates at large to the national convention.
Resolutions endorsing the national administration and supporting Secretary of War Taft for the presidency were unanimously adopted by Colorado’s Republican state central committee. The state convention is set for Pueblo on April 28.
The Ohio senate passed by unanimous vote a bill for compulsory direct primaries for county and municipal officer nominations. It allows candidates for district and state offices to be nominated by direct primaries or delegate conventions as the controlling party committee decides.
The Mennonite church hosts Evangelist Hartzler this evening with the Malachi text O Will a Man Rob God. Despite bad weather the church was well filled last night and listeners praise his simple direct style and clear logic. Service begins with a song at 7 15 and preaching at 7 30.
Rev Brightmire led a successful revival at St. Paul’s M. E. Church last several weeks. Four persons went forward for prayer tonight and four conversions occurred the previous evening.
A claimant describes years of dyspepsia alleviated by diet changes. After trying Grape-Nuts and Postum, her health improves dramatically with weight gain and renewed vitality. She credits a simple, regular diet for relief and urges others to follow the regimen.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Pepsin Syrup as a safe pleasant laxative and regulator for stomach liver and bowels. It claims wide use in American homes and offers a free sample bottle by mail to Monticello readers before purchase. Bottles are sold by Houseworth Bros for 50 cents and 1.00.
The trial exposes letters from Mrs Hamilton and others showing a plot to gain wealth from Colonel Snell. The correspondence includes pleas for more money and promises of affection to secure Pet’s love and control of estates. Clerks note potential involvement by Rev. Hamilton in the relationship and the alleged manipulation of Pet.
The text presents a fragmentary 19th or early 20th century letter in which a woman appeals to a beloved recipient to support her, revealing marital constraints, promises of devotion, and plans to live together. She mentions a Christian duty, seeks funds for a doctor, and expresses intense affection and longing.
Morton Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in all muscles and joints and was bedridden for six weeks with eight doctors giving no relief until Dr Dechon's Relief for Rheumatism. He says it gave immediate relief and she could walk in three days. Sold by Houseworth Bros J H Bentz Co druggists.
Savings book issued by St Joseph Valley Bank states interest paid on all deposits and a new four month period. next interest period begins November 1.
An advertisement from Heffner Company plumbing heating and electrical contractors promotes a 30 day special on home wiring and fixtures. It touts good returns on investments, urges customers to wire homes for electricity, and promises fixtures at cost with a broad selection. The note lists contact details at 614 Main, 18 Bell, and local telephone numbers.
Advertisement proclaims Rennoe’s G and G Specific Cures for private diseases. It promises universal efficacy with money refunded if no cure and warns delays are dangerous, urging readers to ask their druggist.
The officials listed include Umpire Sears referee Smith timekeeper Mitchell and score man Bobbitt for both contests. Names like Daly Rutter and others appear in readable fragments.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Elkhart Superior Court administrator of the estate of Frank Phillips, deceased in Elkhart County Indiana. The estate is believed to be solvent. BEF PHILLIPS, Administratrix, C. C. Raymer, Attorney.
Valentine party scheduled for Thursday evening at Anderson Hall hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wilt with 13 attendees expected.
Ticket sales run daily through April 50 1908 for tours to Cuba Florida Gulf Coast Inland Southern Winter Resorts Texas and California. National Educational Association Department of Superintendence Washington announces Mardi Gras Carnivals March 8 1908 at New Orleans Mobile Pensacola with Reynold trip tickets on sale February 26 27 29 and March 1 and 22 1908. H J Rhein General Passenger Agent Cincinnati Ohio.
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