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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
8
A Harrisburg report notes gifts from Kentucky prominent citizens including a Lincoln Farm hickory cane and thirty year old whiskey carried home by President Roosevelt. The House favors a Knox bill to cut the Secretary of State salary enabling a cabinet appointment.
The high school suspends another student amid hazing investigations of freshmen. The grand jury deliberations continue, with faculty and Prof. S. I. McCracken presiding. Officials aim to punish the guilty and prevent future hazing incidents.
In South Bend on February 15 a huge bald eagle was shot after a struggle on the Aaron Shaum farm on Michigan Road. The injured bird, unable to fly, died at the Shaum house after being felled by gunfire, its wings spread over five feet.
Citizens condemn County auditor for naming I A Congdon of Bristol as trustee of Aten township The anti machine faction in Washington township calls the move a wrong action and attacks the administration for the appointment
The meeting started late due to bad weather with J B Burris of Cloverdale reading the opening paper on The Warmers Fence. Discussions covered Renting Farms by Paul Michael William Mitchell and Ed Gates and WeeKed, with G R Page replaced by Mitchell due to a ill father.
Judge Van Fleet grants Bessie Taylor a divorce from Ernest Taylor citing his temper and anger toward her for days after incidents like a punctured bicycle tire. He orders $1.50 weekly support for their six week old baby. The couple married April 14 and separated September 28 amid unhappiness. Anne Roeder also granted a divorce from husband liar Roeder, a railroad man.
J M Cantley of Logansport argues centralizing schooling benefits some tax payers but burdens others. He favors county as unit with local school closings and says county superintendents should select teachers while excluding “school keepers.” Farmers’ Institute sees strong attendance and officers elected for auxiliary group.
An article excerpt recounts Mr Conn’s encounter with giant devil fish in San Lucas Bay. The boatman harpoons and harbors marine giants, buoying three large catches, with storms of line and rope testing crew and yacht. The tale ends with a dramatic, splashy pursuit aboard the launch.
Rev Spear was named permanent chairman of the County Option League of Elkhart and Concord township to organize a county wide petition drive against licensed saloons. The Goshen meeting raised about 500 for the campaign and aims to sign far more than the 2300 legally required. Candidates plan a county wide signature push and oppose a later election.
The article honors Abraham L. Brick a congressman and old soldier of stellar lineage. It praises his legal career his four re elected terms and his steadfast service to constituents the Union and the country. It notes his white hair heart of gold and enduring humility urging enduring memory and quiet reverence.
A fragment notes L Barnes as chairman teacher and references Rowe in a context that suggests a school or committee leadership role for a portrait project or event.
A historical medical excerpt discusses chronic headaches and delicate stomachs needing easily digested food. It argues digestion is controlled by blood and nerves and claims no better digestive tonic than a strengthened stomach, reflecting period health theories.
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