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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
7
Thousands of Toronto residents gathered to honor the late Edward Hanson. Crowds filed past his bier in St Andrews church while the athlete lay in state, with many taking one last look at him in the morning service.
The world's champions start training on March 3 and depart Chicago for West Baden Indiana for ten days. They then play in a series of games from March 15 in Vicksburg Mississippi through April 13 with stops in Montgomery Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham Memphis Transville Terre Haute Fort Wayne Indianapolis Dayton and other cities.
Friends rally to fund a decent funeral for George Dixon. Terry McGovern pledges funeral expenses while Sam Langford reports raising over 30 dollars at his Los Angeles training quarters. Tom O Rourke and many supporters contribute as colored men and women honor Dixon.
Jimmy Gardner of Lowell defeated Joe Walcott in twelve rounds in the inaugural Armory Athletic show. Gardner landed about 200 left jabs, including 19 straight to Walcott’s head in one round, and Walcott’s towels were replaced by an electric fan.
Manager McGuire orders listed players Young Criger Winter Tannehill Morgain Burchell McFarland Barrett to report February 78 at Hot Springs for three weeks to get first class trim. They then move to Little Rock March 10 as the season nears. Donlin praises Packy McFarland ahead of a planned 12 round bout with Tommy Murphy in Boston. Toledo schedules two games with Fort Wayne under Jack Hendricks on April 4 and 5.
A hint for disposing foresigned post cards describes a display setup. A threefold screen of plain green burlap features black oak cross strips. Above the cards, tinted images are arranged and glued to resemble mosaic against the dark background.
The association will hold a January 14 meeting to discuss aggressive mail order competition and the impact of catalog distribution. It urges tariff revision on imported hides and opposes a parcels post, warning that rural merchants could fail and consumer choices dwindle if small towns lose trade. Current officers are Wm. Hass, Quirin Volz, Wm. H. Babcock, and Lawrence G. Geis.
Rev B Roberts of Niles appointed to lead the Niles circuit of the African Methodist Episcopal church visited seeking a meeting place. The congregation organized last year and will hold its first service this year Sunday evening at Arthur Thompson’s home 122 Middlebury street.
Miss Millington principal of the Fifth street school Goshen and Miss Rivers of the Pike street school Goshen spent yesterday visiting the schools of Elkhart focusing on East Elkhart and the Fourth ward.
In Benton Harbor Michigan twenty five members of the Flying Rollers colony fled from a dormitory fire in night clothing. Leader Benjamin had trusted in divine protection but now vows to focus on firefighting equipment. Loss from the blaze runs about 25000 dollars.
Notice announces Melvin D. Weaver appointed Receiver of Fulton Market Company by Elkhart Superior Court in Elkhart County Indiana in a Bristol Milling Company versus Fulton Market Company action. Weaver has qualified as Receiver with Hughes & Arnold attorneys listed. February 1908 term date noted with publication dates January 9 1908 and subsequent 1908 dates.
Ralph Nusbaum advertising manager of the Review is 23 years old today. He was born on Friday and skidooed to the fire this morning.
A rugged realist voices skepticism about grand pledges to die for others explaining that many who promise such sacrifice fail to follow through. The speaker notes the clash between rhetoric and action in moments of obligation.
A chaotic digest reports on political events in Chicago, noted figures like Senator Davis absent from a Jackson Day celebration, ex president Cleveland and Judge Morgan urging Democrats away from Bryanism, and letters about Snell. It also mentions a wedding in Atlantic City, a federal judge appointing receivers for the Chicago Great Western railroad, and Catharine Waugh McCulloch addressing a Michigan constitutional convention. Additional items include tobacco war debate in Kentucky, Admiral Evans sighting fleets, Illinois oil output, a Sunday saloon case, John R. Walsh testimony, cocaine arrests, and population projections for Chicago into 1920.
John M VanFleet deceased in Elkhart County Indiana. Vernon W VanFleet named administrator. Public notice indicates estate solvency and legal actions. Also notes a jewelry store move from 730 South Main to Middlebury Street first door from Main. Also a separate testimonial from Geo B Krause Altoona Pa praising Dean's Regulats for bowel regulation.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a rapid remedy for piles with a free trial offer. Readers are urged to mail name and address to Pyramid Drug Co for a trial package, then purchase a 50 cent box at drugstores. claims include relief from inflammation irritation and sores.
Philadelphia leaders including Gov. Stuart General Miles Admiral Schley Admiral Coghlan P A B Widener and Senator Penrose join about a hundred guests at the Hotel Majestic for a banquet in honor of Colonel Alexander K McClure on the occasion of his eightieth birthday in a Four Score Symposium dinner.
Notice announces Frank W. Sherley of Concord township Elkhart county Indiana applies to the Elkhart county Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart at a time with the privilege of on premises consumption. The sale and drinking area is a defined front room on the first floor of a two story brick building on South Main street Elkhart. The notice includes parcel boundaries and room dimensions and is dated for the next February session.
Seven room house in excellent condition with gas lighting and cooking bath and sewer connections and a good furnace priced at 2200 dollars. W D Dalton at 203 South Main Street.
A new beginners class starts Tuesday January 14 at 7 30 p m at Anderson Hall taught by Mr and Mrs Wilt. The course covers Waltz Two Step and Half Step in a single term.
A fragmented excerpt from the Philadelphia Enquirer hints at a discussion about arranged marriages with the aim of young women marrying millionaires. The text mentions husbands and girls who may decline to cook or attend school, suggesting social expectations around marriage and wealth.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports diabetes treatment failed until Frey’s Kidney Cure was taken. After two and five bottles he improved then was cured and passed a life insurance exam. The ad claims the remedy cures backbone and all kidney and bladder troubles with dealers listed.
In a tense scene Tommy confronts Tye, doubling his fists and warning the other boy to watch his speech. The dialogue hints at Tye's artistic temper and Tommy's quick, hot temper as a clash of rival personalities unfolds.
An advertisement features Dr C Ky Runyon offering teeth extraction without pain using a cocaine free preparation. The notice mentions the dentist’s home phone 658 and address Lexington Avenue. It identifies a man named Eikhart who can testify to the ability.
An advert announces cleaning and pressing services for skirts and jackets with contact details via two phone lines.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for chronic constipation, dyspepsia, liver troubles, heartburn, sour stomach, and flatulence. It claims an absolute guarantee and offers a free sample bottle by mail, with the product sold at Houseworth Bros. for one dollar per bottle.
N B Langley of Madison claims Lt. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism cured his rheumatism in three days after five months of pain in the neck and body. He asserts relief within hours and full return to work after trying three doctors and various remedies. Sold by Offusewort Bros and Bentz Co druggists.
A broad call appears to place a rent related want ad in Truth newspaper. The notice urges readers to consider a rental listing that would reach landlords throughout the city.
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