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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1907

Page

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Indiana Governor Hanly Delivers Long Finance Message

Gov. Hanly presents a lengthy state finance report to the Indiana legislature, noting improvements since Durbin era. He details defalcations in offices, urges a separate insurance department, stronger railroad and tax laws, lobbying registration, and abolition of certain death penalties.

Indianapolis Hanly Indiana Durbin Shervick Storms Ward Dailey Henderson Rice Carr Jay Séssieur Eit

Elkhart Water Company Cuts Bid For City Franchise

Elkhart Water Company lowers its bid for a new city franchise, offering hydrant charges of 38 dollars if municipal ownership clause is omitted and 40 dollars if included. Clark and Trainer of Chicago submit an outside bid proposing a new pumping station, large capacity tower, and 45 dollar hydrant price with city water and free service to city buildings.

Wikhart Water Company Butt Sone Piadar Clark’ & Trainer Chicago St. Joseph Clark & Trainer Elkhart Cox

Water Works Bids Opened in Elkhart

City Board of Works reviews three proposals for water system upgrades. Clark & Trainer press for a high capacity plan with a standpipe while Elkhart Water Co. argues its existing setup is inadequate. Officials await a comparative schedule before choosing a path.

Hikhart Yi the Water Company Ose OP Works Guy Arnold Clark & Trainer Water Works System Elkhart Water Company Morgan Efikhart St. Joseph Itheland Beard” Works

City paving funding dispute sparks debate on street improvements

A reader letter attacks the Er My communication and a city tax scheme claiming the General Fund funds street and sewer work that mainly benefits property values. The letter cites Beardsley avenue and Midatebury street paving costs and criticizes political influence on assessments and payouts.

Beardsley, Avenue Midatebury Walter Brown

Talk Hart Rescue Home Association First Annual Report

The first annual report shows total receipts 9994.76 and expenses 990.31 with a remaining balance of 0. The association owns Rest Cottage purchased on installment and governed by a five member board representing five denominations. It reports fourteen residents and fifteen converts in the year, with Miss Bertha Bax Jett leaving for evangelistic work in Bellingham.

Talkhart Rescue Home _Association Seseeveerveee Calta Leneg Auite Prevert Incorn Kimball John Stevens M. E. Bach- Man The Beard Miss Bartrett Claud Leininger Dea’er Purity Society Christ Ana Ieee Bertha Bax Jett Bellingham Washington T Fle

Verdict in First Degree Murder for Lewis Fuller

The jury found Lewis Fuller guilty of murder in the first degree after four hours deliberation and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Fuller moaned and wept after the verdict, was carried to his cell, and his counsel planned a motion for a new trial. The case, largely circumstantial, involved Fuller a long-time resident of Elkheart with notable horse and stock dealings.

Fuller Anthony Deahl Prosecutors Co. &E. Frank and Davis Charles Replogle Dodge Davis Goshen Merritt Thomas Marshall

Tragic Death of Florence Stoutt Aged 19 After Carbolic Acid Ingestion

Miss Florence Stoutt, 19, died after taking carbolic acid at 212 Main Street following a quarrel with her brother over spending the night away. Neighbors and doctors reported she muttered a last message before death, and authorities noted prior threats to self harm. The bottle bore a drugstore label, and burial arrangements were set for tomorrow afternoon.

South Bend South Main Street Grace Losee Brys Reenig Miss Stoutt Bart Stoutt Earm Marisse Leneen C Goldman Pelieve Vine James Stoutt Englewood Cganen

Body of Missing Man Levi Thatcher Found Near Turkey Lake

The decomposed body of Levi Thatcher, missing after a boat incident with Nub Winkleback in LaGrange County, was found along the north shore of a lake near Sirol. Local farmer Wim Host led to the discovery and some blame Thatcher’s death on possible foul play.

Levi Thatcher Winkleback Turkey Greek Lake Sirol LaGrange Str Hatcher Jake Hiad Winkle

Mrs Garmon Dies at Union Michigan

Mrs Mary Be Garmon wife of Chawies By aeons proprietor of summer resorts at Christiana Lake died at her Union Michigan home this morning after a long illness from stomach cancer. She was widely known among local and visiting residents. Sister Mrs Lorenza of Wales attended the services.

Mary Garmon Chawies Christiana Lake Union Mich Dake Promiers Mrs.Lorenza Wales

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