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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1910

Page

8

Objection to Assessments Withdrawn After Hearing on Sewer Project

After a formal hearing on the Tenth District large Indian avenue sewer, the Board of Works conceded most objections to public improvement assessments. Attorneys for property owners questioned the law and process, while engineers argued uniformity based on acreage. Several residents expressed concern over cost and the depth of the sewer and potential future plats.

Indian Avenue Board of Works Filis Chester Thigh Avenue Pope Attortiies Oras Pioover Chicago Bilklaat Attorties de Pith Cagis Bu Brass Titet Attormey Sethert Saimth Bend Ovodlerson Christina Vinsberger John Codlehartter Amd Berkey dYoowertia Erundire William Smith Hoover Ascs Qudre Anm Moorerouse Seihect South Bena Boys Cleveland Lusher Avenues Christian Hunsberser

Unveiling of Lew Wallace Statue in Washington DC

The marble statue of General Lew Wallace, Indiana’s famed soldier, diplomat and author of Ben Hur, was unveiled in the Capitol Senate wing. Speakers included Senator Beveridge and Turkish ambassador Bey, with Lew Wallace Jr unveiling the figure and Gov. Marshall accepting for Indiana.

Washington, D. C Lew Wallace Indiana Senate Capitol William Ansen Wood George Dudley Marshall Wallace Albert J. Beveridge fTnisein Kiagzin Bey Wuhl Andrews Congress New Mexico John PP Con. Wallace Lew Walace, Jr Beveridge A. J. Thastem Wm. E. Andrews New Amexico Amoner Gen. Wallace Bevende United States Wallace W Coldsmith Doughtiss Andrew O'Connor Paris Lew ‘Wallace

Elkhart Cases Move to Fort Wayne This Term

Francis I. Lambert of South Bend a former bankruptcy referee is advised by Judge Anderson in Indianapolis that after his suspension all St Joseph county cases go to Harmond while Elkhart and Kosciusko county matters head to Fort Wayne.

Francis I. Lambert South Bend Bbankruptcy Anderson Federal Court Indianapolis St. Joseph County Harmond Elkhart Kosciusko Fort Wayne Fuatton Marshall Logansport

Past Masters Plan Evening Session and Election

The annual meeting of the Actual Past Masters of the F. and A. M. of Northern Indiana is to be held in this city tonight. About thirty five to forty members are expected to attend with eight to ten Uikhartans eligible. Officers will be elected and a banquet will follow, hosted by the Eastern Star. Alf. B. Dyer of South Bend has led the association for the past year.

Indiana Eastern Star Alf. B. Dyer South Bend

Two Examiners Begin Work at Wabash

Goshen’s Dal Sherwin and Laporte’s M Briscoe begin state field examination at Wabash County Clerk J C Reynolds office under Gov Marshall State Accountant Dehority and Tont C Billveimer. They will establish a uniform bookkeeping system while boarding expenses and await official orders. Local boards plan to use accountants but state board will not accept their findings as final.

Dal Sherwin Goshen M. Briscoe Laporte J. C. Reynolds Wabash T.R. Marshall Dehority Tont C. Billveimer Ithe State Board Mgr. Dehority Lapore Sherwin Board of Commissioners Accounting Board

Gambler Scare Triggers Move to Shut Down Lids

A report of gambling activity at Joseph Billiard hall prompted a police warning to halt penny-ante hearts games and a broader city note that open gambling has not reappeared in months. Jim Atkinson reportedly suspended a cheap poker game at the old Midway saloon after hearing of the bil liard hall warning. Police say only limited play by a few individuals has occurred and vow to curb such activity, while city officials claim no open gambling in the city, making the area cleaner than in two decades.

Joseph Billiard Hall Jim Atkinson Midway Atkinson Atkins Geo. N. Whiteman Teys Shoop Dr. Shoop Racine

Grief Said to Cause South Bend Woman’s Death

Mrs Anna Brumbaugh dies in South Bend at 10 30 p m eight months after her husband Oliver Brumbaugh per an inquest style report grief over his death blamed for her collapse Born May 4 1871 in Ohio she had lived in South Bend eight years and is survived by two sons three brothers and two sisters with relatives in Plymouth Arcadia and Elkhart.

Oliver Brumbaugh Anna Brumbaugh South Bend Brumbaugh Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Company Ohio Outh Bend Plymouth Ruth Leo Adam Wanger William United States ‘ Navy Yard Fred Elkhart Laura Wirong Lena Wilson Arcadia Mich

Miss Dessie Flonar Arrives as Guest of Vera Bleiler

Akron caller Miss Dessie Flonar will arrive tomorrow to stay several days as the guest of Mrs Vera Bleiler.

Dessie Flonar Akron Mies Vera Bleiler

Explosions Kill Nine at Nitro Glycerin Magazine

Three men died when a nitro glycerin magazine exploded at Brandon's Ferry near the Allegheny river. A house across the river was destroyed by the blast. The dead were Jacob Greene Pete Jennings and John Jennings. The cause is listed as unknown.

Kired Giscerine Pease Prandon’s Ferry Allegheny River Jacob Greene Pete Jennings John Jennings

Six Die in Mine Explosion at Nottingham Colliery

In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania one night last week an explosion of gas in the new shaft of the Nottingham colliery of the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Company at Plymouth killed five men and a boy and badly burned six other men. The victims were working several hundred feet below the surface while sinking the shaft.

Wilkesharre Nottingham Lehigh & Wilkesharre Coal Company Plymouth Surice

Two Strangers Taken On Suspicion In City

Two men arrived by freight train suspected of shoplifting activity were detained at 10:15 by Officers Leachman and Wooley on South Main street. They could not explain a bundle of clothing found with them and were released after morning questioning by Superintendent Whiteman with a promise to leave the city.

Elock James Leachman Edward Wooley South Main Street C. A. Whiteman Thy

Cleveland Woman S searches for Son in Elkhart Hospitals

Mrs Anna Kaighlin of 6901 Magne Avenue Gleeland Ohio believes her son Charles Keighin is hospitalized in Elkhart. Police inquiries found he is not a patient in any public or private facility. Charles is 17, 5 feet tall, 125 pounds, fair complexion and good appearance.

Elkhart Anna Kaighlin Magne Avenue Gleeland Elkhan Elkhart County County Charles Keighin

Young millionaire dies in levee resort

Chicago reports the death of Nathaniel Ford Moore 26 son of James Hobart Moore, found dead in a Twenty good street residence owned by Shaw. Investigators suspect heart disease as no foul play was found. Mrs Moore once Miss Helen Fargo, from the Fargo family of New York, is under physicians care. Moore had recently vowed to ride freight at Chicago starting at 340 a month after giving away much of his fortune.

Chicago Nathaniel Ford Moore James Hobart Moore Rock Pacific Twenty- Good Street Shaw Souih Ride ounEs Sirs. Moore Jelen Fargo Farso New York Helen Fargo William C. Fargo Hot Springs Heis Moore Broadway

Brothers Reunited After Twenty Five Years

Jerman Spangle formerly of Warsaw reached Jefferson Street to reunite with his brother I D Spangle after a 25 year absence. A chef by trade he left Warsaw at 23 and traveled Europe and the Great Lakes region. He recently suffered a minor stroke and spent time in hospital before returning home.

Jerman Spangle Waraw I. D. Spanglee Jefferson Freet Jermin Spangle Warsaw Europe Ocean Great Lakes Elkhart

Aviation Accident May Prove Fatal In California

Los Angeles on January 12 special dispatch reports Californian Speard Smith injured while attempting to start his aeroplane. He is in very serious condition with possible neck spinal fractures and a skull fracture. He remains paralyzed from the neck down as doctors describe critical injuries. No meeting agenda was set for today.

Los Angeles Cal Hdgard Smith Ile

Officials Visit Site of Shop Enlargement

Assistant Engineer Reinensagen and assistant engineer Brardt of mechanical construction, plus supervisor Maloy of electrical appliances, all from the Lake Shore with Cleveland HQ, visited the city to inspect proposed shop and foundry improvements. A new transfer table is under construction and a foundation for a new electric crane is done. an extension to the iron foundry will follow when weather permits.

Reinensagen C A. Brardt HH. CG. Malloy Lake Shore Cleveland

Cutter orders go unfilled amid sleighing demand

Dr Anna Grover Kauffman of Goshen sought a speed cutter in Elkhart but could not secure one. Noyes Carriage Works reported 400 sleigh orders unfilled this season. Mrs Kantiman also phoned Kalamazoo seeking supplies but was again disappointed.

Anna Grover Kauffman Goshen Elkhart Noyes Thes

Relief fund aided by benefit shows relief fund aided by benefit shows

The B P O Elks lodge uses Friday benefit performances at the Princess theatre run by Russ Blair to support charity. After four weeks the plan shows growing receipts with half of Friday proceeds directed to relief work, and the lodge plans to continue throughout the winter.

B. P. O. Elks Princess Theatre Russ Blair

Fitzgerald Faces Possible Boston Mayoral Recount War

Boston January 12 Special The race for mayor between John S. Fitzgerald and James Storrow may trigger a recount after unofficial tallies show Fitzgerald ahead by about 1400 or fewer votes. Storrow’s camp claims Fitzgerald’s margin is smaller than reported and plans to pursue a recount.

Boston John S. Fitzgerald James Storrow Good Government Association

Troops Prevent Lynching in Vienna After Murder Charge

Springfield ILL Jan 12 Prompt action by Governor Deneen ordering four companies of the Illinois National Guard halted a planned lynching at Vienna. Three Negroes Hosea Faborn Harry Faborn and Alexander Jenkins are jailed on charges of the murder of Allen Clark of Carrie Min, Whiteman. Three hundred deputies have been sworn in to surround the jail. Elsewhere in Illinois HL Summers Shas returned to a hangar after a brief business trip in Elkhart.

Springfield Ihl Deneen Minois Nnion Guild Isnehing Vienna Hosea Harry Faborn Alexander Jenkins Allen Clark Carrie “Mins Tl Whiteman Mindred Fuik Amoh Eldorado

Goshen Boys Form Mob at Middlebury

The Goshen boys are now defendants in a justice court after a dispute at Middlebury. Local authorities report a confrontation escalated to legal action with charges filed against the Goshen group.

Goshen Boys Middlebury

Goshen Rowdies Face Charges Over Whisky Fueled Outburst

Marshal Measner files affidavits against eighteen Goshen youths who, after pooling three gallons of whisky, drove to Middlebury last Sunday and disrupted the town. The group allegedly drank, caused food disturbances, and attempted entry into a restaurant. Names include Grover Anderson and Carlos Ford among others. Middlebury reports no jail at the time, delaying arrests.

Goshen Middlebury Louis Measner Yrayner Grover Anderson Carlos Avdford Chick Uwilford Patiy’ Binder Phillip Glass Ray Raefsnyder Harold Frank Ralph Pirestone Edward Huggins Boyd Whitehead Noble Rhodes Shirk Walters Stotts Neo Town Marsha’ Messner

Telegram notice of arrivals at West Stanford Street home

A telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Slee of West Stanford Street announces the arrival of a son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sledr of Jackson, Michigan. Miss Mona Wies is visiting friends and relatives in Chicago.

Ates Slee West Stanford Street Ales Walter Sledr Jackson, Mich Miss Mona Wies Chicagro

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