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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
4
The notice outlines newspaper delivery options with 10 cents weekly or $5 yearly rates and payment details for carriers. It requests reporting missed deliveries to the office and states advertising and communications must arrive by 10 o clock to ensure publication that day.
The Wi Business office announces a move to new phone systems with updated contact lines. Ewereman Armas remains the contact point for both extensions.
William D Bazelton as manager asserts the Daily Truth had a bona fide June 1906 circulation of 3899 copies excluding samples and spoiled or unsold papers. Notary Mary Al Thomas witnessed the oath in Elkhart County with commission expires 1908.
The Goshen News-Times argues combining Elkhart county old settlers gathering with a homecoming event could boost turnout and create interest that would not emerge from separate events, suggesting mutual benefit and a plan for success.
Representative Brick weighs a fall Oklahoma tour to deliver speeches but may stay if he can leave his district and state. Hon. B I Shively of South Bend was invited to preside at a Grosvenor Clark debate in Winona Assembly. J K Risk of Lafayette, known from Forester visits, is urged for the Democratic nomination in the Tenth district with Mayor Darrow LaPorte C J Kern Valparaiso and Mayor Warwick Whiting in consideration.
A fragmented clipping shows town residents divided over appointing BESS as the township physician. Supporters praise improved care while critics question credentials and funding.
Washington correspondent notes Mrs Crumpacker Mrs Brick and Mrs C B Landis are the only women left in Washington at session end. Mrs Brick likely to depart last as Rep Brick handles duties since secretary Gaylor left. They expect to join daughter Estelle in South Bend in several days.
In St. Joseph Valley at Loon Lake on the Noble and Whitley county line the Miller families gathered for their second annual reunion last Saturday. The day was pleasant and 156 descendants mingled and enjoyed each other’s company.
Through a deal closed Saturday afternoon the Odd Fellows of South Bend acquired the Bugbee business block for 29000 dollars. They will erect a building of at least seven stories to cover the entire southeast corner of Main and Washington streets at a cost of 100000 dollars.
Homing Club birds started at 6 oclock Sunday morning from Martins Tennessee covering 400 miles. The first pigeon reached Mishawaka at 4 06 in the afternoon and belonged to S De Buck of South Bend. The first Mishawaka bird was owned by Julius Clayes.
Readable text fragments describe a toward event with pitting and lid references. No clear date person organization or location is identifiable. Further legible details are needed to produce a proper card.
Abe Kaats Goshen clothing store owner signs over assets with Daniel J. Troyer named assignee in a planned electric line project from Syracuse to Goshen. Mortgage for 1 500 000 recorded at Columbia City. Liabilities near 18 000. assets about 12 000. Dr C L Dreese resigns as Elkhart township poor relief doctor. Goshen City Medical Society bids contract, poor fund to be managed by society.
The ex sheriff reports twenty one horses shipped to Hast Buffalo today as the twentieth car loaded since January 1. He says about $80,000 has been paid to farmers for horses in that period.
The Columbia City Post reports promoters plan an Indianap lis Huntington Columbia City Northwestern electric railway costing 1 500 000 to build from Goshen to Syracuse via Syracuse Columbia City Huntington Portland and other towns. Work to begin at once with aim to reach Lake Wawa see and possibly North Webster by fall.
State bank reports new stockholders including Charles A. Cook Frank B. Cook Charles FE Neidig H F Banta and B G Schaefer. C C Schafer sold $8000 worth of stock at a handsome premium and additional local stock changed hands.
The circuit court recessed until July 12 for the friendly partition suit of the A. M. Tucker heirs to be heard. On that date Special Judge W. J. Davis will hear Warren G. Hill’s motion for a new trial in ownership of twenty Elkhart National Bank shares. Receiver Max has been ordered to pay dividends on these shares into the circuit court.
The will of Jeremiah Holt zinger filed for probate Tuesday allocates the estate to his wife Caroline and, after her death, to their children in equal shares. The instrument was drawn December 14, 1905.
The county commissioners approved bills on Tuesday and set the contract for county farm supplies. J G Oppenheim and Son of Goshen won the meats contract while Louis B Simon of Goshen took the clothing contract. Bids for groceries and dry goods were rejected as irregular.
Goshen gossip notes Wilbur N. Tiedemann returns Tuesday to Lake Waiwasee with Miss Bess Willard of Elkhart visiting a few days at the Tiedemann cottage in Willow Grove. Mike Thomas moves from Goshen to Elkhart leaving stars to mourn his departure for Frisco Texas.
Bethel church prepares for a Sunday night children’s program of thirty two items including dialogues solos and duets. Grace Thornton’s Sunday School class will handle decorations. The program features songs recitations and dialogues performed by multiple young participants.
Local Elkhart dealers list price ranges for poultry and eggs with chickens at 35 cents, eggs 16 cents per dozen, butter 14 to 15 cents per pound, beef hides and pelts priced from 9 to 12 cents per pound, lard 9 cents, and various vegetables and other goods including green beans tomatoes asparagus potatoes cabbage and more. Prices shown reflect a broad market listing within the era’s typical retail offerings.
A citizen urges reducing Elkhart public parks from five to two to concentrate funds on two well equipped, attractive parks. The plan aims to build a park fund for summer entertainment and argues maintenance costs would be lower with wiser management.
The court allowed a $370 claim in the Jerry Butts versus Melvin A Demarest estate matter. The John S. Forrey et al. suit against Wellington Homan for possession and damages was settled and dismissed after the plaintiff’s motion for a new trial was overruled. A $832.58 claim by James Roman against Benj R Stephens estate was addressed. The Indiana National Bank versus John Dickerhoof and Alexander Brandon note case was dismissed by the plaintiff.
The Maple Leaf Route on the Chicago Great Western Railway touts improved service from Chicago to St Paul Minneapolis Des Moines St Joseph and Kansas City with three daily fast trains. F R Mosier T P A at 113 Adams Street Chicago urges readers to learn about the upgrades and new timetable details.
A fragmented notice lists a Lake Shore excursion to Cedar Point Resort on Lake Erie for July 15. The text references agents or hand bills and includes a numeric code 56710.12 13 for full particulars.
A notice announces sale of real estate under an order of the Blk lity Court. The undersigned, Wt A EAA, administers the proceedings to convey title to the property following court action.
The day records multiple mishaps including a miniature cannon explosion injuring Hal let. Wirt and a giant fire cracker blast burning Dan Coscarelly on South Main Street. Fred Martin suffered a severe hand injury from a giant cracker yesterday morning.
While showing a boy how to fire a toy cannon William DeCamp burned his right hand and received treatment. An unexpected explosion of a torpedo caused an abrasion on the right leg of Emmett Thomas son of Fremont Thomas who lives on Fremont street yesterday.
Ray, son of Henry Courtney, residing east of the city on Middlebury road, accidentally shot his leg yesterday with a toy pistol loaded with a blank cartridge.
A loud cannon crack yesterday injured Andy Shaffer of Harrison Street blowing out his eardrum. In a separate incident Lloyd Pipher aged ten shot his left palm with a blank cartridge pistol at his parents home causing minor injuries.
Ruth Seilen was struck by a bicyclist last night on South Second Street while watching a fireworks display. She fell against the curb and suffered head and facial bruises.
Guy Nolan, a boy from Pleasant Jake, arrived yesterday with a burned right eye and face from powder. The doctor hopes to save the youth's sight.
Inspector Mitchell estimates the Northern Indiana Railway carried 8000 to 9000 passengers on its local lines yesterday, likely a record high. Cars with trailers ran every fifteen minutes to McNaughton and the Elkhart Driving Parks in the afternoon.
Miss Helen Jacobs of Constantine Michigan sustained a severe burn to her right hand when a large firecracker exploded beneath her while landing after a river trip. A man standing nearby reportedly threw the device. Jacobs was taken to a physician's office for treatment.
A fragmented report notes a woman named Mrs Alfred Smead who lived near Robinson's store on Jackson Avenue accidentally shot herself in the forefinger. The station lists this as an incident with unclear surrounding details.
The item quotes the Tit-Bits column and Yonkers Statesman style anecdotes about letters from past loves used in divorce cases and long skirted romance. It notes a woman with four ex-husbands and alimony letters. A confectionery shop follows a married couple’s sweets memory.
A brief dialogue in which Jennie admits she likes the attentions of a suitor and considers marriage while Jessie notes the appeal of his charm. The exchange highlights romantic resolve and social expectations of courtship.
A light humor item notes Mrs. De Style comforts Mr. De Style over Fido’s illness then learns dogs of Fido’s breed fall out of fashion. Mrs. Tiptop’s remark shifts the mood as the dog is dismissed, reflecting quirky fashion trends in a New York Weekly tone.
A brief Philadelphia Press blurb shows a husband and wife bickering as a doorbell rings. They decide to wait a week before answering, noting the installment man may be arriving about now.
A bachelor girl laments loneliness and fears marriage. Miss Cayenne counters with a joke about moving from the chafing dish to the gas stove, signaling playful domestic satire from the Washington Star.
A brief theatrical quip exchanges between Edyth and Mayme about appearance. Edyth chides the notion of flatness while Mayme notes a certain slenderness. The dialogue reflects social commentary on beauty standards in a light exchange.
Office boy reports a gentleman with a bill, the old man tells him to call again. The man insists there is a bill to settle and asks the visitor to present it or explain the debt. The exchange hints at a dispute over payment.
A scientist in Washington expresses that finding the north pole would benefit society by ending costly relief expeditions and reducing ongoing expenses. The remark reflects debate on exploration funding and public interest.
In a brief, fragmentary item a Houston Post snippet notes a romantic remark about sitting together by moonlight. The lines reference moonshine and affection, with the tone reflecting a casual, incomplete reported message.
A stray remark about an umbrella causes confusion among bystanders. The fragment hints at a Braniger or similar term, with odd wording suggesting OCR noise rather than a clear event. Further context is needed to identify people or exact location.
The Oscar F Cook Company presents a repertoire of dramatic performances at the Majestic Stock Company theater on East Franklin Street. They arrive from South Bend after three weeks playing to crowded houses nightly, starting next Monday night.
Six fine ball terrier pups eight weeks old for sale. Located at Peo ples bicycle shop. Contact for details and price.
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