Elkhart Truth Publication Info
The Elkhart Truth is published daily except Sunday by Truth Publishing Co. This line lists standard newspaper publication details and ownership.
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
4
The Elkhart Truth is published daily except Sunday by Truth Publishing Co. This line lists standard newspaper publication details and ownership.
Delivery and subscription details list 10 cents weekly or 65 dollars yearly paid to a carrier. Reports of missed delivery encouraged. Advertising and communications must reach the office by 10 o'clock to appear in that day's issue. Editorial room and business office contact numbers provided.
T W D Albers manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the bona fide circulation for June 1910 was 38777 copies. He notes the count excludes samples spoils and unsold day by day office copies. Notary Jamiss B Holland certifies the affidavit in Indiana Elkhart County.
Readable ad notes Truth is on sale at Timmons Opera House Book Store and Knevels Book Store and E D Millers South End Drug Store located at the corner of South Main and St Joe Streets.
July 7 history notes span St Simon's Island Georgia battles Tone Nichols Russia birth and deaths Wentucky governor Morehead 1835 first Missouri Masonic lodge chartered and other brief items including London theater figure Brinsley Sheridan and early US rail and Monterey events and Arctic voyage.
The Rev. Davis Sessums, Protestant Episcopal bishop of Louisiana, born in Houston Texas on July 7, is celebrated on his 52nd birthday. He studied at the University of the South, ordained a deacon after twenty, and later to the priesthood by Bishop Gregg after serving briefly at Grace Church Galveston.
The passage outlines the career of Bishop Sessums who served as rector at a Memphis cathedral for four years and then at Christchurch in New Orleans until 1891. He was named bishop coadjutor, soon became bishop, and was consecrated with six bishops participating. He married in New Orleans in 1890, to the daughter of Bishop J N Gallaher.
City council approves an $8,500 appropriation for a Webb auto fire engine to be delivered by mid August after testing at the factory and by St Louis fire officials. Crone Hartmann and Fire Chief Leader praised the Webb firm. others seek committee review before further action. An $500 bridge fund appropriation failed. clerical salaries and controller reports were also discussed.
The Young Women's Christian Association announces the formal opening of its new Elkhart home at 319 Marion Street this Friday evening. The twelve room building features a lawn and two tennis courts, with tours conducted by the board and social committee. Refreshments will be served and rooms will be available for rent to city-employed girls needing housing.
Urgently called meeting at Hoffman Hall Friday at 7 30 PM for band business. All members must attend.
Col Roosevelt arrives in New York from Oyster Bay to meet William Barnes Jr James W Wadsworth Jr and other GOP leaders. He denies promising to back Miles Poindexter and says he will speak with officials from many offices but will make no commitments. He also denies accepting an Equitable Life appointment and plans a Pittsburgh civic address this fall.
Treasurer W. DP Krau filed June figures showing 207 608 87 dollars in receipts against 272 WHebado in disbursements. Balance on hand 55 042 84. Disbursements include redeemed warrants 14 809 88 Goshen city tax 270 86 school loans 2 400 town ship distributions 5 240 09 state advancement 4451 20. Receipts for the month show the county as the largest revenue source with Soaga 7e received.
A torpedo-shaped vehicle with two demonstrators and a tire shield toured from New York to Ikhart, drawing officials who may order a shield for the automobile fire track. The weapon-like shield covers a leather skin studded with metal discs, making punctures and blows nearly impossible.
County Commissioners App and Road accompanied by Commissioner Burns of the board of works and street Commissioner Williams inspected the Mikhart bridges yesterday afternoon. They viewed the proposed West Beardsley avenue opening and the bridge locations marked for construction.
The body of the late Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller will be escorted to Chicago on No. 15 at 10:10 tomorrow via the Lake Shore route. Gov. Hughes of New York and Justices McKenna White and others will accompany it, with services held yesterday at the Church of the Redeemer in Sorrento.
Boston July. Mrs Ea Flage Young superintendent of Chicago public schools was opposed by supporters of Colorado State Normal School head N. Z. Snyder who was chosen as a nominee for the national educational association presidency. Snyder was elected after a floor nomination in protest against the committee decision.
A chance for everyone to win gold ware in the Chau Tauqua ticket selling contest. Call the Secretary’s office between 9 and 4 for information on participation and prizes.
Ambitious Johnson plans to enter Chicago politics by challenging Alderman Foreman in the Third ward. He intends to leave the saloon business, buy a South Side garage, and run an auto livery service while seeking a council seat next spring. Supporters say solid black voters could back him, with past ties to Edward Wright aiding his bid.
Justice Brumbaugh received a letter from Dre W C Van Nuys of the School for Epileptics in Newcastle regarding Mrs Esta Kobel's accommodation request. The facility is crowded with no room for females though there is space for mates. The matter will be considered by the legislature next session.
Leroy DeBow aged nineteen of Nappanee drowned while bathing in five and a half feet of water at Lake Wawasee near Oakwood Park. His sweetheart Miss Gladys Johnson stood nearby as witnesses to the tragedy. Efforts to revive him failed and the body was recovered soon after. The youth, son of Mr and Mrs John DeBow, had planned to return to Nappanee but arose too late for the trip. Funeral services will be held from his parents home.
A two year old boy, Robert McDonald of Eighth Street, wandered about twelve blocks from home before being found at the Henry Barber Shop on South Main Street. Patrolman Abe Pearce identified the child and returned him to his frantic mother, noting the journey along Main Street past the Lake Shore wrecks with no harm.
A chance for every boy or girl to win a gold watch by joining the Chau tauqua ticket selling contest. Cathst Secretary's office opens between 9 and 9 1/4 a.m. 9.
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