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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
8
A local store announces a two day sale on Friday and Saturday July 13 and 14 offering every wash suit jacket skirt and complete suit at about half price. Store highlights well tailored linen finish suits with various styles and window displays the deal lasts only for those two days.
By mutual agreement the newspaper will not accept notices of socials club meetings church services fraternal societies etc unless sent in writing or delivered to reporters in person. Telephone mistakes cause complaints and this method is forced by difficulty of correctness.
The Standard Bearers will meet with Miss Florence Tyler on Goshen avenue Friday evening July 13. A musical program has been arranged and all members and friends are invited.
The lawn social at Secretary S. Clarke’s River Avenue home raised about $20 for a new pipe organ in the Congregational church. A farewell party at 1107 South Main honors Miss Esther Nitsche with games music luncheon and a gift for the guest. After two weeks in Elkhart and Bremen she will return home to Mar. 5.
Miss Emma Blessing, former Miles Medical Co. employee, married A. E. Youngs of Chicago. The Rev Dr Hall presided at the ceremony. Bride is sister of F. A. Blessing. The couple will tour Elkhart before settling in Logan Square Chicago where the groom works in a crockery firm shipping department. Nearby, Bethel Evangelical Sunday School teachers honored their own at a gathering hosted by H W Thornton with about 200 in attendance.
Weather for Hilk hart over the past 24 hours ending 2 o'clock today shows a high of 90 and a low of 60 with 12 mph winds. Sunrise occurs at 4 26 and sunset at 7 26 with the moon rising at 11 34 p m.
A long list of visits and travel notes across Michiana includes Michiganders visiting relatives in Marion and South Bend, trips to Pinckney and Nappanee, plus remarks on a funeral, hospital stay, and a return from Elkins. The piece mentions Mrs. Weatherwax, the Hainlines at a photography convention, Edith Teepley, Postmaster Eisenbeiss, Rea Parks, Saraly Wolf, C Pratt, Dr. Shupert, Dr. Bower, Warren Hill, Art Wilson, the Bushongs, the Hunters, the Turners, the Drury family, Frank Palmer, and Wm Miller, among others.
Fraternal News reports Owls Nest No 6 in Plymouth established Tuesday evening. Courts Elkhart and Samaritan of the Independent Order of Foresters met in the G A R hall. Elkhart obligated ten candidates and took 15 applications while Samaritan initiated six and collected eight applications. General Deputy G S Boice will institute a court at LaPorte Monday evening with 40 to 50 members.
The young grandson of Henry Miller of Allendale fell from bed last night and struck the head on a saucer. He suffered a bad gash on the forehead and cheek.
Robert Hale, who attempted to kill a whole family at his father-in-law’s home near Waterford, has not yet been arraigned. He laments the case, blames Henry Cassell, and claims his aim was not to kill but to regain his two babies. He asserts he is a French Canadian with some Indian ancestry and criticizes officers as ignorant and biased.
Indianapolis July 12. State Board of Tax Commissioners hears testimony from railroad representatives about current prosperity. Officials note the industry’s strong condition is evident from morning to night as reports are presented and more witnesses are expected to appear.
A depot description led to an arrest after a murder on Tuesday night. The officer carrying the tip did not search the train and was arrested yesterday. police say the description matched the officer himself.
New York observers marked two years since the death of Theodore Herzl, founder of modern Zionism, with tributes nationwide. The anniversary gatherings highlighted his leadership and the ongoing Zionist movement.
M. R. Gardner of Wabash Indiana one of the heaviest stockholders in the Wabash Cabinet company filed for a receiver yesterday. The firm capitalized at 100000 fell into debt two years ago and a creditors committee of bankers took possession and ran the business. Gardner says the committee regards the property as valuable and is trying to freeze him out.
An advertisement touts Dr A W Chase s Ointment as a guaranteed cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles with money back if not cured. A Michigan City laborer testifies to relief after severe symptoms. Also notes a diphtheria quarantine at Charles Clarke s Marion Street home and a Toledo guest s illness.
A new telephone line between LaPorte and Knox is now in service boosting county communication. The line extends South Bend and LaPorte connectivity to Starke county’s county seat.
Commissioner Win Gate hosts a summer gathering as Fred A. Sims secretary of state and Warren Bigler state auditor announce they will furnish watermelons for the event.
The fragment describes paint as a timeless medium with past and present value. It mentions Allen and Gough and hints at using inexpensive paint without feed or scraping, though the wording is unclear and ends abruptly.
John H. Krumpeitz a resident of Concord Township Elkhart County Indiana announces a forthcoming license application before the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners to sell intoxicating liquors at No 328 South Main Street Elkhart in the ground floor room of a two story brick building in Simonton's addition The room fronts Main Street and measures about 20 by 46 feet with adjacent partition and doors. notice date 1906-08-01.
Lynnville Indiana north of Boonville was wiped out by a morning fire of incendiary origin. The blaze destroyed twenty four buildings with losses estimated at two hundred thousand dollars.
In Boonville Indiana on July 12 a spark from a pick ignited a powder can belonging to miner Philip Kerb. The blast killed Dan Reed aged 18 and Cyrus Moody aged 35, and set the shop on fire as both men were blown several yards away.
Pittsburg July 12 The Hartje divorce case resumed this morning with Mrs Mary Scott Hartje the respondent testifying that a letter used as evidence was not in her handwriting and she believed it to be a forgery.
Indianapolis July 12 The Premier Motor Co launched a state wide trip to gain information about automobile use and conditions. A chauffeur accompanied the party as they began from the company’s premises. The exact goals and route are not fully clear from the fragmented report.
In Alpena Michigan a mother recovering from post childbirth paralysis and nerve distress credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with stabilizing her health. She describes relief from dizziness fatigue and nervous sensitivity after medical advice and prior unsuccessful treatments.
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