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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
7
In Topeka Kansas on January 17 1907 a will witnessed by Lillian Nattsen and J E Addington directs bequests to D G Lowry brother 100 dollars and to nephew William Washington Lowry 50 dollars. Harry C Dangler named executor.
State's Attorney Miller and Sheriff Campbell secured requisition papers to bring Fredericks 4A Magill and Fay Graham Magill to Clinton from San Diego. Magill and his bride, married July 5 in Denver, face allegations of poisoning his first wife. arrest followed rumors and public pressure, as Magill’s life in Clinton ends in scandal. Marguerite Magill, 17, is said to accompany them.
The Ministerial Association plans to press Gov. Hanly to meet with ministers during his Elkhart visit to present evidence gathered by private sleuths. The push, tied to a broader reform campaign, involves anti liquor efforts led by the Civic League and local ministerial members amid raids and a lid on vice activity.
Grand Rapids man L. B. Henick and two companions searched for a stolen motor car taken two weeks earlier in saginaw Michigan. The car reportedly traced to Cleveland and intermediate points between there and South Bend. They traveled to Elkhart from South Bend on a new crew and left two hours later with their destination kept secret.
Miss Hallie Bathurst has accepted a position in the cloak and suit department of Sykes store. The announcement notes her acceptance and the department assignment in the local business section.
Officials set a 30 mph pace limit with Hower as pacemaker for the Glidden tour from South Bend. Signal cards aid stranded cars, penalties reviewed after No 19 and No 33 rescinded. Injuries update: Miss Rollins fractures jaw, Otis left knee. Dayton withdraws from tour. Henshaw joins Pope Motor Car Company sales force.
Lake Shore detectives and officers found a haul in eight Italian-occupied shacks near the Lake Shore machine shops. A drayload of loot including belting hose oil cans and soap was recovered, with possible bicycles and other items linked to recent thefts. Warrants issued and more arrests expected.
Indianapolis July 17 contestants began the 171 mile Glidden tour from South Bend amid a heavy downpour. Cars gathered at the circle and hotels as nerves ran high, drivers maneuvered to prevent further crashes.
The Elk Hart Chautauqua will pitch tents on the west side of the big auditorium with a north south arrangement. Rev Dr H A Gobin of DePauw University will conduct Bible classes and ministers are urged to attend to invite congregations. A Rest Tent will be provided by the W C T U and more house tents are secured than last year.
Elkhart Chautauqua officials Dr. C. M. Eisenheiss and Wilson Roose surveyed McNaughton park to place the big auditorium tent for the upcoming assembly. The structure will be 300 feet longer and 10 feet wider than last year to handle larger crowds. Secretary Roose received a letter from Chicago attorney Albert George confirming plans to defend his race against Tillman, and Roose inquired of L. Wagner about potential objections to a negro speaker at the Chautauqua platform.
Elks in Elkhart follow the Grand Lodge officer election today in Philadelphia. Dowagiac Michigan’s W T Leckie, backed by Elkhart lodge, is favored for Esteemed Loyal Knight. Bayard Gray of Frankfort Indiana stands as a strong candidate for Esteemed Lecturing Knight. Leckie serves as district deputy for SW Michigan and secretary of the Michigan State association.
Reading the 1900s account, Dr Williams Pink Pillstone claims to heal overwork damage to the nervous system. Mr W W Monroe of Everett Massachusetts says severe exhaustion followed heat exposure four years ago. He reports weight loss, memory loss, and lack of interest in life, with a foreman role in a Boston chemical plant highlighted.
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