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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
1
A letter from William Brusman & Co. defends coal dealer commissions amid disputes with M A Demarest over school contracts. Brusman argues a 25 cent per ton commission is legitimate and outlines coal types and prices, noting bids on Pocahontas and New River coal and disputes about open market purchases.
The statement will be sought from Finch & Co. through newspapers to identify who made the agreement on the commission. WM. BRUSMAN & CO.
Mary C. Berger was convicted on circumstantial evidence of operating a disreputable house and fined 10 dollars plus costs. An appeal bond was filed by her attorneys Conley & Frank, promising a fight in circuit court.
C M Dowell reports Culver Military Academy faced one smallpox case a negro waiter. The worker is quarantined with other wait staff five miles away. Pupils and officers were moved to Winona for ten days and the academy has fumigated. Dowell’s niece’s son attends Culver. Fleet says danger of spread is past but precautions remain.
A green paint bucket fell from the third floor of the Kauffman building striking near the stairs as Carl Barney passes to his office. Mrs. Delaney and a 12 year old girl were splattered, a bicycle was sprayed, and workers from C A Miller & Co replaced damages with a hat and apron.
Yesterday afternoon a bank barn belonging to J. M. Shontz was consumed by fire several miles south of the city. Cause unknown though many suspect children playing with matches started it. The barn held 30 tons of hay and 200 bushels of wheat. livestock survived. Estimated loss about 900 dollars with 600 dollars insured.
At a regular monthly meeting the Typographical Union elected W B Kriegbaum as president after William Newman resigned. Wm Sherling was chosen recording secretary to fill Kriegbaum's former post.
Structural steel for the court house repairs arrived this morning from Pittsburg and is being unloaded. The rush of steel arrival has delayed the court house work.
M A Demarest of the School Board presents a detailed review alleging Elkhart coal dealers backed by the Michigan and Indiana Retail Coal Dealers Association forced a $200 bonus from a Chicago wholesaler. He cites a contract with Hunter W Finch & Co to share 25 cents a ton among local men for school coal and urges dealers to drop the bonus to save taxpayers $200. The narrative recounts bidding chaos and departs with calls for accountability.
The house owned by S. A. Oaks at Cone and Emerald streets burned to the ground yesterday afternoon. Loss around 800 dollars, not insured. Fire origin remains unknown as neighbors alerted after 15 minutes and 1150 feet of hose were laid. occupants were upstairs with no nearby stores affected. Neighbors aided in moving furniture to safety.
Mrs. W. W. Sterling reports a man approached the Perry Turner residence at about 2 30 Sunday morning. He moved to the rear yard, then returned to the front and fled when Mr. Sterling awakened. The incident follows a burglary at Dr. Eisenbeiss' house.
Fred Albaugh aged 19 and Hazel Primley aged 15 of Elkhart went to the County Clerk's office for a marriage license but were refused because the bride was underage.
Seven bricklayers worked on two 50 foot scaffolds at the Jefferson theater in Goshen when the structure collapsed from overload. Frank Allen sustained internal injuries while Dan Coyle suffered a ruptured condition and head injuries.
A young man on a Benton Harbor excursion to Elkhart died after diving into three feet of water from a springboard. He struck his head on the bottom, sank unconscious, and died despite efforts to revive him. a doctor diagnosed a broken neck.
Father Boeckelmann proposed that if parishioners raise 6000 of the church debt he would pay 2000 to free St. Vincent's church from indebtedness. Members accepted the plan and pledged to raise their share within a year.
A Winamac telegram reports many northern Indiana farmers who moved to the Canadian northwest are returning. They say crops mature poorly due to short seasons and high food prices. They advise staying home in Indiana where money is easier and living comforts are greater.
A ten foot wide sidewalk is being built on Main and Jackson streets in front of the new post office. Pedestrians welcome the improvement as the old brick walk was in poor condition and forced traffic into the street for years.
Prof Sturgis will host a party during the first week of August at Klinger Lake for the benefit of Clark hospital. The exact date will be announced later.
United Press report from Patterson New Jersey states Mrs Geo Opelfitz was murdered in her sleep last night while her husband Geo Opelfitz is missing. Investigators pursue leads as search for the husband continues.
James Howley of Savannah, a cook, was arrested after forcing entry to 210 Marion Street. Supt. Silvers, aided by Sergt. Whiteman, wrestled him to the ground amid a torrent of abuse and a nosebleed, finally choking him to submission and securing a $500 circuit court bond. The thief threatened a police court faced with arraignment and left valuables untouched.
The 16-foot canoe ordered by Elliot Felt and Rupert Horton arrived last night and was launched above the St. Joe dam this morning. A trial trip showed the new owners entirely satisfied.
Norena Paulus died at 2 o'clock this morning at her parents home four miles south of the city. Born March 21, 1885, she leaves parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Paulus and siblings. The funeral will be held Thursday at 12 30 from the house and 1 30 at Eikhart Valley Church. Rev Felthouse will preach. Burial will be at Prairie Street Cemetery.
Indiana ranks sixth among clay producing states but the 29th annual report by State Geologist W S Blatchley argues the state could lead with more factories and investment. 1904 clay output was 6.085 million dollars, up from 1895, with 7,374 workers and 1.5 million dollars capital in clay trades.
The Brodrick opera house in Elkhart passed to new owners after the sheriff sale time limit expired and a deed to the John Cook estate executor was recorded in Goshen. Once Elkhart’s principal theater it declined after bank failure and was later abandoned before selling for about $16 300 to Allen Cook who secured the sheriff's deed.
August 11 marks the opening of the Bucklen Opera House and John We Vogel's Big City Minstrels. The attraction is described as a high class show and expected to draw local audiences.
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