Store at South Main and St Joe Streets
A storefront occupies the corner of South Main and St Joe Streets as described in the public notices column. The brief entry notes the intersection as a landmark or reference point for local business activity.
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
5
A storefront occupies the corner of South Main and St Joe Streets as described in the public notices column. The brief entry notes the intersection as a landmark or reference point for local business activity.
The text traces Joseph Mudge's ascent through railroad leadership. By 1894 he was general superintendent of the eastern grand division of the Santa Fe, then became general manager after two more steps. In 1905 he left Santa Fe for the Rock Island system as vice president and then was elected president last December.
E. A. Skinner has been named special justice to hear a suit in which Andrew Hook sues Oliver Doty the jeweler for $9 claiming a ring damaged during repairs. Venue change granted. Brumbaugh to appoint a local attorney as special judge with trial set for 2 PM tomorrow.
Henry M. Mudge of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific leads a list of aspirants as voters prepare for Democratic ticket selections. Goshen officials and Elkhart candidates appear across clerical and county posts including clerk, sheriff, assessor, auditor, recorder, surveyor, coroner, and county council.
A timeline notes historical events from June 9 across years: Massachusetts approves weekly mail to Virginia in 1693. 1732 charter for Georgia under King George II. 1800 French defeat Austria at Montebello. 1851 San Francisco vigilance committee formed. 1862 Senate bans slavery in territories. 1870 Charles Dickens dies. 1872 Comanche massacre of the Lee family near Fort Griffin. 1896 London hosts the Third Congress of Chambers of Commerce. 1900 BC British Columbia ministry defeat. 1904 Levi Leiter dies.
Theodore Roosevelt returns to America on June 17 with eleven degrees from global universities and two notable Nobel/academic honors to his name. The item lists degrees such as A B and LL D awarded by Harvard and Cambridge among others. Political notices include candidates for county recorder and sheriff in the upcoming Democratic county convention.
An ODD FELLOWS session at Pulaski Lodge No 60 featured the presentation of a twenty five year jewel to secretary Jerome Stephens. Grand Warden J L Harman spoke, Stephens showed emotion as he replied. The evening included heartfelt toasts, readings, and remarks from lodge members and Rebekah ladies.
H L Witman announces his candidacy for clerk of the circuit court subject to the Democratic county convention decision.
Rev. Emory J. Haynes argues it is cheaper to make peace than fight. Time magnifies disputes and harms honor. settle quickly on the street or road to preserve self respect and avoid costly warfare. If a fight must occur, limit it and seek compromise to avoid lasting harm.
A. R. Kesler announces candidacy for Elkhart County Sheriff subject to Democratic convention in Goshen on June 18 1910. James A Arthur declares candidacy for Elkhart County Auditor under the same party convention process.
A brief report notes that officials affirm there is no alternative but gas fuel for a proposed energy plan. The stance emphasizes reliability and supply contracts as key factors guiding the decision. Local leaders urge support for the gas option amid ongoing public discussion.
Local offer from Shafer and Schult featuring ready made trousers priced from $1.50 to $6.00 across two Shafer and Schult locations. Consumers advised to shop early for best selections.
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