Tuberculosis Lectures Urge State Action and Health Reform
Secretary Harry Hurty told a Trinity Church audience that tuberculosis can be prevented and wiped out through hygiene and state support. He urged lawmakers to pass health laws, cited past costs, and noted mass vaccination by public health measures, warning of the disease as a major killer and calling for improved ventilation and living conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Louis Pasteur
Tadiana
Indiana
Massachusetts
Elkhart pianist Clarence Wiley found dead in Chicago
Clarence Wiley, a Canton born pianist linked to Elkhart in the Van Dyke Eaton company and the Crystal theatre, was found dead in a Chicago rooming house. Police say heart failure from drug use. his death follows a volatile career marked by jealousy and legal entanglements tied to Joe Platz. Ellen Busch, a close friend, travels to Chicago for the funeral after initial denial.
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Platz
Anand
Chitago
Wikharét
Youngs
Chicago
Wiley
Canton
Clarente Wiley
Elkhart
van Dyke-Eaton Company
Crystal Theater
Crystal Theatre
Joe Platz
Re Theater
Superior Court
Aes
Accociates
Tikhart
St. Joseph
Michigan City
Michigan
Charles
South Clark Street
Ignarliny
South Bend
Lake Shore
Curtis
Fred Mack
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Ohio
CG A. Bierman
Charles Daly
South
Ellen Busch
Health as a State Issue Emphasized in State Convention
A 1908 state convention adopts a resolution praising Dr Hurty and urging governor and legislature to support public health authorities to prevent disease and safeguard health nationwide, with a formal vote of thanks to Dr C Mi Eisenbeiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Mi ‘Eisenbeiss
Hurty
Port Tanice
Record Snowfall Becomes February Benchmark in 1908
The report notes February 1908 set a record with 43.75 inches of snow, far surpassing prior marks. It recalls February 1905 as exceptionally cold and describes a dramatic late-month storm that broke the month’s quiet spell with a wet, severe assault.
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Bempton
Johnson Sails to New Philadelphia in Wind of Gossip
Elkhart residents recall J. I. Johnson once leading a Sandusky telephone exchange. Reports say he left Sandusky amid domestic trouble blamed on his wife jealousy, a claim he denies. He moved to New Philadelphia seeking a new climate amid circulating rumors.
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J. I. Johnson
Elkhart
Sandusky
Ohio
Johnson
New
Philadelphia
Schedules F Filed in Weatherwax Matter
Under Judge Anderson authority a bankruptcy trustee begins settling Weatherwax restaurant and saloon business. Weatherwax lists secured claims of 3550 and unsecured 4413.65 with meagre assets and open accounts 1407.85. He values restaurant and clothing at 25 each and asks 600 exemption. Superior court records show 8830.50 finding for the brewing firm and foreclosure of mortgages with no personal judgment against Weatherwax.
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Anderson
Federal Court
EB. A Skinner
Weatherwax
L. M. Weatherwax
Samuel Ballinger Dead at Watervliet Funeral
P T Ballinger and B S Ballinger attended the Watervliet Michigan funeral of their brother Samuel Ballinger formerly a machinist in the Elkhart shops. He died Sunday.
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Samuel
Ballinger
Watervlet
P. T. Ballinger
B. S. Ballinger
Watervliet
Mich
Samuel “Ballinger
Elkhart
Divorce suit filed by Ella Moore versus L D Hall
Ella Moore files for divorce in superior court claiming L D Hall committed a statutory offense and has failed to support her. The suit names L D Hall as respondent and lists the attorney for Ella Moore as representing her in the filing.
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Ella, Moore
L. D.hall
Ella Moore
Local Residents Report Health Updates in Goshen and Nearby
Mrs Mary Montine of Mishawaka and Mrs F W Shirley called on sick friends in Goshen yesterday. Catherine Shafer will visit LaPorte for a week with friends. Mrs George Decker of Ruth Main Street has been ill for three weeks and is slowly improving.
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Mary, Montine
Mishawaka
Goshen
Catherine
Shafer
LaPorte
George
Decker
Ruth
Main Street
Isi
Local News Briefs Include Illness Report and Community Notes
Edward Kelly of Morton Avenue reported ill but improved after a morning at home following a bout of acute indigestion. Other items mention McClyre and business names in Chicago area notes and a Tuesday AARP gathering.
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McClyre
Goshen
Edward Kelly
Morton
Henry. E
Stephens
Chicago
Goshen Court Session Weighs County Costs and Morris License
A Goshen circuit court session heard strong remarks from Judge Dodge on lawyer conduct. Elkhart lawyers attended as Goshen cases proceed. County commissioners granted James Morris of Harrison Street a whiskey license after debate by C C Raymer. no license refusals were reported and other Goshen attorneys appeared for licensees.
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Goshen
Dodge
Heikhart
J. L
Harman
Elkhart
Commissioners
Elckhart
James Morris
Harrison Street
Civic League
Morris
Freman
Degolfer
J.9
Dodge,Jr
Glenn R. ‘Sawyer
Degolier
S. Parish
Abram DePeck
R. H. Collins
Otto Woomer
Trustees Talk of Official Matters
County Trustees meet at Goshen to discuss paying claims from funds. Topics include the Township Fund Road Fund Poor Fund and Tuition Fund with debate on separate tuition funds. Meetings occur the first Monday monthly with next month’s topics Library Fund Transfers and more.
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Goshen
W. Ti. Schultz
Middlebury Township
EB. C. Bartholomew
Clinton Township
G. C
Puterbaugh
Concord
J.B. Leaming
Krablypr
John Blocker
Olive’ ‘Township
C. Puterbaugh
Elkhart Soldier Plans Return to Army Service
Elkhart resident George Backert, visiting his mother at 429 James Street, plans to rejoin the Army after about ten years of prior service. The government credits him with fifteen years’ service for time counted in the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico. He expects to join the Seventh Infantry and sail from San Francisco for the Philippines in three years.
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George Backert
the Ninth
U. S. Infantry
Severth Infantry
Elizabeth Roth
James Street
Backert
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
Ito Delkhart
Snow
Fists Iin
San
Tonigo
Tex
Sévéith Infantry
Sans Francisco
Man Hurt at Station After Freight Car Incident
James Davidson, a middle aged native of LaGrange, appeared at the station last night and complained of distress. A physician concluded a severe sprain and bruise in the right shoulder with no broken bones after he claimed to have been pinched between freight cars while attempting to steal. He will be kept for several days for county physician treatment.
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James Davidson
Davidson
Davidsoy
LaGrange
St Joseph Valley Chautauqua Assembly Plans Approved
Tentative program for the St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua from July 23 to August 2 was approved at the fourth annual stockholders meeting. Rev William Sunday may be added as a main attraction. Officers elected include C M Shisenbeiss president E Baker vice president Wilson Peg secretary Leander Anderson treasurer. Directors include Mrs I M Clark Mrs O C Hill James A Beil B D Houseworth W M Edwards. Evening meetings to attract business and working crowds. children’s sessions in the morning.
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St. Joseph
Chautauqua
gos _C. M. sHisenbeiss
E. Baker
Wilson Peg
Leander
Anderson
O. C. Hill
James A. Beil
B. D. Houseworth
W.M. Edwards
Sickness Forces Pause in Civil Case Trial
Merilett Myers wife of the plaintiff in the case against Jonu W. Myers and others caused the superior court to halt proceedings after evening due to her husband’s illness. He reportedly runs a high fever and low heart action, contagion feared. Mrs. Myers sues her father for a farm of eighty acres valued around six thousand dollars. Zack and Jay represent the plaintiff, Deahl and Deahl the defendants.
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Merilett Myers
Meandilla
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Iola
Protiss
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Harrison ‘Street Man
Billy
William
Williams
Dr. Wilkins Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Western
Canada
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Alberta
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Traction Bidg
Indianapolis
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Colorado
San Luis
R. ‘W. Monger
Elkhart, Ind
Louis M. Simpson
Main St
Ind
Conservatism
First State Bank
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Our Savings Department
Norman Sacer
Jans
T. Greunu
Cashier
Abareres
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