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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

Page

8

City Council Debates Residence Districts In Saloons Case

The council weighs what defines a residence district for saloons amid Indiana case law. City Attorney Turner cites Supreme Court rulings while councilors Hazelton Lounsberry and Hartman push limits. Remonstrants accuse Morris saloon of operating in a residence district as Civic League and activist Schafer observe.

Wilkinson Turner Supreme Court of Indiana Hazelton Lounsberry Hartman C. C. Raymer Civic League John C. Schafer

New Library Additions Listed with Author Titles

A long catalog of new books at the library includes works by Adams Harper on electricity for boys, Geard Animal Book, Brown Foreign Missionary, Roosevelt Good Haunting, and many more. Also notices heirs and creditors in the Charlotte J Chokey estate proceedings before the Elkhart Circuit Court with final settlement scheduled for March 16, 1908.

Adams J.H Vharper Geard Dan Brown A. J Burbank Luther Burroughs John Roosevelt Campbell R. J W. T Dewey Dunning W.A Eastman C. A Grayson David Hume Martin Portugal Jackson Emily Johnston A. M Lang Andrew Lindsay A. R McSpadden J. W Marx Karl Modern Richard, Green Moulton Moore Riley Boys of the Old Glee Club J.W Rollins EF. W Theodore Shauffler R. H Shinn C. H Maine Sparks E. E Tyler J. M Watson White Wiggin K. D Smith N. A Elkhart Charles Chokey Charlotte J.chokey Circuit Court Goshen Indiana

For Sale Burglar and Fireproof Safe and Elgin Coffee Mill

S S Thut of Middlebury Indiana advertises a burglar and fireproof safe and an Elgin National coffee mill for sale. The notice lists the items with ownership by S S Thut and location Middlebury Indiana.

Elgin National Coffee Mill S. S.thut Middlebury Ind

City considers remitting 1907 taxes for Rest Cottage aid plan

City Treasurer Campbell urged tax relief for Rest Cottage residents on Prairie Street who have led efforts for two years to reclaim property and pay 1906 taxes. The council referred the matter to the city attorney. if no legal obstacles appear, 1907 taxes may be remitted.

Campbell Prairie Street Hazelton

Family Destitution After Father in Hospital

Richard Mercer was hospitalized at Clark Hospital with grip. With no visible means of support, his family faced destitution. His wife had returned from Longcliff in December. This morning in Goshen three children aged six three and five were placed in the Elkhart circuit court custody of township trustee O C Putterbaugh to find homes. Mercer receives aid from the Woodmen of the World.

Richard Mercer Clark Hospital Mr. Mercer

City approves sale of faithful fire horse Jerry

The council last night passed an ordinance permitting the sale of Jerry, a faithful fire horse in service for some time. The board is considering several offers.

Boaird

Morganstern Held on License Saloon Indictment

Gust Morganstern arrested last week on a charge of running a saloon without a license. He faces a grand jury indictment to be reconsidered. C A Williams left the Twentyeth Century saloon in Morganstern’s care, who claims power of attorney suffices to answer the charge.

Gust Morganstern Grard C. A. Williams Morganstern

Estate matters alert in Kreider estate sale order

In superior court an order to sell the assets of the Mary Kreider and Jacob Kreider estates has been issued. May Be Pats is appointed guardian for the minor heir of Frank Kreider, deceased, in the related proceedings.

Im. B. Zigler Superior Court Mary Kreider Jacob Kreider Pats Frank Kreider

Receiver for the New York Air Line chosen

In Michigan City on March 5 stockholders filed for a receiver for the Chicago New York air line asserting $206 000 in value. Geo I Muir of Indianapolis to be appointed receiver with control over the Air Line property and connected companies including Cooperative Construction Goshen South Bend Chicago Gary Interurban and Hanna interests with no effect on the local Hanna property.

New York Michigan City Chicago-New York “Hot” Air Line Geo. I. Muir Indianapolis Air Line Co-operative Construction Company Goshen, South Bend and Chicago Gary and Interurban Company Hanna Line Gary

Dr Leonhardt Hem Roid Piles Cure Claim Made

A broad statement claims Dr Leonhardt's Hem Roid will cure any case of piles with no qualifications. The tablet is offered as the only internal remedy while external treatments fail. A $1000 guarantee accompanies each package from Houseworth Bros Elkhart Indiana or The Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo New York.

Ind Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo N. Y

Fire Safety Review Finds Obstructions in City School Halls

A city fire chief report pinpoints narrow hallways and obstructed exits in Fourth and Fifth ward schools with 360 pupils each. Issues include inward opening doors gas stove in use and narrow washes stands hindering rapid egress. Recommendations push outward opening doors and relocated wash stands and better fire escapes.

Fourth Ward Fifth Ward Beardsley Weston Fourth Elkhart

Obscured Reasoning Amidst Public Debate

Fragmentary line discusses failure to comprehend and closings of eyes to conditions. The quoted language contrasts obtuse perception with supposed clarity, framing a critique of perception versus reality in a civic context.

Habeas petition planned in Overlees murder case

In Elkhart Superior Court tomorrow James Overlees seeks bail after a three count first degree murder indictment in the Westfall death. Attorneys include James L. Harraan Perry L. Turner and Wharman and Hughes. Mrs Westfall testifies as to relations with Overlees. Brother of the deceased, Dr Westfall, plans to attend and may take an active role.

Superior Court James Overlees Edward Westfall James L. Har‘aan Overlees Perry L. ‘Turner Overleas Westfall Charles Niver Elkhart Overbees Big Rapids

Central Labor Union elects new officers

The Central Labor Union last night elected E. P. Davis as president and Bunker as vice president. Nay was named corresponding secretary with Guy Shipock as treasurer. C. R. Livengood, 7thenny W. Hatfield and William Newman were chosen trustees. Davis is a painter and decorator. Ray White retires as president.

Central Labor Union E. P. Davis AL. ‘Bunker iNay Guy" Sihi ‘Ock C. R. Livengood 7Thenny W. Hatfield William Newman Davis Ray White

Butterfly Comes to Elkhart in March

Elton Kelloggs reports a live butterfly sighting in East Elkhart yesterday. The Young Ladies of the Presbyterian Sunday School auction a market this Saturday afternoon at Miss Clouse’s millinery parlors to fund a new church fund. Proceeds support church efforts, with a sale of first class home baked goods.

Elton ‘Kelloggs East Elkhart Presbyterian

General Man Wanted for Short-Hour Job Ad Says

A quaint classified ad promises a firm job with good pay from ten to three. The applicant must have all qualifications except the required ten thousand dollars to invest in the business.

Local Women Host Tithing Institute Session

The W C T U branch held a devotional program with Rev. M. E. Bachman leading a thirty minute talk on God's Truth. Four new members were welcomed and refreshments served. next meeting set with Mrs. M Wertz.

M. E. Bachman Methodist Protestant Church Marty ‘Mast Payson Schwin J. Richards Salsig H. Johnson

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