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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

8

Plumbing inspector ordinance to be submitted for council

A proposed ordinance for appointing a plumbing inspector at 1200 dollars yearly gains backing from the Board of Health, Board of Works, and seven plumbers after a joint meeting. The act would fund itself via permit fees and create a three-plumber examiner board for selection before the Board of Works appoints.

Commons Council Board of Health Board of Mhealth Board of Works Terre Haute Wilkinson Short Board of Hearth Flrhart

Fall Tragedy Claims Goshen Baby

A nurse carrying an infant fell on a top stair in a Goshen home causing the one year old to die from a broken back. The nurse Miss Hilda Magnuson sustained bruises but no blame was found. authorities deemed the accident.

George A. Reiley Goshen Hilda Magnuson Elkhart

Shoemaker Company Forced Into Involuntary Bankruptcy

Freeport March 11 special: Charles Shoemaker, former president of the defunct Shoemaker Automobile Co of Mishawaka, and a noted dealer in poultry, eggs, and incubators, was compelled into involuntary bankruptcy late yesterday.

Freeport, II Charles Shoemaker Automobile Company of iMlkhart Yestenda

Structural Damage Update From Regional Inspection Office

Officials report ongoing investigation into construction faults affecting several buildings. Engineering teams identify weak joints and material inconsistencies. Local council urges temporary closures where risk remains while remediation plans proceed.

Conn urged delegates to nominate him for governor

In a letter to Democratic delegates, Charles G. Conn argues his fitness, pledging to reform party management, run a vigorous campaign, and push state autonomy. He warns against steel trusts, defends opposition to free silver, and asks delegates to confirm receipt and support if he can restore Democratic strength.

Democratic Party Asso Steel Trust Geary W. J. Bryan Denver Bryan Indiana Hamony Leport Democratic ‘Econvention G. Conn

Miller Dies Suddenly in Buchanan Michigan

Edward Miller aged forty four dies suddenly at his sister Mrs Susan Lamb's home in Buchanan Michigan from Brighit's disease after years at J S Rice shop. His wife died last year and he leaves a sister and daughter Mrs Chas Bowen. Funeral arrangements await, brother Dr A Miller travels to arrange body return. He belonged to the Knights of Pythias.

Edward Miller Susan .Lamb Buchanan Mich Brighit A. Miller C. AL «Miller Chas. Bowen Knights of Pyrthias

Elkhart Water Bid Deadline Missed in Board Meeting

The Elkhart Water company did not bid on the proposed waterworks improvements as contract changes and time limits were deemed impractical. Attorney James H State and Supt Elliott Crull explained labor and material delays and bond issues would prevent meeting the conditions.

James H. State Euliott, Crull Elkharts Water Company Board of Works Elkhart Water Company States Briggs Water Company

Williams Pink Pills Aid Blood and Nerves for Sciatica

An advertisement touts Williams Pink Pills as a treatment for neuralgia and sciatica by building blood and strengthening nerves. It claims temporary pain relief and lasting cure when the blood remains rich, citing a testimonial from George Bendарson of Rensselaer County, Minnesota, and stating pills are sold by druggists or mailed by the Dr Williams Medicine Co.

Agee Bey Williams George Bendarson F. D WrynantsEil Renseelac Dr.Williams Dr. ‘Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N.Y

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