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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
4
Local reports indicate a county option drive in SAP County aims to improve law enforcement after saloons are voted out. Mayor Greene plans no renomination, while Democrats waver on a standard bearer as Republicans discuss a youthful nominee and the Monger name surfaces among temperance supporters.
Tornado damage prompts residents to seek official relief. Local authorities assess destruction and coordinate aid, quoting affected families and emergency responders amid continued bad weather warnings.
The court accepted the Wagner ditch commission's report and ordered the commission to proceed with plans for constructing the drain near Wakarusa, affecting custody considerations for Roy Spade Falsnods Deron.
C P Tillman an employee at Lake Shore shops sought Miss V M C in a Truth contest prize. He failed to locate her and faced disappointment as no partner for the Bucklen Theatre seating could be found. Clem Bower eventually agreed to accompany him to see Paid in Full.
Liberty League announces it has opened offices at 423 South Main Street to wage its county option campaign. With eight days until election, both sides plan broad outreach to present their views to voters amid ongoing county debates.
Daniel J. White of the Catholic Home Bureau pleads for homes for two to eight year old orphans in the city. Children are healthy and bright, trained by nuns, with options for a boy, girl, or a brother and sister pair. Interested parties should contact via Depot notes, phone, or letter.
Harry Leininger an 18 year old Excelsior school student was struck and killed by a train near Bilhart south of the city yesterday afternoon. Police and undertakers report the victim’s body mangled, with family members left puzzled by his presence near the crossing.
In Elkhart, Smith heirs face notes on the Combination Board Mill with debts totaling about 20 000 dollars. Cases wrap up as the term nears end, including divorces for Gertrude B Gakle from Albert O Gakle and Catherine Fuller from Charles W Fuller.
A fatal accident at the Olive street crossing in South Bend involved Louis Kocsis, 22, driving a butcher wagon. His horse and wagon were struck by an eastbound Lake Shore Limited engine, leaving Kocsis dead with a broken neck. The engine crew searched the scene but could not locate him until later. The inquest was held today.
Jacob Weaver aged 72 wandered from the home of John Cripe near New Paris about ten o clock last night. He was found by passersby and returned to his residence.
Mrs Lotta Smith detained after a violent argument over her two year old child at Nell Flowers home. A revolver was found on her. she claimed the baby was taken from her and she intended to kill both herself and the child. Police questioned her, noting a troubled past and recent relocation from Pueblo Colorado to Elkhart.
A fragmentary OCR note references a building loss described as rare and heady. It lacks clear names, dates, or locations but notes the event as significant within the text.
In South Bend a rabies like epidemic prompts Mayor Fogarty to order police and the board of public safety to exterminate unleashed dogs. Dogs frothing at the mouth and snapping in alleys scare residents and threaten horses. veterinary expert Dr McDonald warns of a serious outbreak and urges extra precautions.
Emily J Wood thirteen daughter of Dawson Wood of 1013 Cleveland avenue slipped on a rail near the depot while crossing Lake Shore tracks with Myrtle Wyland en route to Central school. She was taken to the baggage room and later home after an ambulance was summoned. Initial fear of a fractured hip was ruled out by a physician.
A physician laments unable to explain the illness that struck Little Joe Orval Kemp, son of Orval Kemp, over several days. The child suffered seizures and relapsed, with a rapid decline noted by the Van Nuys report on Fi 408-A.
Dr Williams Pink Pills advertised as remedies for debility nerves and blood nourishment. claimed to cure maladies from neuralgia to rheumatism, improve general health, and aid women and growing girls. Sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co of Schenectady with postal orders accepted.
Lydia B. Bratton as administratrix of Densmore Bratton's estate offers at private sale two thirds of tracts in Elkhart County Indiana. The property includes parts of section 15 township 30 range 7 east and related portions. Sale follows February 1909 Elkhart Superior Court order. Deahl & Deahl offices Goshen to handle.
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