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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
Publication notes state daily except Sunday mailing at 308 Main Street by Truth Publishing Co. Subscriptions 10 cents weekly or one year payable to the publisher. Report missed deliveries to the office by 10 o'clock to ensure same day publication.
Editorial notes provide room and business office phone numbers as contact details for the newspaper. The piece outlines how readers can reach the newsroom and other departments by calling the listed telephones.
William D Hazelton the Elkhart Truth manager swears the bona fide daily circulation for February 1908 was 3833 copies, excluding sample copies spoiled in printing or remaining unsold in the office. Notary public Lous A Dennert witnessed the sworn statement dated March 3, 1908.
A fragment notes sales at Finehout's drug store on the corner of Main and Hickory streets Timmins' Opera House book store and Knevels' book store.
A dated list recalls events from 1828 to 1888. Plans for a Massachusetts colony, Benedict Arnold’s resignation, end of land operations in the war, U S independence recognition of South American governments, a Supreme Court justice’s death, and other noted occurrences and deaths across the period.
Professor David P. Todd born March 19, 1855 in Lake Ridge New York. He aided the transit of Venus expeditions, led US eclipse parties in Texas and Japan, directed nautical almanac work, and headed Lick Observatory observations. He taught at Amherst College and authored authoritative astronomical texts.
Fragmentary note mentions a severe cough and pneumonia risk with vague remedies. References honey and a product or name unclear. Lacks specific persons, dates, places, or verifiable guidance.
St Louis reports Governor Hoke Smith begins re election campaigning with speeches and campaign stops. Former Senator John F Dryden plans have New Jersey delegation instructed for Taft. The Mormon issue to be debated at the Democratic state convention in Iowa with Dubois and anti Dubois factions already forming.
From his prison cell Caleb Powers conducts a canvass of the Eleventh Kentucky district for the republican congressional nomination. He urges the effort will serve as a vindication at the hands of his home people.
Former Congressman Shallenberg announces candidacy for Nebraska governor on a platform opposing the state railway commission and favoring a depositors guaranty law.
New Jersey Governor Fort, a Taft supporter, faces opposition from tariff protected manufacturing interests in his state as he pursues a delegate at large spot to the Chicago convention. The dispute centers on party alignment and economic policy within the state.
William O Bradley the new Kentucky senator is described as a close friend of Vice President Fairbanks and is expected to use his influence to bring Kentucky Republicans in line for Fairbanks in the presidential contest.
A straw vote at Harvard University will choose among four candidates Taft Hughes Bryan and Johnson. A seven member committee of undergraduates will supervise the election.
Badges for delegates alternates and officials at the Republican National Convention to be held in Chicago next June are in manufacture under a contract worth about 10000 dollars. Most badges will be bronze while about one hundred high officials will receive solid gold badges.
A vintage advertise promises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures indigestion constipation and other stomach liver or bowel troubles for all ages. It offers a free sample and lists Caldwell Ridge Monticello as the address and Houseworth Bros. as the seller at 50c and 1 a bottle.
A report notes a person disturbing the congregation last Sunday by continual coughing and being linked to a request to buy Foley's Honey and Tar. The item is advertised as for sale by all druggists.
R M James of Lowtellen 5 C promotes Electris Bitters as a cure for chills bilious attacks and jaundice claiming rapid relief for stomach liver and kidney complaints and lame back. Sold under guarantee at Houseworth Bros drug store.
An old ad lists 30 subjects to select from on sale at 117 West Lexington Avenue Ground floor. It promotes Dr Shoop Preventics candy tablets claiming relief from cuts bruises burns and flu like symptoms with a 25 cent box and a bold $100 guarantee against recent grippe or acute cold. It minimizes quinine laxatives and harsh ingredients and targets feverish children.
Assistant Prosecutor James Mooney says no one will face charges after Coroner Burke's report on Collinwood. Burke asks the board of education to consider safety upgrades including automatic sprinklers and doors and replacing wood with iron and cement where feasible.
Barristers of New Brunswick prepared a complimentary banquet at the Union Club in St John to honor Hon F. Barker the new Chief Justice. The event will host more than 100 guests including the Lieutenant Governor and Supreme Court members.
A rough collage notes horses injured in a struggle, a dress shop repair underway in Chicago, Otto Schrock undergoing serious operations in Aspen, and Milton Shafer attending a One Hundred Thousand Dollar Club event in Jackson Michigan. Local businesses on South Main street repair fronts, Denny Coscarelly repainting, and a widow seeking a housekeeper. Also listings for a work team for sale and an 80 acre farm for rent.
Receiver D. C. Thomas states the Equitable Building and Loan Association will pay a five percent dividend. All borrowers who have paid their loans will receive the dividend, bringing total distributions to seventy five percent.
A marriage license was issued for James Allen Cook and Edith G. Bailey. Cook is a director and heavy stockholder in the First National Bank and is well known in financial circles. Bailey has worked in the Garden City Tablet Company office.
Al Ellis and their ladies are invited to attend a card party at the Temple tonight. The event promises social gathering and light refreshments in a community setting.
A notice advertises building a new home on Franklin Street with 600 dollars cash and monthly payments. Interested readers are urged to contact D. M. Best at 115 Lexington Avenue.
Notice to customers stating Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung issues contains no opiates and is safe for children and adults. All dealers. Elks card party tonight.
On Franklin Street east of Sixth a good nine‑room house with a nice size lot is offered. Terms: $1,100 cash and balance at $15 per month including interest. Sacrifice price of $2,500. Contact D. M. Best at home phone 55 or 380.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a natural cleanse for the liver and bowels to restore health. It promotes the remedy, 35 cents, in Tex or Fablets, from Houseworth Bros.
Sigertoose is accused of opening Lulu Scott's mail and sending her letters. Lulu, not his wife, and Sigertoose had been living at a Chestnut street rooming house. Lulu yelled at Capt Ryan claiming the letter was from another man. Special Officer Ehrmentraut and Officer Macahy investigated and both were jailed. The case was adjourned in police court.
A local Elks club hosts a card party this evening inviting members and guests to participate in an informal social event with games and refreshments.
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