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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
4
Brenneman Noack of Goshen died this morning at 2 o clock from lung fever aged 70. The family notes him as a devoted husband and father with several children and a missionary in Josiah. Survived by wife and children, funeral arrangements pending.
Fragments describe an incident where a councilman was frightened by an unseen intruder. Police investigated after witnesses reported a prowler on the roof but found no intruder. One shadowed figure was believed to have been present, but details are unclear.
A man named Treé Hayes, aged 60, was crushed by a falling tree near his Middlebury home this morning. He was reportedly caught as the tree fell and pinned, dying at the scene. he leaves a wife and three children.
Vague notes from a local meeting show property owners urging the Board of Works to start procedures for an improvement project feared costly. Petitions and signatures prompt calls to proceed, while some doubt the expense is manageable.
Lakorte Indiana March 28 A new statute allows a party to seek a change of venue from the judge who presided at the last trial when an appellate court reverses and orders a new trial. The measure passed without opposition and was signed by Governor Manly. The Darrow Talbot disbarment case may be retried or stay verdicts due to past errors but leaders say punishment already served.
Hubert Morlan, found dead in the alley behind his father’s home at 308 State Street, died when a swinging telephone line came into contact with an electric light wire. Investigators say 2200 volts bridged the lines after insulation wore away. The coroner’s investigation is not yet finished. The fatal wire was on Central Union Telephone company infrastructure.
Special Judge D D Bates in St Joseph Superior Court rules the Third ward remonstrance against Frank W Wickwire's saloon license invalid for late filing. The case is sent to Marshall County Circuit Court for venue change and further proceedings. Local notes report business and staffing moves in Tilkhart and Coldwater.
Factory Inspector Kline reports boiler violations and insufficient fire escapes in hotels and schools. He toured facilities yesterday and orders stronger latches, new fire escapes for several schools, and visible hall signs. Sanitary conditions are fine while changes aim to bring compliance with state laws.
A Kalamazoo area story reports Burns formerly with Taylor Steele company, now confined in a padded cell after losing his job. The text notes his distracted mind and references to Wellswed and public or internal concerns about his condition and employment.
George W. Conley died at his residence in Bange township four miles southwest of oper at 8 o'clock this morning. Born April 6 1839 in Ohio he came to this section many years ago. He is survived by wife Sarah A. and five children Almon Berrien Springs Mich Orrin M Mrs Lloyd Warner and Mrs Joseph Delancey of Elkhart and Miss Florence A Conley who resides at home.
A reader from Battle Creek Michigan describes a run down condition caused by overwork with weak kidneys and pale skin. After six months with a doctor, six boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills restored strength and blood, with claims the pills cure anemia and support nerves and general debility. The notice promotes the pills and offers a free pamphlet and diet book.
The General Manager Jack W. Johnson and his exhibit car promoting Texas land sales left town with his crew for South Bend early Sunday morning amid disputed figures on the size of business.
Susan E H Warner, by attorney A E Darling, sues her husband George Be Warker in the Superior Court for support. They married July 6 1879 and lived together until Feb 17 1908 when he left her without means of support. She seeks six dollars per week.
Jacob Suter Shoemaker was taken to Clark hospital this morning after weeks of illness. The Western Order of Workmen W. O. W. oversaw the case and arranged the hospitalization following his deteriorating condition at the shoe store.
Rev and Mrs Burgener of Beihel church were pleasantly surprised at their home on Loéust Street by about 180 church members and friends. They gathered to show friendship and appreciation for the past two years. Mrs W. Es Spaid presented a speech and gifts as Rev Burgener expressed thanks.
The school board adjourned last night to review the teaching staff for next year. Invitations to teach will be mailed this week to current corps offered contracts later. A broad salary readjustment follows a new minimum wage effective August 1902.
Harry Edgertom of Warsaw was the guest of his brother Fred Hagerton Tuesday afternoon.
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