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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
4
The notice details delivery by carrier with 10 cents per week or 5 dollars per year payable to the carrier. It instructs reporting missed delivery to the office and notes advertising and communications must arrive by 10 o clock to ensure publication on the day.
Editorial room and business office phones listed with the same number as part of the publication’s early 20th century telecommunication notice. The fragment shows repeated phrases and partial digits, indicating a directory or contact line for newsroom operations.
William D. Hazelton, manager of the Elkhart Truth, swears the bona fide daily circulation for October 1908 was 3572, excluding sample copies and unsold standbys. Notary Louis A. Dennert verifies the oath on November 3, 1908.
Truth is on sale at Timmins Opera House Bookstore and Knegels Bookstore and J D Miller's South End Drugstore located on South Main and St Joe Streets. The items advertised suggest a wide range of reading material and periodicals available at these local outlets.
On November 25 events span 1788 New York evacuated by the British. 1838 Nicholas Esterhazy dies in Como Italy born December 12 1765. 1857 Sir Henry Havelock dies. 1875 Mary Anderson’s stage debut in Louisville. 1892 John Thompson becomes Canadian prime minister. 1906 Rev Algernon Crapsey renounces ministry after heresy charges.
Paul Haupt professor of Semitic languages and director at the Oriental Seminary Johns Hopkins University born November 25 1858 in Görlitz Germany. He studied at Leipsitz Glasgow Berlin and the British Museum and taught in Germany before joining Johns Hopkins in 1883. Haupt authored works on Biblical and Assyrian philology history and archaeology and stirred debate at the London International Historical Congress with a controversial talk on Galilee suggesting Jesus born in Nazareth and possibly not a descendant of David.
The Round Table questions how long the city, under current administration, permits bawdy houses and saloons to flout laws. It condemns police conduct and alleges a gang of men prioritizes private interests over public good, urging citizens to act.
Lee eho pleaded guilty to a charge involving a loaded weapon with penalties up to 500 dollars or six months in jail but Judge Van Fleet urged reform and warned of future consequences. Mary Kastelli Smith received the maximum fine for intoxicating liquor sales. further actions transferred to city court for destruction of seized liquor. Isabelle Tompkins was granted attorney fees and a weekly alimony while Clarence Tompkins failed to appear for his divorce defense and foreclosure actions proceeded. guardian Oliver Brusman finalized Mary Wall’s estate administration.
The board grants a contract to Andrews Company for top dressing asphalt 14 and a half inches thick on a six inch concrete base with a one inch binder. Street width is 40 feet with 32 inches of concrete and curb gutter 16 inches wide. 110 property owners signed the paving petition amid possible opposition.
In a village scarred by Union County violence, Marshall Stineback Edward Stineback and Jim Stineback were hanged after a night riot at Tiptonville. Troops arrived too late to prevent the swift, public execution ordered by local authorities. The Stinebacks allegedly sparked a clash that left Deputy Sheriff Burruss dead and Deputy Johniall fatally wounded.
Ralph Paulus son of Levi Paulus seven miles south of town was struck by a gunfire discharge from a companion’s weapon during a hunting return. Meyers discharged when the gun across his back. Paulus received most of the shot in the right hip with extensive pellet counts. He was taken to Henry Horning’s home and later home by buggy. he rested but complained of stomach pains the following morning.
The Lake Shore Sick Benefit society postpones its meeting due to low attendance and will reconvene Friday noon in the machine shop. The annual meeting is planned for the first of December with officer elections and year’s reports. A social event is also planned.
Mrs. George T. Decker of South Main Street entertained the Castle UT Sunday school class with an enjoyable evening of music and social chat. Refreshments were a feature of the gathering.
A prominent Elkhart Democrat denounces Shively as unsuitable for United States Senate and resists aiding the Fogarty machine in backing his candidacy. He criticizes eulogies as outdated and warns against disturbing the state's democracy by such alliance.
The Commercial Club of Gary was due to arrive by interurban at 2 o'clock but spent time in South Bend and had not left by 3 o'clock. KE. L. Arnold, chairman, and R. R. Hayes boarded a South Bend car to attempt bringing the travelers to Elkhart this afternoon while many citizens waited impatiently.
Standing room only as Zizana headlines at the Dream Theatre with a packed sidewalk crowd. The venue sold out a second show and added security as performers Twing Griffith Wilt entertain with magic, escapes, and comedy for four daily shows this week in a big city engagement.
A Goshen sermon by W Roger outlines best methods for opening and fixed standards for selecting Sunday School teachers. Elkhart Holdeman and Olive leaders, including Elsie Yoder and Silas Weldy, present discussions on class changes, doctrine teaching, and military spirit in Old Testament stories. A Query Box invites questions on Sunday school work and scripture interpretation.
Clement J. Kegerreis and Clara E. Christman of Elkhart obtain marriage licenses. Also a trade offer lists a driving horse and burny for a vacant lot with contact for A. R. Kesler.
Matinee showings at Zinzana Dream Theatre daily this week feature 2:30 and 4:00 p m. Also listed is a sale for full-blooded P R pulletts via S O Laudenslager 826 Goshen Avenue. Robbins Swinehart advertise pies and cakes at 26 Piano Street. Piano maker Jung Gen Schaf Wyit ox appears in garbled text with contact Bons phon.
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