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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1903

Page

4

Catholic Church Music Under Papal Watch In Modern Era

A Chicago Tribune summary notes the new pope dislikes garish church décor and worldly music. It contrasts Gregorian chant’s solemn tradition with modern operatic styles and discusses forecasts for Pius X to revive ancient plain song amid changing tastes and difficulties.

Meyerbeer Rossini Dubois Gounod Padre Martini Bolognese Academy France Abbey of Salesmes Freiburg Switzerland Leo XIII Pius X Chicago Tribune

Power of Public Opinion in Kentucky Murders Case

The piece argues public opinion, fueled by detailed press reporting, has shifted attitudes in Breathitt County and across Kentucky, elevating respect for the law. It cites 37 murders in Breathitt County over two years and praises Jett's conviction as a turning point against lynching and lawlessness.

Jett Kentucky Breathitt County Muncie

Chances in Football Versus Other Games

The Illustrated Sporting News cites ten year figures showing 22 778 college players, 3 fatally injured, 8 permanently disabled, and 645 kept from classes by football, with over 22 000 players going through safely. It notes 22 injuries in games last year, all of whom recovered.

Illustrated Sporting News

Gospel of Labor Debate Divides Presbyterians over Tuskegee

A Philadelphia presbytery meeting questioned Booker T. Washington's emphasis on industrial education for blacks, arguing spiritual aims were neglected. The Journal defends Washington, praising practical industry as a path to Christian living and urging focus on educating workers. Indianapolis Journal notes Washington’s influence in training laborers alongside religious teaching. Also, Marion Leader reports Colorado and Indiana melon promotion plans for Melon Day with free distribution and baskets.

Booker T. Washington Philadelphia Mr. Washington Tuskegee Institute Booker Washington South Indianapolis Journal Colorado Indiana Marion

Indiana Expects Superior Exhibits At World’s Fair

Indiana World’s Fair commissioners compare state displays with rivals Washington and Colorado. They plan agriculture mineral and manufacturing showcases to prove Indiana’s superiority and ensure its building stone and puddling material stand out at the exposition.

Indiana Washington Colorado

A Post of Dignity and Labor Unity Speech

The editorial in the Muncie Star argues labor unions should preserve dignity toward the presidency and avoid impulsive partisan acts. It praises John Mitchell for prudent leadership during the crisis while urging conservative, slow counsel from union leaders to maintain public support and national respect.

Chicago Washington United States John Mitchell Muncie

Conviction in Kentucky feud slaying marks justice

The Jackson Kentucky case saw Curtis Jett found guilty for the murder of Town Marshal Cockrill during a long feud. The editorial notes renewed prosecutorial zeal and public awakening, urging more convictions, railroad opening, and missionary schooling to curb feud violence.

Curtis Jett Cockrill Jackson Jett Kentucky Highlands Kentucky Michigan Salvation Army Grand Rapids Herald

Elkhart Water Power and Hen Island Dam

The South Bend Times argues that Walter Brown heads a company controlling Elkhart water power not to oppose the Hen Island dam, but to exploit local electricity needs. It notes power from the dam will be used on the Mishawaka and South Bend side and predicts strong rewards for those who control water power as fuel costs rise.

Elkhart Walter Brown South Bend

Child Murder Charge Sparks Shelbyville Testimony

Shelbyville Indiana September 30 a "Eiva" aged years testified as a key witness in a child murder case. The fragment notes a local indicts accuse suspect in the death of a child with trial proceedings ongoing.

Shelbyville Ind Eiva Testifi Inet

Suits in Courts Include Assault Settlement and Divorces

A $5,000 damage suit by B. J. Arisman against the Indiana Railway Co. was compromised after a cash settlement. The dispute involved an assault by a conductor on a westbound car. Separately Lilian Harper filed for divorce from William Harper citing infidelity with a former Columbia hotel waitress named as a partner. Harman and Zigler defend for Mrs. Harper.

B. J. Arisman Indiana Railway Co Schuyler Hubbell Miller, Drake & Hubbell Arisman Lilian Harper William Harper Columbia Harman & Zigler

Garber and Hoover Fill Township Officials Roles

fragmented OCR notes list Bl Garber of Harrison township as secretary and Hoover of Elkhart as assistant secretary. Jacob Wingers of Palestine TL is named treasurer with Abraham Wn Hoover of Southwest also mentioned.

Garber Harrison Township Hoover Elkhart Jacob Wingers Palestine Abraham Southwest

Rally Day at Zion Church Next Sunday Forenoon

The Zion Sunday school plans Rally Day at Zion church next Sunday forenoon. Local residents share visits with relatives in Elkhart South Bend and Chicago while several families host or attend Sunday gatherings.

Zion Sunday School Zion Church

Minnie Morehouse vs Frank Morehouse cruelty suit

Elkhart residents Minnie Morehouse and Frank Morehouse are named in a cruelty action. Plaintiff is represented by attorney P. L. Turner.

Minnie Morehouse Frank Morehouse Elkhart P. L. Turner

P L Turner Divorces Case Filed by Number

A divorce case was filed under the docket number for the party P L Turner. No additional details were provided in the accessible text.

P. L. Turner

Lawsuit Planned Over Battle Creek Killing of Otis Mosher

The death of Otis Mosher, a former Elkhartan farm hand, in Battle Creek Michigan while fleeing arrest for stealing a bridle leads to a planned $10,000 damages suit by Mosher’s administrator against Undersheriff Annis and Sheriff Furner. A coroner's jury exonerated the officer, though the action argues the verdict was illegal.

Otis Mosher Battle Creek Mich Thomas Annis Annis Furner Mosher

Fifteenth Birthday Anniversary for Miss Hazel Dills

Quite a number of young people surprised Miss Hazel Dills Monday evening, it being her fifteenth birthday anniversary. The evening was spent with music and games, after which an elegant supper was served.

Hazel Dills

Great Sensation in Leesville Over New Discovery

In Leesville Indiana W H Brown credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life from severe asthma and relief from coughing. The ad claims cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip and promotes price 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles from Houseworth Bros. druggists.

Leesville Ind W. H. Brown Houseworth Bros

Dennett suit against Elkhart Valley Lumber fails

Attorney James H State for Louis A Dennett appealed a note for 125 dollars case in Judge Clyde Raymers Elk hart court. Judge Raymer rendered his decision in favor of the defendant.

James H. State Louis A. Dennett Elkhart Valley Lumber Co Clyde Raymer Court of Elkhart Raymer

Courts Set to Open Forthcoming Sessions in Indiana

Next week will finish the work of the LaGrange circuit court. The Elk Hart circuit court will convene Monday, Oct. 5.

LaGrange Elkhart

Jurors Drawn for Next Term by County Officials

Jury commissioners J C Wood B A Campbell and County Clerk Kinney named the jurors for the upcoming term. Grand Jury picks include Willard Rich Osolo Perry L Minor Locke Samuel J Troup Harrison Gabriel Weinstein Elkhart Jacob F Hauenstein Baugo and Eli Davis Elkhart. Petit Jury includes Moses M Miller Middlebury Michael Kirkdorfer Jefferson Dennis Bigam Concord Clark H E Barney Concord Eli Tully Jackson George B Caine York Joseph E Beaverstine Middlebury John A Cook Bango Samuel DeFreese Locke John A Carmien Elkhart Simon Fetters Harrison and Samuel H Hussey Concord.

J. C. Wood B. A. Campbell Kinney Grand Willard Rich Osolo Perry L. Minor Locke Samuel J. Troup Harrison Gabriel Weinstein Elkhart Jacob F. Hauenstein Baugo Eli Davis Petit Jury Moses M. Miller Middlebury Michael Kirkdorfer Jefferson Dennis Bigam Concord Clark HE. Barney Eli Tully Jackson George B. Caine York Joseph E. Beaverstine John A. Cook Bango Samuel DeFreese John A Carmien Simon Fetters Samuel H Hussey

Telephone line pushes to Elkhart progress noted

Will Fox and Fred Hilbish push the new telephone line from Sailor to Elkhart with completion expected within two weeks. Mr and Mrs BE W Rinehart spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Oliver Meacham of Union.

Messrs Will Fox Fred Hilbish Sailor Elkhart BE. W. Rinehart Mrs. Oliver Meacham Union

Local Social Notes Highlight Minnich and Rinehart Visits

Friday evening visits include Mr. and Mrs. Ed Minnich with Mr. and Mrs. C W Rinehart. Mr Wyler of Cassopolis, agent for Atkinson, in Sailor Monday. Clyde Arbogast of Elkhart visiting his brother John Arbogast. Miss Maud Krouse home from Cassopolis. Miss Ida Minnich improving.

Jessie Bickel Elkhart Carl Curtis Goshen Ed. Minnich C W. Rinehart Mr. Wyler Cassopolis Atkinson Sailor Monday Clyde Arbogast Brother John Arbogast Miss Maud Krouse

Boy Falls From Tree Breaks Arm Near Wrist

Alvin Alford son of Melvin Alford living five miles west of the city fell from a tree Friday afternoon and broke his right arm near the wrist. Dr Seaman reduced the fracture.

Alvin Alford Melvin Alford Seaman

Hoover Family Reunion Held In Clinton Township Home

A Hoover family reunion was hosted last Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs John A L Hoover in Clinton Township. Guests shared memories and enjoyed fellowship as relatives gathered for the occasion.

Mrs. Morriss Kirkendoffer Clinton Township John. AL _Hoover

Electric Bitters Restored Healer After Severe Illness

John Oliver of Philadelphia describes a breakdown with jaundiced skin weakness and loss of appetite. After three doctors gave up, use of Electric Bitters brought rapid improvement and continued healing over three weeks, leaving him well.

John Oliver Philadelphia

Low Rates From Chicago To Western Rail Destinations

Great Western railway advertises low fares from Chicago to Billings Livingston Helena Butte Spokane Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria with tickets on sale daily through November 30. Superior service and best equipment are promised and full information is available from J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.

Chicago Great ‘Western Railway Billings Mont Livingston Hindsdale Helena Butte Spokane Wash Portland Ore Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria B. C J. P. Elmer Illy

Fort Sale At a Bargain New Shoe Drill Complete

Classified notice advertises a bargain price on a complete shoe drill with grass seeder attachment, offered by A L Jories and Co. The fragment notes available details and inquiry contact.

Fort Sale A.L. Jories’& Co

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Truth Publishing House Truth States Canada Horseback Haing Indianapolis Star the Gospel OF Labor LIGHT Reo Okay Spears Elk Ernie Topping Mrs F. P. Curtis Addison Watts Nebraska Ladies’ Aid Society of Zion Alice Brusman Edwin Hilbish Myrtle Curtis George Dean Charles Dills Lloyd Bernice Hazel Theron William Brusman O. F. Brusman Verle Markel Bessie Dills Ida Minnich Leaves Camera Dr. Bolan Columbia Hotel Indiana School of Telegraphy J. E. Nusbaum A. L. Jones& Co State of Indiana Elkhart County John M. Brumbaugh Concord Township American Mutual Life Insurance Company Yawman Erbe Manufacturing, Company State of John M Brumbaugh The Eenae Thomas Simpson Abstract Office
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