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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1907

Page

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President Roosevelt in Cairo Amid Cheers on River Trip

President Roosevelt spent two busy hours in Cairo, greeted by a cheering crowd as the Mississippi riverboat docked. He toured the city with Governor Deneen and Cairo officials, spoke at St. Mary's Park, and then continued his river journey to Memphis while praising Illinois Kentucky and Missouri as the heart of the nation.

Cairo Roosevelt Deneen Parsons Althorpe St. Mary’s Park Memphis

Judge Dodge Rebukes Crory in Temperance Court Session

In Goshen the Circuit Court heard a temperance sermon from Judge Dodge based on the life of Charles Crory a habitual drunkard detained for three weeks. Crory’s guardian was instructed not to pay cash but to supply board and clothing and saloonkeepers were warned against selling him liquor. A separate suit was filed by John Wuster to foreclose a $5200 mortgage against John J Planett.

Charles Crory Crory Dodge Glor D.M. Bechtel Elkhart County Trust C.o Probate Commission Goshen John Wuster Circuit Court John J. Planett

Deceased Woman Identified in Local Incident

Fragmentary OCR notes report a deceased woman aged about 33, with references to a home address and an attack at 3:30 o clock. Mentions include relatives such as a husband and two brothers, and terms like inflammatory and rheumatism.

Adam Yenwe Husa Mane ‘Schrock

Elkhart Vets Attend 129th Regiment Reunion Parade Halted

In Gosthen today the 30th annual 129th regiment reunion opens with rain delaying the parade. Elkhart veterans are listed in the attendance register and a business meeting is held in Howell Post hall as Mayor Schler welcomes the group.

Elkhart 129Th Regiment Gosthen Howell Post Hall Skchler

Divorce Granted to E. J. Mentzer in Superior Court

E. J. Mentzer of this city was granted a divorce from Jennie Clark Mentzer in the Superior Court this morning. Jennie, now in Cleveland, had earlier sued for divorce in Cleveland without success. Mentzer also faced and won charges in Elkhart of cruel and inhuman treatment, and a Cleveland jury later ruled in his favor in a separate case brought by attorney Ervit G. Guthery, who sought $205 for fees.

Mentzer Jennie Clark Mentzer Cleveland Elkhart Ervit G. ‘Gathery

Lecture Course Seat Sale Fair Report

Directors report two thirds of last year’s lecture course seats sold at opening. Patrons previously queued all day for seats and waited in lines. Changes in procuring tickets reflect shifting habits as sales progress at the Central venue.

Disbarment Probe Delivers Salacious Deposition Against Kurtz

In South Bend the Kurtz disbarment inquiry hears a deposition from Wilson Koppenshaver a former barber and spectacle dealer who ran a gambling room on West Jefferson Street He fled as officers arrived and was later found in Norfolk Virginia He accuses Kurtz of accepting money for protection describing it as like paying rent during Panett era.

Bend Ind George A. Kurtz Wilson Koppenshaver South Bend West Jefferson Street Koppenshaver

Health report shows September deaths in city of 27

The September health report notes twenty seven deaths in the city of Bichart for the month, a figure low for a city with around twenty thousand residents, with no epidemic reported.

Health Office

Miles Medical plans modern warehouse on State Street

Plans by Miles Medical for a one story 100 by 100 foot brick and concrete warehouse. It sits east of Main Street with rail access via Lake Shore line and a side track. Architect J Hill Turnock draws fireproof design with skylight lighting and reinforced concrete roof.

Miles Medical State Street Main Lake Shore Railroad Atbeit Seme

County Teachers Strike Ends as Talks Continue

Amid protests and walkouts, county officials report progress in bargaining with teachers unions. A tentative framework avoids immediate layoffs and outlines wage increases and classroom funding.

Unrest In Allendale Suburb Amid Odd Mephitis Mephitica Scent

Residents of Allendale reported a bizarre disturbance last night as windows slammed and doors shut around 9 p.m. A strong odor described as mephitis mephitica, linked to a skunk, filled the air and triggered fear and rapid car speeds. The Allendale Vigilance Committee noted the center of disturbance near South Main and Sees How, with a note of alarums and a return to normal after midnight as barometric pressure stabilized.

Allendale Allendate Soule eVey

Hee lo re 28 ride y ri setae da

The readable fragments describe a ride scene with scattered words and unclear names. No clear people organizations places dates or outcomes emerge from the text. The item appears fragmentary and lacks definable events.

City Council Cuts 10702.62 From Next Year Estimate

Last night city council voted to reduce the coming year’s spending estimate by 10702.62 while keeping the tax levy unchanged. Officials say the trimmed budget preserves core services amid tighter revenue projections.

Krumpetz Case Move Clears Licenses in Elkhart

A judge’s anticipated ruling on the Krumpetz verdict aims to end the saloon in the Third ward. The remonstrance blocks license for Krumpetz and similar establishments, with Potts & Smith and Clyde Weaver faces closure pending moral fitness proofs at South Bend.

Third Ward Krumpetz Potts & Smith South Bend Krumpett Clyde, Weaver and Potts & Smith Midway Dotson Bros Silvers Milier Krumpeta Baker iBucklen Lahalord Sherman Bucklen Iil Busi Buckteni Sherman niniBele Sas Elas Ned KE Miller

Nickel Plating Plant Installation at Angidile Scale Company Factory

Nickel plating department will be installed this week at Angidile Scale Company's factory. Installation details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.

Nickle-Plating Department Angidile

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