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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1906

Page

8

Gulf Faction Clash in Elkhart County Republican Rifts

Tensions rise as two Elkhart factions the Regulars led by County Chairman Wilson Rouse and the Simpson men backed by Trustee O C Puterbaugh confront each other after a heated conference. Roose allegedly threatened Puterbaugh to align, while Puterbaugh so far declines to surrender to the machine. The dispute follows local party shifts and a police report involving a youth in a prior incident.

Lazarus Wilson Rouse Simpson O. .C. Puterbaugh Jeader Roose Puterbaugh Elkhart Congressman Brick

Bank Check Theft Case Against Albert Fisher

A man named Albert Fisher is charged in this city with stealing a bank check for $127 from the First State Bank. He awaits probation officer A. R. Burns and faces possible reformatory punishment as his first offense.

Albert Fisher Ficer A. R. Burns

Bequest Clears Debts for M P Church Audience Jubilant

The Methodist Protestant church on Division Street received a $1 090 principal bequest from the Boss estate plus $25 interest from executor J C Boss, paying off debts and boosting the treasury. Since 1893 the church has grown from 78 members to 180 in Sunday school, with no prior appropriations or fairs. A rising vote of thanks was given to Mr Boas at the evening service.

Louis Zuber J. C. Boss Boss J. K. Boss M. P. Church Division Street Heininger J. G. Scharbly H. Schwarzkopf M. Bf. Bachman Millersville Mr. Boas

Death of Melvin J Haun Tuberculosis Victim

Melvin J Haun 800 Cedar Street died this morning at 4 after an extended tuberculosis illness. Born July 17 1874 he previously worked as a Lake Shore lineman. Survived by wife two children Hanson and Cleo father Jerry Haun Columbia City brother Grant Haun and three sisters Mrs Wayne Fiddler Napanee Mrs Della Rinebold South Bend and Mrs Lulu Troxel Wakarusa. Funeral at his home Thursday 9 and at 10 20 at Schum's church with Rev Lutman officiating.

Melvin J. Haun Cedar Street Lake Shore Haun Hanson Cleo Jerry Haun Grant Haun Columbia City Wayne Fiddler Della Rinebold South Bend Lulu Troxel Wakarusa Schum’s ‘Church Rev Lutman

Ednar Doty Despondent In Domestic Strain

Ednar Doty a Comely Domestic shows signs of distress amid personal tensions. The note implies emotional strain within a household context without detailing specifics.

Court Holds Editor Guilty of Direct Contempt in Love Affair Case

H C Eldridge editor of the Middlebury Independent was fined 10 dollars for direct contempt of court after declaring in an editorial that claimed no truth in a local sensational report. The trial, before Judge Dodge, noted the seriousness of newspaper criticism while avoiding a jail term. Edna M Doty, 18, admitted taking zinc sulfate and sugar of lead in a failed suicide attempt linked to parental and fiancé interference. She survived after attempting self treatment with eggs and antidotes and stated she was engaged to violinist Wil oar G Woodbridge.

Edna M. Doty A. A. Ogilvie Miss Doty Ogilvie Oliver Doty H. O. Eldridge Middlebury Independent

Bryan Indiana Tour to Cover 908 Miles

A three days tour plans a 908 mile trip for Mr. Bryan across Indiana. The schedule includes electric and steam segments, with stops from London to Bedford and Huntington to Bluffton. Travel details cover inter urban cars, Pennsylvania lines equipment, and time estimates for each leg and city stop.

Bryan Indiana Anderson Indiana Union Fortville Df&elock Greenfield Stokes-Jackson W. W. Richardson Pennsylvania Lines London Bedford Southern Huntington Bluffton Ft. Wayne Tipton Peru Tambia Cit Miiles

Trustees Have Right to Unite Schools

In a published opinion, Fassett A Cotton, state superintendent of public instruction, states township trustees may transport school children at public expense. He notes law does not specifically mention this, but argues it falls within trustees rights to locate convenient schools and provide apparatus for effective education.

Death calls Rev Sam Jones on Rock Island train

Reverend Samuel Porter Jones famed as a Methodist revival preacher died of heart failure on an eastbound Rock Island train near Perry Arkansas. His family accompanied him. remains to be taken to Little Rock for burial. He was born October 16 1847 in Chambers County Alabama and entered ministry after an early career as a lawyer.

Moyer Hickory Street Little, Rock,Ark Sam > Jones Cartersville Georgia Rock Island Perry Samuel Porter Jones Chambers County Alabama Methodist Church South Sam Jones Jones Elkhart

Insurance Companies of State Report Nears Completion

Indianapolis Oct 15 The committee at the state auditor s office finalizing data on life insurance companies of the state has spent last week compiling and finishing the collection of accounts and premiums. A report is expected soon with details from the investigation and the premiums figures.

Indianapolis Hanlyn

Republicans Must Be Kept In Power To Complete Work

The argument asserts that Republicans should remain in power to finish the work already started. It emphasizes political continuity and the belief that current efforts require ongoing leadership. The statement reflects a partisan view on governance and policy continuation.

Miss Thurston Starred in New Play The Girl From Out Yonder

Miss Adelaide Thurston wowed Bradford and Elkhart audiences in The Girl From Out Yonder written by Pauline Phelps and Marion Short. Critics hailed the first night as a triumph with strong ovations and record advance sales signaling a successful run.

Adelaide Thurston Elkhart Thurston Bradford Adelaide Churston Pauline Phelps Marion Short

Boys' Brigade Attends Vesper Service

The Boys' Brigade of America led by Col Johnson and Maj Nichols marched from their armory to St John’s Episcopal Church for a 4 30 vesper service yesterday with the brigade band in command. The event included prayers and reflections on faith and victory.

George Fentlow of Muskegon Mich in the city

George Fentlow of Muskegon Michigan is reported to be in the city according to the readable text fragment.

George Fentlow Muskegon, Mich

Grip After-Effects Relief by Dr Williams Pink Pills

Mrs. Morrison of Pittsburgh reports severe grip after influenza left her weak with backache low appetite and nervousness. After starting Dr Williams Pink Pills she improved quickly and now enjoys good health with no recurrence of weakness.

F. Morrison Carson Street South Side Pittsburg Dr. Williams

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