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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
7
The Labor Day Committee extends appreciation to city officials merchants manufacturers labor and social organizations and all others who contributed to Elkhart's parade and celebration success.
A fragmented item mentions a walkout or protest linked to Le and TeaLenec, with a reference to Diesen Jones. Readable lines indicate a local dispute or event connected to these names, though details are sparse and unclear from the fragment.
A Northern Indiana campaign led by Anti-Saloon League members targets Elkhart Warsaw Goshen Mishawaka and South Bend as dry towns. LaGrange reports a dry town success with merchants bankers and real estate men noting prosperity and reduced drunkenness after prohibition.
Rupert Pratt two years old wandered from home on Jefferson Street and prompted a neighborhood and police search that lasted about two hours. He was found on East Jackson Street near the Peirce factory where he often visits his father. Neighbors feared he had crossed Main Street bridges to the river and fallen in.
The wife of Rowan Thorne, a former baker at H. J. Kramer & Co., reported his disappearance after he left Saturday for a fishing trip with his wife. Thorne, over 31, has a history of absences and is believed to have left the city on a visit.
The rail line near Maik street advances with center-track shifts and old rails to be replaced by heavy steel. Elliston extension work will begin once material arrives, with most supplies bought months prior. An interurban car, 62 feet long, was unloaded at Osceola and praised by officials. The railway will not double rack Main street south of Lake Shore tracks, per prior understandings. Board of Works will bid Monday as South Main street improvement nears fall completion.
Owners of land bordering the Adamsville lakes sue H J Bucklen in Cassopolis seeking to lower a dam from 14 inches to prevent flooding. Plaintiffs claim 400 acres devalued, seek damages from 300 to 3000 dollars and sworn answers under oath, with attorneys M L Howell and Thomas Bresnan.
Several bicycles were reported stolen since Saturday afternoon. Names include Elmer Gall W Lewis John Walley and R H Hotchkin plus William Martin of Mishawaka who described his missing bicycle. Patrolmen recovered two or three bicycles at the station offsetting losses.
Copenhagen reports the death of noted composer Edward Hag Fup Greig in his Bergen Norway home today. The obituary notes his prominence in music circles and his contributions to European composition.
After a thorough trial of macadam pavement the city found it worthless and is tearing up several miles of street. The old surface is being replaced with brick to improve paving across the town.
Rev. Henry S. Streeter and family relocate from Michigan City to Bristol Ind where he is appointed by Bishop White as rector of the Episcopal church. After months out of ministry due to hearing loss his hearing has improved with treatment and he is able to resume pastoral work.
A balanced view on home remedies. Safe remedies can save time and money when used with common sense. Mrs. Nellie Mead describes improved strength digestion complexion and nerves after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. Pills sold by druggists or postpaid at 50 cents per box six for 2 50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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