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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
1
Secretary of War Dickinson, a southerner and Democrat, said in Nashville that President Taft understands a broad race question and that errors must not be repeated in office. The remarks were delivered at the Tennessee fair with upbeat notes on Taft policies.
Cities of St Joseph Valley seek to realize the waterway canal plan with Elkhart and Michigan City backing. Chicago experts Bond and Plumbe advise compiling data to prove Elkhart's position for a Fort Wayne convention and eventual congressional push. Fort Wayne, LaPorte and St Joseph counties’ efforts build a regional coalition for the St Joseph Valley route continuation to Congress.
Montrose Col Sept 22 President Taft reaffirmed support for Roosevelt conservation policies during speeches and at the Gunnison tunnels opening. He said irrigation reclamation and conservation will continue with great vigor, aiming to reclaim millions of acres of desert land.
Four Stray Elks From Wlkhart No. 425 B F Bouts Scott Thomas Charles Hassler and Tim Grootveldt left by Hassler automobile for Grand Rapids to attend the fair. They will spend four days in Michigan stopping tonight at Kalamazoo with brother lodgemecn. They plan races leno stands and a fishing stop at Spring Lake before returning home tomorrow.
Members of the senior class held a post school gathering to discuss selecting a class pin and to consider a class motto. No final decision was reached. students were asked to submit motto ideas for a future vote.
Bristol residents organize a Saturday watermelon carnival offering 5,000 free melons. A program features bands and races along with baseball games as part of the event.
Isaac Spahr of Goshen begins a divorce suit against Kila Spahr claiming forty seven years of residence in Elkhart county since their 1909 marriage and separation after cruelty. Elizabeth Rowell obtains a divorce from George Rowell on fidelity grounds after fourteen years of marriage. Gustave Schmalling's suit from South Bend listed. Guardian Harvey W. Kants seeks sale of real estate with appraisers naming 98 and bond of 500.
Miss Mamie Harvey of Toledo is visiting with Miss Mabel Brenner. The two social figures are seen in local engagements during the visit.
Representative Henry A. Barnhart of Rochester will visit Elkhart on Wednesday October 6 as guests of the Jefferson club. The club plans a banquet or smoker in his honor and Barnhart will speak. He will also meet residents of South Bend and Mishawaka with office hours at the Oliver hotel September 28 29 and at the New Mishawaka hotel September 30.
The second day of the Free Methodist annual conférence in Princeton Street church drew large attendance and renewed interest in business and devotional sessions. Committees were chosen with Rev. A. prolly of South Bend heading Publication, Rev. W. T. Loring of Fort Wayne leading Reforms, Rev. M Williams Granger and others on Sunday Schools. Reports from fifteen preachers showed flourishing conference conditions. A district elder election was postponed to tomorrow with one elder to oversee conference interests. Bishop B. Jones spoke on temperance and praised North Indiana conférence prospects. Visitors included J. W. Archer Scottsville Mich and Rev. Parks Chicago. W. T. Goring was unanimously chosen conference reporter. Elders will be elected tomorrow.
Inquiries in the Italian settlement of Chicago’s west side reveal bookkeeper and clerk Dominic Occhinto may have gone to Schenectady to aid in the Fortino murder case. Rumors persist that his departure hides links to the crime and his eventual return is uncertain.
Hattiesburg Miss Sept 23 reports from the flood struck coast describe numerous deaths and charred wreckage along beaches amid rising waters. Rescue crews rush to shorelines as weather worsens and communities await relief aid.
The Wayne Presbytery plans a February Thursday day of prayer for colleges. The committee reported last year 34 000 was paid for theological students 37129 for collegiate students 5240 for academic students and eight hundred candidates are under the board's care. The Presbytery elected officers Rev T P ne Huntington moderator Asher H Brandon Bluff instated clerk Rev E A Van Nuss hen permanent clerk and Rev John B Ferguson Lima temporary clerk.
Chicago news reports Inspector McCann found guilty of accepting money from resort keepers for police protection. Jury deliberated three weeks and could sentence him to one to five years. Attorneys will move for a new trial.
Socialists gather to form preliminary arrangements at Argobast convention to select candidates for city offices. Moras convention aims to nominate candidates for the city ticket with meetings in each ward Saturday evening.
Joseph Brown attempted a robbery on an eastbound Lake Shore freight near the Mishawaka Ekhart area. He resisted arrest with a revolver and knife but was overpowered by train crew and detectives. Lawrence Shaffer of Wheeling and Brown's fate and past are noted as authorities plan further action.
The Democratic Party looks to Chester as a receptive candidate for mayor with Campell and Burns also in the race. Chester says any other aspirants will have a fair chance, and if nominated he will enforce laws and fulfill the office duties to the best of his ability. A Jefferson club meeting with about 150 Democrats authorized caucus and convention dates for September 28 and 30 are announced.
Mrs. Meyers and Mrs. Ack have returned from a Roma visit at Aberdeen in South Dakota.
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