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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
4
Thieves broke into the Chicago clothing store and Star Billiard hall at 607 and 608 South Main last night after midnight, stealing about $200 in cash and merchandise. They entered through rear windows, some glass damaged, and fled along an alley with a cash register emptied and broken.
The report details several court actions from the Elkhart and St Joseph circuits including appeals over licenses, a defendant fined ten dollars for assault at the carnival grounds, Joseph Bulla sentenced to Jeffersonville Reform School for petit larceny, and divorces granted to Ert Paul and Lillian Barnes Forrester with custody and venue rulings noted.
A bill to allow county voters to decide by ballot whether to prohibit the sale of intoxicating liquors within their county. The measure outlines petition form, election setup, ballot wording, precinct boards, canvassing rules, and penalties for license voidance if prohibitions pass, with safeguards preserving existing orders in other areas.
George, the sixteen day old son of Burnhart Burgeson, died this morning at 10 o'clock at the corner of Western avenue and isha waka road. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:20 PM at the house with Rev. Herman W. Prange officiating.
Charles Donweld Dunmier four year old son of Charles B and Ada Hall Dunmier died this morning at 10 o clock. Father is a Lake Shore fireman living at 1519 S Main St. Funeral will be held at the house Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev J A Garber officiating.
Louis A Hull a long time South Bend resident and former city clerk died Monday at his home from blood poisoning and tuberculosis of the bone, following an accident in February. He was born September 25, 1842 in Troy, New York, aged 66. Funeral services will be conducted by Auten Post No. 8 G A R, of which he was a member.
Arthur Klein goes back to New York to resume studies in the theological department at Union Seminary after summer with his parents Mr and Mrs J G Wiein. He is expected to graduate next spring.
The infant son of Lester and Sadie Secatt Holmes of 1201 Cone Street died this morning at 9 o'clock. The child suffered from thrush. Funeral services were held at the house this afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. J. S. Cleary.
Philadelphia reports two Southwestern Traction Co. cars collided headon in dense fog between Philadelphia and Chester. Seven killed and sixty-five seriously injured.
Chas. A. Smith, denied a saloon license in the last session of the commissioners' court, filed an appeal in the superior court this morning. He seeks a license to sell liquors in the Third Ward of the city, contesting the blanket remonstrance.
Last evening and wave ee up her residence in Ira Barrows properties at the extreme west end of Moody avenue. Mr. Collins in robust health attributes it to outdoor work all summer. He aims to stay here if he can obtain employment. Rumor says Collins will join Dr Miles Medical or Chicago Telephone Supply Co. Friends have worked for a month to help him. Frank Collins, oldest son, is manager of Cedar Rapids Oil Co Fort Dodge ranch and will remain in Iowa City. Miss Gladys and Lewis entered public schools this morning.
Stella Miller, 18, was found dead near a water tank in Bedford Indiana. A bottle of carbolic acid lay nearby and a note reading I am resting was found with her head on a board. The coroner conducted an inquest and family details indicate financial hardship and recent parental relocation.
Walter Erick, a runaway from Toledo, was found by Officer Fonda and sent to his father in Toledo on No. 52. Emerson White, a Detroit runaway, was brought to the station by Officer Fonda and is held pending contact with his family.
Merton K. Feather, a noted real estate man, is in Gy and Rapids on a business trip today visiting local offices and meeting clients.
Miss Barbara Dilts of Cassopolis is the guest of Eighthart friends for a few days.
A local paper weighs the Taft Foraker pact, Roosevelt reforms, and party battles. References to Foraker, Hanly, Mill er, and Cannon touch on liquor policy, zeal for reform, and a looming clash over leadership and trust issues.
Jim Watson says he did not favor the county option plank when it appeared in the Republican platform and notes that most people now support it. He reflects on evolving views and the party’s stance in the current political climate.
The United Press states its mission is to report world news attractively and readably without partisan bias. It vows to cover every important development promptly and thoroughly, noting exceptional facilities for campaign coverage and a promise to report for all parties beyond Republicans and Democrats.
An fragmentary clipping hints at continued adherence to initial beliefs. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to identify a person or event.
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