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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1906

Page

4

Democratic Ticket Listings for County Offices

A historical slate lists county government candidates by district and at large. Names include Solomon Thornton Cleveland Township for First District Council, J P Sanders Concord for Second District, Jacob Wogeman Goshen for Third District, John F Stillwell Clinton for Fourth District, and at large John Hartman Nappanee Aaron Work Concord A J Mangus Bristol. Other offices name Jacob Haustentein Baugo for Assessor and Dr Samuel Wagner Wakarusa for County Commissioner with Geo Doll Elkhart City Middle District C L Landgraver Goshen, Harley M Holden Baugo James Leicester Jr Elkhart, Ch B Witt Goshen Clerk Frank R Flynn W E Hart Recorder Samuel A Hoover Clinton Township Le Treasurer J Q Bristol Elkhart City Sheriff Albert Rinehart Elkhart City Auditor William Beasecker Concord Township.

Solomon Thornton Cleveland Township J. P. Sanders Concord Jacob Wogeman Goshen John F. Stillwell Clinton John Hartman Nappanee Aaron Work A. J. Mangus Bristol Jacob Haustentein Baugo Township Samuel Wagner Wakarusa Geo. Doll Elkhart City Cc. L. Landgraver Harley M. Holden Baugo Tp James Leicester Elkhart Chas B. Witt Frank R. Flynn Wiehart Samuel A. Hoover Clinton Township J. Q. Bristol Elkhart City. “Ty Sheriff—Seret Albert Rinehart William Beasecker Concorde Township

Editorial Thought on Elkhart County Politics

The Elkhart Review continues to harp on alleged untruths about Elkhart county Republicans. The Review claims highway robbery accusations are false but offers only denials, with no factual refutation of the big assessments levied against Republican nominees.

Goshen Democrat Elkhart Review Elkhart County

Campaign Notes Omit Key Fiscal Details By Governor Hanly

In his opening campaign Governor Hanly did not reveal several fiscal issues. The critique cites borrowings from David B. Sherrick when auditor, state tax increases of about 500000 annually, and statewide advances of 954000 through Oct 31 1905. It also notes a 9260827 fiscal year with 3000000 excess over prior receipts, whitewashing charges at the Girls Industrial School, extra advisers beyond salaried staff, use of a 40000 contingency fund, and the state debt paid with funds from Democratic laws.

Hanly David B. Sherrick Jega

Governor’s speech cited amid concerns over political machine

The governor faced criticism for not addressing issues of public interest while others argue his focus is on building a political machine for personal gain and advantage.

Tur nips pumpkins squash on display at Kendallville fair

A traveler notes a Bucklen family exhibit at the Kendallville fair including tur nips pumpkins and a cherry tree grown squash claimed to be prize worthy. East Elkhart growers provided the produce and a friend reports plans to return with a first prize trophy for vegetables.

William Fauch Turk” Frederick Kendallville Fair East Ejihart

New York Governor Nominations Stir Elkhart Interest

Elkhart residents weigh Hearst ties and Hughes backing as New York gubernatorial races unfold. A wager forms among locals over the likely nominee while two men narrowly escape tragedy at Christiana Lake during a hull heads outing. One pocketbook held $16 before the dip.

Earl Elkhart New ‘York Christiana Lake Lkhart

Real Estate Transfers In Elkhart Area

John W Fieldhouse transfers to multiple buyers in Elkhart including Rachel Miller eth al and Harry B Long with prices from 325 to 1700. Other deeds show transfers from Maude C Underhill to Fieldhouse and Cephas Cripe to Warren Fulmer with sums up to 2100. Additional notices list Baldwin Berkey Chapman Pope and others.

John W. Fieldhouse Rachel ‘Miller Hannah Clark Elkhart Harry B. Long Primley Willowgale Elkhart Henry Darnton Maude C. Underhill Strong Joseph H. Doughlas Geo H. Fister Beardsley Delbert M. ‘Bower Serenore & Scales Idlewild Cephas Cripe Warren Fulmer Concord Mary AL Amidon Michael Harriet Klopfenstein Leitches Henry A. Pope Banks Benner Kenwood Frank

Dairy Machine Company Incorporation Filed in Elkhart County

Elkhart County records show The National Dairy Machine Company filed articles of incorporation with County Recorder O C Vernon. Capital stock is 125000 dollars across 1250 shares of 100 dollars each, with 1000 common shares and 250 preferred shares. The corporation exists for fifty years with principal place of business to be determined. The object is manufacturing and mechanical business.

National. Dairy. Machine. Company Recorder. O. C Vernon

Elkhart High Football Schedule At Home This Year

Elkhart High School will host all home games at Elk Heart Driving Park. Claude Sanders reports the schedule: Oct 6 LaPorte at Elkhart, Oct 13 Mishawaka at Elkhart, Oct 20 Michigan City at Michigan City, Oct 27 Goshen at Goshen, Nov 3 Michigan City at Elkhart, Nov 10 LaPorte at LaPorte, Nov 17 Goshen at Elkhart, Nov 24 open. The team is light in weight but strong in spirit.

Elkhart High School Elkhart Claude Sanders LaPorte Elk‘hart Mishawaka Michigan — City Michigan City Goshen

McGraw Reflects on Lost Games and Batting Breakup

John J. McGraw cites 20 near misses this season where a single hit would have won games. He says losing Donlin and Brown disrupted the batting balance, making left-handers scarce and easy for opponents, contributing to declines as New York races toward the season’s end.

John J. McGraw Chicagos Donlin Breown New York Brown

Betting 20 to 1 Against the Naps in Pennant Race

Predictions run high as Cleveland eyes the American league pennant with wagers piling up among gamblers and stock market figures. A broker wagered 5000 to 250 against the Naps not winning. Another Chicago bet stood at 500 to 5000 that Cleveland beats Chicago for the pennant. If Cleveland sweeps the doubleheader from New York today further bets are expected.

NAPS Cleveland Plung Ers Stock Exchanges Chicago New Yorks

Central League Managers Sign For 1907

Only three Central league managers have signed for 1907 Pop Schriever of Wheeling Jack Hendricks of Springfield and Ed McKean of Dayton Canton Evansville and Terre Haute will have new leaders while South Bend and Grand Rapids have not settled the question If Ganzel goes to a major league team Jack Morrissey will lead the team Grant is reserved by South Bend but has not signed a contract.

Pop” Schriever Wheeling Jack Hendricks Springfield Ed. McKean Dayton Canton Evansville Terre Haute South Bend Grand Rapids Ganzel Jack Morrissey Grant

New Owners Take Springfield Baseball Franchise in 1907

John Bushnell son of former Governor Bushnell and president of the Springfield Troy and Piqua Traction line and David F Snyder acquire the Springfield Central league baseball company stock. They will operate the franchise during the 1907 season with Hendricks retained as manager.

John Bushnell Gov. Bushnell Springfield Troy Piqua Traction Line David. F., Snyder Central League Springfield, Company Hendricks

Fort Wayne Hopeful Player Forms Franchise Bid

Louis Holbrook of Fort Wayne organized and applied for a franchise in either the Central league or the Ohio and Pennsylvania league. He watched games in 23 leagues this season and sees strong talent. The Central league closed Tuesday with Grand Rapids winning the flag, Springfield second, Canton third. Indications point to no changes in 1907, with a 140 game schedule instead of 154.

Louis Holbrook Fort Wayne Grand Rapids Springfield Canton

Ping Question Stirs Fans Over Wagner Playing Time

Forum among high school alumni questions why Ping Wagner does not enter the game. The remark notes Wagner as an all around athlete and questions the decision while seeking clarification.

Alumani Ping”. Wagner Ping

Ganzel Plans Manager Change for Grand Rapids Team

John Ganzel intends to leave Grand Rapids property with a trusted successor to manage a major league team next year. He will appoint a capable man to take over the managerial duties and oversee operations.

John Ganzel Grand ‘Rapids

Clarence Jessup Forms Baseball Team From Michigan Bush Leaguers

Clarence Jessup organizes a baseball squad composed of Michigan Bush Leaguers and others who will play in Richmond for the season.

Jessup Michigan Bush Richmond

Detroit Star Seeks Penalty Edge Over White Sox

A fragmented note notes Detroit aiming to pressure the White Sox for a win in a penent context. The line hints at pursuit of advantage in a baseball contest.

Detroit Ge White Sox Sox

Capital rises and global incidents mirror turbulent era

The Dresdner bank raises capital by 5 million dollars while the Russo-Chinese bank plans a New York branch. International figures face political shifts in Russia and Cuba, including Shipoff’s resignation and Montoro Valdés’s London return. Tragedies in Mexico and Mississippi, plus a Japanese war honors surge, mark a world-wide ripple of events.

Dresdener Bank Dresden New York Cummins Iowa Nebraska Mike Schreck Chicago Harvey Rodgers A& Terre Haute Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor Washington Michigan J. B. Shipman Goldwater John M. Gillen St. Paul Minn International Cancer Congress Frankfort-on-the- Main M. Sederip Vyatka Russia Dmitri Shipoff Las Salas Compagnie Marocaine Maghzen Tekanas Callego Mexico O. H. Bacon John McHughe Tokio Ito Yamagata Omya Togo Montana Labor Party Democratic‘ Party T. J. Walsh Helena Congress J. J. McClernan Butte Supreme ‘Court Senor Montoro’y Valdés Great’ Britain London Rio’ de Janeiro pan-American Congress Havana W. J. Dugan John Hays John Cotton Macon Miss Dugan

Rail line purchased at sheriff sale in Dakota City

Sioux City driven Homer and Southern railway was sold at sheriff s sale in Dakota City Nebraska for 16700 dollars. James A Kaye of Sioux City is the purchaser.

Sioux City Homer & Southern Railway Dakota City Neb James A. Kaye

Markets Report Chicago and New York Prices

Chicago notes steady to firm tones across grains with flour bids at 4.70 for Minnesota patent wheat and export bag ranges. Wheat futures ease to around 74 3 4 to 75 1 4, corn hold near 43 1 4, oats active near 33 1 2, rye subdued then firmer for deferreds. butter firm 19 1 4 to 23 1 4, eggs steady to firm 15 1 2 to 18 1 2, live poultry mixed with turkeys 12 per lb and fowls around 11 4. New York closes mixed with No 2 red wheat near 78 1 4, No 1 northern 90 2 4, corn No 2 57 1 4, oats 26 3 4 to 40 4, rye steady.

Chicago Minnesota New York Duluth

Cattle and Sheep Prices for Omaha Market

Omaha Nebraska September 26 report lists cattle grades from native to range and calves with values from 2.50 to 8.25 per hundredweight and sheep figures for wethers ewes and lambs ranging from 3.75 to 7.75, noting good to fancy categories and price spreads.

Chicago Omaha Neb Gattle

Six Die in Wabash Wreck in Illinois

A passenger train on the Wabash Railroad crashed into an open switch near Danville Illinois. Six dead and 35 to 40 injured. Cause cited as freight crew leaving the switch open. Victims include Jonas S. Butler engineer and A W Allison fireman. Dozens burned or injured, many including women and children. rescue efforts ongoing.

Danville Ill Wabash Henry Miller Wabash Road Jonas S. Butler Peru Ind A. W. Allison Lafayette Edward Harding Ivesville Tfl C. H. Karnes George Godaman Springfield Arthur Shoemaker J. D. Foster Idaville Guelph Ontario Margaret Vinson John Nellie ‘Livingston Buffalo In. Y Chhldren Rose Gladys Fern A. Butler Fort Wayne Josiah Laney Ren Fon Ola Vivian Montmorency G. L. Flowers Postal Litchfield Dora Stockton Harding St. Elizabeth's Hospital D. Hughes

Too Proud To Beg at Buckler Theatre Tonight

Lincoln J. Carter presents Too Proud to Beg at the Buckler Theatre tonight at popular prices. The tale follows a heroine defending her two children after her husband is believed murdered, with a detective husband disguised to find and rescue his children. Harry Beresford stars in The Woman Hater next Monday, while His Last Dollar features at Bucklen tomorrow night.

Lincoln J. Carter Buckler Theatre Villian Sol Smith Harry Beresford Mr. Bereford Bucklen Theatre

Interstate Commerce fixes hearing on export rate notice

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a further hearing on October 10 to consider notice changes in export and import rates for all goods except cotton, regarding changes within 30 days.

Washington The Interstate Commerce Commission

Pengilly Who Captured Davis Dies in Clinton

Alex Pen gilly a member of the squad that captured Jefferson Davis died in Clinton Missouri following a surgical operation. He was 66 years old and had received a portion of the reward offered for the capture in that historic act.

Davis Clinton, Mo Alex. Pengilly Union Jefferson Davis

Two Burned to Death in North Dakota Barn Fire

A barn near Cogswell North Dakota burned killing two threshing crew members who were asleep inside. Three other men were fatally injured in the same blaze reported September 27. Cooperative fire crews battled the flames but the two men did not survive.

Cogswell N. D

Total Fines for Rebating Railroads Announced

Washington officials announced that a total of 283,073 has been collected by the government from all railroads for rebates or conspiring to grant rebates. The action targets improper price reductions.

Washington Sept Traniary

Goshen Marriage Licenses Reported Yesterday and Today

Norris Peffley 22 of Goshen and Bessie Kenhey 19 of Goshen plus Victor Clough 26 of Sioux Falls D. and Eva Esther Domer 25 of Goshen received licenses in Goshen yesterday afternoon and today.

Goshen Norris Peffley Bessie Kenhey Laslie Victor Clough Sioux Falls Eva Esther Domer

Lake Shore and Other Railroads Verse Notices

The notice lists railway references and local ads including 60-ride tickets issued to firemen and engineers, upcoming semi annual watch inspection, wanted items like a snail and a short order cook, sales offers for a piano and furniture, lost items including a gun case and a leather bag with money and receipts, with instructions to return or leave finds at the Truth Office.

Lady Maccabees Ees

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Cco William D. Hazelton Bikhheart ‘Truth Daily Truth State of Indiana Political Chat Weree Eg R. Ludwig W. B. Hile Kentucky David Higgins Baldwin G. Cook America Mongrel Accross Bucklen Lake Shore and Other Railroads A. C Care ‘of Truth Office Marion B. G. “Wheeler Golden Washington ‘St H.G. Sommers Lessee New Bucklen Theatre F. S. Timmins Lincoln J.carter Crystal Theatre PPR LPO SOLI POI Joan H. Ammons George W. Lawrie Main St Arthur Krona Bessie Dude Quillian and Ethel May Dorothy Flora McGowan Beautiful Illustrated Home Sweet Home Bison City Kinodrome Waiter J. Rudesill Pan Engadino Switzerland Chilaren Buck’s
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