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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
Vincennes Indiana reports a heated dry vs wet battle as 200 autos haul voters to polls. Brewers fund wet side and drys mobilize but both sides predict outcome, with early tallies suggesting a 625 vote edge for wets.
Delegates gather at Eagles Hall tonight for nominations for mayor city auditor city treasurer city judge and three council seats. William A Allen is named as a judge candidate while Ben J Bixler contests for clerk with BE AL Kallen. Wilbur T Gray and Tedayward F Campbell seek treasurer. remaining council entries unchanged.
The First Baptist Church will observe Old Peoples Day next Sunday morning with a special service. Conve yances will be provided for those unable to walk. Rev J T Smith of the Indiana Baptist state convention will preach, bringing a notable program aligned with Gary needs as the church continues construction of its new house of worship.
The September wheat pit at Chicago closed with a 13 cent gain amid a delivery day scramble. Traders sent prices higher on renewed demand and limited supply as the market settled for the day.
The State Bank Commissioner began paying dollar for dollar to Columbia Bank and Trust depositors now in receivership. Depositors could recover up to 2 800 000 while Kansas City banks shipped currency to meet claims. Official statements explain reasons behind the actions and the bank’s guaranty measures.
The superior court jury hearing the case of the State of Indiana on relation of Nora P Sailor against Clarence R Sailor for fraudulent marriage was excused after four and a half hours without reaching a verdict. The trial of the damage suit by Lewis Ke Cause and Ed A Fisher of Case Fisher against Louis Wingerhoft opened with testimony about a vehicle wreck and damages totaling around 125 to 350 dollars, with further references to the accident scene and subsequent investigations.
A Prattville church social gathering drew men and their wives for a Methodist Brotherhood banquet. Guided by Reverend Beatty and organized by a committee, attendees sat at tables arranged by church ladies, shared prayers, and heard speakers on church involvement in daily life and the value of fellowship.
Reports from an authentic source say the Northern Indiana railway will erect a new street car and freight depot in Elkhart next year. Discussions focus on site location, consolidating passenger and freight functions, and potential connections along Bucklen and East Jackson streets.
Residents push for timely improvement on Franklin Street amid a dispute over material supply from Obispo and Andrews Asphalt. The Public Works Board reviews quotations and correspondence with Obispo providers, considering delaying the project to avoid court action and seeking a settlement to finish before season’s end.
iS of Advertising advantages of Ellc Smoker held last evening union labor is praised W F Stanton heard on subject of how to obtain skilled labor big factory would locate here discussions touched on shelter knight heart and suggestions that if carried out would bring many people to work speaker Lorenzo Gary spoke on good roads and Royal Conta on gooseneck lighting councilman Lounsber and W ner discussed shade trees and other topics the meeting contemplated buying the Kimbark factory building for the company occupy the site with up to two hundred men employed company notes on future committees and equal opportunities
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