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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1905
Page
7
After November 27 1904 the Lake Shore and Southern lines will run to and from Elk. The timetable indicates outbound trips and Rabt bound services as published.
The Southwest Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas offer inducements for home ownership with cheap land water healthful surroundings and a growing country. First and third Tuesdays monthly sell homeseeker tickets for one fare plus two dollars round trip. April 4 and 18 offer special rates. A mid June train excursion for fruit and truck growers to East Texas is planned with low rates. Write for itinerary costs and material. L O Schaefer T P A Cotton Belt Route Cincinnati Ohio.
A Kansas farmer in Johnson County near the Santa Fe trail found oil in a well on his farm and sold it to freighters for wagon grease. Interest grew after Indians showed wells existed statewide, with finance from Pennsylvania prompting action. In 1873 the Acres well at Iola yielded commercial gas, boosting southeastern prospecting and leading to widespread town heating and lighting by 1890.
A new railway route in Arabia will pass near the rock hewn tomb long believed to be Aaron's burial site. Nearby, archaeologists report the discovery of a buried, long forgotten city unearthed recently.
Gov. Joseph W. Folk of Missouri outlines a campaign to expose bribery in Albany by coaxing confessors into testifying, then confronting implicated officials with witnesses to force full disclosures and prosecute bribe takers. He emphasizes legal immunity for confessors and a patient pursuit of truth.
East and East with J F Henley filed Indiana impeachment actions to disbar and remove Robert G. Miller prosecuting attorney and Claude G. Malott Bloomington mayor while seeking to disbar Arthur M. Hadley. The move follows affidavits that a criminal case was settled for money.
Daniel Shaw long served as justice of the peace in La Porte County for 68 years after driving ox teams in Chicago starting in 1837. His record is said to be historic, and he died aged 91.
Washington March 30 The navy department reports Secretary Morton and his party depart Havana aboard the Dolphin bound for Fernandina Florida. From Fernandina they will travel by rail to Washington.
Maggie Watkins and Charles Gallagher, both colored, fought a knife duel in Cincinnati on March 30. Watkins was critically wounded and Gallagher lightly wounded. Medical aid was summoned as investigators reviewed the case.
Retailer advertises a March sale on carpets rugs and linoleum with prices per yard listed for Sultana Cottage Granites and many other weaves and patterns. Also features mats linoleums shades drapery services and clear offer of free carpet making during March plus hosiery shirts and wash dress goods.
Property buyers solicit claims against the Indiana National Bank and invite depositors to present their Receiver's certificates. M. A. Demarest offices in Monger Block offer to purchase claims, requesting contact and certificate details.
The ad promotes saving with 6 percent interest, payable semi annually, via Home Loan and Savings Association in Monger block room 104. It also reports a child saved from croup after Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, praised for being safe for children and non opiate.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers greatly reduced one way fares to Minnesota and the North and South Dakota on March 7 14 21 28 and April 4 11 18 25. For details contact F R Mosier T P A 113 Adams Street Chicago.
Chattanooga druggist Robt. J. Miller of Read House Drug Store praises Foley's Honey and Tar cough syrup for its merit and sales. Houseworth Bros. central drug store adds Douglas and Spencer candy line with popular varieties at 10 cents per pound.
After Sept 15 1905 tuning charges rise to 2.50. For first class tuning and repairing leave orders at the Music Store or phone 5v6. All work guaranteed. Ge o N Schaff at 503 South Third Street. Also listed addresses 42u and 422 South Main Street. The ad promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for colds.
The advertisement touts millions spent on railway improvements to protect passengers on a renowned line. It markets fast trains, superior service, shortest route, smooth tracks, and tourist sleepers. Inquiries invited to F. B. Choate at 20 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan.
Union Pacific offers a 200 mile Columbia River route with trains running 80 near the water for views from the car window. Two daily through trains provide accommodations for all classes. Inquiries to F Choate G A 126 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich.
Removal notice lists George N. Schaff piano builder and tuner at 503 South Third Street with phone 611. An advertisement urges readers to ask grocers for Burrell Morgan’s old fashioned stone ground buckwheat flour, described as splendid.
Pneumonia fears eased by Foley s Honey and Tar claiming to stop coughing heal lungs and prevent attacks if used promptly. Houseworth Bros sells the product. London auction records list a Stradivarius at 2800 and a Hieronymous Amata violin at 375 with a total market tone. Hollister s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as a tonic to enrich blood and vigor priced 35 cents per tea or tablets.
Moore and Son mortgage exemption affidavits must be filed before May 1 at the Simpson Abstract Office, 206 South Main Street, Tax Collector Louis M. Simpson. Also notices for typewriters rental and repair, plate rails, window glass, and Cresco Cough Cure advertised by local businesses.
The way will on the first and third Tuesdays of each month sell tickets at one fare plus $2 to points in Arizona Colorado Kansas Mexico Missouri Nebraska Nevada Texas Utah and Wyoming. For information contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago IL.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as harmless and proven to cure coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims long-standing trust as a relied upon remedy sold by all druggists.
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