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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
3
A 19th century notice warns readers about dangerous patent medicines and stimulant tonics sold by Houseworth Bros. It cautions about the risks and urges caution in their use while advertising Father Johns Medicine for sale.
Blanchard of the High School traveled to South Bend last night to arrange a dual meet with the South Bend high school team. A final decision is expected within the next week with the meet tentatively set for April 28 at South Bend.
Confusing notes discuss who will use the new ball park as the High School track season nears and Bob Clayton departs for Denver to start a new life. The hot weather and practice scenes hint at future games and shifting loyalties in the local sports scene.
Mr. Parks bought goods in South Bend and owed 14.88 when he moved to the city. The agreement was to pay arrearage to Mr. Snyder of Peoples Outfitting Co. The creditor alleged nonpayment, leading to replevin. the case was settled amicably out of court with each side paying half the costs.
Chauncey W Miller and wife transfer to John W Brown in Nappanee for 900. John W Fieldhouse and wife transfer to Napoleon B Corrs and Elizabeth Bingham for 2225 in Elkhart. Elma Burns and husband transfer to Sylvester Swinehart for 80 acres in Concord for 2440. James C Cannon and wife transfer to Bertha Frankel for 2500 in Elkhart. E C Vallance and wife transfer to Frank E Brough for a lot in Wilden’s addition to Goshen. Sylvester W Shumara and wife transfer to Willard Fleming for a lot in Elkhart for 625.
A former circus performer recounts a lifetime on the road with Swales and Ringling Brothers. He describes seat privileges, stunts, advertisers like Harris with monkeys and a zebra, detours to Detroit and Chicago, and the Actors Society hopes of a $5000 payout.
The council will not fill the vacancy caused by the death of Ira Hapner of Benton Township until the regular annual session in September when a successor will be selected. Several candidates from Benton are expected to run.
The record lists final proofs filed for the estates of Benjamin Miller Jacob Weldy as administrator discharged George J. Cline with Joseph Gallagher as administrator Mary Stutsman with Daniel Stutsman as administrator and Johanna Harris with Michael J. Harris. An inventory of $250 was filed for George Shaffer’s minor heirs.
A public notice touts Madam Julian a refined clairvoyant who reads for women in private parlors at Hotel Golden. Private sittings drop from $5 to $1 this week, with two lower priced options available.
Notice that the partnership subsisting between Warfield Newman and William O. Newman in Elkhart Indiana is dissolved by mutual consent. Warfield Newman will continue the business and collect all debts and pay all debts of the firm. Dated April 3 1906.
New Shadow Batiste Dress Goods Grey Receda and Blue 46 inches wide priced at 1.00. New Grey Shadows Panama Suiting 46 inches wide at 1.00. The Phantom Plaid Suitings in Green Blue and Grey range 46 to 54 inches wide priced at 0.50.
A fragment lists clothing items including Biton Suits in Reseda Grey and Alice Blue with soutache braid and circular skirts. Features include new 34 inch sleeve, double stitched folds, and front buttons. Special weekly price noted at 15.00.
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