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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1910
Page
6
Time list shows west bound and east bound trains with daily and Sunday only services. Includes multiple early morning departures and limited surcharge notes, with officials Dickey traffic manager and Reynolds general superintendent.
Washington marked 45 years since President Lincoln was shot at Ford’s Theatre during Our American Cousin. Eye witnesses recount the dramatic moment and the president’s death at home across the street, as officials and family mourned. The last survivor listed was Secretary of State John Adlai. Hay kept Lincoln’s ring, later worn by Roosevelt at his first inauguration.
Chicago April 14 Still vigorous Dr Daniel M Pearsons famed philanthropist celebrated his ninetieth birthday at his Hinsdale home. He has given away about five sevenths of his fortune over the past twenty five years to forty seven colleges and institutions in twenty four states and abroad including Berea college Beloit and Mount Holyoke. He and his wife had no children and intend to distribute the rest of their wealth in his lifetime before his death.
A vintage patent remedy advertisement touts Dr Detchon’s Relief for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming cures in 1 to 8 days with dramatic language. It promotes Preventics Cold Cure Tablets as safe quick relief for colds and the grip. Sold by local druggists including Houseworth Bros and J H Bentz Co and BE D Miller.
Candy cold cure tablets advertised as a safe quick check for colds and the grip. Sold by E. D. Miller with weekly pricing offered.
Washington reports Dr. H W Wiley urges nine month storage limit for food in cold storage. He says extending storage to affect next season’s output goes beyond reasonable economy and hygiene. A House resolution by Mr Parsons directs inquiry into typhoid and tuberculosis risks in milk butter and cheese.
The cornerstone of the Woman's College of the Methodist Episcopal Church South was laid in Oklahoma City under the auspices of the state Masonic Grand Lodge. Bishops Hass of Nashville and James Atkins of Waynesville spoke at the ceremony.
Advertises Parisian Sage as an effective hair grower and dandruff remedy. Claims quick results, a two week trial with refund if unsatisfied, and that the product cleans and invigorates without greasiness. Sold by druggists and Houseworth Bros with 50 cent large bottle. mail orders via Giroux Mfc. Co. Buffalo NY.
A testimonial letter from B. D. Smith of Telmira New York touts Rheuma as eradicating years of rheumatic pain. The ad claims Rheuma lowers uric acid, aids kidneys, and restores strength. Wouseworth Bros. sell it, priced at one dollar a bottle with mail orders handled by Rheuma Co. Buffalo New York.
A humorous advertisement urges quick relief for burns cuts and skin ailments with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It claims it cured the entire family and advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal laxative, offering a free sample from the Pepsin Syrup Co. and noting Houseworth Bros. sells bottles at 50 cents and one dollar.
Vermont honors Justin S Morrill nationwide as the state marks the one hundredth anniversary of his birth. Morrill served ten years in the House before moving to the Senate in 1867, serving until his death in 1898.
In Rochester New York on April 15 Representative Eugene N Foss recently elected from the Fourteenth Massachusetts district will speak for James S Havens the Democratic candidate for the late Representative James Perkins seat The campaign centers on the same issue that Foss used to unseat his Massachusetts district the high cost of living tied to the Aldrich Payne tariff.
The estate of Eliza Ann Yenham announces sale of multiple Elkhart Indiana parcels on and after April 23 1910. Private cash bids may be made at First State Bank 407 South Main Street. Unsold parcels will go to public auction on May 11 1910 between 2 and 4 pm. Charles T. Greene administrator with attorney Turner Ye.
Rev Father Joseph J. Rice, formerly of Northbridge Massachusetts, was consecrated as bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Burlington in Burlington cathedral. The ceremony was led by Bishop Beagan of Springfield with Bishop Feehan of Wall River preaching. Rice is 39, native of Leicester Massachusetts, educated at Holy Cross College the Grand Seminary in Montreal and the American College in Rome. He has served in Portland Fitchburg Pittsfield and other New England churches.
For the second year in succession the Rhodes scholarship has been awarded to a youth of Teelandic parentage, Jocops T. Thorsen is the winner. The title notes the latest recipient and the parental background.
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