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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
2
Review notes a lively performance by Mr Pippy with clever character drawing and a chorus that delivers. The evening includes memorable moments and a small titter that turns into genuine guffaws, urged by quick dialogue and engaging stage presence. Telephone for seats at once.
Richard Ralston a bookkeeper at the Dank of Philip Randell is drawn into speculation and mortgages his home. Randell enlists Silas Skinner to forge books showing a major shortage. Randell arrives with police to arrest Ralston but Betty Bindle known as the Wyoming Girl thwarts the scheme by saving the mortgage and foiling the arrest. The tale ends in a comic sensational climax as the Wyoming Girl shines at the opera house Saturday matinee and night.
An advertisement claims dandruff is caused by a germ and can be cured only by Newbro s Herpicide. It promotes the product as the scientific, germ destroying hair preparation, suitable for regular use and available in bottles or samples from The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich.
An advertisement claims Zemo, a topical preparation, stops itching instantly and destroys germs causing eczema. It asserts Zemo has cured more chronic skin cases than any other remedy and endorses the product with a statement from Houseworth the druggist who offers samples.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell recounts years of indigestion liver trouble constipation nervousness and weakness. He credits twelve bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring his health and energy to attend daily business. The tonic is praised for stomach liver kidneys blood and nerves. Houseworth Bros. sells it for 50 cents.
Send your help wants to the People's Employment Agency Room 12 Curtis Blag. Home phone 213 N Letherman Asst Mor rel 5 2 cheapest accident insurance Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Stops the pain and heals the wound All druggists sell it White Curtain Poles Tet each At Miller's If A want ad in Truth brings results
Fragmentary text mentions owners and improvements to be completed and lines to be constructed. Purchase price and exact dates not provided.
Indianapolis reports that Leen V. Dibbie, ex town clerk of Barberton, Ohio, was arrested on suspicion of petty thievery. He confessed gambling away $600 of Barberton funds and said he fled when exposure loomed, but his arrest leads to possible relief for his family as his father covers the shortage. He was nabbed attempting to pawn 30 two cent stamps for 50 cents.
Three members of the North Manchester town board were arrested on affidavits by Edmund Holderman for permitting unverified claims and for allowing claims not filed five days before the meeting. Penalties include removal from office and fines.
Washington reports a hard storm on April 15 in Daviess county with snow and sleet killing the peach crop. A gale damaged telephone lines farm property and barns. Chickens blown down and box cars in railroad yards unroofed.
The source notes the number of towns changing from dry to wet policy and the corresponding population affected. It presents figures indicating 184 towns and a total population of 46 150 for those that changed.
Dispatch from Mexico reports a riot at Velardena in Coahuila State left 32 men killed and many injured. The unrest reportedly intensified from the initial clash as authorities noted a higher toll.
Col Roy Hoffman led a recent search for the Indian chief Gatch and his snake in the region. Oklahoma militia members arrived in Kansas City to assist in the operation.
Paul Caldwell newly elected secretary of the Baseball Association was attacked by a mad squirrel in Centralia Park yesterday. One ear nearly bitten off before the rodent was killed.
Rushville reports Henry Tonies a farmer aged years old shot himself in the temple and then hanged himself from a rope in the haymow to ensure his death. His son discovered the lifeless body dangling in the barn.
Thieves broke into the Southern depot at Eckerty twelve miles west of here and carried away more than $2,060 in express packages. They also took the agent's typewriter.
Laporte April 15 The Logansport Presbytery closed sessions with Rev. J. C. Barrett of Rensselaer elected moderator to succeed Dr. J. B. Donaldson of Logansport. Rev. A. M. Smith of Rochester chosen as permanent clerk.
Edward Payson Weston, famed pedestrian, arrives in Goshen from Kendallville and is met by two rows of admirers outside a town hotel. He is reported in good condition and plans to depart in the morning.
An unclear report describes a cats fatal incident tied to a union test. The text mentions a Despondent man named Hal Lou aged 22 from Laporte and a farming context. Details are fragmented and not fully clear.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Gov Marshall and assembly events with references to August 19 and Albany. The readable text lacks full context or clear actions to summarize.
The fragmentary text notes a date related item with unclear context. It mentions candidates and a likely event scheduled around a day but lacks readable names, places, or concrete actions to confirm details.
An Elkhart citizen from 811 Aspenwald Ave reports back pain urinary troubles and kidney discomfort eased by Dean's Kidney Pills after buying at Houseworth Bros. The testimonial notes prompt lasting relief and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as US agents.
A fragmented ledger itemizes transfers and payments between individuals and towns. Names such as Walter, John Smeltner, Ellen Zim, George AV, Goshen, Valentine, Berkey, Jacob Gingerich, Harrison, Foraker, Mary Deal, Melbert Re Sager appear with sums including 2100 and 3400 dollars and various land references.
In Elkhart during the second week of the month A EB Davis of Sulphur Springs Texas reports relief and regularity in bowel habits after regular piano tuning and health remedies.
A fragment mentions preparing a Maple Syrup supper with boiling and baking actions. It references cakes macaroni with cheese potatoes with cream and biscuits and a note about hot items. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or full details.
An old advertisement promotes cures for piles and skin eruptions. It names Houseworth Bros as a claim of effectiveness and markets the product as the world’s best. The fragmentary text hints at a patent medicine era style.
A terse notice lists a sweep tense order with a contact at Home and a phone number 354 for John Ort. The fragment implies official instructions or enforcement linked to a chimney sweep matter.
Fragmentary OCR text with unclear context and missing readable facts. Contains garbled names and phrases making it impossible to identify a person place organization or event.
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