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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
6
Eastbound service operates hourly from 6 66 a m to 9 55 p m with the last car at 12 10 a m Sundays observers can expect regular intervals throughout the day and night depending on demand.
In Spencer Indiana on April 22 the second trial of Emory Cassell for the murder of Thomas Mills began in the city opera house. The old courthouse is deemed unsafe for crowds and the unusually broad public interest has prompted the shift to an alternative venue.
Greenfield April 22. City plans require cigar dealers to obtain a city license of 1000 dollars to sell cigarettes despite a law permitting adult sales. Mayor John B. Hinchman revived an old ordinance from December 16, 1896, enforcing the license.
In Bedford on April 22 a barber union split over a resolution to close at ten on Saturdays and holiday nights. Some members refuse to follow the ruling, predicting union disruption as insurgents oppose the measure.
One of the heaviest damage cases tried here opened in the Bloomington circuit court. Milton L. Dickason sues Indiana Creosoting Company for personal injuries alleged to have crippled him for life. The plaintiff asks $30,000.
Perry Fitzgerald, a longtime stone sawyer for Consolidated Stone Company, was found dead at the Dark Hollow mill. His skull fractured and body mangled in a mysterious incident surrounding the mill grounds. Investigators pursue leads in the April case.
On April 22 a general merchandise store owned by Mrs. Fannie Dillon at Winslow burned with no one present. The origin is undetermined as the isolated building stood away from the business district. Loss estimated at $2,000 with partial insurance.
Four people injured when a touring car belonging to C.S. work crashed into a mule and wagon owned by William Modesitt. The occupants narrowly escaped death as the high speed collision occurred as the vehicle ran into the mule and wagon.
Greencastle Apr 22 Charles Runyan a farmer was struck by a limited interurban car west of the city and was perhaps fatally injured His leg was broken and he sustained internal injuries.
In Grand Rapids on April 22 the St. Pauls German Lutheran church announced plans to erect a parochial school during the coming summer. The project, backed by church leaders, aims to provide religious and academic instruction for local youth.
Mishawaka movement aims to secure a Carnegie library with construction expected to begin during the year. South Bend reports work on Kline drainage ditch costing about 100 Newcastle. Ottol L Be they owner of Gatesworth green house plant. Transfer involved a payment of 20 000. Laporte Mrs Barbara Noll and son Baward and Mr and Mrs Joht lis of this city have assumed piste duties.
A large crowd from the Elkhart vicinity gathered Sunday to pay respects at the funeral of Esther. Relatives and friends attended, reflecting the community’s mournful observance.
A health advice column warns that a busy businessman overworks his stomach by eating hastily and not chewing. It promotes Mi o na tablets as a cure for dyspepsia claiming they aid digestion, cleanse the stomach and bowels, and restore vigor. Sold by Houseworth Bros for 3 cents a large box with a guarantee or money back.
During the spring, Foley's Kidney Remedy offers a tonic to the kidneys after winter strain. It purifies the blood by stimulating the kidneys and aiding elimination, imparting new life and vigor. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
An advertisement extols a healthy body over facial beauty and urges keeping the stomach active and bowels open. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a stomach liver and bowel regulator with a free sample offer from the Caldwell Building Monticello.
Zemo, a topical preparation, claims to stop itching instantly and destroy eczema germs. Druggist Houseworth asserts it has cured more chronic skin cases than other remedies and urges customers to ask for a sample.
A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York credits Electric Bitters with curing indigestion torpid liver and nervous debility after medical treatment failed. He slept regained appetite and strength after twelve bottles restoring his old time health and vigor. 50 cents at Houseworth Bros.
A testimonial from W. Va resident J A Harmon praises Kings Wew Wife Pills for vitalizing organs and building brain and body. Houseworth Bros advertises 2256 units sold.
A fragmented OCR text shows jumbled words and stray phrases about scars, a knee, and a dangerous incident. The readable content offers little clear news, names, or concrete events to summarize into a coherent item.
President Taft directs Attorney General Wickersham to probe charges by Smoot Sutherland and Howell of Utah about railroads including Southern Pacific Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Denver Rio Grande Missouri Pacific Colorado Midland Colorado and Southern Chicago Burlington and Quincy Rock Island A T and Santa Fe discriminating against Salt Lake City and other Utah cities in eastern shipments. Examples claim coal beans cost 594 versus 225 to San Francisco and a 40 000 pound nail car costs 440 to Utah but 160 if sent further west.
Former President Roosevelt arrived at Mombasa aboard the Admiral and prepared for a jungle hunt. Rain did not dampen his spirits as he set foot on land and dined with the acting governor.
John Clark, farmer and father of 14 year old Lillian Clark, surrendered after shooting Amos Nixon 19, amid strong local support for the father and no warrant issued. Separate item reports former U.S. Senator David Turpie's death in Indianapolis after long illness.
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