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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
8
An advertisement by Dr Edward Koch claims his Perfect System cures lung weakness bronchitis and consumption through home treatment. It lists symptoms such as chest pain persistent coughing breathlessness loss of appetite and indigestion and offers references in Elkhart on request.
Benjamin Mvers who runs a street sprinkler was arrested for assault and battery after a dispute with his wife Rebecca Ant on Myers a wealthy widow. The couple married a year ago amid local gossip about wealth and age. Myers alleges Mvers loaned her money and she struck her head on a chair corner during the quarrel.
Judge Walter A. Funk declares the Superior Court constitutional and expedites final adjudication. The ruling contrasts with Judge James Dodge in Goshen, moving the case toward the state Supreme Court within five weeks to resolve the dispute over county court authority and county commissioner approvals.
Fred L. Feick president of the Trainmen's Indiana Legislative Board denounced State Senator A. R. Beardsley as an enemy of labor at a large Elkhart gathering. Feick praised local representatives Baker and Zonk, criticized Beardsley for siding with special interests, and highlighted railroad workers' concerns and recent legislative gains.
Fire crews found Mrs Albin dead in a burned closet after Ludwig allegedly struck her at midday and poured gasoline on her clothing. He was found nearby with severe wounds and later died after hospital treatment. The couple, once well known locally, reportedly quarreled. investigators cite a possible murder suicide attempt as the cause.
The Home Journal warns that sham and imitation in American life harm children during formative years. It argues society tolerates deceptive influences as parents’ shame surrounds youths amid superficial trends and false roles.
A critique questions the envy of the very rich and argues they deserve simple pleasures. It notes steam yachts private cars and golf links as common targets of scorn while claiming many cannot buy deeper joys. It suggests the rich settle for small satisfactions and deserve happiness within their means.
A rough transcription describes a village memorial chapel event where a carpenter, praised for his services and sound advice, was asked to speak after a dungerenn. The speaker, despite being fitted for public address, sat down laughing as summer visitors reacted with roars. Youth’s Companion.
Fragmentary text notes variations in the pulse as age advances from birth to four years. It mentions wide ranges and steady declines affecting development, with unclear medical context or complete statements. Further readable details are not provided.
A frightened track walker at Independence Road identified a broken rail on a line that had been blown up. He alerted the agent, and engineers realized the danger with seconds to spare. The Italian rail worker then ran two miles to Bedford to summon help as authorities investigated two suspicious men nearby.
Mrs. Margaret Curry mother of Frank W. Curry of this city died after heart failure about 6 PM at her son George W Curry’s home five miles east of the city in Washington township. She was past 80, born September 13, 1826, and long a resident of Elkhart county. Survived by four sons James E B Curry Warsaw Charles F Curry Leesburg Galvin B Curry Chatsworth and John W Curry Butler Ind and one sister Mrs Nora Becker of Wascon Q.
Mrs A G Machan and Mrs Emma Derthick left today for a week's visit with relatives at Momence and other points in Illinois. Mrs Para Lemmon attended the golden anniversary of Mme Sad Mrs Valentine Berkey in Go Shen Tuesday.
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