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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1909

Page

2

Otis Harlan Stars in Broken Idol at Bucklen Theatre

Otis Harlan leads the musical comedy Broken Idol at the Bucklen theatre with a large busy chorus. The revue features novelty effects Oriental scenes and a balloon finale that drew big applause and delighted audiences. The cast includes Silas Pugsley Jack Mason Marion Pugsley Eli Muddleford and Sun Lee Loo with Madge Vee Birdie Beaumont and others.

B.C. Whitney Otis Harlan Bucklen Theatre Hal. Stephens Harry’ Williams Robert VanAlstyne Gus Sohlke Otis Harlan Bucklen Silas Pugsley Big Muddleford Doc Whatt Chinatown Los Angeles Marion Jack Mason Eli Muddleford Lord Danby Eli Santa Monica Doc Whatt Pugsley Sun Lee Loo May Chant Dee What Alice Yorke Marion Pugsley George Richards Otto Hoffman Carrie Perkins Mrs. Muddleford Chas. H. Bowers David Andrada Madge Vee Lawrence Comer Sing Wee Mile Marie De’Dean Berger Paris Birdie Beaumont

Stage Effects In Alley Soaked By Heavy Storm At Theatre

Audience watched the second act of A Broken Idol as rain and hail drenched the alley behind Bucklen theatre while the Chinatown setting stalled production. Managers warn they will not bring costly shows to Elkhart without proper house improvements to protect scenery.

Bucklen Theatre Chinatown Elkhart

Des Moines Couples Seek Double Divorce and Swap

In Des Moines Iowa April 29 a pair of divorce suits by Mr and Mrs Louis R Hough and Mr and Mrs Rob Hancock seek legal separation with plans to trade spouses houses and furniture after court decree. Hough faces prior financial troubles including a 120000 livestock loss and bankruptcy. Hancock is a grain broker with three children and a custody request accompanies his wife s petition.

Des Moines, Ta Louis R. Hough Fob. Hancock Des’Moines Hough Hancock Baxter, Ja

Mi-ona tablets offered to ease indigestion and skin tone

Houseworth Bros promotes Mi-ona tablets claiming quick relief from indigestion belching sour stomach and heartburn with a promise of better digestion and a healthier complexion. The ad guarantees money back and asserts use will curb seasickness pregnancy vomiting and general malaise. It urges purchasing from leading druggists.

Houseworth Bros Houseworth Brog. Io

Bucklen Theatre Inauguration Pictures Tonight

Bucklen presents Taft inauguration moving pictures from Washington last March as the main feature. Two big reels run about eighty minutes for five cents. A Truth want ad promises results.

Bucklen Taft Washington Making Inn

Abduction Case Tied to Whitla and Boyle Over Ransom

The report links Mr Whitla to an abduction involving Boyle. On March 25 at a street corner near Hendrickson's store, Boyle allegedly received a package with $10,000 ransom. Whitla allegedly told Boyle the goal was his safe return and no prosecution.

Itig Whitia Boyle

Miss Helen Bull Weds Alan Urquart in Quincy Residence

Miss Helen Bull daughter of Mr and Mrs William Bull legendary in Chicago society married Alan Urquart today at the Bull family home in Quincy Illinois The bridegroom Patrick Campbell from London is a lieutenant in the British navy They plan to live in London with the ceremony marking a union of prominent families in a city setting

Quincy Ill Helen Bull William B. Bull Ann Chicago

Gazell Found Guilty in Farm Bank Theft Case

Henry W. Gazell, former secretary and treasurer of the Farmers' and Merchants' Banking Company of Cleveland, convicted of larceny for stealing three notes totaling $13,000. The bank failed in July 1908 causing losses to about 3,000 depositors amounting to $150,000.

Cleveland, O W. Gazell Farmers’ & ‘Merchants’ Banking Company Gazell

Steamer Troy Reaches Duluth First Of Big Freighters

The steamer Troy of the Western Transit line was the first large freighter to reach Duluth from the lower lakes, arriving shortly before four o clock yesterday afternoon.

Troy Duluth Minn Western Transit Line Lower Lakes

Garden Lots For Sale At Limited Time

Advertises garden plots at 50 dollars each with limited time offer. States cash price of 1 dollar and two month terms. Signed by D. M. Best.

City Treasurer Announces Annual Tax Collection

City records for collecting taxes are in the treasurer's office. The levy includes city tax of 1.20 and a poll tax for men aged over twenty one to under fifty. Paving sewer sidewalk assessments due now with delinquency after May 3, 1909. Office hours listed and receipts should include all real estate personal property and poll taxes.

A. Campbell

Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad from Houseworth Bros

An advertising note urging readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. It warns against substitutes claiming to be genuine and highlights a yellow package.

Foley Houseworth Bros

Mortgage Exemption Affidavits and Farm for Sale

Affidavits must be filed immediately at The Simpson Abstract Office. The deadline is the last day of April. Office hours include evenings. Louis M Simpson handles the matter. Also advertised: a 178 acre farm, priced to sell, offered by Bo I Shun & Son from Monger Block, wet 30.

Simpson Louis M, Simpson D&w Bo I. Shun

Garden Park lots available near city car line

Advertisement offers Garden Park lots measuring fifty by one hundred twenty feet for fifty dollars. The note mentions cash and a monthly payment of one dollar on Lusher Avenue, within five minutes walk from the city car line. Signed D. M. Best.

Lusher D. M ‘Best

Grain Prices and Supplies Across Chicago and New York Markets

Chicago notes show flour and wheat prices with firm tones and various grades, including Minnesota hard patent and export jute, plus May and July wheat quotes. Butter, eggs, potatoes, and live poultry are listed with receipts and multiple quality ranges. New York reports firm flour and No. 2 red wheat prices, with spots for corn and oats and May to September futures activity.

Chicago Minnesota Tuly Bela New Whitewood New York Duluth Emi

Live Stock Prices in Chicago and Omaha Markets

Chicago figures show cattle grades from good to fancy with steers $5.50 to $8.20 and cows $3.40 to $5.75, yearlings $5.25 to $6.75, and hogs from $7.00 to $7.45. Omaha listings quote active cattle trade with native steers $4.76 to $6.50, cows $3.00 to $5.60, stockers $3.00 to $5.60, calves $3.25 to $6.50, and sheep noting higher prices for yearlings and lambs.

Chicago Omaha Texas Stockeré

De Laval separators dominate global creamery use

Advertisement notes De Laval cream separators as best and used in eighty percent of the world's creameries. Mentions a new machine available for livestock exchange and a request to buy a fresh cow. Includes contact J. D. Comstock of Elkhart Indiana and a home phone listing.

de Laval J.D. Comstock Elkhart Ind

Garden Park lots for sale at 50 dollars each

Garden Park offers 50x120 foot lots for sale at 50 dollars each with one dollar cash and one dollar monthly. D M Best and Houseworth Bros announce agency for Zemo skin remedy advertised as a permanent cure for pimples dandruff and skin diseases with in store display photos and samples available.

Houseworth “Bros Zemo Ieremia Zeino

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