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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
7
A romance began with a basket of peaches bearing Miss Waterhouse’s name. Abel, once a local polo player and baseball manager, now a traveling salesman for Anderson Tool Company, plans to marry next Saturday after Miss Waterhouse inherited a peach orchard from her father. Abel is a son of the late Herman Abel.
Winona Lake hosts daily influx of hundreds of visitors for diverse gatherings including Sunday school training citizenship institutes Bible schools concerts lectures and pipe organ recitals as August events draw crowds.
The Central district of the Lutheran synod spanning Ohio Indiana and Kentucky adjourned after a meeting in Laporte with about 600 clergy teachers and lay delegates accepting Cleveland as the site for the 1910 conference following an invitation from a local church.
Evansville August 12. West Side Business association of es city has secured options on a large steel mill employing 1400 men now in the Pillsboro district. The definite announcement of the mill's establishment here is expected within two weeks.
Shelbyville reports firmer demand for furniture as factories increase labor. Some plants extend shifts by three hours to meet rising orders, marking a notable recovery from the downturn last seen in October 1907. A Goshen report follows about a check forgery case.
A $50 reward is offered by Elkhart Gas Co to anyone providing the names of the person or persons who tampered with their viziers. Frank R. Flynn is the manager.
A fragment mentions a regular price of ten cents per week related to a fencer and addresses a charge. The readable text is incomplete but implies a weekly rate and a billing or pricing note associated with a fencing item or service.
A fragment mentions someone who has worked in Indiana Illinois and Ohio towns and disposed of a bad $25 check at City National Bank of Goshen to M. C. Shrock a fuel dealer.
Salvation Army abandons Richmond post citing abundant prosperity and good citizenship making a profitable field unlikely.
Hanover reports the city council has ordered cement sidewalks to be laid along Main Street for over a mile. Boonville notes Mrs. Edward Day died from burns after an oil can exploded while she poured oil on a kitchen fire. Rushville covers the Patriotic Sons of America state meeting with about 100 members attending across five camps. Lt. Gov. Frank J. Hall spoke at Steuben County Old Settlers’ gathering in Angola, Richmond. The United Brethren church unanamously seeks Rev. Milton Hobson’s return for another year as Lafayette hosts state conference September 7 to 13 at St. Paul’s church drawing 1,000 visitors. Ft Wayne marks the 53rd anniversary of its city fire department with surviving original members in attendance.
The article recounts Miss Phillips, famed for her annual Christmas charity work delivering toys and clothing to needy children. It notes supporters’ high regard, a self-inflicted death, and a note stating health struggles and a desire to serve mankind.
Guayaquil reports telegraphic congratulations from many nations on the 100th anniversary of Ecuador’s move toward independence from Spain. The government will extend the national exposition to December. France Peru and Chile have opened exhibits. the United States display will be ready next week.
All persons are advised to take Voley's Kidney Remedy for back ache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It claims to quickly correct urinary irregularities and restore health and strength. Do not neglect signs of kidney or bladder trouble to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
A cough remedy advertised by L. D. Miller promises quick relief without opium or harsh ingredients. The ad asserts safety and ease in treating tickling or dry coughs.
Five deaths and forty seven new infantile paralysis cases have been reported to the health department to date in St Paul Minnesota on August 12.
Chicago and New York market summaries list flour, wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, potatoes and poultry prices. Highlights include weak flour in Chicago with various wheat grades and jute export bag values, while New York notes firmer wheat and steady corn and oats with equipment and dairy price ranges.
8 room house with modern conveniences on lot 545 by 165 feet at 229 Marion Street offered by J. M. Hughes. Easy terms available. inquiries at the house or local post office.
Sale notice offers a 130 acre Michigan farm with about 45 acres in corn and sturdy buildings. Seller M. W. Stark in Monger Building 45 invites moderate part payment property inquiries.
A French scientist claims a blood focused method as a long life secret. The piece credits Electric Bitters with purifying and vitalizing blood, rebuilding nerves, and improving overall health. W M Sherman of Cushing Maine reports complete recovery. Available for 50 cents at Houseworth Bros.
Local notice notes a reward for tamperers of meters by Elkhart Gas Co with Frank R. Flynn as manager. A Detroit advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Fills cured Mrs. M B Fisher’s ailments after a suggested operation, promoting benefits for appendicitis constipation and headache at a 25 cent price.
Fragmentary OCR reads offer for free access during a window at 300 Main Street in Gen City near South Main. Mentions August and Michigan Northern interurban service delivery context but details unclear.
Vacant Riverside lots for plumbing or auto runabout use and a house for rent are advertised by G. A. Boice. Also a note about chestnut coal from B. C. Godfrey & Sons and a reference to the ESE Photo Gallery.
The note lists an offer displayed in a window at 300 Main South Main Street inviting passersby to take items free of charge with no shown deadline or conditions. It reflects a casual curbside giveaway in local exchange.
Elkhart readers report lasting relief from backaches and kidney complaints after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Charles M. Garberich of 1129 Center St credits the remedy with a permanent cure after years of suffering. Sold by local dealers with Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents. window display at 300 South Main St.
Residents of East Jackson urged to contact Gas Office to arrange gas main connections. Work on new gas lines will begin in a few days.
Local advertisement touts Gandy Cold Cure Tablets as a quick remedy for colds and grip, claiming fast relief within a few hours. Product is sold by I. D. Miller at the listed price of 48–25e. Read as a consumer notice for home remedies.
The report lists cattle prices with ranges for prime to good steers from $5.13 to $7.60, fancy yearlings at $6.50 to $7.60, and various grades for cows, heifers, and canners. Inferior and common categories show lower bids, reflecting mixed demand.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a weed issue and a reference to Trath with unclear context. No explicit dates or organizations are readable. The garbled line hints at agricultural or field conditions but provides no verifiable facts for a full summary.
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