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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
4
Notice states 10 cents weekly or 1 dollar yearly subscriptions payable to a carrier. If delivery is irregular report to the office. Advertising and communications must reach the office by 10 o clock to insure publication on the list aay.
H D Albers, manager, swears the Bona Fide average daily circulation of the Truth for July 1910 was 38914, excluding sample copies and unsold issues. Notary James B Molland confirms the oath dated August 4 1910 in Ferry County Indiana.
An old newspaper fragment advertises a location near South Main Avenue for the South End Drug Store, referencing Knevels' Book Store and Ed. Miller's TM as nearby landmarks. The text is incomplete but signals a small local retail district listing.
In Versailles Paris a bronze statue of George Washington, a gift from Virginia, was unveiled with high officials from both nations in attendance. Ceremonies featured addresses by Virginia commissioners and French officials, honoring Washington at the Marble Hall of the palace. The statue replicates Nouden’s Washington residence and was sent to France as a symbol of Virginia’s cordial relations and friendship.
August 18 entries note Louismre founded by French settlers from Newfoundland Iva Alexander OReilly became governor of Louisiana 1780 Battle of Fishing Creek Charles Francis Adams died in Boston November 27 1886 Waikes exploring expedition began for the South Pacific Maniperop Praneis Josepia born Austria Hungary West Genoa general Kearney 1850 Honore de Balzac died May 16 1799 Thomas Abealt tenth governor of Kentucky born Vinech na Ball violinist Ball died Born Web entering fragmented historical notes
James H Hyssop notes his 56th birthday. A biographical sketch lists his birth in Zenia Ohio and education at Wooster University 1877 and John Theatre University PhD. He taught at Lake Forest Bucknell Smith Columbia before resigning in 192 to head the American Society of Psychical Research.
City authorities decide to run cars from both ends of the Jackson Street line to serve patrons during sewer excavations. Bristol Valley line car operates hourly to the work point, easing travel as conditions allow and transfers will be granted if needed.
Advertisement notes a furniture hospital business run by W. Leininger located at 1323 Kinzieshiget with home phone numbers 2 or 1159 uw.
Chapham and Hart open Clapham Hart real estate office in the Curtis block. They plan to move to town, not focus on city properties but source farm lands for buyers from northern Indiana, southern Michigan, and beyond. Both bring extensive western land experience and expect strong farm sales.
City ordinance 177 fines any keeper who fails to confine fowl on personal premises, with penalties from 1 to 100 dollars per offense. The article notes disputes over poultry causing neighborhood quarrels and praises prompt legal relief under this ordinance.
Witnesses recall a gang of city prisoners under Officer George Coley as they worked in the stone yard rear of the civic building. A chant of Let George Do It sparked a slow effort to crush large stones, with one by one failing and a final quip from the crowd.
Huntington woman Ada Stemen leads the Women's Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church at the Huntington meeting. Officers include Cora New and Minnie Bashore with delegates to Freeport Michigan next June. A $12.7 collection funded Africa transport and Chinese school needs in Portland Oregon. The St Joseph district conference opened with devotions and committee appointments under Bishop Wood and Rev. Chambers.
The board of works and Elkhart Water Company plan to supply city water to about 200 residents on Prairie Street Mass and Westspenwold Avenue with a revised mains connection. The new plan removes a proposed extension under Lake Shore tracks and adds over 200 feet of mains at no extra city cost, creating two dead ends but improving service to the affected community.
George Smith pursues his children across cities with a police assist and warnings of further seizing efforts. He fears he may lose them to their mother and plans to telegraph Des Moines for funds as he continues the chase. An Indian census update notes a 2.5 percent population drop since 1890 and rising federal costs.
The Buffalo Wild West and Texas Rangers head a two performance program in Elkhart on Saturday August 27 beginning at 2 PM and 8 PM at the east Jackson Street grounds. About 300 performers over 150 horses and other animals will star in a tented extravaganza with a Deadwood stagecoach, Indian battles, sharpshooting, rodeo acts and a grand parade.
State of Indiana Elkhart County notice. The undersigned appointed administratrix of the estate of Carlo Hertha deceased in Elkhart Superior Court. Johanna Batter named as administrator. Robert J Protetor attorney 976-23.
Two magistrates in theouth of Soochow, China faced trouble when census takers were blamed for mass deaths. Villagers claim every name used for a cross tie leads to death, with five people reportedly dying after their names were taken. A magistrate issued a lifetime guarantee sealed by his office.
A brief notice lists Best Mixed Paint offered at 165 per gallon at Turnocks. The fragment notes price and supplier but lacks additional details or dates.
Fragmentary text cites Brazil, Venezuela, and American gun sales values for revolvers and automatics. Mentions 1908 figures, UK and Belgium links, and disputed sums up to millions. No coherent event or outcome established.
A city salesman recalls a man pawning a ten dollar bill for six fifty to raise quick cash. He sought to keep the bill for sentiment, pawning it to a friend who mixed up payments. The pawnbroker notes this happens when people attach sentiment to a bill or coin.
A fragmented note states that Great Britain has a total membership figure for trade unions, with unclear digits and formatting. The readable portion confirms unions exist and are tracked, but no precise total is shown.
Afternoon incidents note a child falling into a window injuring a arm and possible internal injuries after tumbling near a dog. Fridenberg suffers a right arm fracture while painting a horse. Andrew Wagner knocks a wrist and head on fall from a roof and is treated at home. A west end worker breaks a hose line and injures a leg. An unnamed man receives care from company doctors.
The readable text fragment shows garbled input with unrelated phrases about Great Britain phrases and roller skates. No coherent event, person, or organization is extractable for a proper summary card.
Elkhart city officials learn five percent loans may end as local bank suspicions point to higher rates. Black Crow car No. 17, driven by Frank Stinson and mechanic James Taylor, departs Elkhart for Elgin to prep for an eight day run and then to Indianapolis for the September meet.
Pyorrhea and looseness of teeth were addressed with successful treatment by Dr George, the dentist.
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