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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
5
A thief blew open T. J Woodard's loan office at 317 South Main at noon yesterday stealing $100 to $150, eight watches, several rings including a $25 diamond, and papers such as mortgages stocks and bonds. Police seek clues. officials warn of increasing burglaries as banks lose public confidence.
Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of pain from stomach and bowel trouble. After doctors and remedies failed, Electric Bitters relieved her instantly and she fully recovered. The remedy purports to aid liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles and costs 50 cents, guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. druggists.
Fear of the beef trust may fade by next April as the St. Louis Packing Company, incorporated for 1 million dollars, plans to enter the field in St. Louis Missouri.
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion costing fifty cents a bottle, claiming it lasts a month for a baby with just a few drops each feeding. It promises health and comfort from a small outlay.
A mix of testimonial about Zora Phora remedies for female disorders and ailments with doctor and bank news. Alice Brown and Joseph Brownell praise Zora Phora from Kalamazoo and Chicago addresses. Indiana National banks report cash resources rise to 101.6 million, deposits 66.4 million, loans 54.2 million, reserves 18.97 percent.
A ribbon box social will be held at Willowdale school house Friday night December 11. Everyone is invited and each lady should bring a box.
Mr Gall and family of Kosciusko county moved on his farm last Saturday, which he recently purchased from O F Brusman.
Mr and Mrs Addison Watts and their daughter Stella visited Willis Markel and family on Sunday.
Jessie Bickel and Ray Irick visited their aunt Mrs. Hilbish of Bristol on Sunday.
Miss Pearl Hilbish and Berle Nicholson spent Sunday with friends in Elkhart, sharing leisure time and local hospitality.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Meyers visited with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Holtz Sunday. Mr. Mervin Dills was home visiting a few days last week with his parents.
Testimony floods in praising Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. T J McFarland of Benterville Virginia says three years of bronchitis vanished after using the remedy. Also claimed to cure lung and throat ailments including pneumonia and grip. Sold by Houseworth Bros with trial bottles free and regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
Advert says Dr. King's New Life Pills cure throbbing headaches and restore health by purifying blood. Claims thousands of sufferers found relief. price 25 cents with money back guarantee. Sold by Houseworth Bros. druggists.
One fare plus two dollars from Chicago round trip rate via Chicago Great Western Railway to points in Old Mexico New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Colorado. Ample return limits. Tickets on sale December fifteenth 1903 January fifth and nineteenth 1904. For further information apply to J P Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
The county commissioners in regular session reappointed C. E. Frank as county attorney and Dr. J. A. Cook as physician for the poor. J. B. Gattshall was reappointed attorney for the poor. Judge Clyde Raymer sought permission to pay $268 out of funds deposited with Indiana National Bank, to be settled with his next fee statement.
A remote family keeps Buckien's Amnica Salve on hand for burns cuts ulcers and other injuries. The ad claims it is the best on earth and sells for 23 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
The First National Bank of Mishawaka sues Indiana National Bank Charles H Bosworth receiver and George Stapf for 700 dollars. A certificate of deposit for 600 dollars issued November 7 by Wi L Collins was sold through several banks and refused payment as the debtor bank became insolvent by November 19. Attorneys for the plaintiff are E V Bingham F Hubbard and Van Fleet & Van Fleet.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as a internal remedy that acts directly on blood and mucous surfaces. It is claimed to be prescribed by reputable physicians and to be a regular prescription rather than a quack medicine. Testimonials are offered free. F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Harls Family Pills at 75 cents.
One fare plus two dollars from Chicago to destinations in Old Mexico and across the western states and territories. Ample return limits. Tickets on sale December 15, 1903 and January 5 19, 1904. For details contact J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
The chatter suggests shoppers favor Russ Bleaching Blue for household laundering. The note cites grocers and customers as endorsing the product amid general praise for cleanliness.
James H Hunter foreman in Gray hand car department at the Lake Shore died at 11 this morning from an abscess on the brain. He was born August 16, 35 years ago. He leaves a wife Mary, his parents Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hunter, two brothers Charles and Winnifred, three sisters Athena Brownell Carrie Lampman and Alberta, and a home lodging sister. He belonged to Pulaski Lodge No. 60 I O O F. Funeral details to be announced later.
Potatoes offered over Great Western railway with prices from Billings to Portland and Vancouver. Rates listed for Livingston Hindsdale Helena Butte Spokanes Seattle Tacoma Portland Vancouver Victoria. Tickets sold daily through November 30. Information available from J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
A customer letter from F Chadwick praises Caustic Oil as the quickest acting remedy with reliable results. He plans to buy a gallon when business improves and mentions price. Gilmore’s Headache Powders are advertised as dependable, sold by Thomas' Drug Store.
In Peoria on November 28 Henry students formed a life line led by Barney Yeager to save Della Simpson and Virginia Vail who were pulled from Mud Lake after they began drowning.
Perth Amboy New Jersey December 5 Frank Ferguson has been driven insane because he sold his vote on the last election day. authorities report he suffers from mental distress linked to the election misconduct.
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