Elkhart Seeks Fare Reduction for Chicago Trips
The Elkhart newspaper notes public interest in lowering interurban fare to Chicago. It cites two cent rate history and argues reduced rates would aid local patrons using South Bend and Elkhart lines amid Northern Indiana Road competition and Grand Trunk influence. Current one way fare is 2.55 dollars with 3.00 dollars round trip.
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Elkhart
Lake Shore
Bend
Indiana
Chicago
Grand Trunk
South Bend
Piles Cried at Last Free Trial Package Sent in Plain Wrapper
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure with testimonials from W B Langley of Atlanta and others. It claims relief from bleeding itching and protruding piles and offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.
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W. B. Langley
Atlanta
R. F.1
Avery Drug Store
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Finding of Stolen Gems Bring Joy
A jeweler returns a recovered gem to the lost and found after discovering diamonds inside a feather. Railroad officials speculate the robber was either an employee or a trained thief slipping into the baggage room. Officer Miller settles a dog dispute at Hand laundry after a husband insists on taking the pet.
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Lost and Found Department
Reilresd
Lexington Avenue
South Bend
Sher
Babylon First Great City Stone Age Factoid
Fragmentary note suggests Babylon as the first great city with a population around a million and an area near 225 square miles. The text is garbled but cites ancient urban scale and significance.
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Babylon
Suttain
Snustre
Legal Protest Over Parole Authority Challenged
A court dispute questions the authority to parole a convict from a penitentiary. Judge Dodge contends a statute permits parole while the state argues the provision is unconstitutional.
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Stewart
Dodge
Prolonged Plan to Build New St Vincent Parochial School
The Rt Rev Herman Alerding bishop of Fort Wayne seeks to vacate the alley between lots 17 and 18 in Hall’s Kelvin Grove to erect a new St Vincent’s Parochial School. The building size will depend on future conditions and a canvass of patrons is planned with 150 pupils enrolled now. No actions before year’s end.
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Herman ’ Joseph’ Alerding
Fort Wayne
Kelvin Grove
Jansen
Elkhart County Fair Set For September 13 17
Goshen December 10 Elkhart county fair and agricultural association announces the second annual fair under new organization to be held in Goshen September 13 to 17 The group aims to shift from the circuit gathering nearby counties and neighboring towns to Fort Wayne and Kendallville while listing several other communities The first annual fair reportedly earned profits over 2000 dollars
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Goshen
Elkharthar
President Castro Lands in Bordeaux
President Castro of Venezuela landed in Bordeaux this afternoon amid a welcoming reception with no opposition. He and his staff were driven to a hotel after awaiting carriages at the pier.
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Castro
Bordeaux
Venezuela
Religious fanatic dies of wounds in clash with police
Kansas City report states Louis Pratt died this afternoon from wounds after a battle with police. Police officer Mullane is critically ill and may die at any time. Several others wounded are expected to recover.
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Kansas City
Louis Pratt
Mullané
Furniture Gift Emphasizes Useful Low Priced Item
A brief notice highlights a low priced attractive gift in the furniture section. It promotes its usefulness as a fitting keepsake or present suitable for various occasions.
Christmas Furniture Sale Ad with Bed Davenport and Divan
Furniture ad promotes an Automatic Bed Davenport at 6 feet 8 inches long with a large wardrobe box. Includes Velour VW RLIC upholstery and a 18.50 price for a 74 inch long divan couch with claw feet. Crushed plush mohair green shades offered as a Christmas sale.
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Cerere
Zigler Named Trustee for Bacon Furniture Firms
Attorney E. B. Baker and L. W. Vanderlip named counsel for the trustee in bankruptcy of the Bacon Furniture Company and its associated stores. Claims filed. all allowed except lease damages for Goshen store. Janes M Light claim for back commissions not filed. Appraisers finished stock invoices except Mishawaka store. outstanding leases await appraisal.
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EE. Zigher
Bacon Furniture Company
Lambert
Bend
E. A. Baker
L. W. Vanderlip
Veal and Pork Sausage Ad Snippet From Main Street Listing
A damaged OCR snippet from 520 S Main Street references veal and pork sausage products with unclear branding. It mentions sugar cured items and a list of items in a butcher or meat market display, but many words are garbled.
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Brest
Rich Christmas Carpet Designs Noted by Bissel
A short item notes Bissel Carpet Co introducing rich designs valued at four dollars fifty cents for Christmas shoppers. The piece highlights ornamented patterns and affordable quality for holiday decorating.
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Prochial School
Hpes
A. McDougall
McDougal
Buffet
Zigler
Bacon
S. Main Street
Han An
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