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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1909

Page

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Millionaire Rhodius Codicil Bets City Receives Half A Million

Indianapolis December 23 A Rhodius codicil to the will filed for probate proposes about one half million dollars or more for the city of Indianapolis for charitable uses and public projects. The main will bequests go to relatives and friends while Wa Dare a former resort keeper who eloped to Louisville is left $50 000.

Indianapolis Rhodius George Rhodiussilie Vambhica Wa Dare Louisville

Mann Co Claims Thief Heating Of Claims In Assignment

In South Bend the Hart superior court completed a preliminary phase after several days. Lambert named attorneys J A Skitiner and G A Harper to conduct a further examination. John Vanderwerp and John Sinkenga of Muskegon were examined. Sinkenga a former bookkeeper for Mann Wits a Lumber company. Calvert also testified on the relations between Mann Lumber company and Mann Amber company.

Te Mann South ‘Bend Rehart Peeerae Lambert J.A., Skitiner G. A. Harper Vera Linquisitorstad V Sinkenga Mann-Wits A Lumber Company Ttf Calvert Sinkengia Mina Watson Conmany Wit Mann ‘Amber

Zelaya Faces Fear Amid Rising Pressure in Nicaragua

Managua dispatch reports former President Zelaya fearing a possible exodus as government forces gain ground at Rama. Estrada continues to contemplate flight while rumors of rebel capture and ship movements raise tensions.

Managua Rama

Christmas florists note steady demand despite weak year

In Wikbart store, Mrs. Bullock reports a twenty year floral trade with holly mistletoe and poinsettias selling at Christmas. Orders are down slightly from prior years though festive decorations and vases remain popular as flowers and greenery move through the season.

Bullock AvAnaAd Renee Uying Chriattine

Boy Recovers Memory After Ice Accident

Ten year old Arthur Each suffered a lapse of memory after a fall on the ice yesterday. He could not recall his name or address, and after being found by neighborhood boys he was carried home with a doctor summoned. He had a past similar incident with a windmill derrick years ago.

Arthur Fanny Wash McDonald Street Garteeca Vic Ginityes

Bert Evans Dies While Working in Woods Near Milford

Bert Evans, a retired farmer of about sixty years, collapsed and died while working in the woods near his home southeast of Milford yesterday afternoon. He left a widow and several grown children.

Milford Bert Evans Nin, Fue

Local and Other Employes Schedule Change Noted

Announcement from Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway officials states freight and express rates will rise beginning January 4. First six months see rates at seventeen cents per hour, with gradual increases to twenty five cents in the fourth year. Details include staged raises through a continued schedule as described in the notice.

Chicago South Bend & Northern Indiana iInéan Acyearcas

Fragmentary Local Notice Describes Funeral Event

OCR fragment mentions a funeral or burial in a local area with references to Amelia West, Miss Temiley Area, Lembley, and a residence. It notes someone taken to Forrest for burial with a modern venue unclear due to damaged text. The piece hints at a memorial or funeral procession activity.

Eumenia Predad Tavis Amelia Temiley Area Lemlery I New Yierks Lemiley Tn Raishts O Bodh Rev Iit Forrest

Rapid Growth Reopens Excelsior School Amid Crowding

The Excelsior School, closed when enrollment fell, has reopened due to rapid growth in southeast Pathe City’s new districts, additions, and nearby factories. Principal J W Allery notes overcrowding with three teachers likely by the next school year and pupil transfers from other districts.

le Tory Pathe City Sterlin Hazel St. ‘Heal J. W Allery Excelsior Witart-Gas Lovued AN Hae

Christmas Tree Sales Boost Elkhart Holiday Cheer

Trees arrive across Elkhart with crowds on Main Street as shoppers buy heavily for Christmas. Firms report record one day sales and many residents plan festive giving while Salvation Army organizes aid for over 150 families and hundreds more receive meals and clothing.

Meir Tigis Elkhart Haiti Thigewark Salvation Army

Senator McLaurin of Mississippi In Focus

Fragmentary notes reference Senator McLaurin of Mississippi and related political context. The readable text mentions his name amid unclear surrounding content, with no coherent events or dates to establish a complete report.

Force of sixty men at Brunswick plant

The Brunswick Balke Callender company recently moved its aero plant to Telkhart and is expanding at Riverside. A new production line for refrigerators is underway with about sixty workers, more machinery to be added, and full capacity expected by next spring or summer. The factory has been remodeled with new floors and orders are pouring in.

Brunswick - Balké- Callender Company Aero Telkhart Kimbark

Thief Robs 74 year old at Middlebury Street Crossing

Carl Bertha, 74, was assaulted in broad daylight near the Middlebury Street Crossing flagman’s shack. A young highwayman beat him and stole a watch and $11, ignoring more than $100 Bertha carried in an inner pocket. The suspect fled as alarms sounded. Bertha lay injured with possible eye damage.

Carl Bertha Four Middlebury Street Amaney Brusman,’ & Holdeman Coral Docks Aman Berniacand Uriins Edity Iman Ile Bertha

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