Non resident Foster summoned in Elkhart court
In Elkhart Indiana John C Foster is named as a non resident defendant in Tullar Woodard v Foster and Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry Co The court issues notice that Foster must appear by April 1 1903 or demur to the complaint A seal and clerk Clyde Raymer signature certify the proceedings dated January 13 1903
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State of Indiana
Elkhart Co. Ss
City of
Elkhart
Indiana
Clyde Raymer
Nee
David
Simonton
Euhart
Lawrence R. Simonton
Elkhart Circuit Court
Goshen
Man Wanted for House Work and Horse Care in Elkhart Ind
Young man 18 to 30 with knowledge of horses sought to tend furnace and lawns and perform chores around a home. Two horses to care for. Not hard work but must be clean in habits and not drink to excess. Pays 15 dollars monthly with board and room. Apply to P O Box O Elkhart Ind.
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P.O. Box O
Elkhart
Ind
Notice seeking oats buyers and land sale in Michigan
An advertisement offers oats purchased at one cent above market price by R C Barney of Elk Hart Indiana. It also promotes forty acres for 280 dollars in Brown township Manistee County Michigan within the fruit belt, with payment terms and contact for M D Kindy Elk Hart Indiana.
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R. C. Barney
Elkhart
Ind
Brown Township
Manistee County
Michigan
Fruit Belt
M. D. Kindy
Brethren
Mich
Mare for Sale at Mc Dowell's Livery
Six year old mare described as perfectly sound is offered for sale. Inquiries directed to Mc Dowell's Livery in Elkhart.
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McDowell’s
Vandalia Line Seen Benefiting From Court Oversight
A traffic official said Vandalia, under court receiver control, shows better results than other lines. He noted no Indianapolis line matches Vandalia’s performance. The line was strong historically, gas finds cut earnings, but now it handles more coal than ever.
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Indianapolis
Pneumonia Victim Saved by King's New Discovery
Mrs W Wat kins of Pleasant City Ohio reports her little boy recovered from pneumonia after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. The remedy is sold by Wouseworth Bros druggists, priced 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free.
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Wouseworth Bros
How to Serve the Table in Indianapolis Homes
An Indianapolis woman offers guidance on table service etiquette noting there is no universal rule set as customs vary by locality. Tips cover serving order from left and right, plate handling, bread service, patty presentation, finger bowls, and when hosts or maids should serve both meat and vegetables in formal dinners.
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Indianapolis
Preparing Dried Fruits For Winter Use
Dried fruit should be washed by running tepid water over it in a colander, then placed in a pie dish and covered with water to bake or stew in a bain marie. Add sugar at serving or before crust to avoid hardening or burnt flavor, preserving delicate taste.
Death of John Rohof in Elberfeld area prompts city council license vote
Evansville report states John Rohof died when a tree fell on him near Elberfeld on Monday. His death leaves a widow and several children. At the Evansville city council meeting on Monday the proposal to raise the saloon license from 75 dollars to 250 dollars was tabled.
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Evansville
John Rohoff
Elberfeld
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial sworn 1886
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The oath sworn December 6 1886 before Notary A W Gleason in Toledo Ohio. The remedy is taken internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 76 cents. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Mrs Austin's Pancake Flour Featured in Local Ad
A vintage advertisement highlights Mrs Austin's Pancake Flour praised for making pancakes muffins and sems with a note that it inspires customers to request more.
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Austin
Through Trains to Alleviate City Rail Congestion
A traffic official urged railways to run through trains solid from New York to Chicago and St Louis to ease congestion. He noted high division-point switching costs, citing a last year total over 5.5 million dollars, and estimated solid schedules could cut expenses by about 20 to 25 percent.
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Best Laundry Bleach Sold by All Grocers
The ad promotes Russ Bleaching Blue as the best laundry product available through grocers. It emphasizes 10 cents a unit price and asserts the product is genuine.
Colorado River Waters Could Reclaim 400000 Acres in California
The United States Geological Survey reports vast alluvial bottom lands between Camp Mohave and Yuma may be reclaimed by diverting Colorado River waters. Investigations begun in 1902 focus on canal routes, soil, and silts, with 100 men led by E B Perkins and J B Lippincott. The paper notes low rainfall at Camp Mohave and Yuma but twelve growing months, and compares Colorado silt to the Nile, suggesting an American Nile for irrigation and a new western Egypt.
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California
Southwest
Colorado River
Arizona
United States Geological Survey
Camp Mohave
Yuma
United States
EB. T. Perkins
E. C. Barnard
J. B. Lippincott
Colorado Valley
Utah
Colorado
Wyoming
H. R. Forbes
Agricultural Experiment Station
Tucson, Ariz
Egypt
Forbes
A Most Fatal Gift of Foreseeing The Future
A dramatic warning about knowing the future shows hope destroyed and happiness unmade. It claims fear of foreknowledge harms life but offers Electric Bitters as a remedy to revive energy and health, promising strength to exhausted systems at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. druggists.
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Houseworth Bros
Rail rate dispute unsettles westbound fares from Cleveland
The discussion centers on freight and passenger rates for westbound travel from Cleveland. Rate men affirm first class rates remain unchanged, while a split opinion exists on the top class rate amid rival railroads. The Cleveland Leader notes Big Four and Baltimore & Ohio set identical westbound prices within the Lake Shore route, despite ongoing disagreements.
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Cleveland
Big Four
Baltimore & Ohio
Lake Shore
Court Upholds $62 165 Damages in Park Avenue Tunnel Death
The New York Court of Appeals confirms a $62 165 judgment for Lottie G Dimon against the New York Central road over the death of her husband, a civil engineer with American Bridge Company earning 4500 yearly. It marks the first damages ruling from the tunnel disaster and the largest single death award against a railroad wreck.
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New York Court of Appeals
Lottie G. Dimon
New York Central Road
Park Avenue
Dimon
American Bridge Company
Court of Appeals
Blue River Friends Church Dedicated Near Salem
The handsome new church building of the Blue River Society of Friends three miles northeast of Salem was dedicated with appropriate ceremony. Local officials and members attended as the early 20th century community milestone marked a religious and civic boost.
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Salem
Blue River Society of Friends
Elkhart Dentist Bill Fails After Reconsideration Fight
Representative Sparks led against the Elkhart dentists bill on third reading as Van Fleet sought to recommit with a licenseist amendment. Sparks cited a local practitioner to challenge the measure while Stookey promoted a five year practice exception. The vote failed by two-thirds rule and the bill died after Sparks moved to reconsider and Slack prevailed.
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Indianapolis
House
van Fleet
Elkhart
Committee On Rights and Privileges
Sparks
van Freet
Rush
Meyer
Hilbert
Stookey
Kosciushko
Mr. van Fleet
Slack
Southern Railway Plans Big Shops at Louisville
The Southern Railway is preparing plans for large shops at Louisville Kentucky including a round house machine shop engine and boiler room and store house Provision is also to be made.
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The
Southern Railway
Louisville
Seven to One Gains Said From Scott’s Emulsion
An ad claims seven pounds of new flesh result from a single one pound bottle of Scott’s Emulsion. It promotes improved appetite digestion blood and strength to extract nutrients from regular food.
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Scott
New Coach Yard Plans Storage and Repair Capacity
A new coach yard will have storage for fifty cars and repair yards capable of caring for 200 freight cars at one time. Contracts for the buildings will be let in a few days.
Mysterious Circumstance Health Ad Claims Dr King Pills
An advertising notice touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a health aid. It claims the product improves digestion and prevents constipation by stimulating lazy organs and promotes a rosy appearance. Available for 25 cents at House Worth Bros., druggists.
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Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
County Finances Said To Be In A Crippled Condition
A Goshen Democrat report claims Elkhart County finances are in a deplorable state. It forecasts a higher county tax levy for September and notes a narrow escape from a bond issue. Debts include $69,700 owed to township trustees and a $10,000 due bond, with a small treasury to cover obligations. Banks are rescheduling warrants at interest.
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Elkhart County
Goshen Democrat
Council
Elkhart
National Bark
Goshen
Fnr
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Heals Runaway Injury
A runaway incident left J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Til with a severe leg ulcer that resisted four years of treatment. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the wound quickly, advertised as effective for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. Drugstore.
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Franklin Grove
Til
Bucklen
Houseworth Bros
Women as vandals halt Goshen wreck cleanup at Kendallville
The Lake Shore wrecker returned from Goshen to clear three cars in Kendallville but was sent back as wreckage had just been cleared. Officials faced trouble stopping theft attempts by women believed to be above such acts, including bolts of silk carried away. Several reputed Goshen residents were among the would‑be pilferers.
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Lake Shore
Goshen
Kendallvile
Elwood Ballard Declared Insane and Committed
Elwood John Ballard, once a prosperous local businessman, is ordered committed to the asylum at Richmond. The lunacy commission found his mind ruined by persistent religious brooding. He burned his clothing and valuables, destroying many items before relatives intervened.
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Elwood
John Ballard
Richmond
Ballard
Unclear fragment about Greensburg and Jeffersonian connection
Fragment mentions Greensburg figure Dr Jesse W. Rucker formerly connected with Shelbyville Jeffersonian. A baby is said to have been purchased from W Heidewell. Text is garbled and names are uncertain.
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Greensburg
Jesse W. Rucker
Shelbyville
Stonday
W. Heide Well
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Elkhart County Abstract Office
H. M. Reynolds Roofing Company
Louis and Campau
Oakland Ave
R. R. Grand Rapids
W. E. Sawyer
Poland
China
Dence
Jimtown
A. L. Jones A Co
Blader
Palace G
Martin H. Kinney
Elkhart Circuit
Mary A. Durant
George L. Bender
Surety Bonds
Othe Simpson
Ofice
Main Street
Equitable Building Loan
Savings Association
Shafer & Schult
Shafer
Ine
Ns. Oa
Shaler & Schult
States Geological Survey
VanFleet
U.S
Terially
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