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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

4

Fifteen Charges Brought By Committee Against Talbot

The Talbot disbarment case from St. Joseph superior court is set to begin in the local superior court with Special Judge Anthony Deahl presiding. John Packer sixteen, confessed to burglary and was sentenced to one to eight years in the Jeffersonville reform school, sentence suspended due to age. He burglarized Kantas Brothers at 103 Tooth Main street and stole cigars about eight dollars buried loot in his yard, while police seek other culprits in related thefts from a grocery and a local office.

van Fliecet Superior Court LaGrange van Fleet John Packer van Freet Jeffersonville Reformatory Packer Kantas Brothers Tooth Main Street Icok David Kegerries Dikhart & Western Packer Boy Elkhart Gertruda Long Tudge van Fleet Clarence R. Long Mary M. Gunn Charlies W. Bunn Ruby G. Adams Benjamin F. Adams Adams

Bankruptcy trustee fight over Mann Lumber estate in Elkhart Goshen area

William Swallntne reports a bankruptcy proceeding before Federal Judge Anderson where rival Elkhart and Goshen lawyers backed Carpenter as trustee. The estate involves about 35000 dollars with Miller Drake Hubbell challenging Willhide for Lake Shore railroad claims. Carpenter to take immediate charge once court order is issued.

William Swallntne Anderson Carpenter Elkhart Goshen - Awyers Tors Lambert Perry L. ‘Turner James H Tts Miller, Drake and Hubbell Lake Shore Railroad Mann Lumber Company Mr. Willhide

Dr Shoop's Restorative Promoted for Kidney Nerve Support

An advertisement argues kidneys fail from nerve weakness not organ failure. It claims Dr Shoop's Restorative cures by reaching controlling nerves, urging sufferers of back ache scalding urine or dark urine to try a month of tablets or liquid, with druggists recommending it.

Shoop

Boss to discuss brick drying system before Wisconsin clay men

John C. Boss, noted Milwaukee brick manufacturer, will present a paper on The Boss System of Burning Brick and Other Clay Wares to the Wisconsin Clay Manufacturers' Association in session in Milwaukee. Boss, accompanied by his wife and sister-in-law Mattie Rittel, will read Friday afternoon, highlighting his artificial draught method versus the traditional natural system.

Wisconsin Clay Manufacturers’ Association Milwaukee John C. Boss United States Boss Illinois Champaign

Dragged from Track as Cars Rush Down

L. R. Lyman a car rider at the Lake Shore gravity yards escaped being crushed when a brake on a passing car loosened. The brake suddenly struck Lyman on the head as cars moved over the hump about 11 this forenoon. He was knocked unconscious but rescued by fellow employees and later treated. only a head bruise was reported.

L. R. Lyman Lake Shore Lyman

Goshen to Get Big Manufacturing Plant

A major bearing company plans a large manufacturing plant in Goshen. Groundbreaking is set for May 1, with buildings to be completed soon after.

Goshen Lands Goshen

Burglar Wave Strikes Four Places. Amateurs Suspected

A series of burglaries since Saturday night rocks the area as four locations are robbed. A 16 year old, Tokn Packer, and others are accused, with Packer later admitting to entry and leading officers to $58 found in his yard. The note cites tobacco, nuts and candy as common stolen items, plus a grocery and railroad office break in.

Annual Coinage Tests Begin at Philadelphia Mint

Officials appointed by the president assemble at the United States Mint to conduct the annual coinage test for 1908. Specimens from shipments will be examined with one in every thousand gold coins and one in every two thousand silver coins set aside for this purpose.

Philadelphia United States

Unclear Text From Historical Page

Insufficient readable content to identify people places or events. The fragment appears garbled and does not provide usable names dates or organizations for a factual summary.

Voigt and local deaths mark a day of farewells

The article records deaths and survivors for George Voigt aged nearly 83 who died at his daughter’s residence in the city from complications of old age. It lists Voigt’s birthplace Spillbach Württemberg and life path from Canada to the United States and Canada again, plus ten children and multiple grandchildren. Also reported is the death of John Hurd aged 72 years and the death of Cecil W. Bunch aged 22 from South Bend with the Bunch family noted. Additional brief notices include other local deaths and interment plans.

George le ‘Voigt EL Gt Crone Marion Street Canada Mr. Voigt Spillbach Wurtembere inApril Buffalo Ontario Thomas Carlton Mich Emanuel

D M Weybright of New Paris Dies in Oklahoma

D M Weybright of New Paris aged 54 died in Thomas Oklahoma yesterday while seeking health improvement from tuberculosis. He is survived by his wife and four children who were with him at his death. The remains will be brought to New Paris for burial.

John Hurd Bristol Milford Middlebury Emanuel Hurd Warsaw Walter, Hurd D. M. Weybright New Paris Thomas Oklahoma

William Hicks Father of Rev Geo I Hicks Dies in Macy Indiana

William Hicks father of Rev Geo I Hicks superintendent of South Bend district Indiana Anti saloon league died Saturday evening at his Macy Indiana home after an extended illness with a complication of diseases aged about 70 years

William Hicks Geo. I. Hicks South Bend Indiana Anti-saloon League Macy Ind

Death of Mrs. M. F. Casterbrooks in Milledgeville

Word received announces the death of Mrs. M. F. Casterbrooks of Milledgeville. Abbie Stark, 16, and widow of Henry Stark who died in 1907, is survived by four children. Funeral plans set for Friday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Pauls in the city. Funeral will be held at St. Pauls Mark church after the funeral.

Abbie Stark Werson Howard Elkhart Henry Stark Henry Cass County Mich Milo St. Pauls Mark

Trustee Sends Dobbs Boy to Pasteur Institute for Rabies Treatment

Levi Dobbs son Joseph, seventeen, of Elkheart Indiana, bitten by a dog two weeks ago, will travel to Chicago to receive Pasteur institute treatment. W G Cotton trustee Cleveland township arranged funding from the poor fund after new law requires county commissioner approval and prevents use of dog tax funds. The dog belonged to Emanuel Thornton near Fort Wayne road. brother Legi Thornton also attacked but uninjured by gloves. dog killed.

Joseph Dobbs Elkhart Chicago Pasteur Institute Levi Dobbs W.G. Cotton Cleveland Board of County Commissioners Dublis Emanuel Thornton Fort Wayne Dobbs

Plant visit shows dismantling and shipment delay

The text notes Conover resigning as superintendent and Me Heckler taking over. The plant is dismantling and loading machinery. Shipment is expected tomorrow but car delivery may be delayed while cleanup proceeds this week. Var Etten will not follow the company. several mechanics may be taken to the new location.

Wy Durcciaeatatake le Heckler Conover Renidenty T'S Ls Oreck Uetémobile Var: Etten

Funeral of Fred L. Miller Recalled for Des Moines Mutual

A funeral in Wichita honors Fred L. Miller late, former vice president of Des Moines Mutual Mail Insurance Co. Attendees include W. S. Hazard Jr., secretary, who lauds Miller’s conscientious and effective work. Miller’s body was brought from Denver, his parents’ home is in Cassopolis street. He had served as company vice president for two years after earlier Western travels.

Des ‘Moines Mutual Mail Insurance Company West Fred L. Miller Company Des Moines aNkhartan Miller Denver Deers N. H. Miller Cassopolis Wichart Des. Moines- Company Ashville

Indiana rail rates cut for South Bend and Mishawaka

The Indiana Railroad Commission ruled that coal freight rates into South Bend and Mishawaka from Indiana fields were discriminatory. Rates to South Bend drop to 85 cents and 95 cents, and to Mishawaka to 85 and 95 cents from previous higher levels. Dodge Manufacturing and Stephenson Underwear mills led the petitions, with Myron J. Carpenter acting as receiver for the Southern Indiana Railway.

Indianapolis South- Bend Mishawaka Commission of Indiana Indiana Fields South” Bend Lake’ Shore Michigan Southern Vandalia Michigan Division Indiana South Bend South’ Bend Dodge: Manufacturing Company Thanutasturdrs Stephenson Underwear Mills Myron J. Carpenter Chicago Southern Indiana Railroad Company William Vv Wood The Commission

Republican Named As Successor To Late Trustee Milburn

A successor to the late trustee Milburn is appointed by the auditor Batchelor and Condon. The appointee fills a vacancy created by Milburn's death with the election pending later. the outcome reflected a contest between Republicans and Democrats.

Milburn

Judge Chosen for Talbot Disbarment Case Amid Delays

Anthony Deahl of Goshen selected as special judge for the Talbot disbarment trial to be held in the superior court. Hearing may run into today or tomorrow with further scheduling dependents on other cases in Warsaw and LaGrange. The delay prompts possible continuation to Monday with ten days at least for the Talbot case. Ida Hatch named administratrix for Mlen B. Hatch estate. A divorce suit filed by Mrs. Catherine Fuller against Charles W. Fuller for abandonment baselines in the same session.

Superior van Fleet H.B. Tuthill Michigan City James B. State Levi, Welker Van Deahl Warsaw LaGrange Talbot van ‘Fleet

A WELL WOMAN ADVICE AND EXPERIENCE SHARED

A fragment discusses neglect and improper treatment of women leading to nervous, digestive, and kidney troubles. It cites a tonic claim for Dr Williams and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Ella King of Indiana describing stomach pain and weakness.

Williams Ella King Mincennes Tnd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joseph E. Talbot St. Joseph Anthony Deahl Gros Aeetoon Roducer TAGE Nangtional Editorial Co Gond Yeggman Tokn Packer Adelines Avenue Northrop Withers Ponda AEG Silvers Rinehart Northropswhile Madison Streets Lehman Implement House Hughes J. W. Slear Crawford Street Slear Athe Peoria Nre Chas. A. Erickson Nalin CG. Miller Cecil W. Bunch Lil ‘Druliner M. EF. Casterbrooks Milledgeville Easterbrooks Mirs Baldwin Donald Street Jimtown Cotton Pasteur B. FE. Kuhn L. Miller South Bend Chos Superior” Court Vincennes
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