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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

7

President to attend Lincoln centenary ceremonies at Hodgenville

The president and party will arrive in Hodgenville for the Lincoln farm dedication and centennial observances. Education officials and dignitaries will speak, with a brief stop at Berea college on return. A special car will carry Jusserand, Dolliver, Harlan and others to Springfield and Chicago for related commemorations.

Washington Lincoln Hodgenville Lincoln Farm Stom Washington Roosevelt Miss. Roosevelt Wright Loeb Rixey A. ‘W. Butt H. Netherland Executive’ Office O.T. Boyd Pennsylvania Railroad Gov. Folk Lincoln Farm Association Willson Kentucky Folk James G. Wilson Bishop Galloway South Louisville Colored School Berea College Jusserand France Dolliver Iowa Interstate Commerce Harlan The Currency William B. Ridgely Phillips Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Springfield Iil Chicago

Three Chicagoans Drown After Gulf of Naples Boat Capsize

Fort Myers Florida February 11 three Chicago men William Phillips Charles G Wicker and Ray Hackney were drowned when their boat capsized in a gulf squall near Naples. Two others survived by clinging to the wreckage through the night. Wicker's body was recovered and sent to Chicago while the others remain missing.

Fort Myers Fla Gulf of Naples Wiliam Phillips Charles G. Wicker Ray Hackney Chicago Wicker

Stabbing on Great Western Train Leaves Passengers Hurt

On Great Western train No. 5 near Berwick, Martin Oberman of Chicago attacked passengers with a large knife. Darnest Richards of Parkersburg lies dying at a Methodist hospital. B Dawson and G Logan Grenweill, both of Chicago, are severely injured. Richards suffered two abdominal stab wounds and others were harmed before passengers and crew stopped the assault.

Des Moines Darnest Richards Parkersburg Methodist B. Dawson G. Logan Grenweill Chicago Martin Oberman Great Western Oberman Berwick Muichards Dawson

Iowa Farmer Mac Donald Ends Life with Shotgun

Des Moines reports F C Mac Donald a well to do Bangor Illinois farmer shot himself yesterday. His body was found in an outhouse. The death follows months of mounting worry over finances and farm duties.

Des Moines Bangor

Foley's Orino Laxative Promise for Constipation Relief

An advertisement claims Foley's Orino Laxative eases constipation and liver troubles by cleansing the bowels without griping or nausea. It asserts superiority to pills and tablets and urges purchase from all dealers.

Foley

For Sale or Trade Vacant Lots Riverside Plumbing or Auto

For Sale or Trade listing vacant lots on Riverside suitable for plumbing or auto use. Also a house available for rent. Located near GA Boice at the Fair's Photo Gallery area.

Riverside Boice

Pyramid Pile Cure Offers Free Trial Package

A period advertisement promises immediate relief for piles and rectal disease. It urges readers to send their name and address to Pyramid Drug Co for a free trial package from the Pyramid Building in Marshall, Michigan. It claims the cure reduces congestion, heals sores, and may avoid surgery, with a 50 cent box available thereafter.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Marshall, Mich

Elkhart Resident Praises Doan's Kidney Pills

Frank Rowe a carpenter in Elkhart Indiana reports years of kidney trouble backaches and body pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros he was relieved and recommends them to others. He praises Foster Milburn Co as U S agents and warns to remember the name Doan's.

Elkhart Dean Frank Rowe Carpenter Middlebury Street Ind Houseworth Bros Foster-Milburn Co Suffalo N. Y United States Doan’ S

Dr Shoop Restorative Targets Nerve Cause of Organ Failure

An advertisement argues that sickness results from hidden nerve faults that weaken organs like the stomach heart and kidneys. Dr Shoop Restorative purportedly treats the root nerve issue rather than masking symptoms. A five to ten day test is urged with E D Miller selling the product.

Shoop

Zemo Touts Cure For Eczema By Local Agent

T H Bentz Co announces it has secured the agency for Zemo the best known remedy for eczema pimples dandruff and scalp diseases. Zemo offers instant relief and cures by destroying the germ causing the disease leaving clear healthy skin. See display and photos of cures.

T. H. Bentz & Co Zemo Zeno Nice

Shoop's Cough Remedy Praised as Safe Home Cure

An old advertisement touts Shoop's Cough Remedy as a safe home cure free from opium and chloroform. It claims the product uses harmless mountain shrub leaves for a lung healing effect and promises a new, pleasant taste. Sold by B D Millers.

Shoop

Burdock Blood Bitters Aimed at Digestive Ailments

An 19th century patent medicine claim describes Burdock Blood Bitters as a national remedy for dyspepsia and related digestive ailments. The text touts improved digestion, purifying the blood, and boosting strength.

Burdock

Vanderbilt student convicted in Boston court for reckless driving

Harold Vanderbilt of New York a Harvard student was convicted in Boston municipal court for reckless driving while operating an automobile. The report notes Mr Taft seeking J Dickinson of Tennessee as Secretary of War. Dickinson, a Democrat, supported Republicans in the last campaign. Britain awards Armour & Co. a three year canned corned beef contract with deliveries next summer supervised by army officers.

Harold Vanderbilt New York Harvard Boston Municipal ‘Court Taft Dickinson Tennessee Chicago Great Britain Armour & Co

SLAIN ON HER WEDDING DAY IN PITTSBURGH AREA

Smita Marterfeld an 18 year old from the Russo Greek colony in Duquesne near Pittsburgh was found with her throat cut in the cellar of her home just hours before her wedding. She died 20 minutes later. authorities and family suspect murder though suicide cannot be ruled out.

Pittsburg Smita Marterfeld Duquesne Theictim

PROBE MICHIGAN PRISON FOR GRAFT CHARGES

Prosecuting Attorney Taece yesterday filed a petition for the appointment of a grand jury to probe grafting at thestate prison in Jackson Michigan. Circuit Judge Parkinson ordered the jury drawn for an investigation of affairs at the prison its officers and employees and other matters brought to the jury’s attention.

Jackson, Mich Taeece Parkinson

Chicago and New York Markets Fall into Volatile Trading

Reports from Chicago and New York show mixed price moves across grains and futures. Wheat futures rise into May and July contracts while corn holds firm. butter and eggs show varied retail levels. spot oats and rye flour markets display firmness and slight declines.

New York Duluth

Live Stock Prices In Chicago Market Report

Chicago February 10 live stock market notes cattle prices with common to prime steers at 6.50 per quarter ton and medium to good steers near 5.20 to 5.50 with varied quality readings.

Chicago

FOR SALE Classified notices and misc. postings mix

Pleasant Plain garden plots and 5 acre lots offered for sale near Alienale with terms. Numerous farm items, separators and equipment advertised. Rentals listed for multiple residences and rooms on Main, Division, Lafayette, Franklin, and Oakland avenues. Lost and found items include a gold breast pin and a black mare, with police notification requested.

Pleasant Plain Alienale James Alwine River Avenue

Riverside Dreaming and Local Ads at Maple Row

Riverside Dreaming offers home laundering at 3n 1375 by D. L. Martin. Classifieds promote Mr Thomas Electric Oil for croup and Dean’s Laxatives. Pantorium advertises suit cleaning for a dollar monthly. home phone numbers listed.

Riverside Dreaming Maple Row Michigan Street D. L. Martin Thomas

Building notes for Spring selection and contact details

A fragmentary notice lists a building room 403 and contact phones 4314 Bell 272 297 for arranging a spring purchase or visit. It mentions a Home phone and building details but is incomplete.

Ger Building Bell

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