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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1905

Page

7

City Treasurer's Special Notice Elkhart Ind 1905

City taxes on real estate personal property or poll tax street paying sewer assessments cemetery notes street alleys and sidewalk assessments interest on cemetery notes delinquent taxes due. Call at City Treasurer office East Franklin street bring receipts for adjustment. Delinquent state and county taxes may be paid at Simpson Abstrakt office 206 South Main Elkhart Indiana property will be sold February 13 1905.

Elkhart Ind Franklin Street Edward A. Campbell Elkhart City Concord Bango Cleveland Osolo Louis M. Simpson Simpson Abstract South Main Street Indiana BE. B. Drake

Simpson Abstract Office Promotes Surety Bonds Demand

An advertisement from The Simpson Abstract Office at 206 Main St touts surety bonds. The piece also urges mothers to keep Foley’s Honey and Tar for croup relief and features a positive testimonial from Mrs. P. L. Cordier of Mannington Kentucky. It closes with a note on avoiding patent medicines and invites attendance at a Sunday school event by Bro. Halpenny on “Winning Pupils One by One.”

Christ and His Church Bro. Halpenny

One Minute Cough Cure Removes Throat Tickling

After taking One Minute Cough Cure the tickling in the throat disappears within a minute. It acts directly in the throat not the stomach. Safe for children and sold by all druggists.

Rugeists

City taxi rules urge trunk and passenger pricing

A short note argues against charging 25c extra for trunks while city ordinance requires both trunk and passenger fare at 95e. Signed M. P. Culp with day and night contact numbers.

English nobleman’s toast quotes pearls before swine remark

At a London dinner a nobleman rose to toast a learned company. His opening line drew enthusiastic applause but he admitted it did not turn out as intended. He said he felt a plain country squire addressing such scholars was like casting pearls before swine.

London

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cures Coughs

The ad warns of dangerous pneumonia season and touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a safe cough and cold remedy. It claims to clear the system by laxative action and strengthens throat chest and lungs with no opiates, sold by all druggists.

Kennedy Chichester Chitek Adios Chichester Chemical Co Madison Square, Phila

Sunday School Teachers Urged to Attend Feb 26 Meetings

Pastors and superintendents are urged to have their Sunday school teachers attend the meetings of February 26. Mothers are advised Foley's Honey and Tartre to aid children with coughs and colds as it contains no opiates. Houseworth Bros.

Foley Houseworth Bros

Money loan offered by E Conley and Son

Local advertisement announces loan services by E Conley and Son located at 31 8 Main Street with contact details implied. The fragment suggests financial lending offers to residents seeking credit.

E. Conley & Son Main Street

Foley's Honey and Tar Saved Her Life Says Plainview Man

A Plainview Nebraska man, W. W. Baker, recounts his wife’s decade long illness and failed medical care until Foley's Honey and Tar relieved her symptoms. He urges others with similar trouble to try the remedy, noting she is stronger and healthier than in ten years. Houseworth Bros.

W. W. Baker Plainview Neb Iand Foley’s Foley Houseworth. Bros

Sunday School Evangelization Cited as Key Topic

The note highlights Sunday schools as growing centers of evangelistic work with emphasis on Sunday school evangelization, a top theme discussed by Mr. Hal Penny.

Halpenny

New Giant South African Diamond Captures Global Spotlight

Cables from London report a 3 032 carat diamond found at Premier mine in South Africa valued between 15 and 20 million dollars. The stone dwarfs famed gems like the Kohinoor and Shah, with New York owners and international collectors watching closely as jewel values soar amid a New York elite display.

New York London South Africa United States Cincinnati Czar Russia Crioff Regent France Mattam Jaegersfontein Franz Josef Dom Paul Kruger South African Republic Leo XIII Lord Francis Hope May Yohe America Metropolitan Opéra House Thomas Jacob The Jeweler's Review O. H. P. Belmont Frederick Vanderbilt Clarence Mackay George Vandebilt Astor Wee Bradley Martin McK. Twombly Ogden Mills W. D. Sloane Harry P. Whitney Calvin G

Doan's Kidney Pills Promise Relief for Back and Kidney Ailments

Elkhart residents report improved work ability with Doan's Kidney Pills claimed to ease back pain and kidney related issues. S. D. Schreiner cites relief after using the product from Houseworth Bros drug store, praising its benefits and noting 50 cent price. Foster Milburn Co. markets as sole US agents.

Elkhart Dean S. D. Schreiner River Avenue Houseworth Bros

Navy ships supplied with steel furniture

All United States Navy ships are being outfitted with steel furniture. The program covers fleet vessels as part of a logistics and modernization effort.

United ‘States Navy

Mix-Up Over Standard Oil Bribery Probed in Kansas House

In Topeka on February 11 the Kansas House adopted a five member committee to investigate bribery rumors tied to a state oil refinery bill. Speaker Stubbs urged a thorough inquiry, naming the panel and signaling potential expulsions for misconduct as the probe targets possible railroad passes and hidden barrels.

Topeka Kan House Stubbs Senate Standard Oil Company Kansas Judiciary Committee Hackney Standard Oil Bagatelle

Fire Panic II at Sparling High School in Lacon Ill

Fire destroyed Sparling high school across the river in Lacon on February 11 as students returned from dinner. Smoke filled every room, younger children were carried out, and almost all books and wraps were lost though no deaths occurred. The building dated from 1868.

Lacon Ill Sparling High

Willis Grove Resisting Arrest at Ware County Coed

In Ware County a case centers on a Black defendant named Willis Grove alleged to resist arrest during a confrontation with officers. The report notes a connected accusation involving a coed and ongoing legal proceedings.

Willis Grove WARE

Brave Youth Halts Gas Tank Disaster in Bronx

Hans Mohr, 20, acted after two explosions struck the Bronx works of the Central Union Gas Co. He ran to shut off three large gas tanks supplying 140 000 cubic feet of gas. An aftershock hurled him but fellow workers rescued him from the flames.

New York Hans Mohr Central Union ‘Gas Company Bronx Young Mohr Mohr

Chicago and New York Produce Markets Hit By Varied Prices

Latest price report covers Butter Creamery water marks and prints, Cheeses and Eggs in Chicago and New York markets. Butter values range from 21 to 31 cents with various grades, while Eggs show steady states across states with Pennsylvania and nearby quotes. Poultry prices list turkeys and fowls per dozen with small gains, and vegetables include potatoes onions and sweet potatoes with regional price spreads.

Chicago Young Americas Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Burbanks New York Pennsylvania

Commodity Prices And Live Stock Prices From Chicago Market

A listing of grain prices across several cities and markets with figures for red and northern varieties, mixed grades, and standard futures. Live stock prices for cattle and sheep and lamb markets are provided for Omaha Kansas City St. Louis and other trade hubs with per head or per hundredweight figures.

York Minneapolis St. Louis Duluth Kansas Si Milwaukee Voleda Chicago Liverpool New York Kansas City C. Milwaukee Lecates Omaha St. Joseph Pittsburg Abe Fe

Rheumatism Cure Promises Quick Relief and Store Ads

An advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming cure in 1 to 3 days with immediate disappearance of the disease. Sold for 75c to $1.00 by Houseworth Bros., 225 Main Street, plus grocer-referred Burrell & Morgan stone ground flour. Also notes Union Pacific railroad service to California with fast trains and tourist sleepers, via Detroit contact F. B. Choate, 420 Woodward Ave.

Jose Houseworth Bros Main Street California Union Pacific F. B. Choate Woodward Avenue Detroit Mich

Sadie Clark Loses Sight Sudden Blindness Hits Neenah

Neenah Wisconsin February 11 Miss Sadie Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs S S Clark woke to total blindness on February 6. A high school student who planned to graduate this spring doctors attribute the affliction to overstudy and reading by lamp light.

Neenah Wis Sadie Clark S. S. Clark Miss Clark Miss. Clark

Nebraskan Tucker Named Federal Judge in Lincoln

Senator T. A. Tucker of Humboldt Nebraska is reported as receiving a federal judgeship appointment after a push through Congress. The notice notes the president's action and records Tucker as the selected candidate.

Lincoln Neb A. Tucker Humboldt Revoivet Congressee Sttra Tucker

Portland and Northwest Route Promises River View Travel

Portland and Northwest line offers a scenic 200 mile journey along the Columbia River with trains running close to the water. The route promises through cars with passenger accommodations and a popular appeal for travelers, details available from F Mhoaré at a given address.

Portland Union Pacific Columbia Lewis

Homeseekers Excursions Offer One Fare Plus 2

The Chicago Great Western Railway announces monthly excursions on the first and third Tuesdays from January through April. Tickets sold at one fare plus 2 dollars to major points across Arizona Colora Missouri Nevada Texas Wyoming and more. For information contact Crear ATASherr Ayrentor J P Bt Chicago.

Chicago Great. Western Railway Arizona Kansas Nevada Texas Tahaudd Wyoming Crear Atasherr Ayrentor J. P

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