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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1909

Page

4

Rabies fears rise as dog bite case prompts tests

An Elkhart child, Russell Kegerreis, was bitten by a dog owned by John L. Shook. Doctors sent the dog’s brain and spinal cord to Pasteur Institute for analysis. Dr Lagorio confirmed hydrophobia evidence, suggesting wider canine spread and possible need for Pasteur treatment. Mrs Shook disputes the bite claim and says Russell showed only minor marks.

Russell. Kegerreis Alfred Kegerreis North Street John L. Shook Goshen ‘Avenue H. A. Stauffer Kegerreis Pasteur Institute Chicago Lagorio Elkifart Elkhart Teddy Mathias Common Council

Little Miss Ruth Makes Western Trip Despite Snowbound Train

Ruth travels with provisions from her mother as she nears Elk Hart. The child, tired but progressing, is under care during a long journey through the western states.

Ruth Elkhart

New Manager Installed at Warren Hill Co

C. M. Hanley of Peru Ind succeeds William Stanton Sr as manager of Warren Hill Co taking charge yesterday. Stanton resigned effective February 1 after about nine years of service. Hanley, formerly with Peru Mercantile and Steele Smith of Birmingham, brings market knowledge and careful buying. Kirkwood and Kies handle clothing, with Hill promising plain factual advertising and a quick profitable sale plan.

C. M. Hanley Peru Ind William Stanton, Sr Warren Hill Co Stanton Peru Mercantile Company Hanley Steele-Smith Birmingham Ala Kirkwood My. W. J Kies Mr. Hill Bex

Roof Collapse at Valley Paper Mill Promptly Repaired

Snow and ice caused a roof collapse at Valley Paper mill on Johnson Street Sunday night. The 20 by 20 foot section fell into the basement, with one worker inside. Repairs began yesterday and will finish by week’s end. Estimated damage not exceeding 32,550. Building owned by Union Waxed and Parchment Paper Co. of New Jersey, built in 1872.

Johnson Street Vlan Samusi Sky Io One Union Waxed

Stigler News Item On Confession and Listing

A fragmented report notes Stigler and a group near Gee Gee GP RE DST with a confession alleged. Authorities plan to listen as details surface about the case and potential statements to be recorded.

Brad Stigler Rss

Mishawaka Editor Mr. Young Dies After Long Illness

Mr. Young of Mishawaka a respected printer and newspaper manager died after a severe cold worsened during a Washington stay. Born May 12 1871 he was survived by his wife Thekla Herzog two sisters and his parents. He had left Mishawaka for the capital last December and suffered health setbacks including the deaths of close relatives before his passing. A funeral is expected at Grace Lawn cemetery with a ceremonial service.

Hart Mishawaka Washington Mishawawa Barnhart Young Mr. Young Mishawaka Democrat William’ A. O'Neil City. Attorney The Times Publishing Times Thekla Anna Herzog Chilgran Catherine Peter 2A. Jr Auréliia Hits Mary Young Moriarty L. Hayworth Montezuma Ind Mathias Young Inlaw Elizabeth Herzog

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Eggieston dies in Michigan

Four month old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Eggieston living four miles north of the city in Michigan died Saturday. Funeral services were held yesterday and interment followed in the cemetery at Kessington.

Eggieston Mine Miles Michigan

Widow Catherine Montel Dies at 76 in Claypool

Mrs. Catherine Montel aged 76 died of apoplexy Saturday evening at her home 913 Locust street. widow of Solomon Montel she leaves two sons John S Montel of Elkhart and Jacob Montel of Claypool. Remains were taken to Claypool for funeral and burial today.

Catherine Montel Locust Street Solomon John S. “Montel Elkhart Jacob Montel Claypool

St Vincent's Mission Attracts Wide Parish Interest

St Vincent's Catholic church hosts a long awaited mission with daily masses at 8 and 10 oclock for about forty five minutes. Father Vigilius delivers talks on Immortality of the Soul and The Sacrament of Confession. George and Jansen, priests from Rensselaer, lead sessions with arrangements for workingmen and unmarried and married women conferences scheduled this week.

St. Vincent’s Catholic Church Vizilius Walher George Father Vigilius Vigilius George Jansen Rensselaer

Wenger boomed as prison head in Michigan

Friends of John C Wenger of Buchanan Michigan lobby Governor Warner to appoint the Buchanan man as head of Jackson prison. Wenger is known to Elkhart residents for prior service as deputy sheriff of Berrien County before serving four years ago as deputy warden.

John C. Wenger Buchanan Mich Jackson Warner Uchanan Wenger Elkhart Berrien

The Skylark Song Marks Spring Bird Behavior

The skylark of England ceases song in winter and pairs form in early spring as flocks disperse to seek nesting sites and rear young. The mother birds guard the nests while the males descend to the nest between trips to feed and sing.

England

Fragmented OCR Item Yields No Clear Event

Readable elements unclear. remaining text does not reveal a coherent news item or identifiable persons organizations places or dates. Unable to extract a concrete lead, outcome, or action from the fragment.

Dogs Attack In Middlebury Case Under Review

Report from Middlebury mentions two men bitten by dogs with one dog possibly rabid. The dog that bit Hartzler belonged to him but was not at home for days. it is believed the animal was infected and became aggressive after contact with another mad dog roaming the streets.

Ion Middlebury Hostler Anda Hartzler

Funeral Arrangements for Peter A Young in Mishawaka

The body of Peter A Young private secretary to Representative Henry A Barnhart arrived in Mishawaka with his widow Mrs Young and brother in law Representative John Herzog. Services will be at St Josephs Catholic Church with burial in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Stores may close during the funeral hour. He belonged to four local orders including Catholic Order of Foresters and Knights of Columbus.

Peter ‘A. Young Henry” A. Barnhart Mishawaka Young John A. Herzog St. Joseph’s. Catholic L. A. Moench St. Joseph Catholic Order of Foresters Independent Order of Foresters St. Joseph Society of the The Knights of Columbus

Delegates to Conference Elected by Evangelical Association

Delegates to the annual Evangelical Association conference will be chosen at a meeting in South Bend on Monday March 1 at 2 o'clock. Four delegates will come from each field of the district and will represent the district at all ensuing conferences for four years. The plan, adopted unanimously by quarterly conferences, adds sixteen laymen to participate in deliberations and to vote on character and conduct issues and ministerial trials.

Evangelical Association Hiithart Monroe Street South Bend The Evangelical Church Milwaukee Wisconsin Ikhart Aly Tees

Debt Free Dream Questioned by Sam

A fragmented early text shows Sam musing on debt and income. He smiles and answers about earning fifteen thousand dollars a year with expenses paid. The garbled lines hint at financial planning and personal finance talk.

Sam

Husband asks wife to fix furnace before opera

In a hurried scene the husband, suited and ready for the opera, asks his wife to go to the cellar to relight the furnace after the fire went out earlier in the day. He cites a sick baby and the absence of a furnace man as reasons for the request.

Keeping the Liver Healthy with Diet and Exercise

Advice on liver care urges diet changes and outdoor calisthenics. Avoid rich foods and excess meat in hot weather. If bilious feelings rise, drink lemon juice in water and avoid dairy if milk causes discomfort. Drink warm lemon water at night, not iced in the morning.

Singing as Evidence Among Maoris Historically

A 19th century court order in New Zealand barred singing as evidence. A correspondent recalls Maoris pleads with song and saga, often lengthy legends from remote ancestors, a Gilbertian notion many old New Zealanders could attest to.

New Zealand

Incomplete OCR Note Short on Readable Facts

Fragmentary text from a historical page shows scattered letters and names with no clear event or structure. No coherent people, places, dates, or organizations can be identified from the readable fragments.

Death notice for Gpanenies é Ballock and family

The death of Gpanenies é Ballock is reported as sudden. He is survived by parents three brothers Louis Stephen and Michael Ballock and one sister Mary. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 9 15 am at St Vincent Catholic Church with Father Jansen presiding and burial in St Vincent Cemetery.

Louis Stephen Michael Ballock Mary Father Jansen St.’ Vincent

Unidentified man seeks help after cashing cheque in church alms

An elderly laborer named Philip Bechtel, with $23, appeared in the city seeking aid from Trustee Ligerfoose to reach Cass county. He said the county infirmary expelled him after a check for 23.7 dollars could not be cashed, claiming he had no identification. He then planned to go to Mishawaka.

Philip Bechtel Ligerfoose Cass County Dunlaps Mishawaka

Interurban Cars to Start Long Distance Runs Soon

Preparations underway for interurban cars on the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana line. New boards announce city names along the Goshen to Michigan City route signaling imminent operation. An interurban car is set to run between Warsaw Mentone on the Warsaw and Peru extension within the next few days.

Goshen Michigan City Paes Chicago South Bend Indiana Road Warsaw- Mentone Warsaw Pera Winona ‘Inteur Didnapolis

Local News Fragment From Wa Dalles Scene

Fragments indicate a Dalles city report with unclear names and numbers. Readable cues mention civic actions and a wake or event linked to a Tromp-like figure, but details are obscured and no full facts emerge.

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Russell ‘Keger Reis Hydro Teur Institute Ady Grace Aca Clark Ipemer Ait Pas Tal Cher St. Vincent's Mission Ace Peter A. Young Purturot Cbeibe Soft Tain Pereatirg Interurban
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