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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

3

Lake Shore crews face delays from cold weather and holiday payrolls

Fireman C Farden sprained his ankle after stepping from a turntable near Englewood draft. Wheeling native James E Tracey joined Lake Shore as a freight brakeman. Olin Baker named boilermaker apprentice. Engineer D K Morse recovering from grip. H G Griffin of Lake Shore shop inspected in Collinwood. Payroll delays upset noon checkouts as holiday crush slows drafts. Trains run late east and west due to cold affecting pipes and weather. Train No 2 an hour late. Train No 3 split into two sections. Jack Cummings back at work. I L Goodenow noted at Inglewood. night crews report 2 below zero at 3 am.

Poultry and pet stock exhibit open at Automobile Building

Don’t miss the poultry and pet stock exhibit in the Automobile Building. Open day and evening this week with admission ten cents and season ticket 356.

Dean Millinery Offer Warns Buyers of Payment Tactics

A note warns readers that TE will pay you to review the Dean Millinery before buying. The fragment suggests a caution about possible sales tactics or pay-for-review schemes.

Jeok Dean

Special Notice on Quick Sale of Surplus Holiday Stock

To turn surplus stock into money quickly the store will place 1 000 articles in ten show windows and sell them all at 1 00 each. A silver tea set and diamond ring are offered free. Sale opens Saturday January 9 and runs until sold out at Micks Son Jewelers. The Ladies Aid of Castle U B Church will hold a marker at Singer Sewing Machine office Saturday 8 Buy a package of Peirce s Golder Blend Rio Coffee and get a stereoscopic view of interesting sights free.

Micks & Son Castle U. BR Singer Sewing S. Main Street

Souvenir Spoon Lost in Mail Between Cincinnati and Detroit

Postmaster of Cincinnati reports a Witl souvenir spoon with initials IL found loose in a C W D mail car en route to Detroit. The piece was turned in by a mail clerk and awaits a claimant as of December 24. Authorities in Cincinnati are tracking the finder and owner.

Cincinnati Ohio Detroit

Madam Brewster Diet Secret Revealed to Society

A society reporter recounts Madam Brewster claiming fat loss without exercise or dieting and detailing a receipt said to shed pounds rapidly. The remedy involves Marinola, Cascara Aromatic, and peppermint water, told as a simple, inexpensive answer to excess weight.

Madam Brewster's Society

Lost and found notices and estate administration

A collage of notices includes a lost gold watch with initials O D and a reward for return, a message from O G Curtis about Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet work, and a public notice of administration in Elkhart Indiana naming Peter K Plank administrator. Also an ad extols Peirce's Golden Blend Rio coffee and Electric Bitters testimonials.

Truth Office State of Indiana Elkhart County

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Endorsed By Druggist

Druggist J M Hawkins of Mound City Kansas fell ill and chose Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable stomach remedy. The ad promises an absolute guarantee of effectiveness and offers a free sample bottle upon request.

Bottie

Dur- Mal wings and fancy 8 dl 25¢ sale item

Readable fragments note a sale item featuring wings and a fancy eight deciliter quantity priced at 25 cents. No clear event or organization named.

City council approves five month loan and notes 1908 treasurer report

The council referred to the Greene and City Attorney Turner a boundary and Hydraulic street issue. An ordinance authorizing a $5000 loan for five months at 4 percent passed all readings. The December 1908 controller treasurer reports were read and referred to finance. Treasury balance stood at 3469.80 with 225,555.80 receipts for the year and current tax 90,557.55. delinquent 5,212.07. short term borrowings 67,718.53.

Hydraulic Paper Company Greene and City Atorney Turner Bell Campbell Finance Committee Lottnsberry Brubaker

Appellate Court Reverses Circuit Judgment in Hill Case

The Indiana Appellate Court reversed the Elkhart circuit court ruling in Warren G. Till v. Edmund R. Berstetter. The opinion addresses rival stock claimants interpleading under the receiver for a dividend, noting that a note allegedly paid and a discharge in bankruptcy do not create a defense absent denial of stock transfer. It cites State v. First National Bank to distinguish equitable title arising from stock transfer by sale or pledge.

Warren G. Till Edmund R. Berstetter Elkhart Circuit Court Dodge Elkhart National Bank Hill Kersteller First National Bank

Wagner Not to Wed Florence Maybrick Denial Issued

Charles L. Wagner manager of the Slayton Lyceum Bureau denies reports he will marry Florence Maybrick the American Woman who served time in an English prison. Wagner calls the Chicago claim false and confirmations arrive from Stamford Conn. Her land case in Vin Wertertar, once won, is now appealed to a higher court en route to the supreme court.

Chas. L. Wagner Slayton Lyceum Bureau Elkhart Chautaucqua Florence Maybrick St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua Assembly Chicago Wagner Maybrick Thea Provence Maybrick Stamford Elkhart Elyeure SBS Eventully Will Co Supreme Court

Judge Dodge Promises Obedience to High Court

Fragmented text suggests Judge S. Dodge of Eikhart faces appellate actions. The garbled report implies a court matter arising Tuesday with references to Gianatolis and appeal, but details remain unclear.

Judge Dodge S. Dodge Eikhart

National Commission approves minor leagues pact and raises admission

The National Commission approved the new minor league accord uniting the American Association and the eastern and Pacific coast leagues with the rest of the minors, ending a three year dispute. It fixed admission prices for future World Series games at 50 cents to $2 and announced schedule changes for the American Association season starting April 24 with post season play against the Eastern League. It also noted managerial moves including Pat Powers resigning and Mitke Sexton succeeding him, plus Brooklyn and St. Louis NL deal talks and postponement of Pacific coast outlaw reforms.

Cincinnati American Association National Commission Brooklyn Dahlen Boston Cardinals St. Louis Staney Robison Phelps Pittsburgh Bresnahai Pacific Coast J. Cal Ewing Teague Chicago

Central League to Cut Salaries and Trade Players

South Bend reports a salary reduction plan for Central League baseball stars for this season. Owners aim to curb costs with top pay around 2000 per month after prepaying high salaries, and several trades are expected at the league meeting in South Bend. Clyde Wares of Zanesville is eyed for South Bend, with details on his exchange not disclosed.

South Bend Durfine Selwat Clyde Zanesville Grant Zaies

Eight Room House for Sale on Gosden Avenue

On Gosden Avenue near Jackson Street an eight room nearly new house with steam heat a new barn sits on a corner lot 66 by 200 feet available on easy terms for 1650 dollars D M Best. Peirce's Golden Blend Rio Coffee offers a stereoscopic view and premiums with signatures.

Gosden Avenue Jackson Street Peirce’s Golden Rio

Marathon Match in Chicago Draws Long Distance Stars

Two top distance runners Doran of Italy and Albert Pete will race 26 miles 885 yards at Dexter Park Pavilion Chicago Friday night. Corey seeks first pro marathon win after recent Illinois Athletic Club success. Dorando Hayes history noted. The ornate track design promises clear view for spectators as Houseman and Callahan stage the event.

London Chicago Nthe East Wworld Cuedlor Doran Albert Pete Ola Dexter Park Corey Illinois- “Athletic Club Lou. M. Houseman James J. Callahan Logan Square Ball Tea City Derando

Promotional Coffee Wrapper Offer with World Scene Portraits

A vintage ad invites coffee buyers to mail in wrappers to receive free stereoscopic world scenes and a mailed shorescape. The notice mentions signatures cut from wrappers and a 250 message fee, with seats for premiums and clarification on where to send.

Uo Epackare Poirée Lial Sauna Durhien Coffea & Splece Chi Lafayette

Jennery Sale Opens Saturday by Micks & Son Jewelers

Ten show windows advertised with jewelry watches clocks silverware and cut glass all priced at one dollar. The sale at Micks and Son Jewelers begins Saturday January 3 at 9 am with bargains and solid pieces on offer.

Peires's Golden Blending Coffee Adict Displeasure

A fragmented ad promotes Peires's Golden Blending Coffee claiming a fine cup of colvey from a wiser db. The text is garbled and lacks clear facts but centers on coffee quality and brand imagery.

Peires Colvey von Wiser

Disbursement totals show cash and receipts figures

The record lists deposit and cash balances including State DE 3744.64, City National 3057.13, Napa nee 2459.41, First States 3412.18, St. Joseph Valley 7.00, Farmers and Pare 3165.74, Exchange Wakarusa 2388.99, in office 265.98, balance on hand 393460.35 totaling 227122.29.

City National, Ie Co Nappanee St. Joseph Valley Plehds Wakarusa

For Sale Seven Room House Near Main Street

For sale a seven room house with lot 42 by 100 feet at an alley corner. All improvements, price 2800 dollars, within one block of Main Street. Owner L A Dennert. Also loan option 1006 dollars for three years at 5 percent. Le A Dennert.

Main Street L. A. Dennert

Poultry and Pet Stock Exhibit Notice

Open admission at the Automobile Building with season ticket 35c. The notice invites visitors and mentions a Dean Millinery where shoppers can pay before buying. The fragment references a poultry and pet stock exhibition event and admission details.

Ten Show Windows Offer Uniform Jewelry Sale

Watches clocks jewelry silverware and cut glass in ten show windows all priced at 71.06. A January sale by Micks & Son Jewelers opens Saturday January 9 at 9 a.m. to mark a great bargain.

Micks & Son

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. F.barden Lake Shore Englewood James EE. Tracey Wheeling, W. Va Olin Baker D. K. Morse H. G. Griffin Collinwood Jack Cummings Goodenow Inglewood Peirce First State Bank First Stave Bank Angiesian Aslee Fat O. G. Curtis Hoosier John Appellate Court MR. Hill NATIONAL + COMMISSION U Mishawaka Williamswort Smith Deta Daly Beaver Os Grimes Neusbaum Tovlows Elk Jennery Micks & Son, Jewelers Toloan le A. Dennert Fe Ape Sig Adiers Silk Jipe H, Helfrick & Sf Opera Haviland
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