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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1909

Page

5

Lincoln County Proposed to Seat Elkhart in Fortieth District

A bill outlines creating Lincoln County from western Elkhart County territory with Elkhart as county seat and a separate Fortieth Judicial District. The plan divides population centers including Lincoln county towns and assigns shared senatorial district status with Elkhart, with funds and offices handled by Lincoln after November 1, 1910.

Fortieth Judicial District Lincoln Goshenwold Elkhart Tie Wikhard Lincoln County Bill J. Proctor Proctor Tow Giker Range Cleveland Concord Oscala Wikhart Torby Countinus Populvtion Bentay Geo Blacktorde Ool Ce Apa Brown Mesa Etl Las Carrol Oo Crawyers Dearborn Merson Astute Rade Estegse Johnson IV Hecates LaGrenge Martin Longe Moergane Sare Newton Glee Eouthwest SeCuort Marth van Sty & Puoning St. Joseph County Eeine Elkhiart Circuit Court of Aaid Counts of Seevion Telkhart ET Hart Linegin Lan Lincvin Hikhar Lincolo Telkchiurt Iuw. Ecs

New Christian Home Aimed at Shelter for Girls From Distant Cities

Board of EM hart Rescue Home association pushes a model Christian home for girls who come from far to work in MWishirt shops and factories. The plan depends on local citizen support and seeks a humane, proper environment for these workers.

Ichart Mwishirt Emhart Ak Anabron

Elkhart Furniture Co. Dividends Ordered and Disclosures

In a bankruptcy proceeding, Hillsdale Michigan and Elkhart Indiana stores of the Elkhart Furniture Co. are ordered to pay a 20 percent dividend. Trustee Zigler to distribute the funds after confirmation of the sale of stock and leases. The case ties to former head W. P. Bacon who has been missing. an informant from Elkhart provided details in St. Louis.

W. P. “Bacon Symdicife Elkhart Goshen Mishawska Kendrallville Hillsdale, Mich Sand Wichart Sul Lambert Alor Hillsdale Mid Br. Aigler Willsdale Sink South Ond Bacow St. Jaouis

New Model Car Attracts Attention On City Streets

A new $1,000 model from The Bikhare Motor Car company drew interest as it rolled stripped without a body. Experts praised its 315 inch wheelbase, 1950 pound frame, and elliptic springs for smooth riding and hill climbing capability. Demonstrations showed promising performance amid high expectations for market competition.

Bikhare. Motor Car Company East Taikson Tre Ot Toostad

Mrs Canse Demands $100 a Month Support

The report notes Mrs Canse demands monthly support of $100. The article identifies Joseph Tl Canse as the defendant in the case docket.

Canse Joseph Tl. Canse

Poultry Show Winners and Exhibits Honored Here

A regional poultry show announced winners across multiple cups including the Asiastic cup won by T. Felthouse and the Mediterranean cup by GL Stru ler. Edward Risser of Middlebury claimed the American cup with Bull Plymouth Rocks. J. Bert McConnell of Ligonier led with a high overall score of 109 points across fowls, ducks, geese, and turkeys as ribbons counted toward the final tally.

eeottRyine UAL T. Felthouse Krutz RE. M. Longoof Oseerta Binelick Trutt Kone Wrandottes Rhode Island Reds Edward Risser Middlebury Plymouth J. Bert McConnell Ligonier Suif Orpington Club Oserola D. S. Hoover Quincy James Matthews New Pavis Hest Cochkerel A. W. Sell National Bull Leshorn J. Bert SicConnel J. A. Long Amos Fippinger Vt Leshorus Mikhartans A.J. Rel Qhousa Corinbian Wyar Tottess J. Wythlevy Go Strubler A. J. Wellhouse Drahatns

Farm rumor of horse disease investigated near Elkhart

J McBinney of Chi CARD for the Department of Agriculture visited Peeters farm north of Stationwest to probe a rumor of hoof mouth disease. He found no grounds for the rumor after check with Dr Gis Roberts and local health officials.

J. McBinney Chi-Card Triculcure Elkhart Gis Roberts Stata Varosinaries Et Sah Peeters Stationth West Teeters Agricultral Department McBinney Rae Belo

Burglars Loot Khan Department Store Silk Heist

Police recover the crime scene after two burglars enter the Khan Department Store on Harrison Street and steal silk worth over 500 yards. A merchant policeman and Night Patrolman Northrop pursue, finding two suitcases and an open rear window. Probers suspect entry through the high sidewall window. two youths detained briefly but released with no solid leads.

Harrison Street Dwight Northrop Philip Harwick Coun & Sons Fonda Withers Little

Eber Darling 4x1 Competes in Indianapolis Meet

Fragmentary report notes Eber Darling competing in a state level event in Indianapolis with a reference to a lumber or equipment term E113. Details are incomplete but imply track or athletic competition on a regional stage.

Eber Darling Indianapolis Lumberm Vention

Injury at Wisconsin shop ends with medical aid

An accident at a Wisconsin works site left one man bleeding from a neck wound and another worker fainting. Fellow laborers applied heavy pressure to stem the flow. a physician attended, dressing the wound and giving stimulants. An ambulance transported the injured man home from Johnson and Simonton streets.

AEA Wisales Mindy Andre Johnson and Simonton Streets

Killing Wild Deer Leads To Fine Foraker Man

Jacob Weaver of Foraker pleads guilty in city court to killing a wild deer. Game Warden John Rigney brought him in and, to shield his identity, Weaver was allowed to plead under the name John Dow. He paid a $50 fine plus costs totaling $80.

Jacob Weaver Foraker New Paris Wa- Karusa John, Rigney John, Dow

Lawsuit Stirs Over Shared Judgment Award

In Louis Hi. Jordan vs Daniel K. Miller, Jordan seeks half of the remaining judgment after a $2,406 award. George Fleming, clerk of the court, holds the funds and refused to transfer to Perry L. Turner. Jordan claims co plaintiff Sharpe owes him one half of the residue and asserts an obligation for mortgage and tax interest.

Louis Hi. Jordan Daniel K. Miller Jordan George’ Fleming Ia ML. Sharpe Jordan- Miller Suite Fleming Perry L. ‘Turner Grossessign Sharpe Sarpe

Pink Pills Sold for Stomach Pain and Weight Gain Claim

An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for stomach pain and weight loss. It narrates a patient’s recovery from years of weakness after using the pills, and promises a free booklet on diet and health. The text names the company in Schenectady New York and lists pill pricing.

Fei Atte Gould Tr. Williams, Medicine Company Schenvetady

Appellate Court Affirms Case In Warren Flys Dispute

An appellate court affirms the case concerning Warren Flys over stock transfer. The complaint alleges 30 shares of corporation stock were assigned to the defendant and 290 shares retained. The court finds the complaint sufficient and evidentiary issues addressed.

Courtokas Ebe- Wikhart Circuit Scourt Warren Flys Itersletter Sian

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