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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1904

Page

5

Anonymous Letters Linked To Murder Probe In Bloomington

A murder investigation in Bloomington extends as authorities evaluate anonymous letters sent months earlier to Miss Schafer urging her to move from her rooming house. Police questioned over 50 witnesses. no arrest yet. A militia may be deployed if tensions rise as investigators seek the letter writer.

D. D. Nicholson South O Street Dr. Nicholson A. V.smith Miss Schafer Miss Love Mayor Smith Stephenson Loudon Bloomington Durbin Sevral Bedford Ind Sarah C. Schafer Joseph Heitger Heitger Bess Walker Chicago Be- Smith Cloverport Rugsell Louisville Russell Wranger Plummer Smith Miller

Murdered Girl Sarah Schafer Laid to Rest in Bedford

The funeral for Miss Sarah Schafer was held at Trinity M B Church with Rev Somerville Light delivering a two part sermon on death and Christian character. The service included her favorite song My Father Knows and pallbearers drawn from her classmates and teachers.

Sarah Schafer Trinity M. B. Church Somerville Light Simpson Light Jeremiah Miss Schafer Scripps-McRae Bedford Ind

Electric bitters praised for rheumatism relief in Colusa ad

Joe Golo bick of Colusa California says after 15 years of rheumatism pain Electric bitters gave complete relief and cure. The ad claims benefits for liver kidney and general debility and offers 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. druggists.

Joe Golobick Houseworth Bros

Bondsmen Named in J Brodrick and Walter Brown Bonds

Official records list the sureties for J Brodrick as Fannie K Thompson Ovid C Hill Emma J Sloan and Joseph B Arnold. Walter Brown’s bond is backed by George B Pratt and George A Briggs Collins’ bond is signed by Hub Beardsley.

Indianapolis

Thin People Seek Fatness Inspiration in Community Forum

Members discussed desire to gain weight, sharing tips, diets, and challenges. The informal exchange highlighted body image goals and supportive peer feedback amid health concerns and cultural pressures.

Arraignment of Bank Wreckers in Federal Court

Justus L. Brodrick W. L. Collins president cashier of the Elkhart bank and Walter Brown were arraigned in Indianapolis before Judge Anderson on not guilty pleas. Indictments are lengthy and trials set for March 14 15 and 21 respectively with demurrer rights after examination.

Indianapolis Justus L. Brodrick W. L. Collins Elkhart Bank Walter Brown Anderson van Fleet Brodrick Col James S. Dodge Collins Brown

Brodrick Charged With Minking Preferred Creditor of the National Tablet Co

Attorney J L Harman for Borneman Sons William Henderson and the Indiana National Bank in Indianapolis seeks federal bankruptcy for Consolidated Paper and Bag Co Elkhart citing $571 67 $5000 and $55000 claims plus assets valued at 75000 to 100000 liabilities about 150000 with state receiver Demarest appointed December 15 and a federal receiver sought to gain broader authority. Mechanic s lien and mortgages aggregating 65000 are noted against Consolidated Paper and Bag Co.

Indianapolis J. L. Harman Borneman,& Sons William Henderson Indiana National Bank Consolidated Paper & Bag Co Elkhart Borneman & Sons Henderson M. A. Demarest Méchanic’s Bing Consolidated Eee & Bag Co

Crowl Clothing Co. Closes After Court Debts

Crowl Clothing Co owned by Samuel Crowl closed at 5 30 yesterday. Constable Dwight took the store keys to avoid a sale of stock while Crowl negotiates with creditors. Largest judgment is 17 75 in favor of Cobten Kahn & Co Baltimore. others include 93 49 A L Basset Cleveland 84 Nathan Meyer Wabash 75 75 Murphy Detroit 59 99 O Breeches Louisville. Total debts about 550 including costs.

Crowl Clothing Co Samuel Crowl Constable Dwight Dwight Cobten, Kahn & Co Baltimore Judements A. L. Basset & Co Cleveland Nathan Meyer & Co Wabash Murphy & Co Detroit O. Breeches Manufacturing Co Louisville

Night Was Her Terror and Triumph Over Cough

Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana endured nightly coughing and severe consumption symptoms until using Dr Kings New Discovery. Three bottles at one dollar each cured her, and she gained 58 pounds. The remedy promises to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles are free at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.

Chas. Applegate Alexandria Ind Dr. King Houseworth Bros

Marriage Licenses for Goshen Couples

Francis M M Scalf 22 Goshen and Esther MccCloughen 19 Goshen wed. Frank Thomas Harrington 35 Chicago and Luella McKnight 25.

Francis _M. M. Scalf Goshen Esther MccCloughen Frank Thomas Harrington Chicago Luella McKnight

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements

A historical advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from West & Truax wholesale druggists affirming F J Cheney's honorable business conduct and financial ability to meet obligations.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F.J. Cheney West. & Truax

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