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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
7
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In Muncie a motion for a new trial by Auditor Joseph Davis, convicted of alleged malfeasance in office, was overruled by Judge Joseph G. Lefer. Davis, last month indicted by the grand jury and convicted in Delaware circuit court, was fined one dollar and taxed costs.
While hunting moths with a light Lester Bing accidentally set fire to clothing in the Durbin flat. The wardrobe of the family was destroyed before flames could be extinguished. Among burned items were expensive furs belonging to Mrs Bing. Loss exceeds 400 dollars.
Arthur J. Bowser, editor of the Chesterton Tribune and state senator from Lake and Porter counties, was granted divorce from Antoinette Bowser on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Differences in religion cited as cause for separation in Valparaiso July filing.
Veedersburg is dry under county local option after the closing of Ben Scherer’s saloon. Scherer’s place is the last of eight establishments shut down in the city during the past two months under the county law.
Plans for civic beautification in Fort Wayne are advanced by Charles Mulford Robinson and conference with Indianapolis civil engineer Charles Carroll Brown focused on features of the project to improve the city.
Prof. David H 4H Shoemaker a longtime Muncie educator 35 years a teacher in Muncie died at East Haven asylum in Richmond after weeks of confinement. The well known figure in eastern Indiana leaves a legacy in local schooling and 4H circles.
A 14 month old girl, Ernestine Saulton, drowned when she fell into a wash tub holding about five inches of water in Evansville. Her mother was momentarily away.
If people with symptoms of kidney or bladder trouble could realize their danger they would without loss of time commence taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. This remedy stops pain and irregularities and strengthens the organs, reducing risk of Bright's disease or other disorders. Sold by all druggists.
Fragment mentions Boward Williams Charlestown Jeffersonville and Hyland with a note of jumping escaping injury. Details and context are unreadable.
Willis Gillow a New York carpenter sues B A Harriman for 10000 dollars claiming the loss of his little finger while working at Harriman's Orange county residence. He alleges Harriman failed to provide a safe place for work.
In Waterloo Iowa July 8 Patrick Murray a wealthy farmer from North Hampton was robbed and murdered as he walked home. His body lay on railroad tracks to hide the crime. Suspects believed to be tramps are under investigation.
The ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly relieves burns cuts bruises and skin eruptions and is a universal healer. It touts instant relief for skin injuries and offers a 25 cent price at Housewerth Bros.
Special inducement to all gas range purchasers for the next ten days beginning June 29 1609 by Elkhart Gas Co.
A reader recalls a decade ago a brother suffering from consumption and failing many remedies until using Dr King’s New Discovery, which cured him after six bottles. The ad promotes the product as a rapid relief for lung ailments and offers trial bottles and money-back guarantee through Houseworth Bros.
Godfrey & Sons advertise coal ahead of winter, urging buyers to secure stock now as shortages loom. Cutter Stocks Co announces an excellent Buckton theatre program tonight with special scenery and costumes, offering reserved seats at 10c and 20c and urging early phone seat orders.
Vacant lot on west side of South Main near Hovey with pavement sewer city water gas and cement walk offered for 700 dollars. Contact D. M. Best at 115 Lexington Ave. for details and payment terms.
Hon G C Rankin a Washington insider reports relief from indigestion after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He urges others to try it and offers a free sample by mailing address to Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Il. The product is sold by Houseworth Bros for 50 cents or 1 dollar a bottle.
Honey and tar product advertised to stop chronic coughs that weaken the constitution and develop into consumption. It purportedly heals and strengthens lungs and provides comfort in chronic bronchitis asthma hay fever and other lung troubles sold by druggists.
Local buyers seek farms for exchange deals in the Texington area. Cash buyers available with quick responses for farm properties, offering flexible terms to swap land and agricultural assets. Contact for details and current property values.
Dr. Flynn stated prognosis was grave and declined to judge mental versus physical illness. Mr. Whittaker was sent to Sterne sanitarium in Indianapolis last night while the reformatory superintendent denied any crookedness. Dr. Sharp denied remarks about an Indiana Manufacturing Company loan and said the matter is closed with Whittaker’s resignation. a coal contract was awarded to Ronald Hackett for mine run coal at $1.8 a ton, up from $1.45 last year.
Special inducements to all gas range purchasers for ten days beginning June 29 1999 offered by Elkhart Gas Co. The notice also mentions examining Harry A Shaffer stock before buying a bicycle and advertises sporting goods and fishing tackle at Miller's with room moulding at four cents per foot.
Notice of Administration announces George Learman named administrator of the estate of Christena Learman deceased of Elkhart County. The court states the estate is supposed to be solvent and W D Dalton is the attorney. Public record for creditors and heirs.
Our office will run a farm sale campaign starting about the first of August. If you have a farm for sale contact us at 115 Lexington Ave DM BEST. Day calls for city hackMerchants Hotel Home phone 373.
A notice states bills due for collection at 616 Harrison Street from July 7 to July 12. The message requests a call to settle the accounts. Signed by Jim Morris.
Classified listing shows multiple want ads from a Rochester area paper. It calls for a chambermaid at Hotel Bucklens plus other wanted and for sale notices including a piano and furnished rooms, rentals, and a local advertising representative. Names include Ferris & Walley and J C Laney among others along with street addresses.
A drugstore ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for chronic throat and lung trouble. It includes a testimonial from M. Ruggles of Reasoner Iowa who says doctors diagnosed consumption but improved after using the product, claiming stopped hemorrhages and lung pains. Sold by all druggists.
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