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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1905

Page

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Cure for Consumption Promises Simple Inhalation Remedy

Dr E M Eisen of Indianapolis publicizes a new consumption cure via inhaled fumes from a liquid. The method, using a pine cone or simple utensils, targets lung infection fast, with patients able to leave beds within days. The doctor withholds the exact formula but claims proven success.

Indianapolis Sentinel EB. M. Eilsenbeiss C. M. Hisenbeiss Elkhart Indianapolis The Sentinel Hisenbeiss

Dog Hit by Train at North Main Crossing

A medium sized black and white dog was struck by a Big Four train at the North Main street crossing this morning. Humane Officer Miller shot the animal.

North Main Street Miller

Otto Deal Seeks Republican City Judge Nomination

Otto Deal will be a candidate for the republican nomination for City Judge. Other aspirants for the nomination are A. Skinner A. E. Darling and F. E. Hughes.

Otto Deal A. Skinner A. E. Darling F. E. Hughes

Presbyterians Excursion to Winona Lake Planned

The Presbyterian church has arranged an excursion over the Big Four to Winona Lake on Tuesday, July 25, for its members and friends.

Presbyterians The Presbyterian Church Big Four Winona Lake

Miner Walter Scott Aims For 13 Hour Chicago New York Run

The Los Angeles telegram reports Miner Walter Scott plans a 13 hour run from Chicago to New York after a 45 hour Los Angeles to Chicago attempt. The voyage, costing about $10,000, includes his wife and reporters aboard a three-coach train hauled by a fast locomotive.

Lake Shore Chicago New York Los Angeles Walter Scott Cowboy Limited Scotty California Death Valley Hibbard Albuquerque Gallup Santa Fe la Junta Dodge City

Pratt and Chase Begin Auto Trip From Penn Station

George Pratt and Fred Chase start a journey Saturday in Pratt's 24 horsepower Locomobile. They plan to travel to Pennsylvania and will stop for fuel and rest along the way.

George

Auto Parties at the Buckfen Hotel

Three auto parties were entertained at the Buckfen Hotel Saturday night and Sunday. The first party consisted of J. T. Perry and wife and A. B. Fox from Battle Creek Michigan. The second party was Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Aark of Chicago. The third party included Mr. and Mrs. Odel Olds father Miss Reed and Michael from Ligonier.

Buckfen Buckfen Hotel J. T. Perry A. B. Fox Battle Creek Mich W. R. Aark Chicago Odel Oldsfather Misses Reed Michael Ligonier

College Student Speaks at Presbyterian Church

D. D. Tallman visited the city over Sunday to solicit students for Hanover College. He studies for the ministry there and during summer vacation speaks at the Presbyterian church during the morning services.

D. D. Tallman Hanover College

Veterans Club Rooms Draw Modest Attendance

The Soldiers and Sailors Association social at the new club rooms Saturday evening drew less attendance than expected. Members say they did not profit, only covering expenses, while the rooms remain open to members at all times.

Soldiers and Sailors Association

Church Messengers Take Stone Lake Outing

Twenty two Presbyterian messenger boys from Goshen are out with Goshen church this week at Stone Lake. They are to carry messages and perform tasks at church suppers, funded by the church.

Goshen Stone Lake

Odd Fellows Install Officers in Pulaski Lodge

Newly elected officers of Pulaski Lodge I O O F were installed last evening except Vice Grand James L Harman who is out of the city. Officers listed include Dr William Gable Noble Grand Earl C Rice Rec Sec J W Libby Ins Sec L Helfrich Treas Waterson Warden G Wooley Conductor C Nelson Outside Guardian J Royalty Inside Guardian C Keppler Left Scene Supporter G Sobell Right Scene Supporter Swift Teal Chaplain J C Stewhone Right Supporter to Noble Grand and Left Supporter.

Odd Fellows Pulaski Lodge James L. Harman William Gable Earl C. Rice J. W. Libby L. Helfrich Treas C. Nelson Guardian J. Royalty C. Keppler G. Sobell Swift J. C. Stewhone Noble

City spends less as health rules improve sewer work noted

City departments report reduced expenses and better sanitary conditions after strict enforcement of garbage and vault removals. Health inspections, sewer connections, and bridge work led to cost figures and a June budget totaling 84549.74 with repairs across streets, sewers, and City Hall.

Greene Board of Public Works Board of Charities and Health Quaife van Fleet Board of Works Bell Law Department Fort Wayne PL. Turner Department of Health C. T. Greene City of Elkhart Ind Water Company Old Park Board Riverside Improvement Association Bower Street Maple Row Riverside Park Department of Public Work Isd-Ghese Mp Eeee Eee Asstere Og Ce eWlelaatiies Breedebeeeers Fire Dept poetlRnrans Towers Police Dept

Bell rumors mocked by Indiana independents in telephone row

H B Sale of the New Long Distance Telephone Company claims Bell agents coast to coast in Indiana spread reports of independents selling to create stockholder panic. He cites past Bell acquisitions in South Bend Logansport Muncie Elwood Frankfort Noblesville followed by rebounding independent networks, noting current ratio of six independents to one Bell.

Indiana Bell Central Union Bell Companies H. B. Sale Long Distance Telephone Company Indianapolis United Bluffton Frankfort Bell People Mr. Sale South Bend Logansport Muncie Elwood Noblesville Bell Instrument

Pioneer Dies At Home After Long Local Life

George W. Shriner died at his home three miles northwest of the city from complications of diseases at 4 15 this morning. Born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania on Sept 40 1885 he moved to the state in early days and settled where he died. He leaves a wife three daughters Stella Shriner Mrs O J Landon and Mrs Harry Melvin and three brothers Joseph David and Samuel. Funeral Thursday afternoon from the house at 1 o'clock and at the California church at 1 30 Rev P B Greenwalt to officiate.

George W. Shriner Lancaster County Pennsylvania Stella Shriner O. J. Landon Harry Melvin Joseph David Samuel California P. BE. Greenwalt

Local Cooking School Lecture Planned by Eastman

Advocate Will Local Cooking. School Prof Eastman will deliver a lecture Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock at Sykes store. He will discuss the organization of a cooking school here after he leaves.

Eastman Sykes’ Store

Autoist Hurt as National Car Wrecked Near Danville

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Briggs suffered injuries when their new 30 horse power National automobile overturned on a hill east of Danville near the old soldiers' home. Briggs has a broken right arm and will be hospitalized at St. Elizabeth. The Denver trip is postponed. Foreman Morrey Brooks and Edgar Kerstetter escaped injury. The wrecked car, bought two weeks ago for 2500, may be totaled.

National A. J. Briggs Elkhart Denver Col Danville Ill Mr. Briggs St. Elizabeth Hospital Soldiers Briggs George Briggs E. R. Kerstetter Lexington Avenue

Attorney Harman Injured in Car Accident En Route

Attorney James L. Harman traveling with his family after joining the Chicago Automobile Club was injured near Austin Minnesota when a front wheel passed over his leg. Harman reports the incident in a letter to partner Ed Zigler and notes the accident 200 miles south of St Paul. outcome of the trip is undecided.

Harman James L. Harman Chicago Automobile Club St. Paul Austin Minn Ed. Zigler

George Pratt Making Good Time In Locomobile Run

George Pratt traveling in a locomobile arrived in Ashtabula Ohio at 7 o clock last night with no mishap and expects to reach Buffalo tonight continuing his journey toward Pennsylvania.

George Pratt Pennsylvania Ashtabula Ohio Buffalo

Barney Sets Fast Drive Record To Fort Wayne

R C Barney powered a 75 mile trip in 3 hours 20 minutes on Saturday to Fort Wayne, claiming a new speed record for Elkhart area auto enthusiasts.

R. C. Barney Fort Wayne Elkhart

Chicago Autoists Here in State of Disgust

Mr and Mrs W A Rider arrived in the city in their auto traveling from Chicago to Detroit. They reported three days on the road for 139 miles with constant rain and accidents. The woman was thrown from the car once and nearly injured. At Indiana Harbor the vehicle stuck in sand for three hours and was pulled free by horses. They spent the night at the Bucklea hotel and left by train next morning.

W. A. Rider Bucklea Hotel Rider

Elkhart Set For Week Of Carnival Attractions

Elkhart to host a week long carnival at the old Lane show grounds by Hoosier Amusement Co. free shows include balloon ascents by Prof. Ed Young wire walking by Signor Barlow aerial feats by Nick Ottee and a Daring Dare Devil act. Paid attractions feature the electric palace Bo Bo the snake eater the wonderland vaudeville or train robbery and Ferris round show.

Elkhart Hoosier Amusement Co Ed. Young Signor Barlow Nick Ottee Dare Devil

Farmers Discouraged by Wet Weather and Poor Harvests

Farmers face continuing rain that spoils wheat and hay and risks rotting crops. Some wheat is already cut and spoiled while uncut wheat may spoil if rain persists. Wet conditions hinder plowing and may let weeds overtake corn, though the corn crop appears healthier.

New Minister to Lead Elkhart German Lutheran Church

Mishawaka correspondent notes Rev. H Boester preached in Elkhart Sunday evening at the German Lutheran church. With his absence St Peter s church held no service. Rev Claus leaves Elkhart for Hammond and a new minister arriving this week from Zanesville Ohio will be installed next Sunday.

Zanesville Mishawaka South Bend

Corrections on Death Notice for Mrs Shutts of Bristol

Revisions from a telephone report clarify the Bristol death of Mrs Shutts born April 1839 in Pennsylvania. She is survived by son Robert Shutts of Elkhart, daughter Mrs Dora Wells of Bristol, and sisters Mrs Sadie Roe and Mrs Amanda Watts. She had been ill eight weeks.

Shutts Bristol Robert Shutts Elkhart Dora Wells Sadie Roe Amanda Watts Pennsylvania

Cross Praises Buffalo Elks Decorations

Master Mechanic C. W. Cross of the Lake Shore praises Buffalo for its gala decorations and illuminations prepared for the visiting Elks. He says he never saw a city look so splendid on a gala occasion.

C. W.cross Lake Shore Buffalo Elks

Miss Rosa E Daskam Dies After Fall Injuries

Miss Rosa E Daskam died at Longcliff asylum yesterday afternoon from injuries suffered in a July 8 fall. She had been moved from Elkhart to the asylum for the third time in January and is survived by a sister in Colton California. Born January 4 1862, her funeral is set for tomorrow at Trinity M E Church with viewing from 10 am to 2 pm.

Rosa E. Daskam Elkhart Longcliff Asylum Colton Cal Dasham Trinity M.E Light

Salvation Army Musical Meeting Friday Evening

Capt Dowell and wife with soldiers of South Bend conduct a musical meeting at the Salvation Army hall Friday July 14 at 8 pm. The hall sits at the corner of Lexington avenue and Main street. All are welcome.

Salvation Army Dowell South Bend Salvation Army Hall Lexington Avenue Main Street

Salvation Army Leader to Farewell at Elkhart

Adjt. M. A. Cartmill who has led the Salvation Army work for eight months will bid farewell on July 19. Capt. Woodward of Pontiac Michigan has been appointed to Elkhart to take over the duties.

New

Grocer Paul Fell Down Stairs on Prairie Street

W. H. Paul, the grocer, slipped down stairs at his Prairie Street home this morning. He suffered a gash to the top of his head. bleeding was profuse but the injury is not considered serious.

Paul W. H. Paul Prairie Street

Hoosier Amusement Co. Banned From Carnival Village

Supt. Silvers announced no German village or any "faking concerns" will be allowed as the Hoosier Amusement Co. appears next week at the clean carnival.

Coppy Supt Silvers Hoosier Amusement Co

Woodmen Special Meeting at Woodmen Hall

The Modern Woodmen of America will hold a special meeting in Woodmen Hall on Thursday evening. A large Goshen delegation is expected as the Goshen degree team initiates a class of new members. Refreshments and a social session follow. Post Office Clerks Elect Officers in local branch meeting naming Mathias president Belden vice president Nusbaum secretary treasurer Zigler delegate to Cedar Rapids convention.

Woodmen of America Goshen United National Association of Post Office Clerks S. G. Mathias Earl Belden Lawrence Nusbaum Ira Zigler Cedar Rapids

Aldrich Buys Maxon Property in Local Exchange

Arthur Aldrich purchases the old Maxon lot at the southeast corner of Third and High streets from John W. Fieldhouse. The deal includes a trade of 114 North Fifth street as part of the payment. Fieldhouse simultaneously sells the traded property to Frank Paulus.

Aldrich Maxon Arthur Aldrich John W. Fieldhouse Third and High Streets North Fifth Street Mr. Fieldhouse Frank Paulus

Valley line motor car axle breaks on Ta Grange to Shipshewana trip

A Valley line motor car broke its axle Saturday afternoon at 5 o clock during a trip between Ta Grange and Shipshewana. The damage halted the train, but the coach was not damaged further and the incident was eventually resolved.

Ta- Grange Shipshewana Uckily

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Beiss E. M. Eisen Broeskhart Marion Street Franklin Franklin Street Eighth Harrison Street Ninth Vistula East Jackson Street Jefferson, Washington, Sherman Lincoln Sycamore Water Prospect Streets Moody Avenue Third Street Sycamore Fourth Street Front Street Beardsley Avenue Jackson Jefferson Streets North Main North Second Streets Conn Factory Barber Asphalt Co Second Street City Treasury Ethan L. Arnold Thos. Anderson Fred Poole Pioneer Danville, Ill Detroit Rall Zimmerman & Long Lane Mr. Cross Buffalo Elks Valley” Electric Road
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