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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1905

Page

6

Bristol Greetings and Local Notices

Short sketches from the village by the St. Joe bank include visits by Mr. Holly to New York and Miss Edna Pease in South Bend. Funeral for Chas. P. Bellous held at Trout Creek church after heart disease. Several residents and visitors from Chicago, Middlebury, South Bend and Angola observed Fourth of July events and town activities.

St. Joe Holly Trout Creek M. E A. G. Shettle Middlebury Earl Merritt Williamsville Mich Q. A. Mathias Elkhart S. M. Pease South Bend Berle Nicholson Angola H. B. App Bomer Roth Co. F. Blue F. J. Bellous Nebraska

Centrals Beat Riverside Nationals 13 to 6

The Centrals defeated the Riverside Nationals by a score of 13 to 6. Key players and exact location are not specified in the fragment. The result confirms Centrals as the winning team with a landslide margin in this game.

Centrals Riverside Nationals

Young Vinegar Hills Beat East Jilkharts 9 to 0

Vinegar Hills routed East Jilkharts 9 to 0 behind strong pitching by W. Johnson and sharp gatching and infield play from Jessie Blake and Harry Lavine.

Vinegar Hills East Jilkharts W. Johnson Jessie Blake Harry Lavine

Stockholders Meeting at The Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society

The stockholders of The Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society of Elkhart Indiana will meet at the society office on Friday evening July 7 1905 to nominate directors for the annual meeting on July 17 1905. Louis M Simpson secretary.

Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society of Elkhart Indiana Louis M. Simpson

Orino Laxative Syrup Endorsed by Houseworth Bros

Somne Laxative Fruit Syrup promises permanent relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritation. It is described as mild pleasant to take does not nauseate or gripe and warns to remember the name Orino and refuse substitutes Houseworth Bros.

Orino Houseworth Bros

Rail fares to Midwest and western states from Chicago

Tickets from Chicago via Chicago Great Western Ry. go to St. Paul Minneapolis at 16.00 round trip with daily sale through September and final return by October 31. Low rates also to Minnesota North Dakota ColoradoTah and Wyoming. Apply to F R Mosier A A 115 Adams Street Chicago Tl deed w sept 30.

St. Paul Minneapolis Chicago Great Western Ry Mennesota North Dakota Colorado Tah Wyoming F. R. Mosier Adams Street

Three Good and Just Reasons for One Minute Cough Cure

Three reasons mothers prefer One Minute Cough Cure. It is harmless and tastes good. It cures coughs croup and whooping cough when other remedies fail. Sold by all druggists.

Gas House Coke for Fuel Price Set at 4.00 a Ton

Parties ordering for immediate delivery advised that coke will cost four dollars per ton delivered until further notice. Fikbart Gas Co located at the foot of Hast High street issues the notice.

Tf Fikbart Gas Co Hast High Street

Lake Chautauqua Excursions Offered July 7 and 28

Excursion tickets for trips to Lake Chautauqua from all points on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line west of and including Cleveland will be sold at specially low rates. Tickets are good returning in SY days. For details or a copy of the illustrated Lake Chautauqua book, apply to ticket agents or write to ad Smith, GP A Cleveland.

Lake Chautauqua Lake Shore Michigan Cleveland,. C

Bachelor Baby Farm aims to pair Houston bachelors with homeless children

Mrs. L. Dupree reports a movement in Houston to establish a Bachelor Baby Farm. Bachelors would own and run a farm near the city to support and rear homeless babies, providing food and shelter and aiming for a self supporting community governed by the men and their plans for child culture.

Houston Tex United Charities Jess Charities Society Bachelor Baby Farm

Quid as a Term for Tobacco in Surrey England

The passage notes that in Surrey England the word quid may refer to a lump of tobacco. This terse linguistic observation connects the slang term quid with tobacco usage in a local historical context.

Surrey England

Cherries Introduced to Europe by Lucullus

The record notes that cherries were first brought into Europe from Kerasunt on the Black Sea by Lucullus around 70 B C. This marks the fruit's early transfer to European cultivation and culinary use.

Europe Kerasunt Black Sea Lucullus B. C

Colon-earnings Spanish roots shape English pronunciation

The word colonel comes from Spanish coronel with the letter change through French. English pronunciation shifts reflect historical borrowing and adaptation.

Coronel

Londonburgh before the Reformation in England

A historical note explains that the city now known as London did not use the word city until after the Reformation and was previously called Londonburgh. It highlights the change in nomenclature reflecting shifts in English governance and urban identity.

England Metropolis Londonburgh

Kennedy's Lax ative Honey and Tar Cure Ad

The ad promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a safe non opiate cough syrup for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It highlights pleasant taste and suitability for children and adults and notes the red clover blossom and honey bee on the bottle. Sold by all druggists.

Kennedy Kennedy’s

Grand Haven Haunted Cabin Demolished

The famous Nortonville haunted cabin near Grand Haven Michigan was torn down this week ending local tales of spirits and mystery. Four local businessmen once slept there and reported noises but found nothing. the site was linked to a murdered hermit reputed to hoard gold.

Grand Haven Mich Nortonville Dwight L. Lane David Wright Jed Barnes Fred Barnes Brandal Strandal Lane Flo

Leon Foy's Great Catch At Dayton Left Fielder Tops Central League

Leon Foy of South Bend staged a sensational sixth inning grab at Fairview Park Dayton catching Welsh’s long drive before it left the yard. The leaping outfielder sprinted 50 yards to foul territory and hauled in the ball just before it cleared the fence. The play drew thunderous applause and was hailed as the greatest catch in the Central league.

Leon Fo Dayton South Bend Tribune Leon Foy South Bend Fairview Park the Times Foy Vets Welsh Schaefer Leon

Earliest circulating library begun in Dumfries 1711

The record notes the first circulating library dated 1711 in Dumferm line Scotland and cites Allan Ram say starting one in Edinburgh in 1725.

Dumfermline Scotland Allan Ramsay Edinburgh

Cape Horn Name Echoes Dutch Sailor Origin

Cape Horn was named by Spon ten, a Dutch sailor, who first doubled the name from his birthplace Hoorne, a village on the Zuider Zee.

Cape Horn Sponten Hoorne Zuyder Zee

Seed of Abyssinian coral tree used as early gold weight

The seed of the Abyssinian coral tree was reportedly used as a standard for weighing gold and precious stones because it was small and consistently weighted.

New York Flat Hosts Butterfly Experiments by Dr. Otto Seifert

Dr. Otto Seifert, living on East Thirty Fourth Street in New York, raises hundreds of butterflies in his city flat. He uses heat and cold to transform pupae, producing northern and southern forms and even new colors, inspired by Dorfmeister and Weismann. He sources caterpillars worldwide, manages precise temperatures in a homemade incubator, and maintains diverse collections with specimens from Tibet to Mexico.

New York Otto Seifert E. Highty-fourth Street Hanover Germany America Europe Dr. Seifert George Dorfmeister August Weismann Standfuss Zurich W. H. Edwards Dorfmeister Seifert Labrador Cape of Good Hope Canada Florida Tibet Japan Indies Borneo South America Mexico Morida

Bookmaking Ends Soon in Indiana Races Amid Impeachment Fallout

Indiana race meet turmoil follows Governor Hanly’s stance. State Board of Agriculture warns leases will bar pools during life of lease. Secretary Downing notes past lax enforcement and cites Attorney General policy. Impeachment against Sheriff Sourbier advances, with forthcoming disclosures expected to impact the case.

United Press News Assn Indianapolis Ind State Fair Grounds Indiana Hanly Elwood Downing State Board of Agriculture Indianapolis Racing Association Anly Association Mason J. Niblack Vincennes Niblack Sourbier

Injured in Runaway Near Lagro Indiana

Mrs J K Troyer and daughter Anna with Mrs W S Trachsel were visiting in Howard and Wabash counties for five weeks when their carriage ran away afternoon Wednesday near Lagro Ind. Mrs Troyer suffered a broken shoulder head wound and deep facial cut while others were bruised but not seriously hurt.

J. K. Troyer Anna W. S. Trachsel Howard Wabash Lagro Ind Troyer

Musicians elect Hobert Davis president at union meeting

The Musicians Union met last night and chose Hobert Davis as president. Another meeting is planned for next week.

Hobert Davis Musicians’ ‘Union Hobert. Davis Presi ‘Dent

Preaching at South Side Chapel by S H Baumgartner

Tonight preaching at South Side Chapel by Presiding Elder S H Baumgartner followed by the quarterly conference. All church officers expected tomorrow night. Rev L S Fisher to preach Sunday morning with sacramental and baptismal services led by Pastor L Newman. Everyone invited.

South Side Chapel S. H. Baumgartner L. S. Fisher L. Newman

Organizing Elkhart Lodge for Court of Honor

T W Simmons organizer for the Court of Honor fraternal order based in Springfield Illinois is in Elkhart to form a local branch. He has fifty signatures toward a membership agreement and expects 200 before the lodge will be instituted. The order accepts men and women ages 16 to 52.

Elkhart T. W. Simmons Court of Honor Springfield, Ill

Purchased Farm Near Elkhart by Bowser heirs

George Bowser acquires 180 acres near Elkhart through Kesler and Bowser agency for 15 000 dollars. The Elkhart parties secure the Bowser home at 218 South Third Street as part of the transaction.

Goshen

Capt Barney Remembers 78th Birthday

Yesterday marked Capt. W. M. Barney’s seventy eighth birthday with many relatives and friends sending him beautiful presents.

Capt. Barney W. M. Barney

Pathfinders Install Officers

Pathfinders installed officers Wednesday evening with Arthur Markley as Past President William Denny as President Norman Shaner as Vice President Otto Deal as Secretary W H Riblet as Treasurer Miss Delta Rentfrow as Chaplain O W Platt as Sergeant at Arms Miss Nina Rentfrow as Guide EB J Rogers as Inner Guard George Swinton as Outer Guard

Pathfinders Arthur Markley William Denny Norman Shaner Otto Deal W. H. Riblet Delta Rentfrow O. W. Platt Nina Rentfrow EB. J. Rogers George Swinton

Excursion to Sea Shore via Lake Shore Route

The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway offers a popular low rate excursion July 20 to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and Sea Isle City New Jersey via Buffalo Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia. Round trip from Elkhart Indiana is 15 50 with return stop overs at Philadelphia Glen Summit Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua Cedar Point and Put in Bay.

Sea Shore Lake Shore Railway Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City N. J Buffalo Lehigh Valley Philadelphia Glen Summit Springs Watkins Glen Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua Cedar Point Put-in-Bay A. J. Smith Cleveland Ohio

Homeseekers Excursions by Chicago Great Western Railway

Greatly reduced round trip rates apply to destinations across Arizona Arkansas Assiniboia British Columbia Canadian Northwest Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Manitoba Mexico Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North and South Dakota Oregon Texas Washington and Wyoming Tickets sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month Information available from F R Mosier T P A 115 Adams Street Chicago Tl d w dec 19

Chicago Great Western Railway Arizona Arkansas Assiniboa British , Columbia Canadian Northwest Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Manitoba Mexico Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North South Dakota Oregon Texas Washington Wyoming F. R. Mosier Adams __ street Chicago D.&w

Daily petty thefts hit city as youths target candy stand

Yesterday three boys unlocked the candy and news stand near the Indiana Railway ticket office and carried away gum and candy. Ernest Kiefer saw the trio and knows their identities but no arrests have been made. One boy faces possible reform school if caught, with past watermelon thief allegations in the Big Four and other offenses.

Indiana Railway Ernest ‘Kiefer

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