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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1905

Page

8

Turtles From Indiana Waters Draw Fishermen Toward Winona

In Winona Lake Indiana turtle fishing draws early sunlit attention as soft and hard shell turtles proliferate in the lakes. Editor A K Hackett notes large turtles escape worm bait, while cooks share turtle meat recipes and the value of the catch. Pirates of the lake prey on minnows and frogs, but the turtles remain plentiful and clean in habit.

Wizona Indiana Bess Winona Lake K. Hackett Ft. Warne Winona Mr. Hackett Ft. Wayne New York

Rival Elkhart Lovers and a Milford Pursuit

A Goshen man’s sudden departure sparks pursuit by his Elkhart sweetheart in Milford. The man’s rival suitor from the Forks caused a stir, with jealousy reports swirling around the trio and a delayed confrontation. In a separate item, Frederick Huber aged 72 was found dead in bed near Dunlaps Farm, likely from heart failure after a day in the fields.

Elkhart Goshen Milford News-Times Forks Frederick Huber Firstiome Dunlaps Calvin Hubber

Rivers Rise As Heavy Rains Flood Nearby Streams

Heavy rains have swollen the St. Joe and Elkhart rivers, raising water levels to springlike highs. Stumps visible at low water are submerged, leaving a smooth surface and a more beautiful river view upstream.

St. Joe Elkhart

William Dunbar Becomes Constable After Commission

William Dunbar the merchants' Policeman has been commissioned as constable and filed his first papers yesterday.

William Dunbar

Priggs car not badly wrecked after Danville crash

Edgar Kerstetter of the Briggs auto party says the Danville accident left Mr. Briggs in the hospital but improving. The party's car sustained minor damage with one wheel and steering gear broken. The cost to repair is about 25 dollars and Mr. Briggs plans to have the machine shipped home, not driven back.

Edgar Kerstetter

Independents Meet Over Bell Telephone Hostility at Winona

The Indiana Mutual Telephone Association gathers about 100 independent operators from Indiana Michigan and Ohio at the Winona Assembly grounds Warsaw to strategize against Bell Telephone incursions. Leaders include Theodore Thord ward president South Bend Home Tel and J K Johnston secretary not present. committees met earlier at the Winona hotel.

Indiana Mutual Telephone Association South Bend Winona Warsaw Bell Hikhart Home Telephone Co Martin E. Crow Bell Telephone Company Indiana Michigan Ohio Winona Hotel Theodore Thorward South Bend Home Telephone Company C. A. Reeves Plymouth Ind J. K. Johnston Elkhart Home Company Johnston

Fort Wayne man seeks license change to avoid number 13

C. D. Tillo, a wealthy Fort Wayne resident, has twice complied with Indiana state license laws for autos. A dealers letter reveals his superstition against the number 13, prompting the change from license No. 1305 to 2120 after a $3 fee was sent for the request.

Indianapolis C. D. Tillo Fort Wayne Ind Lcense Tillo

New Church for Willowdale organized by Elkhart Pastor

Mishawaka correspondent reports Rev L L Newman of this city pastor of the First Church of the Evangelical Association has organized a new church in Elkhart. A building committee is to be appointed. Spohn reported a head of wheat from a farm southeast of town showing 10 percent rain damage.

Willowdale Mishawaka South Bend Tribune Ll. Newman First Church of the Evangelical J Elkhart Wikhart Truth Office

Reverend Li Fisher Orders 16-Foot Rushton Canoe

Rev Li Fisher and partners Elliot Felt and Rupert Horton placed an order for a handsome new 16 foot canoe from Rushton Canoe Company of Canton. The craft is for river use and is expected to arrive within the week.

Elliot Felt Rupert Horton Rushton ‘Canoe Canton

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