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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1909

Page

8

Lock Co on Grounded Negligence Suit by Stockholders

Petition filed in Gordon circuit court seeks receivership for American Recording Time Lock Company to reorganize and continue business. James G. Trainer slated as president with $5,000 annual salary amid nonresident officers. LeGrand C. Bush named receiver with $20,000 bond to wind up and reopen plant in Elkhart Institute building.

W. W. Stelling Walter J. Miller Alfred H. Heel William G. Valentine LeGrand C. Bush J. Milton Trainer Wallace G. Clark Harry B. Huey Continental National Bank of Chicago Jrold St. Joseph Vilites Bank W. W. Sterling

Wider in Wreck Delays Train to Los Angeles

William Wider, a Salt Lake City traveler en route to Los Angeles for the Miks grand lodge SOR session, rode a passenger train that collided head on with two freight locomotives. The wreck derailed engines and blocked the line, delaying the special train from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. as it detoured to Kansas City due to high water.

William Salt Lake City Los Angeles Noth Kansas City

Mrs Mabel Brock to Visit Hartford City Friends

Mrs Mabel Brock and her daughter Margaret of Hartford City Indiana will visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Lamb in the latter part of the week.

Mabel Brock Margaret Hartford City Ind Andrew Lamb

Streets and Roads Issue Raise Citywide Maintenance

A speaker urges the city to adopt a street and road maintenance ordinance. He cites long‑standing mudholes and wear on vehicles, criticizes authorities, and notes similar taxes in Chicago and Indianapolis to fund repairs. He endorses forming a civic association and hopes for action.

Florida United States

Lake Death Mystery Unsolved in Klinger Lake Tragedy

Chicago girl Minnie Davy and farm hand Claude Hunt disappeared during a row on Klinger Lake after their boat drifted to the center. Hunt's coat and hat were found nearby. no bodies recovered and foul play remains unproven, with relatives insisting on innocence while investigators compare to the Grace Brown case.

Klinger Lake Claude Hunt Minnie Davy Chicago Lake Grace Brown Big Moose Jake Adirondacks Chester Gillette Mamie Davy Hunt New York Davy Lake-Forst

Fragmented OCR Brief Yields Sparse Names

Partial readable text offers few concrete facts with no clear people dates or places. The fragmentary content provides limited context and cannot determine a complete news item or event from the source.

Proposal to lengthen daily hours for health and recreation

A discussion argues for extending business hours to allow more outdoor exercise and leisure time. It cites benefits for schoolchildren and families, noting England’s example and urging broad support without political cost.

Munich Jay Arly Tisiz United States England

Hedged exactions and ethical judgment urged in Barton Hepburn era

Fragmentary notes discuss breaking away from self centered exactions in favor of voluntary ethical action. The fragment references Barton Hepburn in the century lecturing on giving more to others, reading, and influence, urging less self interest and more communal effort.

Barton Hepburn

Stamp Collectors Face Fee Then Price Drop At Auction

A stamp auction lists a collector’s collection with a stated fee of 4800 dollars before bidding. The note hints at a price or stamp sale tied to a collector’s item and opening bids.

Foxes Confined Aimed To Protect Nesting Songbirds

Ailing foxes are kept within enclosures until ready to accompany their young. Nearby dwellings allow songbirds to nest, while presenting daily threats from their predators. The plan seeks balance between fox conservation and protecting other wildlife from harm.

Byerenn Divellings Harry

Harem Lessons and Eyes Across the Screen

A 19th century tale recalls a Turkish haremlik where Sandow the wrestler is hired to teach physical culture to women. A carved screen divides the room as spectators watch the lessons, while eunuchs guard the space and silence dominates the scene.

Sandow Turkey Samson Gantic Swe Meyer Performace Ety Body' S Magazine

Brain centers engage in coordinated action across regions

Fragmentary text suggests discussion of brain regions and coordinated activity. It mentions left-handedness and a teamlike process, with reference to a person named Meht and a focus on how a fellow conducts work. The readable portion lacks a clear narrative or complete facts.

Local text fragment Chronicle fails to form a clear event

Fragmentary OCR text provides no coherent report of people places or actions. The readable parts list scattered words without identifiable names dates or events.

Apple Pie Order: New England Home Delights

The piece extols the apple pie as the best, a New England tradition baked at home. It describes the careful finishing steps after baking, including removing the top crust and adding butter and sugar, yielding a richly sweet, fragrant slice best enjoyed warm or cooled.

Eleir England New England

Cultures and Efficiency. President" aish' of 'the Ohio.

Fragmentary note mentions "Cultures and Efficiency" in a discussion about the president of Ohio relations. Limited readable details indicate a terse editorial fragment or headline snippet without clear context or full names.

Aish the Ohio Wes

Unclear OCR fragment from 3M notice yields sparse data

Fragmentary text shows scattered letters and possible names but no clear event, date, or action. Readable facts are insufficient to determine a headline or concrete summary.

New Court Filings Include Foreclosure and Divorces

Superior Court records show a foreclosure mechanic’s lien action and multiple divorces. Plaintiffs Nettie Reckell and Laura Wead seek relief from spouses amid allegations of cruelty and threats. Reckell requests alimony and child support.

Superior Ao Mechanic Newman-Monger. Company Peter Ft. Iongacher Amazus Mitchell Maude V Tien A&ex Laura “Wead Harry Wead Laura Ime

City Commission Plan Up For Vote In Kansas City Election

Kansas City voters decide today whether to adopt the commission form of government. Several major cities already use the system and others have moved to vote on its adoption.

Kansas ‘City Kas Angas

Misses Wurtzler and Beech Plan six week Alaska trip

Misses Celesta Wurtzler and Tena Beech plan a six week visit to the Alaska Yukon exposition in North West Canada and will be gone starting today for points.

Celesta Wurtzler Tena Beech Canada Alaska-Yukoon

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