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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
7
A match started a blaze during renovations. The man, his sister in law Mrs Alice Wilson, and Wilson were injured. Mrs Wilson tried to smother the flames with bare hands. her clothes caught fire as they fled the burning house. Both rushed to City hospital with severe burns and possible death.
Vincennes reports two men and two women ejected for disorderly conduct. Clifton Gosnell Jr. was shot through the heart and mortally wounded. Alvin Pickel of Linton, his assailant, was mortally shot in the arm hand and abdomen while attempting to fire at his pursuers. Gosnell, 25, had recently married.
Coroner Froman Coots rules Reuben Short a teamster 42 who died near Otisco after being run over by a two-section freight train No 92 northbound. Short likely fell from the first section and was unable to escape before the second section passed.
In Madison on July 22 Israel H Lind died in a claimed personal crisis after swallowing carbolic acid. The case alleges they forged his wife's name 44 times to withdraw 665 dollars from a building association she had deposited earnings from washing, and the suicide was to avoid prison.
Rabbi David Harchovsky of South Bend was arrested and fined for failing to make a lawful marriage return. He claimed he forgot to report the wedding, a complaint filed by a congregation member amid synagogue troubles.
A baby girl born to Mrs. William Vlora in Hartsville weighed two pounds at birth. The infant is reported healthy and showing signs of survival.
July 22 in Michigan City Anthony McHugh the temperance petition leader for the recent option election is jailed on a charge of intoxication.
New York July 21 quiet flour and grains trading listed with butter creamery dairy prices for extras and firsts. Goods include jute patent corn oats butter and eggs with varied prices and monthly futures for July September and December.
Chicago July 21 market notes show ranges for cattle from good to prime beef, with steers and yearlings priced between 4.00 and 8.50 dollars. Heifers, cows, calves, and bulls also listed with varied grades. Hog classes include heavy, mixed, packing, and boars with prices from about 3.00 to 8.25 dollars.
Cattle receipts 2000 slow slight decline. Native steers 5.40 to 7.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.00, western steers 3.50 to 5.75, Texas steers 3.00 to 5.25, range cows 2.00 to 3.25, stockers 3.00 to 5.25, calves 3.50 to 6.73, bulls and stags 3.00 to 5.00. Hog receipts 7300 market about two shades stronger. Heavy 7.50 to 7.90, mixed 7.00 to 7.80, light 7.60 to 7.90, pigs 6.00 to 7.24, bulk 7.70 to 7.85. Sheep receipts 2400 strong. Yearlings 5.00 to 6.00, wethers 4.25 to 5.25, ewes 3.75 to 4.75, lambs 1.25 to 8.25.
Hon G C Rankin of Washington D C reports relief from chronic indigestion caused by nervous tension. He credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for the cure and offers a free sample bottle to readers. Sold by Houseworth Bros at 50cc and 1 dollar a bottle.
Purchase of chestnut and coal urged with warning of scarcity next winter. B C Godfrey and Sons listed among sellers in the notice.
Truth’s wanted in Sumner sparks Elkhart farewell to Bucklen theatre as the Buckler provides a final week of drama with matinees Wednesday and Saturday afternoon and electric fans cooling the enthusiastic crowd.
Seelig president of the Trust Company is robbed at the Wichita County bank as lender Dawson shoots twice during an alleged attempt to reclaim a $365 commission. Dawson claimed the $12 500 loan deal through Sutler farm owed him the commission, while Seelig and Brinson Ricketts Realty deny any due share. Dawson forced Seelig to pay by presenting a paper statement and revolver at the teller window before the cashier counted out the money.
Safe crack ers blew the Oolitic post office safe but could not open the inner door after three tries. Explosions alarmed villagers as the criminals fled, abandoning tools and nitroglycerin. They expected large sums from payroll cash carried by foreign laborers, but payday was later. Bloodhounds found no trail as the thieves escaped in a stolen rig.
A narrative fragment centers on Mr Jones and his daughter who urges thrift against his habit of giving to beggars. A donor ethic clash unfolds as a hungry man asks for a sandwich, prompting the man to recall orders and sternly dismiss the request. The piece reflects charity tensions and social judgment.
A famed Madonna and child painting, among the world’s most noted masterpieces, has reportedly been stolen from a Venice church. Thieves are said to have exploited Lent customs when churches veil artworks, enabling the theft during the concealment period.
Classified notes show multiple wanted and for sale ads including a washing sweeping job at Washington Street with phone number, a general house work post, an ice cream confectionery department manager, solicitors paid by day plus commission, a cistern and cement work order, and numerous for sale and rental offers for property, ranges, and furnished rooms.
A reader from Washington County recalls a brother’s long illness described as consumption that resisted many doctors until Dr King’s New Discovery cured him. The notice promotes the remedy as a quick relief and sure cure for bronchial ailments with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a trial bottle free.
Local notice urges purchase of chestnut coal from Cy. Godfrey & Sons warning it will be scarce next winter. The fragment mentions supplier and call to act while supplies last.
A western judge grants a divorce on grounds of ill temper and bad breath. Advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Pills claims to prevent constipation and liver troubles, dispel headaches, and conquer chills. Sale price 25 cents at Honseworth Bros.
Readable fragments reference coffee and health while mentioning names like Griffin in a garbled excerpt. No coherent event or full context is clear from the text provided.
The item notes parcels in Michigan and Indiana offered at six dollars per home and fifteen thousand dollars per lot. No further context is provided about sellers or dates.
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