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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary list shows teams like Chicago Boston St. Louis New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn and Detroit gathered in a National League schedule spread across cities including Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston and Cincinnati with incomplete attributions and punctuation.
In the American League Cleveland lost to Boston 3 to 4 in eleven innings while St Louis tied Philadelphia 4 to 4. In the National League Aston lost to Chicago 0 to 2 and Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 4 to 2. New York defeated St Louis 1 to 0, Brooklyn and Pittsburg were 0 to 5.
The Riverviews baseball club hosts an ice cream social at 711 East Jackson Street this evening attracting local fans and players. Community members are invited to attend and enjoy treats after practice.
Edward Palka of Concord township seeks a license to sell spirituous, vinous, malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart at a time for on premise consumption at No. 509 South Main street Elkhart Indiana. Application to be heard by the Board of County Commissioners of Elkhart County on the first Monday in August 1903.
report on the New York to San Francisco car race of 1908 describes routes via Newark Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Chicago Omaha Cheyenne Ogden Reno and San Francisco. crews faced heavy snow in Indiana and near Siberian tunnels with several cars failing and Italian Zust and French De Dion surviving to the end.
Several new men have been secured by the Mikhart d baseball club and will be worked out in practice this evening with the entire team urged to be present. Criger's arm is in good shape after a recent slip on stairs and arm injury. The Adlers of South Bend visit next Sunday as a strong semi pro team, featuring Spires puckeyes and Livingstons. All Star ball team members meet at Star billiard hall at 7 56 sharp for important business. A Kendallville game is set for next Sunday and two weeks hence the Kalamazoo independents visit. wins over either would reflect well on Monschein's squad.
In Elkhart County Indiana the Superior Court holds a September 1908 term for Merlin Prahl versus Oscar L Prahl. The plaintiff files a complaint with affidavit showing merit and nonresidence. defendant must appear by September 14 1908 or default. Clerk GEO W Fleming outlines proceedings and attorney Perry L Turner represents the plaintiff.
Readable fragments show a meeting intended for a formal discussion. Items referenced include a proposed final tack and a third point, with emphasis on vital interest and presentation dates noted as 29-3. Further specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
The Surrogate Court faces a complex will showdown over Benjamin Hart’s estate. Competing claims arise from his Paris-based ward Gabrielle de Bie later renamed Isabel Hart, Hart’s adopted daughter, Mme Guillemin, and Mrs Wright who asserts marriage to Hart. Beneficiaries include relatives in New Jersey California and Chicago. A codicil and a Paris villa bequest complicate the dispute as Donald Harer arrives to aid Mme Guillemin.
The first Dr Leonhardt Hem Roid package cured a hopeless pile case in a Nebraska town, prompting wider use. Dr J S Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska prepared it for general use and it is now sent worldwide with a $1.00 guarantee through Houseworth Bros Wikhart Indiana or The Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo New York.
Wanted a farm of 40 to 80 acres within three miles of Elkhart. Buyer will pay cash. Respond to D. M. Best at 115 Lexington Avenue.
A physician endorsed Herpicide as curing dandruff and falling hair. Testimonies from Mrs. Mary C Crawford of Oakesdale Washington and Dr E J Beardsley of Champaign Michigan claim the product stops dandruff and promotes hair growth. The ad notes a sample offer of 16 cents and 10, and 1.00 dollar sizes from The Herpicide Co Detroit Michigan with House Worth Bros as agents.
A note requests beer bottle orders for delivery across the city. Jim Morris markets home tent 922 and 30 Peony 52. The text cites a drop in American apple production from about 62,000,000 barrels per year to roughly 28,000,000, indicating a sharp decline.
Public notices list several help wanted ads and items for sale in Elkhart Indiana. Listings include stone weighing 200 pounds plus inquiries to Indiana Michigan Electric Co and a box address. several help wanted posts for a girl for housework an office position. and a sewing service inquiry at Beardsley. Additional notes reference a bookkeeper and a wander taker's assistant with hospital experience. Meals served at State Street location.
Several properties are offered including seven room houses on North Sixth and North Second streets, a large lot, two-acre and twenty-eight acre tracts near the city, and a Desirable house on South Main with modern utilities. Also listed are a top buggy, a touring car, a club minnows sale, and rental flats, with agent contacts Andrews Lamb Schafer & Son and others.
A period advertisement claims Hon. George C. Rankin and other “high life” figures suffer nervous tension and indigestion and credit Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure. It promises a free sample by mail and notes Houseworth Bros. sells bottles for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi touts Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they equate to gold in value for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at Houseworth Bros drug store 25c. Summer kidney irregularities from excess heat or alcohol. Use Foley’s Kidney Cure from druggists. Wanted stone each to weigh and Michigan Electric Catf
Advert claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation. It is marketed as the cheapest option available at Godfreys with a focus on gentle action.
Testimonials from Mrs Willeacre of Buffalo and Mr Humphrey of Omega praise Dr King’s New Discovery for curing croup and severe coughs. The remedy targets cough spots in throat lungs and chest and is sold with a guarantee at Houseworth Bros. drug store with 50 cent and 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.
An old advertisement from Godfrey & Sons touts Aral lumber as long lasting with no cracks or warps. It promises durable wood that resists shrinking and minimizes repairs, inviting readers to place the next order for timely delivery.
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