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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented notice indicates a sale at Finehout's drug store on Main and Hickory streets Timmins. Other readable items mention Knevels' Book Store and Keene's Interurban, suggesting additional sales or events at nearby outlets.
A montage of dates from June 6 1618 to 1903 notes events such as Swiss defeating the French at Vevara, Bentham and actress Rejane born, Camille de Cavour died, George I of Greece arriving at Corfu, the birth of the Czarina of Russia, Sir John Macdonald death, Combes forming French ministry, and the Cloudhurst Clifton disaster killing 50. The entries mix births, deaths, and political milestones across Europe.
The article notes Alexandra Feodorovna, born June 6, 1872 as Princess Alix of Hesse later Empress of Russia. It describes her as a refined blonde with English education and lists her marriage to the czar on November 24, 1894 and their five children including heir Grand Duke Alexis born August 12, 1904.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at upcoming editorial initiatives and new operations within the newspaper office. The text references thwarted plans and a shift in editorial approach without clear dates or named individuals.
A patient in Elkhart district suffers severe pain before seeing Dr Spohn but finds relief after returning to his desk. The episode underscores frustration with Goshen court politics and hints at local tensions between Goshen and Elkhart communities as observations from M Simpson.
A reminiscence recalling 1888 89 Elkhart baseball figures led by Chippie Richardson asking reminders from locals. The writer lists former players and friends such as Dave Carpenter Sherman Primley Jack Witzpatrick Mike O'Brien John Collins Wm Miller Dell Seidel Louie Ginsburg and others with addresses on Main Street depot and Pigeon streets seeking a card and memory from the community.
Board of Directors approves doubling capacity at Elkhart Driving Park complex. Grand stand to seat 13 000 after additions costing about 697 dollars. Summer matinees and Fourth of July events set with reduced admission to 10 cents and two for 25 cents. Prizes totaling 300 will be hunted for harness races and racing days slated through August.
A four days old child died in a local incident. The report notes the infant's age and outlines the death without graphic detail. Authorities are investigating the cause as part of a routine inquiry.
Dr. C Moon assistant general manager at Lake Shore has been promoted to vice president of the New York Central, succeeding E Van Etten who retires for an industrial post. Moon will oversee the Boston and Albany branch from Boston and starts in about a month after a long service since 1872. The move leaves a vacancy for a division superintendent on the Lake Shore system.
Gerald Mahoney formerly of Ee hart now with Buena Vista plantation in Mexico is expected to visit Elkhart next week. Reports indicate crop damage from late rains this year. The annual stockholders meeting will be held about August 20 in Elkhart and another dividend is likely to be approved.
Elkhart attorneys will gather tonight at the Perry Ly Turner office to form a city bar association. The group aims to prepare for the changed conditions expected from the establishment of a Superior Court.
Elkhart doctors of the Bounty Medical Society will meet this evening in the office of Dre T eckwell at Goshen. Attendance is being urged by local physicians to discuss medical matters.
A fragmented excerpt references Costerana and a figure called the Fishwite. The text suggests someone swears or says the manifests, but details are unclear. The readable items hint at a dispute or claim involving statements and documents.
In a humorous exchange Judge muses on a unmarried woman auctioneer until the crowd imagines her calling for offers. Gazzam and others banter about verse and prose with jokes about Pegasus and a horse fly in a lighthearted dialogue.
In Boston a cryptic exchange features Emerson EB and a playful query about the middle Es. The dialogue exhibits quirky dialogue and character naming.
The text presents a fragmented diary like remark about a novel and a wager, mentioning the title page and publishers. It reflects confusion over the final outcome and how the publication appeared. The speaker notes inability to understand how the result was produced.
A fragmented notice touts the Second Hazel Park Addition on the south city car line as among the nicest on the market. It promises free tickets at the interurban station, inviting potential buyers to visit Saturday afternoon. Lots measure 60 by 120 feet with prices from 50 to 125 dollars and a dollar down.
An anonymous letter addressed to Deputy Fish and Warden Rigney warns to remove a dirty fish commissioner or face a fiery retaliation. The missive, signed by "VIGILANT COMMITTER," threatens a bonfire and dynamite time at the official's place if demands are not met.
Lafayette Ind June Mrs Wel en M Gougar a prominent Indiana suffragist who campaigned for women’s rights and spoke before legislatures died today She had addressed several sessions in support of suffrage and in 1896 campaigned across the country for William Jennings Bryan.
The Lutheran clergymen of northern Indiana opened their conference at St. John's church in LaPorte. Rev. I. E. Uhen of Kendallville preached the opening sermon last evening and the agenda for tomorrow includes theological discussions.
Ft Wayne man L F Curtis announces subscriptions meet the aim for a $300000 six story hotel to be built on leased ground at the corner of Berry and Harrison streets in Fort Wayne Indiana.
New York June 6 The entire police force is ordered to arrest Bidwell Flash also known as Flush the most dangerous convict who escaped or hid inside Sing Sing awaiting rescue by confederates. Flush has long threatened guards since 1902 when jailed for mu dering a bartender.
A list of painters claimed for longevity includes Spinello near 100, Cignana 91, Michaelangelo 90, Leonardo 85, Calabresi 86, Lor raine 88, Marattti 88, Ricci 78, Albania 88, Guido 68, Guer cino 76, Crespi 76, Crespi 82, Dalce 10, Sacchi 743, Zuccharelli 86, Vernet 773, Schidoni 76. The note attributes long lives to Italian painters and mentions several names with ages.
William Ti Yoder of Elkhart aged 28 and Dora Bullion of Elkhart aged 26 received marriage licenses.
A notice invites people to visit Second Hazel Park addition this Saturday afternoon to inspect available lots and decide about buying. Free tickets to Hazel Park are available at the interurban station, and attendees are encouraged to bring a friend.
A fragment advertises a private family aimed remedy for general aimse work with claims of relief for headache and biliousness. It lists a drug store address 401 St. Joe street and promotes Liver Pills as keeping the system clean and stomach sweet.
Insect bites stings sunburn cuts burns and bruises relieve at once with Pinesalve Carbolized. Acts like a poultice and draws out inflammation sold by Houseworth Bros. drug store for 25e.
Our own make 1234¢ Fresh spare ribs per pound So Fresh Fresh smoked liver sausage Ib 10¢ 4 Home killed pork loin chops 15¢ Sausage Fascy Lamb legs 15¢ Lamb chops 1S¢ 1907 Spring lamb chops 35¢ Dried beef tenderloin pieces described as good to eat at 30c per lb Remember what you want is good to eat and our phone is working fine.
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