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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1907

Page

8

Dr Williams Pink Pills advertised as blood builder

An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for blood diseases like anemia and debility. It features a testimonial from John F. Williams of Anderson Indiana detailing recovery from typhoid after taking the pills. The copy claims improved blood, nerves, and vitality and notes price and availability from the Dr Williams Medicine Company.

John F. Williams Tancoln St Anderson, Ind Williams

New Paris Jeweler Toms Acquitted in Double Murder Trial

In Goshen Indiana circuit court Judge Dodge presided as Harry Toms of New Paris was found not guilty of wanton murder in the May 16 fatal fight with Rastis Paul, a village barber. Toms will leave New Paris for Goshen to start a new repair business after the verdict and his release from jail.

Wikhart Eugene McClellan Olkuart Harry Toms New Paris Dodge Elkhart Goshen Toms King Rastis Paul Thkhart

Fifteen Year Old Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting

Matthew Brazy, 15, of Scoth Bend, was accidentally shot and killed Friday evening by Joseph Ogurkiewicz, 13, at the Robert Molbert slaughter house area. The incident occurred while the boys were driving a horse and buggy. a rifle discharged when handling the weapon.

Matthew Brasy Wolf Brazy Scoth Bend Joseph Ogurkiewicz Joseph Ogu Kiewicz Matthew Brazy Rober Molbert Kiewicz Buess Qgurkiewicz

Michigan Dispatch: Carrie Bower of Elkhart Featured

Fragmentary report notes Carrie Bower of Elkhart is connected to a dispatch from Michigan city. The text references a cousin and a local home but lacks full context and details.

Michigan Ity Dispatch Carrie “Bower Elkhart Swac Eber

Compton Detained Then Released Amid Habeas Corpus Proceedings

In Elkhart the prisoner Compton was detained by Sheriff Ziesel after an arrest by Officer Stamp. Habeas corpus proceedings moved by A B Dating continued, with probable dismissal. Compton then left toward Chicago with plans to stay away from Hikhart.

Ziesel Prissoner A. B. Dating Superior Court Compton Chicago Hikhart Stamp

Physical Culture Classes at Hart Chautauqua For Youths

Physical culture programs for boys and girls will feature this year at Hart Chautauqua. Miss Chesney, a leading figure in the field, directs the work, having led it last year. Thursday will see distributed chautauqua plans countywide as Roose coordinates with area groups to staff visits for the July assembly. Indications point to a visitor turnout at least matching 1906 as the event expands.

Chesney Roose

Insurance Claim Suit Over $1,500 Denied

The plaintiff, Herimin Times, beneficiary of a passenger engineer of the Co & St railroad, sues the Michigan based Standard Die and Accident Insurance Co for $1,500. Alleging the company refused payment on a policy for the insured who died in an accident between Greensburg Indiana and Louisville Kentucky on January 29, 1906, despite full compliance with the contract. Skinner & Wide are attorneys for the plaintiff.

Standard Die Michigan, Corporation Herimin Times Co. Co & St. Railroad Greensburg Ind Luisville The Insurance ‘Company Himes Skinner & Wide Sre

Unlawful Fishing in Michigan Lakes Reported

Local fishermen report illegal spearing and netting in Michigan lakes near Elkhart causing bass stocks to decline. Residents accuse commercial fishers and farmers of neglect and warn authorities have not pursued prosecutions.

Michigan Lakes Michigan Elkhart Warren Hill Jake Yeterday Haye& Giver

Eight year old boy injured by tin in finger

The eightyearold son of Joseph Tess a bicycle repairer suffered a deep tin cut in a finger last summer. The injury opened again last Sunday when a sliver of tin was found a quarter to a half inch long inside the finger.

Joseph Tess

West Part Of Blishart Becomes Growth Engine For Elkhart

Lake Shore plans to build new shops and a mammoth locomotive yard at Flishart boosting Elkhart population to over 30 000 by 1910. Officials say 1600 jobs will bring many new households and spur realty deals along gravityards corridor. Builders and merchants anticipate higher business and more housing as rail improvements proceed.

Lake Shore Flishart Elkhart’s Elkhart He -Winker Hile & Baker Ledred Troyer Farm Ard's Max‘vall-Briscoe Max‘vall-Briscoe—auto Factory

Col Snell Dead Bank President in Bloomington Home

Col Thomas Snell, president of the St Joseph Valley Bank, died at 1 p.m. today at the Bloomington home of his widow. His two elder sons Thomas Thornton Snell and Harry C Snell were with him, and his only surviving son Richard of Clinton. Funeral set for Friday afternoon in Bloomington. Estate valued at about 2 million dollars.

Thomas Snell St. “Joseph

Salient Questions at Trial Over Silk Undershirt Sack Content

The courtroom debate centered on contents of a carpet sack including a silk undershirt as key evidence. Gol Snell, a Democrat turned Republican, faced questions over alleged theft while the St. Joe Valley Bank announced a half-day closure at noon Friday.

Lincoln Snell S. Defense Avas St.Joe Valley Bank

Waiver Filed Ending Elkhart Goshen Court Battle

A Goshen firm filed a waiver in the Indiana Supreme Court agreeing to drop further re hearing requests in the Elkhart Superior Court case. The move ends a long dispute between Goshen and Elkhart as police recall a bank robbery plot tied to a previous arrest of Jim Reed.

Goshen Elkhart Indiana Supreme Court Indianapolis Miller, Drake&. Hubbell Imachinery Circuit Court Dames Hoskins Haskins Swhose Elk Ivar National Jim Reed Vite A Reed

Plot to Kill and Rob a U S Bank Found in Rail Yard

A mysterious letter found near the Lake Shore Depot by Yardmaster Andrews yesterday threats murder and robbery against a United States bank. The letter is addressed to Ed Collins at Omaha and signed by Jack O Shea, containing veiled threats and coded phrasing.

A. United. States Bank

Letter clears path for Elkhart court influence shift

Supt Silver seeks clue to sender of folded letter read by readers. Goshen lawyers waiver signals withdrawal from fight, possibly official recognition of Elkhart court. Miller Drake Hubbell faces GOP consolidation risk as party insiders describe voluntary retreat without Elkhart accord.

Silver Goshen Gattshall Tikbach Vernon W. Vankleet Goshen Law Firm Elkhart Court Elkhart Circuit Court Miller Miller, Drake & Hubbell Indianapolis Star Charley Fairbanks Superior Court

Elkhart Republicans Debate 1908 State Senate Bid

Deputy Prosecutor Thomas A Davis plans a 1908 bid for Elkhart County state senator with Horace Al Master of Bristol also named as a possible candidate. The party favors rotating the seat with Goshen every four years and recent local shifts challenge old alliances. A Goshen governor candidate Charles Miller is regarded unlikely but could upset party balance if he wins.

Elkhart Thomas A.davis Horace Bristol Customs An. Mikhart Chas. Wi

Deserter husband spurs two wives to police inquiry

Mrs Alfred Smead and Mrs Ornthas, two Indianapolis women, pursue divorce and criminal desertion after their husbands at the Chicago Telephone Supply Co. left with two plant workers. Investigations reveal a missing dress suit and innuendo of romance, with wives planning to press charges as police track the men through Indianapolis and Kansas City.

Chicago Telephone Supply Company Nils Lididnapolis Sinead Washington Indiana Indianapolis Kankak See Smead Ornt

Beardsley Sets Fast Car Record Claim

Dr Beardsley speeds in a new Apperson car claiming a 70 mph plus run. He left Wawases Inn at 7 15 and reached Buckien Hotel at 8 12 and notes seven dog days as a better personal record.

DR. Beardsley Wallace Beardsley Beardsley Wawases Inn Buckien ‘Hotel Afty Warren, Hin

Chen Tung Forecasts Quick Victory If War With Japan

Boston reports Sir Chentung Lian Chang Chinese minister declares strong American prospects in a potential war with Japan. He predicts clear victory for the United States and emphasizes the country's wartime alliance and resolve.

Chen Tung Boston Sir Chentung Liane Chang Japan

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Append-Form-Co Bleiarlt, Ind N. Maln Sis ‘Home Phon Louis M. Simpson St. Elkmart. Ing Free Farms Canada W.H. Hogers Jevel Blishart Maxwell Briscoe Col. Snell ST. Joe Valley Bank Bloomington Miller, Drake Hubbell U.S Myster Ious Collins Omaha Jack ‘O/Shea Mes William Ornt Vic Tims Alfred Smead Perry Gardner Charles Gardner Jefferson Township Jefferson Town Wakhart
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