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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1905

Page

8

Indiana National Bank Deposits Rise Big Across State

A syndicated report shows Indiana national banks increased deposits by 4,314,636.53 outside Indianapolis while Indianapolis saw a 100,874.78 dip. Ohio Illinois and Kentucky posted larger state gains, with Indianapolis noted for cautious, steady banking practices and a 32.58 percent legal reserve ratio.

United States Wires Fonts Ludlow Washington Indiana National Banks of Indianapolis Cleveland Cincinnati Columbus Chicago Louisville Ohio Ilinois Kentucky Ridgeriy Chiasa

Rare first edition of Richard III found in Buckinghamshire

A copy of the 1597 first edition of Richard III was discovered in a Great Missenden house. Sotheby's offered $4,009, but the owner kept the book, now insured for $5,000, amid a treasure trove of old chattels and papers awaiting exhibition. The tragi c history recounts Richard III’s plots, murder of nephews, and usurpation.

Yvondon Sumner Great Missengem Buckinghamshire Sotheby Henry “Wy Richard III Clarence Rte

Notice of Arch Setting in Elkhart County Indiana

Board of Commissioners of Elkhart County invites sealed bids at the Auditor's office until 2 pm Monday July 17 1905 for erection of stone arches in Washington township across Washinstar ditch and Sheep Creek and in Benton Township across Dry Run. Bids require bond and affidavit as required by law. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Indiana Elkhart County Board of Commissioners of Auditor’s Office Said County Washington Township Washinstar Township Alea Sheep Creek Benton Township Dry Run Ste Said

Local Notes from Bristol and Nearby

William Kantz of Elkhart moved on his farm north of Bristol. Jr. F. May visited from Elkhart. Large cherry shipments are made daily from this station. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Menges welcomed a daughter born last Friday. Floyd Moyer of South Bend visited several days. W Yomer Roth went to Jones, Michigan for a day. Upham Sample and family of Bikhert are visiting relatives. App. Mars visited his parents this week.

William Kantz Elkhart Bristol F. May Bie A. E Menges Floyd Moyer South Bend Ywomer Roth Jones, Mich Bikhert

Prohibition Law Tightens Saloons Across Indiana

The Moore amendment to the Nicholson law has driven out or forced 100 plus saloons in two months. Remonstrances by voters, two year protections, and city controls closed eight Brazil saloons and two at Greencastle. Counties report many licenses denied, with several appeals and new dry districts forming. In hard times Anderson and Logansport see saloons leaving, while Indiana towns like Pike and Floyd report stark contrasts in liquor availability. Germany uses camels in Southwest Africa for transport across desert.

Board of County Commissioners Brazil Greencastle Columbus Grant Randolph County Jackson County Orange Tipton Delaware Morgan Greene Allen and Pulaski Adams, Blackford, Harrison, Johnson, Lagrange Madison White Clinton Fountain Gibson Howard Lawrence Posey Ripley Union Wells Anderson Logansport Tipnecanoe Madison County Pike County Lagrange County Wells County Harrison New Albany Floyd County Danville Hendricks County Orange County Benton Henry Oakland City Bloomfield North Vernon

Summer bolero suit fashion for the chic vacation girl

The article outlines a chic linen bolero suit with sheer lace blouses, delicate ribbons, and tailored skirts. It notes Paris influence, pale blues and violets, wide Valenciennes lace, and elaborate hat trends, stressing immaculate styling and matching accessories for a summery, fashionable silhouette.

Paris Valenciennes

Rider Hageard’s Garden and Pekin Streetcar Protest

Rider Hageard runs his own head garden with three acres under cultivation and a staff of three. His property features six glass houses for prize orchids a well tended kitchen garden an orchard and two ponds with aquatic plants. He plans electric streetcar lines in Pekin prompting a large local protest by natives who claim the cars would harm the poor as many coolies are employed hauling passengers by hand in rickshaws or wheelbarrows.

Rider Hageard Wner Avery Rickyhaws

Ice Cream Social Planned by Osolo Ladies' Aid

The Ladies' Aid Society will hold an ice cream social at Weikel schoolhouse Saturday evening, July 1, inviting all. Local residents visited family, with Pearl Hilbish and Homer Roth guests of relatives in Bristol. Friends gathered to surprise Charles Replogle near Simonton lake, enjoying music games and treats. The remains of Mrs. Rachel Markel were buried at Zion church cemetery.

Osolo News Ladies’ Aid Weikel School House F. P. Curtis Charles Replogle Simonton Lake Rachel Markel Zion Church Cemetery

Real Estate Transfers Across Briggsdale and Elkhart

Real estate transfers show Allen White selling a Briggsdale Elkhart lot to J W Fieldhouse for 1 dollar. J W Fieldhouse sells part of two lots in Elkhart to Florence Sears for 1 dollar. Christian Herr transfers 41 acres in Union to Benjamin Herr for 2800 dollars.

Kessington Items Covering Local Visits and Church Events

Dr. T B Swartz and wife of Chicago visited Mrs. Mary Ort last Wednesday. Harvely Boman of Elkhart visited Kessington friends. Mrs Cemantha Luse of Elkhart guests of Mrs Julia Ort. Children’s day at United Brethren church drew a large crowd with a fine program. Elder Fry of Detroit preached at Evangelical church. J Cormany returned from St Joseph visit. Wallace Shaffer recovering from illness. Services omitted due to United Brethren church repairs. Farmers cheer large hay and wheat crop prospects. John Cloud and wife of South Bend returned to their farm for summer.

T.B. Swartz Chicago Mary Ort D. W. Eby Valparaiso Ind Harvely Boman Elkhart Kessington Cemantha Luse Julia Ort United Brethren Church Fry Detroit Mich Evangelical Church Bessie Weaver Eva Luse Bessie Shirley Ross J. Cormany St. Joseph Wallace Shaffer John Cloud South Bend

Record of a bountiful Clover Hay harvest in Indiana

In northern Indiana the harvest of clover hay is noted as the heaviest and most sap laden in history. The wet ground delays drying, requiring two to three days of roasting in the sun after vigorous stirring with forks and fedders. Acreage is large.

Indiana

Coroner Records Tobacco Heart Cause in Carey Death

Coroner F N Dewey rules Charles F Carey died from paralysis of the heart attributed to cigarette addiction. Carey passed away Saturday while in the operating chair at Dr J A Snapp’s Goshen office, with the coroner noting the tobacco habit as the underlying factor.

F. N. Dewey Charles F. Carey J. A. Snapp Goshen

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