Elkhart Water Company Criticized Over City Supply
A local editorial argues Elkhart Water Company overcharges residents, fails to provide reliable pressure or adequate fire protection, and relies on a high revenue city could suspend hydrant rentals until the plant improves. Goshen's deeper wells and modern supply are contrasted with Elkhart's inadequate system and costly rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhe
Ciy
Christiana Creek
Vanteer Company
Elkhart
Goshen
Water Company Organ
Wikhart
Elihart
Bilkhart Water Company
Chitef
Elkhart Water Company
Likhart
Rock Run
Chivisliana Creek
Gore
Ielkhart
Wrter Company
Central Station
Io & P
Honored veteran James Bell dies after long illness
James Barnett Bell father of A W Bell janitor at South Side school died at 616 Cleveland Ave at 7 10 this morning after heart trouble and dropsical complications since March 1 He enlisted from Ohio in Company H 11th Ohio Infantry was later on regimental staff color sergeant and awarded a Medal of Honor Funeral services set for Sunday with interment at Gettysburg Surviving sons include James Bell at Chicago University and Harry Bell at Bradford Junction Ohio with another brother Jacob in Bradford Junction
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James Barnett Bell
A. W. Bell
South Side
Cleveland Avenue
Bell
Ohio
Ohio Infantry
Congress
James &. Bell
Chicago University
Harry L. Bell
Bradford Junction
Jacob
Gettysburg
Licensed to Wed Pronounced for George W Doubbertine
A marriage license was issued to George W. Doubbertine, 24, of Tibbie and Burkhart, and a second party listed as unknown. The document names Pahitaie as the filing locality and records the couple’s intent to wed under the jurisdiction of the local county clerk.
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George W. Doubbertine
Tibbie Ie Uty
Eos
Wikhart
Burkhart
y'Maloe
Strategy Eases Way for New Lunch Wagon
A new lunch wagon owned by Thomas Phillips was moved into place on South Main Street near the opera house. Mayor Chester indicated city officials have long sought to remove lunch cars from business districts due to flimsy construction and fire risk and hinted the Phillips car could become a test case on legality and placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Phillips
South Main Street
Opera” House
Chester
Phillips
Sensational Savings Before the Fourth of July
Just three days before Independence Day a store touts affordable luggage and trim hats. Suitcases 24 inches long priced under five dollars, plus an extensive men’s suit sale offering wool serge, worsted, and cassimere options from ten dollars.
Dusters Sale for Linen Ladies' Garments Tomorrow
Linen dusters in dark tan full 54 inches long non shrink able sizes 34 to 44 offered tomorrow. originally a five dollar value now priced at 298 dollars.
Shoe Specials Offer Wide Selection at Low Prices
A dated advert promotes footwear deals with patent leather pumps oxfords and Cuban heels in new styles. Many items priced around 2.50 with special discounts and a wide range of up to date shoes highlighted for July.
Men's Oxfords in button lace and plucker patterns
Sale highlights enameled calfskin gunmetal calfskin and velour calfskin Oxfords in button lace and plucker styles. Regular prices listed as 3 and 3.50 dollars.
Underwear Bargains Offer Silk Hose and Lisle Apparel
A newspaper ad lists women’s underwear specials including pure thread silk hose in black with various sizes at a bargain price, lisle thread union suits with lace bottoms, and fine lisle thread vests with crocheted yokes and ribbon trimmed details all offered at reduced rates tomorrow. The ad emphasizes prices at 45c 39c 19c and 25c, highlighting a rare seasonal supply opportunity.
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Wilson Brothers
Forgotten Torch Sparks Fire Scare at Tin Shop
The Central fire department responded to a blaze scare at Rolland and Miller tin shop in the rear of the 1. G. O. F. tar last night around 10 30. A flaming gasol ine torch caused the scare but no damage occurred as firefighters extinguished the torch. Nearby residents reported the alarm after learning the shop was closed and gasol ine supply excessive. A watchman at Angldile Scale company detected an incipient blaze on the third floor and stopped it before damage. The origin remains unclear though believed to be long smoldering.
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Central Fire Department
Rolland & Miller
Angldile Scale Company
Local Riflemen Travel to State Shoot for Tryouts
Major G C Groli and Capt Fred M Eby lead the Second Battalion contingent to Fort Benjamin Harrison for a regimental rifle team tryout. Lieut Otto Deal and enlisted men Allan G Weber Leslie B arjasonsio depart with the squad for the event, aiming to win places on the state team to compete for national representation.
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G. C. Groli
Otto Deal
Fred M. Eby
Loris
Allan G. Weber
Leslie B. ‘Arjasonsio
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Deal
Indiana
Nationry
Ohio
Groll
Eby
Sage and sulfur hair remedy from Wyeth offers color restoration
The piece notes an old practice of using sage tea to darken hair and restore shine. It promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as a ready-made scalp remedy with sage and sulfur, sold by druggists for 50 cents to $1.00 or via Wyeth Chemical Company, New York, on price receipt.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Wryeth
Cortlandt St. N. Y
Doctor Koons Promises Relief for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases
An advertisement offers Dr. Koons of 12 N West Street Indianapolis Indiana as a physician who provides his own treatment for consumption tuberculosis bronchitis and pneumonia and invites readers to write for full particulars.
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Koons
N. West Strecat
Indianapolis
Ind
What Everybody Oughts To Know About Foley Kidney Pills
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills contain ingredients to tone strengthen and regulate kidney and bladder action and are sold by all druggists.
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Nobby
H. B. Sykes & Co
TH. B. Sykes & Co
New Eating Stone
Harrison Streets
Corbin
Boston
LOW
Oxfords
Company E
Ft. Benjamin
Harrison
Pinaud
Paris
Pinaud Bldg
N. Y
Sage
Lake Shore Ry
Mr. Ranken
St. Louis
Doctor Koons
Gia
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