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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1909

Page

3

Machinery and repairs advance at Lake Shore shops

The Lake Shore repair shops overhaul two steam shovels for road construction work and prepare equipment for the western division. Signal changes accelerate as trains’ operation shifts. Assistant Roadmaster AWA Beahan oversees west end improvements at the Lake Shore right of way. Kansas City reports machinist Charles A. Orn of Virginia Avenue is recovering in a hospital. J P Murphy, Collinagoood general storekeeper, visits for road business. Train No 3 westbound had two No. 3 sections this morning as Car Inspector DeGarmo inspects hot running boxings in Toledo. he returned on No. 43.

West End Awa. Beahan Lake Shore Kansas City Charles A. “Orn Virginia Avenue Joseph DeGarmo Twentieth Century Toledo

Regular Carmens Association Meeting Noted This Evening

The regular meeting of the carmen association will be held at the usual place this evening. Robert H. Robinson, senior clerk in the major mechanic office, is off duty due to illness. Chief Clerk F. W. Perry of the Mt. M. office is in Colimwood on business. J. A. Bachman, foreman of the Lake Shore boiler shop, and C. FP. Young, assistant supervisor of boilers, are making an inspection trip over the L. DB. & W. road.

The Carmen‘s Association Robert H. Robinson F. W. Perry Mf. M Colimwood J. A. Bachman Lake Shore C. FP. Young L. DB. & W. Road Indiana

Superintendent Ib A Theed Joins Bennett on Grand Rapids Trip

Assistant superintendent Ib A Theed traveled to Sturgis this morning to join General Superintendent J J Bennett on a trip to Grand Rapids aboard Bennett s private car. The trip was arranged from here on board the train.

A. ‘Theed Sturgis J. J. ‘Bennett Grand Rapids

Jamies Pike Suffers Finger Injury At Work

Jamies Pike a machinist helper at 900 Hubbard Avenue sustained a mashed middle finger when a hinder fell on it yesterday. Frank Zalo a Lake Shore laborer bruised and abraded above the right ankle this morning after a car door fell and struck his ankle while he was removing the door.

Jamies Pike Hubbard Avenue Frank Zalo Lake ‘Shore

County option scare misspells liquor control

The letter argues that ending licensed saloons will not curb liquor use and will raise costs. It cites jail terms for bootlegging in Shelbyville Warsaw and Goshen, noting increased crime and litigation under prohibition. It warns that removing restrictions invites bootleggers and higher prosecution costs across Elk Hart County.

Eikhart Shelbyville Virgil Anderson Walkerville Bassett Warsaw Grover - Brandon Srl Crow Hershel Lehman Brandon Glelart McGlelland Paul Edward Nathan Fletcher Bilkhart Frankfort Goshen Jelik Elkhart County

Local Option Debate Claims Prohibition Fails to Curb Liquor

A county committee argues that Local Option Prohibition increases illegal liquor sales and harms temperate drinkers. It cites self-reported data on weekly parcel sales and argues voters should reject the Local Option on election day. The letter asserts dramatic higher liquor activity under prohibition and urges a "NO" vote.

van ‘Bury Berrien van Buren Peterson Van Buren van ‘Buren van’ Buren Reading South Haven van Buren County Abel Rae

Saloon crackdowns spark debate over Sunday closures

A fragmentary 19th century discussion notes city officials pushing stricter saloon enforcement after closures. Patrons lament lost social life while some cite moral and financial grounds for the policy, with arguments reflecting public tension over temperance and law.

Elkhart's Third Ward Sees Saloon Vacate For New Use

An upstanding tailoring establishment moves into the former Krumpetz saloon site in Elkhart's Third Ward. The old Mae Dotson place hosts a meat memorial? The Ilkwart Gas Co ads up a new office in the former saloon. A laundry and coal office replaces Clyde Weaver's saloon, signaling local business shifts.

Dnatrane Tardale Tailoring Krumpetz Mae” Dotson Ilkwart Gas Company Charles Dotson Clyde Weaver

Unclear Text Fragment About Loans and Licenses

Fragmentary sentences discuss tightening control on loans and licensing. Ambiguous references to social and business costs, without clear events, dates, or proper names.

Pleasant Plain Avenue Lots Promising Garden Spot Locally

Pleasant Plain Avenue offers 3 4 5 and 10 acre lots with good prairie soil and a splendid garden site. The location is described as beautiful and near the city car line within 15 minutes walk of factories on the South Side. D M Best advertises a chance to buy land close to amenities and the avenue. Readers are invited to cut a coupon for half-price medicines at Houseworth Bros.

D. M Houseworth Bros

Houseworth Brothers Dr Howards 50c Coupon Sale

A damaged Elkhart advertisement touts Houseworth Brothers offering a 50 cent coupon for a 50 cent Dr Howards remedy for constipation and dyspepsia. It promises refunds if dissatisfied and claims numerous cures with strong market authority.

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