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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1905

Page

7

West Bound Trains From Boston and Nearby Markets

Railway schedule fragment outlines several trains including Pacific Express, Fast Mail, Lake Shore Limited, Western Express and connections via Cleveland to Erie and Pittsburgh. Mentions agents J. Smith and A. L. Gorwart with partial route notes and departure hints.

Pacific Express Fast Mail Ltd Rlk. & Gores Boston Toledo Ous Lake Shore Limited Chigo Western Express Pe Uske Shore Cleveland Tot Erie

Removal. George N. Schaff Piano Builder and Tuner

George N. Schaff piano builder and tuner operates at 503 South Third Street with telephone 511 for removal services and inquiries.

George N. Schaff South Third Street

Watch Repair and South Bend Watches at 108 North Second

W S Asby offers watch and clock repair at 108 North Second Street with South Bend watches guaranteed accurate and durable or sold at the same address. Prices reasonable.

South Bend North Second Street W. S. Asby

Kenne dys Laxative Joney and Tar advertised as cure

An old advertisement claims Kenne dys Laxative Joney and Tar will drive out coughs and colds in children. It asserts the product protects children’s lives without opiates and urges purchase from druggists.

Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup promoted for coughs and colds

The passage urges every home to keep a medicine chest and place Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as the first bottle for coughs and colds, presenting it as nature’s remedy.

Dr. Wood

Doctor Hively relocates to Monger Building

Dr. Hively has moved from the Curtis building to the Monger Building.

Dr. Hively Curtis Monger

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Lung Ailments

A Danville Illinois man testifies his daughter recovered from a severe chest cough after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The remedy is praised for preventing pneumonia and tuberculosis from lingering cold in the lungs. Houseworth Bros.

Foley N. Jackson Danville Houseworth Bros

First Class Piano Tuning and Repair Offer

For first class piano tuning and repair, leave orders at the Music store or phone 506. All work guaranteed. Addresses 420 and 422 South Main Street. tf

South Main Street

Destructive Fire and Witch Hazel Salve Endorsement

J L Tucker of the Harmon izer Centre Ala says he uses DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles cuts and burns and calls it the best salve on the market. Sold by all druggists.

DeWitt J. L. Tucker The Harmonizer Centre Ala

Dr Thomas Efedric Oil Promised for Ailments

A wheelman touts Dr Thomas Efedric Oil as a cure for cuts bruises stings and sprains claiming it provides monarch like relief from pain and injury in transit.

Dr. Thomas Efedric Oil Monarch

For Sale or Trade 5 Acres in City for Lot or Horse

For Sale or Trade. 5 acres in city with no buildings, willing to take a lot or a horse as first payment. Contact Andrew S. Lamb at 118 West Lexington Avenue. Also advertises Timmins & Kimmer's spring line of pleasant shaves and satisfactory hair cuts at the O. K. Barber shop opposite the Monument. $80.

Andrew S. Lamb Lexington Avenue Timmins & Kimmer O. K the Monument

Burrell & Morgan's stone ground buckwheat flour notice

Fragmentary ad copy urges readers to ask grocer for Burrell and Morgan's stone ground buckwheat flour described as splendid and of high quality. The readable text hints at a product promotion but lacks complete details.

Burrell & Morgan

Breakfast Fit for a Ring: Be Cup of Coffee and Buckwheat Cakes

A light breakfast scene describes coffee, a bit of sausage, and a plate of Mrs Austin's Buckwheat cakes as a hearty start. The tone hints at a newspaper style literary piece and local charm.

In Charge Obama Ceaseless in Attack

A chaotic World War I era dispatch reports relentless Allied and Russian actions. Changtufu notes Patkin's departure and Linovitch tackles a collapsing army as Oyama presses northward. Fresh European corps head to the south while 268000 Russian troops hold the line amid fears of Mukden disaster and renewed calls to continue the war.

St. Petersburg Changtufu Kouropatkin Linovitch Oyama Linevitch Harbin Mukden Napoleon Moscow Far East Rojestvensky Togo Prince Mestchersky Grashdanin

Plunges Over 125 Foot Cliff In Paterson Tragedy

In Paterson New Jersey a quarrel atop a 125 foot cliff ended with the death of John Bennett an insurance agent. His skull was fractured and a deep eye wound noted. Authorities seek an unknown woman heard arguing with a man before Bennetts body was found. His wife last saw him the prior day after reproving him for drinking.

Paterson N. J John Bennett Bennett

Kentucky Court Upholds Life Sentence in Marcus Assassination Case

The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed the Harrison Circuit Court verdict sentencing Tom White to life in the state penitentiary for complicity in the assassination of James B. Marcus. The ruling comes from Frankfort on March 18.

Frankfort Kentucky Court of Appeals Harrison Circuit Tom White State Penitentiary James B. .Marcum

Wife Murderer Is Hanged in Virginia

James Lin kus was hanged at East Radford for the murder of his wife and their 10 year old adopted son. He attempted to burn the home to hide the crime on Christian day.

Norfolk James Linkus East Radford

Comptroller Issues Call on National Banks’ Condition

The comptroller of the currency has issued a call for reports on the condition of national banks as of the close of business on Tuesday, March 18, in Washington.

Washington

Chicago and New York Produce Prices Listing

Market items listed for butter creamery eggs fish poultry and produce with assorted prices. Regions include Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Illinois and Pennsylvania with state and city trade notes and price ranges for firsts extras and common lots.

Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Burbanks Illinois New York Pennsylvania

Grain and live stock price report across multiple markets

Chicago No 2 red and other grade prices listed for mills and markets across New York Minneapolis St Louis Duluth and more with futures and spot values for wheat corn and oats plus live cattle hogs sheep and lambs quotes from Chicago Omaha Kansas City St Louis St Joseph Pittsburg and Buffalo reflecting early 20th century pricing.

Chicago New York Minneapolis Northern St. Louis Duluth Kansas City Milwaukee Cincinnati Toledo San New Peoria Omaha Pittsburg St. TS St. Joseph Gia Pittsboro Buffalo Sheep and Lambs

Cannon Excommunicated by Mormon Church

Frank J. Cannon former United States senator and Salt Lake Tribune editor is excommunicated by the Mormon church high council for editorials criticizing church leadership. He admitted authorship and pressed to prove his claims without success. Charges also filed against Ogden merchant Charles A. Smurthwaite for alleged rebellious utterances.

Salt Lake City Frank J. Cannon United States Salt Lake Ogden Bishops’ Court

Veteran of Two Wars Dies in Milwaukee

John Howard aged 80 a veteran of the Mexican and civil wars is dead in Milwaukee He was the chief prosecuting witness at the trial of Capt Wirz the officer in charge of the Andersonville prison who was tried for cruelty in Washington and executed after the war

Milwaukee Wis John Howard Howard Wirz Andersonville Washington

Sheep Fire Ravages Montana Corral in Feud Dispute

A corral and 1,500 head of sheep owned by A. Pratt at Chester in Chouteau county were destroyed by fire, believed incendiary, amid cattlemen versus sheepmen tensions in Helena.

Montana Helena Mont Chester Chouteau County A. Pratt

Bowling nets stir Lent observance at Holy Name

Sheboygan Wisconsin March 15 Rev Father Thill rules the church alleys may stay open during Lent, stating bowling on Sundays or weekdays does not conflict with observance.

Sheboygan Wis Father Thill Holy Name Roman Catholic Church

Groom Is 68 Bride 14 Attracts Attention In Kentucky

Central City Kentucky March 15 a wedding here between David Holland a well known soldier aged 68 and Miss Ura Walker aged 14 drew considerable attention in the community. The match raised local talk over the union and its unusual age difference.

Central City David Holland Ura Walker

Fifteen Soldiers Shot After Refusing War Duty

A Moscow dispatch reports fifteen soldiers who refused to go to the war were court martialed and executed within two hours after their trial. The incident underscores harsh wartime discipline amid escalating conflict.

Berlin Moscow

Supreme Court rules marriage brokerage contracts void

Eldora Iowa March 20 The Iowa Supreme Court holds marriage brokers contracts are against public policy and unenforceable The case from Ackley involved Mary Adlinger and William Grobe with a Chicago intermediary The court upheld Judge Evans verdict denying the $200 commission and $30 expenses, noting the arrangement aimed to induce a marriage and is void under law

Supreme Court Eldora Iowa Ackley Evans Mary Adlinger William Grobe Chicago Adlinger Grobe Grebe

Nephew Must Pay For Prank Injury Verdict

Miss Net tie Smith of Wabash Indiana received a verdict for 565 dollars against her nephew Mertle Rovch after he tipped her chair with a pail at her sister in law Mrs Samuel Rouch home near Whitley Christmas 1903. She sought five thousand dollars in damages.

Wabash Ind Nettie Smith Mertle Rovch Samuel Rouch Whitley Christmas Rouch

Buck Water Accepts Panama Canal Post

Berth for football star Buck Water, famed tackle on the 1900 all star team, now a graduate of Iowa University engineering, accepts a construction department appointment on the Panama Canal with a $3000 yearly salary.

Iowa City Iowa Buck” Water Allstar College of Engineering Iowa University Panama Canal

Gas Explosion Lifts Roof in Sioux City

Gas escaped in a house causing a blast when a match was struck. Mrs. George Yeaman, her sister Mrs. J. H. Jones and two young children suffered severe burns in the explosion that lifted the roof off the building in Sioux City Iowa on March 20.

Sioux City Iowa George Yeaman J. H. Jones

Former policeman shot in Mount Vernon street confrontation

In Mount Vernon Indiana on March 20 former policeman Henry Barnett was shot in the abdomen and fatally wounded on the street by Officer John Williams. There had been bad feeling between the men for some time. Williams surrendered to authorities.

Mount Vernon Ind Henry Barnett John Williams Wiliams

Ten Miners Die In West Virginia Mine Explosion

Ten men were killed when an explosion ripped through the Rush Run mine in Charleston. The ensuing fire spread to the Red Ash mine nearly two miles away, with flames erupting from both mine mouths.

Charleston W. Va Rush Run Red Ash

Woelfel Leather building collapse kills youth in March tragedy

Rupert Knoblish 14 is dead and six others injured when a side of Woelfel Leather company’s new building collapses. The incident occurs amid fall shopping activity at the mall area near March 20. Investigators inspect the site for cause.

Malls KUL Lad Morris Lil Rupert Knoblish Woelfel Leather Company

Senator Allee Says GOP Must Elect Addicks to Force Resignation

In Dover on March 20 United States Senator Allee issued a statement claiming that if the Republicans elect Addicks as senator he will resign. He argued this would allow them to appoint a successor.

Dover, del United States Allee

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Promises Immediate Relief

An ad-like fragment touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia. It claims rapid action by addressing the cause, with immediate relief and strong benefits, sold by Houseworth Bros at 223 Street.

Abe Ou Houseworth Bros

Union Pacific Miihwi Fast Train Service Promotion

An advertisement touts Union Pacific Miihwi trains with emphasis on safety and speed. It highlights a smooth track, fast service, and a tourist sleeper offering, directing inquiries to F. B. Choate at 420 Woodward Avenue in Detroit.

Union Pacific F. B. Choate Woodward Avenue Detroit

Union Pacific Chia Route To Exposition 1905

Through trains on the Union Pacific Chia route offer about 200 miles along the Columbia River with river views from car windows. Pronounced rains cause delays but accommodations are provided for all classes. Inquiries directed to F r. Choare G A 126 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich.

Union Pacific Columbia River Fr. Choare G. A Woodward Ave Detroit Mich

Homeseekers Excursions Great Western Rail Tickets Sale

Homeseekers Excursions of the Chicago Great Western Railway offer tickets at one fare plus 2 for monthly first and third Tuesdays January through April to Arizona Colorado Kansas Mexico Missouri Nebraska Nevada Texas Utah and Wyoming. For details contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.

Chicago Great Western Railway Arizona Colorado Kansas Mexico Missouri Nebaska Nevada Texas Utah Wyoming Great Western J. P. Elmer G. P.A Chicago

The Growth of Money Promises Savings Bank Interest

The notice urges saving money to grow wealth, promising 6 percent interest with semiannual compounding. It notes deposits earn interest from day one and offers to pay or capitalize interest. Visit Home Loan and Savings Association in room 104 Monger block for details.

Loan and Savings Association Monger Block

Music store notes and contact change advertise new tuning orders

A notice states E. Conley and Ben severed ties with the music store and directs all tuning orders to be sent to 503 South Third Street, with phone 511 for contact. The short item signals a business address and customer instruction amid a date-stamped, money-themed update.

South Third Street N. Schaff

Itchy skin plague cries cure in Dean's Ointment

Malady described as a horrible itch affecting most people. A lone remedy named is Dean's Ointment sold at drug stores for 60 cents, touted as the only safe cure.

Dean

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