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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1909

Page

2

Kidnap suspects identified in Whitla case in Cleveland

Willie Whitla names the man James Boyle and a woman he calls Boyle’s wife as the captors who abducted him from Sharon Pa. last Thursday for a $10,000 ransom paid by his father. Boyle and the woman were held for grand jury review on blackmail charges. a Mary Diener linked to the plot died by morphine overdose near an east Sharon drug store.

Cleveland, O Willie Whit Cleveland Sharon James P. Whitla Willie James H. Boyle Ashtabula East End Boyle Whitla Whitia Central Grand Jury Chio Whifla Willie Whilla Kohler Thomas Shenango Hotel John * Boyle James Ella Billy” Whitla John Doe Mary Doe Mercer Willie Whitla Harry Forker T Forker Saline Granger House Jones Mr. Jones Mr. Ones Springfield James F. Boyle Helen Faulkner St. Louis

Dying Woman Forced Poison Case Reported In Indiana

Vincennes Ind Mar 25 Mrs Jessie Overton Culbertgen is in a dying condition after being fed carbolic acid down her throat. Her jaws were bound after the dose was given. She was found yesterday afternoon in a shed at the rear of her home. She revived briefly and described a threatening attack.

Vincennes Ind Jessie Overton Culbertgen

Indiana Educators to Hold Joint Conference in Indianapolis

The state education group plans unification of five associations into one Indiana teachers body with annual meetings moved to Indianapolis in April. The plan follows discussions in Indianapolis as educators seek lodging and convention details.

Southérs Robert J. “Aley Ore Department of Public Indianapolis: School Board E. G. Allen Manual Training High School Indiana Teachers’ Association Indianapolis In-ianapolis Robert J. Tracewell Corydon Treasury Washington Indiana McKinley Marshall Mount Durbin Hanly Lafayett Purdue Lafayette Grand Army

Women Would Clean Frankfort Organizes City Beautification

One hundred leading women met at Mrs. John Q. Bayless home and formed a cleaner and beautifying group for Frankfort. The plan includes removing rubbish, beautifying lawns and streets with a free city haul service. First cleanup day set for April 17. Officers elected include Mrs. John Q. Bayless president and Mrs CO Brumbaugh vice president.

Frankfort Mar John Q. Bayless Women's Club EE ‘Brumbaugh A. Co. ‘Sheridan Clinton ' Norris

Compromises Settle Damage Suits Against Panhands Ra Co

Two damage suits against the Panhands Ra Company, totaling 11 000 dollars, were compromised for 4 250 dollars. One case involving a claimant named Samagee was settled for 250 dollars.

Panhands Ra Company

Rush Road extension plans in Danville and Indianapolis

Fragmentary OCR notes reference an extension project labeled Rush Road with mentions of Danville and Indianapolis. Details are unclear but indicate traction work and completion notes on a big four extension plan.

Rush Danville Indianapolis

Carle and Marks Stage Lusury Musical with Big Ensemble

The review lauds Carle and Marks production in Chicago praising H L Hoartz for score Gus Schlke for staging and the elaborate scenery. Notable cast includes Eddie Garvie Leo Kohlmar Burrell Barbarette George E Mack Felix Fantus Toby Lyons Harriet Standon Jeannet Towler Nen Borgore and Jimmy Callahan delivering strong performances. The two act show features many novelties and humorous situations with matinees on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.

Chicago Cml Gus Schlke Carle Marks Eddie Garvie Leo Kohlmar Burrell Barbarette George E. Mack Felix Fantus Toby Lyons Harriet Standon Jeannet Towler Nen ® Borgore Jimmy Callahan

Don’t Wear A Truss Free Book Offer Clarified

An advertisement promotes a supposed medical discovery for instant relief from hernia issues claiming free book and trial, with a coupon to mail today. It asserts no medicines or harnesses and cites letters from patients as evidence.

Coupon Request for Rupture Measuring Book and Price List

A reader in Marshall Michigan requests by mail a free book on rupture measuring and a price list. The note includes name and address lines and mentions plain mail wrapper for delivery.

C.B. Brooks Brooks Bidg

Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy Promoted By Local Ad

An old style advertisement extols Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as a quick relief for tickling coughs and wheezing. It claims the remedy is harmless and safe for mothers to give to young children. Sold locally by E D Miller and others, with additional notes on hearing about its mountain shrub origin.

E. D. ‘Miller

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