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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
4
A fragmentary note mentions a late week carrier facing a ten day ban. The text is incomplete but implies some prohibition or enforcement action affecting delivery or service within a short period. No clear names, places, or organizations are readable.
Fragments from a 5ROTH item indicate requests for an editorial room and office telephones. Details are incomplete but suggest a newsroom or telephony upgrade at the station.
William D Hazelton as manager swears the Elkhart Truth had a bona fide daily circulation of 3600 for March 1909. He notes the figure excludes sample copies and unsold issues at the office. Notary Louis A Dennert confirms the sworn statement in Indiana, Elkhart County, dated April 1909.
Sale invites readers to Timmins Opera Thorise Bookstore and Knovels and Dr Miller's South Hind Drugstore at South Main and St Joe Streets. Readers encouraged to visit EB for offerings.
Notable events include colonial governor John Lovelace’s death and Fort Montague’s surrender amid early 20th century tensions. British warships ascended the Weehawken River toward Philadelphia while New York City formed a police commissioner board with Roosevelt joining.
Crown Prince Bripedrederick Witham of Prussia heir to the German throne celebrates his 27th birthday in Potsdam. Educated by private tutors and at Weidsters university he pursued military training and enjoyed popularity among fellow students for his democratic ideals. He is keen on automobiles, tennis, and outdoor sports, a skilled marksman and horseman. Married Princess Ceetde of Mecklenburg, they have five sons. Their eldest son Prince Willian Peoderik was born on July 4 in the United States.
A jumbled notice lists jobs and items for sale and trade including a lady assistant, a coal min, and a second hand small engine lathe. It also mentions an auction or sale date around May 27 and various stray names and addresses.
A village fire swept five large timber structures near the Melinley and McKinley stores as residents frantically saved belongings. Fire crews from Elkhart and local volunteers arrived with a chemical engine, halting further spread though remaining embers smoldered. Victims included Mrs. McKinley and Mrs. Shellenberger, whose garments and money were consumed, while the community patched losses and prepared for recovery.
A fragile retail notice lists limited sale items including ladies umbrellas, knit vests, white waistings, embroideried veils, Rockford socks, calico yardage, dress ginghams, unbleached muslin, wool batiste, novelty suiting, and trimmed hats. Prices vary, with several line items quoted in cents to dollars as bargain goods.
Readable fragments describe food items like white linen and fruit with mentions of coffee and cream. The text expresses gratitude to certain men and hints at roads, property, and pecuniary issues affecting a suffering people.
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