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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
7
Mrs Davis claims sole right to her husband's body amid conflict over ownership. Branson Davis’s father allegedly took possession and will bury him, prompting an injunction and preparations to move the coffin. The case proceeds to the June term with potential removal of the body by force if needed.
Jamestown Virginia May 18 The annual excursion of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities featured the unveiling of a statue to Captain John Smith on the site where he and his colonists first established James Town. The shaft was unveiled by Joseph Bryan III of Richmond. The unveiling coincides with the 301st anniversary of James Town's founding by Smith and his English followers.
A boy threw a lit match into a monkey cage during Gentry's circus in Jeffersonville Indiana last night. Attendants could not save seven trained monkeys as the cage was set ablaze in front of a crowd. police hunt the boy as witnesses describe the incident. A second fire destroyed a storeroom in Kinderhook, Colgrove's meat market, causing about 60000 dollars in losses.
Fragmentary text shows partial phrase sale by and agents with stray punctuation. No clear entities, dates, or actions can be determined.
An old advertorial image urges readers to learn to help others and children with digestion issues and constipation. It touts "Syrup pene laxative compound" as a guaranteed remedy, offers a free sample, and lists pricing and mailing details for distribution by a battl e Go. 119 Caldwell Ane It is sold at 50 cents and ten dollars a bottle.
City Treasurer Campbell announces the annual tax levy including real estate personal property and poll taxes. Payments are due by May 3 to avoid delinquency with office hours evenings and certain days listed for adjustments and receipt checking.
An OCR fragment promotes a supposed medical refund card for Foley’s Honey and Tar. It asserts the product cures coughs colds and prevents pneumonia or consumption, claims no opiates, and warns the genuine package is in yellow. Sold by all druggists.
Houseworth Bros announce they have secured agency for Zemo the best known remedy for skin and scalp diseases. Zemo promises permanent cure by destroying the germ and gives instant relief with a clean healthy skin result. Displays and photos of cures at the store. samples available. Foley’s Kidney Remedy and Dr Shoop’s Pain remedies are also promoted. sold by E D Miller and others.
Fragmentary note describes a house altered years ago to accommodate two families. No record found of branch or pipes. The text hints at hidden plumbing changes without full documentation.
An order by the Indiana Railroad Commission directs all state trains to comply with the latest act by the General Assembly. Cars must be equipped with medical emergency kits including absorbent cotton.
Representatives of social charitable military and commercial groups met with the civic beautification committee of the Commercial Club to arrange a civic revival week beginning in June. The meeting was well attended and enthusiastic.
Emma Lyon Drake was killed near the station while on her way to greet her son Ralph Drake who had been paroled from the Michigan City penitentiary. The incident occurred as the Pennsylvania engine collided with her path. Local authorities investigate the fatality and identify the victim and circumstances surrounding the parolee son’s presence in town.
In Vincennes on May 13 residents rejected a new sewer proposition amid heated local discussions. The vote reflects ordinance concerns and future town infrastructure plans pending further study.
A mosaic of classified notices shows WANTED ads for a female houseworker and a general canvasser, plus sales offers for furniture and goods. ITEMS include a stylish horse for sale at 1176 North Second Street and a 5x Cyclo Camera outfit at 644 Lexington Avenue, with other rental and sale notices and contact details amid the jumble.
Dr D Goodrich, M D Specialist in Diseases of the Eye Nose and Throat advertises offices on Main Street and Elkhart Avenue with eye glass fittings and examinations.
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