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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
2
The excerpted text hints at a lively stage atmosphere with witty lines and brisk energy. It references Kathryn Osterman and a cast delivering playful quips, suggesting a comic production that leaves audiences amused and eager for more.
The American Stock Company under stage director Robert Bescher launches a varied bill with The Met-o-Wars-Man, The Bangman, Hall Gaine’s Ireland tale Roy His Mother’s Honor, a Russian drama, Rip Van Winkle, and other works. Opening night promotes popular pricing and free admission for ladies Monday night.
Telegram from Pickering of the Indiana Theatre praises Kathryn Osterman's show at the Bucklen Theatre Marion for a packed house and strong recommendation to Elkhart patrons. The Bucklen's Thursday performance featuring Osterman recalls her acclaimed "Piff Paff Pout" from two years ago.
Card of thanks to friends and neighbors from the Order of Railway Conductors and Ladies Auxiliary for their kindness during the bereavement of HH Amdinews Sr and children.
Dr Leonhardt claims Hem-Roid internal remedy cures piles by treating the internal cause. He reports thousands of cases with 98 percent success and offers a one dollar guarantee via the Leonhardt Co Buffalo NY. Also promotes Preventics candy cards touted to check colds in hours with no quinine.
The American Stock company opens a week at Bucklen Theatre with Hall Czine's The Bond Nin, a drama never before seen in Elkhart. The company claims exclusive rights and offers special scenery and a varied bill including Our A Celebrated Rise and other noted works. Matinee and Saturday shows noted.
An advertisement asserts Zemo 1S is a curable eczema treatment. It touts a scientific preparation for external use that stops itching instantly and destroys germs causing the disease. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and curing effects.
Survey of a historic monument on a bluff overlooking the Ohio River near the Kentucky shore honors Gen George Rogers Clark and his band. Shields on the four sides salute the powers that claimed the region, marking the fort’s role in the Northwest settlement.
London marks the 304th anniversary of the gunpowder plot discovery with public displays. Crowds burn effigies of Guy Fawkes and light fireworks to honor the event tied to the 1605 plot thwarted in the House of Commons during King James I's reign.
Miss Helen May Shinplee daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Morgan Sharples and Mr Alexander Tod Andrews jr were married in Media Pennsylvania. The groom is A B Andrews of Raleigh North Carolina first vice president of the Southern Railway.
Dereon Texas Nov 5. The Red River Improvement association begins its two days convention with a large attendance of delegates from Texas Louisiana Arkansas and Oklahoma the four states principally interested in improving the Red River.
Mrs Annas Eby visited in Elkhart on Sunday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Silas Pontius on Sunday. Ms Dan Mover of Wakarusa spent Monday with Mrs Emory Kindiz. Hentver Martin left for Portland Missouri Tuesday. Mrs Frank Shunk and son Milo of LaPorte visit this week with William Whreighbaum and family. School closed Tuesday due to election. Miss Hattie Mann visited Harriet Kindig Sunday. A nine pound baby arrived Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Remus Burns. The Ladies Aid served dinner for the election board.
The item notes Hexamethylenetetramine as a solvent and antiseptic for urine used in Adley’s Kidney Remedy. It urges immediate action at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness and claims sale by all druggists.
An advertisement claims Feley’s Orino Laxative cures constipation and liver trouble by stimulating digestion. It asserts the product is pleasant to take, non habit forming, and does not require continual use, unlike pills or tablets, and notes it is sold by all druggists.
An old promotional note touts Fotey’s Honey and Tar cough syrup as a remedy for severe coughs and lung ailments. It asserts the product halts pneumonia and consumption germs from lodging in the lungs, promising relief and prevention of further complications.
Partial OCR fragment mentions parched grains and nuts, no clear events or names beyond AL GRIFFIN. context unclear but indicates informal market chatter or shopping list notes. No verifiable actions, dates, or locations can be determined from the readable text.
A speaker recalls a hometown experience with a Jackson plumber. After a failed kitchen pipe repair, the plumber charged 10 dollars and 25 cents, then itemized 25 cents for pipes and 10 dollars for knowing how to fix them. The tale ends noting the plumber and the corporation attorneys' expertise justified the charge.
French artist M. Paul Helly enjoys sailing as a pastime and now flies the British flag above an English built yacht headquartered at Southampton. He recently earned 0,000 francs from two etchings after only two afternoons’ work. British artists favor lawn tennis over cricket, golf, or football, as a leisure pursuit.
Weather notes describe damp conditions and stormy forecasts. Mentions cats washing behind ears and dogs scratching the ground near their mounds as observers track likely rain and unsettled skies.
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