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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1909

Page

4

Publication circulation figure for October 1909

William Hazelton reports the Elkhart Truth's bona fide daily circulation for October 1909 as 3 749, excluding sample copies and unsold days. The statement is sworn before Notary Louis Dennert in Elkhart Indiana on November 5.

William Ae ‘Hazelton the Elkhart Ruta Wis WM D. Tazelton Mer State of Indiana Elkhart County Phoy Louis A. ‘Dennert

Truth on sale at local shops in Timmins district

Truth is on sale at the Opera House Bookstore Knevels Bookstore and D Miller's South End Drugstore corner South Main and St Joe Streets.

Timmins’ Opera Knevels D. Miller South End South Main St. Joe Streets

This Date in History November Highlights

November marks key events from 1620 Pilgrims choosing John Carver as governor to 1908 in Australia, and notable births deaths and political milestones across centuries. The list spans America and abroad with figures like Lafayette Denison Atkinson Logan and religious leaders noted in brief entries.

John Carver Marquis de Lafayette Charles Wheeler Denison New Andsn Conn William Y. Atkinson Georgia Washington Territory John A. Logan, Jr Philippines Thomas J. Davis Michigan Detroit Barr Airfield Conn Deakin Australia

Bishop Bratton Turned 47 as Mississippi Bishop

Rt Rev Theodore Du Bose Bratton, Protestant Episcopal bishop of Mississippi, born November 11 1862 in Winnsboro South Carolina. He studied at the University of the South and was ordained in 1888, later serving at St Mary's School Raleigh before becoming Mississippi bishop and residing in Jackson.

Bratten Theodore du Bose Bratton Mississippi Winnsboro South Carolina University of the South Fle Episcopal Church Capers St. Mary's School Raleigh Bishoya Weed Dudley Nelson Beckwith Gailor Johnston Bralon Jackson

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Highlighted

Fragmentary line touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a superior blood remedy. The text mentions Houseworth and a claim of purification and health, but provides no verifiable details or context.

Hollister Rocky Mountain Noething Houseworth

Grain and livestock prices mixed in Chicago markets

Chicago traders reported higher opening for December wheat and corn with oats steady. Cattle and sheep showed mixed activity with lambs slow, hogs fairly active and steady as of November 11.

Chicago

Middlebury Chosen For Next Convention

County Sunday School association closes its session at New Paris with a well attended meeting. Delegates from Elkhart and nearby towns return. officers for the coming year include President We Crage Napanee Vice President Mrs D W Thomas secretary treasurer S Nusbairn Supt of Home Dept Fr Kantg Tekhart Supt of the rea t dept Mrs Walter Bond Speakers included Rev F A Dressel and George Greiner. The next session will be held at Middlebury.

Tolkhart New Paris Craige Nappanee Home Department Fr. Kantg Telkhart Suptae Reat Walter Bond Wikhart F. A. Dressel Grace Lautheran Hhireh George: Greiner First Evangelical Church of Bikehart Middlebury

Gas Company Officials Meet on Plant Improvement

Eighth Gas officials from Grand Rapids Michigan including C B Kelsey and H Brown arrive today with Frank Lynn manager to discuss improvements at the companys focal plant. The visit aims to secure a contract for removing the companys sold buildings and related matter.

Eikhart Gas H. Brown Grand Rapids Mich Ceve Compariv

Luther League to Meet in Goshen

Luther League of the District of Northern Indiana will hold a Goshen gathering November 26 with an afternoon business session and discussion papers. Delegates from Mishawaka South Bend Nappanee Syracuse and other towns will attend the evening session and address.

Tridiana Joshen Wikhart Mishawaka South Bend Nappanee Syracuse

Divorce Filing Cited in Local Court Records

The notice appears to report a divorce filing in a local court, mentioning parties and case action though text is garbled. Readers are advised to check the official docket for full names and dates.

Indiana man heads partners in congress

A truncated OCR fragment notes an Indiana man associated with congressional partners. Details are unclear, but the item frames a political or legislative context involving an Indiana figure and his business or party associates.

Indiana Congress

Tigaki ee eres pee ION: X SESS

I cannot determine a full readable event from the fragment. The note hints at a technical term or code related to ION X SESS but lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to form a proper summary card.

Navy Guns and Tactics Discussed in Interwar Report

The article analyzes naval armament and tactics including gun size muzzle velocity and armor belts. It notes bulkheads to prevent sinking, torpedo range and accuracy, submarines and destroyers in trials at the Charleston Navy Yard, and the push to modernize battleships for the American navy.

United States Amerean Navy Gett Charleston

Abolition of Church Bell Sparks Nostalgic Debate

A essay argues that modern innovations should not abolish the church bell, claiming its removal erodes a cherished community tradition. It recalls springtime country life and the bell's music as a symbol of shared faith and social cohesion.

Grim Ironworker Feats Self Immolation in Boiler Fire

An unidentified worker plunged his arm into boiling liquid and calmly lighted a cigarette at the flames. Later reports say 300 more heads were brought in.

New Wedding Notes From Calcutta and England Record

Fragmentary wedding notice mentions Miss Acworth and a Romney wedding in England with a gown valued at £65. The garbled text references the British Isles, Oss borough, and a dramatic line about a threat or halted shooting amid garden settings.

Calcutta

Cistern Rescue Sparks Alarm in Mysterious Hole

A man descends into a seven foot deep cistern and is hauled out after nearly drowning. Old McGlue questions how the visitor entered the hole seeking a lost dog, noting no water has been in the cistern for two years.

McGlue Sonny

Commissioner Watchorn proposes police station and fines plan

Fragmentary remarks quote Commissioner Robert Watchorn saying immigrants were a force and proposing a local police station. He claims to oversee arrests and fines, with a note about a “Sir Boris” figure and initiating police action.

Boris

Suburbia Echoes with School Walk Toffee Talk

Fragmentary street chat captures a child’s tears and a carless commute tone as a local resident remarks on a student’s walk to school amid a mood of hesitations and whispers in a fashionable neighborhood.

Amy Puck

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