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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1909

Page

5

Divorce Actions On Elkhart Docket Grow Ahead of Term

At the upcoming Elkhart Indiana superior court term 53 divorce actions are listed on the docket along with two annulment suits three support suits and one fraudulent marriage action. Fannie R Renner sues Charles Renner alleging cruelty filed by Deahl Deshl Goshen lawyers. Stella J Eminger sues Harry J Eminger alleging abandonment filed by Conley Eminger firm.

Elkhart Fannie R. Renner TE Short Charles Rennner Sige Isong William Arthur Renner Vu. MM. Conley Harry J. Eminger Deahl & Deshl Goshen Elkhart Superior Court Stella J. Eminger

Young Girl Murdered in Cairo Amid Outrage

In Cairo Illinois on November 9 Annie Pelley a young dry goods clerk was murdered. Her body was found by children at play with clothes torn and she had been gagged and choked to death. Rainfall during the night hid the event and relatives react with intense shock.

Cairo Annie Pelley

Captain Takes a Bride at Goshen

Captain Charles O Fuller of the Salvation Army based in Muncie was married in Goshen to Miss Mae Imme of Bikart. Justice Whistler of Goshen officiated at the ceremony held Saturday. Asphalt plant is noted in the report.

Charles Fuller Salvalion

Portable asphalt plant back in operation after week of repairs

A paving plant on High and Franklin Streets was placed back in use this afternoon after an extensive week of repairs. The machine faced breakdowns but is now running again to resume paving work.

Panlt Dutieult Franklin Streets

Trolley Cars to Give State Service Limited

At a Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana rail directors meeting in South Bend last week a plan to connect the Northern Indiana road with the Indiana Union Traction via Peru was proposed. Through service will run jointly by Chicago South Bend Northern Indiana, Winona Interurban, and Indiana Union Traction, Elkhart and Goshen, in four and a half hours, faster than any steam railroad between the cities. Through service awaits Winona line extension to connect with Indiana Union, after which installation will proceed without delay.

Chicago, South Bend Northern Indiana Road South Indiana Indiana Union, Traction Compar Peru Chicago Bend & Northern _Indiana Elkhart and Goshen Winona ‘Interurban Tndiana Union Traction Company Winona Indiana Union

Elkhartans Named to Diocesan Boards at Annual Council

Leaders from Elkhart join statewide clergy on key diocesan committees amid the Episcopal diocese council held in Howe Indiana. Bishop John Warren White’s salary was set between 3000 and 4000 dollars annually as Rev C S Champlin and Earl of Elkhart were elected delegates and standing committee members for the coming year.

Episcopal Diocese John Waren Howe Tnd E. Iw. Averill Fort Wayne Cy 'S Schofield Delphi Champlin Elkhart C. A‘ Smith Hammond J. H. McKenzie C. S. Champlin

Supreme Court Opinion Expected On County Option Law

Indianapolis speculates the Supreme Court will soon issue its opinion on the county option law. Debate centers on constitutional questions whether the measure is unconstitutional or valid, with leading Indianapolis bar members evenly split on the likely ruling and timing.

Indianapolis Supreme Court Supreme. Court Bar

Horse Hangs Self in Barn by Strap Near City

A horse on a south city route, operated by Wd. Sawyer, reportedly hanged itself by a strap in a barn. Local authorities note the incident occurred on the farm and investigation is pending.

Wd. Sawyer South Fe Aries

Dody See Buk yeti Sey aie cinference.

The fragmentary OCR mentions an event or meeting with unclear names and a reference to a conference. Readable facts are sparse and no clear individuals or organizations are established. The item remains ambiguous and cannot be fully reconstructed from the provided text.

City Commission Meeting Minutes Reported

Vague fragment references city commissioners and a city meeting. Readers see mention of officials and a formal session but details are unreadable.

Paroled burglar Joyce terrorizes Elkhart hotel

Joyce sought revenge on proprietor Sherman at the South Main hotel in Elkhart. He forced entry through the roof, fought Sherman in pajamas, fled down stairs, leaving his shoes and hat atop the building. Police were alerted as officers heard noises at the Unger Brothers area and pursued the intruder.

Siiliard George Es Sherman Bs Joyce Eikhart Joyce Sherman Elkhart Tim Mr. Sherman Aft Jaycee Dwight Leap Dmiene

Indiana Tax Laws Indexed for State Use

The state issues a fully indexed volume of tax laws compiled by Burt New with Millarad F. Cox assisting. A similar volume on fee and salary laws is in the hands of the state printer and a township taxing and reimbursing laws volume will follow for township officers.

Indiana Burt New Millarad F. Cox

Rough Box Prisoner Gets Worst of Prank

Employees at the Lake Shore freight house heard a groan from an empty rough box used as a prank. Night foreman Harry Prough noted the box and crawled in to replace the cover. Albert Feaman attempted to move the box and heard a groan, causing the whole freight crew to flee. The box was finally opened after ten to fifteen minutes, revealing the frightened man inside. KLINGER LAKUMMER SCHEDULE IS CANCELLED.

Weing Harry ‘Prough Albert Feaman Hox Klinger Ummer

Lake Water Discontinued Until Further Notices

Fragmentary notice indicates water at Lake Shore will be discontinued until further patronage notices. Local authorities have not provided a firm reopening date.

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Fragmented OCR Notice Teases Local Public Event

Readable fragments hint at a public notice involving a local event or action. Names and exact details are unclear, but the piece mentions a city or organization and a scheduled occurrence that requires public attention. Further context is not available in the legible text.

Seeps Plac on al Banner It Ser ae at Tals Arr

Fragmentary OCR text mentions seeking placement on a banner and a person in Arizona. Details are unclear and names/places are garbled. The readable items suggest a local notices style about banners or notices but lack concrete entities or actions.

Ambiguous Names Read Across Churches In Record

Fragmentary OCR list mentions individuals tied to Grace Lutheran Trinity church and Sunday School including Miss Della, Miss Esther Brandt, Mrs Yost, Mrs Braden, Blanche, Mrs Ira Church, Mrs William Schult, and others, indicating a church social or membership record.

Old Pythian souvenir recalls Elkhart social days

P K Clark exhibits reminiscences of Elkhart lodge No 1 Knights of Pythias second annual social and promenade held December 19 1879 in Assembly Room at McNaushians with Willsey full quadrille, supper at Clifton's house, and a committee listing prominent Pythians from South Bend Goshen Warsaw Elkhart. He also has a pocket watch issued for the first Pythian social by the local lodge.

Othe Clifton South Bend Goshen Warsaw Elkhart Clark Iocal Lodge

New Sky Pieces for City's Bluecoat Force

Hats and uniform overcoats for sixteen police department members arrived by express and will be issued rapidly by Patterson Brothers tailors with distribution planned at the same time.

Patterson Brothers

Elkhart Adolph Mease Seeks Retail Liquor License

An Elkhart man named Adolph Mease advertises his application for a retail liquor license amid anticipated repeal of the county option law. The notice signals changes in local alcohol regulations and the applicant’s intent to operate once allowed.

Goshen Men Named to Three Marshals

The fragment notes Goshen appoints three marshals connected to the G. Vesey vicinity. Additional readable text mentions a carpenter and backing figures tied to local service roles, though details are limited.

Potato growth noted at Osceola with mixed weights

OCR fragments show a list of individuals and weights of potatoes and other rural route deliveries around Elkhart and Bristol, with multiple entries for Elkhart and surrounding areas. A peculiar three potato growth with the appearance of three potatoes grown together is described.

Carlton Middlebury Satham ‘Wagoner Vandalia Mich Jacob Wehr Goshen A.M. Long Hawardsburg Long Cora ‘Gayman Elkhart Turner Arthur Spahr Lewis Swinehart Elsie “Thornton Thornton Elishart Gardner Bristol Lucius’ Auer Osceola

Fragmentary note hints at medical conferences and regions

A garbled excerpt mentions disease and recognition of medical topics in the south with references to national importance. It suggests discussions at medical conferences and notable figures, though the text remains unclear and fragmentary.

Ford Atlee

City Officials Take Oath of Office

Councilmen elect H O Hartman Crone B G Hazelton and third ward representative took the oath before City Clerk Thomas Wilkinson yesterday to assume duties. The ceremony formalizes their status as elected city officials following Tuesday’s vote.

O. Hartman Crone W. S. Hazelton Third Ward Thomas Wilkinson

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