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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

3

Grand jury names and divorce filings reported

A grand jury list names men from Concord to Benton including Chamberlain Manchester Brown and Kyler. Two divorce suits are filed along with one note suit and a probate request. Ila Moore sues for divorce from Bria J Moore alleging cruelty intoxication threats with an open razor. Austin W Clark seeks a writ of dissmayment from Letta M Clark after 1883 marriage and 1904 desertion. they have four sons.

Grand Jury Petit Drawan He Chamberlain Concord Machtehieg Phomas Manchester Cleveland Jas Violet Elkhart Clinton Charles. Carr Jacksony W. B. Kyler Benton Abner Holdenman Olive Township Canon Harrison Jonas Christopher Andrew J. Menges Washington Herman Bringhoff Locke Melville Sanford Clevelands Benjamin Blue Coleman Osolo Noah Ott Jackson Jacob Zollinger Samuel J. Pawling Osclo Myromw' M. Habaugh Union New Ila Moore L. D. Hall Austin W. Clark Letta M. Clark

Willowdale Considers New School Building Next Spring

Citizens of Willowdale win room for a north side school as the Elithart area moves toward a spring construction plan. A six member committee led by Solomon Thornton I S Pippenger and W B Spaid pressed the school board today for better facilities with locations and costs under study.

Willowdale Elithart Solomon Thornton I. S. Pippenger W. B. Spaid Weston Weston School Wiltondale

George W Ellis II Freed from Prison

George W Ellis II, former county superintendent, has been discharged from prison and is now in South Bend.

George W. Ellis II George W. Ellis South Bend

Improved Business Lifts Merchants Amid Election Calm

Shoppers and salesmen filled stores last evening as improved business drew comment in every quarter. The usual stagnation caused by the presidential election has faded, and trade is rapidly returning to normal proportions.

Ministers defer option election in Goshen meeting

The ministerial association met yesterday to note the county option law has not been published and thus not yet in effect. They decided to defer action until the law becomes operative.

Ihe Goshen Srefer

Goshen Democrats Cash In Many Bets

Local political notice notes Goshen Democrats tally votes and plan strategy after a busy election period. Details on candidates and outcomes are fragmentary but indicate ongoing organizing and fundraising efforts in Goshen.

Goshen Democrats

Home Canning Tips From A Schoolbook Era Column

Practical instructions on preserving corn tomatoes beets and berries with boiling times safe canning steps and notes on preservatives borax and boric acid. Emphasizes clean materials proper sealing sterilization and storage guidance.

New Jericho Road Aims Toward Dead Sea Link

The article notes plans for a new carriage road from Jericho to the Dead Sea to be completed within a year. It highlights Beersheba’s small but growing significance and the possibility of sending telegrams on customary terms to Beer Sheba as part of expanding connectivity.

Palestine Jericho Dead Sea Beer Sheba Beersheba

Prowess of Americans Told in Alpine Tale

A New Yorker recounts a globe trotter story from a Switzerland trip with Americans and Englishmen. An Englishman narrates a tale of a fish curling at a precipice and Auguste quips that he never tells it to Americans because they can tell lies themselves.

Switzerland St. Gothard Pass Auguste New Yorker

Watermelon Face Beauty Trend Sparks Sun Care Talk

Reading from a 1920s tone, experts advise rubbing watermelon rind juice on the face neck and arms after sun or wind exposure while highlight ingestion of melons. A maid may use the fruit for complexion and pleasing callers, and tomato juice is suggested for sun blisters. Another doctor suggests fruit juices as a morning drink instead of salts or hot water.

Diamond Discovery and US Geologic Belief

The United States Geological Survey is convinced a diamond mine exists in the United States. Historical notes cite 1903 diamonds valued at $50 and 1900 output at $100 with prior years at $150, while recent years show no native finds and the US imports diamonds worth millions.

United ‘States United States Geological Survey United States

Homemaking Guide For Cleaning And Refreshing Fabrics And Surfaces

Practical tips cover removing verdigris from metal by rubbing, vinegar and ammonia use, drying fabrics, and dampness prevention. Advice includes treating lace, draperies, curtains, and coverings with shells and naphtha varnish, plus methods for drying, washing, and mold or mildew removal.

Asbaliy

Death notices and funeral plans for local residents

The notice lists relatives of William Shaver of Cassop obli and Barbara C Baumgartner of Toledo. It notes Shaver’s residence history and surviving siblings and half-siblings and schedules his funeral at the Shaver residence with internment at Grace Lawn cemetery. Baumgartner’s death follows a hospital shock from an operation, age 65, with three sons William HH Baumgartner Albert J Baumgartner and Rearden A Baumgartner. Funeral at 507 Middlebury Street tomorrow at 2 30 pm with Rev J W Breish officiating.

Charles Shaver Cassopobi Mich Tavor Lewis’ Clark Henry Wall Hela Presbyterian Graces Lawn Baumgartner Barbara Toledo William HH. Baumgartner Albert J.baumgartner Rearden A. Baumgartner Middlebury Street J. W. Bteish

Demske Widow Dies in City at 4:50 PM Saturday

Mrs Ernestine Demske widow of Max Demske of 915 South Tenth street died Saturday afternoon at 4 50 o clock She was born May 11 1855 in Germany maiden name Ernestine Rick Survived by son Max two sisters Augusta Martin and Caroline Mussih and two brothers and two sisters in Germany Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o clock at St John Evangelical Lutheran church corner Prairie and Eden streets Rev Fred Hwald officiating Friends meet at the house at 1730 clock Interment at Grace Lawn cemetery

Rice Dishes for Hot Weather Healthful Grain Use

A historical note advises American housewives to rely on rice during hot weather. It suggests preparing rice like in hot country cooking, using water saved from rinsing for soups or stocks, and outlines methods for steaming, boiling, or baking.

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Dies Very Suddenly Former Millersburg Resident Oliver Wright

Oliver Wright formerly of Millersburg died suddenly in Syracuse yesterday while visiting his daughter Mrs. B E Strickby. He was about 57 and resided in Millersburg for many years before moving to Syracuse. A niece, Mrs. Ray Yoder, lives on Eden Street in this city.

Oliver Wright Millersburg Syracuse Wright Stricby Ray Yoder Eden Street

Mrs Edna Cordelia Banker Dies in Bristol

Mrs Edna Cordelia Banker died in Bristol last night from complications of diseases. She was 20. Funeral services will be at Episcopal church in Bristol with Streeter officiating.

Bristol Episcopal

Electric car crash near Lake Erie station leaves motorman dead

In a rear collision between an electric traction car and a Lake Erie passenger train near the city, the motorman Wilson was crushed and died after being carried to Holy Family hospital. Conductor Lehrman reported no lights or brakeman on the rear of the passenger train.

Chicago Amd - Avhen Erie Lehrman Lake Erie Down Tower Darkiess Mmotormal Masa Wilson Flo

Fanatic Arrested in Goshen Disturbance

James Corcoran, described as a wild fanatic, was arrested in Goshen after attempting to deliver an anti Catholic ovation at a downtown street corner. Officers Berth and Eliott detained him, he resisted in jail, and He was arraigned before Justices Whister and received bail. Corcoran claims Union, Michigan as his home.

James Corcoran Berth Eliott Avorst Zieze Corcoran Ihaims' Union Mich

Officials To Take Office As Terms Begin

Fragmented text indicates names William P Kraut Edward A Mocral and Fisher as officials to take office. References suggest terms of three years and a future start date around 1917 or 1919 with unclear county commission context.

Elkhiart Honk Eadward App Fisher Europe

Obituary of Mrs Lipschitz with long immigration history

Mrs Lipschitz of Goshen and Elkhart died after a long life spanning Poland Russia and France. Born Sarah Olschowski seventy five years ago in Poland she married Mr Lipschitz in Russia and lived in Pestig France before moving to this country thirty four years ago. She leaves her husband Cuyper Lipschitz four daughters eleven grandchildren and a sister in Chicago. Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock with Rabbi Winstin of Goshen officiating and interment in the Goshen Israeli cemetery by interurban car. Friends may view the remains at the house tomorrow before the hour of the funeral.

Elkhart Goshen

Miller to Resume Practice of Law In Goshen

Report from Goshen notes the Democratic meeting as candidates Barnhart for Congress and Marshall for Governor were backed with substantial money. Observers claim several thousand dollars changed hands in the process.

Goshen Barnhart Congress Marshall

Runaway Girl Alma Rosenberry Captured Near Lake Shore Trails

Alma Rosenberry, 15, was arrested Saturday afternoon at 4:30 near Lake Shore trails No. 28 by Sergeant Whitsman after running away from her home in Cleveland. Her father, Mr. Rosenberry, retrieved her and they returned home on an early Sunday train.

Alma Rosenberry Lake Shore Trails Whitsman Hiane Cleveland Rosenberry

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