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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1909

Page

10

Extravagance Criticized in County Farm Oversight Report

Superior Court grand jury cites extravagance at the county poor farm and warns no salary for the asylum matron until changes stop. Board of county commissioners defend inspections, while circuit court grand jury at Goshen may issue differing recommendations.

Superior Court Grand Jury Board of County Commissioners Court Grand; Jury Goshen Superior Court -Grand Jury VanFleet Tys Circuit Court Grand Jury van Freet Dikhax Superior Djuries Rand Chang

Bathrick to Sell Rare Instruments After Prolonged Care

Bathrick plans sale of two violins with rich pedigrees. One is a Neuner Geige manufactured in Mittenwald around 1810, labeled Mataing Neuner Giegenmacher and dated 1810. The other is a Stradivarius‑like instrument. both have stayed in Bathrick's family for generations and will be auctioned due to age and inability to maintain performance.

Mataing Neuner Giegenmacher Mittenwald Bathrick New York Itvisy

Grand jury session in Goshen with indictments likely in liquor cases

The circuit court grand jury remains in session at Goshen and is expected to return several indictments for alleged liquor law violations. The petit jury reported this forenoon and heard a case brought by Amy M. Holderman against John Hayes estate, resulting in a verdict of 1199 in favor of the plaintiff before adjourning until tomorrow morning.

Goshen Amy Holderman John Hayes Reginlat Va el Wass Tove Circuit ‘Court Wishart

Court Allows Fee Promised Tarbell in Suit Over Furniture Stock

In Elkhart County court a judgment for 40 dollars was entered against George Hughes of South Bend. The action arose from a promise to pay if Hughes withdrew from a corporation formed to buy the Boyle Deffler furniture stock, with Tarbell as a named original stockholder and others involved in the case.

J. W Tarbell George “Hughes South Bend Iin Aif Boyle Deffler ROK Edgar Kelsey Wwe Tarbell Teagans Kes Hughes

Indictments Reported in Elkhart Fire Rumor Audit Inquiries

The Elkhart county grand jury weighs rumors of arson in a recent store fire and examines indictments. Lee Weaver of lk- Jiart faces charges of mistreating his stepdaughter Mable Hayes, with Weaver jailed in Goshen. Thomas Parish of Goshen, once in Misawaka, also indicted.

Sue Lee Weaver Lk- Jiart Anid Mable Hayes Weaver Elsie Hayés Goshen Thomas Misawaka Issalse

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Fragmented opinion text from Cincinnati Times-Star references mercy and law as guiding living acts, with unclear phrases about seasons and decoration. The excerpt hints at moral judgment and divine living, but lacks coherent factual content.

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Bee Cuckoo Guides Honey Finding Bird's Nest Venture

A tale describes a wise bee cuckoo in Africa that aids itself by stealing honey. Native people coax the bird with a whistle while humans dig out bees' nests to share honey, sparing the bird from harm and keeping travelers from shooting.

Africa

Unclear Fragmentary Nature Tale Incomplete Phrases

Fragmentary OCR reads like a mythic scene where a female figure seeks harmony between sky and earth. Disjointed lines mention an otter, bread, spring, and a war of strife, but missing context prevents reconstruction of event, characters, or outcome.

Liquor Law Violations Highlight Goshen Saloon Traffic

A Goshen letter to Judge Dodge claims two local saloons carried on large Sunday business with 75 patrons at one site. The note, typed and businesslike, questions fear of the law and urges grand jury action while noting ongoing circuit court investigations into attorney conduct.

Goshen Aghieb Dodge

Camp Bailey in On EU Hats Yield Welsh Role

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Camp Bailey and EU hats with reference to Welsh involvement. Readable names and context are limited, but key terms imply a report on a camp or event linked to Wales and European topics.

Camp Baig

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Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled line ending with 25 and unclear names. The readable bits offer no coherent event, people, or places to anchor a factual summary.

Townships Divided Over Subsidy Decision

Lake township debated funding options yesterday with leaders split on giving one fourth of seven percent of benefits toward a proposed project. The outcome hinges on whether the subsidy will advance the anticipated construction and improve local prospects.

Clarence Pancost Nominated for Third Ward Council Seat

Clarence Pancost has accepted the Democratic nomination for the Third ward common council seat. He replaces Geo Doll who declined. Pancost resides in the Eighth precinct and is deemed well qualified for the council.

Cost. Milling” ‘Company Geo. Doll Pancost Common Council

Box Car Transient Falls Ill on Train in City Jail Visit

A penniless transient, Baker, about 24, arrived from Canada and, with a companion, went to the city jail for lodging and medical aid. He appeared to suffer an internal hemorrhage and is under a physician’s care.

Baker United, ‘States Canada

Crane Resigns as Minister to China

Washington reports the state department announced the resignation of Charles Be Crane from the post of minister to China on October 12. The terse notice confirms the ending of Crane's tenure and signals a leadership change for U S diplomatic missions in China.

Crane BIS Chinese Post Washington State Department Today Charles Be Crane Chua

Accident while hunting injures Milton Weyrick at Bear Lake

Miss Ba Weyrick was notified yesterday that her son Milton Weyrick had an accident while hunting at Bear Lake. He was shot in the foot by a charge from a shotgun, injuring the ball of the foot and breaking a toe.

Ba Weyrick Milton Weyrick Bear ~ Lake

W T Harris Addresses Business Men Across Cities

W T Harris speaks to engineers and professionals in Chicago Toledo and Mishawaka. He discusses iron and water projects and the importance of canal progress between cities.

W.T. Harris Sylias Petiveen Chicago Toledo Mishawaka

OAR Tag Board Sets Semis Schedule

A compact rundown shows OAR tag board advancing to the semifinals with key matchups and locations set for the next round. Teams listed include primary contenders and venues indicating where the semis will be played.

Cornerstone Laid for First Presbyterian Church 1840 1909 Edifice

The Elkhart community marks the cornerstone ceremony of the new First Presbyterian Church on Second Street. Clergy Rev Asher He Brand and Rev Richard SpetNagle lead prayers and hymns. Rev W VarNuys and Rev D Tullis give remarks. Sealed in the stone are church history, local boards, and charter copies, reflecting 1871 to present.

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