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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
7
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Big Four time table shows trains 33 34 41 and 42 with parlor cars running through to Indianapolis. Trains 41 and 42 the Winona Flyer connect at Indianapolis for Cincinnati Terre Haute and St Louis. Train 33 runs through to Louisville and connects at Greensburg for Cincinnati. G A Henry agent northbound.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern announces after June 18 1905 East and West bound schedules for Elk Hart trains. Express and limited services depart at 345 am 440 am 515 am and later with several others including an Elk and Chicago connection and a Boston and Chicago departure. Daily operations with Sunday exceptions noted. Daly Smith Gotwalt ticket agents listed.
Homeseekers Excursions via Chicago Great Western Railway offer greatly reduced round trip rates to Arizona Arkansas Asein Hoa British Columbia Canadian Northwest Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Manitoba Mexico Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North and South Dakota Oregon Texas Washington and Wyoming Tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month For further information apply to F R Most 7 P A 115 Adams Street Chicago Til d&w dec 18
Lake Shore Railway offers a popular low rate excursion to Chicago on October 21. Tickets are $1.50 round trip with early and late trains from Elkhart at 4:00 p.m. and 8:10 a.m. Return validity until October 23. Inclusive fare listed as 79.12 14 17 19.
London reports the death of Sir Henry Irving at Bradford after syncope during a performance of Becket. The renowned actor collapsed after returning to his hotel, with Bram Stoker among those present. He had been touring provinces, advocating municipal theatres and the extension of dramatic influence.
In St. Petersburg on October 14 diplomats indicate Russia cannot advance and Britain must propose any talks on central Asia. No definite official overtures have been resolved or announced, though earnest consideration of British proposals is possible.
Detroit engineer George Y. Wisner told the Detroit Engineering Society that within twenty years thousands of Imperial valley settlers will be displaced as the Colorado River floods the area. He warned poor diversion engineering has shifted the river, creating an inland sea that will vanquish a million acres below sea level.
Chiquita the Chihuahua, weighing 23 ounces at 2.5 years, travels to New York in her master's coat pocket and hat at night. The tiny watchdog is one of the last of her breed and is registered with the American Kennel Club of New York. Owner Hamilton Rayner of El Paso notes her burglar alarm skill and ornamental charm.
Miss Louisa Butler of Chicago sustained consciousness during surgery at Blue Island hospital before daybreak and sang Abide with Me as she died. The tragedy followed her skirt becoming entangled with a Rock Island train step, throwing her under the wheels and crushing her.
The largest hydraulic fill in the world is under construction on the Alamosa River about twenty miles west of Monte Vista Colorado. When finished it will create a reservoir irrigating nearly 50 000 acres of land.
Homeseekers offered low one way fares to Southwest points with trips via St Louis or Cairo on the Cotton Belt Route. Dates listed for cheap rates include Oct 3 and 17, Nov 7 and 21, Dec 5 and 19. Prospective travelers urged to study maps and ticket costs and to visit the region to view crops and find homes. L O Schaefer and HW Labeaume are cited as agents in Cincinnati and St Louis respectively.
Advertises a dyspepsia remedy claiming rapid and permanent cure. States it regulates and tones the stomach and is labeled as a cure for digestive troubles.
E. D. Miner on South Main and St. Joe streets hawks Hindipo the Kidney Nerve Tonic with a positive guarantee. The ad claims no cost if it does not benefit, offering refunds and urging townsfolk to try it today.
Japan accelerates naval program with five battleships totaling over 88 000 tons. Two new battleships contracted in England will be about 19 000 tons each. Additionally Japan plans two armored cruisers of 13 500 tons displacement each.
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as positive for digestion and overall cleansing. It markets Tea or Tablets at 35 cents and credits Houseworth Bros. as the makers.
An endorsement card from Houseworth Bros states Foley's Honey and Tar is safe for colds coughs and influenza. It claims fast cough relief lung healing and prevention of pneumonia and consumption with no opiates and a genuine yellow package.
Readable fragment warns a lingering cold may lead to serious lung disease and urges using Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy before further danger.
Charles H. Hilbert announces he will apply at the Elkhart County Commissioners meeting in Goshen on the first Monday in November 1905 for a license to sell spiritous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart with on premise consumption in a specified three story brick building on Main Street Elkhart. The room described fronts Main Street and is 50 feet long and 19 feet wide with a 33 by 19 foot area. Charlie H. Hilbert.
Albert Northrop of Concord Township Elkhart County Indiana applies to the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirits wine and malt and other intoxicating beverages in quantities less than a quart with on premises consumption. The premises described sit on a three story brick building facing South Main Street Elkhart. The request notes the property boundaries and dimensions and the room measures 20 feet 7.5 inches by 42 feet. The notice is directed to residents of Elkhart City Concorde Township and Fourth Ward to appear at the November meeting.
Advertises reduced round trip fares on specific dates to Southwest destinations via St. Louis or Cairo and the Cotton Belt Route. Promises affordable travel times and urges readers to request maps and literature for travel through Southwest Missouri Arkansas Northwest Louisiana Texas. Contacts O Schaefer and W Labeaume as agents.
Between Chicago and Omaha Salt Lake City and Los Angeles these cars run daily year round via several railroads. The line offers 16 section wide vestibuled Pullman Tourist Sleeping cars of the latest pattern and first class service. Connections en route to Portland. Inquiries to W. G. Neimyer G A 120 Jackson Boulevard Chicago ml.
Charles C. Johnson applies to the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors less than 2 quarts at a time for consumption on the premises described as a first story front room over property on South Main street in Elkhart. The building fronts a public highway and has two large glass windows and a glass door toward the street. Johnson states he is a resident of Concord township for over a year and over 21 years old.
Brights Disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy inflammation of bladder bad blood and nervous troubles due to sick kidneys. E D Miller a local druggist recommends Hindipo guaranteed to cure all forms. Mail order prepaid for 50 cents. Six boxes 2 50 with guarantee.
An advertisement for the Imperial lists shampoo options including egg and medicinal varieties with services such as soft water, vibration or electric massage. It specifies Monger block rooms 409 to 412 and provides a home phone number 990.
A Chicago firm promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a top cough remedy and warns against imitations in a yellow package. The notice also advertises Elliston and West Side lots for sale with small payments and easy terms by Puterbaugh & Co.
Local ads promote piano tuning by Conley & Son and Georg N Schaff with contact numbers. Also an inexpensive Lake Shore excursion to Chicago on Oct 21 is advertised, plus Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Houseworth Bros offerings.
Peter Fry of Woodruff, Pa reports a two year battle with illness and failing doctors. After trying Foley's Kidney Cure on a friend's recommendation and taking three bottles his health improved until he was entirely well.
Local ad lists Wells and Cisterns and a contact at Garcia's Ty Shop with Moore a Gon connection noted by the phone line 246.
Elusive ad copy touts 12¢ Haskins Canadian Twisters and urges keeping Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil in the house for safety against sudden accidents.
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