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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1909

Page

7

Kimbark factory plant readies for Brunswick collaboration

A Chicago factory at Kimbark near River de is being prepared for occupancy by Brunswick Batke Collénder. New machinery has arrived and is installed while boilers and shafting pass tests. A large carpentry crew repairs floors and remodels the building. The foreman expects the plant to operate by late December.

Kimbark River de Brunswick-Batke Collénder Chicago-factory Andi Chicago Millcauvery

Corset Demonstrations Draw Women to Sykes Store

Mrs. A G Butt of St Louis previews Sykes Special corsets with a diving model attracting attention. A lecture and fitting event drew attendees yesterday afternoon. Mrs Butt stays in the city through Saturday offering order options and samples of imported fabrics and patterns.

Sykes’ Store A. G. Butt St. Louis Sykes

Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in Three Days

Morton L Thil of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammation in every muscle and joint, bedridden six weeks after eight doctors failed. She used Dr Detchun’s Relief for Rheumatism and walked in three days, claiming it saved her life. Sold by Houseworth Bros and I P Bonta Co druggists.

Morton L. Thil Lebanon Ind Dr. Detchun Houseworth Bros Bonta & Co

Farmlands For Sale Or Exchange By D M Best

List of multiple farm properties offered by D M Best at 115 Lexington Ave with varying sizes from 7 to 80 acres. Locations include near Elkharton, Oakland Avenue road, Michigan state line, and distances ranging from half a mile to seven miles from the city. Prices span from 450 to 4500 dollars.

D. M. Best Lexington Ave City Elkharton Valley Line Elkharton Oakland Avenue Road Michigan Elkhart Oakland

Arrests and deaths in Warsaw region report

Arrests were announced in Warsaw over recent months as a hypnotist exhibition at the opera house left one subject, David Smith aged about 70, with injuries. Smith died at his Claypool home, while Longcliff hospital in Logansport faced crowding with patients refused admission. Harry Tribolét of Bluffton died by suicide from chloroform, and the Decatur Eye Case plant was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon.

Warsaw David Smith Claypool Decatur Eye Case Company

Burglary, intoxication cases reported in Elkhart area

The report notes a burglary in progress and a public intoxication arrest tied to Elkhart and nearby cities. It mentions a Buffalo man Bates detained after sleeping in the city jail and being ordered out. Also retells Nappanee history from swamp to cultivated farmland through 1872 Chicago fire era.

Drivin Daeselisers Indiana Elhart William Bates Buffalo Elkhart David Nickler Nappanee Chicago

City in Brief Reconstruction on Jackson Street Bridge

Work resumed this morning on the Jackson street bridge to clear debris from recent construction. Debris removal is expected to take about two days, after which steel placement will begin. The project is slated for completion within six weeks. The Board of Public Works approved sidewalk contracts on Cleveland avenue and Bower street. Crosswalks on Thomas street, gutter cleaning on Eighth street, grading on Mason street, sand removal from Pearl street, alley fill between Mason and Pearl, and repairs to the fountain on South Main near Prairie were ordered.

Jackson Street Anr Board of Public Works Cleveland- Avenue Prairie Street South Sixth Street Bower Street Plum Street Vine Street Thomas Street Eighth Street Mason Street Pearl Street Mason and South Main Street

Child's fur left at office prompts owner search

A fragment mentions a child’s fur left at an unspecified office as the owner is being sought. The note provides minimal context and no clear identifiers or location.

River side home listed as good investment by agent

Real estate ad promotes a $1,000 purchase of a home on Riverside with Andrew S. Lamb at 123 West Lexington Ave as a solid investment.

Riverside West Lexington Ave

Inquire of Co. TH Leonard for North Second flat rent

A fragmented rental notice advertises a modern flat at 314 North Second Street with contact by Leonard at 312 North Second Street. The page also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for skin, burns, and sores, claiming cures and listing a 25 cent price at Houseworth Bros.

Jessy Scare Fifth Street Second Street Leonard M. L.bingham Princeville Houseworth Bros

Odd Fellows Penny Supper Cancelled at Nall Hall

Notice announces no penny supper will be served at I. O. O. F. hall on Friday night for Odd Fellows Rebekahs and their families and friends beginning at 6 pm.

Rebekahs

Searles Sues for Divorce in Waterloo Court

Verna Searles sues Thomas Searles, a Waterloo baseball player, for desertion. The case was filed yesterday in the superior court by Attorney Robert Proctor. The couple married February 13, 1907 and separated April 7, 1909.

Verna Searles Thomas Searles Waterloo Iowa Robert Proctor

Smoke Drives City Dwellers Inside After Evening Gusts

Last evening at eight the atmosphere forced smoke from chimneys to the ground. The resulting haze in the business district caused many passersby to seek shelter indoors.

Coors

Abe Martin Quips About Workman's Saving and Food

The Abe Martin columnist jokes about how a skilled worker could save enough in eight months to buy food. He notes over time some nutritious articles remain within reach and implies a simple, thrift minded view of daily labor and consumption.

Abe Martin

River Avenue Crushed Stone Paving Underway

Crushed stone has been laid on River Avenue for about two blocks north of Lexington Avenue. The thoroughfare is being improved and work is rushed in favorable weather. Minor delays due to late stone deliveries.

River Avenue Lexington Avenue

Kappes Downtimes with Farewell Cornet at Royal Moviliz

Charles B. Kappes last evening rendered Goodbye a cornet solo at the Royal Moviliz picture theatre. The program of last evening was unusually good. Frank Laidlaw of Clark street is this week placing a roof on the hospital at Mishawaka.

Charles B. Kappes Royal Moviliz Frank Laidlaw Clark Street Mishawaka

For Sale: 40 Acre Farm and City Property in One Lot

For sale multiple properties near the city: a 40 acre farm 114 miles from town with fair buildings and ample lumber, priced at 2600 with possible exchange for city property. a brick residence on North Main at 6000 with over 10 percent return. a 7 acre truck farm with five room house near town for 1000. Owner seeks manufacturing business, all must sell by October 1. CHAMBERLAIN HAYNES TEED, across from St Joe Valley Bank.

Main ‘Street Chamberlain, Haynes & Teed St. Joe

Filkwart Water Co Ad Promises Pure Water for Homes and Industry

The Filkwart Water Co advertises pure water for domestic and factory uses. Office opens on Saturdays and Monday nights for service and inquiries.

Filkwart Water Co

Andrews Asphalt Plant Opens at East Foot of High Street

The Andrews Asphalt company place of operation was started this morning at the east foot of High street. Will J Stamp has purchased a fine driving horse from Dick Walters.

Andrews’ Asphalt’ Company High Street Will J. Stamp Hag Dick Walters

Foley's Honey and Tar Cited to Cure Child's Cold

A Norwegian Michigan merchant cites Foley's Honey and Tar as curing his boy’s severe cold and cough after doctors and a neighbor gave up. The ad claims the remedy is safe and certain, with dealers listed. Also promoted are Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets at 25 cents per box via local merchant E. Milley.

Louis Boon Norway Mich Foley

Farms for Sale Pee 3ts At Ass 6 Evisection

Fragmented listing notes farms for sale with cryptic pricing and location hints. Details are unreadable but indicate multiple parcels and a need to contact an assignee or agent for lowest price options.

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Warsaw K. of P Longcliff Logansport Harry Tribolét Bluffton Gee Sc Nt Pital South Bend Willy Ibarn North Fifth St. ‘L Nan Antec Carlyle James Dodge W. Beardsley Avenue D. W. Stamp Monger Lildy Eekelman Third Street Main ‘St North -Third St Postofice Bristol Winder Warren’s Franklin Street Pearl Andrew Lamb Weat Culp Pat. O'Brien Insbury Archsas Pass Golden Gate of Texas J. C. Brown Marion Steel Edward of. Campbell Pears Wilkhbart Star Supply Co Bell N.H. Brown Pittsfield Arbrke Willard Streets St. Toe Street J. O- Davis Bastikharti Mick Feattier Sai B. Short Marion Lkherl, Lud William Gabel State Street J. F. Werner H. D. Markel Spohr Elliston, Addition Malcolm Pounder Monger E. Ay. Hagenbaugh Curtis ‘Block Plone Lexngton Ave H. Luella Hukill Harrison Se G. E. Harter Franklin Second Sts B. F. Kuen, M.D Business College the’ Daily Truth E. Hill Turnock Clark Eelichurt Dr. Fishers Miton Ourth Street Harrison Street Rod Harrison Hort Flat D. Ss Main Kenwood Jones, Mich H. C. Reed S. C. Barwick Jefferson Ste Bell Phone Chas. W. Haywood Monger Block Isabel Garvin Jfome E. Lexington AMS Burnham Ceocaine Main Street James A. Work Meee Division St C. D. Goodrich Tayes Marion Street DR. P. Turner North Main Street Lkhart W. H. Nelson Wilbur Vemplin Music, Co F. S. Carlton J. W. Tietchouse Alfice, Mikhurt, Ind George N. Schaff Toner BE. Holdeman I Richman & CO
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