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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
5
The Kane Lodge Elkhart Masons plan an unusual January gathering to install jewels for nine Past Commanders of Gulicha? Commander Knights Templar who have not received their past commanders jewels. G. Conn, first Bay ment Commander, will present them October 22.
Mrs Ora Ford of 1008 Washington Boulevard Chicago was in early anemia and weak from long illness. After two boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills she gained appetite strength and color, with fewer headaches and dizzy spells. Pills sold 50 cents per box six for $2.50 by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
The St Joseph River near Mishawaka and South Bend fell six feet after Oliver head gates at South Bend opened Sunday morning to repair the Oliver cofferdam. The unusually low water exposed muddy banks where residents found small pearls, one pea sized valued at $12, while clams were gathered along the riverbed. The river rose back to normal by 4 PM when gates closed.
F or J Goldman and J Hougeworth attend National Association of Retail Druggists meeting in Chicago. Elkhart solicitors report $50,000 raised of $35,000 goal for Shoemaker automobile stock buy. Dr Biseliidiss telegraphs Freeport manufacturers demanding $30,000 more by Jan 1 1908. Back yard grape arbor incident on Division Street inflames local interest.
A fragment hints at a well known woman caught in an indiscretion causing a humiliating situation. Details are sparse but the tone implies a public scandal or social disgrace reported briefly.
A bystander woman, frightened and humiliated, pleads with police not to expose her after a man leaped a fence and died. Officers, noting the man fled, allow her to return home with assurances and admonitions while investigators pursue the unconfirmed suspect.
In a clipped report a nurse named Edwards is described as having cramps while bathing. The fragment notes the incident occurred and mentions an individual named Kaadelng and a person named Jong oohee a even. The text is incomplete and names are not clearly linked to a formal outcome.
Orrin Pontius aged 20 son of William Pontius died five miles west of the city at 8 20 Sunday morning from typhoid fever. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 30 at the Dunkard church in Osceola with Rev Turner in charge.
Miss Nellie Wilkeson is critically ill from tuberculosis at her mother's home on Gladstone Avenue. Not expected to live through the day. She is about .81 years old and has been ill for a year.
The youth, who had been working near Cumseh, confessed to stealing a horse and buggy and other property. He aided by riding with the owner and planned to drive toward Britton. A reward of 75 dollars was offered for his arrest after a late night exchange and a written statement.
Mrs. Frank Lee of Elkhart hosts a Goshen Democrat today in a civic exchange. The event centers on community concerns and local governance, reflecting ongoing political engagement in the region.
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