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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1902

Page

10

Burglary Suspects Captured After Mt. Township Break‑In

William Schermann and G W Harris were captured after an attempted entry at Mrs. Kauffman's home three miles south of town on Prairie Street. Harris, Schermann and a pair of stolen items were tied to a burglary at Mills grocery on Jackson Street. Officers recovered a watch and medal tossed during pursuit.

Whiteman Thomas Cook James Dunmire William Schermann Bridge Street South Bend G. W. Harris Elkhart House Lucy Kauffman Prairie Street Harris Schermann Kauffman Michigan City Mansfield, C., Reformatory Talbot Brothers Mills Jackson Street Silvers Sergeant Whiteman

Goshen Rubber Worker Injured and Local Liquor Cases Heard

An employee of the Goshen Rubber Co. faced possible amputation after an injury. In Goshen this afternoon liquor license cases for William Grass and George Meteneatin of Nappanee were heard. Marriage licenses were issued to several couples including A. Haskins and Lovina Eckhart. Sheriff Elliott and a deputy arrested George Enders and William Comer in a grain robbery case. Enders hid under a bed but was captured and both men expect to plead guilty.

William ‘H. Grass George Meteneatin Nappanee A. Haskins Goshen Lovina ‘Eckhart Alpert Iffert Jackson Jp Elsie Ganger Hikhart County Wm. S. Ramsey Hilgin Ill Florence S. Burkit Michigan Elliott George Enders William Comer George Mast Mast Comer Sugar Grove Enders Mishawaka James Dodge

Wedded Another Girl

Louisville man Harry Hill went to English Indiana to wed his longtime sweetheart but returned with a different bride. Eight hours late he learned the original wedding could not proceed and, to avoid a ruined ceremony, he quickly married another woman in front of the assembled guests.

Louisville Harry Hill English Ind Hill

Dean's Ointment Claims Quick Skin Relief

Ad claims instant relief and permanent cure for eczema, scald, head piles and itchy skin. Promotes purchase at any drug store.

Dean

Injured While Fencing in Mishawaka

In Mishawaka on April 1 Fred Collins wounded his brother Homer Collins in a fencing match. The foil tip pierced the arm when the button detached, creating a nine inch gash. Surgeons are giving careful attention. Fred vows to renounce the sport. Both are sons of C M Collins, a Dodge plant master mechanic. Homer’s condition is reported as serious.

Mishawaka Fred Colllins Homer Collins Fred C. M. Collins Dodge Manufacturing Company

Philapatrian Players Present As You Like It at Notre Dame

Notre Dame Indiana April 1 Philapatrian society at Washing ton hall staged Shakespeare's As You Like It. Fourteen year old performers B M Taylor Orlando and A J Burger Rosalind impressed with veteran like poise. Taylor’s wrestling scene with F T Foley the king’s wrestler drew hearty applause. A J Duan Chicago played Adam and P A Weisse Cecilia drew praise. S J Felming court fool and C P Mooney as Andrew were warmly received.

Notre Dame Ind Philapatrian Society Notre Dame University Shakespeare Washington Hall Philapatrians M. Taylor Orlando A. J. Burger Rosalind Taylor F. T. Foley A. J. Duan Chicago Adam P. A. Weisse Cecilia S. J. Felming C. P. Mooney Audrey

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a cure for sores burns bruises and wounds including gunshot injuries. A testimonial from A S Fuller of English Indiana claims a left leg gunshot wound healed after using the salve, while warnings about counterfeits accompany the ad.

DeWitt DeWitt’s A. S. Fuller Houseworth Bros

Silver Jubilee Celebrated at Notre Dame

Twenty-five sisters of the Congregation of the Holy Cross celebrated the silver jubilee of their admission. Twenty-eight were admitted that year, three are on missions in California and Texas and could not attend. Solemn high mass and a jubilee sermon were held at Sacred Heart church with Notre Dame officials presiding.

Notre Dame Congregation of the Holy Cross Order California Texas Sacred Heart Church James J. French John Cavanaugh Holy Cross Seminary

Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted as Remedy for Lazy Liver

An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters is a natural, unfailing remedy to cure a lazy liver and improve overall health, urging readers to try the product.

Threshers Association Schedules Grain Prices

The Threshers National Protective Association arranged a price schedule at Goshen Saturday afternoon. Threshing oats costs 2 cents per bushel and rye and wheat 3 cents per bushel.

Threshers The Threshers’ National’ Protective Association Goshen

DeWitts Little Liver Pills Promised Safe Relief

An old advertisement warns readers that neglecting biliousness and constipation harms health. It touts DeWitt's Little Liver Pills as a satisfactory remedy that does not cause nausea or griping, with a testimonial from M. R. Smith of Butternu, Michigan.

DeWitt’s

Endorsements Link Peruna to Cure for Chronic Catarrh

A Peruna advertisement touts thousands of testimonials from prominent professionals cured of chronic catarrh. It cites Col. John F Waters, a Chicago trial lawyer, claiming full recovery after years of suffering and endorsing Peruna. Also referenced is Captain John H Lyons of Chicago as another well known beneficiary.

Peruna Ocean John Franklin Waters Chicago United States Supreme Courts Illinois Missouri Curcoano Inn The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus John F. Waters Randolph St John H. Lyons Post Office Department Police Department Grand Trunk Railroad Prairie Ave Ill Peruina Ohio

Another Strike Hits South Bend Builders

Masons bricklayers and plasterers employed by the Building Trades Union walked out this morning in South Bend. They demand a wage scale of 50 cents an hour for eight hours, while unskilled workers seek 15 to 25 cents more. Construction on the new city hall and many ongoing buildings is suspended.

South Bend Building Trades Union

Missing Indiana physician Dr J C Modrack in dual life

Noted physician Dr J C Modrack, highly educated at Ohio State and German universities, is missing. He left two wives, Minnie Modrack of South Bend whom he wed in Buffalo in 1874 and Kate Modrack of Marion whom he married in Elkhart in 1900. An arrest attempt in Marion over an operation on Miss Hite of Wyandotte and her subsequent death revealed his double life.

J. C. Modrack Indiana Minnie Modrack South Bend Buffalo Kate Modrack Marion Ind Elkhart Ohio State Medical College Tuebing Heidelberg Germany Hite Wyandotte

Chicago union official to assist South Bend Singer strike talks

Thomas I Kidd of Chicago secretary of the International Woodworkers Union will arrive in South Bend tonight to aid efforts toward settling the Singer strike. State Labor Commissioner McCormack of Indianapolis is also expected today for the same purpose. The situation remains unchanged.

Thomas I. Kidd Chicago International Woodworkers’ Union South Bend McCormack Indianapolis

One Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Postmaster Dawson Barr

A reader praised One Minute Cough Cure as safe and effective for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. The testimonial notes it acts at once and has long been used by the postmaster who calls it the best thing on the market.

Bris ‘Gays D. Dawson Barr

Anderson Man Arrested for Forgery in Hot Springs

Manson A. Johnson of Anderson Indiana was arrested in Hot Springs Arkansas on a forgery warrant from Tipton County Bank. He used the alias W H Jackson and was ill in bed when officers confronted him. He faces multiple Indiana creditors, many holding township warrants and notes alleged to be forged.

Anderson Ind Hot Springs Ark Manson A. Johnson W. H. Jackson James J. Netterville Johnson Tipton County Bank Indiana

Many Roads Point to Nerve Pills But Claims Remain

An Elkhart newspaper excerpt praises Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as restoring nerve force and cites Mrs B Koontz of 320 Jefferson St Elkhart Ind reporting relief from nervousness and headaches after using the remedy. Pills priced 50 cents sold at Houseworth Bros and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.

Elkhart A. W. Chase Dr.a. ‘W. Chase Houseworth Bros A.W. Chase Buffalo Nature of M. D N. Y

Long-separated siblings Reunite in LaPorte After Twenty Years

After two decades apart, Dr. I. K. Reid of South America and Mrs. J. W. Muir of LaPorte were reunited in LaPorte. Reid had sought his sister and, with friends' help, traced her from Chicago to other cities before locating her.

LaPorte I. K. Reid South America J.W., Muir of Reid Chicago

Notre Dame Faces Hard Luck in Debates

Notre Dame in Notre Dame Indiana continues to struggle in debates as teams and supporters seek clarity. The ongoing confusion around scheduling and participation affects student and faculty reactions and campus discourse.

Notre ‘Dame Notre Dame Ind Apri Dame

First Saturday April Election of Office Time

The notice calls for an election on the first Saturday in April to select an officeholder. Details on time and location are provided in the public notice.

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