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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
8
A village suffered a winter outbreak of influenza with high illness and several deaths. The writer and six relatives reportedly recovered rapidly after using Peru na bottles bought at a drugstore, claiming faster recovery than regular physicians. The notice promotes a free booklet by Dr Hartman on influenza and directs readers to Columbus Ohio for copies.
Ohio results show Republican gains in municipal elections. Cincinnati elected mayor Fleischman over Cohen by about 7,000 votes. Gladden won a seat on Toledo council over Miles by 76 votes on a Socialist platform. Also notes receivership bid for Woolson Spice and a North American Trust merger with International Banking and Trust.
A full line of new Spring shoes has arrived and is being prepared for sale. The store invites customers to view the latest styles on display in the windows, promising one of the most complete shoe selections locally.
Alarming reports in the semi official loeinische Zeitung from Berlin claim Russia is busy with land and sea war preparations. The czar may attend a Moscow military council tomorrow as mobilization dispatches are censored before release and leave requests are denied. Best remedy for rheumatism advertised with testimonial from Troy resident.
Sheriff flyers report Willien Lizabeck of this county, fifteen miles north, arrested for stealing a saw mill moved by wagon from New Columbia to Cache Bottoms. Past crimes include stealing a thrashing machine, gorgery, and escaping from Chester penitentiary after taking the warden’s uniform. He is jailed at Aeotropeliis.
The arraignment of 12 year old Peter Alwine for burglarizing H F Philipii a Goshen store was heard. He pleaded guilty and asked for mercy. Judge Wilson showed sympathy and fined him one dollar and ordered four months in the county jail.
A World report from Washington states Admiral Dewey rescinds his prior stance and will run for president. He vows to serve the American people, execute federal laws faithfully if elected, and says the office is the nation’s highest trust. He does not reveal a party preference. Also included is a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Warrington, England.
A Saturday preliminary announcement outlines a proposed deep water canal stretching from Lake Erie west to the Mississippi. Chicago capitalists back the project with attorney Charles H. Peters promoting the scheme, using the St. Joseph river and South Bend as key links to the Kankakee, Illinois rivers, then the Mississippi.
New York police magistrate Brannan ordered Lavinia K. Dempsey held for trial on fraud charges tied to a play titled The Patriot Ship. She claimed the title queen of the Holland Dames. The $750 pledge included $509 as a guaranty for a faithful treasurer’s duty. Six actors in her company won judgments totaling $8,072 against her.
Monday marked the 33rd anniversary of the Mexican army victory at Puebla. President Diaz attended military maneuvers on the plains of San Lazarus near Mexico City with hundreds of distinguished guests.
H K Bucklen purchased a large mineral tract in southwestern Missouri for 100000 dollars. Lead and zinc deposits drive the purchase’s promise. A smallpox case at A Morris’s house near the Loans School sparked a student strike of 209 pupils in Kansas City.
When you buy gents furnishing goods from J. Thomas you get value for money. See the new line of hats. For photographic work at low prices visit Cook's Studio at 423 South Main Street.
Local notices promote Codbey Bros.' Lumber and Me the Fair Department Store as leading bargains. Carlton's Gun Store highlights skates boxing gear and pipes. An optician, architect and hotel advertise services, with a millinery shop inviting ladies to view new goods. Hotel Golden offers rooms at a dollar and lists fine meals. J W. Schooly and M A Tompkins market tea coffee and new millinery stock respectively.
An assortment of business notices and discounts appears for Kodaks at R Turnochkh 317 Main Street and various trades. Beck Krumpetz advertise horseshoeing blacksmithing East Franklin street. C E Crane Co offers building materials W H Mann lumber yard varnishes. W H Mann markets cigars and Grocers Golden Lloyd Bros advertise teas coffees. Dr Chester dental discount over Hall’s Millinery. C J Stilson Co 5638 Main St offers tailoring cleaning and repair. Masson’s Feed Store supplies hay straw and corn at 117 N Main St.
Louis Glassier invites staff to inspect a new line of spring and summer samples before purchase with prices aimed to please all.
The item advertises Pabst Milwaukee beer at Schmidt's opposite L and M S Pass. Station. It is acknowledged as the finest bar in the city offering wine liquors and cigars.
Advertises Mrs S E Smith hair tonic at 131 South Main Street with a free massage with every 50 cent bottle. Emphasizes hair care beyond washing and brushing. Also mentions F M Swinehart at 119 West Jackson Street offering groceries and baked goods.
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