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An unclear clipping shows scattered tokens like names and codes such as Wu 654 and Wo 14 with phrases about sound and truth. The piece lacks coherent narrative or identifiable persons or events to summarize.
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
5
An unclear clipping shows scattered tokens like names and codes such as Wu 654 and Wo 14 with phrases about sound and truth. The piece lacks coherent narrative or identifiable persons or events to summarize.
70 acre farm with 7 room houses a new barn prize 82200 address F Holmes Elkhart Ind Advertised letters list unclaimed at Elkhart post office April 11 1900 names include Mionsel Bow wan Me sgle Clark Porter Bartwood Ottis Mariam Wire Osborn 211 46th Street Mia Mage Rayie Samael Willagis. Farmers take notice big wire fence offer from Fr Conley Son Enquire 41 Main Street. Money to loan current rates Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society Farm Journal offer details for subscriptions Truth and Farm Journal combined renewals through 1902.
The report notes Gen Gomez and allied families in Cuba, with analysis of the national Cuban party’s strength and the possible collapse of a rival movement. It mentions Comey’s plans to go to Cuba to aid civil order, and that Spanish officials delayed declaring election results as per the Paris treaty. A farewell banquet honored Brig Gen William Udlow, retiring Havana military governor.
Wahrren Davis of Shipshewana, a local hardware dealer, reportedly failed with Mobilities about 24100 and assets around 6000. Hewlett Davis is named as the principal loser.
A Daily Mail dispatch reports Gen De Wet defeating British forces near Meerkatsfontein with 600 killed or wounded, 900 captured, and twelve wagons seized. Telegraphs from Pretoria and Laurenco Marques relay Boer triumph claims, while questions arise over location near Kroonstad and corroborating dispatches.
Bernard Moore is very ill with appendicitis. Mr N A Ancell are visiting relatives at Wakarusa. Mrs Frank Watkins and her son are ill with measles. Lucina A Curtis spent days at Marcellis Michigan last week. The Andersons remain about the same. Residents attend a local event with visitors from nearby towns.
A clash erupted after a group broke into the high school during a meeting of scholars. The Rens and male friends confronted Emianons and damaged doors. A high school student was injured amid the subsequent demonstration and unrest.
L H Chrisman living two miles east of Millersburg reports a cow with a peculiar meat condition. Doctors note brain inflammation from corn fodder after concern about hydrophobia. The case interests locals as experts weigh possible causes and transmission.
A Galveston World dispatch reports Charles N. F. Armstrong was granted a divorce from Nellie Armstrong, known as Melba, in the Tenth district court. The judge awarded custody of their 16 year old son to Armstrong and transferred real and personal property.
The Man About Town muses on personal bias in observation, citing Chicago comparisons, clerical pessimism at a Methodist Conference, and the idea that sight shapes judgment. He notes hope amid critique, references Admiral Dewey and Osney, and comments on life’s value and public reverence.
Wanted several persons for district office managers in this state to represent me in their own and surrounding counties. Willing to pay yearly 600, payable weekly. Desirable employment with unusual opportunities. References exchanged. La Crosse self addressed stamped envelope. L A Park, 220 Caxton Building, Chicago.
Mrs Bassett was in Elkhart last Monday. Mr Kelsey of Elkhart visited Brist ol last Friday. Miss Gene George of Constantine Mich visited here over Sunday. William Kantz and family of Elkhart spent Sunday with friends. Mr Kinyon of Quincy Mich rents Frank Adams property and will move soon. R B Weamer editor of Hudson Banner visits his daughter in town. Mrs Miles heads to Johnson County Nebraska for the summer. Joseph Knapp visits Goshen and his brother Henry near Goshen.
Judge Biggs in Warsaw targets tax deeds and false property returns in Kosciusko County. A wealthy farmer faced added taxes after the court ordered the assessor to add the misrepresented value to the tax duplicate and fined $100 for each prior year with false statements.
A testimonial sketch highlights Doan’s Kidney Pills as effective for back pain and kidney discomfort. Dr O D Sehriner of 018 River Ave reports relief after using the pills bought at Houseworth Bros. Also mentions Doan’s Ointment for various skin ailments and offers a free sample by mail from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Real estate for sale at MARTIN & AMIDON with lumber office. C C Bowles opens a barber shop at 736 St Main with baths. Pumps and windmills offered by R Stutsman at low prices. General repairs offered. Frank lin street promotes buying now.
An old time notice lists the Northern Star saloon with imported cigars fine wines and liquors and Pabst Milwaukee beer at 102 North Main Street. It also promotes trading stamps Nora and Jenkins 118 Prank Street and Carlin's Turkish Bath with tar vapor bath samples. Also mentions L Louis Glassier and L Parsons Kodak agency and G J Duncan thresher repairs on Jacisan Street.
Polssii promotes baby cabs go carts at People Outfitting Co. 425 South Main. W H Mann Lumber yard sells building material and oils. O Briens varnishes and cigars at various outlets. Dr Chester dental discount offered. C J Stilson Co 503 S Main stores up to date tailoring. Elkhart Steam Laundry advertises quality work. Tedder Bros 608 Harrison St offers groceries boots and shoes.
A. C. Keen invites calls for flour feed baled hay straw seeds and fertilizers while C. A. Miller & Co. promotes a premier art line at 310 Main Street. Mrs. S. E. Smith offers Peerless Heir Tonic with a free massage on 60 cent bottles at 131 South Main Street.
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