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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
8
M R Smith of Butternu Michigan reports DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as the most satisfactory pills he ever took. The ad warns against neglecting biliousness and constipation and claims the remedy cures such cases without gripe or nausea. House worth Bros.
In Glenwood on April 15 Earl Garman was shot and probably fatally wounded by his father M L Garman during a dispute over financial affairs. The elder Garman owned the Glenwood mills.
Fragments indicate a farmer related appeal urging harvest or crop payments. The readable text names farmers seeking wheat and payment but lacks clear details, dates, or organizations. The item appears as a brief public notice or opinion fragment.
The report notes delays in planting and variable crop conditions across the United States. Corn planting is general in Kansas and Missouri with progress in Iowa, while east of the Mississippi most of Tennessee has not planted corn. Winter wheat shows overall improvement but needs rain in parts of Illinois and Missouri. Pacific coast states vary with California seeing rapid growth and Tehachapi yields. Oregon and Washington face less favorable conditions. Frost injures peaches in Kentucky Tennessee and the Carolinas.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and claims testimonials and nationwide druggist sales for 75 cents.
Springfield April 16 The weekly crop bulletin for April 14 notes favorable farming conditions in most areas but warns that germination and growth are hindered by cold weather and dry soils. It cites deterioration in wheat in northern and central districts, variable rye and oats, resown fields, and need for rain in some locales. Fruit outlook is generally good with a large crop anticipated except peaches.
S. H. Goodman G. M. Naber and others announce a sale of 60 registered Hereford cattle in Wabash on April 25. The lineup includes cows with calves and young bulls. For details contact G. M. Naber, Wabash.
Sixteen year old George Calbach died instantly when crushed between weights of two elevators in a freight shaft in Chicago. The accident occurred on April 15 and the youth was riding in the freight elevator at the time.
A historical ad notes Osmicure Blood Nerve Tonic advertised for bladder and kidney benefits. Sold at 50 cents per bottle, with price listed as $1.00 in the ad crediting C D Rushton as the seller.
Washington April 45 the president has determined upon the appointment of James Clarkson formerly first assistant postmaster general to be surveyor of customs of the port of New York.
A state inquiry in Michigan City, Indiana, scrutinizes convict labor contracts tied to the prison contractor network. The report cites contractors from Lakeside Knitting and Ford Johnson Chair near the prison, underage workers, and conflicts between warden authority and private interests. Governors and officials weigh reform as inspectors promise ongoing hearings tomorrow.
Valparaiso Indiana April 15 The long running conflict over city school affairs concluded with the resignation of Superintendent C H Wood after eight years in charge He was re elected on Saturday night and ends a turbulent period in the district government and education leadership
Reports from Upper Marlboro state fires burn across a wide area in Prince George's county. No lives have been reported lost yet as roads become impassable in the Centreville region.
Mrs Gridley mother of Captain Gridley of Dewey's Manila flagship commends Peruna as a grand tonic and cure for catarrh. Mrs Longstreet lauds Peruna as a tonic and effective catarrh remedy, joined by Lucius Gridley and others endorsing its use for digestive and tonic benefits. Mary Kennedy of Omaha recounts recovery from stomach catarrh after three months on Peruna. Geo W Smith of MurphysboroTestifies to catarrh relief after one bottle. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
The Rock Falls report outlines an electric railway network to connect northern Illinois cities by year end 1902 at an estimated cost of 3 million dollars. The Rock River Valley Electric railway would run from Rock Falls to Rockford via Sterling and Dixon, with additional lines Dixon to De Kalb to Sycamore and Rockford to Janesville Wisconsin, creating several hundred miles of track.
A fidelity company filed with the court a 100000 dollar bond to secure B. G. Rathbone former director of posts on his appeal. The bond was previously refused at arrest. Rathbone’s lawyers press for bail acceptance, and the court president has consulted Gov. Wood on the matter.
The delinquent state and county taxes for the city of Elkhart and Concord Cleveland Osole and Bango townships are payable at the Simpson Abstract Office, 206 Main Street, Filkhart Indiana. I. O. Wood County Treasurer.
Reports from the hailstorm region show heavy losses to berries cotton and corn with strawberry damage totaling about 30 000 at Alg in and similar losses at Webster Dickinson and League City Fayette County also suffered. One death occurred John F Pike drowned when swept into a creek near Big Springs by a waterspout.
Mrs. Charles S. Morris of Berlin Wisconsin is discussed as a potential candidate for president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Her active role in Wisconsin’s club movement and leadership within the Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs and its alliance with the general federation are highlighted.
Farms offered in Kosciusko county Indiana near Milford include parcels of 40 60 100 125 160 200 and up to 320 acres. Land described as level with clay loam subsoil includes tiling and buildings plus orchards. Omar Neff owner invites inquiries and promises particulars to interested buyers.
A brief notice notes Taft set to sail on May 17 from Cincinnati with an April 15 deadline and mentions a government official.
New Haven Conn April 16 Dr Maurice H Robinson instructor in political economy at Yale has handed in his resignation to take effect at term end He has accepted a chair in the University of Illinois school of commerce as professor of industry and transportation a chair newly created at that institution
Off Berehaven a twelve inch gun on the battleship Mars burst during practice killing Lieutenant H. S. Bourne Lieutenant Miller and nine bluejackets instantly. Several sailors were injured as the breech blew out after two misfires amid gun practice in Queenstown.
Roanoke Virginia April 16 announcement that the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has purchased the Hotel Bedford at Bedford City and will convert it into a national Elks home. The sale price is reported as 11000 dollars.
A Havana rumor says Governor Leonard Wood will be named president of the proposed new war college by President Roosevelt when he leaves Cuba. General Burton, once Havana governor, was the original pick but died before assuming the post.
Berlin reports Emperor William underwent a facial operation with the empress, causing him to cancel a planned dine at the Austrian embassy. The procedure is not considered serious, but he cannot appear in public for the time being.
Rev Samuel Krell, longtime pastor in Lacona Iowa, reportedly took his own life by gunshot, citing despair over church attendance. He previously served two years in the Philippines as a private in the Fifty-first Volunteer Infantry.
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