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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1900

Page

2

Frightened Horse Injures Local Doctor in Stable Accident

Dr. Hatch, longtime Elk Hart resident, was injured when a 1,500-pound horse kicked and crushed his right side in a stall. The blow damaged ribs and likely perforated a lung, with no bones broken. His condition was serious but there were hopes for recovery. Another note: Goshen widow, Jesse Grubb's widow, faces insurer trouble as Indianapolis based Central Union Life demands proof of death date and decedent's birth.

Dr. Hatch Hatch Ovat Aodit Tinveh Hateh Elkhart Yoan Boeyes The Central Union Li’a Insuranaa Company Indianapolis Jesse &. Grubb Goshen Jesse Grubb

Soldier Buried After War Wounds

The obituary notes the burial of a soldier from a Ca unit who died due to war injuries. Details on regiment, location, and burial date are fragmented but indicate a late February or early March interment with a local ceremony.

Bosmerchisa Laih Fu2i Imutler

Local horse thief pursuit in Goshen area

Shortt James O delayed in Hilladale Michigan area searched Goshen this morning for a horse thief traced toward White Pigeon. Hiram Alonzo Furgeson died at 11 30 this morning at his daughter's home 1307 South Main St after illness of several months. He was sixty six and a former factory worker and fisherman. Funeral held Sunday at 2 under Old Fellows lodge at the home.

James O' Delay Hilladale Michigan Goshen White Pigeon Hiram Alonzo Hiurgeson Gropsy John O' Hearn South Main Street Indians Carriage Mr. Furgeson Nebraska Issours Old Fellows Lodge

Testimonial From Old England Praises Chamberlain's Dough Remedy

A Warrington man praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best in the world for bronchitis. He says it saved his wife who suffered six years and was bedridden. Manufacturers highlight testimonials showing relief, health restored, and happiness. Sold by A. O. rive, druggist.

Old England Chamberlain William Savory Warrington England Yalusole A. O Rive

Tallerday Case: Sheriff Takes Insane Man for Safe Keeping

Sheriff Elliott and Bailiff Krutz arrived to escort Charles Tallerday after he was declared insane. They decide he cannot be jailed due to severe leg sores and swelling. Mrs Tallerday and her daughter oppose, and the patient will stay locally until Longcliff transfer.

Sheriff Elliott George Krutz Goshen Charles Tallerday Tallerday Longcliff

Arrest of Nicholas Goodwin Over Alleged Wife Assault

Nicholas Goodwin living near the city was arrested and jailed on a wife complaint charging assault and battery. He faced a hearing this afternoon and pleaded guilty to the charge with three dollars and costs. A later bail attempt followed as medical and legal details emerged amid uncertain narrative fragments.

Nicholas Goodwin Horse Radish Nicholas Goodwin

Loomis Patterson Hospital Union in City Home

Mr Frederick Loomis and Misette Patterson were married at Nev J G Seobaiblys home 507 Virginia avenue Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Geo Lormanon of Division street attended. The couple expect to reside on State street.

Loomis-Patterson Frederick Loomis Misette Patterson Nev J. G. Seobaibly Virginia Avenue Geo. Lormanon Division Street State Street

Married Here Yesterday at English Leutherne Parsonage

Joseph H. Boltinhinne and Mrs. Tene A. Jones were married Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the English Leutherne parsonage. The groom is of Bristol and the bride of South Band. They will reside near Zion church in Bear Bristol.

Joseph H. Boltinhinne Tene A. Jones Boltinhouse Bristol South Band Zion Chard

New Methodist Church Begins in Jefferson Township

Work started this morning on a new Methodist Episcopal church at Cornell's Corner in Joel Varson township. Rev Herron, pastor at Saddlebury, will have charge of the church.

Jefferson New Methodist Episcopal Church Cornell

George MecMasters Berter and Family Report

Fragmentary notice notes George MecMasters Berter and relatives, with unclear details. The readable lines mention a person named George and a family relation, but no definite event, date, or location is discernible from the text.

George MecMasters Berter George Monacter Gos Basset

Fragmented OCR Note with Missing Details

A partial OCR snippet lacks clear names, places, dates, or events. readable elements include scattered letters and potential names but no coherent storyline or verifiable facts to summarize.

Combines Plan Global Wheat Restriction Slogan Dollar Wheat

The article reports a proposed international wheat combine to restrict production by about 20 percent and to hold grain until prices meet a target, aiming to push price levels higher. J C Hanley of St Paul and Avrol G Ruhland of the University of Zurich are named promoters of the scheme.

Minneapolis Pris Forgner J. C. Hanley St. Paul, Minn Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union National Cotton Growers’ Association Farmers’ Federation of the Mississippi Valley National Grain Growers’ Association International Agricultural Trust In America Avrol G. Ruhland Univerrity Iriboure Switzerland

Injured by Train at Lake Shore Depot

Frank Williams 27 year old Lake Shore car inspector fell between moving cars while uncoupling air brakes near the Lake Shore depot. He was injured internally but survived, taken to his brother’s home for care as doctors monitor his condition through the night.

Frank Williams Lake Shore Short Williams John Williams Nori Sixth Street Bia Lly Sifth Street

Poisoning at Fort Wayne parsonage shocks community

Report details a suspected poisoning case at Reverend Cissell’s Fort Wayne parsonage. Arsenic found in coffee. rat poison empty package found later. Family members affected include Mrs Kiesing and two children. one elderly relative still in danger. Police puzzled. no servant access. minister linked to northern Indiana conference.

Cissell BE. Cissell Goshen M. E Fort Wayne Kiesing Kiesiing Drager Mr. Qissell

Central Christian Church Goshen Adopts New Fund Plan

The Central Christian Church Goshen congregation will distribute small dime books, each holding eight dollars. Over 100 books circulate with the aim to raise about 8600 toward a property priced at 3250. Payments of 500 every two years will acquire the property upon the first $500 raised.

Hew Way Central Christian Ghurabh Goshen

Dr Hatch's Condition and Mrs Andrews Obituary

Dr. Hatch is progressing well despite age and injuries. Mrs. Henry Andrews aged about 63 died at her New Paris home. she was the sister of Mrs. John Sparklin of Nappanee, with funeral held this forenoon. An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve by Honsworth Bros.

Henry Andrews New Paris John Sparklin Nappanee Otto Korb K. P Booneville Ind Ssa

Counterfeit Dollars Sighted in Elkhart Saloons

Authorities warn merchants in Elkhart to watch for counterfeit coins. In the last day up to three spurious dollars have circulated in various locations, especially in saloons. Secret service investigations suggest a nationwide gang of expert counterfeiters operates in this county, with Goshen dealers already affected by different denominations.

Elkhart Secret Service

Elkhart Sees New Harness Factory as Growth Theme

An Elkhart investor plans to bring in a Johnson Harness Company venture from La Porte. The sale to an Elkhart buyer will add factory capacity and jobs, with output including leather offcuts for smaller items sold to other plants. Capital may reach 50000 dollars and a local building is expected for operations.

Elkhart Harn

Inherits Fortune Leaves Elkhart House Clerk for Watertown

Moses Henry Scott Barron known as Moses Scott, a longtime Elkhart House clerk, has learned he is heir to a one tenth share of a fortune estimated between 50050 and 75000 dollars from his late aunt Caroline Barron of Watertown New York. He plans to travel to Watertown around early May and return in about three weeks. There are seventeen other heirs and Barron is unsure of the exact estate value though his portion is described as considerable.

Moses Henry Scott Barron Moses Scott Caroline Barron Barron Mr. Barron Scott ‘Hag Elkhart House Sean Las Waerteen

The Man About Town Encounters Mischief of Schoolboys

In a city street, the Man About Town endures a band of schoolboys teasing a rider. The piece muses on language bias, noting women’s phrases and a dignified citizen reduced by old clothes, illustrating how appearance shapes behavior and self confidence.

Axport Town

Interurban Line Origins and Goshen Plan Play Key Role

The text notes that the Goshen and Nikhart interurban line predated the Stauth Herd line and credits J. d. fSurnus of Goshen for planning the Elkhard Goshen route. It emphasizes that without Mr Burns’s early work the interurban line might not exist today.

South Bend Lodigne Goehen Goshen and Nikhart Inverurion Stauth Herd J. d. fSurnus Goshen Elkhard- Goshen Mr. Burns

Carpenter Files Bankruptcy Petition in South Bend

A. A. Carpenter, a traveling salesman from Mikhart, fled a petition in bankruptcy before Referee Lambert in South Bend yesterday. His assets are 3105 and liabilities 99870.

A. A. Carpenter Mikhart Lambert South Bend Carpenter

Local Died Cases Touch Community in Forsker and Harrison

Coroner F genbetss ruled infant death at John Miller home Forsker as from natural causes after no medical attendance. Pioneer George Mertin died at Harrison township home after long illness. Funeral for Mertin held at Yellow Creek Mennonite church today at ten. Miss Myrtie V Wilcox, 19, daughter of Charles Wilcox, assistant fire chief, died at 119 Pratt street from paralysis. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at home with Rev. A. A. Cober officiating.

F. Genbetss John Miller Forsker Thes George Mertin Harrison Township Yellow Creek Mennonite Myrtie V. Wilcox Charles BE. Wilcox Pratt Street A. A. Cober

Grain-O shown as coffee substitute in grain drink

Grain-O advertised as a coffee substitute made from pure grains with a rich seal brown color. The ad claims both children and adults can drink it without injury or distress and that all who try it like it. Packages sell for 15 or 25 cents at grocers.

Java

Frank Roys Hurt At Asphalt Plant In Soudan Area

Frank K. Roys foreman at the asphalt plant near the Soudan factory had his right hand caught in fog wheels while oiling machinery. His second finger was amputated at the knuckle and the first finger at the second joint. flesh on other fingers and hand lacerated. Taken to Clarke hospital for treatment. He has 13 years with the company and previously lived in Indianapolis.

Frank K. Roys Soudan Keys Clarke Hospital Fish Indianapolis

The Man About Town Observes Child Tales Wit and Local Humor

The column recalls humorous incidents from daily life. It cites Mary who outwits her mother with a quip about staying up late and a street scene where a drunk man is mistaken for a lodge chaplain. It also notes the Caroling wren’s cheerful song amid storms, reflecting resilience.

Enkhari Mother Earth B Lodge

Boy Blinded by Sling Shot Strikes Eye

Ben Enos, a fourth ward school pupil from Tudson street, was hit in the left eye by a sling shot thrown by a fellow boy. He is now totally blind, with severe pain. Dr Randolph hopes to save sight in time.

Ben Enos Tudson Street Fourth Ward Randolph

District Schools Close. Elkhart County Hails Education Leader

District schools across Elkhart County closed yesterday with appropriate ceremonies. County Superintendent George W. Ellis receives credit for the success of this tranche of educational work.

Hiehart County Elkhart County George W. Ellis

Caiger Case Appealed in Jeffersonville Justice Action

Captain Henry O. Dodge attorney has appealed the case of Jacob Caiger who was convicted of sheep stealing and sent to the Jeffersonville reformatory. A matter goes to the supreme court and a motion to advance the case will likely be made.

Coroner Rules Accidental Death of Worker

Coroner Yueenheiss finds Rienard Miller died by electrocution when he fell onto a live wire while employed by Borneman and Doll at Taik Had. The verdict attaches no blame to any individual.

Yueenheiss Rienard Miller Borneman & Doll Taikhadh

Republican state convention set for April in Indianapolis

Report fields a convention in Indianapolis on April 25 and 26 with plans for a ticket. Also notes obsequies for fifty Elkhart residents and Goshen attendees, plus updates on Dr Hatch and Dr Hateh after a horse incident. Baugo and Concord institutes hold final term meetings at Prairie street institute building today.

Indianapolize Baugo Concord Institutes Concord Township Institute Institute Prairie Street

Suit for damages filed in Goshen court over slander

William Alwine sues Mrs. Frank Shafer for 32000 in damages citing slander. Attorney Jim Showalter seeks William's vindication. Barbara Ripe dies of dropsy at her Goshen home after 54 years in Clinton township. Char les McKibben, 14, dies in Goshen. funeral Monday at 10 30. Marriage license issued to Simon Smucker and Anna Wilson of Napanee. Ad for Dean's Ointment claims cure for itching hemorrhoids.

Wm. Alwine Frank Shafer Goshen Jim Showalter William Barbara Ripe Daniel S. Cripe Clinton Township Charles McKibben

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