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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
5
In a suit by a married woman for permanent hand injuries, the court held it error to let the jury consider regret and humiliation from inability to perform services for her husband alongside physical and mental suffering and permanent disability.
A wife running a hotel business with her husband kept all hotel income in her personal account and paid expenses with her own checks. The court held that real estate bought from this income, titled in her name, remained her separate property, with no marital interest or control by the husband.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals upheld a conviction for malicious mischief after a man shot a dog 25 to 30 yards away inside an owner's fence with its nose under a wire. The dog was barking and the shooting was not justified as self defense. The case affirms the low monetary penalty.
A railroad company long allowed public use of its right of way as a road but later blocked it with a fence and two wires. Those obstructions gave clear notice the license was withdrawn. People who used the road after withdrawal were trespassers and could not claim damages for injuries.
The New York Sun ridicules split infinitives through editorials and cites examples from judges including Shiras Peckham Brown Gray and Hammond. It notes phrases such as to further promote de prive and un constitutionally affect, highlighting persistent objections to the construction.
In Parsons vs Mauser Iowa a medicine peddler hitched his team to a highway post near the defendant's house. Bee gums north of the post and other hives nearby were in the bees path. Bees attacked perspiring horses and defendant knew this. Jury to decide negligence and contributory negligence.
In La Fond vs Detroit Citizens Street Railways Co the Michigan Supreme Court reviewed a case where a trespassing boy hitched a rope to a streetcar to haul his sled. The conductor failed to notice the rope and the plaintiff, a female passenger, alighted at the intersection.
A Virginia Law Register note asserts a twelve by sixty four foot carnival platform erected in a street constitutes a nuisance. It warns that city authorization without legislative power to permit such a structure makes the city liable for damages from injuries caused by the nuisance.
An employee charging regular hotel rates to his expense account though he paid commercial rates can be discharged. Even if the employer was unaware at the time, this conduct can be cited later in defense in an action for damages.
Judge Landis of the Court of Common Pleas in Lancaster Pa. holds that an injunction cannot be issued to stop a neighboring hotel keeper from crowing game cocks in the early morning since no direct damages are shown.
A court holds that an ordinance banning speeding horses does not apply to fire engines. The fire department is not an ornamental adjunct. it serves an active duty, not a parade role. The ruling cites Kansas law 60 Kansas 481.
A 25 dollar reward is offered for any incurable spavin splint sweeny capped hock bowed tendon or wind galls. Gilmore's Caustic Oil is claimed to cure all ailments and guaranteed with refund if not satisfied. 50 cents per bottle. Gilmore Drug Co Fletcher O. Headache Powders also sold by Thomas' drugstore.
Coroner Carson finds Truman Beam responsible for the death of Martha Lawrence found in bed. The coroner alleges she was choked to death by Beam. Beam broke down and said he would serve a term in the penitentiary if it would clear him.
For sale in Elkhart County a 240 acre farm with full fencing and new page wire fencing. Two building sets and a well flowing creek through eight fields. Suited for stock raising. Particulars available from Simpson Abstract Office Elkhart Ind. 916.
A satirical piece from Blue Pencil Magazine mocks the charming yet unreliable newspaper man. It contrasts his public allure with private flaws, noting mothers reject him while scoffers claim he is dangerous and facile. It ends by praising the thinker and dreamer over the roguish reporter.
A lingering cough resists remedies and requires thorough treatment. Simple cough mixtures fail to address the cold cause. Scott's Emulsion is advertised as stopping irritation soothing tissues and healing affected membranes to root out the cold.
In Lexington the avenue bridge scare followed a late circus show as a vast crowd swayed the span while twenty eight elephants crossed later. Earlier investigations into Mueller and Lindly bills led to subpoenas for Col Bliss and several legislators amid detective reports.
The Boston News Bureau recounts an amusing incident with John D. Rockefeller and his barber. Rockefeller, almost bald, phoned for the barber to visit for a shave. The barber expected a routine shave but Rockefeller claimed he wanted to feel the lather again.
Minneapolis April 28 ex Mayor Alonzo A Ames faces trial in district court on bribery and extortion charges. Judge Elliott names three veteran lawyers to assess bias among veniremen.
A Warsaw special reports the Winona and Warsaw Electric Railway Company erected wooden poles in the business district despite a city ordinance. City police failed to stop them and a riot was narrowly averted after police withdrew. Judge Haymond issued a restraining order on Tuesday and a hearing is set for May 2.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes that a year long ugly sore was cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He promotes the salve as a guaranteed remedy for sores and piles, praising its effectiveness and urging others to try it.
James DuShane, South Bend attorney for the Bristol Power Company, has filed twenty eight options with Recorder Peddycard for land along the St Joseph river in Washington township. The company, organized last fall with 50000 capitalization, is backed by South Bend and Mishawaka interests and plans a large dam. Landowners recording options include Samuel Zigler John Barthol Emma Herman Ira Winegar Elias Herrald Wm Kenny George Congdon Alice List David Carmien Henry Long Mary Beck John Firich Frances Gregory Clara Sanger Ira Congdon Loren Congdon Reuben Drundeller Ellen Williamson David Ernsberger Isaac Williamson Clyde Hilbish Jacob Rine Harriet Bickel and George Weippert.
Mrs Haviland of Armonk New York credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis after other remedies failed. Her niece also recovered from advanced consumption using the medicine. Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to the remedy guaranteed by Houseworth Bros with $1.00 bottles and free trial bottles.
Bristol High School will hold graduating exercises at the Mosier opera house Friday evening May 1. The graduates are Pearle Hilbish Jennie Sanger Bion Krider Berle Nicholson and Howard Menges. Local society notes include visits and health updates from Sailor Michigan Elkhart Heaton Lake and South Bend.
Rev. Jno S Cox of Wake Ark recounts twelve years of Yellow Jaundice and claims recovery after using electric Bitters. The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a reliable cure for liver kidney trouble stomach disorders and general debility sold by Houseworth Bros for 50 cents.
Berlin reports Crown Princess Louise intends to rejoin Giron after the birth of her child expected daily. Earlier notices claimed reconciliation with her former husband and the possibility of remarriage.
A Vienna newspaper reports the sultan recently summoned Kurd chiefs in Asia Minor to Constantinople and ordered renewed Armenian massacres to distract attention from Macedonia. Massacres have occurred in four districts and near Van a clash left about 200 dead and several hundred wounded among both Armenians and Kurds.
King Edward arrives in Rome and visits Pope Leo at the Vatican. Officials escort him from the streets to the pope's apartment where he receives a cordial welcome before entering the residence with his suite.
Washington reports that the Russian foreign affairs minister denies any treaty of ports and consulates in Manchuria while acknowledging prior objections. Ambassador McCormick conveyed a backdown to Secretary Hay, though officials note that objectionable demands were really made.
Springfield April 29 The legislative bribery inquiry nears end Walter Fisher of the Legislative Voters League was questioned and denied involvement with opposing traction legislation Subcommittee prepares final report likely to clear the Mueller bill of bribery taint
A harsh late April blizzard grips Sioux City Iowa and broad Northwest areas. Northern Iowa Nebraska and much of South Dakota Minnesota report heavy snow. Business undisturbed in places but orchards suffer from prior rain and freeze impacts. Duluth and Lake Superior areas report heavy snowfall disrupting normal activity.
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