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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
4
A local weekly paper announces its Thursday publication cadence and lists a subscription price of one dollar per year for delivery to any U S post office or Canada. The notice highlights both foreign and local news coverage and the mailing options for readers.
The platform asserts governments derive just powers from the consent of the governed and that preserving republican institutions requires maintenance of these principles as outlined in the Declaration of Independence. Dated May 17, 1860.
A war correspondent, possibly wounded, reports that Aquinaldo has been shot again amid mounting conflict rumors.
A quirky report in Tur Goshen News centers on a spirited runaway described as Thais the right kind, questioning the value of a spiritless escape and its wider meaning.
The Daily Herald marks its twelfth anniversary as a successful newspaper known for its high standing and community coverage.
A Goshen Times comment links Elkhart’s notoriety to South Bend, noting that wickedness in Elkhart unsettles the quiet city and drawing from local sentiment toward regional disturbance.
George Dixon suffered a broken arm last night in the vrize ring. He will likely receive as much public attention as Dominick McCaf frey and Arthur Sewall in upcoming prints.
A contest between the LaPorte and Wabash correspondents promises a larger display than any prior effort. The rivalry foresees a dramatic showcase with heightened anticipation and regional interest.
The Esteemicad Review and the La Porte Herald differ on party principles, signaling a potentially sharp public debate between two prominent papers and their editors.
The passage suggests Winart J. O. Dodge and the Review editor believe a distinction exists between Hades and Shipshewana. It states both individuals expect Hades to be raised in Shipshewana on the convention day.
City council may placard street corners to guide visitors as Elkhart outgrows hand pointing signs and seeks clearer directions to destinations. Officials aim to improve navigation and curb confusion for guests arriving in town.
The Mishawaka Enterprise celebrates forty five years of publication under founder and publisher Ed. A. Jernegan. The paper notes Jernegan has managed the Enterprise for twenty eight years and expresses pride in its legacy and future success.
The LaPorte Herald is urged to proofread its editorial column for accuracy in discussing Frank Landis a rival of Congressman Landis and Senator Beveridge. The note cites the editor’s concern and goodwill, calling for improved precision in reporting.
The notice questions if President Johnson or a Democratic leader had consent of the people of Alaska for the purchase from Russia. It notes Alaska’s real history as a Republican-era sale in 1867 brokered by Secretary of State William H. Seward with diplomacy and Senate approval.
The LaPorte Herald editor recalls his critique of the Baltimore Sun as a Democratic paper. He notes the Sun’s editorial stance, the writer’s ambition, and tendency to present matters as he understands them. He argues the editor often misses the full situation.
The South Bend Tribune receives strong praise from Indiana Republicans noting its loyalty and capability. Elmer Crockett is lauded for heading the press bureau and Fred A. Miller for directing the thirteenth district work, reflecting credit on both the paper and the appointing power.
In an optimistic note on progress and rail building Sir William Dallin returns to activity with a new project named the Eastern & Northwestern. Benton Harbor residents expect trains by April and Dowagiac citizens share a brighter outlook for the line.
The Wakarusa Tribune questions Elkhart Truth and Goshen Democrat portrayal of J. F. Nusbaum a Middlebury druggist and prohibitionist accused of liquor selling. It notes his past anti rum stance and argues licenses were for patriotism not sale for drinking or axle grease.
The Argus notes few convicts are sent to the northern prison, a number that declines during periods of republican prosperity as reported by the LaPorts Herald.
The semi annual Indiana department G A R report shows 450 posts, four new posts, nine disbanded, and 16 811 members up 196 in six months. Deaths total 210 since January. Six month receipts exceed 17 060, plus prior balance for a total over 27 000. After disbursements, treasury exceeds 22 000. Collateral holdings total 8 001 and a few cents, while real estate and post property amount to about 80 000.
A Truth representative visited the Edward Kelly Foundry Co. plant and witnessed ongoing growth. The company runs day and night with rising orders and expanding equipment and staff, benefiting Elkhart. Recently a five ton split fly wheel nine feet one inch in diameter was cast and will be shipped to Chicago.
Fron C H Reeve of Plymouth asserts he can drop indoor temperatures by 15 degrees at will. By closing all openings and then creating cross ventilation through two opposite points the air moves and condenses. The cool air sinks while the heat rises, a principle usable in single rooms.
Pension agents hail a new law expanding veterans benefits by allowing multiple disabilities to be combined for a total claim. Previously only one disability per veteran could be compensated, but now examiners will add all recognized disabilities to determine the sum.
Mrs. George Clark of Wauseon Ohio has been reunited with her father Henry Allen once a Lake Shore engineer. She had been stolen at age nine by her grandfather and later adopted with her brother by a Fulton county Illinois farmer. They fled mistreatment and later separated. The brother Glen Allen served in an Iowa regiment in the Spanish American War.
Sheriff W O Elliott sells the Sullivan Bristol lot for 1232 dollars. Julia A Foster and others transfer Elkhart lots to Mary S Garrison for 1 dollar. Virgin Mary Replogle with husband deed to John I Berkey and partner in York for 75 dollars. Elkhart Improvement Co transfers a lot in Elkhart to Wm E Schurtz for 193 dollars.
The Lake Shore conductor M D McIntyre, severely injured in a wreck over a year ago, rode train No 19 today marking his first trip since being hurt. His regular runs will be 19 and 22 between here and Chicago.
Beers and Son advertise lightning arresters for Elkhart County homes noting decades of installations on many buildings with proven protection. They claim a good rod near a chimney blocks lightning entry and cite safety for households, monuments, and soldiers memorials in Indianapolis. Offers to repair or install via mail to 1205 Harrison Street.
Gilbert Colvin and Bart Draper of Sullivan fought in the morning and again in the afternoon. Draper struck Colvin at the base of the brain with a stone, fracturing his skull, as reported in local notices and incidents.
An advertisement asserts backaches result from kidney disorder and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy. Signed by Houseworth, the notice presents a health claim about kidney function and a product cure.
LaPorte seeks a junk dealer of normal size named Andrew Humphrey who has been away for several days. He reportedly planned to go to Ann Arbor. Monday night a white man and a Negro woman delivered his rig to Humphrey’s last known location claiming he had sent it.
An assortment of local ads and notices including dentists G E Zinn and 8S B Short offering dental services and fillings, A. Waliey & Sons undertakers with furniture stock and phone numbers, riding and blacksmith services by Beck & Krumpetz, hardware and bargains at Boknumas Doll, and various merchants J H Allison Fedder Bros promoting groceries boots and shoes.
Call at 734 South Main Street for garden seeds and bulk seed supply. Harry Guimeyer relocates his dental office above Thomas drug store. Miller and Jessup offer affordable buggies, harness and horse goods. Clauss Shears sold by C. E. Crane & Co. Leiniger advertises candies and ice cream at 113 Main Street. O. and Yolland offer artistic photography services with siting options and portrait photos.
Fresh and salt meats and produce at BE. A. Canse and John Wambach meat markets. Photography by THE BEST WORK COOKE. H. & Rohrer painting and paper hanging. Felt's introduces Baby Cabs. Nets Dusters and Harness from H. B. Miller. F. G. Shaw bakery. J. Thomas men’s furnishings and hats.
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