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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
6
A German physician claims unusual telegraph wire disturbances foretell weather. He observed a shrill wind sound at a country station and linked it to upcoming rain or storms within 30 to 48 hours, asserting wire noise reveals atmospheric changes and storm likelihood.
An old promotional notice claims Botanic Blood Balm cures cancer blood poison and skin ulcers without cost. It alleges 30 years of testing and lists testimonials and free trial offers from Atlanta. The second item reports Morgan L Miers suing for divorce after a stabbing incident involving 5S P Minear at Burney’s station farm.
J H Doak of Williams Oregon reports a baby plagued by diarrhoea found relief with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after doctors could not help. The product is advertised as available at Houseworth Beas drug stores.
Valparaiso reports Judge H Gillett of the judicial district is said to be a candidate for the vacancy created by Judge Woods death. Gillett previously served as deputy Attorney General of Indiana.
Ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea claiming to sharpen memory and brains. The copy urges readers to ask their druggist about the product and notes a price of 35 cents.
Pliny Truesdell and Miss Lena Batterman of Hobart eloped to St. Joseph Michigan and were married. The couple’s parents refuse reconciliation.
Ladies can wear shoes of smaller size after using Allen's Boot-Hase powder shaken into tie shoes. It eases tight or new shoes, relieves corns bunions and swelling, and prevents blisters and sore spots. Allen's Foot-Ease treats sweating and hot feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores 26c, trial package free by mail from LeRoy New York.
In Indiana an unnamed train incident severely injures Charles Harmon, a deaf ward resident. Authorities report the victim was struck while crossing tracks, leaving his condition unclear and prompting local officials to investigate the accident details.
A survey cited by Everybody's Magazine finds most people believe punishment can help. Many youths felt a frank talk or a stern dressing down was salubrious, and some were grateful for timely punishment. Conscience seems weak before age nine, while peer influence peaks at ages ten to fifteen.
George Campbell of Clinton Iowa cites personal use of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Peps and recommends it for family use. The product is sold at Rushton’s and Thomas’ drug stores.
William Henry Rogers, longtime Madison city treasurer and Democratic county figure, died of endocarditis following a fall from a bicycle days earlier. He is survived by his wife and three children.
A warning on Bright's disease cites intemperance and other factors. Foley's Kidney Cure is promoted as preventing Bright's disease and kidney bladder disorders if taken timely, with Rushton's drug store in Anderson selling it. John J. Cummings, wanted in Summitville Richmond and Bradford for forgery, traced to Buffalo New York by banker Warner and returned to jail.
In Buchanan Michigan on May 22 a letter from Fannie Williams explains GenLiemen Mamma switched from coffee to GRAIN-O. She praises it as better for her and the children and says they use a package every week. The writer is ten years old.
In Kokomo the three year old son of Walter Gammon broke his femur when he sat with legs in opposite directions trying an acrobat pose. Doctors say the injury will cripple him for life.
The laws of health require daily bowel movement and penalties for violation include piles. Maintain regularity by taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when necessary. Price 25 cents. Sold at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
The Rev. A. H. McKee of Fifth Avenue Methodist Episcopal church will move to Warren Minnesota to assume a new pastoral post. He plans to depart on the 15th.
Advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the preferred laxative. Rushton and Thomas offer to explain the remedy's convenience and merit to satisfy interested readers.
It is understood that the Kent, O file works will be brought to this city and consolidated with the Nicholson File Company.
An old advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a permanent remedy for indigestion. It claims the product digests food to give the stomach perfect rest, contrasting dieting and stressing that nature benefits from what is eaten. Houseworth Bros. is named as the seller.
Greenfield John Addison aged sixty five of Blue River township was attacked by three masked highwaymen while returning home. He was struck about the head and robbed in the incident.
Walter S. Harrington manager of the St. Louis branch of the Oliver chilled plow works, of South Bend, is dead of injuries from stepping from a moving car.
Mrs Minnie True wife of Charles H True sues Rebecca Starr for 5000 damages alleging alienation of her husband s affections. Ad promotes Rushton s drug store Richmond selling Banner Salve for cuts wounds sores piles and skin diseases with a claim of guaranteed healing and no substitutes.
A brief classifieds notice lists Liverita pills at 5 cents and Kevin boxes at 10 cents each. It mentions box contents of 100 pills and references sellers Rosa Lichert and an address near the depot.
Washington reports ex Senator Chandler accuses Admiral Evans of unbecoming conduct and demands disciplinary action for criticising former Navy Secretary Chandler. The Navy secretary dismisses the protest as trivial, while Chandler vows to pursue the matter to Congress if needed.
An advertising line asserts Eczema scald head hives and itchiness are instantly relieved and permanently cured by Dean's Ointment available at any drug store.
Frank Howard Collier dies at Chicago county hospital unattended by relatives or friends and cared for by doctors and nurses. Once a brilliant lawyer and orator with wealth around 200000, his mind declined after a political campaign blow about twelve years earlier.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease is promoted as a powder that cures painful smarting feet growing nails and relieves corns and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and offers relief for sweating callous hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents by mail trial package free. Address Allez S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
In Portland two Geneva field powerhouses owned by the Superior Oil Company were burned to the ground causing a loss in the thousands of dollars.
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa reports kidney trouble for two years cured permanently by two one dollar bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure from Rushton’s drug store.
Charles Myers a brakeman of Richmond Pan Handle died after being crushed between railroad cars. He had only been married about one month.
The British hired transport Manila arrived from Port Natal and Table Bay with Boer prisoners. Six officers and 140 Royal Warwickshire guards came aboard for duty on the guard ship Hotspur. Two deaths from pneumonia occurred on the voyage. The US cruiser Montgomery called for orders and sailed.
King Edward reached London early this morning then went to Flushing to visit his sister Empress Frederick who is gravely ill. In South Africa a Boer attack near Naboom Spruit killed many and captured or wounded several including the Gordon Highlanders. a train was wrecked and its crew shot.
An advertisement proclaims Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the positive remedy for chronic constipation. It guarantees cure and notes genuine tablets stamped C C C, never sold in bulk, available through druggists.
A Pan American special and a regular NY Central train collided near Middleport New York injuring a fireman and killing engineer Thomas Hyland and trainman George Webb. Passengers escaped serious harm as the wreck caused a panic among riders.
A family question answered with Jell O a quick two minute dessert no bake mix using lemon orange raspberry or strawberry flavors available at grocers for 10 cents
A garbled NY Herald fragment questions a person’s age and worth, presenting unclear phrases about a sniffies reference and a million per year remark, with no clear event or identifiable subjects.
A Chicago Daily News note praises a small boy who politely refuses a piece of pie when the supply is running short, calling him a true hero for his restraint and consideration.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a universal healer for eruptions cuts burns scalds and sores with claims of quick healing and a special remedy for piles. The ad warns against counterfeits and urges customers to purchase the original DeWitt's from Houseworth Bros.
George Linebarry aged thirty years in Elwood dies of strychnine poisoning after domestic troubles. Police report investigations ongoing.
An advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters will give a clear head an active brain and a strong vigorous body making men fit for the battle of life.
Edward Bench thirteen year old son of Reverend G W Bench is missing under circumstances suggesting possible kidnapping. Local authorities and family appeal for information as search efforts continue.
An ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a quick cure for indigestion. It claims an ounce is as good as a three weeks' vacation and urges readers to ask druggists or customers who have used it. Product sold by Rushton's and Thomas' drug stores.
Ingalls Wagner glass factory, a major bottle plant in the gas belt, plans to resume operations on Monday after a one month shutdown, signaling production restart and local economic impact.
Pittsburg August 5 The Amalgamated Association leads a potential broad labor push against the billion dollar steel trust to decide if unionism will stand or fall. Leaders predict mass walkouts in union and non union mills to block Federal Steel and National Steel works across multiple cities.
In Omaha on August 5 a rehearsal of Arizona Female Bandit turned deadly when a revolver fired by the stage hero killed leading actress Mrs. Millie Lighthawk and wounded another, while actor Thad Brockie fatally shot himself. Clarkson hospital received the woman with a breast wound. Brockie died instantly.
Private Louis Haggerty of the Tenth U S artillery shot his wife at Sullivan's Island barracks in Charleston and then killed himself. Jealousy cited as the motive. Haggerty had enlisted from West Virginia.
Vice President Roosevelt begins a two or three day coyote hunt in Colorado Springs with companions Philip B. Stewart and Dr. Gerald W. Webb who joined him on a prior hunt in western Colorado last fall.
In Decatur Illinois John Molloy and M Mahoney were arrested after advertising for men to work on a street car line. They charged applicants ten dollars to apply on a uniform and claimed to send workers to Belleville to join the Belleville Traction Company. A man wired Belleville and learned no agents were out. Twenty men paid and returned with railroad tickets. An attempt to convict for fraud will be made.
Lima Ohio August 5 1920 W A Jones returned home early intoxicated and accused his wife of infidelity. She used a hatchet to split his head open then fled to a police officer stating her husband assaulted her. Jones is expected to die and the woman has disappeared.
After June 2nd trains run on a Sunday schedule with multiple east and west bound departures. The Lake Shore links via Cleveland with Erie and P L K railways to form the quickest direct route to Pittsburgh. Gramm er and Sarrh announce general traffic and passenger leadership along with ticket agents.
A dim dry fog named Hohrauch extends about 150 miles from its source with persistent intensity and odor. It is blamed on peat burning in North Germany and similar hazes occur in New England and Upper Canada, as well as Barotse valley, attributed to widespread grass or timber burning. The note warns that coal burning in London would produce even more harmful effects.
A Kansas preacher recounts a severe bilious colic attack cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after two doses. He contrasts his neighbor's longer illness with doctor medicine, noting the remedy's availability at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
A colored Missouri Baptist evangelist recalls a departing pastor who quit after deacons gathered and accepted his resignation. The dialogue reveals tensions with a church where no preaching is available, illustrating church leadership dynamics and community attitudes.
A. R. Bass of Morgantown Indiana suffered frequent nightly awakenings with backache and kidney pains. He reports being cured by Foley's Kidney Cure under a guarantee, reflecting common medical ads of the era.
On a hot day a lady orders her maid to buy fresh food and pinch the tripe. The maid refuses saying she was not brought up that way and tells the mistress to go out herself. The brief item includes a stray ad line about a Dr Thom electric device claimed to be perfectly safe.
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