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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
5
In a fable told by Mr Sunfish and Mr Minnow, a bait box filled with bread crumbs and crusts is claimed by Sunfish who says he will not be selfish. Minnow objects but Sunfish admits taking the best from the box, leaving the minnows surprised by the outcome and lesson.
W H Phillips of 212 East Jackson street a Conn s band instrument factory burnisher reports kidney pain backache and painful secretions for six months He says Doan s Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros Drug Store relieved his symptoms and urges others with kidney complaints to try them Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells them under the name Doan s for 50 cents
Notice announces repair work on wagons and carriages, noting neat and prompt service. Details unreadable in the fragment.
Flames from a defective dynamo in the Metropolitan Electric railway tunnel in Paris engulfed three trains. Ninety or more feared dead, with forty-five bodies taken to morgues. officials declare major inquiry and city mourning. No Americans among victims.
Bloomington Michigan August 12 Dr T H Smith cited to answer charges of contempt for keeping custody of his grandchild under court order The article states Sydney Smith Pittsburg newspaper artist is the child's father who abducted the child The court gives one week to regain possession and says the father will be prosecuted for abduction.
In New Haven on August 12 George E. Crawford a Yale law student and winner of the Towns end prize in oratory has been appointed clerk in the Probate Court.
Indianapolis reports link Rufus Cantrell Ollie Saunders and Samuel Martin to a death in 1900. Martin used a club to kill Richard Jordan and Cantrell slit the throat later in the cellar. A witness feared the gang and kept quiet until imprisonment. The body was moved to a dental college. Martin claims Cantrell and Saunders orchestrated the murder.
Springfield Aug 12 Gov Yates is suffering from dysentery. The attack is not serious but keeps him in bed with no improvement. Several officials came to confer but were not admitted to the mansion as his condition prevented visits.
The twenty first annual convention of the Illinois Federation of Labor will open in Springfield on Tuesday October 13. Officials aim to have every labor assembly in the state represented and to map legislative work for the next session.
Despondent over Nellie Tiers not being allowed to live with him Edgar Tiers of Paterson N J attempted strangulation in Wilkes Barre Pa. proceedings are now pending to annul the marriage.
Viola Barnell of Lincoln files a $5000 damages suit against Yule Brothers' laundry after alleging a faulty recommendation and exposure to a blacklist kept by the local laundry trust. The case arises in Lincoln Nebraska on August 12.
New Holland Ohio Aug 12 reports indicate Union Bank cashier John K Brown is missing and authorities await an expert to open the bank safe as efforts stall.
Six members of the crew of the steamer Matan zas from Tampico and Havana have been taken to Swinburne Islands Hospital for treatment and observation.
Protect Texas From Fever. Dallas August 12 Yellow fever in Mexico grows more menacing to Texas prompting stringent measures to keep the disease from entering the state.
The De Forest wireless telegraph system will be installed immediately on the Cleveland and Buffalo line steamers. The work starts soon in Cleveland, Ohio, with plans to connect the steamers for wireless communication.
Police fought to save a prisoner attacked by a mob of Italians after being accused of fatally slashing a boy. The officers ultimately succeeded in protecting the inmate.
Dallas reports former Governor F. B. Lubbock aged 90 plans to marry Miss Scott of Abilene Texas described as considerably younger. The announcement notes the couple will wed in the near future with local interest in the union.
Boston reports trapshooter B L Woodward aged 38 has died at his Brockton home. Woodward held a national reputation for his marksmanship.
Tennessee constitutional provision states ministers of the gospel, devoted to God and the care of souls, should not be diverted from their great duties. The text emphasizes clerical role and dedication to spiritual responsibilities, warning against entanglements that distract from pastoral duties.
In Hartford City Indiana Aug 4 a mob of about 500 men surrounded the jail to lynch two black men accused of attacking and injuring George Hershey the farmer's son. Police reportedly avoided a break in by releasing the keys to the sheriff who allowed an investigation. The boy described having his gun taken and being cut with a pocket knife before walking home half a mile. A posse was formed quickly and chase began with guards posted along roads in heavy rain.
American League results include St Louis 5 Chicago 3 and Philadelphia 5 New York one hundred. Washington 5 Boston 2. Cleveland 5 Detroit 4. National League scores show St Louis 3 and Pittsburgh 2. New York 43 Boston 1. Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 4. American Association and Western League tallies feature St Paul 2 Indianapolis ts Columbus 6. Kansas City 8 Louisville 8. Toledo 2 Milwaukee 2. Peoria 5 Des Moines 4. Omaha 3 Milwaukee 2. St Joseph 9 Denver 8. Three-Eye League games list Davenport 7 Dubuque 1. Cedar Rapids 6 Rockford 0. Bloomington 3 Rock Island 2. Decatur 19 Springfield 0. Central League scores Evansville 4 Dayton 2. Grand Rapids 8 Terre Haute 0. South Bend 7 Wheeling 5. Fort Wayne 8 Marion bt.
A Denton Texas citizen proposes Stevens Point change its name to Philharmropy to attract two global philanthropy institutions with unlimited capital. He promises a total outlay of a billion dollars for the International Political Specialists' school and the World's Diathetic institute. A Denton paper confirms Mr. Lee as reliable.
Judge Thomas Kennedy heard a petition to establish a levee and drainage district in western Ford County. The project aims to reclaim land valued at about $1,000,000 with an estimated cost of $150,400.
Japanese health authorities packed the body of George H. Ferguson, an American engineer who died in Kobe, in four coffins. Remains and inclosures weighed 2406 pounds on reaching New York.
A Paris congress on Anglo French commercial rapprochement backs creating a free port at Bordeaux and urges negotiations with the United States. The resolution emphasizes improving trade ties and reducing barriers to foster stronger economic links.
Trenton August 4. Corporation Clerk John W. Brooks reports that since January 1, 1901 New Jersey has collected filing fees for chartering corporations totaling 70,795 dollars and 63 cents. The sum reflects the steady stream of business formation in the state.
In Gloucester on August 6 a swordfish tore into the schooner Emily Cooney injuring the vessel so severely Captain Cooney abandoned the voyage and put back to port.
Count Tolstoi publishes a pessimistic article titled An Appeal to Politicians arguing liberty declines under all forms of government. The piece surveys the inevitable erosion of freedom and urges political leaders to rethink governance.
A brief notice from Washington dated August 4 reports that about three soldiers are returning home, with details obscured in the fragmentary text.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, issues a direct challenge to D. M. Parry, president of the National Manufacturers' Association, to a Labor Day debate in Indianapolis. Parry welcomes the idea but notes he does not oppose unions and criticizes their tactics while defending his business against boycott claims.
Boston reports that Willard S. Allen, treasurer of the Methodist Preachers' Aid Society, embezzled an additional 8 000 from the Methodist Historical Society, raising total losses to about 80 000 with prior 20 000 borrowed from friends. Police trace leads from Lewis S. Cates linking Allen to Rochester, New York.
Henry Bigham Kring, 27, son of Emanuel Kring, longtime Union township farmer, was jailed at Goshen after escaping from custody during a transport from Longcliff asylum. Declared insane last spring, Kring has endured epilepsy since childhood and has rampaged through the jail, smashing a radiator and attacking staff, prompting urgent action by Longcliff officials.
Melbourne Florida man H Huggins credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a doctor warned of consumption. The testimonial claims dramatic recovery and notes the product cures throat and lung diseases. Available from Housework Bros. druggists with trial bottles free.
Geo Doll and wife sell to Abram Master and wife a lot in Goodspeed's addition Elkhart for 2200 dollars. Elkhart Institute Association by trustee sells to John H Zook a lot Colley addition Goshen for 495 dollars. Orilla Dinehart and others sell to Josiah Herschberger a lot Dinehart place Elkhart for 2125 dollars. Delos N Weaver and wife sell to Della M Weaver and wife a lot Adams addition Elkhart for 1 dollar. L S Frink and wife sell to Mrs Anderson a lot Allendale addition Elkhart for 400 dollars. First National Bank and others sell to David G Walters and wife land in Concord township for 1000 dollars. David G Walters and wife sell to George M Walters lots in Bickel and Adams additions Elkhart for 999.68 dollars.
A user testimonial from F. J. Green of Lancaster New Hampshire praises WHilectric Bitters for curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after years of failure with other remedies. He credits the product with his and his wife’s long term health, calling it a grand tonic for women. Offered at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Houseworth Bros.
The Czar grants religious toleration in the empire, likely improving Baptists' condition. Russia has 198 Baptist churches with 22,244 members, and 1,254 were baptized last year.
A brief ad proclaims Dr. King's New Life Pills maintain health by arousing lazy organs to aid digestion and prevent constipation. The copy contrasts pale sallow with rosy complexions and urges purchase at Houseworth Bros druggists for 25 cents.
Six Hepplewhite chairs sold for 350 dollars and two Chippen dale armchairs for 105 dollars at Norwich.
A runaway nearly cost J B Orner Franklin Grave and Th. For four years an ulcer resisted doctors. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the leg wound easily. Also good for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. 250 at House worth Bros. drug store.
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