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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
5
Conley and Son advertise woven wire fences from the American Steel Wire Co at a small advance over wholesale price. Also items note social notices, births, visits, and local positions. Reading lists include Elkhart Normal school term starting August 27 and a note on real estate loans.
Superintendent Joraden reports a 325 reward from James A. Wallace of Ellwood for arrest of the bay mare thief. Claypool marshal offers 20 for a 1500 black mare theft from William Decker’s pasture. Alva Sherwood posts 20 for a Roanoke bike stolen from Three Oaks post office. Sheriff J C Iffert offers 129 for return of a black team and arrest of the thief in Tecumseh.
Mrs. Levi Swinehart entertained company last week. Mrs. Alice Kinney hosted guests from Kankakee Illinois. Mabel Hilbis and Minnie Watts are visiting in South Bend this week. Beatrice Sanford of Elkhart was guest of Anna Kogerreis. N. E. Kogerreis ill in Elkhart and returned home. Nouman Osborn and family hosted visitors from Sailor Michigan. Mrs. Carrie Mover and children and Pearl Whitmore of Ohio visit neighbors here.
Mary A Slabaugh transfers 26 acres to George Reed for 1400 dollars. George Reed and wife sell a lot in Nippanee to Mary Slabaugh for 800 dollars. Augustin R Gildea sells a lot in Elkhart to Sarah Yoder for 21675 dollars. Alasig W Price sells a Goshen lot to J J Burns for 3044 dollars. Charles D Morrell sells a Goshen lot to J J Burns for 1. Conrad Weiberg sells a Goshen lot to J J Burns for 125 dollars. Mary O Reily sells a Goshen lot to J J Burns for 125 dollars. Henry Miller sells a Goshen lot to J J Burns for 100 dollars.
Houseworth Bros promote Banner Salve as the greatest skin medicine and claim it originated in America, suits all skin diseases and injuries, and assists piles.
Albert G. Harlan trustee in bankruptcy of Hannah Nadel and Flora Kempner sues in circuit court to require an accounting and payment of 4000 to be shared among creditors. Anderson, DuShune & Crabill file the complaint alleging involuntary bankruptcies in 1900 and improper transfer of stock and assets after the dissolution of a partnership.
Captain Orville T. Chamberlain of Elkhart receives a governor’s letter appointing him to join a commission to inspect and report on Indiana’s Chickamauga battlefield monuments. No funds are available to pay expenses, but his interest is welcomed and he will be notified of arrangements after other appointments are finalized.
Elkhart resident Susan True credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with alleviating back pain and fatigue after using them at Houseworth Bros. drug store. The ad notes 50 cents per box and offers a free sample of Dean’s Ointment for skin conditions via Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Miss Sadie Gather of Odon dies of morphine poisoning as coroner investigates possible crime. Clarence Foster, eight, of Evansville, jumps into Pipe Creek and drowns after shouting farewell to bystanders.
The Penna Society announces its annual picnic at the Island this Saturday in August. Speakers include Hon. G. Conn O. M. Conley C. Bower and Hon. John B. Stoll. Music will be provided and organizers aim for a welcoming, engaging day. Visitors from out of town expected.
William J. Replogle of the 14th U S Infantry writes from Nagasaki Japan July 25 describing Manila departure, travel to Taku and Tianjin China, and expected combat with no deaths so far. He urges his parents not to worry and notes his faith and hope. He signs from China with address for correspondence.
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney Co. swears as Toledo senior partner that the firm will pay 100 for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Also notes Goshen and Wakarusa school notices and a Brazil man electrocuted after grabbing a live wire.
Thunderstorms cause fatalities and injuries in several cities from Minnesota to Iowa. In Springfield Illinois a lightning strike killed a worker and injured others under a shelter. Meckling near Vermillion saw demolished stores and barns. Des Moines reports three inches of rain halting drought. hail and wind damaged crops and buildings across multiple towns.
Forty cadets at West Point receive the harshest discipline in the academy's history. Punishments include shortened furloughs, guard duty, and confinement to barracks, barring attendance at hops and football games, after they greeted Tactical Officer Lindsay with Silence as he entered the mess hall following reports of hazing a plebe from the 1903 class.
President McKinley departed Canton at 1 35 p m aboard a special car linked to the regular train en route to Washington. Plans for continuing to Chicago and onward to the Grand Army reunion remain undeveloped with no stop overs accepted. The party is expected to return to Canton August 29. Colonel and Mrs Myron T Herrick, guests at the McKinley home since Saturday, have gone back to Cleveland.
Ex United States Senator John J. Ingalls, longtime Kansas figure, lies critically ill in Las Vegas Nevada after a year seeking relief for a throat problem. His son Sheffield Ingalls hurries toward the bedside as word arrives from Mrs. Ingalls confirming the serious condition.
The Central Labor Union of Terre Haute asks Mayor Steeg to oust Joseph Lauer from the Board of Public Works for voting to grant patronage to the non union Gazette. Dauer represents the unionists in this request.
Advertisement boasts Dr C D Warner’s Compound of Seven Cures as a great cancer remedy and treatment for skin and blood diseases caused by contact hereditary or secondary factors. The notice notes a burglary at Dr Bonnie’s Niles home Saturday night stealing a gold watch $30 and a hypodermic set.
New York August 15 Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Deutschland completed cross Atlantic race for mail contract. Deutschland averaged 23.32 knots beating Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse at 22.79. Oceanic and City of New York未 heard from. Lloyd liner reached Cherbourg from Sandy Hook in five days nineteen hours forty four minutes.
Wheat, Corn, Pork, Lard, and Ribs futures quoted with open high low and close figures for Aug Sept Oct delivery. Listings show prices like Wheat Aug 0.7484 and Sept 0.745, Corn Sept 0.8853, Pork Sept 11.05 and Oct 11.67, Lard Sept 6.05 and Oct 6.70, Ribs Sept 7.60 and Oct 6.97, reflecting a busy futures session on the exchange.
Near Coal, Missouri, farmer Jones aged 22 and Bonnie Turner aged 18 were found dying in a buggy from morphine taken to commit suicide. They had planned to marry but faced financial setback after Jones was hurt by a horse. A note asked to be buried together in the same grave.
A Windsor letter dated January 24, 1960 praises Dr C D Warner and his Compound of Seven Cures as a cancer treatment and blood purifier. The writer, Jas Cummings, states rapid visible effects and strong recommendation for its use.
Rosslyn Hy Ferrell, the confessed killer of Express Messenger Lane, was taken by local police from Columbus to the Toledo and Ohio Central depot and escorted to Marysville for a preliminary hearing. An affidavit charges him with first degree murder. Miss Cotslow, Ferrell s fiancée, visited in secret with her father expressing despair and farewell.
Hon. A. S. Zook will lecture this week before the Chautauqua Literary Society at National Lake Park in Cumberland Maryland. The event adds to the program of lectures and cultural talks planned for the park.
Harry Guimeyer moves his dental office to rooms above Thomas drug store on East Franklin street. Kesler Bros. offers a bargain call. Beck Krumpetz promotes horseshoeing and blacksmithing. G E Holland showcases photography services and new swain lines for spring and summer. Louis Glassier sells pumps and windmills at R Stutsman with low prices. Franklin street repairs available.
Tailor made suits at prices that presss and satisfy the people is the order of the day at Hoetger Bros leading tailors 421 Main Street. Neatest nobbiest and best bakery in the city is F G Shaw's. cuth Ma's at Ice cream ices sherbets ad all frozen delicacies a specialty. Clean pure and fresh drugs toilet articles and perfumery so what the people always get at the Thomas dive store corner Main and Marion streets.
Page feature lists several springtime bargains and shop notices. A. C. Keens sells pop corn at four cents per two pounds. Elkhart Fuel Co. offers coal salt feed and seeds. A. W. Shively closes out summer weight clothing and gents furnishings. O. G. Curtis offers furniture refrigerators frames upholstery. Dr Price’s Pills advertised for constipation and headaches. Felt’s Drug Store near the depot. J Theemas promotes value in gents furnishings and hats.
Globe Real Estate exchange announces Stark and Beardsley preparations near the Northern Star saloon with imported cigars and fine wines and liquors. 102 North Main Street lists CJ Stilson & Co. offering a complete stock and up-to-date wallcovering with cleaning and repair services. The Snipe cigar by F Leusch is promoted as a top 5c option, available through dealers, alongside fountain drinks at Goldmans and Verner’s Ginger Ale.
Try D N Lieb for the test and cheapest batteries for electric bells. Also at Miller and Jessup you can find buggy and horse furnishing goods very cheap. Ladies buy Clauss Shears praised as the best made. C 3 Crane and Geo.
David Condon aged 85 died after a fall from a plow near Union Mills on Saturday. He suffered a brain concussion and the injury proved fatal.
A Lakeside post office was robbed of postage stamps valued at 50 dollars. No injuries reported and suspects remain at large. Local police cordon off the area as investigators inspect the scene for clues.
A collage of storefront notices listing Heffner & Co and other merchants offering meats and produce at Main Street addresses. Advertisers include a bath house, dental discount, harness sales, tailoring and clothing, and a furniture dealer with a note on tax measures.
Local ad advises readers to consult H. Rohrer for painting and paper charging needs. The note praises Rohrer’s understanding of the business and promises customer satisfaction.
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