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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1900

Page

6

Notice to Citizens of Indiana on License to Sell Intoxicants

Notice to residents of Concord township Elkhart county Indiana and surrounding areas that Wreak W Wreckwire a male over 21 and resident for over a year will apply for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a specific Beardsley addition building Goshen at the next county commissioners session on the first Monday in September 1900. The license would allow sale and consumption on the premises described as part of lot 56 in Beardsley’s first addition now Ellhart town with the room on the east side of the upper floor over the described brick building fronting a public highway.

Uinhart Concord Township Eik- Yyortecunt Irdiana Elkhart County Indiana Beardsley Sity Ellhart Fran W. Wigk Wilch Aus Sth Elkhart Fourth Ward John G. Schmidt Board of Commissioners Pegim Ants Goshen Ind Flkhner County Fikhart Rooom Tyler Avenue John C. Schmidt T. Frank W. Shirrey Whiale Board of Commissioners of Elkhart Ley Tocatec Us Roiin Louisa J. Chapman Henry P. Chapman Main Street Frank W. Shirley

Notice of liquor license application in Elkhart County Indiana

John C Schmidt a resident of Concord Township Elkhart County Indiana seeks a license to sell spiritous and other intoxicating liquors in a front room on the ground floor of a three story brick building on Tyler Avenue in the city of Elkhart. The request is to be heard by the Elkhart County Commissioners at Goshen Court House on the first Monday in September 1900.

License Notice for Frank W. Shirley in Elkhart Indiana

Frank W. Shirley applies for a license to sell intoxicating liquors at 805 South Main Street Elkhart in the north one third of lot 4 in Chapman additions. The application is before the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners and concerns the first Monday in September 1906. Shirley has resided in Concord Township over 90 days and is over 21 with good character.

Appointment of Lovina Ouderkirk as Administratrix in Indiana

The notice states Lovina Ouderkirk has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Andrew Ouderkirk, deceased, with Arria M. Conley attorney listed. Located at 26 Elkhart, Indiana. Public court filing details provided with reference number 7339.

Andrew Ouderkirk Elkhart Indiana Lovina Oudere Arria M. Conley

Robert Kingston Scott Dies in Ohio Home

Toledo dispatch reports Robert Kingston Scott former civil governor of South Carolina died at his Napoleon Ohio residence. The obituary notes his death date and location with no further detail. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised in the clipping.

Robert Kingston Scott Toledo Ohio South Carolina Napoleon

Buller Engages Boers Near Amerspoort Casualties Reported

London dispatch from August 13 notes Lord Roberts report: Buller occupied Amerspoort on August 7 as Boer forces retreated six miles before arrival. 20 wounded. Buller moved along the Reistspruit toward Emelo on August 9. Marshaling arrests include Marcie and 30 armed burghers plus a Natal spy. Hunter cites 130 burghers surrender with heavy ammunition. Kitchener clashed with De Wet near Lindeque within sight of Methuen.

Amerspoort London War Office Lord Roberts Pretoria Johannesburg Buller Reistspruit Ermelo Hunter Kitchener de Wet Lindeque Methuen

Rumored death by own action linked to Steyn case

A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports persistent rumor in Lourenzo Marquez that Mr. Stern has committed death by own action. The London rumor appears in a Telegraph telegraph dispatch dated August 13.

Steyn London Lourenzo Marquez Daily Telegraph Stern

Bailey's Laxative Tablets Advertisement Claims Health Benefits

An old ad touts Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a cure for constipation and related ailments. It promises a rosy complexion and clearer head, noting 10c packages contain 20 tablets and 60 tablets packages, chocolate coated, from Lakeside Medicine Co. in Chicago and sold at Rashkton's drug store in Elkhart Indiana.

Bailey W. J. Bailey Lakeside Medicine Co Chicago Rashkton Elkhart Ind

No Appetite? Take Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Today

An ad from Thomas’ drug store promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin to relieve stomach discomfort and boost appetite, urging readers to eat normally again.

Explosion Kills Three at Portland Gas Plant

An explosion in the boiler-house of the Portland Gas Light Company killed three men and injured two others. Victims named are William Carey of Brighton Massachusetts William Case former Concord New Hampshire yardmaster and Robert Moles an engineer. Injured include John Fournier Michael Skerritt and Arthur Mulein with Case and Moles dying at once. Carey died after being caught by debris and burned.

Portland Portland Gas Light Company William Carey Brighton Mass William Case Coneord N. H Robert Moles John Fournier Michael Skerritt Arthur Mulein Case Moles Carey

Mirodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertised in Indian and American Markets

In India famine tolls rise as food access fails while in America many perish from indigestion. Mirodol Dyspepsia Cure promises instant digestion and radical relief of stomach troubles, marketed by House Worth Bros.

India America Land of Plenty Houseworth Bros

Undershirt man fined for disturb peace in St Louis

The undershirt man, claiming to be the original under shirt man, appeared in police court in St Louis Missouri on August 14. He was fined 16 dollars for disturbing the peace after refusing to wear a coat or shirt. A Chicago reader comments on cold weather and health remedies.

St. Loulis, Mo

Negroes Kill Two White Men in Georgia

In Sylvania Georgia on August 13 two white men R F Herrington and Milton Mears were killed by two negro men named Alexander after a buggy collision. Capt Jesse T Wade organized a posse to seize the suspects, shots were fired from their house wounding Wade, the sheriff later arrived with reinforcements to arrest the Alexanders.

Sylvania R. F. Herrington Milton Mears Alexander Herrington Mears Jesse T. Wade Alexanders

Minister's Good Work With Colic Remedy

Rev A A Power of Emporia Kansas asserts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after a severe bilious attack. He recounts helping a neighbor with one dose then a second if needed, who was fully relieved. For sale by A O Rowe druggist.

Chamberlain Rev A. A. Power Emporia Kan Ben A. O. Rowe

Forest Fires threaten Catskills hotels in Peru area

In Peru by Forest Fires Haines Falls August 13 alarm rose as wildfires spread from the Kaaterskill woods toward the Laurel house and nearby cottages. Firefighters and farmers worked to battle the blaze with fears some were cut off and in danger. One Minute Cough Cure touted as a remedy by Houseworth Bros.

Peru Haines Falls Catskill Kaaterskill Laurel House Houseworth Bros

Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart and Nappanee

Charles S Tousley and wife transfer to Edith J Carpenter a lot in Elkhart for 1. Edith J Carpenter transfers to Mary J Tousley a lot in Elkhart for 1. William W Widmeyer transfers to Peter H Stahley a lot in Nappanee for 75. St Joseph County Savings Bank transfers to Margaret A Binkley 10114 acres in York for 1250. William J Best and wife transfer to John I Shively a lot in Nappanee for 700. John Stauffer transfers to Oliver J Shively and wife a lot in Nappanee for 1. Oliver J Shively and wife transfer to Sarah Housour a lot in Nappanee for 725.

Charles S. Tousley Edith J. Carpenter Elkhart Mary J. Tousley William W. Widmeyer Peter H. Stahley Nappanee St. Joseph County Savings Bank Margaret A. Binkley York William J. Best John I. Shively John Stauffer Oliver J. Shively Sarah Housour

Whooping Cough Relief Praised by Danville Mother

Mrs. O. E. Dutton of Danville Illinois says two of her children had whooping cough. A small bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar gave relief and a 50 cent bottle saved a doctor's bill. Houseworth Bros.

O. E. Dutton Danville Ill Foley Houseworth Bros

Baby Heir to 100 Million Created by Vanderbilt Family

Rumor swirls that George Vanderbilt and Edith Stuyvesant Dresser welcomed a son in Baltimore last Sunday. The boy is reported as heir to 100 million dollars, with secrecy surrounding the birth. The couple wed in Paris on June 1, 1838, and the bride was an heiress.

Ashville N. C Baltimore George Vanderbilt Edith Stuyvesant Dresser Paris

Remedy Offered Similar to Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

A notice states that a remedy equal to Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin will be received and asks interested parties to inquire at Thomas' drug store for particulars.

Dr. Caldwell Thomas’ Drug Store

Real estate transfers and a political spending note

Charles S Burlingame and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Rachel Nevill for 2000 dollars. Noah Ott and wife transfer land in Benton to Emma Rh Gounderman for 2000 dollars. Elia W Nash transfers a lot in Goshen to Simon Flickinger for 100 dollars. Millons will be spent in politics this year and a testimonial about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is included.

Charles S. Burlingame Rachel Nevill Elkhart Noah Ott Emma Rh. Gounderman Benton Elia W. Nash Simon Flickinger Goshen Houseworth Bros

Saloonkeeper Arrested in Fisherman Murder Case

Charles Pfeiffer a Toledo saloonkeeper is in custody charged with killing Craig shipyard employee Peter Rosenberg by two blows to the head. Pfeiffer admitted striking Rosenberg after a dispute over Rosenberg losing $7 in a dice game at Pfeiffer’s saloon.

Toledo Charles Pfeiffer Craig Shipyards Peter Rosenberg Pfeiffer Rosenberg

Subscriptions Offer 300 Prize Draw in Indiana State Sentinel

Readers are urged to pay subscriptions in advance to enter a money prize drawing. Twenty five prizes of 2 dollars and twenty five prizes of 1 dollar are awarded, with a chance at 300 dollars for 50 cents. Subscriptions paid in advance grant another year and a guess entry. The Indiana State Sentinel markets as the greatest family newspaper in the West.

Bryan Stevenson McKinley Roosevelt Indiana Indiana State Sentinel West Bryan and

Gasoline blast injures several in Kenosha saloon

A gasoline explosion at a Main Street saloon run by Henry N. Beck blindsides Kenosha. seriously burned: Beck and Christensen. others injured include Henry A. Andre Louis Towers and J Peterson. The incident leaves two men severely burned and four others bruised or cut.

Kenosha Wis Main Street Henry N. Beck Christensen Henry A. Andre Louis Towers J. Peterson

Yukon Telegraphs Soon to Link Dawson Fort Cudahy

H L Gilchin announces the Yukon telegraph system from Atlin to the outside world will be operational by Oct 1 and an extension from Dawson to Fort Cudahy on the Alaska border will be ready. The Yukon basin line will connect with the British system serving key northern points. White Pass and Yukon Route cuts rates in half on steamers Dawson to Whitehorse and intermediates. Dawson papers note preparations for Lord and Lady Minto's visit.

Victoria B. C H. L. Gilchin Yukon Atlin Dawson Fort Cudahy Yukon Territory Alaska Servin Far North White Horse White Pass Lord and Lady Minto

Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted for Bright's Disease

An advertisement urges early use of Foley's Kidney Cure for Bright's Disease and diabetes noting high death rates from delaying treatment. It claims the remedy is a certain cure if taken in early stages and warns readers to not ignore symptoms. Houreworth Bros.

Foley Bright Houreworth Bros

Replogie Arrested on False Pretense Charge

W. T. Replogie was arrested at Port land and transported to Van Wert Ohio to answer a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.

W. T. Replogie Portland VanWert, O

Old Settlers Reunion Highlighted by Harmony Attendance

Elisha Brown, ninety three, attended the Harmony reunion where he has lived since ten. Aaron Locke, eighty five, and Thomas Marshall, ninety, were among younger attendees. The event recalls Economy where Indiana’s first abolition society was organized.

Elisha Brown Harmony Aaron Locke Thomas Marshall Indiana

Nine Struck by Lightning in Bronx Storm

Nine people sought shelter under trees in the Bronx during a storm and were struck by a single lightning flash. James Brown Hungarian tailor his wife and five children and neighbors Bertha Lescowitz and Bertha Silverman were hospitalized at Fordham hospital. Doctors said Mrs Brown and two children and Bertha Silverman faced possible death. Silverman was the worst injured. Lescowitz faced possible death or insanity.

New York Bronx James Brown Bertha Lescowitz Bertha Silverman Fordham Hospital Brown Silverman

Diamond Digest Tablets touted as cure for dyspepsia

An old advertisement rails against harsh laxatives and promotes Diamond Digest Tablets from the Diamond Drug Co. It claims to restore digestion and bowel function in two weeks, offers a money back guarantee, and urges readers to request a free sample from 84 West Broadway New York.

Augustus Ruggles Greater New York Medical Association Diamond Drrug Co West Broadway New York

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