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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
6
The state plans to place on sale September 1 six million acres of lands scattered statewide at prices from one to three dollars per acre. Down payment is forty percent with balance due in three equal installments. For details contact Mires states and the Southwest Belt Route offices in St. Louis.
Local reports describe a Valley Line route decision favoring Brighton with funding via a subsidy, including a $1 000 pledge from landowner Joe Bauer for a lakeside resort drive. Election day set for Sept 11 in several townships, while talks with Angola Railway and Fawer Co. explore Lake James short line purchase.
In Detroit yesterday the bondmaster Creature was ordered by Justice St. Aubin to pay his wife seven dollars weekly for support and cover expenses for her trip from New York to Detroit and back. He was held on over 300 dollars bond to fulfill the court directions.
Two anglers Byron Carleton and C Walley Bonde fished Whistiana Lake yesterday from 2 PM to 6 PM. They landed three standard size bluegills before stopping due to lack of ARENE SCs.
The Stotsmans and descendants held their second annual reunion at Islam Park on Saturday with 225 attendees. A dinner followed, a group photo was taken, then a literary program at a pavilion. Officers for the year were elected and guests from several towns attended. The society plans to meet again the second Saturday in August 1906.
Grevity firemen at Central station refinished their sleeping quarters at no extra cost to the city. Thomas Anderson of the Board of Works distributed ice cream and cigars after the work, which included repainting, varnishing, and frescoing with new rugs purchased for the rooms. The improvements were done by the firemen in their spare time over three weeks, saving substantial city expense.
Report details a recent fishing expedition on the St. Joe where bass weighed around two pounds on average. Several fish were donated to William Wizer who has long been involved in local angling events.
The memoir of the author of John Inglesant, prepared by his widow, notes how stammering began in childhood but how self cure was found. The method involved repeating the opening syllable and silent practice with lips closed until speech could begin.
A Roumanian wedding custom features a bride crossing a silver bridge laid in coins across the table. Fresh minted coins form a double row, and the bride steps over them to reach her groom while the father gives a blessing. In grander feasts the bridge may run lengthwise along the table.
A recital tale recalls Liszt reacting to Miss M playing Sterndale Bennett's The Maid of Orleans. After six pages he asks for the piece name and quips that the original manuscript might have fared better than the maid.
The piece cites Lord Sefton advising to eat strawberries with powdered sugar, Malmsey, and a biscuit ice after meals. It also mentions a diplomat puzzled by strawberries and cream at a London garden party, asking pourquoi faire and doubting its eatability for humans.
An old account describes the Bank of Ireland and Bank of England guards changing daily. The porter delivers a large book to the officer each morning for signature of name, rank and regiment. Upon departure, a half sovereign is left as the officer's perquisite.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt presents a humorous exchange about a family member labeled the white sheep. The dialogue features a man of the house and a colored maid contrasting perception of a brother.
Mrs. Catterson explains she has had fourteen cooks in three months and none pleased her. The exchange reflects a tense household hiring saga with repeated replacements.
Texas plans the first public land sale of 6 000 000 acres from the public school domain on Sept 1 under Land Commissioner J J Terrell. Land near the Panhandle Gulf coast and remote river basins will be offered to actual settlers with terms including a fortieth down and 3 percent interest, three years residence, and potential oil or mineral rights.
A fragmentary report from a local parish council mentions ownership of Henn and Mundesley in England with unclear phrasing and several edits to a proposed new entry.
Governor John H. Mickey of Nebraska declares that applicants and current state workers must abstain from intoxicants and profanity. He cites personal business standards, urges clean morals for a trustworthy state administration, prompting anger among employees and a pledge movement.
Elkhart residents recount swift relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Phireas Mechling of 1310 Kenton street reports long standing kidney trouble and a painful backache eased quickly after buying a box at Houseworth Bros. His wife also found relief. Doan's is sold by dealers for 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY is the agent.
Mothers overcome fear of a harsh second summer as Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry is promoted as a nature based remedy for summer complaints. The ad emphasizes its specific use for common seasonal ailments.
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a quick remedy for burns cuts bruises and sprains claiming instant relief and soothing effects. It emphasizes household use and accessibility from the medicine chest.
A note from Clara Nelson demands immediate settlement of all outstanding debts. The signer requests contact and payment at once to oblige.
Howard Kelsey and Noah Bilk hart visited relatives in Elkhart and the neighborhood. Silas Paul stayed with friends at Crum's Point while Bert Martin visited Granger. J. H. Kingston and Mr. J. Kingston hosted relatives in Elkhart. Frank Kantz and wife and Andrew Tuesley traveled between Cassopolis and Crystal Springs camp. Mrs. Ollie Hicks visited Philadelphia. Margaret Tuesley listed as sick. Mrs. Mohn visits grandson Asa Gilbert and family in Elkhart.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as the remedy to regulate the stomach and bowels and to help babies sleep and grow. Sold by Houseworth Bros for 85 cents.
Advertisement notes greatly reduced round trip fares via the Chicago Great Western Railway to numerous U S states and Canadian provinces. Tickets available the first and third Tuesdays monthly. for details contact FF R. Moss at 115 Adams Street Chicago.
An old apothecary style ad urges readers not to wait for poverty or illness and claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea will positively drive out impurities. Sold as tea or tablets by Houseworth Bros. for 35 cents.
Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a stomach and bowel regulator for kids, promoting healthy sleep. The bene factor is Houseworth Bros, pricing at 35 cents.
Advertisement claims Dean's Ointment cures itching with no failure. Sold for 50 cents at any drug store.
Low fares advertised for Portland Oregon and Seattle Tacoma Everett Victoria Vancouver via Great Western Railway. Tickets on sale daily with travel start May 23 and end September 29. Includes connections through Chicago and promotions to western destinations.
Elkhart readers are invited to a low cost excursion to Greensburg Indiana by the I O O F Home. Grand Master Farrer Grand Secretary Leedy Assembly President Mrs Mann and other leaders will attend to welcome members and showcase the world renowned fraternal institution. The trip will be run by Canton Gishen No. 9 with uniformed members in charge to ensure comfort and enjoyment for all passengers.
Two young men, Carl Dunnington of South Bend and Fred Wick of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, suffered delirium tremens in the city jail last night. Dunnington, 27, staggered on Main Street before being jailed and yelled at imaginary snakes, bees, and reptiles until injections calmed him. Wick, 25, endured visions of bees and tore at his clothes until a jailouse remedy subdued him. Both are without funds and will serve time in jail.
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs William Barger of South Bend fell from the second story window into the adjoining yard. He carried a torn screen that wrapped around him, yet he escaped serious injury and can walk about after a strong shaking. Mrs Barger is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron Work of this city.
Rioters clashed for hours in Stroh LaGrange county during a street vendor beauty contest with contestants from Stroh and Elmira. Charles Leiderens and Ellis Snellenberger were assaulted by about 20 Elmira residents as the crowd fought with stones and clubs. Fourteen injured treated by doctors in Stroh and Elmira. Leiderens and Snellenberger seriously hurt.
Over a hundred members were initiated at the Court of Honor No 738 second meeting held in the K of P Hall. State Manager Johnson attended and helped install officers. Speeches followed by refreshments and a dance. Dr W Stauffer named Past Chancellor but declined by I C Wells. Melvin Weaver elected director. Next meeting in two weeks will feature amateur theatricals dancing and card playing. Johnson organized a lodge at Goshen last night.
No Presbyterian church services or Sabbath school tomorrow due to organ removal and chairs spread inside the church as repairs proceed.
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