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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
8
The unsettled condition of the coal trade compels me to book all orders for future delivery at current prices. I will supply customers with high grade coal including Massilon Washed Nut and Jackson Hill coal for summer use. I have Dr. Kingham’s Waste Lime Wolverine and Sandusky Portland Cement in stock.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Hugs Belcher on the Lee Anderson farm two miles south of the city last night. A daughter was born Friday to Mr and Mrs D W Sanford of Willow Jale.
Farmers learn Harvest Queen Milling Co resumes operation in Dikhart Indiana buying any quantity of wheat. John Ludwig Mer. calls on growers to bring grain for highest cash prices before selling elsewhere.
Paniel T Moore of Cherrydale Pennsylvania and Miss Clara E Parrett of Covington Indiana wed last Thursday after a humorous ad hinting at a lifelong rope analogy drew them together. The couple met via a playful notice and decided to marry in the city.
H. A. Mumaw resigns as secretary of the Elkhart Normal School and Business Institute to devote full time to medical practice. Advertising notes on prompt wall repairs and free sight testing at 409 South Main Street Elkhart. Specializes in chronic diseases throat chest and eye examinations for glasses.
The Bean Hill Beacon reports a heated dispute over whether the army post should be placed at the Sellars farm or along Pogue's run. A threatened coercive measure is noted as the wife warns of hardship until replacement of household tools.
Uncle Billy Ramsey of Fincastle seeks a patent for a bald head remedy. Reportedly the main ingredients are putternut and spirits of pokeberry.
Fragmentary dialect depicts a heated argument with references to firing a weapon and threats to “heat em” until “enery hides.” Characters include Reuben and Hiram Bisby, set near Pawpaw Creek, conveying a tense rural confrontation.
In Pittsburg fifty thousand workers face layoffs as fuel shortages from a prolonged miners strike cripple steel operations. Affiliated US Steel plants and Jones & Laughlin are directly affected with major furnaces at risk of closing. National Tube Company may lack motive power unless the crisis worsens. Two non union workers were shot by strikers at Edgerton colliery in Scranton, severely wounded.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania unknowns exploded a stick of dynamite under the front door of Jean Workis residence in Pittston township. The blast wrecked the door and frightened six occupants including two mine workers who were warned to stay home. John I. Gehr, Colorado, released after serving for violating an injunction in a United Mine Workers case.
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, arrived in Chicago from Spring Valley and plans to depart for Wilkes-Barre Pa. He met with National Secretary W B Wilson and Illinois Mineworkers leaders. He denied action to end the strike and said he had heard of an Atlantic City conference but had no personal information on plans or a Morgan arrival.
Washington reports Captain McLellan of the Manning with Lt Berthoff observing a new fur seal rookery on Boulder Island in the Aleutians. The herd, branded none, lies west of San Francisco within American waters and amid concerns over fur seal decline at Pribylov.
An electrical storm in Springfield Illinois killed 12 day-old Freddie Benning, child of Mr and Mrs Benning, reportedly the citys tiniest infant born weighing less than a pound. Thunder claps threw the child into spasms with fatal result. Madison Wisconsin reports Conklin becomes warden on Aug 20.
The Twentieth Century Limited travels toward the east from Chicago while a Siberian traveler and a Brooklyn observer recount Ligonier Indiana’s long feud with the Lake Shore Railway. Tensions peaked over grade crossings and a water tank, then over timetables and mail service, with trains disrupted and locals pressing for changes. The town, once battling the railroad, now sees occasional fast runs but remains wary of past feuds and noisy engineers.
The article notes the incorporation of the Cleveland Palmer Handle Company of Frankfort with capital stock of $20,000. Directors listed include John M. Cleveland Joseph Py Palmer and Thomas N. Lucas.
A vintage advertisement claims systemic catarrh underpins many ailments and that Peruna and Manalin remove the cause. It cites patient Alma Cox and Sen. M C Butler praising the tonic for dyspepsia, stomach trouble, and nerve distress, asserting wide restorations of health and mucous membrane balance.
Denver August court ruling blocks admission of New York trust proxies and denies recognizing the July 30 meeting minutes. Judge Riner says the board must verify stockholder rights, setting stage for further action as Gates and Osgood factions seek a settlement before the upcoming election.
Chicago Aug 20 Congressman R R Hitt ill at Stratford hotel moved to his Mount Morris home. Attending physician advised home care though still very ill. Brother John Hitt said patient appears somewhat improved. Ottumwa fire destroys Parsons College at Fairfield causing about 50060 loss with insurance half that.
Madrid August 20 Senator Arelano Spain ambassador to Buenos Ayres will depart Madrid soon for a secret mission to Cuba.
Fragmentary notes show nominations for Congress with party designations and district references. Mentions Kentucky Meek Moss and Pennsylvania districts 19th and 13th, with candidate initials D F Lafean R and Ry an D. The legible items indicate party affiliation and district identifiers without full names or results.
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