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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
3
The Washington Star relays a humorous tale of a veteran express conductor who, after a frantic search, accepts a ticketless first vice president of the line through with a courteous bow. The faux dilemma resolves with mutual restraint and a smooth journey, avoiding a scene or punishment.
A Cleveland youth weighing 120 pounds astonishes bystander strongmen by refusing to be lifted from the floor. The phenomenon, tied to a few practitioners, eludes explanation and defies easy teaching, leaving doctors and scientists puzzled by this natural power.
An advertisement promotes B. B. B. Botanic Blood Balm as a blood purifier to cure eczema and itching ailments. It claims to remove humors causing skin sores boils and rashes, offering a free trial and nationwide sales through druggists. The ad lists Atlanta Georgia manufacturer and C. D. Rushton as a druggist distributor.
Noblesville reports the county brought suit against Peter R. Martz former treasurer to recover 1292 dollars claimed as excess fees drawn beyond the fee and salary law. Martz served in 1893 94 and agrees to repay if the court rules against him while the legality of the fees is in litigation.
An old clerical warning notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised repeatedly and urges trying it. The tip claims an ounce cures more than a three week vacation and cites local druggists Rushton's and Thomas' as sellers.
Kokomo. A. F. Armstrong administrator for Charles G. Armstrong sues A. B. Armstrong alleging after the elder Armstrong died the nephew took control of stock valued at 24000 in the Armstrong Langdon company and the Kokomo Rubber Company.
Mrs S H Allport of Johnstown Pa reports her young daughter nearly died from croup but was instantly helped by One Minute Cough Cure. Houseworth Bros.
H. H. Richards, foremost criminal attorney in Corydon, disappeared after leaving home at term’s end. Family suspects he went to Oklahoma and plans to return before the fall term, but he gave no notice of his departure.
Mrs O B Dutton of Danville says both her children had whooping cough and a small bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured the cough and saved a doctor's bill at Rushton's drug store.
Jeffersonville report says Herman Jackson and Clarence Hamilton of Louisville were jailed for misdemeanor but released after they repaired the courthouse flagstaff to fly the national colors. They climbed fifty feet to reach the pole and complete the stunt.
The sixteenth annual meeting of the old settlers of Tipton county will be held in this place Saturday, September 7. The Hon. John W. Kern of Indianapolis, Capt. David F. Allen of Frankfort, Major McFadden of Logansport, and Judge W. W. Mount of Tipton will deliver addresses.
Huntington county commissioner Lewis Long of Pleasant Plain was thrown from a horse and struck on the head and neck. His condition causes alarm as he lies injured following the accident.
The notice promotes De Witt's Little Early Risers as a safe pleasant and effective laxative for easy regular bowels. Houseworth Brothers advertise the product and claim it removes danger from irregularity and serious complications.
A Cleveland man shares a joke about fare splits with conductors and a drunken traveler. The tale ends with the passenger offering a ragged bill and the conductor declining it, prompting a witty exchange about who gets the money.
Rev A A Power of Emporia Kansas says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him after a severe attack. He helped a neighbor who had used doctors without relief and then gave one dose of the remedy. The medicine is sold at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
Columbus reports Alexander Bell held in Cincinnati on allegations linked to mule sales. Previously arrested for horse stealing in 1896, he assaulted a jailer and escaped, was recaptured, escaped again, and a third attempt to burn the jail led to his imprisonment.
Vincennes report notes John Gardner ill with smallpox escaped quarantine and returned to work at the Central Foundry Company where three men are employed. He was recaptured but authorities fear contagion may have spread among workers.
A vintage advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It notes the product is kept in plain view and sold at Rushton's and Thomas' drug stores.
Coroner Sumner will challenge the Henry County commissioners action naming Charles Christopher as sheriff to fill the vacancy until the sheriff-elect is installed in January. He argues he is the rightful officer for the post.
A Washington DC reader from LeRoy New York endorses Grain-O as a superior solid grain beverage for health and children's welfare. The letter urges others to try Grain-O over other drinks, claiming better health outcomes.
Perry Carter, seventy two, father of the baby taking first prize as the handsomest child at the county fair. He lives with his fourth wife, with two previous marriages ended in divorce and one death. Carter has fourteen children.
Wm Finn of Lima Ohio reports excellent results from Foley's Kidney Cure. He says it relieved back ache and hip pain, toned his system, and gave him renewed vim and energy. Rushton's drug store sells the remedy.
Trustee Mullen of Barr township declines to pay teachers attending the county institute, his lawyers saying the law is not mandatory and the township advisory board has not appropriated funds.
Cough remedy advice cites ease and safety for children with cough or croup. The ad mentions a product described as pleasant to take and reliable, promoting rest and recovery for the child.
In Winchester Tennessee on August 25 Henry Noles a Black man who killed Mrs Charles Williams was burned alive at a stake near the Williams farm. A crowd of more than five thousand witnessed the lynching after deputies failed to protect the prisoner. Noles said he acted because he had nothing else to do and declared his family would meet him in glory before being executed by fire. The mob moved the prisoner to a tree and burned him as authorities promised a speedy legal proceeding.
In Chicago on August 26, David Lindskog, son of Rev Herman Lindskog, was shot within fifty feet of his father's rectory by Policeman James H Wiley. The youth died ten minutes later at the Policlinic Hospital after his father helped transport him. Wiley says the shooting was in self defense as evidenced by a cut and swollen face.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful, smarting feet, growing nails, corns, bunions, sweating, callouses, and tired feet. It claims shoes become easier to wear and offers a 25 cent mail option and a free trial package. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Alles 8. Olmsted, LeRoy, N.Y.
Miss May Moreau of Webster known as May Morris will wed Ethelbert Fisher of Yonkers millionaire elevator man this Saturday. They met in New York and she wears a $1000 diamond engagement ring. The ceremony occurs at the Waldorf Astoria.
A customer from Goshen Illinois writes Genesee Pure Food Co praising Grain-O as a coffee substitute. The letter notes use of traditional Java and Mocha at home but says Grain-O equals the best coffee tasted, expressing respect from A C Jackson M B.
A. W. Mead was attacked on a street in Orleans by an unknown assailant who struck him over the head with a bottle, causing serious injuries. The incident occurred during a conversation with a friend.
Richard Darling, a brakeman for the Valparaiso line, fell under his rain and was cut in two while traveling to Pennsylvania. The incident occurred aboard a train, and authorities report the fatal accident during the journey.
Public notice from James A. Evans of Concord Township Elkhart County Indiana announces an upcoming session of the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners to seek a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart with on premises drinking. The premises described are a two story building on Lot 144 in Chapman's South Elkhart Addition with the stated front room on the ground floor fronting a public highway. Aug 1901.
Frank W Wick Wire of Concord township Elkhart county Indiana announces a forthcoming request to the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities less than one quart with on premises drinking. The premises are in a brick building on lot 56 Beardsley’s first addition to Khart now Elkhart. The room is on the upper main floor facing a public highway. The notice is dated August 8 1906 and cites the next board session in Goshen.
John C. Schmidt, a resident of Concord township Elkhart county Indiana over 21 and of good character, will seek a license at the September 1901 county commissioners session in Goshen to sell intoxicating liquors for on premise consumption at a first floor front room in a three story brick building on Tyler avenue Elkhart. The description covers lot 265 in the second south and western addition with specified boundaries. August 8 1901. John C. Schmidt. d&w8 15-22-29
A male resident of Millersburg Indiana age over twenty one, not a habitual drunkard, will apply at the September term 1901 of the Elkhart County Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in quantities under a quart to be consumed on the premises. The premises are the front room of a frame building on lot 31 in Millersburg, described as starting 40 feet north of the southeast corner, 30 feet west, 18 feet north, 30 feet east, 18 feet south, on the first floor. George W. Gilbert.
A break in the air tube on a cattle train bound for Chicago caused brakes to set and a wreck west of Laporte Indiana. The car was torn in two, several cattle were killed and J C Teeter of Garrett was severely injured. The Forepaugh Sells Bros circus was delayed twelve hours.
A Chicago executive, Smith D. Hinman of Mercantile Fire Ins Co, extols Baileys Laxative Tablets after an 80 year lifetime of constipation. The product, sold in 20 and 60 tablet packages, is chocolate coated and marketed by Lakeside Med Co Chicago. Testimonials claim natural bowel evacuations and morning well being.
Chicago financier WwW. B. Ridgley is nearly certain to be appointed controller to succeed C. G. Dawes, signaling a major personnel shift in the administration.
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