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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
8
Ellis Guester accepts the county democracy nomination for commissioner of the northern district. He vows to wage the hardest fight with his hustling efforts. Chester, initially hesitant for business reasons, agrees to run and expects to attract a large vote.
An article notes O W Wallace accused of a fake scheme to shift internal revenue offices from Lawrenceburg and South Bend to Goshen. Revenue Officer Gauntt visited Goshen. Wallace left town after settling bills, his clothing and valise left at his boarding house and his reception in brass band style.
Jerry Trump sues Lillie Coy for damages over alleged slander. Trump swore out a warrant after Lillie allegedly uttered oaths at about 3 AM near Hotel Hascall where she worked. Trial delayed twice. on Saturday the court granted another delay and Dodge sought a venue change, sending the case to Millersburg.
W W Juechlitner and wife sell land in Olive to Abraham Lechlitner for 65 dollars. Abraham Lechlitner and wife sell land in Olive to J E Lechlitner for 65 dollars. Fremont Thomas and others sell to Caroline Thomas lots in Elkhart for 1 dollar. Caroline Thomas to Fremont Thomas 613 in Elkhart for 1 dollar. The same to Ada Jones also 1 dollar. Mayo Thomas acquires lots in Elkhart for 1 dollar. Sarah Dennis sells stand in Jackson to R Robinson for 50 dollars. John Christopher and wife sell 14 perches in Union to B F Wise for 800 dollars. Carry I Howland and others sell to Carl R Beardsley a lot in Elkhart for 5 dollars.
Joseph Yeddo a South Bend figure is jailed in Goshen after an assault on a mail carrier. The fight followed a vehicle collision during mail delivery. Deputy U S Marshal Rose arrested him and he appeared before U S Commissioner Sherwin. preliminary examination set for Wednesday. bond of 300 dollars not posted.
The replevin case of James H. Cotteral vs Alice Cotteral opened in Justice Brumbaugh's court. A constable had seized goods and turned them over to James Cotteral. Mrs Cotteral pleaded abatement claiming no jurisdiction since the matter is in circuit court due to divorce proceedings. The justice sustained the plea.
Knill's range Headache Pills offer 10 doses for 10c and claim a 10 minute cure. Guaranteed by your druggist, they promise no after effects and enable strong digestion with pys pepsia tablets. Advert reads as a cheap, quick relief with bold health claims.
An old advertisement for Maill’s Black Diarronea Pills also called Black Berry Compound sells a 25 cent box as a cure for summer complaints including diarrhoea dysentery cholera morbus and stomach and bowel pain in a compact period voice.
Analysts say horse demand will stay strong for years and prices will reward breeding. Caution to buyers: never produce inferior horses. Ett Horner, 14, Radner, ill after eating mustard. Broison to get a new $10,000 electric light plant.
The Grand Army of the Republic opened in Chicago with a veterans bicycle road race at 9 a.m. and the first business session at the Studebaker at 10. The day included meetings of Women's Relief Corps Daughters of Veterans ex prisoners army nurses and naval reserve and a stock yards visit with camp fires and fireworks.
The thirty-fourth annual Grand Army encampment discusses pension settlements and end to bidding for venues. Saratoga, Philadelphia candidates surface as host city debates and Joel M. Longenecker of Illinois is noted. Through the report, nearly 1,000 deaths since the thirty-third encampment and a current membership of 276,662 are recorded.
Letters from Susan Wymar of Richmond school Chicago and Margaretha Dauben Racine endorse Peruna for female complaints and pelvic catarrh. They describe relief and well being after using multiple bottles and urge others to seek Dr Hartman’s free book.
The march on a perfect day saw Sons of Veterans booths ready to hand out sandwiches and water. Police, under Chief Ripley, coordinated downtown clearance and car stoppages with 2,000 officers aiding. Emergency hospitals and ambulances stood by for quick aid.
Charles Beckwith, a 65 year old Michigan veteran and member of Sheridan Post No. 4 of the Grand Army of the Republic, collapsed and died in a parade on Michigan Avenue near Madison Street after tottering during the march. A veteran delegation escorted his remains to the morgue and stood guard until funeral arrangements.
F. W. Hyatt aged 60 a member of F. A. Jones Post No 22 Lincoln Mo was struck by a North Lincoln cable train at La Salle and Randolph streets and seriously injured He was taken to the county hospital.
Chicago August 29. Rev Norman G Whitney 69 a Grand Army veteran from Gray Bagis Minnesota died at St Elizabeths hospital from injuries after a runaway horse trampled him and a wagon wheel ran over him.
Charles Beckwith aged 65 of Algansee Michigan collapsed and died of heart disease and exhaustion while marching with Sheridan Post No 4 in the Grand Army of the Republic parade passing Madison Street and Michigan Avenue last March.
P. M. Brist publisher of the Southern Vindicator in Hammond Louisiana presents documentary evidence supporting his claim to be the youngest surviving soldier who fought in the war of rebellion.
Major Leo Rassieur of St. Louis appears sole West including the South as a candidate for commander in chief. The office tends to rotate from east to west and the St. Louis judge on the county bench leads the field.
Articles filed with the secretary of state for a new telephone line operator in multiple Indiana counties. Capital stock set at 30,000 dollars. The item notes Logansport’s charm loss and abolition of the free lunch.
The column visits Saratoga Springs amid political and social upheaval. It notes Rich ard Croker's summer base and Tammany influence, open gambling, grand hotels, and shifting social ambitions. It also profiles John Jacob Astor and Col. John Jacob Astor III, detailing astute wealth and the $50,000 annuity.
The author notes the rise of shirt waist dining in many top restaurants due to a record hot summer. He contrasts this with other places where coats remain expected. Heat has caused many deaths and prompted measures like asphalt paving and salt water washing to improve street conditions.
A suit and scandal over money fractures the expected harmony between Col John Jacob Astor and his mother. The two grand houses built side by side share a ballroom and entrances, but new litigation reveals a rift among the Astor family. William Astor is described as the son of the renowned patron.
A historical note on prison discipline abolition at Sing Sing and reforms in other facilities. It criticizes the lock step as inhumane and ineffective, arguing reform measures and graduated privileges, like finer checked gowns, promote compliance over coercion. It mentions Massachusetts women’s reformatories and prison insurrection dynamics.
Coler a Brooklyn man announces candidacy for governor challenging Richard Croker. He is described as earnest and thorough with old fashioned traits, backed by Hugh McLaughlin of Brooklyn Tammany influence. Analysts note possible impact on state and national politics. Owen Langdon promotes a grease spot remedy.
The text asserts the drill as one of the best machines on the market, sold and used across every grain-growing area. It is described as reliable and recognized as the leading drill.
A longtime instrument praised for steady performance and broad farmer support. The passage notes widespread sales since introduction and a constant, practical appeal to agricultural users.
The Standard of Excellence has been improved and stands fully equipped and perfected. It combines every feature that the most successful and practical farmers want. For sale by the...
A ten foot high tidal wave struck St Joe Friday morning, the first recorded in Lake Michigan at that port, washing thousands of feet of lumber into the lake as it receded. If it had risen a few feet more, several buildings could have fallen into the water.
The term of County Attorney L W Vail expires in September and there is every prospect he will be reappointed. He has served as a careful impartial official with high regard for duties and notable ability.
The popular pastor of the Christian church at Goshen preached his farewell sermon last night and soon enters a new field of labor in the Lord's Vineyard. The Goshen church will probably be abandoned.
A 14 year old Herman Fost of Terre Haute visiting South Bend was robbed of a watch by a youth his age. Clyde Vinnege arrested and confessed. St Joseph Mich reports 77 weddings in a Sunday, many from Chicago steamers. Goshen dealer Sears Gardner buys a new home with ample entertaining cellar. Marion sees Boniface Fisher of Clay City killed by a train. Goshen reports five Sunday personal crisis cases tied to Dr Hisenbeiss coroner. Tom Wilson to return from England to Goshen in November. Rev Adam Ebey to India as Dunkard missionary. First reunion of 160th Indiana Volunteers to be held at Bluffton Friday and Saturday. Immortal J N in Chicago for G A R encampment.
Sixty Algerians expelled by an exposition attraction wander Paris streets hungry and penniless. They are expected to receive charitable relief.
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