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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
3
Indiana senator Ethan A. Dausman plans a reform bill for the legislature to study crime as disease. An expert commission would examine each prisoner and provide medical or educational treatment as needed, with capable specialists and possible permanent restraint for habitual offenders.
A family prompt suggests Jell O as a quick no bake dessert option. Prepared in two minutes with hot water and cooling, the ad lists flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry and notes it is available at grocers for 10 cents.
A sequence of property transfers lists O S Drake and spouse selling a lot in Elkhart to J E Howenstein for 2500 dollars. Ira Barringer and wife sell land in Elkhart to Alystee S Hoover for 450. Cc E Shuvert and wife sell a lot in Elkhart to Mary E Weaver for 600. J F B Kauffman and wife sell land in Osolo to Geo W Rohrer for 250. Isaiah Violett sells a lot in Goshen to George L Lamb for 900. George L Lamb sells a Goshen lot to Isaiah Violett for 1500. Orlando Hamilton and wife sell a Goshen lot to Wm P Peoples for 1. W P Peoples to Orlando Hamilton and wife a Goshen lot for 1. Fannie K Lehman sells a Goshen lot to Mary P Miller for 1500.
Secretary Mr Shuman of the Go Shen Indiana Traction company reports to the Angola Magnet that Steuben county commissioners will postpone the railroad election set for Wednesday in Angola due to objections to the contract. The company seeks a stronger definite contract with financiers before any election and wants a secure project if appropriations are approved.
The state Audubon society offers 50 in prizes for school children's papers on birds observed in 1900. Prizes: high school first 15 second 10. grades eight seven six first 10 second 5. grades five four first 7 second 3. Entries due to F L Jones by January 1, 1901. The aim is commendable and pupils are urged to compete.
Citizens are urged to inform themselves about a proposed primary election law by the next legislature. The plan is described as faulty and burdensome, and a meeting in Indianapolis next week may address these faults to prevent hasty action on an important issue.
The Truth announces a Saturday pioneer stories series by a talented young woman whose identity will be revealed later. Readers are eager for more details as praise for the new contributor accumulates daily.
Abraham Holderman badly injured in a State street runaway is now steadily improving at home near Wakarusa and is out of danger after the ambulance transfer.
Myrtle Stark sues to resume her maiden name Myrtle Brown. The complaint filed by Wilson & Wilson of Goshen states she and John Stark were married June 28 1896. It asserts he has felony convictions and is jailed in Jeffersonville for larceny. It notes past reform school and penitentiary confinement for larceny.
The 12 year old son of C. D. Abbott of Lake Shore, living at Middlebury and Princeton streets, broke his leg playing with other boys in the Big Four yards. A boy pushed him from a flat car. the same leg had broken and shot previously, and the current fracture occurred where the earlier wound entered the bone.
A compact guidance list suggests reading specific Bible chapters to cope with blues fear rent troubles work and personal strain. It links Psalm 23 third Revelation and 27 Psalm with practical moods and stresses.
Houseworth Bros. advertise DeWitts Little Early Risers pills as dainty yet effective for cleansing the liver removing obstructions and invigorating the system in a concise medicinal notice.
The sheriff reports a theft at the sheriff's hen house where ten large fowls were taken. He labels the thief an insolent scoundrel and asks for information to identify the culprit. The place of the crime remains unknown to the deponent.
Robbers raid chicken coops near Columbia City and carry fowls to the armory of Company G where banquets are held at the unit's home. Officers captured the young men Tuesday night, surprising them during revelries. They will make an example of the guilty ones.
An advertisement from wtlouseworth Bros promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Care claiming it digests all kinds of food so the stomach can rest and restore health. The copy emphasizes enabling continued eating without discomfort while digestion improves.
Physicians announce the grip is taking hold as changeable weather begins a six month season likely to bring colds catarrhal fevers influenza and grip to many residents.
Advertisement copy notes Dr Uticure and free advice with claims of cures for female diseases. Mentions an illustrated book by B J Kay of Saratoga and shows product placement alongside medical assurances. References a case of Chas Gehr injuring tendons lifting iron at Lake Shore shops.
A bill being drafted for the upcoming legislature would deny saloon licenses to applicants without a year of prior holding. The aim is to ensure managers have enough experience to run lawfully, but the underlying goal is to push practical prohibition once current saloonkeepers retire or die.
Go shen News reporter Fred Morrice struck a hole riding his wheel last night and была thrown to the pavement. The wheel was ruined but Morrice was not hurt.
Floyd Berkey son of Valentine Berkey near Goshen is confined to his room with diphtheria while attending Purdue University at Lafayette. His roommate John Cornell is home for Thanksgiving.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for cold symptoms urging quick use and warns against substitutes claiming no other product matches its effectiveness.
A live bird shooting event in Goshen drew few outside participants. One hundred birds were saved for a future match as local sportsmen are urged to attend the next event.
Advert says women seek clear complexions and claims Burdock Blood Bitters produce pure blood to help achieve healthier skin. No verifiable evidence or endorsements provided.
John O. Pollock 27 of Jefferson township Alberietto Cozzi 25 of Elkhart and Alma Mehnert 24 Goshen Nellie C Jetty 25 of Jefferson township.
A German architect recounts a Texas church steeple fight with Baptist deacons in a satire of immigrant misadventures. The tale ends with multiple steeple designs, a forged compromise, and a $150 payment for the job. A parallel note describes a heroic seven foot winged eagle killed near Lisbon Maryland and a bear spared by local children after a village hunt.
The text explains Turkish dining etiquette where guests serve themselves from the main dish with a large spoon. Hosts show hospitality by removing a wing or leg from stewed fowl to present to guests, and a high status Turk may roll a morsel between fingers and feed a guest as a compliment.
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