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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1899

Page

2

Doman Identification Progress Across Jurisdictions

Police grow more certain the Syracuse detainee matches the West Virginia murder suspect Domen, aided by a Morgan County tip noting missing fingers. The man, claiming to be De Wie, fails to match in height and weight. deaf mute Holland Kahler is alleged accomplice with multiple eyewitnesses placing them together. A Goshen visit precedes potential arrest if WV officers arrive before Saturday identification.

Whiteman Sherif Elliott Syracuse Domen West Virginia Morgan County Doman Morgan Soounty de- Wie Freeport Ill Feeport Dearie Holland Kahler Kabler Goshen Doran Second Street Snook Braden

Win Championship as Astors Beat Indians

A large crowd gathered at the Barnty Driving Park to watch the Astors defeat the Indians 13 to 0 for Hik hart championship. The first half was tight with no score until an Astor touchdown after a Hackman punt set the pace. In the final period the score remained 13 for the Astors while referees Shermar Rossiter Archie Pattis and timekeeper William Pease handled duties. three players were briefly knocked breathless and James Snunders suffered a bruised cheek.

Barnty Aster Hikhart Nne Ihs Hackman Incians Astors Shermar, Rossiter Archie Patti Soted William Peasa Noone James Snunders

Goshen Doctor Latta Ends Life in Office

Dr M M Latta a 70 year old Goshen physician was found dead by his friends last night hanging from a chandelier in his office. An inquest will be held in Goshen tomorrow morning.

Goshen M. M. Latta Dr. Latta O. O. Latta J. W. Latta Des Moines Iowa Harry T. Latta Toledo Charles B. Harris U. S Nagaska Japan Nan Latte Chicago

Burhans Wallace Nuptials Joined In Harrison Township

Frankie Burhans son of C. Burhans and Miss Alaca Wallace daughter of Josephus Wallace were married last evening by Rev. H. B. Townsend at the bride’s parents home in Harrison township in the presence of the families.

Burhans-Wallace Frank Ie. Burhans C.8. Burhans Alaca Josephus Wallace H. B. Townsend Harrison Township H. J. Stockberger

Best Man Serves at Nuptials and Thanksgiving Dinner

The wedding featured soting as best man and Miss Virgil McQuisten as bridesmaid. The bride wore a brown cloth gown and carried white flowers. After the ceremony a Thanksgiving dinner was served to twenty seven guests. Mr. and Mrs. Burhans will reside at 418 Piccon street after December 14.

White-Priem Priem and White wed at Fulton Street home

Misa Lena Priem and Shannon White, both of this city, married at 8 last evening at the bride’s mother Mrs John Priem 891 Fulton Street. Rev Theodore Olaus officiated as autumn leaf and carnation decorations complemented the ceremony. The Rusk and Long mandolin orchestra played the wedding march and music during the ceremony. The couple will reside at the bride’s mother’s home for now.

Thanksgiving Reunion at Josiah D. Replogle Farm

A large family gathering at Josiah D. Replogle’s residence in Osolo township featured a life sized portrait, group photograph, and a slide show of Civil War scenes. A former officer from Co G, 71st Reg Indiana Vol., testified to Replogle’s patriotism and honor, eliciting widespread pride and applause.

Josish D. Keplogie Osolo Eplogia Co.g., Tith Regs. Ind Replogle

Horner Stephens Couple Wed At Bride’s Home In City

Miss Abbie Stephens daughter of John Stephens married D H Horner of Coldwater Michigan at the bride’s sister Mrs Cree Shick 411 Virginia avenue yesterday afternoon. Rev OC H Brown officiated in a small ceremony. The couple left by the six oclock train for Coldwater to occupy a newly furnished home.

Horner Stephens Abbie Stephens John Stephenz D. H. Horner Coldwater Mich Cree Shick Virginia Avenue OC. H. Brown Acme

Death of infant James F. cendershett at 901 Twelfth Street

James F. cendershett aged 1 year 8 months died this morning of consumption at 5 o’clock. He leaves a wife Elizabeth and eight children. Funeral services at Sixth Street German Baptist Church at 10 30 Sunday, interment in Grace Lawn cemetery. Rev. P B Fitzwater will officiate.

James F. Cendershett Twelth Street Hlizgsbeth Sixth Street German Baptist Church Grace Lewn Deamstery P. B. Fitz Vater

Greiner Grebner Wedding Ties City to LaPorte

Henry Greiner formerly of this city now of LaPorte married Miss Maude Grebner at 605 Main Street yesterday afternoon. The groom’s parents Mr and Mrs William Grainer and brothers David Louis and George Greiner, plus cousin Alma Walper of Riga Mich, attended the ceremony.

Greiner-Grebner Henry Greiner LaPorte Maude Grebner Main Street William Grainer David Louis George Greiner Alma Walper Riga iMich

Dentist Dr A G Tibbits Plans California Trip

Dr A G Tibbits will depart for California in about two weeks to oversee friends mining interests in the southern state. His dental practice will be placed in trusted hands until his return or ownership changes occur.

California A. G. Tibbits Los Angeles

Stolen Sorrel Horse With Reward Offered

A sorrel horse with a white forehead stripe and short mane was stolen Sunday night at Waterveleit Michigan. Police have been notified and a 835 reward is offered for the thief's capture.

Waterveleit Mich

Dr E Detchon Anti Diuretic Offered for Bedwetting

An advertisement claims Dr E Detchons Anti Diuretic cures bedwetting in children and adults. It asserts quick relief and lists C H Leonard druggist in Elkhart Indiana as the seller for $1. tf

Desperate Case in Telephone Consolidation Report

The piece discusses South Bend's sale of its independent telephone line to the Central Union, warning of monopoly effects. It notes rate increases to 30 for residence and 18 for stores after consolidation, contrasts with prior costs, and commends Elkhart for avoiding similar consolidation while condemning South Bend patrons' plight.

South Bend Qoentral Union Elkhart Central Union South Henders Sat Rath Central Union Company Bell Company

Treasurer's Monthly Report and Obituary Note

Treasurer's Monthly Report to the auditor of Elkhart county summarizes cash transactions for the month ending November 30 1899 with receipts and balances listed. An obituary notes the death of Mr Fred Shafer a longtime Leake Shore rail crossing figure who died after cancer surgery in Chicago and will be buried from St Vincent's church in Elkhart.

Elkhart County Fred Shafer Chicago Shafer Presbyterian Hospital Mr. Shaffer Shaffer Leake Shore William Garkle Germany Elkhart St. Vincent’s Church

Unusual arrest over temporary common law marriage

George Keltz of Benton Harbor Michigan and Lena Johnson were arrested in South Bend for forming a temporary common law marriage. The charge centers on a self prepared marriage contract claiming to bind the couple after an eventual termination of their union. The document is described as remarkable and self created.

George Keltz Benton Harbor Mich South Bend Lena Johnson Keltz

Elkhart Milk Price Rise and Clergy Meeting Report

A milk price increase to 6 cents a quart is announced by Elkhart area dairymen who say the 5 cent 8 quart price is no longer profitable. The list of participating dairymen is provided. In Benton Harbor a couple faces a charge of illicit cohabitation while the man may support his wife for twenty months. The first joint ministers meeting for South Bend Mishawaka Goshen and Elkhart is set for next Monday evening at the Congregational church with dinner and talks on The Idesi Sabbath.

Keltz Benton Harbor Elkhart Dairymen’s Association South Band Mishawaka Goshen Elkhart C.S. Smith Mishawaks Robert Grieve Henry Wells Johnson South Bend Express C.O.D Sears, Roebuck & CO Chicago

Death of Bristol Woman Mrs Irene Menges

Mrs Irene Menges of Bristol wife of Austin Menges died of consumption after months of illness. She was 22, survived by husband and infant, with her parents Mr and Mrs I N Alverson as the only remaining child. A brother and sister died in the past two years. Funeral at M B church Bristol tomorrow at 3 PM.

Bristol Irene Menges Wifgost Austin Menges Menges I.N. Alverson

Bicycle Stolen From Midway Restaurant Figure

James Keeley reported a bicycle theft this morning from in front of the Midway restaurant. He left the wheel on the curb while he went inside for breakfast and returned to see the thief riding north. Keeley described the thief as medium size with a mud streak on the back of his coat.

James Keeley

Letter From Fred Goellner Describes Zoellner Health

Friends in this city received letters from Fred Zoellner who left about three weeks ago for Las Vegas New Mexico for his health. He says the climate has not helped him much and he is suffering from consumption and growing weaker, now compelled to use a cane.

Fred Goellner Fred Zoellner Bere Ksgs Vegas New Mexico

Water From South Persian Sea Springs Keeps Coast Alive

Residents along the southwestern Persian coast rely entirely on springs that gush from the sea bottom a mile offshore. Divers haul fresh water in goatskin bags before salinity soaks in, wells up to 500 feet fail, and July August temperatures stayed above 100 degrees day and night.

Chicago Tribune

Remarkable six hour relief claim for kidney cure

Disturbing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by Ms Great South American Kidney Cure. It promises prompt relief of pain in bladder kidneys and back for both sexes and immediate relief of urinary retention. Sold by A. mu. Leonard, druggist, Elkhart, Indiana.

A. Mu. Leonard Elkhart Ind

The Man About Town Explores Nature and Modern Life

The Man About Town reflects on nature as a teacher beyond wealth, urging patience to woo nature and value of life through relations with others. It praises open skies, music, and communal activity while noting prosperity, poverty’s persistence, and the need to prepare for future downturns. A call ends for organized musical study and respectable football as wholesome, vigorous exercise.

Chamberlain’s Pain Balm Cures Shoulder Aches

Ad for Chamberlain’s Pain Balm touts relief after nine years of shoulder pain. A. O. Rowe druggist in Manchester, N H carries the product and cites a customer, Adolph L. Millett, reporting dramatic improvement after one bottle.

Chamberlain Adolph L. Millett Manchester N. H A. O. Rowe Drugelst

Irate Parent Teases Youth Over Late Evening Stay

A humorous exchange shows an irate parent scolding a youth who returns late at night. The youth admits to tarrying, claiming his hat has been on his hat for two hours while his mother sits on it, prompting the father to advise hanging the hat on the hall peg henceforth.

Philadelphia

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