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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1905

Page

2

Missing Father Returns After Yearlong Absence

Columbus Indiana reports Kennedy F. Clapp returns home after nearly a year. He had invested in Honduras and was detained during the yellow fever epidemic before smuggling a letter home. He owns 5000 acres in Honduras and was allowed to sail from Porto Cortez on November 23.

Columbus Ind Kennedy F. Clapp Clapp Honduras Porte Cortez Porto Cortez Mr. Clapp

Local Notes From Edwardsburg Area Thanksgiving Week

Warren Kingsley spent Sunday at home. Bert Adams and friends visited in Elkhart Saturday. Perry Hanson from Niles spent Thanksgiving with his parents. Mrs Aldrich visited Milwaukee for a three week stay with her son’s family. Criswell and wife hosted Cassopolis friends for Thanksgiving. Walter Tuesley visited his brother A J Tuessey in Howard township. Bord Thomas the life insurance agent seen on our streets Thursday. Frank Bement and family attended Coulter's chapel. Martin plowed due to good weather and plans a short vacation. Church at Adamsville Sundays until revival ends in North East Elkhart. Frank Gardner and family from Mishawaka spent Thanksgiving with his parents. Mrs Susie Tuesley spent Friday in Elkhart.

Warren Kingsley Bert Adams Ejrlkhart Perry Hanson Niles Aldrich Milwaukeee Mr. Criswell Cassopolis Walter Tuesley A. J. Tuessey Howard Township Bord Thomas Frank Bement Coulter’s Martin Adamsville North East Elkhart Frank Gardner Mishawaka Susie Tuesley Tikhart

Man shoots station agent while defending wife in Indiana

Deputy Sheriff Anstiss answered a call to Durham station where a man captured after shooting and attempting to kill Lake Shore agent Low. Low's injuries are serious, sustained while protecting his wife from the assailant.

Laporte Ind Anstiss Durham Station Low Lake Shore Road

Physician Killed by Train Near Geneva Indiana

Dr. Collins a Geneva physician is killed by a southbound Grand Rapids Indiana train just north of Geneva while returning from a patient. His head was crushed and his horse killed. A graduate of Illinois Medical College Chicago, he moved to Geneva five years ago.

Portland Ind Nec Collins Geneva Illinois Medical College Chicago

Brice of Three Weeks Dies in South Tend District

Mrs. L. R. Moody, who wed Dr. Moody three weeks ago, died Sunday night after a week in hospital with jaundice. She was daughter of Dr. Porter Turner of Elkhart. The marriage followed a long childhood courtship.

Brice South L. R. Moody Porter Turner Elkhart Dr. Moody

Fire destroys Stahl Urban factory in Terre Haute

Fire at the Stahl Urban Co. workingmen's clothing factory in Terre Haute Indiana destroyed the building Sunday night. The firm faces a loss of 125000 with 69000 insured. The owner Herman Hulman senior also suffered a 75000 loss.

Terre Haute Ind Stahl, Urban & Co Herman Hulman

Tragedy Near Carbon as Two Men Die by Train

Carbon Indiana December 4 two men Harry Williams and Jack Shur were killed instantly by a west bound Big Four passenger train while riding a handcar toward Perth.

Carbon Ind Harry Williams Jack Shur Here Perth

Armed Deputies Guard Sail

Armed deputies guard the jail in Bryansville Indiana as threats to lynch Lee Williams the black assailant of Mrs William Grierner a white woman prompt no demonstration and ongoing security measures.

Bryansville Ind Lee Williams William Grierner

Hunter Killed In Accident Near Boonville

Christopher McCoy a 16 year old son of a wealthy farmer went hunting with his father. He leaned his son against a pump and a shotgun discharged killing him instantly. Authorities reported the incident occurred near Boonville Indiana on December 4.

Boonville Ind Christopher McCoy

Boonville Hunter Fatally Wounded in Accident

Claud Marshall of Lynnville was shot in the left arm and part of his face torn by a falling gun while hunting. He was climbing a fence when the weapon discharged and is reported to die.

Boonville Ind Claud Marshall Lynnville

Rabbits Price Drop Amid Meat Shortage

Columbus Indiana reports rabbits being used due to meat price spikes. Farmers bring in large numbers. retail prices run at 12 to 14 cents each.

Columbus Ind

Wives Help Harvest Corn Crop in Indiana Fields

In Evansville Indiana on December 4 the southern Indiana corn crop is described as the heaviest in years with wives and daughters aiding in the harvest alongside farmers, highlighting family labor in agriculture.

Evansville Ind Indiana

Accident Victim Henry Payne Dies in Hunting Accident

Terre Haute Indiana December 4 12 year old Henry Payne was accidentally shot and killed by his comrade Fred Bannon aged 1 during a hunting tour in an incident police report states.

Terre Haute Ind Henry Payne Fred Bannon

Despondent Man in Indiana Takes Poison to Die

Evansville Ind Dec 4 Despondent over ill health John W McCool of Chandler Ind committed death by own action taking poison at here.

Evansville Ind John W. McCool Chandler, Ind

Thanksgiving Socials Lit Up Cleveland Blossom

Miss Mabel Fields and Tone Lightner visited Miss Alice Trueschel over Thanksgiving. Families shared meals as Elmer Evans hosted a cow gift. Garre Indiana guest Mrs Hilbkirk with Mrs Kelley. Several couples and relatives joined Mrs Clara Johnson and daughter. Warren Evans hosted Elmer Evans and kin. Avmer McKean family joined Kit McWean for Guy Kantz’s birthday anniversary celebration.

Mabel Fields Tone Lightner Alice Trueschel Andrew Zigler Elmer Evans Hilbkirk Garre Ind Kelley Mesdames Clara McPride J. G. Shreiner Clara. Johnson Warren Evans Avmer McKean Clara Johnson Geraldine FE. J. Kantz Kit McWean Guy

Real Estate Transfers Sweep Elkhart and Jackson County

George Lambert and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Christian S. Schantz for 50 dollars. Eli Denley and wife sell to James A. Rice a lot in Elkhart for 500 dollars. Parry E. Dinehart and wife sell to Frank Brumbaugh a lot in Elkhart for 500 dollars. Susanna Kelly to Allen A. Morris and wife a lot in Elkhart for 1 dollar. Franklin Martin and wife to M. L. Stoat 80 acres in Concord township for 7 thousand dollars. Thomas J. Prickett et al to Henry Nef 49 acres in Jackson township for 3 thousand two hundred dollars. Tenhinutes Co CrIpe to John T. H. Cripe 4 acres in Jackson township for 250 dollars.

George Lambert Christian S. Schantz Elkhart Eli Denley James A. Rice Parry E. Dinehart Frank Brumbaugh Susanna Kelly Allen A. Morris Franklin ©. Martin M. L. Stoat Concord Thomas J. Prickett Henry Nef Jackson Tp Ten Hinutes Co Cripe John TH. Cripe

Minister Overcomes Coffee Addiction With Postum Breakthrough

A clergyman recounts years of coffee use leading to nerves and lethargy. He details turning to hypnotic drugs for sleep and prep, then finds freedom by switching to Postum Coffee at breakfast. He reports restored vigor, fewer headaches, and improved health after abandoning coffee for the Postum product. There’s a promotional note for Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan, and a plug for The Road to Wellville.

Pattle Creek Postump Ford Pectum Co Rattle Creel Mich Wellville

Mutinous Sappers Clash in Kieff Amid Martial Law

Street fighting erupts in Kieff between mutinous sappers and Cossacks and between workers and Black Hundred bands. Two hundred mutineers surrender. a court martial is convened. In St Petersburg, telegraph communication collapses as alarm spreads of potential revolt and a looming financial crash.

Kieff Russia Warsaw Black Hundred London Lee Daily Mail Kieif Podwoloczyska Artery Division Witty St. Petersburg St. Peteresburg Berlin Boris

Suitcase Tragedy Prisoner Cleared in Boston Case

Dr. Percy D. McLeod was found not guilty of being an accessory after the fact in the Susanna A Geary suitcase death. Judge Stevens ordered William E Hunt and Louis W Crawford sentenced to six to seven years in state prison for the same offense.

Boston Percy D. McLeod Susanna A. Geary Stevens William E. Hunt Louis W. Crawford

Charles Cooke Former Milwaukee Alderman Dies After Illness

Charles Cooke former alderman of Milwaukee Fourth ward died Sunday night from dropsy after a long illness. A Democrat and influential city politician, he had seven graft indictments returned by recent grand juries and was repeatedly elected to the common council from the Fourth ward.

Milwaukee Charles Cooke Cooke

Kinney Files Quarterly Circuit Clerk Report

Marlin H. Kinney, circuit clerk, files the quarterly report with the auditor. It lists fees collected totaling $925.50, ex-clerk and ex-sheriff fees of $20.15, and fines, jury and dock fees of $42.00.

Marlin H. Kinney

Mission Board Eyes Record Year of New Baptists

The Southern Baptist foreign mission board notes sixteen new missionaries in a year and cites fifty sent during 1904–05. Rev A Lloyd of St Ambrose church Birmingham plans to distribute choir members to inspire congregants. A Seoul YMCA correspondent reports about four Prorde red members from high class youth. Bodily pain relief promise from Dr Thomas Biedtric h cures injuries.

Foreign Mission Board of The Southern Baptist Convention A. Lloyd St. Ambose’s Church Birmingham New York O-Hgok Young Men’s Christian Association of Seoul Korea

Eldorado Lunch Counter Serves Steats Chops and Oysters

Fragmentary note mentions Elliston and Wes Stde fan activity, small payments and easy trams, Puterhangeh Clo AAP Wain street ground floor. Eldorado lunch counter offers steats chops and fresh oysters amid scattered details.

Elliston Wes Puterhangeh &Clo Eldorado

Racing cars promise 120 mph speed at Florida beach

Foreign builder claims three cars ready for 120 mph on level Florida beach. Roderick Haynes confirms, predicting at least one car will attend the Florida tournament in January, likely driven by Hemery. Cars cost about 18000, with one third refundable if first trial fails to reach 190 miles per hour.

Palin Beach Dec Svill Roderick Haynes Florida Beach Florida Tourament Hemery Florida Durin Lancia George W. Young Mercedes Robert Graves Jenatzy W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr WK. Vanderbilt Florida Vanderbilt

Water scarcity cools mood near Juarez across border

Increased Ro Grande water use on the American side has left Juarez and surrounding areas with a general low mood due to a severe shortage of water for irrigation.

Juarez

Swiss Guard to Celebrate Fourth Centenary in January

The Pope's Swiss Guard will mark the institute's fourth centenary in January. Their history will be told in a special volume soon published by Professor Durrer.

Pope’s. Swiss Guard Tofa Durrer

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