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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1900

Page

5

Lake Shore Time Table December 2 19 0 Elkhart Routes

Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry schedule lists outbound and return trains from Elkhart with many numbers and times including No 2 5:25 a m No 44 5:10 a m No 6 11:05 a m No 42 1:15 p m No 10 5:00 p m No 532 5:36 a m No 516 2:20 p m No 3 11:30 a m No 10 1:80 p m No 16 4:40 p m No 14 8:20 p m No 26 12:03 p m and Westbound No 37 Pacif Express 3:35 a m No 3 Fast Mail 5:05 a m No 175 Elk & Chit Accom 6:30 a m No 15 Boston & Shi Special 9:15 a m No 21 New York & Ohio Exp 1:03 p m No 19 Lake Shore Limited Exp 1:50 p m No 7 Day Express 3:45 p m No 235 Western Express 6:60 p m Sunday trains listed as well. Connections via Cleveland Erie and P L K form quickest routes to Pittsburgh. G J Grammer and A J Smith field officials. Tickets available from A L Gorwant.

Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry Elkhart Grand Rapids Pacife Express Fast Mail Elk. & Chit Boston & Shi New York Ohi Lake Shire Limited Lake Shore Clevelard Erie

Local Society Notes Highlight Two Early 1900 Weddings

Miss Lulu Posey daughter of Wm Posey wed Mr Herman Beidler at Mrs R E Schutt home on Virginia avenue with Rev Burton officiating. The couple will reside at 603 State street. Later Mr Herbert Wise wed Miss Minerva Wahl at Mrs Alice Wahl home on South Main with Rev J O Mosier officiating. The Wise couple will be at home after January 1 1901 at 204 South Main street.

Lulu Posey Posey Herman Beidler R. E. Schutt Virginia Avenue Burton Beidler Lake Shore State Street Alice Wahl South Main Street Mendelssohn Herbert Wise Minerva Wahl Alton Winey Sophina Wahl J. O. Mosier Wise Stephens Undertaking Hogendohler Cigar Company

Elkhart County Teachers Institute Meets at Goshen Church

The Elkhart County Teachers Institute will convene at the Central Christian church in Goshen Indiana on December 31 1900 with lectures by Dr. E B Brown of the state university and Prof W E Henry state librarian. Exercises will run all day to ring in New Years. Mrs Hinshaw seeks governor approval for her son Rev W E Hinshaw serving a life term for murder to visit a gravely ill mother. governor cautious about granting such privilege. Mrs Hinshaw is ill but not declared fatally so by her physician. Mrs Austin pancake flour advertises for a quick breakfast.

Teachers’ Institute Elkhart County Central Christian Church Court House Goshen Ind E. B. Brown State University W. E. Henry George W. Ellis Manchester Dill Holland E. T. Garrard Holland Garrard T. T. Garrard Middlesboro Garrards Bakers Whitley County Thomas Kidd Williamsburg J. C. Bryant

Divorce Tale Called Fake By Iowa Friends

In Mount Pleasant Iowa December 26 locals pronounce the alleged divorce of Warren Beckwith and former Miss Jessie Lincoln as a fake. Beckwith works for Burlington railroad in Creston and may spend holidays in Chicago with his wife and granddaughter. Mrs Lincoln and child were briefly in New York quarantined for scarlet fever but have recovered and will visit Chicago. County Clerk Miller reports no court papers filed regarding any divorce case in the county.

Mount Pleasant Iowa Warren Beckwith Jessie Lincoln Beckwith Burlington Railroad Creston Chicago Rober Ton New York Hero Sre Fifth Avenue Totel Lincolns Miller

Money to Loan on Real Estate by Co-Operative S L Society

Notice offers real estate loans at current interest rates from the Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society. The ad indicates available funds and lending terms to attract prospective borrowers.

Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society

Stand ard Oil to drill on farmer’s dream land near Nottingham

In Wabash Indiana on December 26 a Standard Oil team will drill on farmer Themes Clevenger’s land after he dreamed of a rich oil pool on a spot on his farm near Nottingham Wells county. Clevenger lobbied the company twice and finally persuaded them to start the drill this week. He watches the operation as it progresses. In New York the Red Cross request to run the New Year’s celebration at Madison Square Garden was denied by the municipal assembly which budgeted 2500.

OL. Wabash Ind Standard Oil Company Clevenger Nottingham Wells County Standard Red Cross New York Municipal Assembly Frank D. Higbee Society Madison Square Garden Higbee Sousa Sulzer Lancaster Wis Ridgway P. T. Stevens Montfort Harry Devett J. B. Montague J. E. Berry James Hopkins Devett St. Louis Montague

Engagement announced for Miss Theda Clark and Mr. William C. Peters

The engagement of Miss Theda Clark of Neenah Wisconsin and Mr. William C. Peters of Goshen is announced. Peters, formerly Goshen Times city editor, left journalism over a year ago to travel. Clark, Wells College graduate, is noted for wealth and popularity. wedding planned for spring.

Theda Clark Neenah Wisconsin William C. Peters Goshen Peters

Elkhart Offers Reward for Michigan Horse Thief

A man about thirty, poorly dressed, stole a bay mare and top buggy from Kalamazoo on December 20. He left his robe and blankets in the carriage in Elkhart and returned to retrieve them, then disappeared toward Waterloo. Sheriff Harrington's description matches. a $50 reward is posted for his capture and the rig's return.

Elkhart Michigan Henrietta Township Kalamazoo Curtis Nimms Jackson Mich Lieb East Franklin Street Bert Hatch Main Street Waterloo Hatch Porter Harrington

Night of Kentucky bloodshed across counties and mountains

Twenty fatal shootings in Kentucky in the past twenty hours leave Mayfield deputy sheriff Jeh Usher and Charles Bowlin dead after a raid gone wrong at a saloon. In Manchester C. Cash dies and three others wounded during a large fight. Other killings occur in Whitley, Bell, Lincoln, and Cumberland regions including a boy water boy Henry Carson shot at Irvine depot.

Louisville Kentucky Mayfield Jeh Usher Charles Bowlins Salooz Heeper Killeo Birch Ifoliyer Bowlin Usher Sheri ® Deuthitt Hollyeran Manchester C. Cash Turkey Creek Fletcher County John T. Cole James Sturgitt Kingsville Lincoln County Tecumseh Walton Thomas Lee Whitley County Pleasantview Isham Burch Cornelius Bunch William Birch Cumberland Mountain Bell County Middiesboro Gillis Johnson Charles Wilcox Johnson Berry Turner Red Mountain Ras Mussen Irvine Depot Henry Carson Magann Fatkes Little Henry

Mrs. Austin's Pancake Flour Invites Morning Treats

If you seek a tasty breakfast option, Mrs. Austin promotes her famous pancake flour as a go to choice for morning meals.

Mrs. Austin

Belle Agnes Masson Wed to John Busley at Masson Home

At the Masson home in Jefferson street the wedding of Belle Agnes Masson to John Busley took place last night. Rev. H. B. Townsend officiated at 8 o clock in a ceremony attended by close family. The couple will reside at Third and Washington and be at home after January 1 1901.

John Masson Jefferson Street Belle Agnes John Busley H. B. Townsend Mary Masson James Masson

Race War Rumors Hit Cementville North of Jeffersonville

Report from Cementville, Indiana, describes armed black residents dominating the town while white villagers hide indoors on Christmas Eve. After a saloon melee led to gunfire, Sheriff Rave intervened briefly but tensions rise again as Kendall seeks warrants and deputies, with no direct telephone link and fear of a violent riot if any quarrel sparks.

Jeffersonville Ind Cementville Lee Ranger John Redmond Sam Kendall Sheriff Rave Kendall Ranger Montgomery

Yaquis Attack Mexican Troops Near Sonora

Mexican forces in Sonora were ambushed by Yaqui Indians, killing four officers and thirty men. Colonel Francisco Peinado was shot in the stomach and badly wounded, with details released by C. V. Light in Guaymas. The clash occurred about fifty miles from General Torres headquarters, while press censorship limited official news.

el Paso Tex Sonora Mexico Francisco Peinado C. V. Light Guaymas Torres Lamisa Forres Peinado

Morris inquest verdict in Washington DC

The coroner's inquest found Frank H. Morris auditor for the War Department killed by a pistol shot from Samuel McDonald former disbursing officer. McDonald, wounded and in Emergency Hospital, shows slight improvement and a possible recovery.

Washington, D. C Frank H. Morris Treasury War Department Winder Building Samuel McDonald Morris MacDonald McDonald

Venezuelan revolt leads to new clash near Lozema

Celestino Peraza once secretary general to President Castro of Venezuela rebels near Lozema in Guarico district. About 2,500 Venezuelan troops commanded by General Aristides Fandeo move to crush the uprising as Curacao and Dutch Guinea report revalutions in the region.

Venezuela Curacoa Dutch Guinea Celestino Peraza Castro Lozema Guarico Aristides Fandeo Peraza

Teach Newsboys to Dance in Kansas City

Prof H A Franzmathes of Kansas City announces free weekly classes starting January 9 for newsboys to learn deportment dancing and etiquette. He urges boys to aim for higher positions, noting that many successful men began selling papers and rose through opportunity and self improvement.

Kansas City H. A. Franzmathes

Famous clairvoyant Dr. Harrington dies in California

Relatives in Madison Wisconsin report the death of Dr C F Harrington a famed clairvoyant who sought health in San Diego California He gained fame by locating the Get There EN mine in the Black Hills guiding a shaft to rich ore after a trance discovery

Madison Wis C. F. Harrington San Diego Cal

Bahnsen Family Christmas Eve Celebration Ends in Tragedy

Timothy Bahn sen senior, a wealthy St. Louis merchant, died beside his Christmas tree during a park avenue home gathering at 1327 Park Avenue. The Bahnsen family held their annual Christmas evening, this year hosted by John Bahnsen, a brother.

St. Louis Timothy Bahnsen Park Avenue Bahnsen John Bahnsen

Neighborhood incidents and local misfortunes compiled

Community notes report tramps in Decatur to be arrested and put to work. A Topeka man faces impersonation charges. A Boone Grove child fatally burned. An Aurora teacher inherits wealth. Richmond editor named Musical Courier head. Allen County reports sixty smallpox cases. Reed Wilke’s Young America saloon lamp explosion damages property. Belleville author ill in Cotulla. Phillips in Lafayette sparks investment talk. Madison County man allegedly insane over streetcar tracks. Hartford City glass workers vote on Belgian wage proposals. A Tipton man loses a divorce suit won by his wife. Vinzens renovations near complete at Grand Hotel. Crawfordsville Wire and Nail Company aims to operate. Madison County man fatally hurt by train. Ray’s Crossing accident injures two. St Andrews Catholic bells installed. Richmond couple to celebrate fiftieth anniversary with eight children at home. Columbia City schools story notes former employee’s rise and fall in Seattle and Korea with railways and mines.

John Oliver Belleville Indiana Cotulla Tex Spencer County Phillips Lafayette Grant Taylor Madison County Union Traction Company Hartford City Belgium Tipton Messrs Padgett & Blue Vincennes Crawfordsville

Rapid Rise to Wealth in Korea Mine Venture

L. S. J. Hunt, now based in Korea, writes ex-Congressman McNagny of Columbia City to recruit a party of 35 able bodied men for ten years work in Korean mines. He will cover travel both ways and pay wages, with about fifty applicants already. Hunt formerly resided in Whitley county and served as a superintendent.

L. S. J. Hunt Korea McNagny Columbia City

Grain O Gains Popularity in Buchanan Reader Letter

A Buchanan reader from May 22 praises Grain O from Genessee Pure Food Co LeRoy New York. The letter claims Grain O replaces coffee for a family easing digestion and reducing coffee consumption for herself and her two children. The writer, Frances Williams, states she is ten years old.

Buchanan, Mich Genessee Pure Food Co LeRoy N. Y Gettlemant Genes Drinker Sud Berself Sud Ysare

Patents Granted to Indiana Inventors This Week

List from C A Snow & Co Washington DC shows W W Cominger Danville rubber heel for shoes R B Gregory Decatur scaffold hook J Harth Jr Ambia bucket C Heart Frankton running gear for vehicles J Herper Evansville ironing board R W Kilmer Frankton umbrella cover J B Knickerbocker Indianapolis thermo star J O Sloan Indianapolis fare register J L Turner Indianapolis lawn sprinkler S B Wharton South Bend rail joint H M Williams Fort Wayne assembly building. For copy send ten cents in postage stamps with date of paper to C A Snow & Co Washington DC.

Indiana C. A. Snow & Co Washington, D. C W. W. Cominger Danville R. B. Gregory Decatur J. Harth, Jr C. Heart Frankton J. Herper Evansville Ironing Board R. W. Killmer J. B. Knickerbocker Indianapolis J. O. Sloan Fare Register J. L. Turner S. B. Wharton South Bend Rail Joint H. M. Williams Fort Wayne Assembly Building Washington D. C

Four Shot In Vergennes Saloon Affray Wounds Four

In Vergennes Illinois a saloon fight left two men mortally or seriously wounded and two maimed for life. Joe and Jake Davidson quarrelled with Henry Fox and Jake and Henry fought. Joe Davidson fired twice at Fox wounding him in the abdomen. A bystander Joe Pyatt was hit. One brother lost an eye and another suffered a shoulder wound.

Carbondale, Ill Vergennes Ill Joe Jake Davidson Henry Fox Fox Joe Davidson Joe Pyatt

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