01 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
1
Albion coal merchants advertise hard coal at 6.50 per ton. A Kendallville man owns a hen recently hatched with a brood of chickens. A Goshen Times note reports a cat theft claim in East Elkhart, with two youths accused of trespass and cat theft.
Maud Smith filed a suit for 2000 damages through attorneys Hubdell and Conley against William Woodford alleging mental anguish from his failure to marry her last June. She is known as Maud Butters, with stepfather George F. Butters, previously divorced from Morts Martin, and now living with her mother. Woodford is said to be in Niles after leaving Micks & Co.’s jewelry store. A breach of promise case against Woodford was dismissed.
A February Scribner Point of View essay argues that society undervalues ancestors who upheld virtue and the moral line in families. It laments the neglect of “saints” who resisted sensuality and laziness and urges valuing a good name and blood over mere wealth.
A teamster hauling ice blocked a crossing before a line No. 6 train near Willard or Prairie street. The engineer deployed the emergency brake and stopped the train with minimal damage besides a broken sled tongue. Passengers were shaken but unharmed. Frances Hdsell seeks divorce from George Hdsell, married in 1875 and parents of four.
In the Sea Islands survey the Red Cross Society impresses with striking simplicity. The relief effort shows no bureaucracy or delay yet remains thorough and decisive without self importance or chatter.
The Supreme Court upholds Jefferson circuit on the 2 per cent debt cap for cities, saying the amendment cannot be reviewed and is sustained by voter and legislative action. January yielded twenty two marriage licenses and fourteen divorce petitions filed. Martha Robbins granted divorce from John W. Robbins.
In a Sabbath school class the flood lesson prompts a joke about where nonark people were during the biblical event. Gertie answers they weren t in it while Jennie and Allie offer humorous alternatives about being in the swim or in the soup.
A fragment quotes an Old Physician urging young men to stop indiscretions, keep regular hours, retire early, and rebuild health with Sulphur Bitters to cure a shattered system. The line reflects historical tone and cautionary medical advertising.
A city observer describes a family with a distinct convulsive swing in walking linked to a birthmark from a mother who wove continuously. The pattern appeared in a country youth and two young women, suggesting a hereditary condition passed through generations.
Social events last evening featured over fifty guests at the Clark home corner Harrison and west Franklin streets. Pedro dancing and dainties highlighted the party while Mrs. Fisher hosted tea and Pedro for friends.
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