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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
4
The weekly publication from Truth Publishing House outlines Thursday issuance, foreign and local news coverage, and a subscription rate of one dollar per year delivered to U S and Canada post offices.
County auxiliaries organize statewide to support a 325000 dollar statue in memory of Major General Henry W. Lawton. The piece notes the effort as a notable late century project and reflects on enduring civic memory beyond the century’s end.
A historic dispatch notes General French capturing Colesberg but Borers held parts of the town both before and after his victory. The report emphasizes ongoing local resistance alongside the breakthrough achievement.
The text notes sugar beet output has quintupled in under thirty years and now equals twice cane sugar in production while prices have halved. It predicts continued growth in beet sugar production and a decline in sugar prices.
State Treasurer Levy paid off 183000 dollars of the state debt by taking up state school bonds. The bonds are not due for ten years, but the availability of funds suggests the advisability of canceling that portion of the debt.
Between revolutions the Venezuelan government honors worthy men. Admiral Sampson is the latest recipient and will wear the Bust of Bolivar order on his medalled chest henceforth.
The well known New York priest Rev Edward McGlynn died suddenly Sunday from heart disease. Once a prominent public figure, he played a leading role in party and labor movements and briefly fell afoul of church authorities before being readmitted. He commanded a large following for a period.
Fund for Tur Lawton grows to eighty nine thousand dollars and will pass one hundred thousand soon. After mortgage payoff, the fund will earn five percent and, with a congressional pension, will secure a widow an annual income of six to seven thousand dollars.
Justice David J. Brewster stated in a Sunday night address that the twentieth century will not begin before 1901. The remark, made in a sermon titled The Twentieth Century from Another View Point, carries as much weight as if delivered from the United States Supreme Court bench.
The piece notes Jackson’s struggle against concentrated money power resurfaces as a national concern. It warns the currency bill in Congress marks a step toward banking controls that Jackson once freed the country from.
Ex Secretary Carlisle opens his argument against Roberts and plans to close midweek. Roberts will then reply to supplement his earlier remarks. A final report is expected soon, and Roberts appears doomed despite his efforts.
Reports describe defined bubonic plague cases in Honolulu and Manila with authorities informing Washington. Authorities note infections among Chinese Japanese and natives, with no American victims so far. The disease thrives in crowded filthy areas, raising concerns about preventing spread to Americans.
Semiannual reports to Indiana headquarters show an unexpected rise in the G R membership in the state though the exact figures are not disclosed. The report notes a contrasting earlier trend of decrease.
The organization notes only a small increase in membership as former members return and new veterans join. There are 23 523 members in the state and department officers express satisfaction with the trend.
President Keenan plans to present in Congress a bill authorizing five million dollars for nationwide highway construction. Representative Graham will steer the measure with strong support urged from wheelmen nationwide. Keenan also expects farmers to back the proposal as it benefits them.
Washington correspondent notes paper costs rise due to the paper trust. Missouri Representative Shackelford proposals seek duty exemption for imported tall wood pulp used in newspapers and books. Many similar bills circulate in Congress as lawmakers argue tariffs foster trusts.
Goshen papers report Attorney H O Dodge plans to argue that many signers of the Middlebury remonstrance were Amish who did not vote due to religious belief rendering them ineligible voters. The writer questions the logic noting that past nonvoters may still vote in the fall and spot Mr Dodge's brother. Only 35 Middlebury citizens voted last May.
The explainer defines pied form as a dropped form of type matter from the chase causing a loud thud and a sulfur odor. The passage uses dramatic analogies and asks if the reader has felt such danger, illustrating the term with vivid, cautionary imagery.
Pneumonia weakens lungs and invites consumption germs and chronic bronchitis. Take Scott's Emulsion to strengthen lungs and drive out germs. Available at druggists for 1.00.
A speaker laments a failed romance and the torment of a missing heartache. The text condemns a pied form as the worst thing ever, expressing bleak isolation and a world where flowers turn to weeds and hope mocks.
George Riggs is quite sick. Zenos 8B Leonard and family moved to Mishawaka. G. E. Wires spent several days at Bristol Indiana last week. Frank Bunch of Lakeville Indiana visits in this vicinity. Rome Stone slowly improves after a paralytic stroke. H. F. Curtis and W. O. Orull visited Orull’s brother in Schoolcraft Michigan Saturday. Miss Myrtle Hose of Sumption’s Prairie visits Miss Edith Sewerd last week. The Dunkards have purchased the building vacated by EK E. Dils and will remodel it into a dwelling near their church.
An advertisement from Houseworth Bros claims a medicine cures piles and promises money back. It touts itself as the most healing medicine in the world.
Milwaukee January 10 delegates attended the National Building Trades Council of America session. After routine reports, two resolutions were adopted including support for Susan B. Anthony’s petition to Congress urging a law granting women the right to vote.
Fire destroyed Joseph Pulitzer's residence at 10 East Fifty-fifth Street New York on Tuesday. Two women servants Mrs Jellett and Miss Elizabeth Montgomery suffocated or burned to death. Total loss about 300000 with 250000 insured.
A Newark dispatch reports the Verona New Jersey city home reformatory for children burned to the ground last night. The fire caused nearly 100000 dollars in damage but all inmates were safely removed.
Des Moines Jan 10 Gov Shaw in his message to the XXVIII general assembly urges four additional normal schools for teacher training and a three tenths mill tax for higher education split among the state university agricultural college and normal schools. He cites 1 200 000 in sight for appropriation and notes finances are better by 1 008 580 since two years ago. He also backs indeterminate sentence law with parole, stronger laws against prize fights, graded rural schools, free libraries, and safeguards for building and loan associations.
Washington notes from the War Department outline honors for Gen Lawton's remains traveling from San Francisco to Washington. General Shafter commands escort duties and a nationwide funeral cortege. Upon arrival in Washington full military honors will be given at Arlington with the president, cabinet, and Congress in attendance. Lawton fund receipts on Tuesday reach 3500 dollars, total now 70569 dollars.
The barns of the South Chicago City Railway company at Holman and Sheffield avenues in Hammond were destroyed by fire on Tuesday. Loss estimated at about 130000 dollars. the brick structure 75 by 225 feet burned, with thirty two cars including motor cars and equipment reduced to ruins.
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure sold for 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. Endorsers West Truax and Warping Kinnan Marvin of Toledo, Ohio vouch for F J Cheney & Co a trusted firm.
Boston January 10 Robert B Brigham veteran hotel man leaves a portion of his estate valued at 2.5 million dollars to found and endow a hospital for incurables in Rostan. The bequest aims to support long term care and medical research.
Advertisement asserts Dr A W Chase Kidney Liver Pills purify blood by strengthening kidneys to remove uric acid. One pill per dose, 25 cents a box, samples available by mail. Also notes Elk Hart ladies visiting M A Tompkins millinery for new goods and promotes Suipe cigars by EF Leusch as best on earth sold by dealers.
Classified notices from N D Graham to J E Micks Co list sales and services. Items include carpet remnant sale, groceries and baked goods, book store supplies and kodaks, potatoes, watch repairs and engraving, shoes, and a jewelry firm. Multiple businesses appear with locations in Main Street, West Jackson Street, Harrison Street, and the Odd Fellows block.
Codiey Bros Lumber invites with Pabst at Milwaukee’s Schmidt’s opposite L S M S Pass station. Claims finest city bar and sale of liquors cigars. Osteopathy touts 85 percent cure rate for chronic ailments. Dr Dill treats rheumatic neuralgias sciatica lumbago. Rubber stamps offered by W H Smith at 318 Main St Elkhart phone 378.
Local notices tout a range of shops including BORNEMAN & DoLit hardware, J. Buchter grocer, Goldman’s Drug Store opposite the Post Office, Stilson tailor, Wileon Heating Machine claims, Norris E. Flut fuel savings, John Wesley’s fall shoes at 736 South Main, and A. W. Shively “overcoats” with shirt sale.
Hellner and Co promotes tailored suits at Hoetger Bros leading tailors on Main Street. Weyrick Bros advertises grocery bargains while Miller and Jessup tout harness and horse goods. Goohery and Livingood offer coal coupons claiming fast warmth. W J Brown runs a first class new and second hand store on Jackson Street.
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