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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1906
Page
3
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal cure for a wide range of female ailments. It claims to treat inflammation ulceration falling displacements spinal weakness and symptoms of menopause and promises relief from backache irregularities nervousness and general debility. It urges letters to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
John Lusher of Wakarusa sold his 250 acre Sac City area farm in Iowa for 15000 to Jerry Bechtel of Wakarusa. Triplets born to Mr and Mrs James Hunt of Hartford City including two daughters and a son. South Bend police target the Sater gang suspected in saloon hold ups and safe blowings with rewards offered. St Joseph circuit court moving to sell a Swedish Evangelical Gloria Dei church building to satisfy a contractor lien. Pastor J F Borg and congregation seek to avert loss of their church.
The Milford Mail notes the death of Mrs Anna Brandi by her own hand in this city recently. An editorial laments that the public pay little notice, calling her a washerwoman whose past would merit broader funeral honors if known.
Fragmentary OCR note references a political figure named Wilson Roose with ties to Goshen and Elkhart. Reading unclear but suggests a campaign or public discussion. No clear event date or outcome present.
The South Bend Times editor Stoll criticizes the late George T. Ager’s opinions and character, suggesting those he praised were honorable while he maligned others. The remark implies harsh judgments toward Ager’s numerous detractors and defends his own stance as reflective of his beliefs.
Directors of the Kalamazoo Elkhart and South Bend Traction Co met Friday afternoon at Attorney A. D. Harris’s office and reviewed reports. Towns along the proposed route sought inclusion as business plans advance and the line’s construction is described as an assured fact.
The gas electric motor car tested by the Alton on its Jacksonville to St. Louis line impressed management enough to order six more cars. These will support interurban service between local points across Illinois. The Alton units resemble The Valley Line Motor Car in design.
CG. R. Kelly, baggage man on the Winona Flyer, left this morning for Huntington. He plans a week to ten days visit before resuming a passenger run between here and Benton Harbor.
Wobers Davis and Virgil Young will open the billiard tournament tonight at Casbon's billiard hall. The St. Louis Browns seek J. Hemlmett Heidrich. Perry Werden aims for an American Association umpire post next season. Umpire Jack Kerin has sent terms to President O'Brien after a season with the New England League.
Tom McCreary of Indianapolis works the insurance field this winter near Beaver Pennsylvania. He should give the other fellows a good run for the catch in forthcoming season.
Moriarity, ex Mudhen, performs in tryout for Griffiths leading outfield. Ex Toledoite faces trial to join major league line up.
Pitcher Wowinke, nicknamed Rip, who had a Cincinnati tryout last season, quits baseball to join his father in the drug business.
Billy Friel, who spent part of last season with the Indianapolis club and with Columbus in 1904, will occupy the third base for the Senators this season. Bryce expects Friel to match Barbeau’s performance after Barbeau was drafted by Cleveland.
The high school awards Rs letters to players for taking part in two or more games this season. Recipients include Terrence Wertz George Shafer Carleton Neu William Harrison Frost Wilcox Hale Parrish Kirk Brumbaugh Donald Hunker H Cleland Rollo Milburn N Nicholson Deahl Donald Knapp Roy Lemley and Albert Wagner. Last year letters went to those playing three or more games, but few games this season prompted a constitution change.
A distinct north south earthquake shock lasting 23 seconds to a minute was felt across western Missouri eastern Kansas and southern Nebraska around 6 17 PM. No damage reported though plaster fell in places and chandeliers rattled in Kansas City. A second lighter shock was noted in eastern Kansas with stronger effects in Manhattan Abilene and Wamego.
The Morning Post discusses the fiscal question and argues retaliation alone would be a practically useless weapon against the United States. The piece emphasizes practical limits of punitive measures in the broader economic struggle.
The Kearsarge and Kentucky ran aground in the lower harbor off the west bank light while the Evans squadron moved to sea. The Alabama struck Kentucky as both ships were freed, Kentucky damaged and ordered to Tompkinsville, while Kearsarge Maine Illinois and Alabama later sailed for Hampton Roads for winter maneuvers with the fleet bound for West Indian waters.
Berlin reports Russian statistician Miquelin estimates the rebellion costs to December 31 include 185.6 million for fires, robberies, wars materials and Odessa harbor damage. indirect losses 370 million from strikes and flights. and 500 million in state bond devaluation, totaling 1.045 billion dollars.
Elmhurst officials report a committee coordinated an insurance scheme involving Hathman and Ja nsurer. The actions allegedly affected city contracts and public funds, prompting inquiry by local authorities and possible civil actions.
An elaborate account describes the pocket mouse with a fur lined cheek pouch used to store food. In captivity it thrived for three years on dry bird seed with no water or greens, showing remarkable endurance and suggesting limited moisture needs for digestion.
Orsamus Page born in 1809 is the nonogenarian newsman who rises at four each morning to serve passengers. Despite a knee loss from a mine accident in Braidwood, he remains active at the post with his wife aged 86 relying on his papers for support. He aims to reach one hundred and continues in railroad contracting past his newsboy days.
A testimonial from Mrs Arthur Conklin of Battle Creek Michigan credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing leucorrhoea and headaches after suffering health decline for three years. The ad claims the pills make new blood, target root causes, and warns against substitutes. Sold for 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 from Schenectady New York.
Frank M. Chapman notes in Century that as pelicans young grow feeding becomes harder. Larger hatchlings require one-at-a-time meals at long intervals, and the prolonged parental pouch stay leaves them dazed on emerging. They then panic, thrash, and bite at their own wings before settling to sleep.
Court records show Nora B versus Jacob A Troyer set for hearing tomorrow. The LaGrange Call praises new prosecutor W H Duff as fearless and thoughtful and notes he names his law partner F D Merritt as deputy at LaGrange alongside two Elishart county deputies.
Estate of Susannah Opperman final report hearing set for March term. Estate of George W. Burhans private sale of realty appraised at $2765 ordered. Estate of Mary O Kantz resignation of administrator accepted. Estate of John J Kelly widow takes under will. Estate of Esther Hess property appraised at $1415.36. Minor heirs of Michael Gonever discharged. Minor heirs of Isaiah Hoover resignation accepted. Letters issued to Jonas Lovers with $1000 bond posted. Trust estate Orillia Kellogg discharged with Edward B Zigler as trustee.
William H. H. Stull of Nappanee aged 21 wed Mary Ryan of Wakarusa aged 17 in a marriage license record reflecting local civil procedures and underage considerations.
Elkhart merchants plan to attend the Indiana Retail Merchants Association annual meeting in Fort Wayne on January 16 17 and 18. The group began with grocers and now includes dry goods and shoe traders with many local members. Secretary C M Poundsberry is ill with typhoid fever and cannot attend.
A historical note presents Dr Thomas advertising Eclectric Oil as a household cure all. The piece highlights claims of wound relief and pain healing with the remedy amid period promotional language.
Tramps described as tottering in the business district were arrested by Sergeant Rinehart and Officer Roth. They provided names before being detained.
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