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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
3
Harry J. Furber Jr announces preliminary plans for a Chicago stadium to host the 1904 Olympian Games. The venue would seat 75,000, cover about eleven acres, and be described as unmatched in size and elegance for athletic contests.
A family question about dessert is answered with Jell-O. Preparation takes two minutes with no baking needed. Add hot water and let it cool to set. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry available at grocers.
The trunk of an unknown man was found in a Seattle residence district on January 11. Evidence suggests he killed himself by placing dynamite in his mouth, lighting the fuse, and lying down. A fifteen inch grave marks where his head rested. no head was found and the man's identity remains unknown.
If troubled with weak digestion belching sour stomach or feeling dull after eating try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents Samples free at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
Ardmore Oklahoma Territory January 11 four deputy marshals armed with rifles sped from Ardmore after a telephone message to U S Marshal Hammond reporting two women and a man waylaid and killed near Caddo bridge about six miles from Ardmore on the Springer road.
Buy and try a box tonight. Think of it as a convenient laxative. Genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. Available at all druggists for 10c.
Ex Confederate brigadier general James Fletcher Hamilton dies in Chicago at his son Rev William B Hamilton’s home. A prominent western Episcopal minister born 1828, he served under Beauregard and Lee and was present at Appomattox surrender. He leaves a son and a widow.
The Federation of Woman's clubs extends honorary membership to the men who have aided Rocky Mountains Tea Women, naming Houseworth Bros as its greatest benefactor.
A January report from Washington states the area around Benatol near St. Joseph has been declared non navigable following a government assessment. Local officials cited limited water flow and safety concerns impacting transit and potential development.
The piece argues that prices are high and prosperity seems strong yet uncertain. It notes stock exchange volume rising from 54 million shares in 1896 to 253 million in 1901 and warns of a possible reaction. Banking caution, real estate booms, and higher costs suggest a need for restraint. Telephones reach Ohio farmers, aiding business and social life.
De Pauw captain Greencastle Will Calvin will not re enter this term leaving a team vacancy. Indiana University midwinter term enrollment exceeds 640 signaling growth. Lafayette reports a rise in short course agriculture attendance with noted lecturers. St Louis January 11 Prof W E Goldsborough of Purdue is likely chief of electrical exhibits for the World’s Fair with broad duties to secure global electrical displays.
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg Pa declares her child was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure. The ad touts the product as a safe immediate remedy for coughs croup and throat and lung troubles saying children like the taste and every family should have a bottle especially now. Houseworth
Walter Galloway of the Indianapolis News has published a bound booklet of sketches from the past year. The drawings display clever humor and wide world knowledge, demonstrating technical mastery and a strong sense of life’s queer and quaint aspects. The paper and artist deserve congratulations.
A caller urges a woman who left a recent donation party to visit Thomas and Rushton’s drug stores for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She is described as having indigestion and illness that would have been avoided with the syrup, available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
At a Kosciusko county commissioners meeting ten immunes were hired to serve as guards in Jackson township and enforce a strict quarantine of forty people affiliated with smallpox in Sidney and the surrounding area.
Washington D C Genesee Pure Food Co LeRoy N Y receives a testimonial from C F Myers endorsing Grain-O as a superior solid grain beverage for health and children's welfare. It urges readers to choose Grain-O over other drinks.
Dr. Harry White’s second floor office in the Hare block was robbed of a large sum of money and postage stamps while he was dining. Two men committed the theft and escaped. no crew was involved.
An old advertisement lauds DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation relief. A testimonial from J. O. Greene of Depauw Indiana claims long-term costiveness resolved by the remedy, with Houseworth Bros as seller.
Marshall-George Towell, a pioneer of this county, celebrated his ninety fifth anniversary at his daughter Mrs. Dr. McKey’s home in this place. He was born in Orange County North Carolina on January seventh eighteen oh seven.
E Demick of Somerville explains seven years of stomach trouble costing about 1000 dollars ended by using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims the product digests food for the stomach so readers need not diet and can eat freely. Houseworth.
Alexandria iron workers form a beneficial relief society modeled after the Indiana iron works at Muncie which has operated successfully since 1896.
Advertisement invites readers to visit Houseworth Bros drug stores to obtain a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets described as the best physic. The copy claims the tablets cure stomach disorders biliousness and headaches.
Elwood Fred Lamb, recently back from the Philippines, attempted suicide by taking morphine. He was reportedly enamored with Emma Shruck of Anderson, who allegedly jilted him.
An advertisement urges readers to trust Rocky Mountain Tea as genuine and “made only by” the Madison Medicine Co. It markets price at 85 cents and claims no higher costs.
An obituary notes the passing of a local editor who leaves a widow and a daughter. The brief tribute highlights his work and community service.
An anti-Semitic mob stormed a synagogue in Gross-Topalezan Hungary during a service. Hirsch Felsenburge and Samuel Loenber were killed and several others wounded in the riot.
The ad warns that burns bruises and cuts are painful and dangerous for children and promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy that draws out the fire stops pain and heals wounds. It notes beware of counterfeits and claims a testimonial from Jas Mock about eczema in a baby. Houseworth Bros.
The Republican city convention chose Dr. Jose B. Williams for mayor Fremort McLees as clerk 8 A Brown as treasurer Charles R. Lines as marshal In city central committee reorganization Dr N H Thompson was elected chairman and James P Ross secretary
Geo F Benedict of 639 West King Street Decatur Illinois reports Bright's disease was a false alarm after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for three months. He credits one bottle with restoring appetite and stomach function and endorses the remedy to friends and strangers sold by Thom and Rushton.
Bluffton resident Bluffton-Web Lesh, 27, of Rock Creek township, made his third failed attempt at suicide today. He states he will attempt again, and authorities plan to have him evaluated and admitted to the insane asylum for treatment.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois Woman's Alliance recounts a severe cold that nearly led to pneumonia. After trying remedies she found Chamberlain's Cough Remedy pleasant, relieved her quickly, and she healed without a doctor’s bill. Sold at Houseworth Bros. Drug store.
Washington Harvey Cushman of Bloomfield withdraws as candidate leaving J. C. Billheimer ex consul to Zanzibar of this city as the remaining candidate for the Second district party chair.
A Hartford City notice reports C. D. Rushton selling Osmicure Ointment for eczema scrofula salt rheum and piles at 25 and 50 cents. Hartford City-W. B. Cooley, owner of the square block destroyed by fire, says he will construct a $40 000 four story business block on the corner.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for bronchitis grippe and throat ailments. It claims the syrup cures any case of bronchitis throat affection and grippe at a cost of 25 cents.
Fragmentary note mentions Marisi Ganz connected to the Yanks and described as strong influence with the natives. No clear dates places or additional names available.
Charles M. Schwab arranges at the casino eclipsing the Earl of Rosslyn's game. He is surrounded by onlookers while the steel magnate piles up winnings. the croupier hands him twenty thousand dollars in a single day.
London parliament debate inflames public opinion as The Times warns the Kaiser over German attacks on the British army. It cites Chancellor von Bülow's actions as tests of British patience and loyalty to the crown.
Madison Wisconsin enacts two curfew laws requiring children to be off the streets by 8 p m in winter and 9 p m in summer. The Common Council tie vote was broken by Mayor Bull casting the deciding vote in favor.
Des Moines Jan 11 Governor Shaw telegraphed Secretary Gage asking to retain the treasury portfolio until Feb 1. Gage replied he would. The delay is requested to allow one more week for the governor to arrange personal affairs before removal.
In Frankfort Indiana Claude Fickle allegedly attacked a 10 year old schoolmate Ernest Blackledge at the Fickle district school. The blade penetrated the lung cavity leaving the boy in critical condition. Police investigation underway.
Representative Lovering of Massachusetts introduced a bill to pay ex presidents a salary of 25000 dollars annually from retirement, applying to any former president alive when the law is enacted.
Peter Jackson’s challenger Jim Austin of New York quit in the fourth round of a planned twenty round bout. Austin was outclassed, repeatedly knocked down and finally knocked through the ropes, signaling it was over.
Wickliffe Higgins, once sheriff of Richland County Olney Illinois, arrested in New York after eleven years as a fugitive. Governor Yates issued a requisition for his extradition. Higgins fled in 1890 with about $1000 of county funds.
Fire destroyed Louis Sand's stave mill at Reitz Hill early today. Loss pegged at 100000 with 60000 insured. Unclear if the mill will be rebuilt and about 150 men are left unemployed.
Springfield Illinois Jan 1 Leonard Burnett a small boy was on pieces under a street car while playing with companions when one of them pushed him onto the tracks causing injuries.
Sightings report the steamship Haith having just arrived in Seattle on January 11, with office work and port activity noted in Walla Walla and surrounding area.
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