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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1900

Page

5

Train timetable excerpt with routing notes

The snippet lists multiple train numbers and schedules for east and west bound services, noting departures and connections. It names operators G. J. Grammer and A. J. Surry as General Traffic Manager and General Passenger Agent, with A. L. Gotwalt as ticket agent. The Lake Shore line via Cleveland is highlighted as a direct route to Pittsburgh.

Old Road Lasves Grand Rapids Air Line Goshen Elk. & Chi Avcom Boston & Chi Shore Shafted Western Express Lake Shore Cleveland Erie L. E. Rus Pittsburg G. J. Grammer Mgr A. J. Surry A. L. Gotwalt

Big Savings Sale and Mail Letter Notices In 1900 Bristol Area

Advertisements tout 32 shoes for $1 sale at North End Savings Bank and a Bristol property with 4 acres two miles northeast, plus loan offers from a cooperative savings society. Upcoming advertised letters list names and charges, while Paris Exposition tour details promise a June 30 1900 departure from New York with extensive itineraries across Europe.

North End Savings Bank F. C. Kekerman Elkhart Ind Clark Europe New York H. B. Clark Moville Glasgow Loch Lomond Loch Katrine Tronsachs Stirliey Castl Edinburgh Melrose Abbey Abbotsford Durham York Peterboro London Dover Ostend Brussels Paris Verrasailes Calais Canterbury Windsor Oxford Stratford-on-Avon Dublin Belfast E.g Rhine Switzerland Italy Bheypt Palestine Turkey Greece

That Mrs Crash Next Door Music Feud Draws Calm Appeal

A reader notes that Mrs Crash plays cake-walk music from morning to night and defends her by suggesting she aims to keep her cook in good humor, as reported by the Indianapolis Journal.

Crash Indianapolis Journal

Hotel Capacity Question From Proprietor

A humorous exchange asks about hotel capacity with the proprietor offering two options. One option suggests accommodating Qo and the other to make 309 uncomfortable, reflecting a playful miscommunication about room counts.

Different Then Many a Fauh Refers to Self Urgency

The fragment from the Chicago Daily News shows a garbled quote about self urgency and anger when others refer to it. It reflects a disjointed OCR excerpt lacking clear event or人物 details.

Fauh Bo Hunmiv

Silly girls and duces at Chicoree Daily News

Advert contains a ludic slogan about silly girls and duces, and mentions a shoe store sale with a discount offer of 500 on the Vu.ec buys any Shoe in our store, near Northern Savings Bank and the US Express office.

Sily Girls Duces Chicoree Daily News Norti Find Savings Bank 2Nd Door South

High Price for an Old Book at Paris Auction

At a Paris sale a 1755 edition of the Fables of Lafontaine sold for 8100 francs. The volume once belonged to a court lady of Queen Marie Antoinette.

Paris Lafontane Marie Antoinette

Naval power and speed limits for future ships

The text discusses naval engineering limits, noting a proposed channel steamer would require 50 000 horsepower for forty knots. Best achievable is a 1 000 ton ship needing 18 100 horsepower for thirty knots. It mentions Parsons Atlantic liner at 26 knots with 38 000 horsepower and cites other unrelated items from the era.

Wanted in Elkhart County Bank Robbery Case

In Elkhart County police seek six men jailed on bank robbery charges. Five are clearly implicated in the December 23 robbery at Charles’s Veak in New Parte. Arrested on December 248 in Chicago they were moved to Pucutiac on safekeeping. Evidence is strong and convictions are expected.

Elkhart County Ion Pontisos Charles Veak New Parte Chicago Pucutiac Etkhare

Thomas Drug Store Promises Up to Date Prescriptions

The druggist pledges modern formulas and careful stock control to fill prescriptions exactly as ordered. The store offers toilet articles and sundries and has just secured Dr Cauldwell's Syrup Pepsin to treat constipation indigestion and stomach troubles with a free sample coupon for every town family.

Dr. Cauldwell Thomas Drug Store

Think Wreck Is Identified in Newfoundland Coast

Think Wreck Is Identified. There is little doubt the ship wrecked at St Johns is the German oil tank steamer Helgoland commanded by Capt Van Rittern. The Helgoland sailed from Philadelphia for Bergen and a portion of a boat bearing its name was found near Cape Pine. the vessel had a crew of thirty five men.

St. Johns N. F van Rittern Philadelphia Bergen Cape Pine

Window-Glass Trust Advances Cooperation With Independents

Muncie Indiana reports the window glass trust is perfecting an alliance with independent and cooperative manufacturers. It is likely about sixty percent of those producers will join the Tet agreement.

indow-Glass Trust Muncie Ind Window-Glass Trust

Fire Devastates Dawson Tacoma Port District

A large Dawson area blaze damaged a business portion Wednesday night destroying several units. Fire crews battled the flames as emergency workers evacuated nearby properties and evaluated smoke impacts on the downtown district. Authorities reported no serious injuries and initiated an investigation into the cause.

Tacoma Waal Dawson Pepe Ge Shea

Use State Bar Chief Favors Inheritance Limit

President Logan opened the session of the State Bar Association and urged a statutory cap on inheritances. He argued for a defined limit to reduce protracted family disputes and ensure fair distribution of estates.

Albedy Dan Use State Bar Association Logan Ineade Sfu

Grain prices and market notes from Chicago trading day

Chicago January 16 closing grain prices and today s range recorded. References to Pepsin Syrup Co and DeWitt A Gents. Messages mention local bank and Board of Trade contacts. An endorsement for Dr Caldwell s Syrup Pepsin appears from Ray Buckier and is sold by Thomas Drug Store.

Chicagoe Board of Trade Chicago Gents

Gear Re elected Senator in Iowa Legislature Vote

Des Moines January 17 John H Gear was elected United States senator to succeed himself as of March 1901 by the separate houses of the Iowa general assembly in party line votes. A joint session will compare journals. A woman suffrage amendment was introduced in the senate and bills on miners’ wages and compulsory education were also brought forward by unnamed sponsors.

The National Congress Des Moines Iowa General Assembly John H. Gear United States Fred J E. White John H. Gearhouses Senate Porter of Appanoose Garst Woman’s Federated Clubs of

Indiana Republicans Elect State Central Committee Members

The Indiana Republican conventions in all districts elected district representatives to the state central committee. Resolutions backed McKinley’s administration, protection and expansion, and the new monetary reform bill. Members chosen include George Cunningham Evansville, J F Hornley Bloomington, George W Self Corydon, Thomas McNutt Madison, J J Higgins Vermilion county, Miles K Moffett Connersville, Joseph B Kealing Indianapolis, J B Goodrich Winchester, Fred A Sims Frankfort, Thomas J McCoy Rensselaer, Warren Bigler Wabash, Elmer Leonard Fort Wayne, Elmer Crockett South Bend.

Indianapolis Ind State Central Committee McKinley House George Cunningham Evansville J. F. Hornley Bloomington George W. Self Corydon Thomas McNutt Madison J. J. Higgins Vermilion County Miles K. Moffett Connersville Joseph B. Kealing Highth J. B. Goodrich Winchester Fred A. Sims Frankfort Thomas J. McCoy Rensselaer Warren Bigler Wabas

Thomas Drug Store Proclaims Caldwell Syrup Pepsin as Cure

The Thomas Drug Store announces it has secured the agency for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claiming it cures constipation and Indi trouble and guarantees results. The note invites citizens to call for the product and promises top quality drugs.

Dr. Caldwell Thomas Drug Store

Illinois association debates repeal of board of review section

Springfield Jan 17 The Treasurers and Assessors Association of Illinois held its second annual meeting with representation from forty one counties. A resolution favoring repeal of the new revenue law section creating the board of review of assessments was presented and will be acted on today amid opposition.

Abolsh Springfield Ill Treasurers and Assessors’ Association of Illinois Board of Review of Assessments

Scofield Declines VP Nomination Favoring Midwest Choice

Gov. Scofield of Wisconsin says his name linked to the Republican vice-presidential nomination should not be taken seriously and he would not accept the post. He suggests the nomination should go to the middle west and offers to name a suitable candidate.

Chicago Gov. Scofield Wisconsin Grand Pacific Middle West

Republicans vow to defend votes won at Galt House

In Louisville on January 17 Gov. Taylor and Lieut. Gov. Marshall led a GOP conference at the Galt House vowing to fight for offices they were elected to and hold certificates for. One participant declared that Republicans must be killed before losing their won offices.

Louisville I.g Taylor Marshall Galt House

Boutelle May Die, Bangor Reports State of Congressman

Private advices reach Bangor stating Congressman Charles A. Boutelle, at the McLean sanitarium in Waverley Class., is in a condition that may prolong life by weeks but shows little hope of recovery.

Bangor Charles A. Boutelle McLean Waverley

Doan's Kidney Pills praised by Mrs Neff for relief

An Iowa customer testimonial extols Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney complaints. The letter from Mrs. A. J. Neff of Washington Street claims the remedy halted severe pains after two years of suffering and irregularities. Promoters advertise at drugstores with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. distributor.

A. J. Neff Wachington Street Hemsewoth Bros Doan Dean Alldeslerea Foster-Milburn Co. Buffle N. Y Soleagen’s U. S Donen’s Teke Uc

Philippine Commission Report Sent to Public Printer

Washington January 17 The Philippine commission has completed its report and sent it to the public printer Proofs of the first section are expected today and the first volume can be laid before Congress within a week

Washington Philippine Commission Congress

Spanish Prisoners Reach Home in Manila Repatriation

The steamer Leo XIII arrived from Manila with 1,312 passengers including soldiers and civilians, mainly former prisoners of the Tagalos repatriated by the United States government.

Barcelona Manila United States

Senate committee backs Nicaragua Canal bill

Washington January 17 The senate committee on interoceanic canals agreed unanimously to report a bill for construction of the Nicaraguan canal. The measure matches the version previously favorably reported by the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce with a few verbal amendments.

Washington Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce

Fungus Resembling Biblical Man Appears After Rain in Arabia

In Arabia Arabs find a desert fungus that resembles the man named in the Bible. It serves as food for people and camels when better provisions are unavailable. It surfaces on the sand after rain, often in small heaps.

Arabia

Hastport youths masquerade as Aguinaldo at ball

Two young men from Hastport Maine attended a local ball dressed as Aguinaldo and his lieutenant. Upon arrival they were laughed at and immediately stripped of most of their garments and expelled from the hall.

Hastport Aguinaldo

Public summons in Concord Township Elkhart County

Summons by publication in Concord Township Elkhart County Justice of the Peace court. Frank Spidell is warned to appear January 30 at 1 pm to answer a complaint. he is alleged to have property in the state and is not a resident. The proceedings are before John M Brumbaugh, justice of the peace, January 1900.

Concord Elkhart Atede Finejara Joby M Brumbeach Perce Forsajie Frank Spideli Bo &, Xat. S. Ry. Co Frank Spidell John M. Brumbanep

Local merchants invite winter prep and fashion updates

The notice lists several Elkhart businesses including Elkhart Fue Co at 113 Main St and R. Jones manager Economy Store at 809 So. Main St offering coal salt feed and seeds. J. Thomas candles ice cream and more are advertised along with Winaickel bocker Drug Store watches clocks and jewelry and E G Krienke sale for overcoats. A tailor John Baurmsarten offers measure services at 522 Main St.

Elkhart Fue. Co R. Jones Mgr

Five and Ten Cent Store Offers Low Prices on Tinware and Hosiery

Local shops advertise bargains with Louis Glissier and Sanders' office rivaling in price. J A Wreyreanp & Co lists robes and horse blankets on Franklin Street opposite the Post Office. Stewart operates staple groceries at 119 North Main, delivering citywide.

J. A. Wreyreanp & Co Franklin Street Oppsite Stewart North Main Street

American Is Hanged in Japan

Tokyo authorities report Miller, an American triple murderer, was hanged Tuesday, the first foreigner executed under Japanese jurisdiction.

Japan Tokyo Miller

Surgeon targets piles cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel

J B Clark of Peoria Illinois claims surgeons failed to operate on his piles and he cured them with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. He warns against counterfeit products and credits the remedy for skin troubles.

J. B. Clark Peoria, I DeWitt Houseworth Bros

Investigation of polygamy charges in Utah appointees

Washington January 17. The house considered a resolution of inquiry into whether federal appointees in Utah are polygamists. Rep Lentz of Ohio alleged relevant papers had been filed but could not be located in the records.

Washington House On Utah Lentz Ohio

Dates for Upcoming Sales in Early 1900

Listing of sale dates for 1900 including January 16 February 6 20 March 6 20 and April 3 17. Public notices indicate auction events scheduled across the winter and spring season.

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