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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
8
A historical letter excerpt discusses doctors prescribing Peruna for catarrhal diseases. It includes testimonials from Dr. J W Pence and Dr A W Perrin praising Peruna’s efficacy in treating mucous irri tation and internal inflammation, with notes on long-term use and patient recoveries.
Tacoma reports detail floods in Hokkaido province during December. Thirty five towns in Ishikari district were devastated. Since September at least 17,288 houses submerged or washed away in Hokkaido with total damage estimated at 18,000,000 yen.
Letter from J A Trambert of North Carolina praising Foley's Kidney Cure. He states it does what the advertiser claims and attributes personal benefit. Signed Houseworth Bros.
Chicago reports the Wabash railroad engineers firemen conductors and brakemen threaten to strike if higher wages are not granted. Trainmen leaders in St. Louis await President Ashley’s reply after Vice President Ramsey refused to confer. Since 1894 they have pressed for a wage schedule used on other roads.
A vintage ad-like line touts Dr Thomas Eelectric Oil as essential for every home warning that accidents can strike anytime and urging readiness with the product.
Tacoma dispatches report the empress dowager in China intensifies pursuit of reformers led by Kang Youwei who catalyzed the emperor toward liberal reforms two years ago.
Albion Ind January 24 Samuel Saltzgaber father of I Js Saltzgaber a resident of this county has just celebrated his 160th birthday A banquet was given the centenarian.
Houseworth Bros advertise a medicine for purifying blood and liver cleansing. The "Little Harry Risers" claim to invigorate the system and ease constipation and liver troubles.
In Manila on January 24 Archbishop Chapelle the Apostolic Delegate faced an angry demonstration after a Filipino clergy reception. About two thousand people mobbed the area around the residence, while prominent figures Attorney General Florentino Torres and Senor Tavera attended. General Otis arrived to cheers amid calls against friars and Nozaleda.
Manila dispatch notes Senor Mabini secretary of state asks Congress be informed that Filipinos wish to send a commission to present claims and propose a future government for the islands. New York. January 24. The Herald prints the paper's Manila correspondents.
Manila reports that American forces have occupied Santa Cruz and adjacent towns in Laguna province. Streets are regulated and curfews tightened as authorities shift to orderly control. a daily schedule has been adjusted with a time change from eight fifty to ten o'clock.
The national prohibition party will meet in Chicago on June 27. Chairman Oliver A. Stewart of Illinois issued the call listing four delegates at large per state and double the state’s seats in the lower house as delegates, plus one for every 1000 votes for John Levering in 1896. State conventions to follow per each state's central committee.
In Battle Creek Michigan on January 24 Mrs Frank Carpenter died from shock after her husband Frank Carpenter, employed on the new Stuart building, was buried in the basement when green mortar in the foundation caused half the block to collapse. Soon after the ambulance brought him home his wife died.
Indianapolis January 24. Operators and miners held their first joint conference with Walter S. Bogle of Crescent Coal Mining Company Chicago chosen chairman and W C Pearce secretary of the United Mine Workers serving as secretary for the meeting.
Vienna Ill Jan 24 twelve union miners indicted for the killing of five colored men on Sept 17 at Carterville were called for trial before Judge Vickers. One hundred talesmen have been summoned as jurors.
The ad promotes Knill's Red Pills White Liver Pills Blue Kidney Pills Black Diarrhea Pills Dyspepsia Tablets and related tonics at five to twenty five cents per box. Claims include cures for stomach issues bowel troubles dysentery indigestion and other ailments. Guaranteed by the druggist with a focus on affordability and reliability.
Miss Prudence McQuisten of Elkbart and Mr. Frank Jackson of the city were married in South Bend Saturday evening in a private ceremony at the Methodist parsonage conducted by Rev. Mer Bennett. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paomas Minsten of Elkert and part of the trisity social circle. Jackson has long resided in Bislawska and works at Woolch company factory. The couple will live at 121 East Lawrence Street Mishawaka News notes a patent cough remedy by Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup.
Anna W. Butler urges township trustees to follow 1869 acts to administer relief for the poor, detailing the three month relief limit and reporting duties. Rural mail delivery prospects rise as J P Walker reviews a proposed free rural route linking Elkhart to Osolo and Cleveland townships.
Elmer Lux son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lux was born April 11 1899 and died January 19 1900 at his home in Chiicago aged 9 months and 8 days. The parents mourn a bright eyed lovable child described as a sunbeam taken to the heavenly home to comfort them in their sorrow.
Alexandria Indiana January 24 Mrs John Wilson is under arrest charged as an accomplice of James Bodmen in an attempt to burn the Wilson homes and murder her husband boat. Ellwoods architects at 202 S Main St busy preparing plans for several new buildings for Elkhart and elsewhere.
I G Shaws bakery and ice cream shop offers frozen delicacies at top quality. The Fair Store claims to be the greatest bargain house in town with up to date merchandise. Elkhart Steam Laundry invites trials and Rohrer offers painting and paper hanging services. W H Mann’s lumber yard supplies building materials and varnishes. Kavanaugh Pollard promote customer premiums. Taylor Company announces new fall suit line and urges orders.
Leiningers at 13 Main St offers fine candies ice cream ices sherberts and moulds. The Elkhart Fuel Co invites customers to purchase winter coal salt feed and seeds. Knickerbocker Drug Store 405 S Main St sells toothbrushes and toilet requisites.
An old advertisement touts Carlin's Turkish Bath and tar vapor bath as remedies for coughs colds and La Grippe, promoting these therapies as relief options in a health column.
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