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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
16
G H Hartman’s advice letter extols Peruna and his medical guidance for female troubles. A Rock Island reader cites improved health and urges other women to write for free personalized guidance and a copy of Health and Beauty.
John Gosma, a former farmer, was approached by a stranger offering to sell him "State on a path" county rights. Gosma traveled with the man across counties, paid between 246 and 1000 dollars per purchase, and invested 4000 dollars before discovering the buyers were stool pigeons in a county rights con.
A brief advertisement extols Mrs. Austin's Wheat Food as tasty and easy to prepare, claiming it surpasses oatmeal and urging readers to ask their grocer for it.
Howard McCaughey confined at the Jeffersonville Reformatory had a favorable parole action considered for release after serving a sentence for death by malpractice of a young girl. An accidental discovery shows he violated prison rules by chewing tobacco, delaying his release.
An old advertisement touts Knill's Red Pills and White Liver Pills as health tonics and liver invigorators with 25 cent prices. It also mentions FichvVs Blue Kidney Pills for back and kidney troubles and a reunion notice for Muntington-Graduates of Roaulake Seminary in northern Indiana on August 29. Major Kenney seeks more details.
Mrs. Frank Huron seeks a divorce from her husband alleging coercion during a trip to Indian Springs on the Fourth. She says she resisted his alleged intentions toward other people and he forced her to return home.
Attica-John Oliver son of Edward Oliver fell from a hay load and was struck by a three-tine fork. Two tines deflected by stones in Ws pocket while the third penetrated his body five inches and did not strike a vital spot.
Wayne Perkins sues George W. White for fifteen thousand dollars alleging alteration of his marital affections. The case is filed in a local court and seeks damages.
A wave of housebreakings swept the city starting Saturday night. Police, led by Sergt. Robbins, pursued a lone suspect through Third Street and alleys, but the thief vanished. Break‑ins touched several homes on Harrison Second and nearby areas, with items taken including cash, a razor, a watch, a meat platter, and a few eggs, while doors and windows were found pried or left ajar.
Mrs. A J Boswell woke at 2 AM to a light in the dining room. The intruder, a large burly man with no shoes, fled through a window when confronted, leaving the lamp behind. No items taken. police notified. Dr Boswell away at his brother’s bedside.
About 12:30 last night a would be burglar attempted to enter Edwin D. Shelt’s home at 613 West Franklin. Mrs and Mrs Shelt awoke as a thick set man in a dark hat forced his way to the sleeping chamber window. The intruder aimed to gain sight of occupants but fled after being discovered.
The county tax list names 414 taxpayers who pay more than $100 annually. In Elkhart City the long roster includes banks, companies, and numerous individuals led by Maria R. Allien and Leander Anderson among others, with Concord Township listing Elkhart Improvement Co. and figures such as Alexander Gordon and John O. Martin. The article also covers U S insular division completing preparations to transport 600 teachers to the Philippines, detailing selection, salaries of up to 125 dollars a month, travel provision, arrival around August 20, and the aim to teach English to Filipino youth for three years, under strict religious instruction rules.
A London dispatch reports John W. Bookwalter, an Ohio retiree and former gubernatorial candidate, argues for an imminent crisis between city and rural populations sparked by rising grain prices. The piece mocks his scheme, noting his European tour failed to reveal new conditions and that such urban rural hostilities are unfounded.
Centerville teen18 James Morris and 15 year old Eva Showalter began a trek from New Lisbon toward Kentucky to wed. After traveling eighteen miles they were stopped here and the girl was returned home.
A revival under canvas begins in Elwood led by Rev. BE. F. Walker a Presbyterian evangelist from Newcastle. He will conduct services this week for the Holiness Christian congregation attracting local worshippers.
Ralph Gillespie nine years old son of James Gillespie suffered a fracture of skull in a runaway accident.
The county plans a record low levy for next year, aiming to reduce tax rates after several years of higher assessments. Officials say the move reflects tighter budgets and expected revenue stability.
The name Chase, made famous by Dr A W Chase, is misused by imitations selling nerve pills and tonics. Sellers imitate but do not reveal the creator's initials, hoping to fool the public with false portraits. The products claim to restore pale weak blood and nerves, promise better sleep and vitality, and assert they address the underlying cause of nervous fatigue.
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