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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1902

Page

5

Chinese Marriage Hopefuls Seek License Amid Legal Query

May Sam Moy and May Downs, an Indianapolis romance linked to Moy Sing and Moy Sam, sought a marriage license after a Chicago church meeting. County officials weighed Indiana law with legal advice sought, but a license was deemed possible and to be issued.

Elliott Indiana W.H. H. Miller Sam Miss Downs Moy Sam Sam Moy Indiana Avenue Moy Sing Delaware Street Emony Downs Indianapolis Washington Street White River Fate Moy Chicago Alice Norton Pang Yim China Sam May Ovid Jameson W. H. H. Miller Clinton Hare

Umbrellas and Health Advice for Hot Weather

A physician urges men to adopt sun protection, carry umbrellas, and limit exertion during heat. He warns sunstroke risks rise after an attack, advises light meals, tepid baths, and avoiding alcohol. When heat overcomes someone, call a physician and cool the patient with cooling cloths and potential ice bath.

Luke

Durbin Absence Hits Indiana Finances With $509 Weekly Cost

Indiana faces weekly costs of about 500 dollars due to Gov Durbin’s absence while a 635000 dollar check sits in his safe awaiting indorsement. The state plans to pay 1 million dollars in bonds on July 18, with interest scheduling afterward. Fiscal officials worry personal bond accountability but contend the delay stems from circumstances beyond control. The Bonds are payable at the state’s option, allowing lump-sum payment to Winslow Lanier & Co. and distribution by them.

Durbin Indiana State Board of Finance Lévy Beaoe Winslow, Lanier & Co New York

Masons Begin Erection of New Temple in Williamsport

The Masons of Williamsport, Richmond County, have begun a handsome temple that will be completed next fall and dedicated with elaborate ceremonies.

Richmond Williamsport

Electric Bitters Endorsement Promises Healing

An ad asserts Electric Bitters provide a permanent cure for various ailments. It claims the tonic tones the stomach kidneys and liver, energizes nerves, purifies blood, and restores health, describing it as wonderful for run down systems.

Health boards discuss smallpox in Evansville

The Evansville county and city boards of health with Mayor Charles Covert met yesterday afternoon to review the smallpox situation. They decided not to reopen the penthouse unless an epidemic occurs. There are now two cases reported, one said to be quite severe.

Evansville County City Boards of Health Charles Covert

Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for many cures

Claim cites 25c salve sold by Houseworth Bros. through drug stores. Advert reads that arnica salve heals piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds bruises and skin eruptions and is the best and cheapest.

Bucklen Houseworth Bros Thrug

Woman Saved by New Discovery for Consumption

Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with curing her severe lung trouble and obstinate cough after years of suffering. The ad touts cures for coughs colds throat and lung trouble and offers trial bottles free with guaranteed results and priced 50 cents and 1.00 from Houseworth Bros.

Lois Cragg Dorchester Mass Houseworth Bros

Hartford City oil field shuts down every Sunday

In a historic move the entire Hartford City pool halted pumping on Sunday for the first time. Operators agreed not to pump on Sundays, accepting financial loss with the belief the act will set a precedent for other sections and encourage widespread adoption.

Hartford City

New Life Pills promoted for digestive woes

Dr King s New Life Pills praised as gentle thorough and guaranteed to cure digestive troubles including dyspepsia nausea dizziness headaches liver and bowel disorders available at Houseworth Bros drug stores. Anderson Sherman Walker sues Chicago Southeastern railroad for 10000 damages claiming injury while employed on a train at Lebanon.

Dr. King Houseworth Bros Anderson Sherman Walker Chicago & Southeastern Railroad Lebanon

Mrs. Austins Famous Wheat Food Ad Claim

Advertisement touts Mrs Austin's Famous Wheat Food as a delicious breakfast option for all ages. Claims to appeal to both young and old consumers with simple preparation.

Judge warns of bigamy arrests over unpaid divorce costs

The superior court judge instructed attorneys to notify all clients with divorces that if all costs and fines are not paid by July 28, he will vacate the divorces and have about twenty people arrested on charges of bigamy.

Anderson Ryan Superior Court

Anthony to donate land for federal building in Muncie

In Muncie Charles H. Anthony a wealthy citizen offers a large tract at Walnut and Willard streets for the new federal building to serve the southern business district. Rumor says another site the government will pay well for is being considered.

Muncie Federal Charles H. Anthony Walnut Willard Streets

Funeral for 1-year-old Roscoe Weaver Held Today

The funeral for Roscoe Weaver, the 1-year-old boy killed by lightning in Harrison township on Monday, was held at 10 o clock this morning.

Roscoe Weaver Harrison Township

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