This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
2
Old story recounted in a July paper detailing a man’s false friendship and a woman’s alleged dishonor. The item presents a moralizing view typical of the period and notes social consequences for the individuals involved.
A twelve year old girl named Goldie Amber came to Township Trustee Ollie Sweitzer asking for transport back to Huntington Indiana. She recounted a husband’s jealousy, a laborer named Dillon, and a wife Mrs Amber who left with Dillon and another woman taking Goldie with them before settling in Elkhart.
A peddler’s horse bolted east along State street this morning. A lady bicyclist jumped from her bike, seized the trailing lines, and halted the horse. The owner arrived but offered no thanks, and the woman admitted she would rather not have stopped the animal.
Mel Walley and family in town share a tale from Christiana lake where his son Johnny and another boy fed roughly a half bushel to five or six horses. Owners suspected the animals had consumed a large amount causing hours of anxiety. Dr. Thomas Electric Oil recommended for wounds and pains is mentioned as a wheelman's tool.
James Alexander, formerly of this city and now with Co A 13th U S Infantry in San Fabian Philippines, dated May 30 describes a severe earthquake on the 23rd lasting about 20 seconds. He recalls being hurled about, a wall pail spill, cracks in a stone church, and sickness afterward. He notes progress toward peace and a muster-out plan for those before May 1 1599 by July 2 1901, and reports a rebel general at Tarlac surrender with troops, rifles, and ammunition paroled to the United States.
Friday July 20 features the M.S.C.1T.W. meet with the Samaritans Grand Conclave and a street parade scheduled in the downtown area.
A grand Samaritan parade through Elkhart drew seven hundred marchers and a festival-like crowd on Main Street. Fireworks valued at two hundred dollars lit the night as the procession ended at Samaritan hall with record turnout and large initiations.
Walter Poole of Second street drove to Simonton lake with a party of married people. He loosed his horse Old Bob to browse while the other horse was tied. Both animals vanished and could not be found until Poole located them later in a livery stable. He offers Old Bob for sale cheap.
The Home Telephone company begins pole erection and line strung work toward Christiana lake to provide a long awaited service. The telephone will be located in Mr. Olds’ house, offering improved communication for resort patrons.
The coming century will have 24 leap years with February having five Sundays three times in 1020 1984 and 1976. Easter can occur on March 12 as early as 1817 and on April 25 at most once. The century's middle day is January 1 1951 and there will be 380 solar and lunar eclipses.
Mrs. John Ganger of Goshen area is confined with a broken leg after a spill in neighbor Mrs. Jacob Baker’s kitchen. She stepped on spilled beans at about 6 30 Tuesday evening, slipped and fell with a fracture near the knee described as very serious.
Charles Martin brings replevin action against Grant Seaver over a cow. Initiated yesterday in circuit court after prior dismissal in Harrison township before Justice Berkey. Roose and Lint represent the plaintiffs.
Hattie Grazer sues Herman Grazer seeking divorce after a July 29 1893 marriage ended by separation on June 16 1900. The plaintiff alleges he drew a revolver and maltreated her. North and Zigler represent the parties in Elkhart.
I F Cripe of Goshen was badly hurt near the Edward Kelly foundry when frightened horses pulling his cart bolted after an interurban car. He suffered a dislocated ankle and multiple bruises and is bedridden. He had been way to Cass county Michigan to fetch a team for Ed Lacy.
Cora Kryder sues Elmer Kryder through attorney James Dodge claiming cruel and inhuman treatment and verbal abuse during marriage from Sept 12 1892 to July 36 1900. The complaint says he left home on a visit and consorted with women of ill repute. It notes property valued at 5000 and seeks alimony of 1500.
A 92 year old hand made chiffonier, owned by Mrs. J. P. Shafter near Goshen and mother of Mrs. Curtis, stands in O. G. Curtis display window. Inlaid artistry marks it as a handsome relic treasured by the Shafter family.
S. E. Buechtel of 803 West Franklin reports a $100 diamond shirt stud missing after placing it in his night shirt and sending soiled clothes to Sam Long’s laundry. Police questioned workers, but no stone found. whether lost in laundry or water wash remains unknown.
The Indiana Street Railway Co began a survey for its line through town with a route down Fifth Street to Main and west to Buchanan. It is hinted a franchise was granted during Monday's star chamber council session.
Benjamin Miller fell from a barn loft while unloading wheat one and a half miles west of Goshen. He struck his hip and will be laid up for several days with no broken bones. He is elder brother of Goshen physician D. L. Miller.
Miss Lydia Wolfman injured her right eye while curling her hair in the Kendallville ladies room during a layover en route to this city. Sight not expected to be lost. Also notes a local newspaper shift and typhoid fever cases nearby. A birth is recorded for Irwin Goumyer and wife.
Alexander Burrows 19 and Mae E Norwood 17 of Elkhart sought a marriage license. They were refused due to age but provided parental consent, securing the license. Also, 100 tons of salt arrived in Goshen for a new pickle works.
Mike Whitcomb of Elkhart handles brick work for Dr. Sensenich's office and holds the contract for the corner brick building of Jerry Bechtel in Wakarusa.
The city judge reported a six month return of fines ending July 1st totaling $178, turning the amount over to the county.
A storm struck the Edward Rockwell farm two miles west of Elkhart yesterday afternoon igniting a barn. William Brandon sustained severe burns across the left arm chest and leg after shielding himself from flames. Rockwell aided Brandon and sent for a doctor as the barn burned. Brandon’s condition remains serious with possible two lightning bolts. Rockwell suffered about 250 dollars in loss. Brandon is 35 and married, with Alexander and Frank Brandon as relatives.
The Acme Bicycle Works will expand by adding a brass foundry to manufacture hose connections nozzles and sprinklers for bicycles. A Chicago firm has a yearlong contract to buy their entire output.
Trustees have been receiving blanks from County Superintendent Ellis to report to the county advisory board. The forms collect statistical data on pupil counts and the financial condition of each township.
Bristol Banner reports Dr. Lester George and Miss Fern Kelsey wed January 11, 1899 in Kalamazoo Michigan. They will live with Fern's parents.
A barn belonging to Mr. Guyer at the forks between Osceola and Mishawaka was struck by lightning yesterday and destroyed. The fire consumed over 1000 bushels of old wheat and several tons of hay in the blaze.
Houseworth Bros advertises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as famous pills for liver and digestive troubles promising relief from baneful ailments without gripe. The notice presents a period style promotional claim from a local seller.
The Indiana Street Railway company intends to extend its line this year to Niles and Buchanan and in 1901 reach South Bend to eliminate curves and speed Elkhart travel. They seek a private right of way at South Bend to route cars on the north side of the river between Mishawaka and South Bend.
Nappanee News recalls Goshen’s first jail from the 1830s built of hewn logs. A prisoner fined for cow theft served a one day sentence but was held past time after splints were pulled from logs and jammed into the keyhole. Authorities needed about two days to remove the obstruction and unlock the door.
The Onion Outlook notes a disappointing prospect for a large crop in Nappanee and Milford with acreage down and portions damaged. An Ohio seed company reports estimates: Indiana 40 percent of last year, Ohio and several others much less. Massachusetts and Connecticut near 1890 levels. Prices expected higher.
Vasco Wentworth ten year old son of Lake Shore Engineer Wentworth of 137 State Street drowned in the Elkhar river near the Big Four railway bridge at a sandy bay bathing spot. Companions watched as he went beyond his depth into a deep hole and cramps or current carried him under. Stilwell retrieved the body, and doctors later declared life extinct after two hours of artificial respiration.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.