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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
5
The excerpt lists various rail departures and arrivals with numbers and times across multiple routes including Grand Rapids Goshen and West Bend. It resembles a transportation timetable with connections and line identifiers for several trains and air line services.
Announcement calling for permanent local and general agents with guaranteed salaries. For full particulars contact 114 West High Street, over Dr. Eckelman's office, on Friday or Saturday July 27 28. Farmer Take Notice high wire prices. H Conley & Son offer woven wire fencing from American Steel & Wire Co at small advance. Coxsrey & Son 431 Rios Block. Storey to loan on real estate at current rates with Cooperative Savings and Loan Society.
The post office in Elkhart Indiana lists unclaimed letters as of July 24 1900 including O M Babcock B B Baughman Nellie Eckler Eva Ebaceug er Geo Freer Mrs E M Hartman Anna Himt Bert Kelley Mrs A J Martin Chas S Souther Helen Shuler C H Hera Sebastian Wunder Elsie Wilson G H Watter There is a 1 cent charge for each advertised letter W H Anderson P M
Mr. Arthur Israel and Miss Olive Miltenberger of Elkhart were united in matrimony by Rev. C. W. Smith at the M. E. parsonage in Mishawaka at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon.
A brief note warns against imitations of Russ Bleaching Blue, urging readers to avoid counterfeit products and trust the original brand. The short notice emphasizes quality and authenticity to prevent consumer confusion.
Emmet Brown, a prominent young man of Waterloo, was struck and killed instantly by Lake Shore train No. 22 as he stood on the main track waiting for a freight to pass. The body was thrown about one hundred feet. Claim agent Beck traveled to the city last evening to obtain details of the accident.
A Philadelphia group named the Transatlantic Society of America forms to promote an open alliance with Great Britain. Founding leaders include C. Stuart Patterson as president Alfred R. Wiggam as treasurer and Thomas C. Knauif as secretary. Vice president John H. Converse, linked to Baldwin locomotive works, helps lead the effort.
Geneva N Y July 25 Dr William R Brooks director of Smith observatory discovers a new comet in the eastern heavens Its position at discovery July 23 thirteen hours right ascension 2h 42m 40s declination 12d 30m with northerly motion The comet lies in Aries has a bright stellar nucleus and a broad tail This is the twenty second comet found by Dr Brooks
In Attalla Alabama on July 25 a mob formed after a 15 year old girl accused a well known local man of attempting an assault. All business stopped as able bodied men shouldered rifles to join the search for the alleged assailant.
In Macon Georgia on July 25 a Black farm hand named Hillsman who had been jailed in Macon was fatally harmed by a mob near Knoxville. He was brought to Macon after injuring a planter's 14 year old daughter to keep him safe from the mob, and had a preliminary hearing in Knoxville before he was killed.
Max G. Phillis of Warsaw opens a school for Filipinos. W T Meader leaves South Bend, leaving several poorer. Kendallville paving progresses. W O Davies named to South Bend school board. Lt Hiram Bearss promoted to captain at Cavite. LaPorte fire companies to host annual monster picnic. Silk thieves haul $1200 in Marion Ohio. J Frank Clark killed crossing railroad near Walkerton. Farmers report late potatoes damaged by rain. Henry Salee's son recovers from malignant diphtheria. Brass missing from Michigan Wood Pulp Co for two years. Webber brothers caught in act. Sam Knight in Fort Wayne eats bananas in 16 minutes. Shipshewana convention nominee seen as likely winner. C W Cook buys half interest in Valparaiso Journal. independent Republican policy. James McCrary, Western Union Niles manager, missing. workman left for South Bend. none heard from him. Office accounts remain in order.
Col A M Tucker estate inventory listed at 3615 with Mrs Andrew Ouderkirk appointed administratrix and bond set at 1000. Two circuit court appeals from Justice Foster's court: Mary Danti vs Michael Bonfilio for board of 24 and Oscar L Biddle vs Thomas Anderson for 159.50 due on piano sale commission and work.
John W Harrison of Forence served as president and collector of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co of St Joseph county Michigan for twenty two years.
Advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers a $100 reward if it fails. Prominent endorsements urge readers to send for testimonials and buy with Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
Fort Sill Okla July 25 Geronimo Apache chief imprisoned in the military jail has become insane. He cost the government a million dollars and hundreds of lives before capture. For fourteen years he has been a prisoner of war after decades leading bands of warriors in the Southwest. In March 1886 Gen Miles and Maj Gen Lawton cornered him near Prescott Arizona following months of starvation and surrender.
President McKinley replies to the Empress of China stating the United States will not back any partition of China if the present government can maintain peace. He demands protection for envoys, an end to uprisings, and restoration of order in Pekin and across the empire, citing fear for minister Conger and others.
The War Department may send the Hancock directly to Taku from San Francisco on July 28 with four artillery batteries and 500 marines for China. The Meade and Garonne depart August 1 for Nagasaki with troops and recruits, while the Warren may replace Hancock if sailing delays.
St Petersburg reports two encounters with British and Chinese forces near Wei-Hai-Wei with Chinese repulses after a further engagement. A separate dispatch from Algatchi notes Chinese troops occupy Chailar while Russian forces concentrate at Charkin.
Washington reports Minister Wu has pledged to hand Minister Conger to Admiral Remey at Taku. Wu’s aim is for Conger to speak directly for the imperial government about the Pekin crisis. Secretary Hay expresses full trust in the dispatch and the Chinese protection of foreign ministers.
Washington reports the release of an imperial edict dated July 17 promising protection for foreign merchants and missionaries in Chinese ports and provinces. It orders regional governors to safeguard non Chinese residents, investigate claims from the Tientsin attack except those tied to the assault, and punish violators while urging swift lawfulness. Also notes floods raising Nebraska crop value to about 10 million dollars.
The minister argued Li Hung Chang would not travel to Pekin, noting Pekin is not the viceroy’s residence. He said Tien Tsin, the provincial capital, is the usual seat where viceroys have lived and thus Li’s likely destination.
Smoke Chesters popular Fiasods Cen tury Club and Londres Caba a Le Indi ana Tigers Old St. Joe and Dom Pedro cigars for sale by all dealers UK price pills cure constipation and headache Felt's Drug Store near depot Stewart deals in groceries 119 North Main DeCamp & Son seeds Hoetger Bros tailors 421 Main Street watch repairs J E Micks Co jewelers Allison Tailoring C F Stutson Co 5038S Main St caning and repairing neatly done
Readable lines describe fountain drinks at Goldman's and Verner's Ginger Ale, plus various store fronts and materials at Schreiber & Son. Addresses 196 Main Street and 522 Main Street feature sales promises for supplies, with references to war tax measures and assorted goods amid generic ad-like language.
Myron Smith was brought to his home in this city from Bryan Ohio after suffering a fall at a truck loading scene last Thursday. While in Bryan he helped move a large box that fell against him injuring his left shoulder and lung. Pneumonia developed and his condition is serious. Smith is a well known railroad man and it is hoped he will soon return to work.
Community members visit relatives and host gatherings across Elkhart Goshen and South Bend. Arthur Kramer buys a bicycle. Communion services were well attended. Attendees include Mrs M Hi Kinney Goshen Mr and Mrs Wells Addison Watts L H Welter Wm Kinney Ed Zigler Dan Rice J B Hilbish Lemuel Kegerreis and Rev Biddle and Rev McLaughlin. An ice cream social at Dan Rice home drew strong turnout and funds.
During an electrical storm Friday night Unity church at Huntertown ten miles north of Fort Wayne was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. It had been built and used by six denominations at different hours on Sundays and was recently completed at a cost of 4000 dollars. There is a small insurance.
Wayne Fiddler, sued by Daniel Rausch for failing to cancel a chattel mortgage, was in Goshen yesterday and cancelled the mortgage. The case will probably settle out of court. Surveyors work between Buchanan and Niles on an extension of the Niles and South Bend electric road. Mrs. Becker of Osceola, mother of A. M. Becker, is very sick with typhoid fever.
The clippings advertise W J Brown at 118 Jackson street and Leonard's Drug Store with fresh meats, produce, and canned goods at B A Canse meat market. Other entries promote batteries, pumps, windmills, furniture, go carts, and cigars at various downtown locations including 102 North Main street and the Odd Fellows block.
The notice highlights Thomas drug store at Main and Marion selling drugs and toiletries. It promotes Perpie Outfitting Co at 425 South Main with Baby Cabs and Go Carts. It urges customers to see portraitist THE BEST WORK COCKE at 41 Main Street. Rohrer offers painting and paper hanging. Meat market John Wambachi at 62 South Main sells fine steak. H B Miller at 106 S Main offers nets and harness. F G Shaw bakery at nth Mead provides ice cream and frozen treats. J Thomas menswear line promises value with new hats.
A local ad touts seeds and lawn grass at 734 South Main Street with Bell phone 374. F M Kosht and O G Curtis promote furniture, refrigerators, picture framing, and upholstering with low prices.
An old advertisement notes Tetlow's Complexioa Powder and baby talcum powder as well as a 25 cent bottle of tooth powder. The item appears in a small grocery display with 5 and 10 cent store pricing.
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