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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
7
SADIE MERRITT reports on Grand Prix of 1900 Paris noting heat and crowds. Royalty and Madame Waldeck-Rousseau attend in elegant gowns while actresses showcase varied styles from ankle-length to lace and painted taffetas.
Collen Warren Green died at 206 South Second Street Frid night at 11 30 of pneumonia after being bedbound since Tuesday. He was 55 years 11 months, survived by wife Francis Green and sister Mrs John Ellis. Funeral Monday at 2 30 from his residence. Green, born in Wakegan Illinois in 1844, served as first lieutenant in Co I 44 Indiana Volunteers. He later worked for Lake Shore railway, treasurer of Old People's Insurance in Elkhart, and pursued business interests. He traveled to the southwest for health. returned last May, declined, and died last night. He was a thirty second degree Mason. Additional item on Allen's Foot Basis advertises relief for foot issues.
The Middlebury Independent argues prohibitionists will not endorse the Republican judicial nominees. It states the party may abstain from nominations if a candidate is acceptable to the better element, and emphasizes that endorsing is not their policy.
An upbeat pitch promotes Dr Calewell's Syrup Pepsin as a guaranteed cure for corustication indigestion and stomach troubles. Sold by Thomas' drug store with a universal favor noted among readers.
A new grain named Speltz from Russia is being tested as stock food. Reports claim yields around sixty five bushels per acre on good soil, with a finer straw and drought resistance. It is said to outperform oats as stock feed, with spring sowing at two bushels per acre. Also included is a testimonial about Dr. Warner's Compound of Seven Cures used against cancer with reported success.
Cyrenius Shultz and husband transfer to George J Manning a parcel in Osolo for 1000 dollars. Mary E Hazel and husband convey a Goshen lot to Charles Kohler for 200 dollars. Charles Kohler and wife transfer a Goshen lot to Mary E Hazel for 25 dollars.
Advertised by Houseworth Bros as an all purpose salve guaranteed for eczema piles sprains pus eczema burns ulcers and any open or old sore.
George Lechlitner, night watch at the hoop factory, was assaulted by two men Saturday night and left for dead but he regained alertness and raised the alarm. Suspects are unknown locals. Also note a public notice for One Minute Cough Cure and the funeral details for Dewitt Merritt, who died at Wakarusa and was interred in Niles.
Berkey and Zigler sue in circuit court to compel Wayne Ficher to cancel a paid $54 chattel mortgage on a buggy and harness. The lien was paid January 1, 1900, but the record remains uncancelled, exposing a $25 penalty for failure to cancel after payment.
A letter from Lillie Sochor of a Nebraska town endorses Grain O from Genessee Pure Food Co at LeRoy New York. She claims years of use cured her brother’s coffee related illness and kept him well. The note is accompanied by a brief anecdote about Louis Schlotterback’s bicycle near a cow tied with a rope causing a fall and gear damage.
Lawson Eiidge of Barrington NL says Foley's Honey and Tar cured his chronic asthma and provides relief in all cases. The ad claims the disease is robbed of its terrors by the remedy and warns to take no substitute. Houseworth Bros.
Roy Daub slipped while lowering a large pair of scales into his father’s Goshen meat market basement and fell to the stairs bottom. He suffered a badly bruised hip and will be homebound for several days. The scales were destroyed and Daub is a well known local resident.
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