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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1902

Page

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Friar Question Is Involved In Contested Philippine Policy

The article reports Criticism of Archbishop Ireland of St Paul for remarks on Catholicity in the Philippines. It cites a public letter by Dean A B Oechtering of Mishawaka denouncing Ireland and urging protest against perceived unjust treatment of friars in the Philippines. The piece discusses calls for presenting both sides, defending Catholic freedom, and warning Ireland to stay within Vatican policy.

Ireland St. Paul Philippines A. B. Oechtering Mishawaka Indiana United States Taft Isles Vatican America Washington Elder Cincinnati Harrison Indiana Statesman White House

Remarkable horse feat ends in tragedy at Goshen Avenue pasture

At Myers Goshen avenue a mare and a horse from P Sanders were placed in the same pasture. Overnight the mare kicked the stranger horse badly injuring it. The Myers horse was later found in a neighboring field with bruises. The mare’s hind leg broke and she was killed this morning.

Enoch Myers Goshen Avenue P. Sanders Myers

Boys Held Up and Robbed Near Osceola

Jacob Bloss of Bristol with Reginald Garver twelve fled in fear as three Black robbers halted their ride on the South Bend road near the schoolhouse corner east of Osceola and robbed Bloss of seventy five dollars during a Saturday night incident after his berry wagon trip.

Jacob Bloss Bristol Reginald Garver Joseph Garver South Bend School House Corner

Robbery and assault terrorize Osceola area

Two youths were dragged from a road by armed assailants in Osceola and Mishawaka. The attackers searched victims and took valuables then fired shots as they fled toward Osceola. Police were notified, but descriptions were vague and recovery unlikely.

Osceola Bloss Garver Pross Flichart Mishawaka

Death of Fay Karnes 16 Typhoid Fever Castle U B Church

Fay Karnes 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs James A Karnes of 1519 South Main street died at 1 this morning from typhoid fever. Funeral Wednesday at 2 39 in the afternoon from the house with Rev R J Parrett and Revs Burton and Eby officiating. Viewing hours 8 to 12 Wednesday. She had typhoid before two years ago and was in frail health, active in Castle U B church Young People's Society and Sunday school.

Fay Karnes James A. Karnes South Main Street R. J. Parrett Burton Eby Karnes Young People’s Society of Castle U. B. Church

Blacksmith Franks Bryson Hurt When Horse Falls

Frank Bryson of Bryson and Reich, blacksmiths and wagon makers on East Jackson Street, will be laid up after breaking his leg shoeing a horse Saturday. The horse reared and shifted weight onto Bryson knee, injuring the bone and tearing ligaments. Dr. Turner attended him.

Frank Bryson Bryson & Reich East Jackson Street Mr. Bryson Dr. Turner

Dying Clark Reynolds in Critical Condition from Hemorrhage

Clark S. Reynolds of 135 State Street lies critically ill after a severe neck cancer hemorrhage. The cancer reportedly eroded an artery. Dr. Carper says Reynolds may not live 24 hours. He recently moved to the city from South White Ivy.

Clark S. Reynolds State Street South White Ivy Carper Reynolds

Cyclone Hits Goshen Damages Homes and Trees

A small cyclone struck Goshen yesterday tearing down 25 to 30 shade trees. Anthony Deahl's residence was struck by lightning with a hole torn in the side. The family is away. no injuries. Property damage widespread.

Goshen Anthony Deahl

Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Reported

Real estate transfers show Cortez Adams and wife selling a lot in Elkhart to Lewis C. Bish for 200 dollars. John W. Fieldhouse and wife transfer part of an Elkhart lot to Charles H. Winchester for 3500 dollars.

Cortez Adams Lewis C. Bish Elkhart John W. Fieldhouse Charles H. Winchester

Farmers seek nation wide wheat and corn control group

A LaGrange correspondent reports a movement among state farmers to organize a nationwide body to control wheat and corn. The plan envisions including every farmer, with projected annual gains of 500 million dollars. Clarence Miller of Frankfort started the drive to hold crops until prices rise and to fund members from a trial bank within the group.

LaGrange United States Clarence Miller Frankfort Union Trial Bank

Buckskin Bill's Show Hits Nappanee with Grafters Scams

The article reports Buckskin Bill's wild west show in Nappanee attracting grafters and confidence men. At least 500 dollars were taken from residents by swindlers. The biggest loss was 100 dollars by Thompson of Kosciusko county. Rose lost 20 dollars and Offins 25 dollars, with many others losing about 20 to 25 dollars each.

Buckskin Bill Nappanee Thompson Kosciusko County Rose Off

Oil Refining Breakthrough Offered by Roop

C Y Roop from LaGrange county reports a new crude oil refining process tested in an improvised Beaumont Texas refinery. Standard Oil offered 50000 dollars for the method but was refused. Roop says the process speeds still action and improves fractionation yielding more light oils with or without vacuum steam or vapor pressure.

C. Y. Roop LaGrange County Beaumont Tex Standard Oil Company

Reward Offered in Coloma Theft Cases

Sheriff Frey 8. Collins of St. Joseph offers a 25 dollar reward for the arrest of the thief who stole a Hudson rear bicycle at Coloma Michigan and 100 dollars for the arrest of those who entered Daniel Carney's Coloma drug store. About 200 dollars worth of plunder entered Strone's store at Niles. A 25 dollar reward is offered for the person who robbed Julius Kreiger's home near St.

Frey Collins St. Joseph Coloma Mich Daniel Carney Strone Niles Julius Kreiger

Elkhart Pioneer J R Beardsley Dies After 73 Years

J R Beardsley longtime Elkhart businessman and former mayor died at 73 after a three year illness. He owned Beardsley mills held paper holdings and helped promote St Joseph power. Survived by widow two sons Ray and Wallace and daughter Ellen. Funeral planned at 10 am Friday.

Susan St, Ray Martin M. Ray Indianapolis Beardsley Elkhart St. Joseph First National Bank Ray Wallace Ellen C. B. Brodrick Frazer

State leaders act to quell growing GOP disaffection in Thirteenth district

Indianapolis Sentinel reports Rhode Island style infighting as Rep Brick seeks reelection. Chairman Goodrich planned a district-wide visit to bring recalcitrant supporters to time. Meanwhile, fifteen year old James McConnell and 17 year old chauffeur G A Ganett traverse Indiana in a New York to Chicago auto trip interrupted by road damage.

Indianapolis Brick Walter Brown Balters Goodrich Mr. Goodrich Jame McConnell New York Chicago Elkhart Samuel P. McConnell Fuller Construction Company McConnell Kendallville Ganett Detroit Lake Forest Swho Jonrney

Death From Rusty Nail Burns and Blood Poisoning

Mrs. George W. Webber of Bristol street and Willowdale avenue died this morning from blood poisoning after a rusty nail injury to her foot weeks earlier. She cleaned the wound with carbolic acid and suffered flesh burns. lockjaw was feared but she recovered. She was 56 and survived by three daughters and eight grandchildren, plus five brothers. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Osolo Chapel conducted by Rev. Simpson, with interment in Osolo Township.

George W. Webber Bristol Street Willowdale Avenue Sarah Bell Ross Mishawaka Frances J. Adams Libbie Shook Harry J O. P Joseph Webber Marshall County Sylvester Andrew C. Webber Osolo Chapel Simpson Sata Osolo Township

Elkhart Plans an Electric Line to Nappanee and West Main

West side of Main street near High and Lexington advances as a stock company plans to fund an electric line linking Elkhart with Nappanee and the county’s best districts. Elkhart’s share is 40000 dollars with 21000 already subscribed. 19000 more to raise. Committee members include Herman Borneman Ed Walley Bert Douseworth and John W Fieldhouse. Mr. Demarest presides and emphasizes benefits to Main street merchants and regional trade growth.

Elkhart B. Bucklen M. A. Demarest Herman Borneman Ed. Walley Bert Douseworth John W. Fieldhouse J. L. Brodrick Demarest Elkhart County Elkhad Nappanee Warsaw Edward Finn Heman Borneman Billy Mann J. B. Martin J .D. Wood L .C. Bartley

Warren Hill & Co to be incorporated with $130000 capital

Indiana papers say Warren Hill & Co will be incorporated with a capital stock of $130,000. Warren G. Hill, W. F. Stanton, C. E. Kirkwood and C. K. Seibert named as initial stockholders. Plans call for a large front and added stories, with a double glass front on the ground floor. Architects from South Bend, Chicago and Elkhart are working. Stanton will remain in charge of the store.

Warren Hill & Co Indianapolis James H. State Messrs Warren G. Hill W. F. Stanton C. E. Kirkwood C. K. Seibert Hill State Hill Store Dr. Cummings Dr. Heckelman South Bend Chicago Elkhart Warren Hill Stanton

Local Business Council Hears Plan to Divert Trade

At a meeting of Elkhart area leaders the council and chamber discussed a plan to assist a new line and divert trade from Goshen Elkhartans. The proposal requires $40,000 in common stock and is tied to Wednesday’s daily sessions.

Elkhart

Martinique Portfolios Offered as Limited Edition History

Readers are urged to act quickly to secure the limited edition Martinique Portfolios a comprehensive authentic history of the West Indies. Profusely illustrated with halftones showing island conditions before and after the Pelee eruption. Prepared by reliable sources and well written, call at the office to examine the work.

Martinique West Indies Pelee

Zion social gathers as family and friends attend gathering

A large Zion community gathering hosted L Hl Welter and wife with many attendees including Maud Roush Florence Roush Mabel Manning Jennie Smith Bertha Roush and others. Ice cream and lemonade were served. Lewis Roth died of diphtheria aged 19 and was buried at Zion church after graduating Bristol high school in 1902.

Zion L. Hl. Welter Maud Roush Gust Yahn Florence Roush Harry Smith Mabel Manning Philip Roush Jennie Smith Darel Funk Bertha Roush Clem Kegereis Mabel Pearl Hubish Jessie Bickel Jacob King Lewis Roth George Roth Zion Church Bristol High School L. H. Welter Ben. Long George White Eva Miss Rose Carl Curtis J. P. Bickel Lewis Stultz Grand Rapids Mich Peter Hilish

Camp Meeting Near Dunlaps In August

The M. B. C. Society will hold its annual district camp meeting in the grove near Dunilaps along the interurban line from August 7 to 17. Elders H. S. Hallman and O. B. Snyder will be the chief speakers as preparations are made to entertain large crowds each year.

Dunlaps M. B. C. Society Beautiful Grove Dunilaps H. S. Hallman O.B. Snyder The Gospel Banner Berlin Ont Michigan

Republican Chairman Goodrich Sought in Thirteenth District

Dispatches from Indiana report Chairman Goodrich of the state committee began travel toward the Thirteenth district but has not appeared in Elkhart. A burial visit was planned for Enos and his party.

Brick Royse District Committee Prof Hering Goodrich Indianapolis Republican State Committee Elkhart Enos

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Father Oechtering Pope Rufus Beardsley Dark River Ekhart J. R. Beardsley Main Street Beardsley Avenue Mr. Beardsley Le 3 Fulton County Maj. Bitters Rochester Lemuel Rouse MR. J. Rufus Beardsley Thirteenth District Willowdale High Lexington Avenue Warsaw Road Truth Osolo Minnie Hilbish Addison Watts Sam Rockstroh Rockstroh George Steffen Ross Heaton Lake John Hilbish
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