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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
5
Geo Wyman & Co promotes Cleaning House discounts with a range of items. Gent's Balbriggan underwear 25c, shirts 50c, boys shirts 25c, ladies parasols 1.39 and 2.00, Boston linens 50c, pillow cases 15c, white goods 3c to 5c, lawns 8c after remnant 3c, ribbons 35c yd, and more at reduced prices.
London July 29 A writ of conspiracy issued by Redmond O'Brien Dillon and Davitt against the trustees of the new Irish landlord trust has created a great sensation in Ireland. The Freeman's Journal promises it will be the biggest constitutional hearing in Ireland since the Parnell trial in 1882.
Two men arrested in the Bowery are identified as the suspects in the Port Chester office robbery of the New York and Stamford Electric Company.
Mrs L A Danforth of 217 North Main Street Elkhart Indiana testifies to personal use of Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills for weak nerves. She describes relief and improved health after use and notes the pills sell for 50 cents a box through Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
The Federal Cereal and Bakery company filed articles of incorporation in Newark New Jersey. Authorized capital is 3 000 000 with 1 000 000 preferred stock.
Dr James William Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana touts an Elixir of Life that cures all diseases, sent free to any sufferer who requests it. He cites cures of rheumatism neurabia headaches paralysis and many other ailments with testimonials and a guarantee of no risk to try the remedy.
Vincennes scene features Bill Edson declaring a Western trip to confront outlaw Harry Tracy. Edson derides Tracy as a yellow ham mer and vows to press his case with trustees or governors, while criticizing mobs and jail life. He plans retirement to avoid further public notoriety.
Evansville Indiana July 30 George W Sears pardoned from Missouri penitentiary last Friday died Saturday night from consumption contracted at the prison. He was forty one and his criminal record included burglary thefts with fifty charges in six weeks and a fifteen year sentence in 1899. He leaves a nine year old boy and an eleven year old girl.
State statistician B F Johnson estimates Indiana's wheat crop this year at 40,000,000 bushels, up from 32,000,000 last year. The figure comes from county reports with an average of 15 bushels per acre, which Johnson says may be an undercount.
Ed Christenberry pleaded guilty to breaking into Ephraim Rhyan’s home near New Goshen five times and was committed to the reformatory for from one to three years. Rhyan recognized a suit of his clothes displayed in a Terre Haute second hand store, which led to Christenberry’s arrest in Brazil after he fled from the area.
Rose Coghlan says she has spent all she can on clothes and notes that men are as susceptible as women to being enthralled by couture. She adds that femininity should be beautifully clothed and that audiences are often mesmerized by lace and elaborate toilet. Coghlan expects her next season’s plays to feature equally lavish gowns if permitted by the authors.
Marie Wellesley Sterling presents a new southern comedy drama titled In Sunny Tennessee, from the same author as On the Suwanee River. Charles E. Blaney stages Only a Shop Girl as a successor to The Female Drummer, praised yet said to lack in dialogue and scenic splendor. The authoress is a retired actress whose experience informs her sustained success.
Albert Atkinson of Pao Indiana disappeared after leaving for Orleans on July 15. His family and friends are alarmed as there has been no sighting or contact since he told his wife not to expect him back until his return.
Timothy Holdeman yesterday sent the copper piece found on the Hoffman farm to the state geologist for his opinion on origin. Reverend Peter Hoffman, owner of the farm, believes the find warrants investigation and agreed to cover related expenses.
The state board of health lists June death rate in Elkhart city at 8.8 and Elkhart County at 9.4. Statewide June deaths total 2,164 with a state rate of 10.4. City average death rate for the month was 14.1.
Dr. William A. Whitby of Elkhart county died in Goshen this afternoon at 76 after 35 years of practice. He leaves a wife and three children.
Simon Cotherman aged 60 died suddenly in Constantine Michigan on July 5 his death came as Goshen relatives learned of it Saturday in an indirect manner and he was a brother of the late G C Cotherman of Goshen.
Allie W. Youngs of Montgomery county declined to serve as special judge appointed by Gov. Beckham to Brethitt county for the Cockrill Hargis feud murder case. The appointment aimed to preside. Youngs opted out.
A Houseworth Bros promotion touts Electric Bitters as a permanent cure for stomach, kidney, liver, and nervous system troubles. Claims include relief from malaria and rheumatism with guaranteed satisfaction, priced at 60 cents.
Berlin reports Kaiser Wilhelm II will visit Tsar Nicholas II between August 6 and 8 during the Russian naval maneuvers at Revel. The meeting signifies high level talks amid joint exercises in the Baltic.
Pigott Arkansas July 380 I L Hinkley was called from his Crockett home and shot dead by Edgar Williams his stepson Williams has not been arrested.
A historical advertisement urges buyers to compare a salve named Bucklen's Arnica Salve with alleged healers. It touts cures for piles burns boils felons ulcers cuts scalds and eruptions, claiming thirty years of marvelous results and noting a price of five cents at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
L D Zimmermann postmaster for 25 years at Lynnville Warrick county was fatally shot by two robbers who escaped on a hand car after stealing over 500 dollars. The Evansville Evansville Evansville dispatch reports the crime and hurried police inquiries.
Over taxed organs cry for help with dyspepsia pains nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel disorders. Prompt use of Dr King’s New Life Pills is gentle thorough and guaranteed to cure. 25c at Houseworth Bros drug store.
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