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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1905

Page

2

Denver Woman Credits Pinkham Remedy For Tumor Cure

The letter from Mrs. Sarah Kellogg of Denver thanks Lydia E. Pinkham for a vegetable compound that she says dissolved a tumor after seven months and restored her health. Kellogg urges publication to inform other women of the remedy’s effects and advises against other medicines.

Mira Sarah Kellogg Denver Woman's Relief Corps Mrs. Pinkham eLydia Lydia E. Pinkham

Elkhart People Elected at Methodist Protestant Meet

At the national convention in Muncie Rev. Charles Heininger of Anderson Indiana was named State President and Miss Lena Schafer of Elkhart was elected State Jr Supt Elkhart delegates included Rev S Heininger Clas E Michell George Rowe and Miss Lena Schafer

Elkhart The Methodist Protestant Church Muncie Charles Heininger Anderson Ind Lena Schafer S. Heininger Clas. E. Michell George Rowe

Car inspector may face leg amputation after injury

Frank Bowman, Lake Shore car inspector injured in the gravity yards six weeks ago, was hospitalized again this morning. Several physicians will assess his leg tomorrow to decide if amputation is necessary.

Lea Frank Bowman Lake Shore

Death of Child Cyril Barrett Schlotterback 1901

The child of Mr. and Mrs. V. S. Schlotterback of South Sixth street died Sunday morning from sugar diabetes after a year illness. Born May 19, 1901, in Ligonier Indiana. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the family home.

Cyril Barrett Schlotterback V. S. Schlotterback South Sixth Street Ligonier Ind

Death of Elsie Marie Magnuson Dies of Pneumonia

Two year old Elsie Marie Magnuson daughter of Mr and Mrs Alford Magnuson of 900 Mason street died at 9 30 Sunday morning of pneumonia Funeral services set for 2 pm Tuesday at the Swedish Lutheran church Rev Berander will officiate

Elsie Marie

Musical Festival by South Bend Choral Club in June

The South Bend Choral Club will present a musical festival in June. The event combines society and music aims to raise the city’s musical standards and stimulate interest in classic music.

South Bend

Mrs Catherine Munsch Dies After 2:45 Sunday Dawn

Mrs Catherine Munsch of 141 Simonton street died at 2:45 Sunday morning. Born in Germany January 25, 1860 she had lived in the country about 20 years. Survived by husband George and children Catherine Emil and Lillie. Funeral Tuesday at State street German Lutheran church Rev Claus in charge. Burial Grace Lawn cemetery.

Catherine Munsch Simonton Street Germany George Munsch Catherine Emil Lillie State Street Claus Grace Lawn Cemetery

Saloonists May Be Indicted Rumors Stir Prohibition Crackdown

A report suggests saloon owners attempted to defy authorities by raising a lid on Hikhart yesterday as the grand jury investigates today. Officials predict tighter enforcement with developments expected this afternoon or tomorrow.

Hikhart Grand Jury Tigher

Death of Mrs Margeret Parks at age 69

Mrs Margeret Parks died at 8 this morning at her daughter’s home on Bristol Street East. She was 69 and the death was due to gangrene from feeble circulation. She was the widow of Robert Parks and is survived by five children including A. We Parks and W. P. Parks of Panora Iowa, Mrs C M Kimball of Cripple Creek Colorado, and Mrs J C Stephens.

Margeret Parks Margeret Parks Harry Faring Bristol Robert Parks A. We Parks W. P. ‘Parks Panora, Ta C. M. Kimball Cripple’ ‘Créek Col Mia. J. Cee Stephens Ae MY. Per Ee. Otis

Ocean to Ocean Tour for New Gasoline Motor Car

Union Pacific approves an ocean to ocean test tour for a newly completed gasoline motor car. The route spans Omaha Portland San Francisco Los Angeles New Orleans Chicago Milwaukee and finally New York, with a Grand Island test at 154 miles in 5.5 hours and speeds up to 40 mph. Chicago experts predict it could replace steam for short hops, boosting service and cutting fuel costs.

Union Pacific Railroad BE. H. Harriman Chicago ‘Tribune Omaha Portland Ore San Francisco Shasta Los Angeles New Orleans Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee New York Buffalo Washington Pittsburg Grand Island Neb Chicago Railroad Kruttschnitt Harriman Lines

Chicago University Rejects Lamp Emblems for Seal

The University of Chicago will not adopt any seal featuring a lamp or hints of oil. Treasurer Dr. Thomas Goodspeed rejected eleven student designs and called for new submissions, citing concerns that lamp imagery would evoke Standard Oil and Rockefeller. Designers are now preparing fresh concepts without the lamp motif.

Chicago University University of Chicago Standard Oil Chicago Dispatch Thomas Goodspeed Lamp of Learning Dr. Goodspeed North Pole Hockefeller

Silver tables for boudoirs captivate fashion press

A New York Press note says fashion mandates silver tables in every boudoir though most tops are not metal. Mrs Berkele y Martyn displays a silver table packed with travel treasures including a Roman lamp, colonial candlesticks, porringers and carved figures from many ages and places.

New York Press Berkeley Martyn

London to replace electric lighting with gas in streets

A special cable dispatch to the New York Herald reports London will switch from electric to incandescent gas lighting on Queen Victoria Street Fleet Street and Lower Thames Street. The streets committee hopes the change will save about £400 per year.

London Cable Dispatch New York Herald Victoria Street Fleet ‘Street Lower ‘Thames

Portland council considers Reed memorial in honor of late Thomas Reed

Former Ohio congressman John J. Lenitz attended the Portland meeting to back a resolution urging a memorial to Thomas B. Reed. Lenitz praised Reed as a statesman and the greatest congressman, saying Portland should honor him with a Reed memorial.

Portland Thomas B. Reed Boston Herald John’ J. Lenitz Ohio Reed American Republic

Cancer Cure Found in Indiana Oily Slime

A Winamac Indiana dispatch reports a man curing cancer with slime from iron ore bogs. The compound mixes decayed vegetation with iron ooze and is said to heal by contact. Several others, including John G. Boyles, reportedly recovered after treatment.

Indiana Winamac Ind Cincinnati Enquirer John G. Boyles Pulaski County

Stretching a Short Man to Naval Academy Height

Luther Welsh a Central High School pupil in Kansas City Missouri nears the five feet two inch requirement for Naval Academy admission at Annapolis The growth comes from a machine aided stretching method used since January under Kansas City Athletic Club director Professor Rothwell Welsh was appointed by Congressman Cowherd but must meet the height by the June entrance exam

Luther Welsh Kansas City Naval Academy Annapolis Kansas City Dispatch P. Rothwell Kansas City Athletic Club Welsh Congressman Cowherd

Civilization of the Crows Refined by Agent Reynolds Visit

Major S G Reynolds of the Crown Indian agency reports to the Billings correspondent that the Crow wards in Billings area have made rapid material progress. Over 200 new homes have been built, around them 1000 shade trees planted, and stock barns constructed. This year 2000 acres of wheat and 1000 acres of oats have been planted.

S. G. Reynolds The Crown Indian Agency Billings Mont Anaconda Standard

Before the Snow Flies Again Readily

Poem reflects on coming seasons and the joy of months from June to October. It notes robins' cheer and buds emerging, contrasting gloomy moods with anticipated abundance before the snow returns.

Rockefeller portrayed as intensely religious by Litchfield pastor

Rev John Hutchins of Litchfield Conn spent a week in 1903 with John D Rockefeller and his family at a mountain resort. Hutchins portrays Rockefeller as deeply religious and sincere, observing simple family life and regular prayers. He notes Rockefeller’s pride in his son serving others over royal status and questions how private faith fits with public finance.

John Hutchins Litchfield, Conn Rockefeller John D. Rockefeller Congregational Church of Litchfield Conn New York American Hutchins Mr. Rockefeller Church Missionary Society Eas Mr. Hutchins New York Tie Standard Otl Company

Admiral Rojestvensky's Ashford Ball Tale of Mischance

A veteran Russian admiral famed for work recounts a London ball misstep. Arriving without host or house details he chose a brightly lit square and entered a ballroom by chance. There he shared a pleasant evening with a young lady before meeting his ambassador. Work remained his guiding constant.

Rojestvensky M.A England Moosoo

East Orange Man Drives First Fire Horses in Manila

John L. Nihil of Orange New Jersey reports a letter from William J. Cuff, ex-resident of Fair Street East Orange, describing that an East Orange man captains a fire company in Manila and drives the first team of American fire department horses there. Cuff, once with Company H Fifth Regiment, expects promotion to assistant chief on July 1 as Manila's fire department switches to American equipment and harness, reducing response from minutes to seconds.

John LT. Nihil Orange N. J William J. Cuff Fair Street East Orange Manila New York Times Cuff Oranges Fifth Regiment Nihill

Soda Fountain Found in Desert Near Brawley

A volcanic spring fifteen miles northwest of Brawley in the Colorado desert yields carbonated water. The spring sits nearly twenty feet below the rim of a volcanic formation and measures two feet across. Rust around the site indicates iron in the water, which tastes unpleasant unless lemon juice is added to produce a palatable soda with fizz. Samples are sent for analysis and the site may become a desert resort.

Brawley Colorado Desert Imperial Colo St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Stork Club in Wanatah Indiana A Roosevelt Idea

Wanatah Indiana a town of 800 forms a club to popularize Roosevelt birth rate ideas. A Wanatah dispatch notes residents believed the group organized for social purposes but birth rate rise made motives suspect. The emblem is a stork and Roosevelt may be asked to suggest a motto.

Roosevelt Stork

Japanese Disinfectant Use Renamed in Historical Report

A fragment notes mention of a Japanese disinfectant use involving charcoal and a term saat B dis- in a historical clipping. The incomplete text limits clear context or entities.

Trains Cut City to Chicago Run to Nineteen Hours

Beginning June 18 the Twentieth Century trains No 25 and No 26 will cover New York City to Chicago in 19 hours, about 60 minutes faster than now. No 25 will arrive about 45 minutes earlier and No 26 about 10 minutes sooner. Further reductions planned on the Michigan Division by about 10 minutes and on the Western Division by about 8 minutes. Current Michigan Division times are 2 hours 39 minutes for No 25 and 2 hours 42 minutes for No 26.

Twentieth Century New York Chicago New York City

Blind Family Tour Sings for Help on Main Street

A blind father and mother with two bright children travel in a covered wagon marked Help the Blind. The father sings while the mother plays an organ in the wagon, attracting attention as they travel from town to town.

Main Street

Elkhart County Death and Local Notices Span Goshen

Henry Minger aged 53 died at his Goshen home after Brights disease. Goshen resident 40 years. Odd Poultry tale reports a hen dying after swallowing a grass cluster with a string tied to the tongue. Post mortem confirms tongue torn from roots. Solomon Creek Cemetery Association Articles filed. trustees Hapner Butt Long named. May trustees elected for three years. association lists members.

Henry Minger Goshen Bright Millersburg David Flynn Solomon Creek

Rev Luther Hogshead Installed as Goshen English Pastor

Rev Luther Hogshead was installed yesterday as pastor of the Goshen English Lutheran church. Rev 4H B Reed of Chicago president of the northern conference of the Chicago Synod conducted the special service.

Luther Hogshead Goshen B. Reed Chicago Northern Conference The Chicago Synod

Bishop White to Lead Services at Go Shen Church

Bishop White from Michigan City will conduct special services at the Goshen Episcopal Church next Thursday during Ascension Day observances.

White Michigan City Goshen Episcopal Church

Robbery at Goshen Residence Seeks Small Loot

Friday night about midnight the home of Frank Kelly in Goshen was entered and robbed. Entry was gained by removing the screen from the south kitchen window and forcing the window latch. All drawers in the first floor were searched for valuables, but only a missionary bank and Miss Anna Kelly's pocket book are missing.

Frank Kelly Goshen Missionary Bank Anna Kelly

Goshen Citizens Meet On Rail Link Proposal

A Goshen meeting at the Commercial Exchange discussed securing the Huntington Columbia City and Northwestern railroad for Goshen in the upcoming election in Goshen and Elkhart township on Tuesday June 6. Voters appeared united in supporting the proposition.

Goshen Commercial Exchange Elkhart Township Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern Railroad

Real Estate Transfers Ledger With Multiple Goshen Elkhart Parcels

A series of property transfers are recorded in Elkhart and Goshen, including Fred A. Young and wife to Homer A. Johnson for a lot in Elkhart at 300 dollars, and Johnson to Andrew S. Lamb and Jennie M. Lamb for another lot. Additional transfers involve Jeremiah N. Trump and Fianna Trump in Goshen for 2700 dollars, Edward C. adar to Casper G Albert in Elkhart for an unspecified sum, and several transfers between Samuel C. Kauffman, Martha J. Rauffman, and George Kistner in Elk hart for one dollar. Anna H. Kauffman and Jonas S. Hartzler trustee exchange parcels in Goshen for one dollar. Emanuel Bickel and wife move a Goshen lot to Porter C. Day for 700 dollars. Goshen Woolen Mfg Co to Goshen Buggy Top Co for land in Goshen valued at 5000 dollars. Other lines reference Thomas J. Bckert and Gen Thomas W Washington related matters and mention portraits by Alice, with survivors listed as part of a separate notice.

Fred A. Young Homer A. Johnson Elkhart Andrew S. Lamb Jennie M. Lamb Jeremiah N. Trump Fianna Trump Goshen Edward C. Paul Adar Casper G Albert Samuel C. Kauffman George Kistner George Kistner and Wife, Lot In ‘Elkhart, $1. Martha J. Rauffman George C. Kistner Jalkhart Anna H. Kauffman Jonas S. Hartzler Jonas S. Hartzler Emanuel €. Bickel Porter C. Day Goshen Woolen Mfg Goshen Buggy Top‘ Co

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