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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
4
The Goshen meeting of township trustees re elected George W. Ellis, sparking debate over past finances and the trustees duty to protect public interests. Critics warn of possible ulterior motives and call for vigilance to uphold law and order amid ongoing questions.
The article reflects President Draper’s lament over the decline of the family doctor as medical specialization grows. It argues specialization improves care by reducing blunders while noting the family doctor’s enduring role as comforter and confidant in communities. It concludes specialists are indispensable in emergencies.
The marshal probes a grisly killing described as the Kaiser girl murder near Lawrenceburg. Details are scarce as investigators pursue leads and secure the scene.
North Judson News reflects on men aged fifty to sixty five with farms and wealth who toil until death. It urges focusing on personal comfort and family welfare, noting youth and health cannot be bought back.
The Elkhart County tally shows nine township trustees electing George W. Ellis as county superintendent amid protests. The Review claims Grosh voted for Ellis on the first ballot and later considered switching if another candidate failed.
Nine Elkhart county trustees selected a superintendent accused of misappropriating about $3000 in school funds. The candidate escaped penitentiary time after bondsmen reimbursed the amount, amid broader questions about his public career and alleged sale of exam questions. Roused by Goshen Democrat, Colonel C G Conn is praised for releasing Lou W Vail letters from 1896 detailing Ellis honesty.
A reflective essay contrasts the tongue as the most deadly instrument with dynamite and murder, condemning scandal and malice. It cites London’s Anti scandal League, likens gossip to carrion flies, and warns that envy and misrepresentation destroy reputations and souls.
A patent medicine ad claims nervous headaches breed insanity and that Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills strengthen the nervous system. It quotes Mrs E Koontz of Elkhart Indiana praising relief from nervousness and headaches after using the pills. Each package costs 50 cents and is sold by local dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo IN.
A case describes Benny sending a box with dynamite to himself to mislead his wife and provoke belief it contained gifts from another woman. The act is viewed as an unlawful murder plot rather than a lawful intent. The Delaware Superior Court later defines assault and battery limits and justified self defense versus excessive resistance.
A physician who failed to exercise reasonable care in treating a patient led to the patient's death six days later. The administrator sued for damages, but the court held that a $3000 verdict was unreasonably large given the evidence of nondiscovery of diphtheria and the sole damages were for mental and bodily pain.
New York Supreme Court rules against a labor organization and its officers in Beattie vs Callahan. The injunction would bar threats and interference aimed at forcing employees to strike over the plaintiff’s business refusal to recognize the association and alleged affront to the walking delegate.
A passenger injured by railroad negligence may recover reasonable compensation including pain and suffering and loss of future labor. If injuries are permanent, loss of future earning capacity can also be recovered. Also marketed is Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming constitutional treatment with a money back offer.
The first quarterly meeting of the Watch Tower society for this conference year will be held June 5 to 7. Rev. CG. F. Hansing, P. E., will be present and conduct all services beginning Friday evening at 7 30 and the communion service on Sunday morning at 10 80.
Fragmentary ad copy promises a one day cure for a cold using laxative and Bromo Quinine tablets. It alleges druggists will refund if it fails and mentions Grove’s signature on each box.
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