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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
2
Doctor Bolan claims success in non surgical treatment of piles fissure fistula and rectal ulcers with his system of rectal medication. He advertises free consultation and examination and promises cure of constipation and other chronic diseases. He will be at the Elkhart Golden Hotel on Sunday and Monday June 11th and 12th.
Ten Times Easier. It is ten times easier to cure coughs croup whooping cough and all lung and bronchial affections when the bowels are open. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar is the original laxative cough syrup. Gently moves the bowels and expels all cold from the system. Best for coughs colds croup whooping cough. Remember the name Kennedy's and see red clover blossom and honey bee in the bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Great Western Railway offers reduced round trip rates to destinations across Arizona Arkansas British Columbia Canadian Northwest Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Manitoba Mexico Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North and South Dakota Oregon Texas Washington and Wyoming. Tickets go on sale May 2 16 and June 6 20 with information available from F R Mosier at T P A 115 Adams St Chicago IL.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a trusted aid for digesting food and relieving constipation biliousness and headaches. The pills are claimed to be gentle never causing griping and are suitable for children and adults sold by all druggists.
Tickets sold for Homeseekers excursions via Chicago Great Western Railway to Minnesota North and South Dakota and the Canadian Northwest. Sales dates include May 5 23 20 and June 13. Contact F R Mosier T P A 115 Adams Chicago Illinois for details.
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers special low round trip fares every Sunday through October. Agents will sell tickets for travel between select points with same day return allowed.
The advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar claiming it moves the bowels to expel a cold, relaxes nerve tissues, soothes the throat and lungs, and relieves cough without opiates. It is marketed as original and suitable for all ages.
The Union Pacific route offers 200 miles along the Columbia River with car windows viewing the water, two through trains with accommodations for all classes. Aimed as the popular path to the Lewis and Clark Exposition 1905. Inquiries to F. BR Choate G A 126 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich.
Geo A Sherman of Lisbon New York writes of long kidney illness and failed treatments. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he reports relief from frequent urination and brick dust while four bottles cured him. He credits the remedy with saving his life. House Worth Bros.
In a brief note the editors outline corrections to two sections titled Tone and Mechanism. The changes ensure technical accuracy and align terminology with standard usage.
A large group of Zion youth attended the Sunday school convention in Bristol with many local families gathering for the event. Visitors and relatives including the Lonzo, Bickel, Davis, Replogis and Yohn households shared meals and fellowship during the day and evening visits around Elkhart, Goshen, and nearby towns.
Bristol residents and visitors report on wintering in Florida and Chicago trips. Local youth attend the Sunday School convention at Bristol M E Church. a teacher returns from Nappanee. others travel to Battle Creek and Elkhart. Local commerce and decorations draw attention as well.
Mrs J G Shriner entertained her son and his wife Rollo Page and their children from South Bend over the weekend in Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Penrod spent Sunday with their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Penrod of Concord township.
Misses Mabel and Edna Thornton spent Sunday at Valpariso visiting Miss Eisie Thornton who is attending school there.
A Hamburg America steamship barber, Adolf Mueller of Wilster, details shaving the German emperor daily aboard the Hamburg en route to Lisbon Naples and on the royal yacht. He explains protocol, timing, tools, and the emperor’s calm cooperation as telegrams are read during the brief fifteen minute ritual.
Twelve women at Cummock School of Oratory in Evanston linked with Northwestern University create a Society For the Prevention Of Unhappy Marriages. They will judge suitors by vote, advising dismissed engagements, and seek compatible partners, with strict standards including abstaining from smoking or drinking and an emphasis on charm and modesty.
Kit McKean and daughter Miss Jeanette called on Aymer McKean and family Sunday. Mrs. Goldie Mills visited Mr Ai good's family Sunday. Mrs. Perry Secor and children spent Thursday in Jimtown. Mrs. Nina Wilhelm and Mr. and Mrs. Orin Scharrer visited Mr. and Mrs. David Scharrer on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Milton Kiefer and family were the guests of Mr and Mrs William Kiefer Sunday.
Miss Cora Stauffer of Elkhart spent Sunday visiting Mrs William Brand.
Rev. Clifford McBride spent Tuesday at Winona attending the Presbyterian Assembly and related services.
Glenn and Ernest Brandon spent Sunday visiting their grandparents in East Elkhart.
The astronomy class met with Mr Devor of Second Street Tuesday night. The group viewed Mars and several stars and enjoyed the evening overall.
Mrs. Ernest Kantz visited her mother Mrs. Ayme McKean on Wednesday.
Ex Trustee J H Grosh faces two indictments after a grand jury report alleging overdrawn township funds totaling 3167 61 and excessive salary take in 1904. The inquiry names EB M Chaplin Son and others with irregulars while Grosh defends the charges. Perry L Turner contracted to defend him as the case proceeds.
Henry Smith known as Newsboy Henry died at his mother's home at 214 Madison Street after paralysis. Born in July in Union County Pennsylvania, he was 32. He fell from a ladder at age 21 while his father built a summer home, crushing the skull and causing long illness before death.
A Lehigh University professor unveils a harmless chemical cannon for July celebrations. The device fires 6,000 shots at 6 cents, with a low temperature flame that doesn’t burn and a cork missile that causes no harm. Critics doubt the thrill and patriotism of such a burnless Fourth, arguing traditional displays carry more excitement.
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and their son Mearl spent Wednesday in South Bend with a family outing.
Mrs William Manning and Mrs VanAlstine called on Mrs Fred Young and Mrs Elizabeth Kellogg Thursday in a social visit tied to neighborhood community life and friendships.
Miss Hattie Frailey came home on Sunday to spend the summer at her residence.
End of fingers cut off at the Forest Bridge hand injured when his right hand was caught in factory machinery yesterday after noon. The worker, employed at Barger Bros, suffered the loss of the fingertip and was treated.
The Eagle banquet has been postponed due to the death of Brother Eaton. The event originally planned for tonight in South Beng is delayed as leaders notify members and reschedule.
A year after the accident a person vanished from home and six weeks later a body was taken from a river for burial at the Smith home but proved not to be the missing person. Soon after Henry was found in a neighboring county and the case moved to local authorities.
The text recalls a man saved by selling papers after being burned to death four years ago and earning money to support himself and his mother. It notes Mrs. Smith losing $105 in the Indiana National Bank failure, a sum representing years of savings.
A demented man identified as R. H. Crampton from Fremont Nebraska was found near the Six-span bridge three miles east of the city. He carried two checks totaling 2400 dollars and claimed to be bound for New York. He is likely to be hospitalized after a doctor deemed him ill.
The Truth missed Merle Amidon of the Fourth ward performing the violin solo Hearts and Flowers at the grammar school commencement during the high school assembly, with Loren Jackson as accompanist. The performance was described as beautifully done.
A launch owner asks the Truth to warn residents along the St. Joseph river bank to avoid trimming trees that shed large limbs into the river. Small craft have narrowly escaped serious damage from falling limbs, prompting calls for caution.
Flower Mission Day on Thursday by the W C T U calls on all interested to send flowers to Madam Travis on Monday so she may arrange them into bouquets for distribution early Tuesday.
The meeting of creditors in M. A. Demarest’s office before Referee Lambert adjourned until Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
Frank Cripe was returned to Michigan City to resume his life sentence for murder after twelve years on parole. He spoke bitterly as he left Goshen, tears marked his departure.
At 7 30 tomorrow evening the Rev Dr L G Clark of Helena Mont will speak at the Baptist church about pioneer life in the great Northwest.
Insurance Press reports old line life companies paid $40 776 in Hikhart in 1904 and $190 490 in Wabash plus $11 800 in Goshen South Bend $21 567 and LaPorte $30 896.
James Lilly, 63, suffered a stroke Thursday night at 10 at his North Fifth Street home and remains unconscious. His condition is listed as extremely dangerous.
An artesian well with a capacity of 29 barrels per hour has been drilled in the rear of Sheriff Manning's cottage at Shipshewana. Six boats have been placed on the lake by the Valley Traction Co.
Deputy County Auditor Cook completes the spring tax apportionment for Elkhart County townships listing amounts for each township and school town in the F- portionment. Funds are to be distributed by trustees and city and town treasurers with settlement set for next Monday.
About 200 people attended the ninth annual Simon Essig family reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Jacob Essig five miles southwest of Goshen on the Plymouth road. A musical and literary program accompanied a bounteous dinner. Next year the gathering will be at Henry Essig’s Goshen home.
Lawrence Kreider funeral drew a large crowd as the community mourns the loss of a bright young man. The notice extends sympathy to his family and notes his potential blessing to the neighborhood amid ongoing concerns about several residents' health. Mrs Elmer Holderman and Mrs Christian Frailey visited relatives, and local families hosted guests from Elkhart.
Deahl and Deahl for Martn L Mc Donald seek guardianship for John J Mc Donald in circuit court. The Minnie M Taylor v George A Taylor case has been dismissed. Judgment for plaintiff in Delos N Weaver v Louis H Snyder quiet title suit. Marriage licenses issued for Vernon E Geyer and May Snyder. Henry Letherman and Anne Lehman. Divorce suit Helen J Preston seeks divorce from Earl R Preston, defendant now living in Kendallville.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claimed to cure indigestion constipation dyspepsia kidney and stomach troubles. Priced 35 cents for tea or tablets at Houseworth Bros.
An advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures indigestion constipation and liver and kidney troubles with no regard to illness duration. Priced at 35 cents from Houseworth Bros.
A short item notes arithmetic lessons offered at the Monger block for a weekly fee of fifty cents.
Elkhart Gas Co announces coke for fuel at four dollars per ton delivered. Orders will be placed for immediate delivery from the firm at the foot of Hast High street.
Community page notes financial help or advice for Livy Chamberlain. Call for donations or guidance mentions a person in need seeking support and resources.
A fragment lists a call for 2000 Messenger riders with recruitment phrasing and unclear specifics. The note hints at a program or event but lacks full details or context.
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