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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
6
A vintage medical nostrum advertises Steketee Pin Worm Destroyer. It claims to cure pin worms in children and adults, promotes a mild laxative effect, and offers mail delivery from G G Steketee in Grand Rapids Michigan with 26 cents price.
A fragmented line references prices on bottles described as 234 or 50 cent size. The readable portion lacks clear event or context and does not identify people or organizations.
A Buffalo coal operator, A. H. Thorne, testifies to Foley's Kidney Cure easing years of kidney and bladder trouble with brick-dust like substance and pain relief. He declares the remedy has done him a thousand dollars worth of good and he feels renewed. Houseworth Bros.
Brs William Reich of 313 North Main BiTre et reports suffering kidney and back pains for 14 years after failed medical care. He credits Dr Wey's Kidney Pills purchased at Leonard's drug store for immediate relief and now keeps a box at home. Sold at 50 cents a box by Dr Key Medicine Co Chicago. Remember the name and take no substitute.
The Salve That Penetrates by McWitt claims to reach skin pores and through antiseptic rubisorcient action subdue inflammation and cure piles burns cuts eczema tetter ringworm and all skin diseases. It is advertised as a specific for blind itching weeping and protruding piles. The original Witch Hazel Salve is made by E. C. De Witt & Co and sold by all druggists.
Low fares to Portland Seattle Bellingham Everett Victoria Vancouver and California destinations such as San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego via Chicago Great Western Railway. Tickets go on sale from May 23 to Sept 29 with details at F R Mosier T P A 115 Adams St Chicago.
Mr Martin Kinney and family of Goshen visited last Sunday. Guests included N E Kegerreis and C O Kegerreis of Elkhart and Samuel Morer of Youngstown. Church and social visits followed, with couples attending Indian Creek church and many farmers picking strawberries. Sunday School convention reported well attended.
A. D. Sealey, a hump ball player, was hit by a wild ball this morning, cutting two fingers and bruising them.
Ida R Hatch filed a divorce suit against Leslie Bert Hatch alleging abuse and an escape to her people’s home near Bristol. The couple resides in Elkhart.
Antonio Austranger, a tramp cigarmaker badly injured earlier at the hump while leaping from a moving freight train, was discharged from the hospital this morning and departed for Chicago.
Samuel Pangburn of the Elkhart Carriage and Harness shop suffered a thumb injury this morning when his hand was caught in a saw and lacerated.
Albert J. Shaw a Lake Shore machinist was cut on the lower lip this morning by a flying hammer from a pneumatic device in the shop. The incident prompted medical care and a brief work stoppage as investigators reviewed equipment safety.
Early yesterday morning a breakin at the Benjamin Little harness shop on the second floor of the Gross block in Goshen blew the safe and looted a gold watch and a large sum of money. Police believe the theft happened around 2 30 AM after three charges of dynamite were used.
The Equitable Building and Loan Association’s large safe, no longer needed after an office move, was purchased by Louis Simpson and moved to his office today. The heavy safe traveled about a block on rollers from the old loan office to Simpson’s workspace.
John W. Culp was notified in Canada that he has been granted a patent for his Burgolor and Fire Alarm System. The patent was awarded about two months after application. W. H. H. Shelley has acquired a half interest in the invention.
Hot weather and bad water worsen piles pain and danger. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve stops the pain draws out the soreness and cures. Get the genuine bearing the BE C. DeWitt & Co. name at all druggists.
An ad claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables complete digestion and nutrient absorption regardless of stomach condition. It asserts the product cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Belching, Sour Stomach, and Weak Heart and is sold by all druggists.
Ex baseball king Cap Anson expresses pride at winning a Chicago city clerk post under the Democrats. He recalls starting in politics via sheriff and treasurer talks, hints at sheriff ambitions, and says he will learn the office rules while serving as city clerk for the whole city.
About forty men in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin formed a unique club with six rules the main aim to keep numbers down. Members must be married and not yet fathers else expelled with a banquet obligation. Expelled members’ children receive a fund and burial costs are provided for the wife. If a member’s wife is away others host the member.
A metropolitan store showcases marvelous snuffbox devices as fashion trends toward refined powder use grow. The Clothier and Furnisher notes snuff containers rise from novelty items to potential twentieth century essentials for gentlemen in dress culture.
Corrine Snodgrass of Chanceford leaves estate valued at 11 500 dollars to her executor George Snodgrass. After small gifts to nieces and nephews, the residue is for the executor to keep her carriage horse Beauty alive while possible and to end his life with chloroform at old age for a decent burial. About ten thousand dollars is allocated for the horse.
The Australian government adopts a nickel slot for stamps. When stamps are hard to buy, a person can drop a penny in a box and the envelope will bear the legend One Penny Paid. The novelty aims to simplify postage.
Thomas Ryan of South Bend a member of the Elks lodge died Saturday after swallowing carbolic acid. In Mishawaka, two women narrowly escaped death by electrocution when Mrs Wahl griped an iron railing and felt a jolt of about 1000 volts while on the rear steps, with Mrs Weber and Constable Gilliam assisting.
The Bissell Chilled Plow Co of South Bend, founded 23 years ago with 75 employees, has been consolidated with the Ohio Cultivator Co of Bellevue, Ohio, capitalized at 400000, and will be moved to Buckeye city.
La Grange aldermen vote at April meeting to reduce Chief Wade Sefton's pay from ten dollars to five dollars monthly amid city budget tensions. Mrs Kreider and her son Lawrence visited Mr Christian Frailey's family on Thursday.
David Clay was in Goshen on business Saturday. Warren Kingsley and Albert Martin Jr. visited Elkhart Sunday. The Turnock boys of Elkhart came to town Thursday. A cow owned by James Rhoades was bitten by a snake and may die. A. J. Tousley and wife called on Frank Bement’s family near Adamsville Wednesday. A saloon may open soon here. The local bowling alley is thriving. The Teutonic German Medicine Co. arrived at Adamsville from Granger Thursday. Decoration Day gatherings drew many Elkhart residents to nearby lakes. J. H. Kingsley visited Elkhart Friday. Strawberry picking has begun here. Miss Mabel Cook spent Sunday at Indian Creek.
Lindy Keene gathered friends in the vicinity Sunday as Mr and Mrs Charles Curtis and daughter Mildred of Mason visited J H Kingsley family. Rev J W DeLong of Elkhart preached at the U B church in Ad amsville. Arthur Brady of Elkhart visited relatives nearby. Charles and Andrew Stutsman of Bristol visited Asa Gilbert and family over the weekend.
Charles Hilbert of Elkhart visited his father William Hilbert at Adamsville on Sunday.
Miss Genevieve Light visited Miss Daisy Schweitzer last week. Warren Kingsley visited friends in Elkhart Friday. Miss Dora Schweitzer went to Chicago Sunday for cancer surgery and is reported recovering well. She was accompanied by her sister Miss Richy Schweitzer.
Mr Samuel Pease and his daughter Edna host guests from Goshen and South Bend this week, entertaining visitors at their Bristol residence.
Earl McHolsson of Lansing Michigan visited last week with his mother and sisters sharing in a family gathering and travel notes.
Fred Ludborough has returned home after visiting his son in Chicago. He was away several days and arrived back Tuesday to resume daily activities with family and neighbors in the hometown.
Mrs Martin Virgil of Kendallville Indiana has been visiting with Mr Virgil’s parents Mr and Mrs John Virgil.
Mr Samuel Pease a Bristol resident employed by the U S government was at Goshen Monday. Joe Blough of Plaski Iowa and Mrs Barbara Plank of Goshen visited with Geo Roth and family this week. Ss W Shupert and family from San Bernardino California are visiting with Mrs Jane Thompson north of town.
A Sunday convention will be held at the Bristol M E Church. A band of gypsies and horse traders passed through town Wednesday. J G B Floyd was home a few days last week. Miss Pearle Hilbert visited Elkport last Sunday. W W Ludborough is visiting relatives in the east.
A brief notice states that George N. Schaff a Plano builder is removed from 503 South Third. The fragmentary item gives limited address and occupation details without further context or dates.
The piece notes growing federal paternalism favoring farmers over cities, with plans to send six agents abroad to seek American markets. Government bureaus expand to aid private manufacturing, weather and postal services spread to farms, and rural phone use grows. Congressional doubts persist about entangling government with telecoms.
Washington woman Mary Dimmick describes eight years of painful uterine trouble and a dire surgical prognosis. After following Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Mass advice she recovered, walking with no pain, and urges other women to read the letters and seek guidance.
Allen of 514 Maple Street recounts severe sciatic rheumatism and intense pain while using various medicines. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo and Houseworth Bros drugstore with eliminating symptoms and urges others to try the remedy.
A praised one minute cough remedy claims to cure coughs croup whooping cough and related ailments. The patent medicine emphasizes harmless pleasant taste and popularity with children and is available at all druggists.
Major John M. Carson named to succeed J Hamton Moore as chief of the Bureau of Manufacturers in the Department of Commerce and Labor. He is the dean of the Washington corps of correspondents, a Civil War veteran with personal ties to many figures prominent since the 1860s.
A sensational ad claims Dean's Ointment cures itching piles for all ages and classes. The copy asserts absolute safety and guaranteed relief as the only sure remedy.
An old advert promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a beauty aid claiming red lips laughing eyes sweet breath and good looks for 35 cents in tea or tablet form from Houseworth Bros.
The article describes coconuts lighter than water transported by water routes like timber. Large rafts are formed by grouping coconuts and surrounding them with long strands of bark fiber. A single native can tow multiple rafts, which withstand rough handling due to tough fiber.
Prof H C Ansling argues in a London address that school and college education damage common sense. He calls the classical school a prejudice and says current education emphasizes games that foster alertness individuality and practical sense.
Local music shop offers tuning and repair services for pianos. Includes instruments from customers and calls for inquiries at the shop on South Main.
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