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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
10
A tornado like storm struck Elkhart at 4 30 pm causing widespread destruction. Trees uprooted and chimneys toppled while streets flooded and streetcars halted. The Lake Shore complex suffered roof and damage as house fires and injuries were reported across several blocks.
Rebecas Caster sues Lucy Laurer et al for partition with 420k. Charnley listed as plaintiff attorney. Clyde Castetter placed on petit jury panel replacing J M Dale. Adams case disposed. defendants to post replevin bail and pay fines and costs. Lawrence Organ Co sues Hagene W Doty and Latra Doty on 3100 note with Davis Hubbell Davis as attorneys. Jacob Kantz seeks guardianship for Rebecca Hummer. Deahl Dashl attorneys. Edna Schrock, daughter of Abraham Schrock, begins stenography job in County Clerk Dennett office. Elkhart Normal Institute graduate. Holcomb National Bank of Toledo sues Andrew Burnage et al on guaranty for note to Arbuckle Ryan Co for traction engine. trial before petit jury panel.
Hart vna Runaway describes a hail storm startling a handsome black team hitched to an ice wagon. Joseph Rohrer, in charge, was thrown when the bridle broke. He and the horse fell, the wagon wheel passed his waist, and the rig ran to a hill by Pigeon street before a tree halted it. Rohrer is confined to bed but not thought seriously hurt.
William Weaver was arrested on Harrison Street by Sergeant Dunbar and Officer Yoder after a pursuit for deserting his family. He had been working in Mishawaka, left behind his eight year old son, and faced a warrant from his wife. Weaver will be arranged tonight and may post bond.
The Goshen grand jury began work on the Spahr murder case this morning. New witnesses were found and a strong case is anticipated. Sheriff Elliott and Prosecutor Sims visited Kendallville to interview George Shue, a witness. Relatives of the deceased will hire counsel to aid the prosecutor and deputy.
A Sunday storm swept west of Bristol causing heavy damage to fruit and shade trees and fences. A J Menges barn and outbuildings were wrecked with the roof striking a windmill and landing on the residence. windows shattered. D B Cox barn roofs were torn off as livestock escaped injury and Jacob Barton family endured minor damage from a lightning strike.
Otho Compton, a farmer north of town, reported his wagon taken from Main and Jackson where he had hitched it. The rig was later found on North Main in front of Throop's grocery after being driven around the city by a woman who was seen in several locations before returning it.
Robert Cook and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Manias Sloat. John W Fieldhouse and wife convey a lot in Elkhart to Charles A White and wife for 2500 dollars. George Calpie and wife sell 39a in Licke to David Sabley for 81.300 dollars.
Sixty Maccabees of Elkhart and the Uniform Rank visited Goshen yesterday for a Maccabee memorial. Rev. McKee of Goshen delivered the address as Rozers band provided music.
The new school board members met at 1:30 today and organized with M Demarest as president George T Barney as treasurer and Dr Bower as secretary. No other business was transacted.
Iris seven year old daughter of Dr Saohu dislocated her left elbow while leaving Central school at noon. She was taken to her father's office where the dislocation was reduced and she was treated.
Mrs Beulah Alford of Goshen suffered an eye injury when a curling iron slipped while she was curling her hair. Doctors fear loss of sight in her right eye.
Edward Kelly of Elkhart moves to Prairie street joining local residents. A Hoy home gathering east of the city entertains about thirty relatives with Mrs. Eby serving a fine dinner. Attendees include Mrs. Paul Hardy and Isabel, and Mrs. Harry Oberdier of Chicago. An outsider in Creson resists questions while his wife provides details. Enumerators must keep under oath. only noted violation appears in Eiihart. An iron transmission pulley from Mishawaka weighs 37 000 pounds with 196 inch diameter and 18 inch face. Amos Pegg of Millersburg receives pension increase to 317 and John P Walker of Elkhart to 12.
Dr Od Warner endorses a seven cure compound marketed as the great cancer remedy. The ad claims effectiveness for all skin and blood diseases arising from contact secondary or hereditary causes. It presents as a medical breakthrough and urges readers to seek trial and treatment.
A Times dispatch from Pekin dated June 12 details the murder of Japanese chancellor Sugiyama Akira at the Maingate station and notes foreign re-enforcements expected as Boxers, about 6000 strong, attack the Catholic convent at Pao Tung Fu. British marines and allied troops engage Boxers near Lang Feng, with dozens killed or wounded. the expedition totals 2044 across British, German, Russian, French, American and other contingents.
Milwaukee June 13 The democratic convention pledged Wisconsin to W J Bryan and condemned the republican party and trusts. Delegates at large chosen were David S Rose George B Hilton D L Plumer and Louis J Bomerich.
A Columbus letter testifies to Pe-ru-na’s curative merits for catarrh of the stomach noting relief from lassitude and weakness. A Missouri patient recounts long dyspepsia treatment failures and credits two bottles of Pe-ru-na plus Man-a-lin with renewed health. The ad claims Pe-ru-na cures catarrh in any part of the body and offers Summer Catarrh information free from the Paruha Drug Co. Columbus Ohio.
W E Smith jeweler card writer and music dealer now in Post Office Block Wellington Type Writer agency. C A Miller Co leading art store northern Indiana shows finest pictures at 310 Main. Golden and Lloyd Bros grocers offer specialty teas and coffees at Corner Sixth and Harrison. J W Schooly groceries at 402 Middlebury St sells high quality coffees. Godfrey Bros stock sash doors and building materials on E High St by the river. Drop in for items in our line.
An ad for a quiet elegant boarding house at the corner of Main and High Streets offers best service in the city for the money at $1.50 per day. Ladies welcome to purchase Clauss Shears, advertised as the best made.
Carlton's Gun Store advertises summer merchandise and invites orders for winter coal. The Elkhart Fae Co will be pleased to see customers and offers salt, feed and seeds. R. Jonwns, manager.
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