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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1903

Page

5

Remington Brand Name Confusion Leads to Injunction

The Illinois corporation using the name Remington-Shores Company was found to cause trade confusion with E. Remington & Son Ilion typewriter makers, due to the established Ilion reputation since 1878. The court restrained the use of the mark, noting Rem-Sho as insufficient to create confusion.

E. Remington & Son Ilion N. Y Remington Ilinois Corporation Remington-Shores Company Chicago Legal News

Hotel Clerk Duty to Forward Packages Binds Owner

Inkeepers-Forwarding Packages. A guest asked the clerk to forward after departure. A day later a package was delivered, receipted by the clerk, but not forwarded. The defendant was bound, as the clerk’s forwarding was within authority. The practice of forwarding packages to departed guests is an accommodation that induces hotel stays and constitutes valid consideration. Baehr vs. Downey.

Baehr Vs. Downey Supreme Court of Michigan

Infant Purchases Avoiding Contracts Bar Recovery

A court notes that when one infant buys goods from another infant and later avoids the contract, the buyer cannot recover the purchase money. If the seller has already spent the money while voiding their own contract, they are not liable for conversion.

Northeastern Rep Mass Hammond

Murder Case Tests Self Incrimination Rule

A Louisiana murder trial examined whether taking defendants shoes and placing them in the suspect footmarks in the fresh snow violated the right not to testify against oneself. The court admitted evidence showing the shoes connected the defendants to the path leading to the deceased’s house, upholding the constitutional protection.

Northeastern Rep Cullen

Supreme Court rules juror barber shop visits do not overturn murder verdict

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules that a first degree murder verdict will not be set aside because jurors were allowed to visit a barber shop during the trial under an officer’s charge.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Atlantic Rep Dean

Gilmore Gray Co. Oil Praise From Deshler Letter

A Deshler Ohio reader, BK Chadwick, writes to Gilmore Gray Co. of Fletcher praising Caus tic Oil for quick action and consistent results after several months of use. He requests one gallon and notes business activity is picking up. MLB price listed as 2 bottles.

Deshler Gilmore Gray Co Fletcher Chadwick MLB

Judge Ferrall Denies Divorce in Matzdorf Case amid Indifference Claim

Judge Ferrall refuses Carrie B. Matzdorf’s divorce petition against Frank Matzdorf on grounds of indifference, ruling it not a valid cause. In a separate case, Philo Locklin is granted divorce from Emma L. Locklin for abandonment and adultery after default. both parties from Elkhart. The article also notes bank assessments for local banks and a Belgrade king’s oath events with mass crowds and mixed diplomatic attendance.

Ferrall Carrie B. Matzdorf Frank Matzdorf Plaintiff Philo Locklin Emma L. Locklin Locklins Elkhart Locklin Jamess. Dodge, Jr

Divorce rulings in Stutsman case cut alimony

Judge Fer rar reduced alimony from 1000 to 500 in the divorce case Freda Stutsman v Floran Stutsman after an appeal found the prior judgment excessive. Martha EB Deitzel was granted a divorce from Adam Deitzel on statutory grounds.

Freda Stutsman Floran Stutsman Ferrar Martha EB. Deitzel Adam Deitzel

Bond Set for Thomas Weaver in Brandon Shooting Case

Thomas Weaver remains in jail on a $500 bond after being charged with shooting Red Brandon of Bhilkhar. A trial is not expected before the September term of court.

Thomas Weaver Red Brandon Bhilkhar

Replogle Divorce Case Dismissed At Plaintiff's Cost

Elizabeth Replogle versus Frank M. Replogle ends in dismissal with the plaintiff bearing costs. The record notes a divorce action was filed but dismissed, no settlement details provided.

Elizabeth Replogle Frank M. Replogle

Children Day exercises planned at Zion church

The Children Day exercises will be held at the Zion church next Sunday morning. Lloyd Dills the Osolo mail carrier is the proud papa of a Hitle girl. The Rev Greenwalt of Goshen preached a fine sermon at Zion church Sunday. Raymond Irick and Frank Cauffman attended the social at Mrs George White's Saturday night. Miss Leota Fisher and Nellie Boyer visited Jessie Bickel Sunday. Carl Curtis visits sister Mrs Ed Riggles of Goshen. Misses Leota and Callie Fisher and Floyd Cauffman attended the social Saturday night. Miss Myrtle Curtis is on the sick list.

Zion Church Lloyd Dills Osolo Raymond Irick Frank Cauffman George White Leota Fisher Nellie Boyer Boyer Jessie Bickel Carl Curtis Mrs. Ed. Riggles of Goshen Leota Callie Fisher Floyd Cauffman

Electric Bitters Promises Quick Relief for Health Ailments

A nostrum claims to reduce nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets and to tone the stomach regulate the kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and purify the blood. The ad guarantees satisfaction with a 50 cent price and returns policy from Houseworth Bros Druggists.

Houseworth Bros

Obscure Indiana Voter List Fragment Brief

A fragmentary Indiana voting list shows names including David R. Carlton Elwood Lena Agnes Hausher Bristol Harvey R Shupert Elkhart Edith Bauthman Elkhart William Raymond Smith Elkhart and Beatrice Philliber Elkhart Pte Sa, with ages or initials following each name. The text is partial and mixed with stray punctuation.

David R. Carlton Elwood Lena Agnes Hausher Bristol Harvey R. Shupert Elkhart Edith Bauthman William Raymond Smith Beatrice Philliber

Costly Mistakes Highlight Price of Error

A fragment discusses how mistakes can be costly and life itself may bear the price. The tone suggests caution about errors and their consequences without detailing specific incidents or names.

Reaffirmationists Win Control Of Iowa Demics Resolutions Panel

Des Moines reports a 7 to 4 vote to place reaffirmationists in control of the resolutions committee at the caucus before the state Democratic convention. Silver faction vows to fight on the convention floor. Sullivan of Creston led before caucus. Van Wagenen gains from the result. F W Hamilton of Sigourney named permanent chairman.

Des Moines Resolutions Committee Sullivan Creston van Wagenen Kansas City F. W. Hamilton Sigourney

President orders special counsel for post office fraud cases

A letter from the president to Attorney General Knox directs appointing a special counsel to aid the prosecution in post office fraud cases. The president says breach of trust by public officials is the greatest offense against the government.

Washington Knox

Bank Robbery at Cary Illinois Nets $5000 In Cash

Robbers dynamited the Cary bank in the morning and fled with $5000 in currency and papers. A heavily armed citizen posse pursues, with authorities hopeful the criminals are near the scene of the crime.

Chicago Cary Ill

First General Strike Hits Inland Steel in Indiana Harbor

The first nationwide machinists strike for an eight hour day began at Indiana Harbor as Inland Steel workers walked out. Similar walkouts are planned nationwide as old contracts expire and employers refuse to sign new ones.

Chicago Indiana Harbor Inland Steel Company

Prince Henry Hosts American Squadron Officers in Kiel

Prince Henry entertained Ambassador Tower and officers of the American squadron at lunch in Kiel today. The greeting reflected the emperor's satisfaction that the United States accepted the invitation for the squadron to visit Kiel.

Prince Henry Kiel Ambassador Tower United States

Six Suspects Held After Fatal Assault Sparks Lynching Rumors

Florence Bruno, a white girl assaulted near Hast St. Louis, died this morning. Annie Green, a black girl assaulted by the same man, is in precarious condition. Farmers are greatly excited and prospects for a lynching are reported as good. Six suspects were taken.

St. Louis Florence Bruno Annie Green

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertises Quick Healing

Frightened horse runs wild through the street injuring occupants and causing daily accidents. The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a reliable remedy for burns cuts sores eczema and piles, claiming fast relief and recommending purchase at Houseworth Bros. drug store for 25 cents.

Bucklen Arnica Houseworth Bros. Drug Store

Another Chicago Strike Imminent

Chicago reports another stockyards teamsters strike imminent with a demand for a two cent per hour wage increase. Packers offer a two cent rise. If unresolved, rioting seen as likely, echoing last year’s trouble.

Chicago Stockyards Teamsters Packers

Dr King’s New Discovery Noted in Local Tale

A Beall Mississippi resident touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. He recalls his wife’s late-fall illness and how the remedy brought rapid improvement and lasting cure after other treatments failed. The account warns of a bitter future for those who ignore medical advice.

Du Chaillu's First Gorilla Encounter

The narrator and Malaonen confront a ferocious lone male gorilla in Africa. After tense standoffs at distances from eight to twenty yards, Malaonen quietly signals and three musket shots strike the beast, ending the threat as the gorilla collapses.

du Chaillu Africa Malaonen

Library opening anticipated for September in Goshen area

The Carnegie library is likely to open to the general public on September 1. Contracts for the librarian and assistant librarian are signed. Banta Furniture Goshen approved fixtures and Bent Wood chairs have been ordered from abroad.

Carnegie Library

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Madame Stiver Matzdorf First National St. Joe Valley Indiana National Belgrade Skuptschina Osolo News Myrtle Curtis Roosevelt Soc Cc. C. Senf Bankers and Commission Brokers la Salle St Ine Elkhart Branch US St. Main Street Bell Yin. Kelly Kelly Stanhope Elkhart Carriage Harness MFG Bstrac
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