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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
8
A historical testimonial letter highlights Mrs Lizzie M Brewer praising Pe ru na as a cure for grip and female catarrh. She writes of relief from weakness and nervousness, claims Peruna treats a range of catarrhal symptoms, and recommends the remedy to young women in the city.
A full line of new Spring shoes is opened and made ready for trade. Show windows display the latest styles and a promise of one of the most complete shoe lines available locally.
J Buechter of Middlebury street sells a full line of groceries and tea or coffee. The Snipe cigar from P Leased is highlighted as best 5¢ cigar. Thomas drug store at Main and Marion offers clean drugs and perfumes with low grocery prices. Schreiber & Son at 106 Main street market cornices skylights and metal store fronts.
President releases official Filipino documents to the senate including a Hong Kong May 1898 junta meeting translation. The papers support claims the February 4 1899 Manila ambush was a preplanned plot, and include a March 9 1899 letter from Cincinnati single tax leader Dansinger criticizing the war.
The Farm Journal and Weekly Truth subscriptions are offered to new subscribers and renewing old subscribers who pay $1.00. The Farm Journal will cover 1900 remainder and 1901 1902 1903 1904. readers are invited to proceed to the captain's office to subscribe.
Chicago March 28 President McKinley may be forced to use his status as a bricklayer union member to arbitrate the Chicago building trades tie up. George P. Gubbins proposed referring the dispute to a presidential arbitration committee if contractors agree. Hod carriers president Herman Lilien said rules must change for McKinley to serve on their arbitration board. Others offered no opinion.
Atlanta March 28 Hoke Smith longtime secretary of the interior under Grover Cleveland resigns from public life to return to law. He has sold his newspaper property the Journal to a syndicate led by T Jefferson Coolidge of Boston.
Albert Stedger, 17, killed William Hobson at 4414 Ashland Avenue in Chicago in defense of his mother. After Hobson insulted Mrs. Stedger, the youth struck him with a barrel stave during a heated confrontation, inflicting a fatal head wound as Hobson slept in the room. He woke, argued, then fought outside before the assault. Hobson died instantly. Albert slept through the remainder of the night awaiting arrest.
An advertisement touts Knill remedies including White Liver Pills Blue Kidney Pills Black Diarrhea Pills and Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims cures for headaches stomach pains dysentery indigestion and gas with 25 cent boxes and guarantees satisfaction by your druggist.
A dynamite blast beneath the kitchen at 4221 Ashland avenue targeted John Bude and his family early Tuesday. The rear of the house was wrecked and debris showered over a block as Bude and relatives escaped uninjured. Police pursue leads in a suspected neighborhood feud.
List of letters remaining unclaimed as of March 28 1900 at Elkhart Indiana includes Geo Godfrey Larry Gregg Jes Snyder William Stephen Mr and Mrs A U Strucker Miss Francis J Smith Miss Mayme Smith Mrs William Whittaker. One cent fee per letter advertised. W H Anderson P M
A Peshawar dispatch reports District Judge A. H. Hunter and Lieut. Green of the sapper corps, along with a native, were murdered by a Hindu fanatic and a capture has been made.
A young mother overlooks her own pallor and thinness while she frets over a baby who fails to thrive despite ample food. The passage reflects concern for maternal health and infant nutrition.
An advertisement describes a product that nourishes and strengthens nursing mothers and provides essential bone forming and fat producing elements for babies. The package is priced at one dollar, available at druggists, from Scott and Bowne chemists New York.
In a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, officials decided there is no warrant for federal interference in Kentucky. Prompted by Republican leaders seeking recognition of Gov. Taylor, the administration will let Kentucky courts settle the conflict, despite rivalry between two militia factions using federal arms.
H E Youtsey of Newport, a stenographer in the republican auditor's office and former private secretary to Gov Bradley, was arrested on charges of being accessory before the fact to the murder of Goebel. He had testified as receiving a key to the secretary of state's offices. The court restricted entry to those connected with the assassination case and denied bail for Powers while awaiting the grand jury.
In Rockroryb Michigan Mr A H Clark reports using Dr A W Chase’s Ointment after years of itch relief from piles eczema and skin diseases with claims of a perfect cure. The ad offers a free sample box by mail, with 50 cent price and guaranteed results, listing Buffalo New York as the company location.
At Pittsburgh on March 28 the Carnegie Steel company holders voted in a board including Schwab Lauder Moreland Gayley Phipps and others. Officers named Schwab president Phipps first vice president Moreland secretary and Blackburn treasurer. Frick reportedly refused a directorship and reconciliation between Carnegie and Frick was said to be complete with proxies voting for James Dill.
A fragment notes Milas Sarsaparilia advertised at Resiton's Drag Store for purifying blood. The garbled text hints at a patent medicine claim with a local retail context.
Washington reports indicate Gen Otis may have exhausted his strength from intense workload. Upon civil commission arrival in Manila, Gen MacArthur likely to relieve Otis and be sent home for rest before possible assignment to command the Lakes district. Robbers flee Dollar bank attempt in Flushing after dynamite blast awakens residents.
Mr. John Albers is on the sick list. Several Bristol residents visit Elkhart and nearby towns, including Mrs. Cyrus Mosier in Ohio and Mrs. H B App in Michigan. Local moves, visitors, and service ads fill this brisk column with personal updates and business notices.
Perfection Dyes and Rushtons Drug Store noted in area news. Frank Ludwig is ill. Rev McLaughlin preached a fine sermon Sunday. Mrs Samuel Kegereis of Elkhart visiting relatives nearby. William Roize of Trout Creek visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas Bickel Sunday. Grace and Lou Congdon of Bristol visited friends here Sunday. Mr Wrenninger and family of Trout Creek visited friends in the vicinity. Wesley Swartz left Monday for Elkhart to work in carpentry.
Hermann Blatt & Co. of Cincinnati faces charges as the South Bend cigar makers union accuses the firm of selling counterfeit union labeled cigars through a local distribution agent. Blatt, arrested at the Oliver hotel, was released on his own recognizance and appeared for a continued hearing.
Gen. J. B. Weaver asserts the key campaign topics are finance trusts imperialism and militarism. He pledges to uphold independence constitutional rights taxation opposition and Lincoln era ideals while en route to North Dakota. Local ads note hardware lumber and groceries around Elkhart including Nettling Son Micks Co Stephens Son and Goldmans Drug Store.
Cut this advertisement and bring it to Dr Chester for a 25 percent discount on all dental work. Office located over Hall's Millinery store.
The notice lists multiple enterprises: Carlin's Turkish Bath for coughs and La Grippe, Harry Guimeyer moving his dental office to rooms over Thomas drug store, C. A. Miller & Co. art shop at 310 Main Street, Beck & Krumpetz offering practical horseshoeing and blacksmithing, Clauss Shears advertised by ladies, C. He Crane & Co promoting winter coal, Elkharine Co selling salt feed and seeds, RB Jones as manager. It reads as a community business roundup with service offerings and relocations.
A collection of shop notices announces services from haircutting and barber shops to real estate, lumber, lime products, and spring and summer samples. Entries include John Wambach, Martin & Amicon, Godfrey & Livengood, Louis Glassier, Miss Florence Cook, J W Schooly, Teyilli oc Company and T4 and J Coffees. Also mentions fall suit orders and general trade readiness.
A notice invites ladies of Elk Hart to visit M. A. Tompkins millinery store for new goods and a good value priced as a little money bargain at once. Kesler Bros also promotes a money saving call.
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