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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
5
Notices and Classifieds From An Early 20th Century Page
Announcements include real estate inquiries at current rates via Co-Operative Savings and Loan Society and a farm rent notice. Woven wire fence offered by Conley & Son with American Wire Co. manufacture. Employment ad seeks district managers with yearly pay and weekly installments, requires references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mone
Luan
Co-Operative Savings and Luoap Society
D&wit
Conley & Son
American Bugel & Wire Co
J .Ossey & Son
Rice Brock
Advertised Letter List at Elkhart Indiana May 1900
Post office announces letters remaining for Samuel K Soyer Miss Ella Bowers Mrs Frank Catzell Lula Gouldes Miss Jennie Kile Frank Kyle Frank Lape Labor Exchange Branch 154 Miss Maud Major Mrs O Polson Miss Lida Sanders R Vanderhlooof with 1 cent fee per letter. Also an advertisement for Buss Bleaching Blues and Wilmer Atkinson Co books offered by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elikhard
Ind
Ancl
Samuel K. Soyer
Ella Bowers
Mra
Frank Catzell
Lula Gouldes
Jennie Kile
Frank Kyle
Frank Lape
Labor Exchange Branch No
Maud Major
O. Polson
Lida Sanders
R. Vanderhlooof
W. H. Anderson
P. M
Measles Hit Harrison Township Affects Census Plans
The Harrison Township notes report measles prevalence, census taking by Orville Weatherhead, a church fellowship baptism at Yuriow Creek Mennonite church on May 12 with communion May 13, and Amos Domer’s death from measles near Nappanes with a private funeral planned at the Brick church on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Singer
Melvin Laer
Darksun
Leachera
Algosa
Tri-State
Yuriow Creek Mennonite
Amos Domer
Nappanes
Local Briefs and Obituary Notices in Bristol Area
Lawrence Weller buys a bluescle. Minnie Watts visits friends in Adamaville Sunday. Joseph Boltenhoussa travels to Sutra Bend Saturday. Wealey and Frank Swarz of Ekhart spend Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs Wm Houseworth of Bristol visiting Pstec Hiibish and family. Mrs Arthur Withers of Elkhart visits her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Shamory. Mr and Mrs Wm Kinney of Ek hart visit the Kinney grandparents. Jaco Holtz dies after long illness. Funeral service held at Zion church led by Rev Ewing. Interment in Zion cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Boltenhoussa
Sutra Bend
Wealey
Frank Swarz
Ekhart
Wm. Houseworth
Bristol
Pstec Hiibish
Arthur Withers
Elkhart
Henry Shamory
Wm. Kinney
Fred Kinney
Jaco Holtz
Zion Church
Ewing
Zion Cemetery
Mishawaka City Council Approves Speed Limit Ordinance
Mishawaka officials vote to enact an ordinance restricting inter urban car speeds within city limits. The measure aims to improve safety and traffic flow across urban corridors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Wille
Pure Food Movement Wins In House Vote
In a May vote of 136 to 82, the House sustained Representative Tawney's resolution to obtain Treasury records on oleomargarine ingredients. The majority ruled Treasury discretion shields confidential internal revenue data. The piece notes related eight hour bill discussions and secret Senate briefing on a superior shell weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
May
Tawney
Minnesota
Treasury Department
Committee On
Wars and Means
Doliver
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Friends of Pure Food
Tawner
Secretary of the Treasury
Tae Hong
Senate
United States
Jsrupp
Navy Department
Ar. Tilman
Congress
Indian Head
Address by Kruger at opening of 1900 Volksraad
Pretoria May 7 1900 the official closing of the 1899 volksraad and the opening of the 1900 session were marked by solemn ceremonies Gen Joubert and Gen Decock vacancies filled with flowers the hall crowded with ladies and diplomats including General Gourko Kruger praised the deceased Joubert and stressed unity with the Transvaal while fifty of sixty lawmakers attended despite wounds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Volksraad
Joubert
Gen. Decock
Kruger
Gourko
Free State
Vale
Torefen
Great Britain
Ioan
TWO GUESTS LOST IN FIRE AT AMERICAN HOTEL
The American hotel in Genesee, N Y, burned at an early hour. Two guests, Lafayette Carney and Sherman Deboray of West Sparta, were found dead on the third floor after the fire was checked. A missing woman is believed dead. a fire-wardress reported two men plotting to set the blaze. Loss is estimated at $15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesee
Lafayette Carney
Sherman Deboray
West Sparta
Petition to change 40 foot road in Jefferson township
William H Newell and 19 others petition for altering a 40 foot road in Jefferson township. The commissioners will consider the matter today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H Newell
Jefferson Township
Rifles for Sharpshooters in the Napoleonic Rifle Concept
An article argues that skilled sharpshooters win over a large number of bunglers with rifles. It discusses rifle design for precision, noting short telescope sights, thick barrels, reduced length to cut heat and recoil, and cautions against high powered telescopes for field accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassiers
Roger Tuvantey
Back-acher Gatacre Excites Troops With Hard Marches
An Indian correspondent relays a humorous tale about Gen. Gatacre in India. Troops endured long marching and field discipline, ending a tiring day in camp. A private quips about ale and a wash, prompting laughter as soldiers nickname Gatacre “Backacher” for making them work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Tr
Gatacre
Ele
India
Phil
Tommy
Dill
Bim
Enery
Sir William
British Troops Advance Near Kroonstad Amid Boers Countermove
London dispatches describe Lord Roberts moving toward Kroonstad with an advance guard within forty five miles, while boers laager on the north bank and Smaldeel blossoms into a temporary city. Mafeking’s garrison suffers severe food shortages as natives report dwindling rations and cold, wet nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Zand
Smaldeel
Lord Roberts
Kroonstad
Lourenzo Marques
Heilbron
Smaldee
Mafeking
Sarah Wilson
Young Eloff
Kruger
Island of Putaila Hoisted Under American Flag
A steamship from Samoa reports Putaila fell to the United States after a signatory powers division. Native chiefs handed the island to American control amid rejoicings. Manuas residents urge cession of their island and request hoisting of the U S flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putaila
Atrhland
Samoa
United States
Manuas
Local merchants advertise services and goods in Elkhart
Elkhart merchants promote offerings from optics to tailoring and groceries. F W Brunk and c Davis highlight watches clocks and jewelery while Hoetger Bros advertise tailored suits. J W Schooly touts first class tea and coffee and Bokman & Dou.W Weiler Bros sell old Kentucky Blue Grass and buckeye pilsner beer. Massons Feed Store lists hay straw and corn at 117 N Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Meakins’ Eirosses
Weiler Bros
Buck Eye Pilsner
Masson
N. Main St
Local ads list services and shops in Elkhart area
G J Duncan agency for Advance Thresher with repairs on East Jackson Street. Architect A H Ellwood preparing additions to W J Gronert residence and remodeling designs for homes. Elkhart Steam Laundry promotes fine work. J A WryGang Co harness shop on Franklin Street. Knevels book store offers full stationery and Kodak line. Dr Price's Pills featured for constipation and headache. Felt's Drug Store near depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Duncan
Advance Thresher
East Jackson Street
A. H. Ellwood
W. J. Gronert
New Spring Hats Shirts and Caps Featured
A. W. Shively advertises new spring styles in hats caps shirts and collars along with spring furnishing goods highlighting fresh apparel options for the season.
Jonu Baumgarten Store Offers New Furnishings
Customers are invited to visit 522 Main Street as the Jonu Baumgarten store introduces new furnishings and a sale on home goods. The note urges buyers to consider tax measure options for a forthcoming fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonu Baumgarten
Main Street
Furn
Sng
Local ads invite seeds and bargains at Main Street stores
A collage of local advertisements urges customers to call at 734 South Main St for garden seeds and lawn grass and to visit Bell Phone 374. It promotes F. M. Kosh and The Fair Store as a great bargain house with new items, plus J. P. Sanders touts a lime product from The Big Blime claimed to outperform Michigan and Ohio lime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main St
Bell
F. M. Kosh
Tur Farr
Michigan
Ohio
J. P. Sanders
Also Mentioned on This Page
L.s.&m.s
Lakeshore
Michigan Southern Ry
Rast Sound
Goshen Orly
West
Pacific Express
Sea
Fast Mail
Kik. & Chi
Rostow & Ch. Sp l
New York & Chic. E Ag
Puke Shore Limited
Western Express
Lake Shore
Cleveland
Erie Ant
Rushton’s Drug Store
Fai
Ruse’ Bieschinz
Iinquire
Samul Woyer
Wit
L.A. Park
Caxton Bu
Chicago
Farm Indasby
Wilmer Atkinson Co
Philadelphia
Harrison Township
Orville Weatherhead
J. W. Christopher
Schriver
Geo. Nusbaum
Lawrence Weller
Minnie Watts
Adamaville
Pure Food Movement
Mr. Taw
Ney
Rival
Peee Paenverys
Flutay
Pope Sapa
Ott
Cyan
Bas Peek
Cary George Douce
Aiy
Gardner
House
Gederal
Transvaal
Volks
Raad
Ing of
American Hotel
Benergia
Gui Fegy
Buers Bol
Roberts
Nappanee
Board of County Commissioners
Deat & Deahl
State House
Bristol Repubilicans
W. M. Sullivan
O. W. Hilbiab
George W. Kenyon
M. Zimmerman
O. E. Darrow
John G. May
Elkhart County
Srmpson
Elkhart Institute
Indiana
Eastman College
Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Splensia
Elebaert Institute
Prairie Street
Korn & Jenkins
Frank Street
Felt’s
F. W. Brunk
C. Davis
Hoetger Bros
J W. Schooly
Middlebury Street
UDN Lieb
Bokn
MAN & Dou
Gen Weippert
North Main Street
H. L. Burrows & Go
C. J. Stilson & Co
S. Main St
The
J. A. WryGang & Co
Franklin St
H. A. Knevels
North Sixth Street
Martin & Amidon
Friends of Labor
Helfrich & Gelzen
Godfrey & Livengood
Columbia Hotel
Main
High Streets
Northern Star Saloon
Pabst
Milwaukee
R. Turnock
C. A. Miller & Co
Reading
Felts
F. G. Shaw's
Clauss
O. Beb
Crane & Co
Leonard
A. W. Shively
de Lery
Marchesseau & Taylor
Main St
Thomas Drug Store
Main and
Marion Streets
G W. Robinson’s
R. JoNus
Mgr
Sam Carlin
South Main Street
Leininger’s
North
J. Thomas
Stephens & Son
R. Stuts
Frenklin Street
H. B. Miller
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